Riders revealed as Red Bull Hardline set to rock up in Tasmania

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Gee Atherton performs at Red Bull Hardline July 2023, Dinas Mawddwy, Wales. — Gee Atherton performs at Redbull Hardline July 2023, Dinas Mawddwy, Wales.

Celebrating ten years since its beginning in the Welsh hills, Red Bull Hardline will welcome thousands of bike fans to Maydena Bike Park, Tasmania on February 24, 2024.

Widely recognised as the toughest downhill mountain bike race in the world, Red Bull Hardline demands absolutely everything from the most skilled downhill riders.

For those competing in Tasmania, this event will be a new course with new challenges to face.

The invite-only event includes 26 riders who will compete in both the Australia and UK competitions, and 12 wild card riders who will compete only in Australia.

Riders from Australia and New Zealand make up many of the wild cards picks, with the likes of Tassie local Dan Booker, Harriet Burbidge-Smith from Canberra and Remy Morton on the list.

Multiple Crankworx event champion Harriet Burbidge-Smith shares her excitement to be chosen as a wild card rider: “Red Bull Hardline is the pinnacle event for MTB riders. I am truly so excited to see Australia host this in 2024 and in a location like Tasmania. It will no doubt come with its challenges, but this is what us riders train and work so hard for.”

Nic Street, Minister for Stadia and Events Tasmania, said: “Red Bull Hardline has a global reputation for being the ultimate test in downhill mountain biking. Tasmania has long been a bucket list destination for mountain biking because of our unique environment and hospitality, and now the best in the world are coming to prove themselves at Maydena. I am confident that this is set to be the best Red Bull Hardline yet.”

To keep up to date on all the latest information, including ticket availability, event updates and course updates visit www.redbull.com/hardline and join the conversation @RedBullAU using #RedBullHardline