Time to kick off another season! After a few months back at home, some friends and I took off to southern California to get out of the snow and ride some Downhill in the sun.
Sound like a dick? Are you suggesting anyone in Socal would care? We have some phenomenal dh trails....I’m happy to hear someone is clueless to that, frankly.
I think the anti mtb Bay Area really drags the whole state down. However it's a huge state! There is some really great spots throughout the entire state and So Cal has some legit trails.
Not only do we have awesome trails, we get to ride year round! In fact that is probably why there are a few companies like Santa Cruz, Intense, Fox and DVO that are located here.
@mtbyoda: Yep, I live in SJ. Contrary to popular belief, Santa Cruz trails are not that great and not the area is not that MTB friendly. Better vibe and trails in other parts of the of California.
@mtbyoda: Bay Area isn’t anti-MTB. The north and South Bay have some of the best trails in the world (Think about Santa Cruz) pretty much just Marin county that screws everything up.
@tacklingdummy: it’s all relevant to your personal tastes but to assume that trails in SC or Pacifica or even some areas of Marin or Sonoma are second tier is kinda ridiculous.
@bridgermurray: True, personal preference. If you like non-technical trails then the Bay Area is fine. The Bay Area lacks technical trails big time. The most technical trails in South Bay and SC are just average when comparing to places around the world. Cheers.
@GiantGlory02010: It is because too many irate hikers and equestrians that don't like bikes. I have to ride like a grandma around the trails because of all the hikers.
Yet, the irony is that hikers don't go to "hiking only" trails to avoid bikes when hike only trails far outnumber any legal bike trails. When I hike, I go to hiking only trails because I prefer that no bikes are buzzing around and can hike in more peaceful setting.
"No dick no ride"?? This discrimination against female riders, should really be something of the past. But sadly this phrase seems to be gaining momentum.
You"re from the Netherlands so I guess English is a second language for you. He said "No dig, no ride." Where Finn is from women shred--no dick required--but a shovel is a bonus.
Lol no sure if a troll or just stupid, there was a whole minute of the video dedicated to them going and buying shovels.
Maybe get your facts right before you accuse someone of being a misogynist
@IntoTheEverflow: the Netherlands just opened it's new giant orange sar-chasm, which already seems to be attracting high numbers of lower-end foreign tourists.
Hey Finn
You're a great rider and racer an I'm sure it would be really interesting hearing about your training, preparation, bike setup and approach, but the large amounts of irrelevant filler gets really old really fast.
If you watched last season, you would get to see all about his training, preparation, bike setup, and approach. All with really fun amounts of filler, which makes it one of the best video series.
You can come show us how to ride our "pathetic" double blacks though, if you would be so kind, haha.
Come on man, Google shit before you start sucking on your foot.
Yet, the irony is that hikers don't go to "hiking only" trails to avoid bikes when hike only trails far outnumber any legal bike trails. When I hike, I go to hiking only trails because I prefer that no bikes are buzzing around and can hike in more peaceful setting.
This discrimination against female riders, should really be something of the past.
But sadly this phrase seems to be gaining momentum.
[feeling better...]