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Downhill bike race in Chile is insanity at its finest

by Justin Delaney (RSS feed) on Mar 3rd 2011 at 3:30PM

I have seen insanity and it happens on the streets of Valparaiso, Chile. The Valparaiso Cerro Abajo Race is a legendary urban bike race and is more extreme than skydiving out of an exploding F-18 piloted by Charlie Sheen - while chugging a 2 liter of Mountain Dew. The rider must brave jumps, stray dogs, and flights of stairs along the steep downhill path. The first person perspective provided by the excellent helmet cam lets us take in every glorious and frightening detail. Do yourself a favor and watch this one in full screen mode.

Also, check out this roundup from the 2011 race, which was won by Filip Polc.

Video - VCA 2010 RACE RUN from changoman on Vimeo.

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Reader Comments (Page 3 of 3)

Mike Mar 23rd 2011 8:07PM

The "white guy" while a douche is an employee for UCI..... probably wants to get this guy on some circuit ride or to sign him to a deal. Frank F*ck OFF! You just keep trolling internet sites to try and insult people..... this guy is amazing who are you to downplay his accomplishment. Get on your three wheeled trike and get me some milk and cookies.... your Mom's hungry

DanM Apr 4th 2011 2:23PM

I'm guessing he was working with the race organizers in some capacity. The UCI doesn't normally just "show up" to events, as far as I know. It actually looked to me like he was suggesting that the rider wear more protection (like a full-face helmet) next time...

ximik Mar 24th 2011 5:26PM

the only way that race could be improved is to remove all breaks on the bikes.

Dennis McCormick-Kovacich Mar 26th 2011 3:45AM

Did anyone else get a stiff neck watching this from trying to look up and see more of the road ahead?

Tamaresque Apr 29th 2011 8:13AM

Yes, constantly. As a motorcycle rider I kept thinking, "Head up! Head up!". More photos and an interesting article here: http://dirt.mpora.com/news/filip-polc-wins-2011-valparaiso-cerro-abajo.html#comment-76236

Frank Mar 28th 2011 11:39AM

My name is Frank and I'm a complete douchebag. Why do I feel a professional mountain biker is putting himself in needless danger? Dont know. But I also think the same about pro NFL, NBA, etc. It's all so scary and uneccessary. I'm almost as ridiculous as the dog lover. Really? Putting a dog in danger? Why would the race promoters throw a dog in the mix? What am I doing on this site anyway? I'm going back to the Dora the Explora page where only the monkey gets hurt.

Bob King Apr 2nd 2011 12:05PM

Frank: You've got style and class.

Knuckleheads and jerks abound. Appears as if they don't bother you and that's a good thing.

Don't know about the Dora the Explorer bit, however ....that comment's a little too self-deprecating. I do get it, though.

Bob King majskyking at g mail dot com

bernardita Leay Mar 28th 2011 10:13PM

increible, me encanto, ojala avisen para ir a verlos.

Yahdah Mar 29th 2011 1:06AM

ONLY IN THE AMERICAS !!

ViVa Americanos !!!!

Jerry Mar 29th 2011 5:08PM

Then he has to pedal back up?

MsJaxFla Apr 6th 2011 10:13AM

I don't like it ONE bit... when I was a kid I could have done that ride, but I would NOT sacrifice hurting that dog for such stupid glory! And for what? I am still thinking of that poor dog.... very upsetting to me, it does not take anything special to do this... except maybe youth..... stupid, stupid, stupid.