Video: Finding Flow in Finale with Local Guide

Jan 27, 2020 at 1:01
by ReverseComponents  


Determined to escape the harsh realities of winter, French MTB rider Flowgroh sought solace in the bike paradise of Finale Ligure. Nestled in the Italian Riviera, the region provides inexpensive coffee and pizza with abundant riding opportunities available all the way through the winter months. After weeks of phenomenal riding experiences, Flow was able to find employment as a guide with EZ Freeride, sharing his joy for two wheels and off-road terrain with fellow bicycle enthusiasts from across the globe. His pay was supplemented by the staff perk of the loan of the classic Piaggio Ape shuttle vehicle – providing 49.8 cc’s of Italian power, providing runs until sundown.

His days off work were spent sharpening his craft aboard his Cannondale Jekyll – the manual, the no footed wheelie, the skid, the tire tap, even the rear wheel case... Thankfully, Jelle Harnisfeger was there to capture these moments for your viewing pleasure.

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Photo Jelle Harnisfeger

Photo Jelle Harnisfeger
Photo Jelle Harnisfeger

Photo Jelle Harnisfeger

Photo Jelle Harnisfeger
Photo Jelle Harnisfeger

Photo Jelle Harnisfeger

Photo Jelle Harnisfeger


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33 Comments
  • 18 0
 Good skills....BUT the sound track is from a 80's porn flick...he's got the moustache though.Smile
  • 28 0
 phil atwills lost twin brother?
  • 8 0
 I think he looks like the skinny version of Ron Jeremy
  • 2 0
 And that's a good thing!
  • 1 0
 To me it sounded like a reference to RAD.
  • 13 0
 So we now know who got the only Cannondale Jekyll ever sold
  • 3 0
 Saw one here last weekend. Couldn't believe my eyes, had to look twice!
  • 7 0
 Flowgroh or Frenchatwill? Big Grin
  • 6 0
 Love this style for days what a hype film
  • 4 0
 Bad acting- check
Guitar riff- check
Six inches of....travel?

Yep definitely bike porn!
  • 3 0
 Is there a chance we can get the name of the trails presented in the video?
  • 8 0
 Yep - it was filmed on Oribago/Margot, Toboggan di Canova, DH Men and Rollercoaster!
  • 4 0
 Nice riding, Finale is a great place.

Is he always riding chainless ? Smile
  • 1 0
 Only when he breaks a rear derailleur, which is pretty often...
  • 2 0
 One of the most underrated places in Europe, better than Morzine for price and more reliable weather. Ride Extreme offers a great shuttle service too!
  • 3 0
 Gotta visit this place next winter.
  • 2 0
 m3000, best in spring or autumn. A true classic that exceeds the hype. Go, I promise you won't regret it. Trails for all levels, from ones I can do (not too difficult), to ones that would ripe my face off!
  • 4 0
 @ski-bike-repeat: Plus when you're done for the day you have the all the wine, coffee and Trofie al Pesto!
  • 1 0
 [edit]
  • 1 1
 Check out www.mtbbeds.com we do some trips down there, riding in Spring is amazing, just avoid the easter weekend!
  • 1 0
 @ski-bike-repeat: @kamsbry @ mtb-beds Thanks guys Autumn sounds like a good shout.
  • 3 0
 best guide ever - Ezefreeride rules!
  • 4 2
 Not just a place of coffee and pizza but the place i purposed to the better half and she said yes
  • 2 0
 I tried to “purpose” my better half years ago. I am still undergoing painful and expensive treatment now.
  • 1 0
 That video made me go out into the garage and look at my old Scalpel hanging from the ceiling...…..nah, I'll stick with my Pivot.
  • 3 0
 Hole punch!
  • 2 0
 Yeah Flowgroh!!! Love it 3
  • 2 0
 Been there 2 times. Still not enough.
  • 2 0
 Mo Flowgroh po fo vo(r)
  • 2 0
 I can't ride that good.
  • 2 0
 Finale is mecca!
  • 2 0
 so good
  • 2 0
 Great little edit!







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