The Ride Companion - Bernard Kerr on testing Red Bull Hardline, bike setup secrets, season recap and more

Bernard Kerr on testing Red Bull Hardline, bike setup secrets, season recap and more

07/17/24 • 126 min

Ya boy BK is back in the studio!! In part one of this episode, Olly and Davi discuss recent news, trying to book Travis Pastrana, and the Goodwood Festival of Speed. In part two, Olly sits down with Bernard Kerr to recap his season so far and much more. Bernard shares insights from testing features at Red Bull Hardline in Tasmania and Wales, explains how Red Bull prioritizes athletes' best interests, and reveals the strategy behind Jim Monro's gap jump crash footage and its massive viewership. He also breaks down his season, including not qualifying in Val di Sole, the mudder in Les Gets, and offers secret training and bike setup tips. Bernard also shares some inside knowledge about Dakotah Norton’s bar height, discusses why Amaury Pierron is so fast, and loads more...

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