Sunday Shred: Sam Malone XL, Rockover, Prelude, and more – Mt Penn, Reading PA [FTR Series]

Sunday Shred showcasing some of our favorite features at Mt Penn including Sam Malone XL, Rockover, DUI, Rock Bridge and Prelude. Most of these features are rated black and should be ridden with caution if it's your first time. This ride happened on Jan 14, 2024, details below. Note: Since these features are not labeled, Dan and I came up with our own names to help us navigate around the mountain. TRAIL DETAIL: Sam Malone is a big slab located near “Chuck Chutes and Ladders”. There are a few ways to get on it, but Dan and I built a rock skinny around the back, which makes it a little more interesting. At the end of the slab look for a big boulder to your right and that is the XL portion. The exit is tricky so you might want to walk it first. Rockover can be found on “Stone Hedge”. It looks more intimidating in person, but there is nothing to it. Just charge it with confidence and let the bike do the work. Once you clear it take that trail over to the DUI skinny if you want a good challenge. After checking out the skinny continue down Stone Hedge and you should see Rock Bridge. This feature has a tricky turn that will have you second guessing yourself. But once you get it you will be rewarded with a cool slab ride down. Chunk Chutes and Ladders https://www.trailforks.com/trails/chunk-chutes-and-ladders/ Stone Hedge https://www.trailforks.com/trails/stone-hedge/ Prelude https://www.trailforks.com/trails/prelude-83304/ ADDITIONAL INFO Mount Penn Preserve https://www.trailforks.com/region/mount-penn-preserve/ BAMBA Parking Lot 2 List Rd, Reading, PA 19606 https://goo.gl/maps/stt91neR8iMTj4UG8 TRAIL ADVOCATES: BAMBA (Berks Area Mountain Bike Association) https://www.berksmountainbiking.org/ Berks Trail Works https://berkstrailworks.org/ Featured riders: Dan @the_ride_abides and Stick @stephenstoccardo Strava: https://www.strava.com/activities/10560057997 Trailforks: https://www.trailforks.com/ridelog/view/63436834/ Footage notes: All footage was taken at Mt Penn in Reading, PA Featured Bike: Ibis Mojo 3 https://www.ibiscycles.com/bikes/past-models/mojo-3 FTR (Follow The Rider) is a new series focused on mountain biking one or two specific trails. It will be different from my POV videos in that there will be no b-roll or music. The goal is to give viewers a look at a complete run from start to finish. If you have any feedback or questions leave them in the comments below. And if you liked the video and you want to see more content like this, subscribe and check out my other videos. Thanks Help support the channel at: https://www.patreon.com/TrailSage Trail Sage Apparel and Gear https://trail-sage.com/apparel-gear #MtPenn #BAMBA #MTBPennsylvania #MTB #EastCoastMTB Table of Contents 00:00 Sam Malone XL 00:55 Rockover 01:29 DUI Skinny 01:52 Rock Bridge 02:27 Prelude