I enjoy this segment too. But North loop is my favorite. If I understand correctly, that little wooden bridge kept growing fins during heavy rains and would swim away. So they created the bypass and improved that segment Thank you. .

@@Chasing-Daydream That would not surprise me about that bridge.

Thanks for commenting. I was trying to keep the video short for this upload. But I did do the orange trail that day. Its also one of my favorites. When I first started I thought north loop was harder. But the climb where the video ends that gets us up past Blacks entrance always hurts.

@@Chasing-Daydream I saw and commented on that Orange Loop video. I understand wanting to keep videos short. The Blue-Black transition is adequetely named. I call it “Nemesis #3”. Done more than Cartwheel Of Shame. Transitioning from Blue to Black.

Mine too! It was the first trail ai ever rode. And still my favorite.

It has definitely taken a beating from me. That's for sure.

I've got a service date set to figure it all out. Thank you for the suggestion.

Ahh man. Im real on guard for those spikes. They have bit me a few times already. Nothing too serious. Always when I'm just moving my bike. Haven't been bit while on the trail yet. Thanks for the suggestion.

I have a shirt that says living the daydream. Thats the goal. Gunna live, live with passion and goals. So your always living your best life. Thank you.

That is the Lake Arcadia MTB trail system in Edmond Oklahoma. Specifically the Dam side of the trail system.

Thank you. Its the Trek Marlin 8. 12 speed hardtail.

Me too. That's why I wanted to learn how to do it when I was a kid. But when I got a bike again. I couldn't find the right balance and do it anymore. So I'm really excited that I finally have an agreement with my bike on a balance point. It gives your hands and back a break and it allows you to work different leg muscles than you would leaned over.

@@Chasing-Daydream Good luck on that!

I wonder if that works with shammies. 😂

@@Chasing-Daydreamno probably not. Did you try your old saddle

The other option is flat pedals . Clipless are for roadies anyway

Thanks for the shorts suggestion. A good pair is on my shopping list. Mine are just academy wannabes. Unfortunately, I would have to go wireless for a dropper post. Marlin 8 for my gen, doesn't have the routing for a wire one. Definitely should get the bikes back out. You know what they say. If you dont use it. You loose it. 😂😊

❤thank you❤ it was fun. I don't do that often.

Thank you. At the time, I was thinking. Why did I just shiver? I shrugged it off thinking I was probably getting overheated or dehydrated. Maybe I still was and it was coincidental. Maybe it was subconscious cause my brain recognized what I passed. But my mind was occupied with surviving the ride. Lol. Idk. It was more startling than weird though.

That would be a nope. Transportation issues. Pet sitting arrangements. And current skill level keep me from taking on Bentonville. But it's in my future plans for next year.

I have to finish, this weekend, pt2 of the Fools Dozen race. To make room to start editing the full Dam Arcadia Race. But I hope to have both up soon. I believe I got to meet you and your family at Arcadia? Thank you for the encouragement and saying hello.

St Crispins isn't open to the public anymore. I said it on the screen. Sorry you missed that.

It was definitely intense. I was so proud of every climb I tackled. But my hike a bike counter got pretty high towards the end of the race. My calves were cramping so bad. I have a new respect for MTBers from Medicine Park that's for sure. Can't wait to come back and get better. Then try the fools dozen again next year.

How high do you think the counter got by the time I finish part 2?

Thanks Joe. 😺

Thank you very much!

Very cool!

Glad you enjoyed it

Thank you! Will do!

Well said!

Thank you for sharing your opinion on the video. I put some thoughts into my music selections and when. And was able to get some decent side footage. It was fun to edit. Up in the pan handle I assume? Everything up towards NWO is pretty flat. Windmill country. I understand being burnt out on dirt roads. And yeah my life is way more complicated than I talk about. That's for sure. So I can relate to that. That's why I'm putting so much into riding. It's my escape. And a life saver for me as well. Thanks for the feedback, story, and encouragement. 🫶🙂

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for your condolences. Keeping focused on my short and long term goals helps.

Thank you. And thank you for commenting. It means a lot to hear feedback.

Thank you. I can't wait to try harder next year. It was so much fun.

Thank you. I thought the same question about this trail, until the trails managers educated the community page about it. It may eventually get a name change. IDK. Unlike the main MTB trail system. It is not part of the OEF/now called OMBA, MTB trails. It can be used by mtbers, walkers, and dog bikers. But, no horses, no motorbikes. The trail is kept packed down and with minimal sticker weeds, by bikes using it. And is managed and trail cut, by bicyclists. Also unlike the main Draper MTB trail system, It doesn't close when it rains. But a courtesy to the trail builders is to not ride if your tires are leaving tracks.. To help prevent tire ruts once the soil dries. But yes. It is an official multi use trail that was named The Dog Trail a long time ago.

2 best kittys💖💖

I appreciate the question. But unfortunately I don't have that kind of knowledge yet. And would refer to my local bike shop for that kind of help. Because tire choice is like shoe shopping. It really needs to be fit to you and your terrain.

Ik a good pair you might wanna get like a pair of maxxis they are really good for biking just testing your knowledge thanks for being kind tho

@@Chasing-Daydreamwhat tires do you have now? And are you look to cut weight/roll faster or add grip?

Thank you. ❤😊❤

Thank you. I'm wanting to work on wild crafting some next spring. And actually try some stuff like that. I will look into that one. Thanks.

Thank you. I've got dreams of being fit enough to justify traveling the country and experiencing races elsewhere. But baby steps right now. Oklahoma appears to have some pretty decent cross country style mtb trails if I'm understanding cross country correctly. But I'm just starting to realize what cross country is. I hope to eventually ask one of the fast locals to wear my camera so we can see what these trails ride like at real speeds. But I'm just excited to be getting out there and doing it. And I'm thankful for the Tour de Dirt race communities that make it feel welcoming for beginners like me. Thank you as well for letting me know your first impression of my videos and channel.. Getting to hear someones first impression is hard to come by. Happy for the feedback and encouragement.😃 😊😊