DID I CHOOSE THE WRONG GEAR?! - Breck Epic on a SINGLESPEED Day 4
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@sydandmacky 2 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to see Day 5? Check it out early on Parteon: www.patreon.com/posts/55700915
@wendyhensley 2 жыл бұрын
What a great guy you are Mackie. You repeatedly say "thank you", "hellos", and didn't lose it when stopped by the horses. I wish the strava-jerks on my local trails were more like you.
@profesam8457 2 жыл бұрын
You are so chill. Didn’t go crazy when waiting on those horses. You definitely obeyed rule number one for Breck. Great example to young riders.
@waynecallister2236 2 жыл бұрын
Crazy fast descents, endless scree fields, getting 'lost', and still #1 SS and twelfth overall! What a day! As always really impressed with Macky's trail etiquette, especially with the equestrians . It would have been easy to be frustrated at having to stop in the middle of a race and let it show but Macky was unfailingly kind and polite. Go Macky!
@SmokeytheBeer 2 жыл бұрын
Seconded! Exactly what I was thinking too.
@MrHockaluger 2 жыл бұрын
Dont forget the footage, too. Its already hard enough to get camera footage on a regular ride but while racing? 🔥🔥
@Azoth5876 2 жыл бұрын
Your enduro skills are winning this race for you. The speed you are carrying on an xc hardtail is just mindblowing. Shows just how important technical descending skills are for xc races these days. Fitness is important, but everyone can be fit. Not everyone can descend like you Macky!
@mannysanchez5001 Жыл бұрын
Anyone can be fit i didnt know that
@wesodell8021 2 жыл бұрын
The patience you showed at 15:22 is super respectable! Many racers would be losing their minds over having to stop for something like that.
@Calboy31170 2 жыл бұрын
Macky you ARE such a polite and respectful dude! Even your burps are pleasant. LOL!!!
@sydandmacky 2 жыл бұрын
😂 that's only because it's hard to force out a big burp when I'm going that hard 😜
@smoothisfast6644 2 жыл бұрын
Makes me happy knowing how many bikes those horse riders will come across.
@skullsroad3642 2 жыл бұрын
It's ridiculous that horses are allowed on single track.
@_ben_sweet 2 жыл бұрын
@@skullsroad3642 I've got nothing against horse riders in general, but when they leave massive hoof sized craters and piles of crap everywhere on the multi-use trails, that's where I have a problem.
@kellybrooks9899 2 жыл бұрын
Brain dead equestrians. Lets go ride a race course
@skullsroad3642 2 жыл бұрын
@@kellybrooks9899 Elitist entitlement.
@Leo_Inclan 2 жыл бұрын
All those small trees and how smooth the camera was running make it feel like a drone shot at times. Lovely.
@scottconner9580 2 жыл бұрын
Syd, Macky, I have followed you guys for years but the Breck Epic has been one of my favorite races you guys have done. It has inspired me to get on my single speed bike again and perhaps more importantly I became a Patreon member... Keep up the hard work. I look forward to watching every night when I get home..
@sydandmacky 2 жыл бұрын
Welcome and thanks for joining!!! Glad to provide some inspiration!
@somethingelsehere8089 2 жыл бұрын
To those with the horses, don't worry, only about 340 riders behind me. Ouch. Props for being so good about it.
@stephencolton299 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! I feel tremendously lucky to be able to watch you guys. Thanks to both you and Syd for the consistently excellent content, and thanks to the patreons that help keep you flying. Wish I could afford to contribute in currency, the equal of my admiration. Keep on rocking Mackey.
@andrewmonfort4881 2 жыл бұрын
You can't be disappointed to be outside the top 10 in the overall category. You start with such a disadvantage, being clear at the back after these flatter. higher speed roll outs. It puts you in such a tough position to pass everyone, and be held up by everyone, on the first single track climb of the day. Not to mention the geared bikes let you ride more and hike less.
@SmokeytheBeer 2 жыл бұрын
I love every single gear on my bike. SS looks very, very challenging. I feel like I would be constantly frustrated being stuck with one gear. Macky is an absolute beast with that low cadence climbing.
@renereyes4634 2 жыл бұрын
Great job Syd and Mackey and thanks patreon supporters!
@PumpkinVillage 2 жыл бұрын
Now you add in horses too. Just to much. Your positivity is your strength. Take care, Al
@breathestrongcycling3672 2 жыл бұрын
I don't do much MTB, and I'm not subscribed, but every video that has single speed in the title gets a watch and a like. Watching you pass full sus geared bikes on a climb while talking makes me realize my 52-18 road bike isn't actually that hard.... 👊
@davidkernaghan2918 2 жыл бұрын
From 6:00 - 6:30, Macky sounds like a very excited puppy! :-)
@SmokeytheBeer 2 жыл бұрын
That niner hardtail is gorgeous. I love the clean look of the seat stays. Macky is shows such class interacting with the other trail users (hikers and equestrians) in such a positive way. Not hurried, or pushy despite competing in a race. He's a great representative for the sport.
@newttella1043 2 жыл бұрын
Oh I hate that feeling of being lost. I download the gpx files and follow the line now. Stage races get so spread out you just don't know where all the riders are.
@g550driver 2 жыл бұрын
Yet another great episode of this SS Breck Epic race! Thanks again Patreon folks!
@michaellewis6572 3 ай бұрын
Keep up the good work, Syd and Mackey. From Mike from Wales in the UK. Remember to be more Ausume .
@unclechimney6371 2 жыл бұрын
Keep up the great work Mackey, I'm really enjoying watching this series!!
@440a440mosrite 2 жыл бұрын
I love these. I get to cheer along every day from home!
@kenfoley509 2 жыл бұрын
Nice job! Keep your spirits high and kick some butt!
@katj3089 2 жыл бұрын
Syd and Macky are inspirational! Keep racing. Keep healing. Thanks for informational and entertaining content!
@bongalinea 2 жыл бұрын
Great ride in your 4th day Macky. GO! GO! GO! Watching you still. Good luck on you 5th day
@Britishnate 2 жыл бұрын
You are awesome!!! What a race!!!
@PlatipusTube 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice of you to stop for the horses mid race 😮
@jackiegammon2065 2 жыл бұрын
Nice race Macky! Way to hold on through the scree section, thanks for filming, it's great watching you during this race!!
@andrewfetterolf7042 2 жыл бұрын
You are a strong rider, and a strong person, i can see that.
@cookingandlive 2 жыл бұрын
I quite enjoy your videos guys and the positivity that shines through!
@TimeToPolka 2 жыл бұрын
Oh my god, that endless section of rocks, on a hardtail single speed. My body and knees ache thinking of it. I have really been enjoying this series. Thanks for sharing and all the hard work that you put in both riding and producing the content. I don't ever see myself doing a race like this, but it does inspire me to finding some back country trails explore at a more sedate pace.
@mikieson 2 жыл бұрын
good job as expected..keep it up!!!
@maxsmith3335 10 ай бұрын
Just stumbled onto y’all’s channel! Loving all of the SS racing content!!
@timst1983 2 жыл бұрын
Really enjoying the footage, well done
@michaellangfitt2077 2 жыл бұрын
Horses always win. Great respect and patience Mackey.
@bobcrabtree5096 2 жыл бұрын
Your descents are incredible. And those scree fields, what the hell, doesn’t seem fair. You do it right, Macky.
@radleebien2755 2 жыл бұрын
Great racing! Love the channel. Been watching for years now. Thanks patreon! How is macky able to pass so many geared bikes?
@AdamZimmerman 2 жыл бұрын
I probably didn't pace myself all that well during this race but I felt like I was "flying" on Stage 4 only to see Mackie whip by me! (10 minute mark in video). The video doesn't show how strong he actually is.
@sydandmacky 2 жыл бұрын
It was so fun racing with you!
@mymorristribe 2 жыл бұрын
That final rock section reminded me of Pajarito. Wow, what a great race!
@roadracer42 2 жыл бұрын
Macky you're just a f#%king beast dude.....NZ is in lockdown, ebikes in shed with me on couch watching a really fit guy smash it...haha...well done!
@johndunbar2393 Жыл бұрын
I've seen him in several of the videos, but for the life of me, can't remember who's Dad he is, but Bob is awesome! It's great seeing parents so supportive. Kudos Bob.
@sydandmacky Жыл бұрын
Bob is Macky's dad, Jim is Syd's. The way to remember is that Jim is all leg, just like Syd 😁
@johndunbar2393 Жыл бұрын
@@sydandmacky Shoot.........my apologies to Mr. Jim. They were both at this race then. I was putting Bob's name, with Jim's face and thought only 1 was in the video. I'm lined out now. Lol Kudos to both Dads!
@davidmelton6442 2 жыл бұрын
Macky you have some mad bike handling skills!
@freerangemtb 2 жыл бұрын
Holy cow, that baby head section was long! Also, I seriously was worried when you thought you got lost. Glad it didn't mess you up too much.
@mattcoalter1769 2 жыл бұрын
When you said how long it took you to get to the halfway point 😳. I'd be at like mile 8 or 9. Amazing job! Another great video, trails look amazing.
@thebikemage7898 2 жыл бұрын
Love how this series so far is macky passing on climbs like a maniac only to immedietly lose them on descents.
@YoungDoug13 2 жыл бұрын
Parts of this look like fast forward. You're fast bro.
@PHXBIKING 2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations 1st place single speed is not easy and 12th overall , great ride 👍💪
@dirtfam505 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome keep it up! NM Power!
@ironscott 2 жыл бұрын
Watching Macky pass all those people is somehow therapeutic.
@karlstine2065 2 жыл бұрын
Good job Macky.
@samsonitte 2 жыл бұрын
great bike handling, even better trail etiquette, props for waiting for them horseback riders. Real Class Rider.
@jasonb2934 2 жыл бұрын
Nice work! Since subbing, I can't escape the desire for an SFBC bottle cap on my RLT 9 RDO. Also, next time you film crossing a rock field like that, I want to hear Landslide by Fleetwood Mac. That is all.
@jaselikesbikes 2 жыл бұрын
Love these video's. I am glad that I am not the only one that gets Carb burps.
@visjenl 2 жыл бұрын
5:21 beautifully synced getting out of your seat
@RunBikeMike 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing
@GiArK 2 жыл бұрын
6:02 EPIC!!! Much enjoyed!
@tfraz99 2 жыл бұрын
I love how Macky is seated on a single-speed, and still out pedaling racers with 11 gears
@HD46409 2 жыл бұрын
I would not want to be on a horse when the bulk of the pack came around the corner. Bad day to be on a horse.
@geckonia 2 жыл бұрын
Seriously though… how do you not get lost? Amazing
@sydandmacky 2 жыл бұрын
On general the courses are EXTREMELY well marked. There were only 2 spots where I thought I was lost, but it turns out both times were because I was tired and not paying close enough attention (and I wasn't actually lost).
@okayatbikes1909 2 жыл бұрын
I love the repeated EATING WINS RACES clip!
@DARRENTRANCE 2 жыл бұрын
Good effort MACKY. The pace you kept was impressive. me day 1.... doable Day 2.... doable Day 3... hell no 😤 Day 4.... nope way too much climbing and as for that rocky section near the end 😳. And to power over all of that I'd either have died through all that climbing and if that didn't get me the rocks would. Certainly very humbling watching pros ride 👌👍
@mikesherman4814 2 жыл бұрын
Nice ride.
@Jamie-Lynch 2 жыл бұрын
Go Macky!
@carthychan820 2 жыл бұрын
So this is what the pointy end of the race looks like.
@teamohlesgars 2 жыл бұрын
Super 👍
@cal__van1 2 жыл бұрын
Bike race burps... the second most painful burp only beaten by hard alcohol burps. Your killing though!!
@307mtb 2 жыл бұрын
I know those are multi use trails but it's still annoying racers had to stop for horses. Personal if I know a race of any kind (bike, running, ski, horse, snowshoe, whatever) I stay off the trails they are using. Props to you Macky for being nice and polite
@GiArK 2 жыл бұрын
14:04 I woulda passed on the Fireball too haha
@sydandmacky 2 жыл бұрын
I regretted it later 😜
@nuding4923 2 жыл бұрын
The support of your parents always gets me don’t know how to say it in English ..
@go_kybo163 2 жыл бұрын
Eat Mackey eat!!!!!!!
@rucksackstosingletracks2628 2 жыл бұрын
You’re so darn fast on the descents 😅
@brendangifford8090 Ай бұрын
All serious mountain bikers understand that you will periodically encounter horses on the trail and they have the right away. Be kind and courteous, like Macky was there. All serous horse ride guides understand that there will be a bike race in their area about once a year and they should research the date and course and avoid it at all costs to not be a complete jerk. Dude guiding the women on the horses was 100% in the wrong. We can get along if we put the tiniest effort into respecting each other’s needs.
@wayneg9019 2 жыл бұрын
Did Niner send you a special "Stars and Stripes" painted bike? That paint is trick!
@sydandmacky 2 жыл бұрын
Check out the bike check from Day 1: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p9V-lZWYr8DDcWQ.html
@skullsroad3642 2 жыл бұрын
Do those horse riders know there's a race going on? I mean, technically yeah, you CAN ride your horse that day. But why would you ruin someone's race? Just don't ride that weekend, jesus.
@roddinandracin1153 2 жыл бұрын
How many horse crossing stops you make in middle of a race
@jpcjpc69 2 жыл бұрын
23:53
@steveruemmele6936 2 жыл бұрын
Are you getting nightly massages like Tour riders? That is huge for recovery.
@sydandmacky 2 жыл бұрын
No such luck.
@IDMTB3D 2 жыл бұрын
Do you have to pick one gear for the whole race or can you change in-between days?
@sydandmacky 2 жыл бұрын
You can change.
@MattGrovesFTW 2 жыл бұрын
Horses?
@richardkaz2336 2 жыл бұрын
That's really bad of the organisers not to have that intersection well signposted. A sign approaching an intersection, a sign on the intersection turn and another sign just after you leave the intersection. I've been caught like that.
@sydandmacky 2 жыл бұрын
It actually was well signed, I was just so tired that I saw them but then forgot that I saw them and started questioning myself. Definitely 100% my fault 😁
@richardkaz2336 2 жыл бұрын
@@sydandmacky A real Ooops moment. I'll have to review the footage as I missed seeing any arrows ...😁
@sydandmacky 2 жыл бұрын
The arrows might have been before our editing cut. Can't remember 😁
@kyled121 2 жыл бұрын
Keep peddling and eating wins races!
@Tntdruid 2 жыл бұрын
Next time load the route onto the GPS :)
@sydandmacky 2 жыл бұрын
I actually had loaded it to the GPS, just hadn't added it to the ride. I was able to while racing though!
@msgray2882 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing fitness on the climbs!! However, did the words “full suspension gravel bike” come out of your mouth?!
@sydandmacky 2 жыл бұрын
I love my MCR! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hNSXdrqir8qWlGw.html
@matthewkyle3823 2 жыл бұрын
What the hell was the horse shit about?? Man that really bothered me lol
@southdowntim 2 жыл бұрын
will be really disappointed if an 'eating wins races' T-shirt doesn't come out of this...
@sydandmacky 2 жыл бұрын
Yup, we're gonna have to make that happen.
@michaelchristiani7507 2 жыл бұрын
I cannot believe that the race track is open to walkers and horses!!!! Shoukdnt be a closed track¿
@sydandmacky 2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately they can't close that many trails to the general public. But they do put public notice signs at all the trailheads so people know to avoid them (and generally do).
@rohrertech8882 2 жыл бұрын
single speeding allows you to suffer more, while going slower. the derailleur was invented over 100 years ago, for a reason
@steinfossgard5210 2 жыл бұрын
Who is Bob?
@sydandmacky 2 жыл бұрын
Macky's dad
@steinfossgard5210 2 жыл бұрын
@@sydandmacky ok! Thanks for your reply!
@quadalexfpv5269 2 жыл бұрын
Why on Single Speed ?
@sydandmacky 2 жыл бұрын
Why not?!
@quadalexfpv5269 2 жыл бұрын
@@sydandmacky i thought its a Must have but saw the Other riders with 12 speed
@sydandmacky 2 жыл бұрын
There's a singlespeed category. So technically my results only matter compared to the other single-speed racers. But I like seeing how I can do compared to ALL the racers!
@quadalexfpv5269 2 жыл бұрын
@@sydandmacky thanks for the answer cheers from Germany And you are hell of an Athlete
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