Is this the most terrifying event in sport? The Red Bull Rampage sees some of the world's most fearless mountain bike riders risk life and limb in pursuit of glory.
Is this the most terrifying event in sport? The Red Bull Rampage sees some of the world's most fearless mountain bike riders risk life and limb in pursuit of glory.
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Held at the breathtaking Zion National Park in Utah, U.S., the event sees riders start 1000 feet up before essentially throwing themselves down a cliff.
Held at the breathtaking Zion National Park in Utah, U.S., the event sees riders start 1000 feet up before essentially throwing themselves down a cliff.
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Each rider selects their own route through the course, which contains several wooden features which can be used for gravity-defying stunts. Competitors are given a score based on their choice of line down the mountain, their technical skill and the complexity of tricks.
Each rider selects their own route through the course, which contains several wooden features which can be used for gravity-defying stunts. Competitors are given a score based on their choice of line down the mountain, their technical skill and the complexity of tricks.
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The competition was first held in 2001 but was canceled in 2004 because riders were taking too many risks in a bid to clinch victory. Prior to the edition of the wooden features, it was previously staged on an all-natural course.<br /><br />Canada's Kurt Sorge registered a score of 96.5 -- the highest in the competitions history and enough to make him only the second rider in history to win the event more than once. <br />"It's a dream come true, I couldn't be happier. I'm looking forward to getting back on my bike and working hard," said the 26-year-old.
The competition was first held in 2001 but was canceled in 2004 because riders were taking too many risks in a bid to clinch victory. Prior to the edition of the wooden features, it was previously staged on an all-natural course.

Canada's Kurt Sorge registered a score of 96.5 -- the highest in the competitions history and enough to make him only the second rider in history to win the event more than once.
"It's a dream come true, I couldn't be happier. I'm looking forward to getting back on my bike and working hard," said the 26-year-old.
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Sorge (C), who last won the event in 2012, picked up the $100,000 winner's check after performing two backflips -- dazzling the judges and thousands of fans in the process.
Sorge (C), who last won the event in 2012, picked up the $100,000 winner's check after performing two backflips -- dazzling the judges and thousands of fans in the process.
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Andreu Lacondeguy, who won last year's Rampage, came close to repeating the feat. The Spaniard improved on his score from 2014 but was unable to better Sorge's efforts.
Andreu Lacondeguy, who won last year's Rampage, came close to repeating the feat. The Spaniard improved on his score from 2014 but was unable to better Sorge's efforts.
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Forty of the world's top riders competed in the what is regarded as the premier freeride mountain bike competition.
Forty of the world's top riders competed in the what is regarded as the premier freeride mountain bike competition.
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Jeremy Hottinger, who failed to make the final, went over his handle bars and collided with a cameraman during one of his runs.
Jeremy Hottinger, who failed to make the final, went over his handle bars and collided with a cameraman during one of his runs.
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Frenchman Antoine Bizet had a heavy fall after attempting a double backflip in Friday's final. The event was pushed forward a day because heavy rain and thunderstorms were forecast for Saturday.
Frenchman Antoine Bizet had a heavy fall after attempting a double backflip in Friday's final. The event was pushed forward a day because heavy rain and thunderstorms were forecast for Saturday.
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Britain's Sam Reynolds performed the "Best Trick" of the contest -- wowing the crowd with his jaw-dropping superman over the canyon.
Britain's Sam Reynolds performed the "Best Trick" of the contest -- wowing the crowd with his jaw-dropping superman over the canyon.
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