The HARDEST Race in America? - 2020 Battle of the Goats MAIN EVENT

[@zanedoamaral8819]

It’s midnight in South Africa and I’ve been waiting for this upload for 7 days. Thanks for positing!

[@kylehardley]

Haha, you and me both!!!

[@jacobriel2304]

Lekker bois

[@zanedoamaral8819]

@@jacobriel2304 check out my KZbin for some South African riding

[@StoneMelber]

I made the thumbnail!! I was In the blue and red gear on the sherco. I ran into you right when you turned around at the end! Killer race!

[@upisupenduro7451]

“I want you guys to sign up for these hard enduros. This is what it’s about. Pushing yourself through it despite having the worst time of your life. “ -zachatk1 Needs to be a Tshirt.

[@apollogames4680]

I know, watching him realizing the things that he can and should be doing can be painful sometimes

[@Bigredwelder77]

Dude, your commentary in your videos is the BEST. Love watching your vids because of your humble, "I can relate to that" attitude. Awesome. Keep it up!

[@ondawnshighway71]

Awesome race Zach! Would love a post-race season review of the beta. I think it would be really helpful for riders like me that are thinking about switching over from the howling pumpkin.

[@ryanbisi3830]

This track looks insane on go pro, I can’t imagine it in person...

[@braapptorrr4630]

Agreed, the one time go pro doesn’t make something look easy!

[@ngrey_2155]

I was there as a spectator and it was brutal ended up helping in chicken hill for about two hours 😂

[@kylehardley]

Id be interested to see a heart monitor overlay. I wear a garmin watch and average about 175 BPM during a harescramble. I know I can oveay it into my videos but never have because its an extra step.

[@whiskeythrottleracing]

Great effort, Zach. Knowing when to call it is part of the sport. You'll get it next year.

[@baystatemotocross8200]

The only channel that i wait patiently to watch every week

[@marktegeder2455]

Zach, you are to be commended for taking on the hard enduros. I myself would not do so, but Kudos to you for trying. It's so much fun following your channel and seeing how you started off in this sport and where you are today!!

[@Toad_Moto]

I'll just live my motorcycle enduro racing life vicariously through you, thank you very much.

[@MxRider721]

Best videos ever Zach, I love watching how you ride, you have a very different style than I do and your commentary really helps me understand how to ride differently. Great work.

[@griffithracingteam2412]

Dude it's amazing how far you have come in the last several years. Amazing videos as always. I was there, tried the qualifier, got the number plate, and the $550 receipt (with me doin the labor)it cost me to pt my bike back together lol. Didn't qualify, not sure i could have raced on Sunday even if i had of lol. Def wasnt ready for this. Totally underestimated the race. The terrain at brushy is so unforgivable and unbelievably steep that these guys watching have NO CLUE!!!!!! Keep em coming bro!!! Great job

[@KnoxOffRoad]

Great Vid as usual! Did the Qualifier this year and it was brutal. TKO was not as bad for sure Pivot Turns are defiantly crucial. Save so much energy

[@liquidktm]

I was there watching , I Use to run local Hare scrambles up there , Never new these trails existed. Brushy mountain and Brown mountain is where I use to train. Great video almost im passable it was amazing watching the top 5 finishers complete this race in record time there animals with skills of steel.

[@P4ddyC4ke]

Absolutely love these longer videos! Great ride! Tough terrain and track!

[@kentbradford7298]

Thanks for the new vid. I always look forward to them. I have heat exhaustion and pulled a hammy just watching it! I’m switching my retirement investments to clutch plates and body plastics.

[@marcusm.3486]

I'm really impressed by the traction that tire is getting. May need to give it a go!

[@thejeepmanwithcrocs2580]

You did better than I could. Keep up the hard work. The videos are awesome!

[@michaelbean8404]

Thanks for your videos. I love watching and the commentary is always great. Thanks 🤩

[@christophernicola9293]

I've been waiting, wsiting, waiting.. love your vids dude..

[@adamgarey6742]

Love these videos hoping to do a hare scramble this weekend

[@brettnorsworthy7834]

Been watching you nearly since you've started your channel. Been through a few accounts but you'll always be on my subscribe list. I've been stoked to find out about lacc hare scrambles in my state and will be starting to race hopefully 2021. Currently on a 125 because I hated my 250f and 250 2 strokes are a million dollars completely roached here. Have had 17 different bikes and current is 99 cr125. 200 dollar basket case I rebuilt the motor and suspension on to get ride. First aluminum framed bike and first honda. Miss my green machines

[@ctrix5489]

I just wanna put in what I think about you. I really like the fact that you are putting out content that people enjoy. Your viewers on this channel don’t show up 100% because of your skill. They show up based on you (You are a great rider though). I know I sall your videos and I was like man this guy is cool I wanna watch more. Anyway thank you for the endless hours of entertainment

[@joshrickard1003]

always keep at least one foot on the peg when climbing up hills just helps with traction. Love the vids

[@kevinscanlan9701]

I'm giving you an A+ for effort that course looks narly on the gopro and we all know the gopro makes everything look flat. NICE WORK!

[@blobfish7159]

Good video as usual, but I think you rely on the tractorness of the 300. More revs and clutch baby to load that flywheel. Also seems you’re trying to gain momentum while you’re in the middle of a climb. IRC tire guy goes into depth about this stuff. And for all of the salty bois, yes I know you can’t just pin in, I’m talking about just little places where learning some tricks could really benefit Zac, I wanna see him become the rider we all know he can be. Still a very exceptional rider tho that’s for sure

[@travisbanks009]

So I've watched quite a few of your videos, an now you are my go to channel, love all the commentary an your skill as a rider! im wondering what kind of work out routines you do to keep your stamina and strength through such a tough race ?

[@rickhouston2144]

I love watching these and looking for lines that I could take my 1090 through. And to hear you talk about pivot turns, I feel that so hard 😅🤣. Yes I am 🌰’s

[@TON_KROW]

It’s about time you give us some more great videos.

[@Craigwolly]

Good on ya mate for getting out there doing it! You’re a true inspiration!!

[@allenyoungs]

Keep it up man. Very few hour long videos I’ll watch but this was great.

[@Tater4200]

i took a double black diamond here one time.. on a wr426f. ended up endoing. snapped compression. tried to bail out on a bail out trail. ended up throwin up in my dam helmet lol. some of the hardest trails ive ever rode. besides brown mountain

[@yamaman6882]

I give you credit for entering and riding an extreme hard enduro. No way, I want to try one of these events. After you get back to your truck, it would great to hear a short review on your riding your performance including the good, the bad and what your learned from this hard enduro race.

[@rodrigoalmendro3118]

For the pivot turn ask Meg Braaps, if she can so should you. Also you forgot to put Battle in the title.

[@zrig1]

It is mind-boggling watching this stuff. Where people take their bikes. Shit even I was getting tired watching this. Props to you.

[@cocobeans706]

Love your commentary. Thanks for putting yourself through the ringer for us. Ha

[@justinbernoskevich2392]

Awesome job man! Love the content Zach.

[@brandonthibault9577]

Love the videos man. Just some things I noticed as a fan/observer...can't tell if its just the edits but you look down a lot and let go of the gas right when you need seem to need it hust a hair more. Good luck in the next race you do!

[@ryanbrown918]

Chutes & Ladders actually looks like a fun section!

[@haydenauten285]

jeez the gopro self stability is good

[@ericchill864]

I always wanted an ATK in the old days... Wonder what happened to that brand. If I remember right they were more into the flat-out Baja desert type racing...

[@MudAndDustMoto]

Its tough to do on gnarly stuff but weight the pegs and a fist full of throttle. But man i would love to do some of these races.

[@BIKERDUDE240]

Loved the Video, keep your head up, you are an inspiration to me as you are to many! Great work!

[@jarrodholcomb4884]

Are those gel packs on your forks

[@davidthigpen2366]

Did this once , back in the 80,s on three wheels . One friend went off the side and pinballed off the trees for thirty feet he was ok. An hour latter another friend fell off into a deep creek landing on a huge rock she was sore for 2 days ( yes I said she ) . I don't think everyone understands that you could be mortality injured on those very steep hills A21

[@Matthewmaya1]

After watching your videos for a while I've decided I'm going to enter a hard enduro race. I'm giving myself a year to prepare

[@KolinKovack]

I miss your harasramble videos wish you would do more of them

[@armaximus]

Zac, how many tooth you running on the front sprocket?

[@nobody-eh5es]

yep i was thinking same thing, like cody webb goes to a lower one to use 2nd more

[@adamgarey6742]

Did I see a teaser of some trials riding? I can’t wait till I get some more money to buy a trials bike.

[@kgb4005]

thats some good clutch control you got!

[@rhysmonaghan8822]

Do you have a video where you clean your bike I’d just like to see the transition from dirty to clean 😂

[@JJsgonemad]

Love the long videos keep up the good work! Also does the modes on the beta actually do something?like the rainy and the sunny switch by the gas cap

[@jessefpv9217]

Need a light bike for this type of riding. This is the only ride / race I'd rather have a pit bike. I'd just carry it. Lol

[@Dowent]

Well, I think quite a few people would have been faster/would have gone farther on a trails bike, but they were banned exactly for that reason.

[@crudeoilhaln1911]

Brooo.. hellz to the naw! Seriously though how much water do you carry on you in the back pack thing? I’ve never tried one

[@alexlyons2201]

Beo this stuff looks super fun, I can't wait for the 2021 race season, its gonna be my first time racing since 2017 when I fucked my shoulder up

[@HEAVYMETALJSTYLES]

Incredible, im in no condition to even make 1st checkpoint, you did great man.

[@charleswilliams7766]

Be more nimble and more gas. Don’t be scared trust your skills and the bike.

[@curtc.6914]

Hey Zach! I’m am considering buying a go pro 7 to document my take rides. Is that a good choice. I appreciate your time.

[@user-ig6ob2tg5p]

Are you going to do any more NYOA this year? nice vid's Also, what rear tire you running for this one?

[@markmtbrider]

IRC gekkota gummy ix09 , or something close to that.not the 33s.

[@cafusantana1125]

Top seus vídeos 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 🤟🏻😎 Um dia consigo a conquista de uma moto top dessa e vou fazer uns vídeos também. Mas, até lah vamos de ttr230 mesmo 😂😂😂😂

[@450jay3]

did you get m5b bast tire for everything

[@bannor_murphy369]

heroic effort man ,no shame brave to go back BLNT ,great vids

[@andrepeden673]

What parts on your bike do you usually replace after an enduro like this?

[@dallas7820]

tom is such a good friend

[@lukekelly5115]

Really seems you had more momentum riding the ktm, is the beta taller or stiffer set up?

[@Sn0w1981]

Come ride in the Netherlands! There are no hills here, haha!

[@adi326]

ive been told by very experienced riders that no matter if you're just riding with buddies or in a race and you mess up a hill no matter where its better to go back down and start all over again than push the bike and its true

[@dathonlawler81]

Honest answer please….how many recovery days after these hard enduros?

[@alext.9148]

Forgot to turn on hypersmooth on the gopro?

[@mattschannel1784]

What clutch do you use. If I rode my clutch that mutch it defantly would not work. Recluse?

[@curtc.6914]

Did Tom stop racing?? I think you put in a great effort tho. Love your vids.

[@tiotube7578]

i tend to do the same thing i always go first gear. Everytime i go second i am Like" damn you should start hitting all these things in second"

[@Drum3rboy14]

i laughed..... i cried....you are awesome lol

[@Grezza420]

This race is what nightmares are made of

[@robertsharrock188s]

More revs and clutch. Preload that thing like tirercguy says

[@hero-wp7tm]

Does anyone ever use trials tires like Michelin x11 or xlite in these hard enduros? Just thinking they would grab well on the technical stuff not a hard enduro guy so I don’t know much about it

[@dawsondavis189]

When are you getting the small bore 👍

[@helavatar]

Finally managed to watch the entire video. Off-camber climbs like that deteriorate fast. First riders have much better grip. Nothing else to do other than ride this type of obstacle more and get advice from experienced riders.

[@1micYT]

Tom: How you liking that tire....lololol... He should have asked what you wanted to eat on the way home as well. ahah!

[@aydanangus]

Zach. You might want lower gearing or get on the piperator

[@mikemallory8892]

This is where a Kenda Ibex would work great or a m5b Evo great side traction.

[@summetboss727]

What’s a good beginner bike for people that want to start raceing?

[@redneckracing556]

what races are good in NC I am not really new to dirt bikes but I have never done an enduro nor a harescamble. I have a TTR 125 but I might end up getting a new one someday soon. also what do you thing of the yz 125 or 250

[@iankeymartinez6391]

I recommend that you buy the 125 first then as you progress get a 250 or maybe a 300

[@macklocklear2033]

Do you get paid from these events

[@bobdobalina798]

Skills courses with your local club are a good idea

[@coltonbarber3194]

When you said it was hard you sure weren’t kidding great riding

[@Camaron9769]

Half this shit looks terrifying and I've been trail riding dirt bikes my entire life LOL

[@camwoodsend2097]

Atta boy Zach, you killed it. How does Josh Lewis do it?????

[@justmedavid1113]

I'm part of the rock experiment 🤣 reminds me of something old Tom would set up. he probably asked about the tire bc he had that one tire he hated and blamed everything on

[@davidrimelen8921]

Aaw man tough course love wching next time. .....thanx

[@JJsgonemad]

44:53 “just do that” *pulls his bike up*

[@gunsmoke_6.7]

are you gonna be at the revlimiter

[@drock8311]

I'm glad for the periodic "spiritual" updates throughout the race. Maybe you could add a visual "spirit" meter....

[@kylehardley]

🤣 love the spirit meter idea

[@ajoeyk4931]

He looked a lot faster and better on his KTM than on this bike 🏍

[@babadagaa8352]

I agree, he seems to push this bike a lot

[@moto_45__]

he had the ktm alot longer though. he probably isnt quite used to it yet

[@3amigosmoto412]

One quick thought for you it’s not the bike it’s the rider and beta and Ktm have same motor just different everything else they are competitors

[@marcusnilsson2463]

@@3amigosmoto412 No they dont. Beta stopped using KTM engines from 2010. It is true it is mostly the rider, but with that said, some people do not match well with certain bikes.

[@huskerider]

He commented in the videos wrong tires. I was thinking he had too much air in them by just the way he kept getting stuck and bouncing off everything.

[@dylanh9281]

What size bikes is everyone riding?

[@babadagaa8352]

Can we take a second to appreciate a sport that spectators can get close enough to ask about tire choice mid race

[@grabbinggearsadventures7505]

I love my beta to just moved from nc loved brushy im out in Nevada now

[@properpools]

Yes another upload!

[@JEHERETIC]

I feel like youre not aggressive enough ??? Its been a long time for me and I am going to get back into it, maybe we will ride together sometime after I get back to riding and in shape