This gold standard Trash Free Trails Approved event is also an elite, invite-only downhill mountain bike race held at Maydena Bike Park, renowned as one of the world's most challenging events for its combination of technical rock gardens, massive 75-foot gaps and high-speed vertical drops!
Red Bull Hardline Tasmania has rapidly established itself as the pinnacle of extreme downhill mountain biking in the Southern Hemisphere. Hosted at the world-class Maydena Bike Park, the event takes the original blueprint of Red Bull Hardline Wales—founded by Dan Atherton—and transplants it into the rugged, vertical terrain of Tasmania's Derwent Valley.
The Tasmania course is a 3.4km masterpiece of gravity-defying engineering, designed to push even the world’s most elite riders to their psychological and physical limits. Unlike traditional World Cup downhill tracks, Hardline is "invite-only" because it requires a specific set of skills: the technical precision of a racer combined with the nerves of a freerider.
The 2026 course features a redesigned upper section that drops riders into a series of terrifying technical rock gardens and massive "gap" jumps, including signature features with vertical drops exceeding 10 meters. Riders reach speeds of over 60km/h while navigating narrow chutes and high-consequence wood features. For spectators, the event offers a festival atmosphere known as "Gravity Fest," where fans can take shuttles to the summit to witness the sheer scale of the jumps firsthand.
One of the most significant aspects of Red Bull Hardline Tasmania is its commitment to sustainability. The event is a certified Trash Free Trails (TFT) Approved race, achieving the prestigious "Gold Standard." This is not just a marketing label; it is a rigorous environmental framework designed to protect the vulnerable ecosystem of Tasmania.
Tasmania’s wilderness is globally recognized for its biodiversity, featuring ancient rainforests and unique fauna that are highly sensitive to human impact. Holding a massive international sporting event in such a location presents a risk of "single-use pollution"—the litter, plastic zip-ties, and waste often left behind by large crowds.
The event enforces a strict ban on single-use plastic water bottles. Spectators and staff are required to bring refillable bottles, with high-capacity water stations provided throughout the mountain.
All event banners and signage are printed on PVC-free materials, designed to be recycled or reused year after year to prevent microplastic shedding into the forest floor.
Rather than just having a cleaning crew, the event trains race marshals to act as "binfluencers," actively picking up litter and monitoring trail health. Post-event, a full-course sweep is conducted by Trash Free Trails volunteers to ensure the mountain is returned to its natural state.
To protect local water catchments from chemical runoff, compostable toilets are prioritized over traditional portable chemical units.
By adhering to these standards, Red Bull Hardline Tasmania proves that extreme sports can coexist with extreme environmental conservation. It shifts the culture from "trail users" to "trail custodians," ensuring that the very landscape that makes the race possible remains pristine for future generations of riders and the local wildlife.
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