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I grew up riding BMX in orange county. Then took a long break from bikes. One day I woke up and I was approaching 40 and rocking the dad bod. I started mountain biking in 2017 with a cherished friend of mine who was doing it for exercise and wanted some company. A couple years later I discovered MTB RUclipsrs! I enjoyed watching those creators ride the local trails and always thought about starting my own channel but didn't know how to start and didn't really have the time. I finally took the plunge in 2022 and have somehow found a way to keep doing it and will continue to do it as long as I'm having fun. This channel is dedicated to my rides, builds, and awesome people I meet along the way. Thanks for stopping by!
I grew up riding BMX in orange county. Then took a long break from bikes. One day I woke up and I was approaching 40 and rocking the dad bod. I started mountain biking in 2017 with a cherished friend of mine who was doing it for exercise and wanted some company. A couple years later I discovered MTB RUclipsrs! I enjoyed watching those creators ride the local trails and always thought about starting my own channel but didn't know how to start and didn't really have the time. I finally took the plunge in 2022 and have somehow found a way to keep doing it and will continue to do it as long as I'm having fun. This channel is dedicated to my rides, builds, and awesome people I meet along the way. Thanks for stopping by!
Coolest Place to Visit in Mammoth | Crowley Lake Pillars
Coolest Place to Visit in Mammoth | Crowley Lake Pillars
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Fun Flow With Incredible Views | Mammoth Rock Trail
Просмотров 2899 часов назад
Next time you're in Mammoth and looking for some gorgeous flow, check out the Mammoth Rock Trail. This is a long, flowy trail with a little tech and a few pedal sections but breathtaking views of the valley below and the surrounding mountains. This makes it the perfect trail to take someone new to mountain biking and that's exactly what I did. My good friend Gerry is back and he was a willing p...
GMR - A Tale of Two Cities | E-bike Ride
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.День назад
Join me as I hit the Glendora Mountain Road (GMR) trails, where the ride is truly a tale of two cities! On the west side, we’ve got a massive jump line that’ll keep the vena cava pumping, while the east side offers endless flow for those who love to carve through smooth, winding trails. The climb to the top might be long and grueling, but trust me-the descent is worth it. Whether you're into bi...
Jumping Safely on a Mountain Bike in Your 40s: Step by Step Progression
Просмотров 10 тыс.14 дней назад
In this video I share my jump progression process. Jumping is one of my favorite parts of mountain biking but also the most dangerous. I'm in my forties now and am doing the biggest jumps I've ever done without any broken bones or trips to the hospital. Like many of you, I do this for fun not professionally so staying safe while I strive to get better is a top priority. By following the steps I...
Back to Sycamore for the ProLine | Massive Gap Jumps | Yeti SB150
Просмотров 73121 день назад
Back to Sycamore for the ProLine | Massive Gap Jumps | Yeti SB150
Sunset Ridge Trail | Full Pull no edits | Pasadena Mountain Biking
Просмотров 20628 дней назад
Sunset Ridge Trail | Full Pull no edits | Pasadena Mountain Biking
Sam Merrill Trail | Full Pull no edits | Pasadena mountain biking
Просмотров 549Месяц назад
Sam Merrill Trail | Full Pull no edits | Pasadena mountain biking
The Saddle | Full Pull no edits | Pasadena Moutainbiking
Просмотров 171Месяц назад
The Saddle | Full Pull no edits | Pasadena Moutainbiking
This place is insane! | Pasadena with a new crew | E-Bike Ride
Просмотров 11 тыс.Месяц назад
This place is insane! | Pasadena with a new crew | E-Bike Ride
It's all fun and games until the snakes come out | Yeti SB150
Просмотров 556Месяц назад
It's all fun and games until the snakes come out | Yeti SB150
A visit to the old and new trail projects plus I find some new jumps at Sycamore! | Yeti SB150
Просмотров 1,9 тыс.Месяц назад
A visit to the old and new trail projects plus I find some new jumps at Sycamore! | Yeti SB150
Greer ride at sunset | DJI Drone | E-bike | Bike Crash | Overdrive and Thrashville
Просмотров 3442 месяца назад
Greer ride at sunset | DJI Drone | E-bike | Bike Crash | Overdrive and Thrashville
We put on a Jump Jam and I finally hit these massive jumps!
Просмотров 8702 месяца назад
We put on a Jump Jam and I finally hit these massive jumps!
First Day at Summit 2024 Season | Where did that tree come from?
Просмотров 4753 месяца назад
First Day at Summit 2024 Season | Where did that tree come from?
Not my typical HRT ride - Resilience | Rock n Roll | Marin Rift Zone E2
Просмотров 2903 месяца назад
Not my typical HRT ride - Resilience | Rock n Roll | Marin Rift Zone E2
Golden Hour at Greer | Jump Jam Announcement | Marin Rift Zone E2
Просмотров 3863 месяца назад
Golden Hour at Greer | Jump Jam Announcement | Marin Rift Zone E2
Troy Lee Trail was insane - but I'm taking the e-bike next time!
Просмотров 9503 месяца назад
Troy Lee Trail was insane - but I'm taking the e-bike next time!
Riding the totally redesigned OG Trail at Vailocity Bike Park | Yeti SB150
Просмотров 1 тыс.4 месяца назад
Riding the totally redesigned OG Trail at Vailocity Bike Park | Yeti SB150
Finally got back here with one thing in mind!
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.4 месяца назад
Finally got back here with one thing in mind!
Epic Mountain Biking at Greer | Foggy Trails | Rad Crew | Marin Rift Zone E2
Просмотров 6104 месяца назад
Epic Mountain Biking at Greer | Foggy Trails | Rad Crew | Marin Rift Zone E2
Mountain Biking in Laguna | Steep and chunky | Rad Crew | Marin Rift Zone E2
Просмотров 1 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Mountain Biking in Laguna | Steep and chunky | Rad Crew | Marin Rift Zone E2
Finally got to ride Norco and it did not disappoint! | MTB crash | Marin Rift Zone E2
Просмотров 6415 месяцев назад
Finally got to ride Norco and it did not disappoint! | MTB crash | Marin Rift Zone E2
It's Not Your Grandma's Jumping Mouse Anymore! | Nerf Herder | Yeti SB150
Просмотров 8795 месяцев назад
It's Not Your Grandma's Jumping Mouse Anymore! | Nerf Herder | Yeti SB150
Riding the 2024 Solar Eclipse | Not My Typical Sycamore Ride | E-Bike | Marin Rift Zone E2
Просмотров 3975 месяцев назад
Riding the 2024 Solar Eclipse | Not My Typical Sycamore Ride | E-Bike | Marin Rift Zone E2
From Scared to Self-assured: How I Finally Hit This Massive Jump Line!
Просмотров 5566 месяцев назад
From Scared to Self-assured: How I Finally Hit This Massive Jump Line!
TMB DH 2.0 | New Trail | First Ride and Initial Impressions | E-Bike Blunder
Просмотров 3816 месяцев назад
TMB DH 2.0 | New Trail | First Ride and Initial Impressions | E-Bike Blunder
Deleo Bike Park Grand Opening - GoPro Quik edit
Просмотров 3156 месяцев назад
Deleo Bike Park Grand Opening - GoPro Quik edit
Looks amazing
@@mariolopez-oi2td if you’re ever out there you gotta go check it out.
@@venacava_mtb Is it dangerous under those pillars? It looks it.
@@mariolopez-oi2td when I saw the pictures before I went there I thought the same thing. But when I was actually there I felt totally comfortable going into them. Could very well have been a false sense of security 🤔
Looks like you cleared those big-rock sections with ease, plus the jumps 👀👏🏻 Did you ever feel the 140mm front-rear wasn't enough? Did you even bottom out at any point? Coz if not, I might go for this beauty. (I know volume spacers play a part too, but haven't looked up with how many if any these come from the Marin factory.)
@@sierratangoandras hey man, thanks for watching and for leaving a comment. Honestly, I’ve had the vibe for several months now and the 140 travel from and back have handled everything I’ve done. I have not added any volume spaces and don’t know if Marin includes them stock. The bike is heavy coming in at 56 pounds but it has just been a solid choice for me. Let me know if you end up getting one.
@@venacava_mtb thx dude! Happy riding!
😂😂😂😂 It appears Chris is going bigger these days. Send it!
Safest place sometimes!! 😂
@@barrettbunch7517 true that!
👊
@@trailpimp6369 👊
The fear in the Face ♥️
@@nichtsalsdiewahrheit7482 😨
Bro was chillin
@@actuallychadmon4207 key word being “was” 😆
It's a fun trail to hit outside the park.
@@sdtrailrider8070 yes, unfortunately I got there a week too late and the park was officially closed. This was the perfect trail though for my buddy Gerry.
Small world. I went to high school in Grass Valley. Some good riding up that way -- worth putting on the map!
@@Flyingcow2021 it is a small world! Another dude hit me up on IG. He grew up in Lone Pine. Said he knew all these places well. I love that area up there.
I love this trail. Fun out and back. Did you hit the bike park? I did it as an out and back. Looks like you did it as a shuttle.
@@trailpimp6369 that’s right we did it as a shuttle. Our wives dropped us off at the top and met us at the bottom. no time for the bike park unfortunately. I have to go earlier next time.
👊👊🔥
I hiked that trail with my family a couple years ago. You get some nice views of mammoth creek and the meadows.
Yeah we saw a handful of hikers that day. Plenty of visibility so not too much risk of crashing into them around a corner or something like that.
“Willing” begrudgingly 😂
@@gerrybarraza3456 but you had a smile on your face at the end… oh wait maybe that’s cause you were happy it was over 🤔
@@venacava_mtb I smile and laugh at the most inappropriate moments
Hi! Just reset the wifi network and connect again using your wifi password and it supposed to fix the issue
Been cycling all my life,im 56,used to race bmx in the 80,s did rather well! But last year my front tyre exploded on impact while jumping a 30 foot tabletop,put me over the front,knocked me out,had a brain bleed,broken collarbone,and broke 5 ribs,my helmet split on the outside,but saved my life,now i have lost my mojo! I dont jump anymore,literally petrified of it,i stay on the ground now,but iam desperate to jump again,i used to jump huge gaps,big drops etc,but my self preservation instinct literally stops me 😔
@@camperp195 I’m sorry to hear that man. The truth of it is, as much as we can do to be careful and approach riding the safest possible way. Freak accidents still happen. I totally understand the hesitation to jump again after a crash like that. Even with smaller, less injurious falls, that fear is there and it takes time and going back to square one to overcome. Well jumping is just one aspect of riding. I hope you’re still enjoying getting out there and pedaling.
This is absolutely perfect video... I am 39 with 3 years old daughter. My head doesn't allow me to jump :D. I love my bike, but I am very uncomfortable taking it over the ground.
@@drahoslavhorvath And that’s perfectly alright. Do not ruin the fun of biking by doing something you’re not comfortable with. Keep pedaling brother! 😁👊
Great video! Just broke my collarbone last march 5. It was a bad crash on a DH line. Now at my 6 or 7th month of recovery. Back riding the trail again, but yes health or emergency accident insurance is important ✌️🇵🇭
@@siltlessdeepseadivecenter-186 glad you’re back on the horse. Stay safe out there!
No mention of body armor and protective gear!??
@@foolthepity that’s a great point and I didn’t think about it until it was too late. I think most people are conscientious about that nowadays. At least when it comes to the basics. Not like in the 80’s where none of us were wearing anything, not even helmets 😳. I always have my lid on and at least knee pads. Lately been doing some more gnarly stuff so I’m also wearing elbow pads and torso protection as well. If I were to do this video again, I would have included a section on protective gear.
Nice video where at?
Glendora CA. The place is awesome. Check out the full video for more from this place. Link is in the info for this short.
@@venacava_mtb OK thanks just got into mountain biking and trying to find some cool trails
@@EastonJames-ni9ob right on man. Where are you located?
@@venacava_mtb Tehachapi there’s some pretty good trails
@@venacava_mtb Tehachapi there’s some pretty good trails
I'm almost 49 and I am just now starting to get the hang of jumping, though I am still very intimidated by gap jumps...
@@wrckid try turning a gap jump into a table top with some plywood. Then hit it until you know you’re clearing it no problem and then remove the plywood and try again. Might help you get over the mental hurdle.
Can you do one for when you’re over 65 😊
@@WoolyChewbakker I have no experience to speak from 😁. I’ll get back to you in 22 years 😉
That’s one beautiful view
Sick bro
@@niarfeqa539 awesome day!
Do you still like riding regular bikes as well as e-bikes?
@@cycologist7069 absolutely! I was actually on my pedal bike this morning out in Claremont. I basically match whomever I’m riding with.
@@venacava_mtb Right on. E-bikes are cool and fun in their own way, but it disheartens me how some just make the complete switch.
Yeah buddy!! 🎉 good time
@@barrettbunch7517 😁🤙 thanks man!
16:04 RIP headphone users 😂 Nice video man, I’m 44 and all this made so much sense. I kinda knew what you were saying anyway, but to hear someone else saying it makes you take note of it I guess 👍🏻
@@ZEODE 🤣🤣🤣 sorry about the mic bump man. I think there’s two in there. Thanks for tuning man. Glad we’re on the same page.
@@venacava_mtb it’s ok, the ringing in my ears has stopped now 😂
Just got back into mtb starting to jump small things, but at 60 yrs young, everything feels different then back in my 20s. but will try your ideas out.
@@450gguy hey Carl, the fact that you’re still pedaling at 60 is already a win. I hope I’m still doing this in twenty or so years. I’d love to hear back from you how these things worked in practice. Cheers!
#skillz 😃
Sometimes I just don’t understand how people do this type of stuff like you are insane at mountain biking. I wish I could do that.
@@Thatoneguy-m8q thank you! You just gotta try and keep at it.
@@venacava_mtb Thanks appreciate it
Last time i tried to ride GMR is was so overgrown i was very saddened. lol. I need to head out there now
@@RyhnoMight not sure when you were there last but yeah it’s running good now. And with fall and winter coming conditions will only get better.
Cole Lane
@@ScottNick-x3d is that what you call the west side?
Agree with everything in this 100%. My jumping started as a kid in the 80’s on bicycles, progressed to dirt bikes and some massive jumps (still ride motocross at 53), and has come back now to mountain bikes. I actually find mountain bikes a little more difficult than dirt bikes because the lightness makes it harder to control…it’s too wispy. But the progression is the same in both disciplines.
@@amoore2165 Still ripping at 53! That’s awesome man. If we are smart about our riding and progresssion we’ll get to do these things we love for much longer. Thanks for watching and for sharing your story!
@@venacava_mtb Thanks. Cleared a gap on my dirtbike recently that was 38 walking paces. Bicycle recently clearing a gap about 12 feet but they both feel about the same in the nerve factor. I do employ everything you spoke to. The gaps (3 in a row) on the bicycle really bugged me because I knew I could do it but had never seen anyone do it and was always by myself riding. One day ran across a couple strangers doing it. Watched them and asked if they could stick around while I tried it. Was pretty nervous but had to take advantage of SOMEONE being there so I swallowed the nerves and went for it. Accomplishment for the season.
@@amoore2165 smart to wait till someone else was there. Congrats on unlocking that new feature dude!
😂😂😂
@@mtbmtb705 🤣
Very beautiful view!
@@nehemiahkasika 😁
I used to ride east gmr at least 4 times a day when I used to ride there..
@@mtbmtb705 what?! Back to back? Shuttle or pedal up?
@venacava_mtb shuttle, but we would do it 3 to 4 times in one day.
@@mtbmtb705 That’s intense man! My full respects 🫡
So sick. Those jumps looked big and holy how GMR east puts out some flow. At first thought it was the luge. Dang !!!
What's up Mark! The ones I skipped are pretty massive. I wasn't quite ready for all that on that day. I've never been to luge but GMR east just seemed like it went on forever. Good stuff out there!
I don't do more than 2-3 run ups, from Past experience.
@@rickywoods3101 find what works and stick with it 😁🤙
Roadies in the dirt.
@@SavageAudits ?
i love upper colby
@@ReidLMiller still have some work to do to get it all dialed. It’s an epic trail!
Great video! I'm in my 40's and at the highest MTB skill level I've ever had. The game changer for me in progression and staying safe was purchasing the proper equipment for the kind of riding I intend to do. I started jumping while in the 1990's while riding a bicycle I bought from Target. I broke the front shock on that bike 3 times. The crash from the 3rd front shock breaking in half also snapped my collar bone (this was off approximately a 6 foot drop). I now ride high quality full suspension bikes and even though I'm hitting 40 foot gap jumps, I've never broken a front shock on a quality enduro bike. I also had a bad crash in the mid 2000's on a BMX bike where I took a really bad hit to the head on concrete (I wasn't wearing a helmet). After that crash my fear of getting hurt again limited me from hitting big features for a couple years until I realized what I needed was a helmet, not to stay away from big obstacles for the rest of my life. These days I don't hit big features without at least elbow pads, knee pads, gloves, a spine protecting hydration pack, Five Ten shoes, and my helmet.
@@js-pp6dy dude this is a great point and something I probably should’ve included in the video. Proper protection is so important. I think more people are aware of that now a days and maybe that’s why it didn’t occur to me. People just don’t ride without protection these days like we used to in the 80s and 90s. I’ve always got a good helmet and knee pads. And most rides these days I also dawn elbow pads and torso protection as well. Glad you made it through intact all these years and are still riding. Keep sharing the stoke!
I’ve tried to find that jump Line. What’s the best way to get there?
@@kevinbarrett4539 I’m the wrong person to ask. We took shine round about way and I had no idea where we were at. Hopefully someone else chimes in
That hip is officially "the bushwhacker" ...which bush gets whacked is entirely up to the rider.
@@Flyingcow2021 🤣 yep, I have the left bushes a little trim.
Nice rips on that first hit. Almost seems like the berm was made as a squirrel catcher but especially with our dirt it can just become a liability for anyone and everyone as well. Also they're so close you could still be 'under compression' from pumping the corner and therefore hitting the lip with 'rebounding' suspension. No joke indeed. Looked like a fun challenge though. I have a similar set up going the other way at my local.
@@TeddyParker what’s up Teddy! Yeah that entrance is tricky. Walked away with a tie. Two cases and two clears. A broom would’ve come in handy, thing was pretty loose. I’m gonna have to come visit you and check out your lines.
Thanks for coming bro Great video you are the best 💪
@@niarfeqa539 Alex! Thank you carnal, you’re the best host, always serving up the epic rides and yummy snacks! Can’t wait for the next ride! 😁🤘
@@venacava_mtb Video came out sick bro! Hope we can ride again soon!
@@chrisgarcia9711 Thank you Chris! Your guys’ footage came in clutch. Definitely, let’s ride again soon! 😁👊
Nice video Elias, great ride! I loved how you guys meticulously worked your way down jump by jump on the first line. I would never be patient enough for this 😁 And still 10:48 showed how quickly things can go south, glad you went away unscathed. I loved how Chris first was Ooooooo ... and then where did you go?!? 🤣😂 The second trail offered some great views! Keep riding mate and have a great weekend!🤙
@@gobikeyourself wow man, this was a longer video and you obviously stuck it out all the way through. Thanks for hanging in there! Yeah being my first time on that jump line I had to take it one section at a time. Especially with hits that big, definitely don’t want to be going in blind. Watching Chris’s footage is funny. Looks like I totally just disappeared😆. Thanks for tuning in brother! 😁👊
Hey Elias, great vid. we shuttle east to get multiple runs in if you ever want to join. I'll definitely check out west.
@@itscaptainadobo multiple runs of east side?! That’s intense! The run time of my footage from that trail is about 25 min. And that’s about 95% just pure riding. Was definitely feeling the fatigue with one time down. You guys are beasts! Hit me up next time you’re planning on that.
Considering im 49 and ive been jumping since riding bmxes in my primary days. So i think ive got jumping covered. Crashes happen on any bike anywhere.👌
@@MattCullen-vanti totally agree, as I mentioned in the video, crashes are going to happen, especially if we’re jumping. I definitely think we can save ourselves some unnecessary pain and suffering by being measured in our approach. Keep shredding out there! 👊
Love this! I'm not a jumper but wanna get to the point where I can. And this advice was great instead of just a "How to" video!
@@MTBQandA well if it isn’t Mr Johnnie U everybody! What’s up man! Thank you for tuning in. So happy you found it helpful. Next time you’re out here we can work on some jumping together. 😁👊
Amazing video dude. New sub here, and very happy to have found your channel. I'm 45 and always debating myself with things like this. Great content, thanks for sharing it.
@@MTB-Portugal Thank you and welcome to the Vena Cava Nation! It’s very rewarding to know you found it useful.