"A high-energy NST Dream Ticket qualifier went down this weekend in the hills above Queenstown, with five riders earning the final Dream Ticket invitations into the 27-rider roster for Natural Selection Bike 2026. In total, five riders-four international competitors and one New Zealand local-punched their tickets in front of a packed crowd, closing the door on last-chance qualification and setting the final puzzle pieces for competition on Mt. Dewar."
"Perched on the Fernhill hillside overlooking Queenstown, the Dream Track delivered exactly what it's known for: big jumps, a high-energy session, and a jam-style format that rewards a handful of the world's best and brightest young riders based on style, commitment, and trick selection. Riders fed off the energy from spectators lining the course, dug deep into their bags of tricks, and laced lines with the kind of confidence you expect from hungry riders eager to earn a spot in a spectacular main event."
"Dream Ticket has become one of the most compelling pieces of the Natural Selection Bike puzzle. It serves as a final entryway where local standouts and international heavy hitters meet head-to-head for a shot at competing in one of freeride's most exciting and anticipated events. This year's session was no different; from the clips I've seen and rumors I've heard, the high level of riding underscored just how competitive that last step into the field has become."
Five riders secured the final Dream Ticket spots for Natural Selection Bike 2026 during a high-energy qualifier on the Fernhill hillside above Queenstown. The Dream Track delivered big jumps, a jam-style format, and spectator-driven energy that rewarded style, commitment, and trick selection. Four international competitors and one New Zealand local earned invitations, finalizing the 27-rider roster that will compete on Mt. Dewar. The field blends freeride, slopestyle, and downhill backgrounds, and the qualifier showcased a high level of riding and intense competition for the last step into the event. The full event premieres globally on May 5, 2026 via Red Bull TV.
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