IXS European Downhill Cup 2012 - Chatel Course Check with Brendan Fairclough

Sep 8, 2012
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64 Comments
  • 71 0
 "Hello" ... more polite than I ever am XD
  • 8 1
 Here us Aus we just call "RIDER!" or "TRACK!" Most people that race know what it means so everyone is happy.
  • 10 2
 rider is the usual shout
  • 8 1
 Here us Malaysia we just call "BIKE BIKE BIKE" Most hikers and joggers hate it .
  • 60 7
 here in germany we shout "sieg heil"
  • 3 0
 He also won!
  • 7 2
 in 'merica its "MOVE!! MOVE!!"
  • 5 1
 Scotland, OI!!!!! or MOVE!
  • 8 0
 most people I know just tail gate you down the track too make the person in front look a cunt
  • 7 0
 hello! is what you say to chicks!!!!!!
  • 4 1
 Some euro guy wanted past me at Chatel so he shouted "BOP-BOP-BOP-BOP-BOP-BOP-BOP-BOP!" Razz
  • 33 1
 Fairclough is rad, that narration was awesome.
  • 24 0
 He is by far the coolest guy on two wheels! Good luck today Brendog!
  • 22 0
 hahaha dont need the sneaky french taking his lines.
  • 21 0
 "A bit of a jump there" - Duuuude, that`s huge!
  • 19 0
 It was so sad to not see him at World Champs. I guess the Brits are just wayyy to strong right now with so many amazing riders who cant all make it.
  • 5 0
 and you would think with a 4th place at world champs last year would earn him a spot
  • 5 0
 Brendan was at Worlds but he was reserve rider so if anyone was injured, he would have taken their place. He was a reserve because he had a broken thumb and missed a lot of World Cups.
  • 20 0
 To cool for pedaling today!
  • 13 0
 He is calm and composed on the track I'm glad he let the other rider know he was going to pass, unlike Brian lopes At the jeep air downhill preview. I am not down talking Brian he is a real shredder but c'mon..common cortousy.
  • 6 10
flag Chaindriven (Sep 9, 2012 at 0:00) (Below Threshold)
 I actually found it humorous. Brian Lopes can blast by me any day!
  • 2 0
 Unfortunately, I have heard from a couple people that met B-lopes that he's an A-hole. Too bad, I respect the guy, but a little less now.
  • 3 1
 I think its safest to just blow past. People sometimes freeze in the middle of the track or cut in front of you. Not saying anything keeps people acting predictable. I'll usually call out the side i want to pass on.
  • 1 0
 Yes for sure I have to agree with you. When I'm passing I will call out "on your left" or "on your right" and when the person in front of me moves clearly out of my way I will pass when the time is right. Like I previously said common courtesy.
  • 13 0
 That was the best POV course preview and narration I've seen.
  • 10 0
 Best course run ever! He even said "what up!" in the middle of explaining the course, what a legend!
  • 3 0
 when he is pedaling, he stills talking...if I do the same, I probably dead of asphyxia !
The Gopro angle in the "full speed" berms is awesome !
If you want to see an amateur riding the same track, this is my friens 3 weeks ago : www.pinkbike.com/video/273432 (the vidéo start at the end of the pedaling section !)
  • 5 0
 Bahaha friendliest "hello!" ever
  • 3 0
 traffic on the way XD helloooo Big Grin
  • 5 0
 "Hello" sneaky french, dont be stealing my lines.. Hahaha
  • 2 0
 "Bit of a jump there." at 1:04, Have never jumped that far in my life. lol
  • 2 0
 saw Brendog in Morzine last week, it's fair to say his new gambler is beautiful!
  • 1 0
 2nd this. Saw it at Combe Syd BDS and I wanted it :L Brendan looks so good riding too, love his style
  • 1 0
 He is an amazing rider and although I've never met the guy he seems like a really cool down to earth guy. I want his Scott Gambler DH bike!!
  • 2 0
 Here in Canada we call Beer. It always pulls the rider towards the side of the track Smile
  • 3 0
 waddup!;D
  • 2 0
 "Big packer, with a crowd, they loved it" Hahah, awesome sentence Brendan!
  • 1 0
 Not surprised he won after watching that. So relaxed. Sounds like a top guy as well.
  • 1 0
 at times the video didn't look so...."high quality"............. ??????????
  • 2 0
 Anybody else use the same free film burn in this video? hehe
  • 2 0
 tree sections are the best. like backcountry skiing
  • 2 0
 That was funny. Keepin it secretive Smile
  • 2 0
 What a chill guy. Good luck tomorrow Brendog!
  • 2 0
 "AW, we got some traffic in the way"! haha!
  • 2 0
 cant believe he dropped the f bomb. hahaha legend.
  • 1 0
 I want to ride that track sooooo bad, its probs way harder then it looks but damn it looks fun
  • 1 0
 Brendawg is the man! Always puts a smile on your face!
  • 1 0
 haha pedal pedal pedal Smile
  • 1 0
 Filmed on the gopro hd hero 3 So sick
  • 1 0
 The course is the "bike patrol" line. So fun to ride Big Grin
  • 3 2
 try that on 125mm, bit more interesting :L
  • 18 0
 You crazy Welsh.
Next thing you'll say 'try it with a sheep, bit more interesting'. Big Grin
  • 1 0
 LMAO Smile
  • 1 0
 So cool to be able to say I've ridden some of that!
  • 1 0
 1st bit into to woods and through the roots is a joke! RAPIIIDDDDDD
  • 1 0
 What a nice bloke! Hope he does well!
  • 1 0
 So calm and fast .. Good luck today Brendawg Smile
  • 1 0
 love "little jump" and puuuuummm AHAHAHAH ! massive !
  • 1 0
 His voice is like Bear Grylls'
  • 1 0
 how does it sounds so clear? is there a mic hooked up?
  • 1 0
 track looks so fun!
  • 1 0
 Thank you Brendan!
  • 1 1
 "Hello" "Hello"
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