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Watch the best moments from the Men Elite race in Round 5 of the 2019/20 Telenet UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup, taking place in Koksijde, Belgium. More info and results at https://www.uci.org/cyclo-cross/event…
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BMX Park going BIG | First Practice at Red Bull Uncontained w/ Drew Bezanson & Daniel Wedemeijer
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Watch Red Bull Uncontained LIVE this Saturday from 8PM CEST – https://win.gs/Uncontained
The world’s best BMX Park riders take on the most challenging custom park ever built. Descending on Nijmegen, Nederlands this weekend is a selection of 16 world class riders, chosen by team captains Drew Bezanson and Daniel Wedemeijer. They have invited 7 riders to be part of their team to battle against each other based on best BMX tricks, flair/style, energy level, technique & execution.
Tune in LIVE from 20:00 CEST on Friday, Nov 30th on Red Bull TV https://win.gs/Uncontained19
TEAMS: Drew Bezanson (C) Irek Rizaev Jason Watts Morgan Wade Pat Casey Kieran Reilly Tom vd Bogaard Alex Coleborn Daniel Wedemeijer (C) Jake Leiva Paul Thoelen Tom Justice Declan Brooks Marin Rantes Ben Wallace Anthony Jeanjean
Surviving The High Altitude Hurt Locker of Ecuador | Rob Warner’s Wild Rides w/ Finn Iles
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Watch Rob Warner’s Wild Rides now on Red Bull TV now: https://win.gs/RobWarnersWildRides
At 4,000 m altitude, Rob Warner and Finn Iles take the gondola to incredible heights. With a vast network of mountains and volcanoes, Ecuador is home to magnificent landscapes and some authentic gnarly mountain bike trails, but will the pair be able to survive the exceptionally high altitude? Rob Warner travelled the globe racing the Mountain Bike World Cup, but never got to experience the local cultures and people during his travels. That’s all about to change in Rob Warner’s Wild Rides.
The Cross Report – Episode 5
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We’re at week 12 of the Pro CX, and this weekend racing was at the North Carolina Grand Prix in Hendersonville, NC. Kerry Werner would take the double win in the men’s events, with Caroline Nolan taking the win on Saturday and Hannah Arensman coming out on top on Sunday. We’ve got just two more weekends of Pro CX action. Make sure to check back for action from Ruts ‘n’ Guts, the NBX GP of CX, and the Resolution Cup.
USA Cycling’s The Cross Report is a weekly show that looks at the top end of the U.S. Cyclocross scene, from the Professional Cyclocross Calendar (Pro CX) to how American athletes are doing internationally. Bill Schieken of CX HAIRS is our host and provides in-depth commentary on all things CX.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Definitely scary but going to be fun – Bringer
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2019 Red Bull Rookie of the Year excited by Crankworx Rotorua wildcard.
Frenchman Timothé Bringer is looking forward to taking on the world’s best MTB slopestylers when he lines up alongside them as a wildcard at the 2020 Crankworx stop in Rotorua, New Zealand.
The 2019 FMB World Tour season is now over with 21-year-old rider Bringer crowned the 2019 Red Bull Rookie of the Year for his breakthrough MTB performances.
He competed in the USA, Austria, Canada, Spain and Germany, with his best result being a fourth-place finish at the Gold level event O’Marisquino in Vigo, Spain where he finished ahead of some elite slopestyle riders like Nicholi Rogatkin (USA) and Lukas Knopf (GER).
His video submission for the Red Bull Best Line video contest netted him an extra 300 points for first, which cemented his 2019 Red Bull Rookie of the Year Award.
He will now get to face the likes of former Triple Crown of Slopestyle winner Rogatkin, current Crankworx champion Brett Rheeder and compatriot Tomas Lemoine when the Crankworx season gets underway in March.
Here is what the Vence native had to say about his impressive 2019 season:
First of all, why do they call you ‘The Hulk’?
That nickname is probably because of my size – I’m definitely a big guy.
When did you start riding dirt jumps?
I was a BMX rider for around 16 years and I only really started riding MTB last summer. I love riding dirt jumps and I’m really tall, so MTB was the best option for me.
What were your aims for the 2019 season?
This year was my first real experience in the MTB world, especially slopestyle. I had so much fun. It was hard to do exactly what I wanted during all of the competitions, but now I know what I should work on for the next season. My aim was to get a wildcard, so here we go!
Who has been your biggest bike inspiration?
My biggest inspiration is my Dad. I am where I am today because of him and my family.
What went through your head when you heard you won the 2019 Red Bull Rookie of the Year Award?
I’m so stoked to ride my first FMB World Tour Diamond event. I can’t wait to be there!
You’ll be riding at Crankworx Rotorua against some of the best riders the world has ever seen. How does that make you feel?
It’s definitely scary, but it’s going to be fun to ride with them. I already know a lot of the guys that are riding, so it’s going to be sick to hang out with them in New Zealand.
How important do you think an initiative like the Red Bull Rookie of the Year Award is to riders and the scene as a whole?
It’s definitely a good idea. It’s a chance for kids or new riders to get an invitation to a Diamond event and I hope the Red Bull Rookie of the Year Award will stay in order to help the young riders get some exposure and to get a taste of the highest level.
Any plans for the off-season?
I’m going to ride a lot to get ready for next season. I still have a lot of work to do to be ready for Rotorua.
Looking ahead to the 2020 season, which events are you most looking forward to?
I’m going to ride as many FMB World Tour Gold events as possible and I hope I will get enough points to ride all the Diamond events.
Drew Bezanson Takes BMX Park to the Next Level | In The Moment
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BMX Park sensation Drew Bezanson is back from injury and ready to break the internet one more time with this follow-up to Joyride 150.
Growing up in Truro, Nova Scotia, on the east coast of Canada meant long winters and seclusion from the rest of the BMX world for Drew Bezanson, but persistence and a genuine passion for riding to the best of his ability have certainly paid off. Among the many crown jewels in his trophy case are the 2010 and 2012 Transworld BMX NORA Cups for Ramp Rider of the year.
The Stuff You Don’t See at the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup | Bloopers 2019
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Relive the UCI MTB World Cup action on Red Bull TV – https://www.redbull.com/uci
It doesn’t always go to plan when filming at the UCI MTB World Cup. Here are some of our favourite bloopers from the 2019 season. Some sterling outtakes from the likes of Rob Warner, Eliot Jackson, Aaron Gwin, Loic Bruni, Rachel Atherton and Tracey Hannah.
Van der Poel extends win run at UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup
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Dutch phenomenon triumphs at Koksijde as Briton Pidcock places 10th over sand.
Dutchman Mathieu van der Poel continued his amazing 2019 bike dominance with his second consecutive 2019/2020 UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup win at the Koksijde stop in Belgium. Here is all you need to know:
– Van der Poel sat out the first three rounds of the UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup season to focus on his road cycling, which paid off handsomely with a superb Tour of Britain victory in the wake of classic wins at Amstel Gold Race, Dwars door Vlaanderen and Brabantse Pijl.
– The 24-year-old also pushed Swiss XCO legend Nino Schurter hard in the 2019 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup title race thanks to three victories and a second place.
– Back in cyclo-cross, Van der Poel came into the fifth round of the 2019/2020 World Cup season buoyed by his victory at last week’s Czech Republic stop in Tabor.
– He started badly this time around, however stormed back to pass the whole field during a spectacular opening lap before pulling clear to win from Belgium’s Laurens Sweeck and Belgian champion Toon Aerts.
– He revealed: “It was definitely one of my best first laps ever. I got stuck behind a crash in the first corner and I wanted to take my time to get back to the front, but I felt immediately that I had really good legs. Before I knew it, I was back in second. I rode my own race. That’s always a good idea in the sand. It’s the easiest way.”
– It represents his 33rd consecutive cyclo-cross victory, including his 2019 World Championship title at Bogense back in February. He added: “Of course, one day I’m going to lose one. You can’t win them all. I’m already very proud of what I achieved the past few weeks.”
– Briton Thomas Pidcock improved on last week’s 14th place with 10th as Belgian Eli Iserbyt‘s title lead was cut to just 18 points by Aerts with Van der Poel 17th overall.
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