SAMANTHA SORIANO

Samantha Soriano won the U.S. Professional Women's Downhill National title at just 18 years old. Now 20, she has her sights set on conquering the world of freeride.

It's crunch time! Time to put all the pieces of the freeride puzzle together—gnar lines and technical tricks over burly terrain.

For straight-up freeriding, Samantha's bike of choice utilizes 27.5" wheels: The Sender 6 features World Cup-proven suspension design, adjustable geometry, burly aluminum frame, powerful four-piston brakes and DH-specific drivetrain.

Peer Pressure: Episode #2—Follow Sam to Virgin, Utah, as she attempts new terrain with the help of her peers' (three former Rampage competitors) insight, guidance, and stoke.

For hard-charging downhills, Samantha chooses Sender CFR—full-carbon chassis, low center of gravity, long and low geometry and Small and Medium riders benefit from a Mullet set up (29 front, 27.5 rear), which provides similar rollover benefits while guaranteeing better butt-to-tire clearance on the steepest descents.

Tough Love: Episode #1—Join Sam in the desert as she knocks the dust off her bag of tricks, with the help (and comedic relief) of her lifelong riding partner and older brother, Ross Soriano.