I ride trials, and could just maybe jump these logs, but I can't see how steep that hill is (camera doesn't do it justice) and would probably find myself upside down.. And that's using a 70kg 300cc! You guys are challenging some crazy stuff here! Don't hurt yourself for a bit of fun though!
As I get close to 60 I've opted to just push the bike over these big logs nowadays, I'm aiming more to survive each ride rather than challenge myself too much! But I'll happily film the younger crew.
Good advice. I can remember them being very tuff back when I was racing enduros. Once you become a better rider and a lot of practice there no longer that big of a deal although they will still throw you for a loop. But your confidence level will be high on approach.
What are the odds of being on the bog, getting ready to go riding, and receiving a video about slippery off-camber logs? Interstellar fabulousa super-synchronicity!!!
These tips work for smaller logs too, they can be unsuspecting but just as tricky and slippery. I guess our trails get more fiber, the logs aren't as massive. Some of the older logs are really soft and you can grind a groove through with the rear tire, making you feel like a Man with loads of terraforming-horsepower!!!
The very same week I got a decent skid plate on my bike, I found myself on a trail with dozens of downed trees. Big ones, little ones, massive ones above my skill level with no way around but over. Hardest ride of my life. When I got back my dad saw the skid plate all scuffed to shit and said "where the hell have you been!? And without me!?"
@@crosstrainingenduro It's amazing that even across oceans we can know each other's terrain. Much respect!!! I've been watching your videos for years, long before I even bought a dirtbike. Thanks for the inspiration!
You can do a pivot turn but you've gotta give it more throttle than normal to push you toward the outside. That way you partially dismount to the outside of the turn, with your bike leaning and biting into the log by the frame below the foot peg. Then push over and go. Having PDS helps :) The sketchy part is usually the lack of traction for the pivot to begin with.
With my prehistoric bad back and new wrecked shoulder i amuse the boys by parking next to the log, pushing the bike onto the log and then lifting the back wheel over. Then horse the bike backwards and the front follows easily. its the best way to lift a 2 ton crf.
@@crosstrainingenduro the back wheels fixed n doesnt swing from side to side so you can get a low lift on it. Chuck the bike on the log, hopefully with the peg folded up and pivot the bike around to get the back wheel on the other side. Depending on how big the log is, lift the bike upright and yank it over by doing a kinda pivot turn while stood on the log or just throw it all over by lifting the front wheel.
I watched my 13 year old son on his crf100 slip and fall multiple times over wet logs this weekend. But never frustrated or angry even when dad giggles in his helmet!
Sounds like he's got the right attitude, Jim! A lot of the teenagers I know would throw a tanstrum pretty quickly... I probably would have too at that age lol.
Cheers Adam. So much harder than the video makes it look, of course. This was just before Ben started doing gold class at hard enduro events. Those hundreds of practice hours each year have paid off!
@@crosstrainingenduro We ran into quite a few of these recently on our trip to West Virginia. We opted for the pop the front wheel over and walk the rest. Better safe than sorry. PS. the boarder to Canadia opens today.
I'm lifting the bike over seriously big logs nowadays, Adam. That spine fracture has slowed me down quite a lot! That's good news about the border, hey? If we don't get some pesky new covid variant then hopefully all the eRag stuff will be on for 2022.
Hey mate great vid like always please keep them posting mate. Will you be doing more on trials, iv brought the new gas gas 250 txt wanted to know your thoughts about using it for enduro (not extreme) thanks buddy.
I can't afford a trials bike, and also couldn't fit one in the garage as I live in an apartment... so no more trials vids for a while. Enduro riding? I figure you'd be wearing out the suspension fast. Very twitchy handling at speed. Not sure how the gearbox would go in the long term.
I'm nursing bruised ribs from a wet log slightly off perpendicular to the trail, really can put you down fast. Sad thing is I hadn't learned my lesson as the only other 2 times I have hurt myself trail riding were from the same thing.
@@crosstrainingenduro Here in Vermont loggers will lay them down on the trails parallel for their equipment to get thru wet sections, they then get over grown and make for some serious booby traps. 🤕
I use the "Static Crap" log technique, where you just launch at the log with a combo of whiskey throttle and prayer, usually sh!t yourself, and hope that you and the bike end up on the other side of the log. So far I've had mixed success with this technique, wrote off a couple of pairs of pants and walk a bit funny now...
All over Canada the clubs are into cutting logs and clearing up the tracks, Bob. This is great to see, but for those of us who enjoy the challenge it was a bit disappointing lol.
I think Barry films because it’s easier than helping his riding buds lift and pick up their bikes! 😜👍
Shhhh. No one else has realised yet lol.
I ride trials, and could just maybe jump these logs, but I can't see how steep that hill is (camera doesn't do it justice) and would probably find myself upside down.. And that's using a 70kg 300cc! You guys are challenging some crazy stuff here! Don't hurt yourself for a bit of fun though!
As I get close to 60 I've opted to just push the bike over these big logs nowadays, I'm aiming more to survive each ride rather than challenge myself too much! But I'll happily film the younger crew.
I mounted a 21" saw blade to the front of my bike. Haven't found a log I can't cut through.
Ben finds a way to impress me on every vid
I think the original Batmobile had something similar for cutting through chains?
Good advice. I can remember them being very tuff back when I was racing enduros. Once you become a better rider and a lot of practice there no longer that big of a deal although they will still throw you for a loop. But your confidence level will be high on approach.
What are the odds of being on the bog, getting ready to go riding, and receiving a video about slippery off-camber logs?
Interstellar fabulousa super-synchronicity!!!
I'm glad the timing worked, Bob! I'm surprised you still haven't spotted the mini cams I've place around your home...
These tips work for smaller logs too, they can be unsuspecting but just as tricky and slippery. I guess our trails get more fiber, the logs aren't as massive. Some of the older logs are really soft and you can grind a groove through with the rear tire, making you feel like a Man with loads of terraforming-horsepower!!!
Those small ones are treacherous when covered in leaves too, Bob
The very same week I got a decent skid plate on my bike, I found myself on a trail with dozens of downed trees. Big ones, little ones, massive ones above my skill level with no way around but over. Hardest ride of my life. When I got back my dad saw the skid plate all scuffed to shit and said "where the hell have you been!? And without me!?"
That's an awesome dad.
That sounds like good timing...
This was the exact topic I've been thinking about lately. Many of my crashes are over slippery wood. Thanks for the pro tip! 🔥💪
PNW by any chance? Wet logs seem to be very common from what I hear...
@@crosstrainingenduro It's amazing that even across oceans we can know each other's terrain. Much respect!!! I've been watching your videos for years, long before I even bought a dirtbike. Thanks for the inspiration!
You can do a pivot turn but you've gotta give it more throttle than normal to push you toward the outside. That way you partially dismount to the outside of the turn, with your bike leaning and biting into the log by the frame below the foot peg. Then push over and go. Having PDS helps :) The sketchy part is usually the lack of traction for the pivot to begin with.
Yep, we have a training vid specifically about pivot turns over logs too. Those linkages DO make it harder lol.
Great use of The Wilhelm scream
A golden oldie, Travis!
Way to much lube on the wood.. should have learned that in high school.
I've been working on a new "chainsaw tooth knobby" for this exact application. Patent pending 👍
Others would have a great incentive not to fall in front of you and hold you up too...
@@crosstrainingenduro 😂😬
With my prehistoric bad back and new wrecked shoulder i amuse the boys by parking next to the log, pushing the bike onto the log and then lifting the back wheel over. Then horse the bike backwards and the front follows easily. its the best way to lift a 2 ton crf.
Interesting... never seen it done that way. I'll have to try it with the DR650.
@@crosstrainingenduro the back wheels fixed n doesnt swing from side to side so you can get a low lift on it. Chuck the bike on the log, hopefully with the peg folded up and pivot the bike around to get the back wheel on the other side. Depending on how big the log is, lift the bike upright and yank it over by doing a kinda pivot turn while stood on the log or just throw it all over by lifting the front wheel.
Good stuff! I'm with the chainsaw commenters...go Bill Dart!
Come on JB. You can handle a log like that..
I watched my 13 year old son on his crf100 slip and fall multiple times over wet logs this weekend. But never frustrated or angry even when dad giggles in his helmet!
Sounds like he's got the right attitude, Jim! A lot of the teenagers I know would throw a tanstrum pretty quickly... I probably would have too at that age lol.
Should have watched this before my ride today. 🤕
2:55 i found myself flexing the muscles needed to do this.. Damn impressive video footage mate.
Cheers Adam. So much harder than the video makes it look, of course. This was just before Ben started doing gold class at hard enduro events. Those hundreds of practice hours each year have paid off!
@@crosstrainingenduro We ran into quite a few of these recently on our trip to West Virginia. We opted for the pop the front wheel over and walk the rest. Better safe than sorry. PS. the boarder to Canadia opens today.
I'm lifting the bike over seriously big logs nowadays, Adam. That spine fracture has slowed me down quite a lot! That's good news about the border, hey? If we don't get some pesky new covid variant then hopefully all the eRag stuff will be on for 2022.
Hey mate great vid like always please keep them posting mate. Will you be doing more on trials, iv brought the new gas gas 250 txt wanted to know your thoughts about using it for enduro (not extreme) thanks buddy.
I can't afford a trials bike, and also couldn't fit one in the garage as I live in an apartment... so no more trials vids for a while. Enduro riding? I figure you'd be wearing out the suspension fast. Very twitchy handling at speed. Not sure how the gearbox would go in the long term.
I use my trials bike as a “short range” trail bike.
Good fun. Forces a lazy sit down rider (like myself) to stand.
I'm nursing bruised ribs from a wet log slightly off perpendicular to the trail, really can put you down fast. Sad thing is I hadn't learned my lesson as the only other 2 times I have hurt myself trail riding were from the same thing.
Definitely tricky. I ws dropped in a flash by one in the middle of a corner a few weeks ago, didn't see it in time.
@@crosstrainingenduro Here in Vermont loggers will lay them down on the trails parallel for their equipment to get thru wet sections, they then get over grown and make for some serious booby traps. 🤕
I know that exact log. Even when it's dry it can be a bit of a shit to get over!
My days of riding over something like that are gone, Liam. I just experiment with different ways off the bike lol.
I use the "Static Crap" log technique, where you just launch at the log with a combo of whiskey throttle and prayer, usually sh!t yourself, and hope that you and the bike end up on the other side of the log. So far I've had mixed success with this technique, wrote off a couple of pairs of pants and walk a bit funny now...
I used this exact technique last week and now walk funny due to massive bruises in my lumbar region, Dave 🤔😂🤦♂️
i wanna ride with you guys :((
Love it👌🏼 but here in the Otway’s the logs get so slippery as soon as you put a foot on them you’re on your ass lol
Yeah you do ride in a very wet environment, but I bet you’re developing mad skills!
@@ozziejim8472 I’m a super gumby🤣
Proper application of a chainsaw may improve that trail. Great tips on log crossings, thanks !
All over Canada the clubs are into cutting logs and clearing up the tracks, Bob. This is great to see, but for those of us who enjoy the challenge it was a bit disappointing lol.
Those things are sometimes more slippery than ice. Don't push too much weight if you want to put the leg on, cause it can be harmful.
And getting boots with an 'enduro' sole instead of the mx one can sometimes give you a bit more grip too...
I suck at big logs 🪵! But I find if I give it a red hot crack I’ve got as much chance as the other bloke…..and a huge chance of fuckin up my exhaust 😆
I know that log. 😊
Ja, i know zis log!
Mais oui monsieur, c'est tres dificil!
hows ure back baz
Good thanks mate... not much change in the past six months. I can just ride a bit longer and the ache kicks in at three hours now instead of two.
@@crosstrainingenduro your doing the right thing been sat or idle is the worste thing for a back keeping moving is best cure not in all cases i know
This is why I carry a chainsaw! ;o
😁 That would be too much commonsense in our band of misfits!
@@crosstrainingenduro We do have some trails like that at the place where I ride. Then I find them.
Number 11. Save your body to keep riding daily and go around the log.
Since the spine fracture I am using that technique more often on the seriously big ones lol.
The best way is avoid them ;) the bravest way is bunny hope them :)
he tried that on a "big wet log"?...that's gross