This Double Black Trail Is Not For The Faint Of Heart!

This Double Black Trail Is Not For The Faint Of Heart! - Portal Trail Moab

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Жыл бұрын

What is the scariest Mountain bike trail? Portal, a double black trail in Moab Utah, is the trail that comes up most often. Portal is only a foot wide and has 200ft drop to your side, and yes, several riders have fallen off. Mountain Bikers from across the world come to test their skills but many don't realize that Portal is the last trail of the Mag 7 Ride. By this point, riders have biked 17 miles across terrain that gets progressively challenging. Many mountain bikers are already already exhausted and bonking by the time they start descending the trail.
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@rexinaffex6737 Жыл бұрын

Phil:This gets chunky Also Phil: riding like 30 mph through it

@b3tablocker Жыл бұрын

That made me laugh.

@BillSkatez Жыл бұрын

@@b3tablocker and I 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@Real28 Жыл бұрын

Dude at one point I was flinching he was going so fast and looked like his bike was touching the ground at most 25% of the time.

@lexbotkin3729 Жыл бұрын

yeah that was super impressive. The mental fortitude to just keep negotiating each section over and over again! I was exhausted just watching the video! 😂

@acuriouseye Жыл бұрын

Phil: freaks out crawling up to the edge; Also Phil: calmly rides along beside the edge 😀 Great video, awesome skills. I'm sure that trail keeps the local rescue teams busy. For myself I'd have to say, "no thanks, I choose life."

@consentofthegoverned5145 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing the brutal reality of the climb!

@SkillsWithPhil Жыл бұрын

That climb is brutal but actually kind of enjoyable? I hate long fire roads climbs so the challenging nature and pleasant scenery made this fun. I will say, if i was with a group of xc riders i wouldn't have enjoyed this as much :P

@MegaBasd 3 ай бұрын

Homie I know you're probably not going to read this, but I want to thank you for this video. This is the kind of thing I used to love to ride. Difficult, climbs, drops, exposure... the whole thing. After going through chemo I've got a bunch of issues that keep me from riding and it's awesome watching these videos imagining I'm on the ride with you. Thank you.

@cmdmd Жыл бұрын

A terrible accident is One good gust blowing towards the ledge. I’ve been on many ridges and mountain tops, be judicious, brother. Fantastic video.

@NOBLWheels Жыл бұрын

The pucker is still real watching this back through your eyes! 😵‍💫 Such a brutal and rewarding way to cap off our crew's trip- can't wait for more!

@Syndreamer Жыл бұрын

Mad props to the guy doing that trail on a hardtail bike! Also you're like a mountain goat going up that incline and still powering over boulders.

@SkillsWithPhil Жыл бұрын

Yeah man, Brian slayed it on that rig. It was great to have him along for the ride.

@igotmystimmy9241 Жыл бұрын

Phil, do not ever go that close to the edge again! goodness man, scaring the heck out of me 😅

@leonbond9275 Жыл бұрын

A truly epic ride! Your bike control and ability to spot a line is a thing of beauty!

@frankthetankricard Жыл бұрын

As someone who might get lost on a taped enduro course I feel like I'd go off this trail every 15 seconds.

@BShelled Жыл бұрын

Hey Phil if you’re thinking about adding more types of content one of my favorite things about this series with NOBL is the small snippets of interviews with the employees and getting to learn a little about the industry side of things. I would legit watch a long form type video podcast where you just interview people from the industry on the climb

@vincedavis5326 Жыл бұрын

First time I have had sweaty palms while watching a KZfaq video.

@koutdoors697 Жыл бұрын

True man😂

@thaone009 Жыл бұрын

Were you're knees weak, arms heavy? Any chance you ate moms spaghetti? 🤣

@Npiroat Жыл бұрын

Then I recommend Free Solo with Alex Honnold to you.

@Sllloydfamily Жыл бұрын

Same but also with my heels

@KarstRats 8 ай бұрын

Watch alex honnold ascends “heaven”

@Bikebackmountain Ай бұрын

"I've been riding bikes my whole life so i wanna, give back" what a genuine comment to make my dude. hope i get lucky enough to see you at a bike park one day in vermont(new england) or bc

@stevehellin7730 Жыл бұрын

Hi Phil im just a 59 year old dude that rode my whole life recovering from a recent hernia surgery and im laying around watching mtb vids cause im going to get back on a bike after 10 years off i found your vid of when you gave your friend your bike what a great thing to do it was so very cool to see Because of this I subscribed and am now watching all your vids i know im late to your channel but want to thank you for all you do Keep up the great work and thnx again steve

@19biddly97 Жыл бұрын

I think SRAM should sponsor that section had me rolling.

@Forshledian Жыл бұрын

I have done this ride, it is not to be underestimated. A truly brutal climb and truly gnarly downhill.

@SkillsWithPhil Жыл бұрын

The climb was oddly fun despite how brutal it was. I'd rather that than a mellow fireroad that never ends! At least here the views were awesome and the moves were kind a good challenge.

@mymorristribe Жыл бұрын

Nice! Yeah that mag7 route is no joke. The climbing section before portal is the most brutal thing I've ever done. Portal was an awesome way to finish the day.

@jakecohen5739 Жыл бұрын

Unreal that you're able to ride that lower section of Portal blind at that speed. This video just shows me how superhuman you are since we got to see all these other bike industry riders walking sections that you just fly up and over!

@mangezable Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the videos you make Phil, this was something special!

@SkillsWithPhil Жыл бұрын

Magnus, thank you for your kind words and you're welcome. This was the video I was most looking forward to from the trip, so I'm glad the response has been so positive. Cheers!

@NicolaosSoldal Жыл бұрын

Okay this is crazy dude. Be careful out there. Good to see the wrist is back in form :)

@SkillsWithPhil Жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's still not back to pre crash form. Even this morning i woke up and it was feeling quite stiff. I think thats just going to be something I deal with from here on out. Its not that restrictive, but I definitely favor my right wrist more than i used to

@MikeR65 Жыл бұрын

@@SkillsWithPhil it’s a slow healing process but you’ll eventually feel normal again.

@arturszunda967 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this beautiful video! I liked it very much 🙂

@divac5410 Жыл бұрын

38min of fun, really appreciate the lossless format. Bravo !

@nondrop Жыл бұрын

That had my stomach in my mouth, seeing how close you rode to the edge ! One of best videos I've seen of late dude

@californiapoontappa Жыл бұрын

The enjoyments riding bikes brings you really shows thru the video and your riding style. You pick fun lines and it's obvious you are having a blast. Salute to you Sir, not many people are blessed to have a career doing something they love so much. Your worst day at work is probably so much better than most people best day hahs

@incredible5587 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the greats vids, this one particular is a place we planning on going to in the spring.

@SkillsWithPhil Жыл бұрын

This ride was honestly my favorite ride of the bunch. Portal was cool, but I really enjoyed goldbar and everything leading up to it.

@briansmith4368 Жыл бұрын

can't believe I just found your channel. amazing skills!

@brikcamp Жыл бұрын

Haven’t been out there in many years. That brought back a lot of memories. I remember wanting to kiss the ground at the end of portal. There were people crying on it. The issue is there’s no way out except that trail 😅. Need to get back before I get too old. Nice video!

@larrysupersport Жыл бұрын

That is some amazing technical riding Phil, WOW!

@joecanuck3751 Жыл бұрын

That was nuts. Watching you ride that trail tested my limits.

@lordnormington Жыл бұрын

Solid climbing Phil... technical meets cardio mastery! Descending, of course, spot on as ever.

@dudeonbike800 Жыл бұрын

Great ride & video. Phil definitely has the skill!!!

@brianniro7224 Жыл бұрын

This was some great riding. I went to moab over a yr ago and stayed on blues with a black sometimes.. I stayed away from these killer trials. So much respect for these guys abilities!!!.

@bubbastank3108 Жыл бұрын

I've never seen anybody ride Moab so fast! Wicked cool!

@Biking_with_Akiva Жыл бұрын

That was so sick 🤙🏾 great riding everyone 💪🏾💯

@kengreenwald229 Жыл бұрын

great video! phenomenal riding as always and great high def views. My buddies and i rode this in the late nineties on hard tails lol. It was shaking the fillings out of our teeth

@imthesnakeking Жыл бұрын

Portal is an absolute BLAST. Love all that chunk.

@scrappy7571 Жыл бұрын

Amazing riding Phil! How you pick a line is an awesome skill.

@SkillsWithPhil Жыл бұрын

Thanks Scrappy :)

@calinr1686 Жыл бұрын

Holly mother of MTB, that was some crazy stuff😱. At some point I felt it wasn't bike riding anymore but pure boulders riding instead. What a show!🤙👏👏

@jantzensteves Жыл бұрын

The end was so damn chunky! Awesome riding dude. So fun to watch and those Moab views...

@offdaystv Жыл бұрын

Phil your channel is easily my favorite mountain bike channel

@erikbrihaqen7729 Жыл бұрын

Your eye-bike coordination is pretty wild. I've ridden the same route you show here (some 15 years ago) but then, stupidly, we used clipless peddles. And to be sure, our skills were nothing like yours! How fun it was to watch your group knock out this route!

@federicomarmolejo1952 Жыл бұрын

That was really good stuff!!! That climb was a bastard, is only 1,800 ft but is all condensed in a short section (killed my legs) I love how you tackle the last section of portal. It is so underrated, super chucky and technicanal, Thanks again phil

@AlexandreRochonBelec Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video / ride dude!! I would love to do it if I ever go to MOAB!! Epic trail😮

@johnnyrc9304 Жыл бұрын

Phil- your ability to read a trail is phenomenal, There's 100 spots in the video I would have had to stop and walk it first.

@igotmystimmy9241 Жыл бұрын

glad to see you made it out alive!

@DGAFORLIFE Жыл бұрын

SICK riding Phil!!!!

@jc9301 Жыл бұрын

Wow, just wow....my brother did Moab a couple years ago, but of the videos i saw was nothing like this...I think my heart rate just watching your video had me in the 140's...lol...nice work Phil, a true test of your "Skills"!

@tyarnold4088 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Phil

@kenanjones3481 Жыл бұрын

Me: jealous of Phil getting to ride all these crazy cool trails out West also me: still learning how to comfortably ride blue tech since I started riding mountain bikes less than 2 months ago (thanks for the inspiration Phil, I love mountain biking so much and I wouldn't have started if I hadn't gotten hooked on your videos) idk if I'll ever be good enough to take on a trail like portal, but I enjoy seeing it second hand like this too :)

@kiloknox Жыл бұрын

WOW in the states and rippin so rad!! nice invite lol kiddin dig the videos

@dookiedimez2550 Жыл бұрын

This is what I was wanting to watch you ride out here in Fruita! I'm going to have to do this ride next Spring. Cheers

@jpcommander Жыл бұрын

Some amazing lines. Wow.

@brassmnky33 Жыл бұрын

Nobl has great customer support in my experience.

@okayatbikes1909 Жыл бұрын

That gave me the willies A LOT- like turning my tablet to get away from the edge🙈 Nicely done.

@Chgtuber Жыл бұрын

Group encouraged safety in the challenging terrain instead of "hotdog" dares. It made this an excellent ride to watch. Always you have great video skills with your biking thrills.

@talkmauro Жыл бұрын

Wow dude. You charged down that trail. BKXC was fast but you flew. Damn impressive.

@keithwood9709 Жыл бұрын

If more thumbs-up could be given, I would have. Great riding, Phil!

@joshpreece4519 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Crazy to think I did that on a Hardtail 25 years ago!

@jaymeir7763 Жыл бұрын

You showed your amazing skills in this video

@jameshinton429 10 ай бұрын

I’ve only seen a couple trails like this. Phil is gnarly.

@juliosalazar9668 Жыл бұрын

😮 Insane ! 😎 climbing skills too !

@jeffreydzialo Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@MTB_Trekker Жыл бұрын

Dude you're riding is on another level...THAT exposure, the chunk and at that speed - kudos mt friend! Yet another awesome vid, although it was a bit edgy (literally 🤣) In parts.

@beerenmusli8220 Жыл бұрын

Awesome Video!!!!

@TheRotundRider Жыл бұрын

So many times I was pulling up my legs, cringing, or cowering. Scary trail!

@mrunrealizedprofits8431 Жыл бұрын

my neck always hurts watching these, trying to look up LOL...awesome ride!

@onerider808 Жыл бұрын

One of the best skills you demonstrated was the skill of knowing when to hike the bike. Pretty sick riding, though.

@mplafferty Жыл бұрын

Awesome riding!

@drewsfarmhouse Жыл бұрын

I realize this is not your normal cup of tea but man was this great content to see Phil. You slayed. Keep making this now 41 yr old want to get out more.

@Sixbillion1 Жыл бұрын

omg i could never!! absolutely terrifying

@felixajorg Жыл бұрын

Is this is not the craziest thing you have done, I bet it’s top three. Omfg, bit my nails off. Insanely, 🙌🙌🙌

@SkillsWithPhil Жыл бұрын

I don't like heights, so this and the white line pushed my comfort zone in that sense. I'd say, some of the gaps of done are far "crazier" yet their difficulty doesn't always translate to videos.

@kahoycrafts Жыл бұрын

Beautiful trail! 😍

@Hedrix44 Жыл бұрын

just watching some of those parts with the big cliffs puts me on edge, i cant imagine doing that myself lol

@lawnman2388 Жыл бұрын

I was wondering how spread out over the trail your group was. At the end it looks like y'all weren't too far apart. It would suck to lose someone way out there! Great riding and balls of steel!

@SkillsWithPhil Жыл бұрын

During one part we were probably 10-20minutes spread out in 2-4 smaller groups. But then regrouped right before the traverse along goldbar rim. I usually hate big groups rides but the dynamic here made the experience way more fun.

@stevehall7542 Жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing your ride time and mileage!

@PuffinPass Жыл бұрын

That last section of trail was intense to watch.

@chaseadventure Жыл бұрын

Thank you for not being @BKXC and riding right on the edge the whole time.. Love the vids as always great work, love watching your lines!

@laforgevtt9212 Жыл бұрын

Quel beau paysage et quelle bonne maitrise du vélo !!!

@JustSnowglow Жыл бұрын

I don't think I've leaned right more through any youtube video 😂

@evanyoung6993 Жыл бұрын

Great vid

@grisz1144 Жыл бұрын

On the other trails you doing line choices but in Moab you doing life choices :)

@the_boonies Жыл бұрын

Nice to see you dismount! 🤗 I do too. If there was no giant cliff there I'd smash that section over and over. Did you ride Jackson? That's got some more manageable cliff exposure. Had to ride it a while back after running out of water...with a hangover thanks Dad 🙈🍻🤣🤣

@landemossel Жыл бұрын

most of the trails where i live are like ( less jumps and drops but pretty rocky and technical) this so it was really fun to see phil do it.

@denverfan1313 Жыл бұрын

I give you props for doing this all on a bent crank.

@Real28 Жыл бұрын

Holy hell. 5hrs on that terrain? I love how the trail will snake around boulders and you're like "nah, Im going over" and you just hop onto it and climb over. You're an animal. One day I hope to do a ride like that. Im new to the game but seeing that the trail has a box to sign your name is REALLY cool and incentivizing for a newer rider like me to grow my skills so I can do some cool stuff.

@ChippsChippendale Жыл бұрын

The box at the end of the trail is more for Mountain Rescue purposes than bragging rights though. It's serious terrain out there - and while it's not that far from town, a rescue on that terrain would be very difficult.

@oliverbourne9599 Жыл бұрын

You know you need to do more pedalling when just watching this wears you out 😅😅

@righteousbob272 Жыл бұрын

SO sick man!! I think you need to make the AR sunglasses that integrate with trailforks or something to show the trail!

@RicardoPetrazzi Жыл бұрын

@ 28:09 - Spicey! Oh hell yeah....that's madness boy!

@user-lw3gu9gz6p Жыл бұрын

You are a professional

@forbiddenbeat Жыл бұрын

I can barely watch this - fell off an exposed trail about 8 months ago and caught the last tree branch before a 50ft drop to rocks and then another 100ft to a rock creek bed 💀. Luckily only separated my AC and was able to save my bike before it went over. Good call walking that one section Phil!

@jm-jk5hk Жыл бұрын

You kick ass PHIL...👍

@dannycleaveland9816 Жыл бұрын

Go fast! Take chances!

@meteormedia7021 Жыл бұрын

How on earth is he going that fast on terrain this chunky...? Like, how's that even possible.

@Glee73 Жыл бұрын

phil is scared looking out over a cliff while crawling on all fours, then proceeds to ride up close to the edge on his bike.. but as usual, some really great riding man!!