Ciclismo Defectuoso - Riding in Mexico City

Here is the official start of the Mexico City films. This trip did not go as planned with myself and the entire crew getting extremely sick halfway through. Looking at what all is in this edit it makes me think what could have been with all the footage I had planned to shoot, but also what a great week we had when we were well. The most unfortunate part of getting ill was that all the rides/shoots I had planned with friends were in the second week where I had to cancel so I wasn't able to put the spotlight on local riders. Luckily I have a strong connection to Mexico City and will be back to make amends.
With that said I still got to show you some of my old training routes through forests, down volcanoes, and through the less glamorous parts of town. The group ride and two descents we shot was a lot of fun and at least there we get to see how the CDMX riders go about their business. Mexico City is like no other city I have visited for many reasons, but in terms of cycling it offers such freedom of movement and expression. No one cares if you're on the tollgate highway, but at the same time don't expect anyone to stop if it goes wrong. Great freedom with great danger, you have to accept both or neither.

[@lucasbrunelle]

"Great freedom with great danger, you have to accept both or neither." gives me chills

[@rogereheadbyrne4790]

What an atmospheric film Brian! So cool to watch! You really do live life on the Edge! You can tell you were a Courier in NewYork the way you weave through the traffic and hitch a ride is exhilarating to watch and Massive respect to you for your hard work and effort putting these videos out there for us all to enjoy👍🔥🔥🤘😎🤘🔥🔥

[@SAFABrian]

I was a courier in Mexico City for 6 years, didn't do too much in NYC.

[@georgeplayer]

​@@SAFABrian😊 ahora yo en mi ciudad, aunque aquí por poco me llevan fue hace tres días es que aquí sale de momento los coches aun me falta rebasar los como tu lo haces

[@phil74855]

What a blast! After spine surgery my cycling “career” is currently at least on hold. Watching this one, I got really emotional. There is so much in it that cycling meant to me 😭

[@SAFABrian]

Hope you're able to enjoy the bike again soon ❤️

[@blahblah4129]

Awww Hope you have a speedy recovery!

[@paulsery5878]

Hope you heal quick. Ride lots!

[@danielecheverria7023]

Man…people say road bikes are boring but this, this is what give you the thrill. It reminds me a lot of the fixie type style of riding through the streets going wild. Ik very few people will understand bc not everyone would want to do it or have the setting to but it just shows that it can go beyond riding in a flat well paved trail.

[@brewed544]

Just WILD!!!! Crazy footage.

[@ciscometal]

Thanks for all this videos of Mexico City, the way you show it is amazing. Mexico City is a lot of things, but the way you show the city is unique.

[@akissparaskevopoulos]

Is it only me who worries about you going so fast in traffic. You are a living legend man.

[@brentcollins9727]

Not just you

[@timburkhalter114]

I love what he does, but really cringe sometimes. Scares the crap out of me! Still I can’t take my eyes off 😂

[@akissparaskevopoulos]

@@timburkhalter114 same here

[@homogenousemptytime]

Such a great video! I loved the still film photos. It brought back many fond memories riding in DF with BiciGallos - dinamos, desierto, paso de cortes, lagunas de zempoala, centro ceremonial otomi, la loma, etc.

[@SAFABrian]

All amazing places to ride! I was going to film the bici gallo and lagunas de zempoala but was too sick. Next time!

[@waltwood5394]

Wow!! So damn good!! The cycling, the scenes, the music, the people, the mood, everything.. 🤘🤠

[@Angel_Santiago27]

Que video tan cool! Realmente amo los videos de Brian.

[@SAFABrian]

Gracias!

[@sandrochiavaro7831]

I remember a chat with you about your vision to create cycling film that are more in the skate/surf film artistic expression. Well, here we are dude! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@escostar6331]

Nice to see some "older" rim brake bikes on show as well that keep pace or outpace some of the modern bikes too.

[@neo69121]

omg man this was absolutely insane huge respect !!!

[@maciejgodorowski2032]

That was pretty much the best bike film on youtube I have ever watched. Amazing atmosphere, compilation of sick, technical rides, great smooth edit, fucking perfect man.

[@carlosolmos8035]

Chingón Brian, que bueno quw estás de regreso en el Defectuoso saludos desde Cancún compadre

[@aaronwilson3952]

Anyone who loves riding will appreciate this one! Pure adrenaline you captured it all. Just doing your thing.

[@truesouth100]

So incredible. Thank you, Brian.

[@williambuckley6128]

That was like a movie. Awesome job Brian.

[@fromzerotonothing301]

too dangerous dude

[@alexisserafin351]

You have balls of steel! I am Mexican born and raised and would never ride a bike there 😂 way to live out my fantasy for me so that I don’t have to. Super talented.

[@AlexfromHollywood]

Awesome...what a great trip...thanks for sharing!

[@danlangevin2459]

Looks like a blast. I studied abroad in Cholula like 23 years ago. El Popo was always in view. Great footage like always. Love how you can sense the adventure and exploration on this one....

[@iwalk808able]

DUDE! Of all your vids that was without a doubt the craziest!! Full send!!!!

[@cahal]

I thought those days were behind you, Safa you mad man!😅

[@jerwel86]

One of the best cycling videos I’ve seen

[@MrPhotodoc]

Mexico looks like a wonderful place to visit. I'm retired and live in USA but just need to see how the other half live. Thanks Brian.

[@craplike123]

top notch material! I been there last month. The traffic is outrageous.

[@Conejitoperverso]

Your footage + Edition made this breathtaking I love it 🎉

[@jorgeemiliomendozapina1849]

Bombing down Dinamos that speed. Respect you and the other riders! 🥵🔥⚡

[@hagakuru]

Them are some balls of steel my friend.

[@JustSueMe]

Incredible film! Keep it going!

[@velanrama]

That was wild, man! If it was me, I would probably have crashed in few minutes.

[@user-jp2hq5le4k]

Such a beautiful place, definitely on my bucket list one day, from South Africa.

[@halfblood47]

Just when we thought content couldn't get better, we get this ❤

[@beetroot6591]

what an amazing video. my god this was good. keep it coming.

[@ccuellar6212]

Simply outstanding.

[@cainrivero4343]

Big Time you're back champ, i knew you from Terry's video, insane ride with him,🚲🤙🇲🇽

[@douglassalguero8696]

You put out good films. But by far this is your best yet. Amazing.

[@owscaa]

absolutely beautiful film

[@mouricevela8220]

Excelente video Safa Brian muy bueno, espero que para tu siguiente aventura sea en la carretera de Huixquilucan, la marquesa, chalma esa tambien es emocionante

[@IAm-bi8ot]

Great to see you back in MC

[@DekiSRB79]

Respect from Serbia 🇷🇸

[@x3posse]

Awesome video…!

[@antefilm]

so good!!

[@Richie-C]

Safa take care dude. When I was younger I loved riding in traffic, it’s another skill that has to be learned, was never mad about going into dangerous tight spaces though eg between 2 buses or trucks. Fantastic skill, awesome skills in traffic, keep the black stuff down.

[@BikeLA23]

What an amazing video

[@stephenbaker4121]

That yellow van almost got ya bro. Yeeewwww took a few of those S’s super fast and sweet. 😮😮

[@darrensyoutube]

Beautiful

[@retovogler103]

Really like the music in this one. The track on the first descent: 🙌🏻♠️🖤

[@user-wl9tw6ff4v]

Great film Safa!

[@orionpatrial]

This Man is a King of the roads. Great job bro😎😎😎 Mucho gusto Safa 😎😎😎

[@SAFABrian]

Thanks ✌

[@nelbertricafort8265]

Holy moly wow 😮 your crazy bro how can you that speed in a heavy traffic amazing 😻

[@juanc1953]

fxxcn love this guy! Eres chingon Brian

[@LyleBeefelt]

Muy divertido! Never saw that side tuck before, and some of gaps looked barely handlebar width!! SAFA Rocks!

[@SAFABrian]

Chest cam necessitates the side tuck

[@pabloestrada8912]

@safa brian siempre es in gusto verte en mexico

[@anony-ic3pz]

Great footage/editing!

[@shaunb93291]

That was nuts. Wow

[@alejandrofloresatilano7555]

Qué locura, 😮😮muy heavy

[@jmadjojo]

coolest rider as like Ninja #風磨小太郎👍🤩 so much fun❤

[@aliensflynn1]

Me da gusto que viniste a México 👍🏼

[@hr36turatann]

Very cool and my dream😚

[@marmasteris]

Excellent!

[@gilbucle]

I'd shit my pants riding like that. Balls of steel. 👍🏽

[@velanrama]

Haha me too

[@ancientfifer]

I wouldn’t survive the first ride hitch, gap shoot, or side tuck. Fun to watch though!

[@breddary]

My kind of riding ❤

[@user-il5jl9rp9c]

Great Scene

[@ninderb]

Cracking video

[@bspnce]

All the haters wish they had the absolute steez and flow of this man who is riding within his abilities

[@enriquevera2000]

Excelente Reel de la Capirucha y alrededores.... el Colorito se la Rifa machin.... The wheeled Mullet Gang Rules...!!!!! 🧙‍♂👉Juegooooooo !!!!

[@Simte]

Absolutely great video. Mexico is so lovely I loved riding there. Te esperamos en Colombia si te animas para trepar como los escarabajos.

[@SAFABrian]

🙏

[@PascallionStallion]

great content safa!

[@nikolasnogueira6315]

Máximo respeito

[@madregoose]

Is that my boy cooper on the specialized?

[@hommoassnaager5134]

Looks like a video game 🤠

[@Niknamew]

Cycling on the highways in Mexico City is so fascinating

[@lucasbrunelle]

Nothing like it, put it on ur list.

[@martintramuntbikemallorcak481]

Mad.... you'll grow up one day son...if you make it...

[@ccuellar6212]

Growing up is for suckers.

[@beefeekeefee]

When someone doesn't understand what "flow state" is I just show them one of this guy's videos.

[@asmasasmitas]

Vientos! A ver si un día se me da la oportunidad de rodar así contigo y tus amigos 👌🤗 saludos de cdmx, acá tienen su casa 🙏

Awesome

[@jamesllerem9702]

Mexicco + SAFA= LEGENDARY!

[@dmv4554]

My fave safa video

[@tunedjc3820]

MEXICOOOOOOO VAMOOOOSSS!

[@nolimit12]

Safa please tell me you tire setup during the ride? Thanks my hero! ❤❤❤ Stay safe always

[@heinamjasperyiu950]

BRAVO😛😛😛😛😛😛😛🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@danielguzman2403]

Scott foil meets Mexico City 👌🏼

[@__marshie]

Mad man!

[@whychooseone]

I'm coming to the next one

Estas bien pinche loco wey!

[@shuaibgierdien5582]

Epic!!

[@ArnBek]

OMG😱😱😱 The highway part at 6:45 is pure madness...So wild

[@industryrule-4080]

Did you change up the on bike camera? Looks different from the usually GoPro.

[@iiatyy]

Was that Cooper Ray around 3:11 on the highway decent?! crazy seeing you two in the same vid

[@myhumps2730]

Pure gangster sheet 👻🚴💨

[@vittalvishwakarma4276]

♥️♥️from india

[@jbgood71]

Imagine doing all of that on a fixie!

[@StockGarcia1]

Saludos desde Naucalpan SAFA

[@leslie7922]

Crazzzzy

[@Mission.Control]

Bossman I'm going to need the music selection

[@piptazo1]

Just a reminder that cycling doesn't have to be on an alpine trail to be cool. The best route is often the one that starts from your house and you go explore. That said, I don't think I will be cyling down a highway holding onto a dump truck and trying to peer around the corner to see if someone is about to hit me.

[@cicerolinspereira3189]

Boa noite safa você e é um piloto na bike 😅

[@pushbeyondaverage]

@ 7:00 this is too dangerous.