The Adventure Dispatch: Ultra Romance

Deep in the remote wild of New England lies an enigmatic figure, with piercing eyes like the Night's King, to which many names are attributed. Boltar Benedict, Poppi, Juan Cool Romance, Turbo Romance-it's all really beside the point, as it's his message that's truly important. It's a tale told through unbridled, unpretentious adventure. No, he doesn't ride for Insta-likes, he's spearheading a movement of living simply and getting out in nature. And even if you're not daring enough to tromp through the bush to find him, you're still invited along for the ride.
Music:
“Ice in the Spring," by Yellow Eyes
“Been All Around this World," by Six Dollar String Band
Production:
Director: Warren Kommers
Producer: AVERingenuity

[@freehubmag]

Still one of the best videos on the internet 🙌

[@JordiBN]

Black metal + bikepacking = awesomeness

[@Metal-Possum]

Blackpacking. :P

[@swampymaan]

"I'm pretty tired. I think I'll go home now"

[@siey2]

I love black metal and biking.

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

me too

[@G-man45444]

Hahahah.... I blast slayer and Sepultura on a Bluetooth speaker while riding

[@Metal-Possum]

@@G-man45444 That's so trendy. It's supposed to be some band from the depths of Europe with less than 5 fans that you can listen alone while you cycle through the woods.

[@MikeBertelsenDK]

Sunny day - Shorts Cold night - Shorts Winter and snow - Shorts

[@gabeb.3733]

Benedict is the man! Definitely a big influence on bringing adventure biking to the forefront of cycling. Great video plus the black metal sound track? Frickin awesome!

[@virgilproductions]

There is so much "perfect" going on in the imagery I almost can't stand it 😍 his hair, the woods, fire, food, music and then the snow at the end! Lovely.

[@titaniumgravel]

I like these videos that reach everyone as opposed to just aero, aero, aero. Well done!

[@eddiepliers1]

But he has Aerotech gloves on! But I also like the departure of competitive cycling in this series. Cycling for the everyman.

[@RixterNow]

Agreed. There are so many aspects to riding a bike and often we only see 1

[@jessewillem]

This guy looks so young, yet his hairs are grey. I think it's a testament that this type of lifestyle keeps you young, that is not the face of a stressed man. Unreal! ❤

[@kaffeemitcola6506]

Metal and cycling fit perfect together! I listen to stuff like that and love it. THANK GOD IT IS A BIT WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT TO THOSE 1000S OTHERS OF VIDEOS.

[@fbspin]

this was unbelievably awesome!

[@namron1617]

I like this simple life, you don't have to think about anything else, that you wake up in the morning feeling relaxed, that you are relaxed, that you are relaxed

[@marcoottaviano527]

If you want to live simply in the nature, there's nothing better than the latest expensive bike tech.

[@TREEfool]

Haha!

[@juiceboxt.v8192]

lol yeah i know right

[@tomfox9880]

Don't forget to make it look like it's 12 years older by paying more for chrome wheels and cranks

[@TREEfool]

Tom Fox Yes! haha

[@evanfischer4539]

Is that bike a specialized awol?

[@robappleby583]

Matthew McConaughey made me laugh out loud. Thanks for that. We all need our idols.

[@lampman1337]

black metal soundtrack on a corporate made video.... interesting....

[@sKunKeNsTeiN]

Because he rides the custom Specialized blackmetal Awol

[@polyushkopole5292]

Haha, black metal is just meant for entertainment purposes, you know right? Serves the capital just as the brands, it’s not even art dude

[@bubstacrini8851]

​@@polyushkopole5292of course it's human artifice, the root of the abbreviation "art"

[@stimmyoulating1295]

the STAR IS born

[@julekkepler8618]

Love the last shot, how the climbing road and the hill makes an 'S'! Great stuff all-round!

[@tylerbuon]

Absolutely loving the Adventure Dispatch videos. If you were to go international and get visual stories from others around the world that would be sick!

[@wilbuzllf5057]

Awesome short film, and a terrific person it would seem :) Agree about the bike, on of the few good inventions that can help man rather than destroy us. Add sailboat to that as well and we have the two perfect vehicles to take us anyway any time.

[@Reeses0810]

Ditch the bike and walk/hike truly simplistic

[@RyanArnaudin]

A work of art on every level

[@kejsarmakten]

Beautiful video. Love what the Yellow eye tunes did to the mood. Nice pick!

[@thetalkingfly]

super epic! i love this!

[@chris_noswe]

I love this fucking video

[@fauzanfarouqi7015]

"by take care of myself, the day will take of me"

[@strzebowiska]

This is the spirit that Specialized should uphold, not the pursuit of Roubaix Cafe, Epic Design etc. for infringement of imaginary copyright.

[@Souzaphotos]

Shocked in the best way possible hearing black metal in a bike add, awesome!

[@luzbel4469]

More of this kind of videos please.

[@alva8818]

Esse video mudou mais meu conceito sobre a bike! Muito bom! Esse cara sabe viver!

[@dorianblue4229]

And the bike is an AWOL... isnt it. A much regrettably discontinued bike that is a legend even in Italy and of which I so happily managed to grab one of the very last specimens! In Italy we have a saying... "you don't don't ever sell your Awol"... true story 😌. Hope you'll go back on full steel some day soon!

[@azoique]

What an amazing person.

[@colourheists5587]

the first time i ever wanted to dive in

[@TA-kv3nm]

a cemetery, fire (albiet controlled), nature and a cabin. All we need is some corpse paint to go alongside this music.

[@russellwilliams7589]

Two wheels set him free, Wind whispers tales of open road, Ron's heart takes the lead.

[@nankness]

This made me smile broadly

[@simianrelative]

Game-winning soundtrack right there

[@PhilAndersonOutside]

Fantastic!

[@ivanburbanoluzuriaga9797]

Que excelente Fondo la 🚲 te brinda esa libertad inigualable y la pasión por la Naturaleza

[@Sameerhomecomedy]

wow ultra!!! i read about you in my news paper in india. & then i become a fan of you & your life style. you are an amazing guy. its good that i found you in google & youtube. nice..

[@Tuguldur_]

Never tried Black Metal + Cycling combination after all these years i'll try it.,

[@daveisom]

3:00... inspires a hearty laugh. Hello friend!

[@Lughnerson]

Liking Viking Biking.

[@aslavetomybones]

Fabulous inspirational short film

[@plusbonus9017]

Great attitude. Love the canvas bags and the whole Scando-retro vibe. ✌

[@markk527]

just sad, that Specialized doesn't build reliable bikes anymore. I cracked a Diverge Frame after 6000km, got a replacement and after just a bit over 2000km the frame starts creaking again. I wonder how long it will take until it's also trash. As a replacement, I've ordered a custom steel frame. I just hope my Diverge lasts until it gets here. The Diverge was my 5th and last Specialized.

[@semounaful]

Now I know where Sean Conway gets his look

[@jeremysweeten2792]

very hipster, but still great video. Absolute truth: bicycle is the best invention. Put humanity forward with minimal risk.

[@lukeholloway7836]

I wouldn't day his a hipster more of a hippy so to speack

[@KeepSmilingAdventures]

A simple life upon a simple bike is the key

[@SpiritofPluto]

Excellent!

[@hammeredscout]

That was a great video. Bravo. Bravo.

[@grimage2]

So agree with what you say, simple is best and the bike is perfect for that

[@gregmarcus3064]

Goddamit! Six years ago. Where was I in my cycling life that such a lifestyle and genre exists. Excuse me I have to set my Rapha gear on fire.

[@JDToonyVizArt]

This is hilarious! Great vid!

[@HomemakerDaze]

Black metal and biking!

[@instacheese]

Imma gonna have to get me some shorts like that. Epic.

[@al-du6lb]

Is this what they mean by the spirit of gravel? I like to think so..

[@rapportbuilding3474]

it only took sixteen viewings to see the street sign

[@SuperJohnnyO]

I'm now in an Ultra Bromance.

[@D.Eldon_]

My wife and I are still rolling on the floor with laughter! Stop! My sides are beginning to hurt! I think the funniest line was unintended: "I've never owned a car ... I've never had to do the payments ... I have loads of free time because I don't need to make a lot of money." The thought that immediately sprang to mind was: "What! Have you not priced a top-of-the-line Specialized bike?! Of course you need to make a lot of money!!!!!" ;-D

[@bleuify7]

you are easily amused

[@VincentTamer]

Last time I checked high end bikes cost a fraction of what a car costs.

[@dakotafalkenroth417]

Also you didn’t take in account the bike was probably LOANED to him just for the video by specialized. It’s a marketing commercial.

[@miamoben]

Matthew McConaughey? 2:50

[@marcmcshane]

Hansthehorrible I made that print for him and had it laminated. I presented it to him on a ride up in Vermont a few years ago and I kid you not, I've never seen someone more genuinely excited, not even a child on Christmas morning. true story.

[@kris8165]

Run Forest run! 😁

[@rabakmata]

this video is proof that you can blend nature with black metal! Hail!

[@pathosdivision]

I can always get behind people who are unapologetic about being themselves, keep on ridin' Poppi.

[@ryanboeding1318]

Was that a photo of ?Matthew McConaughey? Love it. Hey Ultra I’m in Western mass let’s go for a ride sometime, I’d love to buy you a beer and learn more.

[@Clownconspirator]

yellow eyes -- best black metal band out of new england

[@tirmikj5]

Goooood ;) cheers

[@peacockbleu]

Serious comedy at its finest. Ride on, Turbo! 🚲💨

[@dwhhhhhhhhhh]

very good parody

[@kevinbusta6109]

very good,,!

[@TheKinsayan]

Yaaaay ! Free your mind, Ride your Bike and live ! What model is the best to ride an Ultra on road?

[@jamiecox2506]

It's clever marketing from this chap

[@MarArraes]

Into the wild

[@recyclespinning9839]

Quote : one of the few human inventions that can actually help humans , as opposed put them forward just to set them back. Or something close to what he said. That's deep... Specialized sponsored

[@zombeast23]

Man On Bike Awesome

[@sergiuxp]

Great video! I have a Specialized TriCross that I can't wait to ride after I recover from knee surgery.

[@hamawy33]

👍

[@javid.l2912]

The new Thoreau.

[@jonathandecleire18]

Awesome video! What kind of budget are you talking about here?

[@UhuruFrontier]

Once you have your bike, a high quality tent and equipment, and clothing, all you really need to get is food. That is why he said he spends a lot of money on food.

[@radiohobbyist13]

I like his philosophy. I need to know where I can get those stainless steel water bottles?

[@radiohobbyist13]

Thanks for the reply. I believe that the standard size water bottle for bicycles is 24 ounces. And of course the water bottle cage will only fit a 24 ounce bottle as well. So if I wanted to purchase a 40 ounce bottle from Klean Kanteen I would need to find a source for the larger water bottle cage for attaching to my bicycle. Any ideas?

[@jasoncarroll8182]

David Branscome velo orange mojave bottle cages and kleen kanteens

[@ronwhite8503]

This is either a wonderful spoof or the most painfully preened prickster I have ever seen.

[@sKunKeNsTeiN]

There's a reason why the blackmetal soundtrack is played. Ultra romance rides the custom designed black metal AWOL #blackmetalawol

[@andrehendrik]

Awesome satire!

[@ReginaldJKornblow]

I love this doofus.

[@al-du6lb]

he has a youtube channel

[@noodles0101]

legend

[@MrGgoss1]

damn where is that cabin?!

[@kevinb_3054]

You guys should make a video what's faster a GoPro hero 4 on your bike your chest or helmet

[@jeremyp1536]

Gotta Love Sponsorships & Not Working

[@strzebowiska]

These things happen to people who do something unique, not to those who just breathe.

[@renegonza4327]

nice empty road , no vehicular traffic , perfect place to bike

[@eddieallen6401]

Like many things that Ronnie does, you should and shouldn't take this too seriously.

[@sanalkmohanan]

Great............ :)

[@naved.a]

why are some people disliking this?

[@JabYoFace]

Ok this dude is fuckin awesome

[@pablocastanon9641]

Haha you made it Romance!!

[@alexjeanfernandes4802]

Which bike was used in the movie? Thank you

[@Eruizela]

awesome Charles Manson

[@johndorian7564]

He is the definition of Rad

[@shemmac4700]

im not sure what to think - can someone tell me what i should be thinking - im confused

[@felicetanka]

Cars kill, planes are vectors for missiles.the bicycle is lucky.

[@mbords01]

nuts!

[@WildOutdoorLiving]

The music is cool but the first half of the video definitely felt a little bit all over the place as a result. Super cool set up though.... and is that picture of Matthew Mcconaughey?

[@johnalcantara6892]

Yes indeed that's Matthew!!

[@shonFEEZY]

agree, Poppi's tone and mantra and even the editing did not jive with that sound.

[@Hintonbro.]

Wait - You mean I don’t need a $20K S-Works to be happy?