Beautiful Idiot

Beautiful Idiot takes you on a ride through the mindset and motivations of those who feel driven to pursue greatness, how it can feel to fall short, and the consequences of reaching a lofty goal when the struggle to get there has defined you for so long. Featuring professional freeride mountain bike rider Brett Rheeder.
Directed by - Harrison Mendel and Robb Thompson
Written by - Anders J. Svensson
Featuring - Brett Rheeder
With - Elliot Friesen and Austin Friesen
Produced by - GRAIN and Harrison Mendel
Executive Producers - Dustin Brady, Andrew Shandro, Robb Thompson, Steve Seely, Kent Toth, Brett Rheeder and Harrison Mendel
Director of Photography - Harrison Mendel
Principle Cinematographer - Liam Mullany
Additional Cinematography - Seger Nelson and Brody Jones
Editors - Harrison Mendel and Shelley Fried
Colorist - Steve Seely
VFX - Calvin Sun
Title Design - Shelley Fried
Music Composer - Windmills, Cory Myraas, Mitch Lee
Sound Design and Mix - Mitch Lee and Taylor Richardson
VO - Brad Avenyou
Special Thanks -
David Chambers
Gloria Miller
Terran Wright
John Wright
Silver Star Bike Park
Cam Sorenson
Brad Baker
Oscar Gordon
Phil Gaudette
Snowbird Lodge
Skyride Bike Shop
Terence Geisbrecht
Bike Mag
Nicole Formosa
Anthony Smith
Will Ritchie
Clif Bar
Bryan Cole
Nor-val Rentals
Tony Friesen
Monica Friesen
BX Press
Missy
Builders -
LOFT Bike Parks
Dustin Gilding
Austin Davignon
Alexander Chisholme
Silver Star Bike Park
Cam Sorenson
Jason Martin
Ben Byers
Ben Schlieth
Matt Dennis
Noah Brousseau
Ben Imrich
Logan Imrich
Matt Macduff
Corbin Selfe
Bryan Sciuk
Brett Rheeder
Simon Mclaine
Liam Mullany
Harrison Mendel
Robb Thompson
Jeremy Wiess
Seger Nelson

[@TobuMokaIA]

Let’s be honest, it’s not the first time you watch it.

[@TobuMokaIA]

Zack MTB yeah me to hah

[@mavemaggulle6677]

5. till now XD

[@neverquit2923]

10th

[@JakeAndrews7]

If it is, it’s certainly not your last

[@jakeriches4383]

I watch this religiously before bed every night 😂😂

[@thewheelieboy9585]

Someone will find this comment one day...

[@LucrativeLarry]

I found you

[@gurgur1486]

I found it today

[@anthonykonasavage669]

Me too

[@michaelsokolov7581]

I found it today

[@Zdyr]

I found It today

[@Musicformybuddies]

“people don’t climb mountains because they’re there, people climb mountains because other people don’t, other people won’t, because trying is a harder path”

[@stefanvanwijland]

I know, epic!

[@mechadroit]

Legendary

[@xx-dt8hm]

Are you the brother of Benjamin Ortega?

[@Musicformybuddies]

The NotMountainbikeGenius I wish! Lol

[@Lucasmenezexx]

i climb mountains to feel the adrenaline.

[@eximprodigy5347]

When I get unmotivated, I always watch this to get my fire back

[@ryan8770]

That was literally the best bike video I have ever seen. Thank you

[@leyxxleyxx4367]

Me too, i realy love It

[@paulheinze1193]

Not only the best bike Video

[@jake_slopestyle]

You are so right! I almost felt moved like I should go try all of my mountain biking and snowboarding fears right now!

[@lawrencekeating5571]

The Trail Team One of the best life videos as well 👍

[@unitforce7417]

Yep

[@HeaperMW]

Anyone got the easteregg at 1:38? Incredible video btw

[@ib3287]

Had to go back and watch it

[@profischimmler6428]

Well caught!

[@danojeboss2445]

yeah but where is bike

[@HeaperMW]

Danojeboss in the truck bed? A bit hard to tell if you re watching on the phone cause the truck is out of focus. Seems like they thought of everything

[@backyardbikepark3095]

Nice catch, brilliant!!

[@marvinbojko]

Jesus, this is awesome, soo much work in one video :0

[@yngmf1364]

just like cuz it as 199 likes and I felt bad letting it 199 I want it 200

[@uhh1436]

gazillion hp...no. Oscene amounts of money...not really. Hocked to the eyeballs, well ya know " to keep up with"....no. Humans are forgetting the simple pleasures I feel. So, grab a bike, any old bike. Make it work, then go ride it. Remember when there was no stress, when the most 'pressing' issue that day, was what was for dinner !?? You'll be transported back to that era and with that, with that, you'll spill the tributary of the eventual stream of understanding:- 'THEY', have far less of a stranglehold on your life, whilst mucking about on a bike. Try it, who cares what people think. It's pure unadulterated fun. You DO remember that don'tcha ;). GREAT great video, respect is due and wholeheartedly given.

[@mistermoin6434]

So much love!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@poljakmatus5045]

Do not take the name of God in vain please. Yes, it's an amazing video. :)

[@tieran9491]

This, this right here has to be the best video my two eyes have had the privilege of seeing. It's so inspirational not just for riders, but for every single person out there doing their own thing, or discovering it. It's a crime that this has so few views. I'm gonna watch it again, and probably again after that it's so good.

[@joelm4771]

I just stumbled upon this vid and I've been sharing it saying this is the best bike vid I've ever seen

[@islam7a]

Bro that was insane motivation

[@yngmf1364]

just like cuz it has 19 likes and I want it to be 20

[@islam7a]

@@yngmf1364 lol

[@giedriusdovidauskas875]

on of the best

[@jackp.1711]

7:30: "They really love the climb" *shows clips of descent and general badassness *is still impressed

[@a.lame.username.]

I think they were using "the climb" as a euphemism amongst dirt jumpers, referring to Mr Rheeder's ascension.

[@Тема004]

Че за трек

[@TedmondMullen]

It is used in place of the the things he had to do to get that good.

[@Rider]

Beatiful

[@tweaker_on_a_bike9809]

BeAuTiFuL

[@lachlanmtb7540]

Idiot

[@Kvodan]

That's blow my mind. Thanks so much, you're awesome.

[@birdskullmtb177]

great inspirational video for someone who is injured and wanting to ride again

[@samuelhilden6687]

bird skull mtb I had my first crash almost a month ago and I still have the scars from it. I crashed left side of my body to the ground really hard and I rolled/flew a few meters forward. It was painful, but I learned.

[@sean_lundy]

Snap me too

[@1994pug]

tibia plateu fracture cat5. 11 screws and 2 plates.still on the rehab but daamn i am gonna ride again and cant wait to do that!

[@LakerStud33]

Tore every lig in my left ankle in Jackson Pass last July... 16 PT sessions later 2 Scopes and 1 Anchor surgery later I am still pressing and pushing to get back. #NEVERFUCKINGQUIT

[@benek6439]

i just broke my hand 2 days ago

[@blaz2138]

is it ok if i cried watching this

[@glitch314]

blaž ješovnik same here :)

[@thomas_-ih8fy]

Almost.

[@oliverdaddy4961]

totally

[@maxikessel8640]

no man i watched this 4 the 2nd time and still crying

[@unitforce7417]

Yep

[@sallin828]

That was so good -Sam pilgrims voice

[@rudySTi]

The riding is monstrous. Unreachable levels.

[@lost_Shio]

Well you can reach everything... if u really want.

[@st.4n]

@@lost_Shio and thats they point of this video

[@559rigogonzalez]

Well said

[@truegopnik2456]

Everything is reachable

[@MM-nf9zp]

Looks like your the one who took the bottom apple No offence i may be too, but not for long

[@lavapix]

Excellent film and a perfect Title.

[@DragonsFan.]

Wye that Title? I don't andestand wye.

[@firstnamelastname5175]

@@DragonsFan. because such people are considered idiots by others. Like they risk their lives, break bones, and get injured. Beautiful because Brett Rheeder has a really beautiful riding style.

[@evanc985]

No words, this video realy hit me. One of the most incredible videos I've seen. Cried a lil bit from the power of the message

[@marcomarek9190]

I am watching this video almost every day

[@zweezz]

Me toooooo

[@stevekief575]

Same!

[@dermax_hd]

dang this is four years old already? I still remember watching this for the first time so vividly like it was yesterday, and yet it still gives me goosebumps. what a beautiful piece of art!

[@hudsonhillier]

tied for best with every mystery i've lived

[@jackwhite3173]

Beautiful Idiot takes you on a ride through the mindset and motivations of those who feel driven to pursue greatness, how it can feel to fall short, and the consequences of reaching a lofty goal when the struggle to get there has defined you for so long. This video has inspired me so much it made me start slopestyle so thank you Brett! and the maker's of this video!

[@dirt_princess]

This is such a treasure of a film! The story alone is stunning. My 6 year old daughter watched this with me and her eyes were stormy the whole way through. During the ocean waves part she asked if he felt washed out because he doesn't think he's good enough, she gets it. When you can create something that can translate such complex emotions to a child in a meaninful way you have made something beautiful! Brett Rheeder is an absolute beast of a rider and unnecessarily good. To add his gift to this masterpiece must speak volumes to his character. Thank you...

[@park_rat_matt]

Feel like I’ve probably added 2000 views to this myself by now. Absolutely amazing video and great inspiration to make you get out and want to go beast mode on the bike. 🔥🤙

[@castroghk1421]

Definitely the BEST MTB and Dirt Jump video I've ever seen in my life. The beginning was so emotional because it reminds me of my childhood, even when they did grab the apples from the tree with his friend. This video is so amazing!

[@Weedwhackers25]

Beauty of a vid! Audio was on point

[@st.4n]

and so was everything else

[@trailshapes_official]

Dude The video is Insane❗ 🇸 🇮 🇨 🇰 👍Very Nice nice Work Bro👍

[@Matemoshits]

Now I have seen it for approximately 20th time

[@CamronCottam]

I’ve seen this so many times. I’ve showed this to my whole family, friends, coworkers. I could never get tired of it. The message with the amazingly talented rider Brett Rheeder. It’s jaw dropping and it gives me goosebumps every time I watch it and listen

[@soylentdisaster]

Literally like the tenth time ive watched this and everytime its just breathtaking. I think this is the best mtb video i have ever seen.

[@TheKureniNa]

Being a retired competitive athlete... This narative is one of the most accurate I have ever seen or heard. It's the truth, unlike some of the mainstream "work hard, dreams come true" bs...

[@in4haze198]

this video is so inspirational and encouraging in my opinion its just amazing, every time i feel bad i watch this video and it helps me try and try again until i finally pass and achieve what i want to achieve. thanks.

[@greenreaper1985]

These riders just got immortalised in this video, full props to the film makers on this one

[@7GtwNYkHYs]

Man... I'm going through another difficult part of my life and this is the video I needed to watch to remind me I'm not a quitter. The video I needed for inspiration to push harder on my 2 wheel journey.

[@bleehhhh]

2:29, 6:40, 12:31. *Do you know the song name?Please, I'm like it!!!*

[@obomasinladen]

2:29 is babel by windmills

[@michaelpiccine1239]

Up

[@henrypowell4042]

Absolutely amazing video

[@karolkonieczny9130]

It's masterpiece! Perfectly matched lector along with great and emotional soundtrack. You did a good job!

[@mikemcfadden858]

Incredible narration and video. Thanks for sharing and making. Very, very inspiring.

[@SammyBFilms]

A beautifully awesome film! I think this is up there with Life Cycles! Amazing job everyone. :-)

[@oddmoviez1602]

it reminds me the Life Cycles movie a lot!

[@MarkusHolzi]

Thats epic😍💯

[@finnmayer8722]

Hitting the ground hurts. But failure, failur can feel like you Just kept falling

[@benhess807]

See, this is what I aspire to be. These type of people live a life of adventure and true happiness! I myself try to become this type of biker but I have too many obstuructions like school and overprotective parents....hope you guys never give up and keep trying💪

[@G-kray]

BRO, KEEP ON TRYING, NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE. DON´T BE THE BEAUTIFUL IDIOT HUNGRY FOR APPLES, BE THE BEAUTIFUL IDIOT HUNGRY FOR SOMETHING ELSE.

[@noahjaegermtb8784]

"Some people would stop happy to finish on top but not you, you'll start again, something different or the same thing but bigger because somehow you know you'll never be done, so do what you do best just keep going you beautiful idiot"

[@andrinovius]

😇😇😇

[@alldecentnamestaken]

10:45 are you kidding me??? 😵 Amazing video as always Bike Mag

[@miank2949]

The sounddesign of this video kills it :0

[@endofmyself]

_What are apples? Apples are food. And when do we need food? When we're hungry._ *Hungry for apples?*

[@SeptemRoptem]

Hahahaha yeah i tought abour that too pickle rick yo

[@Musicsson]

Great short movie... showing that anything can be brought to a level of artwork. What Brett Rheeder does is art.

[@DeezNuts-ik6xl]

It made me cry... it touched me in places i have not been touched before

[@DeezNuts-ik6xl]

No but seriously it did make me cry, it spoke to my soul

[@darthduck3634]

My uncle did the same thing

[@policies8534]

@Darth Duck you made my day lol

[@brandongoatrp]

@@darthduck3634 Beat me to it

[@biketrailreview694]

Epic!! Loved every moment of it! Brett Rheeder's style is just unmatched!

[@danielschmidt8287]

The best bike Video i have Seen in my life .100% Motivation

[@joshsalinas9342]

Who ever did the sound design deserves an award

[@mzafes4721]

Пересматриваю очень много раз, вдохновляет

[@JosefFitzGeraldPatrick]

Spine chills. One of the most incredible short MTB films I've ever seen, a work of art. Congratulations to everyone that made it happen, just truly inspiring!

[@cwd1232]

Awesome to go back and watch again!! Soo good!!🤙🤙

[@TheArsenalGoonship]

Amazing visuals and unbelievable riding. Narration was a little too melodramatic for my taste.

[@williammeehan9132]

Awesome, every time I am feeling down or un-motivated, I watch this video to remind my-self of the kind of person I am.

[@virus41rus]

это очень крутое видео., как и сама съёмка.., так и мотивация..! Прям на одном дыхании посмотрел..,и видимо сегодня во снах будут отрывки из увиденного)

[@gustavomoura3974]

I watch the video My low budget bike : fear noises

[@MarkRDKing]

Not bad for a guy from flat Ontario 😉

[@MikeMikeSkiBoardBike]

Vernon now claims him... ;)

[@dorian8426]

My live-bike My dreams-bike My love-bike Epic video ❤💗 respect.

[@speeder4LiF3]

One of the best videos ive watched showcasing some mental skills on the bike along with saucy camera skills🤟🚴‍♂️

[@realkaiser]

this is beautiful. this is life.

[@thealbatross402]

Masterpiece.

[@kam1l0]

Dope af !!! Now I wanna go ride ;)

[@mitkoshredder]

Go hard guys, overcome your voice that says YOU CAN'T.We can all do better

[@miles9294]

exactly

[@olivierh7412]

Époustouflant, bravo pour ce moment de liberté et de passion extrême 👍

[@bene__mtb]

This is soooo freakin awesome 😍😍 One of the best i've ever seen🤘😎

[@true3211]

you could take that voice and clap it on a clip with any topic and it would feel motivating.

[@QmanBikerDude]

amazing

[@israelsilva27]

Esse video me fez senti a energia desse cara!!Top

[@fishdesign2617]

"The journey of a thousent miles beggins with one step" - said Lao Tzu. PS. Sorry about my ortography :).

[@TOPMINDTIPS4ALL]

Wow.... inspiration to all of us...

[@TheCritic5150]

7:20 What's the song called?

[@felixtodorovic2679]

Alexander Lewis back then

[@TheCritic5150]

@@felixtodorovic2679 Thanks mate 👍🏽

[@RasmusDomanders]

Master peace of work! Soo good and it gives me goosebumps!

[@garrettpiatt9790]

hands down the best inspiration ever!!!!!!!!!!

[@missstump7157]

Very Amazing video. The best I've ever seen. So inspiring!!!

[@Nyoful]

This really is beautiful, got me so pumped up so I'm gonna take my bike and have a long ride this weekend

[@luckycyril4685]

Beautiful this video tells our lifes And that you must trust in you and your dreams

[@jamesbeckett1583]

wow, mesmerised. Sickest edit I've watched in a long time.

[@tone3560]

Kids still ride bikes? and they didn't check their phone? I think that is why this video is so mesmerizing

[@hyves4572]

OMFG , THIS is the best video I've ever seen. Don't know if any video will one day remove this one from my mind

[@andrec.136]

Excellent! I like the way where 1:38 and 11:38 come together as well

[@finnschramme2989]

Dude.. i love watching this video Respect🤘🤘

[@MaGrath_Gibbons]

Love this video

[@danielrokjer9373]

I climb mountains to ride down

[@oyenniboss7235]

Ad yg dtg sini sbb Nasir haris x....😅

[@nasrulshafiq9270]

Ade2 😂

[@alvaro6125]

still 2023 and we haven't stop watching it

[@МарсельАхметов-ч7б]

Музыка на 7:15 / Back Then ft. William $ - Instrumental

[@kryptikal2102]

7:37 what is the song name?? I love it!!

[@lucasmead8434]

Alex Vlogs back then - Alexander Lewis

[@davidartmann7156]

Actually Alexander Lewis is featuring a lot of videos like Rough as fuck 3 and so on.

[@michaelpiccine1239]

Up

[@JesseNickelltheFourth]

That was crazy. I though I was only like 5 minutes into it, and it was already over. camera work, cool narrations, and exceptional riding! So impressive!

[@SeptemRoptem]

I can't stop watching this. Whenever I feel like giving up, I watch this and get back to work. Thank you so much.

[@Challenger_YT]

Soundtracks Back then- Alexander Lewis Windmills - Babel Windmills - Shame Windmills - Sierra Nevada For 12 - Other Lives

[@rici121]

Oybek thanks so much i could not find For 12 - Other Lives but thanks to you i got it now. May the God him self bless you for that

[@aleski8838]

This is awesome! The most beautiful and powerful video I have ever seen. Unstoppable flow of motivation and inspiration, it's even inspire for life itself. Great job!

[@josepabloochoadelatorre6876]

Am I the only one that revisit this video to remember what Inspired them to do mtb?

[@thejaywalker8922]

2:32 I want this as my background

[@scott16fisher16]

Minute 13:06 - does anyone know the name or where to find that Fox shirt?

[@Bubagumpbear]

Just prefect.

[@dudecraft2541]

Very well done kudos to you guys

[@everettbenjamin8666]

Honestly might have changed my life. This was the most amazing bike edit I have ever seen and ever will see

[@eldredmartinez6564]

it's all about try and try until you succeed or to be a professional...