Name: Eliot Jackson: The Trailblazer
Uploaded: 2021-09-08T00:00:00.000Z
Duration: 24 min 18 s
Description: After the death of George Floyd and the surge of the #blacklivesmatter movement, professional athlete Eliot Jackson was driven to create something to cause positive change in the cycling industry. As

Return to Earth 'The Series' reveals the untold stories of local heroes who reconnect us to the natural world through a straightforward machine that defies boundaries and knows no limits: the mountain bike.

The backcountry segment of Return to Earth was made possible by the efforts of local legend, Cepi Raffa. An Argentinian doctor who has dedicated his life to building a vibrant mountain bike community in his hometown of Bariloche.

Ep 1 | The Doctor

Return to Earth 'The Series' | Trailer

Big Red Ted Tempany used to create the craziest stunts that could be ridden on a bike, including Anthill’s movies. But his biggest accomplishment is a single trail that anyone can ride, which has helped transform his hometown into a mountain bike mecca.

Ep 2 | The Builder

While shooting for Return to Earth, Anthill learned mountain biking’s origin story goes beyond the famous Clunkers of Mount Tam and can trace roots back to the high alpine single-track trails of Crested Butte, CO.

Ep 3 | The Pioneer

Moose Reichert knows first-hand the power of bikes to change lives. As a youth he did time for attempted murder. Now on the islands of Hawaii, he is turning attention from the ocean to the mountains by building trails, including the breathtaking conclusion for Return to Earth.

Ep 4 | The Islander

Sterling Lorence’s photography has inspired riders all over the world to travel into the woods on two wheels. His unrelenting search for the perfect mountain bike shot continues with the Anthill crew on the set of Return to Earth.

Ep 5 | The Lensman

After the death of George Floyd and the surge of the #blacklivesmatter movement, professional athlete Eliot Jackson was driven to create something to cause positive change in the cycling industry. As a result, the Grow Cycling foundation was born.

Ep 1 | Eliot Jackson: The Trailblazer

From racer and freeride to coach and mentor, Canadian mountain biking legend Andrew Shandro has had an illustrious career. Today, he's quietly working behind the scenes to shape how we experience mountain biking, both on and off the bike.

Ep 2 | Andrew Shandro: The Scout

Mark Weir has dreamed of being a mountain bike ambassador, racer, and product tester. Still, after a series of life-changing events, including a house fire and heart attack, he now focuses on giving back to the community.

Ep 3 | Mark Weir: The Veteran

As the Indigenous Youth Mountain Bike Program founder, Patrick Lucas sees mountain biking as a portal for reconciliation. Consulting with First Nations in BC, he helps build trails & reconnect community members to their traditional lands.

Ep 4 | Patrick Lucas: The Healer

Few women have pushed the limits of mountain biking as much as Casey Brown. She has worked tirelessly to become one of the best female free-riders in the world. Now, she's inspiring the next generation of female free-riders to push their limits.

1. Eliot Jackson: The Trailblazer

1. Eliot Jackson: The Trailblazer

2. Andrew Shandro: The Scout

3. Mark Weir: The Veteran

4. Patrick Lucas: The Healer

5. Casey Brown: The Heroine