Ride THROUGH mud pits, NOT around them

[@poormansmtb5204]

Seth was that trail mix you was eating

[@jamiethacker675]

I've seen videos of him riding, that's not the first time he's tasted that. :)

[@meltedgyrofpv8477]

Jamie Thacker yep

[@mikagami69]

Niiiiiiicely done

[@MTBinKY]

Guess he forgot his grub.

[@HazBoz-ds8hr]

Just gonna state the obvious HE DIDNT EAT IT

[@DailyMTBRider]

At first I thought this was an episode of "My Strange Addiction"..... and that I wasn't alone.... dirt eaters unite!

[@LiftedAdventures]

i knew there was something off about you.... 😋

[@powedits4447]

Blue trails have the best tasting dirt. Especially at Whistler ;)

[@PulledPurk]

I like ketchup on my dirt

[@Shubham_shubhaka]

I do jumps on speed breakers, is that a good idea too. Also my friend tells me not to ride on sand with hybrid tires, cause it might damage the tires in some way. Is that true?

[@chrisoldhams7771]

Visible confusion

[@thomasgillis-vigil4867]

Hey Seth I been in the hospital because I broke my arm after a 20ft jump on my enduro bike and you have been so awesome I been watching you for 6 months. I just want to let you know your such an inspiration to me. Thanks

[@TaylorBarronn]

Thomas Gillis-Vigil puny jump

[@johnleonard5532]

@@TaylorBarronn I don't see you doing anybetter

[@johnleonard5532]

@@TaylorBarronn you have no room to talk "shred machine"

[@TaylorBarronn]

tyler chill out man I was just kidding.. ;)

[@duncansar]

tyler woosh

[@RealMTBAddict]

Thanks for making this! As a trail maintainer this grinds my gears, riding through the mud is the best way to keep the trail singletrack. Can't tell you how many times I've fixed widened trails and finding logs to choke them off with. I have a Rogue Hoe Rhino tool that's perfect for grading and digging drainage. Singletrack should be no more than 12" wide on smooth sections. If you really love singletrack then you'll ride through the mud and then come back and improve drainage or add some rock armoring. We can all make the trails nice and sustainable, just takes some time off the bike. And you'll feel a great sense of accomplishment for helping.

[@defib]

social trails - i like it. i've only heard Desire Paths before

[@calebdavenport1231]

DEFIB IS ON HERE? WHAT!

[@morbidlyobesecat7829]

1 year ago 33 likes Logic 100

[@BegginersGuidetoCode]

Wait, ur a MOUNTAIN BIKER? (or at least like it)

[@micahgoodson9988]

*Why did I jut watch a guy eat dirt on KZbin*

[@micahgoodson9988]

Thank you *Seth*

[@Finu23GamerDE]

@@micahgoodson9988 why are you *always writing like this*

[@micahgoodson9988]

Finleyyy *idk I like it...*

[@Martin-xh1hd]

@@micahgoodson9988 you shouldn't

[@lw-je5km]

forbidden pollo why *shouldn’t he*

[@bradley2042]

I love how much commitment he took to literally eat dirt

[@sir1tapp763]

That was take 23

[@charliegarbett8631]

Here in the uk we ride whatever the weather! It more fun it the rain!

[@mymorristribe]

Sadly, American riders get all snarky about riding when the trails are wet. It's almost like a cultish thing.

[@BenNemec]

@@mymorristribe That's because in places with clay-based soil riding in the wet causes an enormous amount of damage that is very difficult to fix. Nobody _likes_ closing trails in the wet, but sometimes it's better than the alternative.

[@mymorristribe]

Based on the angry replies that flew in after my post...from fellow Americans, I think I made my point.

[@gr637]

I spent all winter riding in the dark, in one foot thick mud, in the rain, wind, snow, ice...actually a bit of sun might be fun for a change

[@-brandon.-]

@@mymorristribe None of the replies were angry and the only point you made is that you are an asshole looking for excuses to shit on a country... grow up.

[@Korina42]

Seth, as a trail volunteer, thank you for spreading the knowledge.

[@ifixsprinters]

You just saved a huge amount of trail crew hours. More time that will go into other repairs and improvements. Thank you for supporting PAS and thanks for supporting trails.

[@Nunyabeeswax777]

Dude I've been watching all of your videos while injured. I mean I just have bruised ribs, but they sure are tender! Thanks for existing.

[@PlayDuhFish]

this is such amazingly good content. great editing, great narration, tons of clips... it’s better quality than most tv shows i watch haha

[@drfishynoooo9960]

I've been saying this to fellow riders for years. They always thought I was joking. Also, the real reason for a manual or wheelie is its fun and looks cool.

[@macfive4597]

Thanks for making this noticed. As a trail builder, nothing ruins a well made trail bad o her than riding around mud.

[@DerpCraftDudes]

try ride in the uk and you'll never complain about mud again

[@lkm_6689]

Accurate

[@mikehartley2592]

Damn right.

[@DerpCraftDudes]

Robert Trageser An 80lb bike? Most mtb's I've seen don't weigh over 35lbs

[@eLJaybud]

Yeah, we just don't ride in the clay areas as it's just a bad idea.

[@dannyfag1]

in the UK we dream for most of the year about `dust`

[@Spazticspaz]

This is the quintessential Seth video. Quick, comfy, and informative.

[@davidlarsen8989]

Thanks for the tip, Seth! I've never thought of this.. but I'll ride through the mud next time! Greetings from Denmark, David Larsen

[@bobsturgis4674]

Up here in Northern California,the trail maintenance crew wrote in the paper to wait 2-3 days after the rain to not cause damage to the trails.Also they asked when you can to ride around the muddy areas.I know most riders will not,but all you can do is ask.Great Video for keeping the trails in good shape.Ride Safe.🚴✌

[@desendermtb6146]

I always seem to end up completly covered in mud at the end of my ride. Turns out it's because I love nailing it through puddles while everyone else goes around them!

[@paddor]

Learn to manual

[@colton6217]

This is so true, my father used to work as grounds crew for a trail and this was big problem, so ride *through* it and not *around it*

[@jakewelborn7842]

We need you back in arkansas! Slaughter pen has so many new trails and features!

[@jeffreylebeau8006]

Seth riding through the mud is what’s fun about mountain biking. Getting covered in mud so fun and shows everyone else around on how much fun you have while riding. If some don’t like it then just ride through a puddle to rinse off. Lol

[@vladvilcov3175]

Imagine someone going thorough that trail and seeing Seth just eat dirt in front of a GoPro

[@Hexsense]

Thanks. I started as a roadie so this is new for me when I ride my gravel bike. I searched about how to stay upright and not sliding on long mud section with 38mm wide gravel tire and reach this video. Although this is not what I search for but it is useful information as well.

[@gavinsorenson461]

Thanks for making a video on this! People need to learn! I think ypu should also do a video on riding right after rain, so many trails get ruined like that.

[@everydaymtb4218]

You are awesome! Always providing great content! This is possibly one of the most needed videos people need to see.

[@pronto185]

living in an apartment makes cleaning mud off an extremely difficult task.

[@ItsATrap614]

Take a few buckets of water out to the parking lot. Then take a plastic 0,5L bottle and poke a little hole in the cap and then use it to spray the bike with water. Then rinse with more water from the bucket and dry off with towel. Works great. I've also tried putting it in my shower but that gave a lot of mess to clean up afterwards.

[@Bacon12954]

I use self car washes without squeezing the trigger to keep it low pressure about once a week. Usually costs $1 and makes it way easier.

[@Erafune]

I know right. I use a battery-powered "portable camping shower" outside the house. It works really well. Was 30$. It empties a bucket of water in a minute though so I usually need two buckets. Start with removing mud with a dish brush and wash/water the brush in the bucket or a smaller container as you work. Then wash the remaining loose mud off with the camping shower. Shower pump may not like dirty water though. Dish brush doesn't seem to scratch my paint but be careful with scrub sponges. Cover your bike in protection film as a winter project =))

[@johnnygunz2300]

Another method I use to clean surf gear / wetsuits that would work on a bike would be these hand pump chemical sprayers filled with warm water... Just enough pressure.

[@shrooman768]

ground level apartment ftw

[@irfanhadif70]

Im revising for my final exam papers right now its currently 12 07 am and im tired and a new seth video really cheers me up

[@carterbostick5066]

nobody: Seth: Flarida

[@kj-marslander]

@NATHAN HOKSTAD wuder is actually from ChrisFix

[@eminescu253]

@@kj-marslander its not patented, its just the accent

[@giffcutler7825]

thanks Seth --- the whole Keep It Single Track education needs to be taught -- most people don't know it ! Over the Edge does a good job in regards to their trail net works with signage and map teaching -- that is the best I have seen

[@mtbboy1993]

short but informative, great, in all ways, great job.

[@juststuff531]

Been here since 10k (on my other account) I love your videos and look forward to them every week, thank you 🙏🏻

[@Keanunotwick]

When you eat the sand I never regret that I've been your subscriber for almost 3 years now

[@B0B0LlN00]

Mark Dayrit Im a subscriber since he had less than 90.000 subs and hands down I have watched every single video. Dude... I would definitely watch them again one day, they are sooo good :)

[@mikagami69]

I know you feel so rewarded

[@Matt-sn2ub]

Seth thanks for this video. I always have tried to avoid the middle of puddles and never thought going around was the greater of 2 evils! Great psa.

[@johnwick1127]

I feel like Seth was that kid at the playground by himself in the corner eating wood chips and dirt

[@emehtonich]

Shoutouts to you for making a shareable length video instead of extending it passed 10 minutes for dat adsense. You're a good dude, Seth.

[@atillabalci809]

I always eat dirt too! Not voluntarily tho...

[@jimramirez4707]

Scrubby or memeulous gonna get ya

[@robertquiggleiv8696]

Your videos are so well made. I'm actually a roadie myself but you're my favorite bike channel. Don't change a thing.

[@DogmanChannel]

Glad I've learned basic bunny hop technique from you Seth! Thanks heaps🤘🏻👍🏻

[@Luquetupapa]

Can you please link to that video? thanks

[@DogmanChannel]

bunny hop vid?

[@Luquetupapa]

@@DogmanChannel if it's not too much trouble

[@kahlildanielpenaflor4764]

I think I learned something new today. And if I ever incounter a mud hole I think I would hop over it because it helps not just for the maintainance guys but also it could help me progress for my timing and skills.. Thanks Seth!

[@pjredrock13]

This is great. Definitely plan to Use/share this on my Trail Stewardship as a psa to Trail users in my area. We literally just had to fix a problem area exactly like this on our trails ... @renotrails thanks !!

[@danielvella0001]

You know Seth's videos are good when he make a video about mud and it still remains interesting 🤙

[@vicentereynoso2228]

Wisconsin, while not the beautiful northwest, does a great job of protecting its trails. FAT FINES for anyone caught on trails post heavy rain.

[@vicentereynoso2228]

@Dmetal#1 FACT

[@mattp5430]

Most people in WI cry "DONT RIDE" after a little rain and close trails.

[@malachichanthasena8002]

Meadowbrooke trails has tons of mud

[@Fearborne]

Was just waiting for a new video and thought it'd be somewhere in the weekend, and here we are..

[@Cleanmusiccuts]

Damn I wish Seth could upload videos like this every day!!! Who am I to talk my upload schedule is terrible😂

[@edselcanetelegorio1006]

Tf bubu

[@johnnydoe66]

Riders can do their part and just take a bit of time and fix the area to be rideable. Find flat rocks and build a stone path to ride on. Another easier solution if the rocks are too heavy to move by yourself, take fallen branches of at least 2-3" in diameter, broken into lengths no wider than the trail and lay them across, perpendicular to the trail on top of the mud. It's an easy way to keep the trail from becoming overly rutted and requires no tools, only some muscle to break the branches. Just don't break branches off living trees, use only fallen pieces.

[@christopherhughes6519]

Finally someone with something intelligent to say. Think about this, 5 people in a ride and each gets two rocks or two branches and the job has a temporary fix. Next ride do it again and again and it's getting close to permanent. You ride it you own it, no not the land but the trail.

[@johnnydoe66]

@@christopherhughes6519 I totally agree, if you ride it, take the time to help maintain it. Nothing worse than riders just taking for granted that the trail will get repaired by "someone else".

[@BigEvy]

Some of the trails where I live get so dry and dusty that when it does rain , ho boy! The trail turns into microwave marshmallows, just pure slippery sludge!

[@hardtailshredder]

Finally a new video. Love the way you shred through the trails.

[@norwegianmountainbiker236]

Here in Norway we take baths in big puddles

[@marxmanog6135]

Here in mother Russia bath in vodka

[@josephyang8236]

I never thought about this from maintenance point of view. Thanks for the vid!

[@sverrirleo9696]

I click so fast on your videos it’s unhealthy

[@raypenamora5419]

Leo it’s no unhealthy it’s so healthy

[@julianw5692]

@@raypenamora5419 until you sprain your index finger

[@maxhoffmann6647]

It’s videos like this that make me love this channel so much.

[@MrOvertSandStorm]

yeh i dont think its a thing in the UK. Like obviously dont destroy the trails, but we ride in pure mud, its fun!

[@dirtmachines4253]

NoMercyFPV yh UK is always 2 dry or 2 wet

[@hardtailshredder]

NoMercyFPV especially with speed.

[@axessdenyd]

Different soil types react differently to being ridden wet. Plus if people keep riding wet trails most places in the US and causing erosion, the land manager is likely to close the trail entirely. It's happened.

[@mrjagriff]

Is there anywhere without mud in the uk ??

[@Zac_Martines]

Thank you for making vids like this one. Many bikers never learn trail etiquette

[@mtbiata]

Why do I get the notification so late KZbin?!

[@th_js]

Yeah, same

[@raihanislam912]

I didn't even get notified

[@ejaymallari]

Maybe the internet connection, background app refresh of desktop or phone.

[@mtbiata]

Ejay Mallari I am using my schools wifi so...

[@burtanderson7547]

I find that bunny hopping over puddles have helped me improve my hop. It gives you something to aim for and also u can here or feel if you hit the mud or water

[@fedor5664]

I am already doing it, but still thanks ill send this to my friends👍👍👍

[@riderider22]

It also strongly depends on what your soil is made up of. Riding through wet sections of clay and sand trails of SoCal can do permanent damage to the trail, changing the way the trail drains, causing irregular erosion and eventually landslides that close trails permanently. Trails shut down for at least 3-5 days during and after rain for protection. Places like PNW and UK are OK to ride when wet since loamy soil holds up well, those areas are used to rain. Not all areas are created equal. People see generalized information online and treat it like gospel. Always check with your own local organizations before riding if you are unsure. I can't tell you how many people I see destroying local trails because someone on youtube or some forum said it's perfectly fine to ride in the mud.

[@acr_master5594]

0:22 *truly shows how far he will go for his viewers*

[@skittlywinksbattman]

I appreciate you making this video. Just last weekend I was riding around some trails out here in CO and thinking that there should be signage up saying this exact thing!

[@benbyrne7870]

Love 😍 your vids you need to make more like everyday

[@zooplaroon8980]

Just went on my first ride at devou park, fun as hell! Thanks for the inspiration

[@dyfanmorris3449]

Who else likes the video before it even starts?

[@kul0078]

Somebody who is silly!

[@TheGrayWolf81]

@@kul0078 A SBH video is always a good video.

[@cooIguy]

dummies

[@kul0078]

@@TheGrayWolf81 you can't say that before you watched it. But at this channel ist often so.

[@bigluxurybeatsyoutube]

Me!

[@nightfire1266]

Very important that people understand this for both walking and mountain biking, I recently did a study on footpaths on Cader Idris looking at these problems with desire lines being created to avoid longer lasting rocky paths. It's actually a huge pain for rangers to fix and takes a lot of man power to sort out

[@gromhub]

Have you ever been to the UK? Ik guessing not if you think you cant ride mud or puddles... its all we can ride and we still have some of the best shredders in the world. 🤣😊

[@TheFjmtb]

If riding in the mud was bad then there would be no MTB scene here in the UK. Would love to meet those who stake this claim!

[@felixjordan8886]

So true

[@ollieharsher6763]

In the British summer all we ride is road and pot holes

[@robertcoates2752]

The soil in the UK is very different from a lot of the US. It is more loamy whereas a lot of the US it is clay which one sticks to the bike badly and two basically turns into concrete when dried so it is much more difficult to fix the damage.

[@CAPRAQUEENRC]

Not all hero’s ride bikes, this one rides bikes, plays with RC cars and has a KZbin channel I’m really starting to like lmfao ❤️🤙🏼

[@robinrai4973]

I built some big mudguards so I can go through mud on my commute!

[@billybowen1013]

Might not be a problem in America but in Australia (specifically southwestern Australia) we are told to go around puddles to prevent the spread of Dieback a root rot disease that spreads from mud in your tires and on the bike. There are also grids your ride across that shake loose debris you may have on your bike before starting a new trail. But if the trail is disease-free there's no problem with going straight through.

[@alexfozzymtb]

I live in the UK and if you don't ride in the wet you can't ride for most of the year

[@randombiker4610]

When you live in an apartment it's other story when it comes to mud!Besides my struggles you're damn right!That day even with higher water pressure didn't managed to remove a heck of alot dry mud!It costed me two days!Nerves,unnecessary nerves I tell ya!The sketchy thing here is that only the trail benefits,not the biker.The problem is that I love abusing my frame to mud trails,but when there is only front suspension and lower drive stand...lets just say I learned my lesson the hard and most possible the filthiest way.

[@TEXASMTBCREW]

Can I get a Yeehaw for my fellow rancher Seth?!?!🤠🤙

[@mtbiata]

Yeaaah I’m gonna take my bike to the old town trail I’m gonna, riiide till I can’t no more I got the mountains in the back, My bike has a flat... That’s all I got 😂

[@TEXASMTBCREW]

FDB 7 that’s what I’m talking about my fellow cowboy🤠🤙

[@tweaker_on_a_bike9809]

It was awesome meeting you at the trail head the day you filmed this! Thanks for the stickers!

[@mikeys_slides]

Everyone I ride with who is a non mountain biker: Eww mud ima go around I don’t want to get dirty! Me who mentally doesn’t care about his clothes: visible confusion and frustration😆

[@malachichanthasena8002]

Jui Ce me goes right thru it

[@6door6four96]

I love getting my dh bike and me filthy lolol

[@Erafune]

I need a bit of your mentality. I'm a bit too obsessed with keeping my baby I mean my bike looking pristine. And I'm lazy and washing clothes is a chore xD

[@brodyflament3743]

I listened to what you said and I was going to brown county for memorial day weekend and the mud was cold but it wad hot out and felt pretty good thank you

[@lukiotm1.w]

And the back wheel sprays mud and water to your back!

[@danyal5288]

lps saatanan pesusieni better than the dirt getting all over your face

[@KrisMcCool]

No it doesn’t, the bottom of the wheel goes backwards spraying the person behind you.

[@justasnowball]

@@KrisMcCool is it does. It does spray on your back

[@willbros1499]

Sharing now. This is great stuff! It's VERY similar here with regard to puddles. The big thing is...if you CHOOSE to go ride the trails when there are puddles, then you have to COMMIT to getting muddy, and don't go AROUND the puddles in an effort not to splash mud up on your favorite kit. That's just part of the gig if you ride when it's wet! It helps DRAMATICALLY with regard to getting muddy if you wheelie through them, and obviously if you can bunny-hop them, that's even better. More of these Seth. Seriously. There is VERY little information on this type of thing online. I found ONE video of someone "nicking a puddle." A great follow up to this would be to show what a trail crew of preferrably volunteers under experienced leadership, would do to correct the puddles and "go around" areas that have developed.

[@deborahdenman5732]

Can you do a seths food hacks video?

[@avattz]

Riding through mud is the best, especially really wet mud pits. The look of dried mud on wide tires is awesome. Then I commute on that bike and I get comments on the muddy look haha (the best one was "did you go through a giant pothole?").

[@adlaiferguson2992]

can you do a night riding equiptment under 100 vid

[@FinMcMurder]

$12 headlamp from walmart

[@FinMcMurder]

Done

[@adlaiferguson2992]

I don’t think that will cut it

[@EltallerdeChristian]

Hello thankns for the videos that you do for us,they serve me very well your advice greetings from mexico ,sorry for using the translator ,do not speak english 🇲🇽

[@RyanRidesPGH]

I swear people from the UK have search filters for "don't ride wet trails" just so they can say that they wouldn't ride if they didn't ride when it's wet.

[@turnerk5424]

Dude, you had me sold when I read the title, their was no need to go into elaborate details

[@joshgarbett878]

Come uk it’s way worse than that like all year

[@marcd7332]

Island life

[@seanwalsh3052]

Yeah while normally here in SoCal there isn’t a lot of rain, but when there is I always manual or hop it, much more fun and like you said, it’s an excuse to practice!

[@ollieharsher6763]

Who likes the video before they watch it

[@slappdaddy8]

Content - Education - Great spirit! - Dude, you got it down!

[@annapawel7524]

But I have mud guards🤓

[@jamese8508]

Seth! Thank you for calling attention to the problems created by riding around muddy sections! I see mountain bikers do it all the time, and it does not sit well with conscientious hikers who also use the trails (of course plenty of hikers do it too). Not only does it damage the trail, it damages the relationship cyclists have with the broader community of outdoor enthusiasts. And this is not good as we seek access to more trails for cyclists. And as usual, you approach the problem with a "have fun - make the best of it" attitude! Another problem along the same lines you might want to address is the "excavator culture" of aggressive trail riding. This is exemplified in promotional videos from bike companies (like Evil Bikes). They love to show riders skidding the back wheel across raw dirt, stripping it off the underlying roots and rocks. They even seem to revel in the act with slow motion replays. Yeah, watch that dirt fly! This is anathema to volunteers who work to prevent trail erosion. Of course there are some trails purpose-built for aggressive trail riding, and that is part that style of riding. But bikers should be aware that it erodes trails and is, in general, something to avoid.

[@angelaliu4400]

Me: *doesnt mountain bike* Me: *doesnt know anything about mountain biking* Me: *doesnt live near any biking trails* Also me: ... YoU nEvEr KnOw

[@newttella1043]

Thanks for the trail etiquette lesson! We need more of this since kids don't listen to grumpy adults on the trails. All they here is blah blah blah.

[@zandreras1644]

Can you do more BMX videos Dirt Munsher

[@samgunning3434]

Thanks Seth, you are my favourite KZbinr!!

[@mtbiata]

**Cough cough** U.K. **cough cough**

[@thenukedgamer65]

I always go through a mudpit,and just follow the deepest tracks,also helps that i have practice riding sand on the beach with my throw away bike.

[@leolavost4204]

Seth I've got a new hack for you. I bet you never seen this one yet. Recently I had a downhill race and had forgotten my belt, hopefully my bag is always packed and I had zip ties as always. I think you got it by now that I used zip ties as a belt. This really did work and kept my pants from falling.

[@BikeLifewithRob]

Good to see you on the bike again!

[@splatteralwaysmatters3763]

You need to post more often like every three days or better yet make a informational about a bike or recommendations on what too do with your bike.ive benn watching your channel for years and I think it would help your channel grow if you post more often and it doesn't need to be long like your usual 10 min or 5 min it can be a 2 info video or a lost edit video but any way that's a suggestion but no matter what you will forever deserve my subscription to your channel

[@justanotherbro9794]

Right after this video it rained hard where I live, and I listened to you, and rode gravel. When the gravel ended on that road, my bike got do muddy the chain wouldn't stay on. 🙃

[@04_jimmy76]

Seth, watching your videos inspired me to build a jump in my backyard, so I did

[@jagerfromgsg945]

Litterally just about to go out for a ride after it rained like two days ago, and im like brand new. Thank you for the tips I will definitely work on jumping