Garbo is where all the excuses come out from athletes. My max heart rate, the dust, the partying...

Look now. What was your excuse again?
Garbo is where all the excuses come out from athletes. My max heart rate, the dust, the partying... Look now. What was your excuse again?

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flag si-paton Plus (Aug 13, 2012 at 9:24)
 POD, POM & POY right there.. This guy gave it all I called him across the line, he collapsed with exhaustion and was laid on his back grabbing a well deserved breather. Only then did the ball drop and I realised what had just happened. Whistler Crankworx is the place of legends and for me this guy will be my hero for a very, very long time..
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flag doorknob100 (Aug 14, 2012 at 0:36)
 Really puts everything into perspective, especially when it comes to riding.
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flag Schy (Aug 14, 2012 at 0:43)
 This is so inspiring, I know i'll still be doing what I love no matter what happens to me!
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flag mcpayner94 (Aug 14, 2012 at 1:03)
 I have so much respect for guys like this who want to carry on riding, even with life threatening injuries. Just shows how good the sport really is! Smile
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flag rippin-norco (Aug 14, 2012 at 1:13)
 You know that saying, 'you can do anything you set your mind too.' Yeah, this guy just proved it.
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flag velociraptor-clintthrust (Aug 14, 2012 at 2:11)
 god damn that would be hard to do! reminds me of douglas bader, if anyone knows who that is lol. so much respect for this guy!!!
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flag redrook (Aug 14, 2012 at 2:36)
 I like to think I would use people like him as inspiration and motivation if anything happened to me. That track isn't easy at the best of times, a lot of respect here.
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flag mtb1stdegree (Aug 14, 2012 at 4:00) (Below Threshold) show comment
 ride a hardtail and stick an rc4 on each leg
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flag AlecMann (Aug 14, 2012 at 5:09)
 Hats off to this guy, but on a lighter note does he really need knee/shin pads?
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flag xxslopestylerider9x (Aug 14, 2012 at 6:03)
 This guy is one hell of a fuckin bad ass thats all I gotta say, I mean I work at a bike mountain and i've seen guys like this riding with one leg and another person with one arm and I think god nothin can stop these guys.....biking for life
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flag andrewgrant (Aug 14, 2012 at 8:54)
 This guy is the definition of determination...not only is he riding a bike, he's riding a DH bike, fast, and racing Garbonzo!
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flag rippin-norco (Aug 14, 2012 at 8:59)
 AlecMann, would you risk your who-knows-how-many-thousands-of-dollars-went-into-it leg if you could protect it with a pad that you wouldn't even feel? I wouldn't.
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flag jhmurphy (Aug 14, 2012 at 9:06)
 he should trick those legs out with kashima coating
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flag Chris0934SF (Aug 14, 2012 at 10:01)
 After my first trip to Whistler I said I would go back every year until my legs fell off or I died. Looks like It's going to be the latter.
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flag tetopluz (Aug 14, 2012 at 10:16)
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flag pbuser276333 (Aug 14, 2012 at 10:25)
 next time I stop riding because my back hurts or some other lame excuse, I'm gonna think of this guy and keep riding.
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flag Dwillier (Aug 14, 2012 at 13:33)
 Well said bro
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flag Waldon83 (Aug 14, 2012 at 15:05)
 Riding flats like a bauwss
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flag mtb1stdegree (Aug 14, 2012 at 15:23)
 maybe not then....
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flag Matt-W (Aug 14, 2012 at 16:47)
 yeah he also just competed in the whip off world champs.
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flag Airik (Aug 13, 2012 at 7:29)
 saw one prosthesis "okay that would be quite possible. saw the second prosthesis "holy shit thats crazy, huuuge respect for keep doing what he loves"
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flag imdabomb (Aug 14, 2012 at 0:02)
 Who sh*t! I just noticed what's not normal about this pic! Huge props towards this fellow!
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flag NittyGritty (Aug 14, 2012 at 0:09)
 Exactly what I thought.... If this is not truly inspirational then I don't know what is.
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flag bigburd (Aug 13, 2012 at 10:01)
 Pink bike you should do an interview with this guy , would be interesting story.
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flag richierocket (Aug 14, 2012 at 0:24)
 Well done to him and well said "bigburd"! A true insperation right there ladies and gentleman!
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flag petero (Aug 13, 2012 at 10:07)
 Adolfo Almarza from Chile. Not only keeps riding, he always hit every jump or gap no matter how big they are! www.pinkbike.com/photo/list/?date=all&text=almarza
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flag obee1 Plus (Aug 14, 2012 at 8:04)
 thanks for posting this picture as well. pretty mindblowing. this picture amazes me
www.pinkbike.com/photo/7741710
i for one would really like a homepage interview with this guy, maybe we can make that happen PB?
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flag bismojo (Aug 12, 2012 at 20:35)
 wow, that's amazing.. respect.
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flag rieber Plus (Aug 14, 2012 at 6:36)
 Right on - people will overcome challenges. His legs could use a Kashima coating tan though.
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flag siete (Aug 14, 2012 at 7:40)
 Grande Parafinaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
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flag brett7 (Aug 14, 2012 at 3:09)
 As another disabled rider (no where near as extream as this) it makes me proper proud to be part of this sport, truly inspiring.
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flag OTehNoes (Aug 14, 2012 at 9:39)
 Holy crap though it was just one prosthetic leg, then I spotted the second Eek Mad props to this guy, if anything was to happen to me, I know I could look to this guy for inspiration.
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flag NittyGritty (Aug 14, 2012 at 0:14)
 When there is will, there is a way.
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flag Willclement (Aug 14, 2012 at 2:58)
 Massively inspired And he's riding flats!
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flag naadams2 (Aug 14, 2012 at 7:31)
 first my mind was blown because he is enough of a trooper to ride like a boss even though he is disabled and then i saw the flats and my jaw hit the floor. respect man. drive like that is the reason i ride.
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flag bigburd (Aug 14, 2012 at 7:45)
 Shit I did not even notice that , I assumed he was clipped because I could not firgure out how he keeps he feet on... wow
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flag Dolla-Bill (Aug 14, 2012 at 10:05)
 "doing what you love is the cornerstone to having abundance in your life" Pictures like this put a lot of things into perspective, I am sure he forgets completely about his disability and has shit eating grin while he is riding!!!
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flag richierocket (Aug 14, 2012 at 0:28)
 He might not have his lower legs but in my book, HE HAS HUGE BALLS! Respect Adolfo, keep on shredding!
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flag bigburd (Aug 14, 2012 at 2:17)
 Huge titanium balls at that no doubt Razz
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flag Marcyman27 (Aug 14, 2012 at 10:40)
 this is what gets me stoked, after coming off a injury myself, i now want to ride again, and knowing there is a guy that has it worse than me still riding, so cool
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flag felix-the-Last (Aug 14, 2012 at 0:08)
 And I just saw him hitting Whistlers big Crabapple Hits today!!! Legend!!!
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flag anguswyatt (Aug 13, 2012 at 8:44)
 what a hero!
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flag JimWest (Aug 14, 2012 at 14:13)
 At first I didn't see what was the point of this picture but then I stared at it for 5 minutes and thought to myself what a f*cking legend this guy must be...POY material right here...keep on riding crazy man Wink
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flag HalfOrange (Aug 13, 2012 at 14:47)
 POD, and total respect.
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flag sam93mx (Aug 13, 2012 at 12:46)
 POD fro sure.. Just for the inspiration this photo brings!
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flag geesbikes (Aug 14, 2012 at 3:12)
 Holy crap i only just noticed he's missing both legs! huge props to this guy!
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flag clodownhill (Aug 13, 2012 at 8:51)
 qual sua desculpa para nao andar
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flag rat-fink (Sep 8, 2012 at 10:24)
 Probably the most inspirational photo ever!! To all the pussys who don't race the garbo cause of lame excuses....... THIS GUY TRUMPED EVERYONE!
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flag sam-stafford46 (Sep 15, 2012 at 11:18)
 What a legend! Even though they lost two of their limbs, they loved Mountain biking so much, they carried on at it. I look up to people who are like that person.
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flag Dezren (Aug 14, 2012 at 0:17)
 Total Legend!
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flag BASDECAIO (Aug 15, 2012 at 3:26)
 The last chilean secret weapon Ready to rock; please tell The pros like Peat, Hill, Atherton, Minnar, etc. To The chilean rocket 'll Go for all them
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flag dingo-dave (Aug 14, 2012 at 8:57)
 Riding with bilateral transfemoral amputations must be a pretty wild ride... some pretty important muscles that attach on your pelvis and cross the knee. Way to go champ!
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flag treymotleyDH (Aug 14, 2012 at 19:57)
 I am also a crippled rider although no where near him, mad respect and it gives me hope because I too may join him in the prosthetic world
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flag ercover (Aug 14, 2012 at 10:33)
 First I looked it like, what the hell, picture of your front wheel. Then I looked again and got it.
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flag motoxxxer26 (Aug 14, 2012 at 8:09)
 Should anodize the legs Kashima color.
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flag ToTheTop199 (Aug 14, 2012 at 13:12)
 Don't get me wrong, this is amazing! But can you imagine getting a shinner and it not hurting? Sweet ride too, man.
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flag live2ride93 (Aug 14, 2012 at 20:12)
 So sick! Another rider here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHUaHWfOjgM&feature=plcp
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flag hartlandmountainbiker (Aug 14, 2012 at 19:25)
 major respect for this guy right here. takes alot of ccourage to do tat kind of stuff
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flag motoxxxer26 (Aug 14, 2012 at 12:27)
 Such an inspiring pic. Funny how a pic, that doesn't even show the top of the headtube, can become POD.
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flag cypher74 (Aug 14, 2012 at 11:34)
 fair do's to him but doesnt anyone else think that maybe he might have prefered a whole shot of him riding be the POD?
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flag sebarider (Aug 14, 2012 at 10:45)
 chi chi chi le le le viva chileeeeeee! Big Grin
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flag haniffJ (Aug 13, 2012 at 23:43)
 Nothing is imposable and Great Respect to this guys
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flag dreadme (Aug 13, 2012 at 12:36)
 is a machine! and from Chile showing that nothing is impossible!!!!
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flag imdabomb (Aug 14, 2012 at 0:04) (Below Threshold) show comment
 With God*
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flag StueySasquach (Aug 14, 2012 at 9:12)
 There's always one isn't there :/
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flag rwalsh232 (Aug 14, 2012 at 9:23)
 I make two :/
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flag ollies (Aug 14, 2012 at 10:21) (Below Threshold) show comment
 Ya always 1 BADASS
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flag epavichthesavage Plus (Aug 14, 2012 at 12:48)
 why can't you just give the guy props without attributing to a higher being. WHY
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flag mr-bike (Aug 14, 2012 at 6:15)
 No lower legs and riding flats. HUGE RESPECT!
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flag BikeRac (Aug 14, 2012 at 13:16)
 NICE! So much respect for that rider!
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flag stucon (Aug 14, 2012 at 13:54)
 Hats off.....

100% legend.
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flag barreau57 (Aug 14, 2012 at 1:29)
 the description says it all!
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flag jas231 (Aug 14, 2012 at 6:49)
 your a legend
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flag Cade1 (Aug 14, 2012 at 2:18)
 This guy has got my full respect.
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flag jmauger (Aug 14, 2012 at 12:07)
 Amazing!! That guy rocks!
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flag stban (Aug 14, 2012 at 12:38)
 grande parafina. piloto chileno que es un ejemplo para todos.
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flag JFryze (Aug 14, 2012 at 12:42)
 You only live once what a HERO
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flag dietime (Aug 14, 2012 at 15:48)
 Fox making prostetics nowadays, awesome
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flag pigman65 (Aug 14, 2012 at 0:14)
 We need a follow up to this,what a man
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flag Joezwls (Aug 18, 2012 at 9:06)
 'Nuff said. Huge respect for this guy
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flag nojzilla (Sep 10, 2012 at 8:06)
 im overwhlmed with a huge amount of respect and awe....
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flag Jamalmtb (Sep 22, 2012 at 19:04)
 POD!!! Super inspirational!!!!
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flag scooby411 (Aug 15, 2012 at 5:08)
 WOW fair play, that is inspiration right there, POD, POM, POY
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flag NorCrew09 (Aug 14, 2012 at 0:09)
 So much respect towards this man.
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flag chayes1 (Aug 14, 2012 at 11:44)
 Like a boss nothing can keep this guy out of the game. tup
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flag pocoyofox (Aug 14, 2012 at 19:28)
 GRANDE WNO!!!!!!! SIGUE ASI!!!
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flag Dc-Cd (Aug 14, 2012 at 17:41)
 Ejemplo a segui Grande parafaaa Smile
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flag garBanzi (Aug 14, 2012 at 13:21)
 Unreal. Couldn't be more impressed.
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flag muchentuchen (Aug 14, 2012 at 4:23)
 Alex Zanardi on a mountain bike. A BOSS.
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flag unfo (Aug 14, 2012 at 4:46)
 Respect!
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flag DBKdziobak (Aug 14, 2012 at 8:41)
 Impossible is nothing
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flag lukabtmk (Aug 14, 2012 at 7:00)
 POD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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flag tworldsmine (Aug 14, 2012 at 11:18)
 I have just realised that it is BOTH legs... A L E G E N D !
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flag aidy (Aug 14, 2012 at 5:24)
 And i thought my sprsined ankle hurt, massive redpect to that dude
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flag Rhomzzz Plus (Aug 14, 2012 at 6:58)
 Thats awesome major respect!
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flag rossi97 (Aug 14, 2012 at 8:50)
 Inspirational. Well done mate. POD deserved.
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flag silverhead (Aug 14, 2012 at 8:08)
 Respect man! Truly inspirational.....KEEP ON RIDING !
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flag Wad1 (Aug 16, 2012 at 13:01)
 Whats your excuse?
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flag TroySladeck (Aug 14, 2012 at 0:01)
 What a boss.
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flag freerydscott (Aug 14, 2012 at 9:14)
 Respect!!! Good on ya.
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flag denizgm (Aug 19, 2012 at 6:18)
 OMG R E S P E C T !
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flag mtbkilla (Aug 13, 2012 at 18:25)
 Inspired!
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flag Turqoise (Sep 17, 2012 at 17:07)
 Clearly Ballin'
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flag RoryM (Oct 5, 2012 at 10:58)
 so inspiring
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flag BIGD11 (Aug 14, 2012 at 7:27)
 soo cool!!!!!
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flag Fbio82 (Aug 14, 2012 at 19:24)
 Guerreiro!
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flag shacky (Sep 6, 2012 at 8:04)
 all Americans are shit
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flag RaFaLo (Aug 21, 2012 at 2:26)
 RESPECT!!!!!
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flag Granja1703 (Aug 14, 2012 at 19:02)
 Respect
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flag tetopluz (Aug 14, 2012 at 10:15)
 chilean rider
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flag ManuelMTB (Aug 14, 2012 at 14:03)
 Wow! and Re-Wow!
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flag gibo911 (Aug 14, 2012 at 15:27)
 What a LAD!!!!
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flag fresh-dough (Aug 14, 2012 at 13:24)
 100% warrior!
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flag mantasv (Aug 13, 2012 at 12:16)
 live long!
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flag k0st4 (Aug 14, 2012 at 3:49)
 big BOSS
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flag schwing (Aug 14, 2012 at 12:52)
 SCIENCE
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flag farmer (Aug 14, 2012 at 11:35)
 Long live riding!
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flag jaydog232 (Aug 14, 2012 at 15:34)
 relentless
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flag littlebikerboyz21 (Aug 14, 2012 at 18:27)
 sick!
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flag mastadon (Aug 14, 2012 at 2:55)
 Air Adapt!
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flag machaut (Aug 14, 2012 at 12:36)
 Life is what you make of it, i get it now
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flag tricksta555 (Aug 14, 2012 at 9:38)
 What a mint picture!
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flag djbruno (Aug 14, 2012 at 16:39)
 muito foda!!!!!
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flag anestinesti (Aug 13, 2012 at 2:46)
 respect
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