This is how you qualify for Megavalanche

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Ben Deakin is racing the Megavalanche Enduro race this week and is Pinkbike's man on the ground, taking you inside the action to show you what it's like racing. Starting at the front of the grid Ben has made it to the final and qualified in 11th place - no easy feat! This vlog from the day has facts about the Megavalanche as well as showing you just what it takes to make it to the main show.
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@kbprojekty 6 лет назад

Whoever is alive at the end of the race gets to start in Megavalanche?

@emeryshurpit8656 6 лет назад

No, whoever is the least dead qualifies.

@FluffyFerretFarm 5 лет назад

Basically lol

@chrisaker6468 5 лет назад

🤣🤣🤣

@jnsurf5512 5 лет назад

@@emeryshurpit8656 so, whoever can walk and talk at the end?

@Jeremy-lh3lg 5 лет назад

What so they can die there? That one is like 10x crazier

@andystone5487 6 лет назад

I had a go 2 years ago. Was 3rd row back in quali, thinking "I got this, what could possibly go wrong"..... Got tangled with someone else and by the time we'd picked ourselves up we were plumb last away from the start. My bars were twisted roughly 20 degrees and I was reaching for the multi tool when the red mist descended. I set off and passed 107 people to finish 43rd, missing the main race by 8...... Not bad for a 45 year old......

@MonkeyPox5 6 лет назад

So if you don't place top 35 you're out of luck and don't get to even try the main race for fun like after the actual race happens? Also that is really impressive how you worked your way back up from the fall. You think you'll ever try it again?

@andystone5487 6 лет назад

Naaa, it means you line up at the front on the second race. Taking place the day after... 👍 👍 👍 Don't think ill try again, the whole trip cost 1k!!!. For me it was just a pleasure having a go 👍 👍

@testwordz 6 лет назад

god damn. you gotta give it another try man!

@geomtz8061 6 лет назад

Great job mate ! Don’t give up

@TheHooniverse 6 лет назад

Dude, I just started riding MTB and I'm 38... Jump back in!

@Spadluv 6 лет назад

I know the trick : you just know someone who knows someone who can get you on the first 2 rows. Then, hold your spot. Qualifying when you start beyond the 4th row is tricky. Problem, if you don't qualify well, is you start in the middle of the pack on race day. I prefer to aim for front row start of saturday's race. It's way more fun.

@xVongolaXth 6 лет назад

That's what i thought. What's the point in even starting with such a bad spot. Of course you can have luck that the first rows fuck up but come on. Those guys arent there to play either. There should be a rule or something for those with a bad starting spot. Or do they take the "round" time for each one?

@Spadluv 6 лет назад

I guess it depends what is your goal, but starting beyond Fourth row makes it very difficult. Ben is still young compared to me (I'm 49) and a much more experienced rider (I started mtb 4 years ago). It feels better to me when I target front row of saturday's race, instead of shitty qualifying in sunday's Mega.

@belmontiesteak1096 5 лет назад

I know nothing about the extreme biking world. But merely looking at how rugged those bikes are...I assume that they must cost a whole lotta $$$

@cyberhawk80 5 лет назад

@Andrewggah jup.. excluding parts and tools..

@JonatasAdoM 5 лет назад

excluding what they spend on food and exercise and maintenance

@p__jay 5 лет назад

you can go up to about 9000€ if you want...

@JonatasAdoM 5 лет назад

@@p__jay Can only imagine how much face trucks cost.

@firefighter117s 5 лет назад

@Andrewggah As an expert, that is actually very accurate.

@jonnywaselectric 6 лет назад

I would like to go to France one day, it is full of French people though

@maxwellm3246 6 лет назад

LMAO

@phill93 6 лет назад

😂😂😂

@ClintonFD 6 лет назад

Yeah, that's like the one downside of France.

@TheFrontyer 6 лет назад

Go to paris. Its conerted into a muslim city instead. Not many french people left there.

@josedavid924 6 лет назад

Wut

@ir4kk 6 лет назад

9:32 looks like and absolute ball of a time. would love to ride that

@stfuguy4207 5 лет назад

so would most toddlers

@FlyingMeta 6 лет назад

Deaks with the cheeky French line @ 5:48 haha

@florincojocaru2671 6 лет назад

FlyingMeta :DDDD went to comment section to see if someone else saw this :DDDD

@Hayes1955SPLaTFiLMS 6 лет назад

I so nearly came off at that same right hander. It was my first MegA, aged 63, and the quali race was brutal. I am still hurting 5 days later after 4 crashes. So battered I could not do the main event so I will just have to come back another year #mega1845

@Peanutdenver 6 лет назад

Tough enough at any age, well done at 63! Keep it up my friend.

@masterbeethoven8209 6 лет назад

Respect for participating though mate.

@Hayes1955SPLaTFiLMS 6 лет назад

david bryan it was a 107 euros and that included a 5 day lift pass. 😊

@3vimages471 5 лет назад

Good on ya old timer …… maybe there's hope for this 50 something!

@wordreet 4 года назад

Peter Hayes Good man! 63? Holy crepe! I'm 66 and just bought a fat bike last year. It's an absolute hoot to ride, so I'll be back out on the local trails as soon as this lockdown unlocks!!!!!!!

@seanjones9538 6 лет назад

Took that crash like a champ!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

@BenDeakinMTB 6 лет назад

It hurt just glad my forks didn’t get smashed!

@RipRop__ 5 лет назад

It looked very painful.

@markg999 6 лет назад

Yikes seemed like your head was a foot away from hitting that large boulder on the fall.

@thinbluelinemustang372 5 лет назад

New favorite channel. Holy Crap!!! I raced BMX as a youth. Wish I stuck with it and did crazy crap like this.

@cyberhawk80 5 лет назад

yeah well pinkbike was cool.. untill it went PC.. one "wrong" comment and you are suspended.. the mods are worse than the nazi's.. now days its just a big page of commercials.. i stopped mtb\dh when 27.5 came around for sales and bleeding wallets.. the sport really took a headshot..

@Kraniumbrud 6 лет назад

this is insane, I came here by accident and now you just got a new subscriber, I love this, even if it scares the crap out of me just to look at

@WorldwideCyclery 6 лет назад

Beautiful mayhem!

@Sycoholic 6 лет назад

crashin? ain't nobody got time for that!

@shlomoshaw2723 6 лет назад

lmao

@markm.9597 6 лет назад

Football players do! 😂

@technewsfortechnoobs 5 лет назад

Jesus...I started cheering for myself for finishing. Then I realized I wasn't in the race. That shit looks EXHAUSTING!!!

@paulwolven8678 6 лет назад

Dude , you kicked ass in that race! You stayed away from the chaos this time, and showed some major skills and endurance. Good going and good riding.

@alexshapoval5238 4 года назад

Nuts, especially with the fog everywhere. I don't think I go that fast in my car. Love it!

@johnnykR9 6 лет назад

“bloody hard” ? You downhill dudes have great cardio fitness - and upper body strength. Job well done. That was fun to watch!

@PlanetJigobotTV 5 лет назад

Totally motivated to really give the Mountain Bike life a shot!!

@MotoErgoSum 6 лет назад

That's some pretty gnarly downhill. Nice recovery from the off. Could have been far worse. OIOI indeed.

@klaasvaak2575 6 лет назад

not just the parcour itsself, but doing it with so many at once all in the way, just mental. looks cool ofcourse.

@TheCohesiveGarage 6 лет назад

6:36 you are one tough bastard

@thoriumfluoride1270 6 лет назад

Bloody hell! what was in those gummy worms hahahaha!

@gregf5770 4 года назад

that was probably not sugar coating on them XD

@whiteclown8316 6 лет назад

it's a dream to participate in this kind of a tourny enjoy the life to it's fullest while you can . really enjoyed the video

@punkbloater 6 лет назад

Great riding man, awesome to watch, go kick some ass in the race!! Oi oi! 😁

@StruggleisREEL 5 лет назад

This looks so fun!! Thanks for sharing and hell of a ride! 👏👏

@mcrettable 6 лет назад

lmao i love how quickly excitement turns to fear and concentration

@jaydavidson4592 5 лет назад

Those bikes must be built as tough as the riders! How much does a professional mountain bike cost, out of curiosity?

@SelfDestructionWorldwide 5 лет назад

For a trail like that I would invest minimum 2000€ in a full suspension bike.

@Arkoss 5 лет назад

Some in that race may go up to 6k USD. I dunno from what price range they could be considered pro bikes, as I ride lower tier stuff.

@cronchyshark 5 лет назад

pro bikes go for around 4k to 6k, e-bike versions go even higher but i'm unsure about regulations for tournaments on those, probably not allowed though i got my full carbon fiber full suspension bike for a healthy 3.5k new

@SelfDestructionWorldwide 5 лет назад

@Nick Maclachlan That is absolutely correct. I said minimum 2000 to be able to get to the goal. I wouldn't even try this track with a bike less than that.

@democratic_chocolate2067 4 года назад

Even 8k usd bikes r common, ive seen people use 15k usd bikes too

@chadtellevik5479 4 года назад

I was spinning to your ride. Yes, that looked like a work out!

@johanvantonder2028 5 лет назад

My heart is pumping just watching it awsome man

@chilledrainn7554 5 лет назад

So glad you didn’t put music in the video the bike on the trail is the music

@BenKlassen1 5 лет назад

I'm too old for this. Looks fun.

@conspiraciesarejustgreatst2059 6 лет назад

Such a cool idea and incredible event! Love the GoPro footage of this event too. Sadly, it's really lame these guys gotta wait in lines that long just to get a qualifying run.

@dynamicsinesdynamicsines1161 5 лет назад

nice mate so bummed you took that fall, fricking rooting all the way i was, that was a vid

@CelestialChannel333 5 лет назад

Watched this one and the megalanche 2018 video dude is funny and a good sportsman. New subscriber

@BenDeakinMTB 6 лет назад

#OIOI 🤘💥💥

@CPG853 6 лет назад

OIOI

@kikoredog 6 лет назад

I screamed at 6:40.

@Melpheos1er 5 лет назад

Alpes d'Huez :) Recognized the place at the first glance

@ivangutowski 6 лет назад

It is so cool / weird to see the mountains out of ski season.

@NorCalRide 6 лет назад

That was intense. Nice riding.

@JonatasAdoM 5 лет назад

Wow I felt that fall. As if I had relived one of my own bike falls.

@chadlouk66 6 лет назад

That cut at 5:56 was smooth. Quick thinking buddy

@3vimages471 5 лет назад

What are the bike specifications? Requirements? Can you ride any bike you like?

@guilbos5641 6 лет назад

I have the same problem with rosbeef, sorry with England !

@ulthera 5 лет назад

tshirts and shorts are just enough!

@MazorKuziaki 6 лет назад

Idk, this race and the way the qualifiers work seem like bs to me. Someone who came 36th in their set could do better than someone who came 35th in another set, but they wouldn't qualify because they came 36th. Also, starting so far back is a HUGE disadvantage. Having multiple rows like that wouldn't be a problem in such a long race if the racing paths were really wide; but they're not. For a large portion of the race, the path is barely big enough for 1 person. Seems like terrible design.

@fu3l890 6 лет назад

If the paths were wide they would be much easier to do. I think the qualifiers should be based on time. Instead of releasing multiple rows of people, they should make a row and send it after 2min or so behind the other row and in the end they would see the time it took for you to do it. Then have the best times go on the main race.

@MazorKuziaki 6 лет назад

Yeah I like that idea too. This seems like the worst way they could possibly do it.

@fu3l890 6 лет назад

Yeah, maybe next years they change it.

@ChrisRoderickmtb 5 лет назад

John is right, this race isn't just about having a fast time, it's about dealing with the chaos from start to finish. The courses are a mess so finding places to pass people is half the fun...

@OnixSnipz 5 лет назад

@@ChrisRoderickmtb So you are basically saying that the people behind start with a huge handicap ? How fair is this lol ?

@mesterorange8181 5 лет назад

Great vibes from the songs

@Lonewulf25 6 лет назад

Wish they got these types of bike race in my country

@edwincc7513 4 года назад

100 % ADRENALINA !, greetings from Bolivia.

@olrenison 6 лет назад

That was insane. Awesome run Deaks.

@b9y 4 года назад

why has megavanche only just become popular? it's amazing.

@bikelifethetford8876 6 лет назад

I tried this on a hard tail and immediately got a puncture lol

@living4adrenaline 4 года назад

You were probably running too low pressure and/or a tire with shit quality casing

@urft4cfervuhgrc7hvinggd43 4 года назад

Should of had sealant

@npqh_rt 6 лет назад

lots of sick bikes, lots of quality

@Jose-hq5gv 6 лет назад

Man mega looks so sick, love to do it one day

@henrymcnaughton4646 6 лет назад

0:57 can somebody please tell me what that is?

@Gblonkers 6 лет назад

Henry McNaughton looks like some sort of co2 canister for the back shock

@henrymcnaughton4646 6 лет назад

Thanks

@Gblonkers 6 лет назад

Could not of said it better myself dave. Put it this way there’s no way that shock is going to bottom out

@ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid 6 лет назад

Pretty sure that's where he stores the fuel cells needed to make the jump to hyperspace.

@JesseDishner 6 лет назад

Such a good comment, cracked me up. 👏👏👏👏

@BeNZoJosh 5 лет назад

That’s lovely. You ate shit. Now you’re riding with a twisted seat & one working brake lever. Bwahaha. Good job mate. Stay safe.

@naoyukisasanami 6 лет назад

Looks like new trend of reverse thrust as breaking in case disk brakes go nuts😎 @0:50

@cheethrash-7890 6 лет назад

DUDE THAT FALL LOOKED GNARLY

@mogulhopper 6 лет назад

that short line !! BOOM !! Oi Oiiiiiiiiii !!!!

@jeffcuevas5918 6 лет назад

You really Wile Coyote that bike! Lol.. awesome footage. Liked, sub and commented. Keep up the good work.

@oscarkrug2295 6 лет назад

at 421 the guy next to ya is like HELL nah when he sees that gnarly rock sections

@alejandrolorenzophotograph1624 6 лет назад

Who was appearing on 0:50 (I didn’t understand the whole name) and what on earth was his machine? Looks cool! 😎

@ProRallyDriver 6 лет назад

Thats crazy man! I want to do that! I’ll be last for sure lol

@LiakourasMomentz 6 лет назад

That's so sick!! 🤘

@fullcarbon991 5 лет назад

That looks sick.

@timlacoax 6 лет назад

Ah come on! I've got to subscribe now after watching that!

@xaviercasanovas4317 5 лет назад

Nice video! It's a shame that the camera looks like it is focusing too much to the ground

@TwoGuysOneVan 6 лет назад

That's... Urm... Mega! Nice vid man...

@hendrikplumer6814 6 лет назад

Great footage, nice riding. Camera is set a bit low, though.

@markjensen4721 6 лет назад

Looks like a course for a long travel plus bike!

@cbeary2000 4 года назад

I'm confused. So the day before the official Megavalanche, you have to race this gnarly race (that looks super tiring and dangerous) , and then place in it, so you can even get a chance to actually ride in the Megavalanche the following day? If anybody knows the real breakdown of this, i would love to know. Thanks guys.

@donavanrobinson4999 6 лет назад

I don't know why I found it funny when he said any body wants some sweets

@SM-ej9qx 6 лет назад

For the first time in my life I have in the top 100 likes of a pinkbike video

@pinkbike 6 лет назад

Congrats 👏

@tungruffel 6 лет назад

6:38 scared the hell out of me!

@tvrlincoln2509 6 лет назад

Umm why

@angelalfredolarioscastillo4278 5 лет назад

Im from Perú and Wow nice my friend :)

@staxalot8587 5 лет назад

Well done mate.

@gawddang 5 лет назад

wow...this is crazingly amazingliling linglingly crazy!.....

@crisrose9707 6 лет назад

Gotta love it when the camera frame rate is too low to be able to follow along when you're going fast XD

@TheJeffMan01 6 лет назад

*Heavily breathing*

@ThunderSky 4 года назад

How is called that starting sound? I love it ahah

@nathanpelaelo5662 6 лет назад

Love your vids

@DonCadavona 6 лет назад

Sick ride!!!!

@thegallery 6 лет назад

Is the qualifier the same distance as the main event? I'd love it to do it, but it'd take me all day and I'd be hiking half of it!

@pinkbike 6 лет назад

No it's a bit shorter, less uphill :)

@siobhanwain6791 5 лет назад

Great racing

@bridgecross 5 лет назад

The qualifying run doesn't go through the woods? On other vids the woods looks like the most dangerous part.

@respectablebogan3276 6 лет назад

what are the beats going at the start of his race? I seem to hear it everywhere but i dont know the name lol

@JJR_77 6 лет назад

those beats were annoying asf lol

@thibautnoah2599 6 лет назад

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@Danholiosis 6 лет назад

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@Deevious26 6 лет назад

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@EnduroNerd 6 лет назад

Thank goodness it wasn't too cold.

@hayleythompson1500 5 лет назад

Anxiety levels +1000000

@MonkeyPox5 6 лет назад

If you don't make it into the top 35 people does that mean you don't get to do the main track at all? It would suck to make a trip from the US and not even get to race in the snow.

@grimreefer213 6 лет назад

Balls of steel

@budgetking2591 5 лет назад

i see they are all using quite slim tires for that type of terrain, is that to save weight?

@FatherPun 5 лет назад

1:15 is wholsesome content.

@tomgibbs3167 6 лет назад

Yes Deaks send it!!

@edmaori5601 6 лет назад

What's the total cost of joining plus own trips expenses..?

@leonardoolivar 6 лет назад

Eddy Arifin about 4k euros

@edmaori5601 6 лет назад

Thanks for the tips

@holykuhmeinefresse 6 лет назад

Bike not included, you should add

@edmaori5601 6 лет назад

Ohh i see...behind the scenes expenses

@holykuhmeinefresse 6 лет назад

Wait, that sounds misleading on my part. With 4k euros, you could probably buy a relatively cheap bike and some gear, get to France, purchase a starting place and spend the weekend racing. A starting place with an 8-9 day liftpass will cost you 118€. Depending on where you come from, you might exceed the 4k or not.