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Three new downhill stars round-out an elite list of talent on show in Tasmania
Wider schedule of activity to include live podcasts with international talent
The event is brought to life by Major Partner, Canon Australia
Wednesday, 28th January 2026 – With just over 1 week to go until the world’s toughest downhill mountain biking race returns to Australia, the final lineup for Red Bull Hardline Tasmania has been revealed. Newly confirmed riders include Norway’s Mille Johnset, Brazil’s Roger Vieira, and Aussie local, Ryan Gilchrist. They join a stacked list of world‑class competitors set to take on one of the most challenging downhill tracks in the world at Maydena Bike Park from 7–8 February.
2026 RED BULL HARDLINE TASMANIA RIDER LIST
| Aaron Gwin (USA) | Lou Ferguson (SCT) |
| Asa Vermette (USA) | Luca Shaw (USA) |
| Bernard Kerr (UK) | Luke Mier-Smith (AUS) |
| Brook MacDonald (NZ) | Matteo Inniguez (FRA) |
| Charlie Hatton (UK) | Mikayla Parton (SCT) |
| Connor Fearon (AUS) | Millie Johnset (NOR) |
| Dan Booker (AUS) | Roger Vieira (BRA) |
| Darcy Coutts (AUS) | Rónán Dunne (IRE) |
| Edgar Briole (FRA) | Ryan Gilchrist (AUS) |
| Gracey Hemstreet (CAN) | Sam Hill (AUS) |
| Jackson Goldstone (CAN) | Théo Erlangsen (SA) |
| Jess Blewitt (NZ) | Troy Brosnan (AUS) |
| Kaos Seagrave (UK) |
The latest additions highlight the calibre of talent within Red Bull Hardline Tasmania’s invite‑only lineup. Each rider is hand‑picked for their world‑class skill and technique, both of which are crucial for taking on Red Bull Hardline’s trademark tracks and intense challenges.
Racing Red Bull Hardline for the first time is Mille Johnset. Mille is a prominent force in the global downhill scene, known for her aggressive riding style and sharp race craft.
Also making his Red Bull Hardline debut is Australian Ryan Gilchrist, who has been dominating the scene with standout results across the E‑Enduro World Cup, UCI Pump Track and Crankworx circuits.
Rounding out the new additions is Roger Vieira, widely recognised and awarded for his dedication as a privateer rider (self‑funded and independent) on the World Cup circuit.
Every rider dropping in at Red Bull Hardline Tasmania will be pushed beyond their limits, with the 2026 course stepping up once again through a new top section engineered to test the best.
The main race is joined by a stacked line up of activities for fans to get involved in, including two live podcasts featuring international podcasts, photo exhibitions and competitions for mountain bikers.
Joining us all the way from the UK, Chris Hall from Downtime Podcast will be hosting a live podcast onsite at Maydena Bike Park on Thursday evening, discussing the world of downhill and enduro mountain biking
Then on Friday evening, Rob Warner and Elliott Jackson from Just Ride podcast will be joining us onstage for a live podcast, bringing their trademark humour and downhill mountain biking expertise.
Then for those looking to reminisce some of the best big air jumps and spectacular moments at past Red Bull Hardline events, Red Bull Hardline Through the Lens with Graeme Murray & Sven Martin, moderated by Chris Hall – Presented by Major Partner Canon Australia.
“Events like Red Bull Hardline are driven by human motivation, the commitment to take risks, push limits and follow something through, no matter how challenging,” said Aaron Berthelot, Senior General Manager – Consumer Sales & Marketing, Canon Oceania.
“As Major Partner for Red Bull Hardline Tasmania, Canon’s commitment is to support professionals who are right in the action through Canon Professional Services (CPS), and empower emerging creators by helping them capture and celebrate the human talent behind one of the most demanding events in sport.”
This year’s event promises big air, wild thrills and an electric atmosphere. Plus, new in 2026 – spectators can explore the entire course, with mountain shuttles taking you right to the heart of the action. Limited tickets remain and can be purchased at redbull.com/hardline.
To keep up to date on all the latest information, visit redbull.com/hardline and join the conversation with @RedBullAU using #RedBullHardline. Red Bull Hardline Tasmania will be available to stream live and free on Red Bull TV and the Red Bull Bike YouTube channel.
Red Bull Hardline Tasmania is a Gold Standard Trash Free Trails event. From encouraging attendees to bring their own water bottles, to training race marshals to collect litter left along the course, to collecting old kit to donate to a local youth cycling projects, the event encourages collaboration in a bid to ensure everyone leaves the location with even more than was here when Red Bull Hardline arrived.
About Red Bull Hardline
Hard by name, hard by nature, Red Bull Hardline isn’t for the fainthearted. Hailed as the toughest and most progressive downhill mountain bike race in the world, Red Bull Hardline returns to Tasmania 2026. The intense course, built by Dan Atherton, combines tricky technical downhill features with huge freeride-style jumps. Red Bull Hardline is two stand-alone events. It is not a series.
About Trash Free Trails
Founded in the UK in 2017 - and supported by brands like Red Bull - Trash Free Trails is a community-led organisation that's on a mission to protect our trails and the wild places they take us. The Trash Free Trails Approved scheme is a free, self-managed, step-by-step checklist that enables trail-based event organisers of all shapes and sizes to assess, manage and reduce their environmental impact, with the aim of delivering events that are as sustainable as possible. To learn more about the work they are doing, head HERE.
Building on the success of our community hubs in Australia, we're excited to announce that we are launching the Trash Free Trails Australia in 2026 to keep our trails trash free. Learn more about Trash Free Trails Australia HERE.
