Started in: 2004
First winner: Paul Basagoitia (USA)
2022 winner: Emil Johansson (SWE)
Whistler Bike Park Trails: Red Bull Joyride course in the Boneyard, the base of Whistler Mountain

Red Bull Joyride 2023 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.

“…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 14 riders + 2 alternates

• Top 6 pre-qualified from the 2023 Crankworx FMBA SWC standings
• Next top 8 in the FMBA World Ranking as of 6 weeks prior to the event

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

SPECTATOR VIEWING INFO:

RED BULL JOYRIDE – Foot traffic can walk up the spectator viewing route to several different viewing areas within the Boneyard. Please ask a Crankworx volunteer if you are unsure about a particular viewing area.

Note: There are no bikes permitted within spectator viewing areas in the Boneyard.

JOYRIDE VIP – VIP guests can walk up the spectator viewing route on the left side of the Boneyard to the gated VIP areas. Bag check available in VIP zone, no coat check. Security check will also be in place. Guests with any of the Joyride VIP passes (Slopedeck, Skybox, general VIP) will be directed by security to their designated viewing area.