Drake's Passage (2012)
Drake's Passage
2012As a judge for the Red Bull X-Fighters freestyle motocross world tour, McElroy visits several amazing locations where the competitions are held - Mexico City, Cairo, Madrid, Moscow, London and Rome. While on the road, there is no such thing as downtime. When he's not in the judging booth, Drake hits the streets to see what some of the world's largest and most dynamic cities have to offer. He explores what makes each location unique, including art, music, food and sports, as well as venturing off the beaten path.
Seasons & Episode
In this premiere episode, Drake partakes in mezcal alcohol tasting, joins a mariachi band in Plaza Garibaldi, forces down pulque (more alcohol) at a pulqueria, gets a religious cleansing and tries some sketchy street tacos.
In the second episode, Drake meets up with some of Mexico's top young riders and challenges them to a small enduro competition on their own soil.
In this week's episode, Drake shows off his creative side and learns about one of Egypt's oldest traditions. Later, Drake makes a memorable visit to one of Cairo's most historic and chilling landmarks, the City of the Dead, before experiencing some of Egypt's traditional cuisine.
Right off the plane in Madrid, Drake loads up for a massive water fight with more than 10,000 people. After drying off, he enjoys dinner and a traditional flamenco performance. He then gets back in his element with some vintage low-rider bicycles and cruises around town. Finally, Drake gets his mind blown when checks out arguably the biggest collection of Spanish motorcycles around, more than 400 bikes.
In this week's episode, Drake continues to enjoy the Spanish lifestyle. After learning about one of the country's most popular delicacies and honing his knife skills at one of the world's oldest restaurants, Drake experiences Madrid's nightlife at a funky rock and roll club. He then takes a motorcycle ride through the Spanish countryside, soaking up the country's history and putting the perfect end to an amazing trip.
In this week's episode, Drake visits London where he meets up with "Super Ted" James, one of the most innovative custom fixed bike builders around, before heading to judge the Red Bull X-Fighters event that night. The next morning, he takes a train ride north to visit darts legend Bobby George, aka "Bobby Dazzler," at his home pub, where he discusses life and gets some pointers on his darts game. It's an experience he'll never forget.
Drake wraps up his London adventure with the search for spicy curry on Brick Lane, urban motocross with world champ David Knight, a ride on a classic café racer through London to the legendary Ace Café, a humiliating lesson at Lord's Cricket Ground, the home of cricket and an unforgettable meal at St. John, one of the world's best restaurants.
FMX rider and X-Fighters judge Drake McElroy travels to Dubai for an unreal time going down 90 ft waterslides, riding motorcycles with Nadim and the UAE motorcycle club, hitting the desert sand in a quad and even snowboarding at an indoor mountain resort. A good first couple of days.
Drake's visit to Dubai wraps up with a full-throttle drive in an open wheel race car at the Dubai Autodrome. Afterward, he gets a lesson in the ancient sport of falconry and makes some new feathered friends. Making a quick stop at a camel farm, Drake continues on and enjoys the good company and amazing home of Emitati actor and culturalist, Eisa Kayed.
As a judge for the Red Bull X-Fighters freestyle motocross world tour, McElroy visits several amazing locations where the competitions are held - Mexico City, Cairo, Madrid, Moscow, London and Rome. While on the road, there is no such thing as downtime. When he's not in the judging booth, Drake hits the streets to see what some of the world's largest and most dynamic cities have to offer. He explores what makes each location unique, including art, music, food and sports, as well as venturing off the beaten path.