Video: Former World Cup Racer Still Has Extraordinary Adventures on Two Wheels
Manuel Gruber quit racing DH World Cup two years ago, but he did not quit riding mountain bikes. In the third episode of "Grubes gonna Groove" you can join "Mani" in the Austrian Alps, close to his hometown. He explores the mountains in some common and some extraordinary ways.
Time to give the front wheel a rest
Taking a deep breath of Austrian wilderness
On his ride through the Styrian Mountains Mani Gruber discovers an Alpine Salamander.
That's why the golden hour is called the golden hour.
Soaking the last light of the day.
Spending the night on the edge of a cliff.
You can find the first two episodes of "Grubes gonna Groove" here:
Episode 1:
Episode 2:
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7 Comments
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MatthewCarpenter
(Sep 20, 2018 at 3:12)
Mountainbiking. Keeping it real. Super smooth riding. Really excites that adventurous inner soul, damn I wanna go out there and explore the wilderness right now.
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matzx
(Sep 20, 2018 at 5:47)
MAN! that intro is best 3D perspective in 2D video what i saw in a while! Also nice hippie vibe from it, also that wakeboarging, i have better idea, i will bring just old car rim and 100m of rope, park van near pond, change 1 Wheel to this reel with rope and Wake session can start! 
thanks for tip!
thanks for tip!- 3 0
bunjiman82
(Sep 20, 2018 at 7:55)
Absolutely incredible... although I think personally I'd rather stay conscious that close to a cliff top edge!
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RayDolor
(Sep 20, 2018 at 9:10)
Free-spirited, very nice. Scene of him fling down the trail, jacket flapping in the wind off his backpack, was the best.
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fpmd
(Sep 20, 2018 at 20:48)
His videos are great and really makes you wanna ride and explore the mountains. Everyone who skipped this is missing out.
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harrybel
(Sep 20, 2018 at 3:15)
Excellent! Love the improvised wakeboarding!
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