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The vision was clear – build the world’s first Slopestyle MTB course on a moving train. Dawid Godziek turned this ambitious idea into reality and conquered the challenging course. With a 2.7-meter-wide track, potential wind gusts, and limited reference points, the technical demands were immense, but Godziek’s skills made the seemingly impossible, possible.
He skillfully traversed 10 carriages at a speed of 23 km/h while executing some of the sport’s most electrifying tricks – all captured in a spectacular “freeze frame” effect.
- Historic Achievement: Dawid Godziek becomes the first-ever rider to complete a mountain bike course on a moving train, reaching speeds of 23 km/h.
- Technical Mastery: The course, spanning 10 train carriages and featuring eight jumps, was designed to test precision and balance in motion.
- Visual Spectacle: Achieved a “freeze frame” effect by synchronising riding speed with the moving train, creating a visually stunning result.
- Champion Tricks: Godziek executed a double tailwhip, frontflip, and the world’s first flat drop backflip to flat landing from stairs on the final carriage.
- Supportive Collaboration: Produced in partnership with Prada Linea Rossa, this project highlights a mix of engineering and athletic excellence, supported by Grupa Azoty Koltar and PKP Polish State Railways.
- Szymon Godziek’s Input: Szymon, Dawid’s brother and MTB champion, praised the project’s ambition and Dawid’s relentless pursuit of pushing boundaries.
