Follow Joe Smith’s build-up to Red Bull Hardline

The video below is the first episode in a series of edits. The basic gist of the proposed three-part series being following Joe as he goes through the off-season and into the race season with a fairly clear target in mind. Namely, a Hardline medal.

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If you watched last year’s Red Bull Hardline (which you very likely did because you’ve clicked on this story), you may remember that Joe Smith was very probably heading for at least a podium spot… until he crashed out.

Hardline appeals to a particular type of rider. Perhaps not the all-out fastest World Cup dominators. It’s not their sort of thing. Too slow. Too bonkers.

Hardline seems to suit riders like Joe, Adam Brayton, Craig Evans and Bernard Kerr. British riders in other words. Although, arguably one of the more enticing riders to watch is Norway’s Brage Vestavik.

Regardless, Red Bull Hardline is like a Downhill World Cup from another dimension. We really, really enjoy watching it.

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Ben Haworth

Orange Switch 6er. Stif Squatcher. Schwalbe Magic Mary Purple Addix front. Maxxis DHR II 3C MaxxTerra rear. Coil fan. Ebikes are not evil. I have been a writer for nigh on 20 years, a photographer for 25 years and a mountain biker for 30 years. I have written countless magazine and website features and route guides for the UK mountain bike press, most notably for the esteemed and highly regarded Singletrackworld. Although I am a Lancastrian, I freely admit that West Yorkshire is my favourite place to ride. Rarely a week goes by without me riding and exploring the South Pennines.

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