Seth i have to thank you so much. A few months ago i didn't even know there were different types of bikes. I didn't know mountain bikes existed, didn't know what bmx bikes were, and thought bikes were just for little kids to roam around the neighborhood in. in only about 4-5 months I learned the more things than I have in school. When I first watched your first video I was overweight, played way to many videogames, and was getting bullied. My dad later that day asked if I wanted to go on a bike ride, which I would usually deny because I was very lazy I did because I was learning so much about bikes. After that I gained an obsession with bikes. First I got really into bmx and got a bike just to practice bunnyhops, manuals, and wheelies. Now I am pretty good at those and about 3 months later me and my dad went to the trek store and we saw a trek fuel ex 9.8 and I asked if I could try it. When I got off and handed it back to him I asked him how much it was. Expecting him to say it was 5000+ he said that it was 3000 dollars off. Only a day later I had the bike in my hands. I am now looking to mountain biking, bike everyday. Now, I have lost over 39 pounds, I dont get bullied anymore, I have lots of friends now, I lost my addiction to video games, and most of all my parents support me and im a much more nice person to be around. You are a great example of the human racing advancing. You are truly the reason that lives change. You may just think its a fun hobby or a day job, but it changes lives. I cant thank you enough, you and scotty crammer are truly my greatest role models. Thank you :)
+Carson Pautz Dude! That is way more than I hoped to accomplish with these videos. You have nobody to thank but yourself though. You had a choice, and you chose mountain biking-a challenging activity that takes commitment. You have a super sweet bike now too, and I bet your dad is beaming with pride having watched you take life by the horns. Ride on, and post some videos once you get a GoPro hooked up!
I watched this video about six weeks ago and because of this awesome video I took my 6 year old son and wife to Bentonville for entire week. We just got back to Tennessee a couple days ago. It was the best vacation ever! Thank you so much for posting this. My son really got great time doing the jumps at the free ride. Thank you Seth! Hopefully we can run into you one day on a trail. We are going to try out Beech Mountain this weekend because of one of your trips there.
Austin Beldyga having just moved there and not knowing what the trails where like till I got here, I too realized how lucky I got to be placed in this MTB dream
Eric Cartman there are a ton of jobs here. Walmart was founded here and has a head office. they also made a rule that every company supplying to Walmart must have an office here so there are almost always openings in office style jobs
thaknobodi the only way to do it in dfw is ride in a group on the street or else people will try to kill you. no fucking sense. id imagine this town is where cyclist go to retire. i may do the same,,,,
Seth, my family and I watch all your videos, my 11 year old loves your channel, you actually inspired us to take on MTB, we have traveled across America mountain biking all the best trails we can find or the ones you suggest in your videos, the whole enchilada was an epic ride and now heading to Bentonville, AR.
I live in Bentonville and it is amazing! One place you need to ride is the Back 40 in Bella Vista. It's full of fast, flowy, and technical sections that all go great together! It's also called the Back 40 because there is 40 miles of it.
I lived in Bentonville for many years. When Slaughter Pen, Blowing Springs, and the greenway were connected to the Fayetteville trails, it made an awesome experience! I sadly moved to San Antonio and the trails here are not as smooth as the ones back in Northwest Arkansas. I'm glad you liked the riding out there!
Rode Bentonville two weeks ago at the Outerbike event. It was a blast even in the rain and the mud. They have done an amazing job of making it accessible and rideable. I would highly recommend a visit.
God, I love Bentonville. I've had some great rides there, I had my first rides there, and I'm from Mn. (in February no less) sometimes songs come to me unbidden while I ride. at blowing springs it was High Noon(as the sun set). be sure to see Mt Kessler, preferably without leaves.
Man, that guy with the one arm is awesome! It's amazing to see people out there doing what they love regardless of their situation. I saw a guy this summer with one arm CRUISING down Porcupine Rim in Moab, one of the coolest things I've seen in person.
You really need to come back. The amount of new trails that have been built is crazy, all sorts of jumps and rebuilt features, it's 100% worth another visit.
Seth and Jesus (Alexander) should have a challenge where you guys each buy a bike from a department store and upgrade it to make a really good bike on a budget of 250$
really, probably means you dont know how to ride, because i go down double black diamonds with a shimano tourney and it works just fine. +fritz Frigursson079
I've lived in bentonville for 2 years, I'm 35 and this video made me go ride trails today for the forest time in my life. What a blast! Thanks Seth and oz trails!!
Seth! I live in Tulsa, 120miles south-west from Bentonville. Recently finishing my MBA, I'm on the job search for a career move. I've seriously been considering Bentonville/Rogers area and hoping to land a job with a Walmart account company. This Video has set my mission in stone! An Avid mountain biker for years, I never knew the level of mountain biking systems Bentonville has to offer. This town seems like a perfect fit for my lifestyle. Great review and keep the videos coming!
Dude you've gotta check it out! I'm not gonna lie, my wife and I had our real estate apps open during the visit. I think it's too far from all of our family, but it's safe, clean, super nice, and friendly as all hell. I'd envy you for moving there.
What Seth has glimpsed is actually a bicycle renaissance that is happening in NW Arkansas, right now. It is the PERFECT area for MTBing, of course, having (old) hiking trails that have been converted to bike trails that hold all of the excitement of the Western trails, but without the excessively high altitudes (that lend to long drives to trail-heads, and later thin-air gasping for breath), and a mild climate that is the gravy on the biscuits. But it is more than that. It is a renaissance in the truest form, as the older generations of people (who believed biking is for children who ride on sidewalks) is replaced by a generation of bicyclists who will commute to work and play alike. NW Arkansas is forming as the new bicycle hub of middle-America.
Just started mountain biking with my gf and some friends love your videos! We’re in Fairfield bay Ar were there building knew trails and even let me people volunteer to help cut new trails!
To the XC team who I'm sending the stickers too, the address you left was incomplete! Please get in touch with me through my website so I can send out your stickers. Anyone else who wants stickers they can be found here: www.sethsbikehacks.com/product/face-stickers/ Or track me down at the trails!
Well done! Thanks for putting this together and highlighting all the great aspects of Bentonville and the surrounding communities. The 2016 World Summit was amazing and we hope you enjoyed yourself.
Hey man just got done watching this video I can't believe you were here. I'm so glad the you enjoyed it. It's beautiful here. I'm from Daytona Beach FL. So moving here was something else. I'm so stoked because you are the reason why I'm buying my first bike right now. Come by again soon and give a heads up hope to see you soon my fellow friend.
My wife has family up near fort smith. In the 10 years we've been visiting, I haven't taken my bike once because I thought I had no need to. So excited to make a trip back up now
dudeee i live literally down the road from the square and i come here almost everyday, it is absolutely sooo much fun. it connected literally everywhere in bentonville, nothing gets old around here.
I’m just getting into this wonderful journey of mountain biking and I live in Rogers. If you’re ever in the area again, that would be siiiiiiick! Before starting, I was so clueless to the amount of awesome places we have to ride around here.
Finally!!! I've been considering Slaughter Pen for years, but never committed because I couldn't find enough info... Will be planning a trip now! Thanks dude!
your videos really helped me. my derailer was acting up and i had no clue what was wrong the second i saw you hanger video i went out and my bike shifts perfect
His name is Connor guys.... The Ozarks look really awesome to ride in. Just like how I pictured it when I was reading "Where the Red Fern Grows" as a kid.
The reasons those tight continuous flow turns are so fun is because they are based off heartline turns. Which means that they move around the center of your heart. Pretty cool how that works, rollercoasters use them as rolls.
I love these reviews where you bring places perhaps we wouldn't think of as being mtb destinations to our attention. These trails look FUN for sure! Would love to see more reviews of FL trails other than Santos as well. FL has become my winter riding vacation spot since finding out they had really fun trails there a few years ago by accident (I used to just go there for the fishing and brought my mtb to tow a surf cart)
Been addicted to your channel lately keep up the great videos!!! Also mad respect to the guy with one arm he is amazing, he's better than most mountain bikers ❤️👍🏻🚵🏻
That 3 tier jump and dirt area used to be called the Slaughter Pin. Was a lot gnarlier before the city took over the property and worked on it. It was originally built by some old crusty 20" riders with shovels, rakes, and water hoses. Shout out to the OGs that remember.
just want to say thanks for your informative videos.....I'm a roadie just getting into mtn biking and I'm having a blast. Busting my bust.....literally
I just found this video but im loving seeing all you moutain bikers enjoy NWA. Iv lived here all my life and i used to talk alot of crap about here but all the trails have made this place so much better
I would love it if you came to Utah but came up north there are downhill bike parks at the ski resorts, and normal bike parks in some of the cities. There so many amazing trails everywhere, even on top of mtn ridges and stuff and the views blow everything away, while still having crazy amounts of fun. And all of that is within a 45 minute drive from the airport. There is even some desert riding too
Hey Seth, you should ride the trails at BrownCounty state park in Nashville, Indiana. That's our place to be in this state, about 35 miles of trails, rock gardens, roots, flows, and mid summer a new downhill flow trail should be complete, BrownCounty used to be in the top 10 places to ride in the country. Would be awesome to see a vid of yours giving a review of our little mecca of trails
Seth, Once again a great video. I can't wait to see the next video of NWA MTB trails. Hey if you aren't doing anything tomorrow I am meeting up with a good buddy of mine at Santos around 1200ish. You're more then welcome to shred with us. Oh, remember to LIVE-LIFE-LOUD!!
Well i know where my next vacation is ! i was really into the first video but this really sold me. it appears Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism chose the right guy to do this video.
That part about getting lost at the Upper Buffalo made me laugh. That trail is simultaneously insanely well marked and yet confusing. The MTBProject app helped tremendously though. Can download the trail maps for offline use and your phone's GPS works even when cellular doesn't, so you can see where you are on the trail map.
That first jump that Seth pointed out at the beginning of the video, is the jump that I somehow managed to break my shoulder on. It looks small on the video because it is. I just came in with so much speed I cleared the landing by a mile. Went over the bars and was knocked unconscious. Cut my Bentonville trip short. Didn’t even get to try the 10 foot drop.
