I think that some of the filming in Seasons is of a even higher standard than that of Roam (some of the close up slow motion shots are breathtaking). Especially when you consider that sections such as the Mt Saint Ann were filmed on a race track whilst it was being used by other riders. Unlike Roam that was filmed in some of the most riderless locations on earth. The collective were also brave to film during the winter unlike many other similar movies, for this i think they deserve allot of respect.

With the last Whistler section for me is almost the high point, the riding isn’t the most breath taking dont get me wrong it isn’t bad. But it pulls the whole film together and leaves you with a feeling of wanting to get out and ride your bike and for me that is what counts.

As for Seasons they got it spot on with the editing, interviews, social lives and each section was one to remember and more importantly could be watched over and over again.

But hey that’s just my opinion.

Joe

With the Q&A it might have been bit unfair to expect the others to answer questions, as Steve was the billed guest and Q&A guy. They probably get asked loads of questions and get tired of it. Would have been nice tho. The session could easily have been called ‘Steve Peat does Stand-up’ (with the obvious ironic humour of him being sat down) 😆 .

There were a few other serious questions about where he rides and if he spend much of the winter here. Your mate’s question was ingenious, only matched by the guy further back on the right, who after Steve declined asked “What boiler is it?”
Did your mate get his cast signed?
JrK

In my opinion, Roam broke the mould of biking movies and has been emulated by many since. The style and cinematography in Roam really elevated the quality of the ridign to new heights that we have all loved since (just think of that BearClaw 360 in the opening sequence… my spine still tingles like the first time I saw it). This will make it always stand out at a great movie.

However, having watched it too much, sitting through it on the big screen in worse quality than in my front room (I couldn’t believe it when the DVD menu came up!) when I was itching to see the new stuff wasn’t really welcome. What was welcome was being able to watch it in a cinema with a beer in my hand… now that living!

The stories told in Seasons make the film. The scene with Stevie Smith being driven to the top of the trail by his mum in here tiny 4×4 is heart melting… “maybe some day he’ll be the first to leave this place”… then he pins it down and we see a true pro in the making, Magic. Cam Macaul setting up a kicker in to his swimming pool to progress his tricks (and his bird calls) then Bear Claw emulating him but having to wear a wet suit and fly off in to a lake… Genius.

But for me… the opening sequence with a bearded Peatie sat on his exercise bike in the middle of winter waxing lyrical about how tough we brits are as a result of our winters then dropping in to the top of Wharnie… BEST EVER… I couldn’t stifle my cheer in the cinema and why should I. There we were in a cinema in Sheffield, watching our local hero in an international movie on the big screen, ripping up our local trails like only he can… with him in the cinema!! We should have all been on our feet deafening the rock music!! What an event…. inspirational… I rode so hard the next day, despite hangover.

As for the Q&A… good… but a missed opportunity really. Virtually the whole syndicate was there and they left peatie up there to fend for himself. I go to a lot of climbing lectures and the MC is often as important as the guest, especially with someone like Peat. It might have been a bit strange to start with but it would have stopped everyone defaulting to humour to get through the awkwardness. Its not everyday you get to quiz a legend. Its not everyday your in a room with several legends, all at the top of their game and ready to answer your questions. Where was the panel and the microphones? Thanks for King_jeff for the best serious question of the night, it was fascinating to find out something about the process. But top marks has got to go to my mate Adam for his boiler retort:
Adam: “Steve, my mate Andy had an off in the star wars section of Rheoloa at the weekend…”
Peat “Only fools do that…”
Adam:”and he’s come away with a lovely plaster cast on his wrist. We would be deeply honoured if you could… come round and have a look at my boiler”
Class…

Now got seasons on DVD… watching that too much too!

Nick