The Atherton Project - Season 3, Episode 1

Jun 2, 2011 at 18:08
by Lauren Archer  
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Series 3 of The Atherton Project begins with the family recalling an incredibly eventful 2010 – a year that saw Dan break his neck in a near-fatal crash, Rachel secure two world cup wins despite missing much of the season through injury and Gee win the world cup series in dramatic fashion at the last race of the season.

Rested and rehabilitated the whole family are back in the saddle and ready to take on the 2011 season.

We kick off the new series with Gee, Dan and Rachel putting in some winter training in Queenstown, New Zealand. Not only are there plenty of sick downhills to ride, but there’s scope for all kinds of mischief to get up to off the bike. This includes a trip to one of the world’s highest bungee jumps where the team test their nerve. Ultimately though, they’re in New Zealand to train, and the family share their personal goals for the season ahead.




Now in its third series, Red Bull’s reality TV series ‘The Atherton Project’ is a fly-on-the-wall show tracking the exploits of the most famous family in mountain bike history. Follow British riders Dan, Gee and Rachel Atherton as they compete in events around the world in the 2011 season.

Check out The Atherton Project website for more information.


Want to catch up on Series 1 and 2? Watch every episode here:

www.redbull.tv/The-Atherton-Project

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  • 27 0
 Wish I had been born somewhere near a more freeride/DH friendly area..... Frown That's something I always wanted to do in life, ride DH and freeride. This video just makes me want to do it more!
  • 23 0
 Dan is back, Rachel looks wonderful this year, Gee talks like Borat, and the suicidal Polish guy is a good edition also. So I enjoyed this vid a lot, thanks!
  • 2 0
 HD version?
  • 5 1
 That's some hardcore mx racing you guys did!
  • 10 28
flag theskidkid (Jun 3, 2011 at 3:41) (Below Threshold)
 i wouldn't mind seeing a "GWIN PROJECT"
  • 13 1
 A "GWIN PROJECT" would just not be as good. It's just unique for the Athertons cause of they're a family, etc...IMO
  • 6 0
 Rachel is the Sam Hill of women's DH, by far the quickest on track when she rides, but just goes 100% or nothing. Hope she can stay healthy this year and dominate.
  • 2 0
 My favorite videos on pb, can't wait for more
  • 9 0
 sick... i started getting nervous when the bungee jump clip came on hahaha..
  • 2 0
 me too, fucking height...
  • 9 0
 that zipline close up was insane. well thought of. and new zealand is so awesome!
  • 8 1
 the best line is 'how you doing?' hahaha awesome video
  • 1 0
 I have watched that part 10 times in a row, so funny! Big Grin
  • 8 1
 Dan, your sisters hot
  • 6 0
 GIVE US MORE POLISH PETE!!!!!!!
  • 2 0
 cool episode, i see why a lot of people have a bad opinion on the Athertons now tho, they don't seem to understand that some people work hard to get their money and don't have everything paid for by sponsors etc... destroying some poor peoples way of gaining an income (hiring out mopeds) and then refusing to pay for the damage just goes to show how inconsiderate they are. I understand they work hard etc.. but in my opinion it is slightly different. I am surprised that their sponsors are ok with this episode
  • 4 0
 i hope the scooter rental people dont see this wen there bashing them in the sand lot
  • 15 0
 "Hello, Mr. Atherton? Yes, we recently saw your 'shenanigans' on a website called pinkbike..."
  • 10 15
flag pdxkid (Jun 2, 2011 at 22:19) (Below Threshold)
 Yeah, kind of a low class move trying to get on over on the scooter rental people.
  • 2 0
 bloody hell you've taken your mr.serious tablets this morning.
  • 2 1
 Good video. The best line is Rachel at the end... "My goal is to race the whole season without getting injured." After being injured twice and out for several months each time, this is my #1 goal every year now, I made it until Dec 22 last year doh! Maybe this year! Those who haven't been injured yet you may be losing the respect that comes with injury, so train and refocus so you don't get injured, it sucks!
  • 1 0
 Cool edit, very inspiring, makes me want to go ride right now. Although the scooter section was kind of like watching Jack Ass, at least they didn't destroy the scooters too bad. Kind of surprised they didn't just pay the $100 like the guy wanted considering they knew how hard they rode them.
  • 6 2
 this show really needs to be on fuel tv or something!
  • 9 0
 do you not know that it has been?
  • 4 0
 it is!saw it twice in two weeks,but they compressed it...but all in all as a mtbiker,i was just soooo stoked to see it on there and somewhat know that our sport is getting better exposure nowadays...nice vid btw,wish them the best of luck!
  • 1 0
 Was in QT a few years back and did that bungee jump known as the "Nevus". Absolutely insane - I will never do anything like it again haha!
Atheron's are sweet, wishing them a successful season
  • 5 0
 plyometrics is a bitch
  • 1 0
 HELL YEAH!!
  • 3 0
 i want their workout routine!
  • 3 0
 not theirs but some good stuff crossfit.com
  • 1 0
 They could show us more of their training, I'm curious too Big Grin
  • 3 0
 watched this 3 times already
  • 1 0
 Stoked to see Dan back at it. Hopefully we don't see any more injuries for Rachel!
  • 2 0
 What happened to Stevie Bell?
  • 1 0
 He's still around. I saw him at the second BDS round and moelfre in wales. He was fetaling gee's bike.
  • 2 1
 I love this series so freaking much
  • 1 0
 Sweet vid. Too much talent in one family.
  • 4 4
 come on you guys are professionals, its only right to admit and pay for your damages.
  • 1 0
 One of the best yet, i've missed it
  • 1 1
 I love the Atherton Project - thanks Clay!
I loughed so hard, when gee literally killed the scooter Big Grin
  • 1 0
 when and will you be posting all the other episodes
  • 1 0
 Those mopeds were fucking awesome!!!!
  • 1 0
 Yeah!! It's finally here!! So great!
  • 3 2
 team New Zealand, Fuck yeah!
  • 2 1
 Long live the, Original Red, White and Blue!
  • 1 0
 It's only a scratch!.....haha!
  • 2 0
 brb going to new zealand
  • 1 0
 imagine if the people who rented the scooters to them see this
  • 1 0
 awsome! haha the scooter thing was cool idea !
  • 1 0
 YEAHHH!!. Vod vod
  • 1 0
 im gong there!
  • 1 0
 Hi Dan! Wink
  • 1 0
 SIIICK
  • 2 2
 Can't wait for it to be released on iTunes Smile
  • 1 0
 YEEEESSSS!!!!!!!!!!
  • 1 0
 yyyeeeeeewwwwww
  • 1 0
 Smile
  • 1 0
 Great episode - thanks.
  • 1 0
 Pete is the shit
  • 1 0
 awesome
  • 1 2
 when is it out on itunes? so sick!!!
  • 5 5
 tosh.o
  • 8 1
 i wanna see them riding in socal again!!!
  • 4 0
 Don't be jealous because you are a talentless twat, just get over it.
  • 4 0
 he's not as good as the other two, granted, but he's still a world class rider and a force to be reckoned with.
  • 3 0
 Just a comment James. Does your mommy know you are typing naughty words on her computer?
  • 1 0
 damn james who pissed in your cheerios this morning
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