Uploaded August 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
My first freeriding experience, definitely not my last!
riian james MTB
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[MTB] Salt Valley Gorge Freeriding - Thompson, UT
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![[MTB] Salt Valley Gorge Freeriding - Thompson, UT](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gu-bU2SKC-s/mqdefault.jpg "[MTB] Salt Valley Gorge Freeriding - Thompson, UT
My first freeriding experience, definitely not my last!")
![[MTB] Karni Mata Loop - Ridgway Area Trails (RAT) - Ridgway, Colorado](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hOEFuSyBazo/mqdefault.jpg "[MTB] Karni Mata Loop - Ridgway Area Trails (RAT) - Ridgway, Colorado
Unless you park off Highway 550 with intention of just riding Karni Mata, this feels like quite a trek to get to from The Big Cheese climb. Extremely worth the miles, this is an extremely fun loop with a couple of fun features scattered throughout the descent.
#mtb #colorado #ridgwayareatrails #RAT #santacruzbicycles")
![[MTB] Double Black Diamond & Double Down - Chuckanut Mountain - Larrabee State Park - Bellingham, WA](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hylsx-6qI-Q/mqdefault.jpg "[MTB] Double Black Diamond & Double Down - Chuckanut Mountain - Larrabee State Park - Bellingham, WA
My first trail in Washington state and my first trail on the new Santa Cruz 5010 C. I had so much fun, I cannot recommend it enough.
Trails:
https://www.trailforks.com/trails/fragrance-lake-road/
https://www.trailforks.com/trails/double-black-diamond/
https://www.trailforks.com/trails/double-down-39330/
Bike - Santa Cruz 5010: https://www.santacruzbicycles.com/en-US/bikes/5010
Grips (PNW Components Loam): https://www.pnwcomponents.com/products/loam-grips?variant=32835679715405
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")
![[BMX] My First Time Riding A Skatepark On A BMX - Bedford Pinkard Skatepark - Oxnard, CA](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/idozyK_gv8w/mqdefault.jpg "[BMX] My First Time Riding A Skatepark On A BMX - Bedford Pinkard Skatepark - Oxnard, CA
Until today, I have never ridden a bike at a skatepark. Ive been looking very forward to it since I started biking and now I know why. Its a ton of fun! Thanks for Charles and Ian for showing me the ropes.")
![[BMX] 2 Minutes @ Bellinghams Waterfront Pump Track](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ixR8drEwCc8/mqdefault.jpg "[BMX] 2 Minutes @ Bellinghams Waterfront Pump Track
The rest of my footage was corrupted, so here is a couple of minutes of noodling in Bellingham. Hoping to get back here for another visit before leaving Washington.
Waterfront Pump Track: https://www.wmbcmtb.org/waterfront-park-pump-track")
![[Downhill] Serrania Ridge Trail - Woodland Hills, CA](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jUizvxu0WAk/mqdefault.jpg "[Downhill] Serrania Ridge Trail - Woodland Hills, CA
Downhill on Serrania Ridge Trail. Use your bell.
Trail: https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/1013654/serrania-ridge-trail
Bike: Santa Cruz Bronson R Aluminum - https://www.santacruzbicycles.com/en-US/bikes/bronson
Pedals: Crank Brothers Stamp 2 - https://www.crankbrothers.com/collections/stamp/products/stamp-2-small-1
Grips: Ergon GP1 Bio Cork - https://www.ergonbike.com/en/product-details.html?a=griffe&anr=42410001&s=gptouring#info")
![[MTB] Going Green - Snow Summit - Big Bear, CA](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jfB_NedEugY/mqdefault.jpg "[MTB] Going Green - Snow Summit - Big Bear, CA
Had a little camera trouble on this trail. Twice. Here is what I was able to capture!")
![[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")
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