The best longest XC descent at Mammoth Mountain Bike Park

It had been a while since I was at Mammoth Mountain Bike Park. I was glad to be back finally.
But because I'm training for the Swiss Epic and need some significant elevation rides at altitude, I brought with me the cross-country bike to more comfortably climb up and ride down all day.
And then since the trail access ticket is the same whether or not you take the lifts, I decided to add a bonus lap via the gondola once my legs were done. So I coasted down the best longest descent I know: Off The Top, to Gravy Train, to Brake through, to Downtown, to Shotgun.
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[@giuliom8520]

Wow, I didn't think I was into bike parks until I saw this trail. This trail is mostly all natural, and so long with few people on it. I'm more into exploring and enjoying my surroundings (cross country), and this is perfect for me. This is a nice long ride in the woods. I guess Mammoth really has something for everyone. I might go there this weekend.

[@bengoyette]

Totally! And when starting early (btw the bagel place opens at 6am), you can get a long quiet ride before the gondola even starts running (9am). And then heading toward Eagle lodge it's always peaceful there.

[@tns9350]

you’re honestly my favorite youtube idk why but watching your content is just so much more appealing then all these other you tubers

[@bengoyette]

Thanks! As long as you guys enjoy watching I’ll keep posting these, because I really enjoy making this type of « long take » content.

[@leighpringle286]

Awesome, like the app too.

[@BikeLifewithRob]

The view is great!

[@wakborder76]

great video! Thank you so much for posting grade and speed. Hard to tell what trails are really like sometimes the gopro effect can make trails look way easier than they actually are.

[@bengoyette]

Thanks! That’s true.

[@budycelyn]

been good to see your videos again i seem to have lost track of you after you finished an XC season and said you didn't know if you would keep going, cant remember how long ago that was. also isn't this the bike park that made up of that pea gravel stuff ?

[@bengoyette]

Thanks, Jowen. That's true. I haven't uploaded as much and haven't done a live stream in a while. But as racing is back in full force this year, there'll be more content coming; there's already an overflowing backlog of videos I want to edit. Also, Google keeps changing its feed algorithm, so the best way to track uploads is either with the bell notification or following my blog at thebikecomesfirst.tumblr.com. And yes, that's the mountain with volcanic kitty litter dirt 😁

[@jr_2810]

Dude! My family and I were in Mammoth around the same time and I never saw you once! Oh well, always next year, another great Mammoth video from you, keep up the good work!

[@bengoyette]

Thanks, Next time!

[@krisp6401]

Exceptional scenery for a nice casual ride. BTW that tree looked like it already had a lot of action in the past!

[@bengoyette]

The scratches will move higher as the tree grows. We’ll be able to tell which years had the most crashes hehe

[@MrTloster]

great trail and video! It made me want to go for a ride there, too!

[@bengoyette]

Totally worth it!

[@reginaldoluiz8995]

✌👊💪 Reginaldo from Brazil

[@bengoyette]

👋

[@jamesherber9367]

Awesome job brother

[@bengoyette]

Thanks 👍

[@Laemy100]

WOW Amazing beautiful long trail. ..... Next time you will bike it uphill? Maybe? .... 😋😇

[@bengoyette]

Yes, I did exactly that the very next morning 😆. (Disclaimer: the top section we’re not allowed to climb when the gondola is running, so gotta go very early)

[@schnawgalawg]

Try out Skid Marks next, in my opinion it’s the funnest way down

[@bengoyette]

I love Skid Marks. I wasn't sure of the conditions of the rock gardens for the XC bike though 😅

[@patlvhrodarte]

Nice video. Never tried this sequence. Ben, do u have any intel on how long lift lines are on the weekends?

[@bengoyette]

From my experience the gondola can have a 5-10 min wait while the other chairs have no wait

[@miguelfragoso7023]

Wow awesome! Would you say thy it’s beginner friendly?

[@bengoyette]

Yes it is. Beginners love it

[@edgarasu.6124]

Wow it is actually that long!

[@bengoyette]

we have to pace ourself 😆