BMX, MTB and ROAD Bikes go head to head in Red Bull Event

May 1st, 2014 2:47pm

BMX, ROAD AND MOUNTAIN BIKES COLLIDE ON DIRT COURSE DURING DOMINION RIVERROCK FESTIVAL

Never before seen head-to-head race brings together all disciplines for Red Bull Berm Burners

Richmond, VA (May 1, 2014) -- Attention dirt jumpers, cyclocross racers, and downhill mountain bikers—the challenge will be set on May 17. Fixed gear cyclist Addison Zawada will be one of 30 professional cyclists from all bike disciplines set to compete in Red Bull Berm Burners, a first-of-its kind individual head-to-head pursuit dirt cycling competition at the Dominion Riverrock outdoor festival in downtown Richmond.

Red Bull Berm Burners’ stripped down pump track presents a unique challenge to all disciplines of riders, ultimately testing their core abilities on a dirt cyclone of moto whoops housed between two fast, steep berms. Influenced by BMX racing, track cycling, and motocross, the completed 100’ by 25’ oval course will feature pump track style rollers leading into two nearly vertical six-foot berms. The race is open to 20’ BMX and 26’ and 29’ mountain bike wheels with both rigid and suspension frames, along with all other bike disciplines.

“Red Bull Berm Burners is an event that combines all my personal skills as a rider,” said Zawada. “Coming from a BMX background and now my experience in road cycling, events like this are part of what keep me a well rounded athlete.”

Thirty professional riders will compete in the qualifying round, in a five-lap heat. Sixteen riders with the fastest heat times will then compete in the Red Bull Berm Burners Pro Finals, in a head-to-head format.

In addition to the professional race, the Red Bull Berm Burners open amateur race will take place on May 18. Cyclists from all age groups and classes are welcome to enter. Race format for the qualifiers and finals will follow the same format as the professional race.

For more information, please visit the Red Bull Berm Burners event page on Dominion River Rock.

RedBull event track map and bike competition