American River Bike Trail (Sacramento to Folsom, CA) On A Mountain Bike

[@argonne]

Respect. I know this trail well, as I started riding it when it opened. In my late twenties, early thirties - I rode this trail from Carmichael to Old Sac, turn around to Folsom - then back to Carmichael... It wasn't very difficult when doing it every week, but also without much foot traffic, homeless, and the Fair Oaks / Orangevale leg was well taken care of. It is a shame that the County Board of Supervisors has fallen down on the job of keeping the Jewel of Sacramento ... well, the Jewel of Sacramento. One thing though, adding to the respect: I have never taken my mtb on this trail - always road bikes - and to think that this was a breakthrough ride? As I said - RESPECT. Thought: Maybe there are some trail advocacy groups that are lobbying the SC BOS to make some changes... one can hope - tough times.

[@mtbingadventures1551]

Thank you very much. It is a shame that some of the trail is getting so homeless on the trail. Makes it a bit scary to ride some areas. I do hope they can fix that one day because it really is a great trail for road bikes or the occasional cruise on my MTB. There are some places off the pave area you can take MTBs. Not sure how legit that is though. I think many of the areas are for horses and hikers only. It's been awhile since I've been out there. Thanks again for checking out and commenting on my video.

[@MattTrevett]

I did pretty much this exact ride a couple months ago.. tons of fun. It's pretty diverse fighting cars, avoiding ghetto, beautiful trail, and even some mountain biking along the north side of the river near Lake Natoma. Just before you passed the dam there are some trails going up the hills there. Going down it is STEEP.

[@mtbingadventures1551]

I did actually hit some of the single track on the way back. I didn't want to get it on film because I'm not sure how much of that is MTB legit. There is some good stuff back there though.

[@CrunkyOMan83]

10:30 we use to live in rancho cordova and we take this bike trail all the way to folsom but never sac to folsom, its good bike trails. Long rides i had to change my bike seat for a more comfortable one since it was long rides.

[@mtbingadventures1551]

It's a great trail to do once in a while. From Old Sac to Folsom is also very nice. Just have to be a bit careful of the homeless. Usually very friendly but can get a bit violent at times. At least check out from Folsom down to Sac State area. Lots of parks on the way.

[@Chiefarndt]

When I was stationed at McClellan AFB I did that on my MTB - holy sheep it sucked - well done!

[@mtbingadventures1551]

Thanks, yeah I much rather be on singletrack. I am still trying to figure out why I decided to do 100 miles that day.

[@TrailBikeBebop]

so cool to see old sac and folsom. been a few years. bike looks like its doing great

[@mtbingadventures1551]

Bike is doing awesome. I can't wait to get out on more singletrack with the MEGATOWER.

[@trailladymtb7700]

I really enjoyed this video...refreshing and off the beaten path, and onto an adventurous bike path. ....it looked really nice with views of the river, parks etc. It was really cool 😎 to see all new places..and 100 miles. Way to go buddy. Wow!

[@mtbingadventures1551]

Thank you. I was worried how this video would turn out. It was a lot of fun doing this ride and edit was fun.

[@solomtb5795]

Wow I didn't even got a guts to ride my road bike from florin to Folsom, You did it. You are a real man.

[@mtbingadventures1551]

It was really fun. You should try to do it one day. Or at least maybe to Natomas Dam. I'm all about singletrack but the ARBP does have some really nice views and being by the river is great.

[@Doc_Holiday108]

Did this ride a couple of years ago, I did it on my highball c with two of my friends, it was my favorite ride of all time, we started on the Folsom side first because we lived in Roseville at the time. It was a blazing 105 degrees and one of my buddies was diabetic so we had some problems at the 50 mile mark.

[@mtbingadventures1551]

That's awesome you guys did that ride. Sounds like a gnarly adventure.

[@HugoCastroPhoto]

thanks for sharing your adventure. hopefully the area around Lake Natoma has been cleared of boulders by now.

[@mtbingadventures1551]

I haven't been back there since I did the ride. I am curious to know if they did move the boulders. That would be a really neat project to see them move those out.

[@josephpowers119]

The whole bike path is clear of rocks now I’m happy to say

[@HugoCastroPhoto]

Joseph Powers awesome thanks for letting us know 😀

[@mtbingadventures1551]

@@josephpowers119 that is great news

[@chithao6337]

bro you road through the most ghettoest part in sacramento crazy,

[@mtbingadventures1551]

Well you know, I figured I had to make it some what adventures since most of the riding was on pavement.

[@karizmaone]

Was about to say the same thing! You more-or-less rode past my neighborhood, and I NEVER ride through there because of the complete lack of bicycling infrastructure. Props.

[@Stellaspapa]

That's a long ass ride dude! I ride from Northgate to the Nimbus damn and back regularly. The river parkway trail is at least now seeing some money spent on it. Thanks for posting. 👍

[@mtbingadventures1551]

This was my record distance on pavement riding a mountain bike. It was a fun adventure day. I'm glad they are spending some money on the trail. It's a nice local place to ride every now and then. Thank you for watching

[@azdirtlife4280]

Ahhh, 100 miles 😯. I think I changed my mind about wanting to ride with you 😁

[@mtbingadventures1551]

You don't have to worry. I am not always crazy like this.

[@umpa916]

@@mtbingadventures1551 from Franklin blvd all the way to folsom... i feel tired just watching! nice video though!

[@mtbingadventures1551]

@@umpa916 thanks, it was a challenging distance on that bike. Fun day though. I am glad you liked the vid

[@01FozzyS]

Nice to see you back,man! Good mileage too!

[@mtbingadventures1551]

Thanks, the bike is awesome. I can't ride it enough. I can't wait until my Oregon trip.

[@chefboyarleezy4162]

Damn bro you’re a beast! Once I get a bike I’m doing this also

[@mtbingadventures1551]

It is definitely one to put on the bucket list. I am always excited to hear people doing the 100 mile challenge. Hope you get out there soon and on a cool day.

[@scottwaters4889]

Cool to see you ride around my neck of the woods.

[@mtbingadventures1551]

Good stuff in your area. The ARBP has lots to offer. I wish all the singletrack was open to bikes.

[@thaownerofthabuildin]

Awesome video looked like perfect day.

[@mtbingadventures1551]

Thanks you, it was an awesome day and I still can't believe I rode the full 100 miles.

[@Whitewater11]

Big ride man! Nice work.

[@mtbingadventures1551]

Thanks, I think I might be ready for the Rose to Toads this year.

[@kendo4242]

I've ridden about a 55 mile portion of this, from Sac State to Folsom Dam and back on a road bike . What you didn't show is the last 3 or 4 miles to the dam has some pretty good inclines. Always gets me puffing pretty good, but it seemed you were breathing pretty normally. Nice job!

[@mtbingadventures1551]

It's difficult to catch the grade on camera. The GoPro effect is really frustrating. I mountain bike a lot at sometimes high elevations. It helps the lungs get much stronger. Thanks for watching this. Hopefully. You'll give the mountain biking a go.

[@kendo4242]

@@mtbingadventures1551 Seriously considering it, thanks!

[@ERone43]

Welcome to my childhood! Except we did it on bmx bikes hahaha…. Nice Ride! You are a beast

[@mtbingadventures1551]

That's cool place to ride. Found some jumps along this trail once. I did a lot of exploring on the dirt trails. There is some good stuff hidden around.Thanks for checking out the videos.

[@jusssstteeezzy]

ur a beast!!!! Elk grove/sac native and ive been looking for a good dedicated bike trail. way too dangerous to be biking on the streets. I was nervous when you were biking through south sac/ florin haha

[@mtbingadventures1551]

It's funny of all the crazy mountain bike trails that I've been on. That part going through south sac was probably the scariest ride I've done. LOL

[@ajgori5626]

I’m riding this trail tomorrow and am very excited 😂 do you live near sac?

[@mtbingadventures1551]

I live in the Elk Grove area. The trail is really nice especially when you get past the college. Enjoy your ride.

[@ajgori5626]

MTBing Adventures thanks man 🙏

[@Cubenga]

Found your channel after watching BKXC's video "We bit off MUCH more than we could pedal" from october 21 2019. Love your content. I wish you could turn ON "auto subtitles" (english) on all videos. There were some videos with that option disabled. Thanks, and keep it up! :D

[@mtbingadventures1551]

Thanks for checking out my channel. I am really glad to hear you like my content. I will look into the settings and see if I can turn on all the "auto subtitles".

[@controller2152]

Nothing wrong w/ road days. Everyday on your Bike is a Good Day. 🤘🤘🚴🚴🚴🚴

[@mtbingadventures1551]

Very true. I can't get enough riding.

[@controller2152]

Show it Arron... I think I’m pulling the trigger on my Jones Titanium 29er Bike packing bike. 🤘🤘🤘🚴🏼‍♂️🚴🏼‍♂️🚴🏼‍♂️🚴🏼‍♂️ I’m STOKED BRO....

[@mtbingadventures1551]

Awesome, bike packing looks like it would be a blast. I really got to free up some more time to go out do something like that one weekend.

[@billyhill727]

That's Campus Common Gulf Course by the trail.

[@mtbingadventures1551]

Yes, you are correct. I used to ride my bike by there very often

[@corvette_coolness5492]

You're brave... My friend who lives in Rocklin got hit by a car. The person did not stop at all. He held onto the roof rack and was banging on her window to stop. His road bike was completely destroyed. He said that was it with road biking. Sacto is not so much bike friendly. I rode a few times around from Antelope to Folsom. Just too dangerous!

[@mtbingadventures1551]

Yeah, I don't plan on ever doing some more riding on the road. I only did this because my truck was in the shop.

[@sachvac691]

I just subscribed to your channel and totally digging the sport.Itook your advice trying to get a 5010 but couldn’t find my size or build I was looking for so I ended up getting the 2020 Hightower and as a beginner I’m super pumped to get out there but for starters can u recommend a easy but fun trail to mess around on till I get comfortable and get into shape before I hit the bigger tougher trails near sac or surrounding area.thanks

[@mtbingadventures1551]

You're going to love the Hightower. Great bike and I heard the 2020 one is better than the 2018 I had. Awesome choice. Thanks for subscribing.

[@k.a.w1774]

I've wanted to do that ride but I think I'll use my gravel bike

[@mtbingadventures1551]

The gravel bike would be a much better choice I think.

[@anthonycordero5733]

Nimbus hatchery damn thats bad ass beautiful

[@mtbingadventures1551]

That place s really cool

[@5492sparky]

Great achievement Mate.

[@mtbingadventures1551]

Thanks

[@Gk22632]

I like how casually you mention that youre riding from Sacramento to Folsom lake lmao

[@mtbingadventures1551]

😆 it's a must do, at least once in your life.

[@believe8263]

Good job getting in the sidewalk where you can. The street is so dangerous.

[@mtbingadventures1551]

Thanks, I try not to ride on the street ever. It is insane out there sometimes.

[@allydidier791]

Holy shit dude!! I didn’t think it would be 100 miles total! Also, if you ever did something like that again, the Granite Bay trails are only 2-3 miles further on the Levis

[@mtbingadventures1551]

I originally thought about going to Salmon Falls on this crazy ride. After I got to Folsom lake I decided that it was time to kick into survival mode and make sure I could make it back.

[@allydidier791]

MTBing Adventures Yeah for sure; that was a hell of a ride, even on a road bike! You did it on a 160mm monster truck of a bike with wide rubber! You killed it!

[@mtbingadventures1551]

Thanks, I am kinda training for the Rose to Toads.

[@allydidier791]

MTBing Adventures Wait.. Rose as in Mt Rose to Toads???!!!

[@mtbingadventures1551]

Yes, I don't think I am doing the event but will be doing with some friends at our convenience.

[@mikebuerger]

I bet you're the first person to take a Megatower on a 100 mile asphalt ride! And on a new saddle, too. Damn! 👏🏼👏🏼🤘🏼

[@mtbingadventures1551]

I bet you're right. I felt bad making it do so much pavement.

[@bike_somm]

Haha I’ve played that course a few times!

[@mtbingadventures1551]

The bike trail or the golf course I passed up?

[@bike_somm]

MTBing Adventures Golf Course.. haha, I’m a Golf Pro in Napa Valley & just flashed back to High School when i saw you pass that entrence sign.. ;p

[@mtbingadventures1551]

Awesome, I think you might be the first golf pro to make a comment on one of my videos. LOL. I will have to tell my mom. She loves golf and plays all the time. She is pretty good for her age.

[@connormeans5928]

So where are the mountain bike trails by the American River Bike Trail? I know the trail is paved, but aren't there mountain bike trails that follow it?

[@mtbingadventures1551]

There are hiking trails all over the place but most of them are really not bike legal. If I remember correctly the ones that are legal seem to have lots of homeless. The better trails start right by the dam on Hazel rd. area. I don't know the trail system very well. I just explore anything that looks like a trail. Seems like you could make a good singletrack loop around lake Natomas.

[@BEBUSINESSCHANNEL]

Love this video

[@mtbingadventures1551]

Thank you very much for checking out a couple of my videos.

[@sidvish159]

Loving seeing the wolftooth lever on there. How's the dropper treating you?

[@mtbingadventures1551]

Dropper is working great. It really helped me out so much getting me up and running. Thanks again.

[@austinallen6719]

Why did you go up to Arden J Street going south sac to folsom?

[@mtbingadventures1551]

I just tried to stick to the American River bike trail as best as I could. I don't ride on roads but once in a very long while. The route I took got me a 100 miles of riding and that was the ultimate goal. Keep in mind I didn't plan this adventure in advance. I just woke up and started riding.

[@sachvac691]

I am a beginner mountain biker who lives in North sac by Natomas and wanted your opinion on what kind of Santa Cruz bike I should buy with the surrounding areas we have like el dorado hills,Auburn and whatever else there is to ride her. I just have a cheap hard tail specialized pitch now but I was thinking something like a 5010 or Bronson.please let me know what is a better option for our area

[@mtbingadventures1551]

Tough decision. The 5010 is a very playful bike. I think that would be a great choice but the Bronson I believe is a bit better for the rough tech. I have a Megatower now and also rode the Hightower LT a ton. Both of those are great for climbing and railing tech. The Santa Cruz factory does offer demo rides. I'm leaning towards the 5010 for starters.

[@bebrown2354]

Damn dude. I rode this on a road bike and I barely made it. Crazy.

[@mtbingadventures1551]

It was just because I was excited about the new bike. That gave me a bunch of motivation to do something crazy. LOL

[@DD-sn4iz]

Lol cracked me up, that left turn doesn't even sense me with a 400+ lbs motorcycle sometimes, I really don't trust it with a carbon mtb lol

[@mtbingadventures1551]

Yeah, I think I had to wait for a car to make the light change. I hate waiting for lights to change while I am riding. I usually just run them if I think it's safe to do so. Figured I probably shouldn't put that on video though. Don't want to be a bad influence. LOL

[@DD-sn4iz]

@@mtbingadventures1551 true but safety first

[@basuramanya]

Rolling on dirt tires the whole way...you are going to be sore. I am near Sac State and from my place to Folsom and back on a road bike is hard.

[@mtbingadventures1551]

My rear end was really sore but my legs weren't too bad the next day. My hands also got pretty tired.

[@rambo9milli382]

Respect riding in the hood

[@mtbingadventures1551]

LOL, my most dangerous ride so far

[@MTBTrailMagic]

Do you have a smaller rotor on the front than the back. or do my eyes deceive me?

[@mtbingadventures1551]

Good attention to detail. I did have a smaller rotor on the front. The Megatower is supposed to have 200mm front and back for the rotors. The fork and wheel were the only things I was able to salvage from my Hightower. That's why I had a 180mm rotor front. My new rotor I ordered finally came in and it is now a 200mm.

[@adirtyhippy]

how long did it take you to get from folsom to downtown? i gotta do this ride.

[@mtbingadventures1551]

The entire ride was a little over 8 hours of move time. From Folsom to Downtown was probably about 3.5 hours. I had some wind on the way back and legs were a tired so I couldn't go super fast. Also keep in mind I did this on a mountain bike. If you use a road bike you can have a faster pace than I did. I just realized I never added my Strava in the description. I added it now so you can see the segments and stuff. www.strava.com/activities/2429845212

[@SoundTherapy02]

Nice ride!

[@mtbingadventures1551]

Thank you

[@YamahaR-BMWSRRRider]

Hi i want to enter mtb world and planning to buy a beginner bike what do you recommend? Im from sac

[@mtbingadventures1551]

It depends on your budget. I would start out with a used bike that fits your size. That will give you a chance to demo some bikes and get familiar with what you are looking for. With all that said, my buddy got a Transition Patrol for $3600. He shreds on it, it looks awesome, it's full suspension, and comes with fairly good components. I believe you order on line and assemble yourself. So you need to be sure of sizing.

[@YamahaR-BMWSRRRider]

MTBing Adventures im 5"7 what size of tires and frames do you recommend?

[@mtbingadventures1551]

@@YamahaR-BMWSRRRider sounds like about a medium size frame and I recommend 27.5 wheels. That is a personal opinion and may want a second on that. But I believe the 27.5 wheels are a better fit for medium size frames and smaller.

[@YamahaR-BMWSRRRider]

MTBing Adventures do you recommend any shop near sac?

[@kevinlooney8200]

Go on a road ride and find singletrack 😂 I am training for a road ride and was going to do that trail. I guess I will have to do the other side.

[@mtbingadventures1551]

The ARBP is a great place to do some road biking. I am curious on what the other side is like now. Plus there is a trail along the canal going down Sunrise Blvd and I believe there is another one that shoots up north past Natomas. An old rails to trails thing.

[@kevinlooney8200]

@@mtbingadventures1551 there is a lot of singletrack on the other side of of lake Natoma.

[@mtbingadventures1551]

I was going to check those out one day. Maybe I should do that soon. I am not sure if those are legit MTB trails though.

[@kevinlooney8200]

They great for kids.

[@SuperJay916]

Bro you road by my house 😂

[@mtbingadventures1551]

What part of the ride was that?

[@SuperJay916]

MTBing Adventures florin rd after the bingo hall 😂

[@mtbingadventures1551]

@@SuperJay916 ah yes, do you ever ride up to the bike path?

[@SuperJay916]

MTBing Adventures bro I don’t even own a bike

[@anthonycordero5733]

Far as hell damn

[@mtbingadventures1551]

That was a big ride for sure

[@cyclingboss469]

Watch out for Rangers shooting radar for speeding bikes on ARBT, video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqPHnJZtfpqiaMk

[@mtbingadventures1551]

I don't really ever ride that trail. This was just one of this rare events my truck was in the shop and I just rode my bike from my house to Folsom lake and back because I just got my bike. Thanks for the warning

[@Sigman777]

Nice)

[@mtbingadventures1551]

Thank you

[@Sigman777]

MTBing Adventures I would like to ride same way, could you please give me the trail map?

[@mtbingadventures1551]

@@Sigman777 There is a link in the description below from where I started (my old house). The ride ended up being over 100 miles. If you start at Discovery park and ride the bike path all the way up to Folsom lake and back. That will end up being around 65 miles.

[@AihNaSeksiOne]

bike trail???????jajajajajajajajajajajajajajajajajajajajajaja wada joke jajajajajajajajajajajajajaja

[@mtbingadventures1551]

Have you been on the American River Bike trail?