Video: Big Sends & Tons of Style in 'Breakneck: A Year Later'

May 7, 2023
by Logan Williams  

Breakneck: A Year Later
Video and Words by: Logan Williams

I filmed a lot of mountain biking over the course of 2022, and I figured it was about time to put a little piece together to commemorate that. This video represents countless hours visualizing, tinkering, digging, sweating, swearing and frothing; there's a lot more to video than just the pixels. When I began work on this piece, I viewed it as less of a "demo reel", and more of an opportunity to make the "sickest edit" that I felt capable of. This mindset really allowed me to challenge myself, and make something that I feel is greater than the sum of its parts. I will leave it up to you, as to whether or not I achieved that.

For those of you that don’t know, last summer was my first attempt at not having a full time job, and only relying on my camera to pay the bills. If you’re a freelancer, you know the feeling of scratching your head, watching the first of the month creep up, wondering how you’re going to make things work. From what I’ve learned, as long as you trust the process (and have an unhealthy caffeine reliance), you will be able to pull something together; it’s only a matter of timing and passion. So, thank you to all the brands that helped me make ends meet last summer; wouldn’t be here without ya.

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"Cory and Jaxon shredding loam on Legacy"
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"Caleb Holonko going for a mid-trail stretch"

Absolutely huge shoutout to every athlete that let me stick a camera in their face last year. I know I’m not perfect, and I maybe have some questionable methodology, so thanks for sticking it out and humoring me (even if it get's old sometimes). You guys are the bomb. @haydenzablotny_ @calebholonko @_kendallmclean @jabrome_murray @cory_fitchett @jaxonblake_ @tylersummers414

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"Hayden Zablotny kicking out"

Now that bikes are on the menu again, I can't wait to start the next round of projects. Bikes are sick, and getting people stoked on them is even sicker. Making these videos is what seems to make me tick, so I figure I'll just keep doing that! In the meantime, I hope this tides over your springtime jitters, and hopefully makes you want to drop everything and go for a ride.

Until next time,
Logan Williams

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53 Comments
  • 26 1
 If I could give just one criticism, it would be that this was too short, it left me wanting more, a sign that this edit was really, really good. To me this was a must watch, some of the best editing/music choice I’ve seen from an mtb vid, thank you.
  • 13 0
 Man thank you so much! I wanted to make a video that would hopefully warrant at least a couple watches to appreciate all the little details I sprinkled throughout. I could have fluffed it out, but I wanted it to be strictly bangers!
  • 10 0
 My one criticism is calling a movie breakneck a year later, which is not about someone recovering from a neck injury
  • 3 0
 @enduroNZ: true. I didn’t think about it like that until just now haha. Guess it’s too late, titles have never been my strong suit
  • 14 0
 I liked this video a lot. thanks for making it
  • 6 0
 Hellll yeah glad you enjoyed!
  • 6 0
 I'm old. I've been watching skate and bike videos since the first Bones Brigade video. The ONE common thread in a good video? Does it make me wanna go ride? If the answer is yes, it's a keeper.
I wanna go ride!
  • 2 0
 I subscribe to the exact same rule of thought. That's actually how I filtered individual clips for this cut. Does the shot make me want to go ride? No? Then it gets left out.
  • 5 0
 This is great. It feels like the intro to something bigger and more spectacular and I keep waiting for it to slow down and get “normal” …… but it makes a statement by ending exactly when clay Porter would stop, and have some funny Sharkey closeups with pointless talking…… BOOM SHACKA LACKA mic drop. Keep it coming. But let me breathe real quick first …
  • 1 0
 Haha hell yeah!! Glad you enjoyed it. Wanted to see how fast I could cut it, without going overboard. Glad it translated!
  • 7 0
 I know its a little early but I'd like to nominate this edit for best of the year. So much style and good music too
  • 3 0
 Aw man thank you! Definitely a labour of love on this one. ❤️
  • 1 0
 @intuitioncinema: what song is it?
  • 1 0
 @buildandride: Dioma (demo) by Jnathyn
  • 6 0
 I know it's been said before but that 1-foot x to invert combo is one of the best things I've seen in forever.
  • 2 0
 Caleb is the maaaaaaaaaaan
  • 5 0
 Killer, music and edit!!!!
  • 3 0
 Thank you brotha!!
  • 4 1
 That was such a great edit! Chops were killer, just a tease of talent in every clip. Congrats to everyone involved.
  • 1 0
 Much appreciated! That’s exactly what I was going for.
  • 2 0
 That was absolutely incredible! You should be hugely stoked on this creation...please keep 'em coming! Loved seeing some Nelson area stuff in there as well.
  • 2 0
 The Koot’s are my absolute favourite, something really special about that place that just keeps calling me back. Glad you enjoyed it dude!
  • 2 0
 Good work dude, the freelance hustle is real for sure! I share the unhealthy caffeine addiction but wouldn't change the lifestyle for anything. Good job, edit is sick.
  • 1 0
 Yeppp! Get more contracts, buy more gear, pay off credit card, drink more coffee, get more contracts…
  • 2 0
 I know its a little early but I'd like to nominate this edit for best of the year. So much style and good music too
  • 4 0
 That was sick.
  • 1 0
  much love!
  • 2 0
 That was f*ckin’ sick, got me stoked as hell to ride the big bike this season. Nice work.
  • 1 0
 If my video makes you want to ride your bike, then my job is done. Happy to hear it!!!
  • 2 0
 The images are a bit too syncopated for me. however, the video is interesting.
  • 2 0
 Just tryin’ something new! Definitely figured it wouldn’t be for everybody, but it felt good to step outside of my comfort zone.
  • 1 0
 the riding in this is phenomenal. show us more! (but yes, the title made me think this was a redemption film about recovering from a broken neck).
  • 2 0
 That was unreal! Keep up the good work
  • 1 0
 Thanks dude! Got some stuff in the pipeline that will definitely top this. Only just getting started!
  • 2 0
 This is a definition of 'All killer, no filler'
  • 2 0
 The only way to do it Wink
  • 1 0
 Amazing riding and filming but found it incredibly overwhelming… might have to watch again at half speed
  • 1 0
 That was the point! I wanted to make a video that genuinely warranted multiple watches to be able to catch everything.
  • 1 0
 looks like a movie trailer but it's not Frown
  • 3 0
 Have some longer format stuff in the works that will blow this out of the water…just need another year or so Smile
  • 1 0
 Love the variety in this one. Sick work!
  • 1 0
 Thanks a ton! So many talented riders here in BC.
  • 1 0
 Yesss! This was rad, thank you
  • 1 0
 Glad to hear the stoke!!❤️
  • 1 0
 Nice work buddy, killer shots and edit. Keep up the grind!
  • 1 0
 Sick. Caleb has such good style
  • 1 0
 Timeless. Favourite riders favourite rider.
  • 1 0
 Great edit ! Great skills ! Keep it up !
  • 1 0
 Thank you! Can’t wait to make more.
  • 1 0
 Legacy as in legacy bike park MT?
  • 2 0
 UBCO mtb club shuttle trail, legacy!
  • 1 0
 so sick Logan
  • 1 0
 ❤️ thank you dude, looking forward to seeing your builds with the new crew!







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