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These are some of the highlights we filmed from the 30,000+ miles traveled to the 11 Pro motoclimb races around the world this year. Hope you enjoy!
Just like trials, hard enduro and freestyle, hillclimbing has really evolved...whole other level!
The Shop
The night time stuff was really killer.
btw: that side by side action was freakin cool!!!!
https://youtu.be/bKM-XowyO0Y
How much time difference is there on average between the 450s and the noisy fuckers?
And it depends on the hill layout. On more motocross-style hills with less slope and more turns, the 450's perform well. But it's hard to beat the sheer power those Open bikes put out on the longer and steeper hills. Most of those nitro bikes don't even need to go past half throttle on some of the hills!
Pit Row
And the wheel travel is about the same as most motocross bikes. Weusually use the same suspension, just tune it way differently. Now the French bikes on the other hand...
So, Im guessing motoclimb is a new direction, or alternative, to traditional hillclimb?
It's insane how much the sport has been elevated in the last few years, runs that would have won just a few years ago probably wouldn't even crack the top ten now, and everyone is only getting faster. Almost all of the top guys are riding moto consistently, and I think it's showing in the modern style and aggression. You have to be absolutely perfect from start to finish to have any chance of winning now, one bad kick or little bobble and you're dropping way down in the standings.
Motoclimb is just part of this 100+ year old sport rebranding it's image for the mainstream and industry sponsors. It gives us a specific identity and chance to "start over."
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