EVERGREEN

Kenda Presents, in association with Vallee Bras-Du-Nord and Quebec Velo De Montagne, "Evergreen," a mountain bike short film featuring Brett Rheeder.

In early 2022, I caught up with my friend and Red Bull Rampage digger, Austin Davignon, when he mentioned he was building trails for Vallee Bras-Du-Nord for the season. I'm always scheming new project ideas, so I suggested he build a custom trail for us to film a project. He said he would inquire with the park but couldn't promise anything. Fast forward 12 months, after a couple strings pulled and some skilled trail builders hard at work, Clay Porter, Rupert Walker, Tyler Ravelle, and I found ourselves flying across the country with bikes, camera gear and excitement to shoot the brand-new trail at VBN.

Thank you to everyone involved in this project: VBN Trail Crew, Alexandra Power, Antoine Lebeau, Alexandre Verret, Frédéric Asselin, Gabriel Gakwaya, Jade Demers, Jon Gregory, Austin Davignon, and Lawrence Reti, to name a few.

"From trail building to cinematography, every person who worked on this project is a master at their work, which was inspiring on many levels. This was my first project of the 2023 season, and I couldn't have asked for a better crew. The dirt at VBN is incredible, and the conditions were perfect. I can't thank everyone enough who made this project come to life." - Brett Rheeder.

"Evergreen was a dream project through and through. Insane build. Insane rider. Insane crew. If every project I worked on had Evergreen's ingredients, I would be living my nirvana as an artist. Evergreen is the dream realized and actualized." - Clay Porter.

"I was so surprised with my experience shooting in Quebec and specifically VBN. The lush green forests, rolling mountains and perfectly made trails were a photographer's dream. Coming from the West Coast, I had no idea Quebec held so much hidden beauty." - Tyler Ravelle.

"Working with Brett, Clay and Tyler on this was such an inspiring experience. I'm really proud of what the crew created. The vibes were high, and the boys were firing! Brett's riding mixed with Clay's directing is a special combination!" - Rupert Walker.

Shot on "KRAKEN" at Vallee Brad-Du-Nord in Saint-Raymond, Quebec, with Kenda Pinner Pro ATC Tires.

#RideQuebecCity #KendaTires

Cinematography by Clay Porter and Rupert Walker
Photography by Tyler Ravelle
Edited by Clay Porter
Assistant Editing by Tory Powers
Colour by Rupert Walker
Post-Production Audio by Keith White Audio
Produced by Brett Rheeder
Trail Builders Austin Davignon and Lawrence Reti

[mahalomydude]

So sick! Putting this on repeat for the rest of the day.

[remymetailler]

Quite the video Brett! Insane everything. And Vallee Bras du Nord is rad.

[Dizzlaeus]

One of the most impressive MTB vids on YT. On the edit: We've been bullied into the fast twitch, strobe affect that induces headache & stroke with the sound track of whizzing hubs (ahem Semenuk). With one exception near the end, this edit just gives pure bliss. Like you're in a quiet forest with that 1 inspiring song to ride to. Flowing thru the berms in slow motion in your mind before full send. Great art. On the trail: The build looks better than on point. Exceptional creativity and flow. Mixing up long and tight berms, quarter pipes, landing pads between streams, mmmm that's it. On the ride: just watch this again just for Brett's footwork (e.g. 1:09, 1:21, 1:30). Then again at where Brett puts his eyeballs e.g. 1:50 on that backflip hip. SERIOUSLY!?! At 2:40 scanning on the next trick. And Brett's a master at pumping legs to get boost, preload and compression. Got this one on loop.

[castingcouchru]

How someone could watch Brett ride and not be immediately inspired to walk out the door with gear in bag and bike under foot and go fine tune ones own riding until it is dialed in per their own ability is beyond me. Even with no words spoken beyond the playlist paired with his riding, his riding is so clean, that one can very easily polish their own skills by just watching. Yet Also understanding that no matter which steed he takes from the stable, it is very much like his bike attaches itself to him. Knowing even if I worked endlessly on my steez I would not be able to ride nearly that flawlessly, I also know if I did not watch and rewatch his videos I would also not be where I currently am as a rider, and if I have ever been in doubt and have come up short from a dialed, I know that if I watch his runs in slow motion that I am able to see what I myself wasn't seeing or understanding before from watching him fly as smooth as though he put not even the slightest bit of effort all while realistically there isn't another rider that has worked harder than he has to become the flawless and fearless rider he is today. Thank you Sir!

[FreerideQuebec]

We've been waiting two years to finally see this one, a banger from Brett!

[theodorouandreas]

Yet another masterpiece!! Clay, you are something else man!! Brett, keep bringing the one
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[in_z]

Dahm this cinematography is next level. And finally a not-grunge soundtrack. Thank you. Grunge is fine but man every MTB single video is just that same old vibe. This Rufus Du Sol is just ahhhh to go along with that Quebec lush and Rheeder flow.

[sam_does_freeride]

This is a work of art, from the trail building to the shots to the riding itself, honestly beautiful

[JohnHarvey-ipjh]

when you are just about to go out for a spin..and this pops up on youtube..inspired..brilliant

[TopJoe]

a bit of rufus de sol, zesty trails, lovely stuff

[be_angus]

This is insane. The riding. The edit. The tune. The Vibe. Absolute banger, well played gentlemen!

[sufyanm]

the way he keeps his eyes locked on the landing during his backflips is just so steezy to me. Brett has such a unique style of riding

[jesperanserius]

2:34 Some epic riding and focus pulling right there!

[launchfpv]

This is more than just an edit! This is a whole genre in itself! Great choice with the music using Rufus Du Sol, I got really excited hearing them as the soundtrack, fits the mood and style perfectly. You and your team have always been a huge inspiration to me as a 15 year old enduro rider and filmmaker from Australia. Keep up the amazing work, and just maybe I'll be able to meet you one day...

[lostwithasmile]

10 out of 10! Watched it at least 15 times in a row. Everyone involved should be proud. Fanfuckingtastic!

[thomasgenon]

Killer filming, building and riding ! Well done !

[droY_m]

This Video is on repeat since 4 days. Brett and Team, thanks again for such an inspiring edit. I just started with Freeriding and this gives me soooo much motivation. Also a shoutout for the music, this tune gives this whole movie an insanely good vibe. Favorite Video on YouTube by far.

[mattwilson]

Arguably, the best song/video editing ever.

[TonysBikeTreks-pmmq]

Amazing video!! Brett what a badass ride! Clay Porter outstanding video editing! The BEST I have seen in MTB.

[sentiersdumoulin]

Absolutely beautiful video, Brett! Thank you for shining a spotlight on the Quebec region for mountain biking with your 🔥🔥🔥🔥 team!