We always knew this was a risk... (Downieville Classic DH)
Вставка
- Опубліковано 29 сер 2024
- Yesterday Macky raced the Downieville cross country ( • I knew this would be h... ), finishing 7th in a ridiculously competitive field. Today he’ll be racing the Downieville downhill, but there’s a twist, Downieville’s rules require you to race exactly the same bike and equipment for both days and Macky decided to go super lightweight yesterday to give himself the best chance of a good result in the cross country. So the question is: will his equipment choices come back to haunt him?
Join team Syd and Macky on Patreon: / sydandmacky
Not into Patreon but still want to help?
Hit that "Subscribe" button - it's free!
venmo.com/u/sy...
www.paypal.me/...
Or hit the "Thanks" button above
Syd and Macky merch: bit.ly/sydandm...
Have questions about our bikes or camera gear? Check out our gear page:
www.sydandmack...
The companies that support our racing:
Niner Bikes - bit.ly/NINERBIKES
Maxxis - bit.ly/3G86uHa
Enduro Bearings - bit.ly/endurob...
Feedback Sports - bit.ly/3HfcWhV
Stages Cycling power meters and cycling computers - bit.ly/3Bz0Jhy (use code "sydandmacky" for 20% off)
Primal bike clothing - bit.ly/3MFg6MM
NOBL wheels - bit.ly/nobl-sy... (use code "noblsydandmacky" for 10% off)
Berd spokes - bit.ly/3McE2rR (use code "sydandmacky" for 10% off)
Lazer Helmets - lazersport.us/...
Shimano - bit.ly/RIDESHI...
Xpedo pedals - bit.ly/XPEDO
Velo saddles - bit.ly/2LkUUjr
Fox suspension and dropper posts - bit.ly/FOXBIKE
Muul Mounts - bit.ly/MUULmounts (use code "sydandmacky" for 15% off)
Check out our other UA-cam channel:
/ sydfixesbikes
Connect with us:
/ sydandmacky
/ sydandmacky
bit.ly/sydandma...
*Disclaimer - some of our links are affiliate links so we get a small percentage of any purchase you make. Doesn't change the price, just helps us keep making videos! Also, we're professional athletes, so many of the products we use and mention we didn't pay for.
![Lp. Сердце Вселенной #1 НАЧАЛО ПУТЕШЕСТВИЯ [Новый сезон] • Майнкрафт](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/380Q7gLWGvk/mqdefault.jpg)
Watch Macky's full uncut Downieville DH on Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/86227608
I love the positive mind shift at the end of “maybe I’m not that slow, maybe he’s having a really good day, let’s draft and take advantage”
My heart rate was elevated just watching!
What a beast run!! 5th overall, with all those big names in the race. Not to mention the short amount of time between this and BC. I mean you really just crushed it. Amazing riding, Macky. Great teamwork from Sid , to really anchor and help you battle that out. Amazing pair of videos.
Come on man, Spolier alert !!!!!!!! Your comment pops up before we get a chance to watch the video.. 🥺
@@funiguy8779 My bad on that. I do apologize. Ill try to be more careful on future comments.
Nicely done! I've got secondhand arm soreness from watching Macky send that downhill 😂
Can't hit thumbs up enough for this series. Great riding - you were absolutely flying on those downhills on an XC bike with XC tires - much respect for the performance and for the great attitude.
Macky's speed and agility - especially thru sections like the watery rock garden 1/3 thru the downhill - awesome! Well done, peeps!
Great run Macky. I noticed that you're getting more lean angle in those corners and you're getting faster in the rocks and gnar. Not losing much momentum. As far as not achieving your goal of winning the race, that was some seriously stiff competition. I think it's safe to say that you're one of the best MTB racers in the country. 👍👊
So freakin' great, Macky. Really, really impressive. The difference between this year's performance and your last is just huge. Absolutely huge! Congrats, man. Ya'll rule!!!
Geez.....I haven't finished watching yet but holy cow....I can't imagine riding that fast....not in my dreams...not in any kind of altered mental state....just nothing. Sooo cool for you all to be able to do that AND bring us along. 😊 We appreciate it.... now back to watching the last eight minutes. :-)
Great race Macky!! Very interesting to see your tire choice and how well you and the tires did; it just goes to show that it's more about the skill of the rider vs a "brand" name on the tire. Thanks for sharing!!
Very impressive result in a VERY tough field. Keegan is just insane, winning both XC and DH, and Leadville
Blevins won the DH. He must have had a mechanical during the xc. Hard to find DH times online.
Hard to tell with the editing, but Macky could have possibly gotten 4th or 5th on that climb after the bridge? That's where big time was gained. Bradyn was the only rider catching him on vid. My guess was he pinned that climb out of the saddle.
Blevins made the decision not to race the XC the day before (he rode but wasn't really racing) so he was fresh for the DH. And yes, the climb was probably where I could have made up some time.
@@sydandmacky Dont get me wrong., both runs were stellar. Hindsight is easy from the couch.
Wow, that was nuts! Awesome run, Macky!
A great watch. I enjoyed following your lines in the footage.
Extra points for you and your competitors for being so courteous!
Congratulations on the placing. Not first, but you did well and, better yet, were able to identify weaknesses that could be improved upon.
7 months 'til the next one, watching your vids getting motivated to start training. Hope you guys make it again next year!
The Friday evening video releases are great, gets me stoked to get on the trails for the weekend.
Awesome set of vids for Sat and Sunday. You guys are cranking around those sketchy sections where there is no compromise if you go down!!!! Love the cross country climbing at the start and the time trial mode once at the top.I did the race in 1997 as a 26 year old expert. Won my class, 3rd over the top of start climb (matt gerken or paul rowney got some gold), and 5th to finish overall. That course bounced me and my Bontrager around like a pinball ..... I crashed about 3 times on descent. All the vids you guys are doing are really fun - great editing..
Congratulations 🎉Macky 😊 way to support Sid, love what your doing
I'm so happy for you!!! I knew you would do well on the downhill. When you passed that last rider right before the end it was epic. Way to go, Macky!!
What a performance! And thanks for sharing. Having done DVille XC before, I was glued to watching this. Congrats!
That was awesome! You had me squirming in my chair a few times! Excellent!!!!
Good job! I raced the DVDH many times back in the day (Rigid MB Zip and so on). Thanks for bringing back the memories! Be well and good luck!
That was quite exhilarating. Great ride. Super control and technique. Kudos!
Just 😮😮😮😮! Your descending skills are next level. I’m currently, recovering from a crash. Hoping to get back on my bike. I’m watching your video all puckered up gripping the arm rest of my recliner like I’m about to die.
Wow! So impressed you cleared that section around 12:00
WHAT!? This is amazing!!! This is your best performance since I've been following the channel (many years now). I absolutely love your approach to racing. Thank you!
Watching you all descend is insane
Wow, you were FLYING! On those bald, skinny tires, no less! Very impressed. And your title had me all worried you were gonna flat right before the end! CLICK BAIT!
Nice job. You should be very proud.
So fast! Nice ride. Looks awesome. That finish was so sick it gave me chills!
That mindset change you made when Bradyn overtook you…that is inspirational! I for one am inspired to emulate this in my daily life. What an amazing couple you are!
Downieville, its a magical place. A fine performance.
Fun to watch. Brings back many good memories of all those trails! We used to start at the top of Butcher Ranch and we just did the DH because we could back then:) fun video.B
All I got to say is WOW! Anyone who has ever done Downieville and knows how actually insane the speeds your carrying through those sections on a crosscountry bike with crosscountry tires is wild. The waterfall was so wet this year and for those that don't know that rock is sooo slippery. You either have to tip-toe through or you have to float over it. No protective gear either...Totally mental. This is some of the most hardcore big mountain riding a person can do, and you all absolutely make it seem so deceptively easy. Amazing result, congratulations!!!
Absolutely flying. Couldnt believe it when you got overtaken. Unsafe looking trail in parts. You guys are fearless.
I can't imagine going much faster(IF any) than what you were doing, XLNT job !!!!!
Very very good skills, many oppertunities for missing something, especially when your heart is screaming as it robs you of so much timing-and coordination. This man can ride!!!
Dang super performance. That was really impressive after just running your last race. Nice footage and your editing is awesome
That was a great video, I really love the old-school natural single track downhill
Hell of a run, I have never broke 55min on that race. Really have to be a good downhill racer and a billy goat to put it all together. Congrats.
You can physically see your mind and body kick it up a notch every time you pass someone. Your reaction time is definitely at the "pro" level.
Edit: I caught myself holding my breath as you passed the guy at the end and sprinted to the finish.
Well done.
Truly a world class effort. Skills are amazing bro. Thought tire choice was going to be the sad story of the trip. Your ability and fitness was the hero story of the weekend. Well done!
Syd talking to herself while racing is the funniest and cutest thing ever, she does the same while driving, LOL!
Your skills descending through rocks are damned impressive!
Really enjoyed watching your video of last year's Downieville Downhill. My last race was the downhill and when I staged at the start, I was told I was the oldest racer at 55. Crashed hard on those sharp rocks and flatted. I felt shocky and had one of the expert women telling me I looked like shit and stop at first aid. Rode past the medics, knowing I had a pint of ale waiting for me at the finish. 2 pain pills, washed down with more ale, made life better.
There’s something about having rode that DH several times that makes watching Macky bomb it even more impressive. Line choice, handling, and just straight up courage…mind blown!
Lake Travis MTB team Alumni shout out. Bradyn learned to corner on Central Texas sketchy loose trails. Come out next time your in the Austin Area. You won’t be disappointed
I Love your race content! I get so mentally involved and physically tense being that virtual and visually engrossed passenger. I can’t count how many times I said to myself, “ I would have crashed and died there! Must have been at least 100 times! Unbelievable how fast the pros ride. There is absolutely no way i could ever even comprehend attaining that speed. Since I am now recovering from a fractured clavicle for 4 weeks now, I thoroughly enjoy you guys taking me on one of your races. Soo good! I can’t wait to get back on my bikes. I am so bummed that I can’t ride, but your videos are really helping. Thank you so much!
Heal up fast!!
Amazing. It seems like most years you would have won. What a result! You both are an inspiration to this broken, old coach :)
Sick run Mack! you crushed it, made Paully Creek look easy! well done.
Always a great video from you two! Thank you!
Now that was just flat out Exciting!!!! Well well done! 👍
Dude, you kicked ass on that decent! Although we all love watching your POV shots, it was so cool watching your chase at the end. You guys were so committed on those corners on Aspens! I’m running Assegai/DHR2 and wouldn’t be that committed. Great job, man
Epic - was really feeling it when you were following Bradyn. It’s often said, if you want to go faster, train (and race) with people who are faster than you. 👏
Amazing race footage as always! The whole time im watching im like what is even that!? SO fast! Great work Sid & Macky! Subbed 4 life! 👍
Excellent video. Unless you have ridden in Downieville you cant know how much side hill exposure there is on those trail. Mad respect for the skills of Macky and the pro riders to go on those trails at those speeds. And on XC tires. Bravo.
Congrats Macky! Your level of positivity and skill on a bike is amazing!
So freaking great!!!!! Absolutely had me on edge the whole downhill. I was barking encouragement at the computer screen while eating breakfast and my daughters just kept staring at me. hahaha! Thank, S&M! Great job, Mack!
Hard to believe those other guys went faster than you Macky that was some awsome Riding. My hands were sweating just sitting on the couch, just so good to watch 👏💪
5th with pro level riders, that is massively impressive, congrats!!
26:16 nice hop on that rock uphill section by the guy you just passed, I was surprised too, Toby ? passed you right before 1st divide but being a well rounded athlete you used that to your advantage and passed him after 1st divide. Great job Macky Congratulations!!!
That was an insanely fast run... When you were threading that needled through some of those wet rocks on the aspens.... Lots of trust in them.
Congratulations! The rider near the end (on pavement) who veered to the right, as you said “on your right”, was scary. Happy for you both! I’m subscribed and will follow you with prayer for your safety.
That last high-speed section with the cliff at your left… on what I would call gravel tire (I’m running an Assegai maxx grip as a front😂) is just mind boggling. The skills to go that fast on this setup is just incredible
That cliff looked super scary to me too!
That was one of the most impressive downhills I've seen. I can't believe descending this fast on an XC bike is possible. Your technical sections were also incredible, those rocks were huge. I was also thinking that you may flat on so much rock. Good job, I really enjoyed that vid.
Liked how you pass other guys, flying around them and they were nice and gave you plenty of space to overtake, with you not loosing much time.
But my favorite part is where Bradyn pass you and you follow him, this is so much fun! Re-watching it like 5th time now :D
Great job Mackey. I'm a Canadian and a mountain bike fan so I love that you keep me up to date on Geoff Kabush also. He just keeps getting great results. Next year will be your year!
The video quality is great and the view angle is captivating to see while your riding. I felt the intense competition from your perspective. The weather help well in capturing your race video. Bravo Macky.
super awesome macky! so much fun to watch!
Wow! thanks for letting us tag along
Macky That down hill course was impressive and your ability is top notch.
My new Niner RKT with. 110mm fork has become my favorite all everything bike.
Such impressive skill and strength! Wow!
This was so fun to watch, love the fact that you pushed your self after being passed and did not give up till the end. Being ridden this trail myself I can really see how you were pushing through the different sections at fast speeds considering the XC bike and tire setup. Really impressed!
LOL all that foreshadowing… and then a fantastic result! Love following your journey!
the faith you have in very little tread is amazing, well done, hell of a race
That was a crazy ride! Smooth but wow on the edge literally!!!!! So much fun to watch! Thanks as always for posting Syd and Macky!!!!!
WOW just WOW That was a hell of a run to watch. I was sweating just watching the speed you were taking through the areas of exposure. Mad respect for you!
Great result. Positive thinking and no flats! Awesome teamwork you two.
What a great effort, Macky!! Fifth place with competition like that is something to be very proud of!
Can’t believe you made it through on xc tires. That was a seriously rocky trail. Great riding.
Macky you are a beast, sir! Great run! My brain couldn't process the course at times while watching you absolutely shred. Lbvs
Honestly, I got the goose bumps when he said “hop on let’s get em”
My first time down this run was right after a large snow fall and in the middle of another big snow storm. When we got to where the trailhead was supposed to be, it took a little bit of an investigation to actually find it. That was seriously the most epic mountain bike weekend experience I’ve had to date.
Simply amazing runs Macky. I'm really impressed your tires held up too. I kept thinking about them throughout.
Bro you are a MANIAC! What a great race! I cannot believe how you sent it over all that techy chunk. Good call on that perspective shift when you got passed. Solid stuff, glad y'all had a good time!
Congratulations! That was amazing to watch. Sometimes, I get so immersed in your videos that I get motion sickness, but I was happily along for the ride this time.
Beast Mode man. Awesome run. I was there.... and did the race... But I am but a mere mortal...
Great race Macky, Congratulations !! This was intense. You definitely get that 1st place soon. 💯👍
Beast Mode activated! Congratulations!
What a great two days you had guys, Macky must be stoked!!! Gear choice proved to be inspired. Well done, some result out of an impressive field!!! 🎉
I'm glad you did this race Macky. Love Downieville, it's a 2 or 3 hour drive from me plus we have Northstar Bike Park. So Lucky to have that kind of riding near me. You'll get them next time.
I’ve ridden Downieville once. 2007 riding a 1999 hardtail Rockhopper with rear (rim) brakes only and loose seat post. I flatted 6 times that day. So dangerous. So much fun.
Congratulations Macky! What a fantastic result. The video was wonderful and nerve wracking - I loved how you drafted on Brandyn and kept up with him on the descents. Well played! Looking forward to your race next year 😅
This is awesome !!
Congrats!! You are a beast !!!
I like seeing syd do the after bike wash bounce to get the water out of those lower shock mount/bearing area. Macky was like pitbull latched to that wheel just waiting to strike. Great race.
Congratulations MACKY,again super proud of you and your achievements this year. You have definitely stepped up your game. Well done on that top 5, we’re heading to Downieville for first time this October.
My Gosh!! Mack u really Crushed that Race..Great Job Man..U are a Beast!!! Sid u are Magic too with Mack..Kudos to Both of u Guys
This just reminded me again of how brillianty Mackey descends🎉
That was SOLID riding! Very nice! Congrats, Macky!
I’m super impressed with those tires. Great Job, Macky!
Absolutely awesome riding dude! On the edge of my seat the whole time !! Again ,so cool for us recreational riders to experience what real racing is about.Totally unique content. Can’t wait for the next one . Recover well !!