What If Buttermilk Trail Was All Downhill? - Mountain Biking Richmond, VA
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- Buttermilk is the most technically challenging trails in Richmond, Virginia. It is part of the James River Park System (JRPS), a series of mixed use trails for hikers, dog walkers and mountain bikers. Buttermilk follows the southern side of the river and goes from the Manchester bridge to the Nickel Bridge.
Buttermilk is full of rocks and roots, and like most trails in this area, a lot of quick ups and downs. After all, we're not in the mountains. But lately I've been wondering how awesome this trail would be if we were. What is it was all downhill? This video showcases all the fun downhill sections from East to West, regardless of the actual riding direction. Meaning it is the best of both ways, but ordered in one way. Yeah its confusing no matter how I try to describe it, just watch and enjoy the fast, chunky mountain biking action!
Ahhh the best editing and splicing alone on this video is worth more than one thumbs up. I absolutely love how you reverse uno every section so the ups become downs seamlessly. Love it. Also…WE NEED TO RIDE AGAIN ASAP. It’s been far too long.
Thanks! It has been far too long. Let me know next time you’re riding in Richmond.
@@downtoridemtb I’ve been down there quite a bit on the weekends. Work has been too busy for me to do your usual lunch ride runs. It’ll cool off next month though. Weekends though, we can definitely get some riding in!
Good morning 🌞 sir , really nice location
Thanks, I’m lucky to work so close to it to be able to ride it regularly.
Nice work man… it really looks like your rides have progressed lately - we still need to get you out to Charlottesville to put that flow to the test 🤘
Thanks man! Yeah I am determined to get up there even if it means leaving Richmond before sunrise.
This is one of the best ideas I've seen in mtb videos in a while! Kudos brother!!
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! Been thinking about doing it for months. Definitely more to come on the other JRPS trails.
Happy to call this my home trail. Too much fun connecting the dots on this one. See ya out there!
Thanks for watching! We are definitely lucky to have a trail system in the city like that. If you ever see me out there, stop me and say hi!
Great edit brotha. I miss those rocky VA trails. Those big rock formations along the sides were amazing. Is this your local spot?
Thanks! Yes that is one of the trails I ride all the time. Crazy to think it starts a stones throw from downtown Richmond. We’re lucky to have it!
Great edit! Makes Buttermilk look so much easier and such a quicker ride
Thanks! Yeah it’s a lot easier if you don’t have to navigate up any of those hills… but that’s the part that makes it such a challenge.
Maybe it’s the camera prospective, but I totally don’t remember going half as fast in some of those locations as it seems you are going! Awesome man!
Thanks! I’ve ridden it enough that I guess i’ve gotten pretty quick!
Wow!! what a techy trails, wish I had trails like that in my area.
It’s a great one, always challenging!
Is Buttermilk any easier riding from West to East? I feel like North Bank is far easier in that direction. I always break off at Reddy and ride Forest Hill instead of B. Heights due to that assumption. Fun vid and great edit.
Thanks, glad you like the edit! I think Buttermilk is equally hard either way, just at different spots. I’ve never cleaned it in either direction. The difficulty is part of what keeps it interesting though. But I do agree, Northbank seems a little easier going East.
Damn this looks pretty technical. Navigate over and around rocks has never been my thing. Good technique though buddy!
Thanks! I’ve grown to like the challenge more and more. Luckily we have this type of riding and then also some great flow trails in the area.
Man the footage got super choppy after the mud in mouth thing. Could it be because you're filming in 4k+? If you're exporting a 1080p video, CZcams likes a target bit rate of 8, which could also be the issue... Idk though
Looks good on my end. 4K with the highest CBR that Premiere would allow. What device are you on?
Hi can you please do a video on how to adjust the bike gears or recommend on one?
I think this is a good one. It’s a pretty simple process once you do it a few times.
czcams.com/video/36YFI637EZs/video.html
@@downtoridemtb Thanks the bike stand is a must have?
It’s not a must have but it certainly helps. Really you just have to get the back wheel elevated. If you have a bench vise, put a piece of wood in it and hang the bike by the seat. There are plenty of ways to improvise but if you plan on doing any amount of work on your bike then it’s worth buying a stand. Will come in handy countless times.
@@downtoridemtb Hi again can I instead of buying an expensive bike stand, simply build one myself and hang my bike from the saddle?
Certainly! Although depending where you are, supplies to build one might cost more than just buying a cheap one. Good luck!
Where’s this trail? I hear you’ve said Richmond but could you please share State and City please. Thanks. Good video BTW.
Richmond Virginia USA
Yep, what @danstrick9 said
@@downtoridemtb thank you
@@danstrick9 thank you
Welcome. Thanks for watching the video!
Is it bobcat trail model the bike you are riding...
I was on my Marin Rift Zone 2 in this video
@@downtoridemtb btw can bobcat trail 4 perform this trails,
It can, and I used to ride a hardtail on these trails. Just slower since there is no rear suspension.
@@downtoridemtb thanks brother i am planning to get bobcat trail 4 one...❣️🚲✨
Awesome enjoy it!
Is that trail a one way trail ?
Nope, bi-directional and also multi-use. I actually had to redo a couple spots in this video due to other trail users.