Video: Biker Crashes, Bike Doesn’t

A downhill mountain bike racer doesn't give up after he loses control of his bike. The results are hilarious.

Written by Sean McCoy

1 MIN READ

August 7, 2014 1:12 a.m. EDT

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We don’t have a lot of details about this race, but the after effects of this crash are hilarious. Takes “ghost riding” to a whole new realm.

Writer and editor Sean McCoy

Sean McCoy

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