This 5,000 foot climb better be worth it | Mountain biking Richfield, Utah
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ส.ค. 2024
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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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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.
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!!
That looked like the best DH I’ve ever seen…little bit of everything rolled into one. Big props man
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!
Our trails are amazing
I've lived in richfield for the last 14 years I love that mountain
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.
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.
Great point about success vs milestones there.
Those punishing rides always seem to bring out the philosopher in you 👍
Seeing your town on TH-cam, 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
I'm a truck driver from Minnesota. I bring my bike with me. The Flying J is in an awesome spot
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.
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!
It's awesome!
is it actual dispersed camping? legal that is? going there in a week and if those are legit I'll stay there.
@@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.
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
Sorry Brian, got your reply but not sure what to do. Bit of an old man here and not up with technology Des P
Stoked our trails made your list!!! They're awesome!
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!
Ridge riding is always the best views.☮️🌵
Now I see why you were able to climb so strong in Durango. Great pre ride for the adventure trip.
Haha, one big ride and I'm ready to go!
I am a subscriber for years, watched probably half of your videos.
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.
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
Bkxc is the original TH-cam pov 🐐🤘🏽
Great ride BK...looks like the climb was worth the effort!
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.
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.
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.
Oh man, great tip!
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
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!
I watched Nate Hills' video where he doubled it....blew my mind. Lots of commitment to make that one go.
@@vashusan1984 for real!
🇬🇧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!🤘😎🤘
I was just driving on I-70 last week but didn't know about this area. Next time!
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.
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.
+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%.
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. :)
Wow, I really need to get down there! Might be out of time for this season... cold creeps in this weekend!
Kudos for the climb up. Def a shuttle would be appreciated.
Some classic BKXC right there. Well done.
Definitely looks some great trails! Wow!
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
this was a really nice video to just relax and take in, thank you!
Definitely my favorite vid in a while
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.
Haha, nice! This was a few weeks ago though!
Bryan during ride: "Almost makes me want to quit beef"
Bryan after the ride: “16oz Ribeye!”
Good on ya’ man 😂Great video!
Joe Bikes makes amazing videos! Check out his channel
Gotta get that recovery!!
Bro another great vid! Always turns my day around when you upload, beautiful trail and nice riding! 👌
Reminds me of riding thunder mountain outside Bryce Canyon.
Awesome!! I have family in Richfield.... had no idea there were trails (they dont ride)
Great trails!
Circa 2019 vibes. Love this video!
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.
This was a damn good trial for a downhill ride. Definitely on my list.
Talkin' bout Utah. I been watching the Red Bull Rampage Livestream on TH-cam. Dude that was the Shit. Hey you picked another great Area to have Fun. Happy Weekend and keep up your fantastic Work. 💯🙏🍀👍🙋♂
JUST SPENT THE WHOLE WEEKEND THERE, I'M HOOKED!
Great to see a old school BKXC joint!
Next time in Richfield go to Monroe and stay at Mystic hot springs!
WOW THAT WAS A CLIMB! Absolute savage!!!!!
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.
Fun lower trail! Get a Battery2Battery charger so idling or driving van recharges house batteries too.
Hey, the vans back! LOL!
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!
"So comforting to sleep in the Wal-Mart parking lot"! ...Oh like I know the feeling!!
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.
I always shuttle richfield but it's one of my favs
Great video as always! Look into a Victron Orion or something similar for the van.
Yeah, I've gotta figure something out!
at the 11 minute mark, and this might be the beset ebike promotion video yet,! haha
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
Thanks
Thank you Chris!!
That was a rather alarming thumbnail LOL. Heck of a ride you had!
Wow pretty awesome trail. Definitely marking this trail down to shred.
It's a good one!
That is hardcore climbing. Wow. That ride looks amazing, 18 miles down.
ohhh my God beautiful place..mountain Bike good video
I just came to watch you react to switching back to an regular bike lol I couldn't go back after I rode one!
Haha, it was an adjustment!
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?
I like your snack choice. I will have to try the individual serving size of Skippy.
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.
That's good info!!
Almost 40 miles of MTBing with 5000 feet of elevation? Damn!!!
Wow, great video ! Vraiment un bel endroit pour rouler!!! Wow !
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 ;)
Ibis sent me a new Ripmo too, than I woke up 😥
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. 👍
Great video!! 👍
Where I’m from, we average 6500ft on a 20mile ride. 😅. At high altitude.
i need those tubeless ripmo
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?
Yeah, That anchor is you! ;-)
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. 🙂
Make me want to pit out for few days vaca heD out that way. Place looks awesome.
I enjoyed the remix on 4:58!
Haha, whoops!
That black part is a proper roller coaster.
It was so good!
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.
Hopefully we can run into each other on the trail while you’re in Colorado!
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?
I can hear the hub, I must have missed the switch away from the Vesper
I debated about unsubscribing after your Spinal Tap (movie) heresy. But your pov footage is still primo, so still subscribed.
Hahaha
Agreed, took major exception to that comment! But...footage, haha
You have to wonder how many years have some of those trails been in use. Surely hundreds of years. Could it be more than a 1000?
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.
epic ride!
Its wierd looking at your bar and theres hardly any cables. Some day they will have wireless brakes too 😲
Ghost shifting with the sram wireless... hmm 🤔 got me thinking why should I even bother with that system
You can tell it’s an aspen…..because of the way it is.
Brian why are you green is everything ok with you?!?!?
I’m thinking he go sick after he shut off the camera!
None more green 🟢⚫
Lol I thought my phone was bugging.
He new the hulk my guy
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Have you tried taking mustard packets for the cramps? Works wonders
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.
Ugh, hate that! Always some bad apples in the bunch.
Can’t believe you don’t lock the suspension. That makes such a huge difference for me lol
It always turns into forgetting to UNLOCK!
Maybe tie a piece of yarn to the stem when you lock out.
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At 4:30 looks a bit like simi valley ca.
Almost had another Yak moment there
Did you plan a 3 hour climb on one bottle of water?... 🤔
There might be times when the fanny pack just isn't enough. 😬
This trail was Epic and I can't wait to see Fruita!!! Dream destination!
Headed to Skyline for the second time tomorrow and I can't wait. 🙌
I can carry three bottles!
Thank Gawd! That climb with one bottle would be death for me. 🤣