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22/04/2024

If you’re in the Northwest region May 10th come join Ryan Capes family, friends and jump crew to honor the legend. From 2002-2010 Ryan pushed the motorcycle distance record from 260 feet all the way to 394 feet. Looking forward to catching up with everyone who was a part of his life and the progression of Ryan’s distance jumping legacy.

26/08/2022

The day has finally arrived. Guinness World Records] has finally certified for jumping the furthest on a motorcycle ever…425 FEET!!!!! The jump took place May 12th, 2012 and I’m proud to say Alex has held the record longer then any single daredevil in history. Exactly 10 years later on the day, May 12, 2022 I reached 425,000 miles on my Toyota Tacoma. I started tripping out but never posted about it. A week later I received 9 ghost calls from Alex Harvills old cell number. Then I began having dreams with Alex in them. Within a week of me having all of these coincidences I received a call from Alex’s mom Debi, asking if I could help her make a video of Alex to send to Guinness stating her case as to why he has the record for the furthest Moto jump. As a team effort of footage shot by and myself, I edited a 20 minute video which included interviews from the land survey crew, Big D, Toes, Robbie Maddison] and myself. The video along with the witness statements gave Guinness World Records] the proof they needed to certify his 425 foot jump as the current for furthest jump on a motorcycle. None of this would have been possible without Debi Chamberlain Alex’s mom, Big D, Toes, Ryan Capes and Robbie Maddison]. Thank you for never giving up and believing in Alex.
Mike and I have not given up on our daredevil project. We will tell the about Alex Harvills legacy. Rest easy Alex I miss you dude. I will continue to honor your legacy. Photo by:

25/06/2022

Prayers sent to family. So saddened by the loss of Trigger. It has been an honor to not only document some of his greatest distance jumping moments but become his friend. My personal favorite is featured in this rare frame grab from my camera of Trigger and in front of casket. This was a very special day in me, Maddos and Triggers life because the entire daredevil community came together to pay homage to the legend . I will always cherish that day. Trig I do believe you are flying in the sky with and . Really going to miss your funny antics and insight on the sport. Say hello to the boys for me up there. Photo: Courtesy

27/10/2021

Thank you FUJINON Lenses] for letting me use the 25-300 for the last 7 months and the 19.5-45 and 80-250 premista lenses for our last shoot. If you’re an and you’re trying to nail a one time shot I strongly urge you to try the FUJINON Lenses] par-focal glass. They are truly the best zoom lenses I have ever shot with. Stay tuned for shots from these epic lenses in and my new film . 💙

18/10/2021

needs our help. He was out riding in Utah and had a major accident and was life flighted to the hospital where he is currently in a coma with severe brain trauma. I had the honor of filming with Tanner last year for and witnessed him set the world record natural terrain long distance jump record of 281 feet. He was kind enough to not only show myself, where all the jumps were, but he also hit them all first and kept us all safe. He’s one of the most humble riders I’ve ever come across. His wife and family could really use your help right now. Prayers sent to Tanner and his family in these tragic times. The go fund me link is in my bio. Any help is greatly appreciated.

01/08/2021

Thank you for putting on the it’s the sickest event of the last decade. captured me on my getting cranked on this 200+ foot jump. Thank you for letting me borrow the 25-300. It’s the most versatile and sharpest zoom lens I’ve ever used. Special thanks to my camera crew footage will be seen in our upcoming release of

19/06/2021

In 2012 I got a call from Steve Eilers, (AKA "Toes"") telling me that a 19 year old kid by the name of Alex Harvill had already jumped over 350 feet. On day 8 of his jumping at 7 am, Alex Harvill fired up the bike cold, didn't take any speed runs and with the biggest ramp gap in history (354 feet) he hit the ramp at 105 mph. Alex landed perfectly at 425 feet and I pretty much s* my pants (literally). In my 25 year filming career it's still the single most incredible moment I have ever captured on camera. The jump was surveyed by a licensed land surveyor in the state of Washington as well as Toes and Derek McIntyre and I am proud to say it's as official. I was instantly bonded to Alex through his happy, funny, cheerful attitude and I have always felt he really was the most humble dirt bike rider I have ever known. He never had a bad thing to say about anyone.
The following year in 2013 Alex broke Ryan Capes dirt to dirt record at Horn Rapids with a 297.5 foot jump and it was another mind blowing feat we were fortunate enough to document.
Over the next 9 years I was lucky enough to get to know Alex, his wife Jessica, his parents and close friends and they are all incredible, loving people. Alex could not have married a better person. has stood by his side through the highs and lows and together they created a beautiful family with two super cute boys.
I took Alex to as many legendary moto locations including: and tons more and he threw down hard for On the Pipe 7.
I tried to help Alex as much as I could over the last decade but I also have my own demons I am battling now and feel I have failed Alex. All I can do now is honor his legacy and tell his story.
To the Harvill family, words can not describe how sorry I truly am. and I will tell his story and the world will know of his legendary feats and the kind and beautiful soul he was. To Alex I love you like a brother and will see you one day on the other side.
long live the the king and current long distance motorcycle jump record holder. Please help his wife Jessica with any donations through the gofund me link in my profile.

07/05/2021

One year ago today May 6,2020 I lost one of my best friends Ryan Capes. Capes was one of the greatest motorcycle distance jumpers in history with one of the biggest hearts to those close within his circle. If Capes was your friend he had your back no matter what. I miss this dude so much. The footage in this video is from 2007 when Ryan broke the distance trick record at 253 feet at Toes MX park. 14 years later that record still stands today. Footage shot by and myself for the upcoming release of the Daredevil Project music by: TSOL “In the Wind”

22/04/2021

nailed some incredible slo motion 4K shots of and on the new wave camera for our new film . The level of aerial cinematography in this film will be mind blowing. GNARNIA Coming this fall.

07/04/2021

Last week I had the pleasure of tracking one of the baddest dudes on a dirt bike at 🇺🇸 in .shasta helicopter for and my new film . Jones is one of the most professional riders off and on the bike and he definitely threw down hard with dead bodies and double grabs over the biggest jump there. Thanks for having us out. GNARNIA coming this fall.

04/04/2021

Another day at the office shoot #3 with for This time I brought my girlfriend to work with me. I love this girl. What an epic day. Thanks for the hospitality and prepping the jumps. Thanks .shasta for the insane flying today. 🇺🇸

03/04/2021

Stoked to have the best action sports crew come out to . Thank you for nailing these shots and giving us a insane perspective for our . Coming this Fall.

02/04/2021

Stoked to have out to crushing the most Insane shots of shot on . A new perspective of aerial cinematography at the highest quality level for our new film coming this fall.

02/04/2021

Official announcement: I’ve teamed up with to make a new Freeride/urban film that will once again push the boundaries of what is possible on a dirt bike. This photo of Raha blasting a 250 foot whip represents shoot #2 for our film currently titled at the infamous . Special thanks to everyone who made this last shoot a success .graziano and of course the legendary Donovan brothers. Gnarnia coming to iTunes this fall 2021.

25/03/2021

Had such a fun date night with my girlfriend Kelly tonight at the Loft in Tahoe. Can’t wait for some more fun adventures together.

26/01/2021

Not sure what was cooler here 1/2 mile wheelie or him being chased by the and the new custom mount that made to support the head holding the with the 19-90. Can’t wait to show everyone how epic this footage came out and what our plans are. Thanks to everyone who helped out on this shoot music by: Bad Religion

15/01/2021

Devastated by the news of Chris passing. We both started working around the same time in the Moto industry in the late 90’s. He was working for Mulisha and I was working for MOTO ###. After his accident Chris became a beacon of positive light in my world, reminding me how blessed I was to have the life I do. If you knew Chris then you knew he was one of the most loving, gentle souls who always kept it real and busted your balls for the fun of it. Thank you Chris for being a true friend and inspiration. Last summer I was lucky enough to spend a few days with Chris on my way back from Mexico and damn did we laugh our asses off. You will always be a constant reminder that no matter how bad things get, never give up, remain positive, appreciate what you have and take care of your friends and family. RIP Chris I love you.

26/11/2020

Happy birthday Jeremy Lusk. This is part 2 of his segment from On the Pipe 5. I loved how humble Lusk was even after he won an gold medal in freestyle Rest In Peace Jeremy. Filmed by: and myself. Music by: Swollen Members

18/11/2020

Happy 30th bday to one of the gnarliest humans on the planet 4 years ago Brian pulled back on the longest distance backflip on a motorcycle in history. Scenes from On the Pipe 7 The Last Hit

30/09/2020

I had enough people tell me I don’t smile in my pics so here’s a few at my favorite spot at the top of cave rock in Lake Tahoe. Thanks for teaming up with me and allowing me to help you complete your 2020 . Thank you to the people and companies who have always had my back . Winning a gold medal is definitely an accolade I’m proud of but as an artist the greatest sense of achievement has always come from capturing next level riding and world records at the highest quality possible. Looking forward to 2021 and what Raha and I are going to create. Thank you for your support during our real moto project. Photo by:

21/09/2020

What a crazy rollercoaster this project was for both and myself. One thing I’ve learned over the last 23 years of making motocross films and producing content is that it takes a team of people to make something next level nowadays in the action sports industry and none of this would have been possible without every single person who helped out on our . First off thanks and for always having my back from the first time we met on Ghymkhana 2 in 2008. Without your camera support and system the quality level would not have been the same. Thank you for showing us the jumps and for all your help in the dunes. We couldn’t have achieved those shots without your support. Thanks and for an awesome color correction job and always making my stuff look beautiful for the last 2 decades. Thanks for the rad 3D graphic title in the beginning of the edit and of course all your motion magic on my films since OTP3. Thanks you and for making such an epic TV show and all your guidance and knowledge the last 25 years of our friendship. Thank you and Chris the pilot from Idaho you guys are as crazy as Raha the way you fly those choppers. Thank you for the amazing quality you have given us in the red technology since my first red one in 2008. Our edit was shot by and myself and you guys are straight bosses and it was an honor to work with you. When I signed up to help Raha on this project I did it for the same reason Ive been making motocross films since 1997 for the love of the sport, to help out a friend in need and to help progress the sport through the art of cinematography. Thanks Raha for having me onboard. Can’t wait to make some next level stuff with you this winter at Danimals Domain and other spots. Photo by:

18/09/2020

Some dual operator shots of that didn’t make our cut this year. brought the out to compound. I operated the gimbal while flew the bird. Please vote for our real moto in the link in my bio through September 20th. The TV show airs on ESPN2 this Sunday 10am PST.

17/09/2020

Helicopter shoot #1 for with 200+ foot dirt whips and Rahas personal best... a 255 foot distance jump made this an epic shoot. And to take it to the next level we rented a from to get rock solid stable shots. Thanks for the sick flying we had a blast. If you haven’t voted today click the link in my bio to vote for us daily for the fan favorite award until September 21. Photos by:

14/09/2020

Real Moto edits are officially live. Lots of blood sweat and tears went into Colby Raha's Real Moto. Please vote for us by clicking the link in my bio to help us win the fan favorite award. You can vote daily until September 20th. It has been an honor to team up with to help make his edit. Thank you to the entire team that made it possible including Rhett Raha, Nick Kyant, Dereck, Jt, Manny Jubala, Matt Collins.
Color corrected by Greg White, graphics by music by Big B.
Real Moto TV show airs September 20th on ESPN 2 at 10am PST. produced and directed by my good friends Mike McEntire and Catherine McEntire of Hopefully we win a medal.

09/09/2020

edits drop September 14th for the fan favorite award. I had the amazing opportunity to team up with the freeride legend to compete in this epic video competition produced by . TV show airs on ESPN2 September 20th. Can’t wait to see all the edits from some of the top moto riders on the planet and hopefully we end up with a medal.

30/08/2020

Happy Birthday and thanks for the epic times the last few months making this years . September 14th our real moto edit will go live online and finally we can show the world what we created.

27/08/2020

Happy Birthday here’s a few clips from 420% All Natural Terrain. 2012 you crushed it that day.

08/08/2020

Lots of highs and lows making this years with but one thing I can say for certain is that I’m very thankful for my friends who have always believed in me and continue to support my efforts with very little grief along the way. Can’t wait to show the world what Raha and I pulled off.

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Talk about a living #legend. My good friend @tompages has redefined what is possible with #motobase #jumping and proved to the world #dreams can come true if you work hard enough. Thank you for continuing to push the sport to a new level. #longlivetheking #big #notscared #moto

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