Used to love riding my bike with my dogs. Be careful, Dogs don't always know when to rest. i heard a really sad story of a guy who's dog passed unexpectedly early. When the Vet did an autopsy they said the dog passed from working too hard for too long, ie : extended bike rides at a pace too fast for the dogs to sustain. There were days when I injured my dogs cuz i was riding too fast and they were trying to keep up. Luckily for me and them a limp for a couple days went away and they are fine. Now when i ride with them, its for them, not both of us, slower pace and not very exciting for me, but its for them.

@Epilipso

4 жыл бұрын

this!! i was thinking about that when i was watching the video. dogs are just gonna give all they have to keep up with you without seeing what they do to them self.

@SayMahalo

4 жыл бұрын

perfect, good to see people taking themselves back for their dogs. oli is supercareful with Balu. They usually do 2-3 runs together, then Balu goes to sleep and Oli keeps on training & goes much faster without the dog.

Great short film...as a one time avid/amateur racer this reminded me of my dog Buddy who was a great trail dog. He would pick the smoothest lines and could go for hours. One day Buddy and I went on a group ride and a snarky local pro said if the dog went missing we weren't going to look or wait for him. Buddy promptly went over to his team issued bike and peed on the front tire to the amusement of the group. It was a monster six hour day on the trail. Buddy led the way, slowed only to drink from rivers and quickly made his way to the front. By days end...that local pro had been humbled and couldn't believe the stamina Buddy had. Buddy did eventually slow...and is no longer with us...but now is hopefully and happily running the trails of the good Lords kingdom.

Makes me tear up everytime I watch it. I lost my Dog a few years back and still miss him like it was yesterday, the day i hugged him the last time before he got to run in dog heaven. This video reminds me so much of all the good times I had with him. Thanks for sharing this.

@SayMahalo

5 жыл бұрын

So sorry to hear that, its the worst thing to loose them way too soon...I'm glad if this video helps a bit! :)

Look at that head angle, that dog has an amazing race geometry.

@SayMahalo

4 жыл бұрын

true, Balu is an incredible trail dog!

@skipperskipper2936

4 жыл бұрын

No That is not geometry. Thats called cheating. I would like to put up a chicken wire fence across those corners to stop that dog from cheating.

This was me and my Lab Teddy until he reached 8 years and his elbows started getting stiff, so I started trail running with him and at 12 years old he's still racing me up and down the trails. The best times we could ever have together!

@SayMahalo

4 жыл бұрын

Sweet! Your lab is a happy pup!

40 something year old female here. I used to do this all the time in my late teens with my German Shepherd "Baron". And no, I never ran her over. You learn to communicate with each other so that doesn't happen. Thanks for bringing back some great memories!!!

I lost my canine running companion Barley just last June and I miss him so, so much. Thank you for triggering some great memories and some tears.

@Bacpkn

4 жыл бұрын

So sorry, Carl. We've lost two of our three adventure boys since May. One to old age and the other to cancer. They, literally, had thousands of trail, bike, and river miles behind them. The pain is real and deep but, oh, those sweet memories....

@SayMahalo

4 жыл бұрын

gosh, thats so hard, I can't even think about loosing my pup one day...But I'm glad the movie did his job for you!

@TomyAllen

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear it. I feel you...lost my guy over a year ago now and I still miss him. Theres a part 2 if your up for more!

I lost my faithful lab in 2013. I still miss her. So glad to see you are enjoying every moment with such a true companion. Thanks for sharing.

@SayMahalo

4 жыл бұрын

So sorry Jay! I know how that feels, I couldn't say my pups name for 4 years without bursting into tears.

The most beautiful thing I've ever seen. Friendship in it's purest form!

Awesome video. I ran long distances all my life, but in 2004 I had an accident that left me on a wheelchair for 14 months and the need for 10 surgeries throughout 7 years. I suffer from chronic pain and can't even walk half a mile without ending up suffering pain afterwards; but I love to see these videos and see how others enjoy outdoors activities with their dogs. People who can do these things and stay at home on a couch, acting as if they would be the ones who had an accident, are letting the best of life pass them by.

Man... the cinematography is astonishing!

Lost my German Shepherd, “Hector” 🐺 a year and half ago. Wish I could have taught him to MTB with me. This was an awesome and inspiring video. Best MTB/dog video I’ve ever seen. Brought me to tears and brought back fond memories of my best friend. Thank you for making and sharing this video!!!

@SayMahalo

5 жыл бұрын

So sorry for your loss! Its sweet to hear that our movie is touching so many people and is bringing back awesome memories!

@ondralesak3752

5 жыл бұрын

@@SayMahalo I was crying like a little baby, that pure hapiness of this awesome duo, so amazing video! Thank you!

Love trail dogs, its a very unique feeling knowing they are right by your side while shredding the downhill.

I'm crying with sheer joy and feeling like a fool... And then I read the comments and realize I;m not alone. You guys have nailed it. Keep up the amazing work. :)

Reminds me of Oscar. I spent nearly all my time as a kid riding motorcycles along trails just like this. Crazy dog would go ape shit crazy to get the chance to run along with me. I mean miles and miles of running. Start my bike and no matter where he was, he would come a running knowing we were going on an adventure. Dogs really are like no other creature on this earth. They’re a special kind of friend.

Oh my god The film is so cute and so emotional ♥️🐶 Dogs are your real, own and best friends ♥️🐶

You have fox suspension and your dog has dog suspension

@thunfischtv83

3 жыл бұрын

💪🏽

I lost my best friend, riding buddy pup 2 years ago at 10yo. He loved ripping up the trails, taking a break, listening to me talk and sleeping when we got back home. He would jump up if I said “bike?” and was ready to go. Taught me a lot about being in the moment.

@SayMahalo

4 жыл бұрын

Wow, thats strong. Thank you! Hope you have a new best friend soon...

One of the best if not the best movie i seen on this platform. Thank you guys

Is this what heaven looks like ?

A year old video but seems like just recently youtube's algorithm decided to work it's magic for many of us. And I'm happy that it did!

@tobyehillier

4 жыл бұрын

There's a second video posted just two weeks back

@cameronsovick7671

4 жыл бұрын

Ditto to your comment! Amazing video

@xhaust1

4 жыл бұрын

Ditto

@SayMahalo

4 жыл бұрын

Mee too :) I think its beacause we released part 2 and that got this one on the rec list back again

@skittles7773

4 жыл бұрын

I actually kinda looked for this video lol

I like how the dog takes the racing line

@SayMahalo

4 жыл бұрын

he's a natural...or he learned from his dad..

Not lost on me is how good of a rider that guy is. Phenomenal riding!

I have an Australian Shepard that loves riding trails. She runs in front, sticks to the trail, wont go too far ahead and we come to a fork, she waits to see what direction we go. She just loves to go on bike rides

@SayMahalo

4 жыл бұрын

Aussies are just made for stuff like this :)

For me .. one of the best video for last couple months!! Super cool!

@SayMahalo

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lukas! Thats supernice!

This turned out SO great! Thanks for bringing me on board to voice the very talented (and adorable) Balu! 😄

@SayMahalo

5 жыл бұрын

Greg!! You did the best Job!!! Your voice is upgrading this film so much! Thanks again!!! Was awesome working ith you :)

This is what KZread is for. I had a huge smile on my face the whole time. Thanks for that 🙏

Passion project? Bloody successfully projected, mate! This was great! Absolutely gorgeous to watch on all fronts!

@SayMahalo

5 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks sid! Thats great to hear as it was only me and the rider Oli on this. Never thought it would turn in such a nice piece, but I'm very happy with it now :)

Every Mountain Biker’s dream.

@lukashavrda5970

5 жыл бұрын

At least of some mountain bikers. Definitely mine :)

Perfect video: professional edit, storyboard and great shots!

@SayMahalo

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Joel! Much appreciated!

I had to watch again. All I could think of as Balu roosted the berms and hucked himself over the rocks, "Man, that dog is a world class shredder". Great partnership and stellar video. Absolutely highest quality!!!

@SayMahalo

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Makes me superhappy to read comments like yours!

Can't find the words... just... wonderful!

hope you two will be riding together for a long long time

Wow ... this is one the most beautiful and happy videos i have ever seen...

Oh my god... It's so beautiful! I love it! Now I go outside with my dog to ride some trails! This video touches me so much! Thanks for that! I love it so much! Just had to cry really, it is soo beautiful! Please make a movie out of this beautiful video! I would watch it a thausand times! Thanks for this video! It's so wonderfull! thanks

@SayMahalo

5 жыл бұрын

Oh, thats a very emotional comment, thank you. I'm happy we could touch you so deep :)

After seeing your film my wife went and surprised me with a puppy, and yes it’s an Aussie. He’s called Charley and he’s my new best friend. Just another 7 months and he will be hitting the trails with me anyway thanks for the inspirational film👍👍💪👊

@SayMahalo

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Hope you and Charley will have an amazing time together as well! :)

I don't know why or how but you just made me cry at a MTB video! Splendid piece of cinematography!

@SayMahalo

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you fred! Such a supernice compliment :)

How could anyone dislike this video it’s amazing

@SayMahalo

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Luke...its probably cats

Dude,this is an amazing video. Bond between 2 souls that will always be kept forever. Years ago i had the same advantures like these. Man i tell you,this video made me cry for real. Enjoy my friends,explore and keep enjoying.

This brings tears to my eyes because it reminds me what I loved to do with my furry friend Spike, to be in nature, just two of us in the woods....but he is gone now, earlier than it should be, earlier than I could have imagine, and I had to be the one who said last word to put him asleep to get him from pain. I miss you Spike, miss you so much...every single day and it gets harder and harder to be alone again...there will be no other like you.

@revvilo

4 жыл бұрын

My heart goes out to you man... I can't imagine what it's like to lose such a close friend...

beautiful dog, I,ve lost mine due to sickness from which he could not recover, a Nova Duck Tolling Retriever , named Pelle, so cherish the time you spent with the dog, a mate for life

I love the moments every time the dog looked back to the rider.

One of my favorite scenes is watching dogs go mental when they gets to the beach. Pure unadulterated happiness-i wanna feel that.

This is such a beautiful and well crafted video loved it

@SayMahalo

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much :)

How is this video from 2018 and it is on my (and many other's) feed? Well, I'm happy I clicked the video. So beautiful camera work, sweet doggo and like a mini documentary. Made me smile 😊❤

@SayMahalo

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Maria :) Its because we launched part 2 a couple weeks ago and that led to many people also watching part 1 ...thats why it ended up in recommonations. But we are not complaining :)

Thats by far the best Video i've seen in a long Time!

Great video! Daisy (my dog) is my number 1 riding buddy. Always ready to go, never cares what trail, and never complains. She has logged 100s of miles in the two years I've had her, and hopefully hundreds more. I am going to get a trailer for my fat bike this spring and see if we can't venture further. She gets pretty pooped after 20 miles.

@SayMahalo

4 жыл бұрын

Lucky pup, your daisy :)

What a stunning and warm film.

That is as quality as a large scale movie

@SayMahalo

5 жыл бұрын

Wow thanks! The quality of my technical filming still needs to improve, but I hope storytelling is on point :)

@augustine3173

5 жыл бұрын

i LOVED the dog voiceover! Thanks for replying.

The sweetest video I have watched today !!!

What a thing to behold. Thank u for making, absolutely amazing, both of u.

@SayMahalo

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

Mountain biking, a dog, majestic place and a Land Rover. Couldn't ask more.

Why am I crying 😭

@SayMahalo

4 жыл бұрын

Perfect. Job done ;)

"Because all I want is to make him happy". I actually cryed then 😅.

@SayMahalo

4 жыл бұрын

:)))) Thanks!

The algorithm brought us all together once again!

@SayMahalo

4 жыл бұрын

lucky me ;)

AmazIng little short film.

@SayMahalo

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much..:)

when the dog has better suspension then your bike

@SayMahalo

5 жыл бұрын

hahaa...yes, all natural ;)

Honestly what kind of no-life dislikes this video

@SayMahalo

4 жыл бұрын

Cats!

This is happiness.... for the dog, the bike, the outdoors.... and the rider

The best dog video I've ever seen in my life. Hands down.

@SayMahalo

5 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, thats quite a compliment! Thank you very much!

One of the most beautiful videos I've watched in 2019. Great job.

@SayMahalo

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Isaac! Very nice :)

Let's thank KZread recommendations for bringing all of us together again.

@SayMahalo

4 жыл бұрын

haha...yeeaaahhh...

For anyone who’s had a best friend like that and enjoyed life together in the same ways and who’s lost a friend like that those are the words of your best friend. I miss you every day my sweet doggie Bailey.....

Such an awesome little video. Makes me miss my boy.

@SayMahalo

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you :) Sorry though...

@TomyAllen

4 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for the response! And no worries...he lived a happy life. The video was great and so is a bunch of other content on this channel!

@SayMahalo

4 жыл бұрын

@@TomyAllen thank you so much, that's super motivating 👏

Life goals! Thanks for this inspiring video! :) Can't stop smiling!

Exceptional footage! Goes straight to the 💕!

@SayMahalo

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! :)

I take my dog to the trails nearly every day. I am the only one at the trails that does this. I always get asked how I trained him to follow me. I don't have a good answer. He just does. Mine never leads though. Always trails. Great footage BTW.

@SayMahalo

4 жыл бұрын

A lot of Dogs just learn by doing. Balu is a natural and he just wanted to lead & is supergood at it. No way he would follow...I think that would drive him nuts..:)

Awesome video!!!

@SayMahalo

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

I watching this from a chair on dialysis... what a dream you have there.

@codespace

4 жыл бұрын

Hope for your speedy recovery

@Naveen_Chandran

4 жыл бұрын

Soon u will be recovered and gonna rock this world...

@katievonolendorp5894

4 жыл бұрын

OMG, this is hard. I wish you the very best, lots of power and love and joy and that you will get everything you need. Maybe a new kidney? I pray for you. 😇♡ Very good luck for you! 🍀🐞🍀🐞🍀🐞🍀🐞🍀🐞🍀🐞🍀🐞🍀🐞🍀🐞🍀🐞

@FlourEater

4 жыл бұрын

@@katievonolendorp5894 yeah, new kidney would be great. I am already after 2 transplants, so it´s nothing new, yet it´s harsh tho..

@SayMahalo

4 жыл бұрын

Hej, thank you for watching and commenting. I'm very sorry for you & really hope you will get the right kidney one day & live healthy. Good luck!!!

I wont see anything more amazing than this...

This is the most beautifully and perfectly shot video i have ever watched. Thank you. You both are blessed to have each other.

Great footage, excellent riding and an awesome best friend you got there... You made my day.

@SayMahalo

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you like it!

Watch this channel explode any time soon, and I’m glad to say I’m here before that happens!

@SayMahalo

5 жыл бұрын

Haha....wow, thats awesome! I hope you are right ....would be nice to grow this channel a little bit.

@SayMahalo

5 жыл бұрын

@Luke Woodland Thank you for the support! really appreciate it! :)

@ollydickinson2196

5 жыл бұрын

If you keep this up, no joke, you’ll go big!!

@SayMahalo

5 жыл бұрын

@@ollydickinson2196 Jeezzz....now I'm excited! :-0 Thank you!

everyone talking about the dog, i'm thinking how this video happen, the drone shot, the cinematic scene, the transition, color grading, etc

@Ellis01234567890

4 жыл бұрын

You're so edgy..

Awesome video! Dogs are best biking, hiking, running buddies.

@SayMahalo

5 жыл бұрын

They are! thanks! :)

that dog was scrubbing all the jumps and drops perfectly

@SayMahalo

4 жыл бұрын

thats what epic traildogs do :-)

This is so beautiful and heart melting...

Most wholesome video for months.

Man, dog, life. Thank you.

@SayMahalo

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! :)

Made me laugh and cry at the same time. Exceptional short full of emotion on two of my favourite subjects, thanks for that.

@SayMahalo

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Peter!! Very sweet :)

What a beautiful video! But I admit that I am also a bit worried about the dog getting under the wheels... A mean at that speed you can't brake anymore...

@SayMahalo

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! Oli & Balu are a great team, they know exactly what they do. Never ever happened yet...

The. Best. Video. Ever!!!!!!

@Laitalafraise

4 жыл бұрын

I agree!!!! 😭

@SayMahalo

4 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU!!!! :)))) Supersweet!

That made me smile and laugh and feel joy . What a great idea for a video and very well executed as well. Thank you

Why did this video just pop up for everyone? Absolutely beautiful! Ill never understand how dogs adapted to live with humans, and give so much love. My little Chihuahua is falling asleep in my lap as i type this.

@SayMahalo

4 жыл бұрын

Awww....thats cute :) I'm so glad there are dogs, couldn't imagine life without them :)

This got me smiling all video long. Awesome .

Beautiful video, I had tears in my eyes watching this & a smile on my face :-)

Very wholesome. Takes 2 great things, mountain biking and dogs, and adds them together. Would watch again 10/10

@SayMahalo

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much :)

What a great film. Thanks

A bike and a dog! What else does a guy need?! Love the video!

It deserves Oscar! . . Well crafted video..Next level cinematography and editing

This made me emotional🥺

@SayMahalo

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! :)

I love the dog's commentary

@SayMahalo

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

one of the greatest vids ive ever seen :D

@SayMahalo

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, such a great compliment! :-D

One of the best video I've ever seen.

@SayMahalo

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :) Thats very sweet of you :)

Absolutely fantastic and wonderful , dogs are really men's best friends !!!!

@SayMahalo

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, they absolutely are

best bike video of the year

how does this not have millions of views... Great film, editing, narration, shot selection, love it!!

@SayMahalo

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you :) Maybe it will hit 1 Million one day :)

Seriously best video on youtube. 😍

@SayMahalo

4 жыл бұрын

Wow Lars, thats a huge compliment, thank you!!!

I love how the dog takes the pro lines...enjoy the time spent together!

Hi! You made me cry! Congratulations for this video!

@SayMahalo

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! :)