Intense Swiss alpine descents cycling video

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Eric Marth

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Feb 9, 2023, 9:25:34 AM2/9/23
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This is well outside the style of bikes and riding we discuss around here but I wanted to share a video I've enjoyed. Forgive me if this has been discussed or shared before. 


It's from Safa Brian, a former bicycle messenger with a popular cycling YouTube channel. And you might have seen in some of Terry B's videos (also NSFRBW). The video collects some of his long descents from a trip to Switzerland in 2022. 

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There are beautiful vistas, impressive roads, cows, bridges, cobbles, fog, mist, chateaux, tunnels and stunning mountains. There is crazy speed, carbon bikes, dangerous maneuvering, fast music and a crash. 

I've watched this twice in the past few months and find it totally mesmerizing, it's a blast. I've read about all of these passes in Jobst Brandt's alpine ride diaries so it's nice to have some moving pictures of these places. 

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At over twenty minutes there's plenty to see and there are some nice scenes intercut with what looks like 8mm film footage and alpine b-roll. 

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Too crazy for you? A fun viewing experience? I don't think I'll ever ride anything like this but I've found it a real pleasure to watch. 

Keith Paugh

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Feb 9, 2023, 10:38:29 AM2/9/23
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This is great. Fun to watch. 
Beautiful country. I love it when a place is unmistakable for any other.

Reminded me of the Claude Lelouch film Renez-vous
Another very different type of "riding" mind you.
Thanks for sharing!
k.

On Feb 9, 2023, at 6:25 AM, Eric Marth <eric...@gmail.com> wrote:


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This is well outside the style of bikes and riding we discuss around here but I wanted to share a video I've enjoyed. Forgive me if this has been discussed or shared before. 


It's from Safa Brian, a former bicycle messenger with a popular cycling YouTube channel. And you might have seen in some of Terry B's videos (also NSFRBW). The video collects some of his long descents from a trip to Switzerland in 2022. 

<Screen Shot 2023-02-09 at 9.19.05 AM.png>


There are beautiful vistas, impressive roads, cows, bridges, cobbles, fog, mist, chateaux, tunnels and stunning mountains. There is crazy speed, carbon bikes, dangerous maneuvering, fast music and a crash. 

I've watched this twice in the past few months and find it totally mesmerizing, it's a blast. I've read about all of these passes in Jobst Brandt's alpine ride diaries so it's nice to have some moving pictures of these places. 

<Screen Shot 2023-02-09 at 9.18.49 AM.png>


At over twenty minutes there's plenty to see and there are some nice scenes intercut with what looks like 8mm film footage and alpine b-roll. 

<Screen Shot 2023-02-09 at 9.18.57 AM.png>


Too crazy for you? A fun viewing experience? I don't think I'll ever ride anything like this but I've found it a real pleasure to watch. 

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George Schick

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Feb 9, 2023, 1:53:30 PM2/9/23
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If you really want to lose your cookies watch this insane urban downhill in South America:

Joe Mullins

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Feb 9, 2023, 4:16:31 PM2/9/23
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I wonder how many of those screaming kids tried some of those sections after getting stoked watching that guy. 
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