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

Apr 13, 2012
by Karl Burkat  
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.

Views: 126,417    Faves: 2,775    Comments: 427




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

Views: 91,672    Faves: 2,327    Comments: 538




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.

Views: 64,201    Faves: 1,028    Comments: 253




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!

Views: 602,680    Faves: 7,626    Comments: 644




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.

Views: 97,993    Faves: 1,016    Comments: 206




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.

Views: 151,662    Faves: 2,927    Comments: 280




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.

Views: 145,603    Faves: 3,651    Comments: 211




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.

Views: 118,167    Faves: 1,616    Comments: 107




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.

Views: 158,433    Faves: 2,464    Comments: 228




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

Views: 335,808    Faves: 4,362    Comments: 193



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
  • 53 1
 Larocks vids are Unreal. nuff said
  • 7 2
 I look forward to watching his vids every time they show up on the home page. Great work
  • 6 0
 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!!!
  • 9 7
 did anyone else notice you had most of the videos on your Favorites? If not all? haha
  • 4 11
flag shredstatus (Apr 12, 2012 at 23:04) (Below Threshold)
 ...so does everybody else
  • 14 0
 he won't stop until he's over 9000 ....yeah I know that was horrible
  • 5 1
 What's weird is that he's only made 43 videos.........yup, he's THAT good!
  • 1 2
 ...what ever happened to LaRocque...?
  • 1 0
 Only 50Th?? Smile
  • 22 1
 LaRocque rocks! I'm at 20, I'm commin for ya big guy!
  • 13 0
 *cue epic battle music
  • 2 4
 it's an EDIT OFF!!! EDIT OFF!!!!
  • 1 0
 It would be an edit off if he didn't do so much of my editing for me hahaha
  • 11 1
 this guy better be getting paid
  • 10 2
 Island Winter still never fails to give me goosebumps. Larock=Brilliance.
  • 5 0
 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!
  • 6 0
 And 51 is up with "spring cleaning"
  • 8 1
 PAY THE MAN!!!
  • 6 1
 How do you know he's not Wink

I betcha he's making some coin... literally, just some coins... probably loonies.
  • 7 0
 Simply - WELL DONE!
  • 5 1
 He's a freaking machine!!!
  • 3 0
 He's got 50 and he's only 25?
Damn, you are such an inspiration Laroque.
You and your beard.
  • 2 0
 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.
  • 1 0
 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
  • 4 0
 this dude is why i spend hours on pinkbike
  • 2 0
 This dude is why I don't get anything done at work...
  • 9 5
 this guys a joke, did you see all that slow mo...
  • 4 0
 Keep on LaRoque-in in the freeworld
  • 2 0
 Anthony Messere was amazing at 12! I think i was playing excite bike on nintendo 64 when i was 12.
  • 4 2
 happy birthday larock, you've been a huge inspiration many people and a gift to pinkbike
  • 1 0
 its awesome to see how much the sport has changed and his filming style had stayed so consistently well through out the years
  • 2 0
 Sweet vids, but.... Y U NO HAVE BRENDAN HOWEY WINTER EDIT.
Everyone has to watch this www.pinkbike.com/video/186007
  • 2 0
 thats my favourite so far
  • 2 0
 Laroque with me if you want to live. congrats bro will we see you at sea tote?
  • 4 0
 you will indeed!
  • 1 0
 ITS ONLY BEEN 50!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 WUT THE FUDGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
  • 2 0
 Cheers to Larock! All of his vids are amazing, and he deserved all 50 VODs that he got.
Make more???
  • 2 0
 Great video and a Happy Birthday to you on April 23rd. Should be a national holiday for all bikers.
  • 1 0
 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
  • 3 0
 It has been that long already?!
  • 2 1
 do people who pic vod even watch his vids anymore or just make em vod cuz their his haha but they are amazing
  • 1 0
 Curious which (of the many) Lana Del Rey remixes was used for VOD #50?
Great vid.
  • 2 0
 Blue Jeans (Count Ninjula Remix)
  • 1 0
 Thanks!
  • 2 0
 Hahaha, just looked at the recent favourites. 5 of 6 were from Larock
  • 2 0
 Well that's 50 more vod's than I have
  • 1 0
 i bought the altitude 90 rsl because of his video. rode spec and trek before still love my altitude
  • 2 0
 #beastmode
  • 2 0
 sin city is in my town !
  • 2 0
 Wow Aaron, thats sick.
  • 1 0
 What's next was awesome. And free! I love PB
  • 1 0
 is the trek one shot at northstar, CA?
  • 1 0
 Is filming his full time occupation? was it before?
  • 1 0
 It's amazing seeing how far he has come from his early videos.
  • 1 0
 Congrats Buddy!! Keep killin it!
  • 1 0
 Absolutely Incredible. Fantasic job!
  • 1 0
 I remember that first video...haha...good job Aaron.
  • 1 0
 New cinematographers should be taking notes.
  • 1 0
 faved every one tup
  • 1 3
 If Aaron is a "long time user", then I must be a legacy!
  • 1 1
 12 years
  • 1 1
 Yes very good, 12 years. You can count.
  • 1 1
 hahaha







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