REDBULL HARDLINE WALES TESTING !

[@ashleytuck3863]

Both animals!! Matt Jones has become an absolute beast

[@topspot4834]

Matt's progression in DH is mental. Definitely one of the best all around riders in the world. Maybe even the best.

[@gatonero6261]

From a squeaky toy to balls of steel. 😄🦾

[@Cartsp70]

The lip angle just seems to send u into orbit but at least it makes sure you actually clear it

[@ashleytuck3863]

@@Cartsp70 that double compression is so dangerous though.. definitely needs changing before the race. Matt noticed it in his video before riding it. Glad jim was okay though 🙏🏻

[@luca_dierks]

These guys are in the mountains 24/7 but nobody seems to own proper attire or even footwear. Love it, haha.

[@huntermcn6036]

sneakers are for every terrain.

[@Raiderofthelostloam]

Ad Brayton has his foot wear dialed.. But yeah they all be rocking the slips lol

[@turnertower]

😂 Love that it’s the mountain footwear we’re addressing … not the impending doom

[@topspot4834]

lol it's so true... I'm at the bike park every week, rain, sleet, snow or shine I have on a white tee and slides. If it's cold I wear a hoodie!

[@HeidiFegles]

They are from wales man it rains all the time, if you waited for the sun you’d never do anything. I’m from Oregon coast Pretty much the same as Wales rain,

[@jeranemo5504]

Love how Bernard says it’s more gnarly than it looks on camera 😂 don’t worry, it looks insanely gnarly on camera fella - so much respect for the DH biking crew! Amazing riders, all of them!

[@kevinskalicky393]

Hahaha EXACTLY!

[@topspot4834]

Yeah, I can't even fathom what it looks like in real life cause watching from GoPro it's pretty much all vertical.

[@gatonero6261]

Almost shit my pants while watching. Wondering how the fly guys keep their pants clean. 😆

[@Rafalce]

Yeah, altough on camera I got adrenaline rise, just like hitting real life big ass stuff haha That was something!! Respect brothers on that course!!

[@paulnorthe4113]

Big ups to Jim, you can see why they get BK to test these things not just because he can but because he knows what to change so everyone else can ride. Can only hope Hardline Wales goes ahead this year. Also look at the man BK is was looking out for Jenna on that warmup ride kept looking behind making sure she was ok then after hitting that gap went straight to her and said sorry anyone who questions what’s going on with them look at that true gentleman

[@BealeIam]

Pretty sure they are an item. Spotted it months ago.

[@danharvey3096]

@@BealeIam They bonded through Lada man as much as they did a love of bikes.. I'd say last year sometime.. on the d-low of course.. cats may pick their owners but dogs pick their step parents ;)

[@adamschaeffer3614]

That trail surface is terrifying. The track itself (even without the gaps/features) would equal or exceed WC difficulty even if it was smooth dirt with some roots. But its all rough jagged rock WHILE being insanely technical. Anyone who can complete a full lap top-bottom in a single pull is already legend status. The winner who can do it at speed is god-tier.

[@gravitytester1963]

Absolutely insane gap. But then again it IS Hardline! Bernard, you re the man! And Matt Jones, who has always had my respect, has just moved his way up my personal list top of 10 riders. That crash Jim took was straight up scary looking. Hardline is going to be unreal this year !

[@topspot4834]

Matt's progression in DH is seriously insane. Amazing how many disciplines he's good at ... And yeah, if we're taking about all-around riders, Matf is easily top 10. I love watching him and Bernard ride together. Even off bikes they have a lot in common, so it's no wonder why they get along!

[@jgervenvan]

Holy hell.. this is insane looking.. Love the Hardline series now more than the WorldCup..

[@liamc5218]

Same

[@davemanago7678]

So good! Thank GOD for BK and Edbull and Wyn for keeping it real with the content. Otherwise I wouldn’t even watch the UCI World Cup races.

[@uradumby25]

Especially because the coverage is actually good.

[@topspot4834]

Agreed, but Maydena gonna need to step up their game after this madness! I wish Bernard, Gee, Matt and any other rider with a lotta money took over the Cup instead of UCI.

[@BealeIam]

Yep was thinking last night, Bernard, Gee, Dan Ath, Matt, Bren dog, Olly wilkins should all get together and create a redbull hardline world series. 10 races.

[@BOLLOX64]

I was wondering about the lack of safety-net. Good call on installing one. Mad respect guys!

[@thefamilylow]

Holy shit. That crash at 53:14 was gnarly.

[@digbysirchickentf2315]

Did the lip spit the bike out sideways? If he hadn't bailed what would have happened? EDIT Just saw Matts video angle, he didn't bail on purpose, the force at he lip spat him off the bike.

[@thefamilylow]

@@digbysirchickentf2315it looked pretty greasy, so I wouldn’t be surprised if the bike slipped on the lip causing him to come out at a weird angle. Thankfully he bailed, meaning the bike couldn’t injure him further by landing on him.

[@svdk1506]

Looked like the compression at the bottom of the roll in got him forward on the bike a bit, then the lip kicked him out the front as a result

[@Ivypoison23]

@@digbysirchickentf2315 The radius on that jump is way too quick. For how much speed you take into that jump, there’s not enough flat space. It would also help to have about 5-6 ft at the end of the take of that didn’t curve for the riders to help set up. I build jumps with snow, not dirt, so there may be a lot more into bike park building that I don’t see myself. But there’s a few things that just seem off about this jump.

[@CalQaida]

Full 200mm compression right before leaving the ramp spat him out the front door. Jimbo took it like a champ!

[@senorbokchoy]

This is beyond next level riding . Much respect to anyone who does this .

[@Proranis]

i swear ive never been this scared watching a jump on youtube my god

[@gatonero6261]

I feel you mate. 🥵

[@gravitytester1963]

I literally yelled Oh my GOD when Jimbo appeared in Bernard's camera shot waving his arms frantically with no bike under him. My wife came running into the room asking "what's wrong.? Is everything OK?

[@Together-o6e]

@@gravitytester1963噢！no

[@markworthington1710]

Christ you where making me anxious with that dog on the landing ramp

[@MrLapin-LL]

I was glued to my screen for this LSD! I was silent and stress the whole time! God this is GNARLY with a capital GNARLY!

[@dunkie976]

Massive massive respect BK and all of the riders out there, It's so great to see the process that you go through to suss out these enormous and unridden features, even though its a "through the fingers" watch, it's frikking amazing 👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@JTkayakanglersweden]

Absolute insane, This years Hardline looks like a video game. Oh lord...can`t wait to see this.

[@wafi84]

They need to rename it "Red Bull Very Hardline"

[@crashburn1379]

nah, someone from the comment section has called it "too bike parky" lol

[@KonnyP]

@@crashburn1379 what do you mean bikepark, I have multiple tracks like this in my local woods 😂

[@crashburn1379]

@@KonnyP he probably has ridden this type of trails in his local, feels like a walk in the park for him 🤣🤷‍♂️

[@DirtlovR]

Hardline Pro Max™

[@Martynz77]

Bernard & Matt really insane on this one. No 50/50 for the big jump. Lucky Jim is ok. 😮

[@donutbarbell]

Matts skill level on any bike is wild. Good luck for the race Bernard!

[@aftondanforth7387]

This is insane

[@Twentykixx]

Bernard, please wear a crown to the next DH UCI event. Let everyone know who the real King is in bike racing sports! Wow! That was epic! Incredible watching you all have a day out.

[@richardabbott3530]

Is it just me ,my heart is racing just watching.respect to all

[@BealeIam]

Insane dude!! I love the differences in your and Matt's approach. You are like his mentor this gnarly stuff. I think that canyon gap just goes to prove how hard Bren dog and his crew got shaged in the arse at Rampage. The gap they created and rode was insane and easily a gold medal.

[@rafalk7230]

That was sick!!! I'm speechless. My HR was high when watching the show. It looked gnarly on the recording, I can't imagine how gnarly that really is. You guys are DH superheroes!

[@rodneyfountain4927]

This one will go down in history. We've all say at the top of some roll-in or other and felt the fear, but how you lot do it...well, I've no idea. Thanks for the update at the end too, we needed to know that. Thanks for all you do for the sport and our own sense of ourselves as riders.

[@ThunderStruckMTB]

One of the most stressful LSDs ever. Absolutely amazing BK.

[@derrickgurney]

Watching that makes me think i cud go out and absolutely send anything, until i get to that 5ft gap jump and ride around it.😂 Unreal skills, and hats off to the dig crew.

[@borthwey]

That crash landing was masterful. He rolled perfectly, dissipated all the force. A work of art.

[@barrydekock140]

51:52 "fuck me I almost missed it" hit me real hard. Thought he was going off on that first view! BK you're an absolute elite animal! The longer I follow you the more I realise what a beast you are. Matt Jones and Jimbo beasts as well - so glad that he's "alright". Frothing!

[@corbettlovesbikes]

Absolutely mental. You guys are definitely wired different. 🤘

[@Wee-Lee-MTB]

On a serious note, redbull amping things up like this, someone's going to literally die soon. Its becoming way more gnarly then it even needs to be. Is it going to take a death or serious paralysis of a rider to realise things don't have to be that wild! I know the riders know the risks as do all who ride. Really hope that on the day everyone makes it down safely in 1 piece. Respect to anyone doing this. God speed guys n gals 🤟❤🙏

[@daveaufradern6658]

Agreed 100%. There is a limit. And this feature seems not "safe" even for top-notch riders. Maybe it will be more controllable if they change the lip. Still, this is bonkers....

[@rubenTR309]

Yeah my opinion is. Either make something a timed event. DH. Or a trick event. Crankworx. But not both.

[@MrBrenos]

Haha come on mate. These are the best mountain bikers in the world wanting to keep progressing. Good luck telling them they can’t. The reason there is a hardline is not because of Red bull, but the riders. They wanted a challenge. The same thing was said when Rampage first come on the scene. “This is crazy, someone’s going to die”

[@Wee-Lee-MTB]

@@MrBrenos guess you've never ridden in wet windy Wales.... Yeah I see your point but death is on the cards in MTB real soon. Gives the sport a great look then doesn't it..

[@Wee-Lee-MTB]

@@MrBrenos Told ya... canyon gap has now been scrapped... even BK has sense... the Athertons are fucking mad period. No fear is not healthy. BK knows the score!!!

[@jameswilkinson3949]

Oh wow that is insane. Mad respect to you all. Pushing the sport to the next level and brining us along for the ride

[@mrbbqcraig]

You all sent it EPIC... Jim, bloody awesome dude 😎... cheers to you 🤟🎶

[@BonkTheNose]

That crash was sooo scary, glad Jim's alright

[@TheRustycrank]

Mad video. scarier than the nastiest horror movie ive ever seen!! especially having already seen Jim's crash! those nerves before the big jump, practising the run in, coaching each other off it, and the elation when you hit it - thats us on 10 footers!!! insane

[@bennyheng662]

Safetynet,was a goood decision 😂

[@sultanabran1]

maybe before the testing started.

[@vickyking3408]

I love how you all help each other out power to the MTBs

[@TweezerShred]

As someone in California, standing in misty rain sounds so refreshing . Crazy track

[@skankwave5245]

you always want what you dont have.. rest of the world would kill for california weather haha

[@odd_job_007]

This is next level insane lol. Fair play boys, rather you lot than me!

[@ifitrollsrideit530]

I wish I enjoyed anything as much as Lada enjoys a good walk in the mud.

[@josbasstakes]

This was stressful to watch, the level being pushed by these guys is death defying and insane amounts of skill and precision. Everybody be safe, I don't need to see near death to appreciate the difficulty!! Absolute respect, LOVE this sport.

[@glitchman3194]

Positive thoughts and prayers for Jim. It looked like a rough one hopefully he is okay. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy the ride

[@davefellows]

That gorge jump is terrifying, mad respect! Jim very lucky to walk away without any injuries!

[@LZ13409]

Bro… got me goosebumps watching you jump it the first time!

[@simonlarkin6347]

As crazy as it is and a massive amount of respect to anyone attempting that river gap. You have tons more skill and nerves than I ever will have. The gap reminds me of loads of motorcycle stunts from the 70’s and 80’s where the man made landing ramps where the end of the road for some of them daredevils. I’m surprised that H&S haven’t been on your backs about a catch net. But still massive respect 🫡

[@Ganiscol]

Nerve wrecking! I kept telling myself it wouldn't have been uploaded if something went catastrophically wrong, but then this far left landing and Jim ejecting - it's hard to watch these features, just like at Rampage! 😬 Good to hear Jim got away with that one, he hit the deck from high up, ey! Also good to hear there will be a safety net down below, I was wondering why there wasn't one.. "Thanks for flying Air Hardline with your favorite test pilot BK" I think the only person on this hill not biting nails was Lada Man...

[@johannesvagt96]

Bro i‘m so scared about the dog😂😂 Hope you all have the fun and time of your life 🔥🔥🔥💪🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@turdwarbler]

That top section ending in snake river canyon is just mad, gnarly bonkers, I cant see everybody doing that without some safety being put in. Much respect to you 3 guys , amazing end to the vid, glad to see everybody is fit and well after that. Cant wait for hardline next week. UCI course builders take note, this is what a real DH track looks like. !!!

[@aldomaresca9994]

that muddy dog is having a great time, love em

[@JB-lu1hp]

You're an absolute savage for opening that. I got sweaty palms watching.

[@comedyash]

This is beyond gnarly the most insane Hardline has ever been I can't believe that canyon gap you gotta be so brave to hit that! Mirical Jim survived that brutal crash with no serious injury. Stay safe out there BK.

[@MikeGlorfindel]

You know it’s mental when Bernard says “it’s gnarly” at each stop on the walk through and the test run! 🤘😱

[@andrewcalvert8035]

Athy - "it'll work!!" That means he's already ridden it!! The imagination of the course builders is awesome!!!

[@downhillupside]

The process for learning these large features is so interesting. One of my favourite videos in a while. Also, amazing track

[@YOLOSWAG420_]

the waterfall feature is so cool and fresh, loving the new course!

[@booger5514]

Absolutely mental!! HarderLine! “Got real bad jet lag. I’m going to sit down for a sec” 😂😂 So glad Jim is OK!

[@tarlwood2238]

Jet lag would have been funny too but Matt said "I got real bad jelly legs, I have to sit down"

[@masonchandler4269]

“I know the speed I want but I won’t know till I’m off it” the best quote ever!

[@Lylisuvanto]

Glad to heat the last bit! With safety nets etc! Had us all fans worried about this jump I think! Good on you and good luck!

[@aceven24]

Wow what a cyclist! That is nothing less than a spectacular feat. Nice work Dan and the guys for building it and you for being the 1st to test it. Unreal BK

[@tomabram6563]

Absolutely insane looking new line for hardline ,💯💯👌👌

[@Brian2124]

Got vertigo when BK was standing on the edge of the gap. And I was unnaturally afraid for his dog. Tension throughout the entire video. Keep 'em coming. Can't get enough looks at this track.

[@brendonchase9460]

The man! Respect 🙏🏽

[@636kwackers]

My heart was pounding watching this✌🏻Hope Jim is good!

[@jeremybarber4693]

You guys are freaking awesome. Guinea Pig BK, but someone has to. There has to be a line drawn soon, though, guys. That's bordering on madness. Love to see it, but I would rather see you ride another day too.

[@gatonero6261]

Safety-net is quite necessary bc those tiny pads down in the canyon won't save you from dying. The impact would be massive. And even with a net they'll have to recover you by heli. 😄

[@YorkshireDavid]

How you do that is just beyond me, I had sweaty palms and high bph just watching this on the sofa! Good luck everyone and heal up Jim that was some crash.

[@howardjones8629]

Holy crap! Insane track, massive respect to you sending first. Good to hear Jims ok, this stuff is real eh! Awesome content as always, best of luck bud 👍🏼

[@MrATumnus]

Stefan keeping it Kiwi, rocking up in shorts in all weather!

[@nickepps1746]

I don’t know how you can walk with balls that big. Absolutely insane. Fair play legendary

[@jamesoneill2662]

One of the gnarliest dudes on the planet

[@graethom]

Word of the day: Gnarly.... and it's an understatement!!! Bloody hell mate, that's the scariest thing on wheels! What a show this is going to be!!!!

[@ubmtb2504]

Hey BK ... unbelievable this jump ... you are the best!!!

[@BockaufBiken]

Absolutely insane! Despite all the shown jumping madness I am amazed what a beautiful place this is! The Uk ist the one and only venue for Hardline!

[@MarkieMTB]

Holy shit, happy to hear Jims ok, that looked gnarly and good stuff BK, you guys have big bollocks and i respect it massively and mad props to Matt as well, you guys are so good !

[@One-foot-skank]

Respect man, don’t know how you can ride a bike with balls that big 😅

[@nicktoozoff1362]

Holy S&@T BK. That was mental!!! You sir, have a set of cohones bigger than that canyon!! Mad respect!! I really felt for Jenna sitting in the background watching. Glad to hear Jim is ok.

[@jurassic690]

Balls of steel BK!

[@macsays2834]

I feel sick just seeing that gap.. Kudos boys, massive respect!!

[@Kradlum]

Gee's face when you ask "Are you riding this tomorrow?"

[@Kradlum]

And then Matt's face when you get into the uplift for the test run! "We've gone on Hardline by mistake!"

[@lindsaymcpherson4744]

My heart was doing 190bpm when Bernard went for that canyon and the other lad that made it and the one who crashed You lads have dumpster size fkn Balls ,insane only slightly describes what these guys are doing O.M.G.

[@Coolcmsc]

Holy Heck that’s, that’s… no words Bernard! Sending all the biggest new stuff first and feeding back for the rest of the RBH crew is just sooooo generous 😊 You are the RBH GOAT in Australia and Wales for showing the rest the way. And Matt’s still dialling up his 12 month odyssey and Jim’s such a big beast too - impressively well judged bail. Also, I’ve just noticed I’m struggling to type 😂

[@stirfrybry1]

This is absolutely amazing.

[@ChrisC-hy9qq]

Lada’s fave track walk ever ! 🤣🐶👏🏻

[@davidcavazos6179]

Love that feeling of hitting something first

[@ashleytombs]

I did say Dan and the crew had a big surprise and it would make 100 foot doubles team and I wasn’t wrong OMG Fairplay G to be the first to hit this is absolutely insane Plus I’ve never heard Bernard sound scared before but I think this was the first time he actually was massive respect to him and Matt and like everyone else so so happy to see Jim walked away that was gnarly this hardline course makes Tour de gnar look like the old hardline course 😂😂. Good luck to everyone this weekend

[@benjaminhparkerphotography8791]

Man that weather 😮. Track looks insane!

[@Lizzie_MTB]

So gnarly! How does him make flying across a ravine without a bike look so graceful?!

[@RicardoPetrazzi]

Tat was just incredible guys. 🤯🤯👏👏👏👏🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@alleng2011]

Been watching action sports for a long time and that canyon gap is the scariest jump I’ve ever seen!

[@MoorheadsRAD47]

I love everything you guys do. I’m a huge fan!!! But I gotta say. As a professional in the safety world. There is definitely a disregard for it. I comment with love. Just be safe boys!!

[@eightlivesdownmtb]

BK is The Man 🔥🔥🔥

[@simonandrew6875]

Glad to hear you're adding a safety net. It's already insanely gnarly without someone actually terminating themselves on the canyon gap live on tv

[@littlehobbies]

so sick BK glad to see everyone made it out relatively ok with what you all just tackled. also really glad to hear there will be a lip change and a net, HARDLINE will be mega !!

[@tommyo_o3897]

You are the man!!!

[@gustavofrings8345]

Even while watching my hurt was beating!!! Damn it!! What a nutter BK!!🔥🔥😱😱😱😱

[@will.iam.b]

Absolutely fearless

[@jamesleonard9703]

Just another day at the track. I'm glad they are putting in a net. No worries,Jim. Part of being a downhill mountain biker. I'M GLAD YOU ARE OK.

[@isaacgrey1310]

These hardline testing videos are the insannneeee. Get on BK ⚡️

[@topspot4834]

I couldn't tell from Matt's video that the on/off and 90 ft gap are right after the ravine jump. Insane course. Terrifying but can't wait!

[@JayGee6996]

That run up really needs a barrier either side in case someone slides off the edge, the fact it will make it harder to capture footage should be irrelevant. I’m pleased there’s going to be a safety net as that jump was ready to take someone’s life. Whoever is providing H&S guidance to red bull needs to revaluate what an acceptable level of risk is.

[@ayrtonquint6248]

Now this is downhill. So knarly you are the man Berny! So much respect to you all. Mega