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Darren Berrecloth
27th June 2005
James
Darren Berrecloth is a busy guy. He's forever filming and roadtripping all over the place for films and photoshoots.
He's also one of the leaders in the whole freeride movement, he's the face all the kids see in the vids, and his riding more than steps up to the mark when its needed.
FTMB: Name?
Darren Berrecloth
Age?
23
Location?
Qualicum Beach BC Canada
How did you get into riding bikes?
I was always rippin around on a bike and then i started to bmx race
Have you ever raced?
Ya ive done a little downhill racing a long time ago
How about in the future, does DH or 4x tempt you?
Yeah totally I just really dont have the time
Where's your favourite place to ride?
Around my hometown or Whistler or Utah
Fave buddy to ride with?
Probably my brother or Jordie Lunn
Why did you start doing mountain biking when you were doing so well in BMX?
I moved from Seattle to Vancouver to go to school and my brother reintroduced me into the sport riding the shore and I just was having so much fun I couldnt stop i'm sure everyone can understand that
Who do you look up to in life?
Any person who has lived a long happy life.
Whats your favourite ice-cream flavour?
Cookies and cream for sure
Whos sponsoring you at the moment then?
Specialized, Race Face, Manitou Suspension, Adidas eyewear, Dakine, Vans Thule bike rack systems, e.thirteen, Hayes brakes, Shimano also Bombshell wheels.
You're in a load of movies, things like NWD and The Collective really kicked off freeride, where do you see it going?
I see it going the same direction but the films will just keep gettin better and better.
Favourite bike film so far?
Disorderly Conduct
What prepares you mentally for a drop or stunt that, even with your experience, is pushing your limits?
I just visualize what i have to do and put my foot on the pedal
Do you push yourself hard to keep up with the other guys in terms of stunts?
I push myself because I love to learn new things and progress as a rider
The Red Bull Rampage was a defining event for freeride, what do you think is going to be the next big thing?
Slopestyle, its tha bomb
Whats next for Darren Berrecloth? What are you up to this year?
Travelling so much that it would make u sick check out my itinerary at darrenberrecloth69.com so lots of filming as always and lots of contests.
Do you prefer the big hucks, or the more technical lines?
I love it all each has its own challenges
Whats your favourite story to tell when you're out road tripping?
Probably the time i got busted riding my 50 in downtown vancouver and spent a night in the klink
The huck in the Dakine ad, how big was it?
30 plus but super technical
How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?
As much as the woodchuck could
This is from one of our users, how do kids get big gnar arms like you to look cool in sleeveless tees?
Spend every day digging at the trails youll get huge guns and youll have dope jumps to ride
Whats life like as a freerider, hard work or fun and games?
Some days its super hard work but only because i make it hard and then others are pretty laid back
Gearbox/hub drive bikes, are they the next big thing in MTB?
Dont really know i think my derailleur works fine
What bikes have you got setup at the moment, whats the spec like?
Well my favourite is the Specialized Supercross Trail it has Manitou front and rear shocks with ti springs Race Face components, Bombshell wheels, Specialized tyres, specialized seat, Hayes brakes and Shimano drivetrain with e thirteen chainguide.
Anyone you'd like to thank?
All my sponsors the photographers the filmakers my friends and family and my girl alex for being there for me.
Big thanks to Darren for doing the interview when he's mega busy. Check out darrenberrecloth69.com for all your bearclaw needs..
All photos are taken from darrenberrecloth69.com and are copyright of their respective owners.
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