Brendan Fairclough on his pro earnings, fatherhood, riding clipless and more

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  • Опубликовано: 29 авг 2024
  • ‪@BrendanFairclough‬ aka Brendog is back on the podcast with arguably his best appearance yet!
    During this episode, Brendan Fairclough talks about the ACL injury that changed his career, taking a huge pay cut to ride for Honda, Steve Peat's financial advice, his preparation ahead of the 2023 World Cup season, hating being called a 'freeracer', fatherhood and loads more...
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Комментарии • 107

  • @soundwarper
    @soundwarper Год назад +51

    Candidate for the best guest EVER, for sure. To talk so candidly about all manner of aspects of his life shows not only what a sound guy Bren is, but also how open, honest and welcoming you guys are with what your podcast has now become: effortless conversation. 👊😁❤️

  • @ChrisBarham10
    @ChrisBarham10 Год назад +19

    The Podcast has made the step to the next level, and you guys are smashing it ! the studio has made this a proper enjoyable almost chat show experience. Bloody belter keep it up 🔥🔥🔥

  • @thesportscienceacademy
    @thesportscienceacademy Год назад +3

    Mega watch as ever. Some interesting stuff. Liked the talk around Sport Pschology, even if you did slate it for half the episode 😂
    I am a firm believer that sports like Motocross and MTB currently miss out on the benefits other sports such as athletics or formula 1, are taking advantage of. In terms of Sport Psychology, things like imagery and using visualisation techniques before the race can be helpful. Adjusing lifestyle factors through things like positive self-talk is also really helpful. One of the general ideas in sport psychology is that by reaching that optimum state of alertedness before a race you start to lean towards peak performance. It's just one of the useful tools sport science offers for pieceing together the puzzle of reaching that flow state that so many pro riders talk about.
    Am more than happy to send some information Brendans way as you guys requested. I have been involved in training Motocross athletes and working with team managers and race teams like Yamaha UK for quite some time. The Sport Science Academy is a project that I have started to help Motocross and Mountain Bikers take advantage of these benefits. I intend to release training packages and content shortly in the future.
    Regardless, keep the good content coming guys

  • @Sck519
    @Sck519 Год назад +8

    Bren still has one of my all time favorite Rampage runs. Oui oui!

    • @TheRideCompanion
      @TheRideCompanion  Год назад +2

      Agreed, which ones though are you thinking of? Link it up below!

  • @lukeprice6707
    @lukeprice6707 Год назад +4

    I was never fussed about the delay between Olly and Davi, or the fact that it was over the interwebs, but I have to say having the studio has just pushed the podcast so much further.
    Feels so much more natural now, and the conversation just flows much nicer. ps. Loving the longer ~2hours format.

  • @turdwarbler
    @turdwarbler Год назад +4

    Great interview with Brendog, he is one of the best content makers on UT along with Pils. His vids are always so much fun. really enjoyed watching this

  • @Coolcmsc
    @Coolcmsc Год назад +2

    Oh, this has been a very special episode! As some may have already seen, I’m here for the ads and the first one was enough for me. But now, here you are with Calldearalads, gunk for the already perfect face. Wonderful, just wonderful! 🎉

  • @piz83
    @piz83 10 месяцев назад +2

    What a lovely mentality to have as a young lad who's just come into his first bit of money to think of just bringing his mates along for the ride. Great podcast boys, you have me subscribed!

  • @Doesnotcare12
    @Doesnotcare12 Год назад +1

    Guys I'm 42 now been mountain biking since 1992.
    I wasn't a racer or anywhere near the best .
    My equivalent of what you're describing is grass went through my spokes on my specialized rockhopper no suspension and I went otb down a 10 foot riverbank headfirst towards a pointy stone.
    Slow motion kicked in so I put my left arm/strong arm out to deflect myself.
    I stood up an couldn't believe it I was fine.
    My mate said pass up your bike. I grabbed my bike then realised my wrist had snapped off then dislocated further up my arm.
    I blamed my toestraps so I bought spds when my cast was away to come off out of a magazine no Internet
    Anyway from then on I certain terrain I went so slow it was ridiculous because I had officially broken my no fear bone.

  • @adrianwilkinson2547
    @adrianwilkinson2547 Год назад +12

    Not even finished the episode yet and it’s an absolute MUST WATCH!! The Dumb Genius himself 🙌

  • @Kengouru
    @Kengouru Год назад +1

    Awesome stuff guys, incredibly informative and entertaining! FYI, I rode without an ACL for 29 years and finally had a replacement (hamstring) 4 months ago. First 15-20 years without a ligament were absolutely fine but the last few years were an absolute pain. I highly recommend getting it done at some point! 😅

  • @deadagain9227
    @deadagain9227 Год назад +7

    Brilliant episode watched the whole thing in 1 sitting, like others have said, having the studio has made a huge difference, and feels like I am just listening in to some friends at the next table in the pub 😂. Love the dynamic between Oli and Bren…you can just tell they have been friends for years.

    • @TheRideCompanion
      @TheRideCompanion  Год назад +1

      Really appreciate the kind words and it’s awesome to see the (HUGE) investment into the space paying off. I think Olly and I (Davi) would both agree that it’s taken some time to feel totally comfy but we are getting there slowly. There’s been so many things to get used to, test, change and adapt…
      Comments like this really help! 🤙🏼

    • @deadagain9227
      @deadagain9227 Год назад

      @@TheRideCompanion an investment well worth it, you are both nailing it and I think the podcast will only go from strength to strength 😀👍. Also tell olly him and his mates are the reason I have so many injuries 😂 at 51 years old I don’t bounce like I used to and watching the likes of olly, bren, Sam, etc has me thinking I am 12 years old on my bmx again unfortunately my enthusiasm outweighs my ability 😂😂

  • @jamesroberts7906
    @jamesroberts7906 Год назад +4

    My first time seeing the dog was at a race back in 2001 I think, someone said Keep an eye on that kid he is going far, at that time he was chatting to mum, she was running all over the place making sure he little boy had the best time at the race venue.

  • @Bari_Khan_CEng_CMarEng
    @Bari_Khan_CEng_CMarEng Год назад +3

    10 minutes in and it seems like an intimate interview with some deep experiences from Bren, much appreciated for the video

    • @TheRideCompanion
      @TheRideCompanion  Год назад

      Welcome to the family. There’s hundreds more of these! Haha

  • @rhian811
    @rhian811 Год назад +1

    If Brendan ever wants to hire someone to write his life story, I’d be down for that gig. Some brilliant stories to tell, and a lot people can learn from. Great one.

  • @unreal1066
    @unreal1066 Год назад +5

    Please have Manon carpenter and Josh Briceland as guests please.

  • @geoffsimons3475
    @geoffsimons3475 Год назад +6

    Brilliant pod gents. I hope Bren becomes a regular guest (although he has made me feel like a bit of a prick for showing all my friends photos of my 144 month old kid 🤦‍♂️).

    • @TheRideCompanion
      @TheRideCompanion  Год назад +2

      Hahahaha he will be for sure (hopefully). 1. Because he’s great.
      2. Because he lives down the road.
      3. He’s been on the podcast the most already.

    • @owilkins23
      @owilkins23 Год назад +1

      Hahaha. That really made me laugh. 144 month old 😂

  • @gibbers
    @gibbers Год назад +2

    Really enjoyed this one!

  • @GaryB1980
    @GaryB1980 Год назад +3

    Quality episode!

  • @Andy-Mc
    @Andy-Mc Год назад +1

    I’m new to this podcast but I’m well into it, awesome content and well presented, it’s almost like a fly on the wall with 3 mates at the pub. I look forward to seeing who else you get on, cheers and nice work lads!

  • @user-tv5hj1eh6x
    @user-tv5hj1eh6x 5 месяцев назад +1

    Great podcast guys!

  • @Yellowsnakedesigns
    @Yellowsnakedesigns Год назад +2

    No regrets- Bren dog is the MAN!

  • @george_mr2002
    @george_mr2002 Год назад +1

    Brendog the man 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

  • @unknownentity524
    @unknownentity524 Год назад +2

    Awesome podcast, new subscription 🤘

  • @andyinstaller7748
    @andyinstaller7748 9 месяцев назад

    Thank you guys, really enjoyed the video..... by the way.... with toe straps you had toe clips..... hence clip less 👍

  • @Lylisuvanto
    @Lylisuvanto Год назад +3

    Amazing episode! And the studio really makes you wanna watch not here it!
    Just had a pointer on the calderalab ad, you should really spell it out, had no clue what you said when I listened to the last episode!

    • @TheRideCompanion
      @TheRideCompanion  Год назад +1

      Thanks, and sure thing it's... calderalab.com

    • @Lylisuvanto
      @Lylisuvanto Год назад

      @@TheRideCompanion hahaha, well now I have to buy something...

  • @psyick9543
    @psyick9543 Год назад +3

    I’m not a sport psychologist. But, for example the sort of things you can learn, is not so much what they tell you, but how they teach you to access your own resources. So, for example, getting you to imagine a time when you did feel really confident, and how that felt etc, and then learning cues that you can use to put yourself in that mental state when you need it.

  • @duroxkilo
    @duroxkilo Год назад +1

    i enjoyed this talk, thanks for sharing all these insights and stories..
    w/ the risk of provoking an ugly reaction, the "we're pregnant" was/is being used as a show of support, a collective effort, as in "we are in this together". so no, it's not about the gendering, it's usage is also much older than the current discourse about genders.
    also, misgendering on purpose is not the same as a mistake, one is rude (at best) and the other is as the word says, a mistake :)

  • @horizonxx_1
    @horizonxx_1 Год назад

    Great episode. When you where talking about F1, I agree with what was said. To me Sprintcar racing is similar to DH in that it is very competitive, anyone can win and it is always on the edge. Just a thought.

  • @jackbarney2309
    @jackbarney2309 Год назад +2

    What did Bren say to your question about his daughter wanting to be a boy?!? 😂😂 I laughed so hard when it went to a ad break haha

  • @Coolcmsc
    @Coolcmsc Год назад +2

    Seriously though, epic episode, thanks 🎉 No idea about other listeners, obvz, but this was funny, interesting and covered so much - the best compliment I can think of to say is the episode flashed by in no time 😊

  • @m4tt12
    @m4tt12 Год назад +2

    1:23:51 i had a great time posting balance bike videos of my son when he was “1 year old” - one week from his second birthday

  • @pikie777
    @pikie777 Год назад +3

    Team Freeracer for the future would be soo sick! Just a team of senders among the racers haha 🤘🤘
    Or Bren should start a freeride park or series 😜
    Love the podcasts boys 💪💪

    • @TheRideCompanion
      @TheRideCompanion  Год назад +1

      We'll second all of these ideas!

    • @pikie777
      @pikie777 Год назад

      Second them?? you two can bully him into it later down the freeride line 🤣🤣🤣

  • @kevinkneller6157
    @kevinkneller6157 Год назад +3

    Absolute ledgend

    • @TheRideCompanion
      @TheRideCompanion  Год назад

      Thanks Kev pal!!

    • @kevinkneller6157
      @kevinkneller6157 Год назад

      Sorry legends!!!!!
      Great show guys can't ride atm so going throu your back catalog👍🏻

  • @trx450rlove2
    @trx450rlove2 10 месяцев назад

    Brendon is the man,he's like the silent one in the room,world class athlete,that should have won rampage this year,!i didn't even know bren had kids,an ive followed him for awhile now!

  • @dassfresh
    @dassfresh Год назад +1

    Good one boys!

  • @woodmanmtb
    @woodmanmtb Год назад +2

    Want an episode with han!

  • @darrenwilliams6827
    @darrenwilliams6827 Год назад +2

    Loving this one boy's

  • @andyshort9607
    @andyshort9607 Год назад +3

    Yes boys this one will be amazing big up Bren dog 🤙🤙

    • @TheRideCompanion
      @TheRideCompanion  Год назад +1

      It doesn’t disappoint!!

    • @_Jake.From.Statefarm_
      @_Jake.From.Statefarm_ Год назад +1

      @@TheRideCompanion Brendog has been my favorite rider for a while. Him, Goldstone, Vinny T, and of course Ollie!

  • @chriswhite5537
    @chriswhite5537 Год назад +2

    Loved it ....Olly stamps on babies 😂 best podcast yet

  • @veljkoradovic9884
    @veljkoradovic9884 Год назад +1

    Amaury Pierron won the 2022 overall.

  • @donriley6735
    @donriley6735 Год назад +2

    BrenDog for the win!!

  • @lukeprice6707
    @lukeprice6707 Год назад +2

    top episode.

  • @diggagt3574
    @diggagt3574 Год назад +1

    Planning in UK is such bullshit. A neighbour bought a horrible, tatty old bunglaow around corner from me. It's on a nice site and all he wanted to do was build a decent 2 story house. Waited 95 weeks for approval.

  • @justinbailey669
    @justinbailey669 Год назад +2

    Great episode lads ❤

  • @iloveloam276
    @iloveloam276 Год назад +2

    I disagree about Brendogs take on 'edits' - in 20 years time I doubt any Instagram edits will be remembered (there will be kids doing stuff that will put the current content into the Instagram abyss pretty quickly , it's the nature of the beast) , they will just end up looking dated just like vids from the 1990's do these days. Where as World Cup trophies in the cabinet and in the history books will never be forgotten. Any social media post has an incredibly short lifespan. It's kinda shitting on the guys and girls who still put their bodies on the line to give everything and win stuff, its not all about views, i mean maybe everyone should just give up racing and sell their souls to their socials, right?

  • @Domi0535
    @Domi0535 Год назад +1

    Not knowing how good the supplement company is, the companionship bundle is actually a great deal for 45 quid. If you live outside the UK its 20 GBP for shipping which is far too much. Would have bought it otherwise

    • @TheRideCompanion
      @TheRideCompanion  Год назад

      Ah man, hit them up and see if they can help!

    • @Domi0535
      @Domi0535 Год назад

      @@TheRideCompanion pretty Sure this is mostly a brexit problem, but i'll try anyway

  • @Theclarksonmtb
    @Theclarksonmtb Год назад +2

    Nice one chaps......what a corker👌

  • @Josh-io5uh
    @Josh-io5uh 6 месяцев назад

    They're called clipless because oldschool pedals with toe straps were called "clips". So naturally to make it confusing as, they had to call the pedals with actual clips "clipless".

  • @adamcoppock5018
    @adamcoppock5018 7 месяцев назад

    I read the part of the brain that figures out seeing "consequence" develops at different times for different people. I suspect that's why some people have no fear until later in life or from learning from experiences.

  • @Coolcmsc
    @Coolcmsc Год назад +1

    A lot of people will have come here for The Dog. But not me, no not me. I’m here to endorse the Nitro Water Worx thingy. The success of this awesome Pod is entirely due to its ability to attract listeners to catch the latest advert. Some will say they are cheesy bol**cks. But they’re wrong. Just wrong. These are serious products advertised in a serious and exceptionally serious way. Here we see true creatives doing what they were born to do:- entertain 🎉🎉🎉

  • @NottherealRobWarner
    @NottherealRobWarner Год назад +3

    2 hour episode 2 hour ride 2 many laughs good work and get the dumb genius on more 🤘🤘

    • @TheRideCompanion
      @TheRideCompanion  Год назад +1

      Well he lives down the road so we can guarantee we'll be seeing more of the dogfather!!

  • @adb7834
    @adb7834 10 месяцев назад

    Interesting to have watched this right after Redbull Rampage 2023.

  • @connorclarke2134
    @connorclarke2134 Год назад +2

    "We're carrying a baby? No you're not" 🤣

  • @soulglowdeej
    @soulglowdeej Год назад +1

    👏👏👏👏

  • @rhysvincent2358
    @rhysvincent2358 Год назад +5

    Might get roasted for this but lads...the ads. Worx Powershot, I get it; bikes need cleaning. Skincare products though? Is this the home shopping channel? Kinda cringe mate 😬😂

    • @TheRideCompanion
      @TheRideCompanion  Год назад +2

      Honestly, I wanna roast you but, I'm not gonna...

    • @Huntsomatic
      @Huntsomatic Год назад +2

      Do you not have skin mate?

    • @24MPZ
      @24MPZ Год назад +4

      Do you enjoy getting to listen / watch for free? Because I do, therefore I support whoever supports the show.

  • @AC-9883
    @AC-9883 Год назад +2

    Brendad

  • @unreal1066
    @unreal1066 Год назад +2

    I've always thought it must be so disheartening when you've put your all into a downhill race run and you're 3 seconds off and the racer finishes in 10th or whatever. People win by 10ths of seconds.

    • @prusak26
      @prusak26 Год назад

      Brendog was 13s off on a 3 min track and didn't qualify. That's how tight it is.

  • @EJames22
    @EJames22 Год назад

    Like and subscribed m8s

  • @jrbechthold
    @jrbechthold 10 месяцев назад

    “Cheeky prick” 😂🤣

  • @lesterfalcon1350
    @lesterfalcon1350 Год назад

    Not sure Greg's been lucky with injuries. Broke 3 vertebra at Val di Sol last year, in his neck.

  • @ocbyn
    @ocbyn Год назад

    Loved this guys. However, why is Davi trying to grab Bren’s crotch in the thumbnail? 🤣😂

  • @johnny_eason_iii
    @johnny_eason_iii Год назад

    Way way rugged/legit/epic!!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏🏆🏁⏱️👍🏼👍🏼😎🎉🎉💯