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

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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 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

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

@paul.7680 2 года назад

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

@stujm8376 2 года назад

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.

@Coerced 2 года назад

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

@Theiphillip 2 года назад

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

@ac4524 2 года назад

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

@RickyDownhillRDH 2 года назад

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!!!

@Wee-Lee-MTB 6 месяцев назад

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

@duroxkilo 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

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.

@TheBrokenMountainBiker 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

no? really??

@shamas4012 2 года назад

dit wAllah

@curs-md4ov 2 года назад

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

@gustavofrings8345 2 года назад

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

@bhew7409 2 года назад

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

@briangong007 2 года назад

Respect!! Half shell, and no pads!! 🤯

@suesheane3671 2 года назад

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

@jimbellmer8866 2 года назад

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

@KyeASPIRE 2 года назад

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

@JamesRobertMTB 2 года назад

This is just MENTAL!!

@MrOvershoot 2 года назад

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

@AlejandroGarciaIglesias 2 года назад

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!

@lucacadianalbert 2 года назад

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.

@snat6299 Год назад

What a great video, frickin smiled and laughed

@ianmangham4570 11 месяцев назад

Brendog 🤟🤠 wicked jump at redbull

@JoeAchilles1 2 года назад

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

@kengreenwald229 2 года назад

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

@SoGoMTB 2 года назад

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

@FritzPhoto 2 года назад

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

@_Jake.From.Statefarm_ 2 года назад

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_ 2 года назад

@@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_ 2 года назад

@@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.

@philipmcdonagh5153 2 года назад

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,👍😎

@ocbyn 2 года назад

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

@rsmithuk 2 года назад

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

@realbneall 2 года назад

great vid, keep em coming!👍

@ratedstrix 2 года назад

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!

@jeznewman9043 2 года назад

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

@mikege4671 2 года назад

On flats..... what a boss 💥

@Db3330 2 года назад

And not a pad in sight 🤣

@notbitter8670 2 года назад

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..

@gerrade71278 2 года назад

Haha epic. Great perspective. Thanks

@1brenmaster 2 года назад

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

@Coolcmsc 2 года назад

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.

@MudmanDH 2 года назад

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.

@rafaelgodoy903 2 года назад

Loved this!

@andrewrivera4029 2 года назад

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

@indorider 2 года назад

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

@kielerkiwiman4989 2 года назад

Nice one ☝️ thanks 🙏

@saki04 2 года назад

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

@MrWeeksy59 2 года назад

Brilliant video.

@richardeljay 2 года назад

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

@dade_23 2 года назад

Yes please i missed seeing you race!!!

@danielboghossian8688 2 года назад

Absolutely loving the vids brendog

@allanguillermo7517 2 года назад

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

@jackkingmanmtb2679 2 года назад

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

@thomasbenito274 2 года назад

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

@jl8650 2 года назад

What a fool

@charlesslwilson 2 года назад

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

@James-db8rd 2 года назад

Well done for creating the hammiest video on youtube 👌

@Dude-Smellmyhelmet 2 года назад

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

@soundwarper 2 года назад

Gnarly as…! 👊😎

@TeamCykelhold 2 года назад

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

@IVANMTB 2 года назад

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

@ah4598 2 года назад

this trail looks like the apocalypse

@mtbville 2 года назад

Cool video Bren 🤘🔥

@Wee-Lee-MTB 6 месяцев назад

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.

@Hugh.Gilbert 2 года назад

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

@andrewburgess2191 2 года назад

That’s just silly. Great vid as always.

@richardkovanda1707 2 года назад

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

@uskypg 2 года назад

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.

@stolimano3723 2 года назад

Thank you for your service 😂

@DhimaRider 2 года назад

foukin gnarly 😵

@incredible5587 2 года назад

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

@rayred74 2 года назад

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

@DMs.withDEAN 2 года назад

Welcome to the party..

@danielealvisi8580 2 года назад

🤔😵‍💫 impressive

@perryleduc1954 2 года назад

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

@incredible5587 2 года назад

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.

@jonmh1390 2 года назад

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

@Rafalce 2 года назад

Hehe, yet still no pads :D

@therealridedmc 2 года назад

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

@martinmcgiveron8113 2 года назад

Next time you should try it on a hardtail 😁.

@maurinmichael8742 2 года назад

Next time with the Hardtail?

@shdw_co 2 года назад

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

@natronbetticus 2 года назад

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

@butchgreene 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

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

@WilliamLevesqueineX 2 года назад

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 😅

@falk.r.h8963 2 года назад

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

@jonburnett9260 2 года назад

Any new merch dropping soon?

@daswienerle3018 2 года назад

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

@fabbike1805 2 года назад

let s go dyfi

@oliverbourne9599 2 года назад

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

@roypowell7212 Год назад

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

@karlbarber1036 2 года назад

Mad and bad as usual, quality Brendog

@Andy-Mc 2 года назад

Decent track analysis Dog, explains the times etc now. What is the new eyewear your wearing?

@simonmazzotti2712 2 года назад

Is Fairclough sponsored by Giant now?

@kate-birdsommer8139 11 месяцев назад

Absolutely insane conditions for anyone. They seem to not care for any of the riders, especially world cup... speed, horrific. Just to line their pockets! Sad and sickening. Thank you, Brendan

@alexmacleod9727 2 года назад

Which bike is that?

@TREVONBACH 2 года назад

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.