Snow, sweat and 20 miles of stupid fun 🇺🇸 50 STATE SHRED: ARIZONA

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  • Опубликовано: 19 янв 2020
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    What a KICK ASS way to bag my second state. I've heard many good things about Mt. Lemmon above Tucson, Arizona, and I was not disappointed.
    This was an all-day adventure with SO MUCH great descending and some EXTREME features along the way. I had to walk a few things and I was happy to keep riding and not die out there.
    Tons of ice and snow at the start and then we broke out into the sun for a perfect winter shred.
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  • @paranoidandroid4270
    @paranoidandroid4270 4 года назад +71

    15:00 - thanks for not editing out when you walked a feature you weren’t comfortable riding. Good lesson for newer riders like myself!

  • @trailsfromthedarkside6460
    @trailsfromthedarkside6460 4 года назад +60

    ‘Knuckle high Cacti” if thats not on a BKXC t shirt soon, you’ve missed out Brian. 🤙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @bkxc
      @bkxc  4 года назад +6

      Hahaha love it

  • @knordberg
    @knordberg 4 года назад +28

    Loved hearing the history behind the trail. I was pretty gripped while you were on that ice. I rode last Friday and came upon some death ice. I walked it and still was slipping. Great video Brian. Looking forward to the 50 states. Maybe the Palisade Plunge will be done by the time you hit Colorado. It'll be fun to see what you choose.

  • @flyer848
    @flyer848 4 года назад +18

    love the history voice overs

  • @durasal81
    @durasal81 4 года назад +19

    I live in Gilbert AZ and had heard about Mt. Lemmon, now I have to ride it - as always great stuff Brian!👊🏽🚵🏻‍♂️

    • @abx029
      @abx029 4 года назад +1

      I live in Tucson. This ride is no joke

  • @LG-mj5ns
    @LG-mj5ns 4 года назад +1

    Brian putting the MOUNTAIN back in mountain biking. That trail is no joke.

  • @mrvwbug4423
    @mrvwbug4423 4 года назад +2

    Looks like Arizona at its best, and also typically Arizona in that everything off the sides of the trail has spikes haha, so don't crash.

  • @crappypatty
    @crappypatty 4 года назад +2

    It was awesome to link up and ride with you Brian! A very special ride, and one I'll always remember! Oh yeah, thanks for letting me keep a bit of my dignity lol! Looking forward to when our paths cross again! It would be rad to make it over to your parts sometime! Enjoy the trip bud!

    • @bkxc
      @bkxc  4 года назад +1

      So glad we were able to make that happen on short notice! I had a BLAST, one of the best rides ever. You guys kick ass!!

  • @abandn8913
    @abandn8913 4 года назад +1

    I live in AZ, couldn't come out to ride while you were here but I like that you mentioned that riding Mt. Lemmon was what real mtb was all about.

  • @sergiomtb55
    @sergiomtb55 4 года назад +1

    Awesome ride. I rode Bugs Springs in the Summer and was blown away, first by the hellacious hike a bike in the beginning, then the amazing beauty of the trail. I made the plan at the last minute, so I parked at the Gordon Hirabayashi campground and peddle up to the top of the Bug Springs trail. Next time I will definitely use the shuttle you suggested.

  • @thomasmiddlebrooks5169
    @thomasmiddlebrooks5169 4 года назад +1

    That's what mountain biking is about right there!

  • @danielhartwig3150
    @danielhartwig3150 4 года назад +1

    😂 "USA, USA" - you always crack me up, Brian. Excellent video. Thank you so much!

    • @bkxc
      @bkxc  4 года назад

      Haha thanks dude

  • @d0u6s
    @d0u6s 4 года назад +2

    AZ "flow" is between ... boulders. Started riding in AZ 10 years ago. It just keeps getting better. Good stuff, BKXC !✔️

  • @pipetto9791
    @pipetto9791 4 года назад +38

    Everytime I see a Dodge RAM van driving around my streets, i wonder if it might be BKXC driving through my state...but then I remember me living in Berlin.

    • @bkxc
      @bkxc  4 года назад +2

      Hahaha

    • @crsrombough
      @crsrombough 4 года назад

      @@bkxc bro check out this video ruclips.net/video/ziRJ5EHdF6o/видео.html

  • @navarredr
    @navarredr 4 года назад +2

    Welcome to my backyard, Brian! I'm glad you were finally able to make the trip to Tucson. Bugs and Millie are great fun and this is the perfect time of year for them. I hope you enjoyed your time here. Cheers!

    • @bkxc
      @bkxc  4 года назад

      Hell yes, it was a great day!

  • @cellphonenut
    @cellphonenut 4 года назад +1

    Wow. That looks like quite the snow ride. The sounds of tires on snow is great. Awesome footage 💪💪👍👍

  • @danielbroadstock4583
    @danielbroadstock4583 4 года назад +5

    Phoenix is mint right now. But it was hot yesterday. Sweating like crazy on national 78 degrees!!

    • @Lockiel
      @Lockiel 4 года назад

      LegitMTBer 78 degrees bro that’s beautiful it’s 100 here in Florida.

  • @vicentereynoso2228
    @vicentereynoso2228 4 года назад +2

    Great history detail about the trails! Would be cool to keep hearing historic details of trails as you go state to state.

  • @mladenlalov6756
    @mladenlalov6756 4 года назад +3

    I really like the little history lessons, hope you do em for every state. Good stuff

  • @javierweatherspoon4313
    @javierweatherspoon4313 4 года назад

    I knew right away that I had to Sub. Great Narration and a realistic experience of the trails. People like you literally move me to ride as often as possible!

  • @MozuProductions
    @MozuProductions 4 года назад +1

    Glad to see some Tucson trails get some love! hope you get to see a few more, there are tons of them local!

  • @shannanigansauckly3983
    @shannanigansauckly3983 3 года назад +1

    What a great video, and skilled riding! Thanks for the history too. AZ is indeed badass!

  • @breakandrun70
    @breakandrun70 4 года назад

    That was totally awesome Brian, the best video yet. Arizona is a very spectacular viewing state.
    Always loved driving thu Arizona. Yanks for the video, Be careful & stay safe.

  • @mrrims
    @mrrims 4 года назад +1

    Looks like one hell of an adventure! That trail looks sweet.

  • @jeffrogers2180
    @jeffrogers2180 4 года назад +1

    Passing through all those different zones..Hell of an adventure.

  • @Xav911
    @Xav911 4 года назад +1

    Arizona's so beautiful.

  • @tjhpne1158
    @tjhpne1158 4 года назад +13

    When you come out off school and see no video 😭 but when I get a ding🏃‍♂️

  • @sueeb8292
    @sueeb8292 4 года назад +5

    Thank you for getting me into biking man! With my kidney transplant it's hard to take risks, but you give me motivation to keep shredding!

    • @bkxc
      @bkxc  4 года назад +2

      That's awesome!! Risks are everywhere, but we've gotta keep living

    • @sueeb8292
      @sueeb8292 4 года назад

      @@bkxc Amen to that man! If you're ever in Memphis, TN, we've got some beautiful/beginner trails at a place called Shelby Farms! It's a huge wildlife/state park and possibly the biggest in the US.

  • @austonwheels
    @austonwheels 4 года назад +1

    Those cacti are terrifying! I was scared you were gonna clip one or worse fall into one. Nicely maneuvered!

  • @gilbertlopez6101
    @gilbertlopez6101 4 года назад +1

    Wow, BK you just took me back. I used to live in Tucson, and cut my teeth on Mr. Lemmon and Starr Pass. Thanks for the memories, the stories and history of the Arizona Trail, pleasant surprise. Thanks for the videos. Keep up the good work.

  • @themuddycyclist
    @themuddycyclist 4 года назад

    Snow and beautiful clear sunny day, what an amazing place to ride!

  • @MTBPlaygrounds
    @MTBPlaygrounds 4 года назад

    GO HIT THOSE 50 states Brian! Take care riding. I'll stay tuned for your next episodes!

  • @JasonKale
    @JasonKale 4 года назад

    Im thankful for your videos on Cold days when roads and trails have ice on them. Have Great rides on your Tour!!!!! Ride on!!!!! oh man we got the ice game everywhere here ....

  • @lnlyby_yt
    @lnlyby_yt 4 года назад +8

    Good thing you didn’t stop in Sedona. Was there a couple days ago and a majority of the trails are still covered in ice.

  • @stlc3415
    @stlc3415 4 года назад

    Awesome video...can't wait to see more👍🚵‍♂️

  • @aweldum
    @aweldum 4 года назад +1

    Love seeing you ride my home state trails! Live in WI now and haven't had the chance to ride what you asked off here. Had me itching to beer back in the desert🤙🏼 see you on the trail!

  • @kez2252
    @kez2252 4 года назад +1

    Some fun looking trails!

  • @matrix311
    @matrix311 4 года назад +1

    awesome ride! I love bug springs on lemmon, its a blast. I have yet to do la milagrosa.

  • @crjmoto
    @crjmoto 4 года назад +1

    My old stomping grounds! Headed down in a few weeks for MTB adv's, can't wait!

  • @ShakeNShred
    @ShakeNShred 4 года назад

    That's two down, Brian! Looks like a bunch of fun. And like Patrick, I found inspiration from your videos to make this sport a huge part of my life. I started on a fully rigid Giant Acapulco, upgraded to an $800 hardtail, and now ride a full-squish Intense with a Pivot on the way soon. And your videos helped get me into it all. So much fun, and so good for the soul.

  • @M.Godfrey
    @M.Godfrey 4 года назад +2

    Again, top quality content. Keep up the good work 👌

  • @natedawgg77
    @natedawgg77 4 года назад +1

    I live up in Phoenix, after watching this i am definitely planning a trip to do the Lemmon drop. Nice vid!

    • @bkxc
      @bkxc  4 года назад +1

      It’s a good one!!

  • @MrThegixerman
    @MrThegixerman 4 года назад

    Loving the slight but good changes to the channel.. Love snow riding

  • @cooperlegal69
    @cooperlegal69 4 года назад +1

    This looks like so much fun! Definitely need to make a drive down there this year.

  • @mtbfreebirdTCB
    @mtbfreebirdTCB 4 года назад

    Absolutely awesome ride Brain. You have come a long way and way to go, keep up... keep on inspiring in this free world and I wish to see you on the trail some sunny day 🤙

  • @BlueComet
    @BlueComet 4 года назад

    Hands down for that climb right after the half way point Brian, great job dude! The place looks amazing and what a trail ride! Carry on man!

  • @cruzindo
    @cruzindo 4 года назад

    I like the little facts thrown in about the land marks

  • @broxy55
    @broxy55 4 года назад

    Just did these trails with the shuttle and bike rental from Homegrown two days ago. Awesome!

  • @garnibuk
    @garnibuk 4 года назад

    Awesome video loved the look of that trail :)

  • @50mtb44
    @50mtb44 4 года назад

    Nice climb after the mid-way parking lot scene 13:11. Surprised to see snow in Arizona. Looked like fun.

  • @MTB_Rider_96
    @MTB_Rider_96 4 года назад +1

    Wow! a set of studded Fat Tires would have been great on that trail.

  • @Draxel
    @Draxel 4 года назад +2

    Man how lucky you are to get to ride!
    Up here in northern Norway we've still got around 5 more months to go before the snow STARTS to melt at the trails 🤧

  • @mc540flip
    @mc540flip 4 года назад

    Yeah Brian! Love seeing that AZ footage, nice job. I have yet to ride there-looks so fun!

  • @whitebreadkneegroo
    @whitebreadkneegroo 4 года назад +1

    Souther boundary trail is under snow right now but when you do get a chance, you should do the Glorieta ride nate hills did a couple years back or white mesa

  • @johnnyrc9304
    @johnnyrc9304 4 года назад

    I think new riders have it better than they realize. When I really got into trail riding back in 2005, there weren't RUclips videos to learn from. There was 1 or 2 mountain biking books, and trial an error. I STILL learn a lot from watching videos on this platform. And I agree with Sistershred, the history part about the internment court case was VERY cool. I'd love to hear more tid-bits like that in future destinations. Good work and Cheers!

    • @shannanigansauckly3983
      @shannanigansauckly3983 3 года назад

      Wow, reading your comment reminds me of how old I am! I started riding in 1986. Hiking boots and jeans at South Mountain in Phoenix was my first real mountain bike ride. I came home bleeding, but was immediately hooked. I'm lucky to have AZ as my home. Great riding in many places! And I say if ya learn to ride here (including Flagstaff/Sedona) you can ride almost anywhere!

  • @helenwooding5427
    @helenwooding5427 4 года назад

    Great vid Brian can't wait for the next one 😃😃😃🚴🏻🚴🏻🚴🏻

  • @Bessunger
    @Bessunger 4 года назад

    You're a lucky man, riding all these amazing trails, having the time. And having sun and decent wether ;-)

  • @nickharris5284
    @nickharris5284 4 года назад

    Great idea for a series, some great riding in the US. Can't wait for Delaware....I had a year as a student there 25 years ago mainly flat swamp.

  • @trailladymtb7700
    @trailladymtb7700 4 года назад

    Those magnets are so cool!

  • @kylesmith4686
    @kylesmith4686 4 года назад +4

    Hey Brian! When you are back in California done with your journey let me know and we can shuttle culvert and confluence trails or even Scotts Flat hoot trail. Happy shredding!

  • @jimmeridda
    @jimmeridda 4 года назад +2

    I recently saw a similar but a Mercedes van that had one of those magnetic screens that covers the side door. It has the opening in the middle held closed by magnets.

  • @chavoxo50
    @chavoxo50 4 года назад +1

    That looked rugged! Keep with the food spotsThanks!

  • @TrailPOV
    @TrailPOV 4 года назад

    What a crazy way to start a trip!

  • @CYOAMTB
    @CYOAMTB 4 года назад

    That is some nice terrain there. It looked like you were just gliding over the rocks on Patrick's favorite section of the second run, super fast. Great job on commentary about the trail and area. Keep on riding! So stoked for your journey. Dom 🤙

    • @bkxc
      @bkxc  4 года назад

      Thanks man!’

  • @christopherrogalski8997
    @christopherrogalski8997 4 года назад +3

    “Knuckle High Cacti”, sounds like a good name for a craft brew!

    • @bkxc
      @bkxc  4 года назад

      Haha totally!

  • @mikieson
    @mikieson 4 года назад

    good riding guys

  • @LewisBuchanan
    @LewisBuchanan 4 года назад

    Enjoy watching ya POV stuff dude. Great angles and also nice to sit back and enjoy. 👌🏽

  • @jacobmyblessing
    @jacobmyblessing 4 года назад

    Great video!

  • @sambrent3572
    @sambrent3572 4 года назад +1

    My grandparents live near Lemmon. I absolutely love the views of the Catalina mountain range. I always dream of riding their. I live in Virginia though so let me know when you’re here!!

  • @themidnightrider6805
    @themidnightrider6805 4 года назад

    Another great video 🤘

  • @Mtully01
    @Mtully01 4 года назад

    Sick ride!

  • @eriksales192
    @eriksales192 4 года назад

    Greetings from Brazil, dude! Godspeed!

  • @jasonmann5696
    @jasonmann5696 4 года назад

    awesome videos. love the history voice overs.

  • @lagwall
    @lagwall 4 года назад

    Very cool video!

  • @taffycymroukmtb9073
    @taffycymroukmtb9073 4 года назад +1

    😜 great stuff buddy 🤘 🚴 see you on the trail 😜🤘 keep the Van clean lol 😜

  • @jeffwertz8108
    @jeffwertz8108 4 года назад

    "This is just the right amount of crazy adventure." Perfection

  • @jordanrhodes
    @jordanrhodes 4 года назад

    great video!

  • @jameshull1134
    @jameshull1134 4 года назад

    Looked a great ride keep up the amazing videos ❤️👊🏻

  • @OGMTB
    @OGMTB 4 года назад +1

    Tucson is my home. So much great stuff to ride there. You will want to go back.

  • @JZMartinez
    @JZMartinez 4 года назад +3

    If you haven't been there, I think it's easy to not appreciate that everything in the S AZ/Sonoran Desert wants to bite, stab, poke, or cut you. Adds to the "exposure."

    • @ThinkerOnTheBus
      @ThinkerOnTheBus 4 года назад

      Well, those are the very things which allow people to earn their Arizona Stripes!

  • @jasonlonon4198
    @jasonlonon4198 4 года назад

    Great video.....im local in Tucson. Haven't ridden Bug's in a few months. Looks like I might head there tomorrow (after watching the vid) lol. Tucson MTB is stellar. Come back sometime. Enjoy your travels.

  • @stacy.triplett
    @stacy.triplett 4 года назад +1

    Man I have to make it to AZ! Great work on the video!

  • @kevinlooney8200
    @kevinlooney8200 4 года назад

    That cacti really ups the ante😬🌵

  • @rossyrocks5952
    @rossyrocks5952 4 года назад

    Come on Brian, funnest is not a word

  • @themightytomm056
    @themightytomm056 4 года назад +1

    Love your vids

  • @grantfeddema5332
    @grantfeddema5332 4 года назад

    Second half there you were ripping buddy!! Nice ride

  • @paultomlinson528
    @paultomlinson528 4 года назад

    Epic Brian!!

  • @kellyfulton9238
    @kellyfulton9238 4 года назад

    looks like you had a good crew Brian

  • @mitchwarren1600
    @mitchwarren1600 4 года назад

    🔥FIFTY STATES OF SHRED🔥
    Tee Shirt Right There Brian👍

  • @letsgoridebikes
    @letsgoridebikes 4 года назад

    We're under a good foot of snow, can't wait to get back onto some dirt! This will have to do for now. Keep that bus rolling!

    • @bkxc
      @bkxc  4 года назад

      Oh, Canada! The high highs and low lows!

  • @gallorody
    @gallorody 4 года назад

    Demoed a Ripmo yesterday, What a great bike! Keep doing what you're doing.

    • @bkxc
      @bkxc  4 года назад

      Nice!!

  • @blue77ob
    @blue77ob 4 года назад

    u doing a good job editing some history of the place good job brian 👍

  • @howardblythe2472
    @howardblythe2472 4 года назад

    If you head towards ct please let it be know. This channel and single track sampler got me into mtb and now I'm sober and in the best shape of my life. Would love to ride along when you come to the north east

  • @Projectnortheast
    @Projectnortheast 4 года назад

    I'd say incinerator ridge is probably the best part of the lemmon drop.. but probably deep under snow. Make sure you hit the CDO someday... a true backcountry adventure!

  • @jt_mtb1
    @jt_mtb1 4 года назад

    U have a great ride and really nice video one day i will make videos like u

  • @Montezuma0
    @Montezuma0 4 года назад

    I really liked the little history lessons!

  • @twodollars6392
    @twodollars6392 4 года назад

    To bad you couldn't do the full lemmon drop. 5 climate zones starting the pines. You showed very little of the chunk that is on this trail! Good ride. Safe travels.

  • @alecjordan6955
    @alecjordan6955 4 года назад

    Lemmon would make for a hell of an Enduro race

  • @TonyMannyGallo
    @TonyMannyGallo 4 года назад +9

    @11:15 I love that you included that bit of local history!
    @6:12 Also love the mountain info and mentioning the O'odham people! If you're willing to continue this trend for the rest of the 48 states, providing a land acknowledgement helps make it known that all the places we explore as MTB'rs were historically Native territory. A nice resource to identify the original nations --> native-land.ca

    • @bkxc
      @bkxc  4 года назад +2

      Very cool, thanks dude!

  • @davidmithen9223
    @davidmithen9223 4 года назад

    Looks perfect for flat pedals to give you the extra confidence.