MBUK video: The race even the pros are scared of: Red Bull Hardline

MBUK video: The race even the pros are scared of: Red Bull Hardline

What does it take to survive Red Bull Hardline? We chat to the pros and find out the answer

Rachel Bennet

Published: June 19, 2024 at 4:39 pm

Red Bull Hardline is the scariest mountain bike race in the world. So scary that even the pros need a serious think before tackling this incredible course!

The race is the brainchild of former World Cup downhill racer Dan Atherton, who decided World Cup tracks were simply not difficult enough! 2024 marks 10 years of Hardline in Wales, and every year the course gets tougher and the riders get better at tackling it.

But why is it so scary? And what does it take to survive and dominate the world’s toughest downhill race? Watch the video below to find out!

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Rachel Bennet

Staff writer

Rachel is a staff writer for Mountain Biking UK and a regular contributor to BikeRadar. Hailing from the north east of Scotland, you can usually find her out in the mountains running the rule over bikes and gear. She has worked all over the mountain bike industry, including on shop floors, digging fresh trails for national races, and fixing mountain bikes of all shapes and sizes. Most recently, she worked as a mountain bike mechanic and suspension specialist, further developing her knowledge of all things tech. Rachel is well-versed on what works and what doesn’t, and is no stranger to racing, competing in enduro and endurance events across the world. She’s even picked up a few podium spots along the way.
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