We enjoyed the heck out of building boulderdash and sunset...unique trails and really unique builds. Stoked you liked them! When you stopped and said "trying to see if there's like another weird rock slab, nah I think that's the one" haha your Spidey sense was correct... There was an alt line slab, you just looked the wrong direction. At 12:15 in your video, look to your right and you'll see the entrance. :) Anytime you're in town, reach out. I know you know some locals but we can always get you set up with somebody including one of the builders of any of these trails, if you ever want a tow in, info on hidden alt lines or just some insight into how a trail was built. :) cool vid man! P. S. One time watching a local cruise through that rock garden at the end or hanging on their rear wheel through it and you'd have all the confidence you needed. ;)

@bkxc

3 ай бұрын

Fantastic! Hope I did your trails justice, it was a great ride!!

That cactus garden climb is absolutely no joke. I made the mistake of doing alone one time and had almost nothing left when I got to the top.

@bkxc

3 ай бұрын

Hahaha, yup!! I did it twice

Gopro does these trails no justice. I hit sunset ridge once or twice a year and it seems to get gnarlier every time. Well done! 💯🤙

@bkxc

3 ай бұрын

Very cool!! It's a beast

I’m with you man. I have buddies who get so pissed when they don’t hit a move and I could care less. Sure I’m tempted to try big moves but if I don’t I never feel bad about it.

@bkxc

3 ай бұрын

Yup, onward and upward!

Hawes ain't no joke! Hit hawes the first time 1 year after I started mountain biking and fell off the side of one of the trails, ripped my biking shorts, and lost my keys. Had to ride back to where I crashed to find my keys and ride down it again before it got dark, good times. (I fell off to the right of the trail and was caught by a bush near where you are at 23:00)

@bkxc

3 ай бұрын

Oh man!!! Losing the keys is the WORST!!

Thank you for filming fails and first times. I love hearing all the self talk, very real.

@bkxc

3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

Correct we go through the hood “Las Sendit” and sometimes do a partial shuttle up Bush Hwy>Usery Pass Rd which can shave off 700’.

@bkxc

3 ай бұрын

That makes sense!

Brian, I appreciate the caution and humility when condtions warrant such. Any black diamond on-site ride should garner respect for the terrain and procede safely. We understand your sponsors contractual obligations, having the picture n' picture, alleviates some of the over saturation. Bottom line, your video production values are solid, the rides challenging, your commentary educational.

@bkxc

3 ай бұрын

Thanks a ton Bruce! Glad to hear that!!

so i’m driving up to hawes right now… and this video pops up! i pulled over to watch it… fantastic brain! i can’t believe you do those thing by just riding up to it the first time. also i really love the techy climb sections on sunset. that climb is the wrong way lol. i’ve done that before and i was too spent to do sunset ridge for the first time. i had to take another easier trail down.

@bkxc

3 ай бұрын

Haha, that's great timing!! Hope you had a good ride

Love Boulder dash! Doing it as a night ride is something else! That last feature made me second guess myself, especially at night. Haha, but you are right. It's definitely a full commitment. Awesome riding!

@bkxc

3 ай бұрын

Wow, I can only imagine riding that crazy stuff at night!!

Yeah Brian, that looked fun! You’re smart playing it safe when you’re solo. Happy St. Patrick’s!🍀🤘

@bkxc

3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

I enjoyed helping with building Boulder Dash and I’m glad you could enjoy it!

@bkxc

3 ай бұрын

That’s great to hear!

Always looking forward to watching this channel!

@bkxc

3 ай бұрын

Love to hear it!

Some of those cacti are just massive! Good video and awesome looking trails.

@bkxc

3 ай бұрын

They're YUUUUUGE!

31:22 pretty sure your ghost rider is beside you ripping down too... Weird and freaky shadow!

@bkxc

3 ай бұрын

Hahaha yes!

Amazing trail

Lots of KZreadrs I watch have all been riding Hawes lately! Great video bro!

@bkxc

3 ай бұрын

It’s a good time for it!

Great video thanx !!

Good stuff!

@bkxc

3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Good thing you found a little dirt out there

@bkxc

3 ай бұрын

Yep!! Some good stuff

love Hawes...gret job to the trail stewards!

@bkxc

3 ай бұрын

Such a great system!

Heck yeah bro! 🤙 Shredding

@bkxc

3 ай бұрын

Thanks!!

Thanks for the vid! Felt very relatable to this video. It's refreshing to see the hesitation and self talk. Guess I'm not the only one, albeit I'm gabbing about small drops on blues and your handling rock gardens on double blacks. Got to start somewhere, I guess.

@bkxc

3 ай бұрын

Of course! One step at a time

I love Hawes, my parents have a place a few mins from Hawes so I take an annual break from the wet PNW winter and go visit them every year haha

@bkxc

2 ай бұрын

That's great!

Normally i see sponsored drinks and go "yeah whatever" but if i see that salt stuff in a store or something, id give em a shot. Pre workout works quite well, but it tastes like... Whatever color it is

@bkxc

2 ай бұрын

I'm a believer!

Give yourself credit where it’s deserved. You got most of those tight technical climbs. Great video

@bkxc

3 ай бұрын

I am so happy about that! They were TOUGH

Amazing trails. I’d love to try these. It’s cold and wet in the Uk right now. My dropper post failed last year and I’ve had to put something unmoving on till I can fund a new one. Happy trails!

@bkxc

3 ай бұрын

Hope you make it out to the USA some day, it's worth the trip!

Met a local rattle snake there last Tuesday. What a beautiful creature! Gave me a nice hiss 😂Awesome trails for my first visit! Will be back for sure!

@bkxc

3 ай бұрын

Hahaha wow!!

Love it, good work man. I was just there a few weeks ago.....the Boulderdash features were hard enough, I decided to pass on Sunset. I'll have to get it next time! Hawes is so good though, RMR and High Ridge were my favorites.....I'll definitely be back for more!

@bkxc

3 ай бұрын

Yes! I also missed Big Sister that a lot of folks enjoyed!

Fun to watch you do more Hawes this morning. Did I already mention Wenatchee trails?😊 Most people do ride up through the neighborhood on that side of the system.

@bkxc

3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!!

I lived in Arizona for 3 years and Hawes is a great system however always liked Pemberton Loop a little more on my Wreckoning.

@bkxc

3 ай бұрын

Very cool! I haven't taken a look at that one

Genial amigo gran video Saludos

@bkxc

3 ай бұрын

Gracias!!

That looks like a very challenging trail. Bring lots of water! There's no shame in rewarding yourself with a motel room and a shower. Especially as we get older. I'm not comfortable on the phone either. I make an exception for family and close friends.

@bkxc

3 ай бұрын

Glad it wasn't too hot out that day, got lucky!!

Haha I never noticed my bike making tons of noise until I started filming now it's every creak coming from the bike is extremely loud. I love your videos thanks for bringing great content in a sea of KZread junk. Ordered me some of that Hydration drink stuff to give it a try.

@bkxc

3 ай бұрын

Haha, exactly!! It stands out so much in the videos.

I also ride IBIS. It makes me feel a bit cooler to see you on it. lol 8)

I've tried to study trails on KZread and ultimately you just have to ride them to know them

@bkxc

3 ай бұрын

100%, KZread is pretty much just a travel brochure. I don't think I've ever been able to watch a video and then actually ace some crazy feature. Gotta see it to believe it!

nice vid - it's my feeling that not every feature on every trail is meant to be sent 1st time and i have no shame in saving some stuff for next time :)

@bkxc

3 ай бұрын

I like that approach!

love your vids , too much lmnt

@hutchinsonsadventures4678

3 ай бұрын

thats one awesome ride... wow..

@Dodger1999

3 ай бұрын

Agree these videos are becoming infomercials

@bkxc

3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the ride! You're either paying $3 a month on Patreon to directly support the channel and get ad-free and longer videos, or paying with your time with my sponsors. Either way, it's the only way I'm able to keep the channel alive.

Watched in hurricane Utah and I'm riding something new and the offroad games

@bkxc

3 ай бұрын

Very cool!!

Time to get a bike bro😂

Im pretty sure the hd6 is a burly bike for burly intentions. But I gotta say that the Ripmo has grown on me. You were excellent on that bike

@bkxc

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, it was solid!!

easy to run out of gas after climbing upper hawes and THEN cactus garden.. im not a fan 🤨 there's a road nearby but last time i went the gate was closed. where you started the fun @3:38 i was able to clean today, in 3 short segments. that is to say, no hiking for the first time out of prolly 6 attempts. woohoo!

@bkxc

3 ай бұрын

Oh man, that's fantastic!! Love getting those big wins.

Citrus salt!!! Chocolate on the other hand is ..... 🤣 Are those Calirado Kid gloves?

@bkxc

3 ай бұрын

Haha, I never really got into the chocolate stuff!! Yup love the excuse gloves

Brian, welcome to my backyard here @ Hawes for some awesome MTB'n. Would enjoy taking you out to dinner. Please feel free to contact me. If not, definitely eat @ Red White & Brew!!!

@bkxc

3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!! This little trip was a few weeks back

I know most people will say Sedona or South Mountain, but I think Hawes has the best mtb in AZ.

@bkxc

3 ай бұрын

It's pretty great!

Do you miss your ripmo? That’s the thought going thru my head as you’re hike a biking

@bkxc

3 ай бұрын

I'm feeling pretty good on this bike!!

The HD6 sure is a big bike. How would you compare it to the Ripmo you had before? Seems like everyone's going bigger and bigger--where does it end?

@bkxc

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, it's definitely a little tougher to get some of the tight techy climbing challenges. But I feel much more confident on the downhill

I'm with you there with phone calls, buddy. I've no issue striking up a conversation with strangers, but phone calls always get me hesitating.

@bkxc

3 ай бұрын

Hahaha, yep

Where’s the BKXC stem cap?

@bkxc

3 ай бұрын

Trail One stealth cap now!

How many packs of LMNT can you consume in one day?

@bkxc

3 ай бұрын

I've been out riding for hours and hours, sweating buckets and done five full packets!

@PNW_Adventures0729

3 ай бұрын

@@bkxc Do you think it’s ok to consume 2-3 a day if you’re consistently active!? Like 5 times a week. I like to go to the gym and mountain bike and sometimes I do both the same day!

2:25 Half liter or one liter?

@bkxc

2 ай бұрын

Half liter!

Do you have any plans for a new bike anytime soon? If so, what are you thinking on the make and model?

@michaelgunawan2319

3 ай бұрын

Why does he need a new bike? Bikes last years if taken care of.

@SwampDonkey0504

3 ай бұрын

@@michaelgunawan2319 where did I say he needs one? I asked if he was planning on it. He was sponsored and was receiving bikes every year from one brand. Now that he’s not sponsored by a brand it would be interesting to see what he would go with if and when he does decide to.

@flemming_j_

3 ай бұрын

@@SwampDonkey0504He Got this bike about 3 months ago. I do not Think he thinking about that, but you never know 👍🏻

@gregmaness6026

3 ай бұрын

Everyone needs a new bike….I will say it. n+1 😂

@bkxc

3 ай бұрын

No plans for a new bike!

any problem with this bike ?

@bkxc

3 ай бұрын

It's been solid!

Dood…you could not have picked a tougher way to get to Sunset Ridge or Boulder Dash. Next time hit up us locals…we will show you around.

@rickkoehler3796

3 ай бұрын

I’m out there a couple times a week. What is the preferred route for these?

Oreos don't taste as good as they used to.

@bkxc

3 ай бұрын

I feel the same!

Splitting headache that pierces your skull ☠️ Guess my hydration routine is shit, all I drink is water 😅

@bkxc

3 ай бұрын

If it works for you, keep going! But I needed some help.

if you are still in AZ i would invite you up to Pine, but its too muddy from the snow we got yesterday! how long you around these parts?

@bkxc

3 ай бұрын

This was a few weeks back!

Amazing trail

@bkxc

3 ай бұрын

Loved it!