BADLANDS 2022 - ULTRA DISTANCE GRAVEL RACING WITH THE RIDE BEYOND CREW

The one we've been working on for so long... BADLANDS!
Shoutout to Mikey for the filming and following us three during the race!
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[@greg.ocallaghan]

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 🙏

[@Fernwee]

Goosebumps, thanks for this comment 🧡

[@FOCUSbikes]

We are very excited! Greetings to everyone at Ride Out Amsterdam today 👋

[@benediktusgrimm6589]

Hey guys now I want finaly a Atlas, please make it available again! 😅

[@frankmajor3012]

Best film seen this year … so incredible what you were able to transfer in a film … it sounds crazy, but it feels like be in this ride … lot of respect for the drivers …

[@Fernwee]

Thanks for the support man!

[@GalymzhanKirbassov]

May be the best gravel race film I've ever watched.

[@kncpt14]

This was incredible. From watching the map pins and instagram stories live as they happened whilst trying to send messages of blind support; to then seeing how those 5 days played out on film is just so surreal. All three of you did an amazing job with this ride and so thankful it was documented ❤

[@Fernwee]

Went full circle now, thanks for the support!

[@nikb972]

WOOOOOW. So good. Inspirational riding but also what a job from Mike following day and night on the moto-bike. Brought ultra racing coverage and storrytelling on a new level!!!

[@Fernwee]

Agreed!

[@paulabendschein1956]

listening to jelmer is so much fun, loved the moment when he is all about the plastic everywhere and suddenly is like film it!!!!!!!

[@EricvanBallegoie]

Epic adventure and great film! Would have loved to have seen the look on Martijn and Mike's faces when they found out Jelmer shot everything vertical though! 😂

[@Jelmerbotje]

Lost my GoPro in the first descent 😅

[@Fernwee]

😘

[@billwelsh7489]

What an amazing show of tenacious suffering and stamina! You all demonstrated great will and character to complete this epic ride. You showed us the raw emotion that this type of event can can draw from even the fittest cyclist. Your real honesty and displays of emotion, made this so real and captivating to watch. Chapeau and kudos to you all. Keep that medal with pride!

[@mennoritmeester2263]

Epic. Kudos for Martijn, Jelmer and Finley 💪🏻

[@richoakley]

What an incredible film. Chapeau for the riding, but also for the filming and editing

[@jdeckard1243]

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.

[@frankmajor3012]

Looking forward to the film … the trailer feels like a cinema trailer… great job …🎉😊

[@alolympic]

Even by your guys standards, this is something very special. Well done for capturing the human challenge and spirit in such vivid colour. Beautiful work and obviously huge respect for the achievement.

[@simonkearns671]

Great to see other riders offering assistance - cycling camaraderie at its best….😊

[@peteross4587]

Holy shit! How good is this film? I haven't even finished watching it yet, but had to comment! This deserves some type of award! 5 stars!

[@Fernwee]

🙌

[@gavinbrannan3884]

Another wonderful film, you certainly did “Ride Beyond” your limits…inspirational. Can’t wait to see your next epic adventure. 🙌🏻

[@marcmonsma3607]

I've seen quite some 'ultra racing content' but this is one of the best I've seen. You guys really stepped your game up. The storytelling, the scenic shots, the edit. Amazing! Looking forward to your future adventures. Respect for the riders but also massive credits for Mike! Did he sleep at all? Bet he put some miles on his motorbike too! 😄

[@Fernwee]

Thanks :) and yeah i think he rode about 2500km 😅

[@valcliche]

Your content is amazing. Thank you and greetings from Mexico City!🙌

[@davidthompson9427]

Cannot wait to see the next one! Love you're videos. These epically long ones are especially amazing. Keep up the great work!

[@massikini]

Thanks for that, great adventure, nice to saw you there...😉😊👍🏽👌🏾👊🏽👏🏽

[@claudiolima224]

2021 too much kit, 2022 not enough kit, 2023 here we go :) Great video, I thought was going to be hard to best last year's video but this has done it!!

[@Fernwee]

Haha yeah, many lessons learned so far

[@tonywatson8101]

Great to see a more in-depth look at what it takes to compete in something like Badlands (instead of the more usual 20 minute "our Badlands adventure" type vid!). Fantastic film and awesome job by everyone involved 👍👏

[@scottjordan4850]

Wonderful film. One of the most honest endurance experiences I think I have seen. Congratulations to the team.

[@rogervansimpsen1657]

1:32:52.....awsome...skol m8, you earned it....grtz from Flanders..👊🏻🍻

[@daveirvine]

Amazing! Beautifully made and awesome to watch - thank you for making it

[@SimonBarret]

What a trip 👊💪 congrats all the team. The film is soo well edited. It’s an inspiration…emotions are soo high 👌

[@Gabrielle4870]

A Coca Cola before trying to go to sleep.. recipe for disaster methinks. Wonderful video - really makes me want to go there! Never ridden gravel in my life but this is something else!

[@julianallen515]

Great effort, Guys. You all went into a very deep hole but got yourselves out of it and FINISHED. Even Jelmer, the King of Positivity went somewhere dark. Mikey, great job on the filming, incredible job. And of course, shout out to Maritijn for daily beers in the face of adversity! Big Up the Ride Beyond Crew.

[@RobertKusicki]

Absolute legends for finishing such a monster of a race!! Beautifully filmed as well with all the emotional ups and downs and stunning landscapes along the way. Congrats on all the effort that went into the racing and filming of this adventure, and cheers from California!

[@abhishekc1285]

Loving this ❣️

[@aarong30]

Wow, what a video , absolutely top quality. This needs to be up for some award , been following you guys for many years and this is the best video I've ever seen. Well done and massive kudos for badlands 🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@DelConboy]

What an emotional rollercoaster. I’m exhausted even though I’ve watched it while lying in bed.

[@pedallingsquaresNZ]

Congrats guys, you all had such challenging journeys! No doubt you’ll remember this one for some time

[@christophpetzke8806]

Great video and an epic ride from all of you even Mike with the camera! So much respect!

[@jochemhuijbers2126]

I was looking forward to this "movie" and it was worth the waiting. Excellent content! Keep it up

[@kevlow2295]

That was amazing, well done. The emotional rollercoaster that is an ultra event. You guys showed true grit and determination to get to the finish.👍

[@joshualanglais613]

Another banger here, guys! Thanks so much for the great inspiration.

[@shanew634]

What a great effort and really emotional insight from three different view points. Really well produced & edited too.👏👏

[@alejandrosalazarj.3574]

3 Heroic dudes shred Andalucia!

[@brandonbabcock]

This video was 'beyond' epic. Absolutely love the content, 'realness', and scenery. Props to the RBC for putting this all together for the rest of us to view. Hopefully, I could give something like this a try one day.

[@janfrancis2583]

Brilliant film, your best yet. Really well filmed and talk about leaving it all out there.

[@peterpopel3202]

Thank you so much for refreshing the memories. Have seen many places for the first time 😂. No one will take away the self experience. Chris Cap 14 ...

[@CanyonWanderer]

Epic ride and an epic documentary! Very much respect going your way!

[@larsbosvensson5246]

The highs and the lows are powerful. Yet again an epic documentary, and a great motivator to maybe one day try it out myself. Again thank you for doing this!

[@JohnPilling25]

Absolutely fantastic video - you captured and communicated the true essence of this epic challenge. Chapeau!

[@cyclingnerddelux698]

Thanks for posting. Super excited to see how you all faired!!

[@peterwise7559]

Fantastic video, amazing what you have achieved and big shout out to all the crew, I take my hat off to you all.

[@retoschneider6087]

amazing videography with up close & personal storytelling. Thoroughly enjoyed it and highly motivating to get out there and after it. Thank you and congrats to you all!

[@theoboiten]

Big, big respect. The whole set up and experience really reminds me of the earliest Tour de Frances. De dwangarbeiders van de weg...

[@VincentForDesign]

Thanks Mike for all the wonderful shots, the switching between first person and third person pov really makes the storytelling feel more interesting. I especially like the long shot like 1:22:00, the beautiful scene at the back, and watching the rider riding slowly towards the camera with the sound of tyres rolling over the stones.

[@joseramonmariscal5044]

Crazy stuff guys!!!! Congrats to all of you for the great achievement

[@davidschreuder5097]

Fantastic film, amazing job and thanks for making it I enjoy watching it!

[@amerridesbikes]

This is a great video, really seems to capture the landscape and vibes (and your hard work and suffering!) Applying to do this next year, equally excited and terrified 😬

[@wcedros3991]

Amazing stuff, boys. Incredible journey, great film and editing. Felt right there with you - minus the extreme heat, dehydration, exhaustion and saddle sores. Thanks for all the effort. Worth it.

[@andyekay]

Great effort guys. Fantastic film. 👊🏼

[@JoeCincotta307]

Well done, gentlemen! I watched every minute of this video. I think you did an amazing job capturing the wide range of emotions that you deal with on such an adventure. Cheers, from New York!

[@dahoollimburg]

WOW what a stunning film ! I coudn't stop watching. great job guys

[@bogdanc2309]

Amazing video and impressive performance!!! Congratulations on this epic race and thanks Mike for the great video coverage!

[@MasPatrick]

You did such amazing journey, watching all of you seems like I can feel how difficult it is, good job mates

[@hailcien]

Thank you so much for this! Its so beautiful and incredibly honest! Really inspiring to get out on the bike now even in rainy winter days!

[@arnodreef]

Wow, wow, wow, what a great video!! This was your best film so far. The storyline, the sounds from the desert, beautiful captured, wonderful sceneries. A big respect for all you guys doing the race AND making a beautiful film. Also Mike big respect. Love it. Despite your warnings this will be very high on my list to join:).

[@ThePerlicitor]

Awesome film ! Had a great time watching it.

[@arne_cc]

What an amazing and also honest video. Thanks for this boys

[@heidijarvis777]

Beautifully shot and edited with a great soundtrack and wonderful to track everyone’s individual journeys. Massive kudos to you all and the team. I was going to watch this in 3 x 30 min segments but once I’d started I couldn’t stop.

[@maazzzaa]

Same 😅

[@chadkelly1920]

Amazing video as always. Great work.

[@shaneparry4066]

Really enjoyed your first feature length film. Mike did an amazing job capturing the emotion and just how hard the race must be. Scenery incredible, the three of you had such different races over the same terrain and in the same conditions. Congratulations. Keep it coming👍

[@44pm1965]

Its so great to see three different characters with there own demons and suffering along the way . Tumps up for the filming and editor. great adventure….

[@ArtOConnor]

Beautifully done. This captures everything about ultra racing.

[@mattedmonston4692]

Absolutely magnificent! Really well done Guys….Chapeau!

[@jackdouglashoban]

Incredible film, loved it all. Especially all of the unglamorous parts of it. I would love to see an interview with all of you after the dust had settled reflecting on it all. Congratulations and thanks for the amazing content as always!

[@yeknommonkey]

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.

[@Fernwee]

Our pleasure!

[@Premmit1]

Hele mooie video Martijn! Prachtige beelden en wat een strijd met jezelf! Heel goed gedaan alle 3!!

[@domenicoitalico115]

1 thousand kudos for this epic ride and inspirational beautiful film !!! Good job guys 👌👌👌❤

[@andre069]

1:07:37 When he realizes that he bought low calorie is my favourite moment ❤😂

[@Fernwee]

Same here :)

[@leedenton870]

Epic film. Chapeau guys

[@JohnJohn-tl7sr]

Wahou ! This movie was incredible. Shoutout to all of your team! So inspiring.

[@rolk9581]

I was blown away last year with the previous Badlands but this has raised the bar many levels. Well done guys! Excellent videography as well Mikey. Hope you have recovered! Cheers!

[@MrBrown120]

Absolute insane boys. 🎉 Such an entertainment to watch. And despite all, I understand how one what’s to do it. That’s the craziest thing 😂

[@costel2094]

Soo freaking good guys! The last Badlands Movie was one of the reasons getting into Gravel and Cycling myself and now having this, basically a full-length Movie is just unreal.

[@christiangrosspietsch6278]

saved this for a saturday evening. Epic scenery, amazing editing, a true sufferfest. thanks for catching this moments on camera.

[@ARJWright]

Am an hour into this… y’all crazy. And incredibly inspiring. Finley… wow. You rock. All of you. Just amazing.

[@varietylife6847]

Love every videos of you guy, thank you for sharing. You and your friends are inspired us to ride with style, enjoy the ride, have fun.:) by the way, great performance!👏👏👏

[@bogdanmancuso]

Amazing emotional roller-coaster! This is one of the best movies I've seen! Massive respect!

[@m1les7]

Congratulations folks, you all did absolutely amazing . Amazing film , I loved watching every minute. Wow you overcame some suffering.❤️💪💪💪🏁🏁🏁

[@jdeckard1243]

One of the best bike videos I have ever watched, the raw emotions on display was at times hard to watch. But you pushed to the edge of your soul's and back again. Outstanding.

[@nige_breaks_bikes9782]

Superb film … the harsh life of riding endurance gravel … chapeau to the team … read the feature in Rouleur and had to watch the film ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@johnroche01]

Easily best biking film this year, loved it! Huge Respect Martijn, Finley & Jelmer. Awesome coverage Mike, gripped the whole way through 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@dfrolovXIII]

just wow. big shout out to all the Ride Beyond Crew for showing amazing world of ultra cycling! many thanks to Mike for capturing the stellar views. guys, you are amazing and motivate a lot of us!

[@marcingoos6378]

Absolutely amazing and unbeliveble story starting from the route, performance, trough the menthal. Great job gentlemen. Absolutely bravo!

[@peterl3463]

Man that was epic!!!! Well done to all of you who made to the finish line!!!!

[@headroomcapital]

Really great film. Well done for finishing the route and also for filming your experience. It looked like hell, but I am so tempted to join next year. Hahaha … Great inspiration and also promotion for bikepacking/gravel-riding.

[@ryandaines4640]

Amazing film! The 3 individual journeys were incredible. Almost makes me want to go it. Well done to you

[@velohas7143]

Congrats to all of you. Watching movie with a great pleasure.Epic ride on great bikes in amazing places.Keep going 👍

[@b4sti44n]

10/10 gravel adventure documentary! Well done

[@Richz2]

Just one word…. "EPIC!" ❤

[@christianstienemann217]

Great Movie, great adventure, great crew!!! Keep on riding!

[@CyclingWithDan]

Wow just amazing! Well done 👏🏼

[@manoyspeedbagal7093]

Awesome film❤❤❤ Thanks for sharing !!!

[@antoniovottari]

I watch a lot of videos about gravel races and adventures, but noone got me hooked on this world as much as the Ride Beyond Crew. Thank you guys! The movie is awesome, watch it!!