Training Ride with Safa - Gravel Rip Through the Alabama Hills

It doesn't get much better than this. I'm on the only 2022 SCOTT Addict Gravel in the country, riding through an incredible landscape on gravel roads that seem purpose built for speed and fun, and it's night time!
This was my first proper gravel ride on the bike, and the level of confidence it inspires is second to none. I could go on and on about how great it is, but I'll let the pictures do the talking. Check it out here: safa.link/addictgravel2022
Camera operated by Alex Colorito. Driving by Travis Mantooth.
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0:00 Intro
1:20 Descent
11:00 Rolling terrain

[@dustin2dust351]

You know life’s good, when you don’t see anyone else on the trail.

[@darrylareniego7167]

they died...

[@mannyechaluce3814]

You need a least a film crew, with some weapons to fend off wild animals , in reality one is never alone.

[@sharifb507]

@@darrylareniego7167 he means that he is riding at a time where other people can't or are at work etc. hence, life is good.

[@ozzysabbath3130]

There are more guys there

[@routemakepathtodirectioninway]

確實

[@paulbradford6475]

Doing those roads would make this retired old guy feel like a twelve-year-old again. Bravo, Safa!

[@john2.099]

Love, love, LOVE seeing your uploads first thing in the morning, Brian. It's always so motivating to me! Those casual bunny hops at 50 mph have me all juiced up. Cheers from Austin, TX!

[@13012able]

4:39 those mountains tell you the secrets of life.

[@mikerelvas]

I aspire to witness a view like the one at 21:46 some day. I got goosebumps. Can't get enough of these videos.

[@isreal194]

It's Alabama hills! It's a popular filming location. Iron Man was filmed there. If you're in California, a dreamy road trip is on hwy 395

[@mikerelvas]

@@isreal194 the top item on my "bucket list" is definitely a road trip across the USA and Canada, and places like the Alabama Hills are definitely at the top of my priorities to visit. Thanks for the tip, pal!

[@WiserBiker]

Couldn't agree more! Just breathtaking!

[@sprightlyrandom1550]

That reveal couldn’t be more perfect!

[@geoffreyfowler9198]

As much as I enjoy the descending videos, it’s these SAFA “grinder” videos that get me really motivated/excited to get out and improve my game. This is one of the best-wow!!

[@InfiltrateIndustries]

He's descending most of the video here though :)

[@LennieNelson55]

The most gorgeous film you've done yet! The hazy blue of the mountains against the whispy pink and orange clouds is just sublime.

[@SAFABrian]

Appreciate it!

[@azch6424]

Absolutely love it... The wide track, the views, wide sweeping bends. 👍🏼

[@quinndeeds5199]

The audio production and cinematography on this video are really, truly impressive. Amazing job by all involved!

[@SAFABrian]

Gracias

[@DynamicEricLife]

What an epic setting and a sick ride. Thanks for sharing such good times!

[@richardm9688]

Fantastic! You guys are fast! What a beautiful landscape to be able to ride in. Look forward to you future videos.

[@flodahm8014]

Scott needs to bring safa to the alps … Swiss mountain passes etc.

[@railzip]

This was a motivating video to watch. It’s been quite some time since I’ve been on my bike. Thank you!

[@malijuanag]

One word. MAJESTIC.

[@brianmessemer2973]

This is one of the best cycling videos I've ever seen. Almost otherworldly, apart from normal time and space. This is special. Already shared it with all my riding friends.

[@SAFABrian]

😊👽

[@erwincanlas]

Seeing Safa smile makes me smile too.

[@justdecember]

Damn you’ve made me want to drive down to Southern California to hit up that trail! You’ve sold me on a gravel bike. Definitely recommend that trail during the colder season, the snow cap mountains against the dessert landscape is gorgeous.

[@Txiiqo]

perfect vid to watch while I do my indoor workout! Love from Portugal!

[@michaelsnell9874]

Beautiful ride. Your fitness level is off the charts!

[@gomeztheman1234]

I could watch this all day. Great video!

[@todorito2024]

Beautiful bike and beautiful view. I love these hills man

[@Cyclingchoice]

What a beautiful location, amazing Safa!

[@lukemanley8937]

Watching this got me so amped. Thank you for making this! I gotta try and ride the Alabama Hills.

[@Deorinho]

Love the kit and bike and as always amazing content!

[@lancegibson1343]

This looks like a dream. Amazing quality. Nice work

[@johnshaft5613]

Great video. If I wasn't already interested in cycling, this video could have sparked that interest. One thing I have learned, nearly anywhere in the world is beautiful during the first or last hour of daylight. A dramatic location such as this becomes breathtakingly beautiful.

[@roryodwyer]

Incredible landscape

[@antlister]

You're a legend SAFA! And that bike, oh wow...!!!

[@laskieg]

Every frame of that landscape is basically a painting. I would love to ride there!

[@VictorEnnb]

75km/h and the guy are very relaxed, and even making small tricks as nothing! AWESOME!

[@breddary]

The cinematography and editing on this is wild! Production film quality for sure! This is why I love SAFAs channel. He gives us what we love; the pure art of riding our bikes. Period. No stupid or unnecessary jokes, no hype or drama. Just bikes. SAFA, you're killing it!💥🌡️🌴

[@SAFABrian]

Cheers Ryan!

[@AFerreiraV]

Fantastic landscapes. It seems to be a really fun ride.

[@VladGoro25]

Safa goes faster of gravel than i do on a perfect road

[@ramirez036]

Exactly what I also thought, holy s..t! And that gravel doesn't sound super packed!

[@andyjones6127]

I'm thinking the entire grade of the road is at least slightly downhill. Averaging over 50k with 42c tires at 20psi on gravel would not be possible on flat/uphill

[@UpperEchelon8]

The Bike and the video is so PERFECT i got F$%*in tears in my eyes. 😭😭😭

[@SAFABrian]

🥲

[@JSS822]

You're living the dream. Beautiful!

[@ProjectSimMedia]

What an awesome scenery. I bet the sky lights up with the Milky Way at night.

[@eriksonsports4078]

Thanks for the upload. I enjoyed the video a lot. Great track, I wish there was something similar here too.

[@user-ns3nb9ej6i]

This scenery is beautiful

[@ron230783]

wish i lived near a place like that! fantastic video

[@dinglerdangler]

god do i love the look of that bike and you handle it really well! The views and colors again are beautiful. great landscapes.

[@SAFABrian]

Thank you!

[@Khaled_Alshebel]

Bravo, Safa!

[@jasonnicolai5532]

This was so enjoyable! Cannot wait to get back on the bike.

[@testarosso1368]

Stunning

[@shikaze66]

That countryside is just gorgeous....

[@adredy]

beautiful place

[@dncsmedia]

Awesome ride! Reminds me of why I want a gravel bike… 🙌🏼🤙🏼✌🏼❤️

[@donnielynn4096]

Awesome video, best ive seen on gravel yet. Your friend is a stud

[@runningstem]

Great scenery and great riding! :)

[@Tom_Hart]

Yeah, perfect for motivation while headin' home from work. Can‘t wait to get on my bike 🔥

[@jjpro20021]

what kind of bike , i have a regular mountain fuji tahoe , but i want to get a gravel/road. i need some direction.

[@danlangevin2459]

Wow. That terrain looks fun.

[@conrad6226]

Grats on the 150K subs man!

[@gremlin0506]

whooaaa.. that was a heart pumping ride..

[@alexobrien4466]

Beautiful. What an opportunity.

[@ovovibes3146]

What a nice view!!

[@jstannard23]

The audio sounds amazing, good work.

[@peacenzmiddleast]

5 minutes in, I already own a sick gravel bike, and I’m completely sold on that Scott. I hope you know your worth 👏🏼 cause this the shit that sells bikes.

[@mlemorande]

There are no Scott gravel bikes being sold in NA, sadly.

[@markbabcock]

This is a perfect bike ad. I know that’s not the intention, but it is.

[@bmoissenet]

amazing ! thx for this dream ! grettings from France

[@eduardocorona5943]

Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mejdrichj]

I marvel at your comfort at 39 mph on gravel…. It is always a pleasure to watch you ride.

[@SAFABrian]

🙏

[@ramirez036]

Just epic! More of these please. Maybe some tutorial commentary on how to high speed on gravel?

[@sseaditya]

nothing makes me wanna get a gravel bike more than this

[@AKSHRAJ]

What a speed on gravel road.amazing video.

[@dan2782]

that place is magical!

[@jacktwisse9242]

Beautiful!

[@luisrosario4710]

Salute Safa good Job número uno 🙏👍🔥🇵🇷💯

[@Protoman888]

gorgeous mountains in the background there

[@cpomamba8302]

Awesome! Nice bike!

[@cristiansanchez6569]

Bro! This is an awesome video. Oh the temptation of getting this rig.

[@longle3412]

Absolutely flying dude!

[@goweserpolosan3372]

Great ride with amazing view...

[@spiral99able]

Thats the Best advertisement I've ever seen.

[@sandeeprevoju8169]

beautiful to watch

[@blackjohnny0]

What a view!

[@Hurricanefuckface]

Hell yeah SAFA!

[@chiefhardy6312]

This might be my favorite video on the channel so far. Views are absolutely insane out there. For now I'll stick to my roadie but for sure could see myself getting a gravel bike and rippin out there at some point. Gonna have to add this to the bucket list.

[@vojko74]

Safa i like your videos! Amazing bike and nice roads! Greetings from Hungary! /Székesfehérvár/

[@mpereirawolf]

Amazing handling skills!

[@litchee5076]

Bravo AMEGO!

[@MrStatikBOOM]

That first wheely going into the hop was so 🔥

[@afiles7678]

Amazing! I like this video very much. 👍💯🔥

[@oleshotokan]

Wow...what a great route :-)

[@yubibang3794]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@MrSepox]

wow man its crazy beautiful out there

[@cfoxley1]

I love how SAFA whips skids like it’s a track bike.

[@scnrich4941]

You can never grow old too fast when you ride alot💪😘

[@andersongadioli5632]

Showw sensacional, pedala muito ! 🔥🇧🇷

[@omareduardotroncoso107]

Wow🤩que buenos caminos y con esa bestia de gravel 🚲💥que manera de disfrutar🤙👏

[@chaotictattoo]

Looks like the roads I ride to get to the mountain bike trails I ride on my gravel. Very nice

[@Victor-fp2qr]

wow Alabama is beautiful this time of year

[@justdecember]

That’s Southern California

[@Megaknaak]

THAT BIKE IS EPIC LOOKING

[@gliderfs621]

Pure freedom

[@hazli7417]

Great safa..

[@Sidharth77]

Just Beautiful

[@soloist777]

Cool terrain! Didn't know Alabama had countryside like that. (Thunder from Down Under).

[@marcopeloso8656]

What a dream guys!!!!

[@felipeforero]

Amazing place...

[@hiker_biker]

Beautiful landscapes and damn good legs on damn good bike :)

[@j.i__w.o.o.n]

Nice safa! Nice bike!😁

[@tizziejames9040]

Very impressive.