You have nothing to fear, Lance. we're all riding with you from the comfort of our sofa's

@bestdayevermtb2

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the reassurance 😁

@anais4766

2 ай бұрын

🤣🤣

"flip me doodaas!" 🤣🤣. That's some next level expletives there lance!!. Awesome looking trail. definitely something a bit different.

Great video, spectacular scenery. Steep & off camber… you got this. 👍 Solo riding is often when we find the new and exciting stuff. Cheers!

@bestdayevermtb2

2 ай бұрын

A lot of people say you should not ride on your own, but the reality is that most of us do it from time to time. I love exploring and am definitely more cautious on my own.

Great vid Lance and how good is that part of the country!

Sick!!

Enjoy Nelson Lance! If you thought you were nervous now, most of the G6 will tickle you in ways you didn't imagine possible.

@bestdayevermtb2

2 ай бұрын

Didn't get to do as much in Nelson as I planned but was still good fun.

A proper gnarly adventure Lance, I was a bit worried for you in a few places.

@bestdayevermtb2

2 ай бұрын

So was I at the time.😄

Amazing so good

Looks Gnarly, good work getting out in one piece. Enjoy Nelson, interested to see what you think, definitely try and do the Gorge & Cable Bay. The trails behind Nelson are also amazing, Te Aro Koa & 629 notable mentions.

@bestdayevermtb2

2 ай бұрын

I did really enjoy Nelson but had to cut trip short so didn't do as much as I wanted

Awesome video Lance wow that was one scary looking track but probably was a buzz riding it tho . Hey I didn’t see you riding it bye your self which is the old saying mates looking after mates . So they don’t get into trouble. I’m sure you had your phone on you because you ain’t that stupid. I’m definitely looking forward to seeing you and Jacqueline on the next episode

@bestdayevermtb2

2 ай бұрын

Had my phone and Garmin emergency device.

Rocks hurt when you fall on them. Your higher degree of caution is certainly warranted vs. softer North Island volcanic / clay soils.

@bestdayevermtb2

2 ай бұрын

The ground is definitely harder, that is for sure. Luckily, I only crashed once on this trip, and that was really soft dirt at Wanaka.

Definitely a case of ridingonmyownitis, I've raced 2ws with you Lance on jankier stuff and you have great tech slash jank skills. It will come back once you stop the rail trails ha ha

@bestdayevermtb2

2 ай бұрын

I went back two days later with a guide. I just followed him everywhere, no problems. Video next Saturday.

Great vid Lance, hope to be pedalling there in the short term. Curious about your gopro settings, great vid quality!

@bestdayevermtb2

2 ай бұрын

Thanks. I use 4k 60 fps hyperview autoboost, 10bit on bit rate high ev comp -0.5 white bal 5500, sharpness low colour vibrant wind off. Check out some of the loam rangers videos. He knows more than me although I have modified mine from his over time. To be honest the editing is more important than go pro settings for picture quality. I use Davinci resolve and use Codec H.265 and 80000 Kb/s. You end up with big files but KZread reduces the quality so starting high helps. I am no expert but hope that helps.

@craigtimperley8312

2 ай бұрын

@@bestdayevermtb2 thanks very much Lance, much appreciated. My vid colors are nowhere near as natural or warm as yours, will continue to play in DaVinci Resolve!

@bestdayevermtb2

2 ай бұрын

@craigtimperley8312 I must admit I don't colour grade. Tried to but find it too complicated for me.

AC would have lead you out the back to some, ever so slightly easier trails aka Supercharger and the like... would have got your flow on a bit more. The Dunnerz Boyz can play guide in Alex after you sess some of what we have to offer 🤘

@bestdayevermtb2

2 ай бұрын

Luckily, I did go back a few days later with a local, which was really good.

Is Rob still away? I was down there last week after Easter, no coffee, no ride. But Phil @ altitude bikes he was there, should have been ya next call in! Epic place to ride one of my favs in NZ, please don't tell everyone, its thorny, its hot, no water, battery eater and tire chewer (that should keep the Jaffa's away, they don't like getting their tires worn out!) Defs helps if ya have a local with ya! But I been going there on and off for 30plus years, next time check out Thee thee hill! or the Poo track? If ya know ya know, many of those trails have been out there since the 70s and we rode dirtbikes there in the 80s, them were the days my friend, too many wanky houses in the way now, ruined the entry plus we used to race up and down the river to wash out bikes, I still did it in my truck! Hope ya got a coffee from Rob before ya left Alexandra , Be Rude Not too! 🤟

@bestdayevermtb2

2 ай бұрын

Made another video with Phil a few days after this one. He was unavailable this day due to race on. Certainly was better with a local guide.

You should ride at Signal hill in Dunedin

@bestdayevermtb2

2 ай бұрын

Have had many people suggest that but sadly didn't get there on this trip. Will definitely do it again though.

thats a grade 2 flow trail

11:40 is that a giant clock?!

@bestdayevermtb2

2 ай бұрын

Yes it is.

Rock of Doom next?

@bestdayevermtb2

2 ай бұрын

I really wanted to do that, but the next ride I rode with a local and he said that track had not been maintained and was not great to ride. Did some other cool stuff though.

Punishing

Think I should remind now don't leave your backpack at the top of that hill. TRUST the rocks and GRAVITY is your friend it will always get you to the bottom (LOL) FLIP ME DODAHS like that expression

@bestdayevermtb2

2 ай бұрын

Must admit it is a challenge for me when riding gnarly stuff to say things that won't offend people. I don't always achieve that.😄

@susaneastman6444

2 ай бұрын

Like your mother, I grimaced a few times.!!!

You should not be riding that on your own