Mountainbiking below sea level in 'On Dutch ground'

The Netherlands is so flat that you can almost see the curve of the earth. It is also a country where the rising sea level is a constant silent enemy. Besides that, it's the country that brought home the first Olympic mountain bike medal in 1996. In this video, we have searched for the best trails, downhill tracks and freeride spots that you can find ‘On Dutch Ground’.

A group of young talented riders have joined their forces and crossed the country from the northwest to the most southern part of the Low Lands. In this 8-minute long journey, you see the beauty of a country that's sculpted to survive the brute force of the sea.

The video features some of the best Dutch riders. Born and raised in the ‘Achterhoek’, the rural corner of the Netherlands, Tristan Botteram (19) is the Dutch rising star in downhill mountain biking. A 4th place at the La Bresse Junior World Cup is currently his biggest achievement. A flashy whip and solid riding style are what the Canyon rider is known for.

Larissa Hartog (19) has already become Dutch XC champion in the Junior category but that is definitely not all we will see from her. Living close to the sea, she can only dream of forests and hills in her day-to-day life, making her the ideal rider for this project. Eline Nijhuis (25) is a 4-time Dutch Downhill champion who knows how to ride bikes. While her racing days are over, the fast past and clean style are still there.

Hailing from the only part of the country which contains ‘hills', Vince Moonen (24) is not only a talented freerider with balls as big as his moves but also a creative builder who's helped build some of the best riding spots in the country.'On Dutch Ground' is a production of Fiets Magazine in cooperation with Fine Line Media and supported by Giant Bicycles Benelux, Canyon, BBB and Big Airbag.