This trail actually scared me - Riding Moab’s infamous Portal

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7 ай бұрын

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@spicycoco1 7 ай бұрын

I appreciate that as a pro you walked the death section. Setting a good example for the rest of us.

@thomassanio8745 7 ай бұрын

Yeah Remy is perhaps one of the most skilled and intelligent out there and he didn’t like the feeling it gave him. Smart man, live to ride another day!👍

@MrHawkis 7 ай бұрын

I really think that part of "rider intelligence" is knowing when to back away from doing a feature and placing personal safety above any sort of achievement.@@john_casey

@mymomsbasement69 7 ай бұрын

Ummm this trail has been around for decades. @@john_casey

@aidankelley9399 7 ай бұрын

@@john_casey in his defense, he is a world-class mountain biker. if this trail was not on the edge of a cliff, it would be a piece of cake. I believe the trail is easy for him, but there is always the risk of the cliff. Its like someone walking 2 feet from a cliff. they are perfectly good and capable of walking, but the cliff just makes it risky.

@MatthewMachuDidge 7 ай бұрын

I have a buddy who's ridden that entire section, which Ive walked twice. He's an epic rider and local mtb guide... but still, I would NEVER! I don't even want to watch anyone do it.

@rocketech 7 ай бұрын

I'm almost 1000 miles from where you are, in the safety of my home in Colorado, sitting at my kitchen table, eating breakfast in my pajamas, feet firmly planted on the ground... AND I'M LEANING TO MY RIGHT as I watch this.

@gordbrenner797 7 ай бұрын

I rode Portal last year, definitely high exposure up top! But I walked way more at the bottom as those switchbacks are so steep, loose and sharp, they are way more difficult than riding the exposed sections. @Remy - thank you for following the signs and dismounting when asked! As always, you are a great ambassador.

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@MrMeheheh 7 ай бұрын

Same. I walked the death section but top was mostly fine. It's been too long since I've been riding in Moab though

@rafaelalbertotorres8070 7 ай бұрын

@@MrMeheheh Make us at least three of us. Walked the death section but the rest of the top section wasn't bad. Session the two lower section switchbacks at least three times before clearing only one.

@reallyfastbiker4077 6 ай бұрын

I agree. Just getting to start of the Portal is also a quest. Especially for a few dumb Canucks with no idea where they are going. Also, the last time we rode it one of the shops told us to just call a cab at the bottom. But there was no cell service there so we had to ride toward town to make the call. Then, the only cab was apparently 1/2 way to Fruita at the time. So we rode 13 miles back to town to get our truck. All pretty tired and dehydrated. Still worth every minute of it, but I would be better prepared next time for sure. Great video as usual Remy!

@Denco83 5 ай бұрын

In the early days of the Canyonlands Fat Tire Fest Rim Cyclery was the center of the Moab mountain biking universe. Someone had recently fallen off the Portal and Rim had their smashed GT LTS hanging out front to warn us (before the signs) about the risk on Portal Trail. The exposure hasn't changed but the trail is much harder now than it was 30+ years ago. Dirt erodes and rocks move. Thankfully trail crews have armored and stepped sections that were troughs in the past. This is the finest POV video I've seen of Portal. Chapeau Rémy.

@devrincs 6 күн бұрын

I still have my Rim visor hat from 1992. I don’t recall the GT LTS, but Portal still loomed large in everyone’s minds, esp as we had just started riding Rock Shox Mag 21. Glad to see Portal still rocking!

@S0ulinth3machin3 6 ай бұрын

One of the kids on my college cycling team died there ~25 years ago. He was a risk taker, went for a jump without having ridden the trail before and it wasn't a jump, it was a turn. He made the landing however many hundred feet down. He landed it, but his chest hit his handlebars and his head kept going and he broke his neck and died. We know that he landed it because he was still clipped in. moral of the story: Remy gives real good advice at the start of this video.

@_drawkward_ 7 ай бұрын

Remi saying "I feel like I'm skilled" is along the same lines as Kevin Durant saying "I think I'm pretty good at basketball". I think I would have to walk Portal, and even then it's sketchy. I walked the white line trail in Sedona and that was enough for me. Portal is certifiable.

@jefffaller5155 7 ай бұрын

Rémy is my mtb spirit animal.

@calebkang5544 7 ай бұрын

If Remy walks the bike I'm walking my bike for sure ...

@SeanKWhite-lk5zf 6 ай бұрын

If he’s walking I’m not even not going. Risk/reward ratio not there.

@theydisintegrate 7 ай бұрын

There is beauty in movement. I love watching you guys maneuver the bikes through the technical sections. It's impressive and inspiring! I wish I could ride bikes every day.

@brokenrecord3523 6 ай бұрын

The guy in front steers more with his back wheel than the front.

@Twitch0331 7 ай бұрын

That's not a trail - it's a mtn goat path. Mad respect, Remy!! 🫨🫨🫨👍👍👍👍

@roostervision 7 ай бұрын

Portal was originally an old cattle trail.

@glennpoulin5979 7 ай бұрын

What a treat for the hikers that got to see the two of you ride sections of that trail. Watching you ride the cliff sections, I panicked and almost fell off my couch!

@ajsorensen2585 7 ай бұрын

Remy that trail is nuts! I wouldn't even want to walk that one part without my bike, the exposure even on the part you guys were riding is no joke, I've done trails with exposure to cliffs but it's hard packed trail and really solid ground, that whole area just looks like it could slide off the edge, that one corner is just like nah

@ron556x45 7 ай бұрын

When Remy is scared to do something, mere mortals shouldn't even consider looking at it LOL. Great work, Remy, for again confirming the insanity of Portal. Good stuff!

@jeremyprovonsil7886 7 ай бұрын

Drew flows through the tech! Nice to watch style like that moving through what is basically rubble.

@cunning-stunt 7 ай бұрын

Phil Kmetz ride on this trail is well worth a watch too.

@oldkayakdude 7 ай бұрын

200 feet before you bounce. Moab has a number of high exposure trails, Portal has been ridden for decades but that section is very high risk.

@hopnglo680 7 ай бұрын

I rode it in the mid 1990’s. Awesome time. Beautiful.

@Kulric 5 ай бұрын

@@hopnglo680 I also rode on some Moab trails in the 1990's. I don't know the name of the specific trail, but there was a section of smooth slab that was angled sideways towards the Colorado far below. It was so steep and narrow that walking it felt worse than riding, so I rode it. I have been unable to find any videos of that section of trail, so maybe it has been closed or re-routed.

@MrHawkis 7 ай бұрын

It's not long after getting into MTB that you hear about Moab and Portal. It carries a huge prestige as a trail, definitely one of the craziest trails in the 4 corners area. Gets my adrenaline and HR going even just watching footage of it. Awesome job though Rémy, made it look totally easy and approachable. Glad, you made it down safe!

@pollonero3 25 күн бұрын

bravo Remi...live to ride another day!

@user-yj5ot2pp1o 7 ай бұрын

The rock after the sign has a suprisingly high number of pedal strike and chainring marks on it, crazy.

@mathieusezeur8006 6 ай бұрын

Merci Remy de partager avec nous cette expérience! Au delà du trail simplement incroyable et des skills que tu sais nous montrer dans chaque vidéo, la toile de fond et le décor autour sont juste magnifiques!

@torreyintahoe 6 ай бұрын

Great video. Looks puckering. I've pushed myself in rock climbing and skiing but when it comes to biking I'm just there to get a workout and an enjoyable downhill. I enjoy watching guys like you push the limits.

@davidbahr8599 7 ай бұрын

One of my favorite trails!! I’ll have to try that inside line on the switchback next time, 😀

@StevenSquier-er9gd 12 күн бұрын

loved the comment at 7:22. In that I ride this trail, knowing what was coming up next. Great ride.

@shalakabooyaka1480 7 ай бұрын

Moab is such a gnarly area. So much cool stuff for off roading whether hiking, biking, jeeping, or horseback.

@michaelmurphy6335 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for making this video Remy!! We rode this trail earlier this year as part of the long Mag7 trail route, and it was very satisfying to get down staying very focused on every move. You are an excellent ambassador for MTBing!!! 🤙🏽

7 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@JJ_MTB_15 7 ай бұрын

The second half is the coolest part, so unique.

@erickoontz7615 7 ай бұрын

Pretty sure the 200 ft reference on the sign was how far you should walk your bike down the trail for safety. Not the cliff height. That trail is crazy and even scarier in person!

7 ай бұрын

Oh it could be

@duroxkilo 7 ай бұрын

@ it def is

@mr2_mike 6 ай бұрын

Surprised they don't have chains as a guide rope anchored on the wall to the right. Some hiking trails do that in the Canadian rockies.

@BoazYoffe 4 ай бұрын

Impressive riding, and excellent clip. Walking the last sketchy rock detail was extremely pro, thanks bro.

@wg2060 7 ай бұрын

Been there, rode that, have it burned in my mind. (I may have walked a “few” more sections than you 😂). I do want to go back and try with my 29er. Last time was 26” wheels.

@prograde_adv 6 ай бұрын

Nice send and such an epic zone to ride! Sent that section with a busted rear linkage a few years back. Wish I had some rear suspension for that one!!! 😆

@robiveevee840 7 ай бұрын

That was a wicked trail ! F"ing scarey , I would have shit my pants ! Great riding Remy , thanks for the video !

@matsmellberg9127 7 ай бұрын

A real crazy line, I'm most impressed that you don't hit the rock in the narrow passes. Nicely done!

@BurakUZUNs 6 ай бұрын

15:02 so fun!

@alistairsavoury1074 7 ай бұрын

Stunning video, and I agree with you. Some trails, you only have to ride once. It's filed away, in the, WTF was I thinking, folder!

@arvintorry9754 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Remy for another Cool vid. I feel like i gainee some confidence riding that trail now that i’ve watched this vid.

@perjalvperez1764 Ай бұрын

This Ride Heart Stopping Sick!! Keep Safe on the next Ride

@abstraddic0442 7 ай бұрын

Its beautiful, thats for sure.Great job 👍

@AlexandreRochonBelec 7 ай бұрын

Sick trail!! 😮 I would love this!!

@vincbike9279 7 ай бұрын

Rode it years ago on a 26 inches hardtail with no dropper post of course, that was interesting 😅

@hopnglo680 7 ай бұрын

Same

@khoujams 6 ай бұрын

insane !!!!! Remy you are awesome.

@awfully.average 7 ай бұрын

you know , we all love you Remy , please stay safe

@keenannorton9012 7 ай бұрын

remy x portal is the collab we needed

@paulovieira7637 7 ай бұрын

Prompts to you!! Loved the introduction 😊 👍💪 when i was there i thought about trying to ride that trail, i was with my girfriend and sadly she is a beginner so i decided to stay away from it not only for her sake but for mine as well, riding that alone is now without a doubt not a smart idea! I am happy to have my hesitations confirmed 😂

7 ай бұрын

Next time!

@1Bigmac69 7 ай бұрын

I rode that trail once. That enough for me. The video was amazing. Thanks

@stul6544 2 ай бұрын

Awesome video. Thanks a lot. I could hear that you were working really hard.!

@bgd73 7 ай бұрын

I have watched portal "rides" several times..mostly walkers with bikes. You are the first video where I see it is someone actually riding it. Scary trail!

@gregwebster8784 6 ай бұрын

Dicey! I love the random guy ripping through there.

@Susblud_Ohio 7 ай бұрын

This trail is insane! Nice riding

@ronpope218 7 ай бұрын

Remy, you are amazing! And yes, I was squirming in my seat just watching you ride a lot of this trail! Yikes!!

@GreenRiverRider 6 ай бұрын

Been there, walked that. But the rest of the Mag 7 trail system leading up to Portal, including Gold Bar Rim, is a spectacular ride.

@mattiacecchettimtb 7 ай бұрын

Man what a video! what a style!!!!

@JeremyLawrence-imajez 6 ай бұрын

Usually when I watch Remy's videos, I think, no way could I ride like that. This time I was thinking, that trail looks far more my cup of tea. However this was the first video of Remy's where I held on to my chair whilst watching him ride. That cliff edge and long drop to certain death if you flubbed a section twisted my insides. Kudos to you guys for being sensible and walking a section, despite your incredibly skill levels. As always, setting a good example.

@agitv9706 7 ай бұрын

i was like ouch. ouch ouch, with those knarly rocks, i can feel the tires lol

@JustinBrooksby 7 ай бұрын

Just missed you! I was on this trail last Saturday

@Ghost-pt5eu 6 ай бұрын

Badass! Both of you. Bravo!

@OlivierSoares 6 ай бұрын

Awesome. Thanks for this

@2ji8888 7 ай бұрын

The speed you guys are going is insane! thanks for making me sweat without a workout! wheew! \m/

@patrickhaarhues2870 7 ай бұрын

Nicely done. I think this is a trail I’ll enjoy from the video only!

@charleycrissman 7 ай бұрын

Rode this last year and enjoyed it primarily for the views. The rock switchbacks at the bottom are really rough! Unfortunately by hiking up Portal you missed out on riding the Gold Bar Rim singletrack, which IMO was the best part of the Mag 7. Rolls up and down with cool technical features both climbing and descending. Highly recommend hitting that if you get the chance!

@elliotttampa 7 ай бұрын

I don't think I could ever do that trail... I've seen those that do the whole thing... no dab's. Absolutely crazy.

@thisis.Le0T 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for all the tipps and the insane sends 🔥

@MrDmadness 7 ай бұрын

A perfect example of a not super gnar trail ( more tech ) that becomes SO GNAR because if its exposure consequences. The mental game is real, ive seen remy ride stuff more dangerous by the same exact margins the difference being its got a fall away or your body shredded on rocks, exact same outcome if you miss your line, just not quite as in your face as this, ideal the relief when there's boulders down slope of you in those initial pockets, like the mountains cradling you before the !!!!!!!! Great video as always Remy

@MrDmadness 7 ай бұрын

6:25 first "not today death " moment

@padjakerongkopelo4218 6 ай бұрын

Very nice trail my friend, very challenging & scary too, enjoy ride & keep safe always, from athens, greece.

@hansuelibicker1760 7 ай бұрын

Awesome!!! love it!!!!

@lidarman2 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Remy for this. I will continue to dab that trail section for the rest of my long life.

@daveschorege3113 7 ай бұрын

I've been 4wheeling in moab for 20years. Need to take my bike and give it a try. That trail def looks like a one and done.

@OutsideSometimes 7 ай бұрын

Portal is so sick. The whole Mag 7 leading to it is too.

@mtbalpinecounty 7 ай бұрын

Used to ride that in the early 90s on a ht. Falling was not an option. We just rode it..and rejoiced with beers..and im still here to redo..

@cheez2280 7 ай бұрын

i saw you in your car driving down half nelson road

@amandapeine6745 7 ай бұрын

Definitely some scary parts and I'm nowhere as skilled as you, but for some reason I've been 3 times. I think it's worse after doing the rest of Mag 7 especially Gold Bar. Just so tired and danger-conscious by the time you get to Portal.

@hopnglo680 7 ай бұрын

Yes.

@gordbrenner797 7 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more. Such an epic ride from top to bottom though!

@azapata1113 5 ай бұрын

Wow...that was so awesome...you just got a new subscriber 👍👍

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

@lostwithasmile485 7 ай бұрын

I just noticed I was leaning to the right while watching! Ha!! Insane.

@hansuelibicker1760 7 ай бұрын

awesome!!! love it!!!!

@laforgevtt9212 6 ай бұрын

Les gars, vous êtes des virtuoses et ces superbe de vous voir pédaler dans ce décor de dingue.

@fredericboutin1793 7 ай бұрын

My brain triggered some adrenaline spikes just watching this.......I'm not even sure I would have been able to walk the part with my bike in my hands. Crazy stuff !

@MTB_Oliver_805 7 ай бұрын

Sick! 🔥🔥🔥

@uboesch2504 7 ай бұрын

Hey Remy, this is totally sick, you are crazy (but seen in a positive way!!) WOW, I wouldn't even go there!

7 ай бұрын

Hey, thanks!

@timfoster268 6 ай бұрын

Always wanted to ride it but the pedal up is a no go for the rest of my crew. Great to watch as always! Cheers!😊

@bchearne 7 ай бұрын

If I ever ride portal I’ll be walking the tricky exposed sections I reckon. Other than that bit of mortal consequence cliff riding, it looks just plain super fun, and technically challenging at a high level

@matthias.84 7 ай бұрын

First of your videos where I was actually genuinely scared.. 😮

@SomeGuyOnHisDreamBike 7 ай бұрын

Watching this made me so much uncomfortable, was stressed for you as I would actually be there... Amazing ride but God, I love my supra safe blue trails XD Amazing video !

@jokermtb 7 ай бұрын

it's as gnarly as it sounds!!! That corner has quite a few dead mtb'ers attributed to it

@stanislau_marchenka Ай бұрын

Very defficult track... And very beautiful) thank you for nice content!)

@brendan1 7 ай бұрын

OMG, as you ventured closer to the edge of the cliff on the left, I found myself leaning over to the right just watching this! 🤣😱

7 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@Akmatick 7 ай бұрын

Scariest trail I've ever been on! But it's a ton of fun other than that walking section. Shocking that anyone would try to ride that. 200ft is the free fall! You bounce 1000ft down to the road.

7 ай бұрын

yep exactly. Why..