The Sugar Loop is Sweet • DTE Energy Foundation Trail, Michigan • The Duke of MTB

[@MelissaBackwoods]

I'm from southeastern Michigan and love watching your vids before I ride a new trail. Watching this just motivated me to make the drive to DTE today (it will be my first time riding the Sugar Loop). Keep shredding you two, thanks for the great videos and enjoy the riding this summer has to offer!

[@dukeofmtb]

Thanks for watching our vids. We're glad that they've been helpful to you. Enjoy your summer too. 😁👍

[@gvdz3395]

How far are you from Royal Oak Melissa? I’m thinking of making the haul soon out that way but been settling for Addison oaks lately

[@mechwatchdog]

Nice try, G... LOL Ride hard everyone!

[@headoverbars8750]

Nice! I am 4 weeks into Ann Arbor life, learning about real mountain biking from locals and heard of DTE... Awesome! Gotta wait a bit, snowing and shattered my cheekbone Saturday on a rock:( Im so happy to have found this channel and community!!

[@dukeofmtb]

That's awesome, dude. I'm glad you found the channel. That's too bad about the injury though. On the bright side, you should be good to go again next season. Until then, you can check out some of our extra content on our Instagram and Facebook page. instagram.com/dukeofmtb/ facebook.com/DukeOfMTB

[@ghouse23]

A hard tail definitely shines at DTE, but like others said I usually keep my rear shock locked out until i get to a chunky section and ill put it halfway so I can huck and not worry about anything. The biggest factor that allowed me to start clearing all of those jumps was getting faster on turns and carrying more speed. Awesome video once again!

[@dukeofmtb]

Thanks for the tip. 😁

[@DeanH51]

Thanks for these videos. I am visiting Dexter Michigan from Georgia and these videos have been very helpful in deciding what to ride. Thanks!

[@dukeofmtb]

Glad we could help. 😊

[@Warrior-eq9qh]

Time marker of 48 seconds in you guys roll right past Alexey Vermeulen. Pro rider and winner of the Iceman 2019 also has KOM's for almost all trails out there. Love the Videos and interaction between the both of you. keep up the good work

[@dukeofmtb]

Sounds impressive! And thanks...I really appreciate that. We'll do our best. 😊👍

[@doncampbell1961]

lol. this girl is fearless ! awesome !!

[@ShooterMcNut]

Great video, best KZbin video showcasing the sugar loop. Glad you guys had a blast out there.

[@dukeofmtb]

Thanks. 😁

[@mikilaureano]

Super stoked from your energy especially your wife! Ang galing!

[@dukeofmtb]

😁 Thanks!

[@mtbsack590]

Moving back to Michigan this summer I'll be hitting up all these awesome spots thanks for the clips! Ill see you two on the trails yewwww!!! Cant wait to hit Marquette and Copper harbor again!!

[@dukeofmtb]

👍😁👍

[@wind-n-stuff356]

Sugar loop is a blast. It was great to meet you both after the ride - Copper Harbor guy.

[@dukeofmtb]

It was a pleasure to meet you too. Thanks for coming over to say hi. 😁👍

[@headoverbars8750]

you have such great videos! I've just moved to Ann Arbor a couple of months ago from downriver and found a mecca in the woods, reawakening a kids dream and want to contribute...How can I pitch in to help with things like this? Side note. I was born and raised here however in Belleville and grew up on BMXs and dirtbikes in the woods in the 80s here... I just am so glad to be back in my dirt...its very special dirt here don't ever take it for granted!! Since leaving in the 90s I've lived 8n desserts and mountains, plains and bayous nothing compares to Michigan dirt.

[@dukeofmtb]

I'd try to get in touch with the local MBA, in this case that would be the PotoMBA. Try finding them on Facebook or Google. Glad you like the. 😄

[@kaosadventures]

Love the community from your wife so funny. Think it’s awesome the way she gets in to it. Great vids guys keep it up. Also jumping does come in time keep it going 🤘

[@dukeofmtb]

No ride is complete without here. It's not as fun. 🚵‍♂️🚵‍♀️

[@thegt3clickcrash329]

I rode here last Saturday. Upside Down is intense. The view of the lake from atop Rock Candy Mountain is beautiful ! All that stone work is just as beautiful as the view. DTE just kicks ass at making mtb trails.

[@dukeofmtb]

The DTE trails _are_ pretty awesome. Can't wait to see what they come up with next.

[@allenkvextreme]

*yo you guys are growing fast, it's like two days ago you were at 700 subs now you're at 903* *passing my growth rate for sure* *keep up with the complex production*

[@dukeofmtb]

Haha. You're almost at 10k though. Thanks for the kind words. 😃

[@davidgrant3839]

Great video. I’m looking forward to riding it. Thanks

[@dukeofmtb]

Glad you enjoyed it. Have fun out there. 😁👍

[@ronhalfman4158]

Riding there Sunday. Cant wait. Nice video

[@dukeofmtb]

Have fun!

[@HighVybeTribe]

You guys are adorable, And inspiring!!!

[@dukeofmtb]

Thanks! 😊

[@pissbabies3652]

my favorite loop at DTE i drove three hours to go there

[@dukeofmtb]

Yeah, they're doing an amazing job there. 😁

[@BigVanLittleAdventures]

Stony better compete...we need some stuff like this close to home.

[@dukeofmtb]

Agreed. Hopefully not as smooth though. I like my descents chunky.

[@headoverbars8750]

This looks so sick!!! ...can't wait:) been riding Barton and Clark every morning before work, need something like this in my life:) Cheers Duke!

[@gvdz3395]

Amen! Why did they take away that pump track with drops and features ??

[@nicknavetta2840]

The Duke of MTB AGREED!!

[@ryrummler8143]

Sugar loop is looking fun! Gotta get down there and try it!

[@dukeofmtb]

Don't wait too long. Winter will be here before we know it. 😁

[@MTBMichigan]

Looks like you guys are progressing, and you had a blast!

[@dukeofmtb]

Thanks. Slow but steady. One feature at a time. 😅

[@MTBMichigan]

@@dukeofmtb that is a good motto!

[@MTBMichigan]

On the plus side, I think I might have mt editing troubles fixed.

[@LiveLaughJordan-oi6tg]

You guys are both great. Liked&Subscribed

[@rollwithmemtb]

To me, Sugar Loop is all the things I like about the other loops ramped up a couple levels. Really great trail, my new favorite for sure!👍

[@dukeofmtb]

They're really doing some awesome stuff over there. Love it. 😁

[@MethDuck]

Maybe it wasn't there in 2019 but there is parking for Sugar Loop by the headquarters building off McClure Rd.

[@dukeofmtb]

Yup. Sugar Loop was brand new when we made this vid. 😊

[@KayakOutbreak]

So much fun! I think you skipped the Upside Down section. That section is my favorite part! So much speed.

[@dukeofmtb]

Oh it's in there. That's the part towards the end that we hiked back up to try one of the jumps. That's the "Upside Down". 🤙

[@MTBTrailRider]

Good video.. Just moved to SW michigan from Tennessee where I started mountain biking and creating content. Looking forward to checking out all the trails in mcihigan and the midwest. Maybe one day we'll get a chance to meet up and collaborate on a joint trail ride.

[@dukeofmtb]

That would be sweet dude! If you're looking to scratch the downhill itch, your best bet is to head out to Boyne Highlands on the weekends during park season. It's not going to be anything like Windrock, but it's definitely good fun.

[@MTBTrailRider]

@@dukeofmtb yea I’ve been actively making a list of places to ride in Michigan and Boyne is on top of the list. Haha

[@huddylubbers349]

Hello! I rode there 2 days ago and they put in that wood feature about right where u guys were standing when u pointed the wood out! That drop is so much fun to ride on and it looks cool!🤙🏻🚵🏼‍♂️

[@dukeofmtb]

Yup. We've ridden that new drop a few times now. Fun times. 😊

[@thisoldbelair]

Just road Winn loop this morning - amazing trail! Didn’t do sugar yet

[@dukeofmtb]

Sweet! Don't forget about Big Kame either. 😁👍

[@benhammonds4964]

At 3:24 there is a cool new wall ride to drop and at 3:46 did u guys hit the jump after the rock roll

[@dukeofmtb]

Oh yeah, we've hit that a few times now. We have some clips on our Instagram accounts 😁👍

[@steveelson8811]

Hey guys, I met you yesterday at Ray's MTB park, and found this video while looking up the sugar loop as you suggested. Had a good laugh when I recognized you. Trail looks super fun. This entire DTE trail system didn't exist when I lived here. Unfortunately, the site says it's closed due to the spring thaw type conditions. But I'll keep checking and figure out a bike rental option in case it opens. Thanks for the advice! Also, if you have any suggestions on where to rent, let me know.

[@dukeofmtb]

Glad you stumbled upon our channel. 😄 Sorry, I'm not too familiar with any of the bike shops in Ann Arbor. It's going to be above freezing for the next few days, so the DTE trails might not open up till next week sadly. There's always Poto though. Hehe.

[@paulachurchill5534]

Love this trail

[@pissbabies3652]

the rock work is also amazing

[@WarrenLeeds]

Oh Yeah! My favourite mountain bike couple are at it again. You guys didn’t have to ride the sugar loop, in my opinion you’re both sweet enough 👍😆💖💕

[@dukeofmtb]

😅👍

[@markkrisdelavega1883]

Hi Sir Ma'am im Mark kris Dela Vega im always watching your video i like that is so very awesome i'm from philippines

[@dukeofmtb]

Hi! Salamat! I'm glad you enjoy our vids. Pinoy din kami, from Northern Luzon. No need to sir/ma'am us though, we still feel like kids even though mid 30s na kami. Ed & Cory is fine. ✌️😊 Keep shredding those trails. 🤘😁

[@markkrisdelavega1883]

@@dukeofmtb Maganda po yan sir ma'am nasa balang araw ma punta din po kyo dito samin sa pampanga nh masubukan nio yung mga bike park nmin dito

[@markkrisdelavega1883]

ang dami nio pong subscriber dito sa pampnga sir ma'am lagi namin pina nonood yung mga Video nio

[@dukeofmtb]

@@markkrisdelavega1883 Wow! Really? We didn't know that. Maganda sana mamaysal jan. Maybe one day. 😊

[@maxbphi]

I have been hunting these woods for the past 10 years. A few years ago I noticed the new parking spot and all the bikers by the Winn loop. Never looked into until now. This shit looks sweet. I need to get a bike

[@dukeofmtb]

Hell yeah, you do! You've been missing out! 😁👍

[@brycevanwort1877]

Awesome place, what days is the trails ment to go

[@dukeofmtb]

They're open everyday. The direction changes depending on the day though.

[@brycevanwort1877]

Great I meant which direction is more fun?

[@dukeofmtb]

@@brycevanwort1877 CCW for everything except the Sugar Loop. The Sugar Loop is better clockwise. Keep in mind that this is my personal opinion though. 😁

[@siTTinLo]

Sugar loop looks SWEET!! Maybe my that's why they call it sugar loop🤷‍♂️ Great vid as usual.

[@manabiker]

Its built on Sugar Loaf hills, on the side of Sugar Loaf Lake...

[@robion91]

Have you tried Maybury State Park? Also, try locking out your rear shock, effectively turning your full squish bike into a hard tail.

[@dukeofmtb]

Not yet. How does it compare to Back Nine and Roller Coaster at Stony? I think I'll try it locked out next time. Good idea. Also, your comment on the chin mount video disappeared. I put links in the description now if you want to check it out.

[@robion91]

@@dukeofmtb I'm not sure how it compares to the other trails. I actually live in Houston but I grew up in SE Michigan. I travel back and forth often and I want to try some of the Michigan trails. I've ridden Maybury and I really enjoyed it. I was hoping you can compare it to the other SE Michigan trails. I'll check the description for the camera mount. That is an awesome setup. You should try to patent a design and start Manufacturing your design.

[@dukeofmtb]

@@robion91 Yeah, all full face helmets should come with a chin mount. 😁

[@Katabatic44]

@@dukeofmtb Maybury is actually where ive ridden the most this season because its the closest to me. Its a great trail, though the second half is a lot of climbing. Probably the best section of it is the middle of it, which you can actually session a bit because it cross cuts a paved pathway which you can take to ride back up to the top (have a look at the trailforks map to see what I mean - its on the right hand side). Lots of downhill and speed to be had there. There's lots of fun features and optional lines you can take all throughout the trail, and even relatively big jump/drop toward the middle. Good mix of smooth and chunky sections. Definitely check it out, its one of the better trails IMO. If I could compare it to a trail, I would say its Pontiac-lite (only in that its half as long)

[@ericellingwood6004]

I think I’m gonna have one day build a rock roll like the one at the five minute mark in my backyard. The only difference is it’s going to be a super technical rock climb and I live in New England where there’s lots of rocks.

[@dukeofmtb]

Sweet! This is actually a two way trail. It alternates depending on the day of week. So on the days that it goes the other direction, that section is a technical rock climb.

[@davidcook9246]

Famous last words... "if you just full send it- you'll make it"

[@dukeofmtb]

🤣

[@dadudstvrizalinodalaodao2597]

Good bike couple rider always keep safe

[@FalconSails]

I found your video on trailforks.com. I loved watching this video. I gave it a thumbs up and subscribed. You 2 are super enthusiastic and real. Great sound great clips of you being yourselves. You guys are enthusiastic and not being macho at all. Not talking over anybody. Of course you gave a great picture of the trail. Just a note for the less experienced riders, the trail is more flowyness than features. Thank you for sharing. One question. Your sound is awesome, and I would love to learn a bit about what you did so I can implement some of these methods in the vids on my channel. I you used some generic recording method and mixed it up post production? Any insight would be great to hear about. I hope your ribs are doing better. I am glad to hear you mention not pushing your luck. It is smarter and more real than most videos. Thanks again.

[@dukeofmtb]

Thanks for the encouragement. Regarding the sound: I run my GoPro7 in Stereo Mode only and Raw Off. Naturally, I also put a foam wind cover on it. Then in post, I run a highpass filter to get rid of the last bit of bassy wind noise. Then with the Mastering Audio effect in premiere pro, I run 15% exciter, 100% widener, and 10% loudness maximiser. Then finally, I use the fill left with right effect to duplicate the right audio channel onto the left. The right channel picks up my voice better while the left channel sounds a bit muffled and windy. Cory wears a lapel mic attached to a small audio recorder that I sync in post. That's how she's almost always audible in most of our vids. I hope this helps.

[@dukeofmtb]

Oh, and my ribs finally feel like normal again. Only took over 3 months. 😅

[@FalconSails]

@@dukeofmtb It helps. It takes a long time to figure out how to make a good video. Thank you for your tips, and all your great videos.

[@dukeofmtb]

@@FalconSails Glad I could help. Making vids can be super hard. The latest one was a nightmare. Turning a whole day of riding and compressing it into one video can sometimes be overwhelming. Took me two weeks of working on it every night to turn it into something watchable. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqrKpmaCjcaHi8U

[@Jacob99174]

Your lady is very enthusiastic about mtb’ing haha

[@dukeofmtb]

To say the least. 😂

[@Katabatic44]

heading there tomorrow morning I like sugar loop CW more than CCW, which is the opposite of all the other trails which I think run better CCW haha. Either direction is a blast though.

[@dukeofmtb]

I'm torn on the Sugar Loop. Some of the best features are CCW, but the trail feels less climby CW. CW feels more flowy and ends with some awesome descending. Without the big wooden drop, I'm leaning more CW though. All the other trails are definitely better CCW. 🤔

[@WheezyandtheBanditMTB]

Nice vid. them trails look ace :)

[@dukeofmtb]

Thanks. They've been working on our trails here left and right in the past handful of years. We're in the golden age of mountain biking right now. 😁

[@CaptainYodelstein]

What direction did you ride, CW or CCW?

[@punisher9oneone]

It was a CW day (Monday)

[@dukeofmtb]

Yup. CW. But we rode some of the CCW features too.

[@CaptainYodelstein]

Thanks guys. Looks awesome. Hopefully I can make it down three before the tiding season is done.

[@Cxebee]

Like a lot more of this time

[@asher2473]

I’m riding DTE Saturday

[@dukeofmtb]

Sweet! Have fun, dude!

[@dukeofmtb]

@CHELSKI9 I prefer CCW for most of the loops. Some folks prefer the other way. I guess you're just gonna have to try both ways and find out which way _you_ prefer.

[@Logslayer999]

I'm scared to do this on a 26 in hardtail

[@dukeofmtb]

You can totally ride it. We used to ride 'Big Kame' with XC hardtails, and Cory's was a 26. You got this. 😁👍

[@Logslayer999]

Thx for the insperation 😁

[@Logslayer999]

I might wait till spring for better dirt

[@juanmunoz5339]

Wonder what camera she's using . Any one knows????

[@dukeofmtb]

She's wearing an Insta 360 One X mounted on the forehead of her helmet. The lenses pass the visor a little to make sure to get everything.

[@isaacleblanc8288]

Where do you park for the sugar loop?

[@dukeofmtb]

maps.app.goo.gl/chTLVwXPRos1FMnY7

[@isaacleblanc8288]

The Duke of MTB thanks sm🤙🙏

[@gregorysutter9550]

Just found you guys. Love the videos. Cory is hilarious, I'm assuming she's Filipino. You guys are real good riders, but not too far from my skill point. I have to get my wife's confidence up to where your wife's is.

[@dukeofmtb]

Glad you enjoy the vids. And you're right, Cory is Filipino. 😊 I'm sure your wife will get there too. Cory wasn't always this brave, but after you crash a bunch of times, I guess it seems less scary. It helps that she's tiny too. I crash once and I bruise a rib. 😅 Anyway, I hope you stick around and good luck on all your mtb adventures. 😁👍

[@gregorysutter9550]

@@dukeofmtb My wife is Filipino also. She crashed a couple of time at Stoney Creek and now she's scared. But I'm working on it. I'll get her back out there.

[@dukeofmtb]

@@gregorysutter9550 haha. You gotta show her Cory's funny moments and crashes compilation, or just any of our vids really. She crashes in almost all of them. She always gets back up and clears whatever feature she crashed on right away though. If that's not inspiring, I don't know what is. Hehe. Plus, I'm sure it helps if she sees another filipino woman being a badass on a bike. Let her know that this is only our 3rd year riding bikes and that we're in our 30s. It's never too late. Here's a cool comparison clip from from Cory's Instagram too: instagram.com/p/B4S49_yAdNX/?igshid=1bnbkgk42cza8

[@gvdz3395]

The Duke of MTB I bruised mine recently too and I understand your concern. Cory cracks me up.

[@punisher9oneone]

My ribs are still healing from Blue as well lol

[@mtbgirlcory]

Punisher 911 get well soon Craig!

[@punisher9oneone]

@@mtbgirlcory oh I am. Much better than I was. And dumb enough to skate around my neighborhood too, as you seen. lol

[@punisher9oneone]

@@mtbgirlcory I'd probably have been 100% long ago if that sneeze wouldn't have taken me out. lol

[@dukeofmtb]

I'm still sore too. The trip to Pisgah didn't make it better either. I feel more sore now. Oh well. Worth it. 😁

[@punisher9oneone]

@@dukeofmtb I bet it was worth it! Lucky!! the pics looked great. Some good looking country there.

[@THewall171]

What bike are you using? Ex fuel?

[@dukeofmtb]

It's a custom spec 2017 Trek Remedy.

[@TheWeaksoup]

You guys rips!

[@trailladymtb7700]

👍😎

[@dukeofmtb]

😃😁

[@TheRyguy79]

Keeping the stoke level high!

[@dukeofmtb]

Always stoked. 🤙

[@CineZoneYT]

I just did a video on the orange trail: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoqUf6KFodyDfdk

[@rodelrueco4503]

Haan ko skip adversetisement hihi jamai daytoy...

[@dukeofmtb]

Thanks, Jam. 😊

[@Andrew-kx1sq]

shes sendy

[@dukeofmtb]

That she is! 😊

[@davidgrant3839]

. U

[@dukeofmtb]

? 🤷‍♂️ 😅

[@zachfarnsworth8089]

It rides better ccw