I haven't raced this race for A DECADE (Whiskey 50 Pro Off-Road)

[@greggr1591]

Words you don't want hear as you're grinding up a climb & The Boss is about to drop you in the standings: "When you see a spot!" Well done Macky! 👍🏻

[@CanyonWanderer]

Haha, indeed on 2 spots in the video I mumbled "If you see a spot" just seconds before Macky said exactly that 🙂

[@sford1320]

Macky "if you see a good spot" Franklin

[@roddkugler2068]

I had to take a gel and one water bottle just watching this! Great job!!

[@theeoarsman921]

😄😂🤣

[@azmaier100]

Good job, this is a tough 50. I did the 50 this year for the first time with the help of my awesome coach Brian Matter and a goal of finishing with a smile. I did finish and I was just able to managed the smile.

[@sydandmacky]

Brian is awesome! The last time I raced it, he was part of the 5 person sprint I mentioned!

[@benoitrochon589]

Congrats on the race to you and the in-laws! Maybe they meed to start a channel too! Haha

[@Skogmtb]

Always amazes me how polite and encouraging Macky is to other riders during the brutal parts of the race. Great job Macky 🤘👍.

[@jbprescottaz2983]

As a mountain biker and Prescott resident this video is uniquely cool. It's awesome to see a pro's perspective of the pro Whiskey race. Going that pace on the loose downhill's is impressive. Especially after not riding it for that long. Well done. Thank you both for coming to race in our town. Hope to see you next year!

[@jamesthomasson8276]

Good on ya, Macky! I attempted the 30, but couldn’t finish after 24. So blown up from the diabolical terrain and the constant climbing that I didn’t feel safe on the descent. More hill training for me before I go back!

[@SlowAZMTB]

I so meant to watch for you, but got caught up in the excitement. My first time doing a 'race'. Only the 15, but happy.

[@sydandmacky]

Congrats!

[@mikieson]

well..we all want to win everything we face through our days. Rather a bike race or just winning at our employment in some way be it a raise promotion etc..Sometimes it works out.Sometimes it dont. As for you guys,this sport is rough. You age. you get injured. You have setbacks. Things happen. Time moves on. Sometimes we can catch a glimpse of that former glory and sometimes..well..again...time catches up. You did well Macky. Try not to think about it too much. It will ruin your fun. Just go with the flow and keep being AWESOME! You have a good team behind you "SYD,Mom,Dad,InLaws"and also a good family that gets out there and showing the world life isnt over after 50..

[@JoshuaTozer]

Thanks for sharing your journey with us, Syd and Macky! You guys always get me back out on my legs and on my bike.

[@davidnorman4730]

Always enjoy your stuff. Would like to see some more content with the racing parents (if they don't mind). That's a racing demographic you don't get to see often.

[@SWFBrickbox]

Happy to have you guys in my town :)

[@davidballesteros3635]

Great job on the race. That was a tough pro field. I am not in great shape and only did the 30 proof. Started cramping at mile 10. Still had lots of fun.

[@jluismariscal460]

That was great, excellent job Macky. I was able to complete the 50 proof and watching this video was like being there once again. Even though we did not win, It was a great experience.

[@sydandmacky]

Congrats!!

[@patrickglenn2969]

Love the punch to the cramped muscle 😂 like a hard reboot for your phone

[@sydandmacky]

It helped a little 🤣

[@rickalyssa]

Nice work. Upward and Onward. This is a great video that shows just how silly this course is!. It was my first time racing it. I thought the climbing was done at least 50 times. haha.

[@jonmiles6952]

I'm from Preskitt....damn that was awesome footage, especially seeing you fly down Sierra Prieta and grinding Cramp Hill. Way too cool🤘

[@jayswavely6371]

This race has some of the best riders in the world. No worries. Good job.

[@dvoob]

Rode the same frame you rode 10 years ago in the 30 this year. Still worked perfectly.

[@Crucifiedego]

Love that you always stay classy. Checking on other riders and cheering them on during a $5k race. Nice work as always, champ! Also... Would love to know what you're listening to for 4 hours.

[@sydandmacky]

I put together a playlist for my Everything attempt (kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoDTf2mooqeWhbs) and have been listening to it since 😁

[@katrinahase]

Loved the video! The POV footage and commentary really gave a sense of what the race is like. And I'm always impressed with Macky's sportsmanship on the trail. Way to go!

[@sagehiker]

Well done! Wow, it was weird to to see Copper Basin Road and Skull Valley approach. Of course I was racing enduro bikes 50 years ago down that track. And yes, it is Preskitt. (PHS 71)

[@frankwinters3732]

I love the XC action!

[@bagofchips55]

Omg you ride right past my gfs aunt and uncles house! I'm gonna hit some of this trail next weekend!

[@chrisdenning9816]

So much respect for you guys in these races. Macky the downhiller. I can’t believe how you navigate trees, rocks, narrow, cliffs and other riders. All the best to you both. Excited to see Syd in the next race. Thanks.

[@roneysilveira7606]

Very good Mack 👍👏🏻

[@cayennepeppa707]

Daaaang! Look! Great job. It seems like a course that'll keep you very honest. It seems to be an XC race, but with lots of techy bits/chunks so it's not like a gravel/ road race. What's amazing to me is where you finished- 28th. Okay. You've been better, but you had a different body then, that was ready for this level at this speed. I think you did great for your level of fitness. Really good job, Mack! Syd, keep fighting for it. Stress is interesting. The right amount at the right time can yield tremendous results. However, too much at the wrong time and it's a recipe for disaster. Good decision. Knowing when to hold back is just as important as knowing when to hit the gas. Thanks, as always!!

[@mattmcdowell5225]

Another great video... and another beautiful spot to race... Nice effort again Macky and an insightful post race wrap up too. Thanks And just cause I'm keeping hopeful and I relate to Syd's injury story (I'm in the midst of my own), Smart choice Syd, acceptance that you can't race EVERY race during recovery. As we say here in the Granite State, Wicked Smaht!!

[@CactusRacing2.0]

What a race! great job! this race is no small feat

[@burrellbikes4969]

Seeing Keegan is a great reminder just how fast the XCO pro’s really are! And I still hope to see you do Crusher on the Tushar!

[@wilburhenderson2768]

An absolutely beautiful race. Awesome job!

[@gregcavanaugh6259]

Love that top cap! (cheers from Gallup!)

[@pauldyer1758]

Great job it looked pretty tough and having Keegan out there pushing the pace in the front didn’t help. I didn’t know about this until this year I have been out of the MTB game several years and just picked it up again. I love the SW and was hoping you all made a video of this race. Awesome!

[@benediktmerl4510]

Very cool format, this really showed what kind of monster you are on the descents, mad respect!

[@tomlomax6208]

Macky, have you heard of a race called Gravicross at Mt Bachelor in Oregon ? Your riding skills would be really good for that race. Great Video. Thanks

[@sydandmacky]

Yes, it's on the bucket list!

[@GeekonaBike]

Eating wildfire smoke is bad for the lungs & head space too. that seems like the new normal in the South West, so I guess we learn to live with it. I'm thinking about you guys, stay safe up there.

[@BuddinAdventures]

You guys are champs! Great story telling and awesome footage always. Favorite channel for sure!!!! Thanks you two. Keep it up

[@mustclime5311]

Great video, love your race stories.

[@AFugax]

Still very impressive -I sometimes have to remind myself that you’re an “Enduro” rider…and I bet a good portion of the guys ahead of you only race XC!!

[@rhettbecky8039]

Way to go Macky!

[@txlangster6276]

Macky, you are one skilled madman on the single track. 'New Mexico' top cap, nice touch.

[@mariegendreau3157]

I’d love to know where you get those headset caps with the Zia symbol (I’m in Albuquerque)!

[@sydandmacky]

The yellow ones are leftovers from Santa Fe Brewing company when they used to do bottles. The blue one I designed and had printed by Bottle Mark so that people could tell Syd and my POV apart.

[@mariegendreau3157]

@@sydandmacky Thank you! 😊

[@tl2913]

Another solid race... well done!

[@PQV-8898]

Amazing race. Wow thanks for sharing.

[@tdaubner]

Great job! You all did great there is always time to improve.

[@blam7]

I) just did 30 proof this year and my legs was hurting for 3 days because of all the up hills 😆

[@fireroadie6654]

Hay Mackey are you going to do any gravel races this year seeing how you are racing XC. I hope so. Another great video 👍👍🍀🍻 Thanks to both of you from Texas

[@razmtb5028]

awesome!

[@mikecarter6758]

Really enjoy your content and especially the race vids. We need to get over to Prescott and ride that sweet singletrack.

[@johnpeachell1644]

Thanks for the video and congrats on a great race. My wife and I did Whiskey 50 as well for the third time. Great early season warm-up for us Northerners. What's next on the race schedule for you guys?

[@ianowens21]

Nice work

[@bryanfulcher7162]

Dude 50 miles in under 4 hours, I definitley would be feeling good about myself. Come up to Montana and run the Butte 50 or 100 for fun.

[@JenkinsB]

Dude ur gnarly!

[@budycelyn]

only complaint i have with these race videos is now i have to wait for you to post another one.

[@sydandmacky]

This Friday's is going to be especially good 😉

[@CHIEFSFAN1969]

Fantastic video, you are both amazing! Were you running Barzo/Mezcal tires? Thanks for the inspiration.

[@sydandmacky]

Yup. Well spotted.

[@felipeolivos3363]

Yo have to check the "Atacama Spirit" real cross country race that cross the widest part of Chile from the Andes to the Pacific Ocean across the center of the driest desert in the world!!! And have the tallest finish in a cross country race 5700 m.a.s.l climbing guatin Mountain

[@dcasandman]

Just signed up for this today. Trying to learn coarse info as there will be no pre ride from OKC. What tires did you run? Looks like a bit much for some aspens

[@bennysh]

3h 43m for 80.5km race, damn you beast!

[@jaxedmtb6848]

What settings (ISO, 1080p? etc) to you use on your Gopros etc?

[@sapinva]

Maybe a better strategy for the crit is to use the fattest DH tires that will fit, so when there is a crash (and there is always a crash) you just roll up and over (politely of course) without missing a pedal stroke.

[@sydandmacky]

🤣

[@logout1337]

Was that BKXC hanging out at the end there?

[@BikeLifewithRob]

Bummer we had that crash in front of us...nice job man. How did you get your GOPRO to last that long....external battery??

[@sydandmacky]

I turn it on and off throughout the race and generally don't record for longer than 5 mins at a time.

[@BikeLifewithRob]

@@sydandmacky makes sense.

[@gallorody]

How are y'all doing with the fires in New Mexico? Hope you're well.

[@sydandmacky]

We are OK. Have been on evac notice for a week now but still here. Unfortunately the county has closed all the trails because of rhe fire danger, so no MTB from home for a bit 😭 but compared to many, we are fine. thanks for thinking of us!

[@cayennepeppa707]

quick question, please? what kind of tires would you use on this type of course? it's, obviously, not an enduro, but it seems more than an xc, maybe? Thank you.

[@sydandmacky]

I ran a Vittoria Barzo in the front and a Mezcal in the rear, both in XC-race casing, so fairly XC, but not semi-slicks like I would for some courses.

[@cayennepeppa707]

@@sydandmacky Thank you!!

[@mymorristribe]

Man, that seemed like a lot of dust to eat on those fast sections. How do you deal with that? Just ignore it?

[@sydandmacky]

You think about how great your dust helmet lines are gonna look and try to breathe through your nose 🤣

[@madyogi6164]

Is it a glass of Whiskey every mile? Do I need to make a 1st mile before having the glass? 🤣🤣

[@onlyfoolriding8223]

crazy there are 20 minute gaps in pro. jesus christ . so fast.

[@markpalmer3071]

Great ride! How do you manage your cramps and still ride like that?

[@sydandmacky]

I have a lot of experience riding through cramps. It's not fun, but can often be done. Coach Mike recommends punching them as that often helps them release (I think the idea there is up sorta surprise the muscle since it isn't actually a lack of salt that causes the cramp, same idea with pickle juice, it's the surprise/taste, not the salt that helps).

[@markpalmer3071]

@@sydandmacky thanks I'm sure I'll get the opportunity to try it 😃

[@mvdh05]

What tyres did you use for the “road” race?

[@sydandmacky]

Vittoria Terreno Zero

[@d-nicebikes]

"When you see a spot!" Was getting annoyed on your behalf everyone I saw someone in your way. Good on the parents as well for the 60+ placements! Not in your 20's anymore, Sir. Time to set new goals/records for your 30's. No shame in that!

[@bryanfulcher7162]

Curious as to the ear pods you were wearing?

[@sydandmacky]

They're the Shokz OpenRun Pro. We talk about them more (and include a discount link) in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHeolmSra8yCoJo

[@victorperez8403]

👏👏Buena Dios te bendiga

[@GravelwithGreg]

Did you race the pro crit and the amateur race ?

[@sydandmacky]

Pro crit and pro race. They ran pro and amateur XC races on the same day, unlike previous years

[@GravelwithGreg]

Props to you man ! because people sandbagging the amateur race is definitely an issue

[@stanmustard7292]

28th out of how many? 28 or 280?

[@sydandmacky]

Somewhere in the high 50s, so I was about midway.

[@onlyfoolriding8223]

What bike computer is that?

[@sydandmacky]

It's the Stages Dash M200 - bit.ly/3Bz0Jhy (20% discount will show in checkout)

[@hereticyogiexpectationsups4037]

Pavement Crit for MTBs...good for spectators? Maybe. Good for racers? Probably not so much.

[@theeoarsman921]

Macky do you breathe thru your nose at all while racing?

[@sydandmacky]

Pretty much all the time if I'm not racing...

[@theeoarsman921]

@@sydandmacky If you can train yourself to breathe thru your nose and expel thru your mouth while racing it will help! I learned this in jujitsu class and it helped my MTBing a lot!

[@soar2779]

Uhhh this isn't MTB it's road biking going really slow. So stupid