On Feb 24-26th, Motocross superstar and X Games Gold medalist, Ronnie Renner, made a stop at Dumont Dunes as part of the 2011 Red Bull Ronnie Renner Freeride tour. Renner and other top riders, such as Tommy Clowers, Tom Parsons, Miles Richmond, Steve Haughelstine, Whacker, and Brian Brimhall, hit the dunes scouting out places to go big. These guys quickly attracted a crowd of spectators as they cleared doubles and step-ups formed by the dunes we ride on. It was great to see such talent out at our own playground. Throughout the whole weekend Renner and the whole Red Bull crew made us feel welcome and part of the group. That's what the Freeride Tour is all about. It's a chance for fans and everyday riders like us to come out and join in on the fun. Redbull had a very inviting camp set up complete with large tents and sofas, a big fire pit with plenty of chairs, music, big TV's and even tables set up for those who started their own games of beer pong. The weather forecast kept many away, but the crowd in camp was just big enough for a good party at night yet small enough to get to know everyone. And wouldn't you know, the weather held up after all. There was some wind on Friday and some small showers early Sat morning, but the clouds began to split and the sun came out. Temperatures were in the upper 50's/ low 60's and the sand dried right out. It ended up being a gorgeous weekend out there to ride. Between riding around the dunes with these guys and the nighttime campfire fun, it was a memorable weekend to say the least. -PG

For more information regarding the Renner Freeride tour and where their next stop is, visit http://www.redbullusa.com/cs/Satellite/en_US/Event/RedBullRonnieRennerFreerideTour11-021242942996275

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