FULL RUN: Mountain Biking Downieville from top to bottom
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- I thought I'd try something different and release an uncut Downieville run from the top of Packer Saddle all the way back to town. Sunrise - Butcher - Third Divide - Lavezzola road - First Divide
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There is something really hypnotic about watching POV trail riding.
my whole body follows with the bike when im really conentratade on the povs lmao!
Nice video, I start my recovery from COVID I’m still quarantined In my stationary bike I start riding 3 sets of 20 minutes in a very slowly way and I play your video while riding . I really enjoyed Thank you
The long cut was great! I don’t know that I would have time to watch every video if it were like this, but a few epic trails here and there is very much worth it!
Nice!
Your videos continue to inspire mountain bikers the world over! I can’t believe that I’ve been watching these videos since before you had 5K subscribers. You’ve really come a long way!
That's great, thanks for sticking around!
Rode this for the first time last week on a hardtail, It was pretty awesome!
I watched the whole damn thing lol.
I really like how you plan out the commentary on your rides with the videos you release. It really shows how organized and passionate you are. thanks man.
In august 2018 downieville saw my worst MTB crash. At 22:07 you can see the log sticking out that caused it. I hit that log spun and was thrown in to that tree. split my helmet got a major concussion, broke my collar bone, and dislocated my arm. hiked back to the top using a inner tube as a sling... fun fact I also saw a bear on my hike out.
These are the types of MTB videos that I like watching 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
This gets me geared up in the winter when things slow down AND it gears me up the rest of the year when I'm ready to rock the trails with a few idiots I surround myself with. Love it!
Haha love it!
The last time I rode that was over 15 years ago. It has gotten much more worn out and wider since then. Riding Downiville was my first time mountain biking ever, believe it or not. Last time I rode this I was going a bit slower trying to take in the sights, but you look like you're going for the world record. There were no "downhill bikes" back then and trail was much less defined at the time also. Back then, there were only cross country bikes.
Yes... now i have something good to watch when i eat my dinner tonight... thanks!!!!!!
Nice!
10 BKXC videos in one!
I've viewed 20 minutes, and the good thing is that I can come back. It would be cool to make an MTB podcast with this type of video as the background footage. Anyway, thanks !
That's great!
I just started another hobby, considering mountain bike riding! I've been a sportbike enthusiast for 50 years, adding touring to the menu last year when i bought a Honda Goldwing. However, I got hooked on watching mountain bike racing several weeks ago and I can't detach myself from it. I even lowered my 15-year-old Specialized Hardrock Comp HR (hardtail of course) from the garage ceiling and detailed it. I decided to pursue the basics and learn about both the machines and picking up pointers from watching u tube videos.
I caught one of your videos with more to follow when you raced in BC for that seven-day saga that honestly blew me away. I really enjoyed your presentation, sportsmanship, humbleness, and dedication to sharing your experiences with us. You are a good dude man. Anyway, I'm not there yet and won't be for a while and when I say not there that means hitting the trails. I'm on the waitlist for two elective surgeries, caused by previous cumulative trauma injuries from motorcycle crashes and of all things, an injury I suffered playing football when I was a kid that put me in a full-body cast from neck to ankles for a year. My major motorcycle crash broke multiple bones, i.e., back, knee, shoulder, ankle, pelvis, dislocations, and internal bleeding, etc and was testimony that being in good shape can save your life. Coming up will be my fifth and sixth operations related to the crash and three years of rehab. In this latest case, it will be close to a year before I'll be able to ride, but in the meantime, I will be glued to reading about and watching all forms of videos related to mountain biking, including, of course, yours!
I was thrilled to learn from your Downieville video there is a fantastic mountain bike facility there. I've been through that neck of the woods numerous times on my motorcycles and out of curiosity I wondered recently if there were many structured bike trails in my area outside of Sacramento, now I know of one, thanks! I'll look further to see if you have any instruction videos because you have a way of conversing that is positive while backed by many years of experience.
In the early part of the video, you mentioned a fellow rider making a comment on the shuttle van about his hardtail bike and the response by one of his pals. No doubt there are many riders who own hardtail bikes, but I got the impression a full suspension bike certainly has the technological advantage. I know at my level of riding, a hardtail would be perfectly suitable and I suppose one would consider a full suspension as an upgrade as you increase your skill level and speed. The other obstacle is cost and since I'm an old fart and not crazy anymore, it doesn't make sense to me, assuming I keep my ego in check, to spend $3-$4K on a full-suspension bike. Despite its age, the bike I own has some nice parts on it, I doubt very much I'll outgrow it.
Thanks a million for the time and effort you put into your work and it's great to see you are having a blast doing it. I'm looking forward to this new and crazy idea. If I can avoid a bad crash and another helicopter ambulance ride, I'll be good.
Thanks! Lots of fun to watch while I'm stuck inside on my trainer. All the trails around me have 18"+ of snow on them, and it's currently a whopping 1 degree F outside.
Love the tidbits of history and the stop sign warning.
That bear was awesome!!
caught me by suprise!!
Holy shit! That video was amazing! Thanks for posting the entire ride! Great riding! Sat and watched the entire thing with my 5 yr old who has the flu! It made his day!
AWesome!!
I like the lengthy unsegmented video. I'm taking a year off from riding and found it soothing to watch. Just sorta zoned out and watched the whole thing all at once.
As soon as a single drop of water hits those brakes, it's "LET ME SING YOU THE SONG OF MY PEOPLE"
Hahah yes
Talking only about the first few minutes, it's the first track I watch and I think: It's there! Finally a track that I could do in the rhythm of this guy (or at least without losing sight of him in five seconds.) :)
I love Downieville! Rode it back in the 90's when it first started on my 93' Fisher hardtail with Rock Shox Mag 21 (maybe 3" travel on a good day)
They extended the Sunrise trail, never rode that section, but I will soon.
Great video!
That's so damn cool!!
Thanks for posting. I’m recovering from knee replacement surgery. Watching your videos is giving me hope and inspiration to be riding again.
Glad to hear that dude!!
I watch your videos for a long time. You really inspired me to bring my bike from Switzerland to California to ride all the great trails. I did this ride twice because it was so much fun. Thank you for inspiring me and many others to go out and have fun. Thanks a lot!!!
Wow!! Love hearing that Roger
Washington and British Columbia have the best trails and dirt. Moab Utah gets an honorable mention also.
I watched the whole thing ! That bear moment and waterfall great moments
**People be like when it was uploaded .5 seconds ago and the video is 1 hour long ** "awesome video!!"
JakerMB welcome to the bots ;)
MikeLikesTrails haha
Hahaha
that's because we know it'll be awesome!
Loved a true uncut experience with the hard respiration, the fails and the stops and all the REAL MOUNTAIN BIKING xD
Big time!!
Great stuff. Watch in 2x speed. I'm ready for this weekend now.
Did that trail end of September this year through Greg @ Downieville Outfittters. Would love to go back and do it again same time next year.
Great video start to finish. Beautiful scenery and the bear. Thanks for posting.
Glad you liked it!
Full length video are actually great for those who have never ridden a particular trail and want to view it all.
Definitely!
its nice a cold out in illinois right now...this was great to watch on the exercise bike....i got my computor hooked up to the tv and put the trainer right in front of the tv put my headphones in listening to def leppard and micheal jackson
Beautiful tide that was wish I could ride like that on that path beautiful place
Thanks !!
I think I shat myself at 7:46 with that perfect snot rocket :D Beauty of a ride too!
Hahahaha
The bear was a wonderful surprise!
Watched it from start to finish. Never get bored watching rides through that kind of country. Gorgeous place. The closest I can come to country like that is NewZealand. Love to see more long rides through those kind of places. Cheers from Brisbane Australia!
Awesome dude!!
Yes, made it to the end. And added it to my bucket list! Where would we be during this quarantine without you!!
it looks like it feels sooooo good
YYYYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSS love when you guys put up full rides idk why this doesnt happen more!
My pleasure!
Perfect timing! I was there two weeks ago and am going back with my son to ride next weekend. Now he can see exactly what we are going to be doing. Thanks!
NICE!
I wouldn't stop for wild life on the trail! SCARY!
The longer videos are nice. I like learning about the trails and I watch these while at work and find them relaxing and motivating
Awesome!
Loved it. Just road there 3 weeks ago for my first time and suffered a broken shoulder with ac separation. Couldn’t finish the ride. Happy to see the full ride and longer videos.
Ahhh brutal!
Just did this trail yesterday. Whoa....that downhill section after the bridge is wicked fast.
Your Hightower video is what pushed me over the edge of buying one back then. Still lovin’ the bike today! Cheers, man!
That's great!! Glad you're still here
Was there Friday the day before B1KER camp. Rode it for the first time and blew my mind how great it is out there.
Pretty unreal awesome!
Awesome video, Brian! Thanks for sharing the whole ride with us!
GLad you liked it!
At Sunpeaks bc waiting for the DH park to open thinking, I still have a 1:15:29 long bkxc video to watch. So off to the fitness center i go for, you got it 1:15:29 of cardio. Loved the video, I'll watch the next one on tomorrow's cardio's session
Haha love hearing that!
Managed to get my bike built up while watching thanks for the ride Brian
yep, watched the whole thing and will do it again! i had a 75-minute workout on trainerroad on the calendar and this was a perfect way to ride it. bonus, i was planning to visit downieville for the firs time this summer, so this is great for recon.
Rode the trail on my 93 GT zaskar in the 90’s
WOW! 43:29 into the video, you had one hand off the handlebar. Startled me!
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Some great extended cut shredding. Loved the last single track along the river gorge. Thanks for the tag along nuggets.
Thanks Peter, it was a blast!
I love that trail
Looks like a fun trail. Good choice for a full video like this.
Thanks!
I won’t be out on this trail forever possibly, but it’s sweet to be able to see the whole thing as if I was there.
Glad to hear it!
can't believe you stopped for that bear, balls confirmed!
Haha, they're scaredy cats
Awesome ride! Thanks!
Watched this on the spin bike at the gym last night. Pretty long drive from Denver but I want to do it in fall.
Got through the lot over the day.....great ride.
Hell yes!
Great video Brian. Your nervous laughter in the gnarly sections always cracks me up.
Haha, my signature
Was this a mistaken upload, or are you just giving us non-patrons a taste of that sweet patron life? Either way, I appreciate it. 👍
when in doubt, the descrption is about 👆
Pick option 2. That's the safe bet
Polish guy with hard to spell name ;-p Wasn't when he first uploaded.
I talked about it in the video !
I still cant believe I've never been! Gonna make it happen!
Haha yes you do
Shaved head makes the shades look huge but aero is what matters
Hahaha
This is so chilling, If you shut your eyes n just listen you feel like you on the bike lol you make your own track up in your mind just listening to the gear changes n ground which give you thought of speed. Love this one Brian :)
That's awesome
Great video! Surprised that downieville isnt on the TrailOne list yet. I'm hoping to ride this soon, recently did Soquel and loved it.
That moment when you click a BKXC high quality video and realize it will be an over an hour! Awesome Brian! Gives an impression what following you on Patron must be like!
Hahaha thanks Bock
Perfect view from your helmet 😀😀😀
Right around 32:30 is the spot where my high school friend recently had a fatal accident. The rider says it’s a “tough little tricky section”. Sad. What a beautiful place though.
This trail absolutely rocks!!
1 hour+ of awesome downhill. Imma grab a beer for this! Cheers, Brian!
Haha hell yeah
You will be riding with me this morning...and what a great one!
Bucket list updated.
No shame having Brian on while riding...makes me feel less lonely.
That's sad but a sign of the times:(
I would say 81k views means your experiment worked with the long video. Loved it.
Most definitely!
I love your bike very much
I watch this video while exercising at home. Great video!
Brian, just wanted to let you know, I rode Downiville on October 26th because of this video (I live in PA). Best ride of my life! If you ever get back to PA, you should check out the Johnstown Incline Trails. Very unique trails, you ride an inclined plane to the top and ride down.
epic ride thats cool
Love the sounds of gears switching + moment of engagement !
That was rad. Brought back some great memories!
Really enjoyed this video. I like seeing all of the raw footage. Helps build my confidence for sure. You guys with all the years of experience have the same struggles as us newbies.
Thank you for posting this ✌🏼
I'm loving the long format of this video and you've got big balls I never would have stopped to look at a bear on the trail
Hahaha thanks dude
Awesome Brian! I loved watching the whole ride, snot rockets and all. What a beautiful place, and the bear was quite a rare capture! You really have a way of bringing us the best from all over the word. Thank you from Michigan!
Glad to hear that Dan! I hope you make it out to do this ride!
Damn nice ride Bryan! It looks like your Rallon really rides like a dream! Very nice going there soon! Can't wait to shred Downie!!!!!
Nice, good to hear that Steph!
I rode downieville for the first time friday and it was absolutely amazing! I honestly preferred it more than windrock because of how far out it takes you and the rock gardens are crazy! Keep up the great videos and doing what you love! looking forward to the next!
Hell yes! Downieville is definitely a different flavor from Windrock, but I like em both!
75 minutes of mtb bliss...thanks for sharing!! :-)
I saw a bear this year out in the middle of the trail too!
just watching random vids of yours, this trial looks soooo fun, so envy u 😅😁
It's a great one! Gotta get back there
YES
I'd love to ride this right now. Thanks for the video, the scenery is so beautiful too!
Do it! It's a great one
I moved out if California 30 years ago. I would love to ship my bike out there from D.C...just to do that run! F'king killer!!
Didn't even realise this was an hour long video until you said it :D Good way to spend a saturday morning before going riding myself!
Haha nice
Thank you so much for this full version video. It was fantastic. Now I would like to dry out Downieville, but only the intermediate trails. I'm not that experienced yet for the trails you ride.
GLad you liked it!
Hell Yeah! I was there a couple of days before you. The conditions were perfect. I'm hoping to get back up there in a couple of weeks, but it will be dusty by then. That bear siting was kinda freaky. I like this long free form edit. It gives the viewer a real sense of what the trail feels like as opposed to the ultra edited versions. I could watch people riding Downieville all day.
Downieville is always a blast! I rode a couple weeks later and it was a bit dusty but not terrible!
Nice to see entire trail. To reduce chain slap, use the mastic tape and make series of upside down T's every inch or so - the taller segments cushion the chain before it hits chain stay
Oh wow, I like that idea!
The GPS voice at the end was the realest thing lmao
Watched at 1x today, still looked pretty fast.
As for the hardtail part, I believe that guy. My average speed dropped visibly, especially on shorter rides, after switching to FS. It is obviously easier on the body, so better the longer you go, but not if you like your KOMs.
Also, best outro ever.
That's really interesting about the hardtail!
I'll have to catch the rest of this when I get home. Love the long format. I wish some of my local runs were this long. I have to loop a lot, which can get really boring to a viewer.
Awesome, thanks man!
Oh man, so good. What a gorgeous area, I gotta check it out!
Thank's for the epic mountain bike motion picture video truly one of your greatest, terrific idea
Thanks Daniel!
Wow, super cool video. Hope to run into you on the trail someday.