Life Behind Bars

Season 1

2012 · 18 episodes · 2h 57m in all

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.

Episodes

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   1. Ultimate MTB House

   22 May 2012 · 10 min

   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.

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   2. California Coasting

   29 May 2012 · 8 min

   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.

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   3. Foam pits and fishing

   5 Jun 2012 · 9 min

   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.

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   4. Custom lines in Lillooet

   12 Jun 2012 · 11 min

   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.

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   5. The snake den

   19 Jun 2012 · 8 min

   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.

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   6. Garden sessions

   26 Jun 2012 · 8 min

   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.

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   7. King of the mountain

   3 Jul 2012 · 8 min

   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.

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   8. Les 2 Alpes bike park

   10 Jul 2012 · 10 min

   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.

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   9. Bearclaw invitational

   17 Jul 2012 · 10 min

   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.

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    10. Crankworx Whistler

    24 Jul 2012 · 8 min

    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.

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    11. Joyride jitters

    31 Jul 2012 · 11 min

    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.

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    12. Sand and ferns

    7 Aug 2012 · 10 min

    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.

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    13. Into the desert

    14 Aug 2012 · 10 min

    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.

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    14. Rampage qualifiers

    21 Aug 2012 · 11 min

    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.

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    15. Rampage and rally cars

    28 Aug 2012 · 12 min

    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.

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    16. Town and country

    4 Sept 2012 · 10 min

    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.

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    17. Ramping down

    11 Sept 2012 · 12 min

    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.

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    18. Unseen footage

    18 Sept 2012 · 11 min

    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.