VIDEO: Ride BC’s “The Thing” with MTB Hooligan Yoann Barelli
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In a world full of professional athletes who take themselves very, very seriously, Yoann Barelli is a breath of fresh air. He's an undeniably talented rider, but he's not afraid to make fun of himself, and seems to revel in eating dirt on camera.
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This latest entry in his INTO THE GNAR series covers "The Thing" a double-black trail featuring some of the best rock work we've seen on a mountain bike trail. Built by Ken Melamed, former official mayor of Whistler, unofficial mayor of the region's MTB scene, and father of Jesse Melamed, "The Thing" is rowdy enough to put Barelli on his ass, and that's saying something.
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Zack Skovron
AuthorBorn and raised in the Pacific Northwest, now living in Jackson, WY. I’m an avid skier, biker, hiker, climber, and fisherman. Outside of sports, my major interests focus on public policy surrounding land use and energy systems.
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