Podcast: Rob Warner Opens Up

Jan 24, 2024
by Davi Birks  

Rob Warner is back in The Ride Companion studio for the most open, honest and unfiltered conversation he's ever released. During the episode Rob talks about the struggles he faced after losing his job as the World Cup commentator and what it was really like going back to the races. Rob also opens up about a topic he's wanted to share with the world for over six years and much more...

Rather than writing a lengthy description, we've chosen to let the episode speak for itself. The TRC team, (and no doubt the entire mountain bike community) extends a profound thank you to Rob. His contributions to our beloved sport are immeasurable, and allowing him the space to speak openly on these subjects was a privilege for all involved.



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158 Comments
  • 437 5
 Watching this just pisses me off once again just how much Discovery & UCI have absolutely wrecked WC racing and not just from a fan standpoint but more importantly how it’s absolutely wrecking the lives of people who’s livelihood and being are/were so reliant on racing bikes at the highest level. Seeing Rob speaking to how hard it was and evidently still is for him just makes me feel for the guy so hard. I love that guy, he’s the spirit animal of DH racing and it just isn’t right what’s happened to him and is happening to others trying to make it into the scene. I won’t go down the path about how fans are f’ed in the states to watching it in any sort of effective way since that’s been talked about to death but even then to watch it without Rob just isn’t the same. I’m pulling hard to Red Bull to stand up their own series and create a vacuum of pulling all the talent from the UCI and put Rob back to where he needs to be. Honestly F the UCI and Discovery.
  • 24 2
 I would love RB to take on the series, but that is a huge ask. The monopolized infrastructure that the UCI has over the bike racing world is going to be hard to replicate out of the gate (no pun intended).
  • 112 1
 Danny Hart's 2011 World Champs run with Rob barely holding it together in the announcers' booth is the reason I started following DH regularly. While I wish I had watched at least some of last years races, the extra effort, cost, and the lack of Rob's voice made it easy to ignore. He's the voice of WCDH in my mind and that's very difficult to ignore.
  • 33 1
 @Hazab: I think the exact opposite they UCI is such a nightmare organization that the market is ripe for an alternative. DH and biking in general has so many people with charisma and UCI does everything in their power to turn the product into this clinical thing.

Red Bull or somebody taking the Hardline theme of collaboration to learn the course then a day of racing has huge appeal. I honestly prefer watching the best riders in the world riding together and sharing their film of their collective experience of the course than the race itself. Same thing goes for into the gnar there is riding and it is impressive, but what makes it watchable is the personalities.

Road racing and cyclocross are crazy competitive things and that is great, but it doesn't translate well to mountain biking. XC is leaning that way with all the cross over riders, but DH and enduro simply do not fit in those molds. UCI can't figure that out so we all need someone to come in and produce a better product.
  • 5 1
 @Rigidjunkie: totally agree, I would have to imagine that the barrier to entry is having the crews, cameras, and expertise to stand up a competitive series and seeing as how RB has literally been doing it for a decade it should be an easy(ier) hostile takeover lol. My only thinking as to why it hasn’t happened right away is that the dollars aren’t flowing in the bike industry at the moment so once that turns around (1-5 years) then the time will be right. Unfortunately such a long period of time will lose some peak years of some great racers
  • 45 2
 its almost like monetizing, commodifying and commercializing everything is bad for everything
  • 4 0
 @BobbyHillbomb: Same! A Youtube replay, I think, of Hart's run that year got me watching WCDH too. And at the time, I didn't realize how much of it was really Rob as well. It took a while longer for that aspect to sink in.
  • 6 1
 B B B But, PeOpLe JuSt DoN't WaNt To PaY........ Hopefully podcasts like this will help those dumfks realise there's WAY more than paywall that fans are pissed aboot..... But DK that paywall too
  • 11 0
 Rob is the Murray Walker of DH, get him back in the booth!
  • 6 15
flag chrismac70 FL (Jan 25, 2024 at 2:21) (Below Threshold)
 This happens to thousands of people every year when an outsourced contract goes to a different provider. At least RB kept him on. He had the opportunity to work for Warner but chose not to. That’s fair enough it’s his choice.
  • 2 2
 @ShreddieMercury: You mean like RB did for the whole time they were the broadcaster
  • 9 0
 I’ve been a fan of the sport since I started riding in the 90s, I remember staying up late to watch Sam hill win ft William worlds on free caster and I’m pretty sure I only ever missed one or 2 live races when Redbull covered it, I even blew shifts at work to stay at home at watch worlds, I payed last year and tried to follow it but it just wasn’t the same, I’m pretty sure I won’t be paying this year.
  • 7 0
 I reckon it's only a matter of time until WBD pull the plug on MTB, I don't think they're seeing anywhere near the ROI they want / expected.
  • 7 1
 @OrangeBlood: hopefully, hopefully.
  • 8 0
 @Turboute: Pulling a sickie to watch DH. Doesn't get more ozzie than that
  • 10 11
 As much as I can agree with your sentiment, listening too Aaron on the downtime podcast you get a different perspective for the feel of the changes. One thing that gets me with the Ride podcast is they are trying to evoke an emotional response and often using setup and language that is pretty aggressive and angry. The downtime podcast comes across as much more open, honest and balanced. Listening to them both gives you a good appreciation for the old school shout and roar and the more new school gentle approach.
  • 7 14
flag wingguy (Jan 25, 2024 at 8:37) (Below Threshold)
 @Deanosuar "it’s absolutely wrecking the lives of people who’s livelihood and being are/were so reliant on racing bikes at the highest level."

So what's your solution? Bring back Rob and the RB crew and, errr, wreck the career and life of Ric McLaughlin, Kate Mason, CG and the rest of their crew of commentators, camera people and crew? Do they not deserve to have a job?

What about the other co-commentators Rob has had over the Red Bull years who were replaced or let go? Is RB not equally as culpable for wrecking their livelihoods as Discovery supposedly is for wrecking Rob's?

I'm sorry but it's a facile argument to say that the Discovery rights takeover has made you angry on a point of principle for worker's rights.
  • 5 0
 UCI is just there for the money. My cousin worked for Freecaster, and told me the UCI screwed the streaming rights while Freecaster was doing it without making much profit, but the UCI came asking to pay streaming rights and make the whole bill negative. F UCI.
  • 3 0
 @zoobab2: Not that he's biased or anything. I'm pretty sure Rob himself acknowledges that when he was pissed on air screaming rambling nonsense on Freecaster it was objectively shit coverage. (Except for the one-liners)
  • 2 1
 @wingguy: an that's exactly why we love him
  • 1 0
 @BobbyHillbomb: that was the catalyst for me too, I knew about DH racing beforehand but after watching Danny's winning Champery run got me hooked since
  • 3 2
 @zoobab2: f course they were. Do you think RB were doing as a charitable service. No they were doing it becuase they determined they sold enough drinks from it
  • 4 0
 @OrangeBlood: Piss off an entire fanbase, probably not gonna go so good. Almost everyone who watched world cup DH racing was happy with the way it was. I do think RedBull could have done a better job, more coverage on the courses would have been great. I used to watch every race, I would even wake up early to watch it or at the very least watch the replays. I didn't watch anything last year which was such a shame with 3 Canadians crushing it!
  • 3 1
 @BobbyHillbomb: 100% Absolutely criminal what’s been done to Rob. Almost seems like someone was personally gunning for his job the way the takeover was done. It’s not like they came to RB and asked to buy out Rob’s contract. It seems like Chris Ball and his buddies got together and decided they could do it better by putting one of their clique in the booth. The whole thing stinks and we riders and fans should absolutely start a movement to get our sport back. Because right now the state of it is complete shit.
  • 207 0
 Thanks for sharing this Pinkbike. It's really appreciated xoxo
  • 44 0
 Love the honesty and raw emotion guys. I think we all felt that for Rob but really didn't know what he was going through. I miss waking up at 4am to watch races and hear his commentary. Such a legend.
  • 10 0
 what an ep. thanks lads, smashed it as always. #bestmtbpod
  • 21 0
 This was magnificent. Rob's voice and (even more) his commentary are iconic in the mtb world. As soon as I'd hear his voice, my attention was drawn to the race and his balance of humour and insight made for such an enriching experience. I miss him on broadcasts and it's fair to say that my interest waned after his departure. Thanks, Pinkbike, for sharing it.
  • 5 10
flag gnarnaimo FL (Jan 24, 2024 at 14:15) (Below Threshold)
 69th up vote Smile
  • 6 1
 Yeah, this was an important one for people to hear and understand.
Get behind RB, hes a hell of human being!!
Yes hes the "dogs danglies" for commentary etc BUT beyond that what a Person!

Cheers Davi and Ols for setting the scene for this conversation and letting RW feel ready/comfortable to speak openly.

Legends the lot of Ya!
  • 1 0
 Really loved this episode from how you guys supported Rob and gave him time to feel out his emotions without putting pressure of being recorded for all of it. Genuinely think you guys are making a huge impact on what kids coming up see as emotional maturity and respect.
  • 2 0
 @KolaPanda: Wow, thanks for the kind words... really appreciate it
  • 68 0
 Just want to give him a big ol' hug.
  • 9 0
 @bigtim I bet Rob gives fantastic high fives as well!
  • 1 0
 @RBalicious: he must. Why else would he have such big hands?
  • 64 0
 You're the man, Rob. Thanks for being the voice of our sport. No one's done it better.
  • 51 0
 Bring back Rob. Worldcup is not the same
  • 15 0
 I want to believe this is the part of the story where our hero gets knocked down… but in a montage of glory manages to fight back and regain the title.

Yeah ok it’s storybook. But WC racing kinda needs a storybook ending right about now.
  • 3 16
flag chrismac70 FL (Jan 25, 2024 at 2:24) (Below Threshold)
 He was given the option of a contract by Discovery to carry on but chose not to. That’s fair enough it’s his choice, but don’t pretend he had no say in the decision
  • 5 0
 @chrismac70: he was? What’s your source for that?
  • 2 0
 @chrismac70: Even if that is the case (no idea if true), I'd assume he would have had to stop working for Redbull, and having watched the pod, that wouldn't have been a viable option for him, in his position there's no way I would have jumped ship from a company that looked after my and the sport's interests to WBD, so it wouldn't have been a real choice IMO.
  • 4 0
 @chrismac70: If I remember correctly, Rob wrote on Insta that he had some kind of job interview with people from Discovery (that alone is a joke). He didn't even receive a response afterwards.
  • 7 0
 @Fraenksen: I seem to remember him denying Chris Ball’s assertion that they came to him at all.
  • 37 0
 Finding out Rob has Autism is one of the least surprising things I've ever heard, as someone coming from a similar place, and while just a couple years younger, still from a time people didn't talk about this. Thankful he's putting this out there for folks in a similar position, both old and young! PDA in particular is a very tough thing for folks outside of this experience to understand, especially when many people with autism are so talented in many areas, and seemingly walk away from, or "give up on", things that they seemingly love. Big props Rob!
  • 36 0
 Only a handful of people have given as much back to the sport as Rob has. Legend when I was 13 and still a legend 25 years later.
  • 32 0
 Thank you Rob, and The Ride Companion, the amount of strength it takes to make such a public announcement (even in a comfortable environment) is massive! Normalizing men’s mental health is so needed these days. Also needed is other men that you can talk with, that won’t make fun of you, or see you as weak. I love that Rob said how good it felt to share.
  • 22 1
 I fell in love with DH racing when I watched Danny Hart's infamous muddy/rainy winning ride only a few years ago. I had no MTB at the time, so couldn't really comprehend how insane Danny's riding is, but the commentator was so stoked... I've never heard anybody being so stoked on any kind of sports commenting. I went through all the Red Bull highlights vids later that day. Gwin's chainless win, Chainsaw's at MSA, you name it. I absorbed it and embraced my new favourite thing to watch.

Yes, past season had very cool racing but I don't think I'd even watch it if not for Rob's commentary some years ago.

Thank you, Rob!
  • 1 3
 Champéry 2007.
  • 15 0
 @hubertje-ryu: The 08 Val Di Sole Sam Hill run is another God Tier Rob Warner sportscasting. The dude spent so much time saying other people were legends, and he didn't figure out he is the GOAT.
  • 3 0
 @hubertje-ryu: 2011
  • 23 1
 Robbed Warner.
  • 15 0
 Always Loved ya Rob always will, and glad to hear your story.
Mountain Biking isn’t complete without out your passion and enthusiasm!
Glad to hear you’re bouncing back!.
My sons got 21 Chromosomes and is wicked, his zest for life and positivity is infectious as is yours!
We have great time’s riding our bikes together!
I’m most definitely on the spectrum, variety is the spice of life!
And boy do you spice up all us bike geeks life’s, long may you continue to bring us great events!
Forever a fan!
Cheers
Rob forever!
  • 11 0
 The whole conversation on autism really hits home. Rob is describing my daughter. We were lucky as it only took 10 years, she was 15, to get the diagnosis. That diagnosis helped so much. The biggest thing to come from all of it is knowing that it is a disability. The hardest thing is that it is a disability that you cannot physically see. That makes it hard for a lot of people on the outside to understand what is going on.
  • 11 0
 One thing I got from this podcast is Red Bull also deserve some credit for giving Rob a chance, and sticking by him, as an Autistic person myself I know how much hard work we can be, so kudos for them sticking by him and allowing him to do what he loves
  • 13 0
 Robs commentary was eggcellent and that's not an eggxaggeration. ALL HAIL THE EGG!
  • 8 0
 Thanks for the bravery Rob, to be open and honest with yourself and the mtb world, I was feeling a bit emotional listening to it. Lots of respect for both your openness and your commentating! Look forward to hearing more commentating from you in the future!
  • 7 0
 I hope Rob reads this, that was a huge feat and his candor has the potential to help someone else struggling though a similar situation. I know he said he wants to move and not talk about it, but I hope he does keep talking about it. Every time he does someone else may hear his words and follow them out of darkness.
  • 1 0
 What RedBull has done for all forms of alternative sport has been absolutely incredible. We will likely never see a company like this again.
  • 9 1
 Same as watching the NFL without Al Michaels or John Madden. Something about their voices (including Rob) just made the events special. Not hearing Rob and not being able to tune in for free on RedBull TV sucks.
  • 3 1
 ^^ Spot on. It's like Mel Blanc to Looney Toons and in a similar way the deep voice guy who used to do (maybe still does) the Supercross /Monster truck ads here the States. That guys IS at least the adversing voice to SX! Yes, I am a nostalgic nerd lol
  • 2 1
 So well stated! Agree completely.
  • 3 1
 Like Howard Cosell and Muhammad Ali but better

www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNtJTsvbsqI
  • 2 1
 @suspended-flesh: Spot on and Great comparison!
  • 7 0
 For as long as I have been riding bikes and watching the World Cup it’s been Rob and various other commentators. I have; I guess we all have a special part in our hearts / memories for his commentary.

It seems like he’s still processing it all and I wish him the best on his journey to finding his new path.

Mental health is important and something we should all be asking for help with when we eventually face something we can’t deal with; whatever it is. We should also be asking mates if they are ok if we feel they are going through hard times.. There is nothing wrong with asking for help, ever.

Rob Warner is an institution in our sport and I would love to see him involved back in media around Mountain Biking, whatever form that takes.
  • 6 0
 I remember seeing Rob in magazines and on some highlight shows back in the media dark ages, the 90's. Then when the internet kicked in, I found Freecaster and would watch the racing live or the replay. Miss that office job I had at the time... Anyway, by far he has been the easiest person to listen to across any sport. I hope he finds something that would open more people up to this guy. He's brilliant.
  • 11 3
 I tried to get 3 work mates and acquaintances into dh riding and watching coverage at the weekend in 2023. I could not have picked a worse season.
  • 17 17
 lol...different winner nearly every race and it came down to the last man on the hill for more than half of them...lol. If that doesn't do it, Rob Warner wont either...
  • 7 24
flag ajaxwalker (Jan 24, 2024 at 11:10) (Below Threshold)
 This is why there isn't a lot of money in downhill racing or enduro. People like to do it, but not necessarily watch or follow it. Side note, I think Discovery is on the right track trying to shrink the field as it makes following the personalities and stories easier for casual fans. If the field is mixed up race to race it becomes harder to follow. Just need to look at F1, the racing is average at best, not many drivers and yet it's still popular. yes there a lot of factors as to why, but one is, it's easier to follow the personalities and teams. Like will Williams score a point this week, will Piastri beat Norris. Downhill needs more of that, rather than a heap of riders that have no chance making the top 30. I do like that pretty much anyone has a chance to race, but we need to accept that at some point it just becomes a burden, as an organizer and a viewer. Most races i'm forwarding through to find the riders i like rather than watching the whole event.
  • 2 1
 @wolftwenty1: well, the racers knew they had to compensate the viewers for the lack of excitement in the commentary booth.
  • 6 0
 @wolftwenty1: I actually fell in love with DH racing due to Rob's commentary. Commenting adds a layer, or call it perspective, which is like a bridge to understanding the event/sport. It's like coming to a trail for the very first time and seeing a guy who's stoked to ride and greets you with a smile, versus meeting a super-techy-cool rider who acts boring or/and inapproachable.
  • 5 6
 @ajaxwalker: new to DH are you? Or just a tit? Its one

Utter rubbish
  • 4 0
 @wolftwenty1: yup, pretty much the best racing ever.
The commentary wasnt that bad and the camera coverage was better than it has been since the mid 90s full 6min runs on eurosport.
  • 1 0
 @Jready:
  • 5 7
 @Jready: No it’s not he is right and that’s the direction the sport needs to go in if you want to see riders make even more money than they already are. It’s the World Cup. It’s supposed to be the best of the best, not some fast randoms who think they should make a living riding a bike becuase they turn up and don’t qualify every race
  • 9 0
 @chrismac70: completely disagree. You can say "he's right" and you can agree with people, however that doesn't mean you are right. It just means you're right in your mind.. That's all.
For some, it's all about the randoms, it's all about the chances. With using your logic we'd never have seen Dunne, we'd probably never have seen Coulanges win, or even Kolb... They'd never have got the chance in your version of WCDH.
The worlds best, doesn't just need to be the VERY best.. because on different days, different places, they're different people.
  • 4 1
 @weeksy59: fair enough which means that your enjoyment for the odd random is no more valid. I would agree that there needs to be a continental based system to allow talent to rise though the ranks without having to spend as fortune going to world cups to bring through and find the best to feed into the world cups. I guess the question for that is who wants to take on the work of organising it and finding the funding that would be needed to make it work
  • 1 0
 @chrismac70: that would be cracking yes, the IXS series is sort of that, but the locations are quite far for plenty of us in Europe, but spreading it around a bit as a European series, sounds fab. But it would take masses of organisation and it's unlikely to happen. But does potentially leave a massive hole between national series and world.
  • 1 3
 Really. 2023 was amazing, roll on 2024.
  • 5 0
 watched Rob giving it death round Hawkstone at a fast eddy enduro a few years ago, think he was ringing the neck out of a yz125 some absolute boy ! never change Rob, We need those YouTube videos back man I miss them
  • 4 0
 It's hard to see on-screen people in any way other than their broadcasts. I wouldn't have thought Rob Warner would have had issues in his private life. But we all do in different ways, and I don't know if he realizes that many of us redbull/rob/bart fans are still in denial and having grief. I am, since I only watch XC, having Bart behind the mic was nice, but Rob and Bart made it all work better. This whole Discovery experiment is going to turn out to be one of the worst deals ever for mountain bike racing and media consuming by fans.
  • 4 0
 Such a great and revealing interview. Kudos Ro!, I think most of us have even more respect for you now! My wife works with Austics kids and young adults. She listened to that section and was nodding and noting all those behaviors, conditions etc. We are all humans. Each of us different with our great points and weaknesses. Two wheels brought all of us scofflaws together and Rob is 'The Voice'. We are cheering for you Rob! "How Does you Sit Down with Balls...!!" --your get the point
  • 6 0
 I can barely watch a 5 mins video from start to finish, but I was hooked for the full 1 hour 39 mins, a simply amazing piece. Just wow.
  • 6 0
 WC racing's loss. As a side note, PLEASE come host KMF Bike Night again, Rob. It's been pish since you last did it.
  • 4 0
 There is no one with quite as much spirit for this community quite like Rob. They broke the mold with him. Love that guy and hope to meet him some day to just say thank you!
  • 5 0
 Hopin' the Ride Companion gets a whole bunch more fans, as these two guys have kept me entertained all thru covid and beyond.....
  • 3 0
 Rob was like the Howard Cosell of DH racing (you youngin's will definitely have to look up that legend), the voice, the delivery, the excitement - the full package. That the UCI and Discovery kicked that rare combo to the curb and replaced him with two donuts is a travesty of epic proportions........IT'S EMBARRASING!!!!
  • 2 0
 What a legend, from racing Saracen with Peaty, to pushing Cunny to eat tea bags in Sprung, to blasting a parallel motor in Earthed, to the ultimate commentator for the WC. Mans got some balls putting his heart out on the net for everyone to see, prob to ya pal.
  • 5 1
 Dang this is brutal to hear. Rob is such a legend and to hear him so down on himself really sucks. Another example of UCI shooting themselves in the foot.
  • 5 0
 We F'n love you Rob! Thank you for everything and most of all, being brave. Cheers.
  • 2 0
 Thank you Rob for speaking out about your ASC. My eldest son has ASC and loves mtb.

We always speak to him about finding his tribe… people who value you for who you are, without judgement or trying to change you.

Sounds like you’ve found yours in your work life with Red Bull. Hearing about this gives me faith my son can one day do the same.
  • 3 0
 This might resonate with your boy. We’re autistic too m.pinkbike.com/news/video-the-trailrippers-shred-their-home-trails-in-dyfi-and-race-dh-in-flow.html#cid3687107
  • 2 0
 As I have gotten older I have wondered if I am on the spectrum, things are eerily similar to what Rob describes. I hate changes in my routine, I hate airports all the lines and people make me so nervous, I get a loud voice when i talk about something im excited about and had always been told by teachers my voice carries and I dont notice I am loud. I guess maybe i should chat with a doctor.
  • 2 0
 Big respect to him for making the announcement, it must have been tough. It was an emotional watch but one that was both educational and also grounded in not using labels to make people like they dont belong to the 'normal'. Accepting people for who they are is such a strong message. Losing your sense of purpose in life and finding a new one, or rediscovering the old one, is hard. This was a really visceral and honest commentary on that too. Rob, thanks for putting yourself out there, no doubt yet again you will have touched peoples lives in a new and positive way. Keep doing that, your honesty and lust for life is a great combo.
  • 2 0
 A hero and a legend for the mtb community and now a absolute hero for all humans who share connections with autism. I feel the pain and why people miss him so
much on the WC… But the real story here is how he was able to succeed to the highest level at what he dos and think back on all the challenges and struggles he over come not knowing what was up and now that he knows how he can do even better and inspire all of us. This interview needs to be share to all not just the cyclists community
  • 2 0
 Mate I hung off every word of that video and put the world aside to watch it which is rare for me. Hats off Rob for putting it out there, working through the emotional parts and above all being the bloke that everyone knows and loves in our sport.
  • 4 0
 Met Rob at Crankworx recently. Such a down to earth and friendly character.
  • 4 0
 Met Rob in Bentonville last summer and dude was so legit. Absolutely the nicest guy and so fun to talk to.
  • 4 0
 Awesome episode - I love the Ride Companion and have always loved Rob Warner. Love him even more now 3
  • 5 0
 poor guy. hope that he know we all love him all the same
  • 2 1
 I enjoyed Rob's commentary over the years and he truly made DH racing events more exciting. I think mental issues indeed were always buried based on society's lack of understanding and awareness, and even the professions that study and treat them. If sharing his issues helps him, great, but I as I was watching this, I became disinterested I guess because of my lack of empathy as well. IME, many people have mental conditions and they are not issues or disorders, just part of the makeup of the person. If you need help just being "you", then I hope you find the help you need.
  • 1 0
 What a wonderful guy, it’s awful to hear how much losing the WC hurt him, but glad to hear he’s doing better. Rob changed the sport we love so much for the better and I’m forever grateful. As for his commentary, he’s the voice of the sport, plain and simple. Can’t wait to watch Hardline and and some more street races to hear him in action.
  • 2 1
 Thanks to this move by Discovery/UCI, I haven't seen any race in 2023 where I used to watch almost all when it was on Red Bull TV with Rob. Even the junior series that were free to watch, I have skipped because Rob wasn't there to hype me up. Such a shame. The TV commentors in the Netherlands are just such a boring pair with no knowledge at all. It's like Formula one all over again.
  • 2 3
 That’s a shame, you missed watching some great racing
  • 1 0
 Rob is a great guy , total respect for letting that all out
now better for doing it ,
I’ve known Rob for a long time , way back from the days of school boy trials in the early 80’s , even before he was a pro
Always a top bloke ! Good on ya mate.
  • 1 0
 Man this was heavy - but good on you Rob for opening up and being so raw and emotional on this. Your heart bleeds Downhill racing and this was clearly one of the hardest times of your life. Kudos for being real, and admittitng that life has not been easy.
  • 4 4
 THERE'S A SUPER DEEP AND TAD MELODRAMATIC KOREAN SHOW ABOUT AN AUTISTIC LAWYER ON NETFLIX.
"EXTRAORDINARY ATTTORNEY WOO"
MUCH RECOMMENDED WATCHING.

THANK YOU ROB WARNER FOR ALWAYS BRINGING HEART TO THE TABLE! YOU MADE MANY FALL IN LOVE WITH THE SPORT. ❤️
  • 2 0
 Rob got robbed. Literally didn't watch a single World Cup race last year. I would normally stay up past 2am to watch them live.
  • 2 0
 I wish I had the nerve to tell you how much of a legend you are when when I bumped into you at the arrivals of Heathrow back in June 23, huge respect for you mate!
  • 1 0
 Thanks Rob. I can see things have been super tough for ya. Good on ya for pushing on and opening up. Thanks for filling in some my life's "yeah, that's not a weird way to do that or react that way" moments.
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 This is such a powerful piece, Big up Rob, such an legend and figurehead in mountain biking.
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 Some people just have it and Rob is one of a few.
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 all the feels for this
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 Wow, PROPS, true bravery. Bigger respect for the guy more than ever.
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 Give the man his fucking job back. Enough is enough. Stop the suffering . Unbelievable how shallow some people are.
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 He hasn’t lost his job he still works for RB
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 @chrismac70: no shit. Well it’s too bad RedBull didn’t make a deal for him to be the voice of DH. The shite they have now is as annoying as u
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 Freecaster. One word that takes me to a happy place.
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 Rob, we all love you man! Thanks for sharing..
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 Has been a hero for as long as I've been into the sport. Hopefully things settle and he gets back to where he (deservedly) should be! Big up Chief Unt©
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 Thank you Rob for all you have given to our sport and me personally, laughing and smiling when you commentate.
You have made many days brighter Smile
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 This is what passion for sport looks like
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 We love you Rob!
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 Rob could sell his commentary to every race. I would pay for it.
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 This 'outta be good
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 Last season of racing didn't really do it for me. Not sure why. Could be the new setup or me.
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 Does the UCI read Pinkbike?
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 Only if it's translated into French..........
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 Big ups to Rob! Looking forward to seeing all his upcoming projects.
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 F..n hell, this was big
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 Love Rob even more now, been listening on Spotify today at work.
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 My lord I miss this fella as the voice of MTB.
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 Rob Warner is the voice of MTB > Endo.
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 Who wants a non-UCI World Cup with more races around North America featuring Rob Warner? Hit like to vote.
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 He's a legend.....how do we get him back in anyway!
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 moving that he loved it as much or more then the whole industry loves him.
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 Rob Warner not a dick, a genuine human being
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 Thanks Warner! Run what you brung!
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 Thankyou Rob.
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 When a sport relies on one persons commentary no matter how good it has a problem
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 Hockey broadcasting in Canada is like that. When Ron McLean is retired, hockey commentary is sure to be a snoozer.
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 remember when everyone was defending Discovery? yeah me too.
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 When exactly was the comment section defending Discovery?
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