Red Bull Rampage - Day 2 Qualifiers

Oct 2, 2010
by Margus Riga  
Day two at the Red Bull Rampage was the qualifying round. Twenty five riders battled it out for ten glorious spots in the finals, so they could play with the eleven other pre-qualified top pros.

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Welcome to the bigtime.
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Last minute dialing all dealt with, and it was time for the riders meeting.
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Brad Ewen, announcer to the stars.

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Riders heading up to start gate one.
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Tyler McCaul getting in some last minute practice on the step up and over rock.

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3D cameras set up and ready to roll.

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Lacondeguy, looking fast and smooth on his first qualifying run.

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Start gate one.

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Alex Pro, nailing his first run, and first to sit on the number one qualifiers hot seat.

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Kyle Norbraten, charging his first run.

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Ryan Berrecloth, looking like he worked out all the bugs on his first run.

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Greg Watts, making easy work of his sketchy run in drop.

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Start gate two had the infamous Oakley drop.

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The first thing Geoff Gullevich did for morning practive on qualifying day was hit the Oakley drop. This was his qualifying run.

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Garret Beuhler was the first dude on practice day to hit the Oakley Icon Sender. Unfortunately he was also the first dude on qualifying day to case the Oakley drop. An unfortunate gust of wind made his landing just a bit short.
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Fortunately he was alright, but slammed his chest so hard that he couldn't take his second run. Sorry about the bad luck dude.

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James Doerfling, nailing the Oakely sender and charging over the gap to claim a clean first run.

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With the first runs complete, it was Logan Binggeli holding down the coveted number one spot.

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The final climb to start gate one.


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Kenny Smith dropping in from starting gate one on his second run.

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Some riders rolled the drop, while others dropped the drop. Kyle Norbratten opting for the latter.

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Jamie Goldman.

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Mike Montgemery.

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The view from start gate two. Second run, the wind picked up, and only four dudes took they're second run from start gate two.

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Start gate two was just as burly as start gate one.

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Doerfling, dropping in on a windy second run.

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In the end it was Logan Benggeli holding on to the top qualifying spot.

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The Red Bull Rampage top ten qualifiers.


Mike Kinrade Update
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Kinrade didn't compete in qualifying as he went down in practice on this line. This photo is from 2008 showing the same hit. We went to check up on Mike in the hospital. Listen to him talk about the crash and his injury. Get better budday!

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66 Comments
  • 10 0
 Such a bummer about Kinrade, Romo, and all the injuries...Heal up guys!! Hope to see you rockin next year!
  • 2 0
 and plus Bas, Groves and Semenuk are out . It would be sick if they were in it and not injured.
  • 1 0
 Being jacked sucks!! I hope y'all are back giving it ASAP!!
  • 5 0
 Such huge gnarly lines. I'm not sure how all the guys hittin this stuff can slang their giant balls over each side of their seat. Big brass props to the riders. Props to the doctors for fixing the broken ones.
  • 7 2
 Why do they keep hiring Brad Ewen for these events. That guy is such a tool
  • 6 0
 I really hope Zink 360's the Oakley sender
  • 1 0
 It would be cool to see for sure, but all that dude has been talking about at contests is how happy he is to be healthy finally after four years of knee surgery. It would be rather easy to ruin your health trying to 360 a drop like that one. Seeing how its probably the riskiest thing anyone has done on a mtb in a while I don't think it would be a smart move, but if he thinks its worth it then all the power to him.
  • 1 0
 It seems like Zink would have to be spinning really slowly to land a 360 off a mega feature like that.
  • 1 0
 He mentioned he wanted to, Gracia said Zink wanted to as well, and it was also on Vital MTB I think. I would love to see him try it and do it
  • 4 1
 i wish that lame fat dork announcer would get hurt and have to stop talking. Brad Ewen is the only thing that SUCKS about this event.
  • 5 1
 awesome pictures so stoked !!!!!!
  • 11 0
 POD after POD by sunday all POD's of the year will be posted already...
  • 3 13
flag dirtbagbiker (Oct 2, 2010 at 10:28) (Below Threshold)
 Greg Watts is going to pwn!
  • 1 0
 Does anyone know what bike Greg Watts is riding at Rampage?
Haro doesn't make any long travel bikes this year. Maybe an old X7?
  • 2 0
 Damn Mike M. and Wil W. didnt make it? Bummer, those were two SD hometown heroes....Maybe next year guys
  • 1 0
 im not sure what the bike is called but it is a haro, with a rock shox totem on it.
  • 1 0
 Doesn't he ride for DaVinci?
  • 1 0
 Or Transition
  • 3 0
 Yeah, I know, I got 12th due to a broken chain, oh well though. I got an invite back to next year. I finished with a 60.2. Greg Watts was riding an OLD X7
  • 1 0
 That sucks dude, better luck next year!
  • 1 0
 bikeddict... i missed the props button... sorry. Frown
  • 2 0
 no probs
  • 1 0
 Gutted for kinrade, romo, and anyone else who crashed. And to those asking about riders like gee, hes pre quali'd deeeeerp. And casey groves cannot possibly be pre qualified because it's his first year at rampage sooo.....
  • 2 0
 i hope that Mike Kinrade will be back soon he is important for the inspiration feel good man
  • 1 0
 omg he deserved to win this rampage : ( he and romo and garet are not having much luck : /
  • 2 0
 Kinrade sound's so out of it. He must be on big painkillers, gutted for him that he went down!
  • 1 0
 Absolutely awesome pictures, what an amazing event and such a stunning location too. Lucky american bikers having a place like that to ride...
  • 2 0
 Kenny Smith's pic is insane
  • 1 0
 Looks like it's going to be pretty hard to score a POD or A VOD after this contest is over. So many bangers. Ken
  • 1 0
 As I sit here injured, I feel really bad for the guys that have gotten hurt already. Heal up fast, and ride again!
  • 2 0
 YEA REDBULL
  • 1 0
 This will be the most AWESOME event of the year!!!
  • 1 0
 It is incredible, one day for the show
  • 1 0
 what channel is the red bull rampage on
  • 1 0
 it is rampage man! yeeeeahhhhh!
  • 1 0
 the best event ever .. and so sick pictures
  • 1 0
 some beautiful photography in this series, thanks.
  • 2 1
 these photos give me butterflies
  • 2 0
 POD Land
  • 1 0
 that last picture is sick sick sick can't imagine crashing on that yikes
  • 1 0
 did he seriously just say he landed 70ft to flat????
  • 1 0
 YEAAAHHHH!!! 1 day more. Big Grin
  • 1 0
 ahhhh man i can't wait till sunday its gonna be ssiiiicccckkkkkkk!
  • 1 0
 it dint say kirt voreis made it, which sucks
  • 1 0
 tomorrow will be a day to remember.
  • 1 0
 ANDALE! Stay healthy Kurt... No pressure...
  • 1 0
 Goldman ,Watts,and Alex pro,all running single crown .Sorge 4 the win
  • 1 0
 I LIKE GULLY...KILL IT BRO!
  • 1 0
 Mike Montgemery join rampage.....the Cccccccccccrazy rider.........
  • 1 0
 Good try Norby, you'll get em next time
  • 1 0
 Insane :O
  • 1 0
 Karpiel rule!
  • 1 0
 insane:O
  • 1 0
 hardcore
  • 1 0
 where is casey?
  • 1 0
 hurt is hip in practice
  • 1 3
 he pre qualified im pretty sure
  • 1 0
 No, hes not. And even if he was, he wouldn't ride with his hip busted up like it is.
  • 1 0
 nope, he is out ...
  • 1 0
 that like pod vil
  • 1 0
 3D!?!?!
  • 1 1
 Where is Gee?!
  • 2 0
 Prequalified already.
  • 1 1
 screw 3D
  • 1 0
 They bother to film it in 3d but there's not one headcam.
  • 1 2
 haha, Kinrade, sounds so doped up on pain meds.







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