Glad you enjoyed our trails. Try to stay of the trails when it’s rainy or really muddy, it really messes them up and folks work hard to make them sweeeet! Safe travels!
I’ve learned that. Thank you for the suggestion, sorry if I’ve caused any ruined trails. I for sure will never say yes to riding in these conditions again when visiting Santa Cruz. I’m here to respect the trails and the builders. Thank you again 😊
@@zap... Not every place has this rule, places with certain soil can ride in the rain like in the UK, the PNW, some spots in Pisgah. I am assuming she was with a group of locals that know the rules. No need to be so condescending.
@@jernbek1 Very true. We have a trail here in So Cal (The San Juan Trail) that is actually more fun in the rain. Decomposed granite. Of course, little bites of sand with get into everything :)
Agreed to not riding SC trails in the rain as a rule, but also agree some trails are also better wet/a little rainy - in CO some of the kitty litter soil trails are really only pleasant to ride when they’re wet, haha
As someone who digs a fair amount. I have to say this bums me out. Plenty of places handle the rain well. SC isn’t really one of them. But looks like you had fun none the less. 😐
yah as a local please dont ride after it rains, really not cool. Thats what folks from the bay do. Just some food for thought chicka. Please respect our trails, especailly if not from the area
that is amazing, you literally did what we usually do every Thursday morning @ UCSC, same trails and the burger spot or humble sea after! you did it right. I'm glad you had a blast @ our local spot, but not sure about riding UCSC while raining! it messes up some trails and its almost not ridable while wet on steep areas. glad you visited, keep the Videos coming! and thanks for not mentioning some of those trails!
I assume you didn't consider it, but riding trails when they're muddy create more work for the volunteers who are trying to maintain the trails. It's a serious pain in the ass to fix problems in trails caused by riders who are either ignorant of what their impact to muddy trails are or are extremely disrespectful to trail builders and ride anyway. Food for thought as an MTB influencer.
Donate to the Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship if you can’t get out there yourself to help make trail repairs or upgrades. I would post the link but I think youtube doesn’t allow that in the comments
@@TroyKasper I'm in Hood River, OR and can guarantee that riding right after a heavy rain (or even during!) causes significant trail damage via rut creation.
@@BertrandHui yea, no shit, my brother lived 2 miles from Post, I know it well and know full well not to ride there after it rains and tell anyone I know to check with Dirty Fingers if they want good intel and a beer. Post is what I would call on the "east side" of the mtns where it's drier and the soil different from the west side. Much like WA, once on the eastside of the Cascades you can't ride in the wet. Sorry I made the comment. From what I saw in the video with the tree types and loam it appeared to be a well draining area that wouldn't leave hard tracks in sandy soil. But there are MANY places like, all the trails around Seattle, where we can ride year round with no damage, but we've also learned, like the Northshore, how to build trails to handle water, but sometimes the that doesn't matter if the soil is wrong.
bad for the long run on the conditions, but riding in the rain is pretty fun, definitely a thing to do once and hope you have a great time while doin it
Whooooo hoo hoo lol. Don't know how to spell it but I love hearing here say it along with her cute laugh. Sound like a little girl out playing with friends and having a great time.
I rode the steep rocky section for the first time today (used to bypass), the gopro effect is real! You've made it look far easier than it is. I really enjoy your videos, keep it up!
Good morning Heather wow what a fantastic exciting video I really enjoyed watching it keep up the fantastic videos hopefully we will see you soon take care and look after your self
Awesome place!!, que hermoso bosque, con arboles muuuy grandes, y el trail con muy buen flow a pesar de la lluvia..............Thank you for sharing it! greetings from Mexico city
Estubiste en UCSC. Me hubiera gustado. Conocerlos a ustedes. I was about to ride that day but the weather it was bad. Me encanto el recorrido que hicieron that was epic.
I’ve learned that from this trip and video. Sorry to anyone that was affected by this or felt that I’ve ruined the trails. Thank you for the heads up though I appreciate it and will say no to riding in wet conditions next time. And I’ll be less dirty!!!!!
Some serious GoPro effect here - I could tell those trails were a lot steeper than it looks on video. When I was dreaming up my first van layout years ago, my dream was to have the garage in the back that opened directly into a shower. Bring the bike in, shut the van door, get out of muddy riding gear, into the shower, then through a second door into the van to get into clean clothes. Unfortunately, that layout requires a fair amount of length few vans have.
Try to get from like a local home improvement center one of those pressurized water cans into it with water then you can at least hose the bike down a little bit before you put it in your white van
Unfortunately, those trails really don't hold up that well to rain riding. Locally, riding them wet is considered a bit of a faux pas. These could've used a day, maybe 2. They do drain fairly well.
Noooo, riding trails in the mud destroys the trail.. so many people think it fun. But it literally destroys the trail and the guys that maintain them have even more work to do.. lame
I live in Riverside County near Greer and I keep hearing people stay Don't ride in the rain. But then again why do they come up with names like Riverside Team Dirty Works and Hero Dirt. Confusing.
The soil in socal is vastly composed of DG (decomposed granite) and water runs through it like sand so it is glorious when wet. In areas where the soil is composed mostly of clay the soil becomes sticky and soupy and riding it when it is like that destroys the trails and leaves ruts and bomb holes from breaking. When to ride in the rain really boils down to the stick factor. If the mud is sticking to everything and caking up like butter cream frosting it is a no go. If it isn't then go for it.
great example of when not to ride....
I agree we’ll put
Glad you enjoyed our trails. Try to stay of the trails when it’s rainy or really muddy, it really messes them up and folks work hard to make them sweeeet! Safe travels!
I’ve learned that. Thank you for the suggestion, sorry if I’ve caused any ruined trails. I for sure will never say yes to riding in these conditions again when visiting Santa Cruz. I’m here to respect the trails and the builders. Thank you again 😊
@@HeatherMunive Please don't ride wet trails anywhere, not just Santa Cruz. I'm a little surprised you were not aware of this.
@@zap... Not every place has this rule, places with certain soil can ride in the rain like in the UK, the PNW, some spots in Pisgah. I am assuming she was with a group of locals that know the rules. No need to be so condescending.
@@jernbek1 Very true. We have a trail here in So Cal (The San Juan Trail) that is actually more fun in the rain. Decomposed granite. Of course, little bites of sand with get into everything :)
Agreed to not riding SC trails in the rain as a rule, but also agree some trails are also better wet/a little rainy - in CO some of the kitty litter soil trails are really only pleasant to ride when they’re wet, haha
your laughter during the ride is infectious, makes me want to get out and have more fun.
As someone who digs a fair amount. I have to say this bums me out. Plenty of places handle the rain well. SC isn’t really one of them. But looks like you had fun none the less. 😐
yah as a local please dont ride after it rains, really not cool. Thats what folks from the bay do. Just some food for thought chicka. Please respect our trails, especailly if not from the area
I'm a local, as well and agree. Except the the attitude that all people from over the hill are disrespectful kooks.
Also, don't ride wet trails as a visitor.
Only the brave and crazy ride in the rain or liquid sunshine!!! :)
that is amazing, you literally did what we usually do every Thursday morning @ UCSC, same trails and the burger spot or humble sea after! you did it right. I'm glad you had a blast @ our local spot, but not sure about riding UCSC while raining! it messes up some trails and its almost not ridable while wet on steep areas. glad you visited, keep the Videos coming! and thanks for not mentioning some of those trails!
I assume you didn't consider it, but riding trails when they're muddy create more work for the volunteers who are trying to maintain the trails. It's a serious pain in the ass to fix problems in trails caused by riders who are either ignorant of what their impact to muddy trails are or are extremely disrespectful to trail builders and ride anyway. Food for thought as an MTB influencer.
@@TroyKasper Wrong. UC does not hold up well in the rain...
Donate to the Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship if you can’t get out there yourself to help make trail repairs or upgrades. I would post the link but I think youtube doesn’t allow that in the comments
@@TroyKasper I'm in Hood River, OR and can guarantee that riding right after a heavy rain (or even during!) causes significant trail damage via rut creation.
@@BertrandHui yea, no shit, my brother lived 2 miles from Post, I know it well and know full well not to ride there after it rains and tell anyone I know to check with Dirty Fingers if they want good intel and a beer. Post is what I would call on the "east side" of the mtns where it's drier and the soil different from the west side. Much like WA, once on the eastside of the Cascades you can't ride in the wet. Sorry I made the comment. From what I saw in the video with the tree types and loam it appeared to be a well draining area that wouldn't leave hard tracks in sandy soil. But there are MANY places like, all the trails around Seattle, where we can ride year round with no damage, but we've also learned, like the Northshore, how to build trails to handle water, but sometimes the that doesn't matter if the soil is wrong.
@@eriknash8783 is the soil sandy or loamy?
I did the same two weeks ago. Rode in the raining storm with thunder. At least you all had some sun breaking through.
Now this is what a Mountain Bike is made for.
Yas! that's so awesome :)
Awesome trails, awesome rider. Watching your footage makes me feel like riding.
Those trails are breathtaking.
bad for the long run on the conditions, but riding in the rain is pretty fun, definitely a thing to do once and hope you have a great time while doin it
Ahhhhh the sweet sounds of dirty breaks 😍
Good Old Santa Cruz!!
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Whooooo hoo hoo lol. Don't know how to spell it but I love hearing here say it along with her cute laugh. Sound like a little girl out playing with friends and having a great time.
It so cool to see you again when you're out with your van on the bike🤘👍😍
I rode the steep rocky section for the first time today (used to bypass), the gopro effect is real!
You've made it look far easier than it is. I really enjoy your videos, keep it up!
Every time great vid ! 🤙🔝
Awesome..
Hell yeah! ..maple syrup in coffee rocks!
Coffee, Bike and Trail perfectly day good job ladies
Good morning Heather wow what a fantastic exciting video I really enjoyed watching it keep up the fantastic videos hopefully we will see you soon take care and look after your self
Awesome place!!, que hermoso bosque, con arboles muuuy grandes, y el trail con muy buen flow a pesar de la lluvia..............Thank you for sharing it! greetings from Mexico city
FOMO!
Rad to see Jeff in your footy!
That's a wild ride! It looked like a lot of fun!
I want a van so bad and travel to other states for Mtb! So cool keep it up!!!
Rainy day in NJ. Good day to watch someone else get muddy instead
Awesome trails! I was born in SC, but I haven't lived there for a long time. So many great places to ride though!
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my backyard yeeeyeee!!!
That’s my boo!!! ❤️
Sick ride🤙🏾 looked like a lot of fun
Estubiste en UCSC. Me hubiera gustado. Conocerlos a ustedes. I was about to ride that day but the weather it was bad. Me encanto el recorrido que hicieron that was epic.
Nice
Don't destroy the trails by riding them while wet.
Another great video. Thank you
Take care buddy..from S.Korea
"Oh, I hear laughter in the rain" can only mean Heather is on her bike, in the rain, at another beautiful location.
I do love riding bikes😊Thank you!!
RIP burger. Place was expensive but delicious while it lasted.
Awesome!
Esta hermoso!!! Voy hacer mi sueño realidad de poder hacer ese trail..
Yeah Elise!!! :)
Coffee time is my favorite time, well one of my favorite times. =)
I really love those type of avocados. They are delicious. I can tell by the gopro footage and the look of the bike it was fun the ride on the rain
The Trails in Santa Cruz look amazing! Do you have any trail recommendations? Going to Santa cruz next month !
You have the best laugh in the MTB community.
Awesome scenery😍💝!!!
awesome video form the 🦘lands
Looks fun 😂😂
We don't ride our trails when they are wet and muddy....ruins all the hard work the trail builders put into them. Myself included.
I’ve learned that from this trip and video. Sorry to anyone that was affected by this or felt that I’ve ruined the trails. Thank you for the heads up though I appreciate it and will say no to riding in wet conditions next time. And I’ll be less dirty!!!!!
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Off to a good start 🤣🤣🤣 🤟🏻🚀 saludos!
Nice riding in my home trail 🤙🏼
Dope edit! U definitely gotta come back out during prime season for another shred!
Nice Style and good riding great video my friend
that was steep!!! 😱😱😱
Come ride New Hampshire!
Big ass tres! Looks awesome
Una pasada la zona 😍😍😍
I have mixed emotions.
Some serious GoPro effect here - I could tell those trails were a lot steeper than it looks on video.
When I was dreaming up my first van layout years ago, my dream was to have the garage in the back that opened directly into a shower. Bring the bike in, shut the van door, get out of muddy riding gear, into the shower, then through a second door into the van to get into clean clothes. Unfortunately, that layout requires a fair amount of length few vans have.
Has anyone told you that you look like Alex from singletrack sampler? Your facial structure is very similar. Kinda cool.
Get yourself a Moka Expresso pot, a bag of beans, grind them, and wait for the magic. Only way to go
Try to get from like a local home improvement center one of those pressurized water cans into it with water then you can at least hose the bike down a little bit before you put it in your white van
Mud looked like fun
Man those trails hold up well in the rain, idk about there but here on the east coast I'd get #canceled for riding in the rain😂😂
Unfortunately, those trails really don't hold up that well to rain riding. Locally, riding them wet is considered a bit of a faux pas. These could've used a day, maybe 2. They do drain fairly well.
*Dreaming.*
Heather, you grew a little gold teeth there.
Ahua this is hether my idolo my inspiration I do to en Santiago oaks orange muy bonita I like to see you with your team.
Noooo, riding trails in the mud destroys the trail.. so many people think it fun. But it literally destroys the trail and the guys that maintain them have even more work to do.. lame
some trails can handle it, just make sure you're following land managers requests regarding wet trails.
Always a male Karen, I would hate to ride with someone like you😂
even tho i do agree, there are tons of trails that are built for ridding in the rain.
Rain doesn't effect all trails the same. Alot of them you can ride wet or dry. We get alot of rain and snow up here.
Here in Santa Cruz County we don’t get much rain anymore. Take a day or two off promoting riding Single track in these conditions is not ok
You should come out here and ride Spokane, Wa!
Nice places 👊🚴
Next: just up Highway 1 45 minutes to Montara/Pacifica.
Goodmorning baby
Hey guera . Don’t forget to go to pacifica
Maple syrup in coffee!? I don't believe it. I guess I've got to I'm looking right at it.
Top👍👍👍👍
i saw u at sea otter ahaha
So how did you get into the car all muddy? What about the bike? Tell us all your secrets how to keep everything clean and white?!
the mountainbick girl with the moste beautiful eyes at the moste beautiful ride you are the best
I live in Riverside County near Greer and I keep hearing people stay Don't ride in the rain. But then again why do they come up with names like Riverside Team Dirty Works and Hero Dirt. Confusing.
The soil in socal is vastly composed of DG (decomposed granite) and water runs through it like sand so it is glorious when wet. In areas where the soil is composed mostly of clay the soil becomes sticky and soupy and riding it when it is like that destroys the trails and leaves ruts and bomb holes from breaking. When to ride in the rain really boils down to the stick factor. If the mud is sticking to everything and caking up like butter cream frosting it is a no go. If it isn't then go for it.
Nice video! A few more side view shots would have been nicer, but I know how difficult and time consuming those are to take :-)
Try Plesanton Ridge next time. Front 9 trail, MJ trail, Thanksgiving trail.
I absolutely love riding in the rain as long as long as it’s warm. Trails are so much more interesting in the rain. Nice video and riding.👍
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Where in Santa Cruz are these trails?
Looked like Empire Grade 1rst trail, second was top UCSC Campus Behind Crown apartments.
Heather, what glasses are you riding with these days? Smith?
They are POC! Super comfy
Demo? Def checkout Pacifica...Boyscout is a sick trail 👍
That looks like so much fun just shredding through mud 😂 Santa Cruz is definitely one of my favorite places to ride. Stay safe and keep shredding 🤘🤘
Comment so you get paid.
SC rides are sick....
If your going to head down south check out San Luis Obispo ! It’s called Questa grade ! Some double black in their fun stuff
Looks like Empire Grade and behind Crown College at UCSC.
Young people need to read a dictionary from time to time. You should really look up the definition of epic. That word is way over used
Where in SC is this ?
Which trails are these?
I forgot the names 🙃
Haha Ok, when are you headed back to Mtn Crk?
Mmmmhhhmmm
Its called mailbox, not mailboxes :-)
Smart….dont worry either I or someone else will be out there to fix your destruction 👎