Just can’t help but post these videos even though they don’t have a single boat in them. After watching the movie Free Solo, and watching these two videos below, it seems we’re on a new trajectory for human potential, right at the edge of the intersection of physically impossible and mentally ill.
I’ve never thought of myself as a wimp, but I do now.
Here’s the start of the race:
But wait, there’s more. That’s only the beginning. The Mountain of Hell race is an enduro freeride event held in the northern French Alps. The course starts from the glacier of Les 2 Alpes, and descends 2,600 meters over 20km of brutal tracks and climbs featuring snow, ice, shingle, rocks and camber, before reaching the finish line in Venosc.
Here’s a video from the point of view of one of the leading rider’s helmet cam (if you can stand it):
John Pyle says:
insane, must have good medical insurance.
John Forsyth says:
I am exhausted
steve schwartz says:
That was the most awesome death defying video I have ever seen. I thought I could possibly do it during the first 3 minutes but no way after that.
Paul Koch says:
French cyclists, like their French solo sailor colleagues seem to be made from the same stock. Brave, albeit possibly insane enjoyers of life.
Nathan Lunstrum says:
I think you’re being too hard on yourself Steve :) Isn’t it more about one’s perspective and past life experiences than being a wimp? I used to climb at an advanced level and still mountain bike at an expert level. But I’m a beginner at sailing and at 6kts in my little boat I’m starting to feel panicked and just on the edge of control…which I’m sure many of the experienced sailers here would find “wimpy” :)
Philip Myer says:
Absolute madness- crazy wonderful stuff.
Vince Bobrosky says:
Couldn’t stop watching! WOW. Beautiful scenery!