downhill run at Whistler

[josephr]

thought I'd pass this around here.....I'd be in a trauma ward by minute 3...


http://www.epictv.com/media/podcast/marcelo-gutierrezs-winning-run-from-crankworx-garbanzo-dh-whistler-%7C-urban-legend-ep-13/600273?b=1&header_b=1

[firerescuefin]

That was amazing. To be that fast and that precise on such a long and rough course.:cool:

[Kirk Pacenti]

Nice!

[dustyrider]

Whistler sure is fun!

[jtolive]

He makes it look like it is just point your wheel downhill and hold on. I wish it was that easy...

[vqdriver]

of brass

[MattTuck]

So, what is the average retirement age of a downhill mountain biker? 23?

Seriously impressive -- but seems like ridiculously dangerous at that speed with those obstacles/hazards.

[dustyrider]

So, what is the average retirement age of a downhill mountain biker? 23?

Seriously impressive -- but seems like ridiculously dangerous at that speed with those obstacles/hazards.

You need to look up Steve Peat.

[tiretrax]

Very impressive.

[45K10]

I miss BC, thanks for posting!

[Matt-H]

That is a looong run and he killed it.

[Fishbike]

We roadies are wimps

[Matt-H]

So, what is the average retirement age of a downhill mountain biker? 23?

Can't answer that, Matt, but I know a few guys that are still racing in their 40's and are super fast. I am not one of them.

[MRB]

Wow...that was nuts.

I've seen the DH kids on open ski terrain, which is impressive. But that Whistler / Blackcomb DH stuff is much more dangerous IMO.

[Kirk Pacenti]

Every one of my MTB rides looks like this. (in my head) ;)

[DCW]

Nailed the downhill. Where's the video going uphill?

[Fatty]

but seems like ridiculously dangerous at that speed with those obstacles/hazards.
That's why you gear up.
At least those trees and rocks are standing still.

[Louis]

Not sure why you guys are making such a big deal of this - it's obviously sped up to about 3x normal speed... ;)

[Kirk Pacenti]

Nailed the downhill. Where's the video going uphill?

Not nearly as exciting to watch the ride up on video.

http://www.chalets-lesgets.com/images/photos/summer/activities/mountain_biking/mountain_bike_lifts.jpg