The world’s most intense downhill mountain bike competition, Red Bull Hardline, returned to Tasmania today, with young riders setting the pace in a high-stakes qualifying round. Asa Vermette (USA) topped the men’s division with a blistering time of 3:19.174, while Gracey Hemstreet (CAN) led the women’s field, proving that the new generation is ready to take on the sport’s toughest challenge.
Over 30 elite riders tackled the brutal 2.9km track, facing intense heat, treacherous terrain, and massive obstacles in their fight for a prime starting position in tomorrow’s final. The qualifying results set the race order for the highly anticipated main event, where fans can expect the signature jaw-dropping jumps, massive drops, and technical sections that define Red Bull Hardline.
Where to Watch
The final race takes place on Saturday, 8 February, and will be streamed live and free. Watch it on ESA here:
🔗 Red Bull Hardline Tasmania 2025
Top Qualifying Times – Red Bull Hardline Tasmania
Men’s Division
1️⃣ Asa Vermette (USA) – 3:19.174
2️⃣ Ronan Dunne (IRL) – 3:19.247
3️⃣ Jackson Goldstone (CAN) – 3:22.177
4️⃣ Connor Fearon (AUS) – 3:23.656
5️⃣ Troy Brosnan (AUS) – 3:24.374
6️⃣ Bernard Kerr (GBR) – 3:25.051
7️⃣ George Brannigan (NZL) – 3:26.493
8️⃣ Dan Booker (AUS) – 3:26.970
9️⃣ Tuhoto-Ariki Pene (NZL) – 3:27.167
🔟 Laurie Greenland (GBR) – 3:27.982
Women’s Division
🏅 Gracey Hemstreet (CAN) – 4:02.576
Other notable names include Théo Erlangsen (RSA), who finished 15th with a time of 3:35.108, and legendary Sam Hill (AUS), who qualified in 19th place at 3:47.270.
Red Bull Hardline Course Facts
- Length: 2.9km (extended 300m from 2024)
- Vertical drop: 600m
- Largest gap jump: 80ft
- Largest vertical drop: 10m+
- Estimated race time: 3min 15sec
- Highest elevation: 925m above sea level
Final Race Schedule – Saturday, 8 February (Australia Time)
📍 Event Village & Expo: 8:00am – 8:00pm
🚵 Practice: 9:30am – 12:00pm
🏁 Final Race: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
🏆 Awards Ceremony: 4:00pm – 4:30pm
🎶 Live Music & Food Trucks: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
With epic conditions and the fastest riders on the planet ready to send it, the Red Bull Hardline Tasmania Final is set to be a must-watch spectacle. Stay tuned for all the action live on ESA!