![[MTB] Brown Pow - Lake Whatcom Park - Bellingham, WA @riianjamesmtb](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XPVbPDETBYE/maxresdefault.jpg)
Uploaded May 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
I got my butt kicked a bit on Brown Pow. I would 100% ride this again if I had the chance, but would plan on more snacks and a longer rest before getting into it.
Trail: trailforks.com/trails/brown-pow
Bike - Santa Cruz 5010: santacruzbicycles.com/en-US/bikes/5010
Grips (PNW Components Loam): pnwcomponents.com/products/loam-grips?variant=30228318879821
Pedals (Crankbrothers Stamp 3): crankbrothers.com/collections/stamp/products/stamp-3-small-1?variant=31991133438048
Knee Pads (iXS Flow Zip): ixs.com/us/moto/motorcycle-garment/protectorsslider/protectors/1467/flow-zip-knee-guard-grey
Helmet (Troy Lee Designs Stage): troyleedesigns.com/products/20-stage-stealth-helmet-midnight
I got my butt kicked a bit on Brown Pow. I would 100% ride this again if I had the chance, but would plan on more snacks and a longer rest before getting into it.
Trail: trailforks.com/trails/brown-pow
Bike - Santa Cruz 5010: santacruzbicycles.com/en-US/bikes/5010
Grips (PNW Components Loam): pnwcomponents.com/products/loam-grips?variant=30228318879821
Pedals (Crankbrothers Stamp 3): crankbrothers.com/collections/stamp/products/stamp-3-small-1?variant=31991133438048
Knee Pads (iXS Flow Zip): ixs.com/us/moto/motorcycle-garment/protectorsslider/protectors/1467/flow-zip-knee-guard-grey
Helmet (Troy Lee Designs Stage): troyleedesigns.com/products/20-stage-stealth-helmet-midnight
![[MTB] Brown Pow - Lake Whatcom Park - Bellingham, WA](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XPVbPDETBYE/mqdefault.jpg "[MTB] Brown Pow - Lake Whatcom Park - Bellingham, WA
I got my butt kicked a bit on Brown Pow. I would 100% ride this again if I had the chance, but would plan on more snacks and a longer rest before getting into it.
Trail: https://www.trailforks.com/trails/brown-pow/
Bike - Santa Cruz 5010: https://www.santacruzbicycles.com/en-US/bikes/5010
Grips (PNW Components Loam): https://www.pnwcomponents.com/products/loam-grips?variant=30228318879821
Pedals (Crankbrothers Stamp 3): https://www.crankbrothers.com/collections/stamp/products/stamp-3-small-1?variant=31991133438048
Knee Pads (iXS Flow Zip): https://ixs.com/us/moto/motorcycle-garment/protectorsslider/protectors/1467/flow-zip-knee-guard-grey
Helmet (Troy Lee Designs Stage): https://troyleedesigns.com/products/20-stage-stealth-helmet-midnight")
![[MTB] Vista Canyon - Sycamore Canyon - Malibu, CA](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Xje_TeTaxAE/mqdefault.jpg "[MTB] Vista Canyon - Sycamore Canyon - Malibu, CA
My last trail in California for a while! Katie and I are packing up the animals and hitting the road in our RV. Stay tuned for more trail videos here and join us at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-qpUSSoA2AgBAWjhy4jn1w to follow our adventure!
Bike - Santa Cruz Bronson (2020): https://www.santacruzbicycles.com/en-US/bike/bronson/bronson-3-aluminum
Grips (PNW Components Loam): https://www.pnwcomponents.com/products/loam-grips?variant=32835679715405
Pedals (Crankbrothers Stamp 2): https://www.crankbrothers.com/collections/stamp/products/stamp-2-small-1?variant=31991059972192
Knee Pads (iXS Flow Zip): https://ixs.com/us/moto/motorcycle-garment/protectorsslider/protectors/1467/flow-zip-knee-guard-grey
Helmet (Troy Lee Designs Stage): https://troyleedesigns.com/products/20-stage-stealth-helmet-midnight")
![[MTB] Splinter - Ridgway Area Trails (RAT) - Ridgway, Colorado](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YXZziZ_jYaA/mqdefault.jpg "[MTB] Splinter - Ridgway Area Trails (RAT) - Ridgway, Colorado
A fast and fun off-shoot from Speedy Gonzalez. One of the best switchback views on the hill.
#mtb #colorado #ridgwayareatrails #RAT #santacruzbicycles")
![[MTB] Switzerland Trail - East Las Virgenes Canyon - Simi Valley, CA](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YmDbp2Y1bhQ/mqdefault.jpg "[MTB] Switzerland Trail - East Las Virgenes Canyon - Simi Valley, CA
Answering some common questions I get from friends and family about mountain biking while enjoying one of my favorite local trails.
Trail: https://www.trailforks.com/trails/switzerland/
Drone: https://www.dji.com/air-2s?from=store-product-page
Bike - Santa Cruz Bronson (2020): https://www.santacruzbicycles.com/en-US/bike/bronson/bronson-3-aluminum
Grips (PNW Components Loam): https://www.pnwcomponents.com/products/loam-grips?variant=32835679715405
Pedals (Crankbrothers Stamp 2): https://www.crankbrothers.com/collections/stamp/products/stamp-2-small-1?variant=31991059972192
Knee Pads (iXS Flow Zip): https://ixs.com/us/moto/motorcycle-garment/protectorsslider/protectors/1467/flow-zip-knee-guard-grey
Helmet (Troy Lee Designs Stage): https://troyleedesigns.com/products/20-stage-stealth-helmet-midnight")
![[MTB] Dino Flow - Klondike Bluffs - Moab, Utah](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_f9UoMFTzkk/mqdefault.jpg "[MTB] Dino Flow - Klondike Bluffs - Moab, Utah
Full pull on Dino Flow! Drive a bit north of Moab and youll find the Klondike Bluffs trail system. A bit more low key than what I rode in Moab, but still plenty of fun to be had!
Follow The Journey (RV Life): https://www.youtube.com/@stayclass-c6138
#mtb #mountainbiking #outdoors #travel #offroad #rvliving #rvlife #santacruzbicycles #fullsquish #ridehard #epic #destinations #elevation #utah #moabutah #moab #slickrock #klondikebluffs")
![[MTB] Rat Trap - Ridgway Area Trails (RAT) - Ridgway, Colorado](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/a4lZypWAVUY/mqdefault.jpg "[MTB] Rat Trap - Ridgway Area Trails (RAT) - Ridgway, Colorado
This is the most feature packed trail in the RAT system. Little drops and fun the whole way down. Keep your eyes peeled, I missed some side quests the first time down!
#mtb #colorado #ridgwayareatrails #RAT #santacruzbicycles")
![[MTB] Hurrikan - Hartman Rocks - Gunnison, Colorado](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/aH_MW8xmRfE/mqdefault.jpg "[MTB] Hurrikan - Hartman Rocks - Gunnison, Colorado
A quick but fun exit ride back to the parking lot in the Hartman Rocks trail system in Gunnison, Colorado.
Follow The Journey (RV Life): https://www.youtube.com/@stayclass-c6138
#mtb #mountainbiking #outdoors #travel #offroad #rvliving #rvlife #santacruzbicycles #fullsquish #ridehard #epic #destinations #elevation #colorado #gunnison #hartmanrocks")
![[MTB] Sheep Corral - Chesebro Canyon - Simi Valley, CA](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/brj0qn_In2k/mqdefault.jpg "[MTB] Sheep Corral - Chesebro Canyon - Simi Valley, CA
Finally convinced my friends to slog up Edison and all the way over to the top of Sheep Corral! Plus a bit of Montezuma extra credit at the end!
Bike - Santa Cruz Bronson (2020): https://www.santacruzbicycles.com/en-US/bike/bronson/bronson-3-aluminum
Grips (PNW Components Loam): https://www.pnwcomponents.com/products/loam-grips?variant=32835679715405
Pedals (Crankbrothers Stamp 2): https://www.crankbrothers.com/collections/stamp/products/stamp-2-small-1?variant=31991059972192
Knee Pads (iXS Flow Zip): https://ixs.com/us/moto/motorcycle-garment/protectorsslider/protectors/1467/flow-zip-knee-guard-grey
Helmet (Troy Lee Designs Stage): https://troyleedesigns.com/products/20-stage-stealth-helmet-midnight")
![[MTB] Shift Boss - Telluride Bike Park 2022 - Colorado](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cT7FXajA_o8/mqdefault.jpg "[MTB] Shift Boss - Telluride Bike Park 2022 - Colorado
Shift Boss is a fun, flowy blue line with some optional jumps in the Telluride Bike Park.
Follow The Journey (RV Life): https://www.youtube.com/@stayclass-c6138
#mtb #mountainbiking #outdoors #travel #offroad #rvliving #rvlife #santacruzbicycles #fullsquish #ridehard #epic #destinations #elevation #colorado #telluride #bikepark #mountains #fallcolors")
