EVERGREEN

Kenda Presents, in association with Vallee Bras-Du-Nord and Quebec Velo De Montagne, "Evergreen," a mountain bike short film featuring Brett Rheeder.
In early 2022, I caught up with my friend and Red Bull Rampage digger, Austin Davignon, when he mentioned he was building trails for Vallee Bras-Du-Nord for the season. I'm always scheming new project ideas, so I suggested he build a custom trail for us to film a project. He said he would inquire with the park but couldn't promise anything. Fast forward 12 months, after a couple strings pulled and some skilled trail builders hard at work, Clay Porter, Rupert Walker, Tyler Ravelle, and I found ourselves flying across the country with bikes, camera gear and excitement to shoot the brand-new trail at VBN.
Thank you to everyone involved in this project: VBN Trail Crew, Alexandra Power, Antoine Lebeau, Alexandre Verret, Frédéric Asselin, Gabriel Gakwaya, Jade Demers, Jon Gregory, Austin Davignon, and Lawrence Reti, to name a few.
"From trail building to cinematography, every person who worked on this project is a master at their work, which was inspiring on many levels. This was my first project of the 2023 season, and I couldn't have asked for a better crew. The dirt at VBN is incredible, and the conditions were perfect. I can't thank everyone enough who made this project come to life." - Brett Rheeder.
"Evergreen was a dream project through and through. Insane build. Insane rider. Insane crew. If every project I worked on had Evergreen's ingredients, I would be living my nirvana as an artist. Evergreen is the dream realized and actualized." - Clay Porter.
"I was so surprised with my experience shooting in Quebec and specifically VBN. The lush green forests, rolling mountains and perfectly made trails were a photographer's dream. Coming from the West Coast, I had no idea Quebec held so much hidden beauty." - Tyler Ravelle.
"Working with Brett, Clay and Tyler on this was such an inspiring experience. I'm really proud of what the crew created. The vibes were high, and the boys were firing! Brett's riding mixed with Clay's directing is a special combination!" - Rupert Walker.
Shot on "KRAKEN" at Vallee Brad-Du-Nord in Saint-Raymond, Quebec, with Kenda Pinner Pro ATC Tires.
#RideQuebecCity #KendaTires
www.kendatire.com/en-us/
www.quebecvelodemontagne.com/fr
valleebrasdunord.com
Cinematography by Clay Porter and Rupert Walker
Photography by Tyler Ravelle
Edited by Clay Porter
Assistant Editing by Tory Powers
Colour by Rupert Walker
Post-Production Audio by Keith White Audio
Produced by Brett Rheeder
Trail Builders Austin Davignon and Lawrence Reti

[@mymomsbasement69]

Dd anyone commenting actually watch the edit? He did a corked backflip tree tap and no one mentions it... wtffff that was wild

[@jinoziniosti5633]

IKR who does that...Whats thats first trick called? (at the beginning)

[@Observations67]

Did he or not as he just close?

[@c0nsci0usness]

He didn't tap it

[@mymomsbasement69]

@@c0nsci0usness Yeah, I guess the bark magically fell off then.

[@Observations67]

@@mymomsbasement69 its really hard to tell. I don't think he did because I think they would have actually shown it. If he did and they didn't they missed the banger of the video.

[@mahalomydude]

So sick! Putting this on repeat for the rest of the day.

[@blake_n_mtb]

Feeding off each other

[@JumpflowLine]

Mahalo!!! 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@noxed11]

Same here!

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

So good dude! Love watching you ride.

[@rupertwalker3961]

Thanks Marky!

[@FreerideQuebec]

We've been waiting two years to finally see this one, suchhhhh a banger from Brett!

[@remymetailler]

Quite the video Brett! Insane everything. And Vallee Bras du Nord is rad.

[@theodorouandreas1]

Yet another masterpiece!! Clay, you are something else man!! Brett, keep bringing the one -off edits!! Legends!

[@sufyanm4661]

the way he keeps his eyes locked on the landing during his backflips is just so steezy to me. Brett has such a unique style of riding

[@alexanderletheren820]

Thats what im saying. I noticed it in his commencal vid before rampage and its soo nice.

[@bensblues]

it's called a no-look flip

[@JaySchway]

So fluid and effortless. Super strong. The intimacy/trust of the bike is evident

[@Dizzlaeus]

One of the most impressive MTB vids on YT. On the edit: We've been bullied into the fast twitch, strobe affect that induces headache & stroke with the sound track of whizzing hubs (ahem Semenuk). With one exception near the end, this edit just gives pure bliss. Like you're in a quiet forest with that 1 inspiring song to ride to. Flowing thru the berms in slow motion in your mind before full send. Great art. On the trail: The build looks better than on point. Exceptional creativity and flow. Mixing up long and tight berms, quarter pipes, landing pads between streams, mmmm that's it. On the ride: just watch this again just for Brett's footwork (e.g. 1:09, 1:21, 1:30). Then again at where Brett puts his eyeballs e.g. 1:50 on that backflip hip. SERIOUSLY!?! At 2:40 scanning on the next trick. And Brett's a master at pumping legs to get boost, preload and compression. Got this one on loop.

[@davidbiddle5039]

I agree! Capturing his focus and the footwork in slow motion adds so much to this video. Well done!!

[@castingcouchru469]

How someone could watch Brett ride and not be immediately inspired to walk out the door with gear in bag and bike under foot and go fine tune ones own riding until it is dialed in per their own ability is beyond me. Even with no words spoken beyond the playlist paired with his riding, his riding is so clean, that one can very easily polish their own skills by just watching. Yet Also understanding that no matter which steed he takes from the stable, it is very much like his bike attaches itself to him. Knowing even if I worked endlessly on my steez I would not be able to ride nearly that flawlessly, I also know if I did not watch and rewatch his videos I would also not be where I currently am as a rider, and if I have ever been in doubt and have come up short from a dialed, I know that if I watch his runs in slow motion that I am able to see what I myself wasn't seeing or understanding before from watching him fly as smooth as though he put not even the slightest bit of effort all while realistically there isn't another rider that has worked harder than he has to become the flawless and fearless rider he is today. Thank you Sir!

[@felixdropmann9700]

Quebec looks fantastic for mtb

[@thomasgenon2682]

Killer filming , building and riding ! Well done !

[@huntertillman7121]

The song choice 🔥

[@mattwilson5092]

Arguably, the best song/video editing ever.

[@jesperanserius8552]

2:34 Some epic riding and focus pulling right there!

[@JohnHarvey-ip5jh]

when you are just about to go out for a spin..and this pops up on youtube..inspired..brilliant

[@reecewallace]

That table top was wild.

[@droY_m1]

This Video is on repeat since 4 days. Brett and Team, thanks again for such an inspiring edit. I just started with Freeriding and this gives me soooo much motivation. Also a shoutout for the music, this tune gives this whole movie an insanely good vibe. Favorite Video on KZbin by far.

[@funky-phantom]

Unbelievable video. Incredible riding, amazing editing, and that song selection was perfect. Never heard Rüfüs Du Sol before. Thank you.

[@lostwithasmile485]

10 out of 10! Watched it at least 15 times in a row. Everyone involved should be proud. Fanfuckingtastic!

[@sentiersdumoulin1]

Absolutely beautiful video, Brett! Thank you for shining a spotlight on the Quebec region for mountain biking with your 🔥🔥🔥🔥 team!

[@TopJoe]

a bit of rufus de sol, zesty trails, lovely stuff

[@user-dt7cz4rz6q]

I love your style

[@hugosierra..]

i see this every day

[@jacko_about]

This was brilliant even just because of pure esthetics! And I'm so glad Brett didn't get stuck in the Suez Canal! 😂

[@luckywilf]

Didn't know that Rüfüs and Rheeder is such a match - super sick edit!

[@thereignofthezero225]

Heck yeah 👍

[@ryankernus]

Thank you KZbin for blessing my feed with this. Unreal edit and riding.

[@Ethericbikes]

Great work guys! And Brett your riding will never get old! Such beautiful flow and style

[@notUnclePetro]

Execution, Fliming and Music - all of that is ABOVE AND BEYOND! 🔥👏

[@twozero_20]

He sure can ride a bike! ❤

[@OctoberWraith-gg4pe]

Sick radness,✌️🎃

[@HenriMTB]

absolutely one of the sickest edits ever and THE BEST TRAIL in an edit ever. Awesome work guys!

[@lachymcgillivray6887]

so sick

[@TheArtofPassionNZ]

This is what all mtb edits need to be like!

[@luizaugustogarcia8554]

So much style this film ! Brett Rheeder is amazing rider 👌

[@JPKaukonen]

Back to basics; Great filming, editing, music, and outcome. Nothing extra! Thanks

[@draxxthemsklounst]

Tricks aside, watching him reposition his feet on the pedals mid-jump amazes me.

[@piotr9314]

A piece of art! Watching in repeat all day long!❤ Great riding, great edit, great music! Fire!

[@NorthEast_Rider]

Got me pumped to ride. Will definitely be watching this a few more times.

[@droY_m1]

by far the best Edit in recent years! Insane work from the whole team. This is Art!

[@alwaystired4280]

I'm stunned! Definitely one of the best edits if not the best of the year! A beautiful piece of work.

[@olivierhacking]

DOPE! A bike edit with my kind of music. Style 11/10

[@mtworld2130]

incredible riding, too much style and flow, lots of inspiration from you❤

[@fxschubert8664]

What an absolute banger. Not seen such a great edit in quite a long time🤘

[@KrutonSalad16]

That was such a refreshing edit. Unreal riding and filming. Congrats fellas 🫡

[@roymusic6]

Too Flippin Good!

[@ddjackett]

What a feeling this video brings, awesome job

[@haydenstacpoole7987]

Clash of talents...the riding, the trail building, the filming editing and production, its really right up my ally.

[@scottsecco]

So fun to watch! Crushed it.

[@DRONISTA]

Amazing... Absolutly

[@ShanePennicuik]

absolute bangga! Top tier riding, venue, filming, editing, sound and music track. Awesome job by everyone involved. keep em' coming

[@hannesfragel]

Insane Video 👍Great Job from the Crew and the Trail Looks unreal.

[@BOOSTEDDUDE]

Awesome video and style! Love how his back tire rolls off the tree on that backflip. That trail looks like so much fun!

[@barryotherbarry167]

best Clay Porter video ever

[@niklaspw8536]

Most beautiful thing i have seen today!!!!!

[@JesseNickelltheFourth]

Well that was rad! Great work! Love to see you throwing tricks again Brett! Thanks for the video!

[@_dylankiefer]

Hats off to this level of riding, everything in this video is so perfectly stylish! The rest of the video production did a great job highlighting Brett's mastery

[@wibmergabriel]

Love this one!!

[@nomadiccampervans]

Pure Art 🔥

[@andrevoigt2184]

so clean and stylish when driving. I love it. The music is also perfect.

[@TheShift1313]

What an amazing edit! Loved every minute of it!

[@dimi3378]

RUFUS is the cherry on top

[@SouthAvaria]

Thank you Brett

[@Digtoride]

Love your style mate🤘🏼🔥 awesome to see you riding

[@jeremiahbishopswheelhouse]

Does a phenomenal edit..... really a great blend of shots that pull each frame together nicely. The motion blue slow mo and time laps all well executed to to ramp up some nice energy and that tree ride was jaw dropping!

Awesome!

[@yerlnyslinarez]

i have a long time that i dont see soooooooo goooood video here. this is amazing

[@elmarieobrien7993]

This is an unbelievable edit, I love it! It's so well balanced, the shots, the pacing the variety. Sometimes edits get too "excited" and Flash millions of shots. The intro slo mo was super captivating as well. I freaking love the hell out of this edit, such a good job ❤

[@siglinde_raw199]

Sick!!!

[@atzewerner7665]

Best Biker 👍👌

[@andyterbov]

Nice ride, awesome editing!

[@boyuap]

soo sick.. watching this is my stress reliever while listening to cool so relaxing background music...

[@jaydenstanton]

holy crap this is a masterpeice, the steez is unmatched

[@mattoreilly201]

Awesome, really captures the atmosphere of Vallee Bras du nord

[@VWisMyHerO]

already a classic, well done guys!

[@yourcommenthasbeenremoved]

❤❤❤ amazing , the tree bonk was bonkers 😂❤❤

[@thisis.Le0T]

Banger as always🔮

[@christian__sullivan]

MASTERPIECE!

[@freerideflavour]

This makes me so hyped about biking! Great edit!

[@jonginjung2480]

So satisfying to watch your ride! Was watching in small screen and I moved to full screen to watch! ❤

[@lowvibe]

yeah..this is just so epic... 🔥

[@michaelbergeron2332]

This was really amazing. Thank you

[@davidmacayasanchez9075]

Maravilloso video Brett!!! Espero puedas grabar más de este estilo!

[@1984stackhouse]

very smooth

[@scott8277]

expected nothing less smooth and effortless. amazing work man

[@RodQTNZ]

Beautiful Clay and Brett

[@shredthetrack6858]

I watch this daily❤

[@polotrinel8072]

Juste magnifique 😱

[@launchfpv7144]

This is more than just an edit! This is a whole genre in itself! Great choice with the music using Rufus Du Sol, I got really excited hearing them as the soundtrack, fits the mood and style perfectly. You and your team have always been a huge inspiration to me as a 15 year old enduro rider and filmmaker from Australia. Keep up the amazing work, and just maybe I'll be able to meet you one day...

[@petermiklos3245]

This is exactly what I needed !!! AWESOME VIDEO !!!! absolutely, Brett pleas make bikecheck this white beast.

[@threedaysintombandnobody]

Great stuff! Cant wait for summer! 😮

[@DEADSAILORSSOCIETYTV]

Some Clay goodness

[@AEROZINE-TITANIUM]

Great❤

[@MrALANBEY]

Most beautiful edit/trail/ride ever seen !!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@mickrideout]

Nice edit, Enjoyed that one.

[@pawewojcik2874]

thats amazing

[@shredthetrack6858]

Amazing!!!great style great music great shots

[@surfjax23]

Perfect video all around. One of the best mtb edits out there!

[@johnwalsh5999]

Your style looks so effortlessly cool, your control is so fluid its mesmerizing

[@mcbedeakin]

Great work Team