Can an amateur do the Megavalanche?!
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- čas přidán 15. 07. 2019
- Watch an amateur do it! I slid down the glacier on my backside as its the only way that I could get down! We took part in the Ebike Megavalance Race. A brutal descent from 3300 metres at 20km in total, this is one of the worlds toughest downhill races. I was riding a Haibike AllMtn 7.5, Jon on the NDURO 6.0 and Andy on his own bike.
What an amazing bucket list experience!
Thanks to Haibike for sponsoring the trip. Here's our race day experience.
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That 1st place guy's video make it looks easy, your video show me how hard and painful the ride actually is.
this!! ^^
I know. They are so hardcore those fast guys!
It makes me realize how there is different kind of "amateur"... I would'nt be able to do the half. Congratulation for what you did... however on the bike or on your ... ^^
no eggs- not first :D
I bet the weight of the e-bike didn't help his control
This is my dream, I don´t care to be dead last, it looks like an adventure of lifetime.
Do it! Its a memory that will last a lifetime!
Same here bro but i cant buy nothing more than walmart bike😂😂
I am going to do this even if I come in behind the guy that is in last place...
Im with you, even in the dead last part. Lets do it.
I would be stopping to take pictures haha
"Yeah, I think I've broken a rib, but I feel great!" What a lad
If he'd broken a rib he wouldn't be feeling great, he'd very likely be in serious pain.
been there. Done that. On a motorbike trail ride called Desert Storm. Superman'd off the front onto what looked like a clump of grass but turned out to be a grassy bowling ball...
Had to ride out another 40k barely able to breath a normal breath.. while needing to take deep ones.
Then I was back on the YZ in 2 weeks and did a barrel roll... but that was back in my 40's
I can hear "excuse moi" from here!
I came for this comment! Esquse moi!!!
lol yea that guy
Leaving a bike on any trail is dangerous. Leaving one in the middle of that is utterly irresponsible.
People: Riding on the top of the world, their ass in the snow, thinking about death
Rob: IM WORRIED OF GETTING A PUNCTURE
😂😂
You use puncture proof tyres now days, or gel inner tubes. if you get a puncture with the gel tubes, you pump it back up and the special gel seals the hole and tyre and you are back riding in 2 minutes. :)
Amazing the difference between first place and this guy.
The narration was very informative. Thanks for your valient effort.
Rob.... your QUALITY of Megavalanche is by FAAAAR the best quality on CZcams
Is this with a GoPro Hero 7 black?
Yes. And Karma gimbal.
@@RobRidesEMTB Did you use ND filters for this?
WickedDimension yes, ND 16 and 64 for super bright
@@RobRidesEMTB Hey ROB my man....Whats ND 16 and 64 for super bright? I want to record my videos with the EXACT settings you use
Check out my new Audio EMTB Channel: czcams.com/users/robrecharged
what camera did you use, its such a good quality, the best ive seen from any pov megavalanche
@Rob Rides EMTB do you have your power on all the time?
Just finishing without breaking something or getting too injured, is an accomplishment 🤕
That's right!
Thank you for the view from the back. It gave an honest and down-to-earth (heh, literally) look at one of the most challenging races I've ever seen. That moment when you and your friend are just having a chat made me smile. Congratulations on finishing!
I cried from 6:05, when he said "I am nearly there, I am almost half way, I can actually do this, I can actually complete the Megavalanche!" :O
This makes me want to get on my bike and just ride around for no reason whatsoever
Yeah man get out and ride!
I'd take a run in the flying nimbus.
Wow!...22 year old me is screaming in vain to go do this course!43 year old me is crying in a corner remembering all the injuries ive suffered over the last 2 decades😭😭😂😂😂
Rob B 🤣 OUTSTANDING!
ahahahahahahah u're my alter ego ahahahah cheers ^_^
50 year old me is wondering if my chance has passed 😕
@@innocentbystander6620 NEVER!!😜😜
@@innocentbystander6620 55 year old me is thinking "yeh; i recon i could do this" if i start last lol might scare me to death but i would fantastic riding, there nothing absolutely like this down under
I watch so many of these Megavalanche and Mountain of Hell races from winning runs. It's a whole different experience from what can effectively be called a 'real-world' view! Because it is a whole different world once you get behind the Top 50; it becomes more of an adventure and about the experience :)
It's incredible just how fantastic mountain bikes are. They have come so far from when I started riding in the trails in the 70's.
The engineering really is mind blowing knowing the punishment the bike can take and do it day after day.
the price is not the same. Would average joe have paied 5k€ just for a bike ? These electric bikes are more the heirs of electric motocross than bikes.
This was incredible man! The riding and the video itself. Congrats
Congratulations Rob Rider - MTB.
3:27 - Nice attitude in helping the biker friend, that shows the good character and concern for the next one. This test is not easy. Scastro, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Excellent video.
I just found out about this race and have been watching several of the perspectives. Your video really illustrates how difficult the run really is.
I didn't realise how steep it was until you stopped at the "broken rib" crash and you turned around and the camera view was really able to express gradient.
Bonus points for the slide. Haha, loved it!
I've watched many vids of the Megavalanch now, loved them all but this was something special. Thanks for sharing.
This was a beautiful video, The Scenery was amazing, and you showed us how tough it is. Definitely going to try this when i have the chance!
idk why, but those grassy mountains at around 5:12 just look so amazing, i'm not even talking about the distant ones, just hose close, something about them is just so beautiful
This is one of the best mountain biking video I have ever seen! Awesome view, colors and quality! Wow!
Hey Rob-This is absolutely the best footage you have ever done IMO to date! This really makes your technique and style really shine. Congrats on killin this trail and making your bucket list dream a reality. I'll watch this one more than a few times for sure. I ride a Haibike 10.0 Yamaha and I see how the bike could take the beating on the trail. Hope you are safe and unscathed. Cheers Mate on your success!
You guys had a bucket list experience. Hope one day in a life time I will get this opportunity as well. Perfect video. Thank You!!
Great Vid, and you came down the mountain in a respectable speed. Good Job!
Rob: "I am an amateur..."
Also Rob: "F U L L S E N D !"
amateur doesnt translate to no talent.
Watching this just makes me so happy for him. Congrats for getting to live this experience.
Hands down, one of the best bike videos I have seen on here... I guess it's time for me to book Megavalanche.
You lads have gonads of titanium ! On top of it all, the video was outstanding !!
Thanx for the post... every minute was breathtaking !!!
Cheers dude 👍
Wow, just one thought for you and both friends - RESPECT
Wow Rob so amazing mate. Well done and your bike skills have improved so much its great to see you riding like you are now. So jealous right now it looks like a trip of a life time.
I've watched numerous vids of the front runners doing this race and am still amazed they do it without killing themselves. Good video.
Great video Rob! A true inspiration! What an experience
That was awesome. And to share it with friends. Can't beat that.
Great video dude. Good on you for doing something which looked like it was out of your comfort zone. Very brave!
This gives a great perspective on how amazing the pros are.
This is a life experience. I don't even have a mountain bike but i really want to do something similar.
would love to try it, am a 52 year old ,, / raced back in the 80s , 90s,, my bike back then , had no shocks , only pad bracks !!
Well Megavalanche started in 1995 so you had many opportunities while still young !
gremlinuk1968 Do it 👍🏼, I'm in if life still gives me opportunities for next year
@@ifonly2675 I was mountain biking every weekend back in the mid 90s and I'd never heard of the Mega Avalanche.
@@Daz555Daz Probably because you didn't show much interest to what was happening outside your borders. No disrespect but the Megavalanche has always been the biggest one of its kind and has always attracted a big international crowd.
This was absolutely amazing, and your narration was perfect sir :)
Thank You For Sharing Sir :)
10 thumbs up from the States, Iowa ! :)
Rob, massive massive respect to you all for doing this!!
Excellent video, congratulations on a superb achievement.
Rob slides emtb! Top effort!
Haha love it!!
Impressive! Especially Andy making it down with a cracked rib.
This was beautiful, I enjoyed every minute of it. Congratz on an amazing race with the mates!
Thanks
Ha, I can do that!
Hold my bike!
Going on foot!
Meh piece of cake
Hold my wallmart bike
3:14 is why you need a helmet
Always listen to your mom, she knows better. She knows that guys likes us goes for the extremes. From toys to dangerous sports.
No, because helmets are required by the conditions of participation.
@@31redorange08 they didnt wear helmets because of the rules, they woar them because they understood the risks of the competition
@@gam3rmom3nt3 So they would've broken the rules if they thought it wasn't dangerous?
@@31redorange08 no of course not, I'm jist stating that while cycling you should always wear a helmet that fits the discipline
This is so inspiring mate , thanks much for posting this video ,just motivate me to train even harder as this is one of my life objectives
This video made me buy a mtb. The feelings got me..all the work you put into finishing this race - amazing!
3:40 The first woman that goes by said "Get out of the way" in French ;-)
Well, leaving a bike in the middle of the track is very nasty move. Especially if you are fine.
New title: Casually Coasting Down The Megavalanche Race
What an absolutely amazing video to watch well done to all three of you it’s something I’d love to say I’ve done it but I think it’s too much for me. You guys did excellent with minor injuries to your friend wishing him a speedy recovery but so glad you all had an amazing time one to cherish and remember
Such a beautiful landscape wished i could see it with my own eyes, awesome ride =)
Me and a friend did this. Stop using the brakes so much and go as fast as you can and then don't move and the snow becomes easy to ride on.
Josh Goddard yeah thought so too. Of course you cant get traction when your wheels are sliding in the snow
I would be so down to ride that, especially how you made the video seem. It seems like it would be so surreal.
I did the Mega a few years ago and it was on my bucket list, it was the best and hardest things I has ever done on a bike and one day I will return.
Keep up the good work dude great vibes
Cheers Jon. Agree with your comments! Such a great event.
Well done Rob. Much faster than i would have been riding. Congrats to you & your companions.
I didn't even know you could get hand guards for mountain bikes until this video
No kidding, only have seen them on moto-cross racing forever...
0:07 hey that's me! Amazing video dude!
Cheers! Great event!
so wholesome and motivating, keep up the amazing videos Rob!
Full respect for what you guys did there's a reason why it's for experience riders your videos shows how dangerous it is great vid
This video was more enjoyable than watching the winning perspective video lol.
These guys are like: "Let's have another brandy and then we'll go"
I don't think i've laughed this hard at a megavalanche video before! haha
"I found out if you sit down on the ice while holding your e-bike, you start to pick up speed really fast..."
"AHHHHH"
Lol
😂😂
The hard-ice part was prettyy scary. I've done it and i was not very relaxed to say the least!
You guys are my heros! The biggest and most badass DH race in the world and you just send it....the very definition of EPIC!!!
Man, when you were ripping through the woods my adrenaline was going and heart was pounding! I let out an audible "woooo!"
That was awesome just awesome
Cheers Sam
Can an amateur do the Megavalanche? As evidenced by this video, no. Absolutely not.
😊😊
I rode this race in 98 on a carrefour supermarket hardtail with v brakes and a denim shirt for protection!! Happy days indeed :-)
@@Rob101u thats inspiring
Wow what an amazing Video,everything is so lovely done! I really enjoyed seeing the bystanders cheer for basically everyone coming by and everybody just having a fucking good time!
Good on yah mate for taking on the challenge good job mate 🤙🏽
3:34 you nearly sent her off the cliff
You go pretty fast for an amateur. ... thank you for taking us with you, must be really beautiful and challanging the same time. How long was your trip in minutes?
Albeit there was skill involved. He was on an Electric E-Bike.
He made it in 1h26
Thanks guys. As an amateur I was wondering yes or no but you've inspired me to go for it.
Mate you were flying on these uphill sections! Haibike handled everything and came on top, except the ice sliding part. What an experience.
Es algo que de verdad sueño con hacer!! I'm mexican and i hope to do this someday!! You are so lucky!! 😿
Arre!
Hey guys it's Etienne! Your video brings me back to the feelings of my first Mega... ! I hope I will have the opportunity to do some pre-runs with you next year!
Hi Etienne, great to meet you and share the epic mountain with you. See you next year!
@@RobRidesEMTB Almost 4 years later, I still don't know why you guys (english speaking people) call it "Mega-avalanche". It's Megavalanche, in one word ! 😅
😂😂. In English mega avalanche just sounds better haha.
@@RobRidesEMTB I it does for you... 🤷🏻♂️😁
That was one of the best mega-avalanche videos I have ever seen.
Wonderful video! And really good riding. Your deep appreciation of the extraordinary experience perhaps the best part.
Did The tándem bike finish the race?
In the qualifying race you must use the same bike?🤔
there's an article on pinkbike, just search megavalanche tandem
What a view :O what track is used at 3:55 ? its so calming
Hi Kingping! The song is Parallax by Luwaks! Have a good listen! :)
@@2JZGlizzy thanks for the quick response, I love the channel !
Complete legend. I feel like I broke all my bones just watching this video.
✊Respect.....you are now crazy Ros Beouf!
Great film thank you 😊 for sharing
I think all mountain bike races should have an ebike class. They could have all the ebikers group start before or like 20 minutes after the regular riders so no one complains about them getting in the way or it's unfair etc. Of course the ebikes would have to meet certain power and top speed under power specifications. I think mid drives or front/rear hub motors should only be allowed and only one motor per bike.
@@Surteronarto Excuse me while I scoot down on my moped
Why not just have a race with motorcycles at that point XD. 120 down the mountain.
I’m not sure why the winner never talked about the view 😂
Haha 😂
Kudos to you lads. That's the first video I've seen that shows what the Megavalanche is REALLY like with all the bone jarring bike rattling bits thrown in. It was probably the chest cam rather than a head cam that put it all into perspective. Well done.
Cheers David 👍
What a grat experience Rob!! nicely done.
So (when) is it possible to ride there without pressure and hurry, just to really enjoy the tour?
How much did it cost?
Yea I want to know too....Just to enjoy your time down the trail.....Preferably with less snow too
Same
The event costs €114 for the full week... If you want to ride there casually the uplift is approx €20 for a day. Approx €100 for the week. Just be aware that the snow is not graded apart from race day so it's more difficult to get down the first part. Plenty other trails in the area to try too.
@@martincantwell2557 OK, that actually sounds affordable. Thanks a lot. :)
@@mexmax1657 I was very surprised, it's great value to be fair..
I'm new to MTB started cycling to the gym instead of driving and killing the environment with fumes. I love it!
Great video man! Love your comment with all the personal insights. My brother has been thinking about trying it for himself. Now we got some refernce to plan on. Thanks mate!
Wow amazing great riding and video. I just ordered the Haibike Xduro Allmtn 7.5 and glad to see it handled the run well. This will be my firs Ebike.
10:42 - Imagine a bike-failure here. RIP.
"Can a amateur do the Megavalance on a motorcycle?"
I'd be down to do it on my KLR !
@@samvhell9104 ah love the KLR. had the '89 model.
@@burnsson Mine is a 2001 model KLR650C ! My first bike too ;-)
That right line at 3:05 almost caught me out this year. I've never bottomed out forks like that before! Just goes to show, you practice the bigger stuff but its little features that catch you out.
I wondered what it would be like. Love it, absolutely stunning!
I got second at mega kids !!
Well done! That’s amazing.
Is it bad that I would do this everyday just for fun
You'd have 4 limbs in a cast within a week hahaha
That is absolutely on my bucket list..... I have to do it at least once!
Wow! Thank you! Great video. Makes me want to go ride.
1:58 - here. have a rock in a crotch.
rock: "have a nice day"
best chance, if i pay 6k for a bike it has to be good :D
The Haibike can take a beating indeed. They are awesome bikes and quality made. Try one and you won't regret it.
Best channel to get through the quarantine. 😊
Another great video. As a complete novice myself its great to see you take on such an epic race.
I was a complete novice 2 years before. Go for it mate...