The Pike 29 Memorial Track: Building a $12,000,000 Bike Trail

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The Pike 29 Memorial Track was built as a living memorial to the men who died in the 2010 Pike mining disaster.
It was sculpted into the landscape by passionate mountain bikers and track builders and is a world-class and first-of-its-kind mountain bike track which doubles and New Zealand’s 10th Great Walk.
This video shows some of the exploits of the team who built it called the Bush Walruses. MTB track designer and digger operator Milty Coultas, explosives specialist and track shaper Tom Woodward, and tree fellers Logan and Felix.
We cut the track through the bush over three long years while exposed, battered and frost bitten by the elements on the West Coast.
It was the most extreme construction site that any of us had worked at.
This video featured in the 2020 New Zealand Mountain Film Festival.
For track building services follow Milty on Instagram at: / graded_earth
Follow Tom on Instagram at: / tom.woodward.videos
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Article about building the track: www.odt.co.nz/regions/west-co...
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@almostawesomewithwill9251 4 года назад

You dam new Zealanders have to go and be badasses. Friggin building a mtb track in the middle of no where in harsh conditions and make a bad ass movie out of it at the same time without a film crew. Lol awesome video

@TomWoodwardVideos 4 года назад

Best comment yet! Thanks 😊

@jkelmtb8908 4 года назад

😂

@jkelmtb8908 4 года назад

That’s kiwis for ya

@Jaeger04 Год назад

Dumb question but at the beginning of the video there’s a bird with a really high pitched call just as the music is starting. Any idea what it might be. Thanks from France

@TomWoodwardVideos Год назад

Yeah it’s the rare bush parrots 🦜 called Kākā

@The_Sampler 4 года назад

This is so epic guys, absolutely incredible what all went into the creation of this trail - well done!

@liam_mountford 4 года назад

You should come to NZ and ride it! We've also got heaps of other awesome riding spots. That would be the best vid series ever. (After Covid of course).

@elijahschulz3749 4 года назад

Yea please come to nz we have tonnes of trails here

@TomWoodwardVideos 4 года назад

Hey thanks for the props! Like the others I invite you to come and check it out!

@JClark2600 4 года назад

Sounds like you need to make a NZ video Alex!

@almostawesomewithwill9251 4 года назад

Alexanders like “hmm my next trip” lol

@carolrose9412 2 месяца назад

Well done. My son lies within that mine. The track ŵas conceived by the families as a thank you to all of the people the world over and especially NZ and the coasters. You supported us most when we needed it. Great video, was at the mine yesterday paying my respects. Track looking mint. I am humbled by your efforts Thanks

@TomWoodwardVideos 2 месяца назад

Thanks very much Carol. The 2010 tragedy affected everyone deeply, I hope the track stands as a memorial to the 29 so that it never happens again.

@BlueLineRider 4 года назад

Deserves a PINKBIKE movie mondays airtime.

@TomWoodwardVideos 4 года назад

Thanks. Maybe you can share the video there. I tried it but it got not traction at all. Maybe I don’t know how to do it right.

@DeaneParkerAdventureChannel 4 года назад

Tom, you have to write a blog and submit to pinkbike editors, it’s quite the procedure. Pm me if you want some tips.

@TomWoodwardVideos 4 года назад

I’ve done that now and the video made its way into the front page!

@rhedegrunfair9209 4 года назад

This should forever belong in the Mountain Biking, trail building archives! A masterpiece!

@MrStuwr250f 4 года назад

As an Aussie MTBer, I'd have to say you NZ boys are showing the way with eco friendly trails. Wish our councils and governments in South East Qld would see the benefits that you Kiwi's are showing that well planned MTB trail network brings. Cannot wait to ride this, looks insanely good.

@mauort6870 4 года назад

Double thumbs up

@onemanmob6756 4 года назад

Yeah - we know it all too well here in Victoria too with Warburton trail nework held up/delayed heavily by the State government/agencies and their crazy, over-the-top environmental requirements...

@roryburgin9650 4 года назад

Unfortunately we don't have terrain like NZ, Tasmania or even Victoria. Just gotta put up with the shaly tracks of gap creek I suppose. Maybe subtropical rainforest like D'Aguilar national Park would be better.

@MrStuwr250f 4 года назад

Rory Burgin If you have ever been up to Binna Burra or Springbrook on the Gold Coast we have 1000 meters of decent available in a rain forest environment. Given this video, to create such a trail there wouldn’t have half the challenge this legends managed to overcome. Unfortunately our council does currently have the foresight to see past the beaches and theme parks as tourist attractions.

@kok_films 3 года назад

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-amynnnNUIiQ.html This is my mtb trail, I'd be happy to see your comments

@-Alex- 4 года назад

Just wow, this isn’t a RU-vid video, this is a movie.

@Orikix 3 года назад

Totaly agree

@TomWoodwardVideos 3 года назад

Thanks

@augustkasemaa3290 4 года назад

I'd say that calling this bucket list wold be a severe understatement. Simply amazing work from all the guys involved!

@JeffKendallWeed 4 года назад

Great video! Would love to see more riding from the trail, and would also love to meet the builders! Which means making this into a video series would be totally interesting! Keep it up!

@gradedearth2444 4 года назад

Hey man there’s a bit of footage on @graded_earth and more on @miltys_mountains, tom.woodward.videos and Pike.29.memorial.track (all on insta)

@RawEpics 4 года назад

That's a superb idea! :D

@lucasblair3601 4 года назад

He’ll yeah

@kok_films 3 года назад

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-amynnnNUIiQ.html This is my mtb trail, I'd be happy to see your comments

@garretv7247 4 года назад

With Ennio Morricone recently passing I cannot think of another way to immortalize his music than with a real life epic. Great ballad. Great looking trail. Peace

@benproskilled 4 года назад

This deserves so much more attention than its getting... Wonderfully composed and an amazing story

@simonfleming886 2 месяца назад

Tom, you are in an elite group of people who will proudly look back when retirement looms and think......"What a life....WOW....Yeah...I did that"........And the stories you'll be able to tell your grandkids. Cheers to you and your colleagues for all the effort you put in. Amazing videos.

@DeaneParkerAdventureChannel 4 года назад

Great, footage, editing and story. If I were a judge I would of voted for this as best NZ Made at NZMFF 🙌

@andybrady3521 4 года назад

Absolute epic. Raw nature at it's best with access made by an incredible crew. Major credit to all involved. Some day maybe.

@ethanwalp6984 2 года назад

One of the best trail building videos I have ever seen. 100%

@TomWoodwardVideos 2 года назад

Thanks 😊

@outdoorsinternational442 4 года назад

You have captured RAW New Zealand, survived trials via weather and landscape of the body and spirit and produced a film and track that will change people’s life’s for the better- standing ovation 👏 - Awesome job!

@TomWoodwardVideos 4 года назад

Thanks a lot!

@paulstuart525 4 года назад

What an incredible achievement in honour of a such a special cause. Well done!!!! You have given me good reason to finally come to NZ to ride this legend of a trail.

@Tristan-bp2yy 4 года назад

Can’t wait for this virus crap to be over so I can come over and ride some of the best trails in the world. Good job you bunch of mad lads. 🤘🏻

@john-yn5nz 2 месяца назад

Please keep the videos coming. You could cover anything and they would be worth watching. For example, exploring the Southern mountains and snowboarding, trail riding in the ranges of Central Otago, and so much more. I've seen so many awesome sights in New Zealand while snowboarding, riding a motorbike, and even out on the golf course. We truly live in paradise.

@TomWoodwardVideos 2 месяца назад

Cheers mate, have a look at the video on my channel page. Lure of Adventure in the South Island 🤙

@KTMSparky 4 года назад

Mind blown to be honest. I'd love to ride this one day.

@alyx680 4 года назад

Epic Trail and such a sad circumstance the brought it to fruition.

@XXTechMoXXNew 4 года назад

This video should have millions of views

@Funkingout 4 года назад

Awesome video guys, and topical soundtrack, RIP Ennio Morricone

@lucasblair3601 4 года назад

This is amazing, I would love to see an extended cut that goes more in depth through the challenges and processes, and especially more riding!🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

@GraemeBurt 2 месяца назад

What a great story, wonderful scenery and an excellent memorial to those miners who lost their lives in Pike River Mine Disaster

@TomWoodwardVideos 2 месяца назад

Cheers Graeme, appreciate it 🤙

@RawEpics 4 года назад

Amazeballs!!! I'm not even making it up when i say that when I get a chance to visit NZ again, I'll be putting this trail at the top of my 'to do' list. Love from Singapore ❤

@TomWoodwardVideos 4 года назад

thanks, a bit of a different environment to Singapore i guess..! haha

@roadlesstraveledd 4 года назад

this is WAY underrated, it's remarkable work they're doing out there in NZ. Thank you for your amazing work so that one day we all may have a chance to ride this incredible trail. cheers!

@ericthebikeman8559 4 года назад

What kind of debby downer is down voting this masterpiece of a video?

@TomWoodwardVideos 4 года назад

That’s what I think. Thanks.

@joeywilson4818 4 года назад

@@TomWoodwardVideos misclicks

@lplacido61 4 года назад

I have seen some great trails here in California, but nothing like this... All I can say is "WOW".... Utterly and completely speechless! Congrats!!

@Sportilium 4 года назад

What an adventure you lived. Great stuff 🤘 soundtrack timing is impeccable RIP Morriconi 🍝 🤠

@Sportilium 4 года назад

😍 Last of the Mohicans, too

@lorisfoucart2475 4 года назад

I feel honored watching this video, but feel bad watching it on my 1080p display with mid end headphones, that's how good this is.

@TomWoodwardVideos 4 года назад

Wow, thanks for the props!

@vr4razza 4 года назад

Awesome video, well done. And massive credit to the team that put this track together. You guys must be tough as nails!

@JClark2600 4 года назад

That's amazing! I've been building dirt jumps since I was 10, I'm now 40. My vision when I was a kid was to buy some land and build bike jumps on it because the city would always destroy our work. I never was able to buy land for a bike park but I wish this type of job was around when I was in my 20s. Thanks for sharing!

@stewartdoherty4037 4 года назад

Thanks so much to everyone who contributed. cant wait to feel its flow.

@jkelmtb8908 4 года назад

This RU-vid video just turned into a movie and not just any regular movie an amazing movie

@SouthamptonBikePark 4 года назад

That was so good! What an epic time you had! Big up the dig crew!

@sweereu 2 месяца назад

This is fucking epic, me and my old man have been talking about riding this for awhile now. Thankgod you documented this, gives it so much more meaning to ride the trail now knowing what blood and sweat has been put into each turn. Epic dude

@TomWoodwardVideos 2 месяца назад

Cheers mate, appreciate it!

@fougereh 4 года назад

A beautiful and interesting film. Full credit to the builders and the videographer. What a legacy!

@leonhartcoreman 4 года назад

You Guys are HEROES

@mar1nk081 4 года назад

Guys, huge respect from me, I'm building trails In my forest and this is on another level! You did amazing job of keeping the inviroment safe and just like before! The trail looks SICK ass hell! End once more time... HUGE RESPECT! 🎖️

@TomWoodwardVideos 4 года назад

Thank you

@mar1nk081 4 года назад

@@TomWoodwardVideos No problem for real guys🎖️

@michaelgoodwin593 4 года назад

Absolutely sick!

@MrGarthHardin 4 года назад

All the way from Hood River, Oregon - The Columbia River Gorge in the Pacific North West .. hats off to you homies !! I raise a toast and a clink of a cold one for your care of the 'aina' and dedication of the sport I now indulge in, hitting as many jumps as humanly possible at my geriatric age. 55 goin on 16 .. the hei matau that hangs around my neck is the ancestor of my homes makau and a poignant reminder of my 'safe passage at sea' despite being knocked out multitudes of times under water from the reef or my board. A dream would come true to ride this trail in honor of those who lost their lives as they did spurring the creation of this trail. Garth Hardin on utube to see some trails and me goofin off in my neck of the woods ! Godspeed to all of the Walrus crew !

@TomWoodwardVideos Год назад

Thanks Garth Hardin 🤙

@benkilleen3383 2 месяца назад

You will never forget your time up there boys. We'll done on such a massive achievement 👏

@TomWoodwardVideos 2 месяца назад

Cheers man

@micahrushin 4 года назад

It must be so satisfying to ride what you've put such an insane amount of work into

@mcintoshfamilynz 4 года назад

Absolutely EPIC guys - watched it 2 x now and have loaded it to the top of the adventure list in 2021 - you captured the essence of how beautiful New Zealand is and built a trail that is iconic in the Pike river memory.

@TomWoodwardVideos 4 года назад

Thanks, appreciate it!

@blanket6647 4 года назад

This video should get 4 Oscars for the creativity and the hard work this guys put in that trail

@Frack_Black 4 года назад

Stunning imagery. The clouds flowing over the mountains was beautiful. Man, I'd love to ride that track. Good work on the trail and capturing the process.

@talbingogpo 4 года назад

Mountains,machines, explosives.......what else could you ask for? Awesome

@dominicyard 4 года назад

Incredible!

@grantrogers1858 4 года назад

Absolute punnacle of trail building skill right here. Puts things into perspective

@LarsPetterLarsen 4 года назад

Absolutely stunning! Once the world is back to normal I might just travel all the way from Norway to New Zealand to experience this wonder that you built! Kudos to the trail making skills, the effort through all sorts of weather and the movie making skills. Top notch all the way and awards to be won! Cheers!

@cadesketchking9447 4 года назад

The amount of work that went into this is insane i dont know what to day its beautiful good job

@melwalshmtb9121 4 года назад

Honestly loved this video sooooo much

@mattcarver7070 4 года назад

Epic mate 👌 great video and amazing work on the track chur

@ramesesgarcia6889 4 года назад

Dedication and discipline and positivity every person has in this video deserves the blessings.

@user-be1ze7qu6c 5 месяцев назад

Rode this finished yesterday best ride ever. Well done team. Fantastic job Sharon renwick

@TomWoodwardVideos 5 месяцев назад

Glad you like it! a lot of blood sweat and tears went into making it. Hopefully a lot more will get to ride it.

@user-be1ze7qu6c 5 месяцев назад

I'm sure it's going to be very popular

@grahammayes1968 4 года назад

This trail looks epic. I will definatley be making sure i do a south island trip just to ride this. Thanks for the blood sweet and tears guys.

@alistersladen1212 4 года назад

Amazing work and video footage, thank you all ssooooo much for the hard work and dedication. Can't wait to get a ride.

@morph7745 4 года назад

Credit to you Tom great Video mate 👍 I enjoyed this watching it again

@winterhawk1987 4 года назад

Excellent work on building the trail, capturing the raw beauty of the landscape, the wildlife, the sounds and the talent of the men.

@TUBICUS5 4 года назад

This is awesome. What a monumental effort and incredible memorial. Truly inspirational. You guys deserve all the recognition for this. Now on bucket list to come and ride.

@RickyDownhillRDH 4 года назад

Wow, that's amazing guys. The difficulties you all endured in building this trail just blows my mind! Props!! This should be a 2 hour documentary on Discover or History channel!!

@SuperSwimmingman1 4 года назад

What an amazing journey! Beyond badasses working in those conditions to get this trail built! High on my bucket list

@alwaysonyoutubem8 4 года назад

So much work in this edit. Simply epic.

@TomWoodwardVideos 4 года назад

Thanks, at least lockdown was good for something

@alwaysonyoutubem8 4 года назад

@@TomWoodwardVideos cheers for putting the work in dude. exceptional.

@JayMessie 4 месяца назад

The track is epic. You guys are absolutely awesome! It is so cool to see the work documented this way. It makes me want to go back there. Thank you :)

@TomWoodwardVideos 4 месяца назад

thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed the track 🤙

@Ben__David 4 года назад

Love the music by Ennio Morricone. Great trail guys💪

@theforestdude2587 4 года назад

I love this! It's just awesome to see that behind these trails are such awesome storys and people! This gives a trail a completely different "value"! Definitely keep going ! This is a great piece of work done here!

@CodesInURFace 4 года назад

What an epic project! Great work

@TomWoodwardVideos 4 года назад

Glad you think so!

@SimplePleasuresMTB 4 года назад

Wow! Whole other level of trail building. Awesome

@firstlast6294 4 года назад

This video made me so happy to watch. Thank you. You guys rock.

@camdenbryngelson247 4 года назад

This deserves way more recognition

@TomWoodwardVideos 4 года назад

Share it around :)

@mtb548 4 года назад

There's a special place in mountain biking heaven for these guys

@andreasharik428 4 года назад

GREAT VIDEO GUYS !!!

@AaronMarkie 4 года назад

Great Video. A great choice of the Last of the Mohicans soundtrack at the end, and I loved the little tip of the hat to Apocalypse Now.

@AppleJack76 4 года назад

Epic music, from an epic movie. Viva la Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. The Last of the Mohicans music is a close 2nd. May all those who step foot, or roll wheel, think of the souls lost in the mine. Well done, trail builders!

@judebottlik6395 4 года назад

Fantastic, absolute amazing craftsmanship, what a ride, thanks guys

@theadventuresofraz8706 4 года назад

Nice one team. Epic!

@Dorkbike 4 года назад

This is incredible 👏

@Neih87 4 года назад

Absolute legends! Cant wait to ride!

@TomWoodwardVideos 4 года назад

Cheers man, hope you enjoy

@bertr5650 4 года назад

@@TomWoodwardVideos Amazing job. Should be proud of that effort. 3yrs to complete - does that include the pre build bureaucracy and paperwork approvals?

@EricF1984 4 года назад

Beautiful video showing the hard work that went into this project looks like I have another bucket list trail to hit.

@abcdefgh1 4 года назад

A truly beautiful little film ...and track. You should all be proud!

@yukonpeteneff 4 года назад

Absolutely amazing work in terrifying terrain and conditions. Your safety report might just be the most incredible achievement. Well done.

@jayjayr3477 4 года назад

That commitment is crazy, if that was me I would of given up ages ago, deserve much more subscribers

@ElTerrible2011 4 года назад

Love mountain biking and have big admiration for the music of Ennio Morricone as well RIP.

@streddaz 4 года назад

That's seriously one epic looking trail, well done! Another one for the bucket list

@TomWoodwardVideos 4 года назад

Sweet, get down here!

@streddaz 4 года назад

@@TomWoodwardVideos so it's open now? Is there any info on access to the trail about?

@TomWoodwardVideos 4 года назад

Currently the department of conservation is holding off the official open until the body recovery from the mine is complete. The Paparoa trail is already open. Google should supply all the info for that.

@streddaz 4 года назад

@@TomWoodwardVideos Sweet thanks