Riding the most hated trail in Sedona | Mountain Biking Airport Loop
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- Опубліковано 15 жов 2024
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Don’t believe the reviews, but don't waste a vacation day if you aren't up for a crazy challenge! It takes a certain type of cyclopath to want to do this ride and I was so glad I did.
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I found Chuckwagon, Mescal, Canyon of Fools and Last Frontier to be super enjoyable to ride, with beautiful views and not boring at all. But we all have different opinions I guess and come from different perspectives.
It's been so long! Sometimes great rides fade away in my memory for whatever reason. Always want to get back and try again to make sure!
Definitely not super techy, but I love those trails. I'm a scenery guy though, not a hardcore DH racer type.
You slayed this trail Brian! While I may be able to ride it (mayyyyy) I still don't know if I'd love it - but as you said, different strokes for different folks! Cheers.
You'd LOVE IT, haha!
Scorpion and Pyramid are 2 of my favorites out there. I take those to the Old Post/Carrol Canyon loop that has an AMAZING high speed technical descent when ridden counter clockwise. One of the few loops I will do laps on!
Nice, I'll have to go find those next time!
@@bkxc Well, before you make such broad comments about all the trail choices in Sed "falling off a cliff" after the H's maybe you should!
@@Pedaler845 what does this mean ? I don’t understand your comment
@@johnbennett4386 I didn't mean that Brian should fall off a cliff, though I could have worded it better. I'd meant that before criticizing the whole Sedona trail network he should see more of it. In the video he says after the Hogs, Hi-Line, etc the good trail choices fall off a cliff, that's the context!!
@@Pedaler845 thanks for the response - Thanks - I rode here in two weeks in May 2021 - and knew right away that two weeks in not enough time. I have been back for two months now - I got in about 300 miles before the cold weather rolled in - and some of my favorite trails are the less popular.
This video really shows the advances in video and stabilizer technologies. That trail is crazy rough and the camera is still super smooth. A few years ago a video on this trail would have made you sick to watch!
I was thinking the same thing. The footage here is incredible.
Yeah, I'm glad I can bring it to you without inducing sickness!
@@bkxc how tight is your chest strap haha? or do you use a gimbal?
@@MTBChuckQC gimbal AND tight chest strap. It's a science to get this setup right!
@@malmaladei i use the hero 9, but my strap is cheap. Im pretty sure that with the hero 10 you only need a tight strap. He also uses max lens wich makes it more wide and allows the stabilization settings to have more room to work. So I was wondering if he really uses a gimbal!
I've been following you for many years and I can say that this is one of the videos that characterizes you best!
I actually enjoyed it!!!
You are an inspiration!🤙
Great stuff, as always. I really appreciate your running commentary on all of your rides. Thanks
My opinion, there isn't a bad ride in Sedona.
Brewer trail is a good one in my book!
Really great!
Rode this loop with Nate Hils and Ritchie Rude but we did it reverse direction than you did it. We came down what you climbed. I thought it was fun..once you got off the transition trail the runs along the airport fence line.
Brian give us a bike check on the new bike! I been dying to see how that bug zapper blue Ripmo looks fully assembled
Still sitting in the shed!
Now i know why you ride so professionally. The good burgers!
When I was out there a few years ago I really enjoyed Slim Shady, Templeton, Easy Breezy, Little Horse.
I've done that warm up loop a few times, always liked it. I did half of Airport loop one time. Absolutely hated it. But I used to ride occasionally with a group of guys from Mountain Bike Heaven ( back in the late 90's ) who seemed to love it. I never could keep up with those dudes, in Sedona. Flagstaff riding is a better fit for my skills, or lack thereof.
Sick riding dude!! Those trails look amazing!! And the trails look hard to! Really Love the content from Sedona!!
I guess I am weird like you, my wife and I enjoyed the Airport Loop. Some people find it hard to keep up speed on the chunk but is crucial to the outcome. You did well on it! I also find the second time is so much easier. See you on the trails in Cumberland, BC again sometime!
bro i love chunky trails, feel thats sus working out on my hardtail.
Ah, you're from BC, that's why!!
Airport loop is a great trail to get your tech skills dialed. Ride it twice in a row to pull it all together. Then when you think you have it ride it the opposite direction.
You have some of the most beautiful videos on UA-cam. Should win awards.
Sweet! This is the earliest I’ve been to watch a video!!
I was going to say it sounds like the Boy Scout trails near me, but then you said it yourself! 😂 You are a tech master! I need to build up my endurance!
Hahaha, exactly!
Great ride!! Looked tough. Love it. Leveled up in your zone brother
I rode that trail a while back, and I did not have fun on it. The cleat on my clipless pedal was sticking, which made it terrifying for me. You did a fantastic job on it. I have to say it wasn't my favorite. I would ride Slim Shady/Templeton a hundred times over before heading back to that one.
that's why i dont like clips
@@dolphin-studio That’s been a while back now. I switched to flats a few years back and have not looked back.
That's serious XC mountain biking right there. The ratings are all relative to the willingness-to-suffer factor. No e-bikes!!! Your vids are better than ever
Here’s an idea of how to rate the best trails that u ridden. You should categorize it. Like these are the best shuttle rides. These are the best double black, flow etc.... cuz many of us don’t have that much time so we are looking for specific trails.
Maybe websites should see the ratings of single person and based on that figure out if that person can actually ride certain category.
For example, if a person never rated double black more than 3/5, all ratings that are below 3/5 shouldn't count for other double black trails as that person isn't really into that category yet.
Man you make me want to be better at tech climbing. You look like you're having so much fun on those nightmare climbs!
Could definitely check out the western gateway next time you're out here
Brian, Jordan Boostmaster did a trip to Costa Rico a couple of years ago which looked amazing. You should check that one out. Was lots of techy super steep stuff
Right there with ya… Fast flow with jumps and trees is NOT my jam…
Give me chunk all day everyday 🤘🏽
Beautifull scenery. Got aches and pains just watching. Pretty entertaining though😄
Awesome! Definitely adding these to my list
this looks like a loop that Hardtail Party rides, though I can see why a full squish would be preferable on that chunk-fest!
Good thing that plane didn't lose any parts !LOL!
That trail looks awesome to me! Good work Brian! 👍😎
I like the airport loop, it's a fun challenge, sort of tech, but really a great example of the need for body/bike awareness. I really enjoyed riding from Oak Creek to do Hiline, crossing the creek at Baldwin Crossing, and up to airport loop via Ridge trail/Bandit...and then you are a stones throw from Oak Creek Brewery. It's a fun mix of flowy Hiline, some grunting up Ridge, and the tech pedaling of Airport. Butt after a beer in West Sedona, I am looking for a lift home ;). I'd also suggest Transept, off of the top of Hiline
I had same thoughts as yourself that everything was kind of lackluster after the handful of famous trails. Ended my trip last March on Grand Central & Herkenham -> Old Post... absolute riots of descents. Maybe just cause you could actually maintain speed & didn't have to worry about dying off a cliff lol.
All those cacti hanging over the edge of the trail are making my shins real nervous.
I love airport... great early morning ride in town
Loved the wheelies at the end. 🤘
As a mnt biker I've hiked that clockwise a few times and have no desire to ride it.
How do you like the med sized frame?? I’m barely 5’11 and got a large Ripmo at last year.. Iove it. Whips around easily and stable. But manuals seem like a huge effort(I also still suck at em.) and the bike feels way too long. Did you have any of that experience? Thanks, love the vids 🤘🏼🤙🏼💯
Love your "Trail1 List" idea!
I would have landed on the cactus many times. Trail is not for me! Great Job BK....
Thanks Brian :)
Super sick video Brian. you not only inspire me to get out and ride my bike even though it's a hardtail but you also inspire to one day be able to create video content. I'm planning on saving up for a go pro and a more capable bike to ride stuff techy stuff like you. Thanks Brian for the content and hopefully I'll see ya on a trail.✌️❤️
Looks fun! I'd be way too scared of going alone, though.
Another awesome video!!!
I would LOVE to ride this trail.... If there was WAY less spikey flora of doom on the side of it. LOL
I cannot more highly recommend riding Iceland. I booked with Icebike Adventures, and the riding is second to none. You'll never experience terrain like that anywhere on earth. You will absolutely love riding there.
I have to put that one down on my list!
@@bkxc heli drop to huts on the lava fields and ride for days. It’s amazing.
pyramid area is super fun!
Boy Scout trails near St. George are a hoot.
Found your channel and love it new to MTB world. Need to check out copper canyon in chihuahua Mexico
That looks like so much goddamn fun.
hey Brian have you been to Austraila, some great trails over here. You should check them out sometime
Hey Brian thanks for great vids and trail sharing. As a NorAz, Sedona “local” wrenching, guiding since the ‘90’s I often roll my eyes and chuckle when UA-camrs blow into town for a week and then are experts on were to go ride ! Sedona’s spider-web of trails offer invisible connectors and miles of secret options unknown unless you know...
I highly recommend joining an actual local and offering props to those whom did the work that made this National treasure possible.
Perhaps ride “Chuy’s line” on Hangover with Chuy or Ian’s trail (Rabbit Ears) with Ian...?!?
If your down this spring I’d love to give you the local hook-up and help you with your tamale wrapper.
🔨🚲 Denis
What precautions do you take on solo rides if you fall and get hurt and can't make it out under your own power?
I'll stick to A-line, haha! Point taken though, you killed it!
10:44 realy strong climb! Rocky Ducky! :D
If the rocks and exposure don't get you, the plants certainly will ;) Nothing like risk vs. reward when hauling past massive patches of Prickly Pear. New Mexico is similar; I feel like all of the plants here just want to hurt you.
21:18 No e-bikes!!! Ahhhhh.....
I could not agree more!!!
kinda surprised not having the "My Friends" intro! 😅 i thought the whole vid was an intro. some day sedona, some day.
Hey Brian - have you been clipped in while riding in Sedona? Curious to know your pedal recommendation for these trails.
there are so so so so many good trails in Sedona your got to be kidding...
Was hoping to see u ride your new bike
i kind of liked the old angle of your camera haha. u know when u see the bar of the bike it feels more realistic and fun
I met B1KER on airport loop!
Edited: I actually met you right before riding airport and then meeting Robert
Cyclopath. . . I like it!
Dude! Try Transept, Brewer and Pyramid!!!
Pretty cool you have your own Stem Cap made for you? Is there someone who does that?
Yo yo! Love all that you do man... so... the blog posts about your Trail One List... not everyone likes to read... we love to listen and or hear you describe it. Please consider reading or reciting on camera, all those blog posts... gotta give the people the content in their favorite form... video, audio and written as well... for me, I love riding the trails you suggest, but would not have the patience to read the description.... maybe a podcast is in order... less production effort, but gets the info across. Again, love all you do man.
If you like what 80%-90% of trailforks users think suck how much value will the Trail 1 list hold LOL. Airport loop perhaps not the best selling point. Great videos, love the content.
Hahaha! There's no way this is going on the Trail One list.
wow that plane :O crazy
My kind of trail for sure.
I don't know who wouldn't like those trails? It could have used a few jumps, but those rocks made it worthy.
BKENDURO is a more accurate of your channel.... Are you still using the 34 tooth? Amazing climbing
What tire pressure do you have? Sounds high.
this trail is order of magnitude better than all of my local trails
Your a great rider and all B....but noticed no gloves on that ride? Only takes one slip of a front tire and your hands would have been littered with bb's (rocks)
not to mention the cacti. but maybe gloves wouldn't do much for that anyway.
I don't think there's a hated trail in Sedona...hahah
Kiddin ! I didn't really like the "Canyon of fools" but Mescal was one of my favorite tho ! The VIEWWW !!!
Nice ride
It's soul destroying to hear you being able to talk so easily while going UP trails that I'd struggle going down them 😉
That was my thought too Damian.
What kind of tires are you using here ?
Man, you should have checked in with Steve @HardtailParty. He could have given some recommendations for Sedona.
You need a 120mm bike to ride the other stuff in Sedona. No fun on a big, heavy Ripmo.
16:03 the view 👀
I remember the outer limits trail wasn’t too bad. Nice views. Very wifable
5:22 I guess that's why it's called Airport Loop?
BCPOV went to Oaxaca
Oaxaca es muy bueno
Ride with Steve from hardtail party!!!!
I’m good with all that but that exposure. Those drop offs to death are a nope
No gloves? Great scenery and riding as always.
Amazing!!!!!
I wonder if the local Sedona hospitals give their staff a pep talk before every Sedona Bike Festival?
The airport restaurant has a great breakfast if you have the time
Very cool!
Yup. I hated that trail.
this is fun?
Slim Shady, Templeton and Little Horse dont do it for you?? Sheesh.
At least the entire trail was lined with cactus, so if you do go down... 😳
No gloves? Nutty
Maybe 5 percent of Mtbers ride trails this technical . I see this allot where trails seem to get low ratings that to me were enjoyable .
I rode airport today and got rained on.. );
Those cactus look too close for comfort!