The perfect MTB riding center doesn't exis...

Поделиться
HTML-код
  • Опубликовано: 5 авг 2023
  • Learn more about the awesome riding Quebec City has to offer here! bit.ly/44dPfhT
    Checkout Empire 47 here: www.empire47.com/
    Over the last years Quebec City, Canada has been flying under the radar, diligently working to build their own incredible mountain bike mecca. So where do I come in? Well, after all the hard work getting the trails and infrastructure in place, the local community is so stoked on what they have been working towards, that they want to get word out to mountain bikers everywhere to come ride, and well, I’m the lucky messenger. Over the next 5 videos, we're going to be exploring the top 5 riding destinations in the area and bringing you all along for the adventure!
    In today's episode, we will be checking out one of the newest destinations, Empire 47, and this place is basically a blueprint for what the perfect trail center looks like - from progressive drops and jumps, to a pump track and airbag, accessible jump lines, and super techy double black trails, this place has it all. Let's go check it out!
    Where we are riding: www.empire47.com/
    My bike - aribikes.com/products/delano-...
    Massive thanks to Mountain Bike Quebec and Quebec City for sponsoring this trip and video!
    Learn more about the Quebec mountain bike scene here: www.quebecvelodemontagne.com/en
    Get early, ad free videos while supporting the channel directly:
    bit.ly/supportthesampler
    Checkout the newest Sampler Merch here!
    🤘 bit.ly/3QXvbtg 🤘
    Patreon: Support the channel and get early, ad free content here!
    bit.ly/2wQnsUL
    The mics I'm using: amzn.to/44vf2mu
    Other Socials
    Instagram: / singletracksampler
    Facebook: / singletracksampler
    #sponsored
  • РазвлеченияРазвлечения

Комментарии • 138

  • @FreerideQuebec
    @FreerideQuebec 11 месяцев назад +114

    Glad you loved it brother, it's easy to forget how great this is when these are your local trails

    • @The_Sampler
      @The_Sampler  11 месяцев назад +26

      My man, you are SO LUCKY to have a city that is so into its outdoor recreation, specifically the mountain biking. It's not all that common to see believe it or not!

    • @Rmagoo18
      @Rmagoo18 2 месяца назад

      @@The_Samplerhi

  • @juzDubbin
    @juzDubbin 11 месяцев назад +23

    Alex bro, I'm really liking the travel vlog style videos! Totally understand that it's a big undertaking to do this type of video all the time...but definitely a welcomed switch from the traditional mtb videos. Cool that you're giving us insight to some of places that we've considered traveling to...thanks for the time and effort you put into editing and sharing this experience man!

  • @matt45540
    @matt45540 11 месяцев назад +7

    Mom has "my son says hes a youtuber" but still questions it is a career energy 😂

  • @frederickgauthier4368
    @frederickgauthier4368 11 месяцев назад +4

    Lived in Quebec City for 5 years and have nothing to say against the trails, they truly are fantastic. Major downside is that if you live near trails you’ll have to drive an hour to get to work and if you live near work you’ll have to drive an hour to get to trails. Ended up spending more time in my car than on my bike. Since I moved to BC, I still get high quality trails without the need to be driving all the time to go to work or hit the trails. Spending less money and time on driving around and car maintenance which I can put on riding longer and keeping my bike in good condition. If you want a biking lifestyle and have easy access to trails BC is the winner but if you are going on a holiday, want to see wonderful places and discover an underrated province, Quebec is the destination you are looking for! The trails and the view from Mont Saint-Anne are really stunning!

  • @GoodTrails
    @GoodTrails 11 месяцев назад +12

    I moved to Quebec from Toronto 3 years ago and loving it! The trails in Southwest Quebec near Ottawa are also really good and new trails are popping up every month

    • @QcPamplemousse
      @QcPamplemousse 11 месяцев назад +2

      Agreed !! Trails around the Ottawa capital region on the Quebec side are excellent! Gnarly, technical & steep!!

  • @CWI77
    @CWI77 11 месяцев назад +17

    Man Quebec is great! So glad you could enjoy visiting our beautiful country and enjoy a vacation with your Mom. Quebec city is so uniquely different than any other part of Canada. Stoked for you!

  • @tjabaley
    @tjabaley 11 месяцев назад +3

    E47 looks great and quebec looks beautiful. Best part was spending time with mother. Good Son!!!

  • @cedriclafleur8985
    @cedriclafleur8985 11 месяцев назад +3

    Thanks for visiting us! Nice to see how good riders from different horizons appreciate what we have in our backyard!

  • @Beiberhole69RVA
    @Beiberhole69RVA 11 месяцев назад +2

    Quebec City is awesome! Went there Aug. 2022, it's got that old world Europe vibe, then you can hit a little bit more modern parts. I wish I went mountain biking while I was there, but our itinerary was way too tight....but I'm going back for sure, especially after watching this!

  • @shanegermany5803
    @shanegermany5803 11 месяцев назад +4

    Man, those trails were sick, constantly keeping you surprised and built so well. That trail centre is what it should these days. glad you and your mum had such a great time, looking forward more to these style of vlogs, travel, mtb and new cities.

  • @enchantedparka3679
    @enchantedparka3679 11 месяцев назад +3

    Love the travel vlog mixed with hiking/biking POV footage you've thrown into the mix. It checks a lot of boxes for me. Quebec City has been on my list of places to visit but your video has moved it to the top of the list. Thanks, Alex!

  • @mwest25
    @mwest25 11 месяцев назад +2

    Putting the plan into motion now. We will be coming from Ohio in a 2000 Dodge Ram Van!

  • @Matthew-no8th
    @Matthew-no8th 11 месяцев назад

    Amazing! So great to see QC trails on your channel! Can’t wait for the next videos now.

  • @otis6878
    @otis6878 11 месяцев назад +3

    Born in the province of Quebec and hoping to visit again soon! Its got lovely architecture and wilderness, interesting history, good food, and much more!

  • @NoChamoisSammy
    @NoChamoisSammy 11 месяцев назад +2

    stoked for ya bud. this is a good opportunity for you and great exposure for quebec! more to come in the future i'm sure

  • @verretalexandre
    @verretalexandre 11 месяцев назад

    Killing it with the riding, and video! Cant wait to see the next 4!

  • @SomeGuyOnHisDreamBike
    @SomeGuyOnHisDreamBike 11 месяцев назад

    So Happy to see that the hard work of so many great people got your feedback...
    Yes, Québec is a MTB paradise

  • @bikeninja956
    @bikeninja956 11 месяцев назад +1

    Well put together video brother. Glad you're enjoying it up here. I visited Quebec city last summer for the first time and hit le Massif while I was there. The whole area is just breathtaking, epic riding and cultural history. I can't wait to go back. Looking forward to your next vid. The travel vlog style is E.P.I.C...

  • @shaunomeara843
    @shaunomeara843 11 месяцев назад +2

    Canada looks amazing i can't wait for a really long visit its amazing how similar Canada and New Zealand look, nice work bud love your work 👍🙌👍

  • @Kennardy
    @Kennardy 11 месяцев назад +1

    Awesome! It worked. This place is on our list! Thank you and Thank you Quebec for sponsoring Alexander.

  • @ericlasante8590
    @ericlasante8590 11 месяцев назад

    From Montreal and spent the month of June travelling in RV discovering all the MTB spots around Quebec. Have to say E47 and SDM were the coup de cœurs. Pretty awesome for your channel to review our part of the world. You're welcome anytime ! Cheers mate

  • @SsmAnyfeSt
    @SsmAnyfeSt 11 месяцев назад

    Mannn, such a nice video, my favorite from you!! Yeah, probably because it is in my province but I really liked that you added that first part, just visiting everything with your mom! That was really cool and you are lucky to have the opportunity to do a week with your mom, before the bike. :) I lost my mom last winter and would dream to do such a thing.... so continue to do it while she still can, you'll have no regrets later and just good souvenirs to remember cause we are all leaving one day... Hope you'll come back another time, when we won't beat rain's record! haha

  • @mtbtube1948
    @mtbtube1948 11 месяцев назад

    THIS is fantastic, place looks awesome! Thanks for another great video!

  • @jeepdude67
    @jeepdude67 11 месяцев назад +2

    Really enjoyed Quebec City on my last trip to Canada. Had no clue this stuff was out there...may have to head back there soon!!

  • @ddsgardening7437
    @ddsgardening7437 11 месяцев назад

    What a great set up Amazing trails 🇦🇺 ,Keep them coming Alex🙏🙏

  • @genericinternetperson
    @genericinternetperson 11 месяцев назад

    Great video, everything you showed off looked amazing.

  • @AdventureAwaits4u
    @AdventureAwaits4u 11 месяцев назад

    Quebec looks amazing! It’s on the destination list now! Thanks!

  • @charliehatton3781
    @charliehatton3781 11 месяцев назад

    looks amazing, hopefully I'll be able to check this out sometime!

  • @wtfchazpwnt
    @wtfchazpwnt 11 месяцев назад

    Very cool place. Looking forward to more videos.

  • @felixajorg
    @felixajorg 11 месяцев назад

    Love this place, added to my bucket list. Thanks for sharing.

  • @franklaplaca2472
    @franklaplaca2472 11 месяцев назад

    Awesome ride can’t wait to see more up there😎🤙

  • @Dave435l
    @Dave435l 11 месяцев назад +3

    As someone in NC I’ve honestly been really curious about Quebec riding bc BC is pretty expensive to fly to. Also Quebec would be an amazing final destination for a east coast mtb road trip.

    • @nikounourbakhsh8433
      @nikounourbakhsh8433 11 месяцев назад

      Dude just went out to bc to visit for college so I rode and man I think it’s worth it.

  • @kevindunwoodie971
    @kevindunwoodie971 11 месяцев назад

    What a beautiful and well laid out place. Great video.

  • @acebikemedia
    @acebikemedia 11 месяцев назад

    It's been on my radar for years. Hopefully I'll be able to make the trip sooner than later. Looks incredible

  • @D1RT_THERAPY
    @D1RT_THERAPY Месяц назад

    congrats on the gig! very nice.

  • @ericstevenson7656
    @ericstevenson7656 11 месяцев назад

    Great video man! Would definitely like to see more like this!

  • @scottbowers5019
    @scottbowers5019 11 месяцев назад

    Cool, congrats on a free vacation. that flow looked fun. I would get hurt. now u can travel more with bike tote bag!

  • @dsmdarryl
    @dsmdarryl 11 месяцев назад

    Man this place looks so sweet! Between the city being so close and the quality of trails. Probably tough to beat!

  • @pauls3616
    @pauls3616 11 месяцев назад +1

    I live in Ontario and know about many of the areas in Quebec but have not seen Empire 47. Looks like a great place to ride. Looking forward to your next video. 🇨🇦

    • @The_Sampler
      @The_Sampler  11 месяцев назад +1

      Empire 47 is relatively new so that would make sense, but I'll tell ya what, they have done it right! I'm excited to see what the future holds for them.

  • @barakpinnon5529
    @barakpinnon5529 11 месяцев назад

    Very enjoyable vid thx for your wholesomeness ☺️

  • @thomasl_mtb8736
    @thomasl_mtb8736 11 месяцев назад

    The Quebec trails are sick! I was at e47 the day before you were!

  • @theendurodude
    @theendurodude 11 месяцев назад

    Super rad trip!

  • @danielstobbs7366
    @danielstobbs7366 11 месяцев назад

    I'm upset I diddnt meet you while you were here but THIS IS AMAZING. World class place to live overall too ❤

  • @jesselabelle7210
    @jesselabelle7210 11 месяцев назад

    Just came back from some trails in Riviere de loup. They were epic!

  • @richr7604
    @richr7604 11 месяцев назад

    Man that spot looks great! I knew Quebec had some good riding but that's next level trails! And your buddy Gabe reminds me of seeing you riding with Seth! So smooth but fast and precise. Looks like somewhere else to take a look at. Thanks for sharing..✌️

  • @hansbuehler
    @hansbuehler 11 месяцев назад

    Great storyline. You have become a great story teller. I remember you learning from Seth some of that. Super stoked!

  • @xSARGEx117x
    @xSARGEx117x 11 месяцев назад

    "ooh, it's not in BC? So I cou.... Oh it's still in Canada.... :("
    I may not ever get to ride it, but I love seeing places like this! 11/10, would watch again

  • @harrygrimley4352
    @harrygrimley4352 11 месяцев назад

    Very nice. That place looks amazing. Thanks for sharing this with us. Hi mom👋.

  • @theeoarsman921
    @theeoarsman921 11 месяцев назад

    Sic, rad, rad, sic, throw a gnarly in there!!! 😃

  • @augustmousel
    @augustmousel Месяц назад

    I love the travel video!

  • @NeilCapell
    @NeilCapell 11 месяцев назад +2

    Quebec City is soooooo friggin good for riding, sharing your stoke right now man! Can't wait for your SDM video, that's my favourite of the QC riding centres. I'm going there with buddies in 12 days, but I cant ride cuz I broke Scaphoid 3 weeks ago :(

    • @The_Sampler
      @The_Sampler  11 месяцев назад +2

      Dude! So bummed about your break, but your buddies are in for a helluva time. It was so incredibly awesome up there, and you won't have to wait long for SDM ;)

    • @fredericcorriveau1857
      @fredericcorriveau1857 11 месяцев назад +1

      Damn that’s sad bro hope you can ride soon

  • @matv6799
    @matv6799 11 месяцев назад +1

    Woo! Glad to have you here :D

  • @nickyocom1699
    @nickyocom1699 11 месяцев назад

    Great stuff mate

  • @squirrelsmovingpictures
    @squirrelsmovingpictures 11 месяцев назад

    oh man that place looks like a ton of fun :) another place to add to the list, lol

  • @BowzKnows
    @BowzKnows 22 дня назад

    I'm heading there in three days for a week! Can't wait to ride E47 and SDM!

  • @frog-spit-182
    @frog-spit-182 11 месяцев назад

    The spon works! Now I want to visit quebec city

  • @skunkedworx
    @skunkedworx 11 месяцев назад

    Done a bunch of riding in Quebec but have not made it to QC yet. Looks awesome.

  • @bryand6094
    @bryand6094 11 месяцев назад

    I like the new format / tweek

  • @dustyimage981
    @dustyimage981 11 месяцев назад

    Great Video! looks like a sick place!

  • @TheJttv
    @TheJttv 11 месяцев назад +2

    You know its a good hotel when it has a herman miller aeron in the room. 5:48

  • @carl_thunder
    @carl_thunder 11 месяцев назад

    Awesome video! Sleep hard is hilarious.

  • @MrTonka
    @MrTonka 11 месяцев назад +1

    Place looks sick!!

    • @The_Sampler
      @The_Sampler  11 месяцев назад

      Dude next time you GOTTA come

  • @tomassanesson902
    @tomassanesson902 11 месяцев назад

    Awesome video

  • @WilliamLevesqueineX
    @WilliamLevesqueineX 11 месяцев назад

    Hope you had fun for me in Sainte-Anne ! Broke myself during the opening weekend there, at least on the 3rd day so got some riding in 😅

  • @jasonupson
    @jasonupson 11 месяцев назад +1

    Omg if those are the blue trails I will stick to the green. Looks sick. I love Quebec city. Im in the next province Ontario . I know my next trip destination. Cant wait

    • @SsmAnyfeSt
      @SsmAnyfeSt 11 месяцев назад +1

      If you're talking about that steep slab at the beginning of ''Belzebrute'', you have a chicken pass just beside... then the other slab with the optional jump, it is a lot longer but really not as steep as the first one. We did it while braking pretty much the whole way but then you also have a chicken pass, that one of my friend did. Nothing hard on that trail, I tell you, if you're riding blue trails in Ontario, you'll be good to do that one. ;)

  • @Pbekken
    @Pbekken 11 месяцев назад

    Good fishing in quebec and now mtb!

  • @camdenmorris-rh5gt
    @camdenmorris-rh5gt 11 месяцев назад

    That bike is so beautiful

  • @gregstevens2917
    @gregstevens2917 11 месяцев назад

    Awesome...

  • @S.Mallard
    @S.Mallard 11 месяцев назад

    Welcome to la belle povince bud 🤙

  • @radioactive_chester4773
    @radioactive_chester4773 9 месяцев назад

    Bro I live super close to quebec city this is great news lmao

  • @ofacefan
    @ofacefan 11 месяцев назад

    i recently traveled to Colorado with the "not pro" evoc bag and it worked great for my large yt izzo but i can definitely see how that rail in the pro bag could make it slightly easier to load and the third front wheel would have made it easier to drag around the airports.

  • @mathinflames
    @mathinflames 11 месяцев назад

    Man you really made Qc look good! You kind of forget about how nice it is when you live there 😂

  • @canadmos
    @canadmos 11 месяцев назад

    Quebec is a great place to visit and ride. So many good options. The one downside is that all these major areas cost money to use.

  • @thomastattersall5497
    @thomastattersall5497 11 месяцев назад

    I might need to visit Quebec now…

  • @Doon-eb8ne
    @Doon-eb8ne 11 месяцев назад

    Think if you ever get the chance come over to the uk and try out the bike parks in wales (bike park wales and dyfi) I think you’d absolutely love them. Not quite the same atmosphere but so so much fun

  • @thadgillespie5255
    @thadgillespie5255 11 месяцев назад +2

    Dude, soo sick! Now I want to go to Quebec someday. Those trails look awesome! Your livin the dream now Alex! I’m stoked you have this opportunity!

    • @stillburningstrong
      @stillburningstrong 11 месяцев назад +1

      We went there in June, it is even better then what the camera can capture !

  • @taylordarion3477
    @taylordarion3477 11 месяцев назад

    Ik this is quite a while from Quebec but if you have the chance to come to bromont, you wouldn’t be disappointed. If you go definitely try out the new World Cup trail (#53) it’s amazing

  • @dansheridan9904
    @dansheridan9904 11 месяцев назад

    I wish I could Have got that EVOC. Oddly REI in Tampa had an out of box Dakine bag. They couldn't find it while I was on the phone, said they would call back if they found it. I figured they were just saying that to be nice. 30 mins later they called and I snagged it, flew to Boston the next day.

  • @SofaDanslBois
    @SofaDanslBois 11 месяцев назад +1

    Gab Marceau is my idol

    • @The_Sampler
      @The_Sampler  11 месяцев назад

      He was such a rad rider and just all around good dude to hang out with!

  • @gucass
    @gucass 11 месяцев назад

    Great video man! Love Quebec and its history... but real quick question.. is that a phone cable you are using for a hair tie @4:10?

    • @The_Sampler
      @The_Sampler  11 месяцев назад

      hahaha nah it's just a looser style of band so it won't give me headaches XD

  • @rlopez9044
    @rlopez9044 5 месяцев назад

    Hi sampler
    Great video ..
    Question, when is the best month to go and ride there ??

  • @Trueace21000
    @Trueace21000 11 месяцев назад

    How is it living full time in the van again? I hope to join you and the other MTBs Van Lifers soon!!! and just be tied in with the MTB Community!! How big is the van life MTB community would you say if had to estimate?

  • @Carl_Black
    @Carl_Black 11 месяцев назад +1

    Great fishing in Quebec.

  • @michaeltiffe6341
    @michaeltiffe6341 11 месяцев назад

    So Alex did you learn that the rock is sticky for the most part even when wet? Just spent a week in the area again for the 3rd year. E47 rocks.

  • @ToddNZMTB
    @ToddNZMTB 11 месяцев назад

    0:36 black diamond taxi rank 😆

  • @ludoms100
    @ludoms100 11 месяцев назад

    i got to know what is that saddle!!

  • @DanielBrownMTB
    @DanielBrownMTB 11 месяцев назад

    When u comin back to whistler??

  • @ddsgardening7437
    @ddsgardening7437 11 месяцев назад

    🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

  • @Montytobin
    @Montytobin 9 месяцев назад

    mountain bike mecca of the world more like

  • @yellowboi4225
    @yellowboi4225 11 месяцев назад

    Could you go to snowmass Colorado?

  • @henrycarlson4023
    @henrycarlson4023 3 месяца назад

    Best video to eat mac and cheese to

  • @SteffenThomsen
    @SteffenThomsen 11 месяцев назад

    Stack paper to the ceiling and get stoked!

  • @righteousbob272
    @righteousbob272 11 месяцев назад

    Pizza is always worth it!

    • @The_Sampler
      @The_Sampler  11 месяцев назад +1

      Hahaha tell me you watched the whole video without telling me you watched the whole vid :P
      Glad you enjoyed it my man, and AGREED. Pizza is always worth it.

  • @cannabiscanuck4262
    @cannabiscanuck4262 11 месяцев назад

    Welcome to mi casa

  • @xav_1029
    @xav_1029 11 месяцев назад

    When does riding season end up there?

    • @SsmAnyfeSt
      @SsmAnyfeSt 11 месяцев назад +1

      Somewhere around october... probably like mid october. If we have a good fall season (not too much rain), fall is the best with the nice colors! End of september to mid october

  • @kennymorris6329
    @kennymorris6329 11 месяцев назад +1

    Can I have your crust man?

  • @Ca11MeBubba
    @Ca11MeBubba 9 месяцев назад

    Kwa-bec? Q-bec? K-bec? Figger it out!

  • @Friskee62
    @Friskee62 11 месяцев назад

    RAD video, Alex. It's weird, the time you took off from doing videos...it's like you never left. Kudos on your vids, man...

  • @tatumthetater-tot9556
    @tatumthetater-tot9556 11 месяцев назад

    16:57 I have 24 inch wheels. I would not survive.

  • @user-iw4jl6bc8h
    @user-iw4jl6bc8h 6 месяцев назад

    Québec is not on the east coast but central Canada . Quebec has no coast line on the atlantic.