First Time Mountain Biking Vail Lake (Enduro, Matco, 4114 and Jumpline MTB Trails) June 7, 2020
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- We had a couple days of cool weather so I decided to headed out to Vail Lake and ride for the first time. I have been hearing about this place for a long time but haven't had the chance to go out here. Francisco has ridden here a few times so he showed me around. There are 8-10 trails but the majority are XC trails. We hit the 4 best trails; Enduro, Matco, 4114, and Jumpline.
Trails Ridden:
Tippy Top Enduro DH Trail, 0.25 mi, -17.6% average grade
Matco DH Trail, 1.29 mi, -8.4% average grade
4114 DH Trail, 0.4 mi, -16.7% average grade
Jumpline DH Trail, 0.4 mi, _3.7% average grade
I know this is a mountain biking channel but with all the media coverage with protesters and riots I just felt that I had to share my views on everything since I myself has experienced racism throughout my life. In no way will I ever fully understand how it is to be a black person in this country but I have been discriminated all my life. My parents came to America from Vietnam in 1975. My parents were sponsored by an amazing Mormon family in Provo Utah where I was born. There was a lot of hate against Vietnamese back then. There wasn't very many Vietnamese people in Utah and I was discriminated against all the time. I've been jumped by older kids at parks just because I was Vietnamese. These kids were taught to be racist from their parents and family. Most of these people didn't even understand that my father as on the same side as the Americans. My father was a high ranking officer with the South Vietnamese Army and fought along side the Americans against the North Vietnamese Communist.
I carried a lot of this anger with me throughout my childhood. It wasn't easy being a Vietnamese kid in the 80's. I moved to California in 1986 it was better here but there was still racism.I got into a lot of fights as a kid, been suspended many times and carried a lot anger for most of my childhood. Once my father died when I was 12 my life spiraled out of control. I was locked up at 15 years old and served a lot of time in the California Youth Authority. It was while I was locked up that I was able to reflect on my life. I understood where all my anger came from and how I ended up in there. I also understood that all those racist people in Utah were probably angry themselves because they most likely lost a family member to the Vietnam war. They didn't understand that my family loved America, they looked at us as the enemy. Once I was able to forgive all those people that yelled racial slurs at me or family for absolutely no reason, I was finally able to let go of my anger.
It is horrible whats going on in this country and I have experienced racism and police brutality but we cant hate all police officers. Most police officers are good people who have a hard job to protect our communities. If we hate ALL police officers because the actions of a few than we are no better than racist people who discriminate against people because of their race, religion, etc. We need to judge individual people from their character.
Don't judge anyone based on looks, get to know them and see if they are a person who shares similar views and values. Everyone is different and makes the world more interesting, make friends and have fun!
Glad you liked Vail Lake, great times as always!
Yup 💯 judge people from their character not what they look like.
Yo Tommy we were the people you met at the end. Thanks for meeting us and giving us stickers!
You're welcome 🤘 it was nice meeting you guys! Hope you guys had fun
Most real intro I've heard in a while. Pure honesty.
Thanks brotha 🤘 with everything going on I just wanted to share my experience but despite all the racism I have let go of my anger and forgiven the racist
Great personal story Tommy (well not great, heartbreaking to hear a 7yr old being treated that way, no other parent stood up for you?) , my youngest of 5 is Chinese...and i can see it coming as she gets older, thankfully we (a white family) dont get funny looks anymore bc more and more people have adopted across racial lines...but i have seen the "sneeze/cough" reactions toward her! Makes papa bear rage!
Unfortunately no one stood up for me, it was just different back then. I am so fortunate that things are better now, especially in Southern California, my kids have friends of different races and its so cool to see. Our country has a long way to go but it's getting better. It's amazing that you adopted your daughter from China ❤️
@@TommyHuynh It is better that way for sure, same w/ all 5 of my kids. I was adopted so it was me giving back the Blessing and man has it been a gift from on High!
It's not ranting, it's educating and healing.I my self am a survivor of racism being a Mexican.Ignorance is the enemy.By telling our stories good will come, but people must listen to us.Peace
Yes 💯 I agree
Say your feelings...people need to hear each others struggles right now. Humanizing each other is helpful in times like these
Mountain biking is awesome cause anyone can do it that is physical able to ride (even people that can’t walk, there’s a type of bike that they can use). Your bike can’t judge you so get out shredding, my friends. ❤️
When is wreckless riders website going up? Really want a t shirt and sticker!
It's been so hard with everything going on with the restaurant. You can buy a shirt with Venmo, PayPal or Zelle just email me wrecklessridersmtb@gmail.com
Thanks for sharing your insightful outlook with what's going on in society right now. I believe if you have been discriminated against for any reason,you know somewhat,what it is like to be black. I'm supportive of those against racism/discrimination in all flavors. For someone to dislike or think they are better than another human being because of social status or the color of skin is just mind boggling to me(I'm a black male).I just want to bad apples so to speak to be held accountable for there actions. No matter what side your on be it the police force or protesters... BTW enjoyed the video a lot bro keep them coming & I'm glad the restaurant is back up and running.🖖🤙
Thanks brotha 🤘 I really can't understand how someone can dislike another person just because they are different. I think if people travel more or get to know people and understand other cultures, food, music they will find it impossible to be racist.
@@TommyHuynh Say no more botha.👍
Hell yeah, Tommy on the vid and especially the intro talk. If everyone rode mountain bikes the world would be a better place. Discrimination and racism of any kind is BS and inexcusable. Keep rippin' bud!
Thanks brotha 🤘 I agree 💯. Mountain biking is one of the very few sports that I have not experienced racism. I had tons of fights due to my race skateboarding, snowboarding and golf
Hell yah Tommy, good video man. I totally agree with you about what you were saying about supporting both the peaceful protesters AND the good police who keep us safe. It's the bad apples that make people hate them all and that's not right. I have a cousin who is in law enforcement so I support what he does, and I also support protesting injustices. I don't feel like I have to choose one side or the other in that regard. Also, I faced discrimination when I moved to the States when I was 8 from Costa Rica. I didn't speak great English and I was picked on and teased a lot. I made friends with the Mexicans and a Black kid. But eventually I became friends with everyone. That's my nature and my culture, to try and get along with everyone and be sensitive to people's differences. My daughter will grow up with those values. Vail Lake looks sick. I want to go check that out now. I like the jump lines, they look fun!
Yes 💯 , if we hate all police officers due to the actions of a few than we are no better than a racist
Waiting anxiously for the Snow Summit opening weekend video.
I will have something posted today at 3pm
Its hard to look forward down the trail when you have so much happening in front of you . That is the most difficult aspect of mountain biking and need a special kind of gift to do it really well and those are the people at the top of the sport that have that ability .
Yes 💯
Nice
Thanks brotha 🤘
Quick and dirty! Glad to see mtb Alan came through your spot!
Yes 💯
Your intros are now like Jerry's final thoughts. haha. Good stuff bro. Those who tend to go fast will have difficulty going slow. LOL. Always looking forward to new wreckless videos.
Hahahaha 💯 🤘🤘🤘
Well said Tommy. Your life experience helps us to put society in perspective and make correct choices. I can see why full squish would help on the casing of jumps....
Thanks 🤘
Violence sucks!! Hey you going to be a snow summit this weekend? See ya there if you make it
Yes I will be up there this weekend 🤘
I’m mixed Chinese Vietnamese and white. My family is diverse and all get along great. But Agree 100% there are still some issues going on out there. it’s not just with blacks, I’ve seen mistreatment of Asian and Hispanics. To be fair I’ve seen my white friends who grew up poor or were different get messed with too. Not just by bad apple cops but just by other people in general. It’s not just whites doing the mistreating either. My worst bully growing up was a black dude, an American. He bullied me and my Nigerian friend endlessly.
Oh yes I agree 💯 there are racist people from every race
Hell yeah Tommy good shit brotha 🤙🏼🤙🏼
Thanks brotha 🤘
Hi Tommy, there’s a lot of craziness happening in the world right now and sorry to hear about your experience as a kid. We are fortunate as mountain bikers how we share a universal love for riding, where these boundaries do not exist and we can forget about our problems for a while. Stay safe out there🤘👍
Yes I agree 💯
All that 💩 You Went Threw MB ✊🏼 Made you The Man, Husband, Father, Business Owner, StuntMan and Wreckless MTB Rider You Are🤘🏼... BTW RUclips Video is on 🔥.. Tell Francisco I’m now jealous of him 😢
Thanks brotha 🤘 all that shit just made me a stronger person, you know I always embrace the grind 💪
U guys forgot to hit the ladders and tarantula and 1 more trail on the tipi top. I think ladders is the hardest trail there at vail
Damn no way
Thanks for sharing... very meaningful.
Thank you
Never been here question. Do you pedal to top or is it shuttle?
Pedal to top
Your a beautiful person, don’t change for anyone and keep doing you and making these great videos. The world will fall back into its proper place when we least except it. ❤️
thank you for sharing your story. ride hard!
Thanks brotha 🤘
Hello Tommy...nice trail and certainly nice ride...we all love MTB. Love your commentary..good one.
Better get judge judy to dismiss those cases 🤣. Seriously though, amazing video.
13:40 dude is on a single speed mtb beach cruiser on the trail without a helmet. Is there a lot gravel roads there cause that be fun to do on a burly gravel bike, but not on a SS cruiser like that.
He was camping near by he didn't ride any trails was just on the fire road
@@TommyHuynh Oh I thought for a second someone was going classic MTB like Tom Ritchey and Gary FIsher.
Your story is the saddest thing I’ve ever heard I cried.
Yeah it really sucks but I forgive that dad that didn't let me in his house, I'm sure he must have lost a loved one in Vietnam. My only hope is that he was able to let go of his anger because that hate will turn to cancer
Tommy Huynh t_wrex_mtb yes great attitude and understanding of maybe his reasoning but still horrible to imagine. My grandfather never liked Japan because he grew up during ww2 but forgiveness is the best weapon
Just watched this video, Tommy (wanted to get the 411 on Vail Lake). For what it's worth, I'm really sorry you had to go through (and are still having to go through!) all the discrimination, exclusion, and general ignorant BS you did. Your story is truly a story of redemption. Thanks for sharing. Your vids have been some of my favorites. Hope to see you on the trails one of these days.
Great intro! I have also experienced discrimination a lot. Grew up in the early 70's and it was bad. Fought so much. Still happening today. Happened to my wife from china a week after she was here in the U.S..
People are judgy assholes. The media is a big reason why too! That's one reason why we ride bikes, to forget how bad some people can be.
Right on judge one on the content of their character that is all we have to do......ride on!
Is there any easier trails for kids that are just starting out there?
Looks like fun
Yes the place is fun 🤘
🙏❤✌ much love to you and your family, this sounds kinda weird, but racism doesn't discriminate, it's ignorance and hatred at its purest form, the only way we'll ever overcome it is to love our fellow man, and understand that we are all connected to one another....
Yes 💯 I agree. It's ignorance and it's also tolerance. There are too many who claim they are not racist yet laughs when their friends or co-worker cracks a racist joke.
Have u hit the canyon gap on Elsie
Well said Bruddah!! You truly are an inspiration now more than ever!! The world needs more peeps like yourself and your crew! Positive people attract other positive people, I truly believe that!
Thanks brotha 🤘 I agree 💯
Badass guys...i was packing up to go camping at vale lake today and then you dropped the video! Perfect except would have been cool to see you guys out there.
Thanks for sharing your experiences!
That's awesome have fun out there 🤘
Fighting back tears and rage listening to your story. So much respect for how you have dealt with everything. If only we could all be as empathetic as you. Wishing you the best.
Wow thank you, I've seen alot of bad things in life. Done alot of bad things that I regret as well. No one is perfect but forgiveness is what is most important
Respect!
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love the video and the beginning of the video needs to be heard people just need to be nicer and treat everyone the same keep killing it with the videos.
Thanks brotha 🤘 I appreciate it 🙏
Facts
Yes 💯
I feel you brother. I was just recently in a 22 year relationship with a Vietnamese woman so I know from her story’s. It made her super strong but stubborn as well but has a big heart. She made me a better person though and Is still my best friend. Riding my bike helps me so much so just keep riding when frustrated with society 🤙😜
Hahahaha 🤘 yes my wife is stubborn as hell and I know I am too 😂
Peace and love to you, brother. Once again, I appreciate you sharing your sentiments.
Thanks brotha 🤘 I felt that it was important to share my views about this
I used to ride there every week about 13 years ago. I have fond memories. I would ride on a hot day then make my way to the lake and go for a swim and be dry in no time. This is where I'd want an e bike. A ton of different wild life there. Dude, not sure what camera you used but the video quality was excellent...
Yes that place is beautiful 👌
Next time can you post like how to get to that trail? I live in that area but can never find that trail
You should be able to look it up it's well known. When you enter the park they give you trail maps as well
Congratulations you don't crash 👏
Hahahaha I did
@@TommyHuynh Hi tommy, I would like to apologize for what I told you in the comments the other days, I know that it was not good, what happens to me is that I do not like people to hug.
@@pablogv-kv3ld not sure what you said the other day but apology accepted 🤘
just wanted to say thanks for the weekly videos, they inspired me to get back on the bicycle after growing up on it. Now lets see where m,y hardtail takes me.
You're welcome 🤘
The newer jumpline is sick!!! I have yet to fully clear the same one you cased. It's looooong. 🤘
Yeah I think they need to build the one before it steeper and bigger so you can get more speed, I feel like it's a little too flat to get enough speed for that jump
Great vid, the shoulder lives to ride another day.
Hahahaha yes 💪
So true bro 🤙🏽100
Fu*k yea bro
somethings gotta change in the system Tommy , it cant go on classifying certain people as a waste of oxygen and excluding them, we need a work system where you don't have to be a 9 to 5 career worker, something like harvesting where you turned up and got paid for how many bags you picked or piece work if you were manufacturing. Bosses that didn't treat you like _ _ _ _ would help too . R.I.P ride in peace Tommy man.
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Respect you 💪
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