Watch Carson Storch and Company Catch Gigantic Air at Proving Grounds Pacific City

Twelve athletes. Three days. Lots and lots of air.

Written by Andrew Marshall Oct 04, 2023 4:48 p.m. ET

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Freeriding is a hell of a thing. I’d never do it myself; I’m more of a flowy, rolling hills guy when it comes to mountain bikes. But is it fun to watch? Oh yes.

Especially if the people you’re watching are some of the best freeriders in the world, all jostling for a spot on the 2024 Proving Grounds Tour. Ringleader Carson Storch brought 12 of the biggest deals in the freeride world out to Oregon to show their stuff. The results? High-flying, pulse-pounding action.

You’ve got 20 minutes to spare, right? Sure you do. It’s humans on bikes doing incredible stuff. Everybody’s got time for that.

Runtime: 18 minutes

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Andrew Marshall is a writer, illustrator, and photographer living and adventuring in the Smoky Mountains. His work across all three disciplines has earned Excellence in Craft awards from his colleagues in the Outdoor Writers Association of America for two years in a row.

Born and raised in the southern Appalachians, Andrew recently returned to his beloved home range after 10 years in the American West. He’s relieved to once again have access to a decent pulled-pork barbeque sandwich with South Carolina-style mustard sauce, but the weather is more humid than he remembered. You can find him on the web at www.andrewmarshallimages.com, on Instagram @andrewmarshallimages, or on Twitter @pawn_andrew. Fair warning: social media content is frequently cat-related.