Now THIS is XC racing (BC Bike Race Day 3 - Maple Mountain)

[@sydandmacky]

Can't wait for Day 4? Watch it early on Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/87187976

[@onlyfoolriding8223]

That drone footage was literally the coolest xc footage I've ever seen.

[@streddaz]

Yeah, that was pretty cool.

[@devincook3278]

Yea!!! I was thinking the same thing. That was sweet. It was like a video game lol

[@davidjoseph7142]

Yeah it was also cool to see his posture, been watching him race for so long and not being able to see that so this was a treat

[@jeffretey]

Check out Benton Drones or Anneke Beerten’s trail run footage for some great drone footage. It’s not of race, but showing trails and such. Good stuff.

[@MountainBike4Fun]

I'm not sure that was a drone. At timestamp 12:58 you see a media bike on the right side of the screen that seems to launch behind Macky down the trail. Also at the end of the take you hear someone say "Good!", which I suppose was the media bike breaking off. Happy to stand corrected though...

[@realnotrace818]

I need "Rocks...Yay" on a t-shirt.

[@adam_cosgrove]

100% would buy

[@Saschabear95]

I’d rock it

[@BCpov]

You guys are making me want to do the race again! Such a awesome experience!

[@Acrore]

Did my first 50km Mtb race! Took me 5 hours but i made it! hahahah watching your videos inspired me to give it a go!

[@sydandmacky]

Congrats!

[@byronpeterson795]

Another amazing video. Loved the follow cam footage of Macky. You guys rock!!

[@wg2060]

Another great race day. Echoing the Macky’s plea at the beginning, let’s bump this great channel over that 100k mark.

[@mattnorris529]

I commented this same thing then saw your comment. Come on everyone let’s get them 100k

[@jayvandy1]

Great stuff guys! Just wanted to say thank for NOT putting any sort of cheesy music during the ride POV shots. 👍

[@cheefbaconator6078]

Y'all have been doing a great job of making me actually think about my ride nutrition. I still do a bad job, but at least I'm thinking about how bad a job I'm doing.

[@sydandmacky]

🤣 that's the first step!

[@philr696]

I would just like to let you know how great the footage is the stabilization and picture quality is fantastic. When you see a front end on of you guys you notice how much the camera bounces about. Top work.

[@sevenninthsfabmachine]

I love how the organizers had spotters on the tricky parts of the course calling out potential hazards. BCBR = class act! Beautiful ride you two! 💗

[@andyashla]

That is the coolest xc race I have ever seen. I love that they offered maple syrup shots on the course.

[@cyclechef2011]

You both are nuts. Being able to descend on technical trails after peaking your heart rate the entire time on those climbs is impressive. Love the content. keep it coming.

[@matthewblum1108]

That last pass by Syd was tremendous, shot out like a rocket .

[@DonPotterMTB]

Your footage is awesome. The clarity is incredible. Much better than the footage from the BCBR. Keep up the good work.

[@EatsPumpkins]

Locals have a big advantage on those trails when it comes to knowing what can be rolled easily. There are so many that it adds up. If (when!) you do this race again, the secret to training for this sort of terrain is to spend a week or two in Victoria first. Despite being less than 100km away, it's usually 5C cooler than Crofton/Nanaimo/Cumberland usually. Sooke and Hartland can get you ready for the tech rolls, rooty sections, and punchy climbs.

[@chilloutyaall]

I must say I love the new paint job on the Mac Daddy’s bike! Looks so cool on the body cam! Great job pacing yourselves guys. All the best riders are here so not easy at all! Keep up the great riding and keep the PRO tips coming along the way 👍

[@NeilAnderson777]

Hey Syd and Macky. My wife and I recently started Mountainbiking. We found your channel and I just want you to know that we are inspired of what you are doing. Hope you continue uploading videos. New subscriber here :)

[@sydandmacky]

Welcome (and thanks for subscribing)!

[@josephalaguna]

I love you both. Super inspirational. Your love and care for each other is very refreshing to see.

[@chudyja]

DOES IT ROLL? - on front, YES IT DOES!! - on the back. And you have a perfect t-shirt :D

[@chriskelley2075]

I'm addicted to these videos! I feel like I'm in the race with you guys, awesome shooting and you both have Mad skills! I just joined your patreon! Stay strong and keep racing!

[@samchunghoon1819]

Totally enjoyed that follow cam of Mackyʻs ride through that one section.. Those sandwiches looked awesome Syd!

[@markwilliams4092]

This is the best race footage ever, what a brutal course. Awesome job!

[@ericsharp5079]

Whoa! That drone footy was some of the sickest I’ve seen, especially in an XC pov! Great flying !

[@mattnorris529]

Let’s get these two to 100k!!! I’m a long time subscriber, I love you Syd and macky

[@easty-stage-4-fighter.]

the most professional video i watch on mtb riding, well done and thank you. the inspiration keeps coming.

[@lagwall]

Your cameras have looked EPIC this entire race series!

[@mozworthy]

Great job guys! Really enjoyed watching your efforts! Brought back a lot of (mostly) happy memories for me! Very happy about the courtesy that other riders afforded you when it came to passing!

[@roadeyerob]

Great video! The seven scoops of Skratch made my stomach turn.

[@jasonmcginnis]

It's impressive to see what those NOBL wheels on an XC bike are capable of. Thanks!

[@chrisa21]

You guys seriously rock! I love your dedication to the sport and all your hard work, plus you go the extra mile and share it all on this channel 👍

[@jimvee4528]

Love the follow-cam of Mack!

[@rhys3697]

It always amazes me how fast both of you ride unknown trails 👍

[@phliplee3044]

I just found yall. I subscribed and turned on notifications. Love what yall are doing. You guys are an amazing couple.

[@davidgough5644]

The additional BCBR video clip was badass! Continued success to both of you😎👍🏼 Kissimmee, Fl

[@tessahankinson1504]

Good to see you plugging hydration - so important. And love that sarnie (uk speak for sandwich)!

[@fireroadie6654]

Another great video. Love how the sandwich was just sitting on the mat (no paper plate or napkin) love it. Lots of love from Texas. 🍻🍻🍀🍀

[@sydandmacky]

I mean, we'd been eating dust all morning, what's a little more 😂

[@brettandrewclarke]

Eeeeeeeasy subscriber. Footage is superb and you two are sharing the goods. Caught a few glimpses of you in Nanaimo and Cumberland on the last day. Looking forward to this.

[@brodyisaak]

I sub'd! I broke my hand riding two weeks ago mountain biking and these vids are inspiring me to do the BCBR next year.

[@BikeRodeo]

Great Video! I love your race videos! Keep at it!

[@danielnorton8761]

Hey, just a heads up on the KZbin analytics, I watch your content from 3-5 different Google accounts. Ill make sure they're all subscribed cause that'll help, but multiple accounts might be something to consider in the analytics. You definitely have a loyal fan base 😊

[@DimitryGobbo]

The FPV drone clip is insane!

[@NEdownhill]

This is such a good and inspiring series! I find myself checking my feed to see if the next day is out

[@themtchannel2110]

one of my fav S and M vids!

[@antoineg639]

Great video! Nice job to both of you on the race, that looked super technical!

[@krynzedel1789]

Amazing riding again both of you! Looked a bit cooler..... dustier though. Follow cam on Macky was the best. Way to place so far on these technical courses. Excellent video today....so exciting to watch...Thankyou! Good luck!

[@chaseadventure]

Hope you get the 100k you guys do such a great job! Great racing as always!

[@jeffsmithsolo]

Wonderful! And inspiring! Thank you!

[@picodegallo1959]

Really great video, guys! Wow!!😁

[@Barry101er]

Fantastic. I am exhausted.

[@nilz6432]

Great Job from both of you, love the series!

[@stevencole7331]

This is like a Enduro race that also includes being timed on the climb . The only difference no full face helmets and gearing the body up with protection. Amazing to see double black diamonds on a xc course . The world has definitely changed . I think the problem for Mackey the climbers are still around but they have gotten a bit more skillful on the technical decent negating some of Mackey's superior advantage . Still a very well ridden race by both of you and most important quite consistent with the previouse stages . You can't over push your limits . The body will crack .

[@marick791]

Some of that looks so knarly for an XC race! I struggle with doing things 'blind', I like to see what is going on! Loving how you both just go down the steep twisty bits. I know its because you both have good DH skills 😎😎 Maybe when you have no races you can do some 'how to' videos. Wish I could subscribe a million times x

[@Tntdruid]

Oval Chainring is good for the uphill parts 👍

[@MichaelSchneiderTexas]

Congrats. That looks like a super technical, tough rocky section.

[@Lechaysidude]

This has got to be the best and craziest tech race. I've watched you both race..Awsome Job🎉🎉🎉 you could just hear the pounding of your bikes were taking...🎉🎉🎉

[@shaunomeara843]

Well done guys that looked hot dusty and a boat loads of fun 😊👍🙃

[@rosssarvis9604]

Awesome effort..

[@mblades14]

Awesome seeing my local trails. You two rock! I love Maple on my hardtail, but hate it on the enduro rig. I saw your video preparing for this, and can’t believe what you run for tires. Minions at a minimum for me. Can’t wait to see what you think of Benson tomorrow.

[@clintellis1102]

Love the footage and editing!

[@johnblackham4443]

Just awesome !!! Better flow on this one !

[@jackiegammon2065]

Great job you two, very exciting!!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@1youwatch]

The fact that you two do not have a million subscribers is criminal. Come on viewers!

[@SergejGrabun]

Amazing trails, I'd race this type of XC myself anyday :D

[@Exbar1]

Great Chase Shot Nice!!!!!!!

[@clydesdalemountainbiking7393]

Been awesome to watch. Love the format. Also interesting to see Geoff kabush's name near the top still. It's been 23 years I have been watching his name in the top 10 of bc racing. I remember seeing his name in the whistler townie races back in the day.

[@thepedalsadvocate7389]

WE LIKE WHAT YOU ARE DOING!! 😂 From Calgary, Alberta. Formerly Vancouver.

[@lesleybell6096]

Gotta love the Macky Mantra! Its the best!

[@thunderdogproductions]

that stuff is so technical, then to do it under the stress of a race!!! omg!

[@TM-ev2tc]

Go TEAM YELLOW BOTTLE CAP and TEAM BLUE BOTTLE CAP. We are pulling for y'all. 🎉🏁

[@MrRunner10]

Dang I don’t know how you guys even see where the trail is sometimes! 👍🚴‍♂️

[@samreynolds5694]

Epic. Obviously. Well done. 👊

[@nickwiarda4022]

Keep up the great work guys!

[@MattGrovesFTW]

Dig the intro and accompanying music

[@SasSaga]

Love y’all! So inspirational!!

[@TRG36]

Amazing trails. Great riding/racing!

[@RowansAdventures]

Such a great video, your video production was great in this video. I really hope you reach your 100k subscribers in the near future. Keep the great videos coming! It will happen!

[@damnedlock2956]

I just cant race in the heat....its just too thick for my blood....lol...man those downhills are no joke!

[@Stevenv74]

That looks really brutal on the arms.

[@stoggs85]

Awesome. Living the dream💯😎👌

[@colinvincent6599]

Those bumps look tough on the forearms

[@Flux_Flow]

Ladies and gents I have 2 more email addresses that I am going to subscribe to this channel with. Maybe in some small way it will help. This is one of a few of my favorite channels.

[@Flux_Flow]

Done ! I've subbed with 3 accounts now. 🚴‍♂

[@sydandmacky]

Lol you guys are the real heroes ❤️

[@TimoMrx010]

The cabe epic is that something for you two

[@tripleb7232]

Awesome riding Syd and Macky! Thx😅

[@vincbike9279]

That was the coolest stage but man, Maple Syrup is a rough one 🫣 My arms are still cramping 😣

[@Cycle9568]

I’m subscribed ! Cmon let’s get the channel over 100k

[@wesley_bikes]

You guys are amazing ❤

[@alexrobles6492]

Awesome videos always keeping it real. 👍

[@aaronwaderides7209]

I would say some of the sections you would need a enduro bike to make though holy moly great job guys

[@tmhudg]

The video and race performance were awesome - again. Really enjoy watching these. The intro music and edit is really, really good. Do you guys collaborate on that or is one of you the primary editor? Besides the ever popular food prep requests, I'd be interested in a video production inside look. Not a how to but more of a glimpse into your overall process. "Syd makes videos"? [Edit: actually, after I posted that I realized that that might not be a good channel title - sorry! Anyway, hopefully you got the gist...]

[@Mclovinthedank]

Love it! keep killing it guys!

[@KirtVoreis]

Awesome effort!

[@gpa1978]

my dream race since it started, but its soo far from afordable, after years of dreaming about racing it, Im realizing it will stay as a dream

[@jimblessinger]

Good job

[@billykreger9765]

Keep up the momentum kids! 🎉

[@jimblessinger]

Thumbs UP!

[@joeyvecchio1050]

I love your videos

[@sarah-janelowrie2571]

Thats Craig Oliver not Oliver Craig in the lead. Go NZ. Well done MackyD

[@edmyouthcouncil]

Such amazing coverage, vlog style and race footage. By chance thats the cockpit headunit set up, wahoo turned landscape with course profile data screen? Great to have each days profile loaded to see climbs, descends etc. Any insight appreciated :)

[@sydandmacky]

It's the Stages Dash and yes you can load the course with climb previews. Super helpful!

[@sydandmacky]

BTW There's a link (plus discount code) in the video description.

[@fpartidafpartida]

Any chance of adding a power meter (in watts), a heart rate and time overview to these? That would be so helpful and add another layer of understanding of what’s going on. 🙏