Can an amateur do the Megavalanche?!

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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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@neverends89 5 лет назад

That 1st place guy's video make it looks easy, your video show me how hard and painful the ride actually is.

@miguelmendesnet 5 лет назад

this!! ^^

@RobRidesEMTB 5 лет назад

I know. They are so hardcore those fast guys!

@zsxwqa753 5 лет назад

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 ... ^^

@thrombozytather8783 5 лет назад

no eggs- not first :D

@theginjaninja132 5 лет назад

I bet the weight of the e-bike didn't help his control

@FlourEater 5 лет назад

This is my dream, I don´t care to be dead last, it looks like an adventure of lifetime.

@RobRidesEMTB 5 лет назад

Do it! Its a memory that will last a lifetime!

@beewboow8423 4 года назад

Same here bro but i cant buy nothing more than walmart bike😂😂

@jmagana166 4 года назад

I am going to do this even if I come in behind the guy that is in last place...

@closer8583 4 года назад

Im with you, even in the dead last part. Lets do it.

@Pocono_Pits 4 года назад

I would be stopping to take pictures haha

@ClaudiuTudoras 4 года назад

I can hear "excuse moi" from here!

@achiltsompanos447 4 года назад

I came for this comment! Esquse moi!!!

@flute136 4 года назад

lol yea that guy

@cjohnson3836 4 года назад

Leaving a bike on any trail is dangerous. Leaving one in the middle of that is utterly irresponsible.

@wombat8622 4 года назад

People: Riding on the top of the world, their ass in the snow, thinking about death Rob: IM WORRIED OF GETTING A PUNCTURE

@RobRidesEMTB 4 года назад

😂😂

@Britishwisdom 4 года назад

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. :)

@anthonygaydotcom 4 года назад

Amazing the difference between first place and this guy. The narration was very informative. Thanks for your valient effort.

@justinwoods535 4 года назад

"Yeah, I think I've broken a rib, but I feel great!" What a lad

@mgml 4 года назад

If he'd broken a rib he wouldn't be feeling great, he'd very likely be in serious pain.

@TheButlerNZ 4 года назад

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

@danrashtizadeh1 5 лет назад

Rob.... your QUALITY of Megavalanche is by FAAAAR the best quality on RU-vid

@victoralbornaserret289 5 лет назад

Is this with a GoPro Hero 7 black?

@RobRidesEMTB 5 лет назад

Yes. And Karma gimbal.

@BurningBroadcast 5 лет назад

@@RobRidesEMTB Did you use ND filters for this?

@RobRidesEMTB 5 лет назад

WickedDimension yes, ND 16 and 64 for super bright

@danrashtizadeh1 5 лет назад

@@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

@RobRidesEMTB 4 года назад

Check out my new Audio EMTB Channel: ru-vid.com

@Spandex08 4 года назад

what camera did you use, its such a good quality, the best ive seen from any pov megavalanche

@raynovikpchevotszcheck5812 Год назад

@Rob Rides EMTB do you have your power on all the time?

@djbradfrd 4 года назад

Just finishing without breaking something or getting too injured, is an accomplishment 🤕

@ladrochax 4 года назад

That's right!

@613harbinger316 4 года назад

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!

@RagingRider 4 года назад

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😭😭😂😂😂

@jmagana166 4 года назад

Rob B 🤣 OUTSTANDING!

@drgrunn174 4 года назад

ahahahahahahah u're my alter ego ahahahah cheers ^_^

@innocentbystander6620 4 года назад

50 year old me is wondering if my chance has passed 😕

@RagingRider 4 года назад

@@innocentbystander6620 NEVER!!😜😜

@John-eu9vz 4 года назад

@@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

@Nordskogen 5 лет назад

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

@SonGoku-97 4 года назад

This makes me want to get on my bike and just ride around for no reason whatsoever

@RobRidesEMTB 4 года назад

Yeah man get out and ride!

@LarsFerdinand 4 года назад

I'd take a run in the flying nimbus.

@raff5604 4 года назад

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.

@jeanmartin963 4 года назад

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.

@lambari1170 4 года назад

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

@nonamedrumguy1049 4 года назад

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 :)

@Skinski7 4 года назад

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!

@Kxcperr 4 года назад

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!

@clearz3600 4 года назад

I've watched many vids of the Megavalanch now, loved them all but this was something special. Thanks for sharing.

@TheLoamRanger 4 года назад

This was incredible man! The riding and the video itself. Congrats

@TheWeeky 4 года назад

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

@gianlucatripi8772 4 года назад

This is one of the best mountain biking video I have ever seen! Awesome view, colors and quality! Wow!

@mogagi 4 года назад

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!!

@wbee01 5 лет назад

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.

@HarborEdwin 5 лет назад

Great Vid, and you came down the mountain in a respectable speed. Good Job!

@ClemensAlive 4 года назад

Rob: "I am an amateur..." Also Rob: "F U L L S E N D !"

@jonnie2bad 2 года назад

amateur doesnt translate to no talent.

@tim1843 5 лет назад

Great video dude. Good on you for doing something which looked like it was out of your comfort zone. Very brave!

@MrMyYoyo 4 года назад

Watching this just makes me so happy for him. Congrats for getting to live this experience.

@nunomarques11 5 лет назад

Hands down, one of the best bike videos I have seen on here... I guess it's time for me to book Megavalanche.

@Redmow51 5 лет назад

That was awesome. And to share it with friends. Can't beat that.

@elpicorecords 4 года назад

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

@owencobb91 5 лет назад

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

@GaryFarrow 4 года назад

Excellent video, congratulations on a superb achievement.

@theodoro89 4 года назад

This is a life experience. I don't even have a mountain bike but i really want to do something similar.

@sheldonmurphy6031 4 года назад

This was absolutely amazing, and your narration was perfect sir :) Thank You For Sharing Sir :) 10 thumbs up from the States, Iowa ! :)

@sjtom57 4 года назад

I've watched numerous vids of the front runners doing this race and am still amazed they do it without killing themselves. Good video.

@ABusAndBeyond 5 лет назад

Great video Rob! A true inspiration! What an experience

@markhayter1523 5 лет назад

Wow, just one thought for you and both friends - RESPECT

@RickyG225 4 года назад

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!

@joaovieira3653 4 года назад

Such a beautiful landscape wished i could see it with my own eyes, awesome ride =)

@gremlinuk1968 4 года назад

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 !!

@ifonly2675 4 года назад

Well Megavalanche started in 1995 so you had many opportunities while still young !

@thetlaloc3294 4 года назад

gremlinuk1968 Do it 👍🏼, I'm in if life still gives me opportunities for next year

@Daz555Daz 4 года назад

@@ifonly2675 I was mountain biking every weekend back in the mid 90s and I'd never heard of the Mega Avalanche.

@ifonly2675 4 года назад

@@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.

@seminolerick6845 5 лет назад

You lads have gonads of titanium ! On top of it all, the video was outstanding !! Thanx for the post... every minute was breathtaking !!!

@RobRidesEMTB 5 лет назад

Cheers dude 👍

@h0lzm1chl 4 года назад

This video made me buy a mtb. The feelings got me..all the work you put into finishing this race - amazing!

@dasmorbo3508 4 года назад

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!

@SRemedy54 5 лет назад

Impressive! Especially Andy making it down with a cracked rib.

@johnhogg6228 5 лет назад

Rob slides emtb! Top effort!

@RobRidesEMTB 5 лет назад

Haha love it!!

@danwilliams9606 3 года назад

Wonderful video! And really good riding. Your deep appreciation of the extraordinary experience perhaps the best part.

@abaranihei2608 5 лет назад

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!

@stephanmountainbikerider1628 4 года назад

3:40 The first woman that goes by said "Get out of the way" in French ;-)

@SebGruch 3 года назад

Well, leaving a bike in the middle of the track is very nasty move. Especially if you are fine.

@OayxYT 4 года назад

I would be so down to ride that, especially how you made the video seem. It seems like it would be so surreal.

@elvisryland680 5 лет назад

Good on yah mate for taking on the challenge good job mate 🤙🏽

@sesimon3 5 лет назад

Rob, massive massive respect to you all for doing this!!

@xKiLLzZx1 5 лет назад

Ha, I can do that! Hold my bike! Going on foot!

@beewboow8423 4 года назад

Meh piece of cake Hold my wallmart bike

@tanishjain8927 4 года назад

3:14 is why you need a helmet

@supercoolmunkee 4 года назад

Always listen to your mom, she knows better. She knows that guys likes us goes for the extremes. From toys to dangerous sports.

@31redorange08 4 года назад

No, because helmets are required by the conditions of participation.

@gam3rmom3nt3 4 года назад

@@31redorange08 they didnt wear helmets because of the rules, they woar them because they understood the risks of the competition

@31redorange08 4 года назад

@@gam3rmom3nt3 So they would've broken the rules if they thought it wasn't dangerous?

@gam3rmom3nt3 4 года назад

@@31redorange08 no of course not, I'm jist stating that while cycling you should always wear a helmet that fits the discipline

@MrRumBacardi 3 года назад

This was beautiful, I enjoyed every minute of it. Congratz on an amazing race with the mates!

@RobRidesEMTB 3 года назад

Thanks

@wonderergaming5681 4 года назад

so wholesome and motivating, keep up the amazing videos Rob!

@filipcernak9975 5 лет назад

0:07 hey that's me! Amazing video dude!

@RobRidesEMTB 5 лет назад

Cheers! Great event!

@LCAnder 4 года назад

New title: Casually Coasting Down The Megavalanche Race

@BH-cy9tb 4 года назад

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.

@cris-vv1pn 4 года назад

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

@jessetrue2956 4 года назад

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

@RobRidesEMTB 4 года назад

😂😂

@MrEtienne6657 4 года назад

The hard-ice part was prettyy scary. I've done it and i was not very relaxed to say the least!

@FellowLlama 4 года назад

I didn't even know you could get hand guards for mountain bikes until this video

@RickyG225 4 года назад

No kidding, only have seen them on moto-cross racing forever...

@69fabricio 5 лет назад

What a grat experience Rob!! nicely done.

@periurban 5 лет назад

This gives a great perspective on how amazing the pros are.

@putridvomit 4 года назад

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.

@rizen3467 4 года назад

Josh Goddard yeah thought so too. Of course you cant get traction when your wheels are sliding in the snow

@gilchavez6606 4 года назад

Es algo que de verdad sueño con hacer!! I'm mexican and i hope to do this someday!! You are so lucky!! 😿

@thetlaloc3294 4 года назад

Arre!

@JacoblBroughton 4 года назад

Super high quality video, i just found your channel and i love it.

@peterrick3339 Год назад

Well done Rob. Much faster than i would have been riding. Congrats to you & your companions.

@samjones-mn6zm 5 лет назад

That was awesome just awesome

@RobRidesEMTB 5 лет назад

Cheers Sam

@Zeemis 5 лет назад

This video was more enjoyable than watching the winning perspective video lol.

@uouba 3 года назад

These guys are like: "Let's have another brandy and then we'll go"

@jimtrouten7529 4 года назад

Man, when you were ripping through the woods my adrenaline was going and heart was pounding! I let out an audible "woooo!"

@RideFlyJump 5 лет назад

I wondered what it would be like. Love it, absolutely stunning!

@aaronw2k8 4 года назад

3:34 you nearly sent her off the cliff

@MrEtienne6657 5 лет назад

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!

@RobRidesEMTB 5 лет назад

Hi Etienne, great to meet you and share the epic mountain with you. See you next year!

@MrEtienne6657 Год назад

@@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 ! 😅

@RobRidesEMTB Год назад

😂😂. In English mega avalanche just sounds better haha.

@MrEtienne6657 Год назад

@@RobRidesEMTB I it does for you... 🤷🏻‍♂️😁

@adambutterworth8173 5 лет назад

Great video guys. Id love to get into MTB because of watching videos like these

@chaleowin7732 2 года назад

Complete legend. I feel like I broke all my bones just watching this video.

@AB-yt8bk 5 лет назад

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?

@michaeltingler9174 4 года назад

Albeit there was skill involved. He was on an Electric E-Bike.

@MrEtienne6657 4 года назад

He made it in 1h26

@drewmandan 4 года назад

Can an amateur do the Megavalanche? As evidenced by this video, no. Absolutely not.

@RobRidesEMTB 4 года назад

😊😊

@Rob101u 4 года назад

I rode this race in 98 on a carrefour supermarket hardtail with v brakes and a denim shirt for protection!! Happy days indeed :-)

@DisturbedDrake 4 года назад

@@Rob101u thats inspiring

@PaulV3D 4 года назад

Thanks guys. As an amateur I was wondering yes or no but you've inspired me to go for it.

@yungdoenewcali4943 5 лет назад

Those views look amazing congrats on finishing the race 🏁🚴

@mohsenahmadi2239 4 года назад

I’m not sure why the winner never talked about the view 😂

@RobRidesEMTB 4 года назад

Haha 😂

@elestromusicgamesfun1101 4 года назад

10:42 - Imagine a bike-failure here. RIP.

@quiettimes4779 4 года назад

Wow! Thank you! Great video. Makes me want to go ride.

@achiltsompanos447 4 года назад

Mate you were flying on these uphill sections! Haibike handled everything and came on top, except the ice sliding part. What an experience.

@Baither 5 лет назад

What a view :O what track is used at 3:55 ? its so calming

@2JZGlizzy 5 лет назад

Hi Kingping! The song is Parallax by Luwaks! Have a good listen! :)

@Baither 5 лет назад

@@2JZGlizzy thanks for the quick response, I love the channel !

@ELECTRICBIKEDIYLIFE 5 лет назад

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.

@cedarsapling 4 года назад

@@Surteronarto Excuse me while I scoot down on my moped

@hoen2009 4 года назад

Why not just have a race with motorcycles at that point XD. 120 down the mountain.

@eloypink4982 5 лет назад

Only now I understand how difficult this is! Nice video my friend.

@lordcron 4 года назад

That is absolutely on my bucket list..... I have to do it at least once!

@jacks4774 5 лет назад

I'm new to MTB started cycling to the gym instead of driving and killing the environment with fumes. I love it!

@carlossepulveda125 4 года назад

Did The tándem bike finish the race? In the qualifying race you must use the same bike?🤔

@inund8 4 года назад

there's an article on pinkbike, just search megavalanche tandem

@mikelambourn2100 4 года назад

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.

@jonquinlivan4208 5 лет назад

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

@RobRidesEMTB 5 лет назад

Cheers Jon. Agree with your comments! Such a great event.

@nathandiwell6021 5 лет назад

I got second at mega kids !!

@RobRidesEMTB 5 лет назад

Well done! That’s amazing.

@TangoOne 5 лет назад

"Can a amateur do the Megavalance on a motorcycle?"

@samvhell9104 4 года назад

I'd be down to do it on my KLR !

@burnsson 4 года назад

@@samvhell9104 ah love the KLR. had the '89 model.

@samvhell9104 4 года назад

@@burnsson Mine is a 2001 model KLR650C ! My first bike too ;-)

@mrtominboulder 5 лет назад

Thank You Rob, you do good work buddy. Everything but the snow looks really fun, and I'm a snow guy.

@RobRidesEMTB 5 лет назад

Yeah the snow got annoying after about 5 minutes!

@Onealmightypod 5 лет назад

✊Respect.....you are now crazy Ros Beouf! Great film thank you 😊 for sharing

@Ed-em6mf 4 года назад

1:58 - here. have a rock in a crotch. rock: "have a nice day"

@mexmax1657 5 лет назад

So (when) is it possible to ride there without pressure and hurry, just to really enjoy the tour? How much did it cost?

@danrashtizadeh1 5 лет назад

Yea I want to know too....Just to enjoy your time down the trail.....Preferably with less snow too

@yannickfour9089 5 лет назад

Same

@martincantwell2557 5 лет назад

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.

@mexmax1657 5 лет назад

@@martincantwell2557 OK, that actually sounds affordable. Thanks a lot. :)

@martincantwell2557 5 лет назад

@@mexmax1657 I was very surprised, it's great value to be fair..