The Oregon Outback, by Ultranaut

In May 2017, the Ultranaut Cycling crew threw their bikes in a rental car and cruised South into the dirt-caked hills of Oregon. Their mission was to bikepack the epic Oregon Outback route, consume their fair share of whiskey and freeze dried foodstuffs, and have a splendid time. Hailing from the rain soaked forests of British Columbia, the boys schlepped roughly 60% of their weight in water, but it was rarely enough. Some 600km, 4,500m and 17,000 calories later, they emerged from the hills, sweaty, drunk and victorious. This is that story.

Production:
Justin Turcotte – Camera/Edit
Matthew Sipple – Camera/Colour

Music:
‘For A Few Dollars More’ Title Theme – Ennio Morricone
‘Let It Ride’ – Ryan Adams

This film was shot on a hodge podge of old and new GoPros and cellular phones. This is a personal project and no commercial usage or monetization is intended.

About Justin Turcotte

Justin is a freelance director, cinematographer and editor who works in television, corporate, and documentary production. He is currently an in-house video producer and studio manager in British Columbia, Canada. In addition to his work behind the lens he can frequently be found taking in gravel miles, providing mid-pack fodder at local CX races or drinking whiskey while tending to his garden. Follow Justin and Ultranaut on Instagram @ultranautcycling.