Definitely, I found Zach's channel a few weeks ago and now my dad has been putting his video's on at dinner every night, haha, they're pretty addictive
"I eat this stuff for breakfast poop it out and eat it again" mad me laugh pretty hard thanks for that Zack everybody has those days that test your limits and make you question why the hell am I doing this funny thing is you'll be back for more.
You're videos make me feel better about my own riding. You're a lot better rider than I am, and you still have times when you struggle like crazy. I can relate to that so much. I raced 4 harescrambles this year. 1 went good. 1 I got stuck in a mud hole for 20 minutes. One of them I was too out of shape, and the last one I wrecked myself and needed knee surgery. So I've been sitting on the couch for the past 2 months. Its frustrating to say the least.
Seeing your struggle reminded me of a time when 450 SXfs didn't have electric starts and I stupidly did a hard enduro on one.. and collapsed with heat exhaustion after trying to kick it over for the 8,000th time 🤣 . Epic video Zach, keep them coming and good luck at the next round 👍🏻
I love it. Anybody that has done it loves your insights during the good and the bad. "I love this trail even if I cant do it, I can't wait til this is over and I cant wait til the next one"
That was certainly a monumental effort my friend! This video should be mandatory viewing for high school students on how to never quit chasing your dreams despite the obstacles; metaphorically & literally!!! You most definitely have my respect Zach! Good job.
My last ride was testing my love for riding temporarily, so the fact that I can sit back comfortable and watch you struggle made me feel all that much better. I'm not the only one who has day like that because we know you're a good writer Zack.
Thanks for keeping it real!! Totally relatable, and hilarious. We have all been there. Looking forward to watching the battle of the goats video. Brushy is my favorite place to ride!
Can you do a mid year review of your beta? Very curious how you feel about it coming from a KTM. Especially seeing as you literally beat the crap out of it lolol
you put this on the interwebs because we love you for it, it's a real ride with your commentary and struggles, and the views are amazing. truly grateful you take the time to put this together and up here :)
You are my hero. My boy and I had a bad race too. Knowing that we will never be a first place rider is discouraging. But knowing we all have bad days. And it should be about having fun and trying to better ourselves.
Love these videos. Commentary is priceless. Have had days like this when I was doing all the work, not the bike. Tubliss allowed me to bring it up a couple levels. Tire pressure is a big factor when you are in terrain like that. Keep up the awesome work.
Reminds me of the lunch lady from Billy Madison.. Extra Sloppy! hahaa, win lose or draw it's still great content and we all appreciate you taking us along on these races, can't wait for the next one!
Zak I must say I only started watching your videos a couple months ago and was watching your Hatfield and McCoy videos as me and my wife was taking our 5 kids on vacation to rock house for 2 week family ordeal I watched your videos Caz you explained what was going on and your options of the people riding well me and my 2 youngest kids,son ktm125,daughter warrior rider for now,have started watching your videos at dinner time,it’s become a family tradition of sorts...please keep up with the great videos and narrative we would love to ride with ya sometime for sure🤘
Oh hunny the tears in my eyes, atta Fuckn boi, nothing like battling self defeat. Brutal when the head runs hot, you’re an awesome rider to watch, cheers to another season of riding to come!
This is the kind of content I love. Like this is my riding all the way. Ha I think a lot of us identify with this kind of ride. Thanks for posting, man.
First video I’ve watched of yours, I dig it. I haven’t raced yet and I have hit that point multiple times just riding here in Idaho, completely exhausted and defeated.
Well, you finally brought up exactly what I was thinking... You weren't getting traction at all. What was your rear tire set up? I'd think that you'd always be running a soft gummy tire with a soft mouse or tubliss at 5psi or so... I'm very curious to know what you were running. If it makes you feel any better, I'd still be stuck out there.
The godfather of enduro here in the U.S. Dick Burleson, swears by trials tires on the rear in Marquette. They used to hold the Loose Moose D14 Enduro ever year. It was a National quite a few times and I only ever rode it once. It was fun and by far the most technical and challenging enduro in the D14 series.
It wouldn't be called a hard Enduro if it wasn't hard! Love your humor and attitude - think we have all been in that dark space where you question your wisdom about buying a bike in the first place! Keep up the great videos
I feel your pain. I wouldn't even attempt this enduro and would have given up in the first 5 minutes. It looks really technical and being wet never helps. You did brilliant !
Oooooh yeah, the sweet sweet hit of a new ZachAtk1 vid. Great, back to ZachAtk1-aholic rehab. Seriously Dude, I respect your dedication to finishing and demonstrating a “never quit, never say die” example for the rest of us. Buddy, I would have pulled off the course at the first huge tire obstacle! Keep the great vids coming!
ZackAtk1, Big fan. Sorry I missed you at the Mad Moose. It's U.P. Sandstormers but you say it how you like...lol. Come back anytime we'll show you around and you cant try that trail when it's dry. I was sweeping that day and slick is an understatement.
Hey ZachAtk, that looked like one hell of a trial, well done for continuing to push through it. I do have a suggestion on the tire setup that you mentioned toward the end of the video. I run Tubliss front and rear with around 5 psi in the rear and 5-10 psi in the front depending on the conditions. The rear tire is a Shinko 525 Cheater and it hooks up very well in a large majority of terrain. The rock sections in the video would be rough with this tire as well but for the soft loam and roots it typically hooks up very well. Anyways I figured i'd throw my two cents in here for what its worth. Thanks for another great video that another rider can enjoy from the NE!
Hey Zack, with everything as wet as it was....you are way too hard on yourself....and the trail as it was....hell that looked tough! As always, thanks for the fun video's!!!
Oh, man! That was a little bit tough to watch. I think most of us have been there at one point or another. Good job getting your sh*t all back together and getting out of there in one piece!!
Love your vids Zach! I felt you may have had a tire issue long before you mentioned it near the end. Your riding skills are adequate, but I think you need to hit the gym. No substitute for being in shape. Keep em coming. I love your honest, candid self evaluations.
Watching this I don't feel so bad for thinking this was impossible for me. Nice way to hang tough Zach. I also got a cameo in your video twice! A few seconds of my 15 minutes of fame ...
Nothing wrong with the Beta, just a bad day, we all have um. Really enjoy your videos. I know they are a pain in the ass to upload, so thanks!!! PS....I love my Beta
Nice video! I was looking forward to this video. My son and I rode the Mini Moose last year in Marquette. Obviously it not nearly as technical as its designed to introduce kids to enduro in the Michigan Family Enduro Series. Amazing terrain to ride in the U.P. Sand and Rocks thats what Michigan does!!! UP Sandstormers put on great events.
Great showing Zac, can’t wait for the battle of the goats and tko vids! Also, can you share what tire and pressure you ran compared to Adams tire and pressure setup? I’m just getting into hard enduro and even got a used beta. Been loving the beta over my Ktm.
I’ve been riding for 11 years and I have some advice to help you out! #1 your rpms are extremely low on the hills which is why your stalling out. I gets it’s also about clutch fence. But you have to give it more throttle. #2 momentum is your friend. So kinda stating the obvious if you kept it going, and gave her the beans on that hill, you would have a better chance making it! I love your videos! You’ve inspired me to do hare scrambles! So I am doing my first hare scramble season and my first IXCR season as well!
Don't feel bad Zach. A) You are out there going for it B) I have ridden for years and only seem to get worse C) Everyone has bad days D) Super tough trails. Hang in there brother.
Glad u rode here. I made a trip up to the yoop the following weekend and rode here. If u ever wanna make ur way back to ride here let me know. You only touched a small portion of the place believe it or not. Thanks for the vid!! I was waiting
Man, when you said you were barely in the first mile and then later said you were at mile 5.5, I wanted to cry for you! Haha! We have ALL had days like that. Hero dirt is awesome, but the wet roots and rocks are there to ruin the party. That first time you went down hard on the trail, that's when I know I'm super fatigued and am just not riding right. Still as entertaining as ever though. Sorry you had a rough one man!!
Great vid, No matter what you say the funniest stuff. And you keep going. Lets see how you like a soft nitro mouse and a Gummy tire next time. Cant wait tell next vid. Thank you...I want to go back east to ride some of these, they look insane.
Zach, you should show a side by side video of you and one of the pros like Cody. Might have to reset the video after each checkpoint to refresh the comparison. Would be interesting to benchmark your progress over time.....
Yep, we've all been there in the extreme races. we run mefo ultra soft mousses here in the UK. Check out Paul Boltons shop Dirt Bike Spec. Bike sounds lean the way its pinging on low revs. Chase the ace, hope you find it.
Keep your head up, those trails looked super legit and traction looked minimal at best. The wrong tire and or wrong pressure on stuff like that can make a huge difference. On top of that having to wrestle a bike even just once or twice in stale stagnate high humidity is enough to push just about anyone over the edge. That's the kinda stuff you have to ride to really appreciate.
Hey man, I'm in exactly the same mindset about not blaming my equipment. But, as you acknowledged, as you gain experience you do have to find the best tire, pressure, suspension settings. Hate to say "oh it was the wrong tire" all the time but for sure, gotta find the one that works.
By far the most underrated channel on RUclips
Definitely, I found Zach's channel a few weeks ago and now my dad has been putting his video's on at dinner every night, haha, they're pretty addictive
Phoenix765 yeah I’ve been watching for about a year and a half and they are pretty addictive
I agree
Greg Estes Zach is what makes it funny
100% agree
Anyone who's ever ridden serious enduro has been there Zach, props for posting it all and keeping it real!
Well said!!
Man, I remember when zach still had fun riding dirtbikes...
I'm just poking fun, our worst days give us the most inspiration to do better.
Those days you get on the bike and you swear you've never ridden before😭😭😭
We all have those rides🤣🤣🤣
Epic content as always 🤙🤙🤙
Total respect dude I feel your pain having hit the wall myself on a couple of occasions. Regroup and live to fight another day :-)
"I eat this stuff for breakfast poop it out and eat it again" mad me laugh pretty hard thanks for that Zack everybody has those days that test your limits and make you question why the hell am I doing this funny thing is you'll be back for more.
You're videos make me feel better about my own riding. You're a lot better rider than I am, and you still have times when you struggle like crazy. I can relate to that so much. I raced 4 harescrambles this year. 1 went good. 1 I got stuck in a mud hole for 20 minutes. One of them I was too out of shape, and the last one I wrecked myself and needed knee surgery. So I've been sitting on the couch for the past 2 months. Its frustrating to say the least.
"Big straight away of sand whoops!". Welcome to Michigan 😄
Seeing your struggle reminded me of a time when 450 SXfs didn't have electric starts and I stupidly did a hard enduro on one.. and collapsed with heat exhaustion after trying to kick it over for the 8,000th time 🤣 . Epic video Zach, keep them coming and good luck at the next round 👍🏻
I’m sorry I just found this video and re-lived the struggle of this event😂😂😂. Always good riding with you bud!
11:42 that was the saddest yee haw ive ever heard :D
How have I only found this channel! Love the content
I love it. Anybody that has done it loves your insights during the good and the bad. "I love this trail even if I cant do it, I can't wait til this is over and I cant wait til the next one"
That was certainly a monumental effort my friend! This video should be mandatory viewing for high school students on how to never quit chasing your dreams despite the obstacles; metaphorically & literally!!! You most definitely have my respect Zach! Good job.
My last ride was testing my love for riding temporarily, so the fact that I can sit back comfortable and watch you struggle made me feel all that much better. I'm not the only one who has day like that because we know you're a good writer Zack.
Thanks for keeping it real!! Totally relatable, and hilarious. We have all been there. Looking forward to watching the battle of the goats video. Brushy is my favorite place to ride!
My god Zach, that was exhausting, but way to keep charging, the fact you pushed through is reason to be proud. Good Job Man.
For me one of the most relatable dirtbike videos I've ever seen!
Tons of respect Zach, love the videos!
Best dirt bike commentary videos ever. You can’t give up.
Can you do a mid year review of your beta? Very curious how you feel about it coming from a KTM. Especially seeing as you literally beat the crap out of it lolol
you put this on the interwebs because we love you for it, it's a real ride with your commentary and struggles, and the views are amazing. truly grateful you take the time to put this together and up here :)
You are my hero. My boy and I had a bad race too. Knowing that we will never be a first place rider is discouraging. But knowing we all have bad days. And it should be about having fun and trying to better ourselves.
Always honest and genuine commentary. Awesome videos. 👍
Buddy this race was crazy to watch, well done amazing effort.
I love watching your videos man!! Hope to get myself a 2-stroke so I can put myself through some of this misery. Good riding!!
So glad you show it like it is. You are a real inspiration to all the rest of us.
As a Michigan's Native in super glad to see you enjoying our awesome trail system!
Love these videos. Commentary is priceless. Have had days like this when I was doing all the work, not the bike. Tubliss allowed me to bring it up a couple levels. Tire pressure is a big factor when you are in terrain like that. Keep up the awesome work.
Reminds me of the lunch lady from Billy Madison.. Extra Sloppy! hahaa, win lose or draw it's still great content and we all appreciate you taking us along on these races, can't wait for the next one!
Nice video they really inspire me to do stuff like this
4:50 You took the words right out of my mouth. Thats some beautiful single track.
Great job. You don’t disappoint, and the inspiration is always flowing. 👍👍
Marquette is like riding on another planet. Love your videos man, keep it up!
Zak I must say I only started watching your videos a couple months ago and was watching your Hatfield and McCoy videos as me and my wife was taking our 5 kids on vacation to rock house for 2 week family ordeal I watched your videos Caz you explained what was going on and your options of the people riding well me and my 2 youngest kids,son ktm125,daughter warrior rider for now,have started watching your videos at dinner time,it’s become a family tradition of sorts...please keep up with the great videos and narrative we would love to ride with ya sometime for sure🤘
I watched Cody Webb’s mad moose video... guys like him are incredible. He made it look easy!! Keep up the good content!! Thanks.
Oh hunny the tears in my eyes, atta Fuckn boi, nothing like battling self defeat. Brutal when the head runs hot, you’re an awesome rider to watch, cheers to another season of riding to come!
I cant ride with anything more than just above flat tyres , once they get air in im off the bike more than this 😂
I believe the kids say” last time I was this early,Wendy’s still hadn’t been burned down
This is the kind of content I love. Like this is my riding all the way. Ha I think a lot of us identify with this kind of ride. Thanks for posting, man.
Thanks for sharing this Zach! Have an idea of what to expect this weekend 😬
Dude, this is how I felt at Iowa... completely defeated haha
First video I’ve watched of yours, I dig it. I haven’t raced yet and I have hit that point multiple times just riding here in Idaho, completely exhausted and defeated.
Well, you finally brought up exactly what I was thinking... You weren't getting traction at all. What was your rear tire set up? I'd think that you'd always be running a soft gummy tire with a soft mouse or tubliss at 5psi or so... I'm very curious to know what you were running. If it makes you feel any better, I'd still be stuck out there.
The godfather of enduro here in the U.S. Dick Burleson, swears by trials tires on the rear in Marquette. They used to hold the Loose Moose D14 Enduro ever year. It was a National quite a few times and I only ever rode it once. It was fun and by far the most technical and challenging enduro in the D14 series.
Hang in there brother. You rocked it I thought! Don't get down ,just keep doing work.
It wouldn't be called a hard Enduro if it wasn't hard! Love your humor and attitude - think we have all been in that dark space where you question your wisdom about buying a bike in the first place! Keep up the great videos
I feel your pain.
I wouldn't even attempt this enduro and would have given up in the first 5 minutes.
It looks really technical and being wet never helps.
You did brilliant !
These are my home trails. Right in my backyard.
Good honest video and for me, I think it might your best! As you said.. it is such a mental sport.
Idk how you guys find these fun 😂 nice job to the whole ZackAtk1 crew and anyone else who was our there, much respect
U.P. Sanstormers. not up sandstormers. U.P. is for Upper Peninsula of Michigan rode 5-6 miles of this today, I need to go take a nap.
Just found yur channel love the narration cracks me up..
Oooooh yeah, the sweet sweet hit of a new ZachAtk1 vid. Great, back to ZachAtk1-aholic rehab. Seriously Dude, I respect your dedication to finishing and demonstrating a “never quit, never say die” example for the rest of us. Buddy, I would have pulled off the course at the first huge tire obstacle! Keep the great vids coming!
ZackAtk1, Big fan. Sorry I missed you at the Mad Moose. It's U.P. Sandstormers but you say it how you like...lol. Come back anytime we'll show you around and you cant try that trail when it's dry. I was sweeping that day and slick is an understatement.
Idk how long you have been at 100k subs but congrats, have been here since 50k subs
Had days like this be4, love the channel mate fair play
Props Zack. When you get that tired , even the easy shit becomes a mountain. I think you did good. I wouldn’t last that first five minutes.
Hey ZachAtk, that looked like one hell of a trial, well done for continuing to push through it. I do have a suggestion on the tire setup that you mentioned toward the end of the video. I run Tubliss front and rear with around 5 psi in the rear and 5-10 psi in the front depending on the conditions. The rear tire is a Shinko 525 Cheater and it hooks up very well in a large majority of terrain. The rock sections in the video would be rough with this tire as well but for the soft loam and roots it typically hooks up very well. Anyways I figured i'd throw my two cents in here for what its worth. Thanks for another great video that another rider can enjoy from the NE!
Hey Zack, with everything as wet as it was....you are way too hard on yourself....and the trail as it was....hell that looked tough! As always, thanks for the fun video's!!!
Oh, man! That was a little bit tough to watch. I think most of us have been there at one point or another.
Good job getting your sh*t all back together and getting out of there in one piece!!
Beautiful place up there. I live in the northern part of the LP but visit the north often. Great trail riding!
Thanks for sharing Zak.
Keep up the hard work!!!
Finally a video with a biker like us earthlings...
Thanks a lot!!
I'm tired just watching this. Another great video.
Love your vids Zach! I felt you may have had a tire issue long before you mentioned it near the end. Your riding skills are adequate, but I think you need to hit the gym. No substitute for being in shape. Keep em coming. I love your honest, candid self evaluations.
Watching this I don't feel so bad for thinking this was impossible for me. Nice way to hang tough Zach. I also got a cameo in your video twice! A few seconds of my 15 minutes of fame ...
LETS GOOOO! 😂 love you Zach
Traction is so hard to explain to someone there. Those moon rocks will get you every time!!! 😂
I hear the more obscure the brand of your dirtbike the better you do - TM all the way baby
Nothing wrong with the Beta, just a bad day, we all have um.
Really enjoy your videos. I know they are a pain in the ass to upload, so thanks!!!
PS....I love my Beta
Tough race Zak. Way to fight through.
Great to meet you and have an awesome conversation. Hope we can ride some time soon and your video was great.
Nice video! I was looking forward to this video. My son and I rode the Mini Moose last year in Marquette. Obviously it not nearly as technical as its designed to introduce kids to enduro in the Michigan Family Enduro Series. Amazing terrain to ride in the U.P. Sand and Rocks thats what Michigan does!!! UP Sandstormers put on great events.
Good ride Zach. This was a tough one.
difficult enough to watch on its own. good commentary made this vid next level
Great showing Zac, can’t wait for the battle of the goats and tko vids! Also, can you share what tire and pressure you ran compared to Adams tire and pressure setup? I’m just getting into hard enduro and even got a used beta. Been loving the beta over my Ktm.
I’ve been riding for 11 years and I have some advice to help you out! #1 your rpms are extremely low on the hills which is why your stalling out. I gets it’s also about clutch fence. But you have to give it more throttle. #2 momentum is your friend. So kinda stating the obvious if you kept it going, and gave her the beans on that hill, you would have a better chance making it! I love your videos! You’ve inspired me to do hare scrambles! So I am doing my first hare scramble season and my first IXCR season as well!
Don't feel bad Zach. A) You are out there going for it B) I have ridden for years and only seem to get worse C) Everyone has bad days D) Super tough trails. Hang in there brother.
Glad u rode here. I made a trip up to the yoop the following weekend and rode here. If u ever wanna make ur way back to ride here let me know. You only touched a small portion of the place believe it or not. Thanks for the vid!! I was waiting
Reminds me of the last time I did the Snow Run enduro! Lol! I I quit at check 3 because I couldn’t pick the bike up again. lol! Rough one bud!
Keep it up zack love the vids
i'm being real with you tire pressure means EVERYTHING. changes everything.
Great video keep the good work up
The hanging tires gotta go. Shouldn’t put things out at head level on purpose. Think of the childrens! 🤣
Either "Let it go" or the parody "F*** it all" would've went perfect for when you tossed the bike at 24:35.
I'm a You Pee Sandstormer, I feel your pain, we've all been there. Great vid
Man, when you said you were barely in the first mile and then later said you were at mile 5.5, I wanted to cry for you! Haha! We have ALL had days like that. Hero dirt is awesome, but the wet roots and rocks are there to ruin the party. That first time you went down hard on the trail, that's when I know I'm super fatigued and am just not riding right. Still as entertaining as ever though. Sorry you had a rough one man!!
Great vid, No matter what you say the funniest stuff. And you keep going. Lets see how you like a soft nitro mouse and a Gummy tire next time. Cant wait tell next vid. Thank you...I want to go back east to ride some of these, they look insane.
Love your videos
love your vids!
I wish I would have known you were racing this event. It is legitimately in my backyard.
Zach, you should show a side by side video of you and one of the pros like Cody. Might have to reset the video after each checkpoint to refresh the comparison. Would be interesting to benchmark your progress over time.....
We'd be lying to ourselves if we said that any racer hasn't had breakdowns like that lol. good job man
Yep, we've all been there in the extreme races. we run mefo ultra soft mousses here in the UK. Check out Paul Boltons shop Dirt Bike Spec. Bike sounds lean the way its pinging on low revs. Chase the ace, hope you find it.
Keep your head up, those trails looked super legit and traction looked minimal at best. The wrong tire and or wrong pressure on stuff like that can make a huge difference. On top of that having to wrestle a bike even just once or twice in stale stagnate high humidity is enough to push just about anyone over the edge. That's the kinda stuff you have to ride to really appreciate.
Zach Atk is like graham jarvis good at riding chooses good lines makes banger content
That looks like some really tough stuff!
Hey man, I'm in exactly the same mindset about not blaming my equipment. But, as you acknowledged, as you gain experience you do have to find the best tire, pressure, suspension settings. Hate to say "oh it was the wrong tire" all the time but for sure, gotta find the one that works.
When Zak crumbles .. he remembers the RUclips money 😂