The beauty of Ray’s is that there is something for everyone. An expert like Phil can bounce around, make up new lines and have a great day. A beginner can spend a day as well and never get over their head while pushing themselves. Only visited once a few years ago but had a blast.
Every time I see a video from Rays I’m constantly blown away by how much they cram in there! So fun to get a virtual tour in this video, wish it wasn’t so far away (or had an excuse to be in the area!)
Ray's was my first real MTB experience. I bought a cheap (but expensive for me a the time!) hardtail at a local bike shop and went single track once and then bam, Winter-time in the snowbelt. Thank the Gods for Ray's. Yes, this place is overwhelming but a true Mecca of MTB goodness and run by an awesome crew.
The crew that designed and built that bike park is effing amazing. Wish they had someplace like Rays in SoCal. As I get older. I see too many places for me to case it.
Man I always go up on the wrong days lol, I’ll have to bother nick to see if any of your skills rubbed off 😂 hope to catch you riding somewhere someday. Keep up the great videos.
I live in Waterbury Vermont and I have so much close to me for mtb biking in summer but mannnnn we need something like this in northern Vermont!!! I would love to volunteer some time to see this pop up in an abandoned mill or farm somewhere up here!
I love wathing your videos, Phil. The way you interact with fans and show appreciation to the kids is amazing. You're just so wholesome! Keep up the good work!
Man, I love Ray's. I have lived in the area for nearly two decades but somehow never knew this place existed until a few months ago. After my first trip I was hooked and I'll definitely be getting a season pass next year. It's a playground for anyone who likes their biking to involve ups and downs, regardless of skill level. Wish I had known you were in town, I couldn't have kept up but it would have been fun to watch. I think I've run in to your new buddy Nick too, I'm pretty sure he was the guy who taught my friend and I a few things about pedals while we were catching our breath between sessions on the little triple jump set. Nice guy if so.
that is a whole lot of track, twists and turns everywhere... do they have something like this in Vermont??...sure would make the snowy cold winter months go by faster...or just go to Stowe and ski instead....😎😎...thanks
I used to hit Rays Milwaukee a bunch before it closed. I saw kids there on bikes so small it blew my mind. Strider sized, but with pedals. There were a few that could not have been more than 5 that were ripping. I will be making the drive to Cleveland at least once this winter.
I was there all day on Monday with my daughters, riding my La Bomba that I am trying to get your's and Wynn's signatures on the yellow GT decals on the DTs...one day!
No way! we just missed you being there, we went the day before New Years Eve! Such a cool place, glad it got some recognition on a huge channel like yours!
I know tons of people prolly say this to you, but legit dude if you are still in Cleveland I live an hour west and have a sweet spot to ride that most people don’t know about, I’m talking 100’ straight cliffs, it’s beautiful man, it would be an honor to show you!
@@SkillsWithPhil it really is man, I could show you around hundreds upon hundreds of acres of legitimately awesome spots to free ride if you’re truly ever interested
This place reminds me of the Peter Pan movie “Hook”. All the wood planks and colorful line markers. You should scream boomerang next time you ride it. Lol
Hi Phil. We are thinking about a summer Vacation in Vermont (from St. Louis MO). Want to hit the lift bike parks but want to stay somewhere Kitchy. You know sorta stuck in the '50s. Mom n Pop places w/ old neon signs. Any suggestions?
Hey Phil from about 2:45 to about 3:00 there is a slowed down audio track with voices playing under the main track. Or at least that’s what I think it is. Or you’re sending some weird devilish subliminal message. 😆 just throwing it out there. Deuces. Totally gonna hit this place one day
Its ambient clips that i slowed down and overlayed on top of the existing audio to obfuscate the music enough so TH-cam's content ID wouldn't take down this video due to the copyrighted music that was impossible to cut out.
@@SkillsWithPhil I kept wondering about that :) Yea it's unfortunate that in the course of being in a somewhat public environment you can still get copyright claims. Thanks for the vid!
The beauty of Ray’s is that there is something for everyone. An expert like Phil can bounce around, make up new lines and have a great day. A beginner can spend a day as well and never get over their head while pushing themselves. Only visited once a few years ago but had a blast.
I love how with Phil a random subscriber such as Nick becomes a friend who he spends the whole day with
That’s the beauty of riding, make friends easily. Seems like Phil hasn’t lost that part of riding despite him being well known and that’s awesome.
In case you're wondering: Yes. Ray's is ABSOLUTELY worth the trip.
It sure is!
Agreed
Every time I see a video from Rays I’m constantly blown away by how much they cram in there! So fun to get a virtual tour in this video, wish it wasn’t so far away (or had an excuse to be in the area!)
Ray's was my first real MTB experience. I bought a cheap (but expensive for me a the time!) hardtail at a local bike shop and went single track once and then bam, Winter-time in the snowbelt. Thank the Gods for Ray's. Yes, this place is overwhelming but a true Mecca of MTB goodness and run by an awesome crew.
I grew up in NE ohio and this place was built right before I moved. Still never gone and it kills me. It's freaking beautiful!!
This place looks crazy. Strong work!
The crew that designed and built that bike park is effing amazing. Wish they had someplace like Rays in SoCal. As I get older. I see too many places for me to case it.
Looks so cool. There is on in PA that also looks cool (The Wheel Mill). I wish CT would open one.
I live close to the wheel mill it’s nice too. Looks like rays has more and is bigger.
Man I always go up on the wrong days lol, I’ll have to bother nick to see if any of your skills rubbed off 😂 hope to catch you riding somewhere someday. Keep up the great videos.
As a Clevelander I’m proud to tell people we have this place less than a half hour of home 😌
I live in Waterbury Vermont and I have so much close to me for mtb biking in summer but mannnnn we need something like this in northern Vermont!!! I would love to volunteer some time to see this pop up in an abandoned mill or farm somewhere up here!
I've been looking. As much as I enjoy Snow sports Winters are brutal :(
I love wathing your videos, Phil. The way you interact with fans and show appreciation to the kids is amazing. You're just so wholesome! Keep up the good work!
Keeping it real 👍
Man, I love Ray's. I have lived in the area for nearly two decades but somehow never knew this place existed until a few months ago. After my first trip I was hooked and I'll definitely be getting a season pass next year. It's a playground for anyone who likes their biking to involve ups and downs, regardless of skill level.
Wish I had known you were in town, I couldn't have kept up but it would have been fun to watch.
I think I've run in to your new buddy Nick too, I'm pretty sure he was the guy who taught my friend and I a few things about pedals while we were catching our breath between sessions on the little triple jump set. Nice guy if so.
Thanks for the photo Phil! I am the one with the white helmet and trek tee shirt at 2:24!
that is a whole lot of track, twists and turns everywhere... do they have something like this in Vermont??...sure would make the snowy cold winter months go by faster...or just go to Stowe and ski instead....😎😎...thanks
Even with all the distortion to prevent copyright strikes, I still heard Tool - Sober playing in the background ❤🤘
Can't wait til my kids are big enough to make a trip up there. Looks like a great place
I used to hit Rays Milwaukee a bunch before it closed. I saw kids there on bikes so small it blew my mind. Strider sized, but with pedals. There were a few that could not have been more than 5 that were ripping. I will be making the drive to Cleveland at least once this winter.
Awesome video Phil and was a blast riding with you and showing you around a little. Aka Nick.
Definitely have to put this on the bucket list of places to visit!
The UK defo needs one of these . Unless they have one I haven't heard of .
you should come back during the summer and check out all the new trails in the area, there's something for everyone!
I live about 3 hours away from rays but still find myself going every weekend. I ride bmx and mtb so it’s my winter paradise
@GhostedOne I’m in Tennessee, and we aren’t too far from Rays, where are you located?
@@astreet339 I’m up in the Detroit area
Can't wait to try the new lines and stuff at rays!
I live an hour south of Ray's. Everyone recommends Friday evenings to catch a smaller crowd.
This place is SICK! those skinnies r insane! Love ur content keep up the good work
This is a bucket list trip.
Riding with your little fan 👍. Keep up the great job
Definitely on my list of places to ride this winter! 🙂
Rays is great drove to there from N.Y if u have a bike & a Helmet Go! So much fun.
Was just there myself. Such a great place to ride. Nice video.
I love how their rocking the doors.
Who dosent love Rays, so glad it's an easy drive for me.
That place is crazy sick!
I was there all day on Monday with my daughters, riding my La Bomba that I am trying to get your's and Wynn's signatures on the yellow GT decals on the DTs...one day!
That Part is so cool!
I've been to rays 2 times and Im pumped for the next time I go
I went there probably 10 years ago, I agree it is overwhelming and a bit confusing! Did my first mini ramp into foam pit there.
No way! we just missed you being there, we went the day before New Years Eve! Such a cool place, glad it got some recognition on a huge channel like yours!
That place is crazy! Pick a line any line, make a line, what line!?
was gonna go there basically tomorrow but plans changed, hoping to get a trip in on a long weekend off school
Are you sure you don't want to hit the rock garden looks fun that statement is priceless LOL
wow,what a sick park! you're an awesome rider bro. great channel.
EXCELLENT...
I was just there on thanksgiving, you really gotta work for those jumps
What a sweet video with a classic friend ending
Great place!
I would question the abandoned term for the warehouse but that place is incredible and loved the video
Nobody really cares about semantics on you tube
Once again, Phil has proved that he has skills! Keep absolutely destroying it Phil!! #biggest fan
Great video. I just got back from there. I’ve been going there since it opened.
Looks like a good spot!
we need something like this in NH area its be a money maker
Please come back to Ohio this summer and come ride Horns Hill. You wont be disappointed
I know tons of people prolly say this to you, but legit dude if you are still in Cleveland I live an hour west and have a sweet spot to ride that most people don’t know about, I’m talking 100’ straight cliffs, it’s beautiful man, it would be an honor to show you!
I need to get out to that area more. It seems like there is a lot of cool spots.
@@SkillsWithPhil it really is man, I could show you around hundreds upon hundreds of acres of legitimately awesome spots to free ride if you’re truly ever interested
This place looks so cool 🤩🤘🔥
we were there new years day. Best day as it really isn't busy.
I’ve been twice this year. Love it
Awesome video Phill :)
You should check out Mike's bike park down in Dayton Ohio, smaller than rays but last I checked they were working on a third floor.
Phil, when were you in Cleveland?! I'm back home and have gone to Ray's twice already!
We must've just missed you guys! We were there on the same days last week such a fun place
Do you have to have a special bike to ride at someplace like this? I have a cruiser which probably wouldn’t be suitable haha but just curious
This place reminds me of the Peter Pan movie “Hook”. All the wood planks and colorful line markers. You should scream boomerang next time you ride it. Lol
Great video - love all the skinnies 😍
Damn I wish I would have known you were in Cleveland! I would have come to say hello!
This place was one of the places I never got to go but always wanted to....never went thru Ohio it's been in BMX vids since early 2000
Holy smokes there's a whole lot of talents and balls(intestinal fortitude) in this room.
Anyone else lean into the corners when he turns?? 😂
Don’t worry, you’re not the only one. :)
Was really hoping I'd have my Standard Dirt Jumper built by now so I could enjoy Ray's this year. :(
So cool! 🤘🏼🤙🏼
No way thanks for following me on a lap and giving me those cool stickers
Love the channel Phil. How long are you in Cleveland? I'm coming up to Ray's tomorrow!
This videos was filmed earlier this month, and I'm back in Vermont now. Have fun man!
@@SkillsWithPhil ahh man! Hopefully run into you some day. Only just got into MTB this year and your videos are a large reason why!
I was just there about a month ago. It's super fun!
Going to Ray's tomorrow!
wooooah that place is so cool
Mannnnn so bummed I wasn’t there!!
Rays is so good
Just curious, do you run tubes/tubeless in a hard-surface bike park like this? What PSI?
I heard you were at Ray's the weekend before I made it out there.
A buddy of mine went there this past weekend.
Ohhh, Phil Kmetz!
I see the new La Bomba. Do you have a video about it? Or can you make one?
All of the skinnies in the beginning reminded me of a nightmare I once had 🤣
Hi Phil. We are thinking about a summer Vacation in Vermont (from St. Louis MO). Want to hit the lift bike parks but want to stay somewhere Kitchy. You know sorta stuck in the '50s. Mom n Pop places w/ old neon signs. Any suggestions?
what year, La Bomba are you riding, Phil? is that the stock setup, or did you adjust? bars look slightly like they have more rise..??
Hey Phil from about 2:45 to about 3:00 there is a slowed down audio track with voices playing under the main track. Or at least that’s what I think it is. Or you’re sending some weird devilish subliminal message. 😆 just throwing it out there. Deuces. Totally gonna hit this place one day
Its ambient clips that i slowed down and overlayed on top of the existing audio to obfuscate the music enough so TH-cam's content ID wouldn't take down this video due to the copyrighted music that was impossible to cut out.
I’ve always wanted to go to rays
Damn seems hard to do on a enduro bike!
“Sounds like you’re seat’s loose”. “Yep.” Bro, your bell had to have got rung a bit there…
pretty dam cool place
I'm sorry but 13:28 got me😂
First View!!! Love your videos bro, hope you had a great Christmas man.
Damn! I’m going end of February.
Yay dirt jumper content!!!
you should check out the lumberyard in portland
One day, but it's on the complete opposite side of the country.
I Saw you there, your so good
This place seems a bit too chaotic, great riding none the less.
Its a good kind of choas, but come early in the morning, on off days or late at night and you'll have the place to yourself. :)
Rays!
An entrepreneur could box up this concept and put it in every major metro and make their fortune
is it me or is there always a really low pitched voice in the background of the video? am i going crazy?
I had to do some trickery to skirt around TH-cam's content ID system. My previous upload was flagged a million times.
@@SkillsWithPhil ah, sneaky one. nice video phil!
@@SkillsWithPhil I kept wondering about that :) Yea it's unfortunate that in the course of being in a somewhat public environment you can still get copyright claims. Thanks for the vid!
I scrolled thru to find this haha, thought I was the only one
@@midnightKEKW Thank you (sincerely). I appreciate people who read through comments before asking a question that has been answered multiple times. :)