Rennie Scaysbrook Pikes Peak Motorcycle Lap Record - Cycle News

Come for a ride with Cycle News Road Test Editor Rennie Scaysbrook at the 2019 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on the Team Aprilia USA Tuono 1100 Factory.
Rennie completed the Hill Climb in a new outright record of 9:44.963, a record that was instantly under threat from Carlin Dunne, until his fatal accident near The Summit.
We'd like to dedicate this video to Dunne's memory, and thank you to all the sponsors and team members who made this event possible.
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[@nofallsnoballs21]

Unbelievable that Carlin was on a 9:32 run, when i see how fast Rennie was. What an epic run by Rennie. And may Carlin rest in peace. Rennie found great and humble words for him.

[@cyclenews]

Thanks. Yeah, Carlin was absolutely flying and would have smashed my time.

[@mrupsingod]

Shit is music to my ears, i wish they would release dunnes ride and cut before the tragedy, for the fans that want to see his last ride and hear a symphony

[@sanfranciscobay]

How did Carlin die? Did his body go over a cliff, hard fall onto the road, slide into something hard?

[@derekcann9637]

No being a racer myself I would always want to know!

[@kevie88]

@@sanfranciscobay Sounds like at the top where Rennie's bike gets super out of shape is the spot where he went down. Terrible.

[@stevetag6572]

After racing for years and with many trophies, I drove up the Peak last summer in a Ford Expedition, and, could not believe how sick this road is. I was scared to death in an SUV....I just cannot imagine the courage and strength these people have. Don't die before you have a chance to climb this mountain.

[@ErikEmstad]

Dang, son! Your reaction at the top, so raw, such joy, brought me to tears. Especially knowing what would follow so soon after.. Such a great ride. Thank you.

[@cyclenews]

Cheers!

[@wildwhiskeywolf]

Pikes Peak event needs to be brought back. This is phenomenal. Thanks for sharing.

[@cyclenews]

Cheers, glad you enjoyed it!

[@zippy0099]

The raw emotion at the top. It truly revealed just how much relief you had that it was over. Knowing what can happen on that mountain. Relief, pride, joy, excitement, accomplishment, adrenaline, and then...horror and sadness, and feeling like it could have just as easily been you... I don’t know how you held together all those emotions at one time. I really wish it didn’t have to be so bitter sweet...you rode your ass off!! Congratulations!!!

[@blip98]

Silky smoooooth! Right bike! Right Team! Right Rider! Right Mountain! Thank you for taking us with you!

[@cyclenews]

Cheers!

[@balancepoint71]

Breathtaking. Sketchy road. RIP Carlin. Congrats on your win and record.

[@POLDRO]

A helicopter shot of this record breaking ride would have been nice... Congrats!

[@BUB7142]

Congratulations on your success at PPIHC. Thank you for all the videos up dates.

[@cyclenews]

Cheers!

[@endasthenrik516]

OMG what a ride! It is more like a MX ride how bumpy it is! Mad respect! And as someone already said, the reaction at the end is so RAW... it shows how much you put into every millisecond of that ride! Dang!

[@pauldalziel7854]

10min 25 secs into the video is rough, glad he made it through - what a run!

[@speedpower2740]

I think that's exactly where Carlin lost control and went off

[@motorfab7014]

Congratulazioni Mamma mia che velocità nei curvoni in cima! Staccate da brivido Guida sempre al limite Complimenti

[@hawkman996]

Loved every minute of that roller coaster ride! From straight ripping and nailing the turns, to the butt pucker moments avoiding the guardrail, and what seemed like backing it down just a smidge on the bumpy top section. My favorite has to be the raw emotion once past the finish line. Love seeing Fillmore coming to congratulate you. Once you hear the actual time your emotions overtook me some and I teared up. I can only imagine the amount of focus that mountain demands. You can hear it in your breathing as all those emotions come out at once. Congrats yet again on an awesome ride and the new record. R.I.P. Carlin

[@Csirkefoga]

What a true and honest reaction in the end, full dedication and commitment! Well done!

[@cyclenews]

Cheers!

[@randysiler7458]

That was impressive! I wish in my youth I had the skill, nerve and determination to ride a motorcycle like that. His emotions at the top were awesome. Congratulations on the record. RIP Carlin!

[@BigGuyRacing74]

So fast. The joy at the end was well earned.

[@ashleycruz7730]

that pipe sound is a harmony at the Peak of his joy on d edge of his run Great!!

[@derekd7204]

Bliss

[@htothejay]

Amazing!! Just danced with death for 10 min, and came out on top👌

[@alexmorrison1122]

Unreal. Respect from one biker to another

[@jimbeamabarth135]

APRILIA simply the best, Gratulation for this Top ride.

[@floridaman3234]

It's amazing how you can come off from being so focused onto pure relief and joy so fast. Well deserved, and he looked amazing from my point of view when I was there.

[@arjenbootsma6881]

In memoriam Carlin Dunne, the GOAT on the PPIHC. Fantastic ride by Rennie Scaysbrook. I rode the PPIHC on a similarly gorgeous day in early June this year, at a far more leisurely pace, that mountain is bloody scary!

[@renatojlopes]

Congratulations on your Pikes Peak win and the new lap record. Great ride Sir!...

[@cyclenews]

Cheers!

[@carlgill5946]

I only learned Carlin existed 2 days ago and for all the die hard fans anx everyone that loved him im truly sorry for your loss he seemed like an amazing dude and one hell of a racer! This type of racing here is epic to say the least and its so full of passion m hooked for life!

[@k0conutk0mando]

Rding that razors edge. Hell of a ride, well done!!!

[@cyclenews]

Cheers!

[@Flip01]

Congratulations Rennie. You put everything on the line for this result and worked so hard. Totally understand if you walk away on top. Cheers from down under👍🇦🇺

[@royaljosh2515]

I could watch that front suspension shot all day!! Wow what a run!

[@ja-bv3lq]

CO native here... BTW, the drop-off at the corner at 06'20" in the video is called The Bottomless Pit. If you go off that one, you have time to call someone love before you... well...

[@KrumzGaming]

People who ride bikes like this have the hugest balls known to man

[@beauzo9965]

Congrats. Respect. Any chance of getting just the dash view of the full run?

[@shogunedpada4293]

I can only imagine the rush you get from completing this course one mistake and you dont exist anymore.Well done you smashed the course.

[@warren7665]

Congrats Rennie. Well deserved. Great team effort. Thanks for the ride.

[@cyclenews]

Cheers!

[@steveman1982]

Wow... just wow. Absolutely epic ride.

[@cyclenews]

Cheers!

[@crownmoto]

Awesome tears of joy! Well done, Rennie!

[@cyclenews]

Cheers!

[@optony9606]

awesome thank you for risking everything for us to enjoy what we could never do

[@georgenewman5860]

Amazing ride, thanks for letting us come along!

[@saxsax914]

Top ride!!! Great Rennie Scaysbrook!!!

[@mikecrockett3669]

Amazing! Absolutely amazing! Well done to all.

[@cyclenews]

Cheers!

[@alexclark8477]

Bloody knew you would do it this year bud. A massive congrats despite the lose of one of the elite, you done him, yourself and all the fans proud, keep it up!

[@cyclenews]

Cheers!

[@wordreet]

OMG! This is truly emotional, knowing what happened soon afterwards! Nothing is taken away from Rennie's stunning achievement. Goddam that is scary even sitting here in my chair. 👍 But we will still remember Carlin and his potential time forever! 😔

[@1fastmr]

That riders reaction at the top is all you need to know about how hard it is to go under 10 seconds. Good job.

[@dadtube1936]

Awesome. He did an admirable job keeping the front end on the ground IMO.

[@ADRIAN-fb9xj]

Great Ride. Looked like a Handful coming into those Hairpins after the Big Squirt between them. The Aprilia sounded beautiful as well. After his previous disappointments it was good to see him get the record.

[@marcorossoni363]

Ke spettacolo e qta adrenalina mi hai dato.Bravo davvero,girare a limitatore in 6 tnt roba.Pelle d'oca!!!!Great great great ✌✌✌

[@RoughRiderv4]

Insane run 😮🔥

[@Csirkefoga]

I’ve just visited Pike’s Peak today. Last 3 miles had to take a bus, as there’s limited parking up top due to the construction of the new visitor’s center. We didn’t really do much at the peak still got super dizzy!! So Rennie, how the f... do You deal with pressure changes in Your ear during such a fast ascent? How about dizzyness? Amazing!! Kudos again.

[@cyclenews]

Thanks! You have to just make sure you're breathing in a smooth fashion. Keep the breath regulated and it the elevation change isn't so bad.

[@dodge20071]

AMAZING ride man! Brought tears to my eyes for sure. Great job!

[@coltusound9168]

Congratulations mate. Great run. RIP Carlin...

[@Joric78]

Great job. Interesting to hear you wanted a more compliant setup. I remember watching your reviews for motousa and cyclenews for the KTM Super Duke 1290 (and other streetfighters), and didn't realise how quick you were. Hearing a local accent in American content always throws me a bit as well.

[@alanung]

Congrats on a fantastic controlled ride!

[@RS-cg5uq]

this is incredible

[@matttorgersen9932]

Amazing effort! I have enjoyed following you the last few years .way to go.

[@cyclenews]

Cheers!

[@amurgatroyd]

Congratulations, you deserve this

[@cyclenews]

Cheers!

[@cosmiccharlie8294]

Those long horseshoe curves, and so many of them, must be grueling. Fantastic job!!!

[@jfeal]

Nothing like conquering a challenge, nicely done buddy! You only hit the stutter box once or twice. You rang that aprilla out!!

[@tonyw3250]

Fantastic effort mate, from all us back in OZ - Pommie.

[@moyz5]

seriously badass!!! well done mate!

[@cyclenews]

Cheers!

[@bennymangina11]

Awesome job, bike sounds so good!!

[@cyclenews]

Cheers!

[@kimber1911]

Great job!!

[@endeavour1976]

Qué subidón de adrenalina. Amazing!!! Thank's

[@noorazhar2209]

10:23 Rip Carlin Dunne.Gone with the thing that he love to do.. Goggle it The hour without media: Pikes Peak Hill Climb shuts down press after Carlin Dunne's crash

[@followtheciaence]

This riders front tire skidded over two feet on that bump. That's what killed Dunne.

[@riccimartino7560]

congratulations!great ride and great aprilia's performance!!bye

[@JPikua]

Wow😲. Great job !!!

[@CampbellZeroOne]

Christ almighty Rennie! I don't know how you do it. Every corner looks the same AND you have the altitude to deal with! 😯💥👊🏼💥

[@cyclenews]

Cheers!

[@nortondlcl]

Well done !

[@cyclenews]

Cheers!

[@gioshiv]

Congratulations!

[@cyclenews]

Cheers!

[@CubanRider]

5:42 got tight, I've seen one of the runs where someone goes over the barrier.

[@TheMEXICANBEEF]

Great rider. I would have dropped it making that turn where he didn't do the second downshift and had to correct

[@domenfurlan666]

That was actually him who came off in that corner on a KTM 1290 Superduke a year or two prior! :D

[@HOOLIGANfilmz]

Amazing ride! Well done

[@markjohnson8352]

Great ride 👍

[@cyclenews]

Cheers!

[@TrashPanda338]

That ending though, jeez luiz..... Freaking insane video.

[@camero505]

Sweet run!

[@deadeyeski]

Thank you

[@southpawsNfriends]

Weird seeing number 34 instead of 33 lol. Awesome run!

[@IIXIIXVXIIXII]

Scary stuff! Makes me glad Im an online-racer. Not a cliff-racer

[@aarondatsun6957]

You Bloody Legend!

[@cyclenews]

Cheers!

[@pabloperez4063]

@@cyclenews cheers!

[@carlgill5946]

God gave that man a huge set of stinkin hairy balls holy sh..!!! Simply epic!

[@RadicalButthole]

You measure the speed of a bike by looking at the speedometer but you measure the speed of the rider by looking at the timer. this is phenomenal riding

[@jondog9]

Congrats on your victory Rennie! Outstanding riding. Fantastic camera positions too. I especially love the one on the left front corner. I got to watch intently to how the ohlins was behaving. Were you completely comfortable with the setting? I thought i noticed a few times when she wanted to start a little head shake as you drove out of a turn. Steering damper? LoL, I'm no racer, just a rider and enthusiast. That moment starting at 5:42 - great save! Thank you, and the whole team, for this video. My condolences to all who knew and loved Carlin Dunne. So sorry to lose a fellow rider.. RIP

[@markjurczyk]

Only one thing can be said, wow !

[@motormech1h343]

Isle of man in America much respect rip Carlin

[@Jonathan_Doe_]

Do you think the organisers decision to permanently remove bikes from the event was right? Or do you feel that the riders know and accept the risks so it should be their choice like the Isle of Mann TT? (Sorry for the loss of your friend). I think painting the corners an alternating black/white pattern, some air crash barriers or catch nets near big drops, and running more free practice could help make it safer for bikes, but the sand/dust getting blown onto the road will always make the traction vary in unpredictable ways.

[@mikewasko4964]

Those front shocks are amazing! Gearing and suspension played a huge part in this epic ride to the top ,great riding skills and a little luck always helps though

[@josericardo2166]

Máquina e piloto de respeito. Parabéns

[@TriptoCo]

I'm confused. Where on a bike can you put balls this big on? Are their special saddle bags to hold them, or just sling 'em over your shoulder?

[@marinjeam]

Respect!

[@Rigg15]

Great gearing, couple of ohh shit moments awesome run.

[@anonymouslegion4928]

Great ride full on savage 💯🏍👍

[@nicolasandersen7574]

Good run 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@paulhall170]

Daddy would have been very proud!!

[@_Krush]

What a Boss!

[@GoofyHoonie]

Ohlins should use this as an ad same for go pro

[@tammyforbes2101]

Damn he’s fast! I ride a 1000 and no way could I get up there that fast, for one I’m to big and heavy! Weight keeps me from racing, but not stunting, and I’m a mad scientist on a sport bike, or any bike for that matter! So I know skill when I see it and man this cat can ride! I don’t know how he comes off those corners so hard my bike would go crazy trying to get on the throttle at that much Lean angle even with sticky warm tires! I would love to just cruise to the top!

[@alotl1kevegas860]

One day, I will attempt to break this record 😊

[@v2af]

Holy shit, this is sick... Congrats Renny, hell of a ride

[@cyclenews]

Cheers!

[@michaelmckay]

10:24 :( it looks pretty bad there, top level guys having problems with it, but glad you were fine.

[@robertmulholland7319]

just bought a 2020 tuono factory what a machine and thats me coming from a ducati v4s

[@cimmarus]

Quel caxxo di cavo che copre la velocità!!!giro spettacolare

[@sanfranciscobay]

How fast could an Indian 750 or Harley Davidson 750 Flat Track Racer Motorcycle with a skilled rider like Jared Mees go on this course? An upright riding position as compared to the road racing leaning forward position.

[@Jim-zy3lf]

Exactly My Friend , nice ride , But slightly narrowed Flat Track bar's , I can See IT . Lap Record I didn't know You could get a Lap at The Peak ! How Fast was Your Pass ! Definitely some Rarified Air at the Top and What a View ! We Will Return.

[@incognito8219]

scary moment at 10:19!!!

[@buncho888]

incognito 82 a great save. I think that bump or the one straight after is where Carlin had his accident.

[@JeremyGee99]

Yeah that's the one all the riders were complaining about apparently:(

[@derekstegall9811]

V4 engines are the absolute best they have more championships and race wins than any other engine