Maple Syrup Gel Recipe: I use roughly 60% maple syrup, 20-25% honey, 5-10% molasses, and some salt. The theory is the maple syrup is the easiest and purest natural sugar to digest which is pretty much all glucose; the honey is generally about 50% fructose and 50% glucose - from what I understand we can only process about 60 grams of glucose per hour but can process an extra 30g of fructose for a total of 90g of carbs (at full exertion our bodies burn more than we can take in so this extra bump from fructose can really matter) ; the molasses adds more potassium and electrolytes and I like what it adds to the flavor (this is definitely the most personal and optional ingredient); and I add salt - the amount should really be based upon how much of a salt sweater you are... I never really get the salt stains and also use sports drink (mostly OSMO) so only use about a 1/2 teaspoon. You can dilute with some water to make it easier to digest, particularly if you use a higher percentage of honey. It really is a very economical way to fuel for longer and harder rides; the flask was something like $5 and for $30 of ingredients from Costco or similar (don’t skimp on the quality or you may not be getting real maple syrup and honey) I probably get 100 gels worth. That said, I use the SIS Isotonic and Caffeine gels in races because I find it to be the easiest to digest and know they have the science dialed.
Hey Michael--looks like a sweet ride! Moved to the Bay Area from OR not too long ago and have checked out most of the trails on the peninsula and South Bay but looking to check out some riding in Marin. Would you mind sharing your route? Would love to check out that ride!
One above all Great if that works for you. I am not sure of my daily macros, but try to eat very little sugar (less than 50 grams?) on off/light riding days and need way more than 50g sugar to race or ride hard (where I’m largely working beyond my lactate thresholding and am burning sugar instead of fat), especially for 3-5 hour efforts where I would bonk after 2 hours without the gel.
You’re human!!! Love that you actually included you’re “hike-a-bike”, and “nope, I’m not riding down that” moments... makes me feel better about myself... I’m not alone!!! Thanks!
These are the kinds of rides I'm trying to get in shape for. Not too technical just long xc rides with beautiful scenery. Definitely my speed. Great video as usual.
i do that in my home city aswell the trails run along the river the other day i just went 30km or so check my couple vidz i got still working on getting proper media going
Robert Trageser Being inconvenient and expensive doesn’t make it wrong. Don’t forget the rest of the world has to pay to accommodate the US. You know as well as I know that in time they will change… And it will cost even more.
@@bkxc Was the west side of the bridge closed for some reason? I thought bikes used the south bound side, with no pedestrians over there. ❤Mt. Tam.... 👍
Sweet riding! I’ve been riding with a bell on my bike for a long time. People seem to respond really well to the ding of my bell better then yelling “on your left”!
@coreymclemon The GG Bridge is too loud with the wind (research the GG Bridge wind noise - I can hear it often from my house over a mile away) and road noise to hear a bell. A company based in Marin actually designed a louder bell for the bridge but that doesn’t even work. The really aggressive riders where a whistle to get pedestrians attention and that seems too harsh for me… so I just yell.
Marin and Tom Richey definitely started the sport of mountain biking back in the 1970's with bikes that were strong enough to survive on the fire roads and trails of the SF bay area. The UK was ahead in building heavy duty touring bikes which was appropriate for where the Brits were riding and the only touring panniers came from the UK at that time. Richey built his first bike frame in 1972 and learned from his failures and produced stronger frames and stronger forks to make for a durable bike that would not break apart on the trails. What has not changed is the need for a spare tube or a tire repair kit.
Thank you for your content. I've always dealt with anxiety and due to life's circumstances, I was pushed into a deep depression the first few months of this year and thanks to a friend I was turned on to mountain biking videos and came across your channel. I did a short stint on anti depressants which didn't help matters at all but just the tranquil feeling from watching your videos was enough to inspire me to order my first mountain bike. I had always enjoyed biking as a teen, mostly bmx but nothing serious. Looking forward to a positive year getting back into biking and keeping in shape as well as focusing on self care and mental health. Again, thank you for doing what you do!
I just did this ride yesterday. It was easy to recreate the route based on the video. I’ve been riding in Marin for years and this was the first time I rode some of these trails. Thanks for posting this!
Yet again another epic ride and video from the master, BKXC!! 🤘 So much so that my 4 coming on 5yr old son has started to watch your videos with me.... Keep up the great work as you've earned a new young fan 👍🤘
You guys are so lucky to be able to go out and ride the woods safely. We used to be able to do the same, but now is too dangerous. My brother just got jacked by two thieves and stole his bike, he’s ok but very angry. Anyway, keep posting videos like this, I really enjoy them.
This is the video that got me into mountain biking...started a month ago today always keep coming back to remember y i love it so much ...Thanks for the awesome videos keep up the good work much love from South Africa 🇿🇦🤙
I rode up Mt Tam with my dad at the beginning of COVID. Hes the one who told me that the mountain was the birthplace of mountain biking! Great times, and I Iove watching a video exploring mountains I've ridden.
Good going again brother Bri.!!! Great video, nice job being all in on that adventure. I’m putting money on you being ready for BC race. I’m much inspired, thank you 🙏🏼.
almost the same ride i used to do pretty regularly; i live in what's officially called "mcallister terrace". what i used to do is a loop through golden gate park through the presidio and over the headlands to tam and back again. now, my range is only to miwok stables from my house and back, about 26-27 miles. looks like you did it on a weekday, which i would never do before 3:30pm when the western side opens to bikes. thanks for making this and posting it!
Amazing that ur grandfather fell from that bridge then went back to work !! That's back when men where men much respect👍 what a ride great weather even better views 🤘
@@bkxc hey bud just wanted to say I really enjoy ur channel very uplifting helps out when not in such a good mood thanks!!! Keep up the awesome work🤙👍👍
I was born in Vallejo, and live in Texas now. It’s so cool to stumble into a video and hearing you pointing out all of these landmarks and points of interest from back home! Great video happy riding
Hey Brian, new old rider here. 54 overweight and got my first mountain bike over a month ago. Love your channel and content. Following you on Strava now.
Thanks for the showing the trails and beauty of riding in Marin headlands and Mt Tamalpais. I lived in the area for many years and it brings back great memories.
Thanks for the metric conversions lately, being from Australia whenever you've talked about distance etc in the past I have no idea, now it makes more sense. Thanks Brian!
My grandfather worked on The Golden Gate Bridge too, on the Marin side, he had lots of pictures of the building process, I believe my aunt still has them.
Another great video been wanting to get into mountain biking your video was the first one I seen bought a bike the next week and been riding every day after work ever since from 1 Bay Area guy to another thanks for the extra inspiration
I enjoy your ride, the views , commentary, back story, and most of all your drive to improve yourself. It motivates me. I love to see things I will never experience. Great service you provide.. See you on the video!
I’d like to see this also, what a great idea. Gels are a necessary evil, not tasting so good but definitely hit the spot. I’ve searched foldable water bottles on Amazon and there are one or two small 150 / 170ml bottles which would be appropriate. They do tend to have lots of easily available such bottles on the shelf in the US (Nalgene make some handy little containers), but here in the UK we have to count on the internet
finally a marin video!!!! i live over in fairfax. that title did you well! you got more views than subscribers for it!!! check out camp tamarancho (awesome singletrack with a flow trail at the top) which is maintained for bikes specifically. its funny because i always drink the bottle coke after my rides also! i crave it
I had the same problem with pedestrians the first time I crossed the golden gate bridge, then on the way back in saw signs that say that bikes are supposed to ride on the other side ..😂
Wow that was epic I'm from Southern California where the scene is also pretty damn good I remember leaving my garage and being on insane single track within minutes so much fun and great exercise it's an addiction for sure. Thanks for posting this it was a lot of fun to watch.
That little "oh no" Got me XD I cracked up. Its kinda nice to see you guys struggle a bit with the up hills cuz at first I just assumed you werent human and instead were some kind of biking god XD
My backyard. The hills are endless and the scenery is outstanding. I had to laugh that you got caught up on that narrow rock channel on the steep downhill at 13:30 ... that one took me 5 or 6 tries to master. Next time try out that ride on a gravel bike... it makes the long fire roads more interesting.
Ah. The old grade of the Mount Tamalpais & Muir Woods Railway. Known as the crookedest railway in the world! Ran from Mill Valley to the top of Tamalpais from 1896 to 1930. Connected to the Northwestern Pacific, which had electric trains from Sausalito to San Rafael, Mill Valley, and fairfax, and steam trains to Eureka and Duncan Mills.
That was some trail. Perfect style and level for me, not too technical but not lazy! Fast flowing and some stunning scenery. There is such diverse and contrasting country in the States a man could never tire of riding and you look, sound and ride like you’ll never tire of riding. That was a great vid I’m a noob and I subbed dude, maybe I’ll get over there sometime see what I can do?
Good times. Thanks for sharing. My childhood was spent on a bmx bike in Lagunitas. My friends rode the fire break rode along SFD to school in San Geronimo and back everyday. In the spring we would hit the rope swing into the Lagunitas Creek by the power station/ across from Specs Bar (RIP) . Moved to San Anselmo for Jr High and then Mtn Biking was born. I spent Jr High and High School hitting Bon Tempe and the Graveyard Fire road that runs behind the Miracle Mile. Best part of being a Marin Kid by far.
David Heck It is a USWE pack. They have a great design of the straps which keeps the pack very stable - easily the best pack I have every used in this regard. Jonathan Lee of TrainerRoad and the MTB Podcast touts these and he’s how I learned about them. I have that smaller XC one and an Airborne 9L and they both are so stable that you forget the pack is there when descending.
Whoa this brings back memories. I grew up in Marin county and was partially responsible for the rise of the mountain bike. I and my friends used to modify old 10 speed bikes and take them up into the trails behind Mt. Tamalpais in the 1970s. Coming down Eldridge grade all the way into Phoenix Lake was always a treat. I guess the idea caught on. I recognize most of the trails you were on, though of course some are new and sadly there are a lot more restrictions. You used to be able to ride bikes the entire length of the Palomarin trails all the way to Samuel P. Taylor Park. Now, of course, just about everything is illegal in the Peoples Republic of Marin County. One trail that looked interesting to me was that one you took out of the Pan Toll that headed into the Marin headlands. That looked sweet. I'm going to have to figure out where that is. Last time I was out there, there was literally no parking even at the Pan Toll and everything cost a lot of money. Way to go Marin County.
So dope !! I had no idea you were from the Bay Area and specifically Vallejo🤘🏻🤘🏻. Love your videos, I recently got into Mountain Biking because of these videos and im hooked.
Yikes! that's a burner. After a ride like that I'd be feeling very carnivorous!! 🐺 New to the channel and back on a bike after decade of not riding- great stuff.
Hey man great videos. I just want to say thank you for your content. Idk if you remember but I want to say it was a year ago I commented on one of your videos but it was because of your channel and Seth’s bike hacks channel that I have been cross country racing in Southern California for my high school. I love it and I hope to meet you one day. Thank you for the inspiration and keep up the great videos man. Keep shredding.
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Maple Syrup Gel Recipe: I use roughly 60% maple syrup, 20-25% honey, 5-10% molasses, and some salt. The theory is the maple syrup is the easiest and purest natural sugar to digest which is pretty much all glucose; the honey is generally about 50% fructose and 50% glucose - from what I understand we can only process about 60 grams of glucose per hour but can process an extra 30g of fructose for a total of 90g of carbs (at full exertion our bodies burn more than we can take in so this extra bump from fructose can really matter) ; the molasses adds more potassium and electrolytes and I like what it adds to the flavor (this is definitely the most personal and optional ingredient); and I add salt - the amount should really be based upon how much of a salt sweater you are... I never really get the salt stains and also use sports drink (mostly OSMO) so only use about a 1/2 teaspoon. You can dilute with some water to make it easier to digest, particularly if you use a higher percentage of honey. It really is a very economical way to fuel for longer and harder rides; the flask was something like $5 and for $30 of ingredients from Costco or similar (don’t skimp on the quality or you may not be getting real maple syrup and honey) I probably get 100 gels worth.
That said, I use the SIS Isotonic and Caffeine gels in races because I find it to be the easiest to digest and know they have the science dialed.
*Thanks* for the Break down of your special gel drink!!! 🚵🏼♂️
Hey Michael--looks like a sweet ride! Moved to the Bay Area from OR not too long ago and have checked out most of the trails on the peninsula and South Bay but looking to check out some riding in Marin. Would you mind sharing your route? Would love to check out that ride!
Nice! Thanks for sharing this, Michael!
you should consume about 50g of sugar per day
One above all Great if that works for you. I am not sure of my daily macros, but try to eat very little sugar (less than 50 grams?) on off/light riding days and need way more than 50g sugar to race or ride hard (where I’m largely working beyond my lactate thresholding and am burning sugar instead of fat), especially for 3-5 hour efforts where I would bonk after 2 hours without the gel.
You’re human!!! Love that you actually included you’re “hike-a-bike”, and “nope, I’m not riding down that” moments... makes me feel better about myself... I’m not alone!!! Thanks!
No shame riding within your limits
@@nelsonman1231 @1@
These are the kinds of rides I'm trying to get in shape for. Not too technical just long xc rides with beautiful scenery. Definitely my speed.
Great video as usual.
It makes for a great adventure!
i do that in my home city aswell the trails run along the river the other day i just went 30km or so check my couple vidz i got still working on getting proper media going
I just got into mountain biking and would live to ride this exact trail.
bigntallxx take a shot at Alaska ! We got many that style
I would love to ride this trail. Just started adventuring off-road on my hardtail
Thanks for those metric numbers. I think a lot of people like it but no one tells you .
agreed, really useful for Europeans
Yup yup!
Robert Trageser I can do that but if it’s just there it’s comfortable. I don’t get your point
Matthew Williams useful for everyone in the world outside US, Burma and Liberia, the only three remaining countries using the imperial system.
Robert Trageser Being inconvenient and expensive doesn’t make it wrong. Don’t forget the rest of the world has to pay to accommodate the US. You know as well as I know that in time they will change… And it will cost even more.
When the dude spoke before the ride, I was like, “oh he’s a soft spoken person”, then they cross the bridge with those pedestrians lol
The GG Bridge, especially on weekends, is a nightmare of tourists and weekend warriors.
Hahaha!
"ON YOUR LEFT!"
@@bkxc Was the west side of the bridge closed for some reason? I thought bikes used the south bound side, with no pedestrians over there.
❤Mt. Tam.... 👍
Well.... I commented before the end. Never mind.
BTW: Great video. 😎
Sweet riding! I’ve been riding with a bell on my bike for a long time. People seem to respond really well to the ding of my bell better then yelling “on your left”!
By far.
does your bell tend to make slight ring noises as you hit bumps?
@@2_L8 My bell makes no noise until I press the ringer. It's not the cheapest on Amazon, but close to it.
@@2_L8 No, and it helped save my life once when I almost hit a mountain lion!
@coreymclemon The GG Bridge is too loud with the wind (research the GG Bridge wind noise - I can hear it often from my house over a mile away) and road noise to hear a bell. A company based in Marin actually designed a louder bell for the bridge but that doesn’t even work. The really aggressive riders where a whistle to get pedestrians attention and that seems too harsh for me… so I just yell.
Marin and Tom Richey definitely started the sport of mountain biking back in the 1970's with bikes that were strong enough to survive on the fire roads and trails of the SF bay area. The UK was ahead in building heavy duty touring bikes which was appropriate for where the Brits were riding and the only touring panniers came from the UK at that time. Richey built his first bike frame in 1972 and learned from his failures and produced stronger frames and stronger forks to make for a durable bike that would not break apart on the trails. What has not changed is the need for a spare tube or a tire repair kit.
09:08 Just waiting for Uncle Michael's brakes to fail!
That was amazing to watch.
Thank you for your content. I've always dealt with anxiety and due to life's circumstances, I was pushed into a deep depression the first few months of this year and thanks to a friend I was turned on to mountain biking videos and came across your channel. I did a short stint on anti depressants which didn't help matters at all but just the tranquil feeling from watching your videos was enough to inspire me to order my first mountain bike. I had always enjoyed biking as a teen, mostly bmx but nothing serious. Looking forward to a positive year getting back into biking and keeping in shape as well as focusing on self care and mental health. Again, thank you for doing what you do!
Get out there and kick some ass Darrell!
"The edge of the world" what a beautiful view
I just did this ride yesterday. It was easy to recreate the route based on the video. I’ve been riding in Marin for years and this was the first time I rode some of these trails. Thanks for posting this!
Yet again another epic ride and video from the master, BKXC!! 🤘
So much so that my 4 coming on 5yr old son has started to watch your videos with me....
Keep up the great work as you've earned a new young fan 👍🤘
Love to hear it!!
You guys are so lucky to be able to go out and ride the woods safely. We used to be able to do the same, but now is too dangerous. My brother just got jacked by two thieves and stole his bike, he’s ok but very angry. Anyway, keep posting videos like this, I really enjoy them.
Started watching this, eight minutes in got such an urge to go ride that one and a half hours later here I am to finish this awesome video.
You keep riding with Michael and your fitness is going to jump up a notch.
This is the video that got me into mountain biking...started a month ago today always keep coming back to remember y i love it so much ...Thanks for the awesome videos keep up the good work much love from South Africa 🇿🇦🤙
Oh hell yeah!! Thanks bru
Your friend did all of that riding and just acted like he had spent the day relaxing.
Consistent serious riding and cardio training is what it's all about, both in outstanding shape, most of these guys only weigh in about 140-150
Love the rides, looks like we grew up a few miles apart.
That ride looked SO scenic. wow, so cool. Love it!
so sick! inspired me to get back riding my bike! thank you :)
You know you’ve turned into an xc goon when you descend a fire road
Awesome trail wow you both have BMC bikes cool 😎
Your like a little boy who finds enjoyment in every little thing.
It's refreshing bro. Your vids are cool
I rode up Mt Tam with my dad at the beginning of COVID. Hes the one who told me that the mountain was the birthplace of mountain biking! Great times, and I Iove watching a video exploring mountains I've ridden.
14:16 if the old man 'get off my lawn' type went mountain biking
I need trails like these in India
Yes, our country need 'em
@Siddhant Mishra that's good to hear!
Come to ladakh.. U get natural all kick ass trails.. Unfortunately we don't have these bikes though😔😉😅
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Good going again brother Bri.!!!
Great video, nice job being all in on that adventure. I’m putting money on you being ready for BC race. I’m much inspired, thank you 🙏🏼.
Beauty scenery! And the inverter XC fork is awesome
Thank you for the metric units for us Europeans, I appreciate it!
And Aussie’s
And Indians too😅
Coastal trail is one of my favorites
almost the same ride i used to do pretty regularly; i live in what's officially called "mcallister terrace". what i used to do is a loop through golden gate park through the presidio and over the headlands to tam and back again. now, my range is only to miwok stables from my house and back, about 26-27 miles. looks like you did it on a weekday, which i would never do before 3:30pm when the western side opens to bikes. thanks for making this and posting it!
I’ve been watching his old and new videos and he’s progressed so much in just one hear as a rider
Amazing that ur grandfather fell from that bridge then went back to work !! That's back when men where men much respect👍 what a ride great weather even better views 🤘
Big time!
@@bkxc hey bud just wanted to say I really enjoy ur channel very uplifting helps out when not in such a good mood thanks!!! Keep up the awesome work🤙👍👍
Back when humans were humans
That’s some serious mileage, well in Brian
I was born in Vallejo, and live in Texas now. It’s so cool to stumble into a video and hearing you pointing out all of these landmarks and points of interest from back home! Great video happy riding
Most definitely!!
Hey Brian, new old rider here. 54 overweight and got my first mountain bike over a month ago. Love your channel and content. Following you on Strava now.
Excellent video BKXC! Motivates me to do big XC rides again.
3 weeks until my season starts, endurance building is in full swing, good luck BKXC. SHRED IT!!
I love the funny commentary. San Francisco trails look fun and you're right "land of a thousand vistas"
Thanks for the showing the trails and beauty of riding in Marin headlands and Mt Tamalpais. I lived in the area for many years and it brings back great memories.
Glad you enjoyed it William!
Nice. You need to ride more with Michael ... to build up those distance/speed XC chops. Beautifully green scenes. Thx.
Fell off the golden gate bridge from that height into water and survived? What a god
Thanks for the metric conversions lately, being from Australia whenever you've talked about distance etc in the past I have no idea, now it makes more sense. Thanks Brian!
Happy to show it!
Love these videos. Thanks a bunch Brian! Great work out there.
My brother kinda walloped you on that one bro, killer video! Definitely subscribing. Thanks for the adventure.
When he was going up hill and drifted into the grass. That shit always happens to me
Same lol. I have no sense of direction and I just end up in some stinging nettles lol
Nice place man
Really have to appreciate you for showing us these Bestiest trails
My grandfather worked on The Golden Gate Bridge too, on the Marin side, he had lots of pictures of the building process, I believe my aunt still has them.
Another great video been wanting to get into mountain biking your video was the first one I seen bought a bike the next week and been riding every day after work ever since from 1 Bay Area guy to another thanks for the extra inspiration
Oh hell yeah!
The bay!
Nothing like a good shout to dispense of the hoard lol
Hahahah so good
all the old guys clip in. Crazy stuff.
I would never.
Huge miles Brian! Solid route route Mike put together.
Michael seems like a really cool dude!
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Definitely looks like a great ride for a gravel bike as well! I can’t speak for Mo but I’ve been dying to get one to do some exploring!! -Hannah
Yeah, I want me a gravel bike so bad!
Gravel bike is definitely the ideal Bay Area bike.
It's always nice to have someone show you the sweet spots. Thumbs up for metric.
I enjoy your ride, the views , commentary, back story, and most of all your drive to improve yourself. It motivates me. I love to see things I will never experience. Great service you provide.. See you on the video!
Thanks so much Scott!
Great vid! Could you post that homemade energy concoction with the maple syrup? (What’s in it, roughly how much of everything, etc.). Thanks!
I’d like to see this also, what a great idea. Gels are a necessary evil, not tasting so good but definitely hit the spot. I’ve searched foldable water bottles on Amazon and there are one or two small 150 / 170ml bottles which would be appropriate. They do tend to have lots of easily available such bottles on the shelf in the US (Nalgene make some handy little containers), but here in the UK we have to count on the internet
Posted a comment with my recipe, et al.
finally a marin video!!!! i live over in fairfax. that title did you well! you got more views than subscribers for it!!! check out camp tamarancho (awesome singletrack with a flow trail at the top) which is maintained for bikes specifically. its funny because i always drink the bottle coke after my rides also! i crave it
One of the best of all time
I had the same problem with pedestrians the first time I crossed the golden gate bridge, then on the way back in saw signs that say that bikes are supposed to ride on the other side ..😂
Hahaha yep
(Мой любимый - желтая лодка) My favorite one is the yellow boat one👍👍👍
Wow that was epic I'm from Southern California where the scene is also pretty damn good I remember leaving my garage and being on insane single track within minutes so much fun and great exercise it's an addiction for sure. Thanks for posting this it was a lot of fun to watch.
I love Marin after some good rain! So beautiful and right next door to my house in SF.
I'm also mtb rider from indonesia and there's nothing close to that in my place here. Thanks for the tour guys.
Put a ramp at that look out and JUST SEND IT !!!!! SSSSSEEEEEEYAAA
You'll be fish food.
GOING FOR IT!!
Hahaha!
Bro I’m from sf too nice to see some mountain bikers around there
Man where is that at 7:10, looks so beautifull and were going riding soon.
That little "oh no" Got me XD I cracked up.
Its kinda nice to see you guys struggle a bit with the up hills cuz at first I just assumed you werent human and instead were some kind of biking god XD
13:40 Me Too! Being tired, a long way from home and riding blind over some craggy rock cliffs, no thanks, ha ha. Great ride!
My backyard. The hills are endless and the scenery is outstanding. I had to laugh that you got caught up on that narrow rock channel on the steep downhill at 13:30 ... that one took me 5 or 6 tries to master. Next time try out that ride on a gravel bike... it makes the long fire roads more interesting.
That section of trail in the Marin Headlands is off limits to bikes
Nice to see you pushing yourself man, next time gotta make it up that hill.
Nice run!!! Edge of the world is amazing! Good view also! Keep it up!
*love urban mountain biking videos better than just trail videos*
Urban Dropper nah, all about those nature rides in my opinion
Génial Brian 👍🤘
Love that you put the metric conversions up...miles, feet and Fahrenheit mean nothing to me! Thanks :-)
Ah. The old grade of the Mount Tamalpais & Muir Woods Railway. Known as the crookedest railway in the world! Ran from Mill Valley to the top of Tamalpais from 1896 to 1930.
Connected to the Northwestern Pacific, which had electric trains from Sausalito to San Rafael, Mill Valley, and fairfax, and steam trains to Eureka and Duncan Mills.
That was some trail. Perfect style and level for me, not too technical but not lazy! Fast flowing and some stunning scenery. There is such diverse and contrasting country in the States a man could never tire of riding and you look, sound and ride like you’ll never tire of riding.
That was a great vid I’m a noob and I subbed dude, maybe I’ll get over there sometime see what I can do?
I want a mountain bike and I want to move to San Francisco.
San Francisco would be nice, if it were not for the people living there.
What's this trail called? I've done a lot of the boy scouts trail but don't know of many others.
Your buddy was fast. Actually both of you were amazing.
Good times. Thanks for sharing. My childhood was spent on a bmx bike in Lagunitas. My friends rode the fire break rode along SFD to school in San Geronimo and back everyday. In the spring we would hit the rope swing into the Lagunitas Creek by the power station/ across from Specs Bar (RIP) . Moved to San Anselmo for Jr High and then Mtn Biking was born. I spent Jr High and High School hitting Bon Tempe and the Graveyard Fire road that runs behind the Miracle Mile. Best part of being a Marin Kid by far.
That trail looks like the perfect perfect rude for a 100% novice. I'm not a novice but it looks super easy.
mountainbiking+smoke pot=would be nice
I grew up riding in the Bay Area. Went back and road mount Tam in 2003. Great memories
We always say it started here, Crested Butte last of the rockies and this little communtity, awesome stuff I want to get there one day
🇧🇷👏nooo q demais curto muito vídeos ótimo,as bicicletas são máquina ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🚲
What pack is that dude sporting? Anyone?
David Heck It is a USWE pack. They have a great design of the straps which keeps the pack very stable - easily the best pack I have every used in this regard. Jonathan Lee of TrainerRoad and the MTB Podcast touts these and he’s how I learned about them. I have that smaller XC one and an Airborne 9L and they both are so stable that you forget the pack is there when descending.
Michael Jensen Thanks man! I was looking at the Ranger 9 or the Airborne 9. Still trying to figure out which one to get.
First video only half way through and I’m already subbed
Whoa this brings back memories. I grew up in Marin county and was partially responsible for the rise of the mountain bike. I and my friends used to modify old 10 speed bikes and take them up into the trails behind Mt. Tamalpais in the 1970s. Coming down Eldridge grade all the way into Phoenix Lake was always a treat. I guess the idea caught on.
I recognize most of the trails you were on, though of course some are new and sadly there are a lot more restrictions. You used to be able to ride bikes the entire length of the Palomarin trails all the way to Samuel P. Taylor Park. Now, of course, just about everything is illegal in the Peoples Republic of Marin County.
One trail that looked interesting to me was that one you took out of the Pan Toll that headed into the Marin headlands. That looked sweet. I'm going to have to figure out where that is. Last time I was out there, there was literally no parking even at the Pan Toll and everything cost a lot of money. Way to go Marin County.
That's awesome, thanks for sharing the stories!
Sam Pilgrim see this
I'm a gun loving, conservative from Nevada but I'll be damned If I don't want to go to California for once in my life
Great work Brian, it’s great to see you training for races
Fun trails and beautiful scenery!
Hey man I’m from SA and I know you come here allot so please can we ride together thanks
Michael's voice sounds like Jordan Peterson
So dope !! I had no idea you were from the Bay Area and specifically Vallejo🤘🏻🤘🏻. Love your videos, I recently got into Mountain Biking because of these videos and im hooked.
Yikes! that's a burner. After a ride like that I'd be feeling very carnivorous!! 🐺 New to the channel and back on a bike after decade of not riding- great stuff.
Hey man great videos. I just want to say thank you for your content. Idk if you remember but I want to say it was a year ago I commented on one of your videos but it was because of your channel and Seth’s bike hacks channel that I have been cross country racing in Southern California for my high school. I love it and I hope to meet you one day. Thank you for the inspiration and keep up the great videos man. Keep shredding.
Fantastic, love hearing that! Keep it going.
Very impressive I have done small parts of that & that was more than enough for me big ride round trip!😎👍
“ it’s a little too romantic right now” Earned LOL!
I do miss Marin! What a beauty!