Macky, I've been watching this race for years and I think it's the hardest one out there. You finished eighth against the best riders in the world! Beyond impressive.
Right, at first, I was like, Macky, you so completely did this backward. But seeing the back story of missing the bike and his clothes just puts into more perspective how much of a professional he is.
The "backstory episode" releasing after the full race run was an awesome choice. Seeing all the issues that you had to overcome to even get to that start line made it intense, even though we knew the end result. THAT is the power of good storytelling!
I have to say, the 1st time I seen this race was your video. Being your 1st time even after the rough start you have definitely proved your one hell of an endurance rider/racer.
I've always regarded thew Megaavalanche as the most insane MTB race... So scary and so many variables...8th place is AMAZING!!!!!! You are THE REAL DEAL!! CONGRATS!!!
I have never had a more physical reaction to a video... I was jumping in my seat, my gut churned like a roller coaster, I almost fell out of my seat laughing at your otb. And then that guy and his double in front of you during quali was fun to watch. I honestly couldn't imagine being there. What a trip.
Extremely impressive how you rode and covered this race from the full POV to this breakdown. To think this is your first Megavalanche makes it more impressive. The content you made for this race is by far the best ever.
Mackey I have watched you two for nearly 5 years. I have known you two are super fit and have skills, but doing this race has shown how much of each you have for us that live on the other side of the world. You desreve a shit hot well done on that from nobody import, but you did yourself proud.
As a road cyclist by nature, a lover of the Tour De France (today being stage 20 of 21), as well as followed the TDF back in 2000, I made a special detour just to climb Alpe D'Huez and see what the pros do. I can say for certain it put me into Red more than any other mountain I had ever ridden before that. However, now, seeing you guys on mountain bikes, ride down such a massive and well-known ski resort is such a different view than the one going up by road! Congratulations once again on an amazing trip and success on your first Megavalanche! It is my opinion if you didn't get bottled up on the first turn from start you had a real good chance of winning!
Thank you for taking me along Macky. This is absolutely something I would have taken on in my thirties, maybe even in my forties, but at 65 YO I am content to have you take me along for the ride. It was awesome! And thank you both for the excellent content you crank out week after week. I just used Sid's rebuild video to service my lowers last week. Cheers!
I've watched a good number of your videos. As 67 year old MTBer (and road rider for training), you have both inspired myself and my wife to do better as we continue down the path on two wheels. Thank you for sharing your hard work, knowledge and your adventures.
So I watched the perspectives of the guys who finished 2nd, 3rd, 4th and let me tell you man, you hustled hard! those guys were so far out, it was insane. In none of their views did I see the number 1 guy beyond about half way. Insane speeds! Well done man. Also, feel bad for the previous wave guys getting lapped. Makes for a long day on a bike!
Congratulations! After watching you full-run video I was waiting for this vid and I love it. I always wanted to see what's it like "behind the race". All the tension with your gear arriving late and the training on changing conditions. You really impressed me. I really hope you come back next year. With a little more offensive riding you can take podium And you still have unfinished business with that glacier.
Music always on point😊 congratulazioni on your amazing ride here. I really loved your adventure in Tanzania. But also thank you for all the amazing videos that you two produce, it's a privilege to be able to see your point of view..and I mean not only through your webcams but also through your thoughts
For some reason the grandkids and I were jumping around the room when we saw your second bag arrived from the airport. Great run my friend! So happy for you. Heartfelt congratulations from Salt Lake City.
At least you had a chance to ride the glacier even if it wasn’t for the race. That looked insane even on video, can’t even imagine what that looked like in real life. You all have really been putting the Ari bikes thru the paces! Sharp looking bikes, and the name change was a definite win.
Macky, you have the perfect combination of training for this kind off race. You have the legs to crush the climbs and the mindset to let off the brakes on the way down. Since last year I have started to include more XC style training into my enduro prep and it has done wonders for me. Thanks for the inspiration to keep pushing.
10th...amazing, KUDOS man. I saw this video before, not the qualifying just the race itself. I remember listening to you talk to yourself...not knowing it was YOU. I follow you guys on your RUclips channel. Nice shreddin' man...
Amazing job Macky!! Especially for a first megavalanche with this stress to get your material on time and muddy conditions! 😳 Definitely a top 3 with a good start 😎
Very happy for you, Macky, We're old MTBers and this time you get to really show what you are capable of, Clearly you can win this and more. Great episode.
Jono Jones did the race. He got a great start and I was watching it to catch you passing him. He took a really bad line where he was off the trail, I guess that's where you passed .
This has been among my favorite videos from you guys. I love watching Megavalanche full runs, for some reason, and it was especially fun watching yours. And these prep videos were awesome, too. Up until now, I've only seen POV videos, so it was cool seeing the 3rd person views. They gave an entirely new perspective on the racecourse. Also, I had no idea it was so steep. I would love to do a Megavalanche race, just to say I've done it. But maybe it's outside of my skillset right now?
Awesome Performance/Result, Awesome Coverage, and really really awesome explanation of Mega. Sure, I’ve seen highlights, but didn’t realize the duration and substance overall. 😮
Second thing is, avoid Heathrow. Fly from the USA with your first stop in Zurich, or Geneva. Fly Swiss Air/American/Delta/United directly to Switzerland. Or, fly Lufthansa, connecting through Munich or Frankfurt. Flights are on time. The Swiss and Germans are reliable. The higher prices are worth not having any issues, especially when bringing your bike bag.
I did a race in Korea years ago. I was a really short trip. Get in late 2 nights before, then leave the day after the race. My bike didn't make it from Colorado until the morning of the race... Super stressful, but there isn't much you can do but just wait and hope. The other athlete I was rooming with in the hotel was strangely way more stressed out about it than I was. That didn't really help and I had to finally sit him down and say "this isn't your bike and you're stressing me out!"
Wow Macky this was impressive. Also are you going to go back to Megavalanche next year? I also forgot I might consider going to Megavalanche in a couple years
Macky, bikes getting on to transfers is often tricky. If connections are short. Same thing happened to us on transfer to Geneva. Air Tags in bike bags are a must.
I know you missed out on the glacier, but I'd guess that also helped. That's taking out a big part of the "luck" section. Starting in the rocks with just a bit of snow seems more 'skill' based.
Macky, throw an Apple Airtag into your bike bag/suitcase next time (and anything else that you don't want to lose). Then you can see real-time where the bike is, regardless of what the airline tells you. If you don't use an iPhone, thats fine as I don't either. I bought a cheap old iPhone 6s in order to track the Airtags. Just need wifi. My EVOC Pro bag got stolen in Denver (my Expedition got stolen and the bike bag was inside), and I was able to recover the bike bag because of the Airtag.
Having to the glacier closed looks like it might have been to your advantage. Riding on Snow looks to be all it's own skill set. Amazing ride Macky, especially given the competition.
Love this back story to go along with the full run. On the start, it looks like you were a little caught off guard at the tape raise. Were you expecting a count down? I thought they normally did do a countdown but didn't this time (or I didn't hear it). Seems like that was the big difference. Great job regardless!
Happy to see all your hard work over the years pays off in an 8th place finish in the Megaavalanche race. What do you have going for tomorrow. Just kidding. Great Job.
Macky, I've been watching this race for years and I think it's the hardest one out there. You finished eighth against the best riders in the world! Beyond impressive.
i'd say psychosis is way harder
You nearly caught up with Killian Bron. Fantastic effort Macky. TOP RIDER 💪
To get 8th with that start and difficult prep, who knows what you'll get next year! 😜 (you know you want to - we do!) 💪🚴💯
It's fun watching the full run and then coming back and watching your "normal" video essay of the event. We'll done!
Right, at first, I was like, Macky, you so completely did this backward. But seeing the back story of missing the bike and his clothes just puts into more perspective how much of a professional he is.
Stoked to get to take it on with you! What an experience
Loving the coverage of this big race! Congrats on the Top 10 -- 8th Place! Way to represent USA ARI, New Mexico and Syd & Macky 😁😁😁.
The "backstory episode" releasing after the full race run was an awesome choice. Seeing all the issues that you had to overcome to even get to that start line made it intense, even though we knew the end result. THAT is the power of good storytelling!
Wow. To go from 100 or so to top ten finish...that is incredible.
Hell yes Macky, 8th place at your first Mega, that is nuts!! Congratulations!!!
I have to say, the 1st time I seen this race was your video. Being your 1st time even after the rough start you have definitely proved your one hell of an endurance rider/racer.
Congrats Mackay. That was impressive. Seems like there’s unfinished business at Megavalanche. Looking forward to seeing your result from next year!
I've always regarded thew Megaavalanche as the most insane MTB race... So scary and so many variables...8th place is AMAZING!!!!!! You are THE REAL DEAL!! CONGRATS!!!
I have never had a more physical reaction to a video... I was jumping in my seat, my gut churned like a roller coaster, I almost fell out of my seat laughing at your otb. And then that guy and his double in front of you during quali was fun to watch. I honestly couldn't imagine being there. What a trip.
Extremely impressive how you rode and covered this race from the full POV to this breakdown. To think this is your first Megavalanche makes it more impressive. The content you made for this race is by far the best ever.
Mackey I have watched you two for nearly 5 years.
I have known you two are super fit and have skills, but doing this race has shown how much of each you have for us that live on the other side of the world.
You desreve a shit hot well done on that from nobody import, but you did yourself proud.
As a road cyclist by nature, a lover of the Tour De France (today being stage 20 of 21), as well as followed the TDF back in 2000, I made a special detour just to climb Alpe D'Huez and see what the pros do. I can say for certain it put me into Red more than any other mountain I had ever ridden before that. However, now, seeing you guys on mountain bikes, ride down such a massive and well-known ski resort is such a different view than the one going up by road!
Congratulations once again on an amazing trip and success on your first Megavalanche! It is my opinion if you didn't get bottled up on the first turn from start you had a real good chance of winning!
Congrats! What a massive comeback!!!! You were probably #1 in passes 👏🏼 that was my favorite mega avalanche to watch yet. Great job!
Now that was a proper MTB race! Love mass starts and having to pass is how its supposed to be for a race!❤it
Thank you for taking me along Macky. This is absolutely something I would have taken on in my thirties, maybe even in my forties, but at 65 YO I am content to have you take me along for the ride. It was awesome! And thank you both for the excellent content you crank out week after week. I just used Sid's rebuild video to service my lowers last week. Cheers!
you killed it on that course. the enduro and xc skills all came together
Absolutely amazing!! Loved seeing you absolutely smoke everyone when it came to having to pedal. Those XC legs paid off huge!!
'I care about the race' the moment you said that I had goosbumbs. You're a great sportsman Macky!!!
I think you made your own luck in that race! Awesome! 🎉
I've watched a good number of your videos. As 67 year old MTBer (and road rider for training), you have both inspired myself and my wife to do better as we continue down the path on two wheels. Thank you for sharing your hard work, knowledge and your adventures.
Loved this prep video and the race video. Macky rocks...literally!
Thanks!
Thank you!
So I watched the perspectives of the guys who finished 2nd, 3rd, 4th and let me tell you man, you hustled hard! those guys were so far out, it was insane. In none of their views did I see the number 1 guy beyond about half way. Insane speeds! Well done man. Also, feel bad for the previous wave guys getting lapped. Makes for a long day on a bike!
It was so fun to watch New Mex represent with a top 10 finish. Congrats dude!
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You're a beast Macky! That 24th -> 20th pass was epic, as was making up > 100 places on the way down. Great content!
Congratulations! After watching you full-run video I was waiting for this vid and I love it. I always wanted to see what's it like "behind the race". All the tension with your gear arriving late and the training on changing conditions. You really impressed me.
I really hope you come back next year. With a little more offensive riding you can take podium And you still have unfinished business with that glacier.
You really shine as an all-around versatile rider. Congratulations on an amazing race.
Music always on point😊 congratulazioni on your amazing ride here.
I really loved your adventure in Tanzania. But also thank you for all the amazing videos that you two produce, it's a privilege to be able to see your point of view..and I mean not only through your webcams but also through your thoughts
Always wondered how it would be like to actually race the thing... you did an amazing job documenting everything.. Thank you !
For some reason the grandkids and I were jumping around the room when we saw your second bag arrived from the airport. Great run my friend! So happy for you. Heartfelt congratulations from Salt Lake City.
Yup, talking to Kirlian Bron before doing it perhaps and I watched helicopter view of the race to get the true perspective. ❤ Inspirational S & M
A tiny, and I mean tiny bit better start, you're on the podium with your terrific fitness. Great job and fun break down of your lead up to the race!
At least you had a chance to ride the glacier even if it wasn’t for the race. That looked insane even on video, can’t even imagine what that looked like in real life.
You all have really been putting the Ari bikes thru the paces! Sharp looking bikes, and the name change was a definite win.
Macky, you have the perfect combination of training for this kind off race. You have the legs to crush the climbs and the mindset to let off the brakes on the way down. Since last year I have started to include more XC style training into my enduro prep and it has done wonders for me. Thanks for the inspiration to keep pushing.
10th...amazing, KUDOS man. I saw this video before, not the qualifying just the race itself. I remember listening to you talk to yourself...not knowing it was YOU. I follow you guys on your RUclips channel. Nice shreddin' man...
That coarse was sick. Well done Macky. We’ll done
Congratulations on your finish macky
Amazing job Macky!! Especially for a first megavalanche with this stress to get your material on time and muddy conditions! 😳
Definitely a top 3 with a good start 😎
Great Video on the details building up to the race.
Crazy proud of you, wow
Amazing report, thank you. You are so strong in the pedaly sections, it's awesome to watch.
That was so amazing and so technical . Thanks for the video and take care, Al
Very happy for you, Macky, We're old MTBers and this time you get to really show what you are capable of, Clearly you can win this and more. Great episode.
Hands down one of the best videos (other than Trans Madeira). Congratulations on the result...absolutely glued to the channel.
That bike too 🔥🔥
Espetacular!!! Macky é um cara versátil. Saudações do Brasil.
Awesome job Mackie!!
Solid.... been waiting for you too race the Avalanche... and dam top 10🎉🎉🎊🙏🏻
Jono Jones did the race. He got a great start and I was watching it to catch you passing him. He took a really bad line where he was off the trail, I guess that's where you passed .
If you check the comments in jono's video, someone time-stamped Macky's pass - he's quick but you can see him go by! 💪🚴
@darrenbutterworth807 I found the time stamp, he did go by quick as hell.
Yeh, I did. :)
This has been among my favorite videos from you guys. I love watching Megavalanche full runs, for some reason, and it was especially fun watching yours. And these prep videos were awesome, too. Up until now, I've only seen POV videos, so it was cool seeing the 3rd person views. They gave an entirely new perspective on the racecourse. Also, I had no idea it was so steep. I would love to do a Megavalanche race, just to say I've done it. But maybe it's outside of my skillset right now?
This was your best ride and video yet! Amazing!
What a great experience. Thanks for sharing. Nice work!
Really cool to see your output and heart rate on hud
Insane fitness and race craft, way to go Macky!
great job Mackey awesome video
Awesome Performance/Result, Awesome Coverage, and really really awesome explanation of Mega. Sure, I’ve seen highlights, but didn’t realize the duration and substance overall. 😮
Great positive self talk and calm response when things didn't go perfectly (your riding skills and fitness require no comment :))
Incredible run Mackie!
AMAZING result! Great episode. 🇦🇺
Well done! I have raced in these wet and slushy conditions and it is far harder than it looks. ☮
Macky you are an absolute beast!!!
You're a legend, Macky!
Macky that was truly impressive, I hope you race it again next year.
Congrats man! Incredible first effort!
While at it. You should definitely try Mountain of Hell too, Macky.
You definitely need to do it again - that was realy amazing
That was awesome! Way to adapt and overcome!
Wow, on my bucketlist aswell.
Second thing is, avoid Heathrow. Fly from the USA with your first stop in Zurich, or Geneva. Fly Swiss Air/American/Delta/United directly to Switzerland. Or, fly Lufthansa, connecting through Munich or Frankfurt. Flights are on time. The Swiss and Germans are reliable. The higher prices are worth not having any issues, especially when bringing your bike bag.
Reping the 505..love it
Absolutely awesome ride !!😎
Well done Macky, mammoth effort to recover from the poor start. Would have been cool to see a start from the top, but it’s still an epic race.
Lost your kit, no pouting, no problem. You worked your butt off and took us along for the ride. 143 BPM on the start line!
I did a race in Korea years ago. I was a really short trip. Get in late 2 nights before, then leave the day after the race. My bike didn't make it from Colorado until the morning of the race... Super stressful, but there isn't much you can do but just wait and hope. The other athlete I was rooming with in the hotel was strangely way more stressed out about it than I was. That didn't really help and I had to finally sit him down and say "this isn't your bike and you're stressing me out!"
Wow Macky this was impressive. Also are you going to go back to Megavalanche next year?
I also forgot I might consider going to Megavalanche in a couple years
Macky, bikes getting on to transfers is often tricky. If connections are short. Same thing happened to us on transfer to Geneva. Air Tags in bike bags are a must.
Except it was a 12 hour layover, so can't blame it on a short connection 😜
Hell yea! Was the first time for me too
wow , top ten , well done fella.
Put AirTags in your bags! Always helps when you can tell them where they’re at.
Wow that jump-to-pass of the rider in pink just after 26:39 was incredible
I know you missed out on the glacier, but I'd guess that also helped. That's taking out a big part of the "luck" section. Starting in the rocks with just a bit of snow seems more 'skill' based.
Macky, throw an Apple Airtag into your bike bag/suitcase next time (and anything else that you don't want to lose). Then you can see real-time where the bike is, regardless of what the airline tells you. If you don't use an iPhone, thats fine as I don't either. I bought a cheap old iPhone 6s in order to track the Airtags. Just need wifi. My EVOC Pro bag got stolen in Denver (my Expedition got stolen and the bike bag was inside), and I was able to recover the bike bag because of the Airtag.
Amazing work!! Top next year!
Excelente carrera después de haber tenido esa salida "p 8 " espectacular !
Having to the glacier closed looks like it might have been to your advantage. Riding on Snow looks to be all it's own skill set. Amazing ride Macky, especially given the competition.
The speeds they hit down that thing are mind blowing.
Even from here it looks terrifying… Awesome job
Love this back story to go along with the full run. On the start, it looks like you were a little caught off guard at the tape raise. Were you expecting a count down? I thought they normally did do a countdown but didn't this time (or I didn't hear it). Seems like that was the big difference. Great job regardless!
I was expecting a "10 seconds to go sign" like they did for the qualifiers. Now I know for next time 😁
Well done bro...
Happy to see all your hard work over the years pays off in an 8th place finish in the Megaavalanche race. What do you have going for tomorrow. Just kidding. Great Job.
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you raced a hell of a race..good job!!..that sucks they lost your baggage.
Loved watching you ride since you have fitness. Try to not get divorced.
Incredible job Macky!! Where you just counting positions or is there a better way to know your position when editing your videos?
Syd started at the end and watched the video backwards because she's amazing
Good job 👏🏾
Dang GONE YOU JUSblew da' TOP uv my mind off
ride safe sid @macky🚴🙏,,from the phi."mabuhay"
Hey Macky, what kneepads are you using? Great race!
These ones: competitivecyclist.g39l.net/nLGMg6