Forgotten Roads | Ep.1 Big Sur

Forgotten Roads | Ep.1 Big Sur | Hammerhead

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Forgotten Roads is a self-supported and self-filmed 3 part series documenting gravel rides in California. We hope to inspire you to get out and explore the world by bike. Thanks to Hammerhead for supporting this series and making navigating these new routes a breeze with the Karroo 2 (linked below).
In the first episode Alex and I head up the coast to Big Sur after learning one of the more popular camping and recreation areas has been closed to cars for almost a year. After a fire devastated the area and later on a heavy storm compounded the area's problems, the only sealed road up to the ridge, Naciemento Ferguson Rd., was forced to close for repairs. Our loop had us coming up a long, steep and dusty dirt climb before riding across the ridgeline and finally descending to the ocean down Naciemento Fergusson at sunset. We threw in a few side missions along the way for good measure. You can take a look at the route on Strava below.
Catch episode 2 here: • Forgotten Roads | Ep. ...
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Channel gear list: safa.link/GearList
STRAVA of this ride: / strava
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0:00 - 0:48 intro
0:48 - 4:15 route & concept
4:15 - 8:26 equipment & prep
8:26 - 14:10 main climb
14:10 - 18:48 Alder Peak
18:48 - 24:08 Ridge Road Demoralizer
24:08 - 27:29 side mission 2
27:29 - 30:13 the last lumps
30:13 - 33:25 THE descent
33:25 - 35:06 outro
#ForgottenRoads #Karoo2 #RideForMore

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@rickh.3023 2 жыл бұрын

The absolute best content in the universe..........shred on King........

@SAFABrian 2 жыл бұрын

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@paulinar1824 2 жыл бұрын

All the best from 🇵🇱

@jasonyang4685 2 жыл бұрын

Discovered Prewitt Ridge almost a decade ago on a solo road/camp trip so this area holds a special place. Your content is always top notch, but this video is another level. Keep crushing it!

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@leonardotanzini5500 2 жыл бұрын

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@mikerelvas 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely phenomenal. The ending was truly one of those "when everything just lines up perfectly" moments. Can't wait for more of this! Cheers mate.

@SAFABrian 2 жыл бұрын

3 hours late and right on time!

@byronmoralesjr 2 жыл бұрын

Great video gents! Time to buy a gravel bike!

@curiousgrasshopper4338 Жыл бұрын

I’m just an enthusiast in terms of bicycling, but you guys consistently provide rich contents that inspire beyond the immediate bicycling community. Thank you very much! You guys rock!

@paddywiggle 2 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I do, but with running. A few months ago on a camping trip I had all these routes planned out. Little did I know some of them went through private property, and some of the summits were grown over. I still went through!

@SAFABrian 2 жыл бұрын

Sometimes you gotta do a little hop, skip, and jump to keep the good times going.

@vincecolorito4214 2 жыл бұрын

Two buddies just having a blast riding bikes and taking in the views.

@martinabalon88 Жыл бұрын

I am completely blown away.. Oh my, and this is just Ep.1!

@rb7315 2 жыл бұрын

have raced the sun before and lost , but really won , yours was just more cinamatic, nice job guys

@buckroger6456 2 жыл бұрын

Been there as well 😅 I was lucky that someone gave me a lift home since I had no lights.

@timothyskattum950 2 жыл бұрын

Mad Love you two. Keep these coming, they are brilliant!

@user-ns3nb9ej6i 2 жыл бұрын

Such an enjoyable video, absolutely great!

@blackheartbikeco 2 жыл бұрын

Great video guys! Can't wait to see how this series evolves.

@kylehall4063 2 жыл бұрын

Cool adventure, thanks for bringing us along 😀

@originalflexer 2 жыл бұрын

So much fun watching. Nice adventure out there! Keep rockin the gravel! Cheers

@carlberto7214 2 жыл бұрын

Your strava routes are gold !

@luismoran7176 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! That was epic. That sunset at the end 🤩 worth every single climb you did 🙌🏻

@theaccidentalanthropologis2743 2 жыл бұрын

I got a gravel bike last summer after moving out to the burbs. It's easy to say that it has really changed the way I think about things in exactly the way Mr. SAFA describes: the BEST way to feel like you're getting away from civilization even though you're just on a day trip. LEGENDS.

@BoogieBrew 2 жыл бұрын

Amen 👍

@buckroger6456 2 жыл бұрын

I gave up on gravel since I couldn't find any tires that would hold up. Maybe it's just me since I was ripping Mtb trails but I always ended up having to fix a tire out on the trail.

@theaccidentalanthropologis2743 2 жыл бұрын

@@buckroger6456 not trying to be a dick but that sounds like a you problem hahah I’ve only had a couple flats and at least 1 was on pavement

@buckroger6456 2 жыл бұрын

@@theaccidentalanthropologis2743 it most definitely is a me problem 😅 I shouldn't have rode it on the trails I was or as hard as I would my Mtb.

@theaccidentalanthropologis2743 2 жыл бұрын

@@buckroger6456 I don’t blame ya, I’ve had my front wheel fall off more times than I’ve punctured which is kinda weird now that I think about it

@mysticwolf60 2 жыл бұрын

Epic ride, gorgeous scenery, always look forward to the content.

@gwmtnbiker 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this wonderful gift. Lots of effort to document….GREATLY appreciated!

@jcsrst 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for bring us along on the adventure!

@pookienumnums 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing the majestic experience! Great tune selection too!!

@ryananderson6321 2 жыл бұрын

Knowing you had the place to yourself and then actually seeing it in this vlog was incredible. Amazing. Love doing naci ferg on the motorcycle but inspiring to see that complete route on the gravel bikes

@lewis4175 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome cinematography. What a great experience!

@MarcoTav18 2 жыл бұрын

Loved it, what a ride! I wish I had roads like these close to me. Really looking forward to the next episode!

@paulgibbs4936 2 жыл бұрын

This one is the definition of inspiration. Well done lads.

@jamesmacdonald3060 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible!! Thanks for making this!

@jiseoblim 2 жыл бұрын

I love you guys!! such quality content. My eyes are blessed.

@kroeff_san 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful place! Amazing content as always 💯

@scottroegner 2 жыл бұрын

What an awesome adventure! Some brutal climbs but that final descent was epic! Killer edit - can't wait for the rest of the series!!

@Benji6914 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and congrats for sharing such genuine riding pleasure. Could feel your own happiness to be there and it made me happy as well and eager to ride my local roads more than ever. Keep up the good work and the good vibe !

@MostlyReading 2 жыл бұрын

I love it when you show the social aspect to riding with other people, super enjoyable to watch. Im thrilled that there is more to come! 🚴🏻‍♂️❤️

@roadglide 2 жыл бұрын

Epic Big Sur. Another planet. Love it. Well done mates. Peace.

@kingpluto8857 2 жыл бұрын

After having watched a lot of your vlogs I'm really convinced Hammerhead is the way to go!!!! And as always GREAT CONTENT

@SAFABrian 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Thanks for watching.

@robertmuckle2985 2 жыл бұрын

Def had me googling that HH....but the cost is a bit discouraging!

@kingpluto8857 2 жыл бұрын

@@robertmuckle2985 True but I guess for what it's worth I'll give the arm and the leg

@MalibuMoto 2 жыл бұрын

So dope!! Killing it 🔥🔥🔥

@rodrigosouza5768 2 жыл бұрын

what an epic ride... and the soundtrack was great as well!

@frankoqhairul3485 2 жыл бұрын

i love this, riding along forgotten route with the best buddy will be epic

@robertmuckle2985 2 жыл бұрын

That was awesome guys!!!...Thanks for taking us along! That sunset descent was almost like being there...but being there would have been da bomb!!!

@jorgefarias5792 2 жыл бұрын

What an amazing video! I was on Big Sur last on the summer 2020 before the Covid and this bring me a lot of memories from that trip. Cheers from Chile in South America, we have some amazing routes over here from the Andes to Patagonia, deserts, islands, lakes, so much fun to travel with our bicycles

@ncadvr 2 жыл бұрын

After watching this I realize that you are human. What a great video! Such hard work and so rewarding.

@SAFABrian 2 жыл бұрын

He's not the messiah, he's a very naught boy!

@ncadvr 2 жыл бұрын

@@SAFABrian 😆

@godlyintellect6311 2 жыл бұрын

Ya some beautiful views on this one mate, looking forward to more of this series, top tier stuff as always Safa.

@dwalinthedwarf4490 2 жыл бұрын

Safa, you & Alex were a true inspiration for me to go gravel. I got my new Continental Speed Ride 42-622 on and doing tracks.

@samomiotek7210 2 жыл бұрын

It's so fortunate we live near these awesome places to ride.

@rayh7094 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work and AMAZING music selection. I want the playlist now!!!

@aceetheone 2 жыл бұрын

Guys it was amazing video. It was fun to watch. Thanks a lot

@sleepcycle8032 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing, you guys killed it. Lived in the Monterey area for a good majority of my life and you really captured why so many people love it. Such an amazing end to the journey with the epic sunset. Really looking forward to the next 2 parts!

@shuicochea 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing ride amazing adventure congrats for the video your guys doing great work

@ianjwhitmore 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely incredible! Well done!

@liljohn3152 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible and I mean INCREDIBLE video... thank you so much for creating + sharing this masterpiece... So inspiring! Makes me want to get out there and ride!

@lufo5 2 жыл бұрын

Spent all day "gravelling" around my City in Italy. Every day can be epic, just enjoy cycling. Amazing content guys! Simply inspirational.👍

@bvatbdsubfigv 2 жыл бұрын

Just insane, the pictures,the Video, the ride. Keep Up the good work! Lots of love from Berlin❤️

@chasekparker 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. The end of this reminds me of the 90s Pointbreak, awesome.

@Snowman8251 2 жыл бұрын

Killer Video!! Can't wait for Ep.2!!! Man, the videos keep getting more and more epic!!! Brilliant work you and your Brother shared with us all! Thank You! You inspire me to get my Lazy Butt out and ride!

@publicnme235 2 жыл бұрын

Love this format.

@corbinwantland7669 2 жыл бұрын

Great video guys! Cant wait to get the bike out this weekend with the new tires!!

@faultlinegravel 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful video! Keep them coming guys!

@evcyclingfilms8556 2 жыл бұрын

Already looking forward to Ep 2!

@andredubois4601 2 жыл бұрын

That footage is stunning!! Great job!

@anthonymcneill1465 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning scenery of nature, the grueling aspects of the ride, all captured with technology and shared for all to view and enjoy. Thank you!

@dennislozada8867 2 жыл бұрын

Well done, Safa! I cannot wait for the next ep!

@josephpatar9827 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, special film! This is one of your masterpiece Safa... 🚲🚲

@fixedrider5912 2 жыл бұрын

Very inspiring for an old dude who just purchased his first gravel bike! Thank you guys

@plain-bagel 2 жыл бұрын

I used to ride down the Big Sur coast on the 1 a couple times a year on a road bike. The route from Monterey to San Simeon remains one of my all-time favorites. Awesome, rolling terrain, incredible views, and if you're lucky, beautiful marine wildlife sightings - I had the honor of seeing humpback whales, condors, and sea lions on multiple occasions. Thanks for the video, Brian. This one took me back!

@ez5969 2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome you included your route via Strava. Cheers bros

@liquidSpin 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Loss for words. Just Thank You SAFA for continuing to make such amazing videos for us to consume~ 🙏🏻

@SAFABrian 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😊

@dinglerdangler 2 жыл бұрын

Californian landscapes have these amazing colors, shapes and vegitation. enoyed the video safa!

@dinosaursr 2 жыл бұрын

Always fun to just not over plan and be curious when a intriguing road beckons. Here in Canada been doing that in my backyard (Northern Quebec). Big Sur is nice, went for a visit in 2019.

@tonywatson8101 2 жыл бұрын

Only one word fits.....EPIC !

@chokhou 2 жыл бұрын

Epic ride with film quality 👌

@madyogi6164 2 ай бұрын

Great adventure to have. Specially with good friends.

@MacLeanWright 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing, amazing film. Love the way it was shot, edited, and produced. I bet it was so much work hauling the camera gear around but your dedication really shows! Excited to see the future episodes

@SAFABrian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, definitely worth it. Just gotta keep feeding Alex sugar haha

@ady_mtb 2 жыл бұрын

Sick Video. what an adventure

@myyoutube3577 2 жыл бұрын

Michigan girl checking in - loved this video! Watched it while on the trainer so thanks for the beautiful scenery and laughs! Looking forward to more videos :-) Enjoy the ride 👍🏻

@fritz2934 2 жыл бұрын

this landscape is so beautiful and the roads look insane! also i love the music, nice work! OMG the ending - I have never seen such a brilliant cycling vibe in a video. incredible

@captainru_media 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect weather. 👌

@seanmcguire4486 2 жыл бұрын

This film is the definition of freedom

@kylehagertybanana 2 жыл бұрын

love your expressions. "...outta gears, nothing left but tears mate"

@Kallapryy 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the Hammerhead Sponsor. Them choosing you resulted in my first bike CPU purchase ever.

@SAFABrian 2 жыл бұрын

Good choice!

@Kallapryy 2 жыл бұрын

@@SAFABrian maybe we can talk them into adding your voice as a Audible Option. " Ok... We are going up a hill, down a hill, up a hill, down a hill... And then we're done."

@showlowitsqueentlee2737 2 жыл бұрын

battery is starting to go on my old elemnt bolt. hammerhead prob in my near future.

@broke_Homie_Kwan 2 жыл бұрын

This was a great video. Would like to see more like this

@buckroger6456 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! I hope more people in the Salinas valley see this and know that there's more places to ride then just Fort Ord.

@MarioXcore1 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent my man 🤙🤙

@davidpeters4914 2 жыл бұрын

I drove Nacimiento Ferguson a few years ago. I was pretty gnarly in a car, can't imagine what it would take to ride it on a bike. Good work gents!

@1fastsuperclown Жыл бұрын

If you guys were struggling up that hill then I know it was a MASSIVE hill! I'd been crawling up the hill on all fours eventually and with my back on my back. Great video! Love it

@tomaburque 2 жыл бұрын

Very enjoyable.

@steventnegri 2 жыл бұрын

I watched at work not signed in to my account, this was so awesome I had to come back just to give a Hugh thumbs up. Great ride , video,

@ADVRaiderKTM 2 жыл бұрын

Epic video guys!

@sadhu6740 2 жыл бұрын

Lived in a cabin on ridge road for about 6 months. Would regularly ride it as far south as Hearst castle. Well done fellas, cheers...

@SAFABrian 2 жыл бұрын

Damn, that sounds like heaven. Sign me up for a cabin on the ridge 👆

@gabochaverri Жыл бұрын

I love these peludos ❤️

@user-pv7rk9ye3q 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! Great message!

@BearCubTV 2 жыл бұрын

This video was awesome. Keep up the good content 👍

@mariocipollini1998 2 жыл бұрын

Did this route two years ago, so this brought back some great memories. Even remember that Petrol station in Cambria :) Saw my first whale when we descended back down to PCH. Tough, but perfect ride. Of all things we rode it the other way round.

@SAFABrian 2 жыл бұрын

Going the other way gives you a easier way up, although it would still be pretty intense haha. Not a bad direction, the big dirt descent at the end would have been fun too.