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Run wild with Rémi Thirion in Whistler
This is Canadian riding at its finest, as Rainbow Mountain hosts our latest Sound of Speed feature.
2 min
The Sound of Speed Episode 5 - Remi Thirion
The French flyer is the latest star of our Sound of Speed series. Watch him rip Whistler!
World Cup ripper Rémi Thirion is one of the fastest racers on the downhill circuit, where his all-out wild riding style has seen him climb to the top of the podium before.
The French rider isn't averse to a bit of adventure, so for our latest Sound of Speed episode, we took him to Whistler for his first-ever visit to the Canadian mountain biking mecca.
The calm before the storm
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Rémi makes sure the MTB is attached securely
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On the way to Rainbow Mountain
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No going back now
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Rémi chose to take on an alpine trail on the mighty Rainbow Mountain that overlooks much of Whistler. Only accessible via a helicopter drop, this trail starts off loose and rocky and winds its way through an open meadow before switching into tall tree-lined woods, where the terrain pitches down into steep, rough chutes full of exposed roots and loamy dirt.
None of this is a problem for Rémi, though, and the Commencal rider just floats from rocks to roots with flowing rhythm and effortless style. Only the odd burst of sparks gives you a clue as to how hard he's trying!
Up at the top
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Kicking up the dust
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Exposed roots are no problem for Rémi
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Deep forest and foilage
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Looking for more Sound of Speed goodness? Check out the other rider edits in the series or go to our Sound of Speed page to see all the edits in the series
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