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Risk versus reward—the idea that an endeavor with greater uncertainty garners greater payoff—is a principle used in fields as diverse as economics, athletics and even relationships. For Vancouver resident Steve Vanderhoek, the saying reflects nearly every aspect of his life. As a firefighter and professional mountain bike freerider, saving a life at work before risking his own on a boundary-pushing stunt often occurs within the same day. Vanderhoek thrives under pressure, and in doing so is redefining what it means to truly live on the edge.
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Risk versus reward—the idea that an endeavor with greater uncertainty garners greater payoff—is a principle used in fields as diverse as economics, athletics and even relationships. For Vancouver resident Steve Vanderhoek, the saying reflects nearly every aspect of his life. As a firefighter and professional mountain bike freerider, saving a life at work before risking his own on a boundary-pushing stunt often occurs within the same day. Vanderhoek thrives under pressure, and in doing so is redefining what it means to truly live on the edge.
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![Jesse East and Cal Hill Ride Crested Butte Mountain Bike Park // [POV] Perspectives on Velocity](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZnNpv_reevs/mqdefault.jpg "Jesse East and Cal Hill Ride Crested Butte Mountain Bike Park // [POV] Perspectives on Velocity
Sitting at a base elevation of 9,300ft, Crested Butte Mountain Bike Park offers the ideal sampling of Colorado’s high-elevation riding with a variety of trails ranging from beginner-friendly greens to advanced double black tech and jump lines. Ride along with Jesse East and Cal Hill as they boost anything even slightly resembling a lip and effortlessly flow through some of the park’s most difficult tech, redefining what it means to carry speed through Psycho Rocks and Boulder Mason.
Everyone interprets a trail differently, and while there’s no wrong way, there are certainly some more impressive ways. Perspectives on Velocity aims to unravel the mysteries of speed, line choice, and reaction that are unique to the best mountain bikers in the world. Hop on board with an array of fast, smooth, and stylish riders as they take on select trails throughout North America.
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