Downhiller interupts a peleton
12-10-06, 12:20 AM
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Downhiller interupts a peleton
Great video of a guy jumping over a peleton. I'm not sure what race it is, but it sure is great footage.
12-10-06, 12:33 AM
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that's great
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That was on a NWD film, IIRC he broke his neck or back.
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Originally Posted by wethepeople
That was on a NWD film, IIRC he broke his neck or back.
12-10-06, 01:30 AM
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That's great footage. I've actually seen the still shot on a big poster of him jumping over the cyclists.
Great shot.
Great shot.
12-10-06, 01:39 AM
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That was Dave Watson circa 2004. He suffered a bruised groin and a severely swollen ego, otherwise he was fine. Good stuff.
12-10-06, 01:46 AM
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Check out the cop at 40 seconds, the slow motion run.
NNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! Everybody......... stand.......... back...........
NNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! Everybody......... stand.......... back...........
12-10-06, 01:53 AM
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Originally Posted by AfterThisNap
That was Dave Watson circa 2004. He suffered a bruised groin and a severely swollen ego, otherwise he was fine. Good stuff.
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Originally Posted by wethepeople
Really, I was sure he broke something major?
12-10-06, 02:14 AM
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Actually, nevermind your right.
Also, my balls have a feature I call auto retract, they hide when i'm in the air.
Also, my balls have a feature I call auto retract, they hide when i'm in the air.
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12-10-06, 07:01 AM
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that was the tour de france. Its pretty stupid, if he had screwed up and ended up landing on one of the tour riders or spectators, someone could have seriously hurt or killed. Its pretty clear he didnt think that one through before he did it.
12-10-06, 07:34 AM
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I'm pretty sure that was from the 2004 Tour de France. It was pretty cool but not very smart. The risk involved is definitely what makes downhill and freeride so cool. However the risk should only be for the rider doing the stunt. It shouldn't jeapordise other riders, spectators, or the largest, most important race of the year.
Personally, I have no respect for someone that seeks attention from what could very possibly be other's expense.
Personally, I have no respect for someone that seeks attention from what could very possibly be other's expense.
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funny vid, but I dont like that kind of rider, like what LowCel said, dangerous to other rider. But that guy did a smart thing for himself, at least the medic is near 
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Originally Posted by Phatman
that was the tour de france. Its pretty stupid, if he had screwed up and ended up landing on one of the tour riders or spectators, someone could have seriously hurt or killed. Its pretty clear he didnt think that one through before he did it.
I'm sure a lot of planning went into it. He didnt get a chance to pre run it before he hit it in the clip.I think it's a great stunt.
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Yup, that was the Ride the Lightning video.
They actually showed all the planning and preparation in the out takes section of the DVD. There wasn't much risk to the precious peleton. I just wish he wouldn't have cracked under the pressure and doinked the landing.
He would have had to "screw up" majorly to come up so short that he'd hit a Tour rider. I just wish someone would do it again and land it instead of wiping out and looking like an idiot.
The contrast is kinda funny really. Two extremes in cycling cross paths for only a moment.
They actually showed all the planning and preparation in the out takes section of the DVD. There wasn't much risk to the precious peleton. I just wish he wouldn't have cracked under the pressure and doinked the landing.
He would have had to "screw up" majorly to come up so short that he'd hit a Tour rider. I just wish someone would do it again and land it instead of wiping out and looking like an idiot.
The contrast is kinda funny really. Two extremes in cycling cross paths for only a moment.
12-10-06, 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by LowCel
It shouldn't jeapordise other riders, spectators, or the largest, most important race of the year.
The still is one of my favorite photos all time.
12-10-06, 09:36 AM
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dave watson. there was NO risk to the peloton or spectators, they made sure of it, arrived before the tour de france did to prepare the site. he didn't jump the main peloton for this reason; he didn't want to risk ruining the race completely. so, he jumped the group of backmarkers, which is why the "peloton" looked so small in the video. That exact kona frame was part of the carey bokser auction.
if you watch the video again, and look at the still i posted above, you clearly see WATSON painted on the road.
if you watch the video again, and look at the still i posted above, you clearly see WATSON painted on the road.
12-10-06, 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by revmonkey
dave watson. there was NO risk to the peloton or spectators, they made sure of it, arrived before the tour de france did to prepare the site. he didn't jump the main peloton for this reason; he didn't want to risk ruining the race completely. so, he jumped the group of backmarkers, which is why the "peloton" looked so small in the video. That exact kona frame was part of the carey bokser auction.
Originally Posted by revmonkey
if you watch the video again, and look at the still i posted above, you clearly see WATSON painted on the road.
Anyway, I have no problem with people doing stunts, I think they are awesome. I just think that all parties that are involved and at risk (no matter how little) should be aware of what is going on.
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Originally Posted by LowCel
I love the picture but I have to disagree with the risk comment. If there was no risk then why did he jump the backmarkers? If there was no risk then he should have just jumped the main peleton. Anytime there is a stunt like this there is a risk. If there wasn't then what makes it so great? What did the people that he put at risk get out of this?
he didn't jump the main peloton because IF he DID screw up, he would get in major **** for it. so he jumped the backmarkers.
Originally Posted by LowCel
So just because his name was there the riders should have figured that someone was going to be jumping over them on a bike just out of the blue? Personally, that would have been the last thing I would have thought when I saw the name Watson on the road.
Anyway, I have no problem with people doing stunts, I think they are awesome. I just think that all parties that are involved and at risk (no matter how little) should be aware of what is going on.
Anyway, I have no problem with people doing stunts, I think they are awesome. I just think that all parties that are involved and at risk (no matter how little) should be aware of what is going on.
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It certainly seems like he must have had somebody's permission if they were allowed to paint his name in the middle of the tour route. Now, I know that does not establish whether or not the riders were warned, and thats not very fair-to endanger them without their consent-but the vid is still cool, you gotta admit.
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It certainly seems like he must have had somebody's permission if they were allowed to paint his name in the middle of the tour route. Now, I know that does not establish whether or not the riders were warned, and thats not very fair-to endanger them without their consent-but the vid is still cool, you gotta admit.
Oh, I admit the video is cool and the picture is awesome. I just don't think it's right.
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Originally Posted by LowCel
If there was no risk then why did he jump the backmarkers?
if you watch the clip again, you'll see that the NWD guys took certain precautions to minimize whatever risks they thought there were for spectators or tour riders getting injured had a mishap occured; the edge of the road at the top of the transition was cleared of spectators prior to the stunt taking place; landing transition wasn't really close to any of the trailors that are shown earlier in the clip; no cars parked anywhere close to the landing zone; and of course, they planned the jump over the backmarkers rather than the main peleton.
Originally Posted by LowCel
If there was no risk then he should have just jumped the main peleton. Anytime there is a stunt like this there is a risk. If there wasn't then what makes it so great? What did the people that he put at risk get out of this?