When people ask where the true Sportsmen have gone, one should look no further than this. It is so encouraging to witness. Thanks for sharing Syd & Macky.
Something about a real race that makes these binge worthy. Don’t get me wrong. I loved the crazy solo challenges you did during the last year. Everesting etc. but you two are made for racing. Syd praying for your full recovery so you can race again too. You two make a great team!
Flumes were ditches that they used for logging back in the old timey days. They would dam up a creek fill the pond with logs then blow a hole in the dam and wash the logs down the flume.
Nick thanks for the explanation! I have always heard about the Flume Trail in Tahoe...now that I just bought me my first new Mt Bike in about 25 years, this Summer I finally will plan to ride it. But on this adventure my new bike has BATTERIES! Yea!
A "flume' is a man-made earthen or wooden structure used to move logs (or other material), by water, from high elevations to lower elevations. In the day, there were very many elaborate structures that were built to connect and bridge gaps in the terrain. The more you know. Your route is along one of the walls of a flume.
Have you guys ever considered using a Whoop band? Would be cool to see Mackys heart rate, daily strain, recovery, sleep and such on these races. Awesome work Macky! So impressive!
Both of you are doing an awesome job! I am still pissed that they didn't start you in the front on day 1. This is the first race that a national champ starts in the back. I am surprised that Niner did not create a special bike for you, instead of a sticker pack. Forget my rant, I'm stupid. You guys are doing an awesome job! All your hard work is paying off. Keep it up, Syd and Macky!
Wow, flying past gear bikes up, across, and dowhill. Here at home I was clapping when he took the podium. And he's a always a gentleman to others - that's a hero.
You desend like a maniac! Which is why you have broken some bones racing...I give you credit for that awesomeness! I'm in the Mr Schultz and Mr Franklin category though....and since I just got a total shoulder replacement last December 21...and 70 years experienced on this 3rd rock, I gotta take it easy!
LOVING THESE RACE VIDS! You're just killing it! A few times I thought the footage was sped up when you were descending but you're just super fast! Wishing you continued success!
In California gold country, flumes are wooden pipes or boxes to carry water for the hydraulic mining hoses. some areas still have remnants of the old boxes or else just the supports sticking out of the sides of the cliff.
@16:00 I know that flume trail, I rode it last year, when the fall color was at its peak there, was quite the experience. Need to get back and ride Breck again when the trees turn.
Smashing the competition 💪. I'm liking the look of this event so far obviously couldn't keep up even down hill but two day's in and looks well within my levels..... apart from the huge climbs 🤣. Passing those on geared bikes must be a little soul destroying. Go's to show all that time training and been fully committed pays off. Well done MACKY 👏👌
Nice job! I don't know how you guys do the SS on rides like that. A friend of mine just rode the LeadBoat double on a Niner SS. Carbon bikes. Knees of steel. Also those Skratch rice cakes are ridiculous. I'm going to try my hand at the homemade version from the Portables cookbook. Less sugar. Rock on!
Wow, Macky you are killing it! Congrats :) And the turkey burgers sound great - my wife and I love 'em and love feta cheese too... could you share the recipe? Looking forward to Stage 3, but barring catastrophe you should have this race in the bag...
Hey! Love your Chanel. Any way you could put some pressure on Niner to get their act together. I have had a warranty claim in process since June 4 and a confirmation of replacement since August 23 and the warranty replacement frame has still not shipped and can get niner on the phone. I miss riding. Feel free to reach out!
What is the logic behind the bags? I mean, they look pretty large. You could load them up with every possible thing. Is there a weight limit or something constraining what goes in to them? Or is it a time thing? Thanks for the content! Let's me dream of being out riding while I'm sitting at my desk staring at code.
Yeah, you could put a ton in there, but because different bags go to different aid stations, you'd need to have 3 of each item which most people don't...
Ben (the 2nd place SS guy) was running one. Personally I've never tried one, but don't think they necessarily provide an advantage because if they did, all the pro road and XC teams would be running them, but they aren't 🤷♂️
Those are the Aftershokz Aeropex. If you're interested, I talk about them in this video (and there's a discount link in the description): th-cam.com/video/Y0hLhQJD1PI/w-d-xo.html
I am not up on the rules so please forgive the question: if you place tenth overall, how can you still earn the leader's Jersey? Not a criticism- I'm just interested.
Good question and obviously we weren't clear enough in the video. There are lots of different categories and the leader in each one gets a leader's jersey. As the leader of the men's single-speed category, I get to wear the leader's jersey for that category. I ALSO finished 14th overall (out of all the racers) the first day and 12th overall the second day, but that doesn't actually matter, it's just notable because single-speed is a disadvantage on certain parts of the race courses (specifically flat sections).
Personally (so take with a big grain of salt) I don't care much for POV riding videos. I just skip forward most of the time. I DO like anytime you are talking while riding, and basically everything else about your guys. Did the announcer say you are 45 minutes ahead? Holy smokes! I probably skipped past it at some point, but what was your gear ratio of choice?
Can't wait for Day 3? Watch it on Patreon now! www.patreon.com/posts/55596620
When people ask where the true Sportsmen have gone, one should look no further than this. It is so encouraging to witness. Thanks for sharing Syd & Macky.
The Last Sportsmen. Sounds like a Hollywood production.
Even on an XC single-speed hardtail, Macky descends like an enduro racer...
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Macky wanting a climb is the funniest thing
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"One behind me (and the 375 behind him)" totally cracked me up
Thanks Patreon folk, thanks Macky for the great vid, Thanks Syd for being the super swanie & wrench.
The trail is amazing. Equally amazing is Macky's skilful decline. And thank you for wearing a camera to bring us this amazing footage.
"but who would you talk to all day, Macky??" awesome Syd!! Again great racing and footage!
Something about a real race that makes these binge worthy. Don’t get me wrong. I loved the crazy solo challenges you did during the last year. Everesting etc. but you two are made for racing. Syd praying for your full recovery so you can race again too. You two make a great team!
Single Speed: the most fun you can have while always being in the wrong gear.
You got me laughing at that.
@@garyonnen7634 glad I could brighten a day or 2 with one. Hahaha
I love SS riding.
@@techjeeper8800 Then you are NUTS! Just like Macky!!!
@@Magoo71 I prefer special…hahahahahahaha
Flumes were ditches that they used for logging back in the old timey days. They would dam up a creek fill the pond with logs then blow a hole in the dam and wash the logs down the flume.
Exactly the comment I was looking for. That's why when you go to an amusement park and you go on certain water rides they're called a flume rides.
Nick thanks for the explanation! I have always heard about the Flume Trail in Tahoe...now that I just bought me my first new Mt Bike in about 25 years, this Summer I finally will plan to ride it. But on this adventure my new bike has BATTERIES! Yea!
A "flume' is a man-made earthen or wooden structure used to move logs (or other material), by water, from high elevations to lower elevations. In the day, there were very many elaborate structures that were built to connect and bridge gaps in the terrain. The more you know.
Your route is along one of the walls of a flume.
Have you guys ever considered using a Whoop band? Would be cool to see Mackys heart rate, daily strain, recovery, sleep and such on these races. Awesome work Macky! So impressive!
When you kids are older, you'll look back at the life you loved, and go, "Wow, we really did that! Awesome." 👍
I just love the rhetorical comments by Syd. I hope she heals up quick and gets back to racing soon (and see Macky support her at the aid stations ;)
Both of you are doing an awesome job!
I am still pissed that they didn't start you in the front on day 1. This is the first race that a national champ starts in the back. I am surprised that Niner did not create a special bike for you, instead of a sticker pack. Forget my rant, I'm stupid.
You guys are doing an awesome job! All your hard work is paying off.
Keep it up, Syd and Macky!
Ya, I was scratching my head on that decision, but I sure enjoyed watching Macky ride his way to the front!
I find it amazing that you were catching and passing people with gears on there bikes!!
Thank you Patreon team. Great job Macky (and Syd).
"who would you talk to all day, macky?" You could do a podcast called Macky's Mid-Race Musings
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Wow! 1st Single Speed is certainly impressive but 11th overall against so many geared racers is is insane! You're a beast Macky!
Macky's "spun out" is still faster than me climbing with gears 😥
Such a fun way to spectate a race- thank you for doing this!
Keep it up!!! It’s insane how you can talk to the camera on a single speed while pushing uphill!!! Haha you guys are killin it!!!
Wow, flying past gear bikes up, across, and dowhill. Here at home I was clapping when he took the podium. And he's a always a gentleman to others - that's a hero.
Love those episodes when you pass the riders on high speed
Congratulations on getting 1st in single speed (again) and your 11th overall! Macky activated beast mode long ago and just never turned it off.
So great watching you race again. Such an animal on a single speed. Way to be most awesome!!
Looks like you're the fastest guy there on the dh. Crazy to watch. This is lots of fun (and humbling) to be a part of.
Again, great riding, great video, you both are amazing, thanks
45 minutes! You rock Macky
You're crushing it Macky! I am rooting for you! You have a top notch crew in Syd!
You desend like a maniac! Which is why you have broken some bones racing...I give you credit for that awesomeness! I'm in the Mr Schultz and Mr Franklin category though....and since I just got a total shoulder replacement last December 21...and 70 years experienced on this 3rd rock, I gotta take it easy!
LOVING THESE RACE VIDS! You're just killing it! A few times I thought the footage was sped up when you were descending but you're just super fast! Wishing you continued success!
Macky you beast, So are you Syd... Beast Mode.
Syd great job on the editing. Good fun thanks.
Love this!... Been on SS for 15+ yrs & been waiting to watch a racer on a SS in an amazing epic race! Keep it up!... Killing it!!👍👍👍
May God strengthen U Macky with your race and all YOUR hard work will pull u through!!!!!!!
Nice job Macky! Those Flumes were awesome!
Dude you are a MACHINE. Rock on
The footage is beyond awesome.
In California gold country, flumes are wooden pipes or boxes to carry water for the hydraulic mining hoses. some areas still have remnants of the old boxes or else just the supports sticking out of the sides of the cliff.
Mad descending skills Macky! Thanks for sharing this, fun to watch and hopefully you and Syd will be doing it together next year!!
So weird not seeing a shift lever on the right. Thanks Patreons!
Keep tearing it up, your journey is amazing to watch!
Can't believe I'm watching ALL of this. Super exciting.
this race is so insane… and fun to watch! keep up the awesome content you guys :)
Congratulations I'm sure you deserve it!!!!!
You Rock Macky!!! Way to go!
So fast on the downhills. Great job guys.
Doing Brecker Epic this year so these videos are awesome. Thanks. BTW doing it in a single speed? Crazy!
More epic video. Not only top mechanic but chef too. Great video. Go team. Take care, Al
I literally just watched the first day episode and then this pops up, brilliant.
Have a great day guys from an Aussie viewer.
I’ve ridden a lot of those trails and it is so much fun to see them….at your speed versus mine! Keep charging!
@16:00 I know that flume trail, I rode it last year, when the fall color was at its peak there, was quite the experience. Need to get back and ride Breck again when the trees turn.
Congratulations, you’re Rockin’ It ! But, with just one gear…. Ouch!
Great day on the bike!!
Awesome Macky ! Keep it up, love the vids, inspiring !
Smashing the competition 💪. I'm liking the look of this event so far obviously couldn't keep up even down hill but two day's in and looks well within my levels..... apart from the huge climbs 🤣. Passing those on geared bikes must be a little soul destroying. Go's to show all that time training and been fully committed pays off. Well done MACKY 👏👌
Closing in on top 10 and 45 min in the SS category! Crazy!
Great day two. Love the video of the trails but the food cooking was best of all.
wew!! congrats!! awwesome!!
damn, you are making this look way too easy🤯
Love your logo. Very creative!!
You are hauling a** on the DH - for hardtail XC machine. Loving your race coverage.
oh man. you can tell Macky raced enduro. You are so much faster than the other guys on decends. Single speed is crazy :P
Awesome!!
Nice job! I don't know how you guys do the SS on rides like that. A friend of mine just rode the LeadBoat double on a Niner SS. Carbon bikes. Knees of steel. Also those Skratch rice cakes are ridiculous. I'm going to try my hand at the homemade version from the Portables cookbook. Less sugar. Rock on!
Never heard of those rice cakes. After searching them up they look delicious
@@AnthonyOrtega-ki4mx I take a few on really long rides. Super good but super sweet. I like Skratch products but holy moly the sugar content.
@@jasonb2934 thanks for the helpful info I’ll have to try them sometime
So awesome
you moving on up bro..podium time again!!
14:15 Nino Schurter to Mathias Flückiger haha
45min lead after 2 days .... impressive
This gave me chills….. how do you descend so fast 💨
Do you run a dedicated chain to each individual cog on your SS? Oval chainring or standard?
Great job! Did you know the trail or were you going into that blind because you were bombing those downhills!!! That looked like a blast.
I recognized some of the trails from previous times, but the last time I raced Breck was 8 years ago, so pretty much racing blind.
Wow, Macky you are killing it! Congrats :) And the turkey burgers sound great - my wife and I love 'em and love feta cheese too... could you share the recipe? Looking forward to Stage 3, but barring catastrophe you should have this race in the bag...
Not really a recipe, just mixed the ground turkey, some bread crumbs, parsley, some feta and an egg (duck in this case).
@@sydandmacky thanks! We will add egg and feta to our usual turkey burgers 🙏🏻
Super 👍
I want that bike! Tell niner to make more asap!
Hey! Love your Chanel. Any way you could put some pressure on Niner to get their act together. I have had a warranty claim in process since June 4 and a confirmation of replacement since August 23 and the warranty replacement frame has still not shipped and can get niner on the phone.
I miss riding. Feel free to reach out!
How do you go pro last so long? Changing batterys on the stops? Keep up the good work. Love watching your content!
I turn it on and off throughout the race.
@21:45 There is a ghost behind you!!!!
What is the logic behind the bags? I mean, they look pretty large. You could load them up with every possible thing. Is there a weight limit or something constraining what goes in to them? Or is it a time thing?
Thanks for the content! Let's me dream of being out riding while I'm sitting at my desk staring at code.
Yeah, you could put a ton in there, but because different bags go to different aid stations, you'd need to have 3 of each item which most people don't...
Do you think an oval chainring would’ve made a difference?
Ben (the 2nd place SS guy) was running one. Personally I've never tried one, but don't think they necessarily provide an advantage because if they did, all the pro road and XC teams would be running them, but they aren't 🤷♂️
Well Macky, sounds like something you're gonna have to try out and report in a future episode!
What kind of sunglasses is Macky wearing in the beginning of this episode?
Those are the Shimano S-phyre X glasses.
Is the hand holding up well? You are doing a great pace, so it looks like it is giving you no problems.
Hand's doing great! Thanks for asking!
Do you ever lock your rear wheel when braking? :)
As little as possible as it's harder on the trail and on your tire and generally is slower than braking without skidding.
How are you dealing with and changing camera batteries during these long races? My hero 9 gets 1.2hrs max per battery.
I turned it on and off throughout the races, so never needed more than 1 battery (although I did have an extra in each aid bag).
under geared with 34*16 sometimes in the Midwest ha
What’s the headphone Macky is wearing?
Those are the Aftershokz Aeropex. If you're interested, I talk about them in this video (and there's a discount link in the description): th-cam.com/video/Y0hLhQJD1PI/w-d-xo.html
May have missed it but why does Macky carry an epi-pen?
Wasps/bees
Great job. Talking to a camera while riding prob not as easy as you make it looks Macky. Take care.
I am not up on the rules so please forgive the question: if you place tenth overall, how can you still earn the leader's Jersey? Not a criticism- I'm just interested.
Good question and obviously we weren't clear enough in the video. There are lots of different categories and the leader in each one gets a leader's jersey. As the leader of the men's single-speed category, I get to wear the leader's jersey for that category. I ALSO finished 14th overall (out of all the racers) the first day and 12th overall the second day, but that doesn't actually matter, it's just notable because single-speed is a disadvantage on certain parts of the race courses (specifically flat sections).
What’s the advantage to one gear?
Lighter, simpler and don't have to worry about shifting!
Macky is it possible for you race with an oval chainring or would they consider that cheating
Ben was running one actually.
@@sydandmacky 👍
Thank you Patreon team! :)
11th overall on a SS is pure insanity
i ❤️ hot moms
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Personally (so take with a big grain of salt) I don't care much for POV riding videos. I just skip forward most of the time. I DO like anytime you are talking while riding, and basically everything else about your guys. Did the announcer say you are 45 minutes ahead? Holy smokes! I probably skipped past it at some point, but what was your gear ratio of choice?
Yep, that's the best place to wear a Wahoo TickR Fit :)
All these random counterflowing people. lol
Onewheel, not big wheel.
Thanks. I knew when I said it that it wasn't the right name 😁
@@sydandmacky haha, no worries- you had quite a bit going on at the time 🤙😀