Appreciate this video a lot. I've had one of the worst cycling years of my life, and our lives are SO busy right now my fitness has dropped as well. I'm trying to trail ride as much as possible before winter right now, and I'm hoping I can find the motivation to put in some extra work indoors this year to get ready for a better season next year. I really appreciate your honesty in this video.
Great video, bud. Very honest and humbling. I think it’s important to have those types of experiences in the bike occasionally to keep pushing you forward.
I’m 47 years old and just started riding this year. My lungs and legs haven’t gotten me to the point where I don’t have to walk, yet. I’m still nervous on fast descents. But I love getting out and riding despite my short comings. I appreciate your videos!
You’ll get there! I’m learning more it’s what you do off the bike matters as much on the bike to help maximize your riding experience. I’m trying to work in more core strengthening exercises into my weekly routine. 🤙🏼
At 66, and and being a big dude, I can relate. I’ve had a ride or two where I wondered if I’d get back (safely). I do my best to find the level (er) trails. It’s frustrating when your body won’t do what it used to do…
Enjoyed the video. So many vids of the perfect ride. Refreshing to see not every ride is cake and ice cream. In the back of my mind I keep wondering if you were being a little dramatic. That is until I rode it today. Roasted on the way up. Rained on the way down. Big rocks, medium rocks, small rocks, loose rock - geez. Took a dive in one of the rock gardens, but was able to continue. Your video kept popping in my head and I thought that guy is spot on. Been there, done that, and not trying again. MTB over 60.
Man we all crash sometimes. Glad you and the bike were fine. When you’re beat (tired). It’s more when it happens. I ride north Ga all the time but not ridden this one. I live just north of Atlanta.
My takeaway would be don’t go alone! Another rider could inspire you or help in an emergency. Can’t imagine being that tired and then having a mechanical or injury. Curious as to what you packed like tools, tubes, bug spray extra clothes etc. even at my local trails that I ride all the time, when I go by myself I’m always trying to picture an emergency and how I can get out of it. I know that takes away from some of the excitement of a quick ride but rather safe than sorry. Thanks for sharing.
Had I known it was suppose to rain I would have brought a rain shell for sure but there wasn’t anything in the forecast. But normally I have a hip pack with a multi-tool, hand pump, some bacons strips for plugs, and some quick links. But of course I’ve thought I should probably a little more for the all day trips. Just didn’t expect this one to be one of those!
You’re young compared to me I’m over 60. I just went from reg full to a e-bike. I ride North Ga being from north of Atlanta. I’ve not ridden this trail. We all crash. Hey the hills and mountains of north Ga are rough. It was a good video. I liked you kept it real the crash and all. We all do it.
Just letting people know how this trail is. I saw other videos that totally brushed over the climbs, only showed the decents. Not an accurate picture for people want to ride it.
I’m 52 and I need WAY more food and water during a ride than I did when I was younger. Usually 2-3 liters of water, a couple bars, a sandwich and maybe a bag of peanuts or cashews. All for a 3 hour ride. A light, but nutritious breakfast an hour or so before the ride really helps, too.
The reason why I ride an EMTB is not to experience those days any more and still get a great work out with a smile on my face. I am also older than you.
Glad you pushed on because it the end, you own that. Honestly, watching you climb and feel "woozy" 2 miles in had me wondering, "Isn't this why he bought the Fezzari Wire Peak E-MTB?" Like you said in the review video, "The channel is called Over 40 MTB." Challenge yourself, but be smart and safe first. Don't ride alone, especially on trails you don't know.
I started at 55, with almost no biking experience. I’m 9 years in now and no way I could do that trail. It literally took me years to get to the point I could do any hills at all. If that trail was a 2000 ft climb you did spectacular.
I actually welcome this “real life” videos, as a 53 y.o. I train at least 5 days a week and still on occasions the legs give up LOL, it is encouraging to see It is not an exclusive situation..
Here’s my takeaway. It wasn’t your day and everything seemed to be going wrong. You took it all in stride and didn’t quit. That’s a win in my book. And, I bet you’ve been out riding since and have more appreciation for the good times. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks! Great point, didn’t quit! I wanted to, many times. And even though I hiked-a-bike a lot of it, pushing through feels better than quitting! And yes, been riding ever since, more on that coming!!
Love your channel mate - can relate on so many levels! Can I suggest that you look at taking hydration salts. They are a game changer. In your part of the world LMNT salts.
I guess it depends on where you live and ride. That's a normal trail ride in New England at least 1000ft of elevation. Looking into trailforks, based on the loop it was only 350ft of elevation per peak and there were only two peaks. Good luck with the e-bike, next time take someone with you and stock up on water.
Not sure what measurements you’re looking at but in my Strava I did over 2,000 feet of climbing. Having someone there wouldn’t have helped me or getting stuck in the rain. All was good though, it was just a tough ride.
"From success, you learn absolutely nothing. From failure and setbacks, conclusions can be drawn." - Niki Lauda
Appreciate this video a lot. I've had one of the worst cycling years of my life, and our lives are SO busy right now my fitness has dropped as well. I'm trying to trail ride as much as possible before winter right now, and I'm hoping I can find the motivation to put in some extra work indoors this year to get ready for a better season next year. I really appreciate your honesty in this video.
Thanks Jason for sharing. Hope you can get back out there soon, healthy for the soul!
Great video, bud. Very honest and humbling. I think it’s important to have those types of experiences in the bike occasionally to keep pushing you forward.
Thanks man and yes, totally agree!
I’m 47 years old and just started riding this year. My lungs and legs haven’t gotten me to the point where I don’t have to walk, yet. I’m still nervous on fast descents. But I love getting out and riding despite my short comings. I appreciate your videos!
You’ll get there! I’m learning more it’s what you do off the bike matters as much on the bike to help maximize your riding experience. I’m trying to work in more core strengthening exercises into my weekly routine. 🤙🏼
At 66, and and being a big dude, I can relate. I’ve had a ride or two where I wondered if I’d get back (safely). I do my best to find the level (er) trails. It’s frustrating when your body won’t do what it used to do…
Enjoyed the video. So many vids of the perfect ride. Refreshing to see not every ride is cake and ice cream. In the back of my mind I keep wondering if you were being a little dramatic. That is until I rode it today. Roasted on the way up. Rained on the way down. Big rocks, medium rocks, small rocks, loose rock - geez. Took a dive in one of the rock gardens, but was able to continue. Your video kept popping in my head and I thought that guy is spot on. Been there, done that, and not trying again. MTB over 60.
Ah man, hopefully you're healing up well. Yeah, that trail is real!
Man we all crash sometimes. Glad you and the bike were fine. When you’re beat (tired). It’s more when it happens. I ride north Ga all the time but not ridden this one. I live just north of Atlanta.
My takeaway would be don’t go alone! Another rider could inspire you or help in an emergency. Can’t imagine being that tired and then having a mechanical or injury. Curious as to what you packed like tools, tubes, bug spray extra clothes etc. even at my local trails that I ride all the time, when I go by myself I’m always trying to picture an emergency and how I can get out of it. I know that takes away from some of the excitement of a quick ride but rather safe than sorry. Thanks for sharing.
Had I known it was suppose to rain I would have brought a rain shell for sure but there wasn’t anything in the forecast. But normally I have a hip pack with a multi-tool, hand pump, some bacons strips for plugs, and some quick links. But of course I’ve thought I should probably a little more for the all day trips. Just didn’t expect this one to be one of those!
@@midlifeshredder we’re all glad you made it out that day. We want to see you MTB over 60!!!💪🤙
You’re young compared to me I’m over 60. I just went from reg full to a e-bike. I ride North Ga being from north of Atlanta. I’ve not ridden this trail. We all crash. Hey the hills and mountains of north Ga are rough. It was a good video. I liked you kept it real the crash and all. We all do it.
Just letting people know how this trail is. I saw other videos that totally brushed over the climbs, only showed the decents. Not an accurate picture for people want to ride it.
Summer does the same thing to me. It seems like my endurance and miles drop by 50% with the heat. I'm 46. The older I get the more heat effects me.
I guess I expect too much but yeah, was a scorching day!
I’m 52 and I need WAY more food and water during a ride than I did when I was younger. Usually 2-3 liters of water, a couple bars, a sandwich and maybe a bag of peanuts or cashews. All for a 3 hour ride. A light, but nutritious breakfast an hour or so before the ride really helps, too.
🤙🏼 truth 🤘🏼
The reason why I ride an EMTB is not to experience those days any more and still get a great work out with a smile on my face. I am also older than you.
Places like Buzzards is way more fun with 🔋🔋🔋😉
Glad you pushed on because it the end, you own that. Honestly, watching you climb and feel "woozy" 2 miles in had me wondering, "Isn't this why he bought the Fezzari Wire Peak E-MTB?" Like you said in the review video, "The channel is called Over 40 MTB." Challenge yourself, but be smart and safe first. Don't ride alone, especially on trails you don't know.
Haha, I didn’t have the Wire then but it was a ride that helped me make that decision. 😉
I started at 55, with almost no biking experience. I’m 9 years in now and no way I could do that trail. It literally took me years to get to the point I could do any hills at all. If that trail was a 2000 ft climb you did spectacular.
Thanks! It’s even more fun now on an ebike!
I actually welcome this “real life” videos, as a 53 y.o. I train at least 5 days a week and still on occasions the legs give up LOL, it is encouraging to see It is not an exclusive situation..
Here’s my takeaway. It wasn’t your day and everything seemed to be going wrong. You took it all in stride and didn’t quit. That’s a win in my book. And, I bet you’ve been out riding since and have more appreciation for the good times. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks! Great point, didn’t quit! I wanted to, many times. And even though I hiked-a-bike a lot of it, pushing through feels better than quitting! And yes, been riding ever since, more on that coming!!
It's a tough trail if you don't ride these East TN hills a lot, humbling.
Truth!
Love your channel mate - can relate on so many levels!
Can I suggest that you look at taking hydration salts. They are a game changer. In your part of the world LMNT salts.
I’ve been using LMNT for almost a year now, love it! Thanks for checking out the vids! 🤙🏼
I feel gassed watching this 😎
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These trails are much more difficult than what they look like, 2000 ft of climbing is no joke.
For those of us East of the Mississippi that is for sure!
Rough day man! A bud and myself had a nice long ride at Raccoon once and decided to climb up High Voltage. It became a bad day.
Haha, yes, I would say so!
I guess it depends on where you live and ride. That's a normal trail ride in New England at least 1000ft of elevation. Looking into trailforks, based on the loop it was only 350ft of elevation per peak and there were only two peaks. Good luck with the e-bike, next time take someone with you and stock up on water.
Not sure what measurements you’re looking at but in my Strava I did over 2,000 feet of climbing. Having someone there wouldn’t have helped me or getting stuck in the rain. All was good though, it was just a tough ride.
Humidity!
Truth!
That wasn’t an ordinary climb. Uphill chunky is demonic.
My thoughts exactly!