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Good luck! I hope the video helped prepare you.

Rode it and it was great. Your video helped a ton. Thanks for posting it. Btw. I did not see the crab but did see the root your foot got held up in. It’s in a perfect spot to nab someone foot. Thanks again and happy trails.

@@chrisreed7097 glad you enjoyed it!

I’m sure if you get out there on a weekday there would be less. Lots of folks love Erwin, see for yourself!

My first time out there we got super lost in that area, and this video was actually our second lap which allowed us to figure it out. Glad the video helps!

Yep Frisco is super easy. I’ve taken my little kids out on it without issue. Ranger at Big Cedar is a different story!

Different trails for different folks. Thankfully there are enough trails around to suit everyone.

I ride with 3L of water in my backpack. This day was pretty cool temps, so I barely drank. But I am pretty quick to toss the hose back onto my shoulder, on video it usually just looks like I reposition my left hand.

That’s interesting, we didn’t notice anything that we missed. There were some alt lines over on Yellow. Can you identify approximately where in the video it could’ve been? There’s nothing edited out.

@@danielrides if you stay on the blue the entire way, except when it’s 45’ red/blue you’ll come to a gully - simple down but up the other side has a huge root ridge - it’s along the waterway as you’re in the blue trail. There’s no go left or right path up the other side.

@@danielrides I think it’s after the blue - yellow split

@@Bushwhacker909​​⁠once we get onto yellow, there are a couple of alternative line options. We took the creek drop, was it possibly opposite that area? The other thing I’ve noticed is sometimes on CZcams it doesn’t look like anything, and in person it looks beefy. 🤷🏻‍♂️

I rode blue & red today and know exactly where you’re talking about, at around 18:04 in the video. In older videos it’s a smoother ascent but I’m guessing weather and erosion have exposed those roots more. I’ve yet to clear it myself in three tries. I think with the perspective in the video it looks more subtle and he lost no time at all crossing it lol.

😂 get those dirty miles in!

Wahoo ELEMNT, first gen

I’m on the first gen Wahoo ELEMNT. I use my Apple Watch far more. Nowadays the computer is useful for the channel to give a better sense of speed.

Thanks! It was a lot more intimidating a few years back. Nowadays it’s just a grind on the climbs.

That’s awesome! Keep getting your dad out there to ride. Chisenhall is a great trail for him to cut his fitness and skill. Head out to POA for the next great challenge.

@@danielrides yeh I will definitely

Thanks for the tips!

Even to this day the east side humbles me! I love the plans for the dh hub, DFW needs an OZ Castle of its own.

The ruts can get pretty crazy for sure! They were a lot deeper in this video, than my one from a few years back. Erosion is the real deal! Not clipping on the ruts, and pedal striking the roots is part bike, part technique, part just knowing the trail. But not crashing is baller, great job out there! We usually stick to the AM to avoid the extreme heat, but the humidity is higher in the morning. Pick your poison in Texas. Where else have you ridden out here?

@@danielrides we’re going to KJ this Saturday morning- green trail to get some more time in on the new sport. I can hit AH anytime being a mile away - but agree am is best. Only other trails we’ve ridden were in the Poconos/PA - wider but again lots of roots, ruts, rocks galore, steep downhills, bears 🐻🤣, squirrels 🐿️🤣, chipmunks 🐿️ like crazy, but 75 degrees 😎 - my experienced buddy there said trails he took us on were blue.

@@Bushwhacker909KJ is a lot easier than AH! Very flat and curvy. It’s more representative of what Dallas has. You’ve gotta head out west to get some rocks and elevation.

@@danielrides I’m guessing the blue course the entire way is as close to green as it gets?

@@Bushwhacker909​​⁠pretty much! I’ve got a video on the channel, shot it the same day as AH.

More difficult, the trail names do not correspond to their difficulty levels.

Yep, right now most of Lake Grapevine trails are still closed, and lower Big Cedar too 😭

@@danielrides Arbor Hills was closed yesterday but someone reported on Trailforks it was fine. #Nope

Trailforks my friend! You can also use MTB Project, but Trailforks is king.

You’ll love spider then! It’s our only lift park in Texas. Think of it like a baby bike park and you won’t be disappointed.

@@Bushwhacker909 I bet they are! I hope to keep exploring the different MTB regions

You’re welcome! It’s a great trail! Lots of beginner trails in DFW to get started on and build your skill set.

@@danielrides weird to me it’s rated moderate as the trails I did in NE Pennsylvania last week were rated that and way more technical: tons of roots with bucket size rocks everywhere, large granite rock parts, elevation changes 600-900’, ruts, mud, crazy flys biting me to death 💀 🤣.

@@Bushwhacker909You’re so right! There’s a massive lack of consistency to trail ratings worldwide. Even in our metro, you’ll find that some DFW trails rated blue or black are really a “tech green” elsewhere. Some trails like to rate against themselves, where a more difficult section gets a black rating on a blue trail. Some of those discrepancies are why I started this channel, to help people know what they’re getting in to!

Try Northshore loop 7 in Flomo.

@@OTBregularlywe rode 6 & 7 back in 2021. 6 was a bit much, but we loved loop 7. Need to get back there for sure!

Hey, thanks for watching! I’m currently running Conti Xynotal Trail front and rear. It’s been one of my favorite setups, but recently I realized you can only get one bead with these tires. I had them on five bikes, and every time I broke the bead, whether for wheel service or a sealant top up, the tire never went back on straight, it then had a really bad wobble. I learned this over quite a few attempts. So Julie’s bike we flipped back over to Maxxis Dissectors, MaxTerra, Exo+ which is pretty comparable. I hated the DHF, DHR combo. I don’t like DHR as a front tire either, everything DH felt very slow. I’ve had Rekon in the rear, and wanted more grip. I ran a Magic Mary/Hans Damf for a while and had no complaints. I considered Hans Damf front and rear, but ended up with the Dissectors again. What do you prefer?

I enjoyed the ride a decent amount. A lot of the Dallas flat trails are just super boring, but KJ had some good variety to it. It’s also close enough that you can tie a couple of trails together. It’s also nearby a Culver’s for after ride deliciousness.

@@danielrides right by a Culver's? ...are we talking about the same Katie Jackson :D closest Culvers is like 10 miles up on Sam Rayburn. Lots of good food though in the immediate area otherwise.

@@drewbreyer3900 it’s 5.6 miles to be exact, but only takes a few minutes! We stopped at Arbor Hills on the way too to grab a few more miles. The closest Culver’s to our home base is Flower Mound, and it’s like 40 miles. 😞

@@danielrides okay well a 20 minute drive is closer than a 40 minute drive but that Culver’s is hella out there. I live right by KJ park and I’m like what is this a Culver’s I didn’t know about hahaha. Arbor hills is nice. Just getting into the scene myself and want to try their track now that it’s open again.

That sucks! I’ve thankfully never killed a front wheel, but every aluminum rear wheel I’ve ridden I’ve turned into some sort of wobbly mess.

I think you’re talking about Loop 14. czcams.com/video/wI-_QgUujzg/video.htmlsi=sCEvSWKNMNR6Bce8

@@danielrides daaaaaamn do you know those guys

@edge2991 Nope! But Carlos is a DFW legend.

Hey, thanks for watching! This is a 22 Santa Cruz Bronson C, and I absolutely love this bike!

Thanks Brent! No kidding, riding these hot summer days is rough. The wet spring and crazy schedules have made it hard to get fitness back. But keep riding!

The trails are actually built into the neighborhood as part of the master plan. Thankfully they are preserved, because they were always intended to co-exist. It's really a unique way to do things for DFW and I hope becomes the norm.

@@danielrides thank you!

I wish it was! But no, this is a Santa Cruz Bronson. It’s just me powering the thing! Have so much fun out there, be careful not to overheat on some of the longer climbs. This summer is brutal 🥵

How was the ride!?

@@danielrides Went this afternoon, sort of a mistake because it was so hot. 🥵 But we knocked out the 12 mile loop and the trail was great shape.

@@tabcobra​​⁠yeah that afternoon heat is a bear. We usually go in the morning, but then you get higher humidity. That 12 mile is tight and rooty…and not 12 miles. I usually do the unofficial 9 mile, and then an extra lap of the 3 mile. It’s a good trail as long as you enjoy climbing.

Thanks! There will be a little climbing to get to the Lost Boys loop. If you’re near Quanah, Parks of Aledo’s Blue loop, and Prairie loops might be easier. Also, Gateway west, and Fossil Creek are quite tame!

@@danielrides thanks for the recommendation! I'll definitely check them out but you can't beat the view there. Here's to getting healthier. Thanks again

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. It’s a great little trail! I wish it was closer to home for me.

@@danieledavidson Unfortunately it was closed for construction. I ended up going to Kelly park and oh man was it fun. If you have time check that one out big drops and ramps.

⁠@@xxSoCcErSkIlLeDxxbummer! I haven’t heard of Kelly park, I’ll have to look it up. Thanks for the tip!

Hey thanks for watching! I guess some of the trail has been demoed now for housing. It has been under water for a bit now too, maybe when it dries out they'll give it some love and freshen things up!

We’re from Mansfield, It’s south west of Dallas.

This is at Northshore on loop 4 on Lake Grapevine in Flower Mound, TX. POA is Parks of Aledo, a trail system out in Aledo, TX. Thanks for your comment, I’ve really been working on increasing my jump quality, without getting hurt. The last year has brought a lot more air for me, and POA has been a big part of it.

Thanks so much for watching!

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching. I hope things open back up soon, this rain is too much!

Right??? My friends and I hit Quana Hill before the rain came back this week. It was amazing.

Max you’re on the money! It definitely felt like the latter!