Greatest Red Bull Mountain Bike Competitors of All Time

When watching Red Bull mountain biking, it’s hard not to admire the racers on our screens. It takes a special kind of athlete to perform those big jumps and stunning moves (you’re not alone if you hold your breath while they’re free-falling from a huge cliff face!). With a chance to win over $100,000, the riders take it very seriously, and some have enjoyed more success than others.

Here are some of the greatest Red Bull mountain bike competitors of all time!

1. Brandon Semenuk

Firstly, it’s impossible to ignore the Red Bull Rampage winner from 2008, 2016, and 2019. In addition to this, Semenuk is also a five-time winner of the Red Bull Joyride. In many sports, you get athletes that transform their field and gain fans who don’t normally follow the sport…and Semenuk is this man for Red Bull mountain biking.

Undoubtedly talented, it’s surprising to think that the Canadian was in his teenage years back in 2010 when it all began. At the age of 29, Semenuk has slowed down in recent years and pulled away from the competitive scene. Although a shame, Semenuk left his mark on the sport (and then some!). Semenuk has been spotted in Australia, riding the hillsides in his Sendy Gear, mingling with other biking enthusiasts. So keep an eye out for him if you ride the outback!

2. Gee Atherton

Next, we’re talking about a man who has been prominent in all downhill events since the start of the previous decade. His accolades include six World Cup DH victories, 2014 Downhill World Champion, 2018 Red Bull Hardline Champion, and no less than 25 World Cup Podium finishes.

Back in 2010, Atherton competed at the Red Bull Rampage event and managed to grab second place; the same position he finished eight years earlier during the 2004 event. In this year, the eventual winner was the talented Cameron Zink. A talented Brit, Artherton has fans all over the world.

3. Kurt Sorge

Next, we have perhaps the most successful Red Bull Rampage rider of all time with three victories and one second-place finish. From Canada, Sorge won the event in 2012, 2015, and 2017. However, his first successful event came in 2008 when he competed closely with Brandon Semenuk and eventually just missed out on the top spot of the podium.

As a bonus fact, Kurt Sorge has the highest score of all time with 96.50 from 2015. This year, the top five riders all scored over 90 points and the other four were unlucky to come across an in-form Kurt Sorge.

4. Kyle Strait

As the first American on our list, Kyle Strait was actually the first man to win the Red Bull Rampage event multiple times. Back in 2004, he set the world alight by beating Gee Artherton to victory with nearly 86 points. Then, nine years later, Strait returned after finishing in 9th position in 2008, 8th position in 2010, and 9th position again in 2012. This time, he was able to beat off competition that included Cameron Zink, Kelly McGarry, and Andreu Lacondeguy.

5. Cameron Zink

Next, Zink’s career in the Red Bull Rampage event has been a story of being a bridesmaid rather than a bride…for the most part. The American started his Rampage career in 2004 and finally got his hands on the trophy in 2010. Since then, he has struggled to come out on top with two second-place finishes and one third-place finish. Zink has always been a fan favourite having won the Best Trick award twice; he has also won the Red Bull Joyride.

Other names include:

• Andreu Lacondeguy
• Brett Rheeder
• Cedric Gracia
• Tyler Klaasen
• Wade Simmons

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Umar Nisar was born and raised in the busy city of Abbottabad. As a journalist, Umar Nisar has contributed to many online publications including PAK Today and the Huffing Post. In regards to academics, Umar Nisar earned a degree in business from the Abbottabad UST, Havelian. Umar Nisar follows the money and covers all aspects of emerging tech here at The Hear Up.

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