Crashes Smashes & Thrills - My First Year of MTB

[@ShutUpandRideMTB]

This channel just keeps getting better and better, cheers!

[@ToogyHowser]

cheers to you man! Hope you have a great 2019

[@bkxc]

Pug life!!

[@ToogyHowser]

Yes lol, he’s a commitment that’s for sure!

[@Gamebit450]

I found your channel looking for Roscoe 8 videos. I have stayed because, I love that you have the balls to put out videos of your trials and tribulations! Your no fear attitude is something I wish I had more of. Btw this is Michael changed name .....more fitting lol!

[@ToogyHowser]

Thanks Michael! Glad to have you along from early on

[@_tim]

Nice work! I originally stumbled across your channel while looking for Roscoe 8 content, and it's funny, seeing this video makes me realise I'm on a very similar trajectory to you. My previous bike was a Trek 4400 I bought in 2007, from which I upgraded to the '19 Roscoe 8. The change in tech in that time has been so drastic, I love the new ride. Keep it up mate!

[@ToogyHowser]

That’s awesome!! Enjoy the ride! I know I am

[@Mattus4368]

Hey man first time checking out your vids, I love the progression you show in this one. Amazing what a difference a year makes. Keep shredding! Also love seeing vids on your Giant Reign, I just bought the same bike 🤘🏻

[@ToogyHowser]

Thanks! It is amazing, hoping I get just as much progression this year! glad you love the Reign! I love it as well!

[@winstonhorton1455]

Great video! And great riding progression. I'm going through this now after a 15 year hiatus, I'm 3 mos. back on with a Roscoe 8. I'm far from where I want to be, but gaining more confidence and flow on every ride. Keep up the great work.

[@ToogyHowser]

Thanks!! just got to keep on riding!! I'm still a MUCH better rider in my head than I actually am and still get hurt because of that, but that's the name of the game! haha

[@dirkP38448]

Nice Video! Love to see your Progression...and how much fun you have with your buddy pushing each other...thats something Money can‘t buy!

[@ToogyHowser]

Thanks Dirk, yeah it's awesome being able to do that! Can't wait to see what we do in 2019!

[@gbfood1622]

Love your videos.....my 9 year old son and I just started trail riding. We love how you show the good and bad it allows him to see its not just us that fall.

[@ToogyHowser]

Thanks! Glad you both enjoy the channel! I try and keep it honest on here, I just keep pushing myself to be a better rider and along with that come crashes and fails! But it's all progress, right?

[@gbfood1622]

@@ToogyHowser you are absolutely right....you learn from all your mistakes.

[@B1KER]

Was fun to see your year at a glance. Good job dude 🤘

[@ToogyHowser]

Thanks man! Maybe I’ll make it down to your neck of the woods in 2019!

[@workhorsemtb7075]

Great video! Great year! Just found your channel through some trip down the Instagram rabbit hole...

[@ToogyHowser]

Thanks and welcome aboard!

[@josereneducharme142]

Your camera skills have improved also, both in front and behind. And that body of yours is always a treat.

[@ToogyHowser]

thanks, yeah Jinder is entertaining! just need to convince him to ride more!

[@azdirtlife4280]

"You're an f**ing maniac, I don't even know who you are anymore." Don't you love hearing your friends say that? 👍👍

[@ToogyHowser]

Yeah lol, I do get caught up the moment sometimes and then think afterwards WTF was I doing lol

[@TwitchyNick]

Nice compilation of highlights from your year of adventures, progression and challenges.

[@ToogyHowser]

Thanks! can't wait to see what this year brings! Cheers

[@letsgoridebikes]

Great to see the progression! Mountain biking is hard, but you are well on your way and I look forward to following along!

[@ToogyHowser]

Thanks! It is hard! Wish I would have started 10 years ago lol

[@letsgoridebikes]

Toogy Howser MTB at least bikes now are awesome, 10 years ago they left something to be desired!

[@ZKelly22]

Awesome vid! The jump progression in your last couple videos is really cool to see. Best of luck in '19

[@ToogyHowser]

Thanks! Looking forward to riding with you again!

[@rcruz1211]

Love your videos. I just moved to Ottawa and picked up a Roscoe 8 and am looking forward to getting on some trails!

[@ToogyHowser]

Thanks! You’ll love the Roscoe!

[@bikermonster8354]

Great Channel. I restarted mountain biking and in my opinion is this the best sport ever. Best wishes from Germany

[@ToogyHowser]

Thanks! and yes it is the BEST sport ever, and the best community! Good luck in your journey

[@bikermonster8354]

I try my really best for the goal of fun with my bikes. I collect also old bikes, but only roadbikes, mountainbikes and craossbikes . Wish you the best for 2019😀👍

[@freeze1975]

Love your channel man. Keep up the good work. Cheers from sweden!😊

[@ToogyHowser]

Thanks man! Glad you like it and I plan for a bigger and better 2019! Cheers

[@conradglasbergen4404]

Awesome video man! Been silently watching your vids the past while now...just got back into biking again last year to get myself to quit smoking..bike frenzy ensued. Pushed myself a few times too hard to being a novice myself and trying to act younger than my 33 years and paid with a dislocated shoulder in July. Plan on coming out in spring tires spinning around a lot of the local Ontario stuff...being from Burlington myself there are plenty around here to learn and progress on! But ya your video kinda reminds me of my progression and the time and effort it takes. You are progressing awesomely and am happy to see it! Keep repping Ontario and Ontario trails! Maybe will catch ya for a ride sometime as well! Anyways man happy for ya and cannot wait till spring as well and to see what new heights your channel will get to.

[@ToogyHowser]

Thanks man! I know what it’s like acting younger than my 43 years lol. Have you rode waterdown? I’ve seen some cool vids of the trails there and it’s on my list for next year

[@conradglasbergen4404]

Toogy Howser MTB I haven’t made it to water down yet. Heard they were pretty gnarly and I was still trying to work my 3 pack of cigars a day lungs in and practicing at Kelso once and did Christie lake a bunch as it’s good place to practice. I’ll try Watertown at some point! Have 2 short travel bikes..(2015 stance 0, 2018 growler 50(stock...bought it during my shoulder rehab so only cosmetic changes and not ridden yet))one day I’ll get longer travel like yours..but feel like I need to work with what I have and upgrade only when I outgrow what skills I can get from those. But water down is for sure on my to do list. My workplace has a health and wellness program...which I can get conservation memberships..aka Hamilton and Halton this far and get reimbursed and use them to access the parks..so planning on abusing that next year to progress. But ya..if you are down in the area let me know! Also...there is a ton of trails along the don valley parkway in Toronto I want to try sometime..should look those up..but ya I’m still a bit behind ya sadly..but I’ll get there. You will be my inspiration! Ps...you don’t ride like your age man..could of fooled me. Keep on riding!!! Stoked for you in 2019!,

[@409nh8]

You've really come a long way man. Hope to ride with you soon.

[@ToogyHowser]

Thanks and that would be awesome!

[@lachlanbrunton5941]

I know how you feel 6 months ago I was doing little blue trails and now I’m doing 25ft gaps but don’t make my mistake I got to confident and broke wrist. Sick vid and be careful

[@ToogyHowser]

Wow 25 foot gaps! that's insane!

[@johntabone7845]

Great progression. Hope to take you on a tour of the Don trails sometime. Also let me know if you ever want to try joyride 150. Great place to ride when the weather isn’t great.

[@ToogyHowser]

Thanks John! Definitely plan on hitting the Don trails next summer and would love a guide to show me around! And yeah Joyride 150, I want to hit that up soon!

[@andrewchambers7599]

Never seen this vid before you have come such a long way in a few years

[@ToogyHowser]

Thanks man!

[@zachstein2538]

yeah dude that’s awesome keep doing it

[@ToogyHowser]

yeah dude that's the plan! can't wait to start riding this year

[@DadBodBiker]

Awesome video!!! Really cool to see your progression and development!!

[@ToogyHowser]

Thanks man! yeah it's been a great year, cant' wait for 2019!

[@RobBastien]

Very cool montage, thanks for posting that.

[@ToogyHowser]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@overland_dadsfl]

What a great video man. Keep it up.

[@ToogyHowser]

Thanks man! Appreciate you checking out the channel!

[@RealMJSr]

Awesome, I just hit 1 year or mountain biking too. I just subscribed to your channel. To another year 🤘

[@ToogyHowser]

Thanks man!! Congrats on 1 year as well!!

[@sanfordcbutler]

I have totally enjoyed your rides this year. I started mountain biking this year, too. I feel as though I am riding with you. What drew me to your site was the Roscoe 8 which I have, too. I know that you have moved to other bikes and that is OK. I am seriously considering a mountain e-bike. I have a Trek Super Commuter 7+ plus and love it for urban riding. Have you ridden any EMTB?

[@ToogyHowser]

I haven’t, I’d like to try one out sometime! I still have the roscoe so stay tuned for more videos with it!

[@5492sparky]

A great look at the year Mate. Great job.

[@ToogyHowser]

Thanks Mark! It was a great year!

[@chasingmtb9295]

A year of great videos indeed. Looking forward to 2019. And no more epic bike launches like the one at Windrock.

[@ToogyHowser]

Thanks! Can’t wait for next year and sharing more adventures

[@hobidolap]

thank you, sir...

[@ToogyHowser]

Glad to have you along for the adventure!

[@Ontariobiketrailszoom]

Good attitude and nice edit TH. Will look at what vids can post on the site.

[@ToogyHowser]

Thanks man! Look forward to working together!

[@jaylatham4108]

great job toogy

[@ToogyHowser]

Thanks Jay!

[@yellowtwin705s3]

What a great video dude great stuff 🤙

[@ToogyHowser]

Thanks man! nice to meet you last sunday!

[@yellowtwin705s3]

Toogy Howser MTB Yes it was good to meet you and the others. Hey maybe the next time your planning a day trip up to horse shoe get in touch and all meet you guys there. Btw I didn’t hit the drop yet !! Your nuts lol but all do it for sure. Until next time 🤙🤙🤙🤙Can’t wait to see the content of last weekends adventures.

[@williammclaren1133]

Love your video your getting better Don't worry there's only one way to go from here and that's up and your definitely improving Great review Brother and remember keep cycling your follower Wm. 😆😎😇🎶 Peace out!

[@ToogyHowser]

Thanks William! 2018 was a great year with lots of ups and downs, but I'd say more ups! Learning and progressing and can't wait for more this year!

[@williammclaren1133]

@@ToogyHowser May 2019 hold many ups for you and yours Good luck this new year Happy trails Brother Remember Brother hang in there and keep cycling and may all your trails be happy ones Keep shred'n it Bro. God bless ya Jesus loves ya Wm. 😆😎😇🎶

[@BlueLineRider]

saw this on PB. I subbed right away. nice channel

[@ToogyHowser]

Thanks man! really appreciate the support! Hope you stick around for more!

[@BlueLineRider]

@@ToogyHowser notif squad woop woop

[@joshschultz646]

Just found your channel and really enjoy it. I actually bought my trek fuel from the same bike shop in London last year. Jinder is a funny guy. You need to have more videos with him

[@ToogyHowser]

Thanks! Yeah I love riding with Jinder but he’s a busy guy and doesn’t ride as much as me lol

[@joshschultz646]

@@ToogyHowser right on. Keep up the good work. Have you rode the hardy road trails in brantford? It runs along side the grand river and go right under the 403. It's a decent trail.

[@ToogyHowser]

I haven’t, sounds cool though! Is it on Trailforks?

[@joshschultz646]

@@ToogyHowser im not sure. If not, I bet people from the bike shop in London would be able to help get directions to it. It's worth checking out. Some decent technical single track, especially once you get near the 403

[@JFRides]

Nice work man 🤘

[@ToogyHowser]

Thanks man! Happy New Year!

[@southsoundrider5428]

Awesome stuff! My friend introduced me to your channel. It's fun watching your journey. You should consider racing an enduro event this year!

[@ToogyHowser]

Thanks man! Not sure I’m not sure I’m ready for that this year haha maybe next year, need to work on my overall fitness

[@southsoundrider5428]

Toogy Howser MTB I recommend Dee Tidwell’s enduro MTB training. He’s my coach and his program is designed for mountain biking and any other action sports. I saw a huge improvement in my fitness after I completed phase 1. Tidwell races enduro and trains members of the Yeti enduro race team.

[@ToogyHowser]

Cool, I'll have to check it out!

[@SteadySpin]

Dope recap

[@ToogyHowser]

Thank you sir!

[@kfivemtb]

great year!

[@ToogyHowser]

Thanks man! Can't wait for this year!

[@SteadySpin]

Grass hill racing is so much fun.

[@ToogyHowser]

Haha yeah it’s sorta a weird setup but it’s fun and a great community of riders, we gotta use what we have around and a grass hill is it lol

[@SteadySpin]

Toogy Howser MTB killer edit man. Enjoyed it all the way through. Windrock was nuts right?

[@ToogyHowser]

Yeah! I was in totally over my head there but it made me a better rider! Haha

[@SteadySpin]

Toogy Howser MTB I went there only a few months in for the Pro GRT and ended up with cracked ribs.

[@ToogyHowser]

I can believe it! It’s just so unrelenting! I need to go back haha

[@philbrown8056]

Lol your a maniac i don't know who you are anymore lol love it.

[@ToogyHowser]

haha thanks! I kinda wish I was that crazy still, a broken collarbone has really slowed me down on the craziness lol

[@JimsRandom]

Very cool !!!!!

[@THOELL2737]

I got back into moutain biking after 10 years off got the roscoe just about the same time you did definitely fun watching your videos just know thinking of a full suspensions need to get some down hill riding in look forward to the next video

[@ToogyHowser]

Thanks man! good luck in your full suspension journey! Even though I know have the Reign I still love the Roscoe and Hardtails still

[@THOELL2737]

@@ToogyHowser we should get a roscoe ride going this year

[@ToogyHowser]

@@THOELL2737 yeah man! where are you located again? Starting to plan out 2019, so many places I want to go, if only I had loads of money haha

[@THOELL2737]

@@ToogyHowser i live in Rhode island do you have trail forks look up big river in west Greenwich ri thats my local spot

[@FozzyJK]

So weird question we look to be in the same age bracket. I am looking to get back into riding after a very long....Break, now my son has been asking to get into trail riding. What do you think it cost you to get your set up? Back in my day a $500+ BMX was extreme now that is pennies LOL. Great videos very inspirational! Cheers

[@ToogyHowser]

oh man, I don't really want to know how much it cost me total! haha, I think any $1500 Hardtail or $2500 full suspension bike will get you started pretty good! Giant makes great budget friendly bikes, I'd check them out! And glad you like the channel!

[@deanemberley2333]

Still no plans for a Fat Bike so you can get some winter riding in? Pretty good Fat Bike scene here on the east coast where I live. Good way to keep in shape and train for summer riding not to mention the social aspect. Also would provide some content for your channel.

[@ToogyHowser]

I’d love to get a fat bike, just not in the budget, already bought three bikes in the past 12 months lol

[@Gamebit450]

I agree, been thinking on getting one next winter and would be great to have your no fear style to coax me on lol!!!!

[@frankiedoodle8984]

Wow great job, so the roscoe can take quite a beating?

[@ToogyHowser]

yeah man, it took everything I threw at it in stride!!

[@frankiedoodle8984]

Cool I worry about the Qr rear end! I have been toying with getting one for months now or else a Vitus Sentier with the bolt through rear.. I really like trek though as I have a dealer 5 mins away from my house

[@ToogyHowser]

I have really nothing bad to say about the Roscoe for the price, there are lots of things I've upgraded, but in hindsight about the only one that I think was really necessary was the brakes.

[@jakob9299]

When u crashed ur trek roescoe did u get scratches on like the components ?

[@ToogyHowser]

yeah it's got a few scratches on it, the cranks especially. And I've had to replace the derailleur hanger a few times.

[@jakob9299]

Oh ok nice channel by the way great content. Does the trek roescoe handle good ?

[@ToogyHowser]

I like it! It's been great! Only got a Full Suspension cause I wanted to try riding really gnarly stuff.

[@jakob9299]

Cool man I got a specialized fuse expert

[@jakob9299]

I slid out on a trail over the weekend and I got a paint chip and some scratches on the conponents I was so pissed I hate seeing paint chips on it

[@joen3992]

Learning from your mistakes is excellent experience. Watch Pinkbike Friday Fails is what NOT to do on bikes. Those are not mistakes, just downright stupidity.

[@ToogyHowser]

yeah man, I actually try and avoid pinkbike friday fails and GMBN crash of the day videos! haha

[@the3rddeck78]

"Oh Shut your face Toogy Howser"..!!

[@solobellimino2356]

WTH bro Been riding 8 years and still didnt touch most of what you did in one lol

[@ToogyHowser]

haha, well KZbin pressure is worse than peer pressure! haha