Video: Ode to the Bicycle

Jul 1, 2013
by Mike Kazimer  
Views: 24,465    Faves: 440    Comments: 33

The bicycle provides me a break from reality, a place and space where nothing else matters. This is my Ode to the Bicycle. - Tim Pierce

Supported by Transition, Teva & Fstop
Director/DOP/Editor: Tim Pierce - timpierce.co.nz
Additional Camera Operators - Jossi Wells, Bel Jones Colour Grade / Logo design - Motion Sickness Studio Shot on SonyFS700 & Red Epic-M

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46 Comments
  • 30 1
 That was great! Loved the pov bit at the end, simple enjoyment. We should all take a second out of every day to appreciate what such a simple machine does for us.
  • 29 1
 Glad you enjoyed. This project was all about acknowledging and appreciating!
  • 11 26
flag colincolin (Jul 1, 2013 at 16:32) (Below Threshold)
 the "simple" machine that costs 2k minimum :p
  • 4 0
 Fully agree Zimmer! And I'd venture to guess that more high-fives are had at the end of mountain bike trails than for any other reason and in any other sport.
  • 9 1
 Colin, you can get a nice used trailbike for around $1000 that will shred just as hard as most people's skills can handle. Works for me at least.
  • 1 2
 Could it be that Colin referred to the camera?
  • 4 0
 Maybe 2k maybe less maybe more but one thing for sure, the moment is priceless when I'm with my bike on the trail. Alot of joy for a small investment...at least for me.
  • 17 0
 anyone else think that 2:52 hes running into a bush??
great vid, so true
  • 6 0
 I was skimming bushes the whole way down!
  • 3 0
 That was amazing, really well put across. It’s odd how similarly someone on the other side of the planet can explain what riding means to them. A good friend of mine recently had a photography exhibition, I wrote a little caption for the photo of me about why I ride. It’s pretty arty but its true and has some pretty mad parallels with what you said in the video. Check it out bellow.

There is nothing else like it, nothing even comes close. It’s my escape from the daily grind of modern life. Within 30 minutes under your own power, you can climb out of the city and into the peaks, with good company an endless network of trails ahead of you and nothing but freedom in your head.

When you reach the top and drop in, there is nothing else, but you and the trail, no distractions, no worries, no consequences. The trail doesn’t judge you, it doesn’t pressure you or make you feel uncomfortable; you make exactly what you want of it.

It’s much more than a just hobby or a sport, at some point this thing I did on the weekends became a lifestyle. It’s what I look forward to it’s what I look back on. It’s me and without it life would be mundane. Its freedom; true freedom
That’s why I ride!
  • 1 1
 Apologies for the comment essay
  • 4 0
 Awesome... That is exactly how I describe riding to my friends that don't ride. Very well said as I know I've used many of the lines in your video myself. Great work.
  • 3 0
 Glad this hit home for you!
  • 2 0
 while I applaud the sentiment, it's just shy of being a truly great video! pass this off to a talented colorist and this thing could really POP! right now the muted colors and washed out contrast are working against your story. otherwise, love it!
  • 3 0
 did anyone else notice that Jossi Wells was an additional camera operator? is that the same Jossi Wells that freestyle skis? if so, thats super cool
  • 1 0
 It wouldn't surprise me at all - they're both based out of Wanaka it seems and Wanaka is small, even by NZ standards.
  • 1 0
 jep, noticed that too. I'm quite sure it is the same jossi wells. he knows how to handle a camera and have worked with tim pierce on several projects before, but in front of the camera & on snow...
  • 4 1
 Almost every rider that has a great passion for the sport can relate strongly to what this wise man says.
  • 1 0
 Cracking video, I almost missed the POV section at the end, sat here smiling whilst I was watching it, really summed up whats fun about riding a bike, well done : - )
Gonna watch it again now!
  • 1 0
 Good to see an edit that wasn't overly edited video packed with techno music. just a simple straight up video highlighting what true mountainbiking is all about! Now I'm stoked for my night ride!!!!
  • 2 0
 Its great to hear them riding down the trail giggling their tits off like little school boys. That is what its all about!
  • 1 0
 This is an awesome video anyone who rides a bike of some kind can relate to these wise words loved it
  • 1 0
 This so cool! This is exactly how I feel and why I love this great sport! Awesome video!!
  • 1 0
 right on Tim! haha definitely need to hit some wanaka trails again soon. Love the gap in sticky!
  • 1 0
 This video perfectly conceys how I feel about riding Smile

Great job on this edit. Now to go for a ride me thinks.....
  • 3 1
 Really digged the video, good job Smile
  • 1 0
 Faved....love all aspects and the overall feeling and respect for the biking passion!!! amen!
  • 1 0
 simply awesome! the best place to be a bike the never ending happiness machine. makes me want to go and hug my bike
  • 3 1
 very niceBig Grin
  • 1 0
 Awesome Tim! Are they Wanaka trails?
  • 1 0
 Yes - mostly Wanaka trails. Some shots from Alex/Clyde.
  • 1 0
 That's how I ride my Bandit too! Great bike for riding 90% of the time!
  • 1 0
 That was so awesome! Very well done. Loved it!
  • 1 0
 @TimPierce. That was fantastic. So warming.
  • 1 0
 loved it. It was choice as bru.
  • 1 1
 Nothing make me cry harder than mountain bike videos. That's how i know where my heart is.
  • 1 0
 simply amazing video! only one i have put in favorites im pretty sure.
  • 1 0
 smiled the whole vid!! Just like when I ride!!! THX!
  • 1 0
 Awesome work Tim! Sticky forest is such a cool spot to ride!
  • 1 0
 Thanks for reminding me why we ride our bikes.
  • 1 0
 so glad its not just me Smile happy trails!
  • 1 0
 I know if this buzz, and chase it every ride.
  • 1 0
 That was so dead on!
  • 1 0
 a true rider
  • 1 0
 ah a real humanbeing
  • 1 3
 PHUQUES!







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