Pro Dirt Biker Reacts to His Own Race (and crash)

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  • čas přidán 19. 06. 2024
  • Professional dirt bike racer, Brad Groombridge recently competed in Round 3 of the 2022 New Zealand Grand National Cross Country championship! I’d heard that he was going to be there, so mailed him a GoPro helmet camera with an endurance battery setup in advance to wear during the race. It turned out to be an absolute rollercoaster, and Brad captured every second of it! Unfortunately though, he got injured in another motocross race the following weekend. So, off work and with nothing better to do… He joined me on Zoom to watch and react to the footage! Offering unique insight into his thoughts and feelings during this action-packed race!
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    Starring:
    Brad Groombridge - 2022 Kawasaki KX450 ( / brad.groombridge )
    Hosted, narrated & edited by:
    Ash Sowman
    CHAPTERS
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    0:00 Who, What, When, Where, Why & How
    1:48 Intro
    2:05 Catching Up with Brad
    8:13 Start
    13:08 Battle for the Lead
    16:23 Which Position am I In?
    17:20 Time to Check Out
    18:03 Surprise Attack!
    18:39 Arm Pump
    21:09 Then vs. Now
    22:40 Get Back Here
    26:00 How to Deal with Lappers
    27:57 Pit Stop
    28:22 Even Faster?
    29:17 Disaster…
    32:46 Damage Control
    33:50 How Much Time Lost?
    34:36 Final Lap
    37:13 Battle to the Line!
    40:50 After the Finish
    41:48 Why Would You Ban This?
    43:51 End Screen
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Komentáře • 254

  • @MBRacing.
    @MBRacing. Před rokem +157

    this is for sure the best dirt bike video ive seen in awhile

  • @socks2441
    @socks2441 Před rokem +48

    the combination of the commentary, the riding, the location, the incidents. damn this was an amazing race. fantastic.

  • @mrkakbuhn5781
    @mrkakbuhn5781 Před rokem +14

    That finish was so sick! But yeah the real hero definitly is Michelle. What a nice move from her.

    • @mrkakbuhn5781
      @mrkakbuhn5781 Před rokem

      @Ash_sowman. yeah, cant wait to give you my bank details... btw, do you happen to know a nigerian prince? His accountant must have messed something up, I still havent gotten the money :(

  • @vinceseyb2640
    @vinceseyb2640 Před rokem +50

    Mean while back in 38th place lol. Holy shit you guys move, that footage was epic, particularly that last lap. Hats off to Bates on the 3rd. Brad you're still an animal.

  • @2011coolhandluke
    @2011coolhandluke Před rokem +36

    Brad’s riding is so good to watch. Thanks for giving us another dose Ash. And yes, we here in AUS are jealous of those tracks

  • @kerrybutler1149
    @kerrybutler1149 Před rokem +51

    Awesome footage bro, so cool you guys narrating through the race, i like it!! That pace is insane....

  • @DavidPeake1
    @DavidPeake1 Před rokem +19

    Great vid! Young feller was giving it everything he had at the end, great racing!!

  • @nzslackie
    @nzslackie Před rokem +8

    Mint! Love that content...great having Brad commentary his own lunacy! And that guy who came 3rd NEEDS a GoPro on his helmet too!

  • @richardlennon4148
    @richardlennon4148 Před rokem +8

    That young dude was wicked .There all very fast,scary.

  • @gazza8524
    @gazza8524 Před rokem +5

    What a series, I'm hooked. And the person who helped, honestly some of the best sportsmanship I have ever seen. Beautiful.

  • @jimbarbwe1985
    @jimbarbwe1985 Před rokem +1

    How to build tension. I felt like I was the dentist watching this, had to keep reminded myself to relax my shoulders. What a top woman who helped get you back in the race. Amazing video.

  • @Bunno1177
    @Bunno1177 Před rokem +7

    Very happy to see a return of GoPro enduro footage.
    You have done very well with your channel doing other bike vids but this style really is my favourite. Fantastic to have Brad on. Hope you get multiple riders to share footage. Glad someone sees sense and made their own event. This is how the sport will grow

  • @TucanusFace
    @TucanusFace Před rokem +3

    The sound of the 4-stroke alongside 2-strokes is music to my ears! I've always loved motocross since I was a baby, but kinda forgot about it the last 15 years. Your videos definitely brought the love of dirt back, and I didn't even know these kinds of events took place!! Thank you for this. And beautiful riding, Brad!

  • @milomindabinda8115
    @milomindabinda8115 Před rokem +10

    Outstanding video, easily one of your best. This format is your original winning formula, and having the rider commentary adds so much more (and aids to rider development). Congratulations on some great work.

  • @mgrrrt21
    @mgrrrt21 Před rokem +13

    close to that 100k subs def deserve it, the quality of your vids is always on top

  • @MrKips1
    @MrKips1 Před rokem +9

    Fantastic event! Fantastic course! Fantastic footage! Fantastic riding! Fantastic editing! Just FANTASTIC! Enjoyed watching that so much. Kudos to the organizers for going it alone. I hope they continue to have great success with their events. Thanks very much.

    • @MrKips1
      @MrKips1 Před rokem

      Txt telegram??? Sounds like a scam.

  • @tripleefl5053
    @tripleefl5053 Před rokem +1

    Cheers for the girl that helped you out !! 🍻 That was a gnarly race bro

  • @rollingmaverick8501
    @rollingmaverick8501 Před rokem +1

    That was an awesome video. I'm not normally a fan of just watching helmet cam videos (unless I'm learning tracks/skills etc) but the commentary and reviewing made it an amazing watch especially such a tense race. I was on the edge on my seat right up to the end there and was so chuffed for the other guy when he realised he was actually on the podium you could see he was pushing his hardest to try and achieve it. What a ride from Brad for that epic recovery and showing off that he is proper weapon of a rider and a pleasure to watch him ride. Hats off to the lady that stopped and scuppered her own race to help a fellow rider out. Keep up the great work Ash loving your videos.

  • @jandrews377
    @jandrews377 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Love these long-format vids Ash. Real treat to have this POV footage. Highlights how fast guys like Brad really are. As a recreational rider, I am all too familiar with how much energy you can blow through when recovering from a mistake. The way Brad manages to hunt and gain ground is completely ridiculous.

  • @richardhammond2633
    @richardhammond2633 Před rokem +2

    Really enjoyed that one, Nz cross country racing is fast! Interesting listening to Brad's commentary, he seems to be fairly calm about things which no doubt helps him succeed. Thanks Ash👍

  • @bebble985
    @bebble985 Před rokem +4

    Congrats to the guy that got third with being on the podium, that last part was sketchy as hell! Great riding, and I relate hard to expecting a worse result and being supprised with a good one.

    • @OtisFlint
      @OtisFlint Před 6 měsíci +1

      That guy rode at 110% to bring it home!

  • @Chris-uh3cm
    @Chris-uh3cm Před rokem +1

    I like this “racer reacts to his own race” type of video

  • @charliechibbles
    @charliechibbles Před rokem +6

    Your last video was so good it's got me into a sport I have never watched/experienced. Again, another top quality production on this one, I hope it gets the views it deserves.

    • @ashsowman
      @ashsowman  Před rokem +6

      Thank you so much, that really means a lot to me! There's been a whole bunch of people reporting this same thing on the Herlings vid, and it's just music to my ears because this sport has loads to offer... but it's just a bit hard to get into if you don't already have family that are into it or something like that. So if my work can serve as that foot-in-the-door for even a few people, I'll call it a massive success! And I hope to tell many more epic two-wheeled stories in 2023, so glad to have you aboard 👊

    • @charliechibbles
      @charliechibbles Před rokem +1

      @@ashsowman Looking forward to the next one :)

  • @nitr9275
    @nitr9275 Před rokem +5

    Love seeing another long yet so fun video from you, don't ever stop!

  • @KristofSX
    @KristofSX Před rokem +3

    Another great video Ash! great to watch! Brad is damn awesome rider!

  • @codykellas3840
    @codykellas3840 Před rokem +3

    Fellow Nz rider sending love bro, love the quality of content coming from you and what your doing for the community 🤙🤙

  • @troy6516
    @troy6516 Před rokem +1

    Criminally underrated video

  • @AirTimeFlims
    @AirTimeFlims Před rokem +1

    Unreal video Ash, always love seeing GoPro angles from brad racing. Hoping you’ve got more content like this coming!

  • @craigyeo
    @craigyeo Před rokem +1

    This is awesome, love hearing Brad's commentary

  • @PierreLindquist
    @PierreLindquist Před rokem +1

    That was one of the most entertaining footage I've seen. Great to hear you guys going through the race and what a race!

  • @ds2985
    @ds2985 Před rokem +1

    I like the way he doesn't shout at noobs when they are in the way. I did a 3hr race few years back and it was horrible experience for new lad like myself people shouting at you and literally driving over you if you where int way. In my experience it didn't make me get out of the way quicker probably made it worse

  • @philliphamner8353
    @philliphamner8353 Před rokem +1

    Awesome race footage on an awesome track, thanks!

  • @dalnbry31
    @dalnbry31 Před rokem +1

    These are the best videos, I do 10 ks on the rower and watch one after the other dreaming of getting back out there riding cross country... motivation plus for me...Brad is totally a machine and inspiration for many...keep it up guys..thanks...

  • @Emil-Antonowsky
    @Emil-Antonowsky Před rokem +1

    That shit is nuts! You're making a dirt bike fan of me with this crazy content. Was looking forward to this since that last masterpiece.

  • @scottishrcadventures152
    @scottishrcadventures152 Před rokem +1

    It's a very simple sum up- That was fu*king outstanding mate, the footage and the way the video is laid out is more than perfect. We hope to see more just like it👌👏

  • @piripihiggott8416
    @piripihiggott8416 Před rokem

    Probably one of the best NZ MX cross country videos out there! getting a walkthough of what was going through his mind at the time was insane

  • @leevancleef553
    @leevancleef553 Před rokem +2

    Such good work from you both... Now I'm off to watch that finish two or three more times...

  • @skboog
    @skboog Před rokem +1

    Probs to that young fella at the end there, over shot it in the heat of battle but it was cool to see someone work hard, think he didn't get it.. and turns out he still got it

  • @bmwbob86
    @bmwbob86 Před rokem +1

    Another top notch video Ash, well done 👏 And yes that track is soooo nice! Great riding by Brad, and great entertainment all round

  • @maddyn93
    @maddyn93 Před rokem +1

    Man that was a awesome ride definitely need more footage like this 👌

  • @spunkternal
    @spunkternal Před rokem +2

    These vids are awesome. I know nothing about dirt biking but I subbed when I saw the last one. Please keep them coming!

  • @CF333.
    @CF333. Před rokem +7

    These videos are awesome, keep up the great work!

  • @josiahswilliams5050
    @josiahswilliams5050 Před rokem +1

    Sick video man, so good to see Brad with the helmet cam on again

  • @Dug6666666
    @Dug6666666 Před 11 měsíci +1

    About half way though I realised I'd already watched this one before. You make it so exciting I didn't care.

  • @pj3635
    @pj3635 Před rokem +1

    Ive missed this kind of footage.
    Brad is savage

  • @etherealicer
    @etherealicer Před rokem

    Great video... love the commentary. Really interesting hearing how brad reads the track and also his take on passing slower riders.

  • @mythcrab6047
    @mythcrab6047 Před rokem +1

    Extremely interesting video. Cheers to the performance from Brad and the quality of your analysis, capture, editing, etc.

    • @movies_Gasm
      @movies_Gasm Před rokem

      👆I have something for you 🎁🎁👉
      Telegram 👈

  • @tmac.moto.touring
    @tmac.moto.touring Před rokem

    Thanks for sharing Ash. Really well put together video. That track looks like one of the funnest enduro tracks in the world 😲

  • @dmcasson
    @dmcasson Před rokem

    Awesome riding, fabulous video, great entertainment. Full respect from the UK

  • @adamp4491
    @adamp4491 Před rokem

    Goose bumps watching this, unbelievable footage!

  • @lucianoaugustob
    @lucianoaugustob Před rokem

    Thats too awesome!! Hope you guys can bring more videos!!

  • @dylananderson7110
    @dylananderson7110 Před rokem

    Absolutely epic video man. Got my heart pumping.

  • @alixity2433
    @alixity2433 Před rokem +2

    I just started racing dirt bikes love your vids

  • @seansquirrell
    @seansquirrell Před rokem

    That was awesome!!! Wish I had that kind of footage from the old snowmobile cross country races..

  • @paulbugden7708
    @paulbugden7708 Před rokem

    I really enjoyed that!
    The take from a super fast dude like that is great. I learned a lot 👊
    And a gentleman too

  • @highlandcycles
    @highlandcycles Před rokem +1

    So good man!

  • @MileMunchinAdventures
    @MileMunchinAdventures Před rokem +1

    Loved this idea, had me enthralled to the end.👍 Awesome

  • @travismcgarry
    @travismcgarry Před rokem

    This is awesome stuff. Grew up on MX and SX… now that I’m over the hill looking into enjoying some off road stuff… this has given me the bug. Great channel man

  • @6226superhurricane
    @6226superhurricane Před rokem +2

    fantastic racing.

  • @Ballsvu
    @Ballsvu Před rokem

    Great vid man! love to hear the prospective of a super fast rider.

  • @chiwi9887
    @chiwi9887 Před rokem

    Thanks Ash, Thanks Brad. Didn't know I needed this on christmas

  • @samcooper4984
    @samcooper4984 Před rokem +1

    Mate I love your content. I hope you keep at it cause you are by far one of the best on CZcams

  • @brettdotcom3107
    @brettdotcom3107 Před rokem

    🎉 Thank you so good ! Man soo wicked having brad talking through the video. Good on the ride 3rd place 👍👍👍 just makes ya wont to get out on the bike !

  • @francoisklopper
    @francoisklopper Před rokem

    Epic footage. Great rider. Awesome race

  • @cutters74
    @cutters74 Před rokem +1

    Epic video dude, that track looked awesome, yer man is hard as nails, epic ride too 💯🔥

  • @perrinbrown2336
    @perrinbrown2336 Před rokem +1

    Such a cool way of viewing a race, good to see brad back in beast mode! he's just a monster on a bike, bring on more like that Ash!👍🤘

    • @mateuszzimon8216
      @mateuszzimon8216 Před rokem +1

      Now u imagine this with 40+ perspectives, FIM is FIA they wanna "safe sport" but they don't have any idea about marketing and developing good product/event.

  • @soundingfiber64_51
    @soundingfiber64_51 Před rokem +2

    Burts farm gncc was great, Awesome ride brad, Awesome vid ash

  • @evltwin984
    @evltwin984 Před rokem +1

    That was fukn excellent bro, epic riding, awsome breakdown, great work all round ,5 horns🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

  • @riksav809
    @riksav809 Před rokem +1

    Bro, awesome work with the vids! Definitely feel you have something unique with your channel and the way you structure and story tell is on point. Keep it up cuz 💪

    • @riksav809
      @riksav809 Před rokem

      Hanging for the next chapter in the Herlings Tomac series

  • @LiveToRideMTB
    @LiveToRideMTB Před rokem +1

    Super cool content not even into moto but you tell a great story!

  • @jeremycochran3668
    @jeremycochran3668 Před rokem +1

    Another awesome video.. love the helmet cam footage.

  • @cameronwhalan7791
    @cameronwhalan7791 Před rokem

    Good ride Brad! Always great content ash. the NZ trails look awesome 🤙

  • @kendalackron3093
    @kendalackron3093 Před rokem +2

    I wish we had stuff like this here

  • @TJAMES747
    @TJAMES747 Před rokem

    Great video as usual, loving the content mate

  • @motoenduro8585
    @motoenduro8585 Před 10 měsíci

    I just found your channel and this is my 2nd video to watch. This was absolutely entertaining. What a race and great edit

  • @wrcrocks
    @wrcrocks Před 10 měsíci

    what an amazing watch! I love dirtbikes I'm ratshit at riding them . been following your videos on brad he's a smart and talented rider . I was yelling at the tv at the end😂

  • @BillyG203
    @BillyG203 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Could more people be running chest mounted cameras? The inbuilt stabilization on gopros is pretty insane now. The lower angel over the bars looks pretty rad too.

  • @leevancleef553
    @leevancleef553 Před rokem +1

    Holy sht was that 45 minutes? That went quick.

  • @nigelc2629
    @nigelc2629 Před rokem

    That was epic, thanks guys 👍👍

  • @carlosstanford1991
    @carlosstanford1991 Před rokem

    Easily my favourite riding video and commentary how good man 🤙

  • @welchbuildingprojects7343

    Some of the best content I have seen on racing for a long time . Thought I was on the bike . Do not now why there has not been more views. Keep up thd great work bud.

  • @paddyrobbo1683
    @paddyrobbo1683 Před rokem

    I love New Zealand, it’s such a beautiful place and the people are so nice and respectful of each other even when competing

  • @rfiskillingussoftly6568

    That was a awesome video man!👏👏 Fantastic job on the bike!👏👏 🤙💪✌🏻🍁

  • @111cube111
    @111cube111 Před rokem

    Merry christmas from Estonia. Keep em videos comin.. 👍👍👍

  • @joshgutknecht529
    @joshgutknecht529 Před rokem

    Such a good video man. Thank you

  • @grantd1011
    @grantd1011 Před rokem

    Awesome video and racing!

  • @swecreations
    @swecreations Před rokem

    Absolutely amazing video

  • @daishannz
    @daishannz Před rokem +2

    Great video and display by Brad! The end battle before the flag was epic!! :D Is that Burts farm up near Whakatane? If it is, that place is awesome!

  • @optimist_hr
    @optimist_hr Před rokem +1

    great concept of video... keep it up

  • @ifi808
    @ifi808 Před rokem +1

    Woah that was a sick video! Great* riding Brad!! I pretty much held my breath from when you went off the side of the hill 🥵

  • @Booki89
    @Booki89 Před rokem

    Holey shit, this was sick! Do some more of these

  • @tonyw6427
    @tonyw6427 Před rokem

    Epic stuff Ash and Brad. Just one OCDish thing (and only because my mum was always saying it to me):- the phrase is "cut off your nose to spite your face". The other often used phrase cast in my direction was "procrastinate until the cows come home".. 😁

  • @timsilva1944
    @timsilva1944 Před rokem

    Nice breakdown! Great track, but those fences...
    That analogy of rev-bombing or using your horn on the street is a good lesson for everyone.

  • @carpetmantis
    @carpetmantis Před rokem

    This is the best video I've watched in a long time.

  • @lewismx8815
    @lewismx8815 Před rokem

    Wicked content. Loved it man

  • @gumbyenduroadventures6225

    That was wicked Ash!

  • @walterschwarz5579
    @walterschwarz5579 Před rokem

    So awesome the speed and control 2nd best video ever next to 2 stroke vs 4 stroke now that was insane

  • @rodbrezinski8033
    @rodbrezinski8033 Před rokem

    Great intense race

  • @danishkhan9579
    @danishkhan9579 Před rokem

    Absoluetly banger of a video!

  • @steveh100
    @steveh100 Před rokem

    Jesus, some pace! Cracking bit of go pro entertainment