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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsTurns Out Racing Down A Glacier On Bikes Is A REALLY Bad Idea
Its a bike race that starts by going downhill on a glacier... what could possibly go wrong?
Well, for starters this, which happened during the Mountain of Hell race in the French Alps at the end of last month:
The Mountain of Hell bike race in France was marked by a massive pileup in the opening minutes.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/mountain-of-hell-bike-race_n_5d22c58ce4b01b834738ef4f
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Turns Out Racing Down A Glacier On Bikes Is A REALLY Bad Idea (Original Post)
hlthe2b
Jul 2019
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Looks kinda like an anthill heading for a breadcrumb. But, for real thrills...
TreasonousBastard
Jul 2019
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Historic NY
(37,451 posts)1. Who would have thought?
hlthe2b
(102,297 posts)2. It is sort of mesmerizing to watch in a way--LOL
TreasonousBastard
(43,049 posts)3. Looks kinda like an anthill heading for a breadcrumb. But, for real thrills...
check out the "winning" video at the link.
It ain't any easier after you get past the ice.
hlthe2b
(102,297 posts)5. Yikes... that made me dizzy as hell. Not for the faint of heart...
The Figment
(494 posts)4. Now that is some serious Downhill Single Track
Especially when they drop down below treeline!
LNM
(1,079 posts)6. Hmm. Think there was any alcohol involved?
It is kind of fascinating though.
Yavin4
(35,443 posts)7. And the winner is...
Sir Isaac Newton.