My First Race in the Expert Class was a Little Tough... // Hubapalooza 2021 Enduro

[@PeterCPRail8748]

It's not about winning, it's about the progression and experience. Good result despite the challenges!

[@mercenarygodOG]

My first time in expert as well. Crashed hard in both stage 3 and 1. Pretty bummed on how much time that cost. But at least we didn't get snowed out or hit by the plague.

[@pricrd22]

"One footed and full of shame" ---- I relate to this often. Primarily the full of shame part.

[@TheShredist]

So much shame...

[@workhorsemtb7075]

Yeah, so much shame...

[@jesshopson7702]

I met you there by the beer gardens. Keep doing what you’re doing. It was my first race after getting back into mtb after a long time... crashed every stage and ended up damn near last. But I still had a rad time and will be back next year.🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@TheShredist]

Thanks for stopping me and saying hi, it made my day!

[@FlowHunter]

My favourite thing about enduro racing is how good you feel after finishing all the stages, you feel nothing but stoke and like your position no longer matters!

[@B1KER]

Even if you weren’t stoked with the results you were definitely cooking and made a great video out of it.

[@TheShredist]

My skin was definitely cooking. My arms looked like a lobster bake that night.

[@BubbaAkaDerek]

Bro! I was there cheering you on at hotgates with some friends. You did great!

[@MrGavinmccolgan]

Props for going for it, you'll bounce back !

[@workhorsemtb7075]

I love watching people race enduro stages. Thanks for putting this out. I loved it. Great job!

[@oldkicker8958]

You get better, it’s your first time in that class. I used to race hares rambles so I know exactly how you feel. You wanted to be in the top 50% I’m guessing then start placing. I’m with ya my friend!👍

[@charlesbrowniii8398]

Great vid; I'm glad you pulled it through on Hot Gates - that was close. I practiced it several time during the week, was all ready to go, and then they said non-pro/non-experts had to do the go around. The go around sucked and I had never ridden it, but oh well, it was a beautiful day. Until I blew out my carbon rim on Stage 4.

[@aaronwaderides7209]

At least you guys can race, Ontario Canada is in lockdown do to COVID i enjoyed the racing coverage make wondering if i should try a Enduro race i wonder if my YT ISSO would hold up , plus the 50 year old man on it lol

[@markerman9047]

I went riding there last Sunday slid out several times going around berms dust is brutal right now!

[@caribbeanmtbtrails]

good stuff brother , i cant wait to partake in my first race ever , tho dont think i would do that great either.but no matter what i respect the fact you went for it .... 2020 was rough for everyone so yeah don't beat yourself up about it your going to bounce back for sure.

[@somethingelsehere8089]

Loved the video - thanks for sharing!

[@THEholmeat873]

The Vander is a beast

[@jessey4556]

Love that the first “shit” gets bleeped, but in the Shute the “fuck fuck fuck” lives on! Haha, the world needed to feel all of that one.

[@TheShredist]

Lol, I feel like 'heat of the moment' cursing is more justified than in casual conversation.

[@nosreuter]

Seems like a rough race to do in the beginning of the season. Going from wet conditions to really loose dirt and gnarly rocks. Good thing the cardio and stamina usually is on 🔥 this time of year!

[@TylerBoothGolf]

Glad you had fun & man, was it dusty! I didn't end up making it out, but prob saved some skin doing so 😂

[@themoefosho]

I saw you out there. It was my first race, and I got my first podium. The race was so fun. At least you didn't have to sit and wait for hours. Nice work.

[@pnwshredder2559]

that was my first enduro race ever i did the open class I got 29/47 not to bad but i defiently wasnt riding my best that day. i needed better endurance lol overall it was a great time i will be doing it again thats for sure.

[@enduroironmanpv]

Do you use SPORT RX on goggle? it'd be cool to see a review on that product

[@ubecru5896]

good job

[@DanielAlcon]

Soon as you said smooth, smooth, take the easy line you got nothings but boulders and rocks

[@gatorade2277]

That 1 dislike doesn’t belong here

[@frauddetector6129]

Yardsales dirt looked a bit better on the lower section.

[@kylesmith4686]

Do you know of any enduro races coming up this summer in southern idaho?

[@loamymtb]

Is there a resource for finding all the enduro races in this area? I've looked around but was only able to find the cascadia dirt cup. I'm glad I know about this one now for future years though!

[@karlmiller7841]

I was wondering how the new bike performed????

[@TheShredist]

New bike was awesome! It was definitely me that made the mistakes, and I just ordered a size heavier spring for the back. Overall extremely pleased.

[@tehjawsome]

About to move up from beginner to sport in my next race so I pre-emptively feel your pain! But hey, gotta keep the bar high, right?

[@zachdotwags]

You did a lot better than I would have done, haha. What sag and tire pressure do you run for your Enduro races?

[@TheShredist]

Around 25%-28% sag, and like 26ish psi in the tires.

[@elliotlandry7409]

Hey man, i know you love sarah but think of riding with a silicon ring or no ring.. an also don’t google finger degloving 😰 good job on the race !

[@TheShredist]

It's definitely a thought, degloving is nightmare fuel...

[@denesk2794]

I "sucker-punched" a tree the very exact same way this weekend.... it was the "electric" pain that made me not feel my arm for the rest of the descent .... must suck in the middle of a race .... I had at least time to stop and check if I still had fingers :O

[@TheShredist]

Honestly, the adrenaline of the race makes you ignore until the bottom. Then it sets in lol

[@kamrontodd7985]

Dam I was looking for u there would love to ride with you one day man love your videos

[@benwigginsbikes]

That looks loose and rowdy. I moved up to expert half way through my first enduro season last year and actually placed a little better on a season average. So many sandbaggers in the amateur class.

[@johnnydoe66]

Truth be told, you seemed faster in the last stage when you were just having fun. About those fingers, I have smashed my pinky fingers multiple times against trees and rocks. I may have actually broken my right one because it turned purple, swelled up, and was severely painful to bend. It's been two months and every time I just bump it, it turns purple and swells right back up at the middle joint. Wide bars are great for most things, but not narrow rocky gaps.

[@CostcoMann]

why is my heart racing

[@kaleb_hyll]

Sara gave me a sticker and the orange fender at hubba palooza it was sick thanks

[@TheShredist]

Rad! She mentioned she gave some away, glad you enjoyed the swag 🤘

[@sarashley808]

😉

[@shredeasy8580]

You ever thought of racing in clips man?

[@TheShredist]

I've tried it before, definitely more of a hindrance for me than if I just stick with flats.

[@shredeasy8580]

@@TheShredist ah fair enough man, I recently switched to clips, after blowing feet quite allot on the rough trails we have In Christchurch NZ, for me I enjoy it cause it' makes commit quite abit more. But it does add another pychological element to riding. Suppose there's differnet benefits to both flats and clips.

[@TheShredist]

I would definitely like to cash in the on benefits of being clipped in, im sure one i got used to it it wouldn't be so bad lol.

[@trailtracker5394]

Wish I could go racing. All events are cancelled 😕

[@mustclime5311]

where is the mud? wet roots? rain?........you have no idea how good you have it.

[@anthonybristow7084]

How much GoPro effect is there?

[@BMOutdoorz]

A lot

[@andreasmurrell8942]

What class did you race before expert? And how many miles was the race?

[@TheShredist]

I was in sport last year, just moved up one class. And my guess on mileage might be 8-10? I could be way off though...

[@bmaclaps]

So there was a local young lady who raced and she crashed in the Hot Gates area. Face planted so hard her sunglasses cut into her above her eyebrow. She ended up needing stitches. She also gashed her leg open the size of a silver dollar from her handlebar. At least you didn't have that kind of day!

[@TheShredist]

That's horrible, never like to hear of injuries like that, hope she heals up quick!

[@ShreddingSpree]

Duuude I felt your pain in the chute where your hand hit the rock. Looked like you were out of your flow and gripping the bars a little tight! Blown out trail doesn’t help the confidence either. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@TheShredist]

Definitely had the earlier in the week practice crash in my head. Some days you just don't ride well! Still fun though!

[@kirkjohnson1551]

thumbs up for the trucker 'stache. Solid riding too. Hundred bucks if you cut your hair and pull the wolverine look for a video.

[@nicholeschofield2550]

NOICE! Let me now when you are going to beacon. I actually just got my bike back from two wheeler and can't wait to ride again after overshooting a jump on Hollywood and snapping my Derailer hanger. I saw your truck a while ago for my brothers birthday ride and he really wanted to meet you but we had to leave. You can check out his channel if you want to at "grant schofield"

[@mrbasketball9868]

Eating a stinger for an enduro😭😭😭

[@TheShredist]

Nutrition is different for everyone and stingers work well for me 👍