@@ieatslag5947 Same. 100%. Easier to move going up and not that big of a deal to get going again. Going down and having to stop/get out of the way is a bummer. haha
Absolutely agree. But I do feel like trail systems should be uni-directional - even if on some days its clockwise, other days its counter clockwise. It'd keep yielding to a minimum, and help the DH not have to worry if theres a rider coming at them while theyre going full speed.
@@jdowls9538 at least here in the pisgah area the need directional traffic really isn’t an issue. I prefer having the freedom to plan different routes and not be restricted to directional trails.
Downhill should have right of way not only because you earn it, but also because if your climbing you can usually hear someone descending along time before they see you climbing.
new subscriber! awesome video. i love and agree with the subtle "yep, that's cool" @ 8:09 lol. anywhere i've ridden, i always give way to the DH cause it's harder for you for instance to yield going at such a faster pace than climbers(also more dangerous) and easier for me climbing to see you coming and pull off to the side.
You are ABSOLUTELY correct. DH rider should have right of way. Simply because he is carrying more speed and velocity and also has a higher chance of injury. I call it, injury to adjustment ratio. Will I more likely be injured if I have to adjust at said higher rate of speed? If the answer is yes, then rider who answers yes, should have the right of way. Simple logic from Hampton, Va. Love to all. I would love to get this credit if adopted in MTB. 😂
I feel like going reverse on hickory mountain is a weekday thing to do, because even if the other riders give you room you still have to slow down a bunch of times like you did in this video. And yes downhill riders should always get right of way for sure.
First time in Dupont was back in July, hoping to go back around Christmas. Rocky Ridge is a fun trail, but is there a better way to get there from Lake Imaging than Sky Valley Rd? That climb is BRUTAL.
Rent the “Happy Shack” on Old CCC road and it’s literally right across the street from rocky ridge lol. That’s what we did last summer. Only downfall is we got so whooped having fun in the forest that we couldn’t pedal back out. We ended up taking the road from lake imagine back to sky valley anyway 🤣🤦🏻♂️
I like that way both parties gave a little bit of the trail to the other rider(s). I don't like set rules because it's better that both riders asses the situation and move accordingly.
Why don’t they do a daily directional system for some of these trails? Like Monday clockwise, Tuesday counterclockwise… would cut down on a lot of the conflicts.
I give priority to the DH rider. I don’t think I’ve done hickory in that direction, but it looks awesome. Ridgeline looks like it did after the last refresh.
I ride over there quite often and have always thought that Ridgeline and loops like Burnt Mt and Hickory should be one way in the direction where they're most ridden. Trailforks is usually a pretty good guide.
Great video. On ridgeline the dh rider should definitely get the right of way. Should probably be a one way trail. And for sure keep horses off of it. jmho
now do it again but add STONE MOUNTAIN and then go into rocky ridge! its worth the hike up! easily the gnarliest trail in dupont! we did a video on it last year
We made our yearly trip down there last weekend, and rode Ridgeline. While I can applaud the amount of work that the crews put in, I honestly think it's just too groomed now. I felt like at higher speeds I had less grip than previously, and I miss having the occasional rock or root.... It was like carpet out there!
So I'm 100% with you that the downhill rider gets the right-of-way but so many people and trail postings say that the uphill rider gets it. All this causes is both us to stop and look at each other like idiots.
That seems like an accident waiting to happen to have people riding up while other folks are hauling ass down! I do think the downhill rider should have the right of way though.
No, no, no, no. uphill should always get the right of way. If you as the uphill rider decide to give it up to a down hill rider, then that's fine but you should have the choice. I gave right of way to a couple of riders I met coming up hill and later I met them on another trail coming down and they did not yield to me. What a couple of jerks.
Always give right-of-way to riders heading down, same with any trail user from hikers, motorcross, equestrian. The rider who can stop the fastest, should be the first to give right-of-way, it's the safest. Unfortunately, for new riders this is not well known, but we should spread the word.
Why make it a 2 way trail? Trails could alternate direction on different days of the week.It's safer and more fun when people ride in the same direction IMO.
I definitely love the videos. Appreciate you putting out so much so often.
Lookin' smooth af!
Thanks bud
Sick video. When will Jim Branch open?
It was open but Hooker was closed
Man, when I get back in town we gotta get a ride in! 🤘
100% the downhill rider should have right of way. That downhill is earned for most trails
Yep
DH right of way!!!
Boom
What was the name of the coach Tara had?
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I agree DH should have the right of way. I always yield when climbing. I do unto others as I want them to do to me.
Same here, unless it’s a real steep/technical uphill then yea stopping will be a hassle for the uphill rider
@@ieatslag5947 Same. 100%. Easier to move going up and not that big of a deal to get going again. Going down and having to stop/get out of the way is a bummer. haha
Absolutely agree. But I do feel like trail systems should be uni-directional - even if on some days its clockwise, other days its counter clockwise. It'd keep yielding to a minimum, and help the DH not have to worry if theres a rider coming at them while theyre going full speed.
@@jdowls9538 at least here in the pisgah area the need directional traffic really isn’t an issue. I prefer having the freedom to plan different routes and not be restricted to directional trails.
@@jdowls9538 those are the best, especially if they are multi-use trails and MTBers have the right of way
I saw your truck at the Starbucks on Patton a view months ago lol, also just did hickory and ridge this past weekend, very cool stuff.
Hope to catch a lap with you one day
I think it depends on the trail system. Pisgah area trails I agree, downhill should get right of way.
Local, less extreme trails the opposite.
I think it only really comes into play on steep stuff like you said.
Downhill should have right of way not only because you earn it, but also because if your climbing you can usually hear someone descending along time before they see you climbing.
Valid
new subscriber! awesome video. i love and agree with the subtle "yep, that's cool" @ 8:09 lol. anywhere i've ridden, i always give way to the DH cause it's harder for you for instance to yield going at such a faster pace than climbers(also more dangerous) and easier for me climbing to see you coming and pull off to the side.
Totally agree.
Downhill gets the right of way all day.
DH for the win
You are ABSOLUTELY correct. DH rider should have right of way. Simply because he is carrying more speed and velocity and also has a higher chance of injury. I call it, injury to adjustment ratio. Will I more likely be injured if I have to adjust at said higher rate of speed?
If the answer is yes, then rider who answers yes, should have the right of way. Simple logic from Hampton, Va. Love to all. I would love to get this credit if adopted in MTB. 😂
Nice video dude. Ordered a SB150 last week. Can't wait
Just let it open up and you will see it’s a race bike.
The extended the berm at 14:31. Before you had to take it super high since there was no berm coming out.
I think it’s a nice refresh for sure.
Hahaha the intro cracked me up!
I need to get better at climbing
@@SteadySpin 🤣
1000% the DH rider should have the right away.
Agreed
It doesn’t make much sense but IMBA rules are that uphill has right of way. That is the rule unless it’s a DH specific trail OR posted otherwise
Default rules to cover safety first. I do understand it and it works great to teach new people what the rules are to keep them and us safe.
I WAS gonna write something about Eebs going uphill as fast as some going down hill (LOL)...but Dupont is stuck in the 1800s and doesn't allow Eebs.
It’s a crazy world out there.
I feel like going reverse on hickory mountain is a weekday thing to do, because even if the other riders give you room you still have to slow down a bunch of times like you did in this video.
And yes downhill riders should always get right of way for sure.
True
Rocky Ridge and Ridgeline are my two favorite trails in Dupont. So much fun.
Ever hike up Stone Mountain?
First time in Dupont was back in July, hoping to go back around Christmas. Rocky Ridge is a fun trail, but is there a better way to get there from Lake Imaging than Sky Valley Rd? That climb is BRUTAL.
DuPont will build your fitness for sure.
Rent the “Happy Shack” on Old CCC road and it’s literally right across the street from rocky ridge lol. That’s what we did last summer. Only downfall is we got so whooped having fun in the forest that we couldn’t pedal back out. We ended up taking the road from lake imagine back to sky valley anyway 🤣🤦🏻♂️
Awesome videos bro! Hoping to get up that way Wednesday and ride. Still new to the sport!
This is a great area with lots of trails.
Hell yea Kevin, loving the contents you're putting out🤘
Thanks brother
100% the DH should have right away
True
I like that way both parties gave a little bit of the trail to the other rider(s). I don't like set rules because it's better that both riders asses the situation and move accordingly.
True true. I don’t mind sliding to the side when you can.
I just hate two way trails lol I wish more places had one way trails it’s a lot safer and keeps everyone happy
Agreed
Why don’t they do a daily directional system for some of these trails? Like Monday clockwise, Tuesday counterclockwise… would cut down on a lot of the conflicts.
Most people are pretty polite. Just one of those things that new trail users are not sure what to do.
YOUR BIKE WASN'T RATTLING TODAY
Lol
I give priority to the DH rider. I don’t think I’ve done hickory in that direction, but it looks awesome. Ridgeline looks like it did after the last refresh.
They fixed a few turns and took a few trees out.
If I'm climbing then I stop for the DH riders
True
I ride over there quite often and have always thought that Ridgeline and loops like Burnt Mt and Hickory should be one way in the direction where they're most ridden. Trailforks is usually a pretty good guide.
All be mindful all be safe
Downhill SHOULD get right of way
Yep
I always yield to people going downhill. If I see or hear them coming I just pull off the trail so they can shred.
Pretty simple I feel
Good Video it's all in the HIPS! 😁
Dancing fools
Did they pave ridge line? Sounded so smooth and fast
It’s really nice. Took out all the danger trees and chilled out those shape berms
Great video. On ridgeline the dh rider should definitely get the right of way. Should probably be a one way trail. And for sure keep horses off of it. jmho
It is a DH flow trail
now do it again but add STONE MOUNTAIN and then go into rocky ridge! its worth the hike up! easily the gnarliest trail in dupont! we did a video on it last year
While there is a creek running down it.
We made our yearly trip down there last weekend, and rode Ridgeline. While I can applaud the amount of work that the crews put in, I honestly think it's just too groomed now. I felt like at higher speeds I had less grip than previously, and I miss having the occasional rock or root.... It was like carpet out there!
I agree but it’s only a few weeks it won’t be smooth any more. Ridgeline is one of the most used trails in the area.
So I'm 100% with you that the downhill rider gets the right-of-way but so many people and trail postings say that the uphill rider gets it. All this causes is both us to stop and look at each other like idiots.
So true.
I don't really have a strong preference one way or the other, though it is easier for downhill riders to get going after they stop.
Agreed
That seems like an accident waiting to happen to have people riding up while other folks are hauling ass down! I do think the downhill rider should have the right of way though.
Directional trails are cool
Downhill right away always. Nobody is enjoying the climb more than the descending.
So true
No, no, no, no. uphill should always get the right of way. If you as the uphill rider decide to give it up to a down hill rider, then that's fine but you should have the choice. I gave right of way to a couple of riders I met coming up hill and later I met them on another trail coming down and they did not yield to me. What a couple of jerks.
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Good times
Always give right-of-way to riders heading down, same with any trail user from hikers, motorcross, equestrian. The rider who can stop the fastest, should be the first to give right-of-way, it's the safest. Unfortunately, for new riders this is not well known, but we should spread the word.
Well put
Why make it a 2 way trail? Trails could alternate direction on different days of the week.It's safer and more fun when people ride in the same direction IMO.
A place in Georgia does that with there trails