He overtakes 118 riders! // MEGAVALANCHE QUALIFIER, Alpe d'Huez, France / Damien Desbrosses run

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  • @andrewzhang1290
    @andrewzhang1290 5 років тому +453

    I could actually _feel_ the ground get smoother as he went onto the paved road

    • @Granolie
      @Granolie 5 років тому +2

      lmao I thought the same exact thing, so bizarre how that is.

    • @dadeee7776
      @dadeee7776 5 років тому

      @@Granolie not bizarre at all its just how it is paved roads are smoother then dirt tracks and rocky tracks

    • @downiemcsyndrome8067
      @downiemcsyndrome8067 5 років тому +1

      @Conor Murphy Lmao

    • @quantumcat7673
      @quantumcat7673 8 місяців тому

      Nice buzz. You heard it like everyone else.

  • @intrinsicrewards1266
    @intrinsicrewards1266 6 років тому +558

    What a beast!!!!!!!
    But pleeeeeease, next time, add a bit of extra space after the footage ends, and use that for the clickable links.
    I was so invested in this guys journey, it was a shame I had to watch him cross the finish line obscured by the clickable links.

    • @EveryTongueShallTell
      @EveryTongueShallTell 6 років тому +27

      Or youtube could stop fucking about, how about that?

    • @AtotehZ
      @AtotehZ 6 років тому +6

      @Sean Smurfy I agree they should.. but that's like watching into a bear cage without protection because you think they oughta stop attacking humans. Refusing to get with the program because you think it should be different is rarely productive. In the case of the uploader he probably just didn't think of it becoming an issue.

    • @EveryTongueShallTell
      @EveryTongueShallTell 6 років тому +7

      That's a bad attitude, and it's probably exactly what the programming wants you to think, assume things their way. It's cheeky of them to do what they did, they knew that it would get in the way of the end of the video and ruin it, and yet, they still fucking did it. They might run the show around here but they are nothing without us, this is obvious. Without us there is no youtube, now that's the right attitude to be spreading.

    • @intrinsicrewards1266
      @intrinsicrewards1266 6 років тому +11

      Oh mate, yours is the bad attitude. UA-cam is a private company. Get over it.
      This was an awesome video to watch. Ads are inevitable. It just would have been better IMHO if the clickable links didn't obscure the end of the video.
      Constructive criticism for the uploader, not a UA-cam conspiracy...

    • @EveryTongueShallTell
      @EveryTongueShallTell 6 років тому +2

      Piss off you fucking loser. You narcissistic piece of shite.

  • @t3k4n
    @t3k4n 6 років тому +216

    Imagine a rear view camera on his helmet. We would love to see how far did you leave those you overtook or battle from the behind if there were any.
    Beast mode; mad respect.
    I don't even own a bicycle.

    • @Airik1111bibles
      @Airik1111bibles 5 років тому +4

      Probably see them all flipping him off..that or total discouragement maybe both😂

    • @NaturalMystic69
      @NaturalMystic69 2 роки тому

      I was thinking the same thing yesterday after watching another run. Would be great to have rear-facing cameras also and show them as a Picture in Picture window so what's going on behind as well as in front of the rider. That and I've noticed some riders don't have their front-facing camera facing up enough so we can't see very far ahead of them.
      That said, this was an absolutely amazing run! Damien has the endurance of a horse! I'm also surprised that parts of this run, especially the beginning with all the steep switch-backs were part of a qualifier track and not a main event. Crazy stuff!

  • @Sl4yerkid
    @Sl4yerkid 5 років тому +274

    Everyone else: Gotta stay on the path
    Him: Why not just go over the boulders.

    • @gteaz
      @gteaz 5 років тому +1

      Chuck Norris rides his bike under them.

  • @gunnarcrasher2680
    @gunnarcrasher2680 6 років тому +172

    Dude I helped you as much as I could by leaning my phone in your direction of movement....

    • @ngh6074
      @ngh6074 5 років тому

      Gunnar Crasher hhhhh 😂

    • @precious907
      @precious907 3 роки тому

      I put my head up straight and I still can't get myself comfortable.

  • @h0wc00lam1
    @h0wc00lam1 6 років тому +416

    It must be so frustrating being so fast and theres no room to go around other bikers

    • @filipito2
      @filipito2 5 років тому +31

      True, yet they all seem to be real gentlemen... In all that 'fighting' for a good place, you don't hear anyone swear or see people push... I know some sports (and people for that matter) that could learn a thing or two from this excellent sportsmanship. Hat off to you, sir.

    • @Ad-ho7hc
      @Ad-ho7hc 5 років тому +1

      Activate the non-collisions mode stupid

    • @hoptoss
      @hoptoss 5 років тому +10

      @@rossc9539 Even cavemen would think you were a disgusting savage...

    • @SprezzaturaLifestyle
      @SprezzaturaLifestyle 2 роки тому

      completely stupid track design in that regard !

    • @D00MER_
      @D00MER_ 2 роки тому

      You can experience that when you ride on a bike park and there is a slower guy in front of you

  • @Ericclund
    @Ericclund 5 років тому +3

    This reminds me of what I wish I told myself to do for the last fifteen years, and didn't because of some"thing" else... I am crying.. This was the best effort I've seen someone strive for ever. Thank you. :'(

  • @denvercarlstrom8874
    @denvercarlstrom8874 6 років тому +272

    So frustrating watching this BEAST get stuck behind slower, more timid riders. This MONSTER plays to win.

    • @turkeyphant
      @turkeyphant 6 років тому +4

      Don't get why 90% of riders were going so slow?

    • @andydre1668
      @andydre1668 6 років тому +50

      it looks slower on camera its actually pretty fast and he's just even faster and must have 8 lungs and legs like a horse

    • @JueHVi
      @JueHVi 6 років тому +10

      they don't go slow damien is just to fast , he's a pro rider

    • @Smoer1
      @Smoer1 6 років тому

      So, do you react like that to all people who were simply posting a comment? Damn dude, relax and learn to be human.

    • @thecrone8578
      @thecrone8578 6 років тому +3

      he should start at the front then lol

  • @tybfnm504
    @tybfnm504 4 роки тому +4

    Thanks for taking us with you with your amazing MTB adventure!!! I’m looking forward to the next video!!

  • @tokelot.tsotetsi6191
    @tokelot.tsotetsi6191 4 роки тому +3

    This is by far one of the best races I have ever watched... You were great!!

  • @pizzafrenzyman
    @pizzafrenzyman 6 років тому +249

    I crashed 17 times, had 2 flats, and 1 broken chain just watching

    • @yihungchen8814
      @yihungchen8814 6 років тому +4

      Don't forget the derailleur breaking

    • @JoseMaldonado-rg8ow
      @JoseMaldonado-rg8ow 5 років тому

      Lalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalala

    • @LeonserGT
      @LeonserGT 5 років тому +3

      I still feel all that dust on my face. Had to wear my goggles to watch this vid

  • @guylocation9823
    @guylocation9823 5 років тому +22

    What a run.. Amazing control.. Those passes u made on tuff terrain, brilliant.

  • @robbydridesemtb4428
    @robbydridesemtb4428 5 років тому +7

    Amazing display of no fear riding! Your passing skills, ability to make your own line (when there isn't one)to pass when everyone is haulin' balls out rates 2 thumbs up and a subscribe from the ol' dog!

  • @adz6539
    @adz6539 6 років тому +260

    9th! goddam! I thought you was gonna win! That was sick AF! Well Done Man!

    • @AtotehZ
      @AtotehZ 6 років тому +53

      ADZ It's almost impossible to win if you're last line. The seeded riders are in the first line and they're almost certainly going to be fast already. If you're last line you have to make your way through all the slower riders and in the meantime the seeded 1st line riders are out of there.
      Dunno if you noticed, but in the beginning when he was being slowed by others it was because there were so many he couldn't pass. In the end it was because they were almost the same speed and sometimes didn't let him pass.

    • @drogoth25
      @drogoth25 6 років тому +24

      This dude should never be seeded out of the top 5 ever again

    • @rednaxel9981
      @rednaxel9981 5 років тому +1

      well he got into the finale so :p

  • @cezarypiatek2564
    @cezarypiatek2564 2 роки тому

    Absolute beast
    I've watched dozens of Megavalanche videos and this is hands down the best riding. Top-notch skills and stamina.

  • @hosarro
    @hosarro 6 років тому +603

    I'm one of the riders being overtaken!

    • @owlaps
      @owlaps  6 років тому +38

      Haha!! Sweet! When? Wich one are you?

    • @hosarro
      @hosarro 6 років тому +69

      owlaps unfortunately it's right at the beginning... About 1:50 I'm on the right hand side with the red shorts and green bike.

    • @charlielambert4516
      @charlielambert4516 6 років тому +12

      Dude you're sick.

    • @rjsal246
      @rjsal246 6 років тому +2

      Damm you’re wack then!

    • @team3383
      @team3383 6 років тому +3

      Pity he kept on cutting the video when he ran into people and either tehy fell (him bullying his way past) or they both fell (because he was incapable of keeping out of the way - control - and coming from behind too fast to slow down enough).
      A bit of a bully this guy.

  • @esagil_playz4334
    @esagil_playz4334 2 роки тому +1

    Bro the comeback he made is incredible. To where he started and he finished is amazing

  • @johnathanescobar9225
    @johnathanescobar9225 6 років тому +16

    You sir, are in incredible shape.

  • @westsenkovec
    @westsenkovec 5 років тому +183

    *Plot twist:* He has no brakes

    • @gteaz
      @gteaz 5 років тому

      No brakes? Did you not see him peddling backwards?

  • @believe8263
    @believe8263 3 роки тому +3

    How does this guy put a jersey on, his heart is so big! Amazing to watch. I only wish there was a rear view camera so we could see how fast he drops these guys after passing them.

  • @mikewiitala9462
    @mikewiitala9462 6 років тому +362

    Anybody else try to get a better view of what's up ahead by tilting your head back while watching?

    • @LilReapa666
      @LilReapa666 6 років тому +11

      The whole damn time

    • @ErikBongers
      @ErikBongers 6 років тому +4

      Nah, I have a better technique - I move my phone up.

    • @numbereightyseven
      @numbereightyseven 6 років тому +2

      ... and tilting your screen left and right to help through the corners?

    • @vigsaminathan5910
      @vigsaminathan5910 5 років тому

      Hahahaha.
      Yes.

    • @garram
      @garram 5 років тому +2

      I was worried all the time that we are gonna hit something or miss the turn because of limited vision ;-) I was so hard trying to look up that end up with headache.

  • @ziggyschumann5284
    @ziggyschumann5284 5 років тому +3

    The skill level is pretty impressive.Exciting race, kept me riveted.

  • @TobyBooth
    @TobyBooth 5 років тому +3

    As a road guy, I’m used to seeing the climb up to Huez, not the descent down to it. I guess there’s no way to ride into that town that doesn’t require you to be an absolute beast!

  • @JeepToyShowcase
    @JeepToyShowcase Рік тому

    Such a powerful, fast, skilled, and polite rider. Great video.

  • @odissey0134
    @odissey0134 4 роки тому +1

    On 1:31 rider with only right leg. RESPECT, BRO!!!

  • @thecrone8578
    @thecrone8578 6 років тому +1

    That was intense and a really good video , even the dust was choking me watching it

  • @thepkeezy
    @thepkeezy 6 років тому +1

    Ugggh, so painful to watch this beast get stuck behind so many people! Thankfully he made the qualifier for that amazing ride.

  • @carty43
    @carty43 4 роки тому

    What a hellacious, entertaining ride you gave us.

  • @flandrescarlet2903
    @flandrescarlet2903 5 років тому +53

    This is the expert mode of wii sport resort's cycling game.

  • @nothing.2174
    @nothing.2174 6 років тому +3

    Impressionnant ! Magnifique remontée ! Un grand Bravo !

  • @manifestyourlife6
    @manifestyourlife6 5 років тому +1

    Love these videos, I always know either a rave is starting or a great bike race, either way it's happening.

  • @hm09235nd
    @hm09235nd 5 років тому +226

    he has the perfect bike, but forgot to add a bicycle bell... :/

    • @P1nkR
      @P1nkR 5 років тому +9

      His voice does not add extra weight ;)

    • @sippy28
      @sippy28 5 років тому +27

      @@P1nkR but consumes extra breath ;D

    • @bobobobo4457
      @bobobobo4457 5 років тому +1

      exactly what I was thinking the whole time I was watching.

    • @trejt
      @trejt 5 років тому

      tassels would be nice, too.

  • @kurtpascual6987
    @kurtpascual6987 6 років тому

    Woaw sacré run ! Un cardio en béton un rythme soutenu et un roulé propre ! Chapeau tu ma maintenu en haleine tout le long !!!

  • @Nherdvous
    @Nherdvous 6 років тому +1

    That was amazing! Well deserved win!

  • @SockSlapVlogs
    @SockSlapVlogs 4 роки тому

    I race mostly XC and a little enduro and this seems like an XC racer's downhill race. Definitely gonna have to try and make it to one

  • @thesunreport
    @thesunreport 6 років тому

    I loved the bold riding style...using every option and going very fast.....great ride and video. :)

  • @JIANYM36
    @JIANYM36 6 років тому

    It's nice to see a rider passing everyone at a crazy speed. A crazy dude yeah.

  • @AndreiDragonulBGS
    @AndreiDragonulBGS 6 років тому +17

    this dude is racing xc or what just look how much force he has on the uphills

  • @ps3shakes123
    @ps3shakes123 6 років тому +35

    You are a freakin machine! Great vid thx.

    • @williamf.7655
      @williamf.7655 6 років тому

      In France we will say he'is a "mobylette"

  • @adeadgirl13
    @adeadgirl13 5 років тому +28

    Not fair, he used politeness to overtake. Saying please and thank you.

  • @dantrav1927
    @dantrav1927 4 роки тому +1

    God bless the GoPro!!

  • @MR..2REAL
    @MR..2REAL 5 років тому +1

    could not turn this off.....went down the rabbit hole

  • @HellOfBane
    @HellOfBane 6 років тому +245

    "RIGHT!" *proceeds to go left*

    • @marclemaire6669
      @marclemaire6669 6 років тому +10

      "droite" in French

    • @marius3597
      @marius3597 6 років тому +21

      he tells the person to go on the right

    • @vttenduroavecclem3256
      @vttenduroavecclem3256 6 років тому +5

      Quand on annonce gauche/droite c'est pour dire qu'on va passer de ce coter et que le mec doit se mettre a l'oposer

    • @beergood83
      @beergood83 5 років тому

      Then is called a jag off

    • @guysmalley
      @guysmalley 5 років тому

      HellOfBane in the states we would say “on your left”

  • @LittleLightIsaOnce
    @LittleLightIsaOnce 6 років тому +12

    Jsui fatigue que en regardant. 😤 Belle course 👏

  • @Elebreon
    @Elebreon 5 років тому +97

    Why is he so much faster than everyone else? Weight. Physics tells us weight gives the mass to add that velocity when pointed down a hill, and this dude's balls alone weigh seventy pounds apiece.

    • @adamsmith-bg5wq
      @adamsmith-bg5wq 5 років тому +4

      you obviously don't understand physics. weight is irrelevant.

    • @kilianbader9786
      @kilianbader9786 5 років тому +29

      adam smith actually wrong. It's only irrelevant when there is no friction. A heavier rider will go a little bit faster than a lighter one because the aerodynamic drag does not increase linear with weight. Maybe +30% weight means +30% gravitational force but only increases drag by 10% (frontal area will not increase by 30%).

    • @Patrick-nx8lh
      @Patrick-nx8lh 5 років тому +9

      @@adamsmith-bg5wq mario kart disagrees

    • @iwfmconfig2iwffmconfig281
      @iwfmconfig2iwffmconfig281 5 років тому +3

      Drugs

  • @spurkey8314
    @spurkey8314 5 років тому +7

    I said, "alright now hes gotta be in first place," like 18 times and then i just a new group and im like wtf it never ends

  • @LesDolicranes-LDC
    @LesDolicranes-LDC 6 років тому +1

    Bon combat et super course. Un bonne esprit de compétition ! Merci pour cette vidéo ;).

  • @yt..66
    @yt..66 6 років тому +2

    Gracias. Me siento muy afortunado al poder disfutar de éste magnífico video, es casi como estar en el cerebro de tan exelente Rider. Felicitaciones CAMPEON.
    Soy su grán admirador.

  • @generalh918
    @generalh918 6 років тому +119

    20 mins of breathing and gravel noises xD

    • @matoxetu
      @matoxetu 6 років тому +2

      ya 😅 but worth it

    • @ss_whole
      @ss_whole 6 років тому +22

      ...but enough about your sex life

    • @BibleStorm
      @BibleStorm 5 років тому +2

      @@ss_whole Came here looking for a sex joke. Not disappointed.

    • @peterbull3955
      @peterbull3955 5 років тому

      Sounds like my honeymoon!

    • @elhior23
      @elhior23 5 років тому +1

      way better then if someone added some terrible music to this as is usual.

  • @danielreed878
    @danielreed878 6 років тому +1

    That was awsome thanks for the bike ride journey. Wolf

  • @Jay-333
    @Jay-333 6 років тому +1

    Incredible effort...Well done🚵‍♂️🚵‍♀️🚵‍♀️🚵‍♂️

  • @4444quentin4444
    @4444quentin4444 6 років тому +14

    Un grand malade !
    Genial! 🤙🏼

  • @James__McAdam
    @James__McAdam 7 років тому +24

    Hallucinant mec !

    • @owlaps
      @owlaps  7 років тому +1

      +James McAdam 🤘🏼🤘🏼 ça roule pas mal :)

  • @Pintkonan
    @Pintkonan 6 років тому +45

    how often practice you this run? i cant imagine that you haven't seen the track before. really impressive (o;

  • @colinmabey240
    @colinmabey240 6 років тому +67

    holly crap ! that was awesome. 118 overtakes... i guess the 55 thumbs down are from those you passed :) 9th not bad.

    • @lyricc1490
      @lyricc1490 6 років тому +2

      The unlike are from the person who posted the video and ruined the very end by darking the scene.

    • @Wizzies_1123
      @Wizzies_1123 5 років тому

      lmao u have 55 likes

  • @davec2107
    @davec2107 6 років тому

    Great control & stamina... Well done.

  • @dausgreen7044
    @dausgreen7044 6 років тому

    This is like a video game, he just keeps passing people like he's not even human! So fast. And some parts of that stretch were down right scary with steep drops on the ridge.

  • @SuperMcgman
    @SuperMcgman 6 років тому +14

    What an effort

  • @roaringlion4898
    @roaringlion4898 6 років тому

    Absolutely Superb Run!

  • @70ME3E
    @70ME3E 6 років тому +2

    4:17 look at that! how sick was that! his opponent almost knocked him down the precipice accidentally when he overtook him

  • @coreybarnes8860
    @coreybarnes8860 6 років тому

    You are a crazy man going that fast down that mountain.

  • @redbullnshimano1
    @redbullnshimano1 5 років тому

    I'm totally exhausted after watching the full 20+ mins of this video.

  • @revolt7829
    @revolt7829 2 роки тому

    This guys a machine.

  • @whatthedeuce47d68
    @whatthedeuce47d68 3 роки тому

    I'm brave/dumb enough to try go as fast as him on some of the smoother downhill sections, but I'd almost guaranteed wipe out as well and get taken to A&E....mad respect to his skill for making it look so easy!

  • @K4R3N
    @K4R3N 6 років тому +6

    I'm tired just watching this, nice job! The pass 6:14 wow

  • @DonatoSantoro1967
    @DonatoSantoro1967 4 роки тому

    But did Damien win? He is a great champion, author of memorable comebacks!!! BIG DAMIEN!!!

  • @umdiadiferente
    @umdiadiferente 6 років тому +8

    Insane !

  • @robertrowe9080
    @robertrowe9080 5 років тому +2

    I'm out of breath just watching him do that!

  • @230919600
    @230919600 3 роки тому

    Well done your a very fit person I enjoyed thank you

  • @MarcosM21
    @MarcosM21 6 років тому +1

    well done man! you are a machine!

  • @bigvicz
    @bigvicz 5 років тому +1

    This dude is a fucken SAVAGE the only thing slowing him down was the riders in front of him

  • @tomaburque
    @tomaburque 5 років тому +1

    Amazing!

  • @MarceloOliveira2020
    @MarceloOliveira2020 6 років тому +4

    Cara!,tu aguenta 20 minutos em,quase 30 né,parabéns cara tu é brabo mesmo em,parabéns parabéns 🎊🎉👏👏👏👏

  • @amagnu100
    @amagnu100 6 років тому +1

    massive kudos

  • @lankymoose1831
    @lankymoose1831 5 років тому

    This dude's on a whole nother level!

  • @vincentpiccol
    @vincentpiccol 7 років тому +4

    Sick Run Damien!!

  • @hmartinspliff
    @hmartinspliff 5 років тому +2

    16:30 That guy on the racing bike giving the motivational support is hilarious.

  • @hatilmatogan
    @hatilmatogan 5 років тому +1

    Legs of steel!

  • @audricg.7247
    @audricg.7247 6 років тому +4

    Très stylé ! Bravo :D La prochaine une petite cam sous la selle qui film derrière en incrustation dans un coin ce serai top :-p

  • @RyanWalshGuitar
    @RyanWalshGuitar 5 років тому +9

    So is this what happens when you take the best guy and start him in last place?

  • @hmarci
    @hmarci 5 років тому +2

    All that dust! I have to sneeze just by looking at it.

  • @saimenking2208
    @saimenking2208 6 років тому

    Riding down the mountain like: Not quite my tempo! :D
    Nice run 👍👍

  • @sebastienl.3186
    @sebastienl.3186 6 років тому

    la caméra dans le guidon :) tant pis pour le paysage magnifique. belle course!

  • @tiborpandza8530
    @tiborpandza8530 5 років тому +22

    1:29 dudes missing a leg lmao

  • @mynamesjeffhardly
    @mynamesjeffhardly 5 років тому +2

    my eyes are messed up from all of the shaking but that was bad ass! lol

  • @leftymadrid
    @leftymadrid 5 років тому

    Damn, got sweaty hands just watching!!
    A monster rider!!! :-)

  • @raymondbarron3597
    @raymondbarron3597 5 років тому

    That guys just shredded this race, I found my self breathing hard when he was..... I need a beer now

  • @dolonigmite
    @dolonigmite 6 років тому

    Congrads awesome riding

  • @shaythiele1320
    @shaythiele1320 5 років тому

    I love these videos

  • @dogeeveryday4275
    @dogeeveryday4275 5 років тому

    NICE JOB MAN!!!!

  • @mdaamirkhan6585
    @mdaamirkhan6585 5 років тому +1

    King of biking

  • @JIANYM36
    @JIANYM36 6 років тому

    Man your nuts. Love it

  • @evltwin984
    @evltwin984 5 років тому

    What an engine!

  • @1hotahi964
    @1hotahi964 6 років тому +1

    Well damn!!!! Unbelievable! You got first in my book!

  • @Adhzap
    @Adhzap 6 років тому

    i am jealous of this guys Performance. dude his legs. i Need to start riding my bike again next summer i got out of shape

  • @owltune5496
    @owltune5496 6 років тому

    Nice ride. Kept trying to turn my phone angle for the picture but still sweet

  • @rankor6430
    @rankor6430 6 років тому +1

    This video in one word : "PLEASE"

  • @tajfun77
    @tajfun77 6 років тому +6

    Excellent to drive bro :)

    • @owlaps
      @owlaps  6 років тому

      🤘🤘

  • @rocktherapy5464
    @rocktherapy5464 6 років тому

    Wow! Just wow.

  • @w.a.l.7259
    @w.a.l.7259 6 років тому +5

    I here the song from the beginning in a lot of these down hill races lol