Over two thousand snow mountain bikers race beginning at an elevation of 8530 on a glacier. Yes, it's a wow event called Megavalanche.
Speed down the slippery course reaches over 70mph, “The mass start on the snow is the most iconic part of the Megavalanche, with a huge pack of riders hurtling down a snowy glacier at speeds like 75kmph, mostly out of control and unable to stop!”
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Injuries are expected, “Mainly it’s things such as broken arms. The track is designed to be as safe as possible – putting curves in the high-speed parts [to slow riders down], the glacier spreads people out It’s not as dangerous as you imagine.” More here.