The Atherton Project - Season 3, Episode 1

by Lauren Archer
Jun 2, 2011 at 18:08

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Series 3 of The Atherton Project begins with the family recalling an incredibly eventful 2010 – a year that saw Dan break his neck in a near-fatal crash, Rachel secure two world cup wins despite missing much of the season through injury and Gee win the world cup series in dramatic fashion at the last race of the season.

Rested and rehabilitated the whole family are back in the saddle and ready to take on the 2011 season.

We kick off the new series with Gee, Dan and Rachel putting in some winter training in Queenstown, New Zealand. Not only are there plenty of sick downhills to ride, but there’s scope for all kinds of mischief to get up to off the bike. This includes a trip to one of the world’s highest bungee jumps where the team test their nerve. Ultimately though, they’re in New Zealand to train, and the family share their personal goals for the season ahead.




Now in its third series, Red Bull’s reality TV series ‘The Atherton Project’ is a fly-on-the-wall show tracking the exploits of the most famous family in mountain bike history. Follow British riders Dan, Gee and Rachel Atherton as they compete in events around the world in the 2011 season.

Check out The Atherton Project website for more information.


Want to catch up on Series 1 and 2? Watch every episode here:

www.redbull.tv/The-Atherton-Project
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68 Comments

  • + 27
flag doubledeuce (Jun 2, 2011 at 19:10)
 Wish I had been born somewhere near a more freeride/DH friendly area..... Frown That's something I always wanted to do in life, ride DH and freeride. This video just makes me want to do it more!
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flag katinasd (Jun 2, 2011 at 23:31)
 Dan is back, Rachel looks wonderful this year, Gee talks like Borat, and the suicidal Polish guy is a good edition also. So I enjoyed this vid a lot, thanks!
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flag OliScale (Jun 3, 2011 at 1:42)
 HD version?
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flag johnny-compton (Jun 3, 2011 at 3:20)
 That's some hardcore mx racing you guys did!
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flag theskidkid (Jun 3, 2011 at 3:41) (Below Threshold) show comment
 i wouldn't mind seeing a "GWIN PROJECT"
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flag fox7 (Jun 3, 2011 at 3:50)
 A "GWIN PROJECT" would just not be as good. It's just unique for the Athertons cause of they're a family, etc...IMO
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flag webbe (Jun 4, 2011 at 3:08)
 Rachel is the Sam Hill of women's DH, by far the quickest on track when she rides, but just goes 100% or nothing. Hope she can stay healthy this year and dominate.
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flag aaronaaron (Jun 4, 2011 at 20:32)
 My favorite videos on pb, can't wait for more
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flag mountguitars (Jun 2, 2011 at 19:02)
 that zipline close up was insane. well thought of. and new zealand is so awesome!
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flag ustemuf Plus (Jun 2, 2011 at 18:42)
 sick... i started getting nervous when the bungee jump clip came on hahaha..
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flag Views (Jun 3, 2011 at 5:31)
 me too, f*cking height...
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flag milanboez (Jun 3, 2011 at 1:39)
 the best line is 'how you doing?' hahaha awesome video
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flag Lehel-NS (Jun 3, 2011 at 4:58)
 I have watched that part 10 times in a row, so funny! Big Grin
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flag Dirt-time (Jun 16, 2011 at 13:23)
 cool episode, i see why a lot of people have a bad opinion on the Athertons now tho, they don't seem to understand that some people work hard to get their money and don't have everything paid for by sponsors etc... destroying some poor peoples way of gaining an income (hiring out mopeds) and then refusing to pay for the damage just goes to show how inconsiderate they are. I understand they work hard etc.. but in my opinion it is slightly different. I am surprised that their sponsors are ok with this episode
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flag fergiesindahoose (Jun 3, 2011 at 9:58)
 GIVE US MORE POLISH PETE!!!!!!!
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flag bluezac17 (Jun 2, 2011 at 22:19)
 Dan, your sisters hot
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flag KonaStinkyKid100 (Jun 2, 2011 at 19:12)
 i hope the scooter rental people dont see this wen there bashing them in the sand lot
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flag cyrix (Jun 2, 2011 at 20:49)
 "Hello, Mr. Atherton? Yes, we recently saw your 'shenanigans' on a website called pinkbike..."
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flag pdxkid Plus (Jun 2, 2011 at 22:19) (Below Threshold) show comment
 Yeah, kind of a low class move trying to get on over on the scooter rental people.
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flag cDizzle27 (Jun 4, 2011 at 1:53)
 bloody hell you've taken your mr.serious tablets this morning.
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flag Rasterman Plus (Jun 2, 2011 at 21:37)
 Good video. The best line is Rachel at the end... "My goal is to race the whole season without getting injured." After being injured twice and out for several months each time, this is my #1 goal every year now, I made it until Dec 22 last year doh! Maybe this year! Those who haven't been injured yet you may be losing the respect that comes with injury, so train and refocus so you don't get injured, it sucks!
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flag charmingbob (Jun 3, 2011 at 11:15)
 Cool edit, very inspiring, makes me want to go ride right now. Although the scooter section was kind of like watching Jack Ass, at least they didn't destroy the scooters too bad. Kind of surprised they didn't just pay the $100 like the guy wanted considering they knew how hard they rode them.
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flag ELLIS-831 (Jun 2, 2011 at 18:27)
 this show really needs to be on fuel tv or something!
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flag p-romano (Jun 2, 2011 at 18:50)
 do you not know that it has been?
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flag norcocensored (Jun 2, 2011 at 19:35)
 it is!saw it twice in two weeks,but they compressed it...but all in all as a mtbiker,i was just soooo stoked to see it on there and somewhat know that our sport is getting better exposure nowadays...nice vid btw,wish them the best of luck!
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flag Bmuddy (Jun 2, 2011 at 18:51)
 plyometrics is a bitch
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flag gromhit (Jun 3, 2011 at 13:13)
 HELL YEAH!!
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flag olsportsmen (Jun 3, 2011 at 7:16)
 Was in QT a few years back and did that bungee jump known as the "Nevus". Absolutely insane - I will never do anything like it again haha!
Atheron's are sweet, wishing them a successful season
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flag Bennyy4x (Jun 2, 2011 at 18:46)
 watched this 3 times already
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flag pinnr2010 (Jun 2, 2011 at 19:09)
 i want their workout routine!
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flag Rasterman Plus (Jun 2, 2011 at 21:38)
 not theirs but some good stuff http://crossfit.com/
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flag brooce (Jun 3, 2011 at 6:51)
 They could show us more of their training, I'm curious too Big Grin
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flag frommeishome (Jun 2, 2011 at 21:17)
 Stoked to see Dan back at it. Hopefully we don't see any more injuries for Rachel!
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flag palin Plus (Jun 2, 2011 at 20:35)
 What happened to Stevie Bell?
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flag JRoe (Jun 3, 2011 at 0:01)
 He's still around. I saw him at the second BDS round and moelfre in wales. He was fetaling gee's bike.
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flag James-M (Jun 3, 2011 at 7:51)
 One of the best yet, i've missed it
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flag carpy95 (Jun 2, 2011 at 18:48)
 Those mopeds were f*cking awesome!!!!
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flag mudd (Jun 3, 2011 at 7:16)
 It's only a scratch!.....haha!
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flag jptothetree (Jun 3, 2011 at 10:07)
 brb going to new zealand
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flag snoolax (Jun 3, 2011 at 3:58)
 come on you guys are professionals, its only right to admit and pay for your damages.
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flag seang14 (Jun 3, 2011 at 17:16)
 imagine if the people who rented the scooters to them see this
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flag HundredPerCent (Jun 5, 2011 at 6:44)
 awsome! haha the scooter thing was cool idea !
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flag Ingrimmsch (Jun 3, 2011 at 10:55)
 I love the Atherton Project - thanks Clay!
I loughed so hard, when gee literally killed the scooter Big Grin
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flag Crockett (Jun 3, 2011 at 4:41)
 Long live the,
Original Red, White and Blue!
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flag fox7 (Jun 2, 2011 at 19:20)
 Yeah!! It's finally here!! So great!
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flag corey-w (Jun 5, 2011 at 10:53)
 when and will you be posting all the other episodes
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flag dallas56 (Jun 2, 2011 at 21:35)
 I love this series so freaking much
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flag goonrider (Jun 2, 2011 at 20:12)
 team New Zealand, f*ck yeah!
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flag nico100 (Jun 2, 2011 at 23:57)
 Sweet vid. Too much talent in one family.
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flag ummevan (Jun 3, 2011 at 11:01)
 Pete is the shit
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flag MBUKrules (Jun 3, 2011 at 12:34)
 awesome
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flag BLIPDH (Jun 2, 2011 at 20:30)
 YEEEESSSS!!!!!!!!!!
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flag nixxkixx (Jun 3, 2011 at 11:58)
 Hi Dan! Wink
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flag J-bird123 (Jun 2, 2011 at 18:44)
 YEAHHH!!. Vod vod
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flag kejor (Jun 3, 2011 at 5:37)
 Smile
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flag Taane (Jun 2, 2011 at 19:34)
 im gong there!
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flag Downhill340 (Jun 3, 2011 at 1:18)
 yyyeeeeeewwwwww
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flag MikeyMT (Jun 3, 2011 at 7:55)
 Great episode - thanks.
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flag Bjammin (Jun 2, 2011 at 19:00)
 SIIICK
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flag Benlow (Jun 2, 2011 at 19:15)
 Can't wait for it to be released on iTunes Smile
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flag culyer95 (Jun 3, 2011 at 3:16)
 when is it out on itunes? so sick!!!
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flag NorthEasternDH (Jun 2, 2011 at 18:19)
 tosh.o
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flag Z-WAAAAAZ (Jun 2, 2011 at 19:00)
 i wanna see them riding in socal again!!!
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flag kavika (Jun 3, 2011 at 21:18)
 Don't be jealous because you are a talentless twat, just get over it.
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flag Sean1708 (Jun 4, 2011 at 4:47)
 he's not as good as the other two, granted, but he's still a world class rider and a force to be reckoned with.
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flag kavika (Jun 5, 2011 at 14:20)
 Just a comment James. Does your mommy know you are typing naughty words on her computer?
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flag BLIPDH (Jun 12, 2011 at 14:45)
 damn james who pissed in your cheerios this morning
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