A LITTLE BIT OF ZEN | Chasing Epic in St. George, Utah

After riding the Santa Clara trails we went for a little bonus ride on the Zen Trail. Holy moly I'm glad we did. This was from day 3 of the 4-day, all-inclusive Chasing Epic trip I took with my fans.
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[@bkxc]

Did you see my post on Facebook about the trip I'm doing in Canada? I'm hitting Revelstoke, BC with Wandering Wheels for 5 days of expert riding on August 21. 90% downhill, the stuff dreams are made of. Tell 'em I sent ya: wanderingwheels.ca/trip-enduroextra

[@MTBScotland]

Saw it and cursed that I'll never be able to ride it :(

[@RedWingsninetyone]

BKXC Wish I could join but I'll actually be on vacation to California about 2 weeks prior to that so my money will be spent already. Hoping to hit some trails in CA though!

[@califroniacrusin7945]

Try to go to Auburn CA, and Santa Cruz Downieville is still covered in snow.

[@someguy9930]

I live out here in St George so u get enjoy all the trails daily ..but seems like u were having fun.,you should try it all on my Frankensteind rat rod of a specialized hardtail I have... Let's just say very very technical riding lol on a very low budget

[@lucasgauci]

Boy I get excited every time I get a KZbin notification​ cause that means I'm riding with Brian 👌

[@bkxc]

Love it!

[@colin01924]

Just got back from a ride on my old reliable Marin Alpine Trail with my dog ..Che Che that's him in the picture ..suns shining ..Watched your ride ..thanks Brian. What a day.....

[@bkxc]

That's so cool Colin!! I'd love to get a trail dog

[@Jballard9130]

that section at 8:30 the camera just does not do it justice. that's a gnarly section

[@bkxc]

Haha yeah, that is a silly section!

[@rdevil25]

What better way to start my morning, with big plate of freshly made pancakes and getting a notification for a new BKXC video for total relaxing pleasure? 👌

[@bkxc]

That's what I'm talking about!!

[@roostville3909]

I used to think that riding in places without tree coverage wouldn't be fun as you don't have shelter from the sun/heat. But wow the view is nice in this video! I guess less trees means better views! haha

[@bkxc]

Haha, the sun WAS beating down, I had to do a couple re-applications of sunscreen, but I think it's totally worth it. Majestic!

[@roostville3909]

+BKXC definitely majestic! haha

[@cetxeverz1]

Dude, that scenery and landscape. Perfect Day I'd rather say. Cheers B-man.

[@bkxc]

It was special!

[@philgunn6803]

That looked like so much fun. Ace video again BKXC

[@cartergerrish4879]

I love how he is always so confident and happy and he just cheers me up whenever I'm down he bring me up easily

[@bkxc]

Thanks!

[@SingletracksWhiskey]

You are bringing faaaar too much attention to our (Utahan's) super secret mountain biking destination ;). Glad you had a blast; St. George/Hurricane has some absolutely epic riding.

[@bkxc]

Haha, the only way to keep a secret between 3 people is if two of them are dead! No secrets in this world!

[@benjaminbenjaminberg]

These videos keep getting better and better! Those descent shots were awesome!

[@bkxc]

Thanks Ben, so glad I can keep finding epic trails to ride!

[@jecarn129]

Brilliant, epic ride! Thank you Brian.

[@bkxc]

Thanks Jody, glad you enjoyed it!

[@MTNcorps]

Vicarious MTB epics. My chakras aligned to form a bright orange aura after this one.

[@bkxc]

NAMASTE MY FRIEND!

[@RyanMarcyesOutdoors]

Another super "RAD" ride!! Live-Life-Loud, Bro!!! I am so ready for a MTB Vacation Adventure!!!

[@bkxc]

Thanks so much, it was a good one!

[@ninjadom2141]

I love this whole trail uphill and all.

[@bkxc]

So good!

[@RideLabs]

I know this was posted long ago, but I just finally rode this trail. So much tech! I love it! Thanks for your great video!

[@bkxc]

NICE!! It's a good one

[@paulheger136]

Another great ride boss!! Keep up the great work!

[@bkxc]

Thanks so much Paul!

[@dmfphoto2697]

Boogie Nights quotes! I love it! Great ride man, keep 'em coming!

[@bkxc]

Haha thanks bro!

[@khairuzzamanzaki594]

hello from Malaysia. i love all of your vids. i love the riding and scenery combined. keep it up!

[@bkxc]

Thanks so much Kha!

[@Friskee62]

Fun stuff as usual, BK....NICE

[@bkxc]

Thanks Thomas!

[@kylespencer924]

I can't wait to go back and ride every inch of that trail, sans the 30mph wind gusts. Thanks for letting me be in the videos and relive the experience.

[@bkxc]

Hahaha yes, it'll be like the first time again!

[@puckcoach3]

Kyle Spencer If I got as much screen time as Kyle, the Screen Actors Guild would be demanding residuals ($$$) for me 😜

[@kylespencer924]

Hey Jaime, if you weren't luggin around that giant front wheel all weekend you could have been able to keep up and get some screen time 😉

[@maxm7510]

I love the third person footage thank you for including it

[@bkxc]

THanks!

[@baravnzla]

That trail looks like some serious fun! long time since I whatched one of your vids, and since I'm off the bike, god how I miss it!!!

[@bkxc]

Happy to inspire you!!

[@tn8584]

12:39 am but when Brian posts, we must watch. cheers for the vid from New Zealand Brian. Hope you come back for a ride here soon.

[@bkxc]

Hahaha, glad you're on it!

[@MonoRider]

So much inspired by this 🤘🏻we will be there💪🏼

[@bkxc]

Awesome!!

[@mtbrat7155]

lovely ride I'm sooooo jealous I wish I could have been a part of that trip :(! amazing video as always my friend!

[@bkxc]

Thanks Steph!

[@d_weazel]

Nice to see different camera angles!

[@bkxc]

😁👍

[@HeretiCflow]

Knarly stuff, Brian! Your climbing skills are insane.

[@bkxc]

Thanks so much Flow!

[@HeretiCflow]

My pleasure, as always. Your videos are truly highlights in my YT feed.

[@etgima318]

Love these vids!

[@bkxc]

Thank Etienne!

[@cameroncotter4530]

Awesome content everytime

[@bkxc]

Thanks Cameron

[@JoaquinBridges]

So freaking awesome!

[@bkxc]

Thanks Joaquin!!

[@TrailFReEK]

Looks like Some scary fun riding out there!

[@bkxc]

A little bit of everything!

[@connerlacey9810]

sick vid, that trail is awesome!!

[@bkxc]

Thanks Conner, it was a good one!

[@eddarell9474]

Epic for sure!

[@bkxc]

Epic in a small package!!

[@skullcandy907]

Love that trail! Time to go north a little for some Cedar City rides

[@bkxc]

Nice, I'll have to look it up!

[@RedWingsninetyone]

Keep it up! Love the content!

[@bkxc]

Thanks dude!!

[@antiherobc]

whoa dude that is naaice man. that view from the top looks epic.

[@bkxc]

Such great riding and great views! You might have to put it on your USA tour list, Wayne.

[@JakeBuckeye]

This is the one I've been waiting to see! Really well done. That drop at 6:00 is much steeper than it looks on video--took me a while to drop that one! This is one of my favorite trails (less than a mile from my vacation home), and I've ridden it a ton--your video gives me a better perspective at your skill level, riding it as cleanly as you did on a first try. Very impressed--well done! Also good to see that your guide made a strategic call to head for the road rather than finishing the loop (rather than missing it on accident). Next time you find yourself in the St. George, give me a shout (and/or stay at my place)!

[@bkxc]

Thanks so much Jake!! It was really a ton of fun. I know there are a lot more trails out there to conquer. Shoot me an email [e-mail] and maybe we'll be able to get another ride in!

[@endurofordaboys1768]

class video, looked a mega ride

[@bkxc]

Thanks Troy!! It was a solid one

[@endujaenmtb752]

Hello, a subscribed more from Spain, congratulations for these videos.

[@bkxc]

Thanks so much Antonio!

[@ChrisCXK]

The wind was so crazy! It was even defeating the muffler on the GoPro!

[@bkxc]

Haha, it was pretty legit!

[@SoLowAudio]

I'm so jealous of the places u get to ride😂😂 I'll make it there one day

[@bkxc]

I hope so!!

[@DIE.ELATED]

Hello notification squad, all the way from new zealand

[@HeretiCflow]

I want to go back to NZ. I miss it so damn much. Cheers from a fellow German rider.

[@dee4hunteradventure899]

Dammmnnn Brian! that rock tail is the S*^t man! love it!

[@bkxc]

It was a blast!! Hope you make it there.

[@Flikkiiiii]

Hi m8 the way you talk on your Climbs and all around up and down there's one word that comes to mind MACHINE you are the mtb Arnie ( I'll be back ).

[@bkxc]

Hahaha love it Alan!

[@jasonkumfer463]

BKXC it looks like those classes with Massey is paying off the way you are rolling over those boulders!

[@bkxc]

Thanks man, always trying to get better!

Great ride, fun trail! There's no trees to protect from the wind, so it must be quite a wind. If it's a tail wind it's a better boost than en e-bike :D

[@bkxc]

Hahaha, definitely a bit of a boost when the wind is going my way!

[@Bjoggi308]

No amount of dead cats can combat that kind of wind. What an epic finish.

[@bkxc]

Haha, need a dead tiger!! Thanks Bruce

[@c0nr4d]

Made me flinched at 3:35 😆

[@bkxc]

Pucker up!

[@PeterCPRail8748]

Those where some nice techy climbs and little downs. I don't know what's worse, head wind going up a climb or going down a decent.

[@bkxc]

Hahaha, I agree about the winds!

[@Mr_RichardH]

Looks like you're getting on with that BMC really well, Brian. And it's a size M...

[@bkxc]

Yeah, it was a damn nice bike!

[@jakeweber9787]

Brian, next time you're out here, we'll hit the whole Zen...if it isn't gale force winds.

[@bkxc]

Hahaha, I'm guessing ANY day I come back will be less windy. It didn't put a damper on my enjoyment!

[@thatcherwelkermtb9139]

zen is death

[@davidlarsen5798]

"How did I end up on the road?" Every time I ride the Zen trail.

[@bkxc]

Haha

[@dupreemotorsports37]

I think I speak for the group when I say we would like to hear more singing on the trails maybe your favorite 80s song or just whatever dealers choice

[@bkxc]

Hahaha, I aim to please!!

[@fatbastardmtb7414]

Wait...was that a Bud Light in your hand at the end??? ;-) Great vid as always!

[@bkxc]

Haha, Pepsi! Thanks dude

[@collin5072]

You didn't film the bath tub, sad. Thats the coolest feature on this trail.

[@cristiancovaci3733]

dude if you want you can try the carpatian mountains in romania, u'll see amazing trails

[@bkxc]

Sounds like a blast! Any more info?

[@Esteb858]

Wow at 6:20 that song brought me back to The Transformers animated movie in 1986...Damn I'm old lol

[@bkxc]

Hahah you and me both!

[@fullfacejosh6809]

Esteb858 hahah beat me to it. So funny. Well done Brian.

[@Krigloch]

Still an amazing soundtrack!

[@siddhartaclark7040]

Yo dude, just managed to sign up on Patreon. But 1st pledge will only be on the 1st of next month...& so on...hope it helps...cool 'Chasing Epic' rides btw....oh yeah...love the new bike shop too...

[@bkxc]

Thanks so much my man!!!

[@siddhartaclark7040]

No...no... Thank You!!!

[@colin01924]

WOOF! WOOF!

[@mattstrails9566]

@BKXC Hey brian, what do you render/export settings do you use for your videos?

[@bkxc]

I use Final Cut Pro and export a master file with H264 encoding. It takes care of the rest.

[@giancanlas4164]

Good vids my nofications ring to watch you best mtb channel

[@bkxc]

Many thanks!!

[@jameseby8207]

You should go mountain biking in golden Colorado, good trails and yeti cycles headquarters are there.

[@bkxc]

I've heard good things!

[@collin5072]

Your guide is my mountain bike team coach

[@theepicridecom]

Dirk Diggler tune FTW! 😂😂😂

[@bkxc]

Hahahaha

[@danileach7303]

Pepsi!! My favorite! :) I’ll be in Utah next week riding for the first time. Thinking of doing this one, plus many others including some in Zion, and Moab. Any recommendations for a newer mountain biker? I don’t mind challenges and I’m not too proud to walk 😂

[@bkxc]

Awesome, have fun!! The local bike shops are great resources, hit up Over the Edge in Hurricane or Rim Tours in Moab!

[@danileach7303]

BKXC nice! I will! Thanks!

[@CathyeginAL]

Am I the only one that leans and ducks while watching this. Btw, I’ve been here and overcommitted a little by signing up for six full days of riding. I’m dying to go back with just a private one on one tour so I can take my time and not hold anyone up. I’m 57 years old and don’t ride as much as I should but really want to try St George again.

[@mannyfnsc29]

Yes ! .. Hoochiemama !! LOL.

[@bkxc]

Hahaha, glad you caught that!

[@Lalokera0629]

2:00 i feel better. i just did this and i did a whole lot of that on the way up.

[@livefreeandshred9818]

I always get a little pucker factor when you pull up near a cliff

[@bkxc]

Haha, it's always fun to do it

[@yaronmtb8848]

👍 📹 👍 📹 👍 📹 Namaste 🙏 Brother 😉

[@bkxc]

Haha thanks Yaron

[@justinheide2015]

Rugged and fun!

[@bkxc]

Just the way I like it!

[@noahfrancom8111]

Do you like your bike underneath you feeling flat and plush or more light and crisp?

[@bkxc]

I like a plush feeling!

[@kierenmccabe7084]

Do you ever ride flowy jump trails? It always seems like rock gardens

[@bkxc]

Yep

[@ReluctantRider]

Chakra - aura - namaste! Remind me to never introduce you to the misses. I'll be single in a heartbeat!

[@bkxc]

Hahahahaha

[@federcom]

Bryan, ¿qué le ha pasado a la bici Santa Cruz?

[@bkxc]

El guía turístico proporcionó las bicicletas en este viaje

[@yegmtb8377]

hoodoo's is that how you say it is that what these are im asking cause my mom yrs n yrs ago back in 06 we went for a trip to grand cayon and in utah or idaho the rock formation she was talking about. its been awhile since ive been down last time was 2011 for disney trip with my family. i need to get out there and travel to St. George also Bryon cayon i hear has some cool stuff

[@bkxc]

Nice!

[@paulherrmann4923]

is the bmc feelin good?

[@bkxc]

Feeling great!

[@elmanmalagum9780]

dude your the only bike youtuber that convince me to care my bike and etc and your the only youtuber that replied me in my comments im shock😨😨 i hope you shout my name in your youtube video😀 and im looking forward of your next video and once of again amazing video.

[@bkxc]

Glad you're digging it Elman!

[@jkube8472]

What is your worst injury mountain biking

[@bkxc]

I broke my hand years ago

[@rafey77]

👌🏽👋🏽👍🏼

[@bkxc]

Thanks Rafy!!

[@MTBScotland]

best trail of the 3 days. however, hot tub back at the hotel with a group of guys :|

[@bkxc]

Haha

[@kenny_kaos]

lol did you sing the song from the transformers movie(cartoon) at about 6:40?

[@MrHockaluger]

kenny kaos IKR. That song is forever embedded in my memories as the Transformers movie song. I was half expecting Brian to say, "Rise, Rodimus Prime!!"😊

[@bkxc]

You know it!!

[@mountaintime4276]

Is that a beer in your hand?

[@bkxc]

Pepsicola!

[@mountaintime4276]

Just checking.

[@blueage1560]

Not sure how you are supposed to find zen when charging down those chutes

[@bkxc]

It's my own little piece of zen!

[@mitchwarren1600]

Do we only exist in reflections ?

[@bkxc]

Things just got deep!!

[@laddublin1913]

can you make another bike check?

[@bkxc]

Not much has changed on my bike!

[@polishguywithhardtospellna8227]

0:17 I promise wind to everyone who goes for a ride with me :-D I'm passing wind everywhere I go ;-p

[@bkxc]

Hahaha, 😁👍

[@TheSoldkall]

For God's sake Brian, stop cycling up to the edge, there is a limitation of what the Evo suspension can take;)

[@bkxc]

Hahaha, 100 foot drops NO PROBLEMO

[@thatcherwelkermtb9139]

This trail is whack strait death!!! mans clipped like 800 pedals wrecked my chainring and my back wheel started rubbing on my dang frame!!!! This trail is sooooo whaaack I would rather ride klc which is also whack strait death... Barrel roll is sickkkkk thoooooo The claw is pretty dope but is preds easy.. hear me outttt ayeee zen is WHAAACK!

[@thatcherwelkermtb9139]

bro i just realized it is 3:18 AM (all mountain) I really got to go to bed cuz me and the homies gotta shred paradise rim

[@thatcherwelkermtb9139]

what up bkxc

[@christianburrell5564]

You know, this is HARD on a hardtail...just saying.

[@bkxc]

Haha I have no doubt about it'

[@revareaper]

woww your bikes must cost a million here in our country

[@theeskimoelf8601]

Dear Brian this is just a message to remind that your audience is global and of all ages !!!! I was mortified to come home from work to see my 8 year old daughter sitting on my Santa Cruz swearing like a trooper . When challenged she's says Brian does it and it's okay because that's what you do on bikes ..... If that wasn't enough she's wants £ 3 a month to " patron" YOU As if the views don't generate enough

[@ericramin1576]

It's your job to parent buddy, not Brian's

[@404nobrakes]

The Eskimo Elf While Brian could censor the swearing, I think it would take away from the "rawness" of the footage. People tend to curse when they push their bodies. Also, Brian isn't nearly as bad as most of KZbin - his content is relatively innocent. As for Patreon, travelling around the world costs a lot of money.

[@CanIHasThisName]

Oh man, this kind of comment again. When you're wondering whether the person is actually serious or just trolling. And realise you really wish it was the latter as the former means that yes, humans can really be that stupid.

[@Cj-nd3nv]

What do you think this is, Family Guy?