Mt. 7 PSYCHOSIS DH RACE RUN! Can We Beat Sam Hill's time?

[@TomCaldwell]

This is savage Jesse. Respect to anyone getting down that

[@fillfreakin2245]

I would have crashed 10 times going 1/2 as fast!

[@plumberhero]

That left hand shortcut was epic!

[@ianfurqueron5850]

Apparently, he's "French" Canadian. 😉

[@jeffreyschmaus1376]

Surprised they didn't tape that!

[@HiddenSwat]

That looks so steep on camera, can’t imagine how it really is

[@thelongestnameinthecomment9677]

This is a joke compared to how steep it actually is...

[@Hephaestus_God]

@@thelongestnameinthecomment9677 You can tell when one of the best downhill bikers looks like he is taking a strole on flat ground that it's very steep lol

[@kanderson622]

Absolutely fascinating how the mind and body can still function at such a high level when the cardiovascular system is under such stress. Cracking work.

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

That's what the training is for!

[@dereklangerud446]

The speed on that bottom section was just unreal

[@dina3087]

Finally a POV of this race! Years waiting to see what it was like.

[@guyname9646]

This is one of those tracks thats scary even on go pro footage. Cant imagine what it looks like in person

[@jk2302]

Can't believe there was actually a "Hike-a-Bike" in there, that track had everything!

[@rolux4853]

What’s a Hike-a-bike?

[@wernervandermerwe8422]

@@rolux4853 literally what it sounds like

[@rolux4853]

Werner van der Merwe the Part where he pushed his bike up the mountain? I always use the term „push bike“ for downhillers, which aren’t able to climb a hill.

[@rubbersidedown1356]

There was no Hike-a-Bike in there. There was lack of training, endurance and skill.

[@jk2302]

@@rubbersidedown1356 Get out of here you bum. The best enduro and downhill athletes in Canada competing... I don't think there was a lack of anything.

[@SeatTimeClips]

When you realize he's riding a single crown... 😲

[@logankurtz9150]

Seems to me that the lighter enduro bike is the obvious choice for this track taking into account the multiple pedal sections and hike a bike

[@kirboturbo6932]

@@logankurtz9150 I agree, the extra travel seems like it would be a hindrance on that track too, all about speed

[@endurogod-r1e]

To be fair the slayer is practically a downhill bike that pedals like a champ

[@fillfreakin2245]

That is just insanely fast. That beginning - the GoPro effect makes you think: why isn't he going a bit faster? But hearing the skidding, you can tell it's just so insanely steep that it's a super careful balancing act between not completely skidding out and picking up too much speed you can't get any braking done anymore. Then some hike a bike, and more super steep stuff, which I can't believe you rode that fast. And it's just all pure singletrack, no real line choice, or "I'll go a little wider to bleed off speed for a turn" - it's do or die! And it just... ...goes... ...on. Well done Jesse. Not sure where you finished, but well done. I look at the hundreds of turns you did at mach speed on this run, and it makes it all the more unbelievable that you crashed in the Enduro last week.

[@betonblack95]

The camera can't possibly capture how steep this is.

[@ThirdEye710]

anyone that thinks its not steep would be over their handlebars in half a second

[@frothylab]

@@ThirdEye710 They wouldn't even drop in. The run in has serious gopro effect and the sign at the top says it gets steeper after the first corner. Super fun course though!

[@odin2144]

If you haven't ridden the unmarked trails on Mt. Ashland in Oregon you don't know steep.

[@hugh6025]

@@odin2144 ah yes, the only steep place on earth

[@odin2144]

@@hugh6025 this is true

[@Kortochtjock]

Hooooooooly heck! That drop at 9:20-ish scared me, and i'm a comfy chair!

[@tonyjofenig6833]

Hopefully they hold this for a few more years, so Sam can come back and defend his title on new equipment (13 years later?), pretty sure he would take a little time off his old record with bigger wheels and slacker geo, not to mention better tires, brakes, etc...

[@BCsJonathanTM]

Thanks for the great view of this track. All I want in mtb vids is this... feeling like I'm riding when I can't get on the bike today.

[@butchgreene]

Thanks for posting. Have always wanted to see a POV of this. And to see it in full race mode all the better!!!

[@phiko5411]

Jesse you are insane. Your condition and fitness is outstanding. Just an inspiration. Good Luck and Have fun for the upcoming dual event

[@zGJungle]

Crazy endurance man, I would have to stop at least 3 times! A long track in the UK is a quater of this track.

[@JFTM_]

I remember watching an old Mahalo My Dude/ IFHT video on this, was nuts then, is nuts now

[@99MrJ99]

That last section I felt like I was in a fighter jet. That was sick dude

[@bikebudha01]

One of the 7 wonders of the world is how Gopro 'flattens' everything.

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

haha you'll just have to ride it yourself

[@akammer1000]

What a sick run! That middle hike a bike really shows mental fortitude to be able to go right back into pinning it once you get to the top. Unreal!

[@tsnaza250]

I've never seen a POV of this course, thanks for posting. Also didn't realize how long it is. My forearms woulda been blown out within the first mile, as steep as it looks. Didn't see the 'lap' comparison to Hills time, I'll have to look that up. Hella fast run, all on a single crown - must be the 38 up front, pulling damping duty!

[@bryndrew]

I have to get over to Golden! That would be a super fun hour long descent for me

[@xdswaefr]

It’s so surreal seeing the hill I grew up sledding on being used as a racetrack again, and being absolutely picked apart and obliterated like this!!! Very very cool to see, that was some amazing racing

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

It's such a sick trail, would love to do it again!

[@rosie_______]

Sam pilgrim would call this the track of absolute steepness of doomage

[@doppler327]

when the fast guys are crawling and dragging tire, respect the terrain, cant imagine how legit that trail must be

[@maximosmorgan9727]

Wow....this is a track of extremes! Super steep sections, crazy pedal/hike a bike sections, super long! I think this track is in your wheelhouse Jesse! Rooting for you!!!

[@mickfromrocky]

That’s just nuts . Respect to anyone that drops in on this trail . Jesse thanks for sharing that

[@северныйкролик-ш8л]

Wow after that finish jump i fully expected the track to be a longer chill time, a short moment to realize you made it..but no haha, a brutal stop

[@jeremiemcclean1635]

Just gripped watching..couldn’t blink. That lefty shortcut was nice

[@roik.6694]

I believe they raced this on a 26” wheels .

[@TheAnauerodrigues]

And DH bike

[@coenmtb]

Oh my that first part is steep! Big respect how you managed to dodge all the trees further down as well!

[@8geier]

You the man Jesse!

[@mrvwbug4423]

That is crazy steep, most of us probably couldn't even ride that at all. And they even had trailside snacks most of the way, lots of huckleberry bushes next to the trail hehe.

[@kresokresovski7515]

What a race, what a ride! It is just breathtaking !

[@TheRotundRider]

How slow and cautious you were at the start is a testament to how steep this trail is. That and the fact that it LOOKS steep on video too.

[@alwaysonyoutubem8]

heart rate peaking on that off bike section!! Respect dude

[@LegendsOfTheLoam]

Oh man that was an insane run! What a weapon you are Jesse some hardcore grit and focus 🔥 damn I'd love to ride that trail some day. Thanks for sharing 🤟

[@folkee]

Jesus, I’m sweaty just watching that. Mad respect.

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

haha, thanks!

[@jptothetree]

For a pro to be taking it that cautiously in the beginning sector, you know it's gnarly as hell. You can hear the rear tire dragging like crazy!

[@mel22b]

Thats truly incredible! Awesome ride

[@sprocketjockey9]

Man, what a race run- you know its a legit uphill when you have to hike a bike

[@scottburnett7119]

And Sam's time was from back in the day ? So RAD 🤘🏻

[@mongooseman310]

26 ain't dead lol still holding Records I see Sam the man Flat Pedals wins Medals

[@maxnordstrom3102]

Sam's time was back in the day was 12:49. Crazy how much bikes have evolved since then 😮 However the course may have. Changed a little since then and the shortcut Jesse took maybe wasn't available then so Sam's time is still pretty close 👍

[@mongooseman310]

Let's not forget how much heavier those bikes are too vs these new skool ones

[@JustinH72]

This section hasn't been raced in like 12 years. All but one rider beat the trail record.

[@agentimperial]

@@maxnordstrom3102 This run was 11:46 and got 5th place in the results this year. So yes, beat Sam's time by over a minute.

[@dgsx]

This was super fun to watch, thanks!

[@dracopalidine]

The uphill part where you had to get off the bike made me exhausted just from watching.

[@trailsurfersendurocrew]

Incredibly fast! Thanks for all the POVs Jesse :)

[@freerideinkmtb2420]

Holy shit. That was intense! You were ripppppin' super sick to watch 🤟

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

Thanks! It was a fun lap!

[@ExiegeCycle]

that super steep starting section . nice ride!

[@nathangaffran]

That is such a gnarly race track. So Rad!

[@tissaenduroadventures7425]

Really, I wouldn't be able to do this this fast, how did the racers go down that that fast with old bikes, still can't believe it!

[@denniskulev7027]

There not old bikes 🚲

[@tissaenduroadventures7425]

@@denniskulev7027 Back then they weren´t, youre right

[@henlustarke8362]

That was just one of the most incredible and intense runs i have ever seen! I wonder if the back to back racing helped with dealing with that level of intensity and concentration!?

[@Killjoy434]

Absolute warp speed! Fair play. 👍

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

Thanks! 👍

[@miktub1555]

That was incredible

[@nicklasblom9440]

Only one word...SICK!

[@cainage]

Oh. My. God!!! That was hectic af!!! Unreal 🤘🤘

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

So hectic!

[@mattbagley2496]

I like that this has pennywise - peaceful day as the backing music.

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

Perfect.

[@WWulf]

Crazy steep start - wow.

[@mongooseman310]

Sik Track has it all know wonder Mr Hill like the EWS got all the Bomb ungromed tech single track flat high speed turns busting out the Flat Pedals to Win more Medals great run tho love it even a Bike Hike to ridge was unexpected to see on the race

[@vudunof]

Awesome trail & first time I’ve seen it - where? Great job my man👆

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

British Columbia, Canada

[@vudunof]

@@JesseMelamedMTB Where in BC, I’ve ridden Whistler multiple times

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

@@vudunof golden

[@tdone2811]

Savage steep....well done

[@Mighty_Marty]

That bottom pipeline section looked nuts! 🚴🏻‍♂️💨💨💨

[@mattabe99]

Geez that's beyond impressive

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

Super Steep!

[@Dinie09]

Fricken Psychosis, what a crazy trail

[@mtbtrailshunt3401]

That's looks insane

[@19nolram82]

That was an insane stage bro!! 💪

[@jaredrude431]

You ran that on a single crown enduro bike? That seems kind of crazy. Nice video.

[@IamSeafarer]

New gen Slayer is a beast. Also more importantly Jesse is a beast.

[@tonyjofenig6833]

Also, Fox 38 on the front, so, 180mm travel with 38mm stantions, pretty much a DH fork from 13 years ago.

[@davidpfaffenberger5019]

Damn, Jesse went deep into the pain cave on that climb!

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

Very deep..

[@rl9810]

03:40 I need my own life coach when I have to hike a bike.

[@simondaberooni6483]

absolute unit.

[@mattsalladay7190]

1:15 gave me a good laugh. Should have brought your drag chute for some of those sections.

[@deisen123]

You have to let us know if you beat his time! Crazy effort on this. Thanks for sharing.

[@bcmtbvids]

So stoked you are racing Mount 7! Dead dog is unreal steep. What's another trail you've ridden that has been that committal?

[@kj686]

This is so gnarly

[@mokky4548]

This is so hypnotising

[@markrees8972]

Awsome run and a great time but to beat Sam Hill's time you need to do it on a 26inch wheeled DH bike!

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

haha that would be even more terrifying

[@markrees8972]

@@JesseMelamedMTB the collective film Seasons around 42 minuets in there is a good 4 minuets section covering Sam hill and Steve smiths race runs

[@erik.lindberg89]

Crazy fast!

[@Si-bw3is]

Is this “skidmarks” on Trailforks?

[@richcain5127]

Should have just hopped on your GT snowracer!

[@hobmarg]

If the race was yesterday why aren't there results posted anywhere? Bit confused how Crankworx is doing the results?

[@soundslikeaplan841]

I NEED TO RIDE THAT TRACK!

[@JEMTB90]

You know it's steep when you get vertigo as you go over the first mound into that decent and looks steep on a GoPro.... god damn

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

haha yup!

[@alessiolettieri120]

which camera have you used in this video?

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

GoPro Hero 8!

[@baileychristie5747]

You should be pedalling up that pinch at the start!

[@kylec278]

congratulations you bested the gopro effect this race is crazy

[@Movementdeluxe]

I play apex too 10k kill wraith 20bmb 4k pred✌🏼💪🏽😂and an enduro racer too

[@kylec278]

Adam rides i stopped playing midway season 5 cos i just lost my love for the game as the developers kept doing bad thinsg to the game and especially after they added the voidwalker back because that was my favourite skin and i loved how it was my first rare skin 😔 oh well lol mtb wont do that to me

[@a-one1119]

Go....goooo

[@masonrudolph7249]

yes lad!

[@HankBizzle]

How hot were your brake discs after that? 🔥

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

I’m sure very hot! I wasn’t about to touch them to find out.

[@PetitTerrible]

The final section...dude, like a f*cking misile

[@AnthonyCr-ix3hh]

Did you beat his time ? What a brutal track man 👏👏👏👏awesome ridding dude 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@b-manz]

Friends have done this and it’s nuts steep. Appears to be going slow but there is a reason!

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

haha yup! Didn't want to go any faster.

[@LiveAeons]

this is mental stuff!

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

Steep!

[@Movementdeluxe]

Champery 2.0

[@DrShredder]

Can someone say arm pump?! 😳 Incredible track, incredible riding 🤙🏼

[@benjaminj.daniel6860]

They dumbed down the wood drop?....

[@Rares8365]

F****ing masive dude, i literally blinked once a minute

[@lorenzosantoro2485]

Jesse, how steep is this compared to LaThuile?

[@mikeysbikeadventures]

Haha I think why is he going so slow 😝 .. . howly crap man that is a steep shute. Especially the part after that, your lightning fast 🚀

[@hobmarg]

Is there any DH track with a steeper sustained section than Dead Dog? That looks absurdly steep for so damn long.

[@nathanielgreen5329]

You were fucking cookin man holy shit

[@projectbora]

Wow, out of breath just watching that.

[@justinreynolds7944]

So how close to sam hills time?

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

We beat it!