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NO ONE RIDES THIS SLICKROCK TRAIL, BUT THEY SHOULD!
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Күн бұрынIf you've been to Moab, you've probably ridden the iconic Slickrock Trail. Turns out there's another legal, marked trail out on Slickrock that's even better but NO ONE RIDES IT!
A few days ago, while riding his dirt bike, Macky found a side trail on Moab's Slickrock and decided to come back and explore it properly. Turns out it's one of the Slickrock "alternate routes" that is marked on the map, but extremely difficult to find.
Join Macky as he explores the route and explains how to spot the intersections so the next time you go to Moab you can go ride it too!
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@tlh001 3 жыл бұрын
I've ridden the main trail many times, but next time I want to ride the small dots. Great video - very inspiring!
@theheftyhucker6207 6 жыл бұрын
Great Video. My goal is to go from beginner to Moab ready! Cardio and weight loss first! Thanks for keeping me entertained along the way!
@sydandmacky 6 жыл бұрын
Yeah! You got this!!
@CookieMonster-nt8hh 6 жыл бұрын
im trying the same!
@Darkhalfcustoms 6 жыл бұрын
I did the same thing. I have lost 107 lbs. The first thing I will tell you is exercise does not make you thinner. The only way to lose weight is to eat less calories than you burn in a day. Download the Under Armor My Fitness Pal App. Fill out the stuff it asks and set your weight loss goal at 10 to 15 lbs. then log everything and only eat the number of calories it tells you. When you reach your goal set a new one until you reach the weight you want to be. I was 320 lbs. when I started I'm 215 lbs. now. You have to be very diligent with logging and be honest with your self. Good luck hope you attain everything your going for.
@CookieMonster-nt8hh 6 жыл бұрын
training at least stops you from getting more weight
@theheftyhucker6207 6 жыл бұрын
Cookie Monster follow me on Instagram @theheftyhuker No c in it. I appreciate your comments ! My journey back to fitness after an injury is being documented and mtb is how I’m choosing to get fit and shred the gnar!
@sarahwillett1130 6 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Everyone has to ride Slickrock once because it is unique and the views are stunning. Once was enough for me, I just didn't think it was that fun, but now I want to check these alt routes out!
@tomhanson3591 6 жыл бұрын
Oh that looks like a fun option. Good job...
@sydandmacky 6 жыл бұрын
🤘
@powdertramps 6 жыл бұрын
Hope Syd keeps her head up. It's tough not being able to ride (especially in a place like Moab) but it's inspiring to see you step away from the bike and listen to your body so you're not stuck being unable to ride for a lobg rehab. Hope things get sorted out in Boulder and you're back to spinning your legs sooner than later.
@sydandmacky 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@evergreenpark6972 6 жыл бұрын
Your riding skills, and conditioning are so inspiring! I enjoyed watching this so much. It makes me want to go conquer some obstacles on my home trail. Thanks for taking the road less traveled.
@sydandmacky 6 жыл бұрын
Right on! #bemoreawesome
@MTBMOM 6 жыл бұрын
Take care Syd your doing the right thing for yourself. It must be such a bummer not to ride, but like you said its better to care for your body now and recover than to push the limit. Best wishes to you both take care. 👍🚴🚵
@sydandmacky 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@GossieMTB 3 жыл бұрын
16:00 did part of that. had no idea where it went. lol
@JW23551 6 жыл бұрын
So cool! I wish I would have known about this when I was there last weekend. Next time! Thanks for sharing.
@sydandmacky 6 жыл бұрын
It's super fun!
@seanlynchcycling8044 6 жыл бұрын
I feel like it's the fact that you (Macky) have done the main trail so many times that you find the alternate one more interesting. Get well soon Syd!
@sydandmacky 6 жыл бұрын
Could be...
@nathan42694 6 жыл бұрын
I like these kinds of videos. They have a back country experience feel. And they are awsome to watch as my AM bike is getting a new crankset lol
@sydandmacky 6 жыл бұрын
🤘
@gary6190 6 жыл бұрын
Grate very thanks. I road all the alternate routes yesterday. Totally worth the effort.
@sydandmacky 6 жыл бұрын
Right on! So cool out there!
@danileach7303 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome!!! Love the vid quality and POV. That STOP point with the cliff was freaky. I was like “macky is too close!!” You were freaking me out... man. Lol
@sydandmacky 6 жыл бұрын
It was pretty crazy up there!
@effie2206 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great video that came at a great timing, I rode the Slickrock twenty years ago and going back next month, those alternate routs look cool.
@sydandmacky 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Let us know what you think. I loved it!
@MTBTrailMagic 6 жыл бұрын
I love finding trails I've never been on that are near familiar ones. Makes me feel excited and bemused at the same time.
@sydandmacky 6 жыл бұрын
Totally!
@biketothetop 6 жыл бұрын
I once rode my moto on the alternate trail at 16:50 It was very cool back there and I had a great sense of freedom. I couldn't understand why no one was riding it also. It was nice to explore around even where there were no dots and pick my own lines. I think that when visiting there from far away, people on their mtb have no interest in burning extra calories on the alternate stuff because they are happy enough to finish the main routes.
@sydandmacky 6 жыл бұрын
That's a good point!
@CarlCrazy19 5 жыл бұрын
It’s called Above Abyss - Abyss canyon is to the right
@MTBMOM 6 жыл бұрын
Ooo Secret Squirrel trail!🚵🚴🐹
@sydandmacky 6 жыл бұрын
😁
@ClintGriffin1 6 жыл бұрын
It is always fun to explore new trails. Too bad Syd had to miss out. Hopefully she gets her knee sorted out soon.
@sydandmacky 6 жыл бұрын
Crossing our fingers!
@taffycymroukmtb9073 6 жыл бұрын
Grate trail New Trail for you and SYD when her knee get better MACKY get well soon SYD ;0) thumbs Up from Wales UK
@sydandmacky 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@TonyMannyGallo 6 жыл бұрын
@17:45 That bridge looks so freaking cool!!!
@sydandmacky 6 жыл бұрын
Doesn't it?!
@tmerrick24 6 жыл бұрын
Great vid! I'm watching this thinking about how bummed you must be about your wrist right now. Stay positive!
@sydandmacky 6 жыл бұрын
😭😭
@chumpmtb2554 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome stuff! I ride Sedona all of the time, but I want to get up to Moab someday. It's so similar, yet so different. Those vast rolling slickrock areas are just amazing!
@sydandmacky 6 жыл бұрын
Yup, that's a good summary. Similar, but different!
@TrailBikeBebop 6 жыл бұрын
Very cool seeing other options to ride. good one!
@sydandmacky 6 жыл бұрын
🤘
@stevekirschner5284 6 жыл бұрын
From the description in the last video, I thought you guys were going to ride Dave's Trail! This looks great, and I'll have to get on it next time.
@sydandmacky 6 жыл бұрын
It's a rad one!
@braullotolentino27 6 жыл бұрын
Well done Macky!
@sydandmacky 6 жыл бұрын
🤘
@useport80 6 жыл бұрын
doesnt matter, brand new trail... to you!
@sydandmacky 6 жыл бұрын
Exactly!
@propwash66 6 жыл бұрын
If your still in Denver area, check out buffalo creek, About 50 miles southwest of Denver down u.s.285
@gordonnichols8096 6 жыл бұрын
OMG... i thought you were using the gimble but it was just the Rylo chest mounted!!!! Footage looks amazing!
@sydandmacky 6 жыл бұрын
Isn't it amazing!
@RickyDownhillRDH 6 жыл бұрын
12:02 - STOP THAT!! Made me dizzy! Cool, I'm going to find this on my next Moab trip.
@sydandmacky 6 жыл бұрын
It was pretty high!!
@tbonemalone8018 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the Macky Pro tip
@sydandmacky 6 жыл бұрын
😁
@GossieMTB 3 жыл бұрын
17:16 omg!
@CookieMonster-nt8hh 6 жыл бұрын
yeh, you want to stop there... I absolutely HATE hight and was losing my calm seeing you on the edge. the trail is defiantly more awesome. well done keep it going!
@sydandmacky 6 жыл бұрын
It was pretty high up for sure!
@KevinCrownVic 6 жыл бұрын
Mountain View cave is good spot, and on map.Ya found upper shrimp rock good job. Lots of alternate route you missed though.
@sydandmacky 6 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I didn't plan to do all of them, just wanted to make a big loop that hit as many as I could without being out all day 😁
@lostman65 6 жыл бұрын
aw man, get better syd!! that's really cool that you guys can just pick up an head out to boulder. note: there are some really awesome trails up here in fort collins.
@sydandmacky 6 жыл бұрын
Definitely hoping to check out some of those trails.
@chipandpete 6 жыл бұрын
Ok... Now what in carnations is that thing in the background at 22:54??? A boat upside down on something with siding on it🤔! Wow, peeps are creative. I wonder about it. Obviously, a homemade trailer, using the boat as a roof; but dang, I want a tour of that thing!😂
@sydandmacky 6 жыл бұрын
Hadn't even noticed that! So weird! Well spotted!
@jmoutdoors2801 6 жыл бұрын
I'm in the same boat as you with the hair I don't have any LOL!
@sydandmacky 6 жыл бұрын
😁
@Leo_Inclan 6 жыл бұрын
Amazing trail, great riding, lovely views, and so on... the hairbrush story was the best part of this one, bro. It was really moving lol
@sydandmacky 6 жыл бұрын
I know. That poor person 😁
@joseponceramos8244 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome trail MACKY!... but, echo de menos a SYD!! ;)
@KevinCrownVic 6 жыл бұрын
The only thing that matters is you had a fun adventure. But next time in moab some of us locals know every square inch here and would enjoy showing kewl peeps like you guys tons more kewl riding routes . I kind of unofficial guide here, not in it for the money, that lives to ride .
@sydandmacky 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome!! Thanks!
@toddburdette 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome Vid.
@MTBMOM 6 жыл бұрын
How could someone thumbs down this?! Seriously...😑
@sydandmacky 6 жыл бұрын
To each their own! We're just stoked on all the awesome people who are thumbs-upping it 🤘
@thatguythatdoesstuff7448 6 жыл бұрын
People will thumbs down a proud dad's video of his 5 year old performing in Karate class. They're sad people and I feel sorry for them.
@trinityemergencytraumacent9317 5 жыл бұрын
Fire & Rescue guys mad that Mack found their secret society trail 😂
@davidstepro7486 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the response - big fan of your videos - I may have to hook you up on patreon
@sydandmacky 6 жыл бұрын
We'd love to have you!
@justinw1384 10 ай бұрын
Going thru old videos so sorry for the comment on this oldy (but goodie). It looks like this is the trail Above Abyss that's on trailforks. Is that the case? I'm going to have to try it next time I'm in moab.
@sydandmacky 10 ай бұрын
I believe so. It's pretty cool.
@serpent7677 6 жыл бұрын
Hey! Mack Thanks for showing us this Dynamite Trail..You're an Awesome Rider Man...Ssssshhhh Way better than BKXC hehe..just kidding Brian
@sydandmacky 6 жыл бұрын
Well, I might have been doing it a bit longer... He's been killing it though!
@serpent7677 6 жыл бұрын
Yes, I agree he's killing it... Okay Mack, Your time with Syd will come..Everybodys Pace are different..Always Roll with Love and kindness with people around you day in day out, One day the Universe will give you more than you ever have...Mark my word Mack..Peace
@robnestor3371 4 жыл бұрын
Above abyss was the first alternative route that he took, but what are the other ones
@KevinCrownVic 6 жыл бұрын
It is alternate route, it is on bike maps. This info from local Moab peep.
@sydandmacky 6 жыл бұрын
Yup, figured that out. It's a fun trail, but hard to find!
@offroadrepairman 6 жыл бұрын
How long are you going to be in Boulder? Would be cool to ride with you if time allows for it. Good luck Syd with your knee
@sydandmacky 6 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately we've already headed south. Our KZfaq/Instagram run a couple weeks behind... we keep our Patreon more up to date!
@Darkhalfcustoms 6 жыл бұрын
Your right MACKY That trail does look more interesting than the main trail. But I have not ridden any of them as I am stuck in Kansas. But we do have some trails. By the way Our campsites on the federal corp of engineers camp grounds only cost $16 dollars a night and normally have a concrete pad and electricity with near by showers and bathrooms. Just saying.
@sydandmacky 6 жыл бұрын
NICE!
@allydidier791 6 жыл бұрын
Hey Macky! I think I noticed a Slickrock beginners course that was pretty close to the start. Maybe that’s what you rode?
@sydandmacky 6 жыл бұрын
Nope. I know the practice loop well (having ridden it a number of times). This was something totally different (and much longer)!
@jackadler5941 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid. Hair Brush? Haven’t used one in decades. Ques for you, I had a bit of a scare a few days ago. I rode in 90F high humidity weather and had a touch of heat exhaustion even though I drank plenty of water during the ride. A ride I’ve done plenty of times without issue. Just ordered some Lemon-Lime Skratch to help. What do you do/use in that type of weather?
@sydandmacky 6 жыл бұрын
We do the Skratch active hydration for riding and the everyday hydration for general use when we're thirsty and feeling dehydrated.
@ElevationStation1988 6 жыл бұрын
Yeah dude!
@polishguywithhardtospellna8227 6 жыл бұрын
Those white, round dots weren't markers. This was sealant coming of a punctured tyre ;-p
@sydandmacky 6 жыл бұрын
😁
@bbsniper9052 6 жыл бұрын
Great video as always . Can you actually do the trick like your logo . That be great . Peace
@sydandmacky 6 жыл бұрын
Yup. It's from this video (which is a couple years old now): m.kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aLl7ipd0sL3TmGw.html
@lasagna3084 6 жыл бұрын
I gave up on hair products for the 5 hairs I have left. 😂
@thatguythatdoesstuff7448 6 жыл бұрын
Ranger girl FOR SURE thought you were going to ask her out. You sexy beast.
@sydandmacky 6 жыл бұрын
😁
@JWVisuals 6 жыл бұрын
Yeaahhh boiii
@mikieson 6 жыл бұрын
just wondering guys..it seems like you only stay in Moab..do you live there and only compete mostly there?
@sydandmacky 6 жыл бұрын
Nope. We were only in Moab for a week this year...
@davidstepro7486 6 жыл бұрын
I have a question. I just watched a video of the True Grit Epic 100 miler mountain bike race and no one wears knee pads even though it's a very technical course. If one wears knee pads then why not also wear elbow pads? Just asking
@sydandmacky 6 жыл бұрын
I think they weren't wearing them because even though technical, the way you win the True Grit is by pedaling the hardest, so you don't want anything that might inhibit your pedaling (like knee pads). I don't wear elbow pads because I find that they give me arm pump, even the really good, comfy ones. And i don't ride as fast or as well if my arms get pumped...
@michaeljohn5584 6 жыл бұрын
Hey, so did you do this counterclockwise from the beginning?
@sydandmacky 6 жыл бұрын
Yup. You end up popping onto and off the main trail and 4x4 track, but basically a big loop.
@louwvdmerwe5980 6 жыл бұрын
Do you ride with clips of flats ?
@sydandmacky 6 жыл бұрын
Clips except on the dirt jump bike.
@mannyfnsc29 6 жыл бұрын
Sweet..Was this recorded on the Rylo?
@sydandmacky 6 жыл бұрын
Yup!
@tylerhasabike5043 6 жыл бұрын
I’m sure you have covered this but I don’t recall. I’m looking for a post ride shower solution for my truck camper. What do you guys do after a ride and before crawling into bed? Streams and rivers work but not always available. Summer shower bag? Thanks!
@sydandmacky 6 жыл бұрын
We use the Road Shower. It's awesome! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rsecZ6R_v9Xeqn0.html
@RickyScoles 6 жыл бұрын
👍👍
@Montblanc1986 6 жыл бұрын
What cassette and front ring do you run
@sydandmacky 6 жыл бұрын
34 ring with the Shimano 11-46t cassette
@Montblanc1986 6 жыл бұрын
SYD and MACKY I run XTR Di2 2x11 26&36 x 11-40 I’ve thought about 1x but Syncro shift is pretty good
@sydandmacky 6 жыл бұрын
Yup, I've run that as well. Super solid and the Syncro shift IS really good. The only time I had issues was on really rough stuff when I dropped my chain a couple times despite running a 2x guide. But that was REALLY rough and REALLY fast so for most stuff, it works great!
@icemann1977 6 жыл бұрын
what happened to syd?
@sydandmacky 6 жыл бұрын
??
@icemann1977 6 жыл бұрын
its her knee just watch the vid :-(
@GoatRidesBikes 6 жыл бұрын
Grippy like sand paper. Do you know why Slickrock is called Slickrock when it is NOT slick at all? I love finding new routes in areas that have become "boring"!
@sydandmacky 6 жыл бұрын
The cowboys!
@GeekAndSon 4 жыл бұрын
Did it today. Not for beginners! Geek wife did a great job. Check out my Geek and Son channel for footage.
@CrazyLibs 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info regarding the trail, but you said the trail is marked on the map. Couldn't you have stated the name of the alternate trail, instead of taking so much time to explain what the map says. Sorry to seem like a pessimist, although I'm trying to get the point across that content isn't that great, would have enjoyed more riding or informative videos that people like bkxc and skills with phil post. more riding, more how to videos, and informative videos! thanks for the entertainment
@sydandmacky 6 жыл бұрын
It's called "alternate Slickrock trail" 🤦 also, we didn't create a KZfaq channel to rip off BKXC and Phil. We're doing our own thing which means there won't be many (if any) "how to" videos in this space.
@sydandmacky 6 жыл бұрын
Check out this ride on Macky's Strava and get the GPS track -- www.strava.com/activities/1560715818
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