RACING 40 MILES ON THE SINGLE SPEED (Gunnison Growler Big Bad 40)

[@Mantis858585]

I've watched several of your videos, Macky is a very polite human rocket.

[@markm4503]

So funny! But true!

[@davidpett]

Also Macky puts himself through the wringer to entertain us! He’s awesome.

[@chilloutyaall]

I was going to say that 🤣. Rubbin’ is racin’, move it or lose it 🤣

[@sober041978]

I was a marshal near where the man crashed at 17:30. He left so much blood later racers commented and he also whacked his head and was a little disoriented. He took the road and made it back OK. Good guy, tough. Another excellent video. Please come back!

[@bobparker8408]

Good job Macky. Singlespeeding is so hard because you're rarely in the "right" gear.

[@johnnydoe66]

At 20:18, I bet it was a bit demoralizing to see that kid on a strider bike that far out front, I wonder where he placed....lol Awesome job to the both of you!

[@1pho3nixmatt]

That national champ jersey is freakin' DOPE. And the dude's cookie monster one too is hilarious! Great showing Macky, you're a monster, and Syd, head up, you can't have a perfect race every time. Still awesome!

[@techjeeper8800]

Your single speed racing last year and watching Hardtail Party got me into single speeding a year ago and I absolutely love it. I did my first gravel race a couple weeks ago and did it on my SS MTB. It was a blast! 3 hours for 32 miles. Glad to see you back on the SS! Syd when you talked about not finding that race fire, I knew exactly what you were saying. That’s a tough spot to be in but finding the enjoyment in the ride is really all you can do sometimes. You guys post what really happens. Genuine victory and genuine struggle. I know us commenters don’t really know you but we certainly appreciate your realness.

[@BingoBangoBabyInc]

Awesome to see more single speed content! I feel like we're sorely underrepresented in the KZbin mountain bike world.

[@roamingwolfpack]

I love how you both asked if riders off the trail needed help! And Syd kudos to you for stopping for that guy to make sure he was okay and letting the marshall know. No better way to exemplify 'Being More Awesome"!!👋👋

[@fraserstewart5210]

Loving the care for fellow riders. Syd stopping to check on the crashee was more awesome.

[@LlenadeMalo]

I love the race math at 13:07. Lol You did well. I usually forget how numbers work.

[@Jacksquatch69]

Macky on a single speed is like normal humans on an E-bike. But so polite.

[@donaldmorrill1636]

Thanks once again for the awesome content. One of these days I’m going to hear Mackey’s friendly voice from behind, “Hey I’m on a unicycle when you get a chance could you let me by”😂😂😂!

[@cmcjvcltcbmc]

Good job guys. Dave Wiens refers to the Growler as "Death by a Thousand Cuts", which I found out the hard way on a hard tail last year. I cant imagine doing it on a single speed. Impressive.

[@Leo_Inclan]

Great job keeping the spirits high through a rather frustrating race, Syd! Macky's power and trail ettiquete are honestly unpaired. What a polite beast! Awesome race guys. Keep it up!

[@FrugalFitDad]

I love how real this is. I'm no where close to being as fast, but it gave me comfort seeing the leaders also walking some parts.

[@spiritualspatula]

Macky is the friendliest crusher that exists. It’s super refreshing to see highly competitive people still be genuine and concerned about fellow competitors. Since your channel is continuing to enjoy sufferfests, any chance you’ll be making it up for the Emerald Epic again this year?

[@sydandmacky]

Haven't decided yet. Really enjoyed that race but there's some other stuff around the same time that we want to check out, so it's still up in the air.

[@jackjones8821]

Love the content! Nothing like a Syd and Macky video to make me want to get on my bike

[@billykreger9765]

Back in the NORBA days, Rage in the Sage at Heartman Rocks was my favorite trials event.

[@scottjohnson4711]

Single speeding is hard but you climb like a billy goat. You keep pushing that gear and you become a total badass .

[@RowansAdventures]

Wow, you did incredible in this race. Getting 10th overall on a single speed is absolutely incredible!

[@jaydesimone4297]

Syd, your "frantic descending" would have left me with some extra padding in my shorts!

[@phonemaninnz]

just love watching your guys content. Just backs up the idea that no matter how fast you are you are you still suffer just as much as us slowbies. Great content and thanks for sharing. You are nearly there Syd patience.

[@SiFarmer]

Hehe the hair makes a great camera cleaner, so there's that 🤣 I've been following you guys for some time now, and now my second youngest daughter is looking to get into racing, I got her hooked on your videos because you guys are what I instill into her as the best way to be on trail, always polite, always curtious and so nice to everyone, thats how I want us to be ❤😁

[@normanmitchell9536]

I noticed your manual down the steep hill at the whiskey fat tire crit 👀 . Enjoying the SS content 👍💪🏻

[@mtbse789]

Glad I am not the only one who sucks air on a ss. Very strong rider! Curious..what is your gearing? 32×20?

[@waynecallister2236]

Thank you for yet another great video! I continue to be amazed at how high Macky places on a single speed against geared racers!

[@spencerturner3846]

Love watching the single speed. Last years single speed race got me hooked on the channel.

[@DEEZEEMTB]

I have three bikes and like them all but my fully rigid SS is my favorite. Very impressed with your race. Great job!

[@greggr1591]

Great job, Syd, you're getting better with every race. And make no mistake, The Boss has all the speeds he needs in his legs 🦵 Major awesomeness 👍🏻

[@breathestrongcycling3672]

Now this is the content i love to watch!....someone else suffering 😉😂✌️

[@sapinva]

Yes, I get all the cardio I need watching others suffer. Have to save my energy for pushing my jump bike back up the hill.

[@sanitgaonkar]

Single speed bike and 40 miles race really commendable 🤘👍

[@wg2060]

Great job to both of you. I’ve done one SS race over the years. It’s a unique form of entertainment. Though there are 3 speeds: standing, sitting and walking.

[@memememe843]

Really like this content. Congrats to Macky on his result! Syd’s top ten finish is an amazing accomplishment. Especially for someone who could not even ride not long ago. Thats a looong race.

[@garrettsmith8286]

You guys are awesome! Way to kill it on that single speed Macky! What great timing as I just got my 1st SS the other day. My friend finally sold my his green All City Nature Boy and its the one bike I've been wanting for a long time. I found it crazy that I'm beating all my PR's on the hills. lol Guess you don't have a choice on SS. My wife is from Farmington & I'm from AZ. I miss that long fast flowy stuff that the midwest is lacking! Great race! Keep being awesome you two. I'll have to save up for one of those awesome jerseys.

[@jcsrst]

congratulations to both of you! Macky, single speed is your jam!

[@RobertsonDCCD]

It seems like SS is your mojo, Macky. Keep after it, Syd, you're getting it back!

[@ianmacdonald487]

I don't watch all of your videos, but I'm glad I watched this one. You are both amazing! That was such a rocky course, too.

[@joshonwheels2]

So impressed by how patient and polite you both are to all the slower riders ;)

[@snewberry8669]

Congratulations, Guys!! Syd, even though you didn't have your race legs today, 8th place is still respectable. You were MORE AWESOME. Macky, why on Earth did you decide a single speed? I guess finishing first is as good as it can be. Congratulations!!! I certainly enjoy your videos. You show the background along with your racing. I get to know you better too. I am rooting for you both, and look forward to each video. Stay safe and God Bless you.

[@Kantar53]

I think Macky was the national champ on SS last year so yeah…he’s pretty good at it.

[@jordanwemett4327]

Glad you guys had fun! Awesome video of my backyard!! You guys did it a great justice!

[@happytriking]

Wow, single speed for "good knees only" going up hills. Thanks for amazing video.😀

[@ericrichter1241]

This is just what I needed for today. It's pouring cats and dogs and the vehicle in front of you can't be seen. So trails are absolutely closed. It's always great to see you two racing. I loved the little team bit at the first of the race. I know how bad the gopro affect is and I'm amazed at how well yall handled those punchy rock climbs!

[@sydandmacky]

Send some of that rain this way!

[@ericrichter1241]

@@sydandmacky i wish I could! But its blowing in from the west and I don't have enough hot air to turn it around. Maybe your Eureka crew could help.

[@noet5329]

Looks like there would be rattlesnakes around each corner. Good race guys!

[@henriknilsson1125]

Ugh my favorite KZbinrs did the growler when I had to visit family!? guess that's life. Hartman rocks is such an awesome place to ride in fall and spring I love it! Another great video! Really appreciate you guys if i ever hit the lotto I'll be sure to share for all this great content! Thank you!!

[@shaunomeara843]

Nice work guys the single speed looks tough!! it's also amazing how you look like have to be as smooth as you can to maintain speed and cadence so it doesn't kill your legs and you pace, Syd looks like you had a tough one ..there are more of those some times.. but nice work team👍👍👍

[@d-nicebikes]

Another stellar performance and example of how the training has been paying off. Well done, Macky, well done. Always awesome to see you blow by other riders in these races.

[@elisabethmaxwell6925]

As someone with long hair, "Hair interference" is the story of my life. Haha. Great video!

[@charlesholland6851]

Good job y'all! Awesome video and those trails looked super fun.

[@grahampye2314]

Fun watching you guys on a trail system I've ridden before (and absolutely love). Gunnison and Hartman Rocks was our favorite spot on a Colorado road trip 3 years ago.

[@Ismael-cq9ye]

So nice video, congratulations for the race, greetings from your fan in Argentina!!!

[@kimweincek9019]

This was my home for a couple years and the first place I started mtb! So glad you guys are enjoying one of my heart’s favorite places! Loved the annual gunnison growler.

[@tylerallison8438]

Man! This is awesome. Can we get a bike tour on this rig?

[@Yoda-em5mt]

Looks like a really nice desert riding location surprized your not running a lockout I bought a lockout for my lyrik i run on my hardtails and its the best thing ever .

[@jimdrake9528]

Think the jersey's should say" Be more Macky "to remind us how we should all behave ,good work guys

[@kevinlanchester42]

Awesome video guys, always look forward to seeing your video every weekend. Keep up the good work. By the way Syds yellow stem cap didn't give us the best clue who's footage we were watching, long hair on Mackys footage would have been a surprise 😂

[@millerman692]

YAY! Thanks for racing ss. Mine is being built now and you gave the best possible gift- inspiration!

[@findtherightbeat]

Congrats, 10th place overall on a single speed! 🍻🍻

[@JGD444]

Man! I miss so much my SS XC bike 😢 it was soo much fun

[@Fridayiminlove444]

I loved this!! It would be so awesome to ride a trail like that or to eventually race!

[@JenkinsB]

you guys are all around just awesome, no other way to put it

[@gruensein]

Since I sometimes suffer quite a bit on steep climbs even on my average geared road bike, I don't even want to imaging what climbing a steep technical trail on a single speed must feel like...

[@chrisdenning9816]

Awesome race for both of you. Congrats Macky on 1st and congrats Syd for 8th and so positive. Macky do you always talk so much while racing or is it more for us? Thanks

[@sydandmacky]

I've trained myself to talk to the camera while racing because otherwise there's no good way to share what's going on in my head...

[@findtherightbeat]

8:03 shows how hard Macky is pushing, the guy to his left is on his biggest cog

[@travisbrooks8661]

You guys should look into racing the Dakota 50 in Spearfish South Dakota this fall

[@TribalShark142]

Way to go both of you!!!

[@cellphonenut]

I fully respect pushing yourself hard enough to ride a single speed button till the single speed starts getting first they need to just hold a separate race for that

[@radek5690]

Macky, you are awsome! Syd is fantastic!

[@bennysh]

Macky is a machine, yet a very nice human being.

[@mikieson]

impressive Macky..I mean..I couldnt do that on an Ebike much less single speed. The next week would be me laying in bed doing nothing lol...Syd always another day..you still did good.

[@lukewalker1051]

Incredible effort. Respect.

[@colinfrei7136]

Hey Macky could you maby try to eyplain how the extra 20 mill of suspension changes the feeling, handiling and geometry of the bike?

[@sydandmacky]

I just notice that a bit more suspension (and the fact that the 120mm fork is a Float 34 vs a 32, so a bit bigger diameter stanchions) takes a bit more of an edge off the rough stuff and therefore keeps me from fatiguing as quickly. It obviously slackens the head tube angle a bit as well, but that's pretty imperceptible.

[@colinfrei7136]

@@sydandmacky Thanks a lot for the quick response. Sending love from Switzerland.

[@SasSaga]

Love it!! More, please!

[@davidgeiger8620]

Hi Macky,you are a awesome rider! What do you think about oval chainring?

[@kyled121]

Awesome! (both of you)

[@dcasandman]

Fun video , great trainer time content

[@KestrelYI]

Excellent race!

[@Lotustro]

what are your thoughts on the affects to the brain over years of shaking down rocky descents?

[@mikeate5312]

Great effort !!!

[@TheUnsociable1]

AWESOME JERSEY!!

[@etapepartners]

when I race MTB's, my favorite was SS. I often raced my SS in the geared class. sure you need the fitness, but I often felt faster on my SS.

[@claragoforth3645]

You guys were in my backyard! I love Hartmans:)

[@burrellbikes4969]

Every time I watch one of your videos, it makes me want to get out and ride myself! Stop raining nature!!!

[@sydandmacky]

Send that rain this way!!!

[@burrellbikes4969]

@@sydandmacky good point! It is pouring in Boise all weekend.

[@IntoTheTroid1]

Your right...Macky is a freak 😁

[@daledubose3032]

Love your videos guys. Thank you for sharing.

[@RodneyNorris]

I think that new race kit was worth at least a few minutes off your time Macky 😉

[@karlstine2065]

Awesome Macky

[@Jinedan]

Awesome! And MORE awesome!

[@kenfoley509]

Great job!

[@jayswavely6371]

SS always in the wrong gear. Great video on the misery that is racing :)

[@lizzypicardi]

Love this!

[@schadlarry]

Which beer has the Zia caps? Looked at Santa Fe Brewing but all they have are cans in Las Cruces. Looks like a fun course, have to load it on my Wahoo and give it a go in non-Beast mode. Great job finishing 1st and amazing top 10 among the geared counterparts.

[@sydandmacky]

Yeah, Santa Fe Brewing used to do bottles and we have caps left over from them. The blue ones we had custom made so we could have different caps for the POV.

[@itwasanewdayyesterday2586]

no chain tensioner? I guess no for a hardtail right.

[@sydandmacky]

Depends on the setup. You don't need a tensioner on a HARDTAIL if you have sliding dropouts or use an eccentric bottom bracket (which is what I use). If you're curious, Syd goes through the full build (including the eccentric BB) in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6LWk4R6ltmleck

[@Limestream73]

I think we should start calling Macky’s cam The GoBro. ;)

[@alexpina7385]

What bike was Syd riding? Does Niner have a new RKT in the works? Saw Macky riding that same frame in MI at Iceman last November.

[@OGDMaco]

Have you ever looked into doing the megavalanche race?

[@sydandmacky]

Yup, was going to do it in 2020 but then COVID. It's on the bucket list for sure!

[@OGDMaco]

@@sydandmacky the Last one they did I don't think the peak was as snowy but if it is on the next one you go to. Get some good grip for the start 😂

[@mattkavanaugh5623]

Congrats to you both! Keep it up, please :)

[@xcvols]

One of my best friends is doing unbound XL on a single speed right now! He’s at hour 20. 352 miles of gravel on a SS!!!

[@sydandmacky]

Whoa!

[@devilliersbritz7680]

Hello, I like your videos a lot,especially the single speed ones and was wondering if you ever tried 30-19 gear ratio for really steep terrain? On the flat sections I spin out at about 19-20km p/hr. Would like to hear your thoughts on it.

[@sydandmacky]

I generally run a 30x20t (including at this race) so slightly lighter than the 30x19 you mentioned. I do get spun out, but it allows me to climb pretty much everything.

[@devilliersbritz7680]

@@sydandmacky Thanks for replying, I’m looking at doing an ultra distance mtb race, 121km and 2900m ascending. Would you still use your gear ratio or something else.

[@MrJGBX1]

which female saddle do you recommend also padded/ shorts also ? TIA !

[@sydandmacky]

Syd runs Velo Senso TT+ saddles on all her bikes (bit.ly/3xWHJel) and loves the PEARL iZUMi Pro and Pro Expedition Women's bibs (bit.ly/3mPP1Ke)

[@willienillie6337]

Damn.. Macky is on single speed and passing mucho people…