Video: ‘Trio’ feat Cooper Quinn
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Vancouver’s North Shore has a somewhat fearsome reputation – a combination of geology, glacial history, and climate have resulted in a tilted mass of slippery roots and rugged rocks that’s not particularly reminiscent of something most of the public would deem suitable for cycling. At least it’s usually wet.
Whether you want to get out there for a power-hour on your XC bike, some classic North Shore winch-and-plummet replete with Roman Roads and split cedar bridgework, or turn the speed up with some shuttle-assisted downhill action, it’s available here on the North Shore. And while 20-years-younger me wouldn’t have cared about the variety, I’ve become less myopic with my riding. I’ve simultaneously become more fussy with my footwear, attempting to ensure I’ve got appropriate footwear for the riding at hand. Look closely, and you’ll see three different pairs of shoes in action (each in use on the three different bikes and trails used for this shoot).
Made with support from adidas/Five Ten
Cinematography: Damon Berryman & Forrest Riesco
Rider: Cooper Quinn
Music: Fontaines DC – Bug
Filmed in the unceded traditional territory of the səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations. To learn more about reconcilliation and the Indigenous peoples in your area, visit native-land.ca and reconcilliationcanada.ca.
