Ricky MontiThe 2011 Erzberg Rodeo was gnarly as ever. Launch gallery »

Now in its 17th year of existence, the infamous Erzberg Rodeo in the small mining town of Erzberg, Austria is bigger and badder than ever thanks to worldwide interest stemming from the absolutely insane and torturous conditions of the course. Top enduro pros, and amateurs alike, congregate at the base of the iron-rich mountain for what is possibly the most challenging race in the history of man. With a mixture of endless steep slopes and breathtaking downhill passages, horizonless gravel deserts and almost impenetrable woods, the Erzberg Rodeo most definitely separates the boys from the men.

Adding to the race action, Red Bull continued their tradition of going big by putting on an FMX show featuring Red Bull and FMX4EVER team riders Jimmy Verburgh, Gilles Dejong, Morgan Carlson, Martin Koren and Ryan Logan. Even with unfortunate conditions, including a torrential downpour, the boys did their best to throw down for the Austrian fans and Italian photographer Ricky Monti was on hand to capture the action.

Click here to check out Monti's Erzberg Rodeo gallery.