Hey mate, great video and tracks, wonder can you do a track list, the tune on the decent at 8 min 14 secs is awesome. I love netsky chew lips too. Many thanks
Hey congrats Bro! awesome ride & place, if a mere mortal like us would like to do it, what would be the overall cost for a quest like the "Megavalnche"? Thanks
Interesting question... ...just out of my head, it's about 80EUR entry fee including all costs for lifts and gondolas. 5 days in a 4-bed appartment will account for around 400EUR. The costs for getting there and back depending on the place you live - and not to forget food, drinks and spare parts for your bikes ;-)
many thanks, ive only riden general off road a XC, and never tried the clip pedals so for me the jury is still out, seem to see a fair few crashes (low speed) due to not being able to get the foot out quick enough! but as you say down to preference, would you say most downhill riders ride clipless then?
Thanks for the compliments - and for raising a new topic: Shoe-pedal related questions had not been asked yet ;-)
Since I'm used to clipless pedals for almost 20 years, I prefer those in combo with carbon-sole raceshoes. I feel safer and like contact points to the bike being stiff and precise. Just personal preference.
Tyres: I've never experienced punctures when running on 2.5 Minion DH F tyres, the rear one with Stan's. Still, a precise line choice is key! CU
Well, as there are not that many 29er with 200mm of travel around, I did not have the choice ;-)
But riding a 29er in front might have advantages in terms of rolling over bumps and improved traction for braking and cornering... ...let's see how the industry develops.
@rchewdy Woo! Thanks for the reply bro, one more question, do you have to be a VERY SKILLFUL rider to make it out alive at the finishing line? Cos it 'looks' so simple the way that you went through from your video. :D
You definitely should have some "above-average" bike-handling skills to enjoy. But the trail itself is, besides some short sections, not that tricky. It's the crowd, the speed and the sheer lenght what makes things different. Give it a try, then you know ;-)
Hey mate, great video and tracks, wonder can you do a track list, the tune on the decent at 8 min 14 secs is awesome. I love netsky chew lips too. Many thanks
MrChris8wright 1 week ago
Hey congrats Bro! awesome ride & place, if a mere mortal like us would like to do it, what would be the overall cost for a quest like the "Megavalnche"? Thanks
RudyRoiz 2 weeks ago
@RudyRoiz:
Interesting question... ...just out of my head, it's about 80EUR entry fee including all costs for lifts and gondolas. 5 days in a 4-bed appartment will account for around 400EUR. The costs for getting there and back depending on the place you live - and not to forget food, drinks and spare parts for your bikes ;-)
rchewdy 2 weeks ago 2
@rchewdy Thanks very much Bro, hopefully I'll see you there.
RudyRoiz 2 weeks ago
No video got me so pumped as this one. I so want you to win.
3ridetec 1 month ago
many thanks, ive only riden general off road a XC, and never tried the clip pedals so for me the jury is still out, seem to see a fair few crashes (low speed) due to not being able to get the foot out quick enough! but as you say down to preference, would you say most downhill riders ride clipless then?
bomberbolton 2 months ago
fantastic videos, im hooked on this race, hopefully one day I will take part!
Sorry if this has already been covered but what pedals/shoes do you use or reccomend for this.
Also what tyres do you use for it, and stupid question but what about punctures?
do you carry inner tubes or that foam stuff?
many thanks, dan
bomberbolton 2 months ago
@bomberbolton:
Thanks for the compliments - and for raising a new topic: Shoe-pedal related questions had not been asked yet ;-)
Since I'm used to clipless pedals for almost 20 years, I prefer those in combo with carbon-sole raceshoes. I feel safer and like contact points to the bike being stiff and precise. Just personal preference.
Tyres: I've never experienced punctures when running on 2.5 Minion DH F tyres, the rear one with Stan's. Still, a precise line choice is key! CU
rchewdy 2 months ago
@rchewdy wow clipless on that at the top must have been mental! some nice line choices there too!
TrevorDavies1 1 month ago
@rchewdy , just wondering is your bike a 26er or a 29er? And do you think a hardtail bike could survive in this kinda environment? :)
SL1DE5TER 2 months ago
@SL1DE5TER:
Well, as there are not that many 29er with 200mm of travel around, I did not have the choice ;-)
But riding a 29er in front might have advantages in terms of rolling over bumps and improved traction for braking and cornering... ...let's see how the industry develops.
rchewdy 2 months ago
@rchewdy Woo! Thanks for the reply bro, one more question, do you have to be a VERY SKILLFUL rider to make it out alive at the finishing line? Cos it 'looks' so simple the way that you went through from your video. :D
SL1DE5TER 2 months ago
@SL1DE5TER:
Well, define "Very Skillful" ;-)
You definitely should have some "above-average" bike-handling skills to enjoy. But the trail itself is, besides some short sections, not that tricky. It's the crowd, the speed and the sheer lenght what makes things different. Give it a try, then you know ;-)
rchewdy 2 months ago
In seeing this year, it is the highest. BEST!!!
waqwaqsx 2 months ago
12:00 bloody idiot men!
DownhillzRB 2 months ago
MUITO foda meu sonho de pedal pqp incrivelll a variação de terreno lugares paisagens...
SuperThiagoSoares 3 months ago
12:00 - 12:07 completely idiot!!!
howteam 4 months ago 2
ok, found it!!! it IS by professor kliq, and its called "ashes" im soooooo happy :) fianlly found it :D
Kinmofo 5 months ago
@Kinmofo I love you! :D
J0s3eCZ 5 months ago
@J0s3eCZ thanks :) couldn't have done it with out rchewdy! he told me it was by professor kilq, i just did some searching :)
Kinmofo 5 months ago
apparently its by "Professor Kliq" rchewdy told me, but he can not remember the name of the song... time to get searching :P
Kinmofo 5 months ago
what is the music from 8:20 onwards?
Kinmofo 6 months ago 2
@Kinmofo It is a remix of Winter from Kathbert (Kuthbert) I was trying to find it for weeks now, still unsuccesfully. Maybe rchewdy can help ;)
J0s3eCZ 6 months ago
what is the music from 8:20 onwards?
Kinmofo 6 months ago
More Haste less Speed at 12.00 please tell me you smiled when he came off
TheAcmerider 6 months ago 4
@TheAcmerider:
Oh yes - from one ear to the other.
A good lesson in "You shouldn't start something you can't finish".
rchewdy 6 months ago 5
Great vid and very educational for me, a prospective racer on my Remedy in 2012. The trail from 7:50 onwards looks so sweet! d:)
supernort 7 months ago
Whoaa! Great video! Thanks! :)
skiv3d 7 months ago