Marcelo Gutierrez's Winning Run From Crankworx Garbanzo DH, Whistler 1

Marcelo Gutierrez has just won the the longest MTB downhill event in Whistler, the Crankworx Garbanzo DH in Whistler, Canada. Rough as f@$k, gnarly, and extremely exhausting - this is twelve minutes of absolute, full-on insanity. Marcelo had this to say about the Crankworx 2014 track: "Longest DH in the world... most physical, I would say is the roughest time I've seen it, Garbanzo DH is just insane. Tons of lines, millions of roots, bone dry, rocky, faaaaaast sections, sweet berms, pedaling sections, technical, tight corners, wide open corners, it has everything!!! I love it... Probably when racing it is actually really painful but nothing's better after 12:24 of pain than crossing the line and getting that victory I was wishing for so bad!" Congratulations Marcelo, you've earned it.

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I returned to Canada to my favorite track at Crankworx and here, finally I found the victory I needed this season. I am absolutely thrilled. Going into the Garbanzo DH race I was nervous and it was a big bet for me because I was nearing the end of the season without a victory. Last year I had already won, but with the setbacks during this season, winning in the end felt even more amazing. It is exactly the motivation and confidence I need to face what the 2015 season brings us.

Garbanzo DH is the longest in the world (7km) and therefore it is very physically demanding - there is no space for weakness there. It has everything, holes, rocks, trails, trees and other lines where you can easily gain or lose time. (Check the video I am not lying!) It also has long pedaling sections which fortunately is one of my strengths and, on this occasion, favored me.

I can’t thank everyone enough for the unconditional support and contributions to this year; it is a huge motivation every morning when I go to train. I want to thank my team Giant Factory Off Road Team who ensured my bike was perfectly tuned for the different terrains and conditions Garbanzo DH has to offer. And finally, I want to thank my sponsors who allow me to be here and train in the best conditions (Giant, RedBull, University of Manizales, TLG, Herragro and Moveo). This victory is theirs too.

Credit: EpicTV // Marcelo Gutierrez's dome
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