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How to Pre-Ride for Enduro with Syd Schulz and Macky Franklin – Video

May 8, 2017
by Macky Franklin  

Professional enduro racers take you through the finer points of enduro racing (and life on the road) on their Youtube Channel. In this episode, Syd shares her tips and tricks for making the most of your enduro pre-ride.

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75 Comments
  • 65 9
 If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all. I wish I was out making cheesy videos with the intent to help our sport. Instead I'm stuck behind a desk pushing paper like a chump. Cheers. Jealous that you guys get to travel and ride for a living.
  • 10 2
 Nice to see someone attempting to make content for newer folks to get people out on the trails. It can't be pro hucks to flat all the time.
  • 43 8
 Never go full enduro ....
  • 6 1
 Are you talking about the POC glasses?
  • 10 8
 @abzillah: the 80s are calling. They want their sunglasses back!
  • 4 2
 @abzillah: she gets paid to wear it,
  • 18 53
flag glenno FL (May 8, 2017 at 20:14) (Below Threshold)
 She is such a kook haha talks smack gets sponsors and think she can ride well lol How about loosening up a bit and relax while your riding girl, you might enjoy yourself a bit more I want 16minutes of my life back please
  • 16 6
 @glenno: maybe, just maybe, she is quite happy and fulfilled with what she is doing with her life,
and really, your 16 minutes is that precious?
we, the people here on pinkbike need serious reality check on what our actual contribution to the mtb community.
  • 2 0
 @abzillah: GREAT SCOTT!!! Razz
  • 4 9
flag dtax (May 9, 2017 at 6:07) (Below Threshold)
 if "Enduro" doesn't want to be made fun of, this didn't help..... at all.
  • 62 5
 @glenno: Hi, I'm the girl in the video. Frankly, I don't care what you think about my riding -- this might be shocking to hear, but I actually knew I was not Aaron Gwin before posting this video. However, I clicked on your profile and noticed that you call yourself a MTB skills instructor so I want you to know that these sort of comments do not reflect well on you or your company. If you have so little respect for my riding, I hate to think how you treat your beginner clients.

Also, apparently you're 37. Long past time to grow up and stop hating on people on the internet. It's not a good look.
  • 6 20
flag mollow (May 9, 2017 at 9:49) (Below Threshold)
 @sydridesbikes:

Cry me a river...
  • 8 2
 @glenno: clearly you've got a whole lot more to offer. As a proclaimed instructor you'd think you'd have nicer things to say, but I'll make sure to tell everyone I know that travels your way to pass up your services. Cheers.
  • 2 2
 @Nickd268:

Lmao Im sure lots of people about your opinion based on a Pinkbike comment
  • 3 0
 @sydridesbikes: Hi , that was not me who posted that !!! I left my computer logged in and my mate thinks hes funny by posting of negative things !!! GRRRRRRR as you will see on my profile I have not one negative thing to say on any of my comments ! Sorry people Frown

Im for anyone and everyone to ride bikes, as riding is FUN , as long as your smiling keep rolling

@Admin how do we have that fake comment of mine removed please ?

Now excuse me while I go pour a bucket of water over mr not funny guy.
  • 2 0
 @sydridesbikes: this is really good until the last paragraph. #letthathateout
  • 1 0
 @abzillah: Those things are rad anyways lol
  • 2 0
 @mollow: what does that even mean?
  • 20 3
 I came across Syd and Macky's channel on YouTube a while back. Although it's not my cup of tea (a bit too 'vloggy'), I have serious respect for them living their life the way that they want to and putting themselves out there. It takes courage.

That being said, I don't think Pinkbike is the right forum for their content. Too many keyboard warriors, 26forlifers and parkrats here spoilt by Semenuk and 50:01 edits.

Good luck Syd and Macky! You'll find your audience. Just keep at it.
  • 21 3
 True. The PB dream isn't living in a Van racing Enduro. Its being supported by your parents, slaying park.
  • 3 2
 @cmcrawfo: #vanlife bro. Sponsor my dinner and I'll instaface your company!

www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/04/24/vanlife-the-bohemian-social-media-movement
  • 18 1
 Ran into these guys at Windrock. In my usual fashion, I was slightly underprepared with a 120 mm trail bike and a half shell lid. They were kind enough to let me hop in the shuttle and each sacrificed a few runs to drive so I could ride each time. They even waited on me to make sure I was ok each time I crashed.... Really nice people. Good to see on PB!
  • 32 14
 I did not watch the whole video, but what the hack was i just watching. Seems like someone is taking himself too serious. #rideyourf*ckingbike
  • 13 1
 Although that wasn't a "berm smashing" video, I really enjoyed it and I'm glad it made it to PB's homepage. You have to admit that Syd and Macky are a great couple, that live their life the way they enjoy it. I guess it's the life most of us wanted but never had the balls to live it
  • 26 14
 Please PB, we are spoiled with quality content, how are we supposed to tolerate something like this?

Sorry for the negativity, but this is not up to the usual standard. Maybe if the word pro wasn't mentioned....
  • 2 1
 It was good, the wind noise is horrendous though
  • 3 0
 @UtahBikeMike: yeah, sorry about that. We've got a mic cover coming to improve future videos.
  • 2 0
 I love you
  • 24 11
 WTF
  • 16 5
 Enduro has slowly become more and more lame over the past three years. I've bought a DH bike again, I'm over it.
  • 14 3
 Do you even Pre-ride BRAHHHH!!
  • 18 11
 A few minutes of my life I'll never get back. Maybe the know it alls can put a vid out on paint drying. Bleh! The word pro get thrown around too much in mountainbiking. Everybody claims they're pro!
  • 7 1
 Screw all you negative Nancy's. If you think you can do a better job then step up to the plate and do it. If not, sit back watch it and learn. If you already know it all. Don't watch the video. Thank you syd and Macky for taking the time to share this video.
  • 2 0
 You're welcome. And thanks for the support!
  • 6 1
 Thanks for putting this together Syd and Mackey; I really enjoyed hearing your strategy for pre-riding and I will definitely have beginners take a look at this.
PS- Love the glasses 3
  • 10 5
 Man, so much negativity out there! Thanks for sharing your video, looks like fun riding out there! Little tame, but i'm sure not every track was.
  • 10 4
 This is so enduro.
  • 11 6
 mountain bikers are funny looking
  • 12 6
 #allthekooks
  • 9 4
 I've seen more downhill at a wc xc race
  • 4 3
 I think a lot of the problem was that trail they were talking about looked boring as hell and they really had bugger all to say about it. Even if the videography was brilliant I think you would struggle to make a good video about that road of a track, so they were sort of stuffed from the get go.
  • 3 1
 Dino isn't your destination trail like Captain Ahab or Porcupine, but it is worth riding if you are in the area (imo).
  • 3 1
 @dbodoggle: Yea it is! I rode it the first time a few weeks ago. Alaska is a blast. EKG is fun. The Scott Enduro Cup was held there two years ago so there is legitimate riding out there.
  • 1 0
 I think it's a great trail system but I still wouldn't call Dino a destination trail.
  • 11 6
 "Classic Enduro Feature" lol

This shit hurt my brain
  • 8 1
 A classic enduro feature could be......a trail ?
  • 5 1
 But, what about the cheetahlions?
  • 11 7
 Thanks for the reviews. It saves me from even attempting to watch it Smile .
  • 11 8
 The 'riding' doesn't begin til 6:45. Anyone who has ever raced DH also knows what she described as Common Sense.
  • 10 5
 All the gear and no idea
  • 12 8
 Zzzzzzzzzzzzzz.....
  • 7 5
 somehow it was a closeup of the behind of someone riding an mtb down some trails
  • 2 3
 I didn't watch the video, I am not going too.... That is because I am an experienced rider and racer.....I am also not an a*shole... which is why I am actually friends with Macky and Syd , because they are nice people . Remember the golden rule people #DONTBEADICK
  • 6 5
 16 Minutes! I'm gonna get to two minutes then spend the next 14 minutes watching past VODs.
  • 12 9
 That was terrible.
  • 8 6
 So much steeze in this video, my eyes can't handle it! This is garbage
  • 13 15
 Macky and Syd are sponsored pros that ride for Vittoria, POC and Jamis (among others I believe). While not necessarily "professional videographer" type content still pretty good for those that haven't raced and enduro race before. Though this is what you get when you are using a GoPro to video EVERYTHING, gotta love the wind noise.
  • 14 6
 It was bad in so many ways, but the wind noise during the "tips" definitely ruined most of it.
  • 5 3
 The first 10 seconds was great!
  • 8 5
 Sponsors worst nightmare
  • 6 8
 Enduro explained? Ride up hill at a reasonable pace whilst talking smack to your mates. Short rest. Then ride as fast a you f@3king can down the mountain. Didn't need a 16 minute tutorial. Sorry couldnt help it. Good luck to you both.
  • 3 3
 being from the northeast every time I watch these videos I think to myself ...self " where are all the roots" and the rocks somehow look softer there lol .
  • 3 1
 I crashed at this race, the rocks are definitely not soft. Also cut a brand new tire on those rocks on stage 1. Moab is rocky as all hell - desert rocks are jagged and hurt.
  • 2 0
 I say that cos there's not enough stuff like this on PB
  • 8 7
 just ride your Fcking bike 50-01
  • 6 5
 how to mountain bike. Great. PB needed this!
  • 10 9
 these guys are such a nice couple, like the video!
  • 4 4
 sneaky advertisement video
  • 3 2
 This is video is dope
  • 2 1
 Test comment
  • 7 7
 Great Video ! Luv it !
  • 6 7
 Great trails.
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