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Josh Hicks
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Registrace 3. 08. 2014
Bikes, events, camping and more.
Bikepacking Rollins Pass, Colorado | A Sub-24 Hour Overnighter
Rollins Pass has been on my mind for awhile now. The old trestle bridge at the top, riding above treeline, the views.. just all of it. And then Caleb Kerr, friend and fellow photographer/bicycle adventurer reached out to me about the idea of an overnighter in Colorado.. I figured this would be the perfect ride for us.
The road up Rollins Pass is quite chunky. It takes longer than expected, too. We stopped for photos and video clips of course and rode a relaxed ride talking and catching up.
A huge shoutout to Aeroe Bikepack Bags for sending me a full setup. The spider rack system they have paired with their dry bags make for a truly worry free setup once mounted and in the backcountry. I'll have a video in the future reviewing/showing the setup in closer detail.
If you haven't watched my other bikepacking videos, here's one from Moab: czcams.com/video/9crw2lsSzig/video.html
Give a thumbs up on the video if it's something you enjoy and leave a comment with any questions on gear, the route, or kind remarks and I'll reply. Thanks for being here!
Shot on GoPro Hero 8 and Sony a7iii
#bikepacking #overnighter #salsacycles #bigagnes #rollinspass #colorado #sonya7iii #goprohero8 #aeroebikepackbags
The road up Rollins Pass is quite chunky. It takes longer than expected, too. We stopped for photos and video clips of course and rode a relaxed ride talking and catching up.
A huge shoutout to Aeroe Bikepack Bags for sending me a full setup. The spider rack system they have paired with their dry bags make for a truly worry free setup once mounted and in the backcountry. I'll have a video in the future reviewing/showing the setup in closer detail.
If you haven't watched my other bikepacking videos, here's one from Moab: czcams.com/video/9crw2lsSzig/video.html
Give a thumbs up on the video if it's something you enjoy and leave a comment with any questions on gear, the route, or kind remarks and I'll reply. Thanks for being here!
Shot on GoPro Hero 8 and Sony a7iii
#bikepacking #overnighter #salsacycles #bigagnes #rollinspass #colorado #sonya7iii #goprohero8 #aeroebikepackbags
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Behind The Builder: James Bleakley of Black Sheep Bikes
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James Bleakley got his start in the early 90's working at Boulder Bicycles. As he made his way up to lead welder, he was in search of a better work life balance. A few more years after that, he finally launched his own line of custom bikes named Black Sheep Bikes. Along the way, he has won Best Big Weld and Best Titanium Bike both at NAHBS.. finished the Leadville 100 thirteen times on a single...
Pinyons & Pines Bikepacking Race | Flagstaff, Arizona | Race Recap and Bike Gear Check!
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Last weekend, I did my first bikepacking race.. a 310 mile loop with 24,000 ft of elevation gain, singlespeed! In this video, I break down a bit of the route in Flagstaff, Arizona and the gear I carried on my bike and used. #pinyonsandpines #bikepacking
Bikepacking White Ranch/Golden Gate Canyon State Park | A Mountain Bike Sub-24 Hour Overnighter
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Ever since I got back from bikepacking the Peaks & Plateaus route in Moab, Utah last month, I've been itching to get back out. A sub-24 hour overnighter presented itself over Easter weekend so I texted Neil if he knew of any good spots.. and he jumped in on the ride with me. In this video, we head up the locally famous Belcher Hill single track climb at White Ranch Park (singlespeed,) take grav...
Bikepacking Moab, Utah | A Rugged, Desolate & Diverse Ride | Peaks & Plateaus Route
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Last week, a handful of us set out from our can camp site outside of Moab, Utah on a 170 mile bikepacking route through native Ute land. This was my first multi-day bikepacking adventure and it set the bar extremely high. From riding near the snow capped La Sal mountains, to camping deep sandstone Lockhart Basin, the views and roads were both some of the best I've ever seen. This route featured...
2022 MID SOUTH GRAVEL WEEKEND RECAP + BIKE CHECK + BOBBY WINTLE STOKE | Stillwater, Oklahoma
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What just happened!? Last weekend was absolutely insane. This was my first time to Stillwater, Oklahoma... as well as The Mid South of course... and my second 100 mile race... first of which on a singlespeed. It's hard to capture and communicate the deep level of community within cycling that happened last weekend. Bobby Wintle, co-owner of The Mid South and District Bicycles and his team have ...
Old Man Winter Rally 100k - Lyons, Colorado | Salsa Timberjack Singlespeed Setup & Race Review 2022
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Old Man Winter Rally is an early season race held in Lyons/Boulder, Colorado. It features mixed terrain from canyon paved roads, snowy single track, and fast hard packed gravel dirt roads. There is a 50k and 100k course, my video featuring views from the 100k - 63 mile course with about 5,000ft of climbing. There were about 1,200 registered across these two lengths and the 10k run course. Boots...
Cottonwood Crusher | 45 mile fat bike unsupported route | Buena Vista, Colorado
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This event is fully UNSUPPORTED and you will need to be self-sufficient and winter backcountry ready in order to complete the established course. Learn more here: coloradoes.wordpress.com/2022-cottonwood-crusher/ The Cottonwood Crusher is a FREE self-supported winter fat bike adventure in the Collegiate Peaks. You’ll climb up and over 12,000 ft twice! Complete the full 45-mile lollipop or just ...
Blue Steel Bikes - Custom Titanium Bikes
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Steel, Stainless Steel, or Titanium. From start to finish in their shop on the north side of La Crosse Wisconsin. They do not build any production bikes. If you want a small, medium, or large frame, there are plenty of companies that do that well. BSB strives to build you that dream bike. Each frame is built one at a time, for each client. A bike that not only fits you perfectly but has all the...
Unbound Gravel Bike Check & Race Recap
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Unbound Gravel was my first completed 100 miles on a bike.. and it was an incredible day. Sunny, warm, windy, sure.. but the gravel community was alive and well making it such a fun day on the bike. Here's what I ran on my #SalsaCutthroat gravel bike for #UnboundGravel this year in Emporia, Kansas. Timestamps: 0:00 Unbound Gravel Race Clips 1:04 Race and Bike Check Intro 3:17 Pirelli Cinturato...
Best Slaughter Pen MTB Singletrack Compilation | Bentonville, Arkansas Mountain Biking
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We got away for the weekend and escaped to Bentonville, Arkansas to experience and ride the Slaughter Pen trail network. This is by far the most incredible singletrack I've ever ridden. With all of the features, it's seriously like a kid in a candy store. For wheels, I'm riding my Salsa El Mariachi hardtail that I've been working on throughout covid. Recently, I installed the PNW Coast dropper ...
How to Install a PNW Coast Dropper + Loam Lever (on externally routed mountain bike!)
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In this video I drill out my steel Salsa hardtail, which is not made for an internally routed dropper, and stick a brand new PNW Coast internal 27.2mm dropper post in it with the PNW Loam Lever. For more how to videos and POV mountain bike singletrack, subscribe and hit the bell. Videos weekly! Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:32 How to drill your frame for internal routed dropper post 0:49 How to in...
How to install 54t DT Swiss hub upgrade under 2 minutes
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Loud hubs are all the rage these days. I wanted better engagement on my hub so here's how I upgraded my DT Swiss hub in UNDER 2 minutes. This install is so easy you don't need any tools, just purchase the DT Swiss 54t kit and take your stock hub engagement from 18t to 54t... and also making your hub zing like a swarm of bees... if you're into that. Buy DT Swiss 54t Ratchet Upgrade Kit: amzn.to/...
Mid South Gravel EPIC Route Building in Emporia Kansas
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2021 brought Mid South Gravel in Stillwater, Oklahoma north to Emporia, Kansas in the heart of the Flint Hills for 100 miles of gravel, b road goodness. I jumped in the truck and rode along with Aaron Apel, route builder and shop manage for Gravel City Adventure and supply in Emporia, the sponsor bike shop for Unbound Gravel. Here's a sneak peek of the 50 mile and 100 mile routes in Emporia for...
ECI Systems | Brand Recruitment 2018
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ECI Systems 2018-2019 Recruitment Commercial www.ecisystems.net Director: Shiela Glasper, SEG Media Collective Producer/Editor: Josh Hicks, JD Liana Works Music Licensed through Artlist.io Gear I Use: Main Camera: amzn.to/2QGSBar My Backup Camera: amzn.to/2QGe2s1 Dual Harness Camera Strap: amzn.to/2NegHHv DJI Ronin S Gimbal: amzn.to/307XhJy Main Lens: amzn.to/2NegWlT Second Lens: amzn.to/37WHZt...
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Amazing and beautiful landschape ride for sure. Thank you for producing uploading, riding!
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Greetings from Thailand. Great video!
Great video! Any shot you could provide more details about the route?
I notice your riding more of an XC mountain bike. I rode Mid South last year on a Specialized Sirrus X. I've done a couple mods to it since last year, but am still pondering whether I should ride it on my BMC Two Stroke (XC race bike) this year. What are your thoughts?
Thanks for the comment! I wanted to try my hardtail because at the time I was training for a 320 mile singlespeed race that I was going to ride the same bike on. Flat bar was comfortable and would do again! I’m not a top 10% rider so outside of that percentile ride what is comfortable and fun!
@@joshhicks8874 makes sense. I’m bottom 10%… 😆
Thanks for doing this video! Doing it this year for the first time on my Midnight special. Should be an adventure!
What a great video. Awesome work, Josh. I was able to shadow James last year as he built a frame for an Iceland ride at the University of Iowa. He's a world class teacher, as well as bike builder. Thanks for sharing this with the world.
Old Man Winter Rally 100K on a single speed - Very Impressive!
It was a blast! Would recommend.
Such amazing footage! Thank you for sharing the adventure!
Thanks for watching!!
What is your frame size sir and your height thanks in advance
Cool Video! Thanks for putting this together and sharing!
Thanks for watching!
Hi are you still running the perilli tires? How are they in mud?
Nice video, thanks. I've been wanting to do that ride, now you've inspired me to go for it.
Glad you enjoyed it! It’s definitely worth the long, slow climb up!
Man, that view at 1:08 is breathtaking! How do you like the Aeroe Rack? I'm thinking about getting one.
It’s incredible up there at the summit. This was the first big test on the Aeroe Rack. I’ll be reviewing it soon after a few more tests with it/on other bikes/rides. The short, takes longer to set up than a traditional bag that has straps but extremely stable once set up.
@@joshhicks8874 thanks man. Looking forward to the full review. I usually carry a 20L dry bag on a rear rack, so not sure the Aeroe would be big enough to hold it.
Great instruction! Maybe it is a stupid question, but I have MTB Felt from 2017 with 2x6gears. Will this work also on this?
Proud owner of a black sheep as my lifetime bike. Wasn’t my original choice growing up.. but when I got older I started to realise how priorities realign. In that way, when I finally found James.. I knew this was it. One of the best technical craftsman/artists that are still around and active.. his workmanship is top of the top.. his designs and innovations are original with no gimmicks, only common sense. Excellent work ethic, traditional framebuilder with the best in modern tech available to the customer, reasonable prices, crazy unique and functional bikes that would outlast your lifetime. Most of all, he is a kind, patient and experienced person that will help you fulfill a lifelong dream. When you choose to go for a custom frame/bike you’re not just getting the bike.. you’re getting a piece of history and soul of the builder. I never thought I’d feel/remember so much over a bike.. but James played a huge part in that experience as a custodian and friend. Thank you James for all you’ve learnt so that we may benefit from the wonderful bikes you create. And thank you Josh for spending the time documenting Black Sheep (beautiful, beautiful photos from before) and finally releasing this video.
Love hearing stories like these! Thanks so much for sharing and watching. I agree with everything you said!
Nice work! Sounds like an epic ride. What saddle is that?
Thanks!! Very epic. This saddle is an older Ergon SMC4-M
Very fascinating and inspirational
Glad you think so! Thanks for watching!
Wow, this is such a good video. It was really interesting, the production value is amazing and those bikes are so so cool 👏👏👏
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it.
@@joshhicks8874 so interesting to hear him talking about welding and Ti welding in particular. He makes it sounds easy 😄 Sounds a bit like stainless welding but a bit harder. Those welding gloves he’s using must be made of asbestos or something because he’s holding the torch right on the tip of the nozzle 😆
@@TheSlowworms for sure. He does make it sound easy! Titanium is much cooler to weld than steel or aluminum, so he can be right in there without much heat.
What a cool gig to be able to combine art, design, science, engineering and James favorite pastime! Life is good.
The hardtail looks like a beach cruiser frame
He definitely draws some inspiration from those early days of klunkers using old Schwinn cruisers.
That's awesome, nice work James!!
Thanks for watching!
This is so great! Clunker in LT100 is *bananas*. Really enjoying this interview, thanks so much for making it.
So bananas!! I can’t even imagine coaster braking downhill in the high country. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!
I’m the proud owner of a Black Sheep tandem that James built for us in 2014. I love that bike more than any of my others. It’s truly a functional piece of art and has given me countless hours of riding with my kids.
Love hearing this! Functional art is right.
Awesome video on an awesome dude!
🤘🏼 thanks for watching!
That's a great short film/doc! I was going to comment on that truss fork with the shock before James did.I love those drop bars! I never liked drops until I started bonding with my CX bike during pandemic. Absolutely my favorite frame builder and bikes! Functional art! Go James!
For sure! The truss fork is wild but the one with the shock is even more crazy! And yes, his drop bars are beautiful! I prefer flat bar these days, but his are so cool I want a pair! Thanks for watching!
BLACK SHEEP CYCLES BEST bicycle designs in the WORLD. 🚀 SHIBA INU to the MOON. 🌙
Thanks for watching!!
Have any questions or comments for James about his bikes/components? I can pass them on! Leave a thumbs like up above if you like this style of video!
I really enjoyed your recount of the race. What an epic ride. Life changing stuff.
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it.
Congrats on crushing your first bikepacking race!! Excellent video!
Thanks for watching and for the kind words!
So what's next as far as bikepacking goes, a race or a tour? Do you see a CTR in your future?
Hey there, yep.. Grand depart CTR singlespeed is my plan this summer. Scary.. but up to try it out this year.
Stud! Way to hang in there! Hate cactus! 🤦♂️ I need to check out those bar ends too!
Thanks man! I ride most of the time in the bar ends. Love them as a different hand position.
Congrats on a strong finish at your first bikepacking race! Great to ride with you out of Williams for a ways. Keep On Cranking...
Thanks Perry! Great to meet you and ride together as well! Hopefully get to the black hills sometime to ride!
Great work man. That sounded brutal.
Thanks for watching man! Was definitely an adventure.
Great recap! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
Such a great recap. That cactus picture was brutal.
The cactus….still having dreams about it
Dude! Great recap. Thanks for the kind words. 🙏
Of course! You deserve it!!
Just got a recommendation to check out your videos from David V in Kansas. Moving to Denver this month. Great idea for a hiking video. Cheers
Hey man, rad. David V is a great dude. Welcome to the city. Let’s grab coffee when you get settled.
Awesome for bikepacking style. Greetings cycling from Indonesia 👏🙏
Thanks for watching!
I've enjoyed both your bikepacking videos -- looking forward to seeing more! And also enjoying your earlier content too.
Thanks for watching! More to come soon.
Yo Josh! Great meeting you and Neil on that ride! This video was epic!
Haha hey dude! Thanks for stopping Neil and saying hey. I can always use a break riding his rear wheel. Glad you enjoyed it!
Great mix of POV, riding, hiking, and camp scenes! Everything we love to see. Bravo!
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it. More to come.
Great vid, love the edit. That's a beast of a route man I can't believe you did it ss!
Glad you enjoyed it! That’s for watching. SS is a major pain game but worth it in the end to conquer something like that.
Well done film. Looks like fun route!
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it.
I did ride OMW this year! Unbelievable experience will definitely be back next year!
Never bikepacked in any state! Hope to in CO some day!
come on out lets ride!!!
Wooooow! Those views 😍
yo! haha thanks dude
Be great when they open up bicycle trails to atvs.
A beautiful little film capturing the atmosphere of the adventure brilliantly.
Thanks so much. 🙌🏽