RIDGELINE VI: KAZAKHSTAN - GEE ATHERTON

Ridgeline, the renowned mountain bike film series known for capturing some of the most awe-inspiring and high-stakes mountain bike adventures across the globe, launches its latest and most ambitious instalment: Ridgeline VI: Kazakhstan.
In pursuit of a fresh challenge, the Ridgeline team turned their sights beyond the familiar mountains of Europe. Seeking a place of mystery and raw, untouched beauty, they found themselves drawn to Kazakhstan. Covering an immense 2.7 million square kilometres, Kazakhstan is the world's ninth-largest country, a land that demands a new level of preparation and respect. Unlike previous projects where the team could adapt quickly, Kazakhstan's vast and remote stretches required far greater planning. With long distances between petrol stations and rugged, isolated terrain, every step of the journey had to be carefully thought out.
Gee's journey in Kazakhstan saw him tackling huge, natural lines onboard his Atherton Bikes A.200, calling on every inch of travel to soften the rugged desert terrain. Hitting massive, loose scree slopes, often blindly, with just one take to nail it, the experience has redefined the team's understanding of big mountain riding potential, highlighting the delicate balance between ambition and the unforgiving reality of these untouched environments.
A huge thank you to Red Bull Kazakhstan for supporting us on this project.
And a massive thanks for the huge efforts from the crew:
Co-Director & Rider: Gee Atherton
Co-Director & Photographer: Dan Griffiths
Camera Operator and Lead Mountaineer: Brodie Hood
Camera & FPV Drone Operator: Nico Turner
Access and Operations: Jamie Robertson
Editor: Nico Turner
Sound Designer: Keith White
Colour Grading: John Rogers
Fixer Services: Qazaq Travel Guide
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[@dub_rider]

now THIS is freeride!! Reminds me of the very first couple of Rampage events - finding sweet lines down sick terrain no need for tricks just style for miles and balls of steel. Props to Gee and his crew for another truly amazing ridgeline vid! You've come a long way since seeing you make a crazy tree root gap at PORC waaaaay back in the days (muddyfox era)

Perfect place to host a “proper” freeride event

[@dwee420]

You brits are delusional, stop trying to pigeonhole what freeride is. If Gee could trick these features he would! You know what looks cooler than a a steezy straight air? A steezy trick. Sorry the sport is progressing and your favorite riders are riding like it’s still 2002

[@45H4W]

PORC Brings back so many memories

[@Howling-Mad-Murdock]

@@45H4WSame. Travelled all the way from East Yorkshire a few times to ride there, loved it.

[@billaudet]

National Gee-ographic ;-) absolutely stunning!

[@RedBullBike]

Oh wow. That was insane 🔥💯

[@AthertonRacing]

Cheers Guys, my favourite spot to ride so far!

[@Killeenster]

Dear Red Bull. This is what we want to see at Rampage. No manicured lines.

[@AlBorland3877]

@@Killeenster Yeah, man! May you be heard.

[@MPerly]

Brendog was robbed RedBull

[@PsyMongSki]

​@@Killeensteryou talking about Redbull Rampage Slopstyle?😂😂

[@mikesmith123]

Maybe Rampage should come one day to Kazakhstan 😅

[@SabiFisher]

Really good idea!

[@darrelldolan_mtb6407]

Tought the very same

[@MarioSaavedraA]

To Borat's mother land

[@SabiFisher]

@ 😂😂😂

[@Kandalf8989]

as born and raised Mountain Biker from Almaty Kazakhstan, the big city that surrounds the mountains in the video, i'am so proud that people are exploring my country outside of BORAT Boundaries, we have a lot of different mountain ranges - and very big filming potential for segments like this. We also have 3 bike parks, that are fun and beginner and expert friendly.

[@gmbn]

When Gee turns around and shakes his head at the camera you know it was pretty gnarly! 😅 Well done everyone involved, great film, awesome scenery!

[@jusfc]

You could see it almost went wrong and the post landing bounce to off camber rock strewn landing was unexpected. He rode it out on a knife edge of skill and luck but knew he was in the hands of the gods for a second there.

[@peterknight7880]

I'm calling it now. Best edit of 2024. 👍

[@AthertonRacing]

thank you mate, it was a lot of fun

[@Chess_troy]

Oh my god! Honestly, I don't follow extreme bike sport, but when I found out that you were here, I decided to watch this video, it really was amazing. Kazakhstan is my native country, and even I am surprised by your mastery of cycling and by these views. Thank you!

[@iamonfire92]

That! THAT IS RAMPAGE SOUL! Thank you Mr. Gee for this feelings again!

[@ChrisWilmshurst]

That canyon runs looked so damn fun to ride. Amazing work as always all involved. Also, got a bit of a Top Gear vibe with this one.

[@AthertonRacing]

Thanks man, such a wild spot

[@clem7334]

It's amazing to see how Gee manages to produce a riding so engaged after his huge crash. Definitely one of the greatest mtb rider !

[@0harris0]

which huge crash? 🙈

[@clem7334]

@0harris0 2021 crash in Wales. You can get the video on KZbin.

[@JamesGoddard-i7s]

The step down into the gorge @7:40 was sick

[@redhatfactory]

So smooth I almost slid outta my chair

[@calebtrumbull]

Agreed looked so good

[@donjonjr1]

An "Oh Sh*t" flew out my mouth right there. The I rewound it, WOW!

[@StephanGrohar]

Awesome goosebump moment!

[@ogasi1798]

it's hard to imagine a better Gee than this version of the last few years, what a dude who is surely living his best life, congrats fella, well earned

[@darrenpage1517]

Now that's a Rampage

[@golfie1v]

Wow, that’s talent and the camera work deserves praise also👌👏

[@noke1785]

Thanks "G" for showing us your masterpiece of FREERIDING in 2024! you´re a living legend!!

[@timwilliamson7504]

You know that when Gee says "that was gnarly", some insanity has just happened. Love it.

[@zooboyjoe]

I grew up in Kazakhstan so it's awesome to see someone riding the trails we rode as kids! They look just as gnarly as I remember when we built them in the 90s!

[@timetherington-judge8682]

Hands down one of the most awe-inspiring mountain bike films I've ever seen.

[@John-1956]

Totally agree, awesome everything.

[@alanv7569]

Hard to imagine what it must be like to have Gee’s skill set and confidence. Stunning video

[@nickcummins3084]

Best Ridgeline yet, astounding and beautiful in equal measure. Just breathtaking .

[@Idontknowhowtoride]

That run that starts at 7:25 is absolutely incredible! The bike control is a thing of beauty to watch

[@JonRawlinson]

absolutely incredible. you goddamn legends!!!! mind blowing riding. phenomenal cinematography. brilliant fpv drone shots. stunning stunning stunning. this might be the best mountain biking video I've ever seen.

[@NathanHarrison7]

Epic Quest Complete ✅ Minute 4:54 (gaps) gave me chills. There are no “lines”. He is making them up basically live. Epic riding. AND epic filming. In particular those narrow channels where the drone is following him tight. Almost looks like another rider following him close!

[@CamAllenMTB]

I’ve watched thousands of bike videos over the years and this may be the best one of them all. Gee is the GOAT

[@AthertonRacing]

Cheers man, very kind

[@Marionetax]

You’re so inspiring… I’m keep on recovering from a serious injury while free climbing two years ago (almost lose my left foot…) and watch you riding so hard such a sketchy lines after your last crash and your terrible injury makes me keep pushing myself forward… legend! 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@johnh3095]

A seriously good piece of work, cinematography and riding! Well done Gee, crew and Kazakhstan for enabling this epic to be made! You also got a pair of boulders Gee, & serious trust in your bikes! Massive slap on back! Epic old school Rampage!

[@carloshermandealbagamboa6676]

Great video, great rider! Nature, mountainbike and passion for speed.. Saludos from Ensenada Baja California!

[@theBikeBuddy]

Amazing Amazing Amazing!!! All of the elements of the scenery and the riding. Perfection 👌

[@Dreaming.Neon.Black.]

"absolutely horrific" - good summary, Gee! 😆 legend!

[@heavyz]

This is the best ridgeline yet! VERY NIIIIICE!

[@tonyo4984]

Totally awesome... Freee riding at its absolute best. I will be watching this again and again. This videos in this Ridgeline series are the very best of freeride videos.

[@GermanTabor]

Truly awesome. Glad you stayed in one piece Gee!

[@juantibi]

This has to be my favourite Ridgline!!! congratulations to the whole team and specially Gee; amazing riding so smooth... the whole scene the locations and everything just beautiful. its so enjoyable to watch!!!

[@Chance.B]

WOW, best one yet! That was INCREDIBLE!

[@carcionetj]

best one yet. well done boys!

[@AthertonRacing]

Thanks man

[@Alansnackbar78]

That’s so cool! Great advert for free ride, the country, the bike and the rider. Hats off once again. Better than a front flip, seen loads of them 😂

[@konstantinrupchanski]

Left me completely speechless. The way you captured the intensity and unique thrill of the ride and place was beyond amazing. Thank you for sharing such incredible content.

[@sbastienberg]

Endless Thankful for your coming and sharing !!

[@brucemacdonald5532]

The gully line was incredible, totally natural terrain and it had so much flow! 👌

[@emreiicoz]

I fell many times while watching the video and my aching knees got more pain. But I can't stop watching these. You are amazing..

[@jamesoneill2662]

Unlike the last few ones of these, relieved that I didn’t feel like I was gonna die by just watching it

[@brucecapel-davies4113]

Wow, one of the most enjoyable MTB videos I have watched in months, what a LEGEND

[@pauk9638]

What an absolute master piece! Congratulations to the whole crew!

[@spowagematthew]

That was simply stunning.

[@Luckymosquito]

Well done! I much preferred this over previous iterations of Ridgeline. More techy lines, more natural terrain, less super big hiiiiiiiigh consequence features (I mean it's still proper big hucks in this video, that I wouldn't even think of). This is mountainbiking!

[@NZWozza]

Best bike thing I have seen since Gee raced James May! Stunning location, great camera work, insane riding. The pace on the behind the scenes and the riding was spot on. I thought Gee was going to hit the wall of the canyon at one point. Best ridgeline video so far.

[@EnduroMarcel]

Mad props to the drone pilot too. That was sick af!

[@moshnroll505]

Absolutely beautiful. Absolute legend.

[@Howling-Mad-Murdock]

Absolutely brilliant! Brilliant riding, location, and filming.

[@FatDadEnduro]

Im bummed that I watched this on a tablet… this should be shown in imax!!! Truly amazing!!!

[@YanDoroshenko]

Such an awesome video, not just the riding, but the overall vibe.

[@ARTY_CARPER]

amazing lines... the three gaps in a row were mind blowing, and drone shots into the gorge! ... Pure quality Gee & your team 👊🇬🇧🙂

[@bchearne]

Knocked this one out of the park! What a beautiful video, and straight up powerful riding from Gee. Gets my vote for the best mountain bike video I’ve ever seen

[@christian__sullivan]

Last line is soooo fast!!! Amazing stuff Gee and Crew! Gee and BrenDog are my fav FREERacers!!

[@bagafatcat]

cutting edge of shreddiness, heart and soul of MTB

[@glitch314]

Best ridgeline episode! Amazing work, makes me wanna go there, what an amazing terrain... that last run tho...🤯

[@craigyt86]

Absolutely Epic, Gee, i doth my cap Sir, brilliant!

[@steveharry9891]

I have to say....for myself....that's the best film ,you have done ,the rawness,the freeride feel the feel of the whole film ,made me wanna be there ,and ride it .... (not that I could ,as my skill level ,is shit !!! )fantastic ...loved it !!!!!

[@mob4801]

the run-in to that ender was sooo committed and precise. beautiful and inspiring. this represents the soul of sport

[@yukiakira8922]

You legend!!!! One of the greatest short movies out here!!!

[@smv9338]

Another awesome Ridgeline video! Great riding amongst awesome scenery. Super stoked that Gee will be racing Tasmania Hardline 2025!!!

[@my2017raptorhardtail]

We don't call you the GOAT for no reason! Man I love you brother!!! Keep doin you. You're KILLIN it!

[@antonbell3177]

By far the best video these guys have done, great flow and speed.

[@helmut2338]

Strong! Love your connection to the local people

[@lenaundnancy]

Wow😮 Just WOW. Well done. Look at the beautiful nature out there. I had goosebombs all over my body watching this. Such a incredable work! Thank you so much for that masterpiece❤

[@Bikedude666]

Amazing riding! Thanks for the awesome film!

[@AthertonRacing]

Any time!

[@DoesItTrack]

Absolutely STUNNING! The riding, the cinematography, the location. Absolutely stunning.

[@thesandhaus9689]

I love this more than most MTB stuff I’ve seen in a while. Much more raw terrain. I get tired of watching people ride manicured jumps and lines

[@boogiedownbronx73]

Im watching this just before I was about to ride myself.....but heebeegeeesseeeess q cojones mate my respect !!! What a beautiful country.

[@CantTalkImRiding]

WOW!! Pt. 2 is bonkers. Blasting down that slot canyon looks sketchy but so fun. That section at the end with the long consecutive jumps. Do you see that field of sharp rocks he's landing among? NO WAY! And that last jump with the double bounce scared me. I'm so glad he saved it. The whole thing is just bonkers. Gee, you're a unique monster.

[@HotBeeFF21]

THIS IS RAMPAGE!! REAL FREE RIDING!! THE GOAT FOR A REASON!

[@mattharvey12]

That is the best Ridgeline video. Insane!

[@amir_mtb]

Of course the riding is amazing Gee still has it in spades, but the cinematography and line choices - wow!!!

[@capitanocuoredimanzo4046]

This video make me Scream of joy......this is my idea of Freedom!

[@nelya.kulch11]

Breathtaking jumps between rocks, drops, speed and beautiful landscapes. Thank you for my exited "wow"s during watching! And for the feeling of Rampage story.

[@Dwyane1st]

For some reason this one gave me the coldest of feet out of all the ridgelines. But it is also the most spectacular one. Great work guys🔥

[@JoeyAssett]

Sick! Probably the best ridgeline yet!

[@klezmorim1980]

Breathtaking video. Thoroughly enjoyed.

[@danielhelm9682]

Kazakhstan looks epic what a destination for mountain biking in the future

[@RobSeymourbikes]

Amazing as always. Beautiful.

[@blackou7]

a normal person in my point of view wouldn't ask "why", this is life! Another great video! This is Freeride!

[@rmurraymtb2579]

Insane in the best possible way. A man who is one with his machine, trusts his bike and his crew. Sick 🔥🤟

[@easione3]

Goosebumps. Incredible camera work. Pure freeride.

[@Mikeyboofboof]

Wow. That was just spectacular. Amazing lines, amazing riding and amazing cinematography. The best biking film I’ve seen in a very long time🙂

[@jamr8881238]

Absolutely stunning!

[@armydoug]

Absolutely amazing, techically and visually. Great piece of work.

[@LeeSteer-z5d]

This is tremendous work, so amazing! Well done guys indeed. May God protect you

[@Bjjmtb]

Amazing stuff by Gee and the crew! What a beautiful landscape and what beautiful riding! After that previous Ridgeline crash I was afraid we wouldn't see this kind of thing anymore, but Gee appears undaunted, mentally and physically

[@shayrubino9862]

What an emotional landscape. This video was absolutely mental Gee, I got chills watching some of the clips. You all did an amazing job with this one

[@nicksinclair8125]

Fair play, this is absolutely superb, from the riding, backdrop and cinematography...bravo

[@depunktride]

Wow, this is an amazing epic movie. That was absolutely stunning!

[@JB-mw5rg]

Beautiful country and footage!

[@joshuapowell3886]

thankyou for all you do Gee!!! such a inspiration

[@0harris0]

huge video part 💥💥💥 some truly incredible shots

[@alaskathespeedofplay2724]

Now you got to get up to visit the boyz in Alaska some of our dirt! Outstanding Project after Project Gee! Thanks for creating this content!!!

[@jokermtb]

Fascinating! Glad there's still people like this in the world

[@randroid123]

Best Freeride video I’ve ever seen

[@frontierfishingwithRyanMacD]

Riding that terrain looks gnarly! Well done - what an impressive video!!

[@davehumpleby3440]

Watched this last Tuesday at your talk in Buxton. It was a bloody good night with plenty of anecdotes and entertaining footage. You and your siblings are phenomenal athletes and superb ambassadors for the sport.