The Wright Line with Keegan Wright: EP3 Roots - Video
In this episode of The Wright Line, Keegan Wright heads into New Zealand’s Wairoa Valley to session a network of flowy South Island trails known collectively as “The Gorge”. This fern-cloaked paradise, located near the town of Nelson, annually hosts the Dodzy Memorial Enduro race. (Keegan podiumed at the event last year.) After a shuttle ride to the 1,200-meter summit, we follow the Kiwi phenom over the edge, as he shreds steep lines and talks about the origins of his enduro passions. Tune in for another stoke-fuelled trip.
This multi-part series has Keegan test-driving his new Spartan across a few favorite trails, while showing you some of NZ’s best riding terrain.
Your shuttle whip awaits - Wright catches a quick breather on his way from base to summit.
Bridge game strong.
In transit -Wright's airmiles account is soaring.
The path of least resistance is often best found off the ground.
From BMX champ to enduro all-star - Mr. Wright was born to rip.
The face of a champion. Or a freak. Or both?
Smashing a trail through the timber can be a balancing act.
Rider: Keegan Wright Film: John Colthorpe Photos: Ben Karalus
For those of you who missed them, here are Episode 1 & Episode 2 .
MENTIONS: @eivomedia / @devinci / @UniorDevinciFactoryRacing
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11 Comments
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BIKE-TROLL
(Mar 15, 2018 at 7:51)
Ricky Bobby once said: "If you can't slam and shred corners, you're last."
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colincolin
(Mar 15, 2018 at 7:43)
I'm so keengan to ride my bike wright now!
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red720
(Mar 15, 2018 at 13:47)
Best bike park I've ever been to.
Admittedly it's not that long a list, but The Gorge is very good.
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HamsterPants
(Mar 16, 2018 at 2:06)
The Gorge is insane! Super well designed trails on steep terrain with lots of vert. Best bike park I’ve ever ridden outside of Whistler (but also not the longest list). Plus there’s no crowds whatsoever, making it extra rad.
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elijane
(Mar 15, 2018 at 9:10)
Where is that 29er ?!?
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handynzl
FL (Mar 16, 2018 at 20:28)
He was riding it today at Crankworx Enduro. Looks nice with the red forks up front. He flies out to Chile on Monday so I guess the next time we see the 29er will be in Chile 
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gnar-shredderz
(Mar 15, 2018 at 9:29)
I wrightfully wanna rail some ruts like Keegan. Noice job m8
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theperfectline
(Mar 15, 2018 at 17:48)
@eivomedia / @keegan511 - Top job lads - feel like this cut gels better than the first ep's...still not sure about that Devinci purple tint though 
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bikepassionate
(Mar 16, 2018 at 17:18)
best bike park in Australasia
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tamallama
(Mar 15, 2018 at 9:16)
The Wairoa Valley is in the South Island 
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Nico-T
(Mar 15, 2018 at 9:21)
Sick good luck this season dude!
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