Is Downhill Racing Fun? | Sidetracked w/ Eliot Jackson in Lenzerheide

Eliot Jackson goes trackside at the Lenzerheide Downhill World Cup to remind us all that DH racers truly are living their best life. Thanks for that Eliot...
We also reflect on another epic weekend of racing. Lenzerheide delivered the goods to provide one energetic and entertaining battle for riders and fans alike.
Watch the Lenzerheide replay right here: win.gs/UCILenzerheide2022
For more info about the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup, visit www.redbull.com/int-en/event-...
Top 5 Women:
1. Myriam Nicole: 3.11,751
2. Camille Balanche: 3.16,170
3. Eleonora Farina: 3.20,184
4. Monika Hrastnik: 3.21,979
5. Vali Höll: 3.22,963
Top 5 Men:
1st. Amaury Pierron: 2.47,153
2nd. Finn Iles: 2.48,555
3rd. Greg Minnaar: 2.48,858
4th. Andreas Kolb: 2.48,865
5th. Benoit Coulanges: 2.49,907
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[@RedBullBike]

Would you find World Cup racing fun? 🧐

[@CHZR4500]

Despite the pressure of millions of bikers judging your every crank I think it would be amazing to ride with your childhood hero’s all while a nice refreshing red bull is waiting for you at the end of the Finnish line 🔥🤙🏻

[@tweaker_on_a_bike9809]

Can I borrow a bike I'll race

[@CHZR4500]

@@tweaker_on_a_bike9809 I’ll join u

[@francisdee9955]

if its not my job, yes🙃

[@ogasi1798]

i raced nationals and regionals in uk for 14 years, it is fun but damn it is stressful and hard work too - i imagine those emotions are amplified in WC obviously, the goods are great and the bads are terrible - Yes is my answer, i would have fun

[@Esbbbb]

It's unbelievable how great content Red Bull puts out there for free. Love you guys, love you Eliot, love you Rob (and of course Tracey!) and love all the riders and fans!

[@Talismant8te]

They just need to get an another commentator Eliot is trash

[@SuspensionTraveler]

RB Bike is the benchmark for other sports on how to do coverage. The highlights of action, excitement and drama of a full race weekend combined with great storytelling and amazing footage is next level! Also helps that DH is obviously the best sport ever invented 🤘

[@floydfoster8593]

Watching the Downhill Worldcup is pure excitement, allowing those watching it to immerse themselves in the atmosphere and experience emotional moments. There a so many sympathetic characters in the sport that i wish almost everybody could be first. But at least i guess everybody involved is a winner somehow :) Thank you for the great and enjoyable coverage.

[@RedBullBike]

Well said. They out there living their best life. You’re very welcome. ✌️

[@teoleoni]

What a great video! I'll miss your mtb world cup coverage!!!

[@323johnnybravo]

Love enduro racing but the excitement of DH is unmatched.

[@RedBullBike]

Here here 🍻

[@jasonpatrickdeleon4701]

Im more excited in Redbull Rampage and Hardline

[@hobmarg]

@Red Bull Bike please tell me you guys have some special retorespective coverage planned for the end of this season with the change-over in coverage? I'd watch a 2 hour show (heck make it 5 hours) of all the highlights going back to when Red Bull took over coverage of World Cup downhill. 3:11 run by Myriam is absurdly fast, really impressive riding.

[@BWT599]

Props to Finn, it's been a journey! Respect from Canada 🇨🇦

[@michelsebastian9999]

Finns gonna be next Amaury when he’s older and more experienced

[@RedBullBike]

@@michelsebastian9999 getting more dialled every race this season 💪

[@BWT599]

@@michelsebastian9999 hard work certainly pays off. Travis P saw it in Finn when Finn was 12 at the whip off contest in Whistler

[@amanezamy1366]

Again .. elliot jackson never dissapointed ! Kudos

[@CHZR4500]

Love Elliot Jackson

[@RedBullBike]

Us too! ❤

[@biko055]

@@RedBullBike I'm sure he's a good guy but his commentary during the races is horrible. He sounds like a high, pre-teen girl, with his giggling and falsetto interjections. I mean no ill will toward him but please replace him with Claudio or at least someone who doesn't sound like some dude hanging out in front of the 7-11. Cheers.

[@MSS-852]

@Brent Freeman I couldn’t agree more

[@jbs3691]

@@biko055 Couldn't disagree more. He's fantastic.

[@klonkrieger121]

@@jbs3691 Yeah, makes it not as stoic (not that rob is in any shape or form stoic lmao) and a bit looser which i dig!

[@BeeYksrr]

So Minaar on the podium again... amazing.

[@RedBullBike]

The 🐐 is relentless

[@JustJake77]

THIS IS MTB! DH is the pinnacle of our sport! There is no discipline on the planet that comes close to the feeling, one gets hurtling down a mountain on to wheels. With nothing but, your own power and gravity making you, speeder bike style! I love this sport!

[@Ghostina1]

Music - Cut - Interviews everything so on point!

[@Furui93Shin]

Kinda gutted about some changes behind the scenes next year, but glad to see you guys squeeze absolutely every bit of content about this sport this year. Great job. DH is just the most exciting and scary thing ever. But it's fun to watch :D

[@terr256]

I started racing this season, it's definitely stressful but it's soo much fun! The crowd, people, and the vibe are awesome.

[@RedBullBike]

Nice! Glad you’re enjoying it ✌️

[@joeldarlison5189]

Elliots laugh makes the whole show! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@RedBullBike]

We think an Eliot laugh compilation is needed

[@lewisatkinson7277]

This race was just off the charts. Dom-encal

[@hazbutler]

Aww love to see Emilie stealing a kiss on Cami's cheek.

[@ogasi1798]

great video guys :-) Lenzerheide was a great event this year too - 2nd half here we go

[@JamiedoesWildBikepacking]

When I used to race downhill, it was stressful and pressurised. But the whole scene was good fun travelling to different places for each race with my mates each weekend. The better you get though the more pressure to perform.

[@RedBullBike]

Sounds sick. Maybe as the pressure increases, riders aim to dial in that process of handling it better.

[@JamiedoesWildBikepacking]

@@RedBullBike Where the true pro shines, under pressure! 👍🏁

[@bryancook7541]

DH racing is super fun!!!! as long as you are having fun doing it and it's not a job. I think thats why Gwin has kinda slowed down. he's not having as much fun as he used to. but i get it, old age and the fear of bones shattering isn't much fun

[@jibberist]

lenzerheide is a blast

[@johnd0e25]

That was a fun watch

[@Racinglife_]

Surely winning is the most fun part

[@Fantic156]

Passion for life ... ;)

[@JustOneWolf]

100% certainty is a bold statement :D

[@GaedeRafael]

Elliot definetely got a crush that night 😏 He got 2 "direct punches" in just 30sec talk hahahahaha

[@josiahhorning2813]

What a r ace

[@zpanchito_v5523]

nice

[@mac23806]

I've gotta say I was lost by the spectators bringing chainsaws like what am I watching

[@auzyham]

Omg what is the ending song?!

[@danielanzelmganszky2075]

Snavs - Change Us (feat. Jack Dawson)

[@tsonneckful1]

What’s the name of the track in the outro? It’s so good 🔥🔥🔥

[@aleksandrakoze9295]

Came here to find out the same thing! Anyone?...

[@tsonneckful1]

@@aleksandrakoze9295 found it: Snavs feat Jack Dawson - Change us 🤩🤩🤩

[@edwvidal4414]

comentary number one.

[@281287]

someone knows the song from 12:50 ?

[@mtbalpinecounty]

💪🍺

[@Squid_Lab]

To be honest I don’t know why Eliot says this is a cool location… I mean there was also Albstadt and Nove Mesto in the race calendar….

[@romanzhest]

Omg

[@lucasonzogni3439]

Bella raga sono il primo ha scrivere

[@craigmolway]

Great coverage for the elites but once again, no coverage or mention of the juniors. Where is the fun in that?

[@mohamadahzwan8648]

☺🤔🙏

[@MrTidjon]

If I may say, off topic, Google/youtube are getting ridiculous with the adds!!!! 3 adds in this clip alone!!! WTF???? My guess, if Amaury doesn't (hopefully not!!!) get an injury, no one will get him this season..... and maybe a few more seasons to come!

[@MrYesNeinMaybe]

You clearly missed Nina Hofmann!

[@paullong6051]

🚴‍♀️🚴🚴‍♂️💥👍✌️🙂

[@bigdarbs19]

Of course they're having fun, a better question would be are the cross country guys having fun, as that is proper suffering!

[@dudedude4990]

Of course dh is stressful, just ask Marcelo Gutierrez, intestinal problems over 10 years racing around the globe, fun at the beggining but years later...

[@bigbird2451]

Someone should machine a chainsaw bar with a ridge to accept a bike chain and you might need to change the sprocket. But how cool would it be to have a chainsaw with a spinning bike chain?

[@__kwtsos__]

2nd

[@grooticonix7922]

Downhill is what gives me the true booze 😌💊

[@romanzhest]

First

[@MegaCharns]

did she seriously crash again,, omg vali holl what is wrong with you?

[@MultiTerrainBike]

Monster Energy has won over Red Bull

[@Thealcani]

Why is the Video edited so it seems like the male race was the highlight? Music and commentating was much more enthusiastic... ? WTF

[@romanzhest]

First