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@dukeofmtb

2 жыл бұрын

Always appreciated. 😊

I ride this trail a lot. It was awesome to your take on it.

@dukeofmtb

2 жыл бұрын

Haha...we're always looking to get into trouble...lol 😅

@RedvansChan

2 жыл бұрын

@@dukeofmtb have you guys done whalfield park? Surprised you haven't done merrell! This and whalfield are my fav in the area

@dukeofmtb

2 жыл бұрын

@@RedvansChan Not yet. Maybe next time we're in the western side of the stae.

Cory sound effects for the win!

It's nice to see someone covering my local trails. Merrell is a lot of fun!

She is so courageous and has many skills. Great and fun video.

Defenitely gonna have to check that trail out sometime soon

@dukeofmtb

2 жыл бұрын

It's always worth it to ride a trail at least once. 😉👍

Red direction M,W,F,Sun definitely the better direction. Sorry you missed it.

My lil bro went to grand ledge he was telling me about this place. Looks not bad at all in the oppo especially 🤙

@dukeofmtb

2 жыл бұрын

I think the opposite way is the way to go.

Ride it all the time red days are fun going into the black area Sawtooth over brige by fence into the technical rooty area cause you come in with pretty good speed. I always rode red days but yellow for sure seems to have way more flow and can use the berms too

The roots and bridges on sawtooth are tiring. Lol

You guys need to come back soon! They redid a section of the trail and added lots of rock and jump features. The trail is much more advanced and fun now

@dukeofmtb

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip. 👍 We might go out there one weekend when the weather is good and it isn't bike park season. We always love new features. 😊

My every other day trail! Awesome to see you guys there, that tree rocky spot is a good haha hasn’t caught me up yet tho

That skinny is super sketchy but surprisingly Cory just blast thru it (not just cautiously slow), surprise me a lot. haha

@dukeofmtb

Жыл бұрын

Cory has no fear with skinnies. She's got a natural knack for them. Meanwhile, I lose my balance just walking. 🤣

I'm a Banana!

@dukeofmtb

2 жыл бұрын

Banana! 🤪

Loved the video, it was cool running into you guys in the parking lot. Gotta say, I've never actually seen anyone else pull off the skinny you went back to, gratts to Cory for making it.

@dukeofmtb

2 жыл бұрын

It was nice meeting you too dude. We ended being there almost all day. We had to stop and try every feature. Lol. Cory wasn't gonna leave until she cleared that skinny too.

I ride there weekly and try out a couple more features each time, IMO this trail is a blast!

Red days are better imo. But the builders did a great job making it fun both ways

@dukeofmtb

2 жыл бұрын

Would have been sweet to ride down the black section instead of up. 😁

12:00 Kapag Pinay di talaga nasuko 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

I came down from Marquette and rode that two weeks ago on my hard tail. So much fun!

@dukeofmtb

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely a trail for hardtails. Down country bike at most.

ITS A HARDTAIL LIFE FOR me too :)

banana = potassium glizzy

Damn Cory good job at the end👍

Yay! Missed y’all!

@dukeofmtb

2 жыл бұрын

😊

Good job bro 👍

@dukeofmtb

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

they've redone the trail and have a bunch of new stuff + revamped sawtooth to be a bit more difficult. It's worth another visit

@dukeofmtb

Жыл бұрын

Sweet! We'll be sure to check it out whenever we head out that way again. 😁👍

Saturdays for sure

Such a neat little trail. A cross between the old Stony Creek and Addison. Just the right length for a local home trail. I really enjoyed it earlier this year.

Awesome video! This trail is one of my local spots and it's really cool to see both of you out riding it! 💯

Love seeing how both of your riding skills have progressed & how you both support & encourage each other on difficult features & long uphill/hike-a-bike & flat sections. Stay safe & superb kids !!

@dukeofmtb

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, good sir. 😁

"stuff starts going down in a good way" newly weds ;) as I right this Cory starts screaming. I hope my daughter does read this comment. else I will have explaining to do.

@dukeofmtb

2 жыл бұрын

Lol

This is such a nice trail, I’m impressed

LOL Lower 60's, its 106 here in Tucson Arizona.

@dukeofmtb

2 жыл бұрын

This was early spring. It's been mostly upper 80s and 90s with extremely high humidity here lately. I'd take 106F with 15% humidity over 85F with 85% humidity any day.

Merrell was closed the past 2 Months as they made Major Updates to the Trail, Mainly Wynalda Section. The Trail opened back up this past Saturday and I had a chance to check it out! I would highly recommend you guys trying it out if your on this side of the State Again. Definitely bring your Full Suspension Bikes as there is now some Awesome Jump Lines. The Trail is directional by Day and I recommend Riding it Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday Direction.

@dukeofmtb

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip. 🙂👍

"I'm pretty pooped and got a three hour drive", I am so using that next time I chicken out on a feature... lol 🤣 just kidding, I am so upset with myself and determined to drive two hours this weekend to do features I chickened out on last Saturday.

@dukeofmtb

2 жыл бұрын

Haha. I feel ya. We've definitely done trips back to certain trails just to clear one feature we couldn't clear the last time. 😁

Cory.. Cory.. Cory.. Cory!!!

@dukeofmtb

2 жыл бұрын

Cory!!!

can't believe this was a 26min video... Cory is high energy goals and the dynamic between you two is very entertaining. subbed!

@dukeofmtb

2 жыл бұрын

In a good way...or? It's a little longer than most of our vids. 😅 Glad you enjoyed it though. 😊

@raizen82

2 жыл бұрын

@@dukeofmtb in a good way! I didn't notice how long it was because it was entertaining all the way and I was just laughing with you guys.

I swear to f$&@ing gawd I’m getting a shirt that says “ready to go lovey dudes”

@dukeofmtb

2 жыл бұрын

That would be a sweet shirt. I should get on that. 😁

@elementTwelve

2 жыл бұрын

@@dukeofmtb do. It.

Nice seeing a trail I ride so often! Merrell is great in both directions, but red has more jumps and feels a bit more downhill. The key to making both directions as fun as possible is speed. Once you learn the trail it becomes a XC race course. Great video!

@dukeofmtb

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely gotta try it the other way around next time. 😁

This trail is only 20 minutes from my house, I haven’t yet ridden it yet but I’ve got plans to soon

@dukeofmtb

2 жыл бұрын

Have fun! 😁👍

banananononana, new friend here. nice trail 🤜🤛

Hardtail life

Sunday is the best way to go both ways are good at Merrill

@dukeofmtb

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. 👍

🤘

Sometimes its nice to get on a hardtail. You find out how fast they really are IMO. Nice riding bro 👌🏽

@dukeofmtb

2 жыл бұрын

You got that right! Thanks!

That drop at the wooden bridge is pretty big drop to flat for a hardtail. While doable you definitely do feel it.

@dukeofmtb

2 жыл бұрын

Lol. Yup. Even small hucks to flat hurt. 😅

You two really need to check out the dragon.

@dukeofmtb

2 жыл бұрын

One of these days. 😊

"banana" !!

You guys should check out the new trails at Stoney Creek. More jumps and tech you would love.

@dukeofmtb

2 жыл бұрын

We will, as soon as Cory's shoulder heals up. Might be a few months.

🔥🔥🔥

Piece of cake at the end.😉

@dukeofmtb

2 жыл бұрын

She's the skinny queen 👸

Banana

banana-nana

@dukeofmtb

2 жыл бұрын

Banana!!! 😆

Nakakainspired kayo magbike Ate and Kuys..

@dukeofmtb

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Seen your comments under a few vids now. Glad you're enjoying them. 😊

banana

Bananas

I live so close to Merrell I used it for a warm up to Copper Harbor this year. Its a nice fun mild trail. How long ago did the two of you ride it?

@dukeofmtb

2 жыл бұрын

We spent all afternoon there, just looking for features to try. 😁

Banana.

@dukeofmtb

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed.

Did y'all film the day you went to Windrock? What did you think? Did I see y'all hit the Red Bull Drop? e: banana

@dukeofmtb

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. It's freaking great. And although we didn't ride the double blacks, we _did_ hit the Redbull drop. 😁 Here's an IG post of Cory hitting it: *instagram.com/p/CPjd0RlhFGt/?* Banana! 🍌

Man you sure do know how to find all the sweet spots don’t you?!

@dukeofmtb

2 жыл бұрын

Haha. I try. 😅

Platano!

@dukeofmtb

2 жыл бұрын

Lol

They just redid most of this trail, added a few jumps.

@dukeofmtb

Жыл бұрын

Sweet!

I was gonna suggest a video at Highland Recreation Area, but seeing how you guys hate climbing, nevermind haha....cool video though, been debating going here since its an hour and a half drive, i'm gonna go this Friday after seeing this!

@dukeofmtb

2 жыл бұрын

We're gonna do Highland eventually. A & D is our favorite route there. The short but relatively chunky descents there are super fun. Definitely gonna bring our hardtails. 😁

@timboslice45

2 жыл бұрын

@@dukeofmtb Nice, definitely looking forward to that video! I ride A and D all the time, going for the entire loop before summer ends....only been riding for a year so that will be my hardest ride yet :)

@dukeofmtb

2 жыл бұрын

@@timboslice45 Bring extra water. Especially if it's hot. It's a hard core workout. 😁👍

👍 🚵‍♂️

U need to go to whistler, even though ur not a downhill rider and ride trail bikes

@dukeofmtb

2 жыл бұрын

One day. 😁

That 1st skinny with the rocks looked sketchy, i don't mind falling into dirt or leaves but rocks is a different story. Speaking of hardtails i had a 2016 Focus Raven max SL that was 20.4 pounds WITH 150 gram pedals, sometimes riding a 20 pound bike has it's advantages especially on climbing thats not that rough. I have been looking at a new 2020 Cannondale Lefty with AXS that lists for 11 grand and i can buy for $6600.00, under 20 pounds with tubes, great for FLYING around town too, best to have 2 bikes, nothing does everything 100%

@dukeofmtb

2 жыл бұрын

Haha. That's why I didn't try it. I'm nowhere near as good as Cory on skinnies. 😅 But yeah, I'm glad to have the hardtail. My trail/enduro bike is 36ish lbs. Great at the bike park, not so much on the local stuff. 😅

@zxtenn

2 жыл бұрын

@@dukeofmtb 36 pounds? I figured may 30-32? My old 2019 Instinct BC was 29.7 WITH stamp 11 pedals, front fender and bottle cage, about 31.5 out of the box but added carbon bars, wheels and saved 100 grams with a lighter seat

@dukeofmtb

2 жыл бұрын

@@zxtenn Heavy duty frame. The TR Signature's claimed weight for the stock build is 33lbs, but after DH casing tires, a longer dropper, water bottle, spares, tools, pump, etc...it's definitely closer to 35 to 36lbs. It gives it great stability when descending at Windrock and stuff, but on most south Michigan XC trails, it's overkill. That's why I have the hardtail.

banana :-)

@dukeofmtb

2 жыл бұрын

Banana! 😆🍌

damn merrell, cory said your trail is grandma material lol. thats good for me becase i ride like a grandma, actually like a fat ugly 40 year old but whatever. great vid.

Has Cory ever been to Bloomer Park?

@dukeofmtb

10 ай бұрын

Yeah, we used to hit all the sketchy features hidden in the back, back when Stony didn't have jumps yet. 😁

@TivonSanders

10 ай бұрын

@@dukeofmtb It must be hilarious hearing her ride through the big switchbacks. 😆

@dukeofmtb

10 ай бұрын

@TivonSanders lol yup. 😁

what happen to your fox 36 you had before?

@dukeofmtb

2 жыл бұрын

That's a Fox 36 on my hardtail. Maybe you're thinking about the Kashima 36 on my TR? Cory is a Lyrik rider all the way.

@jtphotography0

2 жыл бұрын

@@dukeofmtb my bad, i thought you were riding the full sus meta judging by the top tube decals

Hey Mike, so I was wondering, is Cory filipina? I am trying to figure out, what language she is speaking

@dukeofmtb

Жыл бұрын

It's Ed. And yes, she's Filipino. We typically speak a "dialect"(I'd argue it's a completely separate language) called Ilocano. We're both more fluent in that the the actual national language of the Philippines.

@Drummer9

Жыл бұрын

@@dukeofmtb oh, I am sorry I called you Mike! Ok, because I know there is Tagalog and Cebuano

@dukeofmtb

Жыл бұрын

@@Drummer9 No worries. We don't speak Cebuano. Our Tagalog isn't bad, but being from the north, Ilocano and English just feels more natural.

@Drummer9

Жыл бұрын

@@dukeofmtb hey Ed, if you are in SW Virgin8a, hit me up, we can ride together. I just bought my first full suspension.

@dukeofmtb

Жыл бұрын

@Drummer9 Congrats on the new bike. Can't make any promises. Best bet is to keep an eye out our socials. I just go where the wind blows me, and Cory is usually that wind. Lol

Banana

banana

@dukeofmtb

2 жыл бұрын

BANANA! lol

Banana

@dukeofmtb

2 жыл бұрын

Banana!!! 🤘😁

banana

@dukeofmtb

2 жыл бұрын

🍌Banana!🍌 😆