Why is Whistler Bike Park such a big freaking deal?
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- Опубліковано 26 чер 2019
- In a recent poll, it seems that 78% of you have never been to a lift access bike park like Whistler, which is actually pretty unsurprising. Some of these places are not easy to get to, and some of you aren't even that interested in downhill. Nevertheless, "Whistler" pops up a lot in MTB news as well as UA-cam, and most of this content presumes you have certain knowledge about the place.
Some of you may feel that you have "stupid" questions about it, but I feel that no such questions exist.
This video is meant to serve as an introduction to Whistler so that other videos are easier to understand. If this upload isn't up to normal standards, it's because I produced it on location.
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never even heard of this or watched a single mountain biking video but thank you youtube algorithm
Whistler's a tourist vacation spot even if you dont mountain bike or ski. Probably was result of looking up vacation spots or something. The amount of stuff there for tourism is crazy. The Olympics were there too, so the had to add alot of entertainment.
I watch this but UA-cam recommends me how to eat an onion in 1 minute
And I watch that as well but
@@Red1676 MTB is the best reason to go.
Welcome to one of life's passions - better pick up a mountain bike! ;)
As a Downhill mountain biker of 10+ years, I’m glad UA-cam has promoted this video to bring new riders in!
It truly is one of the best places in the world to ride!!
This is off-topic, but I just wanted to greet a fellow riddim lover 👋
@@daa2622 Hell yeah, headbanger for life
Its even more impressive that their targeted algorithm is reccomending things less that an hour away from me
The suspension in the future will make you feel like you are flying downhill.
This video popped into my feed last year for no reason and now I'm broke and have an amazing hobby.
Good
@@unitforce7417 how is that good
dude you have an amazing hobby so...
@@SimonBauer7 I know I love it
@@terboh1117 so that's why it's good
Since being paralyzed from a rollover accident in 2010 there's nothing I miss more than being on two wheels (other than skiing) weather it being on my mountain bike, my dirt bike or my Harley. Ride on brother, that's awesome man, I wish I could do that! Thank you for bringing us this great video it takes me back to my days riding!
I wish you the best I realize how much I take for granted
Damn sorry to hear that bro. I totally relate. I’m a t10 complete from a jeep rollover in 2017. I started on a fuel, then upgraded to a liquid, then a remedy. Nothing was more freeing than flying down a trail on 2 wheels, wind in your hair/helmet and dirt in your teeth. Now I miss it just as much as I miss walking. I love the memories these vids bring back. I hope you still make the most of the life we have left & enjoy every day. Nothing but best wishes man.
Bro I fell so bad ☹️☹️
@@deejay2793 bruh u eat dirt :/
Are you completely paralyzed, or just your legs? If your arms still work, there are bikes you can still ride.
Any city roadies here who kinda wish they had mtb trails like these anywhere near them :/
edge of the city mtber here. i'm in 15min comfy cruising distance of the forest, but nothing there is even close to comparable to these trails.
rainb0wsquid samesies
I'm in Miami. Florida is flatter than a pancake. The highest hill within a hundred miles of me is 30ft
Most rural areas dont even have them either its all pure scrub unridable.
Id be happy to pay a fee every time i go in they must not be very profitable
I’m by Cleveland but there’s rays mtb which is pretty fun but I don’t have many outdoor parks anywhere nearby
I don't know why I am watching this, I don't even have a bike...
I might get a bike ...Iuno
Go buy one then you can ride to work instead of walk
Same, I once owned a bike but it got stolen :/
I used to have a GT Dyno... I wish I kept it, I heard they are worth a lot of money now.
LOL Me either - thinking about it though
Nobody:
These comments: "I didn't even know that bikes existed but I'm interested."
Underrated comment
I didn’t even know that bikes existed but I’m interested
Surprising tbh
But also sad since I live in a country know for being awful so no mountain biking for me
Bruh literally
"so casing these landings USUALLY wont kill you"
well ok then...
They actually don't, I cases the moonbooter and it just bottoms out your suspension.
@@yi-vanstudenov464 They actually can, if you are going to fast and hit the top of a jump it can be fatal depending on how bad the injury and the size of a jump.
*challenge accepted*
Me: *lives in Australia*
UA-cam: *here’s a mountain bike park in Canada*
See you at Gap Creek Reserve mate.
I mean, Whistler is made-up of mostly Australians anyway. Why not come over and join them?
Up Brisbane
Even if ya not interested in biking, driving from van to whistler is amazing scenery mate!
Lol because Whistler (and every other ski resort) was annexed by Australia . It's population is over 50% Aussies, and they follow Aussie Law. Canada was even forced to put a Canadian Embassy in the village just to try and maintain some influence over the region.
This is on trending in Australia, nice work Seth.
Luke Smith We almost have the same name ;)
@@lukasmith8584 Not exactly a rare name and surname lol
soo many australians in whistler
@@ericmanning731 Nailed it haha soo true
Yee
This is the video that got me back into mountain biking about 1 year ago. Complete life changer. Thank you Seth!
As a roadie, watching these clips both amazes and terrifies me.
The GoPros they're wearing to record these clips make it look way more crazy then it is. Still impressive nonetheless lol
@@gillhantson5318 It's really the opposite. The wide angle lense kills any sense of speed and elevation. It makes 70 degree rock rolls look like parking lot curbs.
@@-tr0n Agreed on the elevation part, it makes the jumps look tiny lol
Yeah, you get injured fast in mtb. Everything can go wrong esp jumps and drops
I have a video idea for you: how to inspect a used bike before buying it. I'm interested in buying a used MTB but I really don't know the most important inspection items to make sure it's in good working order without spending a long time with the bike or being able to ride it hard on a trail.
That'd be great. Has anyone seen a similar vid anywhere?
Yes!!!
@@Yowzoe I have seen very few
ALWAYS check the frame for cracks, large dents or torsion affected carbon fibre.
Check the wheel alignments and spoke tension all around each wheel
Bring a chain checker to check the wear on the chain
Inspect all cogs for wear (cassette and front cogs)
Check forks by bouncing, is the pumping smooth or does it get stuck or release faster through one section of travel? If so, scrap it, good forks are so expensive to repair or replace.
Check dropper post (if fitted) and ensure it slides well
Check for traces of chain lube and fork grease and other lubes as if they are not present, and/or the chain is rusty, it is a sign of maltreatment and lack of car, so the bike will be compromised.
Make sure that the pedals and steerer rotate freely,
Test ride the bike and listen for noises from the BB when you crank the pedals. Any noises are a bad sign and good BB's are expensive to replace.
Check all gears and brakes, listening for out of place noises, although, it is always a good idea to replace brakepads anyway just for safety's sake.
Make sure the gear triggers, dropper post controls and brake leavers work well and are comfortable, although they can be changed and adjusted at little cost.
Is the saddle comfortable as this will ruin your rides and saddles are not cheap.
Check any carbon parts (cranks, handlebars, etc.) for cracks, dents or signs of stress from age or accidents. Carbon is expensive to replace and is not repairable.
Are the tyres in good shape, look for tyre bead damage and is there good tread. Are the tyres well aligned. Misalignments is again a sign of bad treatment, although it is not hard to fix (deflate, reposition, and re-inflate).
Check that all bolts are tight (bring tools) and that any pivots (full sus) work smoothly.
Look for wear on parts like pedals and handlebar grips, although this should not be a deciding factor, as they can be replaced easily and cheaply, but should give you a good idea of the general condition and mileage/age of the bike in general.
Finally check it is comfortable for you, and that you are happy with the brand and suspension type, and make sure that it really is the bike you want.
Do full research on any bike type you look into, reading reviews and suchlike.
After you have done this, and have bought a bike, take it IMMEDIATELY to a bike shop for a safety check before you ride it hard.
Good luck!
purely out of interest, roughly what is you budget?
UA-cam:
"Lets us all gather around and watch this video about biking"
Tony i want to see the people who dont come down video
Tony its actually a video about whistler but ok
@@Jurrb_ Hello there!
This video trash lmao
COVID
I feel like this video is a direct representation of how every teacher I've ever had wants me to present a school project...
What a bizarre thing to say
Taking my first lesson in Whistler on Monday - I'm so excited - thanks for the vid :)
You’re cute
@@jordancole7789Pmis
The comment section
99% random people who don’t even ride
1% actual riders
im the 0.000001% that ride but not that often
0.000001% that actually have a good mountain bike.
The Lord of Shadows you do know not everybody can afford a good bike?
This is a joke, This is a joke.
The Lord of Shadows
I have been *g n o m e d*
*going 8 mph on a lift*
Stoned guy: "I feel like we"re zoomin'" LMAO
Oh thanks for the laugh man XD
Barktooth you “can’t ride”
Lmao just read that while he said it made it 10x funnier I guess 😂
Zwooooom
Yeah Alexander looks pretty stoned there, I doubt he smokes though. What he meant is that normally we need to pedal up a climb and it can take an hour or more sometimes, so on a chair lift, you do that hour climb in only a few minutes.
Dude I appreciate what you and Ryann Dunn do. For someone that was in a bad car accident. To recovering that I can't be on an ebike it's dope seeing downhill tech that I might never see again unless I can afford a space age bike. Past few years have been comforted bye yall and I look forward to more.
This is a dream.
I can only imagine the amazing maintenance required to keep these up. Kudos on that group!
'jumping is not my thing'... proceeds to hit massive jumps I would never attempt! All relative!
Great vid. Love to go.
yeah but its whistler. they get even bigger lol. pretty sure the longest on crabapple is 65 feet or so
I'd say jumping isn't my strength either, I'm more an xc guy, but Whistler has some great progression. I went from casing landings on Crank It Up to happily sending it down Dirt Merchant within about two days! And only crashed once, on that last tabletop on A-Line haha
And it's not really his thing, Seth is a pretty fucking good rider, but if you watch riders who are great at jumping, you'll see what he means
Rupert Wenn I don’t bike but I ski and a jump is defined by its ability to hurt you. These are all very gentle.
You have to take out that bmx race bike to a track soon! That would we awesome to watch!
Hubert M hell yeah
I was about to comment the same thing
Thanks
And yes i agree
Hubert M YESSSS
Holy crap was that a great video. I'm both terrified of all those insane challenges, and inspired to go get on my bike! And now I have this junkie's desire to go see and ride Whistler. It looks like the perfect mix of natural beauty and genius trail designers. Thanks for an invigorating 10 minute mental vacation brother.
Thank you for broadening my world. Cant wait to visit and ride those trails!!! Stay safe and well.
I don't even know what a bike is, but im interested
GargaGaming I really hope you’re joking
yeah, same.
Phoenix Electrum I really hope ur joking
No way
@@matthewreynolds211 i really hope you're joking
I'm in Australia, I don't ride let alone mountain bike, i've never been to Canada and yet here is this being suggested to me. Not complaning you understand, just intrigued
you wanna do it dontcha?
and youtube recommendations are weird
Tim Saunders how is Australia??
Australia is cool
That's cos Whistler is Little Aussie. You can buy Vegemite in the stores there, and half the barristas are Aussie. You need to learn to ski at Whistler. It's the total bomb !!
Same here but earlier I had bmx racing on the tv. Says a lot
I just found my new favourite style of content. This is by far my favourite channel now
being able to say, “I won whistlers first mtb race” would be the biggest flex every
Today I learned how many people cant ride or have a bike...
Same here mate
I was just shoked
@@whoiaron same, I genuinely thought it was the type of skill everyone and their mother knows how to do
What is this bike you speak of? Is it a species of insect?
I don't even understand why u guys here having no bike but still watching it but okay
If I spent a week there, i would literally unironically die
I think its around 10 people a year die on the mountain usually between the ski season and the bike season. So its not that unlikely either
I mountain biked and now I'm unironically dead
Same. Especially if I wouldn't lend a bike.
Cooool
I'm an Aussie. Decades ago I flew to Vancouver then hitched from Vancouver to Whistler. It took me all day! I eventually got a lift all the way to the front door of the YHA on the other side of the lake. It was July 1985. Mountain biking was just starting out. For 2 weeks, I would take one of the YHA canoes across the lake to the village and hire a mtn bike for the day and ride the local trails. Back then there was no bike park or hardcore trails down the ski slopes. It was more following the cross country ski trails around the village. It was an awesome introduction and I've been mtn biking ever since.
Awesome review. Thanks Seth. The air time total was a first I've seen (I won't spoil the actual E.T. result for the ones reviewing comments before the vid hehe). Nice one!
I'd hit a bike park - if there were any in Florida. (Hint - Sounds like an investment opportunity!)
if you can find a mountain :)
Haha awesome Seth
I live near the beach and the only elevation is sand dunes
The highest point in FL is 345 feet above sea level. Florida is missing the MT in MTB.
those beautiful mountain ranges of Florida are just dying for some Alps-like trails.
Pilgrimage might really be the best word to describe a whistler trip
*yES*
wow, i can’t believe that this’s a year old already, time goes fast.
aidansmusic oh wow
Your comment is a year old now too
I love the fact that there's this kind of oasis for such a niche sport. The same thing happens in the parkour community where people all flock to very specific spots from all over the world to jump and flip there lol. Even though I don't ride at all, this vid was super interesting!
dang, it's time for me to get into mountain bikes! That shiz looks fun!
Just take your dual sport on single track trails. Scratch the same itch minus the pain on uphills(at least depending on your skill)
CycleCruza hell yeah it is
It takes a lot of practice.
...until you find out how much you need to spend to get a decent bike.
Only One Cannoli he rides motorbikes they cost way more
5:39 "The landings are also massive which means casing these jumps ususally won't kill you."
Usually? These safety factors?!
they will kill you! You still need really good jumping skills
@@onecutmedia jumping skill off the bike or with the bike?
@@mitskoala0380 Both
@@onecutmedia lol
If your going over a 30ft jump expect safety factors lol
I just got into mountain biking to get in shape. Started with concrete trails and have started to dabble into off-road trails. Hopefully one day I’ll be in shape enough to take a trip to a park like this!
I love how Alex just carries on laughing after his crash considering he had a 8,000 dollar bike😂I would be kicking myself
im really glad to see my local mountain gain so much attention from people all around the world. It makes me feel as if people actually know Canada exsists
whats canada?
No shhhhhhh!!!!! No tourists remember?! Come on, rookie mistake.
You're very lucky. I'm very rich in my country but there's no way I could afford a property anywhere close to Whistler.
@@johnnyvivic8730 99% of Canadians can’t afford to live anywhere near whistler either. Canadas been a train wreck since 2015
@@johnsmeith3913 That's a good point. I guess I never thought about that. With the way inflation is going, that doesn't surprise me. Whistler was a tad expensive, for me, an American. I can only imagine how expensive it would for a Canadian, who's dollar is worth 25% less.
Property? Forget about it. The cheapest place in Whistler is $1.5 million USD.
This was the best video review on Whistler for sure!!
Good JOB Seth keep the videos rolling!!
Great insights. Great video. Thank you!
Whistler is right at the top of my bucket list, can't wait to go
This exceptional - this gotta be so good to do. Some tight, rugged 'scary' runs but but also some wider easier trails as well. Good video and camera work. Whistler looks very impressive in summer.
I love you videos man. They pump me up and get me confident to try new things on my mtb. Keep up your insane work🔥💪
This channel rocks, I watch all the time!!🤘
this was all brand new information and im glad to have found it!
Such a down to earth guy. Got me into mountain biking big time ! Keep up the good work man ! Much love 💙❤🙏
Speaking of the gopro effect
It made me confident to ride my local tech trail, thanks!
Where I live, in Australia NSW, my only options that I know of for major bike parks is the snowy mountains, in winter it's a snowboardering and skiing place. When the summer rolls around it apperently turns into a bike park.
The blue mountains isn't really a bike park. It is a national park with bike trails, I heard there are a few.
Will be my first summer here. Stoked to be riding these trails.
Yaaaay Seth uploaded! A great vid after a hard shredding is always great!
I ski at whistler often, and that clip of the drive from vancouver to whistler gave me flashbacks of puking on the trip every time I go
Awesome video. Loved it. I try to do the bike park once a year. Still scares the hell outta me each time!
Nice. I visited from Australia without knowing anything about blackcomb. It was unreal. Would love to get back there again soon. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.
i’ve never done mountain biking before but i’ve been binge watching your videos. they’re so interesting haha
Hi Seth, I’ve been mountainbiking for 26 years now, but only cross country. German magazines love reporting about Whistler and similar places (if there’s anyone in the world). Now that I’ve watched your fantastic video, I understand why. Kind regards from Germany and thanks for this video. Hoping to meet you one day in Whistler... Chris
I went to Vancouver for a vacation back in June of 2017. The drive up to Whistler is stunning and there is nothing I could even come close to comparing it to. The mountains and cities its self are something unreal to someone coming from the flat Midwest. We ended up making the drive up twice.
I second this, I'm from AK, drove up from Seattle in the Fall - I firmly believe British Columbia in the Fall is one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Driving through BC I experienced continual astonishment that the leaves on all the trees had such a vibrant shade of orange because it just doesn't look that way in the photos - and here in AK, when the leaves turn orange, they're more peach or salmon colored, and they are not bright, but rather dull and dreary. I've been to many places around the world but I never encountered a place I considered more stunning than Alaska until I drove through British Columbia.
@@YFZriderdude15 i agree. I may be biased, as i was born and raised in BC, but i truly believe its the one of the most beautiful places in the world. The oceans and the mountains, the forests and the valleys. The Spirit bears in the Great Bear Rainforest and the resident orca pods.
I Live In Vancouver And Would Run 99 North On My CF GSXR1000 😎😎😎
LOOOVVVEEDDD this video, I didn't know about bike parks in general really. Would love a video on the specific ones throughout America. I'm introducing my thirteen year old to MTB and just bought him a bike.
I went on vacation from the UK to Canada and happened to stop in Whistler for a few days, but I never got the chance to ride the trails since it was planned as a family thing. Ever since I've been getting UA-cam recommendations about it, and has tormented me every day since...
i'm from germany and dont even bike lol, whats poppin
Same Just from Switzerland
exactly the same
Same but from the USA
Haut rein
eyyyyy, same from germany and dont bike
Even as a complete mountain bike noob, I was able to ride at Whistler with a few pointers from my brother. It was an absolute blast and I wish I could go back!
awesome video man...I would love to check out some of the easier runs at this place!
I thought I was being recommended this video because I live in Vancouver but apparently everyone’s getting it suggested 🤷♀️ cool video tho!
This is trending even in southern Europe.
It’s crazy how much we take for granted living here.
same!
Is it me or does anyone double check whenever you see a black Honda ridge line to make sure it isn’t Seth
Especially because I live in Asheville
Area!
I do and I live in Utah
You aren't alone
I live in Washington and I still do XD
I live in Australia and still check even tho there are many Honda ridgelines
Thank you for this video. I'm a local mountain biker only and always dreamed of going to a bike park!!
Aye found this badass channel again hell yeah 🤘
I have never, ever seen anyone do that on crank it up! 😂 Nice work Alex!
hi Paul I subscribed a few days ago
thanks for the metric units seth, on behalf of many of your canadian viewers
And European Viewer too!
and south american viewer
You mean the rest of the world?
Yukaira When in Rome...
I'm 23 and literally just learned to ride a bike confidently last year. Since learning it is 100% the funnest shit I have ever done, and I just ride a street bike in the city. These videos inspire me to learn how to mountain bike some day :)
bruh, whoever your editor is, give him a raise!
I've literally only mountain biked one time, and it was at Whistler cuz I had nothing else to do while my brother was at a summer Ski Racing camp lol that place is wild
LUCKY KID
@@AverageLaur I'd say no, he's only hit the trails once
Lmao imagine
I'm always amazed at how MTB has matured. As a XC guy from the southeast (GA). I started "real MTB'ing" in 1991. I've seen the industry and sport morph into something I would have never imagined. Now, looking at what "MTB'ing" is blows my mind. I can't ride these trails, but I will admit I wish I could. Hats off to the new breed of riders who ride these trails.
defiantly breaking out my huffy this spring, thanks for inspiration
This looks like the most fun I'd ever have before a massive back injury.
The guy jumping on 9:10 would have resulted in some kind of spinectomy for me alone.
I'm sure you get it all the time but I feel like you've become the Morgan Freeman of Mtbiking documentaries😂 great video!
Haven't ridden a bike since I was 16 but for some reason I watched this entire video.
I was at Whistler for a week last December and all did the snow things. Never even heard about this. You'd think they'd promote this sport heavily off-season to keep you coming back all year long. A great place for everything outdoors whatever be your jam. Thanks for the showcase vid. Looks fun as hell.
Loved it - well done video!
The videos in our feeds are there to fill our time in between things, just cool videos about unique things. Great concept for video though :).
Me watching Crank it Up: That seems easy
Seth reading my mind: You might get the Go Pro effect.
Sergio Arvizu Crank It Up is pretty easy, I’ve been riding since September and rode it my first time a couple weeks ago. Awesome trail to start learning jumps on.
Lenny Long I live in Arizona and been riding for about a year, i’ve never had a big mountain to go down, that’s why I was unsure.
Having grown up in Canada and migrating to Australia, after a decade of not skiing I came back to It (as a lost passion). I was hooked again. After a few trips to japan I realised Whistler is 5x the size of the largest Japanese resort (Happo One). Now my favorite stomping ground is Spanky's Ladder and I doubt I'll ever stop skiing and exploring again
Hope I'll get to go there at some point. Next holidays. Thanks for that review.
How many people die smacking into trees each year?
3.5
@@cotillion ok
cotillion like 3.5k thousand?
+1 for me
@@johndoe-lz9nf yes.
The weirdness of UA-cam's algorithm strikes again! This video made me want to get a mountain bike.
You should get one tho
Watch his other Vids I got into it and it's soo much fun ngl
Then get one and join us for some adventures !
Did you get one?
This channel actually made me get into MTB. Now I have a $3,500 enduro bike
3 years later after watching your video, today I finally went there :) also crashed at well haha. Thank you very much for letting me know about this amazing place
I went to Vancouver to visit some family once and visited Whistler to see the sights. Bike trails and shops were everywhere and I can see why it’s so popular.
Its the mecca of mountain bike, pretty much the number 1 place on a mtb's wish list to ride....
Looking forward to your series at Whistler... 🤘
Gavin Stuart i think you are Right in your opinion But for me windrock is the best
Seth I really enjoy your videos and have gained a lot of knowledge from them. Please keep putting out epic videos. Also, will you be attending Nemba Fest?
Garrett Holyfield I hope so but he lives in NC so probably not part of NEMBA
TheCrazy MTBiker Yeah good point, however he did go last year.
Where was he last year? Me and a buddy walked all around and never saw/heard anything about Seth (unfortunately). We did however run into Phil from Skills with Phil.
That's fantastic, thanks for posting.
I’ve literally never gone bike riding in the woods but this is super interesting
I really love your videos and I wanted to ask if u can make a video about going to random mtb parks
Is it just me or does everyone else watch the same new vid for a whole week until the next one comes out???
B.Alders 04 Same 😂
I binge the gadget and life hack vids
EvanStrang same tbh iv probs seen all of them like 3 times each 😂😂 If not more
me too
you's lot need to get out more...……………….. why tf would you repeatedly watch this? are you poor people with no bicycle?
I will never be tired of watching this video.
That was awesome - subscribed 👍
Do some more DIY projects they are very entertaining, keep up the good work!
Love your videos man they always make me happy😁 🔥 if only u made more then one a week😅
So cool! I wish they had places like this in the 70’s and 80’s.
I am from Bulgaria and race downhill in local cup series. I have started with his second video and Iove what he is posting!❤🌍