Oct 20, 2006 – The field is set and on November 11th, the world’s best cyclists will return to Tuna Canyon in Malibu, California for the chance to prove they are the fastest downhill road rider on the planet. Last year’s inaugural winner and former world downhill mountain bike champion Myles Rockwell will have his work cut out for him defending his crown against an elite field of the worlds best. Paolo Savoldelli is making the trip over to defend his unofficial title of, “il Falco,” or “The Falcon.”

The 2006 Red Bull Road Rage list of warriors includes the top descent riders from all riding backgrounds:

Road:

– Paolo Savoldelli
– Ivan Dominguez
– David McCook
– David Clinger
– Erik Saunders
– David Richter
– Kayle LeoGrande
– Sterling Magnell
– Steven Cozza
– Devon Vigus
– Friedrich Berein
– John Wike

Mtn Bike:
– Myles Rockwell
– Steve Peat
– Greg Minnaar
– Brian Lopes
– Dave Cullinan
– Shaums March
– Guido Tschugg
– Glyn O’Brien
– Ben Reid
– Mark Weir

This year the road field has really stepped up and they don’t want to see another mountain biker take it, said Jon Mesko of Giant Bikes, “the rivalry began and will continue at Road Rage”

Expect to see many of the exciting features that made last year’s race a huge thrill for everyone involved. Full face helmets, disc brakes and pads will be back on a road bike to take the 2 mile course with its 2,000 foot elevation drop, cliff-hanging berms and 180 degree turns at speeds of up to 60 mph.

Red Bull Road Rage will consist of two race formats: Time Trials – individuals race against the clock. Pack Race – a bordercross-style race format, where the top 16 riders from the Time Trial will be placed into 4 man heats and throw it on the line. The top two riders in each heat will advance through the bracket and after three trips down the hill, the 2006 champion will be crowned.

For more information visit www.redbullroadrage.com.