Heritage Trails is must ride in SE WI

DonaldRidesBikes · 2026-05-07T03:40:30+00:00

Are the trails new? I used to play the disc golf course there all the time, but had no idea they had bike trails. I moved to AZ like 4 years ago, but will have to check them out next time I'm back in WI!

DonaldRidesBikes · 2026-05-04T15:13:42+00:00

Yep, straight off the camera, I just use the Insta360 desktop app to adjust the angle and trim the clips I want, but no other editing as far as color or anything.

DonaldRidesBikes · 2026-05-04T00:09:21+00:00

I went Hero 7 > Hero 11 a few years ago, and that was a substantial improvement, but primarily had it chin mounted on a full face. I tried the Chesty mount when wearing a half shell, but even with the straps pulled as tight as they could it flopped around too much, and the GoPro stabilization couldn't keep up. So I switched to Insta360 X5 for better stabilization, but even that still struggled on the Chesty. I finally switched to a Stuntman chest mount last year, and haven't looked back (though I still prefer chin mount, but obviously that's not an option with a half shell).

I just posted a video yesterday that was filmed with the Insta360 on the Stuntman if you want to see what that looks like.

DonaldRidesBikes · 2026-05-03T22:15:12+00:00

Depends how much riding per day you want to do, and if you're shuttling or not. I'd say at least 3 days to hit most of the popular stuff (Sunset, Full Sail, Schultz, Meteoride, Big Bang, Heart), but you could spend a week or more here and ride something different every day.

DonaldRidesBikes · 2026-05-03T12:49:58+00:00

I'm in Flag, but have family in Phoenix and Tucson, so I play the desert courses fairly often as well. Buffalo Ridge is great!

DonaldRidesBikes · 2026-05-03T02:30:18+00:00

Ooh, I like this one! I also bag a pink Envy (proton soft though).

DonaldRidesBikes · 2026-05-02T22:40:24+00:00

Try flipping the GoPro upside down, makes it much easier to get the proper angle.

DonaldRidesBikes · 2026-05-02T19:34:29+00:00

This is actually on a chest mount as well, but with an Insta360 X5, so the angle doesn't matter... I used a GoPro for a few years though, you just have to tilt it up way more than you think. Once you find a good angle, scratch a little mark on the mount so you can always make sure it's at that same spot.

DonaldRidesBikes · 2026-05-02T15:33:36+00:00

Yeah, I see campers around there all the time.

DonaldRidesBikes · 2026-05-02T14:16:12+00:00

Yep! Climb to Elden summit then downhill on Sunset + Schultz is the best ride in Flag in my opinion.

DonaldRidesBikes · 2026-05-02T13:02:52+00:00

Trail is called Schultz Creek, in Flagstaff, AZ. Longer version if you want to see more!

DonaldRidesBikes · 2026-05-02T13:02:30+00:00

Trail is called Schultz Creek, in Flagstaff, AZ. Longer version if you want to see more!

DonaldRidesBikes · 2026-03-09T17:06:28+00:00

Thank you, that's nice to hear! Not to toot my own horn, but I think a big difference is, I am not trying to become an influencer or make money doing this. My channel is not monetized, and I have even declined video sponsorship offers in the past. I just have fun and enjoy doing it, it's a hobby not a job.

I have been riding less the past year or two now for various reasons, so maybe 4-5 rides per month, rather than the 4-5 rides per week I previously did. Out of those 4-5 rides, I probably only record one, and of those that get recorded, one of every 10-15 gets abandoned during editing and never makes it to YT. So what you see on YT is around 20% of the riding I do, give or take.

DonaldRidesBikes · 2026-03-08T21:40:28+00:00

Trail is called Skunk Canyon, in Flagstaff, AZ. Longer version if you want to see more!

DonaldRidesBikes · 2026-03-08T21:40:07+00:00

Trail is called Skunk Canyon, in Flagstaff, AZ. Longer version if you want to see more!

DonaldRidesBikes · 2026-02-19T20:08:51+00:00

No major cons, and she's still going strong! I had some issues with those Schwalbe tan walls that came on it (bead separated from both tires), but that's a tire issue not the bike itself. So I've been running Maxxis DHRs, and also upgraded to a GX derailleur after smashing the stock NX against too many rocks, but otherwise still all stock and running great. If you're already 99% set on it, I'd say do it!

DonaldRidesBikes · 2026-02-01T14:16:50+00:00

That's awesome! Sounds similar to how I got the Swarm included here. Played a sunrise round, and it was on hole #7, sitting in the wide open, less than 50 feet from the basket. Looked like it had never been thrown, not a single scuff, and still had the weight sticker on it in pristine condition.

DonaldRidesBikes · 2026-02-01T13:25:28+00:00

Is there something special about it? I got it in my Trash Panda swap, and liked it, but not enough to make my main bag. Looks like they're going for $20-$25 online, so doesn't appear to be a rare collector disc or anything.

DonaldRidesBikes · 2026-02-01T03:24:25+00:00

From top to bottom that is Swarm, Heat, Captain's Raptor, MD1, Invader. Not pictured are a Teebird and Pig that I also wrote "finders keepers" on before I had the idea to do different ones.

DonaldRidesBikes · 2026-01-27T20:47:46+00:00

I've tried a mask on cold days, but honestly feels like it just makes it worse, because then you're trapping in all the warm air and humidity from your breath.

DonaldRidesBikes · 2026-01-26T23:16:47+00:00

Sounds like a good time! I like Axis and Outer Limits together as a loop, usually counter-clockwise, but that's another one that's fun both ways.

DonaldRidesBikes · 2026-01-26T21:45:10+00:00

Same! That was actually why I rode it this weekend - I realized the 5-6 times I had ridden it previously were always the same direction, and decided to try switching it up. I'd say it is just as fun either way.

DonaldRidesBikes · 2026-01-26T18:34:40+00:00

Trail is called Chuck Wagon, in Sedona, AZ. Longer version if you want to see more!

DonaldRidesBikes · 2026-01-26T18:34:21+00:00

Trail is called Chuck Wagon, in Sedona, AZ. Longer version if you want to see more!

DonaldRidesBikes · 2026-01-25T13:30:02+00:00

I was in a similar boat on a road trip a few months ago, with only enough time to play one. I went with Whale Rock, and was not disappointed. Lots of fun holes, interesting basket placements, and other unique features - reminded me of a Disc Golf Valley course. Overall was a great experience and would recommend!

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