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

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  • Опубликовано: 27 янв 2025

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  • @bkxc
    @bkxc  2 года назад +65

    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 2 года назад +4

      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 2 года назад

      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 2 года назад +2

      @@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 2 года назад +1

      Thank you Sir! Class act.

    • @ericking9263
      @ericking9263 2 года назад

      @@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 2 года назад +33

    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  2 года назад +4

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

    • @pnwadventurer9674
      @pnwadventurer9674 Год назад +1

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

  • @The_Sampler
    @The_Sampler 2 года назад +9

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

    • @bkxc
      @bkxc  2 года назад

      Most definitely!! I was amazed.

  • @HindsightFPV
    @HindsightFPV 2 года назад +13

    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  2 года назад +1

      That is the best! KEEP IT UP!

  • @abstraddic0442
    @abstraddic0442 2 года назад +2

    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.

  • @MrSPINELLI1983
    @MrSPINELLI1983 5 месяцев назад

    Watching this video makes me glad I have an emtb and a gym membership! Unless biking is the ONLY thing you do to stay in shape, doing this on an analog bike is just insane... Much respect! Epic ride. Thanks

    • @bkxc
      @bkxc  5 месяцев назад

      Amen to that one!! It's a big ride

  • @twright1211
    @twright1211 2 года назад +4

    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  2 года назад +2

      It was so, so good!

  • @joebikes
    @joebikes 2 года назад +2

    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 😅

  • @Mountainsarethebestoutwest
    @Mountainsarethebestoutwest 2 года назад +1

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

    • @bkxc
      @bkxc  2 года назад

      So glad to hear that!

  • @StanBo_ua
    @StanBo_ua 2 года назад +5

    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 😋

  • @klaudechin6785
    @klaudechin6785 Год назад

    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.

  • @scott8290
    @scott8290 Год назад

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

  • @jinnabeauchemin2086
    @jinnabeauchemin2086 Год назад

    Colorado resident here, thank you for sharing!

  • @kevinlanchester42
    @kevinlanchester42 2 года назад

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

  • @AZMTB
    @AZMTB 2 года назад +1

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

    • @bkxc
      @bkxc  2 года назад +2

      It was an adventure!

  • @ibyakn
    @ibyakn 2 года назад +1

    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).

  • @bradsaxton6354
    @bradsaxton6354 2 года назад +1

    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  2 года назад

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

  • @christopherhelmick2222
    @christopherhelmick2222 2 года назад

    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  2 года назад

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

  • @IBCMTB
    @IBCMTB 2 года назад

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

  • @snat6299
    @snat6299 2 года назад

    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!

  • @davidoneill2983
    @davidoneill2983 2 года назад

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

  • @philgunn6803
    @philgunn6803 2 года назад

    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  2 года назад +1

      That's great!!

  • @valer4uk
    @valer4uk 2 года назад

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

  • @DK5ONV
    @DK5ONV 2 года назад

    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 💯👍🙋‍♂

  • @justinl8075
    @justinl8075 2 года назад +1

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

  • @danielhartwig3150
    @danielhartwig3150 2 года назад

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

  • @thomasboard7350
    @thomasboard7350 2 года назад

    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.

  • @ruskracing
    @ruskracing 2 года назад

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

  • @tortillasarenotbiceps7622
    @tortillasarenotbiceps7622 2 года назад

    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.

  • @DrumguyCiv
    @DrumguyCiv 2 года назад

    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.

  • @RobinsBikeAdventures
    @RobinsBikeAdventures 2 года назад

    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....

  • @jamesmanning8795
    @jamesmanning8795 2 года назад

    What a muddy, cold, adventure! Freaking awesome!

  • @GustavoOio
    @GustavoOio Год назад

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

  • @sebastianwhalin743
    @sebastianwhalin743 2 года назад +1

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

  • @Strenki-real
    @Strenki-real 2 года назад

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

  • @deinera7908
    @deinera7908 2 года назад

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

  • @thim8009
    @thim8009 2 года назад

    Grew up in Dgo. Started Mtb in 1984 there.

  • @chad1512
    @chad1512 2 года назад

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

  • @17even
    @17even Год назад

    Maaan. The Ibis is a beast on the trails

  • @Ciprian.Avarvarei
    @Ciprian.Avarvarei 2 года назад

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

  • @camerongordon2378
    @camerongordon2378 2 года назад +1

    This looks awesome

  • @CaliradoKid
    @CaliradoKid 2 года назад +1

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

    • @bkxc
      @bkxc  2 года назад

      Hahahahaa

  • @adamweb
    @adamweb 2 года назад

    Amazing drone shots at the beginning!

  • @johnglynn7795
    @johnglynn7795 2 года назад

    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...

  • @ronanderson5736
    @ronanderson5736 2 года назад

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

  • @rogereheadbyrne4790
    @rogereheadbyrne4790 2 года назад

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

  • @tonyespinosa2083
    @tonyespinosa2083 2 года назад

    One of your best ever!

  • @jamesdoonbeg
    @jamesdoonbeg 2 года назад

    Amazing Brian!

  • @sherwin3williams
    @sherwin3williams 2 года назад

    Beautiful trails and views. MTB heaven

  • @bbb3k
    @bbb3k 2 года назад

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

  • @Biking_with_Akiva
    @Biking_with_Akiva 2 года назад

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

  • @BrianVaughn
    @BrianVaughn 2 года назад

    Absolutely epic ride in the back country.

  • @chrismallory3172
    @chrismallory3172 2 года назад

    Fantastic looking views and trail...

  • @johntanchin2545
    @johntanchin2545 2 года назад +1

    colorado is gorgeous!!!

  • @scottbowers5019
    @scottbowers5019 2 года назад

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

    • @bkxc
      @bkxc  2 года назад

      Hahaha, thanks so much Scott!

  • @onmissionmtb9722
    @onmissionmtb9722 2 года назад

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

  • @willienillie6337
    @willienillie6337 2 года назад

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

  • @tonynapont1804
    @tonynapont1804 2 года назад

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

  • @GGori_99
    @GGori_99 2 года назад

    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..

  • @pnwadventurer9674
    @pnwadventurer9674 Год назад

    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

  • @toppertechandmotivationals2100
    @toppertechandmotivationals2100 2 года назад +1

    Your riding is owsome

  • @Dorkbike
    @Dorkbike 2 года назад

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

  • @Powermoose1TV
    @Powermoose1TV 2 года назад

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

  • @daverotors
    @daverotors 2 года назад

    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  2 года назад

      Hahaha, that's the truth!

  • @mrdr89
    @mrdr89 2 года назад

    Great video. More Colorado!

  • @The_Smirk
    @The_Smirk 2 года назад

    Such a beautiful scenery, pain and pleasure indeed.🚵🏿‍♂👌🏿

  • @jrldude8719
    @jrldude8719 2 года назад

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

  • @robertcanales3910
    @robertcanales3910 2 года назад +1

    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  2 года назад

      Wow! That is really something!

  • @paulmofyourhand
    @paulmofyourhand 2 года назад

    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.

  • @JamesLG4
    @JamesLG4 2 года назад

    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!

  • @kodi.hartMTB
    @kodi.hartMTB 2 года назад

    That’s an insane trail 👌👌

  • @tomassanesson902
    @tomassanesson902 2 года назад

    Awesome epik trail 👍🤘💪❤❤❤

  • @codylockard3645
    @codylockard3645 2 года назад +1

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

  • @glenn309
    @glenn309 2 года назад

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

    • @bkxc
      @bkxc  2 года назад

      Argh, hate that! One day at a time.

  • @pahadiridermj1056
    @pahadiridermj1056 2 года назад

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

  • @andrewdwight934
    @andrewdwight934 2 года назад

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

  • @4KMTBRider
    @4KMTBRider 2 года назад

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

  • @jaderainhans9095
    @jaderainhans9095 Год назад

    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.

  • @donaldmorrill1636
    @donaldmorrill1636 Год назад

    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?

  • @adamb.4585
    @adamb.4585 2 года назад

    Epic dude!!!

  • @sampol6763
    @sampol6763 2 года назад

    Love it ☺️

  • @farhadhayat9716
    @farhadhayat9716 2 года назад

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

  • @thilinakumara1731
    @thilinakumara1731 2 года назад

    Beautifull place wow.....😍🥰😘

  • @aaronadventure
    @aaronadventure Год назад

    Absolute treasure trove of scenery! CO is magnificent in the Fall :)

  • @jands0903
    @jands0903 2 года назад

    celebration lake! did you check out the salamanders?

  • @BGWordneemig
    @BGWordneemig 2 года назад

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

  • @TheEllionn
    @TheEllionn 2 года назад

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

  • @Burner-Adventure-Chronicles
    @Burner-Adventure-Chronicles 3 месяца назад

    BTW: "This drive:" Million Dollar Highway, between Ouray and Silverton, Co. We took the dual sport bikes there a couple years back and hit the jeep passes: Engineer, Black Bear, etc. If you have a 4X4, or side by side or dual sport....spend some time here and get into the back country.

    • @bkxc
      @bkxc  3 месяца назад +1

      Yes! I've seen some pretty cool videos on RUclips of 4x4ing in that area! Another expensive hobby!

  • @lagwall
    @lagwall 2 года назад

    Wow... EPIC!

  • @Drogos79
    @Drogos79 2 года назад

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

    • @bkxc
      @bkxc  2 года назад

      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/

  • @willlanier4319
    @willlanier4319 Год назад

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

    • @bkxc
      @bkxc  Год назад

      Haha exactly!

  • @dimitrypavlov8388
    @dimitrypavlov8388 2 года назад

    That was insane) cheers

  • @k_froggy
    @k_froggy 2 года назад

    I was wondering why you wouldnt string a cable with a switch from the vans engine to charge the batteries. I wonder if that would be a good emergency backup for the solar. That way if it happens again when you are waaaay out of the way then you an just flip a switch and burn some diesel to get by.

    • @jason95
      @jason95 2 года назад

      You are correct. In fact I have almost the same set up and all you have to do is hook jumper cables from the engine battery to the Battle Born battery and it will start charging normally again. No need for a slow trickle charger.

  • @mtbville
    @mtbville 2 года назад

    So close to 500k 🤩🤘🔥

    • @bkxc
      @bkxc  2 года назад

      Very close!

  • @BGWordneemig
    @BGWordneemig 2 года назад

    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  2 года назад

      Hahaha yes!

  • @shelbygonzales1019
    @shelbygonzales1019 Год назад

    So beautiful

  • @sumiga1
    @sumiga1 2 года назад

    Saludos amigo ! Great video. 🎃

  • @pnwadventurer9674
    @pnwadventurer9674 Год назад

    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

  • @labahlabahoren
    @labahlabahoren 2 года назад

    Just wondering. What if something bad happens, how and how long you able to get help or to be helped?

  • @bryanlewis8891
    @bryanlewis8891 2 года назад

    Epic !!