Fighting for the WIN at Single-Speed National Championships

[@Azoth5876]

Can i just say. Macky is like the friendliest pro racer ive ever seen. So polite when passing AND compliments others on their riding. You sir are a real champion.

[@deuce9624]

This

[@tl2913]

Congrats Macky... true grit!

[@izzaelofficial6103]

Facts!

[@andreassvanbeck3193]

Just watching this video and was just about to say that myself. You've gotta be the kindiest racer there is!

[@exostatics]

So nice in person

[@DreamingTree-vo9lj]

Shoutout to the dude on the fat bike in a National single speed race lol

[@greggr1591]

To pull all the way back after a crash, crash again and still get the result. It makes clear what real pros have to do. Some the best POV footage I’ve seen. Great win Mr Franklin! 🏆👍🏻

[@profesam8457]

Yeah! Have you seen the meme with the pro soccer player writhing on the ground in pretend pain after another player reaches out to touch his shoulder and right next to it is the photo of a cyclist who has ripped-up kit and blood running down his arm and legs riding away from a real crash? As soon as the ref awards the yellow card to the soccer player’s opponent he hops up and streaks across the field following the ball. Meanwhile, x-rays confirm three broken ribs, a broken bone in the wrist, a broken tibia, and 15 stitches for the cyclist who rode that way for an additional 35 miles after the crash. Cycling is about embracing the suck not glory-sucking. Mackey is a REAL deal!!

[@skullsroad3642]

Wild finish. He came out of the corner hugging the left, you pounced, then he swerved right. Kind of weird that he lost focus at the very end. But I think the fact that you made up 11 seconds after the first crash, caught up to him, went waaaay faster in the final corner, and then had that burst of speed on the final stretch shows you would have won no matter what. You're a hell of a guy to not flip out and place blame. Congratulations.

[@waynecallister2236]

Well said!

[@mattkavanaugh5623]

And kudos to Sam for not placing blame either.

[@kerianhalcon3557]

I don't think it is to weird that he lost focus, they had been racing/pushing hard for almost 2h. to be a bit out, and fatigued, not really surprising at all. Was a great race until the crash though, half the time it looks like the vid is sped up, and then you listen to the crowd, and realize it is not!

[@Leo_Inclan]

Watching the full thing gives a much clearer perspective of things than just the crash footage... We can see both Macky and Sam having these moments of constructive racing, pushing each other and appreciating each other and sounding excited about that final sprint... really sad to have had that unlucky moment, but I think it's absolutely clear it was nobody's fault, just an unlucky moment. Congrats on that win, Macky! I agree that you'd have taken it crash or no crash, but I'm sure it would've been a little bit more satisfactory without it lol

[@somethingelsehere8089]

Unfortunate incident at the end, but wow to the both of you, what an *incredible* ride.

[@andrewnorris5415]

Exciting race. Such good sports. Likely you had him there. I hope Sam recovered ok. He came off very well, a fantastic rider and was great to watch.

[@theoutdoorbeast6423]

Congrats Mackey! But I want to give a huge shout-out to syd because I think people forget how much she does in order for him to race. Keep up the good race support syd! I honestly wish I could have someone like you at my races.

[@sydandmacky]

So true! I'm looking forward to being able to make it up to her when she's racing again!

[@mattmitchell5320]

Great win Macky! Brutal that the crash had to happen. I must say, I love how cordial and extremely polite you 2 were with each other the entire race at the front together. Best example of pure sportsmanship!!!!

[@IBCMTB]

Awesome video & race, congrats! That guys manual at 19:50 ish was badass, can tell he's trying pretty hard to drop you at 28:00 too, great racing!

[@chasingmtb9295]

Beast mode engaged!!!! Congrats on the National win.

[@joeappleton]

I love Macky's attitude on all the vids I've seen so far. Very polite and encouraging to others, obviously, but also to himself (while still pushing himself hard). It's refreshing and inspiring to see such strong self-talk. Very dope, my guy. I think I'll hang out with you some more on this channel and see if it rubs off on me! 😂

[@mttrout1969]

Incredible video never watched a Mtb race before. Your chase of the leader and the crash was epic. Espn should sign you boys up. Glad everyone was okay.

[@georgek1518]

I looked at the time of 35+ minutes and thought "I'll never be able to watch to the end" but this was so fast and exciting I couldn't stop watching. Sorry for the crash to happen and hope you and the other racer are all right. Great race and video, congratulations on the win. Love your videos and yours and Syds journey. Thanks.

[@beagleboy111]

Congratulations Macky you got the National.

[@mrjapanimeniac]

adrenaline helped a lot for the pain and tears on the crush, the spirit of racing was awesome between you 2 guys, get well and congrats

[@bktsoat]

That was the best sporting event I have watched in a long time. Just awesome. And congrats. Almost makes me wanna SS again. Almost.

[@davidc6032]

You two dudes were flying through that course. I've done a ton of xc racing, but I never went that fast.

[@James-ru5pn]

Best XC race video I’ve seen a long time! What a great example of the experience.

[@dinobatchelor9404]

Dude! Your decending skills are on another level. It was awesome watching both racers just going for it. Respect!👍

[@romdavis2050]

Well done!!!! It's always good when riders and walk away from a crash and still show good sportsmen ship towards each other.

[@allaneddlemon7557]

I follow the Team Segment insta and those boys are fasttt. That comeback was amazing and the amount of respect is something I enjoy seeing in racers!!

[@2scoops624]

Heal up Macky! I feel for you. I just went for a quick spin on a easy in town trail I've ridden a thousand times and crashed doing a sharp, slow speed turn. Came home to wash the blood off, bandage up and watch Macky get all bloody. Love the channel BTW. Edit: Commented before I finished watching, awesome win dude! Way to push through 2 crashes

[@rgreen1378]

I’m so glad I waited for the video! I was on pins and needles. I hope no long term injuries for either of you. Congratulations! Also thank you for being kind to the lapped riders. It takes so little to do that but greatly appreciated!

[@Dan_Kornfeld]

Absolutely brilliant racing, Macky! 1 race, 1 speed, 1st place! The number one never looked so good! Keep doing what you do!

[@garydecker3281]

Once again thrill at your win Macky. During your practice lap at 5:03 you passed my daughter Abbie in blue. So she is thrilled to be in your video. Also we were stoked to chat with Sid before the short track race. GL to you both going forward.

[@radek5690]

Macky, you are awsome! I thought you were going to take on the climb. You could tell you much stronger than him. Hats off to Sam too. Great race! You did it!

[@mikesherman4814]

Great race. Too bad about the crash but that happens in racing. Hope you both are ok and congratulations. A quick rule of thumb for gearing. If you add 2 teeth to the ring then add 1 tooth to the cog to get approximately the same gear. Thus a 30x17 (1.77) verses a 32x18 (1.78) is very close to a 34x19 (1.79). Great video.

[@glennpettersson9002]

Congratulations! That was a hell of a race and not an easy win, congratulations to the team at NINER they obviously know how to build a bike. Those descents looked crazy fast and just watching the rock garden had me girding my loins every time.

[@cmbishop21]

Way to freaking go Macky!

[@tamserenity]

When you cut into the footage I was like oh no! Then when you said what happened I literally started cheering!! It was almost 12 am and I live in an apartment building. My wife told me shhhh! LOL!

[@01FozzyS]

What a battle, what a race, what a finish. Well done,Mackie! Those Stars and Stripes!

[@razmtb5028]

Congratulation Macky!!! Single Speed Champ!!

[@adriansardina8528]

Unfortunate crash, but still congratulations Macky, love from the Philippines way to gooo!!

[@XavierHipolito]

What are those decending skills, you were FLYYYYIIIIIING! Teach me

[@bbarker5766]

I want to congratulate you and Sam for one hell of a race!!! I hated to see that at the end but no matter if it was at the start or then that is part of racing so close with someone but it sucks a bit me because it happened during the final sprint between two great competitors!! I'm glad you both are ok and congrats Mackey on the win!!!

[@GMoneyLove]

And that... is racing. Great job to both of you. Always a class act, Macky. Great race video.. thanks for bringing us along! Congrats.

[@jasongrubb3350]

Homie's manual at 19:20 was dope as hell

[@sydandmacky]

Agreed!

[@brianpotstra5063]

wooow I'm 23 mins in and I just now notice they're all on SINGLE SPEED! mind blown.

[@maestrop427]

Really exciting race! Congradulations Macky, on the win, you deserved it. I Ioved the bike check you guys did at the beginning as well, very nice build by Syd!

[@troycarpenter3675]

Pretty blue paint. Beautiful.

[@markyrooney]

Edge of seat during whole race, incredible victory (and video) - a win for the good guys.

[@kevinlanchester42]

Wow! Best race video I've seen for a long while. Hope Sam recovered ok, Great race Macky, National champion congratulations 👏👏

[@waynecallister2236]

One of your best videos (and that says a lot!)! I can't believe how crazy fast you were descending on a hard tail! In spite of all the foreshadowing I was completely taken by surprise at the crash. The ability to get up and keep going after a mishap has always been the mark of a true champion. With a single speed you rock or you walk, and Macky YOU ROCK!

[@Gabesafish]

Way to go Macky!!! That was awesome to be able to ride along!

[@muddypawsadventurer7775]

Awesome racing. One of the best battles I've watched in a LOOOOOONG time. Wearing the Bars and Stars makes you look like the Olympian that you are Mackey. You represent the best in all of us out here. Carry on.

[@vithyatith1668]

Love single spreed and great video. Congratulation!

[@peterjay6580]

Wow, that was exciting to watch! Great racing.

[@TheTacticalathlete]

Beautiful tragicall so and up to that one point the best XC racing between you and Sam. Rocky Balboa style!!

[@cobykluth1878]

Hard work pays off! Nice job Macky or should I say 'champ'? Thrilling content and editing. Great effort, congratulations.

[@stephencolton299]

You're a hell of a rider Macky and that was some of the best footage I've watched. Kudos to you both

[@mototrailz]

OK i looked at the video many times too and yes he looked on his right but then looked ahead then swerve...so...yeah... Plus you had the speed at the end. So to me clear victory to Macky 👊

[@leonardoolivar]

One of those few videos you get hooked. Makes me ride my bike again after months. The guy intentionally or not cut your way and paid the price. Congrats! CHAMP.

[@davidboucher4535]

Congratulations Macky, great ride and video!

[@djcooljones4585]

Unbelievable race!! Some of the best race footage I've ever seen on KZbin. Sketchy descending at those speeds especially through rock gardens. Again, congratulations!! After seeing Everest and then this, Your a true Mountain Biking Machine!!

[@myroncunningham9042]

Damm, Macky you are one tough dude!! I really enjoyed that. You the man. NO shi+

[@colindixon9543]

Congratulations Macky, that was a hell of an effort 👍

[@wlguasch]

Congrats on the win. One of your best videos. Excellent job on story telling.

[@440a440mosrite]

Awesome. Nice job! Good sport too!

[@byronpeterson795]

Holy crazy finish! Glad you are both okay. Congrats on the win.

[@phoenixGrassl]

Macky sick video 👍🤙 will you do a video on your camera and gopro angle and settings it would be awesome love the vids keep it up 😃

[@pdpcycling248]

Good job, Macky. You and that manual guy made a great vid to watch.

[@billderas3420]

Super ride. You following in second for much of the race made it so much more exciting to watch. Happy championship!

[@drbyers]

Holy shit. NATIONAL Champiom!!

[@kimpedersen]

This is the best actionmovie i've seen this year! Those descents were SICK! - the speed in such a narro singletrack :O Big congrats to the win \o/ cheers from Sweden!

[@adammoore8712]

Best race footage yet. Awesome work on the race and footage editing.

[@Kingtyler2002]

Great job Macky enjoyed the video! Congrats on the Stars and Stripes! Something to consider in the future: speed, power, rpm, and HR overlay would be awesome.

[@jojielynmahinay447]

You'r so humble🥰

[@smoothisfast6644]

100% on Sam. Could have said "right" earlier but he was swerving all over the place.

[@SentMKG]

Well earned and deserved Championship. Accidents happen in pro races and it is something you gotta be prepared for and ready to fight for which is EXACTLY what you did. He fought but you arguably fought harder I believe.

[@Hertzultra]

oh its you 2 i watched doing the HOW TO vlogs... will download this to watch later looks like your going to have FUN

[@poppawhit1]

Macky, great job. You were awesome. Incidents occur and the results are indisputable. You won! Proud of you & Syd she is the best ever. Her support is immeasurable. You both are an beautiful couple. Congratulations to you Macky.

[@windmillcancersurvivor2568]

Happy for you on top of your game. That cat has insane skills as do you!

[@scottyfpv5651]

Wew what a race. Amazing speed. You 2 are fast! Sucks that it ended in a crash but accidents happen.

[@jamesjapson6115]

The momment macky said i got it. swear i freaking cry man. You did come a long long way. all those injures!! Good job macky!👊💪🚵‍♂️

[@maxab7e63s5]

Wow the was brutal congrats

[@ronskayakingandfishing414]

One of your best videos lately... missed the hard core racing content. Man... what a race and what a win. Man... NATIONAL CHAMP !! That's pretty special. Congrats.

[@JustJokingJoker]

He knew you were going to pass him from his right, he cut you off, not a pro decision. Well deserve, congratulations.

[@1pho3nixmatt]

Really pushing each other hard, great race.

[@charliebamford2807]

Fantastic edge of the seat stuff. Boy o boy do we need videos like this with the world in such a mess!

[@PaulBeiser]

Congrats! What a race, loved the footage, a great perspective on the speed and skills required. So cool!

[@GaffedTappedGlasses]

damn this was a rad video, just the whole race where the silence meant there was pure focus, it was rad, good job MACKY!

[@MikeK02048]

One of the best POV race videos I've seen. So glad Macky won!! You really deserved it!

[@cr81hq789456]

That was amazing to watch

[@christhee68]

That last lap was really exciting to watch. Thanks for sharing.

[@AzureCloudCowboy]

Here me shouting, Go go go go Macky , get him.....

[@tfraz99]

Macky I commend your true professionalism and passion for the sport. Congratulations on being a National Champion, you truly deserved it. All the hard work from you and Syd has payed off. That niner AIR 9 RDO is a sweet bike, I hope you didn't scratch it. ;)

[@chrismccallus7374]

So. Awesome.

[@eskim1018]

Bummer about the crash but holy moly that was exciting to watch, thanks for sharing!

[@danielb5223]

That was an awesome display of racing from both of you guys. Thanks for the ride along. Glad to see you and Syd back to racing

[@brucecarne7256]

Congrats. Enjoy all your videos!

[@jackiegammon2065]

Very exciting, congratulations Macky!!

[@thomflowers2095]

It’s Sooo much fun trying to leave a gap for geared bikes on climbs. Even more fun when the rider behind you passes you.

[@rswaibel]

Absolutely amazing race and probably one of the xc mtb races I’ve seen. I’m so inspired! Macky was so strong throughout the race and to catch up after crashing was unbelievable. I couldn’t believe the crash at the end, as I was fully expecting Macky to pull ahead and win no problem! I’ve got mixed feelings on the cause of the crash at the end, but good see the sportsman.

[@frankwinters3732]

That was an AWESOME duel! Great ride Mackey! Sam was smooth as silk. Super show!

[@ynwadpaggy8157]

Macky Congratulation ! I love the video and the down hill with Sam in the front was AMAZING. Thanks you both Syd & Macky.

[@davidharris6370]

Great race Macky! Happy you pulled through and bring back a championship for yourself and Norteno. You were about to crush that sprint.

[@michaellangfitt2077]

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU Mackey. What a comeback!!!!

[@darrenbutterworth807]

Great video, full of suspense and wonderful footage - no idea how you follow each other so close. I was convinced the crash was coming from a small mistake of Sam's and you piling into the back of him, so it being so close to the end was a testament to you both. Really sorry for Sam, he was great too, but that's a true champ to never give up and keep battling on until the very end. CONGRATULATIONS!🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@andymagruder4417]

I believe this may be the most fun to watch race I've seen you guys put on KZbin I had a blast watching except for the crashing of course that's never fun the neck and neck bombing through the single track was awesome and looked crazy fast