Mega Avalanche 4th Place Race Run 2021

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  • Опубліковано 11 лип 2021
  • 4th place at my first Mega Avalanche! I even led the Glacier. What an experience and what a way to finish a very tough 5 weeks on the road. Here is the full race run, and make sure you have the sound on, as the running commentary is worth a laugh at 🤦‍♂️😆 Don't miss the part when the smart helicopter pilot drops down in front of me and creates a mini tornado for me to try and ride through when I was already totally f***ked 😂
    Enjoy guys 🤘😁
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  • @StonyRC
    @StonyRC 3 роки тому +5

    4th place is an AMAZING achievement, particularly for your first Mega Avalanche. Balls of titanium, every one of you. Major respect.

  • @Leviathanical
    @Leviathanical 3 роки тому +19

    Have to say Jack, having watched a shed load of these Mega vids and made one myself this has gone straight into the top drawer. What a thrilling opening, not just taking the lead(!!!!!) (!!!!!!!!!!) but some of those line choices over the rocks...it was like being witness to a parallel dimension(808th in 2019, thought I did great). Also is it just us Brits who talk shite to ourselves during the Mega? I mean the greatest mtb race ever, why wouldn't you?
    I was beginning to think we were there for comedy value and make up the numbers but this, the best Brit result ever, it's f***ing on Jack. Can we dream a dream? 2022!!!!

    • @JackReadingMTB
      @JackReadingMTB  3 роки тому +5

      😆 thanks mate great to read! 2022 ✊💪😉

    • @kirstymackenzie2437
      @kirstymackenzie2437 2 роки тому +1

      @@JackReadingMTB Yeah thanks for swearing in English. Can understand it! Not with the others vids in French! 🤣. Thrilling ride!! Thanks!

    • @pablograciasanchez7953
      @pablograciasanchez7953 Рік тому

      Jesucristo te ama muchísimo, arrepiéntete de tus pecados y ten perdón de pecados en Su Nombre

  • @vanPoll
    @vanPoll 3 роки тому +32

    16:13 Stupid helicopter pilot slowing him down with the rotorwash, creating extra wind to slow him down, giving the other riders an unfair advantage.

    • @JackReadingMTB
      @JackReadingMTB  3 роки тому +10

      I hope he wasn’t doing it to me on purpose 🤦‍♂️😆 I don’t think he was, just didn’t realise I guess 🤷‍♂️

    • @stephendoggett190
      @stephendoggett190 3 роки тому +4

      I suspect that he was deliberately pushing the rider in front along...

    • @kennethgilbertdds7249
      @kennethgilbertdds7249 3 роки тому +3

      Pilots know that happens. If they don't they shouldn't be flying. Wanker of a move on the pilot's part.

    • @vanPoll
      @vanPoll 3 роки тому +4

      @@JackReadingMTB If you ask me, you should call this in, so these idiots stop doing that just for a good photo/video from the Helo... But maybe he get's paid a few bucks to slow fast guys down and give the leaders a few seconds. That's my theory.

    • @johntiller4327
      @johntiller4327 2 роки тому +1

      ​@@JackReadingMTB he fucking realise.about they rotor wash. Plus I am positive that sort of flying at very low altitude is against the fucking regulation. No fucking way he be allow to that while the slopes are full with skiers. I just watch Stethan Peter Go pro footage. Each time the chopper pilot would cricle 100 meter in front of Peters then the pilot would cricle around and get 20 m infant of you where the wash gave Peter a assist and you a disadvantage. The Pilot was doing this on purpose knowing this. I would shoot in a protest the footage is there. At less you would be award the equal winner.

  • @hardanheavy
    @hardanheavy 3 роки тому +5

    What a production! You deliver the action, finish in the top 4, deliver a running commentary and do the post race interview. You're a one man TV channel!

  • @vanPoll
    @vanPoll 3 роки тому +2

    Most beautiful downhill race in the world... The view is breathtaking.

  • @rubenvor
    @rubenvor 3 роки тому +6

    Most exciting run to watch from 2021! Much more than the 3 guys in front of you! Congrats!

  • @stucarr7834
    @stucarr7834 3 роки тому +5

    Well done fella, the Mega is the ultimate race a true test of rider and bike, to place 4th is a fantastic result!💪

  • @mitchwarren1600
    @mitchwarren1600 2 роки тому

    World Class ! is where you are . Among the few!

  • @tim2013
    @tim2013 3 роки тому +21

    Epic run. And as a bonus I don't have to have all the profanity translated from the French.

  • @rustywidebottom4678
    @rustywidebottom4678 3 роки тому +3

    “My ears just popped!” Ya think?!??? 🚵‍♀️💪🏻❤️

    • @timroden6617
      @timroden6617 3 роки тому

      I'm surprised he didn't get the bends he was descending so fast.

  • @douglasburnside
    @douglasburnside 3 роки тому +5

    Thank you for having your Go-Pro aimed properly. It seems like the others are always pointed too low, giving an excellent opportunity to study in detail the front tire of the bike, and not so much the trail ahead.

  • @ShinzuMusic
    @ShinzuMusic 3 роки тому +8

    Congrats man! What a sick ride

  • @scottsthoughtschannel9538
    @scottsthoughtschannel9538 5 місяців тому

    Everybody off the raceway, Drama Queen coming through!!! LMFAO!!!

  • @richardlong3745
    @richardlong3745 3 роки тому +1

    Yah did GREAT, nothing to be upset about except for that copters downwash that gave you a wall of wind to have to penetrate through. Bravo for hanging tough!!!

  • @Hooderaw
    @Hooderaw 3 роки тому +7

    Wow, great run! that wind from the helicopter was strong at around 16:00.

    • @JackReadingMTB
      @JackReadingMTB  3 роки тому +3

      Yeah for sure! I was on the struggle bus already and when that wind started pushing me the wrong direction I couldn't believe what was happening 🤦‍♂️😆 thankfully he got the message and moved away

  • @julianbautista2624
    @julianbautista2624 2 роки тому +1

    yeaaa, but that Helicopter causing that drag..!

  • @mariannejacot1668
    @mariannejacot1668 3 місяці тому

    you did well, damien and kililan are cralzy buggers. i had to laugh at your exclamations, they were very entertaining. good luck.

  • @believe8263
    @believe8263 3 роки тому +2

    Amazing ride Jack. Very entertaining as well.

  • @cheskybaba4864
    @cheskybaba4864 3 роки тому +2

    Awesome run Jack!!! So glad for you - I always cheer for you at the DH WC races. These races might be your calling! Keep it up! That helicopter sucks - it really kills it for many riders with its damn down draft!

  • @tommyskold7354
    @tommyskold7354 3 роки тому +1

    Congratz on 4th place. Great run!

  • @brockhoffer7712
    @brockhoffer7712 3 роки тому +1

    Solid Ride. Fun to hear how you cheer yourself up!

  • @haydondavies8670
    @haydondavies8670 2 роки тому +1

    Wow what an awesome run and result!!! And with that bloody helicopter too!
    Sorry to hear that your recent injuries have put you out for a while. Hope you heal up soon dude and come back fighting.

  • @fernandopimentel1176
    @fernandopimentel1176 3 роки тому +2

    That was awesome Jack! Congratulations on coming in 4th place.

  • @mrkdavys3498
    @mrkdavys3498 2 роки тому

    Unbelievable run @Jack... Incredible 🙏👊🙏👊

  • @darkman1301
    @darkman1301 3 роки тому +1

    Good race, I enjoyed the commentary.

  • @andrewmilne6241
    @andrewmilne6241 3 роки тому +1

    Great ride! Really thought you had misjudged that first turn but you were spot on!

  • @benlittlechilds1192
    @benlittlechilds1192 3 роки тому +1

    So crazy at that speed....on snow, gripping near the stem for better air-dynamics.

  • @mrskeltal3281
    @mrskeltal3281 3 роки тому +2

    Great effort. You were quick on the rocks up top and I know why - I rode this track back in 2012 and remember thinking "this is the Peak District on steroids!"

  • @francisdee9955
    @francisdee9955 3 роки тому +1

    changing from snow to rocks that fast is insane🙈

  • @NoobMTB
    @NoobMTB 3 роки тому +1

    YES Jack! Best Mega Vid I've seen, well done, living the dream pal 🤙🏼

  • @guypaterson9503
    @guypaterson9503 3 роки тому +3

    from KOMs in saddleworth to 4th in the mega. Well done bro

  • @azotoss
    @azotoss 3 роки тому +1

    Epic run Jack
    Also I love your comments while riding
    Respect

  • @kevinc9680
    @kevinc9680 3 роки тому +1

    Sick ride bro. Be proud

  • @user-ji2id7yj1q
    @user-ji2id7yj1q 3 роки тому +1

    Nice run!

  • @jackkeith439
    @jackkeith439 3 роки тому +2

    Well done Jack mate! Well deserved 🔥

  • @supraman160
    @supraman160 3 роки тому +2

    This is the Best mega Run ive seen... Good job. And commentary is ace. 😁😎

    • @JackReadingMTB
      @JackReadingMTB  3 роки тому

      Thanks mate 🤟😁

    • @tim2013
      @tim2013 3 роки тому +1

      I've watched the first three minutes of this like 10 times just to hear him say "I'm leading the fucking Mega." Jesus, what a moment. Classic.

  • @jamesallway5934
    @jamesallway5934 3 роки тому +1

    Well done Jack! 4th great result.

  • @souzalima9193
    @souzalima9193 3 роки тому +2

    Loucura! Loucura! Loucura! De arrepiar! Parabéns! Brasil

  • @scblurlt1962
    @scblurlt1962 3 роки тому +1

    insane riding on the snow and rock , well done and thanks for sharing

  • @bicycleremedies4391
    @bicycleremedies4391 3 роки тому +2

    That was MEGA , keep you fit for the next EWS

  • @timroden6617
    @timroden6617 3 роки тому +1

    You got off that glacier so fast I almost missed it. Too bad about the roto wash. I was tired watching you fight it.

  • @adrienpayet
    @adrienpayet 3 роки тому +1

    What a crazy run, thanks a lot for sharing, I wish I had 1% of your DH skills 😂

  • @richwiltshire-chasingdream7563
    @richwiltshire-chasingdream7563 3 роки тому +1

    Wow well done buddy loved watching that had me on my seat quite a few times. Smashed it :-)

  • @RealNumber01
    @RealNumber01 3 роки тому +1

    Sick run that Jack, well done. I remember riding up that slog of an uphill where the copter pissed you off and it was an absolute killer and I wasn't even racing it when I done it lol.

  • @rand0mGT
    @rand0mGT 3 роки тому +1

    Nice run mate

  • @gigmcsweeney8566
    @gigmcsweeney8566 Рік тому

    Awesome! Thanks for sharing.

  • @paulkerr9831
    @paulkerr9831 3 роки тому +1

    unbelievable riding...great watch

  • @kennyroberts8807
    @kennyroberts8807 3 роки тому +2

    Put a good shift in there lad 👍🏻 fair play 🤘🏻

  • @86cdp1997map
    @86cdp1997map 2 роки тому

    We really like the beginning of the race. Jack, you did an excellent 👍🏼 job. Keep biking!😁🙂

  • @NickRno77
    @NickRno77 3 роки тому +1

    Brilliant! Congratulations 🥳. Next year you’ll have it 😎

  • @santis868
    @santis868 3 роки тому +1

    nice performance !

  • @biotin9603
    @biotin9603 2 роки тому

    Как круто участвовать в таких соревнованиях! Чувак ты крутой!👍👍👍

  • @jeremiahjohnson9908
    @jeremiahjohnson9908 2 роки тому

    Mate...the back check at 4:59 cost you a better line and therefore a hint of time...eyes front. GREAT RUN AND YOU WIN NEXT YEAR!

  • @sadphil01
    @sadphil01 3 роки тому +1

    Superb effort well done. 1st place next year....

  • @bobflynn5689
    @bobflynn5689 2 роки тому

    Way more commentary than any of the other million vids. I really enjoyed it. Way more emersive!

  • @onetwothreefourfive12345
    @onetwothreefourfive12345 3 роки тому +1

    So great to watch, especially as a MTB novice. congratulations :)

  • @tim2013
    @tim2013 3 роки тому +6

    I've watched many of these races, both Mountain of Hell and Megavalanche, and I always wondered if the riders found that helicopter annoying AF. Now I have my answer.

    • @JackReadingMTB
      @JackReadingMTB  3 роки тому +9

      😂😂😂 honestly, for the most part it was sick having it around. Added to the adrenaline. But when he dropped in front of the me and the wind it created almost stopped me while my lung were trying to come out of my mouth... yep he can fuck off 🤦‍♂️😂👍

    • @tim2013
      @tim2013 3 роки тому +1

      Well done, man. I'm in awe.

  • @robertocalvo934
    @robertocalvo934 Рік тому

    The scariest thing for me is the flowy section just right after the big ascent. It must he hard to navigate those fast turns when you are absolutely cooked up from all the pedaling...

  • @kevinpegg7681
    @kevinpegg7681 3 роки тому +2

    That was awesome riding, just a little more fitness, no helicopter and its yours. Having time to adjust your goggles and navigating that track, kudos mate that was sick.

    • @timroden6617
      @timroden6617 3 роки тому

      post-race analysis was correct. Needs to work on the peddling. You descend like a Banchi.

  • @TheRealFeechLaManna
    @TheRealFeechLaManna 2 роки тому

    Great video man, really enjoyed your moans and groans etc, very entertaining. Great effort too mate!

  • @diegoyupanqui2886
    @diegoyupanqui2886 3 роки тому +1

    Eres muy expresivo
    Eso es llegar a la meta 💪
    Saludos

  • @ikklepip
    @ikklepip 3 роки тому +1

    Incredible run! That forest section looked incredibly hard to navigate.

    • @JackReadingMTB
      @JackReadingMTB  3 роки тому +3

      With 1 practice run, steamed up goggles, dappled light and totally exhausted... yes you’re right 😆🤦‍♂️

  • @kakashimandrake
    @kakashimandrake 2 роки тому

    que dó, o mané do heli atrapalhando ksksk parabéns brother!

  • @larrymoore2571
    @larrymoore2571 3 роки тому +1

    Great bike control, that was really impressive. The frequent F-bombs made me wonder if you actually enjoyed this, do you realize how gifted you are? Don't be so hard on yourself you rode very well.

  • @peterwynnychuk5085
    @peterwynnychuk5085 2 роки тому

    You should do up the Mountain of Hell Frenchie race Jack. A man of your caliber should smoke that competition.

  • @user-ho1pm2xj1c
    @user-ho1pm2xj1c 8 місяців тому

    a brutal race, a lot of effort and a lot of suffering, and you also need luck

  • @nicelys1
    @nicelys1 2 роки тому

    I like the audio, great job.

  • @cyc8245
    @cyc8245 3 роки тому +1

    Great Performance 👍 💪, but the wrong comment at 6:55 for the dominating rider of the race 😁

    • @JackReadingMTB
      @JackReadingMTB  3 роки тому

      Not at this point, I would have liked a clear trail to get off my brakes on the downhill stuff 😉 I just didn’t have the fitness to hold on once it got flat and uphill

  • @bijansharifi5869
    @bijansharifi5869 3 роки тому +1

    awesome

  • @emoguy11
    @emoguy11 3 роки тому +1

    Absolutely insane riding! Well done, I’d have definitely got lost on the way down!

    • @campbellspears3929
      @campbellspears3929 3 роки тому +1

      I'd have gotten lost too, what about that idiot piloting the helicopter, does he not understand about rotor wash?

    • @emoguy11
      @emoguy11 3 роки тому

      I agree proper dick move that, I know I’ll plant my heli right in the way of a rider doing what I can to slow him down 🙃

  • @Mortizul
    @Mortizul 3 роки тому +1

    You did well!

  • @kennethgilbertdds7249
    @kennethgilbertdds7249 3 роки тому +1

    400 thumbs up

  • @kuratongbaleleng7769
    @kuratongbaleleng7769 3 роки тому +7

    14:30 KILLIAN BRON

    • @michaelsteven1090
      @michaelsteven1090 3 роки тому +1

      Snow, rocks and helicopters- SLIGHT PROBLEM
      Kilian Bron behind you- BIG PROBLEM

  • @fernandoz6329
    @fernandoz6329 3 роки тому +2

    That was a perfect start, taking the curve with zero mistake . Absolutely great ride. The only way to optimize the time is memorizing every inch of the race to get confortable and to RELAX a bit!. It seems you had some trouble with the lenses, as you mention it is dark , however the camera was recording with decent light conditions.

    • @JackReadingMTB
      @JackReadingMTB  3 роки тому +1

      Yes I had a tinted lens on for the glacier and open parts, and it was super dark in the trees at the bottom

    • @fernandoz6329
      @fernandoz6329 3 роки тому

      @@JackReadingMTB you have everything to be the number one. Try the aggregation of marginal gains. ua-cam.com/video/o7w5r5PfBKo/v-deo.html&ab_channel=FightMediocrity . Best of luck

  • @lukeno4143
    @lukeno4143 3 роки тому

    "im leading the fucking mega" - what all normal humans would say

  • @craigsteele8178
    @craigsteele8178 2 роки тому

    Nice! Great job mate. You gotta be English with a name like yours?…Just kidding! Your a f…king warrior bro! To beat those Frency’s at this track is an amazing feat. I myself am gonna try to enter for next year. Great job brotha!….

  • @OldBumOnABike
    @OldBumOnABike 3 роки тому +1

    Jeez mate, it would been like pushing shit up hill with that helicopter over the top of you.

  • @nikolassaraiva9088
    @nikolassaraiva9088 2 роки тому

    How long would it take to get from the Finish Line back up to the Start of the race?

  • @michele73michele
    @michele73michele 3 роки тому +2

    21:00 - for a sec I thought you stopped to chat with that blonde on the side of the trail :)

    • @JackReadingMTB
      @JackReadingMTB  2 роки тому +2

      😆 I got distracted by her and dropped my goggle lens 🤦‍♂️

  • @elquemontabicicleta
    @elquemontabicicleta 3 роки тому +2

    You got the wholeshot that's insane.
    It seems you lost your jaw when you passed the blondie on that climb. What did you drop?

    • @JackReadingMTB
      @JackReadingMTB  3 роки тому +1

      😂 dropped my goggle lens mate, well spotted 😉

  • @timkickinkuiken
    @timkickinkuiken 3 роки тому +1

    Looks like the wash from the helicopters is making it extra hard. That must be annoying when your that tired already. Great video. First one I’ve seen with someone who spoke English. How often do you race events like this and where are you from?

    • @JackReadingMTB
      @JackReadingMTB  3 роки тому

      I’m from Manchester in England mate. And this is the first time I’ve raced once of these races, I normally race downhill World Cup

  • @kirstymackenzie2437
    @kirstymackenzie2437 2 роки тому

    I get so ANGRY when anyone overtakes him!!!😡!!! On yer bike!! 🤣 Btw how all these riders are so gorgeous?

  • @michaelsteven1090
    @michaelsteven1090 3 роки тому +1

    Dude, good going..Do you get practice runs for the race?..Can you come a week early and train on the course?

    • @JackReadingMTB
      @JackReadingMTB  2 роки тому +1

      We get some time to practice, but the glacier isn't groomed before the race so you have no idea of the speed into the corners until you race, which is why I misjudged the one and lost the lead

  • @odatnarat9713
    @odatnarat9713 2 роки тому +1

    2:36 STEFAN PETER
    14:29 KILLIAN BRON

  • @johndunbar2393
    @johndunbar2393 2 роки тому

    Looks like someone needs to have a chat with the helicopter pilots. With the camera equipment today, I don't think they need to try to mow the grass and create a ton of rotorwash. As if the race isn't hard enough as is.

  • @NeuroticNexus
    @NeuroticNexus 3 роки тому +1

    Any EWS champ watching? I mean, who are these monsters????

  • @HarborEdwin
    @HarborEdwin 2 роки тому

    Incredible holeshot! First five minutes were so FAAAAAST...
    As for being caught up so fast between minute 40:35 & 41:00 there are a couple of 'legal' shortcuts through the vegetation. Watch some other leader videos and you'll see them take the 'hidden' trails.

  • @budgiebreder
    @budgiebreder 2 роки тому

    I never realised how annoying a helicopter could be, everything from creating headwind to blowing signs into your path 🙄 what do those pilots think when they do that???

  • @venom-kc7ri
    @venom-kc7ri 3 роки тому +1

    Bro don't look back.... You lose 20-30seconds every back..... Or even you lose control..... Try not to speak...... And don't shout at helicopter you will get tired.... If you had ignore this you might be in no. 1
    BTW good ride

  • @AdrianoSilva-kx4mr
    @AdrianoSilva-kx4mr 7 місяців тому

    🇧🇷🇧🇷brazil 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷

  • @MFSTHS
    @MFSTHS 3 роки тому

    Zé você pegou a ponta e não abriu para administrar e se lascou com o mísero 4º lugar.

  • @michelegianni389
    @michelegianni389 3 роки тому +1

    Great great great job! Nest time a) talk less; b) don't look behind; c) shoot down the stupid helicopter 😎

  • @d_rok_n5860
    @d_rok_n5860 3 роки тому +1

    You look back waaaay to much it slows you down stop being so concerned about what’s behind you jeeez

    • @JackReadingMTB
      @JackReadingMTB  3 роки тому +5

      Maybe you can do my race run for me next time 🤦‍♂️😂😂😂

  • @johnkeller9448
    @johnkeller9448 3 роки тому +1

    That was BS with the helicopter. You f would have done much better man.