65 MPH through the desert

The descent from Whitney Portal.
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[@peaceonearthgoodwilltowardsmen]

it's weird how doing 65 in a car is like nothing, boring day to day commute, but 65 on a bike is heavenly

[@user-oy1cg3mr2x]

The sensations from a fast ride on a bike are on the different level

[@peepocozy8594]

he looks really tired for riding downhill the whole way

[@wertacus]

30 on a bicycle is terrifying, lol. I'll leave this to the professional.

[@reece005]

Until a bug goes into your eye 😅

[@reece005]

Same lol 😅

[@DiamondAnimates]

Props to the cameraman running fast enough to catch up with him

[@diligentsun1154]

didnt even shake the camera! REMARKABLE!

[@69Deez_Nutz69]

Virgin Flash: I'm Barry Allen and I'm the fastest man alive. Chad Cameraman: More like fastest in bed, ya dork.

[@SsTR-th2wv]

Following him on a unicycle

[@sgxttt]

🤓

[@domesticrifles4068]

@@sgxttt that ur identity

[@OneSmellyTaco]

Recovering from my 3rd knee surgery in the past year. Ill never ride like that again due to some unforseen circumstances throughout this process that has left me pretty disabled. Your video brought me back to the time I did a palm springs 100mile ride that took us deep in the desert. Wasn't too hilly, but def had a calmness to the ride. There was a point where my buddy and I were deep into the zone. He would lead, then I would. We stretched like that for miles. No talking, no gestures, no nothing. Just the road and our grit. Thank you for sharing such an amazing ride. I miss my bike. I miss my life prior to my injuries. I miss it all. Don't take your health and body for granted.

[@Relentlessince1991]

Recover and have a good one man…. Hope You can ride soon keep grinding

[@pojiloybivis9421]

How it was happen?

[@brydonspencer2947]

Sorry to hear brutha I don’t want to take mines for granted thanks for the wisdom 🤙🏾

[@onespeedlite]

When I was younger, I used to ride down hill a mountain with a group of cyclists at 60+ mph. We also ran through stop signs and traffic lights and got screamed at by drivers. Looking back, I am grateful that I didn't end up dead or paralyzed for my recklessness. For those who are inspired to do the same thing after watching this video, I say don't even try unless you are an experienced rider and know the road really well. Your cool looking helmet is not going to save you from a nasty spill at 65mph or a head on collison with an unexpected vehicle coming at you around the corner. There's a reason you don't see many old dare devils.

[@saikiranboddu812]

You'll recover soon man, I pray that you go on such rides again!

[@d4ug]

Doing those big turns at 60mph is insane. For me it's scary to turn at like 25.

[@KarnageGaming]

on slick tires that was a crazy feet of skill. his got alot of experience on slick tires to know where the sweet spot is

[@DrStench13]

I think the speed indiactor in the video is quite inaccurate though

[@wojciechpolok5441]

The combination of time of day, weather, landscape, music, camerawork and video processing makes this a bloody piece of art. What a way to start the day too.

[@raymondo162]

music? MU F IN SIC ? dat ain't music ffs

[@FamilyFunTime69]

@@raymondo162 Ok Boomer....

[@stargarnet9139]

i was just sitting here watching this and thinking the same

[@mantisj6760]

It’s not bloody though.

[@b1zzarecont4ct]

Mornings are terrible

[@pauliewalnuts2527]

Give this man a speeding ticket and a medal.

[@carnyzack]

In the opposite order and lose the ticket!

[@k.b5033]

in the "tour de france" 100km/h downhill is basic

[@willtuanaki1854]

The speeding ticket is definitely the medal

[@liltakifuego3993]

and a bread or something to eat

[@CarpeDiem13x]

Do that in a peloton at 110km/h and he gets the medal @ the alps, he gets a medal and respect. 100km downhill alone with such a wide rode, well, any average road cyclist with experience going down will nail it.

[@HiAdrian]

The sheer scale of this valley blows me away, the sense of depth and parallax. North America is blessed with some of the greatest landscapes in the world.

[@Kurosaka]

Fax

[@elmaschimba963]

I have to disagree there’s pretty landscapes in US, Mexico and specially Canada but the one in this video is just unimpressive. It’s like the most common landscape in North America.

[@AANTHHONYY]

We truly are

[@AANTHHONYY]

@@elmaschimba963 no tolerance for disrespect to the west 😊

[@tylermoore-zp5iu]

really? it looked ugly as hell. Most of the US is boring flat farm land. British columbia in Canada is amazing tho

[@benblessing]

It took me 3 1/2 hours to climb that hill during the Badwater 135. Seeing him do it in reverse that fast is incredible. For those that don't know, it's 13 miles with a vertical mile of different between the bottom and the top of that road.

[@crazymonkee608]

badwater 135 mentioned. they dont know you son

[@benblessing]

@@crazymonkee608 you do though Crazy Monkey 608 ;-)

[@ucdescents]

Watching this is like I'm dreaming. The sights, the sounds, the speed...total bliss

[@KNURKonesur]

Forgot to mention ignoring all the speed limits :P

[@Hour882Die]

I was watching the 1986 Tour de France another day and back then they were doing 60 mph on the descents. Beautiful to watch the old classic bikes.

[@k2cycles551]

@@Hour882Die That would be scary on a steel frame with most likely 20mm tubular tyres ...terrifying

[@k2cycles551]

I have a Peugeot PX-10 ...that would be too fast lol

[@canyoneagle]

@@k2cycles551 pro quality steel frames with road racing geo were rock solid at speed. I took my bikes over 55 mph numerous times in the mid 80's and never felt sketchy. different story on frames not made for road racing. I have had my fair share of death wobble at 40-45 mph on frames not designed for that kind of riding.

[@alexcordero6672]

I remember the first time I went 55 on my bike. My only thought was, "if I wipe out, it's not going to matter so just enjoy it and relax." Needless to say, I was scared to even tap the brake. Beautiful video.

[@eefmeca]

Brake*

[@alexcordero6672]

@@eefmeca lol, thanks!

[@TUFRIDEGPGT]

Exactly...Fastest I've gone in my area is about 47mph give or take. But the hill I can get these speeds on is only about 30 seconds long of a ride at that speed. But yes, it's an extremely steep hill. Granger Road Hill in Cleveland, Ohio.

[@geethikkonitineni4769]

@@eefmeca huh?

[@leartbytyci5057]

today i went head to head with a moped on the main road with a friend and thinking about when we passed the guy still makes me happy, its the fastest ive ever gone on a bicycle and im proud of going 80 km/h

[@thydevdom]

The amount of trust he has in his equipment going down that hill and around those corners.

[@bunkerdoweisenberg3626]

safa is so crazy, using this tires so thin, even sand can do he fly away!

[@DJWolves97]

@@bunkerdoweisenberg3626 Tire width isn’t the only thing that affects the tire performance

[@bunkerdoweisenberg3626]

@@DJWolves97 yes I know I expressed myself badly I was referring to the slip he made because this tire is really thin

[@johngaller278]

​@@bunkerdoweisenberg3626 those tires are fat. They look to be at least 32mm

[@josephdanner773]

​@@johngaller278he said 30s at the beginning

[@lattiure]

kudos to that cyclist (3:20) who rode a long way to the top This has to be one of my all time favourites. The setting, the speed, the music. just perfect .

[@drill_fiend1097]

There's something that feels special about reaching that speed on a bicycle. Even when you ride a motorcycle, it doesn't feel the same...

[@danimayb]

60mph on a motorcycle just feels normal (if it's not your first time of course, But it will still become normal), You are on a powerful machine built with road comfort and control.. Plus you have a helmet/visor on so don't feel the elements lol. A bicycle is a much more fragile manual machine, At any high speed, Let alone 60, You are gonna feel that fragility which will bring more self awareness, And probably more nervousness, And so that speed will be more apparent.

[@sirBumpyCase]

as a photographer, I have to say that the photography in this is jaw dropping and I don't know how you can do it.

[@cryptolikeaboss]

I wonder what camera he used and how he moutned it

[@willsketchesmusic]

This is literally one of the best cycling vids I have ever seen. Everything from the scenery, to the speed, to the music, it's perfection.

[@timehonored]

...to that strange moment when rider looks into the camera and everything looks either fake or a set! This was so good I'd buy a whole series of these vids to loop: like a 6 runs per video dvd (if dvds are even sold anymore). As a kid my dad would watch SyberVision before leaving the house to ski, and anyway, I'd do the same with this. Incredible!

[@anon7684]

I agree. Epic. I wish I could do it if I could guarantee my safety

[@kf160k160]

The road is amazing. No pot holes.

[@headwind3606]

SAFA - the only cyclist I know of that honestly has to be concerned about speed traps.

[@markifi]

anyone can get to 55. for his speeds you need warm weather, time trial clothes, and a good road

[@gefloigle]

@@markifi And a weight-to-power ratio (well, me, anyway).

[@markifi]

that wouldn't hurt either@@gefloigle great tyres too

[@eveleynce]

yeah technically bicycles have to follow the speed limit too so when they passed a 30 sign going 50 they could be pulled over if a cop saw them lol

[@matthewschofield9330]

Its incredible how fast modern racing bikes can be ridden ! I owned a Klein Adroit XTR back in the mid nineties and the fastest I ever rode it was 45 MPH .

[@HkFinn83]

Ppl descended at this speed or quicker in the 90’s

[@DianaMaharaniPutri]

Love the scenery, and that silky smooth road.

[@rhysmaybrey7739]

Nothing better than an early morning rid3 with the sun coming up.

[@spelllingg]

Best of the best, instantly one of my favorites man. Love the rolling fly-by start Love the soundtrack choice Love the colors Love that shot at 8:00, wallpaper quality Usually more into your training ride videos but this was ART, and I'm glad it exists.

[@SAFABrian]

Thank you.

[@alexcordero6672]

Do you know what the soundtrack choice is?

[@Dsandles47]

@@alexcordero6672 Joseph Beg - Theta to Delta Meditation (Short Version)

[@alexcordero6672]

@@Dsandles47 So wonderful... Try Max Corbacho if you like stuff like this.

[@Ivan-oh6ug]

Pure gold! This channel is therapy for me. The vibe, speed, scenery and production quality win me over every time. Also, the Eastern Sierra and desert region including Death Valley is one of my favourite places in the world - beautiful and otherworldly.

[@TeeyoDoubleDee]

I miss these days. My fastest descent was 67 mph and my fastest sprint was 43 mph. Good times! I loved this video!

[@vandvix561]

How were you so fast lol, I'm currently a beginner cyclist and unfortunately for me my fastest is 4kph haha, they say I'm a little too young to start cycling but it's just fun going on rides by myself

[@umershaikh7179]

@@vandvix561 uh what do u mean 4kph?... you can walk faster than 4

[@vandvix561]

@@umershaikh7179 iunno bro I was high asf when I was making this comment

[@WarHammerWH]

⁠@@vandvix561too young to start cycling yet you were high asf? Not judging, but use cycling as your drug instead. Good for the body and mind. Just look at this video!

[@i.h9914]

​​​@@vandvix561Bro 😂😂😂

[@claudeschweizer3932]

SAFA is like the long lost friend to me who you're never gonna meet, but always staying in contact with somehow from time to time, embodying all or alot of them wishes, dreams, passion which i'm striving for. love that whole style of urs and ur videos and the feels it's giving me. what you do is signature because you're just being you. THAT is the way.

[@georgekanyoni8029]

Heaven on Earth. Wonderful shots. Amazing ambient sounds. Perfect.

When i descent with my mtb bicycle, even 50 km/h feels fast for me. İ can't imagine how fast does it feel to go faster than 100 km/h. The wide view angle of the camera makes the sensation of speed slower than what you will feel if you were riding that fast. Also great camera work.

[@timeLimit76]

Watching a very fast ride gives me goosebumps all over my whole body. And I felt like I was on another planet because it was a landscape that I had never seen before.

[@wilsontorres1773]

Wow, that is what anyone would call a ride! I love the way the video was taken, it felt as we were in another planet.

[@gabeh7655]

Shot around 8:20 is unreal.

[@DPK12]

Bloody great camera work👌

[@username8171]

His speed with the backdrop mtns moving ever so slowly is surreal.

[@joojoobeebee]

I like how he takes a glance at it too

[@bencbikes]

Everything about this-music, photography, mood-captures what makes the Eastern Sierras so unique. This vast, stark, aired out, beautiful landscape. A loneliness that's almost meditative. And that's all on top of the descending which... well you know. Loved it, thank you.

[@tommynikon2283]

FANTASTIC POV/photography.....well done boys! It brought back memories....the spills, the chills, the speed; my fastest was 41....downhill, and I thought I was gonna die. Of all my pursuits/sports in life....bicycling is definitely the one that beat me up the most. The real Iron-man feat of strength in all this?: straddling the bike frame, crouched, nose on the handle-bars, ALL the way down.

[@onilovni1234]

For the love of this sport, to keep riding for longer, and because it's not worth the risk; thank you for letting us get a glimpse of the emotions you feel when going this fast for this long.

[@jonnythelegs2597]

Beautiful, everything just so smooth and serene, empty the mind and be water.

[@gonzalogutierrez970]

That landscape with the mountains in the background is absolutely beautiful

[@adityasingh2174]

Double cheeked up pedalling through the dessert oh lawd have mercy

[@PianistErikOsterberg]

One of the best videos on the internet. The music, colors. Pure Bliss❤️👏🏻

[@triggamusician]

The saddle color-matched with the tires has a really neat touch to it. I love it!

[@RVtwentynine]

Off white and light green scenery, gorgeous landscape… and what a descent, 100kph 👏 Amazing to see you focus while seeing your stomach’s heavy breathing! Congrats to the cameraman as well !

[@saaaleeeh]

Optical one of the Most beautiful videos ive ever seen

[@musobri]

Perfection, background music/sound design, location, videography. Love it!

[@kyleheron38]

Absolutely gnarly! At 60 mph, you lose any semblance of spokes, and the bike looks as if it’s simply suspended perfectly center of the tires. Beautiful stuff man, you’re a beast Safa!

[@Thirtyeight45]

The comeback of Lord of Descend.

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

That was brilliant. I love a good descent but that was taking things to another level Brian. Great camera work and loved the backing track too. Chapeau !

[@SamIAm-kz4hg]

Right around 8:00 is a f***ing epic view. The three elements: you, the road and shrubbery flying by, and the mountains just sitting there and not moving.

[@isalinasALT]

Eres el mejor Safa, eres mi inspiración. Espero un día rodar igual que tú. Salúdos desde la Ciudad de México, nunca me pierdo tus vídeos!

[@MeNtAlmil]

This views, riding, and audio made this so nice to watch, meditative if you will. Keep it up SAFA!

[@lindatravers1908]

A therapeutic work of art indeed.

[@steveshalk4640]

Such a simple idea but one so enchanting. What beauty.

[@macbigga7986]

Awesome SAFA, this should be entered as a short in film fests. Camera work, editing, soundtrack, location, mood , atmosphere, badass, had me psyched to the point I expected "Dragonaut" to drop at the 8min mark!! Thanks for all the work...very inspirational.

[@user-uh6lm5wv6n]

Agree 100% def up there for a contender in film making

[@alexwilliamross]

105km/h! Is that the fastest you've ever gone on a bike? If not what is? The shot at 8:20 is surreal. Another awesome film. Thanks Safa

[@davidjoseph7142]

How does he not get the death wobbles at this speed!?

[@klopcodez]

5:36 is where it’s 65mph

[@klopcodez]

@@davidjoseph7142 I wouldn’t ride that fast wearing that he’s wearing if you crash you would be very very lucky I need a heavy gear on this

[@renzocipriani]

Those are not 105 km/h, it's all a lie

[@alexanderprince8032]

That’s really fast. We don’t have any roads like this in the UK so if you’re reaching 50mph or averaging 40mph over a 90 second segment then you’re pretty darn quick. Well done!

[@DBRising]

This is a proving ground for all things mecha in cycling. We need more of this!

[@bunkerdoweisenberg3626]

This really is the pure gold of this channel!

[@fivebarmax]

This is just beautiful. Cycling poetry is what you do, SAFA.

[@billmcgovern6479]

Incredibly inspiring! I just had my best cycling day ever in 40+ years today and watching puts the perfect cap on the day. I'm inspired to continue to keep improving. Thank you! You've really outdone yourself with this one!

[@mistah118]

Felt like I was watching a movie with this quality. Beautiful morning ride on a very nice road.

[@gusmartinez8489]

Thank You for the Adventure

[@RoZakingen]

This kind of videos are amazing. Waiting for the climbing edition in a beautiful scenery

[@Alniemi]

dang hitting like 140 rpm at ~45 mph is nuts, Once i go over about 115 my stroke is all over the place, would not work at that speed! Excellent video. I love how you present the stats now.

[@peace-to-the-world]

Remember guys: this is pure musculinity, aerodynamics and surely gravitaion with smooth road surface.

[@timothyskattum950]

I love you brother Safa. I went down hard in the CX State championships back in late October and just today got back on. This beautiful piece of art came on before I went out (live here in the SanJuan islands in the PNW) and I felt so blessed, inspired because I know you are out there, like so many of us living this beautiful dream.

[@miketomkins5171]

Seen other comments suggest the same, but this video is wonderful, the sountrack, what I guess is an early morning sky, the desert, the bike gliding downhill, it is so calming. I watch it a lot before I go to sleep at night

[@peterlyonsphoto]

Beautiful video production here of a truly epic ride. Pretty terrifying to watch him navigate those winding roads at such speeds!

[@markplstk]

Beautiful. I've driven that road and it's amazing to see someone mash it on a bike.

[@p27da]

Amazing ride in an amazing place. And music is something that fascinates and transports you through time. Fabulous!

[@SooperFlye]

This ride is, well, ZEN-like. So tranquil. So serene. And a HUGE shout-out to the camera operator. OUTSTANDING!!

[@pabblogarrido]

Waited a whole year for this one and it was well worth the wait!! I was able to snag top 10 on this back in November but you still smoked me by 3 minutes which is bananas! 🤯

[@sebastianMW36]

Right I don’t even think I got top 10 too much wind when I was there

[@JesseDishner]

Three minutes faster on the descent? Wow!!

[@RobbyVanArsdale]

Sheesh

[@Daniel-ng8fi]

Imagine if he had better gearing and more aero

[@JesseDishner]

@@Daniel-ng8fi yes, maybe gearing specifically for a descent like this...

[@romantrigubov80]

Bravo, sir. Great power and plenty of courage. And good job of cameraman.

[@jannix7262]

the camerawork is just crazy. the whole video is a piece of art

[@pmcmpc]

Spectacular landscape. Climbing that must feel like it never ends. It's a really attainable descent for most riders as it's not mega steep, corners aren't too sharp, road is wide, well sighted, lacking traffic and good surface. Would love to do it one day. Beats the hell out of 20-40% grades, terrible surfaces, tight unsighted corners and lots of cars round here - all of which are pretty terrifying.

[@teuast]

except for the cars part, those are what i do gravel for :D

[@Relentlessince1991]

This video made me get into road/gravel riding the perfect video and a piece of art

[@almightyyotto]

Crazy talent. Also how lucky to start your day with such a beautiful ride.

[@reinholdachleitner2069]

Wow,awesome descent.Brian picks up speed so quickly,and his hair doesn't seem to slow him down.😁

[@KILLTHEREDDITOR]

Seems that all he ever does is descend. Probably brings the bike up the mountain with a car every ride lol

[@GearZenChannel]

Doing 55+ mph down a mountain on a road bike I had a rear tube blowout. It was a miracle that I didn't crash, which would have been really, really bad. Since then I moderated my speed a bit.

[@PantheraTigrisTigris]

Listening to a deep house mix and watching this video muted is the best combination! Awesome landscape!

[@zeitgeist1348]

Reminds me of my youth, I had my arms behind my back going downhill at about 60 - 80 km/h. Greetings from Switzerland

[@lith1um60]

Imagine being so confident in your bike condition so you can lay on the bend in front of the abyss. Amazing

[@millermark445]

I've had too many bike crashes to even approach what he's doing. Crash at that speed and you're either dead or messed up long term. This guy must have supreme confidence in his bike handling skills.

[@jeffking887]

I saw a guy crash going about 30mph. He came out relatively ok but the site of him unconscious in the road makes the hair stand up to this day. I think that was also the last time I rode that fast.

[@TUFRIDEGPGT]

This veideo is the most calming video I've watched in a while where someone was doing something crazy. You make this look so damn easy to keep the bike stabalized and running smoothly. I bet you had to change out the bearings after this ride?

[@poisiion]

The whole video was so wholesome, very relaxing combined with the beautiful nature loved it

[@Franciscojaviermiguelheras]

Es el mejor reel que he visto en Instagram y luego te he visto en KZbin, me encanta… ❤️

[@fabricehardel8953]

Amazing, I can't believe the trust you have in your bike... Speechless! I remember going to lone pine when I race Badwater and on the way down with a car not even close to your speed. God speed :-)

[@MrJearley6]

Thank you for this video!! And love the music by Joseph Beg

[@spiky464]

Which song is it?

[@uboatkapitan]

Simply WOW! Congratulations!

[@jasyamaha]

That was stunning

[@sugashack74]

The handling on this rig is amazing, my bike would have wobbled at 1/2 the speed around some of those turns lol

[@megfish9215]

Crazy how the camera man managed to run along this fast, all the whilst keeping the camera uncannily stable. Kudos to that man.

[@myouounoanjii]

That was quite amazing. Awesome ride man. Glorious landscape.

[@yowamushiguy9423]

65mph is insane. Spectacular.

[@allantauro3606]

Please make more such videos. The music and vibes were just pure meditative.. Gonna be rewatching this one couple more times for sure. Nice one team (biker behind especially)

[@AH-ie6bi]

This is one of the most beautiful cycling videos I've seen. Incredible riding, footage, sounds and vision. 🤘

[@0rde_xblox425]

all of a sudden i love these type of videos

[@RisingJeff]

This is so calming love it

[@martinv.1475]

fyi music name is Joseph Beg - Theta To Delta Meditation

[@malinvis]

did you really have 105 km / h? unbelievable! congratulations to the cameraman, he filmed very nicely! 🥇

[@PaddleDogC5]

forgot someone was filming it till you said it 😮

[@mypizzaisburnt7904]

Yes!!! World-class

[@niallmanchester]

Inspired music choice, blissed out, dark and deep. Amazing video, all told.

[@ryanbrausa4325]

I hit 49.5 on a fully ridged MTB in about 1993 coming down Mathis (sand pits, rocks and ruts) Trail in Aliso Viejo CA. Couldn't hear a thing with the wind swirling past my ears. Never again! Props to Brian for having the stones to hit 65. I'd be scared of a light dusting of sand

[@lexingtonconcord8751]

Can't decide which is more impressive, nearly breaking the sound barrier on a bicycle, OR the camera work in this video 👏🏻📸🔥 Well done to you both. Inspirational and transcendent. Perfect use for the internet and KZbin

[@Fixedgearluv]

One great detail is to see Safa's breathing through his shirt, the red part moving in and out it's amazing, he looks like a beast on a bicycle.

[@LukaPaja]

What a video man. Brilliant

[@brianluck84]

Safa throwing down more watts down hill then I can at all! What a machine. He's one with the bike!

[@ProjectSimMedia]

Sublime. Scenery is out of this world. Time of day and color grade is perfect. Incredible shot at 8:02

[@elevenocean4471]

Too right. It’s like the cleanest bike advert of all time at 8:38. A man, his bike and nature without all the choppy editing and drama. Bliss