It's been more than 10 years since I lived in L.A., but I think I was able to clear everything but that very last section where you dropped down onto the pavement by the road to Camp Josepho. I used some really clever and exotic technology to do it: an Amp Research B4 with a TRIPLE crankset and a 20T small ring, and 26" wheels. I was in my late 50s at the time. It really helps if there's been some rain recently and there's moisture in the soil. The singletrack on Westridge (aka Mandeville Ridge) is also a killer climb. I do miss the riding in Socal.
For sure! It's very convenient to access this trail as it is close to the city. In June we often get a low cloud cover coming from the ocean and this trail is above the clouds; it's gorgeous.
Bro. There aren't as good trails here in La like there are in Canada, colorado, & Utah..... Any good, fun, or scenic trails in Los Angeles please let me know!
When you live in LA and want to get into mountain biking but the bikes are out of stock and your stuck at home with this heat and plus virtual learning. Hah ain't that great :/ 😂😒😔. This year sucks...
Nice. Love that area. Hey Ben. I have noticed more and more people talking about power. I am not sure I fully understand it and the benefits yet, but do you measure your power output on your rides and if so how, and how does it help or change your riding?
basically it measure how much force your putting into the pedals. its a great tool for training and pacing. the vegan cyclist and gcn made some pretty good vids explaining their benefits. you should check them out.
The power meter is mostly useful for training & post-race analysis (and showing off your telemetry on TH-cam!). I personally don't pace myself with it in XC races because they aren't long enough. That's why I only had a power meter on my cyclocross bike I use for training. But contrary to what most coaches would say, I think a heart rate monitor is good enough for training at the Sport and Expert level. The bulk of the progress you make at that level comes from consistency, training longer hours, going harder when you're supposed to go hard and going slow when you're supposed to recover.
That trail is also a great climb when ridden in the opposite direction.
John Crowley Nice, I never tried. Are you able to clear the steep sections?
It's been more than 10 years since I lived in L.A., but I think I was able to clear everything but that very last section where you dropped down onto the pavement by the road to Camp Josepho. I used some really clever and exotic technology to do it: an Amp Research B4 with a TRIPLE crankset and a 20T small ring, and 26" wheels. I was in my late 50s at the time. It really helps if there's been some rain recently and there's moisture in the soil. The singletrack on Westridge (aka Mandeville Ridge) is also a killer climb. I do miss the riding in Socal.
"Great climb" is a contradiction in terms.
Estan chingones estos caminos paisa👍👍
I gotta do this! Sick of riding up Trailer Canyon with not much reward.
I'll be in that area in June and looking to get out for a ride one day. Looks like a pretty good spot to hit up!
For sure! It's very convenient to access this trail as it is close to the city. In June we often get a low cloud cover coming from the ocean and this trail is above the clouds; it's gorgeous.
dude seeing these trails and races makes me want to move up to LA
Bro. There aren't as good trails here in La like there are in Canada, colorado, & Utah..... Any good, fun, or scenic trails in Los Angeles please let me know!
@@danrashtizadeh1 i meant as far as in the south west. if you want to be where the races are and where the bike scene is LA is the place to be.
@@5minutereviews109 Can you please give me a couple names of parks or trails here....a few you recommend? Thank you brother
Dan Rashtizadeh sorry man I live in south San Diego. I’m not familiar with trails in LA
@@5minutereviews109 oh yeaaaa, San diego Diego awesome but LA is so so
Unless Im seeing things you're riding a 2x set up? Sweet.
That's the suspension lock-out. 1x12 Sram Eagle
This seems like a pretty cool ridge run. Is there a way to loop this together with Sullivan Canyon?
Yes, you can climb up Sullivan canyon and go down the ridge. But if you want to go down both, you'd have to climb up twice though.
Dry trails!!! Winter wet is her in the UK for the next 4 months :(
When you live in LA and want to get into mountain biking but the bikes are out of stock and your stuck at home with this heat and plus virtual learning. Hah ain't that great :/ 😂😒😔. This year sucks...
Love Jedi! What softwareare you using for the telemetry and such?
I used Garmin VIRB Edit
Nice. Love that area.
Hey Ben. I have noticed more and more people talking about power. I am not sure I fully understand it and the benefits yet, but do you measure your power output on your rides and if so how, and how does it help or change your riding?
basically it measure how much force your putting into the pedals. its a great tool for training and pacing. the vegan cyclist and gcn made some pretty good vids explaining their benefits. you should check them out.
The power meter is mostly useful for training & post-race analysis (and showing off your telemetry on TH-cam!). I personally don't pace myself with it in XC races because they aren't long enough. That's why I only had a power meter on my cyclocross bike I use for training. But contrary to what most coaches would say, I think a heart rate monitor is good enough for training at the Sport and Expert level. The bulk of the progress you make at that level comes from consistency, training longer hours, going harder when you're supposed to go hard and going slow when you're supposed to recover.
Hi guys I live in LA and tried many trails..... Any good ones you guys recommend?? please type it in below, thank you
Mt Wilson, Topanga, Malibu (RIP), Big Bear Lake are some of my favorite spots. There are great parks in Orange County too. Where did you ride so far?
Jedi! My favorite by far.
How to get there and park the car to start climbing?
There's always room to park on Capri Rd. You can check the map in the video description.
Why is your speed in Kmph?
It's faster
yo switch to mph bro ur in socal