Don Valley Trails! with Good Trails

[@evansilcox3771]

Thanks so much for recording and posting this. I've wanted to show people what I ride regularly for so long but need a wheelset more than a gopro so haven't had a chance to record. This is great!

[@ToogyHowser]

Glad you liked it! And thanks for subscribing!

[@evansilcox3771]

@@ToogyHowser Absolutely. Thanks for the great posts!

[@CalQaida]

@@ToogyHowser Great video showing off trails near me I never seen or rode before. Where did your group enter the trails right at the start of the video? I like that lil downhill section. Thanks for the upload!

[@ToogyHowser]

@@CalQaida sorry I didn't reply before!! We entered behind a Loblaws on Redmond road or something like that

[@Jacob99174]

Kind of underrated channel. Thanks

[@ToogyHowser]

Thanks!

[@b00mski]

The Don is such a hidden gem! Amazing content!

[@ToogyHowser]

Thanks! and yes the Don is awesome! I need to try and get back there this year!

[@evansilcox3771]

Love The Ridge start ... definitely one of my favorite trails in both directions.

[@ToogyHowser]

it was one of my favourites for sure!

[@digitalwarrior1000]

Catching up on some of your older videos. Going to the Don Valley trails this summer. Thank you for your awesome videos. You are the real deal.

[@ToogyHowser]

Thanks Ian! Glad you are enjoying the channel! more to come, stay tuned!

[@jimbest2448]

Nice to see you enjoying the Don. I have a bunch or memories both good and bad of the Don.

[@ToogyHowser]

It's a great trail system! Hopefully not too many bad memories

[@ZachDxn]

Buddy just crunches through those gears lol

[@josereneducharme142]

It would be nice if you had a video with a giant wall map with pins of all the places you have been and pictures of who you rode with.

[@blairspinney6667]

It would be great to know what trails you were on. I caught "Ridge" and "Party Atmosphere" and I recognized one of the climbs up to the roadway but that's pretty much it.

[@dv8416]

That is good honest video of the Don. Nothing like it aroud Toronto, people i bring who I first bring here get really sketched on the stuff I ride normally after 20 years of riding here.

[@ToogyHowser]

It is great! I need to get back there this coming spring!

[@davidrickards4931]

I always knew Tyler was a ripper, this looks like you guys had a blast!

[@ToogyHowser]

Yeah it was super fun! And Tyler is a beast!

[@LermUSA]

I literally find myself yelling "YOU CAN DO IT TOOGY!" great job man.

[@ToogyHowser]

Thanks Milton!

[@johannwulff5515]

Hard to believe this is right in the middle of Toronto! Thanks for the vid I’m going to have to check it out

[@ToogyHowser]

I know it’s amazing, can’t wait to go back

[@FatGuyBiking]

THose look like some great trails and Toronto not too far from me may have to check that out someday.

[@ToogyHowser]

It's worth it! Just make sure you have someone to show you around, there are a load of trails! and no signs

[@daveyponderosa9549]

Great post Sir. New Sub now buddy. That’s my backyard, I’ve been riding there for years. Good on you for giving ‘er down there. Come back here soon. Peace

[@brianhampton9392]

Nice trails...looks like you had a nice day and some good company...keep em coming

[@ToogyHowser]

Thanks! yeah good trails and good people, what more can you ask for?

[@MAGA33321]

Nick is such a goober.

[@richa716]

Great video. These were my home trails for about 5 years when I lived in Toronto and got into Mountian biking. I used to ride through them on my way to work but I am amazed at how many new trails (and jumps) there are now. Time for me to make a trip back I think. Next time you are there check out Sweet Pete's Trailhead shop at the Toronto Brickworks. Sweet spot and great crew!

[@ToogyHowser]

Thanks! yeah I'm glad I had a guide, no idea where I would have started in this system

[@arneilson4450]

Kudos taking on Catalyst/Party Atmosphere your first time in the Don! That is, in my opinion as a regular Don rider, the hardest trail in the Don. Tough technical climbs, lots of exposure, awesome downhills.

[@ToogyHowser]

Thanks man!

[@brettn4337]

Another nice vid Toogy. I'm getting quite envious of all of these great trails you're riding. Keep up the nice work mate

[@ToogyHowser]

Thanks Brett!

[@syedzgaming]

Nice video man. I see you u have a Trek Roscoe 6. Good job. It is a heavy tanky bike. I am waiting on a Trek X Cal 7 and hoping to ride some GTA trails.

[@theepimountainbiker6551]

Covid safe waterfountain there. What pressure. Totally need to ride these, weekend trip to Toronto might be coming (or just bring my bike next time I go for a concert or see my epi specialist lol)

[@ToogyHowser]

this was from Summer 2019, so way before Covid! lol. Can't wait to get back there again next year

[@workhorsemtb7075]

The Don has some awesome trails. Your bike sounds dialed on the video. Good riding man

[@ToogyHowser]

Thanks man! I think the 29er Roscoe is the perfect setup for the Don!

[@InconsistentTechDad]

We have some trails built around a big lake. They follow the edge of the lake fairly closely and in some places there's tons of exposure along bluff lines. When you said the exposure was freaking you out I knew exactly the feeling you were having lol. As always man awesome footage.

[@ToogyHowser]

Thanks, yeah that exposure was unsettling, I think it was the fact I had to pedal as well, thinking one wrong pedal strike and I would be going for a ride!

[@BlackPenquinn]

Where are you parked at the end?

[@ToogyHowser]

Loblaws on Redway Road

[@ksodhi]

I was there on the same day, just a little earlier that you. Took a nice spill off a bridge too!

[@ToogyHowser]

which bridge? Some of them where narrow and freaking me out! haha, had to remind myself to look at the end of the bridge and not the bridge itself

[@kenny_kaos]

yay log overs, that's my type of feature!

[@SSViper-hj7yb]

NIce work Guys!...

[@ToogyHowser]

Thanks! Can't wait to get back to the Don!

[@BikesTrailsandGreenways]

Nice ride, I've heard of The Don before, you guys make it look easy and you on the hardtail! Nice bail, that could have been bad. I've been following Tyler for a few months, I dig his channel. Thanks for the video.

[@ToogyHowser]

Thanks! Yeah the Don is great! I actually think a hardtail is perfect for these trails, not too much chunk, the 29's on the Roscoe where flying here

[@BrianVaughn]

These guys are showing you the good stuff!

[@ToogyHowser]

yeah they where great guides!

[@Gabriel-oj7tz]

Great vid Toogy! Would you happen to know the name off the trail with the berm under the bridge?

[@ToogyHowser]

Sorry I don't! I'm not local to these trails and was just following them around! haha

[@ptpbarry]

You have to get your drop hights in line. 12ft? 6ft rock?

[@RemedyTalon]

It's cool to see you switching back and forth between the full sus and the hardtail. Keeping those fundamentals honed with the Roscoe :)

[@ToogyHowser]

yeah man! love having both a hardtail and a full squish!

[@pspmim1]

Anyone know the exact start of the trail?? Me and my friends just started mountain biking and we have been looking and exploring but we just cant seem to find this trail.

[@charlieb1874]

It’s at the back of the Redway lawblaws parking lot

[@jays9781]

I went there but couldn't find the trails whats the closet thing that I can search for the address will help me thanks

[@solobellimino2356]

In my backyard bro The Don is awesome, keeps u on your toes. It never fails to entertain.

[@ToogyHowser]

It's amazing, and way better than I expected

[@simonbeck753]

what is the trail at 11:00 never seen it

[@landonkeller1821]

Rollerflowster I believe. Love the Don. So much variety.

[@emmanuelcahigas9269]

Where did you guys start? I'm on trailforks , I went to make sure I'm going down hill most of the time

[@jamesstewart5972]

Trail is called “Three Rocks to Redway Road Downhill” can get to it from the trailhead behind the Redway Loblaws or take the Pottery Road climb.

[@_tim]

I forget sorry, what width are your 29" tyres, and how do they grip compared to the 27.5x2.8? What PSI do you get the 29's down to?

[@ToogyHowser]

They are 2.4's. I find they might not have as much grip, but they are faster rolling, so perfect for XC style riding. I'm running around 28 PSI in them right now.

[@jamessteele5892]

Great video! Can’t wait to hit this up! Curious if you ever had an issue with your stock crank on the roscoe 8. Mine is clicking like crazy and I can’t seem to get it quiet!

[@ToogyHowser]

I only rode a few times with the stock crank before replacing it... although I'm currently experiencing some sort of creak with my Roscoe under heavy pedal load. Thinking I need to replace the Shimano XT bottom bracket with a new one.

[@jamessteele5892]

Toogy Howser MTB, the bottom bracket noises drive me nuts! I was looking into the stock powerspline bb on the Roscoe and it didn’t seem to have the best reviews so I will probably need to upgrade but hard to find a match to the stock crank style apparently... Will you be replacing your bottom bracket with another XT or try another brand?

[@ToogyHowser]

Most likely just another XT, it’s cheap and easy to replace

[@Gamebit450]

Looked fun....sure wish cameras could give better prospective.

[@ToogyHowser]

yeah the GoPro effect is REAL!

[@beemtb6996]

Great vid Toogy, way to keep up with those boys. 🤙

[@ToogyHowser]

Thanks Steve! I was trying!

[@fernandomunguia17]

Awesome video! Do you know the name of the trail you started on?

[@ToogyHowser]

I believe it was 3 Rocks to Redway Road Downhill

[@fernandomunguia17]

@@ToogyHowser I'll have to check it out next time I'm there, it looks like fun. I've been there twice, but I always have a load of trouble finding the good trails lol

[@mwinner101]

Cool vid. 👍 Thanks.

[@ToogyHowser]

Thanks! it was super fun making it

[@THOELL2737]

Looks like a nice trail you kept the 29s on ? You like them better

[@InconsistentTechDad]

I was just about to ask the same thing lol

[@ToogyHowser]

for this sort of riding, yes for sure! But I might be doing some slow techy rock stuff in the future and the 27.5+ will be better for that I think

[@OutsideWatch]

Awesome video! When are you riding next?

[@ToogyHowser]

Nothing scheduled really, except a trip to Michigan in early August with Mel, hitting up Boyne Highlands Bike Park, Crystal Mountain Bike park & DTE Energy Foundation Trails.

[@OutsideWatch]

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[@mynameishaydn3287]

I'm ordering my Fuel EX 8 today... I'm leaning toward the 29er on it since I don't think I need the extra cushion from the 27.5 plus. What do you think?

[@BongLoadedWithWeed]

MynameisHaydn I actually love the 27.5 plus. Extra confidence on the downhills.

[@mynameishaydn3287]

@@BongLoadedWithWeed I just ordered the 29, I still have my Roscoe to ride for the plus sized goodness

[@BongLoadedWithWeed]

MynameisHaydn good choice👌🏼👌🏼

[@ToogyHowser]

Hmm... I think I'd be leaning 29er as well

[@mynameishaydn3287]

@@ToogyHowser It'll be my first 29er! Can't wait to build that thing and ride it

[@azdirtlife4280]

Mountain biking wasn't really I thing when I lived in Niagara Falls (US side). I need to go back and visit family and hit those sick trails 🤘🤘.

[@ToogyHowser]

yeah they are really underrated!

[@pex3]

damn nice crankflip!

[@ToogyHowser]

Yeah Tyler is a beast!

[@atip5499]

Where is this trail located in Toronto? Can somebody help me with the starting point? I mean i need an address???

[@ToogyHowser]

check out trailforks, should show you the different parking spots available, we started at the loblaws on Redway I believe, I'm not from the area

[@drewquarrie2116]

I go riding their with a buddy of mine, you need the skills of a DH rider for the descents with the lungs of an XC rider for the climbs

[@allenkvextreme]

*subbed and belled for amazing 4k content* *i enjoyed this video, good job*

[@josereneducharme142]

As a winter project maybe...

[@patb6281]

How far is this from london?

[@ToogyHowser]

about 2 hours

[@venomousbroly]

where exactly is this place?

[@ToogyHowser]

Downtown Toronto, check out trail forks, the don valley trails are all on there

[@AndreLaurentMTB]

The Don Valley trail system is so large that you can ride around for a couple of days without running out of trails. Perfect for in town riders. Stress less, ride more.

[@ToogyHowser]

yeah it's awesome, it's on my short list of places to return to!

[@edwardmacnab354]

the problem with the don is that the water is so polluted with treated sewage that it smells and you are literally advised not to touch it---also , what about hikers ?

[@sendingitsoftly3560]

Wow Tyler has sure earned our Sub, what a rider 🤘 Sweet Video Toogy and excellent riding, you were flying through those trails🤙 That trail has my name all over it yet Sabrina says Hell no to that exposure on the right 😂

[@ToogyHowser]

Yeah Tyler is a beast of a rider and makes great videos! The exposure was freaking me out! I don't blame her haha

[@simonbeck753]

Donakonda best trail in the don

[@THRENO82]

Could you name all 5hose trails

[@cameronmartin719]

Please upload the crash from the thumbnail

[@ToogyHowser]

It happens at 5:40 in the video

[@lewismulley6752]

i hit this trail balls out BMX

[@A-GoldenBar]

F 29er. 27.5 you will have more confidents. The marketing concept of 29er role over is not worth the lack of confidence and constantly falling. Just fell off my 29er on a step decend and f up leg with cuts. Its on sale now! Oh and cornering is a bitch with those big wheels hitting your front big toe.

[@padyakproudpinoy3370]

I'm riding there a lot but suddenly my fat hike got stolen im so sad and cry a lot for my fat bike that get stolen

[@cartman964]

Toogy needs to work on his cardio.....

[@noway_911]

That little Italian dude is soo annoying lmao...