The Mountain Biker's Guide to Downieville
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ก.ค. 2021
- Downieville is home to several of Northern California's most LEGENDARY Downhill mountain bike trails. Fast, chunky and challenging. It can put any mountain biker to the test. If you're not careful it'll send you flying over the bars with a tire puncture for good measure. But no matter what kind of mechanical trouble or injuries we sustain out here we ALWAYS seem to come back for more.
On this trip we decided to spend the weekend at the Downieville Inn right alongside the North Yuba River. Beautiful views. Epic mountain biking. It was a weekend for the ages.
I'm stoked I can give you a little taste of what Downieville has to offer. Hopefully you can make it there one day and see for yourself!
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Bringing it to the people! Awesome way to show off an all time ride!
When are we gonna see you returning to Downieville 🤔
Thanks man! Glad I could put together this little love letter to Downieville. Such an amazing place to ride and stoked it's close to home.
where were you, brian ?? lol jk last thing u need is to show up on this guy's channel!
@@redmountainrider Yea no kidding! If he's seen with me he might LOSE subscribers! 😂
Seeing your errors and mistakes is really helpful. Most other videos just show perfect rides without errors....but ppl need to see some realistic learning expereinces too (so keeping falling now and then! Lol)
You should definitely get a Daytime Emmy for this production or something. This was pure gold.
Thanks Brian! A lot of wear and tear on my back from carrying all the camera gear on this one. It was WORTH it!
This is the best total package Downieville video I've seen. You've perfectly captured the experience of the community, trail and town. I've been riding Downieville nearly every year since my first race there in 2002 and I can't say thank you enough for this edit. Great job!
I really appreciate that man! I truly wanted to make a love letter to Downieville with this one. One of my favorite places to ride and so happy I could capture it for everyone to see.
Damn best Downieville video ever! No one has ever gotten such great drone footage of those spots like you did. Maybe next time you can get this all done under 2 months. LOL
Haha! Yea if I wasn't out there building trails with YOU I would have finished it a MONTH ago. 😂
@@CaliradoKid oof. burn...and counter-burn. too much burning going on in cali atm. 😜
@@CaliradoKid LOL
I have hit the Like and Subscribe… in anticipation of WAY more shirtless CaliRado 🤔
Well. Now that you have an iPhone you'll be getting a BIG photo dump. If you know what I mean. 🍆
Great work buddy! Awesome episode!
Thanks man! Glad you dug it. I'm just bummed I forgot my Bluetooth speaker. 😥
Awesome. I have done Downieville and just took a shower after. Guess I am going back for the plunge. Nice vid. Liked and subscribed.
Duuude! You're doing it all wrong! Haha. Just gotta jump in the Yuba and you'll be ready to good to go! 😂
Thanks for jumping on board man. I appreciate the support.
Great video - beautifully shot
Hell yeah, that chicken Sandwich is the 💣.😃. That dang waterfall got me too. Love how you toss it to "The booth". Great video Joe two 👍👍up.
Thanks! Yea I'm pretty sure we all crashed on that damned thing! 😂
Outdid yourself again, 👌 vid joe!!!
Thanks man! I'm definitely doing a less complicated video for the next one. Haha! Gotta take a breather.
I gotta say, the hype did not dissapoint Kid. Congratulations on another fine masterpiece. The amount of work you put into the making of this production is obviuos. And everybody loves a good Downieville flick. Damn good job Joe!
Thanks Charlie! Yea man whenever I say "You don't want to miss this" I make sure it's for real! This was a big edit and I'm glad to finally show it off.
I think you just planned my next road trip.
Take a day to hit Scotts Flat Trail and Hoot Trail in Nevada City on your way to Downieville. Video worthy and worth a stop!
@@lagwall 🤘🏾
Yes sir! Let me know when. Adventure is WAITING!
I loved your backpack and fanny pack set up! Double down! 🍻
Man. It was the only way I could carry all the camera gear! 😂
dude that water is COOOOOLD!!!!! damn! awesome shot though!
So damned cold! I literally lost my breath as soon as I hit the water.
Great video man. Definitely lots of time put into capturing all of that. I was going to do another D’ville video…but it seems pointless now.
Dude! Thanks so much man. That means a lot. It's crazy because it's basically a year to the day since I released the LAST Downieville video where I ran into you for the first time. Crazy!
You did the trail and the locals justice with your video thank you fromall 375 of us lmao
Best Downieville video I’ve ever seen! Wow! Great job man 👏 🙌 🤙🤘💯
Thanks Coach! This one was an absolute blast to put together. Glad I could capture Downieville and what it's all about.
Great video Joe … and cold river dunk we do when we ride at ski fields after a big day of uplift riding to sooth the aches n pains 🤘🏼
Yea man! It works wonders. Really refreshes the body. Especially when it's 90 degrees out!
@@CaliradoKid try it when it's 60 degrees out and the river is just melted snow and not far from the source 🥶️
Was there last week! Super gnar gnar as always.
Yes! It's amazing how the sunrise trail is really just a mild warmup. Then as soon as you pass the gorge its a whole new ballgame. I love it!
Wow, awesome video.
Thanks! Glad you dug it!
Dude…amazing photography! Thanks for taking the time to ride, film and edit it.
Such a great video! I was blessed to visit there a few times when I lived in Reno and it was my first real MTB experience and that place is magical!
Man those trails are super sick.
Hard to beat! Really is one of the premiere spots in Norcal.
This was EPIC! Thank you sir 🙏
Super Stoked you dug it! This was a hell of a weekend. Glad I could capture it.
You’ve made an absolute masterpiece here mate. The trails and the town look like a must see. Awesome job 👊
Much appreciated! Gotta try and get you Aussie's to come visit Cali and give us those sweet sweet tourism dollars! 😂
Thank you for showcasing this underrated little pocket of California. Just rode the Downhill for the first time just a couple days and I've already gotta go again!
My dude, these just keep getting better and better. I MUST make it to Downieville one day, and I'll be calling you up when that time comes.
I hope you call me up BEFORE that time comes. I like long romantic walks on the beach and late night facetimes. Fyi. 😘
@@CaliradoKid maybe you could FaceTime me into one of those epic fire side chats. Just set up a little laptop screen next to you and we can snuggle on the couch.
Look. I’m making so much money from sponsorships on those that I’ll just go ahead and pay for you to fly out. I’ll have my assistant set up the details.
@@CaliradoKid will I be required to wear a Yeti T-Shirt?
It’s not a dealbreaker if so, I mean I’ll do anything honestly.
Great video! Best one yet, keep up the good work
Thanks man! Really stoked on how this one turned out. Now to go edit a short video that doesn't keep me up all night editing. 😂
Awesome video bro! I'm all hyped up to go now.
Thank you
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Definitely make it out there! It's too damned good!!
What an awesome place! Looking forward to ride that epic trail system soon. Great video & awesome aerial footage...🤟🏽
Thanks man! Yea you definitely gotta make the pilgrimage at least ONCE in your life!
Going to Downieville this weekend so I find myself watching this again. One of the best videos on Downieville I've seen. They should use it to promote the town. :)
Killer video! I appreciate you highlighting those ‘exposures’ on the lower divide sections. I watched my buddy slide down one of those years ago, then his bike flew down to the riverbed. He was all good bud that made us all slow down a bit (and step off the bikes on the uphill side).
Slow clap.... great way to show Downieville. I need to get up there soon!
Yes. Yes you do. Let me know man. We might be able to organize one hell of a ride out there. Let's book the whole shuttle!
This video is awesome! Can’t wait to ride with ya soon 🤙🏼
Duuuude! Yes. I can't believe the SoCal trip is coming so quick. Looking forward to it!
Great video, dig the format and the approach!
Really made me want to travel from Denmark to ride the trails you showed.
Oh man! It would totally be worth it. Especially if you came to stay at Lake Tahoe then hit Downieville for a few days. That'd be a LOT of riding.
Absolutely stellar work on this one my friend!
Thanks Mr. The Saw!
Great video. 👌🏼👌🏼
Glad you dug it!
THAT was a cinematic adventure!! Awesome man!
Thanks Scott! Wanted to show off Downieville like never before. I love some of the scenery out there and often times we're flying down the trail so fast we miss it. Glad I could capture it!
Damn joe , no one makes a video quite like you! Phenomenal as always !
Thanks man! Definitely wanted to capture the fast paced fun you can have out there. This was a fun one to edit.
Great Video! That dab 100% didn't count as a dab.
See! Tony gets it!!
Excellent video. Now I'm drooling to get back out there
Thanks man! Yea I always keep a close eye on the snow melt. As soon as it's looking good I try and get up there ASAP!
Why do i feel like I'm watching Zaboomafoo? Good job Joe, epic 👍
Haha! My kids love that show! 😂
Thanks for this video. I had the opportunity to ride downie right before covid hit the world, and watching your riding and the antics on the bridge brought back some sweet memories I had riding with a good buddy back then. The waterfall, even the exact same rock you were on under the bridge for the drone shot was where I sat and took pics, we also ate at the burger place at the end, you had it all covered like we spent the day the exact way. Thanks man and keep the rubber side up! 🤙
Thanks man! Yea this vid was a labor of love. I really wanted to try and capture the Downieville experience! I love getting out there a couple times a year. And if you haven't tried that chicken sandwich...oh baby. So damned good!! 😂
Killer job on this video, especially with the drone shots. It’ll get a lot of people jazzed on Downieville. I went through the waterfall this weekend and unfortunately it was dry as a bone. But 10x easier. Swim holes we’re still firing!
Oh man! Yea that waterfall is TREACHEROUS in the wet. But once it dries out it's much easier. I just kept taking the same bad line for some reason. My wheel would just slip out.
@@CaliradoKid Come up to Chico and try some of our gnar rock. Best in the winter/spring. Sierra Nevada brew good year-round!
@@Noondog Yea I need to make it up there! I haven't been to Chico in years. I remember the Sierra Nevada brewery being amazing!
Such a GREAT edit! I could have easily watched an hour of this. And, now I gotta plan a Downieville trip. Cuz that cold water is calling! ✌🏼🤟🏼
Does that mean you and Mark are making a road trip!? Let's GO!
@@CaliradoKid Let's make it happen!
Great vid and beautiful scenery! 🤙
Yes! I love the riding. But I also really dig taking a moment to enjoy the waterfalls, cliffsides and vistas.
@@CaliradoKid for sure! We have a policy that all summer rides must end with a river/lake dip.
Awesome vid! Loved the drone shots.
Thanks! Yea I set out to get the shots I've NEVER seen anyone get before. Really had fun making this one!
You knocked another video out of the park my friend. I admire (and recognize) all the hard work and effort you put into your videos...amazing footage and great story tellng here.
I have put this place on my list of must rides one day. If nothing else, after seeing the 3rd and 1st divide, I wanna know where the hell the 2nd divide is now ha ha.
You make a great point. So there IS a second divide trail that I didn't ride this trip. I REALLY want to hit it next time I'm out there. It's also fun. Just not as fast paced as 3rd divide so people don't go down it as frequently. But it's still pretty amazing.
Nice work!
Thanks Garett! You get out there this year?
love ur vids
Man I have to get here some day! 🤩
Everytime I watch a Calirado Kid video, I double tap that subscribe button for extra subscribitude!! 🤘
Maximum SUBSCRIBITUDE! Love it buddy! Yeewww!
Wow, just wow, amazing video! I definitely need to head out to downiville one day! But man awesome cinematography! Probably the best more entertaining video ive seen on a bike park! Well done, btw just listened to you on b1ker bar podcast! Awesome!
Thanks so much! Yea this one was a lot of fun to put together. Hauled a lot of camera gear to make this one happen. Haha!
GREAT VIDEO SIR
Excellent work Joe!! I even felt like I was there along with the group riding 😃. Have an awesome week bro
Thanks so much man! Yea I'm glad I was able to capture the vibe. This was such a good trip.
watching again, man... your production level is like professional. even when u make light or make fun of things, it still took a boatload of post, b roll, editing, etc to make it. you certainly dont slack off when it comes to the finer details. i hope to make videos this good someday
Thanks man. I'm really stoked you appreciate those details. Honestly it's all self motivated. Nobody is putting pressure on me to improve my editing/shooting skills. So the biggest suggestion I can give is just try one new trick per video. A different camera angle, a voiceover, etc. You'll be making vids like this in NO time. You can literally go watch my LAST Downieville video. It was exactly 1 year ago. All POV. So within a year I pushed myself to learn to do this. Totally achievable. Just takes a strong desire to get better!
Amazing job Joe🔥
Thanks Brian! Bummed I won't be out in Durango with you!
@@CaliradoKid don't worry NorCal Yeti Vibe Gathering 2021 is happening!
This video was amazing. I just found your channel through BKXC and I absolutely love your content!
Thanks for checking it out! I'm really proud of how this vid came out. Glad you found the channel and strap in for a wild ride! I've got some fun ones in the works.
Great editing and narrating. Your subscriber count will eventually blow up. Keep up the great content!
Thanks Kevin! Yea it's been really rewarding taking the time to improve my editing skills. I'm glad I really invested the time to getting better. Looking forward to those TH-cam pennies to start rolling in!! 😂
Awesome running into you yesterday at Downieville Outfitters! Just rewatched this video and you you encapsulated the ride perfectly down to the chicken sandwich at Two Rivers Cafe.
I grew up camping in the area and would do the downhill on my bmx bike!
Sick! 🤙🏼👍💪
Damn good video!
Great job on the editing and telling a cool story. My son took me here this year. First time for both of us. I am 56 and not in the best MTB shape. It was fun, but it took me a few days to recover.
Thanks man! Yea Downieville can wear you down with the chunk. So damned fun!
Awesome video man!
Thanks man! Glad you dug it!
Makes me want to go back and do it all over, just for a chicken burger! Let's gooooo!
That chicken Sando was LEGENDARY!
Mint! 🍃
I prefer Basil! 😂
@@CaliradoKid 😅 Anyway, a really awesome video and story. 🌟
Aug 6 is our maiden voyage - we're pumped. And a little haired out. Nice edit Kid...
Oh baby! You're gonna love it. You shuttling with Downieville Outfitters?
Well done 👏🏻
Thanks! Glad you dug it!
Once upon a time with a purchase of a post ride beer at the Yuba Expeditions shop, you could grab an innertube and float the town section of the river. So fun!
Oh man! That would be awesome!
Dope video Calirado!!!!!
Thanks brother! Quit taking vacations when I'm planning to come down to SoCal!
@@CaliradoKid hahahaha. Wish I was in charge of that. Yes I wear the shorts in this family. Ha ha. And this reply will self destruct in 3….2….1…💥
Just ran across your content here today. Very entertaining format.
Thanks for jumping in! Glad you're digging it. I had a blast making this one.
Nice video .👊
Thanks! Stoked you dug it!
It is a very beautiful place, you should visit Ixtepeji, Oaxaca, there are many forest trails that you will surely like.
I’m going there in October and can’t be more stoked
It's so good!! You won't be disappointed. Hopefully the weather will be a bit cooler by then.
So 1 week after the ride it was awesome, it was 40 degrees but total hero dirt I wrecked my bike a little bit but it was worth it this place was tooo much fun
Stoked you made it out! So damned fun!
Great video. I’m hoping to ride their this fall once the fire conditions improve
Definitely a must ride destination in Northern California. No doubt. Like you said the weather conditions just need to cooperate now.
Joe!! GREAT VIDEO!!! I’m kinda sad that Matt is having to go ,,, you maybe hopefully can get up to Washington St. at some time, and maybe he’ll have some trails there to show you,, or maybe you’ve been there before already and have suggested some to him.,, sorry haven’t seen some in while,, we were moving here where we live snd have been busy. I will still check you out from time to time… your a great guy,, continued a friendship with Matt , which I greatly appreciate… take care, safe riding,, keep the videos coming.. sincerely Maniac Matt’s Mom!!😉
I can't believe Matt is leaving me. He didn't even ask me for approval beforehand either which is even MORE disturbing. But yes. I'm counting on him finding some legendary trails up there and showing me around. No question.
Awesome video you have a new Subscriber 👍😎🤘
Thanks man! Glad to have you on board! Get ready for LOTS of hijinks!
I grew up in d_ville it was a nightmare in the winter but pnce that snow melts boy watch out
Now I wanna go.
Rad video. You must have been there around the same time as us….end of June. You did a great job of encapsulating the experience…it is that rad! Did you by chance ride the second divide? I’d like to see video of that. We loved it on our ebikes. It sketched us out a little when the van driver talked about “no fall zones” which were described as places you only want to fall if your desire is serious injury and an airlift out! Barring the second divide any skilled rider will have a blast there. Just as an FYI we loved the second divide too but there are some sketchy cliffy sections and you’d have to be an absolute iron man to pedal your way through it all. Ebikes rule!
So last year we did a MIGHTY ebike ride in Downieville but it wasn't the traditional downhill. We did the North Yuba Trail. What a damned adventure. So amazing and probably a ride I'd never do on an analog bike. I have a couple old vids on my channel of the trip. I have ridden 2nd Divide but it's been a while. On this particular trip we didn't hit it. But next time I'm out there I plan to. Thanks for checking out the vid! Glad you dug it.
I camp every year at Indian valley campground . Next time I’m bringing the ripmo 😊
Great job with the video!!
Looks "Disneyland Fun!".
I'm curious, which model Yeti are you on?
The DH seems relentless there, I'm wondering what would be the optimal tire set up?
I currently have a DHF in the front and a trailboss in the back on my V1 Ripmo.
Might hit it this week!
BTW, I can imagine you having your own show on Disney+ / National Geographic. You're a great narrator and the video quality is perfect!!! There needs to be a MTB show! There's a pitch idea! - You're welcome!!
Thanks so much man! "The Calirado Kid Channel: The Disneyland of MTB!" I might use that. 😂😎 I'm rocking a Yeti SB5.5. It handles everything no problem. I think you'll be just fine on your Ripmo. I've ridden with several people rockin' Ripmo's who tackled it no problem.
And yes. I'd love to host a show in the future. Just gotta build up the legend of the Calirado Kid first!
two rivers does have my favorite grilled chicken sandwich, and they got good beer too
...and the BEST wifi in town! 😂
looks like I have to go to Downieville
Absolutely! And tell them the Calirado Kid sent you! …and they’ll be like “who’s that?” 😂
This is a great video especially the editing I’m super impressed lol, you mind sharing camera spec settings?
Wow man great vid! Was there a guy on a HT? If so wwwwhhhyyyyyy..Hurts my back just thinking about the chunder and no squish lol
Thanks buddy! Yea one of the guys we were riding with had an older bike but it had SOME travel. I did see someone out there on a hardtail though. I don't know how. Downieville eats bikes for breakfast.
headed up tomorrow for my first Downieville experience with a group of 8 riders, hopefully not smokey or too hot!
Oh baby!! You’re gonna have a blast. Luckily there’s a lot of tree cover out there so even if it’s hot you at least get done break. Plus you can always jump on the river at the bridge!
I lived in Downieville in 84 (?) & it sure has changed a LOT. My first husband & I made population 99 & 100. It only had 13 business's. I would have killed myself on your bike rides. Wished those business would have been there back then. I can bet I would have been at that restaurant A LOT if it would have been there back then. SIR, you thought the water was cold ?? Try taking a bath in it during the winter time .....NOW THAT IS COLD, because I did it
WOW! Beautiful scenery! What a place to ride! Well Done Joe! I like throwing it to the booth for commentary, and what foot dab at waterfall? I saw nothing😜 Cold water hard nipples!
Hahaha! That water was so damned cold I lost my breath when I hit the water. The hard nipples were an unfortunate side effect! 😂
This was a great video! Curious, do you use the Skydio 2 for filming or another drone?
Thanks man! Yea I've got the Skydio 2. Love it!
2:00 right as he said that he's going uphill
I def have to go ride this SHIT!!!!
It's a MUST! So damned good. Especially if you can stay a few days and get a few runs in.
Awesome professional grade video!
Except the loss of focus here and there.
What camera are you using?
Thanks! Yea a lot of run and gun shooting for this one. I'm using a Sony A7Siii. Thing's amazing. But not compact that's for sure. 😂
Maybe next time I could get an invite
Haha! My friends invite me. I go. That's about as far as I planned for this one. 😂
holy squeakers !!
My thoughts exactly!
Great video! Where did you stay?
Thanks! We stayed at the Downieville Inn. Really awesome spot right by the river.
Crazy that they just had a fatality there two weeks ago. 61 yo Berkeley resident riding alone. Shame.
The thumb nail... I 100% thought this guy was Jason Lee
Now that's something I've heard before. Haha! It's the damned mustache! 😂
I am just beginning to mt. bike. I live a half hour from Downieville. I gotta do this trail! I have a hardtail mt. bike that was recently given to me. Think I can do this as a beginner? I am thinking about giving it a shot!
I realize your post is a year old, but you probably live near a LOT of really great alternatives to ride before you head on up to Downieville. The mid Sierra can be a lot less technical than the higher ground. Lots more fun, swoopy single track without the granite gnar. Above Nevada City, the Parliment trail network is ideal. I've been enjoying it a lot over the last few years. And for the long-time riders, three nice flow trails allow you to let 'er rip all you want!