Mountain Biking Slickrock in Moab, Utah
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 พ.ย. 2024
- I had a great time riding Slickrock in Moab with Seth from Seth's Bike Hacks, Alexander from The Singletrack Sampler and our gracious host and guide Randall. Slickrock is an all-time classic and always worth riding!
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Riding Gear
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Gloves: amzn.to/2dlB71x
Shoes: amzn.to/2cXasqm
Pedals: amzn.to/2cSkv2k
Pack: amzn.to/1UnvVHN
Front tire: amzn.to/2ee02VA
Rear tire: amzn.to/2dJWIOM
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Camera Gear
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My video gear: bit.ly/bkxcgear
My GoPro settings: bit.ly/bk-gopro
honestly don't know how you guys can focus with scenery like that! Such a unique place for MTB.
Pretty damn cool!
BK-XC what kind of bike shorts is Alexander wearing in this video? I want a pair!
Great video, thank you. I returned to Slickrock last week, 21 years after riding it a few years in mid-90s. With your vid I relived the ride, particularly the heavy breathing and burning legs. After 60 years of riding, my knees provided “danger” feedback on the steep climbs, and being that I was clipped in, jumped off and pushed bike up. No sight-seeing, finished in 2:16, adequate after a long winter of little biking. There is not much in this world that compares to riding Slickrock, thanks for taking us along on your ride.
That's awesome!! Glad to hear it
I rode the Slickrock Trail once and it was the most amazing MTB ride I ever did. Your video brought back great memories. Thanks!
Brilliant. A great watch for a rainy morning in Ireland.
Wow! How beautiful !
Thank God every day for that! For your health ( believe me not all of us can even ride a bike!) , for living freely in a country like yours, for being able to buy your equipment, for your companions!
"Every man for himself", and then at about 14:10 they left Seth out there for the crows and coyotes. So why do they call it Slick Rock? Well, the early pioneers found that horses could not walk across it. They got no traction. But rubber tires stick to it like Velcro. Well, except for that one guy. Thanks for the video. I lost track how many times I rode that trail in the early to mid 2000s. Much much fun
Every hill I came to on this ride left me feeling more defeated than the last until I got to the last mile marker and wanted to lay down and let the mountain take me. My body was basically one large cramp. I can't believe you guys made these climbs, excellent job through and through!
Every time I watch one of these, my stomach is up in my throat with anxiety, but I worry most at the very end when you get onto a street with cars.
That "wet tires" climb after 6 minutes in is forking brutal! You guys killed it! Great job!
Just the sound of mountain biking does it for me. So awesome.
Hell yes!
I'm on vacation, took the fam' to Disneyland. I miss my mountain bike. Haha
Brian, let me just say that you are doing a very good job! I watched a 15 minute video of four guys mountain biking without feeling bored once!
Thanks so much man! I've honestly never gotten a comment that the videos are too long.
Love the gnarly trails of Moab!
I was many months without being able to walk through a herniated disc and your videos were an escape route all (muchas gracias amigo BKXC) your videos are súper thanks so continue and do not stop
Oh man, so glad to hear that dude. Hope you're feeling better!
BKXC Now súper a bit of annoyance but little by little and returned to the tracks with a puré bike path happy.
"Every man for himself!" LMAO!
Hahaha, it's one of those "put your own oxygen mask on before your kids" kind of moments. I can't help him if I'm piled up in a heap too!
ROFL that's TH-cam gold :D @ 4:00
BKXC Dude you should come out to Washington state we got some sick trails up here!
ThunderStruckCoach yes! lol
ThunderStruckCoach Way too funny
Brain, you are a mountain goat! I think I would be walking up some of those climbs! LOL
Thanks dude! It was extreme!
Making my 1st trip there in a few months, excited just watching this.
Great video Brian! I can never get enough of the Slickrock Trail!
9:38: Natural Selection Viewpoint
Motorcycle rider was out one day just riding up and down the sandstone fins and didn't realize he'd hit the canyon edge. And off he went....
14:00 was fun on the tandem!!!
Still have to ride the entire Slickrock on the tandem. Blew up two rear hubs on two different attempts and decided to stop there!
This "measly" 10.5 mile loop is NOT TO BE UNDERESTIMATED! It will tax even the most experienced riders. It will be a big challenge for the intermediate rider. It will kill the novice. And it has. On several occasions.
Bring more water than you need.* Be prepared. It will take you HOURS. But most importantly:
Ride the practice loop first!
If you crash or struggle on it, then probably best to NOT undertake the entire main loop ride. Just play around in and near the beginning or do a short out-n-back. I took the kids in '16 and although they were technically ready for the terrain, they weren't in shape for the whole loop. So we just played on it for a little while without attempting the entire ride.
* Having more water than needed may save someone else's life. A father and 13 year old son ran out of water riding the loop. Despite getting water from other riders, the 13 year old died of exposure, exhaustion and dehydration - within sight of the parking lot!
Take Moab seriously!
at 56 i really admire this level of skill,,,,,,,,,working on getting my most basic biking skills back now,,,,great vids!
Awesome, Joe! Just takes one step at a time. We all start slow.
I remember so well, have been there 20 years ago, nothing chances, only weather
Oh wow thanks for posting that was so cool. I was there one time back in 1985 with one of my best friends on our old 84 stumpjumper and rock hopper. We were all alone by ourselves out there! I have Kodachrome slides from our ride out there back then but I digitized but no video unfortunately. Wish I had something like this back then
Seriously... watching your rides makes me so envious of your travels. Keep on bud, love the channel.
Thanks so much! Get out there and ride, buddy!
Really love the collaboration videos!! they make a POV come to life as you can see how other people ride them as well as a rider's perspective! Keep up the good work, can't wait to see your channel grow!
They definitely add another layer!
Looks like an amazing ride. Love the fact that Randall is rocking a pretty basic Camber from 4 or 5 years ago. Further proof that it's more about the rider than the bike.
Exactly! I would love to take out an old 90's stumpjumper and ride it around to just get a feel for it.
I just got back from Slickrock and MAN WAS IT HARD!!!! I hiked up so many climbs! It was chilly and rainy which made it even harder, but it is a great memory and bucket list ride.
Nice! It is definitely a crazy, awesome challenge.
That brings back a lot of memories! haven't ridden that since about '96 on a stiff-ass Cannondale with a Judy. Bombing the Portal Trail on that old hardtail is what got me interested in DH. Now I'm all grown up and need to get back there on the Capra! Thanks for posting the inspiration.
Nice!! Get back there, it's fun stuff!
It is so interesting watching this trip from 3 angles, each view tells a different story of how the trip was and how each of you ride.
Yeah, it is pretty cool!
Thanks for posting this! I rode this trail last in '04 with a late start in August. I don't remember much of the scenery aside from the cattle guard, the Moab overlook and some random spot near the Colorado. Stay safe out there
Oh wow, very cool!!
Having my bike serviced while watching your videos is not a very good idea, the temptation to cycle is real! Great video guys Bryan!
HAhaha, thanks man
What a great job you did on that video!! I have to go there- can't wait!!!
Thanks so much, man!
After many many years I still remember 4:02 acutely. The guy sandpapering his hide was me back then. I quickly found that little shoulder you turned out on for a sec; and then I sort of settled in on how to ride slickrock and was good on everything after that.
Hahaha great memories.... or nightmares!
Last time I road this trail was in college on a hard tail. Can’t wait to try it on my full suspension. I can still recognize certain sections. Thanks for the ride my man
lol.. looking for the hardtail comments. I'm going to try my Hardtail on this trail next week.
@@LoganArndt hell ya!
Glad to hear you like the new grips. I'll be picking some up for sure. I wouldn't have known about them if it wasn't for this channel!
Awesome, I'm still digging them!
15,000 wooooooooo! I watch every video and try to share them on Face Book. Congrats!
Thanks so much, dude! I really appreciate that!
Thanks for sharing. This is pretty great! I live roughly 4 hours north of Moab (Greater Salt Lake Area), and just bought a new Giant Anthem SX (2017), but don't ride it much at all. When I do ride -- it's mainly on fairly flat running trails. You've inspired me to maybe take a trip south, and experience the "Slick Rock".
Cheers!
Awesome, if I can inspire you then my job is done!
this ride looked hard , love the videos , keep them coming :)
such epic switchbacks and super steep climbs. so awesome! love the vids. keep it up!
Thanks man, glad you're digging them!
Tough tough climbs. Seem like you have to make it to the top or slide back down :) The area is like another planet, so inspiring.
Haha exactly! Unreal scenery and completely oddball type of riding.
Like how they mark out the trails, you guys had some fun for sure
Tons of fun! Love that trail even though a lot of people don't!
What an iconic trail! Keep up the good work!
Thanks man!
My legs hurt just seeing those many steep climbs. I am not ready for this.
It's quite crazy! Like nothing else I've ever ridden.
I use to hit that trail so hard 30 years ago with no suspension. I went back years later with a updated bike and thought I had died and go e to heaven. Moab is incredible. There's a natural bowl that you have to drop into like a half pipe that I saw them pass up. I was so bummed. I was yelling Go Back. 😅
Awesome! definitely riding that next year! Thanks for posting it.
Thanks Justin! A classic ride that never gets old.
Tapping out on climb! Must have been crazy steep and/or crazy long! Beautiful place! Great vid!
It was ridiculous and had been going forever! Thanks man
I was laughing when you said F this on that one climb near the end. Never thought I'd see the day you, Brian " The Billygoat" would bail on a climb. lol
Hahaha, it was time to bail!
great ride, congrats on 15k subs and hope your having a blast in Spain can't wait to see the footage keep up the good work
Thanks man! Spain was a damn fine time, heading home in a few hours.
BK-XC cool well safe travels home
Dude, I have to tell you, I rode Slickrock for the first time last week and throughout the ride I would see a feature or section and say "I remember this part from BKXC's video!" I say this just as a testament to your video's content and quality. Please, keep it up. I look forward to your videos. Here's to hoping we meet on the trail one day!
That's awesome!!
another amazing video bro never disappointed. great views remember when you had 100 subscribers? hahaha now you got 15k congratulations, keep on riding!
Thanks so much Nelson! Yep, I remember it very well and all those folks that commented back then!
Was waiting for this ride, very cool! Love the content!
Thanks man, it was a good one!
Love the energy and enthusiasm!!
Thanks dude! This was a fun day.
I'd love riding Slickrock.. those steep punchy climbs are part of the fun, although I'm sure I'd really be feeling the pain. Looks like it's worth it, though. Very cool.
Definitely worth it! It's just one of those trails that needs to be done!
some great quotes in this one: "every man for himself" & "nice dainty man hands" haha, lovin it man. Also, you and Alexander are my heroes, I just started riding a week ago and hope to one day be able to shred the trails like you two. Keep up the awesome work :D
Andre Gilhespy I'm starting on Saturday when I fix my mtb, good luck 😊
thanks, you too! currently I can only go for about half an hour before my butt feels like it's going to break in half....
Thanks so much, dude! Glad I could inspire you!
I'm dying, I'm dying, this is really cool!!!!
Just bought a entry level rockhopper man you got a subscribe here! Keep up the super cool videos greetings from Houston, Texas!!
Awesome, get to shredding!
Thrilling ride Brian, close to the edge as usual, hope Spain shows its best side!
Thanks man! Spain was so much fun, digging into the footage today!
That is way more my kinda trail than Porcupine. More flowy and with less sharp rocks, off-camber and scary cliffs, hahaha. Just a lot of fun riding. Btw, the Bronson really can take a beating, huh? Great bike, great riding and another great video. Have fun in Spain, Brian. Cheers.
Definitely a lot more flow and tougher climbs in Slickrock! Bronson + DVO Suspension + Knight Composite wheels = Pretty friggin' tough.
Hi BKXC :) I came across your channel after listening to Sonya Looney's podcast! Fantastic videos and love your style. Just the laughs you have whilst riding makes me wanna get out there (and certainly back to Slickrock - been far too long since 2003). Keep up the good work!
Awesome! Welcome aboard dude!!
Alexander rides like a 10 year old getting all his favorite presents during his own b-day party. His excitement is contagious.
Hahaha yes!
Rode Slickrock in 2001.. Awesome.. Can't remember any features now.. Can remember that it was blistering hot. Has the route changed over the years, or will it still be the same..??
Tremendous ride guys..
You should see if the Wolf tooth lever works for your dropper. Great ride.
It looks like a very nice lever. Far nicer than the flimsy Fox POS that I paid AUD$95 for!
Thanks dude! I've moved my brakes in further as many have suggested and it's a lot better. No crazy jambed thumbs.
BK-XC glad that is helping.
BKXC there is a mount for the reverb so you can have it beside the brake.
This one looks so good Brian. Putting this on my Bucket list!
I hope you do Mark!!
Cool to go back and watch this after riding it this week. Coke after the ride is always good!
Awesome!! Coke is a great reward.
+BKXC but only the best coke, the real cane sugar stuff! Excited for my trip out there for nine days in a week in a half.
Amazing scenery and ride from you all :) Nice one
Thanks Tomas, glad you enjoyed it!
Prichert Canyon is cool slick rock also, up the hwy toward Green River on the Left.
It's called slick rock because the pioneers who first settled in the area named it that. Their wagon wheels were really slick on the rock. Maybe if they had rubber wagon wheels it would have been called sticky rock.
Shane Harder it's slick rock because whenever it rains it gets extremely slippery and "slick" it's super dangerous to ride when it's wet
Re-watching this. The climb at 2:53 is one of the most satisfying I've seen. Not sure if Seth and Alex would agree at that moment
Hahaha, it's a good one!
BKXC drops an F-Bomb in this one!!! Feels like an Easter egg because it's so rare!!!
I rode that trail many years ago on an old school no suspension bike.
Wow that trail looks amazing I'd love to ride that one day
Put it on the list!
Was there in 2001. Was a spectacular ride with a group from Britain.
I was there 2001. From UK.. With Rocky Mountain Adventures..!!! Awesome
Gaz Davies small world! Pretty sure it was in June. Will go back and look though my notes. Was at least 10-12 of us in the group.
Man.. Just checked my stuff and we were there 16 June 2002!!!
Enjoywd it just the same though.. Cheers.
Such a beautiful scenario.
What a nice ride :-)
Thanks man! It was a great one
the climb at 2:55 holy sh!t crazy intense even on a gimbal ! stoke!! 100% sure that was exhausting, but watching all you guys catch your breath at 3:25 was hilarious
Haha yeah it was crazy tough
wow! I just saw it in the link below. man that's an expensive bike!!!
You could also come to the Peak district in UK and test ride a Cotic Rocket
If you like the Wolf Tooth / ESI Chunky try the Lizard Skins North Shore Lock-ons for better durability and no lost bar end plugs! I run the Chunky on my SS but the North Shores on the Bronson.
Awesome! Thanks for the suggestions!
15k! That's insane man, think you had like 30 the first vid I saw. Well deserved, simple as that!
Thanks so much! Glad you've stuck around!
I saw it and I love it! I also really appreciate you answered! That quick bro'! I really dig ur channel you guys are kickin' ass! Just love it sincerally yours Steph haha
Thanks so much!
Outstanding! Take it easy.
Thanks bud!
I see you are starting to get more and more air under those tires Brian, you will be doing 10 footers before you know it. Hope you're having fun in Spain ?
You know it! Tons of fun in Spain, can't wait to get editing.
This video made me question whether or not i ever wanna hit this trail lol those climbs!
Haha it's a workout to be sure
Love your vids man. keep crushin trails
Thanks so much Josh!
+BKXC hey! come to cedar city Utah and let me take you down Blowhard trail and Dark Hollow
Never heard of 'em but it sounds pretty damn cool to me!
Such a cool area to ride!!
One of the all time favorites!
Whenever I see these videos I wonder how my $450 hardtail with mechanical brakes would perform in those trails.
TheEpicSpaniardRS hahaha don't
Nelson Salomon Then again, 20 or 30 years ago people rode the same or similar trails with bikes with comparable to or worse components than the ones my cheap bike has, so why not?
TheEpicSpaniardRS . sure you can but it won't be as enjoyable.
Nelson Salomon Oh most definitely. I would have to bring out the masochist in me.
TheEpicSpaniardRS hahaha! !
If you are doing this in July get to the carpark and start at 4am and be back before 1pm to miss the heat and carry loads of water
been there, done that, even walked LOL. AWESOME even with a lot of uphill walking,,,,
Hahah, yep lots of fun! Some people don't like it, I loved it.
Excellent!
Congrats on the 15k subs!
Thanks David, I appreciate it!
Holy climbing man! Those hills looked vertical. It's nice to know you're human tho and needed to take a breather on the one. Haha, those things looked intense!
Hahaha, yeah super intense up and down and up and down
This. Is. Epic!
You Should Really come to Wales all it is is mountains, would tell you some quality tracks 😊
Yeah man, gotta check it out!
The part the video doesn't show enough of is the super steep 50 degree climbs you can only do standing up, leaned so forward you almost touch the handle bars. Steep!!!!
First. Awesome vid stoked to get in so early
it is always fun going to slick rock and seeing all the boy scout groups trying to do this ride on their WallMart bikes. haha.
Haha yep, you gotta start somewhere.
Oldie but goodie.
4:00 "Every Man For Himself"... Classic!
Haha, love that part
I went to slick rock once on my friend's bike. But what I didn't know is that the rear brake was garbage and so I went over the handle bars twice and hit my knee so bad that it was bruised for three days and I had to walk the last 5 miles back.
Holy smokes, that's brutal!
Yeah, I want to go back next year to redeem myself and finish all of it. :D
pleasure & pain, smiling again.
Hell yes
those climbs r sick... bet ur glad to have that eagle drive with ya. oh and i think u smoke them all on those climbs hahaha if im not wrong thou
good job 🖒
Yeah the Eagle has been good to me!
Nice work!!
Thanks!
Warren Buffet would be happy to hear your finishing your ride with a Coke! :) Looks fun! May try to check out the Rockville Enduro if you'll be there.
Haha, Coke after a ride is pretty awesome. I may be there, but my schedule is always in flux!
awesome ride hard rock like it bring it more
Thanks dude!