I watch a lot of your videos, and I always come back to this one. It’s one of my favorites, probably because that is where I do most my mountain biking. Just the way you narrated it and added the music when appropriate. So well done. Although, you have inspired me to tackle riding the entire Downiville from downtown based on your Downiville video. Another one of my favorite videos because you set yourself a challenge and conquered it Going to conquer that one in 2024.
A good buzz on a Friday night and a new B1ker video, and a great one at that! Way to go on that skinny man, was so stoked that you made it! Excellent video man!
OMG Robert!!!! BEST Video yet! A+ production. You have one of the best voice over and script I've ever heard. And I don't mean production wise, I mean your voice(Pixar would love your voice). Do not stop this style of format and you come across as a regular Joe biker that draws one in to this video. Truckee should be sponsoring you to promote MTBing and the different trailage. Your game here on YT just took a giant leap. WELL DONE!
I’ll still like you. You got me fired up to challenge myself. I have a buddy that likes doing crazy stuff like that so he is going with me. Also, love the Mt. Huff and Spooner to Kinsberry Stinger videos. Both those are bucket list rides for me in 2024. Thanks again for the motivation.
Go stay at Everstoke and ride Hough & Mills Peak. They are both really close. Downieville too. But it would be easy to do Hough and Mills with staying one night.
I got so nervous for you on that skinny. I was rooting for you to make it the entire way. Excellent ride my man. He'll yeah! It's perfectly fine to be scared of trying difficult features. I like to think of it as being wise. Haha. Great video bud. Thanks for sharing.
The ending, where you fully beat your fear and anxiety... I literally cried!! So proud of you! I end up crying and walking it when I’m too afraid, my anxiety overwhelms me in those moments😅 Kudos to you for being so strong man!!
Love the narration...Met you at the clementine trail in Auburn last December. You’re such a cool person. You did not even hesitate to stop your riding when I asked to take a picture with me.
Such an awesome looking trail! those rocks at 8:44 where so sick looking! and man, huge props on hitting that skinny! My palms where sweating watching that haha, I hate skinnys haha
Nice job editing two rides into one! Every time I see a video of this trail it makes me want to go back and ride it again! Still one of the best days I've had on a bike!
@@B1KER I immediately sent a huge drop with it that I had been eyeballing for a long time but I as scared of trying it on the old bike. It was glorious! It has been everything I hoped for so far!
Yeah! man that's what the f*** I'm talking about!! I can't wait until this damn weather breaks there's a trailhead I want to check out while Stephan Park in Jerseyjust hope there aren't any bears running around there. Awesome stuff awesome video man get that mojo back have a good time but also be safe cuz don't know what kind of killjoy is going to be out there.
@@B1KER I have to tell you the section where your buddy went over the rocks and where you went to the left. The rock are easier but more intimidating. Awesome overcoming your apprehensions.
OGMTB Hot me up on Instagram. I get a lot of requests and sometimes it’s hard to keep track. If you did already and I forgot..I’m sorry. Let’s get something on the books dude. I know I’ve seen ya send me something before.
Awe amazing bro! Love your attitude! I’m a new subscriber to you, accidentally came across as I had bronson and swapped to chameleon- And thanks to you- I have a chameleon carbon black xl coming! 🍻🤣🥇😎
If you are self shuttling I’d park at the bottom of Big Chief and pass on the Sawtooth stuff. Then either do two runs or go to Martis for the second run of the day.
Awesome video man! Love hearing how stoked you were out there! Erick and I definitely need to get out to that trail once the snow clears up! 🤘🏼 great edit!
Why the hell did you stop making these for so long. Great trail, commentary, vulnerability, overcoming fears, not conquering some obstacles. You need to make more of these types of videos because you’re very good at them. Also, Leatherfoot running into to small tree was priceless.
Dude nice work on the skinny. Skinny’s are my game I love them. But I have friends that are just like you. Great bikers but skinny’s freak them out. Nice job on completing it.
@@B1KER I also practise talking nonsense to my self, but make sure to not do it in public, don't want to be that dude that talks to himself. 😀 also found singing along to songs help.
@@B1KER Sawtooth not very fun!?!?!? Does not compute. We usually ride Big Chief as a loop. Sawtooth, to the dirt road up to big chief and then down to complete the sawtooth loop. Then burgers at Blue Coyote, like you did.
@@AllTerrainFamily Both times I rode it we shuttled to the top of Big Chief. Once we finished Big Chief the last part of Sawtooth just felt super boring. I did Sawtooth a long time ago on it's own and it was ok, but probably was more fun since it wasn't stacked up against how fun BC is.
Wow. One of the best video I’ve seen lately, and best of all the commenting of each section. Just heard about this trail and super stoked to ride it. Do you have a Strava or garmin link I can follow for the trail?
I used to use the 130 a lot but now use the 530 because I wanted integration with a power meter. Unfortunately, I’ve never used any of my Garmins for navigation.
I've a question Mr B1KER, if you don't mind? I'm a relatively large person [6 feet 2, 50" chest and 220 lbs]. For the last few years I've been riding [650b with + rims/tyres] hard tails exclusively, the last full squish I owned was a 2014 Specialized Enduro, back when 26" was still pretty typical. But now I'm hankering after a new bike that isn't a hard tail again. In your experience do specific types of suspension design [shock placement and linkages] work better than others for us larger gentlemen? I will be able to demo certain brands and models, but I'm trying to narrow it down a bit. Any kind of steer you can give me will be appreciated, I'm also a Robert/Bob as well!
I’m not super sure if one is better suited for big guys. I’m sure the marketing teams would all say theirs is best. My best advice is to try and demo some bikes. If possible go to something like Sedona MTB Fest and demo a bunch of bikes. You’ll learn quickly what you like. Personally, I really like Santa Cruz bikes. However I’ve rides a bunch of other brands that have been fun. I’ve also been in love with a bike online, but when I rode it was disappointed. At 6’2” 220 you aren’t so big that you’ll be pushing the boundaries of the suspension so I think you’ll be fine. If all else fails pick the one with the coolest paint job. 😂
@@B1KER Thanks. I'm in the UK but there's plenty of Santa Cruz stockists in my area. A work colleague owns a Bronson but he has the physical build of a teenage gymnast and it's only a medium, so there's zero point trying to gauge it from that. It did feel plush from the brief spin around the car park I had when he'd just bought it. Thought I'd better quickly give him it back when I noticed that he was wincing when I was bunny hopping it on and off the kerb.
grizcuz Hahahaha! I hear ya there. I really like my Bronson. The new v3 Bronson is super plush. It’s a great all around bike. In my opinion you can’t go wrong with a Bronson if you ride chunky enduro style stuff regularly.
@@B1KER th-cam.com/video/xC5zwXRe6Lc/w-d-xo.html I live around this area, although I'm by no means thrashing the trails at the speeds in this clip. Most of the time I'm trying to ensure that the rubber remains on the ground and I'm not taking out people who are walking their dogs. I've developed a whole new style: Apologetic Geriatric Enduro.
Hey Rob, were you riding the 29ers on that trail? I rode there back in August as well. It was above my skill level, but I got through it. What a great trail!
@@B1KER Hell Yeah brother! I've watched your Big Chief and Sawtooth, both look RAD! Also going to raft the Truckee River a few times, float trip from the dam to River Ranch, Downtown Truckee stretch with our own rafts and Boca Run with an outfitter. Did that last year EPIC!
@@B1KER here is my 16 year old son running the class III just below the River Ranch on the Truckee last year in our Inflatable Kayak. We scouted first and he's had training. th-cam.com/video/Ogxgo5bPuEA/w-d-xo.html
when I saw you cleared that skinny, I was just as stoked watching you as you were clearing it, Yeah
It feels good for me watching it too!
I watch a lot of your videos, and I always come back to this one. It’s one of my favorites, probably because that is where I do most my mountain biking. Just the way you narrated it and added the music when appropriate. So well done. Although, you have inspired me to tackle riding the entire Downiville from downtown based on your Downiville video. Another one of my favorite videos because you set yourself a challenge and conquered it Going to conquer that one in 2024.
Thanks man! I really appreciate that. It always feels good to read stuff like that. You may not like me as much after climbing Downieville! 😂
Your stoke from making that log ride made me smile from ear to ear bro!
Yeah me too! 🤘
looks like such a sick ride! I'm liking this video format Robert!
Thanks dude, appreciate that 🤘
Such a nice video love the narration
Thanks dude appreciate that 👍
It's a good start to the year when you get a B1ker video!
Right on, thanks dude!
A good buzz on a Friday night and a new B1ker video, and a great one at that! Way to go on that skinny man, was so stoked that you made it! Excellent video man!
Thanks dude, was amped I made it too!
OMG Robert!!!! BEST Video yet! A+ production. You have one of the best voice over and script I've ever heard. And I don't mean production wise, I mean your voice(Pixar would love your voice). Do not stop this style of format and you come across as a regular Joe biker that draws one in to this video. Truckee should be sponsoring you to promote MTBing and the different trailage. Your game here on YT just took a giant leap. WELL DONE!
Thanks dude, that was an awesome comment 👍
Shredded Truckee about ten years ago on a mtb trip to Tahoe. Did 20 miles and was only going to ride 2 that day. Awesome trails
Definitely lots of awesome trails up there.
Dude one of your best vids yet! Keep up the great work! 👍👏
Thanks man, appreciate it.
Mmm... beautiful trails and post-ride beers... Come back summer!!!
I know right! I’m editing all these fun Tahoe rides right now.
I am glad you did it! And I am also thankful for that tree for Zach! lol
Saved his life. 😂
I’ll still like you. You got me fired up to challenge myself. I have a buddy that likes doing crazy stuff like that so he is going with me.
Also, love the Mt. Huff and Spooner to Kinsberry Stinger videos. Both those are bucket list rides for me in 2024.
Thanks again for the motivation.
Go stay at Everstoke and ride Hough & Mills Peak. They are both really close. Downieville too. But it would be easy to do Hough and Mills with staying one night.
What an awesome video - your best yet! Nice job on the skinny too :)
Thanks dude. I think I would have liked it more if the lighting was better. Hahaha!
I got so nervous for you on that skinny. I was rooting for you to make it the entire way. Excellent ride my man. He'll yeah! It's perfectly fine to be scared of trying difficult features. I like to think of it as being wise. Haha. Great video bud. Thanks for sharing.
Believe me I was shitting my pants! Thanks for watching. 👍
The ending, where you fully beat your fear and anxiety... I literally cried!! So proud of you! I end up crying and walking it when I’m too afraid, my anxiety overwhelms me in those moments😅 Kudos to you for being so strong man!!
Thanks man 👍
Love the narration...Met you at the clementine trail in Auburn last December. You’re such a cool person. You did not even hesitate to stop your riding when I asked to take a picture with me.
Right on! Dude, stopping is never a problem for me. 😂
Such an awesome looking trail! those rocks at 8:44 where so sick looking! and man, huge props on hitting that skinny! My palms where sweating watching that haha, I hate skinnys haha
Glad I’m not alone.
That trail looks sick! I've been to tahoe skiing but never mtbing. Def on the bucket list. Good job for getting the balls to ride that tree skinny!!!!
There is a lot to ride in Tahoe. If you haven't done it yet, I'd definitely advise it.
Hey nice ride bro. I need some weather like that. I’m stuck in freezing weather and work schedule ...
Spring is coming 👍
Nice job editing two rides into one! Every time I see a video of this trail it makes me want to go back and ride it again! Still one of the best days I've had on a bike!
I’m glad you had such a good time. It was awesome getting a chance to meet ya and ride together. I heard ya got a new bike since then?
Yessir, Diamondback Release 3. Sort of like a 5010 with a 150 fork 🤘
Adam Vanwinkle I bet that made a huge difference on your riding.
@@B1KER I immediately sent a huge drop with it that I had been eyeballing for a long time but I as scared of trying it on the old bike. It was glorious! It has been everything I hoped for so far!
Nice video! The narration is The Best! Love it! 😃👍
Glad ya liked it 👍
Another great video, nothing better than pushing yourself to overcome those fears..
Thanks. Sometimes it's really hard to overcome those fears.
Good to see married life ain't slowing down Leatherfoot one bit. Great video. Welcome back!
He still hasn’t started listening to that inside voice.
Looks like a ton of fun. Great video. Keep them coming!
Thanks, was a great trail.
Awesome! I have to get down to California with my mountain bike!
Good stuff down here when the whole state isn’t on fire. I’d steer clear until these fires get under control.
Great video man, trail looks sick. We don’t get many dusty trails in Scotland.
We do a mean muddy ride though. Keep up the good work dude. 🤙🏴🤙
Thanks dude! As much as we bitch about the dust it’s not as bad as it could be.
Missing those summer days right now! Stoked to see a B1KER riding video tho!
Summer is definitely missed!
Yeah! man that's what the f*** I'm talking about!! I can't wait until this damn weather breaks there's a trailhead I want to check out while Stephan Park in Jerseyjust hope there aren't any bears running around there. Awesome stuff awesome video man get that mojo back have a good time but also be safe cuz don't know what kind of killjoy is going to be out there.
Right on buddy! Thanks for watching
Fun watching someone else's video on a trail Ive made a video on. Nice job Robert! As usual.
Yeah, it’s always fun seeing someone else’s take on a trail.
@@B1KER I have to tell you the section where your buddy went over the rocks and where you went to the left. The rock are easier but more intimidating. Awesome overcoming your apprehensions.
OGMTB Hopefully I can work up the balls to do the rock route next time.
@@B1KER it funny cuz you did that other drop after giving a second thought. I took the ride around. Love to ride with you some day.
OGMTB Hot me up on Instagram. I get a lot of requests and sometimes it’s hard to keep track. If you did already and I forgot..I’m sorry. Let’s get something on the books dude. I know I’ve seen ya send me something before.
He's back!
Hahaha, thanks for watching!
Dude, great video. Good going on the obstacles that you tried and conquered. I could feel the stoke up here in Montana.
Right on, stoked ya liked it. 🤘
Massive thumbs up for the skinny ride and for yet another great video dude. 👍🤘
Thanks bud! 👍
Awe amazing bro! Love your attitude! I’m a new subscriber to you, accidentally came across as I had bronson and swapped to chameleon- And thanks to you- I have a chameleon carbon black xl coming! 🍻🤣🥇😎
Right on! Fun bikes for sure.
Nice video 👍 I've ridden most of those "other" trails bit not that one. Soon as the snow melts I'm heading up.
If you are self shuttling I’d park at the bottom of Big Chief and pass on the Sawtooth stuff. Then either do two runs or go to Martis for the second run of the day.
@@B1KER e bike baby!
Bill Trickel There ya go! I’d park at the bottom of Big Chief and do two laps!
@@B1KER yea it's awesome to do that other stuff up there on.
Nice work Robert!
Thanks man, appreciate that! 👍
Great job on this Video Robert!!
Thanks, glad you liked it!
was totally fist pumping in the air (sitting at my computer) when you made the 'skinny'.
Right on dude, it totally does the same to me. 🤘
Great video. This is my second favorite trail in Truckee
I’m curious what the number 1 is?
B1KER favorite one is “Hole In The Ground” such an awesome trail
Vin I haven’t done that one in a long time. I remember the steps at the end being super fun.
Great upload as usual.. you make nice videos man.. Greetings from Sweden!
Thanks dude. Appreciate you watching.
Just subscribed due to your awesome amount of Tahoe rides... keep up the great feed, you make me want to transition from hike to bike 😂
Hahahaha, do it 🤘
good job on overcoming your fear on that skinny
Thanks, I was surprised I talked myself into it.
Awesome video man! Love hearing how stoked you were out there! Erick and I definitely need to get out to that trail once the snow clears up! 🤘🏼 great edit!
Thanks, you won’t be let down.
Why the hell did you stop making these for so long. Great trail, commentary, vulnerability, overcoming fears, not conquering some obstacles. You need to make more of these types of videos because you’re very good at them. Also, Leatherfoot running into to small tree was priceless.
Righ on dude, I’m super stoked ya liked the video.
Dude nice work on the skinny. Skinny’s are my game I love them. But I have friends that are just like you. Great bikers but skinny’s freak them out. Nice job on completing it.
I really need to practice them more. Unfortunately there aren’t a lot around me to do. Guess I need to build something.
Did you just go full Oprah on us haha? Def adding this trail on the to-do list!
100% Oprah 🤘🤘🤘
I love these videos. I am not there yet with making a video with such great voice over. but I will practise voiceovers.👌
It made a big difference for me.
@@B1KER I also practise talking nonsense to my self, but make sure to not do it in public, don't want to be that dude that talks to himself. 😀 also found singing along to songs help.
Just subscribed shout out from the 209!
Right on, thanks dude 👍
👍for the skinny at 12:40
Thanks dude 🤘
Nice man! Good looking place to ride ✌🏼
Was a good one ☝️
Great video man!i mite have to take a drive out there,I’m from Stockton so it’s like a 3.5 hour drive
It’s worth the drive dude! Get a campground and do an overnight and ride two days! Lots of great trails in the area.
Realy fun looking trail 🤙🏽
It really is. 🤘
Big Chief and Sawtooth are great trails. Don't know that I'd say "Best in Tahoe." But definitely a BLAST!
Yeah, maybe a little clickbait. I don’t think Sawtooth is very fun. But overall I think Big Chief is one of the best sanctioned trails.
@@B1KER Sawtooth not very fun!?!?!? Does not compute. We usually ride Big Chief as a loop. Sawtooth, to the dirt road up to big chief and then down to complete the sawtooth loop. Then burgers at Blue Coyote, like you did.
@@AllTerrainFamily Both times I rode it we shuttled to the top of Big Chief. Once we finished Big Chief the last part of Sawtooth just felt super boring. I did Sawtooth a long time ago on it's own and it was ok, but probably was more fun since it wasn't stacked up against how fun BC is.
Looks sweet
Thanks dude 👍
sympa, je me suis beaucoup retrouvée dans cette vidéo : l'appréhension de l'obstacle et la peur de la chute. Et la tenacité qui peut être payante.
Unfortunately I have no clue what you said. 🤘
@@B1KER nothing... I am french and my english is too bad.
No worries. Thanks for watching. 👍
Wow. One of the best video I’ve seen lately, and best of all the commenting of each section. Just heard about this trail and super stoked to ride it.
Do you have a Strava or garmin link I can follow for the trail?
And btw. Subscribing now
Usually if you hit the link in show more that goes to my website I have the Strava and Garmin links there. Super fun trail. You’ll dig it.
0:19 .....Take me down to the paradise city, Where the grass is green and the girls are pretty ....😁 😂 🤣 What is this song already? 🤔
Sing it brother 🤘
Brother I'm glad you stopped to grab that photo!! Wow what a view!!! Great ride, what kind of grips are you running?
Thanks man! I like the Oury grips.
🎶 "watch out for that TREE!"
It was there for a reason. 😜
Gettin' after it!
Thanks dude 🤘
Everything I saw on this video is amazing. Someday we will meet and the world will be right, Just a matter of patience and time.
Right on man 🤘😂
you guys rock💪🏻🔥
Thanks dude 🤘
I love my Bronson 2!
Great bike!
Nice job on that skinny!
Thanks dude!
yeeee this trail is lit
It’s a fun one for sure.
Hey. What garmin do you have is it the 130? and if so does it have navigation features for the trail?
I used to use the 130 a lot but now use the 530 because I wanted integration with a power meter. Unfortunately, I’ve never used any of my Garmins for navigation.
Very cool! Hoping to get up to the Tahoe area again in 2020.
Does this trail need a shuttle or is there a way to make a loop?
You can do it as a loop or a shuttle. I’ve never done the climb but I know lots of people do.
Thx, I'll look into it.
Basically where we parked you can just climb up road 6. It’s right at the trailhead for Sawtooth. It’s also on Trailforks.
I've a question Mr B1KER, if you don't mind? I'm a relatively large person [6 feet 2, 50" chest and 220 lbs]. For the last few years I've been riding [650b with + rims/tyres] hard tails exclusively, the last full squish I owned was a 2014 Specialized Enduro, back when 26" was still pretty typical. But now I'm hankering after a new bike that isn't a hard tail again.
In your experience do specific types of suspension design [shock placement and linkages] work better than others for us larger gentlemen? I will be able to demo certain brands and models, but I'm trying to narrow it down a bit. Any kind of steer you can give me will be appreciated, I'm also a Robert/Bob as well!
I’m not super sure if one is better suited for big guys. I’m sure the marketing teams would all say theirs is best. My best advice is to try and demo some bikes. If possible go to something like Sedona MTB Fest and demo a bunch of bikes. You’ll learn quickly what you like. Personally, I really like Santa Cruz bikes. However I’ve rides a bunch of other brands that have been fun. I’ve also been in love with a bike online, but when I rode it was disappointed. At 6’2” 220 you aren’t so big that you’ll be pushing the boundaries of the suspension so I think you’ll be fine. If all else fails pick the one with the coolest paint job. 😂
@@B1KER Thanks. I'm in the UK but there's plenty of Santa Cruz stockists in my area. A work colleague owns a Bronson but he has the physical build of a teenage gymnast and it's only a medium, so there's zero point trying to gauge it from that. It did feel plush from the brief spin around the car park I had when he'd just bought it. Thought I'd better quickly give him it back when I noticed that he was wincing when I was bunny hopping it on and off the kerb.
grizcuz Hahahaha! I hear ya there. I really like my Bronson. The new v3 Bronson is super plush. It’s a great all around bike. In my opinion you can’t go wrong with a Bronson if you ride chunky enduro style stuff regularly.
@@B1KER th-cam.com/video/xC5zwXRe6Lc/w-d-xo.html I live around this area, although I'm by no means thrashing the trails at the speeds in this clip. Most of the time I'm trying to ensure that the rubber remains on the ground and I'm not taking out people who are walking their dogs. I've developed a whole new style: Apologetic Geriatric Enduro.
That beer is making me salivate right now! What is it?
It was a few months ago, but I’m pretty sure we get Racer 5 there.
Hey Rob, were you riding the 29ers on that trail? I rode there back in August as well. It was above my skill level, but I got through it. What a great trail!
No I was on my Bronson. 27.5. I think I had 2.6 front and rear at the time.
Sick!
Thanks!
I am heading to Truckee next week! We are from So Cal, Going to ride this. We stay at Olympic Blvd. Any trails within riding distance from there?
If staying in that area I’d do Big Chief and probably some laps on Jackass and maybe a few shuttle laps on Tyrolean. I think you’d be stoked
@@B1KER Hell Yeah brother! I've watched your Big Chief and Sawtooth, both look RAD! Also going to raft the Truckee River a few times, float trip from the dam to River Ranch, Downtown Truckee stretch with our own rafts and Boca Run with an outfitter. Did that last year EPIC!
@@B1KER here is my 16 year old son running the class III just below the River Ranch on the Truckee last year in our Inflatable Kayak. We scouted first and he's had training.
th-cam.com/video/Ogxgo5bPuEA/w-d-xo.html
Tell Tom and Aaron Miguel ( red giant trance) says wassup! Lol
I’ll try to remember 👍
Sick
Thanks!
Is there anything rideable in Truckee in winter?
Not that I know of. We are stuck watching my next few videos until spring. 🤷♂️
jump to 9:43 if you came for the Fish face.
The rock? I haven’t heard anyone call it that.
@@B1KER ha.. no... look at the rock you pass. It's definitely a fish!
I always vet scared to drop that front wheel on a skinny and just smash my face.
Me too!!!
AWESOME!!@!@!!!!!!!!@@@!@!@!@!@
Thanks 🤘🤘🤘🤘
if that YOU GET A BERM shirt isn't made you are missing out.
That’s a good idea!
@@B1KER I'll be first in line
3:56
🤘
That trail blows... so many better ones in that area
Most of those aren’t sanctioned though.
First comment lol
I guess first to watch
Nailed it 👍
Great trail, but its not even close to the best trail in Tahoe.
To be honest I have other trails that are my favorite but aren’t sanctioned. I’m curious what your favorite is?
Armstrong pass to Mr. Toads blows this ride out of the water.