Lopes vs. The Spider 275C - Video

 @stefanfresh yup, pretty much agree. See better on his instagram!

 Pretty cool actually considering most people are riding that area on full DH rigs. He makes it look smooth, but it's steep an loose as hell

 @DannyOC: I'm just saying it's the most well known DH spot here in San Diego at which average guys ride big bikes - and that the camera angles don't tell the whole story. They didn't pick the rowdiest lines obviously but the smoothness is more his skill than the trails.

 Hey bro, here's an old pint of truth: Just because bloke like Lopes makes it look easy, it ain't mean it's easy

 @hangdogr: Where is the trail located? Like to ride it : )

 I agree , I dunno if it was the bike or Lopes ??

 Love that he ended the video illegally parked.

 ^ i'm a bit disappointed that this is the only comment regarding his parking ability.

 It's Teds in San Diego, and he makes it look very very easy. In reality, it's a ton of work to make your way down it with a trail bike

 @cuban-b: Lopes vs San Diego Parking Enforcement would be a way better video.

 @uphilarious: It will make you a much better rider though!

 Stefanfresh; sometimes it's difficult to appreciate something you can't do.

 @employee7: was wondering myself if the van was parked in a handicap spot.

 @hardyk: @employee7 it was parked in an empty cul de sac where there are no houses or buildings.

For the people that want bag on this being mellow riding, come out and try it. That first drop off the rock is called Bowel Movement for a reason. The rest of it isn't any easier.

 So that means you'll tell us where the trail is? Awesome thank you.

 Yep the dude's still got it. Great vid!

 I don't get it - is it a tradition to pick on Lopes? Is it friendly banter or do people think he's a douche?

 @GeeHad: mix of the two. Lopes is loved by many, but certainly has his moments...

 @GeeHad: He seems like a nice guy. Never once spoken to him in the pits back in the day. Who knows. The shirt joke is fairly legit though. If you're at a race and he's wearing a shirt, you're probably just in the same restaurant.

I get lots of hate for being me, so I know what it feels like to just be you and still catch crap. I'm sure he's a good guy, but he's a public figure, among the first in DH and slalom at that, so an easy target. That's all.

I always wish he hadn't quit DH because he really was the fastest thing I've ever seen still to this day. Whatever sport he picked in life, he was gonna succeed because of the god given hyper speed he has.

 @GeeHad: One other thing...for those who have kids and have seen the movie Over the Hedge, I picture the scene were they give Hammy the squirrel an energy drink what it must be like for Lopes on a daily basis. His walking speed is probably just a blur to everyone else. Hah.
@stikmanglaspell ...tell me you've seen that movie and thought the same?

 @bizutch: so you haven't spoken with him before? That's explains it.

 @GeeHad: A lot of people have negative stories about him, just being a cocky a*shole and generally taking himself/riding too seriously. I personally can't say because I haven't met him, but judging from what people who have say and the attitude he puts off in some interviews/videos, my impression is that he isn't a real "lighthearted" or "chummy" kinda guy. A hard worker and great racer, but maybe not the guy you want to be the face of mountain biking when doing a PR thing.

 different part of cali homes

 Agreed...that's Telonics in laguna, and it definitely showcases a bike/rider better than the subject vid's particular part of SD.

I've never ridden SD (heard it's great actually...?), but Telonics/PGs/stair steps/silver surfer are my home! We are so lucky to have them, and Lopes has been riding here forever. Not sure if it's where he got his feet wet, but it has certainly had a valuable role in shaping him into the incredibly "smooth while loose" rider he is today.1

 @nvranka: i've been coming out to OC from back East many times a year for over a decade, often to ride with my buddies there. i always was vocal in that, "if i could master Telonics/Silver/Rock-it to the point of hitting every single gap and drop at speed, i could confidently ride any trail, any hit, any bike park around." its got something of everything that would test all the different skills of riding DH/FR. got a few local trails that make me feel the same. besides already being a champion, Lopes lives 5 minutes away from there. when it comes to making videos for brands and using Telonics... i'd be willing to bet there's nothing more comfortable for him, nor awesome looking, that he would chose as a "go to."

 @Sweatypants: yeah, that's how we feel about our trails....

Next time you're on the west coast, you should check out Mammoth bike park...so much fun, and you'll end the trip with a higher level of confidence when it comes to loose gnar. The jumps aren't as dialed for people who can hit them at speed (e.g. whistler A / dirt merchant / crabapple), but if you like fast/techy/loose riding you'll love it.

 Shitty?!?! What are you smoking old man? It looks like an HDR in 26" mode - far, far from a shitty bike. And Ibis didn't even make the video.

 Was Lopes's van in a handicapped spot? Hell, why am I asking? Of course it was!

 So it is illegal to ride there now, right? I'm seeing lot of edits and pics taken there recently. Even drove by and some dudes were riding the jumps.

 Nah, had to be the man bun. Thats was a man right?

 this guy is like a american Charronator!

 Smooth skills