Follow along with Slovakian downhill mountain biker, Filip Polc,  as he negotiates the steep staircases and narrow corridors of the Santa Marta favela in Rio. Looks like the perfect training ground for Taxco Urban DH race in Mexico:

 

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Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....