Women Push Limits at Red Bull Joyride at Crankworx 2025
By Mack Lambert
MTB Girls contributor Mack Lambert was at the 2025 Red Bull Joyride in Whistler, where women’s slopestyle proved it belongs on the sport’s biggest stage. Alma Wiggberg defended her crown with a flawless 91.4-point run, Robin Goomes sent massive flips into second, and Shealen Reno earned her first Joyride podium in third. The contest embodied “Go Bigger, Land Louder” and confirmed that women’s freeride is no longer an exhibition—it’s a headline competition shaping mountain biking’s future.
Whistler, B.C. August 17, 2025 — Red Bull Joyride once again turned the Whistler Boneyard into mountain biking’s biggest stage, and this year the women’s field proved that slopestyle progression is charging forward at full speed.
Women’s Final Results:
1. Alma Wiggberg: 91.4
2. Robin Goomes: 81.2
3. Shaelen Reno: 70.8
Wiggberg Defends with Authority
Sweden’s Alma Wiggberg successfully defended her Joyride title, putting down a commanding run that scored 91.4. Wiggberg’s highlight came in the form of a massive backflip X-up, executed with height and control that silenced the hillside before erupting into cheers. She backed it up with fluid style through the rhythm section, leaving little doubt she remains the rider to beat in women’s slopestyle.
Goomes Brings the Heat
New Zealand’s Robin Goomes, already known for her fearless backflips, didn’t disappoint. Throwing clean, lofty flips off the whale tail, she energized the crowd and locked in a strong 81.2 for second place. Her ability to combine amplitude with confidence showcased just how high the bar has risen.
Reno Rounds Out the Podium
American rider Shealen Reno delivered her best Joyride performance to date, stomping a 360 off the whale tail and flowing cleanly through her line to secure 70.8 points and the third step of the podium. For Reno, the run marked both a personal breakthrough and a clear signal that the women’s field is deepening with every contest.
Go Bigger. Land Louder
This year’s Joyride embodied the ethos of “Go Bigger, Land Louder.” The women went bigger, flips, spins, and amplitude that matched the energy of the men’s field, and they landed louder, with clean runs that had the crowd shaking the hillside. Beyond the podium, the event marked another cultural milestone: women’s slopestyle at Joyride is no longer an exhibition—it’s a headlining competition.
The Road Ahead
With Wiggberg holding the crown, Goomes pushing close behind, and Reno coming into her own, the women’s Joyride has become one of the sport’s most compelling battlegrounds. The 2025 edition was more than a contest; it was a statement of progression, courage, and the undeniable rise of women in freeride mountain biking.
About the Author
Mack Lambert – Visual Storyteller
Growing up in the White Mountains of New Hampshire gave Mack Lambert a deep respect for mountain culture and the people who shape it. That early connection to rugged landscapes and their stories sparked his path as a visual storyteller.
Now based on the West Coast, Mack has built a career collaborating with athletes, creatives, and outdoor brands that share his reverence for movement, nature, and community. His work in film and photography captures the raw, human moments that define outdoor culture, whether it’s the grit of competition, the quiet beauty of wild places, or the unspoken bond between rider and trail.
With a style rooted in authenticity and a keen eye for storytelling, Mack continues to document the spirit of adventure that drives the outdoor community forward.
Learn more about his work at macklambertmedia.com
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