An Epic Day at Boyne Highlands Bike Park • Michigan Downhill MTB • The Duke of MTB

[@dukeofmtb]

*TIME STAMPS* 00:00 *_Coming up..._* 02:04 *_Shock to Aftershock_* 06:25 *_Two Tired_* 08:21 *_Dirt Sample: First Try_* 09:39 *_Cory's Log Drop_* 14:34 *_Skidmark_* 16:52 *_The Skidmark Drop_* 17:23 *_Cory's Holy Diver Drop_* 19:00 *_The Bigger Holy Diver Drop_* 19:19 *_Grandma's House_* 21:06 *_Dirt Sample: Redemption_* 23:20 *_OH, NO!_*

[@1111-t5n]

You 2 are so encouraging to the trails your videos bring out so much encouragement in people more so in Cory now he has the faith to believe in his ability. Keep rocking the trails!

[@dukeofmtb]

Thanks. Will do. 😊

[@MichiganOutdoorsman1977]

Great Video, This makes me want to get into Mountain Biking, I have a Old Trek 830, thanks for the inspiration, looks like so much fun! Have a great time! I can't wait til Spring

[@dukeofmtb]

Nice! The more riders, the merrier! 😁👍

[@davidrivera390]

HOLY MOLY?!?!? I didn’t know we had one here in Michigan!!!!! I’m already making plans!! Thanks, now I know what I’m getting into

[@dukeofmtb]

Sweet! You've been missing out, dude! You should watch our latest vid from Boyne opening weekend: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGevYqJmqNyCjMU

[@davidrivera390]

The Duke of MTB i love the fact that your here in Michigan. I just saw them Boyne video, i want to go so bad now. I wanted to do Bloomers today but I’ve got some errands and honey do list items to cross off.

[@dukeofmtb]

@@davidrivera390 haha. Yeah boi! 🤘 Finish up that to-do list and go this Saturday. 😁👍

[@davidrivera390]

The Duke of MTB I have Friday -Sunday so I making plans to go Friday in the AM!

[@dukeofmtb]

@@davidrivera390 Sweet! Well, we'll be there this Saturday. Just a day trip. 😁👍

[@jamesparvana716]

Great ride guys! I was nervous just watching,LOL.

[@dukeofmtb]

I'm glad I could make the vid exciting for you. 😁👍

[@andrewnitu]

I love how stoked y'all are to hit new stuff. Awesome videos!

[@dukeofmtb]

Thanks!

[@headoverbars8750]

Nicely done guys on that drop!! Totally jelly, will be up there soon

[@dukeofmtb]

Thanks! Have fun when you do. 😊👍

[@musicalmotors]

Last Sunday I went for my first ever visit. Loved it, now inspired to go back to conquer some of those drops I went around.

[@dukeofmtb]

You can do it! 😁👍

[@musicalmotors]

@@dukeofmtb Ha, thanks. Getting more confident each ride...

[@jeremymccafferty8680]

You guys are so awesome thanks for leading to good adventures

[@dukeofmtb]

Glad you enjoy our stuff. 😊

[@jeremymccafferty8680]

I did I rode big kame n blue still wanna check out surgar loop n hit jumps yea boi

[@dukeofmtb]

@@jeremymccafferty8680 Yeah boi!

[@jeremymccafferty8680]

@@dukeofmtb lol thanks for leading me to theses trails I'm from Jackson n had no idea went around 2 trails my first day it was awesome tell Cory keep showing these boys up lol

[@dukeofmtb]

@@jeremymccafferty8680 haha. Will do!

[@ryrummler8143]

Hell yes, phuckers! Would love to ride there with you two next season! The new flow trail will be open then, too!

[@dukeofmtb]

Nice. That would be awesome. Just a group of "phuckers" riding together. 🤣😂🤣😂🤣 Note to self: Use that on a shirt or sticker. Lol. That, and "Son of a Bitz"

[@headoverbars8750]

June 19th tentatively open for 2020!!! My first year back living in Ann Arbor Michigan in 20 years... my first time able to ride Boyne...You guys keep my Michigan Stoke Up.

[@dukeofmtb]

That's great! Keep that stoke alive. 😁👍

[@finnisgay5056]

Straight when I saw the title on this I had to watch it. Love the channel. Also love the sound of those hubs.

[@dukeofmtb]

Haha. Thanks. I always worry they're too loud. 😅

[@MrCheckers37]

Love the video guys! Miss the park already.

[@dukeofmtb]

We miss it too. Can't wait for spring. Winter sucks. 😅

[@stylus1949]

Been waiting on this video since we hit that drop with you guys. “The cool kids” lol. Good times 🤙🏼

[@dukeofmtb]

Definitely good times. It was fun hanging with the cool kids for a little bit. Hehe. We probably wouldn't have hit the drop if you guys weren't there. Always helps to see someone do it first.

[@TheRyguy79]

Great progression! It was nice to meet you there.

[@dukeofmtb]

Likewise. We'll be there again next season. See you there. 👍😁👍

[@bccwolves89]

I crashed on same drop as Cory only mine was on the right side. Lol. Glad she is ok. Another fine video Duke.

[@dukeofmtb]

Dude, who hasn't crashed on that drop? 😂 I still have the scars from the first time I tried it. 😅 Glad you like the vid.

[@dustintheis8163]

Great video, definitely heading up there next summer!

[@dukeofmtb]

Thanks. Who knows, maybe we'll see you there. 😁👍

[@shaggydude1226]

I love seeing you hug your wife and laugh off a wipeout, what a fun experience it must be to share (:

[@dukeofmtb]

It really is. 😊 I don't feel like an mtb ride is complete without Cory with me.

[@hansiglow]

Great Vid you two, keep sendin'!

[@dukeofmtb]

Thanks. Will do. 🙂

[@zeto1086]

Awesome thanks for the mi video I'll watch em all because I can't find much around me

[@dukeofmtb]

Glad you found the channel. We have a decent chunk of Michigan content. More coming in the future. 👍

[@reapermanslayer]

Love watching you guys. Does she have a single twin sister????lol. Keep the videos coming.

[@dukeofmtb]

🤣😂 lol. Will do!

[@rocksandroots6044]

Same thing happened to me on the drop of death this weekend past dirt sampler . I slipped off my pedals entirely however and ate some good dirt.

[@dukeofmtb]

I hope you're alright. It gets easier every time you do it. A couple more goes and it'll start feeling smooth as butter. 👍

[@rocksandroots6044]

@@dukeofmtb Thanks! I wasn’t ready for the impact I guess. The drop isn’t even that large but the steep landing makes it somewhat tricky. Determined to hit it again next time :-). Boyne is such a fun place.

[@dukeofmtb]

@@rocksandroots6044 I think it's landing in the dip that bucks people off. Try landing a little past it and your feet won't fly off. Have fun out there. 👍

[@thegt3clickcrash329]

GO SEND IT !!!!

[@headoverbars8750]

Today I made a decision to make my channel about making friends in MTB. I currently have none here in Michigan and want to make a bunch. It's so crucial especially with Social Distancing making it easy to isolate. I am so anti social, and it fuels a life of loneliness and dissatisfaction... Our brains actually change, we make bad connections... depression, paranoia aboit peoples motivation etc. MTBing saved me, now with an effort on my part the community will heal me... I hope to ride with you guys this summer and capture on video as I make new friends.

[@dukeofmtb]

I feel ya, broski. In today's hectic, work obsessed world, it's hard to have any real social life. Good luck to you and your channel. Wishing you the best. 😊

[@midwestdevopunk8848]

Where in michigan are ya? I'm probs gonna thrash dte soon and I kinda don't wanna ride alone in case I get hurt so you're welcome to come

[@blairnelson4900]

This may have pushed me over the edge to finally hit these trails! I live in Boyne City, so it is a pretty easy drive for me! Have you guys been to Avalanche preserve in Boyne City yet? There are a variety of options, definitely not as technical as you have seen but there is a new run or two that you might like. One is called Stroll The Steeps! Just an fyi.

[@dukeofmtb]

Sweet! Have fun out there....and thanks for the tip. 😊

[@MTBMichigan]

Nice one! Only Cory can crash, come out looking like a salad, and laugh about it! It did make me think about KZbin pressure though... I've been wondering about it since my crash, and with all the bigger channel guys getting hurt around the same time... I'm glad that didn't happen to you guys though. It gives me something to watch while I'm laid up.

[@dukeofmtb]

I feel ya. When I saw how a lot of mtb KZbinrs got injured around the same time, I got a little scared. Luckily, our channel is just a goofball couple having fun, so there's no pressure to try and be "cool." 😅

[@dukeofmtb]

Also.. Cory isn't human. 🤣😂🤣😂

[@teamohlesgars]

Nice

[@headoverbars8750]

What's the best bike park within decent close range of Ann Arbor Michigan?

[@dukeofmtb]

The best option for us is Blue Mountain in Ontario. Then there's Boyne Highlands. Blue is closed this year, so Boyne it is. 😁👍

[@detroitdougie4286]

I want to ride so bad im just getting into it i live in Metro Detroit and hope to see you two out someday

[@dukeofmtb]

See ya on the trails man! 🤘😁

[@punisher9oneone]

The start of the bad influencing! Lol.

[@dukeofmtb]

So bad that it's good. 🤣

[@dustintheis8163]

I was thinking the same thing, they totally influenced you & it worked out well it seems! Nice progress!

[@punisher9oneone]

Dustin Theis yeah, bad influence in a good way. I’ve since hit some much bigger features because of Ed and Cory. Good people. And almost always hit them with her towing me in. Lol.

[@ronin550]

Y'all are funny as shit, good stuff 🤙🏾🤘🏾💪🏾

[@dukeofmtb]

Thanks. 😊🤙

[@OfficiallyfreZh]

How much travel do your bikes have?

[@dukeofmtb]

Mine is 150 front and rear. Cory's is 150 front, 140 rear.

[@OfficiallyfreZh]

I've been really contemplating on buying an mtb bit having trouble deciding on travel and tire size. I live near port Huron and dont want to be over biked for Michigan. I was thinking about the yt izzo 130/130 29er

[@dukeofmtb]

Sounds like a great choice. We went with a little bit more travel because we like to occasionally go out of town or ride at bike parks. So we had to find a decent medium. Long legged trail bikes hit the spot.

[@OfficiallyfreZh]

That's my hesitation. I feel like I would like to do the same as well. I'd like to have a do it all bike just like you two.

[@dukeofmtb]

@@OfficiallyfreZh Really can't go wrong with a long legged trail bike. 😁👍

[@slackmtbrider6706]

Are you still rocking the chin mount on the proframe? I've tested out the chesty and it isn't terrible but I've been looking at getting the proframe and trying that out. You still liking it?

[@dukeofmtb]

Yup. I still prefer the chin mount over the chest mount. Having the camera looking ahead in turns and at a relevant direction and angle at all times is a big plus. I might chest mount a 360 cam though. I can always change the angle in post.

[@slackmtbrider6706]

@@dukeofmtb Sweet...yeah your videos definitely look nice chin mounted. I'd be interested in seeing the 360 footage if you decide to. Keep it up man I enjoy the vids

[@nostr8ghtlinzs596]

Since you were talking about blue, did you here it is closed for good? :O

[@dukeofmtb]

Yup. I got bombarded with messages as soon as the news came out. Bummer. 😥

[@nostr8ghtlinzs596]

@@dukeofmtb at least you have a lot of choice where you are. Ontario not so much

[@dukeofmtb]

@@nostr8ghtlinzs596 That's funny. That's exactly what we say about you guys. There's hardly anything other than XC here in the mitten. We have to drive at least 4 hours to get to descents longer than 30 seconds. 😅

[@nostr8ghtlinzs596]

@@dukeofmtb most of ontario is XC. We hit horse shoe last summer and she loved it. A little scared at first. But she got over it quick. Horseshoe is 300 foot (yes feet not meter) drop. 3 stage is near blue and on same escarpment. But you need to peddle up. We have never been to blue and were hoping to ride this year. If we drive 4+ hours there is camp fortune. About half the runs do have lift access. Never been. Then MSS near Montreal. Planing on that this summer. And bromount. Hope to get a weekend between the two. Hoping .... You two seem to travel everywhere!

[@dukeofmtb]

@@nostr8ghtlinzs596 haha. When there's a will, there's a way. 😁👍

[@TheMainCaptain]

These are the trails I wish SE MI had....I hate climbing constantly.

[@dukeofmtb]

Same here. We ride for fun. Fitness is a nice side effect and all, but we just wanna send it. 😁

[@cedarpointenthusiast]

@@dukeofmtb I recommend the dump in Marshall. The climbs are really steep buy short lived. A lot of hills to hold your speed as well. Some challenging tech as well.

[@Scruffybirdd]

That was a scary crash

[@dukeofmtb]

Yup, just glad she was okay. So many people have crashed off that drop, myself included. 😅 I think it's been on 'Pinkbike Friday Fails' a few times.

[@tonyouimet1648]

Broke 3 ribs on the jump coming out of the woods at 14:15...massive otb not fun lol

[@dukeofmtb]

😱 That sucks. I can see how that jump might catch some people off guard. It's a bit bigger in person than in the video. I hope you healed up okay.

[@tonyouimet1648]

The Duke of MTB the landing just drops off on such an incline...I came in with too much speed and tried to scrub some off with my legs(mistake) and just got bucked. Thanks tho I’m good now! This was about 6 weeks ago

[@dukeofmtb]

@@tonyouimet1648 I'm glad you're okay. 👍

[@jackbauer562]

she’s so competitive

[@dukeofmtb]

She doesn't quit. Hehe

[@lukemonroe8303]

How does he have all if the 1 month laters

[@dukeofmtb]

Hehe. We went back a month later to do all the features we chickened out on last time(this time?). 😅

[@lukemonroe8303]

Ohhhhhh😂

[@BigVanLittleAdventures]

The day Craigs ribs regret... Haha

[@dukeofmtb]

I think Blue Mountain is where he really bruised his ribs. OTB'd on a filter. 😅

[@punisher9oneone]

one of the many days my ribs have regretted lol

[@punisher9oneone]

@@dukeofmtb yeah, the filter that wasn't even necessary for the trail we were going to hit lol

[@dukeofmtb]

@@punisher9oneone 😂🤣😂🤣

[@jjrh329]

👍

[@punisher9oneone]

I was ok... “mostly” lol

[@dukeofmtb]

Yup. Most of your body was fine, just not your leg. 😂🤣

[@punisher9oneone]

And ribs again lol

[@DrDr-pg5br]

You guys need to set up meeting with local riders where you plan to ride. People recognize you.

[@dukeofmtb]

In the future. 😉