Fighting for the WIN at Single-Speed National Championships

Since we built up his Niner AIR 9 RDO as a single-speed this spring ( • FRAME TO COMPLETE BIKE... ) Macky has been training to win Single-Speed National Championships, but things didn't go to plan during the race.
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[@Azoth5876]

Can i just say. Macky is like the friendliest pro racer ive ever seen. So polite when passing AND compliments others on their riding. You sir are a real champion.

[@deuce9624]

This

[@tl2913]

Congrats Macky... true grit!

[@izzaelofficial6103]

Facts!

[@andreassvanbeck3193]

Just watching this video and was just about to say that myself. You've gotta be the kindiest racer there is!

[@exostatics]

So nice in person

[@greggr1591]

To pull all the way back after a crash, crash again and still get the result. It makes clear what real pros have to do. Some the best POV footage I’ve seen. Great win Mr Franklin! 🏆👍🏻

[@profesam8457]

Yeah! Have you seen the meme with the pro soccer player writhing on the ground in pretend pain after another player reaches out to touch his shoulder and right next to it is the photo of a cyclist who has ripped-up kit and blood running down his arm and legs riding away from a real crash? As soon as the ref awards the yellow card to the soccer player’s opponent he hops up and streaks across the field following the ball. Meanwhile, x-rays confirm three broken ribs, a broken bone in the wrist, a broken tibia, and 15 stitches for the cyclist who rode that way for an additional 35 miles after the crash. Cycling is about embracing the suck not glory-sucking. Mackey is a REAL deal!!

[@DreamingTree-vo9lj]

Shoutout to the dude on the fat bike in a National single speed race lol

[@Leo_Inclan]

Watching the full thing gives a much clearer perspective of things than just the crash footage... We can see both Macky and Sam having these moments of constructive racing, pushing each other and appreciating each other and sounding excited about that final sprint... really sad to have had that unlucky moment, but I think it's absolutely clear it was nobody's fault, just an unlucky moment. Congrats on that win, Macky! I agree that you'd have taken it crash or no crash, but I'm sure it would've been a little bit more satisfactory without it lol

[@skullsroad3642]

Wild finish. He came out of the corner hugging the left, you pounced, then he swerved right. Kind of weird that he lost focus at the very end. But I think the fact that you made up 11 seconds after the first crash, caught up to him, went waaaay faster in the final corner, and then had that burst of speed on the final stretch shows you would have won no matter what. You're a hell of a guy to not flip out and place blame. Congratulations.

[@waynecallister2236]

Well said!

[@mattkavanaugh5623]

And kudos to Sam for not placing blame either.

[@kerianhalcon3557]

I don't think it is to weird that he lost focus, they had been racing/pushing hard for almost 2h. to be a bit out, and fatigued, not really surprising at all. Was a great race until the crash though, half the time it looks like the vid is sped up, and then you listen to the crowd, and realize it is not!

[@somethingelsehere8089]

Unfortunate incident at the end, but wow to the both of you, what an *incredible* ride.

[@andrewnorris5415]

Exciting race. Such good sports. Likely you had him there. I hope Sam recovered ok. He came off very well, a fantastic rider and was great to watch.

[@theoutdoorbeast6423]

Congrats Mackey! But I want to give a huge shout-out to syd because I think people forget how much she does in order for him to race. Keep up the good race support syd! I honestly wish I could have someone like you at my races.

[@sydandmacky]

So true! I'm looking forward to being able to make it up to her when she's racing again!

[@hardtailparty]

That course looks incredible, and pov racing this close is super exciting to watch. This is the closest I've come to wanting to do another xc race. And props to slam_vik for putting on a show with all those tasty manuals. Class act, I wouldn't expect anything less from you.

[@mattmitchell5320]

Great win Macky! Brutal that the crash had to happen. I must say, I love how cordial and extremely polite you 2 were with each other the entire race at the front together. Best example of pure sportsmanship!!!!

[@IBCMTB]

Awesome video & race, congrats! That guys manual at 19:50 ish was badass, can tell he's trying pretty hard to drop you at 28:00 too, great racing!

[@chasingmtb9295]

Beast mode engaged!!!! Congrats on the National win.

[@georgek1518]

I looked at the time of 35+ minutes and thought "I'll never be able to watch to the end" but this was so fast and exciting I couldn't stop watching. Sorry for the crash to happen and hope you and the other racer are all right. Great race and video, congratulations on the win. Love your videos and yours and Syds journey. Thanks.

[@beagleboy111]

Congratulations Macky you got the National.

[@mttrout1969]

Incredible video never watched a Mtb race before. Your chase of the leader and the crash was epic. Espn should sign you boys up. Glad everyone was okay.

[@garydecker3281]

Once again thrill at your win Macky. During your practice lap at 5:03 you passed my daughter Abbie in blue. So she is thrilled to be in your video. Also we were stoked to chat with Sid before the short track race. GL to you both going forward.

[@James-ru5pn]

Best XC race video I’ve seen a long time! What a great example of the experience.

[@mrjapanimeniac]

adrenaline helped a lot for the pain and tears on the crush, the spirit of racing was awesome between you 2 guys, get well and congrats

[@bktsoat]

That was the best sporting event I have watched in a long time. Just awesome. And congrats. Almost makes me wanna SS again. Almost.

[@davidc6032]

You two dudes were flying through that course. I've done a ton of xc racing, but I never went that fast.

[@rgreen1378]

I’m so glad I waited for the video! I was on pins and needles. I hope no long term injuries for either of you. Congratulations! Also thank you for being kind to the lapped riders. It takes so little to do that but greatly appreciated!

[@Dan_Kornfeld]

Absolutely brilliant racing, Macky! 1 race, 1 speed, 1st place! The number one never looked so good! Keep doing what you do!

[@allaneddlemon7557]

I follow the Team Segment insta and those boys are fasttt. That comeback was amazing and the amount of respect is something I enjoy seeing in racers!!

[@romdavis2050]

Well done!!!! It's always good when riders and walk away from a crash and still show good sportsmen ship towards each other.

[@2scoops624]

Heal up Macky! I feel for you. I just went for a quick spin on a easy in town trail I've ridden a thousand times and crashed doing a sharp, slow speed turn. Came home to wash the blood off, bandage up and watch Macky get all bloody. Love the channel BTW. Edit: Commented before I finished watching, awesome win dude! Way to push through 2 crashes

[@toffeeballs]

Congratulations Macky, to pull back like you did and definitely seemed to have more left at the end. Unfortunate crash but these things happen, glad ye are both OK. Amazing footage

[@glennpettersson9002]

Congratulations! That was a hell of a race and not an easy win, congratulations to the team at NINER they obviously know how to build a bike. Those descents looked crazy fast and just watching the rock garden had me girding my loins every time.

[@radek5690]

Macky, you are awsome! I thought you were going to take on the climb. You could tell you much stronger than him. Hats off to Sam too. Great race! You did it!

[@mikesherman4814]

Great race. Too bad about the crash but that happens in racing. Hope you both are ok and congratulations. A quick rule of thumb for gearing. If you add 2 teeth to the ring then add 1 tooth to the cog to get approximately the same gear. Thus a 30x17 (1.77) verses a 32x18 (1.78) is very close to a 34x19 (1.79). Great video.

[@JustJake77]

Rubbing is racing. Congratulations Macky! That was wicked race to watch.

[@peteskow3150]

Wow, great race! Congrats!

[@jackiegammon2065]

Very exciting, congratulations Macky!!

[@cr81hq789456]

That was amazing to watch

[@peterjay6580]

Wow, that was exciting to watch! Great racing.

[@redriverbike]

Sweet! Congrats!!!!

[@Britishnate]

Congrats on the win! A well contested race

[@jasongrubb3350]

Homie's manual at 19:20 was dope as hell

[@sydandmacky]

Agreed!

[@cmbishop21]

Way to freaking go Macky!

[@TheVuk1976]

Congratulations!!!!

[@SherieBrown600]

Congrats Macky

[@JessAlicaya]

Gave me chills at the end. Good job Macky!!!

[@lforrest14]

Hell yeah man, great job and congratulations!

[@jujuryan9632]

Congrats!!!

[@vincedavis5326]

Congratulations! A great ride for you both!

[@bitminerbob6731]

Well done. That was a fun race to watch.

[@faiminifan4127]

Awesome footage! Exhilarating race!... And of course, congrats for the win and respect for the sportsmanship!!

[@flotownstick2992]

Congrats and great video! The suspense was fun.

[@davo6628]

This is an excellent race video, awesome job!

[@PaulBeiser]

Congrats! What a race, loved the footage, a great perspective on the speed and skills required. So cool!

[@89yjrj]

Congrats and way to go! You raced a very clean race and should be very proud!

[@Gabesafish]

Way to go Macky!!! That was awesome to be able to ride along!

[@byronpeterson795]

Holy crazy finish! Glad you are both okay. Congrats on the win.

[@danielb5223]

That was an awesome display of racing from both of you guys. Thanks for the ride along. Glad to see you and Syd back to racing

[@donbracci2199]

Congratulations and thank you for sharing all aspects of the race 🏁

[@davidboucher4535]

Congratulations Macky, great ride and video!

[@maestrop427]

Really exciting race! Congradulations Macky, on the win, you deserved it. I Ioved the bike check you guys did at the beginning as well, very nice build by Syd!

[@perryirons1399]

Outstanding! Great job Macky!

[@johnglynn7795]

Macky, AWESOME video, great race and congrats on you victory! Well deserved, Jg

[@toddtucker4602]

Congratulations Macky! Great race and great video!

[@scottaw]

Wow, that is impressive. Congrats!

[@01FozzyS]

What a battle, what a race, what a finish. Well done,Mackie! Those Stars and Stripes!

[@1pho3nixmatt]

Really pushing each other hard, great race.

[@billderas3420]

Super ride. You following in second for much of the race made it so much more exciting to watch. Happy championship!

[@phonemaninnz]

Congrats Macky, saw the short track vid as well so great work on masking this as well. Had me glued from the start and those descents were wicked, was a very hairy crash and am super pleased that you were able to get up and finish without someone passing while you were down. Congrats again, yours and Syds vid are inspirational. Keep it up and may Syd be back soon.

[@LLeoBan]

Congrats man! it was an exciting race!

[@grayareauk]

Congratulations, well deserved after the last 18 months you both have just had.

[@scottcoulas8800]

Congratulations Macky and thank you both for being an inspiration with your videos. Keep up the great work and know we love you up here on Vancouver Island.

[@roamingwolfpack]

Great job Macky!

[@markyrooney]

Edge of seat during whole race, incredible victory (and video) - a win for the good guys.

[@wlguasch]

Congrats on the win. One of your best videos. Excellent job on story telling.

[@stephencolton299]

You're a hell of a rider Macky and that was some of the best footage I've watched. Kudos to you both

[@dustind9242]

You guys were flowing so smooth.. Awesome footage. Congrats!

[@crisdiaz32107]

What a race! Good job

[@kimpedersen]

This is the best actionmovie i've seen this year! Those descents were SICK! - the speed in such a narro singletrack :O Big congrats to the win \o/ cheers from Sweden!

[@dinobatchelor9404]

Dude! Your decending skills are on another level. It was awesome watching both racers just going for it. Respect!👍

[@michaellangfitt2077]

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU Mackey. What a comeback!!!!

[@MikeK02048]

One of the best POV race videos I've seen. So glad Macky won!! You really deserved it!

[@waynecallister2236]

One of your best videos (and that says a lot!)! I can't believe how crazy fast you were descending on a hard tail! In spite of all the foreshadowing I was completely taken by surprise at the crash. The ability to get up and keep going after a mishap has always been the mark of a true champion. With a single speed you rock or you walk, and Macky YOU ROCK!

[@adammoore8712]

Best race footage yet. Awesome work on the race and footage editing.

[@GMoneyLove]

And that... is racing. Great job to both of you. Always a class act, Macky. Great race video.. thanks for bringing us along! Congrats.

[@adriansardina8528]

Unfortunate crash, but still congratulations Macky, love from the Philippines way to gooo!!

[@PhilGartman]

Great race Macky! It's nice to see race videos again. I think I only saw one or two After discovering your channel before lockdown happened. It's freely really exciting!

[@colindixon9543]

Congratulations Macky, that was a hell of an effort 👍

[@440a440mosrite]

Awesome. Nice job! Good sport too!

[@christhee68]

That last lap was really exciting to watch. Thanks for sharing.

[@clydes001]

awesome riding, Macky. Great support from Syd too

[@razmtb5028]

Congratulation Macky!!! Single Speed Champ!!

[@ynwadpaggy8157]

Macky Congratulation ! I love the video and the down hill with Sam in the front was AMAZING. Thanks you both Syd & Macky.

[@PezRaider]

Congratulations, hope you have more podiums this year!

[@frankwinters3732]

That was an AWESOME duel! Great ride Mackey! Sam was smooth as silk. Super show!

[@charliebamford2807]

Fantastic edge of the seat stuff. Boy o boy do we need videos like this with the world in such a mess!

[@pokie0622]

Congrats

[@1josefat]

Well done Macky!

[@vivianfaithfull4748]

Awesome job Mackie- great to see you back winning races! And yes you had him anyway.

[@kevinlanchester42]

Wow! Best race video I've seen for a long while. Hope Sam recovered ok, Great race Macky, National champion congratulations 👏👏

[@redtirepump]

Congratulations on a fantastic race. Such great footage and commentary at the end. I really enjoyed watching this episode! Your attitude and compliments with other racers is such an inspiration. I want to share this video with the NICA XC racers I coach to show how it's done!

[@b.r.3232]

Very cool!! Nice job!! Crash was unfortunate, but was still a spectacular race

[@vithyatith1668]

Love single spreed and great video. Congratulation!

[@AntonioOrru21]

Wow loved this video, epic battle

[@dimimtb]

Nice race vid, it looked like you had him at the end regardless. Love how polite you are as your racing.