Sam Hill: A Legend's Journey - Video

Oct 5, 2017 at 6:01
by Chain Reaction Cycles  

The dust has just about settled on Sam Hill's dream finish to this year's Enduro World Series, so what better time to share the highlights of his journey to championship victory!

A legend's journey is befitting of a man who many counted out as a competitive racer. It features riding that beggars belief in parts, with Sam throwing his bike, body and flat pedals around the course like we wish we could understand - let alone try ourselves.

Enjoy.

Sam Hill
"Some of the ruts are as deep as your axles," said Sam. Rotorua set the scene for most of this year's EWS - wet and muddy!

Sam Hill
Heavy downpours and deteriorated tracks couldn't stop Sam finishing third in Tazmania.

Sam Hill
Team Manager Nigel Page has been through it all with Sam this year - even finding time to finish second overall in the Master's category.

Sam Hill
The Irish fans were out in force to meet their Team CRC Mavic hero.

Sam Hill
A massive result for Sam and the team, finishing first in Aspen on his new carbon Nukeproof Mega.

Sam Hill
Jacy Shumilak: one of the most meticulous mechanics on the circuit and Sam's longtime friend, keeping the Nukeproof Mega race bike in perfect shape.

EWS 2017
Finale was a dream end to a fantastic season.

MENTIONS: @ChainReactionCycles / @Nukeproof-Bicycles


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75 Comments
  • 60 0
 Sam's ability to read trail immediately in front of him is second to none. Him getting inside on that horrid corner after the ladder bridge in aspen is still beast and CLASSIC Sam Hill. Legend.
  • 13 1
 www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmvDk8fcheI

Enjoy!
  • 1 0
 @Pedro81: o yea, ive done seen that before
  • 2 0
 @Pedro81: made ma day! Thx! All these young faces!
  • 1 0
 @Pedro81: this video is full dope before a ride
  • 1 0
 @ferenooo: Brendog's hair though...
  • 4 0
 @BenPea: Minnaar's hair though ...
  • 4 0
 sam not much for talk just walks the walk.
  • 3 0
 @Pedro81: What about the qualifying in that race where all ride in dry conditions: (LOOK AT THE TIME!!)

1 3 AUS19850721 HILL Samuel IRON HORSE / MONSTER ENERGY 4:01.89
2 5 FRA19791011 PASCAL Mickael Q BY SAAB-SALOMON 4:16.45
3 14 ESP19820930 GUARDIA PASCUAL Bernat MSC BIKES 4:16.86
4 59 FRA19840612 PEDEMANAUD Fabien 4:18.00
5 155 FRA19760208 VOUILLOZ Nicolas TEAM LAPIERRE INTERNATIONAL 4:18.9

Almost 15 seconds faster than second placed... LEGEND!
  • 1 0
 @Pedro81: You dont see it in thsi video but in the earthed version all of the top riders in that moment go one by one to shake Sams hand in respect for that ride.
  • 41 1
 "ehh... goes downhill"
  • 17 1
 All them folks talkin trash early this season about Sam going enduro can now go get bent. The dude earned the title fair and square, respect where it's due - congrats Mr Hill.
  • 4 1
 I don't recall any trash talking... interdasting
  • 3 0
 You'd have to be pretty daft to trash talk or underestimate Sam Hill
  • 1 0
 can´t recall any trash talking neither...
  • 20 2
 Can't help but study every clip of riding in this video.

Also, 3:17, she got a big ol butt.
  • 4 3
 Is that Tahnee Seagrave??
  • 7 0
 hahaha not Tahnee but if you look closely she does check out Sam's butt!!
  • 6 1
 @Basszplayer: wtf, how did you notice that ..I was too focused watching HER butt man,...hahaha
  • 9 2
 like if you skipped immediately to check out that big ol butt
  • 3 0
 My man, took the words out of my mouth. I had to freeze the frame for a few seconds and admire it.
  • 2 0
 replayed a few times to see what all the fuss is about Smile
  • 16 0
 L E G E N D
  • 18 2
 And all on flat pedals!
  • 4 0
 and moto hand protectors
  • 18 3
 Who's Sam Hill?
  • 12 0
 Is that guy running flats too? Nonsense!
  • 13 2
 This young man seems like he might have a nice future in mountain biking.
  • 4 0
 The King
  • 13 1
 @Sam Hill I don't if you read all this, but if you do. Congrats on a great great season. As a 59 year old rider, you inspire me to dig deep.
  • 8 0
 Sam Hill is a whole different level, cant wait to see what he gets up to next . . . Don't forget Nigel Page, running the whole CRC show and still finding time to smash it on the trails as well!! Both hero's of mine 15 years ago and still rocking it today
  • 5 0
 Proud to see a Western Australian continuing to do so well originating from an area that has no mountains, no flash bike parks and very little media coverage or government support. Long live ball-bearing gravel and grass root community trails!
  • 9 1
 Flat out legend.
  • 5 0
 i love this kind of stuff... just riding. no bullsh*t. hill... what a legend.
  • 6 1
 What's next for Sam Hill? Xc World Champ on flats? Road world champ on flats?
  • 3 0
 Sure hope not
  • 4 0
 New Zealand was by far the most impressive thing all year. Second in those conditions ahead of all the locals?? Get outta here.

So stoked
  • 3 0
 A good reminder of how gnarly the early season condions were..... and still smashing the courses at a wicked pace. Hats off to all of them for that but particularly Hill for showing how capable of a rider he is.
  • 2 0
 We all get stoked on new trails and new riding friends, and seeing Hill get reinvigorated by the new competition is awesome. He is an amazingly consistent rider and I couldn't be happier for him.
  • 3 0
 Look how stoked Adrien is to shake his hand for second... Fkn good for the sport this is. Him and Greg last of the 00's generation still up there still winning. Go on.
  • 1 0
 Did anybody else notice that Sam doesn't have any water on the bike or with him at anytime?! Does someone know how pros hydrate during the races or are they all born camels??!
  • 1 0
 Enduro Wet Series bro! you don't need to bring water.

jokes apart, you could spot the shape of two water bottles in the lower back in most of the racing. And in round 5 (Millau/France) he is wearing a backpack, back protection was mandatory in that stop tho
  • 1 0
 Yeah, he rides with two bottles on his lower back
  • 4 0
 No other words to say.... Sam Hill is a Legend !!!!!
  • 3 0
 Hard work and passion pays off kids - You can do ANYTHING you set your mind to. Congrats Mr. Hill, well deserved.
  • 4 0
 Form is temporary, skill and class is permanent. Simply a LEGEND!!
  • 5 0
 Sam is the GOAT !
  • 5 3
 It's sorta ridiculous that Monster seems to require him to carry a can of that dishwater at all possible occasions
  • 4 2
 Is it ridiculous? ...Or is it sponsorship?
  • 1 1
 Ridiculous indeed
  • 2 0
 Observe no fancy skids or kick outs, no wasted energy. Just pure focus. Sam is legend!
  • 2 0
 So the iago/kelly micro scrubs arent making them faster? Youd think forcing style with less than a 1/2second in the air would be a winner right?
  • 2 0
 Sam is the only reason I have taken interest in enduring. Be makes enduring rad!
  • 2 0
 Nigel Page delivering the goods! that's wicked and surely no easy feat. Well done!
  • 3 1
 3:17 dat ass!
congrats Sam Hill!
  • 2 1
 Haha! same thing I was gonna say!...love the booty!
  • 2 0
 There is only one Sam Hill ! nuff said........
  • 2 0
 Yeah CRC take all my money!
  • 2 0
 Sam - Master of The Hill ! Well done !
  • 1 0
 i gots 2 things to say: Hill is cool as a cat, total boss and.....
Badonk ADONK, yeah baby!!
  • 2 0
 This has made me happy! Sam you're an inspiration
  • 2 0
 All Business!
  • 1 0
 Is that bar ends making a comeback also work as handgaurds
  • 1 0
 www.pinkbike.com/news/avs-racing-handguards-review-2017.html
  • 1 0
 So far paaaast GOAT , fucking Hils a Spirit Animal.
  • 2 0
 Well done lad well done.
  • 2 0
 So consistent
  • 1 0
 great vid, a true legend of the sport. but what the hell is "Tazmania"??
  • 1 0
 Hall of fame!
  • 2 1
 ...
  • 2 1
 Wise words.
  • 2 1
 @robbienroll: ...
  • 1 0
 FPWM!
  • 1 0
 Sam Hill ftw
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