The rugged desert landscape of Virgin, Utah once again set the stage for the Red Bull Rampage 2024 – freeride MTB athletes from all over the world came together, proving why they are the best of the best. With three riders representing PROPAIN and the first-ever women's Rampage, this year's edition had a lot to offer.
At this special event, the riders not only had to show their riding skills but also demonstrate their creativity and endurance in building their own lines. As with every Rampage, after inspecting the 'Rampage Zone,' the serious digging began – supported by their personal digging crews, the athletes shaped their lines. Carson was already familiar with this year’s venue having competed here in 2018 and 2019. For Cami and Clemens, the terrain was completely new, but that didn’t stop them from constructing big jumps and high drops for their lines. Especially Clemens brought his trail-building experience to the table – it’s no wonder he and his company, CK Constructions, are in high demand at many bike festivals.
In the steep and exposed terrain, every millimeter counts. Our riders carefully studied their lines before each practice run, mentally going through every step, because even the smallest mistake can lead to disaster here – something Clemens experienced during his Rampage debut last year.
On the very first training day, Cami, Clemens, and Carson focused intensely on hitting the first big features. With their custom-designed Spindrifts, they mastered the steep terrain and charged down the descents. Carson, competing in this legendary event for the tenth time, showed just how fine the line between success and risk can be: "Even the smallest things can catch you out in this terrain. After a really solid first morning testing some of the bigger jumps, a small transition in my line turned into a worst-case scenario, and I got thrown off a small cliff." After the initial shock, there was fortunately an all-clear—Carson is good to go on.
But things took a different turn for Cami Nogueira. She also suffered a severe crash during training. After a massive drop, the Argentinian rider crashed at high speed in the outrun, hitting an obstacle head-on. Videos of the brutal crash quickly spread across social media. However, given the circumstances, the outcome was relatively mild—Cami returned with facial abrasions and a broken nose, making it clear she had no intention of missing the final as she got back on her bike. But after a rest day, the sobering news came: Cami would have to sit out the final. Hats off to this strong woman—after this first Rampage appearance, there’s only one thing left to say: "Respect the send!"
And things got even worse for the Propain team. Clemens, just like last year, felt the full impact of the Rampage. After landing his rear wheel on a rock in a steep section, the rider from Lower Austria lost control and was literally thrown off the track. Following a hard impact in a compression, first responders were immediately on the scene—it quickly became clear that, due to the exposed location, a helicopter evacuation was necessary. In the hospital, the diagnosis followed: a dislocated hip and several minor compression fractures in the vertebrae, but luckily, no surgery was needed. But Clemens wouldn’t be Clemens if he let such crashes hold him back. Just a few days after the crash, he was back on social media—with a question that once again shows what these remarkable athletes are made of: "How can I do better next time?"
This left only Carson for the final—his impressive practice runs gave hope for another podium finish, just like last year.
It was getting serious: final adjustments to Carson's Rampage bike setup on the morning of the final day—now, full focus is required.
But the crowd had to be patient before the big showdown could begin. Harsh gusts of wind swept over the notorious red cliffs of southwestern Utah.
After a long wait, the moment finally arrived. With an impressive 360° jump and a spectacular flip, the US American Carson-like rider showcased his skills, delivering a strong first run. The scoreboard lit up with 85 points.
But for Carson, it wouldn’t go beyond the first run. Further wind delays caused long interruptions, with only seven riders making it to a second run. In the end, the US American secured a solid seventh place. The victory went to the Canadian Brandon Semenuk, who delivered a spectacular second run, marking his fifth Rampage win. In the women’s field, Robin Goomes took the win ahead of Georgia Astle and Casey Brown. The women’s contest made freeride history the day before, with the first-ever Rampage for women, impressing in all aspects. The entire lineup delivered breathtaking lines with huge drops, flips, and steep chutes etched into the desert terrain.
But despite the sobering events in the qualifiers, the Propain team did not leave empty-handed this year. Cami Nogueira was crowned with the "Toughest Rider Award" at the end of the day—an honor she truly deserved. We congratulate all the participants on their incredible performances and wish a quick recovery to those who crashed!
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