I'm "That Guy" on This Trip, Aren't I? 5 Days on Dirt Bikes in Canada, Day 1
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- Опубликовано: 24 авг 2024
- Despite nearly dying the last time I traveled to British Columbia to ride dirt bikes with the @TractioneRag crew, I signed up to return this year for the Big Rock Candy Mountain dirt bike riding event: a week-long extravaganza of pristine singletrack, high desert riding, amazing food, great friends, and one of the coolest campout locations on the planet.
Day one of five days riding dirt bikes in Canada didn't go well for me. I started out pretty slowly and quickly discovered that I was in way over my head. I thought that was the worst until I discovered that I lost my phone on the trail somewhere and had to separate from the group to go back and find it. After catching up with the group we rode dirt bikes down the infamous descent that claimed a certain popular RUclipsr's desire to ever ride dirt again.
I'll be honest, this dirt bike riding trip was a lot for me. I lack both the skills and the physical fitness to be successful on this kind of hard enduro riding. Still, the only way out is through, and I was determined to survive this trip without quitting along the way. Did I make it? Well, you'll just have to subscribe to find out...
Big shout out and thanks to @spitescorner for suffering through this experience alongside me. I couldn't have done it without you, my man.
3rd person footage courtesy of Nick Dunlop: / foundmoto
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Huge thanks to Dallas and the Traction eRag crew for this opportunity.
Want to come up and hang out with me in this same area while improving your off road riding skills? Check out www.tractionerag.com/xtadvdork for details on the event we're running at the end of the summer!
Are there multiple 1-week sessions for that adv-training event? Which do you plan to attend?
Before anyone is an expert they are a beginner…dirt biking is a humbling sport, the main aim is to A: enjoy yourself B:come home safe (in no particular order!) well done - my one piece of advice to any beginner is ‘momentum is your friend’ 👊🙏😀
One piece of advice that changed my dirt life is weight the outside peg use your outside knee to brace balance the bike
Hey Dork, remember those people in the comments who always bashed you for not demonstrating “proper” off roading when you would make videos on your Norden or Africa Twin or whatever? Well, I think this is what they were expecting you to do...
This is awesome. I could watch you do this all day.
and yet...I'm sure they'll have a problem with this, too ;)
Fake it till you make it.... its got me thru 61 years! lol.
Dallas and crew are always a good time! Thanks for sharing and looking forward to part 2
I said it on the Trailer video and I will say it here:
something I learned very quickly, and something I think the Dork knows as well. For us riders that are overweight, when the ride gets tough we let our brains tell us we are not capable of doing something because of our weight and that makes the ride 100 times harder than it needs to be. There has been many rides where I thought I was WAY in over my head. then it clicked that I was over reacting and I completed the ride a better man. Like Dork said towards the end "okay fine worth it"
Great comment Bruce. Most of this is mental.
You're lucky to survive that trip. I bet the next time will be substantially easier.
I once witnessed my friend scraping along a barb wire fence. I'm a bit triggered watching those portions of the track.
In the movie "On Any Sunday", Malcolm Smith rides right through a barbed wire fence 😮
@@elgringoec I'll have to watch that again. I need to buy some goggles, lol.
@@friedaspyder8485
I watched it in the movie theater when it came out. It was impressionable. I'll never attempt going through a barbed wire fence. That's a battle I'd have every expectation of losing!!
I LOVE the dirtbiking in Kamloops! Wish I was there! Ride safe Big D.
Ben great job on the video- had a blast riding with you and hanging out at the Dallas Compound. Keep it flowing Ben and I look forward to riding with you again someday!
I know you are not primarily a dirt bike rider, but boy does this look like a blast! So jealous! I'm a huge Traction eRag / Barry Morris fan. Can't wait to watch part 2!
@@tbank86q Barry is the Best! The views are spectacular!!!!!
I love how the first place they send you guys is a single track with a barb wire fence on the right to up the difficulty by at least 100%...Great ending with Jake exhausted and on his back!
The fence only really affects your perception most times. Unless you’re like me when I was riding alone in south eastern BC and ran over some “extra” wire that wrapped itself around my rear hub. Took almost an hour to get it out of there! 😂
How is your comment 2 weeks old on a 1 day old video?
@@ThisTall
Probably saw the video early on Patreon
I am really enjoying this series. That's exactly how I feel sometimes when going with friends on really challenging off-road trails. Thanks for sharing
Welcome to Kamloops! We enjoy punishing people on the trails here lol. Great seeing you at the Touratech Rally, keep up the awesome content 👍🏻
Great piece of content.....I have to hand it to you. You walk the walk and talk the talk. The camera doesn't lie..this is a very truthful documentation of what's to encounter terrain wise in the wild. I can't wait to see the rest of the days.
I can fully appreciate that imposter syndrome feeling, this kind of stuff can be so humbling. Kudos for filming yourself doing these challenging single tracks, you're inspirational! I live in BC and I just got back from doing some single track on Vancouver Island, but nothing that hard!
Dork, thought you’d enjoy hearing this. As you know I’ve been following since 2020. My kids were 3 and 1 then. They’re 7 and 5 now. Every time I click one of your videos and your “theme song” Excitebike thing plays they come running and grinning excited to see the “funny motorcycle videos”. 😂
lol I love it.
I have grandkids in that age range and have two six year olds riding solo.
Was hoping for to longer videos for this adventure. Fingers crossed for the next one.
Good on ya for getting out of your comfort zone. I had the same experience - adventure riding, touring, and single-track are all completely different skill sets. It seems like type-2 fun but each time I've done it there's a little bit of growth, less suckage, and more fun.
Welcome to BC where we let our riding do the talking.
Is there lots of public land to ride on in BC?
@@airadaimagery692 Endless. Most of BC is public land and there are only a few areas that are restricted. Definitely more over the years, but still far from a shortage of riding.
@@tribalbc thanks for the information. Some people are saying its seasonal due to snow. What time frame during the year would be considered safe to go?
@@airadaimagery692 March to October
High altitude late July to early September
Lower altitudes can be quite dusty July to early September
So depends what you want to do for time to go.
You are always "that guy"😊 but that’s what we love about you!❤
Dallas puts on some good rides. I've done some with him in the past and had a fantastic time. It's good to see you're getting out on one of his epic rides.
UTAH!! 😁
@@dallas_shannon I have a new bike. I need to get back there!
That certain RUclipsr Spite had worked with had some very odd reasoning to just altogether quit doing off-road biking... I don't wanna judge too much, but for him to entirely stop off-roading I believe it to be mind-numbingly ridiculous and just jumping to an extreme conclusion based on a one time very intense excursion. There are such things as day rides on medium to low skill level trails... Enough said.
Pro tip. Throttle now. Say oh $h!t later. Lol.
I just picked up a ktm 300 xc-w I've been loving the single track.
I'm currently on the idaho bdr in one of the few locations with cell service and figured I'd watch some dork.
Yeah, I agree.
But on the 300, throttle control is key.
Great trails. Great video. Love it!
Looks like the duffy-greenstone area or perhaps Inks. Definitely some tech in those areas, but also lots of nice open flow.
Not being judgmental or anything but have you taken offroad enduro courses.
Have done a couple of Chris Birch courses (many other good instructors out there as well), the amount of info and learning from just a single days instructions is crazy. Helps to unlearn some of the bad riding habits we have and get closer to proper technique.
Keep on riding, the struggle is part of it.
You did great Ben! Pleasure to meet you and cool video! I can’t wait for next year!!
Thanks Ben for that awesome video. Amazing riding, welcome back to our country. Amazing views and great trails. Looking forward to the next episode. Thank you.
Friggin awesome brother 👊 challenging yourself within reason is what makes it so fun. great experience up there eh?
Adventure is adversity recounted at leisure. Congrats on persevering through some heinous terrain. I was exhausted and mentally drained just watching your endeavors.
That all looks like so much fun. I love going on these sorts of rides when my family would go camping out in the mountains. I haven't had a dirtbike for a few years, but I've been riding them for almost 25 years now and I can't wait to get another one. Glad you had fun out in the Canuck sticks!
Great video. I think everyone should ride dirt if they can...teaches you how to handle so many different situations and terrains and builds confidence as you progress. It's also a dam good workout 😂
Great comment and soooo true.
Except for the absolutely trickiest parts, this looks like a blast. I bet I would be dead-exhausted way before the end however. Still, would love to ride this!
I’ve never heard someone complain so much while riding……. And doubting yourself so much. Not just this video either…..
Fantastic video, glad no one got hurt but I found it hilarious 😂
Love that you keep pushing and progressing. Good on ya.
I ride better when my physical condition is better. Its the number one improvement I can make, right now, I'm pretty fat, but if I had a five day trip planned I'd start to drop a few kilos. Looks like a great ride, makes me want to get out there.
This is a fun watch
Gas it Dork!! Love it buddy!!
good advice... the bike is capable... need to use the power of the bike... that is acceleration when you have traction, and braking when you have traction..... good practice for you
Great video and even cooler that you're only about an hour away from where I grew up. Never did get the chance to ride around Kamloops though.
You are definitely that guy!
I'm just getting into dirt bike riding at the age of 42 which I think was a wise move for me. If I were younger, I'd want to keep up and push my limits. But at this age, I'm in it for myself. Just to have fun, be safe and be in the outdoors.
Hit me up if you're ever in Spokane and want to go for a ride together.
If you enjoyed this, come poke your head in at The Adventure Bike Gathering in Vernon in September. Just a group of people playing in the woods having a good time. Solid mix of every type of terrain. Total choose your own adventure.
i was at Grizzbait last year a week before you --- and this here looks wayy easier --- thanks for the content
LOL this was the warm up day...
Dude, that was some tough riding. Truly appreciate how real you always are. I also appreciate the love for Spite. Both of you seem like good people.
I know you found it hard but the more you do it the easier it is and will improve your riding skills ten fold across the board.
I encourage everyone to ride enduro more.
That looked soooo FUN! I’m jelly.
I live on the coast kamloops is pretty open country in comparison to down here it hard steep single track or logging roads to blast along wetter too so more effort to keep it on track and upright .
That looked like some seriously crazy stuff, but I really enjoyed the video. Keep up the good work.
Hell yeah! Looks like a good time so far!
I'm watching this thinking "better you than me". I did plenty of dirt roads in my much younger years because that's all we had, and the bike was my mode of transportation. Fell with and without passenger, rode in monsoon-like rain, ran over small animals, damaged the bike more than once, clogged bike so badly with clay that the wheels wouldn't turn, and watched friends get hurt. Rode during the day and often at night, and usually without a helmet. I now rarely leave the pavement. Good for you for taking this challenge. Stay safe.
Sounds like a life well lived! 💪🏻
Great stuff.
If u can't get to the camping spot, what's the point of having camping gear
I laughed so hard with every God Damn It cuz that’s exactly what I would’ve been sayin 😂 Glad you survived so far !
Best content I’ve watched in a long ass time
Rides like that can be great fun but exhausting none the less. Thanks.
There's a reason most dirt bike riders are young and skinny.
Yo that barbed wire at 10min could make a regular fall into an expensive helicopter ride.
Dork I'll will say this you Damn sure don't quit!!!🤣And being from sunny Florida what the hell is that white stuff on the ground?????? 😂
Thank you for doing this Ben! That way I don't have to! There are those who call me... Tim?
What is your favorite color?
@@DorkintheRoad blue… no yelloooooooo…….
5:08, I fell into that fence... hahaha
Satan is da bomb, dude, and don't be fffing late to the van!
I need to practice my riding so I can go back next year.
If only I could afford more than one bike...
Nice work Dork I think you did better than I would. Remember you wont improve if you don't push yourself. Obviously fitness is n issue to why you are struggling so much. Get fitter and you'll find this easier. Keep p the good work
dang that looks fun!
Welcome to the Canadian wilderness...we don't have trails...we make the trails.....Garth
Honestly listening to yor 300l, is why I sold mine. Not enough power for big hills.
Looked like fun!
This is a 250F
😮😮😮
A 450 would tear it up over there. Have you seen the new CF Moto 450?
Aw man I wish I had known you were coming to kamloops! I live here and have a tenere 700, I would have joined
Good Stuff...getting some work in.... nice job!!!
Yayyyy you got ur phone! Lol
Glad to see your enjoying your adventure “North of the Wall” …
Found that strangely entertaining.
Can’t wait to explore BC in August!! Amazing video
Let that dam clutch out so that bike can get up some dam traction 😂will you
Great riding and video. 💪
Need to get a Rok Form mount and hopefully no more falling phones
Awesome video Ben, I feel your pain😆
At least your outdoors having fun . I thought you did good
Kijiji in BC is loaded with "heavily used Dirt-bike boots, some damage" dunno why.
Looks Brutal... You know it is good when you're choice on some of that single track is stick your line OR barb wire fence on one side... Tree on the other!
Welcome back to British Columbia!
I would love to try this with my DRZ! Hopefully next year I can get south to Kamloops and join.
That trail looks hard AF. At least you have the right bike for it
Dork! I came here for your KLR content and haven't left. With that said, think you would make it on the klr?
LOL no way. Maybe someone could, but not me.
The Noob is so skinny you would think he could just float over the trail.
Those trails look great, I’ve never ridden in Canada. May have to get up there sometime soon. Things are already too dry and dusty here in Bend :-(
Ride the Alberta/BC border. Lots of great trails and we have had lots of rain. Check out the Atlas riding area near Coleman Alberta. Every type of trail and some steep single track. Something like 1900 kilometers of trails in the area
I just figured out who you are! You are the voice in my head when I am riding in unknown territory. Ask if the other riders are saying "it's not too bad".
Ah yes, the forest primeval, as for our intrepid adventurers, a jaunt of great adversity, desperate longing & terrible luck....
hard single track..you did ok Dork..stay with it..part2..? :0)
Hey, I don’t wanna point this out but I’m sure you know. But uhhhh you can be more nibble by being lighter.
Sorry didn’t know how else to say it.
I cut out the booze myself to shed some.
Yeah, when I see a single width trail hanging off the side of a sheer drop-off it makes me nervous..... lol, kinda like I'd prefer
an old XT225 until I got down somewhat? It is a beautiful place if ya can get thru w/ no broken parts - on your body? I'm too
old too recover fast so I must pace myself these days.... glad you made it. peace
"" WATCH OUT for that TREE !! "" ~ You aren't ever alone in the woods - Aliens & bears both will eat your arse up !
So much to see, so many feet to fall.... Ohh yeah, I wish I could go try this. peace
TW200.. Would work good in those woods. A+ Video.
i assume when you bottomed out you were sitting? if so there is your issue
As for the last climb, that would have been right foot off and used as a balancing aid /stepping stone foot with left foot firmly pressing into peg 🙂 you are still trying to win hills with revs, it doesn't work - position of weight , balance and clutch give traction - keep going Ben, keep going and keep smiling through the sweat and tears heheh we all do it - or you can go back to scooters on tarmac - not much of a choice now is it bud 🙂
Or, he could just join the Monday morning quarterback team.
Excellent !
I managed to huck my Criffie over some rocks and into a ditch this morning....oops. Good thing I had the Outback bars on....some scuffs and scrapes now. I baled and landed on my feet.
Great edit on the intro.
I'm too old for this stuff. My idea of roughing it is being stuck in traffic on a hot day.
Great video! For this kind of slow riding, can the CRF450RL (with fixed ECU) do as well as the CRF250F ?
I still love you.
Welcome to BC! Tough terrain, rewarding riding!
Is there lots of public land to ride on in BC?
@@airadaimagery692 Tons and Tons, yes. Most of BC is backcountry that you can ride on.
@@CCitis it looks like the best riding on the planet.
@@airadaimagery692 it could be up there for sure! Only issue is it is seasonal, that area near Kamloops will have lots of snow. And it gets real hot in the summer…
@@CCitis thanks for the information. I’d like to vacation there and take my bike. What months would be best to plan?
For all the residents of the Dallas area, we will see you there. ;)
Send it, Tim!
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That particular RUclipsr you didn’t mention is softer than a tootsie roll fruit cup.