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Downhill’s most decorated rider, Greg Minnaar, a.k.a. “The Goat”, got off to a slow start in the 2022 UCI DH World Cup series. Finishing up the first round, Greg headed back to Morzine in the French Alps to fine-tune his bike, body, and mind for the remainder of the season.
The trails of the Whistler Bike Park have seen their fair share of screen time over the years, from segments in our past films to your next-door-neighbour's POV edit. So, when it came time to filming the bike park segment for unReal, we knew we had to do something different.
On June 18th, 2015, the unReal world tour kicks off in Vancouver, BC. Tickets for the tour are ON SALE NOW! To purchase tickets, head on over to www.tetongravity.com/films/unreal/tour. You don't want to miss this!
Early last summer I had an unUsual email come across my inbox. It read something like this: “Hey Cam, we’re actually going to try to do that crazy glacier idea for unReal. We’ll be camping up there for 2 weeks and trying to find some rideable snow and ice. It will probably be a big challenge, are you into it...?”
How do Stevie Smith and Brendan Fairclough cover every possible angle of a trail? A remote control car, little green men, a rocket launcher, and cameras lining the trail from top to bottom are a good place to start.
In episode seven of the Sony ActionCam #DreamCapture series, Riley and David step into the shoes and onto the bikes of Thomas Vanderham and Matt Hunter. Just two big kids at heart, having fun on their bikes. Does it really get any better than that? Stay tuned for the full video release on July 30th to see the rest of the story. Subscribe to the official Sony ActionCam YouTube channel to be the first to see the full video as soon as it's released!
Cam McCaul is no stranger when it comes to piles of dirt, from having input on major courses like Red Bull Joyride to helping shape his local jump spot at Post Office.
Directed by The Coastal Crew and Produced by Anthill Films, SecondBase Films is excited present you with the official trailer for their new film, Arrival. We hope you enjoy it!
The points start collecting from the very first beep of the season at round one. The pressure of their presence sits on riders’ shoulders all year. The ticking clock may stop after each run but the abacus never stops, it only pauses between races to coil the riders springs even tighter. Until eventually the chips are counted at the final round.
As filmmakers we've had the privilege to be present for some great moments in a few riders' careers. Whether it’s a high-risk move, a contest or a race, it’s always cool to see vision become reality.
I find it amazing how much downhill racing has progressed and flourished over the past 10 years - especially in the women's field. What used to be a male-driven sport, is now enjoyed by a variety of people across the board. Womens' riding has developed into a hardworking, inspirational group of girls who are constantly progressing at an alarming rate. I have been inspired by this progress. It has pushed me further than I ever thought possible, both through my riding and my art. Every day I am driven to accomplish more with every brush and pedal stroke. - Micayla Gatto
The UCI world cup circuit is a living, breathing community of riders dedicated to travelling the globe to race bikes. Nomadic in nature, this elite community exists only on the road in a never-ending pursuit of milliseconds. These athletes train the hardest, constantly drive technology forward and act as ambassadors for our sport as they travel the world to compete.
One version of ‘living the dream’ is a lifestyle based around spending every day riding endless downhill. Like a die-hard surfers living close to the beach, passion-driven riders are building a community around the world famous Whistler Mountain Bike Park. This dream requires sacrifice. But no sacrifice is too big for the committed. In the greater mountain bike community we hold these people up as purists. They are the ones we think of when we feel trapped in our own routines. They are the ones that help keep our dreams alive.
