Video: Beyond the Bike with Steve Smith

Jan 21, 2015
by Lacy Kemp  


In the world of downhill racing there are two kinds of racers: riders that were born into that world of speed and riders that weren’t. The differences dissolve as their experience grows, but the foundation on which they’re built never goes away. White collar vs. blue. Factory-made vs. self-made. Purebred vs. mudblood. Steve Smith (or Stevie – it doesn’t matter) fits the latter group. He was born into a world that had nothing to do with mountain biking, but everything to do with deep love, endless drive and a few key people that saw something incredibly special in him. Read the full story.

Lat years winner Steve Smith is oh so close but still has a little work to do in order to be back on top. With a 6 week break before the next round you can be sure the chainsaw will be firing on a cylinders in Mont-Ste-Anne.

Title Image: Paris Gore / Red Bull Content Pool


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69 Comments
  • 103 3
 This guy is literally an inspiration itself, to think of that he managed to ride wiith his mom, hoping that he one day would ride along with some of his idols, and now to think of that he actually is above many of them, jesus christ!
  • 106 4
 Yes Jesus Christ is an inspiration for many but can we talk about Steve Smith? How awesome is that guy!
  • 33 36
 stevie smith is the jesus christ of DH
  • 43 126
flag Petair75 (Jan 22, 2015 at 11:44) (Below Threshold)
 There is only one Jesus Christ..... Jesus Christ! Smile
  • 111 3
 stevie smith will come back from the dead this year, transform water into fork oil and win the world cup
  • 76 67
 Jesus Christ does not exist - it's physics!
  • 4 1
 roundabouts
  • 1 0
 I love this man!!!
  • 46 2
 Can everyone stop talking about Jesus Christ, this is pinkbike.... not christian mingle.
  • 18 15
 Jesus loves you. He loves haters, gay, comfortable and gluten intolerant - he's a light in the darkness for those who do extreme sports, showing them way out of their selfishness. He's a source of morality for those who worship their own false persona, lost in social media and instagram hellpit of vanity.
  • 2 1
 Besides Josh he is my favorite rider. Nice, down to earth and awesomely fast!
  • 6 0
 I was hoping it was Farmers Only.
  • 28 0
 All the best for this season Stevie !!! Can't wait to see the WC racing for 2015 !!!!!! Its going to be AWESOME !!!
  • 22 0
 "He traded a bike for a years' worth of Grandma's pie". I see what she did there.
  • 7 0
 oh. I thought he said "a years worth of pot"
  • 11 0
 Wow. Nice video of a great story of a pretty typical Canadian guy with loads of talent and the drive to put it all on the line. Sweet shots of Prevost and Tzouhalem, just a couple of our favourite rides on Vancouver Island.
  • 7 0
 I'm PRAYING to the mountain gods or redbull for a healthy Steve Smith, Sam Hill, Gwin, Geeman, to race down Dan's Hardline course, and if they are feeling generous, maybe include Ratboy, Troy, Danny Hart, and Loic.
  • 3 0
 Ya, be generous and invite the guy who won last year (D. Hart).
  • 9 1
 Am I the only one that almost tears up when Stevie realizes that he just won the overall??????
  • 6 1
 Nope i'm with you bud. Now I just want to go out and ride.
  • 3 0
 I was gonna say yes, but I saw upside chimed in. I guess you're not.
  • 3 0
 Your not the only one!
  • 2 0
 It's too awesome of a story not to!
  • 8 0
 Man I'm looking forward to this years season ...!!! It's gonna be mega .!!!!
  • 4 0
 Steve smith is seriously my biggest idol. He's so humble yet he can beat almost everybody on the circuit! I really hope he does amazing this season and goes away as a 2015 WC champion! He can do it! I know it! Go Stevie!
  • 2 0
 yep met him at mont st-anne,he signed my poster and had a small talk best guy ever his mom was there also in the devinci tent.
  • 3 0
 after watching this i now have a different view of steve. what an inspirational and rad guy! cant wait to watch him win races in 2015
  • 3 0
 He has been passing the off season a bit differently. I hear he has been doubling as the australian test cricket captain. Doing a good job to.
  • 2 0
 Anyone remember his part in the Seasons dvd? He did exactly what he said he'd do. One of the best riders in the world imo, his style is just so focused and calculated. Huge inspiration for sure!
  • 3 0
 This reminds me so much of his Seasons segment, aside from his WC wins not much has changed.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2Y3_Nygzq0
  • 4 0
 2015 should be a good season with a healthy steve smith back in the mix
  • 4 0
 Well that was awesome.
  • 5 1
 Respect
  • 3 0
 Stevie V's Josh now that's going to be epic my friends!!! Bring it on!!
  • 1 0
 Indeed! it'd going to be a thriller 2015 season
  • 1 0
 Maybe Im not up to date but whats up with THE left chain/Seat stay. Is that standard on THE new wilson. Never noticed iT before.
  • 2 0
 So cool- well done dirt! what a fun sport. Love that so many top riders are so fun loving.
  • 3 0
 I will never do anything as stylish as that dismount.
  • 2 0
 This video is better than most movies I have seen.
  • 1 0
 I can't watch this today - those fvckn onion-cutting-ninja's keep jumping on my keyboard. Gutted. :-(
  • 2 0
 His style is unique !!!!
  • 4 2
 Steve Smith is like Chuck Norris only nicer!
  • 2 0
 Just perfect!
  • 1 0
 anyone else see the bigfoot stand up at 3:16? hahah
  • 1 0
 Your not so ordinary guy Smile
  • 1 0
 Vid sounds awesome but it's not playing on my iPhone. Arghhhhh!!!!!
  • 1 0
 Jasper, your video was perfect! you told a true story, not just bike porn.
  • 2 0
 The best!
  • 1 0
 I hope he kills it this year.
  • 1 1
 Stevie vs Ratboy vs Gee vs Troy in 2015
  • 1 0
 Best CS ever too!
  • 1 0
 R.I.P
  • 3 4
 Long time ago we used to scream "go Jhonny go".........now it is Go Stevie GO!!!!!!!
  • 1 0
 WC 2015 here we go!
  • 1 0
 I'm feeling emotions
  • 1 0
 Miss ya dude
  • 1 3
 Great. After loosing that rediculous moustache he will come back in 2015 like Phoenix from the ash and RIP!!
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