I think everyone feels that way and it seems a little sketchy that it almost feels like they’re trying to “distract” from it with all these other posts.
Tom was taken to the hospital after his crash and we haven't had any news on him yet. We are thinking of him and his family and will share an update as soon as we have one.
@InstantBreakfast: I don’t think they’re trying to distract, all these other articles are normal post-rampage stuff and it’s proper for media not to speculate or say anything until there’s a public statement. They won’t say anything until Tom and his family/people decide it’s time. But it is the elephant in the room and we can all feel it.
Can anyone explain to me why Godziek has the only un-finished run with a score? Should TVS should have that 10th and pre-qualified spot? Instead a score of 0? Interesting...
@BiNARYBiKE: I guess that was probably a little harsh to frame it that way, I was just remembering back to when Paul Bas had his crash and people were complaining that Red Bull was kind of “hush hush” about it. I’m glad he posted an update
@samnation: for those without the insta he’s shattered both hip sockets and a lower vertebrae and reinjured the shoulder but no mention of a spinal cord injury and expecting full recovery.
From the man: Quick update. I’ve received hundreds of amazing messages from you guys, and I wanna thank you all from the bottom of my heart ❤️.
I’ve broken my left and right hip sockets into multiple pieces, a piece off the top of my femur, and a piece of my lower vertebrae. Unfortunately I separated the same shoulder I just healed as well.
Feeling extremely lucky to be able to make a full recovery after that horrible slam.
Going in for a long surgery tomorrow. I’ll keep you guys posted.
Ngl - I was yelling at the computer screen…..“Don’t do that Caveman/ninja drop! It’s too far out!”. I was relieved when he didn’t try it and then this happens. Hopefully he’s back on the bike soon.
He posted an update on his IG. Separated shoulder and fractures to both him sockets, femur, and a lower vertebra. Doesn’t sound like there are any signs of spinal cord damage. Hoping for a full recovery for him!
How the hell was Brandon able to get that score without even tricking all of his “trickable” jumps. Then you’ve got multiple other riders literally tricking every jump and scoring in the 70’s. Judging makes absolutely no sense what so ever. I mean props to Brandon for doing the tailwhips, but let’s be real he probably does that in his sleep. Obviously, it’s not his fault the judging is so bad, he was shocked when they told him he won.. and I’m not saying he doesn’t deserve a high score but a bunch of the other scores should’ve been much closer together.
I also think the judging was a bit f*cked today. I’m not sure Brandon deserved the win. Maybe if he got everything he wanted into his line. But in his defence, he did some things nobody has done before at rampage and also his double drop was gnarly
Don’t underestimate the tech in his line or the magnitude of doing those whip tricks on those features. Or the size of that flat spin. He didn’t even break into the 90s with his score. I think the judges actually understand the difficulty level and everything else much better than the rest of us watching from home.
This will get downvoted but I don't think he should have got top 3. His run was short and pretty tame compared to others. Tailwhip was a first but not a difficult trick. Slopestyle guys warm up with that off a drop. His name got that score.
@BiNARYBiKE: nobody can argue in good faith that it was a sLoPeStYlE run with his line at the top. And I swear everyone talking shit about the tailwhips cannot tailwhip. Do you people realize what it takes to tailwhip a dh bike? I can land tailwhips somewhat consistently on a bmx. I also have a 190mm bike with a zeb that I would not even try tailwhipping. Nevermind off a massive flat drop. Semenuk deserved the win
@sidekicksjn: are you serious ? not a difficult tricks ? have you seen the size of that drop ?! as maccaul said in the live stream : if you were about to jump into water from that size you will think about it twice before jumping. Rampage is not all about tricks or style. Their is exposure, technicity, execution, flow, controle... to considere too
One of the most spectacular rampage, insane tricks, insane runs, i do not think anyone “got robbed”; I really liked kyle speed and stability and relaxed flips over his line, second run was super dope;
Brandon just showed next level;
It was also hard to watch all of crashes that happened during the week, healing vibes to riders…
Why this year leader was not sitting on the chair ? IMHO it is such nice touch when top scoreed rider occupied the chair and later being moved or not
I know im gonna be negged down to the ocean floor with this, but honestly, in 20 years of rampage, i think this was the most bland: - not enough wild card riders- i mean, we saw what interesting runs dudes like Jackson can throw. Need MOAR! - no real contender for Semenuk - it was clear that if he executes a clean run, he wins. - many top riders, with the most style or raw freeride potential were out- Lacondeguy, Brendog, Brage, Rheeder - Tom's crash... Not bland at all, just frustrating to witness and also not see him finish his run after that front flip.
This was the first time in forever that the winning run wasn’t in the first round. That alone makes it better than most rampages. The amount of guys crashing out was unfortunate and it’s hard to keep the stoke high after a long medical delay. but other than that it was awesome. Lots of variety, lots of clean runs, and no clear winner until the scores were in.
@BiNARYBiKE: no clear winner? The outcome was more predictable than an M.Night Shyamalamaman plot twist the moment Semenuk crossed the finish line. It was his for the taking, unlike previous rampages (Rheeder, Lacondeguy...) Btw, i think much of the suspense you're mentioning about the first runs not winning, was due to the judges scoring. It felt a bit as though they didn't want to score high, to motivate riders for a second, better, run (and i cant blame them). I enjoyed watching them. Still a crazy event. But i wish they would mix things up a bit next year with some fresh blood. Who knows, maybe even a female rider or two (not trying to be PC, just think it would be really cool if girls reached this level already as well).
I feel like I am excited to watch every year, only to be disappointed. Maybe it’s just end of the season stoke, or my desire to have the sport I love showcased on the big stage of Red Bull. I’ve been to and ridden in the Virgin/Hurricane region, I get how big these lines are. At the end of the day it ends up feeling like a slope style competition with DH bikes. To top it off this year a slope style legend won on his single crown slop style bike. Amazing to watch, but still leaves me feeling ehh…
Now WC DH and Red Bull hardline? I could watch that all day….
The whole format of the event is wrong which is why it’s turned into a slopestyle show. Some of the lines have been built over 3 years.
The event should look at freeride ski and snowboard. Turn up. Work out your line from standing at the bottom. 2 scored runs, no practice, no access to the hill prior to the judges runs
Yeah sure it's the same to ride through rocks, bushes and stones the size of your head that it is to ride over a smooth snow carpet. Fair comparison I miss nothing from the very first years. Some people think that mountain bikes are monster trucks or what?
Shut up with that. These guys are risking serious injury. You bet their family is grateful they made it down safe. I bet the wives, girlfriends and kids don’t even care how they score they just want to see their loved one still waking at the bottom.
I will say that no news is probably bad news.
Heal Up Tom that was some bad A$$ $hit!
I’ve broken my left and right hip sockets into multiple pieces, a piece off the top of my femur, and a piece of my lower vertebrae. Unfortunately I separated the same shoulder I just healed as well.
Feeling extremely lucky to be able to make a full recovery after that horrible slam.
Going in for a long surgery tomorrow. I’ll keep you guys posted.
- Much love ❤️
I was relieved when he didn’t try it and then this happens. Hopefully he’s back on the bike soon.
Brandon just showed next level;
It was also hard to watch all of crashes that happened during the week, healing vibes to riders…
Why this year leader was not sitting on the chair ? IMHO it is such nice touch when top scoreed rider occupied the chair and later being moved or not
- not enough wild card riders- i mean, we saw what interesting runs dudes like Jackson can throw. Need MOAR!
- no real contender for Semenuk - it was clear that if he executes a clean run, he wins.
- many top riders, with the most style or raw freeride potential were out- Lacondeguy, Brendog, Brage, Rheeder
- Tom's crash... Not bland at all, just frustrating to witness and also not see him finish his run after that front flip.
Things didn't click 100% this year...
It was his for the taking, unlike previous rampages (Rheeder, Lacondeguy...)
Btw, i think much of the suspense you're mentioning about the first runs not winning, was due to the judges scoring. It felt a bit as though they didn't want to score high, to motivate riders for a second, better, run (and i cant blame them).
I enjoyed watching them. Still a crazy event. But i wish they would mix things up a bit next year with some fresh blood. Who knows, maybe even a female rider or two (not trying to be PC, just think it would be really cool if girls reached this level already as well).
Devastated that lacondeguy didn’t shake things up.
Now WC DH and Red Bull hardline? I could watch that all day….
The event should look at freeride ski and snowboard. Turn up. Work out your line from standing at the bottom. 2 scored runs, no practice, no access to the hill prior to the judges runs
I miss nothing from the very first years. Some people think that mountain bikes are monster trucks or what?
There’s a Fu....g Slope Style contest on instead ??