What a piece

Thanks for the photo!

Yep, I knew it was coming. That is not the first time I crashed in that same spot during that shoot either, but this one was waaaaaaaaayyyyy more intense then the other ones!

Well, since I was the one on the bike eating a face full of dirt, i can vouch for the fact that it's for sure not a fake! There's a whole sequence before the crash that's quite funny too but somebody *cough* PAT *cough* won't show them to me!

Dude, you know it! I know Justin wishes he had my super sweet skills. Oh wait, your times are better then mine.

Dude, like I said....racing license says "pro" but I ride like a beginner around town! Awesome photo Pat!!

Hopkins...watch this and tell me the course was super simple and has no potential for a broken neck. I'm used to jumping a moto and these jumps scared the crap out of my on a DH bike. It is a "Pro Only" course and yes, it's fun but kind of scary at the same time. There's a reason why more and more top riders are wearing a Leatt. With the progression of the sport, the UCI courses and our "National" courses are getting more and more technical. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXfah1lhbp8

Sam Hopkins....ya, I'm the one in the photo. Let me clear some things up for you. I've been racing DH for YEARS now and as the courses get more and more technical there is gear that is pretty much required. For example; The Sol Vista National Championship DH course was pretty gnarley for a DH race. Our course had 40+ft doubles (going up past 50')and plenty of spots to crash super hard. Secondly, you're probably not the only person here that also rides moto. I've been riding moto for a while and yes...the crashes can really hurt and you can break your neck. I've cartwheeled off a 90' jump and am very happy I had the leatt. I personally am more comfortable and relaxed on a moto then when I'm out racing or riding DH. Also, I consider DH a lot crazier then moto depending on where and what you are riding. Finally, you have to be an f'n idiot if you think nobody in DH has broken their neck. I have a friend that has broken his neck from it and is lucky to even be walking.

HAHA, thanks Wade!

Ha, I've been training quite a bit and am going to as many UCI qualifying events as possible. Hopefully it works out. If not...next season :~