Slowpoke Shred

11/15/2025

If you love discovering new trail systems, this ride gives you an on-bike look at Fire Mountain’s flow, tech, and overall vibe, perfect for scouting your next session.

While the family was in Lake Junaluska for a dance competition, I snuck away to finally check out Fire Mountain Trails in Cherokee, North Carolina. I’ve heard about these trails for a long time and was stoked to see what they’re all about.

With no real plan, missing most of my usual gear, and racing the weather, my trusty Polygon Siskiu T8 and I headed up anyway, and I’m glad I did. These trails are a blast.

If you’ve been thinking about riding Fire Mountain, consider this your nudge. Next time you’re in the area, get out there and give ’em a go. Totally worth it.

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09/09/2025

Is Kitsuma still good? Do you think it's a worthwhile pit stop?

On a family road trip, we made a quick pitstop so I could squeeze in a ride on Kitsuma, one of Pisgah’s classic trails and a gem that sits right off I-40. Ha...

07/09/2025

Kernersville Mountain Bike Park, Abridged Edition

I'm looking to tweak the settings on my DJI Osmo Action 4 to improve my video production, and I'd love your help!

Here’s what I currently have:

- 4K resolution at 30FPS
- Rock Steady (Standard)
- Ultrawide FOV
- Auto exposure at -0.7 EV
- ISO range of 100-6400
- White balance at 5000K
- Noise reduction -2
- Sharpness 0
- Color: 10-bit D-Log M

What changes would you recommend to enhance stabilization when using my chest mount? I really appreciate any tips you can share! Thank you!

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07/02/2025

I like rocks!🪨