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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vDe9-QJV6E

The description said this was shot on Grimselpass in Switzerland. This dude is either insane or incredibly brave, as this is a LIVE road with real cars and motorcycles.

I for one salute the dude. He's got some major balls..
hyway
4:47:05 AM
1/02/08

I would love to have seen the faces of the motorcyclists this dude went past....
ramblinrev
5:04:37 AM
1/02/08

Looks like a fun way to commit suicide.
Mutt
5:10:07 AM
1/02/08

Some people aren't destined to live long lives, but if they do manage to survive into old age they'll have a load of memories to keep them company.
hyway
5:25:04 AM
1/02/08

I know Grimselpass well and have been driving this road many times. Very nice up there and some wonderfull hiking too.

Only ugly thing about it, I have seen too many smashed up motorbikes there, I have seen a motorbiker lying flat out on the road and witnessed too many real stupid manouvers, which put other people (hikers, cyclists, motorists, cows) at risk.
Euro hike
7:48:05 AM
1/02/08

You should check out youtube videos for "Tail of the Dragon" for some crazy motorcycle riding and wrecks.
hyway
8:04:51 AM
1/02/08

Sorry, just can't resist to post a couple of pics I took on a hike near Grimselpass.



Euro hike
8:06:14 AM
1/02/08

nice views
hyway
8:09:26 AM
1/02/08

real nice views Euro!

You should check out youtube videos for "Tail of the Dragon" for some crazy motorcycle riding and wrecks.”
hyway
9:04:51 AM
1/02/08


you bet - an awesome road and wicked fun drive... lotsa nutty bikers though - i saw several awful accidents or at least the aftermath of them when I lived in Western NC.
Roam Around
12:26:30 PM
1/02/08

The Mighty Mighty Tacoma sports a Dragon's Tail decal compliments of the fine folks that run the store at Deals Gap.
gojo
12:29:46 PM
1/02/08

”I would love to have seen the faces of the motorcyclists this dude went past....”
ramblinrev
5:04:37 AM
1/02/08
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i went with a friend while they went street luging, i drove chase, and man was it funny to see the few other drivers on the road once they realized what they had just driven past!!! normally it took a few seconds for it to register, and then you'd see their brake lights come on. or as soon as they were passing you'd see the confused/ shocked look. havent experienced any motorcyclists driving past. yet. :)
brittc
12:32:29 PM
1/02/08

britt, this dude was passing motorcycles IN his lane.
hyway
2:00:09 PM
1/02/08

oh, i know. i saw the video a couple months back. like i said in the other thread, i was just throwin in my 2 cents from luging experience. i expect no matter what lane, or which 'device', they'll be shocked to see someone skating past them/ beside them!
brittc
2:05:54 PM
1/02/08

I have on occasion gone downhill past a motorist on my bicycle. That is fun enough.
ramblinrev
2:11:47 PM
1/02/08

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