Some like it SKETCH | Mountain Biking Jerseydale, California

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Oh boy, these trails are straight down fast and straight up janky! The folks in Jerseydale are keeping some old horse trails from fading away and turning them into some pretty fun (and scary) stuff for us mountain bikers. Every time a log was involved it was about 10 times more sketchy than what the GoPro showed, especially the two log rides near the end, holy moly.
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[@davidmain8696]

Brian talks about the extreme jankiness of these log drops in the extended version and how he could not rely on them to give guidance of what was below them; and how much harder it was to ride first time at speed compared to most other trails he has ridden. Pro riders will always check out the trail before riding the high risk sections. Most people stop and look at a feature before going blindly off it but he did not have that opportunity to figure out landings. So I hope you guys will stop giving him encouragement to man up. And Brian, I am amazed by what you ride on sight after going down some trails and trying to match your Strava or Trailforks times. I appreciate how you kept the footage of not sending it on some blind stuff knowing how many people would be trolling you over it or offering encouragement to up your skills. I'm still working on the trails you blew away here in Virginia and can't figure out how you went down this stuff so fast on double black boulder fields with 30-40 degree slopes.

[@bluegull1541]

I'm sure Jerry has saved some Lives . Awesome !!

[@The_Sampler]

@12:02 close encounter with the wildlife! I've never once caught a bug like that so perfectly; pretty cool!

[@bonham4994sts9]

"Umm yes I have a board meeting to go to this afternoon honey" 🤣🤣🤣

[@joalnelo]

Is exactly why is named for. LOL

[@andyginther8562]

Huge gratitude for coming man. You rode something new in my area before me! I’m stoked and a bit ashamed. This is a fairly new one and mad props to the builders, riders in the vid, Mike and Jorge! There’s still more trails buddy, keep coming. I’m a long time follower Brain and it’s so cool to see our trails added to your epic cannon of trails. Thanks buddy!

[@sonoman00ify]

Funny you mentioned foster kids. I was in a group home in Santa Rosa in 1981. One of the counselors there was big into mountain biking. He inspired me to build and ride one. We would shread all over the mountains around there, especially Annadale Park, back when the horse folks would call the park rangers on us. I took years off, but just got a new BMG Two Stroke. Amazing how far MBing has come. Thanks for the vid. Peace!

[@dcasandman]

Man, I’m impressed with the skill. Riding unknown trail that aggressive. I’d have died at least 4-5 times.

[@jasonmaasmtb9140]

Out of all your uploads of late I liked these trails the best 🤘 raw and natural good riding Mr...

[@lforrest14]

This to be one of the coolest trails you have posted in awhile, at least one that I REALLY want to ride now.

[@jonh9777]

Amazing ride man! These trails look really sketchy to ride blind, props for keeping up with the locals! Love the videos, keep'em comin!

[@nicklarge007]

WOW!! What a cool trail Brian!! Like the trails near me in Northern England! Please tell Jerry he is doing some fantastic work!!

[@balazsgalambos4458]

Lovely trails,great fun to watch,thx for sharing

[@BrianVaughn]

This trail looks pretty fun! I like those drops and features to make the trail a bit more interesting.

[@benc.8103]

Great stuff Brian. You are pretty quick on the dismount after the log slide.

[@LINN911]

These videos are therapy

[@richr7604]

Man you got to the coolest places! It's good to know there's that kinda riding within a few hours of the bay area.

[@blurryeyedbikeguy2821]

Looks like an awesome ride!!

[@oniinparadise9620]

Used to live in california. Now im watching all the way from daytona beach FL

[@adlar2005]

Looks so good!

[@ride6884]

I have to say, you met your match with that trail. What a great trail system, looks like so much fun.

[@snbsmtb]

Sick Riding Dude!! Great video

[@sloppypip5047]

Awesome footage man

[@BikeLifewithRob]

Looks fun! Gems all over the place

[@DirtCityMTB]

I only wish I had trails like this where I live. That looked awesome!

[@mtbville]

Sick ride Brian 🤘🔥

[@drifterdogs]

6:17 this reminds me of how I approach log rolls versus my athletic friend who never rides.. He doesn't even consider the log roll as anything other than a popper... and I watch as I prepare to safely roll it... *queue eye rolls and sprinting to catch up* also this actually looks steep on gopro?!?! Solid work Brian!

[@GravityEscapades]

That seems like the perfect mix of speed and chunk!

[@andybacon6007]

Just to echo what's been said below... keeping up with those guys and at the speed they were riding... pretty impressive. So involving too. I actually stepped off my chair while watching when you jumped off at the ridgeline and laughed out loud when you used the expression 'safety third'. Hadn't heard that used before. Great video. Thx

[@mtb4l484]

That trail looks killer!

[@BrayanGutierrezValdes]

This is my kind of favourite track! 😎🤙🏼

[@rogers.7841]

Hi, I'm am a new subscriber in your channel and I like 👍 it the way you drive, no jumping, flying. I am mtb beginner unfortunately beginning again because I had a mtb accident for about 5 months ago ( unfortunately with Surgery) but I'm getting my confidence back in the road again. Safe drive and god. Bye

[@michaelm1481]

I’ll be driving by tomorrow on my way to Yosemite 🙌

[@caseytheray]

Come on Brian, you have the ripmo with all that travel just waiting for you. This trail looks amazing. You have the skills, just the mental block.

[@davidmain8696]

You have no idea how great of a rider he is to ride this stuff on sight. I've ridden trails where he has gotten high up in the Leaderboards on a single ride. This stuff is so steep that you can't see what is on the landing and the guys aren't calling out rolls or drops and there isn't time to stop at every obstacle to figure that out or he would fall behind.

[@cycletopia6258]

Your friends at Cycletopia say hello and we love your channel!🤙🏻

[@timmillheim5796]

Jerseydale is actually 8n my home county of Mariposa. Thanks for again bringing back fabulous memories

[@scottseymour7563]

did you grad from MCHS?

[@timmillheim5796]

@@scottseymour7563 Yes, a long time ago, 1988.

[@scottseymour7563]

@@timmillheim5796 89. Tim the trails are right behind my house the same house we had a few beers together in high school.

[@scottseymour7563]

I and Jerry built them.

[@timmillheim5796]

@@scottseymour7563 oh crap. Scott! Dang... A lot of years gone by. Those trail look so fun.

[@stevec5657]

It'll be really cool to hook up with a rider to stay ahead of you wearing a 2nd camera, but facing rearward to capture footage of you riding. We've vacationed at Bass Lake before and driven through Oakhurst many times, but I no idea there were trails like those hidden away around there. Great video - thanks!

[@finlayson]

I'd never heard of "Jerseydale, CA" before, so I typed it into Google Maps, and immediately saw a tag for "Jerseydale MTB trails per BKXC" :-)

[@NicolaDalto360MTB]

Che spettacolo !! Braviiii

[@christiantalotalo1137]

nice ride sir.

[@patricklaureys1249]

Ok, these guys are crazy. 😄But I love it! Wouldn't want to do this on my hardtail though.

[@KevinMcAfee]

Those kids were smoking you. What a magical place, brother 🙌

[@DAMN55117]

safety third...lol

[@razmtb5028]

Awesome

[@tortillasarenotbiceps7622]

Where my dichotomy stems from - Paying HUGE money for a top-of-the-line mountain bike only to go mountain biking and beat the ever-loving snot out of it. LOL

[@aryamannegi6154]

post more videos of clear sunny skies , it will help YOU and me a lot

[@funnyfamily1929]

God blessed Brian 🙏🏻

[@AdventuresWithClair]

You totally have those features in your wheelhouse. It's just a mind game you have to beat.

[@davidmain8696]

It may seem like it is a mind game but he rides down hard double black on sight. I've seen stuff that he has cleaned first time where very few in my area have been able to. So if he skips it then it is because he knows it came up on him too fast and he doesn't have time to check it out by riding it blind. So...it totally isn't fear that shuts him down but it is a set of rules that allows him to keep riding which a lot of other KZbinrs do not have and they are out for months with injuries.

[@sixate]

These trails are not for beginners. Looks like an amazing ride, sketchy af at times too.

[@michalwiktorow2188]

yes, and the main motive was: 'Hey let's wait for Brian' - but yes - honestly those lines were with little to no margin of error at all.

[@tortillasarenotbiceps7622]

If you take 2 Xanax before watching it's all good. 😛

[@14preston49]

When are you going back to the property?

[@bueller579]

12:02 Dragon Fly!

[@poshpickle9024]

Love the videos but that rattle is driving me crazy 😂

[@joshuadoss1955]

So much Sprouse adrenaline. What shirt were you wearing on that ride? It looks super comfy

[@nasermamoun9403]

I love a bicycle

[@marinastein8087]

These trails have always, and are currently still being used by horseback riders. So your term " Old horse trails" implied that horses and riders are no longer using them. These are multi use trails, so heads up and be aware that others are out enjoying them also

[@d0u6s]

Roll out your sketch skills. 👍

[@matthewbasquez4373]

that was intence

[@peterlinfoot1886]

are you gonna make it to santa barbara someday

[@milesorr7503]

Looks really dry and slippy!

[@marlonpdot]

Sketch AF!!

[@lifebarier]

12:02 that scared me

[@NoahMagBratwurst]

are u okay Brian? you seem a little skinnier then usual imo.

[@SuperClutch35]

Wish I could have joined the group here and at 007

[@jonathanfegelein9361]

No issues with assembly for me kzbin.infoUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L but I could see where some might benefit from using an experienced bike assembler/mechanic. I'm an older rider starting back after a 10 year break. This bike exceeds my capabilities and has been easy to get comfortable riding. I'm mostly on easy trails with almost no street riding and have not been disappointed with the performance of the bike. My fitness level is far below what I previously rode with and because of that the mileage is going on the bike slowly. While I'm losing weight slowly, the bike seems to tolerate my 220 pounds just fine. The bike has been used by several family members ranging from 5'5" - 5'9".

[@Random-YT77]

I wish I had MTB

[@BIIIKES]

(12:03) dragonfly on the lens?

[@bennysh]

That guy: "I can do this on the mornings before work!" Me: :|

[@agscastingbro]

Waaaau...

[@seagulls4life12]

Brain, you gotta start progressing with the drops my dude. You've got the bike to handle it and you have the skill. You just have to send it. Obviously ride safety and within your limits, but all the stuff you did't hit was clearly within your skill level. Take a breath, follow someone in and don't panic break!

[@codydavenport8429]

Super frustrating to watch him go around even some of the smaller features even though he shreds on the downhill.

[@Hook1fred]

☝️

[@themcdiesel1]

Definitely agree, every video he does it and it's a little disappointing he isn't willing to send it every once in a while

[@blakemaire4999]

@@codydavenport8429 Some of those "smaller" features aren't really that small.

[@codydavenport8429]

@@blakemaire4999 I'm aware of the GoPro effect. I'll give him some of the bigger drops and whatnot, but a lot of the features he went around were somewhat mundane.

[@RIMTB]

First

[@gribof8306]

12:02 скример))

[@charans8381]

Akka

[@toddutter5766]

Many downed trees .......fuel for next big wildfire.

[@theeleven42]

These guys weren’t much help to the newbie. Compared to JC Trails who was calling out every drop or roll and looking out for a first timer.

[@miguelsarmiento8263]

12:02?

[@neondeath07]

Crazy looking bug

[@arenjanian8295]

About the clippers?

[@vultussursum165]

Dragonfly alert

[@OmarIllustrated]

I know you're not, but somehow you seem underbiked for these trails...lol

[@googlemail5045]

As a "Fulltime Mountainbiker" you should have more skills than this