Heavy smoker (been working on quitting for years) and 2 laps I'm dead.. Completely blown my load. But the whole racing, launching off the line, new trails, epic views, and riding in an hour more than I feel I get in a day free riding. Racing is great!
I just picked up a '18 300xc and got done putting on parts. It's been 10 years since I last rode. My best friend I rode with was Carmichael's cousin and I also had the honor to ride with Fred Hoess's step son for years. So I experienced riding with A class riders for MX and enduro LOL. I even rode with Rich Lafferty a few times, when my buddies mom broke up with Fred and dated Rich. The Lackawanna cut off (50 mile span of abandoned R/R tracks) in northern NJ attracts some of the best enduro riders. Your videos got me pumped for this season and I'm hoping I can pick up where I left off especially since I recently medically retired from the military.
That looks like a lot of the stuff we ride for fun. Cool course. Endurance used to kill me, but now I can do a full 2 hours without being beat afterwards. Get a mountain bike and ride it regularly, it will really help, besides quitting smoking.
15 lbs of air, thats alot, I keep 9 in the rear and 7 in the front with rim locks. 18 out of 18 is still good. You were riding pretty good toward the end, but probably good to stop, so you dont hurt yourself. 4- 1/2 hrs is a long drive and then back home too. Whaooo, I have a van, so I can sleep in it for a while to rest. You did good!!!
Looks like were I ride all the time lol. You can always tell how steep something is when all you see in the frame is front fender cause your standing over the handlebars. That steep rooted stuff is fun fun.
Nice video as always man! Have you ever considered running a smaller bore bike? I have ridden 250 2 strokes and 450 4 strokes all my life until I started racing this season. Noticed those bikes are actually way too much bike for me so I have been running a 250F. I can actually finish a race somewhat competitively on the 250f. Not a chance in hell would I have the same result on the bigger bore bikes or the 250 2 strokes. just sucks the energy right out of you when the bike is riding you instead of the opposite.
I wish but not this time. I'm planning on blue ridge 2 and Charlotte county later this year. After this one I realized how out of shape I'm in and trying to be a little more prepared for my next one haha.
35 hours on the stock AT81? Damn I have 10 hours on mine and Im probably changing it after the next race. The dirt out east must be friendlier than the Utah/Colorado stuff. That course looks pretty fun though.
I dont think I could have completed 1 lap if I tryed it 3 years ago. But hey, More seat time is all it takes. When you wana try some dirt roads / fire trail?
It's all about finishing and having fun. There's only a handful of riders out there actually racing. Get some powergels like GU and eat a couple right before the race and then stop for a few seconds and eat a couple more at about the half way point. Does wonders for your energy level and attitude.
LOL homesick. If you want to race consistently you have to travel a lot and sleep in some uncomfortable places. 3 hours is my general cutoff between sleeping at home and getting up early versus going to the track the day before and sleeping in a truck, tent, backseat, etc. Neither works out particularly well but if you have an 8am race there's no choice. However for my local AMA district my races are most often scheduled for Saturdays at 3pm which makes everything soooo much easier.
Not trying to act like I know anything but one tip is to try to stand up more it won’t beat you up as much you don’t have to stand the whole race but you should be standing about 90% of the time if you can you will make it through sections easier and smoother other than that great vids and keep up the great work.
If you want to ride some mountains go ride the Hatfield & McCoy trails awesome riding if you like mountains! There's also a really good real enduro in Shade, Ohio called lost in Lody. Try to run lower tire pressures. We run 5-7 psi on tubes!
You need to use a quality SD card to eliminate the pulsing pixelation of your video. I bet it looks fine on your computer then the upload goes to crap. I had the same problem using an old SD with a Hero6 black.
The GoPro never does it justice haha I know the feeling! We just had our first race of the season here in New England this past Sunday. The course was absolutely jammed pack full of rocks, roots, and slick muddy dirt. Go checkout our race video "2018 NETRA Nutmeg State"! It was only our third time ever racing. Love watching your videos, keep it up!!
Sorry man, what place did you expect to come in when you quit. Would like to see try and finish. Maybe work on your fitness so you can finish the next one. I do appreciate your honesty.
Matt Merrifield all the 45 and 50° comments put a smile on my face. I'd like to put him on a true 50° pitch and watch his reaction. Better straight line or the handle bars will dig in.lol
Ah come on man you could have done other one! Lol. Trust me I've been there I know the feeling. Drink a ton of Gatorade the night before and get some electrolyte pills from Hammer nutrition I promise you it helps.
Im hoping over time I do gain more endurance. I think i have already, last year i did my first 14 mile single track loop. Had to stop 10 times atleast. Now, i can complete it straight.
Gladius Jon thats progress man just gotta give up the ciggies and you will be sweet. The dude is right tho heaps of electrolytes the night before or early morning. Also fill camel back with Gatorade or just water. Works wonders
Oh god I hate the sound of your bike doing JUUUST enough rpms to push forward, with that plrrrrrtrtrtr sound. Either accelerate or decelerate bro, it's the only way to ride dirt!! Jesus!!
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Heavy smoker (been working on quitting for years) and 2 laps I'm dead.. Completely blown my load. But the whole racing, launching off the line, new trails, epic views, and riding in an hour more than I feel I get in a day free riding. Racing is great!
Just started enduro and then discovered your channel really enjoying your content keep it coming mate
I just picked up a '18 300xc and got done putting on parts. It's been 10 years since I last rode. My best friend I rode with was Carmichael's cousin and I also had the honor to ride with Fred Hoess's step son for years. So I experienced riding with A class riders for MX and enduro LOL. I even rode with Rich Lafferty a few times, when my buddies mom broke up with Fred and dated Rich. The Lackawanna cut off (50 mile span of abandoned R/R tracks) in northern NJ attracts some of the best enduro riders. Your videos got me pumped for this season and I'm hoping I can pick up where I left off especially since I recently medically retired from the military.
Excellent commentary, love the racing vids keep em coming
Amazing man, that looks incredible.
I’ve been subbed for awhile and I just noticed that you are very underrated wtf I’ve been subbed for like a month or two and I really like your video
i loved that track. that was my first race on a Honda Xr70R. good video.
Must say very jealous watching this looks amazing, just landed on your channel , subbed 👍
Really entertaining vid! Riding in the mountains is my all time favorite place to ride, I've had me fill of deserts.
hehe wait tell my next series of vids hit. Some GNARLY Mountain!!
Good job! Looked like a lot of fun.
Dude! What a dream course... Its now my goal to be able to come out there and race it!
shadetree surgeon If by chance you ever are in VA. You have a bed here, and we can hit some mountain trails 2 hrs away.
damn between shadetree and gladius those are pretty much the only race videos I watch
Awesome video man really loving the content keep it up...congrats quitting!
Wow that was absolutely crazy!
Looks really fun, looks like my trails here in Vermont , all steep mountains
Nice!! Deffenitly a lot different then a sunday trail ride for me hahaha
Hey mate well done looks like the low down grunt worked well. That sort of hills is what I use to ride on here in aus on a 125
I love this course.
I go to the mountains and just ride every weekend. The most fun you can have on a bike for sure.
I just got back from some Gnarly Mountain trails. Im so hooked dude!!
Reminds me of some of the races I did in the NW. Tight trails and usually rainy AF.
That looks like a lot of the stuff we ride for fun. Cool course. Endurance used to kill me, but now I can do a full 2 hours without being beat afterwards. Get a mountain bike and ride it regularly, it will really help, besides quitting smoking.
Ah thats a great idea, thanks!! I bet the kids would love to ride along as well!
Sure, I'd watch some normal riding up in the mountains! But damn, those inclines... I really want to come ride there some day!
Looks like a good course I could go flat out on.
I wish i could have made that one man! Looks like alot of good stuff out there!
1 week bro!!! be ready!
15 lbs of air, thats alot, I keep 9 in the rear and 7 in the front with rim locks. 18 out of 18 is still good. You were riding pretty good toward the end, but probably good to stop, so you dont hurt yourself. 4- 1/2 hrs is a long drive and then back home too. Whaooo, I have a van, so I can sleep in it for a while to rest. You did good!!!
Looks like were I ride all the time lol. You can always tell how steep something is when all you see in the frame is front fender cause your standing over the handlebars. That steep rooted stuff is fun fun.
Great video i wish i was there.
Bonesaw!! 🤘🏻
the narration is great.
Nice video as always man! Have you ever considered running a smaller bore bike? I have ridden 250 2 strokes and 450 4 strokes all my life until I started racing this season. Noticed those bikes are actually way too much bike for me so I have been running a 250F. I can actually finish a race somewhat competitively on the 250f. Not a chance in hell would I have the same result on the bigger bore bikes or the 250 2 strokes. just sucks the energy right out of you when the bike is riding you instead of the opposite.
Hey that's me starting directly in front of you at 1:11. That was my first hare scramble and I had a lot of fun.
Awesome!!! See you at Reedy hole this sunday??
I wish but not this time. I'm planning on blue ridge 2 and Charlotte county later this year. After this one I realized how out of shape I'm in and trying to be a little more prepared for my next one haha.
hahaha, Im in the same boat man!! BR1 wooped me bad! Well hopefully Ill make br2, and charlotte! Ill come say hi!
Yeah man please do. I'm number 96f and also the only one dumb enough to try on a 500 exc haha
35 hours on the stock AT81? Damn I have 10 hours on mine and Im probably changing it after the next race. The dirt out east must be friendlier than the Utah/Colorado stuff. That course looks pretty fun though.
Very possable, we dont have too many rocks on normal trails.
Right on brother! No shame in finishing 2 laps! Like you said, smoking, altitude...imagine if you tried this 3 years ago. Congrats!
I dont think I could have completed 1 lap if I tryed it 3 years ago. But hey, More seat time is all it takes. When you wana try some dirt roads / fire trail?
Dude, I'll give you a shout...seems I don't have time for much these days. Soon though.
right on, Ill be here. just holler
"A wheelie on one wheel"
Nice job man
Thank you!
I guessed and was right on all conditions. I would love to do this scramble. I feel like I would place very very well.
It's all about finishing and having fun. There's only a handful of riders out there actually racing. Get some powergels like GU and eat a couple right before the race and then stop for a few seconds and eat a couple more at about the half way point. Does wonders for your energy level and attitude.
Double clutch?
LOL homesick. If you want to race consistently you have to travel a lot and sleep in some uncomfortable places. 3 hours is my general cutoff between sleeping at home and getting up early versus going to the track the day before and sleeping in a truck, tent, backseat, etc. Neither works out particularly well but if you have an 8am race there's no choice. However for my local AMA district my races are most often scheduled for Saturdays at 3pm which makes everything soooo much easier.
I’m from Colorado and these are hills:)
Looks like my back yard in Washington state, but much bigger trees and tighter trails.
11 psi in rear 13 front.😜
I just listen to videos and commentary while I'm stuck at work.
Not trying to act like I know anything but one tip is to try to stand up more it won’t beat you up as much you don’t have to stand the whole race but you should be standing about 90% of the time if you can you will make it through sections easier and smoother other than that great vids and keep up the great work.
Do you stand up at all?
what class do you run, i wanna start racing my 300 mxc and not sure what class to do.
30 year old + C class.
The go pro make it look like a tiny hill lol
Where is this?
If you want to ride some mountains go ride the Hatfield & McCoy trails awesome riding if you like mountains! There's also a really good real enduro in Shade, Ohio called lost in Lody. Try to run lower tire pressures. We run 5-7 psi on tubes!
You need to use a quality SD card to eliminate the pulsing pixelation of your video. I bet it looks fine on your computer then the upload goes to crap. I had the same problem using an old SD with a Hero6 black.
How long did it take to do the 2 laps? Don't feel bad man, as good as I think I am, I'd poop out when you did also. Lol
1 hr 22 mins. just did Taskers Gap today. Wish I would have gone before this race. Would have been way quicker
So does the Go Pro do the track justice? Lol
I mean, Maby.... hahaha
The GoPro never does it justice haha I know the feeling! We just had our first race of the season here in New England this past Sunday. The course was absolutely jammed pack full of rocks, roots, and slick muddy dirt. Go checkout our race video "2018 NETRA Nutmeg State"! It was only our third time ever racing. Love watching your videos, keep it up!!
15 psi is a bit high for BR1.....Run heavy tubes and 10psi.....or there abouts.
Thank you sir!
Sorry man, what place did you expect to come in when you quit. Would like to see try and finish. Maybe work on your fitness so you can finish the next one. I do appreciate your honesty.
Take a shot every time he says "immense" or "Doesn't do it justice".
Is there a reason you are wearing your knee pads on the outside of your pants instead of inside?
Ingold XC because the Velcro rubs me raw tell i bleed.
Those are JUST hills, not mountains! Come visit us down here in Tennessee.
I don't see any mountains.
Matt Merrifield all the 45 and 50° comments put a smile on my face. I'd like to put him on a true 50° pitch and watch his reaction. Better straight line or the handle bars will dig in.lol
its not the go pro that doesn't do it justice, is the tiny hills that don't do it justice.
Homesick... mountains.... pussay...
Looks like fun,i think you would do even better on bonesaws yamaha.😛
hahaha!
Good job try to be a little more aggressive but good job
Boneless got a wigcut!
Scary right?!?
Ah come on man you could have done other one! Lol. Trust me I've been there I know the feeling. Drink a ton of Gatorade the night before and get some electrolyte pills from Hammer nutrition I promise you it helps.
Im hoping over time I do gain more endurance. I think i have already, last year i did my first 14 mile single track loop. Had to stop 10 times atleast. Now, i can complete it straight.
Gladius Jon thats progress man just gotta give up the ciggies and you will be sweet. The dude is right tho heaps of electrolytes the night before or early morning. Also fill camel back with Gatorade or just water. Works wonders
If you think this is hard then you should see EU real hard enduro where this is considered easy
Oh god I hate the sound of your bike doing JUUUST enough rpms to push forward, with that plrrrrrtrtrtr sound. Either accelerate or decelerate bro, it's the only way to ride dirt!! Jesus!!
Where is this?