Red Bull Media just dropped this edit - a blow-by-blow of the action at the Marzocchi Proving Grounds, where a dozen Rampage hopefuls threw down everything they had, competing for three remaining spots in freeriding's crown jewel. Ultimately, Reed Boggs, Juan Diego Salido, and DJ Brandt would get the nod, but this crop of up and coming riders did not make it easy for them.
So many mental tricks but something about that crank flip off flat drop. I’d die 100 different ways on that thing but landing without my feet on the pedals if you missed it would be on the bottom of my list.
So many improvements, sick edits nowadays and the new generations... I believe it would be really helpful for us spectators to have the name of Each athlete while riding( does not take too much to do so) then we know who is who but ultimately and most important to pay respect to the riders who, really are risking their lives. It would be beneficial for the riders, the sponsors, for us PBers and also for the sport!
@laxguy: I don't think I've ever seen a guy on a 20" throw their cranks off anything that high. There have definitely been some good bmxers doing the trick over the years, but hucking them off a 20+ foot drop is gnarly. To be honest, Veronique Sandler's are pretty darn impressive as well.
BMXers probably have them more in the tech department, but just hucking them off ballsy drops I'd say the MTBers have got it. Just my opinion ... ????
BMXers probably have them more in the tech department, but just hucking them off ballsy drops I'd say the MTBers have got it. Just my opinion ... ????