THE REALITY OF RACING THE MTB ENDURO WORLD SERIES!!

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  • čas přidán 1. 10. 2019
  • This is a super special video for me, I got the chance to head to Finale Ligure for the final stop of the EWS Enduro World Series and Trophy Of Nations. MTB Enduro racing is much like downhill racing but way longer, and with longer stages comes more problems, crashes and horrendous climbs. This was my first ever enduro event of this calibre, so to race down huge mountains on trails with rocks, roots, jumps and cliffs was a crazy experience for. I shot the whole day on GoPro POV to take you along with me for a full enduro world series race. enjoy the downhill footage but also the shots me suffering. Shout out to Marin Bikes for the industry entry! enjoy
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  • @cianbichard2790
    @cianbichard2790 Před 4 lety +2119

    “High line, don’t know why”
    **crashes violently**

  • @oligodfrey
    @oligodfrey Před 4 lety +675

    Matt jones so comfortable on a bike he talks you through the crash hahah

  • @tylerwestberry5244
    @tylerwestberry5244 Před 4 lety +1607

    “I crashed, broke my back, my knee is sticking out my chest and my wife left me. “Anyways enough about me”

  • @Skelldr
    @Skelldr Před 4 lety +2773

    Interviewer: “So what’s your qualifications?”
    Me: 00:47

  • @LPx007
    @LPx007 Před 4 lety +838

    "Good choice mate, e-bike downhill...we've got uphill on acoustic bikes" 😂😂😂 Gotta love that sense of humour. Amazing run Matt...another proof that you're just awesome at biking! 💪🏻

    • @mrrims
      @mrrims Před 4 lety +11

      I was dying laughing when he said that!!!

    • @wadeariss448
      @wadeariss448 Před 4 lety +6

      Funniest shit I have heard in a while

    • @vikingo4877
      @vikingo4877 Před 4 lety +11

      Acoustic bikes!!im gonna steal that

    • @SaltasarOne
      @SaltasarOne Před 4 lety +1

      Vikingos DH me too for sure! That shit cracked me up 🤣

    • @jacobjackson8619
      @jacobjackson8619 Před 3 lety

      he destroyed all ebikers with 1 sentence

  • @jamesdempster3842
    @jamesdempster3842 Před 4 lety +1194

    When a redbull rider gets surprised they caught up to someone

    • @LogieT2K
      @LogieT2K Před 4 lety +73

      James Dempster i mean hes is mostly a slopedtyle rider so he was actually doing bloody well

    • @snootyice259
      @snootyice259 Před 4 lety +8

      no hes not u idot hes a dirt jumper

    • @jamesdempster3842
      @jamesdempster3842 Před 4 lety +15

      @@snootyice259 For the most part they're essentially the same

    • @kingfinance1508
      @kingfinance1508 Před 4 lety +11

      James Dempster nooooo hole true to your guns. Double down on your info because it’s actually right and ol mate is just being a goon to you 😂😂😂 delete this comment and hold the other one!

    • @jamesdempster3842
      @jamesdempster3842 Před 4 lety +7

      @@kingfinance1508 atleast someone here's got a brain 😂

  • @wideawake914
    @wideawake914 Před 3 lety +178

    I'm a 64 year old grandad who cycles his 33 year old bike to the shops and I love this.

  • @ayjaypeeohseven
    @ayjaypeeohseven Před 4 lety +336

    “Acoustic bikes” 😂😂

    • @allseeingeyezz
      @allseeingeyezz Před 4 lety +4

      lots of oxygen deprivation in this video

    • @bennoh550
      @bennoh550 Před 3 lety +2

      The best comment.

    • @DeeTofa
      @DeeTofa Před 2 lety

      I think he meant analog 😂

  • @filipcernak9975
    @filipcernak9975 Před 4 lety +1663

    Honestly you didn't look exhausted enough, next enduro just take the mini bike mate

  • @24mtb74
    @24mtb74 Před 4 lety +755

    Did anyone else dip their head when he went under the big rock

  • @user-yr3kt5ei5d
    @user-yr3kt5ei5d Před 3 lety +47

    7:03 haha, 5 seconds after Matt is surprised by this, you can hear Morgana hit the same jump.

  • @freedriver2797
    @freedriver2797 Před 4 lety +82

    He’s such a nice guy like he was saying things about him and says “oh well enough about me” like nooo we want to hear about it.

  • @PutteKj
    @PutteKj Před 4 lety +216

    More, more and even more enduro, that''s that I want!

    • @themindgame14
      @themindgame14 Před 4 lety +8

      yeah i've literally never even ridden a mountain bike but these enduro suffer fests are really entertaining. Something about matt huffing and puffing for 20 minutes

  • @bluecar5035
    @bluecar5035 Před 4 lety +72

    I can't tell you how amazing that was. It was like I was there. I could feel your pain and joys. Thank you. I wish I would have a chance to do something like that in my life. Incredible!

  • @samkessler8301
    @samkessler8301 Před 4 lety +29

    I love how he is so knackered but still manages to cheer on his teammates while he was riding

  • @hwordog
    @hwordog Před 4 lety +3

    Well done matt! 👊
    Enduro is so tough, I think a lot don't realise just how hardcore it is, few could do what you just did on a full EWS course. Essentially racing dh whilst exhausted after only (normally) one practise run, it really pushes the limits of rider and bike. Much respect. I'll stick to the local enduro races, 2-4 minute stages with 20 minute climbs, and still takes me a week to recover from an event!

  • @nickos2079
    @nickos2079 Před 4 lety +249

    That beach you finished on is a bit strange 😂

    • @robivlahov
      @robivlahov Před 4 lety +11

      quite far away from the sea isnt it. maybe a big ass beach?

    • @zTorrentiaLzzz
      @zTorrentiaLzzz Před 3 lety +6

      I needed the beach closure

  • @leomau3667
    @leomau3667 Před 4 lety +135

    The hardest, the most technical and the most fisical race of the year, you're a slopestyle rider and you did it. Good job!

    • @salmongolf
      @salmongolf Před 4 lety +8

      Leo Mau *physical 👍

    • @mr.e0311
      @mr.e0311 Před 4 lety +8

      @@salmongolf you're doing great things... Saving the world by fixing one spelling airoar at a thyme. You're parents must be sooooper prowd.

    • @mr.stealyourgrill1190
      @mr.stealyourgrill1190 Před 4 lety +2

      @@mr.e0311 it powrd wetard

    • @Kontaras987
      @Kontaras987 Před 4 lety

      @@mr.e0311 imagine, trying to bait someone with this xddd

    • @plsdontdoxme2644
      @plsdontdoxme2644 Před 4 lety

      Mr. E super*

  • @scottrice1738
    @scottrice1738 Před 4 lety

    Thank you for doing this! Really interesting to see your perspective and line choice when you're fatigued. You are one of the best bike handlers and obviously top-tier slopestlye riders on the scene so it was really insightful to watch how you made decisions, good or worse, when you got gassed. Thanks again!

  • @thatcivicguy9130
    @thatcivicguy9130 Před 4 lety +2

    Absolutely amazing man! It’s so awesome to see you branching out to other sections of the sport and you crushed it!!

  • @maddyuk168
    @maddyuk168 Před 4 lety +55

    100% do another one, well enjoyed. thanks mate

  • @grahambell6834
    @grahambell6834 Před 4 lety +21

    Acoustic bikes - love it.
    Awesome achievement. Keep on with it mate, it’s great to see you trying new things.

  • @sticksspokesropes2342
    @sticksspokesropes2342 Před 4 lety +1

    Matt, you have to be one of the most genuine athletes in the world! Your unfiltered dialogue is the best. Matt have my 9 year old a tow down a Whistler trail... He is just as cool in person. Can't fake great. Keep it going Matt. More videos like this.

  • @LiveAeons
    @LiveAeons Před 4 lety

    great video! congrats for putting in the effort !
    so refreshing to see a more "mere mortal" take on the EWS, highlighting not only the stages, but even more importantly the climbs, that can properly drain you to the point you can't finish the downs.
    Cheers and looking forward to more great content like this!

  • @Duncan23
    @Duncan23 Před 4 lety +63

    Good going Matt, would be good to see more enduro type stuff :)

  • @aquanox3496
    @aquanox3496 Před 4 lety +5

    Love the vids man, keep it up🔥
    My favorite vids are your dirt jump trails back at your home.

  • @sitonka303
    @sitonka303 Před 4 lety

    Amazing vid! Really cool to see you pushing out of your comfort zone when we're so used to you sending jumps (also cool!) That looked so hard, but also a crazy experience. Love it! 👊

  • @petersilie2432
    @petersilie2432 Před 4 lety

    Definitively one of the best EWS clips I've seen. Looks so good that I'll make it a training goal to race it in a few years when I'm past 40!

  • @konstantinreif4319
    @konstantinreif4319 Před 4 lety +150

    "High line dont know why"

  • @all_the_hype4576
    @all_the_hype4576 Před 4 lety +4

    Awesome video Matt. So stoked to see you are doing more than just dirt jumping. Good job👏🏻

  • @lesterhill8662
    @lesterhill8662 Před 4 lety

    This has reaffirmed my belief of how much of a good guy you are. Such a team player pushing your mates and smashing an event that isn't your norm! Well played matt

  • @alexhazael8054
    @alexhazael8054 Před 4 lety +2

    Amazing what the body is capable of. I mean, you said you were done by the end of stage 1 and yet you smashed all other 4 stages + the climbs to get there! Big up Matt 💪🏼👊🏼 more EWS for sure 🙏🏼

  • @CoreyRive
    @CoreyRive Před 3 lety +9

    I need Matt giving me encouragement in everyday life like he does for Johnny

  • @blakebrewer3279
    @blakebrewer3279 Před 3 lety +12

    Can we just take a moment to recognize how smooth the GoPro made it, few years ago that would’ve been shaky as hell

  • @bryanheiselman8979
    @bryanheiselman8979 Před 3 lety +2

    Even in stressful situations and exhaustion, you stay remain in a positive state of mind. Way to be man!!

  • @pierrebroccoli.9396
    @pierrebroccoli.9396 Před 4 lety

    Can appreciate what EWS racers go through. Gruelling stuff. Really does allow for one to appreciate the package that is a bike with such conditions.
    Brilliant ride Matt and team. Well done and thanks for the POV.

  • @benc7292
    @benc7292 Před 4 lety +57

    4:05
    "still not the end"
    ahahhaahahahah

  • @aaronsanford6824
    @aaronsanford6824 Před 4 lety +52

    “ a big bananer and a pair o’ nuts”

  • @kingdeano2540
    @kingdeano2540 Před 3 lety +1

    That's easily the best video you've done! I'm used to seeing this guy show off his mad jumping skills and making cool videos but it's great to see him empty the tank and drag himself through the challenge.

  • @baileymccallum5503
    @baileymccallum5503 Před 3 lety +1

    This is absolutely insane. You are so freaking tough, Matt. Kudos.

  • @reezin14
    @reezin14 Před 4 lety +4

    Solid ride gals/guys,great to see non-pro's attempting this. Gives us regular riders hope so to speak. Oh and congrats on 2nd place finish.

  • @bobv7522
    @bobv7522 Před 4 lety +11

    Watching stage 1 and 2 I was like, "yeah, that ain't too bad, looks managable", then stage 3 kicks in and from then on I was like "how would you even approach half of those obstacles?"

  • @john2605
    @john2605 Před 4 lety +1

    That was rad! I admire your positivity even in tough situations.

  • @borneofilms
    @borneofilms Před 3 lety

    You're awesome, bro. Thanks for making these videos and always keeping it fun and humble. Rock on!

  • @marcusnovotny792
    @marcusnovotny792 Před 4 lety +82

    me: hears italy
    also me: checks upload date

  • @mitchellyohanan685
    @mitchellyohanan685 Před 4 lety +3

    The one enduro race that I’ve done was one of the hardest yet most gratifying things I’ve done. I hope the whole race season isn’t canceled this summer because I was looking forward to trying a few more this year

  • @adamotheloanguy
    @adamotheloanguy Před 4 lety

    Love watching you Matt! Great commentary and perspective. Good fun...keep um coming!

  • @vasilitzimas1763
    @vasilitzimas1763 Před rokem

    4:07 " still not the end" I love this so much, represents me so much whenever I race.

  • @qp4fg855
    @qp4fg855 Před 4 lety +127

    I just love watching people do shit like this while regretting their life decisions.

  • @starship1701
    @starship1701 Před 3 lety +6

    Matt the entire time: "Agh! Ow! Gak!"
    The audience as he rides by: "AAYYYYYYYYYYY"

  • @charlesrobert9527
    @charlesrobert9527 Před 4 lety

    That was both great fun and at the same time quite nerve racking to watch. You all did so well. Congratulations.

  • @Glee73
    @Glee73 Před 4 lety +1

    Well done matt.. a great achievement.. definitely want to see you do more!

  • @cyclonasaurusrex1525
    @cyclonasaurusrex1525 Před 3 lety +51

    Halfway through stage 2: “ I don’t need this in my life.” After it’s over: ‘Comment if you want me to do another one.”

  • @inikostanley8304
    @inikostanley8304 Před 4 lety +3

    I love how he motivates himself the whole way

  • @chrisperkins4279
    @chrisperkins4279 Před 4 lety

    Thanks for sharing your experience. Love the glimpses of camaraderie. I was surprised how well this came out and yes I would like to see another.

  • @peterides9568
    @peterides9568 Před 4 lety

    Top stuff Matt, Morgane and Johnny! That looked absolutely brutal!
    I'm much more an XC guy, I don't think I could have done those climbs on my hardtail... The descending was inspiring stuff in isolation, but after the climbing I'm actually in awe.
    I remember hating the camera flashes when I was racing 24hr XC and I think I actually yelled at a few photogs not to take the picture at night :-/

  • @hezzyguy3065
    @hezzyguy3065 Před 3 lety +24

    "I've got a banana, a big banana, and a big pair of nuts." My mind immediately goes elsewhere

  • @engineerofalltrades
    @engineerofalltrades Před 4 lety +24

    Smushed banana
    Matt: "that's what I was riding for"
    HAhaaah

  • @jackwilliams2911
    @jackwilliams2911 Před 3 lety +1

    I only watch your vids to the end cause you actually make them interesting - especially with all the consistent commentary.

  • @wordreet
    @wordreet Před 4 lety

    This was flippin epic riding my dude!!!! I knew the crowds near the end would give you a boost, and I think they know it too. Op op op op op!!!!!!!!!!! And you guys got on the podium!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Acoustic bikes!!! ROFLMAOOOO!!!!!! Brilliant! 🤣🤣🤣

  • @UnliAhon
    @UnliAhon Před 4 lety +708

    Banana split!!!

  • @stevenvinogradov2267
    @stevenvinogradov2267 Před 4 lety +40

    everyone: Matt Jones enduro rider??
    Matt jones: never again

  • @Dayv7
    @Dayv7 Před 3 lety

    Good to see someone who doesn't get angry with people in front of them. Kudos for the patience and taking on the epic ride! 🚲

  • @stevenleslie8557
    @stevenleslie8557 Před 3 lety +1

    I appreciate you beeping out the expletives and keeping it family friendly.

  • @jwsuicidesjwsuicides1920
    @jwsuicidesjwsuicides1920 Před 4 lety +5

    Really good footage m8, subbed to ya channel on it. More like this and were all happy. Would love to be there, fast enough to hurt yourself if you overcook it, which I probably would. Thanx 4 the upload.

  • @rompa77
    @rompa77 Před 3 lety +5

    All of these documentaries need to display a warning before watching them that reads “ Warning the following documentary is highly addictive and may keep you up at night wanting more”

  • @olrenison
    @olrenison Před 4 lety

    That was awesome Matt. Great effort. Looks like a brutal physical effort but such amazing looking tracks. Loved it. Yes, please complete more gruelling physical challenges. It's fun to watch 😂👍

  • @DanielDillon11
    @DanielDillon11 Před 4 lety

    That was a sick episode! Congratulations on the 2nd place team! Solid effort

  • @ericwhitchurch9779
    @ericwhitchurch9779 Před 4 lety +7

    I live how Matt is always positive

    • @kaicolbert6099
      @kaicolbert6099 Před 4 lety +1

      I read your comment when Matt said 'this is a horrible stage'. 😂

  • @poopdidiscoop8900
    @poopdidiscoop8900 Před 4 lety +5

    When Matt starts telling himself to go you know it’s rough.

  • @jamesgreen3417
    @jamesgreen3417 Před 3 lety +1

    Feel your pain when you came off, I came off once after hitting a hidden stump got a right wrist compress fracture. Love watching your rides

  • @nickyp2484
    @nickyp2484 Před 4 lety +1

    Outstanding video!!! felt like i was riding it with ya.. had anxiety attack on some of those turns!!!! great video

  • @dwaeji
    @dwaeji Před 3 lety +10

    "Im wearing this weird padded bum shorts thing"
    Me, a road cyclist: 👀👀👀 you'll get used to it mate 😂

  • @martinaddison4696
    @martinaddison4696 Před 4 lety +3

    Your goated love your vids man keep them up u and Sam pilgrim need to do some vids

  • @thadgillespie5255
    @thadgillespie5255 Před 3 lety

    Thats was pretty cool Matt! Those crowds were amazing! What a great way to end a race.

  • @lukedavies8738
    @lukedavies8738 Před 4 lety

    Amazing dude! You've evolved into the next level or your riding career and lifestyle keep it up!!

  • @andrewmatrundola6682
    @andrewmatrundola6682 Před 4 lety +14

    Matt Jones the bicycling genius

  • @adamwoodie4029
    @adamwoodie4029 Před 3 lety +6

    I walked away from my phone while this was playing and then I heard.. "I split me banana... I taped me nuts"
    I'm like dang that must have been a bad wreck!

  • @markgillis876
    @markgillis876 Před 3 lety

    Loved this video. Got my son a Marin Attack, I ride it a lot. So predictable and you know what to expect as well. Good job, you did awesome mate - seriously motivating!!! Keep it up young fella!

  • @Striderexe
    @Striderexe Před 4 lety

    You deserve a lot more subscribers than you have now Mr Jones! I'm excited to see you grow. Good work lad i love your spirit!

  • @helenkittow383
    @helenkittow383 Před 3 lety +4

    matt: you can sit here and do nothing.
    me: nice
    johnny : while we SUFFER

  • @zachpasquill7831
    @zachpasquill7831 Před 3 lety +5

    “How long uphill” “bout an hour” “why”🤣

  • @kevonabike3122
    @kevonabike3122 Před 4 lety

    love the enthusiasm and competitive spirit even for a discipline you have no experience in, great vid

  • @garyriggs6998
    @garyriggs6998 Před 4 lety

    Well done to you and the team! Looks like a really cool experience. Glad to watch you do it, but I sure as heck don't want to!

  • @henrywasden4838
    @henrywasden4838 Před 4 lety +7

    The fact that stage 5 looks steep on a GoPro...

  • @killershark1826
    @killershark1826 Před 4 lety +61

    Nobody:
    Johnny: has a flat tyre

    • @astletruscott6291
      @astletruscott6291 Před 4 lety +13

      10 minutes later
      Nobody:
      Johnny: other tire is flat

    • @dankr6826
      @dankr6826 Před 4 lety +10

      @@astletruscott6291
      30 mins later
      nobody :
      johnny : chain falls off

    • @ksawiprod9140
      @ksawiprod9140 Před 4 lety

      lmao

  • @doctormoonbass9616
    @doctormoonbass9616 Před 4 lety

    Utterly, utterly awesome, inspiring and pant ruiningly entertaining - well done the peeps!

  • @ccallure
    @ccallure Před 4 lety

    YES MATE! Love to see more videos of you racing enduro. Congrats!

  • @saminc7017
    @saminc7017 Před 4 lety +10

    hi mat can you put a 2 stroke bike engin kit on a hardtail hehehhe

  • @finleypdoherty
    @finleypdoherty Před 4 lety +26

    I’d love to do this on my Hard Tail hahaha

  • @johnjohannemann536
    @johnjohannemann536 Před 4 lety

    That was freakin awesome. What a ride. Congrats on your second place finish!

  • @bensieber6960
    @bensieber6960 Před 4 lety

    Hell yes do another EWS and then another and another. Such an awesome point of view of the best bike racing out there these days. Thanks!

  • @herminator3755
    @herminator3755 Před 4 lety +6

    I raced their with the belgian team in u21 and came 4th!

  • @joshglenn4398
    @joshglenn4398 Před 4 lety +23

    5 months fast forward , you wouldn’t have even been there because you wouldn’t be able to get to Italy lmao

  • @paulpada8
    @paulpada8 Před 3 lety +1

    I just woke up, then I watch this...now I am tired need to sleep more..haha, But honestly..This is the best things I've seen, thanks for taking time to document & share to us, I love bikes but I doubt if I can do what you did, maybe more practice, and experience. Keep pedalling! Cheers mate

  • @nicholaskoenig3106
    @nicholaskoenig3106 Před 4 lety

    Felicitations on the finish!! You gave your ALL...and then some! Great work Mates!

  • @harryblox760
    @harryblox760 Před 3 lety +5

    18:21 I cant believe that after all that you have 2 people just stood in your way and don't even attempt to move. You must have some restraint. I would have taken my pain out on them.

  • @victopec8501
    @victopec8501 Před 3 lety +4

    5:13 and on for a while. Watch with eyes closed

  • @AlessandroVigo_Outdoor_Passion

    great one man! unbelievable how you guys ride down the trails.... standing ovation

  • @hugooliver3835
    @hugooliver3835 Před 4 lety

    That was absolutely legendary! Brilliant ride and great commitment! So jealous I can’t do it myself 😂