Downieville Classic | Must Ride For Every Mountain Biker | California MTB Trail Guide
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- The Downieville Classic in California is a must for any mountain biker. Take a ride with me on my first time hitting this ride, get some insight, and learn from my experience.
We shred the downhills of Sunrise, Butcher, Third Divide, and First Divide Trails before heading back into Downieville to do it all over again, from Yuba Expeditions.
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Nice video again. Thanks for taking us along.
Thank YOU for watching!
Still on the bucket list looks soo Fun and flowy trail
Awesome video, man! It was a perfect mix of trail riding and that peaceful song)) Love it! Keep it up doing a great content, mate!
Thanks Anton - love hearing that! Thanks for watching!
Really nice video. Road there for the first time last summer. Amazing trails.
Agreed! The video doesn't do the trails justice! Thanks for sticking around Brian. ;)
Just saw this and it was therapeutic to me with just hearing the bike and that song in the middle. Dope video.
Glad it helped out in a small way Ben. Good stuff.
Best place ever! Thanks for sharing Bra.
Thanks for watching !
Use to live there... Love Downieville thanks for the memory
Such an amazing place. 🙂
Very nice video. Definitely looks like a must ride! Your camera angle is always awesome. Thanks for letting me live that ride with you. But now i have to do it myself.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for sharing this man!! Your lines were dialed pretty good and you were pinned on third divide too.
Glad you enjoyed!
Great video dude 👍
Thanks for watching - appreciate that feedback! This is a new channel I'm just getting off the ground.
one of the best videos I've seen on my favorite ride. I've done this at least once a year for 20 years. Literally the most fun you can have on two wheels. Nice job on the video
Thanks! My most recent one is better.👀❤️
Have pretty much “Netflix” Marathoned all your videos. Love the channel!
Thanks Kody! You’re gonna get sick of me that way hahah....thanks for being a part of it all.
I feel like to ride with that background music. Nice video!
Glad you like it!
Great work for your blind Downie ride!
Thank you! Cheers!
I'm home on covid leave from work, sick and waiting to possibly be tested. Binge watching your vids. Enjoying the channel
Fingers crossed buddy let me know how it goes. 👊❤️
Finally getting to do the Downieville Classic race that was cancelled since 2020 and was watching vids of the course. Watchig this I just realized this is you; we've actually ridden together (I'm Jeremiah, friends of BHayes). Handy video to have to watch and learn the course a bit - thanks!
Hey small world!
This place is beautiful 👌🏻
Agreed!
I’ll be out in S. Tahoe in 2 weeks, and I’ll look into this epicness.
it's a good one!
Made me a believer in these trails. I live nowhere near, so have only heard bits and pieces about Downieville. Assuming there are a lot more trails there, this one by itself looks like it's worth a trip to ride.
Yup. So much to offer in this area. And only a short ride from or to Tahoe. Thanks for tuning in Buz!
The best trails in D’ville require big huge climbs. Well worth the suffering in my opinion. The shuttled trails that most people start from Packer Saddle dont even scratch the surface. They’re fun but overused.
Nice video man! Normally I prefer to listen to just the bike but that segment with the music was great. What's the intro song?
Thank you! The songs in this edit are ones I chose from the CZcams library. I'm not exactly sure since it's been a little while. I agree with you - I try to use just myself and the bike naturally on the trail, but sometimes mixing things up with some tunes for longer vids I think helps break it up. Thanks for watching Wyatt!
I was raised in Downieville from age 4-13 watched the whole vid just to see the tire/rubber padding at the end of First Divide that I saw on the drive home as a kid, wouldn’t have minded the full footage to see the old tennis courts and such :)
Great video though!
Thanks - glad it brought you back!
Good video! I did that ride solo on July 4, 2017 on my custom rigid bike. I Did not go nearly as fast as I recall because it took me 3 hours and I was thrashed by the time I got back to Downieville. Yeehaw!
Thanks - can’t wait to go back!
Definitely was a top 5 ride for me and I've been mountain biking since 1986.
Me too Barin. ✔️
Two sections I walked where you blasted though on your vid, was that big gully and that first section of rocks. The gully I couldn't carry the momentum on a rigid bike. Bouncing around too much. The rock section where you wondered if it was the right way, I walked that too, though it was probably ridable even with a rigid fork. When I am riding solo in a new place I am fairly conservative in my riding.
Makes sense. Especially that far out when you’re solo. I’m trying to get better at thinking like that.
I’m going to California this summer and seeing this video I will probably go to downeville
It’s one of the best rides you’ll ever do. 👌
From what ive seen i bet it will be also your video is amazing because of the commentry passion and skill i also like your choice of music definatly a new subscriber!
Love hearing that. Welcome!
Great place, hope you got to ride Pauly Creek ,Big Boulder and 2nd decide while you were there.
Next time!
great!
How long have you been mountain biking? Was this your first time to Downieville? I’m also from SoCal, which is why your vids are Uber helpful. Nice vid!
I've been riding for a few years now. Yup - first time and was so good. Glad the vids are doing you good. Thanks for being a part of the channel.
Oooooo...@ 20:47 I hear tell that running stop signs in D-ville will net you a fat ticket! Careful out there kids!
I just noticed you have a YT 🤦♂️ lol I got one too 2020 YT jeffsy and i love it. Thank you for showing me the capability of the bike cuz I'm no where near your level
Right on! I'm currently on a Remedy, but Jeffsy is solid.
Did you do this alone? Or were there others in your group? Also the music. Who is it? Good video. Really enjoyed it. Thank you.
Hi Matt, Yup - I did this ride alone through a shuttle from Yuba Expeditions. This was the last stop on my road trip from SoCal to Mammoth to Tahoe to Downieville. Check those vids out, as well. On this ride even though it's over 15 miles you do run into other riders though. There are always people out there to either ride with or chat with. The music tracks are from the CZcams music library. They offer some cool instrumental tracks if you dig into them. I think one of the guys is called Bad Snacks from this edit. Thanks for watching and appreciate the feedback!
Awesome place to ride DH🤙
Definitely!
Hope to ride with you someday boss👊
Back at your bud! First group ride on patreon at 100. We’re at 92! 😉
Diggin your rides Tony! Could you could sync the trail app map overlay with your videos? Again diggin your rides ty✌️
Thanks Sheep!!!
Awesome trails & ride and stories. One suggestion :) Video is smooth, seems like you have a nice gimbal, but It would be also nice to have a better video resolution. In such raw videos, with sound of tyres and rear hub I also prefer to see all trail details, like roots and etc. With 1080 source video, I'm sure youtube downgrade quality, so you can see small squares.. Try 4k, at least once and you'll see the difference. Good luck!
Thanks for the feedback Oleg - I'll make it happen!
Thanks for the video. I've been dabbling in mountain biking after decades of road cycling & triathlon. Just curious if this is a trail that would be recommended for a beginning mountain biker. We'll be vacationing there in a few months & would love to do a bunch of trail riding.
Hi James - I'd say this is a strong intermediate trail. There are other trails in the area that are more beginner friendly though. Check in with the guys at Yuba City shop - they can help with the details. Thanks for tuning in.
James E. Wilson II look into Harmony Ridge/Nevada City, CA. area. They have lots of trails from beginner to expert. It’s a great hub for mountain biking. There is a general store, restaurant and parking in the area. Use Trailforks app to get more details. Or message me and I’ll meet you there. I live about 45 minutes away.
Yo money ... can you do a most scenic Zen style rides .. good climbs and more chill DH some mental destress from these cray ass days lol
Mad luv and thank u for all your work
Not a bad idea. 👊✔️
The Outsider MTB I’m from the over 50 hardtail old school heads team lol so maybe I’m just projecting my desire to not smash my ass on rocks lol
You keep doing you mans
And positive healthy vibes to U your lady and Pip the wonder dog !
@@abmvt Appreciated that buddy. Back at you and thanks for watching.
The Outsider MTB dude your getting me through the boring moments at work ( I’m a front line dude ) so thank you
PS really miss the sound of your old rear hub as odd as that sound lol
I’m getting a high engagement hub cause of it lol
@@abmvt Haha rad - keep at it bud!
Hitting this Classic for the first time this weekend with 2 of my brothers and my son and a handful of other friends. Had to watch to get the stoke going! Hopefully not too hot or smokey...
Enjoy!
Great video
Thanks Dan!
Really good video. I like your commentary, but personally I'd like a little more just pure riding footage with the excellent music.
Jim Greer Thanks for the feedback and sticking around Jim. Noted. ;)
This trail looks very cool.
When i visit California (i hope in the next 2 years) i will ride this one.
Are you allowed to ride your e Mtb here ? Greetings from Germany.
I didn't see any signs so I'd say you probably can.
Come to santa cruz and ride flow trail and braille trail. And I could show some secret trails....cheers
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i live near hear and i can confirm this
The best riding in Downieville require lots and lots of climbing and sweat equity. They’d require 4wd (No Subies!) to shuttle. Most of the trails from Packer Saddle are overused and crowded. We only shuttle on the last day when we’re fried.
Yup - lots of long days out there for sure.
Nice video! What bike are you riding? Ibis Hd4?
Thanks! YT Jeffsy - check out my bike review. 😉
@@TheOutsiderMTB will do! 😄 Hugs to Pupper Pip🐶!
So, I take it that your bike doesn't have brakes? You got major cajones man!
😉
This place and this song Remind me of the game far cry 5 ,, Jacob seed
Love that series.
160mm plenty of suspension or the more the better?
Plenty
What's the name of that song that starts at 3:30? :o
Not sure it's been a few years. Stay tuned for next week - I just went back.
Susanville Ranch Park
Is yours a hard tail?
Nope. Squish.
Can a beginner intermediate do this trail??
Hmmm... That's a toughy because you can always go at your own pace, but this ride is very long and I think if you aren't experienced it will be pretty intimidating. To be honest, I'd wait until your skillset is a bit higher to be at least a hard intermediate. There are beginner sections, but overall this ride can get pretty intense in areas. Hope this answer helps. I'd say though a solid intermediate would be good to go.
@@TheOutsiderMTB thanks for your quick response and advice. Subscribed to your channel.
SheMountainBikes You rule and any time. If you have any more questions or suggestions for the channel you're always welcome to reach out. Welcome to the channel! :)
song?
It's from CZcams's library. I'll see if I can find it again. Thanks for watching Adam. ;)
That one person who disliked the vid...
Always one...
@@TheOutsiderMTB yep lol
Im goin down this trail on saturday any tips?
I just don’t get it it’s small town with no views
It’s in a valley.