Video: The Escape

May 28, 2013 at 1:04
by Union Production Co.  
Views: 25,026    Faves: 337    Comments: 40



Each town in British Columbia seems to offer better singletrack than the last one visited. To prove what’s out there Dave Roth and Seb Kemp cycled, on mountain bikes, from Whistler around the Strait of Georgia, stopping in Squamish, the Sunshine Coast, Powell River, Cumberland, Hornby Island, Parksville, Duncan and Saturna Island.

This trip is about the pleasure of the road and the thrill of the trails. We want to show everyone that, yes, nothing is easy, but the rewards of seeking soothe all hardship.

We want to remind the world that adventure is on your own doorstep, if only you get off the couch to seek it. It is about celebrating the world we ride within. It is also about the communities and individuals that dare imagine, build, and nourish so that mountain biking can flourish.

See the whole story on The Escape website

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80 Comments
  • 46 4
 Awesome. It's beautiful story but then when you realize that there was some camera crew all the time taking those shots you realize that the most amazing adventures are those captured only in your memeories.
  • 4 1
 true to that!
  • 14 5
 And then one day you hit your head and you forget everything... Nothing wrong with documenting it and it doesn't lessen the experience.
  • 2 3
 I think they took all the footage themselves.
  • 2 0
 I still these videos help us to inspire to get out there and explore to create those memories.
  • 4 0
 I rode with them one of the days during the making of this video. The camera crew was two guys riding mountain bikes, just like the rest of us, each with a camera in their backpack. They would race ahead to find spots and film the group ride by, then hop on their bikes and catch up at the next rest spot. All four of them rode with us the whole day. It was all real and an awesome ride!!
  • 20 0
 B.C is every riders ultimate pilgrimage. One day I will make the journey over the big waters and join so many other passionate people among the mountain biking community.
  • 8 0
 your welcome here anytime.
  • 3 0
 My plan is to move to B.C and start there my new liveSmile I hope.
  • 5 0
 My plan is to move across the country one day, get out of Ontario and into some serious riding. Its not bad here, but nothing lives up to the beauty, wonder and kindness of everyone out in B.C. One day North Shore, one day.
  • 1 0
 Damn it...and I'm still stuck in Norway...
  • 17 0
 There are very few videos that really take your breath away. This was one of them. One day, BC, I'll get you.
  • 13 0
 At first glance BC appears to have it all, but it's actually missing one thing... ME. :sigh:
  • 11 0
 Watching this video and reading some of the comments makes me realize how lucky I am to have been born and raised in BC.
  • 9 0
 I don't think I've been on a ride when me and whoever I'm riding with don't at some point look at one another and say something like, "we live here..." and laugh/smile. We'd probably weep if nobody was looking. It's never been lost on me. But nothing is truly perfect: riding in the pissing rain is the suck and that's the trade off.
  • 3 1
 The whole Pacific Northwest really pays for the lush greenery, but I would way rather ride in the rain for half a year than put my bike away and take up a winter sport.
  • 2 0
 Cheers to that, ScandiumRider.
  • 1 0
 Looks like such a cool adventure, I have lived in this area my whole life and have been to all these communities, but need to bring a bike more often haha!
  • 9 0
 We now know the secret knock into the captains bridge lol
  • 3 1
 The power Wink
  • 1 0
 This is easily one of the best videos I have ever seen on Pinkbike! It is also so fitting that hardtails were ridden in this video as they made this pilgrimage to the true mountain biking Mecca. Simplistic, pure, and natural is all I can think of.
  • 1 0
 Oh man. That video was incredible. I was planning on doing a very similar thing for this summer, but yours will top mine a hundred times over. My stoke level is through the roof right now. Thanks for posting! Now I just have to find a friend to join me this summer for my trip...
  • 2 0
 I remember the preview coming out and thought how cool they are traveling on their Chromag's! Now the whole movie is out...add favs!
  • 2 0
 Whenever you try to mix oil & water, Seb Kemp & Dan Barham, you know it will be awesome. Fantastic portrait of BC biking chaps, tx's for including me !
  • 2 0
 The most beautiful smiles I have seen in a long time.I see Canada as a special place indeed with beautiful people. Hope that someday will make it there.
  • 2 0
 Videos like this truly make my day, but at the same time make me sad because it makes me realize that I live over 1,000 miles away from BC...
  • 3 0
 Amazing! If I ever do a trip like that it's thanks to your movie guys. Really inspiring.
  • 1 0
 amazing! makes me wanna head out, meet new people, explore new trails and of course ride my bike! loved the blog back in february as well... great project, thanks a lot guys!
  • 3 0
 STOP THE BUS!!!!!!!! What is that coffee machine, grinder thing and where do I get one!!!!!!!!!!! Brilliant video also!
  • 2 0
 Just left me wanting more, a real snapshot, life on the road, adventure. And it took a tourist to make me want to MTB tour in the winter. Koodoos
  • 2 0
 Breath taking truly inspirational. Thank you for sharing it with us, enjoyed every minute.
  • 2 0
 well that was awe inspiring. Canada Truly is one of the most beautiful countries in the world
  • 1 0
 Went to Whistler for a short weekend but wish my trip was way longer so I could spend the rest of my time finding trails and towns like those! I'll be back...
  • 1 0
 Coming to B.C. for a year (hopefully more!) in September, cannot wait! Just need to get the Mrs reading from the same page now...
Don't fancy any of 16:21 though... Ouch...
  • 3 0
 Best vid of the year so far!
  • 1 0
 technical gear at 11:20. hell yeah! i get mine from sobey's or superstore.

this video makes me wish i was earning a lot of money to justify not living in BC.
  • 1 0
 Fantastic. Feel lucky to have picked up Dave's chromag when he was done with it and this trip. Big shoes (pedals?) to fill.
  • 1 0
 I like the way he keeps his helmet on even when he goes up on the bridge to talk to the captain,
  • 2 0
 simple incredible! what a wonderfull place.....
  • 1 0
 a truly inspirational Vid. Nice to see people can still rip it up on a hardtail.
  • 1 0
 Amazing video litarily breath taking if I get to do a journey even half as humbling as this ill be a lucky man!
  • 1 0
 Beautiful Video. In my mind riding doesn't get any more true to form than this.
  • 1 0
 I go to Pender Harbour every summer because my friends own a house up on the water!
  • 1 0
 Might be just cold in my house but I got a chill around 14:30. Great flick guys.
  • 2 0
 Such an amazing video! Love every second of it
  • 1 0
 Canada was always on my to-do list, now it's been moved up... Inspirational video with epic scenery and great people too
  • 1 0
 What is the song at 4:30? Ever since the film festival I have been trying to find it!
  • 3 0
 Incredible.
  • 2 0
 well done. be very proud of that!
  • 2 0
 Beautiful. Refreshing. Best film I've seen this year. Thanks.
  • 1 0
 very cool ! great concept and only a fraction of the province. this would be a good entry for the Banff Mt Film Festival
  • 1 0
 Awesome vid. Captures the mood! all of you who want to come to bc... this is just the area that's ridable in the winter!
  • 2 0
 Video of the year! Very inspiring, what an epic journey.
  • 2 0
 amazing and inspiring work!
  • 2 0
 awesome
  • 1 0
 Well done fellas, well done
  • 1 0
 amazing video...inspired to ride.
  • 1 0
 9:06 Alex Colville anyone?
  • 1 0
 Such a nice piece- nice work and kudos on the ride!
  • 1 0
 best showcase of BC riding. good work guys
  • 1 0
 Does anybody know the title of the song at 9:15?
  • 1 0
 We chose a local band, Jon & Roy's 'Vibrant Scene' for this section.
  • 1 0
 And what about the music in the beginning (starting @ 0:45)?
  • 1 0
 Well done gents. Extremely inspiring and motivating.
  • 1 0
 What is the title of the song at 4:30???
  • 1 0
 sick video, but i am feeling cold watch you guys !! shorts all the way Smile )
  • 1 0
 I LOVE MY ISLAND AND THE WEST COAST!!!!
  • 1 0
 14:25 - Lucky..... Lifeblood of us Islanders!
  • 1 0
 Awesome vid, cheers to all that made it possible.
  • 1 0
 very very nice video. Nice work
  • 1 0
 i so want a Bob Y.a.k
  • 1 0
 Very beautiful video
  • 1 0
 awesome
  • 1 0
 Love it
  • 1 0
 Fantastic video
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