This Bike Park Has No Lift But it Rivals Whistler! 🔥 | Sentiers Du Moulin
Вставка
- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- Sentiers Du Moulin may not be a household MTB destination yet to those living outside
the area, but it boasts some of the best mountain bike trails on the Eastern parts of Canada. Located just in Quebec, the Builders of the SDM bike Park have been developing some of the most impressive enduro mountain bike trails on the Eastern half of North America I have seen, and many of these Downhill trails rival the ones found in Whistler.
Watch These Videos Next
Burke EWS Race • Lazy Downhiller Attemp...
Mt Prevost Gnar • Riding Mt Prevost: The...
Insane Whistler Day • "Just" Another Day At ...
Victory Hill Sends • We Need More Trail Fea...
My Trail Building Channel ▶︎ • Thinning Out Brush Wit...
Flat Pedal Shoe Review ▶︎ • Comparing Flat Pedal M...
My GoPro Hero Settings ▶︎ • My GoPro Settings I Us...
2022 Channel Sponsors
GT bicycles | Bikes ▶︎ bit.ly/gtbicycles
Nobl Wheels | Wheels ▶︎ bit.ly/noblski...
Onyx Racing | Hubs ▶︎ bit.ly/OnyxRacing
#Bikepark #Enduro #MountainBiking
For context , these next few videos took place the weekend before the Enduro World Series race, and obviously my crash. If you haven't see those videos, I'd recommend watching those next. ua-cam.com/video/MhY6jOA-_jM/v-deo.html
As far as an injury update, things are going well, it looks like it was some kind of sprain. I still can't do pushups and the like because bending my wrist in that position is super painful, but it looks like I'll be able to start doing a little riding. I should say, I don't want to slide out and land on my wrist again, so I won't be pushing it too hard. It's feeling good but still a bit weak.
Get better soon!
Good to hear nothing is broke! I broke 2 bones in my hand June 20th at Blue Mountain in Pa. My first ride back was last weekend ☹️.
The seemingly innocuous little falls often end up being the ones we regret the most.
...I broke 2 ribs with the last such - washed out on a turn, landed on some seemingly soft grass... 🤷🏻♂️
Wish you all the best Phil! Take good care, there will be lots of fun riding soon!
Hi Phil, did you have the chance to ride bromont? It’s a really good bike park up in Quebec!
I said it when I was there, and I'll say it again. Quebec and specifically SDM have some of the best trails in North America. I rode in Quebec for 4 days and never rode a bad trail. It was incredible.
Everything you said is true.
Same
One thing that people don't talk about enough is Phil's brake control. Even in the wet there is minimal tire skids. Something not a lot of riders have but a very very crucial skill to have.
I've seen very little people (on the internet) be able to just throw the bike around and still have control like at 16:27
He probably has very good cornering skills too which also aid in minimal tire skids. It his very skilled indeed.
@@relented9211 i can do both 🤣
@@mirneskova shii I should check u out then
He runs sram brakes he physically cannot lock up his tires
Phil! You are an absolute beast, an awesome rider and my BikeHero. Nothing else. I know these trails like the bottom of my pockets and my heart almost stopped when I see you going in the stepdown of the KingKong when you was riding SuperG.
The best-best-best trail to do under rain or after rain at SDM is Wolverine. A ton of grip because it is always granite. There is only a very few spot with root or less grip, otherwise you can go all in... except the 4th proline, the bridge will be very slippery, PLEASE slow down all you can, we all want to have new content in the future. Please slow down.
Make sure to hit Magneto, you can hit it on your right when you finish the Klondike climb trail. Then you do Velociraptor (take the left inside when you gonna see a "catching net".
Make sure to hit HauteMalestrom, then Maelstrom. You can live without doing the Vortex, but it is still a nice trail. Granitosaure is full of roots everywhere, sketchy stuff but you will manage :)
Pretty stoke to see you ride our stuff again. Peace!!!
You realize that this footage was probably recorded a week ago and maybe even more than that?
Im so glad you decided to go back up to Quebec City and make a video of the area! We are planning a trip next year and this place is beyond sick! Great riding in wet Phil!
Every time you do that little laugh under your breath it makes me soo happy😊
This was one of my favourite videos from you Phil! Right up there with the highland with a pro slopestyle rider and the 2019 whistler series. Amazing!
It's scam bro report him
I don't even mountain bike but i watch every video. Phil is incredibly skilled
Phil, I'm stoked you love our local trails. The worst part is all the climbing, but the trails are pretty outstanding. Come back to QC any time!
Get healed up! Wishing you a speedy recovery. Peace from Kansas.
Love learning new spots. This is a new one for me, thanks for shredding it!
That place looks so fun!! Definitely want to go there to check it out😄
Wait until you see the next videos from here. The other area to SDM may actually be better
@@SkillsWithPhil Can’t wait! I’m looking for a more aggressive mtb. What bike would you recommend?
In the last 10 years, east of Quebec City has become a east coast MTB mecca 5 to 6 new trail systems 45 to an hour drive of Mount Saint Anne. Also southern Quebec and North of Montreal is also building a very impressive MTB resume.
Yeah, For the longest time the only places i heard much about were bromont, MSA, and tremblant. I did a hockey camp and quebec when i was still a bmxer and my host family's son mtb'd. I'd be lying if that didnt make me want to look into mountain biking more seriously!
@@SkillsWithPhil Wow you did a hockey camp in Quebec so you were playing at a good level! Wouldn't have think that!
I rode there (and Mont Ste Anne) 2 years ago. Super sick. Love the rocks around Quebec city. If you have an e-bike, SDM is the perfect park. If you don't have an e-bike, you know what's up XD
Phil: sends 10 foot rock drop to flat with an enduro bike. Also Phil: *hehe*
LOL! that was great
@@SkillsWithPhil ah, Thanks for replying. Love your videos!
Heading here in 3 weeks! Stoked.
You will have a blast. The whole place is insanely well thought out
No way you sent the super g slab to flat, that landing is not steep what so ever. Mad props
I would not recommend trying that, the impact didn't feel great haha
This is what good content is
Sweet video Phil! Hope you hand is doing good.
Thanks man, the wrist is feeling better by the day!
Hope you can visit the new jump line Godzilla in VBN next time you're up in Qc, looks like a blast! Also the Legend has a pretty cool feature. Glad to hear your wrist isn't broken!
Dude you will love Wolverine.... Enjoy!!! Et bienvenue aux Québec de nouveau!!
This video doesn’t do justice to the size of the huck to flat at the 3:00 mark. Full send Phil!
he never slides out on that wood or steep rocks but if i tried that i’d be a ticket to the ER
Get well soon Phil I know how horrible it is to have a broken wrist as I done it 3 years ago after I misjudged a slippery bend while testing a downhill track
Another great video Phil! Any plans on biking at Mt. Ascutney? A new skills park got put in that you could probably do in 30 seconds 😂
In the choices of editing, it’s hysterical that you left in, “I really have to pee.” Ha!!!
Few mounths ago I don't watch your videos! Not have time for all content what i like! But now i see you have 2 hundred more subs, it's amazing! Congratulation!
Merci ♥✌
No, Thank you! (and all your staff & volunteers) SDM has is the gold standard for non-lift serviced bike parks.
@@SkillsWithPhil ❤️😀
“Can you go up here? Cause I’m going up here” 😂
Squirrel brain at work!
Awesome ride. Awesome video
Awesome video phil!!
Thanks Ryan!
This place looks like a hoot. Riding it on a wet day has to add an extra level of spice to the whole network.
phil! if you're ever passing through toronto, visit the don vally trails.
Thanks for the suggestion I'll look into it!
Phil, I think that you would love Deer Valley bike park and resort in park city, Utah. If you go there you need to hit tsunami and all of the other trails you have to get out here man
Awesome cool epik trail ❤👍🤘🤘🤘
Phil you are the best and I hope your wrist is healing. Are you riding a 27.5 or 29” wheel most of the time. I saw your old blue Force was 27.5 but curious about now…
How's the wrist Phil? Hope to see you at highland before end of season!
Since you mentioned getting rid of the bottle and cable rattle noise... I don't know if you picked it up but I kept hearing a buzzing sound underneath your voice and the sounds of your bike bouncing around. It sounds like something is rubbing on your tire. Not terribly distracting as I watched you seemingly ride large jumps/gaps/drops blind. Great footage.
I mentioned in one of the in those yellow captions that a zip tie broke.
@@SkillsWithPhil Ahh. I couldn't figure out what it was. Thanks for the explanation.
It was driving me crazy while riding, but luckily it wasn't too annoying 😂
I'm surprised how well you're sticking to that wet rock. What tires are you using, and what sort of PSI?
I think i was running 23psi in front and 25psi in the rear.
@@SkillsWithPhil Thankyou! I'm a bit heavier than you i bet, but that's a lot lower than i've been running. Time to try some things out!
The rocks at SDM are generally granite, at least on the Maelstrom sector. There's hella grip on them no matter what !
@@WilliamLevesqueineX That is really interesting, i've never thought about the actual rock type all that much. Around here i'm fairly convinced they're made out of wet muddy tree roots - but in rock form, with added grease.
@@WilliamLevesqueineX Actually its more monzonite than granite but a bit hard to make the difference between both.
Guess I’m gonna have to get some pipe cleaners for my force carbon pro. Other than the cable noise the bike is awesome 👍
Still got time to make it to aus for Crankworx Cairns....
Come check out wheelerville in upstate Ny sometime, you won’t be disappointed
Is that 'Habanero' at 6 mins?
Quebec yess💥
Have you tried Bromont in Quebec? Its lift access and has some great runs
I've race a Quebec cup there circa 2011 on the WC course. Rowdy place!
what bike does he use
Come to mont-comi man! We’ll be waiting for you🏔 It’s about 3 hours away from Quebec and is fully built by locals
how is the hand feeling dude?
wet rock rolls scare the sh*t out of me
I'll take wet rock over wet bridges any day, especially if you need to make even the slightest turn!
@@SkillsWithPhil I almost crashed on the uphill on one of the bridges earlier this season when I went there, can confirm 😂
@@WilliamLevesqueineX I think I know the one. There's one or two bridges that are actually kind of off camber and rather steep!
@@SkillsWithPhil Cant remember which one, was after a corner, not paying attention and turned on it too tight, front end yeeted away like a curling stone despite going 2mph haha.
Hello 👋!!
Hi 🤓
Do you stand or sit while biking?
Like off the drops and jumps
I only sit on the climbs or when resting,
Canadians are the best for building trails, but i still prefer the Alps and les Portes du Soleil.
I wish you would wear a fitness watch. I'm curious to know how many calories you burn during a day of riding...
I wear an apple watch, but honestly I don't really care about keeping track of that stuff, though I do occasionally use it. Quantifying rides and efforts sucks all the fun out of riding.
You where a Quebec I from Quebec
Pipe cleaners will rust.
When that happens you replace them.
I'm first
Wow! That huck to flat on Super G’s slab is crazy!! I rode down Super G maybe 30 time and I’d never envisionned that it would even be possible!!
Haha, that was not intentional, and I wouldn't recommend. I thought there was going to be more of a landing down there. Thank goodness they added some concrete at the bottom to make it more gradual. You guys have some amazing stuff popping up in Quebec, SDM is one of my favorite places; definitely doing things the right way.
The speed you ride (almost blind cause I’m sure you didn’t remember much from your last visit) in sloppy conditions like this is really something… can’t wait for your next video. Every trail on Maelstrom has something special. Yes we’re spoiled in Quebec City!
The rock on the sharp right turn on King Kong is always slippery, even when dry. You just skid your back wheel into the little catch berm and you are good to go.
Good job on dropping the super G slab, it's a pretty high one!
Its scam don't
Awesome video! This place is on my bucket list... Not that far from Connecticut at all
YESSS!!! This was my personal favorite bike park from my recent Quebec trip
Took a trip to Montreal and Quebec City just 2 weeks ago for MTB and sightseeing! Traveled all the way from the southeast USA!
Glad you rode here!
Talk about your GT a bit. It has handled all that you have ridden...great vids as always.
This doesn't look like Cypress Hills, Alberta!
thankfully!
One of the coolest places to ride in Quebec. Nice video under nice conditions...
*wipes pee on GoPro*
Dude your are crazy. Love to see the lines you take
in this episode Phil rides rock… with a little bit of wood and dirt in between 😂 place looks like fun! hope the wrist is feeling better!
Check out his pinned comment re his wrist injury
The rock i could handle, the wood was sketchy af!
That slab scared me last year and you go jumping it. Amazing.
Can’t wait to watch!
One of my favorite creators as well as favorite couples of yt. Keep it real and stay safe you guys!
Hi I love your videos keep up the good work
Glad you loved our trails Phil!
You certainly have no shortage of awesome terrain and trail builders up there! I need to spend some more time exploring the other networks like e47, VBN and the smaller ones popping up.
@@SkillsWithPhil I would gladly show you around next time you come by, I'm ambassador for Quebec Mountain Bike and know all the trail network like my back pocket ;)
I personally find that Quebec is largely overlooked in the mainstream MTB world, But much like BC the environment has a little bit of everything to offer. I recommend anyone thinking about visiting Quebec for the biking should do so 100%. Just don't drive into downtown Montreal! lol
I definitely agree with that. I think the partial language barrier could be responsible, but I don't think that's enough. I think the "shore" has a bit of lore to it and the fact that whistler is out there makes BC the defacto MTB capital no matter how hard Bentonville tries lol. If people can only make one trip, they're likely going to go to BC.
I'm sure those trails would terrify me in real life, but it sure does look fun. Hope your wrist heals quickly.
I should say there's a whole slew of Blue and Black rated trails that are more XC oriented. This place has stuff for everybody. I've never heard of anybody not having a good time here.
I really have to Thank You. Watching you rip down these trails absolutely assures me, that at 52 years old, It's time to just accept that Blues will be my self imposed limit!
Scam bro report ...
Took my levo there, amazing!
Riding these trails (almost) blind is incredible. "Oh, little wooden stepdown.." "A bit of a brake-check there is definitely good.." Just insane skill; I love watching your videos!
It's scam report him
Love the look of those tracks. Like ,Tech Flow might be the best description. Right up my street
They're even better in person. I could lap Super G all day and not get bored. That one trail is so much fun.
Nice trails your the best mtb youtuber i know
Thanks man :)
Je veut aller rouler ici 😍😍😍
Quebec is not on the east coast but central Canada ( Quebec and Ontario). . The St Lawrence river gets as wide as 300 km ( 180 miles) but it is still the river not the atlantic ocean. East coast provinces are : Nova-Scotia, New Brunswick, New Foundland and Labrador and Prince Edward Island . Alberta is located on the prairies not the west coast. BC is the only west coast province.
Yes, you are technically correct but this is all semantics. In the US vermont doesn't touch the coast, nor does Pennsylvania or Washington DC, but those all considered east coast. Considering provincial Quebec extends farther east than any of those states and touches the water mass on the eastern side of the continent, saying Quebec is east coast isn't really a huge stretch. In every day most people will largely understand even though thats technically not correct.
Phil love the video. I’m actually going to sentier du moulin in 2 weeks. How are the climbs? Trying to decide if I should rent ebike or analogue. Thanks for the awesome content!
It's honestly a great place for an ebike, but you will enjoy it either way. I did 3 days in a row and was absolutely wiped by my last day.
@Anthony Tedesco Oh man, you're not lucky! We had a bit of rain last week but this week looks like a lot of rain all week long! No bike for me, will work on the bike. Hope you will still be able to ride and have fun! :S
@@SsmAnyfeSt actually I did get lucky! I was there last Thursday and Friday. No rain and the trails were perfect!
The only way this rivals Whistler is it's on the 1-10 scale.
You have to come to Bosnia and try our trails and bike park
Back in the 70s i had a schwinn orange crate... tore it apart, put different bars, a coaster brake rear wheel, tires, BMX seat and got a number plate to enter the first BMX race in our County. I rode skate bords for a few years after that but then they invented mountain bikes. I never looked back, i'm 60 now and i've developed 'issues' that keep me off my bike so i'm pretty limited to lift assisted parks, i cant huck big drops or shred or rail like i used too. Here's my warning to all you beautiful mountain bikers out there.... While you're young, get a light XC bike and go see shit and meet people that you'll never forget, ever.
Glad you edited out the GoPro pp shot.
I would love to know what kind of black magic you have for bike tires to keep grip on those wet rocks, that is crazy Phil.
Video has been added to my favorites and will be a destination along side Whistler that I will go to after I improve and lose weight!
Phil au Quebec!!!!! woohoo! ca c'est cool! we need a poutine review if you had one.
Fuck yeah, Phil in Quebec!!! Are you planning to ride Bromont too?
Hi Phil, i am from quebec, do you want to Go ride together somewhere cool tomorow !!!
Dude how does the squelch on your front shock not drive you crazy?!?
Really had to pee, then had spots on the lens straight after! What did you do Phil??! 🤣
I don't know Phil but it seems like there was a lot more water beside the trail after you answered the call to nature.
8:28 Please do not spread your pee all over my screen ever again!
NOWAY u were like 10 min away from where i live
NICE GT FORCE........BRAZIL HERE
3:16 the demonic laugh lmfao
video on the pipe cleaners?