Ask Me Anything, Brendan Fairclough – Watch the Recap

Jun 1, 2017
by Pinkbike Staff  
The Deathgrip Movie Photo Epic
Ask Me Anything:
Brendog





With the release of his new film 'Deathgrip' and the Fort William World Cup coming up this weekend we're giving you the chance to ask Brendog anything about, well anything. He'll be live on Facebook to answer your questions so get them ready and tune in on Facebook later today. Have any burning questions for Brendog? Tune in from 5:00 PM BST, as Brendan Fairclough will be live on the Pinkbike Facebook page to answer all of your questions.


How ‘Ask Me Anything' Works:

Starting at 17:00 PM BST Brendan will begin to answer your questions below this article. Join us live on Facebook as he has a crack at answering them. Everyone who posts a question, large or small, will be taken seriously. To make the process as efficient as possible, try to follow these simple guidelines:

• Keep your questions relevant.

• Stay focused. Try to keep your questions on one topic if possible. You can always ask about another item later.

• Try to keep your questions to about 100 words.

• Ask Us Anything is a service to PB readers who are seeking helpful information, not a forum to broadcast opinions or grievances. If you do have a negative issue that you want to ask about, no worries, just keep your complaints relevant and in the context of a question so that it can be addressed in a productive manner.

• Use propping to acknowledge good—or not so good—questions. Bump them up or down to where they belong.

The Deathgrip Movie Photo Epic
The Deathgrip Movie Photo Epic

Brendan Fairclough has a new TLD D3.
The Deathgrip Movie Photo Epic


Mark your calendars—the conversation starts at 17:00 PM UK Time.

Other time zones:
• 12:00 PM EDT (New York)
• 9:00 AM PDT (Squamish, BC)
• 18:00 PM CEST (Paris)
• 18:00 PM SAST (Cape Town)
• 2:00 AM AEST (Sydney, Aus)

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126 Comments
  • 62 0
 Brendog, please clarify for the world. How would you like your last name pronounced?
  • 4 0
 Brendog, is it true that you haven't seen your last name since you flipped that canyon gap at rampage?
  • 7 0
 Faircluff
  • 1 0
 @kieran95: yeah, i have heard him in an interview introducing himself that way so that's it
  • 63 5
 Is there any truth in the rumours that Claudio is all foreskin and barely any shaft?
  • 6 12
flag rocky-x FL (Jun 1, 2017 at 4:34) (Below Threshold)
 it looks like a piece of bacon with a toe nail on the end
  • 6 1
 it's like a baby's arm holding an apple
  • 30 1
 Are the world cup tracks tough enough?
  • 24 1
 Josh Bryceland has successfully left racing behind and forged a video based career on having fun on bikes and messing around. As someone who races and makes films, which do you prefer and are you at all jealous? Is racing too much fun for you to leave behind? Given your strong fan base do you intend to create more Freeride/race style films?

All the best for the future and good luck this season!
  • 21 12
 I'm going to guess that Brendog has spent more time thinking about mortgages and the future. I bet Miami Bryce has taken a fucking massive pay cut this year. Astronomical pay cut. I bet you.
  • 18 3
 Downvote me all you want, but nobody is getting PAID dicking about with their mates making youtube videos instead of winning the world cup overall.
  • 4 0
 @jaame: There are a few guys I won't name that never had or have a chance to win the overall and who get paid more than serious contenders for a single reason: image.
That's why some brands prefer to invest on big names with a huge image though zero chance to win than try to get a good contender with no specific image. Impact is assured in the first case. In the second case, only if he wins, and as far as I remember, there's only one winner in the end.
  • 7 1
 @jaame: Maybe,just maybe he doesn't give a f*ck about money.Good on you Josh,i for one love what your doing.Keep it up.
  • 2 0
 You are talking about Matt Hunter right.
  • 13 3
 Yo Brendog,
Do you want to just let the PB community answer your questions for you? You know, since they're already doing it.
  • 26 1
 If you were actually a dog, what kind of dog do you think you'd be?
  • 14 0
 Mr brendog, will we see your own tv series like Brandon's life behind bars.
  • 11 1
 Question for my all time favorite mountain biker:

What's it like living the dream and if you weren't a pro rider what type of career do you think you'd be doing now?

DEATHGRIP IN 4K WAS SO DAMN RAD!!!
  • 10 0
 That time at Lourdes when you crossed the line and couldn't hold on, it was funny as shit. Were you amused, embarrassed or just relieved to get across the line?
  • 12 1
 How long was the final gap of the movie in Utah?
  • 7 0
 THAT SCHLADMING SEGMENT!!!
seeing that and riding there myself 1 week ago (and a lot the last 3 years), it's unreal how you guys flow on those gnarly trails, absolutely loved the atmosphere and the stoke!

What do you think needs to be done to bring tracks like this ( true rough/on the edge gnarly like champery, Meribel, Maribor and so on) back to the circuit?
Besides the obvious UCI hurdles. Especially seeing that the bikepark #notschladming is even less techy this year than ever before..

Loved the movie, congratulations on that project and making everyone get on their bikes asap! Smile
  • 6 0
 Brendan, have you ever had an injury/race result/season that made you secretly feel like throwing in the towel for even a fraction of a second? If so, ( this is the real question actually) how did you fight through it? What are your mental and emotional tools for for staying motivated and focused?

Thanks man, good luck on Sunday. I'd love to see you win and hear Claudio lose it in the booth
  • 8 1
 Describe your training regimen? Also, how did you make Deathgrip so f*ckin awesome?
  • 6 0
 If everyone is jumping on the bandwagon, can we expect to see you on a 29er Gambler this weekend (or at any point in the season) and Clipped in?

Cheers!
  • 2 1
 Forget about clips, there are close to zero riders who got faster after making the switch. The only exception I can remember lately was Steve Smith, and it took a few years to see the results which makes it impossible to say it's because he switched to clips. Stay on flats Brendan!
  • 5 1
 world cups? are they getting less tech? we've read roumers of redbull wanting to straighten out tracks for better tv coverage and now 29'ers are on the horizon. whats your view, would you like to see more tech or more speed? Or Both Smile
  • 3 0
 You've got to run out to a mates, you riding the beamer, or taking that rad van? Haha keep killing it bren! You and ollys IG storys are always the best hahaha Was super rad meeting you at Windham 2015!! Make sure you keep Needles fast and stylish in his retirement!

www.pinkbike.com/photo/12550012
  • 4 0
 As professional rider, you get to ride in many places around the world. But is there any spot on your bucket list where you haven't been and where you would really like to go to?
  • 3 0
 Is there a time in your life where you personally think you were the 'steeziest'?
I've watched deathgrip 3 times already and I'd say its the best riding I've ever seen you do. I'd also argue that back in the specialized days when you and sam were on the red/black demos before the redesign, you were saucin the hardest then... so in your personal opinion, when was the pinnacle of steeze/ bold hucking. Or do you see yourself just getting more and more creative on a bike?
  • 3 0
 What has been the best or biggest highlight in your career/lifetime to this date?
What helps you keep motivated to push yourself?
Any struggles or barriers that you have had to succumb?
  • 4 0
 Brendog, what`s your take on being a so called freeracer and the path that Ratboy has taken, is it something you would consider?
  • 2 0
 You said in your Vital podcast you were still hungry to win despite some relatively mediocre results the past few years. What steps can a top racer, like yourself, take to push themselves on to the podium? We saw Danny Hart do it last year and he seems on form to challenge for the title again this year. It seems you have the natural talent but what's missing from the formula and how will you find it?
  • 5 1
 How much can you bench press? What's your favourite food and how is Nigel doing?
  • 3 0
 Which is your favorite scene from DeathGrip ? How long did it take you to film the whole project ? Would you consider going 29er this year ?
  • 3 0
 Hello! I saw a quite cool picture of your scott spark with cut down mudtires. How is it set up and is it your go-to bike for regular trail riding?
  • 4 0
 how often does @buckow try to sneak in your bed naked like a glowing worm while you're asleep?
  • 4 0
 The question everyone wants to know. Will Deathgrip be on blu-ray or have any sort of physical copy release?
  • 6 1
 Blockbuster will be stocking VHS copies soon. Betamax will take another few weeks.
  • 2 0
 @bigtim: I think you would have more up votes if people knew what VHS and betamax were, let alone Blockbuster. Showing your age there sir. On a side note. I hear West Coast Video is considering re-opening their doors.
  • 5 0
 Would you rather be a deer or water buffalo and why?
  • 3 0
 deer is clearly better. more agile
  • 2 0
 When it comes to squats and deadlifts in the gym, how many reps and sets do you do?
Also, how do you distribute your time spent in the gym, on the road bike and on the big bike throughout a typical training week?
Thanks
  • 1 0
 It depends if you want tone, strength, and or bulk..

Tone: 4sets 25reps (whatever weight it might be)
Strength: 4sets 15-25reps
Bulk: 2-4sets and either 8-10reps.

Going to failure is ok, but it will make your muscles tired and just drain you.

Gym depends on what you are doing in your routine. Each day should be a different routine and maybe take 1hr-2.5hrs. Anymore time (in my eyes) is just too much and you may as well live there to A) try and pick up ladies or B) become a body builder.

Time on the bikes would just be ride what you feel maybe? You want to work on endurance and conditioning...then road bike, want to work on flow and movement, go either big bike or urban/skate park riding.
  • 1 0
 hi.
does it suck to answer questions like, can.you show.me.how to whip or how much can you lift on a benchpress?
just keep riding as you always do. thats good enogh for me.
all the best for the ongoing season and for anything you plan in the future. ride on sir, ride on.
  • 3 0
 Not a question, just wanna say I think you're one of the best riders out there. You have always stuck me as a genuine dude too. Can't wait to see you on the podium this year!
  • 4 0
 Can you and Ratboy live commentate while Claudio and Warner do a coarse preview and heckle the shit out of them? Please!!!
  • 1 0
 Yeah but with subtitles
  • 1 0
 Great film!!! Great seeing it on the big screen at the SOC!!!

Question: Why do you ride a BMW with the ungainly flat-twin when the mighty Norton Commando V-Twin is native to the Isles?

P.S. I don't really care - just wanted to say howdy and that's all I could think of.
  • 1 0
 Brendan , im from SW London and im looking to get back to riding in the Surrey hills again, I haven't been in around a decade . Any pointers on which hill / area to head to for the best trails ? Cheers doggy
  • 1 0
 Face book dirt monkey. They will show you a round.
  • 4 2
 Are your finances in good order or will you be the second world cup rider from surrey on a debt collector program? Kerr needs to fix up!
  • 2 0
 sooooo, did I actually see a recent picture of you riding Revolution bike park clipped in? if so is there a reason why you were haha
  • 2 0
 If you could choose one and only trail to ride forever, what and where would it be? Btw, Deathgrip movie is absolutely sick!!!
  • 2 0
 Why are there so many good riders from the UK? Considering there are no massive mountain ranges how do people get so good there?
  • 3 0
 Mud, mud and mud
  • 1 0
 @nojzilla: don't forget the one day a year hero dirt
  • 1 0
 @mark3: when we all go sun's out balls out an win everything!! Smile
  • 1 0
 @nojzilla: We've got plenty of mud in the Northwet but don't have any top WC racers shining through.
  • 3 0
 650b or 29 haha, someone had to ask. P.s please win on that 650 to shut the wagon wheelers up.
  • 5 1
 Favorite post ride ale?
  • 2 0
 How was it like to ride with Sam Hill?





Good luck in Fort William, send Nac-Nac for sick photo Smile
  • 3 0
 What's the scariest line, jump, or trail that you've ever done?
  • 3 1
 Maybe it's being already asked in the past, but what was (or still is) your favorite bike movie while growing up?
  • 2 3
 Are you frustrated a rider like Darren Berrecloth (whose name rhymes with yours) get a bad-ass nickname and you don't?

I mean "Bear Claw!" How cool is that.

What do you get from Fairclough?


But in all seriousness, you rock, keep it up.
  • 9 1
 Um that's a bit of an insult, Brendog is the best nickname out. AWWW YEAHHHHH BRENDOOOOOOGG
  • 5 0
 @LucasGauci: oh FML, i completely forgot about BRENDOOOOOGGGG

/throws smoke bomb at ground and rides off into the night
  • 3 0
 Can you teach me how to whip properly?
  • 1 0
 ask your mum...
  • 1 0
 When you were hitting that last jump... were you thinking... OMG... this is just TOO BIG? How do you prepare for that large of a sender?
  • 2 0
 Something to say to younger generations?
  • 1 0
 Bitches and hoes!
  • 1 0
 Cocaine and Hookers!
  • 3 0
 @lee-vps-savage:
Boats n Hoes!
  • 1 0
 @DuelingBanjos: Pipes and moccasins...
  • 2 0
 who are the most hilarious and outrageous World Cup racers of the bike?
  • 1 0
 Brendog or hansome Brendan as my girlfriend likes to calll you, if you could own any classic motorbike what would it be?
  • 1 0
 Your "girlfriend" Big Grin
  • 1 0
 Where can I purchase Deathgrip DRM free or alternatively get a physical copy?
  • 3 1
 Can we expect another movie? that was rad
  • 4 2
 if i said you had a beautiful body, would you hold it against me?
  • 4 0
 No.
  • 1 0
 Was that RS6 'the beast' in the YouTube vid as quick as your facial expression suggests when you drive it?
  • 1 0
 Based on your riding style, which animal would you be and why? (Death grip is MEGA congrats on that)
  • 1 0
 Any chance of a surrey hills guided tour when I come back to visit family next week??
  • 1 0
 If the answer is the question and the question is the answer, what is the question?
  • 1 0
 What have you heard and or seen about the new Genius that is supposedly coming out this year sometime?
  • 1 0
 Out of mindless curiosity, Do you think you'll ever depart from Scott Bikes?
  • 1 0
 if you could only live and ride one place in the uk forever where would it be? And same question but in the world!
  • 1 0
 would you rather fight one Steve Peat sized Danny Hart's or one hundred Danny Hart sized Steve Peat's?
  • 1 0
 PLAN YOUR TRIP TO REPUBLIC OF PANAMA !! WHAT BEER SHOULD WE GET FOR THE TRIP ?
  • 1 0
 WHEN IS THE ONLINE FREE VERSION OF YOU MOVIE ?? Big Grin it looks rad, cant wait, keep shredding
  • 1 0
 Top 3 places to ride in South England?
  • 2 1
 Wales!
  • 2 2
 Brendan, you seem like a well educated gentleman, can you please f*ck, Marry, Kill the women's world cup top 10?
  • 1 0
 who do you think wins the upcoming wc in mens and womens category?
  • 1 0
 Any plans for an XL Gambler for us tall dudes?
  • 1 0
 Would you rather ride a carbon or alloy gambler?
  • 1 0
 Favourite teammate you've raced with?
  • 4 3
 When you going to start a YouTube account and do vlogs?
  • 3 6
 please focus on the riding and not the pos vlogs everyone does, stopped following CG because of that shit
  • 1 0
 Where's Swindon anyway ? :
lol
  • 2 0
 Clip or flat?
  • 1 0
 That Rampage jump tho... ever think you will try it again?
  • 1 0
 What's the scariest thing you've ever done - on or off a bike?
  • 1 0
 How does one huck like you
  • 1 0
 What is your favorite race/event of the year?
  • 1 0
 What's left on your bucket list....
  • 1 0
 Would you ever make a how to roost video?
  • 1 0
 How do you corner so fast?
  • 2 0
 Dorking or Guildford?
  • 1 0
 Both great Dogging sites actually.
  • 1 0
 when did you land your first backflip?
  • 1 0
 Whatever happened to Brenda Fairclough?
  • 1 0
 what trick that you haven't learned do you want to learn next?
  • 1 0
 Is the war on terror winnable?
  • 1 0
 what do you thank about 29ers for DH racing.
  • 1 0
 do ya like ridin moto during off-season?
  • 1 0
 who crashed hardest during deathtrap filming?
  • 1 0
 Could you tell the people that wheelsize is overrated
  • 1 0
 What's you're favourite track around Surrey ?
  • 1 0
 Beano or Andy Capp?
  • 1 0
 How's your day going?
  • 1 0
 What is Ambang?
  • 1 3
 do thank only beautiful women should be allowed to race.
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