Windrock Bike Park is a place unlike many others, where elements combine to create unique riding conditions. Sean Leader shows what it takes to conquer this mountain despite what Mother Nature has in store.
Rider: Sean Leader Directed: Nine Five Filmers: Tristan Harris, Carson Fletcher, Justin Burgan Edit: Tristan Harris, Carson Fletcher Photos: Jack Rice
@willdavidson9595: dunno man the uk was built out of hills, rain and clay so there’s probably a comparable run somewhere. And it would look like this mid July.
Nowhere near vile as other UK comments said.... Come to the west coast of Scotland wherr it's raining all year except 4 weeks in the summer and then you'll understand what vile is!
@Erskine-Atom Windrock is absolutely terrifying in the wet. I know that doesn't come across in this video nor does the steepness. I rode there once when it was a bit wet and wouldn't even think about riding after a downpour (unless I was racing). It's just flat out scary.
@upside: no doubt And having ridden in the uk, canada, US West and Guatemala... There is nothing to compare it to. It's not "mud" as much as it's concrete mix and just gets worse as the day progresses
@upside: This there is nothing slicker the eastern us mtns in the mud. It’s clay not dirt and the rocks and roots are everywhere and like ice. Not just mtb either. Read on the enduro Mx guys racing the scrambles in that area. They will tell you it’s the gnarliest lack of traction anywhere.
That mud clings. I love it. I love that I can go to Windrock any time of year to ride dust, mud, snow, and frozen dirt depending on the time of year. So so good out there easily my favorite bike park.
Be there in the morning for the awesome freeze thaw that's happening right now. Go from like 30 to zero in on me mud puddle. It's like riding through construction adhesive.
www.pinkbike.com/news/iXS-Innerleithen-It-never-rains-in-Scotland-2012.html
And having ridden in the uk, canada, US West and Guatemala... There is nothing to compare it to. It's not "mud" as much as it's concrete mix and just gets worse as the day progresses