Under Superior Skies: A Mountain Biking Short Film

The Upper Peninsula of Michigan—known to Midwesterners as the U.P.—is a rugged and remote wilderness shaped by fierce north winds, brutal winters, and the vast, unforgiving waters of Lake Superior. But in the summer, it transforms into a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, offering breathtaking landscapes, incredible trails, and a deep sense of adventure. Join me as I take on the Miner’s Revenge mountain bike race, ride some of the best trails in the Midwest, and explore the untouched beauty of the U.P. with my family and my friend Rico. From the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness to the world-class riding at Copper Harbor and the legendary challenge of Ishpeming’s RAMBA trails, this trip was a test of endurance, skill, and sheer love for the ride. Along the way, we: 🚴‍♂️ Take on brutal and technical trails 🏞️ Discover hidden waterfalls and stunning vistas 🌊 Cool off in the mighty Lake Superior 🔥 Experience the hospitality and rich culture of the U.P. ⛰️ Hike to epic viewpoints like Brockway Mountain & Sugar Loaf Mountain ⚓ Visit Whitefish Point, near the final resting place of the Edmund Fitzgerald This adventure was more than just a mountain bike trip—it was a journey into one of the last great wild places in the Midwest. A land of extremes, beauty, and resilience. If you enjoyed the video, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more adrenaline-fueled adventures! 📍 Locations Featured: ✔️ Greenland – Miner’s Revenge XC Race https://www.trailforks.com/region/sok--adventure-trails/ ✔️ Porcupine Mountains Wilderness https://g.co/kgs/ARQmaEj ✔️ Copper Harbor – Epic MTB Trails https://www.trailforks.com/region/copper-harbor/ ✔️ Ishpeming & RAMBA Trails https://www.trailforks.com/region/ramba-trails/ ✔️ Marquette South Trails & Sugar Loaf Mountain https://www.trailforks.com/region/marquette-ntn-south-trails/ https://maps.app.goo.gl/h17yqfKvmhBoUW9z6 ✔️ Whitefish Point – Tribute to the Edmund Fitzgerald https://g.co/kgs/L7YpnVd #MountainBiking #PureMichigan #UpperPeninsula #CopperHarbor #MTB #Adrenalineislife #LakeSuperior #ExploreMichigan This channel is sponsored by Magura USA. #ridemagura #maguraalliance I am affiliated with Bikes Online. Check them out for the latest from Polygon, Superior, Mondraker, Scott, Intense, Haro and more. USA https://bikesonline-usa.sjv.io/Oebaez Australia https://bikesonline-australia.pxf.io/RGbLGa Jenson USA https://jenson.sjv.io/vPV0PO REI for all your outdoor product needs https://alnk.to/fHnfU9D Check them out for your parts and accessories needs. Keep Your bike clean and in great shape with Muc-Off Products https://mucoff.sjv.io/dOGDOq My Preferred Tubeless Sealant is Orange Seal. https://alnk.to/880FJ5B Shopping through these links will help support the channel and keep more content flowing. What I'm riding in 2024 Trail Bike Polygon Siskiu T6 https://bikesonline-usa.sjv.io/YRNjRm XC Race Bike Polygon Syncline C5 https://bikesonline-usa.sjv.io/K0zP0A BMX Bike Kink Gap https://bit.ly/3Y2TWrn Helmet Smith Payroll MIPS https://smithoptics.pxf.io/7aMDar IXS Trigger MIPS https://bikesonline-usa.sjv.io/LK25KL Road/Gravel/XC Helmet: Giro Agilis MIPS https://bikesonline-usa.sjv.io/qzy0zj Camera Gear GoPro Hero 11 Black https://amzn.to/4hUwWWq Insta360 X3 https://amzn.to/4hZ62wz DJI Osmo Action 3 https://amzn.to/3ShitZ9 Stuntman Chest Mount https://amzn.to/4koU0hw Shoes Five Ten Trailcross Mid Pro https://jenson.sjv.io/9WQogW Ride Concepts Powerline https://amzn.to/42c5T1U Etnies Semenuk Pro https://amzn.to/4kePVwF Gloves Tasco https://amzn.to/3XrvjHt 🎵 Music licensed from Lickd. The biggest mainstream and stock music platform for content creators. Back on the Chain Gang by Pretenders, https://lickd.lnk.to/bK7cWyID License ID: YdMkda1d5m7 If you want to use music from famous artists, try Lickd to get track credits and unlimited stock music: https://app.lickd.co/r/f6b9f9b362564446ba517afdeec05872