Video: Downtime With Brook MacDonald
In the third in our series, we head to the southern hemisphere to catch up with Trek World Racing’s, Brook Macdonald. A shoulder injury sustained during training ruined his 2013, but this season will see Brook freshly healed and pushing as hard as ever.
And, remember, you can watch the first round of the 2014 UCI DH World Cup on Saturday, April 12, live and exclusive on RedBull.com.
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40 Comments
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DibgyDog
(Apr 2, 2014 at 10:43)
Good luck Brook! Looking forward to watching the Bulldog shredding WC tracks this year...
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dragonaut
(Apr 2, 2014 at 12:18)
I seriously think that Brook is the new generation Kovarik. Not in a sense that he drifts or anything, but in a sense that he rides like a bulldozer.
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mackg
FL (Apr 2, 2014 at 20:49)
Brookdozer
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ajayflex
FL (Apr 3, 2014 at 0:23)
Yeah man, berms quiver at the thought!
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joe-falconi
(Apr 2, 2014 at 13:42)
Definitely FAST...but is it just me or does the bigger wheels seem to rob him a little when it comes to control and flair?
- 7 0
DirtyDee
(Apr 2, 2014 at 14:50)
Definitely noticed this too. The bigger wheels, while he is still going fast as hell, look a bit more wallow-y in their handling.
- 3 1
Ollie-J
(Apr 3, 2014 at 2:12)
Isn't that the point though? Less effort for the same speed and in time more speed for the same effort
- 3 0
joe-falconi
(Apr 3, 2014 at 7:33)
The racers on the world cup circuit are already going dangerously fast, so let's make them go a little bit faster with a little bit less control.
- 13 0
bfreemedia
(Apr 2, 2014 at 11:13)
No more flat pedal thunder 
- 11 0
tomm4444
(Apr 2, 2014 at 10:54)
nobody rides the rough quite like bulldog!!
- 9 0
Crenda
(Apr 2, 2014 at 12:44)
flat pedals for medals 
- 3 0
mattsnz
(Apr 3, 2014 at 2:55)
Not any more You can see the Crank Bros Mallets in one of the shots.
You can see the Crank Bros Mallets in one of the shots.- 7 0
glenno
FL (Apr 2, 2014 at 11:16)
Yea Bro !!! Kill it this season , keep pushing for that top step !! Yeeewww
All Kiwis go hard and good luck in the WC !!
- 5 0
moofish
(Apr 2, 2014 at 14:19)
It almost looks like the bike is trying to keep up with him. As though he would get to the bottom and have to wait for the bike to get there after.
- 7 1
robito
(Apr 2, 2014 at 11:32)
If you look at 2:13 his tires actually touch the ground.
- 3 0
TProud
(Apr 2, 2014 at 16:24)
Only long enough to change direction tho then blast off
- 4 0
portable
(Apr 2, 2014 at 18:26)
I'm sorry , but the larger wheels looked a bit awkward on that course... I'm betting Greg Minaar is going to win South Africa on his V10 with 26" wheels... again!
- 1 0
One-reason
(Apr 6, 2014 at 3:57)
I would say he has home avantage which is more avantage than moving to 650B!
- 4 0
RideBikes24-7
(Apr 2, 2014 at 19:40)
Yeah Brook! For the kiwis!
- 3 0
AdamChed
(Apr 2, 2014 at 10:40)
Anyone know if Dirt's fantasy league is coming back for 2014?
- 1 0
chilli06
(Apr 2, 2014 at 11:21)
Yeh i think so, they said stay tuned for it in the next few days on their recent article on the big wheeled fury... dirtmountainbike.com/news/gt-fury-650b-pics-and-atherton-2014-team-launch-report.html .
- 3 0
thekayo
(Apr 2, 2014 at 10:45)
that track looked like so much fun!! good luck to the bulldog aswell 
- 4 0
cherouvim
FL (Apr 2, 2014 at 10:52)
power
- 3 0
tstep3
(Apr 2, 2014 at 13:35)
Take note kids. This is how you're supposed to ride a bike.
- 3 0
derekw
(Apr 2, 2014 at 19:20)
Nelson tracks rule
- 1 0
johnl2
FL (Apr 3, 2014 at 1:31)
yea nevis and face are awesome
- 1 0
jonas-2f4u
FL (Apr 11, 2014 at 1:20)
Is it ben nevis and maitai face? Looks a bit like loam ranger in places?
- 1 0
derekw
(Apr 12, 2014 at 18:53)
Yeah loam ranger bottom turns
- 3 0
FindlayReade
(Apr 2, 2014 at 11:08)
pretty much
- 3 0
shotouthoods
(Apr 2, 2014 at 18:45)
VOD? Yup.
- 1 0
Rainerstoff
(Apr 2, 2014 at 12:53)
He should definitely win the overall!
- 1 0
Guy8
(Apr 2, 2014 at 10:41)
The bull dogs back!! And looking pinned✊ good luck brook
- 2 1
Trekfueler
(Apr 2, 2014 at 10:53)
The way he slaps those berms! Amazing.
- 2 1
oriion
(Apr 2, 2014 at 13:32)
that white lycra made my eyes bleed.
- 1 0
RatHunter83
(Apr 2, 2014 at 13:35)
Good luck this season Brook. Rip em' a new one!
- 1 0
NAPALMJEFF
(Apr 2, 2014 at 22:21)
good to see someone get back on their game aw the best .
- 1 0
zenis
(Apr 3, 2014 at 1:43)
Wish you all the best this year
- 1 0
andersnormal
(Apr 2, 2014 at 12:43)
FAST!
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timmytuckshop
(Apr 2, 2014 at 16:41)
Maximo parkme thinks? No
- 1 0
bobtjustice
(Apr 3, 2014 at 11:54)
I am Electric by Heavens Basement. Very good tune
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