Navigating the tight twisting turns of a downhill mountain bike race course is truly a game of inches where the slightest misstep can lead to disaster. Such was the case for Agustín Monsalve when he failed to split the upright on this step down feature at a race in Chile and suffered a crunching slam. Thankfully he didn’t break anything but must have been sore top to bottom the next day.

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....