RIDING THE CRAZIEST MTB SLOPESTYLE CONTEST - I MAKE THE FINALS!

Riding the craziest MTB slopestyle contest - I make the finals! I compete in the ROOF RIDE fmb world tour stop and make it in to the finals, this was the scariest course ever with its huge gaps and jumps, would you ride this?
I compete once again in and FMB world tour stop but this time in in Poland at the RedBull roof ride event in the city of Katowice. The course starts all the way up on a roof before heading down to the crowd below over huge jumps and massive drops, the biggest jump was so huge that I think i've never seen a jump that size before at a contest!! I was riding my custom Haibike Dirt jump bike and filmed the whole thing on GoPro! It really is fun to get back into the contests and send huge tricks in front of massive crowds, and i'm already excited for the next one!!!
I hope you enjoy the video!
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Welcome to my channel, I'm a professional Freeride Mountain biker and former FMB world champion(2013).
This channel is all about Mountain biking, I make a huge variety of videos for everyone who loves dirt: From downhill biking to slower paced trials riding and everything in between like dirt jumping, slopestyle and enduro!
As well as making entertaining videos(I hope) I also like to help YOU out too, with videos such as:
- How to ride better
- Trick tips and How to's
- Travel VLOGS
- GoPro camera tips
- In-depth entertaining features
- POV craziness
- Funny videos
I also try to reply to everyone so leave some comments too!

[@-T90Vladimir]

Everyone: _full face helms, goggles_ Sam: _half-lid, t-shirt, no gloves_ Sam is a legend :D

[@cristobalaguilar6515]

old school sam sending

[@aaronlobido5120]

Tbf i think tom,paul and nicholi was the only one wearing a full lid and google everyone was just wearing a half lid lol

[@_Jake.From.Statefarm_]

Sam still rocks full gear on downhill stuff. Most bmx riders like those helmets so they can see much better. They don't have rocks or trees or I know terrain on their runs. I think the whole less pads makes you a more of a bad ass is lame. He uses his gear in a fashion that keeps him most safe.

[@-T90Vladimir]

@@_Jake.From.Statefarm_ Yeah, I know about his gear choices, I was making a joke there. I do not support the "less gear=more cool" views.

[@_Jake.From.Statefarm_]

@@-T90Vladimir right on, my fault I suppose haha. Sam is a bad ass regardless.

[@DangerfieldChris]

Such a perfect demonstration of the humility which makes your channel so attractive. Excellent.

[@warmpondwater1610]

@Dangerfield Welcome back digital detox’er?

[@noah_m]

In your last run you got robbed! You deserved way more than a 79. That flip turndown to tuck was one of the best tricks in the whole comp

[@gamingmaster1615]

Hah yeah everybody in the chat was mad at the judges for that score.

[@charlesgrigson6436]

Yeah i agree but the 2 local bros really put it down. I think they over scored Max's run although it was good enough for 3rd probably rather than 2nd but otherwise i thought the podium was correct. Sam shoulda got 4th or 5th though i believe

[@TheOneStepFurther]

@@charlesgrigson6436 watched it live and even the Polish speaker that led the comp was also surprised that Sam did not land higher. I would say 4th or 5th for sure. Amazing contest.

[@leonclayton2583]

@@gamingmaster1615 seeing 90+ rated predictions 🤣

[@Shorebreak_]

This is a reply to an olllld comment but but it’s probably because he had a monster helmet and not a Red Bull helmet 😉

[@duroxkilo]

ppl used to believe that these athletes are immune to nerves, anxiety and fear... i watched the whole event, the ppl and tricks were remarkable...

[@ViktorSarge]

Yeah I've been binge watching my way through Sams channel lately and the mentality "That was sooo death, awesome!" shines through. Normal people get afraid and bail while Sam gets just as afraid and does it anyway.

[@mikek9297]

I know this place. Live not far away from there... Whoever built those drops and jumps must be mental ! One mistake and you're a wet stain on concrete.

[@nosreuter]

"Look at that drop there", literally looks straight down on an ambulance waiting..

[@angryginger791]

Pretty convenient to land directly on a stretcher in the ambulance.

[@tomb2289]

A little toy ambulance way down at the bottom of a canyon ffs, insane

[@jedker666]

Lol

[@kamus8691]

Thanks for coming to Poland, I watched your run live and I think you deserved a better score, but anyway thanks for the amazing show !

[@GrafRamolo]

Same thought

[@dollostyle9115]

Polska gurom

[@s28racer]

@Cykro To, że ty nie umiesz angielskiego, to nie znaczy, że inni nie umieją.

[@joeblackman100]

Well done Sam, amazing effort

[@monty_sultana]

I like your happy sunflower :)

[@yeahbuddy4712]

@@monty_sultana loool

[@lisapittman940]

A

[@MattTuite]

As an "Old guy" myself riding in my 40's, keep it real with never slowing down. Good work Sam.

[@0_0a64]

I wanna be like this guy

[@embeaston]

@Angus Copeland I’d rather be Dusty

[@enzyum7586]

How did you comment so fast

[@Pax294]

Me too

[@lukatomasevic6223]

everyone wants to be him

[@twfreeride8932]

Doesn’t everyone?

[@SuperGutterpunk]

Watched it yesterday dude you stomped it, amazing run defo should of scored more. Sam Pilgrim is Slopestyle so glad you are hitting contests again, they are better for it! 🤘🤘🤘

[@sixtring73]

So pleased to see you do so well in this event Sam. You did yourself proud with that run, we were all rooting for you! Any event is better for having you in it!

[@charlesgrigson6436]

If u think you're too old for contests i got 2 words for you: Ryan nyquist. He was almost 40 before he ever rode a mountain bike and ended up competing for 1 or 2 yrs on the pro tour and doing fairly well. Granted he was a multi-time multi-discipline bmx world champ as well, but just goes to show...you're certainly not too old and even if u can't get back to that top spot or even back in the top 5...nobody cares. We love u and all your videos regardless. We all know what a badass u are on a bike so u don't have to prove anything to anyone at this point. Nobody watches this channel based on your world tour slopestyle finishes.

[@silentfox8]

judges did you dirty dude, all those triple combos and you got underscored hard

[@silentfox8]

"with the top boys' like you didnt invent the flat drop flip, ok

[@senseijulion]

I'm so stoked for both Szymon and Dawid Godziek 🔥 They couldn't compete at crankworx last year so they had to get a wildcard in order to compete at crankworx again. And they both managed to get it 👌 Szymon got his at Copenride (he finished second and Emil already is in cwx so Szymon got the wildcard) and Dawid got it at roof ride 👍

[@gabareaper]

Dawid competed at Innsbruck last year and he just gave up Innsbruck 2021. Where you get info that Szymon got a wildcard from Copenride?

[@senseijulion]

@@gabareaper copenride is an fmb world tour Gold event and I read on their website that the winner will get a wildcard for Crankworx (if the winner already is in cwx, the 2nd place gets the wildcard and so on)

[@wthhuh]

F you man. Sam did F... ing AWESOME

[@wthhuh]

Oh. Shit is this really SAM? I just noticed your profile photo down low. Hey I'm not a commenter but you are f_ing awesome

[@TheOneStepFurther]

Very happy and waiting to see Godziek Brothers at Crankworx, the competition was on a super high level!! hope to see more events like that in Poland!

[@floriandoring4105]

Sam, you are the reason why i started mtb again after a back injury. So motivating! To the skyyyyyy!

[@SpencerRides]

As a fan, this was the best video. Amazing to see the progression through the whole event and hear the emotions your were experiencing. Brought a tear of joy. Also, super insightful for the slopestyle scene. FOR THE VLOG

[@delmonti]

...I'm 54.... getting up & down kerbs on my Raleigh Shopper without falling off is, for me, a banger!. Love watching what you do Sir!

[@davidf2281]

I'm 48 and starting to feel the same way. Always great to be on the bike tho, keep it up man.

[@shawmiller7357]

I liked this video during the ad even before he said today was gonna be epic, cuz it's ALWAYS epic when sam's involved!

[@jedker666]

So true

[@steveharry9891]

Watched it on the live feed ...didn't tell me 7 year old son that you were doing the comp ,as he thinks your great ......and when he saw you he shouted .....that's sam !!! He was ,and I was chuffed to bits ,you did so well...look forward to watching you at audi nines ...Good luck ..

[@smeegain3657]

Actual dreams!

[@karimayoubi74]

Dude - awesome run on a terrifying course, keep smashing it! You're not old, not by a long shot. I'm 47 and I just took up downhill mountain biking last year and I'm F'ing loving it, and still ripping it on a snowboard. You got loads of life left in you yet, my man. Age is just an attitude!

[@sw11593]

So sick! Can't wait to see you shredding at the Audi Nines 🤟

[@jedker666]

Same

[@adamojewski5733]

You're the best man, it was epic to have you in Poland!!

[@MrMarkpark]

Imagine being so good that it’s not even dangerous or scary. I can’t believe this event will even raise enough money to pay for the construction of that structure

[@destin-danser]

I absolutely love the inside view into professional competition riding. Keep it up. From the outside, I don’t think I ever considered that the pros were scared or nervous. They always look so calm and collected, and it’s cool to see the real emotions of it.

[@casestudymtb]

Haha "I'm sooo old now"... tell that to Minnaar

[@michaelw5468]

You still got it Sam! And the rest of the riders seem to love you being around..10th place is Dreamy dude..

[@LeonardOutdoorsNM]

I was watching Red Bull TV yesterday, and was totally surprised to see Sam Pilgrim up next 😎 Couldn't wait to see your post of the event, and then Audi nines next week!!!

[@joeshmoe7967]

As a musician, I know the feelings of nerves at a big event, but that feeling when you know you crushed it is so awesome. Those times when you can get out of your own head are what dreams are made of. I don't think any of the younger guys are better than you, but remember when you were younger, you didn't think as much about the 'what ifs'. It is all mindset, but as we get older our knowledge and ability to conjure up doubts grows. I know that I am my own worst critic at times I don't need too be. Sam you still kill it and have fun, thanks so much for taking us along on your rides.

[@Zwidu621]

Sam u are in Poland :O OMG! high 5, waiting for more from you and Godziek Borther's

[@PaulJWells]

Sam's videos are the absolute highlight of the day.

[@JSolisHD]

This session was even better than Copenride. What CPH did wrong was to put the location in such an open location, no tall buildings to block the winds. Seems Poland Session was better suitable and successful. Well done, Sam... Cheers from Copenhagen.

[@StikDragon]

Nice one. I like to think that in about 30 years' time Sam will still be rocking up to these events and holding his own

[@MrNamesjeff17291]

Absolutely a legend Sam. Watched both the latest contests just to c u ride!

[@senseijulion]

Audi Nines will be siiiick 🔥🔥

[@wishbone20t]

I'm glad to hear him say "It's scary" because personally I'm splattering my britches just looking at that course

[@cakepanda]

Thanks Sam. You never fail to put a smile on my face and brighten up my day! I just love your honest enthusiasm for life.

[@TommyGGs.]

Dude you were absolutely insane 🔥 so good to see u back in comps

[@pawelzzzzzz]

Well done! 👏

[@HhhwwwAjababskaj]

So good to come along with you in this tournament, thanks for taking us and sharing this experience. Loved every minute of this video seeing how pumped you were !

[@godthetrueking]

Awesome seeing you compete again.👍👍 Love watching this because there's a lot of us older guys. You prove and inspire people to ride. Your still pushing the youth to keep up and push further. You Sir are a massive inspiration to a very wide generation 👊👊

[@johnnykramolis7469]

Wow that was great, Sam!

[@campbellclark3458]

Sam buddy you might not be #1 for slopestyle but you are the ultimate well-rounded shredder!

[@thealmostaverageathlete]

Probably the best vid Sams done for me. Awsome behind the scenes, genuine emotion and if anyone thinks hes just stairs and skate parks?..... well there you go. Absolute legend 👊

[@tnkklr2011]

So stoked watching this. As a geezer myself, feels good to watch an old man in the sport keeping up with the kids! Congrats!

[@sam.wootton]

"I can't even stand on the end" - nice to know he's human :]

[@brandonkinzler3188]

I love that your getting back out there and competing even though The too guys are crazy good you are going there to compete and do your best runs for yourself which is awesome. Your still the best urban rider out there Sam plus who can flair a free bike? Just you

[@lecolintube]

Thanks so much for taking us on the ride with you! Would love to hear a vlog where you talk about fear and how it plays a roll in the tricks/features you tackle. Thanks so much man!

[@skychaser996]

Hey Sam , DudeI have been a stuntman for 32 years, I still ride everyday!!! Horses, dirtbikes, and MTB's . I know a few things about managing & dealing with the fear factor lol. I think you are super honest about your experience. It will certainly help & inspire some young bucks. You are real, humble and damn good at what you do! You made me grin from ear to ear the whole time ! Hahahahaha. I also think something got underscored ..79...hummm.. You still got it though ! Enjoy that stuff for as long as you can ! The feeling of overcoming fear ! Once you committed, there is no way back, and the doors of an indescribable hurricane of emotions open ! ( Or pain..lots of pain lol when it go sideways :)) , and if there was 0 hesitations & 100 % commitment , hell, it was still a good try! These emotions are worth millions ! For many , that feeling may happen a few times in their lifetime. We get to Experience that on daily basis, pretty much. As as we get older , these memories will make us still feel like we've done this and still make us feel good! Ultimately , no regrets ! A life well spent with tons of fun, Amazing moments that no one can take from you ! I am so glad I saw you doing this ! Yeah..yeah I liked & subscribed ! Hahahaha Keep'em coming dude ! You rock !

[@daledubose3032]

That was awesome. I was so stoked to see you when I watched the redbull coverage. Matt Jones was hilarious with the commentary.

[@robertlee5768]

I love seeing you back in comps, man! The hype-train boards whenever you come up on the broadcast. Even though you said "I can't do cashrolls and stuff like the top boys," I think you 100% have earned a place among the current best Slopestyle riders in the world.

[@flowlineproductions]

Nice Sam!! Same feeling you get when you have a good stage in enduro and hit the scary lines from practice and lay down a solid time. Pure joy.

[@anthonyestevez118]

Way to push yourself Sam! So fun to watch! Very happy for you! Keep it up and we'll be watching! Thanks for sharing!

[@ivanmelamud4512]

Awesome! Great run. Loving the coverage!

[@SamPilgrim]

Thanks man!

[@VulgarPlaying]

Its so good see you live :) we got a selfie! :D

[@angelhouse24]

Absolute legend in the sport! I can't imagine strappin' into my bindings and pulling a run like I could when I was 17 - 20, now that I'm 32. Cheers to you livin' your best life!

[@TerminusAvid]

Thank you so much for continuing to push yourself and being willing to bring us along for the ride! I can't wait to see you ride the Audi Nines event, epic!

[@Luke-ey4df]

Been waiting for this! Such a great constant, fantastic live RedBull run!!!! Well done on your finishing position.

[@sethharris3189]

Was so surprised at how they underscored your run, I thought straight away you wouldn’t do a third run after that if the judges were scoring so low

[@jxjustin8948]

Good job Sam,everyone will respect you because you are a legend!Sam is amazing

[@gogovitch66]

Yes! 🙌🏽 So glad you're so stoked! Have fun with the boys at the Audi 9s 🤙🏽

[@gwerkcules2752]

I've never been so exited for the Audi Nines, highlight of the year maybe?

[@LeviGoodall]

Flip turndown to tuck was absolute class mate! One of the raddest tricks of the event!

[@garyedwards4452]

Great video! I felt nervous for you! 😆 Love your attitude towards everything - just having fun!!👍👌

[@hudimudi]

I watched so many of your videos recently and you do absolutely crazy things. Hearing you speak of being scared, you, as the ultimate mad lad, was just crazy! I am sure those drops look 10x more intimidating in real life than on video. Cameras hardly ever capture the scope of such set-ups. Keep up the great work!

[@bhew7409]

It was sick to see you doing so well, imagine you did that oppo t/whip to hop whip up the top. As it was the judging was a bit inconsistent I had you higher than 10th! Best of luck at 9's the course is looking amazing!

[@BenDeakinMTB]

Genuinely so stoked for you Pilg! Let’s get you back in the joyride then for the Vlog and beerage 🍻 🙌

[@LPx007]

That was amazing Sam...you still managed to pull some world-first tricks man, that's not just "keeping up" with the young guys, you're a trailblazer Sam you've show them the way and they took off. Everyone is sending your tricks (e.g. Emil with the windshield wiper) now and they're taking it further as they should...but without you being the pathfinder that you are, this wouldn't have been even possible. That's why everyone loves you and respect you so much Sam... you're unique. 💪🏻😎

[@maddb3457]

I think this is favorite video I've watched of the last couple of years I've followed. You had some great runs and @redbullbike should be thankful for all the extra traffic.

[@XOTTIC1004]

You just had best run ever

[@SvenSan]

There are some epic clips for the intro in there! Dude I could really feel the tension in this video, I kinda started sweating a bit when you did the run :D

[@capturesnaps2484]

Well done Sam glad your back taking part in comps, you know what they say, Your Never To Old. And you've definitely still got it.

[@david.vandergoes]

Sam, that is so cool. You are an inspiration to all of the old guys. I’m 48 and learning to jump and ride downhill - all because of your videos. TSG protection, MTB Hopper Coach ramp, Pilgrips, Ride Concepts Wildcat shoes, etc. I’m trying to send it! Thanks so much for making the content!

[@ChrisJammaers]

Matt Jones and Sam Pilgrim uploading at the same time let’s goooooooo!

[@CiderPang27]

Watched it on KZbin, fantastic effort Sam! You win every time you get on a bike. Insane skills. Better luck with the next one. 👍

[@xrocket100]

I watched it live but it’s your video that actually gives the jumps their true scale. Respect to all of you lot riding them!

[@andrewnoble8743]

LEGEND. Even my wife loves you. What a boy! The Brit Legends are the best. We live in wonderful times. Well for biking anyways. Peace and love LEGEND.😁

[@Vulnerox]

Love to see you participate in events. Hope you're enjoying it!

[@fnesbit6533]

Loving all the slopestyle action on the channel lately! Keep shredding Sam 👏🏻

[@vanderHork]

Good to see you at contests again! Nice runs! Love to see you step up your game. All the best!!!

[@Bicycle_Fungi]

Massive respect Sam 👊 that was super inspiring and fun to watch! Absolutely crushing the content (as always) but this comp series feels like we are there with you. Siiiick! Loved it 👏🏼 🔥

[@Mattus4368]

So stoked for you to be back in contests Sam, and loved seeing the contest from a behind the scenes vlog perspective, also 10th place not bad for an old guy haha

[@eartharrow6772]

Flip turndown is so beautiful, all upside down and sideways, without rotation 👌

[@finbritton0605]

U did sick mate!!!!!! I love how stoked u are, and humble with how good u are 👍🏻fire run 🔥🔥🔥

[@FoamSquatch]

Awesome Job man, good seeing you have a more positive experience this time as apposed to the last. Cool seeing you stoked after a run and hi fiving the fans.

[@youtubeviewer9523]

Who else loves these competition videos?

[@prodrivebrasil]

This is so crazy man! It's really incredible the things you can do with your bike!

[@GrafRamolo]

Thanks for visiting Poland and giving one of the best performances!!! I was there and saw your run. AMAZING!!! It was a real privilege to see you and other incredible athletes in action in person!!! (judges rob you a little I think you deserve few more points, but hey still great fun and content )

[@TheCamb0910]

Sam you are a legend! Bloody awesome riding. Your overall persona & love of life is “THE BEST”. I loved listening to the other riders (on live coverage) Matt Jones etc & the love & respect they have for you! 🙌🏽🙌🏽👊🏽 Can’t wait for Audi 9’s!

[@justdean5871]

This man has the biggest kahunas in Colchester. Great work Sam

[@GeMan11]

Love watching the contests. Nice performance

[@jokermtb]

What a wild event - I watched the live-stream (the rob warner and matt jones commentating was terrific), saw your runs, and couldn't wait for your vlog version - fantastic runs, and you'll be well good for the 9's too! keep on flippin'!

[@jeffreykennedy9284]

Sooo happy for you afer the last event! Keep it up! Next up, podium!!

[@VictorRomanC]

Oh man, your videos always make me feel so good, but this one was like if I was riding in that contest. Thanks Sam for letting us live THE DREAM with you and for sharing the joy of conquering your fears with us. Cheers!!!

[@feelfreemtb3474]

So much respect to you Sam. That was your Mount Doom ... but you pulled it off like ... a real Sam!

[@kefirozaur2397]

It was so amazing to see you by my own eyes! I am so happy that you are back on contests and also for Red Bull in Katowice where I live! Im waiting for video from the streets 😎 You're The Best!

[@dylan-5287]

Watched the whole event yesterday, amazing job Sam! Second run definitely deserved a higher score but it's just cool seeing you back out at events. Almost even better without Emil there just knowing someone else could step up. 10/10!

[@nerdexproject]

Siiick mate! Hope you participate in contests more often in the future! :D

[@Honey_Daddy]

"SOM PEELGREEEIMMMMMM!" Good showing brother. Having nicholi in the video was a great addition. Hes one of my favorite dudes since he represents the Americans at every big comp. But i watched the event right after it happened, so its a treat to see the vlog after. Matt did a killer job commentating.

[@francis1601926]

That second run was fire Sam 🤘 so pumped your doing comps again! And so cool to see how your going to approach the features and how there meant to be ridden. Keep up the great work! Your a legend 🙌🤘

[@C-24-Brandan]

That course is insanely cool!!