Ryan Wants to Stoke you out - Episode 11 - Trail Steez

by Ryan Berrecloth
Dec 16, 2010 at 16:42

Featured Rider: Wade Simmons

Called the Godfather of Freeride by many, Wade was one of the first guys I looked up to in the business when I started paying attention to the scene. One of the cool things about Wade is that he’s really fun to ride trails with as he’s always having fun and it translates in his riding style.

For this seggy, we hit a new trail up on Fromme Mountain (North Vancouver, BC) that had just been reworked. The forest got a bit snowy on our last day of shooting, but we still had fun.

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58 Comments

  • + 11
flag sidermang (Dec 20, 2010 at 13:14)
 i want a classic FROriders webisode please...

wade, tippie and schley are kings amongst men!
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flag dirteveryday (Dec 20, 2010 at 13:54)
 Im with you bro.
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flag dirtbagluvin (Dec 20, 2010 at 13:47)
 I've had the pleasure of ripping w/ Wade on Seymour, and just like was said- he sees things a bit differently. He epitomizes flow and smooth riding style. Great to see him in his native environment!! I liked how he aired a few rollers and Ryan had to suck 'em up.
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flag leelau (Dec 20, 2010 at 13:51)
 well to be fair - Wade's on a RM Slayer and Ryans on a Podium (correct me if I'm wrong but that look likes the same bike as in the first part of the video). Bobsled's not a big bike trail but still fun on any bike
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flag mountainbkrmatt (Dec 20, 2010 at 14:06)
 Ryan is riding a Delirium
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flag dirtbagluvin (Dec 21, 2010 at 13:57)
 I hear ya leelau.....I rode all over BC for 2.5 months this spring/summer, and some places (William's Lake for instance) didn't need a DH sled at all!! That being said, I didn't complain (too much) when we rode flatter trails, just pumped, pedaled, and flowed AS HARD AS I COULD!!! I also hear the Podium is a very poppy bike.........hopefully I'll be able to tell you better this next year!!!
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flag phat (Dec 20, 2010 at 20:09)
 Is it just me or is Ryan a pretty average rider? Not to be a hater, but how does he get sponsorship etc. I think the bulk of riders in Nelson are as good or better than him. I enjoy these vids but they are all kind of average to me ( I know I sound like Simon Cowell on Idol). I guess it doesn't hurt when your bro is one of the biggest names in the game.... anyhow, I'm just saying. I think Ryan did these "Stoke vids" to promote himself for his sponsors. Sorry Ryan.... but love Wade!
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flag leelau (Dec 20, 2010 at 20:38)
 I think there's more to getting sponsored then just riding. Perhaps you should look at the "professional" part of being a pro-rider as also being presentable, articulate and being able to articulate a thought without saying "dude", "rad" or generally sounding like a tool? I have no idea whether the "bulk of riders in Nelson" are bro-tards unable to say a word to the camera without coming across like idiots. I also have no idea whether the "bulk of riders in Nelson" are able to put together a video-series comparable to what Ryan has done in terms of getting exposure. Bottom line, Ryan seems like the kind of rider with the package of skills, professionalism (there's that word again) and media-savvy who's able to justify being sponsored.

Of course, I could be completely off-base and Ryan's only being sponsored because he's riding his brothers coat-tails as you imply.
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flag phat (Dec 20, 2010 at 21:08)
 Don't get me wrong, he is a solid rider but maybe I have just been spoiled by so many epic videos on Pinkbike that these just don't do it for me. As for professionalism, I completely agree that he does represent the sport and himself very well. I think that mtn biking in general has very well spoken athletes and not as many "tools" as some other mainstream sports. When I see interviews by guys like Atherton or Kinrade they come off intelligent and engaging (as does Ryan). I do however feel that making connections through his brother has certainly helped his career. Given 20 riders of the same calibre, a sponsor would take a "Berrecloth" any day over an unknown name.

I do appreciate Ryan's love of the two wheeled pleasure sled and his pursuit of having fun.... which is why we all ride.
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flag trailchef (Dec 20, 2010 at 22:32)
 no brainer, if you see an add with Barrecloth on it you start reading it, you don't stop reading it when you realize it's Ryan. we all watched the whole video, not just because wade was in it. he must be O.K. if he's good enough for Simmons to ride with.
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flag shred-i (Dec 21, 2010 at 19:57)
 I watched the whole video just because Wade was in it. Truth be told out of all these stoke vids i've only watched three the whole way through shredding with Gully,Squamish and this one(just to watch Wade shred period). The others were ok. Ryan rides way better than me and i would love to shred with both! Now lets go ride, shall we? Oh yeah i know Kenny Smith kills it, i can just do without the story board.
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flag toddonbike (Dec 22, 2010 at 17:28)
 I'm stoked and I think it's gracious of him to make his guests shine. Ryan may not be the hottest rider but definitely among the coolest.
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flag usedabused (Dec 21, 2010 at 6:36)
 i just have to reply. i rode with a group of riders a few yrs ago may long weekend in kelowna. a huge group with a lot of rippers. ryan was in there and even though these trails were new to him he stood out. he was one of the fastest and did all the stunts with ease. kind of quiet but seemed like a good dude. rad too hehe
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flag MrMania (Dec 20, 2010 at 13:52)
 Approaching critical stoke levels...must...go...ride....
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flag leelau (Dec 20, 2010 at 13:04)
 Love the sepia old school tones on the GoPro footage. Very nicely done. Holy pumptrack on the trail
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flag oceen246 (Dec 21, 2010 at 1:15)
 This video has a great riding style. There was nothing big or dangerous but the swagger they have riding is tits!
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flag Mountain-Manic (Dec 20, 2010 at 17:44)
 Under normal circumstances this would have stoked me out like crazy, but now that snow is falling in the alpine mountains, it seems like all i'm interested in is my board! Awesome video though. Cool
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flag Milo123 (Dec 20, 2010 at 13:51)
 That was so good I loved it how they were just having fun by jumping everything not trying to race each other, does anyone else think Wade looks abit like Brian Lopes with glasses in that picture on the link.
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flag reallybigmantis (Dec 20, 2010 at 16:06)
 i guess the only downside of being sponsored by oakley is that you have to wear their butt-ugly sunglasses. they look like the front end of a japanese drift car.
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flag charvey9 (Dec 20, 2010 at 21:54)
 I'm stoked! Especially to that song, one of my all-time favorites...don't know why it never crossed my mind as a good riding tune.
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flag skid (Dec 20, 2010 at 12:58)
 AWESOME video.
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flag wolfe38 (Dec 22, 2010 at 20:48)
 not really.. these videos are getting REALLY boring. every one is pretty much the same thing..this will probably get VOD, even though it does not deserve it.. its getting old..
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flag sbrambleby (Dec 20, 2010 at 15:02)
 haha just got home form riding bobsled a few times and look whats on PB. nice. bit wet today tho
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flag johnnymacf (Dec 20, 2010 at 13:04)
 bobsleigh !
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flag BonkTonk (Dec 20, 2010 at 15:06)
 Wicked Video!!...Loving the Pixies track too....classic band and a classic rider both still bring the style for miles...
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flag GavBurns (Dec 21, 2010 at 1:19)
 THAT IS ONE OF THE BEST TRAILS I'VE EVER SEEN.
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flag sngltrkmnd (Dec 23, 2010 at 22:32)
 Another great vid! I've never ridden Fromme so now I can't wait for the white stuff to melt!
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flag Stinkythad (Dec 21, 2010 at 10:24)
 I just want to ride with Wade. When are they going to give that a way? Great video.
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flag Sharonb (Dec 21, 2010 at 20:35)
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flag blueberrybagels (Dec 20, 2010 at 13:32)
 Thanks again for doing this! Good song choice too
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flag hardflex (Dec 20, 2010 at 19:56)
 Wade is the man.
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flag pedalhound (Dec 20, 2010 at 13:55)
 Wade is so friggin smooth...so fun to watch. That got my stoke up....
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flag ebxtreme (Dec 20, 2010 at 13:20)
 Great stoke session Ryan. Thanks! EB
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flag allmountainbiker (Dec 20, 2010 at 20:12)
 Anyone knows how many films more there gonna be? they re great
Thats a nice prize btw
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flag moleman (Dec 22, 2010 at 4:24)
 Best episode yet.
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flag Squampton-Bomber (Dec 23, 2010 at 18:39)
 Helllz yeah! Wade is the MAN!
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flag bockel (Dec 23, 2010 at 12:37)
 ryan really lets you dream

damn stokeing
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flag CasinoKiD (Dec 21, 2010 at 14:14)
 Sweet video man thx! I can't wait to hit up BrianHead!
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flag saso (Dec 21, 2010 at 5:44)
 the winter gets colder the vids get cooler Big Grin
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flag oldskoolflow (Dec 20, 2010 at 16:03)
 mmmm smoother than butter!
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flag bobtjustice (Dec 20, 2010 at 14:44)
 If that doesn't make you want to ride a bike then nothing will.
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flag joaonuno (Dec 20, 2010 at 14:14)
 just a bit stoked
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flag ziolek79 (Dec 20, 2010 at 13:50)
 nice chill video and a fantastic single track.
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flag razacr (Dec 20, 2010 at 15:05)
 ..great style Simmons!! almost the same surfing here at Costa Rica, Lol.
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flag tristan1486 (Dec 20, 2010 at 14:56)
 that trail looks so sick
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flag bondy86 (Dec 20, 2010 at 18:26)
 can we get a Wade vs Kurt Voreis section? Smile
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flag deanw (Dec 20, 2010 at 20:04)
 Rather than a Wade vs Kurt, a Wade and Kurt trail riding section would be amazing to see.

This was a great episode.
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flag brendan24 (Dec 20, 2010 at 13:24)
 what knolly is he riding
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flag mountainbkrmatt (Dec 20, 2010 at 14:05)
 Delirium
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flag DARKSTAR63 (Dec 20, 2010 at 13:10)
 That was great.
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flag universe (Dec 20, 2010 at 23:08)
 Well the music fits...
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flag cornstar (Dec 21, 2010 at 14:59)
 This makes me wet!
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flag ChinoJ10 (Dec 20, 2010 at 19:21)
 Awesome !
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flag cervo (Dec 20, 2010 at 14:49)
 Chimmones rocks Wink...
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flag booboo-rider (Dec 20, 2010 at 17:03)
 WADE!
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flag jptothetree (Dec 21, 2010 at 10:09)
 kills it!
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flag SthFRider (Dec 20, 2010 at 16:24)
 Whats the song?
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flag SeanC1 (Dec 21, 2010 at 1:20)
 "Where is my mind" by The Pixies
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