Stunting

This video is absolutely insane. This is a rider's-eye-view of the 2010 Valparaíso Cerro Abajo, a Chilean "urban downhill bike race". Otherwise known as crazy shit you'll never see me—or Good Feed Blog's Ryan O'Hanlon—doing.

This is a death wish. On my list of “Extreme Activities to Never Attempt,” urban mountain biking is at the top.

...You start out at the top of Cerro Carcel, one of Valparaíso’s many hills. Then, basically, it’s a maddening free-for-all down through the city streets-cum-mountains, over rocks, off of walls, and up ramps. The course is taped off, forcing you down narrow sidewalks and tight staircases. If that wasn’t enough, the occasional stray dog might get in your way, too. There’s no word on what the deal with the pinstripe suit is, but we’re not asking any questions.

I'll echo O'Hanlon's suggestion that you click "full screen" before watching the video. Then sit back, strap in, and hold on tight (that's what she said).


VCA 2010 RACE RUN from changoman on Vimeo.