I Tried to Ride My Bike Down This DEADLY Trail (5 sketchy spots)

[@remymetailler]

Flying Monkey really is a tough trail. So hard to flow down it!

[@BCpov]

Janky as F!

[@Alexandros_Patsialidis]

You two are a real blast to watch! You are so natural and humble in your riding, the decisions you make and the way you cut your vids, allowing us to see your ‘’failures’’ and all the mental struggle… This isn’t about shredding, it’s about mountain biking and everything that comes with it, and that’s what I love so much about it! You are a great team, thanks once again 🙏🏼🤙🏼

[@isaaclyon8478]

To those of you saying “Oh that looks nothing, this trail is rideable.” Do not underestimate the GoPro effect. This is one of the most ridiculous trails I’ve ever ridden, and the only trail that can really compare to this with the exposure is the portal at Moab, and that’s a whole deal of it’s own.

[@bkxc]

Workin' the earth! Glad you two got through it and got some WINS!

[@BCpov]

Looking forward to your Moab videos, i know you guys did some tricky stuff out there!

[@WeekendPirate]

Such an extreme rocky landscape! Looks fun and challenging

[@BillSkatez]

I have to say that seeing a new video from you this morning just brightened my mood by like 50%. I haven't even watched it yet 😂 thank you Eric!

[@BCpov]

I hope you were still in a good mood after watching it as well! 😄

[@BillSkatez]

@@BCpov Always! Your content is some of the best out there! Always expanding your comfort zone is my favorite kind of content 👍 I feel like you get to see the real person during an intense learning experience. Keep up the wonderful work!

[@theutahmtbiker3429]

@@BillSkatez your sooo right I love it when he posts

[@CP-qx2ff]

Really enjoy your content. Everything from the sound track, editing, voice over commentary, and camera work come together to create a really cinematic quality to your story telling.

[@topspot4834]

Eric and Seth are the goats of voice over commentary.

[@topspot4834]

Exposure terrifies me. Despite knowing I'm fully capable, I have nothing to prove to myself or anyone else. It's times like that I remind myself why I ride in the first place. If I don't ride a feature the first or second time I approach it, I don't do it. Everyone has their own style and comfort level, and I'm well aware of that epic video Eric made at the end of last year, but for me, giving myself the option to bail usually leads to me never doing it. If I'm approaching a jump out drop I'm uncomfortable with, I don't allow my mind to have an out. That just leads to run up after run up. If I attempt a feature a 3rd time, it means I'm doing it no matter what. For me that always helps.

[@localeboy5176]

Never entirely realize how trees really affect our confidence. Especially with techy and janky lines, but great job at pushin through man! Congrats on 400k btw!

[@Shepski15]

Not riding a trail or walking technical features shouldn't be looked at as a failure. It's just making a decision.

[@unknownguyguy9996]

And probably the wiser one ;)

[@sauce1232]

It is still a failure. A decision to fail.

[@mtb284]

@@sauce1232 are u joking?

[@sauce1232]

@@mtb284 No

[@mtb284]

@@sauce1232 probably why u on the greens

[@thelorider7152]

Yuka’s “Oopsee!” Was hilarious 😂

[@jimm244]

This is maybe your best vid to date! I’ve had many a ride where I’ve left bruised, bloody, and even broken…but the ones I’ve left defeated are always the worst. Your perspective is great! Knowing that riders of your skill level walk a feature now & again adds normalcy to my occasional bike-hikes. Thanks for this one.

[@realRyanMeade]

If you get to New Hampshire, stop by the Hurricane Mountain trail system in North Conway!

[@allenrichards5086]

Glad you're in the neighborhood, I've done FM enough times to claim to have ridden all the features but that dang drop in. The line over the rocks is probably easier than the up and around to the left, but man is the commitment and consequences equally high. Four kids, a wife, and a mortgage are enough to keep me away lol. Great job you two, inspiring work!

[@ItsLevi-]

That’s awesome!!!

[@BillSkatez]

No low touch!? She must be low-key mad at you for something Eric 😂 great video man!

[@thebrickist8859]

Congrats on hitting 400k, not sure how recently! You'll get a million soon! Keep up the work and I love these types of vids!

[@callumd.4585]

Absolutely stunning scenery and videography. 👍

[@ChronoCard]

Yeah, the dirt in southern Utah is vicious when it's wet. I'm glad you came back and re-did Flying Monkey, though! Progress!

[@patrickbarrett5790]

Great progression for you both. That trail looks brutal! Nice redemption! Cheers!

[@d-nicebikes]

Love seeing these accomplishment vids! Good on you both for going back to one of the hardest trails you've done in the past and getting redemption. That Utah mud looks like wet concrete, lol, at least the trails were dry. Great riding, Eric/Yuka!

[@bigsid3011]

Excellent video. Wicked scenery. Awesome accomplishments for both of you. Ride Captain Ride!

[@RockBoy286]

I would say never be too concerned with redemption. This is all about having fun and not falling off a cliff.

[@simoncooper3898]

you guys should come back up-to Redding California because that trail that you rode last time was redone and it absolutely SICK

[@chrisgoescross9252]

I'm in love with the visuals and the narration of your videos.

[@nicholasa5404]

Good job! Proud of you both!

[@AFugax]

Nice work you two!!!

[@joysassoon9003]

I admire the both of you for facing your fears and returning to session these features. Yuka, you inspire me as a female cyclist who loves to mtn bike!

[@jamesroberts3642]

Love the ending..."what? No low touch??" ..."No...No"

[@sivertbraastad6891]

Congrats on 400k subs🎉 Amazing vid BTW

[@elmerfrejoles98]

You guys did it and you both lived to tell about it!

[@justinneufeld5623]

Congrats on 400k!

[@manuelaguntern4403]

I love your videos! You have such a nice voice and the content is great!

[@benediktmerl4510]

I just watched your video and then the footage by Vinny T on the same trail. It really is eye opening to see the comparison between a pro smashing a trail and a competent regular rider struggling with features the pros are just zipping over. You can both be proud of your progression, that was a scary bit of riding.

[@B1KER]

Great riding from you both. It's funny how in your memory things aren't quite as bad as they were. I do this with some stuff in my mind every time I go to Arizona. Then when you get there, you are reminded why it intimidated you before. As usual, good job getting over the fear.

[@MTBinKY]

After "low touch" comes "too slow touch". LOL Very nice riding!

[@tiagoweyne6661]

Great stuff as always!!!

[@mtbville]

400k that's amazing 🤩 Congratz 👍🔥

[@jamesroberts3642]

This is a really good channel...Good job guys

[@sifredi082]

The last seconds of the video are the best😂👍

[@christianhawk2396]

Love this adventure guys! That trail looks insane! lol!

[@GamingEwees]

You guys inspired me to go biking on lots of trails near me, thank you! I feel the same with exposure therapy, because today i rode some trails that were very twisty and my buke kept stopping and it was hard to start again, but i think i can pass these trails with more practice

[@aangleropr]

Love you guys, nice job. Best MTB youtube channel.

[@boblipsch4450]

What a fantastic vid again, I always wait for the moment you post one again. Keep up this fantastic work man💪🏼

[@nathaniel5291]

Exposure is no joke in Utah. Went down portal in moab a couple years back, hit that same mental block on those exposed cliffs. It's really tough to ride stuff normally within your skill level on a cliff edge.

[@danielsal5442]

Great vid! You really know how to tell a story

[@delliottk]

You guys continue to inspire! Some janky biz! Hope you received shirts! Thank you for videos!

[@natsudragniel8531]

Finally a new Video. I have dying for a new one

[@nathanbeck5960]

Your content really is amazing!!!!

[@mtb_king2716]

I get how scary that cliff side bump is. It’s kinda tilted to the side towards the exposed cliff. Like you said one little mistake could kill you. I just went to a mountain bike trail today and there was a MASSIVE ravine next to us (about a 130ft drop). The trail was constantly bumping up then down and the small slabs of rock inside the bumps were really slick as it had been raining for the past week. I managed to clear the features there and I felt so good afterwards. Hopefully when y’all get back you’ll be able to clear all the features that you want too!!! Come down here and ride at SC. Biggin Creek, Wannamaker North Trail, and I are waiting for you!!!

[@muppie5111]

400k !

[@DirtyPandaMTB]

Stoked for the progression guys!!! Hahaha awesome work! That place looks amazing and gnarly as 🤣 also low touch is a no no 😝

[@FrANTiXzz]

Finally a new video!

[@grimaceg1253]

Nice job guys!

[@hansg4997]

Safe ride guys!🤙

[@josiahhorning2813]

We were in Moab yesterday!

[@ItsLevi-]

I would die on this trail 😂🤣🤣 you guys are awesome!!! How behind are you guys on your videos?

[@thepedalsadvocate7389]

GREAT video. I would be effing TERRIFIED!!!!

[@sketchy1792]

2:07 - Ah, the classic 'claggy' UK mud - It's the norm here in winter, spring and fall.......

[@Kajsjdkj]

Sick trail!

[@herosliveforever3134]

Welcome to Southern Utah.. Red clay central. Hahahha. Got to love it.

[@kaiafrazier9427]

Heck yeah!!!!

[@matthewlowe7702]

This video made my day! Stay gnarly!

[@huddymuddy]

the guy that had the smashed helmet must of been flying

[@ArneCopeland]

Love the videos keep em up

[@Mr229357]

Well done. Be careful 😊👍🏻👍🏻

[@HYDROPHILPLAYS]

Oof, what a way to celebrate 400k subs! 🙌🏼

[@antaltieri7154]

I've saved myself so many times by hugging trees near home. Travelling to Utah recently had me terrified of that exposure. Different world for sure

[@BlackFlag94]

In the UK, that level of mud is expected on every winter ride and it SUCKS!

[@KestrelYI]

Nice editing on that last jank section :)

[@Ben_Kasper]

i think 10:35 could be one of the coolest pics ever

[@robp3431]

That kind of riding I enjoy watching on my laptop (only) ..... In my 50's and that risk is well-beyond reward 🙂

[@jamiestratton7925]

Careless going back to this trail with so much consequence while confidence is a complete polar opposite. Previous videos have seen you shy away from very simple features. I mean no disrespect here, but going back to basics occasionally to bolster skills and confidence is a game changer

[@05GDF]

Goood job guys helll yea🤘

[@ryanmrodriguez]

My personal theory is it is best to ride this trail at least two or three times in one day. That is the best way to find and optimize your flow!

[@dronexvideos1083]

Probably easier said than done but would love more new content from you guys!

[@adamweb]

I've been to Virgin multiple times and never knew where Flying Monkey's name originated! The more you know!!

[@aisuhieta1047]

最後のタッチのやりとりがツボｗ

[@bikewurks1757]

You guys did great.........everyone puts a foot down at some point

[@matthewfontaine7172]

Hi do you have any tips to clean rust of a bike chain?

[@RidingMyBestLife]

Love this trail .. but don’t ride it anymore . It caused way to many scratches on my bike 🤣. Those rocks are unforgiving . Glad you got through it much better .

[@zakdk1]

awesome!!!!!!!!!

[@BUFORDDABOT]

Eric if you ever see this I have a question for you my local bike/ski Parc is sugarloaf nb you guys have been here before and on lift post number 3or4 there is a bcpov sticker was it you that put it there ?

[@BUFORDDABOT]

And also me and my friend love your videos. and we noticed the sticker

[@BikeLifewithRob]

Muddy AF…that’s a crazy trail man

[@johnnydoe66]

Swallowing your Pride is better than serious injury or Death.....Take the wins when you can and just take the losses as learning experiences

[@amgoatee3700]

I think you should change the gopro cam which without gimbal so your ride will be much better and more confident.

[@FlowFinderUSA]

Question, what fender are you guys running?

[@elliot604]

you should go back to the bike ranch in kamloops

[@McQuiveyTA]

from st George Utah pretty close

[@dincykins6169]

you should really come through the midwest sometime

[@JasonFoxLCB]

NO LOW TOUCH! I usually watch your videos and think that, with enough improvement, I could follow suit. No way on this stuff. Don't care how good I ever get -- exposure is not my friend.

[@aidenfrench7867]

Sedimentary rocks

[@Mattyhoohoo-Roblox]

400k! subs! WOW!

[@popefang]

What is that at 1:50? A fever dream?

[@4martys]

Glad to see Ur homage to Jordie Lunn (Rough AF). Push ups and an opposite hand throw, these need to be done.

[@troymortimer3487]

what an improvement. top work!!!! i can't believe you don't wear elbow pads. even getting a detachable face as well. those rocks are skin destroyers. eek....

[@HeintjeMTB]

This looks so easy. Thankfully I know how much GoPro affect you'll have here. So it sure is very gnarly. Respect for riding it.

[@sukokino2409]

Hahahaha poor Yuka,, so much mud

[@newplayer3861]

What is the song in the begging of the video

[@omargv780]

Scary