Ridgeline IV: The Dolomites : Gee Atherton Rides The Via Ferrata
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- Опубліковано 13 вер 2023
- Watch the latest spectacular edit in the Ridgeline Series with Gee Atherton, the double World Champion Mountain Biker, world-renowned for his skill and daring on a bike taking on the Via Ferrata.
"Since the first hour of the first build for the original Ridgeline film, it's been the dream to take this concept to the most amazing places around the world. The potential to find awesome, remote mountain ranges where we can test ourselves to the limit… to really explore what's possible on a bike and how to film the most stunning footage… it's been like a running commentary throughout the entire project." - Gee Atherton.
This film differs from its predecessors in that the team "didn't move a rock." It was about exploring with friends - an adventure into the mountains, where Gee would ride whatever they found, including some of the most unforgiving terrain of the series so far.
And there's pedalling, even if it's at racing speed and inches from a ravine.
Filming took place this August in the Italian Dolomites, where access to riding spots involved four-hour hikes, roped climbs, ladders and abseils. The team was burdened with camera equipment, drones, food supplies and Gee's bike, broken down to frame, bars and wheels to share the load. It was physically and mentally the most demanding week of the series so far, where a sense of adventure and genuine concern for their survival drove the team onwards in search of some of the most incredible scenes they have ever filmed.
Gee said that from the start, he knew that he'd film this edit on board the Atherton Enduro A.170, the latest in the Atherton Bikes range that he designed and manufactured along with his siblings Dan and Rachel Atherton and their close-knit team in Machynlleth, Mid Wales.
Gee said, "It was a no-brainer - the A.170 is tough enough to withstand being bounced off cliff walls as we hauled it up a cliff on a rope, lighter to hike up the mountain than my DH bike, pedals super well and is enough bike to tackle every inch of the steep and rocky terrain."
He was accompanied by photographer Dan Griffiths (Moonhead Media) and "right-hand man" Jamie Robertson, who had both been with the project from the beginning, but in such perilous terrain, they also involved Brodie Hood, a high altitude and adventure specialist. Brodie is one of the few filmers to fly drones to the top of Everest, an experienced climber and a member of the Lochaber Mountain rescue team.
As Gee put it, "Having Brodie with us kept us alive! But it also meant we could say yes to things we wouldn't have tackled alone… At the end of the film, there's a sequence where I ride down a ridge at sunset; Brodie devised a harness system that meant I could practise controlling my speed while he let out the tension until I got comfortable. The section of the film where I'm riding the slowest, picking my way down the ridge, was actually the most demanding of all.
More about the A.170 here: www.athertonbikes.com/bike/en....
Thanks to @AthertonBikes, @RedBullUK, @FSA_MTB and @Prologo.Official.
Crew:
Rider & Director: Gee Atherton | Atherton Bikes AM.170
Photography & Production: Dan Griffiths | Moonhead Media
Cinematography & Drone Work: Brodie Hood, Matt McCormick, Will Evans
Logistics: Jamie Robertson
Edit: Robbie Meade & Max Callan | Peny
Learn about the making of Ridgeline IV: The Dolomites here: redbull.co.uk/ridgeline4. - Спорт
"I just feel like the cliff I fell off in Wales wasn't big enough" - Gee in the meeting for making Ridgeline IV.
Absolutely. Or something broke in his head? Like the fear affect.
@@wheelchairdrunk dude is so gnarly!
He wants something with real consequences.
this^^^
I think he keeps trying to do himself in while on his bike but it's just not working so he just keeps pushing the boundaries
we've never held our breath for so long. 😯 Unreal work!
thanks guys!!
Agreed. Gripping onto things watching it. Cements Gee's reputation as an absolute monster on the bike, and in the words of Rob, how does he sit down.....
Bedbull rike
Friggin mental.
Definitely a no from me..😳😳😳😳
Red Bull just need to give Gee a briefcase stuffed full of cold hard cash and tell him to go make Where the trail ends part 2! Stop messing about and get it made. Imagine what Gee and Darren Berrecloth could make!
Woah scary stuff in there. Big props coming back like this!
Thanks mate, definitely a few sketchy spots 🙂
@@AthertonRacinga few?? I think it’s easier to count the non-sketchy ones at that point 🥴
This is the perfect motivational video I need to charge down my local 30m elevation trail next to the supermarket
Go hard bro ❤
Just found out Gee is doing Rampage again this year, and then this drops. What a legend.
It's been quite a week!
@@AthertonRacingGee cementing legendary status - AGAIN.
@@AthertonRacing FUCK YEAH
Really epic line and the skills Gee has are unbelievable. It would be cool to see him do a full video of travelling the globe and riding lines like this. Can’t wait to see what the next edit will be and also seeing him at Rampage.
I don’t think you’ve ever had a good grasp on “what is and isn’t okay” 😂.
Epic video, guys. Great work
Why , what for?
As a former rider (due to injuries) and parent of an up-n-coming rider, this pushed my buttons. I knew MT biking was going to push riders to more and more extremes, and I think this ride pushed me over an edge. The whole point of this was to showcase that he survived a ride with unimaginably small margins of error framed by some beautiful cinematography. The only thing that kept coming up for me is thinking about how stupid a ride like this is and how saddened I am by all the riders that will end up like me with life changing injuries or worse. I wish the focus wasn't how close you can come to death, but still get likes on your video. RIP Dan Osman.
Truly breathtaking... from the riding to the cinematography, way to go guys :)
Music was awesome as well
It was very good. Almost looked like 3 different trail runs in 1 video with the color changes. I wanted to see more of the dark area riding but it cut back out:/
THAT INTRO SHOT WAS INSANEEE!!! (and all the other shots too ofc)
The Dolomites...among the most beautiful mountains in the world. The rider...Monstrous. The Team...Extraordinary. The video...Amazing. Congratulations to all!
I mean this is just on another level.....everything about this edit just blows you away. How does Gee nearly destroy his body falling off a mountain then come back to pull something like this off. There arent words to do this justice!
The most beautiful, uncomfortable thing I have ever watched.
Fa salire l'adrenalina solo a guardare.
Panorami spettacolari
Un percorso cosi non lo farei neanche a piedi 🤦♀️
Controllo del mezzo perfetto
Complimenti per il grande coraggio.
Ho fatto.un percorso simile a giugno (la via del sale in Italia ) a che se molto meno esposto da brividi 😊
Petrifying. Excellent video. All I can say is please don’t keep raising the levels of crazy until it’s game over! Gee on a bike always excites, legend
I couldn’t watch it longer than a few seconds 😂🫣
Damn good thing you wore your helmet. lol I would have worn a parachute but that's me. Man that's some of the most daring riding I've seen on YT.
Maybe the best ride of the year
Нереально круто, гениальное видео, всем добра
The Athertons fight tooth and nail for everything they've accomplished. Hats off. Great branding for your company as well.
I realised about 3/4 the way through that I was gripping on to my phone and remote 😂, WHAT an edit!!! The exposure on that riding is something I can't quite wrap my head around, one mistake and it's Gee in memory only. Whatever you spent on making this and however challenging it was, it was completely worthwhile. A mind blowing piece and awesome advert for the bike 🤘🤘🤯
I agree, a monster to film but definitely worth it. thanks man
Attenzione con questi video sempre più estremi che possono vedere tutti ma soprattutto imitare!
I just texted my brother and mountain-biking buddy of 30yrs: '"Bro, if you haven't seen this guy's channel, set aside some time... Start with this video."
This is stunning footage and an absolute pleasure to watch!
I’d be nervous to walk some of that but riding at pace is absolutely incredible!
So sick. Now thats Mountain Biking
This should be shown in movie theaters!
If this mountain is untamable, then so is Gee.
Stunning in every way. G your the O.G. Sick boi just sick
Where cycling and mountaineering collide with a talented film team. Lovely.
So much of that exposure was 100% guaranteed death.
holy F the GOAT is back
Just a goat, doing goat stuff on the side of cliffs 🙌🙌🙌 epic man
Given what the man went through, I’ve no words for this.
Equal parts stoke and anxiety. What a video, Gee continues to ride the gnarliest shit of all time even after his most recent terrible crash. What a legend!
Only 4 minutes anxious viewing 🫣 to get to check out the stunning cinematography ❤. Imagine a full 30mins UA-cam edition 🤪
This is insane in any possible levels. I really really want it to last but also want it to stop. Truly breathtaking! Amazing!!!
Sometimes when I see these mad videos, I say to myself... WHY!?
But then when you watch it you're like... WHY NOT! Absolutely EPIC!
You have done magic with that one. Amazing
Nuts. Simply nuts.
Stunning Gee!
I got vertigo watching parts of that! Awesome!
NIce 🤟and thumb up for "didn't move a rock" approach 👍
You sir are absolutely crazy!! But you are truly living life. RESPECT!!!
Home sweet home👌 Nice ride!😮
Super like form the very first frame!! Kudos!!!
Vidéo ahurissante, une pure merveille 👏👏👍
Merci pour le partage.
Absolutely fantastic ride 👏
Dam best ridge cut yet.
Holy Geesus! BreATHERTONtaking! 🙃
Yeeeahh Gee is back! man of steel!
Good on you for getting back on the bike again after the crash and doing much more gnarly riding..
Gee: Stay away Death, this is my domain! ;-) Truly breathtaking!
What an incredible backdrop!
Speechless.
Absolutely Amazing!!!!
Blimey, ain’t no stopping gee
Absolute madman.
My heart just stopped like 89 times wow that was good filming and editing. This rider has to be the gnarliest ever.
Spectacular footage
It's official, Gee is absolutely crazy 🤪 hats off to all involved 👏 some unreal camera work and as for the rider 😮 insane. Props 👍
The level of concentration it takes to ride like that is awesome.
Whoaaaa! It gave me sweaty palms just watching this! Gee, you're the man!
Wow what a video, the sheer scale of that mountain range is amazing, I was holding my breath through most of that, Gee’s rider pov is scary af. 🤌🏻
That was an intense four an half minutes. Unreal to watch. Thanks to everyone involved
THIS - IS - FREE❤RIDING
very beautiful spot. Heavy stuff !
Bravo from France.
Assolutamente fantastico!✊🏻✊🏻✊🏻
You are a Hero! Incredible
Stunning !
Gee is so gnarly! 😮 My favourite rider! 🤘
Positively mental, Gee!
INSANE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Парни не реально очень эффектно! Берегите себя!
One of the most magnificent and maniacal things I've ever seen.
Honestly, I almost cried. This is such a beautifully inspiring movie.
Only person ever beating this is you! Phenomenal work by all. Hell yeah Gee
Just got a new LG TV. This should be the showroom demo video. Absolutely stunning! Respect to Gee, especially given what he went through. This is mental.
That was beautiful but left me gasping for air. Breathtaking madness
You are the king of mountain bicycle riding.
One of the most astonishing things I’ve ever seen on a MTB, amazing work.
Awesome! That's grabbing life by the horns! Thanks for the pump.😊
Amazing..... just amazing.
Just staggering. 😮 👏
The dolomites are amazing! Now they just got more awesome!
Amazing work, chapeau! You've made something special with this one.
Sick! Very nice captures, moods and music.
Sweaty palms watching this 🤯
Wow, this is so amazing!!!Great Work!!!😍😍😍😍
Gee Man the GOAT, because of you I ran out of sweat ;-D
Speachless, Wow Gee! This looks Unreal and I have no words to describe it!
Awesome to see Gee back and nicely warming up for Rampage! Stunning edit 👏🤘❤️🌈🕊🌍
THAT WAS AWESOME! Top notch stuff Gee yi mad man 😂
Pure madness.
Art.
This is so beautifully directed, the stunning beauty of the background switching to the up close and personal aggression and grace of Gee piloting the bike. Bravo.
Couldn't agree more! The crew did an insane job filming this
This guy just won't quit.
Man, the roads are so brutal & scary...Thanks for making the great ride & video for us
Absolutely chuffing brilliant!!!!
This gave me goosebumps and sweaty palms at the same time, absolute mad man. Flying down it as well.
Master piece...
Everything about this is off the chart!! Just amazing. 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Hats off to you Gee, people get locked up for less crazy stuff than that. Insane
I would not like walking that trail lol! Nut head! Love it!
Your ridgeline videos continuously inspire me to just be a better person. Thank you 👊