This Is Peaty - Hafjell Track Walk with Matti Lehikoinen by SteelCityMedia

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Old-Man-Eggy (Sep 12, 2013 at 2:14)

If/when Peaty retires from racing (hopefully many years from now), we should just put him in charge of World DH. It'd be along the lines of UCI but W.D.H. wouldn't be run by ass-hats and with Peaty at the helm as El Presidente, we could at least be safe in the knowledge that the sport would be looked after by people who care about it.

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stuiewarrior (Sep 12, 2013 at 3:23)

Don't talk of this dark time

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shrockie (Sep 12, 2013 at 10:44)

Did you guys happen to find Andi, Claudio's camera follow?

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fiercepierce (Sep 12, 2013 at 11:06)

Through the dark, we can see the light

*gag

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milanboy1986 (Sep 12, 2013 at 1:37)

ah! Matti! He has been away from our visual range for a while! Great rider! Glad to see him again.

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EmilMP (Sep 12, 2013 at 5:56)

Just read an interview with him on redbull the other day. Pretty scary stuff... great to see him back on the scene: www.redbull.com/en/bike/stories/1331609251426/keep-on-keeping-on-the-matti-lehikoinen-interview
www.redbull.com/en/bike/stories/1331610210705/the-matti-lehikoinen-interview-part-2

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driftmonster (Sep 12, 2013 at 6:21)

Matti rides how every racer should. As fast as possible , on the edge all the time . He's still one of favorites to watch . Amazing rider .

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motdrawde (Sep 12, 2013 at 9:36)

Wow. That Matti interview is some scary shit! Incredible that his face looks normal now, at least with a beard, considering how broken it got. And incredible that he was able to get back on a bike.

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cuban-b (Sep 12, 2013 at 10:01)

Agreed. I was wondering how he is doing - very glad to see him in good spirits and health. THanks for the links Emil.

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tomoostv (Sep 13, 2013 at 21:59)

Matti was such a great personality to have on the circuit, sucks that he's gone. Still remember when he broke both wrists in Canberra and they interviewed him while sedated, whatta guy

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bootlegpegasus (Sep 12, 2013 at 4:49)

Matti = 4th sc syndicate rider for next year maybe........

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JanB (Sep 12, 2013 at 8:44)

That would be awsome!

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rockin-itis (Sep 12, 2013 at 10:42)

Instead of retiring ( which hopefully will not be soon) , Santa Cruz should have Peaty create a veterans team. Grab CG and include Rennie, Matti, even someone like Palmer. I mean, what would you give to see Rob Warner compete in a race? Haha. It wouldn't matter where he placed, people would simply freak out. The goal would be to show up, have a ball and rip with zero pressure or expectations. I think people would eat it up. It's a shame that at a certain point you realize that there are all of these great riders that have just disappeared, and when someone like Matti pops up in a video you realize you'd forgotten that he wasnt actively racing any more. No better example than Rennie. One race he was there, then poof.....he was gone. Which sucks because he was one of my true faves to watch.

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chair1films (Sep 12, 2013 at 17:01)

He would be a great addition to the team

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herzalot (Sep 12, 2013 at 6:17)

Matti has had the most gnarly, serious injuries of anybody on the World Cup. I would be petrified to ride again after so many prolonged hospital stays, broken back, neck, wrists and his near death in Sweden. Horrific. Props to you Matti! Please stay healthy.

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VPS13 (Sep 12, 2013 at 1:41)

Such a diverse track. Super smooth buffed berm sections and some of the roughest rock gardens on the wc circuit. I would love to see Peaty up there but I would also like to see Stevie and his mustache raising his bike above his head

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bigburd (Sep 12, 2013 at 9:45)

It's such a great track , maybe the best on the circuit right now , but MSA is hard to beat for me , both tracks have a good slice of every thing thrown in.

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mega-turtle (Sep 12, 2013 at 5:48)

Sir Steve Peat.... just saying....

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evo21 (Sep 12, 2013 at 1:33)

this is gonna be fun to watch.loads of roots and dry as a bone if dont rain.were hoping you can get podium on this one Mr.PEATY!

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mazze (Sep 12, 2013 at 8:29)

Peaty still sees lines where I only see myself dying a horrible death...

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Pininator (Sep 12, 2013 at 8:26)

MATTI!!!! Such a bonus to see him walking w/Peaty. That course looks like an absolute blast - enough variety to keep you honest, but still pretty much flat-out.

I kind of want to watch the xc race to see how they handle the double.

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cheeseboy78 (Sep 12, 2013 at 3:10)

great track walk vid! nice to finally actually hear some of the things the riders consider going into the different sections!

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richjohnson (Sep 12, 2013 at 3:12)

Course looks awesome big road gap, Cant belive how narly the rock gardens are, i have a feeling there may be a rims on ebay next week with some flat spots going cheap.

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Bdusty1 (Sep 12, 2013 at 7:29)

CAPPACHINo steve!

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patrickcampbell28 (Sep 12, 2013 at 8:23)

Come on Sam Hill! Let's see that win!

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machaut FL (Sep 12, 2013 at 8:33)

Poor Matti has had some massive crashes, I'm happy to see him in good spirits.

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neimbc (Sep 12, 2013 at 5:48)

Should be awesome - rain predicted 80% for race day. Haven't had a wet track yet. I don't know how they ride those speeds when it's wet!

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Maverickdh00 (Sep 12, 2013 at 22:08)

Great to see Matti again, Peaty dam mate you legend, keep at it big guy!

Has Matti offically retired or is he just taking time off to get fully healed?

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mrkamot (Sep 12, 2013 at 4:16)

You guys know why Gwinn isnt racing this weekend?

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barbarosza (Sep 12, 2013 at 5:00)

he smashed his shoulder ! get well soon Gwin !

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neimbc (Sep 12, 2013 at 5:47)

Poor Gwin he's just having a crappy year.

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tomas12140 (Sep 12, 2013 at 3:22)

why wasn't matti riding WC this year ?

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nikifor88 FL (Sep 12, 2013 at 3:35)

bad luck for injuries and no sponsor

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aaronjb (Sep 12, 2013 at 3:56)

He enjoys not being dead.

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dingus (Sep 12, 2013 at 4:55)

Check out this 2 part interview with Matti, it gives you a glimpse at what he's been through. Big respect for him.

www.redbull.com/en/bike/stories/1331609251426/keep-on-keeping-on-the-matti-lehikoinen-interview

www.redbull.com/en/bike/stories/1331610210705/the-matti-lehikoinen-interview-part-2

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Pierrot-Lardon (Sep 12, 2013 at 6:46)

Such respect for this guy ! Glad to see you again Matti

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Kristo (Sep 12, 2013 at 2:35)

is Matti gonna ride hafjell? sure hope so

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kaijumps (Sep 12, 2013 at 7:29)

hes not... they talk about it right at the end

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nouser (Sep 12, 2013 at 4:54)

good track go go peaty

fini beer

good beer

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bobosofia (Sep 12, 2013 at 2:33)

Name the song pls

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cuban-b (Sep 12, 2013 at 10:30)

The Way Out - Ninja Turtle Ninja Tiger theres this new thing called Shazam.