MEGAVALANCHE 2021 ☄️ +100km/h on the Alpe d'Huez glacier! | Full run w/ Damien Desbrosses

From the Alpe d'Huez glacier (3330m) to the valley! This mass start race is going down 2630m of negative elevation. This is the Megalavanche Alpe d'Huez race! Relive it from the inside!
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[@arthurwhittle7106]

Dude, mad respect. That's one of the craziest things I've ever seen. I lost count of all the places where you could have died. Awesome.

[@gtxoiltastebad]

its not that hard to ride a bike...

[@BlakeT]

What I learned from this is “fuck everyone else I want to go speedy” in a good way obviously

[@DinsAFK]

@@gtxoiltastebad on ice it is

[@TobiasMathesonRacing]

eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@kman33ful]

@@gtxoiltastebad you will wet yourself

[@Frithgar]

Nice to see the sportsmanship here, there's no anger at other competitors because they were faster, just congratulations and admiration for each other.

[@obibyn]

@@jerryx2000 you sound like an absolute fool of a took

[@NoobNoobNews]

I mean, I would be in a good mood reaching the bottom regardless. this is like a childhood dream.

[@user-hq7jg4ld4i]

отл.

This is a race?

[@AbbyTheAbinator]

yes! I like in his mountain of hell videos he was like "please stop, we are the same. stop being angry." such in the moment this could get frustrating.... but come on, not against others man if anything it's the individuals fault and no one else's.

[@DrOAK]

I got this randomly recommended on KZbin, and I was mesmerized by the landscape beauty, I literally couldn't stop watching, I can't believe I watched the entire race nonstop. That was as amazing. Great video indeed

[@kuroashinoyohan838]

Same here !

[@Pau_Pau9]

I am going to watch this on my VR!

[@luthfinhasbi]

Thanks damien for sharing this run, That's what a friend for 22:40 btw.

[@Hooderaw]

The fact that he's able to narrate while he rides is amazing. You have to be at your top peak physically to do that.

[@LKonstantina915]

they study the map before the race obv but id still get lost LMAO edit: I posted this on 3am lol

[@Hooderaw]

@@LKonstantina915 i'm referring to him talking the whole time while riding. you are thinking about the word navigate.

[@markshvetsov161]

wait what

[@SirPeterlll]

After the first crash he knew he would end up out of the top 10 so he started talking. If he was first place it would have been stupid to talk.

[@lulalelilo]

@@SirPeterlll Yeah he knew he was out of the top 10 race so he just started to enjoy the race (+ his front brake died so the competition was pretty much over)

[@aga080]

Damien - you are an incredible athlete, commentator and quick thinker. You also appear to be a great friend to everyone. Thank you for the incredible videos and please be careful!

[@yououtuber4176]

I'm not so sure about the commentating, I do not understand a word of French...

[@boiadedios]

Let him trying at least you make another one

[@aga080]

@@yououtuber4176 turn on english subtitles my friend!

[@D00MER_]

@@yououtuber4176 he is pretty fun, especially when he talks to deal woth the fear "oh im loosing my tools"-jumps and almost crashes-"i also almost lost my life "

[@CesarSandwich]

This is the longest KZbin video I've ever watched all the way through. It was exciting the entire time. The athleticism demonstrated in this video is incredible.

[@luispiros]

My wife and I huddled and watched the entire thing too. Best 47 minutes of entertainment all year!

[@erichoff8603]

We all need a Vincent in our lives, that sort of energy can make you feel like you can do anything. This is my third Owlaps video today after finding this channel. LOVE it!

[@mikekelsey6777]

Really appreciate the narration and the English Translation. Such an Epic Event.

[@MrMikopi]

Watched the whole thing without understanding anything. Your comment made me realize there were captions -_-

[@doubletrackdodger2512]

These races always trigger the KZbin algorithm 😂

[@MattBlytheTheOne]

Yeah, bcos the sponsors pay them to!

[@LePadro]

@@MattBlytheTheOne then im glad they do because if not i wouldnt find these amazing vids

[@MattBlytheTheOne]

@@LePadro I find them easy enough without being led by an algorithm. The algorithm makes as much effort to hide videos as it does to promote them.

[@LePadro]

@@MattBlytheTheOne bit I wasnt into mtb and stuff like that so it was cool doe

[@simpleman7516]

11:38 KZbin is spot on with my cocaine fiend videos! Imagine how good this guy must be to do a key bump while riding down 2600m mountain going 100. priorities he got them down. Pretty sure he bangs it around 46:00 can't believe he cooked and slammed a shot while biking...amazing

[@thomasthompson6378]

I can't say enough good things about this. Congrats to all finishers (yes, and also to those who could not finish). I'm an old man now, but I think I've never had as harrowing a visual experience as this one. I caught my breath every time Damien Desbosses had to adjust his goggles! Still . . . what an experience just to witness this from the safety of my home in Salt Lake City! Many, many thanks.

[@79devo]

One of the most absorbing and exhilarating videos I’ve watched. Fantastic. I’m 58. I need to go buy a mountain bike now 👍🏻

[@tonikpun9955]

We all need that one friend at 22:40, don't we ?

[@geometron3646]

I have no friends that fit.

[@ems7623]

He was adorable.

[@aga080]

What a great friend!

[@josephgithinji1490]

a bro in its natural habitat

[@KlasR82]

Love the comradery between the riders.

[@miguelgonzales8887]

It’s like they are going to eat together lol. Some of them probably aren’t going to make it.

[@00smg1978]

What a great ride. A great inspiration. So many moments of support from spectators and riders. I imagine no matter where you finish, you feel great at the bottom.

[@RATADATUAVELHA]

"i'm all alone, it's hard mentally"... I know the feeling but it's so satisfying when you reach the end by yourself.

[@user-pv5tw6js4r]

Великолепно! Благодарю за съёмку. Восхищаюсь мастерством и реакцией!

[@forge20]

Breath, man, breath. The dark, muddy forest was insane. Can't believe how long this course was!

[@SeraphimDragon]

Kudos to the people who make these bikes, rides like this must really hard on the bikes and I can't imagine the pain riders would feel if a wheel comes flying off. Thank you for sharing your experience!

[@konstantin507]

40 минут экстрима на велике - это просто жесть. Очень признателен автору за качественное видео, железное здоровье и надежную технику! Поздравляю!!!

[@soopaman2]

I always watch these and point out the times I would have died. I woulda missed that turn, I woulda ate those trees. etc. You guys got some brass balls and the physical fitness of a god.

[@toothdoc9405]

Hi Damien, it's awesome that you give us a play-by-play of the race as it's happening. Thanks!

[@fredericlefebvre8641]

bonjour c'est super de vous voir les gens qui vous soutien enormement , une convivialite , de vous voir , je vais reprendre le velo moi qui adore et que je roulerais en vtt tout terrain comme vous , merci pour les balade derriere mon ecran et vive le sport , je me suis abonné et félicition pour la video , je suis en Ardeche

[@MiniBuster2]

Holy shit!!! THAT is one of the best racing-videos I have EVER seen!!! I'm exhausted just watching this video. :D This is the kind of racing I was dreaming about, when I was young. Keep up the good work.

[@agartz4104]

SAAMEEEEEEEEEEE

[@biazinginferno4500]

Everyone needs a friend like Vincent

[@codygilbert750]

Look at that view, imagine being that lucky to view such beauty

[@JoshuaGoudreau]

I speak like three words of French, and this whole thing is still amazing. I've watched a ton of downhill racing vids, but never on a glacier for some reason

[@yylin3266]

everything in this vid is magnificent. the view, the trail, the caravan, the cyclist, the bike, the cheers, and the will. everything

[@Poseidon6363]

I am out of breath just watching this, well done

[@Matthewd1811]

You got 11th and that was amazing dude, your an inspiration to me as to what the human body can endure for 45 mins. Thank you for this excellent video.

[@angelnichols5408]

The support from the other riders and the encouragement from the fans was just the best! I know that has to be a major factor in getting to the end of one of these mega races.

[@rzella8022]

Wow, I really enjoyed riding down the mountain with you, your breathing, fears, and 11 place finish! Congrats. I loved it!

[@mutulica21]

Thank you for risking your life for us😁

[@RamsesCerda1]

😅

[@Mixo1998]

He doesn't do it for us.

[@mutulica21]

@@Mixo1998 really?

[@nix4644]

@@Mixo1998 Exactly. While it's entertaining to watch, I didn't ask him to do it. I suspect he'd have done it even if KZbin didn't exist.

[@Mixo1998]

@Clever Wolf France

[@mickaeldocouto3140]

Quel run encore une fois!!! Je sais pas comment tu fais pour réussir à parler en même temps. C’est top d’avoir le feeling au fur et à mesure! Les pertes de lucidité, les reprises la motivation les commentaires sur les riders! Trop fort Damien!! Merci…. Cela dit la MOH a l’air quand même bien moins physique. J’ai risqué la MOH cette année mais pas prêt de tenter la mega!

[@magnefalk7060]

my 11-year old son (and myself) loved the video! We do a little downhillcycling now and then and now he wants to do this next year. 🙈 Me, not so much!😂

[@KevinHuadftba]

Thanks so much for having French subtitles as well. I'm still a French learner and would never have understood you without them.

[@MorryB]

I did a 1000m elevation ride (climb/descent) yesterday and I'm spent. Can't imagine something like this. Well done!

[@Blake22022]

Pretty sure they get chairlifted

[@matvezz]

Ce carnage au 1er virage!! Bravo pour ta descente en tout cas.

[@chaosgoblin89167]

Bravo Damien! and Bravo to all the competitors as well, this was WILD to watch! Through the forest looked so daunting because you could hardly see anything, but you managed it well! Now off to watch the Mountain of Hell race!

[@user-ue2jo8lu4w]

Все времена года показал! Спасибо за видео!

[@RickinHKG]

Love this view. Great to see the inside aspect of Kilian Bron avoiding that obvious pile up at the first corner, by taking a controlled inside line.

[@jenniferbutcher8393]

Wow! That is such an epic ride, a testament to your amazing riding skills! The down hill parts are just terrifying! And hey, front brakes? Who needs them? Haha! Congrats on an awesome finish😊 You're my favorite!

[@burningthecandleatbothends1658]

also amazing engineering skills

[@chrisbanks5925]

I have skied at Alpe d'Huez but never thought anyone could ride a bike down it - incredible skill - congratulations.

[@martinstuvland8620]

One hell of an endurance race! By far longer than other Megavalanches I've seen. Well done 👏

[@amjeck]

I noticed that you would hold your breath when there was a difficult spot. I held my breath for the whole ride. Brilliant

[@heykay5610]

Just watched Kilian Bron's race yesterday, and gotta watch Damien's today. very cool.

[@MrCow579]

same. It was quite funny to see him ride when Damien fell down. I was like; Hey, that's kilian over there avoiding the drama!

[@xmtxx]

Watch both video synchronized, very nice when they are near each other in the begining. :)

[@muwatallis]

This was mind blowing and jaw dropping to watch and I watched right from the very start up to the very end. Amazing. Beautiful. Thanks Damien.

[@carlosalexandreli]

What a race, and those landscape. AMAZING!! Greetings from Brazil!!

[@thatalaskaguy]

Wow! What an amazing and difficult course. I’m blown away by how far you could ride downhill.

[@booksteer7057]

Imagine this in IMAX.

[@mahlonrhoades4509]

Better yet with a VR headset. I reckon I'd need a change of jocks after that.

[@brian4544]

Amazing riding on an amazing course! Watched the entire thing. Very well done and great result! You should be very proud of yourself.

[@stephen_101]

Balls of steel and a mighty athletic base. You have my respect and admiration! 🙌 Thanks for sharing.

[@Morab_]

So intense, I'm shaking behind my screen ! 🔥🔥🔥

[@antomtb6210]

22:40 meilleure soutiens ♥️

[@haruk5025]

It was shocking because at first I started watching it thinking it was a video of a game. It's the craziest and the funniest. I didn't even know there was such a sport. Human curiosity and inquisitiveness is always amazing.

[@kevinmck4857]

Merci KZbin pour la proposition, franchement chapeau ! Dangereux et physique. Impressionant.

[@classiccomedycinemaprogram1640]

I watched all...Good job! Your narration makes it more interesting for the viewer and the camaraderie on the bike is nice to see😊

[@mountainbikeromania3753]

Been waiting for this 🔥🔥

[@lpieps4711]

I love the sportsmanship and respect between all of you!

[@jeremydestouesse4988]

Je découvre cette course et quel run !!!! Chapeau bonhomme t’assures gavé !! Respect à tous ceux qui se lancent dans ce défis , il faut les avoir bien accrochées !! La partie la plus folle?? Celle sur neige à toute allure à l’air la moins tendu que le reste mais quand le crash commence c’est l avalanche de rider par terre!!! Celle où il y a des grosses pierre, là ou les virages serrés s enchaînent inlassablement, là où la luminosité change et est inexistante à ses grandes vitesses!!! C’est gavé de chez gavé technique!!!! Chapeau bas……

[@svetoslavkrastev228]

You did that BEAUTIFUL nature a justice by rendering the video in THAT high HD!!!👌👍👌👍👌👍👌👍😍😍😍😍 That moment when you start watching the vid and thinking: Wow, almsot 50 minutes - soo long. And then the vid ends and I'm like - wait, what? It ended?🤣😂🤣 I thoroughly enjoyed the whole ride - it was just breathtaking (no pun inteded 😜😜) 😍😍😍

[@user-cd5lq4zu3e]

대단해서 말이 않나올 정도다. 저런 험한 길을 자전거라이딩을 하다니 감탄에 감탄일 뿐입니다. 모두 모두 화이팅

[@rondeaubenoit]

Faire le commentaire en même temps que tu gères une telle course... Le gars est tellement solide !!! Respect.

[@DumbledoreMcCracken]

9:35 and 25:30 gorgeous in HD. Closed Captioning - fantastic! Brilliant race start bar. The record of the effort, of one player, throughout the race is exquisite.

[@RATBURL]

I would have got lost and ended up at some Bar on the other side of the mountain😂

[@Z0RDR4CK]

that would have been a nice story to tell then :D

[@captainclavicle]

Apart from your great comment, I had to jump in here to say props for your profile pic! The Ayotollah of Rock 'n' Roller! The Humungus rules the wasteland 😎

[@lekseividanov3204]

Привет из России - отличная гонка! 👍

[@julaw3n]

grand respect ! j etais dans le dur avec toi le stress dans les descentes ! merci pour ce bon moment !

[@DanielDeLoach]

Not really my thing, but popped up on my feed, and I watched the whole video. Amazing skill and scenery! Great job!

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

4:45 felt that like a dropping elevator.

[@skynet3814]

Очень круто, красивая гонка!

[@smolnui7777]

Это самоубийство, на лыжиках надо, дышать, радоваться

[@Timsturbs]

@@smolnui7777 по камням на лыжах это сильно, но буду знать, если велосипедистов обгонит какойто лыжник то это наш

[@elgun6125]

Love the commentary. I’ve watched a few of these now from different riders head cams. But your commentary swings it.

[@philippe9003]

Vidéo tout simplement sublime ! 3/4 d'heure de bonheur !!! Merci !

[@JR-zl7jy]

This makes me really want to play Riders Republic 🤣🤣

[@Politruk-17]

Обалдеть, здорово, вы все молодцы!!!

[@himanshudixit5711]

never searched any race but still in recommendation. Thank you youtube

[@porkorosso7885]

Always live watching your videos. Good luck for 2022 season. I’ll be with you. 😻

[@Dethmeister]

What material are those gloves made of. I need that to clean my glasses.

[@BixbyConsequence]

I think he peels plastic layers off the lens as he goes?

[@felpel1027]

microfiber? Normally you use microfiber for cleaning glass

[@olevaiti4302]

I wish I was in that physical condition. I respect and envy those guys.

[@deepvoid2871]

ikr , i just quit smoking and i was like the king of the world till i see these dudes lol

[@kmoorman2008]

Well done. So much admiration for all of you guys that do this race.

[@POSITIVEENERGY1]

I just can't believe what I just saw. That was simply amazing!!

[@shagaronsnyder5943]

I always watch Killian Bron run. In fact, Damien started behind Killian. Killian perspective is more to speed cause only 1 person in front of him then Killian lead the race. While Damien perspective is also great which show you the chaos behind Killian that I couldn't see!!

[@cswalker21]

I've definitely chased my share of adrenalin hits in my time, but this race always seemed downright crazy to me. 🤣

[@YOUNGMULAHENT]

We all need a friend like Vincent

[@bouchenakmustapha7926]

the kind of youtube video with no dislike, wonderfull content, thank you 🙌

[@fk1ful]

Salut, combien de kms en tout sont parcourus ? à 42:33 quelle vitesse dans la forêt wow !!! Félicitations à tous

[@jackdziatkowiec]

Wow that was so thrilling! Especially the beginning. I can't believe people do this. I was tense and terrified just watching it.

[@carlhopkinson]

Beautiful scenery. Thanks.

[@javabk]

Soooo good! Which u had the speed & heart rate on display too ..

[@irishlad331]

"I almost killed myself there"! like he didn't the whole video lol

[@DimentoO]

Push the limits. Super sensation j'connais à bout de souffle :) super vidéo, Magnifique. Bravo les gars

[@NicoLaViande]

Bravo ! C'était une course vraiment magnifique.

[@snakegreen5384]

Блин, на это страшно смотреть даже сидя в кресле с бутылкой пива. Респект!

[@art-media209]

А мне нет, но у меня чай

[@snakegreen5384]

@@art-media209 как чай называется: Бесстрашный или бессмертный? 😁🍺

[@art-media209]

@@snakegreen5384 Да нее, обычный чёрный байховый)

[@TubaSolotheHiker]

Wow dude...how fast do you think he got during 42:33 thru about 42:52? Seems like he went from fast to insanely fast. Also I loved the commentary the whole way down. What an amazing race! Great job!

[@aborachis1649]

That was pretty cool. I can totally see a whole genre of video games being made to simulate this!

[@brandonwilson9614]

bon travail! ça n'a pas l'air facile du tout ! et tu t'es même cassé le genou! trucs de fou 🔥🔥💯💯

[@chrisbowenufos]

I always love Watching Damien ride his bicycle. I am also a top flight bicycle rider.

[@junosynth]

How do you navigate past those big rocks without hitting one and flipping over?

[@sanansa4567]

Incredible run. My legs and lungs are burning just watching this.

[@tomallcock3185]

I don't understand why this video came up on my play list, but I'm glad it did. Amazing work!

[@ProbablyFarting]

"what would you say your biggest weakness as a bicyclist is?" "I'm not great at peddling." "...oh."