After the riders had a quick warm up , we started filming as Shane got to work with the zip line.  Was a strange but cool day having Irelands top riders all together but not competing against each other, I think everyone enjoyed the experience of riding together and checking out each others lines and riding styles!  Was very chilled out and funny when the riders started trying to overtake each other, there were a few funny falls!  After the zip we had a few interviews to finish off then called it a day.  A few of the riders took the opportunity to spend another few hours out on their bikes together while they were all in the same part of the country and had the chance.

So with shooting finished Andy is now getting stuck into the editing.  We have had requests from people in Canada, America and UK for screening evenings, and are currently checking out some film festivals also.  Subscribe to the site to be the first to hear of screening event details and World Wide dvd release dates.  I am currently trying to organise a launch party in Belfast which should be pretty big with some of the bands involved playing.  Details will be posted here when I have them, don’t miss out!

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We were really lucky this shoot, and not just with the weather, as we had a really nice couple, Shane and Sharon who came up to set up a zip line for a couple of shots.  Was quite funny seeing Andy rigged up, there were a few hairy moments when once he came a bit too close for comfort to the riders then another time when he banged into a tree!  I think he really enjoyed the whole experience.  

Shane owns his own company ‘Exhibition Rigging’, and they specialise in the rigging for the entertainment, film and corporate industries. He knows his stuff which is good because you don’t want things to go wrong when your hanging from a zip line.  If you need anything rigged up drop him a line… Shane Mc Auley +353866071033. Check out the pics below.

Day 2, again up at the crack of dawn, we headed to the lead mines which was about 10 minutes drive away from the Wolfe abode.  The weather was amazing, got lots of shooting done.  Finished off with some interviews and a few shots of their mini pump track back at their house.  I think they are probably glad we are away so they can have some rest.  Especially Dan as he wasn’t too well with a chest infection but he didn’t let the side down with his riding.  

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Whats next?

Next weekend we are shooting Meave at Rostrevor.  Hopefully we will be as lucky with the weather as we were the last few days.