We first covered Red’s backyard setup in Breck back in 2016, well before he realized his dreams of Olympic gold. The old horse farm retrofitted with a 50cc dirt bike powered rope tow provided the unending reps it took for young Gerard to perfect his skills and win on a world stage. If you have acreage, a bit of incline, and like to tinker…perhaps consider making your own backyard towrope:

p.s. Red’s backyard has its own IG account:

 

 

Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....