The Things I Like at Blankets Creek | Woodstock, GA

Blanket's Creek is a unique riding spot only 45 minutes outside of Atlanta. I had been a couple times to make a video but never got one finished. Well, today is the day. Hope like it!
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Trails in the video:
Dwelling Loop
Rock 'n Roll
Highway to Hell
Rhythm 'n Blues
Quehl Holler
Gnarnia

[@xjamablamax]

Good call with not doing the big rock drop. If it doesn't feel right that day, it probably isn't. Too many people ignore this feeling and get themselves hurt. Nice video of Blankets man and I hope you're enjoying the new bike.

[@_Aitch_]

I think I made the right call. Maybe next time! That’s not a “by yourself” feature… at least not the first time. Loving the new bike, just need to figure out the creak. Thanks for the comment

[@Ianmathews131]

That berm with the squirrel in it was the same been that I once flew over because I was carrying way too much speed for my skill level

[@_Aitch_]

Hahaha squirrels are tryna get my guy hurt

[@Ianmathews131]

@@_Aitch_ for real

[@silverdamsel3139]

You definitely hit many of my favorites and also enlightened me to look for Highway to Hell. I prefer R&B over R&R myself and it’s mostly because of that valley drop that ends into a step-up jump! That thing feels like I’m riding lightning on the way down! But all that speed is needed to get back up on the other side! A superb trail feature! Gnarnia is a beautiful technical trail with some challenging downhill/tech. options at the end for sure. The Holler jump line you took inspires me to try that gap jump to the left instead of the safe jump at the right. Also I’m glad to see that last jump before the wood berm is challenging for you as well. That thing got me good once and sent me OTB! Loved the video. Oh and that bolt you found could very well have been mine. I lost one very similar about a month ago around the area you found that one. 🤣 I couldn’t figure out where my bike was squeaking from until suddenly my tire would rub against the frame! 😂 I still don’t bolt check as often as I should but I’ll try to do better.

[@_Aitch_]

The valley drop to step up is definitely awesome. That gap jump on holler is great because the table just to the right of it is the same size… so if you can clear the table, you can clear the gap. Really good for getting comfortable with a gap. Also, just a quick torque check can go a long way (something I’ve also been putting off on my Spark). Thanks for the comment!

[@brandtdenis4016]

Awesome video. I love blankets. Keep up the great work

[@rollingcabin4550]

Great vid!! I’ve ridden blankets a bunch of times, definitely a great ride every time!!! Keep the content coming!!

[@_Aitch_]

Thanks! Will do. One of the best spots in GA for sure

[@Ianmathews131]

Great video. I love blankets creek as well

[@chiefchero6198]

I had to disassemble and regrease my headset to get that persistent squeaking to go away. Started happening about two weeks after I got my Enduro. Been silent ever since.

[@_Aitch_]

I think you’re right about the headset. I just went for a ride and seems like that’s where it’s coming from

[@anthonytauriello4975]

Cool place... good riding bro

[@takeamericaback1554]

Thanks for the video.

[@_Aitch_]

Of course

[@steveballard8342]

Great video! Good call to not do the drop. Definitely want to do that with some friends around just in case you wipe.

[@_Aitch_]

100%. One day I'll hit it but I'd love to see someone hit it first

[@clestoncoxii7506]

Another nice vid. For your creak, check your dropper post for grit. If you venture farther south in ATL mssg me. Southside Park is in the middle of a few upgrades, Dauset has some good trails, and there's the horse park in Conyers where the MTB races were held for the 96 Olympics.

[@ferneycoy6027]

What kind of camera do you use? It looks really good. Keep it up bro. Neat job.

[@_Aitch_]

Thanks. I use a GoPro hero 9 with a chin mount for a full face helmet. I’ve been using davinci resolve to edit recently and I think that software has had the most positive impact on the video quality.

[@abeham5720]

Great vid again! Have you figured out the creaking and rattling on that beauty?

[@_Aitch_]

Not yet… but I think Chief Chero is right about the headset. I’ll report back when I figure it out

[@Powermoose1TV]

I think Van Michael deserves some air time on this video. It has the longest, best DHs at blankets.

[@_Aitch_]

Definitely the best DHs. The climbs on it wreck me so I tend to stick to the things in this video. It probably does deserve some love though

[@adeshr468]

If I had only 2 days to ride in Georgia… where would you recommend I ride?(my skill level is similar to yours) Btw awesome video I really enjoy watching your channel! Keep it up.

[@_Aitch_]

1. “Bearhoti” route on Trailforks (Ellijay, GA) 2. Jarrod’s Place (bike park in Summerville) 3. Blanket’ Creek or Allatoona Creek Park if you’re looking to just ride around (Acworth) 4. Coldwater Mountain - Anniston, Alabama but is only an hour and 30 min from Atlanta Those first 2 are definitely the best though

[@allencolby]

@@_Aitch_ Have you done Stanley yet? The climbing is worse than Bearhoti, but the descents are long.

[@_Aitch_]

@@allencolby I haven’t done Stanley yet. Where is that?

[@allencolby]

@@_Aitch_ it's near cherry log in the Aska forest. About 1.5 hours north of Atlanta. Stanley Gap is the trail name. Check out their Enduro routes on TrailsForks

[@_Aitch_]

@@allencolby sick thanks for the tip. I’ll check it out when I get back

[@Biketherapy113]

Do you change your exposure compensation for different lighting on your gopro or is there a setting you stick with for that? thanks in advance, great videos

[@_Aitch_]

I usually keep exposure compensation at (-0.5) and white balance at (5000-5500) depending on the day. I keep shutter on (Auto) because if the daylight changes drastically your footage won't be entirely ruined and I feel like (Auto) does a good enough job. I basically got all my info from this Skills With Phil video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f17Zp6l-lNOMd8k

[@Biketherapy113]

@@_Aitch_ i took a trip to pisgah recently and found some advice i wish i didn't and was running -1.5 in daylight. Super grainy and even with neat video i can't seem to make it look good. Gonna try maybe -1.0 in bright and 0 in overcast next. Got the remote so i can set up to where i can toggle EV fast now so that'll help with testing. Keep up the great work buddy love the videos and thanks for getting back to me

[@_Aitch_]

@@Biketherapy113 No problem. It took a ton of trial and error for me to get it to look good most of the time... lots of playing around with settings to see what works. Watch that Skills With Phil video if you haven't already. I found it to be really helpful. Also, if you have the means, either buy or create a way to mount it to the chin of a full face helmet. I attribute a lot of the quality to the chin mount (and it makes you look like a shredder haha). If you have a light enough full face, it's worth it imo. I ride with the full face 100% of the time now, even when I'm not recording. Makes me feel more comfortable and I hardly notice it anymore.

[@_Aitch_]

The GoPro chest mount does a decent job and the digital stabilization gets better each year, but it can flap around a lot. Attaching it to your helmet some way keeps the footage super smooth

[@Biketherapy113]

@@_Aitch_ i use chin mount on dirtbike that one really does work well

[@TrojanNationGA]

What tires are you all running in N. GA for trails? DHR2/DHF or similar?

[@_Aitch_]

At the time, these were Specialized Butcher(F) and Specialized Eliminator(R). I've had Maxxis DHF/DHRII before and those were great, too. I now run Continental Kryptotal [Fr] and [Re]. All have been awesome. Big fan of the Continental tires right now because they are about $20 less each and work just as well, if not better

[@TrojanNationGA]

@@_Aitch_, thanks. I'm picking up a used Roscoe HT tomorrow after being off an MTB since 2011, so I'm lost when it comes to current trends. I'm very certain the tires on that thing are shot and I'll need new ones. I use to race DH and 4X back in the early to mid-2000s but now at 55 I just want to hit some flowy trails here in GA and have fun, I'm just worried about the right tire combo in this part of the country. I'll look into the Continentals. Appreciate the response.

[@ostankovalex1176]

nice vids! what's the creaking/rattling noise with the bike?

[@_Aitch_]

I think Chief Chero is right about it being the headset. I’ll let you know when I figure it out

[@ostankovalex1176]

@@_Aitch_ from what I've googled, headsets seem to be an issue for carbon specialized bikes for like 8 years. I assume better look after it. Our local guys had to replace the frame, as it developed big play

[@_Aitch_]

@@ostankovalex1176 thanks for the info. I hope it doesn’t come to that haha

[@randybeadling6362]

I love your videos, but your trail descriptions make me laugh. Summed up an extremely exposed, technical, off camber climb on Gnarnia as "boring". I'd like to see you clean it if you think it's so dull.

[@_Aitch_]

“Boring” for video’s sake haha. It’s definitely technical but I’ve got a pretty good success rate on it.

[@randybeadling6362]

@@_Aitch_ Maybe not. Tech sections can be fun to watch too.

[@_Aitch_]

@@randybeadling6362 You’re right. I totally get what you’re saying. “Boring” might also get somebody in over their head. I’ll try to use better descriptors next time lol