"He always had the bikes & the sponsors" Aldon Baker opens up about Adam Cianciarulo - UNRELEASED

[@84Racingmx]

Raced amateur’s with Adam on 65’s/85’s his talent and work ethic at a young age was unreal he deserved every sponsor and all the bikes he had. Us kids would be playing in the dirt or playing Mx unleashed in someone’s camper in between moto’s, meanwhile I remember seeing Adam practicing his corners in the pits around some barrels drilling his form over and over.

[@Parko2017]

I hope Alden when hes all done and finshed writes a book. Really gives us the inside story of the riders, training and experience. That would be a great read just after watching this podcast 👌🏻

[@jbird1173]

I was riding the same practice sessions with Adam when he was a lil kid on a cobra 50. Kid was fast, he could keep up with pretty much the entire c practice and some of the a/b guys. Watching him hit the big 80ft table on that single speed 50 was pretty nuts.

[@danialdunson]

Thundercoss was great

[@8180634]

@@danialdunson I think it was just sold again, rumor is the new owners want to make it better. We will find out!

[@ryanclayborn4176]

Yeah, do you remember his Dad off the side of the track screaming his head off till the point AC would be full of tears. Almost hard to watch. Thats the thing most people dont know about.

[@trevorjohnson6207]

@JBird117 I do not mean any disrespect, and I believe you, but it’s so hard to picture that even being possible on a cobra 50cc. That’s just mind boggling.

[@trevorjohnson6207]

@Ryan Clayborn Dude that’s really sad to hear. I’ve always laughed at/disliked 50 dads that yell at them telling them to hold it wide open, and like stand in the middle of the track trying to tell their kids to hit the deepest rut on their little pw50 and it’s like they are just kids you can’t put that much pressure on them. I feel like that would just put pressure on you and take all the fun out of it and make it unenjoyable to ride even.

[@clementauthelet4892]

Just tanks a lot for this type of content. This is inspiring

[@blazetanner1161]

Love hearing Aldon’s insight.

[@captaincripple7218]

My buddy was his practice mechanic when he was on 65’s and 80’s he said it was like working for a pro team minus picking him up from school everyday.

[@jasonharden2732]

Good interview

[@evanjanse4038]

For bless, Jesus loves you

[@BigMxRadio]

Who are the 25 clowns who hit dislike on this video? In depth analysis and feedback for a guy like Aldon is GOLD and the topic of discussion is really interesting! Nice job guys.

[@roostman7841]

Exactly that CLOWNS!!

[@pumpvolumes]

love these little insights

[@sjf1981]

Awesome insight. With great power comes great responsibility. Sponsors are great but you still have to work with added pressure

[@BikesAroundFlorida]

Great Interview! Keep them coming!

[@H8er-Maker]

I believe to be successful for any length of time you must still enjoy it. Nothing will rob you of your enjoyment faster than being pressured to be great. Especially when you're pressured from such a young age. Cuz it's only a matter of time before they realize that it's been a grind longer than it's been a passion. I believe that's why Villapotto hung it up & basically left the sport. Very few people that have these great careers getting paid to do something recreational still do it recreationally for free.

[@zacgreen4260]

Nailed it

[@danarrington2224]

Yep. It's not a rock star type of sport anymore. The days when Jeremy was partying with his boys all week and dominating on the weekends are over. RC changed the game for everyone. It's serious business now and you have to start early if you want to succeed. Honestly, I miss the old days.

[@sjf1981]

Right on

[@sjf1981]

@@danarrington2224 especially nowadays with the competition so tight whilst many others are still coming up. The future looks very very good for moto!

[@H8er-Maker]

@@danarrington2224 Definitely miss the old days of Supercross. Imo the sport peaked in the 90's. Coincidentally started to decline around the same time the AMA put an equivalencey ratio of 2T cc : 4T cc(×1.75) in rule book & phased out the smokers.

[@robertsherard8101]

Step one for becoming a pro motocross racer. Have rich parents

[@dunnmx6106]

i kind of want to know Aldon's perspective on Haiden deegan, where he will be in the sport in 10 years time.

[@iandaniel5213]

I think Haiden Deegan is today's AC. But don't forget about Evan Ferry. That dude can ride fr.

[@spinksness9793]

@@iandaniel5213 Evan who lol. Jk jk

[@psychofunksoldier02]

Aldon Baker was the star of the Red Bull MX Nation series IMO. Badass.

[@jimgoose9146]

I got whole new respect for ac

[@brandonstandridge8409]

Adams work ethic is definitely mad impressive no doubt.

[@CaddyJim]

Obviously I don't know the insides of *AC's* contract negotiation but I wish you would have done something like *Sexton* did done another year chasing that *250SX* title then moving up to the *450* outdoors last year even with all the decent results he had his rookie *SX* year

[@earl6969]

Been going to L.L.A.N. since mid 80's. Never saw him loose a moto or a championship. Hope he gathers that steam again.

[@codysett1]

He'd be amazing if he could not crash, and not be hurt.

[@sexatica]

Same with forkner

[@mylesanderson5864]

@@sexatica and sexton 😂

[@snowzZzZz]

@@mylesanderson5864 and almost everyone. Dungey is the only rider besides McGraph that has made the sport look even remotely safe. When you consider the margin of error per lap * the number of laps + multiple starts, + constant riding every week, making it a full year without injury is impressive. I agree he needs to figure out a way to stay off the ground if he wants to be competitive for anything more than race wins, but I can also understand why that's easier said than done.

[@mylesanderson5864]

@@snowzZzZz Agreed

[@loadtoad714]

I know it’s off topic but I am curious how much Aldon learned from working with Nicky Hayden.

[@sexatica]

Probably a bit. He was always a hard worker I would imagine. Rip

[@S0RELOSER]

You misspelled Lance Amstrong.

[@sexatica]

@@S0RELOSER what?

[@S0RELOSER]

@@sexatica did I stutter?

[@masonscott2341]

I used to watch him back in 08 on a 65 at Lakeland Fl and his dad would loose his shit if he was riding bad or lap times were slower than his best. I’m really surprised that he kept riding fathers like that will make their kids hate the sport the force them to do

[@microsoft790]

i have always thought that he was going to retire early because of not enjoying it. it seems like he truly loves the sport but i think he would be happier potentially as a trainer or a face of the events like RC doing TV when his career ended. when AC stood in as an announcer he did so well and looked like he had fun too

[@racerdad6455]

Gypsy Gang🏁

[@davidhaworth7152]

Finally you didn’t interrupt every 10 seconds!

[@markdavisjr578]

Yeah" cause it's an old video edit, unlike this day in time.. Smh!!! Crazy 💯🍺🍻✌

[@EricnotErick]

Big difference between a podcast and an interview.

[@GYPSYTALES]

Yeah and it also only goes for 30 minutes instead of three hours...

[@CaddyJim]

The mental aspect is huge that's can be seen just by comparing a young teen Rider compared to any of the greats who lasted into their thirties they're more cautious plus have already had success so there's a couple reasons going on in their head why not to push as hard as they would if they were climbing the ranks at a young age chasing the championship

[@kineticfix]

Love these but man that camera work is pretty distracting. At least no zooming in and changing aperture every 30 seconds if you have a single camera setup.

[@josephsingleton1254]

Aldon deserves more respect

[@solorunner1389]

More respect? What are you talking about..he has numerous champions but hes also funneling hundreds of thousands of dollars from these riders who have a very small window to make it. Most are too lazy to train themselves and need a babysitter to make them do what it takes to be a champion..so good on him to take advantage on these individuals but it makes me sad that they're losing so much money.

[@scottchelmford7136]

AC comes from an old money rich family. Winners are born and they often come from well to do families.

[@TVLON]

Yup💯

[@TwinGoats]

Complete opposite.. most champions come from meager beginnings... rich kids don’t want it bad enough

[@scottchelmford7136]

@@TwinGoats in mx to some extent yes but in other aspects of life in general they come from wealthy families

[@eliasvaldes82]

How do you know this? and even if this is true, specially in the mini bikes (50, 65, 85) the bike doesn't even matter that much. I've seen kids with fully moded bikes get smoked by stock bikes, they don't just give the factory rides to whomever has the most money you know...

[@TwinGoats]

Scott Chelmford negative, most champions and especially one of a kinds come from poor families. Rich kids lack the drive and desire to “make it” unlike broke kids that feel the need to prove themselves..

[@jammer212]

Alden "I think I make riders good even though they where even better before I wear out them out before every race" baker

[@ShaunSavage-kl9pd]

When i was a kid i wanted to live in my van and race the circuit. Ill probably live in my van lol.

[@Anii6969]

I wonder when the story about his Dad beating his ass and cursing at him to go faster when he was on 50s while crying his eyes out is going to come out. But no one is ready for that talk.

[@G80Jerm]

Where’d u hear this from

[@imtheonevanhalen1557]

@@G80Jerm That's his tactic...ask Webb.....It is in some of the post race interviews

[@Dwitter271]

How most winners dads were. Look at Villopoto.

[@rickrossi4468]

Adjustments must be made at times.

[@tonyz7189]

Ask all the best guys- Carmichael said he hated racing, James Stewart said his dad “made” him ride and was a drill sergeant, villopoto’s family is all conflicted over the pressure the parents put on Ryan. the stories Go on and on..

[@lmtada]

Aldon needs train John Dowd. Think John has a few more competitive decades left.......

[@graysinclair6572]

“The Junk yard Dog”!

[@yourmate7482]

No homo but aldon has a smooth voice, couldn’t listen all day to him talk.😭

[@EricnotErick]

Fellas, complimenting a guys voice is apparently now gay

[@iandaniel5213]

sus

[@Rodders5000]

South African 🇿🇦 ♥

[@OU812-69]

Who’s the drunk guy behind the camera .... also look up mike alessi’s amateur titles. I remember driving by adam’s house going to work and seeing Kawasaki boxes sitting by the road and a garage full of bikes🥳

[@tristenbailey3742]

This an old interview?

[@GYPSYTALES]

Yes sir. 2014 at the Bakery’s Factory.

[@yoitsmikey6025]

He use to ride at my local track as a kid and his dad was such an asshole. Funt fact: I played catch with him before a local race and didnt e en realize who he was

[@pags1981]

AC worked extremely hard to get where he is, I think we've only seen 60% of his true potential.

[@JessC792]

I heard he hasn’t ridden that much coming into this supercross season

[@gregoryvierra6114]

Very limited riding due to a ulnar nerve issue.

[@rjnagghakenny6711]

Hi aldon..im from philippines,,i want to train with you and in your facility..i believe there is where champions are baked....i want to learn from you sir aldon.how can i contact you in private?

[@russphillips3732]

Lol you got like 200k to spend ?

[@snowzZzZz]

a lot of champions get baked there

[@dickgribbe8926]

Aldon the Guy WHO knows Howe to get under the radar with doping

[@Too_Toxiic]

Clickbait title much

[@GYPSYTALES]

Direct quote from the video much

[@Too_Toxiic]

@@GYPSYTALES playing on a direct quote assuming it gets taken out of context much

[@GYPSYTALES]

Sounds like you more so the one assuming?

[@willh1082]

@@GYPSYTALES much, MUCH?!?!

[@BreakTapBega]

Yeah,yeah,yeah,yeah,yeah

[@guccicam6391]

Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah

[@evancathey3968]

I don't respect the clickbait titles... Some of the content is great.

[@andrew10153]

Not really clickbait

[@GYPSYTALES]

It’s a direct quote from 30 seconds into the video bro 😂

[@pcop2804]

@@GYPSYTALES fr this guy big trippin clearly aint watch the same thing we did

[@evancathey3968]

@@GYPSYTALES even though he said it, the sentence and the content of the video doesn't line up with what the title implies. Aldons point meant something completely different. The clickbaity style titles I think cheapens the work you put into it. You have great interviewing abilities and a way of getting people to open up. Sorry I would have changed the end of the sentence if I wrote it again. It is more of a comment on the channel and I oversimplified it and lost the meaning. Similar to what happened with the title.

[@sxs_krew9443]

I’ll be better with the audio.

[@taybiljam]

Sound quality on alot of these podcast suck dude the one with adam c sucked even more and theres more common bro get some decent mic's if u had that the podcast would be so much better bcoz u do have realy cool people on, any how i do like the podcast keep up the good work

[@tonyz7189]

He always had talent BUT if you watch his amateur races, his bikes were SO much better than his competition. Right at the hole shot his bike would blow the others away. His equipment was waaaaay more superior.

[@daniellarr4004]

Coop was always better than ac, they remind me of villopoto and alessi, villopoto and coop are way hungrier

[@davidhaworth7152]

We’ll see

[@jamdeeznutsinyomouth]

absolute cap. cooper webb is dog water man😭

[@tristenbailey3742]

Cant compare them just yet. Adam has bright future on the 450.

[@jennerhutson578]

@@jamdeeznutsinyomouth this comment didn’t age well

[@eric6rock]

It took Coop 2 two years to take off, so for AC it's going to take 2 years or maybe a new machine.

[@fortyfivedesigns842]

Ahhh shit does this mean gypsy’s in the states

[@fortyfivedesigns842]

Lol guess I should’ve listened to it first haha. Sweet interview these older ones are cool!

[@channel1_channel]

2014 interview

[@GYPSYTALES]

Thanks man!

[@Erik-rp1hi]

Adam is a good top 10 rider now. Maybe top 5 in a year or 2.

[@johnnybgood774]

He's ok, Alden is helping to ruin the sport

[@evanjanse4038]

God bless, Jesus loves you

[@solorunner1389]

He just takes advantage of riders who have money but are to lazy to push themselves day after day. Save your money, you guys are good enough at this point to know what it takes...Malcolm is probably the only rider that I can think of that needs the training. Hes lazy and obviously over the years has shown he doesnt have the endurance but definitely has the speed

[@snowzZzZz]

Lazy when compared to the ridiculous bar set by others, but I don't see him as someone chasing championships. He's probably seen the injuries and the toll it's taken on his brother and doesn't mind riding a bit slower if it means getting to ride each week, that and he enjoys doing other things. James had to sacrifice a lot more though since before his success they were pretty much broke, so not like he had a choice. idk, outside looking in, I just think it's unfair to call any of these guys lazy, some want it more than others but you can't qualify for a main event and be lazy.

[@solorunner1389]

@@snowzZzZz excellent points, hindsight I do regret saying lazy, should of tried to get my point across better.

[@imtheonevanhalen1557]

Little Man attitude all wrapped-up in an Aussie voice....laughable....."Hey Aldon, I'm not riding fast enough, applying myself, pushing forward?...Get your little ass out here and do better?...".....roight mate!.....just mouth....

[@GYPSYTALES]

What are you talking about 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@stevebrooks8625]

ahhhhhhhhhh. BS. Adam has always had the best and he's not the best!