Canyon CLLCTV Rider Brad Simms Releases “Take Flight” Video Series

November 21, 2023

A multi-destination adventure propelled by bike legends Jesse Melamed, Canyon Jones, Aaron Lutze and Samantha Soriano

/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – ANNOUNCEMENT: In collaboration with Brad Simms, Canyon Bicycles will release a new 4-part mini-series, “Take Flight,” on November 21^st at 17:00 CET. All four “Take Flight” episodes will be available for binge-watching on Canyon’s YouTube channel, @CanyonBicycles.

SERIES DESCRIPTION: Renowned BMX rider and Canyon CLLCTV rider Brad Simms headed to Crankworx – Whistler with his mountain bike this summer and had a blast. Simms was so stoked on the trails that he wanted to ride the wave and keep shredding. Therefore, he brought together four friends, two bikes, and an airplane for a whirlwind trip of 3,001 miles featuring four unique locations and riders. With Canyon’s Stitched CFR Trials and Torque 27.5 CFR stowed away, Brad and his crew hit the open skies to meet up with teammates, including Enduro World Champion Jesse Melamed (Squamish), young CLLCTV shredder Canyon Jones (Boise), trials legend Aaron Lutze a.k.a. SUPER RIDER (San Francisco) and pro freeride mountain biker Samantha Soriano (Winter Park). Follow Simms in “Take Flight” as he takes the slow airways home from B.C. to Texas, stopping along the way to ride everything from alpine trails to city streets.”

WATCH “TAKE FLIGHT” | @CANYONBICYCLES ON YOUTUBE:

• Series Playlist | https://rebrand.ly/3yj
• Ep 1 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dr_WxBvMxdE | Brad experiences Crankworx Whistler for the first time and shreds Squamish with Enduro World Champ Jesse Melamed.
• Ep 2 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gv6Tkg4vrG8 | The crew lands in Boise for a quick mountain bike session with Canyon CLLCTV teammate Canyon Jones. Yes, that’s his real name.
• Ep 3 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRGk7cxwdwY | Aaron Lutze, a.k.a. SUPER RIDER, explores urban landscapes with Brad on their Canyon Stitched CFR Trials bikes.
• Ep 4 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0hqx7kqehQ | Brad links up with local freerider Samantha Soriano in her hometown. She shows him her best backyard trails while the team races a summer storm and tries not to get lost. Brad then travels to their final destination, Austin, Texas. Brad shows the crew around his local spots as he hits the best trials (and BBQ) spots in the city

PROMOTE “TAKE FLIGHT” | EMBARGO LIFTED NOVEMBER 21^st 17:00 CET

• Series Trailer
• Episode Trailers
• Photos for Promotional Use

SPONSORS: “Take Flight” is presented by Canyon Bicycles and Co-Sponsored by Maxxis, SRAM, and RockShox.

ABOUT BRAD SIMMS:

Brad Simms is a professional BMX and Mountain Bike athlete. He was born in Maryland and now resides in Austin, Texas, which he helped solidify as a hub for BMX riders. For over a decade, Brad traveled extensively with his BMX bike to over 105 countries, connecting with fans and amassing a social media following through hard-charging and eye-popping bike content. In 2021, the two-time X Games medalist expanded into the sport of mountain biking and hit the best North American trails. Brad continues to push the envelope on two wheels and spark diversity in outdoor and action sports. He aims to inspire others to challenge themselves in new ways and make biking more accessible. Regardless of what Brad is riding, his network of athletes and creatives empowers him to produce engaging content around the globe, year-round, and his fans tune in daily to see what’s next.

Follow Brad @brad_simms on Instagram, @brad_simms on YouTube, @bradsimmss on TikTok, and check out his website at www.brad-simms.com.