Red Bull Valparaíso Cerro Abajo
Valparaíso, Chile
Valparaíso
Chile
Red Bull Valparaíso Cerro Abajo: EN DIRECTO
The world's largest urban downhill race returns to Valparaíso in Chile to celebrate the best mountain bike riders from around the globe. Expect hair-raising feats in the steep, narrow, twisty streets as they compete in the second stop of the three-part series to determine the ultimate Red Bull Cerro Abajo winner.
The 2025 edition of Red Bull Valparaíso Cerro Abajo returned on March 2, 2025, in Valparaíso, Chile, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Catch all the adrenaline-fuelled action on March 2nd, 2025
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Red Bull Valparaíso Cerro Abajo has forged a reputation as one of the fastest and toughest urban downhill races in the sport. Since 2010, riders have been ripping through the streets of the densely packed Chilean city in a bid to become "King of the Port" by clocking in the fastest descent through the super technical course.
Follow all the action replays from the city streets on Red Bull TV or the Red Bull Bike YouTube channel.
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About the race
The second stop of the global downhill series brought together elite riders from around the world to see who will take the throne. It followed the opening round in Genova in October 2024, and was followed by the third event of the 2024/25 season at Red Bull Guanajuato Cerro Abajo on March 29, 2025.
Lucas Borba is the defending "King of the Port"
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The race returned for 2025 to mark its 21st anniversary, with 2024's Red Bull Valparaíso Cerro Abajo winner Lucas Borba looking to defend his title and further solidify his name in urban downhill history.
Perched high above the city, the descent from Valparaíso’s hilltops to its lower streets is nothing short of dramatic. Riders drop from steep, sky-high neighbourhoods, navigating a near-vertical maze of staircases, narrow alleys, and sheer drops as they race toward the scorching streets below. With its intense elevation changes and relentless gradients, Valparaíso delivers one of the most thrilling and technical urban downhill courses in the world.
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Race format & rules
The race is a time trial format, meaning the rider with the fastest descent wins. The course is extremely fast, chaotic and demanding, featuring stairs, wallrides, tight corners, and massive drops. The riders need razor-sharp reflexes, plenty of stamina to handle the brutal course, and an in-built confidence to navigate through the track at speeds of up to 40km/h. It's all about balancing aggression with precision – too slow, and they lose time; too reckless, and they might crash out.
Aggression meets precision - there'll be plenty of air time in Valparaíso
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The Red Bull Valparaíso Cerro Abajo event included a Qualification Round, after which the top 15 riders advanced to the Finals. Additional riders could qualify through protected status (determined based on the previous year’s rankings and UCI standings) or byes due to track incidents. Every man-made feature (wallrides, jumps, drops) was mandatory, with a 5-second penalty for incorrect execution. The Red Bull Valparaíso Cerro Abajo course was not marked with tape, making track memorisation crucial.
The official Red Bull Valparaíso Cerro Abajo line-up included 34 riders, led by three-time champion and Red Bull athlete Tomáš Slavík (CZE), reigning 2024 World Series champion Juan Fernando Vélez (COL), two-time Valparaíso winner Pedro Ferreira (CHI), and the 2024 defending event champion, Lucas Borba (BRA).
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Where can I watch Red Bull Valparaíso Cerro Abajo?
Viewers can tune in to watch all the action replay unfold at the second stop in Valparaíso on Red Bull TV or the Red Bull Bike YouTube channel.
Spectators
The event had free public access – no tickets required! Spectators were invited to witness the world’s most thrilling urban downhill race in person, right in the heart of Valparaíso. Entry was completely free, offering fans the chance to see elite riders take on steep staircases, rooftop drops, and insane jumps at breathtaking speeds.
The track offers plenty of opportunities to get up close and personal
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The race kicked off from Carlos Lyon Street and charged through the city’s twisting alleyways and staircases before reaching the finish line at Plaza Aníbal Pinto, where the energy was electric.