THE RISKIEST THING I'VE EVER DONE ON A BIKE | The White Line in Sedona, Arizona

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5 жыл бұрын

Any wrong move on the White Line in Sedona could mean a 200 ft fall to your death. Why the hell would I ride it then? I don't know. Because it's there I guess. Experience the trail with me, complete with the nerves and tension that goes with it.
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@SethsBikeHacks 5 жыл бұрын

I can't believe you did the rock roll like it was nothing. Staring down that with the cliff at the bottom is what made me poop my pants.

@BCpov 5 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty comfortable on slab, wheels on the ground! The stuff you do in the air scares the hell out of me! Ps. Does that mean we're getting a white line video soon!? 😁

@andrewzhu5394 5 жыл бұрын

@@BCpov He already did one

@Ek0 4 жыл бұрын

Do mountain bikers always clip into their pedals? I thought you might be able to throw the bike away if it becomes sketch?

@aidenchrismas3854 4 жыл бұрын

Seth's Bike Hacks love both your KZfaq channels

@xpert4kali661 4 жыл бұрын

Hey is the white line naturally their or someone painted it

@davidstepro7486 5 жыл бұрын

just pre-walking the trail in your bike shoes with metal cleats made me nervous - you're got guts

@antonschaefer 5 жыл бұрын

Same here, that got me way more worried than the actual ride! I ride the Shimano SPD cleats and your feet can get swiped from under you within a millisecond :P

@BCpov 5 жыл бұрын

Haha, they're definitely sketchy! Yuka had it good with her 5.10s!

@phrides 5 жыл бұрын

No doubt. I immediately thought that this might be the day for you to try some new flats.

@jared6163 3 жыл бұрын

Why would you where clip ins for this riding just seems sketchy to me

@mosslager 3 жыл бұрын

I went to comments to see if anyone else thought the same thing

@mtbingadventures1551 5 жыл бұрын

DUDE! I am so glad you didn't fall. That seriously made made palms sweaty just watching.

@BCpov 5 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I didn't fall too! I was quite certain I could do it though!

@nielsrooiman772 4 жыл бұрын

Me too

@jasoncapecod 5 жыл бұрын

to much risk not enough reward..

@DmitriyLaktyushkin 3 жыл бұрын

Fun things are in general low reward for the risk. Now go back to watching youtube while others ride.

@troycarpenter3675 3 жыл бұрын

@@DmitriyLaktyushkin nonsense dude. There is NO REWARD IN A SHORT LIFE. I'm glad he made it. Older people generally appreciate life more. This is because they understand the value of what would be lost.

@afist5595 3 жыл бұрын

@@DmitriyLaktyushkin what are you talking about? Plenty of fun things have a high enough reward for the risk. Gaming? Not that much risk, and is fun for multiple people. Caving? Get to experience some adventure while viewing the natural attractions within the caves, and as long as you aren’t going into an advanced, very narrow cave, there isn’t all that much risk. Fishing? Enjoy the serenity of whatever lake or other body of water you’re at, see the nature around you and catch as many fish to take home as you can. I could probably think of multiple other examples with decent reward and low enough risk. The white line though? Sure, it’s a nice view, but a single mistake could cost you your life, and the feeling of the ride itself would probably be mediocre. Stop being condescending just because guy who posted the comment would rather not put his life at stake for an okayish mountain biking experience he could just go somewhere else for. You’re acting like you’re any better while you yourself are on youtube and are watching videos just like him.

@WorldwideCyclery 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that's gnarly...

@kittykat7618 3 жыл бұрын

Ya... Like really gnarly

@Icantbebothered677 3 жыл бұрын

Gnarlyest of the gnarlyest

@philfortner1805 3 жыл бұрын

I've seen this route and can tell you the GoPro footage makes it look easier. That wall is 45 degrees and steepening to 80 degrees at the bottom. It's truly rolling on a wall! The hardest part of riding these extreme angle sandstone is managing rear wheel slides. It's a knife edge between sticking and sliding.

@stokedriders5184 5 жыл бұрын

Nice one Eric! I've seen other videos of this trail before, but this one actually put me in the experience and made my palms sweat! No joke!

@MTBZenMaster 5 жыл бұрын

Eric. I am a HUGE fan. Sincerely, we know that you have Jedi Master level MTB skills. At what point do you measure the risk vs the reward and potential impact on your growing family? Just because we can does not always mean we should. Brilliant video edit. Be Safe & Ride well --Samht

@nvr2old700 5 жыл бұрын

Really conflicted about this video Eric. Not sure whether to pull a paternal dad thing and get mad and reprimand you for risking your wellbeing and your wife's future or to congratulate you for taking us on an adrenaline filled high risk and luckily rewarding ride. Between BCPOV, BKXC, The Loam Ranger and a few other MTB channels I'd hate to lose your amazing riding videos and whitty commentary. I guess I'll just leave it at please be safe so we can continue to share in you and your wife's adventures.

@nvr2old700 4 жыл бұрын

Phil Jones Hey PJ. At least I can write a grammatically correct sentence unlike “yours”. Thx so much for “your” unsolicited critique! “You’re”amazing.

@Cometa447 4 жыл бұрын

That is so long of a comment

@nvr2old700 4 жыл бұрын

Jake Beisler Yup takes patience and reading comprehension to get through. Sorry.

@johan9548 4 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you, when it comes to this trail, there’s too much risk and not enough reward. I’d hate to lose one of me favorite mountain bikers to something like this

@okkipeper2453 3 жыл бұрын

Let him do what he wants

@mountaintime4276 5 жыл бұрын

Eric...you brought a whole new perspective to that trail. Thrilling. Love the heart rate. Good job all around, the ride and the video.

@BikeLifewithRob 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve seen a lot of videos on this, and yours just solidified my decision to not want to ride it!

@scotti_wan_kenobi 5 жыл бұрын

Massive respect to you for riding that line Eric 👊. I seriously doubt that I could bring myself to do it, my heart rate was up just watching your video. The relief in your voice when you got to the bottom was palpable. Stay gnarly dude. 🤘

@EoinCondon 5 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best videos I've seen of this line. Really captured the risk and sweaty palms feeling. The heart rate monitor was a nice touch!

@LifeFromtheLoam 5 жыл бұрын

This is a truly amazing edit that really puts you in the mindset of building up to doing something risky.

@powdertramps 5 жыл бұрын

F yeah Eric that was so sick! Well done pushing your fears aside and concurring it.

@nigelnobreaks9785 5 жыл бұрын

Loved it, the build up of tension was superbly done. Even leaving a little unfinished business with that small step, genius. Very enjoyable.

@thakurv1 2 жыл бұрын

What small step ?

@KDog2264 5 жыл бұрын

You are crazy man that has to be the scariest trail I have ever seen, there is no chance I would ever do that one. Good job Eric , and great video of a beautiful area.

@allenkvextreme 5 жыл бұрын

never been so excited off of bcpov as good as his videos are, this one had me all amped up!!!

@GravityEscapades 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, it actually showcased how steep and intimidating that part is better than other videos I've seen.

@MTBTrailMagic 5 жыл бұрын

I liked the way you made this video a serious one, worked well and kept me glued to the screen. Oh, and really well done Eric. I bet its going to be something you look back on in future years, and smile.

@ksanasinh 5 жыл бұрын

Your video is the best in showing true steepness of trail. Awesome job. 👍🏼👍🏼

@LunchRide 5 жыл бұрын

I loved that you showed your process. Thank you for that. My nerves were right there with you!

@daveguzman8838 5 жыл бұрын

Power of the mind that stops us from doing things. Glad your safe and able to sleep well now that you sent it!!! Cheers Bud!!!

@MrAnimal1971 5 жыл бұрын

Going to mention this at the office for the next team building exercise/ trip. LOL

@BrianVaughn 5 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you shared the internal battle within over riding this line and the preparation you went through. Part of the enjoyment in mountain biking for me is pushing myself outside of my comfort zones. Thanks for sharing this with us.

@MTBZenMaster 5 жыл бұрын

Brian - there in lies the danger of social media. Some other kid will watch this and be inspired like Eric was. He watch, Nate hill, phill mets, Michael Kollbek and others and said "oh let me try that" (I will follow along the other greats and accept that challenge.)...statistically, some will die (in phills video they state 2 guys went over). Why do we need to follow each other and ride the side of a cliff to feel alive?🤔 russian roulette... -sam

@kevinwilleford7876 5 жыл бұрын

Well done Eric! The vid and your ride are both top notch! Have to say I would never have tried it at my age, risk/reward you know! Glad you made it through unscathed!

@mattdeso1672 5 жыл бұрын

Just watching you walk it made my hands sweat, nevermind riding it.

@osirus272 5 жыл бұрын

Damn... that's some serious intensity! G'job... VERY cool your wife shot from below, listening to the spectators talk was adding to the drama. Keep it up! Now I can relax now that the video is over!!! :)

@jamespolucha6911 5 жыл бұрын

Way to go man, I’m glad you did it I have OCD really bad and have done things like that , great job

@gekkardboy 5 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you sharing your thoughts & fears on attempting this ride. You’re a braver man than I.

@neilmason3563 5 жыл бұрын

Nicely done Eric! Pushing your limits is part of what makes mountain biking fun. You pieced out each segment for what you needed to do all within your skill level. It's a calculated risk. Nothing crazy about that.

@TheMediocreMountainBiker 5 жыл бұрын

Way to go! This is the most insightful White Line video I’ve seen - you really bring the audience in to let them feel the same thoughts. 👏 PS: when I was at the White Line last October - every single Jeep tourist asked me if I was going to ride the White Line. I didn’t ride it both because it scared the hell out of me and I was riding solo.

@jackadler5941 5 жыл бұрын

As many times I watch videos of people riding this trail, I am just reminded that’s it’s the most insane ride there is, period. I love that lady who said He must be wired differently. Lol...you are for sure. Good job Eric‼️

@JC-zf6sx 5 жыл бұрын

Very dramatically edited video, added a bit of suspense. I enjoyed that. It was nice to not have music but rather to be able to enjoy the sounds your bike made. Nice video and thumbs up for riding the white line.

@taim9736 5 жыл бұрын

Finally a good honest White Line video that shows the fear everyone should have on that trail. I was just in Sedona a few weeks ago and just looking at that trail from the tourist platform made me scared. Maybe next time I'll do it. I'm stoked for you.

@MarkLarson 5 жыл бұрын

Wow!!! Congratulations! I was kinda hoping you would turn around and not do it. But so stoked for you!!! Love your vids!!!

@TrailHuntingMTBeer 5 жыл бұрын

Fair play dude, the mental strength required to overcome the fear & commit to doing it is unbelievable, & one of the most addictive parts of the game! Glad your wore your knee pads, just in case...🤙

@GhislainLeduc 4 ай бұрын

holy crap !! You are my hero ! I didn't know you did it!! Congrats!! Must have been so stressful !!!

@gennypagunsan4403 5 жыл бұрын

There were only few humanities would able to conquer their hearts with sanity, and you are one of them. Stay safe! Congratulations!

@sgallo00 5 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah man! That shit is too scary for me to even go check out but now you have me thinking that it is more doable than I thought. Maybe next time I'm in Sedona I'll have to actually scout it out. Good work and props to you!

@anitamitchell3452 5 жыл бұрын

Proud of you for doing what you did brother but even happier you didn't fall. Very brave. Take care, have fun, stay alive.

@Bessunger 5 жыл бұрын

That was insane. Glad you made it this well. My respect!

@bozenaskwierawska2617 Жыл бұрын

Wow niesamowite. Taka kontrola nad rowerem i przemyślany każdy ruch, ta umiejętność planowania. Braci podziwiam. Wielki zachwyt!

@01FozzyS 5 жыл бұрын

Damn Eric, you are the boss! My hands were sweating! Pretty cool how Yuka's camera was picking up all the comments.

@bikerdhill 5 жыл бұрын

I think my heart rate hit 170 just watching you ride that, it was insane Eric, awesome

@glennwadlegih1896 4 жыл бұрын

RESPECT. It’s not often that a video actually captures steepness. That was scary steep

@BikingBadwithTC 5 жыл бұрын

My god, just watching you guys walking it was scary to watch. You Rock!

@ryanbuchan3158 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video Eric, well done for conquering your fear on that one.

@oldshreddies2080 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Eric for the best insight I've seen regarding this trail. Any video I've seen of this trail makes it look scary, but your vid really made an impact for me. Your commentary is most likely what did it. Anyhow, congratulations on your successful attempts. Are you now in Mexico so your brain can relax after that gargantuan effort? Lol.

@Azazel518 5 жыл бұрын

ha ha at the 9:30 mark I found myself leaning left on my computer chair as you did the traverse back to terra firma great effort Eric!!

@walthamstowman 5 жыл бұрын

Well done ... your focus and commitment was absolutely incredible....👍

@wlgraphics 5 жыл бұрын

Heart pumping moments. Glad you made it.

@satn3345 5 жыл бұрын

Whew! Intense! Well done Eric! Ballz of steel!

@DirtWireTV 5 жыл бұрын

Good for you, man, seriously! No way I'm ever doing that thing. I'll stick to stuff that's 3 feet off the ground, max.

@bacala0 5 жыл бұрын

Congrats for such a rad accomplishment Eric! You're bada$$...

@stackoverflow8260 4 жыл бұрын

my palms and feet were sweating.. just by watching. You crazy man!

@seattlevkk 5 жыл бұрын

Great video Eric. I think you’re crazy but it’s the first video of the,white line I’ve see that actually shows how terrifying it is in a visceral, not abstract way. Take care out there I want to continue seeing your channel. 😀

@rick4677 3 жыл бұрын

can't believe you did that clipped in. I would be too scared to ride clipped in on any semi difficult trail let alone this one! That freedom that you have with flats just feels so much safer for me

@nath5440 5 жыл бұрын

that was awesome !! very cool ErIc! Kudos for taking that on . Not sure I could do it after looking at it then leaving, think by the time I came back the next day my courage would of already been on the bus heading for the border! hahaha

@BikesTrailsandGreenways 5 жыл бұрын

I've seen a few videos from this place, makes my palms sweat too, incredible!

@Cocora22 5 жыл бұрын

I agree with all the other comments on, just watching you walk the line made me nervous. I’ve been to Sedona and rode some mild trails, mild by Sedona standards cause I feel nothing is really mild there. Awesome place to visit though.i love your videos and find myself watching a lot of them. Thank you be safe, stay safe.

@bradmurphy8416 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, I’ve been watching your channel for quite some time, and have seen you walk a few obstacles that I thought you could ride. I.E. (dirt diggler drop in). But watching you ride this, was pimp! Cheers BCPOV! From Denver

@lilnorthshoreshredder4624 5 жыл бұрын

In clips!!!! I am not sure who's heart rate was higher, yours or mine! Much respect!

@jimmycurry6115 2 жыл бұрын

My stomach was shivering in knots,, I noticed you continually back pedaling to avoid a pedal strike several times. Smart!!!

@markbourke6887 5 жыл бұрын

Great effort. Was great to feel how scary it would have been with the bpm &heavy breathing. Good onya.

@Al-em5lq 5 жыл бұрын

I like that you picked up some loose rocks on the trail and then put them back somewhere else on said trail

@keithlong3129 5 жыл бұрын

Man that was nerve-wracking to watch I can just imagine riding that true great job great way to overcome fear that deserves a congratulations

@troycarpenter3675 3 жыл бұрын

Big smile when you said " gotta get outta here" !!!

@gnarlee4250 5 жыл бұрын

I'm always Gnarlee ;) hahahaha! I love how you included the tourists comments. Mountain bikers are wired differently! You sir have some giant juevos! well done man that trail is intense.

@jimmybonifacio6734 5 жыл бұрын

Watching this put me to the edge of my seat, and almost fell off while cringing into those bike shoes with cleats. I'd chicken out on trails like this! Kudos and glad it went well.

@TheCrashingDad 5 жыл бұрын

.... 🤯👏 My heart rate followed yours 💗 Great to get our hearts racing for v-day 😂

@BCpov 5 жыл бұрын

Haha, just editing the video filled me with anxiety!

@FlexFactory 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for switching up your intro from the voiced "today on bcpov" If I'm being honest it made me feel like I was watching something for children. Great production value as always !

@scottrulander4567 5 жыл бұрын

Wow!! I had no doubt that you could do it.... I did question if you should do it, but of course that's only for you to decide...:) Congrats!

@RiderDon 5 жыл бұрын

I can’t remember how many times I’ve said “careful Eric” while watching this video. My heart rate also goes up..man that was insane! 😳

@nathanfagan9881 5 жыл бұрын

Thumbs up for the cojones. Not a sentence you write every day granted, but deserved. Reminds me of the first time I ever free climbed, adrenaline pure and simple, wasn't even anything particularly tough but you know that the simplest mistake will end up in some mischief.

@TCENDURO 5 жыл бұрын

Dude your a brave rider! Glad your didn’t fall! Your crazy to hike that in clip on shoes 😱

@barefootmtb1338 5 жыл бұрын

Clipped in balls big balls. Especially to stop then clip in before you drop down made my heart rate spike!!! Awesome Eric.

@catcandyify 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome riding eric! Ended up with sweaty palms too hehe

@BIKEITSN 5 жыл бұрын

That was intense to watching too haha glad you made it!

@wadeinbc 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing Eric, I liked the HR monitor on screen, anything that you could compare to here back in BC? A year ago like you I would of said no way, but this line is starting to intrigue me. Never seen it live and I know the cam never does it justice so that’s the real deal. Way to go Eric, actually I think my hands got sweaty too!!!!

@garteaga482 5 жыл бұрын

My heart was racing. You are brave good sir!

@cogfather34 5 жыл бұрын

The Pucker Factor was huge! Well done.

@elsnidostoycompany9777 5 жыл бұрын

I know you didn't fall since you made this video. I was still incredibly nervous watching you. So glad you made it!!!

@MrScottySteak 5 жыл бұрын

Great video Eric!

@machyne82 5 жыл бұрын

Good job man! I was there a few moths ago took one look and was like no way!

@grantfeddema5332 5 жыл бұрын

GoPro effect in FULL effect Eric. That’s some steep stuff!

@miketandthebike 5 жыл бұрын

You have to be a little insane to do this trail. I was glad to meet you today in El Desierto de los Leones, thanks for the sticker and enjoy your time in México.

@BCpov 5 жыл бұрын

Nice to meet you too!

@gogovitch66 5 жыл бұрын

BIG PROPS for that! You must be hyped! 😁🤙🏽

@roadracer42 5 жыл бұрын

Credit to ya dude! Watching was about as brave as I'd get there haha......well done!

@sce8arl 5 жыл бұрын

No way no way no way NO WAY 🤢

@getaroundmtb6619 5 жыл бұрын

Things we do just to remember that we are alive.

@BCpov 5 жыл бұрын

I like this a lot. Thanks for that.

@MTBZenMaster 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant edit and riding. Respectfully, have you explored meditation? In my experience, mtb riding technical trail feels great because it forces (pay full attention or get hurt/die) and requires full presence of our body, mind and soul. We feel alive!! Intelligent highly active minded people, with lots of negative and positive inner chatter, find clarity and peace and joy while riding challenge tech. The feeling is addictive. Have you noticed? It suspends the chatter. Perhaps much like those who Golf or Martial arts OR rock climbing, surfing and skydiving. Immersive activities. You find and experience flow through the activity were our skill is equal to the level of the challenge and our mind is clear and focused. So there are other ways to have a spiritual experience and feel flow aside from, well, near death challenges. Meditation may help bring flow more readily. When difficult becomes normal you will always need to set the bar higher to achieve more flow higher risk for a nice joyful buzz..for your consideration. -Sam

@thereisnopandemic 5 жыл бұрын

Get Around MTB I pinch myself