Battle of the Goats 2023 - MAIN EVENT

My 2023 Battle of the Goats Main Event race. Come along for a long and treacherous ride through one of the hardest races in America. BOTG has steep hills, rocky slabs, technical creeks sections, waterfalls, and some of the slipperiest roots.
CHAPTERS
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0:00 Start
1:15 Gulley
3:13 Delullos Bypass
5:38 Chicken Fight Hole Extension
11:18 First Checkpoint!
12:40 Shoots and Ladders (side)
15:44 American Hard Enduro Waterfall
18:34 Steep Hill
21:10 Another Creek Section (it gets harder)
24:14 OFF CAMBER
26:00 STEEP Hills
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[@WeaponsEducation]

I am so glad you reminded me to bring a second camel back to every gas stop on FTR. I can't believe how stupid I was at gas stops for decades to rehydrate.

[@Max.Farrow]

I just started watching again after prolly 7-8 years. I’m glad to see you’re still uploading

[@VanillaSpooks]

Cool hiking trip, why were you carrying that motor thing though? 😂

[@racerunnermx]

Good ride and video ! Can you some how try to make it out to California in September for Donner hard enduro it would be some different terrain for you and your channel ! RIDE ON

[@rhouser1280]

Hills never look that bad on video. You're right, it looks like you're just doing a burnout but in reality, it feels like it's almost vertical

[@matthews3497]

Keep up the good work I hope the rest of the season goes well!

[@TheFATK0]

Your videos are WELL worth the wait!!!

[@mr.midlifecrisis8547]

This is like hitting yourself in the head with a brick; it feels good when you stop. Good job man, I'm always impressed you get through.

[@blackdogmoto]

Me last year: This looks awesome and I want to try it! Me this year: I'm exhausted just watching at my desk.

[@jimburg621]

great video as usual. man that's some tough hiking......

[@CoffeeAndBusiness]

That’s all it is too. No riding at all. Carrying a dirtbike up with the throttle a wide open. Lmao

[@dragonhoard9371]

Cramping? Thats why you hit the gym boyyyo! :D Nice riding, enjoying the commentary.

[@senor7857]

When you are in "praying" position along you bike, you know you are in trouble 😂😂

[@colaboy1968]

Shout out from Canada! I know you always want to do better, but you gotta consider an effort like that to be a victory! I can't imagine the fatigue....love the channel.

[@MrToppox]

😈😈😈 my god that seems hard ... its ridiculous 😈😈😈

[@kirkbailey3552]

Thanks for the awesome video!!! You ROCK!!!

[@Louis_caforio]

Glad you back to uploading, you def have the best commentating and riding footage in general

[@Gaby83]

Hey Zack, I don't like 2 strokes and I don't like enduro bikes, BUT I love your comments, that is why I have been watching you for a few years mate, Big love ! 🙂🤗

[@MichaelAbramo]

I was in the first gulley for over 45 minutes. People we're literally giving up, dropping their bikes, and sitting in the trail. There was sort of an alternate line that you could maybe side hill but when I took a run at it 2 people were blocking it and I'm not skilled enough to make it through human obstacles. Dellulo Bypass was so chewed up I don't think I could have gotten out of there without assistance from other riders. It was so chewed up when I came through. I was at Chicken Fight Extension for over 2 hours. It was a single file line all the way up. I found an alternate line and made a handful passes but only to be choked up again on the next part of the hill. The race is hard, but all those damn people in the way make it even harder.

[@Blakeshunting619]

Glad to see fresh videos! Keep up the riding man!

[@danielbengtsson8122]

Well done 👍🏽 Swedish fan 🤟🏽😎🤟🏽

[@billbryce3488]

That was some crazy riding you did a great job.

[@YAMBLES33]

All I want is 1 video every week, I raced with you when I was 14. And have been keeping up since I’m now 25! Keep it up Zak

[@BestOnDirt]

I ride Brushy all the time. I’m a member up there. The camera never does any of it justice! Great job out there! That stuff will tear you down!

[@adamh3272]

I am exhausted just watching that!

[@ShawnCompton-fo8vo]

Just stumbled upon your content. Fantastic footage and funny commentary! Your a pretty good rider also

[@larryxriowa6408]

You did great way better then I could

[@evanstreets8830]

Awesome videos zack , super motivational to get off the couch and go racing , thanks mate from down under Australia 🇦🇺

[@michaelsaylor891]

Been waiting on this!!! Thanks

[@halffastguy8024]

I'll be cheering for you at Tough Like RORR! Hammer down!

[@zabrow187]

That last wall is where I broke my subframe at Brushy Mountain Beatdown. Great Video!

[@endurofx420]

You did awesome dude some of that terrain looked insane man🤙🤙

[@cep8214]

Great video! That’s intense

[@rockybeach8898]

Hey Z been missing your videos. Goodluck this memorial day weekend!

[@dennislamond1043]

I laughed through this video. Funny stuff

[@enduro-parts-aus]

Thats a bad ass track 😮

[@marktegeder2455]

What a warrior!

[@MrToppox]

😈😈😈 your all incredible, i want in ! 😈😈😈

[@bretoneil5539]

Keep up the good work Zac

[@MrToppox]

😈😈😈 im not impressed easily but your condition and expertise in areas where most would slide out ... your right up there ! 😈😈😈

[@Jared45513]

Remember....if it looks steep on camera it would blow your mind in real life. Great job man. "Im playing twister with my dirtbike" 😂

[@HardEnduroAppalachia]

Awesome !

[@davisdampier2930]

Thanks for the pictures

[@MrToppox]

😈😈😈 with exception from ploughing your own track , clearing leaf litter 😈😈😈

[@garretthorner]

It doesn’t even make sense how good Hart is at riding a dirt bike and he’s not even the BEST rider in the world Like how you get to that level just seems impossible

[@christopherwolford6508]

Good luck at the next events in PA.

[@enduro5761]

Lesgo Zach!

[@noControl556]

Nice, never thought to use my boots as traction boards

[@ARDrummer]

I get stressed out just watching this...I can only imagine how intense and frustrating it is as a rider on this terrain!

[@joelholland8523]

That outside line was a wise move 👌

[@MrToppox]

😈😈😈 i bever thought of that ... a 125 cc in a 80 frame ... yeah thats the one ! 😈😈😈

[@MrToppox]

😈😈😈 man i would have tapoed out ages ago 😈😈😈 wow

[@BradVentureAZ]

i’m exhausted just watching this !! 🤣 what kind of work outs do you do in preparation for these races ?!

[@MrToppox]

😈😈😈 excellent negotiation. ... people dont understand the amount of calculations going on , the calculated risks ... your right in the money 😈😈😈😈 its rarely pushing the bike by hand 😈😈😈😈

[@ludvig7473]

why are you spamming emojis in every comment? are you 13?

[@chadrides914]

Dang I had no clue RC still had it. He was flying!

[@grubbm4927]

Nice riding! What part of North Carolina is that?

[@John-tx1wk]

Brushy Mountain not far from Taylorsville.

[@bigcat5781]

Zach you gotta get a fat tire mtb for the winter and ride the trails

[@user-oe3qv9cv2x]

You should get back on the trials bikes i realy enjoy watching your videos

[@baneeyboy]

Great video! What set up do you use for your voice over

[@alexmiller657]

It’s all a blur is so true

[@debranicole6378]

that’s my dad at 13:22 !

[@offroadcanadian807]

Wasn’t expecting videos this year from what you said last year about focusing on your riding, love the vids though.

[@user-wv4zt3lg7k]

Hey man love the vids , I'm thinking of buying a dirt bike . I ride a trials bike and I'm wondering how often maintenance needs to be done on a 2 stroke dirtk Ike ( top end ) mainly. If anyone wants to answer feel free

[@CoffeeAndBusiness]

I smell burnt clutches lmao

[@chongorlz9716]

What’s your tire set up ?

[@Robbie-yx2un]

I definitely won't put my bike through that torture, I care for it to much

[@danarussell4246]

Back in the day the enduro clubs would have a couple kegs of beer if ya finished. Do youse guys at least get a couple Bud Lights when your done? Do you also get a free t-shirt with your entry fee? The stream section and the dirt road back looked doable for this old man. I alway get nasty cramps from riding wimpy dual sports and I drink a ton of water, eat electrolyte tablets and leg cramp tablets. I guess at 6’-7” I’m not supposed to be on a dirt bike. Great video as always. You and your fellow competitors are surely some sick riders. I’ll give you $1,000 if you can get Brandon to ride an event with you.

[@nickhackett9635]

Someone needs to add some pull straps on the front and rear fenders.

[@scottclark1975]

That’s hard work bro. Tugger straps front and rear are a necessity for pulling your bike out of some of those spots. Well done.

[@enduroHQ]

@4:25 did you eat the chocolate I gave you? 😂

[@GavinSwanson909]

Zach did you race the CATRA Black Fly NETRA this weekend

[@joefoster259]

What rear tire and inflation system do you run?

[@theprices417]

Can't see the fun in these events. Look like they would destroy your bike and yourself. In NZ we have many fast flowing , single track, rides through forest and deep bush that allow for lots of bar to bar racing Good luck.

[@midgetmoney1]

That's what she said.

[@endurox1481]

Are you running hard enduro's on the sprint enduro bike?

[@ChrisKAloha]

I’ve been lapped by Tristan. Not a good feeling. I’m about 25 years older than him so I do have that going for me.

[@MrToppox]

😈😈😈 i think a 80 cc strokes in big frame or a 125 with frame stretched for 250cc engine 😈😈😈

[@rieshoover268]

It looks like your Back tire is flat at 25:47

[@Coal-Creek-Rider]

Are you doing TKO again this year?

[@macklocklear2033]

Are you still doing the TKO?

[@glennalderton1313]

Ahh c'mon Zak! Us Aussies don't mind a bit of a p*ss-take. Let's hear your attempt at our language! 🤣

[@JimmyBeanz13]

Let you in on a secret....muscle relaxers. It helps but doesn't solve it at all. See you in sugarloaf

[@knights518]

Great video but nothing about that looks fun

[@flashdrz]

I see your biggest problem, you’re running two different brand grips.

[@operator1876]

HOW is this fun lol

[@mysticc_turtle8274]

How is this NOT fun??

[@Cam___]

People that never raced just will never understand why we do it man

[@RiseWithin1]

It’s not for everyone. It’s the challenge that drives us. It’s fun for certain people who like to overcome adversity.

[@whitetrashgarage8110]

The fact that it sucks and is hard to do is what is fun. It's the challenge and overcoming the hard stuff. Not a sport for those without grunt and drive.

[@JPKJ11]

lol thats from drive to survive, the hungry wolf runs faster

[@matthewtoes6433]

Go to the gym work the muscles 💪 in your legs but every thing is better, stronger with a good core sure you could do a few sit ups pull ups at home same with some dumbbells work the arms shoulders but cramps are caused by dehydration a extra camel back ready for fuel stop No shame in pulling out but you gonna finish that 3 day Enduro coming up💀🤔 No shame

[@markthomas2578]

first gear pushing a bike is not racing

[@TheDirtyBirchTrails]

I understand the Hard Enduro thing, but I never understood race organizers planning only 1 route for everyone around the obstacles. They make sure 95 percent of riders don't finish. Stupidest thing I ever saw !!

[@Unknown-sz8kg]

29:06 what kind of feminist advertisement is that? Only aimed towards "women" and they have a prize of a $35,000 purse?

[@John-tx1wk]

What? Are you being serious?

[@WillBilly.]

bro your tweaking

[@oakesiii3412]

These events look worse than aids getting stuck in bottle necks all the time an spending 90% of your time pushing the bike surely that can't be fun ?