Can i just say. Macky is like the friendliest pro racer ive ever seen. So polite when passing AND compliments others on their riding. You sir are a real champion.
To pull all the way back after a crash, crash again and still get the result. It makes clear what real pros have to do. Some the best POV footage I’ve seen. Great win Mr Franklin! 🏆👍🏻
Yeah! Have you seen the meme with the pro soccer player writhing on the ground in pretend pain after another player reaches out to touch his shoulder and right next to it is the photo of a cyclist who has ripped-up kit and blood running down his arm and legs riding away from a real crash? As soon as the ref awards the yellow card to the soccer player’s opponent he hops up and streaks across the field following the ball. Meanwhile, x-rays confirm three broken ribs, a broken bone in the wrist, a broken tibia, and 15 stitches for the cyclist who rode that way for an additional 35 miles after the crash. Cycling is about embracing the suck not glory-sucking. Mackey is a REAL deal!!
Watching the full thing gives a much clearer perspective of things than just the crash footage... We can see both Macky and Sam having these moments of constructive racing, pushing each other and appreciating each other and sounding excited about that final sprint... really sad to have had that unlucky moment, but I think it's absolutely clear it was nobody's fault, just an unlucky moment. Congrats on that win, Macky! I agree that you'd have taken it crash or no crash, but I'm sure it would've been a little bit more satisfactory without it lol
Wild finish. He came out of the corner hugging the left, you pounced, then he swerved right. Kind of weird that he lost focus at the very end. But I think the fact that you made up 11 seconds after the first crash, caught up to him, went waaaay faster in the final corner, and then had that burst of speed on the final stretch shows you would have won no matter what. You're a hell of a guy to not flip out and place blame. Congratulations.
I don't think it is to weird that he lost focus, they had been racing/pushing hard for almost 2h. to be a bit out, and fatigued, not really surprising at all. Was a great race until the crash though, half the time it looks like the vid is sped up, and then you listen to the crowd, and realize it is not!
Congrats Mackey! But I want to give a huge shout-out to syd because I think people forget how much she does in order for him to race. Keep up the good race support syd! I honestly wish I could have someone like you at my races.
That course looks incredible, and pov racing this close is super exciting to watch. This is the closest I've come to wanting to do another xc race. And props to slam_vik for putting on a show with all those tasty manuals. Class act, I wouldn't expect anything less from you.
Great win Macky! Brutal that the crash had to happen. I must say, I love how cordial and extremely polite you 2 were with each other the entire race at the front together. Best example of pure sportsmanship!!!!
I love Macky's attitude on all the vids I've seen so far. Very polite and encouraging to others, obviously, but also to himself (while still pushing himself hard). It's refreshing and inspiring to see such strong self-talk. Very dope, my guy. I think I'll hang out with you some more on this channel and see if it rubs off on me! 😂
Incredible video never watched a Mtb race before. Your chase of the leader and the crash was epic. Espn should sign you boys up. Glad everyone was okay.
I looked at the time of 35+ minutes and thought "I'll never be able to watch to the end" but this was so fast and exciting I couldn't stop watching. Sorry for the crash to happen and hope you and the other racer are all right. Great race and video, congratulations on the win. Love your videos and yours and Syds journey. Thanks.
Congratulations Macky, to pull back like you did and definitely seemed to have more left at the end. Unfortunate crash but these things happen, glad ye are both OK. Amazing footage
I’m so glad I waited for the video! I was on pins and needles. I hope no long term injuries for either of you. Congratulations! Also thank you for being kind to the lapped riders. It takes so little to do that but greatly appreciated!
Really exciting race! Congradulations Macky, on the win, you deserved it. I Ioved the bike check you guys did at the beginning as well, very nice build by Syd!
Heal up Macky! I feel for you. I just went for a quick spin on a easy in town trail I've ridden a thousand times and crashed doing a sharp, slow speed turn. Came home to wash the blood off, bandage up and watch Macky get all bloody. Love the channel BTW. Edit: Commented before I finished watching, awesome win dude! Way to push through 2 crashes
Great race. Too bad about the crash but that happens in racing. Hope you both are ok and congratulations. A quick rule of thumb for gearing. If you add 2 teeth to the ring then add 1 tooth to the cog to get approximately the same gear. Thus a 30x17 (1.77) verses a 32x18 (1.78) is very close to a 34x19 (1.79). Great video.
Congratulations! That was a hell of a race and not an easy win, congratulations to the team at NINER they obviously know how to build a bike. Those descents looked crazy fast and just watching the rock garden had me girding my loins every time.
Once again thrill at your win Macky. During your practice lap at 5:03 you passed my daughter Abbie in blue. So she is thrilled to be in your video. Also we were stoked to chat with Sid before the short track race. GL to you both going forward.
Macky, you are awsome! I thought you were going to take on the climb. You could tell you much stronger than him. Hats off to Sam too. Great race! You did it!
Awesome racing. One of the best battles I've watched in a LOOOOOONG time. Wearing the Bars and Stars makes you look like the Olympian that you are Mackey. You represent the best in all of us out here. Carry on.
One of those few videos you get hooked. Makes me ride my bike again after months. The guy intentionally or not cut your way and paid the price. Congrats! CHAMP.
One of your best videos (and that says a lot!)! I can't believe how crazy fast you were descending on a hard tail! In spite of all the foreshadowing I was completely taken by surprise at the crash. The ability to get up and keep going after a mishap has always been the mark of a true champion. With a single speed you rock or you walk, and Macky YOU ROCK!
I want to congratulate you and Sam for one hell of a race!!! I hated to see that at the end but no matter if it was at the start or then that is part of racing so close with someone but it sucks a bit me because it happened during the final sprint between two great competitors!! I'm glad you both are ok and congrats Mackey on the win!!!
Unbelievable race!! Some of the best race footage I've ever seen on RU-vid. Sketchy descending at those speeds especially through rock gardens. Again, congratulations!! After seeing Everest and then this, Your a true Mountain Biking Machine!!
Great race Macky! It's nice to see race videos again. I think I only saw one or two After discovering your channel before lockdown happened. It's freely really exciting!
This is the best actionmovie i've seen this year! Those descents were SICK! - the speed in such a narro singletrack :O Big congrats to the win \o/ cheers from Sweden!
Great job Macky enjoyed the video! Congrats on the Stars and Stripes! Something to consider in the future: speed, power, rpm, and HR overlay would be awesome.
When you cut into the footage I was like oh no! Then when you said what happened I literally started cheering!! It was almost 12 am and I live in an apartment building. My wife told me shhhh! LOL!
Well earned and deserved Championship. Accidents happen in pro races and it is something you gotta be prepared for and ready to fight for which is EXACTLY what you did. He fought but you arguably fought harder I believe.
OK i looked at the video many times too and yes he looked on his right but then looked ahead then swerve...so...yeah... Plus you had the speed at the end. So to me clear victory to Macky 👊
One of your best videos lately... missed the hard core racing content. Man... what a race and what a win. Man... NATIONAL CHAMP !! That's pretty special. Congrats.
Macky, great job. You were awesome. Incidents occur and the results are indisputable. You won! Proud of you & Syd she is the best ever. Her support is immeasurable. You both are an beautiful couple. Congratulations to you Macky.
Good honest, hard racing. No fault no foul. I loved watching the flow trail sections to see your oppo riding it so well. The manual was really impressive. He can ride.
Congratulations Macky and thank you both for being an inspiration with your videos. Keep up the great work and know we love you up here on Vancouver Island.
Great video, full of suspense and wonderful footage - no idea how you follow each other so close. I was convinced the crash was coming from a small mistake of Sam's and you piling into the back of him, so it being so close to the end was a testament to you both. Really sorry for Sam, he was great too, but that's a true champ to never give up and keep battling on until the very end. CONGRATULATIONS!🥳🥳🥳🥳
Macky I commend your true professionalism and passion for the sport. Congratulations on being a National Champion, you truly deserved it. All the hard work from you and Syd has payed off. That niner AIR 9 RDO is a sweet bike, I hope you didn't scratch it. ;)
Congrats Macky, saw the short track vid as well so great work on masking this as well. Had me glued from the start and those descents were wicked, was a very hairy crash and am super pleased that you were able to get up and finish without someone passing while you were down. Congrats again, yours and Syds vid are inspirational. Keep it up and may Syd be back soon.
Awesome race! Sucks it ended that way, but that's racing sometimes. Props to you for doing the race with a chesty. Wearing mine definitely feels like a handicap.
Absolutely amazing race and probably one of the xc mtb races I’ve seen. I’m so inspired! Macky was so strong throughout the race and to catch up after crashing was unbelievable. I couldn’t believe the crash at the end, as I was fully expecting Macky to pull ahead and win no problem! I’ve got mixed feelings on the cause of the crash at the end, but good see the sportsman.
