MTB FAILS, BAILS, and TECHY TRAILS with Seth's Bike Hacks // Kokopelli Horsethief Trail in GJ, CO
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We're back at it again in Grand Junction, CO for another awesome ride and this time we are at the Kokopelli trail center riding the Horsethief Trail!
Today I take Seth to meet the Horsethief Bench, one of the most infamously techy starts to a trail in the country, one that I myself only met last year for the first time. After seeing how good Seth is at reading line choices blind on the rock roll on the Ribbon trail, I had a fun idea of letting him roll into this gnarly rock mess without giving him any beta to see how he would fare. I think the result speaks volumes for just how crazy this spot is!
In addition to the Bench entrance this trail has loads of fun tough and techy spots to session, so you better believe we stopped and challenged ourselves to clean everything! I continued to surprise myself and give into the peer pressure of Seth as we proved just how beneficial it can be to ride with other good riders that will push your limits.
Overall we had another amazing ride and yet again an amazing crew including my friends Sheyn (aka the Crashing Dad on KZread) and Spencer which always makes for an even more fun ride.
I'm so pumped on how this road trip is shaping up, and can't wait to share more with you all.
Until then... LFRHGS!
-Alexander
p.s. SO STOKED that so many of you are picking up the new Broken not Buried T shirts!! I seriously cannot wait for them to ship out so that I can see you rocking them in some photos!!
LFRHGS!
-Alexander
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That moment when you're right in the middle of an epic rally race with your buddy and you spot an incoming rider. It's like getting caught screwing off in school and you're still trying to act like you weren't doing what they clearly saw you doing. Love it! 🤘
Solid work!!
@myleswilson1402
6 жыл бұрын
Solid work to you and your channel
The reason why you guys are such bad ass Mountain bikers is you guys never give up until you clear each section. That is so impressive. I need to do a better job at that if I’m to ever get to your level.
The more I ride, the more I realize that attitude is EVERYTHING! I do videography for NICA Alabama and just to see the attitude of those kids, it's great. Alex and Seth keep up the great attitudes on the trail. You wouldn't believe how many kids at a race would ask me if I had ever heard of you guys! I actually heard about you guys from them! Again, keep up the great attitudes!! Happy trails!
Thank you for your very authentic vlog. I really enjoy seeing and discussing the process of working out lines on complex technical trails.
Did this trail yesterday and got to see the beginning in person. I have so much more respect for you guys for cleaning it. You are not" mere mortals".
I've been trying to get the balls to do the horse theft bunch for a while now! Talk about determination! I can't believe how much you guys have improved!!! Epic work boys!
Awesome as always. Love your energy, man!
First video I saw of yours was horsethief last year. Very fun watching you guys ride
Another great vid man keep it up! This just makes me wanna go out for a ride!
Amazing riding guys! And equally great editing work!
Alex, I feel your riding has progressed so much in the past few months. You're just so much more confident and are ripping up everything you ride - its awesome to watch. Well done mate! And for what its worth Seth, @ 3:47, I would've given that to you!
@strategicthinker8899
6 жыл бұрын
He had the pucker surgery and bleaching.
Awesome riding! I like that you shared the attempts too, instead of just editing to show a one attempt superstar run. Good stuff!
Super sick line boys! And loved the camera work - another nice one!
Love it bud! Watching this morning as I gear up for a ride. Keep up the stoke!
Nice sessions. That's the way to do it! Classic ride too. Happy Trails
That trail looks so epic!!! Bet that was a blast!!
Great stuff Alex, you are cleaning everything.
At around 4:24 mark as was just pointed out to me, a cool fellow rider/Sherpa who i didnt even know helped me, an aging biker with a previous spinal cord injury 5 yrs ago, with my bike dropping into Horsethief. We all look out for each other. Thanks again!!
I like that you ride stuff over and over till you get it right, or you come back another time and nail it!
Alex great video! You and Seth rock. You don't give up. And you keep a great attitude! Hope you can make Seth's guided trip in November.
Love ur vids honestly they are awesome! Thanks for being enthusiastic!
@The_Sampler
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Zachary!! I honestly couldn't help it if I tried... mtb just that great!
The last few vids have been sick. Keep that progression up mange !!! Yeeeewwwwww !!!!
Dude! your progression is crazzzzyy
Cool new design shirt Alex and Awesome BOX jersey Seth!!!
Sweet riding Alex. Seth is a boss tricking off of that ledge.
WOW..that was a GNARLY line..I questioned you on facebook about this one but you got it..RAD!!
why are you still on 62 subs. Your channel deserves more man. love your vids!!!
I’m so impressed y’all both cleaned that
WE GOT BEER!!.....that was a great ending to some sweet riding. We end our rides the same way out here in Jalisco, Mex..Cheers
Great ride. It’s fun to watch the struggles of the sessions. I’m gonna have to drive out there in the spring!
@The_Sampler
6 жыл бұрын
Gotta show the work going into clearing some of those harder lines - just makes it that much better when finally cleared!
Awesome run Alex, now it gets better from here.
I can’t watch your vids in public anymore! When people around me hear the heavy breathing, they think I’m watching porn!!! 😂
@The_Sampler
6 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@cucubits
6 жыл бұрын
On a more serious note, it does take out of the fun of watching this... also the random loud screaming (though not too bad in this particular video)
@tc4767
6 жыл бұрын
Not only do they think you're watching porn, but probably gay porn... considering All the various "yeah boy"
@frankfattore989
6 жыл бұрын
Travis Campbell oh God!! Thanks for uncovering another level of creepy!!! 😂
@chrisshaw2754
6 жыл бұрын
+cucu if only there were some way you could turn down the volume, like a button or something
This video shows the GoPro affected like crazy it is so much bigger in person, keep up the great work love your videos
I love this trail. Hopefully I can get out there in a couple weeks if it isn't too cold.
Watching Seth get mad and throwing his bike at putting a foot down on the easy part...priceless.
Loving the different camera angles...Good job!
@The_Sampler
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks James! It's so great to have some helping hands out there filming!
"Now it's time for some real good fun" Hell yes! That thin bit of track with the exposure would have sketched me out. Cant wait for you to head to San Diego some day bro
Alex, watching your video was interrupted by a fire drill. Can you believe that? Don't they know I'm getting stoked over here? 2:55 - Okay, for certain I would never in a million years try riding this line. Hell I don't know if I could walk it, either. 3:59 - Wow, Seth just insists on riding it without putting a foot down, doesn't he? I would have been perfectly happy with just making it down alive. Haha! 6:14 - Dude, good work! You guys are persistent. After watching y'all it doesn't look all that difficult. I need to remind myself that the camera makes things look easier than they really are. 6:27 - Nice big rock. 7:35 - "We're going to get to some fun spots here in a sec." What you just rode through looked pretty fun, dude! 7:50 - Oh I see. THAT'S your idea of fun. Haha! 8:30 - That looks very narrow. I don't think I'd have the guts to try and ride that. It was good to see you shredding this one, Alex. I can tell you're still high from the events of your previous video. It was educational watching y'all session the hard parts here, too. Good video overall. Thanks for taking us with you. #lfrhgs -Brian
That bench is terrifying dude. Good job
I tried riding UP that for a Trail Boss vid back in June. It was 101 degrees. It didn't go so well. Lol
@The_Sampler
6 жыл бұрын
To this day I've only seen that one dude do it
@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss
6 жыл бұрын
Me too. And it was edited up!
@Furao80
6 жыл бұрын
Going back this winter then?
@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss
6 жыл бұрын
That was the plan!
Hey Alex,love the videos mate.
Love that you covered all of the tries on that gnarly section of Horsethief. When you're traveling to an area like that, there's always that lingering question..."Do I want to attempt that and risk an injury that's going to ruin my trip, or did I not drive all this way to take the Sally lines?" We were barely started into UPS in Moab when I went OTB on a blind rock drop with a rock under it, and as I was going OTB I was spittin' mad thinking, "So stupid...if I can't ride this trail I'm going to be so pissed!" You took one tumble there that was scary and could have gotten an ankle or hand pretty easily. You and Seth are good at bailing!! What always strikes me as odd is that Seth's so short that he really can't get back as far as most people can to achieve more stability on the really steep techy stuff. It's truly a disadvantage for him in some respects.
@The_Sampler
6 жыл бұрын
haha that's too true as we've seen me do last year!
@willbros1499
6 жыл бұрын
Jan 26th...Upper Buffalo Headwaters Challenge. Epic ride....had over 400 riders there last year. If you and Seth get bored, you should come back to Bentonville and join us for that OORC sponsored ride. Craft beer on tap, live band, and 27 miles of backwoods group riding with aid stations, and grilled smoked bacon at the halfway point. It's awesome! It may be cold, but we suffer together my friend!
So nice to see the homies riding together!
Great ride & video man. Hopefully you'll have another one ready in the morning while I'm drinking my coffee again.
@The_Sampler
6 жыл бұрын
I'm sitting here drinking my second right now!
Awesome video you and Seth have inspired me to get back on a bike after 10 yrs and start a channel in the spring
@The_Sampler
6 жыл бұрын
oh Huch yea Donnie!! So stoked you are back in the saddle. Hope you are loving it!
Another awesome vid!
Damn, dude. I've been riding off and on for over 20 years now, and that trail looks intimidating. And fun.
That slayer is sick. "Love the Ride"
Great video!
Love this trail, love this channel
For some reason videos from this part of the world really intrigue me. The terrain is just so exposed, gnarly, and SHARP. It just shows how capable these bikes are...Anyway, another great video Alex \m/
@The_Sampler
6 жыл бұрын
Yea the west slope of CO and Moab are definitely unique in their exposure + rock combo. Not a forgiving place at all, but if you can handle it, super fun!
Perfect vid & ride!
Nice job clearing all that tech! Trips are never long enough... Wanted to ride this again this year but didn't get to. Still don't think I have that entrance or that step up. Maybe next year!
Wow! Knarly stuff. Kudos for keeping at it till you got it! I would be walking it! 🤓🇨🇦
Technically speaking, this trail is the definition of technical!
My friend says I rode down that when we were out there in 2013, I don't remember except do recall getting into something without realizing the danger and having to ride it to survive. Whew!
Awesome Trail. Super Gnarly Rocks. thanks Alex
@The_Sampler
6 жыл бұрын
Cheers mrclean!
Way to go Alex! Yeahh boy!!
I really like the sessions. I've been doing that in a couple of spots on a half marathon I have coming up in 2 weeks. The kind of stuff I'll hike -a-bike if I have a gap, but will attempt to clear it if someone's on my wheel. As usual, my fav UTUBE ride vids.
Now that I've demod a nomad... that thing is a monster of a bike, you can just plow through anything. Good bike for sure
Lol!!!! when you we're fast forward and just listen to what was going on as you were climbing that Hill...
a few beast mode moments!
Single Track is riding 10x better than before!!!!
The Bensh is insanely brutal 😎
It's lines like that that keep the bike industry alive!
@The_Sampler
6 жыл бұрын
hahahaha yea that definitely put a small beating on my bike XD
Hey Seth & Alexander, Thanks for giving our premier Fruita loop some great coverage plus some very fun session work on the Horsethief drop-in. And, thanks for stopping in at Over The Edge to say hello!
@The_Sampler
6 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure guys! Great town you got there with amazing riding community - we'll be seeing ya next year again for sure!!
Nice one Sampler😉 👍
Amazing!!
Wow those rocks are HUGE , regards from Argentina
@The_Sampler
6 жыл бұрын
What's up Santiago!
another great vid Alexander you seem to have gotten over the bad fall you had really well and your confidence is inspiring.... I was just wondering what tyres you guys use they look like Minions? cheers from OZ :-)
This was sick! I need to practice my 360's so I can just whip one out of my back pocket like Seth!
Awesome 🤙
Great location...so quiet out in that area.
I need to get out there! Terrain looks amazing 😍
@The_Sampler
6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely dude, it would be a seriously stark contrast to the riding out in your neck of the woods!
Gonna have to stick that one on my list.
Really liked the video, trying a section until you clean it and giving betas reminds me of bouldering
if you grow your beard long enough, you can incorporate it into your Gopro to stop all that nasty wind noise xD
Sweet video, Alex! I heard some climbing jargon in there, do climb at all?
Killing it
Seth is the new bike throwing master.
Oh man I got to get to Colorado!!!
Well done on the bench. Locals call the line through the notch the cheater line, but it's still very difficult. The cheater line gets its name due to all the rock stacking/placement that people were doing to make it more rideable... Impressive quick 3 off the tiny drop!!!
Sick ride. Sounds like Drama is climbing up The Bench with you. ;)
@The_Sampler
6 жыл бұрын
hahahaha I'm a heavy breather as I'm sure you have noticed XD
@aldenwilkins
6 жыл бұрын
I will be huffing and puffing in my purple BNB t-shirt soon enough my friend.
nasty rock section, well done
Truly impressive Alex! I'd have to say I wonder how you guys sit on the saddle with the large juevos it takes to hit some of the stuff you guys hit! Awesome!
@The_Sampler
6 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
"Whooo yeah boys" should be your channels merch tag line.
I love the occasional beard slip into the screen. Let’s you know how steep the decent is lol
That is my fav ride
You're a beast! 👍
Man you guys got that 1 section done perfect after more tries then i have just said like the one guy just take my bike i going to walk it
Seth: Oh so we're doing some really gnarly and techy stuff today? Time to leave my new POC knee pads in the trailer, and let's not even think about bringing some elbow pads either!...
There's a point where when riding gets so technical it isn't even fun anymore, this just doesn't look like fun to me.. I'm glad you guys can take it because I would have had to make a hospital trip! Lol
I like that recap intro.
@The_Sampler
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks dude! I think I'll incorporate it more often!
Any chance you're taping on Mack Ridge and Moore Fun?
Great video thanks :)
@The_Sampler
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks dude!
@jmelb4650
6 жыл бұрын
The Singletrack Sampler no problemo
THIS WAS SO FUN!
@hamstergraphics
6 жыл бұрын
Did you clear thief drop yet?
@TheCrashingDad
6 жыл бұрын
hamstergraphics - not yet... I can get to the notch... That's about it so far. I had a pretty sweet bail (in Seth's vid)
@TheCrashingDad
6 жыл бұрын
hamstergraphics - not yet... I can get to the notch... That's about it so far. I had a pretty sweet bail (in Seth's vid)
@hamstergraphics
6 жыл бұрын
The Crashing Dad sweet. Nice colab! I wish i was back there.
@TheCrashingDad
6 жыл бұрын
hamstergraphics - we've got amazing trails :)
Bikes were taking a beating on this day boys!
lol! nice SETH!
Glad you cleared what u miss last time bro
@The_Sampler
6 жыл бұрын
I got it last time too!! Just not first try :D