I like the fact that you can't really jump...I can't jump that well either, and in my early 40s, dont know that i ever will. Your lack of jumping is one of the best qualities about your videos. Every other YT MTB creator is always sending jumps, so it's nice to watch someone who has a fear like a lot of us do.
I totally agree. Also in my early 40s and started sending some jumps last year and paid the price for it. Better for me to be afraid of the jumps and keep enjoying the rides.
I'm the same way but am committed to learning. Have a new bike with more suspension and feel much safer now. I would not use your age to limit you if you are in good health. People tend to say "If I were in my 20's"...then it's "if I were in my 30's"....and then they have lost all that time when they could have been becoming a better and stronger rider.
I'm glad you got a chance to visit @BKXC. Thanks for showcasing the hard work the Redding Trail Alliance has done, not only maintaining existing trails during the pandemic, but also adding new trails in 2020 too. When you get your jump skills dialed you can post a video like @BCPOV showing a clean Enticer jump line top to bottom. (FYI the Carr Fire in July/August 2018 was the culprit for all the destruction you saw. All of those blackened trees will continue to fall down over the next few years creating even more work for the trail crews).
The fires that tore through my local trails in SoCal were pretty bad, but now, after all that rain, the hills that were once burned, brown, and dead, are verdant once again with such a deep shade of green grass. Riding it after the fire looked like we were on another planet. Now after the rains, it looks like another country.
It will burn again. People are living and recreating in more and more remote places than ever. These areas are supposed to burn periodically, for the very reasons you described in your comment. The problem is most fires are caused by human action both directly and indirectly. Every vid I see of Cali recently, from SoCal to where BKXC is, burned and charred up. I hope this Spring/Summer brings some rain.
I can see the series now... Better jumping in a day with Kyle and April, then advanced jumping with Rich Drew. Followed by... Dirt Merchant with Jordon Boostmaster.
Gotta commend the research for every video. The Swasey trails are great and RTA takes great care of them. They did get massively torched in the 2018 Carr Fire along with all the trails in Whiskeytown. Many of the trails in Whiskeytown are still closed for a variety of reason. Luckily Swasey didn’t burn again in last years Zogg fire. Thanks for showing off and advocating for my local trails! (The flowers are often called shooting stars, you should find them in the Bay Area too!)
I live out here in Redding ca. And let me tell you, the fire was one of the scariest things ever. The bike trails are abundant out here so it is very nice to ride out here.
Hey! Those wildflowers are Shooting Star (Primula clevelandii) - super cool find to see that many of them in one spot, but surely they are loving life post-fire!
Nice riding! I always really enjoy your little historical tidbits. I do the same to my kids when we're out; they don't appreciate it :-) I thought it was cool that we live near an old wagon trail that George Washington used when he crossed the Occoquan river on his way to Yorktown and the teen wasn't impressed. History is fascinating!
Great riding video. I always said I'd do some riding up there and all of sudden this video pops up and inspires me 🙏🏼 My brother and I saw our first and only bald eagle and nest while floating in the middle of the whiskey town lake. It was majestic seeing the eagle tend to its young. I thinks it about time I made it back up there. ✌🏼
Awesome! Still can't get over how awesome your new camera set up looks without the gimbal! Those trails look amazing. Looking forward to that kind of sunshine up in Canada soon!
Man, just beautiful trail system out there. I went to Chico State and only visited Redding once! I might have to check this out next time I come through the area. Loved your 50 state shred series! Keep up the great mtb videos!
Nice! You should try an oval chain ring. Just got one, tried it on some major climbs. All I can say is I'm never going back to circles. It's unreal how much more torque, traction and power it gives you. It's like adding a 13th gear on a 1x12. Almost 2 extra gears.
Haha, that happens to me too... I skipped riding a trail system in my area in 2019... 2020 I rode it several times and got lost there were so many new trails. I was just hitting the Zen zone, when someone pointed out I was riding the wrong direction on a directional trail. LoL. Good times.
Sorry you had a bad experience with the mask wearing! If you're in the area again, I recommend stopping downtown at Damburger. They have an outdoor patio and order at an outside window. Even with inside dining starting to open back up, they're just sticking with the patio for now.
As a Swede having cousins in California, I definitely gotta check these trails out next time I'm going to the US. Those trails looked pretty fun! I think we'll have to wait another month here in Sweden until we have about the same weather conditions as in Redding right now... Trails are just too damn muddy at the moment.
Hi Brian. Regarding jumping it's easier with an air shock on the ripmo. I also own a ripmo and jumping it with a coil (450 lbs spring at 80 kg rider weight) was really hard. After switching to an superdeluxe air shock it was way easier. Good luck and cheers!
@7:32 the caption... That's what I like the most Brian in your videos. Personal preference, brother... than the music and someone else shooting... It's just RAW...😉💖
I have lived in Redding the last 10 months and there are 5 trails worth riding if you are just there for a day or two. Snail trail, Enticer, Mule mountain summit, french fry and top of the world. Everything else is great for xc riding and exploration but I would just stick to these 5!
Just myself the same shoes, first pair of clipless pedals, never crashed so much on slow tech in my life, but damn, riding and pedalling over the rough is so much better! Just have to practice getting my feet out instantly now hahah
RC best shoes i have ever used. the grip is insane no clip just reg shoes. i wear them on the reg as well and at the beach i stick to the rocks on the jeti(unless there is seaweed)
I thought the spot was a bust until snail trail… the first few trails were kind of Meh. Looks beautiful though. I like the way you take a minute to enjoy the adventure. Thanks for taking us along for the ride.
It blew up and left Broke Off Mountain, and Mt. Lassen. Should have taken your advice on the knee pads on my first Rockville excursion. I was jinxed my a rider that said, "It's rocky and their gonna get ya". The new scars on my face have me thinking about full face guard for the next helmet. :)
4:37 I felt that in my gut 😂😂😂 I can't ride that fast, I crashed really good once and I'm too scared now!! Then I slipped going down from Chamise peak on loose gravel going kinda easy slow and did the splits!!
@@NoahMagBratwurst fezzari abajo peak. The company is swamped with orders right now and they hand build every bike. I'm not necessarily upset with how long it's taking, I'm upset with the fact that they said it would be here this month and it's been moved back. They're a great company though with great customer service.
I’m from Redding. You came at the right time of the year because it’s not raining or super hot lol
Me too. 😎
I like the fact that you can't really jump...I can't jump that well either, and in my early 40s, dont know that i ever will. Your lack of jumping is one of the best qualities about your videos. Every other YT MTB creator is always sending jumps, so it's nice to watch someone who has a fear like a lot of us do.
I totally agree. Also in my early 40s and started sending some jumps last year and paid the price for it. Better for me to be afraid of the jumps and keep enjoying the rides.
I'm the same way but am committed to learning. Have a new bike with more suspension and feel much safer now. I would not use your age to limit you if you are in good health. People tend to say "If I were in my 20's"...then it's "if I were in my 30's"....and then they have lost all that time when they could have been becoming a better and stronger rider.
Puss
@@Marco-717 You can get that lanced, if you need.
Glad to see someone riding our trails here in Redding my hometown!!
Bikehack: if you cant find the source of the rattling noise on your bike, just add a maraca and youll be riding with a nice soundtrack beat
I'm glad you got a chance to visit @BKXC. Thanks for showcasing the hard work the Redding Trail Alliance has done, not only maintaining existing trails during the pandemic, but also adding new trails in 2020 too. When you get your jump skills dialed you can post a video like @BCPOV showing a clean Enticer jump line top to bottom. (FYI the Carr Fire in July/August 2018 was the culprit for all the destruction you saw. All of those blackened trees will continue to fall down over the next few years creating even more work for the trail crews).
The fires that tore through my local trails in SoCal were pretty bad, but now, after all that rain, the hills that were once burned, brown, and dead, are verdant once again with such a deep shade of green grass. Riding it after the fire looked like we were on another planet. Now after the rains, it looks like another country.
It will burn again. People are living and recreating in more and more remote places than ever. These areas are supposed to burn periodically, for the very reasons you described in your comment. The problem is most fires are caused by human action both directly and indirectly. Every vid I see of Cali recently, from SoCal to where BKXC is, burned and charred up. I hope this Spring/Summer brings some rain.
Redding proud! Love living here with the hundreds of outdoor recreational activities, glad you enjoyed it!
Me too 😎
I can see the series now... Better jumping in a day with Kyle and April, then advanced jumping with Rich Drew. Followed by... Dirt Merchant with Jordon Boostmaster.
Sounds like a good series to me
Whoa whoa whoa, I think I might need to be a part of the Dirt Merchant day...just as an advisor ;)
cool seeing your hometown on here
Gotta commend the research for every video. The Swasey trails are great and RTA takes great care of them. They did get massively torched in the 2018 Carr Fire along with all the trails in Whiskeytown. Many of the trails in Whiskeytown are still closed for a variety of reason. Luckily Swasey didn’t burn again in last years Zogg fire. Thanks for showing off and advocating for my local trails! (The flowers are often called shooting stars, you should find them in the Bay Area too!)
Amazing place to ride.
I hope the forest recover to make a beautiful landscape on trails.
Redding is my home town! Wish you could have made it out before the fires the last few years :(
Auburn California is also a great place for riding so many trails
I spent some time in Redding when I was stationed at Fort Ord in Monterey. Can't wait to get back and ride some North Cal trails.
I live out here in Redding ca. And let me tell you, the fire was one of the scariest things ever. The bike trails are abundant out here so it is very nice to ride out here.
One of my favorite places to ride.
Spring is just around the corner. This is filling my desire for some MTBing! Hope to be out there soon.
Hey! Those wildflowers are Shooting Star (Primula clevelandii) - super cool find to see that many of them in one spot, but surely they are loving life post-fire!
Nice riding! I always really enjoy your little historical tidbits. I do the same to my kids when we're out; they don't appreciate it :-) I thought it was cool that we live near an old wagon trail that George Washington used when he crossed the Occoquan river on his way to Yorktown and the teen wasn't impressed. History is fascinating!
Dude I've been watching your bike adventures for years. You have achieved both superior fitness and skill. Nice riding.
Great riding video. I always said I'd do some riding up there and all of sudden this video pops up and inspires me 🙏🏼
My brother and I saw our first and only bald eagle and nest while floating in the middle of the whiskey town lake. It was majestic seeing the eagle tend to its young. I thinks it about time I made it back up there. ✌🏼
Chico State alumni. Hope you hit Bidwell park on the way home!
Nothing better than bombing trails in a new place, especially when the weather is perfect!
Motivational dialogue during the climb, classic.
Awesome ride BKXC!!
Winter in Redding looks about like early summer in my area!
You are my guy: Always smiling, good humor, great climber, skipping uncomfortable jumps... I wish I could join you in Arkansas with Drew...
Haha you ain't kidding, people don't realize how hot it gets there in the summer.
It does get very hot here.
These videos are great! You, Seth, and Alex inspired me to buy a Hero 9 and film some mtb content!👍🏻
I love getting recommendations showing places close to where I live.
Yoo my home town trails! Did not expect to see those in a video but hyped none the less
Awesome! Still can't get over how awesome your new camera set up looks without the gimbal! Those trails look amazing. Looking forward to that kind of sunshine up in Canada soon!
Man, just beautiful trail system out there. I went to Chico State and only visited Redding once! I might have to check this out next time I come through the area. Loved your 50 state shred series! Keep up the great mtb videos!
10:02 i feel that so much, the spring semester just ended for me and I'm stuck in this loop of "i wanna go ride" and "i wanna sleep"
Our only race for the NICA season last year was out there at Swasey. It rained really hard, but it was super fun!
Junior varsity and varsity had it the worst that day they we’re almost completely covered in mud.
@@sethmartin9913 I had teammates with cuts on their legs from the hail
Watching BKXC is pure therapy
Nice! You should try an oval chain ring. Just got one, tried it on some major climbs. All I can say is I'm never going back to circles. It's unreal how much more torque, traction and power it gives you. It's like adding a 13th gear on a 1x12. Almost 2 extra gears.
Haha, that happens to me too... I skipped riding a trail system in my area in 2019... 2020 I rode it several times and got lost there were so many new trails. I was just hitting the Zen zone, when someone pointed out I was riding the wrong direction on a directional trail. LoL. Good times.
Hell yeah, Redding is a great bike town!
Sweet Cali weather, sweet rides bud 🤙🏻
Sorry you had a bad experience with the mask wearing! If you're in the area again, I recommend stopping downtown at Damburger. They have an outdoor patio and order at an outside window. Even with inside dining starting to open back up, they're just sticking with the patio for now.
nice.. just tested a demo Ripmo yesterday.. man was it sweet.. going saturday to put a deposit.. Its going to be an amazing summer!
Rich Drew will double, if not triple, your jumping ability! Lucky!
That's some pressure...but I'll take it ;)
Nice trails! Thanks! I use Peak Finder and have the exact same frustrations!
Hell yeah!! Good job on the skinny 🤘🤘🤘
As a Swede having cousins in California, I definitely gotta check these trails out next time I'm going to the US. Those trails looked pretty fun! I think we'll have to wait another month here in Sweden until we have about the same weather conditions as in Redding right now... Trails are just too damn muddy at the moment.
Looks like a lot of hard work went into those trails, very nice 👌.
Wow nice trail the weather looks nice 👍😎
That’s where our NICA race was last year! We climbed up the jump trail though 😔
I go to a family house on Beaver Lake every summer. It is near all those trails/park stuff. Enjoy your time there.
Some of my favorite childhood memories is waterskiing on Whiskey Town lake with my uncle, cousin and my brother.
Love your logo, its creative
Thanks. It's not exactly what I had in mind but it works.
finally we see a nice green run. :) thanks
I'm excited to start riding again. It's still to muddy where I'm at but hopefully just a couple weeks!
Hi Brian. Regarding jumping it's easier with an air shock on the ripmo. I also own a ripmo and jumping it with a coil (450 lbs spring at 80 kg rider weight) was really hard. After switching to an superdeluxe air shock it was way easier. Good luck and cheers!
Pumped to do some work with you soon dude! It'll be rad to share the progress with everyone one hopefully people can pick up a few tips and tricks.
@7:32 the caption... That's what I like the most Brian in your videos. Personal preference, brother... than the music and someone else shooting... It's just RAW...😉💖
I have lived in Redding the last 10 months and there are 5 trails worth riding if you are just there for a day or two. Snail trail, Enticer, Mule mountain summit, french fry and top of the world. Everything else is great for xc riding and exploration but I would just stick to these 5!
I would add 58 and Kevin’s to the list for those that like a more technical slant and it ties in nicely with French Fry.
I can’t stop watching your videos. I’ve been riding more frequently. Pain and pleasure. Lol! 🚵♀️
Man, I miss Northern California.
Hummingbirds live an average of 3-5 years
You mean 4 years?
cleats back towards the heal makes it easier for heals down. Also makes it more stable on the steeps. Mine are as far back as they can go.
Put your freaking cleats where YOU want them!!!
Good video mate... really enjoyed this one. Cheers and bestest.
Good for you! Enticer is great.
Never seen an Aussie bite in Australia! They look a bit like Anzac biscuits which are amazing.
Just myself the same shoes, first pair of clipless pedals, never crashed so much on slow tech in my life, but damn, riding and pedalling over the rough is so much better! Just have to practice getting my feet out instantly now hahah
I love your content and your name n my class right now pls make more videos pls love your content keep up the good work
RC best shoes i have ever used. the grip is insane no clip just reg shoes. i wear them on the reg as well and at the beach i stick to the rocks on the jeti(unless there is seaweed)
I thought the spot was a bust until snail trail… the first few trails were kind of Meh. Looks beautiful though. I like the way you take a minute to enjoy the adventure. Thanks for taking us along for the ride.
Awesome video brian🔥🔥🔥
ENTICER jump trail, Redding CA is my goal for the year. Want to clear every jump top to bottom. Went there once and was scared to jump them 🤦🏼♂️
Snail trail and the enticer are the two most fun trails to ride, i go out every thursday
You should come to Oregon again sometime. I would love to see you on the trails here.
Hold up! Stop the show! ....Cause sometimes you just gotta stop to smell wild flowers😂🤙
It blew up and left Broke Off Mountain, and Mt. Lassen. Should have taken your advice on the knee pads on my first Rockville excursion. I was jinxed my a rider that said, "It's rocky and their gonna get ya". The new scars on my face have me thinking about full face guard for the next helmet. :)
What a great video Redding is not to far from Crescent City it looks like it’s definitely worth the drive down there
4:37 I felt that in my gut 😂😂😂 I can't ride that fast, I crashed really good once and I'm too scared now!! Then I slipped going down from Chamise peak on loose gravel going kinda easy slow and did the splits!!
Go to Ashland next, awesome trail system!
Great video man 😃🙏
I think those flowers are called shooting stars.
I was thinking fireweed but now I think you’re right.
Ok...this is on my list of places to go to.
CalTopo is another good app to identify peaks along with all the other benefits of having a top map
I have a lot of fond memories going to Whiskey Town lake when we lived in CA.
Oh my god I miss Whiskey Town lake! I lived in Redding back in 96 and 97 and Whiskey Town lake is what I miss the most (well that and my family)😜.
siock stuff buddy! you were rip'n!
Hey man I live right by Redding and those trails are sick, but u should definitely come check out upper bidwell park here in chico CA!!
Hey Brian you should come back up to Auburn and ride the canyon!
MAKE THE VIDEO OF BIKE SERVICE OF RIPMO WHEN YOU TAKE IT TO BIKE SHOP !!!
Ya local redding mtn biker here good choice on trails and time of year.
I’ve been meaning to ride up there.
Cool ride!!
Brian when are you gonna finally connect the new shifter remote that you got?
Can't remember the last time I descended Terminator since Snail Trail was built up.
Can't wait to start riding! Still waiting for the bike I ordered in October.
What Bike did you order?
@@NoahMagBratwurst fezzari abajo peak. The company is swamped with orders right now and they hand build every bike. I'm not necessarily upset with how long it's taking, I'm upset with the fact that they said it would be here this month and it's been moved back. They're a great company though with great customer service.
Oh yeah home town track!!! Right on man! Check out Shasta lake and what race did you do at Whiskeytown lake? Lemurian?
Brian, stopping to smell the flowers @2:30... Feels good, right?!
A very great trailbiker.
Welcome to redding
Travels the United States, and rides 49 states. Yet there are still trails in the home state remaining unridden.
Expect for the fact California is huge! it would be very hard to ride every place in California
I live there. There used to be epic jumps back there, I wonder if there still there, that was in the late 90s early 2000s.
Nice tails there looks like a lot of fun be safe and give it the beans lol.