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[[{“value”:”GMBN’s resident XC whippet James Pickering ditches the Lycra and climbs aboard a Propain Rage downhill bike for the very first time! Watch as Fergus takes James on a high-speed tour through Portes du Soleil, testing his limits across iconic freeride jump lines and steep Alpine terrain. From party trains in Châtel to tackling the legendary Pléney Mainline, can an XC rider handle the pure adrenaline of downhill?
⏱ Timestamps ⏱
00:00 – Intro & The Propain Rage Setup
01:58 – Downhill Bike Tech Breakdown
03:20 – Heading Up In Châtel
05:27 – Riding The Vink Line
07:53 – James’ First Crash & Recovery
10:01 – What Makes Downhill So Addictive?
11:10 – Downhill Party Train in Morzine
12:31 – The Ultimate Test: Pléney Mainline
14:26 – Tackling 10% & The Big Jumps
18:00 – Post-Ride Beers & Final Thoughts
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