This great video is from the downhill race on the Saas Fee glacier in Switzerland.
280 competitors took part in the race which had it’s 11th edition this year. The race starts with a Le Mans type start where the riders have to run to their bikes. They start at 3500m above sea level and they descend 1700m in about 8 minutes, reaching speeds of 140kmph.
The race was won by Patrik Koller, with a previous winner, Philipp Bont in 3rd place.
Results
1st Patrik Koller 7min39s
2nd Bischofberger Colin 7min42s
3rd Philipp Bont 7min44s
12. Glacier Bike Downhill 2015 – Saas Fee, Wallis from 27 Bicycle Club on Vimeo.
