Downhill bike race in Brazil slum- Red Bull Desafio no Morro

Slovakia’s Filip Polc took top honors in the Red Bull Desafio no Morro, an unprecedented mountain bike downhill competition inside a favela (slum) in Rio de Janeiro. Polc’s best time of 1:39.91 down the 760 meters of the favela’s alleys and staircases was enough to edge Brazilian Markolf Berchtold by over 1.5s. Britain’s Dan Atherton completed the podium with a top mark of 1:42.29. Dan’s brother Gee Atherton entered the competition in Brazil as the clear favorite, and confirmed those expectations by topping the qualifying session on Saturday. Race day didn’t equal lucky day for Gee, however, who ended up last among the 10 riders competing after suffering a flat rear tire halfway through the course. redbull.com

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  1. JoSeZPERU

    MMMM

    Mar 22, 2010 @ 3:54 pm


  2. markodh3

    0:26 wanderlei silvaaa!!!

    Mar 22, 2010 @ 4:18 pm


  3. banas99

    Slovakia !!!

    Mar 22, 2010 @ 4:49 pm


  4. g1ov4nn3

    parapapapapa papa pa pa free ride &downhill 4 life

    Mar 22, 2010 @ 5:08 pm


  5. halo1579

    dude I’m looking at a real life mordern warfare 2 map

    Mar 22, 2010 @ 5:49 pm


  6. theHewoo

    Filip rulez

    Mar 22, 2010 @ 6:00 pm


  7. panci007

    xD me too :DD

    Mar 22, 2010 @ 6:16 pm


  8. FallenTempest

    Anyone know the name of the song 0:37-1:38?

    Mar 22, 2010 @ 6:46 pm


  9. NeeGroJoe

    I’ve played call of duty there

    Mar 22, 2010 @ 7:26 pm


  10. TuBBybOy65

    u mean wat year or wat date

    Mar 22, 2010 @ 7:46 pm


  11. mobilkuestilo

    nice nice!!!

    Mar 22, 2010 @ 7:52 pm


  12. kickasssloth360

    what do you want to do because hardtail are no good for down hill but a dualy is good for most things but costs more ask your bike shop for more advice hope that helps mate

    Mar 22, 2010 @ 8:26 pm


  13. vitaoporra

    when did this race really hapenned?

    Mar 22, 2010 @ 9:15 pm


  14. derQUIKI

    best riders of the world

    Mar 22, 2010 @ 9:52 pm


  15. alzezima2

    KABOOMISTARIOUSTICALLY AMAZING!!
    i dont know how they do that but i know how i do my moves :X

    Mar 22, 2010 @ 10:18 pm


  16. ZULUBRAZIL

    Sick trail. I saw on tv a dog crossing in front of a biker.
    Great bikers.

    Mar 22, 2010 @ 10:26 pm


  17. riansba

    i’m currently looking for a mountain bike with a budget of sayy… US$600. with specs, any recommendations?

    ps. i read an article bout hardtail bikes listing advantages, but did not state the disadvantages. need advice pls.
    thks

    Mar 22, 2010 @ 10:53 pm


  18. Jackass221991

    mountain biking!

    Mar 22, 2010 @ 11:27 pm


  19. bedfordj

    Thanks for that. Its going to be tough for me to get hold of that album so if you do get to hear all of it and can confirm could you drop another note onto youtube? Thanks.

    Mar 23, 2010 @ 12:01 am


  20. riansba

    which would you choose?
    mountain biking or trial biking?

    Mar 23, 2010 @ 12:37 am


  21. leoleo7276

    Regarding the song, it’s not QOTSA, if anything it’ll be off Desert Sessions 1&2. I’ve only heard most of that album but not all of it so it may be there.

    Mar 23, 2010 @ 12:51 am


  22. Jackass221991

    Dan and Gee Atherton use Commencal bikes ;)

    Mar 23, 2010 @ 1:08 am


  23. freerunskate

    commencal supreme dh nd bout 2500

    Mar 23, 2010 @ 2:01 am


  24. Prince1390

    what the company of bikes and how much do they cost?
    please help me

    Mar 23, 2010 @ 2:30 am


  25. Luistnx

    nosssa meu muito show isso !!!
    espero um dia fazer isso tbm xD
    muito bom video

    Mar 23, 2010 @ 2:40 am

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