The Flying Scotsman - Reece Wilson | Full film

Armed with a point to prove, the Trek Factory Racing rider Reece Wilson goes all in, from ultimate highs to deep lows. 2021 was certainly topsy-turvy, a roller coaster ride for the man from the Scottish Borders. This is the story of how Reece got the nickname "The Flying Scotsman".
Quote from Reece:
“Ironically, this film was never planned by myself, Max or Glen. We had agreed that Sleeper Co would do their very best to archive as much footage from the year as possible so we could make a short video recapping the season's events. As you’ll see when you watch it, you can’t plan out professional sports that have this many variables... you can only document what you see and hope you’re gifted with a compelling story to tell. The 2021 season ended up being one of my wildest ones yet. This film takes you through that in its entirety as I go from the lowest lows to the highest highs. It’s equally exciting as it is nerve racking for me to put something with this much detail out into the world but it’s really highlighted to me how much I develop and change throughout the experiences of a race season. I hope this film helps shed some light on the completely invisible, but critically important aspect of World Cup racing; the mental game.
Special thanks to Max and Glen for the ridiculous amount of hours they’ve put in to get this together. I’d also like to say huge thanks to every person who’s supplied footage, supported this film or shared advice throughout the process. This was a big effort from a lot of people and we appreciate any support it receives.”
Produced - Sleeper Co
Director - Max Rendall & Glen Thomson
Presented - Trek Factory Racing & 100%
Photography - Ross Bell
Graphics - Scott Muirhead
Additional Footage - John Lawler, Miles Mallinson, Chris Seager, Clay Porter
Race Run Footage - Red Bull Media House, UCI
Executive Producer - Paul Lambert (NetPerformance)
Distribution - DW Agency
Thanks - Cameron Prentice, Christoph Tritscher
Track list:
- Kick Bong - Mystica
- Moment by JonGegelman
- Worrier - Adam Tell
- Synthtro - The Mystery Lights
- I’m so Tired (Of living in the city) - The Mystery Lights
- Hardcore - SCM - Helike
- It’s Alright - The Mystery Lights
- Can’t get through to my head - The Mystery Lights
- Clock is ticking - Branden Deal
- Heaven Knows - Falak
- Sync24 - From A to A
- Worrier - Adam Tell
- Endless - Deja Mae
- And the stars dried up - Justin Marshall
- Travis Scott Type Beat - Psychadelics
- Fading Away - Break
- Citadel - Kevin Graham
- Intro - The Mystery Lights
- Someone Else is in control - The Mystery Lights
- A Certain Distance - Sean Williams
- Kaminanda - Bamboo Mountain
- Win Some Alternative Version - Jon Gegelman
- Southern Lord - Danijel Zambo
- Too Much Tension - The Mystery Lights
- Nostalgic Eighties - Jon Gegelman
- The Barrenness of a Busy Life - Benja
- Summer Intro - Jon Gegelman
- Luminescent - No Patterns
- Elements - Theatre of Delays
- Whimsical - Jon Gegelman
- Mata Hari - Easy
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[@Sleeper.collective]

This was incredibly fun to make. Hope you all love it! 🙏

[@andrewgbarlow]

So much love for you guys. This is brilliant. Keep up the good work. xx

[@AnonymousMango0]

Great job, got me revved up for the season ahead, get out and ride bikes!

[@Sleeper.collective]

@@andrewgbarlow Man thanks so much we love you back! 👊

[@TheTrekxo]

What a masterpiece of a film! What a season for reece! Hyped up for 2022 races!

[@nomadcarpenter8549]

Bravo.. more of this please 🙏

[@hobmarg]

this is one of the best World Cup Downhill documentaries/films in years, hats off.

[@Bob_Shy_132]

It's like watching a movie.

[@Ganiscol]

49 riveting minutes of insight into whats going on in a racer through ups and downs - no amount of social media posts can convey this. Especially not with this level of production quality and attention to detail in editing! I always thought of Reece as a good and pleasant communicator (really liked his Hardline commentary!) and it shows here as well. Looking forward to the upcoming season and what special things Reece is going to show us - more podiums and wins I hope! 💪

[@Sleeper.collective]

🙏❤️

[@nomadcarpenter8549]

Holy shit. That's the quickest 49min of my life. Went by like a train.

[@PPekka]

WTF! Was that really 49mins? I thought you referred to some "full lenght movie" that this was a shortened version of and then I scrolled back up to check the lenght and god damn! That was the best and fastest 49mins in a long time! Just a great film!

[@BCpov]

That shot at 28:38 😲 Fantastic film! Super entertaining and amazing soundtrack!

[@madlads4574]

Hi bcpov

[@calebmccalla4715]

This documentary made me a die hard Reece fan. He gives his all and has the personality to go along with it.

[@Frorideism]

I'm on my first ever race season on national level, crashed the two last races, felt like garbage to be honest, nerves shot, mind in the wrong place.. Thanks alot for this video and the insights, now i'm going to go pad up, get out there and find my zone again. ☠🙏

[@JeanPineau44]

It's easier when you don't think about it, jump back on it, only remember it as a lesson. I crashed pretty heavily on 2 wheels just before I was supposed to buy my first motorcycle : I bought it immediately after healing, been riding everyday since without a crash !

[@1brenmaster]

At your level or any level really there is no such thing as a bad race run. It’s a win or learn scenario. You learn less from wins .

[@TeddyParker]

"Only fast in the wet." Take that, trolls :) Every bit o speed you have is earned in full. Have nearly had a lifetime of experiences in just a year. Best part about Reece is the honesty. He didn't blame the tire. Or the chain. He felt he sent the drop too deep, and forced the tire into a bad spot. And sent the rock drop too deep, and bottomed out on to his chainring. It's much easier to make improvements when you're honest about the true root of the issue. That said, love to see this lad hang it out in his runs for years to come. Legend.

[@rabwardell758]

That was amazing to watch. I’ll always love the reaction speed of ‘chain off to narrow-hands-speed-tuck’. What a racer 😍

[@thegracefulfail6579]

Bloody Unreal. Exactly what you want leading up to 2022 season for us spectators. Hope you have commissioned Max and Glen for the next seasons Edit. Much Respect dude and keep up the work.

[@10laws2liveby]

Ive been around for over 80 years, and these bike races seem to me the most spectacular and demanding sport of anything I've seen. What a true champ this Scotsman is. He should be allowed to break his face with a smile, just as long as it doesnt slow him down. What a guy.

[@GlenThomsonFilms]

Creative, entertaining, the best film I’ve seen this year.

[@rabwardell758]

🙄🤣

[@PPekka]

WTF! Was that really 49mins? That was the best and fastest 49mins in a long time! Just a great film!

[@bykerjoy737]

To me, Reece is an athlete that carries himself with integrity, honour and honesty. Technically on a bike he is one of the best I have seen. Looking forward to seeing him taking the overall this year and of course winning on home soil, Fort Bill. Great film, hats off to the boys that put this together. 5th watch of this ☺️👌🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@thingswelike]

I think that's the best mountain bike documentary I've ever seen! Incredible!

[@harvellj5226]

I quit downhill a few years back after having a heavy crash, so this was really interesting to me. The film was inspiring, captured the whole vibe of the mountain bike world that I used to love so much. Damn I miss it, incredible film, nicely done 🙌

[@BHALT0S]

Dude, watching this, was like watching Colin Macrae, just going flat out, full on, even with the crashing, and the pureness of the moment, you enjoyed yourself, glad to see you're making it...all the very best, from a Highlander.

[@sean_lundy]

What a lad, I think we might need a warmup music playlist!

[@joelveron8741]

This is the best season video since "Steve Peat How to Win". Absolutely fantastic. Reece Wilson is the most honest downhill racer and Max Rendall is an artist!

[@humanerror3139]

If this film doesn't give you goose bumps, you're not alive. Brill-yant. Here's to a great season Reece, Big Up. 🙂

[@purelymountainbiking4697]

One of the best insights to a rider yet, brilliant footage, masterly edited, quality music and real heartfelt insight into Recce, this is how you do an engaging bike film 🎥 🤟🏆

[@break154videos]

I've been riding since 1987 - I still do bike park, DH and Endoro on my 26" DB Mission and raced at Malverns. For the first time ever I really wanted to win and this video is the best thing I've ever watched that describes the mental processes and combinations of mental, physical, mechanical and environmental conditions that have to come together. Nice one!

[@DominicVictoria]

What I love about bike sports is the way every competitor treats each other as teammates.

[@craigbutler6243]

Gave us mortals a glimpse of the heavens. Full respect to Reece's professionalism & all his fellow riders & what a great production.

[@GYPSYTALES]

Absolutely brilliant bro! Legend 🤘🏼

[@jarednorris9718]

I actually love the bit about another crash curing the "Les Gets mindset". As talented as Reece is on a bike, his ability to turn negatives into positives is a gift that will set him apart.

[@wayneholford9796]

Fantastic, I’ve a new favourite 💪👍👍👍

[@steve45]

That was freakin primetime! What a film! I felt the emotions! What a rollercoaster! This has me pumped for the 22 season already! All the best for the upcoming season, I'll be cheering for you, and i'll be trying to get up to Fort Bill for the annual pilgrimage to see one of the greatest shows on earth!

[@lennygermany1507]

Well well well ,, thanks YT for this suggestion , great Documentary from the editing , Shots , to the Lad himself , 100% Top Class entertainment and insight , Wish you a great 2022 m8

[@jamesquinn9866]

Absolutely beautiful piece of cinematography

[@danielholman3436]

This is one of THE best two wheeled documentaries EVER made. I clicked on this out of curiosity (knowing little about downhill racing) and damned if I didn’t watch the entire thing on the edge of my seat. Well done lads!!!!

[@leefarmer2284]

One of the best thing in the dh scene right now. Definitely reinvigorated the scene since Rat boy left. Brilliant film, great stuff🤘

[@dougiebickerstaff4792]

A true gentleman and great ambassador for the sport,a sponsors dream

[@annerendall9732]

Brilliant Reece 👏 Max and Glen, fantastic filming, absolutely love it 👌😁

[@jmerodgers]

Really compelling watch. Reece's humility and honesty shines through. Great human being and exceptionally talented. Ive never even watched a downhill race. Perfect ambassador for the sport.

[@richardbaldwin4918]

That was fantastic Reece , you’ve scored an Aussie fan 💪👍 I hope you can win a World Cup Overall 🏆🤞

[@timgrant3742]

What a magic film. Thankyou Sleeper co for doing this and by deck Reece ya a mad man.

[@jakubgabris6901]

The best bike related movie in a long time. 👍Better than gwin's video series and dare I say it, fast life.

[@jonahfreedman4986]

one of the best video pieces i have ever seen, what a masterpiece

[@rodcrew1124]

GOOSEBUMPS

[@shade_33]

This is probably the most underrated sports doco I've ever seen!

[@Flopsaurus]

I don't follow downhill racing at all, and that was still riveting. Insightful interviews, incredible shots, and great direction.

[@talkingouttayourtube]

Reece, we all wish you well and would love to see you racing again in 2023. We are ready when you are... find that zone lad. 💛

[@hmcgfilms]

Such a good production Reece

[@tf_edits6505]

Such a great lesson was taught in this documentary. When shit gets tough, never give up because you never know what the outcome will be.

[@DylanPoulsen]

what.... absoloutely lost for words right now. so so so awesome. best of luck for this season reece. get it

[@OvelNick]

Insanity... Gnarly adrenaline fueled insanity!! Amazing documentary! It's the first time really watching and understanding the downhill piece of the sport. There's no place to bale. "I think I'll toss it to the left. Tree. Right? Rock dune and century old root system." Leaving the best way to safely ride the courses is to finish, no safeties. Ultimate flow state mindset I'd imagine. Mind blowing!!

[@philippegingras6282]

Reece seems like such a great guy, loved by his peers too. Looking forward to witnessing his comeback this year.

[@AndyJohnson-hi4rb]

i havnt rode for around 5 years after shattering my talus, I really enjoyed watching this it makes me wanna get out on bike but defo scared of future injury to ankle (mental block maybe)....As for perfect run Ive gotta say Aaron Gwin chainless has to be up there :)

[@jamesdlt2714]

Reece Wilson and sleeper going together like bread and butter 🔥

[@wattermelon1510]

It is so incredible what these guy's do on bikes and how they put their lives on the line to be the best. Mad props to them and the makers of this film. So well done by all. Thank you for this.

[@johnmc1705]

Thoroughly enjoyed that documentry. Thanks. 😊

[@chrislaing123]

what an incredibly inspiring video. amazing all around. I sat and watched every moment, glued to the TV; cringing as he crashed and felt happiness for his win. what an experience it must be

[@CreatureSkateboardC2]

Legend, that run with the crash will be forever remembered

[@gcm747]

I don’t know what I’m more impressed with. What he can do or what the bike can take.

[@Rafalce]

Soo good this production came up, Reece Wilson is a podium animal, dafinitely proved it, a lot to come from him hopefully too!! LOVE the riding style man!

[@craigoneill4504]

That captured the whole downhill phenomena perfectly, a whole seaon in a few moments of time, what an awesome production! Thank you, I was on the edge of my seat just watching it!

[@paulmurden7621]

Firstly kudos to Reece for being so open and frank about all this. Secondly what a great video, well done to everyone who was involved!

[@dons4europe]

Well done Reece , you had nothing to prove to us . Cant wait to see what 2022 brings . Smash it lad.

[@bradleyefc]

Yes Reece 💪🤘

[@porterdallenbach1639]

Amazing video! I don't expect this level every video. Appreciate the honesty about your emotions, Reece.

[@konstantinlinde4534]

hands down best documentary I have ever seen

[@michaelfrantsich]

A really good watch that! All the best for '22!

[@evanblackwell3920]

I'm 6mins in and this is already blowing my mind. Unreal good.

[@TAZMON20]

A truly excellent insight into what it takes not just to win but to survive and push your limits every time and what a humble guy Reece is, not taking things for granted, appreciates the position he has achieved and constantly working to maintain what is expected, excellent work.

[@joaocorreia7518]

Incredibly good movie!! 2022 season will be mad!! cheers Reece!!

[@tahoeebikes]

TRUE KING OF THE NORTH

[@noahmac8847]

Absolutely amazing Reece !!! 👌

[@lewiscollins3571]

Absolutely top notch. Gonna be rewatching this a lot I think!

[@Crazycol5734]

Absolutely fantastic documentary on Reece, riveting throughout, well done Max and Co

[@nomadcarpenter8549]

I fucking love watching this guy light it up. And you've got to respect the guys self awareness. 2022 is gonna be awesome 👌

[@charliebanks8979]

Incredible documentry, Reece is such a deeply likeable person and most importantly - insanely good at bicycle riding

[@ramsobbins600]

Such an amazing film, cheers to a massive 22 season

[@the30Amechanic]

What a film! What a guy!

[@thargor6750]

wow.... Filmed like an old school race video. Has a rad style, what an awesome attitude, wow love this guy.

[@calumenous]

Having stayed up many a night in NZ to watch last season - that was such a perfect recap. One week to Lourdes. Lets go!

[@scrutch666]

Awesome music picked. Awesome riding. Awesome story.

[@davefellows]

Epic doco. I watched it when it first came out and just watched again and enjoyed it just as much as the first time. Well done Sleeper Collective!

[@marcmaza2821]

18:33 I remember that day! Riding just chilling taking a break then Reece Wilson video crash bad! 😮 keep killing it Reece looking forward to 2022 race season! 👊🏼

[@twecharclimber]

4 th time watching this and it's still as good as the first time, it's inspirational watching an athlete in the pursuit of excellence 🙌

[@kresokresovski7515]

Beautiful. Immersive. Can’t wait for more!

[@lewiscarr7116]

Some ledgend art their my friend your an inspiration excited for the season 💪

[@areject17]

One of my favorite videos I’ve watched in awhile

[@Killjoy434]

Absolutely brilliant! Best of luck for 2022 Reece!

[@mash661]

Incredible film! Reece, you're a champ already as far as I'm concerned... I watched that Red Bull Hard Line with no idea of what you'd been through, thinking that you were awesome commentating. Even more impressive given that massive spill just before. Love your attitude, your openness and good humour in the face of adversity! Something for us all to learn! Inspiring beyond your wild bike riding... hats off, and hats off to the directors of this film too. Would love to see more stuff like this!

[@liamrossvisuals7194]

Goosebumps every time I see the win in snowshoe, one of the best docs I’ve seen in a while

[@lewismackey5847]

honestly amazing to watch, well done to everyone involved!

[@chuntbumps]

Incredible! Thanks for bringing us along for the journey! Send it!

[@blackapturphotography306]

Absolutely outstanding work from everyone involved

[@anderscma0790]

What an amazing thing to watch! Video clips were so good, and Reeces level of reflection on the year makes the whole thing world class! Hands down the best mtb portrait I've ever seen!

[@stewartthom4211]

What an absolute great watch that was 👌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🚴‍♂️💨

[@alicoghill]

Petition for a Reece Wilson start gate banger playlist please.

[@Junoescobarone]

Watched this high,, almost cried...It's incredible Reece!

[@niseach]

Outstanding work folks. Very best of success for the season Reece. Can't wait for Fort Bill.

[@goingoutotheparty1]

Great to find this on KZbin, Enjoyable Documentary all round, love the Sport, Love Trek, Always back a Scotsman in the wet! :) ,and Hat's Off Excellent Tune Selection - proper 90's Extreme Sports cool Tunes- Nice. Good Luck in the Future Racing Reece- stay Frosty :)

[@c2c0rider]

This was flipping amazing on all levels, thank you to everyone involved!

[@highlandendurorider6519]

Bloody awesome video. 👌 prepare your self for this year as it’s going to be a another hell of a ride. My self and the hole of Scotland will be rooting for ya 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@thegrumpydeveloper]

The behind the scenes mental game behind this was really interesting. Awesome doc.

[@alyslam3204]

Absolutely amazing, incredible to see behind the scenes all that goes on mentally because at the end of the day all we see as spectators is your results. This is just nuts, love it!

[@andyashla]

If he is the Flying Scotsman then I am the Norwegian Turtle. I like a more leisurely pace mountain biking so I have less risk of death. Ha ha! This is an excellent documentary from every angle. Thanks!

[@Puddinghead]

Thank you Reece and max. That was really really insightful. Was glued to it. What a story and what a way to tell it.