Skyline Wilderness (Napa, CA) Mountain Biking

[@mtbsavant5414]

You know you've made it when someone on the trail recognizes you. Congrats!

[@mtbingadventures1551]

Definitely really cool, but I don't know if I could say I made it. I am still a pretty small fish in this giant ocean.

[@vicwiseman6038]

You cut out the one of the best parts at 11:30, that uphill bolder that I have finally mastered! Now working on the beginning section of Chaparral with the stitch back bolder climb.

[@mtbingadventures1551]

I probably cut that out because I didn't make it. I can't remember what it's like there to much. I need to get out and ride this some more. Now you got me curious and I will need to go back and try that uphill bolder section.

[@vicwiseman6038]

I ride this trail it’s a blast. I usually ride the River to Ridge Trail, then climb up via Lake Marie Road to the locked gate. From there, I turn around and bomb it down hill and take the right at Chaparral Trail. There is a steep technical section at the beginning of Chaparral that I haven’t been able to concur so I hike my bike up that part and then continue up before bombing it down again. Chaparral is just a blast. From there I take Manzanita back through the Park entrance and to River to Ridge which spits me back out to the parking lot. I am hoping to work my way up to taking Buckeye instead of Lake Marie Road.

[@mtbingadventures1551]

I have some friends that live in Vacaville and ride Skyline a ton. They have been showing me all sorts of great lines at Rockville. I should have them show me around Skyline one day. I have only been out there a few times and I'm probably missing a lot of great stuff. Sounds like you do several miles out there from time to time. I will be sure to check out the Chaparral trail next time I'm out there.

[@zzzogas413]

Hey Vic, assuming you're local, are there any bike shops close by that rent full suspension bikes?

[@hillsideheathen5267]

Just got my first mtb looking forward to gaining experience. I'm from Sonoma County. Love your content!

[@mtbingadventures1551]

Congrats on getting a MTB. The better you get the more hooked you will get. Thanks for checking out the videos. I am really glad you like them.

[@monstervlogster1157]

Sick trails man! gotta make it down there soon! thanks dude!

[@mtbingadventures1551]

Thanks man.

[@CobraKyle]

Such beautiful scenery! Sick ride!

[@mtbingadventures1551]

Thanks man and thank you for subscribing to the channel. I see you in lots of the live chats. Really cool to have you comment on one of my videos.

[@CobraKyle]

Gotta love the live chats. Happy to support the fellow bikers!

[@OutdoorGold]

Incredible scenery and footage! Can't believe how green it is over there. Solid riding MTBing Adventures!

[@mtbingadventures1551]

Thanks RC. I am loving the scenery when it is all green like this. I hope we get some more rain so the green will last longer. We barely got any this year.

[@wingcobra]

Next time you should park on the west side where the college is at. you miss some fun techy climb. I was lucky met up with some local on my first time there they let me tag along show me their favorite route and was a blast.

[@mtbingadventures1551]

Hmmm.... Yeah, next time I will have to check it out. That place is so new to me. I have no idea where all the good stuff is at.

[@Sir_climb_alot]

Thanks for sharing the video - i'm looking forward to riding here soon. A couple of questions - the intro shows a super gnarly rock garden - how common is this type of obstacle at this park? And second, what type of bike, travel measurements would you recommend for here?

[@mtbingadventures1551]

You won't find a lot of rock gardens that are too crazy at Skyline. If I remember correctly there are many easier ones and maybe half a dozen harder ones. Many of them can be avoided or they're short enough to walk. I think this place actually can be ridden on a hardtail really. But a bike with 130mm to 150mm front and 130mm or more rear would be plenty. The bike I was on was 140mm front and 130mm rear (I think). I was on a 2016 Specialized Stumpjumper 6 Fattie. I haven't been on that bike for awhile now and I forget exact travel specs. Place is great for cruising and having fun.

[@MaxWilliams]

Nice videos, your riding is prime love the good quality keep it up.

[@mtbingadventures1551]

Thanks man, yeah right now the weather is amazing and everything is really green.

[@BrianVaughn]

where did the trail go? Glad to see the trails there didn't get burnt up.

[@mtbingadventures1551]

Me too, Still lots of trees and all the green is coming back really fast. That was a really fun day of riding.

[@HallMarc_Trails]

Great ride & great company you keep :)

[@mtbingadventures1551]

Thanks, yeah these guys are really fun to hang out with. Of course its almost impossible to find a mountain biker that isn't fun to hang out with.

[@grilledsteez2752]

Great stuff brotha! I’m in Dixon, and looking for some riding buds🤘

[@mtbingadventures1551]

Ride the Rockville area a lot. There is a huge community of riders there that you might be able to hook up with. I don't go to that area much anymore

[@grilledsteez2752]

@@mtbingadventures1551 Rode there yesterday and it was an absolute blast! Super tech and so much beauty, love the diversity of trails as well. Cave trail was a bomber!! Thanks for info brother take care

[@mtbingadventures1551]

@@grilledsteez2752 that place will up the skill level and has so many good lines.

[@grilledsteez2752]

Dude thanks a bunch for the feedback and definitely hope to see you out there some day! Enjoy playa! Keep slayin

[@aaroneddy4533]

Awesome video! I am trying to decide between a 160mmFT/147mmRT or 130mmFT/120mmRT bike set up. I will be riding Skyline 95% of the time. Which would you go with?

[@mtbingadventures1551]

I'm a pretty big fan of 160mm front (I have 160mm rear which I love). I feel this doesn't limit you for going on more difficult features and stepping up your game. If that is what you are looking to do. If you feel like you are going to be more of a chill rider the 130mm will handle everything you throw at it and probably a touch lighter. Not sure if the weight makes that much of a difference unless you are going to be a competitive racer or you plan on doing super long rides. The longer travel has my vote.

[@jamesnaples6290]

A great place to take your bike for a walk! ;)

[@mtbingadventures1551]

We will get all the climbing next time.

[@beyklab1623]

Makes me want to go out there and explore. Liked the video. You have my sub!

[@mtbingadventures1551]

Thanks, sorry for the super late reply. I wasn't very good at getting to all my comments when I started the channel.

[@SimoBrik]

Hey man how you're going? Nice edit as always and great ride !

[@mtbingadventures1551]

Thanks, everything has been going awesome. How has your channel been doing? I hope it's growing and I hope you are continuing to pump out videos.

[@SimoBrik]

MTBing Adventures so good my friend ! Yes my channel is going well 😊 I upload new videos every weekend, kepp it up to my own work ! I see that you are near the 1K ? Looks amazing !

[@mtbingadventures1551]

We'll both get there. Might not before the 20th but we will get there. It is a fun challenge to try and beat the deadline though.

[@SimoBrik]

Thinking it's an hard challenge for both ! however, I'll contiue to upload new content every weekend ! I think you'll do it too ! :)

[@JFRides]

Great vid man👍🏻

[@mtbingadventures1551]

How have you been? I'm curious if you are ever going to make it out to Northern Cali again

[@daDockta]

great video and scenery- are you using a gimbal?

[@mtbingadventures1551]

I am using a Gimbal. I use the EVO SS model which works amazing.

[@daDockta]

time for me to go shopping :)

[@mtbingadventures1551]

I just put a link in the description. You reminded me when you asked that question. I also use the GoPro Hero 4 Black.

[@daDockta]

tks for posting, care to also share your GoPro settings? you record in 1080P?

[@mtbingadventures1551]

I found these settings to work best with KZbin and this is for HERO 4 Black (the other models may have a slightly different list): 2.7K 30 FPS Field of View (FOV) W I am not to sure what the next stuff is but this is what I have: N/A Off PT: ON AUTO GOPRO AUTO 1600 Low -0.5 Reset: PT