Daredevil hurtles down an abandoned luge run on a MOUNTAIN BIKE

Cool runnings: Daredevil hurtles down abandoned Winter Olympics luge track on a MOUNTAIN BIKE in heart-stopping helmet camera footage

  • Stuntman Antoni Villoni captured dashcam footage in Villard-de-Lans, France
  • The 28-year-old navigated down the 1000-metre-long concrete track with ease
  • The luge run had originally been used during the 1968 Winter Olympics 

This is the nail-biting moment a thrill-seeker recorded himself hurtling down a disused luge run on a mountain bike. 

Stuntman Antoni Villoni captured the dashcam footage as he rode down the abandoned track in Villard-de-Lans, France, at dizzying speeds. 

The 28-year-old navigated his way down the 1,000-metre-long concrete course, originally used during the 1968 Winter Olympics, with ease.

In the clip, posted to social media on December 28, Antoni is already speeding down the track flanked by trees.

The daredevil, who is wearing a striking red sports top, can be seen hunched over the handlebars of his bicycle in an attempt to improve aerodynamics as wind rushes past him. 

He pedals frantically but then pauses as he lets his momentum carry him through sections of the winding course.

Stuntman Antoni Villoni captured the dashcam footage as he rode down the abandoned track in Villard-de-Lans, France, at dizzying speeds

The now disused track is covered with moss and swamped with slippery piles of leaves – but Antoni seems unfazed.

He seamlessly follows the contours of the trail with breathtaking speed.

The pro-sportsman begins to slow before pedalling once again in a short burst to drive himself forward.

The 28-year-old navigated his way down the 1000-metre-long concrete track - originally used during the 1968 Winter Olympics

He snaked to the end of the course with ease despite the obstacles

The 28-year-old navigated his way down the 1,000-metre-long concrete course, originally used during the 1968 Winter Olympics, with ease

He seamlessly followed the contours of the trail as he weaved around corners with breathtaking speed

He seamlessly followed the contours of the trail as he weaved around corners with breathtaking speed

The 1968 Winter Olympics were held in Grenoble, France, with the neighbouring Villard-de-Lans staging the luge events.

Luge competitions see one or two-person teams riding a light toboggan while lying face-up and travelling feet-first. 

The track in Villard-de-Lans was thought to have cost 3,190,000 French Francs – more than £400,000 – to complete. 

The luge track in Villard-de-Lans pictured in 1972

The luge track in Villard-de-Lans pictured now

The luge track in Villard-de-Lans was thought to have cost 3,190,000 French Francs – more than £400,000 – to complete. Pictured: In 1972 (left) and now (right)

Antoni (pictured on a previous stunt) said he was riding for Commencal Bikes when he filmed the stunt as part of a project during quarantine to showcase France's 'insane' scenery

Antoni (pictured on a previous stunt) said he was riding for Commencal Bikes when he filmed the stunt as part of a project during quarantine to showcase France’s ‘insane’ scenery 

Antoni said he was riding for Commencal Bikes when he filmed the stunt as part of a project during quarantine to showcase France’s ‘insane’ scenery.

Earlier this month, he pulled off a similar heart-stopping feat as he cycled over the arch of a bridge – Pont du Sablo – high above the river Isère.

The stakes were high as he did not use any safety equipment – meaning there was no room for error.

Fortunately he made it safely over the top of the bridge and was able to free-wheel down the other side of it.