Dean Tennant - Spring Cleaning

Apr 11, 2012 at 23:37
by Aaron LaRocque
 
Dean Tennant is a wildman. He’s got the kind of effortless-looking speed and bike control that isn’t given – it’s earned. 10,000 hours of downhill shuttle runs, XC loops, and good old-fashioned drops to flat have honed these skills. Why 10,000 hours? According to Malcolm Gladwell’s Outliers ‘’ten thousand hours is the magic number of greatness.’’

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I’m just going to say it before anyone asks… no, this is not sped up. I genuinely don’t know how Dean isn’t a Top 20 World Cup racer but I’m sure results will come with experience. Stevie Smith trains on these trails and it’s easy to see how they compare to World Cup racecourses. Much like Champery, Mt. Prevost’s trails are wet, rooty, rocky, and steep (well relatively speaking, Champery is an absolute monster and broke Dean’s collarbone at the 2011 World Champioships).

I’m tempted to call Dean ‘The Man In Black,’ but A.) Cash owns that nickname permanently and B.) It doesn’t really describe Dean’s personality. He’s a killer on race day but Aaron has called him ‘’literally the nicest guy you’d ever meet.’’ This is their fourth video together and easily the most flat-out riding we’ve seen so far. Thanks for watching, enjoy.


And a side note: huge thank-you to the dedicated builders of Puttin’ on the Ritz. It’s a brand new trail and Dean and Aaron are the first people to shoot it. Can’t have a video without a trail. Thanks boys.

Video: Aaron LaRocque
Words: Scott Secco

www.DunbarCycles.com

More Dean/LaRocque videos:
Dean Tennant - Off Season Training
Dean Tennant - Sending it
Dean Tennant - Fall

Is this Dean's best video yet? How long until he's a World Cup star?

120 Comments

  • + 35
flag nsmb (Apr 11, 2012 at 23:58)
 Absolutely Amazing! So happy I stayed up to watch this!
  • + 15
flag northwestdhdad Plus (Apr 12, 2012 at 0:13)
 Tennant is the man!
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flag Sinnamon (Apr 12, 2012 at 0:31)
 shit thats fast
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flag joelNZdh (Apr 12, 2012 at 2:25)
 anybody know the song?
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flag Number29 (Apr 12, 2012 at 3:13)
 One Rapid dude, nice video
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flag Waldon83 (Apr 12, 2012 at 3:35)
 Riding as fast as you can and loose as you can..... there is nothing else like it! Giddy Up LaRocque, good VHSing
  • + 7
flag SapoDH (Apr 12, 2012 at 3:36)
 Bassnectar - Emphaty Wink
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flag adam-mitchell (Apr 12, 2012 at 5:50)
 Well that was insane
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flag Kisborkai (Apr 12, 2012 at 6:18)
 Yeah Dean! Way to go boy! Never stop rockin`! Smile
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flag TheGoodKind Plus (Apr 12, 2012 at 8:27)
 Those TNR trail builders are gods when it comes to building trails, keep up the good work guys!
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flag norcovpsshore (Apr 12, 2012 at 9:08)
 anyone else notice the same right hand corner was filmed 4 times in the edit?
Never seen that in a larock vid before, still sick
  • + 5
flag larock Plus (Apr 12, 2012 at 9:10)
 it's 2 very similar looking corners two shots each but good eye!
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flag northernstyle (Apr 12, 2012 at 9:23)
 Isn't that the kid who won the flow show years back ?? I think I liked him more when he was hucking skinny's
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flag rampagerider11 (Apr 12, 2012 at 10:45)
 fuckk yeaa buddy that was sick viderr ,lovin the zoo shots
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flag yeagerrr (Apr 12, 2012 at 13:22)
 Those trees are so sick!
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flag sask250 (Apr 12, 2012 at 14:40)
 VOY- video of the year
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flag lmbngtracer7975 (Apr 12, 2012 at 18:08)
 That was some Steve Smith speed! Holy shit!
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flag dean (Apr 12, 2012 at 22:34)
 Aha yeah that was a long time ago. Still hucking the skinnies here and there...
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flag larock Plus (Apr 12, 2012 at 22:47)
 Song is Bassnectar - Empathy
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flag Daniel2011 (Apr 18, 2012 at 18:59)
 pinning it 2:04!
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flag isaacschmidt Mod Plus (Apr 12, 2012 at 9:32)
 The 10,000 hour rule isn't from Malcolm Gladwell. It was a swedish Psychologist K. Anders Ericsson. Gladwell just used it in his book. Ericsson was the originator of the idea. It should also be noted that it's not just 10,000 hours of riding a bike, or whatever sport. It's 10,000 hours of deliberate practice...
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flag pattellier (Apr 12, 2012 at 8:08)
 The Deaner is by far the pro rider with the BEST attitude I have ever met. It's been a pleasure for me to have the chance of working with him last year. LaRock is a great filmographer and I agree with him, Dean will crack the WC Top 20 some day. He just need to have more time on each track to get more used to the courses. Keep it up Dean !
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flag rozzwell (Apr 12, 2012 at 0:17)
 Definitely one of your best edits, which is certainly saying something! I have watched Dean race myself, and he is certainly crazy fast. No speeding up the video necessary. He just lays it down.
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flag esstinkay (Apr 12, 2012 at 13:24)
 he basically destroyed everyone at Port Angeles NWCUP this past weekend.
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flag ktmman143 (Apr 12, 2012 at 8:26)
 I can back up the comment in the story bout Dean being super nice, met him last year at U.S Open and of course he didn't know me from anywhere but just chatted up a conversation and asked me what i thought of the trail and lines..no clue why he asked me I was racing amateur..but super nice guy, hope the best for him
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flag gizmogunner (Apr 12, 2012 at 1:57)
 that wasnt sped up O-O !!!!!! my god he is fast i loved that teh put on the tree,s dont hit this and this and look out that had me balling with laughter might do that in wharncliffe next time im down Razz
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flag oldschoolj Plus (Apr 12, 2012 at 5:11)
 great vid, i did like "sending it' but this one shows his progression from that video to this new one.
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flag ZachHinton11 (Apr 12, 2012 at 0:18)
 its said 10,000 hrs is enough to reach a truly elite/professional level at nearly anything.
  • + 13
flag stubb (Apr 12, 2012 at 1:48)
 yeah, i have way over 10,000 hours into my job which im good at and is probably why i suck at riding so much
  • + 23
flag gavlaa (Apr 12, 2012 at 4:12)
 That's why I'm so good at pleasuring myself....
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flag scott-townes (Apr 12, 2012 at 5:01)
 Read the book Outliers, it's kinda insane how true that appears to be.
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flag schwimble (Apr 12, 2012 at 8:38)
 yep, applies to sport, musical instruments, careers....
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flag zorba73 (Apr 12, 2012 at 10:44)
 I've put over 10,000 hrs into nose manualing and I still can't do it.
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flag bigburd (Apr 12, 2012 at 11:07)
 stubb and gavlaa , top comments !
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flag bigoecoiler (Apr 12, 2012 at 7:49)
 haha gotta love the paint on the tree holding up the wood launch at 00:47... "DONT CUT". Looks like a pretty crucial piece
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flag larock Plus (Apr 12, 2012 at 9:12)
 good eye! I didn't even notice that haha!
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flag donch15 (Apr 12, 2012 at 16:50)
 In my own head...that is exactly what I look like when I ride.
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flag Tpavur (Apr 12, 2012 at 14:32)
 If you could watch this video for the first time without being able to see the bike; you would think this guy is on a dirt bike.

Sick video as always; Aaron kills it every time, makes me stop what I'm doing and go ride!
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flag jumphilo (Apr 13, 2012 at 4:54)
 This is a beauty.... really love it. Great riding, camera works and editing is just awesome... nice video to end my day at work... Cheers
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flag betsie Plus (Apr 12, 2012 at 10:02)
 Thats why I put Dean Tennant on my Dirt fantasy team. Now get out and ride some WC's to get me some points. :o)
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flag Downhill-Disaster (Apr 12, 2012 at 0:42)
 Crazy fast riding and sweet ass trail!
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flag bizutch (Apr 12, 2012 at 10:44)
 That has been one of the best edits I've seen just because of the aggression of the trail and the sheer malice of the rider on it in those conditions.
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flag Mishtar (Apr 12, 2012 at 10:37)
 So did Dunbar Racing stop using Devinci Wilson's or did Dean just become sponsored by Transition? Would be interested in knowing if the whole team stopped riding the Wilsons for a reason or if it is just Dean.
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flag dopeydragon (Apr 12, 2012 at 0:03)
 DEANO! Your pinned!! sick vid buds!!
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flag robs25en (Apr 29, 2012 at 4:12)
 My favorite to-date! Really shows the speed, which I feel lacks on some DH vids. Thought the tune was fat, good match, made me go off to get it! The trail was pretty epic, wouldn't mind seeing a re-run in the dry Big Grin
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flag Skautik (Apr 12, 2012 at 0:35)
 I would be super stoked if Larock one day would made me some shots. Dean is killing it of course. As usual Smile Amazing work!
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flag digthemlows (Apr 12, 2012 at 20:25)
 well done, nice to see the bike bouncin on the rough stuff instead of just table tops all day long.........
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flag cuban-b (Apr 12, 2012 at 20:02)
 haha "dont hit this" "or this"
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flag theballinman (Apr 13, 2012 at 15:38)
 WOW i hope this year he can really get some sick results at some world cups
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flag suave (Apr 12, 2012 at 13:59)
 this was, an will be, one of the greatest smashers ever! > s o u n r e a l !
..great filming/ editing, too, for sure. > born to be lit in the (freeride) hall of fame!
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flag Horizon123 (Apr 12, 2012 at 3:51)
 DAMN SON, you're fast.
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flag vi5a (Apr 12, 2012 at 0:56)
 I'm fairly new to PinkBike and I've seen Larocque's name all over the place. After watching his videos, I can see why!
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flag DBomberMan (Apr 12, 2012 at 0:29)
 wow. that guy rips
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flag Mishtar (Apr 15, 2012 at 20:04)
 I think I have watched this around 20 times now and it still blows my mind how fast he is going on the sections of trail I have ridden myself.
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flag kipmtb12345 (Apr 12, 2012 at 13:25)
 one of the sickest videos i have watched i loved it the trail and music are sick !
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flag czarny360 (Apr 12, 2012 at 2:43)
 2 : 05 deamn tree dont touch me !! after watching this i went riding lol cool video Big Grin
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flag japage (Apr 12, 2012 at 10:56)
 Hate all these sick video's cause I am blowing through my data.
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flag muchentuchen (Apr 12, 2012 at 1:02)
 The lighting is just jaw dropping. Wawawiwa!
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flag gavlaa (Apr 12, 2012 at 4:12)
 Yeah the last shot is breathtaking.
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flag MatusL (Apr 12, 2012 at 11:46)
 whaaat a speeeeeed man!! the best vid so far in 2012
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flag AngelWho (Apr 12, 2012 at 17:27)
 After watching this twice I was over 2mph faster on my local trail run today.
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flag Nalepa97 (Apr 12, 2012 at 10:38)
 VIDEO OF THE MONTH!!!!
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flag support-team (Apr 12, 2012 at 9:02)
 Nice riding Dean Ripping up the trails and laying down the beats!
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flag Rockurshoxoff95 (Apr 12, 2012 at 7:45)
 WOW, this was sick ! Dean is such a great rider !
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flag TAridingMTB (Apr 12, 2012 at 5:52)
 wow, some amazing light, tennant is SO fast
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flag LoveDh (Apr 12, 2012 at 4:26)
 Great another pair of pants wrecked... thank you LaRocque for making this unreal video.
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flag Rockurshoxoff95 (Apr 13, 2012 at 10:05)
 If larock did an edit with Gee Atherton or someone of that sort... it would be SICK
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flag larock Plus (Apr 13, 2012 at 10:06)
 wish granted. www.pinkbike.com/video/238836
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flag Rockurshoxoff95 (Apr 13, 2012 at 11:34)
 Haha, I can't believe I forgot about this video ! Thanks man !
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flag jberg18 (Apr 12, 2012 at 4:34)
 Seriously the best video i have ever seen :0
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flag theMeasure (Apr 12, 2012 at 22:49)
 is it just me or is this guy ALWAYS pedaling? love the comparison to the standard DH pylon...
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flag kylecp1 (Apr 12, 2012 at 6:44)
 I have arm pump from watching it!......
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flag darce (Apr 12, 2012 at 7:00)
 Sick riding Dean!!
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flag SpencerStevens (Apr 12, 2012 at 7:13)
 i sure hope he's clipped in...Other wise he's also a magician..
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flag riejuspike (Apr 12, 2012 at 4:01)
 i think we have tomorrow's VOD Smile
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flag CT-2 (Apr 12, 2012 at 21:09)
 Unbelievably fast, unreal. Such a sick video, great work!
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flag jgottya1 (Apr 13, 2012 at 18:29)
 Yes and very soon giving he stays healthy !! Absolutely sick shredding !! Those trails look epic !! Very nice video !
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flag JonwithoutaH (Apr 12, 2012 at 14:05)
 No mobile internet , fav'd for tommorow at work Wink
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flag TwoWheelNomad (Apr 12, 2012 at 22:23)
 Amazing riding!!!
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flag dunas (Apr 14, 2012 at 11:33)
 lot of well crafted!!!!!! nice man!!!!!
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flag jaybird951 (Apr 15, 2012 at 3:43)
 yeah yeah....damn nice, boy!
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flag Kopite (May 17, 2012 at 0:48)
 I've lost count of how many times I've viewed this!
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flag peelman (Apr 14, 2012 at 10:10)
 Super fast!!
Who was that at 2.05? Peaty?? Smile
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flag syava26 (Apr 12, 2012 at 12:21)
 Wow Dean! Awesome! But I waited for it so much time;(
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flag Zaeius (Apr 12, 2012 at 18:38)
 A little bit of Tzou in there as well
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flag Mishtar (Apr 12, 2012 at 23:13)
 Yeah I noticed a section of Double D. He goes through it faster then I could probably ride a fire road down hill lol
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flag kim19 (Apr 12, 2012 at 20:19)
 amazing!
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flag synaptonaut (Apr 12, 2012 at 20:27)
 Um, fuck yeah! Better than the winner of the VOTY contest for sure.
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flag sugar (Apr 12, 2012 at 17:49)
 Ya Dean!!!
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flag duncansv (Apr 12, 2012 at 9:02)
 so sick
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flag madtown627 (Apr 12, 2012 at 5:17)
 he is dusting that trail
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flag Lucas-Alcalde (Apr 12, 2012 at 5:00)
 2:30 = awesomeness!
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flag Doddsy2801 (Apr 12, 2012 at 5:19)
 geeza is crazy fast!
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flag mill0r (Apr 12, 2012 at 5:54)
 i nearly died of laughter @ 2:01 Big Grin

Awesome Vid ! as always Smile
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flag SonCrispyPata (Apr 12, 2012 at 6:27)
 Nice vid and sweeeet trail...
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flag Kamo7701 (Apr 12, 2012 at 3:18)
 He is loose as at 0.40
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flag Thunderbiker (Apr 12, 2012 at 2:24)
 Wide open Nirvana! MTB at its purest
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flag flipfantasia (Apr 12, 2012 at 0:18)
 dirty
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flag dennisbarrera (Apr 12, 2012 at 0:23)
 awsome!
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flag hillatoppa (Apr 12, 2012 at 1:16)
 Old lady to her grandson "Check me out biatch, I'm on PinkBike!"
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flag TheREDIREERF (Apr 12, 2012 at 1:36)
 holy shit! :O
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flag gallaghervpfree (Apr 12, 2012 at 11:15)
 PINNER. get this on pinkbike so i can faverate it!
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flag Dlongb13 (Apr 12, 2012 at 6:55)
 Wow that was fast. Awesome video.
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flag chimchims (Apr 12, 2012 at 9:40)
 balllzz to wall...
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flag freeridelover (Apr 12, 2012 at 10:51)
 I LOVE F**KING WIDE VIDEOS!
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flag japage (Apr 12, 2012 at 10:55)
 Hate all these sick video's cause I am blowing through my data.
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flag bulldogg73 (Apr 12, 2012 at 11:12)
 Railing it! Wicked riding Smile
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flag monty007 (Apr 12, 2012 at 6:57)
 Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee!
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flag specialized-925 (Apr 12, 2012 at 9:38)
 Stoked!
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flag ZacSmith (Apr 12, 2012 at 9:23)
 Represent!!!
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flag mybicycle (Apr 12, 2012 at 7:59)
 Is this shot on the C300?
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flag larock Plus (Apr 12, 2012 at 9:13)
 pano af100
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flag DHJunkiee (Apr 12, 2012 at 8:51)
 Absolutely pinned... like bawsss!
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flag kpa6t (Apr 12, 2012 at 8:16)
 criss de belle ride !!!
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flag DakarBam2 (Apr 15, 2012 at 1:32)
 BLURR
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flag fdolzan (Apr 12, 2012 at 17:12)
 song???
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flag larock Plus (Apr 12, 2012 at 21:42)
 Bassnectar - Empathy
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flag billy860 (Apr 12, 2012 at 9:56)
 Smile
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