2025 Red Bull Rampage

how long before he becomes a judge?

Cam might’ve just let slip the (seemingly) complete men’s rider lineup for 2025 Rampage in a Facebook post




2025 Red Bull Rampage rider list:

Cam Zink
Dylan Stark
Emil Johansson
Finley Kirschenmann
Hayden Zablotny
Jaxon Riddle
Reed Boggs
Talus Turk
Tom Isted
Szymon Godziek
Luke Whitlock
Tom Van Steenbergen
Tomas Lemoine
Thomas Genon
Carson Storch
Adolf Silva
Aiden Parish
Bienve Aguado Alba


The biggest thing for me is the absence of the Don from the list. Back in June’s PR article, they said “Brandon Semenuk, who claimed his record fifth win in 2024, is expected to return.” So… what happened? Is this list incomplete, or did something change?

Also missing: Strait, Brendog, and T-Mac. Did some digging and found a comment from Strait saying “not down for used and abused zones anymore. I’ll be supporting sidelines. 🤘🏼” under this IG post about the fresh zones:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DNTQBFFOPm4/

That pretty much confirms what we suspected - it’s a re-used venue again this year. Always a bit of a bummer.

On the plus side, stoked to see four brand-new faces in the mix:
Finley Kirschenmann
Hayden Zablotny
Aiden Parish
Tomas Lemoine

So stoked to see what Finley and Aiden cook up!

They need a new zone sooo bad though.

Stark AND Aiden? What have we done to deserve such a tasty treat. Finley as well.

Maybe I'm being weirdly biased but if that's an actual rider list and not just alternates included, this feels like the 'freshest' line up for Rampage so far.

And with one notable name missing from the list... 

with Semenuk not on the list, I hope this is an intentional move for riders that have to dig an entirely new venue. Not that Brandon wouldn't be able to do the same, but I'm hoping a brand new venue highlights vets not being able to rely/build on their old shit and new riders being able to make the most of something fresh. Zink is the last of the old guard to go now that Strait, Sorge, and McCaul (who arguably was just hitting prime) are off the list

also a danger that it'll turn into a trend of brake-dragging, traversing runs with a single notable hit since Stark is there (wah wah they won't let me put a rail in last minute to look like a rebel even when I overshoot it or building a hit that I can't land at rampage cause it's not a video seg with 3 weeks of build/practice).

my proposal: 5 days to build, 1 hour between runs to adjust, highest score of 3 runs counts, with subcategories of biggest drop, wildest trick, roughest chute. 6 day event. fuck ESPN and commercial requirements.

This is all said someone who usually doesn’t think Stark should be at Rampage and who loved the old guard.

With the other new faces they picked, I am hyped!

People like Finley, Aiden, and Hayden are going to bring an exciting new perspective and I’m going interested to see where it goes.

Lemoine is also a wildcard. He could fizzle year one or just be full fireworks.

Godziek and Van Steenbergen have to be the early favorites.

Following Cam's earlier leak, here's the official word from Red Bull:

2025 Red Bull Rampage Men’s Lineup Revealed 

- Top 18 Male Mountain Bikers in the World Are Confirmed to Compete at Premier Big-Mountain Freeride Competition - 

Virgin, Utah (August 14, 2025) – Eighteen of the top male freeride athletes were invited to compete in the 2025 Red Bull Rampage, the premier big-mountain freeride competition and toughest action sports event in the world. The men’s contest will return on Saturday, Oct. 18th following the women’s event two days beforehand.

“It’s amazing that this will be my seventh year competing at Red Bull Rampage. This contest is always the ultimate event of my season as it elevates and pushes my limits,” said 2024 Red Bull Rampage second place finisher Szymon Godziek. “This terrain holds a special place in my heart, and I’m looking forward to returning to Utah and putting together my dream run.”

Five riders from the 2024 competition earned automatic pre-qualification for this year’s event, while the 13 wildcards and three alternates were selected by a committee of former Red Bull Rampage competitors, pro athletes, judges, and industry experts. Selection was based on competition results, video submissions, and overall riding ability. One former winner and four event rookies are among those set to compete, bringing a diverse mix of skills, disciplines and riding styles to this year’s contest.

The inaugural Red Bull Rampage was held in 2001, and since then, 18 different events and 10 different winners have earmarked their place in the history books. Only time will tell which rider will add their name to the list of champions.

2025 Red Bull Rampage Men’s Roster

Pre-Qualified Athletes
Szymon Godziek (POL)
Tom Van Steenbergen (CAN)
Thomas Genon (BEL)
Carson Storch (USA)
Adolf Silva (SPA)

Wildcard Athletes
Aiden Parish (USA)
Bienve Aguado Alba (SPA)
Cam Zink (USA)
Dylan Stark (USA)
Emil Johansson (SWE)
Finley Kirschenmann (USA)
Hayden Zablotny (CAN)
Jaxson Riddle (USA)
Luke Whitlock (USA)
Reed Boggs (USA)
Talus Turk (USA)
Tom Isted (GBR)
Tomas Lemoine (FRA) 

Alternates
Louis Reboul (FRA)
Clemens Kaudela (AUS)
Kaiden Ingersoll (USA)

To stay up to date on the latest Red Bull Rampage information including venue and competition details, broadcast details and tune-in information, as well as spectator and ticketing info, follow @RedBullBike and visit the event website here. Athlete social assets and photos can also be found here.

Red Bull Rampage is proudly presented by our official sponsors BFGoodrich Tires, OANDA, Utah Sports Commission and GoPro. Our supporting partners are Troy Lee Designs, Specialized, Pelican and RockShox.

No Kyle this year, same with Tyler McCaul.  Anyone know if thats by choice?  

I believe they were pre qualified based on last years results 

Kyle was 10th last year so not pre-qualified. But is this the first rampage with out Kyle Strait?!

3 prequalified riders aren't on the list: Brandon Semenuk, TMac, and Kurt Sorge

Sorge is about to have a baby so opted out

Kyle actually commented on IG under a post, saying: “not down for used and abused zones anymore. I’ll be supporting sidelines.”
https://www.instagram.com/p/DNTQBFFOPm4/

So sounds like it’s by choice.

And yep, pretty sure this is the first Rampage without him since his debut at the very first one back in 2001(!).

Tomas Lemoine putting in the work before his first-ever Rampage appearance - stoked for you, Lil Moine!

Same zone as 2021

RED BULL RAMPAGE TICKETS ON-SALE TOMORROW 

- Spectator Tickets for the Two-Day Event Go On-Sale Sept 4th –

WHAT:

Tickets will go on-sale for Red Bull Rampage, the premier big-mountain freeride mountain bike event on Thursday, Sept. 4th. The contest returns to Southwest Utah on Thursday, Oct. 16th and Saturday, Oct. 18th, bringing the best male and female riders to the ultimate proving ground in the sport and one of the wildest action sport events in the world. For fans looking to attend the event in person, information on where to purchase and spectator info is available on www.redbull.com/rampage.

The inaugural Red Bull Rampage was held in 2001, and since then, 18 different events and 10 different winners have secured their place in the history books. The event serves as ground zero for human potential, sending shockwaves far beyond desert cliffs, inspiring fearlessness, progression and transcending sport worldwide. 

Below are the ticket packages available to purchase:

Red Bull Rampage Bundle Two-Day Ticket Packages: Thursday, October 16th & Saturday, October 18th, 2025 

General Admission: Hike + Bike

This ticket requires biking or hiking into the venue via a three-mile dirt road. No shuttle service will be provided for this ticket, and no motorized vehicles will be permitted.

General Admission: Shuttle

This ticket includes shuttle service to and from the event venue. After the shuttle drop off there is a 0.5-mile walk to the GA viewing area through varied terrain.

Riders Ridge Premium Viewing: 

This ticket includes shuttle service to and from the event venue with designated premium viewing area. After the shuttle drop off there is a 0.5-mile walk to the GA viewing area through varied terrain.

Experience VIP: 

Ticket provides shuttle service to and from the event venue, premium viewing area for women's competition on Thursday, October 16th, private tour of the Red Bull Rampage venue on Friday, October 17th and premium viewing area for men’s competition on Saturday, October 18th.

Red Bull Rampage Women’s Single Day Tickets: Thursday, October 16th 

General Admission: Hike + Bike

This ticket requires biking or hiking into the venue via a three-mile dirt road. No shuttle service will be provided for this ticket, and no motorized vehicles will be permitted.

General Admission: Shuttle: 

This ticket includes shuttle service to and from the event venue. After the shuttle drop off there is a 0.5-mile walk to the GA viewing area through varied terrain.

Red Bull Rampage Men’s Single Day Tickets: Saturday, October 18th 

General Admission: Hike + Bike: 

This ticket requires biking or hiking into the venue via a three-mile dirt road. No shuttle service will be provided for this ticket and no motorized vehicles will be permitted.

General Admission: Shuttle: 

This ticket includes shuttle service to and from the event venue. After the shuttle drop off there is a 0.5-mile walk to the GA viewing area through varied terrain.

WHEN:

Tickets are available as of Thursday, September 4th at 10:00 AM MST. Tickets may sell out quickly.  

WHERE TO PURCHASE:

www.redbull.com/rampage

Please note: Tickets will not be available to purchase on-site. 

2025 Red Bull Rampage venue reveal!

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2025 Red Bull Rampage Venue & Competition Details Released

- Find Out Where to Watch the World’s Top Freeride Athletes Compete - 

Virgin, Utah (September 18, 2025) – The countdown to Red Bull Rampage begins! In about one month, the top female and male freeride mountain bike athletes in the world will drop in for the 19th edition of Red Bull Rampage, one of the world’s toughest action sports events. The top 12 female riders will kick things off on Thursday, October 16th followed by the top 18 male athletes on Saturday, October 18th in a throwdown that will reshape the sport in the iconic desert of Southwest Utah. 

Virgin, Utah, the home of Red Bull Rampage, provides the right terrain, weather and malleability to host the storied freeride competition. This year’s event will see riders return to two previous venues. The men will return to the same zone they competed on in 2016/2017/2021, while the women’s competition will take place at the former 2014/2015 site, also the previous Red Bull Formation 2022 zone. 

The 2025 Men’s venue feels like a natural amphitheater. “It’s probably some of the coolest terrain out of any venue in my opinion,” Red Bull Rampage veteran Carson Storch explains. He competed here in 2016, 2017, and in 2021. He likes how every descent is steep and exposed and that there aren’t many meandering spots, keeping runs engaging and rowdy.

The men are returning to the home of the 2016, 2017 and 2021 contests where some of the most legendary moments in freeriding have occurred, including:

Brandon Semenuk’s fourth Red Bull Rampage victory in 2021 where he featured the first-ever tail-whip off a drop

In 2016, a group of riders—Tyler McCaul, Carson Storch, and Darren Berrecloth—teamed up to take on the “Goblin Drop,” a step-down at the venue.

Cam Zink and Kyle Strait incorporated a raw chute in 2017 that plunged right through the heart of the mountain, one of the steepest and longest chutes ever used at Red Bull Rampage: 

The 2025 Women’s venue comes full circle as it is the location of the 2019 and 2022 Red Bull Formation events, where a spark was lit for women’s freeride. This year, many of those riders return as competitors, where they’ll have the opportunity to retrace old lines or utilize former Red Bull Rampage runs.

“The terrain at the women’s 2025 venue is one of the most spacious venues, which provides lots of opportunities for different lines,” explains competitor Hannah Bergemann, one of the original Red Bull Formation riders. “It’s the venue I’m most familiar with and have spent the most time on, so it’ll be fun to build off of that prior experience and push myself even more,” she says.

Here’s where fans can watch all the jaw-dropping action from Red Bull Rampage:

Women’s Broadcast: Thursday, October 16th at 10:00 AM MT live on Red Bull TV and the Red Bull Bike YouTube channel 

Men’s Broadcast: Saturday, October 18th at 10:00 AM MT live on Red Bull TV and the Red Bull Bike YouTube channel

The inaugural Red Bull Rampage was held in 2001, and since then, 18 different events and 10 different winners have earmarked their place in the history books. Only time will tell which riders will add their names to the list of illustrious champions this year.

To stay up to date on the latest Red Bull Rampage information including competition details, broadcast details and tune-in information, as well as spectator and ticketing info, follow @RedBullBike and visit the event website here.

Red Bull Rampage is proudly supported by BFGoodrich Tires, Ford, OANDA, Utah Sports Commission and GoPro. Our supporting partners are Troy Lee Designs, Specialized, Pelican, Decked and Turtlebox.

I am the biggest Rampage fan. I attended my first one in person in 2003 and even helped dig Shandro’s second place line a little. I’ve been to multiple others since. I generally even think the judging has been correct every single year. I also don’t care that the lines are highly manicured now or that tricks (if done up high and off a substantial feature) score really well. Overall, I have very very few issues or bones to pick with Rampage.

That said, they NEED to find a fresh brand new venue! Recycling old sites that have been used multiple times just isn’t it any more.

Thanks for coming to my TED talk.

I agree, but I think the problem is, there really aren't any other areas where they can hold this event.  They have tried, but the topography and the soil are so unique to this area.  Also, I would rather they not start carving up more and more of that environment for Rampage.  Keeping it confined to these zones is probably why it has been able to continue for so long.

I concur that it likely has to stay in Utah. And I also agree if you look more broadly there is an ecological impact to consider.

If someone in the know balances the equations on both those points and determines old sites are the only viable option, then maybe at some point they also need to consider that Rampage has run its course. 

Now, I’m not saying that point is now or even soon. That decision should probably only ever be made by the organizers and athletes. BUT, if the only options ever are these 3-4 sites, someday it’ll have to be done.

I completely agree with you.  

Now that they have some big TV money behind it, it is more for the spectacle - I have non-riding friends and family sending me videos of some of the craziest features now.  

Unfortunately, I think it will continue until something bad happens and then they will end it.  

I think you guys about nailed it, I'm sure you both remember when it used to be every other year in an attempt to keep both the riders and venues in better shape. It just isn't sustainable forever though.

It's an out there idea but I always wondered about having it on a timber cutover in the PNW or somewhere with mountains. Would probably have to change some build timelines but it could be cool.

Maybe this is the result of too many concussions, but I seem to remember some overlap with Where The Trail Ends in regard to scoping the Gobi desert as a possible alternate location - the idea being to maybe shift it around the globe to different zones to keep it fresh.  But I think the logistics were almost impossible and they kept coming back to Virgin because it was just so unique and suited to the event.  

I think with the different Hardline and Fest events, we kind of already have what you are suggesting, in different zones.  Rampage is so big now and the lines involve so much construction that it might now be feasible to shift it to a different locale.  That 6" of silt was helpful when guys were just hucking into rough landings.  

Luke Whitlock was a Rampage rookie last year, and he's in the show again this year. After working on his game during 6 years, waiting for that invite to show up - this short film is really a great way to show what it takes to make your dreams come true:

I am honestly surprised that there hasn't been more of an ecological pushback on this event. (Perhaps there has and I'm unaware.) If this were a motorcycle event, Earth First and the Sierra Club would be protesting from St. George to SLC about it. 

Eventually, someone is going to get upset that a few acres of "the most biologically sensitive terrain on the planet - the home of the last remaining [insert "rare" species of rock-dwelling ant or obscure weed here]" is getting carved up for the entertainment of (presumably) evil humans once a year, and demand the end of Rampage. Given their track record in getting land closed all over the U.S., they'd likely be successful - even in Utah, the "State of Sport." 

I think (correct me if I'm wrong, those who know more) that this event is held on private land, not public land, so they can't really protest it.  

If it were to expand to public/BLM land, I think there would be more pushback.  

I've been to some of the past Rampage sites, and they were just on BLM land. One of the reasons there is such a limit on building permanent wood structures is because it's on BLM land, I believe. And, honestly, if you know the shit that goes down on BLM land in Utah... Rampage isn't really that impactful, hah.

It's getting close!

Tom Isted looks Rampage ready: