I climbed Templeton in Sedona and so can you!

Thanks to Sedona Real for providing lodging. Check them out for your next trip! bit.ly/SedonaTB
Templeton is arguably the most popular technical climb in Sedona. If you've ever ridden HiLine you've most likely faced this wall of a trail on the way out. I recently traveled to Sedona to check it out and was SUPER stoked when I helped coach a rider through one of the most technical moves. Follow along for the ride!
Check out the trail here:
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[@timfowler5373]

I love techy climbs! Brutal, challenging and thoroughly revealing of skills and fitness. Keep showing these trails Jeff!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

CRUSHED IT! Can't wait to give it a try when we're out there for the Festival!

[@williamhenry737]

Thanks for the great tutorial. I really appreciate you including the HR info. I'd get discouraged because I'd be near Max HR thinking everyone else is just going along easily.

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

William Henry nope. If you’re hurting everyone else usually is too.

[@666psicko]

Same here.

[@jddallager1699]

Jeff: You and Reeb have got to be the best team ever! Trail Boss, boss bikes, helping get kids on bikes, the list goes on. Well done and thanks!!!

[@SethBuckner]

awesome video! very clear coaching and directions also! your skills are sick!

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Seth Buckgnar thanks homie.

[@frederickhenley2845]

Awesome video. Me and a buddy were just talking about a lot of the climbs around sedona and its great so see they are doable.

[@hardtailparty]

Man, I wish I had known you were in town. I live 2 blocks from where you stayed. Would have loved to have connected.

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

hardtail party I thought you were in Tucson!

[@hardtailparty]

@@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss Nope, we live in Sedona. We'll connect soon...

[@hardtailparty]

So much respect Jeff. It's my goal to climb this one day. I have a feeling it'll take me a good 10 different days to clean it. I can get to the right hander, but I'm gassed by then, and I haven't been able to see the line 'till now. I'm going to go out and see if I can clean this based on your tips. Thanks for putting this together. Those stair steps after the left hander are brutal too. I"m not sure I can make it up those.

[@biketothetop]

Just watch Jeff's video at the trailhead and you'll do fine!

[@owencurtin1172]

Great videos Jeff! Thanks for keeping them coming so consistently. Winter would be a lot longer without you.

[@gregorykulinski2186]

Pure Awesomnessss !!! My soul scream for that landscape!!!

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

it's so beautiful

[@EmmaEs_YT]

Great a bit of both: awesome riding and coaching!

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

mhschonen thanks!

[@MikeinCC]

Love, love, love Jeff's videos!

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Thank you!!!

[@biketothetop]

Jeff, great to see you trail-side coaching on your way up and help that guy join your Trail Boss club. I was glad you didn't interupt your downhill run, fun, and cool music track to coach that non-Boss-like crew hike-a-biking at 6:47

[@brianfurtaw7893]

I was just watching your Hiline trail video and what goes better with Hiline then a climb up Templeton in the dark back to the car. Still amazed at this feat you make it look easy.

[@nancystrong7888]

The Templeton Trail connects from the Yavapai Point trailhead to the base of Cathedral Rock. For cyclists, connect to Hiline and Baldwin to make a killer loop.

[@stevencole7331]

Whats cool is the bike you used is a short travel bike up and down . With the trend getting longer for a while It feels like a turn back to the shorter travel bike and take some weight off the front end .

[@michaelgraci3138]

Another video with awesome content!! Keep em comin!

[@idolhandsjabronie6517]

That is a sweet looking frame, cheers bud!

[@kevinwooldridge8261]

Outstanding as usual brother! AND the cause... Sorry our contribution couldn't be more substantial😞but hopefully it will help😊 Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays to you and yours my friend! Thanks for sharing the Ride🤙✌🚵

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Dude we did it!! Thanks so much for your help

[@kevinwooldridge8261]

@@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss Kudos Jeff! Blessings brutha🤙

[@mwottawa1]

Um....way above my pay grade. Kudos to you Jeff. Definitely a Trail Boss!

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Michael Wottawa thanks Mike!

[@mwottawa1]

Jeff I am in the process of organizing another FTF on Long Island and wpuld like to invite you to join us. Please contact me to let me know [e-mail]

[@gspa072]

Those awkward turns are crazy. Awesome trail.

[@dimensionsofearth]

I Love the readouts especially the grade because the steepness doesn't always show on camera!

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

it's super cool right?

[@dimensionsofearth]

100%

[@themiddleagemasher8108]

I love Sedona,,,, Favorite trails are Hi Lione and Slim Shady.... One of these days I'm going to run into a Toob famous person !

[@dank3823]

Nice riding Jeff. Like the new ride too.

[@mtbmatt7275]

great job!

[@wizerats]

Killing it again. I need to get out and ride.

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Miller Lyfe Cru thanks homie.

[@BikeLifewithRob]

Epic Sesh Dude

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Bike Life with Rob thanks!

[@rotorwind177]

I have trouble walking my bike up that section! Haha

[@theurbanwheeler]

Great edit! I'm inspired as usual💪🏾

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

The UrbanWheeler awesome

[@kfivemtb]

the classic TB video.....i really like to see the heart rate and speed info. great video...bike looks sweet! :)

[@exploredom3690]

Sedona is a great riding spot, excellent choice! It always looks sooo much easier on video. I'd like to mention that Max heart rate for anyone is 220 minus their age.

[@biketothetop]

Interesting, max heart rate= 220-age So does that mean if I'm 160 bpm max, I can't do Templeton cuz Jeff is ~172 =220-48? It would be interesting if somebody published an estimated max heart rate requirement for every mountain biking trail. Then I could just show proof of my age to allow me to use my eMTB on any trail that descriminates based on age!

[@biketothetop]

@@exploredom3690 yes, I get it... I've been riding mountain bike for 25 years! I always know to stop before I explode :-) I do a lot of stamina building by riding long hard rides and going to the gym :-)

[@chassimpson3356]

@@biketothetop i've never found that calculation to be very accurate for many people , I'm 68 and my max on the bike (not in the lab ) is regularly 181 bpm not 152 . In 2015 it was 193 ( different computer ) so you dont need to sweat it if you don't match ' the formula ' 😊😊😊😊

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Yes the 220 minus your age is always a guestimate. I’m 48 so mine should be 172 but it’s been in that area since I was in my 30’s. I think I’m just a big animal with a slow heart rate. I have some friends that are much smaller and they can get into the 180s easy. A wattage requirement would be be a better indication but it really all depends on how for you are

[@exploredom3690]

@@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss I use a Bluetooth chest strap with my Garmin so it's accurate. I just don't want to see anyone hurt themselves just trying to have fun & exercise.

[@naysiploos]

Great video Jeff! I find it really helpful to show us how think when you go uphill. Question: Do you ride clipless?

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

I’m usually clipped in when I trail ride. If I’m riding bike park street or trails I’ll ride flats.

[@TheCrashingDad]

noice job!... I seriously want to tackle this...

[@DirkJaenike]

Nice clip guy... great to see that.... I will follow you..✌✌

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Jaxx Barrow thank you!!

[@dvharmonee]

I was just near that trail for new years, doing slim shady. I struggle with rocky climbs. I’m gonna try this

[@takbong_pogi]

"Like a boss" .....awesome...🤙

[@lidarman2]

Not sure how you do it Jeff, but your camera seems to show 'steep' well. My heart rate watching was climbing on that climb.

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

top secret! lol

[@lidarman2]

@@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss I know you would kill me on the trail anyway. Thanks for sharing the UNCLASSIFIED stuff. It is good stuff.

[@omaurorulesmtb]

What software do you use to get the data overlay on you video? Thanks! Great ride.

[@stickboyjp]

I love these!

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Jason Parrish thanks Jason.

[@666psicko]

Thats a beast of a climb. I'm still working on it. Probably wont get it though.

[@MTBZenMaster]

Agreed, down is always the funnest way 😊🤙🏽

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

agreed!

[@lostman65]

jeff! i was just there yesterday afternoon... attempted it, pushed my bike with my tail between my legs. it’s brutal physically, mentally, and technically.

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

It’s definitely tough!!

[@Gamebit450]

I don't think I could walk up this let alone take my bike up it lol. Thanx for the video!

[@rickkoehler3796]

You inspire. So after this, Horse thief, and the Waterfall do you dare the saddle of Pass Mountain while you’re in AZ.?

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Rick Koehler fell me more.

[@rickkoehler3796]

@@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss Pass Mountain trail is an 8 mile loop in Mesa Az. The west side is quite easy while the east half rivals South Mountain in Phoenix. Climbing through the saddle counter clockwise is brutal even with a few rest stops. I've never seen in cleaned in one go.

[@blueeyedbiker681]

Mornin' Jeff! Thanks for giving me something enjoyable to watch this morning so I don't have to watch all of that crap going on in Washington DC.

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Keithy G dame!

[@andrewrivera4029]

Yea I walked that section, nice Jeff!

[@BlacqueJacqueShellacque_]

Jeff's idea of "totally gassed" is about where I am at 100%. :P

[@V843v3r]

That hub sound amazing

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

rev headz it’s such a sweet buzz

[@adrianw3985]

I live in Arizona, Sedona is a great place.

[@crappypatty]

I've been able to get everything on Templeton except that first really tight turn with the trials hop. Can't wait til I get it down though!

[@GoatRidesBikes]

There is a beast little technical trail called Templeton in Palmer Park in Colorado Springs. Do the full loop clean (about 5 miles). Please.

[@RealMTBAddict]

Hey I live in Colorado Springs too!

[@GoatRidesBikes]

@@RealMTBAddict Home town. I'm there a few times a year, but now live in SW MO.

[@RealMTBAddict]

@@GoatRidesBikes Well Palmer is still tech as ever. They even turned the Chutes into a bike only downhill trail with lots of tabletops and tight berms. So nice without hikers and dogs on the trail.

[@GoatRidesBikes]

@@RealMTBAddict I was out there a few weeks ago, same week they opened Chutes DH only. I rode the Chutes for years...all the way back to about 1999. Always so sketchy blasting downhill and never knowing if you were about to encounter a hiker. Crazy thing as many riders insisted on riding UP the Chutes too. Just asking for trouble. So glad they made it DH only. We only got to ride a few hours when we were there, we hit one of our old favs Ute Valley. Super impressed with all the changes and additions there too.

[@KowalskiVanishing_Point]

I'll never do this. But, I do bike less extreme rocky technical stuff. Wondering if you bike with clip ins or flat sole. If flat sole do you have any instructional videos showing flat sole trial hops? Thanks

[@jsey12]

I love Arizona!

[@RD1R]

Sweet! Whats that trail at 0:46 ? Looks like a fun jump!

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

R D that was on a trail named “jump trail”

[@RD1R]

@@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss nice, Sedona doesn't seem to have a ton of jumps. But I couldn't find "Jump Trail" on my forest service trail map...

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Look on trail forks. It’s on there

[@FalcoBikes]

My heart rate hit 180 just watching this from my couch!

[@RealMTBAddict]

Does your Wahoo update elevation every second? My Garmin 520 only updates every 20-30 seconds so I don't know if it's accurate. Thanks and keep pedaling!

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Mountain Bike Addict I’m not sure how often. It in my experience it’s more accurate than my garmin was.

[@RealMTBAddict]

@@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss Thanks for the response.

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

You are my MTB Yoda!

[@soulsurfer8797]

My man...DJ hit that like hold my Beer Bro. #Nailedit!

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

That was so awesome seeing him hit it!

[@jasonmcconnell9582]

Nicely done. Where's the V3 bike check? hahahahah

[@rjahn3000]

Dang nice! I was going to try that with my Trek Marlin but then maybe not:)

[@2901kali]

IMPRESIONANTE!!!!!!!

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Carlos Caligiuri thank you!!

[@8664antonio]

nice ride.

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Singletrailrider thank you

[@juliebirb7162]

You are so amazing!

[@jasonw820]

I clean it with flats on a specialized enduro . No clips for me haha

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Jason W Rad!!

[@ZenithMortgage]

Jeff, different sort of tech question...how do you get the Wahoo data into your videos?

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

ZenithMortgage I use the Garmin app. Lol. Download the Virb edit app it’s free

[@ZenithMortgage]

Jeff Lenosky Sweet, thanks. I’ll see you around sometime, I think we know some of the same people.

[@mikieson]

nice

[@tgoods5049]

Sweet ride

[@jaredpacebikes]

Definitely already did this lol. Didn't know how to get back after hiline

[@Bubblygoat]

Hey Jeff! Do you clip in for super technical stuff like this?

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Claire Sands yes!

[@nathanyamaha465]

Do they have a bike rental place there?

[@hardtailparty]

Yes. Over the edge and Absolute bikes are both fantastic.

[@mc7770]

Deadly...!!!

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

No first comment club for this video but check back next week for a cool prize.

[@biketothetop]

I'm glad this was a not a first comment Club, because I was still sleeping off my gym workout from last night on west coast time when it posted :-) I rode Templeton both directions on a loli-pop route many years ago, I think it was before High Line Trail existed. At least I had a max heart rate that let me ride most of it back then! p.s. I sent you an e-mail per your request for the Austin, Texas comment. Did you see it yet? Thanks!

[@jacobkantor3886]

is this east or westbound?

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Jacob Kantor ohhhhh I started typing and then started looking and never responded. That’s starting at the river and climbing up. I’m sure if you look at Trail forks the elevation profile will make it pretty easy. If I remember correctly it’s opposite of that it shows as a direction.

[@MTB_Central]

Top! your bike frame is alloy or carbon?

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

It’s aluminum

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

You can check it out at Reebcycles,com

[@piciu256]

No I can't really, there is this thing, it's like a huge bowl of water, I think it's called an Ocean, that separates me from the possibility of clearing that climb ;)

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Piotr Sulej lok. That could be a problem

[@MTBinKY]

Just lower the seat about an inch and float over it. ;)

[@cparm08]

How much travel is that bike

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Connor Parmelee Mtb 130 rear but you can convert that same frame to 150 as well.

[@kc2tju]

Did you have to sit through the time share pitch to get that room?

[@mikematysek6663]

Rockinnnn 🗿

[@robertruggles6067]

Uh, I'll hike this one :)

[@georgeb9189]

Professor!

[@drewsenthused6079]

Looks like the effort:risk:reward ratio is way off.

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

It's a TON of effort, not a lot of risk and a medium amount of reward!

[@thatsTrudeau]

What bike computer is he using anyone know?

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Nick that’s a Wahoo Roam. It’s a little big but awesome.

[@thatsTrudeau]

Jeff Lenosky awesome thanks. Always enjoy your vids and learn a lot!!

[@MountainPerson]

No, I cannot. I know one guys who's cleaned it and he's prob the best Sedona local

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Trying is half the fun!

[@bike_somm]

Like. A. Boss. 🤘🏼😂

[@TheLAKERSareGodsTeam]

4:41 170 HBPM cuts me out at my age.

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

If you’re in good shape you can go less. Heart rate is different for everyone.

[@jacobkantor3886]

This trail is 40x funner the other direction

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Jacob Kantor I won’t disagree with that.

[@lesternuique]

im done with biking😭

[@gilvillamor5066]

looks like giant trance % design

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Negative!

[@thorbreakseverything1836]

should have stayed at the Sugarloaf Lodge

[@pasha_houston]

i hate myself for still living in Houston :(

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

I’m on a plane leaving Houston right now. I’ve been here for 3 days. Check out the Rockstar Energy Park it looks awesome.

[@pasha_houston]

@@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss i know all the trails here, so i thought - i havnt heard of that one yet. ill check it. thank you !

[@JamesNoBrakes]

When you use trials, you can literally climb anything. Lets see you climb it without ever stopping.

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

JamesNoBrakes burnnnnnnn 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@JamesNoBrakes]

@@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss No doubt it's burning. It's just for me, at some point it stops being mtb and starts being trials. Different disciplines. Sure, there is some cross-over, but always moving forward is part of mtb for me.

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

JamesNoBrakes since your screen name is no brakes I understand why you feel like that. For me progressing on an MtB is trying to ride everything. NO ONE is riding that trail without a hop. It’s impossible as it’s close to 180 degrees and chunky as heck. If it takes 3 hops I’d rather do what it takes than avoid the challenge.

[@JamesNoBrakes]

@@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss We used to be able to ride that trail without a hop, it's since eroded significantly. Attempts have been made to shore it up, as shown in your vid. I just feel that when the tech on the up passes a point where even the most skilled riders can't keep moving forward by pedal power, it excludes too many mtbers that will never be able to develop that fitness and the skills. I do think such trails should exist in limited numbers, but sparingly for that reason. Riding up Hiline, Made in the Shade or Cow Pies is funner for me for these reasons.

[@zachofall]

Templeton isn't that hard. Ride it as a connector uphill all the time

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Thats awesome!

[@owencurtin1172]

Jeff

[@billycolegrove]

Jeff: if you’re going to ride Hiline, you’ll have to climb Templeton Me: welp, guess I won’t be riding Hiline. 😂

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

lol! Give it a shot, worse comes to worse you can always push up.

[@winnguyen443]

Nice to see it’s doable for me. Not!!!

[@mrdrifty6580]

You're going the wrong way

[@TimKroop]

WASPs fucking up'n'down. rich bikes. where are Minorities?