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Top Belgian Rider Says 'Rampage Is Really Scary'

The thoughtful Thomas Genon shares his Rampage mistakes, fears and plans for 2015.
By Mike Berard
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Thomas Genon: Red Bull Rampage 2014

Thomas Genon: Red Bull Rampage 2014

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Belgium's Thomas Genon comes from a very flat country, but that doesn't stop the quiet rider from making an impact in the big mountain freeride scene, specifically at Red Bull Rampage.
Rampage is all about having that one line you want to do and doing it as best as you can.
Despite dedicating most of his training and attention to slopestyle (he won Red Bull Joyride as a teenager and is currently leading the Freeride Mountain Bike World Tour points), Genon can handle himself in the Utah desert and enjoys the challenge of big mountain riding. "Rampage is all about having that one line you want to do," says Genon. "And doing it as best as you can."

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Road to Rampage 2015: Thomas Genon

Belgium slopestyle sensation Thomas Genon discusses Red Bull Rampage 2015.

Genon landed a 13th place finish at Rampage 2013, with a run that featured an impressive opposite 360 spin off a sizable step-down. For 2015, he comes into Rampage — the final stop of the 2015 FMB Diamond Series — ahead of Brett Rheeder and Nicholi Rogatkin in the points chase.
Watch the video above to hear the man everyone calls "Tommy G" as he goes back through his career as a racer, slopestyle rider and even big mountain competitor.
Will Tommy G come out to play and finish ahead of Rheeder and Rogatkin to win the FMB overall title? Watch Rampage finals LIVE on Red Bull TV on Oct. 17 to find out.
Can’t wait for the best event in freeride mountain biking? Head over to the official Red Bull Rampage event page to see highlights of the first nine competitions, as well as more exclusive videos, photos and stories.
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As an unknown teenager Thomas Genon won Red Bull Joyride, and now the Belgian is one of the world's best mountain bike slopestyle riders.

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