I Said I'd Never Ride This Trail

[@DaleStone]

This trail doesn't exist anymore, so I'll have to find a new hardest trail to conquer. Wild Cherry perhaps? 👀

[@ronanmcn4967]

What happened?

[@joshward4712]

Wild cherry honestly isn’t that bad, I’d say trespasser even though you probably don’t like riding park

[@DaleStone]

I'm still two features away from cleaning Wild Cherry. 🙈

[@justinbroderick4126]

Wild cherry opening feature is gnarly looking. Makes me want to buy a DH bike just to think about trying it

[@joshward4712]

@@justinbroderick4126 it’s not horrible it’s just that one root, I’ve hit cherry bomb though

[@davidkline4372]

I love the wrap up comment. I'm older now. Been riding MTBs for 32 years. There's features I've shied away from that i felt embarrassed because my mind couldn't get past the fear of pain. There are other obstacles I've hit that i was sure i couldn't ride but did and was astounded how easy they were... This tells me I'm capable of so much more than I believe I am and not to put to much pressure on my self. I love the friends I've made over the years who push me in healthy and sustainable ways too, just like yours. Cheers.

[@DaleStone]

It's always easy in hindsight, except when it really really isn't. 🙃

[@aenomaly]

Beautiful riding and some practical and sage advice, a pleasure watching you and your buds' mastery down these gnarly lines!

[@briAction]

Love watching your progression. Granted you're already a great rider.

[@kelownatrails7842]

that was some really steep trails, some brave riders you have there. good video.

[@thesmuuuuggh]

This makes the trails i ride look so pedestrian. haha. I gotta move out west.

[@TCMTB]

Hey congrats on hitting the trail, it crazy how much you can improve in such a short time, awesome vid

[@Dan_Kornfeld]

Epic riding dude! Sometimes you need to ride something, because it scares you to improve and grow. But taking on the challenge with likeminded and supportive friends, can make success that much sweeter. Keep doing what you do!

[@dank3823]

Wow that was crazy. It was steep on video with so many trees blocking any runoff. Pro stuff.

[@rarelycomments]

It's definitely a mental game. The best technique for riding super steep stuff is to "flow" through it a bit faster, don't try to stop (you can't lol) If your wheels are rolling, you have grip. And you can use your front brake a lot harder than you think, due to the weight on it.

[@lynnstone8958]

My eyes were closed for most of this one ;)

[@519achilles]

Amazing video once more Dale. I don't know the difference, but the POV at 01:15 which was a bit closer to your bike made everything go faster and scarier(in a good way)!! I really liked that.

[@DaleStone]

There's no camera trickery, it used to be way faster and Braden enjoys the speed! 😅

[@mtbct]

Awesome riding as usual Dale! GoPro definitely doesn't do justice to show how steep stuff actually is.

[@rupert4390]

At this point, I just drop a like at the start of the video as I know it’s gonna be good 😂 Super steep stuff dude :)

[@mtbville]

Now that's steep 😅🤘🔥 Awesome video buddy 👌

[@claritean]

another freaking awesome video from Dale ! keep it coming

[@d-nicebikes]

Glad to see there are some wooden features thrown in for good measure while you ride down the side of the earth! Really gives perspective when you look back up from where you descended from. Kudos for tackling a trail you said you would never ride. Very inspiring and reassuring.

[@thepedalsadvocate7389]

I am happy cause I did the middle 3 to 4 foot drop at that bike park north side of the road on the way to Thornhill!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tinoschneider6350]

There is a massive amount of skill gathered there with these four riders!

[@hardreset2653]

Epic trail , wow !!! Awesome !!

[@shadowsun33]

Crazy balls!!!

[@davidkline4372]

808th view. Daaaaaannnnnnggggggg, son.... I remember when you had just 5.6K subs not that long ago. Congrats. You're my favorite mtb vlogger.

[@DaleStone]

Cheers David, though I don't think I've ever 'vlogged'! 😉

[@jeremyprovonsil7886]

No shame in your game. Live to ride another day. 5 weeks out from breaking two ribs on an OTB and while riding today (first one!) I had to do a ride-around and a couple skip its. Frustrating for sure, but knowing when it’s time to do it next time is how you level up intelligently. Well, look at the big brain on Brad!

[@gabandkisheeemp7600]

Well said dale!the most important thing is having fun and there’s always a next time to ride on really scary features!we just have to be ready for it and ride with complete confidence!

[@MTBJACK40]

Brutál trail ,excellent Ride 🤙🤙

[@Zumpelvelder]

Amazing trail!

[@chappie4694]

Damn the GoPro does this trail no justice whatsoever

[@nattytambam]

So Good! Anyone have a link for the left line?

[@DaleStone]

instagram.com/trail_scouts/p/CC9algMnm0i

[@sethcash5956]

no wonder this is a killer trail

[@aaromm4783]

this trial is steep!! nice work

[@ssjj9584]

Epic trail 🔥

[@webfeet1564]

Would love to see someone ride this trail on a mid-90's XC mtn bike.

[@DaleStone]

LiveLeak will have what you're after.

[@webfeet1564]

@@DaleStone lol

[@hummer694life]

I built the trail in 2004'ish but mostly rode it on dh bikes. Still a scary trail

[@martinhayes5087]

madness! do you have some loose spokes, or is that just bits of forest bouncing off your wheels i can hear?

[@DaleStone]

c) all of the above (but mostly b)

[@alexPmtb]

Tech is the best👾👾

[@symz4665]

I wanna learn how to do that rear pivot trick so bad. Can't wait for the new season.

[@sylvainrousseau3349]

Chemtrails😂someone is awake💪

[@davidkline4372]

What hubs do you run? Freehub has a really nice sound.

[@DaleStone]

Depends on the day. This was either Onyx Vesper or SLX, probably.

[@marcosceretti5081]

Congrats Dale and friends!!! Are you and your friends in 27.5?

[@DaleStone]

Some are, some aren't, a good mix haha.

[@marcosceretti5081]

@@DaleStone Thank you very much for your response Dale. I hope you can guide me a bit. I would like to ask you a bit more about the different wheel sizes today. Do you mind if I ask you here or private?

[@DaleStone]

Run a 29er, unless your tire touches your butt.

[@marcosceretti5081]

@@DaleStone I am an old 1.74 mts BMXer with 1 year in 2021 M 29er and never had the opportunity to test a 27.5. I understand that 29ers today are better designed, and even though I don't touch the wheel often, I am courious to know if a 27.5 will suite me better and allow me to control the bike better considerin I am an intermediate rider? I can also see most brands are still offering 27.5 in 2022, so 27.5 are not gone?

[@marcosceretti5081]

Important to add that not a current BMXer. Long time one hahaha

[@tustain5179]

does anyone know why the sram codes make that squeak? such as at 12:35

[@viperrules24]

Fairly certain the brakes are TRP DH-R EVO at the time stamp

[@bettersteps]

No one got a flat? Amazing.

[@tylermccomb1925]

The first time I rode that trail, I dropped right in and realized right away I couldn't stop and didn't know what was ahead. I had to plow into that massive stump on the right on the first feature to stop lol.

[@DaleStone]

That is terrifying, but also completely understandable haha. Can't see the bottom from the halfway point even...

[@JanOleBroeske]

The colourgrading on the Gopro footage looks great. Are you using a special LUT?

[@DaleStone]

Thanks, no LUT at all. I also gave up on the phone clips haha.

[@JanOleBroeske]

@@DaleStone So how did you edit the colours then haha?

[@DaleStone]

DaVinci Resolve curves, dials, vectorscopes and patience.

[@matt_squires_og]

mate - you are doing alright on the trails in my books.

[@divac5410]

It's always better if you don't think to what will happen if you crash yourself, at least for a time. It look a level under the big drop you already jumped in "The biggest drop i've ever attempted".

[@DaleStone]

I disagree, this was way scarier than the wood drop! Haha

[@RCKING1]

😉. Do i hear a hub clicking?

[@andrewz576]

Nice :)

[@dmille462]

Not sure if this looks exciting or terrifying!

[@dman5703]

How is the ride in to that area I want to do invictus so bad

[@DaleStone]

Invictus would be rad to go ride.

[@nicks2716]

Were you really adjusting your ELEMNT Bolt while riding across that log skinny?!? 😳 (Yeah, I watched a second time!)

[@DaleStone]

Haha, smoothest part of the trail to do so! 😅

[@ZestyLife]

Good job! NO knee pads?! Yikes!

[@DaleStone]

🤫

[@MTB_Nephi]

OK 😮😮 that are to many Features for me 😬 . Crazy Trail , so deep and technical. I thought i am watching a Video from Remy Metailler. You are very good mountain bikers💪👍

[@5DEV]

Need to make you some barkbuster bar ends... So sketch.

[@DaleStone]

The trees never feel thaaaat close in person, usually.... 😅

[@MrDefiant17]

Epic trail... I wanna know before the buying, how fast overheats Go2?

[@DaleStone]

I've never had it overheat. It's also not been above +8°.

[@duncanwright301]

Do you happen to know what bike Laura was riding in this video? I looove that frame color every time I see it.

[@DaleStone]

It's a 2020 Sight!

[@MountainBikingTrips]

Very Very difficult TRAIL Bro, Respect

[@cowsticks_516]

Why do you wear a full face but no knee pads?

[@DaleStone]

What is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow?

[@kresokresovski7515]

No knee pads, can’t watch this😱!

[@jacksondean5593]

This. Is. The. Best. Trail.

[@thepedalsadvocate7389]

I say never. 🤣

[@soul2310]

Please wear kneepads. its such a small thing that could (mostly would) save your entire bike career... also congrats on beating that trail. love your vids.

[@nicks2716]

You are are a better rider, obviously! 😉 But I have discovered something I know I am better at than you… predicting the future. ‘Cause (even if it still existed), I would NEVER ride that trail! Lol!

[@DaleStone]

You'll be amazed at what looks easy to you in 5 years time, trust me! You'll be solo riding Deliverance and Upper Vic's!

[@airsoftkid1245]

Man, if dale has to walk some of these sections, you know it’s gotta be a ridiculously difficult trail. Him and dangerous Dave are the best tech riders in the lower mainland hands down 🤙🤘

[@DaleStone]

I'm only confident in high tech/low risk situations haha, the less risk the better!

[@mahennaiker5072]

Whoa thats scary steep Well done💥 Will a downhill be better than an Enduro Would be great if you used ur insta gopro 2👌 Awesome footage tho💥💥💥

[@DaleStone]

This was filmed long before I got my GO 2, but trails like this make me excited to have it as a second angle! DH bike not necessary here as the compressions aren't the limiting factor.

[@mahennaiker5072]

@@DaleStone oh cool I must say i always love watching ur videos best ever!!! Gosh gnarly trail 💥💥💥

[@Gus123]

Are things blurry this vid or am I tired. Bit of both.

[@DaleStone]

Super low light, sun hadn't risen far enough to say hi yet haha.

[@Gus123]

@@DaleStone Yeah true. Was only the first min or so. Great video otherwise. Keep it up

[@benrogers7025]

Sweet video but this trail wouldn't be rideable if it got too much traffic so posting it, especially the entrance, is a little sketch imo.

[@DaleStone]

Fully agreed, that's why its location has been well-concealed!

[@jasonwolfe9934]

@@DaleStone maybe cut out the entrance (first five seconds of the vid).

[@DaleStone]

@@jasonwolfe9934 that's not the trail entrance. 🙂

[@jasonwolfe9934]

@@DaleStone sort of….. the defining feature on the left as you start the 5 feet flat before the steep hits. 😁