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Nothing says "You Care" quite like bloopers reel.  This a collection of biffs that did not make into any of my other Japan Mountain Biking Videos.  Right Click on the image to the left to download a sample of the trails there.  A 21MB video that runs 3:07 minutes. 

 

 

    Kamakura is a coastal town in on the Muira peninsula on Sagami Bay, less than one hour south of Tokyo.  Kamakura has pretty nice trails that can be quite daunting to navigate.  There is everything from tame paths to gnarly freeride-hucker stuff.  Right Click on the image to the left to download a sample of the trails there.  A 34MB video that runs 6:00 minutes. 

 

This video shows some of the highlights of a days play on the trails of Fugato Yama (aka Ghost Town) and Takatori located on the Muira Pennisula of Japan.  Right Click on the image to the left to download 30MB video that runs 5:35 minutes. 

 

 

Ashinoko Skyline Trail - Ashinoko (Lake Ashi) is a wonderfully picturesque lake in the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park in Japan.  On clear days you will be see incredible views of Mt Fuji reflecting on the lake surface.  There are plenty of trails in the mountains around the lake and this video shows a mere fraction of them. Right Click on the image to the left to download 33MB video that runs 6:20 minutes. 

 

Mount Fuji, Japan - One Helluava Hike-A-Bike.  This video was shot on June27th, 2004 just before the hiking season opened.  This video is a little different than most of my videos, somewhat brooding in tone.  There are a few pictures in here taken on my second climb that show the views on clear days.   Right Click on the image to the left to download 46MB video that runs 8 1/2 minutes. 

 

Here is a little crash footage from Fujimi Panorama from July 4th, 2004.  5.7MB

 

 

Located a few hours from Tokyo Japan, Fujimi Panorama, is a mountain bike park that you are sure to have some fun on.  This video was shot in June of 2004.    Right Click on the image to the left to download the video. File Size: 36MB 

 

 

While on the Philippine Island of Luzon in April 2004,  I did some exploring through the Ilanlin Forest near Subic Bay. Most the exploration was was along a forest "fire" road.  We did find a single track off the road which was twisty and tight.  The video includes some of the seemingly endless bombfest down the forest road followed by some footage of us working our way along the Boton Falls trail.   Right Click on the image to the left to download the video. File Size: 30MB 

 

This is a video shot in the Zushi city area in Japan in April 2004.    There are plenty of single track in the area if you know how to piece them together.  Right Click on the image to the left to download the video. File Size: 31MB

 

 

The Aiea Loop Trail loop trail in Oahu Hawaii is a short but sweet ride in Central Oahu.  This video was shot on March 13th, 2004.  Right Click on the image to the left to download the video.  File size: 24 MB

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Here is a video shot while at the 24 hrs in the Old Pueblo race in Tucson AZ February 14th and 15th, 2004.  I was on the  SCUMBAGS SS four man single speed team.  We had a really great time and managed to finish in 4th place.   Click here for more details. Right Click on the image to the left to download the video.


Here is a video of a ride down Noble Canyon on January 17th, 2004.  While the upper 3 miles of was closed due to fire damage it was still a really great ride.  Right Click on the image to the left to download the video.  The file size is 32MB.  Here is a Noble Canyon Public Service Announcement. (4MB)

 

 

Here is the video of our Carrizo Gorge ride we did on New Year's Day 2004.  Right Click on the image to the left to download the video.  The file size is 25MB

     One on my riding buddies suffered a horrific crash during this ride.  Check out the Miles Todd Crash Video      

 

Thomas Mountain and the Ramona Trail:  If I had to describe the Ramona trail in one word, it would be CHANGE.  This trail starts off in the open pine meadows above 6,000 feet and descends into Garner Valley taking you through meadows then pines followed by chaparral, all while the trail goes from smooth and buff to loose and rocky.  Size: 29MB

 

December 6th, 2003:   Orange County has a lot to offer the Mountain Biker.  Wither you are into the lung busting climbs of the Santa Ana Mountains or bits of technical singletrack along the Laguna Coast, it is worth your while to check it out. 
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NOTE: All of the videos below this point were shot with my old video camera setup.  You will notice a difference in quality. See the Video How-To page for more information on the old and new setups.

The Cannell Plunge in the Southern Sierra Nevada Mountain this ride is definitely an epic ride.  The primary descent is "The Plunge" where this wonderful single track drops 5,000 feet in just 8 miles.    Take the Plunge and you will not be disappointed!
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In June of 2003, I managed to end up in Vancouver for a couple of days so I went over to the North Shore to check out some of the trails there.  This video is of some of the trails at Grouse/Fromme and Seymour Mountains. 31MB
Here is a more narrative video (rated PG-13 for me being a potty mouth) titled "13 Things You Might Say on the North Shore" 7.4MB

 

"Flightline" is an area where Oceanside, Vista and Carlsbad CA all meet near the Palomar Airport. The planes typically are lining up on their landing approach over the trail system, hence the name "Flightline".  With over 95 percent of the trails single track you are sure to find something you like.  This video was shot in May of 2003.  24MB

 

 

Idyllwild, nestled in the San Jacinto Mountains, offers miles of single track that rolls through forest, rock gardens, alpine meadows as well as scrub brush. This video was shot in March of 2003 when spring was in full swing.  There was plenty of greenery, colorful wildflowers and all of the stream and branch beds where full of water. 25MB

 

 

RIGHT CLICK to save to diskSoCal Desert Ride on New Years Day 2003.   

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RIGHT CLICK to save to diskThe Holy Jim Trail - Sometimes known as The Holy S%&T! Trail for first time riders, this is a really fun Orange County ride that will test your bike handling skills.  This video was shot in November of 2002.  
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RIGHT CLICK to save to disk Matzalan, Mexico - September 15th, 2002:  Peoria Blanca (Ranch) in the small town of Mazagua just outside of Matzalan was the site of one the 1999 World Cup races.

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RIGHT CLICK to save to diskSan Juan Trail - One of my favorite rides here in Southern California.  This video was taken on a blistering hot day in August of 2002. 
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RIGHT CLICK to save to disk Oat Hill Road in Calistoga CA - June 21st, 2002: This old miners road is a real treat.  It is a five mile climb up into the Palisade Mountains.  The further up you go the more technical the "road" gets with the last mile up being "techno city".    24 MB

 

RIGHT CLICK to save to diskFor my birthday, I did an epic that took us through a portion of the Cuyamacas, Indian Creek Trail, the upper portion of Noble Canyon, the Pine Mountain Mail trail and back again.  31 miles with 4,500 feet of climbing with the high temp of the ride being in the low 90s.  See more about the trail here.  20MB


RIGHT CLICK to save to disk Wilder Ranch in Santa Cruz CA - June 23rd, 2002:  This is a nice place to go just have fun on the bike.  While the ranch is mostly fire roads the single track that is there is really fun.   Wilder Ranch is absolutely beautiful with ocean views through meadows, single track trough fern covered forests.  25MB 

 

RIGHT CLICK to save to diskThis video is of my first Noble Canyon ride on June 15th, 2002.  I had a string of technical difficulties that kept me from getting footage of the entire trail.   I have worked in some stills that Michael Paul took during the ride.   17MB 

 

 

RIGHT CLICK to save to diskThe Santa Ana River Trail from South Fork Campground back to Mill Creek  fire road.  Done on June 8th, 2002 

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RIGHT CLICK to save to diskA couple of the guys on AMB invited me out for a ride.  Here is the video of some fun riding out in Sycamore Canyon on May 4th 2002

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RIGHT CLICK to save to diskHere is a ride along a small fraction of the trails at the Cuyamaca Rancho State Park ride located about 1 hour east of San Diego.  April 21st 2002

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RIGHT CLICK to save to diskSoquel Demonstration Forest Ride, March 22nd, 2002.  The "It never rains in Southern California" crew decides to play in the rain while at the 2002 Sea Otter Classic.
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RIGHT CLICK to save to diskHere some footage our Pre-ride of the cross country course for the 2002 Sea Otter Classic.  March 21st, 2002
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RIGHT CLICK to save to diskSilverado Motorway,  February 23rd, 2002,
This trail is accessed by Maple Springs or Black Star Canyon Road
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RIGHT CLICK to save to diskTake a look at us goofing around on Seans Birthday Ride at Aliso-Wood Canyon.  Includes the crash clip below. 
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RIGHT CLICK to save to diskCheck out this wipe out by this guy descending the Rock-It trail at Aliso-Wood Canyon.  

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