This is NOT your average XC trail

Just because it's flat, doesn't mean it's easy. This Whistler XC trail is chalked full of skinnies and stunts, offering a completely different experience to the bike park.
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0:00 - Preview
0:09 - Bike park blues
0:37 - Woodwork and Bears

[@sq5]

And....a bear, because the track wasn't terrifying enough already. 😳

[@luciomeyer2536]

Your calm reaction on the bear is so good. He instinctly knew that you are a good rider and thats why he didnt came after you :-) As always awesome video to watch.

[@smokefentanyl]

Loll so bears only go after newbies like me ;( I better get good before I ever go upto Whistler Bike Park

[@hentaisailor5951]

@@smokefentanyl are you good yet?

[@zackfrm330]

would only do this if i had a gun on me lol, this was just a roll of the dice

[@luciomeyer2536]

​@@smokefentanyl Are you alive buddy?

[@vashusan1984]

As ever Dave, your prodigious trial skills are a joy to watch.

[@hardtailhero3667]

The fact that you can ride that stuff backwards is seriously crazy, I’d love to see how you ride street sometime, cheers man🤘

[@d-nicebikes]

DD: I'm going to leave riding the sketchy log to younger, braver riders..... Proceeds to ride the hardest features backwards....like they were designed to be ridden that way. Anyone else seeing the DD talent meter one again rising another notch or two?! Take notes younger riders, trials riding IS a transferable mtb skill!

[@s_wipp]

I appreciate the side views of you doing the features! Good way to get across what you are actually doing as sometimes the first person view misses a lot.

[@thereisaplace]

I’m here for the DD Laugh 😂 Makes my day every time.

[@0nurbis]

Wonder what was more impressive... Your skill or the bear encounter ! 🤣🤣

[@AquaticBaboon]

So cool seeing how little has changed on that trail over the years! I remember trying that line thru the stump at 7:30 at least 10 years ago and it looks pretty much the same now. I never managed to do the line tho, after wiggling thru and hunching over I felt pretty sketchy about that drop

[@ericphillips9240]

Joes garage, at one time there was a full tree but it had to get the chop.

[@philipB31]

In the uk we are unlikely to come across wild bears on the trails, but some time ago I bought a Timber! …it’s a ‘tinkerly’ bell that you can switch on or off by an easy friction lever, it’s a little annoying but I got mine to warn dog walkers… annoying or not, it’s got to be better than the sudden weight loss you might experience when finding that unexpected bear..? Fantastic ride, by the way.

[@gabandkisheeemp7600]

What a sick mtb skills you have dave!🤘🏼the bear really scared me too!

[@kirilgon]

This is nuts, as always with Dave. My favourite KZbin series. Love your dropping techniques. Please, continue!

[@joyofthelord2]

Your trials skills are so impressively smooth love the videos!!!!!!!

[@keken_25_pr48]

what a joy ! i love the balance ! i think i learn something here for sure!!

[@NorthstarTex]

Really enjoyed seeing you go through the different features, and I thought you are a mad lad for going through everything backwards, and then suddenly bear! Like you said when you found it, holy s-t, never seen one appear that close.

[@HardtailLife]

Have to say, this was super fun to watch - probably more than any bike park riding!

[@strawdog336]

I rode that trail dozens of times when I lived nearby in 2004. Even then I never approached the control you showed us here. The Mikes Garage hollow tree looks about the same, but my handlebars for through back then! Thanks for the video, good to know the trail is still there. And still as rocky and rooty as it was.

[@gregoryf9299]

Did that trail a few years ago. Loved it! I have none of your skills so was very glad for the ride arounds, lol! But even the “main” trail was a fun challenge!

[@nathansurendran2602]

That trail has changed a LOT since I rode it twenty years ago! Still recognised some elements, super fun! I recall a buddy falling off the log over the river. Side ropes definitely take the fun out of that bit!

[@HHJoshHH]

Love your footage Dave. Keep up the gnar gnar.

[@gernottoventile_mtb]

Incredible! Your riding never fails to amaze.

[@naturelord8871]

You’re videos are always so entertaining and fun

[@lkb3rd]

Imagine an XC race on that trail ! It would be carnage with riders trying that stuff at 90% max heart rate race pace haha.

[@ndferdman]

“We’ll leave that for some younger, braver rider” Yeah Dave. Every time I watch you absolutely slay some back country triple black I think about what a coward you are!! 😝

[@Alex-sc9qc]

First time watching you, really enjoyed the video & subscribed. I'd love to ride there. Like how you complimented the rider passing by too. Good guy 👊

[@jasonbrowny23]

Nice vid man the new bike seems to be going pretty sick

[@simpindulgence6384]

Glad you know your limits and wear a helmet. Good job with the bear. I look forward to watching more of your amazing skills.

[@andyashla]

I understand leaving the bike park to get into the woods. That is a lot of insane woodwork on that XC trail and you slayed it.

[@NHBRavics]

Beautiful bridge across the river and a bear encounter, talk about a great video!

[@whistlingwhetu4300]

Amazing man. Amazing tech and skills. Amazing Trail.

[@d.j.5872]

Your balance and body control is awesome!

[@512MTB4LIFE]

Great video! Earned a subscriber on this one! I'll get up to Whistler one day and try some of these trails that I always see on youtube.

[@conflictingsides7026]

very time I watch you vids I am so unbelievably impressed and entertained.

[@mtbville]

Same 🤩🤟

[@rulebreaker666]

As a trials rider I would say you have a really nice skill. This trail seems like a lot of fun, build with love.

[@b3tablocker]

I enjoy your videos every time. Greetings from Switzerland.

[@doodlebiker3800]

Super sick place! Great riding

[@Biking_with_Akiva]

🤯 wow bro 🤯 Fist of fantastic ride 💪🏾💯 your bike control is outstanding. That's not all then cleared it in the opposite direction 🤯. I thought Woodwork and Bears was the name of the trail... Nope.. That scared me as a viewer great job handling that situation... Great call leaving the bike park... I'm definitely looking forward to the next adventure!!!!

[@JohnsTrainVideos]

That looks like so much fun!

[@danielboesch9057]

Crazy skill. The bear avoidance move was good too 😃

[@hotlapgarage]

Although Whistler is a bucket list ride,....everything afterwards was so much more "interesting" to me. Keep up the great content!

[@richardroskell3452]

Always with the mad technical skills. :)

[@kumgogastations9250]

You have very good control of your bike!

[@brodyvanunen]

Such a cool trail!

[@lima.duduardo]

Your videos are just so satisfying to watch... I'd keep watching for hours if I could hahahahahhahahaha

[@BCmtb]

Such a classic trail. So fun

[@gradycampbell1953]

Awesome video, think I’m gonna ride this trail myself!

Lovely man! Respect

[@nesdnumaj]

I think we should award bonus points for doing it on the big boat that is the Meta. Really cool video that's totally different.

[@darkbird1651]

Skills too good Dave!

[@seanfenick9375]

Thank you for showing this. All I ever get to see if whistler is the jump trails. I’m way to old for that.

[@IDoBlues]

One of the only XC trails that leaves me as stoked as a DH run. Awesome trail.

[@liamward3310]

Great to watch them skills and bike control

[@mtblove229]

Sick riding an bear prevention skills, respect!

[@user-lp8fu8em1d]

Good trail and cool skills 👌

[@muratkaraca2694]

Holy cow dude! Well done on the bear encounter!

[@mexicorolls]

DAVE you are like insane man haha

[@fivetool]

That wooden bridge over the river was awesome.

[@CaliradoKid]

Don't you worry Dave! I'm going to step up my skinny practice 1000% in the coming year. Next time you see me I'll be ready to ride at least ONE of the features you and Nick showed me! 😂

[@timbershadow1]

Amazing! Best park ditch decision ever! 👌

[@OlRed.]

Superb riding, this trail would be a blast on a muni!

[@LordJimqua]

"for the sake of saving energy I'm going to head back. ... Lets see how many of these tricks i can do in reverse!" -Dave before finding a bear shitting in the woods

[@surfingmoose]

A River Runs Through It was one of the best trails in Whistler and just needs some love to bring it back.

[@NickBainas]

Looks like he didn't ride the section they did revitalize. They even fixed the little flow/jump/drop section linking trail too.

[@surfingmoose]

@@NickBainas Thanks for the info. I haven't ridden ARRTI in a long time. It was always the trail to hit when in the area. Hopefully I can check it out next time I'm up that way.

[@paulgiles7456]

Great video, rode it 2010 on DH bikes, it was hard work. Looks like they have carried out a lot of work on it since then. 👍

[@crandallcrute3918]

Amazing and sick at the same time.........!

[@hikingontario]

Is it real? fantastic! Thank you for sharing this great footage! Greetings from Canada and wish you have a wonderful day!👍👍👍👍

[@hvheerden]

That. Was. Insane! ...ly good skills!

[@SirDShaw]

Such an awesome trail

[@chrisgenovese8188]

got the whole playground to yourself, except for random bear. what a dream. its funny how many features are still around from the days of skinny handlebars lol.

[@chrissywissythewishwishfairy]

Your riding is inspirational.

[@nopenope5812]

Frigging sick!

[@joeymalin]

That bear was backing off till you started saying you were sorry!! It look like it was about to run away then you said soory and it started walking towards you lol

[@supergreg72]

I can’t believe I was in Whistler same time as you… Riding RRTI was amazing fun, it never gets old. It would have been AWESOME meeting you in perso. Your Comensal appears to be good, do you miss the Sight?😄

[@hyperaidan]

My dude, please look into higher framerates. You're really great at what you do and it would be great to see every small movement you make!

[@andyeunson270]

So many bears this spring and summer. I was bluff charged twice this year by a female with cubs. Heavy snow and a slow spring concentrated the bears in the valley. Berry crops are out now and bears are following the berries uphill now. You did the right thing. Make noise and give the bear space and a way out. I’ve been riding RRTI for years. One of my favourite rides although I don’t ride it like you do.

[@hughbrown9619]

1. That trail is sick 2. The diving board looks mint

[@PerfectoKiss]

Big balls for people who ride these trails. I would worry if there is up keep on the structures. This should be an Olympic sport. Mad skills and courage to do.

[@clydesdalemountainbiking7393]

Man.. you would have loved this trail back in the early days. It really has mellowed out in the last few years. This trail seems built for you I always wanted to be able to do that tree. But I didnt fit through it back in the day. With wide handlebars today there is no chance haha. It was meant for like 500mm bars or some ridiculous size like that haha Trials rides were early trail cutters. The emerald forest has trails cut uphill by trials guys. Amazing to see you ride it :)

[@clydesdalemountainbiking7393]

I also remember when that bridge over the river had no hand rails and no on ramp. It was bruuuutal and.. it hurt to fall in both because it's cold and it's far... Hahaha Good memories.n

[@jeffgriffin1875]

Question on skinnies, do you drag your back brake at all for stability? I've heard conflicting info on this technique lol. Sweet riding as always - cheers!

[@henryleydon2775]

plot twist: its an average xc trail the twist: dave is not an average xc rider

[@selfactualizer2099]

I guarantee that bear was like "oh. it's another one of those strange wheel creatures"

[@gogovitch66]

so impressive 🙌🏽

[@That_Stealth_Guy]

Watching you ride this trail is infinitely more interesting than watching yet another bike park video.

[@drewziraldo5407]

Great riding and the bear was healthy looking

[@petedog9581]

He runs XC trails. : )

[@nfgmotorsports]

Dude, you are a damn good rider.

[@harryls1283]

I agree with you, way better than a bike park 🤙

[@easystyle4747]

Rode this amazing trail a month ago. Can't believe you're hitting this stuff backwards. How is bunnyhopping on the Meta? I noticed it's got longer chainstays than your Sight. I can do bunnyhops on a bmx but I can't do a proper one on my MTB and was wondering if I should get something with shorter chainstays (current is 445mm).

[@VRGPICTURES]

I’m surprised you don’t run into more furry friends! I was in Whistler late (winter) season this year and was running on a well traveled paved path through one the residential areas… anyway, I come up and over this little hill and see two cubs and a mama. Black bears with a brown coat… odd. They took off up a tree. All three of them. I was like, DANG! This isn’t Hawaii! Hahaha

[@hardtailjefe]

Cool place!

[@orifox1629]

Looks like you startled the bear too (though they looked much less concerned, more curious

[@aktube123]

Your are an excellent rider.

[@eddie_mtb7780]

Yo sick I just did this trail a week ago soooo fun

[@Anthony74te27]

Great MTB skills! I'm not sure that's XC trail even XCO doesn't have that much technical features. Bear encounter is awesome!

[@tularjaggs334]

The first and last sections of this trail which you did not ride also have some fun features. You definitely got the gist of it though. If you want to ride some more valley bottom casual tech, check out Cut-Yer-Bars and peripherals Shits and Giggles, Suicycle and Hand of Doom. Only a couple features are more shit than giggle... You will enjoy, guaranteed.

[@daxtonfleming]

Making Canada proud with those bear apologies!

[@__Lucas]

This vid reminds me of a quote from Jacky Chan: It's not the "best" style...it's not the only style...it's __my__ style." 😎

[@redfailhawk]

Dave: good to know I’ve still got some skills Me: this dude is flipping made of skill and I would kill to have half the skill and guts he does.

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

I have ALWAYS wondered about bears with each video I've seen from you and now I see that they're still there...sometimes. Thankfully it was a black bear and not a grizzly.

[@bennettrevesz]

You are amazing at skinnies

[@fire_node2416]

you can tell how old that trail is by how tight some sections are that bar widths nowadays cant even fit through. pretty neat

[@ptyxx]

Canada track builders are on a different level