RIDGELINE II - THE RETURN - GEE ATHERTON

“There is nobody on this planet like Gee Atherton” - Rob Warner, Red Bull Hardline 2022

World downhill champion Gee Atherton has always ridden at the very limit of what is possible on a bike.

It’s his can-do attitude and the crazy locations that Gee sees as an irresistible personal challenge that have enabled him to push the boundaries of the sport time and time again.

Gee’s daring is world famous and in recent years millions have enjoyed spectacular edits such as The Ridgeline and the Slate line, but the risks involved in these “Big Mountain” projects are horrific.

In June 2021 when filming “The Knife Edge” Gee had a horrendous crash with a huge list of injuries…

Gee's recovery was a long process with no guarantees that he would ride again but the thought of “the new Ridgeline” (built way back in 2021 before his horrible accident) was a huge motivation

Gee said “I have to admit the first day up on the new ridge was challenging, I’d been riding chilled bike park laps and suddenly I was back at the top of a Ridge with all the knowledge of what had gone before. But I do these projects purely because I love it. I’ve always enjoyed that creative side,.. the freedom to build things as hard as you want. There are no boundaries, and I always end up making them a little bit harder than I should. As soon as I dropped in I was back where I belong"

Watch:

Filming and Edit by @wearepeny
Photography and Thumbnail by @moonhead_media
Bike @athertonbikes AM.200 Mullet
Thank You @conti_mtb
Thank You @continentalMTB

[RedBullBike]

Gee back on a Ridgeline 😍. This is absolutely inspiring!

[mikem]

I can't believe you can walk let alone ride at the level you are on.

Truly inspirational 🙌

[TheZaffi]

So, this is what poetry looks like when materialised...Thanks!

[rickbiessman]

IT’S FINALLY HERE!!! 😍 I’m lost for words. But off the top of my head:
– Thank you, thank you, thank you Gee for setting an example. After getting beat down so hard, you get back up again and attack the same thing with all you’ve got. Great life lesson.
– Way to apply for Rampage. Would LOVE LOVE LOVE to see Gee return.
– It’s a shame how it’s virtually impossible to tell how gnarly this is from a video.
– The amount of precision that’s needed to ride a line like this blows my mind.
– So Gee has basically turned freeride then, hasn’t he? 🙃 Wouldn’t mind that. Wouldn’t mind that at all.

[akimboslice]

In the most respectful way imaginable, Gee is an absolute maniac.

[nfgsendit]

I knew you would be back. I said it last time. What a bloke. Nothing can stop the Gee

[laronwest]

This is the first time I have ever put a comment on a youtube video. I watched the first video and saw the breath taking crash, and you recovered to do the Red Bull run epic enough. Then this...doing it again...with a full send and smashing Gee never met bro.. but you got some serious hairy round ones. Defo song for you. "You got knocked down and got up again...!" Outstanding Simply That...!!!

[c.h.]

Breathtaking! The G is definitly Back... ❤️it

[teakettlediarys]

unbeleavable that this video even exists! mind blown! what an inspiration!

[nathy.]

Man's a beast. Been watching them all ride for years 🤘🏻

[ryanjones]

Watched this 4/5 times now…literally still get goosebumps every time. Go on Gee Man!

[pinoylowbudgetproductions]

I got goosebumps watching this. So good to see Gee riding this like nothing happened. He's amazing and inspirational

[vminotra]

Watching you shred this track in the golden sunshine, after all you've been through brought a tear to my eye. All the best Gee!

[trexyz]

I really hope to see you one more time on a world cup podium. You are one of the greatest athletes of this sport!!! I wish you all the best and stay healthy!

[underbikedoverconfident]

So much style! The control you command over that rear wheel just make those rear drone shots.

[danielerridge]

I met Gee at Alexander Palace. And Dan. It was great to see up on his feet and the beautiful bikes on the stand. Gee and Dan were so nice, down to earth and friendly. Great to see Gee sending it down the ridge. Good luck to you all ❤

[lucasdh]

Absolutely unbelivable to see you ride like this, it's truly mental to get back on the bike and do this ! Amazing work from all of the people involved in this project !

[gurtbadger]

Man, that was so inspiring. I like how you say it was waiting for you. Glad to see you got her conquered. Big up, Gee.

[GingerAdventurez]

Grab the popcorn! What a freaking show! Knowing what Gee has overcome to now do this - without comparison.

[i-_-am-_-g]

from one G to another that was sick!
you've always been a pioneer in mtb same with your bro and sis... used to ride with your Josie in Delamere years back