Aug 26, 2026
Welcome to Tailgatin’ with Bernard Kerr, a special episode of
The Ride Companion presented by Igloo!
We travelled to Pivot Factory Racing HQ in Wales to catch up with
Bernard and do some talkgatin' across his incredible and very
unique car collection. Bernard shares a brutally honest assessment
of his 2026 downhill season, opens up about breaking his kneecap at
Lenzerheide and reveals his plan to return for Whistler, Lake
Placid and Red Bull Hardline in Vancouver.
We also discuss the sacrifices required to become an elite downhill
racer, why Bernard moved his entire life to Wales, the increasing
pressure of managing a World Cup team and how he identified riders
including Roger Vieira, Jenna Hastings and Dylan Maples plus much
more...
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you would keep inside yours. Bernard will choose five winners a
week after the episode has been live!
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