MEGAVALANCHE 2024 | Battle for the win?! 🔥|

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MEGAVALANCHE 2024 final run
After taking the holeshot, we had a battle until Hugo pushed the pedals super hard on the uphill.
Epic edition in the mud. To bad we could not start on the snow!
Avg heart rate : 170bpm
Max heart rate : 185bpm
Avg speed : 27.8km/h
Max speed: 53km/h
Bike:
- Scott Genius Tuned
- EXT Era v21 fork/EXT Arma shock
- Michelin wild enduro tires
- Shimano XTR groupset
- Wheelstuff handbuild wheels
Please leave a comment if you want to know more about me or the race. 👍💪

[@bobibufi1389]

Olivier, congrats.. If I can make a suggestion - don't cut the camera feed right after you finish the race, I'm sure I 'm not the only one who would like to see a bit more of camaraderie, heavy breathing, hugs, small talk, incoming top riders etc. Best of luck

[@olivierbruwiere]

Thx! I will take it with me. 👍👍

[@jeromehansen3969]

Totally agree

[@luismartins9521]

Well Olivier, first and foremost, a huge congratulations! This was a very, very tough Megavalanche, this year. Ever since i got back to Mountain Biking and discovered this gourgeous world, you and Kilian have been my absolute heroes. To finish on the podium, again, after that "mud surfing" contest that was the technical session in the forest is nothing short of extraordinary. And secondly...the same finishing order than last year?!?!? Uau! The same first 5! And again, you were able to "swindle" Kilian and Stephan! Good for you! But...isn't there anyone capable of "stoping" those two frenchmen from winning this thing?...I've got to tell you, on the climb, Oton already with you, and I saw Hugo lift is butt from the saddle and "shoot out" into the oblivion I thought it could only be a joke...He is...impressive. I'm glad you didn't hurt yourself while mud sliding and it is very safe to say that it is obvious that you are still very much on top of your game. May I ask, did you guys start slightly more "downstream" this year? You usually pedal the first kilometers on snow and ice. This year there was none...If you're competing in La Reunion I guess "I'll see you there". I'll be cheering you, as always, all the way from Coimbra, Portugal. Good ridings and relaxe a bit now. You've more than earned that!

[@olivierbruwiere]

Thx! I was sick the days before the race. So maybe not 100% fit on the pedaling. But even if I was 100%, Hugo was still insane on the climb. So no excuses for me. I don’t know yet for Reunion. We have to see with my job and my boss. It’s not easy to get the days off from work.

[@quintessus5110]

Nice comment ! :) Well done !

[@luismartins9521]

Don't take this the wrong way but...I would never suspect anyone else in the world would take the time to read the correspondance between me and Olivier...We've been speaking through his channel here on youtube for more than a year and he is undoubtedly one of my greatest heroes and have been incredibly decent towards me. The last time we spoke we ended up speaking about our jobs!! And how difficult it is to take time off work to "engorge" ourselfs in mountain biking! And well, If your reading this and are a fan of Olivier and follow his carrier, as I do, you also must have been completely mind boggled by this Megavalanche and what Hugo was able to do on that damn climb. It was almost ridiculous the way that frenchman lifted himself and peddaled like a jet engine...And apparentely Mounsieur Pigeon is riding a Scott with Sr Suntour suspensions on it. Uau...I wouldn't be caught dead riding anything other than Rockshox, Fox, DVO or Ohlins. Greatings from Coimbra, Portugal and thank you for commenting, my friend!

[@olivierbruwiere]

Haha, I think a lot lf people are reading this. Hugo was in good shape. Or we were not in our best form. But I think I did lots of preparation. So only my sickness before the race would maybe hold me down a little. I’m riding EXT Suspension. That Era fork does a great job, and the Arma Shock is insanely good. Never had this perfect setup before.

[@mrsleep0000]

37:04 Killian!

[@FlyingMeta]

14:03 Hugo said "SEE YA LATER BOYS" 🤣🤯🔥 Epic run man 💪

[@olivierbruwiere]

He was soooo fast!

[@Thomas.deNorth]

@@olivierbruwiereLooks like Hugo has been taken off the results lists. What´s going on?

[@shadowwalkers-cp9td]

@@Thomas.deNorth he's not even in the disqualified list, maybe he was faster than the speed limit and got penalised for it ;)

[@ColoradoCarrolls]

@@Thomas.deNorth Was wondering the same

[@AM-bl2cs]

@@shadowwalkers-cp9td ebike maybe

[@scottcain3068]

I'm not a bike rider. Not since I was a kid anyways.. but your vids and a couple of others are strangely compelling to watch.. Thanks for the view and hard work mate👍

[@olivierbruwiere]

Thx! Happy that you liked it!

[@simonharling6234]

One of the very best Megavalanche videos - it provides a ringside seat to the battle between Pigeon and Oton. Also shows the skill of Bruwiere in extreme conditions. Bravo!

[@olivierbruwiere]

Thx! It was a wild run.

[@bobreed7626]

You are one badass mountain biker, this is a great video--merci!

[@simonharling6234]

@@olivierbruwiere It felt like the film was speeded up through the rocks and snow section. The skill level of Hugo (and yourself) was exceptional. I was surprised at Damien's strategy in the middle section. Last year he waited, waited, waited - then attacked at top of the hill - and it worked very well. This year he went to the front - and was himself attacked. I congratulate all of you warriors for your skills - and apparent cameraderie in victory and defeat.

[@olivierbruwiere]

Thx!

[@kczcb4697]

Great run Olivier watched kilians, Stefan’s, and yours. All are amazing footage. Maybe you and the racers could make a mega version with 5 screens showing the top 5 racers in Picture in Picture. Of course after you post individual footage on your channels since the editing would be crazy.

[@Seattle_Kiwi]

I’m so excited to watch your race. Thank you so much for sharing everything. The race looked brutal and beyond slippery. You are amazing.

[@olivierbruwiere]

Thx! Happy you liked it.

[@oscarreyes4619]

a pretty dangerous route man XD... well done🤘💀👌

[@olivierbruwiere]

Haha yeah. But we know the trails.

[@MaëlGarcin]

Wow very Nice race for you Olivier you had a very good start you are an idole for me. Keep going like this.

[@olivierbruwiere]

Thx ‘ I will try and do my best next races! 💪

[@herbie5263]

Thanks for uploading, I really enjoyed it. Especially after watching 30-something place video. The guy in purple came prepared for that ascent, he was nowhere to be seen after. Absolutely ripping that trail. Congratulations to you Olivier! Great run!

[@olivierbruwiere]

Thx’ happy that you liked it!

[@herbie5263]

@olivierbruwiere Very much so, great riding bro!

[@AhmedAliRazzaq-xq4hj]

Brilliant olivier bruwiere. Well done l.

[@olivierbruwiere]

Thx!

[@modfod-lh4vg]

很高兴看到你的视频，非常精彩的一场比赛

[@Eltoca21]

Wow. That looked wild and tough in the greasy slippery mud.

[@olivierbruwiere]

Indeed! Really slick

[@charliewilliams5589]

Hell Dude! that was hectic/awesome/inspiring and just plain brilliant footage! thank you for posting up so quick, virtually spectating this year has been surprisingly exciting :)

[@charliewilliams5589]

And OMG, Hugo's attack was insane! Damien overtook maybe a little too early so Hugo recovered fully by the time the climb came

[@charliewilliams5589]

Other than that, bloodey well done :)

[@olivierbruwiere]

Thx man! Hugo was so fast on the uphill. I was not 100% fit after being sick this week, but even if I was, he would still be faster!

[@olivierbruwiere]

Thx!

[@vanittoy7382]

That purple man is rocket

[@leocomans9311]

What a race Olivier! Congrats with 3rd place! Muddy and slippery conditions, I think it was difficult to keep de wheel on track.

[@olivierbruwiere]

Yes, I tried to not take risks, but it was really slippery

[@st3ppenwolf]

The pigeon maybe has wings.. that was the quickest I've seen anybody climb that stretch! congrats on 3rd! well deserved!

[@olivierbruwiere]

Jup, he was so fast. Thx!

[@st3ppenwolf]

@@olivierbruwiere I think he was smart enough to let D. Oton pass him 5 minutes prior to the climb. He took max advantage of the draft then as he was within a few inches from Oton at all times. That should have helped him save energy for the climb I think, but what do I know ? ^^

[@user-yj1sd5jt8p]

Congratuation Omg From 1st to 5th , it,s the same as last year😅😅😅

[@olivierbruwiere]

Jup! Same top 5 😅

[@AlPa4ino]

Thank you for this exciting ride 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@olivierbruwiere]

With pleasure!

[@arcykato]

What a race, great to see you guys fighting for win, you took some gnarly lines there 👊 but Hugo is like a machine, Im really amused how much left in the tank he had to attack on that climb like that in 14:03

[@olivierbruwiere]

Yez, he was pushing so strong! 💪💪💪

[@tmhudg]

Looks like he had a perfect setup. He got to sit in for a bit when the other guy pulled before the climb so Hugo was fresh for a jump and drop.

[@user-ho1pm2xj1c]

@@tmhudg I would like to see his battle against Killian at this dinner

[@luca_cometti]

Sick racing with you man! crazy to see your guys pace at the top

[@olivierbruwiere]

It’s an insane event. Always one of the best weeks of the year. 💪💪

[@Sardaukkar]

Parabéns, Olivier. Linda corrida. Congratz

[@olivierbruwiere]

Thx! 👍👍👍

[@piotrguzowski8087]

What a speed dude. Great race 🎉

[@olivierbruwiere]

Thx!

[@JeanLaboux88]

very good race

[@olivierbruwiere]

Thx!

[@supervanll]

Unreal !

[@olivierbruwiere]

🔥🔥

[@soul02]

I watch these races when im running on the treadmill. it helps when i am discouraged and tired to feel like Im in the race with you guys haha Cheering you on as I run and trying to run faster like itll help you lol I've nearly fallen off the treadmill a few times though trying to turn on those corners because I start to lean into the turn with you XD

[@olivierbruwiere]

Haha cool! It keeps the motovation high!

[@FeliciaEspero]

Fantastic race! I clicked it before my lunch. Then I forgot to have my lunch lol.

[@olivierbruwiere]

Haha sorry about that!

[@bluenose7984]

Quality race! Epic!

[@olivierbruwiere]

Thx!

[@pkd19]

Well done Olivier!

[@olivierbruwiere]

Thx ‘

[@MrTsjies]

Dikke proficiat Olivier. Weeral een prachtprestatie 👏

[@olivierbruwiere]

Bedankt!

[@iFLEX..]

Greats

[@olivierbruwiere]

Thx!

[@DandyHippo]

Very good race mate!

[@olivierbruwiere]

Thx!

[@type2funpodcast]

This is epic!

[@olivierbruwiere]

Thx man!

[@Pozitivi]

Such an awesome race 🤙

[@olivierbruwiere]

Jup!

[@yo_zhik]

дуже чудова гонка!) очікуємо гонки в Українських Карпатах - там рівень ще складнійший) Олів'є - будемо тебе дуже раді бачитиВ Карпатах!)

[@olivierbruwiere]

That would be cool! They can contact me if they want! 💪💪

[@pitfrr]

No, no, it's not shit, only mud. 😃 Bravo, beau boulot !

[@olivierbruwiere]

Hahaha merci!

[@Hertog_von_Berkshire]

Essentially the same bike I ride ... but I'm 40+ years older and not quite so adventurous. 😆

[@olivierbruwiere]

Just enjoy riding. That’s the most important

[@ekogesd7022]

congrats bro, so cool for 3rd

[@olivierbruwiere]

Thx!

[@nenad2427]

fantstic race you overcome peter and killian..nice

[@olivierbruwiere]

Yup! Same as last year. And olso 3rd 3 years ago.

[@luismartins9521]

Ohh...and don't I know how hard that is. I've been a doctor for 17 years and most of my pedaling practice has been in the dark, after midnight, after my wife and daughter are already asleep. And I only have sundays to enjoy myself with my Specialized Stumpjumper and Propain Tyee because I always work a 10 hour shift on saturdays. Life is freaking hard! And we've got to pay the bills, don't we? But enough sorrow. You weren't 100% fit?...Jesus, you're still a "beast" on the pedal regardless. Good luck with everything and I keep my fingers cross that I'll "see" you in La Reunion.

[@olivierbruwiere]

Yes, bills need to be payed. And it’s not gonna happen thanks to my bike. 😅 But still really happy with all the support I got!

[@darkman1301]

Good run!

[@olivierbruwiere]

Merci

[@ldg8192]

HERO ! !

[@olivierbruwiere]

😁😁

[@disijanlimbu9507]

purple guy is a flash 🔥😮

[@olivierbruwiere]

Yeah, he was really strong!

[@disijanlimbu9507]

​@@olivierbruwierehope to see you winning this race next year 🔥

[@olivierbruwiere]

Me 2 😁😁

[@felixmarlon1280]

13:59 Hugo Pigeon es de otro planeta. Lastima que no graba sus carreras

[@olivierbruwiere]

You can find some of his runs on youtube.

[@PhraceOne]

ferm gedaan wi Bosse! dat speedometerke is ook wel tof om zien op 't beeld. En zotjes dat jij tijdens de race nog eraan denkt om de camera proper te houden 🙂 grtz, Kris DC

[@olivierbruwiere]

Thx om te kijken!

[@bramcortvriendt3148]

Holeshot! Proficiat met opnieuw een podium!

[@olivierbruwiere]

Thx! 💪

[@Gleeman53]

来了来了，擦镜仙人

[@olivierbruwiere]

Hahaha! New job for me

[@TimMaddux]

2:28 spicy

[@olivierbruwiere]

Indeed! Almost crashed into Hugo!

[@user-fd1oy6wl7w]

太强了！

[@olivierbruwiere]

Thx ‘

[@jintaejun]

congratulations ! I am thankful that you clean the lens often so we can see better video

[@olivierbruwiere]

I hate it when you have mud on the video 😬😆

[@jangeerts5063]

playstation. congrats bosse!

[@olivierbruwiere]

Merci!

[@brucemannjr]

Wow that was one hell of a ride Olivier and you’re right the mud was epic. I have a question about the snow was there too much up there?

[@olivierbruwiere]

The snow was perfect during the week. Track was looking so good. The night before the race, we had a storm and lots of rain. That’s why we could not start on the snow. To difficult for the rescue team, and also to take the gondola with the rain and wind.

[@brucemannjr]

@@olivierbruwiere Wow rain and wind is not good. Also I have to say just to let you know someday I might consider coming out there for a Bucket List to race not in the main race but for amateur.

[@olivierbruwiere]

Do it! You will love it

[@brucemannjr]

@@olivierbruwiere thank you and just let you know I’m coming from America my state here is Arizona. I forgot to tell you the day of Megavalanche was my brother birthday.

[@TheDinjo10]

What happen to Hugo Pigeon? Not on the list... Great video Olivier

[@olivierbruwiere]

Hé won the race

[@AhmedAliRazzaq-xq4hj]

Huge was on 🔥 😁 😂 on climb. After climb he can't see.

[@olivierbruwiere]

Insane speed!

[@stafdcDH]

proficiat!!!

[@olivierbruwiere]

Thx!

[@fjanson2468]

What a mud torture test.

[@olivierbruwiere]

Really slippery haha

[@catalincatalin8077]

race track..what was in km? nice and tuf work on track control,no easy way after rain.

[@olivierbruwiere]

No start on the glacier this year. For now the track was 17km long. Started at 2800m and finished at 700m.

[@andy..90.._]

How does n.1203 in first position at 14:18 ? did he take some invalid shortcut at 1:29 ? (you can see it in Jack Reading video) His final time is missing from the official finishing order, he appears to have been disqualified.

[@olivierbruwiere]

Jup! Good eyes!

[@arcykato]

Its like he broke the map, crazy shortcut, I wonder if he was DSQ or just end up with a mechanical or something.

[@EvilNapkinPie]

Man Mr. Grapes put the pedal down on that climb around 14:00. He made some good distance there on you and the other dude who was in black.

[@EvilNapkinPie]

So stoked though this race went! Love watching yours and a couple other people's vids on this. 17 mins in and solid racing so far dude! :D

[@EvilNapkinPie]

I love that you curse in english. :D

[@EvilNapkinPie]

Congrats and awesome work dude! That was some good battling early. That was a messy day on the course though. That rain made it a slop fest. Looked really challenging but again great skills. Looking forward to Mountain of Hell next. Whoop Whoop!

[@olivierbruwiere]

Thx! 👍💪

[@olivierbruwiere]

Hahahaa

[@wohlhabendermanager]

9:22 Ok, where did that dude in the distance come from? I haven't seen anything of him in this vid so far. From some of the other runs we can conclude he took a different route shortly before the first patch of snow/ice up in the mountains (see Jack Reading's video, at around 1:40, for example). Must have been quite the shortcut. The rider is overtaken at around 14:20 in this video. His number doesn't have a time on the results page, so I guess they were disqualified.

[@olivierbruwiere]

I think he got DSQ indeed.

[@deezynar]

Olivier, it wasn't your year, I guess. But third is still a great achievement when you are up against the very best in the world. Congratulations! You will get them next year!

[@olivierbruwiere]

Thx man! I was sick for the days before the race, so I’m happy I could still Battle them

[@deezynar]

@@olivierbruwiere I see, I didn't know you were fighting illness in addition to battling your worthy opponents on the mountain. You did amazingly well for being less than 100% healthy. I have been searching for the race results on line and can't find them for this year's race. Who took 2nd place?

[@olivierbruwiere]

Damien Oton was 2nd

[@deezynar]

@@olivierbruwiere Thank you. They finally released the results yesterday, I believe. I kept looking for them to be posted and saw them yesterday. Kilian released his ride video yesterday, so I posted the top ten on his video.

[@luismartins9521]

Uau Olivier...I would give my left "pinkie" to sit down with you and our friend quintessus and "talk shop" for an entire afternoon! And don't take my comment about suspensions the wrong way. I know that Sr Suntour are aiming to earn a spot under the sun in a lot of categories. For example, they are now a major player in the XCO world championship. And if you know anything about what they do there you also know those boys and girls are some of the toughest "S.O.B's" on the face of this earth. And you can start with Nino Shurter and end up with any of the Canyon girls, they would ALL ride donuts around me while I would be struggling to push myself up those hills, let alone try to match the men elite rhythm. So, if some of those gents are working with Sr Suntour, then they're a good enough manufacturer. I wrote that I wouldn't be caught dead with anything else than those 4 brands because of one simple reason: I don't know enough myself! And don't know enough people to help me buy the correct stifness Ohlins shock, let alone set up their forks. So, in my 10,5kg hardtail I have a 120mm Rockshox Sid 120mm fork in the front( thing works like a swiss clock, has never let me down), in both my Specialized Stumpjumper Evo and propain Tyee I have a Fox Float X2 Factory shock 210-55mm(150mm of travel in the stumpy, 160mm on the Propain, the're light relyable and simple enough) and on both of them I have Rockshox Lyrick forks(160mm in the Stumpy, 180mm in the Propain). They're lighter than the Zeb and Fox 36 and 38 and incredibly supple. Because of course, I'm an amateur. And by the way Olivier your combination of fork and coil is upwards of 2800€..Double of that of my combination. And I know that ERA is very, very good. But do you want to know the only place I've ever seen an ERA suspension setup beyng built? Gee Milner's youtube channel, Dream Build. That englishman builds the most amazing and beautifull bikes in the world. And there you have it. If Iwas a professional, like you, I would know enough to venture myself in more elaborate suspension builds but...I can't really go to my Clinical Director and ask for help with setting up my awesome top of the line suspension setup. The first thing he would say to me would be: Luís, You have two enduro bikes?...And you earn your money working with your hands, inside patients, EVERY day?...That's very smart lad...LOLOL! And I bid adieu from Coimbra, Portugal. Hope you folks are sleeping like rocks!

[@olivierbruwiere]

👌👌

[@mr.gorillaz8449]

is the start of the course different this year?

[@olivierbruwiere]

Yes. Because of the rain and wind, we could not start on the top of the mountain.

[@AhmedAliRazzaq-xq4hj]

Same winners as last year. Wow.

[@olivierbruwiere]

Top 5 was the same 💪🔥

[@WolfAs243]

Do you think it's possible to watch it live next time ?

[@olivierbruwiere]

Maybe. On facebook or Instagram

[@WolfAs243]

@@olivierbruwiere I'd love to watch it. Please make some announcements and share some links few days before the race.

[@nothingaboutnewiphone4266]

what about pink helmet guy? how he managed to be first at the start of the climb?

[@olivierbruwiere]

He took a different road after the start. Don’t think it was allowed.

[@alhainmccallister3383]

You are really good at this but I continually am yelling at the screen "You are trying to win a race. Stop messing with the camera lens. It's not important"

[@olivierbruwiere]

I don’t think I lost time with cleaning. It’s automatic

[@jacques42]

Would be great if someone can also have a rear-cam, perhaps below the seat, to show how the cyclists behind are chasing.

[@olivierbruwiere]

Difficult to clean that thing!

[@jacques42]

@@olivierbruwiere I understand. Perhaps at the back of the helmet? At least worth a try. It can provide similar shots as in Formula 1 when there is action around you. For example, you can have a smaller picture-in-picture to the bottom left and then when there is action zoom it full screen for some moments. Be the first!

[@santis868]

Heu le gars en mauve , il a pris un truc c'est pas possible , l'acceleration qu'il a fait dans le côte omg ...

[@Thomas.deNorth]

This whole thing is very strange. He (Hugo Pigeon) is removed, not only from the results, but also from the start list of the event. He is gone, also from the quali list, yet no one is saying a word anywhere. Can´t be good when a competitor is completely removed from the event, not just declassified or disqualified for a regulation breach. I hate to speculate here, but since not even the organizer is saying a word.... I can understand the other competitors not saying anything as they all know each other well at top level I guess. I have never seen this happen at a event as big as this, everyone is silent as clams when the winner is removed.

[@olivierbruwiere]

He was really fast!

[@Ko.ho.vai.tme.]

Rj ripper

[@olivierbruwiere]

He was there

[@Ko.ho.vai.tme.]

@@olivierbruwiere yes rj ripper from nepal

[@bessarion1771]

Was that Kilian Bron at the end in white outfit?

[@olivierbruwiere]

Jup! He was close, but I could keep it safe and fast enough to not let him catch me.

[@bessarion1771]

@@olivierbruwiere Yes, I was expecting him to catch up, but he never did. One of the harder Megavalanche races....

[@user-ho1pm2xj1c]

@@bessarion1771 he lost a lot at the start, and there was more dirt on its wheels than others :)

[@AhmedAliRazzaq-xq4hj]

Again 3rd position. Hatrick of third positions.

[@olivierbruwiere]

Yes, it’s getting boring now hahah

[@AdrianoSilva-kx4mr]

🇧🇷brazil 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷☃🎄

[@olivierbruwiere]

👍👍

[@realsoppis]

Great race, unlucky that Damien ruined your change of winning by getting on front and getting too tired and he let Hugo rest before his attack. Even after Hugo made his attack Damien still wanted just block you. Unsportmanslike behaviour from Damien Oton.

[@olivierbruwiere]

I don’t know if that’s the case. Did not felt like that for me

[@navinsoni806]

This was the most exciting POV.

[@olivierbruwiere]

Thx man! Happy you liked it.

[@Guildforsucks]

well done mate, i subsribed when you had very few viewers and subsrcibers. Slowly people realize they should watch you :)

[@olivierbruwiere]

Thx! I appreciate that! 😘😘

[@AriannaCowan-f8r]

[@olivierbruwiere]

😘