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Following Fidel is always fun as he is a capable, smooth rider and enjoys pushing himself. Also nice that he was able to 'follow cam' me and get some footage. I love getting people on camera, but it is nice to see what you're doing yourself. Have I improved? Or how can I improve? The tape doesn't lie. Music Credit: My dude Urban Dropper. Check out his music it is REALLY good! https://www.youtube.com/user/allenkvmusic

Lisa and I met up with Fidel for some laps at Eagle today. First time in a looooonggg time that I can remember this place actually having some sticky dirt. Definitely welcome but that creates its own challenges. First you have to re-calibrate how much more energy you need to put down to get the same rolling speed when approaching jumps. Coming up short is a real factor. I cased one today real hard! Since the precipitation doesn't really soak in around here. You get this 'mush' that sits on top and that can become quite slick. As if dry dust isn't challenging enough! Following Fidel is always fun as he is a capable, smooth rider and enjoys pushing himself. Also nice that he was able to 'follow cam' me and get some footage which I will post shortly. I love getting people on camera, but it is nice to see what you're doing yourself. Have I improved? Or how can I improve? The tape doesn't lie. Goal: The first 4 jumps on Sage Fright is next on my check list. There even looks to be some 'new' jump lines being developed right next to the 'skills park' area!

LHG is so much fun! Lisa and I hiked the trail over the weekend and knew she'd really enjoy it. There is a really cool 'rock feature' that has a couple lines to do. Doesn't look that hard, but not as easy as you might think. Couple different options to choose from. We also met a super cool couple Todd and Tracey or (TnT) as they are also known by 😂 They both rip...hard! By far the best thing about LHG now is the 'odd and even' day trail schedule we have now for hikers/runners and bikers. I've been down a couple times previously and the blind corners are really dangerous. I hear that some of the runners whine about it, but I think it's the right thing to do. Was great not having to pull over during flowy goodness. Stoke levels were high! 🤘

Probably the best 'dirt' we've had since moving out to Idaho. Lisa and I had such a great time with Fidel and Jeff taking them down Eastside and Connie's for their first time. Jeff is a monster on the climbs and Fidel just makes things look easy. Did I mention the dirt was fabulous? Oh....and I forgot my SD card today 🤦‍♂️

First time out on an MTB ebike (demo day)! Yeah, you get spoiled very quickly on how easily you can do 'climbs'. I'm sold. Dare I say I'd sell all my bikes and have just the E? Not out of the question. Link to the bike I demo'd: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/turbo-levo-sl-comp/p/154888?color=263663-154888 Where can you demo or buy the bike? Ridgeline Bike & Ski Shop https://www.ridgelinebikenski.com/ Oh, and some asswipe(s) thought it'd be a good idea to set the entire backside of Eagle bike park on fire. I mean, the level of stupidity I see these day in people is absolutely astounding! Appears they have a beat on the car these idiots were driving and dear Lord I hoped they get caught and punished HARD!

First time on the bike in a month since getting the damn COOF! Fitness is shot, but still felt comfortable on the bike and hitting some jumps.

Such a fun ride with Fidel, Nessy and Lisa. Everyone had some progressions today. Lisa & Nessy did laps on the 'green' jump line next to the wooden jumps, Fidel hit the first booter on the blue line and I was able to execute the 2nd wall ride on the blue line. Putting the pieces together!

Didn't think I was going to be 'working' much today. That is until Glenny showed up on the scene. She kept Griff and I in our places for 95% of the ride. What a monster on the climbs. Very impressive. 🤘 Lots of Strava PR's today. I'll take it! 👍

Lisa and I had a great time doing some laps with Griff & Glenny on "Flow Trail" and Fidel & Vanessa on "Shake N Bake". Kudos to both Glenny and Vanessa. Glenny said that was her fastest time down flow and Vanessa did Shake for the very first time lead by Lisa. So awesome seeing people progress! Not to mention it was spectacular out. So looking forward to the fall season and things cooling down...finally.

Real happy I didn't decide to 'look up' at the slab drop from the bottom first! That one felt Gooood.

Run #3 Smoke Jumper was my favorite. The black rating for this trail is spot on. Lots of challenging features and terrain. Spicy but not obscene. @1:00 of the video does anyone else see a 'Bear' off to the left, or is that just my imagination? For me, the highlight was the rock slab drop. I had seen this feature on video, but only from the trailside view. Didn't see anyone actually do it. I thought you got up onto the slab and just rolled along the side of the trail. I was mistaken! :) Thanks to Hairball Melanie for taking the video clips. Really captured the moment! Music credit: My guy Allen KV https://www.youtube.com/user/allenkvmusic/videos Music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ep31UGaJVs

Run #2 Lisa and I decided to hit "Super G". A super fun blue run that has some doable hits, drops/rolls and tech sections. Of the 3 runs we did Super G was the most "fun" due to the fact everything is roll able or ride around able. Yet still can be made challenging if that's what you want too. Keep in mind I did not say this was the my favorite run, just the most fun hehe 😎

Very first run at Tamarack Bike Park. Started out on Pura Vida and jumped on Dirty Blonde for a minute which is a 'blue'. Quite frankly hard to tell the difference on these particular trails. Then we connected with another green Los Azulejos. We finished up on 'Show Low', but the next video is going to be Super G to Show Low top to bottom so omitted that part this time around.

This last section of Sweet Connie you're just pinned. Looks like The Duster scared the 💩💩💩 out of that guy near the end! So, so sweet to the very end...

The Duster and I were just letting it 'rip' on Sweet Connie. Some parts of that trail the flow is so ridiculous that you do get in an almost trance like state and just feel like you're flying! Music Credit: Urban Dropper - chk out my boy Allen's music! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHV7ul7vvBsqpe5K4ZFfX_A

The flow on this section of Eastside is so damn good. Lots of exposure as well, so while you're finding some flow don't look off to your left or right. It's a loooong way down. Some fun rock drops and skinny features too!

Such an amazing ride with 🍋💧 and The 🌪. I love Eastside. So much flow and fun stuff to jib off of and drop in on. Reminds of being in the woods back east, but with everlasting DH. Ooops Frame - Miss ya 731

You didn't think you could have sooooo much FUN on one run that there wasn't going to be a 'payback'?! Well, Dry Creek saves that payment for the finale of the ride. Uphill, exposed, hot and techy. There are not many that can clean that!

Dry Creek certainly doesn't suck. The Sunflowers are almost at full bloom! 🌻🌻🌻

The variety of terrain, flow and skinny features on this part of Dry Creek is probably my favorite...But that's a tough call. 🤔 Dylon The Duster always keeps things interesting! 😂

There's nothing quite like dropping in on Dry Creek for the first in a while. You think you know what to expect, but MAN the puckering sensation is REAL! This top section gets your mind right quickly.

Trying out the new handlebars and cranks for the first time. Definitely makes the bike feel different with more rise. Hotter than balls out there. Really loose. Just wanted to be smart since I'm still working out my hand situation. Looking steezy there DD! 🤘 Thanks to Leon for helping me select my new handlebars. They're sick! 👍

Last time I rode Eagle Bike Park was back on April 18th 2021 with Mr. 731. Memorable day! This was where I had to ride FIRST in over 3 months and to remember the last time I was with my friend. Today was no exception. So happy to spend it with Lisa and Dylon. Always a hella fun time and appreciate every second. Kudos to you both. But today is about Kyle. I can here the guy in my head saying, "Alright man just sac up and go hit some jumps would ya?" .... So I did! 🤘 Music credit - Urban Dropper aka Allen KV: https://www.youtube.com/user/allenkvmusic Music track: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iRKa4e2sTg

First time out doing any type of MTB riding since 4/18/2021. Which is 3 months to the day the last time I got to ride with Mr. 731. Great to get out with my boy Dylon the Duster and work on riding the DJ a little. Seeing his improvements on the BMX is impressive. Proud of you bud! Taking things slowly. Not going to ride again until end of July/Aug.

Kyle with Style...I've only known you for nine months, but I knew we'd be friends forever the moment I met you and Bren at BBP. Once we met Sarah and Jace, well I knew how lucky I was that our paths had crossed. You had an infectious smile to go along with your sharp wit and charm. We always were on the same page. Kind words easily came off your tongue and I appreciated every single one. Never did I feel like we didn't understand each other which is rare in this world. You will be missed my brother. The memories I have of you will last the rest of my days. I hope this video brings joy to everyone that knows Kyle. Rest in peace my good buddy and I hope you're sending the perfect jumps for always...... 🙏