I suddenly remembered this the other day, I expect quite a lot of newer forum members won’t have seen it.
[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgoHo9pLXI4[/video]
Poor quality video compared to todays.

What was the outcome, I’m guessing he survived but how broken?

That’s what happens when you ride a singlespeed with SPDs off-road. He would’ve cleared it easily on 160 mm All-Marketing bike with flats

I think Joey’s OK!

Now i don’t think you wanted to do that.

Reminds me of Ouster Rake in the Trough of Bowland…

Ah “look at the penalty for failure, dude”

Yep, I remember that doing that rounds back in the day.

“Sit down Miles until you know everything’s connected!” If your mates shout that to you from 100ft up then you’re best staying where you are for a mo 🙂

Reminds me of Ouster Rake in the Trough of Bowland

sweat memories – I broke a bone in my hand crashing on that,
near the bottom thanks to a rabbit hole.

The full story here:- http://www.mountainbikebill.com/MilesCrash.htm

The transcript is the best bit…

Eric: Oh ****,…Thats a hell of a drop Miles
Miles: I know it thats why
Eric: Oh shit that a hell of a drop
Eric: There went my derailuer again
Eric: Be careful thats a hell of a ..Up
Eric Oh shit
Bill: Oh My..
Eric: Oh no
Eric: Oh ****
Eric: Oh Hell
Eric: Oh Shit

Miles: Oh **** ME (While still rolling down the hill)

ERic: Ohh
Eric: Are you alright?
Eric: Did you film it?
Bill: Yeah
Eric: O Shit
Miles: Not really

Eric: Dont..Hey
Bill: Hey Sit down sit down Sit down
Eric: Sit down one minute miles until you know everthing is connected
Bill: Sit down