Life Behind Bars
Brandon Semenuk’s worldwide quest for MTB thrills: Brandon Semenuk, the freeride mountain bike star, travels the world with a crew of his best friends as they seek MTB adventures, from competition circuits to locations for Brandon’s film, Rad Company.
Seasons
1. Ultimate MTB House
Air Date: 2012-05-22
In the woods of Canada’s British Columbia, Brandon Semenuk and his friends move into a cabin and turn the area into their riding playground decked out with dirt jumps and slopestyle courses.
2. California Coasting
Air Date: 2012-05-29
To escape the winter in Canada, Brandon Semenuk and Logan Peat hop into a Ford Mustang Mach 1 to road trip down the Pacific coast for an epic mountain bike session in Santa Cruz, California.
3. Foam pits and fishing
Air Date: 2012-06-05
MTB riders Brandon Semenuk and Logan Peat head down to Tehachapi, California to test out a foam training facility. Afterward, they hit the outdoors for some freshwater fishing and skeet shooting.
4. Custom lines in Lillooet
Air Date: 2012-06-12
Armed with shovels and pup tents, Brandon Semenuk and his friends camp out in Lillooet, British Columbia, to tame the wild terrain and turn it into into custom mountain bike trails.
5. The snake den
Air Date: 2012-06-19
In a former moto zone, Brandon Semenuk and Graham Agassiz lead a crew to build a new run called the Snake Den. After scoping out the turf on motorbikes, the guys create a figure-eight MTB course.
6. Garden sessions
Air Date: 2012-06-26
While recovering from a nasty crash at the Snake Den, Brandon Semenuk heads home for a backyard session at his MTB dream house before hopping in a rally car for some fun in the dirt.
7. King of the mountain
Air Date: 2012-07-03
Brandon Semenuk and the crew compete at the Châtel Mountain Style freeride mountain bike event. Despite muddy conditions, Brandon takes on the gnarly course before riding the world’s longest zip line.
8. Les 2 Alpes bike park
Air Date: 2012-07-10
Brandon Semenuk travels to France for a Crankworx event at Les 2 Alpes. Due to unforeseen weather conditions, he has one chance to nail a perfect run if he wants to make it to the top of the podium.
9. Bearclaw invitational
Air Date: 2012-07-17
Brandon Semenuk looks to extend his undefeated run at Bearclaw Invitational, a slopestyle event on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada. Then, to avoid burnout, he takes a supercharged go-kart for a spin.
10. Crankworx Whistler
Air Date: 2012-07-24
Brandon Semenuk checks out the scene as the world’s top slopestyle mountain bike riders descend on Whistler, Canada for the biggest Crankworx event of the year.
11. Joyride jitters
Air Date: 2012-07-31
Brandon Semenuk gives it his all at Red Bull Joyride, the crown jewel of Crankworx Whistler. He battles tough competition and the pressure of being a hometown hero.
12. Sand and ferns
Air Date: 2012-08-07
After the Crankworx event, Brandon Semenuk heads down to Oregon, USA, to relax with friends. He starts with a downhill trail bike riding session before hitting the coast for some dune-buggy racing.
13. Into the desert
Air Date: 2012-08-14
Ahead of Red Bull Rampage, Brandon Semenuk heads to the Utah desert with mountain biker Kenny Smith to scope out lines. After a few days of prep, they head to Vegas to try skydiving for the first time.
14. Rampage qualifiers
Air Date: 2012-08-21
Brandon Semenuk assembles his dig crew to carve out the perfect line. Meanwhile, fellow freeride mountain biker Kenny Smith vies for a spot in the competition with a run in the qualifying round.
15. Rampage and rally cars
Air Date: 2012-08-28
After a botched first run, Brandon Semenuk tries to rally for the win on the world's most technical downhill course. Later, he winds down with some relaxing, high-speed rally racing in his Subaru.
16. Town and country
Air Date: 2012-09-04
Brandon Semenuk and Logan Peat hit the streets of Vancouver on their new BMX bikes. Then they venture deeper into British Columbia for downhill MTB trail riding in the woods of Pemberton.
17. Ramping down
Air Date: 2012-09-11
Brandon Semenuk invites FMB friends to his house in Whistler, BC, Canada, for one last epic session in the backyard before shutting down for winter. But first, they try bungee jumping off a bridge.
18. Unseen footage
Air Date: 2012-09-18
As the year comes to a close, Brandon Semenuk and the FMB crew give look at 2012’s most unforgettable moments with never-before-seen footage. Brandon also reveals some of his biggest regrets from 2012.
1. Return of the intern
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Brandon Semenuk and friends build a punishing series of dirt jumps in their backyard in Sunshine Coast, BC, Canada. Everyone gets in on the action, including their punching-bag of a friend, Intern.
2. Yard games
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Waiting for their jumps to harden, Brandon Semenuk and friends hold a backyard competition to test their skills. Then they head out to shoot a special night session for Brandon’s freeriding movie.
3. First chair at Whistler
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Brandon Semenuk and friends hit up Whistler for their first gondola runs of the season before heading to the Air Dome for an indoor session. Intern has to wear a bear suit after losing a bet.
4. Junkyard slopestyle
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Brandon Semenuk and friends test out their custom junkyard slopestyle course for Brandon’s film project, Rad Company. Pro riders Cam Zink and Cam McCaul help him break in the formidable jumps.
5. Rough riding at X Games
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Brandon Semenuk returns to the competition circuit at the first-ever X Games MTB slopestyle event in Munich, Germany. Battling harsh winds and course changes, he helps make mountain bike history.
6. Road trip to gnarlytown
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Brandon Semenuk sets out with Cam Zink on a motorhome trip to Utah for some freeride mountain biking sessions on sketchy lines. Before that, they combat the frosty weather with a stash of fireworks.
7. Big scars and exotic cars
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Brandon Semenuk and Cam Zink create epic new lines in Virgin, Utah for their film, but find obstacles along the way. They then head to Exotics Racing in Vegas to take a spin in a Lamborghini.
8. Speeding through Kamloops
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In Kamloops, Canada, Brandon Semenuk rips a high-speed line with Graham Agassiz and Matty Miles. The guys also ride a prime trail in the woods before killing time by shooting Intern with pellet guns.
9. Downhill MTB in Pemberton
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Brandon Semenuk goes drag racing in his Mustang before hitting the trails of Pemberton with fellow downhill rider Stevie Smith. They hope to use a cable camera to get a unique shot for Brandon’s film.
10. Magic zones
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To recreate a dirt line from the classic MTB video NWD 10, Brandon Semenuk and the crew head to the Retallack resort in BC, Canada, where the lush dirt helps to form some brilliant big mountain jumps
1. California sessions
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Brandon Semenuk heads south for a winter escape to sunny California, USA where he meets up with Brendan Fairclough and Nico Vink at Troy Lee Designs for a motocross session.
2. Mega ramp in Utah
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Cam McCaul joins Brandon Semenuk on the road in Arizona and Utah to search for new spots for Brandon’s freeride film Rad Company. Along the way fix up an abandoned mini ramp built of soiled mattresses.
3. Downhill sessions in Fiji
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For his upcoming film, Brandon Semenuk heads to Fiji with Brendan Fairclough to shred a custom trail. Along the way they take a few tumbles on jet skis before drinking kava with a local village chief.
4. The grey zone
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In a top-secret area in Utah, called the Grey Zone, Brandon Semenuk films the final sessions for Rad Company. Fellow MTB riders R Dog and Logan arrive to shoot the title sequence of Life Behind Bars.
5. Coast Gravity Park laps
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After wrapping filming for Rad Company, Brandon Semenuk goes home for some laps with the crew at Coast Gravity Park. Later, he and Logan Peat session the new indoor BMX park in Brandon's home.
6. Highland MTB Park
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Brandon Semenuk, R Dog and Logan head to New Hampshire, USA, to hook up with Aaron Chase at Highland Mountain Bike Park for a three-day private session where they have free reign of the park’s features.
7. Rad Company film premiere
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Ahead of the premiere for his film Rad Company, Brandon Semenuk cuts loose on some coastal loam with Graham Agassiz and Matty Miles. Along the way, he shows unseen footage of the coastal rain segment.
8. Whistler shredding
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Brandon Semenuk, Logan and R Dog go home to Canada and reminisce about the past two seasons. In between runs at Whistler Mountain Bike Park, they share highlights from filming Life Behind Bars.
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Rating
0.0/10
Release Date
2012-05-22
Episodes
36 (3 seasons)
Status
Ended
