What Is Downhill Mountain Bike Racing? MTB DH Explained

It's arguably the original form of mountain biking. It's not just about freewheeling either.

It's not all freewheeling. Downhill mountain biking is one of the most all-round physically demanding branches of the sport. You might not need to be *quite* as aerobically fit as cross-country racers, but, the explosive strength, physical, and all-round fitness required are awesome. Don't forget the bike handling aspect. Downhill courses are intimidating just to walk down.

Let us know your favourite branch of mountain biking down in the comments!

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[theotht]

I believe in pro cycling people dont do It mainly for the money but they do It because they love It.

[jamesambrocio]

I love how he emphasizes "DAWHNhill"...

[Leo-xoww]

as many suggested already I think we all would love a in depth series of how Marc's life in the WC has changed.. Like seeing his preparation, pre-race thoughts and moments of struggle. Following him through the whole season would make up a great segment (way better than the filler "switchback")

cheers

[felipeacosta]

waiting for your training for cross country video. thanks for your help, just started mtbiking a couple of months and your help is making my learning way easier.!! aplause for you guys.

[zesty]

Congrats to Tomas Slavik on the Dual Speed and Style!

[crazytrutas]

Nice show again Niel! Please follow Marc in the Downhill guys!

[JeffWagen]

You guys could make more videos Luke this, explaining XC, Enduro etc...

[TheNinjapandapoo]

A nice generally informative video about the discipline but some questions about the actual racing:
How do they measure splits?
What are the points ranking system and how do they effect the racers position at the start gate?
Under what conditions do riders get re-runs?
How are the racers positioned and spaced between runs?

[jepjona]

Can anyone explain the point system for world cups, do you get points during the qualification run ?

[vinzchannel]

Can you guys explain what is Freeride mountain biking please?

[bigarnd]

I thought 'downhill' was a place 😬 Yeo really enjoyed this video though!

[jakonovski]

Marc my words, 2016 is going to be a great DH season.

[dylmtb]

I ride downhill tracks on a hardtail and it's hard (saving up money to get a downhill bike next year)

[CMOOREtbay]

I don't know if the info is even accessible... But it would be nice to know how different levels of sponsorship works? For instance does redbull pay a certain sallary for their best riders or does it depend on how you place?... Or if you are a rider that gets the fans involved but maybe you do not always place well but your riding and personality gets fans into it?

[jayclems]

Any idea when your GMBN jerseys will be available?

[tanishqgoswami]

please do a tutorial on how to do a kangroo stoppie

[namelessduck]

Downhill isn't easy and you will need good handlebars, good forks and stems as well, depending what you like more of course. For me everything is in the suspension :-)

[migsethantavora]

hey gmbn, you did not include marc braemont in this vid why?

[renepotocnik]

if i want to race downhill ....where du i get UCI code

[scootjockey]

Great video again, one question why not get rid of the chain (Aaron Gwin) as it is not much in use (Only downhill) not Enduro..just saying.