Video: Searching for Steep and Loose Trails in Victoria, BC by faultlinetv

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shaerle (Dec 15, 2019 at 1:15)

couldn't see anything steep.. probably still searching

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faultlinetv (Dec 15, 2019 at 7:41)

As the creator of this video, I would like to make it clear we did not title this article “steep and loose” and this was purely Pinkbike’s staff choice.

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friendlyfoe (Dec 15, 2019 at 20:52)

It's funny how frequently creators have to clarify that the title was not of their choosing.

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konacrew (Dec 16, 2019 at 0:28)

Yeah the riding sucks here in Victoria, I would not bother coming to check it out...

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betobi (Dec 16, 2019 at 6:16)

my thoughts . . . trails look fun but not steep and really not loose . . .

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eastonwest (Dec 16, 2019 at 8:33)

Have you been to Victoria and ridden these trails before? Videos never truly show how steep a trail is.

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atourgates (Dec 15, 2019 at 13:25)

Does the PB staff have it out for Victoria? The video intro is the most damning praise I've ever heard.

The riding around Victoria is objectively great, it just suffers from the fact that it's within hours of some of the best, and most famous riding in the world. Housing costs aside, the greater Victoria area would be a fantastic place to live and ride. Great trails for everyday riding, and access to the best trails in the world on the weekend.

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brett77 (Dec 16, 2019 at 9:38)

Not to mention YEAR ROUND RIDING. While most of the country is blanketed in snow we're still ripping trails.

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vicrider (Dec 15, 2019 at 7:53)

I live and have ridden in Victoria for quite some time and thought I have a pretty complete knowledge of the trails and I honestly don't recognize any of these trails. I'm perplexed, maybe it's because I'm used to rider's POV...

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vikb (Dec 15, 2019 at 6:59)

There are lots of steeper trails in Victoria. They just didn't film any in this edit.

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highrocker1298 (Dec 15, 2019 at 7:17)

Builders love cool rooster dudes.

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nwtoney55 (Dec 15, 2019 at 18:47)

Beautiful. I grew up in Seattle in a neighborhood called Madrona. My favorite tree is, of course, the Madrona tree - which I gather you call Arbutus. I love seeing trails with lots of Madrona trees.

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dglass (Dec 15, 2019 at 19:28)

Is it because the bark is laxative?

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boxxerace (Dec 15, 2019 at 19:34)

@dglass: No, it just feels so smoooooooooth!

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dglass (Dec 15, 2019 at 20:23)

@boxxerace: I've been told it's runny.

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plyawn (Dec 15, 2019 at 6:21)

Don't let his smooth riding fool you - it's steeper and more technical than the video makes it look...

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markcorrigan FL (Dec 15, 2019 at 2:51)

That title has nothing to do with the video except it being set in Victoria

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rip-it-rob (Dec 15, 2019 at 7:09)

Im still waiting for the steep and loose........

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jimeg (Dec 15, 2019 at 10:05)

Video: Among the misty madrona in Victoria, BC

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bricec5 (Dec 15, 2019 at 12:25)

arbutus you yankee

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rossi45 (Dec 15, 2019 at 10:20)

Agreed. Nothing in there looked steep. Don’t let the video fool you. There’s a sh*t ton of good steep rocky wet wet wet terrain around Victoria. I’m still drying my gear from Friday...

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DHsender4life (Dec 17, 2019 at 13:03)

Lol bear mountain yea right
I’m a trail builder and don’t really agree with keeping so many sweet trails secret . Although my trail is all rock face so there’s not much erosion going on .

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650boss (Dec 12, 2019 at 14:49)

Too many left turns.

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notthatfast (Dec 15, 2019 at 0:16)

is he singing to himself??...

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faultlinetv (Dec 15, 2019 at 7:42)

I’m fairly certain he is yes.

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OlSkoolJake (Dec 15, 2019 at 8:18)

@sam264 a Tracy Hannah trick?

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notthatfast (Dec 15, 2019 at 13:15)

@OlSkoolJake:
Haha hey whatever works I guess!

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OlSkoolJake (Dec 16, 2019 at 7:44)

@sam264: I saw a video about Tracy and how she sings to herself when riding and racing. It's calming and mental focus technique. I've tried it and it works.

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melodymaker FL (Dec 15, 2019 at 8:48)

WOoooooot wooooooot! Makes me want to get rail some turns.

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OlSkoolJake (Dec 15, 2019 at 8:18)

Fun fact... None of this is actually filmed within the city of Victoria.... Either way these trails will keep ya humble enough if you aren't on your toes. Well done.

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maxtodamax (Dec 15, 2019 at 20:33)

idk man, I'd say the langford trails in the vid count

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OlSkoolJake (Dec 16, 2019 at 7:42)

@maxtodamax: nothing from Langford counts.... ever! ;p

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brett77 (Dec 16, 2019 at 9:41)

While not technically in city limits everyone considers the riding in Victoria to be Hartland/Thetis/Bear Mountain etc. It's like saying the Shore is not actually in Vancouver.

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noblige (Dec 15, 2019 at 13:25)

Did he find any?

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j-p-i (Dec 16, 2019 at 11:33)

Curious, was any of this filmed in Sooke?

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tacklingdummy (Dec 15, 2019 at 10:42)

The trails look fun.