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Disco Down: racing in a club!

by Ian Hylands
Dec 22, 2011 at 17:00

Disco Down 2011 - presented by Thirty7even from Aktion Schotterflechte on Vimeo.


Never seen before in Holland: 16 pro mountainbike and BMX riders competing against each other in a club. The trail started on the top floor, went through the corridors, down the stairs, with a jump over a beer unit and finished on the dance floor.

The audience was astonished with the skills the riders showed. It took a lot of guts, speed and technique. In the end Jelle van der Elzen won the competition. He was the fastest rider over two timed runs.

Joost Wichman (3rd at the Worlds Four Cross 2011) designed the track and invited the riders. It was the first big event organized by his new company Thirty7even. More demos, clinics and riding camps will follow next year, and it will be likely that the concept of Disco Down will go on tour.

Video made by Schotterflechte.
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38 Comments

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flag ritchierich (Jan 2, 2012 at 21:01)
 Beer and Bikes always make for a fun time.
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flag SimonBros (Jan 2, 2012 at 21:06)
 Disco Downhill....Sick VID
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flag Dhracer97 (Jan 2, 2012 at 23:01)
 Looks unreal!
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flag curto (Jan 2, 2012 at 23:54)
 needs a banger jump at the end or something
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flag scott-townes (Jan 3, 2012 at 5:28) (Below Threshold) show comment
 I thought people stopped fast forwarding dh vids since Search for the Holy Trail?

and that seemed a tad too tight for a dh race... I'm sure there's a mall in the area they can hit up Wink
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flag cyrix (Jan 3, 2012 at 8:18)
 Where did they say it was a down hill race?
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flag scott-townes (Jan 3, 2012 at 12:55) (Below Threshold) show comment
 Fine, ya wanna be a bitch about it, it was a tad tight looking for a "down" race. sheeshkabobs
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flag cyrix (Jan 3, 2012 at 14:02)
 I'm sorry, I was legitimately asking. I have no idea why you're so incredibly offended. You should relax.
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flag scott-townes (Jan 3, 2012 at 14:36) (Below Threshold) show comment
 Well I figured it was you being a dummy because what else would you call a race that has single runs, descends in elevation and lasts a couple of minutes? There's not too many options out there...
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flag cyrix (Jan 3, 2012 at 14:42)
 A race down a hill =/= Downhill racing. Seriously, what is your issue man? You really need to chill.
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flag scott-townes (Jan 3, 2012 at 17:35) (Below Threshold) show comment
 Haha, I think you're alone on this one buddy. And yes, I'm completely freaking out on you right now Wink
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flag cyrix (Jan 3, 2012 at 17:46)
 What do you mean "alone on this one"? I was unaware I implied me and a group of people think the same thing about the subject. I'm really at a loss here as to why you spazzed out twice insulting me over an innocent honest question, and why you're trying to instigate an argument.

Oh, some people.
  • + 8
flag IanHylands Mod Plus (Jan 3, 2012 at 21:06)
 Can you kids please take your pointless argument elsewhere.

thanks!
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flag robertcd141 (Jan 4, 2012 at 16:05)
 Big mans arrived ^^^
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flag scott-townes (Jan 4, 2012 at 18:18) (Below Threshold) show comment
 Uh oh, RUN, DAD'S HERE!
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flag ignatis (Jan 3, 2012 at 13:10)
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flag snyderp11 (Jan 3, 2012 at 8:19)
 These events are starting to pop up everywhere...mainly in Europe though. Metro stations, airports, now clubs...such a great idea!
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flag neversummerm3 (Jan 2, 2012 at 23:31)
 I have to admit that was really good! Makes me want to set up a little track near the old watering hole, just to see what happens!
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flag OswestSte (Jan 3, 2012 at 13:49)
 God Damm, think someones on to a winner here. Europeans wot a crazey lot we are.
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flag Protour (Jan 3, 2012 at 0:05)
 Awesome, super technical. Amazing, the speed they are taking through corners, especially @ 58 seconds in.
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flag Marsupilami (Jan 2, 2012 at 23:16)
 Music by Awolnation - "Burn it down"
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flag MonsterD (Jan 2, 2012 at 22:30)
 I'd be soo paranoid about my bars catching something XD
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flag Pcon (Jan 3, 2012 at 8:26)
 think its time to cut 400mm of my 760mm bars.....but still cool
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flag enrico650 (Jan 3, 2012 at 9:07)
 It looks like a lot of fun!
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flag transitionrider19 (Jan 5, 2012 at 13:56)
 y cant we have this kind of stuff here !?!?!
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flag crazymac1 Plus (Jan 2, 2012 at 23:01)
 Vod Salute
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flag two-four (Jan 3, 2012 at 3:38)
 i am from holland and never heard of the event Razz
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flag taletotell (Jan 3, 2012 at 16:13)
 I might actually go to a club if they had events like that.
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flag Jordannv (Jan 5, 2012 at 12:15)
 wanna do this
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  • + 1
flag GermanyFreeride (Jan 4, 2012 at 9:01)
 nice idea!
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flag georgy291 (Jan 3, 2012 at 4:19)
 VOD!
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flag xtc999 (Jan 3, 2012 at 11:57)
 I went there and it was fun to watch. I hope they plan it again soon.
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flag cyberhawk Plus (Jan 4, 2012 at 4:36)
 i dont want to watch.. you do sports.. not watch them.. i hate these closed races.. same as in the Rdam building..
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flag anastaputra (Jan 2, 2012 at 21:45)
 very nice :-)
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flag pilipinong-downhiller (Jan 2, 2012 at 22:06)
 love it!
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flag Raul666 (Jan 3, 2012 at 0:17)
 crazy ideea ! Smile)
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flag black-fox (Jan 3, 2012 at 12:27)
 coooolll =)
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flag Saint12 (Jan 3, 2012 at 12:50)
 Siiick !!!!!!
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