Riding Little Creek Mesa - Hardtails on Hard Trails in St George Utah

Hardtails are a fantastic choice for hard trails. Today we head to Little Creek Mesa in St. George, UT to ride some hardtails on hard trails. In amazing terrain like this, there are bonus lines everywhere, and lots of places to challenge yourself. Do you ride hardtails on hard trails?
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[@hardtailparty]

On this ride I was on my banshee paradox v3, Cody was on the BC Originals Podsol, and Funkle Carl was on a specialized fuze.

[@jimdyal6989]

Does Cody still have the Vassago? That’s a sweet bike. This ride looks like a lot of fun. I want to visit the western US to ride sometime.

[@johnnydoe66]

Watching riders like Cody is just amazing, it makes me want to continue to improve regardless if I can even come close to his skill level.

[@hardtailparty]

Same here. He's an amazing rider and a good friend. He really pushes me to improve.

[@roylee8114]

@@hardtailparty i'm chasin u...and ur chasin Cody...I guess there's always someone to chase and push us.

[@halnogaies1256]

Agreed, it really unlocks the beauty of the terrain, being able to traverse obstacles such as this.

[@Yelbomsirhc1]

Wow, just wow. Just as skateboarding today blows away what I was doing on skateboards in the 70s, what you guys are doing blows away what we were doing on the original hard tails back in the 80s....back when it was Gary Fisher, Joe Breezer, Tom Ritchey and a few new "big brand" mountain bikes like Marin, Specialized, and Bridgestone.

[@bongmayor4828]

Cody is such a beast! What HT is he rockin’ today? Big fan of the channel here

[@Underfighter73]

There's a 73 year old in the group? What an inspiration👍🙂

[@krachlavitch]

Looks like a ton of fun up there, great riding guys!

[@JeffreyLoder]

Awesome video, Steve. I love these diversions from the product reviews that show you guys out there having an awesome time on the hardtails. Keep em coming!

[@cjbainbridge]

This video has loads of great footage of cool/skillful riding up, over and down some beautiful terrain. Thanks for sharing!

[@ShadLife]

I love riding with groups that like to stop and try features and such as well as going back and retrying things if you didn't make it the first time. Looks like so much fun!!!! Hardtails just go when you put the power down. Perfect for this sort of terrain.

[@danieldoble7674]

Great video Steve. Always more fun with a good group of riders and the encouragement they provide one another. Really enjoyed this one.

[@singlespeedseth7979]

That place looks amazing...

[@jasonarmishawNZ]

Very cool to see the types of trails you ride in Utah; they're so different from what we have in New Zealand.

[@benfrendin6282]

Yeah I'm riding in the Hawkes Bay and watching Steve makes me want to do a riding trip over to Sedona, looks sick

[@simocampo344]

You guys have some awesome skills and power to push through/up that stuff. Bloody fantastic vid!

[@findtherightbeat]

Great trail, great views and amazing riding on hardtails!!

[@wardwillis9127]

THIS IS AMAZING! Great riding and terrain.

[@josesbox9555]

Greetings from Anchorage. Rode that on my El Mariachi years ago. Great trail.

[@William.N]

When I grow up, I wanna ride like Cody.

[@pauls3616]

Great video. Love to watch you guys get up those ledges.

[@hardtailparty]

It's such a fun area to explore.

[@billw_mtb3220]

Looks like a fun ride! That Utah rock is so grippy. I can’t believe the angles you guys are traversing on some of those slabs.

[@Pozitivi]

That's awesome vid mate !!

[@Biking_with_Akiva]

This was so good you guys killed it and Cody that was some amazing riding dude 🤙🏾 so much fun to watch you guys on the trail 💯💪🏾

[@techjeeper8800]

What a cool trail!

[@baddriversofcolga]

That dude with the Haro...I have a ~2003 Haro V3 that I use as a road bike now...I can't imagine using it on those trails.

[@hardtailparty]

Run what ya brung

[@baddriversofcolga]

@@hardtailparty Oh, for sure. I applaud him for riding it, but it's definitely a great example of where hardtails used to be and how much they've changed...ha

[@ianfurqueron5850]

That looks like a lot more fun than the cold and damp road ride I'm planning to do after work today...

[@radirpok]

"Climbing is fun, kids!" - how true

[@isaaclavoie]

So Cody is a beast. Nice work!

[@markuslohnert6556]

wow! cody knows what he's doing, and he's doing it really well.

[@lonewolf30531]

Nice content thanks !

[@tombowman9463]

I love these hard trail videos

[@emtbwulf9215]

Wow, one of your best trail ride vids! That looks like an amazing place to ride!! Good on you Steve! Sorry about the heel.

[@mellissanash7517]

Great video as usual! It be cool to see you do the Palm Canyon Epic in Palm Desert California &/or some of the trails people in Vegas Ride.

[@austindean4035]

Another good one

[@strandkorbnorbert2789]

❤️ this channel and hardtails, peace from Germany

[@dakotakirby5673]

Love seeing you ride in my backyard! Sick to see it done on a hard tail better than I can on a full sus! Hope you enjoyed your stay!

[@hardtailparty]

I love st George. I've been riding there for 22 years. Fun times.

[@johnabbey5484]

Front range Colorado have some nice rides. I would love to ride this summer

[@SkeleTele]

These trails look amazing... cody is a beast. hardtail party rules.

[@ryanmiskin]

Hardtails on hard trails is my favorite youtube series!

[@marcstolk6682]

That some great riding and skills. If I'm ever to visit you guys from Australia (and I will one day) , id love to do a ride with you! Love your channel mate!

[@chriss8375]

Nice to see the banshee again! Thou was hoping for your next binary video! Chomping at the bit to see it in 29 plus mode!

[@hardtailparty]

It's coming, but these things take time.

[@chriss8375]

@@hardtailparty 👍

[@JimmyRadloff]

Some of that looked very similar to the porcupine rim. Cool ride...I'm going nuts not being able to ride. It'll be May or June before I can hit the trails again.

[@matthewjohansalonga371]

the trail is sick!

[@hardtailparty]

It's a great one.

[@RideYearRound]

I thought that dog was going to get run over on more than one occasion haha.

[@goforbroke2]

I was out in Sedona all last week, riding everything I could on my single speed. I should of reached out, I’m back in PA now. It’s such a huge playground in AZ and Utah, you guys have it good out there.👍🏽

[@halnogaies1256]

Yes, and the California invasions are killing it all.

[@goforbroke2]

@@halnogaies1256 Interesing I thought people were leaving Cali for places like TX, didn’t know AZ was up in the mix.

[@halnogaies1256]

@@goforbroke2 Yup.... Unfortunately..

[@painterabc123]

Cody…like a boss…7:10.

[@norman-gregory]

Good riding with your Friends Steve. From 4:20 to 4:35 oh my (I don't like heights)...that looks pretty close to the edge. In saying that the country looks beautiful with some friendly folk along the way. Some good skills shown by all. Just sayin...I'd be getting alot of that Sun on my Body...very good for us. I know you like your hoody! Cheers.

[@stevebennett3587]

😎wow, great vid, you guys have great trails out in the states👌and amazing views, I'm wondering if the ragley marley would handle the trails out there👍

[@hardtailparty]

Of course. It'd be a great bike out here.

[@supergreg72]

LOVE the view @ 3:42 and 4:30 !!!!!! I miss riding Utah

[@sixate]

I really need to get out west sometime. Those trails make mine look so boring! Maybe once I get a hardtail that can handle it. 😏 You buddy Cody can really stand out in a crowd. Super smooth rider, high skillset, plus has a bit of flare to his riding style. Really makes hard moves look simple. Almost looks like he's floating across stuff at times.

[@hardtailparty]

He's a fantastic rider.

[@glenzigdan]

Amazing views 👏 👌 🙌

[@antoinep9733]

I’ll be happy with my technical skill-set when I’m able to ride down the stuff that Cody rides up.

[@chameleonpogono]

One of the places I would like to try out. I was going to finally make a trip to ride Gooseberry, but that got canceled 😞. Guess I will have to wait till 2023.

[@jackpittens796]

Sweat looking trail and great riding. I've ridden Gooseberry and Guacamole. Need to add Grafton and Little Creek to the list for the next opportunity I get to ride there.

[@hardtailparty]

Grafton is extra spicy.

[@derekhellmann515]

Holy Smoke, some steep drops in ur parts. Cody is a monster climber.

[@diegovillacrez8349]

Yooo that Cody dude Ripssss

[@JoshTaylor]

You should do an east coast tour and check out the trails around the DC beltway. The Shed, Fountainhead, and more.

[@hardtailparty]

I'd like to! We'll see if we can make it happen this year.

[@JoshTaylor]

@@hardtailparty Would love to ride with you if you make it out here!

[@delukze]

More hardtails on hard trails, please!

[@huckleberrylarry3186]

Cody is my favorite Hardtail Party guest!! What's up Cody!!!

[@huckleberrylarry3186]

I really want a hardtail but i just dont know what will suit me best :o

[@hardtailparty]

It sounds like you'd benefit from my bike consultation service on Patreon. Patreon.com/hardtailparty

[@olddognewtrick9708]

Where to do a group ride with fun climbing and sessioning opportunities? Hartland near Victoria, BC of course.

[@hardtailparty]

Added to the list.

[@8664antonio]

nice!

[@user-lc2mu9jk2b]

You guys are amazing! What skills, what a place (ground and view). BTW, just out of interest, what bike is Kody riding?

[@jeangreco8714]

I’m really curious too :)

[@breakr4144]

Looks like the BC Podsol I think

[@jeangreco8714]

@@breakr4144 yeah ! I forgot about that one !🤟 thanks !!

[@tamserenity]

Cody is a BEAST!!!!

[@tamserenity]

Steve you are a BEAST as well!!

[@hardtailparty]

Thanks, we have fun. And yes, Cody is a BEAST!

[@JohnDoe-zb7dz]

"No pressure, we're just out here to have fun."

[@beep_]

You know what Cody rides? Quite a pretty bike

[@leefunkera]

How are the 5Dev cranks holding up? I was gonna be smart and save with SRAM GX aluminum ones, but those space-grade cranks look so good! I didn’t know about 5Dev until today, thanks to your channel.

[@hardtailparty]

Zero issues. I love these cranks. Make sure to use discount code "hardtailparty" at checkout.

[@leefunkera]

@@hardtailparty I was kinda hoping you had a problem with them so I can save money. Lol

[@FER_DARKO]

Ooookayyyy... It's fair to say that we all hate CODY right now, isn't it? HA HA HA HA Just kidding!!! What amazing riders AND terrain. Cheers!!!

[@norman-gregory]

Steve, what Bike were you and Cody riding? Cody @13:30 reminded me of Jeff Lenosky! Cheers.

[@nismoskyline06]

I wanted to know what do think of the Bombtrack Cale AL 29er I just saw one for the first time and what a great looking bike.

[@hardtailparty]

I want to know too. I hope they'll send me one for review.

[@marksandoval5361]

Hoping you will do your ride review of the Trek Roscoe?

[@hardtailparty]

I will. I'm working on it.

[@adenjames736]

The whole video i was trying to figure out what bike cody was riding.

[@franciscomoran6948]

I been looking at your videos in the last wk1/2 I know u r building a hardtail BUT what would you recommend for a 55 beginner full suspension or hardtail, I need to work on my endurance but I would like to buy a bike good enough that I would just upgrade instead of buying a whole new bike in the future thanks n I really enjoy the video, I have to say this is the 1st time I actually went on a ride, it was great, n the scenery

[@hardtailparty]

I do my bike consultation via Patreon. I'd be happy to help you over there. Patreon.com/hardtailparty

[@davidgordon9048]

Mountain Goats!

[@JoshTaylor]

At 9:35 when I saw Cody riding back up the hill toward the rock drop I immediately thought, "WHAT? No way...."

[@hardtailparty]

That would have been insane. As always, it's steeper in real life.

[@tedecker3792]

Pretty sure my friend Debbie and I were the first mountainbikers to ride Little Creek mesa in 86.

[@hardtailparty]

Awesome!

[@popamot]

Come up to Flag for a group ride!

[@hardtailparty]

It'll be a few months before it's warm enough to ride in flag

[@damaster20]

what bike is Cody riding on?

[@noahmills2884]

Hardtail, you using flats or clips on this one?

[@hardtailparty]

Flats. I've been having some knee pain lately and the flat pedals seem to help with that. I'm still chasing down what's causing it

[@halnogaies1256]

To be able to do some of that stuff requires training or instruction? I mean bunny hops and going up the rocks like that?

[@hardtailparty]

All of the above and lots of time/practice. Clinics are some of the best money you can spend on mountain biking.

[@robbylancel]

On which bike is Cody riding? Looks sick!

[@hardtailparty]

BC originals podsol.

[@curtlarson99]

I thought he was on a bc podsol

[@Wankum112]

Do you run cliples or flats?

[@hardtailparty]

Both

[@davei.8453]

Dumb question but how do you follow the trail?

[@hardtailparty]

This trail is really hard to follow. They have rock cairns and painted dashes on the rock to follow.

[@joonashynes1850]

Flats or clips in this video

[@thomasamos4055]

No waterproof trousers.. wool vests.. waterproof socks. You are welcome to come and visit the UK in winter any time you like.

[@hardtailparty]

Um... I think I'll pass. :)

[@thomasamos4055]

@@hardtailparty I was out riding in a torrential hailstorm a few weeks ago. Honestly you still would enjoy it.

[@hardtailparty]

@@thomasamos4055 I'm sure i would. In a fan of being warm and dry, which is why I moved to the desert. That said, even when i lived in the snow i still found a way to ride my bike and enjoy it. I hope to visit the UK one day and ride your stuff. I just hope it's not in the dead of winter. :)

[@thomasamos4055]

@@hardtailparty Wales is great but you can't guarantee good weather in summer. I had great days in spring but heavy rain and cold in summer. You should come and do a few videos here. It very rarely snows so you can get good days in autumn/winter too.

[@davei.8453]

Spokane Washington USA

[@hardtailparty]

You guys have some nice big rock slabs that look like a blast. I need to make it out there sometime