![[MTB] My First OTB - The Grudge - Rocky Peak Park - Simi Valley, CA @riianjamesmtb](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/k7HtFh_KI-M/maxresdefault.jpg)
Uploaded December 2021 | Updated September 2026, 22 minutes ago
My first time going down The Grudge in Rocky Peak Park and my first OTB!
Chris: youtube.com/channel/UCJj283ta9PosJ_rFQMzYWWA
Bike - Santa Cruz Bronson (2020): santacruzbicycles.com/en-US/bike/bronson/bronson-3-aluminum
Grips (PNW Components Loam): pnwcomponents.com/products/loam-grips?variant=32835679715405
Pedals (Crankbrothers Stamp 2): crankbrothers.com/collections/stamp/products/stamp-2-small-1?variant=31991059972192
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
My first time going down The Grudge in Rocky Peak Park and my first OTB!
Chris: youtube.com/channel/UCJj283ta9PosJ_rFQMzYWWA
Bike - Santa Cruz Bronson (2020): santacruzbicycles.com/en-US/bike/bronson/bronson-3-aluminum
Grips (PNW Components Loam): pnwcomponents.com/products/loam-grips?variant=32835679715405
Pedals (Crankbrothers Stamp 2): crankbrothers.com/collections/stamp/products/stamp-2-small-1?variant=31991059972192
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] My First OTB - The Grudge - Rocky Peak Park - Simi Valley, CA](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/k7HtFh_KI-M/mqdefault.jpg "[MTB] My First OTB - The Grudge - Rocky Peak Park - Simi Valley, CA
My first time going down The Grudge in Rocky Peak Park and my first OTB!
Chris: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJj283ta9PosJ_rFQMzYWWA
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] Evergreen, CO - Dedisse, Ponderosa, Evergreen Summit, Mtn. Muhly, Three Sisters](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kno_Xi6w5Sw/mqdefault.jpg "[MTB] Evergreen, CO - Dedisse, Ponderosa, Evergreen Summit, Mtn. Muhly, Three Sisters
Did a massive ride (for me) in a new city that I only had one day in! Follow me up Dedisse, around Ponderosa, up Evergreen Summit, down Evergreen Trail, around Mtn. Muhly, down Three Sisters and back down Dedisse.
MTB Project: https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/6040893/alderferthree-sistersdedisse-tour
Actual Ride (Strava): https://www.strava.com/activities/5771580541
00:00 Intro
01:00 Locals Tour
06:03 Dedisse Trail Uphill
08:58 Meadow
09:05 Ponderosa Trail Downhill
11:16 Evergreen Summit
11:50 Evergreen Summit Downhill
15:07 Evergreen Mtn. Trail West Downhill
17:48 Tree Education
20:28 Mtn. Muhly Trail
25:05 Three Sisters
29:20 Dedisse Downhill
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] Ridgway Area Trails (RAT) - Ridgway, Colorado](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lP3u6NpBiaY/mqdefault.jpg "[MTB] Ridgway Area Trails (RAT) - Ridgway, Colorado
I was lucky enough to spend nearly a month in Ridgway, Colorado so I tasked myself with riding every trail in the RAT system. Here is a short video of highlights from various routes and I will leave links to each full trail video below!
The Big Cheese: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzJAWG8RXts
Rattus Maximus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STMZ2oFpnLU
Squeeker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SgaZhazGkk
Gnawley Line: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JL_9aWQSzdM
The Maze: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MpnKonzfSI
Rat Trap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4lZypWAVUY
Exterminator: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bl2PnsKGK20
Ratical: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0pytJA6aEM
Double Crosser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t14jhynDjTg
Plagueground: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ByUckgIh9o
Speedy Gonzales: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2GMGJrLX0M
Splinter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXZziZ_jYaA
Karni Mata Loop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOEFuSyBazo
#mtb #colorado #ridgwayareatrails #RAT #santacruzbicycles")
![[MTB] Joshos - Hartman Rocks - Gunnison, Colorado](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lT6oXLlNUwA/mqdefault.jpg "[MTB] Joshos - Hartman Rocks - Gunnison, Colorado
A great mix of tough climbs and fast downs, Joshos is a great introduction to 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] Turtle Trail - Snow Summit - Big Bear, CA](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pEHIcdqObPg/mqdefault.jpg "[MTB] Turtle Trail - Snow Summit - Big Bear, CA
Talk about fun berms, Turtle Trail is PACKED with them!")
![[MTB] Prospect Trail w/ Boomerang Trail - Telluride, CO](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rbb-0lZk8N8/mqdefault.jpg "[MTB] Prospect Trail w/ Boomerang Trail - Telluride, CO
Continuing the trip in Colorado, I woke up early and caught the sunrise on Prospect Trail before spending the day at Telluride Bike Park!
00:00 Intro
03:38 View + Trail Info
13:50 The Top
14:37 Prospect Downhill
16:23 Lost
16:45 Continue Prospect Downhill (Fast Flow Section)
22:18 Continue Prospect Downhill (Chunky Rocks Section)
24:17 Uphill
24:48 Out of the Woods
25:39 Back on the Trail (The Ss Section)
30:00 Mountain Village Ride By
31:05 Boomerang Trail Downhill
33:55 Outro
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] Technical Becks - Hartman Rocks - Gunnison, Colorado](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/sfH8sfDlW8Q/mqdefault.jpg "[MTB] Technical Becks - Hartman Rocks - Gunnison, Colorado
Jammed packed with features and obstacles, Tech Becks is not to be confused with Becks (flow city!) 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] Lichen/Elliot Mtn./Outlaw Trail - Thousand Oaks, CA](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/smkSNMjyQSc/mqdefault.jpg "[MTB] Lichen/Elliot Mtn./Outlaw Trail - Thousand Oaks, CA
Lichen Trail: https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/7020867/lichen-trail
Elliot Mountain Trail: https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/7020875/elliot-mountain-trail
Outlaw Trail: https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/7020866/outlaw-trail
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] Double Crosser - Ridgway Area Trails (RAT) - Ridgway, Colorado](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/t14jhynDjTg/mqdefault.jpg "[MTB] Double Crosser - Ridgway Area Trails (RAT) - Ridgway, Colorado
This trail is long and a bit confusing, but it gets you over to Karni Mata. Turn left at the fork coming from Rattus direction and the Lower Crosser is a blast! Jump to each section with the timestamps below:
Start: 00:00
Lower Crosser: 02:26
To Karni Mata: 08:34
Upper Crosser:
#mtb #colorado #ridgwayareatrails #RAT #santacruzbicycles")
