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Webisode 7, The Whister Special.

Posted: Aug 4, 2009

After months of waiting we were finally on the plane and heading towards Canada for two weeks of riding in the best place in the world, Whistler. Here is the video of those two weeks, including Supermans and No foot cans down Dirt Merchant and A-line, some Crank It Up action, a train in the rain and a mother of all Supermans in the Boneyard!

Video inside,

I was bored of making little 2-3 minute videos that no one cared about and no one watched, I wanted to make something that people could tune into every month and see some good riding from people they have never heard of! So I decided to make the Tom Grundy Webisodes, showcasing the best in UK Mountain biking talent from Downhill to Dirt jump to Freeride, every first day of every month.

So far I am up to number 7, where 4 friends and I headed towards Whistler, B.C. to see what we could find:


Tim Peckham with his huge superman - Photo by Simon Federer

Tim Peckham with his huge superman - Photo by Simon Federer


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flag singletrackman (Aug 14, 2009 at 0:04)
Wowzers
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flag bisk (Aug 14, 2009 at 2:37)
wowzers at that rim Razz
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flag bunkey (Aug 14, 2009 at 11:17) (Below Threshold) show comment
Cool, but the camera work was shakey as hell for a video of this calibre. A lot of the shots were somewhat questionable too.
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flag missingwhistler (Aug 14, 2009 at 13:47)
I give props to the Superman in the Boneyard, and props to the Dirt Merchant section. But the rest was below expectations for the "best" riders out of the UK??? Crank it up is a beginners jump run...you should have done all of A-Line or Freight Train instead. Also, the pump track section was cool but it went on too long. I just think that for a 10 minute video there was maybe 3 minutes of good stuff where Whistler has the potential to make a 15 minute video of all gnarly impressive stuff.
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flag samthomasorange224 (Aug 14, 2009 at 14:26)
Crank it up is still a great trail though and the crank it up section was the film-maker riding and he would admit he isn't one of the best riders from the UK. Its just a nice little section for him.
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flag orangetricycle (Aug 15, 2009 at 14:32)
i like the "vancover, canada" at the beginning. it's vancouver. nice vid though
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flag ryanmackay9 (Aug 15, 2009 at 18:00)
I miss whistler Frown
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flag aflo661 (Aug 17, 2009 at 19:37)
Dude you would make a TV series on Whistler not just a 15 min vid, lol. Whistler ROCKS!
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flag tomgrundy (Aug 18, 2009 at 3:59)
Bunkey, Fair enough some of the shots where shakey, thats simple due to me not carrying a tripod around the mountain im not a whole film crew, just one person riding down, then filming a bit..But i dont know what your talking about when you say some shots where "somewhat questionable", what are you on about? Please explain what a questionable shot is, and which ones where questionable, that way i can improve for next time..Thanks for the C+C everyone, its the only way i can improve.
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flag bunkey (Aug 18, 2009 at 9:01)
Actually to be fair man, I was probably high when I watched it, but I think when I first watched it I set my expectations too high also, I was expecting it to be something like the Sunpeaks Websidode from last month. The shots I find questionable were a few which seemed to me like just standing and filming without thinking about angles etc, and also shooting through the grass around the 5 minute mark which I thought looked a bit too creative, and thus a bit amaturish. That said, I have a lot of respect for your stills, and after watching for a second time with just a day out riding video idea in mind as opposed to a webisode, I quite enjoyed it. I just think the way you marketed the video was misleading is all, If you had been less proffessional sounding with the whole article webisode set up, and just marketed as 'heres a video of some guys pinning whistler, come enjoy the trails for yourself' then it would have exceeded expectations and been more enjoyable. Like I say, I have a lot of respect for your stills so I dont doubt your ability.
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flag tomgrundy (Aug 18, 2009 at 13:43)
Thanks for your comments, its stuff like that which will help me improve.
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flag saynotohucks (Aug 14, 2009 at 0:23)
That was rad riding, props to everyone.
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flag fantaman (Aug 14, 2009 at 0:47)
what is the name of the first song,awesome vid btwBig Grin
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flag boardnz (Aug 14, 2009 at 1:12)
Arcade Fire - No cars go
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flag bluepanik (Aug 14, 2009 at 9:52)
one of the best songs ever...
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flag airbornmtnbiker (Aug 14, 2009 at 16:04)
what's the name of the song during the pump track section?
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flag tomgrundy (Aug 18, 2009 at 4:00)
All songs are at the end, but that song is by a Millz Beats, he writes hip-hop backing tracks.
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flag gdirongopher (Aug 14, 2009 at 0:47)
props for tryin that off the glc Blank Stare
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flag missingwhistler (Aug 14, 2009 at 13:38)
I agree, tough trick off that drop
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flag ilikebike23 (Aug 14, 2009 at 1:04)
props on tryin to nfc the glc thats gnarly. and the huge supermans down
dirtmerch and a line were sicktor
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flag sx-sam (Aug 14, 2009 at 1:05)
That guy Tim was shredding! The nfc off the drop was pretty funny Big Grin
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flag flipside (Aug 14, 2009 at 1:49)
good riding.
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flag tetsuwa (Aug 14, 2009 at 1:58)
good vid ! I love first crush Wink
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flag psyickphuk (Aug 14, 2009 at 2:22)
^ yeah that crash when the feel good music stops is a great touch, good vid.
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flag idr999 (Aug 14, 2009 at 3:06)
such a sick webisode tom!! youv outdone yourself on this one Smile sooo good keep them up
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flag STINKY-MINTY-1 (Aug 14, 2009 at 3:37)
that guy who did those supermans on drt merchant is good
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flag Pasty (Aug 14, 2009 at 3:48)
the boneyard superman is like, poster-worthy
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flag webbe (Aug 14, 2009 at 4:06)
Brilliant video, the riding, the filming, the editing, it was all amazing Whistler looks to much fun.
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flag SpeshAllDay (Aug 14, 2009 at 5:50)
I know Vancouver is a sweet town, and "Vancover" sounds pretty cool too. Just goofing, mate!!!
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flag Coreey (Aug 14, 2009 at 6:00)
Damn, great video.
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flag srobillard (Aug 14, 2009 at 6:30)
Sweet video, great riding.
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flag EricBirk (Aug 14, 2009 at 8:19)
perfect timing, the Whistler vacation begins in 2 weeks, great amp up! thanks guys
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flag toby4revell (Aug 14, 2009 at 8:22)
YEAH GRUNDY! MADE IT FRONT PAGE OF PINKBIKE
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flag nfiorito (Aug 14, 2009 at 9:16)
good stuff, enjoyed it thoroughly, esp. the last bit!
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flag racerdad1 (Aug 14, 2009 at 9:37)
sick video. nice attempt on the spelling of vancouver
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flag nightmareterror (Aug 14, 2009 at 9:42)
***VANCOUVER***
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flag tomgrundy (Aug 14, 2009 at 11:13)
all right all right..lets not keep picking holes!
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flag Bollywoggle (Aug 14, 2009 at 11:18)
where is this vancover place?
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flag bikingalltheway (Aug 14, 2009 at 15:40)
whistler
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flag Keiron (Aug 14, 2009 at 9:49)
That bit where that guy crashed at the start and those guys stopped to help out was really respectable. Felt nice to watch. Where I'm from alot of the riders would just sit there and laugh and call you a n00b or something. Canada, one cool place to ride man!
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flag rob-k (Aug 15, 2009 at 14:57)
these guys are British...
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flag godfried (Aug 14, 2009 at 10:44)
Whistler, Yeah! Why can't we have something like that at the Blue? Wide open course, no tree in front of your face when you just hopped a bump like Waterfall and O-chute.
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flag markstoklosa (Aug 14, 2009 at 10:47)
this got me so pumped to ride.
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flag TravisC (Aug 14, 2009 at 14:15)
SHORT TRAVEL is way more fun up there on the smooth stuff!
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flag japage (Aug 14, 2009 at 14:34)
props to saving up for that trip.
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flag Bigd963 (Aug 14, 2009 at 14:57)
Rad props to everyone
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flag ogerf (Aug 14, 2009 at 15:49)
beautiful!

man i envy you all so much, there's nothing like this where I live, not even close!
does anyone around there want to host a foreign rider for some time? =P
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flag obee1 (Aug 14, 2009 at 18:32)
great video, looks like you've captured exactly what i call freeriding. all the fellas having fun and good vibes with each other. some seriously good riding in there too. i know those places you shot on "in deep" etc were tech stuff to ride. good on ya.
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flag Rollingsound514 (Aug 14, 2009 at 19:47)
Thoroughly enjoyed the video and props for pulling those moves at the end with a CamelBack on lol!
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flag freerida69 (Aug 14, 2009 at 20:26)
shiiiit whistler is awesome
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flag Coburn (Aug 15, 2009 at 0:36)
tricking the glc drop, niccccccccce.
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flag ram3460 (Aug 15, 2009 at 3:28)
the no foot can slow mo on A-line was brilliant.
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flag kriiss (Aug 15, 2009 at 4:52)
nice vid Smile btw why do they have a ram freeride??
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flag tomgrundy (Aug 15, 2009 at 8:45)
He is sponsered by Ram bikes..
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flag kriiss (Aug 15, 2009 at 15:43)
Do you know what his name is??
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flag tomgrundy (Aug 16, 2009 at 12:28)
Tim Peckham, Up-and-coming UK tallent, he rides for Huckmonkey.com-Ram bikes-Fox clothing-Spank components-Marzochii. Expect to see him alot more..he is only 16..
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flag dussei11 (Aug 15, 2009 at 11:15)
jeeze u guys are gonna make me go into a depressional state not being in whistler and stuck in saskatchewan again jk awesome vid though definately were watching
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flag xlr8rbmx (Aug 15, 2009 at 19:07)
I really enjoyed the video, good work. It's been a month since I was in Whistler. Now I'm stuck in Oklahoma and the closest I can get to downhill is to watch it online and look at the pics/vids I took while I was there. I miss it but it will make the next time I get to shred that much better
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flag timbimma (Aug 16, 2009 at 9:48)
i would very much like to go to whistler now. good video,good music
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flag beerismycopilot (Aug 16, 2009 at 11:13)
tom im definitely going back after watching that
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flag ragdoll (Aug 16, 2009 at 18:19)
i noticed the name seb kemp in there. is he the seb kemp whos been living in nz for a awhile?

nice vid btw
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flag tomgrundy (Aug 17, 2009 at 3:49)
It is yea, He works at bear back biking in whister, was our guide..but ended up coming out riding every day
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flag ragdoll (Aug 17, 2009 at 14:48)
haha awesome, im going on a working/ riding holiday in chile at the end of september and hes on my intake. rad.
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