This HUGE Drop Is My Craziest Build Yet!

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

I think riding this for the first time will be even more scary than this day: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJfMqWaGirV6adEsi=1d5NqqntGhcBD4oy

[@joshuareed-lk8vg]

Hey if you around the PNW Oregon I have a spot that is dope and you could do a super rad video. If I had to guess I would say this is Near Marys Peak Philomath OR.

[@bernhodgins8698]

As both a biker and trail builder, I enjoy watching your vids. I never film my own projects because I'm always too busy working, and it's good to see someone who is so passionate about getting out and creating the stuff that you want to ride. As you were describing the work that will be required to complete the landing, I got the sense that you're like me mid-trail build, where you can't wait to get out building again and your mind is always processing what needs to get done. Awesome to see the stoke, and hopefully you entice others to get out doing work in their own communities. Keep it up.

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Thanks! And Yes, filming definitely makes it so you get less done but it’s fun to document the entire process.

[@EliMTB]

This drop is HUGE 🥶

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Yea haha

[@kerryhale6033]

Looks wicked, Mark. Can't wait for you to finish this one.

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

You and me both!

[@bchearne]

Exactly the content I’ve been looking for. I’ve been building trails on family land in the Appalachian mountains, and to date it’s been mostly clearing and maintaining existing game trails and old eroded logging roads, but I’m ready to start building in some more features. I need some drops and berms, maybe a jump or two. No machine access, so it’s all got to be hand built. You seem to have your vision pretty dialed in to create an excellent riding experience

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Glad it was helpful! I just work with the landscape and dirt I have so my features compliment it. Rather than thinking of something specific you want, look at what the land has to offer. It seems to be the way to go for me 🤟

[@ceccospfam]

Living legend...always super positive and productive. Great level of Riding...column

[@cutlaps]

That is looking awesome. What a perfect location for a drop! Can't wait to see you send it .

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Can't wait!

[@jonathanhunter6150]

He’s back building!! Taking tips from darkfest too. Can’t wait to see you scrub the heck out of that roller!!

[@octodadmtbmartyrichards2862]

Nice loamer! We love your design and thought process of your trail building! New camera is amazing 🤩

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Thanks so much!

[@whalenaaron]

Loved the POV footage at the end. Your camera setup gives a raw feeling of speed!

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Thanks! I’m running the insta360 x3

[@titasmotekaitis]

Love your build vlogs!!! Cannot wait for the next one!!! The drop is absolutely ginormous🤯

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Thank you so much!! Yea… its large 🙂🤟

[@andreasstohr159]

When this monster is finished, you have to invite Remy 😅

[@JackMichalak]

That dirt looks unreal! Love it

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

It really is!

[@lowvibe]

The drop looks crazy! The old music was awesome..this one is also nice... Good luck with the drop...looking forward to next videos...

[@JustJake77]

HOw long until we see his content ripped off and reposted on your channel? Labeled as documentary... Just like all the other videos you’ve got on your channel... Full of stolen content just to get channel views..... #ContentThief

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Appreciate it!

[@scottsecco]

What a monster! That drop looks sick.

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Pumped for it!

[@Jusdin057]

That drop is mental, I cannot wait to see you hit this 😍

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Same 🙃

[@FuzzyStone01]

Great riding and digging!

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Thanks 👍

[@natureboymtb]

Great Job! 🙌🏻

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@JustJake77]

That new insta camera seems to be the weapon of choice for crappy Vancouver Island low light conditions.

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Its game changing honestly

[@Ray-r2p]

This is crazy , I love your building videos

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Thanks!!

[@MINIMALmtb]

that dirt looks amazing to work with

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

It is!

[@alexchapellier]

This is massive! Amazing build

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Thanks! Come ride 🙂🤟

[@armandbahi2440]

This is huge ! And the speed of the run in looks so fast

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Yea I’m hoping the steep roller before is a good speed check and I would rather tap brakes than reach for it, the gap will be long!

[@Pyro_Mole]

Well Built, can you make a video where u show how to built a small downhill tack with some jumps?😄

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

What are you specifically needing guidance on?

[@Brotherturkish123]

Mega drop is looking so sick man🔥🔥 awesome job How does it work with landowners & permission for trails where you are?

[@JamesRobertMTB]

That is MASSIVE

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

🙂🤟

[@darrenwilliams6827]

Gona be epic Mark,keep up the epic work buddy❤

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Thanks Darren 🙌

[@nqrut0]

That's super huge! Looking forward to seeing you jump it once the landing is done. Btw, what are your thoughts when starting a dig pit? Are you just randomly trying spots until you find good dirt, or do you have any indicators before you start digging down??

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Anywhere with lots of ferns is generally good underneath and spaced well between trees, and if I do it right beside the trail I like the taper the pit and add ferns back in so its not a hazard and still looks good

[@Michaelarvin71]

this trail is going to be EPIC!

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Fired up 🤟

[@ScottBell]

⛏⛏⛏⛏⛏⛏⛏⛏ such a sick drop

[@EliMTB]

Your videos are really sick dude!!!

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Appreciate it!!

[@MarquetteMTB]

The coolest playground ever🔥

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Oh yah! 🙌

[@hambo76]

I wish we had dirt like that!

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

We are lucky!

[@Trail.Tracer]

so sick!

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

🙂🤟

[@ThehulkGreen]

As a former bmxer, it took 2 stages, to see it then do it. Good vid.

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Cheers!

[@drewkulenguski3148]

bro's a master at what he does

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Cheers!

[@cmcmillan22]

Dude you build the siiiiiiiiickest stunts

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Thanks man!

[@sangyenamdrol9392]

crazy

[@stevenliggins1623]

Awesome build and video, during the time-lapse, whats the music playing in the background.

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Thanks! And I’m not sure I just use royalty free beats haha

[@comtnlife4730]

Sick vid! What mud guard are you using?

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

The sr suntour one that comes with the Durolux 38

[@comtnlife4730]

@@MarkMatthewsMTB Thanks.

[@westcoastrider9920]

Is that end riding trail in the Forbidden Plateu network, or outside of the valley?

[@dirkmohrmann8960]

it's not an official sanctioned trail so no ones going to disclose the location on the internet.

[@LaurenceWatchesYoutube]

Mega 🔥🤟

[@smg7281]

I like drop!❤❤❤👍👍👍

[@thomasstepat2642]

Sick!!!

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Cheers! 🤟

[@timmy3797]

Sweet

[@keelanfrey2763]

Looks very similar to Dylan sheffers whiskey line drop

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

I’ll have to check that out!

[@dougalcycles4288]

what’s the best way when digging to get dirt quickly to stack up big jumps

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

When it’s wet the dirt stacks much easier and basically just keep cutting and tossing the pile to the top, and give yourself a good base to build off of

[@dougalcycles4288]

@@MarkMatthewsMTB thankyou and what do you use to dig or is it just a pickaxe and a shovel

[@OmnieStar]

Where is that trail at the end of the video? Or is it not public?

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

It’s well known amongst people who trail build in my community but not publicly listed

[@harlanpancost6008]

Where do you build all of your trails? I’m trying to get into trail building myself and just wondered. Is it privately owned or BLM or forest service or what?

[@reptilianwild]

Ngl I’m gonna miss the old intro music

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Oh ya?

[@reptilianwild]

@@MarkMatthewsMTB That drone shot was incredible btw, I love your videos

[@traildaze1895]

Definitely darkfest season

[@coltonmerrill9445]

Will u ever go to darkefest?

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

lol would be scary and awesome!

[@coltonmerrill9445]

Tour de gnar is the same level!@@MarkMatthewsMTB

[@jasontaverner2634]

its not darkfest, is it?

[@joshuareed-lk8vg]

Yo You in the PNW???

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

BC 🇨🇦

[@joshuareed-lk8vg]

@@MarkMatthewsMTB Your Work is very nice and bike skills to match Love It

[@ignatiusrobinson]

is that a new intro?

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Yep!