Video: Balling Out Of Control

Dec 12, 2013

by Lama Cycles

This summer, Louis Lhomel (NS Bikes), Parappa (NS Bikes) & Matt Macduff (Octane One) went on one of the most out of control trips they've been on in years! The goal was to explore key major cities in the province of Quebec other than Montreal. With a tight schedule (5 days) and variable weather, they chose to head up to the old and beautiful Quebec City and one of the best street riding cities they've hit yet, Sherbrooke.

Eventhough Quebec City had truly amazing street spots, it was flooded with security guards everywhere and made it really hard to film, so the boys didn't stick there too long. On the road to Sherbrooke, they stumbled upon an abandoned quarry and couldn't resist sending a couple gainers into it! Once they got to Sherbrooke everything just set into place; crazy street spots, no security guards and the best guide/best person ever, Pierre-Marc Tremblay! The boys were so stoked they called up Sam Croteau (NS Bikes) & Kent Woods (NS Bikes) to show up and shred for a day or two!

All in all, the trip's unforgettable vibe represents the true friendship here at LamaCycles. We hope this video gives you the urge to trip around with your best friends in the winter and next summer to discover new destinations, great locals and build lifetime friendships! Enjoy!

Filming: Louis Lhomel, Parappa, Matt Macduff
Editing: Louis Lhomel
Photos: Simon Drouin (VAQ)

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Louis scopping out the high ledge for some nose manual action.

First try didn't go as planned.

360 tuck no-hander in the bank for Parappa.

Clocking clips.

Fast and stylish wallride to euro for Louis.

Louis' latest trick invention, "La Boulette"!

Parappa not sure if this very tight wallride is possible.

Parappa doesn't seem to have a problem getting in tight stuff!

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112 Comments

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alpinety (Dec 12, 2013 at 18:06)

Let the 26" street riding haters begin, But guess what those dudes were having more fun on a bike then you, maybe that's why you hate?

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Zimmer68 (Dec 12, 2013 at 19:32)

I don't see how anyone could hate street, it was always just as big a part of mtb as slopestyle is now! Thank you street peeps for keeping it real, this edit made my day lol FR/DH could learn something from this and take itself a little less seriously.

We'll always have rampage and the FMB to stress out over.

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SirWonky (Dec 12, 2013 at 19:56)

Street MTB is different from other mtb because they can closed trails and bulldoze jumps but street is always there . Every city, every country. Whether good or bad- there is a lot of interaction with the general public as well

Zimmer68 (Dec 12, 2013 at 20:11)

And that's why I love big mountain freeride! You cant bulldoze a mountain, you can say we're not allowed, but that's never stopped us! With DH bikes being the way they are these days, the world is my bike park.

SirWonky (Dec 12, 2013 at 20:12)

People also hate on street cause we are inevitably seen as the hooligans of mtb ....... Probably about a 10 to 1 ratio of run ins with the police, security guards, angry old people, when compared to other riding. Ironically - it is probably what make street so fun too. Is for me!!

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MXer125 (Dec 12, 2013 at 22:41)

LOL I don't see any hate on 26" here....what you on about.

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bonkywonky (Dec 13, 2013 at 4:04) (Below Threshold)

I don't hate it, I just think it's a bit pointless. With the skills shown here you wouldn't even get a flow deal when riding bmx but if you do it on a mountainbike you are a superstar, says enough about the level of sophistication within the street mtb crowd.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=IX9qVKuof0M
vimeo.com/72291521

This is how a street video should look: no b.s. intro, creative lines, effortless style.

FrEeZa (Dec 13, 2013 at 5:01)

@idi-amin
LOL

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BeardlessMarinRider (Dec 13, 2013 at 5:57)

As good as the riding was it wasn't anything Chase or half a dozen other people weren't doing 10 years ago. If you are genuinely at the top of your game then you can get away with acting like a nob but if not then throwing your bike after every line and acting all gangsta just makes you look like a nob

Still good riding to fill a quiet afternoon

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bonkywonky (Dec 13, 2013 at 6:34) (Below Threshold)

..or bmxers since, well.. forever. Mountainbikes are for mountainbiking, bmx bikes are for street riding. This is just lame. Now neg rep me all you want.

ercover (Dec 13, 2013 at 7:14)

@idi-amin Don't worry I will. By the way in the early days BMXs weren't meant to be ridden on the street either... One likes the mother, another one the daughter.

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Nicklovesbikes (Dec 13, 2013 at 8:59)

mtb also was never meant to be riden in parks who cares what you ride just have fun!

alexsneakz (Dec 13, 2013 at 11:24)

BMX, MTB What the f*ck ever people, one love yeah! THIS IS f*ckING RAD!

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SirWonky (Dec 13, 2013 at 12:18) (Below Threshold)

@ idi-amin - **You just another one of the insecure BMXers who wishes MTB didn't ride street BECAUSE you can't use the excuse:
"You need small bikes to do these tricks " anymore............ Fact: MTB can do 90-95% of what BMXers can.
***My Prediction: BMX will go extinct in the next 100 years***

bonkywonky (Dec 13, 2013 at 12:37) (Below Threshold)

Bullshit, please show me video that matches Chase Dehart or Edwin Delarosa's skill. And I actually ride a Tonic Howie these days but mainly on trails.

Nicklovesbikes (Dec 13, 2013 at 15:01)

the reason i ride street mtb is because i dont feel comfortable on a 20" you can also argue that bmx dirt is stupid and pointless but nobody cares what you ride just go have fun!

ALDIBASTARD (Dec 13, 2013 at 22:39)

Some people just cant stand other people's happiness.. they hate, thats what they do best

bonkywonky (Dec 14, 2013 at 1:35)

Once again, I don't hate it, I just don't like it. What I do hate are people that make ridiculous assumptions like this.

ercover (Dec 14, 2013 at 3:29)

If you are not "hating", why do you continue this? You made your opinion clear already. I'm not saying you have to like this because I do, but seriously if you don't like it, why do you still hang around?
By the way people use word "hate" too much these days... I don't believe one can actually hate someone without knowing personally. Hate is ultimate feeling...

bonkywonky (Dec 14, 2013 at 15:02)

Because people keep responding to my post. Also, if you had any reading apprehension skills, you'd see I hate certain behaviour, i.e. all these dumb assumptions rather than someone.

choppertank3e (Dec 14, 2013 at 18:46)

I always see comments about how bmx guys have more tricks, skillls, balls etc. Then lets have some games of bike with each round being decided on a different wheels size 20's 24's and 26. Garret Reynolds representing 20, Danny Macaskill representing 24 and Matt Mcduff representing 26. I'm sure Danny and Matt have plenty of time aboard 20's. I know Danny rides 26 and Garrett is such a prodigious talent I'm sure he would pick it up. Ride each others bikes so no problem with bike sponsors not having said bike type. These guys are my three favourite riders but 24s are my favourite wheel size so I'll be barracking for Danny though I reckon Garrett will most likely win.

Mattin (Dec 15, 2013 at 5:02)

There are some tricks that have been done on a mtb before bmx. Examples are the superman seatgrab to tailwhip by Matt Macduff and the Double Backflip Superman by Ethen Godfrey-Roberts. But these are both dirt/funbox tricks. I can't think of anything on the streets that has been done on a mtb before it's been done on a bmx?

But I still enjoy riding a mtb on the streets much more than riding a bmx on the streets. Generally I prefer to watch bmx edits tho, but that doesn't say I dislike watching mtb edits. You always know you're going to see some great stuff when riders like Adam Hauck, Ludwig Jäger, Cody Gessel, Matt Macduff, Matt Jamieson, Anson Wellington, Gary Elliot etc are riding.

SteelfalconX (Dec 15, 2013 at 22:44)

I would hate to have apprehension to reading... However some comprehension might be useful. Maybe some actual writing skill is what you need in order to make others understand your point.

Mattin (Dec 16, 2013 at 2:58)

@SteelflaconX: who was that pointed at? At me?

Great job calling people in this discussion out on their writing skills.
There's nothing wrong with the writing here, I understood all of it. Maybe it's just your brain being incapable of processing what you've read?

Also more than half the people who posted here don't have English as their mother languague, so you shouldn't judge our writing like you'd judge that of another American.

For me for example, English is not my mother languague, it's not even my second languague. It's my third (out of 4) languagues that I can speak fluently and write well.

How many other languagues next to English can you speak/write in as well as we do?
None?

Would you like me to recapitulate what I've said or did you understand it this time?

bonkywonky (Dec 16, 2013 at 3:19)

No, at me because I used one wrong word (which I realised after I couldn't correct it anymore). Says a lot that he focuses on wording rather than substance, probably for lack of a better argument.

Mattin (Dec 16, 2013 at 3:25)

Haha true that!

About the Chase videos you've posted. There are only 2 big wheeled street soldiers I can think of who have a similar style like that. For that reason these are also 2 of my favourite street riders on mtb:

Anson Wellington: vimeo.com/12130978
Matt Jamieson: vimeo.com/35004164

bonkywonky (Dec 16, 2013 at 3:29)

By the way, I just saw this:

031bmx.nl/2013/12/11/daan-van-wezel-op-stress-x-dante-edit

Local unknown (yet) kid that recently got hooked up by a distributor (free tubes and a shirt kind of deal) and he already has more skills, balls and creativity than anything shown in the video above. Good song choice as well and most important, he doesn't act like a goon.

If this doesn't illustrate why I don't like WATCHING mtb street I don't know what will.

Mattin (Dec 16, 2013 at 3:33)

Damn that was insane!

bonkywonky (Dec 16, 2013 at 10:17)

I was a bit shocked too when I saw it. 5 Years ago he would have had a segment in a video like Voices with lines like these.

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notshort (Dec 12, 2013 at 16:14)

Ahhh wish you got the nose press down Louis! Great video guys!

freeriderJT (Dec 12, 2013 at 18:40)

Favorite the video before watching. Anything that comes from these guys and the-rise gets me going!!!

thomaluettgen (Dec 12, 2013 at 21:03)

Whats up With all this hating? That was a crazy edit!!! Love how much fun you guys always have!!!! Good vibs the hole way!!! Just the way it should be! You know... I always wanted to get sponsored my lama cycles to get some free stuff... The more I watch these edits the more I realize I'd just love to make it on the team in order to be able to tag along these totally baller trips!!! Great edit once again!!! Keep it up guys!!!!

ercover (Dec 13, 2013 at 8:06)

Haters=losers. They can't do a shit themselves, so they start to play down others... In my opinion riding in this clip was great. This kind of riding is just that kind of riding that I'm into.

Mattin (Dec 16, 2013 at 10:37)

I don't know about Lama, but usually distributors don't give their team riders free stuff, just a discount.

lukelovesbikes (Dec 12, 2013 at 18:40)

yes to the Death Grips

BenPinsIt (Dec 12, 2013 at 22:06)

First time I've heard Death Grips anywhere outside of my headphones!

reignx1rider (Dec 13, 2013 at 15:50)

DEATH GRIPS FOR LYFE someone needs to put this on Death Grip's twitter twatter

woodtigerfish (Dec 12, 2013 at 20:38)

RE: MarcoSTEEZ comment above:
Who the f@ck cares, bmx, mtb, 20, 24, 26, dare I say 29r.
Ride what you ride…. as long as you keep riding street - and don't wear spandex.

masonstevens (Dec 12, 2013 at 22:06)

They look like the guys from Workaholics! no wonder why they're so rad!

freeride-forever (Dec 12, 2013 at 22:10)

That's it right there! That's what we needed. Can't argue with new MacDuff stuff.

ctmtb98 (Dec 13, 2013 at 3:55)

lol they deleted the wheel size debate that went on yesterday, haha

MXer125 (Dec 14, 2013 at 17:02)

No.....its at the top of the comments....

ctmtb98 (Dec 14, 2013 at 17:19)

i know about that one lol, but there was another one where someday started out saying these guys were limiting their potential by riding a mtb and lead a whole conversation.

Danimal1 (Dec 13, 2013 at 9:25)

Dude, I didn't know Blake from Workaholics could ride like that...

TJquinn (Dec 12, 2013 at 18:35)

What can I do to stop the PB Video Player from always starting a max volume. I'm bleeding from the eardrums!

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erikthefatty (Dec 12, 2013 at 19:13)

Turn the volume down on your computer before you start a video.

TJquinn (Dec 12, 2013 at 21:14)

i.imgur.com/C4buo.gif

piggybed (Dec 12, 2013 at 18:38)

nice ride!
騎的好熱血啊~

fercho25 (Dec 13, 2013 at 13:55)

forgive my ignorance i know nothing about street bikes so can anybody explain to me why they do not use breaks? is it a weight thing or there is some other reason?

DavidGilchrist (Dec 15, 2013 at 12:25)

Tricks like no handlers and barspins are easier without breaks as if you catch the handlebars on the break leaver it hurts and your hands can get cut up also you don't need them so why bother

fercho25 (Dec 16, 2013 at 10:03)

thanks for claering that out.

andrewdoud (Dec 13, 2013 at 21:33)

am i the only one that thinks that literally everything they wear is too tight? really sick riding though

trevads (Dec 14, 2013 at 1:26)

Guys having fun on two wheels and no doubt sending some burly moves, loved it. Good to see helmets up top too!

potateo (Dec 12, 2013 at 17:49)

Rip headphone users

dumpster (Dec 12, 2013 at 19:44)

It just looks so goofy and awkward. I've ridden bmx and mtb all my life. Granted these are "built for street" but it looks like those inflatable arm flailing tube men. There are plenty of 6ft plus bmx riders.

woodtigerfish (Dec 12, 2013 at 20:40)

Sick edit boys, love'n the quebecois landscapes...

ercover (Dec 13, 2013 at 7:05)

Awesome! Every second is pure awesomeness! You guys made me miss summer.

DeadicationCLothing (Dec 13, 2013 at 21:15)

That was badass and they threw down this was a jaw dropper!

IanCarpenter (Dec 13, 2013 at 21:52)

No offense but why don't they just ride BMX's?

ctmtb98 (Dec 12, 2013 at 18:00)

wow that was sick

matthewlikesbikes (Dec 12, 2013 at 19:12)

3:50 to 4:40. Ow.

bobsten (Dec 12, 2013 at 22:07)

do they push longboards instead of skateboards when they film? Or do they use scooters?

potateo (Dec 13, 2013 at 15:50)

They just had a steady cam in this vut normally they will use a normall skate board with bigger smoother wheels

bobsten (Dec 13, 2013 at 20:49)

i think you're greatly missing the point but thank you for clarifying

csermonet (Dec 13, 2013 at 23:53)

wrong tool for the job...you know, kinda like using a mtb for street.

bobsten (Dec 14, 2013 at 6:19)

ding ding

MXer125 (Dec 14, 2013 at 17:00)

Steadicam on a Segway obviously -_-

cervo (Dec 13, 2013 at 0:22)

sont crissé ces tabarnak...

guigui333 (Dec 13, 2013 at 1:10)

non ca ce dit po vraiment ca

cervo (Dec 13, 2013 at 12:41)

en meme temps je suis po québécois :p

nouser (Dec 13, 2013 at 5:44)

Your a killer Matt keep up your hard work!!props

rockstaar (Dec 13, 2013 at 8:02)

la boulette ! jmen vais tenter ça !

biker-king-182 (Dec 13, 2013 at 8:42)

rubbish music but skilled riding!

kevinthrower (Dec 13, 2013 at 13:32)

sick riding guys!

DeadicationCLothing (Dec 13, 2013 at 21:25)

Cnujonesghost thanks fr sharing that

carloseduardoo (Dec 15, 2013 at 12:16)

amazing video, congratulations!

skier222 (Dec 15, 2013 at 19:48)

Banger edit with a good vibe!

tomasz1704 (Dec 13, 2013 at 9:05)

Music ????

Motoracer31 (Dec 13, 2013 at 9:12)

Yea what was that first song??

Motoracer31 (Dec 13, 2013 at 12:21)

SPEAK bulletproof denali haha finally found it.

potateo (Dec 13, 2013 at 15:48)

Do you know what the intro was?

Motoracer31 (Dec 13, 2013 at 16:20)

death grip is the name of the band. i dunno the song lol

Motoracer31 (Dec 13, 2013 at 16:21)

aha this?

www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2cQvZPX3OY

LamaCycles (Dec 16, 2013 at 8:04)

SONGS:
Death grips - You might think he loves you for your money but I know what he really loves you for it's your brand new leopard skin pillbox hat
Speak! - Bulletproof denali
Disclosure - Stimulation
Danny Brown - Old (side A)

zer0c00l44 (Dec 13, 2013 at 15:10)

Same shit different day and fucking crap music. What a load of bollocks.

Jon1713 (Dec 13, 2013 at 18:25)

whats the song at 1:55??

LamaCycles (Dec 16, 2013 at 8:05)

AlexLee2 (Dec 17, 2013 at 6:24)

Bullet proof Denali....

hellhound089 (Dec 13, 2013 at 2:56)

Sorry but that music is horrible beat is fine but the lyrics are just dumb

CruJonesGhost (Dec 14, 2013 at 21:22)

This edit is worse than grom edits filmed on Iphones.

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CruJonesGhost (Dec 13, 2013 at 12:21)

f*ck this weak shit. THIS is a proper street edit: youtu.be/91tde3iv8IQ

potateo (Dec 13, 2013 at 15:54)

That guy is an idiot maybe after a few of his crashes he might need to think about a helmet? Yes he has balls but he is a meth head.

Mattin (Dec 14, 2013 at 14:43)

If we're already speaking about BMX Street edits, here's Brian Yeagle's part from the same movie (Anthem II): www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xazCuS5Py4

This is so much more enjoyable to watch than Sean Burns IMO. He has 100x as much skills and 100x as much style and flow, and more creativity. Definitely worth a watch

CruJonesGhost (Dec 14, 2013 at 21:20)

The mountain bike world could learn volumes from style, to going big, to video production from Anthem II. Too bad MTB videographers continue to ignore the real shit and just put out shitty edit after edit filled with Dub-Step, slow-mo, and no flow whatsoever. Burns > Anyone else riding a bike on earth. Period.

Mattin (Dec 15, 2013 at 3:39)

I like the way that Burns hucks, but what really bothers me is that he hucks irresponsibly above his abilities and crashes after crashes he still refuses to wear any kind of protection. That's the part where I lose my respect for him.

turbokicks9250 (Dec 15, 2013 at 20:46)

Semenuk is better, not only is he a good street rider, but he's arguably the best slopestyler right now. He is badass on a downhill bike. Honestly I haven't seen him not do good at any bike riding. Maybe in his own discipline, Burns is good, but to say he is better than anyone else riding any bike on the planet is wrong.

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MarcoSTEEZ (Dec 12, 2013 at 17:54)

Imagine what these guys could do on a real bmx street bike without 26 inch wheels and a squishy fork. I mean, is there some kind of cool satisfaction street mtb guys get from riding a bike that's not meant for street..

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ctmtb98 (Dec 12, 2013 at 18:00)

mtb for life, that is all

PaulsBikeFlies (Dec 12, 2013 at 18:05)

i have always wondered the same thing, I would think they are limiting their potential. I suppose its preference

ctmtb98 (Dec 12, 2013 at 18:06)

meh, i like hardtails over bmx, just preference i guess

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jordangraves (Dec 12, 2013 at 18:37)

There was nothing that was limited here... bangers on bangers. Get on the MTB street scene bruh

AZRyder (Dec 12, 2013 at 19:09)

Gotta agree with the rest. 20" bikes are for kids.

mattboltz (Dec 12, 2013 at 19:13)

A bike is a bike, it's all about getting out there and having fun, regardless of wheel size!

ctmtb98 (Dec 12, 2013 at 19:13)

silly rabbit, trix are for kids!

erikthefatty (Dec 12, 2013 at 19:13)

lol. Compared to bmx it's extremely limited. The capabilities of 26" will never be able to touch what people do on 20". That doesn't mean I think they shouldn't be riding their 26" bikes though. Whatever works, but does get a little monotonous to watch. 180, Tailwhip, 360, Tuck no hander, Whip again, 360 again, Footjam. Done.
I ride a mtb for street because I grew up mountain biking, so I'm more familiar with the geometry of it. I've never been able to get comfortable on a bmx bike.

winkgrant (Dec 12, 2013 at 19:13)

you keep saying mtb, i don't think you know what that means.

ctmtb98 (Dec 12, 2013 at 19:15)

bye bye

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Geriatric-J (Dec 12, 2013 at 19:16)

I could see your point if they where on XC hard tails or something like that. However, these bikes are designed and built for street. Tight chain stays, steeper head angles etc… Plus, if you are 6'2" like I am, a BMX feels ridiculously small / uncomfortable.

ctmtb98 (Dec 12, 2013 at 19:17)

excellent point

R-trailking-S (Dec 12, 2013 at 21:42)

All y'all need to watch the road bike party 2 tennis net jump and then still say that 26 is a large limiting factor.

MarcoSTEEZ (Dec 12, 2013 at 22:32)

Fair enough.. I see where the "20", 26" who cares just have fun" thing comes in. Im all for that. but its just hella goofy watching these dude throw around bigwheels like that. Props though. Do what you like. DASS ALL

Mutiny5050 (Dec 13, 2013 at 11:34)

I am glad these guys are having fun, that's what it is all about. On a side note the level of BMX street is so far advanced I do not understand why these guys are sponsored . This is entry level tricks and lines for BMX. It almost seems as if you do this on a 26" DJ you are doing something ground breaking. This is like me riding a downhill bike on some stairs. Although fun and something different. Nothing to be sponsored on and I would be cutting myself short of possibilities of a different cycling discipline. Its like they are using the wrong tool for the job.