Johny Salido's international freeride event is in full swing, and it looks like a hell of a party. Here is a selection of Instagram clips so that we can live vicariously through these shredders. Freeride Fiesta started when Johny Salido wanted to bring some of the Rampage spirit home with him and decided to build the biggest jumps in Mexico, and it's safe to say he succeeded in creating something special. It will be exciting to follow along as these riders become more comfortable on the course. We've already seen tons of style on the massive hits, and things will only get better from here.
A lap through the course with the man himself, Johny Salido
@BikesBoatsNJeeps: I agree it is very hard to take back. I am extremely sorry for offending you or anyone else with my careless choice of antiquated and hurtful words. I promise it will never happen again, as I have nothing but love and compassion for people, regardless of their sexual orientations. Consider these words removed from my vocabulary forever.
@EeehhZink: it helps to apologize, but I find it difficult to support you, when I support other openly gay riders. I understand that people get caught up in the moment and say things... But you didn't say it once, you said it like five times... Once wouldn't make it acceptable, but saying it rapid fire like that is really deplorable.
@EeehhZink: I just want to say thank you for taking the time to reach out to me personally. After reading your message, I will say this; I do believe you realize you had a gigantic, unconscious, lapse in judgment and feel true real remorse for your words. And although it is my personal choice to no longer follow you on social media, I in no way endorse a boycott of you or any of your sponsors based purely on those words, in that moment. I honestly believe we should treat others as we expect to be treated, and I wouldn't wish the blowback I assume you're receiving on anyone. I don't think you deserve to be "cancelled" and I wish you much growth and luck going forward. And to be clear, I wasn't offended, I was angry. I have to make sure the social media I consume doesn't have a negative impact on my children. We watch events like Rampage together, and although I do engage in discussions with them about hate and bias, I do not wish to do so as we watch the athletes they idolize.
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Really clever, but not convoluted.
Makes everyone think while only letting you portray guilt on yourself...
And to be clear, I wasn't offended, I was angry. I have to make sure the social media I consume doesn't have a negative impact on my children. We watch events like Rampage together, and although I do engage in discussions with them about hate and bias, I do not wish to do so as we watch the athletes they idolize.
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