Almost Struck By Lightning with The Singletrack Sampler

[@BCpov]

Haha, epic ride! You won't be forgetting that one any time soon!

[@dupreezerasmus9038]

I am your biggest fan

[@Len4ken]

Ugly pov

[@Trail_Shreder]

@@Len4ken ugly??? He rides the bc trails!

[@MrTonka]

He's the guy that goes around disliking everyone's videos. It's all good.

[@MrTonka]

No, probably not. I'm no stranger to lighting, but i've never been on a ridge in a big storm like that.

[@combatmedic363]

That was awesome! That's the first ride I've seen someone have in heavy rain like that. Very nice! Thumbs up and subbed

[@MrTonka]

Thanks Wayne and welcome!

[@zimmermandk]

"His spray is all like in my eyes....." HAHAHA

[@jimjohnson8656]

I wanna do that again. That day was about as memorable as it gets.

[@MrTonka]

Right! funny how that works. LoL

[@garyharmon5386]

Man that was some scary lightning. Serious stuff. Great video

[@Danleone77]

Trace Ridge! Group 2 was just in front you guys. Maybe halfway down when the rain started. I was so looking forward to hitting that again this year. Oh well, someday.

[@MrTonka]

yo Dan! Such a fun trip!

[@TheCrashingDad]

hmmmm.... now you have me conflicted on my "always PRD" rule..... lol

[@MrTonka]

LoL. Just make sure you do it before you leave the house!

[@LuisGonzalez-nx2pn]

Joe, that ride was scary AF! 😨 but I was laughing my 🤐 off at the end of the video with the PRD 💩 explanation 😅😂🤣😆

[@MrTonka]

PRDs are very important! haha

[@t.o.f.t.s.]

Very cool. PS, love the Rolex photos in the back. I met Scott Pruett in Costco...Just said a quick hello and introduced my son.."this is the racer we watch on TV son." Made my sons day.

[@MrTonka]

Oh wow! That's awesome!!

[@dominickhillwig8544]

That was a great time, even with the storm I thought that ride was awesome, I don't remember being that far behind? Maybe selective amnesia lol

[@MrTonka]

Slinky effect. Right when roll up we roll out. LoL. 👊

[@GrumpyOldMan70]

For a minute or 2 I thought this was a "how to ditch Dom" tutorial! I'm glad you made it man. I was on edge there for a bit.

[@jimjohanson8152]

Reminds me of a ride I went on with a friend right after he sold his bike. He was on my spare bike and we were on the opposite side of the mountain from our car when the bottom fell out of the clouds. We had only ridden there once and for lost on the way back. Probably the wettest I've ever been on a ride

[@MrTonka]

That doesn't sound enjoyable. haha

[@rualert1602]

Joe, that was an excellent biking video. Congratulations.

[@MrTonka]

Thanks! 👍

[@omarmartinez7277]

Bro, amazing ride! Probably the best yet... U rock buud

[@MrTonka]

Thanks homie!

[@KellyJonesMTB]

Dudddeeeee ... I just watched that with the biggest grin on my face!🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻fakkkkking awesome 👏🏻

[@MrTonka]

I'm sure you're no stranger to rides like this. haha

[@themidnightrider6805]

The best MTB video this year! That was AMAZING!

[@MrTonka]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@wanderingwithwade]

I almost forgot how much lightning there was on that ride. It was the wettest I've ever been.

[@MrTonka]

Truth! It was so wet that my phone tried to turn on in my pocket so many times that it locked me out to the point i had to erase the phone to get it to work! Thats why i din't have any PRD or pre-ride footage.

[@wanderingwithwade]

@@MrTonka We were down in the river when the lightning started and we were the last ones back to the car. I seem to remember you guys driving past us as we were making our way back.

[@MrTonka]

@@wanderingwithwade sounds about right. We brought it down the mountain with us. LoL

[@sidvish159]

That was a fun video to watch! I have been stuck on top of ridgelines like that with storms coming through.The sketch factor goes way up.

[@MrTonka]

Yeah, lightning is always close and the thunder is super loud.

[@anuraagmallela5096]

Even in a monsoon you guys were still shredding. The footage In the rain honestly looked so cool. Idk how the lens wasn’t just covered the whole time

[@MrTonka]

yeah, we were all amazed with how well it turned out. Who would have thought?! Haha

[@minimtb3154]

Great riding! Just found this channel now! Keep up the great work, also tell Alex I say hi the next time you see him!

[@MrTonka]

Thanks!! Will do!

[@glenminty5008]

That was intense! The river adds a level of difficulty to the trail...

[@MrTonka]

The rivers show up so fast too!

[@davidmain8696]

Your lease is clear despite the rain! It is strange to feel like I'm riding in it yet I don't feel the cold rain. Reminder to self: put my mud guard back on ASAP!

[@MrTonka]

hahaha. yes, mud guard will be appreciated.

[@invisibleazn9330]

Yay, glad you had time to make another video. Your business im sure was deemed essential and has kept you busy. I know my work has been slammed since covid 19.

[@MrTonka]

That and family life. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@marcosmadrazo2440]

Awesome story as always Mr. T. 🙏🏻🌟

[@MrTonka]

Thank you sir!

[@arzi71]

Great, epic ride!!! Now in Italy trails are so dry...

[@MrTonka]

Not sure if dry or wet is better. 😆

[@johne.powell2463]

I was on Black Mountain a couple weeks ago when the bottom fell out of the clouds. The trail was a river and the lightning was right over us.

[@MrTonka]

Crazy how fast the trails turn into rivers!

[@KenJones1961]

Nice video! Could you explain your video setup? or point me to a video if you've already explained it elsewhere? If I were to guess it would be a Hero 7 or 8 on the chin of a full-face? Thanks.

[@MrTonka]

Yep, Hero 7 on the chin of a Bell Super DH helmet Just ziptied on .

[@steve_exclamationpoint]

Wow, what an adventure! Glad to see y’all got out alive!

[@MrTonka]

I’m no stranger to lightning but rarely am I anywhere elevated during a storm.

[@travelthenarrowtrail8660]

Glad you guys got out ok, looks like it was all fun though.

[@MrTonka]

It was fun. No doubt. 👍

[@TheGeochemistry]

I miss the rain, but not enough to leave Reno. Those sudden storms make the best memories.

[@MrTonka]

Truth!

[@BlindstuffMTB]

Trace is such a fun trail, specially when you have a big group with varied skills, its easy overall, but as you speed up its start get spicier and spicier and spicier. Fun for everyone, specially when ripping at mach 1 like you were. Great riding dude.

[@MrTonka]

It's fun for sure, but the pay off is so fast compared to the climb. haha

[@billblake4029]

What an awesome video. Glad you guy's made it back ok to the truck.

[@MrTonka]

Us too!

[@kfivemtb]

its such an adrenaline rush! that's a sweet day on the trail!!!!

[@MrTonka]

There was plenty of adrenaline flowing for sure!

[@leedixon2113]

Another great video, cheers Do you still wear the TLD body armour or was that only for whistler?

[@MrTonka]

Yeah, i wear it any time i ride park.

[@mtbtube1948]

Dude, that was craaaaaaaaaaazy!

[@Jack_Vane]

Cool vid. New subscriber here! And good to see Alex out riding, he's been quiet on here for a while. One live stream since July, and I look forward to seeing you both out and about soon.

[@MrTonka]

Thanks and Welcome! he's out there working. WE just got out for one ride this past week. To celebrate him passing 500,000 subscribers.

[@dasanoneia4730]

Awesome ride Great escape run Nice!

[@MrTonka]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ckirvine]

That video was damn good. Very intense and visually appealing. I thoroughly enjoyed, Thank You! 🤙🏽

[@MrTonka]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mhartsook]

That looked like a blast.

[@magrpe]

That was some serious shreddage!

[@johnnyclash3260]

Awesome Mr Tonka !!! That was close , Ad a Skater , clinked on seeing the Indy logo Avatar and Thrasher inspired main logo , and in seeing the Single track sampler ( who’s not a fan of Seth and his Bro’s )rad video !!!

[@MrTonka]

Thanks bud!! Appreciate it and welcome!

[@garydecker3281]

I have not watched in awhile are you now on Ibis or still Yeti. How does the Ripmo compare to the SB150?

[@MrTonka]

The Ripmo was a demo bike and i've never ridden a SB150. So i'm not sure about the comparison between those two. The Ripmo was good for plowing the chunk, but too big and heavy for my FL riding.

[@IthacaDon]

That was fun to watch. The big pooh ride!

[@MrTonka]

Glad you liked it. 💩

[@mannyfnsc29]

Sweet. That looked sketchy and ridiculously fun at the same time. So, do you own that Ripmo v1? What do you think of it? I've been so hesitant to switch to 29.. I love the quick acceleration and light feeling of my Mojo 3, but that Ripmo has been on my radar.

[@MrTonka]

Nope, just a demo bike. Great for big chunk and plowing down the mountain. I still prefer 27.5.

[@mannyfnsc29]

@@MrTonka Yea, whenever I consider 29, my heart keeps going back to 27.5. Thanks for the reply 👍

[@jasoncapecod]

always nice to see a new Tonka vid...I crossed Asheville off my list of places to retire to. It rains more then Florida.. Are you on a Ripmo now?

[@MrTonka]

hahaha I don't think you're wrong about that. LoL No, that was a demo bike from that trip.

[@johnbarboda2133]

Nice...i used to ride when its raining.

[@ronin550]

LOL Alex is just loving it!!!

[@MrTonka]

Alex is gonna Alex, lightning or not. 😆

[@JoshEvald]

what bike was the Sampler riding?

[@MrTonka]

The Canyon Spectral. But this was from a year ago. 😎

[@mtbson]

Wow cool trail

[@elijahpestana3123]

Also, your gloves were perfect for the ride... “Party Time!” 😆 🎉 🌧

[@MrTonka]

only thing better would have been "Sketchy Time"

[@elijahpestana3123]

Mr Tonka haha, yeah. I have hand up gloves, as well. Though, they say “Send it”! 😊

[@TheRadar2819]

Is that a ne bike for Alex?

[@MrTonka]

No, both were demo bikes.

[@dvielledent]

New Ripmo?

[@MrTonka]

Nah, demo bike. :)

[@puckcoach3]

When was this trip ?

[@MrTonka]

Little over a year ago. Haha 😂

[@rwogmtb-ridingwitholdguy]

That was nuts, we’ve all been caught in the rain before, but that was extreme.

[@MrTonka]

I’m used to lightning but never been on a ridge when it happened.

[@DRSpalding]

A ridge is a scary place to be in the T-storm! I'm glad you made it out safely. When did you get the Ripmo? I thought you were a Yeti guy!

[@MrTonka]

You're telling me! The Ripmo was a demo bike.

[@jinavl]

Crazy..that trail is tough enough dry..lol

[@MrTonka]

LoL. Faster when dry, that’s for sure!

[@trailswithtyler7427]

You still in NC or are you back in FL

[@MrTonka]

This was from 2019. LoL i'm a little behind with the video release schedule. haha (In FL)

[@historiasdepadreehijo7963]

That's was awesome!!

[@Pedro_Jr_Gravel]

That was totally f..in crazy but awesome..lol

[@MrTonka]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Pedro_Jr_Gravel]

I do MTB too and have never experience anything like that in the rain..lol.. hopefully i never get to experience it...haha

[@morpheus6d9]

That looked like an awesome time

[@MrTonka]

Went better than expected. 👍

[@SpokesmanMTB]

Dude, this is ridiculous! Looks like it was fun though!

[@MrTonka]

SpokesmanMTB it was!! Glad it wasn’t as cold as it was when we were there!

[@zhulianfeags16]

At least you got some down hill in, could always come home to ride flats..lol glad you guy are ok.

[@MrTonka]

I won't start climbing in the rain, but if it rains after i start, so be it. haha

[@Don-Michael]

That was amazing footage

[@MrTonka]

Thanks!

[@bacala0]

Rad video Tonka man!

[@MrTonka]

Thanks Carlos!

[@allenkvextreme]

amazing video, you don't see stuff like this a lot on youtube.

[@MrTonka]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@brettmtb93]

Love it tonka keep up the good work

[@MrTonka]

Thanks bud!

[@nichtentgratet3605]

awsome ride.

[@MrTonka]

It was!

[@Lughnerson]

I am surprised there are not more rainstorm ride videos. Very dangerous going fast on fresh mud.

[@MrTonka]

It was dicy for sure. There is one spot where my rear wheel slid out so far sideways.

[@FollowingtheCliffNotes]

How’s everything going don’t have social media these are the only clips I see.

[@MrTonka]

I don’t blame ya bud. Things are good. Life is getting in the way of making videos. But finding motivation lately. Hopefully get back to it soon.

[@FollowingtheCliffNotes]

@@MrTonka hope you’re still able to get on the trails. Good to hear from you.

[@Spookerboi]

5:34 HUH?

[@MrTonka]

Rooster tail from his rear tire. Can't hardly see it in the video, but it shoots back like 20' when at speed.

[@Spookerboi]

@@MrTonka when you said 'your spray shoots back so far' my twisted mind couldn't help but laugh

[@thetimkatt819]

Is the Ripmo as good as everyone says it is?

[@MrTonka]

That was a Gen1 Ripmo in a size large. It was great in the pisgah chunk. But too heavy and sluggish for less chunky riding. In my opinion anyway.

[@travisbell72]

True celebrities in that vid....Dax and Nick!

[@MrTonka]

Ahahahah Thanks for checking in Travis

[@Kent.]

And the viewers from UK are thinking... A normal day of riding 😁

[@MrTonka]

So true!! haha Maybe minus the lightning.

[@RyanRidesPGH]

Ha ha. Worth it for the PRD story.

[@MrTonka]

Haven't heard from him, hope i'm still in the will. haha

[@florida__jack]

Hail yeah!

[@MrTonka]

Hail and some big ol fat rain. LoL

[@DMMTB]

Dropping the kids of at the pool ... I say that with my mates 😝 ....

[@MrTonka]

Lolol

[@thebadness6217]

bro..are you still alive? lol. I can't believe you haven't done a vid on your new ripmo.

[@MrTonka]

I don't own a ripmo. this is a demo bike.

[@thebadness6217]

@@MrTonka oh . didn't you order a full sus bike after you sold the yeti? It's been months. Did you get it already?

[@MrTonka]

@@thebadness6217 I got, two. Check out the hardtail bike check video. :P

[@thebadness6217]

@@MrTonka oh yeah i've seen the stanton vid. I was curious about the full sus

[@MrTonka]

@@thebadness6217 It's an orange SB140. If you follow in Instagram, you can see it there from my most recent trip to Utah.

[@rhpmountaintrail9206]

Shit happens sometimes but that ride wouldn’t of been anywhere near as rememberable if the circumstances hadn’t of been just the way they were you going to remember that ride for the rest your life if it wasn’t raining and thundering it might just disappear from your memory altogether 👍

[@MrTonka]

RHP Mountain & Trail truth

[@jcollins782]

And that is what riding in the UK is like

[@MrTonka]

LoL Truth.

[@AppleJack76]

There is always that "guy".

[@elijahpestana3123]

Rad!!! 😂

[@karson5864]

Hello!!

[@MrTonka]

Howdy.

[@MrTonka]

Karson??

[@karson5864]

Mr Tonka yes!

[@MrTonka]

@@karson5864 haha Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@ryzer349]

👍

[@SekritKomrade]

Those poor trails.. :((

[@MrTonka]

What are ya gonna do? 🤷‍♂️

[@HachiKunRacingDevelopmemt]

Obviously you've never been to windrock

[@jamesdavis3854]

Quality of GoPro I guess. Very fun to watch but I did not envy you.

[@MrTonka]

Haha. There were better places to ride that day. But maybe not as memorable. 👍

[@jyoung11jy]

5:14 5:34 That's what she said

[@MrTonka]

LoL, continuing from the TOTW video. haha

[@workhorsemtb7075]

Dude...

[@Len4ken]

Faker

[@HachiKunRacingDevelopmemt]

bruh what lmao

[@Callawaygolfer]

World Wide Shred WWS he means the thumb nail is fake but that was kinda obvious it was fake

[@MrTonka]

LoL, it wasn't on camera, but 3 of those strikes, one in particular were very close.

[@cellphonenut]

Guess the Ibis is great for Florida ups and downs 🤔

[@MrTonka]

No, i wouldn't have that bike here in FL. That was a demo bike.

[@cellphonenut]

SUP wit da Ibis

[@MrTonka]

Just a demo for that trip.