Freeride Days Mountain Bike Festival 2023: A Thrilling Showcase of Freeride Mountain Biking Excellence

FMB Bronze Men's Slopestyle & FMB Bronze Women's Slopestyle
Day 1 and 2 of the Freeride Days Mountain Bike Festival saw the competitors battle it out in the FMB Bronze Men's Slopestyle and FMB Bronze Women's Slopestyle competitions. The athletes fearlessly tackled challenging terrain, executing gravity-defying tricks. The top five riders from the FMB Bronze Men's Slopestyle advanced to the prestigious FMB Gold Slopestyle, setting the stage for an even more intense battle.

Grom Event - A Glimpse into the Future
The festival also highlighted the future stars of the sport with the Grom Event presented by FOX Racing MTB. These young daredevils proved that age is just a number as they fearlessly shredded the slopes, impressing everyone with incredible skills and passion for the sport. With Max Cookman, Lyon Hyldahl, and Nico Gould taking the top three spots, it's clear that the future of mountain biking is in safe hands.

Best Trick - Pushing the Boundaries
The Best Trick competition, presented by Chromag Bikes, had everyone at the edge of their seats. Riders left no stone unturned as they went all-in to perform their most daring tricks. In the Bronze Event, Kaden Steeves, securing the victory, amazed the crowd with a gravity-defying Cash Roll. But the showstopper was Christian Arehart in the Gold Event, who stunned everyone with the world's first-ever Front Flip Superman seat-grab in competition. These riders proved that innovation and creativity are at the heart of the sport.

Tom van Steenbergen Invitational - The Main Event
The festival reached its climax with the highly anticipated Tom van Steenbergen Invitational Slopestyle. With the setting sun painting the Monashee Mountains backdrop in gold, the world's best slopestyle athletes put on a show like no other. The fervent crowd watched in awe as these athletes unleashed their best jumps, soaring through the air with unparalleled performances.

Jake Atkinson from Great Britain emerged as the undisputed champion with a remarkable score of 94.00, followed closely by Alex Alanko from Sweden (90.66) and Chance Moore from Canada (90.00).

An Unforgettable Celebration of Freeride Mountain Biking
As the Freeride Days Mountain Bike Festival concluded, it left a lasting impression on everyone involved. The festival's success was a testament to the athletes' passion and dedication, the sponsors' support, and the sport's beauty. Special thanks to the 2023 key event sponsors, including the Province of British Columbia, Monster Energy and Nor-Val Rentals. Also, a great big thank you to the athletes; with each jaw-dropping trick and gravity-defying jump, the festival reminded us why mountain biking holds a special place in the hearts of fans worldwide.