IT'S RAINING LOAM! (AND MONKEYS?) | Mountain Biking with Trail Cutter in Nagano Japan!

[@BCpov]

So what do you guys think of the rules? My riding style doesn't include much skidding, so it didn't affect my ride that much, but some of my friends would be disappointed. Also rules trying to keep the trails private was a bit of quandary, since once you ride there you know where the trails are. Reminds me of Coast Gravity Park, they don't want their trails on Trailforks, but obviously, once you ride there you know where the trails are.

[@gucass]

Skidding is fun and all but i like that the no skidding rules makes it so that there is no breaking bumps. So the trail is as smooth as a baby's bottom.

[@BCpov]

And the trails were very smooth here!

[@Graptos]

One simple rule, for every skid-you promise to come out to a trail day.

[@trailselektor3115]

Sometimes skidding is unavoidable. I guess they mean intentional skidding.

[@hobmarg]

Are the trails on private land there? I think it's a bit different in Canada if something is on crown land (which I think CGP is), they can't really prevent access unless they can argue you are creating a dangerous situation (pedaling up the access road at CGP would probably qualify). Similar to how ski resorts on crown leases cannot stop people from skiing down their runs, but they can limit skinning/hiking up during operating hours on safety concerns. Cat/heli ski tenures are the same, they can't stop sledders/ski touring but local community is usually very respectful as they know the economic value of the operators. Either way I wouldn't ever bother poaching something like CGP, as you know we just have so much access to stuff in BC it's not worth it.

[@tamserenity]

I love the sun shining through the leaves! It looks like a golden sky.

[@BCpov]

Fall seems like the perfect time to visit japan!

[@TheBeardedMountainBiker]

That has probably got to be one of the most picturesque trails I've ever seen, certainly one to add to the list of places to ride.

[@BCpov]

Really cool isn't it? Japan's fall colors are pretty epic!

[@roberthaptonstall502]

I know these videos are a little older, but since I live in Japan, I'm loving your videos.

[@BCpov]

Thanks Robert! Hopefully I can return someday to make some more!

[@ezekielmalachi5405]

I really like the Japanese series the trails are lovely. Keep up the Top Gear theme intro cracks me up everytime :D I’m hoping to see the usual quartet ie you James, Guillaume & Trevor back ripping the trails of BC soon. Cheers

[@BCpov]

They'll be back for sure! We've signed up for a few enduros already!

[@gogomtb1]

WoW! this flow makes you forget the lack of jumps! Nice colors too! And the guide has some style ^_^

[@BCpov]

Really nice trails there, and ya, Yuma knows how to ride for sure!

[@scotti_wan_kenobi]

Cool flowy trails in some seriously beautiful forest.

[@BCpov]

So much so! Love Japan in the fall!

[@TheLEGITstuff]

very beautiful. riding through the colors is amazing, definitely want to ride in Japan one day!

[@BCpov]

I recommend it! Really cool trails there along with the fall colors!

[@povtrails1219]

That trail towards the end looks fantastic. Great video!

[@BCpov]

Yeah, that last trail was the best one for sure!

[@MTBnorcal88]

Thanks for another good tour, I love the no skid policy! You are responsible mtn bikers!

[@philmean5603]

Another awesome video in this series. Thanks so much for sharing these. I'm loving the Japan series. All these trails look really fun. I liked how your guide mostly rode a hardtail, but on the steep DH bits he appeared to pull a full suspension rig out of nowhere :-). Did he switch bikes during the day? It took me a minute to figure it out. Ok, he's on a hardtail. No, wait, now he's on a Kona full suspension. Oh, no, now he's back on the hardtail... I could live with the no skidding rule, but it would be very strange to me to have to pay someone to guide you every time you went riding. What did you think of that? You only had one Japan video where you were able to just go ride solo.

[@BCpov]

Good eye on his bike! There aren't many that pay attention like that! He actually switched bikes at lunch time! We rode a few of the same trails 2x and in order to keep the edit a decent length and not show the same thing 2x I took the best sections from each lap! Yes, much of the riding we did in Japan was paid. There aren't many "public" riding networks there, almost everything is private land there. We did end up meeting a bunch of people throughout our trip and they took us on some cool "secret" trails :D I'll post those in the coming weeks!

[@grantfeddema5332]

I'll say it again, Love this series!! BTW, first half monkey you saw on your trip 😀!

[@kelvinmulder]

Amazing trails, just amazing

[@BCpov]

It's pretty special over there, quite different from where I come from.

[@anitamitchell3452]

This ride was down right magical!

[@BCpov]

Those fall colors, right!?

[@BlindstuffMTB]

Beautiful place, awesome flowy riding, great video! I guess I'm ok with the no skidding rule if what they mean is don't be throwing scandinavian flicks all over the place and drifting around, but you're bound to skip a few times with the rear tire if you're going fast enough.

[@BCpov]

Yeah.. I think in the end it turned out to be okay, like even the guide had a slide at one point. But when you have to sign a contract.. it's like.. ok this is really serious.

[@BlindstuffMTB]

BCpov strict rules like that usually exists thanks to the a holes. 1 of them can usually eclipse 100 decent people.

[@BCpov]

Yeah, it's true isn't it? Sad :( Sometimes we humans are too reactionary

[@mattholm8193]

I can respect the fact they want to keep exclusivity with the trails, but only if they own the land. Also, I think we can all agree a great trail isn’t just flow... abuse of a trail obviously can ruin the fun but there is a sweet middle ground as well. Good technical features arise from moderate abuse/use of a trail. Let em rip and allow those trails to get more diverse! Maintain when needed.

[@BCpov]

They likely have an agreement with the landowners, which is almost the same thing. You're right that technical features do come about from erosion! Definitely can attest to that on the north shore!

[@mattholm8193]

BCpov Right, for sure happens in Seattle just like North Vancouver. Love it!

[@glpf5]

Great video. Did you see anybody out there at all? Also, more Yuka, she's a riot!

[@BCpov]

Haha, I definitely wanna get a camera on her! She's so fun! We were the only tour that day.. so we only saw the monkey..

[@pseudomugilidae5897]

Sweet video, those trails look fun. Did your guide switch bikes part way through? I saw a Kona process 153 and also what looked like a steel hardtail.

[@BCpov]

Yes he did! Good eye, he switched at lunch time.

[@ThisIsGoingDownhill]

I was waiting to see this place. It fascinates me. When I saw Casey Brown riding here a few years ago it looked like the worst ride I have ever seen. They were terrified to accidentally skid. It just seemed strange . Seeing your experience changed my perspective a lot. I thought your Guide was pushing the boundaries of their own rules quite a bit. Anyways always love your vids.

[@BCpov]

I did have to ask the guide a few times to speed up :) I think he's boss wants him to keep it chill. The guide was a very good rider though!

[@mtbway4302]

so cool!

[@BCpov]

This was a fun day!

[@beardsleymcbearderton6492]

When did ya get the Wreckoning? I demoed one several times, ended up with a Sb 5.5. Very similar ride. The Wreckoning is a sick bike though dude!

[@BCpov]

Hey man, I had a problem with the slash in Japan and ended up with a wreckoning. I talk about it in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZWYpaCafah9jNU

[@beardsleymcbearderton6492]

Hope ya like the EVIL!!!

[@DenisNechaev]

Awesome style rider on hardtail👍very good trail #2 Your wife so nice ride👌))sorry my English)

[@BCpov]

No problem denis, I understand! Thank you for watching! Where are you from?

[@yuhotheclimber]

Try going to Fujimi Panorama Resort it is really fun

[@HunterR909]

On leaves, it's hard not to skid, But does that mean your not allowed to brake to keep you in control?

[@todaymtbvideo7046]

1st‼ nicevideo 頑張れ👊😆🎵

[@BCpov]

ようこそ！

[@martinrevs6360]

No skidding? It can't be helped when your having fun! Love to try Japan trails soon!

[@BCpov]

Yeah, I feel that way a bit as well. It's kind of part of mountain biking, though I would suggest not doing it on purpose!

[@EasongameplayStudio]

Wait.... Is guide riding a green kona percet or a green hardtail??? I'm getting confused

[@BCpov]

Both! He switched at lunch time!

[@EasongameplayStudio]

BCpov oh that makes sense, and I'm looking forward to seen or maybe ride with you on the trails of... Well anywhere in Vancouver and Whistler... Love your videos Eric!

[@mastermtbrides5467]

I wasn’t able to ride my bike in the trail cutter I’ve been wanting to ride that trail since is not that far from my home

[@davidmendes3337]

Wow!what a beautiful place to ride :D about the rules... it's so nice there,it's cool to try to keep it like that!

[@BCpov]

fair enough!

[@Stoo61]

Yes boooiii!!! Did a winter season in Japan shreddin pow and rode some road in Okinawa in the spring. Its my happy place for sure! Gotta get back with the bike!....and daaaaaamn I love Japanese people!!

[@BCpov]

Oh, man, I'd love to go back to ski! They get unreal snow there! We really wanted to go to Okinawa this trip, but we ran out of time. That place seems amazing!

[@polishguywithhardtospellna8227]

Don't you dare to touch that rear brake! The YSPD* is on your back! (* Yuka Skid Police Department) ha ha ha

[@BCpov]

Haha! But at the end she broke the rule too!

[@jonthemountainbikingviking4127]

You were a bad boy. Haha

[@BCpov]

I skidded! But then she did at the end of the video :)

[@Lukas-gd9we]

which bike do you have?

[@BCpov]

Hey Lukazz, I have an evil wreckoning!

[@BIKEITSN]

I want to ride there! I have snow and mud in my country right now :

[@BCpov]

Pretty snowy still here in Canada as well! Summer is coming though!

[@BIKEITSN]

I hope so :D

[@polishguywithhardtospellna8227]

I'm deeply disappointed that "today on BCpov..." no one "wanna see....baby" ha ha ha Greetings to Yuka 🤘 👍

[@BCpov]

Haha! Today she is the skid police!

[@javierviala4288]

Hello

[@BCpov]

Howdy!

[@mangohit3196]

i think i cant finish that and died at least 10 times

[@BCpov]

haha! With practice you can do it!

[@foosballer]

If it's not on Strava did it actually happen? Lol. You can't really blame them for their rules, this is their income, and way of life. No one wants blown out trails, from people with no respect.

[@BCpov]

Haha! Definitely did not happen ;) I've never signed a legal agreement covering that kind of thing though!

[@davidmain8696]

No flying monkeys?

[@sebfoster1260]

2nd lads

[@BCpov]

notification squad!

[@4Flavien4]

Filming a dead body in japan? reminds me of something...

[@BCpov]

haha, I totally didn't think of that until i saw that mentioned on reddit!

[@mikieson]

not that im a shredder or anything..but i wouldnt want to ride somewhere you cant make a mark. not very fun having to worry about something that just happens..strange..

[@BCpov]

I definitely abide by the ride don't slide rule, but to sign an agreement saying no skidding, that was a little weird for me!

[@georgebrown7446]

Hey, George from LADbible here. We love this video, please could we post onto our page? We will fully credit you, thanks!

[@BCpov]

Talking with you on FB :)

[@dont_hit_trees]

Skid police? More like fun police. Bad weather? Sure, close the trail. For me this take it a little to far. Strange how the Japanese car culture and bike culture are so different. Street drifting anyone?

[@BCpov]

That's a good point actually. I'm not that into the drifting scene, but it does seem quite counter to Japanese culture in general.