{"id":186412,"date":"2021-04-17T18:46:21","date_gmt":"2021-04-17T16:46:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=101425"},"modified":"2021-04-17T18:46:21","modified_gmt":"2021-04-17T16:46:21","slug":"monster-energy-releases-mesa-2-mountain-bike-video-featuring-ethan-nell-and-tom-van-steenbergen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/monster-energy-releases-mesa-2-mountain-bike-video-featuring-ethan-nell-and-tom-van-steenbergen\/","title":{"rendered":"Monster Energy Releases \u201cMESA 2\u201d Mountain Bike Video Featuring Ethan Nell and Tom Van Steenbergen"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/monster-energy-releases-mesa-2-mountain-bike-video-featuring-ethan-nell-and-tom-van-steenbergen.jpg\" class=\"ff-og-image-inserted\"><\/div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><strong>Monster Energy Releases \u201cMESA 2\u201d Mountain Bike Video Featuring Ethan Nell and Tom Van Steenbergen<br \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Fast-Paced Video Captures Unique Freeride Mountain Bike Action in the Utah Desert<\/span><\/p>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">CORONA<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, California \u2013 April 13, 2021 \u2013 Back at it again! Monster Energy is proud to announce the worldwide premiere of the \u201cMESA 2\u201d mountain bike video starring team riders&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monsterenergy.com\/sports\/mountain-biking\/ethan-nell\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ethan Nell<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;and&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monsterenergy.com\/sports\/mountain-biking\/tom-van-steenbergen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Tom Van Steenbergen<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. The new 3:22 minute video is live now on Monster Energy\u2019s YouTube channel. As the sequel to 2019\u2019s viral video sensation \u201cMESA\u201d, the high-energy edit captures innovative MTB riding on natural terrain with the Utah desert landscape as a dramatic backdrop.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The first instalment of \u201cMESA\u201d already garnered more than 166,000 views \u2013 and counting. With \u201cMESA 2\u201d, Nell and Van Steenbergen revisit their formula of building hand-sculpted jumps in the virgin Utah desert landscape while cranking up the intensity a few notches: Get ready for steep drops, natural gaps, insane speed runs, and no room for error in this next-level freeride mountain bike edit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Viewers can now go online and watch \u201cMESA 2\u201d in high-definition quality on YouTube&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Hz5Er3tSQFs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As in the previous video, the two mountain bike trailblazers take on the Utah desert as a proving ground frequented by riders from all across the world. The natural terrain, lined by rock constellations and steep natural inclines, pushes riders beyond their comfort zone, making or breaking dreams.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">On that note, the video shoot began under challenging conditions. Van Steenbergen returned to finish filming this edit after breaking his femur jumping a road gap in mid-2020. Nevertheless, the seasoned MTB pro, known for landing the first double-backflip ever executed in the competition, came in without missing a beat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Van Steenbergen once again headlines the video alongside Nell, a native of the rocky mountainside in Utah. The young rookie was raised in this harsh desert environment on a steady motocross, BMX, and mountain biking diet. And it shows: Prepare for technical airs and no-holds-barred drop-ins. It was filmed out in the Utah desert, where the rock surfaces are unforgiving, and the consequences can be dire.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The high-octane action and vast desert landscapes find their perfect counterpart in the ethereal soundtrack, featuring \u201cLay Me in the Ocean\u201d performed by Blood Red Sun. Calvin Huth and Peter Jamison\u2019s cinematography captures the freeride mountain biking in its massive scale. This is done via follow-up cams, panoramic vistas, and aerial shots for another worthy entry in the MESA video series.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When riders like Nell and Van Steenbergen join forces, the outcome is bound to be classic. For proof, look no further than the double lines featured in \u2018MESA 2\u2019, with both riders simultaneously attacking the same runs with heavy-hitting tricks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">But hey, no spoilers! Better see the present and future of freeride MTB for yourself: witness&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monsterenergy.com\/sports\/mountain-biking\/ethan-nell\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Nell<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;and&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monsterenergy.com\/sports\/mountain-biking\/tom-van-steenbergen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Van Steenbergen<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;join forces once again in the new \u2018MESA 2\u2019 video on YouTube&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Hz5Er3tSQFs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">her<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Also, visit&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.monsterenergy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">www.monsterenergy.com<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;and follow Monster Energy on&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/monsterenergy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">,&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/monsterenergy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MonsterEnergy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, Twitter<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;for exclusive updates from&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monsterenergy.com\/sports\/mountain-biking\/ethan-nell\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ethan Nell<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">,&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monsterenergy.com\/sports\/mountain-biking\/tom-van-steenbergen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Tom Van Steenbergen<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, and the rest of the Monster Energy freeride MTB team.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Video:<\/strong> Monster Energy Releases \u201cMESA 2\u201d Mountain Bike Video Featuring Ethan Nell and Tom Van Steenbergen<\/p>\n<p><strong>More Info on Monster Energy Releases \u201cMESA 2\u201d Mountain Bike Video Featuring Ethan Nell and Tom Van Steenbergen here:<\/strong><br \/><strong>Twitter<\/strong>:<br \/><strong>Facebook<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\">Source: MyPR.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Monster Energy Releases \u201cMESA 2\u201d Mountain Bike Video Featuring Ethan Nell and Tom Van Steenbergen Fast-Paced Video Captures Unique Freeride Mountain Bike Action in the Utah Desert CORONA, California \u2013 April 13, 2021 \u2013 Back at it again! 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