Video: Celebrating Father's Day with Ethan & Andrew Shandro in 'Son's Gonna Rise'
For Ethan and Andrew Shandro, time in the outdoors has always revolved around riding bikes. Of course, when your dad is a two-time world cup winner and a freeride legend, it’s not surprising to learn that the bike would play a huge role in shaping Ethan’s youth. But that’s not the point here. The point is that you don’t have to be one of the world’s best mountain bikers to have an amazing experience with your kids in the woods. You just gotta go into those woods with your kids and then good things will happen. After all, there’s no better way to nurture a relationship than time spent outside. And maybe one day... your little shredder will be leaving you in their dust.
Photos by Sterling Lorence
Brought to you by Clif Bar.
Created by Anthill Films.
Directed and edited by Colin Jones.
Photos by Sterling Lorence.
Archival Footage from “Seasons” by the Collective.
“Son's Gonna Rise”
Performed by Citizen Cope featuring Carlos Santana
Written by Clarence Greenwood
Published by Cope Music/Wixen Music Publishing
Courtesy of RCA Records
By arrangement with Sony Music Entertainment (Canada)
Created by Anthill Films.
Directed and edited by Colin Jones.
Photos by Sterling Lorence.
Archival Footage from “Seasons” by the Collective.
“Son's Gonna Rise”
Performed by Citizen Cope featuring Carlos Santana
Written by Clarence Greenwood
Published by Cope Music/Wixen Music Publishing
Courtesy of RCA Records
By arrangement with Sony Music Entertainment (Canada)
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I'll also take your fathers day, and ours in September here in NZ
Of course there is the recent "not your typical bike video" on Youtube where Timo takes his own daughter on a ride. Not on her own bike yet, but just fueling the passion. Whether she'll be racing bikes eventually or just decides trail running is more for her, they got out there had some good times.
See there are probably different approaches to parenthood. Some parents want their kids to follow in their footsteps or at least want them to reach the "level" they got (like graduate at uni or something). Others want to overprotect their kids to keep them safe and on the straight path until they settle a "normal life". In these days where anything can happen, I realized that I'd be most sad if something happened and I realized there hasn't been enough fun, giggles and love. I made that the biggest part of being a parent. Spend time together, have fun, be part of each others successes and challenges. If you don't suck at anything yet, find something to suck at right now. Because that's the huge challenge kids face. They need to learn something new, initially suck at it and only see others who already mastered it. That's fine, but they also need to see others struggle with something and deal with that. I'm cheering for my daughter now that's she's riding her first meters on a unicycle unassisted. And she's cheering for me when I manage to do a couple of static hops in a row on my unicycle. And crash. And get up again. And call it a day. And give it another go next day.
So yeah, it is great as a parent to suck at something and that it is just giggles and no reason for frustration. It teaches them so much more than you showing them your perfection. What is it you can't yet do and really want to learn? Manuals, front wheel pivots, front wheel hops... Unless you're a top trials rider, there is always something you don't yet master. Work on those challenges as your kid works on his/hers. Laugh at failures and celebrate it when you or your kid finally succeeds. There is always something new to suck at.
Sadly, my 15 year old boy has been around bikes his whole life and could ride any bad ass bike he wanted, but just doesn't enjoy it, seems it it not for him (which sucks because he is really good at it). It's ok with me, he has other things he does to keep active, but sort of heartbreaking at the same time..
He'll realize what he's missing, that's for sure.
"But that’s not the point here. The point is that you don’t have to be one of the world’s best mountain bikers to have an amazing experience with your kids in the woods. You just gotta go into those woods with your kids and then good things will happen. After all, there’s no better way to nurture a relationship than time spent outside. And maybe one day... your little shredder will be leaving you in their dust."
That point really hits home. Was never into downhill riding, but my self/spouse started at an older age when my son was just 7 yrs old. Quickly we all got better, and by 11 yrs old basically his mom got left behind in the dust. Parents/future parents, no excuses, get them out there on the trails, they are the future of the sport. Beats sitting on the side of a soccer field or pool any day. Linked some video showing day 1 on a mt bike trail at 7, then 3 yrs later at 10 in a video trying to win a season pass (mom is actually in both). Now just turning 15, I gave him a larger frame to keep having fun (not a dh racer which doesn't matter, but still a solid rider). Now in high school, I get to join xc rides as part of his NICA team.
Best father's day gift.
At 10 yrs old:
youtu.be/sdOrdy3ZoZw
1st time on a mt bike trail at 7 yrs old:
youtu.be/a9viws0Tk3U
Mine is 2.5 and soon I'll be teaching him how to pedal. He is doing excellent on a balance bike.
My 15yr old son has been riding with me in the forest for 13 years....from a 12” bike to a tag-along, hard tail, first f/s to his current enduro sled. About 18mths ago he became fitter, faster, more skill and hit everything harder.....proud.
- I’m old too, just always thought the quote was awesome. Love the sound track too. Alway love riding with my sons, doesn’t matter if it’s in the woods or on a sidewalk. Sharing the freedom of riding with them is the dream.
and wonder "Am I Dreaming"
Cool video. Thanks for sharing it with us.