THE MAIN EVENT
RED BULL HARDLINE
Now in its 10th year, Red Bull Hardline needs little introduction. Renowned as the world’s most challenging downhill race event, Red Bull Hardline combines world-cup level downhill, with massive jumps and drops. For the first time ever, Red Bull Hardline is moving beyond its original Welsh home to a brand new second venue right here in Maydena. Red Bull Hardline will see the world’s fastest racers and freeriders invited take on one of the world’s most challenging downhill race courses.
GET YOUR TICKETS
RED BULL HARDLINE SPECTATING
Red Bull Hardline is a ticketed event, with a range of ticket options available starting from $25. To ensure that nobody needs to miss out there is an access pass for both riders and spectators alike. For walking access grab a Spectator Pass starting at $25 for 1-day. Level this up with a 2-day or VIP Spectator Pass for the ultimate experience. If riding to all the best spots on the hill is more your vibe, grab a regular Summit Uplift Pass and venue access is included for the day/s you’ve booked. Grab all the details below.
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WALKING ACCESS
A Spectator Pass will provide individuals walking access to the Red Bull Hardline course, spectator areas, the event expo, the beer garden, food trucks and live music. Spectator passes will be required to be purchased for access on Friday, February 23rd for Red Bull Hardline Seeding and Saturday, February 24th for Red Bull Hardline Racing.
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RIDING ACCESS
All Maydena Bike Park Uplift Passes and Gravity Fest event entry will give riders venue access to Red Bull Hardline for the days those passes incur. Example – Maydena Cup DH Racers will have venue access for Red Bull Hardline Seeding on Friday Feb 23rd included with their race entry, but will NOT have venue access on Saturday Feb 24th because the Maydena Cup DH has completed.
GETTING HERE
TRANSPORT
The primary method for event access will be by car, accessing the Maydena town via Gordon River Rd. Event parking will be available as you enter the town on the right-hand side. Bus shuttles from both Hobart and New Norfolk will be available daily on Friday February 23rd and Saturday February 24th with bookings available soon.
- RED BULL HARDLINE SPECTATOR PASSES
- 1-Day Spectator Pass | Red Bull Hardline Seeding
Includes walking only venue access - 1-Day Spectator Pass | Red Bull Hardline Racing
Includes walking only venue access - 2-Day Spectator Pass | Red Bull Hardline Seeding & Racing
Includes walking only venue access - Early Bird (limited qty until sold out)
- General (available until Dec 31st, 2023)
- Final (Jan 1st - Event Date)
- 2-Day VIP Spectator Pass | Red Bull Hardline Seeding & Racing
Includes walking only venue access, VIP areas, spectator uplifts, inclusive food and drinks on race day only
- Adult $25.00
U18(5&Under Free) $20.00 - Adult $35.00
U18(5&Under Free) $25.00 - SOLD OUT!
- Adult $45.00
U18(5&Under Free) $30.00 - Adult $55.00
U18(5&Under Free) $40.00 - $395.00
RACE THE NATTY DH
MAYDENA CUP DOWNHILL
Wed 21st – Fri 23rd
The Maydena Cup Downhill is a high-level downhill race event, using an updated version of Maydena’s renowned downhill race course, The Natty.
The Maydena Cup is your chance to join some of the world’s fastest racers, on one of Australia’s only world-level downhill race courses!
RELAXED FORMAT, NOT SO RELAXED JUMPS
JUMP JAM
Thursday 22nd 6pm
A classic jump jam format, just on really big jumps! This event gives riders an allocated time slot to session our brand new freeride zone, with judges picking winners at their discretion for Biggest Whips, Best Style, Best Trick and more.
CHOOSE YOUR LINE DOWN
KING AND QUEEN OF THE MOUNTAIN
Sunday 25th
A unique race event where riders choose their own race course from the summit down to the finish, 820 vertical metres below. With nearly 100 trails to choose from, this event is about tactics as much as it is all out speed!
With close to 100 trails to choose from, and nearly infinite trail combinations, racers can choose a course that suits their ability and individual skillset.
JUST FOR THE KIDS
KIDS FEST
Sunday 25th
We can’t let the adults have all the fun! This is an event just for the kids, with a full-day program of events and activities to suit all abilities.
The morning will consist of open practice for both the DH and Flow courses. With the afternoon available for open racing on both tracks. Kids will have up to two cracks on each track in the afternoon to find the confidence to put down their best times.
Flow Race – Scandinavia
DH Race – Moss Def
SUNDAY EVENING APRÈS
LIVE MUSIC, FOOD & MORE
No Maydena event would be complete without some Après. Join us Friday & Saturday evening for live music and great food after a great day of racing. Featuring local Tasmanian artists, chef’s and brewers you will have the opportunity to sample some of Tasmania’s finest.
JOIN THE TEAM
VOLUNTEERS
No good events occur without a dedicated volunteer team, this one is no exception. Volunteers will receive uplift vouchers for their efforts and will be fed all weekend!
NETWORK CLOSURES
BIKE PARK RIDING
There will be increased uplift volumes to cater for the event, but with multiple events running throughout the week the regular uplift services may have longer than usual wait times.
The Lower Mountain Uplift WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE from Monday Feb 19th – Sunday 25th.
There will be significant trail closures to the eastern aspect of the bike park from Tues, Feb 20th to Sat, Feb 24th. Primarily located above midline these closures will affect the trails from Pandani and below to Midline. Dirt Surfer will also be closed for this period. Please see the map below for area closures (subject to change).
SCHEDULE
(Subject to change)
Tuesday February 20th
9:30am - 4:00pm
Uplifts Operating
MBP trails open to public
9:30am - 4:00pm
Red Bull Hardline
Course Walk - First Look (Invited athletes only)
Wednesday February 21st
8:30am - 8:00pm
Event Village & Expo Open
9:30am - 4:00pm
Uplifts Operating
MBP trails open to public
9:30am - 4:00pm
Red Bull Hardline
Practice
9:30am - 12:30pm
Maydena Cup DH
Practice - Group B
1:00pm - 4:30pm
Maydena Cup DH
Practice - Group A
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Jump Jam
Practice
Thursday February 22nd
8:30am - 8:00pm
Event Village & Expo Open
9:30am - 4:00pm
Uplifts Operating
MBP trails open to public
9:30am - 4:00pm
Red Bull Hardline
Practice
9:30am - 12:30pm
Maydena Cup DH
Practice - Group B
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Maydena Cup DH
Practice - Group A
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Maydena Cup DH
Seeding
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Jump Jam
Practice
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Jump Jam Spectator Zone Open - feat. food & drinks
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Jump Jam
Friday February 23rd
8:30am - 8:00pm
Event Village & Expo Open
9:30am - 4:00pm
Uplifts Operating
MBP trails open to public
9:30am - 4:00pm
Red Bull Hardline
Practice
8:30am - 10:30am
Maydena Cup DH
Practice - Group B
10:30am - 12:00pm
Maydena Cup DH
Practice - Group A
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Maydena Cup DH
Racing
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Red Bull Hardline
Seeding
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tassie Food Trucks & Live Music
@ Event Village
Saturday February 24th
8:30am - 8:00pm
Event Village & Expo Open
9:30am - 4:00pm
Uplifts Operating
MBP trails open to public
9:30am - 12:00pm
Red Bull Hardline
Practice
1:00pm - 4:30pm
Red Bull Hardline
Racing
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Red Bull Hardline
Awards Ceremony
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tassie Food Trucks & Live Music
@ Event Village
8:00pm - Late
Red Bull Hardline
After Party
Sunday February 25th
8:30am - 8:00pm
Event Village & Expo Open
9:30am - 2:30pm
K&Q of the Mountain
Practice
9:30am - 11:30am
Kids Fest
Practice Flow & DH
11:30am - 2:00pm
Kids Fest
Racing Flow & DH
3:00pm - 5:00pm
K&Q of the Mountain
Racing
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