Steve Peat at Llangollen Championship Track in llangollen, Wales - photo by andydunwoody

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crashinpuma (Aug 3, 2011 at 1:12)

Capturing the intensity is my favorite aspect of this shot. Like the blurred background and how the lighting washes the bystanders out. Steve Peat (my favorite downhiller of all times) is in the moment to win! Amazing shot!!! Thanks for sharing!

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mnorris122 (Aug 3, 2011 at 1:48) (Below Threshold) show comment

wait, call me an idiot, but what fork is that?

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OTehNoes (Aug 3, 2011 at 2:00)

Boxxers

nhp890 (Aug 3, 2011 at 2:17)

w/ DLC coating

jdotr (Aug 3, 2011 at 2:32)

blackbox riders only

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aflo661 (Aug 3, 2011 at 2:35) (Below Threshold) show comment

Sick shot, his socks look HDR Razz

Go stevie go!

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patrickrupert (Aug 3, 2011 at 5:51)

His eyes make it a million times more epic.

afro-99 (Aug 3, 2011 at 7:53) (Below Threshold) show comment

saying it looks HDR is like saying it looks like shit

xxslopestylerider9x (Aug 3, 2011 at 11:49)

Steve is one man with a mission, to get to that finish line faster than any one else!

louiscritchie (Aug 3, 2011 at 12:02) (Below Threshold) show comment

@patrickrupert
You stole that from a previous POD top comment
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Taane (Aug 3, 2011 at 12:25)

^agreeeed. thats what every1 says when its a straight on veiw of a rider.

patrickrupert (Aug 3, 2011 at 15:17)

Um no I was just stating the truth..

louiscritchie (Aug 3, 2011 at 18:35) (Below Threshold) show comment

If you were stating the truth, you would have said "His eyes are intense in this photo"
Not a duplicate of the top comment on this POD: http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/6880682/

dhiller661 (Aug 3, 2011 at 22:37)

louiscritchie.

Your dumb, your argument is invalid, drop it and let it go. We really don't care either.

EDIT: "his eyes make it a million times more epic" not the same as "his eyes make this pic 10 more times intense" In fact what YOU said more closely resembles the comment in question.

louiscritchie (Aug 4, 2011 at 10:46)

no need to bring it back, white knight

xxslopestylerider9x (Aug 4, 2011 at 12:09)

Plus who gives a damn if you copied a comment, last time I checked it's not illegal unless it has a copyright in which this case it doesn't and if the comment makes sense in the photo then its fine

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shredhard (Aug 3, 2011 at 0:23)

new definition of FREIGHT TRAIN!!!!

finlay (Aug 3, 2011 at 3:59)

The MRP tape is probably because the pic was taken at the National champs, sponsored by Halo MRP etc etc

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PoMiT (Aug 3, 2011 at 6:56) (Below Threshold) show comment

The sixsixone guards looks like boobs...

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Taane (Aug 3, 2011 at 12:26)

^someone has never seen boobs

RyanMoore (Aug 3, 2011 at 16:59)

@PoMiT In all seriousness, do you need some help? like... lad have you seen tits? just please go type into google images 'boobs'.

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armyof1 (Aug 3, 2011 at 0:11)

who put up the mrp tape? dumass

alexisinflames (Aug 3, 2011 at 0:39)

not his fualt he was born with legs where his arms should be haha

DirtboxTom (Aug 3, 2011 at 0:41)

looks like it says 'dim'... quite appropriate, really.

Oscarmonk (Aug 3, 2011 at 1:02)

or dam

tom-towers (Aug 3, 2011 at 4:28)

the mrp tape is there because that pic was taken at the national champs last weekend... and as it was a race, race tape was needed...

uttanutta12 (Aug 3, 2011 at 4:33)

i think they're on about it being upsidedown dear thomas

tom-towers (Aug 3, 2011 at 4:36)

its not upsidedown, its peaty riding upside down.. durrrr

uttanutta12 (Aug 3, 2011 at 4:36)

maaa baaaad lol

Oscarmonk (Aug 4, 2011 at 10:06)

nah i think he put it because they wrapped it round too many times
Wink

xxslopestylerider9x (Aug 4, 2011 at 12:07)

agreed

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dhjose1 (Aug 3, 2011 at 0:55)

Sheffield steel

cikudh (Aug 3, 2011 at 19:41)

seriously, i've learn a lot riding skill from his pic and videos . .c'mon Peaty! La Bresse this week!

Oscarmonk (Aug 4, 2011 at 10:08)

i is also from sheffield and (kind of) know him. he is siiick!! hope he wins in la bresse Smile

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X10SIV (Aug 3, 2011 at 18:10)

Haters suck balls. Learn to give respect where respect is needed. He has my respect. Nothin like flying down a trail at 50 mph dodging boulders trees and cameraguys. Dam cameraguys lol jk. Props to the cameraguy for this shot. Willy15 your a douche. Grow some balls and then get some respect.

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djd1234 (Aug 3, 2011 at 0:10)

SIIIIIIIIIIIIIICCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKK Salute

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brett7 (Aug 3, 2011 at 2:40)

I love this shot! Show the level of focus we all wish we could constantly reproduce.......

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billy860 (Aug 3, 2011 at 13:09)

great shot Andy, well done on POD, I was gutted he came in 5th, did see him cross the finish line

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ben199 (Aug 3, 2011 at 19:08)

champs in llangollen was such a goood weekend..... awesome shot of peaty tooo Razz

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Callum-T (Aug 3, 2011 at 3:04)

I took shots exactly like this at the normal national round - :/ - photo looks good but i dont see it as unique or new

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andrewgrant (Aug 3, 2011 at 10:22)

The guy rides like he's on rails! just truckin' along, 5 km/h faster than anybody else...

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StueySasquach (Aug 3, 2011 at 3:06)

Nice Andy! Caught the determination on Peaty's face really well. Excellent shot Smile

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grahamc (Aug 3, 2011 at 4:20)

Peaty is on the charge! Awesome picture of a legendary rider.

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Downhill340 (Aug 3, 2011 at 1:58)

Peaty always has those really determined eyes!

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TheLou94 (Aug 3, 2011 at 6:32)

Look at the determination on his face!
Peaty at full throttle!

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markmac (Aug 3, 2011 at 10:24)

Peaty is the all time DH Legend bar none.

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mariuszstiv (Aug 3, 2011 at 10:14)

the man who gave me hope and a chance to live a normal life Smile

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bretttippie (Aug 3, 2011 at 0:25)

The Man...

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Joe-Joey (Aug 3, 2011 at 20:03)

i have that helmet so sick

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carpy95 (Aug 3, 2011 at 0:06)

The word that came to my mind: "Pinned".

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AJones (Aug 3, 2011 at 20:20)

Holy sh!t. The look in his eyes is intense.

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Lehel-NS (Aug 3, 2011 at 0:57)

The look in his eyes.... unexplainable!

brett7 (Aug 3, 2011 at 2:57)

Focus!! Pure 100% Focus!!!

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lamont (Aug 3, 2011 at 18:23)

props and x10slv i agree your comment the world need more people like you

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professionalidiots (Jul 27, 2011 at 10:32)

thats an ace shot!

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Canonboy (Jul 28, 2011 at 9:05)

Nice shot mate

andydunwoody (Jul 28, 2011 at 12:41)

Cheers!

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tyronledingham (Aug 3, 2011 at 0:05)

the intensity in his eyes...its quite something

Lindenbach (Aug 3, 2011 at 0:07)

such a focused rider. nothing can get in the way of him. not even that tree!

chrisbee (Aug 3, 2011 at 0:34)

but then... there was this guy with the camera... :-)

JaseZ (Aug 3, 2011 at 1:02)

I reckon the eyes is a reason ian picked this photo, he always seems to do it. Sick shot by andydunwoody props bro.

Sean1708 (Aug 3, 2011 at 2:28)

it actually feels as if he's boring into my soul

IanHylands Mod Plus (Aug 3, 2011 at 21:37)

I couldn't say it was the eyes for sure, but something drew me to it over a few similar shots. Something about this one just seemed to suck me in, I also really like the out of focus people in the background and the dirt flying off of his tire and the dust trail behind him...

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ummevan (Aug 3, 2011 at 11:22)

coming in hot

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superdanu (Aug 3, 2011 at 12:06)

every now and then hylands selects an awesome picture. this is one of those rare days. awesome shot!!!

IanHylands Mod Plus (Aug 3, 2011 at 21:40)

thanks! I try pretty hard so I'm glad somebody appreciates the occasional pick...

superdanu (Aug 7, 2011 at 9:27)

you're welcome

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pokalface (Aug 3, 2011 at 15:38)

POD

zackquinn1 (Aug 3, 2011 at 15:49)

sick pick . amazing determination and looks unstoppable to bad he came fifth Frown

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tomMTBbooth (Aug 3, 2011 at 2:36)

Look into my eyes..

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amokphoto (Aug 3, 2011 at 1:27)

very good shot! ; )

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DH-DANIMAL (Aug 3, 2011 at 0:39)

peaty on the gas Smile

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ozzygrieve (Aug 3, 2011 at 2:12)

speed kills!!

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Bennyy4x (Aug 3, 2011 at 1:47)

YES PEATY

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xtr3m3 (Aug 3, 2011 at 3:21)

SANTACRUZ SINDYCATE

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phunkt Plus (Jul 27, 2011 at 4:14)

was a nice section

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mrobson (Aug 3, 2011 at 2:56)

EAT MY DUST,

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Lukebettin (Aug 3, 2011 at 0:24)

is it me or does his bars look bent?

zackquinn1 (Aug 3, 2011 at 15:46)

kinda do man not sure tho

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Wipeout1996 (Aug 3, 2011 at 10:05)

LOL MRP fail

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dirtworks911 (Aug 3, 2011 at 1:16)

It's like I'm watching a battle in Lord of the Rings.. Big Grin

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williy15 (Aug 3, 2011 at 0:01)

what was pinkbike thinking?

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AdamLaycockPhoto (Aug 3, 2011 at 0:03)

Stop hating, hater.

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props-guy (Aug 3, 2011 at 0:04)

What were you thinking williy15?

RaleighVoid (Aug 3, 2011 at 0:05)

its a sick picture of a sick rider.

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chrisbee (Aug 3, 2011 at 0:38)

that we should stop kids with 15 leaving nonsense comments. If you want to share your thoughts, go to facebook.

benchwarmer (Aug 3, 2011 at 0:56)

hating this photo and on your profile you put similar photos as favorite , nice one williy15

gavlaa (Aug 3, 2011 at 3:04)

Everyone arguing again I see? If you don't like someone's comments then don't draw attention to it by commenting on it yourselves!!
This picture is pretty sweet- not a massive DH fan (I live in Norfolk which is flatter than flat) but I can appreciate the balls, skill and concentration needed to rinse a mountain like Peaty... not surprised his eyes are popping out- he's probably doing about 50mph!!

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