It was awesome to link up and ride with you Brian! A very special ride, and one I'll always remember! Oh yeah, thanks for letting me keep a bit of my dignity lol! Looking forward to when our paths cross again! It would be rad to make it over to your parts sometime! Enjoy the trip bud!
Loved hearing the history behind the trail. I was pretty gripped while you were on that ice. I rode last Friday and came upon some death ice. I walked it and still was slipping. Great video Brian. Looking forward to the 50 states. Maybe the Palisade Plunge will be done by the time you hit Colorado. It'll be fun to see what you choose.
Welcome to my backyard, Brian! I'm glad you were finally able to make the trip to Tucson. Bugs and Millie are great fun and this is the perfect time of year for them. I hope you enjoyed your time here. Cheers!
Awesome ride. I rode Bugs Springs in the Summer and was blown away, first by the hellacious hike a bike in the beginning, then the amazing beauty of the trail. I made the plan at the last minute, so I parked at the Gordon Hirabayashi campground and peddle up to the top of the Bug Springs trail. Next time I will definitely use the shuttle you suggested.
I knew right away that I had to Sub. Great Narration and a realistic experience of the trails. People like you literally move me to ride as often as possible!
Souther boundary trail is under snow right now but when you do get a chance, you should do the Glorieta ride nate hills did a couple years back or white mesa
Wow, BK you just took me back. I used to live in Tucson, and cut my teeth on Mr. Lemmon and Starr Pass. Thanks for the memories, the stories and history of the Arizona Trail, pleasant surprise. Thanks for the videos. Keep up the good work.
Love seeing you ride my home state trails! Live in WI now and haven't had the chance to ride what you asked off here. Had me itching to beer back in the desert🤙🏼 see you on the trail!
That's two down, Brian! Looks like a bunch of fun. And like Patrick, I found inspiration from your videos to make this sport a huge part of my life. I started on a fully rigid Giant Acapulco, upgraded to an $800 hardtail, and now ride a full-squish Intense with a Pivot on the way soon. And your videos helped get me into it all. So much fun, and so good for the soul.
@@bkxc Amen to that man! If you're ever in Memphis, TN, we've got some beautiful/beginner trails at a place called Shelby Farms! It's a huge wildlife/state park and possibly the biggest in the US.
Everytime I see a Dodge RAM van driving around my streets, i wonder if it might be BKXC driving through my state...but then I remember me living in Berlin.
That was totally awesome Brian, the best video yet. Arizona is a very spectacular viewing state. Always loved driving thu Arizona. Yanks for the video, Be careful & stay safe.
Im thankful for your videos on Cold days when roads and trails have ice on them. Have Great rides on your Tour!!!!! Ride on!!!!! oh man we got the ice game everywhere here ....
I think new riders have it better than they realize. When I really got into trail riding back in 2005, there weren't UA-cam videos to learn from. There was 1 or 2 mountain biking books, and trial an error. I STILL learn a lot from watching videos on this platform. And I agree with Sistershred, the history part about the internment court case was VERY cool. I'd love to hear more tid-bits like that in future destinations. Good work and Cheers!
Wow, reading your comment reminds me of how old I am! I started riding in 1986. Hiking boots and jeans at South Mountain in Phoenix was my first real mountain bike ride. I came home bleeding, but was immediately hooked. I'm lucky to have AZ as my home. Great riding in many places! And I say if ya learn to ride here (including Flagstaff/Sedona) you can ride almost anywhere!
Absolutely awesome ride Brain. You have come a long way and way to go, keep up... keep on inspiring in this free world and I wish to see you on the trail some sunny day 🤙
Man how lucky you are to get to ride! Up here in northern Norway we've still got around 5 more months to go before the snow STARTS to melt at the trails 🤧
Hey Brian! When you are back in California done with your journey let me know and we can shuttle culvert and confluence trails or even Scotts Flat hoot trail. Happy shredding!
watched this before my cyst surgery in the back 3 hours later watching it again because it is so god damn good love your videos, definitely helped me alleviate my anxiety for the awake surgery that i had today. now i'm home recovering waiting for more bkxc content, about to become his patreon (never been anyone's patreon yet) in 2 weeks i'll be back on the bike !!!! :D :D :D
My grandparents live near Lemmon. I absolutely love the views of the Catalina mountain range. I always dream of riding their. I live in Virginia though so let me know when you’re here!!
Hey hey!! You mentioned south boundary trail in your video. When are you planning on coming out? You check out Glorieta and Winsor while you’re in NM too! All are killa!
That is some nice terrain there. It looked like you were just gliding over the rocks on Patrick's favorite section of the second run, super fast. Great job on commentary about the trail and area. Keep on riding! So stoked for your journey. Dom 🤙
If you haven't been there, I think it's easy to not appreciate that everything in the S AZ/Sonoran Desert wants to bite, stab, poke, or cut you. Adds to the "exposure."
I'd say incinerator ridge is probably the best part of the lemmon drop.. but probably deep under snow. Make sure you hit the CDO someday... a true backcountry adventure!
To bad you couldn't do the full lemmon drop. 5 climate zones starting the pines. You showed very little of the chunk that is on this trail! Good ride. Safe travels.
Great video.....im local in Tucson. Haven't ridden Bug's in a few months. Looks like I might head there tomorrow (after watching the vid) lol. Tucson MTB is stellar. Come back sometime. Enjoy your travels.
If you head towards ct please let it be know. This channel and single track sampler got me into mtb and now I'm sober and in the best shape of my life. Would love to ride along when you come to the north east
Really kool trails while you were "ice climbing".. We have a bunch of ice here in Indiana right now, really keeps you on your toes.. Do you have any plans for your Indiana ride? When? Where?
It would be really cool if you included some landscape b-roll shots or drone shots. To help set the scene. This place looks so cool I just want to get a proper look at it! Can't wait for state 3
Duuuuuuude!!! If and when you hit virginia you need to go to carvins cove in roanoke Virginia. A lot of the guys in the blue ridge gravity page would love to ride with ya and show you around!
Watching the second half of this video gives me a deep, almost nauseating sense of dread. Many years ago, riding near Tuscon I hooked a wheel, endoed into and shoulder rolled through a giant patch of prickly pear and cholla. It took an entire afternoon and evening to pull out all the spines, and I had to toss all of the clothes, gloves, shoes and even bike seat I was using for the ride. Ugh; cacti are NOT friendly!
@@bkxc And it was the very first ride of a 10 day vacation; literally pulled in, set up camp, and went for a quick afternoon blast! LOL, funny now, with years of distance. Took a couple of days to get back on the bike, but the rest of the trip rocked. Oh, and how do you know you have a true friend? They're willing to spend an hour with pliers pulling cactus spines out of your butt 😬!
Clip in! Clip in!! Lol. When in doubt discretion is the better part of valour. Looks like an amazing trail system. No hole in the hedge for you. We look forward to the next in the series. Be good, do better!
15:00 - thanks for not editing out when you walked a feature you weren’t comfortable riding. Good lesson for newer riders like myself!
I live in AZ, couldn't come out to ride while you were here but I like that you mentioned that riding Mt. Lemmon was what real mtb was all about.
Brian putting the MOUNTAIN back in mountain biking. That trail is no joke.
It was awesome to link up and ride with you Brian! A very special ride, and one I'll always remember! Oh yeah, thanks for letting me keep a bit of my dignity lol! Looking forward to when our paths cross again! It would be rad to make it over to your parts sometime! Enjoy the trip bud!
So glad we were able to make that happen on short notice! I had a BLAST, one of the best rides ever. You guys kick ass!!
Loved hearing the history behind the trail. I was pretty gripped while you were on that ice. I rode last Friday and came upon some death ice. I walked it and still was slipping. Great video Brian. Looking forward to the 50 states. Maybe the Palisade Plunge will be done by the time you hit Colorado. It'll be fun to see what you choose.
‘Knuckle high Cacti” if thats not on a BKXC t shirt soon, you’ve missed out Brian. 🤙🏴
Hahaha love it
love the history voice overs
What a great video, and skilled riding! Thanks for the history too. AZ is indeed badass!
Welcome to my backyard, Brian! I'm glad you were finally able to make the trip to Tucson. Bugs and Millie are great fun and this is the perfect time of year for them. I hope you enjoyed your time here. Cheers!
Hell yes, it was a great day!
Looks like Arizona at its best, and also typically Arizona in that everything off the sides of the trail has spikes haha, so don't crash.
That's what mountain biking is about right there!
Awesome ride. I rode Bugs Springs in the Summer and was blown away, first by the hellacious hike a bike in the beginning, then the amazing beauty of the trail. I made the plan at the last minute, so I parked at the Gordon Hirabayashi campground and peddle up to the top of the Bug Springs trail. Next time I will definitely use the shuttle you suggested.
I live in Gilbert AZ and had heard about Mt. Lemmon, now I have to ride it - as always great stuff Brian!👊🏽🚵🏻♂️
I live in Tucson. This ride is no joke
AZ "flow" is between ... boulders. Started riding in AZ 10 years ago. It just keeps getting better. Good stuff, BKXC !✔️
😂 "USA, USA" - you always crack me up, Brian. Excellent video. Thank you so much!
Haha thanks dude
Those cacti are terrifying! I was scared you were gonna clip one or worse fall into one. Nicely maneuvered!
I knew right away that I had to Sub. Great Narration and a realistic experience of the trails. People like you literally move me to ride as often as possible!
Souther boundary trail is under snow right now but when you do get a chance, you should do the Glorieta ride nate hills did a couple years back or white mesa
Wow, BK you just took me back. I used to live in Tucson, and cut my teeth on Mr. Lemmon and Starr Pass. Thanks for the memories, the stories and history of the Arizona Trail, pleasant surprise. Thanks for the videos. Keep up the good work.
Love seeing you ride my home state trails! Live in WI now and haven't had the chance to ride what you asked off here. Had me itching to beer back in the desert🤙🏼 see you on the trail!
Looks like one hell of an adventure! That trail looks sweet.
That's two down, Brian! Looks like a bunch of fun. And like Patrick, I found inspiration from your videos to make this sport a huge part of my life. I started on a fully rigid Giant Acapulco, upgraded to an $800 hardtail, and now ride a full-squish Intense with a Pivot on the way soon. And your videos helped get me into it all. So much fun, and so good for the soul.
Glad to see some Tucson trails get some love! hope you get to see a few more, there are tons of them local!
Thank you for getting me into biking man! With my kidney transplant it's hard to take risks, but you give me motivation to keep shredding!
That's awesome!! Risks are everywhere, but we've gotta keep living
@@bkxc Amen to that man! If you're ever in Memphis, TN, we've got some beautiful/beginner trails at a place called Shelby Farms! It's a huge wildlife/state park and possibly the biggest in the US.
Great history detail about the trails! Would be cool to keep hearing historic details of trails as you go state to state.
I live up in Phoenix, after watching this i am definitely planning a trip to do the Lemmon drop. Nice vid!
It’s a good one!!
Good thing you didn’t stop in Sedona. Was there a couple days ago and a majority of the trails are still covered in ice.
I really like the little history lessons, hope you do em for every state. Good stuff
Phoenix is mint right now. But it was hot yesterday. Sweating like crazy on national 78 degrees!!
LegitMTBer 78 degrees bro that’s beautiful it’s 100 here in Florida.
Planning to escape some snow soon heading to AZ but I only have a Specialized Epic
Arizona's so beautiful.
Everytime I see a Dodge RAM van driving around my streets, i wonder if it might be BKXC driving through my state...but then I remember me living in Berlin.
Hahaha
@@bkxc bro check out this video ua-cam.com/video/ziRJ5EHdF6o/v-deo.html
My old stomping grounds! Headed down in a few weeks for MTB adv's, can't wait!
That was totally awesome Brian, the best video yet. Arizona is a very spectacular viewing state.
Always loved driving thu Arizona. Yanks for the video, Be careful & stay safe.
awesome ride! I love bug springs on lemmon, its a blast. I have yet to do la milagrosa.
Im thankful for your videos on Cold days when roads and trails have ice on them. Have Great rides on your Tour!!!!! Ride on!!!!! oh man we got the ice game everywhere here ....
Loving the slight but good changes to the channel.. Love snow riding
Hands down for that climb right after the half way point Brian, great job dude! The place looks amazing and what a trail ride! Carry on man!
Man I have to make it to AZ! Great work on the video!
I think new riders have it better than they realize. When I really got into trail riding back in 2005, there weren't UA-cam videos to learn from. There was 1 or 2 mountain biking books, and trial an error. I STILL learn a lot from watching videos on this platform. And I agree with Sistershred, the history part about the internment court case was VERY cool. I'd love to hear more tid-bits like that in future destinations. Good work and Cheers!
Wow, reading your comment reminds me of how old I am! I started riding in 1986. Hiking boots and jeans at South Mountain in Phoenix was my first real mountain bike ride. I came home bleeding, but was immediately hooked. I'm lucky to have AZ as my home. Great riding in many places! And I say if ya learn to ride here (including Flagstaff/Sedona) you can ride almost anywhere!
GO HIT THOSE 50 states Brian! Take care riding. I'll stay tuned for your next episodes!
Passing through all those different zones..Hell of an adventure.
Nice climb after the mid-way parking lot scene 13:11. Surprised to see snow in Arizona. Looked like fun.
what is the park name of your half way point? these trail look awesome.
Absolutely awesome ride Brain. You have come a long way and way to go, keep up... keep on inspiring in this free world and I wish to see you on the trail some sunny day 🤙
Wow! a set of studded Fat Tires would have been great on that trail.
Go to the Hawes trail system in the Phoenix area next!
Man how lucky you are to get to ride!
Up here in northern Norway we've still got around 5 more months to go before the snow STARTS to melt at the trails 🤧
You're a lucky man, riding all these amazing trails, having the time. And having sun and decent wether ;-)
Enjoy watching ya POV stuff dude. Great angles and also nice to sit back and enjoy. 👌🏽
What a crazy way to start a trip!
Some fun looking trails!
I like the little facts thrown in about the land marks
Hey Brian! When you are back in California done with your journey let me know and we can shuttle culvert and confluence trails or even Scotts Flat hoot trail. Happy shredding!
watched this before my cyst surgery in the back
3 hours later watching it again because it is so god damn good
love your videos, definitely helped me alleviate my anxiety for the awake surgery that i had today.
now i'm home recovering waiting for more bkxc content, about to become his patreon (never been anyone's patreon yet)
in 2 weeks i'll be back on the bike !!!! :D :D :D
Awesome, glad you're through the surgery and I hope you bounce back real quick!!
This looks like so much fun! Definitely need to make a drive down there this year.
That snowy section could have been a great place right try out flats again Brian. Sweet ride looked worth the journey
My grandparents live near Lemmon. I absolutely love the views of the Catalina mountain range. I always dream of riding their. I live in Virginia though so let me know when you’re here!!
“Knuckle High Cacti”, sounds like a good name for a craft brew!
Haha totally!
Hey hey!! You mentioned south boundary trail in your video. When are you planning on coming out? You check out Glorieta and Winsor while you’re in NM too! All are killa!
That is some nice terrain there. It looked like you were just gliding over the rocks on Patrick's favorite section of the second run, super fast. Great job on commentary about the trail and area. Keep on riding! So stoked for your journey. Dom 🤙
Thanks man!’
If you haven't been there, I think it's easy to not appreciate that everything in the S AZ/Sonoran Desert wants to bite, stab, poke, or cut you. Adds to the "exposure."
Well, those are the very things which allow people to earn their Arizona Stripes!
Tucson is my home. So much great stuff to ride there. You will want to go back.
That looked rugged! Keep with the food spotsThanks!
Great idea for a series, some great riding in the US. Can't wait for Delaware....I had a year as a student there 25 years ago mainly flat swamp.
We're under a good foot of snow, can't wait to get back onto some dirt! This will have to do for now. Keep that bus rolling!
Oh, Canada! The high highs and low lows!
I'd say incinerator ridge is probably the best part of the lemmon drop.. but probably deep under snow. Make sure you hit the CDO someday... a true backcountry adventure!
What about broken Jeep parts, Tim? 12:45
HAHA!
no jeep, no broken jeep parts...simple. but gas? welllllll.......
Just did these trails with the shuttle and bike rental from Homegrown two days ago. Awesome!
To bad you couldn't do the full lemmon drop. 5 climate zones starting the pines. You showed very little of the chunk that is on this trail! Good ride. Safe travels.
Hi can you please come to cable Wisconsin There are really cool mountain bike trail here ?
Danya Explore Cable and Bayfield WI, to hit Mt Ashwabay. Lot of downhill there!
Great video.....im local in Tucson. Haven't ridden Bug's in a few months. Looks like I might head there tomorrow (after watching the vid) lol. Tucson MTB is stellar. Come back sometime. Enjoy your travels.
Those magnets are so cool!
Yeah Brian! Love seeing that AZ footage, nice job. I have yet to ride there-looks so fun!
Greetings from Brazil, dude! Godspeed!
Perhaps you could stop by Shredona on your way back.....
If you head towards ct please let it be know. This channel and single track sampler got me into mtb and now I'm sober and in the best shape of my life. Would love to ride along when you come to the north east
When you come out off school and see no video 😭 but when I get a ding🏃♂️
Looks perfect for flat pedals to give you the extra confidence.
Again, top quality content. Keep up the good work 👌
Really kool trails while you were "ice climbing".. We have a bunch of ice here in Indiana right now, really keeps you on your toes..
Do you have any plans for your Indiana ride? When? Where?
It would be really cool if you included some landscape b-roll shots or drone shots. To help set the scene. This place looks so cool I just want to get a proper look at it! Can't wait for state 3
Demoed a Ripmo yesterday, What a great bike! Keep doing what you're doing.
Nice!!
looks like you had a good crew Brian
I am so jealous! Desert vibes sound amazing right now. Make sure you try the Sonoran Hot Dog man.
Duuuuuuude!!! If and when you hit virginia you need to go to carvins cove in roanoke Virginia. A lot of the guys in the blue ridge gravity page would love to ride with ya and show you around!
You need the removable screens so you can keep the bugs out and keep your doors open.
Lemmon would make for a hell of an Enduro race
We rode this route from Prison Camp last Saturday. Looks like skipping Bug Springs was simultaneously a good/bad idea!
Hahah yes!
It has been raining the last few days down in the valley, so the shady sides probably have even more snow than this now.
Second half there you were ripping buddy!! Nice ride
Have you been to Hartman rocks in gunnison Colorado?
Awesome video...can't wait to see more👍🚵♂️
Awesome video loved the look of that trail :)
That's what are trails look like 3 months out of the year and I live in prescott
😜 great stuff buddy 🤘 🚴 see you on the trail 😜🤘 keep the Van clean lol 😜
Watching the second half of this video gives me a deep, almost nauseating sense of dread. Many years ago, riding near Tuscon I hooked a wheel, endoed into and shoulder rolled through a giant patch of prickly pear and cholla. It took an entire afternoon and evening to pull out all the spines, and I had to toss all of the clothes, gloves, shoes and even bike seat I was using for the ride. Ugh; cacti are NOT friendly!
Holy shiiiiiiit! That must have been so rough.
@@bkxc And it was the very first ride of a 10 day vacation; literally pulled in, set up camp, and went for a quick afternoon blast! LOL, funny now, with years of distance. Took a couple of days to get back on the bike, but the rest of the trip rocked. Oh, and how do you know you have a true friend? They're willing to spend an hour with pliers pulling cactus spines out of your butt 😬!
"This is just the right amount of crazy adventure." Perfection
Come on Brian, funnest is not a word
Boy you could have used some studded tires at the top . Nice job . State number 2 checked off !
Clip in! Clip in!! Lol. When in doubt discretion is the better part of valour.
Looks like an amazing trail system. No hole in the hedge for you.
We look forward to the next in the series.
Be good, do better!