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Jan 20, 2012 at 23:23

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bigquotesThis is still one of my all time favorite shots, and one of the most incredible moments in my career. We had set this up and planned it for months in advance, but when Dave showed up a few days before the stage, there were so many people there camping out that he wasn't able to practice the jump beforehand. Even on the morning of the race we weren't sure if he was going to be able to pull it off. His bike was under a tarp at the top of the in-run and he was wearing regular clothes over his bike clothes so that no one would notice what he was planning to do. We had a crew of people ready to move the crowd when the time came, but as the race came through and several groups of riders passed, it seemed like it wasn't going to happen. Then Dave saw a small group of riders coming up the pass with enough space around them that he felt it would be safe. He signaled the crew, quickly took off his street clothes, picked up his bike and hit the jump completely blind, flying over the backs of the riders as they pedaled uphill. I don't think they even noticed him in the air, but I'm sure their team car was surprised. It was really ballsy going for that jump without any practice or speed check, completely under the radar, and it still stands out as one of the most amazing feats I've seen in action sports. - Scott Markewitz



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430 Comments

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flag nicktheshredder (Jan 21, 2012 at 0:17)
 The only thing missing from this picture is boobs.
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flag madmungo (Jan 21, 2012 at 4:06) (Below Threshold) show comment
 and maybe 3D glasses...
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flag Greenwood102 (Jan 21, 2012 at 7:02)
 and bacon
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flag UnisaurProductions (Jan 21, 2012 at 7:50)
 I used to hit gaps like that, but then i took a road cyclist to the knee...
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flag VTwintips (Jan 21, 2012 at 8:18)
 Pinkbike, did you ever announce who won the last backpack???
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flag anavrin0000 (Jan 21, 2012 at 8:25) (Below Threshold) show comment
 bacon wrapped boobs!!!! with a beer at hand
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flag primodevil01 (Jan 21, 2012 at 9:26)
 "hey mike!?'" "yeah tom?" "remember when you said lets get road bike because it was the ultimate cycling adventure?" "yeah why?" "cus there is a guy on a downhill mountain bike that just flew over the pack in front of us...." "were the hell was this guy at the shop when we bough our bike!!!?"
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flag redcorn (Jan 21, 2012 at 10:13)
 Everybody needs toucan stubs.
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flag jamesrusby (Jan 21, 2012 at 10:37)
 Road cycling...lalalala boom! That was very much unexpected!
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flag jk-mrdck420 (Jan 21, 2012 at 10:48)
 :O
" Ive got big balls,
And shes got big balls,
But HES GOT THE BIGGEST BALLS OF THEM ALL! "
AC/DC Qoute


id like a video
pause on pic 8 you can see his back tire hit the rope!
  • + 23
flag cooshie9 (Jan 21, 2012 at 11:04)
 Roadie Gap
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flag thedemo7rider (Jan 21, 2012 at 11:10)
 it looks like he barly touches the tape with his tire lol
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flag warhorsey (Jan 21, 2012 at 11:30)
 Its funny 'cause everyone there just witnessed a new level of badassery.

And the guy with the daisy dukes in the yellow shirt near the bottom is also pretty funny as well. tup
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flag mwSLUGmtb (Jan 21, 2012 at 11:33)
 Can't do a jump that big with one ball, need 2 huge ones.
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flag mnorris122 (Jan 21, 2012 at 11:53)
 i love how he's going so much faster than the roadies
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flag knightridersix04 (Jan 21, 2012 at 17:37)
 and this my friends is how to ride a bike properly
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flag RussellTinka (Jan 21, 2012 at 18:26)
 you can find it on the internet if you look. He bailed on the ride out, hard too. think he also got cought by the police. check it out, it out there!
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flag knightridersix04 (Jan 21, 2012 at 18:31)
 thank you captain obvious ^
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flag Jobobasaurus (Jan 21, 2012 at 18:34)
 WOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOO!!! .......oh fawk
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flag tyboy117 (Jan 21, 2012 at 21:12)
 toure de freeride
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flag chyu (Jan 22, 2012 at 0:16)
 Showing roadies how it's done every single day.
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flag jbrckmn (Jan 22, 2012 at 3:53) (Below Threshold) show comment
 I used to hit gaps like that, but then I took a free Evoc Freeride Trail 20L to the knee.
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flag HUCKfinn (Jan 22, 2012 at 5:32)
 He might've made it if he had some lycra on...
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flag tyboy117 (Jan 22, 2012 at 12:04)
 i used to ride road bikes...
then i took a real bikers back tire to the head...
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flag Eyon (Jan 23, 2012 at 5:22)
 @mnorris122 I suggest you read up on some basic and fundamental laws of physics. The roadies are going up hill, the rider is under the full force of gravity going down hill then falling through the air. To state he is going faster is kinda pointing out the obvious?
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flag gavlaa (Jan 23, 2012 at 5:55)
 Pity he didn't land on the bloke wearing matching yellow T shirt and cap, short shorts and socks with sandals- he clearly deserves to die.
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flag mountainroller (Jan 21, 2012 at 0:12)
 Two polar opposites in the world of bikes coming together at the absolute height of their abilities. You will never see this shot again.
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flag epavichthesavage (Jan 21, 2012 at 1:37)
 challenge accepted
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flag iChimp (Jan 21, 2012 at 1:59) (Below Threshold) show comment
 HOW DOES HE SIT DOWN WITH BALLS THAT BIG?!!
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flag BobBogdanWilliams (Jan 21, 2012 at 3:26)
 This has to be one of the best moments captured in the freeride scene by far. Everything about this image screams Incredible!
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flag locsled (Jan 21, 2012 at 3:27) (Below Threshold) show comment
 DROPPING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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flag OliScale (Jan 21, 2012 at 4:14) (Below Threshold) show comment
 surprised he crashed it, he seemed to land perfectly
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flag Cade1 (Jan 21, 2012 at 5:24)
 I wish Icould favourite this sequence!
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flag bikinhippy (Jan 21, 2012 at 10:39)
 yeah he seemed to land it well,must of been shock problems
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flag powerline (Jan 21, 2012 at 12:20)
 he landed a little back heavy off that big drop bouncing him forward
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flag powerline (Jan 21, 2012 at 12:24)
 also looks like he came up a hair short
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flag rhys-the-rider (Jan 21, 2012 at 0:09)
 notice how he is far above the road riders? that's what my respect level for mountain bikers over roadies looks like.
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flag psynide (Jan 21, 2012 at 5:51) (Below Threshold) show comment
 you said it !!!!
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flag harriieee (Jan 21, 2012 at 6:01)
 I just think it would have been stellar if he'd pulled it off. Instead he binned it, and a crowd of people watched his trousers fall down as he tumbled down the side of a mountain. Less cool.

I will never understand why people think it's cool to hate on roadies. Each to their own.
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flag rhys-the-rider (Jan 21, 2012 at 6:27) (Below Threshold) show comment
 ^i don't understand why you think it's cool to hate on a guy who has balls 50x bigger than yours, who hit that gap for the first time, over a bunch of road riders, without any speed checks and off a blind take-off. Each to their own.
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flag assfault (Jan 21, 2012 at 7:31)
 Speaking the truth and hating on someone are two different things. It's sweet that he attempted the drop. Would have been double sweet if he'd pulled it off. Also, roadie here. Mtn. biker here. DHer here. Bike rider here. I don't understand the beef.
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flag dorchesterbiketrail (Jan 21, 2012 at 7:46)
 as long as your on a bike it dosent mater
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flag nastynick42 (Jan 21, 2012 at 11:12) (Below Threshold) show comment
 You dumb asses need to get the quote right! Its supposed to be, "to each, their own". Rookies
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flag jk-mrdck420 (Jan 21, 2012 at 11:24) (Below Threshold) show comment
 hahaha
i was thinking the same thing.
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flag powerline (Jan 21, 2012 at 12:27)
 Chewbacca is a Wookiee from the planet Kashyyyk. But Chewbacca lives on the planet Endor. Now think about it; that does not make sense!
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flag Orsumness (Jan 21, 2012 at 15:41)
 Sucks that he crashes afterwards
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flag propza (Jan 22, 2012 at 13:22)
 @powerline Chewbacca is from Kashyyyk, but he travels with Han, he dosn't live on Endor.
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flag andywild (Jan 21, 2012 at 4:44)
 I've been watching the New World Disorder series from start to end as they came along in past years. I might be old-fashioned, but I really do tend to love the older New World Disorder movies (1, 2, 3, 4 and 5) more than the newer ones. The first 5 movies captured the essence of freeride mountainbiking and I believe Freeride Entertainment can take credit for the majority of steps taken towards the mountainbiking scene that we are experiencing presently.
(Not hereby saying that the Kranked series didn't do the same - of course it did)

However we should also be grateful for companies like Kona, for supporting the sport as much as they have done and still do. Likewise people at Race Face have been doing the same with their UFC (Ultimate Freeride Challenge) in the past, introducing many great riders as for example Tyler Klassen and many more.

I'd like to thank the sport of mountainbiking for the time when everything was simple and people like Watson took my breath away.

(I'm from a time when mountainbikers could race four cross, free ride events and still compete at the highest level of downhill racing.)
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flag almostwise Mod Plus (Jan 21, 2012 at 6:54)
 Well said sir Salute
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flag marzocchi170 (Jan 21, 2012 at 7:06)
 agree!
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flag scott-townes (Jan 21, 2012 at 8:07)
 I wish there was a place to watch all the old UFC vids... The dude who rode across cables and the guy with one arm that sent big drops.... how the hell has this comp. not been picked up again!?
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flag almostwise Mod Plus (Jan 21, 2012 at 8:08)
 Oh shit, I forgot about the one-armed hucker. That dude's insane.
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flag bikinhippy (Jan 21, 2012 at 10:42)
 Yeah i totally forgot his name anyone remember?
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flag bikenmiken Plus (Jan 21, 2012 at 13:08)
 Dustin Bryant.... thanks Google.
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flag bebemonk4ever (Jan 21, 2012 at 19:47)
 thats why maybe people are saying "freeride is dead" its not capturing the real essence... its more like focus and technical... nobody has balls in these days and bikes are built to be light not strong... for me old schools rocks Smile but i dont like bender dont know why i respect him ok but i dont like his style ... maybe because he acts like a poser and crashes alot lol
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flag scott-townes (Jan 21, 2012 at 19:50)
 ^ You're a friggen idiot.... I'm sorry but that was just stupid, on all ends.
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flag saso (Jan 22, 2012 at 4:44)
 @ bebemonk4ever they still have balls but nowdays its popular to trick smaller jumps not hit huge stuff i find it good to go for a more tehnical way but i still miss those "old days"
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flag dynamatt (Jan 22, 2012 at 10:53)
 You forgot to thank the academy
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flag philaaay (Jan 21, 2012 at 3:32)
 The sequence shouldn't pose a disparity between which type of riding is better. Riding is riding. I know this because during the off-season, my friends and I take our road bikes out and train for the annual STP (Seattle to Portland) bike ride. It may not be much of an adrenaline rush as Dave sending it over the Tour de France, but what's most important is that we have fun with what we do and simply enjoy the ride, no matter what discipline it is.
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flag CactusChris (Jan 21, 2012 at 9:20)
 Very well put sir. Leave the division for politics. United we all are in biking!
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flag godfrey369 (Jan 21, 2012 at 6:26)
 No point in hatin on roadies, I used to go out on a road ride with a load of roadies but people would have looked and said look at all them roadies but mountainbikers could be among them and alot of the time someone whho is open to alot of disciplines is a better rider as a result
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flag lucasd46 (Jan 21, 2012 at 2:32)
 Divided by terrain, united by the sport.
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flag Helmans94 (Jan 21, 2012 at 3:56)
 They see me jumpin', they hatin'
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flag WoodyTobiasJR (Jan 21, 2012 at 20:09)
 "...unfortunately, the celebration was short-lived. After this stage of the race ended, the UCI caught up with Dave and had him undertake the post-ride urine test required of all riders. Although there were no specific Performance Enhancing drugs found in Dave Watson's system, there were some unknown substances who's origins could only be traced back to the soil of the Pacific Northwest area of Canada. As they could not prove without a doubt that Dave had "cheated" the UCI non-the-less stripped him of their official level of "radness" granted to road racers. Ironically, this in turn boosted his level of radness in the Mountain Bike community to Sick, with a subtext of "Steez". The rest is, as they say.....history.
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flag bendy (Jan 21, 2012 at 5:09)
 theres the old saying when theres a problem, build a bridge and get over it, but i guess Dave Watson must have forgotten the build a bridge part and just went straight over the promlem like a real man
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flag cortlandthibodeau (Jan 21, 2012 at 9:10)
 There are a few reasons I like this sequence.

1) The things written on the pavement. It's like Watson staked his claim, represented BC and put a few arrows in just in case no one knew where he was going.
2) He hit it blind. Dave is very dedicated to the sport, he knew it would be an awesome shot and risked his life n' limbs to get it.
3) It was very stealth like. The only ones that really noticed were a couple guys and a few ladies, but more importantly, the ladies.

Sweet shots, great job Dave and crew!!
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flag bigd003 (Jan 21, 2012 at 7:12)
 I really like frame 5, just as his shadow passes across the group of people nearest the 'BC' lettering on the street. At that moment they become aware that something else is taking place around them, the sound of only a ratcheting freewheel descending from above... Each frame after that you can see the progression of shock in all those who take notice. Epic is an often over used term these days, but definitely not this time.
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flag PedalShopLLC (Jan 21, 2012 at 7:29)
 We were a Kona dealer a few years back when this was still hot news. they made up a PR poster with the stunt photographed by someone on the ground.
it's a great poster, great shot --- dang, l can't remember what l did with it. OK, for the record.... he did crash after landing but it was a smooth crash.. then he got carted away in a paddy wagon (no BFD). that was dope indeed though.
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flag bandit350 (Jan 21, 2012 at 8:33)
 To me this represents the beginning of freeride. A starting point in the evolution. I'm talking early NWD videos, loud metal, huge Marzocchi suspension, hucking, etc. Were riders sending it well before this? Absolutely. To me it's the point where the attitude, drive, and sheer sacking up started to move this part of biking forward. The picture of Watson jumping the tour was the start. It got people like me thinking outside of XC and 2" travel early full suspension bike area. Kids started wanting to be the next Shandro, Watson, Schley, Simmons, Bender, Tippie, Cowan, Pritzel. That led to Chase, Lenosky, Bearclaw, McCaul, Bourdon, Strait, Vanderham, Bas, Zink. Now were seeing Semenuk, Messere, etc. The venues have changed. Jumping the tour? Jumping red rock canyons at Rampage? Doing things thought impossible at Crankworx? Hell yeah. There has to be a symbolic start to every movement. This was it.
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flag mcscabby (Jan 21, 2012 at 7:48)
 To be forever known as the Watson stage of the race...
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flag dlproductionsjasper (Jan 21, 2012 at 8:04)
 Nice!
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flag deggzy (Jan 21, 2012 at 10:13)
 its amazing to think that whle early days biking, back in the 1970's, true mountainbiking was born. first done by the brave denim clad, solid steel bikers, conquering these mountains for the first time on there insane bikes that would struggle on a flat road. they are the true heroes and the creaters of what would become, free-ride mountain biking.

but to be fair, this Dave guys an absolute legend aswell though
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flag julienvendries (Jan 21, 2012 at 13:23)
 WATCH THAT VIDEO AND YOU'LL SEE THAT THE WATSON TOUR DE FRANCE GAP WAS JUMPED THIS SUMMER !!!!!!
http://www.pinkbike.com/video/230310/
Isn't it a good way to pay homage to that jump and to Dave Watson ? hahahahahaha
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flag motokids (Jan 21, 2012 at 21:38)
 I used to be a road biker, then I got divorced, lost my job, and currently live in a van down by the river. I then found mountain biking was the only way to relieve the stress and pain of life that life has placed upon me. When I'm on a mountain bike, I'm free to do whatever the f*ck I want bitches-as shown in the photo above.
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flag marshlog (Jan 21, 2012 at 12:19)
 As the focused road bikers pass beneath the rocky cliffs, they glare at the yellow caution sign reading, " WATCH "
for
FALLING
FREERIDERS
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flag sacredG (Jan 21, 2012 at 7:25)
 "Dave talking to the grand kids" .......So I say "EPIC! Get stoked Bros I am going to drop in 5"...... and they say ....."Dave you didn't even do a practice drop".......And I say ......"no worries bra'" .......and I hit the lip faster than Ike slapping Tina......30 secconds later I wake up with my pants around my ankles and a bunch of pissed Europeans.....Moral of the story kids....Stick the tranny an ride it out!"
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flag redcorn (Jan 21, 2012 at 9:11)
 I like to think that after crashing, running down the hill chasing his bike, while pulling his pants back up, that he was barely able to walk he was laughing so hard.

Truly amazing....

Hands down my favorite moment in freeride history.
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flag freeride6969 (Jan 21, 2012 at 8:46)
 FRAME #8 = Look closely... Dave is touching the red and white tape with his rear tire. That tape was the literal and metaphorical line between "life and death" and he decided to smack it with his Minion DH and teach everyone a lesson.
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flag Justcruizing (Jan 22, 2012 at 0:14)
 Is that the yellow jersey I see? It seems like it. Help me out here but this could have been Armstrong's year in the yellow. I bet secretly his thinking.....frikking hell DUDE, you just stole my thunderSmile And what the F am I doing riding up this hell!!!
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flag TimYO (Jan 21, 2012 at 4:20)
 Dave Watson doing that jump was what got me interested in mountain biking in the first place! I remember seeing it on a DVD and being like "Woah, I wanna do that!".

I'd be lying if I said I now huck over roads for fun though, my ability holds me back somewhat Big Grin
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flag andywild (Jan 21, 2012 at 4:49)
 Hah Smile I know what you mean Tim!
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flag imaorobbie (Jan 21, 2012 at 2:07)
 Q: What do you get when you take the "o" out of road? A: You get Rad!
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flag grahamc (Jan 21, 2012 at 1:15)
 Markewitz, so well put. This was a miletsone in mountain bike history and this picture became a symbol for what mountain biking could achieve. I was just starting biking when I saw this in mags and posters everywhere. I didnt know what was happening back then but i knew that whatever I did in the future was going to be on bikes.
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flag scotttherider (Jan 22, 2012 at 18:53)
 By far the most epic moment in freeriding history! I remember hearing on the radio the news some guy was arrested for trying to jump the tour.....I was ecstatic once I finally saw the video! More so when I heard Watson was released because of the fact he wrecked and authorities thought it was more of an embarrassment.
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flag case (Jan 27, 2012 at 20:37)
 enthused British tour commentators Jim Eadie and Frank Worchester

Frank---> "look at the distance that Dave Watson  is putting on just amazing! "
Jim---->"Dave is coming in for a good time! I believe there will be speculation of doping after this one frank."

Jim --->"It scertianly is an epic move over the chase group, it will without a doubt have riders siting a higher in their saddle, what a performance!"
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flag x-rider (Jan 22, 2012 at 5:41)
 Well truely one of the great moments in biking, so bad that a guy like Dave Watson how has a great attitude for the sport does not ride anymore. Pictures like that were seen all over the world and made freeriding a noticeable sport. It is not about hate rodies or hate the style of Dave (clearly there are more stylish riders out there) it is about do it or leave it to the men. He stood up and did what no one was thinking of.

The sad part of the story is that it did not increase the popularity of biking by all the tour de france viewers as they looked at it as an dangerous act to threaten the racers. So we should say it is a picture that splits the world in those who understand him and those who doesn't understand freeriding

Respect! Dave you earned the big balls trophy!
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flag SombrioCartel (Jan 22, 2012 at 8:01)
 Oh the old man still rides, apart from being the Honch here, he is still our chief designer and tester.
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flag mad-hartman (Jan 21, 2012 at 0:21)
 There's a dude, who has some COJONES (balls) to do something so stupid that it could even be called AWESOME.
He showed roadbikers what life's all about, he jumped an awesome gap and even tried to evade the cops later.
He ROCKS!!!
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flag caiocrz (Jan 21, 2012 at 5:39)
 There's nothing like the feeling before flying off of a jump that has never been jumped before... It's something really unique and amazing that sadly most people in the world will never get to experience.
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flag leebob (Jan 21, 2012 at 22:39)
 I remember that day like it was yesterday. One of my favorite photos of all time. Big fan of Dave Watson Big fan of Sombrio Clothing. Sombrio For Life. In my opinion Dave's a freeride legend.
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flag listeryu (Jan 22, 2012 at 6:28)
 Even it was hit blind - the set up was planed in detail -> BC Watson the road (real tour de France style) and I agree .... one of the most respected road gaps in freeride histroy

big balls award and props :-)
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flag SombrioCartel (Jan 21, 2012 at 9:37)
 Whenever Watson gives us grief about something at the office, we bring up the Tour Jump and say, 'Remember when you were rad?'.

Works every time...
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flag mightymole94 (Jan 21, 2012 at 7:08)
 This is the advertising we need for mountain bikers. Somebody sending a huge gap over the most prestigious road events ever. The coming together of two disciplines in one feature. EPIC!
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flag lstanners (Jan 21, 2012 at 2:37)
 One of my fave moments in MTB/Freeride/Huck history!!! Think of the awesomeness; THE most famous biking event in the world and an MTB legent JUMPS over them! F yeah!
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flag harriieee (Jan 21, 2012 at 6:04) (Below Threshold) show comment
 ...... and crashes.

and his trousers fall down.

In front of a large crowd of people.
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flag dom69foco (Jan 21, 2012 at 6:45)
 crashing only makes it more badass
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flag saso (Jan 22, 2012 at 4:50)
 don't forget him runnig away with his pants slipping down! Big Grin hah that was a epic moment...
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flag ryanharozero (Jan 21, 2012 at 12:37)
 here i is on youtube. that was one of the sweetest moments ever! too bad he crashed but still so sick!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2Q3GBpLtIY
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flag Turbomarcel (Jan 22, 2012 at 13:49)
 Look at the poor guy with the yellow shirt and cap in the front! HE MISSED EVERYTHING while standing so close Big Grin ... and he's not the only one.
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flag hillatoppa (Jan 21, 2012 at 2:21)
 DH1 have changed plans and are planning revenge on the UCI next year... with a road gap event on all mountain stages of the TDF Smile Stay tuned...
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flag FSJHunter (Jan 21, 2012 at 7:10)
 Way too cool! And as far as Watson goes.......
He is to Biking as what Craig Kelley was and will always be to Snowboarding!
An innovator!
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flag shredBIG (Jan 22, 2012 at 14:00)
 showing the 'men' with shaved legs how its done!!! You know what they say about men with shaved legs: if your 'dads' got shaved legs then you have two mums!
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flag samfr1000 (Jan 21, 2012 at 11:19)
 I seem to remember reading that he compressed his spine in the crash, but still managed to pick himself up off the floor and run from the French police. Legend.
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flag DHaidanUK (Jan 21, 2012 at 6:10)
 basic overtaking maneuver, a quick up an over. standard
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flag vancouver-bound (Jan 23, 2012 at 9:17)
 "ok here goes nothing"... "brake check"... "hey, that driver is talking on his cell phone... Your driving!"... "and touch down... Uh-Oh! Sharp Rocks!"
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flag nfiorito (Jan 23, 2012 at 11:53)
 I love that it says "WATSON" on the pavement underneath. Most spectators woulda just assumed that was a no-name rider at the back of the peloton, I'll bet.
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flag georgy291 (Jan 21, 2012 at 3:33)
 next time i see watson written on the road, im staying well away
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flag kwymore (Jan 21, 2012 at 10:10)
 hilarious!
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flag jedras (Jan 21, 2012 at 0:09)
 Thuosands of miles vs one flight. As time is equal to everyone, life's the art of choice.
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flag Davidtomas (Jan 23, 2012 at 9:10)
 Esta secuencia, cambió mi vida. Empecé a ver el freeride como un deporte muy superior al ciclismo en general, que es lo que se demuestra en la foto.
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flag ruckusflow (Jan 21, 2012 at 3:09)
 There was know doubt that Dave was the top contender for the King of the Mountain category!
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flag Mat12 (Jan 21, 2012 at 0:31)
 The last picture looks like he's gonna f*ck it straight over the bars. all those people in short shorts must have spooked the crap out of him
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flag amateur-Soldier (Jan 21, 2012 at 1:29)
 He did. He crashed, but the picture still remains iconic.
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flag epavichthesavage (Jan 21, 2012 at 1:39)
 It truly represents both sports decently , One dropping every bit of energy into pedaling, and one hucking huge and eating sh** but looking like a true bad ass all the same
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flag benlovell15 (Jan 21, 2012 at 10:30)
 Scott: "hey Dave!,, I have a plan!!!!!"
Dave: "yesss????"
Scott: "how would you feel about being RAD???"
Dave: "yeah sounds pretty good"
Scott: "it would also show the infidels how France should be ridden!!"
Dave: "sweet what do I have to do,,, any thing to beat them Lycra bums"
Scott: "JUMP THEM"......"them being the main peloton in the Tour Du France"
Dave: "PLAN"

so Dave and Scott went on there mission to be RAD and to make infidels look uncool, as we can now see they succeeded. They went on to live glorious lives knowing they had done the best ever sport proud!!

The end!
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flag badbadleroybrown (Jan 21, 2012 at 19:57)
 Yes, this is one of the radest sequences ever but there's a few things you missed...

1. Google the definition of "Infidel", it doesn't mean anything close to what you apparently think it means.

2. Any one of those "lycra bums" would stomp your ass on any type of bike you can think of; road, DH, or anything else. Talk all the shit you want, those guys live on their bikes and as foreign as a DH bike might feel to them in the first hour, they'd bury most of us mere mortals after just a few practice runs...

3. That's not even close to the main peloton... that's a very small group bringing up the rear after getting dropped from the main group. At that point in the race, the peloton was probably 100 riders strong.
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flag sheenisgreen (Jan 21, 2012 at 4:06)
 the guy standing in the front left behind the silver car has a niice outfit. im into the purple on yellow combo with flip flops and socks accessorized
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flag str4tegix (Jan 21, 2012 at 2:46)
 If i was a Tour Champion, and a DH rider would jump above me like that, i would stop, offer my bike to trade with him, and start riding DH for the rest of my life Smile
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flag rad-riding-hood (Jan 21, 2012 at 6:17)
 When one of the roadbikers found out he jumped over them: What? What an jerk! He could have hurt someone! Just to be safe, I'm never riding my road bike again.
If for some reason he rode over a group of mtbikers heading to a trail: What, really!? That's so sick bro , did he land it! Man that's awesome, I had no clue! Where's this guy so I can buy him a beer?
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flag ManuelMTB (Jan 21, 2012 at 6:34)
 "-Did you see that?!. -Yeah, crazy mtbiker flying over the peloton. Keep on pedaling. -Wow, Wish I could do that in this skinny bike"
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flag PauRexs (Jan 21, 2012 at 6:36)
 MTB/Cycling HISTORY!! For me this hit is like when HUMANS were on the Moon. It just shows how far the MTBspecie has gone far away...
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flag wigi (Jan 21, 2012 at 7:02)
 I love the response of that girl in yellow top near the landing... she clearly hasn't seen any real biker that day. 101% respect for this !
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flag saso (Jan 22, 2012 at 4:58)
 wigitron has commented! Razz
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flag NickMT (Jan 21, 2012 at 18:24)
 A man who found he could fly above those who looked down upon him. he is pure inspiration to those who can't grow wings. We salute you
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flag sortafast (Jan 21, 2012 at 19:58)
 Probably one of the bawlsiest things ever caught on a MTB film. Easily top 10 of the most awesomest moments in the world of freeride.
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flag daigneauu (Jan 21, 2012 at 22:30)
 This is like non-polar and polar solvents mixing. You never thought it was possible but when it happens it's really out of this world.
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flag TomWatkins (Jan 21, 2012 at 0:27)
 The most iconic image of mountain biking , it realy shows who we are as a community, people who want to take our beloved sport to the next level
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flag Honus (Jan 21, 2012 at 20:32)
 Amazing. The perfect juxtaposition of two completely different types of riding at the highest level.
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flag jerryhazard (Jan 21, 2012 at 6:45)
 Spanning the globe to bring you the constant variety of sport! The thrill of victory, and the agony of defeat! The human drama of athletic competition....
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flag yeti96 (Jan 21, 2012 at 3:48)
 Respect for the guy flying over the backs of the riders.But I can't see a backpack at the flying guy, so give him the backpack. He deserves it!!!
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flag ally-bassman (Jan 21, 2012 at 4:40)
 Love this sequence, I like to think of it as the MTB world shouting out "Hey there are other forms of Bicycle sports!" this sequence really let the world know that there is more to pedal bikes than road racing.

Brilliant.
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flag cianlikesbikes (Jan 21, 2012 at 12:45)
 After much thought, I have concluded that the only way these shots could be improved would be if they had both bacon and boobs. Mmmm. Bacon and boobs.
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flag knowpedder (Jan 21, 2012 at 13:42)
 IIRC he got picked up by the cops and arrested after he crashed...

Who the f*ck arrest somebody for biking at the tour de france?
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flag JRoe (Jan 21, 2012 at 12:44)
 IF Carlsberg did the Tour De France!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(if you don't get it type in on YouTube "if Carlsberg did Christmas crackers")
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flag Skootur (Jan 21, 2012 at 12:41)
 And all the roadies could do was stand by and watch. (Well, OK. They were actually sitting down and riding up a hill, thinking THAT was exciting. Man, the Steroids must really fry their brains!!!)
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flag pabloxxl (Jan 23, 2012 at 11:13)
 You Dave showed all of us people, riders what's freedom. Decision was tough but I believe it made impression.I hope you were alright after gap jump.
BE FREE,GO FREERIDE !!!
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flag ColeF-75 (Jan 21, 2012 at 8:48)
 its a bird, its a plane, no its a guy on a mountain bike... sound awesome!!!
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flag Kamba6 (Jan 21, 2012 at 6:13)
 You roadies may be fast but I can FLY!!!!???
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flag Banchorybiker (Jan 21, 2012 at 6:20)
 Dave-'Darn it I hit the tape with my back wheel, i'll need to go do it again!'
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flag bikesarefun1234 (Jan 21, 2012 at 6:21)
 I thought at the time and still think that was one of the stupids things.
He risked hurting other people. Watson did get hurt on this jump.
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flag sofarider1 (Jan 21, 2012 at 6:27)
 Tour De Air
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flag semenuk-fan (Jan 21, 2012 at 7:30)
 I bet road bikers thing to there self wow guys we actually suck that guy is hauling and were just rolling
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flag TheArbez (Jan 21, 2012 at 6:12)
 Great picture of the two polar opposites of biking coming together....at least inadvertently for the roadies.
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flag JoeKre (Jan 21, 2012 at 6:36)
 No wonder roadies seem to hate us, if only he landed it, they would treat us like gods!
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flag jtscott (Jan 21, 2012 at 6:50)
 "Mr. Watson, come here. I want to see you."
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flag eric25 (Jan 21, 2012 at 7:26)
 Hey guys look at that guy flying over us, I hope my wife doesn't see this cause he has bigger balls than any of us!!
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flag Cisnev (Jan 21, 2012 at 5:46)
 That IS very impressive! now for his next trick? he does it on one of those roadie's bikes and lands it clean!
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flag renzo1320 (Jan 21, 2012 at 11:31)
 this is so awesome... riding road bike is tough but freeride is a lot more awesome
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flag TYNT (Jan 21, 2012 at 19:41)
 Lance Armstrong passes to the front of the pack and Dave hucks it over the pack
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flag johnyyy (Jan 21, 2012 at 19:56)
 hah it was many years ago but it still keeps me with a big Wow in my mind such as this new evoc pack ;P
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flag WoodyTobiasJR (Jan 21, 2012 at 17:37)
 Did the UCI urine test Dave after the jump? His bike certainly wouldn't have been under the weight minimum.
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flag EndorphinDJ (Jan 21, 2012 at 15:19)
 I was wondering what my Grandad Dave has been up to since retiring from the Royal Air Force Wink
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flag STP977 (Jan 21, 2012 at 14:21)
 First one to the bottom wins
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flag Bisty (Jan 21, 2012 at 14:44)
 I remember at this when i saw it first time couple years ago. I've never seen a more punk on MTB ! ! !
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flag kim19 (Jan 21, 2012 at 20:16)
 One of many videos of this fantastic feat.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDLCuIlm8I0 />.....i just like the music.
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flag gingerprince (Jan 22, 2012 at 0:37)
 This stunt is the equivalent to a french man drivin a dirtbike over the superbowl in the US.
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flag Brajsy (Jan 22, 2012 at 23:54)
 One of the most iconic moments in Disorder films and legendary Freeride shot.
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flag lmsrider (Jan 23, 2012 at 1:20)
 I´ll take some serious shortcut and be in finish line in record time haha Smile)

Great jump
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flag SHARK555 Plus (Jan 25, 2012 at 2:42)
 was gonna say something witty, but then i saw the top comment was boobs, well played sir.
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flag crunchypopcorn (Jan 22, 2012 at 17:19)
 Its a BIRD! It's A PLANE! ITS.... wait thats not super man... Was that just a f*cking bike?
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flag JABBA2010 (Jan 22, 2012 at 8:17)
 Would be sick if there was a vid and he kicked one of the racers in the head on the way down haha
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flag gtschallenge (Jan 22, 2012 at 6:09)
 This photo inspired me to jump over pope's car, But it was just inspiration, never had those balls...
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flag freerideco (Jan 22, 2012 at 7:52)
 Hey guys, I found a short-cut!!
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flag neimbc (Jan 21, 2012 at 13:07)
 Tour De France: Abbreviated version.
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flag harrisonschreiner (Jan 21, 2012 at 12:54)
 I love all of the oblivious people in the crowd. They must have been pretty confused in the seconds following this feat!
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flag FI5HERMAN (Jan 21, 2012 at 10:26)
 Once upon a time.. there was a race between a tortoise and a hare. the hare chose to ride a road bike because he though he would be more aero and go faster but on the other hand the tortoise was a retired dh racer so when the hare took off on his road bike the tortoise just took his time on his road bike and did a couple shuttle runs with the other tortoises and then wen he realized that the race was almost over he just went straight down the hill like a real man instead of winding back and forth on the road like the hare.. at one point he actually saw the hair under him as he pulled off a huge ass road gap and every on that saw was frozen in shock. and in the end the tortoise won the race with 10 minutes before the hare finished on his gay ass road bike. the end.. f*ckin sick backpack
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flag FS4M1K3 (Jan 21, 2012 at 10:43)
 notice how the bike tire just barely scrubbed the rope? balls to the walls boyz!
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flag tomasyr (Jan 21, 2012 at 10:54)
 Im sure, that next time will be there Cam Zink doing a huge backflip over the road bikers. Thats, evolution!!!
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flag forestman (Jan 21, 2012 at 10:15)
 Anyone notice he touched the striped tape with his rear tire but didn't break it
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flag greencarrots (Jan 21, 2012 at 9:31)
 This was truly a revolutionary stunt that showed how much us mountainbikers hate roadies
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flag steviej (Jan 21, 2012 at 9:17)
 Riders are often told to get in the breakaway for try and get some exposure, Dave Watson's idea was better.
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flag haydendmorrison (Jan 21, 2012 at 9:20)
 I remember seeing this when I was just getting into riding and it was pretty inspiring. True hero
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flag vtcyclist (Jan 21, 2012 at 11:04)
 Good thing someone photographed the sequence, you know the rules....."Pics or it did not happen". 8- )))
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flag DBomberMan (Jan 21, 2012 at 11:11)
 its funny how pretty much everybody is oblivious to the fact that there is a mountain biker flying above them
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flag ilike2ride (Jan 21, 2012 at 11:57)
 You know what makes boring road biking that your dad makes you watch even better...some badass dude jumping the leaders
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flag holywha (Jan 21, 2012 at 12:36)
 By the looks of things I think it is obvious who has the bigger peloton here!
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flag tanline91 (Jan 21, 2012 at 12:39)
 The most EPIC jump combining two sports that are similar, but also so different for a reason!
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flag peesh (Jan 21, 2012 at 11:52)
 If I write the most clever comment I'll win?
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flag scantregard (Jan 21, 2012 at 5:42)
 every road stage should have a gap jump like this, it would be the most entertaining part Smile
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flag JObarR (Jan 21, 2012 at 11:12)
 super Dave Watson .et on dit merci a ce rider d avoir montré la voit a tous les rider de maintenant !! Smile
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flag Evan-Littauer (Jan 21, 2012 at 11:13)
 You know, I might be a little off the trail. But who doesn't like creative shortcuts!
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flag Hellwalker (Jan 21, 2012 at 9:15)
 True spirit of freeriding... Great lines can be found anywhere...(even on roadies territory!)
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flag Terrafire (Jan 21, 2012 at 8:52)
 He thinks: I'm totally going to land this, BROWN POOOOOWWWW"

Then he bails. Hard.
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flag tobylikesbikes (Jan 21, 2012 at 4:24)
 love how they wrote watson on the road, and cant beleave he clips the tape as he lands, dudes a BOSS
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flag tomallen1 (Jan 21, 2012 at 4:28)
 soo wanna see a few more photos at the end , because the rebound looks like its going to take him out
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flag toubi (Jan 21, 2012 at 0:23)
 did he actually miss the roadbikes on this car? ...bad timing! ;D
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flag pellegrinimtb Plus (Jan 21, 2012 at 4:19)
 Nice trow , but Why the hell that dude is inside the trunk covered in a blanket????!
Bodies disposal at the tour????
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flag Keit (Jan 21, 2012 at 1:02)
 a leap of faith and when faith leaves you evoc saves the day (he ate it and dropped his pants but still made sports personality of the year with the bbc for this one)
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flag marinlmasher (Jan 21, 2012 at 3:54)
 Keep it civil! Be constructive and on topic when their is a mountain biker at a road race
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flag Angryham (Jan 21, 2012 at 4:17)
 is it a bird? is it a plane? nope, it's steve peat's french cousin!
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flag juanzo (Jan 21, 2012 at 4:48)
 Classical music and heavy metal, all in the same theater, playing at the same time. And look at the timing...
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flag deadpool2e (Jan 21, 2012 at 1:28)
 love WATSON painted on the road and his back tyre tapping the red and white tape...
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flag dropoff16 (Jan 21, 2012 at 0:09)
 Everyone is either thinking "What the F*ck" or "What a huck"
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flag bman33 (Jan 21, 2012 at 13:50)
 "Here I Come to Save the DAAAAAAY!!!!"
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flag sxvr6 (Jan 21, 2012 at 13:56)
 Road Bike and uci are so overrated
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flag gavitron (Jan 21, 2012 at 14:13)
 The moment people realized mt biking is whats up!
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flag mossyriders (Jan 21, 2012 at 14:39)
 notice how no 1 seems to be watching the race....haha
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flag driftboatdan (Jan 21, 2012 at 13:49)
 Aye Pierre, I tink I have some mud in my eye.
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flag ktm87 (Jan 21, 2012 at 12:54)
 its a bird! its a plane! no, its a mountain biker!!!
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flag Eddie-Moncada (Jan 21, 2012 at 12:57)
 Thats right! Show em' roadies who are the best!
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flag Konda (Jan 21, 2012 at 13:03)
 Why downwards is better than upwards...
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flag Emerys (Jan 21, 2012 at 14:43)
 its a new camera angle...
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flag spankthewan (Jan 21, 2012 at 14:47)
 The Alp d'Huez stage approves aerial surveillance of the peloton.
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flag lukasd (Jan 21, 2012 at 2:47)
 Why exhaust yourself by going up, when going down is much more fun!
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flag Cannondales (Jan 21, 2012 at 17:28)
 If this was a pancake it would be a really good pancake
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flag michalwrx (Jan 21, 2012 at 2:50)
 he has showed how to ride a bike correctly Smile
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flag specona (Jan 21, 2012 at 17:15)
 its a bird, its a plane, no its a mountain biker!
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flag fiberglassguy27 (Jan 21, 2012 at 16:58)
 Best comment !!!!!!! I Win!!!!!
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flag mybicycle (Jan 21, 2012 at 14:54)
 This was the quickest way to get something in common with Lance.
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flag TURKTURK (Jan 21, 2012 at 16:08)
 did he crash in the end? like when he landed?
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flag jkipp (Jan 21, 2012 at 16:30)
 Better test Dave for performance enhancing drugs. He was pretty high....
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flag tdoyle1995 (Jan 21, 2012 at 11:17)
 damn that evoc bag is rad
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flag b-mack (Jan 21, 2012 at 2:27)
 It is this moment, above all,that makes me proud to be a mountain biker.
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flag victoriarider (Jan 21, 2012 at 12:24)
 This is supposed to be a No Fly Zone!
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flag jonop (Jan 21, 2012 at 12:25)
 he should of worn lycra like the road cyclists
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flag amarok (Jan 21, 2012 at 12:35)
 Nope, its still boring from up here!
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flag flight2live (Jan 21, 2012 at 12:10)
 these wheels were made for flying
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flag NateL (Jan 21, 2012 at 11:39)
 Way to show the roadies!!!!!!!
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flag tomb-2 (Jan 21, 2012 at 11:42)
 " You're going the wrong way!"
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flag stutaylor (Jan 21, 2012 at 11:51)
 Now thats proper riding! Dont see the fascination in road riding, you can travel down any road in a car, cant take a car up and down mountains!
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flag JRoe (Jan 21, 2012 at 12:57)
 Even Danny hart and the athertons ride road bikes.
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flag gumol (Jan 21, 2012 at 12:02)
 1 mountain biker was waaaaaaaaay more interesting than 100 road cyclists
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flag RvsBmw (Jan 21, 2012 at 2:03)
 I'm going Down like a Boss, bitches!
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flag Rambo1501 (Jan 21, 2012 at 11:38)
 BIG BALLS! that is all enough saaid.
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flag thagoofyrider Plus (Jan 21, 2012 at 12:45)
 Hey! I can read my own name from here!!
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flag Philride (Jan 21, 2012 at 12:49)
 the only interesting thing of the tour de france Wink
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flag nathf2010 (Jan 21, 2012 at 11:25)
 saw this on u tube wa a ledge
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flag kim19 (Jan 21, 2012 at 17:45)
 "WATS' uppppppppppppppppppppppppp!!!!"
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flag jameshealey (Jan 21, 2012 at 11:31)
 Touch the tape and get 2 points......
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flag Andy-4x (Jan 21, 2012 at 1:45)
 i first saw this on a video it looked well ace
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flag liebherrmaster (Jan 21, 2012 at 12:38)
 Money or fun ? he chose !
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flag brett878 Plus (Jan 21, 2012 at 11:41)
 I would like to see Lance Armstrong gap the Tour of France.
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flag minishredthegnar (Jan 21, 2012 at 19:26)
 that landing is so smooooooooth
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flag csucsnowman (Jan 22, 2012 at 11:50)
 man! i been trying to find a poster or picture of this forever, anyone??
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flag deathmetaldownhill (Jan 22, 2012 at 13:10)
 That was no downhiller. That was a roadie taking a short cut.
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flag bikecats (Jan 22, 2012 at 13:54)
 dude whos that man he can fly like a bird
REDBULL GIVES YOU WINGSSSSS
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flag swing81ski (Jan 22, 2012 at 11:18)
 Mountain bikers 1 roadies 0
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flag dynamatt (Jan 22, 2012 at 10:55)
 The only thing he's missing is his cape
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flag socommk23 (Jan 22, 2012 at 8:13)
 Freeriding.......the only style going forward, not in circles!
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flag rednova (Jan 22, 2012 at 8:49)
 "Wait, what.... there are no road bike bikes at the rampage!!!"
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flag dirtydroog (Jan 22, 2012 at 9:24)
 Liberté, égalité, big-air
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flag slope-shreder (Jan 22, 2012 at 15:52)
 This guy should be medicated because he is way to sick to be on his bike!
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flag R1PP1NR1DER (Jan 22, 2012 at 18:04)
 Hey ladies... the trail is up here!
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flag dillonchamberlain (Jan 25, 2012 at 11:23)
 spine protector? i could use that!
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flag xanman95 (Jan 26, 2012 at 13:15)
 well I guess he can say he flies on the descents...
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flag chiquitogwapito (Jan 29, 2012 at 15:25)
 Why road when you can FFLLLYYYY!!!!!!!
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flag j5ive (Jan 24, 2012 at 6:48)
 After seeing that the Roadies balls just got even smaller!
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flag dawhite (Jan 23, 2012 at 17:36)
 Tour De France got a little easier to watch
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flag jpjpj (Jan 22, 2012 at 18:28)
 This is some real FREERIDE!


Freeride Spirit is alive
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flag wizido (Jan 22, 2012 at 21:09)
 There was the road gap, now we have the road bike gap !
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flag fuzzymc (Jan 22, 2012 at 23:26)
 The only rider in this picture who is on a natural high!!!!!!!!!!
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flag JameyP (Jan 22, 2012 at 7:43)
 "Look mom, no performance enhancers!"
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flag hikerguy98 (Jan 22, 2012 at 7:39)
 You either gotta be good or be good at it
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flag konapinky (Jan 21, 2012 at 19:58)
 when i grow up. I wanna do a tour de france gap!
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flag ymmit (Jan 21, 2012 at 0:52)
 Going over a road, is more fun than going on a road!!
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flag Fierro (Jan 21, 2012 at 20:12)
 Here it is shown that it takes balls MTB and road cycling legs only.
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flag remie (Jan 21, 2012 at 0:53)
 bikers meet BIKERS, leap of faith!
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flag sugar (Jan 21, 2012 at 19:42)
 It how I'd want to overtake the Peloton!!
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flag mzk1997 (Jan 21, 2012 at 18:25)
 Its all fun and games until you go over your handlebars.
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flag Macdady (Jan 21, 2012 at 18:57)
 hey look the one rider in that picture that has BALLS!
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flag darrrenx (Jan 21, 2012 at 11:02)
 you aint got nothing on that!!! Razz
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flag andieanajones (Jan 21, 2012 at 21:54)
 What climbs up must HUCK down.
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flag chakies88 (Jan 21, 2012 at 23:51)
 This is the high class action on high class event!!
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flag dnben94 (Jan 22, 2012 at 5:13)
 I bet his balls are so big he cant even sit down!
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flag bmxerjosh1 (Jan 21, 2012 at 0:21)
 As a road rider in this race would say:
"Oh crap whats that!, Oh wait its just one of those cyclist who actually have fun, dang it. All this spandex wearing, leg shaving, granny gearing, hill climbing is for the birds. Any one wanna buy a road bike? I need some cash for a Specialized Demo!"
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flag Natpie (Jan 22, 2012 at 7:17)
 Trying big gives a chance to success and the pain feels sweet...
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flag rafa95 (Jan 22, 2012 at 4:23)
 how am i suposed to win the backpack if i don't have words for this? O.O
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flag goodman245 (Jan 22, 2012 at 2:51)
 yep i think he does run sombrio clothing with a few others
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flag POLLockVISualz (Jan 21, 2012 at 0:27)
 mountain biker have always been a couple steps above road bikers
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flag MTBSaffa (Jan 22, 2012 at 0:55)
 I hit this gap once, then you I saw your face and crashed!
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flag JuVerre (Jan 22, 2012 at 2:04)
 Ladies and Gentlemen! Welcome to the TOUR DE FLIGHT!
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flag bareettdayvis (Jan 21, 2012 at 18:11)
 Red Bull Rampage is getting clever in converting cycling fans.
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flag cdnmtbkr (Jan 21, 2012 at 12:19)
 All spandex - full (face) glory!!!
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flag maelo (Jan 21, 2012 at 4:25)
 this remembers me "tight ski racers" and "free riders" .....i all action sports there is people that get it wrong.
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flag Shredder-boy (Jan 21, 2012 at 7:00)
 Try hittin' that on a road bike! Big Grin
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flag frost1988 (Jan 21, 2012 at 7:19)
 And the road cyclists thought they were flying then the mountain biker showed them how its done
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flag barzaka (Jan 21, 2012 at 3:26)
 They see me gappin', they hatin'!
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flag goodman245 (Jan 21, 2012 at 9:19)
 if carlsberg made the tour de france this would be it
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flag ccc93 (Jan 21, 2012 at 6:56)
 The hardest part of learning how to ride a bike.
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flag stolennick (Jan 21, 2012 at 4:35)
 Uci was propably pissed because he showed the world the fun side of cycling Smile
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flag hairy1976 (Jan 21, 2012 at 4:46)
 roadies then trains whats next to jump over?
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flag milanboez (Jan 21, 2012 at 4:48)
 One small step for man, one giant leap for free-riding
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flag toca1992 (Jan 21, 2012 at 3:19)
 Rock n' roll is free so come and get it!
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flag duncanPalka (Jan 21, 2012 at 4:40)
 i don't like letting my bike touch the road either
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flag cyr29 (Jan 21, 2012 at 3:20)
 two faces of our sport challenging elements
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flag DJumperNick (Jan 21, 2012 at 7:25)
 And The winner of the tour de France is..... Dave!!!!
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flag mrhgprorider (Jan 21, 2012 at 4:10)
 Dave Watson!!!!!1 Nice Freeerider!
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flag brokentapedeck (Jan 21, 2012 at 3:58)
 place snappy backpack winning comment here
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flag derry6564 (Jan 21, 2012 at 8:59)
 road cyclist: aww maan! I wanna do that!
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flag MingMtnMedia (Jan 21, 2012 at 8:44)
 I guess this is Tour De France Germany style!
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flag natewynanscreations (Jan 21, 2012 at 8:37)
 this is real biking. pfff, roadies.
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flag lumberjerk (Jan 21, 2012 at 8:02)
 the historic tour de watson and tour de france intersection, always an exciting stage of our sport.
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flag copenodoubt (Jan 21, 2012 at 9:07)
 lets give these fans something to cheer for.
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flag danmobile (Jan 21, 2012 at 4:09)
 awesome man!! sticking it to the Lycra clads!!
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flag Sneze (Jan 21, 2012 at 9:14)
 I say they try it again in this years tour
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flag oldschoolj Plus (Jan 21, 2012 at 7:34)
 Super Dave jumps tour riders in a single leap...of faith.
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flag deggzy (Jan 21, 2012 at 7:43)
 Well at least the Tour De France edit will have a decent crash section!
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flag tomlye (Jan 21, 2012 at 3:54)
 Hey Roadies i found a Shortcut !!
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flag alexx89 (Jan 21, 2012 at 7:44)
 Roadies always under my wheels
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flag pieman6 (Jan 21, 2012 at 6:30)
 "Ew i can see up his shorts!"
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flag sugar (Jan 21, 2012 at 9:45)
 Does anyone know which way is the quickest to the Finish Line??
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flag pankuucinjsh (Jan 21, 2012 at 5:22)
 Real man fly's above the road riders! xD
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flag harriieee (Jan 21, 2012 at 6:07)
 There are so many shit comments on this feature.
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flag schnecor000 (Jan 21, 2012 at 10:02)
 dave sending it over a shwarbly mountain road
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flag transitionrider19 (Jan 21, 2012 at 10:02)
 by far the best one so far.... this was a turning point in mtb history!
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flag yeti96 (Jan 21, 2012 at 5:31)
 This must be a awesome feeling. Respect!!!
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flag Jazzguy71 (Jan 21, 2012 at 5:30)
 Jump that Roadies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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flag codyboy1996 (Jan 21, 2012 at 10:32)
 Downhill is always better than uphill
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flag Pickleman147 (Jan 21, 2012 at 10:13)
 Wonder what the fine is for being that awesome
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flag mrmizzle5 (Jan 21, 2012 at 10:16)
 the 5 seconds watching the tour was ever cool...
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flag lars123123 (Jan 21, 2012 at 3:02)
 "Hey roadies, You're going the wrong way!!!"
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flag njhop (Jan 21, 2012 at 11:01)
 Hey, did you know there was a road race today?
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flag yxbix (Jan 21, 2012 at 9:57)
 its a shortcut. I think...
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flag yumadil (Jan 21, 2012 at 6:09)
 "Hey look, there's a road race today..."
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flag fifel (Jan 21, 2012 at 6:01)
 Its a bird it's a plane ........... Nooo it's a downhill menace
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flag madmon (Jan 21, 2012 at 9:59)
 i like frame 11..............endo
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flag nickridesforkicks (Jan 21, 2012 at 5:49)
 this picture should be the defintion of INSANE in the dictionary Big Grin!!!!!!
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flag howler986 (Jan 21, 2012 at 6:22)
 That is pretty sick
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flag schnecor000 (Jan 21, 2012 at 10:00)
 dave sending it over a shwarbly mountain road
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flag dlproductionsjasper (Jan 21, 2012 at 7:59)
 You should see what happens next...
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flag kim19 (Jan 21, 2012 at 18:39)
 ... didnt exactly ride away from it. But still awesome!
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flag phantommtb (Jan 21, 2012 at 8:05)
 No.... This is how your ride a bike.....
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flag thevondals (Jan 21, 2012 at 7:53)
 " look mum theres a airplane in the sky "
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flag kurmo Plus (Jan 21, 2012 at 21:13)
 Wheres the peloton?
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flag freddy-b (Jan 26, 2012 at 8:57)
 i like this.
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flag strider (Jan 21, 2012 at 7:32)
 Tour De Huck
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flag mcdog Plus (Jan 21, 2012 at 0:14)
 "Hey, I'm going to win, the others guys still in the uphill, so wide open!!!"
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flag neimbc (Jan 22, 2012 at 17:12)
 "Hey Armstrong, sure you can climb. But can you do this!"
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flag samsq (Jan 21, 2012 at 8:18)
 The main difference between mountain biking and road biking is that with mountain biking you don't need drugs to get high.
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flag damagraphics (Jan 21, 2012 at 4:46)
 One man humiliating a whole scene in a blink of an eye!
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flag dj-uk-scottie (Jan 21, 2012 at 0:21)
 the art of flight. . . mountain bike edition
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flag Chris-GER (Jan 21, 2012 at 5:21)
 they can't see me rollin'...Cause i'm droppin'

ABOVE THEM AAAAHAHAAAAAHAA!!!!

Dave Watson 4 Freeride Legend!!
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flag hellco (Jan 23, 2012 at 11:23)
 Oh SpandaLero!!!!
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flag RobbyBriers Plus (Jan 21, 2012 at 6:25)
 'SUP GUYS?
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flag patchC (Jan 23, 2012 at 11:03)
 ha easy
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flag smeenkie5 (Jan 23, 2012 at 4:23)
 F*ck yeah!!
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flag Justcruizing (Jan 22, 2012 at 0:14)
 Thats hill!!
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flag sugar (Jan 21, 2012 at 19:37)
 Now that's a short cut!!
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flag NAWL (Jan 21, 2012 at 1:30)
 Road Gapping some roadies
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flag s21l1 (Jan 21, 2012 at 9:47)
 He crashed because of the huge balls.
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flag RockCrawler (Jan 21, 2012 at 9:48)
 Nice Shot ;D
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flag LTmtb (Jan 21, 2012 at 9:36)
 Take that spandex!
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flag theman1232 (Jan 21, 2012 at 9:20)
 What a bad*ss is all I can say.
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flag avnish (Jan 21, 2012 at 3:32)
 Dropping into the history of biking. Like a boss.
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flag kmak (Jan 21, 2012 at 1:17)
 Always has and will be the true revolutionary freerider in my mind!, nothing has yet to top that..defining moment in freeride right there.
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flag Smith44Demo (Jan 21, 2012 at 10:01)
 Tour de Ragdoll
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flag james1306 (Jan 21, 2012 at 5:34)
 well he has picked the quickest way down the mountain.
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flag lenmerderdenfer (Jan 21, 2012 at 3:06)
 Merde alors !
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flag patchesuk (Jan 21, 2012 at 2:58)
 After reviewing the suggestion box, UCI attempt to bridge the gap between road riders and down hill.
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flag cleangetaway (Jan 21, 2012 at 10:30)
 BAAANGAAAARAAAAAANG!!!!
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flag Duffersss (Jan 21, 2012 at 3:11)
 The Downhiller just wanted to give the roadies a birds eye view of how big his balls were.
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flag laurencethorpe (Jan 21, 2012 at 12:09)
 who won last weeks?
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flag Robnickels (Jan 21, 2012 at 12:04)
 ever heard of a tripod?
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flag migkab (Jan 21, 2012 at 1:14)
 Putain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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flag tetsuwa (Jan 21, 2012 at 1:28)
 I feel rudeness for Roadracing.
I am ashamed as a Mountainbiker.
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flag sugar (Jan 21, 2012 at 16:14)
 In "Roadies" dreams!!!!
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flag Da-Moose (Jan 21, 2012 at 0:10)
 Like a boss.
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flag JevinHoll (Jan 21, 2012 at 9:27)
 Look mom, he's flying
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flag yeti96 (Jan 21, 2012 at 9:18)
 This is why we go mountainbiking
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flag giant-mtb (Jan 21, 2012 at 3:53)
 The frame of this bike is at my local bike shop, looks wrecked!
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flag oli345 (Jan 21, 2012 at 3:13)
 Holy S*** Batman
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flag andi-social (Jan 21, 2012 at 2:17)
 f*ck you uci! ride against the machine!
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flag LlewVerge (Jan 21, 2012 at 0:37)
 that proves the X axis is better then the Y axis :3
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flag jammiedodger (Jan 21, 2012 at 7:38)
 sweet!!!!
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flag nesquick (Jan 21, 2012 at 1:10)
 What happend?
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flag orangeclutch (Jan 21, 2012 at 3:41)
 wowwwwwwww sexy or what!
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flag Bforpresident (Jan 21, 2012 at 2:51)
 Incoming!!
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flag faaz (Jan 21, 2012 at 9:10)
 sweet.
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flag sysavage (Jan 21, 2012 at 8:47)
 Doesnt count haha
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flag murphy1 (Jan 21, 2012 at 8:33)
 This says... Park your none-sense and ride your bike...
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flag RideDuncon (Jan 21, 2012 at 0:11)
 Everyone can ride on a road!!
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flag jo-m (Jan 21, 2012 at 7:54)
 Where is Dave now?
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flag ManuelMTB (Jan 21, 2012 at 7:59)
 Probably in jail
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flag WoodyTobiasJR (Jan 21, 2012 at 17:38)
 I think he runs Sombrio
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flag SombrioCartel (Jan 22, 2012 at 8:02)
 Yep. Founder and M.F.C.E.O.
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flag DHryder (Jan 21, 2012 at 5:00)
 "just wanna catch the finish"
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