I'm not sure if I'm more impressed about his riding skills or that the bike survives this torture. But I'm definitely impressed by him not being scared to death when going along the cliff!
the bike could be one of those high-quality and expensive one, probably made of carbon and all that stuff that can take all those shakes and thumps from certain height.
as crazy as it is to drive down there, im mostly impressed that there was someone before this, finding, marking, building, trying the trail! ...deep respect to the pathfinders!
I road it about 40 years ago no suspension no GPS no real trail markers,the occasional cairn just a basic description from one of the pioneers. Thanks for the trip down memory lane!
Four of us rode the Portal trail by Full moon with no front lights, 2 of us had tail lights so we rode following 2 red lights...this was NOT by choice the guide (a friend of a friend ) got us lost and we got caught out..... a 9am start we should have been done by 2....luckily we had food and water just never thought we would need lights...it was the most amazing and scary ride of my life and something i do not recommend doing but i'll never forget it !!!
I rode Portal in about '98. I think back then, you rode up the atv slicrock trail, Poison Spider, then down Portal. Once I walked past the 'death' spot, I had one of the most amazing rides in over 30 years of mt biking. I couldn't believe how dialed and in the zone I was as I ripped down all that rocky stuff. To this day, not sure what got into me, but my steel hardtail and I felt like world cup champs.
Yeah I did that exact route on my hard tail back in the day. That was the whole thing about riding on dangerous technical stuff, you have to have total concentration and everything else just disappears. Went back a couple of times, last time was on a Turner 5 spot, pure heaven.
It is a near-death experience. The little yellow sign around the middle days to dismount since people have died at that section. Personally I would be annoyed if I was that guy who was dismounted and this rider flies by 1-2 feet from the cliff edge right from behind me. You hit one rock wrong and that can be it for your life.
I have a friend who did a trail half this intense. He was by himself, crashed, lost consciousness, and woke up 2 hours later when somebody saw him. This was 3 years ago. He has not been able to get on a bike since.
I almost sh!t my heart out when you dropped off that rock ledge (16:50) and rode straight ahead and came to a dead stop on another kill you ledge. Awesome!
Insane riding - I was glued to the screen for the entire trail. You have become one AMAZING rider Brian. I'm speechless. Please warn people that try to emulate you how thin the line is between death and having an epic time. Kudos.
I discovered the MTB in 1995. I have noticed since finally upgrading to a new MTB after 20 years that the trails are all made for/by 26 inch wheel bikes. Much harder to use my 29er on lots of the switchbacks and of course those mile wide bars! But, after a few rides I was smiling ear to ear. It is like rediscovering the sport! Upgrading from a 1998 GT Zaskar LE to a 2022 Specialized Sworks EVO PRO is mind blowing. Ride to Live, Live to Ride.
Me too. But there are videos on youtube of people doing this kind of stuff who died subsequently, e.g. Caminito del rey sony handycam. That guy finally fell on some other climb. At some point in time taking more and more risk will kill you for sure.
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OMG!!!!... scroll to 15:00 and see a real ride. My heart was at my throat. NO FREAKING WAY would I call this adventure. This is torture. You guys are NUTS!....BUT SUPER GREAT VIDEO. I FELT LIKE I WAS ON A RIDE. I was on the edge of my seat all the way. I knocked over a few books, papers and magazines while watching. I heard myself scream out loud a few times. MAY GOD SURROUND you boys with his SAFETY ANGELS. You are taking such huge risks. GOD BLESS YOU.
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I absolutely love how enthusiastic you are and how much you enjoy MTB. As someone who’s just bought a MTB it’s really uplifting and encouraging. However, I’d be on the floor crying my eyes out within about 20 seconds of being on that portal. I was terrified sitting on my sofa watching it
Brian, I've been an avid viewer for about 5-6 years now but I did wain in my regularity for a few years just recently (had a big off left me a quadriplegic and had some healing to do). But you keep posting content like that again and I'll be here to see it like clock work. Thank you.
The quality of your adventures are superior. Your personality and the way you narrate a trail is amazing. I like your videos and I feel I can learn some skills by just watching. I would never do that Mohab ride as I’m 66 years old and I only have a few years left and I don’t want to cut it short. Ha ha. I even watched a few of the commercials and ordered some whiskey glasses. Happy holidays
Thanks for taking me on one of my favorite rides. Been off the bike and out of the country for almost two years and it was almost like I was right there with you. Great video work. Great riding.
The fact that you were that many miles in before you reached Portal, then dominated it that hard, and said you didn't see how that was an expert line while going through that level of jank Blows My Mind!
I can even tell just through the video how good you've gotten riding trails, balls of steel on those cliff edges....riding right up to the edge straight on and braking....no joke my palms are sweaty writing this, even hate to admit I squirmed and looked away at some parts along Portal....scenery is UNREAL though, keep it up and be careful out there!
Normally i'm not even into this type of content and just discovered this video, had me speechless ! i love how you react, interact with us, the scenery is awesome and your bike skills ! Masterpiece 🔥 Have a great day, and ride safe 🙂
I went to Moab in 1994 and the Portal was my favorite trail of the four I did. It was early September and I had the trail to myself. These newer videos show how eroded this trail is compared to when I rode it. I would love to one day get back there to ride again and do the Portal and Porcupine Rim.
I hear you, I rode Moab back in like 1997, I don’t remember the portal trail but did ride slick rock of course. I went back last year and rode Cpt Ahab, love that trail!
Well said sir... We did it the year before(1st wk of November '93) and I recall feeling like we were breaking trail on the section along the highway at the end😊 Man-o-man... 30 years ago😉
Wow, these trails are absolutely incredible ........ My hat goes off to you for being able to ride these. Hopefully I can make it out West to ride one day. 👍
I'm not going to lie, that looked amazing, terrifying and not much fun. Your riding technique is incredible! I'd have been carrying my bike across several bits that you made look easy to go up and down. Incredible trail and the scenery is stunning! Thanks for sharing!
Southern UT has a reputation for being terrifyingly beautiful in that it is ridiculously stunning to look at, but doing so is likely to get your dead in someway or another. :D
I am not one to even ride a bike but this was more thrilling than most movies I have seen. This is ridiculously insane! People do this for fun?! Man I live a sheltered and pathetic life lmao. Stay safe bud and keep up the amazing content!
I would check out the megavalanche guys too. That shit is nuts, but in a slightly different way since they fly through snow from the top of mountains as well
@@Lootroq That race is absolutely nuts. Not at the technical level of the Portal trail but just the sheer length, number of riders and speed of it makes it super crazy.
I think yu'd like it, it would a lomgway tho. I've dirt biked some remote trail and just when I thought it couldnt get any further into nowhere, there'd be hikers. This one old man, all 6 ft 3" of him, had no pack, no water and had a robe on. Looked just like Jesus Chjrist in movie. Purposely striding up. I was freaked out, wasnt sure if I was seeing it right. When I got back to the cabin, I was l;oking the map over.... there was an access trail not 6 miles to the bottom. Never noticed it before.
Brian must have zero fear of heights! That’s too much for me. I can’t get that close to the edge of cliffs, even on my own 2 feet. Anyway great vid. Thanks for taking us on the ride that I will probably never experience otherwise. 🙏🏻
Man I can NOT handle exposure, and that level of tech scares me shitless. And in combination... HELL NO! Probably no other video gave me this much anxiety!
This was my first "ride-along on a trail bike" video. OMG, that was AWESOME !!! I don't ride, but for me, that was an intense adventure !!! Thanks for this video, Gentlemen... really cool.
Man I’m really impressed with your riding skills. The lines you choose, your quick reflexes and the pace you maintain just shows your love for MTBing and your dedication. Much love to you brother from India 🇮🇳. Keep rocking and go gnarly❤️🎉
I love that you bike Utah so much. You might as well claim residency here in Southern Utah so that you feel at home each time you ride here. Love the videos, stay safe and have fun.
super inspirational and fun video. your boring trails at the start is what I call fun and where i am at. but love to watch the scary parts that i could never do. thanks for posting.
Really nice riding. Definitely the most gut-wrenching Moab video I have seen. Thank you for sharing: This is as close as I will ever get to that trail!
This is the first MTB video I ever saw and I've been hooked ever since. Also started riding myself. No downhilling yet xD But we'll get there. Love content like this!
great skill sets!!! rode the portal twice and it never gets easier. hahah..started from the poison spider trailhead. no easy route to get there ...super video.👍👍🍾🍾
Man, I rode the Slick Rock trail over Moab year ago that that was at the very top of my ability. Was an absolute joy and nightmare to get through that, a huge rush. This... damn. Well done. That trail looks dangerous even for walking in some places. There's no two ways about it, Southern UT, especially the Moab area, is out of this world beautiful and crazy.
I show these biking videos to my son at dinner to distract him and it works great but after watching this video I see why. This is intense. Nice work man.
What amazes me more is not that the guy is riding along the edge of a cliff, but with what enthusiasm and excitement he passes every obstacle. He is absolutely focused on the road and, combined with his skills, this allows him to drive quickly and efficiently even on the edge of a cliff, overtaking another hurried cyclist. If he sees an opportunity to drive better, he takes a bike and drives through the site again. The crazy rocks he's riding on are really impressive. This is an exorbitant level of off-road driving. I am very inspired by such people.
You’re a wicked ass rider my man. Good content. Love how you enjoy the sport so much, you can tell by your commentary and reactions on trail you love mountain biking. Such a sick hobby, cant wait to shred this weekend.
Thanks 🙏. I grew up in western slope Colorado/Utah and I remember forging out trials going down the foothills. This was way more defined but similar stunning rugged beauty
Mag 7 is named for the 7 trails it links together into one spectacular traverse: Getaway, Bull Run, Arth's Corner, Little Canyon, Gold Bar Rim, Golden Spike, Poison Spider, and Portal.
I’m a rider myself and done few trails that didn’t go so well overall,,little beat up. I totally understand how difficult some are but never in my life would I ever attempt that ,I have the HIGHEST RESPECT for your bravery and challenges you look for,,can’t say enough how amazing it was to watch,the view was also totally awesome as well,I will carry this one with me on my travels.cheers to your riding partner as well,,,good luck finding next adventure
I’m pretty sure we were in Moab Jeepin’ when you guys were there filming this. Moab is amazing no matter how you experience it. Would highly recommend Falcon Flow for a shorter trail that’s really fun. I’d call it a blue.
BKXC, you're getting fast and skilled! It's funny how everybody has strong points that they tend to diminish, this trail is every bit 3x Black for technical riding. And, you're just a really great technical rider. 6 foot drops with decent landings are cake compared to what you did on Portal.
I watched this while riding the exercise bike. I swear I stopped pedaling a few times during Portal out of fear and didn’t even realize I was doing it.
@@SuperChuckRaney yeah until you pedal strike or catch your bar on a rock or limb/tree, lots of variables to think about, none of which are worth risking your life over. I’m sure it’s not that deadly but me it’s more about knowing that exposure is right there next to you.
This was your first run down down portal and you were able to tackle some of those lines so naturally. Your reaction timing and line choice is nuts. How do you carry balls that big up that high?
Oh my god I loved this video but you GOTTA stop riding up on edges like that and braking at the last minute. It's only a matter of time before a mechanical failure causes something really bad. Please walk up to the edge if you want to go there!! That's so dangerous! D:
This got my anxiety up, my god. I’ve enjoyed seeing how you’ve progressed as a rider throughout the years but I’m a little concerned about the pure cockiness displayed on this ride. Dude, you came up to a sign that said “DISMOUNT NOW” and you blew threw it only until you reached an obstruction. The complete disregard for safety is concerning especially for the kids who watch your videos. I get it… you were in the groove and high off endorphins but you’re not just some random Joe out riding. You almost have half a million subscribers and many impressionable minds watching. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying don’t ride double blacks with massive exposure. I just think you’re undercutting the possibly of actually dying on a trail like this with actions like this.
He commented on the danger of the trail throught the video, even mentioning the underskilled and unprepared riders, and how the trail was potentially deadly. He commented the whole time on the trail's difficulty. And, if you didn't notice, he both stopped, as well as backed off and rolled in (short smash cut) through the dismount sign as well as slowed down or stopped on any sections he needed to.
I physically could ride this trail but with my stress and anxiety I could never. I would definitely fall and also would definitely need better suspension. Sick ride man
I'm not sure if I'm more impressed about his riding skills or that the bike survives this torture. But I'm definitely impressed by him not being scared to death when going along the cliff!
the bike could be one of those high-quality and expensive one, probably made of carbon and all that stuff that can take all those shakes and thumps from certain height.
yeah, those "around the cliff" shots made me a bit tense.
he is afraid but he can overcome that fear
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I couldve gotten down that so much faster than you. Cause I would've fell right off the edge. 😂 Beautiful place.
ahaahah
@Get on the cross and don’t look back gesundheit
I thought he was going off the edge himself a few times there, got me yelling ‘Stop, Stop, oh man these crazy dudes’ 😂😂 great vid!💯
It must be really rough on that terrain that you're riding on WOW I really like the rough terrain in the grit it has
Totally.
Haha, beat you to the bottom!
Oh... shnits...
as crazy as it is to drive down there, im mostly impressed that there was someone before this, finding, marking, building, trying the trail!
...deep respect to the pathfinders!
Go Moab Trailmix!
These paths are used by ancient local people.
I road it about 40 years ago no suspension no GPS no real trail markers,the occasional cairn just a basic description from one of the pioneers. Thanks for the trip down memory lane!
Yep, hardtail Jamis Dakota that my mom bought for me at Paradise Bikes in Crested Butte.
Four of us rode the Portal trail by Full moon with no front lights, 2 of us had tail lights so we rode following 2 red lights...this was NOT by choice the guide (a friend of a friend ) got us lost and we got caught out..... a 9am start we should have been done by 2....luckily we had food and water just never thought we would need lights...it was the most amazing and scary ride of my life and something i do not recommend doing but i'll never forget it !!!
Holy moly!! Sounds like a crazy adventure
Holy shiiiiiit 🤯
I rode Portal in about '98. I think back then, you rode up the atv slicrock trail, Poison Spider, then down Portal. Once I walked past the 'death' spot, I had one of the most amazing rides in over 30 years of mt biking. I couldn't believe how dialed and in the zone I was as I ripped down all that rocky stuff. To this day, not sure what got into me, but my steel hardtail and I felt like world cup champs.
I rode 98 or 99, can’t remember. Treacherous for sure, and I do remember I 🌮 front wheel on last decent and had to walk. Just a memory now.
@Get on the cross and don’t look back lol dumb
I CHANGED MY UNDERWEAR EVERY TWO DAYS.
The atmosphere the motion the fearless you are and the train that you're riding on really cool bike
Yeah I did that exact route on my hard tail back in the day. That was the whole thing about riding on dangerous technical stuff, you have to have total concentration and everything else just disappears. Went back a couple of times, last time was on a Turner 5 spot, pure heaven.
Man, for a recreational MTB rider like me, this looks like near-death experience every moment! I am impressed!
It is a near-death experience. The little yellow sign around the middle days to dismount since people have died at that section. Personally I would be annoyed if I was that guy who was dismounted and this rider flies by 1-2 feet from the cliff edge right from behind me. You hit one rock wrong and that can be it for your life.
@@MT-dz5fx they should mount TV cameras there and we can watch people go off the edge.
@CadenDrewery entertainment
Much respectguys, but I think you're out of your f*ing minds! This video gave me nightmares!
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Scarier than any horror movie for those of us afraid of heights, lol. Amazing, you guys are insane.
I have a friend who did a trail half this intense. He was by himself, crashed, lost consciousness, and woke up 2 hours later when somebody saw him. This was 3 years ago. He has not been able to get on a bike since.
@@jakemccoy I'm just glad that he's still alive.
Watch people climb cranes in fog and sneakers while their foot slips on the rain that started thats real horror
I could imagine a horror movie where they stick the scary section in. People come out of the movie with PTSD!
I almost sh!t my heart out when you dropped off that rock ledge (16:50) and rode straight ahead and came to a dead stop on another kill you ledge. Awesome!
I JUST SAID THE SAME THING, HE HAS MORE TRUST IN HIS BREAKS THAN I EVER HAD ANYTHING
I must've said "you gotta be joking" to myself at least a dozen times in this video. MAJOR KUDOS Brian!!
It’s amazing how crisp and clear the audio is while riding! And those GoPros are unbelievable!!
Insane riding - I was glued to the screen for the entire trail. You have become one AMAZING rider Brian. I'm speechless. Please warn people that try to emulate you how thin the line is between death and having an epic time. Kudos.
One word:Insane my hands were sweating 10 minutes in! You guys are nuts!!
my hands are completely fucking soaked
LOL funny how people rip this trail all the time and youtubers are blown away by it.
@Harry Baals except its not "one slip and you're dead" 😂
its just the camera view, like everything these cams record it looks much closer than it is
@@mymomsbasement69 same thing biking on the road next to traffic 😂
I discovered the MTB in 1995. I have noticed since finally upgrading to a new MTB after 20 years that the trails are all made for/by 26 inch wheel bikes. Much harder to use my 29er on lots of the switchbacks and of course those mile wide bars! But, after a few rides I was smiling ear to ear. It is like rediscovering the sport! Upgrading from a 1998 GT Zaskar LE to a 2022 Specialized Sworks EVO PRO is mind blowing. Ride to Live, Live to Ride.
yup the machine maketh the man lol jk
Fair play, that was some hardcore riding. The exposure actually had me leaning on my sofa whilst watching 😀
haha i grabbed my desk one part of it hahahahahaa
I slammed my foot down, and I wasn't on the bike...SMH lol
I'm still leaning back to leave this comment
I searched for this comment, I figured I couldn’t be the only one to be leaning in my computer chair haha wow!
Yeah, gapers tend to have that effect on silly stuff.
watching him cruise up to the edge and not stop as soon as expected 16:50 gave me a rush
Me too. But there are videos on youtube of people doing this kind of stuff who died subsequently, e.g. Caminito del rey sony handycam. That guy finally fell on some other climb. At some point in time taking more and more risk will kill you for sure.
@@sven31415 especially when you are getting more and more comfortable with your skills and you forget, that a little mechanical can be your last one.
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Imagine his brakes failed
11:20 - I was literally sitting in my chair leaning away from the edge of the cliff!!! This man is out of his gourd...I LOVE IT!!!
OMG!!!!... scroll to 15:00 and see a real ride. My heart was at my throat. NO FREAKING WAY would I call this adventure. This is torture. You guys are NUTS!....BUT SUPER GREAT VIDEO. I FELT LIKE I WAS ON A RIDE. I was on the edge of my seat all the way. I knocked over a few books, papers and magazines while watching. I heard myself scream out loud a few times. MAY GOD SURROUND you boys with his SAFETY ANGELS. You are taking such huge risks. GOD BLESS YOU.
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I absolutely love how enthusiastic you are and how much you enjoy MTB. As someone who’s just bought a MTB it’s really uplifting and encouraging.
However, I’d be on the floor crying my eyes out within about 20 seconds of being on that portal. I was terrified sitting on my sofa watching it
Brian, I've been an avid viewer for about 5-6 years now but I did wain in my regularity for a few years just recently (had a big off left me a quadriplegic and had some healing to do). But you keep posting content like that again and I'll be here to see it like clock work. Thank you.
Oh my god I’ve never been more nervous watching a video in my life. Dude this trail is madness.
two parts are weird, the rest is easy
like it
The quality of your adventures are superior. Your personality and the way you narrate a trail is amazing. I like your videos and I feel I can learn some skills by just watching. I would never do that Mohab ride as I’m 66 years old and I only have a few years left and I don’t want to cut it short. Ha ha. I even watched a few of the commercials and ordered some whiskey glasses. Happy holidays
Thanks for taking me on one of my favorite rides. Been off the bike and out of the country for almost two years and it was almost like I was right there with you. Great video work. Great riding.
Love to hear that!
The fact that you were that many miles in before you reached Portal, then dominated it that hard, and said you didn't see how that was an expert line while going through that level of jank Blows My Mind!
There wasn't a second of that video that wasn't nuts. Thoroughly enjoyed it lol.
I can even tell just through the video how good you've gotten riding trails, balls of steel on those cliff edges....riding right up to the edge straight on and braking....no joke my palms are sweaty writing this, even hate to admit I squirmed and looked away at some parts along Portal....scenery is UNREAL though, keep it up and be careful out there!
Amazing... sitting hear clenching up and sweating watching this. Props to you guys... I'd be nervous walking some of that.
I honesty wouldn't even walk it.
Good Lord! You guys have incredible skills and incredible bikes!
Normally i'm not even into this type of content and just discovered this video, had me speechless ! i love how you react, interact with us, the scenery is awesome and your bike skills ! Masterpiece 🔥 Have a great day, and ride safe 🙂
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Hai guys
I went to Moab in 1994 and the Portal was my favorite trail of the four I did. It was early September and I had the trail to myself. These newer videos show how eroded this trail is compared to when I rode it. I would love to one day get back there to ride again and do the Portal and Porcupine Rim.
I hear you, I rode Moab back in like 1997, I don’t remember the portal trail but did ride slick rock of course. I went back last year and rode Cpt Ahab, love that trail!
Well said sir... We did it the year before(1st wk of November '93) and I recall feeling like we were breaking trail on the section along the highway at the end😊 Man-o-man... 30 years ago😉
I spent a week there and rode Portal, Porcupine Rim, Slick Rock 2x's, and Gemini Bridges. I hope to one day (soon) get back there
I love how you mask your fear and anxiety with maniacal laughter.
Jesus that’s impressive riding.
Wow, these trails are absolutely incredible ........ My hat goes off to you for being able to ride these. Hopefully I can make it out West to ride one day. 👍
I did it on a unicycle back when it was just a goat trail. Beautiful piece of the earth. Glad you got to experience it!
I'm not going to lie, that looked amazing, terrifying and not much fun. Your riding technique is incredible! I'd have been carrying my bike across several bits that you made look easy to go up and down. Incredible trail and the scenery is stunning! Thanks for sharing!
Southern UT has a reputation for being terrifyingly beautiful in that it is ridiculously stunning to look at, but doing so is likely to get your dead in someway or another. :D
I am not one to even ride a bike but this was more thrilling than most movies I have seen. This is ridiculously insane! People do this for fun?! Man I live a sheltered and pathetic life lmao. Stay safe bud and keep up the amazing content!
I would check out the megavalanche guys too. That shit is nuts, but in a slightly different way since they fly through snow from the top of mountains as well
@@Lootroq That race is absolutely nuts. Not at the technical level of the Portal trail but just the sheer length, number of riders and speed of it makes it super crazy.
This is HANDS DOWN the most crazy and difficult trail I have ever seen.
Idk ive seen more difficult sections, but the room for error in some spots here is NONE. Definitely only for experts of the experts.
white line in Sedona is pretty butt clenching
The White Line is equally terrifying, but very different.
It's so nice to see you running on a rough road in a really beautiful nature...
Brian’s now a pro of Mountain-biking esp getting through all the Techie stuff. Def gone a long ways since watching him starting out..
I don't think I'd enjoy hiking that trail, let alone riding it. Massive skills and massive courage - kudos!
I think yu'd like it, it would a lomgway tho.
I've dirt biked some remote trail and just when I thought it couldnt get any further into nowhere, there'd be hikers.
This one old man, all 6 ft 3" of him, had no pack, no water and had a robe on. Looked just like Jesus Chjrist in movie. Purposely striding up.
I was freaked out, wasnt sure if I was seeing it right.
When I got back to the cabin, I was l;oking the map over.... there was an access trail not 6 miles to the bottom. Never noticed it before.
Breaking down the mountain is so steep the way the clips look the way the terrain looks the motion the atmosphere you can just feel the latitude
I love hiking but yeah there were a few spots even walking I would have some vertigo issues lol.
Brian must have zero fear of heights!
That’s too much for me. I can’t get that close to the edge of cliffs, even on my own 2 feet.
Anyway great vid. Thanks for taking us on the ride that I will probably never experience otherwise. 🙏🏻
Bikes are really cool when they're on terrain like that you can just feel the atmosphere the motion
Man I can NOT handle exposure, and that level of tech scares me shitless. And in combination... HELL NO! Probably no other video gave me this much anxiety!
This was my first "ride-along on a trail bike" video. OMG, that was AWESOME !!! I don't ride, but for me, that was an intense adventure !!! Thanks for this video, Gentlemen... really cool.
Insane. Much respect. I felt sick watching with edge so close, one wrong bump.....ahhhhhh.
Man I’m really impressed with your riding skills.
The lines you choose, your quick reflexes and the pace you maintain just shows your love for MTBing and your dedication.
Much love to you brother from India 🇮🇳.
Keep rocking and go gnarly❤️🎉
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I love that you bike Utah so much. You might as well claim residency here in Southern Utah so that you feel at home each time you ride here. Love the videos, stay safe and have fun.
Americans are so lucky to have such views. You can see snow from the desert. I love that.
"Take the Wheel Lord" 🤣 Insane stuff right there B, Grt Job 💯
I'm so happy that I live here in Moab Utah with my red rocks! The La Sal mountains in the background is also so beautiful.
Not only am I almost 2,000 miles away, I also could never ride that, but I can see it through your video, thanks for posting! 🙏
you know it's good when the palms get sweaty just watching... makes me wanna ride that trail again!
Awesome riding! Your technical climbing skills are next level! 🤘
It has been so much fun to watch your skill evolve over the years. Goals! You are a tech junkie and I love it.
super inspirational and fun video. your boring trails at the start is what I call fun and where i am at. but love to watch the scary parts that i could never do. thanks for posting.
You are a solid rider and that is some of the best GoPro footage I have seen.
Really nice riding. Definitely the most gut-wrenching Moab video I have seen. Thank you for sharing: This is as close as I will ever get to that trail!
The angles landing of mountain bike trails. Looks gnarly!
thanks for putting so much energy and work into these videos
The amount of cajones and skill is off the charts, good stuff!
This is the first MTB video I ever saw and I've been hooked ever since. Also started riding myself. No downhilling yet xD But we'll get there. Love content like this!
People will never understand how much of a climb this ride is until they do it.
How much elevation?
Not hard for me
... This is not for a MTB ride.. Never.. I was scared just watching... How the hell you can put your tire out there..
@@hannes6114 around 2k but the elevation chart doesn't matter.This feels like climbing 4000+ feet because there are so many uphill obstacles
Agreed. I went into it looking at the numbers but it felt like double the elevation than on paper. It was tough.
great skill sets!!! rode the portal twice and it never gets easier. hahah..started from the poison spider trailhead. no easy route to get there ...super video.👍👍🍾🍾
Even when I was riding 40 or 50 times a season, Portal is at least 2 levels above my pay grade - Nice Job!
Man, I rode the Slick Rock trail over Moab year ago that that was at the very top of my ability. Was an absolute joy and nightmare to get through that, a huge rush. This... damn. Well done. That trail looks dangerous even for walking in some places. There's no two ways about it, Southern UT, especially the Moab area, is out of this world beautiful and crazy.
I've never seen anything like this in my life 😳 God bless you every turn you take! It was exciting watching!
Having done this myself I have the upmost respect for you now. Great stuff.
Props on making through that trail safely . It looks super intense
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Cycling on the moon never looked better!nice work!
I show these biking videos to my son at dinner to distract him and it works great but after watching this video I see why. This is intense. Nice work man.
What amazes me more is not that the guy is riding along the edge of a cliff, but with what enthusiasm and excitement he passes every obstacle. He is absolutely focused on the road and, combined with his skills, this allows him to drive quickly and efficiently even on the edge of a cliff, overtaking another hurried cyclist. If he sees an opportunity to drive better, he takes a bike and drives through the site again. The crazy rocks he's riding on are really impressive. This is an exorbitant level of off-road driving. I am very inspired by such people.
The trail looks both super exciting and scary at the same time 🔥 - greetings from Germany!
Oha einfach Toffer 😂
@@cockroach9802 😃👋🏻
Der toffer hier haha 🤣🤣🤣
This is one of those trails that once you've done it you can take a little while off, you're gonna need
You’re a wicked ass rider my man. Good content. Love how you enjoy the sport so much, you can tell by your commentary and reactions on trail you love mountain biking. Such a sick hobby, cant wait to shred this weekend.
Beautiful Moab UT. ❤❤❤ I love that landscape. So beautiful. ❤
Thanks 🙏.
I grew up in western slope Colorado/Utah and I remember forging out trials going down the foothills.
This was way more defined but similar stunning rugged beauty
1. Getaway 2. Bull Run 3. Great Escape 4. Little Canyon (very short section) 5. Gold Bar 6. Gold Bar Rim 7. Portal
That's the 7!
Mag 7 is named for the 7 trails it links together into one spectacular traverse: Getaway, Bull Run, Arth's Corner, Little Canyon, Gold Bar Rim, Golden Spike, Poison Spider, and Portal.
Wow, really?
Dam I wouldn't walk that trail let alone balls out like that, mad respect!
Oh my word., I couldn't watch by the cliff. I was terrified. Skills. Strength. Courage. Oh my word.
I’m a rider myself and done few trails that didn’t go so well overall,,little beat up. I totally understand how difficult some are but never in my life would I ever attempt that ,I have the HIGHEST RESPECT for your bravery and challenges you look for,,can’t say enough how amazing it was to watch,the view was also totally awesome as well,I will carry this one with me on my travels.cheers to your riding partner as well,,,good luck finding next adventure
Haha, thanks!!
i was borderline freaking out the entire time this is insane
I’m pretty sure we were in Moab Jeepin’ when you guys were there filming this. Moab is amazing no matter how you experience it.
Would highly recommend Falcon Flow for a shorter trail that’s really fun. I’d call it a blue.
BKXC, you're getting fast and skilled! It's funny how everybody has strong points that they tend to diminish, this trail is every bit 3x Black for technical riding. And, you're just a really great technical rider. 6 foot drops with decent landings are cake compared to what you did on Portal.
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The way you handle your bike was amazing to watch, but also quite stressed. Respect!
With all due respect, you, sir, are OUTTA YER FLAMING MIND! Nice work!😎👍
I watched this while riding the exercise bike. I swear I stopped pedaling a few times during Portal out of fear and didn’t even realize I was doing it.
About gave me a heart attack at 7:35. Dang dude. Your skills progression is something else.
I found myself leaning to the right several times watching this
views with the orange rounded rocks and mountains at 3:22 and 16:53 give that american dream type feeling. Really makes me want to visit
Wow. One of the scariest things I’ve ever watched. You guys are madmen. Respect
That trail looks insane and scary, probably one of the few I’ll never try, I just can’t get over the cliff on the side. Hangover maybe, portal, nope!
That's called expopsure. You get used to it, just keep remembering you only need 3 inches to clear the tire and keep looking ahead, not down.
@@SuperChuckRaney yeah until you pedal strike or catch your bar on a rock or limb/tree, lots of variables to think about, none of which are worth risking your life over. I’m sure it’s not that deadly but me it’s more about knowing that exposure is right there next to you.
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This was your first run down down portal and you were able to tackle some of those lines so naturally. Your reaction timing and line choice is nuts. How do you carry balls that big up that high?
hardcore riding ! amazing skills ! Scary yet super exciting ! and those views!!!!
So much fun to watch and that jus chattin along the way. Amazing
@16:52 my balls dropped 🤣🤣
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Oh my god I loved this video but you GOTTA stop riding up on edges like that and braking at the last minute. It's only a matter of time before a mechanical failure causes something really bad. Please walk up to the edge if you want to go there!! That's so dangerous! D:
This got my anxiety up, my god. I’ve enjoyed seeing how you’ve progressed as a rider throughout the years but I’m a little concerned about the pure cockiness displayed on this ride. Dude, you came up to a sign that said “DISMOUNT NOW” and you blew threw it only until you reached an obstruction. The complete disregard for safety is concerning especially for the kids who watch your videos. I get it… you were in the groove and high off endorphins but you’re not just some random Joe out riding. You almost have half a million subscribers and many impressionable minds watching. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying don’t ride double blacks with massive exposure. I just think you’re undercutting the possibly of actually dying on a trail like this with actions like this.
Hey look, it’s the fun police.
He commented on the danger of the trail throught the video, even mentioning the underskilled and unprepared riders, and how the trail was potentially deadly. He commented the whole time on the trail's difficulty. And, if you didn't notice, he both stopped, as well as backed off and rolled in (short smash cut) through the dismount sign as well as slowed down or stopped on any sections he needed to.
You are a beast man! Ive fallen a lot on my seat watching you..amazing crazy!
I love these type of videos, climbing up and over rocks, this trail is similar to what we have here in Arizona.
I physically could ride this trail but with my stress and anxiety I could never. I would definitely fall and also would definitely need better suspension. Sick ride man