Brendan Fairclough presented one of the purest freeride lines in years at Rampage, yet finished 11th, sparking debate on the event's current judging criteria.
Despite executing a groundbreaking line, Fairclough's 11th place finish at Rampage 2024 led him to reflect on a potential shift away from big mountain criteria toward slope-style judging.
Fairclough expressed confusion about the Rampage judging, stating, 'We thought it was a progressive big mountain bike event, but we misunderstood it. It seems to have turned into more of a slope-style event.'
After his impressive run, Fairclough received a consolation prize, the trailblazer award, but voiced disappointment that his efforts, marked by hard work and dedication, went unrecognized by judges.
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