This video contains product placement from Saracen Bikes.
Have you ever ridden a World Cup downhill track? Our man Tom Marvin never has. Nor has he ever ridden a downhill bike, for that matter!
So, when Saracen Bikes challenge Tom to tackle the infamous Fort William course on one of their Myst downhill rigs, can he muster the mental strength to take on this onslaught of rocks, roots, chutes, drops and jumps?
Fortunately, Tom has the knowledge of the Madison Saracen Factory Race Team to draw upon, with team riders Matt Walker, George Madley, Matt Simmonds and manager Will Longden (formerly of Team MBUK, no less!) on hand to give him some hints and tips.
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Get the most out of your brakes with our workshop guide.
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00:00 Introduction
01:20 Pro tips
05:15 Pre-ride nerves
05:51 First run down
09:49 Second run - line picking
15:18 Third run - stitching it together
18:02 Forth and final run