SlowMoBro Learns to Use the Flow with Hans Rey - Video by pinkbikeaudience

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Alexander-Hill (Dec 3, 2015 at 16:06)

I rode a trail in Bend, Oregon a few months back and it was a one way trail system. They had an uphill route and a downhill route both marked incredibly well. You didn't have to worry about having a head on crash with anyone. I don't mind climbing and it was a better experience too going up for the same reasons. Both expert and beginner riders can benefit from a one way trail and i think there should be more of them

thisisme (Dec 3, 2015 at 16:39)

Crusty local here. I do realize the numerous benefits of a 1 way trail system, but damn it Ben's was a good time heading downhill. Glad I got it while I could.

cascadiac (Dec 3, 2015 at 16:50)

Definitely, now we just need a full up route for Funner and Tiddly, nothing scarier than going mach chicken on Tiddlywinks and coming up on someone!

JacksonTM (Dec 3, 2015 at 18:42)

It's awesome in MN to have all of our trails managed by groups and well signed. One ways almost exclusively or clearly marked if otherwise. And the standard difficulty rankings as well. People don't think of Minnesota as having a lot of mountain biking but we kinda do.

drummuy04 (Dec 3, 2015 at 21:43)

Dude MN is where I learned how to turn and keep speed through it. I loved Hill City park in Elk River and the trails system in Burnsville.

sebas1 (Dec 7, 2015 at 10:02)

and Spirit is picking up in MN too, not doing to bad for such a young mountain

JacksonTM (Dec 7, 2015 at 11:55)

They built some fun trails there. The natural rock makes some awesome features.

sebas1 (Dec 8, 2015 at 12:12)

for sure. Calculated Risk is a great trail. So is Smorgasborg

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santacruzrider98 (Dec 3, 2015 at 15:22)

NICA, you are totally creeping me out. Is this some dude that is high in the woods and hears voices?!

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lukeisdumb (Dec 3, 2015 at 18:13)

My favorite part about these videos is that they're sponsored by specialized but slow-mo bro rides a reign.

jmlillig (Dec 3, 2015 at 21:13)

I think that's the point.

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EASIV (Dec 3, 2015 at 15:40)

After everything he learned he still lays his bike down at the exit of the trail for the next rider to crash into....

sixfeetunder420 (Dec 3, 2015 at 16:06)

in that instance i believe its okay to run over his wheels or bike as long as i don't have a chance of crashing.

AviMoore (Dec 4, 2015 at 17:27)

Thats just foreshadowing for the next episode. Probably not

Bobafett164 (Dec 3, 2015 at 21:04)

But wait...? All the vids I watch guys like to blow out and destroy the berms so they can get a good pic / shot. So am I to believe that I'm NOT supposed to lock the rear end up and slide around all the turns so I can throw some good roost??? Boy, I'm just glad that trails magically rebuild and repair themselves out here in So Cal! Biking would sure suck if I had to shovel or wear kneee pads! Long live the So Cal Bro!

/Sarcsam off

ibishreddin (Dec 3, 2015 at 17:43)

*Mr. Miagi voice* Now Enduro-son. Take off your chain!

alicialeggett Editor (Dec 4, 2015 at 10:31)

Fun fact: They have a chainless downhill race every year on that trail. It's fun. So yeah, there's that.

the11firm (Dec 3, 2015 at 16:12)

Going up the flow reminds me of ridgeline in DuPont. They really need to make that one way

EricHarger (Dec 3, 2015 at 18:27)

Wait a minute. Sir Mr. Rey was riding Boy Scout Camp and nobody told me? I gotta get out more.

phobospwns (Dec 4, 2015 at 7:36)

Hans Rey is such a legend.

txmtbr (Dec 3, 2015 at 15:08)

When is slomo bro going to learn to use knee pads

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Ctk11 (Dec 3, 2015 at 15:11)

Not necessary. Bros don't crash.

txmtbr (Dec 4, 2015 at 8:22)

he did get run over though

dropoffsticks (Dec 3, 2015 at 17:22)

Hell yeah that's Tamarancho! Cool spot, the flow trail is super fun

Notoriusjwb (Dec 26, 2015 at 11:10)

I happened to be riding there the day this was filmed. I SAW HANS REY EATING A BURRITO!

Erictheshredder (Dec 3, 2015 at 17:21)

eyyy tamarancho

WAtrailmaker (Dec 3, 2015 at 15:12)

Quite original.

zepper (Dec 3, 2015 at 15:30)

Blamarancho schmoe.

suspended-flesh FL (Dec 3, 2015 at 16:49)

Never been, but now i wont be a total herb when I flofax.

EricHarger (Dec 3, 2015 at 18:30)

Only in Faifax

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Austin-Smith (Dec 3, 2015 at 16:06)

Dafuq is this NICA

MtbSince84 (Dec 3, 2015 at 19:14)

NICA, please!

Austin-Smith (Dec 3, 2015 at 20:02)

lol, bruh

cogsci (Dec 3, 2015 at 21:15)

Fuck the IMBA.

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Colelrg (Dec 3, 2015 at 17:26)

I LIVE 10 MIN FROM THIS TRAIL AND IT SUCKS DICK

plxmtb (Dec 3, 2015 at 17:34)

it's more fun on smaller bikes

jfloren (Dec 3, 2015 at 18:37)

Yes, this trail is better on a hardtail and best on a DJ bike. It requires a lot of skill to ride well (skill that most, including me, don't have) and it is difficult to ride it fast without skill; the corners are too tight so most of us have to brake. So it's not my favorite trail, but its ludicrous to say it "sucks."

Colelrg (Dec 3, 2015 at 20:32)

Well do you see what bike I ride? yes hardtail

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loganjo (Dec 3, 2015 at 15:16)

Please be mindful... even if a trail is two-way climbers need to yield!

weezyb (Dec 3, 2015 at 15:35)

As more and more people get into the sport we should be building more trails that have a one way designation. All around it's safer for everyone and honestly more fun when you don't have to think about someone out of control coming down head on with you. On the way down you can really open it up without having the thought in the back of your head...what if there's someone around this blind corner. A few spots in Utah have adopted this philosophy but it'd be nice if it became the norm almost everywhere.

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lifeofloon (Dec 3, 2015 at 15:36)

Climbers have right of way on multi directional trails, sorry to harsh on your downhill flow bro.

loganjo (Dec 3, 2015 at 15:48)

@lifeofloon you are right...

torquelewith (Dec 3, 2015 at 16:01)

I don't understand that, it's a lot easier to stop while climbing than it is going downhill, I feel like the they shouldn't have the right of way.

oliv3r (Dec 3, 2015 at 16:12)

Simple matter of responsibility. If you're crushing downhill you're creating the ability to cause a serious accident and the responsibility to prevent it is on your shoulders.