San Clemente Mountain Biking Trails - We met a Legend.

[@bacala0]

I see Cab rocks his iconic head tilt even MTBing! One of my childhood heroes. RAD content Alan!

[@mtb_alan]

🤘🏾

[@besnkinic]

Scoliosis...

[@mtb_alan]

@@besnkinic yeah.

[@UltimateMTB]

What an epic ride! You guys are really fortunate to have so many trail systems in the region with a good balance of tech, flow, and features. The nomad seems to love it all too!

[@mtb_alan]

Such a rad day! And you’re right. I’m always grateful.

[@besnkinic]

These are right by YT, and sort of function as a test system for their demos. Really nice, and good vibes from all riders. Hope they remain for good!

[@mtb_alan]

Agreed!

[@TheCrashingDad]

Oh man...I would've been so nervous and fanboying out 😂 You kept it so kewl 😎

[@mtb_alan]

I was peeing my pants on the inside.

[@creepsofthesteeps5842]

Great to see Cab still killing it

[@mtb_alan]

Heck yeah!

[@NoBrakes23]

People used to trash talk The Weed Patch in much the same way that Fullerton Loop gets hate. "It's just an XC trail", "Not worth the drive", "It's hot and boring." I've enjoyed it every time I've been, and it usually gets better each time I go. I think with all of the building/TLC it's had in the past few years, (and more people discovering it because of YT,) it's getting more positive attention.

[@mtb_alan]

I definitely plan to go back!

[@odelld9004]

Hell yea! I was an 80's skater and remember him

[@mtb_alan]

Heck yeah!

[@ModernOCDad]

Love SCST! Lol at 02:39 when you were “cool guy” and pedaled by. That’s awesome you got to ride with a skate legend who’s been such an inspiration to you!

[@mtb_alan]

🤦🏾‍♂️😆 It was definitely a rad day!

[@versustires5494]

That's awesome, Cab's amazing! Super down to earth, genuinely nice guy.

[@mtb_alan]

💯 🤘🏾

[@skater10abq]

Cab! So Rad! He's recovering from a gnarly MOTOX injury too! That guy is the epitome of age has no boundaries. I skated for Santa Cruz and Dogtown in the late 80's. He's truly an inspiration. Wish I would have stuck with it. MTB doesn't hurt my body as much anymore. Mark Partain is ripping MTB now too! So awesome to see.. s

[@mtb_alan]

Rad dude, that guy.

[@SprSonik13]

WOW...I grew up worshipping Cab! Cool seeing all these guys still playing like kids!

[@mtb_alan]

Same. It was cool to share some dirt and grins with Cab.

[@whitneysmith2]

Seriously awesome. Such a great experience to ride with Cab.

[@mtb_alan]

Such a rad day!

[@mTbRaiDerLuis]

I meet Steve cab, back in Santa Ana. Where he was skating for a magazine. After that he gave me his skate board! Must of been year 2000.

[@mtb_alan]

Rad!

[@nicholasmccreery6319]

you need to come ride my local. Tapia Canyon in santa clarita

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@natanvillasenor8327]

Those trails look rad, gotta check them out soon!

[@mtb_alan]

It's definitely a rad day there.

[@danielwelty6115]

Hell ya thats whats up great spot did u hit car wreck.. the. Wood. Wall is fun too. I don't think k that one is on car wreck though lol great video keep shredding bro...

[@mtb_alan]

🤘🏾

[@TeddyParker]

I'd kill to be towed in by Collin. Watching a rider that never skips extra credit like that is a treat.

[@mtb_alan]

He’s a hoot!

[@mst3rmind879]

Next time hit the smaller jump line. Go right next to the dog park on the fire road where the cul-de-sac is (dead end) instead of going up the hill to the corporate area. 100 yards down the fire road you will see a sign and a fire road the runs left to right. Immediately across the fire road there are two trails, one on the left, and one on the right. Take the one on the left and stay on that trail until you get to a Y split. Take the left trail. It's especially fun if you need to build confidence to hit the bigger jump lines. Hope to see you out there!

[@mtb_alan]

Heck yeah! Thanks for the tips! Looking forward to going back...oh wait. No, I meant to say “Naw! This place sucks!” 😆

[@charliehicks2554]

Cool trails. Cooler that you got to ride with a person who had such a big influence in your life!

[@mtb_alan]

Couldn't agree more!

[@chumpmtb2554]

My first deck back in the 80's was a Powell Peralta Caballero dragon design. Probably somewhere around '86? That takes me back! 🤘

[@mtb_alan]

Nice! I only rode Cab boards for years. I used to have a stack of old ones, and like a fool, I threw them all away when I move to California. 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@Planetone.]

Never knew this place was so fun! See what you did Alan, you peaked my interest, congrats on your new bike dude awesome looking SC!

[@mtb_alan]

Ha! It's a blast. Thanks! I love the Nomad. 🤘🏾

[@lplacido61]

Definitely want to explore as many of the trails I've seen here. My brother lives in South Orange County and hopefully I will the next time I get down there. Always fun to see what you post, be safe and ride hard!!

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Larry! Hope you get down there and have a blast!

[@just-cruzinmtb5999]

"Slow motion crashola" lmao top highlight

[@mtb_alan]

I was laughing every time I watched that clip!

[@THESEGMENTPR]

😂

[@mphmtb]

Glad to see you geling with your new ride. Bet the extra travel is nice for your wrist. 🤜👌

[@mtb_alan]

Loving it!

[@DirtRoamer]

These are the arguably best trails in OC. It’s also nice not having any hikers there compared to Laguna/Aliso and Oaks

[@mtb_alan]

🤘🏾

[@dirtsurfernz]

Riding with a legend! Epic 😀

[@mtb_alan]

💯

[@drgibblesgaming7884]

Great video, couldn't look away.

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! Glad you dug it!

[@alonzofields5797]

Where is the trail head on these? I'm used to riding Whiting & The Luge, but would love to switch it up. This is looks amazing

[@mtb_alan]

Have a look on Trailforks. All the trails appear to be there. 👍🏾

[@alonzofields5797]

@@mtb_alan Awesome, thanks dude! Gotta get out there this weekend

[@mtb_alan]

@@alonzofields5797 get it!

[@MrGlamis70]

I went there today and had a blast! Great trail system.

[@mtb_alan]

Yew!

[@dank3823]

Good times. Fun looking spots.

[@mtb_alan]

🤘🏾

[@efrainsandoval6480]

HalfCabs are some of the best mtb shoes as well

[@mtb_alan]

I can't speak for them on pedals. But I def agree they're great on grip tape! 🤘🏾😆

[@son_of_a_bob4761]

Rad Alan so cool to ride with Cab.. I just finally became a subscriber keep the awesome videos coming

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks for subscribing? 👊🏾 Was stoked to ride with Cab and get burritos with him after. 😁

[@MTBMOR]

Interesting title.....I am curious and need to watch. There is often a line at the beginning of some of the trails here.

[@mtb_alan]

Let me know your thoughts once you watch.

[@MTBMOR]

@@mtb_alan Thank you for your edit. Sloppy Seconds has claimed a few people....thus the incomplete feature. Your energy makes watching a blast.

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! Yeah, that new wall looks like it's gonna be pretty legit.

[@shanescallon4014]

Looks sick I will have to try it out sometime

[@mtb_alan]

You'll have a rad day!

[@collinrose4084]

Lmk when you go bc I wanna try it out too lmaoo

[@mtb_alan]

Keep watching the sky. I'll put out the bat signal. 😆

[@shanescallon4014]

@@collinrose4084 How do you keep finding me😂

[@collinrose4084]

@@shanescallon4014 Lmaoo idk we've got like the exact same tik tok and youtube algorithm

[@dougcronkhite2113]

Man.. I need to ride this.. I work in San Clemente! Car Crash looks craycray

[@mtb_alan]

It was my favorite that day. If that wasn’t obvious. 😆

[@AdamMock]

Those chutes on Car Crash sketch me out! Only did them once about a year ago, but this has me wanting to go back and check 'em out again. ✌🏼🤟🏼

[@mtb_alan]

I get that. I was fortunate to have Joey towing me in.

[@EricHollanderAcu]

Those look like some great trails!

[@mtb_alan]

So fun!

[@haydensupple7225]

Sick vid, I can't wait to get out there soon.

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! Yew!

[@michaeljordan3084]

Cab was one of the few pro skaters who wasn’t a total tool. 👍🏻

[@mtb_alan]

🤔

[@andyginther8562]

So rad man! You got to ride with a titans of skating!!! I loved how you framed that he was just another rider on the trail. Looks like your dialing in to your bike. How’s it feeling? What a day!

[@mtb_alan]

TBH, Cab being just part of the crew was what I was hoping for. The Nomad is getting pretty dialed.

[@adam24bw]

This is so awesome! I need to get myself in shape! Went out to the local trails and realized how out of shape I am. But I go this. Can’t wait to hit stuff like this.

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Adam! You got it.

[@socalmtb3975]

Hey dude it would be awesome if u could ride sister Elsie very fun jump trail with most of them being around 5-10-15-20 foot gaps with a 30 foot grand daddy

[@mtb_alan]

Is it on Trailforks?

[@socalmtb3975]

@@mtb_alan yea it is pictures are pretty dated though they are always doing work on the trail look totally different now

[@trialsrob214]

Cool to meet your heroes and even better when they turn out to be good guys in person, how old are you? 80’s skater. I skated in the 70’s but I wasn’t very good at it

[@mtb_alan]

💯 I’m older than I look. 🤘🏾

[@gavinspear4790]

home town!!!!

[@mtb_alan]

You’ve got a nice town. 👊🏾

[@CaptKid101]

Looks super fun! I like how you casually remove the biggest stick that can possibly get wedge @3:50 in you wheels like no biggie 😆

[@mtb_alan]

LOL! It's funny because I only noticed myself doing that while watching the footy. 😆

[@travelthenarrowtrail8660]

Dang Alan, that bike is so stellar looking on the trail. You can't help but gawk of that color, so sweet. Oh and yea, these trails are so blasty and fun looking. I need to head over to CA for some of that! Maybe after the pandemic cools down a little. Great video as usual and appreciate your vibes bro.

[@mtb_alan]

I really dig the color now. And yeah...once things open back up, a Cali trip is worth it.

[@stevekim713]

What were some of the trails to ride back up after car crash and sloppy seconds?

[@mtb_alan]

Hmmm...I'm not sure what they're called. I think at that after Car Crash we just kind of turned left and went up the service road back toward the pavement and back up. And after Sloppy Seconds, after the bridge, hung a left and up again. The climbing trails are apparently not registered yet.

[@callancraft5032]

Hey dude! I was wondering where in San Clemente this trail is?

[@jaydtrades5359]

Yo Alan! Can you post Collin's youtube? I don't see it in the description

[@mtb_alan]

He has a KZbin channel?

[@TonyToretto25]

Nice to see that you rode 6kids. Must have been right before I removed the rut down the center & opened some older lines again.

[@mtb_alan]

Yeah! Joey encouraged us to hit it. :) Glad to hear you're doing the work! Gotta get some Summit laps next time I see you up there.

[@TonyToretto25]

​@@mtb_alan It takes an army & some well timed rain so I cant take much credit, but definitely proud of the flow it has now that there isnt a huge rut to avoid on every chute. Getting a handful of laps on that trail in an hour is pretty easy & great for brake modulation practice. I dont get up to Summit very often with my current schedule, but hoping to get another day of park laps in before the US Open.

[@mtb_alan]

Right on man.

[@forresthowell2919]

BAD ASS. no strava! no trail forks! no kooks!

[@mtb_alan]

Actually. All three.

[@jacksonmtb6603]

That place is soooo fun to ride

[@mtb_alan]

💯

[@jacksonmtb6603]

@@mtb_alan hope to see you on the trails sometime

[@mikecoulter5243]

Hey Alan, can you ride these trails on a HT? I have a SC Chameleon but wasn't sure if these trails are too much without squish?

[@mtb_alan]

Yeah...nothing to chunky on these trails. As a note, you can ride anything on an HT. :)

[@mikecoulter5243]

@@mtb_alan Awesome, thanks. I'm in north OC and will get down to these eventually.

[@mtb_alan]

🤘🏾

[@LuluBejot]

Alan 😃Awesome mtb video! You will get better,you just earned a new subscribers

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks for the sub!

[@cmj1904]

Colin was a beast

[@mtb_alan]

💯

[@mistermerita341]

Sick!!

[@mtb_alan]

🤘🏾

[@hopooba]

Did you and Cab find “Chin” out in the desert? Nice trails.

[@mtb_alan]

Still searching! 🤘🏾🐲

[@cityofcmc]

Car crash looks so fun I need to try it!

[@mtb_alan]

Heck yeah!

[@barathmuthusamy]

We need to see young skater alan pics

[@mtb_alan]

Oh dang...that would take some doing. Here's something from several years ago though: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXTWaaedoqqHsKs

[@THESEGMENTPR]

I LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!👍🏽❤️💪🏽🎥🙏

[@mtb_alan]

Yeah buddy! Rad day!

[@steveo0621]

Yo kind of got a sneak peak of this video from marks channel!!!! So stocked you got to meet you child hood hero!! How was the ride on watermelon?

[@mtb_alan]

Mark came in hot with that vid! 😆 Cab was a nice dude. Was rad to get some laps with him. The HARD Melon was killing it!

[@steveo0621]

@@mtb_alan mark is crazy i have been riding about as long as he has - 3 months for my broken arm, but he is killing it I would be slow on those trails maybe even to freaked to go on them.

[@mtb_alan]

He hits stuff with 4 months of riding, that I wouldn't have hit in my first year!

[@THESEGMENTPR]

Awe you guys are to much! 😊. Blushing maybe just a little. Stop it....I mean go on. Hahahahaha. Seriously thank you both!! Passion, confidence and a belief in my ability to use my brakes will somehow save me. 💪🏽 🤞🏽

[@steveo0621]

@@THESEGMENTPR my rear brakes is screaming at me after a long days ride hahahaha

[@toyyib9189]

👍👍👍

[@mtb_alan]

🤘🏾

[@zanomona]

Freaking cool man 🤯

[@mtb_alan]

It was a rad day!

[@THESEGMENTPR]

Slow motion crashola! Hahahahahahaha

[@mtb_alan]

😆

[@jamesklinger2146]

My backyard

[@mtb_alan]

It’s a nice back yard!

[@GANENDRAGIRI]

Wonderful Ride Biking Working ,..nice video shot,.,.I Support Subbed Your Channel Let's Stay Connected Keep It Up Mate😊👍

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks for the sub! 👊🏾

[@BlackBikes]

SoCal road trip. SoCal road trip. I'll make sure to avoid San Clemente, thanks for the advice. 😜

[@mtb_alan]

Ha! Good call! 😆

[@TonyFernandezjkdjedi]

Slo Motion Crash ola... LMFAO..🤣🤣

[@mtb_alan]

😆

[@THESEGMENTPR]

🤣😂

[@tweaker_on_a_bike9809]

Front brake works better in steep sections

[@mtb_alan]

Yup.

[@tgnilsson1]

Nice tracks :-) New bike works fine ? :-)

[@mtb_alan]

Indeed. And it does. 🤘🏾

[@SCDIAZ95]

Awesome you got to enjoy dog park , it’s our hidden gem with barely bike traffic. I hope you don’t turn our sanctuary into a Aliso wood canyon “mtb destination with all the out of towners 😃

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! I've had a couple people suggest dog park. Well...the trails are visible on the apps, but yeah...good trails are gonna get ridden. :)

[@EnlistedTrailHeads]

Some sweet trails in San Clemente, totally never want to go there 😉

[@mtb_alan]

Don't never go.

[@EnlistedTrailHeads]

@@mtb_alan 🤣🤣

[@lakeolson2855]

GO TO HULDA CROOKS!!

[@mtb_alan]

I do. 🤘🏾

[@yngballr]

Have you ever riden santa cruz ?

[@mtb_alan]

Everyday! My Nomad...oh. The place. LOL! I was up there a couple years ago and rode Flow Trail in Soquel and y'know...those other trails. ;)

[@yngballr]

@@mtb_alan Is it worth the drive ? I really want to visit!

[@mtb_alan]

Hmmm...hard for me to answer without know more about where you're driving from, what your skill and fitness level is, etc.

[@yngballr]

I would be driving from around the riverside area. I love big bear and loved skypark. My stomping ground is Arizona, I think I'm a decent rider and somewhat fit.

[@mtb_alan]

Awesome. Then I think it's def worth a long weekend. Soquel Demo Forest has some legendary trails like Flow and Braille. And if you're will to do a bit of off-menu research and probably get a bit lost, there are some fun trails near the top of the Emma McCrary Trail. Besides that, Santa Cruz is a hella nice town to just hang out in. The downtown is pretty nice, and you gotta stop by the Aptos Street BBQ. Dunno if you know the history of Aptos, but yeah...cool stuff.

[@stevem3308]

The San Clemente Singletracks are the just latest "discovery" from KZbinrs in need of content. Much like Aliso Wood, more people than ever on the trails resulting in groups of people (nice lack of social distancing) waiting to drop in along with deteriorating trail conditions from overuse. The danger here is that the Singletracks aren't really in San Clemente at all as they are on Camp Pendleton property. The base has graciously chosen to not to intervene here with the increasing crowds and trail builders adding some challenging features that saw a rider air-lifted out recently but how long can that last? With more people parking at the dog park and battling for spots on Christianitos with surfers going to Trestles, something has to give eventually.

[@mtb_alan]

Good trails gonna get ridden.

[@skullsroad3642]

Dogs, bikes, surfing. Sounds like a good time to me.

[@mtb_alan]

🤘🏾😆

[@besnkinic]

Don't forget the skatepark and ballfield parking! There's alternate parking at the businesses by the jumpline (street by Glaukos is one) too. Be respectful and lets please keep these trails alive and well!

[@mtb_alan]

💯 🤘🏾

[@teddyportney255]

Hi Alan

[@mtb_alan]

👋🏾

[@mtbsack590]

Yeah this place sucks lol stay far away. Isnt it crazy to see cab on a bike? Hes really good too! hes must have been riding for some years already.

[@mtb_alan]

Worst trails ever! Not gonna lie. I had a moment where I felt like I was playing Tony Hawk Pro Mountain Biker. 😆 Cab was killing it! And he was on a bike with not-so-modern geo. I believe he rode a little bit previously but was off the bike for a while due to a broken femur from a moto accident. Hella props to that guy! 🤘🏾

[@mtbsack590]

@@mtb_alan thats awesome THPMB haha so glad to see the og still has it after all these years of shredding. And to many more!

[@user-rz8lc3zl7k]

You’re Indian? I thought you were Mexican lol

[@mtb_alan]

Ha...I'm kinna neither. I'm part Bangladeshi and part Garo.

[@BasicBeachCommunity1]

Dude... you got an Indian for the stereotype...lol

[@mtb_alan]

Actually that was a white guy in brown face playing an Indian. 🤕

[@BasicBeachCommunity1]

@@mtb_alan no way 😳... My friend had so much racism growing up Indian

[@mtb_alan]

I can relate.

[@Dnybravo]

Yes, I 2nd that. Please don’t ride in San Clemente. The trails suck 😀

[@mtb_alan]

Worst trails ever.

[@SKBPM_ENIGMATIK]

Ah man ....you found it. Don't come here. Lol jk

[@mtb_alan]

Ha! It sucks! 😆

[@coreyhamilton5520]

Trails are brutal. Don’t ride out there.

[@mtb_alan]

Worst trails. 😆

[@coreyhamilton5520]

@@mtb_alan you did miss some Of the good ones too.

[@mtb_alan]

I definitely plan to go back.

[@aaronburela432]

These trails suck don't come

[@mtb_alan]

Not worth it.