Drake's Passage
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.
- Created By
- First Aired on
Jan 17, 2012
- Popularity: 0.9707
- 1 votes
- Production
Red Bull Media House (AT)
- Status: Ended
Show Ended
1 seaons till May 17, 2012
Last episode: MotoGP in Barcelona
Seasons & episodes
Total 1 seasons, 18 episodes
Season 1
Aired
Episode 1Arriving in Mexico min
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.
Episode 2Wrestling in Mexico min
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.
Episode 3Great Pyramids of Giza min
After 27 hours of travel, FMX rider Drake McElroy goes inside the great Pyramids of Giza with fellow rider Robbie Maddison. He then gets some much needed air as he tries to use his dirt bike skills on a rogue camel. After the Pyramids, Drake cruises the Nile and learns to play the oud. He also tries his bartering skills at the historic Khan el-Khalili Bazaar. Itching to see Cairo on two wheels, Drake takes a tour of the city on a motorcycle and finishes the day at the El Fishawy coffee house.
Episode 4The City of the Dead min
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.
Episode 5Water wars and Motorcycles min
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.
