Descent Disciples ||Vol 13|| Tom Pidcock vs. The Fish 

Find someone who trusts you as much as this man trusts his tires

The fact that Brian is keeping up with one of the best descenders out there is amazing.

this is absolutely insane. zero room for error. perfect bike handling skills. pedal to the metal the whole way. one of the most impressive cycling clips i've ever seen. hats off to both riders.

the world needed this collab! 🌎

This is the peak. It’s all downhill from here

came for Tom descending, stayed to rewatch this on repeat 🤯

Your filming of Tom's ride is epic. Truly blows my mind how you can ride that fast and that close. Took me a long time going down the hill to realize that this was being filmed from a closely following bicycle. I think that more than one rider makes the ride seem more closer in speed to the real thing. Watching Tom make every corner, never a sure thing, made me realize Brian was right behind him going the same speed. Really incredible ride! thanks.

I fractured my collarbone against the wall at 2:39 . I've done this descent several times, and I can tell you Pidcock is insane!.

His corning technique is fucking insane. Safa your ability to flawlessly sit on his wheel is so impressive.

1:13 made my stomach go to my ass geez that was sketchy! Insane how he pretty much did a KOM effort off only a few test runs y’all are next level!!

My heart exploded not from fear, but from pure bliss. Safa you are a true legend, and Tom is certainly one of the most technical riders to ever grace the sport. What an amazing piece of cinematography…. Wow

0:00 that sound of gear shifting is so satisfactory, when you finish climbing and are about to start descending

When another legend says "Nice riding with the king of downhill" must be the most EPIC compliment one cyclist could ever dream of.

1:14 my heart skipped a beat just watching that

Watched this many times today and gotta give Safa props for always being able to keep up with whatever pro is descending in front of him while having GoPros with gimbals attached to his helmet and chest. King of Downhills is right.

No words.... the balls, the skills, the smoothness... just unreal. In awe. Chapeau

That lil’ slip at the start was one helluva heart-stopper 😮

The way he throws his weight over the handlebars and lunges forward into a turn 😱🔥

CONGRATULATIONS to Tom Pidcock for winning today Strade Bianchi 2023 AMAZING rider!

This made my palms sweat more than when watching Alex Honnold climb free-solo.

"It's nice riding with the king of downhill, innit?" Even Tom recognises the beast that Safa is.

Tom is functionally at a different level than most of us!

Seeing SAFA going corner after corner down The Fish with Pidcock just reminds me what a master he is. Great video!

This is absolutely insane. Watching Pidcock is unreal but the fact that that you are right on his wheels is astonishing. This is truly satisfying to watch. I am a speed demon going downhill but you guys are in a different ball game compare to the world.

AND this is why Tom is one of the best descenders in the world, the lad is crazy with balls of steel.

Pidcock's descent on Stage 12 of last year's Tour de France, and his win of the stage, was the best thing about the entire tour. I'll super-tuck, but you guys are crazy! Keep posting more.

You can’t deny Toms one of the best downhillers in the business at the moment. First thing I noticed was the mist-dampness on the road, and sand on the edges. Still, he knows what he’s doing. He’s pretty red hot at all the cycling disciplines he participates in. And a big thumb up to Safa. Not bad himself. Never lost Tom the whole down, and with a whopping great camera on his head! Good man!

I ride the Santa Monica’s frequently. No way I’m hitting those speeds. Ever! Just a master class and a joy to watch. Thanks for posting.

Casually..."That was a bit sketchy, but we survived". 😂🤣 No fear at all, amazing.

Pidcock is such a rad guy. And so amazing you got him on the channel! Can’t imagine his team will be too thrilled seeing this tho 😂

A masterclass in descending, with balls of toughened ceramic - I couldn't stomach the paceline on such a winding route...... heart was skipping beats. So I'll just remain humbly recreational.... all hats off to TP and his cameraman......

Blimey, they seem to have got the hang of it. Dropped on this a bit randomly, but WOW, just spent 6 minutes bein in awe and terrified all at the same time. Absolutely stupendous.

That was insane! So much confidence in their own ability and in the bike! Next level skills is a massive understatement! This was frightening to me.

Once again we are met by our unlikely hero, Safa and new pal, Tommy Bananas. For long time fans a world tour cyclist of this level was but a pipe dream to be guested on the channel, but in Safa we trust. Mr. Pidcock, you are the pinnacle peak plunger, the mountain slaying maestro, the cyclists cyclist, and an explosion of fiery talent that very few could replicate. Thank you for your time, this is a dream. Another demon of the hills accepting the discipleship in which this channel champions.

the holy grail of descending PERIOD

This is just absolutely sublime... To give it everything on the edge & running the lines so tight & smooth with body/bike positioning.... AFTER that early oil slip?! Showing incredible mental fortitude and bike handling skills. Beautiful to watch! 👍

Tom Pidcock and King of Downhill - dream duo!

Lately I’ve m been watching Safa and Tom on a cycling camp with friends and now 2 elite descenders in 1 clip. Awesome 🤯

Wowzers. Tom may be a diminutive fellow but he must carry his bollocks around in a wheelbarrow. Top job filming by Safa which really puts you there in the moment. One of the most exhilarating things I’ve watched on RU-vid

big fan of both these gentlemen, as well as this descent! what a treat! thx Safa!

His line choice is so interesting. Nice to know that pros also complain about headwinds :). Thanks for the great video Mr. Brian!

Bike control genius‼︎‼︎‼︎ The recovery after making a mistake is too amazing‼︎

What is so mental, is that Tom didn't hold back after that wheel slide. Balls of steel!! And what a down to Earth, humble dude. 👏

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"as a team we decided to part ways with our beloved tom and wish him a rapid descent to the underworld"

Waited for this so long, one of the greatest Descent Disciples yet!

Amazing to watch. Pure artistry on wheels. Thank you Brian.

Wonderful, this is the era of Tom's cycling. I hope any of his crazy and marvelous adventures still happen it's cycling show men

Fantastic to watch a master at work. Thank you for the great video.

Tom is the ultimate sender and Uncle SAFA was up to the task of staying on his wheel. Epic video!

everybody's talking about Tom, but Safa held on perfectly to his wheel the entire time 🤯🤯🤯

most captivating cycling video i've see u do yet. on repeat. so much props to safa for being able to film this. two freaks on the bike. tom is absolutely nuts. the skill is a joy to watch. thanks safa

From a guy who has has 2 bad crashes on descents this was a hard watch 😅🙈 The level of skill is out of this world, and the balls unfathomable 🤣

Thanks so much for this collab, Tom Pidcock has been my favorite cyclist ever since I saw that stage 12 descent of the Galibier, it was one of the most beautiful racing moments I've seen. Instant click when I saw this and its a dizzying display of desceinding

Forget pidcock - the guy following is the hero here.

Chills down my spine watching this. Pidcock and Safa doing it descent demon style

Tom calling someone else "THE KING OF DOWNHILL" is the complement of the century.

Sitting in my armchair watching this masterclass in death defying descending. Am absolutely petrified and heart rate is way too high. Tom Pidcock is beyond compare. Chapeau also to the event photographer.

I feel like safa has made this style of video such a category this year that it’s risen to a point where a pro rider would think it’s worthwhile. chapeau!

That would be game over for 99.9% of people at 1:13 . Tom is like, "I'm just warming up mate. 🤣 testing the limit". Safa is a legend for keeping up with him. That's a job only a few pros would want to take. This video is a Hall of Fame video. Don't try that at home kids. ❤💛💚🖤🔥🔥🔥🔥

For the next pro rider collab, I think one with Matej Mohoric is a much need!

The speed he carries into tight corners is mind-blowing.

nice pedal clip at 1:14 mark - better recovery - I was doing this once on open roads - as I came screaming down the right hand lane on a v. tight blind left hander with sheer rock cliff BOTH sides - a tourist in a SUV coming UP - decided it was the perfect time to PASS a slower driver in the left hand lane ( his right my left ) while going round this BLIND CORNER - as I am going into the corner at 65-70 kph - I looked ahead from my crouch and suddenly saw the VERY WIDE and ominous looking front grill of the SUV filled with wife + kiddies - in MY lane - hmmmm - what to do? - the funny thing is that you do NOT have time to THINK in these situations - you simply react - often on instinct alone - no - I did not panic and grab the brakes - naughty naughty - I gently swerved to right without ANY braking and passed between the driver side mirror and the wooden road railing with enough clearance either side to fit a blade of hair - I could feel the wood splinters whisper by my exposed right leg and the chrome mirror kiss my left bicep - I never even thought too much about it at the time tbh - only AFTER does it hit you and you go WTF !!! was that guy thinking !!! - seriously dude like WTF ... descending is otherwise enjoyable - I have always feared hitting small kid goats that tend to be on the road side with their mother goats and panic - darting out when they are afraid - hitting one of those a speed is not fun - I have come v. close but thanksfully not - notice how the Pros grab every opportunity to increase their speed - I would probably sit there and go - yep time to sit on this is fast enough - Piddie is like - too SLOW - MUST GO FASTER - every chance he gets he is driving it hard - damn dawg

Damn... Tom is wild on this descent 🤐(and that Pinarello with the InEos Team color is beautiful)

Best teasing ever

Easily the best downhill I've watched. Not just Tom with the skills here, Safa has so much talent too. I'll never tire of watching this one guys!

That was just incredible both of you, palms are sweaty after watching you two!

I’ve descended Tuna… it’s insane… I was white knuckled the whole time and had to stop halfway through to catch my breath…. Tom makes it look like a walk in the park.

Epic Tuna Run! 👏Never seen a more graceful pedal strike/recovery. Skillzzzzzz

Descent is awesome. You have to be born with such great skills.

I'm not the greatest descender, and I really felt that, watching this 😅. Mad skills from the both of you!

Tom corners faster that Safa. Safa goes faster in the straights. Acording to Strava Safa still has the KOM but I would like to see both runs side by side. That was awesome!

The composure and balance after clipping his pedal at 1:10 is insane. The whole thing is insane.

Wow! This is breath-taking!

Insane descent. So many blind turns. Epic stuff as always Safa!

Literally putting his season on the line, bonkers.

It's videos like these that motivate me to get on the saddle any chance I get.

Watched this 3 times so far just unbelievable awesome 👍🏻

This is gonna be wild

Don’t forget that Safa was there the whole time. You guys are on your own level. Amazing.

Line choices, moving the weight side to side... Top class, of course. But haven't seen anybody complimenting late breaking and breaking skills in general. This sound of the breakpads made me thrilled 😑😑👍

Tom is insanely skilled! Love the up and down after realizing how close he was being tailed 😯

Thanks Safa for this amazing, but too short, video ! Tom isn't the fastest descender, but certainly one of the most skilled, this drift rescue at this speed and these cursed trajectories fucking scared me ! xD One of the greatest descent videos of this channel I think ^^ Merci from France

how many times has he gone down La tuna? this dude descended that like he had done it 200 times... good lord.

Mind blowing, both of you guys were flying wow. Great watch!!

Got goose bumps just by watching. Tom is crazy! :-)

Finally!!! Can't wait!

Safa is like a storm . . . ⚡️⚡️⚡️

The hop @4:58 is wild.

Props to the camera man literally riding just as hard but with the added task of capturing intense footage!

Everyone's heart stopped at 1:14

Im speechless, its crazy how fast he´s going down the hill

You guys made me spilled my morning coffee :)....Insane

When you have skills to stay upright at 50km/hr through a chicane, with some wheel spin, you can only be Tom Pidcock. Absolutely insane.

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Wow!! Not many people can keep up with Tom on a decent!! 👏

I've watched this an unhealthy amount of times

Tom Pidcock. My word. You have my ultimate respect to stay on his wheel and provide us with an incredible view of who I consider the best downhill cyclist in the world. Of course there are many who can lay claim to that title, but let me add this. If he is not the best there is no one better. He did the most epic downhills in one of the monuments (sorry but which one eludes me). I have never seen any pro take time out of everyone else on that slalom skier’s descent Pidcock did.

Tommy P could win a grand tour and I would still consider this his biggest accomplishment

Oh my PEDAL! That would of made me bail on the rest of the downhill.