Ridgeline IV: The Dolomites : Gee Atherton Rides The Via Ferrata
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- čas přidán 13. 09. 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. - Sport
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"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 🥴
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.
This is the perfect motivational video I need to charge down my local 30m elevation trail next to the supermarket
Go hard bro ❤
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?
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:/
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!
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 😂🫣
The Dolomites...among the most beautiful mountains in the world. The rider...Monstrous. The Team...Extraordinary. The video...Amazing. Congratulations to all!
I’d be nervous to walk some of that but riding at pace is absolutely incredible!
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!
This is insane in any possible levels. I really really want it to last but also want it to stop. Truly breathtaking! Amazing!!!
The Athertons fight tooth and nail for everything they've accomplished. Hats off. Great branding for your company as well.
Given what the man went through, I’ve no words for this.
What an incredible backdrop!
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
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 😊
It's official, Gee is absolutely crazy 🤪 hats off to all involved 👏 some unreal camera work and as for the rider 😮 insane. Props 👍
You are the king of mountain bicycle riding.
So much of that exposure was 100% guaranteed death.
Awesome to see Gee back and nicely warming up for Rampage! Stunning edit 👏🤘❤️🌈🕊🌍
How is it possible for a human to go through as much as Gee and stay at the same unreal level or riding? This is so insanely impressive, thanks so much to the team for putting this together!
This should be shown in movie theaters!
If this mountain is untamable, then so is Gee.
Honestly, I almost cried. This is such a beautifully inspiring movie.
You sir are absolutely crazy!! But you are truly living life. RESPECT!!!
One of the most astonishing things I’ve ever seen on a MTB, amazing work.
Maybe most visually stunning short mtb vid I have ever seen...
Where cycling and mountaineering collide with a talented film team. Lovely.
will gee and atherton bikes replace our sweat-stained shirts after watching this? 😂top-notch filming and riding!
haha of course!its the least we can do
Wow, that was mental. I'm seating watching it
Gee you’re a madman! 🙌🏻
It's absolutely insane... thanks for show me how great is to do impossible things
My heart just stopped like 89 times wow that was good filming and editing. This rider has to be the gnarliest ever.
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 is purely INSANE! What a crazy line that is and you make it look so damn easy! Gee is THE MAN!!!
holy F the GOAT is back
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..
This is an essential experience. Super production, super sound, and super riding. Awesome...
Stunning Gee!
The level of concentration it takes to ride like that is awesome.
I got goosebumps just looking at this!😱 Insane and unbelievable... Gee man, you are out of this world!
And this is why Gee-man is the people's champion!! The dude is just a beast in everything he does. Him and the whole Atherton familia are simlpy some of my favorites to watch doing what they do! Well done!
Spectacular footage
Home sweet home👌 Nice ride!😮
THAT WAS AWESOME! Top notch stuff Gee yi mad man 😂
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!
That was an intense four an half minutes. Unreal to watch. Thanks to everyone involved
This release comes on the heels of me having spent some days paragliding the Dolomites. I think I have more appreciation for this than I would have otherwise. Incredible riding and cinematography. Congratulations on such an accomplishment
Everything about this is off the chart!! Just amazing. 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Only 4 minutes anxious viewing 🫣 to get to check out the stunning cinematography ❤. Imagine a full 30mins CZcams edition 🤪
Your ridgeline videos continuously inspire me to just be a better person. Thank you 👊
Gee is so gnarly! 😮 My favourite rider! 🤘
Amazing work, chapeau! You've made something special with this one.
This gave me goosebumps and sweaty palms at the same time, absolute mad man. Flying down it as well.
Wow, such a comeback from gee in his ridgeline series after the crash from the last one really is stunning! Plus the landscape is unbelivably beautiful.
Whoaaaa! It gave me sweaty palms just watching this! Gee, you're the man!
Gee you're a madman!!! Some incredibly gnarly terrain. Thank you for continuing to push the limits of what is possible on a bike!!!
Wow Gee, That was breathtaking! Your skill set is unreal & filming & photography is simply amazing your best work to date, your riding in this adventure is on another level !!
So sick. Now thats Mountain Biking
Stunning in every way. G your the O.G. Sick boi just sick
I got vertigo watching parts of that! Awesome!
Just arrived home from a week of mountain biking in the Dolomites.Your video is fantastic!!!Congratulations!
What an edit! 🔥 cant wait for the next one now. The riding and the cinematography was outstanding
Absolutely Amazing!!!!
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.
You have done magic with that one. Amazing
Its like out of this world, landscape is in same time rough and harsh but super beautiful. Stunning filming. Thanks geeee
Stunning !
Speachless, Wow Gee! This looks Unreal and I have no words to describe it!
The sound of that moving gravel when he turns, that's definite trust in tyres on those ledges.
Super like form the very first frame!! Kudos!!!
I think it's the most beautiful MTB video I've ever seen. Goosebumps!
Wow, this is so amazing!!!Great Work!!!😍😍😍😍
Just a goat, doing goat stuff on the side of cliffs 🙌🙌🙌 epic man
very beautiful spot. Heavy stuff !
Bravo from France.
Thanks Gee. Truly inspiring. The loneliness and isolation on that ridge.Knowing its just......you.
I have sweaty palms just by watching at this crazy trail, your just incredible man!
Wow, amazing. This is so on the edge!!! Gee love to see you back doing what you love. Thank you for this amazing project
Glad to see Gee back at it!
Man, the roads are so brutal & scary...Thanks for making the great ride & video for us
wow, what a ride, what a view, what a rider, what a film! just amazing job guys 👏
Maybe the best ride of the year
Epic footage, great music, fantastic light, stunning landscape and a man doing what he's loving. Really enjoyed this video. And good to see you being back rocking trails after the horrible crash 💪🏻
Just when you thought the bar couldn’t be raised any higher, Gee comes out with yet another wild project! 😮
I had chills watching that, mad respect for doing that. Amazing and great video and music all round.
wowwww... absoloutely amazing and crazy!! Great footage... just love the Dolomites!
Vidéo ahurissante, une pure merveille 👏👏👍
Merci pour le partage.
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. 🤌🏻
Dam best ridge cut yet.
Gee, lad you’re a legend!
The riding is truly breathtaking and thrilling but somehow the World class cinematography and soundtrack are peaceful and intoxicating all at once.
What a piece, credit to the whole team who put this together.
It’s the mos beautiful MTB video I’ve seen
I don't know why but it reminds me of the movie Rush especially it's soundtrack...Very gripping. Loved it.
Keep up the good work guys👏👏👏
Only person ever beating this is you! Phenomenal work by all. Hell yeah Gee
This guy just won't quit.
That was beautiful but left me gasping for air. Breathtaking madness
When the gopro is that gnarly you know its wild. Incredible shots!
Breathtaking....no room 4 error! Absolutely insane❤🔥
Great to see you back on the ridge Gee!! Awesome video. Can’t wait to see what you do at Rampage! 🔥
Oh my gosh
This is a truly amazing video, utterly unbelievable riding and scenery. Speechless watching this. Looking forward to Rampage 🙏
Gee, that was rad. Fair play to you and the squad on an incredible achievement!