This Bike Park is Canada's Best Kept Secret!

This is one of Canadas best kept "secret" bike parks, and this weekend was opening its day. Even though Bromont Bike Park has been around for years, and hosted several world cups, and has some heinous terrain, I've only ridden here once before and only on one trail. This trip was exciting for me because I get a chance to discover a new place!
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[@SkillsWithPhil]

We had enough footage that there's a second video from this day kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGG7fnxrp8qdl7c

[@Knuf024]

Man it never ceases to amaze me watching you clear the lens with your left thumb while riding downhill thru rocky terrain around sketchy trees and corners while steering with only your right hand. Serious bike control dude. 💪🏼 17:44 for reference.

[@TheRiotMTB]

I was going to say the same…all casual like too

[@premix5six]

I giggle more watching Phil ride than any other KZbinr. He has more skill in his pinky toe than I have in my whole body.

[@topspot4834]

Yeah, I don't watch as much POV as I used to and mostly just watch Seth ... BUT Phil is and always has been an instant click and full watch. I love his commentary and his riding is one-of-a-kind ... Plus I'm in the Northeast so he rides a lotta the same stuff I do, albeit just a tad better!

[@livefreeandshred9818]

Same. It blows my mind that o watch him ride the same trails I ride and does them at Mach 12 and sends gaps I didn’t even know existed and just gives a “woohoo”. Very fun to watch

[@billmcmillan7735]

That applies to thousands of us!

[@MidwestSingleTrack]

inquiring minds want to know... did you eat it @5:15 on that wood bridge when the video inexplicably cuts? xD

[@Toxik_Tobi]

It is just insane seeing you guys and girls go down those thight tracks at mach jesus. Mad respect!

[@benjaminvivar7855]

The Art of Riding MTB By Phil “I like Being know what I know.” Your riding is awesome. 👍

[@GoodTrails]

Great vid! I will have to re-unite with Bromont this summer!

[@FreerideQuebec]

The level of Skills in Canada just went up big time

[@cyntax_error]

Just (hopefully) in the last bit of recovery from nerve issues in my back. Videos like this keep me motivated to keep pushing to get back out on my bike. Thank you

[@Ro_Chaos]

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK PHIL! Love your content

[@SkillsWithPhil]

Thanks! Will do!

[@matthewbrocke4298]

​@@SkillsWithPhilyou should come out to New Brunswick Canada. We have some really nice downhill parks, and some free biking parks as well.

[@Flyinghamster76]

@@matthewbrocke4298bro the only downhill parks we got in nb with lifts is Poley and sugarloaf

[@BuckeyeMCS]

Those wet bridges will give me nightmares now.

[@MTBChuckQC]

Finally! Phil in my hood! Amazing to see you ride these trails! Hope you went and tried the enduro side too!

[@prslol1]

Quebec is such an awesome mtb spot. Been really enjoying long weekends there. Wish NY would follow suit but at least I’m in a part of NY where I can goto VT just as quick.

[@nickriders]

Snow making hose= pressure 😂 when you wash your bike, great vid and nice to see tristan on the jump line though🙌

[@alexandrecossette3902]

Awesome video and cool to see you in the trail i ride 🤘🔥

[@fivetool]

Awesome riding. You and Adam were ripping!

[@FlareEpic]

The 20 top to bottom is hand down the best trail. Plus the secret trails on the “village” side. Well still glad you enjoyed it

[@SkillsWithPhil]

I've been told there's more secret trails than marked trails! Anyway I have more videos coming from the weekend. :)

[@WilliamLevesqueineX]

@@SkillsWithPhil They're super fun, I did notice a couple lines got barred off by logs tho 😶

[@goudel3640]

@@SkillsWithPhilexact more secret than marked trail , labatt 50 chainsaw wallnut slabaconda just to name few of them these trails are insane and very gnar and steep they are secrets for a good reason !

[@SsmAnyfeSt]

​@@SkillsWithPhiloh yeah nice so maybe some from the enduro trails! I was hoping you did film it! We saw you there sunday but didnt want to bother you guys lol Way better condition than freshly made DH trails..don't know what they're thinking over there but they'll just have to redo everything once again! 🤦‍♂️

[@50whatnomadtravelnursemtb5]

I swear if it's even looking like rain they close the trails in California. That place looks awesome.

[@ChristianEilers]

Hey Phil, I thought I saw you at the lift but didn't want to intrude. You definitely opened a few lines I had not thought about lol.... saw my car at the end of your video to confirm you were there on Saturday. Great video and yes, Bromont is kind of a public secret ;-) Which one was your favourite trail?

[@jayesh5131]

You're so fast on the turns🥶

[@WilliamLevesqueineX]

Was nice meeting you at dinner ! Fun day :D

[@clownshoesracing5334]

If you can take a look at Victoriaville its a free acces lil montain but perfect for the locals

[@AIRDOODOO]

Fun stuff...loved the Anaheim Supercross mud reference, had no idea you followed SX.

[@SkillsWithPhil]

I'm a casual follower :)

[@LaurentiusTriarius]

I saw my first DH race at Bromont in 1992, now the blue trails are probably harder than the OG DH course 😂

[@SkillsWithPhil]

Not sure what the 92 course looked like but the WC course they ran most recently was definitely spicey. Hope to see it come back

[@kiltymacbagpipe]

Bromont is awesome. I ride those trails just like you but slower and more awkward.

[@joshjackson2189]

You should ride with remy metailier

[@thelonlydear3960]

Phill come to Poley mountain in NB Canada it’s small but fun.chairlift up and like 8-10 trails rn! I’d love to see you there and get a picture

[@Flyinghamster76]

It gets boring after a while tbh

[@traderryan713]

That was sick. Looked cool.

[@seanroberts381]

I'd love to see Phil and Alex do a series together. Send Phil to Peru with Alex.

[@AltGrendel]

He’s a double black diamond kinda guy.

[@Mediarahan003]

5:15 the radius on that bridge is a little tight!

[@N8SecondRide]

Whyyyy has Nate Hills never done a follow cam with you!? The stuff you do on these trails would be so sick to see follow cam.

[@sduoqsoq7478]

finally bromont

[@taggy8185]

why'd you go with the mcdonald's color scheme?

[@SkillsWithPhil]

They are my title sponsor this year, they pay in big macs, and monopoly money.

[@iceman1990abc]

Love your videos! Lucky to be first one here!

[@chreusel911]

Hi Phil, are the contis better than the maxxis?

[@tofadeisastart]

That friend you picked up is a bullet train. Holy shit

[@xXDCEEZXx]

Hey Phil. Do prefer short chain stay or long short chain stay. Explains why and what’s the difference

[@SkillsWithPhil]

I'm a middle of the road kind of person. Long chasinstays put your weight more centered on the bike and give it front wheel more traction and they are more stable over choppy terrain. Short chainstays are snappier, and easier to lift the front wheel. I run my force in the short position, but i never bothered trying the long position because it feels good enough.

[@xXDCEEZXx]

@@SkillsWithPhil thanks Phil. I truly appreciate it.

[@tomassanesson902]

Eplk trail awesome

[@davidlatscha4524]

You are the best ❤

[@topspot4834]

PHIL how would you rank the NE parks, starting with Mountain Creek and heading north?

[@SkillsWithPhil]

This is a personal list, most favorite to not my favorite: Bromont, Highland, Thunder, Mountain Creek, Bolton, Killington, Burke, powder ridge. They all have their pluses and minuses, and can all be fun with the right group.

[@robertostrovsky9794]

Does anyone know if this bike park has flow trails for the "I only ride GREEN crew"?

[@SkillsWithPhil]

Yes they do! Lots of them. :)

[@robertostrovsky9794]

Love your channel by the by!!!❤

[@michaelharris8144]

Hi Phil. Thanks for this video. I live in Owen Sound, Ontario Canada and can get to Bromont in 8.5 hours. I can get to Mont Saint Anne Quebec in 12.5 hours. My 16 year old son and I are planning a downhill mtb trip for summer 2025. We have lots of trails riding experience but nothing specifically downhill. Is Mont Saint Anne worth the extra 4 hours drive or should we go to Bromont? Or should we come to Killington? It is 9.5 hours. In your opinion, which resort should we visit?

[@Highfiveletsride]

You can go to Bromont. On the way back take a detour and hit MSS, Mont Blanc. The spend a couple days in the Ottawa area and pedal VÈLO MSM in Mont Ste Marie (approx 1 hour north of Ottawa), finish it up with some gnarly laps at Camp Fortune. That would be a fun trip.

[@HaveFunBikes]

Heeey, it's Rolling Mc Donalds bike!

[@ktvlm3987]

BV could use some tips on water pressure at the wash station 🤣

[@thebeardedman-drenaline5546]

How do you even know when mud gets on the lens???lol

[@SkillsWithPhil]

I don't really, i just know when i get mud on my goggles there's a good chance my GoPro lens also got muddy. It's also lower down and more susceptible to mud flinging off my tires.

[@mrpachuco696]

Just passing by

[@TheRiotMTB]

I heard Sam Tibeaux….i bet he’s got some Cajun cousin down in south Louisiana

[@SsmAnyfeSt]

Sam Thibault. We are in a french part of Canada here, in Quebec, so we all speak french...doesnt mean we have connection with everybody that speak or have french name! Haha

[@RWmoose]

10:48 "taaabaaaarnak"

[@SkillsWithPhil]

It wouldn't be a Quebec trip without hearing at least one!

[@RWmoose]

Right on!

[@cjones7692ify]

To have a fraction of Phills skills

[@darrenhill3514]

I used to ski a lot as a kid and never cared but for some reason, I'm now scared to death of heights lol I really want to ride my bike in Winter Park and other places here in CO but lifts scare the shit out of me. I don't want to have to drink in order to sooth the nerves...anyone have any tips?

[@SkillsWithPhil]

While i can't relate, I've heard this from other people, so you aren't alone. Im actually semi afraid of heights but chairlifts don't phase me. I can only attempt to help. Number one tip I have is to not look directly down. Look in front, to the side, but resist looking below your feet. It might be worth visiting small resorts with slower lifts. The big resorts often have big spans between their towers and the chairs are higher off the ground. Itd be much easier to get comfortable with lifts at a small resort and work your way up. Lastly, how often do you fall off your couch or diner room chair? I bet it's pretty close to never. A chair lift isn't too much different. Also, having friends to keep your mind at ease and talking throughout the ride probably wouldn't hurt. I'm not sure if any of this is at all helpful, but i wish you the best of luck.

[@darrenhill3514]

@@SkillsWithPhil I really appreciate you responding, Phil! I saw your message when you responded but had to go to bed and didn't double back so my apologies. I'll look up some places that might have smaller lifts because you're right, the major ski lifts are way the hell up there and it's daunting. We took the kids up the Gondola at Winter park and my kids were nervous so I had to play it off like nothing was wrong but little did they know I was dying inside lol...I hate it because I was never afraid of heights as a kid nor have I had anything traumatic happen...it's so weird...even when riding my dirtbike I'm afraid to be up in the air when hitting jumps even though I used to smash triples and other big jumps when I was younger... Might just have to suck it up and care more about the journey down the hill than the journey up.

[@ghost_control3276]

I'd pay to have lessons from him.

[@Friskee62]

WET? Not a problem...

[@SkillsWithPhil]

Dare i say i think i prefer riding in the wet. I just hate being damp, dirty and having to clean my bike😁

[@MidwestFreerideColation]

Bromont may be the best kept secret bike park

[@SkillsWithPhil]

Honestly yes. I'm not terribly far and I'm ashamed that I've never visited besides for the one race i did in 2011! A++ trails. It's not quite whistler status but there's so much to enjoy and explore.

[@THEFORGOTTENCAUSES]

Do you have a BMX or a mountain bike?

[@SkillsWithPhil]

This is a mountain bike.

[@picard120]

Bromont tends to be wet

[@Kd_unite]

I have a question about berms. If anyone know how do I stay in control on the berm when I am going fast because a lot of the time I have to slow down a lot so I don’t go flying off the side. Is there anyway to do it without losing speed?

[@JonCramer]

Hello

[@jonahkhunkhun3690]

First

[@Twinkie1960]

garate ridin….and camera work….

[@Gavin-Branch]

1 view in 30 seconds this guy fell off

[@LaurentiusTriarius]

Nah he didn't it's the friggin lizard people again! They stole his views..

[@nathankovach7414]

The real question is why are your abpe to get to the video in 30 secs

[@Couffee]

Phil is real and doesn’t sit there and advertise the shit out of products. His video style is realistic, dude has a life outside of making videos (volunteering making mtb trails) and rides better than all KZbinrs aside from winning World Cup runs by Loic Bruni. If you wanna watch some cheese ball advertise and hype up products and bikes for no reason you shouldn’t watch this authentic down to the core mountain biker (Phil).

[@VooDooDude1]

skills with phil more lke flying phil

[@lamefart]

13:53 🤯🤯🤯