Oct. 21, 2015, 7:37 a.m. -  Andrew Drennan

#!markdown I am so conflicted on this topic. On one hand I understand the argument that these guys all choose to be here and send death defying stunts. I also agree that they don't get enough support for what they are doing. I partially think this is just the wrong format for the event. We have seen how successful the fest series has been (I mean hell they swept the podium at rampage). Maybe the FMB style that pushes scores and podiums just isn't right. This event is supposed to be the pinnacle of FREERIDE mountain biking. Maybe we give these guys a week out in the desert to put together awesome footage for the viewers free from the pressure to drop in with the wind. Free from pressure to send drops that will get a high score because they might die. I think the mountain bike community (all the bike brands and media outlets and the fans) can make a competing event that these riders would rather be at. Maybe red bull then steps up when they are losing their event and makes rampage better supported for the riders who risk everything.