The Taxco Urban DH is This Weekend

Oct 21, 2014
by Pinkbike Staff  




40 racers for the 2014 Taxco Urban DH event
40 racers for the 2014 Taxco Urban DH event

Just relaxing after 3 minutes of charging stairs during Downhill Taxco 2013. Shot by Dave Trumpore. remymetailler

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82 Comments
  • 32 2
 that moment you realize a 14 year old gets invited to one of the wildest races in the world..... an you are 17 and havent even got to a race outside your local bikepark
  • 8 0
 Hey! I came here to see some awesome videos not to feel!!!. i feel you bro xD
  • 28 0
 Wait until you're 40- you'll have all sorts of fun things to complain about!
  • 4 0
 i was thinking the same thing nicolasdelcastillo, its so scary how competitive biking has gotten, im 16 and scared of some of the shit 12 year olds are throwing
  • 4 0
 Also Raymundo Fournier is like 12 or 13.........crazy skills.
  • 3 0
 tannerstolt.... .the sport has just become to wild these days
  • 11 0
 Brett rheeder, gully, remy metailler,bas van steenburgen and Finn iles? SICK!
  • 12 1
 And sik mik.
  • 2 0
 Not forgetting Bizet with the flips
  • 11 0
 oh and is there a live feed?
  • 4 0
 Yeah how are we able to watch this live ?
  • 14 2
 Um yeah. Drive your happy ass to Taxco? Science. I got this.
  • 5 15
flag airmiller44 (Oct 21, 2014 at 12:11) (Below Threshold)
 If i didn't die along the trip by drug lords mad a white man drove through his town I would come back to you being very angry a made another awesome trip lol
  • 5 2
 I'll have my friend who's racing FaceTime the entire time. I'll then live stream that. It'll be better than redbulls stream I swear
  • 3 1
 airmiller, you drunk already?
  • 5 11
flag airmiller44 (Oct 21, 2014 at 12:30) (Below Threshold)
 Neg prop me all you want! Mexico is scary down that far.
  • 5 7
 its true what your saying bru ^
  • 9 2
 It really isn't
  • 3 5
 you drive down there with a nice car and some expensive dh bikes on the back and see if nobody wants to take advantage of you. I've got some bad experiences only a few hours into the border.
  • 3 1
 I was referring to your mess of a post. My white ass ain't going down there that's fo sho!!!
  • 2 0
 So will be any live stream from this competitions or no?
  • 3 0
 I think treymotleydh has us covered with his stream that can't be any worse than red bulls.
  • 1 0
 do we look like we know? nah no idea , but heres a hoping
  • 3 2
 Here is from a travel warning posted a few days ago.... U.S. citizens are encouraged to lower their personal profiles and to avoid displaying indicators of wealth such as expensive or expensive-looking jewelry, watches, or cameras. U.S. citizens are encouraged to maintain awareness of their surroundings and avoid situations in which they may be isolated or stand out as potential victims. travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/alertswarnings/mexico-travel-warning.html
  • 15 0
 Mexican here living in Mexico City... it's fucking cool and no more dangerous than L.A., NY, or any major city in the world, and we have 4 diferent mountains to ride all year long with thousands of feet of elevation 25 minutes from the city center. Of course there are sketchy places, as there are everywhere else, but don't worry, we are just fine without you.
  • 7 3
 I could go so many places with that comment but I'll stay on topic...... For one you're Mexican so less likely to be kidnapped for extortion. You're not an easy target and you speak the language. I bet Mexico city isn't the problem it's the routes from southern u.s. states all the way through Mexico to get to Taxco. It's simple u.s. plates and tourist stand out and are an easy buck even from Mexican police. I've personally had to pay them off as they tried to extort me merely because they could.
  • 4 0
 My friends who are white go down all the time with out any trouble. It's a lot tamer than what you believe. Going down with a bunch friends soon to race the Ensenada urban. And I'm white as can be
  • 1 0
 @mau12 ...Taxco is not in Mexico City, in fact it is in estado de Guerrero where the 40 students recently went missing. I don't think you should be telling people not to worry. A little caution is always a good thing! That being said, I am from the USA living here in Mexico, and I haven't had any problems in the past 3 months. Just in case i get robbed.. I always have a shitty cell phone with me, and a fake wallet is a good idea too, because then you don't have to give up your real valuables, and people aren't going to bother you anymore (this was advice i took from a Mexican friend who was robbed one time in her whole life, long ago).
  • 1 0
 Guerrero is one of the most violent states in Mexico. People get kidnapped by drug cartels, by paramilitary parties and by the very own government (soldiers, navy, police officers).
40+ students disappeared by the police one of those his face was skinned and eyeballs pulled out. The others are presumed to be tortured and burned.
  • 1 2
 Americano pendejo, american tonto, americano....airmiller44 tu vida es una broma.....callate por favor
  • 2 0
 You are the joke, add value to the conversation or go take your shitty Spanish elsewhere.
  • 1 2
 jajajaha your funny arizona boy
  • 1 0
 Hate on Arizona all you want, year round riding Smile
  • 1 1
 i dont hate arizona just xenophob people like you
  • 2 3
 Then why say Arizona boy.. . I've been to many countries across the globe and only had problems and fear for safety a few hours from home in Mexico. Multiple issues over the many times I've visited, that's first hand comparison not Xenophobia. You defend Mexico pretty hard, why aren't you living there? If it's hard to make a living there and they all try to move to America its obviously going to be not the nicest tourist country. Not to mention how brutal they are with killings topping that of actual wars.
  • 2 0
 Hey guys... welcome to pinkbike if you all want to bitch at each other try twitter.
  • 1 0
 www.nytimes.com/2014/10/19/world/americas/missing-mexican-student-search.html?_r=1
www.economist.com/blogs/americasview/2014/10/massacres-mexico?zid=305&ah=417bd5664dc76da5d98af4f7a640fd8a
  • 1 0
 LoL you amaze me i actually live there 4 years. me too went around the globe...watch out they are digging a tunnel and coming in your backyard. enought now enjoy your life
  • 9 0
 lets not imagine what would happen if you clipped your bars on a railing ...
  • 2 0
 I can barely watch videos of this event due to worrying about that , wouldn't dream of riding it half as fast as they do.
  • 4 0
 its like the urban version of innerleithen Wink
  • 1 0
 Haha ! thats a good way of putting it , I last rode there in about 2008 with 740mm bars and collected a lot of bark , now with my 780's I would have broken fingers
  • 1 0
 better install some saws at each end!
  • 8 0
 Time to lock up your old ladies, ' cause Remy is coming to town!
  • 1 0
 haha ^^
  • 2 0
 Funny cause her girlfriend is actually mexican and will be in town...
  • 5 0
 HER girlfriend?
  • 1 0
 www.youtube.com/watch?v=46Ak_YniPe8
  • 3 0
 if you compare it to previous years, 2014 seems to be a good one considering the list of riders attending. Congrats to the organizers.
  • 4 0
 Finn Iles in the mix!! Should get interesting!!
  • 2 0
 Good time to have a gremlin bell so people hear you coming and get off the trail. That and so gremlins don't break your bike.
  • 2 0
 Finn Isles is 15, the day after the Spank Whip Off at Crankworx Canada was his birthday. Still an amazing world class rider, even at 15!!
  • 1 0
 I was there, he totally killed it. Ryan Howard and Brendog also totally badass.
  • 1 0
 The race so nuts they don't even bother having a women's division -- the organizer said we could only race if 5 of us signed up, and only 2 of us registered. Come on, ladies! Who's in for 2015?!?

#soawesome
  • 2 0
 Ahhhhh i would totally do it as i'm living in Mexico City for a few months anyways. Bring me a bike and helmet and I'm in.

There was a women's division last year, wasn't there?
  • 1 0
 There was, although not enough women raced to warrant another separate race timing this year, I'm guessing.
  • 4 0
 Wil White for the W please.
  • 1 0
 This is gonna be so good... and for all you guys worrying about the state of affairs in Mexico, just head down to central and southern Mexico and get a feel of it for yourself - you'll love it!
  • 3 0
 Definitely an interesting mix of riders, I want to watch!! Go Bas!
  • 1 1
 Bas is best rider in this list. Even if he won't be on the podium he will be the best one!
  • 2 0
 uhm what about polc? metailler mcsteeze
  • 1 0
 Yeah well good point
This is gonna be sick Big Grin
  • 2 0
 There is a big air/best trick comp over the final two massive jumps just after the race. Huge crowd turnout and good money, so that's why you see some freeride names. Last year Bizet, McGarry, Gully and a few others all threw down some big tricks.
  • 4 0
 No brendog?
  • 1 0
 Anyone driving from Mexico City to Taxco on Saturday morning for the main event? Looking for a ride 0.o
  • 1 0
 Will contribute to gas + beer supply Wink
  • 1 0
 Unusual to see all these free riders names on a DH start list , should be interesting.
  • 1 0
 Love this event! Just once in my lifetime I want to go their! So rad. Looks like no Brendog?
  • 1 0
 That 3rd video is some length decent if he's riding a fox fork that defo counts as a service interval.
  • 1 0
 Is there any live stream link ?
Thinking about this is citytour..Bratislava was covered ect...
  • 1 0
 Cheering for Bernardo, he did 3rd last year!! #cruzwhips
  • 1 0
 That last pic is badass. Gott try this out xD
  • 2 0
 All eyes on Fournier!
  • 1 0
 Warning: do not attempt to use a renthal fatbar.
  • 1 1
 Go Ben Moore! Representing the South West
  • 2 0
 Cheers ridewiltshire. Going to have an awesome week and send it big!
  • 1 0
 YEAAAAAAA!!!!!
  • 1 0
 Live feed, yes?
  • 1 0
 YEAH ALF!!
  • 1 0
 Brendogg???
  • 1 0
 Go Buckell!
  • 3 4
 #Finnisin







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