Started in: 2004
First winner: Paul Basagoitia (USA)
2023 winner: Emil Johansson (SWE)
Whistler Bike Park Trails: Red Bull Joyride course in the Boneyard, the base of Whistler Mountain
Red Bull Joyride 2024 Location: “The Boneyard” (Skiers Plaza – bottom of the Whistler Mountain Bike Park): Spectators have the option to view competitions from Skier’s Plaza or to hike up the mountain to watch beside the fences. Kindly note that open alcohol is not permitted.
Freeride Mountain Biking enters a new era in 2024 with women competing at the pinnacle of the sport for the first time ever. Female athletes will be able to show off their skills and creativity in all Crankworx FMBA Slopestyle World Championship events, marking an important step towards equality and inclusion. More details here.
“…the Super Bowl of the mountain biking world.” The biggest and most storied Slopestyle course on the World Tour circuit, and a pivotal event as the discipline’s best battle for points for the Crankworx FMBA Slopestyle World Championship and the Triple Crown of Slopestyle. Bringing together over 35,000 fans on the ground, and millions more around the world, Red Bull Joyride is the biggest stage in the sport.
Staged in the “Boneyard,” the dirt stadium at the base of the Whistler Mountain Bike Park, Red Bull Joyride offers the best Slopestyle mountain bikers on the planet two runs – that’s two chances for glory, two opportunities to throw down high-scoring tricks and move up the leader board, and two moments in time to leave their mark on the history of the sport. The 14 best riders in the world bring their A-game to this invitational showcase, interpreting a custom-built course and giving it their all.
All events in the quest for the Crankworx FMBA Slopestyle World Championship are broadcast LIVE on all your devices on Red Bull TV.
Missed the broadcast? The full broadcast replay will also be on Red Bull TV for the duration of the season.
Event Information & Format
Invite only based on qualification through the FMBA rules and regulations.
FMBA Qualified. Total of 15 male riders + 2 alternates and 6 female riders + 1 alternate.
Format:
- best score of two runs
- the start order for run one is based on the Crankworx FMBA SWC standings, with riders appearing in reverse order
- run two will be done in reverse order, based on the results of the first run
Course: Designed and built by Paddy Kaye & Joyride Bike Parks
FESTIVAL PASSES
The time has come to secure your front-row seats to the action! Elevate your Crankworx Whistler week with epic VIP experiences for the RockShox Canadian Open DH and Red Bull Joyride!
SPECTATOR VIEWING INFO
RED BULL JOYRIDE – TBD
Note: There are no bikes permitted within spectator viewing areas in the Boneyard.