Video: Downhill Elementary: How to Survive Obstacles

Red Bull Rampage veteran Richard Gasperotti breaks down the fundamentals of riding over obstacles instead of around them in this skills tutorial.
By Greg Heil
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Many times, it is easier to go over an obstacle than around it. Top free-rider Richard Gasperotti, who took part in the legendary Red Bull Rampage contest four times, will be your teacher.

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