Red Bull collaborate with Geordie biker to host toughest motorcycle race on Newcastle’s Quayside

Red Bull has announced the world’s toughest urban head-to-head motorcycle race, which is set to take place on Newcastle’s Quayside this summer. 

The event, which has been named Red Bull Tyne Ride, will see bikers compete in a series of head-to-head races across the iconic Quayside on Saturday, August 3.

Participants of the never-before-seen event which will include some of the world’s best motorbike riders, including 14 professional bikers and eight wildcard contestants competing throughout the day in a total of three rounds, before the race comes to a close with a final head-to-head decider.

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Red Bull have created the event in collaboration with Wallsend-born four-time FIM SuperEnduro World Champion and Red Bull athlete, Billy Bolt, who has also designed the epic course. 

The design, which has been supported by build partner Bosch Professional, is inspired by motocross, enduro, mountain biking and BMX.

Billy Bolt said: “I’ve been working on the Red Bull Tyne Ride concept for a few years now with Red Bull, and I’m absolutely buzzing to bring this head-to-head race to my hometown this summer. The course is insane, it’s hugely creative in track design, with features inspired by different action sports – it’s really going to challenge the competitors. Usually our races are inaccessible, so to be in the city centre is going to be amazing.”

The Red Bull Tyne Ride will be completely free of charge to watch from Newcastle’s Quayside. The event will begin from midday on Saturday, August 3.

For more information, please visit the Red Bull Tyne Ride website.