Steve Peat Announces Retirement From World Cup Racing

Nov 19, 2015 at 2:00
by Pinkbike Staff  

bigquotesNext year is time for my final World Cup season. My priorities may change but the fun and adventure two wheels gives me will continue forever. - Steve Peat, Santa Cruz Syndicate

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283 Comments
  • 1296 7
 Respect to one of my heroes. Thank you for what you have done for the sport of mountain biking and inspiring all of us…for a long time!! Will never forget sessioning the Rampage course with ya in 2003. Keep charging in everything you do Peaty!!
  • 104 352
flag christiaan FL (Nov 19, 2015 at 4:41) (Below Threshold)
 He still has a season to go, not retiring yet Tippie
  • 98 3
 FAVE RIDER ON THE PLANET!!!!!!! I know for a fact he'll always be part of the industry, because, like Warner he IS mountain biking!!!!
  • 43 7
 @christiaan thanks. Nobody had any idea from the article title or anything...
  • 90 168
flag christiaan FL (Nov 19, 2015 at 6:14) (Below Threshold)
 DUH, Tippie made it seem that Steve was retiring now, we still get a full season of PEATY!
  • 56 5
 I'm not sure why what @christiaan said is a bad thing? stoked for Peaty in his last season on the WC circuit. He's an animal! I'm sure he won't be slowing down anytime soon.
  • 52 3
 I wanted to fav tippies comment but it was at 420 and I felt like someone might get mad.
  • 190 2
 I'm Brett's wife. I am also a massive Steve Peat fan (yet we've never met), so one year for my birthday Brett facebooked Peaty and asked him to friend request me….which he did. Priceless feeling in the morning seeing "Steve Peat wants to be your friend" haha! Peaty is one in a million, and a well earned end of an era for him. The Champ!
  • 38 2
 they should make viewing "won't back down" part of school curriculums in the uk. pure class is peat.
  • 22 1
 Wish Peat all the best in future endeavors. His appearances in videos have made me stoked to ride a bike a time or two. I always check to see where he's qualifying/finishing; World Cups won't be the same without him.

@bretttippie I love it when mtb heros post comments...makes you seem more real! As another aside, PB needs to interview Mrs. Tippie! What's Tippie like behind the scenes?!?!
  • 6 1
 Legend
  • 1 0
 Damn! Its a goodbye hello if you ask me. Bravo mr peaty for a job well done.
  • 9 0
 I hope he has an amazing season and not just in results but rather in being able to fulfil anything else he may want to fulfil in that venue of the sport. He has been such a rad ambassador and, whether he meant to or not, has given so much to those around him. Even to people like me who have never met him, ridden at a level close to him, but rather have enjoyed the presence, sportsmanship, sense of community and positive attitude he has represented the sport with. Thank you Steve and I hope this season is great. That video was amazing in that it really captured the freedom and contentment of biking. I think making the bike always look as fun as it should be was one of my favorite things about him and the riders he circles around him.
  • 3 0
 The guy is all of this, and one of the coolest guys on the circuit, if not the coolest. When you see him, just yell "PEATY" and you will always get a response, even when he's in an interview, he will answer your call out!
  • 2 0
 PEATY!!!!! Haha, nice, I didn't know that, @dan23dan23
  • 1 0
 Enough said.
  • 15 2
 He may be retiring but lets not forget, he STILL SHREDS faster than most of us could possibly comprehend.

He rocked up at the Trans-Savoie Big Alpine Enduro on the 1st day of the 2014 event, took the stage win on every stage - against some pretty tough Enduro-Pro competition like Neil Donoghue and Jamie Nicoll. Totally racing blind, no special training, just natural talent.

Lets not forget this was the morning after Josh Bryceland won the World Cup at Meribel. In other words, Peaty had a rocking hangover, but good to his word, he still made it to race and still nailed it like the true pro he is.

Don't believe me?
Results breakdown here: www.sportident.co.uk/results/2014/Trans-Savoie/day1/pro.html
Peaty necking a Beer at the end, for the cameras! vimeo.com/105251146

What a LAD!!!

Like you've all said already. LEGEND.
  • 5 1
 @christiaan. I know you weren't bagging on Peaty, just stoked he had another year. Misguided downprops (I'm sure I'll join you soon) One of the best riders, and certainly the best advocate for our sport ever. Looking forward to the next year. "PEATY!!!"
  • 3 0
 It should be on the dirt shed show tomorrow that Neil got beat by a hungover Peaty.

He's inspired me in so many ways, #LEGEND
  • 4 0
 On top of being an absolute savage on a bicycle and the greatest downhiller to ever live, Steve Peat survived running with Lord Warner and Napalm during the wildest days of World Cup racing! Something us mere mortals wouldn't have survived two hours doing.
  • 4 0
 I'd like to know which race will be his last, as it'd be worth the travel to have beer in the same bar! Such a champ! Go Pinball!!!!!!
  • 447 10
 In the words of Rob Warner "Steve Peat has done more for montain biking that Bin Laden did for terrorism"

This is indeed true. Steve, your legacy will live on forever!
  • 12 0
 its very true steve inspired so many and stayed so humble at the same time, big respect
  • 17 1
 Long live the king!
  • 50 2
 British humour has always been my favorite ...
  • 14 8
 True as it is, my mind can't bear having these two names in the same sentence. Mountainbiking is a different world to me of peace, love and happiness. They already crashed the party of rock 'n' roll, damn. That said, respect to Steve Peat to compete one more year after having been sidelined for an entire season. Definitely wish him the best, stay healthy and make this final season count!
  • 14 1
 The post-race party at the last event of next year's WC is going to be absolutely insane... Peaty's farewell party, I can only imagine this will be the party of the decade in MTB history.
  • 22 2
 #SirStevePeat. I'd get right behind that!

Spread the word!
  • 18 104
flag RedBurn (Nov 19, 2015 at 9:14) (Below Threshold)
 hahaha stop manipulation 9/11 is bullshit and everyone knows it today, NO ONE's guilty but the american government ... bin laden had absolutely nothing to do with that .. I can't understand how some people are still believing this shit nowadays... seriously.
  • 14 12
 If you watch any of the videos of that day you might reconsider what you joke about... Anyway, cheers to you Peaty for being one hell of an influence in the sport!
  • 6 0
 Perhaps all us Brits have to get to the last round to give him a proper send off
  • 2 0
 Although will his last ride be vallnord? I don't mean to be negative but will he be on the British team selection?
  • 2 0
 I'm gonna have to agree with @bpaliwoda on this one. lol although what @pejaymedia said was disturbingly humorous.
  • 5 2
 RedBurn, did you seriously just say that? 911 was a traumatic day for our country (and the world) and you're gonna go make up bullshit like that? I know we should be talking about biking, but you need to get your head out of your ass.
  • 2 4
 @RedBurn is not wrong. Although the terrorists were involved, they were paid to do it by the US Government.
  • 5 1
 @redburn take that stupid shit elsewhere. No place for that f*ckery here....

Cheers Peaty!
  • 245 2
 This guy needs a knighthood. Basically built British downhill and is the face/personality of an entire sport. I felt this was coming but never realised how sad I'd feel hearing it. We'll miss you. #sirstevepeat
  • 12 1
 Thats a fact!
  • 9 0
 Couldn't have said it any better @thestigmk1. Cheers.
  • 5 21
flag mtnbykr05 (Nov 19, 2015 at 6:08) (Below Threshold)
 Actually, I think he already has been knighted.
  • 15 0
 Peaty has done so much more for mountain biking than any athlete at the olympics ever has, yet they get an MBE for winning a few gold medals. Peatys been racings longer than most of us have been alive. Supported many youngsters including bryceland. Everyone on the planet who knows who he is loved him. Peaty is a legend and will be missed
  • 7 1
 knight seems well deserved. He's still the king to me!
  • 118 1
 He called last run??!??!
  • 14 0
 bad times!!!
  • 59 0
 There's no such thing as last run
  • 10 2
 world cups will never be the same without steve T_T
  • 14 1
 Hold my beer!
  • 2 1
 Oh there's such a thing as last run.
  • 95 2
 All my respect as Senna to F-1, Rossi to MotoGP and now Peat to Downhill.
  • 16 2
 Nice reference. Agreed.
  • 3 2
 Intencivo my bro, you are right dude! Also, as Mr. Rob Warner said, Steve Peat makes more for downhill than Osama Bin Laden to the terrorism!
  • 2 0
 Nail it Intencivo! The sport will carry on, but a least for me, sunday mornings will be a bit different without the old man from Sheffield charging down mountain. I still remember going nuts when he finally won the world championship in Canberra!
  • 9 2
 At 38yo, pretty cool to have witnessed so many greats...senna, schuy, vettel, Hamilton, peaty, gwin, minnar, cedric, magic, kobe, bird, jordan,...bring it kids, like the volcom slogan= "tear down your idols!"
  • 1 0
 So true. Still can't believe I got to see Jordan play. Also......THE BEARS......Walter Payton.
My Fav photo of all time...http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/12642441/
And yes I might like to drink beer too. Much more time to get pissed and have fun on the bike when not racing...something to look forward to.
  • 73 1
 Peaty masks for everyone at Fort William 2016.
  • 56 0
 Can someone please let the mayor of Val Di Sole that a small party might take place in September next year and the bars may need to ensure their cellars are full in preperation.............
  • 20 0
 Well said bro Smile ..val di sole 2016 will be one hell of a party..absolutely Peaty deserves it..
  • 51 1
 For 2017 i want Warner and Peaty in the commentatorbox, with beer on tap in the box!
  • 10 1
 YES!!! Let's make that happen!!!
  • 47 3
 The greatest UK contributer to our sport by a country mile.You make me proud to be a Yorkshireman steve.Gutted when I couldn't see you race at fort bill this year, all the more reason to scream my lungs out next year. Go get em big dog!
  • 3 1
 I actually saw his face at FW this year, he was there. Much bigger in real life than I expected! Not his face lol, just Steve in general Smile
  • 43 1
 Retired, but, still a powerful ambassador for the greatness that is mountain biking. We are honored to carry on with Steve, protecting his noggin with our lids, and working with him. Peat is the greatest of all time.
  • 29 0
 Steve Peat you have remained an inspiration through so many years of racing and riding. I'll never forget storming the finish area in Canberra when you finally won the rainbows. Hope you know how many of us, young and old (like me) have been inspired by your riding, your attitude, your professionalism and your way of keeping riding and racing fun.
Cheers
  • 13 0
 I think the one video segment to have the greatest influence on my life was Steve's part in NWD 3; heli-shuttling with Aces High. I still get goosebumps when I play that song and my mind goes directly to biking, a direct result of that clip. Thanks for being such a stand-up guy and not being a dick-head in real life! Best of luck wherever your career takes you from here!
  • 13 0
 What a great career. The main man! Still love his scene where he's on his GT LTS in Getta Grip down those steps. Never gets old. Long live the legend that is Peaty! The last of the originals!
  • 4 0
 Aww man! Thats a legendary scene in my mind, breaks the mech if I remember correctly. Thats the first bike film I seen and still have it on VHS somewhere. Thanks for invoking that memory!
  • 18 2
 Cheers to you Steve.
  • 16 1
 Such a class act.
  • 9 0
 Had to happen some day, but he's making the right decision. He's been more than just a rider, especially here in Sheffield. We're proud of him and everything he's achieved, be interested to see what's next, he won't just stop i reckon..
  • 5 0
 Agree with you on that chap. Knowing when its time to go must be so hard for professional sports people. How on earth will he feel the last time he breaks the beam at his last race..... I hope his last season is a good one and he stays upright throughout
  • 1 0
 I agree with you on that...he could be doing enduro mtbking as like them legends did...
  • 2 0
 Taking over from Sessy maybe in 2017??
  • 9 0
 Steve, You have been a fantastic ambassador for the sport, you've given back so much with the SPS and other ventures. It's been a pleasure to watch and support you. Here's to an injury free, final season. Cheers Steve.
  • 8 0
 A consumate professional and without a doubt the biggest icon in mountain biking. A world class competitor with a grass roots approach to all those who have admired his talents over the years. I think more than anyone Steve has taken what is essentially a fringe sport and pushed it more into limelight, spearheading the sport through its infancy to its now much more diverse and mature outlook. Glad to say Ive seen him ride, spoken briefly with him and enjoyed watching his career throughout the time Ive been in the sport. lots of love to you fast lad, guna be a special one watching this next season.
  • 10 0
 Time to re-run through the old 'This is Peaty' eipsodes! Thanks for all the entertainment over the years!
  • 7 0
 I'll drink to that...and I'll have many drinks while watching again. Sad knowing it's his last year racing. I'm sure Ratty will keep the shenanigans straight.
  • 7 0
 They need to bring it back for his last season!
  • 7 0
 Well, we all knew it was a matter of time, but when we hear it, we don't want it to happen! PEATY........The York sheir ripper....cappuccino steve........sheiffield steel! Steve..........we will miss ya...hope to see ya on the podium one more/few more times. Its been amazing watching you ride/race. LEGEND
  • 6 0
 That means it's time to get my arse up to Fort William next year to see you race your final world cup there, since Freecaster and now Redbull started online live streaming i've been a lazy arse and not been up there for a few years, even though it's only a 2 1/2 hr drive.
I saw my greatest ever live sporting memory back in 2005, you stood in front of me with your Orange over your head in the finish arena, the crowd going absolutely MENTAL, your eyes were all glazed over....so were mine....and all around me were faces with the same big stupid grin and glazed over eyes, it really was that emotional
I've no doubt it'll be just exactly the same MENTAL experience next year when it comes around for the last time, no matter what result you get in the race, just stay fit enough to bloody race man haha. utter legend of the sport and what you've taken from it you've given just as much back, I tip my cloth cap with one hand and raise a pint in the other to you Peaty, thanks for the memories :-)
  • 9 4
 I hereby suggest that as a mark of respect that at the 2016 world champs, that all the male riders coast down the course and give Peaty one more world title... Never gonna happen, but would be kinda cool even though I'm sure Peaty would never want a title to just be given to him (Unless it was the title 'Sir' lol )
  • 5 0
 First things first, there aren't enough good beards like that in mountainbiking.

Secondly, I got into biking only 3 years ago, and I remember cruising Pinkbike for one of the first times and seeing one of Peaty's videos and thinking to myself "Whoa, this dude is cool. And he mountainbikes! Mountainbiking is so cool". Not knowing who he was or his accolades, I just saw a sweet guy who loved being on a bike and also seemed to be awesome off the bike. And its those kind of riders and mentalities that I like to associate mountainbiking myself with. I can think of no better person to be the image of the joy and passion of mountainbiking than Mr Steve Peat, and I look forward to seeing what he does next.
  • 6 0
 I dedicated my duvel to you, cheers mate! Thx for the wonderful years watching you ride having tons of fun... still the king of downhill!
  • 6 0
 The moment he lines up on the start gate for the last time. That's going to be something special. Legend !
  • 2 0
 I'm not ready to picture that yet. Damn that made me feel truly sad.
  • 4 1
 Id say he had a damn good run! Sad to see him hang up the jersey, but I'm sure he'll still be around with all he's been working on outside of racing! I would like to say thanks to Steve Peat for signing my TLD D2 Peaty helmet all those years ago at Sea Otter, still have it!
  • 5 0
 I've had the pleasure of watching Peaty race at Fort Bill and I'll look forward to catching him race his final season. Legend
  • 3 0
 Man, watching ride in his prime was mind blowing. Mt. Snow, Deer Valley, Seven Springs, Massanutten...he's been unreal from the beginning. GT should cover the cost of the season ender for him for old times sake. Peaty's dead. LONG LIVE PEATY!!!!
  • 3 0
 The first time i ever saw peaty ride in the flesh was at bringe wood in 03 he hit the middle jump at the road crossing and landed at the bottom of the landing almost flat on the road, then to every one s astonishment he sprinted across the road in to the tightest slippery horrible rock section you had every seen. everyone was amazed it was like seeing a super hero, he blew everyone away that day and took the world cup that year on orange.i didn't have a hero until i saw steve peat..... the living legend all hail peaty....
  • 3 0
 I just watched his new movie Won't Back Down last night. It was fantastic!! I highly recommend it, especially for people like me who are new to the sport and would like to learn about it's history. Thanks for the inspiration Peaty!
  • 6 0
 All class, all style..... Maybe you should get back on an orange.. Haha
  • 2 0
 Dude, that would be so sick!
  • 2 9
flag talaskinos (Nov 19, 2015 at 5:41) (Below Threshold)
 He should ride GT as well = )
  • 4 1
 Gutted...!!! (doesn't even begin to describe this news) But I knew it had to happen one day...

Love You Peaty, you are a legend and an inspiration to the whole MTB community.
  • 2 0
 Dh season just ended, and now a steve peat retiring, Man im crying already!!!! I watch DH mtbking or Mtbking because of steve peat!!! Cheers though i wish to see you in wyndham next year!!! Mtbking community just hit a dud today!!!
  • 2 0
 I can imagine the vid resonates with loads of riders as to why they love mountain biking. I can imagine this year will be stonking good for peaty and the rest of the team. I hope they carry on with the video footage so we can be part of it.
  • 2 0
 The comments on this video are going to be endless. I grew up on bikes, then fell out of the sport as friends and family also stopped riding. Steve, Josh, Greg, and the rest of the rad world cup DH scene helped get my wife and I back into it. Biking is the best thing we do. This is Peaty helped me remember the joy of riding bikes again. Peaty is a legend and somebody I hope to meet someday. He's done so much for the sport. Kill it in 2016! Best of luck Peaty. Cheers!
  • 2 0
 Steve Peat an absolute legend. I've never met the man to thank him personally for all that he's given to this wonderful sport we all love so much. If he happens to stumble upon my comment then:

Steve, thanks for being one of the worlds best shredders of ALL TIME. Thanks for making me laugh at all the funny ass videos and pranks you did with the team. Thanks for inspiring me, I'm getting older but you prove even as we age we can still KICK ASS. I know you'll still be riding and contributing to the sport so enjoy life after the race with family and friends~~
  • 1 0
 I have never been more satisfied to hear a retirement announcement, though I will miss seeing you perform. You are an absolute legend. You built our sport, and I am certain somehow you will continue to be an ambassador for it. Cheers!
  • 1 0
 Every time I start thinking I'm too old for this sport (i.e. riding steep stuff, or hitting up some jumps). I just think of Steve Peat, Cedric or Fabien and go "f*ck it. Keep pushing till the wheels fall off!!" Awesome to have living legends to look up to.
  • 1 0
 Steve, I'm sure you'll never get down this far on the comments, but if you do... I have a lump in my throat writing this. Over the years your passion, commitment and drive has been infectious, you're an inspiration, and you will continue to be so for generations and generations to come. Since the day you signed my Jason Mcroy poster, i've been a massive fan, Mountain biking became my escape and sanctuary, it's the one thing in my life i can truly stand by and say 'this is me' and I'm proud to feel that way. It's shaped my life, given me confidence when i needed it and has stood as something i can always rely on. Dude, i think i speak for many, you'll be sorely missed, professional MTB won't be the same without you. Cheers for everything you'd done. Good on you Steve
  • 1 0
 Best of luck to Peaty for 2016! I would love to see the 'Legends race' seen at the last round of the BDS expanded to a world stage where it could be a support race to the World Cup or even minimum the just at the World champs. Imagine seeing Peaty, CG, Barel, Palmer, Warner, Vouilloz etc ripping it up and passing on their experience to the gun guns. You could also throw it open to other Legends of Mountain biking on an invitational basis like Hunter, McCaul, Shandro, Simmons, Tippie just to name a few.
  • 1 0
 WHAT talk about steve peat ? firm on the bars , simple in the race, no tricks , no frills , just trampling everything. He's the guy , the biggest beer drinker of uci .I always remember him against the sam hill in earthed movie : www.pinkbike.com/video/106221
  • 4 0
 Thanks for all the inspiration over the years Peaty, though I'm also looking forward to seeing what comes next!
  • 5 0
 Such a legend. Bring on the 2016 WC season!!!
  • 4 0
 Ok peaty time to head up the wc riders union & better the sport you love!
  • 2 0
 Mountainbikers, bmx riders , roadies, or any one riding on two wheels, lets vote to have him keep his beard for the 2016wc dh season, " FEar the beard" - MTBKING legend on a hunt
  • 1 0
 Certainly someone who has inspired me in my life as a mountain biker, as many others said from my very first beginnings of a mountain biker at the age of 13 and continuing to do so now at the age of 25. I hope he will continue to be a big part of the mountain bike community and I still hope to meet the man one day!
  • 2 1
 Steve Pete is my Hero!

It was he I first heard of! and I was introduced to the Santa Cruz Bullet by watching vids of him jumping off roof tops!

He is my number one rider of all time! he is mountain biking!

I got into the sport in 2001!~ and his influence helped to create the Free Rider as we know it!
  • 1 0
 all i wanted to do when i first started riding was ride with you and cedric(and party afterwards)

those two are the reason i race DH now. thanks for showing me how much fun it is!

(i still wanna party with peaty and cedric)
  • 2 1
 Sad day but had to happen sometime I suppose. What a career he's had and the things he's done for the sport. He's the guy that's always been racing since I started mtb a long time ago it's the end of an era. I remember meeting him for the first time at the bike show in the NEC 15 years ago, I was that star struck I couldn't even speak haha. I still have the picture framed in my room to this day. He's been in the spotlight that long it's like he's one of your pals because you know so much about him and his life it's crazy what a hero.
  • 1 0
 It was great to have met THE MAN once and hopefully they'll make a re - release of chain spotting on DVD/itunes as I was dumbfounded to have found out someone gave my copy away to a charity shop.

SACRILEGE!

Big Grin - Enjoy your well deserved retirement - Big Grin
  • 1 0
 A true legend in all regards. I was there when he won Worlds in Canberra- I'll never forget that day because it was a win for everybody who's followed his career. To see someone be at the top of the sport for so long and conquer demons like he did has been inspiring. Thank you Peaty, all the best
  • 1 0
 Damn I won't lie, that brought a tear.
In this world of hypocritical athletes who have no clue on how to be role models let alone brand ambassadors, STEVE PEAT STANDS ALONE as one of the most inspirational, humble, and hard working professional athletes in any sport. Hats off Mr Peat, you will always inspire, especially us old guysSmile
  • 1 0
 In the words of Rob Warner "Look at the time! Just look at the time!!!!!!!!"
Sadly you did look at the time ............ And now it's time to retire. It just won't be the same watching world cups and not being able to cheer you on Peaty!
  • 1 0
 Man, that brought a tear to my eye! I grew up watching Steve shred on two wheels - his NWD3 segment got me stoked on alpine before alpine riding was even a thing! Thanks man, for making this sport rad and making mountain biking such a huge part of my life! Cheers to a Legend!!
  • 1 0
 peaty is a legend is the mountain biking world and has dunn a lot in the sport not for his self but for the teams he has riden for in his time and has help bring on some off the best british riders unto todays standards, i have have had the great chance to ride with peaty and other pro elite riders and i feel honerd for that cheers steve and i no you will have great look in witch ever direction you go in biking, looking forward to seeing you at fortbill next year
  • 1 0
 I just hope he qualifies for at least a few of them - it won't be easy, having not raced all last year and the one he tried, he didn't make the cut. And I understand now the UCI has lowered the qualification amount down from 80 riders. Tough just to make a slot for everyone who isn't a top gun. UCI choked on that if that's correct.
  • 1 0
 Another legend moving on. I love Peaty. He is fast, got sick style, and he is very nice guy. I never seen him refuse a picture with a kid or an autograph. I bought his book at the World Champs 2015 in Andorra, and he signed it without me really asking.
  • 1 0
 Just read on dirtmountainbike.com that he might not be able to race as he isn't on a trade team nor does he have 30 UCI points. Would be a shame. Only option seems to be if his national cycling federation puts him forwards and he races their kit.
  • 1 0
 Perhaps we should all get behind #sirstevepeat. No one deserves this more for the anmount of people he has inspired and how much he has given to the sport, mountain biking is Steve Peat a true living legend!

Let's nominate Peaty

www.gov.uk/honours/nominate-someone-in-the-uk
  • 1 0
 This man is the definition of a Legend. Twenty five long years of professional mountain bike racing, rarely off the podium the whole time. A man who put fun first and won while doing it. And all the while took time to give back so much to the sport, to young aspiring racers and to his sponsors. To me, and so many others Steve Peat defines what the heart and soul of what mountain biking is. He's been a constant source of inspiration to us, and thrown fuel on the fire that's kept us riding for so many years. A well deserved retirement for a Legend. Sad his career is coming to an end, but so stoked to watch his final world cup season unfold! Wow, we're all so old now that our hero's are retiring!
  • 1 0
 The man, the legend! He will be remmind not only for yours skills and dedication for the sport, but also for made a very good job for the base riders and prepare talents as Josh to be his successor in the team! Cheers dude!
  • 2 0
 First course preview Claudio does next year should be done with this legend. Thanks Peaty for what you have done for this sport we all enjoy.
  • 8 4
 They should just let him win
  • 7 0
 hasnt been a choice for most riders for the past 20 odd years.... Wink
  • 3 0
 Steve is the reason I ride.... Thanks for your contribution to the sport, won't be the same without you!
  • 4 0
 Good luck for next season! We will all miss you, you bloody legend.
  • 3 0
 What a true champion, you will be missed on the race track but I bet you stay on the scene!
  • 3 0
 All round nice guy and a legend to match take no prisoners this coming season.
  • 4 0
 Thank you Peaty...Cheers!
  • 3 0
 Hoping peaty can snag a win or two on his final year, another world championship can be a great send off too Smile
  • 3 0
 A true legend - enjoy your retirement but before you do, give it some in 2016!
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 The title "legend" has never been more apt for anyone else in the sport, Peaty truly is one.
Fair play to him, 25 years is a long time to be at the absolute sharp end of the sport. I can't wait to see what he does next.
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 I've been watching Peaty since he came on the scene in the 90's .... DH won't be the same without him, but it was a hell of a run!
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 Surely Wharncliffe woods should be an WC track for Peatys last season!! Total legend, growing up watching Peaty and Warner made mountain biking the sport it is now for me!!
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 More time for family, casual rides, and a fine pint (or 6). Seems like a great call to me. Thanks for all of the inspiration over the years Peaty, and here's to you crushing it this coming season!
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 Pints up to a great legend that has motivated, inspired and thrilled most all of us over the years!! May you never loose the love of the ride !! Thanks for all the great rides mate!! Cheers!
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 love you steve. mr mountain biking yuorself
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eP19sdt077M sprung 3 will be forever imdented in my memory
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 Nothing but straight up love for you Steve! #sheffeldsteel #forever #wontbackdown
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 My favorite part is the 'Bulls on Parade' segment of Seasons where the camera goes into slo-mo for a second to focus on Peat's eyeballs. Sam Hill wins but damn that bit of film making gets me jumping.
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 Such a Bad A! There just something to say about people who perform at extremely high levels into their upper 30's and beyond. You won't understand until you do it. Cheers Steve!
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 For you younger guys that don't know, the 1982 Fiat Spyder 2000 was an extremely fun car to drive. I was fortunate enough to own one. There are still a few left out there. Now, where was he riding?
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 Win one more World Cup and share that record with Greg! See you in Cairns Peaty
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 The man who inspired me to ride downhill. Never met you but love you man. You are the GOAT.
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 Sad day for me . Always the highlight waiting for this legend to come thundering down the track and bringing with him such a awsome atmosphere !!!!!
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 Well the last race of next years season is going to be a PARTY too remember thats for sure. All the best Peaty and keep riding hard.
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 NOOOOOO!
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 Great innings. Time for a well-deserved pint!!!
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 long live the king
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 Ну жеванный крот!
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 the end of an era in downhill
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 A legend with no equal! He is an inspiration for all us old dudes that still ride. Thanks for all you have done for the sport!
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 Peat were one of the guys who encouraged me to start mountain biking and donwhill . thanks for everything!
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 Dare i mention 'Enduro' ????? but looking at our fella on a bike, he can move, and skills ? Would be great to keep him in the sport, on a bike, doing what he does best...
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 I honestly would not be surprised to see that happen at some point.
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 I was thinking the same thing. The enduro WS seems like a place where alot of 'retired' DH riders end up.
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 I would love it if he went full enduro!
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 Here's to Peaty having a healthy final season, I will cherish every one of his race runs next year.
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 steve peat is the reason i started riding bikes in the first place. a true legend and truly nice guy. you will be missed off the circuit peaty. cheers
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 Wishing Steve a fun, successful and injury free last season. Its not going to be the same without him.
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 after 20yrs of traveling the world and representing the best of what the sport is glad you are heading home to family, peaty. thanx for all of it. have a great send off season.
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 Love and respect from Poland Pete, have a nice cold glass of beer. You will always be a legend.
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 I raise my pint to you and thank you for never continuing your plumbing career. I hope to shake your hand one day. Cheers Peaty!
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 Good luck steve!!! On a site note sc video are getting worst and worst... I miss the original Solo video, that was a masterpiece...
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 Thank you Peaty for all you have done for the sport and the culture. Many of us have been following you for years. It just won't be the same without you on the circuit.
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 good luck this season Peaty, sad to see you retire but I know you'll still be having fun on the bike for plenty more years
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaO0j5GT2gs
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 such a legend... keep on two wheels forever!, so talented and commited to the sport like no one else
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 Was an honour to be there to watch you win that World Championship in Canberra in 2009! Love your work.
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 it's PEATY
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 we will miss you！
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 Legend, That is all!
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 #sirstevepeat
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 One word: Legend
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 Top step one more time Steve!
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 Peat the King! Cheers big guy!
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 Legend!!
great location!! where is it?
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 exactly what I thought about the video. Description at youtube says its "Lofoten Islands" Norway

@Steve: ever thought about replacing Claudio in the box and bring back the time when commenting was wild?!
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 Long live the King!
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 HE is LEGENDARY !!!!!! Best of luck this season Peaty !!
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 Nooooo! I will need to pour out some of my next Monster in respect. LEGEND!
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 A true Legend of the sport, thank you for giving me and my kids a role model to truly look up to. Cheers for beers.
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 Actually cried abit. Thanks for the memories.
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 Me too ????
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 Thanks for everything Peaty
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 noooooooooooooooooooooooo !
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 Peaty is the personification of Chuck Norris in Downhill Racing!!!
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 Thank you Peaty for all the awesome racing through the years and bringing an admirable attitude to everything you do.
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 EWS time? Sad news but all good things must come to an end. A pint in Peaty's honor tonight seems about right...
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 I'd love to see him ride in the EWS!
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 Best of luck Peaty. World Cup DH won't be the same without you!
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 I'm definitely going to be at fortwilliam next year it'll be a race and a half
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 I hope you kick ass this year Peaty!!! We are doing Jagr bombs in Vegas again this year! You have been forewarned!!!
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 Well. Fuck me sideways.
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 Loved watching you all these years. Enjoy the last season. Take it all in. PEATY RULES!!!!
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 This video genuinely brought a tear to my eye.

Thank you for everything Steve!

#sirstevepeat
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 Crowds will be going mental at fort William!
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 10 times champion in Lisbon DownTown, I start the sport watching this legend beeing world champion.
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 The world I growed up in is gone Frown
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 he's a fckn legend, still remember shedding tears of joy when he finally won the world championship.
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 Thanks Peaty! Trail always changes. We'll keep following. All hail the King!
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 This guy has been racing Downhill way before I was even born
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 He should be knighted by the queen. Someone start a petition . Thx Steve! #inspire
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 Here is the Dirt Tv Video of him winning world champs in 09.
mpora.com/videos/DzpqhKJdO#ufZB3EtHsSiTwhFK.97
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 Stay on the scene, Peaty! Your edits are always a pleasure to watch, keep 'em coming
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 A true legend of our sport, there will be many a kiwi tipping the glass to you mate when the final race run is done. Cheers
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 I have steve peat ex V10 for sale, just the frame, if interested just drop me a message cheers
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 Riding off in the sunset...pretty classy.
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 increible buena suerte Steve
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 What is the name of the music band on the Video ?
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 Total Legend! Amazing career, enjoy retirement old boy!
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 Love you Peaty. Keep up the good work with the up and coming stars.
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 I'll have to have extra PEATY scotch for a while to cope!
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 Legend....filling my heart by you ride..Thank!
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 Peaty, we salute you
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 Gutted! It's been awesome being inspired by him all these years.
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 one of true greats, awesome story teller
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 there can only be one!!
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 Absolute legend!
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 True legend! that last run in VDS is gonna be one for the books!
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 Absolutely gutted...what a legend!
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 I'll raise a pint of scrumpy to ya mate! Smile true legend of the sport.
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 Be well Steve and best of luck to you.
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 lol. "one" more season….
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 cough endough enduro cough
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 Would be so awesome to see him racing Vouilloz again.
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 there is one more season, i really hope he will change his decision...
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 F%?$&%?&% now i feel old....

Cheers !!!
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 One heck of a retirement video.
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 Where was this vid shot?
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 lofoten islands, norway.
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 Never Back Down Steve! Legend!
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 Good for you brotha now go ride for fun and fun only!
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 Location ?
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 That moment he finally won it........
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 Much respect. Thanks for everything you've done for something we all love.
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 PEATY HAS MORE LEGEND THAN BOB MARLEY!
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 Where was that shot?
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 Boy oh boy, this bandwagon got full real fast.
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 I cried when he finally won World Champs in Australia.
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 I wonder if we'll see Peat make a transition into Enduro?
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 Amazing athlete, ambassador and person.
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 He should be named SIR Peatty
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 We'll miss you Peaty! But until then- one more season!!!!
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 Should read sir steve peat mbe or obe whatever the case maybe.
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 I feel sad. This guy was my hero growing up.
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 He's the legend!!!
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 NO! Not Peat!
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 song name ?
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 Cheers to Peaty!!!!!!!!1
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 Legend!!!
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 Terbaik Peaty
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 legend in his own dinner time..... Anyone know where I can get hold of his dvd ¿?????
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 Itunes.
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 G.o.a.t
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 #THISISPEATY
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 LEGEND.
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 One word, LEGEND.
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 legend
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 hahahaha like this mini lamp is usefull to see somthing there
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 noooo! good luck Peaty
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 Such a PEATY!
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 Awesome cam work here!
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 THE PEOPLE'S CHAMP!!!!!
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 NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! Frown
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 Lord Peat!
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 Long live Peaty!
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 Anyone know the song?
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 God save Steve Peat
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 Legend! British steel!
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 Much respect, ride on!
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 so sad Frown
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 Farewell Petey
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 R.E.S.P.E.C.T.
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 LEGEND!!!
  • 1 0
 good luck you legend
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 Legend!
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 please don't go peaty
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