Video: Amaury Pierron At Home in Brioud, France in 'Between the Races'
Amaury Pierron is here to stay. The 2018 UCI DH World Cup champion has his sights set on the top spot and we’re along for the ride. We go behind the scenes with Amaury in his hometown in Brioud, France in between the first two stops of the World Cup in the first episode of ‘Between the Races.’
Exploding out of nowhere last season to be crowned champion after dominant performances throughout the year, the young Frenchman chalked up 3 back-to-back wins in 2018; an unbelievable feat for such a competitive sport. The overall win was a dream come true for the young athlete, who was working as a bike mechanic in his local bike shop a little over 2 years ago.
“I want to win again to prove that, you know, it was not a fluke”- The French native is confident in his skills and willing to put in the time and effort to prove his worth.
Pierron taking the WC overall last season. Will 2019 be as strong?
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23 Comments
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Tmc98
(May 10, 2019 at 13:36)
That was a pleasant video, nice way to start the weekend!
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Fribour
(May 10, 2019 at 15:26)
Nice to see a chill video from monster, go Momo !
Also we need an mx showdown between the WC DH riders
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mtbmaniatv
FL (May 10, 2019 at 13:48)
"And we ride bikes!" In epic agreement here.
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cikudh
(May 10, 2019 at 14:14)
The Frenchies.. I can watch the young Frenchies explain things in english for hours... Just like Loic and Loris
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DirtbagMatt
(May 11, 2019 at 9:23)
Totally! There is something very fun, cool, and relaxing about listening to them.
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metong
(May 10, 2019 at 14:41)
Met him and he's a nice guy, humble. He Reminds me of Steve smith.
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bretttippie
(May 10, 2019 at 20:53)
Yep, always friendly and cool every time I've met him too.
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loopie
(May 10, 2019 at 21:25)
....and seemed very evident in the vid...A legit nice Dude.
Speaking of Stevie...ever since that day...I get real nervous when I see clips of our favourite WCDH'ers ride Moto's
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str8rider
(May 11, 2019 at 8:41)
@bretttippie: second that, Amaury is awesome on and off the bike!
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Theguyfromthealps
(May 12, 2019 at 1:36)
Yes, totally, it's the humbleness and the appreciation for what he's got.
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UnlceB
(May 10, 2019 at 16:00)
Amaury is the man!!! He makes you want to ride bikes !
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neimbc
(May 10, 2019 at 13:45)
An awful lot of prep goes into less than 4 minutes of showtime. Amaury, all the best! Give them hell this year!
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DuelingBanjos
(May 11, 2019 at 0:31)
Amaury = young Jerry Seinfeld
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drbelleville
(May 10, 2019 at 14:23)
What a great Video! Awesome!
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GNCC063
(May 10, 2019 at 22:46)
Hey Pinkbike, It's BRIOUDE.
- 7 0
Franzzz
(May 11, 2019 at 2:23)
Yes, I noticed that as well, but you know, the Hamairikeuns are like that ;-)
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Cocorico
(May 12, 2019 at 4:23)
@Franzzz: mega lol
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robito
(May 11, 2019 at 8:35)
Yeah kid. Can't argue with that attitude. Seems to have a great perspective on life. He's one of the few frenchies I like. Speaking of the French. Where's Bizet?
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melodymaker
FL (May 11, 2019 at 0:18)
Love the attitude. Balance! Fun and bikes but training hard and shredding fast. Right on Amaury
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Uncled
(May 11, 2019 at 9:38)
great attitude, nice dude.
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tobiusmaximum
(May 11, 2019 at 11:46)
name me one fast french rider that isn't fast..
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ibishreddin
(May 11, 2019 at 11:09)
The way this dude blows up a berm is... different. Pure power
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frenchfriedfun
FL (May 11, 2019 at 15:10)
Wyn was spot on with the "Jean Girard/Talladega nights" snap.
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