Looks like heaven, feels like hell | Mountain Biking Blackhawk Pass on the Colorado Trail

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📺 Check out the extended cut of this video on / bkxc
If this isn't the dream, I don't know what is. We spent 7 hours out there and it was worth it.
* Our guide Robert's channel Beyond X: / @beyond-x
* Aaron's videos from the trip on his channel MTBing Adventures: / @mtbingadventures1551
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Пікірлер: 184

  • @bkxc
    @bkxc Жыл бұрын

    THERE IS NO GIVEAWAY. THERE IS NO PRIZE. MY COMMENTS LOOK LIKE THIS AND HAVE A CHECK MARK. STOP FALLING FOR SCAMS. I WILL NOT REQUIRE YOU TO BUY WALMART GIFT CARDS SO I CAN SEND YOU A BIKE!!

  • @andrewscasualmtb

    @andrewscasualmtb

    Жыл бұрын

    I don't know how people keep falling for those scams. I guess I've been looking at them since the 90s so I can see it better maybe? Idk. 🤦🤦

  • @kodi.hartMTB

    @kodi.hartMTB

    Жыл бұрын

    Just wondering why didn’t you have a mudguard for a ride like that, and why did you decide to brink your ripmo Instead of your oso

  • @Cassienope

    @Cassienope

    Жыл бұрын

    @@kodi.hartMTB I wonder why all youtubers don't run the largest mudguard they can find. Seems sort of integral to the job.

  • @mhowell13

    @mhowell13

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Sir! Class act.

  • @ericking9263

    @ericking9263

    Жыл бұрын

    @@kodi.hartMTB because ebikes aren’t allowed on any of the trails he rode in this vid except for the double track climb.

  • @Tenkara_Retiree
    @Tenkara_Retiree Жыл бұрын

    You’re absolutely right about staying active, that is the key. I just turned 60 and have over 2300 miles on my mtb so far this year. You’re an inspiration to me Brian! Ride on! 👍

  • @bkxc

    @bkxc

    Жыл бұрын

    That's what it's all about!! Keep moving.

  • @pnwadventurer9674

    @pnwadventurer9674

    Жыл бұрын

    100% especially being a new dad, can't have a dad bod anymore

  • @The_Sampler
    @The_Sampler Жыл бұрын

    Wowwww that drive looks absolutely epic, you caught it just right!

  • @bkxc

    @bkxc

    Жыл бұрын

    Most definitely!! I was amazed.

  • @HindsightFPV
    @HindsightFPV Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely epic! Been watching you for years and recently had to make a huge life change and exit a very toxic relationship. Turned to mountain biking as my escape,was lucky to get a couple hundred miles a year before and now I'm hitting 100 a month. Thanks for the inspiration Brian.

  • @bkxc

    @bkxc

    Жыл бұрын

    That is the best! KEEP IT UP!

  • @twright1211
    @twright1211 Жыл бұрын

    Wow. When you say, 'this is why we do it' and ' if this isn't the dream'. Spot on, man. Killer ride!! Freakin love it.

  • @bkxc

    @bkxc

    Жыл бұрын

    It was so, so good!

  • @StanBo_ua
    @StanBo_ua Жыл бұрын

    I have never been in USA or Canada but watching many videos from there. In my opinion, Colorado trails look best of all, it's very beautiful place especially in autumn. Hope one day I'll taste them personally 😋

  • @tomjack2677

    @tomjack2677

    Жыл бұрын

    你好宝贝

  • @CaliradoKid
    @CaliradoKid Жыл бұрын

    Ugh. This makes me want to move back to Colorado and name myself the Colofornia Kid. 😂

  • @bkxc

    @bkxc

    Жыл бұрын

    Hahahahaa

  • @abstraddic0442
    @abstraddic0442 Жыл бұрын

    This one was a beautiful beast. Great job and amazing mountain shots etc...👍 Your guardian Angel is getting plenty of work hangin around you dude.

  • @scott8290
    @scott829011 ай бұрын

    Beautiful! Not much better than ripping through the aspen groves on fine single track during peak colors! Thanks for sharing! 😎🍻

  • @danielhartwig3150
    @danielhartwig3150 Жыл бұрын

    Wow, what a trail and scenery. One of your best videos, Brian. Thanks for sharing your adventures!

  • @joebikes
    @joebikes Жыл бұрын

    Great video! Colorado is so beautiful this time of year! "Bit off more than I could shred" is so good, I'll definitely be using that in the future if you don't mind 😅

  • @davidoneill2983
    @davidoneill2983 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Love to see more of your adventures off the bike, food stops, local attractions, tourist info, etc

  • @klaudechin6785
    @klaudechin6785 Жыл бұрын

    This looks so fun. I'm just getting back into bicycling and starting light trails. Thanks for bringing us the joy and beauty of this sport.

  • @Mountainsarethebestoutwest
    @Mountainsarethebestoutwest Жыл бұрын

    This is one of my favorite videos you have ever posted. Great trail, honest suffering, amazing scenery. Thank you.

  • @bkxc

    @bkxc

    Жыл бұрын

    So glad to hear that!

  • @ibyakn
    @ibyakn Жыл бұрын

    The Forest Service did a bunch of work on the road up to Celebration so it was in the best shape I've ever seen it. This is one of my absolute favorite sections of the Colorado Trail. The descent from Blackhawk pass is hard to beat and so glad you got to finish on Stagecoach (West Cross Creek).

  • @snat6299
    @snat6299 Жыл бұрын

    One of your best videos you’ve done in a long time imho, really enjoyed watching the pain and pleasure! Beautiful views and great trails for the win!

  • @christopherhelmick2222
    @christopherhelmick2222 Жыл бұрын

    My 89-year-old mother grew up around Ouray. I showed her your opening shots of the area and the leaves. She hasn't been back there in decades. She actually teared up remembering how gorgeous it is in that area. Thank you for sharing! 😊

  • @bkxc

    @bkxc

    Жыл бұрын

    That's amazing!! I'm glad I took those shots, so beautifu!

  • @kevinlanchester42
    @kevinlanchester42 Жыл бұрын

    Wow you showed some awesome scenery Brian and the riding wasn't to shabby either. Great work.

  • @ronanderson5736
    @ronanderson5736 Жыл бұрын

    That definitely was an epic day of riding! Wow! Great job everyone!

  • @thomasboard7350
    @thomasboard7350 Жыл бұрын

    Looks amazing! I can't wait to move to Colorado next summer. Your videos have inspired me to go out and ride more, this summer was my first trip to Whistler and first (two) rides at Soquel demo forest.

  • @IBCMTB
    @IBCMTB Жыл бұрын

    oh wow. Wow!! The scenery is absolutely stunning!! 🤯 That is incredible!

  • @rogereheadbyrne4790
    @rogereheadbyrne4790 Жыл бұрын

    This is truly AWESOME!Brian you never disappoint!🙏👍

  • @AZMTB
    @AZMTB Жыл бұрын

    This stuff is dream-worthy. Some of the most incredible footage you've gotten, my friend. Wow.

  • @bkxc

    @bkxc

    Жыл бұрын

    It was an adventure!

  • @ChrisBakerElToro
    @ChrisBakerElToro Жыл бұрын

    Great video! I’m lucky to call this my home, and this is certainly one of my top rides. Excellent job of capturing it

  • @jinnabeauchemin2086
    @jinnabeauchemin2086 Жыл бұрын

    Colorado resident here, thank you for sharing!

  • @ruskracing
    @ruskracing Жыл бұрын

    Welcome to our neck of the woods! True mountain biking, Blackhawk is definitely one of the classics.

  • @bradsaxton6354
    @bradsaxton6354 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful ride. This is a " True " mountain bike ride, how they were first intended. While I have ridden St. George, Moab and such, still my favorite rides are like this one. Up in the mountains, remote and stunning scenery. Again, it's the remoteness of these rides that makes them so unique. Having been a flight nurse for 18 years, the remote locations lend to the risk involved in this type of ride. Awesome video Brian....

  • @bkxc

    @bkxc

    Жыл бұрын

    Most definitely! This is everything mountain biking should be, tough climbs, danger and plenty of fun!

  • @jamesmanning8795
    @jamesmanning8795 Жыл бұрын

    What a muddy, cold, adventure! Freaking awesome!

  • @DrumguyCiv
    @DrumguyCiv Жыл бұрын

    Epic ride. Fall, while it doesn’t last as long as it should, has some of the best riding conditions. Looking forward to the next one.

  • @valer4uk
    @valer4uk Жыл бұрын

    Wow,what a place!!!thanks for your video, really. enjoyed watching

  • @justinl8075
    @justinl8075 Жыл бұрын

    great ride, inspired to go for a ride now. thanks!

  • @tortillasarenotbiceps7622
    @tortillasarenotbiceps7622 Жыл бұрын

    1) GORGEOUS terrain. 2) You can keep that mud. 3) That is Squatch country. 4) Nature is beautiful because it takes us to our primordial beginnings. We are descendants of nature, so we're inclined to sense an invocation of our heritage and birthright. 🙂 5) Thank you for taking on another ful-filled adventure.

  • @bbb3k
    @bbb3k Жыл бұрын

    This was an AWESOME video to watch. Wow is all I can say. Love it.

  • @Biking_with_Akiva
    @Biking_with_Akiva Жыл бұрын

    What an amazing ride some sketchy moments and fantastic views thanks for sharing 💪🏾💯

  • @RobinsBikeAdventures
    @RobinsBikeAdventures Жыл бұрын

    Stunning scenery! Makes me want to ride the Colorado Trail :). It's been on my bucket list for a while, but so far I haven't gotten around to it....

  • @camerongordon2378
    @camerongordon2378 Жыл бұрын

    This looks awesome

  • @Ciprian.Avarvarei
    @Ciprian.Avarvarei Жыл бұрын

    Nice trails, man!!! Awesome landscapes also🤩 Greetings from Romania 🇷🇴

  • @sherwin3williams
    @sherwin3williams Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful trails and views. MTB heaven

  • @philgunn6803
    @philgunn6803 Жыл бұрын

    What an amazing trail & such awesome views! Thanks for taking us along with you. I discovered cheap diapers are great for drying out shoes and you can keep reusing. I still using some from 14 years ago

  • @bkxc

    @bkxc

    Жыл бұрын

    That's great!!

  • @DK5ONV
    @DK5ONV Жыл бұрын

    GOSH...look at all this beautiful Impressions of Mother Nature. Stunning, Breath taking...Mind blowing all these Colors of the Fall. And there's already light Snow Ground. My Bike was looking exactly same muddy as yours. On the Way home I came across the Industry Park and stopped at a do it yourself Car Wash with Pressure Power Washers. After I got my Bike Mudd free it felt like having 8Ibs less of Weight. Thx for the Video & happy Weekend from southwest Germany 💯👍🙋‍♂

  • @jamesdoonbeg
    @jamesdoonbeg Жыл бұрын

    Amazing Brian!

  • @adamweb
    @adamweb Жыл бұрын

    Amazing drone shots at the beginning!

  • @17even
    @17even11 ай бұрын

    Maaan. The Ibis is a beast on the trails

  • @thim8009
    @thim8009 Жыл бұрын

    Grew up in Dgo. Started Mtb in 1984 there.

  • @tonyespinosa2083
    @tonyespinosa2083 Жыл бұрын

    One of your best ever!

  • @strenkp
    @strenkp Жыл бұрын

    Wau, blue square the best! What a colors, what a trail this Stagecoach!

  • @Dorkbike
    @Dorkbike Жыл бұрын

    Hey kids, now THIS is mountain biking. Another great ride adventure.

  • @robertcanales3910
    @robertcanales3910 Жыл бұрын

    Lachlan Morton just broke the speed record on the whole CT by over 10 hours. Your video helps show how crazy that is!

  • @bkxc

    @bkxc

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow! That is really something!

  • @deinera7908
    @deinera7908 Жыл бұрын

    Colorado is one of my favourite places to ride a bike and is so beautiful 😍

  • @mrdr89
    @mrdr89 Жыл бұрын

    Great video. More Colorado!

  • @BrianVaughn
    @BrianVaughn Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely epic ride in the back country.

  • @chrismallory3172
    @chrismallory3172 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic looking views and trail...

  • @kodi.hartMTB
    @kodi.hartMTB Жыл бұрын

    That’s an insane trail 👌👌

  • @tonynapont1804
    @tonynapont1804 Жыл бұрын

    another awesome job!! great views. trail one mud flap

  • @daverotors
    @daverotors Жыл бұрын

    What you're saying about this trail just reminded me of one of Yoan Barelli's last videos: "Everything becomes a pro line if you're going fast enough"

  • @bkxc

    @bkxc

    Жыл бұрын

    Hahaha, that's the truth!

  • @chad1512
    @chad1512 Жыл бұрын

    Rode in Crested Butte about a week ago. It is Gorgeous!

  • @sebastianwhalin743
    @sebastianwhalin743 Жыл бұрын

    You can also go up the east fork trail if you prefer a single-track climb.

  • @Powermoose1TV
    @Powermoose1TV Жыл бұрын

    What a descent. My arms would have been pumped out!

  • @pnwadventurer9674
    @pnwadventurer9674 Жыл бұрын

    I've been wanting to ride through mud like that so I can see how my tires do, how thedrivetrain keeps up, techy stuffy know, I love it, shows you're putting it through some shit

  • @johnglynn7795
    @johnglynn7795 Жыл бұрын

    Brian, Sawadee krap from Bangkok. WOW, how spectacular!! God's country for sure. Thank you for sharing his incredible ride! Ride that E Bike regarding altitudes above 5000 ft. Blue skies...

  • @leejohnson8719
    @leejohnson8719 Жыл бұрын

    Epic ride. Looks fantastic on a 4k 70" tv. 😄

  • @johntanchin2545
    @johntanchin2545 Жыл бұрын

    colorado is gorgeous!!!

  • @sampol6763
    @sampol6763 Жыл бұрын

    Love it ☺️

  • @willienillie6337
    @willienillie6337 Жыл бұрын

    Maybe July would be dry and warm ride. Thanks for sharing your adventure.

  • @GGori_99
    @GGori_99 Жыл бұрын

    I need to change to atleast 2k so the bushes on ur video dont keep falling apart the pixels.. well this is very great video as always Brian !! Thanks for the experience..

  • @adamb.4585
    @adamb.4585 Жыл бұрын

    Epic dude!!!

  • @onmissionmtb9722
    @onmissionmtb9722 Жыл бұрын

    Sick video I love riding in CO! I'm hoping to ride in Colorado with Adam next time Im back from Kijabe.

  • @andrewdwight934
    @andrewdwight934 Жыл бұрын

    Ahhh. Life's greatest paradox. I like this version of it: "Don't trade what you want most for what you want now".

  • @lagwall
    @lagwall Жыл бұрын

    Wow... EPIC!

  • @tomassanesson902
    @tomassanesson902 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome epik trail 👍🤘💪❤❤❤

  • @toppertechandmotivationals2100
    @toppertechandmotivationals2100 Жыл бұрын

    Your riding is owsome

  • @pahadiridermj1056
    @pahadiridermj1056 Жыл бұрын

    Grate man 🤘💯❤❤❤👌👌i love jungle ride ❤👌💯love from India🇮🇳

  • @paulmofyourhand
    @paulmofyourhand Жыл бұрын

    Have you looked into a DC to DC charger? That'll keep the batteries topped off from the alternator when the engine is running. Then it won't draw power from the starter battery when the vehicle isn't actively being charged by the alternator.

  • @dimitrypavlov8388
    @dimitrypavlov8388 Жыл бұрын

    That was insane) cheers

  • @GustavoOio
    @GustavoOio Жыл бұрын

    8:16 What a life lesson! Nicest videos!!!! xD

  • @scottbowers5019
    @scottbowers5019 Жыл бұрын

    The best view of any of your video library! You are amazing! You name should be Nike , cause you go for it!

  • @bkxc

    @bkxc

    Жыл бұрын

    Hahaha, thanks so much Scott!

  • @shelbygonzales1019
    @shelbygonzales1019 Жыл бұрын

    So beautiful

  • @glenn309
    @glenn309 Жыл бұрын

    Currently sat in my second week of a broken collar bone. Praying for the trail!

  • @bkxc

    @bkxc

    Жыл бұрын

    Argh, hate that! One day at a time.

  • @JamesLG4
    @JamesLG4 Жыл бұрын

    watch about 15 secs and stopped the video. I realized this one is going to need to be watched on the TV this evening and not on my phone screen!

  • @bryanlewis8891
    @bryanlewis8891 Жыл бұрын

    Epic !!

  • @thilinakumara1731
    @thilinakumara1731 Жыл бұрын

    Beautifull place wow.....😍🥰😘

  • @piercewasmund2042
    @piercewasmund2042 Жыл бұрын

    Great!

  • @willlanier4319
    @willlanier4319 Жыл бұрын

    If I look at the scenery, I become part of the scenery! 😆

  • @bkxc

    @bkxc

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha exactly!

  • @mtbville
    @mtbville Жыл бұрын

    So close to 500k 🤩🤘🔥

  • @bkxc

    @bkxc

    Жыл бұрын

    Very close!

  • @sumiga1
    @sumiga1 Жыл бұрын

    Saludos amigo ! Great video. 🎃

  • @4KMTBRider
    @4KMTBRider Жыл бұрын

    Incredible scenery! Not keen on that peanut butter mud though 🤣

  • @BGWordneemig
    @BGWordneemig Жыл бұрын

    REaly nice RIDE! You go on a ride like this when you have new brake pads! :D

  • @BGWordneemig
    @BGWordneemig Жыл бұрын

    When we ride with my friend VT, i saved myself many times, because he is so strong! Just Climb, and Climb, and more and more! :D

  • @bkxc

    @bkxc

    Жыл бұрын

    Hahaha yes!

  • @TheEllionn
    @TheEllionn Жыл бұрын

    Have you thought about getting a trail dog? I think it would be so cool. Great video as always. Greetings from Brazil.

  • @codylockard3645
    @codylockard3645 Жыл бұрын

    That looks like a blast. Will you be stopping by Gunnison while you’re in Colorado?

  • @michalwiktorow2188
    @michalwiktorow2188 Жыл бұрын

    If i may, Sir - "Magura MT7". 😎

  • @donaldmorrill1636
    @donaldmorrill1636 Жыл бұрын

    I have ridden about 5 hrs of the Colorado Trail and understand the high altitude effect. Sapping to say the least! Love Carvers Brewing food and beers. Am I allowed to ask where your wife is on this trip?

  • @guff2100
    @guff2100 Жыл бұрын

    Need a Mudhugger (Mud Guard) on the front! :D

  • @farhadhayat9716
    @farhadhayat9716 Жыл бұрын

    what is the microphone set up you have for one person and for when you have two people. Audio is flawless!

  • @Drogos79
    @Drogos79 Жыл бұрын

    Oh u lucky bastard, u lucked out with that amazing weather...what a treat!! When was that exactly?!

  • @bkxc

    @bkxc

    Жыл бұрын

    It worked out well! I always have a Trailforks / Strava link in the description if you're curious about the specifics: www.trailforks.com/ridelog/view/45249573/

  • @jaderainhans9095
    @jaderainhans9095 Жыл бұрын

    I live in colorado and one thing I wanted to ask was how do you handle sandy loose dirt that sink ur wheel in a inch or two.

  • @pnwadventurer9674
    @pnwadventurer9674 Жыл бұрын

    The way I zero down a muddy trail ride is by it's grade and how downhill it is, if there's puddles, I stear clear, but if the rain has good runoff ability then I'll still ride it, it's ok to ride in rain and also if it's a low popularity trail way out in the middle of the forest then meh it'll be ok, I still do my part though and avoid highly saturated spots

  • @Anonymous-jm3mg
    @Anonymous-jm3mg Жыл бұрын

    Wish I could do a run with you all. Don't think my Costco Northrock would hold up.... I probably wouldn't either.

  • @jands0903
    @jands0903 Жыл бұрын

    celebration lake! did you check out the salamanders?

  • @mistert1097
    @mistert1097 Жыл бұрын

    I was hoping you would be catching up with Alex-singletrack

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