65 Mph Through Burnt Land // Raw Run

Mike Mayhew, and Kieran Connolly skate at speeds up to 65 mph down this insanely beautiful, burnt, and eerie mountain road. Somewhere in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
We filmed this in the summer of 2018, a few months after an aggressive fire torched most of the area. While some green returned, you can still see the burnt trees, and destroyed land all around it. Now, the area is in a lot better condition. But, sadly for us skaters, the entire road has been repaved, leaving us unable to "comfortably" skate it. So enjoy this raw run when this road was in its prime, and as the boys go really really fast.
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Riders: Mike Mayhew, Kieran Connolly
Filmer: Spud
Location: The Sierra Nevada Mountains
Instagram: @linkedmedia, @kierancornlily, @slayhew_yc, @spud4k
This run is from our original video of this special "day in space," linked here.
• A Day in Space
#linkedmedia #downhillskateboarding #rawrun #sierranevadas #65mph

[@AlexXanderMarketing]

I’m not sure what’s more impressive here - the skill of these dh skaters, or how fast that cameraman can run!

[@spud4k]

We actually just strapped a GoPro to a cheetah and let him do his thing

[@geiseebag8754]

@@spud4k lmao

[@kenyabounce8608]

Linked Media should’ve tied meat to them make more exlirating. Just so they can actually gain speed more easier

[@lenoyjonessr8290]

Its a car

[@kenyabounce8608]

Lenoy Jones really tho

[@wtk_gaming2330]

That trust level for someone to touch me in the middle of this gonna have to be 1000000%

[@qvz457]

Ummm ok...

[@rayaqin]

@@qvz457 the red shirt guy grabbed the other guy mid-run , I assume to synch, thats what he was referring to

[@dark12ain]

Exactly man

[@RussellD11]

if you board, Its the common thing to do lol

[@zhen6709]

Ur mOther

[@garystarkey6255]

I'm 34 and I've been skateboarding since I was about 12 and i can tell you those downhill guys are on a whole other level I've always thought those guys are crazy but mad respect!

[@leso8471]

as a DH skateboarder I can tell you this may look crazy but there is a huge amount of work beside that. These guys train like hell and know every single turns of the roads they skate. Their trucks and board are expensive as hell and are super precised, stable (and turny at a time) and allow you to be very confidend at high speed. Brave but not crazy ^^ In my team rider there are some guys who used to be street skater like you. And they learnt DH skating very very quick like in a year they were able to reach 70-80kph. Give it a shot ;)

[@tornadojohnson8305]

i bombed a hill once that shit is scary and it was the hill i live on there are a couple of skaters that go to my local and they longboard and they bombed my hill no problem and said it was a baby hill compared to what they bomb

[@RallycrossGT]

downhill is life!! you don't get that level of adrenaline anywhere else

[@Vincent.wemdinger]

But they are always lying about their speed, they say 65 mph that means it was actually 65 kph.

[@grayxjesus]

Damn your old

[@landonbesherse]

The juxtaposition of regular vs goofy foot is amazing. These two skaters deserve the utmost respect they are both world class.

[@tronarat]

I thought hitting twisties on a motorcycle was as beautiful as it gets but seeing this is breathtakingly awesome ,the serenity and brotherhood between the 2 of them the connection to the pavement absolutely therapeutic to watch and I could only imagine how it must feel and smell doing it on real life ,much respect to all who do this .

[@isaacmalik3714]

cringe

[@nothing_happening_here]

Sweepers galore! That is a dream run. The intimacy and trust between the two riders, is something very few people will ever experience, while flying down a mountain side at 65 mph. Thanks!

[@elijahniskala2982]

oh to bump draft again

[@brawlingbrandon]

Intimacy??? Lol

[@brawlingbrandon]

@DB Cooper's MoneyBags nope, think i got it. The dudes were banging right before they went out and bombed the hill. #FreeLove

[@nothing_happening_here]

@@brawlingbrandon "close familiarity or friendship".

[@lieutenantdan2217]

@DB Cooper's MoneyBags you don't like to build a little trust with the homie before a hill bomb?

[@robertgoodwin4730]

My adrenaline spiked while watching. I am 56 and back into skating parks before the lockdown but the other day I bombed a hill at the end of our street. I had planned it and brought my skate wrench but forgot to tighten my trucks. I got going pretty fast and uh oh some wobbles. Scared the shit out of me. I’ve left a lot of dna on hills I’ve stacked on in the past but this time I remembered a downhill video I watched on KZbin and the guy said 70% of weight on the front foot and lean forward. I held my front foot as steady tight as I could and didn’t stack! Bombing hills is a RUSH! Thanks for the awesome video!

[@gbwild323]

Robert, if you haven't yet, buy slide gloves and learn how to slide, you will never be scared of hills again. Super awesome you are 56 hitting hills. I'm 36 still bombing hills of asphalt and snow. Hope to still be doing it at 56!

[@songswithcam669]

I liked the part where they went really fast down the hill

[@HaydenDavidson6]

Hehehe the funniest comment here.

[@songswithcam669]

Hayden Davidson heh heh thank you! i do my best

[@bitchlasagna8232]

And that part when they turned

[@spammebabe]

Well spotted!

[@NJFPV]

I must have missed that part. Must have been quick.

[@ChimesRyan]

I love the way these two riders use their arms to control air flow around their bodies. The views were spectacular and their riding was masterful.

[@canigetachannel]

Done that run, coffin board style. Grew up near there. That run is absolute bliss! Nice job boyz! Thanks! 🤙✌

[@canigetachannel]

@Commander Mc Bragg The Sierra range stretches from so-cal to nor-cal along the west side of the California central valley, but the best high-speed run is on hwy 20, just north of immigrant gap, about 5 miles off of hwy 80. Speeds of 70+ and clean new asphalt too !!!

[@kieranconnolly9966]

It’s chip- sealed now

[@canigetachannel]

@@kieranconnolly9966 Seriously wow! 😲 Sometimes chip seal is a little sticky on a hot day, so it can get a little difficult to drift, but smoothAF, right 😃 I'm in Washington though, state that is, heh😆 Olympic Peninsula !

[@ipad9844]

1:27 DAYUM almost slipped up

[@forzajuve4935]

bruv he almost died xD

[@ipad9844]

Mathias Nørlem IKR

[@DanKop2]

Nah not even close

[@noahjohnson9477]

@@DanKop2 How so? You clearly have more experience than I, but when I imagine a "minor" slip like that at speeds like THOSE, I can't imagine it not being a close call. But I'd love to hear the reality of it from someone closer to the skill level of these men.

[@DanKop2]

Noah Johnson It wasn’t a speed wobble but a correction. If it had gone from one side to the other I’d agree but it was still well within his risk zone.

[@teamfish3066]

finally something good enough to replace pornhub premium.

[@tjaartdewet5252]

Thats pretty sad 🤔

[@onetimeeeeeeee]

Tjaart De Wet Ooo got em!

[@DemolitionLovers905]

@@tjaartdewet5252 woooooosh

[@Voip3D]

r/wooosh

[@jdewitt-pn9kr]

Idk about replace

[@Anonymous-jm3mg]

You guys that do this stuff are fucking warriors. I'm 50 years old, love watching all of you and envy the no fear factor you carry on with your lives. Thank you for your videos, please be careful, live long, be respectful of others on the road with you. I'm hated wherever I go because I won't go along with the program. Conform to nonconformity!!! Live long and be free. Thanks! My daughter and I used to watch this together. She was murdered in 2016 by a relative. I've been homeless ever since and remember my 15 year old kid everytime I watch these. I sleep on a sidewalk outside a salvation army, every day and night for the last 3 and a half years, no matter what the weather. Got a smartphone though and that's how I watch videos. I'm the proudest dad ever.

[@cforestmills]

Keep your head up, friend.

[@swanscream5152]

hope yr doing ok these days, man

[@chipperxavier1510]

That run was a thing of beauty. They looked like birds, flying and soaring on the wind. Amazing.

[@in_10z]

Props to these guys, the camera man, and whoever makes bearings that can handle 50-60 mph for 7 minutes!! Incredible vid.

[@screaminfreeman3]

I’m a new sub and 68 years old as of tomorrow, when I watch these videos I have a constant smile through out the whole video, just amazes me going that fast on a board with no brakes. Kudos on the video and the guy taking it. Stay safe 😂

[@GodfreyMasters]

Holy fuc$, that gave me chills down my spine. That was insane, mad respect to those guys.

[@lancelove9700]

How about wearing a freefall skydiving suit while you do this and then seperating from the board? Couldn't you technically reach high enough speeds to take off?

[@back_up_mike]

I'm pretty confident you couldnt. It should take 100mph+ to even glide for a few feet since youd pretty much slow down the second you leave the board

[@BChan1991]

@@back_up_mike but then the suit catches air and creates lift. How much is another story but I think they would at least glide a few meters

[@back_up_mike]

@@BChan1991 I think we're both not taking into account the drag of the suit as the board reaches whatever speed necessary. At what point would the lift created just pull him off the board? I can only see this working if he rides off a cliff or big ramp, but at that point is is just base jumping with extra steps

[@nickb2461]

lets create a road, off a cliff to try it out

[@back_up_mike]

@@nickb2461 you do that and Ill sew together the suit!

[@godukekelsey6896]

never before could one pebble hold so much power

[@glyphs3]

Excellent bit of riding gentlemen. Had my full attention from beginning to end. Major props!!

[@pyr0t1ca]

89! I know that road :) You guys should come down to Bishop, crazy roads to ride - 168, pine creek, rock creek, big pine creek

[@henryhorker]

I truly can't comprehend this stuff. I grew up skateboarding. I love skateboarding. But this on a whoooole other OTHER level. These guys are insane!!!

[@CarsonMosser]

3:56 that was dope how you pulled him back to speed

[@aradhyagaur9691]

Yup

[@RideHaste]

OMG you lot have some talent. The pressure you're pushing, those little adjustments, slingshots, and vision for road surface, I'm in awe. How much reconnaissance goes down before the run? You know, surface, traffic, pockets of gusting wind, best lines? I'm getting older now. Still like to jump canny gaps on a bike and keep it under 30mph on a board. My last two wipeouts took ages to recover from and my older kid begs me to stay safe when I head out for a session, bless her. So yeah, you guys are my heroes I can live vicariously thru. Dope skills guys.

[@RideHaste]

@TEXT_LinkedMedia lol that's awesome but I don't know what telegram is 😅 also, what's the prize? A two year delay for the draw....? Mmmmm, maybe you got hacked 🤔 I see my old comment, lol, I'd just broken my shoulder. I'm better now, the kids never worry cos daddy can drift like a bad boi lol 😆

[@bikerbrandon1]

These guys have alot of skill and great teamwork

[@Franciscobocanegraww]

That was dreamy.

[@RallycrossGT]

I need to find roads like this here in Japan to get the dust off my rollerskates. this video is inspiring AF. keep it up, guys!!!

[@BChan1991]

Crazy how aero works. Soon as dude tucked in behind the leader he sped up

[@jasonmoor8053]

Don Hate Fr, it’s cool actually being able to see the difference in speed depending on how much they open up.

[@joehutt8031]

NASCAR , slingshot

[@Eule153]

I love drafts

[@Loki-sk7bi]

Slip streaming

[@shannonmcvey8669]

DAAAAAAAAAMMMMMMMM!! That run was fraking GORGEOUS!

[@zuzannawisniewska4464]

This is the next level of driving, these guys are crazy...to be honest, I would like to drive like them, perfectionism is the art of driving mastered to the maximum...

[@Bookiemouncher]

My anxiety said 📈 they should really wear full riding gear

[@detroitrockcity3389]

Alex alacarneasadarodriquezlopeztostadaguacamole said ur anxiety dont mean shit stop the presses

[@RallycrossGT]

agreed haha

[@sketchybackroundkid]

riding gear would restrict their movement and make them more likely to make a mistake, hence why most down hill skaters dont wear much, those gloves are their stabilization thats all they'll use, on occasion knee pads

[@Poppasgottabrandnewbagofcrack]

Proceeds to wrap whole body in ducktape

[@camosdaddy]

I thought he was gonna eat it with that wobble. Eeeeeww that would be nasty

[@NeilSurry]

The corner at 04:50 going that speed was insane! Awesome video!

[@rawfeekee657]

I like how hey they managed to stay on the right side since they would be blind for a few seconds

[@Russell_and_Rosko]

Really incredible footage and great riding. I miss going fast on my skateboard. Downhill was my love for a long time. These guys are flying…

[@NickChase]

Amazing, pure adrenaline, But dangerous at the same time. My friend was doing the same thing and one day he fail, he hit with the front part of his head at the stone, he died immediately after. Despite he had premium gear, and pretty expensive helmet, he broke his neck and his brain was damaged pretty bad because of the force of impact. Just saying, be careful, it's hard to watch his family afterwards. He was young guy, he had 1 year old daughter. If you think about it she will never have father unfortunately.

[@tristankoen2214]

Jesuuuusss I was here to watch some guys speeding down a hill now I feel depressed af

[@D5quared91]

Totally worth it brew, shredding the gnar who cares if you die at 25 and leave your kids with no dad GOTTA SHRED THAT GNAR BREW!!!

[@thomasgill223]

I was actually wondering, if he hit a stone and then the deck, he would most likely die, wouldn't he? I guess you answered my question. Very sad.

[@lenamilemosoboki3176]

I know you are lying

[@livefree316]

@@tristankoen2214 every breath is a gift from God man make sure you give your hearts to Jesus Christ the breath give her to have your soul saved in Jesus name is the way of everlasting life

[@protectorbobby]

This is up there with what we have in the U.K. which is The Isle of Man TT racing Absolutely amazing guys🥇needs at least to be a recognised sport

[@eliasda0ne116]

Shout out to the camera man💪🏿Real mvp💯💯

[@kun4mibl4st55]

Total respect no doubt... But think safe and gear up dudes!!! Totally surreal vid!!!

[@sirdrinksalot8380]

I would die within the first 10 seconds.

[@tornadojohnson8305]

i could last a minute if i push once

[@myms9681]

same

[@saira9632]

U should

[@davidsawyer1599]

I may have replied earlier. No matter. A side from the top notch skills of all involved. Really, words could not do it justice. My point? Raw sound is so superior to some stinking music added later. The thunder of the air around the mic puts the viewer right there. If the point is to catch the moment in all its glory. The raw sound does it. My hat is off to all.

[@monkeh4225]

The cameraman tho

[@lieutenantdan2217]

@Luca Jaramillo you can hear their wheels, but not a motor.

[@FrankieIpp]

@@lieutenantdan2217 Electric car? Or good mic? It's too stable to be a person, 0 chance it's a skateboarder.

[@lieutenantdan2217]

@@FrankieIpp It could be an electric car, I didn't think about that lol...

[@lieutenantdan2217]

@Luca Jaramillo I figured the camera man probably had a go pro on his head and was on a bike or a board. I could be wrong, but you can definitely hear their wheels.

[@lieutenantdan2217]

@Luca Jaramillo You're right it's a car. He starts on the side of the road in the dirt.

[@7gpanda744]

Always loved your video guys.... even I have a hard day keeps me calm watching it. Thanks But I love the most are those like early in the morning or late..... not so much sunlight and shadows... good for the eyes.... the greens are vivid.

[@Ostseeinsel_Huso]

5:56 wooow that was close

[@andy56730]

One of my all time favourite things to watch and not do so graceful and gnarly at the same time

[@cryptoisthefuture5351]

This is insane, so good to watch

[@FormulatedButterCoping]

Just like every type of skating, you can tell downhill takes a lot of practice, experience, and commitment.

[@erinrobson]

They must scout the road well; Arizona potholes could ruin a day...

[@MrPawPaw]

Wow that leaves you speechless. It looks so awesome, scary, insane, and fun all at once. I could never have done that, would never try but I get it for those that do. Be safe.

[@dvwatts]

No rocks or potholes or speed wobbles from those seams?! I can’t imagine that fast for that long!

[@GenXMetal_Head]

dvwatts I am sure they do a few test runs and spot checks. These riders know this run real well. You can tell. The trained on it.

[@xtscarfacem8255]

Some of the greatest footage on KZbin!

[@francismorganstern6455]

I watch these videos all the time why can't they put speedometer on the screen

[@hotdogy12345]

Because it's RAW bro!!!!

[@TheScottGillies]

Literally was thinking that same thing tonight!

[@nathanmutchler2490]

@@hotdogy12345 this is my favorite comment

[@CharlesM84]

Living dangerously i absolutely am loving it💪

[@stomiacgaming896]

they did this knowing that they could die...we appreciate you

[@IAMREIKI]

Amen

[@jinx6493]

Lol ‘Oww’ at the end 😂 great skills guys, amazing run 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👍

[@reddrip1550]

3 mouths since the video uploaded. I hope they're still alive.

[@spud4k]

lol this was filmed 2 1/2 years ago and we still sending. peep our new videos :)

[@adrenalinejunkie43]

@@spud4k 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@brandynbetton4827]

Those guys are insane. I can’t believe how good they are. That ride looked like a walk in the park for them

[@MADARA200]

The scariest parts are when it looks like your boards are gonna collide

[@azuri7848]

Nope the scariest part is your profile pic

[@richardcummings7079]

In my younger days of riding skateboards, maybe yes. Now at 70 years old, there's no way in hell I would even think of getting on a skateboard. I'll leave this to the younger generations and brave at heart. Good luck and just know this. If you fall it's gonna hurt like Hell.

[@HorseRadish138]

Absolutely fantastic: being a total nerd i have to ask, how hot are the bearings at the end of the run?

[@HorseRadish138]

Jay Anthony Very/bloody/extremely/unbelievably/af/AF?

[@grimsadventures-bikesnpetr7913]

The Bearings are warm, the wheels at 88 compound hot, but not hot that will burn your hand,exagerating hot hot is nonsense

[@DivineAV]

Awesome

[@lucasmancini2]

Well at that speed ceramic bearings are recomendet because steel bearings start to deform because they get that hot. Of course once you stop they cool down quickly but while riding they can get extremely hot. I got a big burn on my finger because i touched the bearing after a fast run. I had bubbles on my finger and i touched it just for a split second

[@thatoneguymccool1469]

For me, they get up to 200 or so degrees, maybe more, after an hour long ride, but I ussally don’t go over 30mph, so I’d imagine there’s being near 400/500

[@PowderedToastMaaaan]

The nervousness level I get from this is equivalent to the dudes you see doing backflips/hanging on the edge of skyscrapers with no parachute.

[@sheipederua7967]

Isso me dá uma paz incrível ❤️🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@joshnelson3803]

Watching this makes me feel like i'm flying. Best therapy ever.

[@arianawastaken9295]

Today I was long boarding down hill in my back roads and fell and skid like 10 feet 😭😭 How do they do this what I’m in Spain without the s🤧😂

[@iorihachimi4334]

Hope you made longer minutes run, soooo nice to watch very impressive, especially those speed with beautiful scenery, like a therapy! Stay safe! 💪

[@TheArozconpollo]

I'm not sure how you can maintain leading leg quad crouch for 7 minutes.

[@lukem3720]

fr it’s crazy the amount of leg strength board sports take. I remember the first time I tried wakesurfing I got the hang of it really quick but my legs gave out after 5 minutes just from holding the edge in the wake

[@j3ff3ry18]

that's why the guy screams ," OWww!" at very end; that front leg feels like pins&needles after maintaining tuck for this long a run.

[@DeepOwl1073]

100% trust in your buddy. Cool video, mad skills, huge balls!

[@Foxtrot1967]

Thanks Guys for putting your life on the line for my viewing pleasure

[@stonedlove7348]

Trust me they loved every second of it

[@Oldcrazy82]

I can still remember those summer days, When I use to take the old skateboard down the slope of the driveway. Wow the thrill.

[@WahabHazza]

But an iron shape like this (^) in front of the microphone to clear up the sounds 👍 Try it It really works

[@izmailaushev5669]

i can watch these videos all day long

[@jacobherrera4616]

I remember skating home from school with a friend and a couple times when we were close together our foot would clip part of the others wheel, then they'd go flying. I know in the vid they're not pushing but man does it stress me out seeing how close they get xD

[@teshengliao7110]

wow the views are beautiful, like straight out of a movie

[@phyose4793]

This would be a great men's underwear commercial

[@nopawsclark4064]

Cool strait run!!! gent's potentially fortuitous mission accomplished.

[@UenoLocker54]

They could got even faster with more aero clothes. Pretty cool stuff.

[@nils-hakanstensprange8832]

That was a hell of a ride... And nice weather too...

[@chrisgoodwin351]

I thought I could do this once I hit about 20 got the speed wobbles and slid 20 feet on my belly.......never again...

[@jasonlee-os1qi]

Towards Reno? Niiiiiiiiiice Kieran!

[@aquaexnar3093]

i've been watching these videos on and off for a few weeks now whilst learning to ride goofy, and im starting to put together the weighting and habits needed to bomb these hills. looking to learn powersliding soon, it's a big goal to reach this level of awesome!

[@dylananderson4895]

Hits pebble

[@marclervid1990]

The most beautiful thing I ever seen!

[@ThePaully1976]

Epic run boyz!!! Love this channel

[@EvilSpeculator]

Insane run - I envy you guys.

[@tappedout300xc]

Surprised this doesn't have more views. That was some seriously bad ass footage. Riding on the razors edge.

[@williambutler7312]

#respect to the gravity game . . . wow this footage is epic

[@dona5198]

Fantastic video lads, Keep on Rolling 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹👍👍

[@PAINAMI000]

THIS IS PERFECT!!! CONGRATULATIONS......

[@elimaki4833]

The wind sucks. But you're awesome 👌

[@user-ox6io3qp7kimher2]

Creativity ingenuity, heroic art

[@GRANDMAFLURV]

I guess the cameraman with the car.... There's still big question in my head ,,,,,but impressive,,,, love it

[@whiskeyvictor5703]

You lads have cojones of solid titanium! I salute you! 🤘

[@philipstevenson5166]

it's nice that someone finally found a good use for roads

[@anxieu]

Beautiful. just beautiful.

[@chrisvdsvuurwerkjunky1971]

These Guys are anwsome,great skills,but that Guy on you tube that go down Hill in medelin Colombia !!wowe all that trafic!!!so Nice to see this

[@roupenohanian5652]

it's so relaxing watching this video

[@KennethColeman426]

That was bloody exciting. I was scared poopless just watching those humans careening down hill, like 2 bats outta hell. Wow! I'm glad they didn't fail( : )

[@gRosh08]

Super Job! Thanks for the ride!

[@TheDancingJack]

That was a work of art. Sublime.

[@ugc1784]

Incredible skills, practice & confidence. A full protective gear is advisable before stretching your luck too far. You never know.

[@PreludeSon]

All you need is a little music and there you have it...an awesome commercial without any special affect....wow!!!