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Red Bull Road Rage

ChrisKring

Turbo Monkey
Jan 30, 2002
2,399
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Grand Haven, MI
Just got this. Someone's going to get waxxed at this race.


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> The Red Bull Road Rage will take place November 5 in Malibu,
> California. Riders will battle down a paved road that leads up to one
> of MBA's old motocross practice tracks at Tuna Canyon. Tuna Canyon is
> a highly technical, one lane, European-style descent that drops 2000
> feet over two miles. Twenty-five of the best riders in the world will
> be invited, and world-class athletes such as George Hincapie, Brian
> Lopes, John Tomac, Eric Carter and David Clinger are among the top
> invitees.Red Bull is looking to set a benchmark by deciding for the
> first time who is the fastest road bike descender. Giant Bicycle, who
> is only on the other side of the Malibu Mountains, will co-sponsor the
> event.
>
> Traditional road bikes with 700c wheels and drop bars must be used.
> There will be no minimum weight limit and disc brakes, skin suits,
> padding, and wider tires are all allowed. Safety in this event is the
> number one priority, and Red Bull will have double barriers with
> padding set up at some of the more difficult corners.
>
> On November 5, riders will line up in random order to take a seeding
> run on the course, which will determine the order in which they leave
> the start gate for their final run. Slowest rider leaves first,
> leaving the fastest rider to be last down the course. Riders will be
> spaced in one minute increments or more if the officials deem it
> necessary. The winner will be crowned the fastest descender on a road
> bike. There is a $3500 prize purse for the top three riders, as well
> as guaranteed, worldwide glory from all the media on hand.
>
> That's only the first half of the competition. Next we will test the
> riders' downhill ability while in a pack. The top 16 riders from the
> last race will line up in heats of four, with the top two riders in
> each heat advancing. After three times down the hill, the fastest man
> in a crowd will be crowned. There's a $1500 prize for first; second
> place is the first loser.
>
> The awards ceremony and Afterburner Party will be held at 7 p.m. the
> evening of race day. Red Bull will host a party that only they are
> famous for delivering.
>
> For more information contact: Steve Boehmke at 714.633.9955;
> chunkyflyrite@aol.com
 

Sandwich

Pig my fish!
Staff member
May 23, 2002
21,032
5,925
borcester rhymes
Descending on a road bike? I know they're "serious athletes," but what about Lancester and the rest? THAT would be sweet to watch.
 

Zutroy

Turbo Monkey
Dec 9, 2004
2,443
0
Ventura,CA
Yikes....should be a blast to watch....they need to Invite Sean Yates to come outta retirement and race...that guy was a psycho decender in the Tour.