So glad you went to Copper Harbor! Im from Marquette and it’s awesome seeing you shred the trails in the U.P. Kind people, great beer and hero dirt for breakfast, lunch, and dinner🤘🏻
I went to school up there, adventure company was new, and they where just cutting the first trail before I left. rode it once, so many roots, so much bear scat, it was everywhere. I was alone, I sang to warn bears the whole time, didn't see any bears, until I got to the trailhead and hit pavement, and a bear ran right in front of me. it's so crazy what they have done that it is such a destination now. crap half my riding in college involved ignoring no tresspassing signs. times have changed.
As I get out on my first real trail bike in a decade this year to some really good destinations, (Hopefully they remain open!) I love that you have covered many of them so I can get my stoke up! Your videos are just so good, they and MTBing has changed my life, I owe you, Seth and the rest of the TH-cam MTB creators a huge thank you for keeping the stoke-up through my saving for 6 months, riding a department store bike and making ot through the snow. Michigan, my home, will be the first trails I ride. I live by DTE Energy Foundation Trail. Awesome fun, but you sure earn it! How many of the northern Michigan destinations that you ride offer lift or Shuttles? Shuttles may stop running this spring:(... but let's hope for a healthy and safe spring and get past this.
Glad to see there are trails in Michigan. My whole family is from there, yet some how I ended up in Alaska. Next time I go and visit I'll be checking for trails...Thanks for another awesome video man!
WHAT I love about your vids dude is you know your limits, and are not afraid to show pulling out of things or take different lines, to stay in your comfort zone Total Respect
Copper harbor got to be the best trail in the northern mid west. Only about 13 hour drive from me. Planning to hit it up next summer. Glad you finally made it another one off your bucket list.
Awesome! I must have just missed you up there as I saw the BKXC sticker in Brickside our first night in town mid August. Great atmosphere, great riding, all in all a great place to hang out and ride.
I spent over twenty years living near Marquette, and there were no mountain biking trails in those days. Everyone back then was obsessed with preserving the environment UP there. I have been visiting Copper Harbor and biking there decades ago before any trails were built. I still prefer the trails that my 8,000 pound SUV fit on, and switch over to my mountain bike when the path gets too narrow. Consider skipping the man made paths and instead ride the paths to the end of High Rock Bay and Keystone Bay for the best views in the whole state of Michigan overlooking Lake Superior.
Dude I really dig the vibe of your channel. I used to race... but that atmosphere got old. The stuff you have in your videos is exactly what gets me stoked on riding nowadays.
My wife and I love it up in Copper Harbor. On my bucket list is to actually go MTB on those trails. My wife isn't really capable of that kind of biking, which is why I haven't been biking there yet. When you went to Jamsen's Fish Market was for a snack of course, but I tell you what I think their coffee is amazing. No matter when I go to Copper Harbor, I have to stop in there and get a cup, because it is that good. Great video!
This ride looked Endor Lush. This is one of the premier trail systems within range for me (Chequamegon for bikepacking, Copper Harbor for trail riding). I have never made the trip so this video was particularly engaging. I hail from Madison, WI. Quarry Ridge (the most technical MTB trail in Madison) has features on par with what I saw in this video but the length of trails, the sheer scale of Copper Harbor gets me dreaming. This seems like a natural transition, "Thanks IMBA and industry standards!" I always enjoy Brian's videos but this one will help me approach an attainable trip. Special thanks from the Midwest!
I just got back, overfilled with copper goodness. Only to find this! I couldn't be happier having you experience Michigans upper peninsulas, upper peninsula. The Keweenaw, and its people are top tier.
Hi BKXC - A cheap & easy fix for creaking suspension, pedals, etc. is to use a few drops of White Lightening dry in between the creaking surfaces. It stays dry and doesn't get that nasty dust & lube paste. And an easy fix for a creaking body is more coffee... Love those nice smooth trails.
Was on BKXC marathon as I was so occupied with mentoring duties of late. Indeed, you have leveled up in your riding, Brian. Good job! As always, thanks for bringing us along.
@BKXC "This isn't Fear and Loathing in Copper Harbor, though that is also a valid and genuine relationship for some - this is the intersection of one's individual experience, discovery, and transformation from what is revealed around the next bend."- Aaron Howard
I put my own #runwhatyabrung sticker next to yours. Brickside is awesome! Too bad you didn't meet Regulus the dog when you were there. He has since passed but was a great bar dog
I was just watching another channel and they walked nearly the entire trail of Downtown When someone rides a bike like your buddy you know he superior has skills
Wow! what a summer of riding for you, Bryan. it never stop. hard to follow all your édits. seems like you progress and saw you jumped much more and farther... go infinity and beyond!
OMG! Yes!! Just ended summer there for labor day after starting off with Ride the Keweenaw in May. Such a special place, and Hunters Point beach is as Jurassic as it gets
Facing the hill the right is all flow and the left is all rocky stuff. I prefer the trails on the right, although Stairway to Heaven is a lot of fun on the left! Glad you made it up our way! Hope you had fun. I broke my foot yesterday riding BMX at our local indoor park here in Minneapolis. So I will be watching a lot of TH-cam over the next few weeks ....🙂
You know... every bike rider that also works in a bike shop -always- have freakish bikes. Non conventional, unbranded, fallingapartlookingbutnotreally... and they always ride like demons...
Yes! Yes! Yes! Been to Copper Harbor once and it is by far the best riding in Michigan! If you get a chance to come 10 hours south to the Lower Peninsula you have to hit up Yankee Springs and Fort Custer in the Southwest Michigan Area. Those are not as amazing as Copper Harbor, but definitely worth checking out.
Brian. No lube on the pivot area. Just need to take off and clean. I have the red rocket version, your old build but now upgraded after I became a believer. Best bike I’ve ever owned without a doubt. Let’s ride ATCA this fall.
Good call, I'm always a little skittish at taking it all apart! Man, I'd love to but I'm booked up to the winter at the moment. Gotta try to get back up there next year!
I have found a part of TH-cam where people don’t insult each other and are kind thank you all
That's midwestern youtube for you haha
Finally the U.P trails are getting the credit they deserve. Gotta check out the trails in Marquette next!
He was there the next day!
He needs to go there in the winter
Tech trails are solid too
Austin LeGault I always go to Marquette
Ya eh!
Props to the trail builders for sure! Those trails looked so sweet!
Yes, and the do have full time paid trail employees.
“Commit or eat shit”, I absolutely love it!
Woo finally a good size mtb youtube make it to the good ole yoop! Glad to see some one like you Brian Showcase what we have to offer!
Thanks for coming to Michigan! There is a mtb movement happening all around this state. I discover new trails everywhere I go!
This definitely knocked the UP and Copper Harbor up to the top of my list.
I love these videos, laid back, not much talking, just riding on a nice trail and small talk. I know I’m a kid but I still loved this video!
I think the best and most yooper quote from this video is "the focus is on having fun, not what everybody else is doing"
So glad you went to Copper Harbor! Im from Marquette and it’s awesome seeing you shred the trails in the U.P. Kind people, great beer and hero dirt for breakfast, lunch, and dinner🤘🏻
@5:33 You're ripping the Flow. Nice speed, much faster and more confident than I. 🤩 Nice work. You really captured Pure Michigan.
Finally! Copper Harbor!!!! Yes!
The Mariner North is an absolutely outstanding place to stay. great food too.
Just got back from Copper Harbor. The trails are insane!!! Stayed at Trails End, as well! Great place to camp! Rock Solid Trail builders are the best!
The finest trail system in the midwest
So well crafted and maintained. The community really pours everything into the trail system. YOOP! (906)
I went to school up there, adventure company was new, and they where just cutting the first trail before I left. rode it once, so many roots, so much bear scat, it was everywhere. I was alone, I sang to warn bears the whole time, didn't see any bears, until I got to the trailhead and hit pavement, and a bear ran right in front of me. it's so crazy what they have done that it is such a destination now. crap half my riding in college involved ignoring no tresspassing signs. times have changed.
Wow, thanks for sharing that! So cool to hear how far it's all come.
Kkkk
As I get out on my first real trail bike in a decade this year to some really good destinations, (Hopefully they remain open!)
I love that you have covered many of them so I can get my stoke up!
Your videos are just so good, they and MTBing has changed my life, I owe you, Seth and the rest of the TH-cam MTB creators a huge thank you for keeping the stoke-up through my saving for 6 months, riding a department store bike and making ot through the snow.
Michigan, my home, will be the first trails I ride.
I live by DTE Energy Foundation Trail. Awesome fun, but you sure earn it!
How many of the northern Michigan destinations that you ride offer lift or Shuttles?
Shuttles may stop running this spring:(... but let's hope for a healthy and safe spring and get past this.
Brian we need you in Wisconsin ASAP! Nonstop rain for the past week and half 18 inches in a week and more to come. give us Bk the weather God
Hahaha, everything I touch turns to sun!
Not up here where the trails are...We've had about 5.5 and nothing but sunshine for the next 10 days.
So stoked you hit Paul's Plunge-- that one is wild and chunky!
Stoked to see you riding in my home state! Even after I lived in Colorado for 10 years I still love the riding in the U.P. just as much.
I am also from MI. I live in NH now. Been here now 15 years. I know next time I go home to visit I will be bringing my Trek Fuel. 🤙
Wow, the first real video I have found on Copper Harbor, nice!
I'm not even a mountain biker and that looks magical.
We are in Copper Harbor right now, the trails are awesome!!!
Glad to see there are trails in Michigan. My whole family is from there, yet some how I ended up in Alaska. Next time I go and visit I'll be checking for trails...Thanks for another awesome video man!
We have lots of trails here!
I love all your vids BKXC! you are the one who made me discover my hidden talents. Thanks for inspiring me🤗😄
WHAT I love about your vids dude is you know your limits, and are not afraid to show pulling out of things or take different lines, to stay in your comfort zone Total Respect
Thanks man!
Thank you for repping Michigan! you just rode one of the greatest trails in america
wow dude what a diverse trail. just when u get use to one way it changes and give u tech. super cool. thanks for the adventure.
Copper harbor got to be the best trail in the northern mid west. Only about 13 hour drive from me. Planning to hit it up next summer. Glad you finally made it another one off your bucket list.
Thanks for the killer video! Just heard about this place for the first time ever. Definitely heading up this summer!!
My brother goes to mich tech and him and his friends go almost ever week during the summer
Boo's ultimate brownie looked to be black diamond at least if not double black
Hahaha
The Harbor is like home. Glad you came and enjoyed.
Awesome! I must have just missed you up there as I saw the BKXC sticker in Brickside our first night in town mid August.
Great atmosphere, great riding, all in all a great place to hang out and ride.
Haha yes! Glad I tagged it!
That dirt looks amazing!
I spent over twenty years living near Marquette, and there were no mountain biking trails in those days. Everyone back then was obsessed with preserving the environment UP there. I have been visiting Copper Harbor and biking there decades ago before any trails were built. I still prefer the trails that my 8,000 pound SUV fit on, and switch over to my mountain bike when the path gets too narrow. Consider skipping the man made paths and instead ride the paths to the end of High Rock Bay and Keystone Bay for the best views in the whole state of Michigan overlooking Lake Superior.
Wow, great to see you in my favorite state!
Dude I really dig the vibe of your channel. I used to race... but that atmosphere got old. The stuff you have in your videos is exactly what gets me stoked on riding nowadays.
Thanks so much!
FINALLY!!! Now stop in Marquette, MI on your way home!
Yess! got to love the noquemanon Trails.
My wife and I love it up in Copper Harbor. On my bucket list is to actually go MTB on those trails. My wife isn't really capable of that kind of biking, which is why I haven't been biking there yet. When you went to Jamsen's Fish Market was for a snack of course, but I tell you what I think their coffee is amazing. No matter when I go to Copper Harbor, I have to stop in there and get a cup, because it is that good. Great video!
That's awesome! Definitely get out on the bike next time!
Man, I enjoy watching you shred so much. Awesome stuff Brian.
Living in SoCal, I occasionally get "tree envy." I love our trails and weather, but nothing beats riding through the deep woods.
Jeremy Sweeten noble canyon brotha..
Haha yep, I rode with one of my buddies in the Demo Forest of Santa Cruz and he had to stop to enjoy the trees.
This ride looked Endor Lush. This is one of the premier trail systems within range for me (Chequamegon for bikepacking, Copper Harbor for trail riding). I have never made the trip so this video was particularly engaging. I hail from Madison, WI. Quarry Ridge (the most technical MTB trail in Madison) has features on par with what I saw in this video but the length of trails, the sheer scale of Copper Harbor gets me dreaming. This seems like a natural transition, "Thanks IMBA and industry standards!" I always enjoy Brian's videos but this one will help me approach an attainable trip. Special thanks from the Midwest!
Definitely a place that is on my summer plans for 2020. It's a bit of a drive for me, about 6 hours each way, but I'm sure it will be worth it!
"Commit or Eat Sh!t" Sounds like your next shirt! Pretty gnarly trails up there!
I just got back, overfilled with copper goodness. Only to find this! I couldn't be happier having you experience Michigans upper peninsulas, upper peninsula. The Keweenaw, and its people are top tier.
Wow great stuff!! Some of those trails were pretty crazy!
Hi BKXC - A cheap & easy fix for creaking suspension, pedals, etc. is to use a few drops of White Lightening dry in between the creaking surfaces. It stays dry and doesn't get that nasty dust & lube paste. And an easy fix for a creaking body is more coffee...
Love those nice smooth trails.
Yes! I just used it on a creaky pedal a couple days ago and it works like a charm!
As a Californian who’s native to Michigan,...this makes me so jealous.
Brian the weather god🙌
Was on BKXC marathon as I was so occupied with mentoring duties of late. Indeed, you have leveled up in your riding, Brian. Good job! As always, thanks for bringing us along.
Thanks Roy, always glad to see you in the comments!
Thanks for coming to the Midwest. We're aware it's not BC or the West, but we make due with what we have :) Cable, WI?
Worked for CAMBA this summer! Cable is sick, Mr Ashwabay is even better if you ask me!!
*Mt Ashwabay
Woahhhh thought you were gonna get hit by that van shuttle in the beginning!
Glad you finally made it! You gotta check out Marquette next time!
these look like the most fun trails I've ever seen
So sweet to see you go up there, I was just up there earlier this summer! I rode everything there on my hardtail hahaha.
@BKXC "This isn't Fear and Loathing in Copper Harbor, though that is also a valid and genuine relationship for some - this is the intersection of one's individual experience, discovery, and transformation from what is revealed around the next bend."- Aaron Howard
I like that
I think it's wild how you can ride these trails blind that fast, Brian. Those yoopers have good trails, ya! Thanks for the video
I'm pretty amazed by the speed I can get on a trail as well, lots of information processing by the ole brain!
I put my own #runwhatyabrung sticker next to yours. Brickside is awesome! Too bad you didn't meet Regulus the dog when you were there. He has since passed but was a great bar dog
Whoohoo, welcome to MI. I haven’t been there yet and I live in the state!
Good stuff. Glad you showed one close to my Wisconsin
Those are some righteous trails.
I was there this summer and did all the trails it was a amazing time
I was just watching another channel and they walked nearly the entire trail of Downtown When someone rides a bike like your buddy you know he superior has skills
Most definitely!! That trail was scary.
Those trails are so fresh I can feel how plush they are from the sound alone.
Think Chase was my shuttle driver weeks ago. Good stuff!
One of my favorites places to be! Nice video, Brian!❤
"commit or eat shit" needs to be a BKXC sticker!
Love the vid Brian! I also went mountain biking today and hit some gnarly jumps! Keep up the great work 😉
Those trails look so crazy smooth! Love it 👍
Yes they are, very well maintained.
9:00 "Ohhh! Berries! Yummm!!!"
Thimbleberries! Even gooder!! Haha
It was so cool to meet and chat with you after Raptor Ridge 🤙🏼 Thanks for showing the world our UP gem, Brian!
It was my pleasure dude!
Wow! what a summer of riding for you, Bryan. it never stop. hard to follow all your édits. seems like you progress and saw you jumped much more and farther... go infinity and beyond!
Great Camera work. Not jumpy at all. Did not get me dizzy like i though it would. Keep up the good work.
I WAS JUST THERE. IT WAS AMAZING. you should totally come down to pinkney MI and ride there and in Dexter. Plenty of great trail to fill a day or two!
Daniel E Poto is a beast!
For me, DTE is much better than Poto.
Those trails look sick 🤘🏻
OMG! Yes!! Just ended summer there for labor day after starting off with Ride the Keweenaw in May. Such a special place, and Hunters Point beach is as Jurassic as it gets
Facing the hill the right is all flow and the left is all rocky stuff. I prefer the trails on the right, although Stairway to Heaven is a lot of fun on the left!
Glad you made it up our way! Hope you had fun.
I broke my foot yesterday riding BMX at our local indoor park here in Minneapolis. So I will be watching a lot of TH-cam over the next few weeks ....🙂
Ahhh man, get well soon Shad!
Thanks!
Flow connects to woopidity woo now via Raptor Ridge trail. That's a wheeee fun line.
Dang I miss living in Michigan. Such an awesome state
Those trails are amazing!!
You know... every bike rider that also works in a bike shop -always- have freakish bikes. Non conventional, unbranded, fallingapartlookingbutnotreally... and they always ride like demons...
Hahaha yes!
So true! We always used to say, less paint = better rider
Truth!
I lived up there for 3 years and never had a day that nice there, not once. You really got lucky.
Wow!
there are tons of great weather up there, sorry you missed it
All I remember is blizzards in the winter, and thunder storms in the summer....
Just came back from there; it's amazing!
finally my great grandma lives in eagle harbor and the trails are insane
OH Yeah, been waiting for this video to come out. It was so cool getting to meet you up there.
It was a great day, dude! Glad you said hello
Awesome, love to see my state on your channel.
What an awesome day of riding!! That drop was nasty dude
Seeing it in real time makes you shake your head when you see bikers send it like nothing on TH-cam
Those trail builders have done a great job, looks amazing
Thanks Brian great trails super stoked to see it!
you are so blessed brian.. what u do everyday, i could only dreamed of for the rest of my life. i wish i get to do what you does.
No one is going to give it to you, you've gotta work hard and go out and take it.
I love your vids💖when i watch your vids i get excited.
YESSSS- Michigan gettin that love!
Since your in Michigan, come down and ride the Potowotami Trails.
Matt Gates DTE Foundation Trail System!
Matt Gates DTE Foundation Trail System
He isn’t in Michigan anymore, he’s actually currently on a mtb trip in Crested Butte, Colorado. Lmao. This video is actually from like a month ago
Some day!
Ride in Houghton at the Michigan tech trails next
Missed it this time!
Nice riding country Bryan! I would have froze up on that drop also so don’t worry lol. Keep the videos coming brother! Excellent ride!
Thanks a ton dude!
That was great! Nice to meet you and letting me ride with you for the day!
Thanks so much for coming along Dan! I will get back some day and we shall shred once more (and maybe I'll hit manpants)!
@@bkxc sounds like a plan man! ☺ man pants will be calling
So nice to see one of my favorite places (Brockway and Copper Harbor from a bike trail view....makes me want to try it...
Gotta hit DTE trails In Chelsea michigan they are pretty nice machine trails
yep some of the best lower penn trails for sure
Yes! Yes! Yes! Been to Copper Harbor once and it is by far the best riding in Michigan! If you get a chance to come 10 hours south to the Lower Peninsula you have to hit up Yankee Springs and Fort Custer in the Southwest Michigan Area. Those are not as amazing as Copper Harbor, but definitely worth checking out.
Nice, always looking for new places to shred!
Brian. No lube on the pivot area. Just need to take off and clean. I have the red rocket version, your old build but now upgraded after I became a believer. Best bike I’ve ever owned without a doubt. Let’s ride ATCA this fall.
Good call, I'm always a little skittish at taking it all apart! Man, I'd love to but I'm booked up to the winter at the moment. Gotta try to get back up there next year!
We gotta do a ride in Pacifica! U probably have ridden out there but I haven’t seen a video of it. Short climbs with legit descents!