Congrats to Aaron LaRocque for his 50th Video of the Day

Apr 13, 2012 at 0:01
Apr 13, 2012
by Karl Burkat
 
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Long time user Aaron LaRocque who has been a staple of Pinkbike's video section ever since its inception 5 years ago has been pumping out incredible footage which has been stoking out the biking community, making us all want to ride. I was curious to see how many VODs he has gotten, turns out he got his 50th this year! So huge shout out to Larock!

I also calculated that his videos have eclipsed 5,200,000 views in total which is the most on Pinkbike. I went through his archive and pulled out 10 videos to showcase and get people re-watching. Enjoy!



Aaron's first VOD and Pinkbike's 6th VOD ever, Sin City. Back in October of 2007.

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2008, Aaron catching up with some 12 year old grom by the name of Anthony Messere. Wonder what he's up to these days?

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Commercial work started piling on for Aaron and this video made for Race Face and Rocky Mountain Bikes has still got to be the best All-Mountain riding video made.

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At the beginning of 2009, Aaron emailed me saying he wanted to make a movie, wanted to do something to feature BC's up and coming talent and release it to the world free. The final product was "What's Next", which garnered massive viewership and a helluva premiere party!

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Aaron's signature lighting in his videos are highlighted in this video featuring long time bike model and Aaron's admitted man crush, Strahan Loken.

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Vancouver Island is home to Aaron and he captures the somber mood and gloomy fog, making this look like something out of a horror flick.

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The biking videographer lifestyle isn't just about pointing a camera and hours editing. Here are 8 days spent camping and digging in the trenches to make the lines for this epic.

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When Trek Bikes wanted to announce the Carbon Session 9.9 to the world, they tapped Larock to make them a video which would highlight Aaron Gwin's killer season.

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Three days before this past Halloween, Aaron said he had an idea for a video and to 'save the October 31 VOD spot, I've got a banger!'. In a couple days he pumped out this.

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VOD #50 and probably as good of a piece of cinematography as you'll see.

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Huge thanks boss from all of Pinkbike! Here's to 50 more and a happy 25th Birthday coming up here!
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65 Comments

  • + 52
flag chris44 (Apr 12, 2012 at 21:09)
 Larocks vids are Unreal. nuff said
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flag foshizz (Apr 12, 2012 at 21:11)
 I look forward to watching his vids every time they show up on the home page. Great work
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flag EricThiessen (Apr 12, 2012 at 21:40)
 this guy has made Pinkbike so much better!! every time i look at my dash and see his Name with a new vid it always makes my day!!!
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flag rick101 (Apr 12, 2012 at 22:16)
 did anyone else notice you had most of the videos on your Favorites? If not all? haha
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flag shredstatus (Apr 12, 2012 at 23:04) (Below Threshold) show comment
 ...so does everybody else
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flag epavichthesavage Plus (Apr 12, 2012 at 23:25)
 he won't stop until he's over 9000 ....yeah I know that was horrible
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flag Draggon (Apr 13, 2012 at 0:29)
 What's weird is that he's only made 43 videos.........yup, he's THAT good!
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flag Worm-Burner (Apr 13, 2012 at 0:53)
 ...what ever happened to LaRocque...?
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flag RaduDhx (Apr 13, 2012 at 3:27)
 Only 50Th?? Smile
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  • + 21
flag Lone-Wolf-Productions (Apr 12, 2012 at 22:27)
 LaRocque rocks! I'm at 20, I'm commin for ya big guy!
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flag epavichthesavage Plus (Apr 12, 2012 at 23:23)
 *cue epic battle music
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flag scott-townes (Apr 13, 2012 at 7:17)
 it's an EDIT OFF!!! EDIT OFF!!!!
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flag Lone-Wolf-Productions (Apr 14, 2012 at 19:18)
 It would be an edit off if he didn't do so much of my editing for me hahaha
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flag DavidSA (Apr 12, 2012 at 21:13)
 Island Winter still never fails to give me goosebumps. Larock=Brilliance.
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flag feds (Apr 13, 2012 at 1:44)
 holy smokes. still remember watching the "sin city" video back when i first got into mountain biking and discovered this site; thought it had the coolest combination of songs. thanks larock!
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flag sittingduck (Apr 12, 2012 at 21:27)
 PAY THE MAN!!!
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flag scott-townes (Apr 13, 2012 at 7:19)
 How do you know he's not Wink

I betcha he's making some coin... literally, just some coins... probably loonies.
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flag sexley (Apr 12, 2012 at 21:07)
 Simply - WELL DONE!
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flag doubled18 (Apr 12, 2012 at 21:19)
 And 51 is up with "spring cleaning"
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flag motorjeff21 (Apr 12, 2012 at 21:34)
 this guy better be getting paid
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flag MikeZinger Plus (Apr 12, 2012 at 22:17)
 this guys a joke, did you see all that slow mo...
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flag vonichi (Apr 13, 2012 at 1:50)
 He's got 50 and he's only 25?
Damn, you are such an inspiration Laroque.
You and your beard.
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flag oldschoolj Plus (Apr 13, 2012 at 8:35)
 So young at this Point and already a legend in the industry. Many thanks to your many contributions and time taken to bring us your talents.
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flag woood (Apr 13, 2012 at 11:42)
 You are so talented and you are gifted to communicate through your films after every one I got that strong feeling... want to ride right now thanks for sharing it with us, and keep on Aaron
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flag doorknob100 (Apr 12, 2012 at 21:17)
 He's a freaking machine!!!
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flag downhilldj127 (Apr 12, 2012 at 22:27)
 Keep on LaRoque-in in the freeworld
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flag dirtman04 (Apr 12, 2012 at 22:12)
 this dude is why i spend hours on pinkbike
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flag lstanners (Apr 14, 2012 at 3:28)
 This dude is why I don't get anything done at work...
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flag potatoracing2 (Apr 13, 2012 at 7:07)
 Cheers to Larock! All of his vids are amazing, and he deserved all 50 VODs that he got.
Make more???
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flag dreamsflyinhigh (Apr 14, 2012 at 16:03)
 Zombie flick is awesome! Last DH video is sweet too, well they all are good. 12yr old tearing it up. Thanks for all the viewings:>Wink
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flag laneybc (Apr 13, 2012 at 9:17)
 Great video and a Happy Birthday to you on April 23rd. Should be a national holiday for all bikers.
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flag ridenz (Apr 12, 2012 at 22:35)
 Sweet vids, but.... Y U NO HAVE BRENDAN HOWEY WINTER EDIT.
Everyone has to watch this www.pinkbike.com/video/186007
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flag JHewitt (Apr 13, 2012 at 5:57)
 thats my favourite so far
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flag Aaron-Pedain (Apr 12, 2012 at 23:19)
 ITS ONLY BEEN 50!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 WUT THE FUDGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
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flag ratking (Apr 12, 2012 at 22:37)
 Laroque with me if you want to live. congrats bro will we see you at sea tote?
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flag larock Plus (Apr 12, 2012 at 23:34)
 you will indeed!
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flag ratking (Apr 12, 2012 at 23:55)
 Smile
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flag taylorjames13 (Apr 12, 2012 at 22:21)
 its awesome to see how much the sport has changed and his filming style had stayed so consistently well through out the years
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flag VFreehd (Apr 12, 2012 at 21:14)
 It has been that long already?!
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flag greencarrots (Apr 12, 2012 at 21:23)
 happy birthday larock, you've been a huge inspiration many people and a gift to pinkbike
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flag biker-Boy808 (Apr 12, 2012 at 21:19)
 Anthony Messere was amazing at 12! I think i was playing excite bike on nintendo 64 when i was 12.
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flag ridenz (Apr 12, 2012 at 23:26)
 Hahaha, just looked at the recent favourites. 5 of 6 were from Larock
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flag BryanBobo (Apr 13, 2012 at 5:20)
 Well that's 50 more vod's than I have
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flag stevecabrera (Apr 12, 2012 at 21:14)
 do people who pic vod even watch his vids anymore or just make em vod cuz their his haha but they are amazing
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flag kevabear (Apr 16, 2012 at 12:00)
 i bought the altitude 90 rsl because of his video. rode spec and trek before still love my altitude
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flag SeanC1 (Apr 12, 2012 at 21:41)
 Curious which (of the many) Lana Del Rey remixes was used for VOD #50?
Great vid.
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flag larock Plus (Apr 13, 2012 at 13:13)
 Blue Jeans (Count Ninjula Remix)
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flag SeanC1 (Apr 16, 2012 at 23:16)
 Thanks!
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flag conv3rt (Apr 13, 2012 at 13:19)
 New cinematographers should be taking notes.
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flag splzed (Apr 13, 2012 at 12:36)
 What's next was awesome. And free! I love PB
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flag EmeryBall (Apr 13, 2012 at 23:46)
 It's amazing seeing how far he has come from his early videos.
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flag strahan (Apr 12, 2012 at 22:55)
 #beastmode
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flag rcone (Apr 13, 2012 at 20:48)
 Is filming his full time occupation? was it before?
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flag larryssman7 (Apr 13, 2012 at 16:57)
 is the trek one shot at northstar, CA?
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flag cjwanner Plus (Apr 12, 2012 at 21:19)
 Congrats Buddy!! Keep killin it!
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flag beneathmiskin1 (Apr 12, 2012 at 21:21)
 Absolutely Incredible. Fantasic job!
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flag Felix316 (Apr 12, 2012 at 21:26)
 Godly
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flag pedalhound (Apr 13, 2012 at 10:41)
 I remember that first video...haha...good job Aaron.
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flag Airik (Apr 13, 2012 at 8:13)
 Wow Aaron, thats sick.
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flag konacowan7 (Apr 12, 2012 at 22:57)
 sin city is in my town !
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flag bendy (Apr 13, 2012 at 3:05)
 faved every one tup
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flag seraph (Apr 13, 2012 at 9:01)
 If Aaron is a "long time user", then I must be a legacy!
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flag larryssman7 (Apr 13, 2012 at 16:57)
 12 years
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flag seraph (Apr 13, 2012 at 16:57)
 Yes very good, 12 years. You can count.
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flag larryssman7 (Apr 13, 2012 at 21:00)
 hahaha
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