Freeride Bikepacking with the Rampage Champion

Bikepacking and freeriding—Kurt Sorge shows what this combination looks like in this 5-minute clip. The three-time Rampage champion, now 38 and still riding at a world-class level, is recovering from Crankwox Whistler by exploring the backcountry of British Columbia with friends. Ridgeline surfing apparently works just fine with a frame bag and backpack. Bivouacking and a Bialetti are, of course, also part of the plan. For the really tough lines, the bags come off and aren’t put back on until it’s time to head back to civilization. 

For fans of extreme forest work: Brage Vestavik carves out his own line

These two were made for each other: Steve Vanderhoek and Brage Vestavik. The freeriding Viking is notorious for ultra-aggressive maneuvers on extreme terrain, accompanied by a soundtrack that’s just as intense. The Canadian with the Dutch last name is somewhat less well-known, but no less eager to experiment. Vanderhoek shows Vestavik a rocky slope in British Columbia where a storm has toppled most of the trees. The two carve out a line into the mountain that’s at least as difficult to build as it is to ride. Cable cars collapse, logs weighing tons are catapulted away—here’s a practical example of making the impossible possible. The film is the “making-of” for Brage’s clip Trolldom —four times as long as the final product and worth every second.

Steve Vanderhoek: Pro Freerider and Professional Firefighter

Steve Vanderhoek once again. The Canadian is not only a world-class freerider but also a professional firefighter in Vancouver. A true hero with nerves of steel, you might say. But Vanderhoek is haunted by what he sees time and again as a firefighter—the tragedies he witnesses. It takes him years to open up to those around him about how the dark side of his profession haunts him. *Ride to Resilience* chronicles his journey in his career and on his bike; it’s about mental health and strength, about admitting weakness and finding new strength. This makes Steve Vanderhoek all the more admirable for the path he’s taken.

The Bicycle as an Inner Driving Force – Six People and Their Lives on Bikes

This isn’t about superlatives, but about how bicycles are changing lives in New York, Cairo, Ghana, Alaska, Canada, Amsterdam, Denver, Andorra, and Spain. And what that might mean for the future. Produced by Anthill Films, a name synonymous with cinematic excellence.

 "The Engine Inside" is available on Red Bull TV

Five Women and Their Paths in the MTB Industry

The mountain bike business is still a man’s world. These five women run companies, write journalistic articles, or race down rock faces at Red Bull Rampage. Five portraits of women who are blazing their own trails.