Video: Scott Markewitz & Richie Schley Recreate an Iconic Photo in 'Ode to the Cover Shot'

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jbuzzinco (Dec 1, 2023 at 9:54)

Acknowledging that the tire tracks are still visible 25 years later should have been a clear indication of the fragility of the soil. Folks on the western slope are justifiably sensitive to the ecological damage off trail riding creates. The nostalgia is appreciated. But sadly, in today's over influenced selfie culture this just encourages others to make this same mistake.

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chillrider199 (Dec 1, 2023 at 10:29)

Yeah thats nuts. Definitely makes me realize now what everyone is talking about. I understood it before, just never saw an example.

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chillrider199 (Dec 1, 2023 at 10:30)

Also I mean nuts in “woah” kind of way. Not a “you damn crazy tree hugger” kind of way.

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suspended-flesh FL (Dec 8, 2023 at 14:28)

Mikey likes it! Hey Mikey!!

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valrock (Dec 12, 2023 at 11:39)

damn dude, I got it, I care about environment and etc... but these bike tires prints... you know... not a bulldozer, oil tanker, fishing dragger or your mom footprints

Geeezzzz

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Mtn-Goat-13 FL (Dec 1, 2023 at 8:31)

Effing loved this cover at the time and its just ironic now how there aren't that many covers to actually do... freehub, singletracks UK, and a few others. Sad times. Not sure when the last iconic cover actually was... maybe 10 yrs ago? I get the move - digital rules now, and biking is even more rad that ever but the lack of mags to document that is a massive blow to keeping some of the milestones alive. It would be cool to see more of it.

PS - Misspent Summers has made up for this in recent years, some awesome & iconic material there to buy. Well worth supporting.

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RedBurn (Dec 1, 2023 at 8:05)

Earth has not moved an inch !

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Statusquo3 (Dec 1, 2023 at 11:03)

idk, it clearly shifted 10 mm to the right lol

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nateb FL (Dec 1, 2023 at 9:03)

In the 1997 photo there's a tire track (or two?) ahead of the rider. So the line has been ridden more than once.

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wobblegoblin (Dec 1, 2023 at 9:06)

Ok

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b-mack (Dec 1, 2023 at 9:18)

I would assume by Richie…takes a few times to get the shot.

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CONomad (Dec 1, 2023 at 9:02)

I grew up riding there in the 90s and to see our local stuff on the cover ridden by Richie was unbelievably motivating to a then 16 year old kid. The grand valley was pretty against freeride/DH at the time and getting that boost to the unwanted bastard children of the early riding scene from one of the biggest riders around was so vindicating. I definitely had this taped to my wall until I left home 3 years later haha.

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blackbeardirt FL (Dec 1, 2023 at 8:56)

I still have this Photo Annual. So cool they did this. Best mountain bike mag ever IMO.

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Twopliszkas (Dec 1, 2023 at 13:12)

Tippie probably rode it first, but Richie looked better with his matching gloves and glasses!

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kisersoze (Dec 2, 2023 at 5:49)

This was a great trip down memory lane. It's a great idea for a series of short episodes, keep em' coming if you can. Love the Freeride Entertainment hat!

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kerschbaumer (Dec 1, 2023 at 10:35)

Hilarious - I just dug into my archives and found a copy too

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hankthespacecowboy (Dec 1, 2023 at 16:36)

When can I buy the poster? Had it tacked up in my bedroom shortly after I got my first mtb.

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Lifepassingby (Dec 1, 2023 at 8:02)

The GOAT… and original “Richie”!

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cains08 (Dec 1, 2023 at 8:36)

Where's the advent calendar comp?

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tonywilhelms0K8 (Dec 1, 2023 at 9:19)

AWESOME!

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Steppenwolf83 (Dec 1, 2023 at 12:52)

The golden times

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samosaking FL (Dec 1, 2023 at 12:56)

so sick