Maxxis Tires Slopestyle Finals - Colorado Freeride Festival 2017

Jul 31, 2017
by Trestle  



This year’s Colorado Freeride Fest Slopestyle Finals delivered. After a rainy Saturday that delayed the start until Sunday morning and left minimal practice time before the big show, the athletes brought their A game and threw down harder with more creative tricks than we’ve ever had the pleasure to watch.

Long time slopestyle fans and newcomer spectators alike got a show that was equal parts entertainment and intensity. Trestle Bike Park’s biggest event of the year showcased big name riders and fresh talent, all throwing some new tricks into the mix. When all was said and done, we had a first time winner on the top of the box.


Maxxis Tires Slopestyle Finals


Maxxis Tires Slopestyle Finals

Trail Crew had their work cut out for them after Saturdays deluge.

Maxxis Tires Slopestyle Finals


Maxxis Tires Slopestyle Finals

Gotta keep the start list somewhere safe!

Maxxis Tires Slopestyle Finals

Maxxis Tires Slopestyle Finals

After not riding at all on Saturday, everyone was eager to get as many early morning practice laps in as possible

Maxxis Tires Slopestyle Finals

Settling in for the big show

Maxxis Tires Slopestyle Finals

No better way to start things off than a train in memory of McGazza!

Maxxis Tires Slopestyle Finals

Maxxis Tires Slopestyle Finals

Maxxis Tires Slopestyle Finals
First runs were on fire!

The weather was perfect for "Slopestyle Sunday" and anticipation was high to see not only who was going to win, but who was going to walk away with the two FMB Wildcards for Red Bull Joyride @ Crankworx Whistler. Nicholi Rogatkin was ready to throw down on his first run, and claimed his first ever win at the Colorado Freeride Festival. The American was followed by Josh Hult who also grabbed one of the two available FMB Wildcards. Max Fredriksson, who was in his first competition since injuring his collarbone, finished off the podium. Jakob Vencl snagged the last wildcard of the day by hanging on to fourth place after a slew of crazy second runs that couldn't quite oust his position.

Maxxis Tires Slopestyle Finals

Maxxis Tires Slopestyle Finals

Maxxis Tires Slopestyle Finals

Maxxis Tires Slopestyle Finals


As the second runs commenced, nobody knew for sure how it would shake out. Josh Hult improved on his first run, and bumped Max down to third. Logan Peat, Lukas Knopf, and Paul Genovese all gave Jakob a run for his money with incredible runs. Dropping second to last, Max Fredriksson was not able to improve his first score, and Rogatkin was able to celebrate his first ever Colorado Freeride Festival win with a victory lap - which included a 1080 x-up just for fun. It was a killer finish to a great day at Trestle Bike Park.

Logan peat with an insane 720 of the cannon log.

Newcomer David Lieb throwing a triple tail whip in his first competition EVER like no big deal.

1080 x-up on a victory lap? Why Not!


Maxxis Tires Slopestyle Finals


Maxxis Tires Slopestyle Finals

Nicholi literally ending with a bang!

CFF Podium
Nicholi Rogatkin - 91.00
Josh Hult - 89.00
Max Fredriksson - 87.30

FMB Wildcards - Red Bull Joyride @ Crankworx Whistler
Josh Hult (USA)
Jakub Vencl (CZE)

Maxxis Tires Slopestyle Finals

Maxxis Tires Slopestyle Finals

Maxxis Tires Slopestyle Finals

Final Results:
1. Nicholi Rogatkin - 91.00
2. Josh Hult - 89.00
3. Max Fredriksson - 87.3
4. Jakub Vencl - 84
5. Lukas Knopf - 83.3
6. Logan Peat - 83
7. Paul Genovese - 82.7
8. Ryan Nyquist - 82.3
9. DJ Brandt - 80
10. Erik Fedko - 78.7
11. David Lieb - j74.3
12. Reed Boggs - 71
13. Griffin Paulson - 69.3
14. Anton Thelander - 68.7
15. Matt Dennis - 66.7
16. Mitch Chubey - 64.7
17. Liam Wallace - 54
18. Brayden Hay - 53.3



Watch the full replay here!
CFF 2017 Finals

For full results check out:
Colorado Freeride Festival




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13 Comments
  • 8 0
 I am so stoked for Hult! That was a rad run with so much style competing with all these up and coming guys and he is what mid30s? and brandt with a style all his own, always stoked to see him shred!
  • 4 0
 That was so incredible to watch. Double downside whip, front no hander into a dub back was insannneee. The slope comps this year have been absurd.
  • 3 0
 @scott-townes: Seriously, tricks that won comps before are now mandatory to make finals. The level is unreal!
  • 1 0
 Hult should win actually, full bangers run. And than tha nicholi...with a tuck nohander on a trick jump and pedal slip...LOL
  • 1 0
 @Hyperx: whatever
  • 1 0
 @Hyperx: yeah cant believe he wins everything with non tec and not at all creative runs.. maybe the judges are thinking hes doing everything oppo because he rides Goofy haha
  • 1 0
 @PaelzerRider: I mean oppo is based on your feet. so if you ride left foot forward and spin right, that is regular because it is easier to generate the spin.
  • 2 0
 @adrennan: dear Lord i hope i feel the irony here
  • 1 1
 @PaelzerRider: maybe i have the foot directions wrong for oppo vs reg but that has always been my understanding in bike tricks. whereas in skiing, the judges have to basically memorize what the regular spin direction is for the athletes.
  • 5 0
 Love the GPHY $h!t!! Keep that up.
  • 3 0
 Congratulations to Lukas Knopf, Erik Fedko and all the other riders! Greetings from Germany! Well done boys!
  • 1 0
 Enjoyed watching it online after they got the technical glitches worked out. This is only the 2nd Crankworx/CFF festival I missed live!
  • 1 0
 David Lieb's Tripple whip was INSANE







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