FreestyleXtreme Magazine Issue 9

Ashes to Agassiz only clocking in around 22mins, but there is no filler and every section is jam-packed with bangers! What this film really comes down to is Aggy. Killing it from start to finish, expect to see Agassiz throwing down some of the steeziest Whips and gnarliest 360’s in the world of freeride mountain biking. His effortless style and ballsout attitude is captured perfectly as he tears down some of the steepest hills and hits some of the biggest jumps out there - all with an original, pumping soundtrack featuring artists like Turbowolf and First Aid Kit. Who: Sherpas Cinema Format: Online platforms Availability: Out Now ‘Ashes to Agassiz’ follows the comeback of Canadian MTB rider Graham Agassiz. The freeride pioneer from Kamloops, BC suffered a broken neck following a huge high-speed crash a few years ago. Presented by Monster Energy in association with Kona, SRAM, Giro, and Pinkbike, this film shows Agassiz overcoming his demons and making his way back to the top. It’s not an overly long, drawn-out film, What: Fear Not Who: Mickey Neale Format: iTunes, Vimeo OD, DVD Availability: Out Now We were so stoked when the time finally came to sit down and watch Mikey Neale’s debut film, ‘Fear Not’. The talented filmmaker from Wales has managed to put together an original, interesting and all-out badass motocross film that now comes with the FreestyleXtreme seal of approval! The film was premiered at the 2015 MXGP of Great Britain, where it received a great response from the most core MX audience you could ask for. Shortly after being released, ‘Fear Not’ made it to the top five films in the iTunes sports charts. As such we were itching to sit down and watch the film, and in no way did it disappoint. ‘Fear Not’ is a true moto film through and through. With insights from the industry’s top personalities, such as Eric Johnson and Davey Coombs, as well as superb narration written by 30 | FreestyleXtreme.com Once you’ve got over the horrific slam at the start, the film really does make you want to just go out and bomb some big hills on a bike! If you’re in need of a hit of raw, badass mountain biking – ‘Ashes to Agassiz’ is for you! T © DALBY With epic locations from the notorious hills of Kamloops to the unchartered, volcanic landscapes of Iceland, the film follows Aggy as he makes something of a vision quest. With sections interluded by trippy scenes of Aggy’s thoughts and inner demons, ‘Ashes to Agassiz’ definitely has an original and intriguing vibe. It also has some of the best MTB fireworks antics we’ve seen in a long time! u WATCH THE TRAILER HERE one of the moto industry’s top writers, Adam Wheeler, ‘Fear Not’ provides a knowledgeable and informative experience as well as being downright entertaining. From the moment you hit play, you can tell the guys that made this film know their stuff and love moto just as much as you do! There is a big line-up of A-list riders in the film from both the US and Europe. Stand out sections for us included the awesome session at Todd Potter’s place with Jeremy McGrath; the epic racing from the MXON; Dean Wilson’s part and Josh and Justin Hill going big in the Beaumont hills. ‘Fear Not’ boasts some superb cinematography, original camera angles, great editing and a pumping soundtrack throughout. We are stoked to see such a high quality global motocross film come out of the UK. We would highly recommend ‘Fear Not’ to any serious moto heads. If you live and breathe motocross, you need to check this film out. T u WATCH THE TRAILER HERE © DALBY What:

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