Trying not to die at Windrock Bike Park!
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- Опубликовано: 9 июл 2024
- Windrock Bike Park is NO Joke! I made my return there last weekend after not being on the bike for about 4 months, that was a rude awakening!! I was literally trying not to die the whole time!
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Toogy! As a Personal Development Coach i am allergic to negative self talk. Not in your head or leaking out the mouth. Especially on the trail. You Do Not suck! Its the 1st ride! Even Pros need a season warm up right? You are an mountain biker..riding a DH gavity park. Takes courage to be on the trail. We live in a MTB bubble but None of this iSh is normal to the average person. Keep at it champ! (okay rant done allergic reaction) 😂😂🤣👍🏽
-Sam
Thanks Sam! yeah I was a little down on myself, but I think I was expecting to just jump on the bike and pickup where I left off last year! haha.
I'd definitely recommend Bailey's first, it's still gnarly and there are some insane trails there, but overall there is more variety and a couple of nice flow trails that you can rip down without feeling like you are on death's door at all times like Windrock haha.
Windrock is gnarly bro. Here's my suggestion having ridden there (friendly plug for my channel :D) 1. Let some air out of your tires. With as steep as windrock is and as gnarly as it is, traction is king. Having firm tires wont let you go fast or feel confident if you're bouncing off everything. 2. Do the same thing to your suspension. Seriously, people always increase pressure at the park, but windrock you should be running trail or softer pressures for that extra grip. 3. Breathe and chill. Like Paul the Punter did in his video, breathing and singing a song will let you focus more and find that flow state.
That was gnarly dude, for 4 months off the bike. Definitely not the first place I'd choose to ride haha!!
Solid advice! I actually did lower my tire pressure, fork and shock after the first couple of runs to soften things up a bit and hopefully get a bit more grip. It really helped!
@@ToogyHowser
Good advice above.
Also, if you get a little consecutive practice there, you will naturally loosen up a little tension. Tension, hard braking, and deathgrip is the enemy at windrock because it sucks your energy. If you can find any mental or physical way to release tension and stay calm and loose in a low attack position then do THAT.
A big thing is to learn where the good braking spots are on the trails and calmly and loosely brake before running a rough section low and with good balance while off the brakes. Conservation of energy man.
@@sham8723 yo this advice is vital with the calm, loose and LOW attack position. anyone who rides aggressively will benefit so heavily from reading this and reminding themselves while riding!
I'm taking a first-timer to Windrock tomorrow. Can't wait to see his face after the first run.
Windrock looks so sick! I hope you heal up fast. I give you respect for attempting the black trail after getting hurt.
it's super sick! Thanks! hopefully good to get back riding in a few weeks!
I’ve just found your channel, and this was obviously a while ago, but I don’t think you suck at all. When you watch RUclips, it’s easy to get the idea everyone else is a superstar, who can ride massive drops and jumps and hop their way up technical climbs without dabbing. Actually, the majority of us are bang average and spend a lot of time sh***ng ourselves. Thanks for keeping it real 😀
Thanks Paul! yeah I think the struggle is that sometimes in my head I think I'm a better rider and then end up being reminded I'm not once on some of these gnarly trails haha.
Man, you weren't lying. That place is gnarly AF. Even with the GP effect, you can tell those trails are steep. Mucho respecto for getting back up and continuing!!!
yeah man, it's so steep! and even the "blue" rated trails should be black rated! haha
Looks not that steep but then you hear the tires scraping as he is sitting still
@@oklahotb3217 yeah exactly! haha
My first time there I found myself on waterfall trail. Was so fun yet SO scary and gnarly! Love Windrock!
Yeah it’s damn scary there almost all the time haha
Easy on your self Toogy. Going from riding in Ontario to Windrock takes lots of balls. You have to expect the odd crash , good progression from your last run there. I bet the drier weather certainly helped. Keep at it
yeah man, the dry conditions where great! Almost going too fast on some spots haha
Hey nice video. I’ve been watching your videos since you started and I have to say your production quality is improving. I liked the filming on this one and actually liked to commentary over-dub you did after. Keep up the good work.
Thanks man! I'm trying to get better at delivering a tight edit, not too much un-necessary stuff.
Dude! That place scares the crap out of me. Good on ya for doing it scared. Nothing but cool stuff happens when we push our limits.
yeah man, it's the name of the game, gotta push ourselves to get better!
Really nice to see the weather clearing up and you on your bike! Great video!
Thanks man! Had to drive 10 hours to find decent weather haha, still a few more weeks up here before I can hit the local trails
Toogy you are an awesome rider and you tube star . The double black trail was part of the pro downhill race . I walked the course in the mud and watched racers ride down hills we couldn't walk down . Wind rock is no joke . Give new prospective on #keepyourfeetonthepedals. A day riding and progressing is better then a day in the house . How to see you in TN again . Knoxville is where the trails are centered in this part or TN . Keep the great content coming . Can't wait for the bailey's bike park video
Thanks man! you're right, a day at Windrock is huge progression no matter what! Bailey MTB park was a blast with Steady Spin, can't wait to show you guys that next week!
Great video Toogy. Thanks for putting yourself out there and showing what we ALL go through. I could actually feel the awkwardness of your riding. Worst feeling in the world (riding nervous and stiff). Brush it off dude. It's the first ride of the season and you are going to have a great year! Thanks again!
Thanks man! Yeah the next day at bailey was a lot more relaxed and fun! I think I was just expecting to jump back into riding where I left off last year
I have been to many challengeing trails and bike parks but wind rock is by far the most challenging park i have been to.
Totally agree!
Dude, such a fun trip.. You did great, don't be too hard on yourself. To that end it'd be neat to do a progression video where your earlier WR runs are splitscreened with more recent runs - same trails obviously. I would be you have better riding habits now, and are much quicker, and more confident. Can't wait for the NE bike park tour this summer!! \m/
yeah man! I should try that! yeah can't wait for more gravity trips!
I tried to ride in Ontario a few days ago. There was no snow on the trails but they weren't even close to dry!
Glad you made it out to Windrock tho. It looks good there!
It's great there! Wait until you see next week's video at Bailey, it was an awesome day that ended in dramatic fashion! haha
That trail is INSANE!
Yeah man totally insane!
You did well for the first ride of the year at such a challenging park. First video of yours I saw was at Buckwallow and you progressed a ton since then. Video looking more professional too. Hope to see you next week for slush fest at sir sams.
yeah I will have to see, my ribs are hurting pretty bad right now haha, plus it's a sick long drive there haha, I guess not as long as Windrock, but for a day trip it's killer!
🤘well done . Once u get used to the speed is much better . Im facing with the same issues
thanks man! yeah it's hard to completely let go of the brakes and trust yourself!
Nice way to start the season! Pushing it hard from the start🤙 Sabrina and I cannot wait till the next group ride, any plans on the chalkboard yet?
Pretty sure it’s gonna be Sunday April 15th at Turkey Point, it’s their spring kicker and gonna just piggy back on that I think
@@ToogyHowser Alright Alright Alright.. But April 15th is a Monday so I hope to mean the 14th and we cannot wait to see you there
Sending It Softly yes the 14th!!!
I always hate getting that first crash out of the way. Hopefully that's the worst you'll see this year!
yeah let's hope!
Thanks for posting the good , bad & ugly in this video ! Nice to see an honest video ! Good for the new guys , like me to see ... New Subscriber !
Thanks! Just trying to keep it real!
Man you were flying through that flow trail! I started recording my rides on my GoPro so I'm familiar with the GoPro effect too lol. I'm also familiar with the absolute drain of confidence that comes with a wreck like that.
Also, it's crazy seeing your skills progress from the earlier videos, next time before you say that "you suck" you should check out where you used to be at!
yeah man, true story! I just think in my head I expect to be better haha
Glad you made it through alright hopefully what a way to start off the season you just go full out dont ya!! #dontforgettotorquethehandlebars
yeah I jumped in HEAD first haha, literally! I did torque the bars, so not sure what happened ugh.
@@ToogyHowser Your Funn Bars wanted to make sure you had extra Funn!!
except they weren't my Funn bars haha, they are Diety 787s on the Reign ;)
Sick!
Sick AF!
I'm just West of you in Nashville man. I've been day dreaming of going to windrock one day but I DEFINITELY don't have the right geometry or travel to ride those trails. One day though!
I can't think of anything scarier than riding a downhill park without ever having ridden it before.. and without having a guide to ease you into it.
It is pretty intimidating!! This wasn’t my first rodeo here, we went last fall, but I’m still pretty new to mtb in general lol
did you go by yourself? I am thinking of going this Saturday by myself. I'm a novice pretty capable on an mtb but was curious if its kosher to show up solo? And also I don't have a full face helmet. Is that an issue??
I did go with others, but you can certainly go by yourself, lots of people to hook up with and ride with most likely. I'd really recommend a full face helmet though! It's the gnarliest place I've ever ridden! Even the "easy" trails are steep and crazy!
Toogy Howser MTB
Thank you for such a quick reply. I think I’ll order a full face helmet as all I’ve got are skate type helmets that I wear for bmx.
Wow the last section of the trail for a beginner is really strange, but with more practice ridebale.
Nice video. Hopefully you get well.
Best Wishes from germany
Thanks! hoping to be back riding soon!
How did those Runn tire inserts work out?
Good I think haha, I still need to play around with tire pressures more and get used to them
Man I wish I could go there! \m/
Awesome! Im right there with you Toogy. I just started really riding DH park 2018. Check out my "Progression" video and you know im right there with you. Im a big guy 6'1" 250+lbs The awsome thing is you tried!! There is always a first time. Then keep at it. Then its "normal" like the 1st time riding a bike 👍🏽🙌🏽🤙😂
Be Safe
Sam
Thanks man! yeah this was actually my second time to Windrock, but it was the first time on a bike about 3 months! haha, rude awakening!
Hello Toogy, I have been watching your videos lately and I would like to know that if you had any issues with the Giant Reign 2. I am about to get one so I need to know the pros and cons of this bike. I will be happy if you tell :) Keep shreddin'
It’s been a great bike! Only thing I changed on it was 203mm rotor front and back and metal pads and different bars, but other than that’s it been great and taken everything I have thrown at it!!
Toogy Howser MTB Thanks for the answer, what about the rear hub? Some say the engagement is low. And is it a loud hub?
Well it's not as good as something like a Hope or DT Swiss, but it's not bad. It's better than the stock hub on my Roscoe for example. It's not a loud hub, it sounds decent though.
Personally thought you were doing great. Don't be sorry it's refreshing to see somebody progressing from the bottom up.
Thanks man, yeah in hindsight I wasn't doing too bad I think in my mind I was just expecting to be better haha
Ironically right before you said you sucked you were impressing me immensely LOL
Welcome back to the MTB, hope your okay. Sounded like that fall hurt. How else you going to know your limits without reaching them, good ride 🤙
thanks! yep! yeah I'm ok, just a little sore, rode the next day at Bailey and had a blast!
@@ToogyHowser very cool, good to hear.
At our age you’re lucky you didn’t break a clavicle. Dude with the pink sweatshirt looks like he was riding my 2019 Roscoe 🤙🏻
yes, I'm lucky for sure! And he was rocking a hard tail, not sure which one though, it might have been a Santa Cruz Chameleon
Toogy Howser MTB Roger that! Next time Highland in NH!
yeah it's on the list for this year for sure!
Toogy Howser MTB Highland and Thunder Mountain are both exactly the same distance from my house but I haven’t been yet.
Windrock is the scariest place I've ever ridden
you and me both!
Toogy Howser MTB wait until you’re here in BC
@@denismacfarlane255 oh man haha, I hope I get to BC this summer!
You prefer this place or Baileys. I watched your baileys video too. Nice uploads man.
For my level I prefer Baileys! Windrock is great and I’ll be heading their again soon but Baileys has a little more to offer for my skill level and I don’t feel like I’m on the edge of death the whole time like I do at Windrock haha
Toogy Howser MTB ok perfect reply. So windrock is a lot steeper/gnarlier.
Chad it’s just that Windrock doesn’t have any trails you can take it easy on, everything is steep and gnarly!! Bailey has some areas that are just as steep and gnarly but have more variety overall
Riders should be required to wear a full-face helmet for windrock.
I agree completely! I would never ride there without a full face, elbow, knee pads and body armor!
Looks like you put your Cushcore to work!
yep, still need to dial in my pressures, what do you run in yours?
Toogy Howser MTB I run 20 psi on most of my rides. When doing very long climbs or long transitions, I’ll run 25-30 psi range and then drop to 20.
i saw me in the video 6:08 on the V10
nice! is that a Windrock rental? what are they like?
@@ToogyHowser Thats actually my 2016 Santa Cruz V10C with a fox float x2 in the rear. :D but Santa cruz has made a beast of a downhill bike, plows through tech and jumps amazingly. follow me on instagram @benjamin_cerny
More nerve than me!
Thanks Dad :)
He hnew he had no business going there.....