Iceland Traverse: Hans Rey And Steve Peat - Video by pinkbikeaudience

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metareal (Dec 8, 2015 at 3:22)

Amazing video! I hope that retired-Steve brings us more of these in the coming years!!

pigit77 (Dec 8, 2015 at 15:19)

At 6:39 what is the guy in the red jacket doing?

glenno FL (Dec 8, 2015 at 16:44)

Hes pumping the air mattress

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EKrum (Dec 8, 2015 at 9:05)

If I was going to get paid to be a mountain biker, or even if I was independently wealthy, this is the type of biking I would want to do. I don't want to be a EWS or Downhill pro. I want to travel the world and do cool adventure rides. This is where its at for me, not bro hucking down jump lines to rap.

Small-Tales-Epic-Trails (Dec 8, 2015 at 9:44)

My sentiments exactly bro. I've clocked up 4 continents on a hard tail. Save some cash by not having a carbon full sus and bought air fares instead and had adventures and memories that will last long after my now Carbon beast will ever last.

GlassGuy (Dec 8, 2015 at 10:15)

As well me....I've been a "race" guy in the past and like riding fast but I've been getting more from biking by where it's been taking me and the things I've seen, people I've met, random adventures and of course scoring an epic line or single track. Most of the guys I know around me and ride with(was), are more concerned with their Strava than just getting out and getting lost in the woods sometimes or repeating a fun section(that would slow them down). I've been taking more trips solo...I may not be as fast but I've got more stories which to me is what life is about!

Small-Tales-Epic-Trails (Dec 8, 2015 at 10:39)

Unfortunately not quite the riding or videos edits of Hans and Steve but, if you like adventures by a nobody that you can relate to here's some of mine... Adventures is what biking is all about. My faves were building trails in NZ, unexpectedly doing a random DH race in Peru on my hard tail and randomly riding in Hong Kong. How many folks bother to ride in Hong Kong. Loved the places I've been the random dudes I've ridden with. We Mountain bikers are all the same the world over. Long live adventure!!!

vimeo.com/smalltalesepictrails

Hobo1337 (Dec 8, 2015 at 12:18)

i like both, bro hucking can be a blast with buddies as well

pedrosalas7 (Dec 8, 2015 at 13:47)

I moved to Washington in the summer and I've been doing weekend trips all over the pacific northwest (except BC, I need a damn visa for that) and even though i've been riding by myself, the places I've been and the people i've met have been amazing, truly some of the best times of my life. just getting the bike in the car and heading off friday after work, it's the best feeling.

Sure it's nice to go fast and do some races, but I had to choose, this is where it's at, this is what mountain biking means to me.

Of course riding with buddies is a blast, but I can have just as much fun solo riding in the middle of nowhere.

EKrum (Dec 8, 2015 at 15:27)

Hobo1337 bro hucking would probably be more fun for me if I didn't suck at it

Hobo1337 (Dec 8, 2015 at 15:34)

there is something really fun to me about being creative with line choice, but i could also have just as much fun doing an epic solo ride. As long as im on the bike im happy

ethanhagle (Dec 9, 2015 at 23:26)

His name is Matt Hunter

Small-Tales-Epic-Trails (Dec 10, 2015 at 2:56)

Think it's actually Steve peat and Hans Rey mate.

ethanhagle (Dec 10, 2015 at 21:35)

The guy was saying if he was a Pro he wouldn't want to race or anything, therefore his ideal lifestyle is the life that Matt Hunter lives.

yutarosan (Dec 8, 2015 at 7:37)

Dang...after watching this, I had to sit on some stairs and think about where my life is going. So jealous...so jealous....

deanw FL (Dec 8, 2015 at 17:53)

I like both riders.
I liked the footage and the scenery.
I really didn't think this was edited very well at all and the soundtrack was horrible.

If this was recut this film/edit could be outstanding.

Motivated (Dec 8, 2015 at 12:56)

Boo and thumbs down. Not really a good video - didn't capture the place or the adventure at all like the Yeti video did. And the gratuitous skidding and sliding on a pristine landscape is so out of touch. I didn't even finish watching.

OrangeGoblin (Dec 8, 2015 at 14:44)

Sadly, I agree. Thought the soundtrack was totally out of place. Bit of atmosphere and quiet nature noise would have been perfect. Felt like this epic natural landscape vid with a Fest series soundtrack. Shame. Visuals were nice.

iijonnyii (Dec 8, 2015 at 6:33)

I WILL ride a bike here one day. Such a cool, varied mixture of terrain. Iceland is on the list to visit.

twd953 (Dec 8, 2015 at 21:55)

Spent 2 weeks in Iceland on my honeymoon backpacking, including the section of trail from 6:54 onward. The whole time I was thinking how awesome (and gnarly) those trails would be to ride. We damn near got lost in the fog on that glacier they crossed at 8:10. Weather there, even in summer is no joke. Without a doubt my favorite place on the planet. Planning a trip back there in a couple years for our 20th anniversary, but this time on 2 wheels.

BigMountain (Dec 9, 2015 at 17:33)

Nice video guys! Looked like an epic traverse...
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Josh26Tommer (Dec 8, 2015 at 6:59)

My 2 all-time heroes and some epic landscape!

davidgilbert28 (Dec 8, 2015 at 20:22)

Thanks to everyone who put this video together! That trip looks simultaneously awesome and very difficult.

renno (Dec 8, 2015 at 4:18)

great film from steve and hans thay must have put a lot off work into this trip and it looked like thay in joyed all aspects of it good on you guys

Rowlapa1974 (Dec 8, 2015 at 12:20)

Wow that's an early Christmas gift from Steve Peat and Hans Rey! Get thank you and when's then next trip

Sshredder (Dec 8, 2015 at 15:57)

Some of the best use i have seen of a drone for perspective. I used to think i live in BC why ride any where else. Ice land comes to mind. Stunning video. Thank you!

LiquidSpin (Dec 8, 2015 at 17:07)

When Steve Peat officially retires from racing the pro circuit I hope he gets a little bored and makes more videos like this one to pass the time. I could watch videos like this ALL DAY LONG. Maybe one day I'll get to travel and ride trails like these....maybe someday...

TwoWheelPhrenzy (Dec 9, 2015 at 18:22)

What blows my mind the most is...how was this terrain possible to ride without 650b plus tires? Sick video! Cheers to Steve and Hans!

cebelar123 (Dec 8, 2015 at 3:03)

Iceland here i come in my daydreams but with long pants.

VZLNMTB (Dec 8, 2015 at 5:30)

amazing country! wish I lived there.. such culture + björk!

riding406 (Dec 8, 2015 at 6:03)

Cool to see how differently yeti cycles handled Iceland from these guys, I gotta go there!

mrbabcock (Dec 8, 2015 at 8:01)

The only thing that would make this better is a Björk soundtrack.

charles0210 (Dec 8, 2015 at 10:24)

I've been to Iceland, stunningly beautiful; absolutely brutal, soul crushing weather.

belibas (Dec 8, 2015 at 7:59)

This is the magic of cycling....I'd love to I was there......

joesrepsol (Dec 8, 2015 at 8:51)

Awesome. MORE PEATY!!!!

carterbt (Dec 8, 2015 at 13:45)

Great video, the scenes were amazing! Always cool seeing Peaty ride!!

militiaman (Dec 8, 2015 at 7:54)

Outstanding!

ckelly360 (Dec 8, 2015 at 9:06)

life goals

toninok (Dec 8, 2015 at 17:44)

Fine drone operator skills also!

amonas (Dec 11, 2015 at 2:13)

Things to do before i die : "Visit Iceland with my enduro bike" ........processing......added to list successfully

bradleyharms (Dec 29, 2015 at 11:29)

what model of Santa Cruz was that?

aresiusbe (Dec 8, 2015 at 5:00)

Damn, the movie seems blocked @ work (i will try at home this evening)

mrbrownstone (Dec 8, 2015 at 15:06)

Epic

Dano98 (Dec 8, 2015 at 17:55)

Ok, now try traversing Canada in a week. :p Awesome video though!

shaneus (Dec 9, 2015 at 2:57)

MOUNTAIN biking

jgottya1 (Dec 10, 2015 at 19:45)

Is it me or does Peaty just not look right on a single crown fork ??

Lagr1980 (Dec 8, 2015 at 4:25)

crankbros wheelset?. wonder how many sets they used

socalridur (Dec 8, 2015 at 16:23)

one set its the same cobalt 11 wheels hes been running for quite some time. He has them on many of his magazine articles. Hes also been riding those wheels since the day they came out back in 2006 or so

jlhenterprises (Dec 8, 2015 at 8:01)

Seeing all these plus size images in articles lately makes regular bikes looks like 26ers

RedBurn (Dec 8, 2015 at 10:20)

imagine having a puncture right there in the middle of nowhere... must be pretty uncool

ryanmill (Dec 8, 2015 at 15:05)

Hopefully stans seals it. If not put in a tube haha

mikk3 (Dec 8, 2015 at 11:43)

Oh the scenery

drummuy04 (Dec 8, 2015 at 23:34)

For sure! I was more impressed with that than the riding.

jyemen FL (Dec 8, 2015 at 6:43)

awful lot of walking for mtb video! jk

scribbeldibibbel (Dec 8, 2015 at 8:56)

The old men ride again!

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MojoMaujer (Dec 8, 2015 at 3:59)

Boring video.... Same-all again and again.... Bad editing, bad director Bad music.... Steve and Hans, deserve better. Next time get in touch with me. 'Nuff said

singletrack29er (Dec 8, 2015 at 4:13)

^^Clearly trolling, I thought it was a great edit. Nice work guys

gavlaa (Dec 8, 2015 at 4:35)

Dunno if he was.... the music was terrible! Love Peaty and Hans tho- just good to see them riding- and some of that scenery was breathtaking. Iceland is definitely on the bucket list.

MojoMaujer (Dec 8, 2015 at 9:33)

I mean... it is filmed, directed and edited by one person... if you take that in account, yes it is impressive... but it would have been much better if there were three people doing three things. Next time get in touch with me for directions. 'nuff said

gavlaa (Dec 8, 2015 at 9:43)

You said Nuff said at the end of your first post- writing a second comment makes you a liar doesn't it?