My First Race in 5 years... It was a disaster!

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  • Опубліковано 22 гру 2024

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  • @remymetailler
    @remymetailler  Місяць тому +52

    That event was epic! Which one should I do next? If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our paid partner. Click betterhelp.com/remymetailler for a discount on your first month of therapy.

    • @Michaelarvin71
      @Michaelarvin71 Місяць тому +4

      im having a very public melt down ill give them a try..nothting else is working

    • @LaurentiusTriarius
      @LaurentiusTriarius Місяць тому +2

      ​@@Michaelarvin71 go ride 😅

    • @RapidoRafi-MTB
      @RapidoRafi-MTB Місяць тому

      What was the travel of your bike for this race?

    • @KorbinNFT
      @KorbinNFT Місяць тому

      hope you had some great days in my city, i was there watching the race!

    • @remymetailler
      @remymetailler  Місяць тому +1

      180/180. My spindrfit was quite perfect for it.

  • @rock_machine01
    @rock_machine01 Місяць тому +239

    At least you did it it’s been 25 years for me since I broke my neck. This is my first year back biking.

    • @anon1999-h5j
      @anon1999-h5j Місяць тому +3

      Damn, what happened bro?

    • @seppscope6974
      @seppscope6974 Місяць тому +88

      @@anon1999-h5j He broke his neck 25 years ago

    • @gundamnit3594
      @gundamnit3594 Місяць тому +3

      Welcome back brother.

    • @rfiskillingussoftly6568
      @rfiskillingussoftly6568 Місяць тому +12

      I also broke my neck in December 1999 on a CR250!
      Another interesting coincidence, I got kidnapped when I was 16 yrs old by a MC called The Rock Machine in Montreal Canada!
      Funny how things go in life!

    • @mrkaufmanMTB
      @mrkaufmanMTB Місяць тому

      @@rfiskillingussoftly6568wtf

  • @bennysh
    @bennysh Місяць тому +63

    Thanks for letting us be "in" the race, the feeling of immersion is great. Even with all the setbacks, your riding is amazing.

    • @remymetailler
      @remymetailler  Місяць тому +6

      I'm glad you feel that way! It was rough for me but fun to film.

  • @justsayin3600
    @justsayin3600 Місяць тому +78

    These events have so many moving parts. It has to take an incredible amount of PRE-PLANNING, COORDINATION, AND CLEAR COMMUNICATION.
    It wouldn't take much for the event to become disorganized, and someone would get really hurt.
    I'm super stoked to see Rémy competing!!!
    I have a lot of respect for Rémy being so aware of what's going on around him, and going on around other people who are not as aware.
    True Pro!
    Awesome job Rémy 👏 👏👏👍

    • @remymetailler
      @remymetailler  Місяць тому +4

      Thanks, I appreciate that. These events are chaotic!

    • @justsayin3600
      @justsayin3600 Місяць тому +2

      ​@remymetailler I definitely saw that. The most important thing is rider safety. I know your Spidy senses were on alert!

  • @capitalschool8765
    @capitalschool8765 Місяць тому +11

    I think it's more interesting for a lot of us to hear about the hows and the whys things didn't work out the way you had wanted. You made it down safely despite the mishap, and it sounds like you have something to build on. We're stoked for you. Thanks for the great content.

  • @mattpoe9391
    @mattpoe9391 Місяць тому +14

    To be honest, one of the reasons I watch and follow Remy is that he's superman on a mountain bike. He rides trails and features so effortlessly. So...to see him stand up and say, "hey, I really just screwed that up" is somewhat refreshing. No excuses. Just a simple, yeah I made a mistake. I guess it's nice to see your superhero being honest and being a real person.

  • @fivetool
    @fivetool Місяць тому +15

    This was a great video. I loved seeing all of the prework and planning. It was a fun course to view.

  • @gregzito9395
    @gregzito9395 Місяць тому +7

    You never here Remy breathing heavy in his videos. It's always been something that blows me away, the ease with which he rides. But this is different. There is an audible quest for oxygen.. Awesome video!

  • @gustavofrings8345
    @gustavofrings8345 Місяць тому +6

    Beeing back after 5 years off racing is tuff. All the emotions, pressure etc. Not easy to handle. Well done dude! Thanks for taking us around the course dude

  • @christeschke9844
    @christeschke9844 Місяць тому +3

    awesome job, looked fun even though you bumped at the start. racing doesn't go as planned always, but as long as it was fun and you still gave a good shot. I have not done much downhilling since i cracked my 17 year old Norco frame this year in Quebec.

  • @stujm8376
    @stujm8376 Місяць тому +1

    It was a top ride, fantastic to see you racing again. It was a very dangerous and difficult course. Respect for finishing it.

  • @ivansotof
    @ivansotof Місяць тому +9

    Still amazing to see you racing. I hope we can see you in more events.

  • @robertocalvo934
    @robertocalvo934 Місяць тому +3

    Sick to see you back at the races, and very cool that you will be back at Cerro Abajo events. Always a treat to see you riding

  • @oystercatcher943
    @oystercatcher943 Місяць тому +1

    I was shocked to hear you say you aren't one of the top guys! So skilled and so humble. Minor mistakes happen. I've had a good few very embarrassing failures in the few races I've competed in. A bit too embarrassing to share but I can laugh now, it was years ago!

  • @logank1647
    @logank1647 Місяць тому +62

    Seems like the marshalls didn't know how to run the race the best but great riding Remy

    • @remymetailler
      @remymetailler  Місяць тому +37

      These events are tricky for sure. So much going on. There was actually a red flag (Blake's crash) on the upper part of the track, so technically that bottom section should have been open.

    • @joshuavantongeren1734
      @joshuavantongeren1734 Місяць тому +10

      @@remymetailler actually they looked like very dumb ppl 😂imo because
      you ask multiple and everyone gave you a diffrent anwser🤷 so i understand
      that you were a bit pissed

    • @Alekkd
      @Alekkd Місяць тому +22

      @@remymetailler unfortunately Marshalls (I did it at WBP) are just volunteers who like biking. It's the race coordinator who dictates flags (Paid admin) so all we do is report the status and get riders to stop. Not the best use of time, but these orgs don't have paid staff and training is 5 minutes in a snack room.

    • @logank1647
      @logank1647 Місяць тому

      @@remymetailler oh ok i gotcha

    • @MrDefiant17
      @MrDefiant17 Місяць тому +3

      @@Alekkd no, those marshalls with flags are paid, i was volunteering there.

  • @onesquirrel2713
    @onesquirrel2713 Місяць тому +12

    I see you got the authentic Italian experience, nothing working quite right lol. Greetings from an Italian!

  • @davidcoprofield
    @davidcoprofield Місяць тому +2

    Thanx for another spectacular work of urs, mr Remy! Don't get upset with that goggles issue. You know (and everyone knows) that you r the true master of downhills! And sometimes something unexpected happens to the very best of us. Which should give us a lesson and only push forward to improve. Keep up the insane work!!

  • @ashleytombs
    @ashleytombs Місяць тому +6

    I know I don’t normally comment this early on a Remy video but I am so stoked to see him back doing these crazy street races after so many years Me and someone spotted him on BKs for a split second But didn’t know he was racing
    Plus I think he would’ve needed rockets. to keep up with Velez and Slavic

  • @DorsetMTBer
    @DorsetMTBer Місяць тому +3

    Well done Remy, super run. look forward to seeing the video of you in Mexico. Street racing looks so much fun. Fast and furious

  • @jamesc6876
    @jamesc6876 Місяць тому

    i love these videos showing the back scenes and details. dont get enough of these from other videos

  • @JRudd
    @JRudd Місяць тому +4

    This was great, I like this kind of content. Seeing the behind the scene was great.

  • @ChampyOnPC
    @ChampyOnPC Місяць тому +7

    Urban downhill is so much more taxing mentally
    Not because the features are more difficult, but because of the edges, concrete walls, curbs... if you fall, you dont eat shit... you eat concrete 🤪

  • @mauri1310
    @mauri1310 Місяць тому +2

    It was a pleasure to see you riding and cheering in my hometown!

  • @tommyofastora
    @tommyofastora Місяць тому +2

    the guy saying he actually went slow for the road gap drop then immediately casing it super hard got me 🤣 epic video

  • @paulfreakingji
    @paulfreakingji Місяць тому +52

    5 years is a long time between racing! Super sick to see you competitive.

    • @remymetailler
      @remymetailler  Місяць тому +9

      Felt good to be back out there!

    • @ashleytombs
      @ashleytombs Місяць тому +1

      @@paulfreakingji yeah it is a long time specially for these crazy street races as if that wasn’t Bad enough competitors only get 4 runs down the course if they’re lucky Plus imagine watching Velez GoPro run you thought it had been sped up he is that fast and he’s only 21 as well some talent

  • @54mjaime
    @54mjaime Місяць тому +1

    Remy is an extremely professional and analytical rider. This is an advantage and I have no doubt there is a podium in the near future.

  • @annemarieacosta8775
    @annemarieacosta8775 Місяць тому +1

    Was great as always riding with you. Amazing skills !

  • @thomaswayout9081
    @thomaswayout9081 Місяць тому +8

    I think a lot of people out there are just relieved that you have proven to be still a mortal human. "Stuff" happens to all of us.But: I can imagine how bad your vis was... how on earth could you go that fast with the google half way in your eyes ?!?!?!

  • @JeremyLawrence-imajez
    @JeremyLawrence-imajez Місяць тому

    Me - Watches qualifying run and is amazed by how jaw droppingly fast it is.
    Remi - I couldn't see properly so I went a bit slow. 😱😱
    Simply awesome riding as always.
    That final landing though. Yikes!! A few cm to left and...

  • @camtabor4344
    @camtabor4344 Місяць тому +71

    Who else clicked on this video knowing about Blake’s crash. 😢

    • @justsayin3600
      @justsayin3600 Місяць тому +8

      Ouch! I didn't know 😢 I hope he's ok. The consequences on a run like this is pretty significant 🚑

    • @MTBGeordieDownSouth
      @MTBGeordieDownSouth Місяць тому +6

      Blake's a hell of a rider, horrible landing though! I try and watch everything Remy does as I'm getting too old for this and he reminds me of how nuts this game is, ps love the chilled Lab

  • @ElmoWiltSpelen
    @ElmoWiltSpelen Місяць тому +1

    This is now one of my favorite videos I have so much respect for you that you can do this I can't do it after you, and how fast did you go? Greetings from the Netherlands

  • @VanMunoz-dw5et
    @VanMunoz-dw5et Місяць тому

    That was a tough go in the qualifying run. The amount of speed you have to carry in those narrow corridors is insane. The big gap jump on the flat was nerve wracking to me, as at times during the practice runs, the landing looked short. The last jump looked like you slid off the ramp on landing, which I thought that's what you were upset about. These races are so risky and you really have to be dialed in as there is no margin for error. Glad you made it through. Don't be disappointed. You lived to ride another day. As with racing, you never know what race day will bring, no matter how much you prepare. Be safe!

  • @Ganiscol
    @Ganiscol Місяць тому +3

    Man, I thought I saw you in BK's video and there you are 😅
    Despite the unsatisfying quali for you, this was overall the most interesting video of the event that I have seen - you beat BK in that aspect 🤠
    Looking forward to the next one, I'm getting the hang of watching these urban downhill races now. I always felt uncomfortable just watching it because there is no run-off, only walls and square edges, which makes it really high consequence when something goes wrong and there have been some pretty awful crashes over the years...

    • @remymetailler
      @remymetailler  Місяць тому +1

      Yeah I think BK's video was more of a recap.

  • @digitaljustin92
    @digitaljustin92 Місяць тому

    Nicely done Remy! You looked smooth out there. Failing is learning.

  • @HoLd_My_Beer_Thanks
    @HoLd_My_Beer_Thanks 13 днів тому

    ABSOLUTE respect to you guy’s ❤️

  • @EnduroRide-gc2hy
    @EnduroRide-gc2hy Місяць тому

    Well done Remy! the worst that can happen is if you get injured and can't ride for a long time..
    Still one of the best Freerider of the MTB planet.
    Ride on ,Carry on👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @hamishmchamish
    @hamishmchamish Місяць тому +1

    I thought from the footage that you'd unclipped and caught the wall getting your foot back in. That's a bummer
    Great to hear you were having fun overall though and that the bike was on point. Hopefully that's enough bad luck for now and the next races will go better

  • @JPedroso62
    @JPedroso62 Місяць тому +2

    Listen for what you said this have a name “pressure” I know because I’ve the same problem. How you deal with pressure when you need be focused. For me it’s a disease I’ve. Great tennis players have the same problem. But the truth is with you it’s not a great problem because you have great credits on how to drive a bike and we all can see that week after week. Cheers Remy.

  • @CMOOREtbay
    @CMOOREtbay Місяць тому +2

    so cool you did this race. you guys have enough to worry about... they gotta get their comunication right.

  • @cameronempey8350
    @cameronempey8350 Місяць тому

    That was a cool video man! How on earth do you guys have the balls to do that stuff look freaking insane and I love it.

  • @MarvinWestmaas
    @MarvinWestmaas Місяць тому +19

    Wth why do people I like still come up with that disgusting sponsor ( caught selling user data )? Not to mention the terrible review from actual health providers.
    Makes me not want to watch the rest of the video, I don't get why some people still feel like associating with them just for some sponsor money is worth being associated with them.

    • @duckmtb5956
      @duckmtb5956 Місяць тому +1

      womp womp

    • @justsayin3600
      @justsayin3600 Місяць тому +5

      The best thing you could do is what you did. That's letting the community know. I can't verify what you said at this moment but I appreciate it.
      Those of us that know Rémy know he would never intentionally connect us with shady people. I think it was out of innocent motive and intent. There's so many people who need a little support sometimes.
      Thanks for putting us on alert 🤙

    • @MarvinWestmaas
      @MarvinWestmaas Місяць тому

      @@justsayin3600 Just look into the sponsor, it's not just being caught selling user data to brokers without consent they also have terrible peer review from health providers AND users.
      Google is your friend.
      'BetterHelp' is an oxymoron

  • @nicolascisternaspolanco596
    @nicolascisternaspolanco596 Місяць тому +3

    come to redbull valparaiso cerro abajo in chile broooo!!!! uh uh uh

  • @unkokusaiwa
    @unkokusaiwa Місяць тому +8

    We were just talking about this, how all the youtubers have to make content because they can't hang with the racers, despite their content showing their amazing talent. Doing it live and on demand is a totally different beast. DH racing, in all its forms, really takes the most skilled riders on the planet.

    • @remymetailler
      @remymetailler  Місяць тому +5

      I mean I made one mistake, it does no qualify me either as a slow guy. I have won a couple of this races in the past.

    • @unkokusaiwa
      @unkokusaiwa Місяць тому +4

      @remymetailler I think there is no doubt you are fast, and your pedigree/history bears witness to that. Im just pointing out that world cup DH riders really have to constantly maintain their ability to perform at that level, and really have to risk it all to break out of being just pack filler. It's rare to have a rider who can hang with the elite and take the time to produce content as well. All in all, I'm stoked to get more race content from you, and salute you for challenging yourself with this.

    • @MTBGeordieDownSouth
      @MTBGeordieDownSouth Місяць тому

      @@remymetailler I've ridden with Phil Atwill as he's from my home town, he even ran over me once but that's a different story.... and after watching you guys chasing him in Mexico, you are definitely not a slow rider, one of the quickest and most skilled around.

    • @klasadolfsson3213
      @klasadolfsson3213 Місяць тому +2

      Well, you did show up. Did hang with the racers. First race in five years and did all the crazy features with speed and style as always. No need to explain anything. Better to make a silly mistake than a serious one.

  • @SyClistFamily
    @SyClistFamily Місяць тому +5

    Remy and Phil almost the same voice when they said "Oh my God"

  • @rickkybear
    @rickkybear Місяць тому

    Couldn't see half the track, yet still rode the track super quick! its all about having fun! haha. Good job man!

  • @eddewilde1963
    @eddewilde1963 Місяць тому +2

    Why is everybody riding studded instead of road tires since the track is all paved? I guess it would be much faster or are studded tires mandatory?

    • @owenjohnson9174
      @owenjohnson9174 Місяць тому +1

      better grip, the studs conform to all the small bumps of the pavement and the stairs, run better tire pressure (even tho they are definitely running it high as is) better style tire casings to hopefully not flat

  • @SJ.8103
    @SJ.8103 Місяць тому

    Fair play in having a video sponsor that actually has a positive purpose rather than the typical energy drinks / self promotional stuff that's normally out there. Granted there'll be something in it for you but still, good effort

  • @the_guy345
    @the_guy345 Місяць тому +3

    16:05 REMY TALKING TO BLAKE RAHHHHHH🔥🔥🔥

  • @paulgrimage
    @paulgrimage Місяць тому +1

    Remy - awesome post ride take and kudos for keeping it together and riding what looked like a flawless run for us earthlings. Haha!

  • @davefellows
    @davefellows Місяць тому +2

    Old mate picking his nose at 9:30 was a highlight

  • @weisspierr3761
    @weisspierr3761 Місяць тому +1

    hey Remi, sick video ! I was wondering what your gopro setting are ? Large, widelens, bosst, hypersmooth... ? Thanks man !

  • @growlith6969
    @growlith6969 Місяць тому +2

    I just didn't get a good feeling from this course. On race day they had more pads but it still wasn't enough in a lot of places.

  • @mixedmeter
    @mixedmeter Місяць тому +2

    Awesome course.
    Question: do the riders use shorter handlebars for these urban courses?
    Also, do most riders use trail bikes or enduro bikes?
    Peace.

  • @oliverkrieger-fritsch4726
    @oliverkrieger-fritsch4726 Місяць тому

    Did u just use a paint pen to cover the big logo on the side of your hemlet? Trying to find the best way to over the specialized logo. Thanks!

    • @remymetailler
      @remymetailler  Місяць тому

      No Specialized send them to me like that

  • @ArturPereiraMTB
    @ArturPereiraMTB Місяць тому +2

    Amazing riding, Rémy !

  • @JIBBING_1980S
    @JIBBING_1980S Місяць тому

    Why dont the organizer stick on some skateboard griptapes on the wet launcher /receiver platform for xtra tractions

  • @ayushbilal9569
    @ayushbilal9569 Місяць тому

    That was actually insane! After watching this I became your permanent subscriber

  • @Cobalt512
    @Cobalt512 Місяць тому

    Glad you found out that you've still got it. Really damn bummed about how such a small thing ruined the run. Got your eye on any other races?

  • @MeMe-on9id
    @MeMe-on9id Місяць тому +2

    amazing vid good luck to ya

  • @TriqxterRB
    @TriqxterRB Місяць тому +4

    5:05 there’s a kid saying “Remy” as he rides past😂

  • @Rickydbaby
    @Rickydbaby Місяць тому +4

    "No, no, it's open! Red flag" lmao

  • @prospect8696
    @prospect8696 29 днів тому

    What impresses me in addition to their riding skills. Is how well he speaks English. Smart guy.

  • @themanwithdahelmet-ww8lr
    @themanwithdahelmet-ww8lr 21 день тому

    What action camera model you using? Very smooth footage 👌🏻

  • @flatlandermtb
    @flatlandermtb Місяць тому +2

    Nice riding blake from gmbn crashed pretty bad on the course

  • @Jakemniss
    @Jakemniss Місяць тому +2

    Dear god... those track workers would have driven me crazy.

  •  Місяць тому

    The talk through was awesome, thank you

  • @mikej.3429
    @mikej.3429 Місяць тому +1

    This reminds me of a contact lens that slipped out of my eye during an enduro stage and got stuck at my eyelashs until the stage was over.

  • @Cajo22
    @Cajo22 Місяць тому +4

    13:06 Party Boooooy!! 💥🕺🏼

  • @StevenHandDH
    @StevenHandDH Місяць тому +2

    Remy is such a good rider bruh...

  • @NoahFiorito
    @NoahFiorito Місяць тому +1

    5:49
    camillo sanchez: speaks spanish
    remy: ...yeh

  • @MichaelSchneiderTexas
    @MichaelSchneiderTexas Місяць тому +1

    Nice ride, at least you didnt wreck like that other GCN host rider that went down hard on that sharp drop.

  • @gregoryf9299
    @gregoryf9299 Місяць тому +1

    17:30 ya gotta love Europe: I think there were 3-4 languages in 10 words there, lol!

  • @andrewm190E
    @andrewm190E 27 днів тому

    Remy you are an absolute champion.
    Well done mate that was AWESOME..👍
    I'm betting that red flag was from Blake having that big stack.

  • @charlesdonly776
    @charlesdonly776 Місяць тому +1

    Still amazing. Tres bien!

  • @moshnroll505
    @moshnroll505 Місяць тому

    Love urban riding. Sick seeing you ride urban.

  • @HiDez_EMTB
    @HiDez_EMTB Місяць тому +2

    Red Flag Cluster, was that for Blake’s crash?

  • @WinterGameplays
    @WinterGameplays Місяць тому

    30:19 holy cow! THAT WAS ABOUT TO LIMIT AS YOU COULD GO hahahahaah

  • @Menace4Jesus777
    @Menace4Jesus777 22 дні тому

    You look like you did perfectly fine, great job. It didn't look like you lost much time.

  • @KayDee-q2w
    @KayDee-q2w Місяць тому +1

    That was a tricky course, kudos

  • @jonathanbeam6898
    @jonathanbeam6898 9 днів тому

    Great run with or without a mistake!

  • @kristian6622
    @kristian6622 Місяць тому

    Why does everyone run dirt tyres? Wouldn't you get more grip and speed with Street tyres?

  • @KTM-therapy
    @KTM-therapy Місяць тому

    Bummer about the qualifying run. You're still world class! Next time!

  • @MTB_FANATIC99
    @MTB_FANATIC99 Місяць тому

    I'm curious of why they blow the whistle every so many feet or something is it to let people know that you're still good and up riding??

  • @boogiedownbronx73
    @boogiedownbronx73 Місяць тому +2

    The organization is so bad 😂 Remy made some good points by calling them out. If this is sponsored by RB they should have international staff. How on earth did barely anyone speak English.

  • @weazel235
    @weazel235 Місяць тому +2

    3:28 my man said pooing rain. lol

  • @hajun._08
    @hajun._08 Місяць тому +1

    So cool Remy🔥🔥

  • @Smettli
    @Smettli Місяць тому +1

    Dude is trying to put down a trap with his yellow flag @15:24 , to take you down! :D That miscommunication of red flags etc. between those controlling the track is terrifying, how can a person trust their decisions?

  • @jules5037
    @jules5037 Місяць тому +2

    C'est vraiment quitte ou double la compétition... Mais quand on voit tes caméras embarquées et les vues extérieures, techniquement cest bluffant, on ne peut pas s'empêcher de penser qu'avec un poil plus de temps pour ton retour sur ce type de compétitions ca marchera tres fort !!

  • @ajsorensen2585
    @ajsorensen2585 Місяць тому

    These races are so sick! The gaps are pretty big, I've only done that far on a dirtbike lol

  • @out__sider
    @out__sider Місяць тому

    Congratulations!

  • @SarisOfficial
    @SarisOfficial Місяць тому +1

    Such a cool course!

  • @eddieschouten6861
    @eddieschouten6861 Місяць тому

    It’s funny how your brain can be in it & your bike n body can be in it too but if your gut doesn’t come to the party then something feels off. Lucky for you though Remy you’ve got the professionalism to realise & not only understand this but yet be able to equate the necessity’s to comfortably continue & somewhat still have a bucket load of fun. Anyone would’ve pulled out not really knowing exactly why. Cudos to you mate 👍🇦🇺😎

  • @cyclingpanther5758
    @cyclingpanther5758 Місяць тому +1

    Thanks for the great footage of practice and qualy! You'll get 'em next time.

  • @teamrders3145
    @teamrders3145 Місяць тому

    Tu as changé des réglages dans tes suqpensions pour absorber toutes ces marches 😅?

  • @jamesdilliot4323
    @jamesdilliot4323 22 дні тому

    Why do they blow the whistle when u pass, sorry i dont know why thanks

  • @AOHgoog22
    @AOHgoog22 19 днів тому

    fasssteeerrt ! Thx for the ride A+

  • @hetewei
    @hetewei Місяць тому +2

    see you in mexico bro

  • @Cash_lucas1
    @Cash_lucas1 21 день тому

    At 24:08 he lost grip and had to grip on to the middle of his bars could’ve ended badly good save 👍

  • @reezone2310
    @reezone2310 Місяць тому

    I think at 20:13 they threw a red flag due to Blake from gmbn crashed at the corner drop which you n others went thru smoothly but poorly for Blake..... hope he's doing ok now

  • @Blackmank-y6u
    @Blackmank-y6u Місяць тому

    How to i inscribe myself in this sports?