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Life Behind Bars

Season 1

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.

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Episode 110 min2012-05-22

Ultimate MTB House

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.

Episode 28 min2012-05-29

California Coasting

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.

Episode 39 min2012-06-05

Foam pits and fishing

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.

Episode 411 min2012-06-12

Custom lines in Lillooet

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.

Episode 58 min2012-06-19

The snake den

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.

Episode 68 min2012-06-26

Garden sessions

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.

Episode 78 min2012-07-03

King of the mountain

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.

Episode 810 min2012-07-10

Les 2 Alpes bike park

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.

Episode 910 min2012-07-17

Bearclaw invitational

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.

Episode 108 min2012-07-24

Crankworx Whistler

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.

Episode 1111 min2012-07-31

Joyride jitters

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.

Episode 1210 min2012-08-07

Sand and ferns

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.

Episode 1310 min2012-08-14

Into the desert

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.

Episode 1411 min2012-08-21

Rampage qualifiers

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.

Episode 1512 min2012-08-28

Rampage and rally cars

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.

Episode 1610 min2012-09-04

Town and country

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.

Episode 1712 min2012-09-11

Ramping down

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.

Episode 1811 min2012-09-18

Unseen footage

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.

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