Finals Photo Epic: Red Bull Hardline 2022

Sep 12, 2022
by Nick Bentley  

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Photo Epic
Race Day
at Red Bull Hardline
Words & Photography by Nick Bentley(Man Down Media)

Possibly the most extreme Red Bull Hardline ever went down this weekend. Sit back and enjoy some incredible riding on an equally incredible track.

Just a few extra psi for Laly s tyres
Just a few extra psi for Thibault Laly's tyres

Last minute tweaks to Joe Smith s Vitus
Last-minute tweaks to Joe Smith's Vitus

Jackson Goldstone was pretty chill as he arrived in the morning
Jackson Goldstone was pretty chill as he arrived in the morning

Jackson was laying on the style in morning practice
Jackson was laying on the style in morning practice

The view of the valley at the step-up is stunning
The view of the valley at the step-up is stunning

The road gap comes with it s own unique signage
The road gap comes with its own unique signage

Fears the weather would close in brought the race start times an hour forward which did the job as the rain began to fall just after presentations
Fears the weather would close in brought the race start time an hour forward, which did the job as the rain began to fall just after presentations

Bikes heading up for one last practice lap
Bikes heading up for one last practice lap

Without these volunteers events like this just don t happen
Without these volunteers, events like this just don't happen

Ronan Dunne weaving his way through the fir trees
Ronan Dunne weaving his way through the trees

Theo Erlangsen raced on a bike freshly built up last night. It s amazing to see all the mechanics pitch in to ensure Theo had a bike to ride
Theo Erlangsen raced on a bike freshly built up last night. It's amazing to see all the mechanics pitch in to ensure Theo had a bike to ride

The boys were all pretty chilled out in morning practice
The boys were all pretty chilled out in morning practice

Flo Payet flying high over the step-up
Flo Payet flying high over the step-up

Jim Monro has an unnatural ability to send massive whips off of skinny metal ramps
Jim Monro has an unnatural ability to send massive whips off of skinny metal ramps

Vincent Tupin eyeing up the road gap for yet another suicide no-hander. Unfortunately we managed to miss every one Vincent did sadly we can t be in all places at once . . . if only
Vincent Tupin eyeing up the road gap for yet another suicide no-hander. Unfortunately we managed to miss every one Vincent did, sadly we can't be in all places at once... if only

David McMillan throwing shapes over the step-up
David McMillan throwing shapes over the step-up

Charlie Hatton is always keen for Hardline laps
Charlie Hatton is always keen for Hardline laps

Out of the tech and onto the board walk before the big road gap goes David McMillan
Out of the tech and onto the boardwalk before the big road gap goes David McMillan

There are so many amazing mountain bike trails in this valley
There are so many amazing mountain bike trails in this valley

Another minutes silence was held at 1130am for the passing of Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II. The moment of silence was really well respected by everyone in attendance and was even followed by a cow-bell salute
Another minutes silence was held at 1130am for the passing of Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II. The moment of silence was really well respected by everyone in attendance and was followed by a cow-bell salute

Theo Erlangsen making short work of the steep section after the big drop
Sam Gale making short work of the steep section after the big drop

Taylor Vernon carving hard. It was a long sit in the hot seat for Taylor on his way to third overall finish
Taylor Vernon carving hard. It was a long sit in the hot seat for Taylor on his way to third overall finish

Grandad sending it off the big drop
Adam Brayton sending it off the big drop

Tough finals day for Bernard Kerr with a big over the bars in his race run ending his opportunity for back to back Hardline wins
Tough finals day for Bernard Kerr with a big over the bars in his race run, ending his opportunity for back-to-back Hardline wins

Although not 100 fit Gee Atherton was loving being back racing
Although not 100% fit, Gee Atherton was loving being back racing

This spectator was buzzing to be at Hardline and to have his photo taken this is what it s all about - inspiring the next generation of mountain bikers
This spectator was buzzing to be at Hardline and to have his photo taken, this is what it's all about - inspiring the next generation of mountain bikers

Harry Molloy powering through the tech
Harry Molloy powering through the tech

Ronan Dunne sending it off the log jump into the final finish field
Ronan Dunne sending it off the log jump into the final finish field

Flo Payet making short work of the rocks
Flo Payet making short work of the rocks

Vincent Tupin never shy to send it off of a big jump
Vincent Tupin is never shy to send it off of a big jump

Taylor Vernon putting the power down on his way to the finish line
Taylor Vernon putting the power down on his way to the finish line

The fans were going mad for the action
The fans were going mad for the action

Back to back 90ft jumps are best taken flat out
Back to back 90ft jumps are best taken flat out

And the second one just looks like you re jumping down into the valley
And the second one just looks like you're jumping down into the valley

Toboggan to finish once again for Theo
Toboggan to finish once again for Theo

Despite losing his chain on the run into the finish
Despite losing his chain on the run into the finish

It s fair to say Laly was happy to put a full run together and finish his race run
It's fair to say Thibault was happy to put a full run together and finish his race run

Straight off back to University for his final exams on Monday so Laly definitely deserved a little lie down after his race run
Straight off and back to University for his final exams on Monday. Thibault definitely deserved a little lie down after his race run

It was first time at Hardline for Elliot Jackson. It was great to get his input on the commentary team and generally Elliots a great guy to have around
It was the first time at Hardline for Eliot Jackson. It was great to get his input on the commentary team and generally Eliot is a great guy to have around

Just can t get enough of this drop
Just can't get enough of this drop

Spectators gathered in the finish area to catch up on the action on the big screen
Spectators gathered in the finish area to catch up on the action on the big screen

Not the greatest photo in the world but Flo Payet genuinely nearly died on the second of the 90fts how he rode this out I m not quite sure
Not the greatest photo in the world but Flo Payet genuinely nearly died on the second of the 90fts, how he rode this out I'm not quite sure

Big send for Gee into the finish arena
Big send for Gee into the finish arena

The relief of getting your first race run under your belt in over a year and only your second full run in that time
The relief of getting your first race run under your belt in over a year and only your second full run in that time

16th today for David McMillan
16th today for David McMillan

Crowds gathered at the step-up
Crowds gathered at the step-up

Vinny T is just as capable of smashing through the rocks as he is at throwing back flips
Vinny T is just as capable of smashing through the rocks as he is at throwing back flips

This kid wore the right hat for the right day
This kid wore the right hat for the right day

Chris Cumming loves the little whip tweak off of the big drop
Chris Cumming loves the little whip/tweak off of the big drop

Not sure Jim Monro was quite ready for this
Not sure Jim Monro was quite ready for this

This section of track is just absolutely flat out through shelly rock
This section of track is just absolutely flat out through shelly rock

Ronan Dunne carving across the rock showing the crowd that Irish National Champ sleeve
Ronan Dunne carving across the rock showing the crowd that Irish National Champ sleeve

Is there anything that Jackson Goldstone can t do
Is there anything that Jackson Goldstone can't do?

Wheelie across the line into first place for Jackson Goldstone
Wheelie across the line into first place for Jackson Goldstone

I m not quite sure he could believe he took the win on his maiden Hardline
I'm not quite sure he could believe he took the win on his maiden Hardline

Not the afternoon Charlie Hatton wanted but he survived to fight another day
Not the afternoon Charlie Hatton wanted but he survived to fight another day

Steve Peat giving the young gun some props
Steve Peat giving the young gun some props

Big fist pump for Grandad not the afternoon Ad had planned. Just means he ll have to come back next year
Big fist pump for Grandad, not the afternoon Adam had planned. Just means he'll have to come back next year

Jackson can t believe what he is seeing with Bernard Kerr going over the bars in the upper wood section
Jackson can't believe what he is seeing, with Bernard Kerr going over the bars in the upper wood section

FMD Canyon racing s Phoebe Gale was in attendance drifting round having a good look at all the features. Could we see Phoebe at a Hardline in the future Who knows
FMD Canyon racing's Phoebe Gale was in attendance drifting around and having a good look at all the features. Could we see Phoebe at a Hardline in the future? Who knows.

Gee looked in the zone before mornings practice
Gee looked in the zone before mornings practice

Jess Blewitt made sure to congratulate Jackson on his win
Jess Blewitt made sure to congratulate Jackson on his win

I m not sure who was more gutted Meg Whyte or Ad Brayton after his crash at the top of the course
I'm not sure who was more gutted, Meg Whyte or Adam Brayton after his crash at the top of the course

As you do when you re jumping 90ft doubles just a casual one hander
As you do when you're jumping 90ft doubles, just a casual one-hander.

This win meant alot to this young man
This win meant a lot to this young man

How does this guy not have a factory ride A third place this year for Taylor Vernon and he could wrap up the British National Series as well next weekend
How does this guy not have a factory ride? A third place this year for Taylor Vernon and he could wrap up the British National Series as well next weekend

Safe to say Jackson was stoked with the win
Safe to say Jackson was stoked with the win

Second place for Joe Smith. Joe s ridden Hardline so many times he s like part of the furniture but it s great to see Joe up on the podium
Second place for Joe Smith. Joe's ridden Hardline so many times he's like part of the furniture, but it's great to see Joe up on the podium

Your top 3 finishers of Hardline 2022
Your top 3 finishers of Hardline 2022

Your winning bike
Your winning bike

Laly wasn t afraid to send it over the 90footers
Thibault Laly wasn't afraid to send it over the 90footers

Nosing in over the road gap
Nosing in over the road gap

Gee launching across the road gap
Gee launching across the road gap

The signing session was pretty popular with all the fans
The signing session was pretty popular with all the fans

Ronan Dunne forgot to take his number off from Val di Sole
Ronan Dunne forgot to take his number off from Val di Sole

It s amazing to see the support between all of these riders
It's amazing to see the support between all of these riders

Bernard Kerr managed to some how get to the bottom despite two nasty crashes this weekend
Bernard Kerr managed to somehow get to the bottom despite two nasty crashes this weekend


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26 Comments
  • 31 0
 what an event! Big risks, Big Talent, Big Entertainment! Long Live Hardline!
  • 20 0
 If RedBull does 5 Hardline events throughout the world, it will beat the UCI haha!!
  • 10 0
 I would watch the heck out of that.
  • 18 0
 That kid is going to go places. He'll be winning world cups and championships for a long time if he stays healthy.
  • 5 0
 Theo Erlangsen looks suspiciously like Sammy G on the pic after the drop Wink
  • 4 0
 There's a couple of Pics with the wrong names noted.
  • 4 0
 Flo Payet demonstrating how to have an accident because you almost had an accident: www.pinkbike.com/photo/23344018/?s6
  • 2 0
 in his last dh racing
  • 7 0
 He's just doing a nice nosebonk to add style.
  • 4 0
 The photo of david mcmillian is unreal ! Full motocross, insane ! Props to the rider and photographer !
  • 4 1
 That road gap never fails to make my heart stop just watching it even that photo of Gee made me inhale sharply
  • 4 0
 Andy Kolb chose not to start - for me the smartest guy there.......
  • 2 0
 Not on subject but is that valley The Mach Loop for those plane spotters out there?
  • 3 0
 Yes
  • 1 0
 I would watch it! Hell, NWD should be there filming it ! I’d probably buy that dvd! It’s progression and it’s an elite field! Much respect!
  • 3 0
 Great shots.
  • 2 0
 The only photo anyone wanted was vinny t doing a suicide off the drop
  • 1 4
 Defenetly Hard line it's a trully proving ground... How cool it would be to have an Slopestyle seed competing with points with the likes as Semenuk, Emil... along with the DH race... Those features can be heavily tricked with the need of proper DH bike and skills...
  • 2 0
 That's a cool trophy
  • 1 0
 Most of these airs are so big they don't even fit on my screen.
  • 1 0
 So where's gwin bruh?
  • 1 4
 Props for taking the effort to cover such a difficult event (both for riders and media), but most of the action shots here are either blurry or out of focus.
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