Rampage 2023 post show! - DRIVETIME 7

Join Brendan Fairclough, Ben Deakin and myself as we drive to the venue and discuss our journey through RedBull Rampage 2023.
Comment topics, Questions and anything else you want us to chat about on the next episode!
Peace and Love from team UK.

[@NathanEide]

Bren's run defined what Rampage was, is, and should be.

[@BGraves]

It's a dirt hill. Why are you the authority and interpreter? It shouldn't be a contest at all IMO

[@dunebuggy752]

Brendog just needed family at the bottom to complete an emotional storyline for ESPN in the US. Storylines mater. Not the same ... but Olympia Bodybuilding went a similar direction and they had to break into separate categories when they farked up judging criteria over a few years that altered the path permanently.

[@BFBMTb]

Yup. Brens run was freeride than the other runs.

[@chrisshanks7725]

Brendogs run was one of those of those things you’ll remember for ever. That run defines what rampage should be!

[@user-er4zg2jz4u]

Truth 👊

[@tomnutting3836]

Couldn’t put it better myself!

[@sidekicksjn]

This video was such a perfect explanation of what we all think. The train analogy perfectly explains what rampage should be. You shouldn't be sessioning your line.This whole video is what normal people rationalize rampage is. And brendog gets it and made it happen. Shame he didn't have the right friends to get the recognition it disserves. Also loved the inside on everyone else's run. Far more onsite than everything else that's been posted since the event.

[@BFBMTb]

It's the most freeride run imo. The others were more slopestyle imo

[@apersonontheinternet8034]

Still the best rampage team no matter where you came in the results.

[@bjorntoulouse9080]

There was sooo much support for you blokes, you really show Englishmen at their best and people properly respect you for that. Well done chaps !

[@benjybluehat]

You fellas are just too pragmatic and diplomatic, more than the event deserves. Don't get me wrong it IS the ultimate mtb event and I will always be part of the audience and take nothing away from anyone involved or competing, however... this year's has been a bit askew to say the least. Most of my enjoyment has come from watching your build ups. The belief in each other, the determination, the support and camaraderie is something to behold and admire. I really hope you are as proud of your efforts as we are. Glad you're all safe and hope you haven't lost any heart as a result of the positions/scoring. Everything you've done was worth it and thank you for taking us along. Absolute G's, each one of you.

[@SimonWatmore]

I'm gonna miss these. A great trio, a mixture somewhere between TopGear and Last of the Summer Wine ! Glad you're all safe ... it's been emotional being so invested ... hugest respect to the three of you.

[@James-stone]

"mixture somewhere between TopGear and Last of the Summer Wine" - 👌Exactly! We need more of this!

[@Ellieee-2011]

Perfect summary❤

[@bazzaconner4795]

Of all the riding and videos on you tube, the rampage week with you 3 ledgends is the one I look forward to the most !!! A massive thank you to you 3 nutters for showing what you go though physically and mentally !!! And I'm sure lots of others here fell the same!!! Never change guys 🙏

[@RockMumbles]

Loved seeing you three working together on this (again)!

[@SevenTwo7ven]

I define Rampage as an event that people build the biggest and sickest lines and throw massive tricks on them. The frontie over the huge cannon gap is a great example of what the judges should be looking for. Brendog had the craziest line and threw big tricks, he deserves a podium for that. Cheers boys and Brendog you are a mad lad!

[@SouthernLandRiders]

Awesome job documenting the trip guys. Loved every minute of it.

[@vandazler67]

Proud of you lads. Well done. Forget the result, you went, you rode, you conquered and every person who witnessed it will have such respect for you all after being so magnanimous after being fucked over so badly.

[@joeldsmobile]

Loved the whole drivetime series, this one above all! Bren’s run was epic and Deaks and Olly are the best. Thanks guys!

[@grahamhowland566]

How Bren didn’t podium I will never know and how you guys missed out on the best dig crew is also a mystery, but overall totally awesome to see you guys put together arguably the best rampage run ever and you can all be proud of what you accomplished 👍🏼

[@turdwarbler]

Bren, Ollie, and Deeks, I followed your complete journey through Rampage 2023 and it was just brilliant, all three of you should be proud of what you accomplished as a team. Brens run was just outstanding for its bravery, committment, consequences, and sheer balls of it all. You created and ran 2 features never run before, and may not be run again, even the lead in to the canyon was mental. You made the battleship look so simple. I watched every rampage video all week and the judges should be ashamed of themselves, it was obvious they were not scoring freeriding at all. And now one if not more are posting videos justifiying their scoring which is absolute proof they know they fucked up and got the scoring wrong, hence the social media backlash. You were the dogs. period.

[@garydavis841]

Brendan fairclough is why I watch rampage. Its as simple as that.

[@oliverb4020]

What do you think about the Digging Crew award? From the videos of all that we have seen, you guys had the most work to do by far.

[@HeretiCflow]

Thank you for taking us along boys and having the discipline to sit down and edit videos after a gruesome day of digging. It really made for a unique if not the best Rampage experience I've ever had. You'll forever be the winners of this event in my heart. Big up!

[@glentot9243]

rampage is defined as a big mountain free ride event. epic, crazy lines, high risk features, relative safety. and all those points to bren's run.

[@1brenmaster]

It's been a few days and all I remember clearly was the two front flips over the canyon. Cams back flip and every god dam meter of Brens line

[@Antjan46]

Super stoked to see everyone is returning home in one piece! Thanks for having us along on the journey, all your videos really made us feel like a part of the adventure 🤘🏽😉

[@delaneywaltman]

I appreciate the three of y'all for including us in your adventure. I think y'all handled like true professionals. I've been a fan for years and this years rampage is the example of why.

[@MSH4U]

100% agree that it should stay as a big mountain freeride competition, because that’s how it started. You guys did an amazing job, and that run was sick! I was actually upset that the top of that run didn’t score higher. They literally stopped talking about your run after you finished and never got any more recognition for the 2 most gnarly features of the day. Stick with your plan, that was one of the most iconic runs and you deserve more than 4th place.

[@stevenpalmer3891]

Proud to have started #brenrobbed on the live chat on Friday 💪💪🤘🤘🤘🤘 everyone knew who was the real winner

[@dub_rider]

honestly guys watching all your videos from the last two weeks has been awesome, you've done yourselves your country and your sponsors proud!! To see you all grind away for days building that trail with smiles on your faces the whole time has been so cool to see, nothing has got you down you've smashed through every adversity. We all know Bren deserved a better score, he had a truly freeride line rather than groomed bike park stuff but the rampage judging has been wafty for years so can't expect much. Regardless, all three of you did so well to make that line happen despite the naysayers and tippy tappers. These drivetime vlogs have been the best bit though, you three shooting the breeze and speaking the truth has been a total pleasure to watch and has made many of us almost feel like we were there with you. I always loved watching old school vids of the UK dh crew (peaty, pagey, warner etc) touring the World Cup scene and getting up to trouble, not since then have i has so much fun watching bike vids. There's nothing like brits abroad lol. Hope you all have a safe journey home and get plenty of rest, much love

[@jailbreak1973]

These guys are the essence of freeride! The best! Legends. Sadly underrated by the yank bros!

[@alexarmstrong1134]

This week’s videos is the best series I’ve ever watched Great dudes on great adventure 👍🇨🇦

[@the_simple_life_fam]

Proud of you guys! Robbed of the podium and digging team award. You guys made rampage, RAMPAGE! Gnarly lads, should be so bloody proud!

[@Opd351]

its weird that you three were the only ones actually doing Rampage this year

[@dreadiedude]

Thank you all so much for all the videos, drivetimes, clips and coverage throughout the event - by far the best content in the lead up to the event and now this post-event wrap up. Really makes me appreciate the work and effort that went into your line and how gnarly everything was. Hope we see you guys back at Rampage again in the future!

[@karlish8799]

Big up to you three legends for putting in the graft of making that sick line and also for the extra work of bringing us along for the ride. I think the judging this year was much better than in previous years. Gutted godziek didn't make it down mainly because it would have been interesting to see how he was scored. That said ignoring the judging is the best way to enjoy rampage. Cheers lads your all heroes and it'd be a pleasure to dig jumps with any of you.

[@Ellieee-2011]

Been a great little series this Olly

[@freshseeker]

Glad you're not too bitter and have a positive perspective.. Epic build and run! Thanks for killliing it!

[@222tifi]

Have been watching MTB since the NWD3 and Kranked 5 days, and Bren's run was unquestionably the most epic moment I've ever witnessed from any event or film. The fact that you three guys from the UK went out there and put the big names in the shade in the eyes of the whole world outside the judges booth - both in building and riding - absolute dreams, boys. Dreams. The judges' follow-up statements/videos make me wonder why anyone would now go back unless they are going to be able to ride Zink's exact line? Sounds like they'd decided the winner before the runs even happened? I'd pay good money to see how Godzi would have scored...

[@MrTomStanton]

Can't tell you lads how much I've enjoyed watching your trip. Absolute legends.

[@sketchy1792]

25:23 - Bren's gift of advice that could be deemed as all aspects of life - very profound!

[@JacobM.]

Guys you Won Rampage 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 ......Thanks again

[@jamesbunting666]

Bren you was 100% robbed again! I was on the edge of my seat shouting at the TV. You always define what rampage is all about.

[@Justsaying12347]

I agree whole heartedly with the concept of brens run been stand out and The most memorable rampage run to date, but just do one existing big backflip drop and build a skate park at the bottom hey presto 😂😂😂

[@minus2837]

Wow, thanks! I needed this, you've put me out of my misery - it's been eating at me since the event what you guys were thinking about the results and the other riders. Great to hear the other side of the story, and inspiring to see what a bunch of mates can achieve. Love it!

[@hunterburgess2622]

Rampage OGs for sure.. keep it big mountain and original lines. Be nice to have 2 rampages. One in Utah and another in Australia haha

[@donriley6735]

Let’s Go!! Need and annual LAD SCIENCE trip!!

[@joehollindrake]

Proper enjoyed this series. Thanks for pushing through and keeping the content rolling

[@joe.s]

You guys are sick! Absolutely amazing job in Utah. Bren would have won if I was a judge. It was so much fun to watch your vlogs, I was so excited to see Bren drop. I'm glad he made it to the bottom.

[@markfoster2947]

You gents are a credit to humanity! Thanks so much for everything and sooooo happy you are all in one piece! 😄

[@SecretSpots]

Pretty obvious you three were by FAR the "fan favorites"! Loved watching your Rampage Journey

[@RustyFromUK]

You guys made Rampage awesome! Thank you for sharing so much and huge respect for keeping it Rampage

[@justinmadair]

Best rampage coverage. Incredible insight into the event. Creative approach to each channel. Congrats to all three of you, and thank you!

[@sumotherdude]

Well said boys, this is the perfect response and attitude to have - Bren has had so many iconic moments at Rampage, I wish he was rewarded for it, but it's no less rad just because the judges have a hard job - part of me thinks it just shouldn't be judged at all, but I don't know how that would work either - there's no right answer. Anyway, legends, all 3 of you.

[@Spokedriscle]

You boys did yourselves and all of us proud Well done

[@1212dsc]

Strong work boys! As a spectator on tv... it's so hard to tell how intense Rampage truly is. But with that being said... Bren's line was still gnarly looking, and that says a lot! I'm in the camp of keeping it more on the true freeride style riding, and you definitely didn't disappoint!

[@markfitzurka9995]

Thanks for a follow up show. I have enjoyed your truck cab podcasts. I also enjoyed your dig videos. It was a hell of a run you guys put together. The judges are not what Rampage is about. Your line will go down in history and the replays will go on forever. You probably don’t remember who won in 2010 but you remember the flat drop 360 or the canyon gaps that took place. Nobody cares about the placing just the feats that took place. You guys are my favorite knobs from over the pond. You might not have took the top spot of the podium but you have made new fans like me

[@alexarmstrong1134]

Brendan said it best -“ we have all seen the behind the scenes, so we are all invested” Us too! 📺📽️🇨🇦

[@Mcohni]

"Maddogs and englishmen go out in the midday sun " 😊 🤘

[@beneadesmtb]

And we'd like to thank you 3 for taking us along with you, keeping us entertained and in the loop, being the most humble lads and just being yourselves.

[@ManWalksDogs]

humble eh? did you watch matt jones's latest sesh down woburn before this vid by any chance...?!

[@WorkLessRideMore]

Ive never seen anyone ride anything as gnarly and ridiculous as Brens line. I couldnt believe he didnt get at least a 90.

[@Blaake44]

Take notes Redbull 💯👌

[@KeithGoodwin-j6z]

Fukn good yarn boys , good insight. 😘

[@BigJayH3]

You guys are the absolute best!

[@bimfred]

The respect you guys give to other riders and builders and other teams.. One in a million. Original Bad men ✊

[@pekrulb]

Would love to have heard the three of you discuss this unfiltered right after the event. In the end, I agree with your take here - Rampage isn’t being judged like many of us believe it should be. Congrats all three of you, especially Bren. What a feeling driving out of there in one piece after laying down that run. Legend!

[@justmeridingmybike]

The biggest problem is the starting order in my opinion. The judges talk to the riders, they know who has the gnarliest lines, and they know what is going to score high. They should keep that in mind when defining the starting order. I think if Brendon was up there as one of the last riders, his run would have scored better. But he was the first to put up a real benchmark and they scored him to low for it. In my opinion it was a 2nd place run. I was looking foreward so much to this line. I think it was one of the more creative and gnarliest lines out there. Good job lads!

[@99MrJ99]

You guys killed it. Thanks for sharing all the social media of the builds along the way and some funny clips. I was fully invested in watching the event to see if Brendog would make that gap let alone suicide no hander it! You guys build the coolest lines and I hope you all return and don't care too much about the ranking/scoring system. You keep this event interesting and super entertaining. Cheers from Canada

[@livinglifeontheedge4261]

Well played Lads all around. Thanks for taking us along! I can't imagine trying to podcast from a moving vehicle on the wrong side of the road in a foreign country like that. Totally Extreme!😀

[@ChezzyDirt]

Leaving that event walking and going home to your family, total win 👍

[@Floplaysmusic]

Bren is ridiculously good at riding a bike, I could watch him all day long... just show me anyone who one ups him on the canyon... It's not happening... Legend ❤

[@davidcairns7349]

Was so invested in this. Thanks for everything - brilliant content and outrageous run / balls / commitment to the cause. So proud to be English watching you guys winning hearts and minds over there. Enjoy coming home.

[@DonovanBuck]

Thank you for rationalizing the judging. A lot of us were bothered by how things played out, but hearing your perspective takes the sting out. Have a safe journey home, and if you choose to come back next year, please do the vlogging again. It makes the event way more engaging and we love rooting for you. Great job all around to Olly, Deaks, and Brendan

[@creelick_foto]

Big up lads, always excited to see your guys journey, Bren definitely got robbed, but at least you guys are stoked, Big Up !!!

[@JohnSmith-eb8dt]

Cheers 🥂

[@junglegeorge_mtb]

Really fun and great to watch you lads all committing fully for Bren! Some insane riding and huge digs been had! You guys make the sport what it is. Awesome work dudes! 🤟🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼 😁

[@carleg07]

All three of you are legends. thanks for the insight and quality on all of your channels over the last 10 days. have had a great time keeping up with it, and feeling truly invested in what must be a hectic time for you. massive effort on getting the content out. cheers!

[@41spdtrip]

You guys are total class! Even though I felt you got robbed, you just accept it and reflect on the great time you had. That is the reason why I love watching your content. It's all smiles and amazing camaraderie! YOLO!!

[@moldfinger]

FairPlay lads, I've been raging against the machine since Friday but this is good reality check. bro's are healthy and heal up the smashed up crew

[@Coolcmsc]

“Rampage has to be big mountain freeride” From the Dog himself. 🎉🎉🎉

[@Davethecanadianful]

I love watching you guys you all killed it.

[@ianaddiction3808]

Legends, thats the only word to describe you guys and your Rampage journey 🤘

[@annibooster6150]

Thank you Olly, Deaks and Brendog for bringing us along for the ride. Epic effort by you all and very pragmatic appraisal of the event by Brendog. You did us all proud go #teamsurreyhills

[@Twohampshiregolfers]

Respect boys👊🏼 killed it

[@Quickles47]

Well done guys...🤙👌👌👊💪

[@markbishop5998]

Epic memories made , no one is gunna come along and one up that run

[@Graemep2]

I'm really going to miss this pod. Bren's run was amazing. I'm not a judge, and I ride enduro and skate parks, so no real idea about Free Ride. but I feel the level of risk and stuff was worth a better position. Honestly though, my guts were knotted and palms so sweaty for the run, I've no idea how Bren's head didn't explode. Oddly, I'm glad he didn't drop in for a second run, not sure my heart have taken it. I want to say thanks too, I've always been aware of rampage and always watch the runs, on youtube and never live. But this year, we got the lads together, big screen watched it live, it was amazing. That really only happened because we all got so hyped watching the content you guys put out. Thanks for an amazing 10 days or so Absolute legends, all three of you.

[@Tom-j3y6s]

Legends musketeers of Rampage 🤟🏼

[@friendlypete10]

Thanks for all the behind the scenes insight, it’s made me feel so much more invested in the main show so.

[@nigehill]

This may be the single most important podcast to come out this year. You boys killed it. My podium was - Brendog, Zink, Beinve

[@MudmanDH]

Brendan was a hero... Now after this contest with doubtful judging Brendan is a much much bigger hero, more like superhero.

[@TheTree1968]

I’ve got up at 6am UK time to watch this and 2mins in I’m loving it. Only another 43 to go and hoping you give it to them!! Finished. Brilliant more measured insight to the whole trip. The camaraderie, advice and help from other riders is cool to hear. You definitely gave it your all and left nothing out which you can all be proud of. You’re right, Rampage need to take a long look at themselves, define the event and maybe an international judging panel going forward. Maybe a flog on Friday night would have made an entertaining watch, but probably lost a few friends. The real winners. 👊🏻💪🏻👍🏼

[@johnmoffat848]

Hope Brendog gets a good sleep with no nightmare 50-50's off the first feature 😮 it's been gr8 to watch but even better to see you all leave safely 👍 what's next?

[@neilfraser4622]

Was genuinely excited for every one of your Rampage updates. While all the other rider runs were amazing; I only watched them once. I must have watched the video of the first time Bren jumped the canyon about 50 times, it is a spectacle in the same league as Evel Knievel !!!

[@chameleon-dream-band-official]

There are plenty of slope style contests around so that Rampage can (and should) retain its own identity as a freeride contest, not an amalgamation of both. Loved watching you guys and I was genuinely terrified for Bren. The guy is wired wrong 🤣Awesome achievement that will be remembered by the community. Hope to see you at Roegate soon for high 5s.

[@jackg5147]

You guys smashed it! Brens run was in the true spirit of Rampage. If you want to go do big trick jumps go to dark fest.

[@gilesmayall.]

THANK YOU 🌟 Truly epic journey, thank you for taking us with you, brilliant vlogs and an amazing project end to end, huge huge congratulations all round 🎉 LETS GO HOME !! 🏡

[@bongerrazo1]

Brendogs line is the definition of freeride that day. Most of the other lines were like bloody Joyride slopestyle on a mountain, on the other hand Brendogs’ line has a mixbag of high risks, exposure, jumps and technical terrain . I seriously think UK n Europe should have their own series of freeride comps. To Brendog and team, congrats and Lets Fuckin Go!

[@MattDoswell]

You fellas made rampage for me, you are the most humble honest fellas getting around, and the vibe is alway soo bloody good weather your at rampage or doing stuipid local rides at home.. maad respect 🙏 brendog your a weapon and can ride the wheels off a bicycle

[@henne8841]

I feel like we’re mates now. 😆Thanks for the entertainment boys ✌🏻

[@garythereet8577]

YOU THREE SHOULD START A PODCAST

[@elliottohhhhh112]

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[@mrallmine150]

Olly does one…The Ride Companion…it’s good and on KZbin as well….

[@amargnwalkr]

Thanks guys. For everything. You rule!

[@dieuexiste]

Thanks to you guys for taking us along your journey. You definitely provided the best KZbin content throughout the week and Brendog's run was one for the books!

[@piz83]

Great effort boys! Glad you're all coming back home in one piece.

[@barneyh729]

Just wanted to say THANKS SO MUCH for all the content from the last few weeks from the 3 of you. Even now I regularly go back and watch all the rampage vlogs from previous years and this will definitely be no acceptation. Such a legendary trio always making me and my dad laugh and your all such inspirations to me. Thanks so much for all the entertainment mad respect to you three ❤❤❤

[@markpeterson8978]

Olly & Brendan you all (the whole crew you were working with) Did a Killer job! Olly did an insane job of digging and cheerleading! Ben you were just fun to get to know, to be honest. Brendon You straight up Beat everyone else, even in their own minds. Who were they cheering for when you were testing? You were the only one that truly free rode, in my opinion. You built your own line, fraught with peril, and were steasy all the way through! No matter what happens you crushed it in every way! Well Good Boys, each and every one! PS. Who jumped the B-Dog Gap? You mentioned that it had been jumped 4 times but I only saw 2, Test and game day. So.....? & thanks for making all of us ride to the airport with you, for real. - M