Video: Chromag - Matt Hardwick Solitary Combat

Jun 12, 2013
by Chromag Bikes  
Solitary Combat

Matt Hardwick // Solitary Combat

by Chromagbikes
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Straight off a win at the Underworld Cup, and a third place finish at Mt.Tremblant's Canada Cup, Matt Hardwick accredits much of his success to the wet roots, rocks, and wooded trails of Vancouver's legendary North Shore. Throughout the winter, Matt put in the hours quietly training, building, and filming to hone his skills in becoming one of Canada's fastest junior racers. Matt knows the shore like the back of his hand, and tries to put a fresh spin on his local playground with every lap.

Keep an eye out for Matt on the Junior downhill circuit this year.

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37 Comments
  • 22 0
 another awsome vid from chromag
  • 6 0
 Yeah! What eli said - always sick!
  • 2 0
 I don't think I've ever seen a video from chromag that i didn't like.
  • 1 0
 I work with that guy! He's a rad dude!
  • 7 0
 This is my kind of trail, i wish i could ride it like that
  • 4 1
 Basically looked like a bike park trail in its natural habitat... although the trail looked a little buffed out for my liking, it must be a riot to rip down.
  • 5 0
 How is he supposed to admire the the quality of the features on this trail while riding so friggin' fast?
  • 1 3
 at the end i think it might be the same trail as sam hill and that ohters guys segment i forget who it is but hes really good too the segmen tin follow me but dry am i right?
  • 1 0
 nah its not :L
  • 2 0
 Was up at my local REI talkin shop with the crew while working on my Slayer and this little kid walked by with his mom, checking out my bike and said "wow where did that bike come from?" i said "Canada" then he saw my Lynx DT seat and said "do bears in Canada walk around like that? " (with balls in hand) and I said "after a few beers in mating season they do" . His mom pulled him away pretty quick. oh Chromag.
  • 4 1
 Why the f*ck is there a winter video in June?! Sick riding but im happy with the sun!
  • 1 0
 Nice winters you have o_O
  • 1 0
 We just had a 8 Month winter i was just crazy to ride
  • 2 1
 Phh, you should've just ridden through the winter.
  • 12 0
 German chap talks to a Finn about bad winters. I lol'd. Wink
  • 1 0
 No but seriously, why don't you guys ride all year? You're missing out on so much Big Grin
  • 2 0
 I do! Always up for a bit of bad weather cycling haha Big Grin
  • 1 0
 Awesome! Yeah, no weather can take out the pleasure of riding! And yes, I do go out riding in even -30 degrees, so I know what I'm talking about here B-)
  • 1 0
 Well I can't say we get thaaat cold over this side! (thank you Gulf Stream) Coldest I can remember was 2010 when it was about -20 degrees Celsius but there are rainstorms-a-plenty pretty much year round so muddy/sketchy riding is never hard to come by Smile
  • 1 0
 -20 in Scotland?!? Jeez! Would never have guessed. Guess it's pretty far up north after all Smile

Yeah, it's a question of attitude and making the best of what you've got. Never understood people who only ride during the lift season.
  • 1 0
 Fortunately it's far from a regular occurrence! I'd never seen it that bad prior to, or since that winter. It's more commonly around the low -10's. True true! If we didn't like going out in the elements we wouldn't be on Pinkbike lol, Scotland and Finland can't quite boast Californian summers haha!
  • 1 0
 Yeah, same with the lack of mountains! Well, keeps you fit at least, the pedaling Smile
  • 1 0
 That was so sweet! He made the North Shore look flowy; roots and rocks just don't exist for this kid.
  • 1 0
 was tha the trail in the hill segment in follow me at the last bit of the movie?
  • 2 0
 Yeah Matt so stoked on this edit! Killed it for sure.
  • 1 0
 Matt. Slow down and smell the roses. No don't. Max, awesome edit!
  • 1 0
 Fucking eh great to see Matt rippig it up keep it up man !!
  • 2 0
 Ripping*
  • 2 0
 Yay!!! One is hyped.
  • 1 0
 Luv it!!!..awesome edit & sick ridin Matt!!!
  • 1 0
 Sick trails, sick riding.
  • 1 0
 always stoked when i see a new Chromag edit!
  • 1 0
 Keep smashing that shore Matt! Your killing it!
  • 1 0
 You know it's gonna be a winner when it's from Chromag!
  • 1 0
 well, that was sick
  • 1 0
 Awesome!
  • 1 0
 Rowdy vid!







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