Coastal Crew Ep.6 Day In The Life Of Semenuk

May 11, 2010
by Coastal Crew  
This winter Brandon has been over on the coast hanging out with us quite a bit. We are all pretty similar so it has been great shredding coastal loam together. Brandon has worked really hard to be where he is today; he may make tricks look effortless, but that doesn’t come without many hours per day on the bike. Needless to say, some major sponsors, such as Red Bull, Trek, and SRAM have recognized this. Such support allows Brandon to have a few alternate personas away from the bike. We thought we would see how much fun could possibly be had with Brandon in one day.

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Later that evening, we hopped on the ferry and drove up to Brandon's place. A cunning plan was devised for the following day with a tight schedule and a whole lot of fun. We woke up the next morning at 6am and wrestled with Brandon’s shifter cart to get it started. Once the engine fired up, Brandon broke loose on the suburban streets of Squamish, nearly waking an entire neighborhood. Hightailing it south along the ocean, we headed to the coast.

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The ferry and Brandon’s rally car provided us with a new light-speed perspective on our travels. Back on the coast, we scoped some roads, shut down a couple of dead end logging roads, and Brandon unleashed the WRX. He has been driving his rally car a lot this winter and it shows.

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A day is never complete with Brandon unless he gets some time on one of his bikes. He makes everything look so easy, but his style and consistency comes from many hours in the air and on the trail. As the day wound down the boy wonder wrapped trick after trick in the slow fading forest light. It was another great day on the West coast of B.C. with Brandon Semenuk.

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  • 54 7
 why is he SO good at everything he trys? its just not fair.
  • 13 2
 ya it is pretty ridiculous
  • 14 4
 Just because.......
  • 21 4
 You put as much hardwork into biking and such as he does and you would be just as good dude.
  • 18 4
 I'm not going to lie, IMO if this video is any indication, he has the chance to be the next Pastrana. You know, someone who's just stupidly good at everything he tries.
  • 31 0
 its not really a secret...just get out there and work hard, youll get everything you want. Sitting at home commenting on how sick someone is....were all doomed.
  • 5 1
 I was just going to say that I see him like an upcoming pastrana. Now he just needs to get something going with mtv or fuel, start base jumping, and he will essentially be the same "pro everything" status
  • 30 1
 He eats Cheerios for breakfast.
  • 4 4
 I have to agree with Npacholko sorry.
  • 10 4
 Put the kid on a dirtbike over a big wooden kicker...then you can start comparing him to Pastrana.
  • 14 2
 he gets a lot of nice things. I wonder who washes his dirty biking stuff? or buys him those cars?
  • 2 5
 Because i'm sure he doesn't misspell 'tries'.
  • 2 0
 ya cyrix, i was thinking during the vid he should go on nitro circus!
  • 5 0
 I wouldnt say the next pastrana Just look what pastrana has done and can do
  • 4 1
 nnaaaa jim dechamp is already on nitro circus thats enough mountain bike talent
  • 4 1
 dechamp only has flips, semenuks got him beat!
  • 4 1
 ya he has him beat on a bike but dechamp has front flips on a dirtbike and base jumps/ sky dives
  • 2 0
 looks like hes all play and no work to me
  • 1 2
 "thats enough mountain bike talent"
Too bad Semenuk is alot better on a MTB..
  • 2 0
 ya he is but dechamp is hella good at the other things they do too like moto basejump/sky dive and better than semenuk at rally
  • 2 1
 i would love too see what travis would do on a dh bike.
  • 2 3
 Go flying over a berm because he is too dumb and reckless to use brakes.
  • 2 0
 no i have seen him ride some little trails in maryland he wasnt out of control haha
  • 1 3
 DeChump...are you kidding me, that guy sucks. If your on tv as a "Pro Mountain Biker" Im pretty sure you should get more for your money than that guy offers up. Whoever paid that guy to ride a mountain bike anyway?
  • 4 0
 he is on the show as a good friend of travis mountain biking is just what he does and dont say he sucks cuz i am sure he is much better than you
  • 1 1
 "Whoever paid that guy to ride a mountain bike anyway?"
Giant..
But I do agree he sucks.
It dosn't matter if hes better than mxnate, it's that he calls himself a pro and is a terrible rider compaired to most.., all other pros.
  • 4 0
 you think he goes around saying "im a pro rider" he just rides and giant thought he was good enough to ride for them its not like he made himself pro he is a good rider maybe not a top pro but a good rider go bitch at giant about him not being up to your pro standards
  • 2 0
 damn!!! my heart was racing just watching this tup !!!
  • 1 1
 SONG?!?
  • 1 1
 Booizzle- Ok I will thanks.
  • 1 0
 perfect
  • 1 0
 Pastrana has landed a Backflip 360 on the mega ramp with Jim's hardtail.
  • 1 0
 He said though,
"i would love too see what travis would do on a dh bike."
He didn't say he wanted to see him DJ.
  • 2 0
 travis rides dj's in one episode, he actually stomps a few flips...
  • 15 0
 If someone was driving one of those things in my neighborhood that early i would throw a brick at them
  • 1 0
 i would tye a note to it saying "take me driving if your gonna wake me up! please."
  • 13 2
 When Semenuk starts hucking double back flips and flipping 150 foot gaps on a moto, racing Rally at a professional level, and being a fearless fn nutbar you little fanboys can start comparing him to Travis Pastrana. I've got a ton of respect for what Semenuk does but give me a break.
  • 12 0
 Pretty cruisey life if you ask me! Razz
  • 7 0
 I always get so stoked when I get to work in the morning, hop on Pinkbike and there's a new Coastal Crew webby for my viewing pleasure. From their camera work, music selection, the riding, lifestyle shots, everything is perfect to me. They not only capture sick riding, but they showcase the lifestyle that goes along with it, gets me stoked everytime.
  • 2 0
 Hear hear!
  • 6 0
 " Thrillride (5 hours ago)
its not really a secret...just get out there and work hard, youll get everything you want. Sitting at home commenting on how sick someone is....were all doomed."

Best comment ever, the POD and VOD didn't get me stoked to ride today... But after seeing this i'm gonna go push myself beyond my limits!

Keep rippin guys, practice is everything and don't give up!
  • 8 0
 I think a lot of us could be good in lots of stuff, only most of us don't have opportunities to try many things
  • 1 0
 Exactly, if we didn't have to work to stay alive, I'm sure everyone on pinkbike would have a rally tuned Impreza and just ride bikes all day.
  • 4 0
 Amazing vid. What a guy!

But rallying without a helmet!?! Thats f*cking retarded. If they crash their heads will bounce off the steel bars of the rollcage and they will have awful head injuries.
  • 7 1
 His shifter cart and suby looks like so much fun
  • 4 1
 sick filming, although i dunno bout everyone else,but i'm getting sick of those multi photo things... Coastal Crew, you take sweet shots, why ruin them by putting them together in such a tacky fashion!
  • 3 0
 Yer I'm not a fan of the multi photo thing either, just doesn't do the great shots justice.
  • 2 3
 there trying not to make such a long page by putting the shots together
  • 5 0
 I have a pretty good life. Just like everyone else. But for some reason , i now feel its not that great
  • 3 1
 He's scary fast on that stage, does anybody know if he is sponsored by subaru or not? I think I heard something like he was granted his white GRB. Lucky bastard!

My first post btw, hello errbody! )
  • 3 0
 if i could take off a year from life here in the crapy states n move 2 whistler 4 a year...id die a happy man..lol..lol...sick riding man 4 sure...
  • 1 0
 and how much EVERY person on this website would like that! mabey we can take it in turns?.....
  • 1 0
 I agree that spending a year some place like Whistler would be sweet. On the other hand, if its crappy where you are then do something about it. You have to make your own scene. Any place can be cool and fun is where you find it. I mean dang, they have a pretty decent freeride park in Florida, one of the flattest states I've ever been in! I do get what you're saying though and it would be sweet to just have all of the options that a place like BC has to offer at your disposal without having to lift a finger to build them. If you head up let me know, maybe we can split the rent. I ain't too good to sleep on the couch!
  • 4 3
 I don't know why everyone say's all this stuff about semenuk and rally car driving and karting. he's not that great at karting or rallying. he's just a really good mountain biker that has some pretty sweet toys. I bet anyone with a little bit of talent, and some time could drive that car like that... kart too.
  • 3 0
 jealous?
  • 4 0
 anyone know the first song??
  • 1 0
 Feed me to the wolves. Logan Lynn
  • 4 1
 Ha Semenuk Is The Best! Smile
  • 5 5
 BRANDON SEMENUK=chuck norris son and best friend of God, is the best rider that existed and will exist, he is my idol, that's life and are not crap, as I wish to have a life so
  • 1 0
 He should learn double whips, he had so much hang time left after the single tailwhip, just chuck another one in there Wink but an amazing rider!
  • 1 0
 sick. pats old car. go rocket rally! man hes got mad skills. kart skills, getting there with the rally skills and well dont even have to mention his bike skills.
  • 3 3
 Brandon Semenuk has epic bike skills but his driving is nothing special. If you want to see some serious driving skill watch the Ari Vatanen Pikes Peak hill climb video. www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ok5MSfcQHk
  • 2 0
 Thats the life. It must be nice having the time to practice doing all that shit
  • 3 0
 Nice work boys! I miss the coast trails so much already cheers
  • 3 0
 Wow, imagine him in like 3 more years.
  • 1 0
 semenuk is awesome, and so was the trail at the end. still, I liked the trail better when the coastal crew rode it in Kranked Revolve
  • 2 1
 hes obviously good at ridding bikes but him up against any regional kart racer or rally car america driver and he wouldnt stand a chance you guys need to all calm down.
  • 1 0
 That's my perfect day, well except for the whip flips. Thanks coastal crew!
  • 3 0
 jesus im jealous
  • 1 0
 Semenuk has a great life , rally , bike , kart's i want do do those thing's to Big Grin
  • 1 0
 holy shit, if theres one person i envy the most in this world right now its mr semenuekFrown sick video lads!
  • 1 0
 Yet another sick video from the costal crew. Guess we know what is going to be VOD tomorrow or should be at least...
  • 2 0
 rally scene needs some heel/toe video action
  • 1 0
 awesome video and page. awesome rider
  • 1 0
 His life is the perfect one! Razz
  • 1 0
 he is a ninja!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • 1 0
 Dream life ! So good Webisode Wink

Cheers Beer
  • 3 6
 I am a fan of Semenuk, and pushing the limits in the middle of the woods or on jumps on your bike is one thing, but driving an automobile like that on a public road (albeit remote) is dangerous and sets a really bad example. Even if the video was created in a controlled environment, you can bet someone somewhere will see this and emulate the thrill, with potentially lethal results.
  • 8 3
 You could say that about anything you can watch on tv, internet, movie etc. They closed off the section with check points at each end....common sense and acceptance of ones own actions has to prevail. It's a bit different in canada, we don't all blame our actions on the influence of someone else.
  • 2 1
 Those logging roads may have been on private land, there's no way to tell. It looks like he's driven there many times before, and I'm sure a guy as sick as Semenuk has assessed the risks, and is not really putting anyone else in danger except for his passenger.

I am so jealous of this kid. That rally car is so nasty. No exterior mods whatsoever, but with a roll-cage, and definitely suspension and engine mods to drool over. The part where he takes flight in his car at 3:22 is sick. I am a huge fan of this video!
  • 2 2
 who cares! it makes for epic video material!
  • 2 0
 "It's a bit different in canada, we don't all blame our actions on the influence of someone else."

You guys must not have any lawyers. You can have some of ours.
  • 7 0
 Driving those roads at that speed, and I am pretty sure neither of those guys were wearing helmets, if he lost control I think we would be watching a tribute video
  • 1 1
 Lebatek, are you serious, the driving that you see in that video is nothing, yea its cool but there are hundreds of videos on Youtube that display driving way more intense in even worse condtions. A small percentage of people have been driving like that for a century now and its not going to change, trying to blame this video for future automobile hooliganism is senseless.
  • 1 0
 living the life! damn nice when you have the means to afford all this
  • 1 0
 super sick vidder,that bar off the wood quarter was soo dialed
  • 1 0
 i want too be him when im older Razz
  • 2 0
 good point
  • 2 0
 Semenuk delivers!
  • 1 0
 I like the over lap photos. Shows the "dual personality" from the Article.
  • 1 0
 Wicked video, but dudes put some helmets on in the rally car!
  • 1 0
 No sense in doing things unless you're the best at all of them. xD
  • 1 1
 This guys good at life. I wish I was him for a day. His job is pissing around doing fun stuff. what a legand!
  • 1 0
 What kind of car is he using for the rally driving.
  • 2 1
 AMAZING LIFESTYLE!
  • 1 0
 this guy i awsome
  • 1 0
 this guy is awsome***
  • 1 0
 3:22 was amazing!!!!
  • 1 2
 Dang, he has really got rally driving pinned! Along with all the other mad skillz hes got.
  • 1 2
 LOL at kids getting angry at semenuk rallying, if your pro, NO FUN ALLOWED! jesus
  • 2 1
 sick shit Big Grin
  • 1 0
 smoothest truck ever sik
  • 1 1
 everyone has a Subaru now??
  • 2 0
 Subarus are dope. i wish i had one
  • 1 0
 livin the sick life
  • 1 1
 I wish this was my everyday damn
  • 1 1
 Sweet vid. awesome edit.
  • 1 2
 this kid is way to good..
  • 1 4
 that was one big box of cherios! man this kid is living the life, 17 years old and owns a rally car. freaking most rad rider i have ever seen.
  • 1 0
 there was also a big butt on tha calender at 3:25
  • 1 0
 lol, nice spotting!
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