Building a WILD Freeride MTB Line | Darren Berrecloth on Vancouver Island

Watch freeride MTB legend, Darren Berrecloth, fuse his creative building and unique riding in this stunning new edit shot by Rupert Walker.
For years, mountain bike films have led to mind-blowing one-off stunts for film features tucked out of the way in British Columbia's forests. Most of these iconic structures are now dilapidated and reclaimed by nature. Darren Berrecloth has built his fair share, but for this new backyard edit, he’s created a series of inspired features along the trails he regularly rides and incorporated them into the flow with his signature riding style.
"I've been wanting to do a shred edit on the trails above my house for quite some time," says Darren. "And I was super stoked to get this opportunity to get out there with Rupert [Walker] and create some unique features and go back to my roots; my blend of BMX and mountain bike, and incorporate that into trail bike riding."
Hailing from Parksville, BC, Canada, Darren Berrecloth has been widely regarded as one of the best freeride mountain bikers in the world, ever since he exploded onto the scene with a third at the 2002 Red Bull Rampage. With a wide range of podium finishes and magazine covers under his belt, Berrecloth is showing no sign of slowing down.
A hard-working athlete who puts lots of effort into building unique bike features, Berrecloth’s dedication to the sport is unmatched in the industry. Known for taking lines that other riders don’t even consider, his success, sheer guts and determination have seen him become something of a legendary figure - even more so since breaking his back in 2011 and returning to competitive riding for 2012.
Filming: Rupert Walker
Location: Vancouver Island
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[@justkeepdigging1956]

So it all makes sense.... that's why Berreclaw has some of the best sections ever on MTB videos... he wants to capture the moment and it shows. I can still remember watching his section on ROAM and losing my mind. What a legend.

[@darrenberrecloth3918]

Haha yep contests are great but a solid segment lives on!

[@0qqY]

That perfect 360 from ROAM is what i think of every time i go out on my MTB. Its just too good

[@kor3432]

The view is stunning and Darren is such a beast. Had to commend the film maker too, such a great shot.

[@TheBarcalux]

12 years a go i wachted his ROAM and started riding. Today he is 40 and still riding those big jumps. Legend! 🙌🏼

[@Wengoden]

When I first saw that log I also thought of Jordie. Respect!

[@essexhertsmtb]

Hey Darren and Rupert - this is superb. The sprit of Jordie lives on. Raw - in the forest - big lines - creatively using whats there... like an old school film segment. Superb stuff. Makes me want to go and shred. Awesome job.

[@realgoodmind]

It's amazing just how perfect the Pac NW is. Amazing location, shots and riding.

[@darrenberrecloth3918]

It’s a paradise that’s for sure

[@christian__sullivan]

Back to your Roots Claw, EPIC stuff!

[@c2c0rider]

Darren is an absolute legend. Amazing seeing that style still there after all the years he's been sending

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

The man 🙌. So good claw!

[@darrenberrecloth3918]

cheers bud !

[@Enduro.willy.]

have a memory from earlier flying high again Buddy you Are my Inspiration.

[@Simnettnutrition]

I stumbled upon that first spot @0:21 a few weeks back and could not believe the size of that drop. This makes it look so much smaller than in real life. My heart was racing just standing on the take off. What a legend!

[@cosmickazoo806]

where is it?

[@Maschenbro]

Back in my riding days I was always the guy seeing the drops/jumps in my mind and going out there and building it into/out of the terrain. I can relate to this sensation

[@richporter4690]

WHAT A LEGEND AND SUCH AN INSPIRATIONAL VIDEO!!!

[@Barman8372]

Perfect line.

[@darrenwilliams6827]

The man,the legend

[@PDigsss]

Always inspirational. Hail the Claw.

[@derekrebel3384]

Yea claw, you’re the best. What an amazing video. Really represents the beauty of Vancouver Island. Rip Jordie

[@andrisvelmeris]

Im happy to see trails that are not just built fore one clip...that feels wasteful in a wierd way to me. The builds and the riding are on point!!!

[@frostbitepokin9520]

Like almost every semenuk video ever? 😂😂

[@darrenberrecloth3918]

ya for years I built moves in the middle of nowhere only to be reclaimed by the forest and having stuff to session afterwards is way better!

[@andrisvelmeris]

@@frostbitepokin9520 yes 😂

[@nickb2806]

Brings me back to the Roam days. Cool track

[@jonredlick5134]

We’ve lost 2 of our local mtb heroes Darren you’ve definitely kept the fire burning brother keep it up 🤘🏾🤘🏾 , your walking motivation to us that have watched and idolized you over the years . And being a islander myself mad props for putting us on the map !!

[@JKHCProductions]

Great to see an edit from one of my idols

[@cameronhawkins2201]

Love the commentary at the end!

[@jsbmx2039]

These features are freaking intense

[@manuguerrero4423]

Legends can ride any bike anywhere, but it would be nice seeing Darren in a new bike 🥺

[@darrenberrecloth3918]

Sooon 😊

[@jmaxwell3982]

Wow the claw is getting old, I didn't see 1 gnarly 360! I can still remember being a kid and watching him 360 the crankworx road gap in whistler, the first of its kind. Great video and awesome trail Darren!

[@davevance2400]

Great point of view! I think many people are too focused on getting clips that they forget to enjoy riding, but at the same time the footage creates a record of your accomplishments! Keep it up Darren. Loved watching you in The Collective, ROAM, etc. The first full suspension mtb I rode was my older brothers Sx Trail. It cemented my love for the sport for sure.

[@darrenberrecloth3918]

cheers Dave!

[@potmancourteouscannabis8989]

Very Real, down to Earth Pioneer still at it! I'm with ya on this journey, except my backyard trail is a parking Lot compared to yours! You have it all, you are Blessed!

[@gogovitch66]

What a HERO 🤙🏽

[@vinaymenonindia]

Beautiful work! Claw's raw shredding and Rupert Walker's magic behind the lens! ✨🙌🏽✨

[@darrenberrecloth3918]

ya Rupert did a great job!

[@lbeaulac67]

Love me some D line👌

[@PETEandhisBEANS]

So stoked to see a vid of the local trails on redbull’s youtube channel! Always a blast to ride and even better seeing a legent put rubber on it like this. Absolute banger edit, keep at it Darren 🤙🤙🤙

[@andrewlong3510]

Well done.

[@0606ck]

So great that this legend from NWD is still killing it. Love it!!!! Great style great rider

[@TheBrysonRobbins]

You guys never stop making videos!

[@frostbitepokin9520]

Red Bull doesn’t make em tho

[@Devin.McPherson]

Such a great edit, yeah Claw!

[@TC9700Gaming]

That's quite the backyard!

[@Akestler]

Classic Claw! Reminds me of his The Collective Part.

[@TheArtofPassionNZ]

This is so good! Absolute perfection! Its great to see Darren creating rad content like this.

[@spirituallobster5601]

oooooooh outstanding video!

[@ssjj9584]

🔥🔥🔥

[@TheEduardodh]

Old School 👏✌️

[@ianschriefer1042]

Awesome video Claw

[@loamsomerider4846]

Berrecloth=Bearclaw=LEGEND

[@user-vs5rj7gy8t]

Legend!

[@andreas_brunello]

Red Bull Bike every time soooo amazing projects, thanks for the inspiration 🙏💯

[@bruceythomson5490]

bearclaw , super t , bender all the huckers who inspired me . shows that age is just a number .

[@chlievcinema]

Wooow the first drop is from DROP IN TV SEASSION 3. that is amazing that it still stands.

[@FreerideQuebec]

It's great seeing the claw go big again

[@darrenberrecloth3918]

thanks for tuning in!

[@mtbville]

Yooo! That tree 😅 amazinG.....

[@joehoeper3941]

Beautifully filmed. Very unique approach. One of the more creative and memorable videos this year. 👏

[@johndelosada5404]

Amazing video the crazy log and double rock rolls and that gap jump wow

[@BurkhalterMedia]

LEGEND 🤙🏻😍🇨🇭

[@laurinbettermann]

He still has it! #freeridelegend

[@joehoeper4648]

Love the riding sequence - wonderfully filmed and ridden!

[@maxjbryan]

this is amazing

[@BikeLifewithRob]

Sick!!!

[@Mtbmxing]

Lol the claw is the best

[@kurtbeaton7338]

This is soooo good

[@CR-di1lg]

Like he build real trails by his house. Living the dream.

[@darrenberrecloth3918]

ya me and jordie built a dh trail years ago and I eventually built a house at the bottom!

[@JustJake77]

Rember kids.... THE CLAW, IS THE LAW!

[@andrisvelmeris]

Fax

[@jamesbrachmann3979]

Somebody likes white chapel

[@millsshumps1968]

Shame the huge stuff couldn't be filmed in a way that the viewer can appreciate how huge this stuff is. The old skool vids like New World Disorder I believe where shot with 70mm. DSLR are also go for large scale video but costly to do.

[@mrt5342]

Badass to see the 'Claw, doing 'Claw things!! 🤘 I like the inspiration (maybe duality?) of build/ride, ride/build, that's a nice...cycle, to be on!! Burly features man!!

[@Drediddybikes]

Amazing

[@WesJacobs_littlerider]

Nice build...... I hope to have a backyard like this when I grow up!

[@Brucci0]

The Claw is back.

[@ocfprochannel6729]

its amazing

[@danielm593]

That drop looks terrifying… great vid! 🤙

[@alexhokanson2041]

thats was sick!!!! greasy just the way i like it lol

[@bikeman1396]

Id love to be lucky enough to do a lap with this man. Bring home some widsom with me after.

[@Quicomtb]

legend!!!!!

[@rocco.95]

Amazing👌

[@benediktpollhammer9469]

Man this was so amazing 😍🔥 just remembered myself why I started riding. Really was because of this videos

[@karunyavlogKB1432]

Nice bro 🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲

[@rhettcorbett3346]

I was & still am a huge fan of the Legend Bearclaw. So awesome to see him still shredding after retiring from competition riding. Is there any footage anywhere of him riding BMX ? I remeber him being a guest on the Legendary Drop In series. Long live/ride the Claw 🤘👍. Would like to know if Klassen, Romaniuk, Tremblay, Snaff or any of the Drop In Dirt Bags crew are still riding ?

[@sylvancastleberry8034]

im good friends with Tremblay and im happy to say he is still riding! Not a lot of freeride stuff but he gets out on the trails a few times a week at least! Still insane on the bike too

[@rhettcorbett3346]

@@sylvancastleberry8034 That is awesome to hear. Gonna dig out the Drop in dvd Box sets I have & have a marathon. Wonder the the Dirt Bags bus is ? Drop In.

[@lorenzobellusci8342]

1:35 😱😱

[@99MrJ99]

I remember that first drop from dropin tv season 3

[@ctaylor1451]

They should make this “Red Bull loam line.”

[@campbellspears3929]

Could this turn out to be slopestyle's version of redbull hardline?

[@RedBullBike]

👀

[@ginnipig]

Red Bull Treeline

[@maxfeshchenko4679]

Awesome video and riding! But why is it called "FreeRide"? There are handmade elements on all paths...

[@MrPTManning]

0:30 Same drop that Jordie Lunn rode in the The Collective, final segment??

[@jacobglaze2687]

Rip jordi

[@mtbikemike08]

I’m curious? We’re these legal or illegal improvements?

[@Dan-SATX]

Should’ve broke out the SX Trail!

[@user-zp8pc9fp4m]

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[@MrFreerideForever]

1:47 looked like it coulda been a wallride no? 🤔

[@aleksanderstolica7743]

First

[@devinjames9168]

Drop in season 3 drop even does the one foot table off it like Steve… Steve’s was bigger tho

[@gusmtb328]

You guys should make a youth program for younger bikers

[@TheSkate1989]

why is he stroking the file with his greasy fingers?

[@Lightfoot-ot3gs]

The filming is awesome but the riding looked slow n low and boring to watch besides the scenery

[@gregcampbe1l]

Riding and filming was sick, the choice music sucked. Make it a raw edit or a get a real track to take it to the next level