THIS IS WHY HE WON RED BULL HARDLINE!! NEW ZEALAND DOWNHILL

New Zealand has some of the best mountain bike trails on Earth, and Cardrona Bike Park is an insane downhill MTB destination with perfect jump trails, freeride features and epic dirt go karts to race. I rode with the Red Bull Hardline winner Ronan Dunne and got some awesome POV riding shots chasing him down the mountain and training my downhill riding for the next big event! Shout out to Rod for his hospitality in Queenstown! Enjoy, Legends

[@big_b655]

Ronnans riding commentary is masterclass 😂

[@LaurentiusTriarius]

I enjoyed that waaay too much, it needs a cartoon to go along 🤘

[@sethmckinley13]

"60 foot canyon gap" 😆

[@smizmar8]

haha, commentary was gold!

[@RossBobby]

How stoked was that guy in the Helfare shirt who randomly bumped into Matt in NZ and got a photo, biggest smile - awesome.

[@MasonGunnis-wq7vf]

That’s my mates dad lmao

[@stevenaddis1974]

I love it when you guys go do a free ride after a competition.it’s better than the comp. No pressure

[@stirfrybry1]

Theo has the most infectiously happy demeanor. Any time spent with that guy is gonna be fun.

[@jtkyber]

Dude this is probably my favorite video of yours in a long time. Didn't want it to end haha

[@trillbill9378]

I could not agree more. Literally an infectious level of hype and homie vibes 👏❤

[@BlueKnows]

The dh boys are just class. Always smiling and high on life, it's so infectious

[@robvanduren761]

Yes these guys/Jenna are so under estimated by general riders. The fitness and skill plus full commitment make them my heroes. Makes me feel I've got trainer wheels on lol 😁

[@robvanduren761]

Dont forget to watch Darkfest 20 times to get a feel of WTF

[@topspot4834]

@@robvanduren761lotta people don't realize how tough it is... That Hardline track at Maydena was almost 4 minutes, gotta be in really good shape.

[@guymtbski]

I had no idea New Zealand had such a good bike park - awesome for the winter season. Thanks for sharing

[@ShadowScript]

Yup cardrona is a awesome bike bark in the summer and a awesome skiing mountain in the winter. Along with all the other bike parks around wanaka.

[@zinzander2978]

There are quite a few great bike parks in nz

[@topspot4834]

NZ is like MTB mecca, the entire country is littered with world-class riding ... If you ever go try and be flexible. The locals know the best riding spots, and they're mostly different than any list you'll see online.

[@davefellows]

Queenstown has Cardrona, Coronet Peak and the Queenstown Gondola bike parks. All three are epic! Rotorua in the north island is also incredible.

[@AriMOULD]

yeah its awsoms in new zealand im from there@@ShadowScript

[@iainramsay1537]

The subtitles! 🤣 As a Glaswegian, I almost feel attacked. Solidarity with my strongly accented Celtic brother! Great vid🤟

[@joshd2925]

Lmaoo

[@D-Rex13]

That Porsche is sick 🔥🤘

[@smut28]

I love Theo, such a nice dude.

[@eartharrow6772]

Theo seem such a good bloke with infectious laugh

[@TheCoalesced]

Just so you know, I could watch videos like this all day! Pls keep it up!

[@ep5796]

Hey Matt I wanted to thank you for putting out a lot of videos and excellent content. I really appreciate your efforts and all the different places that you go. You're a great dude I like watching you ride and have fun with your friends. I first saw you in slopestyle way back in the day and I appreciate the fact that you're doing things on your own now. Great videos great friends thanks a lot keep it up😊

[@troysmith6929]

Stoked to have something from our backyard being featured, and what a spot too! Thanks for stopping over after Tasmania and what a dazzler of a vid!

[@joonesyy8]

Theo’s laugh never gets old bro 😂

[@Joner1]

Thank you for making and for sharing the video. That looked to be AWESOME and FUN! Crazy riding.. Amazing scenery. Wild video.

[@jamestuhiwai]

Welcome back to NZ lad! love your content as always and keep killing it on your trails!

[@krisbowditch827]

That place looks sick dude, great advert for queens town nz and there mountains 😁😁😁👊👌

[@rodriguesaplacino6612]

I love your friendly energy! Keep it up boys!

[@blairvercoe4886]

What a crew! Such fun, mad commentary, great riding both bikes and carts/buggy’s!

[@suesheane3671]

Congratulations, Sam. 🎊 Change is inevitable but the new opportunities are endless!! To the sky!

[@snat6299]

NZ is sick love that place, thanks for taking us with you Matt!

[@zsomborhegyesi7925]

Gladly no herd of Orcs crossed your way...was worried the whole time, beautiful scenery

[@topspot4834]

2nd time watching ... these videos have been amazing lately!

[@benschikker833]

Awesome to see you in New Zealand! I think this might be trip number 3 since I started following you.

[@PeregrineTrails]

Outstanding fun, and amazing skills! Lots of laughs; you really captured the spirit of the day, effortlessly. ♥😆

[@NZCycletherapy]

Mad, totally envious of how much fun you guys had.

[@stuartvoigt]

Looks so fun lads! What a great time. Thanks for the video Matt!

[@daveknewman]

Love the playful energy! Subtitles on Ronan is brilliant! 🤣

[@HardtailMTB4life]

Favourite video this year by far, too funny and subtitles for Ronan is well excellent 😂

[@mattbarker784]

Watching this and spotted the van with the broken wondow at the start of cadrona... hold up. That's one of the trans NZ vans. I remember seeing you guys there. So cool to watch this crew ride.

[@calebradcliffe]

Need to come back and do more riding in NZ. Great vid Matt

[@dawnkangas2968]

Absolutely awesome

[@JMH33SD]

Take all the lines, jumps, and features from this mountain and incorporate them into your Wales track. And then add those tricycles... those things look so fun! Would love to see Ben and Jamie on those...

[@chadblunden4827]

I love when pro riders are riding ur own hometown tracks, Awesome

[@SaltySender]

trails look sick!!! views were incredible... love seeing it

[@starrichens3397]

I live in New Zeland up in Christchurch, I so wish I coould meet you one day but its amazing to see you visit this country

[@danielcullen8315]

Brilliant video

[@srant]

Those carts looked like soooo much fun!!!! 🤘😆🤘

[@traderryan713]

What a sick DH line. Cool place.

[@mogulhopper]

how good was that ! love it guys ....... all the way !

[@danasprey4144]

Took delivery of my cadence top a few weeks back. Gotta agree, a beautifully crafted garment. Mega comfy and makes me look like I know what I'm doing 😂 Glad you had a blast in NZ, Tas

[@mmig2116]

Matt you’re putting out some good content! Keep it up mate

[@didtomuch2649]

Those buggy’s look so much fun!!!!!

[@NextLevelRiding]

good fun! that karting was ridiculous!

[@craigsheffield787]

What an unreal place that looks.

[@bukzon]

those buggy are siick! great vid

[@draxs3439]

Welcome to NZ! hope you enjoyed the stay

[@forzer456]

Okay this is a dream trip 😂 perfect destination, sick transportation, and amazing friends what else can you wish for.

[@KongraDNB]

Class vid, that place looks insane. Good to see you on a rig rather than the slopestyle bike for a couple of vids! Love it

[@BOOSTEDDUDE]

Sweet! Those DH trails were epic!

[@mynameisam15]

You guys are literally living the dream

[@somedude5353]

Ah cool, was skiing there back in August - didn’t realise they had MTB trails in summer

[@senditmtb88]

MATT YOU HAVE TO COME TO ROTORUA!!!!!! :)

[@mtbikerrobbie6797]

Bro u got the best hype beat in your video it has that Mtb feeling

[@davelarose8562]

That warm up track is my vibeeee

[@numbatme]

Welcome back Matt!

[@tompittmtb4314]

That place looks so sick!!

[@lynxg4641]

Absolutely onboard with you Matt on that scenery and how amazing that place is, someday I hope to make it there. Fingers crossed that you'll start listening to the likes of Theo, Ronnan and the rest of the racers who've been telling you that you were running your suspension WAY too hard, great for the big hits on smooth running ins and landings of Darkfest, not so great for a proper DH track littered with rocks and roots and all the chatter.

[@TobeckPictures]

Stocked to see you in NZ again, thought you may of showed up as a guest appearance for Hedge Fest (Canterbury Slope Style Event). Who knows, maybe next year??

[@drumerboy456sx]

Man all the vibes !

[@ianspenkelink]

Ronan’s commentary is the best😂😂😂

[@cb_bikes]

such a good video matthew

[@bullit4x]

So amazing. That Porsche is my dream. Riding is sick as usual. Makes me realize just how bad I $uck. So possibly some DH racing in your future?You’ve got access to coaching from some of the best racers in the world. Wish I had access to peeps like that.

[@lowvibe]

that looks so much fun..omg..

[@appellsauce]

I've been to Cardrona in the "winter" for snowboarding, but it looks incredible in the summer! Need to visit again for MTB, sucks it's a 30 hr flight from me though :(

[@leelikesgrass66]

so sick love your vids

[@bigbird2451]

Vital Team Rumors... Matt Jones to professional dirt carting!

[@alexandreguilleux5626]

The music is innnsaaannnneee😜

[@treehugger3181]

Loved It 👊

[@gavinburke3473]

Get ronan a redbull helmet 🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@NigelSwan]

bedazzled helmet hahaha perfect. Never been there and I'm only an island away... damn!

[@WorkLessRideMore]

This video made me even more excited to go ride bike parks in North Carolina in a week

[@stirfrybry1]

LOL the carts looked so fun to ride.

[@ngasimiona2637]

I'm a huge huge fan I live in Queenstown too

[@msdprojekt]

Love the subtitles 🤣👌🏻

[@geofftnz]

Rod is a good dude.

[@jayd46]

Hey matt Jones. Now you need to take a trip to Dublin and ride with the Irish fam in Ronan's home turf!

[@barnabyeyre743]

the random “bosh” keeps getting me 😭

[@josh_wm8773]

Its crazy seeing this place without a 100 base of snow on it. The riding her is perfect both on snow and in the dust

[@itsalldhfromhere]

One of the best vids I have watched - ever. I could watch this shit for hours.

[@TheSkyyvod]

so sick seeing the Helfare jerseys in the wild

[@someguyfromky]

That place looks wicked. I need some dry trails so bad.

[@stevenbattersby9776]

sick vid!!

[@Chip_in]

Back in the hood still your channel for another week 🤣⛳

[@dre_visuals]

Definitely gotta save Bline. Great community and facility

[@leelikesgrass66]

bro i ski there its sick u should ride Cardrona its so good best video ever

[@jessedevries7625]

Your on fire 🔥

[@nobitsapothecary]

The Ben scream at the end on the 3 wheeler 😂😂😂😂

[@gogovitch66]

😂 thx 4 the laughs! what a place! 🤩

[@RandysRides]

Downhill triking and gravity kart racing is becoming more popular. Some of the speeds they hit are pretty impressive. Takes soapbox racing to a whole new level.

[@MattCullen-vm7wc]

Welcome to new zealand. We need more bike parks and pump and jump tracks around our reserves for the adults families and kids in local spots to much traveling to many spot with trail within each other. Time consuming etc. Help us please 😁

[@jordanpearson4824]

Head across to bike glendhu in Wanaka, really nice trails

[@KyleVincent720]

Welcome to newzeland mat 🎉 you should try and check out the jump track in taupō - north island 😅

[@spunkycats]

10:22 the "Ah sh*t" cut is hilarious. you gotta randomly throw that places now !

[@jackgreenday1]

BOSSSSHHHH

[@spunkycats]

@@jackgreenday1 ah.. sh*t.. 😂

[@stujm8376]

Epic vid. Just watched it after doing a 4 hour ride, where I got lost and it got dark…😂

[@minxlabrada]

The Porsche Safari is bitchin! Thanks for the stoke.

[@zack_games]

how are you not jet lagged you have travelled so much - love it well played

[@kawhatawilliams9740]

Cardies so cool

[@joshlampert6368]

gettin' around 🤙