Bernard Kerr HONEST about the riders union and broadcasting issues 😲
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- Опубликовано: 19 окт 2024
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Bernard for MTB President!
Are you joking or speaking seriously? Because in my opinion the DH represented by BK would work much better. Hope Bk think about that and do something, all we gain with our beloved sport.
Do not stop fighting for what's right for the sport, massive respect ✌️
BK really is the face of Mountain Biking. The young guys may be the future, but BK is the face and the ambassador of the sport. Kudos BK!
Please don’t forget Lada.
No matter if BK ever wins a WC race, he is already a legend and an inspiration!
Love the truths spoken in these clips - keep it up guys. Bernard - hats off to u!
Hope you enjoy the full episode!
BK is such a key person in MTB. Really appreciate all the effort he puts in and what he does for the sport.
Straight up sold. That’s media. Organize the riders and go out in your own. Use the prominent small independent media outlets. Combine youtube creator resources and privatize DH. Establish a corporate entity of only riders. Leverage existing yourube channel subscriber base. You instantly have tens of thousands and it will only grow. Make the Redbulls chase you.
This
Epic
Brother, you're on point!
I'd like to fully affirm that last part about Marshalls. I was the ONLY former serious downhill racer marshalling US Nationals this weekend. All the other volunteers had no DH background & it's so dangerous to the riders. Luckily I stuck to the most difficult marker on course, ran my butt off the make repairs to the flagging/poles as riders had all lines memorized . Anyone else positioned there helping me had no idea how dangerous someone clipping the pole on the rock drop could be.
Encountered multiple different surprise issues pop up over the weekend. Can't imagine how difficult and dangerous it gets at World Cups where course Marshalls aren't DH racers. Excellent point.
Awesome series and great points were made by BK.
If you're not at the table, you're on the menu. Whether through a union or some other means, the riders need at least some decision-making authority at the table with UCI, broadcasters, and sponsors. Otherwise, this is unsustainable and it all falls apart, and everyone losses.
We need more people like Bernard! People who care and can make a difference! 🙌
BK is such an amdassador of the sport, even though I'm much older than him I really look up to him for what he's doing and his ability to stand up for the sport. Don't stop fighting brother 👊
How refreshing to hear Bernhard Kerr say it how it is. The first time I have heard of the podcast but have now subscribed.
Welcome to the party! There's a DEEP back catalogue waiting...
BK is the man! He knows what he's talking about and you can tell he loves the sport. I wish the interviewer would have allowed him to elaborate on the issues he's seeing and not immediately try to pivot to positives. Bernard is calling it honestly and I think 90% of viewers would agree.
I 100% agree with BK; the whole sport is being treated like motocross 35 years ago where A-Grade Riders were only given tires and expected to risk their lives, week in and week out. Hang in there BK.
Well said man. Really respect this guy.
Respect, Bernard is a straight shooter.
First saw BK the other day going down Hardline in the rain. Thought he was just some agro-bro-goof with more adrenaline than brains.
This short interview changed my opinion 180-degrees! (and I can look back at the Hardline vid and now see how it’s more just his pure enthusiasm and hyping the other riders than just being agro about flying down the hill).
Bernard is the man ❤️
Bernard is THE man!
Please hang in there with the union bk.. you are a great voice for the riders, and very on point….
Bernard's honesty is weird to see as someone from the Midwest, but so damn refreshing!
Big respect for BK. Honest, human and beneath the hard racer bloke, he's caring.
What a guy, what a guy.. fav rider
Mad transparent in these interviews
Bernard is an open minded conscientous thinker. Rare quality.
BK is right about the commentators, I was worried that they'd give the job to some unknowns who would possibly ruin it (I'm remembering the Chris Boardman and Ed Leigh disaster at the London Olympics), but was quite pleased when I found out who they were using. However, I'm already over it and want Warner back. As for the shows, the talking and stuff before the races start seem to drag on too long and It's boring compared to Redbull and I dont have the time to watch the semi's as well as the race so, for me, they're unnecessary.
Wow, for the love of the game BK. huge respect!
Nice one Bernard, you're a hell of a business man so I think you're one of the riders who can clearly see it for what it is and you actually understand your own value as an athlete and as a marketing product. I don't think a lot of riders even understand that stuff. Yeah Cedric is an interesting one because he's not a great commentator but the man drops some absolute wisdom about the sport, simple little things he picks up on that you just don't know unless you have the experience in the sport. If he could only say that stuff and be quiet he would be really good.
Totally agree with Ric. I think his commentary has been good. And yes, yes, yes.. Bring back Rob!
great episode!
Keep it up Bernard!
I feel like he's the english version of Yoann Barelli. He is a loud person, but he does actually care as well. Very different from people who are just loud.
I at least like both riders in a similar way.
Agree.
The new broadcast: video feed is improving. The graphics are improving every week. Commentary leaves a lot to be desired. Complete respect to Cedric’s riding career, but we need a rider’s perspective giving us keen insight and we are not getting it. It’s hard to swallow paying for something that was covered better when it was free.
I agree with not ragging on everything. A little more positively 👍
Kerr is incredibly mature! Would love to see more of him as a figure in the sport!
Dogs not saying much, but he is the foundation of a good prospective here !
😂
So agree about Cedric on commentary.
BK, one of the greatest mountainbikers of our time. on AND off track!
BK a real one 💪always some interesting insights.
Bernard should represent the riders, and meet with the executives of discovery. Imagine how much profit discovery are making on the riders back. Wonder what GMBN views are who are owned by discovery.
100% agreed on safety. I don't want to watch people getting injured.
Lada man’s look of I believe you 1:11
Agree. Cedric is the OG of OGs but his color commentary is incomprehensible. He really offers very little in what is supposed to by the rider's perspective.
Totally agree with BK
The problem we have with the red bull coverage is red bull tv. Sometimes it's live but redbull tv says it's waiting to start,then when the live coverage starts the transmission is a juddering so it plays with your eyes. This is on a lg old tv.
After seeing Bernard at hardline he's gonna get a win at world cup this year
Unlikely
Rides down a cliff, but the tape is dangerous. Love it.
I couldn’t understand the yellow tape and “tough locks” ?
The yellow tape wasnt snapping- but was he saying “tuff locks” blowing up when he hit it with a pedal ? What does he mean ??
Opinions stand out because they're rare to find these days. Appreciate the thoughts.
I agree with the comments about the broadcast, the camera angles aernt great and it shows less than half the track and we need Rob & elliot back in the mic. I also think the semi finals are a waste of time and exposing the riders to alot more risk
Rob Warner and Elliot are amazing
Big shotout BK!
Rob Warner ok the mic!!!
I think what i Miss most about the Broadcast is that Eliot and Rob Had Always some Nice Storys about each Rider. Other than that i think we are used to hear Rob and Eliot and Tracey. We should give them some time.
I think the footage is better, commentary doesn't work though
I agree regarding Cedric. I really miss Rob Warner
Time to set up your own Bernard
I'm amazed at how little riders make at any events. DH, Enduro and Slopestyle competitions. These guys are putting their bodies and lives on the line and barely make anything in prize money. I know Brendan Fairclough mentioned this before, but it has to be said over and over.
It’s all a choice!
They can go get a normal shit job if not happy
BK is 100% on the money. MTB across the globe is massive, and manufacturers are making billions collectively. In all other global sports, they sell products off their sport, and MTB is no different. However, in most other global sports, their superstars are all millionaires… yet most MTB pros still have a day job just to survive. Something needs to change.
It’s all a choice. They can get a normal shit job if they’re not happy!
Plenty of lower levels in all sports that don’t pay big
Cycling is huge, of course the big manufacturers are going to make money. That’s how it is. Mtb is small relative to road cycling. The top 500 road cyclists in the world can live comfortably from riding their bikes, with the top 50 being paid big money. Downhill mtb is so niche, that only a consistent top 20 rider can make a living from the sport. The top 5 are well paid. The take over by WB should mean more eyes on the sport, outside sponsors and bigger paychecks but it’s not going to happen overnight and I think Bernard and the riders will need to fight for it, unfortunately.
But, there’s a bit of a paradox here. There’s a reason they have devoted their lives to a niche sport and it wasn’t for the money. Money could change the sport for the worse and everybody including the riders will wish it went back to ‘the good old days’ where the sport mattered more than the money.
Sucks its turning out this way. To get BK this bummed out seems pretty tough. Hopefully Discovery can buy Redbull Media or partner with them and get this shit sorted out.
Go Riders Union!!! The riders are the sport. The sponsors would make no money if not for the riders. I hope the riders can come together and stick to their guns. If they value themselves at their actual worth they could be running things and in a few years have proper TV broadcasts and not just on the internet. Pro MTB stopped being about being wild and then pounding a few beers about a decade ago. They deserve nothing less.
Anyone know what the reference to South Park and American football was about? I searched that like he said and don’t get it lol
Feels like you are the first one to tell the truth. Fans are vanishing. Me too lost interest. Got pissed of all the promises.
There need to be more riders standing up and tell their honest opinion. Go on Bernard!
Sucks that I can no longer watch the UCI DH without paying for a channel to see it.
Cornnhole is on ESPN but a real sport of DH mountain biking must be paid for to be seen.
Corn hole?! 😂
yeaahhhh. I was worried about that with the new series owners. Fuck, I'm sorry to all of you. Keep pushing Bernard., Eventually the rest will fall in behind you. The riders are the money, you are in control if you just take control. Sadly, everyone has to do it. Herd those fucking cats.
What are they saying something about a "tyre gap" ?
Not sure how golfers get so much money when there is zero risk. You guys deserve better and should be fighting hard for it.
Risk has pretty much nothing to do with it. There’s way more people interested in golf. Quite obvious really.
Seems like Bernard might be the guy for the top seat of the riders union. He clearly cares and would go out on a limb to hold the ground. The riders are the main actors in the sport, so they need to stand up now or you will end up with what the road riders have where they are completely pushed aside and have little voice in the safety and payment they deserve. The World Cup riders and teams need to be getting a solid percentage of the TV money or they dont race.
Cedric just handed his notice in 😂
Bernard needs a red bull lid 💯🙌
100% agree about Cedric, but i'd say Ric is equally as bad. Cedric is a legend and will always love him. I actually was in a pub with him, Peaty, Kovarik, Rennie and Warner after Peaty won at Ft Bill for the first time and it was so wild in there 🤣
Whoa, can imagine!!
Preach BK! And bring back Red Bull! This year's coverage is abysmal for all the reasons he listed and more.
What actually happened as to why DH is on GCN now? And why Warner didn’t get the gig? Because he has a contract with red bull?
Why did Rob leave?
This is what Cedric should have been doing (representing the riders) not screaming nonsense into a microphone. In reality DH is running the course of most "extreme" sports, where the riders are putting their lives on the line, and some big corporation profits from it.
Spoken perfectly about Cedric. He's been gone too long to be famous and he's not good at commentating. Rick isn't terrible by any means.
Couldnt agree with him more at least ise some of the budget on a proper pro race series like pro marshalls its a no brainer
The problem is there is too many behind the scenes and running it now that dont want it to happen while lining there own pockets. Absolute shambles
I'm sorry but nail on head with Cedric.... Great guy commentator not so sure....
I'd take BKs comments about the feed if he'd watched it...and he said he hasn't.
Lada Man !
I didn’t apply as a marshal cause I had no clue and thought there are people that are educated for specific occasions…
Rob Warner - Cedric Gracia. How many raw eggs you can swallow, against can you backflip a Cannondale with a Lefty up front.
Personally I think the filming and drones are way better than they were with RB. It’s also much better to see focus on a wider group of riders rather than those with the right helmet
I agree, and I also think that the actual quality of the footage is better... Seems to be a higher res or bitrate which I appreciate...
Agree with this too. They do wonder off a bit at times though, like the camera operator forgets there are more riders coming or something
There would be NO show without the riders.
Fact
The broadcast of the junior races are good. I think it is good that they broadcast the semi finals, but I think it takes to long, so I skip them. At one of the races, they showed som clever graphics on the side that showed where the rider was on the tracks and the intermediate times - that was good
Im incline to disagree im from the cedric era i think he is good Rick , dont think he is right for downhill , but he is ok for the enduro
Lada man is there with all his charm!
Agree with Bernard. Just add that paying to watch the finals is bad, no one here in Brazil 200 plus million people pay for that and no Discovery+ and the other channel is available in Brazil so UCI you sucks
Gave up on watching DH at the end of last season, I knew discovery would s-t the bed on this. It’s a shame as a life long fan going back to the original Eurosport days, freecaster thenred bull. The sport is for the dentists and bankers now.
🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯
Broo Bernard pls don't hold back on saying too much, nobody can downplay you
I couldn't agree less on Bernard's opinion of Ric and Cedric. Cedric obviously has a bit to learn, but I reckon he's a got a great personality. It's nice listening to some new people!
I stopped watching the races that aren’t on Red Bull. World Cup was fine as it was broadcasted previously on there.
I haven't bothered with a single race this year apart from Fort Jill this week, the coverage is hopeless and the commentary is second rate. I hope all riders are getting paid what they're worth.
2023 just sucks for downhill... First the world cups went down the drain, now hardline is cancelled. The crankworx downhill events don't need to be mentioned anyway :(
I don’t mind cedric
It’s coz individuals are getting paid more than others so they won’t be on board
How much are UCI paying the racer's for the entertainment? Im guessing nothing. Charging competitors a fortune to enter and charging the viewers to watch.
Where is mtb racing headed?
Do not agree about CG at all... Warner was of course good as the main commentator but CG is not there playing Warner's role, it's Ric doing the main comments... Caluori also was not english native speaker and not more known than CG... Jackson was ok but also more known for commenting rather than actual mtb wins or titles... I think you're too hard on CG, gotta give some time to him to learn the ropes. Furthermore, DH is not just an English sport so commentators of mixed nationalities and languages I think it represent quite well what the sport of DH is today.
That's a good point, perhaps if CG would be better if he was Warner's wingman rather than Ric's. What Warner would do was constantly ask questions to keep the talk rolling and make it more interesting, Ric started to do this more during the last round, so he's probably been taking some advise.
The graphics are rubbish as well, and where the hell is all of the track information? Red Bull did a fantastic job comparing the tracks, this one is 5th for steepness, 2nd for technicality etc.
Agreed with the commentary, I love Cedric but he's just not quite right. Ric has done a fantastic job though to be fair, he's very enthusiastic and knows what he's talking about.