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2011-11-16

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Harald Philipp & Martin Falkner explore the Ortler region with their bikes, riding some gnarly summits and steep slopes.

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jermack360 (Nov 20, 2011 at 12:05)

I read in a magazine "The word ""epic"" is defined as a long poem, typically one derived from ancient oral tradition, narrating the deeds and adventures of heroic or legendary figures or the history of a nation. In the mountain bike dictionary, the word steals ""the deeds and adventures of heroic or legendary figures"" and adds ""while on a 30 - 50 mile mountain bike ride"". Epic rides were the reason mountain buikes were invented and still many may represent the strongestargument for thier existance.
Now, if you look at an epic simply in terms of mileage or time in the saddle, you are missing the point. sure, you could ride four 10 mile loops to accomplish an epic-length ride, but mileage alone does not make it epic. it is riding deep into the back country that truly defines an epic ride. riding to a location in one day that few hikers could make in two days is a reward that will last far longer than the memory of your tired legs or sunburned arms." And I think this video couldnt get anymore epic!...

Just a beautiful film thank you guys

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infinitetrails (Nov 20, 2011 at 12:59)

Wow, thanks man

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jermack360 (Nov 20, 2011 at 14:07)

hopefully one day i will get the chance to do some riding like that

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lukegriffiths (Dec 4, 2011 at 2:16)

Honestly, I'm in awe. That's such a epic and beautiful story and video, Im going xc riding today and every time i get tiered I'll think to my self, wtf they climbed mountains so man up and push on! SICK VOD.

Eyon (Dec 4, 2011 at 4:33)

I was on a flight over the alps this week on my way into Italy, certainly the most beautiful place in the world. I remember looking down thinking, "wish I could ride my bike down there". Sadly I cant, so this video will just have to do, and a good one at that

mtnbmx27 (Dec 4, 2011 at 8:23)

This is the most beautiful film i have ever seen. So truly epic.

tobygoodger (Dec 4, 2011 at 9:39)

Beautifully shot!

stephenlw (Dec 4, 2011 at 10:19)

Cali to Whistler road-trip, epic

hankyman (Dec 5, 2011 at 6:57)

are these the same people who made coffee in a VOD a few months ago, when people were all upset about coffee in a video? awesome video for sure, too bad im working and cant get my stoke on!

akozz (Dec 5, 2011 at 12:22)

On of the best video on pinkbike, riding, scenery, feeling of adventure, amazing Big Grin

falomirMTB (Dec 12, 2011 at 19:48)

This kind of videos are the ones that make you get on your bike and ride it for all the time that you want, if when i grow up, and im still being able to ride my bike (for sure i will be doing it!), I want to have that kind of life... just 4 more years, and I will do a radical change on my life, im no kidding, @infinitetrails. Thank you for share a part of your lifes in 8 minutes, you guys give me inspiration for not to sit on my butt this afternoon and get some EPIC riding!
@jermack360 thank you mean for your wikipedia answer! Smile

Happy trails bikes!

Mattmells (Dec 14, 2011 at 14:17)

i wish there was a video of the whole journey, however long it is i would watch it.

WyattO (Mar 22, 2012 at 23:08)

What is the second song?

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hazman975 (Nov 18, 2011 at 9:33)

this is honestly one of the best production videos ive seen and fricking amazing scenery, love it

WyattO (Nov 18, 2011 at 13:03)

very epic!!! I love the down hills.... smooth riding, very pretty

mtbrider256 (Nov 18, 2011 at 13:22)

I 3 MTB

connor-rix (Dec 4, 2011 at 1:00)

i 3 it also

hoolydooly (Dec 4, 2011 at 1:10)

Ummmmm, i think I ♥ MTB is what you were aiming for?

connor-rix (Dec 4, 2011 at 1:11)

That is it for sure.

hoolydooly (Dec 4, 2011 at 1:14)

woooowwwww, not sure what happened there. it held down alt and pressed 3 on the num pad and it makes a heart. when i reloaded the page it came up with that...... ♥♥♥♥

strahan (Dec 4, 2011 at 10:32)

one of the best videos i've seen in a long, long, long time.

WyattO (Mar 22, 2012 at 23:08)

whats the song?

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dranoel (Nov 19, 2011 at 7:27)

nice video, really captures the most important aspect of mountainbiking: the mountain. real mountainbiking, where it is the mix between all sorts of disciplines (downhill, XC, enduro, and trial). LOVE it

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ayebro (Dec 4, 2011 at 3:05)

If video of the year existed, I would vote for this edit, and I'd like to think that it would win

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fade-to-black (Dec 4, 2011 at 2:53)

Just the pure skill of these guys is amazing enough to make it VOD, the add the EPIC videography and scenery makes it the BEST VID OF PINKBIKE.

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fergiesindahoose (Dec 4, 2011 at 8:44)

This is the best video I have ever seen. Ever.

jackelope (Dec 4, 2011 at 8:58)

+ 1 that statement

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OTehNoes (Dec 4, 2011 at 3:14)

I'll be honest I haven't even finished watching this yet but already I feel the need to say congratulations on this, I haven't any words to describe how good it is, but it really is breath taking, well done guys Smile

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Neely (Dec 4, 2011 at 14:32)

wow guys that was a great vid. its nice to see some trail riding (and some climbing haha) for a change. nice skills on the rocky technical stuff as well. to me this is what mountain biking is all about; just an adventure with your buddies riding amazing landscapes. that snow looks super fun as well! this vid is refreshing, and inspiring.

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david-hill (Dec 4, 2011 at 5:34)

That was probably the best thing I've ever seen on pinkbike. Amazing, absolutely perfect

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carrot-cruncher (Dec 4, 2011 at 1:58)

amazing! But using a song that danny mac has had in his edits should be made illegal! Razz

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AnotherBiker18 (Dec 4, 2011 at 21:22)

Paused studying for an AP history test to watch this vod...probably shouldn't have because now I can't think of a good reason I need to study a textbook about the world rather than on my bike actually experiencing the world.

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mtbtacolover (Mar 31, 2012 at 22:03)

everytime i watch this video it just makes me want to go ride! this is seriously one of my favorite videos, i love everything about it, music choice, trails riding everything its just awesome!

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compaqnc6340 (Nov 20, 2011 at 18:04)

god damn that's insane, the fear isn't in the speed or any huge jumps, it's the sheer drop that's below if you make the slightest miscalculation, that's a feeling you'd never forget!

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classicmoto (Dec 4, 2011 at 8:42)

That frigid looking stream crossing just made me shudder -- BRRRRRR! Kudos to the riders and camera man, you guys are surely MEN.

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ZachHinton11 (Dec 4, 2011 at 0:40)

haha gotta get that first air mattress decent!

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turnerburton (Dec 4, 2011 at 6:49)

Please tell me those two guys are fully sponsored by a major bike company. They deserve it, and that video would certainly help sell a bike. Just awesome!

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purplefeet (Nov 20, 2011 at 0:54)

It's a grey foggy Sunday morning here...watching this has cheered me up no end..beautifully shot.

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lokomonkey (Dec 4, 2011 at 10:36)

they climb above 12,000 ft!! that video is beautiful! I like the parts that they take breaks, to enjoy the scenery AND a cup of fresh made coffee....

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p1rid4r (Dec 4, 2011 at 2:30)

makes me feel better about my DH race that im supposed to be doing now and instead lying in bed with my broken wrist :L great vid and deserves VOD soo much

dirtbiker100 (Dec 4, 2011 at 4:29)

FoD? bummer. hope it heals soon.

p1rid4r (Dec 4, 2011 at 5:06)

yh, the fod mini, so annoyed & thanks mann Wink

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lukabtmk (Nov 18, 2011 at 12:03)

The best mtb video I have ever seen Smile

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Raxe (Nov 18, 2011 at 13:21)

The alps are amazing 3

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pinkkrow (Dec 4, 2011 at 10:08)

def epic, good riding in the thin air, four words for u guys "British Columbia Bike Race", hopefully see ya there, peace.....Krow

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k2dan (Dec 4, 2011 at 11:20)

this vid is the roots of biking ,dh, am or xc just being outside and riding at the end its all that counts ,great vid ,thx for this momment i had watching this.

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MotherHucker1 (Dec 4, 2011 at 5:27)

Wow that was incredibly good. We're so lucky to get such amazing videos for free on here Smile

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freerider73 (Dec 4, 2011 at 9:23)

the second song reminds me of Danny Macaskill (i might have spelt his name wrong)

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Sean115 (Dec 4, 2011 at 13:55)

this is mountain biking

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madbiker786 (Dec 4, 2011 at 16:48)

Man... This is such an amazing video! haha it was beautiful and f*cking AMAZING!!!! Great video... Thank u pinkbike Smile

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machuqueiro (Dec 4, 2011 at 13:39)

fez-me fechar os olhos e encher os pulmoes; imaginar que estou a respirar o mesmo ar da montanha que voces.
Epico

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norwichmtb (Dec 5, 2011 at 1:38)

Not sure words can describe that!..........

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bigstevo (Dec 4, 2011 at 6:06)

This is superb..... what an adventure

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dizzmcfunk (Apr 12, 2012 at 13:52)

Freel Peak 10,886 feet, Hiking the DH on a hikers only trail and bombin from the top of the tahoe basin. whos with me.?

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uttanutta12 (Dec 4, 2011 at 6:27)

This is the true meaning of Mountain Biking, in 8mins

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jumpbikejames (Nov 18, 2011 at 11:12)

2:50, now thats what i call trust in your tyres! VOD definitely

bobby-owen (Dec 4, 2011 at 4:31)

and brakes. what would happen if they didnt work...

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jaih (Nov 26, 2011 at 16:48)

One of my faves.brings back the simple love of biking. man, machine and mountain.

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TheLongMan (Nov 18, 2011 at 12:23)

VOD. Just VOD. You have to do this before you die. That's it.

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lektroproject (Nov 18, 2011 at 1:07)

Very nice edit you did here Smile

VOD!!

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wee-ry (Dec 4, 2011 at 1:58)

wow thats a proper adventure

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Mitch78 (Nov 18, 2011 at 8:28)

VOD!

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dcaramia (Dec 4, 2011 at 21:51)

epic riding and epic terrain

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Woodstock8 (Dec 4, 2011 at 19:57)

this vas already vod

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alxxx (Dec 4, 2011 at 14:37)

I hope going there a day.

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fuctoff (Dec 4, 2011 at 2:30)

'most boring VOD ever' oh well,it's just as we don't all think alike! to me this was just beautiful.

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DirtbagMatt (Dec 4, 2011 at 11:50)

Goosebumps so big my skin hurts... Want to ride now.

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markde (Dec 4, 2011 at 21:55)

Amazing video. How can it get any better?

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rapez (Dec 8, 2011 at 9:17)

incredible!! but only one thing.. the location is Bormio..not Bornio.. Smile

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david-hill (Jan 2, 2012 at 13:13)

pleeeeease upload to vimeo!!

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Its-That-Guy (Mar 21, 2012 at 0:20)

this video gave me a warm fuzzy feeling inside.

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camcamera (Mar 23, 2012 at 6:35)

This is camera work and direction at its best .... FANTASTIC

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DiegoRo (Dec 21, 2011 at 7:03)

Esos cascos no sirven de mucho, si te caes te rompes la cara.

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evanwalsh (Dec 16, 2011 at 14:54)

That looks like so much fun riding in the snow... I really wanna do that

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Felix316 (Dec 4, 2011 at 22:23)

Sickest vid ever seen

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HebMT (Nov 18, 2011 at 13:32)

Video of the day? Video of the year!

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Nolan123 (Dec 8, 2011 at 18:54)

i didnt wright that that by the way my sister was on my account

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SamJohns (Dec 4, 2011 at 22:07)

http://www.youtube.com/user/LaCockElGranda?feature=mhee

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justiceondirt (Dec 4, 2011 at 12:38)

why is this only vod now? i saw this like a week ago

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cofattire (Dec 4, 2011 at 7:14)

I love all these vids coming out of the Alps! Keep'm coming!

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willsavoy (Dec 4, 2011 at 7:50)

amazing edit, quality, rider... this video is evry thing!!!!

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MichalM (Nov 17, 2011 at 3:32)

very nice :o) VOD

fitbikelover (Nov 17, 2011 at 10:20)

This is sick, definitely got my vote for VOD!!!

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OliScale (Dec 4, 2011 at 6:16)

One of the best mountain biking videos I have ever seen, no doubt.

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singletrailrider (Dec 4, 2011 at 0:27)

Getting stoked shouldn`t be banned.. Because I just got. So much..

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Eledh (Nov 20, 2011 at 11:19)

VOD! Amazing Smile

very nice video and edit guys!

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luis-beri (Nov 19, 2011 at 7:41)

one of the best videos i´ve seen on PB

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Ashcarlisle (Dec 4, 2011 at 8:19)

Probably the best VOD iv seen on here! And riding is quality!

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cretin82 (Dec 4, 2011 at 10:35)

whats the song at 5:00 min

akozz (Dec 5, 2011 at 15:50)

Wax and Wire - Loch Lomond, its in the credits at the end of vid Wink

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jam135 (Nov 18, 2011 at 16:19)

now that's proper mountain-biking Smile

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nick-hawkins (Dec 4, 2011 at 3:56)

completely amazing

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SpecializedRider0 (Nov 20, 2011 at 1:23)

VOD!!!

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stephenlw (Dec 4, 2011 at 10:18)

cool

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wmcwheeler (Nov 17, 2011 at 12:47)

amazing, VOD!

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marcusmasscare (Nov 19, 2011 at 1:25)

new breed of biking !!

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Isern95 (Nov 18, 2011 at 11:00)

amazing! must be VOD Smile

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luis-beri (Nov 19, 2011 at 7:41)

VOD

wheeldrop (Dec 4, 2011 at 10:45)

Amazing endurance and visualy stunning ,so glad you filmed this 3700 meteres without a helicoptor. You guys deserve a nice cold beer and a hot tub sesh after that epic hike a bike.

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hayop30 (Dec 4, 2011 at 17:39)

"I want my two dollars"

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spandex (Nov 18, 2011 at 10:10)

WOW

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Woodstock8 (Dec 4, 2011 at 19:57)

was

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hinrich (Nov 19, 2011 at 14:47)

Daumen hoch!!!!

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Angryham (Jan 5, 2012 at 7:06)

awsomeeeeeeeeeeeee!

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lovegun69 (Dec 4, 2011 at 11:25)

love it

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abgreenbank (Dec 4, 2011 at 4:58)

cool, same music in danny macs' movie "way back home"!!!

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brandoncoughlin (Dec 4, 2011 at 1:01)

i thought this was pinkBIKE not pinkHIKE... most boring VOD ever.

akozz (Dec 4, 2011 at 2:31)

Sir, You are boring. This video is amazing Big Grin

shawshaw (Dec 4, 2011 at 3:31)

We're they riding bikes down the mountain or walking? Yeah, thought so, think before you get all keyboard warrior!

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pdro (Nov 18, 2011 at 5:07)

It has to be POD!!

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tristannaylor (Dec 4, 2011 at 13:57)

now do it brakeless

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Nolan123 (Dec 4, 2011 at 15:26)

I like poo

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mac1999 (Dec 4, 2011 at 7:32)

Pretty good the first 2:30 Was Bull though

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