Bucket List Mountain Biking In Utah

[@Randomarrows]

Matt your dad is an absolute beast, I hope I'm still doing that well when I'm 70.

[@danwebber9494]

Absolutely! It gives me hope.

[@Lwhit61]

“Bumbled” down this trail in August! This vid does a perfect job of capturing what it was like. So sick!!

[@GaedeRafael]

F*king dull Kazimer, with no expression in that face

[@JaronBarendse]

This video has convinced me never to look into electronic drive train anytime soon ha. Super epic ride! Definitely has been added to the bucket list.

[@mahalomydude]

Knowing our luck, a derailleur cable would’ve snapped on a mechanical drivetrain anyway. 🤷‍♂️

[@smileysadventures1935]

@@mahalomydude both times I rode The Whole Enchilada I had to do a large portion without being able to shift. The first time my cable snapped with about 10 miles to go. The second time I broke my shifter lever on the feature you skipped (The Snotch) when you went to hit The Notch.

[@TheRotundRider]

"Now this is a double-black feature you don't want to just bumble down..." [Henry Quinney has entered the chat...]

[@TylerCloke]

The whole enchilada was an all time day for me. Confirmed my love of mountain biking for life!

[@SpokesmanMTB]

That was my sticker just above the door handle at 5:52! Great vid, enjoyed the hell out of it!

[@MarathonMindy]

That is so inspiring with your Dad!!! I just started Mountain biking at 45 and to hear someone is doing it at 70 is amazing… I would love to ride for 25 years!!!

[@tedecker3792]

Been riding Moab since 87. I’m 77yo now and have lived in Moab since 99. RIDE365 (my license plate).

[@glencompton2949]

Where you guys live has bucket list riding for some of us. Glad to see you getting your own version on something so iconic. It would be great if it all went smoothly but the troubles along the way often make these things truly memorable. Awesome as always!

[@famousaimless2]

Oh the memories! I loved the different levels of ecosystem you get to ride through- pines coming down from Burro Pass, the aspen trees, the low bush through Hazzard, the desert landscape rocks and cliffs, the sandstone ledges and jumps. Knowing about the long but gradual climbs past the middle helps, but it still sucks. We’ve always left a truck with a cooler full of drinks at the riverside parking area. Put this ride on your Bucket List twice!

[@frankypd8472]

Great video and soundtrack 🔥

[@ericmonty]

So cool you can still ride with your dad; I got to ride with my dad until he was 85!

[@Sam97979]

Drink cactus juice! It's the quenchiest! nice ride, I'm glad y'all had "fun" on my favorite trail!

[@DarkDramon]

Pinkbike is going to be so mad you uploaded this.... 😮

[@antoniusMaximus21]

It’s insane how that guy Brayden Bringhurst climbed that whole trail in a day on a bike. And this video shows that it’s hard enough just to go down it.

[@kidklayko3555]

Yeah that was nuts

[@camnelson5]

Legend. the most impressive physical feat I have seen.

[@Fortrocket]

I did this trail for my 40th birthday trip. It is an epic trail! And I remember being completely exhausted by the end.

[@Defineyourglow]

I live in Moab for the winter. This looks like such a great time. Mad respect for this trail ha ha

[@splooshmtb]

8:10 with an iconic call back 😂 we'll leave it at that.

[@jtsimaras]

Dad by far the beast wow super. Human... Great video guys 👍

[@relstr]

Rode this for the first time this past first week of Oct. awesome job guys! “Awesome in a demanding way” was exactly right! Never been more excited to get off my bike that afternoon and at the same time more excited to get back on my bike and do something epic again!

[@sparks6666]

I rode it Oct 4... had a perfect day. Such an amazing ride.

[@joelatwar]

Reminding me why I don’t want an electric derailleur

[@BlacqueJacqueShellacque_]

I guess it was a good thing I replaced my Bontrager wheels with a quality set of Canadian made We Are One hoops. They've been solid so far. :D ...kind of hard to believe you haven't ridden WE until now.

[@stevenholden2814]

Big ride guys, congrats!

[@johnnydoe66]

One of my second most favorite trails ever. I rode in Moab back in 1994 and have yet to make it back. If I ever return, this will be a must ride for me, but I probably won't do a repeat of the Portal. I absolutely loved riding the Portal back then, but I was less than half my age without a care in the world.

[@sparks6666]

Wait... what is your most favorite trail??? I was in the same boat... did all these rides in the late 80's, early 90's and rode everything including everything on Portal. Just went back with a lot of recalibrated expectations and had a blast. I will say I was a bit nervous but it all was awesome.

[@johnnydoe66]

@sparks6666 The Portal was my favorite. I was riding solo, so I parked down by the road and rode up the jeep trail to Gold Bar Rim, then on over to the Portal.

[@ElonMuckX]

In the desert, we call mountain areas, like La Sal, Sky Islands. The cooler climates and vegetation are such a relief from the summer desert.

[@sebastianjo752]

Respect to your dad. 💪🏼

[@OverTheHillMTB]

Best narration and editing of the TWE, its too bad that PST is last bc that 11miles is the best! so i think the mini-Enchilada thus starting at Kokapelli is best!!!

[@daltonknapton]

Bumble down the notch. I see what you did there

[@rafaelalbertotorres8070]

Great video! A few comments: #1- Your dad is a beast! I did it on my 50's and that trail was/is pretty demanding. #2- Can't believe that wheel lasted that long with the damage it had and the terrain there. I usually overinflate a bit for those backcountry journeys. #3- Your unpreparedness is the reason I haven't switched to e-shifting. ;)

[@myusername570]

I don't think I'd care to ride Burro pass again. Hazard onwards though was great. Although that section of fire road was absolutely soul crushing when you're that far in lol. Legendary trail for sure

[@kidklayko3555]

Got a chance to do this one in October, was so epic! Unfortunately they had to drop us a little lower cause of snow coverage so I didn’t get to ride the very top, but the weather was worth it! Kudos to your dad for riding that at 70, it ain’t easy!

[@robbiedonaldson9064]

You guys should to the palisade plunge ride in Palisade, CO

[@johnnyrc9304]

Great cut ,as usual. I did the whole enchilada about 15 years ago, on a 26" wheeled Titus El Guapo. I managed to snap the bash guard on the chain ring, but everything else held up. It certainly kicked my ass though. Took a day of rest before more riding after that.

[@lostman65]

this was great! i haven't done the WE in a long time. now, i can't wait to ride it again. thanks for the video guys.

[@ericramosmd]

Great video and trip. Your rim did amazingly well. A good testimony for that brand.

[@el_cap_i_tan]

Yoooo was not expecting to hear brian brown on here. Sick music and sick riding.

[@samuelpetersen8425]

Hell yeah, can't wait to hit this myself one day

[@micahthehikah8669]

I had to look up the elevation of Whistler/Blackcomb when I saw you guys were struggling at the top. I didn't realize how low it was; it's as high as where I live in Colorado! you guys should come over here and ride Pike's Peak sometime; the trail starts around 14,000'!

[@iwanttoridemtb]

Nice work! Next time see if you can get it all rode in a couple hours. 😎

[@sprungmass]

Nice bumbling down the notch

[@patrickgibbons8353]

Excellent vid you guys are hilarious 👍👍👍

[@downhilldean]

HA! Welcome to the desert! The last time I drug my 3 friends down the Whole Enchilada and they were not stoked...I loved every second of it. MOAB don't go changin'!

[@trailfork7815]

forgetting to charge derailleur batteries? ha! *this comment was made by the normal drivetrain gang*

[@bradmurphy8416]

It’s definitely a lung buster, and a biker destroying bucket of awesomeness!! Best trail I’ve ever ridden. Including Whistler. But I love Whistler, no disrespect! Cheers

[@TheHooniverse]

Don't love that much exposure but man, Utah views are always mind blowing

[@andrewrivera4029]

Rode TWE a few months ago, thanks for a ride down memory lane. Smart to park your car by the Colorado river otherwise it’s a 5 mile ride back to town!

[@sparks6666]

I just posted my W.E. video from when I rode it in Oct. Such an amazing experience.

[@Nozes..]

Riding the enchilada with a taco for a back wheel,nice job! 😅

[@mahalomydude]

Pretty impressive that it held up for the rest of the trail! - Jason

[@WildMeff]

Did you throw a tube in it?

[@mahalomydude]

Nope! Just added some air a few times and it was good-ish to go!

[@B1KER]

I'm also not a fan of elevation while bumbling down a trail. It's the one thing that makes me nervous about that ride.

[@SnowShackboy]

I've seen your stuff and no doubt you could do it man. Just gotta take your sweet as time while climbing (walking) at the top... I feel like once you're past Burro Pass its all gravy. Assuming you brought a ton of water, food, and spare parts, that is.

[@AndyDJane]

Great vid guys! What month did you do this?

[@northernsoulmod]

entertaining video as always! shame a bucket list ride was hindered with an early wheel ding, but hey, the joys of MTBing! Just wanted to add I really enjoyed the soundtrack to this one, gave me some new songs/artists to explore :)

[@roguerader]

This is the generation that grew up receiving stickers for doing chores.... and now wherever they go, they bring stickers with them. Amazing.

[@TheRotundRider]

11:28 Wait...wait. Hold up! You had a sticker for that building that you left the business card on after all?

[@mahalomydude]

That sticker was a souvenir that is now back with us in Canada. We didn't have any of ours on hand unfortunately!

[@TheRotundRider]

@@mahalomydude I guess I could've paused and looked at the actual sticker /facepalm

[@DrewHartmann]

“Bumble down” is such a dog whistle lmao

[@romero424]

Sure is a bucket list!

[@roqclimber]

That Enchilada is too spicy for me!

[@harveycasey1900]

I love that trail. It has everything a mountain biker can ask for🤘🏿On my second go at it while riding along the rim I got caught in a monsoon down pour with lighting thrown in the mix that caused a small flash flood along the trail. My drive train was full of sand and grit after that ride. I thought it was ruined by it survived🤗

[@itsgoretecks]

classic bumbling down the trail

[@unphasemc]

When is Whistler Closing Weekend 2023 coming out?

[@mahalomydude]

Next week!! 🤘

[@KDubber]

Haha... "bumble down"... please tell me that isn't just a coincidence. :)

[@FIGHTTHECABLE]

From my experience, single tracks are always in better condition to downhill parks. Seems like a decent ride!

[@UtahJoJo]

"Bumbled"... a thinly veiled shot at Pinkbike? :D

[@mrvwbug4423]

WE is still bucket list worthy I rode it in 2021. And that endless climb is followed by an endless high speed rock garden. At least you didn't get duped into doing the Palisade Plunge, I've heard mostly not so good things about it.

[@alanmtb9927]

Nice one!! 👍

[@taylorklein2378]

The Notch is the only double black feature. The Snotch and LPS is way more fun IMO.

[@splooshmtb]

"How does a cow get up here?" Hah it's wild how much different type of terrain whole enchilada gives you. Wild ride bois.

[@usurpedliberty9096]

Ah man so cool to see you guys in my neck of the woods! Just rode this three weeks ago must have just missed ya! Thanks for the stoke! (Nice try on the Notch its fucking rugged) We have a saying that you climb your way downhill here.

[@Lonk42069]

I rode the Whole Enchilada about 9 years ago I have been meaning to go back and do it again its epic. that climb at the beginning is horrible.

[@federicomarmolejo1952]

That was great guys, I hope to be like your dad riding at his aged 🙏 I was fortunate to do the this trail and it was epic 🍻 and I was absolutely gas at the end, but that memory of riding the Porcupine Rim with the vies of the river of just beautiful, If anyone if thinking about doing please do so. Excellent content fellows thank you!

[@dadlife8289]

So much bumbling!

[@spacinggaming9495]

That is a dream

[@tarnhoyle]

Enchilada!? Hardly knoerr 😎

[@adventurefj819]

How did the Gen 6 Fuel EX handle overall? Considering taking that, my Remedy or my Gen 5 Slash when I go

[@mahalomydude]

The Fuel EX was definitely the perfect bike for this trail. Enough travel and the right angles to handle all the aggressive terrain but also efficient enough for all the pedalling and flatter sections of trail. 100% recommend over the other options.

[@adventurefj819]

@@mahalomydude Excellent, I was thinking the same but just wanted to confirm. I've ridden mine only a handful of times but it's a very well balanced bike. I wasn't sold on it when it first came out, but I eventually decided to pull the trigger on one and really enjoy it more than I though and love how versatile it is. Thanks for the feedback!

[@matthewbrocke4298]

How do you repair and ride on a broken rim??

[@rascal1234]

So, mechanical group and aluminum rims for this trail? Your dad is very fit. Probably would beat me in a race.

[@dunneryak]

I can't do them cliffs....😮

[@kylejj1998]

What kind of watch are you using? And if you want to ride a similar trail in Europe, you should visit the Gorafe Desert in southern Spain

[@mahalomydude]

Using a Garmin Forerunner 945. Have had it for a few years and love it! - Jason

[@kylejj1998]

@@mahalomydude Awesome thank you :*

[@KOM-jh]

Come on!!! Braydon Bringhurst rode this thing backwards!!!

[@mahalomydude]

Stop reminding us

[@GentlemaniacMetanoian]

that worm could also be hallucinogenic :)

[@dasanoneia4730]

just turned 50 your dad is inspiring

[@PNWmtnBKR]

It's "The Snotch" and yea, it's hard AF, especially with a little sand thrown on top of the rock.

[@stumpy25lbs]

I'll trade anything to be like your Dad when I'm his age! 🤘🏼

[@SnowShackboy]

Dude if you're not breaking shit and wishing you had brought more food and water, did you even do TWE? On a serious note I really wanna try the Notch. Didn't even go look at it last time, we just went straight down the Snotch which was fun but also plenty scary for me.

[@azadx44]

This video is like an ad that says "don't buy carbon and battery-powered bikes for your >5h trips or you would walk 9hours back to your truck. GOOD THING THAT TREK WILL REPLACE YOUR BROKEN WHEEL THO"

[@gopro_vlogs]

always carry a spare axs battery just encase

[@RealMTBAddict]

Lol dead derailleur battery hahahahahahahahhhaaha

[@VWDoug1]

Great ride, rode it back in 2008.

[@KarlHungus999]

Imagine riding up the whole enchilada!

[@mahalomydude]

Right?! That is unthinkable!!

[@paulkahlke2291]

Maybe I'm not picking up on the sarcasm. It was famously done and there's a great documentary on KZbin. He even rode UP the snotch!

[@pockets.the.coyote]

I can't wait to ice my freinds with that bottle. Given the chance to ride it again, what gear changes would you make? Different nutrition?

[@mahalomydude]

Bottle dropping November 24 on mahalomydude.com! As for nutrition, a more substantial lunch (like a sandwich) instead of just bars, some candy, and more water.

[@pockets.the.coyote]

@@mahalomydude oh I've been checking every time a new video or pod drops since you first mentioned them, so maybe obsessed just a bit. That elevation pulls more water, along with it being dry dry. Definitely earned that enchilada and post ride drink

[@XCRiders]

cable works too well for me to really on a battery

[@SouthernSender]

Myth Confirmed: You can have your enchilada and eat it too

[@ttengineer404]

I feel like this is a prime example of why wireless shifting isn't worth it, yet.

[@futsalkeegan]

Forgetting to charge your battery sucks, but if you get into a routine and always bring a spare, I feel like it’s just not too big of an issue. And it’s nice how durable and precise the shifting is.

[@SingleSpeed666]

oh no! I'm in the high desert camping and riding for a week and my MTB shifters are not charged!!'PSSSH!

[@growlith6969]

One of those rides that the farther in you are, the less likely you would make fun of a guy on an ebike.

[@swm]

2:12 I passed out and hit my head on my wall and now my vision will forever be blurry, never listening to you again 😔

[@mihaylo_kovin]

Did Matt got his enchilada?

[@mahalomydude]

You'll be happy to know that we consumed enchiladas almost immediately after the ride.

[@KptnHaddock_]

Low enough amount of bumbling in this one, you shall upload another day

[@LajRa5]

I'm from Utah and don't honestly love Moab(I know, blasphemous, right?) But the whole enchilada is rad

[@ThePTFOGaming]

"i didnt charge my derailleur"

[@superyamagucci]

What, I only realised you were IFHT related from the business card. Where are the "how to be a..." vids? And why was there never a whitewater kayaking one? Please remedy immediately.

[@mahalomydude]

Did you enjoy How to be an Overlander?

[@superyamagucci]

@@mahalomydude Not until I've seen "how to be a whitewater kayaker".

[@JustJake77]

Some high-quality, Moab bumbling going on here. Stop wasting valuable gigabytes. You know who won't approve.

[@pdadv77]

Should have tried the Raptor route. Way more fun lower half of this epic trail and no slog back to town.