Kelly McGarry - Grip It and Whippet

Anyone lucky enough to interact with Kelly McGarry was instantly struck by his good natured personality and ability to make you feel like an old friend within minutes of meeting him. We at ODI were fortunate to have been able to work with Kelly over the past few years and were ecstatic when Kelly approached us about doing an edit with his beloved dog Tui. After his tragic passing we were torn on what to do with this footage. Upon consulting those closest to him we decided that it was best to release this edit both as a fitting tribute to a great person and as a reminder to enjoy the ride of life.
For those who have been inspired by Kelly or would like to help continue to support his passion for mountain biking, we would encourage you to visit and contribute to one of the following Trusts that were set-up in Kelly’s honor.
www.gofundme.c...
givealittle.co...
Funds collected will be used to fulfill his passion by “advocating for and building mountain bike trails in New Zealand and supporting emerging/promising/rising New Zealander mountain bikers in pursuit of achieving their goals domestically and abroad.”
Our hearts and thoughts go out to all those who knew Kelly. This is a tragic loss for the mountain bike community as for all those who knew and interacted with him. He will certainly be missed. RIP Mcgazza.
*Special Thanks to Paul Rayner for filming and editing this video and to Samantha for coordinating its release.
Music: "Found a Reason" by Small Town Get Up

[@TheDanwynde]

I took my whippet out the other day, her running, me on my new mtb. She's an old girl but she still did ten miles easily, could still drop a gear and leave me in her dust. Next time I'm taking out her and her daughter. Sighthounds, and whippets in particular, are the best.

[@cannonrange9977]

You make my heart so happy, you lovely human you! I really think dogs dream of running at top speed... I know my Winston did (RIP). He was a boxer/pit rescue, I'm nowhere near as adept as you mountain-bike people are, but on pavement or trail, he enjoyed it all. Dogs are such a treasure. ❤

[@bhMTB_Brisbane]

Rip Kelly. Hope your dog is in good hands now.

[@diegolukas3012]

I guess im randomly asking but does someone know a tool to log back into an Instagram account? I stupidly lost my account password. I would love any help you can offer me!

[@gideonwalter6011]

@Diego Lukas Instablaster =)

[@diegolukas3012]

@Gideon Walter Thanks for your reply. I found the site thru google and I'm trying it out atm. Seems to take quite some time so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

[@diegolukas3012]

@Gideon Walter it did the trick and I now got access to my account again. I am so happy:D Thanks so much, you saved my account!

[@gideonwalter6011]

@Diego Lukas happy to help :D

[@NIGHToftheJUMPs]

Ride In Peace! What a LEGEND!

[@moshanatan6565]

After 5 Years U Got A comment

[@mmcoubrey1]

Mate. Just watched this. Tears in my eyes.. my whip loved watching it too.

[@samuelm4021]

Beautiful! Rest in peace brother. If I outlive my whippet please keep him company until I arrive. ❤

[@henrikw377]

I have two whippets and I keep coming back to this film. Makes me so happy every time I see it. 2:50 is awesome - you can see how hyped the dog is to get going :) Such a fantastic representation of a whippet - sleep as long as they can, then go as fast as they can :) If anyone here is looking to get a dog, whippets are amazing. There are so many sighthounds or sighthound mixes out there to adopt - please consider it.

[@alecfrancis2084]

Absolutely agree with this, we adopted a whippet in January 2020 and it has been life changing. A true best friend for life, I’m not a MTB rider but she absolutely loves trail running with me almost as much as she loves snoozing 😂

[@joey_outdoors]

I'd love a whippet but I don't have mountain biking skills like this guy. Will one still be happy to live with me if I can't run with it?

[@MsPardal123]

I am thinking of Italian Greyhound ❤ I live in a small Ap 😢

[@York-li6uq]

可以，不知道哪个颜色最好看呢？

[@henrikw377]

@@joey_outdoors absolutely, they are the nicest dogs you can imagine. They love to stretch their legs off leash so as long as that's something you can let it do, go for it :)

[@RyanRuark]

I'm staggered. I have no idea who Kelly is, but seeing how he interacts with Tui, and the obvious affection he has for this amazing animal... I'm just floored. It's clear Tui loved Kelly, too. What a cool legacy.

[@supereliptic]

One of the gods of Mountain Biking lay'd low by an undiagnosed heart condition a few years ago. By all accounts a very nice guy and near mythic personality within the sport thanks to his talent on a bike. Check out his gorge jump at the red bull rampage on youtube - its everything you need to know about the guy really.

[@davestrain9529]

@@supereliptic Was always nice to me at winter park, Great trail builder, ambassador. Im sure the family , Friends, and Community miss him.

[@juniorflock9970]

i watch this video over and over and over and it is the most bittersweet thing.

[@mumbojumbo123456789]

Man that was awesome. Perfect video, had a smile on my face the entire time! Rip Legend and props to ODI for the great video.

[@TH_-ey9iv]

Beautiful little edit, couldn't be more appropriate really. Someone doing what they love with their best friend

[@CoinCentrado]

I used to have a similar breed and I've never seen another dog express as much joy as she did whenever I'd grab that bike and the dog saw it.

[@crzyhorse88]

Textbook whippet -- lying under covers sleeping, out for a run, back home in bed -- all whippets are like this, awesome dogs -- I have 2 right now, best dogs around kids too -- RIP Kelly, hope your dog finds a new best mate.

[@wilddogge]

This brings a smile to my face, but then the end is bittersweet. Blessings to all of you. After my break up with my wife I was thinking about getting a whippet as a companion, and I love Mountain Biking. Now I see you can have both at the same time 🙂

[@chlawl574]

I did exactly this. They are the best companions anyone could ask for. You could also look into adopting a greyhound

[@potatoface6986]

I got divorced 7 years ago and got my boy 3 months ago. Now realise that should have done both years earlier.

[@VoxranFr]

THANK YOU to the guys who made this edit, that was probably hard, but this is beautiful ! Thank you Kelly for those moments, all the emotions and smiles you give to everybody ! Ride in peace

[@alohalana1142]

This must be one of my favourite videos on youtube! Beautiful!!

[@VAX1970]

Shame he died

[@straightnobraker4677]

mine too

[@weskershades]

what a beautiful relationship, whippets love exercise and this here is a perfect companionship. So sad to hear that kelly passed away, but not forgotten for sure. the happiness alone shared in this video is raw and powerful. I hope Tui found a new home with someone just as eager for the great outdoors.

[@boshhe]

Beautiful video. Rest In Peace

[@charliecolledge4108]

I watched this video when I was about 12 I was just getting into mountainbiking and I have always found my self coming back to this video when I need motivation or inspiration, today I am 15 and going on my first proper mtb ride with my whippet Ziggy !!! RIP Kelly, such an amazing man ✌🏼

[@tylerkilburn1032]

I can't count the number of times I have watched this. It brings me smiles and tears to my eyes. I have never met Kelly, but wish I had the chance to meet with such a kind person. It inspired me to find out more about McGazza. Though he was a super talented MTBer, the effect he had on those close to him leaves me in awe. It is the kind of person I want to be to both myself and how I treat the people around me. Kelly, we walked very different lives, but we share our love of bikes and Whippets. In my book, that makes us bros. Thank you for burning so brightly and reminding us to enjoy the ride of life. It has definitely made me take a step back and remember what is really important and to stop being so selfish, anxious and getting down about stuff that really doesn't matter. Love and hugs from my family and our Whippet Duke to your family, Sam and little Tui Dog. Our prayers are with you!

[@RobH777]

if there were the right words then there are your! written really nice

[@Oakleaf700]

There was a Welsh Skater champ who was similarly a great genuine kind person who died way too young [Rich Taylor] These good people so modest too. Kelly had courage aplenty, a Nurse I knew was very upset about a young man [18yrs] who was super fit, slim, muscly, rugby player, who collapsed on the rugby field with a cardiac arrest...he too died despite best efforts ..hidden cardiac probs are rare, but can exist..maybe all young people who do arduous sports should get checked out?

[@asboites]

Such a great video of a man and his dog doing what they love to do in life, shred! RIP Kelly.

[@HONACC323]

What an awesome piece of film. I always knew whippets were my fave` dog breed on the planet, this confirms it. Epic dog running, and superb riding from Kelly the legend. Thanks so much for posting.

[@sallyturner8395]

Love this video, our whippet runs after cyclist, after seeing this we need to get our bikes out, stuff the walking!!!! What an amazing guy, he certainly lived his life to the full, what an inspiration!!!!

[@SuperMrHiggins]

Awesome video! Go Tui!!!! I got a whippet abouts since a month or so ago. Love little Alfred (or Alfie, Alf, really any variation - even Al on occasion. He responds.) and I just have to say, I absolutely love this video and they are an AWESOME BREED!!!!!

[@aramizz919]

Simply. The best..take care n be happy n healthy always

[@huskerjeff1]

That brought the biggest smile to my face...! R.I.P. my Brother Kelly McGarry...

[@tarekith]

Best way to be remembered.

[@ciliatus]

I watch this video at least once a year. Always brings a tear to my eye remembering Kelly is gone and my own Whippet Flower passed a few years ago. From all you hear Kelly was an amazing personality just as whippets are amazing dogs. So sad I picked up mountainbiking too late and never shared it with my Whippet, she would have been an amazing traildog. ❤❤❤

[@CoinCentrado]

They absolutely love to run with their owners. Every time I'd grab that bike it was as if she hadn't seen me in a whole year and I just showed up. Just excitement!

[@ciliatus]

@@CoinCentrado i can imagine. 😁 I didnt have the chance to bike with my Whippet, but my Pharaoh Hound loves MTBing. I only need to pick up a single piece of equipment and she knows what's up. 🐕❤🚵‍♂️

[@schoocg]

What a tribute and amazing work of art. Thank you for doing this.

[@alecdoyle6268]

Peace love and light. Miss you Kelly I need met you but I'm so glad I have watched you change this globe with a grip on bars. Brendan Fairclough flipped the gap for you at rampage a few years ago, but you will always be the first to ever flip that gap in the history of man kind and MTB. thank you for raising the BAR and making this even and sport so awesome. tear drops for you man much love and respect. I am Greatfull to have seen you shine even from a distance .

[@FreerideMo]

für mich ist Kelly McGarry einer der sympathischten Biker und Mensch überhaupt gewesen. Er fährt bei mir immer im Kopf mit und ich trage seine Freude am Biken in meinem Herzen und gebe dieses Lebensgefühle gerne weiter. Ride in Peace my Friend

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

the fanatic friendship you get from a whippet all the best from one man and his whippet adventures

[@phyllisbarr4766]

i love this video

[@KnqsX]

Thank you for releasing this. Kelly was such an inspirational figure in so many ways. I've heard it said a heart as big as his surely couldn't last long. What a tragic, gut wrenching loss.

[@keitha1569]

Such a great video - as a dog lover, it made me cry. Hearing that music was just perfect, Small Town Get Up doing "Found A Reason" and "Dometree" (which is a truly awesome chill tune). I checked out more of the band's music, and their songs all sound like something Kelly would have been listening to whilst barrelling down those courses that I know I would have probably really hurt myself on. I've downloaded them, and will be listening to them the next time I go down less threatening paths. RIP, Kelly, and thanks for the great support for our sport.

[@buckrodgers3096]

Genuinely brought both a smile to my face and a tear to my eye! ...of course Kelly would need a whippet for a trail dog, that thing is fast. Ride on dude, ride on!

[@sylwiabraun9540]

So great video, very beautiful complicity - RIP Kelly

[@dennisdonovan4837]

Great way to pay tribute to someone who had so much talent and an obvious love of life (and of course -Tui) … Thanks for sharing … ❤️👏🏽

[@1stFlyingeagle]

Simply amazing. Kelly, you're the lucky one now. You are no longer in the confinements of the flesh suit. You're now free in the deep throes of creation.

[@mannyfnsc29]

What a great, but sad video.. Kelly seemed like such a good guy. Btw, owning a whippet myself, I gotta say..best dog ever. Mountain biker and his whippet.. a man after my own heart. RIP, Kelly.

[@roccocantorelli381]

Smart Whippet... stays behind the bike! She has so much fun. Great shootimg! I have 5 Dogs, 4 Whippets 1 Italian Greyhound and he´s that crazy about me riding the bike like this one here in the film....

[@thefearofaflatplanet]

My "go to" video clip when I need cheering up. Thanks for sharing.

[@c.w2000]

Ive only stumbled accross this video, what lovely footage. Sorry to hear about your loss xxx

[@diarlaamaral2580]

I am totally in love 🥰 thank you so much for sharing this video.

[@cyrilvilpoix9069]

the whippet is an extraordinary dog, I love him

[@dainhuston999]

The fact that Tui dog can keep up with Kelly . Dang! Good doggy ! Kelly was Epic too !

[@crjmoto]

Wow, randomly stumbled on the video, loved the video and then read Kelly's story. Here's motivation to 'live life to the fullest and share it' if I've ever seen it.

[@RichardFletcher88]

RIP fella, great video, hope the pooch still gets to run the trails!

[@Dreiviertel]

Good guy and cute little dog - faster than a Blitz. A shame we won't see more of this combo.

[@TwitchyNick]

Chills. Awesome video and memory of his passion and joy of riding with his four legged friend.

[@spb43sainik]

Both were so lucky to have each other. So beautiful and moving. Thanks for that great video !

[@GrimZeo]

this is very well done, thank you

[@garethjones1827]

Amazing biking skills...amazing dog.

[@Visser31]

Such An awesome Video... Love the Dogs and specifically the Breed.. Thank you for sharing this !

[@respectablebogan3276]

What kind of person could give this a dislike? Not only one person but 7! That makes me sick. Everytime I think of Kelly I almost feel like crying and I'm 18. Absolute legend and I love his dog! RIP my bro

[@carmynhunt8070]

BobaFett MTB 25 now!!!!

[@abrahamgarciamarin4804]

😪 Desde Madrid, españa, triste y sorprendido. Una pena, estés donde estés, te llevare en mi corazón. Hasta siempre kelly.

[@0theusa0]

Well, this is awesome 👌 happy owner, happy dog

[@imsid5030]

This video will go right next to Lily Does Trailside as my 2 fav vids of all time. Thank you so much.

[@BohoEls]

This is a great video, thanks for sharing.

[@Rudy-po5zf]

Stunning video. RIP

[@ashtonal.2634]

Fantastic, just so you know, Tui could have took you anytime hahaha, great vid

[@E4mj]

omg! I wish I wasn't terrified of this sport, my doggo (a whippet) would LOVE LOVE LOVE this!!

[@alanlilly77]

Awesome video!!

[@FreerideMo]

Ride in Peace!!! Think all over the Time on it, that was an big MTB´ler with so much fun on Bike. Love too see him riding. Never forget him Mc Gazza

[@GoMicro951]

Thank you again for this beautiful edit. Coming back and watching this a second time it's still just as wonderful. Ride on Kelly, RIP.

[@Misterdred3]

great Video!! Ride in Paradise

[@markevans03]

So good

[@k9pirateslair290]

Very nice tribute

[@Miss_Annlaug]

Such a fun video💕💕💕

[@raigard974]

beautiful video

[@brielspeer8101]

Best whippet video there is!!!

[@digitalmop]

You, my friend, are a boss! And the biker is cool too.

[@onlyone3424]

Way cool video. Nice respectful tribute.

[@kuuttinen]

I've watched this a dozen times, such a beautiful and happy vid:)

[@speedsterwinston]

Wonderful Whippet.

[@bkjung391]

Great video.

[@mvbmech]

The Redbull rampage 2021 is here ,And competition is not the same without you, we miss you. You will forever be a legend . Ride In Peace Kelly .

[@yannjoxe8573]

SIMPLEMENT MAGNIFIQUE

[@surfgreen34]

Superbe vidéo !! RIP Mr McGarry.

[@Anathemayhem]

Great tribute!

[@Juniorbritoo19]

Bravo!!! I love Galgos.

[@pcboudreau]

Wonderful vid. We gotta get back to NZ! Lovely interaction with the dog. Well done, y'all

[@CrustyClad]

Excellent vid, thanks for sharing

[@thelian_]

this special bond! Ride unlimited

[@grzegorzfilus5230]

beautiful

[@The_Joy_Finder]

I love how the whippet tries to copy the jumps the bike makes. The sheer joy they share is delightful.

[@fabulous-sport-outdoors]

Beautiful! 💪🏻🔥💥

[@BillHertzing]

What an amazing bond between man and his friend.

[@marcymurraylikes]

why would ANYONE thumbs down this.. I do want to know HOW you trained him to not jump up on bike at speed! If I got on a horse, bike, whatever, my Whippet wanted up!

[@macss6615]

came across this man by accident...............amazing!!!!!!! r.i.p.

[@daisybelcher5571]

Awesome 💗💗

[@nikkidavis4766]

Great video love the whipped rip kelly

[@lf4459]

The most beautiful video on the internet

[@jackshassinger6432]

Worth living for !

[@pjavon100]

What a video!! Love it

[@patspost]

Fabulous.

[@gogomtb1]

amazing dog, amazing human, no wonder this had to be a powerful couple! :D Love the joy in that vid! 🤘McGazza

[@jurajaryn5510]

super video

[@lolindy9233]

Great Video! R.I.P.

[@CrayonsYummyYummy]

I love this video

[@paulomatias4401]

😭😢😟 kelly Mcgarry . Que tristeza perder esse cara.