Two DH legends return for Hardline Tasmania
Red Bull’s signature freeride and extreme downhill events have defined mountain biking for hardcore riders and the public at large.
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What started with Rampage in North America has evolved to include Hardline in Wales, under the auspices of downhill mountain biking Atherton dynasty. Last year, Tasmania was added, enhancing Hardline’s appeal with a counter-seasonal event in the southern hemisphere.
For the 2025 Red Bull Hardline schedule, two events in separate hemispheres will again test the world’s most fearless and bold riders. The traditional home of Hardline, Wales, will host its 11th incarnation on the weekend of 26-27 July.
kade Edwards Hardline Drone, by Red Bull
For fans who can’t wait until the northern hemisphere summer, Hardline entertainment can be had on 7-8 February with Hardline Tasmania 2025.
The rider roster for Hardline Tasmania is tremendous, featuring experienced UCI World Cup winners, World Champions, and some legends of the sport who are coming out of retirement to race.
Rónán Dunne won both the Hardline events last year and will be back to defend his title in Tasmania this weekend. “The thought of Red Bull Hardline 2025 excites me as it's my favourite race of the year. I cannot wait to get to the start line. I’m really looking forward to the battle of defending my titles from 2024.”
Two legendary riders return
Course designer and former UCI downhill World Cup/World Champion winner, Gee Atherton, will be present, as will fellow UK stars Laurie Greenland and Bernard Kerr.
New Zealand’s hard-charging duo of Brook MacDonald and George Brannigan is confirmed, as are Australian UCI downhill pros, Troy Brosnan and Connor Fearon.
And those legends returning to roll into the testing Hardline course in Tasmania? None other than Western Australia’s Sam Hill, one of downhill and enduro mountain biking’s most celebrated riders. Hill will be out to prove that his ageless fitness and foot-out-flat-out style are still relevant.
2024 redbull hardline tas 1.jpg, by Liam Mercer
Loyal downhill racing fans will be thrilled by Hill’s presence at Hardline Tasmania, but perhaps even more so will be the presence of Josh Bryceland. The former UK downhill pro was one of the most popular downhill racers of the 2010s, retiring from elite-level racing at only 27 in 2017.
Austria’s Valentina Höll, the teenage prodigy who has developed into a dominant force in women’s downhill racing, will also be in Tasmania.
In contrast to the Welsh Hardline events, the Tasmanian chapter features a dry and dusty course, creating loose-over-hardpack traction issues that should make for a thrilling spectacle. For fans who want to witness the world’s best downhill riders test themselves against an uncompromisingly technical track in Tasmania, there are limited tickets available for spectators.
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