Video: Beyond the Bike Episode 5: Casey Brown

Oct 31, 2014
by Lacy Kemp  

Casey Brown isn't your typical rider or racer. She's got style that is unmatchable, a personality that lights up the room, and she isn't terribly fond of wearing shoes. But what's really incredible about Casey is her life story and everything she's overcome to evolve into the amazing person she is today. Part Breaking Bad, part Swiss Family Robinson, this is Casey Brown Beyond the Bike.

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76 Comments
  • 132 1
 Doing this story on Casey was definitely a highlight of my year. She's been an inspiration to me for so long now, but really getting to know her story and just see her optimism is incredible. Major props to Jasper for his work on the video. It's quite moving. Well done, Gromnado.
  • 23 2
 this video is just awsome and inspiring! loved it for sure !
  • 31 145
flag c4mtb (Oct 31, 2014 at 9:38) (Below Threshold)
 let be real, we saw a woman on a biking website and clicked it... Wink

but really great video, what an amazing rider.
  • 50 7
 @c4mtb , you have won the penis flavored lollipop award for that one...
  • 26 8
 ahaha yeah not my greatest comment Razz
  • 18 0
 I love these videos that give us a "behind the bike" view of these top riders in our sport. It's a bit weird, but it is so easy to start forming a "character" for these people based on their race performance, their facial expressions on the podium (i.e. Gee Atherton), their style on the bike, etc... It is great to get to know them a bit.
  • 8 0
 Heck yeah, Casey Brown! Woot!
  • 5 0
 I really like these kinds of stories. thanks
  • 5 1
 Casey has always been an inspiration for me. I will definitely see her and her riding differently now, these stories are amazing.
  • 12 0
 That is an excellent story - Casey has quite the history. She's totally right about not doing things that make you miserable; it took me too long to figure out. She also has the best hair in MTB. Seriously.
  • 18 0
 For anyone that's interested, I found an amazing write-up on his story:
www.bicycling.com/news/featured-stories/disconstructed-life-sam-brown
  • 4 0
 @Maarrk, That's a hell of a well written but heartbreaking article. What a compelling childhood those kids had.
  • 2 0
 @Maarrk that was riveting reading
  • 29 0
 Breaking Bad in real life ! Nice video, very emotionnal, and SHE CAN WHIP!
  • 22 0
 wise way beyond her age. Life is too short to not do what you love and follow your dreams.
  • 20 1
 Hope somebody picks Casey up for a world cup slot next year.
  • 15 0
 I feel stupid to have never connected the dots to Sam before. Amazing history to rise from. A great example of resilience. Regardless of story...she has such amazing style and fun to watch ride.
  • 7 0
 I thought the same - definitely didn't put it together. Great feature video!
  • 11 0
 Exactly. As soon as she said she had a brother who was a pro free rider... The mind starts churning... Then my heart sank remembering the tragic ending of Sam Brown... then she she explained further. I'm still floored, that was so sad when it happened.
  • 4 0
 Yep. Every time I cross the border from Rossland down towards Spokane I think of his story and the tragic end. So sad. I can't believe I never connected the two. I would certainly imagine that experiencing that, as well as her early life in remote NZ on the run, you would evaluate life a little different. Fingers crossed for continued World Cup support as she does Canada proud.
  • 16 0
 Definitely one of the best and most interesting vids I've seen in a long time on PB!!! Love it!
  • 5 0
 Check out the rest of Behind The Bike videos on DirtMag website. Gwin, Bearclaw, Hopkins, Needles
  • 13 0
 Casey Brown... just frickin AWESOME!!!!
  • 11 0
 Fantastic video, very inspirational story and keep shredding
  • 9 0
 What a life story, Casey you have just jumped to the top of my fav ladies riders - for all the right reasons , not the medals
  • 3 0
 Best profile vid I've seen for a long time. Keep going for it Casey.
  • 7 0
 Sorry for what you and your family have been through Casey. Thanks for sharing and inspiring people to do what they love. Life is too short. Keep up the great attitude, we need more people with your mindset and skill set on this earth. Shred on!
  • 8 0
 My idol. This girl has so much style and has turned her life into her dream. Incredible.. Great video!
  • 8 0
 Nice to see something a bit deeper than the usual lets all be lairy lads rubbish. I was bored of that after mudcows
  • 4 0
 This is the best video I've watched all year! Hope I can have as much style as she does one day. Love how you can genuinely see she rides because she loves it. Look up to her as a role model a lot!
  • 7 1
 Wow! Awesome! What a rider! Go Casey!! This girl needs a WC sponsor!!
  • 2 0
 AGREED!
  • 6 0
 she is on the bergamont wc team.
  • 2 0
 Right on!....is that a full time/all races ticket?!?....hope so!
  • 4 0
 yep! not the biggest team but a lot of the big companies do not have a female rider. I am pretty sure that Hannah and Atherton have the luck of having a brother on the same team.
  • 3 0
 Casey Brown, Sam Brown's little sister, a great rider, one of my favorite racers. Best of luck in the future seasons of riding and racing.
  • 2 1
 This story motivates me to start traveling with my bike. I always thought it to be kind of stupid and unrealistic, but life is short and trails are plenty. I'm always watching and hoping that Casey will scare some racers on the podium, keep it up girl!
  • 4 0
 This video and her story puts the rest of this BS in perspective. Humbling and inspirational.
  • 5 0
 Classy. Well done!
  • 8 0
 Thank you for not doing a "sexy" segment Smile
  • 3 0
 Agree. This is the real deal. Inspirational.
  • 4 0
 That was the coolest BYTB story done yet. Wild story.
  • 4 0
 Quality stuff from DirtTV & Co!
  • 3 0
 Excellent video. My daughter was able to ride with Casey for a weekend camp, it was a true highlight in her life!
  • 2 0
 You life is what you choose to make of it. You go girl! Hope your bro gets out soon. Now that the stuff is legal in Washington and all.
  • 3 0
 You should check out the full story in the link above... you'll get the rest in the written portion.
  • 3 0
 Her brother is dead sadly..
  • 2 0
 It was very sad that a guy of his talent got caught up in that and had his life come to such an early end. CBC Fifth Estate did a show on Sam (although I can't vouch for its accuracy) which I'm sure you can find online. I too, never realized that Casey was Sam's sister and didn't know about the seriousness of her 2011 injuries either. I am blown away by how she's been able to find the strength to overcome it all. Shred on Casey!
  • 3 0
 seriously one of my favorite pieces on PB.....Great work everyone and beautiful message Casey!!!
  • 3 0
 Just watched this with my 4 year old daughter. Inspirational. Thanks Casey. You rock!
  • 4 0
 Super shredder.
  • 23 0
 love that line" you don't know how long you have, if you don't like whats happening,change it up, you got no time to be miserable"
there's a few people i know who could learn for her.
  • 2 0
 What an awesome video. Do what you love and makes you happy in life. Great motto in life.
  • 2 0
 Shoot for the stars Casey Brown! We are all looking up to you! Such an inspiration! Thank you...
  • 2 0
 Man I miss her brother Frown
  • 3 0
 Right on! Good video.
  • 2 0
 she's cool as! bird material!!!
  • 2 0
 words to live by from her
  • 1 0
 Props to her! She seems like such an awesome individual. I would love to see her on the top of podium at the WC!
  • 2 0
 You rule Casey!
  • 1 0
 as I believe Dr Evil once said, "Tear..."
  • 2 0
 Wow.. Amazing story.
  • 2 0
 incredible
  • 2 2
 Casey, elle est mignonne et agile comme une Fée Clochette (Tinkerbell) des temps modernes à vélo...Nice vidéo !
  • 1 0
 Great video, thanks for opening up Casey! Love the outlook on life!
  • 4 3
 Wow, what a story. I have so much respect for her. Go Casey!
  • 2 0
 she is fucking awesome!
  • 1 0
 Such an inspiring outlook on life!
  • 1 0
 Wow, this video was amazing. Really inspiring story, go Casey!
  • 1 0
 Hi Casey!
  • 1 0
 nice video
  • 1 0
 Well said.
  • 1 0
 See guys! CRIME PAYS!
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