Pinkbike's 35 Most Viewed Videos of 2013

Jan 6, 2014
by Scott Secco  
Pinkbike's Video of the Day (VOD) feature debuted on September 29, 2007. The very first VOD features Derek Lahr, of Lahr Cycles, describing the infinitely variable transmission of his Lahr freeride bike. The video is a product of its time: the camera work is a little shaky and the footage was shot in 480p, the same resolution as a VHS tape. In 2013 we're saturated with 1080p motion pictures from cameras on our helmets and in our phones. DSLRs like the Canon 5D Mark II have made it possible for almost anyone to achieve a Hollywood-esque shallow depth of field in their images. But what about the content? As cameras have decreased in physical size and sticker price they've also made it easier for more people than ever to call themselves filmmakers. This democratization of technology gives us more videos than ever before but also more crap to filter through. Whether filmed with a $300 GoPro or a $30,000 Red Epic, these films showcase mountain biking as art. We have no doubt you'll be seeing some of these films again in Pinkbike's Video of the Year contest.


#35


Views: 113,073    Faves: 1,099    Comments: 48



#34


Views: 122,711    Faves: 1,822    Comments: 56



#33


Views: 124,001    Faves: 2,085    Comments: 94



#32


Views: 108,341    Faves: 1,719    Comments: 70



#31


Views: 107,574    Faves: 1,242    Comments: 41



#30


Views: 111,009    Faves: 1,374    Comments: 84



#29


Views: 107,172    Faves: 2,300    Comments: 79



#28


Views: 110,918    Faves: 933    Comments: 30



#27


Views: 135,569    Faves: 2,593    Comments: 115



#26


Views: 136,433    Faves: 760    Comments: 23



#25


Views: 127,615    Faves: 2,012    Comments: 60



#24


Views: 116,724    Faves: 1,980    Comments: 98



#23


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Views: 120,555    Faves: 1,207    Comments: 42
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#22


Views: 116,061    Faves: 2,100    Comments: 86



#21


Views: 138,441    Faves: 3,096    Comments: 104



#20


Views: 127,647    Faves: 955    Comments: 57



#19


Views: 128,222    Faves: 1,048    Comments: 31



#18


Views: 128,193    Faves: 483    Comments: 25



#17


Views: 132,031    Faves: 1,147    Comments: 70



#16


Views: 129,875    Faves: 1,425    Comments: 80



#15


Views: 127,881    Faves: 908    Comments: 59



#14


Views: 136,083    Faves: 1,974    Comments: 83



#13


Views: 135,545    Faves: 1,303    Comments: 52



#12


Views: 149,274    Faves: 1,008    Comments: 57



#11


Views: 144,515    Faves: 1,217    Comments: 75



#10


Views: 184,523    Faves: 3,144    Comments: 92



#9


Views: 174,826    Faves: 966    Comments: 79



#8


Views: 204,368    Faves: 2,903    Comments: 99



#7


Views: 303,795    Faves: 4,726    Comments: 180



#6


Views: 186,176    Faves: 2,637    Comments: 117



#5


Views: 215,262    Faves: 1,101    Comments: 135



#4


Views: 219,907    Faves: 3,477    Comments: 128



#3


Views: 237,125    Faves: 1,716    Comments: 126



#2


Views: 230,307    Faves: 1,335    Comments: 49



#1


Views: 370,548    Faves: 5,757    Comments: 214





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58 Comments
  • 89 0
 This is like the best Movies for your Mondays ever!
  • 17 0
 Higher Calling still gives me chills every time I watch it.
  • 11 2
 i was expecting faster than you to be in the top ten..
  • 16 0
 35 videos all loading at once? computer says nooo
  • 3 8
flag jeff444 (Jan 7, 2014 at 9:29) (Below Threshold)
 Needs a ipad
  • 5 0
 harrison mendel killin it! 4 videos in the top 35!
  • 1 0
 I cant watch these with out a sweater on.. TOO MUCH CHILLS!!
  • 4 0
 Stevie Ian 4, please!
  • 49 0
 This made my computer completely shit the bed trying to load all of them
  • 4 15
flag campover (Jan 6, 2014 at 20:32) (Below Threshold)
 Its bekoze youre a grom
  • 23 0
 Mine had to see a doctor for its erection that lasted more than four hours
  • 19 0
 I am pretty sure I am the reason Mindspark's Dean Tennant video is number one, I used to watch that video twice a day on break at work.
  • 20 0
 Sure, on break, that's when you watch mountain bike videos.
  • 8 0
 wow, What an honour to be up in the top five with the craziest videos of the year! And congrats to the coastal crew, I really look up to those guys, they're my heros! Was stoked to see my friend and squamish riding bud Jackson up there too! thanks for all the support and views! but the video of the year should probably be as far as I'm concerned Freeride lives by Dylan Sheffer. so sick!
  • 11 0
 FREERIDE LIVES!
  • 9 1
 Proud to say I've seen nearly all these when they first came out!
  • 9 0
 Nice job Dean Tennant!!
  • 1 0
 also aaron larocque maybe Razz
  • 4 0
 I think half of views of #1 video are mine Wink
Mind Spark 04 - Higher Calling - Dean Tennant is such a good video!!!

P.S. This page made my firefox freeze for like 30 seconds before loaded lol
  • 4 0
 All of these films are awesome and represent what our sport is all about. Sometimes I cry thinking the rest of the humanity that doesn't ride mountain bikes will probably never see them.
  • 5 0
 What about how to be a mountain biker?
  • 2 0
 Good point. That one had to be high on the list. I do love that video!
  • 2 0
 Maybe it's not here because it was an embeded youtube vid? Might be wrong though.
  • 1 0
 We're thrilled to have our It Pays to Be Courteous Video in the #18 spot. Thanks to everyone who watched, commented and enjoyed. Our videographer, Kevmo (Kevin Philbin) is the bomb! For another dose of Kevmo funny, check our Hunt for the Elusive Trail Gnome vid www.pinkbike.com/video/341511
  • 5 0
 I think graham Agassiz definitely had better whips than cruz
  • 4 0
 All amazing videos, but I that trail Dylan Sheffer rode was just fucking ridiculous. Major props.
  • 4 0
 I showed the "Couples Ride" vid to my other half, she said I can ride by myself this weekend...Sweet.
  • 4 0
 DOWNHHILLIN IS RAD!!!!!!!!!!!
  • 4 0
 They need a another Steve and Ian saga
  • 4 0
 like 200 views of #1 video are mine
  • 3 0
 Funny, I would have thought Chris Akrigg's Five and Imaginate from Danny MacAskill would also be in this list...
  • 2 0
 I don't think they were uploaded to pinkbike.
  • 1 0
 If I had to show someone one video to explain what MTB is, id show them "Rheeder in Kamloops" defiantly one of my fav videos this year, "Joyride after hours" also sick, Harrison Mendel is the best in the business.
  • 3 0
 Why isn't this in there? www.pinkbike.com/video/299315
  • 1 0
 Not sure, silly PB missing it out
  • 1 0
 Makes me want to hop on my bike and ride!!!! But it's -10 degrees here. Winter sucks!!!!!!!
  • 2 0
 Scrolled right to #1 video ... was not disappointed.
  • 1 0
 That's probably the most beautiful no hander I've seen! Conditions and all that are perfect
#1 video at 1:30
  • 3 0
 Harry pullin em in
  • 2 0
 Vid number 8 for the win. Metal + amazing riding
  • 2 0
 Higher Calling is just CLASS
  • 1 0
 about to be the most favorited article!!
  • 1 0
 I'm saying goodbye to my social life.
  • 1 2
 What social Life?
  • 2 0
 #7 is the best
  • 1 0
 that running girl in #18, katie nelson, wow
  • 1 0
 this made me want to ride so bad ! haha i feel bad for americans though Smile
  • 1 0
 Just when I thought I was done with movies for your monday... Now this!
  • 1 0
 I had a pretty shit monday so this made my day
  • 1 0
 I know what I'm doing after school today. lol
  • 1 0
 Mindspark who else?
Great action man
  • 1 0
 My number 1 is "I'm faster than you!"
  • 1 0
 How many videos are uploaded every year, out of curiosity?
  • 1 0
 over 9000!!!!!!!
  • 1 0
 Whats the soundtrack
  • 1 0
 牛逼!
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