KC Dean Explores the Trails of Fairbanks, Alaska 16

Literally could have been anyone in that video. Not any pro, like any mountain biker at an intermediate level or better. Well shot though... #moreracinglessinfluencers

Would you have liked the video better with a local rider? "Fairbanks with Florian Nicolai // Canyon Neuron" in this episode Florian fly's around the world to bring you Alaska like you've never seen it before.

Local rider, big name pro, regional slayer - I don't are. I simply would have liked it if the riding made me go "woh". This didn't.

I live North of 60 and I can appreciate that he is absolutely flying on these trails. My home trails are similar super fast and flowy and most riders don't see the opportunities for extra air because you have to be absolutely wide open. His bike choice is perfect. To scrub some of those bumps like he does you have to be absolutely railing it. It's impressive riding, but I can see how to the untrained eye used to seeing big feature and gnar it is not obvious.

Hahahahaha! Untrained eye? Yea right, this is mediocre riding for sure dude.

@boaz You're right this professional athlete sucks at riding. When is your edit going live so we can see what good riding is?

"Untrained eye"? Huh? Not to be that guy but I've been around this sport for over two decades. Good riding doesn't need to be explained. Show any bike rider any WC pro or a top tier freeride dude on just about any trail and nobody will question its "badassedness"

I'm not saying KC totally sucks, but you literally could take any good regional pro racer and they'd make this look better.

I usually don't care, but the fact is Canyon could be supporting one (or more) regional pros, devo riders, etc. instead of KC "Look At Me" Deane makes me cringe. Men and women who have really put the time in, but would prefer to hone their bike riding ability, not their commercial "shopability".

The dude has never put time in between the tape and is nowhere near the level of other "influencers" who are fun to watch (like Canyon's other rider Braydon - who is savage).

I'd rather just see support go back to people who are clearly better at the sport as opposed those who just want to get something from the sport. Simple as that. Every KC edit is like this. It looks more like a commercial for the place he's riding than anything to do with rad riding on rad bikes.

Just like, my opinion, man.

Definitely just you're opinion. Not to be the guy that's been riding mountain bikes for 30 years or anything. Not sure I see the problem with highlighting the location with some just generally pretty good riding, but I see now you hold some predetermined distaste for the rider.

"the rug isn't the issue, dude"

If KC was just cranking out cool-to-him edits on his own dime, whatever. Like it or move on. That isn't my point.

I was inundated with this storyless yawnfest on FB, Insta, and every media outlet. I don't blame them, the media outlets, they are just keeping the lights on, but Canyon is supporting this guy, and this type of work. I have a bone to pick with that, and I have a reason to do so. Again, its my point of view, but I like to think bike riding is less the cool kid look at me club and more results based. More based on talent. More based on some otherworldly ability. As a dude who has been between the tape for 20 years, I've constantly been in awe of the top tier riders (who often get zero support, its a very competitive space!). Regardless, I cringe to see support going this direction.

You are welcome to see this as you wish (duh). I'm merely suggesting this work comes at the expense of men and women (and groms) who are far more deserving based on ability, what they give back, how they carry themselves and how big of a positive impact they have on the sport.

Where is @teamrobot when you need him!? Where is the blog!?

Can confirm: that riding hurt our feelings at ROBOT HQ. If you're Canyon, why would you send this guy instead of Braydon Bringhurst in Idaho? Or one of your Canadian racers in BC? I think I'd rather watch Jeff ride, even.

That was a savage #roboburn

PS, maybe I could teach KC how to exploit a dog's athletic ability for his own gain? Its all I really have going for me.

PPS, robots burn hotter than humans.

This is what happens, Larry. This is what happens.

Preach Jeff. Braydon is uniquely talented and puts out awesome footage. He also stokes the MTB fire and is a great representative for Canyon. KC is a representative of himself, and every edit spammed out on SM strikes me as empty and soulless. Sticking with the theme: "KC, you're out of your element!"

Is this your homework, Larry?

I'm hoping this video was an after thought to a fly fishing trip he was invited on for a men's outdoor magazine. Seems unlikely this was planned and executed specifically for this trail. We've got the gear, and some down time lets shoot a video while we wait for the float plane. The media engine always needs more fuel to stay relevant. Plutonium and garbage can get you up to 1.21 gigawatts

Good theory. Hard to say though. He's done other equally as cringe worthy videos, too.. Regardless, I'm sure Canyon paid for the production, at minimum, which was in the thousands of dollars.

Translation: This video's budget could have fueled some rad 17 year old grom's dream for an ENTIRE SUMMER! ($5K goes a long way as a dirtbag racer). And just think of all the content the little (or big) ripper would be throwing down while chasing his or her dream? It'd be so cool.

(this is just one idea, not the only one)

...Anyway - League Game Smokey