Furka Pass (east) - Switzerland raw runs [#3]

[@jianxi]

Just the sound of the gear shifting is so satisfying.

[@BIKESTERLPK]

true story

[@DS-um9hi]

I love these videos... No boring commentary, no obnoxious background music, no fancy graphics. Cycling and KZbin in its purest form. This is what YT was for back in the day.

[@grantone30629]

me too i love this video

[@sergiogonzalesYT]

+1

[@olafschwenn6881]

Right

[@thinkingimpaired5663]

Less YT bs

[@calvincrane]

Yes you tube without the shock faces on every thumbnail appealing to 8 year olds giving clicks..

[@joepug]

It's pointless to say don't try this at home so I'll just say to every cyclist who watches this: learn what "target fixation" is and how to avoid it. These two (and all pros) are masters of not fixating on dangers in the road (especially oncoming cars) and finding the safe line in those situations. Good life advice too.

[@roadglide]

You mitigate dangers as best you can. Tire blow outs, carbon failures, animals , anomalies, etc. When it’s your time. It’s your time. Peace

[@patrick_3723]

Good shout, can still remember being coached in my XC days into not looking where you don't want to.. Still think about it now on any techy or sketchy riding

[@SingaporeUntold]

@@roadglide exactly this. There are times where things happen unexpected. Just last week i went around a blind bend and a truck was there taking over the whole path. Lucky there is a grass to go onto. My fault. If I can’t see ahead then i shouldn’t assume empty. My bike crash last year was an equipment failure and I flew off the bike, snapped the collar bone. Hell when i see the cliff in this vid, I’m tempt to fly off mentally so I don’t have to hear my wife’s nagging anymore 😂😂😂

[@roadglide]

@@SingaporeUntold 😂

[@Far-cw2xy]

@@aaron___6014 I’ve never tried riding like this. I can also guarantee that I will never try riding like this after reading the comment.

[@PierreAlainMaire]

Watching this in 4k in the morning has given me a smile for the day 😎 the image quality is amazing, well done for the superb ride !

[@SAFABrian]

Thanks

[@JoshuaTHawkins]

Absolutely stunning scenery! Loved how you could see down into the valley and even some of the lower hairpins as you descended.

[@kashifnyc]

Wow! Just wow! I drove from Milan to Lucerne last fall and visited all the famous spots in the region. Roads are insane. The never ending tunnels … it’s just heavenly. To be honest at some spots I was scared driving on the mountains and these riders are fearless and a so freakishly good.

[@adamweb]

Jealous of all the amazing roads you get to ride! That scenery and lighting is so gorgeous it almost looks CG!

[@tool5150]

Yeah it almost looks real!🤦‍♂️

[@hungryrefrigerator5784]

The view is stunning. Glad I stumbled upon the SAFA Brain channel because your videos take me on a journey to different locations through road biking. Watching the SAFA Brain videos puts me in a relaxing mood because I love seeing pro cyclists ride on the open road. Keep up the good work!

[@alinleonard9544]

5:10 This is insane to make that overcom in the corner, (at almost 70km.h) These boys are risking their lives with these descents in tight turns.There is a saying, once it works, the second time, it works, but the third time, it can just go, and at such speeds, no one saves you, if some car was comming from the opposite direction it will be AMEN AND GO TO HEAVEN.

[@elioenaivazquez9425]

Al cielo?si la vida es un regalo de Dios,para que crees que quiera Dios gente irresponsable que no cuida su vida.Estos van derechito pero al panteón.Eclesiastes 9:10

[@ehcsk]

Yep. It happened to me in 1998. Last year I was finally able to drive downhill again... you are right, a car or anything comes, you are not able to stop. It didn't worth it. I was young, too brave... I lost so many years, and missed cycling. Be sure you are able stop in any circumstances

[@glpxt]

They can risk their own lives as much as they like. But at 12:28 they are risking other peoples lives. There is usually a reason why there is a 30 km/h speed limit in a village. But who cares, they blast through the village full speed, respect is for wimps. Reckless, not funny. And what for? Less than 10 Seconds later they finish their run anyway. Plain stupid.

[@hamstermomoco]

Well said, these selfish people really piss me off. Just to satisfy their own pleasure and put so many unnecessary people at risk along with them.

[@jacc88888]

@@glpxtAgree. Selfish

[@mtbmadman011]

That POV is insane ! Outstanding !

[@dmoore4520]

Not a second in this video that isn't completely gorgeous and picture-esque. Dope as hell man!

[@jamelwright3234]

Love these runs. No nonsense, just raw rides!

[@alishokri455]

My palms are sweaty just watching this! That was amazing

[@valentinhernandez924]

Yo si estoy espantado muy rápidos y las curvas impresionantes

[@Janthonyx]

moms spaghetti

[@markhaneklaus282]

Such a beautiful scenery...the appearence of , sky,sun light and colors...wow , ,any time one gets winter blues it just disappeares...

[@ludovitkonecny6624]

just drove a very similar style but very short one yesterday, so let me tell you about fear. There is no fear, there is just pure joy and euphoria. You are so high on emotions and so focused on the bike that it becomes your limb extension. There is an enormous control over the bike so most of the situations are pretty safe. The rest is beyond your influence anyway

[@mumenguvuze2093]

A moment of appreciation for the guy shooting the video ... amazing. .. And to the Swiss people , you are so lucky to live in such a beautiful country ... Cheers!!! For guys like me from Kenya , I can only envy you.

[@UpperEchelon8]

SAFA and Taylor make a Great Team. 🤩

[@user-uh6lm5wv6n]

I did this yesterday and GrimselPass the day before, both are utterly magnificent and just enormous to the eye. The peaks still have snow on them right now and my god is it something to behold, I stopped to take it all in and it is incomprehensible to the mind. Man its hard to not look at them when youre descending but I tell ya if you look for 2-3 secs too long youre a goner

[@anonymous2851]

I would just drive slow and enjoy the view! It looks so peaceful

[@iDarkXY]

5:11 wasn’t necessary to risk your life for that shot. Stunning scenery tho!

[@rych7852]

They're both dumb. And eventually dumb peoples luck runs out

[@affemitwaffedxc]

ye same with the redlight, stupid af

[@Randomspaghettitouched]

Blud doesn't know about drones

[@cebruthius]

@@Randomspaghettitouched Blud don't understand blind corners

[@AtakanCOBAN54]

Thank u Brian. Excellent dude. Congratulations. I continue to recommend and watch with pleasure. From Türkiye with hello dude.

[@marioescanuelas8167]

Well, that got my heart rate going! Thanks, Safa.

[@BlatheringSkite]

My mind is completely blown…. Brother Safa once again you inspire the soul of it all. This was brilliant!!!

[@tedjohnson64]

This is the most amazing footage I’ve ever seen! They should hire you guys to film the TdF descents, from inside the peleton, because your descent filming technique is a thousand times better than the official videos. If not for the side shot at the beginning, I would have assumed that the person recording was on a motorcycle.

[@TesterAnimal1]

I did this descent last year. That lack of barriers. You’d fly and drop HUNDREDS of feet if you missed a hairpin. Have you done the Gavia to Ponte di Legno descent? If you like danger, that’s for you. Single track. No barriers, huge drops. Very easy to die on. I followed a couple of motorbikes down, so was well in control. Only felt scared later when I remembered it!

[@APdSR70]

I saw Darwin waiting after some of the blind bends

[@motivationcloud9]

the sheer sound of gears changing and the sound of friction of the chain while he powers is surreal

[@sinnaru6286]

The view on the 1st minute, amazing, i should definitely visit this country someday.

[@jeffaragon444]

These videos are phenomenal. Thank you

[@danielh9269]

Amazing view and awesome descend! Thank you for sharing the video.

[@Ms9VeLo3G]

Beautiful descent and congratulations to both of you for the progression but the landscape is spectacular.nice video, well fine👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🦾🫡

[@amged-al-omda]

Very pleasant. God bless you for practicing this sport You have brought back my enthusiasm, thank you

[@InTheCity0908]

The footage is amazing. The view is just awsome.

[@Percevalois]

This landscape looks fantastic

[@badman104]

Amazing Safa ! I really enjoy these videos 🚲

[@who_stole_my_username]

Wow what a ride! What a road! Amazing from top to bottom.

[@naldridge95]

This is about as perfect as cycling can get!

[@__marshie]

No cars would be perfection.

[@cyclingaroundbizerte]

Amazing, I love your videos it inspired me to get a bike and start Cycling. I m still slow 😅😅 but it's really fun

[@saeedalseiari1]

شكرًا

[@Baleryanongmanlalakbay]

Perfect place to ride a bike🙂

[@Robert_Kroeher]

only a few weeks and the pass will be open. Can't wait to get there

[@michaeldang8189]

I feel that the camera man is even more skillful with constant distant from the biker and super stable camera view.

[@florinho1994]

Gimble

[@joergbeigang]

amazing how little traffic. Did the Furka a few years back, love this road

[@matthewjohnston3195]

Probably because motorists are afraid of meeting cyclists like this and being charged with causing death by dangerous driving.

[@Jamess92]

That turn at 5:09 was pure suicide!

[@clairofan01]

yeah my first thought was wow thats moronic

[@DanTuber]

One of them will get killed one day. All it takes is for something to come out on the road like a stray dog and it's goodnight!

[@nickjohnson710]

And stones on the road, I can't imagine, the consequences! But awesome video lol

[@Kingloui10]

One brake failure right before a turn and you're done! Main thing that scares me going down the roads in Colorado's mountains.

[@julesjulian75]

Dura Ace HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES DONT FAIL. IF ONE FAILED, U STILL GOT ANOTHER ONE. THEY ARE THAT GOOD THAT ONE BRAKE WILL STOP YOU. I KNOW, IVE HAVE THEM ON MY SCOTT FOIL

[@peastfist1602]

That view straight out like elden ring 😍😍 , what a beautiful scenery

[@abrahamkhan4379]

Sound is Smooth like Butter 🫠

[@janweiss1202]

great weather, great ability and courage, great video awesome !

[@methylmike]

such high polish! the universe thanks you

[@methylmike]

y'all are nuts omg

[@kerrysupporter]

Kudos to the man following you on his bike

[@jhcycling3098]

I would have done ”Mary Poppins” from first corner with these speeds.. and gone To The Moon! before crashing spectaculary on the hill.. crazy smooth ride! 🤩

[@avanti_sognatori]

Safa!!! Tu ed il tuo amico siete dei PAZZI! Bravissimi, ma pazzi!!! Sono mezzo morto di paura. 😱😱😱😱😱

[@kiffeeify]

I did this twice with my tour bike! Its an amazing ride, also up on the other side :)

[@alinleonard9544]

6:13 red is for every vehicle , not just for cars, the car on the opposite direction has green, so the crash is justa a inch away, you like adrenaline to the max, but life?

[@tomwob1642]

… and riding with 65 km/h in a „30 Zone“ (at the end) is completly stupid 🤮. What will happen if a child is running into your way, I can‘t belief what I saw 👎

[@Hypersonicbiker]

Switzerland is heaven in the world. Thx for video.

[@LuiSamson-qi7mq]

Amazing video, i love the beautiful nature.

[@ForceMassMotion-b6v]

Superb, descent and footage too, nice work lads

[@alik556]

the amount of trust one must have in their gear to hit these speeds... unreal.

[@user-uh6lm5wv6n]

12:37 exactly my reaction when I got to the bottom into Realp (the town at the bottom)...most satisfying euphoric feeling ever

[@zingarovskij]

Few, if none, have noticed the flash at @12:35 coming from the house on the right. Riding through at village at 65 kph warrants a ticket for speeding :-)

[@SuperZardo]

it's just the sun hitting the lens at an odd angle

[@zaranski1889]

I would never get balls to do this in my bicycle which is pretty simple. Imagine the own wheel getting the bicycle in the downhill when there is not even fence on the road. I would love to fly and stop in those hard stones right below 😂👏 nice video by the way

[@sandrobrungger6943]

This is exactly why so many people hate cyclists in Switzerland... overtaking without looking ahead (5:10), running a red light (6:10), again on the wrong side of the road with a bend ahead...(09:00) and again at 11:53. This may be fun for you, and it has worked this time. But the time will come when a car suddenly appears. And maybe you think about the other person in the car. The trauma that person must be going through, maybe killing a person while just trying to enjoy a nice rideout, just because you couldnt be a little bit more patient.

[@mikeonbike8100]

11:53 is just too much…! I mean, the video is impressive but this corner could take their lives if there was a car behind the corner.

[@MrDmitry4ever]

@@mikeonbike8100wanted to say the same. Jz it was a super close call. Where you don’t see assume there’s something in there. Guys just lucked out for the content

[@eudaenomic]

I understand the need and effect of throwing a knee out in the direction of turn, to reduce wind drag, sit on the seat. Place your knees together point toes forward with heels in. Hands under the handle bar head tucked down. I used a mirror over the front wheel I could see the road from. Hairpins I would begin early from the very outside to the center the to the outside mimicing the outer edge of the road.

[@gouravtalwar8499]

if this was shot in INDIA, you would frequently pulling break due to traffic on the road way. Blessed to have clear sky and clear ROAD with beautiful senery around.

[@vinayakahegde2426]

Absolutely stunning!

[@igotugot7941]

Beautiful pass route! But I will never understand why at 12:26 you rage through the village at over 40 MPH when it is only allowed around 19 MPH… Just reckless

[@matthewjohnston3195]

Totally agree. Speed limits in built up areas are there to protect pedestrians.

[@ezb77]

Technically speed limits do not apply to bicycles in Switzerland... That being said. I agree, it's reckless.

[@liquidSpin]

SAFA defies the laws of aerodynamics....dude is always keeping up with the riders he films while wearing backpack/camera gear! Gotta love the Scott Addict RC's they are so fast on both the climbs and descents :)

[@khursheed.fateh.786]

At first I was hesitant to click play but after a few seconds of play I was completely immersed in the scenes of video.

[@mildthing]

That chatter at 3:45 is scary af! Thanks for the video

[@SAFABrian]

😬

[@elpina587]

Watching this on tv man this is bananas

[@raddgaming9969]

awesome video best cycling i;ve ever watch on youtube.

[@ronieadlawan4956]

Oh... I believed the rider, and also I believed the road, that's amazing place... ✌️✌️✌️

[@gabrielflores3360]

This guy is living life on the edge

[@Xeanaa]

What That Means You Said ?

[@bl00dspec75]

With the kind of intrusive thoughts I have, I don't know if I will survive this beautiful pass 🤣

[@ANKH123]

This is my bike way dream - just WOW! Best regards from Poland : )

[@DiegoCambra]

Red lights are just a suggestion?

[@rych7852]

Yes, if you're an entitled ass hat. Especially if you're a tourist disrespecting the local traffic laws by riding like a fool

[@loendsti]

nope, decor

[@elgrupo2069]

is a great videos, like others have written already but you should respect the trafic rules as well, it is good for all others as well, thx mate

[@LuisRodriguez-br6et]

This is totally awesome guys 👍🏽👍🏽

[@markabellar4152]

I love the scenery.

[@EuropeanBison.]

Peaceful video. Love this

[@leedorney]

Nowt like Switzerland for scenery..getting balance points is what it's all about for me which varies with speed/turning angles..

[@bethearl8686]

I love all your videos. This one would have been much nicer if you weren't cycling directly into the sun. Maybe film it again later in the day? I'd love it!

[@akira0981]

好美的 瑞士 小鎮 ~ 一路衝下山 看起來 真爽~😆😆

[@akira0981]

一轉眼 5個月了 😚

[@dqfu1729]

Thats the World in its own beauty. Wow:)

[@MrLAMAJD]

Those new graphics in GTA 6 are amazing

[@rjacko7478]

Stay safe , Keep Living the Dream..

[@Doberman-z1o]

Add to my bucket list to visit there

[@FaisalAhmadNoori]

Beautiful place, great performance ❤

[@wavehuge7635]

and now back to the top of the hill

[@orinkle]

Cameraman never die

[@mikemike7915]

very beautiful sense

[@xinienRandom]

I am enjoying the view here

[@luispaulinocascante7911]

A wonderful video!

[@khursheed.fateh.786]

3:22 How you get and display text information on left side of the video?

[@Cycling.in.Romania]

Perfect flow 🏆🏆🏆

[@mcrew8645]

It's crazy to me that maybe six months ago I would watch these and find them terrifying and beyond anything I could ever do... Now I'm doing descents sometimes longer than this, though not quite as fast and with less dramatic dropoffs.

[@willross5108]

Awesome, so great, could get ahead of shifting better when approaching hairpin under breaking shift to the gear you will want to reaccelerate upon the exit instead of gear slapping under load . But yah another killer video!

[@FlyingBluebirdStory]

This is so beautiful ,amazing mindblowing natural beauty❤️❤️❤️

[@RedShipsofSpainAgain]

Awesome video. One unsolicited suggestion I'd give is to swap the black kit to something much more high viz, like neon green or neon orange. Reason being that you'll be more visible to drivers on the road than in a black kit. It could be the difference of being seen by a driver versus not seen and a resulting collision. But mad respect for your descending skills.

[@SingaporeUntold]

And some blinking lights. Not a single light brand wants to sponsor this guy? Liability?

[@fabiankroger4645]

Awesome view!