Damn this is gnarly, Taylor Robert GoPro

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Edited Date/Time 1/21/2016 10:05pm
I know it's a little old but I just came across this on Youtube, didn't realize the full race was up. It's crazy how much is going on throughout this entire video, just straight up insanity! The first lap when he jumps by Max Gerston and again when he goes by Cody Webb at 6:50 is just awesome! Enjoy.



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RPM68 1/20/2016 10:02pm
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That was killer thanks for posting!
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bvm111 1/20/2016 10:16pm
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That's was insane... Really cool, I might have to go check out an endurocross one of these days!
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JW381 1/20/2016 11:15pm
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bvm111 wrote:
That's was insane... Really cool, I might have to go check out an endurocross one of these days!
Highly recommend
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Electro21 1/20/2016 11:58pm
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Those guys are nuts!!! That doesn't even look fun! Awesome to watch though.

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jndmx 1/21/2016 6:09am
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Nice!!


That is some close quarters action.
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500guy 1/21/2016 6:11am
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Electro21 wrote:
Those guys are nuts!!! That doesn't even look fun! Awesome to watch though.
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hvaughn88 1/21/2016 6:33am
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Good lord, those dudes are talented. There's no way in hell I would even be able to complete one lap. Hell, probably couldn't get past the first turn, haha.
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Roostermx58 1/21/2016 6:33am
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I'm surprised that no one rode the logs right before the third turn after the finish line. Maybe someone tried it and it was slower or you have to slow down too much to hit it correctly. Also a higher probability of falling off the log rather than going in the regular line.


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gt80rider 1/21/2016 7:01am
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Love watching those guys race, so much can happen at any time.
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Coyote 1/21/2016 7:29am
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Taylor's a friggin hero an has busy schedule in 16 w events across the pond an U S. Races. He's teaned uo w Steve Hatch as his trainer which is a great combo......obviously!!
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endurox 1/21/2016 8:06am
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Nice thing about Endurocross is the ability to walk around the pits and talk to any of the riders and mechanics about setup, suspension etc. Better racing than sx for sure. Would like to see an enduro x event between races at a sx.
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Stuntman949 1/21/2016 8:26am
1/21/2016 8:26am
You know Endurocross is gnarly when the GoPro is dirty before the gate drops!! Jokes aside, I really hope these guys enjoy this format of racing. The entertainment value is second to none and I hope to see the growth of the sport continue.
neverwasfastenuf 1/21/2016 8:27am
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endurox wrote:
Nice thing about Endurocross is the ability to walk around the pits and talk to any of the riders and mechanics about setup, suspension etc. Better...
Nice thing about Endurocross is the ability to walk around the pits and talk to any of the riders and mechanics about setup, suspension etc. Better racing than sx for sure. Would like to see an enduro x event between races at a sx.
Huh Huh Huh

Where are they going to put it?

Do you think they just throw those logs, rocks, and tires down and go at it?
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cslacker 1/21/2016 8:33am
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Coyote wrote:
Taylor's a friggin hero an has busy schedule in 16 w events across the pond an U S. Races. He's teaned uo w Steve Hatch as...
Taylor's a friggin hero an has busy schedule in 16 w events across the pond an U S. Races. He's teaned uo w Steve Hatch as his trainer which is a great combo......obviously!!
Pretty sure he's working with Desrty Abbott @DA8 Training facility too. Not too shabby of a combo. Guy is an absolute beast on a bike.



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hvaughn88 1/21/2016 8:35am
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So much awesome in the picture. First and foremost, the guys in the air...that's badass. Second, the dude on the ground looking up at them like "Dayum!". Then just look at how stoked the fans area, specifically the dude in the blue shirt and the kid next to him.
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Coyote 1/21/2016 8:36am
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Coyote wrote:
Taylor's a friggin hero an has busy schedule in 16 w events across the pond an U S. Races. He's teaned uo w Steve Hatch as...
Taylor's a friggin hero an has busy schedule in 16 w events across the pond an U S. Races. He's teaned uo w Steve Hatch as his trainer which is a great combo......obviously!!
cslacker wrote:
Pretty sure he's working with Desrty Abbott @DA8 Training facility too. Not too shabby of a combo. Guy is an absolute beast on a bike. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/01/21/120709/s1200_Roberts_Webb.jpg[/img]
Pretty sure he's working with Desrty Abbott @DA8 Training facility too. Not too shabby of a combo. Guy is an absolute beast on a bike.



Don't know about any association w Destry as he's been w Hatch his whole career
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cslacker 1/21/2016 9:02am
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Coyote wrote:
Don't know about any association w Destry as he's been w Hatch his whole career
You're probably talking riding coach and I'm talking trainer, my bad. Justin W does his training out of DA8 in Peoria, AZ.

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resetjet 1/21/2016 9:15am
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I like the dude in the front left in the white shirt..........Pretty much says "holy $hit"
Dirty Britches 1/21/2016 9:41am
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I kept getting the sensation of falling out of my chair watching that.
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FLmxer 1/21/2016 9:48am
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Acton packed. I can hit a jump and rail a turn but i wash out like crazy riding trails with logs. I always feel like i can make it through a day of riding a track with out crashing but i usually feel like i have a great chance of going down in the woods. Lol
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TallonT911 1/21/2016 9:53am
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Coyote wrote:
Don't know about any association w Destry as he's been w Hatch his whole career
cslacker wrote:
You're probably talking riding coach and I'm talking trainer, my bad. Justin W does his training out of DA8 in Peoria, AZ.
I know he was working with hatch a few years ago, not sure if he still is. I know he's on Destry's DA8 program now
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G Force 1/21/2016 9:57am
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That was great! Thanks for sharing
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Moto_Geek 1/21/2016 10:18am
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nice..
Project 2501 1/21/2016 12:50pm
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Sick video. The suspension guy needs a pay raise.
Do you need slow speed deflection compliance or valved for heavy fast impacts and flat landings?

"Yes".
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JM485 1/21/2016 12:55pm
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bvm111 wrote:
That's was insane... Really cool, I might have to go check out an endurocross one of these days!
For anyone who hasn't been I highly recommend it. If you get there a little bit before the night show, or stay after for a little while, the pits are very open and much more accessable than at a supercross or national. I've raced a few in the amateur classes and it's a whole other type of riding than anything I've done previously, riding an endurocross track and racing on one are two completely different animals as you can see in the video. The community is pretty small, so it's awesome to be inside the pits and see how everyone interacts with one another, even amongst the pros everyone is friendly and enjoying themselves rather than being stuck up or anything like that. Most of those guys aren't making big dollars, so it's a passion driven sport at this point and it shows.

Racing as an amateur can get pretty intense as well, everyone wants to make it into the night show so nobody is holding back. That's why racing adds another level of difficulty, you have to dodge other guys and take lines that might not be your first choice because people are often stuck or out of control. You also gain a massive appreciation for how good the pros actually are, those guys are just straight up unbelievable. Destry Abbott offers a class the night before each event for anyone who wants to give it a try by the way. . .Whistling

These events are definitely worth checking out and are pretty affordable as well, it's really a cool experience.

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Mike. 1/21/2016 2:18pm
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Awesome video!
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Titan1 1/21/2016 2:47pm
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Project 2501 wrote:
Sick video. The suspension guy needs a pay raise. Do you need slow speed deflection compliance or valved for heavy fast impacts and flat landings? "Yes".
Sick video. The suspension guy needs a pay raise.
Do you need slow speed deflection compliance or valved for heavy fast impacts and flat landings?

"Yes".
NO kidding.

I've always wondered what it takes up suspension for those factory guys racing that stuff...it seems to magnify both extremes...

How do they set up a fork to both not deflect off of everything AND be able to take the landings from those big jumps? Must be some incredible stuff...
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DA498 1/21/2016 3:25pm
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That was awesome! thanks for posting it. I need to get to one this season, been wanting to.

Im wondering why he switched his line up through the boulders at the end? Seems like that's where he was really making up time. Those guys are so talented, crazy!

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