Video: Tomas Slavik's Winning Run from the 2020 Manizales Urban Downhill

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bunjiman82 (Jan 13, 2020 at 2:05)

I love these but sometimes I'm left scratching my head thinking 'how did they even know where the turns were?!' This was a short course but I've seen some where it would be too much for my small brain to memorize and the course is not always marked out that well... I have no doubt I'd end up taking a wrong turn anyway

Radley-Shreddington (Jan 13, 2020 at 3:24)

I think it is more down to the fact that they have ridden the course a lot of times before the actual race. with it being short you would remember it well enough after a few runs, and have it locked after a day or so of runs.

chyu (Jan 13, 2020 at 4:14)

Same goes to DH on which line should they take.

DaFreerider44 (Jan 13, 2020 at 6:39)

You'd think the big Redbull blow up by the turn would help

millsr4 (Jan 13, 2020 at 9:38)

@Radley-Shreddington: I'd wager most racers take less practice runs than people think. Being able to react at speed in addition to being able to memorize courses is what sets these guys apart from us mortals.

Radley-Shreddington (Jan 14, 2020 at 1:02)

@millsr4: I saw a blog by Sam P and he had a whole day riding the course before race day, I naturally assume that to be the norm, I have also seen Blake doing a day of runs at the one he did last year.

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AlexS1 (Jan 13, 2020 at 5:47)

Remy crashed because he removed the EDC tool, rendering the bike unstable. He should have stuck a burrito in it.

mihauek (Jan 13, 2020 at 2:25)

where are those doggos?!

scott-townes (Jan 13, 2020 at 5:56)

donde esta perros!?

jptothetree (Jan 13, 2020 at 7:16)

@scott-townes: ** donde estan los perros jajaja

scott-townes (Jan 13, 2020 at 8:50)

@jptothetree: I'm still practicing! whoops, shoulda gone plural.

jptothetree (Jan 13, 2020 at 9:44)

@scott-townes: LOL next time

Ian713 (Jan 13, 2020 at 1:46)

These are my favourite mtb pov videos. There are constant points of reference for me to better understand how awesome these guys are at what they do.

vandall (Jan 13, 2020 at 8:30)

Was this shot on a Gopro 8? The stabilization seems too smooth. You don't feel the impacts and G force as a viewer when the footage is too smooth.

Kaspy (Jan 13, 2020 at 11:37)

Good that Remi is OK! Another Datel's amazing run!

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Radley-Shreddington (Jan 13, 2020 at 6:59)

Am I the only one that thinks urban DH is shit?

jptothetree (Jan 13, 2020 at 7:17)

I'm on the fence about it.. I do like that it helps promote the sport in a different way, but it's still pretty weird to me.

Radley-Shreddington (Jan 13, 2020 at 7:21)

@jptothetree: Just seems like red Bull cashing in as usual. I love watching DH but would never spend an afternoon watching and urban DH event live. (If they do that?).

sumskillz (Jan 13, 2020 at 7:31) (Below Threshold)

If they did away with the "builds" (ramps, etc.) it would be better. I like how the speeds can be bigger than mountain DH with all its slowing switchbacks and slow speeds through forest sections.

I wish downhill was more like ski racing...super high speeds, natural terrain, long jumping distances.

dfiler (Jan 13, 2020 at 8:30)

@Radley-Shreddington: RedBull cashing in? You mean paying money to event organizers? The organizers are the ones getting cash.

Urban DH is an awesome spectator sport! If you've never been to a race, its worth watching one if you have the opportunity.

drunknride (Jan 13, 2020 at 12:27)

Nope. Watching someone haul ass down some sketchy stairs with little kids inches away just seems dumb.
*This did look like one of the "safer" courses though.

BenPea (Jan 13, 2020 at 14:21)

The probability that you are alone is zero. Still doesn't mean anything.

Lagr1980 (Jan 13, 2020 at 23:26)

It's like ufc, a shit, but there is some appeal to watch it. Concrete hurts too much.

megatryn FL (Jan 13, 2020 at 23:27)

I really enjoy it.
It's like e-bikes, not for everyone. Those who like it, love it and those who don't, are really vocal about it.

That being said: It can never replace proper DH.

Yaan (Jan 14, 2020 at 18:21)

Part of me thinks it's pretty cool but most of me thinks it's f*cking stupid and dangerous.

rich-2000 (Jan 13, 2020 at 1:58)

Must be so much harder than normal DH to actually see where the course is at that speed.