Results: Proving Grounds 2019 - Red Bull Rampage Qualifier
22-year old Bend native Reed Boggs set a high score early in the day with a first run that had two flips, a frontflip and a 3. Then rain and wind blew in and put a temporary hold to the competition. But a few hours later, the course dried enough to conclude a full second round of competition. The first run after the wind hold was Juan Diego "Johny" Salido from Mexico, who put down a huge run that was good enough for second place. DJ Brandt blew a tire coming off one of the start drops and was forced to abort his first run, but made his second run count to take third. Boggs' score would stand all day for the top spot.
 | I can’t believe I’m going to be the first Mexican to compete in Rampage, carrying the flag. I’ve always seen Red Bull Rampage as my main goal! I’ve got Red Bull Hard line coming up and then it’s time to head to the desert and get ready. |
The top 3 riders from the Marzocchi Proving Grounds presented by Five Ten have earned a spot at Red Bull Rampage 2019.
Proving Grounds 2019
1st. Reed Boggs - 73.50
2nd. Johny Salido - 72.00
3rd. DJ Brandt - 71.75
Casey Brown and Conor Macfarlane took big slams and had to pull out of the competition. Bienvenido Aguado took home best trick with a massive flat drop front flip.
Bienvenido Aguado front flip:
More info, plus highlights video and a photo epic coming as soon as we can get some reasonable Wifi.
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Easy for families too with Cogwild shuttles (thanks legend Todd). Then Proving Ground is a whole other beast with the huge course etc. Awesome weekend. We stayed in Prineville, had hotel breakfast next to Salido and his lady like we were old folks at Dennys. Then hit Sage fest, then the hotel pool, then the Prineville dirt jump park (Vorheis helped make) and then bbq and beers at Crooked River brewing...all in a day with 5yro and 7yro. It's just a good time and easy going. Seriously, go to these things...its worth the trip and way fun. Prineville is affordable too.
PB: maybe see what the riders themselves think of the course before deciding yourselves from photos that ‘it’s not Rampage enough?’ I wasn’t there, but Cam Zink was. He’s only said good things about the course and I think he qualifies as an expert.