Freeride Entertainment Presents NWD Greatest Hits

Jun 8, 2011

by Julian Coffey

During the Kokanee Crankworx Festival on July 19th, the GLC overlooking the Whistler bike park will host the world premiere event. The new film features 12 of your favourite riders that made the trip to the Freeride HQ in Nelson BC to edit their all time segment covering a decade of riding and filmmaking. Never before have the stars of NWD come together to choose their favourite shots, talk openly about the origins of freeriding and share some of the funny moments and behind the scenes out-takes from creating the game changing series of films.

Frorider and MTB Hall Of Famer Wade Simmons.

"The NWD series dropped the hammer on progression, so hard, that most of the riding still holds it's own years later. I've always thought NWD captured the true "all or nothing" lifestyle of freeriding." Aaron Chase

Chase in the hotseat, Westerlund behind the lens.

"Filming for the NWD series was a highlight of my career, watching all of the footage at the Freeride headquarters got me really excited to show fans the history and progression of the sport that I'm proud to be a part of." Jeff Lenosky

The pure goal of this film is to fire up the riding community by putting all of our best shots from 10 years into one film, chosen & directed by the riders themselves. - Derek Westerlund

Freeride Entertainment on Facebook facebook.com/FreerideEntertainment will feature additional exclusive content and ticket giveways to the World Premiere screening at Crankworx.

Kirt Voreis in the studio.

Featured Riders in NWD Greatest Hits: Cam McCaul, Paul Basagoitia, Cam Zink, Wade Simmons, Aaron Chase, Jeff Lenosky, Kirt Voreis, Darren Berrecloth, Robbie Bourdon, Wayne Goss, John Cowan and Richie Schley. Josh Bender and Cedric Gracia will also have feature segments in the film but were unable to make the Freeride HQ recording sessions.

Cam McCaul - never a boring interview!

Leading up to the film's release, exclusive condensed interviews will be posted online @ Pinkbike every Monday, with the riders providing the insight behind it all.

The DVD extras accompanying the film are once in a lifetime interviews with the riders discussing their favourite moments and the early days of filmmaking. This historical film comes in a limited edition dvd packaging complete with a 24 page full color booklet and will be available mid- July via iTunes, WAX and Freeride Entertainment.

10 years of progression, 14 athletes, a must have DVD to stoke the fire! For more info visit nwdfilms.com
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nigelnobrakes (Jun 8, 2011 at 0:28)

These movies got me into mtbing and are the best in my opinion, no other movies get me fired up before a ride like NWD I can't wait to get this set!!!!! NWD for life!

nouser (Jun 8, 2011 at 4:21)

it is. there not making anymore

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jaketinnelly (Jun 8, 2011 at 4:27)

They should

zmcycle (Jun 8, 2011 at 7:27)

Words Cannot descibe how Stoked I am for this.

scott-townes (Jun 8, 2011 at 7:56)

The NWD series seems to be done for now... but at least I still have the first NWD on vhs! 3 star cover shot, whew! haha. Oh and they're coming out with Where the Trail Ends sooo I'm expecting something slightly epic.

DownHillProductions (Jun 8, 2011 at 8:01)

you can't ever just stop. there's gotta be something brewing. it's like how they said there wouldn't be more after 10

rigodon777 (Jun 8, 2011 at 9:08)

I am SO going to that movie premiere! fuck yeah!

pedrodalaba (Jun 8, 2011 at 9:26)

NWD it is never enough! up in ridebikess.com

feardabeast (Jun 8, 2011 at 14:06)

Looks super sick! P.S. typo ---> Frorider

xav-p1 (Jun 8, 2011 at 16:16)

we will be there for sure!!

Andrew-Taylor (Jun 8, 2011 at 16:34)

Hand plant the camel. Classic.

aaah (Jun 8, 2011 at 18:05)

@ IPwnUrBike, google up Rocky Mountain Fro Riders. Wade Simmons, Brett Tippie and Richie Schley, were all part of it.

feardabeast (Jun 8, 2011 at 18:35)

aahh thanks just looked it up.

jptothetree (Jun 8, 2011 at 23:16)

NWD III was the first freeride film I ever watched and it got me into riding. I am eternally thankful for that. These movies define us!!!!

Morsinator (Jun 9, 2011 at 11:06)

Oh if only Sam Brown was still with us today...

nouser (Jun 9, 2011 at 19:47)

I would sell my bike to see josh bender do the jah drop

RideBikes927 (Jun 9, 2011 at 20:08)

I am gettting this!!!

g3Racing (Jun 8, 2011 at 1:02)

That Wade Simmons jump, is one of the most iconic frames of NWD and the reason of many of us trying to push the limits on those old times

krashDH85 (Jun 8, 2011 at 11:25)

Yes it is...the Godfather himself...NWD 3 got me motivated to get my first bike...none other than a RM7

dom69foco (Jun 8, 2011 at 13:31)

Bourdon's flatspin section in 9 was one of the best for me

RampageRules (Jun 8, 2011 at 13:36)

^^ agreed, his segment just got you so fired up,so as soon as it finished i would always quick go grab my bike and head to the jumps while i was still stoked!

krashDH85 (Jun 8, 2011 at 16:33)

That was pretty epic too but man still it's hard to top Simmons cleaning that monster truck gap like it was nothing. The thing was HUGE. Made it look so easy then you realized it wasn't when Bender stacked it...

katinasd (Jun 8, 2011 at 1:53)

I can remember the first films, my brother would watch them over and over and go to the bar and tell everyone about mountain biking and ripping his bike every day. It has really been the start of so much good for so many people. Cheers guys! Can't wait!

Maverickdh00 (Jun 8, 2011 at 13:48)

Def on the list to get, I loved the earlier NWD series, riding free defined, after NWD 5 or 6 I think it got a little dirt jump orientated for my liking and the big mountain freeriding segments seemed to get shorter.
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Still some wikid action and riders of all those years, but Wade, Ritchie, Robbie B, and all the other big mountain riders that made these films showing us what was possible, totally inspiring.

I enjoy dirt jumping mtb at times but feel over saturated by it all, and I used to DJ too, some great riding and sequences for sure, but I love or connect more with big mountain or racing sequences, I could watch Wade, Ritchie and Robbie B Steve Rom, AC and the other big mountain freeride guys all day.

Brian Lopes and company with Cedric in British Columbia gorge "Have You Seen It" segment was great entertainment with the Yeti kidnapping the riders etc haha, The extra's of NWD 8! NWD did awesome extra's, almost enjoy extra's as much if not more than films.

Cheers NWD for not short changing us on supporting your DVDs, always felt like getting real value buying the DVD, long live the DVD in HD, BR or 3D...

But for me Wade rulz forever that Zocchi truck jump will forever be the best biggest and baddest & Ritchie Slayer and Wade together unforgettable sequences.

I'm buying this one as soon as its out, be great to see them all mashed together AWESOME..

choppertank3e (Jun 8, 2011 at 3:46)

NWD 3 changed me from a cross country rider into a freerider. Does this mean there won't be a box set? Please let it be longer than all the rest. Even two hours would not be enough unless heavily edited.

Dusterr (Jun 8, 2011 at 6:08)

EPIC!!! this is what got me into mountainbiking and it deserves big respect, its the reason you ride even if you dont know it yourself, its becouse this was is the reason the sport is big and thats why you found out about it, even if you hadnt seen the movies

tiredsoul (Jun 8, 2011 at 7:20)

Sam and his hamster wheel?

downhilldj127 (Jun 8, 2011 at 8:51)

Not to be a dick, but the riders edit their own sections of all their footage from NWD, and Sam can't do that due to obvious circumstances...

trdracer94 (Jun 8, 2011 at 12:00)

Yeah... they should have done a little Tribute to him though, or something...

OlSkoolJake (Jun 8, 2011 at 8:55)

So true that NWD helped propel our sport to the levels it is at today. These movies changed mine & ,many other view of what can be done on a bicycle in the woods. Looking forward to this movie & thanx to Freeride Ent. for all you have doen for us the riders.

khan (Jun 8, 2011 at 6:52)

What rock and roll did for music this did for mountain biking. I don't think that's an exaggeration.

rickyretardo (Jun 8, 2011 at 9:40)

Those movies are awesome but, Greatest Hits = we need some money so let re release already seen footage and call it Greatest Hits

superdanu (Jun 8, 2011 at 17:18)

agreed

Joebohobo FL (Jun 8, 2011 at 9:46)

Old shool hucking... those drops were hella big

komodo1 (Jun 8, 2011 at 15:27)

The stuff in the earlier films seems even bigger than the newest stuff. Its cool to see that the big old school hucks are still as impressive as they were years ago.

philaaay (Jun 8, 2011 at 0:20)

Another NWD DVD to add to my NWD stash - now the collection is complete! =)

deathbe4disonor (Jun 8, 2011 at 5:07)

couldnt have chosen a better band, BLOOD FOR BLOOD!

dubiousdesigns (Jun 8, 2011 at 0:32)

Looks like the Lenosky/Chase street section from NWD5 has made it in. Awesome, that STILL is the best street session commited to celluloid.

betsie (Jun 8, 2011 at 5:03)

Awesome. Has the potential to be the sickest movie ever. Old school go big or go home action.

csermonet (Jun 8, 2011 at 10:07)

konakid8, sounds like a personal problem every1 else has sound so shut up. but mother fucker i cant wait for this NWD goes hard! i cant tell you how many times i watched the first one, it introduced me to riding.

machaut FL (Jun 8, 2011 at 14:07)

Im soooo happy they finaly came to their sences and put a best of together. The last time I was this stoked was when the very best of Pantera album came out with the bonus video DVD

turny04 (Jun 8, 2011 at 2:24)

Its gunna be so good!! But did i misread or is andreu lacondeguy not in the movie?!

hoolydooly (Jun 8, 2011 at 0:43)

That was wicked. some of that stuff makes Red Bull Rampage look not so hard.

nouser (Jun 8, 2011 at 7:00)

so stoked to watch it but i donno what we will do with out nwd

vt6spd (Jun 8, 2011 at 8:58)

Of all the videos out there, this would probably be the one I would ever buy. Wow!

ShastaOutdoorMedia (Jun 8, 2011 at 9:29)

Hahaha, kinda seems like they're trying to tease a bit more $$$ out of what they already shot...

togood2die (Jun 8, 2011 at 10:20)

Better have a Blu-Ray version coming at the SAME time, too. LOL

Joedirt13 (Jun 8, 2011 at 11:39)

That's looks freakin' insane!!! You've got to be mad not to wanna watch it!!!

superdanu (Jun 8, 2011 at 17:17)

what ever happened to Bender?!?!?!?!?! that dude was/is the illest!

chettjames (Jun 8, 2011 at 17:26)

Can't believe no props for DIGGER, there would be no Kranked,Collective, or NWD without him.

adanac14 (Jun 10, 2011 at 11:24)

That teaser brings back awesome memories of riding over the years with those movies as inspiration!

Boty-223 (Jun 8, 2011 at 1:51)

where is the guy with the monocycle?

stever (Jun 8, 2011 at 6:51)

Just to help you out, in english, the word is unicycle.

pinnr2010 (Jun 8, 2011 at 6:02)

i miss richie schley

GINXU (Jun 8, 2011 at 8:42)

I N S P I R A T I O N

mariofreeride (Jun 8, 2011 at 8:52)

amen

ZachTurple (Jun 8, 2011 at 12:12)

WOW ahahahahahahhahah ehehhehehehehehehehheheh :p

ZachTurple (Jun 8, 2011 at 12:12)

fasjduashlfjsdklfjsdlfdfsdafasdfasdfsdfsdfsdfasdf

coreyfreerider7 (Jun 9, 2011 at 18:23)

This makes me proud to be a rider. This is def epic.

pedalmetal (Jun 9, 2011 at 18:44)

NWD is the greatest to EVER to do it. Simply unmatched!!!

pokalface (Jun 8, 2011 at 1:07)

i thought the picture of 1:51 is edit but its real!

david-hill (Jun 8, 2011 at 2:23)

SWEEEEEEEET

freeriderbanshee (Jun 8, 2011 at 3:55)

EPIC

fantaman (Jun 8, 2011 at 4:06)

That's freeride history all put in 1 movie

Matt-W (Jun 8, 2011 at 5:43)

Eh? I thought they buried this. like, In a grave...

Downhill340 (Jun 8, 2011 at 6:24)

Rampage probly wouldnt exist without these guys in the NWD movies

dh-freeeride (Jun 8, 2011 at 8:20)

i sort of knew they would make a best off. i knew it couldn't be the end!!

socalshreder (Jun 8, 2011 at 10:55)

Sickness. Freeriding has come such a long way.

Lehel-NS (Jun 8, 2011 at 11:43)

And this is only the beginning!!!

ocsrider (Jun 8, 2011 at 12:13)

COVERED in goosebumps, so stoked.

KAKIKO (Jun 8, 2011 at 16:40)

YES,
I'M ANOTHER PERSON WHO START RIDING FR/DH! THANKS TO NWD!!!!

steezysam FL (Jun 8, 2011 at 17:40)

really good idea—I'm stoked to check it out

lalodh (Jun 9, 2011 at 10:33)

Sooo many good memories!!!!!

tabletop84 (Jun 13, 2011 at 5:36)

Can't wait vor CG's part.

khndsasre (Jun 8, 2011 at 7:31)

dont think they beck to mountian freeride. they will ride in slopstyle parks, there not spirit of true freeride/

MarceloPereiraDH (Jun 8, 2011 at 13:19)

song ?

KeithWhiteAudio (Jun 8, 2011 at 13:30)

Livin' In Exile Blood For Blood

pines309 (Jun 7, 2011 at 23:28)

cant wait to watch it

dnsukraine (Jun 8, 2011 at 1:12)

there was a time!

davio615xx (Jun 8, 2011 at 3:09)

2:32!!! Speechless...

the-ultimate-cyclist (Jun 8, 2011 at 12:27)

seems like they are just trying to milk the series for more dough, i see no point in buying this as i already have every nwd title...

Acerides7 (Jun 8, 2011 at 17:59)

song

seraph (Jun 8, 2011 at 23:43)

Sounds like a plan to milk more money out of a "dead" biking video series.

nwmlarge (Jun 10, 2011 at 4:27)

boom!

konakid8 (Jun 8, 2011 at 8:00)

too bad there was no sound

ZachTurple (Jun 8, 2011 at 12:12)

ya :p

konakid8 (Jun 14, 2011 at 9:27)

actually i later realized my headphones were plugged in, its all good now lol