Full Video: Into the Dirt of Mount Etna

Jul 4, 2013
by Red Bull Bike  
Would you ride a bike down one of the world's most active volcanoes? Team InFocus would!



Towards the end of this year's harsh winter, a small band of brothers went in search of warmer slopes upon which to let loose on their big bikes.

And warmer slopes they found, in the form of one of the world's most active volcanoes, the infamous Mount Etna on the east coast of Sicily, Italy. Now listed as a world heritage site, Mount Etna has shaped the lives of those who live in its shadow, not to mention the terrain that team InFocus took as their home for a week.

Check out the epic accompanying photo story courtesy of Toby Cowley.

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39 Comments
  • 32 2
 I need to work less and ride more..
  • 7 0
 We must tell our employers to give us bonus for mountain biking.
  • 1 0
 Extra days off is ok for me....
  • 17 1
 I need to get out the house more...
  • 11 1
 Mountain biking does not get much closer to skiing than this. Awesome - Thumbs up for making it so far! Really decent riding, well shot and you added nice atmosphere to it. That was entertaining - thank you!
  • 1 0
 I kind of gasped when I first saw 16+min, but it turned out to be 16+ well-spent minutes!!
  • 4 2
 Great Video! Amazing Riding....... I dont know what it is but for some reason i dont like it when guys ride with full race clothing when your not in a race. If your in a race im ok with it but when your going on a chill session with friends to have fun and just shred why dress like a racer? If its just to show off your sponser then just wear a shirt the says your sponser's name on it, i dont know just my opinion
  • 1 0
 u need a crash,that's all
  • 6 0
 Where are the hucks???
  • 4 0
 I walked down Mount Etna years ago. Spent the entire walk wishing I'd brought my bike. Amazing terrain.
  • 1 0
 Dear Scott, I would like you to make me a bike that I can travel the world with, ride down a volcano, terrorize the trails, hit big bumps and jumps and look totally sick while doing so. That is all, thank you and good day. Pete
  • 2 0
 Nice video, real entertaining, didn't feel like 16+ minutes at all! Bullets all over place was so cool, this battleground has become their playground!
  • 1 0
 u see the Jeykll ripin along with the "big bikes"...?
  • 1 0
 Not keen on this turned it off after the first few minutes boring , can't deny there shit hot on bikes but this didn't do it for me
  • 1 1
 Folk steaming down a giant dusty hill with a few turns and bunny hops doesnt really do ot for me. Wheres the big gaps and danger lines? No doubt they are incredible riders though.
  • 1 0
 Fantastic movie about Etna Volcano and EtnaGloB&B Relax accomodation dedicated to Mountainbike in Zafferana Etnea (Ct) Sicily Italy +39 330693057 Giuseppe & Letizia
  • 1 0
 EtnaGloB&B Relax is the accomodation of Infocus Team in the Sicily Trip +39 330693057 Giuseppe & Letizia
www.etna-bedandbreakfast.com
  • 1 0
 Awesome video! Does anybody know the name of the song that starts around the 7 minute mark? I've been searching for it for a few days but I can't seem to find who it's by.
  • 3 0
 My trip for this winter, no snow down there and just big mountain feeling
  • 2 0
 Very cool. Refreshing to see some freeriding that is not in Green River (love Green River though!). Way to keep it fresh!
  • 2 0
 Nice bike, nice place, nice rider...Damn its a nice video !
  • 3 0
 YES I WOULD!
  • 1 1
 Fantastic movie about Etna Volcano and EtnaGloB&B Relax accomodation dedicated to Mountainbike in Zafferana Etnea (Ct) Sicily Italy +39 330693057 Giuseppe & Letizia
  • 3 1
 Bet that dust plays havoc on bike parts.
  • 1 0
 The scenery is unbelievable nice, riding is top level and the cameraman did a great job. What else am i asking for?
  • 1 0
 Fucking shooting for reals with that Arri Alexa
  • 1 0
 is this Italy or Utha ? wtf ?
good video
  • 1 0
 Sizilien Wink
  • 1 0
 hahahah I am heading here in 3 weeks! I'll post mine after! Smile
  • 1 0
 Send me a message when you get here and i can show you some trails! I live 30 minutes from there!
  • 1 0
 YES BOYS! Fucking unreal.
  • 1 0
 i wish i lived near a volcano
  • 1 0
 I skied Etna in February and wished I had my bike with me instead.
  • 1 0
 JEALOUS!!! That's all i have to say about that.
  • 1 0
 Soooooo......SICK! Everyone killed it!
  • 1 0
 hey hey, ho ho, this cheesy brostep's gotta go
  • 1 0
 Tiiillllmaannn!!! good job guys!!
  • 1 0
 That MX Jekyll looks so cool !
  • 1 1
 would and have.







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