UNLEASHING THE MADNESS: CONQUERING MOUNT COTTON's INSANE MTB TRAILS!
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- čas přidán 4. 08. 2024
- Whats Up Everybody, Welcome Back!
Today im back to one of my fave trail networks, commonly known as West Mount Cotton or Westy’s, I last rode here in October on the Focus Jam2 and it was a blast but during the Christmas period we had severe storms, flooding and extreme winds so I was not sure what to expect.
Turns out there was loads of ruts and it was as loose as crazy, LUCKILY the trails were still loads of fun and well easily rideable.
Stoked to be back bringing trails to the screen for you all and I truly hope you enjoy this one.. - Sport
Welcome back crew, thanks for joining in, had a rad ride on this one as it’s always soo fast and loose here at Mt Cotton.
Nice one Craig. Knowing when to pass on a feature is the secret to being an older mountain biker, when the risk of injury just keeps increasing and chances of bouncing straight back up get smaller and smaller.
Soo true Darren, I don’t normally skimp on Features I know but on this day with the heat I honestly just couldn’t have been bothered. The risk is high on this corner, I’ll take the risk if it means getting air time but for a corner there’s no reward for cleaning it.
Thats a yes on the bike check Master Shredder! Love your work legend!
Haha thanks mate, hey I bought that eBike I was riding late last year so I’m sure we will finally ride soon.
@@FlowmentumMTB I’m hoping to get out this week coming for a very steady test run which will nearly be a year since my knee went. All going well we will get that ride in 🤞🏼Actually looking forward to getting fit enough to ride my analogue again….he says until the first climb haha
Great video Craig, that was some great trails and a damn good and fast ride. I miss that green and warmth at the moment, but it will be back soon. Awesome ride as always bro. Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work. Ride on and have a great weekend🤙
Thank you Christoph, yes it’s a good time to be riding here but it’s soo darn hot.
Nice riding. I rode those same tracks last week for the first time. Im glad to see I wasnt the only one with that reaction to that dodgy corner at the 5min mark. Rocky drop right into a tight corner into more rocks...yeah I walked it too. Shenanigans and Powerful Hal or Howl or whatever it was called were lots of fun. Blacking out was fun too but some really tricky rocky bits.
Yeah it’s a big risk no reward corner, I’ve always done it until this time, just wasn’t interested.
I didn’t do Powerful howl as I just wanted to get the top 3 in first. Metamorphic although not tec is a great fun trail to ride as well.
Be sure to check it next time you go.
Love the new intro, another great video! Yes please for bike spec check✌️
Thanks Legend, I’ve recorded the bike check, now I just need to edit and post 👊👊
Bike check for sure mate!
Will do, thanks Nick.
Dope to see you out there again broski!! Good video and viewing as per usual. 🔥
Thanks Bromo.
I’m keen to her back there soon.
Good to see you back! that tight left I think gets most ppl. Will have to re schedule the trip from early last October soon!
Yes it does and yes you will Dave 👊👊
Humbling to see you mention the Westies corner. Makes me feel better about my own riding 😅 and yes please to a bike check
Hah that’s the first time I’ve not done it, it was hot and I wasn’t in the mood to risk it.
If you crash there’s no easy way out of it and the chances of crashing are high.
Bike check coming soon.
Nice - just found your page - new to SEQ area. Awesome getting some idea of what's out there to rip. Cheers, keep vids coming.
Hey thanks for dropping in, ive been a little slow on vids last year but getting rolling more now.. If you are keen scroll through my “Ride Guide” videos as they show most of different loops you can do at most of the trails around the SEQ area…. Cheers
nice!!!
Thank you! Cheers!
Awesome vid Craig, love it mate! Let’s get together soon for a ride.
Yep I’m keen as. We will keep in touch.
Sick riding, as usual 👊 🔥
🤙 thanks legend.
Nice video Craig! Good to see you out there shredding my local, keen to ride there with you when my ankle is healed up. Crazy how blown out it is now with no trailcare established yet (still) 😪. Would love to see a bike check from ya including your tyre pressures and where you got the wrap from 🤙
Thanks Blake, yeah spewing about your ankle mate.
Keen to roost the Cotton when your back on it.
Bike check sounds promising.
Mate since you’ve mentioned it….. why do you ride bars so wide? You still make your movements so fluid with the wide bars
Maybe everyone has it wrong😬😬.
Nah I’m broad shouldered and prefer the stability of that little extra width, there is zero restrictions with the wider bars and plenty of advantages. I’ve experimented with everything from 780mm to 840mm.
At 840mm I could sense a slight delay in response and maneuverability and at 780mm there was a little too much twitch in the faster rough.
So 820mm is where I found best for me.
Is it me or is blacking out in need of some TLC - looks in terrible condition. I’m up for a bike check video especially on how to get the cob webs 🕸️ off the bike 😂😂😂😂
Yeah Kmart the whole network needs a freshen up but I don’t mind it, that’s how trails should be IMO.
Bike Check coming soon.