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...Maybe Slickrock Is A Harder Mountain Bike Trail Than I Thought? | Part 1
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Күн бұрынSlickrock in Moab is one of the most famous mountain bike trails in the world, up there with A-Line in Whistler and Rude Rock in NZ...maybe even more famous actually. As I said before the weather in Squamish had taken a turn for the worse, it was November after all, and with things at work chilling out a bit and some left over holiday to take - it was time to truck on down to Moab.
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@Speedy-sy9lf 3 жыл бұрын
I broke my jaw there today on the practice loop in the big drip
@topofthemountainaction 3 жыл бұрын
Did you take hummer tour after that?
@thecakeisalie7070 6 жыл бұрын
I like that you capture the line scouting bit. A lot of riders say one should scout lines if it's your first time, yet they never show the scouting and commenting part of their rides. Kudos!
@PaulThePunter 6 жыл бұрын
I was on a pretty relaxed schedule so there was no one's day to ruin with about faffing around haha. I way prefer to stop and session parts as it makes the ride a bit more relaxed but some do like to charge on through. Thanks for the kudos!
@donshilo2024 2 жыл бұрын
I just did this yesterday i got lost from the training loop and accidentally took the big trail on a hard tail bike no globes no boots and no water i honestly thought I wasn't gonna make it i got fever and still on a lot of pain since this is not my sport and first time doing this.
@jimmypetersoniv2123 2 жыл бұрын
Is it technically demanding or just physically demanding?
@andrewrivera4029 6 жыл бұрын
It was the same as the main loop, sticky uphills and flying down! Fun!
@JamesLDurham 4 жыл бұрын
I road out from town and did the practice loop twice in August and went through a backpack of water and a bottle of gator aid. It was the afternoon and the heat was intense, there was only one other rider and he only did it once. I wanted to do the whole loop, but with the water mostly gone and having to ride back to town I thought better. Early morning is the best bet, and drive out there, the hill to the top from town is long and steep. I want to return to Moab and do all the trails. Great place!
@Rocketpax 4 жыл бұрын
I know this vid is pretty old now, but anyway. I rode Slickrock around 1997 when I was 15 or so on a Specialized Rockhopper(no suspension, rim brakes). As young whippersnapper it was the hardest trail I had ever rode and I completed all but a small handful of climbs, but any other arm, ass, or leg pain either didn't exist or I have has a sufficient amount of time to forget. Fast forward to 5 years ago I rode it as an adult and it was physically the hardest trail I had ever done again. Full suspension 29er, a life time of experience riding chunk, I had to walk so many of the steeper climbs it was crazy. Broke my chain like 3 times, It was rough. It is a very famous, epic, and unique trail but I would rather be on Whole Enchilada.
@snowthugs 4 жыл бұрын
Bro you freaking crush the downhill sections. I can only assume that is your forte! The climbing, yeah man you got to be in the low gear before you hit any ups in moab. Anyway amazing ride and damn, crushed the drops!
@bk83082 4 жыл бұрын
Raise your hand if you've ridden this trail on a rigid cromoly 26er with toe clips and cantilever brakes✋🙂
@Liam-kj5te 6 жыл бұрын
It does a number on you hub, but you third gear should be golden for the punch climbs out on the slickrock. Try running flats and getting off you seat on the climbs if you are still out in the area.
@andrewrivera4029 6 жыл бұрын
Ok Paul I subscribed. We did the practice loop plus the main loop, it took 4 hrs! I was smoked! Loved it! Yes it really is a hard ride but beautiful and scenic!
@PaulThePunter 6 жыл бұрын
Andrew Rivera thanks Andrew, awesome to have you on board. How was the practice loop? Couldn’t really figure out if it was worth doing! It’s a tough one for sure.
@RaYnE0808 6 жыл бұрын
Paul really like your stuff. Awesome to see you gave some good effort on those tough climbs. I think you can be the next big MTB you tuber! Would like to see a bike check from you!
@PaulThePunter 6 жыл бұрын
Ryan Lafountaine wow thanks Ryan! I'll keep he bike check for another day. I gotta get here with my shorter travel bike and get them dialed.
@jsdennis90 6 жыл бұрын
Keep doing what you’re doing and you’ll be getting loads of viewers soon.
@PaulThePunter 6 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks a bunch! Appreciate your support.
@KryptosGems 4 жыл бұрын
I think you were right! :D
@tobiasvibknielsen3115 6 жыл бұрын
Great video, man! Keep up the good work! Cheers!
@PaulThePunter 6 жыл бұрын
Tobias Nielsen thanks Tobias!
@nedt 6 жыл бұрын
Great video, nice job on the climbs!
@PaulThePunter 6 жыл бұрын
maxim0200 thanks! Would have for sure been easier with a less slack machine...
@boneheadmck 6 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul. Great video. New subscriber who normally rides in the UK but have been to Moab twice. Your video really captures what it’s like to take on the challenge of Slickrock.
@PaulThePunter 6 жыл бұрын
Frank McKirgan hey! Thanks for coming on board. It’s a crazy trail eh? I want to go back and get everything dialled. Hope to hear from you again!
@boneheadmck 6 жыл бұрын
Paul The Punter I’ve been Snowboarding at Whistler for 20 years but will try riding there this summer for the first time. Been looking at some of your and Loam Ranger’s Whistler videos.
@jasonsenior5601 5 жыл бұрын
You sound exactly like I did when I rode this trail. It's just so unforgiving.
@PaulThePunter 5 жыл бұрын
Haha yup - I went back to it this year, that video is coming out next week!
@maxrodgers5913 6 жыл бұрын
Great video! Will you ever be coming back to the UK?
@ollivaander9605 6 жыл бұрын
yea he should
@PaulThePunter 6 жыл бұрын
Hey Max, maybe! Wouldn't mind heading back for some laps in the Surrey Hills (where I used to ride). Work is a bit tricky this year so we shall see. I should be heading to NZ though in March so that will be awesome.
@benorr3672 6 жыл бұрын
Paul The Punter whereabouts are you going in nz?
@PaulThePunter 6 жыл бұрын
Hopefully working for a week in Queenstown then heading up to Crankworx. I actually did a summer working in the bikepark there so I'm pretty familiar with Queenstown, looking forward to seeing some friendly faces.
@benorr3672 6 жыл бұрын
Paul The Punter thats sounds like great fun - Queenstown is always good. If you happen to come past Palmerston North (2hrs north of Wellington) on your way up to Crankworx I would be more than keen to show you around some of the local trails at Arapuke (Facebook: Arapuke Trails) or some of the Wellington trails. The 50to01 guys checked them out last year. Great videos btw- keep them coming🤘
@Antweak83 6 жыл бұрын
Second!! Great vid brutha cheers!
@PaulThePunter 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Trail Weaks!
@GoatRidesBikes 6 жыл бұрын
Toughest 12 miles on a bike. You have to trust the rubber on the sandstone. It is nuts.
@PaulThePunter 6 жыл бұрын
Goat Rides Bikes what I would have given for a short travel 29er...I’m going to go back!
@GoatRidesBikes 6 жыл бұрын
My first ride on Slickrock was in 1999 on a Voodoo Hoodoo Chro-Mo Steel 26" hard tail with maybe 2" of travel up front and V Brakes. Still...had a blast! I'm pretty sure it was all uphill the whole way back in those days...
@PaulThePunter 6 жыл бұрын
Sounds about right. That sounds like a brutal ride, I hope the brakes were alloy at least!
@ollivaander9605 6 жыл бұрын
sick video
@PaulThePunter 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot!
@applejooice 6 жыл бұрын
I want a mountain bike to go to cool places
@ahazard6433 6 жыл бұрын
Thumbnail looks like you're biking on a steak
@kroman4 6 жыл бұрын
Great video! I'm new to your channel and just curious, what do you do for work back home?
@PaulThePunter 6 жыл бұрын
Hey Kyle! I actually work behind the scenes at Pinkbike. This channel is merely for my own amusement :).
@tristanfriesen2411 6 жыл бұрын
Almost got 2k subs
@PaulThePunter 6 жыл бұрын
Mtn Biker it's crazy - let's keep it rolling!
@kayakutah 6 жыл бұрын
Sadly, these videos never really show how steep these climbs are....especially at time 8:25!
@PaulThePunter 6 жыл бұрын
Hopefully my screams help!
@michaelstewart9308 6 жыл бұрын
Yo just watched some videos and subscribed, awesome content I think you might be giving jordan boostmaster some competition, similar style and great content keep it up
@PaulThePunter 6 жыл бұрын
Hey Michael thanks for the comment. Jordan is OG! That's a great compliment, I reckon we are a bit different though. He's all about sending it big!
@aidenhyndman4554 6 жыл бұрын
First
@PaulThePunter 6 жыл бұрын
Early Bird
@georgedowdeswell6988 6 жыл бұрын
sick video
@PaulThePunter 6 жыл бұрын
GSD cheers!
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