I wish I had flat pedals for this crazy stuff 🇺🇸 50 STATE SHRED: UTAH
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- Опубліковано 26 сер 2024
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I finally went on a ride where flat pedals would have been better. I have NEVER second-guessed my decision to ride with clipless pedals, but this ride finally made me think about it. I never have a problem getting out of the pedals, but getting BACK IN was really rough on these trails and kept me from being able to string together features.
No way I ever switch to flats, but it’s nice to actually see they have a purpose!
• Bike Sleep Repeat's version of the ride on UA-cam: • FLYING MONKEY WITH BKX...
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Thanks for coming to southern Utah and letting me show you around. Such a good day! 🤙
If I can get a buddy to come down with me, and have the Mrs. let me spend the whole day down there, would be fun to ride Zen with you.
Staying Active R A Warrior ya, let me know!
What trails did ride to connect to grafton DH? I'll be there riding 7th-9th..looks killer, I did flying monkey and Kong couple weeks ago..had a blast now I got to go back and hit some other stuff
Joe Miltenberger we rode show me the money to more money to grafton Dh. Lots of fun! Show me the money and more money have some punchy tech climbs mixed in, so not all straight dh. 🤙
Cool thanks a lot!
My grandfather became a mormon after being catholic/agnostic most of his life, when he passed away we gave him a mormon funeral as it was his wish, the funeral was so beautiful and comforting, it made us feel a little less sad knowing that he was a part of that community and they loved him as much as we his family loved him, they talked about the times they spent time with him helping our town
My ancestors helped settle Grafton. Two where killed in an attack by local natives during the "Indian Wars". They are buried there in the tiny Grafton cemetery. Cool side note, they filmed the scene from Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid where they are riding around on the bicycle right there! You were basically at the scene of one of the most iconic biking moments in history!
I am not a Mormon. I live in Arizona. My experience has been very similar to yours. I also do not drink alcohol, and because of that many people in Arizona think I am Mormon. I have not ever been and probably never will be, but I appreciate the community mindedness and the Goodwill that I see Mormon people extend every day.
As a fan of random ass history... I really appreciate and enjoy your little history lessons! Thanks and keep it up 🤙🏽
Brian, I’m a practicing Mormon in northern Utah and I really appreciate your open mindedness and respect to our beliefs! I’ve been a BKXC fan for about 2 years, appreciate your work!
Just realised I’m paying about £3 a month for biking magazines and I thought well why when I can get BKXC’s Patreon so that’s it Patreon here I come! 🤣 Great Video and a great trail 👍
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Brian, i have to admit, you are starting to grow on me in a good way. i'm learning to try and be less judgmental and critical on some of things you do and say, this video was really good for me to hear you talk about the Mormons and to look at oneself in the mirror. you are a genuine guy with a good heart and a passion for what you love. i'll c u on the trail - jason
Huh?
Brian's always been completely authentic and genuine throughout all his years on UA-cam. Especially compared to some of the fake money hungry bigger UA-cam "stars". I don't really get what you're trying to say with your comment?...
@@vildt-balgastronomiskteamb7084 All you had to say was "Brian is Genuine"....ohbyeah you did. I didn't get his comment at all.
@@robbiesharp311 what was it, before you start taking the piss of someone with their magic underwear try looking in the mirror"- omg ahaha!!!!
@@rockie84 Huh?
Looks like the trails you rode at the beginning were show me the money and more money... and that spine at 11:45 is so much more nasty than it looks on video... love those trails!
ya you should have got together and done some rides it seems like you are down there
Dude... you rode some of my favorite trails... should have called me bro.. I would have driven down for sure! Glad you got to ride some great trails though!
I've watched about 30 of your Videos over the past 2 weeks I've gotta say your stuff is Engrossing!!! Entertaining and Beyond Picturesque!!! Thank you for all you do!!!
You should invest in a nice wool blanket, they are great, and don't use any power.
Or a good down comforter. Or both. I've never had trouble sleeping in sub-zero temperatures in a tent. In fact I usually get the best sleeps ever in cold temperatures. You need to dress a bit warmer too of course, not just your boxers.
Seriously. Electric blanket? Just get a 20 degree bag or something. Lmfao.
Get a below freezing bag, so you can sleep comfortably without 3 layers of clothes. Been doing that for years.
Enlightened Equipment, Katabatic, Nunatak, Loco Libre, Warbonnet all make great UL down quilts. More than warm enough, I can't see you needing more than a 20° quilt, but you have options for colder weather.
@@Chris-pw7ov Adding layers when your bag is not warm enough just not very comfortable. The "too warm" gear can always be zipped part way, or used as a blanket, when it gets warmer.
Nathan did a great job of guiding you down the Flying Monkey trail. Thanks for showing us the "real" ride ... stops, walks, freakouts, and all.
It’s about time for another 50mtb video don’t you think Mike?
@@lanyouree8532 so true. We have been buried in snow. Got to ride a lot this year in December and January, but not February. Should have video'd more. But took the time for me to ride naked (without camera). Planning lots of cool MTB trips and will video this spring/summer. Thanks for asking. Have you been getting out?
50mtb not getting out enough for sure. But spring is just around the corner so I hope to hit Bentonville and a few other places.
@@lanyouree8532 Bentonville looks cool.
50mtb Northwest Arkansas is really developing a lot of new trail systems and drawing a lot of attention to mountain bikers from all over. I understand the Walmart Foundation is contributing in a big way financially to make that area into a new mountain biking meca. It helps that one of Sam Walton’s grandsons is an avid cyclist and was instrumental in providing funds to build trails. They don’t have the mountains like you do in Colorado but they do a lot with what is there. I sound like a salesman but I’m just glad to see cycling getting more attention these days.
Really appreciate the history on Utah and the Mormons! We get used to being the butt of the jokes, it happens all the time, but it really does mean a lot when someone outside of our circles stands up for us. Thanks man!
So awesome , you rode With my homie Nate . We collaborate on YT vids all the time . Thanks for helping others Discover
the awesome trails we call home and Nate from Bike Sleep Repeat . Such a good dude .. keep up the good work .
As a member and living in Utah, thank you for saying good stuff about us, usually people saying very harsh things and I like to hear what you have to say!
I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints and I live in Utah go figure haha. Thanks for the kind words and brief history of the Pioneer's and what they did to eventually make it here to Utah. As always love the videos!
I know Im asking the wrong place but does any of you know a method to log back into an instagram account..?
I was stupid forgot my account password. I would appreciate any assistance you can offer me!
@Harold Solomon instablaster =)
@Otis Theo Thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site on google and Im in the hacking process atm.
Takes quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
@Otis Theo it worked and I now got access to my account again. I am so happy!
Thank you so much, you really help me out !
@Harold Solomon Happy to help :D
Such sick trails! Great riding and glad to see you shredding with Nathan.
I'm glad that you chose to go to the Hurricane (hur uh cun, as the locals say) instead of making the same Moab video that everybody else has already made.
I used to ride in the Hurricane area a little bit when I spent my summers working up the road in Cedar City, Utah. I would foray down Hurricane way to buy steel for the company I worked for.
17:36 Holly MOLLY I felt like I was gonna fall down on my chair!
I was doing the same thing. Believe me, I will NOT be putting these two trails on my things to do list.
Excellent video sir. I liked your intro about the LDS church and history. I too have known some wonderful Mormon people and have nothing but love for them, despite our differences. I liked what you said about taking a look at ourselves in the mirror. Southern Utah - my favorite place to ride in the country!
Nice save Nathan!!....great content as usual DK...thanks for taking us along on the 50 state ride
I love how you share some of your beginnings. Like starting flat pedals and in a previous video you said "we all start off with a bike that's too small or not right" and that was super encouraging too! Knowing I don't need the top of the line coming into the sport. There's so much room to grow. And honestly, those little phrases play through my head sometimes when I ride
Being a Mormon myself, that was cool to hear from you man. That made my day.
agreed a very well put on all you said :)
When out west mountain biking my best rides have been hanging with LDS mountain bikers. They get a bit rowdy and know the trails!
also good thing he didn't mention the obvious fake that mormon idiots call their bible that was forged by a convicted fraudster
@@jkamer2168 yeah I, too, thought "white? Not gay?" Mormons are typically good people who try to be good people. But like anybody who bases their ethics not upon real life, but a faith of somebody else's word, some discrepancies are bound to solidify. As far as the LDS goes, their religion *should* be one that is dynamic and flexible, following on how it was founded, causing it perpetual conflict and renewal of ethics over the years. But, like a lot of tradition, holding onto what you know is a lot easier than change and acceptance of "new", "other", and "different". And like any other people or religion, they're cool "with you" as long as your world view (see: life experiences) is close enough to theirs. Once disagreement on judgement begins though, the feeling of not fitting in and tribalism and shame begins. Humans are fickle creatures, and none of us are immune to this type of thinking. Try not to create an "us vs them" mindset, and maybe humans will cultivate real social progress. Until then, we all just gotta keep moving forwards, sometimes on our own.
dude loving your channel! Cant wait to try some trails here in my home state of Utah!
This might be the scariest trail I have ever seen on UA-cam. So many sections were so difficult and narrow. Damn. That was intense!
Love this channel for your upbeat refreshing honesty about life and your riding. So easy to criticize and hate, especially about religion. Kudos to you for taking the high road to life and other people’s lives!
Great video. I live in Utah. You've definitely gotta do some more riding in the area. Go check out the Jem/Rim/Goulds loop, & Gooseberry Mesa. Then head to St. George and ride Zen, Barrel Roll and Suicidal Tendencies. Enjoy!
Brandon B those are all awesome trails as well! I know he rode most of those on his chasing epic trip a few years ago.
Some of these sections are crazy! I loved the tree at the top of the spine.
You should read John Krakauer's " Under the Banner of Heaven " and Caroline Jessop's" Escape" to get a better grasp of Mormon history.
Riding the same trails as Nate Hills really gives a good perspective on how good his riding skills are.
John Murphy yes reading literature by people who have an ax to grind is always the best place to go for unbiased information.
Wow, John Has an axe to grind? No he just researched the subject and wrote about it like all his books. Caroline gives a first person account of the mormon nightmare.
My bad, I guess it’s you with the ax to grind.
What's with you and axes. Do you have some other history of Joe Smith , Brigham Young and the Mormon history. The problem was polygamy not competative butcher shops . I have no problem with polygamy if it works for the families. The problem is pedophilia, welfare fraud, throwing the young men out with no life skills and Joe Smith telling his followers they have to have at least 3 wives so they get their on planet when they die.
@@johnmurphy4989 the actions you describe have nothing to do with the Mormons. Those things refer to a tiny autonomous splinter group in Colorado City AZ. For those that choose to believe the Mormons are a small "cult", please understand there are well over 14 million members. Indulging in repeating innacurate rumors is unkind and unhelpful
Nice Brian. Looks like your skills have improved massively. Total tech trail and you annihilated it. Sweating just watching this. Keep it up. Cheers.
Awesome! Nate is a killer rider and one awesome guy. I've loved riding with him. Glad you enjoyed that little corner of Utah. Grafton and flying monkey are no joke! You picked some great trails to tackle down there!
Absolutely love the history you put in your videos. Adds a really cool flare that you don't see. Thanks for showing me the epic world of MTB. Just getting into it and I hope I can have even just 10% of the fun you do.
BKXC: rides 4 states in 1.5 seconds
SingletrackSampler: rides 1.5 times every 4 months
He still rides? Actually just figured he was doing videos for patreon only 🙄
@@tonkatj Was wondering why I haven't seen anything from him.
Single track who??Yea that dude sold out quick! I dont blame anyone for making money doing what they love! When you abandon what got you to that point, that’s when you have changed in way I cannot support!
MTBr 717 really? Wow!
Yeah, it feels like Alex fully disappeared behind the paywall.
Oh yeah, flats FTW! or not. The conversion from Fahrenheit to Celsius is sooooo nice. Keep it up man.
Utah and Arizona have the sickest trails out there
Man that trail looked hard as hell :s You nailed it, gj.
Also, Mormons love to ride sick trails... ain't that right MTB Yum Yum.😁
Amazing ride, keep safe, bro!
This is absolutely the most beautiful trail I've seen... but oooh so scary!
These videos are so peaceful and enjoyable
As always- nice work! It really takes skill to ride technical desert trails like that...one of my first experiences on a similar trail resulted in me tossing my bike. It got more air than it ever did with me on it. Now I have more skill and a much nicer bike so -a lot less bike tossing!
I love, Love, LOVE views like at 11:40. Utah. Man, I hope to make it there sometime.
Plenty of fantastic views on this vid but that one was the first to catch my eye!
This is crazy riding, i love every inch of it. I need to get like a job out in the US for while so i can go ride all those features.
It was actually cool for you to mention the Ejection Seat testing! I’m an aircraft mechanic in the Air Force and I maintain the ejection system of different aircraft. You were talking about Hurricane Mesa Test Facility, I am hoping to go out there this year for some testing and I definitely plan I’m bringing my bike to ride some of those awesome looking trails!!
I just drove past the 4 corners tourist trap on the way to Durango from San Francisco. Never stopped. Thanks for showing me what it looks like. The detour drive through Monument Valley, Northeast of there, is awesome. I bet there is some riding around Mexican Hat to be discovered.
Pads under hasn’t been bad at all for me. Super funny way to knock off four states. Loving this trip you’re on!
Another awesome video! What a great place to ride!!
Thanks for the positive words. I always feel so lucky to live in such an amazing place. Thanks for all the great videos!!
Gotta love Utah's outdoors!
BK: Get yourself a 15F or 20F down quilt (less expensive than a bag) and great for van camping use. Look for sales since weight isn't as important in the van situation.
"holy crap it was dry" yep, in Utah
Window covers won’t do much in the winter but you’ll love them come summer 🤘🤘
I wear pants on every ride here in the Bay Area. It gets a little hot but every time I've gone down, I was glad to save my skin. Plus it looks better. Baggy MTB shorts and tall socks make us look like toddlers.
MY buddy has a diesel version of the van and he has a heater that fits under passenger seat and plums into the fuel line so it runs off of the diesel fuel . They might make gas version and that may help with regulating temp and power usage . Love the videos .
Brian your appreciation and knowledge of our history is have the fun !! Thanks So much for taking the time out to learn and share the important stuff brotha
Agh man, I wanted to see you "roll-it" on King Kong
Nothing is a big nothing if it means something to someone. Thanks for sharing that at the end Brian! Rock on bro
Super fun informative video bud! Awesome riding too! 🙌🏻🚲
I can't believe you were soooooooo close to Phil's World in Cortez, CO and did not hit that up!!!! You would've LOVED the Rib Cage!!!
I did it back in October!
BKXC I know, I saw your video for Phil’s World shortly after I made the comment! So glad you were able to experience it, I knew you’d like it!
That for sure is the beautiful state of Utah
Such amazing scenery there. Its like riding in the movies. Another one bites the dust. Keep up the great work Brian, and shout out to Nate. 🤙🏴
Definitely digging this 50 states thing. Should make for great content this year.
From a Minnesota winter camper - think goose down blanket in place of electric. Much better for you and the battery.
Incredible trail and riding, Guys!! Sure glad Nathan knew where the trail went......I'd still be lost out there somewhere! :-)
It would be so cool, as a Canadian to go ride in this beautiful state. Of course it would take an expensive full squish, not to mention skills that I just don’t possess as a sixty year old newbie , so I’ll have to settle for living vicariously through your adventurous lifestyle. I’m fine with that.
I do appreciate the history you include in your videos. It's interesting and different, along with the awesome trails you ride. It compliments the rides I think. Also these trails in this video looked awesome!
Wonderful video man, amazing trail riding as well
If you don't already listen, I highly recommend Timesuck podcast for those long drives. Its hosted by comedian Dan Cummins and he covers topics like historical events, historical figures, serial killers, pretty much anything you can think of. Its hilarious and informative. It's the only thing that keeps me sane on long road trips. Hail Nimrod
Very cool!
I get shivers of those trails, because of my fear of heights, much like when I get to see freeclimbing videos :) The exposure is a little too much for my personal taste, but wow, just to be able to cycle in such muderously good looking places you're really blessed. Looking forward to your future videos. Must as well add Brian that either my judgement is blurry or did your cycle technique improves a lot these days xD ? Congrats on that!! For your blanket situation, I would suggest a smaller timeable heating pillow. The main part of your body you need to heat up is your body core. Get one in the size of your back and that should be perfectly fine. There are some with safety timer, to not cause a burning or fire problem. Made some pretty comfortable experiences while camping in winter in Scandinavia with that. Additionally you would have a smaller drain on your batteries as well as much less dry air in the van. See you soon, Boris.
holy crap. thats a nope for me. fun to watch but hell the jank!!! well done man!! Thanks for the adventure!!
Good shootout for the Mormons. Need to catch up with BKXC vids.
Bri didn't have to tell the morning temp. You looked cold but very presentable for a man that is freezing cold while vlogging great content !!!!
Downhill gnar that flows surprisingly well 👌🏻 that’s the southwest for ya. Love it
Great rides Brian! I ride the area often but only ride up from the bottom to that big drop you did then turn around drop of Flying Monkey. Grafton is too crazy also! LOTS of great riding in the area for those less talented!
Looks like a total blast Brian. It was great meeting you as you were passing through Dothan. Can't wait to catch the rest of the videos.
Thanks man!
Hell yes Brian. I have been watching vids of people ride this trail and now I want to hit it so bad. You got down some crazy gnar there good sir.
Well I know what trails I WON'T be riding when I go to Utah lol.....So much gnar! Nice riding!
gotta love the warm dry southern Utah
Solid trails and your host can RIDE!
Brian you are absolutely nuts on the techy steep stuff :O
Hahaha, thanks!
scary, awesome and crazy trail 🤙🏽🤘 love it
great riding.
Fully enjoyed your video.... as always very entertaining and i like how you include the vlog before the ride and not necessarily it's own video. Thanks again and congrats on living the dream.
Fantastic place
i was just up there on gooseberry mesa and you got to for sure try those trails.
Those views are amazing!
I like the bit of tour guide you’ve added to your vids. You’re like the Rick Steves of mountain biking now!
I have lived in Utah my entire life 38 years now. It has everything the other states have except for notion that we make up for in lakes and I really respect what you said about the church even though I don't go
Wow!! Great ride, It looked awesome and very trying in places. I do not think i would be up to
that caliber of riding. Not enough skill, not in good enough condition. But it sure looked like
it was a lot of fun. Brian be safe and careful!
Awesome, loved the technical trail. Loving the idea of riding all 50 states as well. 🙏
The flats vs clips debate can be a touchy one. Personally, I'll ride either depending on my mood. Over the past 6 months or so I've been more on flats since I've been trying to improve my jumping and I find I can control the bike better when riding flats.
Amazing video Brian. Loved the Utah landscapes and really enjoyed your overview of the history of the area too. It would be great if you could sprinkle a little of that through your videos as you travel to all the states; especially for us non-US followers. Cheers from Downunder 🇦🇺
That whole mormon history part reminded me of my utah history teacher in 8th grade lol
You could use hot water bottles under your blanket. I put one (nalgene) in my sleeping bag when camping in cold temps. Usually by morning 4-5am I lose the heat and can get cold 😆... But maybe that's when you resort to the electric blanket. Just an idea to save battery 🤷♂️
Man I have to say, I have watched a few crazy videos on this channel, but man this ride was the craziest by far! Great vid man!
Chunky trails are my favorite trails. I love feeling the suspension work
I'm a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints living in AZ. Thanks for the love. Really enjoy watching your videos. I'm just now getting into MTB again after not owning a bike of any kind for 24 years. Got a Fezzari Delano Peak Elite on the way, though! Can't wait! 🚲
Mormons started about an hour away from me in Western NY . Nice secret power hanging on the edge of the rocks !
Oh those views and exposure, amazing! How about that spine through the tree, insane!
That thing is so freakin tough to clean.
Amazing trail, i think its my favorite of all of your videos.
Wow good view, like that place, like where I trail and downhill