Rémy Métailler Talks Risk, Viral MTB Clips & The Reality of Being a Pro Rider

 @remymetailler  joins Davi and Olly in Whistler to tell the story of how an unknown bike fan from France built one of the most successful careers in mountain biking.

Rémy explains how a one year working holiday in Canada turned into a completely new life, how riding Whistler’s secret gaps first got him noticed and why he never originally believed he was good enough to become a professional rider.

Rémy shares his remarkably calculated approach to risk, the reality behind his most dangerous viral clips, why he walked away from racing and how he balances progression against the consequences of getting injured. Rémy also opens up about the business behind being a professional mountain biker, his fear that the career could disappear, working with sponsors, creating content and the surprising amount of time he spends away from the bike.

Plus, Rémy shares his best GoPro and POV filming advice, reveals why he considers himself terrible with technology and explains why beating Jackson Goldstone on a dirt bike feels so satisfying. Enjoy folks!

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