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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.
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RED BULL HARDLINE SPECTATING
Red Bull Hardline is renowned as the world’s gnarliest downhill mountain bike race. The men and women racing will be pushing themselves and their equipment to the absolute limit. Giving these riders the space and respect to do their best work is critical to the safety of the event so we have outlined a few pro tips for spectating the event:
- Stay inside marked spectating areas – if you need directions please ask!
- Respect the riders private areas
- Keep trash and personal belongings off the track
- Get loud, the riders love it, but intentional distraction is not cool
- Respect all staff and volunteers – if you are given direction please take it on board
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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.
GETTING HERE
TRANSPORT
The primary method for event access will be by car, accessing the Maydena town via Gordon River Rd. There will be dedicated parking locations for event spectators – please adhere to the directions from parking attendants. Bus shuttles from both Hobart and New Norfolk are available daily on Friday, February 23rd and Saturday, February 24th with bookings available for 2 bus times each day now available.
THE BORING STUFF
KEY PROHIBITED ITEMS
- NO glass onsite
- NO outside alcohol is permitted
- NO smoking permitted on the event site due to risk of forest fires
- NO dogs (except service dogs)
- NO picnic items inc. cooking apparatus, temporary structures & seating
- NO drones, walkie talkies, private wireless access points, laser pens, phone jammers etc
- *Full list of prohibited items can be found HERE*
TICKETS
- Your ticket will give you entry for the day stated only i.e 2-day Spectator for Friday & Saturday, 1-day Spectator Seeding Friday only, 1-day Spectator Race Day Saturday only
- We recommend bringing a printed copy and/or saving the PDF ticket to your phone in case of connectivity issues
- Your tickets will be checked at the front gate of Maydena Bike Park where you will receive a wristband for your event access
- Please arrive with everyone who is on the booking for your tickets
PARKING
- Car parking will be monitored by Maydena Bike Park staff
- There will be dedicated parking locations for event spectators – please adhere to the directions
from parking attendants - Maydena is a small community, please respect the locals and do not park in the streets in non-event
parking locations - Parking is for day use only, no overnight camping will be permitted
IMPORTANT: cars cannot be left on site overnight and camping is not permitted
PREPARE FOR ALL WEATHER
- Be prepared for changing weather conditions so pack everything from waterproofs to sun cream!
- The course is steep and mountainous so hiking boots or similar footwear is essential
- Please bring a refillable water bottle that you can use at the water stations on site to keep you
hydrated throughout the day
MAPS
SITE MAP
Check out this year’s site map for information on the course and the spectator village in the Finish Field.
We recommend downloading these both for use on site.
SPECTATOR MAP
Maydena Bike Park is a large venue, to help with accessing the best spectating spots we have included a map linked below with all the details.
Please respect the exclusion zones marked in red. If you are found in one of these areas you will be kindly asked to leave.
We recommend downloading these both for use on site.
- 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
- SOLD OUT
- SOLD OUT
- SOLD OUT
- SOLD OUT
- LIMITED FINAL RELEASE $55.00
- SOLD OUT
RACE THE NATTY DH
MAYDENA CUP DOWNHILL
Tues 20th – Thurs 22nd
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
CAT RENTALS JUMP JAM
Wednesday 21st 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).
TRANSPORT & ACCOMODATION
SHUTTLE BUSES & CAMPING
Remove the hassle from your Red Bull Hardline spectating experience and jump aboard one of the spectator shuttles and book a return journey from Hobart CBD and New Norfolk. Bookings are available at the link below.
Looking to stay a few days or the week, we have a pop-up campsite for the event. Bookings are available at the link below.
SCHEDULE
(Subject to change)
Monday February 19th
9:30am - 4:00pm
Uplifts Operating
MBP trails open to public
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Maydena Cup DH
Course walking access only
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Maydena Cup DH
Rider check in
Tuesday February 20th
7:30am - 5:00pm
Maydena Cup DH
Rider check in
8:30am - 4:30pm
Racer Uplifts Operating
9:00am - 1:00pm
Maydena Cup DH
Practice - Group A
9:30am - 4:00pm
Uplifts Operating
MBP trails open to public
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Maydena Cup DH
Practice - Group B
Wednesday February 21st
7:30am - 5:00pm
Maydena Cup DH
Rider check in
8:30am - 4:30pm
Racer Uplifts Operating
9:00am - 1:00pm
Maydena Cup DH
Practice - Group A
9:30am - 4:00pm
Uplifts Operating
MBP trails open to public
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Maydena Cup DH
Practice - Group B
1:00pm - 5:00pm
CAT Rentals Jump Jam
Practice
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Jump Jam Spectator Zone Open - feat. DJ Stoke Wizard
6:00pm - 8:00pm
CAT Rentals Jump Jam
Qualifications & Finals
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Après @ MBP Beer Garden
Thursday February 22nd
8:30am - 8:00pm
Event Village & Expo Open
8:00am - 3:00pm
Racer Uplifts Operating
8:30am - 10:30am
Maydena Cup DH
Practice - Group B
9:30am - 4:00pm
Uplifts Operating
MBP trails open to public
10:30am - 12:30pm
Maydena Cup DH
Practice - Group A
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Maydena Cup DH
Racing
5:00pm
Maydena Cup DH Presentations
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tassie Food Trucks & Live Music
@ Event Village
Friday February 23rd
8:30am - 8:00pm
Event Village & Expo Open
9:30am - 4:00pm
Uplifts Operating
MBP trails open to public
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Red Bull Hardline
Practice
4:00pm - 6:30pm
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 *Official Times TBC
1:00pm - 4:30pm
Red Bull Hardline
Racing *Official Times TBC
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 - 4:00pm
Uplifts Operating
MBP trails open to public
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
4:30am - 5:30pm
Kids Fest & K&Q of the Mountain
Awards
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