The Lemmon Drop is a Tucson mountain bike epic! Green Mt to La Milagrosa

The Lemmon Drop is a Tucson mountain bike epic! Green Mt to La Milagrosa - Just Ride Ep. 19

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The Lemmon Drop was amazing and 100% legit! We shuttled using Home Grown, and hit Green Mountain, Bug Springs, Molino Basin and Bellota on the AZT, and finished with La Milagrosa.
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The Lemmon Drop starts on Mt Lemmon and takes the AZT (Arizona Trail) through the Coronado National Forest and ends on the outskirts of Tucson. Because of snow we were unable to do the first three sections (Aspen Draw, Sunset and Incinerator Ridge) so our shuttle guide Art from Home Grown suggested we start from Green Mountain.
I’m not sure why there are so many negative comments about Green Mountain because I absolutely loved this trail. Bug Springs was also amazing, but the two hike-a-bike sections are big. Thankfully they are at the start and the rest of the trail is mind blowing. Molino Basin was good, and Bellota was exhausting.
By the time you get to La Milagrosa you are pretty exhausted, but refocus yourself because the infamous “Waterfall” comes right at the start and it is very challenging. Once you complete that, the trail undulates for a while before it finally starts descending to the bottom.
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Table of Contents
0:00 Intro
0:50 Green Mountain
2:55 Bug Springs
6:36 Molino Basin
7:36 Bellota
8:38 La Milagrosa
12:22 Conclusion
13:34 Bloopers
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@TheRideAbides 2 жыл бұрын

Super stoked to see this one!!! What a fun (and exhausting) day!! Hard to show how EPIC that ride is but you did a great job! Maybe the best bloopers ever?! Hilarious collection of grunts, oofs and aahhs!

@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dan. As you know I was worried about doing this one justice, so I'm glad you thought it was good. Editing this one together made me really wanna get back there. Thanks again for making it all happen!

@coffeepoweredcyclist 2 жыл бұрын

Nice riding! The snow, the views, the rocks, my what an experience! The walker Texas ranger blooper made me spit some coffee out, hahaha

@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын

lol thanks Gary. I think we just totally dated ourselves. #gettingold

@OpenDoorYogaSLC 2 жыл бұрын

Your blooper section is always the best! Your joy is so apparent!

@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michelle. It was an amazing day for sure!

@KirstenQuickFit 2 жыл бұрын

The Lemmon drop...yikes! That snow and icy patches..dangerous by a ridge! Gorgeous view- but I would think you'd have to keep your eyes on the trail! Haha! You sound so happy!! Cool ride Sage! Bug Springs- you're going fast! Can't believe you guys went down that waterfall!! YIKES!! Lots of YIKES in this one! Bloopers!! The best! Lots of oos and ahs!! Haha!!

@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын

Lol thanks Kirsten. I always love reading your comments.

@chrisgarland9381 Жыл бұрын

Waterfall was sick! Both of you did an awesome job on it!

@TrailSage Жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris. The video doesn't do it justice. That was insanely tough, especially coming so late in the ride when we were exhausted, lol.

@hungrymtngoat 2 жыл бұрын

I love this trail..hope to be back this winter.

@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын

I can't wait to go back myself. Would love to get the whole thing next time... fingers crossed the snow is melted.

@ckMTB 2 жыл бұрын

What a fantastic adventure Sage. I am flashed by this great landscape and the incredibly cool trails. You rode great and did the most difficult sections without any problems, really a fantastic performance mate. A little crash didn't stop you and I enjoyed every second of the awesome video. Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work. Ride on and have a nice weekend🤙

@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Christoph. Dan and I had an absolute blast and can't wait to go back for more. I will try not to crash the next time ;)

@TimODell7 2 жыл бұрын

Great job to the both of ya. Great work on the video. All the cacti made me nervous, almost as much as those ridges. What an adventure.

@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim. I def wished I had brought a extra pair of underwear in a few spots, lol. I'm already dreaming about the next time.

@owtbakowtlaa Жыл бұрын

That set of trails are no joke. I have taken many falls and thankfully been able to ride away. Great job guys... 🤙

@TrailSage Жыл бұрын

Thanks man. I hear there are some other ones farther out that are pretty tough as well. I may have to check them out the next time we are in AZ

@JillBairdYogaFit 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Thanks for taking us along for the ride! Amazing video as always 😊

@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jill, you are much too kind.

@UltraTrailSteven 2 жыл бұрын

Dude! Epic and beautiful! What a ride! You are a tech monster

@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steven, it was a trip/ride of a lifetime.

@KenKTheOldBallCoach 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video, Sage...👊🏼💥

@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ken!!! Hope we can hook up again at some point. My best to you and your family.

@perwahlen7290 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice Sage! Love the excitement. 😂Beautifully made!

@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын

Thx Per. Miss you man, hope you and the family are well.

@markg99 2 жыл бұрын

That was awesome. I can tell you enjoyed it. Your enthusiasm shone through. It's good to make plenty of noise if there could be hikers on the trails ahead 👍🏻

@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын

I think hikers in the next township heard us coming, lol. Thanks for watching Mark, it means a lot.

@topviptv5543 2 жыл бұрын

hi friend. Great riding and vid! I always enjoy those sections on trails that make you feel like you’re at a downhill park. thanks

@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын

It's the best feeling... until you have to climb again, lol. Thank you for watching.

@GillFisherRunningMySpace 2 жыл бұрын

Wow Sage the views are amazing!! Fast, fast, fast on the ridges. I was holding on with you!! Looks like a great place and definitely looked like you had a blast!

@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын

It was so amazing Gill. Already looking forward to going back. Thanks for watching!

@DevRunner 2 жыл бұрын

Great adventure Sage! I wouldn't have expected that snow and ice! Amazing riding and wonderfully produced images and commentary! Keep it coming my friend! Keep pushing!

@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын

We were so surprised by the terrain and temp change to, certainly added another level of difficulty to the ride for sure. Thanks Paul.

@TamMal1 2 жыл бұрын

Nice riding fellas!! What a fun adventure!!! Looking forward to linking up a ride with yaw again.

@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve, it really was! Hit us up anytime

@MihaiGoRunning 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome route Sage! Epic MTB ride indeed! Congrats!

@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mihai

@FoCoFlowShow 2 жыл бұрын

Mannnn I’d be looking forward to this one - I explored Mt Lemmon on foot - car when I was there for spring training when I played minor league ball - still want to go back with the bike 🤘🤘🤘

@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын

This ride was no joke, even with the shuttle, but it had everything you love Forrest. Def get this on your destination list.

@RunSensible 2 жыл бұрын

This is cool. I only ever saw Mount Lemmon on the paved Road from a Lionel Sanders video. Great view and super tricky and technical course. 💪26mi on that trail is awesome.

@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Neil, truly epic stuff out there. We can’t waif to go back!

@TheDeterminedRunner 2 жыл бұрын

Some great flowing speed on those trails, the snow section looked a bit of a drop! Awesome ride Sage, I remember spotting this one on your Strava, so pleased to see the video 😀

@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I am running a bit behind on these videos, but each ride had over 150 video clips totaling 4 hrs of footage so it takes me a while to sort and produce them, lol. Thanks for watching Martin.

@DirtCityMTB 2 жыл бұрын

Great riding and vid! I always enjoy those sections on trails that make you feel like you’re at a downhill park. I’m sure I would land in a 🌵 too if I was there lol.

@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын

Right?! I think I was just exhausted and took my eye off the prize for a hot sec. Thanks for watching brotha!

@foodruraltv Жыл бұрын

Nice video my friend. Always nice to watch! like

@TrailSage Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@JeremyTri 2 жыл бұрын

Wow that waterfall drop looked intense!! You handled it like a champ 🙌🏽 Nice to see all the giant cacti towards the end - I was in AZ back in January visiting Sedona - we hiked next to a bunch of cacti but I'd be nervous biking at those speeds next to them, lol! 🌵

@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын

The terrain change for the top of Green Mountain with snow, to the desert in La Milagrosa was crazy. Thanks for watching Jeremy, I always love hearing from you.

@JeremyTri 2 жыл бұрын

@@TrailSage much love brotha! 🙌🏽🙌🏽

@fabriquetoncorps4810 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome 👏 greetings from France 🇫🇷

@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Fabrique

@mtbville 2 жыл бұрын

So good looking trail buddy 🤩👌 Great stuff 🤘🔥

@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын

Thx Ville

@Shevock 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful trails!

@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын

OMG I couldn't stop smiling Dan. Thanks for watching

@Shevock 2 жыл бұрын

@@TrailSage We hiked up Mt. Lemmon perhaps a decade ago when I had a conference in Tucson (when I did my Ph.D.). It is truly a special place.

@MTB-Portugal 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video Sage! Quite intimidating the snowy trails near the ridge, but at the same time, really amazing. Congrats for this great video. Greetings from Portugal. RIDE ON 🤙

@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Andrade. I imagine you have some awesome riding in Portugal too. I appreciate the kind words and feedback.

@MTB-Portugal 2 жыл бұрын

@@TrailSage No need to thank bro. I really enjoyed this video, sincerely! The trails and landscapes are stunning, you rode them well (despite that crash) and you manage to do something that I really appreciate (and that I'm not very good in my own videos): Narrate the video with a proper and coherent story! RIDE ON 🤙

@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын

@@MTB-Portugal Right on Andrade. Keep pushing

@mark1john 2 жыл бұрын

This was a GREAT Video Sage...loved it ... you can really ride my brother ..keep giving advice none of us perfect ,the best of us fall... some of the terrain looked LOOSE... but definitely an awesome trail ..

@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын

Right on Mark, I keep the advice coming as long as you promise not to follow it, lol. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@mark1john 2 жыл бұрын

@@TrailSage 😂😂😂 I'll follow everything but the falls lol 🙋🏾‍♂️🙋🏾‍♂️

@OlgasBritishFells 2 жыл бұрын

Breathtaking video!

@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Olga! We had an amazing time.

@Runnerrwe 2 жыл бұрын

That is awesome trail. It is good you have experience with the snow from up North. I would have turned around. That would spook me.

@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent point Richard. The snow riding I do here on the east coast prepared me well for that experience. Thanks for watching brotha!

@johnnypedals 2 жыл бұрын

WOW Nice riding! You and Danny killed it. Found your channel when you rode my local trails (Ringwood) . Your channel is quickly becoming one of my favorites.

@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks John! Ringwood is such a special place. You are lucky to have an awesome trail system like that as your local spot.

@IVANMTB 2 жыл бұрын

good video!! thanks for sharing! good weekend

@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ivan, you too.

@ROCK-RUN 2 жыл бұрын

Buena ruta amigo. Unos paisajes espectaculares!!! 🔝🔝🤩

@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jorge, it was beautiful.

@TrailTales 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one Sage! I think Bug Springs is where Black Bikes does a lot of his day to day riding... That section does seem a tad familiar to my peepers... Nice job on the vid as usual mate! But I would expect nothing less from you!! :D

@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Phil. I don't know that channel, but if he gets to ride Bug Springs all the time that is one lucky dude.

@CorreteandolaCheve 2 жыл бұрын

awsome ride!:. cheers man!

@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@kensisti2761 Жыл бұрын

This was awesome

@TrailSage Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Ken!

@IntrepidGlobalCitizen 2 жыл бұрын

Great footage! I'm ready to get on the bike!

@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, happy to inspire.

@JeLanadventure 2 жыл бұрын

much great sage,, you looked easy while enjoying, but me is nervous watching.

@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын

Lol thanks JeLan, I definitely had some nervous sections too.

@fabriquetoncorps4810 2 жыл бұрын

Nice content 😀 greetings from France 🇫🇷

@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Fabrique

@kiloyardstare Жыл бұрын

Looks more like hiking trails to me with those stair step climbs.

@TrailSage Жыл бұрын

OMG right?! They were an absolute bare to climb but it's worth it.

@splooshmtb 2 жыл бұрын

Snow on the trail near an exposed cliff? I'd be walking that too!

@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын

lol Right?! Thanks for watching Zane!

@splooshmtb 2 жыл бұрын

@@TrailSage hah your bloopers always get me😂

@movemorenowjames 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, I missed this one somehow… sorry bud. Epic stuff … fast tracks !

@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын

You were on vacation James! I don't know how you keep up with so many folks regardless. I had to start cutting back.

@movemorenowjames 2 жыл бұрын

@@TrailSage vacation is no excuse !

@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын

@@movemorenowjames True professional, lol

@jt218 2 жыл бұрын

Niiiice

@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks JT

@PhillyMTB 2 жыл бұрын

🤘🤘

@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sam

@NomadTerraCrawlers 2 жыл бұрын

LEGIT!!! Nice riding brother. Question, how long have you been riding before you acquired such skill?

@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын

If by skill you mean falling gracefully about 14 years. Thanks for watching Simon.

@NomadTerraCrawlers 2 жыл бұрын

@@TrailSage it does take 10 years or so to master the form :)

@RyanHanley8 Жыл бұрын

When did you ride this? Curious when the snow was present.

@TrailSage Жыл бұрын

Hey Ryan, we were there in March. If you contact the folks at Home Grown they can tell u what is rideable at any given time. Hope that helps

@Jedi-John 2 жыл бұрын

I realize im going to be in the minority here, but I just really dont get all the LOVE that bugs gets. its really NOT that great. I seriously think everyone that loses their minds over this, needs to get out and ride other terrain in other climates. I may be splitting hairs... but Bugs is a tech trail - not downhill. no chairlift, no jumps, etc. I get tired of hearing "tucsons best downhill, blah, blah, blah..." I have never once seen a 'downhill' bike on mt Lemmon. Bugs is a trail. a marginal one at that. not one ounce if disrespect meant - great vid and ride, fun to watch for sure.

@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын

Hey John, I agree for the most part. I actually had more fun on Green Mountain. In addition to the massive hike-a-bike there were a lot of hikers and runners on bugs too which kind of killed the flow. So if Bugs is not your cup of tea what would you recommend in the Tucson area? Dan and I plan on coming back next year (fingers crossed) and we love tech, the harder the better. Also thanks for the feedback.

@Jedi-John 2 жыл бұрын

@@TrailSage that's another Bugs downside - heavily trafficked. Frankly, I've just spent so many years riding desert tech. I'm just jaded... sharp stuff, loose dirt, jagged rocks, etc.. At this point, I prefer faster, flowier terrain of Nor Cal, or the pacific northwest, or So Cal bike parks. (wish we had a better one in AZ...) Youre in the right place if you like tech. Mt Lemmon (Incinerator Ridge, Green Mtn, Bugs, Milli) and Brown Mountain in the Tucson Mtns to the west, and to some extent Upper 50 Year and its connectors (in Catalina State Park) have some cool tech. I've ridden everything on this list except Incinerator, which from what I hear is about as gnarly as it gets. Having said that, my personal favorites probably wont interest you 😜 AZT - any of it from Colossal Cave heading south. 50 Year, Chutes Starr Pass/Tucson Mtns. (some fun stuff, as well as some tech to be found here) Anyway, the video was a good watch, thanks for sharing!

@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын

@@Jedi-John I certainly appreciate your honesty, and thanks again for the feedback. I don't cover many flow trails on my channel, but I hope you stick around.