THE TRAIL THAT JUST KEEPS GIVING | Mountain biking the Wasatch Crest Epic | Part 2

[@effie2206]

Of all the MTB videos I watch almost on a daily basis, yours are the last I play, keeping the best for last. By far the most fun MTB videos out there, period.

[@The_Sampler]

:D:D:D You had me scared there for a minute! - but thank you so much Effie! If I had to sum up what I wanted my videos to be in one word - FUN - would be a top contender

[@RGCastro7]

That manual deserves a gold medal, Alex! I think that's the best one I've seen from you so far. This was, like always, really fun to watch. I've started training indoors sometimes, and I'm watching some of your videos as part of my training playlist. The stoke is real! Keep up the great work, man.

[@The_Sampler]

Thanks CAstro!! Man that is such a cool use of the videos, let me know how it works- I've heard of others doing the same thing!

[@jirugillesakaridyxc6439]

Just awesome as usual. When you it's just like we can feel the wind, eat the dust. Thank so much for this moments.

[@The_Sampler]

Yessss It's like you guys are there with me!

[@hypersailor]

Great attitude, just a go for it rider here. I ride this 2x a week from July 1 to the first big snowfall and it never fails to amaze as you clear more 'red death hills', or race a storm. We ski all the runs pictured so your brain is doing double time. I'd only suggest the author call out the mileage, as first-time riders can easily miss trail signs plus they go much slower to take scenic breaks. For example near the end before the highway, the rider dropped down Little Water, an old hiking trail, and it's ledgy. Had he gone straight (Big Water) it was for sure 'easier' but super flowy, more room as it's a very busy hiking trail during the last two miles. No bell, a few blind corners, and hikers /dogs will be a bit freaked out. Loved the whooping /yodeling, socializing rider dude and he caught a good 75% of the total mileage action and there are more options like dropping into the Canyons, Mill D North downhill, Pinecone down to PCMR. You do need to stock up on water, reach the Pipeline and it gets hot for those last four miles, plus canyon cars/hikers ramp up and they aren't paying attention.

[@nimster9661]

Stoke for miles!! Dude, I just put an Aggressor on the back yesterday... glad to hear your positive comments on the performance. Thanks for the ride, LFRHGS!

[@The_Sampler]

Huck yea man, enjoy that tire, it's been working really well for me! LFRHGS indeed!

[@DannyRice01]

Dear lord those switchbacks scared the hell out of me. Those breaks must be like 50 inches in diameter! Great video Alex!

[@RebelR15]

Hey i thought this looked familiar i hiked up this trail a month ago, very beautiful area! The bottom section (Mill Creek trail) you can only ride on during even numbered days of the month, but they allow hiking anytime. Love your videos finally became a Patron and glad i did!

[@ShakeNShred]

I love the way you're wooting and cheering at the end of a run, even with no one there. Shows how much you loved that ride. You just needed someone to fist-bump!

[@samlelacheur3019]

As a climbing snob, I have to say. you've become such a better climber of late. nice work!

[@billyjohnston2752]

two wheeling wily,just wanted to say love what u do for riding and cant wait to get going my self.ride hard, ride safe and have fun

[@richr7604]

Great video and epic ride! You're one of my top three MTB choices to view and your riding locations are sweet!!

[@JacobblerMusic]

Dude you manuals are getting really good! I admire the progression!

[@ChronoCard]

Watching you and Seth ride convinced me to get a bike and go out. Good seeing you shred through my backyard! Definitely will hit this trail!

[@JFTM_]

Glad you're liking the Aggressor! DHF/ Aggressor is my main setup for most riding, with their newer forekaster/ ikon as my hardtail setup. The forekaster is like a mini DHF, love those tyres.

[@KeRaySh]

That last part of the ride look amazing!

[@Terrorist939]

And I was just about to go out and ride. I guess it will have to wait 17 minutes XD

[@The_Sampler]

+Alex939 but still go ride!!!

[@gloriousbasterdstv8958]

The Singletrack Sampler I'm a very small youtuber and if I could get a shoutout I would be very happy

[@barryokatbikes]

Man you got super lucky. Those trails can be so crowded with hikers - especially Pipeline. Looks like you were able to just rip them. Awesome video.

[@The_Sampler]

+Conor Barry I've been told that... Definitely lucky day

[@BikeSleepRepeat]

Nice video! I did the full loop for the first time back in July, 35 miles was too long haha. Next time I'm doing the shuttle like you did. Love your videos man!

[@amiri1986]

i cant believe i watched this all of it! what an amazing trail.

[@The_Sampler]

Sooooo good right!?

[@absoldati]

That trail was epic. Great switchbacks, and the scenery was spectacular.

[@IIMRCLEANIII]

Love it Alex. "This is like a XCers wet dream" LOL that was an awesome ride man.

[@The_Sampler]

😂😂😂 Thanks MRCLEAN - but it was TRUE! You saw that XC dude pass me right?!

[@chameleonpogono]

Millcreek Canyon has some awesome trails. Pipeline is a crapshoot. Usually has a lot of foot traffic. Upper trails, beginning of video, are just great. That part where the guy had you turn right, you could go straight, too. They basically take you to the same place. It is almost all pine trees with good flow. I was looking around to see if I was in your video. I was up there, around, your publish date.

[@Paulpedaling]

Definitely the best vids and always so inspiring and up beat. I sincerely look forward to you vids every week, Keep up the great work and of course LFRHGS.

[@The_Sampler]

man I love to hear that - thank Paul! I'll keep making them if you keep watching, deal?

[@Paulpedaling]

The Singletrack Sampler Most definitely 👊

[@gitlike]

Getting better at the manuals Alex. Good stuff!

[@The_Sampler]

Thanks Dale!

[@Geordo1960]

Same for me I was just getting ready to go out for a ride when I caught the first few seconds of this video and saw how beautiful this trail was, bike ride delayed for 17 minutes! TSS love your bike riding style! Can't do anymore Patreon at this time but will keep you in mind!

[@Geordo1960]

Do you except any other support i.e. a place to stay or anything?

[@The_Sampler]

Not a problem man, just keep on watching my vids and leaving comments that get me STOKED to make more :D

[@craigpurnell4897]

Nice ride! Those ninja switchbacks are dangerous with all that speed! Now I need steak.

[@The_Sampler]

+Craig Purnell nomnomnom

[@nickhepler533]

Haha I did it exactly the same as you including turning early toward Pipeline. The Pipeline definitely has some "oh shit don't look down" moments. If I'd been out there two weeks later I could have tried to follow your line.

[@The_Sampler]

+Nick Hepler suck a fun trail though right!?

[@nickhepler533]

Both the Crest and the Pipeline are absolutely incredible

[@TheCrashingDad]

That was so cool to see... When I was a roadie, I used to climb to the top of Millcreek as a time trial.... Then bomb down... Yes... Going 50+ mph...

[@The_Sampler]

+The MTB Crashing Dad hahaha but do you know anyone who crashes and got hurt? It looked like ppl also liked to take their supercars for a spin up that road

[@TheCrashingDad]

yep.... it's SUPER twisty with blind corners... knew some people who crashed on their own.. as well as some people who got hit by cars (the cyclist was on the right side of the road, and the cars were swinging wide on the turns... hitting the cyclists head on) *I think that happened twice.. *having had my own run-ins with cars... and having friends/acquaintances get seriously hurt and killed... is why I've switched from road to mountain...

[@allenkvextreme]

real talk, one of the greatest videos ever !!!

[@trilska]

Epic trail, epic steak, epic dude! Friggin awesome channel!

[@The_Sampler]

Thanks dudeeeee!!!

[@MrGtcube28]

Great weather. Great trail. Great ride.

[@harranjl434jl7]

yeah boi this trails is siiick definitely raising the stoke and fun level . stoked

[@The_Sampler]

+harranjl434 Jl yeeewww!

[@jonathanmtb9330]

Alex awesome vid. This trail you were getting some crazy speed awesome! Thanks for the good vid and trail

[@GBoxFilm]

Alex dude. I just introduced my 72 year old mother in law to your show. I think she is in love! Keep rocking!!

[@BrianSchade2016]

Hey Alex. Just dropping in to see your latest here. By the way, thought you'd like to know I talked you up a bit last night on my group ride. People heard me hootin' and hollerin' on my way down one of our trails. I said you were the one who taught me how to do that. 😂😂😂 Anyway, let's get to the video. 1:07 - Yes, thank you. That Patreon cut was an unexpected treat. Now I need to go and subscribe. 1:11 - man, that was a nice long straightaway, wasn't it? That must have been fun to ride. And that scenery! Am I right? 2:34 - Trail etiquette is super important. I know I don't always remember it. In fact, there are a lot of times that I worry that I'm being a jerk and not communicating as best I can with my fellow riders and hikers that I encounter on the trails. I do my best, though. 7:33 - I wasn't aware that you could "slightly bonk". I was always under the impression that it's more of an all-or-none type of thing. 10:53 - Alex, I'm curious. I'm making the assumption that there are some rides where you don't record video with this question. At the risk of sounding like I'm mocking you, are you this chatty when you're not recording and you ride solo? I love your laughter and shouts of joy, don't get me wrong. I am just curious if you do that even when you're not recording. Or is that for the benefit of us viewers? In that event, from your perspective are we simply fellow riders coming along with you? 12:07 - wait, someone who overtook you? Does that even happen? Haha! 16:55 - Oh, man! We ALMOST get to see Dad! 😂 That was an epic ride, Alex. Thanks for bringing us along. #LFRHGS and #SUAKTRSD (Stay Upright And Keep The Rubber Side Down)

[@kitten-inside]

Hears "People get hurt when they go like 60 mph." Proceeds to manual down the road at 60 mph.

[@The_Sampler]

+Andrzej Sawicki 😎😎😎

[@ShakeNShred]

LOL Beat me to it.

[@JefforyLong]

Yes we did more in days before the pipe train was finished. The snake trail use to be a level 5 . You can go down the but you have do it last season to be safer. I is great going 60mph on a mountain bike. It's all about your form hanging half your body over the handle bars. This creates a wind tunnel when you put all the weight on the front tire. Slow down when you come to parking area's . I do this ride 2 to 3 times every summer.

[@PeterCPRail8748]

Just an amazing trail system, non stop speed on the way down.

[@tjwbuilder7703]

YEW!!!! SO STOKED ! I love it .

[@dank3823]

Woow that was an awesome trail and ride. You were going so fast couldn't take in the sites. 🤘

[@The_Sampler]

+Dan K I stopped to smell the roses every now and then!

[@Krigloch]

Looks like a killer place to get lost... on a bike of course. I'm peanutbutter and jealous

[@philippelanteigne5352]

Rad vid man!!!Seem like you getting the hang on the manual game! Nice progression. i practice my manual the entire season and still struggle to hold it for more than 4-5 bike lenght, not giving up tho!!!

[@The_Sampler]

+Philippe Lanteigne dude it's so hard!!! Lol I've been working on mine for quite some time - just keep at it for sure

[@RideWithGravity]

Such a great video! So flowy! Looked super dry & buffed. You earned 'yer steak, brah!

[@The_Sampler]

+Horns High Mountain Biking oh man and you better believe I ate everything last bite of it!!

[@R3dH3dWarrior]

Alex you are my spirit animal 🐗

[@privateaccount7095]

That's my kind f trail. Looks fun as hell.

[@mechanic3531]

Way cool to see me on youtube! You've got great content! Keep it up!

[@otb7839]

Bro I'm pretty sure I would have died on one of those switchbacks those things were flippin scary!!

[@The_Sampler]

+Michael Petzold dude they snuck up on me every single time - I kept thinking I would catch the next... Nope

[@jecarn129]

That was an epic ride Bro! Too cool, thank you for sharing! 🤘🤘🤘

[@RideWithGravity]

I just put an Agressor on my bike. Had a Minion SS prior. The Agressor has some serious bite to it.

[@The_Sampler]

+Horns High Mountain Biking it really does!

[@zachjohnson8316]

This looks great man! I love it

[@theRhinsRanger]

What an amazing trail

[@charlesholland6851]

awesomeness! looks like you've been practicing manuals

[@frontlinegaming222]

Alex the next time you come to Colorado you should hit up a trail called Philz world down in Cortez it's a great 24-26 mile ride with loads of fun technical stuff and not to mention the rib cage it's a blast to ride. I was 14 when I first did it and and wanna go back sooo bad

[@mountaintime4276]

That went on forever. Started to get a little concerned that you might miss your steak dinner!

[@natepalmer5714]

Love it, theses trails look sick. Keep up the good work

[@macska4092]

Alexander this is a great idea to give a piece of patreon material on youtube for us to see what we are missing.

[@MTBThrumyeyez]

Ah that's great! Living the life!

[@twillyspree484]

Awesome ride!

[@jaylatham4108]

great video,awesome ride.

[@dsm156]

Lucky. Every time I ride the milcreek side there are hikers (usually with kids) every 100'.

[@The_Sampler]

+dsm156 isn't there on and off days for hikers/bikers?

[@dsm156]

The Singletrack Sampler, odd numbered days bikes are not allowed in the upper trails. Hikers are always allowed. Would be pretty awesome if it were no hikers on bike days.

[@Christopher_R]

People who can't control their kids shouldn't have them on a multi-use trail. My minions are made well aware of how much it sucks to get hit by a bike...

[@creative_expressionproductions]

haha dude your freewheel is singing!!

[@claespetersen1354]

Damn, speed demon, looked so fast.. hehe.

[@georgek1518]

It's so rocky what air pressure do you run to avoid flats and dings?

[@Kerobinson15]

Rock on brother✊✊✊

[@whiplash231]

You did a couple of sweeet manuals on the Road there mate

[@The_Sampler]

Thanks dude!

[@jasonedwards5712]

Next time you are in SLC you gotta hit the Canyons side of this. It is a lot more DH Flow. Both sides are great, but Canyons was just incredible

[@MrMosis]

How did you ascend?

[@The_Sampler]

+Jason Edwards word dude, I'll definitely do that

[@jasonedwards5712]

Matthew, I took the shuttle up from Millcreek and went down the Canyons side by mistake (super glad I did!) and then just rode back up after the nice DH section and went back over the Millcreek side. Totally worth it

[@MrMosis]

In June I rode up Armstrong and then Pinecone (from Park City Mountain area) until I got to too much snow just a quarter mile or so from Wasatch Crest. I had to settle for riding Mid-Mountain that trip. I did enjoy some of the Canyons-side downhills from Mid-Mountain. Can't wait to go back! (Alex's video's sure don't help.) I will do the entire Wasatch Crest and make a loop out of it.

[@lachiemason9487]

Come to derby, tas 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@mannyfnsc29]

Damn that steak looked delicious.

[@leahlynch9116]

Today I rode a trial just like that one

[@collinloyd5007]

You have to try rush at corner canyon

[@matictusek8828]

awesome trail but i did get quite disappointed by that steak size xD

[@camodudemtbh7594]

nice ride bro, looks like a outback steakhouse steak, tally-ho

[@SSK9s]

WOW - AWESOME videos, still going through them - thank you -:) Question: What sort of filming gear do you use ? GoPro ?.. GoPro Hero ?... I am most impressed with your videos EXCELLENT QUALITY (clarity, depth & sharpness). These are GREAT to watch.. Thanks & stay safe xx

[@faraz2498]

but did you send the boulder?

[@nofrontbrakes]

Look out for those #surpriseswitchbacks Also, do you ever get freaked out at all when riding solo and blind? Either about bears or other wildlife, or about an unexpected mechanical without cell service? It seems like lately you've been knocking out the mechanicals before leaving the parking lot haha!

[@The_Sampler]

+NoFrontBrakes yea I definitely operate at less than 100% speed when riding a new trail and by myself, but for the most part I don't really worry about the wildlife mainly because these trails are generally will traveled which means animals know to stay away

[@TheTdbT]

SEND ERRRRR

[@CoachVGil]

For some odd reason I now have a craving for Outback...

[@The_Sampler]

Holy steak, that was a delicious dinner

[@treverworley5026]

I hunted pipeline on the Utah extended archery and talk about some steep crap

[@9deadbird9]

Ah man... you were about 5-10 behind me coming down the trail by the old man.

[@The_Sampler]

No way!!

[@danileach7303]

WOW!!! That ride looks amazing! I need to ride Utah. You make it look so easy lol. What did you have on the back before agressor?

[@The_Sampler]

+Dani Leach I Absolutely recommend riding Utah! I was running a special butcher previously, and it was ok

[@danileach7303]

I have minions on both, I feel I could use a little extra grip in back. May have to try an agressor out :)

[@JaredBass7]

Those trails look really fun, might be heading to Colorado in a month or so. Do you have a device to send out a gps signal or something if you crash that far out?

[@The_Sampler]

I don't carry a SPOT device, but I had cell service the whole way this ride

[@Matt-vo5zm]

What is your bike?

[@SilentSentry1776]

Another awesome ride! Know any good camping sites in the area? I might have to put this on the list for the Oct trip.

[@SilentSentry1776]

One of the best documented trails I have seen, they did a good job with this - www.utahmountainbiking.com/trails/wasatch.htm Just need to add camping info!

[@The_Sampler]

Ya know, I don't actually know about the camping out there, but I think it may be pretty tough since it's mostly resort around. Have you ever checked out that site I use? freecampsites.net

[@SilentSentry1776]

i had not... THANKS!

[@colejensen6397]

Are you still in utah? if you are, i highly recommend going to Sundance Resort. There are tons of trails that i think you will love.

[@jameshenderson3687]

"Guys get really hurt when they do like 60": Proceeds to do a huge wheelie ahahaha

[@The_Sampler]

+James Henderson shes not the boss of me!

[@Esteb858]

Wow that steak looked goooood!!! Was that a sweet potato or yam? mmmmm

[@The_Sampler]

Steven... I was dying over this steak as I ate it... so good! That was a sweet potatoe loaded up with brown sugar and butter nomnomnom

[@sidjones9896]

Any excuse for a steak is a good one🍻

[@The_Sampler]

+Sidney Jones darn right!!

[@burntmuffin3388]

Alex have you ever rode polygon bikes? If u have not i recommend the Entiat TR 6 but idk if u can get ur hands on it

[@The_Sampler]

+SavageMufinn I haven't, I don't even know if I seen one!!

[@burntmuffin3388]

Polygon is a brand from Indonesia (where i live :D ) my bike is a polygon rayz 24. Yes i use a 24 inch cuz im 12.

[@penitentchicken]

Did you just meet your future self from 50 years in the future?!

[@lpiannmarie01]

I'm pretty early. Yay

[@The_Sampler]

+Louann Velasquez woohoo! 🤘

[@DanielSvids]

And I have more 4 hours of office today. XD gotta do something with my life man.

[@Table_Topper_Tony]

At the bike park. Taking my 17 minute break

[@The_Sampler]

hahahaha YES! Give those forearms a rest :D

[@timothymiddleton3]

Do you feel that you ride more conservative when riding alone verses when your in a group?

[@dsmdarryl]

I haven't heard any SENDERRRR s as of late

[@dsmdarryl]

oh and your manuals are improving!

[@The_Sampler]

Huck yea homie! You may not hear the words, but you see the proof ;)

[@richiehill396]

I know this isn't that relevant but I'm wondering how you manage doing to get so many subs. Yes I'm making similar videos to most of you top dogs in the sport. However I thought you might be able to give some tips and tricks 👍

[@caseyanderson2553]

Why did you say you don't think the hikers should be on the trail?

[@The_Sampler]

That trail alternates days for hikers and bikers, and that day was for bikes!

[@mikecastle9846]

I wish I could ride, but I broke my collarbone in two places and got surgery

[@The_Sampler]

+Mike Castle head up there man!

[@polishguywithhardtospellna8227]

14:44 then don't use them for the remainder! ha ha ha

[@THEBEARDEDTOOLGUY]

gess you dont have to pay a toll to ride on that road she did not even ask you for your audiograph and pic with you your a celebrity to us dont know what scares me more tight switchbacks or on coming bikes

[@JohnnyTrickz]

[@8Zeit8Geist8]

First - I Love ur Vid´s and watched them all even the one patriot complete :D ... but i think you split people in RICH and POOR then i have no money for such thing´s can´t often survive with the amount i have so it´s just sad i can´t watch the longer Patriot version´s :( ... IMO everyone should be Equal but in this Babylon Rich Man´s World it will never be this way :) ... only IMO :) Stay Stocked :)