For his third major land-mass crossing challenge, endurance athlete Payson McElveen travels to New Zealand to link three of the country’s most iconic and demanding mountain bike trails—plus all the rugged road miles between—into one massive 240-mile route with 24,000 feet of climbing. With a goal of finishing in under 24 hours, this ultra-distance mountain biking film follows the full attempt across Aotearoa’s legendary terrain, blending raw endurance, technical riding, and nonstop adventure.

Direction // Aidan Haley

Filmed By // Joey Schusler & Thomas Woodson

Produced by // Payson McElveen, Nichole Baker

Featuring // Payson McElveen, Winni Goldsbury, Richard Goldsbury

Assistant Editing // Blake Bekken

Music // Jared Masters

Sound // Ona Sound

Color // John Mathews

Maps // Luke Kantola

Special Thanks // The Goldsbury Family, Arran Tandy, Thea Knerlich and the Rough n Tumble Lodge, Ao Marama Retreat