It’s really cool to see how another rider is honest with their fears and limitations when you’re often wondering if it’s just you. My last year of riding has seen tons of progression and I finally upgraded to a real bike (Santa Cruz HT). I ride with several guys that are much more experienced so it helps to keep pushing me to progress, but I know my limits and comfort level to ride safe. Keep up the great content and see you on the trails! (You’re hitting all my local spots lately!)
Conquering fears is a big part of life no matter what we do. Whether it's going to that singing or acting audition or bombing down a trail that we crashed on 2 years earlier. It is the ebb and flow of life. It strengthens character and builds confidence. You could have politely declined when Tony asked you to go but you didn't. It was time and you knew, deep inside, it was your time for a character building, confidence strengthening redemption run. Great Job Alan! Bob T.
I was out there yesterday, I had no idea what Mathis was like. Having come down rocket I decided to go up Mathis so I could go down meadows. It was vile. Couple of times I thought I would just give up and turn around but I stuck it out. I'm never doing that again. I'm going to go back through the neighborhood the next time
Mathis is terrible the first time, but it’s like a naughty siren for your ego that will call you back and next thing you know you’ve done it a few more times and it’s not as bad.
Sitting here drinking my morning coffee, snow on the ground, 34 degrees outside, watching you ride. I am so jealous! Thanks for motivating me to go ride today Alan. The scene where the two of you are riding up hill and your shadows on the ground in front of you will be in my thoughts for quite a while.
ALAN! Your next Aliso Loop-- Down 5 Oaks--> Up Cholla--> Down Stairsteps--> Up Stairsteps (Hike a bike)--> Westridge to TOW--> Down Mentally Sensitive--> OUT. Super fun, more chunk, more steep, Mo' Betta! You can do it. You got the skills.
Man, I loved everything about this vid! These trails are a 5 min drop from my house and offer so much. So stoked for your Car Wreck redemption! That trail intimidates the hell outta me, especially the gnar garden at the end. And great choice choosing Lynx over Five Oaks! 5O can be such a gamble with how blown out it is but Lynx always brings the smiles. Thanks for bringing the stoke to my Monday morning! ✌🏼🤟🏼
Thanks Adam! Love your graphics skills, man. Car Wreck was so in my head that I was still fighting to not be the rider I was the last time I was there. And dang...! I legit wanted to take another lap on Lynx as soon as we landed!
Just got one of my friends into MTB, he seems really into it and biking in general, looking forward to him watching you and tony on YT soon too. Love your guys’ vids, really keeps me motivated into it!
"Redemption"... We all have those moments when "uh oh" turns to crap. It's true, a lot of it is mind games within yourself. And it's a great feeling when it is overcome. Be safe, my friend.
Such a great video! I’m so happy for you getting your redemption. The brain game is real! It can be hard to keep your cool when your brain is feeding you negative thoughts, but once you get through and build the positive reality it as all worth it. Also so fun to see you on Lynx and Rockit since I just got back from riding those today, it’s like a replay. Keep making awesome videos 🤘🏽
I saw you back in September at Skypark bike park, and watching your progression is putting a smile on my face including Tony, and keep it up and have a Rad day
Nice job, that section of car wreck looks like the type of terrain where you wanna let off the brakes a bit and trust your bike but it's hard to do so when you've crashed there before. The mental game is really tough sometimes!
The mental game indeed. Less brakes through that section for sure. But there are def some full tombstone wheel stoppers that no amount of momentum can overcome...unless maybe if you're on a DH bike. But yeah...I just gotta hit it more often.
I do the same man, when i call it i stop too, i agree that sometimes pushing it too far can cause to crashes hahaha, thanks for the reminder Alan, great video !
Awesome! Redemption is beautiful, Hopefully, i can get some redemption on Palm Canyon epic here soon. Just waiting on healing. Also congrats on a Million views dude!
Nothing like getting back to it, and trading out made up fears for real challenges. Ah dang...PCE. I wanna hit that one again. Maybe this spring. Hope you heal up well! (つ◕౪◕)つ━☆ﾟ.*･｡ﾟ
Heh yeah...bobble head! It's funny though, I realized later that the parts where I was having the hardest time was when I was on the brakes and the sus couldn't do its work.
Great video. Yeah, that little sonofabitch step-up at 3:22 (of course, as always, it is a little more intimidating in person than the Go-Pro would have you believe) is totally in my head now, lol. When I was in my mid-thirties, it was a complete non issue and I just rode right into and over it without giving it much thought. Well, I'm 50 now and I rode here a few weeks ago and when I got up to that section, the dang thing looked too damn high so I stopped, chickened out, walked it. When you're 50, Rock-It becomes Walk-It! Total head games. All you need is a little speed and you hoist the bike right up and over. Gah! Maybe next time...
Love your channel, man! Also I’m glad you’re enjoying Aliso. I honestly think that whole region from Aliso to Newport Coast has some of the best trails. Please tell me you’ve ridden Telonics or TNA on the opposite side? If you want to get to know Aliso more, I’d also check out Mentally Sensitive or Sewer Drop. Mentally is sanctioned... sewer is not. I don’t know do that makes a big difference. But ya.. I’d love to ride with you one of these days.
Thanks Anthony! Glad you're diggin' the channel! Definitely some of the best trails...when it's not a million degrees outside. 😆 Love T&A! Haven't hit Telonics or MS yet. Both are on my list. My wrist is getting stronger and starting to be able to handle the chunk of Aliso and Laguna. Like my wrist was pretty tired by the time we finished Lynx, so I'm taking my time on hitting the more gnarly stuff. Unsanctioned trails? Never. 😏
@@mtb_alan lol. Glad to hear about the wrist. Forgot you injured it to be honest because this latest video was talking about you thumb! I would definitely put Telonics before MS. It’s not all that chunky. But definitely steep and tech... but also fast and flowy!
I rode Car Wreck for the first time today, usually I do Rock it and Lynx. Was way gnarlier than I thought and way too many walkers. My risk to reward was definitely in effect. Made it out ok somehow.
Indeed. If you wanna avoid hikers, you gotta hit it early or on a weekday. Remember, it's all mixed-use trails out there, and without hikers, we might not have the trails in OC Parks.
Rode out there first time this past saturday. Not sure if you tried Mentally Sensitive, pretty steep trail. Have to admit, I walked a couple parts. Great content as always when you guys link up.
Rode Rock-It a bunch and always had mental blocks in some spots. But recently, I was with a group and we did Car Wreck first (my first time) and then Rock-It after... and Rock-It was WAY easier after Car Wreck, haha.
Good one man! Way to get the Car Wreck Monkey off your back. I can't believe you live in So Cal and never did Lynx, it's one of the Aliso Staples! I Vote Mentally Sensitive next (if you haven't already been there) Thanks for the vid, Safe Riding my friend!
Thanks Bryndon! Funny thing is that the day I OTBed on Car Wreck, we were gonna do Lynx and changed our minds. Ha! And 💯 on MS. Tony and I were talking about it that day. Have a rad day!
@@mtb_alan Ugg. Similar story a couple months ago, but twisted around... we planned to do Car Wreck... but I went OTB on 5 Oaks early in the day, so we ended up doing Lynx instead of Car Wreck lol. I've since had my redemption on 5 Oaks...
Thanks for asking! I got it from Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B07VN7VXQ3?tag=mtbalan-20 It's the Mobius X8. I absolutely love this guard and brace. I have come back from the worst wrist injury, and it has been the best. It gives me support as well as hella good protection. I don't know if you saw my crash at Greer recently, but if I hadn't already been convinced, that crash was the best evidence. Hope that helps.
@@mtb_alan its all good. I was coming off a Car Wreck high after cleaning it then a stupid failed bunny hop. I still felt great after getting down Car Wreck successfully. But I decided to not do it alone the next time I go.
It’s really cool to see how another rider is honest with their fears and limitations when you’re often wondering if it’s just you. My last year of riding has seen tons of progression and I finally upgraded to a real bike (Santa Cruz HT). I ride with several guys that are much more experienced so it helps to keep pushing me to progress, but I know my limits and comfort level to ride safe. Keep up the great content and see you on the trails! (You’re hitting all my local spots lately!)
Glad you can relate. 👊🏾 I love me some OC trails in the winter. Congrats on the upgrade!
Cannot wait to get back out here with you man - more good times ahead!
💯 👊🏾 Same! So many more trails to hit.
Glad to see you riding Aliso again, one of my favorite places to ride.Thanks for sharing your ride on Car Wreck, hope to see on the trails someday...
It’s a bit of a drive, but I’m stoked to head back there.
Conquering fears is a big part of life no matter what we do. Whether it's going to that singing or acting audition or bombing down a trail that we crashed on 2 years earlier. It is the ebb and flow of life. It strengthens character and builds confidence. You could have politely declined when Tony asked you to go but you didn't. It was time and you knew, deep inside, it was your time for a character building, confidence strengthening redemption run. Great Job Alan! Bob T.
Thanks Bob! 💯
I was out there yesterday, I had no idea what Mathis was like. Having come down rocket I decided to go up Mathis so I could go down meadows. It was vile. Couple of times I thought I would just give up and turn around but I stuck it out. I'm never doing that again. I'm going to go back through the neighborhood the next time
Mathis is no joke. Good training though.
Mathis is terrible the first time, but it’s like a naughty siren for your ego that will call you back and next thing you know you’ve done it a few more times and it’s not as bad.
@@MacGyverDad you're probably right.
NOICE dude! loved the voices-in-my-head part XD
LOL...I thought about you while I was doing that for some reason.
Maybe because of the stereo. 😆
Sitting here drinking my morning coffee, snow on the ground, 34 degrees outside, watching you ride. I am so jealous! Thanks for motivating me to go ride today Alan. The scene where the two of you are riding up hill and your shadows on the ground in front of you will be in my thoughts for quite a while.
Glad to help. There are so many golden moments when you’re on a bike. 👌🏾😃
Great stuff Alan, thanks for the fun content.
Thanks Doug! You’re welcome. 👊🏾
I saw Tony's truck when I was coming back from Rockit. I wish I would have met you guys
👊🏾 Keep an eye out! Could still happen.
ALAN! Your next Aliso Loop-- Down 5 Oaks--> Up Cholla--> Down Stairsteps--> Up Stairsteps (Hike a bike)--> Westridge to TOW--> Down Mentally Sensitive--> OUT. Super fun, more chunk, more steep, Mo' Betta! You can do it. You got the skills.
Thanks for the route suggestion. 👍🏾
Man, I loved everything about this vid! These trails are a 5 min drop from my house and offer so much. So stoked for your Car Wreck redemption! That trail intimidates the hell outta me, especially the gnar garden at the end. And great choice choosing Lynx over Five Oaks! 5O can be such a gamble with how blown out it is but Lynx always brings the smiles. Thanks for bringing the stoke to my Monday morning! ✌🏼🤟🏼
Thanks Adam! Love your graphics skills, man.
Car Wreck was so in my head that I was still fighting to not be the rider I was the last time I was there.
And dang...! I legit wanted to take another lap on Lynx as soon as we landed!
@@mtb_alan Appreciate that man! I'll hit Lynx in your honor and yell "THIS IS FOR YOU ALAN!" on the way down.
Great video man, I really enjoyed that!
Keep up the good work :)
Glad you dug it! Will do.
Such a great video. You're very fast Alan for the trail.
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👏 Great vid! I love facing down fears, and busting down those barriers. Also at 11:11 love watching the tall shadows riding along with you! 👍 🤛
Thanks! You and me, both facing fears and pushing ourselves! And indeed...love those late day shadows. 👊🏾
Great video!! Keep doing what you do.
Thank you! Will do!
Just got one of my friends into MTB, he seems really into it and biking in general, looking forward to him watching you and tony on YT soon too. Love your guys’ vids, really keeps me motivated into it!
Heck yeah, Jacob! Tell your buddy hi!
Pointing was hilarious! Going back on calling it is as dangerous as saying last run. Happy Monday buddy
Ol' Pointing Tony! 😆
And yeah...totally agree.
Happy Monday!
"Redemption"... We all have those moments when "uh oh" turns to crap. It's true, a lot of it is mind games within yourself. And it's a great feeling when it is overcome. Be safe, my friend.
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Love your trail etiquette!
Thanks Tao! Gotta be nice to the hikers. They're also the most vocal when it comes to trail complaints. 😆
Well done man. I can only imagine what it would be like to have a crash spot looming over you for that long. ACCOMPLISHED!
Definitely stoked. I have Kinna been avoiding Aliso, and now I wanna ride it more!
@@mtb_alan That's awesome, and I always like seeing you and Tony get together for rides :)
Such a great video! I’m so happy for you getting your redemption. The brain game is real! It can be hard to keep your cool when your brain is feeding you negative thoughts, but once you get through and build the positive reality it as all worth it. Also so fun to see you on Lynx and Rockit since I just got back from riding those today, it’s like a replay. Keep making awesome videos 🤘🏽
Thanks Robert. Dang ol' brain! 😆
I legit wanted to do hit Lynx again as soon as we got to the bottom. Glad you got to hit those today! 👊🏾
I saw you back in September at Skypark bike park, and watching your progression is putting a smile on my face including Tony, and keep it up and have a Rad day
Thanks!
Great video! Adding this to my list of trails to ride👍
Thanks, Joey! Definitely a good time.
Nice job, that section of car wreck looks like the type of terrain where you wanna let off the brakes a bit and trust your bike but it's hard to do so when you've crashed there before. The mental game is really tough sometimes!
The mental game indeed.
Less brakes through that section for sure. But there are def some full tombstone wheel stoppers that no amount of momentum can overcome...unless maybe if you're on a DH bike. But yeah...I just gotta hit it more often.
@@mtb_alan definitely, trail knowledge and remembering the best lines would be very beneficial!
I love the video thank you for making these great videos they bring me joy!
My pleasure, Nichelle! 👊🏾
I do the same man, when i call it i stop too, i agree that sometimes pushing it too far can cause to crashes hahaha, thanks for the reminder Alan, great video !
Good thinking!
I know it's not fool-proof, but we do what we can right? 👊🏾
@@mtb_alan yes sir ! Hahaha thanks for your videos, i get a lot of encouragement from them man 👊🏻 (sound effect) 😊
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Sweet sweet redemption. I totally get you on the trail our mind creates and the real one!
Thanks! Indeed. The real trail is rarely as hard as the one in the head.
@@mtb_alan That's some deep loam, we need a MTB/Alan calender with deep thoughts for every month.
great job and video. love those trails definitely need to go check out 5 oaks not like it use to be but still is a fun trail.
Definitely. I’ve ridden it before but wasn’t into hitting it while it was super dusty. Hoping for some rain soon. 🤞🏾
Awesome! Redemption is beautiful, Hopefully, i can get some redemption on Palm Canyon epic here soon. Just waiting on healing. Also congrats on a Million views dude!
Nothing like getting back to it, and trading out made up fears for real challenges.
Ah dang...PCE. I wanna hit that one again. Maybe this spring.
Hope you heal up well! (つ◕౪◕)つ━☆ﾟ.*･｡ﾟ
@@mtb_alan I wouldn't wait til spring, haha. If You wanna hit it, let me know. It's my local trail Haha!
Nice rip down RockIt. I agree it’s head rattling. I get hesitant to get off the brakes all the way thorough the slabs.
Heh yeah...bobble head! It's funny though, I realized later that the parts where I was having the hardest time was when I was on the brakes and the sus couldn't do its work.
@@mtb_alan my head says let her RIP and my stupid fingers argue !!
Great video. Yeah, that little sonofabitch step-up at 3:22 (of course, as always, it is a little more intimidating in person than the Go-Pro would have you believe) is totally in my head now, lol. When I was in my mid-thirties, it was a complete non issue and I just rode right into and over it without giving it much thought. Well, I'm 50 now and I rode here a few weeks ago and when I got up to that section, the dang thing looked too damn high so I stopped, chickened out, walked it. When you're 50, Rock-It becomes Walk-It! Total head games. All you need is a little speed and you hoist the bike right up and over. Gah! Maybe next time...
Ha! You got this. I’m only a couple years away from 50. 👊🏾
really digging your channel! rock-it looks so fun!! :)
Thanks! Glad you're diggin' the channel.
Rock-it is super fun!
Love your channel, man! Also I’m glad you’re enjoying Aliso. I honestly think that whole region from Aliso to Newport Coast has some of the best trails. Please tell me you’ve ridden Telonics or TNA on the opposite side?
If you want to get to know Aliso more, I’d also check out Mentally Sensitive or Sewer Drop. Mentally is sanctioned... sewer is not. I don’t know do that makes a big difference. But ya..
I’d love to ride with you one of these days.
Thanks Anthony! Glad you're diggin' the channel!
Definitely some of the best trails...when it's not a million degrees outside. 😆
Love T&A! Haven't hit Telonics or MS yet. Both are on my list. My wrist is getting stronger and starting to be able to handle the chunk of Aliso and Laguna. Like my wrist was pretty tired by the time we finished Lynx, so I'm taking my time on hitting the more gnarly stuff.
Unsanctioned trails? Never. 😏
@@mtb_alan lol. Glad to hear about the wrist. Forgot you injured it to be honest because this latest video was talking about you thumb! I would definitely put Telonics before MS. It’s not all that chunky. But definitely steep and tech... but also fast and flowy!
Well done buddy!!
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Tony be showing off his new new haha... but great job on your redemption run! You hung in there and stuck it out 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽
He does have a sweet rig! Thanks! Felt good.
I rode Car Wreck for the first time today, usually I do Rock it and Lynx. Was way gnarlier than I thought and way too many walkers. My risk to reward was definitely in effect. Made it out ok somehow.
Indeed. If you wanna avoid hikers, you gotta hit it early or on a weekday. Remember, it's all mixed-use trails out there, and without hikers, we might not have the trails in OC Parks.
@@mtb_alan Thank you Captain Obvious
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Lol i was doing 5 oaks while u we’re doing rock it
Nice!
Dope ride that place looks so fun
Yew! Definitely a good time.
Rode out there first time this past saturday. Not sure if you tried Mentally Sensitive, pretty steep trail. Have to admit, I walked a couple parts. Great content as always when you guys link up.
Nice. MS is definitely on the list.
This is great! I’m inspired.
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Rode Rock-It a bunch and always had mental blocks in some spots. But recently, I was with a group and we did Car Wreck first (my first time) and then Rock-It after... and Rock-It was WAY easier after Car Wreck, haha.
Ha! Funny how that works.
Love the trails , ride them often. The climbs are grinds. But Aliso is a blast 💥
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Looks like an awesome trail .
It is!
Shame on tony!!!! No stickers!!!
Cool video !!! I like when you guys ride together.
Haha! Yeah...get it together Marinara! 😆
He's a good riding buddy!
Great job allen way to face ur fears 👍
Thanks Ryan! But who's this "allen"? 😆
Nice bro , well done , and very nice video 💪👌🤙
Thanks Jose!
five oaks
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Good one man! Way to get the Car Wreck Monkey off your back. I can't believe you live in So Cal and never did Lynx, it's one of the Aliso Staples! I Vote Mentally Sensitive next (if you haven't already been there) Thanks for the vid, Safe Riding my friend!
Thanks Bryndon! Funny thing is that the day I OTBed on Car Wreck, we were gonna do Lynx and changed our minds. Ha! And 💯 on MS. Tony and I were talking about it that day. Have a rad day!
@@mtb_alan Ugg. Similar story a couple months ago, but twisted around... we planned to do Car Wreck... but I went OTB on 5 Oaks early in the day, so we ended up doing Lynx instead of Car Wreck lol. I've since had my redemption on 5 Oaks...
Ha! It's like there's a pattern.
Nice tracks 😊👍 And I got T-shirt end of last week 👍 Really cool 😊👍
Thanks for grabbing a shirt, Tony! Stoked. Which one did you get?
@@mtb_alan MTB/HARD 👍 Really like it 😊👍
@@tgnilsson1 Nice! That's my fave. I am working on a couple more versions of that concept.
@@mtb_alan I will keep my eyes open 👍
Saw u Saturday at sky park
👋🏾 Yew!
Next time I say was up bro
👍🏾 Please do!
Do you wear the Troy Lee full enduro face ?
I currently run the Fox Proframe, but I want to get the TLD Stage. I tried it on, and it's comfy.
@@mtb_alan any trouble climbing in it? I feel like it would be a little warm in there lol
You KNOW it's steep when it even looks steep on video.
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I don’t think I’ve ever seen car wreck without hikers.
Indeed. Maybe on a Tuesday at 7am. 😆
Car wreck turns into a double black trail when there are hikers in the way.
Hi! No kidding right?
Hey Alan where did you get your wrist guard from and what brand is it?
Thanks for asking! I got it from Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B07VN7VXQ3?tag=mtbalan-20
It's the Mobius X8. I absolutely love this guard and brace. I have come back from the worst wrist injury, and it has been the best. It gives me support as well as hella good protection. I don't know if you saw my crash at Greer recently, but if I hadn't already been convinced, that crash was the best evidence.
Hope that helps.
@@mtb_alan Thanks Alan, appreciate you and and your channel! 🙏🏽
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I did car wreck for the first time a few weeks ago and loved it until I hit the wet root at the bottom and went OTB. LOL
Oh dang. Hope you're all right.
@@mtb_alan its all good. I was coming off a Car Wreck high after cleaning it then a stupid failed bunny hop. I still felt great after getting down Car Wreck successfully. But I decided to not do it alone the next time I go.
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Stickers!!!
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Do Iris and Val halla
Thanks for the suggestions.
Agreed
That would be Really interesting
You guys are funny. Car wreck to... Valhalla. That’s quite the leap!
What are the climbs like up Aliso?
They’re character-building. 😆
love it.🎯
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Alan, what do you mean the climb wasn't bad, Mathis and Chola are pretty good climbs.
🤷🏾♂️ It's all relative.
How do you mount your gopro to your chin? And how do I make it so the footage isn't upside down?
Turn on auto-rotation...or maybe it’s auto-orientation. Here’s my guide to mounting the camera. ua-cam.com/video/5r1lZZ7JObM/v-deo.html
I’m good… but I came back with a fractured risk..lol
I was just wondering which trail is harder. Car Wreck or 5 Oaks? Thank you
They’re similar in difficulty but different in character. Five Oaks is generally looser. Car Wreck is generally rockier.
@MTB ALAN Thank you very much! Going there this Saturday using your trail guide and might do Car Wreck! Have a RAD Day!
Yew!
Hi great video
Hey, thanks!
The facial hair is great and you should go ride blackbox
Ha! Thanks. And thanks for the suggestion. That one is on my list. 👍🏾
MTB ALAN ITS IMPORTANT YOU KNOW SOMEONE IS STEALING YOUR CONTENT
Thanks. I saw that. He’s technically using it and critiquing it which is technically allowed.
@@mtb_alan it’s just that he/she put something in appropriate at 5:06 into the video
I mean inappropriate
I’ll have a look. Thanks for looking out.
My earlier comment was about a different account. Thanks for the heads up. 👊🏾
How the hell did that car even get there??
Ha! No idea.
Does Alan respond to his fans?
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@@mtb_alan omg 😲
I would rather do 5 oaks over Lynx.
Go for it!
How dare you disrespect Tony Rigatoni's line choices.
😆😆😆 Tony Tortellini chooses his lines for himself.