Thanks Pinkbike for all the questions, fingers are killin me over here! I've got to run, sorry I couldn't answer the rest of the questionsFor this edition of Ask Us Anything the man, the myth, the legend Steve Peat will be answering all of your questions. World Champ in 2009, triple World Cup Champion, 17 World Cup wins, 52 World Cup Podiums plus a
new film which chronicles his celebrated career "Won't Back Down". If you can't think of a question to ask Mr Sheffield Steel himself, you're having a laugh.
Starting
10:00am PDT / 6:00pm BDT Tuesday May 13 you can type your questions into the comment box following this article and Peaty will be on the other end to get back to you. Sometimes, your answer will pop up in a few seconds; others may take a while as Peaty will be busy responding to the flood of questions. Everyone who posts a question, large or small, will be taken seriously. To make the process as efficient as possible, try to follow these simple guidelines:
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Clay Porter wanted to remind everyone.
The film will go live on iTunes on Tuesday, June 3rd
The film will be shown for free for 24 hours on PinkBike on Tuesday, June 17th
IMAGE BY NATHAN HUGHES
It's Steve here, the wheelchair fan that you see in Fort William every year...
May I ask... on the friday of the Fort Bill WC weekend, would you, josh and Greg be up for sticker-bombing my new 4x4 wheelchair?
See you then matey
Cheers
I remember you whipping all our asses at a DH race in the UK years back (1993), if I remember correctly you were riding a fully rigid Kona?
What's your take on how the technology has changed since the early 90's?
I've not been riding too long and after an unfortunate incident at Fort Bill, I seem to have developed "the fear" of a few things.
What would you say the best way to "grow some balls" would be?
-what race course is youre favorite?
-what country you like the most?
-in which WC are the best crowds?
P.S.
Thank's again for signing my helmet in 09, at bromont Canada's wc
www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3yn8vVYqxs
Fans are dying to know more about this new rivalry
Or race 'Enduro'?
Also, thank you for being such an inspirational rider for the past 20+ years and representing the sport so well. Keep up the good work!
ps: Say hi to Ratboy for me
- What is your favourite Maxxis tread pattern? Do you favour one for DH riding vs Trail riding?
- Do you normally run tubes or tubeless?
- Will all due respect to your current and past sponsors: was it hard to make the switch to Shimano and Fox after such a long relationship with SRAM/Rock Shox?
Ok, seriously. Just wanted to say that I've enjoyed seeing you race all these years. Props!!!
What's your opinion on the state of WC downhill tracks? Do you think there needs to be more variety, or more technical steep tracks?
I am working in a beerbar and had beers with Rob Warner and Marcelo Gutierrez there. Rob said you are the beerfreak, so whats your brand/style?
btw all the best with the racing season, big gun!!!
Ps. You're a national treasure and we dont want you to retire ever!
p.s. You are a legend!
First off, Thanks for being such an awesome inspiration to multiple generations of riders. The fact that you started racing when I was in 5th grade is just epic! Ride on! Second, my question: Always wondered, Being from the UK, are you a football fan? Who's your team?
Could you give me some tips on how to improve cornering at speed as this always frustrates me when I can't get through a berm with speed or without losing control on the exit? Thanks dan
Last summer I started riding dh after years of Xc Am riding not long after I had started I went up to fort bill and rode the track and was feeling really good however towards the end of my trip I was riding at Innerliethen and had a big OTB since then I still haven't got my 'have a go at anything' approach to riding back. My question therefore is how do you gain your confidence back after big crashes like CG's for example? Thanks
Ever consider a cross-up video in This is Peaty? Have a pro drifter teach you some drifting? Take him out on DH bikes and show him some stuff? I know our buddy JR Gittin is a Monster Energy driver and likes mountain bikes... you should team up for a vid. Good luck this season!
Oh and still running your TLD signature helmet
Do you plan to come in french alps with the syndicate team before the WC in Meribel, end of August ?
It would be a pleasure to show you some of the best places here, for bikes & beer, for training in front of the Mont-Blanc !!
Cheers
I like what you said for the short life and having fun You are inspiration to all of us Peaty good luck this season !
sorry for my rubbish English -.-
Wishing you many more years at the spearhead of the world cup circuit. Cheers, Mike.
Cheers man!
Do you think if he gets a clean, mechanical and mistake free run this could be the year the Rat gets his first win, and what would it mean to you to see your pet rat finally get a win?
You're some absolute legend!
I've been riding for a fair few years now and still enjoy every ride, yet am starting to miss the satisfaction of feeling as though I've improved as a rider on some rides. Is there a personal limit I might have reached? Or do I just need to man up and start throwing myself into stuff gradually further out of my depth? I'm certainly motivated to improve as I love every second of it, but I'm seeing all my riding buddies around me progress in leaps and bounds and I cant keep up! (I'm by no means saying I've got so good I cant improve)
You seem like the perfect person to ask this question as you are so unbelievably good yet still seem to find ways to improve!
I'm sure you get people say they're massive fans so often but to have such an idol to look to who's from the UK means so much to me!
I attended Sea Otter this year with the hopes of checking off one of my bucket list items "A high five from Steve Peat". well with the UCI schedule change that will have to wait until next year. Would you mind throwing up a digital one?
Keep ripping and don't ever retire.
My Question is... What to do to perform and upgrade skills on biking?
I mean, I'm practice a little DJ, and no problem, but I rode a DH bike, and I got injured few times, any Tip, or advice to be better Rider in any modality in bikes, You are the greatest DH Rider!! I followed you few years ago, and i'm glad to know this sport, thanks to you in high part, better than soccer (suks)
Regards from Mexico!!
Oh and also, Nomad or Bronson ?
Cheers
How do you look up to Martyn Ashton his crash in Road Bike Party 2 ?
And what does it with you as a fellow friend of him & a biker ?
RideOn! Mr. Peat
Thanks man! You're a legend!
I think that you and Ratboy ought to do a 70s themed cop show that somehow always ends in you guys chasing bad guys on bikes. Any chance that could happen?
Whats the worst crash/injury you've ever had..?
my question is:
are you ever planing on making a:
ride day with steve peat and the crew?
i would love to ride with you and ratboy
you rock and you are my idol!!!
I'd love to have a beer with you at your pub, when is a good time of year to see you there?
P.s cya Saturday! #steelcitydh
I missed out on your screenings of 'Won't Back Down' when it was on tour here in the UK.
Dying to see it.
When will it be released on DVD, Blu-Ray and iTunes?
What's your take on how the technology has changed since the early 90's?"
Good question from HampSteadBandit
Thanks
thanks for inspire me for so long, im 44 years old and i wonder
if you can mention different thoughts on
how to become a faster rider....
what is the most importent factor? shape?talent? balls?
thanks !!
I CAN now prove that it can work Now!!
Do you see how it could be an advantage in poor riding conditions NOW?
jake
Where can one get hold of a TLD wife-beater like the one you're wearing in the above photo?
Cheers!
Need a chef to follow you around and feed you nicely??? I'm up for travel...
What age did you start riding competitively ?
Best of luck with the rest of th WC
Keeping ripping it up
What was the most scariest Moment you ever had on your bike?
What was the best Moment you ever had on your bike?
Geets from Germany
- What are you afraid in life?
- What makes you frightened when you´re racing?
Thanks for answering!
Pinner Pinner chicken dinner.
Wool wool chicken soup.
Both of these will be held at toy anyway at fort william
Friends and I are driving 10 hours to watch you guys huck your meat down the hill.
And you did, you became the coolest man of the event at that moment, at least for that a*shole hahahaha
am really looking forward to this weekend "steel city DH"
will be nice to see ratboy there this year too, do you think that he will win a world cup round this year,
Santacruz of course.
Any chance we can see you again in Bromont, Quebec, when you come down to the Mont-Sainte-Anne WC?
Fancy seeing you at the lifts!
Have you ever thought about growing a moustache? I bet it would be epic.
What would be you favorite type of beer?
Do you find you've got bigger balls on the trail after a night on the lash (drinking) ? Or after a few beers?
Keep it up chap!!!
Were you ever the top to Kyle's Norbottom?
And and why are you so darn awesome? Cheers!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHnv1qZZypU
Would you like to run in Patagonia?
also have good beers
Who talks about the chicken club?
Thabks In Advance
Anything louder & ols school like AC/DC & Metallica ?
Genuine question now, how do you get over the fear of hitting bigger stuff? Talking drop offs and gaps mainly, always feel the need to get on the brakes prior to hitting them..
And would you sing?
cheers
liked the downtown lisbon returned?
Would you consider all of pinkbike as LADS?