Reign of Dirt: Reece Wallace - Video
Dirt is sacred. It has always been coveted by mountain bikers. The creativity and malleability of this earthy ingredient draws in dreamers and diggers alike to create trails in all forms. The daydreams, calluses, and desire to ride all revolve around good dirt. It is because of this, dirt reigns.
The course consists of two lines which intersect each other. The first line is filled with jumps, shark fins, berms, rollers, and step downs. It's become known simply as, the Big Line. Next to it is a slalom-inspired track that weaves throughout the Big Line. It consists of smaller, tighter berms and jumps, and offers seemingly endless transfer possibilities.
 | My goal with shooting is to create something different. I wanted to build a course which enabled me to ride a Reign in a different light. I think that's the epitome of freeride, riding however you want. - Reece |
| Holy ******* ****, riding with this crazy ******* was an awesome experience! - Yoann |
| Put the dropper down, dog [laughs] - Reece |
Abbotsford, British Columbia is home to some of the best Canadian dirt. It's a perfect mix of clay and sand. The sand not only acts as an aggregate holding the clay together but forms a permeable layer so the jumps drain and are ridable during the wetter months. Reece Wallace and crew spent the winter months building his ideal freeride course.
Riders: Reece Wallace / @reecewallace and Yoann Barelli / @yoannbarelli
Video: Virtu Media / @virtumedia
Photos: Toby Cowley / @tobycowley
Additional Photography: Scott Grant / Nick Tingren
Song: Follow Me Home - The Mystery Lights
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41 Comments
- 58 1
BuffaloSolja
(Sep 6, 2016 at 3:11)
Is that a slope tuned reign?
- 37 1
Keitholbean
FL (Sep 6, 2016 at 5:00)
Holy sh*t, that was wonderful. Amazing work behind the camera and the shovel. Would love to see a bike check on Reece's Reign.
- 4 3
RedBurn
(Sep 6, 2016 at 12:09)
Same awesomeness as the one shot with Semenuk!! So beautiful dreamy line
- 1 1
KiwiShredder
(Sep 6, 2016 at 17:05)
Was that a medium??
- 4 1
dvbwn
(Sep 6, 2016 at 17:31)
@RedBurn: This was great but it's not as good as the one shot video (imo)
- 34 1
mhoshal
(Sep 6, 2016 at 3:42)
More info about that reign please!!!!
- 28 1
reecewallace
(Sep 6, 2016 at 18:21)
It's a Reign Advanced 1 frame, size small. No modifications 
- 1 0
davemays
(Sep 6, 2016 at 20:18)
What tires?
- 3 0
danielfox
(Sep 6, 2016 at 20:25)
@davemays: he's using Kenda small block 8's
- 2 0
Brainthecrazyfreerider
(Sep 7, 2016 at 21:25)
@reecewallace: is it running 27.5 or 26? would you take it to rampage
- 16 1
Murph86
(Sep 6, 2016 at 2:06)
That no-hander three tho........... Wow.
- 4 0
stokedcheech420
(Sep 6, 2016 at 11:30)
reminds me of greg watts and yea Reece was on point
- 8 0
trudymbaker
(Sep 6, 2016 at 19:55)
Hi Reece ,
What a beautiful video. Lovely colours, amazing photography, perfect riding and flowed so sweetly. Well worth the months of effort.. Love, mom
- 9 0
kazyamamura
(Sep 6, 2016 at 4:08)
Matt and Eric, that was shot so damn well.
- 6 0
cameron-likes-mtb
(Sep 6, 2016 at 2:54)
This is paradise, I wish I could ride there
- 1 0
thomasmaxtedmtbrider
(Sep 18, 2016 at 1:11)
Cam we could make this at John and Jenny's ?
- 5 0
DavidofTheDirt
(Sep 6, 2016 at 9:33)
Always Love seeing Reece Wallace ride, whatever! He is low key one of the craziest dudes on any bike, period.
- 4 0
darkalleydownhill
(Sep 6, 2016 at 18:23)
that front flip was so smooth on the landing, as you ended rotation, you just rode away, no heavy impact. and the colour on that video was perfect
- 2 1
danielfox
(Sep 6, 2016 at 16:33)
Any special tune on that rear shock @reecewallace? I am guessing the fast speed rebound is probably adjusted somehow. The only thing is the RS debonair plus dont have that type of adjustment. That slopestyle setup looks awesome btw!
- 7 0
reecewallace
(Sep 6, 2016 at 18:23)
I ran a heavy tune (shock shims) and max PSI for this video. Other then that, the bike is pretty much stock!
- 3 0
andrewdean
(Sep 6, 2016 at 23:14)
Definatly my favourite rider of the new generation, such unique style and edits, can't wait till he nails another banger rampage run
- 3 0
jakecallcut
(Sep 6, 2016 at 3:37)
Finally, been waiting for this for ages! Soo good.
- 1 0
Gobble-de-Goop1
(Sep 7, 2016 at 1:34)
Sweet video. Just started building a new line at my local yesterday, going to be taking quite a bit of inspiration from this.
- 2 0
dave-f
(Sep 7, 2016 at 12:48)
Love the crossover. Ride my dirtbike in the park, so why not ride a Reign on a dirt spot?
- 4 3
gapos999
(Sep 6, 2016 at 2:25)
Are these 27.5 wheels cause they look a bit small....or is just the low tyre profile?
- 3 1
chillrider199
(Sep 6, 2016 at 7:31)
I think its the low profile part getting to you. It looks like it fits pretty well into the rear triangle.
- 2 0
biker3335
(Sep 6, 2016 at 6:42)
That flip step down is so crazy, landing is steeper then lip.
- 3 2
north-shore-bike-shop
(Sep 6, 2016 at 9:29)
Amazing! Were the jumps built different in preparation for the squishy bike?
- 2 0
Peregrinebikes
(Sep 6, 2016 at 12:08)
That was sweet. Rad building, and props on the riding!
- 2 1
superman-4
(Sep 6, 2016 at 14:21)
Sick video, can't believe you're hitting all that on an enduro bike. Keep up the great work Reece!
- 2 1
mitcht
(Sep 6, 2016 at 14:42)
Great work Reece. Looks like you've graduated to the next level. Congrats on your hard work!
- 3 0
hgrenade
(Sep 6, 2016 at 15:35)
the reign is so badass
- 2 0
bikesoverbritches
(Sep 7, 2016 at 11:57)
Damn, that was sick. Great building, riding and filming.
- 2 0
crazyquin
(Sep 6, 2016 at 9:48)
SHRED!!!
- 1 0
jhfinger
(Sep 6, 2016 at 12:19)
Any idea what this song is?
- 1 1
almrshredder
(Sep 6, 2016 at 12:33)
was that a light saber at :25?!! Wouldn't be surprised if Reece was a jedi....
- 4 6
jaha222
(Sep 6, 2016 at 13:05)
Just me that felt the song didnt fit the video? just seemed like the video had been made and then a song slapped ontop. Other than that some sick riding and dope jumps.
- 1 1
ldhbaker
FL (Sep 6, 2016 at 19:35)
Oddly enough, "the perfect mix of clay and sand" is actually called loam.
- 1 1
marlon-d
(Sep 6, 2016 at 21:43)
sand? hahahahaha
- 1 0
ldhbaker
FL (Sep 7, 2016 at 7:55)
@marlon-d: Absolutely. Good for gardening and such. From wikipedia: "a soil with roughly equal proportions of sand, silt, and clay".
- 1 0
mblar
(Sep 6, 2016 at 22:28)
sweet digs
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