Rémy Métailler in Hafjell - Video
Too often we tend to associate Rémy Metailler with Whistler Bike Park. That's why, when Remy suggested we join him for a trip to Hafjell (Norway) to discover the bike park which is another reference among the best ones in the world, we did not hesitate. It was a breath of fresh air and an opportunity to break the daily routine for Remy. He has done his usual things; broke down the bike park into sections and rode all of them up to his taste, his speed, and his style. Each bike park is different, but Remy has one vision for all of them. The aura of Hafjell really inspires!
 | After seeing Remy's previous edits, and his sick riding, we were really stoked when we heard that they wanted to shoot a new edit here in Hafjell. We had a great time together here, and we were really impressed with his bike skills. He did pretty much every thinkable gap in the bike park, and some stuff no one had ever thought of before or even imagined when we built these trails. - Knut Jorgen Lokas, Hafjell bike park manager |
Remy riding the Olympic Bobsleigh (Lillehammer 1994) track for the video intro.
Remy cooking and eating some locals salmons in the cabin lent by Hafjell Bikepark.
Debrief with Knut Jorgen Lukas (Hafjell bike manager) before the first ride.
8 o'clock in the evening...in Norway, you can work late!
Kimo, bike patrol, helping with some shuttles while the bike park is closed.
The beginning of the World Cup track in Hafjell.
Filming on the road gap section of the WC track.
On the top of the NC trail.
Trying something different on the park trail, a blue track. Whatever the trail level, Remy always found something to try.
Shortcut on the park trail...
The perfect view on the famous Roller Coaster trail.
Rollercoaster trail.
The Buldre trail wall ride.
Trying to find the best angle for a sequence.
The Grass trail, a natural singletrack with sweeping berms, rocks, roots and high-speed sections.
Video debrief with Knut at Hafjell Pizza
Eleven o'clock PM in the Hafjell wetlands.
Exploring the Hafjell backcountry
Hafjell is also the perfect place for shredding some trails in the backcountry and to feel alone.
Special thanks to Knut Jorgen Lokas, Michael Stolic, Kimmo Finsrud and the whole crew at Hafjell Bike park and to the Lillehammer Olympic Sliding Centre.
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Remy: so if I take off here and land wayyyy down here on the map
Bike Park Manager: uhm....
At the start of the season after maintenance its great... That's it. (apart from rollercoaster, a great jump trail with little brake bumps... Most of where this edit was filmed).
The park is sick and has some really cool trails, unfortunately they have seen better days and are super tired / washed out.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvUeo5sagkA