Lee Gilmore at Bend Cyclocross Course in Bend, Oregon, United States - photo by ThreadKiller

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Andrew-Taylor (Nov 2, 2012 at 19:56)

Nothing out of the norm here...

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fr3er1d3r (Nov 25, 2012 at 1:33) (Below Threshold) show comment

So are these like road bikers, but more badass?

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cmacdougall (Nov 25, 2012 at 2:27)

Not gonna lie...looks like Bane and The Joker got together for a photo shoot on CX bikes

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Big-JD (Nov 25, 2012 at 3:25)

Thats totally a darth varder mask

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psyickphuk (Nov 25, 2012 at 3:59) (Below Threshold) show comment

Not gonna lie... but why use that stupid f*cking expression before everything?

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randybadger (Nov 25, 2012 at 4:50)

Ooooooh...... Who got out of the wrong side of bed this morning!

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scottrallye (Nov 25, 2012 at 5:50)

At first glace I thought to myself "Wow, this shot makes CX racing looks kinda rad, too bad the CX crowd are still a bunch of uptight roadies at heart". Then I noticed the Vader mask, and trembled in fear.

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gwynbob97 (Nov 25, 2012 at 6:15)

what a comment! bit harsh, but stil made my day..!

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weeze (Nov 25, 2012 at 7:45) (Below Threshold) show comment

For me that's second guy, with black helmet look like Darth Vader !

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sssmith Plus (Nov 25, 2012 at 8:52)

I see a broken bike in his near future.

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vhp4315 (Nov 25, 2012 at 8:54)

@psyickwhatever.... You're one negative dude. Get over yourself.

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rich-and-famous-media (Nov 25, 2012 at 9:21)

Come too the dark side of the force!

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kylesligo (Nov 25, 2012 at 9:49)

SENSE >>> This picture makes none

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cappsy (Nov 25, 2012 at 10:26)

Get her sideways!! Smile

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JoseBravo (Nov 25, 2012 at 11:22)

just another day on the magic world of internet

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jizzy-b (Nov 25, 2012 at 12:18)

I do believe he is merely using the darkside off the force to pull a floating overtake

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WPeredina (Nov 25, 2012 at 13:25)

this is the most comments i've seen on a POD

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jthefoo (Nov 25, 2012 at 13:40)

This is pretty cool, but I want to see a pic of the taco'd rim 2 seconds later

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Gooldylocks (Nov 25, 2012 at 13:44)

Easton wheels are awesome. That rim was fine. Don't hate just cause its not what is considered "cool" by the average Pinkbike keyboard warrior.

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jmrbauer (Nov 25, 2012 at 15:50)

FYI this was the Halloween Cyclocross Crusade. One day of serious racing, one day of partying. Beers handed out at the aide stations, anyone not wearing a costume and actually taking it seriously (like dude in green) gets heckled and pelted with whatever spectators had handy. Last year they did a CX super D too, can only imagine why that didnt go down this year....

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mfbeast12 (Nov 25, 2012 at 17:41) (Below Threshold) show comment

No sh*t Big-JD

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mfbeast12 (Nov 25, 2012 at 17:43)

Did anyone see he's in the hoods as well? Almost nothing to grab hold of!!

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rockhopper15 (Nov 25, 2012 at 20:56)

i dont know about all you twooters on here but this looks totally awesome, ive actually never seen anyone air out a roadie style bike.. AWESOME

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ntmjeep (Nov 27, 2012 at 10:27)

roadies

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binnes (Jan 14, 2013 at 8:32)

Yes, CX-ers are crazy. But no, this shit wouldn't taco a CX wheel. Even my super-light climbing wheels would probably handle this - I've taken my road bike to an indoor bike park and played around in the air once. Was hella fun, albeit a little nerve-wracking to be clipped in while landing.

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Draggon (Nov 25, 2012 at 0:09)

I'm starting to think these cyclocross guys are bat-sh*t crazy......

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doubledeuce (Nov 25, 2012 at 7:50)

Well who could honestly be sane, to just sit down some day ages ago, and think, "Hey... you know what would be a good idea? Going OFF Road... on a Road bike!" and it evolved from there. Razz

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punknicehole (Nov 25, 2012 at 10:06)

the wrong bike on the wrong trail.........welcome to the dark side PB.

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ambatt (Nov 25, 2012 at 16:41)

They ARE batsh*t crazy... But I can honestly say that I do respect their unique brand of insanity. Whoever was weird (or high) enough to come up with a sport that involves road bikes on mtb trails must be some kind of off-brand smarty pants... But the guy hucking himself like it's BMX grands? 'Geniused' out of his goddamn gourd. I'm impressed. No, really. I truly am.

Well played, PB -- I just shat myself.

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ambatt (Nov 25, 2012 at 16:42)

They ARE batsh*t crazy... But I can honestly say that I do respect their unique brand of insanity. Whoever was weird (or high) enough to come up with a sport that involves road bikes on mtb trails must be some kind of off-brand smarty pants... But the guy hucking himself like it's BMX grands? 'Geniused' out of his goddamn gourd. I'm impressed. No, really. I truly am.

Well played, PB -- I just shat myself.

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Bowen1911 (Nov 29, 2012 at 9:24)

Going hard on a CX bike off road makes for some almost stupidly blind confidence on a bike with some travel and a short stem. They are a rare breed indeed

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haroman666 (Dec 5, 2012 at 12:54)

If they can do this, why cant all the Formula 1 teams or Indy Car teams go a bit batshit and take their cars on the WRC courses.

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SHARK555 Plus (Nov 25, 2012 at 0:08)

Luke...come to the tight side!

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socalbomber (Nov 25, 2012 at 16:57)

you made my day good sir

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skeletonboy (Nov 25, 2012 at 0:05)

is there a video of this ?????

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giantrider89 (Nov 2, 2012 at 20:06)

is that vader i see?

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sethd (Nov 25, 2012 at 0:26)

def darth vader.

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bulaustka (Nov 25, 2012 at 0:42)

and in front there's Palpatine : D

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Worm-Burner (Nov 25, 2012 at 1:22)

Alice Palpatine Cooper...

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rt76 (Nov 25, 2012 at 3:10) (Below Threshold) show comment

Wow that's Vader!..... cock, someone already posted it.

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six66 (Nov 25, 2012 at 13:45)

This POD is metal as f*ck.. Vader (death metal!) on the left, Gorgoroth (black metal!) on the right

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Worm-Burner (Dec 1, 2012 at 18:32)

I'd be riding away fast if Gaahl was coming up behind me.....Yikes!

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Gooldylocks (Nov 25, 2012 at 0:15)

YES!! I posted the link to this last time there was a cyclocross POD! Vader simply DOES huck the gnar on a cyclocross bike... Oregon represent!

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kyphoto (Nov 25, 2012 at 3:40)

Cheer up boys, your makeup is running

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CatRider (Nov 25, 2012 at 5:20)

Broken bike in 3, 2, 1...

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rhys-the-rider (Nov 25, 2012 at 0:09)

thats just me on my way home from work

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schnecor000 (Nov 25, 2012 at 9:17)

where does vader work?

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therage43 (Nov 25, 2012 at 10:06)

At the death star, duh..

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DBomberMan (Nov 25, 2012 at 11:31)

vaders work is never done.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTL64kVIA_g&feature=plcp

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SuperSlowDH (Nov 25, 2012 at 14:40)

That was a hilarious video. Very off topic but great.

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hardtail29er (Nov 28, 2012 at 16:26)

then whos rick...

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RonDH (Nov 25, 2012 at 5:09)

Dear tyler maine check this out: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZmJtYaUTa0

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epicfail37 (Nov 25, 2012 at 5:27)

VOD ^

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hardtail29er (Nov 25, 2012 at 8:55)

wait a few years and there will be free ride road bikes

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helibike (Nov 25, 2012 at 10:28)

Saw that a few weeks ago. Probably one of the best vids I've seen. Wonder how many flat tires he got filming?

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finnrambo (Nov 25, 2012 at 17:46)

one flat, and it was on the homepage a long time ago

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braydonnelson (Nov 25, 2012 at 21:57)

Some one get this guy a trial bike!!

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SPproductions (Nov 25, 2012 at 23:28)

Danny macaskill On crack!!!

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Italian925 (Nov 25, 2012 at 19:04)

And this is why I love 'Cross. Been racing in Oregon for a few years now, and I gotta say, it's just as fun, if not more fun than some mtb racing. The spirit of the racers and the fun they have while wrecking themselves on the bike makes for an atmosphere unparalleled in most other races. Plus, free beer!!

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skierdud89 (Nov 25, 2012 at 7:53)

This is why the hole in the Death Star was overlooked, he was distracted thinking about his next cyclocross race.

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gwynbob97 (Nov 25, 2012 at 4:53)

i get less air on my downhill bike!! that is an effort and a half!!...

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panzer103 (Nov 25, 2012 at 5:17)

A wow i see it now. His helmet.
Cx is hard. I tried it on my commuter hardtail, with the jumping on/off the bike and all the bunny hopping. Its tough.
Question, why use road bike stuff vs more mountain hardwear?

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mcmbike (Nov 25, 2012 at 8:18)

road bike components hold up fine to normal cx racing, and are much lighter than mtb components. cx tires run better though mud too, which is pretty common. and most factory racing cx bikes weigh less than most people's pretty decent road bike too.

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slaythenight (Nov 25, 2012 at 12:08)

If i didn't see the derailleur on the airborne rider i'd say this has to be the single speed world champs.

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amirazemi (Nov 25, 2012 at 8:53)

well actually in my hood we used to do this stuff quite long time ago! Not that we were so cool!! But road bikes were the only bikes we had, so we crossed with them :-))

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JFryze (Nov 25, 2012 at 4:52)

Luke I'm your Father

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amirazemi (Nov 25, 2012 at 8:50)

LOL

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bolmaing (Nov 25, 2012 at 0:03)

This photo... What is this I don't even.

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freerider1996 (Nov 25, 2012 at 12:56)

That as such a fun race to ride in and keep on bringing on the cyclocross pictures!!!

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Ajenkins (Nov 25, 2012 at 0:58)

lol the guy in front has been crying, maybe he realised make-up wasn't such an alpha male thing.

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nastynick42 (Nov 25, 2012 at 17:47)

Dope shot Mike! We poached that ramp setup the evening before the races. good to see some air in CX!

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drumnbike (Nov 25, 2012 at 10:38)

Air on a roadbike is entirely possible, just land it nice and smooth!

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Wesselized (Nov 25, 2012 at 5:33)

The force is strong in this one, don't underestimate the power of the roadbike er.... darkside.

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racerfacer (Nov 25, 2012 at 16:31)

I've heard of people gapping flyovers, my friend said he almost overshot one and landed to flat...

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Harry-hislop (Nov 4, 2012 at 15:38)

Looks like the joker

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Lovro1107 (Nov 25, 2012 at 0:18)

and batman is chasing him

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finnrambo (Nov 25, 2012 at 0:50)

vader bro, vader.

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welebast (Nov 25, 2012 at 17:15)

Nothing new here. Zdeněk Štybar has been doing that for years in almost every pro cross race there is, including world cups. Pinkbike users please open up your mind to other disciplines of cycling.

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MTBsherpa (Nov 25, 2012 at 20:15)

'You got like 3 feet of air on that one"

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dududh (Apr 18, 2013 at 20:39)

Luke,come to the tight side!

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bkfsr2 (Nov 25, 2012 at 9:21)

hes gotta be using the force

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Turqoise (Nov 25, 2012 at 9:13)

I've never seen a road bike that high in the air!

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JM221 (Nov 25, 2012 at 14:33)

I can already hear his Easton wheels screaming on impact

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Tsoxbhk (Nov 25, 2012 at 8:05)

Love airing a cx bike it just feels rad.

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joshieb (Nov 25, 2012 at 10:15)

cool as shit. end of.

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soprobrofosho (Nov 27, 2012 at 1:04)

Silly roadies, thinking they're mountain bikers....

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CDNSNDR (Nov 25, 2012 at 19:37)

Best POD ever.

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Danhadnum (Nov 25, 2012 at 12:19)

so did his wheels survive that anyway?

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erikthefatty (Nov 25, 2012 at 19:54)

Awesome that this was in Bend. I miss it there.

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masterleo (Nov 25, 2012 at 14:23)

Splinter Cell vs The Green Goblin.

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lksso (Nov 25, 2012 at 23:14)

it looks so wrong XD ... but awesome anyway

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seraph (Nov 25, 2012 at 12:44)

Dude in the front looks like he's wearing corpse paint.

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marcjessiejacob (Nov 25, 2012 at 7:05)

may the dark force be with him

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darren853 (Nov 25, 2012 at 2:38)

first reaction "What the hell?!"

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eb0131292 (Nov 25, 2012 at 7:48)

That more air than I get on my DH bike. Well earned POD

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High-Flying-Roller (Nov 25, 2012 at 4:10)

velo darth vader coming at you!

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RatHunter83 (Nov 25, 2012 at 5:27)

the day alice cooper found cyclocross was the same day he found neon too.

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SHEESHKAH (Nov 25, 2012 at 1:22)

I am beyond bummed this isn't the right shape for a wallpaper. Also, the guy in the green is wearing makeup.

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tworldsmine (Nov 25, 2012 at 0:53)

'Predator V: The Final Leap'

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czlenson (Nov 25, 2012 at 0:09)

man I'm like guy on avatar when looking at this pic

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Akoss (Nov 25, 2012 at 0:16)

He is Darth Vader if u look from closer. First i tought he is batman

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kingkongsfinger (Nov 25, 2012 at 0:46)

Rad to the power of sick.

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Danhadnum (Nov 25, 2012 at 6:09)

just what?

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rt76 (Nov 25, 2012 at 3:27)

Competitor for best photo, in the world, ever.

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DeanCowan (Nov 25, 2012 at 7:32)

These is weird, need to see a video xxx

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cjtennis123 (Nov 25, 2012 at 7:39)

Holy batman! Err.... I mean.... Vader!

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connor-bolivia (Nov 25, 2012 at 6:34)

darth vader goes airborne...

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dink29 (Nov 25, 2012 at 8:25)

What the f**k

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Relentless211 (Nov 25, 2012 at 20:08)

happy halloween

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simonsilver (Nov 25, 2012 at 8:35)

YOOO!

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raromero20 (Nov 25, 2012 at 0:03)

he must eliminate him!!!

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DunX (Dec 6, 2012 at 6:08)

Darth rides a Raleigh!!

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TheWagon (Dec 6, 2012 at 8:09)

NO FUCKS GIVEN.

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svedling96 (Jan 7, 2013 at 4:48)

n1

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cristianjes (Jan 2, 2013 at 13:45)

*O*

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jonnyjackass (Nov 25, 2012 at 1:18)

what's up with his face?

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jackory123 (Nov 25, 2012 at 11:14)

how ?? just how ???

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muras (Nov 25, 2012 at 3:09)

Almost like TT on Man

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pigman65 (Nov 25, 2012 at 13:01)

Really,hardly Ballaugh Bridge is it ?

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danmurray17 (Nov 25, 2012 at 5:16)

Tweeeeakk!

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luis-beri (Nov 25, 2012 at 2:37)

well deserved POD

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daryl-patterson-dh (Nov 25, 2012 at 5:15)

Shuda had wings

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Cezar-mtb (Nov 25, 2012 at 6:20)

Ghost Rider back !

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BenParfitterole (Nov 25, 2012 at 8:23)

This shit can't be real! :/

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hardtail29er (Nov 25, 2012 at 8:56)

after he stacks breaking a colar bone and cracks his frame at least he will have this picture

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