Defending the Crown | Behind the Scenes of My 2022 Season

’Heavy is the head that wears the Crown’ is a full length behind
the scenes documentary film, following my 2022 season. Coming into the season the
goals were all set.
At first everything more or less seems to go as planned, but that soon changes with a broken
hand just weeks before Red Bull Joyride.
To top it off - during the final run in Australia, were I could have secured The Triple Crown,
I get knocked out in a crash.
This put me in a situation where I need to win the last competition, in just four weeks time to secure the both The Triple Crown and the World Tour Title.
The film focus on what it takes to be on top and what it takes to stay there, even when nothing
seems to go your way. The mindset, the willpower and the hunger to overcome.
We want to inspire others that with hard work and determination you can achieve great things.
Filmed & edited by: Peter Eriksson
Additional filming by:
Scott Robb, Hunter Paull, Lukas Skiöld.
Hope you enjoy the video!

[@RedBullBike]

what a season! Some really tough battles that year and you still made it work. #boss 🏆

[@johanssoemil]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@raeward8092]

There’s no doubt whatever that you are good at your chosen career, but how much you love it is shown when you show us the footage of practice and of having good times with your friends at the bike park and in the woods. It just oozes out of you how much you adore riding bikes. May you ride your bike for as many years as you want. All the very best to you, my favourite lanky blond mountain biker!

[@johanssoemil]

Thank you!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@samsbikelife]

The dedication you have to the sport is incredible. I would love to see more behind the scenes. You the goat 🐐💪

[@skeezy1952]

Love watching Emil such a role model for anything.

[@maxfisel2749]

Emil is the Best Slopestyle rider ever, no discussion

[@maximusharper5039]

hahahahaha funny guy you are 😂

[@user-jq9fz2ij1c]

mans got jokes

[@marcr.6191]

At least currently, he is the best in the world. The competition has no chance against him. I feel pitty for people like Erik Fedko who are always second or third.

[@ronkeren8930]

"I feel like I'm just getting started" Damn.

[@natandirt]

As someone who is dealing with an injury since a couple of weeks, this video is truly inspirational

[@rafmillerr]

I've always told people that you are the best slopestyle rider ever because of how hard you work and this film just shows every bit of it. You have and always will be my favorite rider.

[@bmawnz]

Followed you amongst the other riders the entire 2022 season and boy was it an emotional journey, not to mention how you must have felt throughout. The last words "I feel like I'm just getting started" has a very nice ring to it and I hope its true. History being made! Also using Gonza-Ra in the whistler edit was amazing to say the least, it went HARD.

[@etnies]

Heavy video to watch. Your perseverance is beyond inspiring! Keep it going!!

[@weeeeee374]

That last slam looked so brutal

[@SevenTime912minus1]

im stoked to live in the same city as you. you are the best rider and you have all the posebilities to progress the sport. wathing you live in innsbruck this year and i hope you win!

[@funkyduck4743]

Emil you are a huge inspiration to keep pushing the limits through big challenges, I wish you the best! Keep blowing our minds!

[@NoahM-TB]

This video made my day and filled me with so much inspiration 😮❤ Shred on!!❤️👏

[@jakeevans1129]

Emil you lifting that triple crown again is making history. You are the best to ever do this!! Make it a triple triple crown ;) Absolute history maker! We love you Emil

[@maximusharper5039]

i can’t wait to watch this a million and 1 times

[@vojtechfrantik4383]

True champion! Not only a talent, but warrior as well 💪

[@RootsNHiphop]

Beast! What a hard worker, you deserve it. Thanks for put on a show every time! 🙏

[@Odog_Vlogs_MTB]

Emil is my favorite rider so inspiring, can't wait to see you crush it!! on a nother level!

[@andrewlarking7492]

He’s on another level.

[@foxtrotkilo1270]

You give me sooo much inspiration! I learned to do the flip and it felt amazing to be into this sport one step farther! Thank you!

[@Slick_Sizzler67]

WOOOOOOOO🎉 Can’t wait to watch this!!!

[@joelh6053]

Vilken legend, en sann inspiration för dagens mtb-kids. Wear the crown like a boss! Önskar dig fortsatt lycka och framgång och helst skadefri säsong. Peace

[@patrickcoates_mtb]

Legend

[@bengovich]

Goosebumps! Älskar delen när du leker i Källviken 😁✌️

[@jodelapcoaching]

Legend ! what an inspiration

[@RhaegarRustbeard]

Great job Peter! really good work!

[@Olly64]

Huge inspiration! Last season I had the same problem where I broke my tibia/fibula in a motor cross crash. Had to race DH a couple months later with my bones not fully healed but with it being held together with screws. It just goes to show how much you’re willing to push without giving up!🤘🏽❤️

[@andyukh1625]

Man, the lads like a rolls Royce , smooth as you like ! Credit to you Emil for true commitment to the sport, keep on flying high man 👏🏽

[@martinpancur1368]

impressive music choice 31:15❤❤ what a style man, love it

[@simonbarringer3506]

honestly amazing, wish it wouldn't end

[@user-wd9ev2ny3i]

this is insane! thanks emil for the time to make this

[@weeeeee374]

Unreal talent

[@fu13ki40]

ey man only thing I can say is that this vid is a masterpiece, I need more of this!!!!

[@samonatorstudios]

not much can bring me down to tears but this did. I wish you the best!

[@JonasFindeis]

Really love these documentaries, thank you so much guys for filming and editing ♥️

[@lablueforest]

Wow that was a great documentary ! Hope to get another one for 2023 season

[@samverkimpe6355]

Most talented guy i have ever known, youre my idol!! Keep it up king!

[@Chris-iu3vl]

King.

[@ignaciogonzalezbmx2079]

The best 🔥🔥

[@fdi4z]

Thanks, so cool to watch. Hands, so easy to fracture in a bad way.. stay safe.

[@henribiketv]

So Sick Go See your year and the challanges you Had, so nice man cant wait To See your Tricks this year🤟🏻🔥

[@yashkelkar]

no doubt you are one of the best in decade

[@jtgleave]

Such an awesome video! What an incredible run you’ve been on and year you’ve had! District ride was epic! Stoked to see you still crushing it and winning!The edits and music in this video were amazing!

[@ambrosiolueras6883]

Such an inspiring film man truly a legend in the sport 😂

[@GuilleLyon]

Such an inspiration for bike riding and for life. Overcoming everything for a goal you want to achieve. You live for this. Thank you Emil 🙏🏼

[@johanssoemil]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@tgnilsson1]

Amazing Emil. Really good work there :-) You are the best :-) And, nice to see some pictures from Falun too :-)

[@jonas._klinger]

Impressive!! Triple Crown! I was at Eurobike, Frankfurt in Germany. Unfortunately you weren‘t there Last year. Hopefully This year🤗

[@kristianG23]

Me alegra que estes bien y que puedas hacer todo lo que te propongas en la vida y que sigas a si asiendo caminos al andar

[@mrbbqcraig]

The level of commitment shows such professionalism towards what you love to dude 🤟🎶 Slope style has progressed manically over the years ....I remember watching an interview with John Cowan and how he radially designed the Whistler course.... looking at the latest courses, back then it probably would have been too dangerous to ride.... a massive cheers to you Emil for the progression you have given slope style 🕺✨

[@finn.fischer]

so good to see the process behind everything! makes me wanna go ride bikes… keep it up emil :))

[@ronjaraubertochter8174]

What a great video 💚😍

[@Mezzarino]

this is a masterpeice !! see ya in bc

[@AntonThelander]

Quality 👏🏽

[@johanssoemil]

🙏🏼👊🏼

[@julianwippel517]

Veeeeery inspiring dude🙏🙏 Thanks for sharing this season in a documentary 🥰 Absolutely enjoyed every single second of the video! Big up Emil, you are incredible 👑❤️‍🔥

[@johanssoemil]

Glad to hear!! Thank you 👊🏼

[@Lukas123668]

GOAT

[@DanielBrownMTB]

Finna get it back this year

[@MINIMALmtb]

Rad to hear your thoughts and see the process behind the scenes!

[@CarlosOrtiz-zv8fq]

king

[@AntoineBizet]

incredible, intense, inspiring, unbeatable, congrats Emil 🔥

[@johanssoemil]

Thank you, hope all is well with you 🙌🏼

[@tobiasdahlstrom5790]

Nice video, great year! Best wishes from Falun!

[@pmtb8192]

🔥🔥

[@maxmaier5577]

GOAT🐐

[@juliussardelis]

🔥🔥🔥

[@MrMaxx._.]

You make me proud having the name Emil

[@johanssoemil]

👊🏼

[@matiasallende2934]

Frikin boss out of thiss world

[@CHIMI1850]

❤

[@Aria_Argentum]

I didn't think your broken arm was that serious... that you suffered, with a hand, the same as everyone else. Sometimes it seems that you, Emil, feel everything differently: speed, tension, danger, fear, pain, and even relaxation and rest. Film like this make it possible to understand some things...😇 I will wait for your 2023! ✌🔥

[@yanislorand]

I think that you are the goat in Slopstyle and that is so a nice sport❤❤

[@thatlittleboy9104]

lets go emil you goat

[@johanssoemil]

🙏🏼👊🏼

[@Newbieriderr]

damn!, you should upload frequent too!

[@laurinbottcher9802]

Nice Video 🎉🎉

[@bryangonzalez7292]

👌

[@HUKIT.]

I grew up watching guys like Dave Mirra but what you’re able to do on a bike is simply on another level.

[@johanssoemil]

Thank you, Mirra was such a boss. The progression of tricks would not have been the same without those early pioneers!! 🙌🏼

[@mannelantz5939]

Viken jävla kung du är!!!

[@ggeddydas-p998]

The best rider in the history...

[@Lylisuvanto]

FA-AN vilken gåshud när det börjar blastas Gonza mitt i!

[@johanssoemil]

😈👊🏼

[@RobertoFranchina]

☝🏻

[@danielgulley470]

damn from 32:00 is just epic

[@user-ro4vm5dp1u]

美妙的旅程，go 2023

[@johanssoemil]

🙏🏼

[@mtbramon3419]

👏👏👏👏🤙👍

[@danielgheorghita8552]

again a materpiece-project from emil so stocked for this

[@tomreichenbach6849]

Yeah yippee yeah Emil……..🚲🚲🚀🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🍀🍀🍀🍀🙏🌈

[@jonasmuller9959]

He MUST be a Alien

[@caedmonfoore1498]

Can you please post the b-roll riding segments seperate. It's to sick not to witness again but idk if I'll be able to find them in this video again.

[@phensey6461]

Yung Leany song pick : )

[@richardkovanda7578]

You hav to ride enduro too mate :)

[@lucaztn]

big boy

[@cclemoyne4033]

When does Emil get his doctorate for being the youngest triple crown king? Cheers from Canada

[@maxerikson8456]

Sooooo fucking big❤

[@guilhermecruz]

Because Aliens

[@Earlysport]

Sorry man, you’re an incredible rider but you somehow take all the excitement out of it.

[@johanssoemil]

I am doing what I love. there are plenty other riders out there you can watch instead!

[@jeroenhoeks5271]

Emil your sick man lots respect alian on a bike sendt ith big Brother 😅

[@timoschwegler9023]

Biggest respect from me. All the effort you put in is incredible and you truly love the sport. Loved this vid. And please start vloggin man🫱🏻‍🫲🏼😁

[@leonperrin9556]

👌