THIS is why I flew halfway around the world to mountain bike | North Island Escape Ep. 5

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  • Опубликовано: 4 дек 2024

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  • @BiggBuugs
    @BiggBuugs 4 года назад +30

    I am a New Zealand Maori, love your video! But I'd love to point out how much a appreciate your effort to pronouncing our language correctly, not commonly heard in our own people let alone travelers. Hats off to you champ.

    • @msgesus4518
      @msgesus4518 Год назад

      I was going to comment the same thing. Respect for the pronunciation and effort.

  • @johnlambert1744
    @johnlambert1744 5 лет назад +20

    Now I can see why so many people travel to NZ for MTBing!!!! Holy cow that is absolutely amazing Brian! Awesome stuff.

    • @coopsnz1
      @coopsnz1 4 года назад

      Australia has great trail too , my city Sydney

    • @Luke-gs1lt
      @Luke-gs1lt 3 года назад +4

      @@coopsnz1 nz is better for mtbing though

  • @TestingDan
    @TestingDan 5 лет назад +13

    What incredible trails! The scenery just adds to the awesome.

  • @MBOA
    @MBOA 5 лет назад +23

    My goodness, flow for DAYS on that trail. Whoo!

  • @umpy5083
    @umpy5083 5 лет назад +3

    Split enz is one of my favourite trails to ride, I’m glad you liked it because it’s super fun

  • @philgunn6803
    @philgunn6803 5 лет назад +1

    Oh wow, those trails looks amazing! This trip looks like so much fun and the scenery is spectacular too. Thanks for sharing Brian, helping me through my final semester of college

  • @TheOutsiderMTB
    @TheOutsiderMTB 5 лет назад +1

    Wow this was one of the best trail systems I've seen on the channel and I've seen some amazing ones. Something about the terrain changing and the constant and flow that makes you really work for it. Amazing ride Brian. NZ looks amazing.

    • @bkxc
      @bkxc  5 лет назад +1

      It's so so so good!

  • @LuisGonzalez-nx2pn
    @LuisGonzalez-nx2pn 5 лет назад +12

    Hey Brian, I have to say that I loved all the episodes from that trip, but man, those trails were sick! 🤙 my favorite so far 😎👍

  • @royjaleco
    @royjaleco 5 лет назад

    Awesome, indeed! and man, that flow. Wow! Thanks for bringing us along, Brian.

  • @Christofer_Games
    @Christofer_Games 5 лет назад +1

    It's like a roller coaster through the jungle! Amazing ...

  • @hudsonquay
    @hudsonquay 5 лет назад

    Whakarewarewa Forest is awesome. Amazing flow and the volcanic soil is amazingly grippy and has great drainage. Then when you're knackered at the end of a full day of riding head to the hot springs to unwind.

  • @tomb-rider
    @tomb-rider 5 лет назад +2

    This looks like dream trail riding to me! The amazing tropical trees & natural trails. Looks like you are riding the lost valley of dinosaurs.

  • @BikesTrailsandGreenways
    @BikesTrailsandGreenways 5 лет назад

    Absolutely fantastic, yep that why you ride and we watch! Thanks Brian

  • @tstoresbaby
    @tstoresbaby 5 лет назад +3

    The best video from this series by far

  • @mtbcyclist
    @mtbcyclist 5 лет назад

    Flow, tech and slalom between the trees all in one! Sweet juggle trails!

  • @LiftedAdventures
    @LiftedAdventures 5 лет назад +1

    such a rad looking place to ride. You just got every type of scenery you could ever want. Just beautiful!!! I need to travel more for my channel.

    • @johnlucinsky992
      @johnlucinsky992 5 лет назад +1

      Then go to Wellington and Nelson it's the undiscovered bits that everyone misses cause they go to Rototua or Queenstown. Check out the parks and trails on RUclips then multiply by 100

  • @ob08
    @ob08 5 лет назад +2

    Amazing trails...

  • @KDog2264
    @KDog2264 5 лет назад

    Another great video Brian thank you. I hope your shoulder OK , and you don’t get sick.

  • @robbietempleton
    @robbietempleton 5 лет назад +5

    That looked amazing, my fav vid yet of this series. And that was your rest day you say......

  • @FatGuyBiking
    @FatGuyBiking 5 лет назад +30

    Wow what a different landscape I dont know why but tree stumps make me more nervous than trees. I was almost having an anxiety attack with all the stumps at the beginning there. Then you go into Jurassic park but great riding. The hub on that Zerode sounds beautiful.

    • @johnsaccoccio7373
      @johnsaccoccio7373 5 лет назад

      Holy rape and pillage logging clear cut batman! Looks like an atomic bomb was dropped on that hillside. All I could think of was having my foot and pedal get hung up on one of those thousand or so stumps. I was wondering if the Zerode used that new German Pinion gearbox or a standard derailleur? Oops, just clicked the link and see that it was the Pinion gearbox. What was your opinion? Did it take long to figure out the shifting? (although not much of that happening)

    • @kel-jamesdevon8190
      @kel-jamesdevon8190 5 лет назад

      It's not rape and pillage logging mate, it's a pine stand that's been logged but it's also been replanted to grow for another 25-30 years and it will be logged again. It's actually a very low impact considering what gets done to help preserve what's left of it

  • @Bessunger
    @Bessunger 5 лет назад

    Awesome, just wonderful!

  • @dparker6169
    @dparker6169 5 лет назад

    Been watching your videos for a little over a year now and that was some of the coolest looking trail I've seen yet. Keep it up man. Good shit.

  • @Jaredcouture12676
    @Jaredcouture12676 5 лет назад

    Wow. Somehow watching these out of order. That was one of my favorite videos in a long time. All of those trails looked amazing!

  • @paulbyrne4214
    @paulbyrne4214 5 лет назад

    Glad you finally did Rotorua!! Awesomeness

  • @AleksandarGospic
    @AleksandarGospic 5 лет назад

    That's just amazing, I don't know if I've seen better trails, what a flowy roller coaster! Forest is special too!

  • @Blasterski1
    @Blasterski1 5 лет назад

    Now that looks like some fun gnarly trails that are not dumbed down smooth, but they use everything from trail to make it gnarly!!!

  • @MTB_Derbyshire
    @MTB_Derbyshire 5 лет назад

    Love the way you are mid tropical rainforest then...... Suburbia. I rode the rain forests near Cairns about 25 years ago so can partly relate.... Stunning stuff!

  • @streddaz
    @streddaz 5 лет назад +1

    I've really have to cross the ditch from Tasmania and get over to NZ to sample these trails. It's looks awesome

  • @davidgibbs2109
    @davidgibbs2109 2 года назад

    It's like asmr mountain biking, it's definitely dizzying to watch too

  • @masonrudolph7249
    @masonrudolph7249 5 лет назад

    Cheers brian. Thanks for including trail names and what not. i always use them to look on trailforks

  • @OSUHARDING1ATECHNICEXPERIENCE
    @OSUHARDING1ATECHNICEXPERIENCE 5 лет назад +6

    The trails in today's video look absolutely epic. I totally want to go to NZ now to ride. Looks amazing. Thanks for sharing.

  • @joefoft1489
    @joefoft1489 5 лет назад

    Wow. The difference in landscape is pretty wild. That looks like a great day of riding right there.

    • @bkxc
      @bkxc  5 лет назад

      It was crazy how we'd go from full sun to full shade!

  • @BillBensen
    @BillBensen 5 лет назад

    New Zealand did not disappoint! Hopefully you don’t get sick. Love the adventure!

  • @jesustheoneandonly8518
    @jesustheoneandonly8518 5 лет назад +1

    Great video, you never ride alone my friend when you ride we ride.

  • @MikeDamone
    @MikeDamone 5 лет назад

    Best one of the series so far.

  • @themeatnpotatoes
    @themeatnpotatoes 5 лет назад

    Looks awesome ! Thanks for consistently putting out some of the best content out there.

    • @bkxc
      @bkxc  5 лет назад

      Glad you dig it!!

  • @lachiedixon410
    @lachiedixon410 5 лет назад +3

    Redwoods are my favourite ever

  • @whatahday1145
    @whatahday1145 5 лет назад

    Another epic ride! Wish I was out there riding the North Island Escape.

  • @Planetone.
    @Planetone. 5 лет назад

    Awesome Brian🤘👍 you always bring us your best. Those forest trails where sweet!

  • @dbtrailseekers4140
    @dbtrailseekers4140 5 лет назад

    At the end...i'm clapping my hands Brian 👏 awesome!

  • @Friskee62
    @Friskee62 5 лет назад

    HOLY CRAP!! Amazing riding and terrain...

  • @Kent.
    @Kent. 5 лет назад

    My favorite so far on this adventure... looks really amazing 👍

  • @workhorsemtb7075
    @workhorsemtb7075 5 лет назад

    Super epic trails!

  • @Cards646
    @Cards646 5 лет назад

    Those are the coolest trails I’ve ever seen!

  • @sparks701
    @sparks701 5 лет назад

    Amazing trails. The tight ups and downs are similar to my local trails without the elevation.

  • @christhepatriot4621
    @christhepatriot4621 5 лет назад

    What glorious trails!

  • @stevepodraza6363
    @stevepodraza6363 5 лет назад

    Amazing bike and epic trail! Great job on the narrative! 🤘🏻👏🏻💪🏻

  • @alfredde4350
    @alfredde4350 5 лет назад

    Great riding bk looks like a great place for a ride

  • @mikerotchburns1622
    @mikerotchburns1622 5 лет назад

    that tree tunnel singletrack was amazing. i have a section of trail like that which lasts for 30 sections and is so fun.

  • @BockaufBiken
    @BockaufBiken 5 лет назад

    Sorry Brian i haven't been around for a while. Now im back! That trail is a masterpiece! Narrow flowy and challenging at the same time! Must have been such fun going down there! Good stuff!

  • @OGMTB
    @OGMTB 5 лет назад

    Classic BKXC! Why I watch your channel.

  • @bicycleit2383
    @bicycleit2383 5 лет назад +1

    Great stuff

  • @Descenter1976
    @Descenter1976 5 лет назад +2

    OKAY, So this is how a rest day looks like! Yiiiikkksss

  • @deisen123
    @deisen123 5 лет назад

    Wow, they clear-cut the hell out of that island. The wooded sections look amazing.

    • @tyralroach5869
      @tyralroach5869 5 лет назад +1

      yep, its a working forest. the tral system has changed hugely due to harvesting & the Rotorua club is quick to build new trails

  • @davidmithen9223
    @davidmithen9223 5 лет назад +1

    Nice one Brian. Love this trip and the cicadas remind me of home. Your feet would feel less pain if you were on flat pedals ;)

  • @jeffcuevas5918
    @jeffcuevas5918 5 лет назад

    Always a blast big B!

  • @rdevil25
    @rdevil25 5 лет назад +1

    Great trails man \m/

  • @markyboyclark
    @markyboyclark 5 лет назад

    Why am I addicted to watching these types of videos!

    • @bkxc
      @bkxc  5 лет назад +1

      You're not alone!

  • @dalewalker3942
    @dalewalker3942 5 лет назад

    Wow, some great trails, respect for totally committing to them. The forest sections looked really tight.👍🏼

  • @wj6565
    @wj6565 5 лет назад

    Awesome video Brian! These were the trails in the Rotorua trip I was looking forward to seeing you do!!!

  • @davebakx6267
    @davebakx6267 5 лет назад

    Looks so awesome!

  • @tatojanc
    @tatojanc 5 лет назад

    Hey Brian... this is the best series ever.... awesome footage

    • @bkxc
      @bkxc  5 лет назад +1

      Thanks man!

  • @indorider
    @indorider 5 лет назад

    Finally some killer singletrack through the rain forest!!!

  • @philipkelsey840
    @philipkelsey840 5 лет назад

    Now THAT'S more like it!

  • @Brummieinthesun
    @Brummieinthesun 5 лет назад

    Great vid, really enjoyed this one ! Epic forest rides...

  • @marklenhard7034
    @marklenhard7034 5 лет назад

    Best ride of this new Zealand trip

  • @ATBRides
    @ATBRides 5 лет назад

    So much fun to watch this!

  • @facundoromanopuppis7960
    @facundoromanopuppis7960 5 лет назад

    You have to try the Argentine north, beside to the Andes... its beautifull and very fun

  • @4martys
    @4martys 2 года назад

    Rotorua is always great. I haven't ridden Kung Fu Walrus yet , but it looks inviting.

  • @Projectnortheast
    @Projectnortheast 5 лет назад

    Man that place looks awesome!

  • @StanBlum
    @StanBlum 5 лет назад

    Te Ahi Manewa! My favorite. -- norcal boy who got to visit Sep '18, when it was a little wetter! Hope you get to Nelson and Queenstown. Love the vids, Brian!

    • @bkxc
      @bkxc  5 лет назад

      Nice!!

  • @jeffdahl99
    @jeffdahl99 5 лет назад +2

    Looks like biking on Endor!

  • @tonymillichap7943
    @tonymillichap7943 5 лет назад

    Awesome day again loving it 🤘🤘

  • @douglasmclean9391
    @douglasmclean9391 5 лет назад

    This looks so epic even on GoPro! Must be absolutely insane in real life!! Amazing video dude.

  • @ingebyra
    @ingebyra 5 лет назад

    Epic trails.

  • @PL-fh8cz
    @PL-fh8cz 5 лет назад

    Bucket list riding - Great videos Brian:
    I remember riding the clear fall trail a few years ago and other trails around Rotorua. I was riding my XC race bike and if I did it again, a short wheelbase, playful trail bike is a better ride - Something like a Rocky Mountain Altitude or similar.
    A couple of suggestions if you make the trip -- Go into the native bush at dawn or dusk and listen to the bird calls. I've been told Costa Rica is similar, but there's nothing like it in North America or Europe. On a rest day, or if your partner isn't into riding, hike the Tongariro Crossing trail. It was the inspiration for Mt. Doom in the LOTR, and a dramatic landscape.

    • @bkxc
      @bkxc  5 лет назад

      Nice!

  • @whiplash231
    @whiplash231 5 лет назад

    Iv'e been waiting for this since the Instagram post about you getting sick. The colours are amazing in this video!

  • @travisreed5965
    @travisreed5965 5 лет назад

    Absolutely Brilliant - Well Done
    Cheers

  • @TrailPOV
    @TrailPOV 5 лет назад

    Funny you should be posting about Split Enzs because I will be finishing up a full top to bottom edit of this trail this week. I absolutely love this trail! and sounds like you did too

  • @agistocila6992
    @agistocila6992 5 лет назад

    Awesome ride

  • @mtbjones9625
    @mtbjones9625 5 лет назад

    Looked an epic day of trails loved it 🤘🤘

  • @jeromec5877
    @jeromec5877 5 лет назад

    Awesome ride today Brian!

  • @kandinrobinson2090
    @kandinrobinson2090 4 года назад

    Glad you loved our country! I'll have to show you how it's done next time you're down

  • @taffycymroukmtb9073
    @taffycymroukmtb9073 5 лет назад

    Great stuff buddy 😜 enjoyed that one 🤘😉🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍🚴🚴🚴

  • @justinreynolds7944
    @justinreynolds7944 5 лет назад

    Stay well brian😀

  • @cbfarmsandtrucking5716
    @cbfarmsandtrucking5716 5 лет назад

    Keep up the great videos.

  • @jamesjapson6115
    @jamesjapson6115 5 лет назад

    wish had those trail in the philippines. have a blast brian!

  • @MumonkanVII
    @MumonkanVII 5 лет назад

    look at brian go, bunnyhopping roots hitting little doubles like theyre no big deal.
    really cool to see you progress, and of course these truly awesome trails :)

  • @peterwillekens8275
    @peterwillekens8275 5 лет назад

    My kinda trail! Epic as usual, Brian. 🤘 😘

  • @ToogyHowser
    @ToogyHowser 5 лет назад

    Awesome ride! I’ll live vicariously through you since it’s snow and ice here ugh

  • @BGWordneemig
    @BGWordneemig 5 лет назад

    Is this a so technical trails! Wow!

  • @appsielol6074
    @appsielol6074 5 лет назад +1

    Awesome stuff

  • @MTBZenMaster
    @MTBZenMaster 5 лет назад

    AWSOME Flow riding and Positive flow of joyfulness.😁 Very well done Brian keep both of those flows going. Two thumbs up and a like button 👍🏾👍🏾😊
    Be Safe
    -Sam

  • @MTBGarage
    @MTBGarage 5 лет назад

    this totally got me excited to get down there one day!

  • @gallorody
    @gallorody 5 лет назад

    That looked like so much fun! Hope you didn’t get sick, but I guess it’s in the past and we’ll find out in the future. 🤯

  • @colekitchin
    @colekitchin 5 лет назад +2

    Love your videos! Keep up the awesome content!:)

  • @BIKE-PLUS
    @BIKE-PLUS 4 года назад +1

    Very nice ride :)

  • @drsawmiller2
    @drsawmiller2 5 лет назад

    Great video Brian hope the shoulder is ok

  • @TwassupYo
    @TwassupYo 5 лет назад

    What an awesome vid! There will be cramps LOL!

  • @bellavista7
    @bellavista7 5 лет назад

    marvelous tracks