Bernard Kerr talks Red Bull Hardline, state of downhill truths, team management and more

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  • Опубликовано: 15 ноя 2024

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  • @-TheRealChris
    @-TheRealChris Год назад +106

    Really like Bernard Kerr, he's at the very top of the sport but isn't scared to say it like it is. And he's good with dogs, 100% good bloke.

    • @TheRideCompanion
      @TheRideCompanion  Год назад +18

      I think we can all agree we need more of it and more athletes not afraid to speak out…

    • @-TheRealChris
      @-TheRealChris Год назад +8

      @@TheRideCompanion 100%, was sad to hear he was struggling to get the other pro's to be as passionate and active in making it better with the union ect, really hope more of them step it up like he does.

    • @brian6speed
      @brian6speed Год назад +1

      easy to speak out when you have no fear of losing your job..

    • @MrCyphermonkey
      @MrCyphermonkey Год назад

      Yeah BK is in a fortunate position that he is able to speak about things that other athletes may not feel comfortable to comment on.

    • @brianwilson6542
      @brianwilson6542 Год назад

      Lk 54:58 mmkb 54:58 😅

  • @86danjones
    @86danjones Год назад +11

    This guy Bernard Kerr comes over as a complete legend. Great energy and hard working. Boss the Hardline!

  • @andrew8957
    @andrew8957 Год назад +25

    Belter of an interview. Milky bar kid is a down to earth legend. Only just found this channel (don’t know where I have been) but the best interview channel I’ve seen. Well done Oli, keep up the amazing work!

  • @BluPheesh
    @BluPheesh Год назад +11

    This interview was so good. I love BK and really respect him and his ability to give an honest opinion, whilst not trying just to have a pop at something or someone. Really hope he nails a WC and his team continue to flourish.

  • @marlenechapman6660
    @marlenechapman6660 Год назад +23

    As a big fan of Bernard thanks for having him in I hope he. Wins hard line and weather good after the crash last year I felt for him.

  • @williamhenault2761
    @williamhenault2761 Год назад

    It is so heartwarming to hear how much he loves his dog :)

  • @driten123
    @driten123 Год назад +3

    39:04 this shot is gold

  • @chrislaney1591
    @chrislaney1591 Год назад +8

    Great episode. In the alps on my own and buzzing to ride tomorrow. Van life and mountain biking is life even at 54🎉

  • @RideTheAlps
    @RideTheAlps Год назад +7

    Riding Pivot myself I like how Chris is approaching business and I really like how Bernard is running the team. Fascinating to see how he grows and the dog story is so true.

  • @rayred74
    @rayred74 Год назад +1

    Your sponsors like Worx and Duer are actually stuff I want to buy. Thanks.

  • @KuroSanArts
    @KuroSanArts Год назад +8

    Bernard is as always, spot on with his opinions of the new format for the worlds. I said the same about Cedric, great guy and an absolute legend, but the wrong choice for commentating. It's like a lot of short sighted, easily avoidable issues overall that you would expect from a complete novice channel and not one that's already well established as a sporting broadcast network.
    Big fan of the Pivot team mainly due to the RUclips vids. I like that they're there to win races and do right by the brand, but not taking it too seriously at the same time. Kinda like when you get the one guy at a race who turns up in a t-shirt and cutdown jeans and proceeds to completely destroy everyone else in full matching sparkly race gear! :D

  • @daveaufradern6658
    @daveaufradern6658 Год назад +1

    Quality talk and an excellent format. Thank you !

  • @jyates3572
    @jyates3572 Год назад +2

    This was such an incredible and honest video.

  • @customtobi576
    @customtobi576 Год назад +6

    Bernard for wc-win this year!!! I hope he can do it! Im cheering for you Bernard!
    Hey Davi and Olly: Emilie Siegenthaler would be a good guest for the podcast!

  • @Ibisian79
    @Ibisian79 Год назад +3

    Kerr is really cool. Love watching his LSD vlog. The whole team, Lada man, the behind the scenes views and the joy of riding your bike they spread is just awesome! Thanks for having him!

  • @kruuuber
    @kruuuber Год назад +1

    About the DH broadcast. I get that you want to keep a positive vibe and not feed the internet hatred. In this, referring to Davi's previous statement regarding criticising the DH broadcast. That said, different to when it was free to watch on RBTV, I am now a paying customer for this product and I believe it's only fair to air honest opinions about it's lack in quality. Well done Bernard - totally agree with you. Big congratulations on the studio and keep up the great work lads!

  • @benjybluehat
    @benjybluehat Год назад

    Love everything about BK. He's so real. Quietly legendary.

  • @geckofactor
    @geckofactor Год назад +14

    The UCI highlights of last week's race Val Di Sole tells you all you need to know about UCI coverage - they showed Bruni's entire run where he crapped the bed and skipped BK's hot seat run completely.

    • @ioanparry
      @ioanparry Год назад

      Great point. Can't be carrying on with the selective or scatty footage, you're bound to miss critical footage and some unexpected great performances

  • @anderscma0790
    @anderscma0790 Год назад +2

    Honestly The best episode ever made! ❤

  • @DangerousDav
    @DangerousDav Год назад +1

    Bern you are the man. So cool and the reason we watch the downhill over here in Oz. We are cheering you for the win every single race and when it happens YOU WILL hear us!

  • @SimonWatmore
    @SimonWatmore Год назад +2

    What a great interview by Olly. BK is so good for the sport. The content, enthusiasm and honest insight that he provides is the best out there. Keep up the great work.

  • @raulchavez6507
    @raulchavez6507 Год назад +1

    My favorite episode!

  • @amargnwalkr
    @amargnwalkr Год назад

    I completely agree with Bernard about Cedric, and everything else really. Great interview.

  • @loganrobinett8805
    @loganrobinett8805 Год назад +1

    Another brilliant podcast. Bernard is a great rider and says it as it is. 100% great bloke

  • @SteezyMcEasy
    @SteezyMcEasy Год назад +1

    This is sick. Love listening to Bernard

  • @flyingsrn
    @flyingsrn Год назад

    so much love for BK & Oli - literally forgot to eat while watching this podcast.

  • @darrenwright6713
    @darrenwright6713 Год назад +4

    What a guy.... 💪🏼.

    • @-TheRealChris
      @-TheRealChris Год назад +3

      I think even Ace Rimmer would agree with that

  • @bostondonmtb
    @bostondonmtb Год назад

    @TheRideCompanion Another stellar episode with Bernard. I love how much he cares for the sport and wants what is best for it. When the whole "Riders Union" was being talked about last year I was super hopeful that it bring change. Sadly from what Bernard is saying, it didn't come to fruition. Safety is a huge concern of the riders, but as a fan I want the courses to be safe for the riders too. I don't want my favorite rider to miss any time if there is a bad crash. Bernard's comment on being sold and not paid is 100% correct. Keep up the good work guys.

  • @RyanCranage
    @RyanCranage Год назад +2

    Bernard has to be one of the best guys in biking! Can’t wait to get a BK Sport hat.

  • @JetStream33
    @JetStream33 Год назад +1

    Best ambassador for MTB out there right now. Passion, intelligence and steeze. Great interview as always :)

  • @joshlock925
    @joshlock925 Год назад +3

    Never been a fan of sport that had a league or a cup attahced to it. But i started watchinf downhill a few ywars a go and man.... i want Bernard to win so bad every race. This is the year. I can feel it !

    • @TheRideCompanion
      @TheRideCompanion  Год назад

      Cheers Josh!! Out of interest, what sports don’t have leagues or cups? I’m struggling to think of any! 🤷🏼‍♂️😂

    • @joshlock925
      @joshlock925 Год назад

      @@TheRideCompanion skatebaording. Real skatebaording. And no streatleague x games and the olympics doesnt count! ;)

  • @DouglasBlack93
    @DouglasBlack93 Год назад +1

    Loved the episode, can't deny it, but I feel that Bernard bringing up the riders union was just glossed over. Olly is amazing at what he does but I think the topic should have been taken further rather than just moving on... maybe it came down to time, who knows. It was something Bernard is passionate about and I'd love to have heard more on it. He says nobody's really talking about it and then that's exactly what happened.
    Again, just wanna say... loved the episode and think it all flows do well. Keep doing what you're doing 😁🖤

  • @dpad_dave
    @dpad_dave Год назад

    Bernard rules. Epic rider and gives so much back to the sport.
    Always seems to be such a great guy 👍

  • @timpowers9429
    @timpowers9429 Год назад

    Really love the honesty Bernard displays throughout this interview. He isn’t scared to tell it how it is. He should be the union Rep as he is still racing and knows the changes that need to be made. Great interview, hope you crush Hardline and have the best of luck throughout the rest of the season💥💯🤙🏻

  • @obsidian....
    @obsidian.... 4 месяца назад

    58:12 BK called it. Ronan Dunne is killing it this year

  • @martintaylor4102
    @martintaylor4102 Год назад

    Can't help but luv this guy.....

  • @calebmccalla4715
    @calebmccalla4715 Год назад

    Mad respect for Bernie

  • @Noob2Gnarly
    @Noob2Gnarly Год назад

    The coverage of the semis is pretty brief, we only really see 20-30 seconds of each run I think. So it goes quick. I find it’s a nice follow on from watching the track walk LSD. See how the track is riding, who is taking which lines etc before the big show.
    Also got to shout out to discovery for covering the juniors finals. That’s a big positive.

  • @joshmoore2663
    @joshmoore2663 Год назад +3

    Sick pod BK is the man, love the channel! Get the jonesy brother on 🤙🏻

    • @TheRideCompanion
      @TheRideCompanion  Год назад +1

      Thanks! Both Matt and Jono have been on in the past. For sure ready to get the lads in studio though

    • @yusrihassim
      @yusrihassim Год назад

      I wonder how bad the situation is with regard to the riders getting ripped off, as Bernard mentioned.

  • @glenn309
    @glenn309 Год назад

    Really like the behind the scenes look into the sport. It answers the questions that you ask yourself. Bieggest one being how the riders feel about the new format.

  • @ryancdallas
    @ryancdallas Год назад +2

    39:04 lol - the main man

  • @JabRok86
    @JabRok86 Год назад

    Do love listening to BK, always great insight and honest, and with the extra dynamic of team running just gives something a lil different, pivot struck gold getting him on the team, plus a free lada man. Great stuff, can't wait for hard-line

  • @scottkeir1060
    @scottkeir1060 Год назад

    39:09 🐶😂. Great episode guys.

  • @hutti1987
    @hutti1987 Год назад

    Bernard stoppied In 'n out burger. Thats when i became a fan and i wish him a wc win so much. He never changed over the years. Cool guy who loves riding bikes.

  • @jackhending904
    @jackhending904 Год назад +1

    Bk is a legend and a top guy. Met him at dyfi. He should be the union leader. Ride companion smashing it as always.

    • @TheRideCompanion
      @TheRideCompanion  Год назад

      Jack Hending smashing it always with the top notch comment!

  • @thomasharvey184
    @thomasharvey184 Год назад

    What a great podcast.! Thanks

  • @jac1red
    @jac1red Год назад

    Excellent show,, mtb and golf,,top fella bk is,,im gonna be roaring for him to get that WC win,, well done lads,,the last half dozen podcasts have been belters,,👏👏👏👏👏,,,

  • @breadbah
    @breadbah Год назад

    Been waiting for this one sports fans. 🎉

  • @chamaaron
    @chamaaron Год назад +4

    Great interview, love to hear real talk from one of the top racers out there. Completely agree with his assessment of the new coverage and announcers. I'm a big fan of Gracia and thought he'd do well, but it's not working. Ric, on the other hand, has been pretty solid. The drone and camera operators need to step it up! Regretting signing up for the full year of GCN+ so far.

  • @tristanbroughton5123
    @tristanbroughton5123 Год назад +8

    Need the Jenna one asap

  • @PedroStringhini
    @PedroStringhini Год назад

    When watching Goldstone riding, gives me a flashback to the young Sam Hill era, riding his Iron Horse to the flat, so flowy, looking like efortless down the wc tracks...

  • @NorminkoDH
    @NorminkoDH Год назад

    Thanks for the timestamps boys

  • @francisdee9955
    @francisdee9955 Год назад +1

    Amazing episode👌

  • @JonnyRide1976
    @JonnyRide1976 Год назад

    Lada Man Priceless!!!!!!!!!!

  • @bhew7409
    @bhew7409 Год назад +3

    Ladaman on the table was vibes, the close shots looked majestic with BK, while Olly's was just arse, cock and tail 😂

  • @jambo52
    @jambo52 Год назад

    come on Bernard luv u bro ! underdogs gunna win !

  • @ainmeile
    @ainmeile Год назад

    He hit the nail on the head about Cedric

  • @computerbob06
    @computerbob06 Год назад

    43:00
    Interesting how Bernard talks about the exact same thing as Brendog, saying how you can roll down most tracks on a trail bike and that they're pretty park like these days!

  • @johnb-inthehills5261
    @johnb-inthehills5261 Год назад +6

    Hello sports fans!

  • @JamieW93
    @JamieW93 Год назад

    Brilliant episode, wheres Davi

  • @MrOitoyboy
    @MrOitoyboy Год назад +1

    That’s the psychology of life. If you believe you’re are going to do good, you will definitely do it good. That’s why the young kids generally do well. Because they haven’t learnt the doubt yet.

  • @AliasHSW
    @AliasHSW Год назад

    Came here to find and read BK’s comment on a team that spent $10k/week for groceries at Whole Foods, and surprisingly didn’t see any. That is a crazy amount of money even at Whole Foods standard. This truly lives up to WF’s nickname as the Whole Paycheck Market.

  • @keepingourpubliclandsopen1671
    @keepingourpubliclandsopen1671 Год назад +1

    Sunbeam Tiger??? My buddy in Florida has restored about 30-40 of those. Maybe a dozen of the Mark IIs. I'll put you in touch with him.

    • @bostondonmtb
      @bostondonmtb Год назад +1

      An actual tiger. It is a running gag that Bernard will get a tiger if he wins a World Cup race. I believe that is what they are talking about.

    • @keepingourpubliclandsopen1671
      @keepingourpubliclandsopen1671 Год назад

      @@bostondonmtb lol

  • @MTBShed
    @MTBShed 9 месяцев назад

    Doesn’t surprise me MtBrs can run a team for 400k 🤣😎 Thanks for the interesting interview!

  • @nigelrandtoul8646
    @nigelrandtoul8646 Год назад

    Agree with BK regarding the new format. Personally I prefer quality over quantity and therefore the pre 2023 format.

  • @chrish8871
    @chrish8871 Год назад +4

    Hold on, BK rode hard line last year with a broken wrist and finger? I saw that crash and I was stunned you could continue Mr B. Can have a pint of what BK drinks please 🙏 jeez 🫡
    And as always Lada man star of the show 😅

    • @TheRideCompanion
      @TheRideCompanion  Год назад

      Hahaha when she was on the coffee table was too funny!!

    • @Ganiscol
      @Ganiscol Год назад +1

      @@TheRideCompanion 'She'? 😅

  • @stickywicked447
    @stickywicked447 Год назад

    Lada man is best doggo!

  • @pawsan69
    @pawsan69 Год назад

    The truth from BK, can't wait to see you rip fort Bill!

  • @Desmond17
    @Desmond17 Год назад +1

    Gotta be honest, Ladaman videobombing the pod was the best thing i've ever seen on this channel. He looks so un-interested by whatever is happening, it's absolutely hilarious 😂🤣

  • @RAVS_73
    @RAVS_73 Год назад

    He's a top bloke is Bernard

  • @npsmediasolutions
    @npsmediasolutions Год назад

    Larna is the BEST 🤩

  • @D.J..
    @D.J.. Год назад +1

    If someone wants to volunteer their time, skills, and career expertise to support the riders in the negotiations and their other endeavors, how could they do it? Who can they reach out to?

    • @TheRideCompanion
      @TheRideCompanion  Год назад +1

      I’d suggesting reaching out to Bernard or one of the other athletes that formed the union.

    • @D.J..
      @D.J.. Год назад

      @@TheRideCompanion Okay, I shall. Thank you, and thanks for another great episode!

  • @dee3368
    @dee3368 Год назад +3

    Those legs are gleaming white!!!! had to adjust the color balance on my monitor was getting a headache from the brightness

    • @TheRideCompanion
      @TheRideCompanion  Год назад

      😂😂😂

    • @Ganiscol
      @Ganiscol Год назад

      The consequence of riding with pants as opposed to sun's out, guns out 🦵🏻

    • @danharvey3096
      @danharvey3096 Год назад

      Haha im very suprised he didnt get some sort of tan when he was in NZ over the UCI winter.. Unlike the news events you may have seen of regular floods in alot of the North Island, the South Island was almost drought conditions the whole summer. All the tracks were dust bowls everywhere.. In fact there were fires quite close to Queenstown even.. That said most people from outside of NZ, even Australians actually, find NZ sun pretty harsh, due to the intense UV.. So maybe he had sunblock on all the time.. Missed opportunity haha! ;)

  • @sandy_knight
    @sandy_knight Год назад

    Is Monty short for (Austin) Montego?

  • @zelicanth1927
    @zelicanth1927 Год назад +1

    I was concerned about injury rates when the change to the dh was announced and it's interesting to hear from Bernard and see it real time that the injuries have anecdotally appeared to gone up. More riding at pace and the need to get through same day semi's means everyone is pushing more and simply being exposed to more track time. Also very concerned about the ability to easily access to watch the DH, it's just poor, you are tied into a new system and subscription that is far worse than redbull at the moment and has put me off watching live. I would not be surprised if without some serious changes the new interest in the sport will start to reduce over the years without the ability to easily watch the DH. I am hopeful that things will improve as I used to love watching live.

  • @anthonyrogers590
    @anthonyrogers590 Год назад

    I'm glad he mentioned the new format. I am not to into it. It's all over the place, and it seems like you never see a full run. Semi's just don't make sense

  • @mtbboiii6966
    @mtbboiii6966 Год назад +3

    Table dog every episode please...

  • @saddlesdownmtb3134
    @saddlesdownmtb3134 Год назад +1

    As a fan, I like the semi's. I agree it's a lot to watch, but I like that we get to see all 60 riders, and I think it's good exposure for the 30-60 guys and their sponsors. Also, absolutely love getting to see the juniors race.

  • @tahoeebikes
    @tahoeebikes Год назад

    Really goot

  • @RomanMoroniesFargingWall
    @RomanMoroniesFargingWall Год назад

    Untrained, volunteer track marshals is a common problem in motorsports, too, BK. It's a shame that the equivalent of first responders is often seen as a cost cutting measure or afterthought completely. It's also not uncommon for the younger employees (riders in this case) to not concern themselves with things like unionization for their betterment. Keep fighting the good fight, BK!

  • @danfarmer_photo
    @danfarmer_photo Год назад +2

    I feel weird when BK talks about retiring from DH. I don’t like it. I just can’t imagine DH without him.

  • @darrenwilliams6827
    @darrenwilliams6827 Год назад

    Bernie 4 the win,full redemption

  • @asun3630
    @asun3630 Год назад

    Jackson won because he was pumping like a bunny rabbit that whole course. That is his strength. It was unreal if you really pay attention, he made a lot of mistakes, and he would just start pumping so intensely he would immediately be up a second. Which is why you don’t need to be ripped to win a DH. Vali is the same way, she pumps effectively more than anyone. Rachel is on another level though and always will be. She sees matrix down the track. BK DONT Quit anytime soon.YOUR WC PODIUM #1 IS AROUND THE CORNER!!!

  • @WaechterDerNacht
    @WaechterDerNacht Год назад

    When it comes to the semi-final and final thing: i like that the final is 30 riders. Watching the womens plus the mens final before was just too long. So i ended up watching the womens and skipping through the mens final.
    So i think a middleway would be the solution: qualies and finals, 45riders in mens and 15 in womens.

  • @madeiradriftin4429
    @madeiradriftin4429 Год назад

    About Gracia, I fully agree with Bernard but even tho hes not doing a good job its just because its his 2nd language, you can tell by his comments he has great eye for DH analysis, they should just move him to French commentary and hire someone else (Warner would be best or Finn if he wants to retire early) easy fix

  • @madisoncarter3970
    @madisoncarter3970 Год назад

    39:14 lmao

  • @nigelrandtoul8646
    @nigelrandtoul8646 Год назад

    100% on the commentary, Rick better than expected, Cedric great guy but trying too hard. Both would benefit from commentary training.

  • @bontrager1
    @bontrager1 Год назад +1

    10K doesn't go very far in whole foods in America

  • @TeddyParker
    @TeddyParker Год назад

    Kinda dying at Table Lada where the camera is splitting from his face with bernard then over to his ass and ollie. Shoulda been like that the entire episode.

  • @craigmoran5238
    @craigmoran5238 Год назад

    Thank god even the riders don't think Cedric is bad. He is literally terrible at commentating

  • @grahamwhalley6798
    @grahamwhalley6798 Год назад

    Fort Bill is yours BK... don't be the DH Emily Batty (not a bad thing btw).

  • @alstuart8801
    @alstuart8801 Год назад

    Olly ..stop playing with the mic.. its driving me mad!!

  • @ondrejjanoska660
    @ondrejjanoska660 Год назад +1

    Does commentators alway has to be British or American?

  • @vikochinodelav
    @vikochinodelav Год назад

    Nobody cares about semis and Cedric's no sense comments. Bring back RedBull to finals streams!!!

  • @chrish8871
    @chrish8871 Год назад +1

    There was a motor cross track in Reading, by the speedway. It was closed after a death, where a lad came off and got tangled in the rope to wooden steaks the lines the track. The rope was waist high and obviously is not going to snap.
    The issues with the yellow tape you mention in uci downhill and i see that the poles although ankle high will not bend either if landed on at the wrong angle. Uci I’m sorry, should know better. Bunch of amateurs. Did you see the UCI officials attitude towards Bernard on the start line? Arrogant so n so

    • @-TheRealChris
      @-TheRealChris Год назад +2

      Davi can tell you a story about that.(pretty sure he told it in one of the episodes they had Warner on)

  • @concernedbiker9414
    @concernedbiker9414 Год назад

    I wish I had the "scared brain of a 32 year old", instead of a scared brain of a 57 year old!

  • @lukelloyd7934
    @lukelloyd7934 Год назад

    There’s always been something that doesn’t sit right about Bernard. Him saying he managed to buy a house thanks to a career riding bikes just doesn’t sit true. A classic Land Rover Defender. A classic 911. Classic BMW? A lovely house in Surrey countryside. His brother Bardolph. His company “Tarquinn & Brothers”. I’m sorry. But he’s from privilege. Either own it or don’t, but to pretend you’re not the plucky rich kid who’s managed to follow a dream riding bikes as you have the background to financially support it is disingenuous to say the least.

    • @owilkins23
      @owilkins23 Год назад

      Haha. It’s the accent! This guy doesn’t come from what you think!

  • @brianwilson6542
    @brianwilson6542 Год назад

    Bernie is in my top 5 favorite riders, but he's #1 human.

  • @danpatterson7108
    @danpatterson7108 Год назад +1

    Anti nut stank trousers? Perfect! lol