Three Peaks with Rob Warner | SHIMANO

A party boy MTB downhill racer in the 90s, or the face of the Red Bull UCI world cup. Chances are you've heard of Rob Warner. Watch as Rob shares his rollercoaster life story whilst taking on some of the UK's most grueling ascents aboard his EP8 powered Vitus E-Sommet.
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[@jakkola]

I'm watching this with tears in my eyes... Those were the years when I started mountainbiking, watching World Cup for hours, working at bike shops, shredding local trails on my heavy bike. Nearly 30 years later, I'm still doing it - because of guys like him giving me inspiration. Thank you!

[@TheDave007007]

One of the most charming TV personalities I have ever seen, Rob makes the races twice as fun.

[@rusty2222]

Warner is the heart & soul of DH. If he follows Red Bull out the door in '23, then I don't know what.

[@rusty2222]

@@robinbreeds9217 Discovery take over next year...

[@gabrielsegura1530]

Thats one or the stupidest decisions the UCI have made? Red bull literally put the sport on the spotlight not only dh also xc

[@rusty2222]

@@gabrielsegura1530 I agree Gabriel, looks like the end of an era to me.

[@AaronDav-nq8hk]

didnt know about that, man i hope they dont rekt it

[@jacquesduplessis6175]

What? Seriously?!

[@peteys_mtb]

Rob Warner is the spirit of MTB for me, it just doesnt matter how yo ride where you ride or what your riding, just have some fucking fun and enjoy being outdoors acting like a kid. well done shimano for making his vid.

[@amiri1986]

i love this man so much, this dude and tippie are just the spirit of mtb.

[@Andy-Mc]

Steve Peat?

[@thebikehub7421]

Couldn’t agree more!!

[@hassebir]

Tired of all the polished stuff? Watch Rob. He's NOT! Love it!

[@JPedroso62]

The best speech ever about electric bikes. And DH sport is what it is today because of this guy. Thank you Rob Warner.

[@Bearded_Mountain_Biker]

Such an amazing video Rob! e-bikes have changed my life as well. I had some medical things come up over the last couple of years, and with that aging and gaining weight. I just couldn't keep up with my friends. The people that I cemented years long friendships. I started hating long rides, and anything with a bunch of elevation gain. I started avoiding joining group rides as I knew I'd be making everyone wait at the top. Then, while I was waiting on a surgery that I knew was going to keep me off my bike for 8 weeks, my buddies and I went on a bike trip to Cumberland, and they chipped in on an e-bike for me for the day. I had zero expectations when I threw my leg over it, and I fully expected it to be a terrible experience once the climb was over. Boy, was I ever wrong! I had the best ride of my life! While I was healing from the surgery, I started planning on buying an e-bike. The best decision I've made. I love riding again!!

[@rabwardell758]

What a brilliant film. I’ve never heard Rob Warner talk openly about his career as a rider and as a commentator, and I enjoyed hearing him speak honestly about his successes and struggles. I’ve also really enjoyed Rob’s commentary over the past years too. It makes me really happy to see him fall in love with mountain biking again!

[@AaronDav-nq8hk]

What a absolute legend, i cannot imagine watching a DH race without him commentating!

[@richardseller3733]

First time I've ever seen Rob was on EMBN and then he started his own channel, I was hooked. He's reinvented himself several times and persevered through the good times and the bad. Think he can connect with a wide variety of people and has one of those personalities draws people in. In truly look forward to new content and enjoy the different things he brings to KZbin and all of us.

[@shillindylan]

Absolute legend! The joy it brings me to hear his voice over every radical clip you see! The sport wouldn't be the same without him.

[@jeroenymous82]

Rob is just an epic bloke! Loads of humour, sarcasm and self-mockery.. The fun and serious sides it's all genuine. I totally agree with what he says about rediscovering the fun of mountain biking thanks to the emtb, same story from me.. Rob is for me the ambassador of mountain biking and not to take yourself and life too seriously but just have fun 🤙🏻

[@robjonson629]

Well done Shimano for supporting this national treasure.👍🏽

[@maglessy4944]

One of the most beautiful videos about MTB that I've ever seen!

[@wallyr.7854]

I’ve always been a proponent that an honest video will always reach further and will be remembered longer than any other video. I love this video, I’ve been a fan of Rob Warner since the mid 90s and to hear his story told by him, combined with the amazing scenery and that awesome E bike, I absolutely love this video, one of the best video I’ve watched on KZbin in a very long time. Thank you Shimano and thank you Rob for coming back 🙏🏻

[@kylemckinnon9293]

Segment 3. Summed up and perfectly explained riding for so many ppl today.. very well put.

[@IT-fr4wb]

Cheers Rob, you put your finger right-on what’s so renewing about ebikes. my health was knackered by a heart event +here I am still getting out doing t whole adventure thing, sometimes by myself, but engaged in BIG fun.

[@desertratmtb]

Good to know that you found yourself! Great video and even better story! 🤘🏽👍🏽

[@benjybluehat]

Ah no, despite Rob being much younger than me, he was my absolute hero and it makes me so sad to think he has even one negative thought or memory in MTB. So glad he stuck at everything he's been a part of. Rob, you are the man. 💙 Edit: ...and still is my absolute hero.

[@Andy-Mc]

100% legend, hall of famer for sure! I enjoyed reading and occasionally watching Rob and Steve in the early days and I still love it now they’ve both evolved along with the sport…Warners commentating MAKES the event, be it DH,XC, FMX whatever it may be I enjoy it!! 🍻 Rob for the last 20+ years!!

[@giorgioramundo7531]

Thank you for everything Rob

[@kevincross9206]

That last line says it all. Great work Rob 👊🏼

[@tyronehale4017]

Rob Warner you sir are an absolute legend 🙌 you bring fun, and excitement to the world of biking💯

[@Gritts56]

Rob... I'm older than you and I've followed your career since those early days. I have also just gone to the electric side... I agree totally with you... I look forward to riding again. I've even entered a 42 mile sportive in May. I found this video inspirational... Motivational... Thanks for sharing... Long live the egg

[@jonnywalker169]

Warner "the man" you hit it on the nail (with a big hammer) great year 97 Chateau-dOex I was there riding but mostly watching in amazement at you Tomac Palmer Missy Peaty all ov em great times 🍺👍

[@mtbalpinecounty]

I concur. We all have our hills to climb. I was ,as any kid with a bike, embraced freedom. Late 60's was my time. That's all I wanted to do, and explore. Newspapers routes, Rides to Reservoirs, ride to the big cities and a lake I liked to fish. Then came Clunkers and the advent of OffRoad bikes. Bingo, I'm on it! Places I could only point at now was only a matter of desire. And was always thirsty for the Explore. SF boy, road Mt. Tamalpais in the days of the greats! I've met them all. Now Lake Tahoe. Here comes the Sun. I found a new Me! No matter where I went, it was never a bad day! Few Mtb riders then in the Mid 80s. But us few raged on creating dreams and lines. Alot of those old dreams are ridable now., and more so.. FS, Yow! Next chapter..in short, game changer. Worked in a Sports shop and road the best Big Red S bikes. And many other privateers. Those were amazing Daze. Boom, I moved and was a Dad. Life in the saddle mostly stopped. I dreamed constantly of Tahoe and to ride again. But my sons now are a reflection of me. Born to the saddle. Next chapter, I'm back in Tahoe area. 11 yrs lost. How much faster and harder can I ride? It took alot of time. I'm now 59. But the dream kept my Soul Alive. Never give up on your dreams for there are only 3 things in life worth living. Health, Your Prodigy and Your Dreams. Money can wait. If I die poor, never can I look back and say "I Wish". That's the last thing any human should say on thier diying bed. And my bed will be in a saddle, over a cliff if I can make it! Yippie! Biggest Air Ever..💪

[@hammyh1165]

🥚 Fantastic story . I fell out of love with MTB too it just became too much of a struggle , ebike has changed my life again ♥️. I think the UCI selling broadcasting rights to Discovery could drive DH into the abyss again , not everyone has access to Discovery, whereas anyone with internet around the world can watch it streamed live for free on Redbull. I hope I'm wrong though.

[@Tomw-e3g]

We must be a similar age but I don’t have half your talent on a bike. I remember your kaprun in 1996 like it was yesterday and nobody cheered harder than me I was so happy you won, I wanted Hope C2’s after that lol you cost me a fortune! I never knew about the negative things you had with the sport but the pressure you must have been under must have been stressful, I only ride for pleasure but if it was for a living it’s easy to imagine hating it for a while. I’m properly buzzing that you’ve reconnected with the riding side of it and you didn’t need commentary training, all the world thought your commentary on Peaty’s World Cup win was class, another hoarse voice moment of joy for all the world and it wouldn’t have been the same without you. Thanks for everything you did and still do. I’m attached to the old shxt because of you, JMC, Peaty and that French lad that won everything and still ride an old 90’s bike up at Sutton bank as often as I can. Thanks Rob, what an honest video and a legend you are. It was emotional watching that. Great work 👍👍👍

[@velofiends8849]

You can teach an old dog new tricks. And You are the best Sports commentator ever, and cycling would not be the same without your voice.

[@andrewjohnson9896]

What a wonderful and very honest video, I did love those early Freecaster commentaries, but you have grown and improved as time time has gone on, but there is still that same love for the sport that came across in the early videos. Keep it going.

[@tshansen]

You guys are killing it with this content. Holy crap i enjoyed this so much. I have no clue who Rob Warner is, but i sure like him after seeing this. Splendid 👏🏻

[@elvingtonred]

I'm with you Rob, I started in 2000 and took my lad, as I got older (I'm now nearly 64) As my fitness buggered off, I felt it was a grind. I couldn't keep up with the youngsters anymore, I started to fall away from it. But then 2.5 years ago I got my YT Decoy, fcuk me, I'm addicted once more, I don't give 2 fucks what other bikers say, who likes grinding uphill? That's right, Roadies! Love your commentary on my favourite sport of downhilling, there's nothing like it, it's a crime all the coverage roadies get on T.V.

[@ddsgardening7437]

I'm in the same situation I'm 66 been riding for 40yrs been Ebing since 2019 I'm riding like I'm 40 again

[@chickenclips]

A true legend and a gift to the wonderful world of MTB. Thank you for everything Mr Warner.

[@kristianhoyle1408]

First time I ever came across Rob was when chainspotting came out on vhs. Loved his no fucks given attitude. I Rode dh after being inspired then trials for a bit then gave up mtb all together for years! Started riding motorbikes, enduro and trials and Only recently I’ve bought an ebike and I’m back out exploring hassle free on the mountains loving life! 48yrs old now but thanks to ebiking I can still get on and ride even with my knackered knees 😂 keep up the good work RW 👊🏼🍻

[@PaulRichards78]

Very cool indeed Have a lot of respect for his honesty

[@matthiasrhodes9501]

Well that was an enjoyable watch and listen. Thx Rob and Shimano!

[@chrisredmond3093]

Your a British legend Rob. Keep it up and All Hail The Egg!

[@st1ffee]

Really enjoyed your honesty do you think if you had your time again you would have done anything different. I to fell out of love with mountain biking and took up trail running I retired a year and half ago had a go of an e bike and was blown away so treated myself to one and I love it for all the same reasons as you.

[@NP-th1mo]

I had the same feeling a couple of weeks ago, jumping on an E-bike and actually enjoying riding up as well as down. It’s has bought that same feeling back.

[@Greyarcher1]

Fantastic! Really putting words on the EMTB what a wonderful thing it is,its like a'Traials motorbike and an MTB Had a'Baby 🤪 started MTB in -94 got bored after some 15+years and quit completly,and then tested an EMTB Dang... I am 57 and just longing for the next Ride ........

[@kwakaboy59]

Brilliant! Nice to hear the other side of a legend of MTB. Open, refreshing, & definitely a unique character. Well done Rob. All hail......

[@jonathancole9829]

Let's all hope he's still commentating on the World Cup when it moves over to one of the Discovery platforms.

[@andresquintero7968]

Rob has been a legend as DH rider, as DH commentator he has been the voice of this sport...This dude is amazing!

[@markmurphy7843]

Absolute legend, spoken form the heart!

[@FatBikerVaibhav]

Oh wow ❤️

[@leedryden4502]

Freecaster app was brilliant back in the day with all his one liners , wish it was still available

[@MrAdambinnie]

Not much chance of you seeing this Rob, but you're my hero. I relate to so much of what you say in this. What a journey 🤘

[@MarkJolley]

His enthusiasm while announcing is infectious. Probably like some of the VDs he caught in the nineties while partying.

[@nigelward4026]

Brilliant

[@easty-stage-4-fighter.]

kin hell Rob , you made a serious video, go on lad!!

[@kiwiphil1963]

Non e- bikes or ebikes it’s all about the ride and the freedom out there.

[@corbettlovesbikes]

That was AMAZING.

[@matthewgabb5360]

Great life story , well presented Rob. Thanks e-MTB have given me and my mates that same freedom . The feeling your 21again . Shred till your 60+

[@deangottschall548]

I'm 72 and built my first ebike last year. It has changed my life. I must have back surgery this year and that ebike is going to be what gets me up out of bed and get going again to still have an active life.

[@chukchuk8349]

Everything I've watch with Rob Warner on is mint 👌

[@greencroft]

Rob is like Eddie Waring in rugby, Murray Walker in F1, Dan Maskell in tennis, all commentators with such insight into their own sport, they become a vital part of the sport itself and when they are no longer there, the whole sport feels somewhat different in their absence. Really hope Rob finds a way to stay on the audio feeds from 2023 onwards. And a great video as well.

[@ddsgardening7437]

I totally agree with everything your saying, your a very honest man with a big heart Cheers mate

[@vickyking3408]

Thanks Rob for sharing am &" makes me want to start !!

[@paulmurden7621]

Chapau to Rob for this. Rob just saying it how it is. Bloody brilliant!

[@Cheapsh0t247]

Great film, really captures the emotions of the history of the sport, and also somewhat my journey with it. I have only finished last in the few local xc races I entered and cannot compare to any athlete let alone the likes of Rob. I remember shouting abusive encourage with Rob "Caveman" Warner at the Malvern's festival downhill race many decades back, with his crazy hair. I also hating riding up hills from first time of riding on my local hills in the early 90s with a passion. After getting an eBike back last summer for my 50th birthday, I am now loving riding more than I ever have, I am loosing weight and having so many laughs with mates. All those things that I had really missed after being away from riding for years whilst raising kids and doing up our family home. Now being back in the country side, having adventures but at the same time challenging our minds trying to keep the bikes tyre side down. I couldn't recommend an eBike enough, worth what seems to be every over price penny but the technology advancements today compared to a few years back you can really see the R&D investment these companies have put in to the latest bikes when you ride them for a period of time.

[@warrenspearing1904]

Videos like this are my inspiration for riding my mtb👍❤️🚵🏻

[@gordonglover1158]

awsome to see rob doing mountain biking.

[@aeronphillips8576]

Warner is a legend

[@jimmyponte7746]

Amazing

[@kc3718]

funny, I recall when he first came into the magazines mid 90's, was riding for Saracen ?, can't remember, pretty sure he used to state he prefered motorbikes then....so not much has changed. I still ride they same as I always did, ride from home, over mountains and back,never been to trail park. Horses for courses.

[@johnbruce949]

Big love and respect to you always Rob. Stay a kid 😁👍🏼

[@orange1666]

What an amazingly motivational video , this guy is a great inspiration and such cool locations , real honesty - bravo to your Sir .

[@Andythebrush]

Red bull and Rob Warner, two household names that should never be split up, where would the sport be without them both now.

[@rossridesmtb7497]

All hail the egg! Rob is the man!

[@jamesblood6799]

Rob is an MTB legend and always will be.

[@richardaustin6648]

Live Robs brutal honesty about everything!

[@robww5921]

Love this. A video about life as well as biking! And what's that hike rack....I need that on my van!

[@Watsupwiya]

I've a pair of "Mountain Cycles" "San Andreas", "Hope'd Up" Prob around 90 the builds started, Bought from John at Blazing Saddles, Hebden Bridge, love to follow you down a track a DYFI on them, one has Manitou "MRD X Works" up front, the other has Marzocci 888 RC2H, choose your weapon, see you there, Rick

[@richardkovanda7578]

Rob is legend! We all love him

[@mattdelcomyn8012]

Great stuff Shimano! Thanks!

[@andrewknaub6693]

Nicely said

[@richardmiddleton7770]

What a legend and what a great video! 👍

[@pace_tracker]

Thanks Rob you are the voice of DH!

[@montygti16v11]

One word RESPECT 🙏

[@mikekobylasz3490]

We love you Big Rob

[@timmcdowell3097]

Nice one rob, you are a big part of the story of British mountain biking and many people would be living some shit situations if not for the inspiration provided by guys like you 👍

[@ocbyn]

Great video

[@TRIPLEJUMP1975]

Awesome video Rob 👏👏

[@OMCbuilt]

I really hope he gets hired beyond this season to commentate the UCI MTB events now that Red Bull is out as the broadcast partner.

[@GravityEscapades]

Love it!

[@realchrisslater]

I love this Video!! A real inspiration

[@martintaylor4102]

soundtrack to our mtb lives.....

[@Bob_Shy_132]

I too remember being angry in '97. Must've been something going around then.

[@annegrey-blackman5934]

New Labour. Enough to make anyone incandescent with rage!

[@paulwintermute1495]

This was wonderful 👏

[@TomaszBiegus]

Good Job Rob 😉👍🤘

[@konabikes3353]

Good stuff!

[@MsHigheagle]

It's great to see Rob on the other side

[@Kev.in-Bike]

Superbe vidéo 👌😍

[@hughieross]

Love this!!

[@robhaskins3068]

Emtbs are a Time Machine and they turn us into gleeful kids again and broaden our ability to explore terrain multiplying the joy of one of mans greatest gravity cheating inventions the bicycle. It's not one or the other but ride both Emtbs and naturally aspirated mtbs to enhance the Joy of cycling. Emtbs are not for racing just Fun Fun Fun . E=Mtb²

[@eg3189]

Longest ad for an E-bike ever.

[@campbellclark3458]

What a legend!

[@onoffroadkastenwagen3834]

This man is BIG!

[@njafry]

Amazing. All hail the egg!!!

[@aston108]

Cheers Rob