This 5,000 foot climb better be worth it | Mountain biking Richfield, Utah

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Жыл бұрын

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After riding Richfield, Utah, with Sarah earlier this year I got my hopes up HIGH for their newest creation: 18 miles of downhill on a trail called Spinal Tap. This has gotta be good!
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@kpbassist Жыл бұрын

Hey Brian, Kirk here, the guy with the wide 'stache at Over The Edge Fruita, saying thanks for stopping by our shop during your vivit to Western Colorado. One of our mechanics left us to work for the company that built Spinal Tap and he did a fine job! Your vids remain at the top of our list for content & fun factor because your dialog, during your rides, makes it more enjoyable and invites the viewer to feel engaged much more than in a silent video! And, tweaked knees??!!?? Just wait 'til you'er almost eighty yaers old and it happens! I missed a fun ride in New Castle, CO yesterday because of my right knee. The other riders sure enjoyed it though and really earned the decent. Keep up the fine work.

@bkxc Жыл бұрын

Hey Kirk!! Thanks for the kinds words. Oh man, I can only imagine what kind of tweaks and creaks are going to start up over the next 40 years!!

@rogereheadbyrne4790 Жыл бұрын

🇬🇧Thank you for your commitment Brian! These Awesome videos are the best! Whenever you post i know I'm gonna be Entertained!👍Brilliant Trails Dude!🤘😎🤘

@TheRiotMTB Жыл бұрын

That looked like the best DH I’ve ever seen…little bit of everything rolled into one. Big props man

@newsaxonyproductions7871 Жыл бұрын

Yeah definitely, same thoughts here. I liked that there was a bunch of flowy sections but then also technical bits--and he didn't even hit up every trail!

@technibyte3087 11 ай бұрын

Our trails are amazing

@Chris-pw7ov Жыл бұрын

It's good to know this is out there. I saw Richfield on the map last time I was in Utah. One of these times, I have to bring my bike out west and check out some of these trails.

@basajaunnn Жыл бұрын

Bro another great vid! Always turns my day around when you upload, beautiful trail and nice riding! 👌

@SuspensionTraveler Жыл бұрын

Great point about success vs milestones there. Those punishing rides always seem to bring out the philosopher in you 👍

@whitebread940 Жыл бұрын

I started watching your channel when I was a newbie to MTB and was frustrated all the time doing it. Your chipper, positive attitude was a game changer for me. This video is just another example.

@Magoo71 Жыл бұрын

Great ride BK...looks like the climb was worth the effort!

@GHinWI Жыл бұрын

Some classic BKXC right there. Well done.

@mhowell13 Жыл бұрын

Man, what a great video. I'm already thinking of ways to really attack 2023 and this looks like a place to hit. I look forward to seeing what you do in CO and hopefully you hit some front range trails. I don't think I've ever seen any on your channel.

@jaronpeterson741 Жыл бұрын

Hey Brian! I was on the trail crew for the first 2 years there in Richfield. Me and my crews finished up to One in a pinion and down. Super glad you liked the trail. If you ever come back through I highly recommend the Telegraph trail if you want a challenging downhill ride.

@bellsmountainadventures4917 Жыл бұрын

I've lived in richfield for the last 14 years I love that mountain

@piaresquare5424 Жыл бұрын

this was a really nice video to just relax and take in, thank you!

@tomhesse01 Жыл бұрын

Hay BK! I haven't "heard" you having that much fun on a ride since a long time ago...you didn't stop shouting, laughing & giggling during the whole DH. Great video by the way!

@kasstty Жыл бұрын

WOW THAT WAS A CLIMB! Absolute savage!!!!!

@ronanderson5736 Жыл бұрын

Definitely looks some great trails! Wow!

@Cesar-cm4if Жыл бұрын

Agreed! Something else to keep in mind while doing MTB is to wear the proper helmet, most helmets have an outdated safety standard, the best ones are the ones that pass the nta standard like xnito or bern hudson

@achillesheels1 Жыл бұрын

Yeah Brian, great vid. I just did this ride on the way back to CO from Vegas. Except I wasn't crazy enough to do the full tap. Just lower tap for me (plus the upper trails were snowed out). One of the best trails I've ridden. I'll definitely be going back.

@richfield-bike-shuttle Жыл бұрын

Stoked our trails made your list!!! They're awesome!

@blahkaymtb5127 Жыл бұрын

Definitely my favorite vid in a while

@despeasland4837 Жыл бұрын

Hey Brian. That was pretty awesome. Great to see that you're still doing it and looking so well. You've come a long way since the days when I was one of you're first subscribers. I'm 75 now and still riding but no mountain bikes any more. I ride mostly on cycle ways and paths but can't do the miles I used to do anymore. I've still got my 'pain and pleasure' t-shirts which I still wear with pride. Keep riding. Best wishes. Des P

@despeasland4837 Жыл бұрын

Sorry Brian, got your reply but not sure what to do. Bit of an old man here and not up with technology Des P

@Croaghaun71 Жыл бұрын

Awesome black diamond trail!! I think the most intimidating part of that ride was having three bulls on the side of the trail. You made it look so effortless. :)

@mikeberndt6052 Жыл бұрын

I took the single track up to the road. I had many people pass me also. What a climb. I was advised to skip the very top. Sure glad I did. The bottom 4.5 miles of SpinalTap are awesome. Rode there twice and definitely will go back to ride the rest of the trails

@mikekobylasz3490 Жыл бұрын

Bkxc is the original KZfaq pov 🐐🤘🏽

@mattklaus155 Жыл бұрын

Seeing your town on KZfaq, and seeing people from all over wanting to visit is such a surreal and bittersweet experience. We're proud and want to share.....but it's getting awfully crowded lately lol, hard balance to find

@mikeberndt6052 Жыл бұрын

I'm a truck driver from Minnesota. I bring my bike with me. The Flying J is in an awesome spot

@briansmith4368 Жыл бұрын

awesome. I've planned a few vaca's and ridden so many trails based on your videos and looks like I have another on my list now. Just need to get to Sedona first before we can do another Fruita/Moab/Richfield trip. Thanks and be well.

@mtbingadventures1551 Жыл бұрын

Now I see why you were able to climb so strong in Durango. Great pre ride for the adventure trip.

@bkxc Жыл бұрын

Haha, one big ride and I'm ready to go!

@AdamClarkx1 Жыл бұрын

Richfield has become THE destination here in Utah. We love it! We also XC race there, but over in the rainbow hills side (other side of town). Super awesome place to visit and ride!

@bkxc Жыл бұрын

It's awesome!

@DannyChough Жыл бұрын

is it actual dispersed camping? legal that is? going there in a week and if those are legit I'll stay there.

@vashusan1984 Жыл бұрын

@@DannyChough The dispersed camping is open as long as the road is I'm pretty sure. Every time I'm there I see people camping up the road where the water tower is.

@willienillie6337 Жыл бұрын

This was a damn good trial for a downhill ride. Definitely on my list.

@MrLetedtwinting Жыл бұрын

Circa 2019 vibes. Love this video!

@cobykluth1878 Жыл бұрын

Great to see a old school BKXC joint!

@huntstyle Жыл бұрын

Wow, I really need to get down there! Might be out of time for this season... cold creeps in this weekend!

@brycehongola2425 Жыл бұрын

Ridge riding is always the best views.☮️🌵

@mattgraves3709 Жыл бұрын

I am a subscriber for years, watched probably half of your videos.

@annytv6639 Жыл бұрын

ohhh my God beautiful place..mountain Bike good video

@tonynapont1804 Жыл бұрын

Great video!! 👍

@buhaweyangsta Жыл бұрын

Wow pretty awesome trail. Definitely marking this trail down to shred.

@bkxc Жыл бұрын

It's a good one!

@shelbygonzales1019 Жыл бұрын

I'm impressed you did the lily pad double drop. My last two times there, I've been too chicken to hit it. Great video as always Brian!

@vashusan1984 Жыл бұрын

I watched Nate Hills' video where he doubled it....blew my mind. Lots of commitment to make that one go.

@shelbygonzales1019 Жыл бұрын

@@vashusan1984 for real!

@chantalbedard404 Жыл бұрын

Wow, great video ! Vraiment un bel endroit pour rouler!!! Wow !

@DK5ONV Жыл бұрын

Talkin' bout Utah. I been watching the Red Bull Rampage Livestream on KZfaq. Dude that was the Shit. Hey you picked another great Area to have Fun. Happy Weekend and keep up your fantastic Work. 💯🙏🍀👍🙋‍♂

@mineadventures7938 Жыл бұрын

I wanted to start a MTB channel, but dang, producing worthy content every week and no money just made no sense. but i love exploring old abandoned mines. Some of the single track miners trails look very fun to ride, maybe one day i will get a go pro and ride to a mine, rather than walk. in any case, yes content worthy vids are a challenge indeed.

@johnk8475 Жыл бұрын

epic ride!

@jcar2412 Жыл бұрын

I always shuttle richfield but it's one of my favs

@benjaminpellegrino4241 Жыл бұрын

JUST SPENT THE WHOLE WEEKEND THERE, I'M HOOKED!

@joebikes Жыл бұрын

Bryan during ride: "Almost makes me want to quit beef" Bryan after the ride: “16oz Ribeye!” Good on ya’ man 😂Great video!

@dadlife8289 Жыл бұрын

Joe Bikes makes amazing videos! Check out his channel

@bkxc Жыл бұрын

Gotta get that recovery!!

@jbandt Жыл бұрын

Hey, the vans back! LOL!

@radred512 Жыл бұрын

Hey Brian. Nice work hammering out that amazing no-shuttle ride. Have a look at an alternator charger (DC-DC) like the victron orion which charges your accessory battery(s) whenever the engine is running?

@JoeCincotta307 Жыл бұрын

Check your cleat position if you’re having knee pain. I just did an epic gravel ride and for the first time ever had right knee pain. Wasn’t until the end that I noticed my right cleat had loosened and totally shifted.

@bkxc Жыл бұрын

Oh man, great tip!

@ruston723 Жыл бұрын

My son spent 2 years digging on the Richfield trail system helps when bikers build the trail that they like to ride. Most of the kids that built the trails where NICA cross country team

@JohnDoe-fu4qd Жыл бұрын

That is hardcore climbing. Wow. That ride looks amazing, 18 miles down.

@roughster1615 Жыл бұрын

You need a DC to DC charger for your van. That way as you drive it also tops off your batteries. Zero power concerns for my van once I got it installed.

@evan13 Жыл бұрын

+1. I've got the Renogy DC-DC charger with built in MPPT controller. It prioritizes whichever source is sending more power. The alternator charges the battery back up much faster than my 200W solar. Battery rarely gets below 85%.

@kathardt-holoch4361 Жыл бұрын

I was just driving on I-70 last week but didn't know about this area. Next time!

@thewiscolife6532 Жыл бұрын

Great video as always! Look into a Victron Orion or something similar for the van.

@bkxc Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I've gotta figure something out!

@ChronoCard Жыл бұрын

I heard a few weeks ago that the upper section of Spinal Tap was finished. I wasn't expecting them to add THAT much, though!

@62swampboy62 Жыл бұрын

That was a rather alarming thumbnail LOL. Heck of a ride you had!

@bgriff2517 Жыл бұрын

Kudos for the climb up. Def a shuttle would be appreciated.

@motocatfish Жыл бұрын

Fun lower trail! Get a Battery2Battery charger so idling or driving van recharges house batteries too.

@askdrew98 Жыл бұрын

An easy way to tell birch and aspen trees apart is the bark. Birch bark peels back and looks a bit like a stick of cinnamon.

@rascal1234 Жыл бұрын

I like your snack choice. I will have to try the individual serving size of Skippy.

@_Jake.From.Statefarm_ Жыл бұрын

Haha yeah it does feel like a weight on the bike when you get off the ebike. I find a quick ride around on the dirt jumper or the downhill bike helps. Are you gonna go check out Rampage?

@levichristensen7754 Жыл бұрын

At the first of the video you where talking about how you felt like you had an anchor on without the e bike I was thing that's going to suck riding up the road for 17 miles. I road to middle spinal tap and I was dead after that.

@pahadiridermj1056 Жыл бұрын

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@robgoffroad Жыл бұрын

It wasn't in the video, but you rode right past my camp when you exited the trail! FWIW... If you're still here (unlikely), I'd be happy to shuttle you up to wherever you want on my SxS (a bike will strap nicely to the back with bungees.. no scratches or anything), no charge. I ran a local guy up there last week, was a fun break from work. If you want, msg me on IG next time and if I'm here, I'm happy to help. I tend to spend a few weeks here in the shoulder seasons... sometimes in this particular spot, sometimes in others.

@bkxc Жыл бұрын

Haha, nice! This was a few weeks ago though!

@grega9220 9 ай бұрын

Awesome!! I have family in Richfield.... had no idea there were trails (they dont ride)

@bkxc 9 ай бұрын

Great trails!

@ChrisLeadley Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@bkxc Жыл бұрын

Thank you Chris!!

@gspjute Жыл бұрын

Aspens (quakies) have a circular leaf. Birch have more of an exaggerated heart shape. Also, Quakies are native in the mountain west at that elevation. Thanks for the video - been trying to get down there for awhile now.

@bkxc Жыл бұрын

That's good info!!

@michelleflamingos Жыл бұрын

I just came to watch you react to switching back to an regular bike lol I couldn't go back after I rode one!

@bkxc Жыл бұрын

Haha, it was an adjustment!

@brianthompson1045 Жыл бұрын

Brian we need a best trail list for Ebikes! Please! My wife and I are going to plan a once in a lifetime trip and would love to tap into your extensive knowledge.

@scottmarcom1181 Жыл бұрын

"So comforting to sleep in the Wal-Mart parking lot"! ...Oh like I know the feeling!!

@mattcrane Жыл бұрын

Reminds me of riding thunder mountain outside Bryce Canyon.

@omichelini Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed the remix on 4:58!

@bkxc Жыл бұрын

Haha, whoops!

@gabrielspohr1333 Жыл бұрын

i've missed some of your videos not gonna lie, but what you did with the rallon? i love that bike !

@nostr8ghtlinzs596 Жыл бұрын

at the 11 minute mark, and this might be the beset ebike promotion video yet,! haha

@flipphone326 Жыл бұрын

Hey Brian, if you are headed to Moab next week I will keep an eye out for you ! would be great to hit some trails ;)

@law844 Жыл бұрын

Some good riding. How do you feel comfortable pushing yourself when you’re out riding by yourself? I like to go by myself but at the same time i always think if I get hurt I could be in big trouble.

@HindsightFPV Жыл бұрын

Hey Brian you've probably mentioned it's in previous videos but just curious what tires are you running on that setup?

@dukeofmtb Жыл бұрын

Looked worth it to me. Although I'd be wearing a ton of sunscreen and a moisture wicking long sleeve shirt. Not a lot of shade. 😅 Great ride though. You're living the mtb dream. 👍

@tortillasarenotbiceps7622 Жыл бұрын

Nothing like a little bull and backhoe to keep the short hairs on end. Your vids are always top notch. Thank you for packing us into your fanny pack. Another fun adventure under our belts. Until next time, stay safe. 🙂

@Lalokera0629 Жыл бұрын

Make me want to pit out for few days vaca heD out that way. Place looks awesome.

@mtbville Жыл бұрын

Amazing thumbnail 😂👍

@rando4468 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, That anchor is you! ;-)

@kitten-inside Жыл бұрын

That black part is a proper roller coaster.

@bkxc Жыл бұрын

It was so good!

@8dio850 Жыл бұрын

You r really such a cool fun guy I'm addicted to to urr videos dude I wish I was in America to join u someday and have so much great fun despite the fact I'm anything but a pro rider like u but I really wish I could have such a great company like u one day hey I live in turkey have u evvrr thought about riding here I have no clue iff we have any nice trails here though but I'm sure we do have some

@IBRAKEFORBEDROCK Жыл бұрын

Its wierd looking at your bar and theres hardly any cables. Some day they will have wireless brakes too 😲

@MattyActive Жыл бұрын

Hopefully we can run into each other on the trail while you’re in Colorado!

@chilloutyaall Жыл бұрын

How do you like that really low water bottle mount ? Almost have to use a Camelbac?

@mattcrane Жыл бұрын

Next time in Richfield go to Monroe and stay at Mystic hot springs!

@DrewU Жыл бұрын

Have you tried taking mustard packets for the cramps? Works wonders

@MTBScotland Жыл бұрын

very little difference between the new MY23 RS and the MY22. Damper is basically the same. New suspension feel is the difference you are feeling. Why the air over the coil?

@hansentt Жыл бұрын

Brain, look into charging your van batteries from your engines altenator. They as you drive your batteries are charging. That's how motorhomes are wired.

@OneTradeMan Жыл бұрын

I can hear the hub, I must have missed the switch away from the Vesper

@rhysxj Жыл бұрын

I went to Richfield after watching your last video on it and it was amazing. Only thing i didn’t like was that i was camped just off that dirt road and so many of the locals treated me like an asshole (example: spinning tires on trucks/atvs to kick rocks and dirt at me in my campsite). I met some really nice locals too, though.

@bkxc Жыл бұрын

Ugh, hate that! Always some bad apples in the bunch.

@BURSTspeed Жыл бұрын

Why not ride/try the ebike with such a long/steep climb? (maybe I missed this somehow in the video)

@JRHockney Жыл бұрын

Wow thats a long fun ride...Hey when you're in Colorado one of these times, do you think you could check out Lefthand OHV area? It use to be just an OHV four wheeling and dirtbike trail area but since it got destroyed in the flood its become a backwoods, moderately maintained, downhill oriented mountain bike area being slowly built up. I go there alot and you focus on the type of riding I like so I'm just curious about how you would review it...especially the 1750 ft steep climb to the top ;) With your endurance and skill, your could probably do most of the best trails there in a few hours :D A few other good colorado near front range locations: Hall Ranch, Apex, and definitely Maryland Mountain.

@bkxc Жыл бұрын

I'll have to check out Lefthand, I have definitely heard of it!

@JRHockney Жыл бұрын

@@bkxc Yeah it's definitely worth a detour. Many of the trails aren't super long but their steep, rowdy, and usually flow pretty well... and I'm addicted to going there and carefully building my downhill skills for some reason. I'd be happy to show you around there if you'd like. Hopefully by then, I'll be able to ride them all fast and efficiently and my awful tennis elbow will be healed, LOL.

@rambleron5720 Жыл бұрын

would like to see you do this same thing with your ebike and see witch one you liked the more...

@flo4710 Жыл бұрын

Soo cute and handsome heh.. keep creating Cool awesome videos! ..Like your videos :) I'm enjoying the ride heh.. Keep 'em BTXC vids coming.. New places, etc. ..Like watching you ride different trails and different areas. It's inspiring for anyone who wants to go riding. Awesome! Keep it up. Makes me wanna just go out and ride my bike heh. Nothing serious, just riding. You're Awesome! Be safe out there :)