MEGAVALANCHE 2022 - 2nd place & Intense Podium Battle - Liam Moynihan full race!
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Жыл бұрынThanks to all the great companies and people who get me to the races and keep my bikes and kit running sweet!
Also a big thanks to the SR Suntour and West Highland Wheelers (my local bike club at home) contingent from home who were there racing this weekend and helped me out massively with lifts between alpe d'huez & allemond and also brought some good spirits and laughs to our weekend racing! Big well done to Daniel Parfitt and Louise Ferguson who also both belong to the club getting 2nd place Cadet(Under 17) and 2nd place woman!
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The Megavalanche really needs no introduction! It's been running for 27years and was the original Enduro/ All mountain MTB event.
I've raced several times before and have had a number of top 10 finished my previous best being 6th place. It's been a personal goal to podium at the race, and so I was delighted with 2nd place this year
I took it careful on the rocks and snow at the top, it was pretty treacherous. I wanted to be in the top 8 to 10 after the snow and actually found myself in about 14th but luckily in a fast train of riders who were catching the groups in front.
Another battle with my friend Olivier Bruwiere for second place pushed us both all the way to the finish and max heart rate at 200bpm!
Will be back next year to try and go one spot better.
@LiamMoynihan Жыл бұрын
The reason I'm swearing at 25:49 is because my right contact lense fell out of my eye into my goggles so i knew my vision was going to be a bit shitty for the rest of the race! Luckily its hard to see in the lower woods anyway so wasn't a total disaster!
@timroden6617 Жыл бұрын
I can relate. I never had one fall out but to only be able to see out of one eye can be tricky. I thought that is what you were saying but my hearing is starting to go.
@jammin_5619 Жыл бұрын
I tried snowboarding with contacts, but they kept flipping out at speed , possibly the cold dries them.. . . Prescription sunnies 😎 seem to work in all but driving snow .
@danibass1085 Жыл бұрын
So sad to see Megavalanche and Mountain of Hell with such a small amount of snow though...
@welshgravityenduroseries2208 Жыл бұрын
See 2011 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/is-bhrKVnb6Xh6c.html just a very bad winter season across the Alps in 21/22
@LiamMoynihan Жыл бұрын
Yeh its a shame! Hopefully they have a good winter this year and there will be good snow again next time.... Although i did well this year without so much snow so maybe it's better for me.... haha!
@Leviathanical Жыл бұрын
Drop my bacon sandwich! That Sir, (17.26) is a proper sneaky french line. Me and my mates were out there all week learning the lines but that came right out of the blue. And the drop onto the road, hahahaha I bet the three you passed thought it was brilliant too🤣. Great result, Liam. Well done.
@LiamMoynihan Жыл бұрын
Hahahaha! Yeh that line is a good one, It's hell of a bouldery and rubbley so it doesn't look that nice to ride and I probably wouldn't do it if I was already out front with no one to try and pass. I've done it in the past to overtake people too but I guess more people might start doing it now haha!
@jasoncarter4343 Жыл бұрын
Stayed clear of potential trouble and cruised to a podium finish. Thanks for showing this awesome ride.
@LiamMoynihan Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Staying clear of potential trouble was my top priority!
@ianjones2511 Жыл бұрын
Maybe do a quick bike check video Liam, good to know what tyres, psi inserts, anything you changed specifically for the mega 😀
@LiamMoynihan Жыл бұрын
Thats a good idea! I will do exactly that. Generally make the tyres and suspension a bit harder and run a faster rolling tyre compared to other races! 27psi rear, 24psi front with no inserts! I'll make a little bike check video for sure!
@welshgravityenduroseries2208 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant! Well done dude! so good to see a 4 way battle, perfect timing with the pass onto the road :)
@LiamMoynihan Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Haha aye that pass onto the road couldn't have gone any better hahah!
@jammin_5619 Жыл бұрын
Still loving this run Liam! Overtake 3 riders at 36.30 was performed beautifully 😍 And the 2 minutes sprinting to get to that corner. Good effort. 👍
@LiamMoynihan Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Haha the 3 rider overtake couldn't possibly have gone any better, I was laughing in my helmet when it happened! Cheers!
@porkorosso7885 11 ай бұрын
Lol. Watched this video again while on the treadmill. Perfect for motivation. Crossing fingers that you can do one better this year. 2023. 🖖
@LiamMoynihan 11 ай бұрын
Ahh hahaha I can imagine it being good on treadmill, or stationary bike! Looking forwards to this years Mega in about 12days time and all warmed up for it now after mountain of hell tooo!
@porkorosso7885 11 ай бұрын
@@LiamMoynihan Good luck! 🤞🏻
@CubanRider Жыл бұрын
Bron got a flat? wtfff man. Brilliant ride man.
@alan181090 Жыл бұрын
Yes
@LiamMoynihan Жыл бұрын
Yeh he did! Shame for him! Thanks
@jeffersonsbmg1088 Жыл бұрын
@@LiamMoynihan ???
@dons4europe Жыл бұрын
Brilliant ride Liam, nice manouvere on that corner. Well done.
@LiamMoynihan Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Haha aye the 3 for 1 pass turned out beautifully!
@TheProfyx Жыл бұрын
Nice to see mutual respect with you guys, rare to see.
@LiamMoynihan Жыл бұрын
Yeh it's generally always nice like that which is really cool. Unless someone does something really untoward haha! Thanks!
@toddmccool2601 Жыл бұрын
Congrats Liam on 2nd in both MOH and Mega. Obviously you’ve been putting in the work and training based on you climbing results in both races.
@LiamMoynihan Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yeh I put in a decent shift over the winter and this year so far. Fitness seems good and is paying off haha!
@rubenvor Жыл бұрын
Amazing race! Very well done. Thanks for sharing the video 👍🏼
@LiamMoynihan Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Such a cool race! Glad the video is being enjoyed despite the big lump of watery mud on the lense haha!
@rubenvor Жыл бұрын
@@LiamMoynihan we know it's almost impossible to ride a mountain bike with clean lenses. That's a race I want to do since years ago, hopefully I'm be there next year. Cheers from Costa Rica 👍🏼
@MyDzambo Жыл бұрын
You are the best rider for me. 2 place is great!!! I wish you a lot of good results and I will follow you. Respect
@LiamMoynihan Жыл бұрын
Thank you, very much appreciated!!!
@cryptoken9064 Жыл бұрын
Congrats 👏 You’re very skilled and love your care for others during the ride! Get LASIK then won’t have to worry about contacts ever. I did and love it. Unbelievable how fast you went and then to see Kilian ahead! He was really flying! Too bad he got a flat. He and you both have great attitudes! Keep on flying! ⚡️👍🏼😊
@nicoetsesvelos7968 Жыл бұрын
Would have been super interresting to have your GPS / HR data on the video (garmin virb allow it) as it is pretty impressive to see you finished at 200 regarding your theorical max HR. By the way i would also be interrested to see how you prepared (if you do) specificaly for this kind of race (MoH / Mega). Good job for this 2nd place !!!
@LiamMoynihan Жыл бұрын
Yeh it would be really cool to get the HR data live on screen especially. A few people have said the same so I will look into it for sure. Not sure about image quality and reliability of the virb to film the race but could be good for those additions like you say. I just prepare for these races in the same way as others but I think I need to do a little more snow riding in future to feel more comfortable with it and try to be up front from the start!
@nicoetsesvelos7968 Жыл бұрын
@@LiamMoynihan no need to use a garmin camera. Just use your gopro for filming, then upload it on garmin virb editing software in order to add data on your video (Import your GPX file from the race), export it and then use your usual editing video software if needed. I did it on my 2018 mega quali race run, you can have a look on my channel ;-)
@Eddie_Tyler Жыл бұрын
Great race! You were hitting those final climbs like MVDP. Very strong mate 💪
@LiamMoynihan Жыл бұрын
Haha thanks! Had to be done to keep all them boys behind me!! Could always do with a bit more MVDP power right enough!
@AhmedAliRazzaq-xq4hj 6 ай бұрын
Well done . You are very powerful rider than other . Congratulations for 2nd place . But very heart broken 💔 for kilian boron due to flat tire.
@TheRealFeechLaManna Жыл бұрын
Ace racing, that Road Sign pass must be Megavalanche legend by now lol really well played to the very end, great job!
@LiamMoynihan Жыл бұрын
I've had a few folk mention it to me/ask if anyone could do it or if the other lads were annoyed. Was definitely fair game though, no one was annoyed and I reckon a few more folk will be onto the inside there next year haha!
@robertbrown2794 Жыл бұрын
well done lad's, brilliant riding skills shown by most riders learners get better thru time lol but cleaning camera lens now and again would help the viewers get a better view of the race in general. well done to all participants of this race.
@LiamMoynihan Жыл бұрын
Haha aye its hard to think about wiping the lens in the spirits of the race. But thank uou!
@benjierubrica9771 4 ай бұрын
@@LiamMoynihan watch Killian Bron
@olivierbruwiere Жыл бұрын
Great ride Liam! 🔥🔥🔥
@LiamMoynihan Жыл бұрын
Ahh Merci, you too! It was funny watching your video to see the race from another perspective, you were so close to getting me on that last road climb too!
@cribbsprojects Жыл бұрын
Great competition and camaraderie! Fantastic ride.
@LiamMoynihan Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yeh it's such a fun race and everyone racing is friends so it leads to a nice atmosphere!
@timroden6617 Жыл бұрын
That race for second was intense. I watched the winners video and saw Kilian but didn't realize what happened. I know the winner turned around and the four of you were there. You put put on the show. Great video. If that mountain was just a bit longer, you might have won. Or died of a heart attack. 200bpm is intense.
@LiamMoynihan Жыл бұрын
Yeh real intense battle! 2nd to 6th all pretty close. I just wanted to empty the tank and not give anything up after loosing 2nd place a few turns from the end the previous week at mountain of hell!
@timroden6617 Жыл бұрын
@@LiamMoynihan Mountain of hell was a good race too. My question is which race do you like better? Mountain of Hell seems to be a lot steeper terrain..
@DougieL Жыл бұрын
Epic! Great work!
@LiamMoynihan Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Mortizul Жыл бұрын
Really good ride! Well done.
@LiamMoynihan Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@georgelove3385 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant. Edge of the seat stuff!
@LiamMoynihan Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Exciting race for sure!
@helgedragseth4599 Жыл бұрын
What a race!!😃👍
@jammin_5619 Жыл бұрын
Spectacular!
@LiamMoynihan Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@cryptoqueen8242 8 ай бұрын
How fast were you going?
@mrruaridhblack Жыл бұрын
Yass well done chief 💪💪
@LiamMoynihan Жыл бұрын
Ahh thanks!!
@ninjaacoos Жыл бұрын
Great race! Will you be bringing that splodge of mud back next year for the go pro?
@LiamMoynihan Жыл бұрын
Might be a good luck charm, so I'll need to look into recruiting its services again if possible haha
@ninjaacoos Жыл бұрын
@@LiamMoynihan haha indeed. next year you can do it for sure 💪
@simonharling6234 Жыл бұрын
Mind-boggling skills, superb fitness and a gutsy run add up to an excellent result. Congratulations! I assume most riders are using enduro rather than downhill bikes. What is the prize money for winning the Megavalanche? I googled but couldn't find any info
@LiamMoynihan Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I was pleased with it for sure, just need to go one better next year now haha! The Megavalanche doesn't actually have direct prize money but for the top 5 overall they pay for us to go to Reunion Island in December to race there (and it's a bit like a big fun holiday) so thats quite cool. Most mountain bike races don't have much prize money. Anyone earning a living makes it from sponsors but it would be nice to see more p/ rize money for sure. Mountain of Hell one week earlier is 1000 for 1st then 700, 400, 200, 100
@fermorales5636 Жыл бұрын
Great race sorry for the camera spot, hard to watch sometimes
@LiamMoynihan Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yeh the camera spot was soo annoying, need to try and remember to give it a wipe in future!
@shalyn001 Жыл бұрын
are the organizers launching a drone there to see everything and so that no one cuts it off?
@LiamMoynihan Жыл бұрын
Normally it's a helicopter but there has been some environmental blow back for flying helicopters around just fora race so no helicopter this year. Generally everyone wears a Gopro on their helmet and if you see someone cheat you show the footage and they get disqualified.
@Baiswith Жыл бұрын
Congrats, even more impressive since (or it sounded like) you lost a contact lens about halfway through?
@LiamMoynihan Жыл бұрын
Yes!! I was doing a fair bit of cursing and swearing when it fell out, couldnt belive it. Luckily the wind noise covers up a lot of my swearing! It has happened to me before but only once or twice and not while racing, seems to be the super dry air that causes the issues..
@Request914 Жыл бұрын
I'm very sorry for Kilian, he was 1st place, had a 30 sec lead over Stefan, but unfortunately he got a flat tire😳Good ride Liam congratulations on 2nd place
@LiamMoynihan Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yeh real shame for Kilian, he will be back next year to try again i'm sure!
@m__r1100 Жыл бұрын
Nice one!
@LiamMoynihan Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ecmor282 Жыл бұрын
Crazy!!!!!
@dunneryak Жыл бұрын
🔥🔥🔥
@LiamMoynihan Жыл бұрын
Cheers!!
@AdrianoSilva-kx4mr 5 ай бұрын
foi uma boa corrida de bike um abraço do brazil🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷
@glenmariusmanumbakken6755 Жыл бұрын
Ruthless overtake at @36:30
@LiamMoynihan Жыл бұрын
Haha can't beat a 3 for the price of 1 special haha
@porkorosso7885 Жыл бұрын
Well done buddy! Great race. 200+ BPM. Wow. I’m 60 and can’t get mine above 135. Balance your CV with strength weight training.
@LiamMoynihan Жыл бұрын
Yeh I've always been able to hit really high Heart rates. Yeh I do a load of strength training too. Particularly from November to April. The strength stats are good! Haha
@porkorosso7885 Жыл бұрын
BTW I watch your racing videos when on the treadmill. Perfect for excitement and motivation. 🙏
@georgematheson7289 Жыл бұрын
Any tips on avoiding punctures 🤣
@LiamMoynihan Жыл бұрын
Haha, use Downhill casing tyres and try to be as smooth as possible.. Even then they can still happen though unfortunately!
@bazrobinson5179 Жыл бұрын
lucky for u killian bron bike let him down with only a few mins left or that would of been a 3rd place at this rate tho i can see you winning it next year or the year after . great vid.
@LiamMoynihan Жыл бұрын
Yeh Kilian got a puncture. Real shame for him but is part of the sport unfortunately, especially this style of racing. Steaming down rock gardens exhausted and on a line you've not seen before. I always try to ride carefully in spots I feel a puncture could happen but ultimately it can just be bad luck! I hope you're right that I can get the win in the next year or two!
@horschti Жыл бұрын
Mega....👍
@LiamMoynihan Жыл бұрын
Haha Cheers!
@jonathandock8416 Жыл бұрын
La tache, the dirt 😬😬😬
@Pepeng-Basa Жыл бұрын
1st is peter stefan right?
@zhangkl1544 Жыл бұрын
Ya, If not flat tyre, should goto Kilian Bron.
@leosmith5979 Жыл бұрын
@@zhangkl1544 what place kilian bron? did he finish the race?
@Mortizul Жыл бұрын
@@leosmith5979 Bron finished 187th.
@leosmith5979 Жыл бұрын
@@Mortizul 😢😢
@maxwell2038 Жыл бұрын
Kilian Bron should have been the first. He lose because the god played a joke with him.
@andrewcarranza1562 Жыл бұрын
murdered the competition. your just like me
@robertocalvo934 Жыл бұрын
Lol, no, mechanicals murdered the competition. Respeck to Papa doe, great run
@LiamMoynihan Жыл бұрын
Yeh staying mechanical free at this race is a big part of it! You have to be pretty switched on to avoid them... Exactly like what happened to me in 2021!
@yamaldrayff Жыл бұрын
keep the camera lens clean! so the video is of poor quality
@LiamMoynihan Жыл бұрын
Yeh it was a shame about the blob. I was more focused on the racing than the video at the time!
@siphomkhize6453 Жыл бұрын
Mann you're good
@LiamMoynihan Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@user-lp3tk3bl9f Жыл бұрын
... still would remove the snot from the eyepiece of the video camera...
@LiamMoynihan Жыл бұрын
Haha i was fairly preoccupied with the race to think of the wee blob of mud but I'll try to remember next time!
@Apollo440 Жыл бұрын
Interesting fun fact: Moynihan and Piece of Toast hate each other.
@LiamMoynihan Жыл бұрын
Im ashamed to say i don't get the joke/reference??
@Apollo440 Жыл бұрын
@@LiamMoynihan Rick and Morty!
@Erik-gg2vb Жыл бұрын
Nice little race at the end. Good Job. Cutting the stop sign maybe not needed?
@LiamMoynihan Жыл бұрын
Thanks, yeh was a good battle with the lads. Going inside the street sign was 100% fair and part of the course, any of the other boys could have done it if they had chosen too also. It was a bit of a horrible sharp compression to rejoin the road so wasn't super pleasant but got me past 3 people so was worth it in the end!
@GaryInSoCal Жыл бұрын
You shoulda wiped your camera lens CLEAN... that spot in the center ruined you're whole video... not worth watching because of that. :P
@LiamMoynihan Жыл бұрын
Yeh strangely enough I was preoccupied with trying to win a race haha! Maybe in future I will try to think of it but no guarantees!
@Srobvio85 Жыл бұрын
The winner wins because of no camera sweeping and no editing or KZfaq skills. He only concentrates on the victory.
@TheProfyx Жыл бұрын
check your facts first ;)
@alan181090 Жыл бұрын
El ganador ganó por que Kilian reventó su llanta a nada de haber terminado la carrera.. pd, Kilian si limpia constantemente su camara
@Srobvio85 Жыл бұрын
@@alan181090 Excusas, ganó dos años consecutivos el que no limpio su camara. Killian nunca pudo ganar Megavalanche
@alan181090 Жыл бұрын
@@Srobvio85 claro jajaja.. una llanta reventada es una excusa.. preguntemosle eso a Kilian y a Hugo Pigeon
@LiamMoynihan Жыл бұрын
I think i could try and wipe the lense in future, the blob of mud was pretty annoying! haha. Stefan who won the race also didnt wipe his but luckily a tree branch did it for him! haha
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