Crash and Burn on Vall d'Ebo 🇪🇸

[@ChetMcMillan]

I'm sorry you crashed I prefer your videos without crashes! Thanks for those videos!

[@SAFABrian]

Thanks mate!

[@beneklein413]

@@SAFABrian The Money ist for better tires... Try Continental. I never ever lose the front wheel on a road bike, only the backwheel and it's catchable

[@Gbark713]

Good illustration of the fact that you’re supposed to fall down when you ride down a damp curvy road very fast on skinny tires. Oh what’s this Blood Sacrifice video? Another crash? Overriding your skinny tires on fast downhills for views… wow. vanity kills kids.

[@matmsoft1685]

@@beneklein413 Yes totally agree, Continental tyres are the best

[@Martin11969]

And maybe a little lower tire pressure could help. ​@@matmsoft1685

[@cyclingthecity]

Glad you were okay. Must admit, knowing there was a crash coming up in the video made me wince every time you went into a bend 😂

[@halfblood47]

I got elevated puls every corner...

[@JimboJonas]

Safa cautiously strolling downhill after the crash would be most of us going full send

[@SAFABrian]

😂😬

[@Hour882Die]

This looks like one of the most dangerous descendent I have seen. Going over 30 mph in those blind corners is a death wish.

[@davidgeissler8620]

Looking back what do you think happened

[@jwit76]

I once had a professional race car driver tell me tires do 2 things very well, braking and turning, but they're not designed to do both at the same time. Alot of wisdom in that statement and it seems to me that the best decenders figure out how to blend the two actions without crossing the threshold of traction. Quite the science. You get it right most the time Brian, but the times you don't you always take it like a champ. We can all learn much from each other's successes and failures, thanks for being willing to show BOTH on this channel.

[@makantahi3731]

yes, at the safe driving course (car) they emphasize this, the total adhesion force during braking/acceleration in a corner is divided into components, the more you use one component, the less the other

[@StopTheRot]

I’m not a great descender, so could do with tips. Is there a reason you decide to hit the apex early on a lot of right-handers? Is it to do with cars? It just looks a bit sketchy.

[@juncearyoutube3336]

they can do both, but if you´re turning a lot, you can´t brake a lot, and viceversa. like you said is all about applying the right amount of braking when you´re already turning, without crossing the threshold, some corners you can apply full brake and then just turn, but in many you have to combine both at some point.

[@cmonc1984]

Racing drivers use the brakes not only to slow the car (or bike) down but also to bring the weight of the vehicle forward and thereby increase front tire grip so they can corner faster, it's called trail breaking. It works with bicyles too but it requires skill and finesse and if you overcook it you crash, obviously.

[@hoizkiacha]

thx for sharing the wisdom

[@bradl7439]

Rule #64 - // Cornering confidence increases with time and experience. This pattern continues until it falls sharply and suddenly.

[@SAFABrian]

Yeah I know that all too well. This wasn't that 😉

[@jameseastwood402]

Even the best get a reality check once in a while - the key thing is that you were ok and there wasn't a car in the other lane!

[@madyogi6164]

Yep! Other thing - that it wasn't a left corner, so he didn't go into the concrete blocks/slabs on a side.

[@nisikkee]

Do the best have to make corrections when there is an oncoming car in a blind corner? He literally crosses the solid line multiple times in other videos too and gambles with his own life carelessly. He might be a top level technical rider but his decisions making and traffic awareness is just dogshit.

[@jameseastwood402]

@nisikkee can't tell from the videos how far down the road he can see ahead of time, so maybe a bit harsh.

[@nisikkee]

@@jameseastwood402 You're just proving my point. You dont see anything in blind corners and thats why you should never near the line because there might be a bus, truck or a bigger SUV coming. Always stay in your lane and only leave it if you have clear vision.

[@jameseastwood402]

@@nisikkee maybe you could offer to coach him

[@Cycleplayer117]

Loving the map and new stats layout 👍🏾

[@SAFABrian]

Thank you!

[@fragfarmerCA]

Spanish roads can be very tricky when wet. Most of them are built to withstand the scorching heat of Spanish summers, making them very slippery when it's wet. Whenever I'm in Spain and the roads are slightly wet, I'm always super cautious when cornering.

[@thomasobermuller8848]

Yes, it would always be important to know, when it last rained heavily and washed away the dirt an oil, then you can drive faster. In Italy often the same problem.

[@gabkoost]

Roads in Spain are made like everywhere else.

[@andyw9255]

@@gabkoostall countries adjust the road surface according to the climate. There is quite a lot of variability in the type of tarmac you can use to handle different climates (eg some surfaces handle subzero temps better, some handle very high temps better, some handle flooding conditions better, etc).

[@ApolonioMcPollo]

​​@@gabkoost no not really. They really have different materials depending on the country. Some for higher heat (Spain), and some for colder, rainy and snowy weather. They also use different types of gravel mixes and the rocks used in Spain's asphalt can be different in size and grip than in other places. Also if the asphalt is older it's also less grippy, like in the case of mountain routes like this specific one. I'm from Spain and by seeing the video I can tell this asphalt is old, and as soon as there's humidity it is not grippy at all.

[@epfxm6596]

어느나라나 다 도로 표면은 동일하게 설계 되어있습니다. 다만 영상에서 나와있지만 넘어진부분에 도로가 갈라짐이 약간보이고 그곳에 미세한 눌림현상이 있을것으로 보여 그 부분에 타이어접지를 잃고 넘어진거 같아 보입니다

[@Liofa73]

The benefits of long fingered gloves. I always wear them even in summer. Protects your finger tips if you slide out on your hand.

[@SAFABrian]

Every ride

[@monsters8730]

another slide out video by Safa in Switzerland taught me that. Now, I always use long fingered gloves

[@musclelessfitness2045]

Which ones do you wear that don't smell when it's hot?

[@margon2918]

I'm from a town 20 minutes away from Vall d'Ebo, and everyone knows that this part of the descent is very tricky, especially in winter. This wooded section is always wet :(

[@Martin11969]

I think the White bricks in the roadside could be dangerous. Kind regards Martin from Kalundborg Denmark

[@RottenDK]

@@Martin11969 I don't what is worse suddenly getting stopped by a very hard thing, or not getting stopped until you fall 10-20 meters and hit another veryy hard thing, rock, tree or the ground. Only lucky one hit a bush or a tree. TBH i think they are for cars as it is way better for them to not go over the edge.

[@bethearl8686]

Thanks!

[@SAFABrian]

Thanks!

[@matt_bassline]

Tudor Pro team coming up just seconds after you remounted. They didn't know what just happened to you (until now!)

[@nickhutchinson9068]

I've ridden this decent 👌 completely overshot the end with the stop sign. My mate Fraser ended up over his bars trying to stop 😂

[@SAFABrian]

Oh jeez that is sketchy

[@hornetluca]

Once I fell in a roundabout at 30 km/h, I'm sure there was something on the asphalt that made me slip like water, oil or gasoline leaked out from a car before. I didn't even have the time to react, I found myself sliding on the ground. What really made me piss off was that there were 4 cars about to enter the roundabout as I fell and none of them checked on me.

[@samdeluca1334]

i did this descent a couple of years ago at this time of year, it has some crazy steep sections!!! the roads are like ice when theyre wet , the heavens opened on me and parts of the road was literally like a waterfall 🙈 not ahsamed to admit i got off and walked a few sections!!!

[@ryand141]

Did a crazy descent in a hailstorm once. Craziest descent ever getting pounded by hail. Sketchy as f but didn't get off. Proud to say, and passed a car on the way down.

[@aytacdirek73]

He says there was no reason for me to fall, but at that speed, the slightest oil residue, wetness or dust on the road that can cause slipping can cut the grip of the thin wheels with the road when entering a curve at 60 km/h.

[@Jarek.]

Many thanks for publishing this video, really appreciate. This is important to all of us to remember that there are limits of the grip and even when you're genuine master - there is always a risk that something can go wrong. And the results may be very, very painful.

[@willpsychmajor3104]

"If you ride like lightning, you're gonna crash like thunder" - The place beyond the pines

[@leesmusic1]

Safa going twice as fast down that hill with a broken bike as I would with a perfect one! ☺

[@dj_anabel]

Кто не падает тот не поднимается на следующую вершину ! Сафа всё будет шоколад ;)

[@batbawls]

Love your vids Safa, hope to see you back on the bike after the break!

[@christophecontant4856]

Really happy you are well after ... Take care mate

[@mikeymezer]

Crazy you fell there…so many other places you were pushing it yet you seemed so in control going into that turn…for sure a freak crash. Glad it wasn’t too bad.

[@LeeWaltonUK]

Ouch! If I was going to guess where you were going to come off, it would been further up where the surface looked a bit sketchier! I'm too old for fast descents like this... I'd break something! Glad you were okay!

[@kathyclemente9850]

Glad you’re ok!

[@robert565]

Wow safa porfin subes video después algunos meses 😂😂😂

[@freaker126]

6:56 lol. this is what i was afraid of. slippery tires. people think falling of a bike is nothing. I fell a couple of time and lucky didn't broke my nose again banging on a metal rail. my bike visor protected my face. now, I'm still feeling the pain on my right shoulder after almost a year fell inside a slippery oily car park.

[@smeshsmesh9695]

I had issues for over a year in my shoulder as well (after I sacrificed it for the arse of a pedestrian who suddenly decided to walk off of the sidewalk) Going to a fitness trainer actually solved it in a week with some exercises while doctors couldn’t figure it out for over a year. Might want to look into that 💪

[@DesertOryx]

@@smeshsmesh9695 I too had shoulderproblems for 15 years (!) after I fall off my bike drunken as a teenager. Started strength training last year (for back muscles and overall strength, didnt have the shoulder in mind). Problems were gone after 8 weeks...🤷‍♀

[@karimimanuelfox1803]

Happy you got away with a few scratches. Keep riding!

[@Hai16888]

I'm glad you're okay It made me so nervous

[@oddknack]

thanks for sharing this, glad youre ok

[@TheMuscleDocMethod]

Vibe killer for sure, but glad you’re all good brotha 🚴🏼🤙🏻

[@KawehAmani]

🚲 Spain seems to be full of joy for road cyclists. In corners like these I ask myself twice, if my tires have good grip or not. Is my weight distributed correctly at every turn, or will I slip? I also had few crashes, one of them ended up injuring my right arm (sliced open, which is a scar today). I'll accept this scar with LOVE because road cycling means everything to me as much as it does to you. Keep the videos up. 🔥💀🙏🏼 Amazing content, exactly my taste. Glad you were ok after the crash. Kudos from germany.

[@donjones3558]

Glad you’re ok… bike was making a funky noise as soon as you got back on… stay safe out there.

[@rogereheadbyrne4790]

💥Glad you are Ok Safa!💥 Brilliant Viewing and the pace was kicking! Looking forward to more videos from you in 2025!👏😜

[@another3997]

Ah, denial of responsibility. "There was no reason, it wasn't my fault, it was just pure bad luck, could have happened to anyone." Sorry, but there's always a reason you lose grip. A damp patch, loose pebble, dust, a drop of oil or diesel... the list is endless. You know, the usual things you find on public roads. Narrow, slick, high pressure tyres aren't very forgiving at the limit. When you take chances, especially on roads you don't know, it will eventually come back and bite you. You were lucky there was nothing coming the other way when you fell. Too many times you crossed in to the other lane on limited visibility bends, assuming it would be safe. It's all good, clean, safe fun... up until the moment it isn't. 🙄

[@akrobatapobyku]

Crashing at 50km/h is wild. I guess camera angle does not give a justice to how it feel in person. I would be scared as hell.

[@xAudiolith]

I crashed last year at 42 kph. You can actually see the drop from 42 to 0 in the file which is kinda funny to see. It just happens so fast that I barely registered any pain at all while falling and right afterwards. The adrenaline was crazy though. I was drenched in sweat immediately after I sat back up. Had to even sit on the road for a minute to let it go down. After it subsided I almost fell asleep cause my body just shut down. I rode home afterwards and the pain came later in the day and then the following 1-2 weeks. Got some nasty scars but thankfully zero broken bones and nothing broke on my bike. Let's raise a toast to our guardian angels haha.

[@Gabriel_4226]

@@xAudiolith happened to me last week on a wet crosswalk going a bit too fast, nothing major but it is amazing to feel the adrenaline pump, it even made me wanna puke, had to sit down for a while before heading back home, which was very far away.

[@matmsoft1685]

Arg road might be too slippery, not easy to guess road grip. I didn't really understand why you fell. Happy you didn't crash on a car or on one of the little white walls on the side of the road. Hope you recovered fast. Thanks for your videos

[@makantahi3731]

it's unusual that you haven't fallen before, because considering that the entire road is made of white asphalt, which is made of limestone, which polishes very quickly and becomes slippery even on dry surfaces, and at the same time absorbs grease/oil, which when wet comes to the surface and even more increases slipperiness. there are a lot of such roads in my country and you have to be careful because such asphalt is often only in the bend. even WRC drivers complained about the slipperiness and asked for advice on how to drive on asphalt with "1000 shades of grey"

[@freealexeynavalny]

Hello. I'm from Kazakhstan. I envy you very much because even in winter you can ride a bike. Good luck to you!

[@JRmntain]

Ouch. Glad you ok. Spanish roads can be very greasy when wet as it’s a rare occurrence. Same with southern Italy.

[@Esse-vp1bc]

I was surprised and amused by your reaction SAFA. I was cycling downhill on ice patches yesterday & expected to go down, happy when I didn't. So your crash 'should' not have occurred, but must own up I would also have started angrily blaming inert things.

[@Ernie_page]

I know adrenaline rush is exciting but only 1 mistake and kaboom. Goodbye world. Take it easy on descending. Even if your Safa B

[@livegamingyt2833]

life is unpredictable happen to me when i stepped into road bicycling was raining i took sharp turn fast and got hit on ground on my left side hitting knee and left ribs first to the ground at 40 km/h had some bruises on knee that crash was attitude changing for me and i decided to be careful rider for rest of my life as we can't have out body parts spare parts for now i only ride to enjoy i took retirement from all races and KOM

[@Over50sroadie]

I saw it coming when the line tightened. Good youre back up and able to complete the ride though. Looking forward to you returning back here in Switzerland.

[@PantoineRCS]

The calm of this man when he falls 😂, Glad you're okay

[@josevarela4928]

Well, in my opinion, this guy is taking too many risks. Imagine if there were a car in the other lane. He is descending like pros do in a controlled environment without the controlled part. It's his life though...

[@breezehillpete]

I've never come down the d'ebo very fast. It always seems to have damp roads in January when you get back into the tree line. I take the view that I want to ride tomorrow, so I'm not going to take the risks. That said, I'll be making that descent in the next few weeks as I'm over in Denia for 4 weeks cycling. I hope you got your bike fixed.

[@liamgaul]

see you there

[@TheMASDrummer]

from the looks of the video, it seems like there may have been a slight gradient change in the road which transferred the weight off the front tyre momentarily.

[@knowledgebyte]

The bike needs ESC/ABS! Get well bro. Epic rides as always.

[@JBDazen]

Haha you got on again so fast! It was a nice clean slideout and you hit the deck with your gloves, but still must've hurt quite bad.

[@gnomax1]

Thank God there were no serious injuries. 🙏 As for the bike, it can always be repaired.

[@ruelas1065]

Hey Safa could you kindly share your GoPro setup/settings? Your vids looks so good 🫡 & I fell the exact same way almost the same speed lol I had missing skin lol 😂

[@Александр-е8ч8т]

Hope you fine Safa!!! God bless you and your bike!

[@Cathartic_Cyclist]

Rushes to Strava as this is the only time I’m likely to have been quicker down a descent than Safa 🏃👱😂

[@SAFABrian]

😂

[@BikePOV-PauloRodrigo-ow6hm]

Nice ride, and glad you ok.

[@obi-juan3295]

That spill came out of nowhere glad you’re okay. A shame you couldn’t enjoy the rest of the ride without listening to your bike rattle all the way down.

[@johnandrews3568]

You pay the price every now and then. Glad you're ok and man that made my goolies disappear for a second. Now get the bike sorted and charge down there when it's dry!

[@ramsden35]

Hope you’re well. Even after the accident he still descended quicker than me.

[@remdehair.]

I have had a similar thing in Spain a few years back. Did not go too fast for the corner but just ended up on the ground. But in Spain whenever it has rained, there are certain oils that dry up or get out on the road (has to do with heat and cold). And roads just end up being like ice out of nowhere.

[@cheers1905]

I think in Spain they use granite(?) as an additive in asphalt to make it more heat resistant, but that makes it significantly more slippery when damp.

[@tonucaferran2882]

Ahora la culpa es del asfalto español ,no te j@de ,iros pa vuestra casa ha jugar a motoGp

[@nagasako7]

​@@cheers1905 Yeah glad we have black asphalt in US. Even in wet it's not too bad. And they're coming out with new recycled rubber asphalt that's crazy grippy

[@lunathedog3924]

@tonucaferran2882 jajaja

[@remdehair.]

@@cheers1905 yes!

[@emilioc700]

Glad you are OK. Certainly could have been far worse. Nothing to say except we road riders all understand the risks of fast descending. Still, we do it!

[@luigivigliotti199]

Bro this ride made me nervous watching it alone. Happy you safe though!

[@toledodamian]

super cool that you are ok, now i'm sure you are human!!

[@paulojrg]

Glad you were able to keep on. I really dislike that whitish tarmac even in good weather but at least is less aggressive on the body.

[@Fixiebility]

I had a crash in a same decent on my fixie,10 days ago. I can't ride my bike yet and watching this video was kinda exposure trapy for me. Coz I know I can't stop myself descending mountain roads like this with no brake in the future.

[@XaVaEcAofficial]

It happens to the best as well. I hope you didn't have road rash or pain. The bike would have needed some maintenance, this is the part that sucks. I reckon that the angle of the asphalt was a bit sketchy at places and this is why you calculated a proper turn, but the angle changed beneath you and the tire lost the traction.

[@dimgru3948]

The moisture from the asphalt evaporates even if you can't see it.The tyre temperature get cold for a second and that’s the result.The asphalt is hygroscopic ;)

[@GmanKass]

2:30 how do you manage to try these turns at high speed, that doesnt seem to work if there might be a car there

[@RobertAllan-ds9qc]

Lucky you didn't bin it higher up. There's a long way to fall in some places. I live 6km from there, and it's a regular route for me. It is truly a great descent, but can't be treated with anything less than the utmost respect. Glad you got off (sorry!) fairly lightly. 9,12 to beat, next time you come down there! 😊

[@jonphotos8631]

Damp narrow and I’ve never seen it b4, seems like a good day to try!

[@kjwong4730]

Ouch as biker myself, bike crashes are so hard to watch. Hope you’re ok

[@ChuckD59]

Frost heave. At least that's what we call them here in the NE USA. But where there's no freeze/thaw there can be water under the road surface disrupting the bed. The road bed freezes and thaws and flexes the asphalt and eventually cracks and worse. It was no coincidence you lost traction where there were cracks. Not that the cracks caused the crash, but they indicate an unevenness in the surface. Pushing the limits of your tire traction it takes very little for the friction to break. Glad you're OK. I'm very familiar with this and much higher speeds in mountains and now at an older age still like to have my fun, but give myself a bit more margin for error. Thanks for sharing.

[@PritamSeal-nd6vn]

What's the name in middle of the handle bar's small display's ????

[@al-du6lb]

I clicked without even reading the title, but had a bad feeling seeing all this moisture.

[@jeffreydurrant4838]

I used to go with customers on test drives in cars they were seeking to potentially buy. They would often drive the car in a manner that indicated that they were in and around the limit of their capability. I would be forced to remind them of the legal speed limits. I would often ask who was their favourite driver? I would hear names like Schumacher, Hamilton, McCrae etc I would then remind them that I had seen all of them crash at great speed. Every time I have had a similar incident on the bike I have reflected as you did that I was not being reckless and watching this video knowing the outcome before hand many of us watching may have felt that other corners you took prior had a greater potential for a mishap. Descending on a bike is a thrill because of the speed and the challenge that the terrain brings towards you with a shorten time to assess and make the appropriate decision, but let us not let the "gravity" of the situation escape any of us. The contact patch despite increasing tyre width is tiny and we are all in control until we are out of control. I am glad you are not seriously injured 🙏🏿

[@axebuzz]

Damn!!! Its always hard to see a crash through an onboard cam...and especially if its Brian. But these always seem to happen at the least likely section to have your wheels slip under you. Am glad it wasn't too bad...

[@andrewc662]

Never get back on the bike right away if you're in a crash unless it's a race. You might get a concussion and not even know it. This is from experience. I crashed once without a scratch on me. Helmet looked intact. Unknowingly I had a concussion and continued riding and woke up on the ground with a broken arm. It never hurts just to sit down for 5-10 minutes.

[@tongotongo3143]

Vittoria Corsa Next tires are very good for cornering on a wet asphalt

[@blklex250]

was it the bump in the road on the turn?

[@jirihutecka9020]

No it was wet tires + going to fast into a corner. Simple as that.

[@madyogi6164]

Stay safe Brian. We want to see you again! 🙂

[@SAFABrian]

I was staying safe 😂

[@aksonyung5143]

is the go pro mounted on the chest or the helmet mate

[@ji.gatcha]

what were the rattling sounds after the crash? bent rd or discs??

[@amakusasiro7410]

be careful SAFA... so hurt..😢😢❤❤

[@tomfitz3324]

Still probably top 10 all time, even with crash and casual remount!

[@Sam321go]

how can you ride with that hamerhead i had the same one literally trew it a way after the first ride

[@ttbmg]

Crashes suck but all in all I'm glad you're okay.

[@EnterTheOrb]

I came off last week. Gloves saved my hands, luckily I was on my AL winter bike. My legs were not so lucky since I was wearing shorts. Gonna take a few weeks for my skin to come back.

[@karelvandervelden8819]

Maybe the road surface was still slightly damp plus the colder road/tyre combo u are used to.

[@manualonso7]

What is that sand noise throughout the video?

[@SAFABrian]

My jacket with the mic under it

[@EdMontego]

I hope everything is ok, glad you had Gloves on.

[@RobertJWaid]

I’m glad that you were OK! I was surprised/disappointed that the cyclist in the red jersey who you passed earlier went right on by without checking on you. That is against the code.

[@Deathpxl99]

Glad you're ok, not injured.

[@fladzejj]

Looks like we're back to the best, first - pearson videos. They were the best(obviously without crashing). Stay safe Safa and enjoy more descents.

[@lssound1606]

Not gonna lie, I watch this for the crashes 😂

[@kurrling]

Be well and safe. Crashing just sucks.😢

[@carlosjtiradorodriguez5778]

What tape do you have on your bars? Looks cool!

[@danlangevin2459]

Bummer. Glad you you were up and walking after.

[@shaunbyrne9553]

Bad to crash. But it was a graceful fall. Thanks for sharing the video. I’m learning from your experience. What’s the damage inventory (bike and body)? I noticed you slowed down a lot when you first saw the wet sections. Strange you came off where you did. Happy you are ok😅.

[@paulstanley9950]

Man you didn’t get hurt! I am sure you felt it though, I crashed at 63kmh but unfortunately was pile driven head first into the road so needless to say I left by ambulance…..but I would still love to try that decent.

[@Nehpets1701G]

That's why you wear gloves 😮 Glad you got up unscathed.

[@c0mm3nt-m8e]

Is bike ok?

[@chrisgill7720]

Happened to me just before Xmas, not as fast. Broken hip and a long recovery. Lesson learnt and invested in Wahoo for when it ain't great outside.

[@9090Glenn]

1. as amateur road cyclists - I think a v. good indicator you are packing too much HEAT descending is crossing OUT of your lane - this is not the TdF and you are NOT Tom Pidcock on CLOSED roads 2. passing other riders while descending is fine but doing it on a blind left hand corner is not smart - you are rolling the dice 3. having to correct your apex trajectory due to an oncoming car while doing a blind let hander means you are NOT in control of your bike - you are risking it 4. post-rain the SLIPPERIEST part on the road is not the wet-dry patches - it is the CENTRELINE painted WHITE - absolutely killer front -rear wheel slip surface 5. the corner you bailed on - those DOUBLE AROOW BLUE signs are a WARNING that this is a TIGHT corner and NOT uniform radius due to that BIG WALL geography in front of - the road builders did the best they could - it begins soft then progressively BITES harder as you round it - just LOOK at that bend at 7:09 !!! - its TIGHT as F - your attempt to oversteer to later compensate placed your carbon rim edge on the ROAD and you were essentially riding on the edge of your rim - that is why you can hear that high-pitched scrape before you kissed le tarmac - angled and leaning over way beyond bikes limits - you were packing 49 kmh at that moment - you have to ask yourself - really ? 6. I prefer to have my hands on the hoods rather than the drops when descending - I find I can feather the brakes better and also avoid the instinct to grab the brakes HARD when sliding out 7. dangerous spot to be stopped - oncoming cars and or cyclists will T-Bone you for sure - its a BLIND corner - they will not see you until it is too late 8. NEVER NEVER NEVER take your hands off the bars when descending - worse to do so to wave "HI" to others - head nod or shout out will do just fine 9. damn you are still descending at 53 kmh with an audibly damaged bike ? 10. blind corners are DANGEROUS - I have had the exhilarating experience of hitting a blind left-hand corner while descending 65kmh to find a TOURIST in an SUV passing in MY lane - to my right was a wall barrier and a 400 foot cliff drop - the distance between that and this wankers mirror was 1mm wider than the width of my shoulders - hitting head-on into the grill did not look too inviting - these days I try to PREDICT what MIGHT happen before it does 9. sucks to go down - we should all watch and LEARN - descending is HARD - you should avoid taking so many risks - with oncoming traffic you are asking for TROUBLE I give you a 6.5 / 10 for SAFE DESCENDING skills - tbh I probably break half of these faux pas myself but .... need to do better

[@conorm121]

relax pal

[@DandyHippo]

Lmao come to mtb world and people think half less 😂 impressive, having done downhill longboarding and now mtb many of these go hand in hand with descending on a skate

[@SocratisRevSagace]

@@DandyHippo indeed... those guys are cycling too much in indoor simulators lol ... or probably they never cycled when they were kids, maybe only within their condominium walls

[@DB-ez9ud]

You do realise he can keep up with Tom Pidcock though right?

[@kyledrexler7749]

shhhhhh. Glenn, quiet. Your wife's boyfriend doesn't care that you know the word 'apex' and we don't either.