Video: Remy Metailler Meets BC POV to Ride His Trail in Abbostford

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BCpov (Oct 21, 2021 at 14:26)

It was fun showing you the trail Remy! Thanks to Bobby Wallace and Chris Friesen at Independent Cycles in Mission for their work in middle Rock Diva!

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jaydawg69 FL (Oct 21, 2021 at 15:09)

power to the builders!

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t-swing FL (Oct 21, 2021 at 20:46)

nice work getting highlighted on PB, i hope it lands you some more YT followers.

torbenrider (Oct 22, 2021 at 9:41)

@jaydawg69: Word

fasian FL (Oct 22, 2021 at 13:46)

@BCpov i've ridden your trail. nice work and building to all who contributed.

sportstuff FL (Oct 22, 2021 at 23:33)

Awesome build & lots of fun trails at Sumas!

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lefthandohvhater (Oct 21, 2021 at 13:56)

Funny how pinkbike doesn't cover any youtube content unless it's related to Remy or Yoan. I don't particularly care but it's interesting where they draw the line.

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shredddr (Oct 21, 2021 at 14:05)

most of the youtube crowd just isn't at their level - unless I'm missing someone?

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lefthandohvhater (Oct 21, 2021 at 14:25)

@shredddr: Yes, Skills with Phil, but the skill of the rider is not directly proportional to the level of entertainment. For example we just watched Eric, who is a great rider, but very far from the level of remy for this entire video...

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nvranka (Oct 21, 2021 at 14:26)

@shredddr: only other YT guy who I've seen that can ride a bike is Phil Kmetz (sp?)

shredddr (Oct 21, 2021 at 14:31)

@lefthandohvhater: Eric's a good rider and good dude, but again, respectfully, I don't see why PB would post it. His content is relatable, and it's cool to see what I might ride if I went to some of the same trail areas, but that's not what I tune into PB for. Phil sounds interesting - i'll check it out.

nvranka (Oct 21, 2021 at 14:34)

@shredddr: he’s a goofy guy, and I almost wrote him off entirely first time I came across him, but he rips and is an all around great ambassador. I guess that’s why GT picked em up

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nvranka (Oct 21, 2021 at 14:36) (Below Threshold)

@lefthandohvhater: “great” haha, I suppose it’s all relative.

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lefthandohvhater (Oct 21, 2021 at 14:44)

@nvranka: It is! He's a lot better than the average rider! Not saying he's a pro. I'm sure you're a really good rider

jlauteam1 (Oct 21, 2021 at 14:58)

I don't think they are drawing a line, it's probably just who they know and what they like to feature. Maybe being familiar with particular people allows them to be sure they won't put a link to something 'off brand' for PB.

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taskmgr (Oct 21, 2021 at 14:58) (Below Threshold)

@nvranka: Yeh he can ride but I can't stand the guy. Just make me shudder.

nvranka (Oct 21, 2021 at 15:00)

@makripper: hahah! I felt the same, not sure why but he grew on me. Only seen a few of his vids, but one where he follows wynn in Whistler was pretty neat

Burningbird FL (Oct 21, 2021 at 16:30)

@shredddr: I find myself drawn more to quality of content than pure skills. My top mtb channels on YT are: Berm Peak, Van Girl Yuka, BC POV, Skills with Phil, Mark Matthews, Bernard Kerr, Wyn TV, Fox (Dialed). I'm sure I'm missing a few... I get why these channels aren't usually covered on PB, but I am stoked to see this video

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fasian FL (Oct 21, 2021 at 18:42)

@shredddr: Pinkbike's roots are in the Fraser Valley where this trail is. They were based in Chilliwack before moving to Squamish. I think this coverage has alot to do with the local Lower Mainland trails and builders as well as the local Youtubers too.

taskmgr (Oct 21, 2021 at 19:20)

@fasian: nope. Their roots are in Calgary lmao. That's where they started. Kids these days!!

TrailFeatures (Oct 21, 2021 at 21:49)

A few reasons:

PB is more “core” MTB so PB knows their average reader will not be a fan.

Most YouTube channels could be considered a media outlet. Why would you post your competitors content?

If it’s cool enough to be featured on the front page, you’ve probably already seen it anyways.

Just like the audience, the staff may have slight bias against non-pro YouTube content. I know I don’t like watching my bald, fat, aging butt ride a bike in slow motion.

Adlex (Oct 21, 2021 at 21:59)

@shredddr: Trail Peek too!

conoat (Oct 22, 2021 at 2:28)

@nvranka: He has definitely calmed down. there was a period back 3-4 years ago that Phil was a giant douchweasel diva. back when he rode for Evil....had a Karen-esque meltdown at the Sedona MTB fest.

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scott-townes (Oct 22, 2021 at 4:37)

Maybe Pinkbike's line is covering legitimate riders and not weekend warriors talking into a GoPro while cruising down "EPIC AND DEADLY MASSIVE JUMP FLOW TRAILS TRIPLE BLACK DIAMOND I DIDN'T THINK I WOULD SURVIVE!!!"

Youtubers already get too much attention, we don't need Pinkbike flooded with their janky content.

fasian FL (Oct 22, 2021 at 6:54)

@makripper: yes that's where Radek started but they spent most of their formative years in Chilliwack. If you want to get into the semantics we can go down history lane.

fasian FL (Oct 22, 2021 at 7:09)

@makripper: i forgot Karl.

In its early years, Pinkbike.com was run from the basement of a house in British Columbia, Canada. The name Pinkbike.com was originally thought up as a joke, the antithesis of names like "extremebiking.com" and "hardcorebiking.com".

Good luck with your fact finding!!

nvranka (Oct 22, 2021 at 8:12)

@fasian: wasn’t it originally geared towards women ? LOL f*ck my friend always told me that and it sounds it isn’t true lmao

nvranka (Oct 22, 2021 at 8:13)

@conoat: really? Wtf lol

torbenrider (Oct 22, 2021 at 9:43)

@shredddr: e. G. @trailmole @trailslayer and so on

plyawn (Oct 22, 2021 at 10:39)

@shredddr: Sam Pilgrim?

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plyawn (Oct 22, 2021 at 10:47)

@Burningbird: Van Girl Yuka is Eric's wife I believe, and my problem with her content is she's a hard-charging, no-fear ride with limited skills. She's often over her head and if not crashing she's promoting the wrong way for progression IMO. Remy & Yoann are almost the opposite: world-class talents who teach you how to avoid and mitigate risk as you push your riding. The latter is a repeatable strategy even for us mortals while the former gets you on Friday Fails.

plyawn (Oct 22, 2021 at 10:50)

@fasian: VanCan and Dale Stone focus on FV, shore and nearby areas with far higher riding IMO

plyawn (Oct 22, 2021 at 10:53)

@fasian: Former BC boy now Calgary... old man. You're both right, though now Squamish, and the result is the Whistler corridor gets a lot of attention now. We'll probably get a lot more Boulder content pretty soon

Burningbird FL (Oct 22, 2021 at 11:07)

@plyawn: Each to their own I suppose. I appreciate the thought and preparation riders like Remy and Yoann put into line choice and the decision of whether or not to hit a feature. They hit things faster and bigger than the vast majority of riders so the consequences are bigger. Personally, I enjoy watching Yuka's videos and don't think she rides irresponsibly, but I haven't seen every video. I find her ability to commit to scary lines to be inspiring.

fasian FL (Oct 22, 2021 at 11:16)

@plyawn: agreed but they haven't built a trail yet in the former websites backyard which i was trying to explain the reason for Pinkbike's coverage.

orcrash (Oct 22, 2021 at 11:39)

@nvranka: Jeff Kendall-Weed would like a word with you.

taskmgr (Oct 22, 2021 at 11:45)

@fasian: what are you talking about kid? Why would I need to fact find? You didn't know they started it in Calgary lol maybe you should do more fact finding before posting?

fasian FL (Oct 22, 2021 at 12:02)

@makripper: Sure i knew the brothers are from there, but Pinkbike the website got started and took off here in BC, specifically the Fraser Valley. hence the coverage of a local trail, local builder who also happens to be a youtuber. But if you want to keep typing feel free. I see you just throw stuff out there.

taskmgr (Oct 22, 2021 at 12:43)

@fasian: nope. It started in Cowtown. That argument is invalid. where something started 20 plus years ago has nothing to do with what current site visitors want to see as far as content goes. Keep it up junior

fasian FL (Oct 22, 2021 at 13:18)

@makripper: lol this isn't argument. if you want that find a mirror, you're better off doing it with yourself

taskmgr (Oct 22, 2021 at 13:20)

@fasian: wow that was clever. Congratulations on using both brain cells for once.

taskmgr (Oct 22, 2021 at 13:22)

@fasian: literally the first picture on pinkbike is from Calgary lol. Give it up lil guy

fasian FL (Oct 22, 2021 at 13:28)

@makripper: Sure will. That photo must mean it’s over Happy Friday!!

taskmgr (Oct 22, 2021 at 14:00)

@fasian: you are never wrong so it will never be over pahahaha

fasian FL (Oct 22, 2021 at 14:37)

@makripper: images.app.goo.gl/fThmYMzTeWB2nzDL6

taskmgr (Oct 22, 2021 at 14:52)

@fasian: I don't open sketchy links from sketchy people

fasian FL (Oct 22, 2021 at 14:53)

@makripper: ok big dude

nvranka (Oct 22, 2021 at 15:10)

@orcrash: good call, forgot about JKW…dude rips for sure.

nvranka (Oct 22, 2021 at 15:11)

@Burningbird: that’s part of their schtick lol, they aren’t nearly as cautious as they portray. Sure, maybe on a really high consequence line, but most of the ‘gnar’ they break down is pedestrian.

oldmanbucksaw (Oct 23, 2021 at 6:52)

@makripper: truth!

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bbmbc (Oct 21, 2021 at 12:57)

Remy needs to go ride Skinnies with Pinkbike OG Dangerous Dave.

friendlyfoe (Oct 21, 2021 at 20:51)

Was thinking the same thing!!

torbenrider (Oct 22, 2021 at 9:44)

Word

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Sshredder (Oct 21, 2021 at 12:34)

Yukka would do it.

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BCpov (Oct 21, 2021 at 16:02)

Probably

shrockie (Oct 21, 2021 at 17:16)

@BCpov: "Okay, Let's GO!" - Yukka

cky78 FL (Oct 22, 2021 at 5:04)

Yukan do it drop proves that.

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dhagz (Oct 21, 2021 at 13:26)

Remy always giving out a handful of knowledge in each video. Thank you. In my opinion he is more of a relatable rider than most.

ridedigrepeat (Oct 22, 2021 at 8:09)

I think he's an alien, but we can learn much from his advanced technology and teachings.

arcatern (Oct 21, 2021 at 12:24)

I love Abbostford

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eastonwest (Oct 21, 2021 at 13:45)

I've never heard anyone say they love Abbotsford before.

zmums (Oct 21, 2021 at 13:55)

@kwl1: I love abbotsford too

O1D4 (Oct 21, 2021 at 14:36)

The trails and Fieldhouse Brewing, sure!

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arcatern (Oct 21, 2021 at 14:54)

@kwl1: I didn’t. I said I love Abbostford

Maxhax (Oct 22, 2021 at 1:29)

@O1D4: Hahaha yup. Love Fieldhouse, just gotta get out and try the trails. And then have an excuse to go to Fieldhouse after.

taskmgr (Oct 22, 2021 at 14:01)

@arcatern: I love slurrey

nickmalysh (Oct 21, 2021 at 19:54)

Anytime I’m watching Remy video, I willing to move to pnw so bad

nicz (Oct 22, 2021 at 9:38)

Easily the coolest trail in the valley! Great job Eric!

inonyme FL (Oct 22, 2021 at 11:16)

Huge push for free stuffs next year

gary-prime (Oct 21, 2021 at 23:43)

TL;DW

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royalsrule (Oct 21, 2021 at 18:06)

Captain Slabs meets Captain Weenie!

trail-governor (Oct 22, 2021 at 8:56) (Below Threshold)

ROFL

Below threshold threads are hidden

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vtracer FL (Oct 21, 2021 at 14:59)

As a pro builder, the Huck Finn wall ride scares the shit out of me. Someone is definitely going to overcook it out of it and fall 15' to the brush pile below, gotta pay attention to what can go wrong on features like that. The trail is definitely well built as a whole, just has a rather poor outcome if you try and boost out of the one feature.

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mhoshal (Oct 21, 2021 at 15:38)

Isn't that the point. Making shit safe all the time just makes people whimps.

vtracer FL (Oct 21, 2021 at 18:06)

@mhoshal: I'm not talking about dumbing down features to eliminate the possibility of injury, more eliminating bad trail design that inspires people to ride the trail incorrectly, which in this case happens to have quite high consequences

scott-townes (Oct 22, 2021 at 5:04) (Below Threshold)

@vtracer: You'd have to try really hard to mess up that bad, its just a wooden berm with a tiny gap out of it. Maybe that feature scares you because you've never ridden anything like that before, not because of the design. This feature is not "high consequence" and is not an example of bad trail design. It looked like something you'd find on a blue flow trail at Kicking Horse.

Rider responsibility 101: Don't blindly hit features going mach 5 and don't ride above your ability level. As a self-proclaimed professional trail builder, you surely know the most basic rules of rider responsibility.

vtracer FL (Oct 22, 2021 at 8:06)

@scott-townes: Bingo, the issue is that it appears as not a high consequence feature, despite having the possibility of a rider misreading it and having things go quite south

trail-governor (Oct 22, 2021 at 8:55)

Yup those walls ride like shhht

scott-townes (Oct 22, 2021 at 12:34)

@vtracer: Any feature can end up really badly if a rider misreads it. It doesn't make the feature poorly designed. smh

trail-governor (Oct 22, 2021 at 12:59) (Below Threshold)

@scott-townes: but they are designed poorly, this is coming from an experienced stunt & trail builder - carpenter … SMH A for effort but a C for overall execution. More work on the landings was needed for sure

eastonwest (Oct 22, 2021 at 15:48)

@trail-governor: Have you ridden the trail?

trail-governor (Oct 22, 2021 at 16:42) (Below Threshold)

Unfortunately @kwl1:

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platnum (Oct 22, 2021 at 7:22)

Unfortunate that this trail got posted. Why,why,why? It will be a shame when this trail gets blown out when everyone rides this over the winter. Very disappointing.

trail-governor (Oct 22, 2021 at 9:15)

“Disappointing”.. just like the these weekly influencer videos

torbenrider (Oct 22, 2021 at 9:46)

@trail-governor: who each one of them produce the same content. Industry made that... Earning money with underground stuff bringing it to mainstream. Poor mtb sport

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trail-governor (Oct 22, 2021 at 9:52) (Below Threshold)

@torbenrider: you meaning earning money from others hard work and creations.. there’s a difference there. Guarantee not every trail was OK’d to expose

torbenrider (Oct 22, 2021 at 9:55)

@trail-governor: yes right. Earning money which others should get. I'm sich of this stuff. 10 best parking lots here, ten best jibb tricks there. Oh 2 month later. New video. Best parking lot jibb tricks again ;-)

AndrewHornor (Oct 22, 2021 at 18:53)

Like there's any local rider who hasn't already seen it on social media.

trail-governor (Oct 23, 2021 at 7:45)

@AndrewHornor: doesn’t make it right to blow it up all over social media…ignorance is bliss

antihero (Oct 23, 2021 at 21:52)

@platnum
The trail was sanctioned and payed for in part by the local riding association. Eric also devoted much of his YouTube channel to the building of it. So I think fair to say all parties involved want as many riders as possible to come and enjoy Eric and the other builders hard work and vision. It’s a great trail in a popular riding area. It belongs to everyone. If it gets blown out how about you get your buddies together and go out for some trail maintenance days.

trail-governor (Oct 24, 2021 at 13:48)

@antihero: I have about 12 trails I already dedicate my time too, thanks

platnum (Oct 24, 2021 at 17:38)

@antihero: in no way do I think that the trail isn’t for everyone, of course it is. In our neck of the woods we are in for a very wet winter and it might be better for the trail if “everyone” found it on their own. Word of mouth happens quick around here. When FVMBA has a trail day there,I’m in. As for me and my buddies, we won’t do more than blow drains and clear deadfall on someone else’s trail unless asked.

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crys-vb (Oct 21, 2021 at 15:45)

wow

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taskmgr (Oct 21, 2021 at 19:21)

- Owen Wilson

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jibbandpedal FL (Oct 21, 2021 at 11:51)

youtuber builds trail, proceeds to ride around the first feature.

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bikerbikermaniak (Oct 21, 2021 at 11:57)

He didn't build that part of the trail.

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scblurlt (Oct 21, 2021 at 12:29)

he didn't build that feature , top half is not Erics build , but an old recovered classic

whitebirdfeathers (Oct 21, 2021 at 12:58)

@scblurlt: A lot of the rebuild on Rock Diva was done by the guys at Independent Cycles in Mission, BC.

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lostlunchbox (Oct 21, 2021 at 18:53)

As mentioned, he didn't put that feature in.... But it's ok to build stuff for other people too. I think they call it selflessness. Would be nice if more people tried it out.

eastonwest (Oct 22, 2021 at 12:54)

And a Pinkbiker makes an uninformed comment in the comments section.