Vermette and Hemstreet Win the First Edition of Red Bull Hardline British Columbia | Ride MTB

Vermette and Hemstreet Win the First Edition of Red Bull Hardline British Columbia

Red Bull Hardline British Columbia

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A new course at Cypress Mountain brings technically challenging downhill sections and major freeride elements to Vancouver's North Shore, marking the Canadian premiere of Red Bull Hardline.

American Asa Vermette completes his winning streak at all three Red Bull Hardline venues. Canadian Gracey Hemstreet adds a fourth victory to her record. Vermette clocked a time of 3:30.061 minutes, finishing 2.620 seconds ahead of New Zealander Lachlan Stevens-McNab. Oli Clark, also from New Zealand, follows another 0.120 seconds behind in third place. With her home victory, Hemstreet makes history: She is the first woman to win at two different Red Bull Hardline venues.

Key Highlights at a Glance

Canada joins Wales and Tasmania as the third venue for Red Bull Hardline. 28 riders will take on the new course on Vancouver’s North Shore, a region widely regarded as the cradle of freeride mountain biking. With this event, Red Bull Hardline expands its international calendar to include one of the world’s most historic mountain biking destinations.

Vermette clocks a time of 3:30.061 minutes, making him the first rider to win at all three Red Bull Hardline venues. His success in British Columbia follows victories in Wales in 2025 and Tasmania in 2026. New Zealander Lachlan Stevens-McNab took second place with a time of 3:32.681 minutes, 2.620 seconds behind. His compatriot Oli Clark rounded out the podium with a time of 3:32.801 minutes, just 0.120 seconds behind Stevens-McNab. “I’m thrilled. It was a great run and a successful end to the season. Winning three Red Bull Hardline races in a row is crazy. I grew up with this event and watched every single race as a kid. Now, winning all three is just unbelievable. I’m over the moon,” Vermette said happily.

Gracey Hemstreet becomes the first woman to win at two different Red Bull Hardline venues. Her victory in British Columbia adds to her three wins in Tasmania, bringing her total to four Hardline victories. Wales remains the only venue where she has yet to win. “Winning here is something very special. The crowd is fantastic, and it’s great to race so close to home. It’s just the best—the absolute best!” Hemstreet concludes.


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