Video: Theo Ngubane - Stellenbosch South Africa

Jan 9, 2014
by Brian Hunt  
Theo Ngubane

by brianhunt
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Theophillus Ngubane or “Theo” grew up and lives in the Township of Kayamandi in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Theo first fell in love with bicycles and dirt at the Songo.info BMX track that was built in the Township.

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Last year was his first time racing downhill and having a Downhill bike. In that short time Theo became the first ever black South African to race downhill at a World Championship. But for Theo riding has nothing to do with the colour of your skin or where you are from, it's about that pure joy, that amazing feeling only a bicycle can bring and experiences, and bonds you have with others who feel the same way.

Director/DOP: Brian Hunt - brianhuntvisual.com

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Shot 100% on the BlackMagic Pocket Cinema Camera

Lenses: 14-140 Panasonic, 7.5 Rokinon Fisheye

Camera support: Kessler Pocket Jib Traveler, Kessler Stealth Traveler - kesslercrane.com

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera on a Kessler Stealth travel dolly

Edited in Premiere Pro CS6.
Color Correction: Film Convert - filmconvert.com/

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67 Comments
  • 102 0
 Fuck yeah, glad someone understands the sport.
  • 71 0
 No braking in the corners lol great rule!
  • 56 0
 Just hearing this kid talk makes me want to ride. His perspective is spot on.
  • 3 0
 those were my exact words to my partner just now.
  • 8 0
 mylespotter I couldn't agree with you more. "It just felt right, like I belong" a really mature interview.
  • 3 0
 This is definitely the kind of kid I want to ride with
  • 11 0
 So much of the time when i listen to riders getting stoked on riding, it just sounds like a lot of broing out. This kid's excitement about the sport is just so genuine and real.

New favorite quote "It's like bringing life to earth"
  • 4 0
 Mr Ungubane you have all that you need to be BIG in the sport of DH. Keep being yourself, you just put a big smile on the faces of all pinkbikers!!!! The new Stevie Smith from the other side of the world. Tata Lula
  • 10 0
 How sweet is this? Being able to see people from all over riding bikes. I don't race but I understand where he is coming from when he is trying to explain the feeling that he gets just being there. I think we know what he is talking about. Really glad I got to see that.
  • 8 0
 Shred on Theo! I'd love to see you on a World Cup podium some day. For you and to show how far SA has come. Keep the stoke burning boet.
  • 9 0
 This here is some good shit. Inspirational.
  • 6 0
 theres just a certain something about africans cant put my finger on it but there so down to earth and they appreciate, respect, and are one with nature! Super inspiring! you killed it man! keep up the good work!
  • 6 0
 Here is a vid on Theo's run up to his appearance in the Junior World Champs in PMB 2013, for those interested:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8EMpUs5qL4
  • 2 0
 This is just fantastic! So good to see how far he has come from such humble beginnings. I have no doubt that this kid could become one of the most inspiring sport stars in South Africa.
  • 1 0
 Simply inspiring, so much passion and yet so young. This kid is something else, wow, pretty impressed.
  • 6 0
 Great message. No BS and just plain love and passion for riding. Very good short film. Two thumbs up for the rider and the film maker.
  • 7 0
 Awesome! So inspirational! Definite VOD!
  • 7 0
 Hope Greg Minaar gets behind this kid and helps his countryfolk!
  • 6 0
 Wonderful to see that kind of love for the sport.
  • 5 1
 Color should never matter in anything that we do. Its to bad this world we live in can be cruel. Big up Theo!!!
  • 5 0
 Go Theo!!! The next GM, maybe?
  • 3 0
 Its cool to see different parts of the world tell their perspective of the sport.
  • 3 0
 this kids a huge inspiration! really cool hear about the riding communities around the world!
  • 4 0
 He speaks english better than some of USA riders
  • 5 0
 Hell yeah brother !
  • 3 0
 VOD! VOD! VOD! VOD! VOD! VOD! VOD! VOD! Love this kid! His perspective on our sport in amazing!
  • 3 0
 one to watch out for BOY GOT SKILLS
  • 3 0
 Inspiring and heart warming.
  • 2 0
 No braking in the corners!!! We need that sign in every park and trail here, get your cornering right people.
  • 2 0
 Theo you have said it right!! Love that awesome feeling of riding and being free. Good luck in the future!
  • 1 0
 dam this kids words are nothing but true, so cool to see an hear how other people are stoked an passionate about our sport! MTB FOR LIFE!!!!!!!!
  • 2 0
 something about this made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside! lol! keep on shredding Theo!
  • 2 0
 YES! This is going to sound cheesy, but that vid actually gave me a warm fuzzy feeling.
  • 2 0
 Theo i wish you the best of luck!!!! Shred on kid!!!!!!!!!!!
  • 2 0
 "No Braking on Corners" - awesome
  • 2 0
 This kid got his on head on straight!
  • 1 0
 Good luck Theo, nice hearing your thoughts and perspective on the sport. Keep shredding bro!
  • 2 0
 Love the stoke level He seems more excited than most people
  • 1 0
 Keep it up! The video seems dark though... should brighten it. Shot at dusk?
  • 2 0
 First nigga I've seen riding dh, awesome kid!
  • 1 0
 No matter who you are, where you come from, what your skin colour is... you still need to... watch out for leopards
  • 1 0
 Keep it up dude. Love seeing people shred
  • 2 0
 This kid is my idol! Wow
  • 1 0
 keep riding and inspiring others, excellent job!
  • 1 0
 This kids lives to shredd!!!! Keep it up theo!!! You'll go far
  • 2 0
 keep shredding theo! Smile
  • 1 0
 Yeah Man! So rad! Refreshing.
  • 1 0
 He shreds that trail like a monster!
  • 2 0
 This guy has it!
  • 2 0
 NICE VIDEO
  • 2 2
 What is wrong with people. Stop labeling people! "The first black South African to compete etc etc..."
  • 1 1
 Found the writting QUITE OFFENSIVE actually, maybe thats the difference of people growing up in UK rather than past atlantic ones, what was it called, land of exiled or northern america? (there is a difference between these two words, ain't it).
Respect eachother brothers, what kind of writting is this. You cannot write it just because he is saying it.
"riding has nothing to do with the colour of your skin or where you are from". What the hell man.
  • 1 0
 We've just seen the new James Stewart of the mountain bike world!
  • 1 0
 lol eliots minni me haha. kids gonna rip it,
  • 1 0
 His perspective is spot on fair play to him sick rider to!!!Smile
  • 1 0
 That was a pretty awesome video, super stoked kid!
  • 1 0
 this is way i ride, for the passion of it
  • 1 0
 How old is he
  • 2 0
 He's 18.
  • 1 0
 Pretty sick, hey
  • 1 1
 this kid just explained exactly ho I feel about downhill
  • 1 0
 You go bud!!!!
  • 2 2
 Song please?
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