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I've climbed other lookout towers in WI and they all look just like this

Nice job, and great video.

Awesome video! I remember visiting the Kent tower as a kid in the 60s! My father was born in the area. My great grandfather J.W. Smith Homesteaded up there in 1900! Beautiful area! Thanks for sharing the climb.

You doing it this year? I did it in 2021, but the rain just killed me with the mud and slop. Fun watching you just fly through it.

Never had safety gear when I got drunk up there and slept in a thunder storm at the top man we were dumb back in the day

I've slept up there back in 1998 glad it's still up

That course, a tractor would have a hard time yet alone a mtb. Well done, very impressed.

WOW, WOW, my legs are killing me just watching this. Thanks for sharing. We are mountain bikers who live a half hour north of your dad & mom in WI & just had the best time chatting with them picking up fire wood. Infact, we moved from Grand Junction, CO, so spent countless hours at Kokopelli bike trails, 18 Road & Moab, which I'm hoping your parents will visit. Your dad told us about you, so of course we are now fans for sure...Have a great time & enjoy every second..Nothing is better than mountain biking for sure.

Dull!

How do you like new tires ?

What safety gear do you use? In 2 weeks I’m climbing the same lookout tower! I just found it right next to our cottage and thought I’d check it out. Might have to go without safety gear 😵‍💫

The fast mo on the video sucks.

what Matis said

Thank you for posting this and your 2021 Cheq 40 recap. They inspired me to race the Cheq40 in 2023 after an 8-year hiatus.

Nice footage. I’ll be doing this ride for the first time this year. Just a casual rider here.. lol. Did you do the “pro” segment? And do you not stop at any of the aid stations? Any tips for me? 😊

Any bike recommendations for this type of race? I have a SC Tallboy for single track but looking for a bike for these types of trails.

Another great O2S video, thanks!

Great race! Glad the weather was decent & you were able to get some footage to share this year. 😀

Nice way to Battle in the Year of the Pig - so muddy out there. The new single track was amazing.

Always enjoy your videos, descriptions, and recaps. Nice job!

great vid - I have always been curious, does the lead group ride, run or walk Misery Hill?

Great ride Casey! looking forward to seeing some video from cross this year.

So awesome! Great result. Brings back a lot of memories. The conditions looked pretty tough. Way to hang in there and the video came out great. You're motivating me to get back up there next year. Well done!

It is the hill that never ends, and it goes on and on my friends, some people started riding it not knowing what it was, and they continue riding it forever just because it is the hill that never ends, and it goes on and on my friends

Balls to wall!!! Having done a Class 5.4 free climb (supposedly/ per LOJ) on rocks, I’d be up that in an eyeblink (and ropeless), IF I knew for sure the structure was sound… but not knowing, I don’t think I’d climb that for all the money or with the best ropes/gear! Kudos on the climb and for sharing! I hiked it (to the base) 2 days ago and really wanted to see close ups of the inside. LOL to the embankment; I think we may have approached from the same logging road that flanks it to the North.

This is great, love the commentary. One more week.

I really like your vlog style videos, keep it up!

that helmet strap made me turn off the video toward the end

Damn that hike a bike from train station kinda puts it all in perspective - definitely not easy going to Europe. You are very trusting leaving the bike on the back and forth. Good luck the rest of the way.

Belgium, the Home of Cycling, Frites & Beer...😎 Good Video 👍

Great Video

Great channel!

Great job! You're killing it dude!

Casey I love the race videos and commentary. And watching the weather turn toward winter. I left Wausau mid-august now back south in Boone North Carolina at Appalachian State hope to be back for Christmas.

Another sweet video as always! Appreciate these man. I’m planning on getting more into the racing scene here soon (just started cycling last year) and your videos are helpful to learn how to prep and some of the behind the scenes stuff no one typically shares. Congrats on 14th, looked tough but love that killer attitude to the finish line!

Love your race reviews, Casey! First place for footage. Have a good rest of the season and keep the race reports coming.

Bro! Great job on the race footage and the vlogging! Love the channel. Keep up the good work!

Iceman is the best. Great effort on a tough day! See Ya Next Year!

Sick video man and congrats on the 7th place your first go, impressive stuff.

That was fun. Very fond memories of doing this race in the 80's. Born and raised in WI. One year we hid in town 2 blocks up and jumped on after the start. I think you can't do that now 😆 but it was my best race and got a preferred start the following year.

Your "climbing expertise" is lacking a bit... and the "infused drama" is silly. I grew up not far from Kent Tower; even road bicycle up the firelanes to get there. My brother and I climbed it many times - up the silo ladder, no safety harness, no ropes -- just climb. Yes, it's a bit unnerving once you get above treetop level. The tower is about 100' high, so not for the faint of heart. Still, it's a fabulous view of the Crocker Hills from that point (one of the higher points of elevation in WI). Having done that though, I have HUGE respect for those guys that climb up a 1,000'+ tower to change a bulb. That takes REAL balls!

That was awesome! Great footage. I don't ever remember it being THAT muddy. Keep up the effort man. You're right there, just gotta put all the experience and know -how together and I'm certain you'll come out on top.

Wonderful footage so many memories I did that race two or three times in the early 90s when I had moved back to Oshkosh to work for Mercury Marine.

Did you have to ride back to the start? We could have given you a ride, man.

Awesome ride Casey! Great video and cant wait for next years Langlade County Explorer!

This is great! We need to see more of your stuff. The Iceman vid was also great. Thanks for sharing!

Casey, first time this year and thinking Ardent Race 2.35. Too much tire?

Did you mount the camera below the handlebar? With XC helmets you can't mount it on top of the helmet where it would be ideal, and for a chest mount is too much effort and it may also be uncomfortable. When I'm riding I can't find a good mounting point. And I thought mounting the camera on handlebars would be way too shaky. Awesome video, by the way!

WAAAAAY back in 2000, the first year of O2S, that climb was rideable. It was still hard, but I was able to get up it without dismounting. I think all of the side by side traffic has made it so tough like it is now.

man that footage is just motivating to go ride hard !!