Megavalanche Alpe d'Huez 2012

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samjam (Jul 22, 2012 at 6:34)

Great to see Dan doing so well....This is a crazy mans race...bloody perfect!

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Pabail (Jul 22, 2012 at 6:33)

Beautiful photos, amazing event, didnt realise Remy beat Dan Atherton, well done remi, good to see Dan doing well. Event added to my todo list for next year.

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fssphotography (Jul 22, 2012 at 12:38)

this is the track walk... www.i-mtb.com/mega-avalanche-lalpe-dhuez-track-walk

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Kaspa (Jul 23, 2012 at 2:27)

Have to agree about being one to do . Maybe next year I'll see you there !

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pj-irons FL (Jul 22, 2012 at 12:37)

I'd say Athy's first year assault on enduro is going bloody well, wouldn't you?

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samjam (Jul 22, 2012 at 13:26)

yeah really impressed.From 4X to this and getting results is credit to the mans courage and dedication.

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TheCanuck (Jul 22, 2012 at 11:39)

Yay Athy, top 3!

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neimbc (Jul 22, 2012 at 16:25)

This is a race that begs to be covered live for TV!!

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PauRexs FL (Jul 23, 2012 at 14:04)

Yah man! This would beat audiences of boring TOur de France for sure!!

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notthatfast (Jul 22, 2012 at 8:11)

Doesn't Remy Absalon win most years? Congrats to him and the others anyway. I'd love to have a crack at this next year!

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spaced FL (Jul 22, 2012 at 15:02)

It's usually him or Wildhaber.

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beardedbrambler (Jul 22, 2012 at 8:35)

Thats great that dan did so well and given he's relatively new to it as well , great job .

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cubeboy321 (Jul 22, 2012 at 11:18)

yes DAN !!!!!

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IllestT (Jul 23, 2012 at 4:21)

Can't wait to see Dan's helmet camera footage! Looks like he's the only front line'r with one on.

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KitchenTel (Jul 22, 2012 at 9:03)

Congrats to him and the others anyway. I'd love to have a crack at this next year![img]http://www.demama.info/g.gif[/img]

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clemson (Jul 22, 2012 at 6:43)

yeah Rene leading the pack...unfortunatly with a big crash in the lead after the snow ...

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shak (Jul 22, 2012 at 6:57)

the man in the picture with dan atherton has a cool disc brack cover !!!

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DavidSA (Jul 22, 2012 at 7:16)

That's Karim of Kona World. www.pinkbike.com/news/Karim-Amours-prototype-Kona-Abra-Cadabra-Bike-check-2011.html

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LiatzourMalKatour (Jul 22, 2012 at 13:24)

www.leoseven.fr CARBON PROJECT.

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neimbc (Jul 22, 2012 at 16:22)

THE BEST race on the planet! Too bad for Nico - Great place for Dan! This is on my bucket list before I get too old.

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johnlacey (Jul 22, 2012 at 13:52)

Yes Dan!

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Kaspa (Jul 23, 2012 at 2:24)

What an awesome race ... Get em next year Dan

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detroit1 (Jul 22, 2012 at 11:12)

Nice protection on front disc brake

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Euskafreez FL (Jul 22, 2012 at 11:40)

It's Karim Amour's bike and the brake cover is made by Leoseven

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brit-100 (Jul 22, 2012 at 12:24)

Does anyone have a link to the full results?

Edit: Found it.
megavalanche.com/ckfinder/userfiles/files/MEGA%20ALPE/results/race%20samedi/MEGA2012%20R%20MEGA.pdf

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JRoe (Jul 22, 2012 at 12:40)

Looks an awesome event. Anyone know how old you have to be to do it?

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Oisans (Jul 22, 2012 at 17:29)

At least 15, except for the Transvésubienne where you have to be 16.

2.3 Les compétitions sont ouvertes aux participants âgés de 15 ans et plus (sauf Transvésubienne à partir de 16 ans)
www.avalanchecup.com/ckfinder/userfiles/files/reglement/reglement%20generale.pdf
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Dixon75 (Jul 23, 2012 at 13:46)

is that a 29er Lapierre in the second photo. Assume it's Nico riding!!

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itster (Jul 22, 2012 at 12:24)

did nico vouilloz race??

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Euskafreez FL (Jul 22, 2012 at 12:47)

Yeah, he was leading but his front tire came out of the rim forcing him to give up the race :'(

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Arin (Jul 22, 2012 at 9:13)

I'm agree with shak..It must be on shelvs already!

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stiksandstones (Jul 22, 2012 at 9:02)

Looks like Dan has joined Rachel and Gee, in wearing the best DH helmet.

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likeomg (Jul 22, 2012 at 9:08) (Below Threshold)

a one industries? id say a tld d3 or poc with mips would be the best helmet..

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nomad2010uk (Jul 22, 2012 at 10:35)

Next year is me here