Descent Disciples ||Vol 13|| Tom Pidcock vs. The Fish

The best rider on the planet dropped by Los Angeles and decided to have a crack at our most infamous descent, Tuna.
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[@redbull]

came for Tom descending, stayed to rewatch this on repeat 🤯

[@CK-wf1ex]

Please, leave cycling alone.

[@lllengl.9660]

@@CK-wf1ex You then leave cycling alone.

[@AFFootballHighlights]

@@CK-wf1ex why?

[@lolmygoodness]

@@CK-wf1ex yeah sweet, let the company dedicated to promoting extreme sports stay away from cycling but a Belgian glue company, a british petrochemical concern, and middle eastern countries known for horrific human rights violations are all ok.

[@sinnaru6286]

@@AFFootballHighlights i think he is joking

[@BirdmanDeuce26]

Find someone who trusts you as much as this man trusts his tires

[@neil4701]

🤣🤣🤣

[@seanmapley7417]

@@neil4701 Yeah when you race bicycles/motorbikes you just gotta have faith that when you tip into that corner at what feels like warp speed that the tire is just gonna grip and keep you safe but building the courage to do that aint easy and takes time.

[@Z0RDR4CK]

in that case i would have to trust the road more than the tires. if a little more sand had blown onto the road at crucial points, then a _departure_ would have been inevitable. *track inspection is so so important.* after all, this is not a route that has been previously cleared by an organizer of major competitions. *Respect!*

[@manoluisi4281]

You can even see him skidding at 1:13 !

[@svh93]

@@manoluisi4281 not skidding. He clipped his pedal

[@ShaneFleming]

The fact that Brian is keeping up with one of the best descenders out there is amazing.

[@dustind9242]

What's incredible is Brian was having to get on his brakes so as to not overtake him..

[@michael1]

@@dustind9242 Not really. Bigger people descend faster.

[@dustind9242]

@@michael1Yes, but I'm bigger than both of them, but I'm not descending faster.. On this mountain there's a huge skill component, which Brian always demonstrates that he has plenty of .

[@elettrohousemusic]

@@dustind9242 draft?

[@michael1]

@@dustind9242 You're confusing cornering faster. The bigger guy is going to have a higher terminal velocity. Simple as. Not skill related. Fat people roll down hills faster than skinny ones. Of course Grand Tours are won by people who go uphill fast - and this is where power to weight ratio wins.

[@RedBullBike]

the world needed this collab! 🌎

[@alexblumenfeld5903]

When will Safa get a helmet?

[@Totozme]

Go sell your poison

[@luccaleenknecht]

Is it possible to buy this Red Bull helmet? The design is so amazing!!

[@Hypersonicbiker]

So Red Bull Road Rage? Coming new Road Rage challanges?

[@RachelSchloer]

This is the peak. It’s all downhill from here

[@TimFerber]

lets get together and watch this piece of history tomorrow

[@chbrosz]

😂😂

[@deronlawrence6793]

heh

[@nockee]

Omg. I was gasping at this one. Insane.

[@NeoPayneHK]

is it one way only?

[@conrad6226]

His corning technique is fucking insane. Safa your ability to flawlessly sit on his wheel is so impressive.

[@montanajones8393]

What is really amazing is that these are Safa's hunting grounds...for Pidcock he's just out there training on unfamiliar roads so we don't know how many times Tom had to recon the descent before filming this. If this was first attempt, then its even more impressive doing it completely blind.

[@nattyhead5988]

So bloody true!

[@drunduk]

@@montanajones8393 they said he did it three times before, which is effectively him riding on an unknown road

[@samdeluca1334]

@@montanajones8393 I think he stated in a social media post afterwards that he did 2 runs beforehand, so that's still insane that he pushed the limits like that 🤯

[@RadGnarRad]

No way I'm going to be convinced he was not on electric, and it is still impressive.Not Pidcock - the follow cam.

[@SendingStache]

this is absolutely insane. zero room for error. perfect bike handling skills. pedal to the metal the whole way. one of the most impressive cycling clips i've ever seen. hats off to both riders.

[@R0B711]

1:12 zero room for error?

[@codificarecontemplar]

​Quase q ele se arromba aí ​@@R0B711

[@sashaspano588]

@@R0B711 he handled that shit like a boss.

[@jvcfilm1]

Your filming of Tom's ride is epic. Truly blows my mind how you can ride that fast and that close. Took me a long time going down the hill to realize that this was being filmed from a closely following bicycle. I think that more than one rider makes the ride seem more closer in speed to the real thing. Watching Tom make every corner, never a sure thing, made me realize Brian was right behind him going the same speed. Really incredible ride! thanks.

[@gttim]

And Brian was carrying camera gear, including the bigger camera on his helmet! It reminds me of the old quote: "Sure [Fred Astaire] was great, but dont forget that Ginger Rogers did everything he did…backwards and in high heels."

[@mikesallaberry3718]

People usually forget the cameraperson who keeps up with the one in front! No doubt he has gone down this hill many more times than Pidcock and is familiar with it but still very impressive.

[@vidstjepanvlahovic856]

feel like safa could take him at the times easy

[@andras3847]

Filmed with zooomed camera from safe distance with electric road bike?

[@mikesallaberry3718]

@@vidstjepanvlahovic856 Maybe - but how many times has Safa ridden this road compared to Pidcock? Knowing a downhill is a huge advantage. But still an impressive downhill by both.

[@liquidSpin]

When another legend says "Nice riding with the king of downhill" must be the most EPIC compliment one cyclist could ever dream of.

[@aspoonfulofslurry]

I think Tom was talking about himself lol

[@quarkonium3795]

@@aspoonfulofslurry I don't think so. Tom seems like a humble guy who wouldn't call himself the "King of Downhill"

[@amged-al-omda]

Riding like a pro is a legend, in my opinion

[@michaelhealey924]

@@aspoonfulofslurry He was talking about the rider following him with the camera!

[@finnroumen5287]

​@@michaelhealey924the rider? You mean the GOAT Safa Brian?

[@pabblogarrido]

1:13 made my stomach go to my ass geez that was sketchy! Insane how he pretty much did a KOM effort off only a few test runs y’all are next level!!

[@victorplaysg1]

WTF he hits the pedal with the ground 😮

[@BorisJohnsonMayor]

@@victorplaysg1 And he said "oil" as if it wasn't his mistake lol

[@majimbambira]

@@BorisJohnsonMayor I think he said, "oiy" low key Brittish for "whoa!"

[@wakweikafelix]

Same here! Almost spilled my drink.

[@tacoeater7191]

i almost dropped my crumpet mate

[@JBorda]

I fractured my collarbone against the wall at 2:39 . I've done this descent several times, and I can tell you Pidcock is insane!.

[@Helstar74]

Daaaamn... sorry man, that passage is nasty indeed !

[@JBorda]

@@Helstar74 🤷🏻‍♂️ cycling is cruel! But I recovered well. 🙏🏽

[@stupidocanerosa]

​@@JBordaWell done, buddy! Great to hear you recovered. Bad body place to break a bone.

[@kaspervestergaard2383]

Could also slow down a little. @@stupidocanerosa

[@beckpope4518]

Having the balls to take this descent on a bike, much less hit that wall in that turn with the force to break your collarbone, is mad impressive. Hats off to you mate, you’re an impressive rider with that story alobe

[@timothyskattum950]

My heart exploded not from fear, but from pure bliss. Safa you are a true legend, and Tom is certainly one of the most technical riders to ever grace the sport. What an amazing piece of cinematography…. Wow

[@SpicyTrifongo]

idk Tom almost went tumbling off the mountain with that pedal strike at the beginning, I was scared.

[@thakurdigvijay2830]

1:14 my heart skipped a beat just watching that

[@im_taned9843]

same

[@db613]

The way he throws his weight over the handlebars and lunges forward into a turn 😱🔥

[@negat1vOx]

CONGRATULATIONS to Tom Pidcock for winning today Strade Bianchi 2023 AMAZING rider!

[@zac1036]

No words.... the balls, the skills, the smoothness... just unreal. In awe. Chapeau

[@wakweikafelix]

"It's nice riding with the king of downhill, innit?" Even Tom recognises the beast that Safa is.

[@k1mfor]

he meant himself

[@vip3rnb762]

@@k1mfor His wording made it sound like he did but the way he said it I think he meant it the other way

[@darrengreen7906]

AND this is why Tom is one of the best descenders in the world, the lad is crazy with balls of steel.

[@willemniehorster9836]

Nibali is also amazing, Fabian Cancellara was the best!

[@jonathan_guerrero]

This is absolutely insane. Watching Pidcock is unreal but the fact that that you are right on his wheels is astonishing. This is truly satisfying to watch. I am a speed demon going downhill but you guys are in a different ball game compare to the world.

[@TAYLORMANIA]

This is just absolutely sublime... To give it everything on the edge & running the lines so tight & smooth with body/bike positioning.... AFTER that early oil slip?! Showing incredible mental fortitude and bike handling skills. Beautiful to watch! 👍

[@matthewwright6678]

Tom is functionally at a different level than most of us!

[@emac626]

Transitive property adds Safa B to that same level :-) Great ride by both. Ditching my desk now and going for a ride!

[@GoodFellasBpong]

Did he pedal strike or slip, what a calm save though. I love watching Tom race. His energy is so great

[@roddheino]

Pedal strike

[@derekvanhoose6815]

Most of us not including SAFA

[@Darthshearer]

Hence why he's a professional

[@singlespeedcc]

That lil’ slip at the start was one helluva heart-stopper 😮

[@davidsullivan7290]

I think he says 'oil' on the road.

[@BigBrownMonke]

It was a pedal strike

[@levyyy3774]

he hit his pedal

[@zac1036]

@@davidsullivan7290 pedal... kept his nerve though!

[@tristramcharnley2581]

"Oil!"

[@billymarcocortescalderon8000]

Wonderful, this is the era of Tom's cycling. I hope any of his crazy and marvelous adventures still happen it's cycling show men

[@nickfry7705]

Blimey, they seem to have got the hang of it. Dropped on this a bit randomly, but WOW, just spent 6 minutes bein in awe and terrified all at the same time. Absolutely stupendous.

[@Matthew-ez4ze]

Pidcock's descent on Stage 12 of last year's Tour de France, and his win of the stage, was the best thing about the entire tour. I'll super-tuck, but you guys are crazy! Keep posting more.

[@fangru7294]

Stop it bro. Yeah it was great but definitely not the best thing about excellent last year TdF.

[@RJMacReady1]

Last years tour was one for the ages, maybe the best one in my lifetime. Pidcocks descent, while cool, certainly wasnt the best part about it.

[@idris5550]

Markası modeli nedir?

[@milksterb]

That was insane! So much confidence in their own ability and in the bike! Next level skills is a massive understatement! This was frightening to me.

[@vicentecosta1997]

0:00 that sound of gear shifting is so satisfactory, when you finish climbing and are about to start descending

[@shell7789]

I ride the Santa Monica’s frequently. No way I’m hitting those speeds. Ever! Just a master class and a joy to watch. Thanks for posting.

[@Jerzj]

Lately I’ve m been watching Safa and Tom on a cycling camp with friends and now 2 elite descenders in 1 clip. Awesome 🤯

[@industryrule-4080]

Watched this many times today and gotta give Safa props for always being able to keep up with whatever pro is descending in front of him while having GoPros with gimbals attached to his helmet and chest. King of Downhills is right.

[@LyleBeefelt]

Seeing SAFA going corner after corner down The Fish with Pidcock just reminds me what a master he is. Great video!

[@filda2005]

i actually liked the Safas line way more. More Braking, wider start, later apex, more speed on output

[@craigroth4211]

big fan of both these gentlemen, as well as this descent! what a treat! thx Safa!

[@novabigstar1509]

Casually..."That was a bit sketchy, but we survived". 😂🤣 No fear at all, amazing.

[@poohbearkush7772]

Once again we are met by our unlikely hero, Safa and new pal, Tommy Bananas. For long time fans a world tour cyclist of this level was but a pipe dream to be guested on the channel, but in Safa we trust. Mr. Pidcock, you are the pinnacle peak plunger, the mountain slaying maestro, the cyclists cyclist, and an explosion of fiery talent that very few could replicate. Thank you for your time, this is a dream. Another demon of the hills accepting the discipleship in which this channel champions.

[@philippang07]

A masterclass in descending, with balls of toughened ceramic - I couldn't stomach the paceline on such a winding route...... heart was skipping beats. So I'll just remain humbly recreational.... all hats off to TP and his cameraman......

[@twolaneroad]

I feel like safa has made this style of video such a category this year that it’s risen to a point where a pro rider would think it’s worthwhile. chapeau!

[@pcmjpcmj6854]

Fantastic to watch a master at work. Thank you for the great video.

[@darrensyoutube]

His line choice is so interesting. Nice to know that pros also complain about headwinds :). Thanks for the great video Mr. Brian!

[@LennieNelson55]

@@d.w.8100 I see it too. Maybe it's cause he's a lot smaller, but he's really throwing his body into turns. He's swinging out wide before diving very late into the apex.

[@darrensyoutube]

@D. W. It's more of the fact that Tom doesn't need to take the optimal entry/apex with every turn. He's comfortable descending and can take a more tangential line vs. swinging out wide with every turn. Conventional wisdom says "smoother is faster" but a straighter line is a faster line, braking removed.

[@morningtidefilms]

Excuses, excuses

[@borninthe70sgaming]

Amazing to watch. Pure artistry on wheels. Thank you Brian.

[@peterclarke3990]

You can’t deny Toms one of the best downhillers in the business at the moment. First thing I noticed was the mist-dampness on the road, and sand on the edges. Still, he knows what he’s doing. He’s pretty red hot at all the cycling disciplines he participates in. And a big thumb up to Safa. Not bad himself. Never lost Tom the whole down, and with a whopping great camera on his head! Good man!

[@FoobsTon]

Really, on open roads? Can he see round corners?

[@chbrosz]

Pidcock is such a rad guy. And so amazing you got him on the channel! Can’t imagine his team will be too thrilled seeing this tho 😂

[@DanielEarlester]

Yes, he was in Volta ao Algarve the next day.

[@jkausel2008]

Madness!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@perthelectricbicycles1282]

No. skills have to be continually practised and honed.

[@reubenneate3492]

I'm sure his team is delited to see this. It's publicity, the literal reason for their existence

[@billydoesntexist5061]

Omg I just started realizing this shit.

[@timothymorrill9223]

Tom is the ultimate sender and Uncle SAFA was up to the task of staying on his wheel. Epic video!

[@vr4966]

Tom is insanely skilled! Love the up and down after realizing how close he was being tailed 😯

[@ForeJaapie]

Thanks so much for this collab, Tom Pidcock has been my favorite cyclist ever since I saw that stage 12 descent of the Galibier, it was one of the most beautiful racing moments I've seen. Instant click when I saw this and its a dizzying display of desceinding

[@chomparty]

Chills down my spine watching this. Pidcock and Safa doing it descent demon style

[@kili7520]

Waited for this so long, one of the greatest Descent Disciples yet!

[@MichaelAhlers]

This made my palms sweat more than when watching Alex Honnold climb free-solo.

[@hedleykerr3564]

That was just incredible both of you, palms are sweaty after watching you two!

[@awildcyclistappears]

Tom Pidcock and King of Downhill - dream duo!

[@nicoloayza58]

most captivating cycling video i've see u do yet. on repeat. so much props to safa for being able to film this. two freaks on the bike. tom is absolutely nuts. the skill is a joy to watch. thanks safa

[@stin4613]

I watched this side by side with safas run... its amazing to see how different some riding styles can be.

[@yasut8007]

もう何回も繰り返し見てます。

[@user-hd4vb2ww7t]

Bike control genius‼︎‼︎‼︎ The recovery after making a mistake is too amazing‼︎

[@ThisIsANameBruh]

"as a team we decided to part ways with our beloved tom and wish him a rapid descent to the underworld"

[@joshmaitie5954]

What the

[@alvaroodeh4794]

This crossed my mind, I dont think ineos would be impressed, but hey, what can they say to one of the best talents out there?

[@quarkonium3795]

@@alvaroodeh4794 He's also sponsored by Red Bull though and they love this kind of stuff so I'm sure if Red Bull is happy Ineos is too

[@alvaroodeh4794]

@@quarkonium3795 I met Piddcock about 2 months ago, he told me his mum is used to seeing him doing this stuff on tv and is already used to it 🤷🏻‍♂

[@margon2918]

if INEOS want to see that in the Tour, they need to allow him some rides like this.

[@mikebellavia5447]

Epic Tuna Run! 👏Never seen a more graceful pedal strike/recovery. Skillzzzzzz

[@aaronwhiting7725]

Man, you guys are asking a lot from your tyres! Very impressive that you didn't back off, even when the road got VERY rough. 👏 👏👏

[@BananaChipzzz]

I’ve descended Tuna… it’s insane… I was white knuckled the whole time and had to stop halfway through to catch my breath…. Tom makes it look like a walk in the park.

[@AJCCycling]

I'm not the greatest descender, and I really felt that, watching this 😅. Mad skills from the both of you!

[@dbonnabel]

Mind blowing, both of you guys were flying wow. Great watch!!

[@John_Wood_]

One of the most impressive videos on this platform. Brave beyond belief.

[@paulmillbank]

Easily the best downhill I've watched. Not just Tom with the skills here, Safa has so much talent too. I'll never tire of watching this one guys!

[@333wonky]

Watched this 3 times so far just unbelievable awesome 👍🏻

[@mvm9407]

The speed he carries into tight corners is mind-blowing.

[@albert341]

Wowzers. Tom may be a diminutive fellow but he must carry his bollocks around in a wheelbarrow. Top job filming by Safa which really puts you there in the moment. One of the most exhilarating things I’ve watched on KZbin

[@AndrewPueker2961995]

Damn... Tom is wild on this descent 🤐(and that Pinarello with the InEos Team color is beautiful)

[@christopherhenthorne2493]

Kickass..my two favorite dudes together..awesome

[@LRF49]

It's videos like these that motivate me to get on the saddle any chance I get.

[@slipstreamnik]

Im speechless, its crazy how fast he´s going down the hill

[@maurodebaets]

Finally!!! Can't wait!

[@starkparker16]

Super video. Completely awesome. Great job keeping up with Pidcock.

[@Bobby-vz9eq]

Cannot believe you have reached these kind of high quality contents SAFA! Whish you all the best waiting for the next videos!

[@MaximGarantRousseau]

Insane descent. So many blind turns. Epic stuff as always Safa!

[@edbalme7909]

What’s so Awesome about Tuna Canyon is how it is t a ONE WAY street! It’s so cool!

[@MrOatmealsupreme]

Best teasing ever

[@tonremijnse4495]

Really impressive! Great technique and great descend.

[@hernanhernandez3861]

I've been up Tuna several times years ago when it was 2-way. Could not imagine bombing it downhill. It's steep! F-ing crazy. Oh, and nice to see the Red Bull helmet, Tom. I rode with Justin Williams yesterday on a L39ion/Rapha ride. His Red Bull helmet is totally blinged out. When the sun reflected off the gold chrome finish it almost blinded us. Check it out then one-up it! Congrats on SB win.

[@samdeluca1334]

From a guy who has has 2 bad crashes on descents this was a hard watch 😅🙈 The level of skill is out of this world, and the balls unfathomable 🤣

[@Jarek.]

I think I know what are your feelings. I was scared and a bit jealous that after my crash I don't have such balls anymore to decent on the limit... Stay safe!

[@vialactea5549]

Tom corners faster that Safa. Safa goes faster in the straights. Acording to Strava Safa still has the KOM but I would like to see both runs side by side. That was awesome!

[@rickiovine2170]

Tom Pidcock. My word. You have my ultimate respect to stay on his wheel and provide us with an incredible view of who I consider the best downhill cyclist in the world. Of course there are many who can lay claim to that title, but let me add this. If he is not the best there is no one better. He did the most epic downhills in one of the monuments (sorry but which one eludes me). I have never seen any pro take time out of everyone else on that slalom skier’s descent Pidcock did.

[@konradr5163]

I live just down from Tuna, on Fernwood. I've descended this route maybe a million times. I cannot fathom what I just saw. I'mma need some time to process.

[@blackcyclistsnetwork3223]

That would be game over for 99.9% of people at 1:13 . Tom is like, "I'm just warming up mate. 🤣 testing the limit". Safa is a legend for keeping up with him. That's a job only a few pros would want to take. This video is a Hall of Fame video. Don't try that at home kids. ❤💛💚🖤🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@emac626]

For sure. I'd almost expect this level of descending from a young Pro Tour rider - but for Safa to stay with him, and so close behind, is a true testament to his skill as well.

[@GoodFellasBpong]

99.9 would have slipped out on Zwift… let alone real life hahah.

[@25jmarch]

Don’t forget that Safa was there the whole time. You guys are on your own level. Amazing.

[@Jarek.]

Line choices, moving the weight side to side... Top class, of course. But haven't seen anybody complimenting late breaking and breaking skills in general. This sound of the breakpads made me thrilled 😑😑👍

[@rondragon]

What is so mental, is that Tom didn't hold back after that wheel slide. Balls of steel!! And what a down to Earth, humble dude. 👏

[@maelsou6348]

Thanks Safa for this amazing, but too short, video ! Tom isn't the fastest descender, but certainly one of the most skilled, this drift rescue at this speed and these cursed trajectories fucking scared me ! xD One of the greatest descent videos of this channel I think ^^ Merci from France

[@VanLe-rn7oe]

For the next pro rider collab, I think one with Matej Mohoric is a much need!

[@JasonHalladay]

A treat to watch a couple of descending wizards push it like this. Kudos.

[@alexanderturan5544]

Got goose bumps just by watching. Tom is crazy! :-)

[@CVZ_]

This is gonna be wild

[@maremare9515]

Safa is like a storm . . . ⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@SYLKOLIAKOS]

Wow! This is breath-taking!

[@fhowland]

Having ridden this descent, I have so much awe over how he did this. It’s a terrifying road.

[@SteveBrill]

Wow!! Not many people can keep up with Tom on a decent!! 👏

[@l.d.t.6327]

headwind and Safa knows every curve, so no problem at all. Even I could follow him after doing this descend a couple of times. Best regards, your couch potato.

[@suisinghoraceho2403]

One of them was Chris Froome. Froome came over with him on that decent, he also followed Tom best on that decent in the break.

[@lambodhar]

everybody's talking about Tom, but Safa held on perfectly to his wheel the entire time 🤯🤯🤯

[@adamgardner8721]

Absolutely. I love Tom, but all the time I was thinking "Who's the guy with the camera? Is that a drone??"

[@morningtidefilms]

Safa has the Strava record for the fastest descent.

[@luc3363]

You guys made me spilled my morning coffee :)....Insane

[@freeskitim800]

Two of the best! Awesome clip!!!

[@nickmoreno3686]

Literally putting his season on the line, bonkers.

[@stephenbennett142]

exactly

[@frankling9840]

Yep, seems a bit pointless really although impressive

[@marcvb3364]

Descends also have to be trained, you can't expect him to descend safely all year and then rip it at the tour

[@8paolo96]

@@marcvb3364 at the tour there isn't traffic and not that much sand on the corners!

[@losusmil]

@@8paolo96 Its a one way road, downhill only.

[@jaymsf4503]

Descent is awesome. You have to be born with such great skills.

[@postman1228]

unbelievable effort, amazing

[@danielsiapin]

Tom calling someone else "THE KING OF DOWNHILL" is the complement of the century.

[@jackford3068]

Tommy P could win a grand tour and I would still consider this his biggest accomplishment