Having an Off Day at Walnut Creek | Austin, TX

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Do you ever feel excited to ride but realize the rest of you wasn't on board? That was my day at Walnut Creek. I still powered through and conquered some features and trails that I hadn't in the past!
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Комментарии : 59

@CobraKyle 5 лет назад

Even on an off day, you went full enduro. Was awesome to see you nail those features!

@ChrisCXK 5 лет назад

I really did feel a little more brave even though I was tired haha. Thanks for towing me in!

@sirshanksalot1 3 года назад

Amazed to see so many people and their dogs. I usually go mid week and have the whole place to myself.

@ChrisCXK 3 года назад

I’d love to get out there on a weekday. It’s so packed you can’t even park on weekends.

@Tkolbo_ 5 лет назад

I despise off days. Had one yesterday and it is such a demotivating feeling. Regardless a bad day of riding is still a good day!

@ChrisCXK 5 лет назад

I haven't been on a real ride since this and I recorded this a few weeks ago. I'm assuming all of the pollen is really getting to me, I'm a little tired every day lately lol. All that said, I agree its much better to be riding than not! At least there were no injuries haha.

@davidherring468 2 года назад

Thanks for the cool Vid. I agree , If someone knows some better MTB trails in Texas , please share. I live in Austin and blown away by having Walnut Creek in my backyard .

@yosmith1 5 лет назад

Dogs, Walkers, kids, 1000 other MTB riders, lack of energy...The Nut is still fun

@ChrisCXK 5 лет назад

hahah it sure is! I wish it was closer to me, I'd go more often.

@justmemtb 11 месяцев назад

Your off day is my great day! Hadn't done Walnut Creek until the other day with friends, and was last in line when they dropped off something I usually walk, but I was already committed to it since stopping at speed wasn't an option, so I dropped and made it. Wish I shot it, but it was run and gun when I got the invite to go, so no video doc. Generally, I have to break the first 15 min riding energy slump before I get into gear for the rest of the day, or that is until I get really tired on the way back to the car and start making those easy technical mistakes that could spell disaster, so I dial it down.

@stephenharden7681 4 года назад

Great video. I certainly have had those days. I carb up before a ride. I ride Walnut Creek a couple days a week.

@ChrisCXK 3 года назад

I definitely don't eat the right stuff before rides sometimes. Its crazy how quickly that will catch up with me. Its almost a delicate balance, too much of something will screw me up and too little food will cause me to be tired too early.

@barkingmadman1169 3 года назад

I definitely dial back the intensity on off days. I ride green trails or even pavement to relax. Yes, relax. Some off days, I think, are caused by anxiety or distraction, which can be cured with relaxation. Then, if I feel my energy return I continue the main ride, otherwise I go home.

@ChrisCXK 3 года назад

Yeah it’s smart to not go full on when you’re feeling off haha.

@sobreruedasmtb2135 5 лет назад

That little downhill at 5:30 is so much fun

@ChrisCXK 5 лет назад

It's definitely a highlight of the trails there. You can go really fast and its got a decent line of sight so you're less likely to run into hikers...or dogs haha

@stephenharden7681 4 года назад

Great video. We love Walnut Creek Park. Be sure to eat a meal of light carbs before a long ride, ex oatmeal, pasta, rice, banana, or a protein shake.

@ChrisCXK 4 года назад

I can't remember what I ate that day. I think part of the issue was we took forever to get started. I probably ate early and then we decided to make the drive up. By the time I started riding I was probably hungry lol. I hope to get back out there soon!

@srvmotoman 3 года назад

Oh snap...the log structure on Mark's Art @4:47. Yeah that intimidated me for months. Finally, went for it and it is not so bad. Funny story when i did it the first time. I was adjusting myself on the turn leading up to the log structure. Well a female rider came out of nowhere on the otherside of the trail (Tangle of Trails @5:05) and saw what I was doing. I got embarrassed as I did not want the female rider to think I was some creeper feeling himself. So I took off as fast as I could. And before i knew what happened, I was battling the climb right after the log structure. Ha!

@salvadortamayo4246 5 лет назад

well it depends, If I know I'm having an off-day before the ride, I usually try to get in a short nap, which almost always does the trick for me. if not, I'll just power through it haha

@ChrisCXK 5 лет назад

hahah I didn't even realize I wasn't feeling 100% until I got out there. I'm still happy with how the ride went, I could go for another burrito lol!

@salvadortamayo4246 5 лет назад

@@ChrisCXK burritos are always a good idea!!

@just_b_nathan6949 5 лет назад

If I'm riding solo and not feeling 100% I'll skip the hard stuff and set a milage goal. At least get some cardio in. But it's better to have buddies around to push you.

@ChrisCXK 5 лет назад

I've definitely done that. If I'm not feeling it, I typically skip things that could get me hurt haha. I used to ride alone all of the time, outside of the random group ride I'd join. I was fine with it but now that I've started riding with friends, I think its much more fun and they do push you.

@sirshanksalot1 3 года назад

@@ChrisCXK I went over the bars there and laid on the trail until some guys found me.

@huntstyle 5 лет назад

I still need to get down there to ride this trail!

@ChrisCXK 5 лет назад

Yea! Its a fun, not too difficult trail. I'll join you if you go, I'm sure Kyle would like to go back.

@lilnorthshoreshredder4624 5 лет назад

Pretty solid off day! So many great trails.

@ChrisCXK 5 лет назад

It could have been worse for sure. Heck, if anything I did better than I would have feeling normal haha!

@jaquta69 Год назад

Im so spoiled to be in San Diego, I love Austin and the only think keeping me from moving is Mountain biking. Seem like there are not many trails in Austin.

@johnhausmann2391 10 месяцев назад

There are way more interesting trails within Austin - if you like very rocky technical riding. Might be a difficult transition from San Diego.

@XCBen 5 лет назад

Nice! You got the log over! Looks like a really fun and fast trail!

@XCBen 5 лет назад

Never heard of a Chuy. If I have an off day I usually see if it improves with breathing exercises. If not, I call it quits. I have had too many times where I would ride in only to get injured. Great video Chris.

@ChrisCXK 5 лет назад

I'm glad I did it. I've passed on it two other times. If you ever visit this part of Texas you'll have to check it out...as long as you're into mexican food. I should try some breathing exercises next time. I'm thinking it was all of the pollen in the air. I haven't been on a ride in weeks, this time of year is always rough for my allergies. Thanks for watching Ben!

@MTBTrailMagic 5 лет назад

For me, over the past year there have been plenty of rides that seemed to be off days. I don't know why. But I keep on going. Get slower and slower on the ups and be really careful on the downs. I don't think I've ever not loved it.

@ChrisCXK 5 лет назад

I can relate, last year it started raining a ton around September 1st. I had big plans to enjoy the fall temperatures but nearly every ride or goal I had was ruined by wet trails. I eventually stopped considering riding as an option haha. I was worried I’d lost my love for it. It looks like I was wrong but I’m certainly slower after all of that time off.

@George-Kliavkoff4Big12 3 месяца назад

Saw you were hitting 20mph at some parts. That's crazy. I hit a tree going that fast. Damn thing just jumped out of nowhere. Must hate mountain bikers. Saw my whole life flash before my eyes.

@blakejones6012 5 лет назад

Amazing! Can you do a video of the walnut bmx track? I was there earlier today!

@ChrisCXK 5 лет назад

It's made an appearance in a couple of videos. This one shows me failing at the jumps haha ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-51P4HqIcGzM.html The quality wasnt great since i was still using the Rylo.

@1pho3nixmatt 5 лет назад

Nice, and hey now I recognize some of that stuff! haha

@ChrisCXK 5 лет назад

haha hopefully I can join you next time you're in town.

@aldenwilkins 5 лет назад

Creamy Jalapeno FTW!!!

@ChrisCXK 5 лет назад

Oh man I read this comment and wanted some immediately haha. I've been such a lazy fatty lately I should just start filling my hydration bag with it haha

@aldenwilkins 5 лет назад

Chris CXK we have a recipe and make it by the batch at home. 😂

@AwakenedR6 4 года назад

Haha i remember the last time i had chuy’s i ate a giant trough of food at my gf’s house 😂😂

@ChrisCXK 4 года назад

Hahahah

@edgarocks 2 года назад

Where’s 3:15 trail head? I’m new to area and so far this place is my favorite but don’t really know my way around

@sm0ked_moose 5 лет назад

I power through it. if I just give up and turn around, I end up regretting not riding when I get home.

@ChrisCXK 5 лет назад

I agree. I also drove 65 miles to ride there so I wasn’t definitely not turning around haha

@sm0ked_moose 5 лет назад

@@ChrisCXK yeah! Lol that's definitely different than a 15 minute drive!

@PeepMeRide 5 лет назад

Walnut was the first place I ever went mountain biking! I’ve been meaning to get back out there but it seems it’s been raining every time I’ve had a chance. Did you do the step up climb out of Endo Valley? Nice video!

@ChrisCXK 5 лет назад

I wish I had started at Walnut, I would have been a better rider haha. It’s more challenging than my home trail. I’m the worst climber, i gave it a shot but failed. Thanks for checking the video out!

@PeepMeRide 5 лет назад

Chris CXK Yeah it took me a long time to be able to get it and a really long time to get it consistently. I’d session it every time I’d go out. Sorry I had to ask about it. It’s one of those features that really set me on a path to do more and more technical riding. Cheers!

@Tx.Deathtripper 18 дней назад

Low energy, I just power through.

@TeutonicTribe 3 года назад

Allowing dogs to run unleashed all over trails. How about ski runs? Makes almost as much sense.

@michaelmccuskey8113 5 лет назад

Where is the log feature?

@ChrisCXK 5 лет назад

I’m not 100% sure but it’s after you cross the river, ride up the hill a bit and it’s on the left somewhere.

@victorcoots3802 5 лет назад

@@ChrisCXK It is part of the Marks Art area

@victorcoots3802 5 лет назад

www.austinridgeriders.com/sites/default/files/book/2011/05/Walnut%20Creek%20Metro%20Park_Kiosk.pdf The main trail map did not highlight the Marks Art off of Tangle of Trails but this one from the Austin Ridge Riders has it.