The one we’ve been working on for so long… BADLANDS!
Shoutout to Mikey for the filming and following us three during the race!
Shoutout to Badlands for organising this crazy event.
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34 Comments
Incredible! Thanks for this show 🙏
Why does the Video make me want to participate instead of being shocked about the intensity 😂 see you in September haha
what kind of arebars do u use ?`
Magnificent !!! total escape! the thing to do once in your life
You make a compelling argument to never do an event this long.
When he said why you in my Home ? I think he ment what brings you to my country.
Do you just like use an ungodly amount of chamois cream in these rides?
I think i've just done my 4th viewing of this i love every minute!! really inspiring me to get out there and go long on the gravel bike! Well done guys!
I live in the badlands….I wouldn't race 1km.These guys are amazing🏜️🤠
Amazing. What an adventure. What a movie! Having watched you guys for years and knowing how far from my fitness level you are I can really feel how difficult this must have been for it to look so tough even for you guys. I’m in awe at the scale of some of these destinations too, coming from the Uk it’s so alien to see rides that go on for days in such an expansive environment, truly beautiful.
Was there a cutoff time for this event?
Amazing film! The 3 individual journeys were incredible. Almost makes me want to go it. Well done to you
I had watched this documentary film probably twice earlier this year, and I watched it again last night after having finished Badlands '23 myself just a few days ago. For everyone watching who hasn't done badlands: this film captures the feeling of riding badlands SO WELL. The raw emotions, the colors, the solitude of riding those desolate landscapes, the camaraderie between riders, and then the pacing of the editing matches all of that perfectly…which is probably why I wanted to watch it again: because now that my own badlands experience is over there is a bit of sadness too, of not experiencing those long hot days in the saddle anymore, where the sole objective of life seemed to be to find the next "bocadillo" and climb that next meter. Life is back to normal again. So thank you once again for making this beautiful film. It helped me in the lead up and training to my own badlands, but now I will watch it countless time in order to be teleported back to my own experience. And I will be able to show it to family and friends who know nothing about ultra distance racing and with confidence tell them: "THIS is what it's like to ride badlands". Again, thank you thank you thank you for making this film 🙏
This is the second time I've watched this. Superb film making, raw depth of the soul emotions on display. I think I'll definatley be coming back again for a third time. Badlands is badass.
Super
Such a great film man! Great storytelling and breathtaking shots! Did mikey follow you guys on a dirtbike?
👍👍
what do you think about using steel gravel bike for this kinda event? do you see many steel gravel bike here?
I would love to live it. So baddly. But I am unfortunately almost sure, I'd die the very first day. I would like to see the "behind the scene" dark version, were is explained the technique to save you as*. 😅
But why did you deep throat that banana?
What a trip
Great idea to make a video of each participant👍👍👍
Just remember: Motion is lotion
This was insane. I enjoyed every moment of it very much. Congratulations!
Brilliant!!!❤❤❤❤🎉
Why???I mean I can see why, but why the fuck why?💪💪💪
I've watched this so many times. Good stuff.
May be the best gravel race film I've ever watched.
Last year I watched your video and spontaneously registered for Badlands 2024. Looking back, it was an insanely cool experience with some lows, but significantly more highs. I think everyone experiences Badlands differently and pacing is extremely important. If you go too deep, you will suffer for a long time or, in extreme cases, you will not arrive at all. I approached it very relaxed and had the focus more on fun. I think it was a good idea, for the first Ultra.
Thanks a lot for sharing your experience.
Who was taking the videos!? And dron shots
🍺🍺🍺✌️🏅
Superb vid. One of the best Badlands stories. Love the Lezyne pump but less so its passion for removing the valves! 🙂
Don’t ya just love it when you get to a nice peaceful place to take a relaxing quick break to loosen the tension, relax the mind and take a deep breath BUT the sniveling Whiner next to you can’t shut the h3ll up 😢🤬🤯😥
were you sleeping only in bivy? Or in sleeping bag?