#181. Tom Van Steenbergen: Rampage World-Record Front Flips, Devastating Crashes & the Comeback That Keeps Him Pushing

MOVING THE NEEDLE : The Andrew Neethling Podcast · Mar 11, 2026 · 1:56:37

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Tom Van Steenbergen has built a career pushing the limits of Freeride mountain biking. From landing world-record front flips at Red Bull Rampage to surviving some of the most devastating crashes the sport has seen, Tom’s journey is one of risk, resilience and relentless progression. Tom talks about the mindset behind Rampage, the brutal injuries that nearly ended his career, and what it really takes to keep coming back. Tom opens up about fear, recovery, fatherhood, and why he still chooses to push the limits on a mountain bike. If you love freeride MTB, Rampage stories and the psychology behind extreme sports, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

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