Regardless of discipline, these riders are in a position that inspires, and when you ask them why they ride, you get a predictably wide range of reasons.

This past fall, Strait popped over to Jackson Hole from his home outside San Diego to join his buddies Darren Berrecloth and Cam Zink for the ultimate dad’s trip.

Darren Berrecloth and Kenny Smith explore a new zone.

The Claw hopes his injury can be a reminder to everyone to check trail features before sending them.

This rider lineup is beyond exciting.

Jordie's longtime friends and brother head to Baja to try and get a bit of closure.

Darren Berrecloth is hanging up his Red Bull helmet after 15 years of representing the brand.

The freeride legend combines creative building with his unique riding style.

This year's six inductees have shaped today's racing, freeride, trails, and bike culture.

Dirt jump dream yards, freeride stunts, Mount Prevost shuttles, and more in episode 9 of 'Weekend Slayer'.

This month, we have a long list of new podcast episodes for you to check out.

Tippie and Claw talk about Claw's first bikes and his meteoric rise at the start of his to career to epic bike trips around the world and how his riding has evolved over his career.

Danny MacAskill, Vero Sandler, Darren Berrecloth, Martin Søderstrøm, Kenny Belaey, Hans Rey, Brad Simms and Thomas Genon document their local riding adventures.

Cole Nichol has built an ultimate mountain biker refuge in Victoria, B.C.

A jam-packed weekend of shredding with the locals.

Such good vibes in this Ale di Lullo video. Can't wait to get back to the Dolomites...

Getting after big mountain lines in the snow.

Join Carson Storch and Darren Berrecloth as they rewatch the 2019 edition of Red Bull Rampage.

Island life with the Claw, Scotty Laughland, and Scott Cheap.

Photographer Ale Di Lullo's first film is a banger.

Amazing trails and landscapes around the world.

The 38-year-old Canadian freerider moves on after four years with the German brand.

Darren Berrecloth sends some ludicrous gaps on his motorized snowbike

Richie Schley, Aaron Chase, Brett Tippie, Cameron Zink and Geoff Gullevich tell the Claw what they really think. #theClawisthelaw

The Claw previews the biggest features on the hill at Rampage.

The Vancouver premiere of Chasing The Yeti goes down this Thursday at the Lamplighter.

We count ourselves lucky to have known Jordie, and we'll remember him as a relentlessly positive presence in mountain biking.

Buffalo Bills, doors at 7pm.

19 Rampage ready rigs from 7 years ago.

Three freeriders head to Bhutan in search of the Abominable Snowman.

The Claw takes us back to simpler times where you were to obey the 10% rule at all costs.

The Claw hangs up his lid.

The full-length film that delves into the origin of fear and how these mountain bike superstars channel it will be premiering on Wednesday in Reno.

Mike Powell from The Powell Movement catches up with Darren Berrecloth and talks about his career thus far.

Darren Berrecloth will be wearing Kali Protectives' helmets and body armor this coming season after signing with the brand.

We skip back through time to look at some of mountain biking's best - and worst - moments that have made their mark on our sport.

Seeing Rampage like this really gives things a whole new perspective.

Head into the desert with Darren Berrecloth and Ricky Brabec as they get busy shaping and riding lines they scouted on the motos.

Join Darren Berrecloth and Ricky Brabec for a week in the desert as they enjoy the freedom and good times that only two wheels and zero obligations can provide.

You've got 24 hours in a day, are you using them the best way that you could?

The trailer stoked us out, but this video is on a whole other level in terms of mountain bike videos. Here are 26 minutes of real world adventure and riding in China with Darren Berrecloth and KC Deane.

*The premiere is DONE, but you can enjoy the trailer inside.*

A close look at the Claw's new Rampage ride.

After 12 years of working together and pushing the sport of freeride mountain biking Darren Berrecloth and Specialized bikes are parting ways going into 2016.

It's awesome to see The Claw throwing down on his trail bike.

The Claw is one of the most influential freeriders ever, and his segment in Builder proves that he's not slowing down any time soon.

We were able to spend a few days with Darren Berrecloth at Crankworx Les 2 Alpes and caught up on all things Claw related.

Want to ride with pro mountain bikers in spectacular locations around the globe? Darren Berrecloth's new business might be the ticket.

Freeride mountain bikers Matt Hunter and Darren Berrecloth are celebrating their 10-year anniversary as riders in the Specialized family. Freeride Entertainment got together with the guys and have put together a sick look back at the last decade of these two riders pushing the sport as we know it.

Hey Pinkbike, I'm here at Rampage injured with a disc extrusion so won't be competing. I've got a few hours to kill, ask away.

Thanks guys, it's time for dinner, I'm off!

Check out the course for the upcoming Red Bull Joyride event at Crankworx Whistler with Darren Berrecloth.

Darren Berrecloth returns to Hornby Island, where he used to spend time as a kid, but this time armed with his mountain bike.

Melrose Fat Tyre Festival special guest Darren Berrecloth will be hanging out and riding the sweet Melrose singletrack.

Darren Berrecloth’s track lures world’s freeride elite to Winterberg.

We catch up with The Claw at Sea Otter to talking about filming, racing, and his bike of choice, the Specialized P.Slope.

We'll never get tired of watching Berrecloth ride. The Claw is the law.

Brett Tippie heads to Vancouver Island to meet up with Darren Berrecloth for an in depth interview, hit some DJs, go ski-dooing and generally enjoy some island time.

Dan Milner gets his 10 inadvertently funny questions out of his silly sack and chucks them at Darren Berrecloth as if they were an old unwanted Rockhopper.

The Today Show follows Darren Berrecloth to Red Bull Rampage.

Fabien is back with possibly his hardest shredding episode yet - Barel vs Bearclaw on Vancouver Island.

In this video Darren Berrecloth talks about where he lives and why to him it's the best place in the world.

Spank Industries is proud to announce a new partnership with Freeride legend Darren “The Claw” Berrecloth.

With days until Joyride, Red Bull gives us their version of Bearclaw in action over the years - straight charging. Turn up the volume!

Darren talks about the 2012 Red Bull Berg Line slopestyle course that he designed.

Degree Men introduces the “MASTERS OF MOVEMENT” video featuring Darren Berrecloth exclusive on Pinkbike.

Hill and Berrecloth mix it up on their Stumpjumpers.

Earlier this year Darren broke his back riding some jumps by his house. Didn't take long for him to claw his way back into competitions.

Darren Berrecloth rips down the Red Bull Joyride course with his GoPro

This week's behind the scenes of NWD's Greatest Hits is with the Claw. Darren Berrecloth talks about his transition from BMX to mountain biking and working to incorporate his bag of tricks into his big mountain riding.

The Claw is laid up in hospital with 3 busted vertebrae and a Blackberry that's running out of juice. We kept the call short but PB users can expect a more in-depth update from the man himself soon.

Darren Berrecloth and Aaron LaRocque team up to bring you another incredible video. Crank the volume to 11 and watch the Claw shred the local trails on his Demo, SX and P3.

The dust has settled and the 2010 Red Bull Rampage has all wrapped up. Darren Berrecloth's unique line earned him 3rd spot on the podium. We caught up to Darren at his home after a quick hunting mission to talk about his Red Bull Rampage experience this year.

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Back in early August at Kokanee Crankworx in Whistler, BC, Darren Berrecloth took a digger on the last step down jump. The result was two broken bones in his hand and the possibility that he may have to sit out this year’s Red Bull Rampage if his hand did not heal. Being the Claw, he’s healed up faster than doctors anticipated and is 100% ready to do battle in the desert in under a week’s time.

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Follow Darren Berrecloth for 72 hours as he prepares for the Chatel Mountain Style in France. "A lot of people don't really understand the commitment it takes to compete all over the world on a weekly basis through the summer. This video is truly an insider look at how my life is in contest season and I am stoked for everybody to see what it is really like!" says Berrecloth.

Source: Darren Berrecloth

For those of you who don't pick up any European mags then you wouldn't have known about the Fabien Barrel's invitational Urge challenge. For this year's event, it took place in Nepal, one of the most scenic and breathtaking zones on the planet and I was fortunate to be able to attend this wicked adventure. It was a trip of a lifetime and I highly recommend the trip to anyone.

Check out the video and enjoy some of the highlights from the trip.

Just finished a week long shoot out at the Darren Berrecloths place on Vancouver Island. I call it, “The Clawpound”, loaded with every motorized vehicle for redneck fun! This was our first BC trip of the year, and we didn’t get a chance to film a few lines last year so this was our chance to get’er done!

Saalbach Hinterglemm, Austria

Race Face team rider and freeride legend, Darren Bearclaw has pulled out all the stops again at this years Adidas Slopestyle, defending his title and collecting a check for 4,000 euros after thrilling the crowd by launching One-Footers, 360s, No Foot Can Cans and his trademark Superman Seat Grabs.

That’s right in 2006 Darren will be putting Bombshell’s trusted line of high quality wheels to the test, rockin the Switchit, Fatdaddy, and Crusher wheelsets. “Bombshell treats me super good and their wheels held up really well all year,” –Darren Berrecloth

Bearclaw Edges the Competition in Massive Freeride Event in Saalbach Hinterglemm, Austria

SAALBACH HINTERGLEMM, AUSTRIA (June 22, 2005) – Race Face team rider and freeride legend, Darren Berrecloth pulled out all the stops at the Adidas Slopestyle this year, walking away with a first place finish and a check for 4,000 Euros after thrilling the crowd by launching One-Footers, 360s, No Foot Can Cans and his trademark Superman Seat Grabs.