Racing Downhill Again Reminded Me Why I Stopped !!! | Powder Ridge Eastern States Cup

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  • čas přidán 5. 10. 2021
  • Racing the Eastern States Cup Pro Downhill race on my trusty GT Force Enduro MTB. I wasn't planning on racing Mountain bikes this weekend, but given that there were rain storms all over; So I figured this would be a good excuse to do my First downhill race in a long time
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Komentáře • 308

  • @jakowz7619
    @jakowz7619 Před 2 lety +453

    Phil at race pace is terrifying to watch. He rides so aggressively! Absolutely attacks the hell out of the trail. Incredible riding dude. Always cool to be reminded how skillful you are

  • @lucasblair3601
    @lucasblair3601 Před 2 lety +577

    “I’m just gonna cruise down this”
    5 seconds later: breaks the sound barrier

    • @jbflynn4134
      @jbflynn4134 Před 2 lety +27

      Thats just phil-ish for "Punch it, Chewy"

    • @pavleristovic3934
      @pavleristovic3934 Před 2 lety +5

      I was looking for this comment

    • @peterzelenka9816
      @peterzelenka9816 Před 2 lety +2

      haha beat me too it

    • @MozzyTheMoose
      @MozzyTheMoose Před 2 lety

      I was about to mention this myself in a comment, but you said better than I could have.

    • @snbsmtb
      @snbsmtb Před 2 lety +1

      Well... That's true

  • @ripapa6355
    @ripapa6355 Před 2 lety +111

    "I'm willing to case it"
    And that's why we love you.
    Legend!

  • @oliverraikes6069
    @oliverraikes6069 Před 2 lety +158

    Phil: was that a flat, that sounded awfully like a rim...
    Also Phil: boosts a gap right after .

  • @MTBKingLife
    @MTBKingLife Před 2 lety +160

    I love the fact that Phil places on the podium and draws no attention other the a quick shot so he can get back to focusing on the important stuff. Post riding with friends. Love your stuff.

  • @davet4051
    @davet4051 Před 2 lety +117

    Congratulations on the finish, I can't believe how fast some of those sections were. You get any faster and you're going to need to start filming at a faster frame rate ! Seriously impressive!

  • @poraktobask
    @poraktobask Před 2 lety +24

    That moment of hesitation checking if the tire is on backwards at 18:05 ^^

    • @evanforst7272
      @evanforst7272 Před 2 lety +5

      you can hear the oh sh*t moment in the breathing. that wouldve been rough

  • @llamacannon1714
    @llamacannon1714 Před 2 lety +52

    Damn its so nice seeing you riding and smashing races again. Been watching almost since you started the channel. Everytime im watching your new videos im reminded of why every other MTB youtuber that mentions you also adds the "hes fcking fast" part.

  • @BigMcBra
    @BigMcBra Před 2 lety +10

    I've never mountain biked before but your videos have shown me that I want to be part of this community so im going to start!

  • @ronaldtartaglia4459
    @ronaldtartaglia4459 Před 2 lety +9

    How can you not love Phil? So down to earth, and good to his fans.

  • @jmartin67
    @jmartin67 Před 2 lety +65

    That was my band playing there this weekend for their Oktoberfest. I ride here as well. if I had known you were there, I would have definitely come over for a high five! if this was Saturday, and between around 2:30 and 5:30. Sorry Phil!!! =) Last November I broke 5 ribs and had a partially collapsed lung after crashing off the drop you went off at 15:05 on Flow Dog =) Lost my focus haha

    • @seantierson2633
      @seantierson2633 Před 2 lety +5

      Was there as well, and while riding the lift, all I could think was damn, that bass player is tight 🤘🤘🤘

    • @jmartin67
      @jmartin67 Před 2 lety +3

      @@seantierson2633 haha Thanks!

    • @planeandsimple431
      @planeandsimple431 Před 2 lety +1

      Joe Martin... Dude, why is there no video of this on your channel? Is it because of bs copyright crappolla? You're allowed to play copyrighted music in front of thousands of people, and get paid for it, but you can't put it on the net.

    • @jmartin67
      @jmartin67 Před 2 lety +3

      ​@@planeandsimple431 We usually record our shows. Our camera was FUBAR at this show. I typically load the actual band vids to the band page haha. I typically DO get tagged tor copyright claims, but as long as I don't monetize my channel, it's ok. czcams.com/channels/sbJC_chgUWWcy5mZ4gRp-Q.html

    • @jmartin67
      @jmartin67 Před 2 lety +4

      The funny and coincidental thing about all of this is that Phil's video with Wyn Master was what made me realize I wanted to get a full sus bike a couple of years ago and get into this kind of riding. Which is why I would have loved to have met him for a high five. czcams.com/video/-nhLNBKHjUM/video.html

  • @davidprice1074
    @davidprice1074 Před 2 lety +12

    “I’m just gonna cruise down this”
    Cuts to him pumping the living shit out of everything going warp speed

  • @RenBobbins
    @RenBobbins Před 2 lety +13

    I love how he takes a chunky downhill course and makes it as smooth as an XC lap. He is absolute butter on a bike.

  • @akairborne
    @akairborne Před 2 lety +6

    Seeing the huck almost past the bridge damn near gave me a heart attack! Jeebus!

  • @mlwartman
    @mlwartman Před 2 lety +5

    I think it's awesome that you are recognized by random riders pretty much everywhere you go.

  • @MTB_Sendsei
    @MTB_Sendsei Před 2 lety +7

    15:31 is so peaceful and tranquil up there in heaven! Good gawd, Phil!!

    • @epidemicstudios
      @epidemicstudios Před 2 lety +1

      One of the other great joys of visiting a downhill mountain bike park.

    • @jedidiahwest4619
      @jedidiahwest4619 Před 2 lety +1

      Literally just posted about the same effortless boost.

    • @jmartin67
      @jmartin67 Před 2 lety +3

      I have been on that trail many times and I'm not even sure how he possibly got all of that air at that spot. I swear he has wings.

  • @oneatatimegarage
    @oneatatimegarage Před 2 lety +4

    Luke is the man! He encouraged me through my first enduro race. Coincidentally also at Powder Ridge.

  • @ArtilleryForLife
    @ArtilleryForLife Před 2 lety +2

    Good to see Ulmer riding! A true east coast OG. Always loved running into him on the hills 😅🤝🏽🤘🏽

  • @JEMTB90
    @JEMTB90 Před 2 lety +2

    Incredible! It’s so good watching you ride 🙌🏼

  • @landoctor94
    @landoctor94 Před 2 lety +4

    Phil, this video was amazing. So fun to watch and experience and I loved the length.

  • @seantierson2633
    @seantierson2633 Před 2 lety +4

    Great meeting you and Haylee and talking about falling every ride in the lift line 🤘

  • @goatio007
    @goatio007 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for playing bikes for us !
    We enjoy all your videos

  • @wketchin
    @wketchin Před 2 lety +4

    SOOOOO awesome you are giving Powder Ridge so much attention!

  • @danadebois9947
    @danadebois9947 Před 2 lety +3

    11:31 legendary hoodie

  • @jacedonohue1636
    @jacedonohue1636 Před 2 lety +3

    That is so cool to see you racing at Powder Ridge. It is my local and although it’s not the best it is a really fun place to ride. Keep shredding bro👍

  • @edknight1854
    @edknight1854 Před 2 lety +3

    Awesome video Phill! Please see this,
    I have just found out I have COVID just as my new bike arrives tomorrow.But watching your videos puts a smile on my face and makes me look forward to when I can ride it!thank you.

  • @MyMtbAdventure
    @MyMtbAdventure Před 2 lety +3

    Awesome video, killer to see you race again and those after party jumps were the bees knees

  • @mtbtrailbuilding6813
    @mtbtrailbuilding6813 Před 2 lety

    I like these long videos Phil, keep it up. Enjoyable to watch when I can't ride.

  • @cdbmtb
    @cdbmtb Před 2 lety +1

    Man some seriously impressive riding. Great job, dude!

  • @roddas26
    @roddas26 Před 2 lety

    Love the fact you don't let "mechanicals" faze you. Know a lot of people who wouldn't ride with creaking headset and or bent crank arms. Champion.

  • @beerenmusli8220
    @beerenmusli8220 Před 2 lety

    Sick shred, as always. Loved it. Awesome stuff, keep going and dont crash too gnarly, cheers!

  • @RonnRider
    @RonnRider Před 2 lety

    Sick vid! Well done on the 4th place bro.

  • @MrNamesjeff17291
    @MrNamesjeff17291 Před 2 lety +1

    The end mins are the best haha great run tho Phil!

  • @yfitzmorris
    @yfitzmorris Před 2 lety

    bruh..that was SAVAGE. BLISTERING!!!!! love it!!!!

  • @bikerkid81
    @bikerkid81 Před 2 lety +2

    I was racing sport when you and Geoff where in JR x. It was crazy watching g you guys during practice and trying the same lines lol. Just recently found out you make CZcams videos. Keep up the good work!!

  • @realmentalpulse2622
    @realmentalpulse2622 Před 2 lety +1

    Still fast as heck - and killing it on those new HUGE jumps!!!!

  • @stumpy25lbs
    @stumpy25lbs Před 2 lety

    Loving these videos - incredible talent!

  • @mtbville
    @mtbville Před 2 lety

    Solid run man 💪 sick video 🔥🤙

  • @TheRotundRider
    @TheRotundRider Před 2 lety

    If you're ever feeling glum or need a pick-me-up, just slap on a Phil video. No matter what is going on on the screen it's always upbeat and cheerful. Love it!

  • @lovebrosracing2559
    @lovebrosracing2559 Před 2 lety +2

    Stoked to see you racing on flats!

  • @traderryan713
    @traderryan713 Před 2 lety

    Great vid. That looked fun!

  • @JeffLenoskyTrailBoss
    @JeffLenoskyTrailBoss Před 2 lety

    Awesome vid dude!

  • @chuckbunting9731
    @chuckbunting9731 Před 2 lety +1

    Phil could be a Tony Robbins to ...Tony Robbins. That's how cool and chill this guy seems, even at scary downhill

  • @veronicaisl
    @veronicaisl Před 2 lety

    Never get tired watching you racing phil. Excited to see you racing ews 100 this year. Hope more racing to come. Good luck mate

  • @snbsmtb
    @snbsmtb Před 2 lety +1

    Sick Racing Dude and WOOOW your FAST!!!!!

  • @righteousbob272
    @righteousbob272 Před 2 lety +1

    You hit that soft tricky turn perfect during the race! I audibly said "oo nice"

  • @johnnyrc9304
    @johnnyrc9304 Před 2 lety

    Good lord you're fast Phil.... Always enjoy watching the flow (Trail and hair, lol).

  • @christiancooper478
    @christiancooper478 Před 2 lety

    I wasnt intending to keep watching your videos but im hooked on this. Its a sub for me.

  • @Jackosurf88
    @Jackosurf88 Před 2 lety

    Just a "Pleasure Cruze" Good Job Phil!

  • @jeep1070
    @jeep1070 Před 2 lety

    So much fun. Felt like I was there. Right on your helmet. Standing naked in the breeze.

  • @ianfurqueron5850
    @ianfurqueron5850 Před 2 lety

    Nice! Looks like Powder has stepped up their game since the last time I was there.

  • @mahennaiker5072
    @mahennaiker5072 Před 2 lety

    Well done great race💥👌

  • @laurenz_fks2421
    @laurenz_fks2421 Před 2 lety +3

    cruising down
    Phil 2 sec. later: RACE MODE activated

  • @jasonpagazani4922
    @jasonpagazani4922 Před 2 lety

    Get this legend to 500k!

  • @thebikeguys6874
    @thebikeguys6874 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice video phil

  • @LosAngelesDuo
    @LosAngelesDuo Před 2 lety

    That was a fantastic video!

  • @davidgrammerstorf9433
    @davidgrammerstorf9433 Před 2 lety

    I've been meaning to hit Powder Ridge. Looking forward to it!

  • @jimhellyeah8021
    @jimhellyeah8021 Před 2 lety

    The feeling of race day is awesome!!!

  • @mariosola1
    @mariosola1 Před 2 lety

    I grew up at that "mountain", nice place. Glad they're still open.

  • @menjavlafitta
    @menjavlafitta Před 2 lety +4

    4:06 freaking killed me 🤣🤣

  • @bryce8475
    @bryce8475 Před rokem

    “That was interesting sound” lol that shit got me 😂😂

  • @Friskee62
    @Friskee62 Před 2 lety

    That was great...🤘

  • @tomkruger3496
    @tomkruger3496 Před 2 lety

    The fact you can ride with that headset making all that racket shows inordinate focus.

  • @gezza7718
    @gezza7718 Před 2 lety

    Phil must be one of GT’s most valuable assets. Cannot think of a better brand ambassador to promote the joy of biking without any ego.

  • @Manwichman
    @Manwichman Před 2 lety

    Okay, I see the skills that this Phil does possess.👍🧐

  • @andrewpedersen9633
    @andrewpedersen9633 Před 2 lety

    those pre race jitters are the best !!

  • @grzegorzporowinski
    @grzegorzporowinski Před 2 lety

    Great video! :)

  • @Silversidepro
    @Silversidepro Před rokem +1

    "I'm just going to cruise down" Then goes faster than any person in human history. Hits the bottom of the trail like a meteor and the world EXPLODES!!!

  • @irvmtb1422
    @irvmtb1422 Před 2 lety

    Wow that was fast! And on an Enduro bike for DH when the other bikes have way longer travel double crown forks and coil shocks.

  • @jedidiahwest4619
    @jedidiahwest4619 Před 2 lety +1

    15:30 boost alert 🚨🤯 effortless

  • @goodpools
    @goodpools Před 2 lety

    Wow! You’re so fast!

  • @frits8986
    @frits8986 Před 2 lety

    ‘just gonna cruise down’ *absolutely hammers down the trail

  • @AIRBORNE916
    @AIRBORNE916 Před rokem

    That tree stump @ 20:28 🫣🫢

  • @bikeguycody
    @bikeguycody Před 2 lety

    i loved thissss ! ! ! ! ! ! !

  • @JSxxxxxxx
    @JSxxxxxxx Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the videos Phil - it’s definitely helping progress my mtb …
    With the music/copyright issue - you could always mute the video completely in those clips and over dub voice or royalty free music to save trying to preserve the original dialogue
    Anyways it’s all good 👍🇦🇺

  • @leopoldschamal4535
    @leopoldschamal4535 Před 2 lety

    love ur vids

  • @doeke208
    @doeke208 Před 2 lety

    I totally get what you mean about a having a timer changing things. Some people enjoy that kind of pressure and others don't, that's just how it is!

  • @tartara2921
    @tartara2921 Před 2 lety

    Excellent 👍

  • @jkjcluff
    @jkjcluff Před 2 lety +3

    "Yo is that skills with Phil?" Ahahah phil: " well that was reclusive" 🤣

  • @Saa45MIV
    @Saa45MIV Před 2 lety

    I’ve been racing enduro on the dirt bike last few years and there is nothing like the nervous feeling you get when your lining up with 25 other guys.. it’s addicting at the same time lol

  • @TheGrayWolf81
    @TheGrayWolf81 Před 2 lety

    20:58 that was insane!

  • @andrewjacobs7860
    @andrewjacobs7860 Před 2 lety

    God, you’re so fast!

  • @budycelyn
    @budycelyn Před rokem

    cruise down lol, reminded why you stopped racing,,, damn you looked like you were thoroughly enjoying it. love seeing the random riders recognising you. fame :D

  • @seb3629
    @seb3629 Před 2 lety +1

    Holy shit man you were sooo fast i think i didnt blink a single time watching you

  • @Skywalker_OG1
    @Skywalker_OG1 Před 2 lety

    The only bad part about downhill is everyone coming in the track at different time and stay to figure it out. Then the see someone figure it out and it’s like okay now I got it. I always thought they should give everyone 30mins to ride and figure it out. Nice run bud!

  • @tomassanesson902
    @tomassanesson902 Před 2 lety

    So cool 🤘👍❤

  • @philipjohnson8444
    @philipjohnson8444 Před 2 lety

    I love early morning races.

  • @justinneufeld5623
    @justinneufeld5623 Před 2 lety +2

    Damn Your Fast! 😨😨

  • @DrtyALGreen
    @DrtyALGreen Před 2 lety +1

    I come from a motocross background and recently tried downhill for the first time. Of course I'm addicted after one time, but I found the hardest part for me was one finger braking. On my dirt bike I like to use two fingers and my brother(who rips and lives at Snowshoe) kept reminding me one finger only.

    • @tyb8402
      @tyb8402 Před 2 lety +1

      Nothing wrong with using two. The main point is you want more fingers (control) on the handle bars, and less fingers interrupting (braking) the control. This helped me when I first started as well. The more fingers you have hovering over the brakes, the less you have in contact with the handlebars.

  • @justinwbohner
    @justinwbohner Před 2 lety +3

    Race run starts 19:50

  • @Burlehmangus
    @Burlehmangus Před rokem

    Damn that run from 20min on was brutally aggressive

  • @WhatAboutU.S.
    @WhatAboutU.S. Před rokem

    Yeah Phil!!!

  • @ridingwithpat7251
    @ridingwithpat7251 Před 2 lety +3

    That guy who moaned was a legend

    • @gregorieo9690
      @gregorieo9690 Před 2 lety +1

      That was my friend lmao he got 3 in the enduro that night his names Ollie, fucking legend that man is

  • @maxoteri6320
    @maxoteri6320 Před 2 lety +3

    “Yo is that skills with phill?” “Eeeuuuuuuuwahhhh😩😩😩”

  • @AntiDEDok
    @AntiDEDok Před 2 lety

    that guy's seriously fast!

  • @Andreluiz-kx2vl
    @Andreluiz-kx2vl Před 2 lety +1

    Anda muito 🔥🔥

  • @trolltv3722
    @trolltv3722 Před 2 lety

    28:00 was kinda expecting you to land on the back of the excavator :D

  • @zinkypicking2910
    @zinkypicking2910 Před 2 lety +1

    Friend of mine went OTB on the bridge jump during his race run and fractured one of his vertebra. That thing is dangerous.

  • @rangulojr6043
    @rangulojr6043 Před 2 lety

    22:40. Phil and boys lookin like they are about to ride Hell Track.

  • @schism8286
    @schism8286 Před 2 lety

    It's Phil with Skills! lol