Fabien Barel Presents #3: Finding Flow With Andreu

by Zack Vestal 
 
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Fab is back with the 3rd in his video series. Now, he's in Spain with Andreu Lacondeguy, and it's remarkable what they experience. Andreu is a natural on the bike and a serious competitor. But he's driven by the same force that guides all mountain bikers: the pursuit of flow. First, the guys venture to the desert looking for new lines. What they find on the moon-like landscape is not only new lines, but new levels of fluidity. It's the same when they hit the dirt jumps. It's not all about how big and how trick, but also about how smooth and how liquid. Fab and Andreu find a close connection in this common thread of the MTB life.















andreu hands images mavic video series









Fabien Barel Presents Part 1 - Cam Zink
Fabien Barel Presents Part 2 - Cedric Gracia


64 Comments

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flag Thrillride (Jul 15, 2012 at 0:16)
 That was really cool, seeing Andreu ride a normal trail, not trying to go crazy but still having a good time! And Fabien with the backflip!
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flag iamamodel (Jul 15, 2012 at 1:03)
 It was a nice way to finish. We don't see it properly but the way Fabian is looking sideways at the landing I'm guessing the flip was a little corked as well.
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flag skierdud89 (Jul 15, 2012 at 4:44)
 Ya it's awesome to see athletes enjoying the sport as a whole and not just their perspective discipline. I had no idea Andreu had trail skills like this. Sweet video!
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flag MP29 (Jul 15, 2012 at 7:18)
 " YEEEAAH!!!...You can do backflips!!! Smile
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flag RpedalNgoGOGO (Jul 15, 2012 at 9:44)
 Its interesting to see Fab riding with Andreu...I think i remember him talking mad shit about freeriders in one of the first few NWD films. ..."freeriders arejust people that never made it to races and couldn't win" or something to that affect. Well damn he's come a long way. wait...That was fabien barrel and not cedric gracia, right?
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flag Joezwls (Jul 15, 2012 at 11:44)
 Nice reference MP29.. hah Wink
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flag skierdud89 (Jul 15, 2012 at 12:27)
 Ya I think that was the same interview that he said the US doesn't have a top World Cup rider because we lack the discipline to train hard. Correct me if I'm wrong but I know I heard him say that.
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flag K1Ripper (Jul 15, 2012 at 12:46)
 Rpedal, that was Gracia, trash talking is not really Barel's style.
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flag K1Ripper (Jul 15, 2012 at 12:48)
 Ooops you said it was Andreu, I still recall gracia saying it though. Easy to forget how growing up in the alps or wherever helps your riding!!!
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flag angrynipples (Jul 15, 2012 at 14:27)
 hahahaha zach i didnt even see your comment but i just said the exact same thing on the actual videos comment haha. the irie minds think alike i suppose Razz
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flag Downhill340 (Jul 15, 2012 at 14:31)
 If it was Gracia , he was probably just being a funny shit and making a joke as usual. If not , boy did Gwin show him.
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flag Lehel-NS (Jul 16, 2012 at 2:08)
 Gracia explained in one of the first NWD movies that the first freeriders were riders who didn't make it to racing.... so it's not really thrash talking or making jokes about freeriders, it is how it actually started. Smile
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flag mattsavage (Jul 16, 2012 at 7:24)
 Andreu got his start racing DH. He and his brother were featured in Dirt 1 or 2 years ago ripping trails.
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flag BigRedBike (Jul 16, 2012 at 11:00)
 Alright Fabien, now we wanna see you stick that flip on the dirt! Fun video to watch. These make my work day much much better.
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flag RpedalNgoGOGO (Jul 16, 2012 at 21:52)
 I see...
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flag z05m (Jul 15, 2012 at 6:18)
 Someone has to tell Andreu to stop riding with his iPhone in his pocket Smile
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flag countzero1101 (Jul 15, 2012 at 5:28)
 As for Barel's backflip..... whoever said that you can't teach an old dog new tricks is dead wrong! The dude is just a true ripper and puts his years to shame. Mad props.
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flag mikelo (Jul 16, 2012 at 9:16)
 Nice video, but I have a question. The first part of the video is in the Pisquerra area of Bardenas Reales in Spain. It is not allowed to access this area anymore, not by bike and not even walking, due to ecological reasons. How did you get these pictures? Did you have a special permision? ...I'm just curious Confused
www.diariodenavarra.es/noticias/navarra/tudela_ribera/bardenas_prohibe_acceso_turistas_parte_del_parque_para_proteger_las_aves_rapaces.html
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flag whafe Plus (Jul 15, 2012 at 1:22)
 When I lived in Barcelona, I rode at a little bike park, dirt jump area that Andrue built and rode at, the jumps were sick sick sick... Great to see a dude living his dream... Seeing him at Crankworx in the flesh again was great, a fantastic competitor... Feel he will come away with a big win again this year..... Great video again from Fabien..... Top marks
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flag ibeaver (Jul 15, 2012 at 3:31)
 He rips to 11 on the bike (and in this case it is really more than 10!).

Check out his URGE products too... cool gear and its for a good cause. Ride to have fun, and help the world out -> Uncle Fab rocks!
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flag p-dub-4 (Jul 15, 2012 at 11:13)
 Andreu used to race world cup DH before he signed with Kona Clump... years ago...
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flag manuesi (Jul 18, 2012 at 23:36)
 now he is signed under YT industries. def a step forward
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flag om1wan (Jul 15, 2012 at 0:49)
 I think that was on Earthed series it can been watched Andreu racing roots, so he must to have some trail skills. The Champ has such a good-vibe personality.
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flag dingus (Jul 22, 2012 at 11:01)
 I'm sure him and his bro did some world cups a while back.
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flag johnjtaylor (Jul 15, 2012 at 10:31)
 An absolute god on a bike! I don't think there is any rider out there with his totally unique style. Those one foot table'y things are outstanding.
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flag santacruzLOCal (Jul 15, 2012 at 12:34)
 In the second picture the mountain in the bask looks like a walrus lama.
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flag gingerninja (Jul 16, 2012 at 2:33)
 anyone one got any idea of where the desert is? and dont say spain, i know that much.
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flag savinka (Jul 15, 2012 at 23:51)
 The still photos with this piece are absolutely AMAZING. Such a cool mix of several different styles to tell the story! Honestly my favorite set this year! Smile Smile Smile
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flag andrewcoderre (Jul 15, 2012 at 22:30)
 I wanna see Barel make a video like his segment in NWD 8, that was a great section
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flag THE-GUNT (Jul 15, 2012 at 9:18)
 Is that mavic gear is wearing ?
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flag HMBA106 (Jul 15, 2012 at 14:02)
 Yea! Mavic also makes biking apparel as well as wheels.
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flag THE-GUNT (Jul 15, 2012 at 15:02)
 thought so. it must be new because it is not up on the website.
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flag remone (Jul 15, 2012 at 1:18)
 fabien it's a legend, andreu is to, magnific riding, does two find their flow for sure.
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flag wonkle (Jul 15, 2012 at 0:34)
 i loved the little desert part shows how good a allround rider andreu really is
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flag tomallen1 (Jul 15, 2012 at 14:17)
 Loving Andreu's badass riding glasses.
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flag Lehel-NS (Jul 16, 2012 at 2:11)
 Do you know which glasses are they? badass for sure Big Grin
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flag gastonbx (Jul 15, 2012 at 4:59)
 as always, excellent video!
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flag sicklikeasinrad (Jul 16, 2012 at 14:35)
 You think that was Fabien's first flip?...
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flag superdoperider (Jul 15, 2012 at 15:28)
 Great Vid. It was fun to watch those dudes shred that spectacular desert line.
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flag Pabail (Jul 15, 2012 at 4:38)
 pictures 3 and 4 are amazing. also like the style..buy this place in the middle of nowhere and just build. perfect.
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flag iamamodel (Jul 15, 2012 at 0:59)
 That roll-in... wow.
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flag pigman65 (Jul 15, 2012 at 2:42)
 no thanks!
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flag Martin-McInerney (Jul 15, 2012 at 8:08)
 This is what he can do with it Big Grin. www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDmBe_21cJ4
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flag CrimsonGrimace21 (Jul 15, 2012 at 12:32)
 Roll in? More like launch pad.
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flag cyrix (Jul 15, 2012 at 17:21)
 Ohhhh my god. That video was amazing Martin. I can't remember the last time I was just completely speechless watching an mtb film.
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flag THE-GUNT (Jul 15, 2012 at 21:59)
 Dude is the SHIT!
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flag tankzaclover (Jul 15, 2012 at 0:44)
 Fabien looks such a cool dude
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flag peteders (Jul 15, 2012 at 1:44)
 HE IS!!!, I met him in Australia. He came to our local race before the World Champs in Canberra.. He was so approachable and gave his time to anybody who wanted to chat to him!!!!
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flag Iloper (Jul 15, 2012 at 7:02)
 Barel just looks FAST... Good on Andreu and the YT deal
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flag matteoganora (Jul 16, 2012 at 3:20)
 Awesome pictures! who's the photographer?
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flag bobsten (Jul 15, 2012 at 10:34)
 Andreu, please start racing again.
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flag oriion (Jul 15, 2012 at 15:40)
 This guy is really inspirational, I have a new found respect for this kid.
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flag thrile (Jul 20, 2012 at 11:36)
 I love this YT bike that andrew is riding! i want it now!
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flag ryantheodore11 (Jul 15, 2012 at 16:58)
 Perfect location for Freeride & DH, the video looks fantastic...
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flag toddle (Jul 15, 2012 at 10:04)
 Andreu = Official badass
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flag bbeaudoin (Jul 16, 2012 at 12:45)
 Andreu's riding face... =o
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flag k2dan (Jul 15, 2012 at 7:00)
 this was nice
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flag malathion (Jul 15, 2012 at 17:46)
 PRO
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flag akashk (Jul 15, 2012 at 0:33)
 looks like so much fun
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flag Verde57 (Jul 15, 2012 at 4:24)
 Nice Iphone !
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