RIDING THE GNARLYIEST WORLD CUP TRACK TO DATE ON MY ENDURO BIKE

RIDING THE GNARLYIEST WORLD CUP TRACK TO DATE ON MY ENDURO BIKE - VAL DI SOLE BIKEPARK

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Жыл бұрын

This week we packed the enduro bikes in the car and headed off to the last UCI World Cup Downhill event of the year at Val Di Sole Bikepark, with the famous Black Snake Trail. We didn't hear any good words about the trail from the riders, saying it was 'too rough' and 'too many rocks'. We didn't believe them so we thought we'd check it out for ourselves and report back to you guys at home.
Turns out the riders weren't lying, it's the roughest and craziest track I've ever experience in my 15 year World Cup Downhill career, the Scott Ransom Tuned held up very well with only 180mm of travel on the front and 160mm on the back. I managed to not push down any sections which I was proud of.
Got a great week of content lined up for you guys, let us know in the comments what you'd like to see in the future as well.

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@lucagolinelli6497 Жыл бұрын

It was a real honour to meet and talk to you there, you have always been one of my favourite riders and you were really friendly and kind. Thank you

@HeretiCflow Жыл бұрын

It's like you read my mind. Watching the race I wondered how it would be to ride the Black Snake on an Enduro bike and not at race pace. Thanks for sharing the experience!

@philipwalsh2567 Жыл бұрын

So gnarly, not even wearing knee pads! Really enjoy the vids you guys put out.

@paul.7680 Жыл бұрын

Should definitely do some more of these videos. Amazing to see how difficult these courses are at slower speed but still about 50 times faster than I would try. To be honest, wouldn't even try in the first place. Nuts

@Theiphillip Жыл бұрын

How good would this be as a series next year? Maybe Brendog does Wcups on his hardtail 2023?

@RickyDownhillRDH Жыл бұрын

I'm going to go ride down the gnarliest track ever on my enduro bike, in my clam-shell and zero pads.... oh and I'm going to do it blind as well. Good stuff!!!

@stujm8376 Жыл бұрын

Another amazing vid, it’s really interesting to see a professional point of view on these tracks. You should do a lot more of these types of vid.

@ac4524 Жыл бұрын

This would be cool to see for every World Cup track. After the race is over, just send it on an enduro bike so that viewers can understand the level of gnar that these tracks are

@Wee-Lee-MTB 3 ай бұрын

I mean BF has done some gnarly shit in his career and even this he's honest and humble. Great video man

@Coerced Жыл бұрын

Today (the day after you taped this), I rode the Val Di Sole bikepark on my 170/160 bike. I watched the finals and to be honest, never even considered the Black Snake rideable. I had an amazing day riding the other 3 bikepark trails which were quite rough enough and especially enjoyed the enduro trails that start all the way from the top of the next lift station above the bikepark. All the riders have my utmost respect for riding that damned trail. It's way, way beyond anything else I've ever seen

@JamesRobertMTB Жыл бұрын

This is just MENTAL!!

@duroxkilo Жыл бұрын

thanks for leaving in 'those parts' mr Brendan, the people who want to understand you points got it... excellent job, glad your leg is not giving you much trouble. wish you all the best to you and your family.

@mtbshredder5719 Жыл бұрын

That was Awesome. We all know how tough that track was but watching a really good rider try it on an enduro bike really puts it into perspective. keep up the good work.

@curs-md4ov Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing .it’s amazing how people can ride a track like that at such high speed

@briangong007 Жыл бұрын

Respect!! Half shell, and no pads!! 🤯

@bhew7409 Жыл бұрын

The production on this is as sick as the riding, great work Benny and Bren!

@jimbellmer8866 Жыл бұрын

Awesome job! You really showed how tough that track is....crazy!

@suesheane3671 Жыл бұрын

I can't wait to see you back riding downhill contests next season!

@gustavofrings8345 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing how f**** crazy this track is and how ridiculous good the boyz and girlz are! WOWOW!!

@TheBrokenMountainBiker Жыл бұрын

The pros make these tracks just look so easy on camera. Yet in reality they're gnarly as hell and you'd need to be a very accomplished rider just to make it down at all!

@bimfred Жыл бұрын

no? really??

@shamas4012 Жыл бұрын

dit wAllah

@realbneall Жыл бұрын

great vid, keep em coming!👍

@rafaelgodoy903 Жыл бұрын

Loved this!

@KyeASPIRE Жыл бұрын

Absolutely awesome content Brendan. You put elite downhill racing into proper perspective.

@ocbyn Жыл бұрын

Love it Bren. I like the no pads XC ride attitude.

@MrWeeksy59 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video.

@snat6299 Жыл бұрын

What a great video, frickin smiled and laughed

@SoGoMTB Жыл бұрын

I love you Brendan, safety first always... your blooper tell it all. Drive safe on the way back! \w/

@danielboghossian8688 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely loving the vids brendog

@mtbville Жыл бұрын

Cool video Bren 🤘🔥

@gerrade71278 Жыл бұрын

Haha epic. Great perspective. Thanks

@Dude-Smellmyhelmet Жыл бұрын

Thank you for finally turning the camera when Brendog points and says "....down there..." haha.

@kielerkiwiman4989 Жыл бұрын

Nice one ☝️ thanks 🙏

@MrOvershoot Жыл бұрын

Really well presented Brendan, you have such a sunny disposition & speak clearly. Many could learn from your style. I fully understand what you mean about a track with no flow, having a course so rough that lots won't race it is not in anyone's interest IMO

@mikege4671 Жыл бұрын

On flats..... what a boss 💥

@Db3330 Жыл бұрын

And not a pad in sight 🤣

@dade_23 Жыл бұрын

Yes please i missed seeing you race!!!

@philipmcdonagh5153 Жыл бұрын

Wow yes what a difference between a trails bike and a downhill bike, great video, makes you really appreciate how fast the downhill bikers go, Hopefully your be back competing next season, got a ticket for Saturday hardline, will be a first for me, can’t wait, shame your not racing this year, hopefully next year,👍😎

@ianmangham4570 8 ай бұрын

Brendog 🤟🤠 wicked jump at redbull

@lucacadianalbert Жыл бұрын

that track looks ridiculous...now I have to go watch Loris Vergier's run again. would have loved to see you race this past weekend - can't wait for 2023. Have a great off season.

@AlejandroGarciaIglesias Жыл бұрын

Great to see this ridden on an enduro bike! Track is super gnarly it's hard to realize when watching the race runs. One suggestion for Ben, as you talk about the next section, he could point the camera to it so we can see it as you describe it. Cheers!

@rsmithuk Жыл бұрын

Great video, enduro bikes have been getting so good it was making me wonder why have a DH bike, think you found the limits :-)

@soundwarper Жыл бұрын

Gnarly as…! 👊😎

@kengreenwald229 Жыл бұрын

You win surviving to live another day lol. Nice run on the 170mm..looking forward to seeing you race next year

@FritzPhoto Жыл бұрын

thanks for your insights Brendan. That is eye opening and nothing for an amateur rider like me. I better stick to my photography

@andrewburgess2191 Жыл бұрын

That’s just silly. Great vid as always.

@JoeAchilles1 Жыл бұрын

Haha loved this guy's, gives us a proper idea of how knackered and gnarly that track is! Insane 🫣

@IVANMTB Жыл бұрын

I liked your video and I give you a good like! keep it up

@_Jake.From.Statefarm_ Жыл бұрын

Everyone in the lift is probably wondering what that nutter is bombing down the WC track in that condition with a trail bike, no protection, and a lid... Really puts into perspective how crappy I am at mountain biking. lmao. Sick Bren.

@_Jake.From.Statefarm_ Жыл бұрын

@@teamdoa Well, I think he knows his limits pretty well considering he races the courses and is a rampage rider.. For me? Yeah no way I'm not, but that's just me. lol.

@_Jake.From.Statefarm_ Жыл бұрын

@@teamdoa I totally agree with that, 100% but I'd just say that a Helmet is the minimum. I can't even watch some BMX or Skate videos anymore and I grew up doing it. Knee pads, I can understand that one being on the fence as a mtber but I think most people just generally wear them because they already know it will save their kneecaps if they bail lol.

@Vivendocadadia Жыл бұрын

Nice video, you are crazy to ride the Black Snake with out knee pads or fullface. Anyway you are a legend you could ride this track even with a dirt jump bike.

@DhimaRider Жыл бұрын

foukin gnarly 😵

@saki04 Жыл бұрын

Phil atwill rode his enduro on the Walter belli memorial descent, you guys are gnarly!

@ratedstrix Жыл бұрын

I don’t catch every World Cup race… But I’m yet to miss a Val Di Sole! Gnarliest track of the year for sure!

@jackkingmanmtb2679 Жыл бұрын

Not even wearing knee pads, brave on a track that gnarly!

@indorider Жыл бұрын

Great perspective showing what it would be like on a bike that we normal people might ride...

@jeznewman9043 Жыл бұрын

Can’t believe you didn’t even wear knee pads! Great video, really interesting perspective, thanks 👊

@danielealvisi8580 Жыл бұрын

🤔😵‍💫 impressive

@allanguillermo7517 Жыл бұрын

How in the world did that trail bike stay intact! That's bravery on another level 😵😵

@Coolcmsc Жыл бұрын

This is a breakout vid @BrenDog If you could think of a way of making this perspective a part of the DH season, it would be amazing. It brings what’s going on into the frame of reference of us lesser mortals.

@1brenmaster Жыл бұрын

Was over for the show. Walked the track and yes it is rideable but to race it a completely different ball game. Never seen so many pros still trying to figure it out in final day practice and that was the ones who got that far. I believe there's issues moving the track so hopefully they import truck loads of dirt into it over the winter for next year or my guess is the riders union will be having a chat

@thomasbenito274 Жыл бұрын

Bren sends down the Black Snake with a damn half face helmet, no kneepads and just gloves. What a gigachad.

@jl8650 Жыл бұрын

What a fool

@charlesslwilson Жыл бұрын

If you made it look hard it’s a no go for us mortals!!!

@notbitter8670 Жыл бұрын

As you say, the boys and girls (inc juniors!) generally make the tracks look less hard through preparation and skill. Also, the cameras don't capture the true terror either so sometimes us normal folk wonder if we might be able to totter down! This one however, looked absolutely terrifying from the word go and slowed the pros down so much I can say with confidence I'd have trouble walking down it! ...Then it looked worse on your vid Brendog..

@perryleduc1954 Жыл бұрын

ya know, most of the time I'm like I'd atleast attempt alot of these tracks on a downhill bike, I've even gotten the chance to ride a couple of old world cup tracks (at nowhere near race pace) but watching this year's race and watching you ride it on thr Enduro all I can think is I'd definitely break atleast my prosthetic ankle if not alot more

@DMs.withDEAN Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the party..

@stolimano3723 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service 😂

@James-db8rd Жыл бұрын

Well done for creating the hammiest video on youtube 👌

@shdw_co Жыл бұрын

Over the race weekend I was thinking about how an enduro bike with withstand the black snake and damn, it doesn't look fun at all on either bike. More of a battle of you and your bike surviving rather than riding for fun

@richardeljay Жыл бұрын

Incredible. But am wincing watching ..... no pads even.

@Hugh.Gilbert Жыл бұрын

I was watching this thinking "yeah I'd have a bash at that" then I remembered how good Brendan actually is on a bike...

@andrewrivera4029 Жыл бұрын

Hay Dog it ain’t the bike it’s the socks that rode Black Snake!

@TeamCykelhold Жыл бұрын

Looks insane. I imagine it's also insane without all the 10cm thick dry slippery dust covering the entire area??? Wtf?? It needs water!

@ah4598 Жыл бұрын

this trail looks like the apocalypse

@fabbike1805 Жыл бұрын

let s go dyfi

@Wee-Lee-MTB 3 ай бұрын

Interesting to see a hardy enduro / trail bike really struggles. I suppose the camera doesn't do the terrain justice either. Eye opener that's for sure.

@uskypg Жыл бұрын

Sick video! can you pls let me know if that is a 2022 X2 shock you have on the Ransom. I have the Ransom 910 and installed a 2022 X2 (from my ebike) but noticed it touched that bottom frame /rubber area and took it immediately out :)) it's true I did not remove that cable/bottom rubber stuff. Thx a lot in advance for the feedback.

@incredible5587 Жыл бұрын

future i love seeing you and pilgs you two have great energy together but theres the lets get pilg to ride issue. lmfao you know what i mean.

@martinmcgiveron8113 Жыл бұрын

Next time you should try it on a hardtail 😁.

@lamefart Жыл бұрын

Brendog, is this way more difficult than Hardline as someone said?

@incredible5587 Жыл бұрын

we going to see you at rampage this year i cant wait your my fav?

@maurinmichael8742 Жыл бұрын

Next time with the Hardtail?

@rayred74 Жыл бұрын

Tough track. Brendog:”hold my beer whilst I ride this without protection and open face helmet on an enduro bike”.

@therealridedmc Жыл бұрын

This track makes Trespasser seem “doable” in comparison. Not by me, mind you, but by someone… 😂

@butchgreene Жыл бұрын

I know this video is for the casual rider, but I know Brendog's skill level and he's not even wearing knee pads. Just being a bit overdramatic for the casual rider. If he wanted to rip down that right now, he'd haul ass and link it all together without all the "Whoa"s. Love y brother. Go back up and film a lap for us that know your skill level. :D

@BrendanFairclough Жыл бұрын

Haha not on a enduro bike I wouldn’t it was just savage.

@natronbetticus Жыл бұрын

did you guys see greenlands pogo tree slam? jesus...

@falk.r.h8963 Жыл бұрын

this is for the people who that an enduro can do everything a dh bike can (i am looking at you, gmbn)

@Rafalce Жыл бұрын

Hehe, yet still no pads :D

@jonmh1390 Жыл бұрын

Where's your kneepads?? OMG just a pro like Brendan can do that!!

@jonburnett9260 Жыл бұрын

Any new merch dropping soon?

@roypowell7212 Жыл бұрын

If someone like Brendan thinks its a tough course then I think il stay well clear lol

@richardkovanda1707 Жыл бұрын

Decent public trail I'd say haha Is this 40mm fork travel that big difference? Don't own DH bike , enduro only...

@WilliamLevesqueineX Жыл бұрын

Not gonna lie that doesnt even look fun lol... I rode the WC track at MSA last weekend and despite also being rough and really techy, at least there's fun in there 😅

@alexmacleod9727 Жыл бұрын

Which bike is that?

@karlbarber1036 Жыл бұрын

Mad and bad as usual, quality Brendog

@daswienerle3018 Жыл бұрын

What was up with the colour grading in some shots? Looked really were sometimes

@nimbus8568 Жыл бұрын

Wear protections!!!!!

@oliverbourne9599 Жыл бұрын

Sorry .... all I could see was bare knees. More freaked out than watching Friday Fails

@TREVONBACH Жыл бұрын

Hmm I understand u know what yer doin, but little safety knee n elbow pads made me cringe per the rock gardens there seem to be HUGE. Thanks tor continued content. I like these where the mountain humbles you. Then you conquer it.