Paul Basagoita Lands the First Double BackFlip on Natural Terrain
According to a press release by Teva earlier today, Paul Basagoita became the first mountain biker to land a double back flip on natural terrain. Its an incredible achievement all things considered, but when I heard the term “natural terrain,” I was expecting something a little different.
The idea of a free rider booting a massive trick over a natural obstacle recalls images of Darren Berrecloth racing down mountainsides in distant corners of the world – not a giant manicured booter. Semantics aside, Paul’s clip is awesome. Even after a few major spills, he gets up, and tries again until he finally nails it.
Want More? Check past the break to watch Andrea Lacondeguy nailing a dirt to dirt double back flip (on a hardtail) in a clip from NWD 8.











Comments
How is that “natural”?
What was natural it took a shovel to built it?
Bas looks sooooo excited about his accomplishment. Not.
I wonder how many bikes he wrecked before pulling this off? Still, have to admire his persistence!
How is this natural when it took a shovel to build it?
Damn. That is a mouthful of s*** to eat at 1:01.
That terrain’s about as natural as Red Bull–although it probably tastes better.