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rampage, dammit
- Thread starter jstuhlman
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Well if you're right, and redbull thinks that's the draw I'll just go ahead and let them know that all that crap is stupid.
So a local brewpub projected the replay on the big wall this past Saturday night. Golden is a VERY bikey town and most knew what was happening, but the brewery had a few obvious non-riders in attendance and they were GLUED to watching the show. They couldn't believe people were riding bicycles down/off cliffs and generally thought it was the coolest thing ever, asking questions, gasping, cheering, etc.
I'd also bet my last $ that none of those people are going to start drinking redbull after seeing the event on tv.
I'd also bet my last $ that none of those people are going to start drinking redbull after seeing the event on tv.
How much is on the athletes to negotiate better contracts?
wouldn't surprise me if they have to waive media depiction rights too (that's assuming they have a formal contract w/ redbull for the event in the first place)
its not always about money. people who sue despite signing a waiver are typically doing so because of negligence on the other party's behalf. im not saying red bull was negligent but signing a waiver doesnt mean you cant sue someone.
ha, who is this guy...he's pretty funny.
I said it above and someone seemed to think I was nuts but...i'll repeat.
Slopestyle is becoming bmx, one line, no creativity, gymnastics. Rampage is becoming a death sentence. We need to get back to an actual 'Freeride' competition, remember that term? Ya the one we tried to kill? Mesh the two where you have interpretation of lines and now we have something...Chatel was a great example.
Spent 10 hours in a car this weekend driving back from highland with some of my pro bmx convert to mtb buddies and discussed this at length. It just make sense...
Slopestyle is becoming bmx, one line, no creativity, gymnastics. Rampage is becoming a death sentence. We need to get back to an actual 'Freeride' competition, remember that term? Ya the one we tried to kill? Mesh the two where you have interpretation of lines and now we have something...Chatel was a great example.
Spent 10 hours in a car this weekend driving back from highland with some of my pro bmx convert to mtb buddies and discussed this at length. It just make sense...
Yeah like have some techy steep riding at the top with some jumps at the bottom to trick maybe. Have it somewhere where the riders can build their own lines instead of all riding the same 'course'. Have it somewhere kind of in the open so spectators and media can all see the whole area.
Man that would be sweet!
There must be some as all rides have to have insurance to compete at rampage.
if the "drama" is the draw of the event, then just have a fest-type series that is filmed on the DL (not live), and hire some reality show producers, and bring the ridemonkey starz as entourage - and its all like "oh mah gawd".
edit, make a series from it, and, uh profit? But we'd get some jersey boyz, reality wives or whatever out of it. I know some less than rampage winning riders (and hangers on/wives/mechanics/etc) who would win the fuck out of this format.
edit, make a series from it, and, uh profit? But we'd get some jersey boyz, reality wives or whatever out of it. I know some less than rampage winning riders (and hangers on/wives/mechanics/etc) who would win the fuck out of this format.
like the "ultimate fighter" reality show, or whatever it was called. Its legit fighting/competition, but thats 10% of the show.
I'd like to state now that I would hate this. but it seems like a logical path after reading this horrible thread.
I'm calling you cold hearted.
I think Redbull owes the riders to sign an insurance that covers medical all costs and includes a disability insurance in the event package. The terms & conditions should be negotiated by RB, and RB should cover the full costs of the insurance in the event budget. I don't think such a deal would break the event's budget.
I am sure they make enough money so they can make sure some rider who happens to be short of money does not attend the event underinsured or not at all.
Make it the ESPN "Real Rampage" contest with 1,5 minutes long videoparts from the competitors like they do it with snowboarders, skiers and FMX guys. No slow-mo and 4 weeks of time for it.
Maybe we could see more of this insane stuff right here:
http://www.pinkbike.com/video/426279
Maybe we could see more of this insane stuff right here:
http://www.pinkbike.com/video/426279
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If they can spend $6 million per F1 car per weekend just to race without a crash I am sure full coverage on 20-25 guys would be a drop in the bucket for 3-4 days...
hux on rux leads to ER influx?
coming in by chopper or toyota trux
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That's why they make the big bux
As soon as you have this, you have redbull deciding what lines, what tricks, what bikes, what body armor, and what decisions each athlete can make, we shall call it confinedride.
fuck espn
Realistically, it is on the riders to organize and demand things like this.
I don't doubt that all Redbull Athletes are well fed, and properly insured in any eventuality. Each athlete negotiates their own contract in accordance with the athlete's needs, the level of ROI they offer the brand, etc.
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unless on a Santa Crux
Dude, its off season (more or less). More nonsense will take its place.
That was just an example. Let it be run by Red Bull if you want to.
The Real Snow, ski, whatever contests are really popular, because there are people in the contest that aren't competing otherwise anymore but at the same time push the boundaries of the sport.
Advantages:
-More time to get your footage.
-You are not limited to one venue where you have to fight for your line.
-No contest pressure with life feed and whatnot.
-More creativity possible through filming.
We need high risk fat bike events. That should boost the morale.
Is Rux available in a fat version?
Is Rux available in a fat version?
