This is how the Claw rides a 29er.We were on a shoot for Sombrio / Red Bull in Southern Utah and had a down day due to rough weather. It was too windy to shoot the freeride line we were working on, so we decided to go out on a "trail" ride and see what else we could come up with. This photo is the result.
This image originally appeared in BIKE Magazine, and was Paul's first two page photo spread. This image was captured by photographer Justin Olsen during production of the mountain bike film "Where The Trail Ends" by Freeride Entertainment / Red Bull Media House.
This photo auction is being offered by Photographer Justin Olsen in partnership with Scott Bicycles to help raise funds for professional mountain bike athlete Paul Basagoitia. Paul was recently injured in competition, and is making his way through a long and costly recovery process.
Kelly Mcgarry built this jump in a matter of hours, on the last day of our trip, just to try and get a shot on it. Everything came together just right that evening for the sunset session. The roll in, the lip, the light, and the Mcgarry magic!
The McKenzie River trail has been listed over and over in "top 10 must ride" lists. There is a very good reason for that. However, when we rode it we did not see a single person anywhere on it. Weird...
Over the last 10 years, Rampage has progressed far beyond what the original riders, builders, and organizers ever thought was possible. This year the limit was pushed beyond reason once again. This was without a doubt the biggest hit of the event. Brandon Semenuk, Top to Drop, Red Bull Rampage 2012.