Si
svolgerà a Berlino il 24 agosto e secondo gli ideatori sarà
un evento senza precedenti in cui per la prima volta SX e Freestyle si
combineranno in un'unica competizione...
La pista avrà una partenza
SX e un percorso totalmente innovativo rispetto agli attuali tracciati
di coppa del mondo, con un mega salto finale sul quale i riders saranno
chiamati a dare il meglio del proprio repertorio freestyle per vincere
un ulteriore premio in denaro.
I partecipanti saranno 64: 32 invitati
tra i migliori riders internazionali in base al ranking UCI, 16 wild cards
(del mondo freestyle e race), quindi 16 riders selezionati con delle qualifiche
che si svolgeranno il giorno 23 agosto.
La costruzione della pista è
affidata alla ELITE TRAX di Tom Ritzenthaler.
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Official Press release from Red Bull:
Freestyle BMX riders battling each other at full speed on a race track,
and racers flying over the final jump with insane tricks: that’s
Red Bull R.Evolution at Berlin’s Mellowpark on August 24, 2012!
With this innovative competition at Germany’s capital, Red Bull
presents an all-new SX event concept for international and German BMXers
integrating numerous freestyle elements into a race track with absolute
flow. The idea behind the event: to get away from rules and strict regulations,
back to the origins of BMX and pure riding pleasure – a welcome
diversion for the international top riders after their stressful season.
The race track will be erected at Berlin’s Mellowpark especially
for the event, and will be maintained thereafter. This makes Mellowpark
the biggest and most varied training facility in Germany, which is good
news for the country’s BMXers, especially with regard to major BMX
events in the future. For further information, please visit www.redbull.de/revolution
Yes to variety, no to boring tea parties! For the world’s best
BMX riders as well as for the fans on site and the viewers watching the
live webcast, the demanding and unique Red Bull R.Evolution track will
provide top-notch action never seen before. A special score for the most
stylish final jump guarantees an extra dose of adrenaline. 64 participants
will be at the start, including 32 invited riders (according to UCI world
ranking), 16 wild cards (riders with a freestyle background & big
names) and 16 riders who advance from the qualifier that will be held
on August 23. In each run, eight riders will race down the ten-metre starting
ramp simultaneously. The four fastest riders crossing the finish line
will advance to the next round. Finally, the showdown of the remaining
eight riders on the night of August 24 will test the nerves of riders
and spectators alike.
In building the track, no limits were set to the planners’ creativity.
The result is a track that is truly unique and varied like no other. Directly
after leaving the starting tower, the riders will jump over the track
with a speed of 60 km/h. Subsequently, they nearly don’t have to
pedal anymore as the track shines with a unique flow. What follows is
a jump & snake section which is quite untypical for racing, and an
enhanced box jump. Finally, there’s the massive final jump where
the riders will get a special freestyle score. The 3 judges Paul de Jong
(NED), Tobias Wicke (GER), and Steve Spencer (USA) will select the best
trick in every heat according to difficulty, execution, and style. In
the end, the rider with the most style points will get extra prize-money.
At each of the head-to-head duels, the eight riders will fight until their
legs burn and the crowd goes wild.
BMX legend Mike Day (USA) is absolutely stoked by the concept: “BMX
for me has always been a passion and has taken me all over the world loving
and enjoying riding my bike together with other riders. I am sure we will
have good times at Red Bull R.Evolution. As the masterminds behind this
project are hands down the best in the business I am expecting one of
the most dialed tracks to hit the scene.”
In addition to international top stars also some local heroes will compete,
including Germany’s best BMX riders. The Red Bull R.Evolution will
have a heavy influence on the German BMX racing scene. Such an event will
extremely increase the level of awareness for the BMX sport. Kids all
over Germany will get excited about BMX racing.
Entrance to Red Bull R.Evolution is 5 Euro. Tickets will be available
in pre-sale from August 1, 2012, and at the Mellowpark box office on the
day of the event. For updates on programme, field of riders and side events,
please visit www.redbull.de/revolution.
Programme on Friday, August 24, 2012:
7.00 – 8.30 pm 1/8 Finals (3 rounds)
8.30 – 9.20 pm 1/4 Finals
9.20 – 9.45 pm 1/2 Finals
9:45 – 10.00 pm Final
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