A few years ago, I rode the Heck 50 miler at a time in my life when my mental health was really suffering and I was lacking direction and commitment to self-improvement. While I can't claim everything is great now, I can absolutely tell you that training for and riding that race helped me find the direction I needed to start on the road to greater happiness. This film is awesome. Congrats to the filmmakers and Jeremy for putting on a great event year after year.
@blueforestfilms3 жыл бұрын
Very glad the film resonated with you. Staying on that line is a constant task. Enjoy the ride!
@messorgrim39253 жыл бұрын
God Bless You, Sir!
@lildannefantom61952 жыл бұрын
Nice bro. Hope the fog is still burning away for you. Ride on.
@rontimber85662 жыл бұрын
Beautiful thoughts, thanks for sharing.
@SCOTT-vm5nj2 жыл бұрын
I need that exact direction…
@Kai-vy9uq2 жыл бұрын
Great Movie! It´s describe the meaning of Life. Family and riding a Bike. You don´t need even more in life
@mattmcdowell52252 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeremy. The bike is amazing medicine for the soul. Post leukemia... the bike is STILL bringing me back to being my FULL SELF again.
@blueforestfilms2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, Matt!
@bob-b3692 жыл бұрын
An accurate representation of what biking can do for one's mental health. Huge props to you for being open and honest!
@ronwhite85033 жыл бұрын
That was not what I was expecting......it turned out to be so much more. Glad you and your family pulled through; thanks for sharing in this lovely film.
@blueforestfilms3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Ron.
@VincentForDesign3 ай бұрын
Came for the video, stayed for the story. Thanks for sharing your personal journey so openly, thank you thank you and wishing you, your wife and family all the best!
@ywhat52792 жыл бұрын
I like riding too. Thanks for the sharing.
@luca0ben2 жыл бұрын
I was really surpriised by this film. It was unespected but loved that! Enjoy life.
@blueforestfilms Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@3smoke2 жыл бұрын
I too have broke down in tears on a long hike for no reason. It's amazing what your brain will let you hear when you turn everything off.
@paultaylorbikes3 жыл бұрын
This needs to go on for 2hours!!! Please make many different versions. Vets on bikes, midlife crisis on bikes, men on bikes etc! Thank you for this video, I could go on and on.
@blueforestfilms3 жыл бұрын
I would love to create more content like this. I totally hear you. The bike is a wonderful vehicle of change in many lives. Thank you for watching and for your enthusiasm about this project. It means a lot.
@goldenmath4091 Жыл бұрын
Awesome man, for you, your family and what cycling means to alot of people, it's about connection Have a good one, and always enjoy
@BluecollarBackcountry3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your story. This will touch more of us than you realize.
@blueforestfilms3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It’s so nice to know Jeremy’s story is relating to so many. Appreciate your comment.
@peterandkodiak97622 жыл бұрын
As a fellow ER/Med-Surg. Lic. Nurse I understand.........................The message was brilliant and with excellent content. Thank you for sharing your "vulnerability" here and in "paying it forward" in the way you do. A+
@blueforestfilms Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Feline-friend007 Жыл бұрын
I also work in mental healthcare, and six months ago i started going on longer rides up here in northern Norway on my gravel bike. Longest ride in the summer was 147 km Through some of the most beautiful farmland id ever seen. It was always right in my vicinity, but id never had a reason to travel there by car. After that long ride, i felt privileged to be alive.
@Nickescaped3 жыл бұрын
I like your words! Trying to find that line again. I’m 66 now. At 35, I rode as much as I could, but riding seemed to get in the way of raising 4 boys with my beautiful wife. It truly didn’t have to, but it did. So, riding diminished to practically nothing. I now have the time, but just finding it very very hard to find those regular rides to bump up the base miles. Your film provides some incentive for sure!! I hope to see you at the heck of the north in ‘23 … maybe even ‘22 if I could find that “ON” switch. Thanks for the help.
@blueforestfilms3 жыл бұрын
I’m glad you found inspiration in the film! I’ll be riding my first Heck this weekend. Haven’t had time to train due to work and raising young kiddos, but am absolutely looking forward to a full day of pedaling and time spent with my own thoughts. Thanks for watching and engaging.
@Nickescaped3 жыл бұрын
@@blueforestfilms have a great ride!
@marioGarcia-du9eh3 жыл бұрын
your right i did the same race bike touring bike cruising bike mtb bike gave them all away! just now found the on switch loving my mtb and cruiser but i still need that race bike long distance high! im 69 im not done yet! thank you for your post!
@michaelmontalvo57573 жыл бұрын
"My family, my family." Wonderful film. Thank you sharing your story. Keep pedaling.
@XLBikingInternational2 жыл бұрын
Today I was thinking of quitting... XL Biking has a beautiful mission, but it needs backers, here in Europe they're so hard to find :( Anyway, watching "The Good Line" made me reconsider. This short video was able to convey what I was feeling, and I want to thank everyone involved in producing it! I've already sold a bike, and was thinking of selling the gravel bike - not anymore! I wanna ride, I want to keep on fighting so fat riders like me can have the apparel they need to keep riding too! Thank you so much!
@TresChica882 жыл бұрын
Keep doing what you're doing - all bodies on bikes!
@coreyreeder23213 жыл бұрын
Beautiful storytelling. So glad you and your bride are pulling through. That’s a story that everyone needs to hear
@blueforestfilms3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Corey.
@toddvandagrifft842 жыл бұрын
The part where he was talking about breaking down and having that emotional release... I recently had an almost identical experience. I've never seen everything so clearly or the same since. I hope everyone finds their moment of grace.
@Thomas1965K2 жыл бұрын
My wife was not interested in cycling and did not understand what it meant to me. Of course there was also a lack of communication on my side. In the end we got divorced. But I am healthy and cycling will allways be part of me. And it will never disappoint me. Thank you so much for your awesome video about lessons in live and how to find a ballance. And one comment ot the guys at youtube: This is one of these videos you DO NOT interrupt with stupid commercials!
@grishkazmey57982 жыл бұрын
Greetings from Vladivostok! I myself ride a bike in one, shoot videos and edit videos purely for myself. To review them and wonder - did I really do it? I'm already 38. You know, at first the video was ordinary for me, like everyone else. But the monologue of words and the shots of plunging into the pond are just amazing, to the point of goosebumps (I already felt the temperature of the water). Good luck, health and a smooth road.
@atmphotog2 жыл бұрын
So glad this popped up in my recommendations, great story.
@blueforestfilms2 жыл бұрын
Glad it found you! Thanks for watching.
@MrShoji51502 жыл бұрын
Everything looks beautiful, and peaceful….
@brianmessemer29737 ай бұрын
A cycling film that is really a metaphor for life in many ways. Beautiful. Thank you for sharing with the world - I applaud your emotional courage to do so, I got something out of it!
@VitorMadeira2 жыл бұрын
Precious. Very helpful little video. Quite inspirational. Thank you and greetings from Portugal.
@tonypaddler2 жыл бұрын
Such a great film, I initially played this video for potential scenery but took away so much more than that.
@blueforestfilms Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@PMcKay003 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your personal story. It resonated with me.
@blueforestfilms3 жыл бұрын
Very glad it resonated with you, Peter. Thanks for taking the time to watch.
@simonbell67452 жыл бұрын
Very honest appraisal. You admit your love for the hobby is out of whack but then say you love it. I think that’s beautifully honest.
@timphelps35682 жыл бұрын
Glad I found this video in my search for gravel biking. Very inspirational and well documented!
@blueforestfilms Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@g.r.29853 жыл бұрын
I came for the biking, stayed for the story telling. Great video, brother (respectfully). Good luck and safe travels. I feel very similar on my rides.
@blueforestfilms3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Foxr63 жыл бұрын
Love how honest and open you are! Cheers
@blueforestfilms3 жыл бұрын
I’m glad you recognized the vulnerability in this. I can’t speak for Jeremy but I imagine there is a sense of freedom in speaking truth like he did. Thanks for watching!
@curtiscollins21743 ай бұрын
Very well done sir.. I to have broke and cycling brought me back..
@fattony62993 жыл бұрын
Pure inspiration. Thank you. x
@jakebailey1463 жыл бұрын
Great job Jeremy and Blue Forest Films!
@blueforestfilms3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, Jake!
@mariocouture15962 жыл бұрын
Wow double wow!!! Amazing film. Touching on so many levels. Thank you for doing this.
@blueforestfilms2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@rogervansimpsen16572 жыл бұрын
Down to earth story...takes courage to be that honest...nice music by the way... 👊🏻
@voydnaught13972 жыл бұрын
That was beautiful, thank you. What a great metaphor for the way to live life.
@stefansteibl63102 жыл бұрын
Great and real documentary. Enjoyed it while cycling indoors! Ride on!
@blueforestfilms2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Haha love that you watched it while cycling.
@davec60872 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this. Just about clicked away at the beginning when it looked like it was about to be another "technical" how to improve your riding video. Instead, it turned out to be a beautiful story. I rediscovered cycling through the Gravel genre, getting back on the bike at the beginning of the pandemic after a 15 year absence. It has helped me to rediscover a core element of myself, and in doing so, renewed my zest for life, at 62. Bless you and your family.
@pierre-louistharreau2608 Жыл бұрын
beautiful documentary, thank you :)
@blueforestfilms Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Appreciate you watching and glad you enjoyed it.
@andrewcartergreen2 жыл бұрын
Possibly the most relatable thing I’ve ever watched. I have been going through a very similar enlightenment the last few months with my wife. Thanks for sharing.
@blueforestfilms2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Andrew. Wishing you well.
@philcampeau3 жыл бұрын
This was such a joy to watch. Having made the drive from Canada a few times to do this event. I can say that Jeremy taking the time to greet you as finish is wonderful. Can't wait to make the drive again.
@blueforestfilms3 жыл бұрын
Jeremy’s a great guy! Thanks for watching.
@chrislkay2 жыл бұрын
Inspirational film, thanks.
@blueforestfilms2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Glad you found inspiration in the story.
@petterleife59452 жыл бұрын
Beautiful film.
@tdoscher1 Жыл бұрын
A few years ago I rode your Le Grand du Nord. Beautiful area and ride. Heck of the north is still on my list to ride yet.
@locomotionbike3 жыл бұрын
I love it!! Such a example to me. Thanks ! 🥰
@blueforestfilms3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Lucas. Knowing the story resonates is fulfilling.
@gravelpack85363 жыл бұрын
Love what you are doing and well done video, also beautifully vulnerable to help others, pure gold man pure gold.
@alandoss9352 Жыл бұрын
I needed to hear this. Thanks from the mountains of West Virginia.
@TalesofAdventure2 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful production 😎👏
@frankducett92 жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing stories in this video. Thank you!
@raymondkarlsson97942 жыл бұрын
Didn’t know that KZbin had such beautiful content. Very fine documentary! All my love
@davehoover88533 жыл бұрын
Read the title and was not at all sure what to expect. Very pleasant surprise, grinding the dirt miles, having some soul time and coming out with a way to improve the most important things in your life. Great presentation and right on the mark!
@blueforestfilms3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Dave.
@pegleg19682 жыл бұрын
This film is awesome.
@blueforestfilms2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.
@SaddlesAndBars3 жыл бұрын
Outstanding storytelling and reflections here. Not my situation, but still speaks so much to the deeper meaning that cycling also has for me. An amazing 11min-journey. Thanks for that- Holger [Saddles & Bars VLOG]
@blueforestfilms3 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@renan39162 жыл бұрын
beautiful story, really inspiring
@blueforestfilms2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@johnbetus3783 жыл бұрын
Good for you, I like the "Good Line" making that bigger move from avoiding those depressions and ruts, a couple yards away, to getting through life. Cycling helps, one ride at a time... time so well spent.
@blueforestfilms3 жыл бұрын
Time in the saddle is definitely well spent. I find that even a quick commute to work will suffice. Meeting Jeremy and getting to tell his story definitely got me a little more interested in longer rides. Thanks for watching.
@johnbetus3783 жыл бұрын
@@blueforestfilms A pleasure, you added another "level" to most cycling postings, it was meaningful and appreciated. Gravel, is a relatively new genre for me, just built my second dedicated gravel bike, from a carbon cross frame, I was so happy to find that I could fit 40mm tires, It was a happy day! Still ride road and mtb...but if I could only have one bike.... gravel, it would be.
@Dwyeb73 Жыл бұрын
This is exactly what I needed to see and hear. Thank you.
@blueforestfilms Жыл бұрын
Very glad the story was impactful for you. Thanks for watching!
@nickpatten52632 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic and inspiring film. Wish it was longer. Certainly made me think about cycling and how it affects my mental health..in a good way. Thank you for sharing.
@tomgavlas-alpinetrails81432 жыл бұрын
amazing story thank you
@blueforestfilms2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@dylanweinand-flannery37785 ай бұрын
This is incredible!
@louismorrissey57503 жыл бұрын
Instantly subscribing after watching this! Best short film I’ve seen. Way to go 👍
@blueforestfilms3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Louis! Really appreciate that.
@royeglass27523 жыл бұрын
Outstanding video packed with so much. Very timely for me as I navigate very uncertain waters. Cycling has been my sanity for years.... For such a time as this, I’m so glad I stumbled on this video! God bless!
@blueforestfilms3 жыл бұрын
So glad you did stumble upon it. This is what it’s all about. Stay well and enjoy the ride.
@nashgawri48692 жыл бұрын
Hi Jeremy, Really enjoyed the short film, honesty and the message it conveyed. We all will/do go through similar difficulties that life brings our way. I hope and wish that we all have the good fortune of finding " The Good Line" keep pedaling 🙏
@blueforestfilms Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@JEstr3572 жыл бұрын
Great video, felt the emotions there. I'm a nurse as well working in surgery for 10yrs and been riding for 4yrs now. The sense of just riding your bike gives me that peace and ability to just go away from all the stress. Last year was tough for my wife and I as I would be gone for half a day of weekends when riding, got her a bike and took her riding with me. She then understood the joy and sense of peace that I find when I ride. It's still currently snow melting season at the moment here but I can't wait to ride outside and take my wife with me and hopefully my son as well when he's a bit older. This video hits home for me. Thank you for making this video.
@jpw61112 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your ride of life.
@davenygaard29873 жыл бұрын
Great movie Jeremy. You and your team did an amazing job of capturing the spirit of gravel as well as The Heck and the impact it can make in our lives.
@blueforestfilms3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Dave!
@ClarkesOutThere3 жыл бұрын
Great movie and such a true message. Can't wait to get out there ...
@blueforestfilms3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Ben! Enjoy riding.
@rm7092 жыл бұрын
thank you for this film; i had a good release of some emotional rustiness. cheers
@SaHaRaSquad2 жыл бұрын
Oh man, that part about addiction really resonated wtih me. Though I never had such emotional moments on the bike, for me a certain song really hit that spot.
@flanderrc2 жыл бұрын
Such a great film! Thank you for creating it, and thank you Jeremy for sharing your story with us!
@blueforestfilms2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it.
@michaelhayward75722 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful video. Thank you.
@BonkoTheFat2 жыл бұрын
Man, I was half listening to this while working and then right around when you started talking about your life feeling rusty, like you'd gotten off the good line- that caught my attention. Thanks fro makin this. Gonna go sign up for some races.
@bikesf2 жыл бұрын
Love the aerial shots
@fjodorgrigorow38512 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this amazing feeling! Wishing you good health and wealth to keep this going!
@simonguard50872 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this and your honesty has made me think about myself and those close to me, I’m in England but hope I can ride your roads in the not too distant future. Thanks 🙏
@blueforestfilms2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, Simon.
@mattwilliams3104 Жыл бұрын
This was beautifully done. I have recently gotten into gravel biking and live in St. Paul, MN. I will be adding this event to my to do list
@blueforestfilms Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, Matt! Enjoy your riding.
@StephenMarceau2 ай бұрын
I can totally relate….excellent film
@RhettBonner3 жыл бұрын
Great film! Way to go Jeremy!
@blueforestfilms3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Rhett!
@simonpage2941 Жыл бұрын
What an inspirational little film.... I didn't expect that & really enjoyed listening to your journey! I wish we had more gravel events in the UK 🙂
@blueforestfilms Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@kevinchamot42652 жыл бұрын
Very inspiring, needed that
@blueforestfilms2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@Nahhnope3 жыл бұрын
This was great. Keep the cycling content up!
@blueforestfilms3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I would love to produce another cycling film.
@kitcarturboprinz8982 жыл бұрын
So inspiring and emotionally touching! Thank you very much for sharing!
@Arunallr2 жыл бұрын
I really enjoying this video! Good video.
@davidklatzko4 ай бұрын
This is great!
@luckypaulpu3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful work!
@blueforestfilms3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@LaRuta-sk8rr3 жыл бұрын
Great story. Thanks for sharing.
@blueforestfilms3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@tony3602010 Жыл бұрын
Wooaw inspiring a lot!
@mattdelcomyn80123 жыл бұрын
Sweet meaningful intimate story. Thanks for sharing and making a beautiful movie!
@OldDocThedan3 жыл бұрын
So much more than I expected. I figured... meh... another gravel drone video. Meh... I was wrong. This was great. Thanks for putting it together. Duly forwarded to the short list.
@blueforestfilms3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for giving it a chance and for the comment!
@perperub2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! Happy for you guys!
@samsina2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful share
@9till123 жыл бұрын
Very inspiring movie!
@blueforestfilms3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it!
@davehause85713 жыл бұрын
Pedaling rhythm, breathing rhythm turn into a mantra that assists meditation.
@blueforestfilms3 жыл бұрын
Totally!
@markderryberry3 жыл бұрын
This is such a good video. 🙏🚴♂️
@blueforestfilms3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Mark!
@alexandra43343 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this!
@blueforestfilms3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, Lauren!
@nuoutdoor2 жыл бұрын
really great film
@markhoney58693 жыл бұрын
Absolutely loved your film! Thank you for sharing something real. Real is always better. Why does it take some of us longer to realize that? 😎