Tyres on the ground at Rampage: here's who to follow on Instagram

This year's themes: canyon gaps and... IV bags?

By far the best place to keep up with what happens during the days leading up to the 2019 Red Bull Rampage is Instagram. Here’s who to follow.

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The building is pretty much done but the build-up continues apace.

Although Rampage riders’ Instagram accounts are not the unfiltered, informal, free and easy breezy things they may have been in years past (they’re now principally advertising channels by stealth) the social media channel is still an excellent behind-the-scenes peek.

This year’s themes: canyon gaps and… IV bags?

Andreu Lacondeguy

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Here is my 2019 @redbullrampage @yt_industries custom bike. @hectorcash

A post shared by Andreu Lacondeguy (@andreulacondeguy) on Oct 19, 2019 at 7:43am PDT

Brandon Semenuk

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Up close and personal with ? @clayporter over all these years of @redbull Rampage

A post shared by Brandon Semenuk (@brandonsemenuk) on Oct 20, 2019 at 10:10am PDT

Carson Storch

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First practice day, rode a bunch of the mellow stuff on my line after rebuilding/adding some new. Having fun and taking it slow! Looking forward to lots of practice the next three days! @dustingilding ?? @redbull #rampage2019

A post shared by Carson Storch (@carsonstorch) on Oct 21, 2019 at 7:39pm PDT

Thomas Genon

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Rest day testing out the #bomberpurple | ? by the one and only @beni____g

A post shared by ?Thomas Genon⚓️ (@thomasgenon) on Oct 22, 2019 at 7:30am PDT

Szymon Godziek

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What a good day today. Its been a year since last spin. ??? the @novatecwheels sound ?? @marcinrotacja

A post shared by Szymon Godziek (@szymongodziek) on Oct 20, 2019 at 9:13pm PDT

Emil Johansson

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my first rampage bike is ready to get the tires in the dirt out here. could not be more happy about how this swedish air force themed custom paint turned out. number 99’ on the head tube for my year of birth. @trekraceshop x @ericheth never disappoints | can’t thank all the sponsors involved in getting this bike ready on such a short notice! ? | [o] @iancollinsphotography

A post shared by ???? ????????? (@johanssoemil) on Oct 22, 2019 at 6:04am PDT

Brett Rheader

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First hits with @andreulacondeguy last night! Felt so good to get on the bike on first practice day. Hoping for some more today. Video | @peterjamisonmedia

A post shared by Brett Rheeder (@brettrheeder) on Oct 22, 2019 at 6:08am PDT

Reed Boggs

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checked a couple things off this morning ? [o] @peterjamisonmedia #mtb #rampage

A post shared by REED BOGGS (@reedboggs) on Oct 22, 2019 at 8:56pm PDT

Cam Zink

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Just tested out our big dog drop coined, "The Republican." 48 feet tip to tip (bigger take off on the upper left). Around 35 feet vertical if my mental pathagorean theorem is right… Rides like a dream! Gonna feel real nice to spin on Friday's Final. // @peterjamisonmedia photo #rampage2019

A post shared by Cam Zink (@camzink) on Oct 22, 2019 at 1:46pm PDT

Tom van Steenbergen

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So pumped to get this out of the way this morning! Ready for more riding tomorrow!! Feeling goooood about my line and what I have planned. @peterjamisonmedia ?

A post shared by Tom van Steenbergen (@tvansteenbergen) on Oct 22, 2019 at 8:00pm PDT

Kyle Strait

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Went to bed yesterday with all the flu symptoms and struggled through the night. Got an IV out at the site today and rested a bit. Finally felt good enough in the afternoon to send a couple things on my line. Hoping for a better day tomorrow! PC: @nicolasbrizin #noordinarylife

A post shared by kylestrait (@kylestrait) on Oct 22, 2019 at 9:22pm PDT

Kurt Sorge

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Getting warmed up in practise! ? @chaddy_witcz

A post shared by Kurt Sorge (@kurtsorge) on Oct 22, 2019 at 8:15pm PDT

Tyler McCaul

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Got a scary one outta the way this mornin. Wussed out on this one last year so it felt good to get it today. ? @peterjamisonmedia #redbullrampage #redbullrampage2019

A post shared by Tyler McCaul ? ✈️ ⚓️ (@tylermccaul) on Oct 22, 2019 at 2:05pm PDT

Graham Agassiz

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Couple of IV bags later and it’s time to ride. Feels good to clock some Utah air miles again | ? @caljelley | #rampage #4thgear #howsitgoin #roughaf

A post shared by Graham Agassiz (@grahamagassiz) on Oct 22, 2019 at 9:02pm PDT

Vincent Tupin

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Evening first training ? @iancollinsphotography / @wolisphoto / @trevorlyden #redbullrampage2019

A post shared by Vincent Tupin (@vinny_t_) on Oct 22, 2019 at 10:49am PDT

Reece Wallace

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Can’t wait to ride this thing tomorrow and start testing out my line • @giantbicycles @dvosuspension @industry_nine @maxxisbike @chromagbikes ? @the_real_liam_wallace

A post shared by Reece Wallace (@reece_wallace) on Oct 22, 2019 at 4:19pm PDT

Ethan Nell

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The hip at the top of the mountain GOES ? @mcclayne_empey

A post shared by Ethan Nell (@ethan_nell) on Oct 22, 2019 at 12:17pm PDT

Brendan Fairclough

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Shovel down, helmet on for a few race runs down #kong. Project #KOMKONG .Feels good getting the tyres in the dirt for the first time. #gameon #mtb #tldbike #gopro #D?

A post shared by Brendan Fairclough (@brendog1) on Oct 21, 2019 at 9:51am PDT

DJ Brandt

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Lil recap packed full of the latest techniques that help us get these massive builds done so fast! | ? @torypowers | @commencalbikes #redbullrampage2019

A post shared by DJ Brandt (@djshreda) on Oct 22, 2019 at 8:00am PDT

Johny Salido

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My Mexican Weapon for @redbullrampage 2019. Thanks to all my sponsors for making this happen?? Time to start trying out mi line. #holytoledoitsjohnysalido PC: @taylorfr27 . . . @redbullmexico @transitionbikes @akroncom @akrongasolineras @industry_nine @dvosuspension @urrea.herramientas @vidabirdman @hopetech @bikelogistics @hexcentrix_bikes @outflow.life @evocsports @chromagbikes @foxracingmexico @sellamilk_oficial @allmountainstyle @sensusgrips @aftonshoes @wildernesstrailbikes

A post shared by JUAN DIEGO SALIDO (@johnysalido) on Oct 22, 2019 at 8:41am PDT

Bienve Aguado Alba

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It’s time to test #redbullrampage [O] @tobogangsters

A post shared by Bienvenido Aguado (@bienvenidoaguado) on Oct 22, 2019 at 1:22pm PDT

Red Bull Rampage 2019

When: Friday October 25, 5pm UK

Watch it: redbull.com/us-en/events/rampage

Who:
Andreu Lacondeguy
Brandon Semenuk
Carson Storch
Thomas Genon
Szymon Godziek
Emil Johansson
Brett Rheader
Reed Boggs
Cam Zink
Tom van Steenbergen
Kyle Strait
Kurt Sorge
Tyler McCaul
Graham Agassiz
Vincent Tupin
Reece Wallace
Ethan Nell
Bienve Aguado Alba
Brendan Fairclough

MBR

MBR

Tyres on the ground at Rampage: here’s who to follow on Instagram

Andreu Lacondeguy

Brandon Semenuk

Carson Storch

Thomas Genon

Szymon Godziek

Emil Johansson

Brett Rheader

Red Bull Rampage 2019

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