“Svoboda is a Slavic word tied to an expression of freedom. Mountain bike athlete Alex Volokhov conveys that sense of creativity through his own riding and trail-building, with values further ingrained into him from the considerable time he spent with the late Jordie Lunn.”

One of those Planet Earth style edits where every frame could be a stand alone work of art. This is the culmination of months spent by Alex Volokhov completely alone in the pouring rain hauling dirt and digging through difficult roots for a singular expression of Svoboda.  Mission accomplished buddy. 

Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....