been downhilling for twenty years (started when I was forty years old). The week I turned fifty I crashed hard in Winterpark breaking my leg. Came home, decided the time had come to give up DH, MX and dirt jumping. So, I sold everything. One year later, bought everything back as I could not stay away. Sixty now and still killing it😁

@themadfootballfan1816

3 жыл бұрын

Nice job mate, 👍

@fartrellcluggins

3 жыл бұрын

I'm 37 and researching hardtails right now for my first bike. Thanks for the inspiration.

@BlackMan614

3 жыл бұрын

"jumping" is overrated.

@damarapoledna3636

3 жыл бұрын

@@BlackMan614 Personally, I've been enjoying it, for the most part, for fifty years 😀

@Nitrodozer

2 жыл бұрын

@@fartrellcluggins The Carrera vengeance 2020 (currently £350) is a phenomenal bike. The stock tyres have allotof rolling resistance but they grip well on almost anything, are okay in the rain and the sound they make when you put your power down will be so epic! For me the tyres were even resistant to broken glass bottles! The shifting is okay and the breaks are okay providing you keep them clean (unlike me).

“Oh your moms here? You should definitely send it then.”

@thefroztis

3 жыл бұрын

No If you crash she will not let you ride anymore

@dubblearr7622

3 жыл бұрын

Hey mom, look what I can do!

@The_Sampler

3 жыл бұрын

Always send for mom

@olivers5712

3 жыл бұрын

@@The_Sampler I love your videos so much dude

@Bwopro

3 жыл бұрын

@@The_Sampler yea

Kevin is a crazy person.

@cadeschaeffer6267

3 жыл бұрын

gotta love kevin

@DaddyM7MD

3 жыл бұрын

Oh hell yea johnny.

@mhugginsful

3 жыл бұрын

I’m 3erd on a verified users comment

@samlee3036

3 жыл бұрын

Kev's a freakin' good dude

@aaron46

3 жыл бұрын

Don’t make me roportit

I wanna see this guy dressed as jesus sending massive jumps.

@agustinquijano1357

3 жыл бұрын

We need this

@goldengamer8838

3 жыл бұрын

Biker Jesus

@zomgz932

3 жыл бұрын

Jh christ on a bike?

@paulrinehart4262

3 жыл бұрын

👍😂

@crazyrc4610

2 жыл бұрын

Holy jumps

I think the fact that Alex first introduced Kevin to mountain biking and how Kevin's the one helping Alex through the feature is a testament to how crazy fast Kevin has progressed

@The_Sampler

3 жыл бұрын

without a doubt dude

@mattis6437

3 жыл бұрын

@@The_Sampler you two together are like the embodiment of being excellent to eachother

@JustAGlitchFL

3 жыл бұрын

Just like how one of my friends that I introduced to mountain biking, and now he is way better than me.

@travelthenarrowtrail8660

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah Kevin is totally becoming an expert. And man, what amazing trails he has to progress with.

@FesteringRatSub

3 жыл бұрын

@@JustAGlitchFL same

Thumbnail looks like a scene from passion of the Christ

@The_Sampler

3 жыл бұрын

🤣

@nickmeyring7888

3 жыл бұрын

sort of 🤔

@johnbutler8630

3 жыл бұрын

😂...NO...🤣🤣🤣

@Elijahbanta

3 жыл бұрын

True

@carloslara7452

3 жыл бұрын

Well it is mtb jesus

Alex cheering and laughing on every jump is more infectious than Covid.

@nomadben

3 жыл бұрын

STOKE MACHINE

@mariomuacho215

2 жыл бұрын

And with that irony your gonna kill it

This is awesome, really amazing work Alex!! I've been saying this for years too, you don't have to just send it, work up to stuff! Look forward to riding with you more next year!

@zenotuuc

3 жыл бұрын

I read your comment fast and for a second i tought you said " look forward to riding with your mom next year!" Xd

@alexcook8337

3 жыл бұрын

@Jamie Hall i think so

@MrGinger13

3 жыл бұрын

@@zenotuuc 😄😆😭

@Alloutcricket49

2 жыл бұрын

@@zenotuuc same

Alex you have gotten so much better at videography over the past few years! Keep you the great work man

@The_Sampler

3 жыл бұрын

🙌🙏

@willnisbet4338

3 жыл бұрын

All that time with Seth during Quarantine rubbed off on him.

@jeffwertz8108

3 жыл бұрын

One of your best videos ever. Dang I missed your content. Once a month is rough on us bro :-)

Yes I’m more likely to send when my mom is there rather than my crush...

@xzotik.9691

3 жыл бұрын

it's scary sending some times

@youtubechannle532

3 жыл бұрын

I love your name lol

@doubletrackdodger2512

3 жыл бұрын

@@youtubechannle532 haha thanks man! It took a long time to think of, so I’m glad you like it!

@dasanoneia4730

3 жыл бұрын

Who are you Alex's arch nemesis

@doubletrackdodger2512

3 жыл бұрын

@@dasanoneia4730 more like a inspiration 🤔

That montage at the end. I wasn't expecting it. I have to say, that montage actually filled me with so much joy, the music, the editing, the group riding. It made me feel exactly what I feel when I am having fun with my friends. I cannot wait until I get to feel that again. Thank you Alex. It...moved me.

3:01 Great Tarzan impression 👌🏻

@gameerror3625

3 жыл бұрын

So true

@liamtaylor9806

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@merissaeisenhauer1005

3 жыл бұрын

I love your vids!

@sam-mcginn

3 жыл бұрын

Yay brandon

@saivyabahadurmalla4472

3 жыл бұрын

Bad

How to send a feature without crashing: Have your friend behind the jump so you can't bail!! (Absolutely no side effects)

@The_Sampler

3 жыл бұрын

🤣

@tofufingers4212

3 жыл бұрын

50% chance of manslaughter

@williamstryker6643

3 жыл бұрын

@@tofufingers4212 third-degree though, so it's totally worth it!! LOL

Not only did you step up your riding game, sir, but your video editing has also jumped another level. Also, I think we all need a Kevin in our lives.

Alex: *Posts A Video* "This. This Does Put A Smile On My Face."

@bazukaboy2

3 жыл бұрын

This vid litrelly reignited the love for mountain ing in my hart😁

Alex, you're a master. Rider, filmmaker, storyteller.... and human. Very refreshing. Thank you.

@The_Sampler

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you bro!

A Seth and Alex upload on the same day? Christmas came early!

@jamesyoung5378

3 жыл бұрын

And Eric!!

@frankenclouds5740

3 жыл бұрын

And porter mtb

This video must have taken a solid minute to edit, 100% worth it though, it came out great. Each one of your videos is a great story

This video ACTUALLY helped me earlier today. There are these drops at this really cool bike park. I've always had a fear of drops that have a bottom I can't see, which is why I always preferred flat drops. I did what you said and just got stoked and hopped off the edge no problem and landed perfectly. When I rode the drop, it felt so much smaller than it seemed. Thanks so much for the tips! It helps a ton!

The most encouraging yet dangerous advice you can ever get when riding mtb, "Just send it!" If I had a dollar for everytime I saw someone crash after listening to that advice, I'd probably be a millionaire now.

The thing just send it is my motto for almost everything. Work not fully done? Just send it. Scared to text a crush? just send it. Writing an important email? Just send it. Some feature scaring you? Send it (but with cation)

@dariorissolo1161

3 жыл бұрын

yeah it’s similar to just saying “f*ck it” and getting something done

I feel like @steadyspin is the hype man/instigator for every YT MTB'er. We all need that one friend.

Thanks for making this. My son is a crazy, risk taking skier who’s now getting into Mtn. Biking. He needs to realize that hucking a double back flip off a sketchy cliff on skis is entirely different than most anything questionable he’ll try on a bike.

Man, Alex.... This is SO GOOD!!!! I miss having your energy on the KZreads on a more frequent basis, but boy do you make the waits worth it. You were a huge inspiration in me giving the KZread thing a shot and it's been a total blast and a silver lining to 2020. Cheers to all your success and the stoke you've shared with so many. The world needs more of this!

The production is absolutely beautiful I would rather watch this than any movie.

this is EXCACTLY what i needed

It's awesome how your videos have improved. From those first video most shooted in POV to these video with that clear voice narrating the video story and the message. Congratulations Alex 😀👊

Dude, the production quality and storytelling on this was great. Been watching you for a while and I can't believe how far you've progressed. Cheers

Love that song there at the end, went so well with the riding. Rad video Alex, well worth the wait.

This is one of the most enjoyable, well made, positive vibed MTB videos I've watched. Glad to see you back at it :)

So nice to see a video of yours... feels like forever! Much needed

"Yes Alex is bouta post again. Just the motivation ill need to get back on my bike" Couldn't of asked for a better video🤟🏾

Que the "He's alive" comments

@The_Sampler

3 жыл бұрын

I mean if you aren’t active on social media you must not be... right? 😋

@mhugginsful

3 жыл бұрын

@@The_Sampler I did not look I thought you were dead

@hollownexus9316

3 жыл бұрын

@@The_Sampler I thought you had to much PTSD

Good thing to see you back, Alex. Seriously been missing this channel.

These videos have the better energy than anything else on the internet. You can just tell how much work goes into them. Loved the video man.

I just wanted to say that the editing of this video is great! Love watching you improve not only on the trails but also in content creation! Stay stoked

My day just got a lot better because you uploaded

Love these videos. I'm 41, got my first bike 2 years ago. Went full suspension and haven't looked back I'm addicted. These videos are inspiring. So many great videos out there. I just want to keep getting better and going bigger. There are so many positive attitudes and vibes that come with mountain biking. Just send it. Love it. Thanks for making these videos.

Great to see you back! Your channel inspired me to take up mountain biking and never fails to get me stoked for the next ride. Keep it up!

Alex, your enthusiasm and sheer joy at this sport has always motivated me. I will go through a macro version of this process as I recover from hip replacement surgery, so thanks for putting your method out here. And Kevin is a nutjob! :)

Bring back some casual POV rides like before, miss those.

Why is no one asking what he did on Brutus!! my man laying on the ground broke and no one wants to know what happened? also Alex I love that trail it's so sick.

@panexplosivoh3113

3 жыл бұрын

Dude same, like wtf happened and why is nobody telling me what led to this?!

Not gonna lie, this has got to be one of the better mtb videos I've ever watched. You tied this together so perfectly and the end when yall killed that trail together really brought the feels and was so inspiring. You're a bad ass man! You've got a fan for life!

Congrats on your best video, it’s amazing to see your progression in riding, editing and story telling. Thanks for posting!

Its funny how different features affect people differently. I send that feature earlier in the video at Kanuga all the time with no fear, but that first step down on Hemlock scares the crap out of me and I've still not hit it.

@ethanlong8832

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing! I sent that area first try but the gap immediately after that left handed I skipped twice.

@averagekurt7368

3 жыл бұрын

@@ethanlong8832 Yeah that gap had me shook for a while too, mainly because it goes right into that corner. I did a whole video series about trying to conquer everything on Hemlock. Only feature I still haven't gotten is the first step down into that corner. I almost sent it yesterday but it was my first run after jacking up my ankle. One day I will get it!

@kid_withabike7920

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I have a pretty sizeable backyard (about 2 acres but only 1 for biking) and I’ll hit anything I build, then my dad comes out, then there’s some new sketchy creation of his. Then there I am flying down a hill towards a 30 foot gap.

The Judah and the Lion feature makes me very happy

Alex I know how hard you worked on this. We all miss your KZread content. Your insta content has been awesome and much appreciated.! I'm still healing away here at 17 months post accident. I just wanted you to know how inspiring your journey is, and each edit means something different to each person. For me...it's motivation as much as it's entertainment. Keep up the hard work...Can't wait to see what 2021 has in store for you....

Alex I have been a long time fan and supporter. Thanks again for that infectious laugh and motivation to ride hard...... ! Mt Biking probably saved my life by helping me loose weight and generally improve my cardiovascular system. Doc was shocked how it turned me around in such a short period of time. I'll be doing a long distance backcountry ride on Iron Mt in Va for my 61st birthday and you can be bet I'll watch your vids the night before! Keep Rippin it :)

One of my main problems lies in that I don't have access to progress-able jumps and or trails. I can either Send it, Build it or Don't ride.

@MrScrofulous

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, me too. I haven't found many well built progression areas yet in Oz. I'm starting to dig and build. Don't really have a lot of land where I can do that, currently building some drops in a creek bed in western Qld, competing with the flies and watching out for snakes.

Bro how are you gonna get the Stoke levels that high while I’m stuck at work and can’t ride today! That final send train edit was amazing!

Your videos have progressed so much over the years, not only your riding skills. Very clean, informative and fun to watch! For a very impatient person, I’ve never once though, “get to the point!” 10/10

Awesome video Alex!! I'd love to see more uploads, but I respect that everyone needs time for themselves. Your editing is at an all time high man, love the direction of the last few videos :) Hope you have a great Christmas, and hopefully get a chance to see loved ones given the current global state. Not sure how lockdown is stateside, but wishing you all the best man.

Kevin's answer to everything is "go fast"

@camerongarrett6604

3 жыл бұрын

H

@greensphinx

2 жыл бұрын

@@camerongarrett6604 H

@crashcoursezed7947

2 жыл бұрын

@@greensphinx H

“I’m out of shape” - while conquering Jim Branch. I’m still trying to figure out how to bike up that rock garden on my first try.

Great video Alex.... Always enjoy your story telling and the quality of you video work.... Thanks for taking us along on your journey.

Awesome video Alex. Such a great job showing the path to progression and what a great uplifting conclusion. And I'm stoked to go ride now!

Yay a new sampler upload! :DDDDD

Progression on mtb is actually the best feeling in the world...

@Lughnerson

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, but learning licks on my guitar is an equal pleasure.

@j.l.5966

3 жыл бұрын

Sexy time with my girl feels so good. Sexy time with my bike feels even better!

@travelthenarrowtrail8660

3 жыл бұрын

such a true statement.

Another great video! I loved your old content of just quick trail rides and commentary but this new format is so well done and inspiring. Keep it up!

Glad you're back. Missed your videos and this was one of the best.

This should be required viewing to anyone buying their first bike.

@The_Sampler

3 жыл бұрын

I certainly wish I had someone to tell me this when I first started out. Would have saved a bunch of hospital bills.

@henrys-sexy-bunda2307

3 жыл бұрын

maybe not the part where kev lays under the gap

@rwogmtb-ridingwitholdguy

3 жыл бұрын

@@henrys-sexy-bunda2307 fair point

I can just imagine him packed in his van and Seth's wife calling him for food like a mum

Alex, one of the best videos by far that you have put out. We all watched it on the big screen, epic shots, great content and the session with your friends while Judah and the Lion playing was a perfect ending. Thanks for the great content and stay safe!!!

Good to see you back. This video is like an old friend dropping by when you haven't seen them in a little while and showing you something cool they've done. Happy. :-)

Seeing the title picture I'm thinking I definitely don't want to look like that, so I think I'll do what he says 😂

“You should just send it” Words that are associated with imminent danger.

Amazing video Alex!! Beautiful shots, great story, one of the BEST MTB VIDEOS I've seen in a long time bro! Really stepping it up!

One of your best! Great to see you back in the saddle!

Those “yeah bud”s reminded me of Jordan

Lmao why does this guy look more like Jesus than Jesus does?

@davidstrate2474

3 жыл бұрын

Singletrack Jesus! Lol

@yelenaosmak2936

3 жыл бұрын

Passion of the Bike

@claylarson3670

3 жыл бұрын

It’s cuz he is

@trailswithtrevor1509

3 жыл бұрын

Jesus wasn’t white.

@lphyxsius

3 жыл бұрын

@Marc Archibald no.

Dude watched all your vids and this was awesome, great story line, great footage, not just POV and the sound of those tires on the dirt - epic. be proud of this

So glad to see a new video from you, bud! It was fantastic!

Never been this early oh my gosh

MTB Jesus has spoken ;)

Great job! Your editing has gotten soooo good!!! Glad you're back.

This has been a major inspiration! I’ve been scared of a drop on my local trails for a long time and I’m gonna build up the confidence to try it out this weekend, using these steps! Much love dude

I wanna ride berm creek

11:13 that’s what she said

Dude, this was insane. Brilliantly done video. You’re a really great storyteller. Even though it’s 20 minutes, I can’t even imagine the effort it takes to make something like this. Thank you for keeping this spirit alive in us. Take care and ride well dude.

Literally, your best video!!! Thank you so much for your great advice, I was sooo tense watching! Its definitly going to help my riding. Please make more of these kind of vids! Thank you!

SEND IT YOU WONT thats what all my friends say to me when i ride

The hair and beard are so dialed that’s it’s hard to pay attention to what is coming out of your mouth.

@bobystevsn5751

3 жыл бұрын

Yep same

@nickmeyring7888

3 жыл бұрын

lol

Your video production quality keeps getting better and better. Another great video, cheers!

Thanks for the upload ! Roughed myself up pretty decent last season on some jumps and kept giving myself excuses not to ride as hard , this was a nice reminder to get out out of my own head and just go practice some more . Much appreciated 🤘

Please upload more I'm in total S.O.S moment ( shortage of stoke ).

@The_Sampler

3 жыл бұрын

I hope this helped Annie!

I threatened to burn my friends house down , and then he finally sent the jump.

The production and content are through the roof!!! Love it!!! Thank you!!!!

Wow man, another absolutely amazing video. It's absolutely incredible to see how you have progressed not only as a rider but especially as youtuber. It was really worth the wait! I canÄt wait for the next video :)

He looks like Jesus sitting there on the ground after the crash😂

@panexplosivoh3113

3 жыл бұрын

When was that?

@jakefitzpatrick9249

3 жыл бұрын

@@panexplosivoh3113 in the beginning

@panexplosivoh3113

3 жыл бұрын

@@jakefitzpatrick9249 you know i meant the date

@jakefitzpatrick9249

3 жыл бұрын

@@panexplosivoh3113 its December 4th

@panexplosivoh3113

3 жыл бұрын

Why did i even ask you?

Dude.... he didn’t say live free ride hard and get stoked 😔

@Jonm1211

3 жыл бұрын

It was implied. Early in the video he got stoked and it ended with hard riding.

@RailTownFan

3 жыл бұрын

no need on this presentation............. :-)

The edit quality on this is so good, great job! Definitely worth the wait for a video of this caliber.

Glad your finally posting again! Awesome video!

I hate to be that guy, but it doesn't seem like Kevin had any regard for your safety on this one.

U have had that one helmet forever aren’t u suppose to replace the helmet after every crash quoting Seth bike hacks

@connorwilsonbikes111

3 жыл бұрын

Might've bought the same helmet after a crash

Dude you keep levelling up on the production of your vids. This one was awesome! That montage at the end was epic 🤘

The quality of your videos is incredible! Love it!

Getting famous off comments day 191, so I can live the dream, live everyday like it’s your last day🚀🤙

@kolbemorgan2999

3 жыл бұрын

I think you are close on the Matt Jones video

Love how you break everything down and make every point manageable!

Awesome video man! Great to have another vid and congrats on overcoming the section :)

So stoked to see an STS video pop up again! Great video brother, definitely gonna implement some of your tips into my progression!