Red Bull Joyride Slopestyle in Photos

Aug 20, 2012 at 0:46
by Margus Riga  
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  Yannik Granieri. Heading up for one last practice run.

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  Messere and Semenuk.

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  With the competition just minutes away the vibe was all business.

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  Even Pilgrim wasn't smiling.

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  "Hey Dad, can I borrow a hundred K to go shoot this years' Slopestyle?...Sure son, wallet's on the kitchen table." Can't tell you how many kids had one of these propped on their shoulders.

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  Geoff Gullevich consoling Casey Groves after hearing about probably the worst news you could hear. Our hearts are all with you and your family Casey...keep on given'r bro.

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  With just minutes to go...last second entry Tyler McCaul had to frantically fix a flat before being first one down the course. I'd be sweating too.

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  That didn't stop him from stomping a huge tailwhip to open the Slopestyle.

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  Sam Dueck.

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  I love how the sign is made with the packaging from a two-four of beer.

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  Brett Rheeder...this guy got really good, really fast.

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  Yannik Granieri...yea it's out of focus, but who gives a shit.

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  Gully...looking solid all the way down...

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  ...but just missing out on placing top six.

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  Anthony Messere...you front-flipping, crazy-ass mo' fo'.

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  Semenuk's style starts where other's stops.

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  Tyler McCaul...looking pretty relaxed for riding off the couch.

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  The wind was playing havoc on a lot of riders. Tippie...feeling their pain.

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  The crowds were feeling their pain too...

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  The photogs were just hoping someone makes it all the way down the course.

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  Messere...giving the people what they needed, even after crashing higher up on this run. That's Pro.

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  Casey Groves...sixth place. Under the circumstances he was riding with, he takes the cake as most inspirational rider.

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  Martin Soderstrom...solid all the way through...

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  ...until this last ditch double whip attempt off the shack.

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  Probably cost him the win.

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  Thomas Genon.

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  Holding it down for the win.

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  Yea budday!

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  Soderstrom...stoked with second.

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  Cam is back!...Third place.

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  That's all folks!...

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  Time to party.

And if you missed Pinkbike's video from the event...

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44 Comments
  • 57 4
 Who cares about who got 1st and 2nd when Cam McCaul got 3rd! Big Grin
  • 17 0
 Yeah I'm so happy for Cam !
  • 3 0
 and he had a chance at first! who knows what he would have pulled out of the bag on the bottom if he had kept his run going after the double whip!
  • 1 0
 He's back that's for sure!
  • 5 13
flag rippin-norco (Aug 21, 2012 at 11:50) (Below Threshold)
 Let's be honest, have any of you heard of Thomas Genon? I haven't untill now.
  • 4 0
 I saw him at bearclaw so he wasn't just this random guy lol
  • 6 0
 Yeah, Thomas absolutely bombed himself on the top of the podium from out of nowhere. BUT, Cam is a legend, he's in this sport for something like 8-9 years or so? Let's be honest, age is a major factor in this sport, especially when almost all of his competition is much younger than him. Also he's been out for a while now with an injury, and this is a blistering comeback from him! Smile
  • 1 3
 @rippin norco, you must be new to mountain biking? btw, thomas is like semenuk for europeans
  • 1 0
 personally ive always been following fmb and iv never heard of him until 26trix this year
  • 44 0
 Sweet writeup/photos. Pinkbike killed it with coverage of Crankworx, video is top notch!
  • 11 2
 Probably one of the most epic Crankworx to date, from the 60 footer to the unpredictable top 3 winners, Amazing.
  • 8 0
 I think that crankworx was epic and joyride course was amazing but i was actually a little disappointed with the contest itself a lot of people crashed out and i wish i could of saw more full runs.
  • 1 2
 They really need to stop holding comps in the wind. I know it's not a possibility most of the time, but a lot of the events this year haven't been 100% due to wind.
  • 6 1
 Great coverage of Joyride, was stoked I could watch it live.... Results were great, am sure none of us would have predicted the places in the end.... A ripping great course....
  • 6 0
 haha genon was SOOOO close to crashing that 360 off the cabin. he must be pretty stoked that he held on!
  • 3 0
 He completely destroyed his wheel when he landed. At the end of the vid you see him roll down with a taco'd wheel and the tyre is rolling off.
  • 6 0
 I was there, when he landed his tire exploded and it sounded like someone fired a gun! Soooo crazy!
  • 4 0
 Martin Whip-o-matic is boss.
  • 1 0
 Not trying to steal from this bad ass post but if anybody is looking for more Crankworx photos to fill in some blanks. www.flickr.com/photos/randomsaint/sets/72157631026555526
  • 2 0
 cant believe so many riders crashed in one event, always so fun being there watching everything go down in person
  • 1 0
 Ug. The let down of no more streaming Crankworks... Now I will have to work instead of pretend to be clicking away. Great pics, btw!
  • 2 0
 some rad dudes in this sport...
  • 2 0
 People saying martin is a unlikely winner? how?
  • 2 0
 Any1 saw Filipe Perestrelo (supermarket bike rider) at Whistler?
  • 1 0
 i had an awesome view, genon had such an awesome run and everyone was so pumped! couldn't help to cheer hard this year!
  • 2 0
 Margus - always consistent with 100% banger shots.
  • 1 0
 Does anyone know why Lacondeguy didn't compete in the finals? I can't find the answer anywhere, even his own fan page.
  • 1 0
 He crashed badly in practice, hitting his head, and was taken to the hospital.
  • 3 2
 What happen with Graves? what was the bad news?
  • 1 0
 His cousin passed away the night before.
  • 6 0
 ok wow. thats sad to hear Frown good to see he kept his head up high and two feet on the ground.
  • 5 1
 Actually his feet were no where near the ground...
  • 6 1
 Groves... Not Graves.
  • 1 0
 sorry. was half asleep Razz and i'm use to seeing jarred graves not casey groves lol. got mixed up
  • 1 0
 Who does Genon ride for? What frame is he riding?
  • 1 0
 He rides for UMF and the frame is called Hardy DJ ... not too sure tho Wink
  • 1 0
 Tank tops for men sure seem to be in style this season.
  • 1 0
 madness, madness, madness. I love it.
  • 1 1
 I got tyler macauls goggles!!
  • 1 0
 Is UMF a Merida brand?
  • 1 0
 yes
  • 1 0
 UMF stands for United Merida Freeriders
  • 7 8
 My niples are hard like the rocky mountains !!!!
  • 32 2
 You're weird







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