Megavalanche 2023; 8th e-bike; slushy snow, burly bikes + crazy racing! High speed electric madness

8th position at the 2023 E-Mega. First race of the legendary Megavalanche weekend saw a big turn out of fast guys (and girls) on their Enduro E-bikes. Warm conditions with a bit of overnight rain made for some very soft snow so almost everybody had to run at the beginning. I had a good initial start but then got caught off balance by a few deep snow ruts and almost lost control with my left leg somehow getting stuck between my rear wheel and the frame! Haha. After a few seconds I set myself free and set about charging back up through the pack… If you enjoyed this video then please subscribe for more. Cheers!

[@charlesstevenson8751]

It seems like these guys did more walking than the boys on acoustic bikes. interesting.

[@wolfura]

Only in your mind, it's also described as analog bikes and not 'acoustic'.

[@jamesy_boy_shirley]

The real answer is because it depends so much on the snow conditions. The E-bike race is on Saturday morning and the Men’s final is on Sunday morning. Generally speaking, if it’s clear skies overnight then the temperature up top is very cold and the snow freezes very hard which makes it super fast. If it’s cloudy then the overnight temperature is milder and the snow is very soft and slow. A lot of the top guys, like Damien Oton, still do both events. Rider ability isn’t the reason for a difference in snow conditions/performance.

[@Mark.D1975]

Good to see pedal power only but I do spin out when they hit traction how good their gearing works, expensive hardware right there. Check out the speed they get in so little time,must be steep aza.

[@mittensthecat2582]

you deserve a win in these races as your flat speed was crazy high, with the less than ideal struggle in the snow at the start , it makes for a very entertaining video passing so many : )

[@jamesy_boy_shirley]

Haha! Yes, the snow is so important but it is at least good fun battling back to the front again. Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks

[@billietyree2214]

I am very impressed with the sportsmanship displayed by these riders.

[@jamesy_boy_shirley]

Yeah, it’s true! Everyone has respect for each other. It’s nice to be a part of 👊

[@gshockbabe6144]

These guys take the word badass to a whole new level!

[@jamesy_boy_shirley]

Haha, I’m glad you think so!!

[@inflatableboy]

Well done man, congratulations

[@jamesy_boy_shirley]

Thanks very much! I appreciate it 👊

[@JeepToyShowcase]

Great ride. Only limiting factor was your bikes power because you were really fast on the descents and technical sections. Thanks for uploading.

[@jamesy_boy_shirley]

Thanks for watching! I appreciate your comment too 👊 Certainly it’ll be fun to have a slightly spicer bike next time to see if I can get that wee bit closer to the top dogs. Every little helps. Cheers!

[@norbertodelcp]

🇪🇦¡¡¡Bravo!!! Un auténtico espectáculo🇪🇦

[@davidlancien1365]

extraordinaire good job guy

[@jamesy_boy_shirley]

Thanks very much. Cheers man!

[@benwherlock9869]

That first 11 minutes was BRUTAL!

[@jamesy_boy_shirley]

Damn right! Hard work 😅

[@DevinDeVore]

Solid!!! 🙌

[@jamesy_boy_shirley]

Cheers bro! 👊

[@yankorusev]

Love watching this

[@jamesy_boy_shirley]

Glad you liked it, cheers!!

[@billietyree2214]

Thanks Jamey, you gave an old man a great ride today. Your riding is fantastic. Maybe next year you will ride the draft of Red Helmet right up to the end and pass him for first place.

[@jamesy_boy_shirley]

Haha, I hope so! Really glad you enjoyed it. Cheers for the kind words! Thanks

[@KFN_VII]

I can't believe that ending 😂

[@jamesy_boy_shirley]

I know!! A bit gutted to get pipped to the line but in the end I just couldn’t quite hold him off. He’s too strong!

[@billietyree2214]

Could it be that he rested in your draft and was fresher at the end? Maybe a lot of running would get you stronger on the bike?

[@yoz0520]

Adrenalin pumping cool video,great job,Congrats 🎉

[@jamesy_boy_shirley]

Thanks!!

[@Macizem73]

that was sick...

[@stevenleslie8557]

Wow! Right at the end, he overtakes you. Good race. You put everything into it.

[@jamesy_boy_shirley]

Cheers!!

[@user-sd7qk4ef1p]

Жаль, что отсутствуют параметры прохождения маршрута: пульс, частота вращения педалей, скорость км/час, перепады высот и так далее. Было бы очень интересно наблюдать за изменением данных и следить за самочувствием спортсмена. Спасибо. :-) :-) :-)

[@ADMdj]

Yeah them hills blistering

[@inflatableboy]

28:02 Holly COW!!!

[@jamesy_boy_shirley]

I wasn’t expecting that either! Haha, fair play to him

[@blimpman1]

very entertining video

[@jamesy_boy_shirley]

Glad you liked it. Cheers!!

[@JorgeRuizGonzalez]

Impresionante carrera. Enhorabuena 💪🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Tonyshandle]

I'm impressed you can see the trail going through the trees at those speeds, maybe it's the camera but I can't see shit 😄

[@jamesy_boy_shirley]

Haha!! Even in real life it isn’t easy. Especially when your HR is through the roof! We do get to practice the course though so everybody kind of knows where they’re going.

[@norbertbudzinski6744]

Super !

[@jamesy_boy_shirley]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@rockyquincey4203]

That was seriously some speed in 7th PLACE IMPRESSIVE

[@jamesy_boy_shirley]

Aye, he was flying!!

[@andreluizbrozio3911]

Cara você foi muito bem adorei ver tua filmagem e viagem montanha a bicho lindo lugar maravilhoso parabéns

[@Pintkonan]

goodness me, that struggle in the snow looks like a lot of pain in the ass xD

[@jamesy_boy_shirley]

Haha, tell me about it!!!

[@vvvvbsshsyarans3867]

Камера класс!

[@jamesy_boy_shirley]

🙌

[@Sc0rp83]

Holy shit, MV is already insane while on regular MTBs, but pairing it with e-bikes - insanity times 3. P.S. Killian Bron would still try to get first place and still end up messing his bike, it's always something that keeps him from taking th epodium.

[@bauclub15]

완주를 축하하며, 응원합니다.

[@anthonyholdford4041]

Damn lost 7th place after all that time holding it right near the end.He must of been on the red bull.

[@jamesy_boy_shirley]

Haha! He was flying. Perhaps a slightly beefier motor too!

[@sadstradamusdelarue7634]

good cardio bro!!!!

[@jamesy_boy_shirley]

Appreciate it!! 🙌

[@elsocordeiro7374]

Passar com a neve já pisoteada foi muito desgastante.... parabéns.... a neve solta atrapalhou bastante...

[@jamesy_boy_shirley]

Yeah, it was so difficult in the soft snow! 😅

[@ArbitraryConstant]

was very interested at the "creative" path you took 2:46 to bypass that slushy snow but I checked a bunch of other videos and I couldn't see any flags actually requiring you to go all the way to the corner so it seems legit!

[@jamesy_boy_shirley]

Yeah, I think it’s all good. Love that you did so much research into it though! Haha. Good stuff 👊

[@AdrianoSilva-kx4mr]

🇧🇷brazil 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@tabletsamsung8841]

Thats so much fun. I wish i was younger 'discovering' this sport. Great job, even with an E-bike😉 If you look at the contesters, are there any differences with the none E-bikers?

[@jamesy_boy_shirley]

Thanks! Yeah, it’s good fun. A lot of the top guys do both races so not much difference between riders to be honest!

[@tabletsamsung8841]

Thank for answering. Maybe use an extra long saddle next time😅

[@jamesy_boy_shirley]

@@tabletsamsung8841 🤣🤣🤣 Good idea!💡

[@ibisco_viola]

Dal fiatone non sembra abbia una ebike 😂😂 bellissimo video complimenti!!! 🎉🎉🔝💯💯

[@stevenleslie8557]

It's different when you are racing them because you are still pedaling hard.

[@ibisco_viola]

@@stevenleslie8557 Yeah well said 🚵💪🏻

[@jamesy_boy_shirley]

Haha!!! 😂🥵

[@monporoshneog4725]

what position the Red helmet got ?😃

[@pitfrr]

👍 👋

[@jamesy_boy_shirley]

🙌

[@user-fk8qn6gj3v]

이야 여기 우리나라분도 참가하나요??? ^^; 엄청나네요.

[@Sir-Kay]

What gloves are those to keep your hands warm?

[@jamesy_boy_shirley]

They’re just regular bike gloves from Dainese 👌

[@chriswright7083]

Great run, well done! Could you help me with what your setup is, what motor and battery are you running? Just trying to figure out a great eMTB Mega setup. Thanks!

[@jamesy_boy_shirley]

This year I’m going to use the Bosch motor. It’s definitely going to be a big upgrade over last year. I’d say they’re the best brand to have 👌

[@chriswright7083]

Hi @@jamesy_boy_shirley I was wondering what the current make and model motor you used in this race, and what wattage size battery? Will you go for a SX with 340W Bosch or the CX Race with 750W battery?. I'm just trying to gauge how much battery is used in a race run for the different size Bosch motors 🙂

[@jamesy_boy_shirley]

@@chriswright7083 In that race I had a EP8 motor with 630wh battery. The race is mostly downhill so you use almost no battery. I’ll be racing this year with a CX motor and a 625wh battery since that’s what my bike comes with. I expect to only use 10-15% of that battery.

[@chriswright7083]

​@@jamesy_boy_shirley wow ok, I was expecting at least a 50% usage. Thanks for this info! Good luck this year 🙂

[@karlstuart297]

He past more people running than he did on his bike so next year he should leave his bike at home and run the course

[@Whatever_fu]

Jamesy has a sense of humor. He will like your comment.

[@jamesy_boy_shirley]

Pretty sure that isn’t true but maybe I’ll give it a go next time anyway!! Haha. Could be a lot safer at least 🏃‍♂️💨😂😅

[@prixat]

Great video. What have you got in those tires!? You're using trails that aren't even there!

[@jamesy_boy_shirley]

🤣🤣🤣 Mostly just air. Nothing tooo special. Haha. Glad you liked it! 🙌

[@user-vm5wy3rz5k]

Son unos animales!!!!!🤙👑❤😅

[@jamesy_boy_shirley]

Haha!

[@hugootero7915]

What part of the world is this at?

[@jamesy_boy_shirley]

Alpe d’huez in France

[@neilvan3779]

Do you guys chip your bikes?

[@jamesy_boy_shirley]

No. It’s not allowed.

[@Mark.D1975]

These fit gladiators must make E bikers look like tiny fruit/ bar flies

[@butcherdog5747]

🇩🇪💥👍👍👍💥🇩🇪

[@jamesy_boy_shirley]

🙌🙌🙌

[@H0PeeY]

What are the specs of the e bikes allowed?

[@jamesy_boy_shirley]

25kph is the speed cut off limit. That’s basically the only rule in place I believe

[@markovrejic2878]

U can use e bikes?

[@jamesy_boy_shirley]

Yeah, in the E-bike race you’re allowed to use E-bikes.

[@jamesy_boy_shirley]

The electric race is on Saturday and the acoustic race is on Sunday. Some people do both!

[@MFSTHS]

Tio tu é ruim de saída.... depois vendo o final, de chegada também....

[@jamesy_boy_shirley]

Hahaha, thanks! 😂 I’ll do better…

[@Gardener7]

Why don't they start the race earlier so the sun hasn't melted it?

[@jamesy_boy_shirley]

Very good question… would have made life a lot easier!! Haha

[@jimmybrownett5983]

🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃🚶🚴🚴🚴🚴🚩

[@godw1n450]

Somebody use a hardtail on this race?

[@jamesy_boy_shirley]

Some people do

[@jinkazamasan2646]

i disappointed..i thought you will be no 1

[@user-mj6qg2or7e]

ليس لديكا فينيش

[@bgst4702]

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[@safaripubggaming1058]

Never delay a faster rider, I'll never watch any of your videos again

[@viktorlapoutre5083]

E-BIKE? ahahahahahahah

[@jamesy_boy_shirley]

I know, right!? They bring people a lot of laughter and joy 🙌 Haha

[@Mark.D1975]

👎🏼

[@jeroenberger9064]

Downhill on ebikes. The most lazy mountainbikers on the planet. This is just really sad.

[@Alexandredro]

Sempre os pregos que filmam 😂😂😂😂😂 o cara sai em segundo e cai pra vigésimo segundo em segundos kkkkkk

[@simonecavicchioli3188]

Sarebbero state utili anche le ciaspole. 😱👍❄️🏔️

[@jamesy_boy_shirley]

Haha!

[@bgst4702]

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