The Long Way Around

What we have here isn’t your typical bike trip. Four close friends ventured into the great woods of the American west to experience the land via bike. Their original plans thwarted due to the devastation of wildfires that seemly strike the west more and more each year. With some last-minute rearranging of the route and a nod that it was safe, the ride was on! They took off to experience a ride and hike that some might call, downright insanity.
Riders:
Lael Wilcox
Erik Nohlin
Rugile Kaladyte
Chris Burkard
*Note: If you would like to learn more about Bikes in the Backcountry give this a read.
Plan ahead and prepare.
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Directed by Chris Burkard
Executive Producer: Matt Porter
Produced by Mike Sandifer
Dir. of Photography: Brian Davis
Additional Cinematography by Aaron Oquendo
Edit and Color: Brian Davis
Written by Matt Mcdonald
Illustrations by David Alderman
Animation by Jordan Serra
Narration by Chris Bauer
Edit and Color: Brian Davis
Written by Matt Mcdonald
Music from Eric Mueller and Geva Alon
Still Photography: Rugile Kaladyte
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[@two1videos]

Chris Burkard here to make us all forget about Covid, great film 🎥

[@briand4369]

Hey, man. I grew up with you in AG. I stayed at your house multiple times as a kid, and I think you came over to mine now and then too. I'm glad to see you're doing so well!
Have a good one.

[@maartenvanrossum516]

nice laid back-like the super 8 shots.

[@readytogrowgardens1028]

♥️♥️♥️

[@iSmeeaa]

The narration on this film is top tier. Don’t know if I’ve heard any better. Great job!!

[@joedavis9842]

I love this. Something about how the narrator when he said, "I'm starting to think they are kookoo...or maybe they just got a secret, and I wish they'd tell me" just hit me. He sounded so sad there.
This is just so simple and well made. I love it.

[@TheLegendaryStig]

Chris the great story teller strikes once again. Great work sir. Ironically the one thing that catches me a bit is the title. Similar to Euan McGregor and Charlie Boorman’s ‘bike’ trip title.
Narration on point, combo of shots great but again. Chris, the great story teller, between he and Casey Neistat the great story tellers of their generation. Putting me in the mood for some of the same.
Thank you!

[@frajerKOlovrat]

Wooow, the color of the reader’s voice is perfect👌

[@PauloJRebelo]

So good.

[@ryandury]

Yes! This is exactly what I needed.. Planning my own little long way round' here in Nelson, BC. We've got some pretty sweet loops in these parts.

[@anababakhina]

These things are made to last

[@johnhill9504]

Who is the guy narrating? That is freakin' hilarious!

[@ErikDouds]

Props to 12:30 and all other sections where you see 3 riders. That means one of them stayed behind. Would love to ride with Chris, Lael, and Rue one day (Erik, you too). Adventure filmmakers who go out on self-supported trips require some series kudos for lugging equipment + camera gear to share the journey with us all.

[@ryandeasley8129]

This just looks like an awesome/awful time. Par for the course when you're hanging out with Chris I guess. Another wicked one Chris!

[@benparker1263]

nothing like a guy who has made a living flying on planes all across the world talking about climate change

[@mateenalifilms]

a question: Do you write the voice over narration that your characters do in your documentaries?

[@bilboswaggins5647]

another Burkard banger!

[@wissbaa]

Outstanding on so many levels :)

[@connorbuck1562]

Another phenomenal film from the legend

[@francescorota2982]

I freaking love you Chris. I hope I can call you call you just Chris. You are an amazing adventurer, photographer, cyclist and I just love what you do and what you show to us. Thank you for the emotions that you trigger with everything you do. I wish to meet you one day. And I may steal your Diverge in the meantime (just saying).

[@francescorota2982]

Btw Lael Wilcox is a beast and such a lovely human being

[@mmarrotte101]

What a journey! Man this was such a fun, refreshing, and inspirational experience - well done all!

[@furkan248]

omg lael wilcox ı love her

[@urieljimenezmorales2235]

Hello Chris and everyone. Does anyone know which bag they use or how they carried the bikes on their back? Thank you!!

[@attilahatalyak7870]

At 10:30
Mission Workshop

[@aldodelara7466]

this video needs way more views

[@ChrisProuse]

Beautifully done Chris & Co - that was a joy to watch!

[@ThomasSchweighofer_]

LOVE IT CHRIS! Wanna ride with you!

[@chirschi5099]

for sure I will now buy a gravel bike and plan a bike trip for the summer :) just love the vids from Chris Burkard. They give you this taste of freedom :)

[@johnrieder4883]

I have been a huge fan ever since I checked out your Outdoor Photography Experience class on CreativeLive. I just wanted to say thank you for everything!

[@casperschack_film]

Thank you - a supernice film. How did you guys shoot this film? Did all the crew have bikes to? or did you have cars etc?

[@Diammama]

An excellent story. Excellent shots. Lael is a beauty, so few videos of her. This is one of the finest cycling videos I've seen. With love..

[@Unemployedrobots]

Very cool guys! Loved the narrator. Bruce brown vibes!

[@CooksterzLittlefield]

Fantastic, leg burning journey - perfect narration! 🚲

[@TheQaisraniDoctor]

👍🏼👏🏻

[@richardwagner3317]

Another great Burkard production. Makes you want to get out and enjoy everything. Thanks guys. Where will you go next I wonder?

[@jeremydsmith242002]

Great Adventure and Film! I wish it was longer since its Freezing out and I'm not riding this morning yet...

[@danmendozar]

Love that vintage mood!.
Amazing adventure.
So much love to you guys!

[@thetalkingfly]

The bicycle backpacks are pretty awkwardly awesome, you folks nailed it!!! Cheers....

[@zarate1om]

Was looking for some inspo as I prepare to exit my car and photograph a hike, mission accomplished!

[@christopherward4272]

That ruck-sack to carry a bike is great. What brand is it?

[@bernard0g0uveia]

Love everything about this!

[@jasonkovalenko3996]

I like this Chris good work thank you

[@benjaminwesercreative]

This inspiring on so many levels. Chris did it again

[@pipinalive]

I can't love this enough

[@thomas.kovacik]

So rad

[@GrahamFielder]

Awesome film!

[@AlanTow]

So nice! :)

[@wardphillips7989]

great film!

[@thenodaksmurf]

Great film

[@sameehangadkari]

Loved this one!

[@anababakhina]

Beautiful

[@zarate1om]

Love it!

[@PedroDVC]

Awesome!