The perfect MTB riding center doesn't exis...

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Learn more about the awesome riding Quebec City has to offer here! bit.ly/44dPfhT
Checkout Empire 47 here: www.empire47.com/
Over the last years Quebec City, Canada has been flying under the radar, diligently working to build their own incredible mountain bike mecca. So where do I come in? Well, after all the hard work getting the trails and infrastructure in place, the local community is so stoked on what they have been working towards, that they want to get word out to mountain bikers everywhere to come ride, and well, I’m the lucky messenger. Over the next 5 videos, we're going to be exploring the top 5 riding destinations in the area and bringing you all along for the adventure!
In today's episode, we will be checking out one of the newest destinations, Empire 47, and this place is basically a blueprint for what the perfect trail center looks like - from progressive drops and jumps, to a pump track and airbag, accessible jump lines, and super techy double black trails, this place has it all. Let's go check it out!
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  • @FreerideQuebec
    @FreerideQuebec9 ай бұрын

    Glad you loved it brother, it's easy to forget how great this is when these are your local trails

  • @The_Sampler

    @The_Sampler

    9 ай бұрын

    My man, you are SO LUCKY to have a city that is so into its outdoor recreation, specifically the mountain biking. It's not all that common to see believe it or not!

  • @Rmagoo18

    @Rmagoo18

    Ай бұрын

    @@The_Samplerhi

  • @tjabaley
    @tjabaley9 ай бұрын

    E47 looks great and quebec looks beautiful. Best part was spending time with mother. Good Son!!!

  • @frederickgauthier4368
    @frederickgauthier43689 ай бұрын

    Lived in Quebec City for 5 years and have nothing to say against the trails, they truly are fantastic. Major downside is that if you live near trails you’ll have to drive an hour to get to work and if you live near work you’ll have to drive an hour to get to trails. Ended up spending more time in my car than on my bike. Since I moved to BC, I still get high quality trails without the need to be driving all the time to go to work or hit the trails. Spending less money and time on driving around and car maintenance which I can put on riding longer and keeping my bike in good condition. If you want a biking lifestyle and have easy access to trails BC is the winner but if you are going on a holiday, want to see wonderful places and discover an underrated province, Quebec is the destination you are looking for! The trails and the view from Mont Saint-Anne are really stunning!

  • @GoodTrails
    @GoodTrails9 ай бұрын

    I moved to Quebec from Toronto 3 years ago and loving it! The trails in Southwest Quebec near Ottawa are also really good and new trails are popping up every month

  • @QcPamplemousse

    @QcPamplemousse

    9 ай бұрын

    Agreed !! Trails around the Ottawa capital region on the Quebec side are excellent! Gnarly, technical & steep!!

  • @cedriclafleur8985
    @cedriclafleur89859 ай бұрын

    Thanks for visiting us! Nice to see how good riders from different horizons appreciate what we have in our backyard!

  • @juzDubbin
    @juzDubbin9 ай бұрын

    Alex bro, I'm really liking the travel vlog style videos! Totally understand that it's a big undertaking to do this type of video all the time...but definitely a welcomed switch from the traditional mtb videos. Cool that you're giving us insight to some of places that we've considered traveling to...thanks for the time and effort you put into editing and sharing this experience man!

  • @CWI77
    @CWI779 ай бұрын

    Man Quebec is great! So glad you could enjoy visiting our beautiful country and enjoy a vacation with your Mom. Quebec city is so uniquely different than any other part of Canada. Stoked for you!

  • @matt45540
    @matt455409 ай бұрын

    Mom has "my son says hes a youtuber" but still questions it is a career energy 😂

  • @Beiberhole69RVA
    @Beiberhole69RVA9 ай бұрын

    Quebec City is awesome! Went there Aug. 2022, it's got that old world Europe vibe, then you can hit a little bit more modern parts. I wish I went mountain biking while I was there, but our itinerary was way too tight....but I'm going back for sure, especially after watching this!

  • @enchantedparka3679
    @enchantedparka36799 ай бұрын

    Love the travel vlog mixed with hiking/biking POV footage you've thrown into the mix. It checks a lot of boxes for me. Quebec City has been on my list of places to visit but your video has moved it to the top of the list. Thanks, Alex!

  • @shanegermany5803
    @shanegermany58039 ай бұрын

    Man, those trails were sick, constantly keeping you surprised and built so well. That trail centre is what it should these days. glad you and your mum had such a great time, looking forward more to these style of vlogs, travel, mtb and new cities.

  • @mwest25
    @mwest259 ай бұрын

    Putting the plan into motion now. We will be coming from Ohio in a 2000 Dodge Ram Van!

  • @jeepdude67
    @jeepdude679 ай бұрын

    Really enjoyed Quebec City on my last trip to Canada. Had no clue this stuff was out there...may have to head back there soon!!

  • @otis6878
    @otis68789 ай бұрын

    Born in the province of Quebec and hoping to visit again soon! Its got lovely architecture and wilderness, interesting history, good food, and much more!

  • @Matthew-no8th
    @Matthew-no8th9 ай бұрын

    Amazing! So great to see QC trails on your channel! Can’t wait for the next videos now.

  • @verretalexandre
    @verretalexandre9 ай бұрын

    Killing it with the riding, and video! Cant wait to see the next 4!

  • @um.phreak580
    @um.phreak5809 ай бұрын

    stoked for ya bud. this is a good opportunity for you and great exposure for quebec! more to come in the future i'm sure

  • @SomeGuyOnHisDreamBike
    @SomeGuyOnHisDreamBike9 ай бұрын

    So Happy to see that the hard work of so many great people got your feedback... Yes, Québec is a MTB paradise

  • @shaunomeara843
    @shaunomeara8439 ай бұрын

    Canada looks amazing i can't wait for a really long visit its amazing how similar Canada and New Zealand look, nice work bud love your work 👍🙌👍

  • @SsmAnyfeSt
    @SsmAnyfeSt9 ай бұрын

    Mannn, such a nice video, my favorite from you!! Yeah, probably because it is in my province but I really liked that you added that first part, just visiting everything with your mom! That was really cool and you are lucky to have the opportunity to do a week with your mom, before the bike. :) I lost my mom last winter and would dream to do such a thing.... so continue to do it while she still can, you'll have no regrets later and just good souvenirs to remember cause we are all leaving one day... Hope you'll come back another time, when we won't beat rain's record! haha

  • @Kennardy
    @Kennardy9 ай бұрын

    Awesome! It worked. This place is on our list! Thank you and Thank you Quebec for sponsoring Alexander.

  • @mtbtube1948
    @mtbtube19489 ай бұрын

    THIS is fantastic, place looks awesome! Thanks for another great video!

  • @ddsgardening7437
    @ddsgardening74379 ай бұрын

    What a great set up Amazing trails 🇦🇺 ,Keep them coming Alex🙏🙏

  • @bikeninja956
    @bikeninja9569 ай бұрын

    Well put together video brother. Glad you're enjoying it up here. I visited Quebec city last summer for the first time and hit le Massif while I was there. The whole area is just breathtaking, epic riding and cultural history. I can't wait to go back. Looking forward to your next vid. The travel vlog style is E.P.I.C...

  • @felixajorg
    @felixajorg9 ай бұрын

    Love this place, added to my bucket list. Thanks for sharing.

  • @AdventureAwaits4u
    @AdventureAwaits4u9 ай бұрын

    Quebec looks amazing! It’s on the destination list now! Thanks!

  • @Dave435l
    @Dave435l9 ай бұрын

    As someone in NC I’ve honestly been really curious about Quebec riding bc BC is pretty expensive to fly to. Also Quebec would be an amazing final destination for a east coast mtb road trip.

  • @nikounourbakhsh8433

    @nikounourbakhsh8433

    9 ай бұрын

    Dude just went out to bc to visit for college so I rode and man I think it’s worth it.

  • @kevindunwoodie971
    @kevindunwoodie9719 ай бұрын

    What a beautiful and well laid out place. Great video.

  • @ericstevenson7656
    @ericstevenson76569 ай бұрын

    Great video man! Would definitely like to see more like this!

  • @genericinternetperson
    @genericinternetperson9 ай бұрын

    Great video, everything you showed off looked amazing.

  • @barakpinnon5529
    @barakpinnon55299 ай бұрын

    Very enjoyable vid thx for your wholesomeness ☺️

  • @franklaplaca2472
    @franklaplaca24729 ай бұрын

    Awesome ride can’t wait to see more up there😎🤙

  • @wtfchazpwnt
    @wtfchazpwnt9 ай бұрын

    Very cool place. Looking forward to more videos.

  • @charliehatton3781
    @charliehatton37819 ай бұрын

    looks amazing, hopefully I'll be able to check this out sometime!

  • @scottbowers5019
    @scottbowers50199 ай бұрын

    Cool, congrats on a free vacation. that flow looked fun. I would get hurt. now u can travel more with bike tote bag!

  • @theeoarsman921
    @theeoarsman9219 ай бұрын

    Sic, rad, rad, sic, throw a gnarly in there!!! 😃

  • @ericlasante8590
    @ericlasante85909 ай бұрын

    From Montreal and spent the month of June travelling in RV discovering all the MTB spots around Quebec. Have to say E47 and SDM were the coup de cœurs. Pretty awesome for your channel to review our part of the world. You're welcome anytime ! Cheers mate

  • @TheJttv
    @TheJttv9 ай бұрын

    You know its a good hotel when it has a herman miller aeron in the room. 5:48

  • @jesselabelle7210
    @jesselabelle72109 ай бұрын

    Just came back from some trails in Riviere de loup. They were epic!

  • @danielstobbs7366
    @danielstobbs73669 ай бұрын

    I'm upset I diddnt meet you while you were here but THIS IS AMAZING. World class place to live overall too ❤

  • @dsmdarryl
    @dsmdarryl9 ай бұрын

    Man this place looks so sweet! Between the city being so close and the quality of trails. Probably tough to beat!

  • @acebikemedia
    @acebikemedia9 ай бұрын

    It's been on my radar for years. Hopefully I'll be able to make the trip sooner than later. Looks incredible

  • @harrygrimley4352
    @harrygrimley43529 ай бұрын

    Very nice. That place looks amazing. Thanks for sharing this with us. Hi mom👋.

  • @hansbuehler
    @hansbuehler9 ай бұрын

    Great storyline. You have become a great story teller. I remember you learning from Seth some of that. Super stoked!

  • @richr7604
    @richr76049 ай бұрын

    Man that spot looks great! I knew Quebec had some good riding but that's next level trails! And your buddy Gabe reminds me of seeing you riding with Seth! So smooth but fast and precise. Looks like somewhere else to take a look at. Thanks for sharing..✌️

  • @thomasl_mtb8736
    @thomasl_mtb87369 ай бұрын

    The Quebec trails are sick! I was at e47 the day before you were!

  • @NeilCapell
    @NeilCapell9 ай бұрын

    Quebec City is soooooo friggin good for riding, sharing your stoke right now man! Can't wait for your SDM video, that's my favourite of the QC riding centres. I'm going there with buddies in 12 days, but I cant ride cuz I broke Scaphoid 3 weeks ago :(

  • @The_Sampler

    @The_Sampler

    9 ай бұрын

    Dude! So bummed about your break, but your buddies are in for a helluva time. It was so incredibly awesome up there, and you won't have to wait long for SDM ;)

  • @fredericcorriveau1857

    @fredericcorriveau1857

    9 ай бұрын

    Damn that’s sad bro hope you can ride soon

  • @theendurodude
    @theendurodude9 ай бұрын

    Super rad trip!

  • @pauls3616
    @pauls361610 ай бұрын

    I live in Ontario and know about many of the areas in Quebec but have not seen Empire 47. Looks like a great place to ride. Looking forward to your next video. 🇨🇦

  • @The_Sampler

    @The_Sampler

    10 ай бұрын

    Empire 47 is relatively new so that would make sense, but I'll tell ya what, they have done it right! I'm excited to see what the future holds for them.

  • @jasonupson
    @jasonupson9 ай бұрын

    Omg if those are the blue trails I will stick to the green. Looks sick. I love Quebec city. Im in the next province Ontario . I know my next trip destination. Cant wait

  • @SsmAnyfeSt

    @SsmAnyfeSt

    9 ай бұрын

    If you're talking about that steep slab at the beginning of ''Belzebrute'', you have a chicken pass just beside... then the other slab with the optional jump, it is a lot longer but really not as steep as the first one. We did it while braking pretty much the whole way but then you also have a chicken pass, that one of my friend did. Nothing hard on that trail, I tell you, if you're riding blue trails in Ontario, you'll be good to do that one. ;)

  • @dustyimage981
    @dustyimage9819 ай бұрын

    Great Video! looks like a sick place!

  • @frog-spit-182
    @frog-spit-1829 ай бұрын

    The spon works! Now I want to visit quebec city

  • @squirrelsmovingpictures
    @squirrelsmovingpictures9 ай бұрын

    oh man that place looks like a ton of fun :) another place to add to the list, lol

  • @xSARGEx117x
    @xSARGEx117x9 ай бұрын

    "ooh, it's not in BC? So I cou.... Oh it's still in Canada.... :(" I may not ever get to ride it, but I love seeing places like this! 11/10, would watch again

  • @bryand6094
    @bryand60949 ай бұрын

    I like the new format / tweek

  • @skunkedworx
    @skunkedworx9 ай бұрын

    Done a bunch of riding in Quebec but have not made it to QC yet. Looks awesome.

  • @Pbekken
    @Pbekken9 ай бұрын

    Good fishing in quebec and now mtb!

  • @nickyocom1699
    @nickyocom16999 ай бұрын

    Great stuff mate

  • @carl_thunder
    @carl_thunder9 ай бұрын

    Awesome video! Sleep hard is hilarious.

  • @WilliamLevesqueineX
    @WilliamLevesqueineX9 ай бұрын

    Hope you had fun for me in Sainte-Anne ! Broke myself during the opening weekend there, at least on the 3rd day so got some riding in 😅

  • @tomassanesson902
    @tomassanesson9029 ай бұрын

    Awesome video

  • @matv6799
    @matv679910 ай бұрын

    Woo! Glad to have you here :D

  • @gregstevens2917
    @gregstevens29179 ай бұрын

    Awesome...

  • @MrTonka
    @MrTonka9 ай бұрын

    Place looks sick!!

  • @The_Sampler

    @The_Sampler

    9 ай бұрын

    Dude next time you GOTTA come

  • @camdenmorris-rh5gt
    @camdenmorris-rh5gt9 ай бұрын

    That bike is so beautiful

  • @ofacefan
    @ofacefan9 ай бұрын

    i recently traveled to Colorado with the "not pro" evoc bag and it worked great for my large yt izzo but i can definitely see how that rail in the pro bag could make it slightly easier to load and the third front wheel would have made it easier to drag around the airports.

  • @canadmos
    @canadmos9 ай бұрын

    Quebec is a great place to visit and ride. So many good options. The one downside is that all these major areas cost money to use.

  • @S.Mallard
    @S.Mallard10 ай бұрын

    Welcome to la belle povince bud 🤙

  • @Doon-eb8ne
    @Doon-eb8ne9 ай бұрын

    Think if you ever get the chance come over to the uk and try out the bike parks in wales (bike park wales and dyfi) I think you’d absolutely love them. Not quite the same atmosphere but so so much fun

  • @thadgillespie5255
    @thadgillespie52559 ай бұрын

    Dude, soo sick! Now I want to go to Quebec someday. Those trails look awesome! Your livin the dream now Alex! I’m stoked you have this opportunity!

  • @stillburningstrong

    @stillburningstrong

    9 ай бұрын

    We went there in June, it is even better then what the camera can capture !

  • @radioactive_chester4773
    @radioactive_chester47737 ай бұрын

    Bro I live super close to quebec city this is great news lmao

  • @thomastattersall5497
    @thomastattersall54979 ай бұрын

    I might need to visit Quebec now…

  • @taylordarion3477
    @taylordarion34779 ай бұрын

    Ik this is quite a while from Quebec but if you have the chance to come to bromont, you wouldn’t be disappointed. If you go definitely try out the new World Cup trail (#53) it’s amazing

  • @gucass
    @gucass10 ай бұрын

    Great video man! Love Quebec and its history... but real quick question.. is that a phone cable you are using for a hair tie @4:10?

  • @The_Sampler

    @The_Sampler

    10 ай бұрын

    hahaha nah it's just a looser style of band so it won't give me headaches XD

  • @mathinflames
    @mathinflames9 ай бұрын

    Man you really made Qc look good! You kind of forget about how nice it is when you live there 😂

  • @rlopez9044
    @rlopez90444 ай бұрын

    Hi sampler Great video .. Question, when is the best month to go and ride there ??

  • @dansheridan9904
    @dansheridan99049 ай бұрын

    I wish I could Have got that EVOC. Oddly REI in Tampa had an out of box Dakine bag. They couldn't find it while I was on the phone, said they would call back if they found it. I figured they were just saying that to be nice. 30 mins later they called and I snagged it, flew to Boston the next day.

  • @Trueace21000
    @Trueace210009 ай бұрын

    How is it living full time in the van again? I hope to join you and the other MTBs Van Lifers soon!!! and just be tied in with the MTB Community!! How big is the van life MTB community would you say if had to estimate?

  • @michaeltiffe6341
    @michaeltiffe63419 ай бұрын

    So Alex did you learn that the rock is sticky for the most part even when wet? Just spent a week in the area again for the 3rd year. E47 rocks.

  • @SofaDanslBois
    @SofaDanslBois9 ай бұрын

    Gab Marceau is my idol

  • @The_Sampler

    @The_Sampler

    9 ай бұрын

    He was such a rad rider and just all around good dude to hang out with!

  • @Carl_Black
    @Carl_Black10 ай бұрын

    Great fishing in Quebec.

  • @coreyenglish8706

    @coreyenglish8706

    9 ай бұрын

    Love fishing keebec

  • @ToddNZMTB
    @ToddNZMTB9 ай бұрын

    0:36 black diamond taxi rank 😆

  • @DanielBrownMTB
    @DanielBrownMTB9 ай бұрын

    When u comin back to whistler??

  • @ludoms100
    @ludoms1009 ай бұрын

    i got to know what is that saddle!!

  • @Montytobin
    @Montytobin8 ай бұрын

    mountain bike mecca of the world more like

  • @yellowboi4225
    @yellowboi42259 ай бұрын

    Could you go to snowmass Colorado?

  • @ddsgardening7437
    @ddsgardening74379 ай бұрын

    🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

  • @henrycarlson4023
    @henrycarlson4023Ай бұрын

    Best video to eat mac and cheese to

  • @user-iw4jl6bc8h
    @user-iw4jl6bc8h4 ай бұрын

    Québec is not on the east coast but central Canada . Quebec has no coast line on the atlantic.

  • @xav_1029
    @xav_10299 ай бұрын

    When does riding season end up there?

  • @SsmAnyfeSt

    @SsmAnyfeSt

    9 ай бұрын

    Somewhere around october... probably like mid october. If we have a good fall season (not too much rain), fall is the best with the nice colors! End of september to mid october

  • @righteousbob272
    @righteousbob2729 ай бұрын

    Pizza is always worth it!

  • @The_Sampler

    @The_Sampler

    9 ай бұрын

    Hahaha tell me you watched the whole video without telling me you watched the whole vid :P Glad you enjoyed it my man, and AGREED. Pizza is always worth it.

  • @SteffenThomsen
    @SteffenThomsen9 ай бұрын

    Stack paper to the ceiling and get stoked!

  • @cannabiscanuck4262
    @cannabiscanuck42629 ай бұрын

    Welcome to mi casa

  • @tatumthetater-tot9556
    @tatumthetater-tot95569 ай бұрын

    16:57 I have 24 inch wheels. I would not survive.

  • @Ca11MeBubba
    @Ca11MeBubba8 ай бұрын

    Kwa-bec? Q-bec? K-bec? Figger it out!

  • @kennymorris6329
    @kennymorris63299 ай бұрын

    Can I have your crust man?

  • @cheddy_chedderson_cheddouard
    @cheddy_chedderson_cheddouard9 ай бұрын

    tokébeccccc

  • @aurum_85none32
    @aurum_85none329 ай бұрын

    There is a Karen who try to shot this place down. Yep we have our own Karen too !

  • @phillipstocksdale6317
    @phillipstocksdale631710 ай бұрын

    H I M O M !!!

  • @mathewnunez
    @mathewnunez9 ай бұрын

    Wait was the exis on purpose Alex?😂

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