Today's descent was certainly a thrill ride.
I can't begin to imagine what that must be like.
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07-12-2009, 05:52 PM #1
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07-12-2009, 06:09 PM #2
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Wow! Awesome video. I am such a speed wienie, I can't imagine doing anything even close to that. But a joy to watch.
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07-12-2009, 08:14 PM #3
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Just *watching* the descent makes me wanna p
in my shorts chamois
lol.
Great vid clip, thx for posting!
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07-12-2009, 08:24 PM #4
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I find it impressive and a little annoying that much of his skill has to do with getting around all of the "traffic."
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07-12-2009, 10:32 PM #5
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If you are impressed by that, then what about the motorcyclist who followed him and the cameraman who filmed him, standing on the motorcycle.
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07-13-2009, 04:55 AM #6
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backwards at times!
Originally Posted by papaver
If you are impressed by that, then what about the motorcyclist who followed him and the cameraman who filmed him, standing on the motorcycle.
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07-13-2009, 05:16 AM #7
Head up. Shoulders down.
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That reminds me of the comment that Ginger Rogers did everything Fred Astaire ever did - only backwards. And in heels. Originally Posted by tulip
Nice riding, Fab.
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