ALL ABOARD THE BERNINA EXPRESS | Mountain Biking Bernina to Poschiavo, Switzerland

[@phantomrider86]

Brian, Switzerland looks like an awesome adventure. Love the small, old towns, trains, trails and scenery.

[@bkxc]

Me too dude. You can't just build this stuff, it's ancient awesomeness

[@stuartwoodburn2653]

I love your videos, you having so much fun and the before and after bits are great. A few years ago I had a crash which resulted in a brain damage not bad but limits what I can do. Your videos get me excited to get out when possible and give me the experience of ride place I can never do. Keep up the good work thank you.

[@bkxc]

That's awesome, so glad I can do my part to get you fired up about riding!

[@Mntbkr64]

This video blew me away Brian, starting with a train ride to the top, fun trails, chewy candy, ending with a crypt full of skulls. Five fornicating stars. I can see one of the travel channels picking this video up.

[@bkxc]

Thanks man, glad you dug it so much!!

[@LOTCats]

Awesome to here about Darco's company! I've shared his information with my local tourism association (Tourism Ottawa).

[@bkxc]

That's awesome dude!!

[@guyd4067]

The BEST mtb vids, bar none, thanks Brian.

[@bkxc]

Thanks so much!!

[@overthehillmtb6521]

They are doing it right over there. No doubt. Great amenities. Fantastic trails. Views upon views. We have GOT to get some more of this kind of thing going in the USA.

[@bkxc]

Yep, it really opened my eyes to everything BEYOND great trails. I don't mind being punished for hours on end to ride a trail like this, but if you want to be a world class destination you need to think of the little things.

[@williammckutchin5336]

Nice hoodie! I listen to the MTB podcast every weekday morning during my commute to work.

[@bkxc]

Nice! I love those guys!

[@royjaleco]

All the good that I remember of Switzerland. Thanks for bringing me along, Brian! Can't wait for the next vid.

[@bkxc]

Sweet!! Glad to hear it

[@ThunderStruckMTB]

All caught up now! That cemetery is incredible. The remains of humans that lived their lives and the people that didn't even know them that respected them enough to honor them the best way they could... awesome.

[@bkxc]

Yeah, it was a really humbling moment.

[@automotivedistributors9708]

I get my fork back today from warranty work, now I can get back to ridin!!!! Thanks for keeping my mental shred excitement alive man!

[@bkxc]

Get down on it!

[@IIMRCLEANIII]

WOW Brian!! Every time I think you have an epic ride you go and have one even better. That area is so gorgeous.

[@bkxc]

Thanks dude, it's always so damn fun to keep raising the bar!

[@stevenwilliams1497]

Probably the best riding and scenery yet I’d go there in a heartbeat

[@bkxc]

It's pretty amazing!

[@jev2867]

Beautiful place. I'm getting goosebumps just watching. Thanks for sharing the experience, Brian!

[@bkxc]

Thanks so much!

[@allenkvextreme]

i watch every single one of your videos since i bought my mtb in july 2017

[@bkxc]

Love hearing that! Thanks dude

[@evelynpagan6762]

Those views are amazing! Gosh! Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@bkxc]

Thanks for watching!

[@Waelalshami]

I have watched almost all ur mountain biking videos, so far this is the best one.

[@bkxc]

Nice!! I liked this one a lot too

[@RyanMarcyesOutdoors]

BRO!!!!! That is so cool, pretty much this whole trip that I have watched is just Stellar!!!

[@bkxc]

Awesome dude, love to hear it!

[@TheShotgun67]

Nice to see you here in Switzerland. Enjoy it.

[@bkxc]

Thanks!

[@nolanabramson5555]

I love the beautiful towns you go through! And the trails look spectacular. Keep up the amazing content Brian and hope you have an amazing and safe rest of your trip.

[@bkxc]

Thanks so much Nolan!

[@SammyAndTina]

The spot where you said the dirt was really soft; that spot and everything after it looked super fun. You love that type of trail @bkxc

[@bkxc]

So so so nice!

[@eupsychon]

What a great day! Nice to see some fast n flowy trails in that region.

[@bkxc]

They were really solid!

[@TrollUnderSomeBridge]

This is awesome! And it's good some of the local languages has rubbed on you, Brian!

[@bkxc]

Thanks bud! I try!

[@osirus272]

Amazing trip, damn jealous of this one... BUT you are sparking the idea for traveling... KEEP IT UP Brian!

[@bkxc]

Thanks so much

[@bradleytrew4832]

Yes it's definitely worth the wait every time 👍👍

[@bkxc]

Thanks dude!!

[@kez2252]

You definitely found your calling man. Right on! Blazing those trails too 👊

[@bkxc]

Thanks so much, I think so too!

[@brucemckenzie4167]

Best so far, great to get the pre amble , hotel and getting to the ride, also the funny comment screen overs. Thanks, inspiration to do this ride some time

[@bkxc]

Glad you enjoyed the whole enchilada!

[@LocalShaper]

man i haven't watched your videos in 2 months cause of vacation and you've gotten so much faster!

[@bkxc]

🤘🎅🤘

[@paddor]

Hey Brian! You have a great vibe going on. And kudos on learning some local expressions! Greetings from Switzerland 🇨🇭

[@gallorody]

Love it! It's been a dream of mine to ride the Alps. You've inspired me to make it happen. Going to start planning for next year.

[@bkxc]

Sweeeeeet! Love hearing that.

[@Chiro75]

Patagonia's Torrentshell jacket is amazing. Was wearing it in Alaska recently with a Patagonia silk weight base layer t-shirt and a Snap-T fleece sweatshirt for insulation. Was warm and dry. The Torrentshell doesn't breathe that well so I was amazed at the end of the day when I got home and changed clothes to find my skin was perfectly dry, my t-shirt and fleece were dry, but the inside of the Torrentshell was totally wet!

[@bkxc]

Wow, that's awesome. Love hearing the real world story.

[@robertfilback3609]

I just recently went to zermatt, Switzerland and went riding there. You're videos of this trip are exactly like zermatt and now I want to go back so bad😢

[@bkxc]

Nice!! I'll have to try that part next!

[@John_D2]

I used rock & roll , before I discovered Boeshield T-9...just apply it the night before. dries like wax , absolutely no mess , wonderful stuff. nice work as always Brian !!

[@bkxc]

Interesting! I'll look it up. Thanks man

[@Christofer_Games]

Amazing landscapes!!!

[@bkxc]

Some of the best!

[@loganurrunaga6066]

I would have to say that the race face water proof jackets are amazing, they also have vents you can open that will keep you cool but dry if it's warm and rainy 👍🏻

[@bkxc]

Nice! I've seen them around, need to look into them more.

[@jecarn129]

Amazing stuff Brian, how surreal to be riding old Roman road. Blows your mind when you think about it. 🤘🤘🤘

[@bkxc]

It really does!!

[@bradleytrew4832]

No to be continued again I can't wait 😂 you had so much flow on that trail and that dirt omg👌👌 great video Brian 👍👍👍

[@bkxc]

Haha hope it's always worth the wait

[@Teddynator]

Aw, those trails are great! I love it when you speak german!

[@bkxc]

Haha thanks man!

[@calebsmith5083]

Such an awesome video !!! Looks like one the best places to ride!! It's got me pumped !! Ready for a ride

[@bkxc]

Awesome I love hearing that!

[@canonstewart3973]

This whole thing has been amazing Brian all these videos keep me motivated I have my first xc race Sunday and I want to thank you for getting me off my butt and wondering why I'm so board so thanks

[@bkxc]

That's awesome man, I absolutely LOVE hearing that!!

[@riverahector559]

Almost 100,000 subscribers, can't wait to see your trip.

[@bkxc]

Thanks Hector!!

[@Srt3D01-db-01]

all this switzerland videos are so great :) all of them

[@bkxc]

Thanks so much!

[@MBdrummer3288]

This was absolutely freakin epic.

[@bkxc]

Thanks dude, I loved this one!

[@YanDoroshenko]

Generally I have pretty low attention span, but these videos I just watch top to bottom with great pleasure and no urge to do something else.

[@bkxc]

I love hearing that!

[@tschom.6575]

Love it you speaking german :-D

[@bkxc]

Danke!

[@Mr_RichardH]

You're having the time of your life, aren't you? Awesome stuff!

[@bkxc]

Bingo!! It was great

[@braullotolentino27]

Ohhh Yeah!!! And another one! Thanks Brian!

[@bkxc]

Hahaha thanks bud!

[@wandelmarbandialan8821]

Wow that was a wonderful trail!

[@bkxc]

100% awesome!

[@TheJuanch04]

Brian, you do ride the best trails in the world man! Hope I can be there sometime.

[@bkxc]

Thanks dude!I hope you make it happen

[@BrucePerral]

Nice video as usual Brian. Long time lurker.:) But I just want you to know you(along with Alex, Seth, Phil, Alex Chamberlin) are my inspiration to quitting smoking which I failed for 5 years now until recently. Thank you guys for the positive vibes in your videos.

[@bkxc]

That's so damn cool dude! Thanks for letting me know, these types of messages really mean a lot to me!

[@natepalmer5714]

I need to to one of these trips!!!!!! This looks amazing

[@bkxc]

I hope you do dude

[@MrEzdubster]

love you reading the Haribo slogan :-) and the entire video as well :)

[@bkxc]

Haha danke!

[@MegaKrud]

Good video. Look forward to the next one.

[@bkxc]

Thanks!

[@markkitashima3498]

Really enjoyed this one Brian.

[@bkxc]

Love hearing that Mark

[@Cocora22]

Next year try Engelberg to Melchsee-Frutt, you’ll love the ride.

[@asalihaj]

It's so clean and organize I've been in most of those place is beautiful,

[@bkxc]

It's a dream!

[@PeterCPRail8748]

Nuggets by far the best trail Darco took you on, i am with you I love soft dirt trails like that. Many around Southern Ontario that I enjoy riding. Isn't mother nature awsome those drainage vortex holes are amazing.

[@bkxc]

Yeah this one was too damn good

[@adlar2005]

You're so inspirational! I just sold my road bike, going MTB only!

[@bkxc]

Wow that's awesome Jaime!!

[@kietounuh948]

I wish i could ride with you, you seem to ride the best trials

[@bkxc]

That's the goal!!

[@Wendell_]

i hate being late to these videos, only just got to watch your last vid here, bout to start this one, cant wait. I hate studying for a week and missing these mtb vids...

[@bkxc]

Studying is always more important!!

[@peterschaer6311]

You are officially the Rick Steves of mountain biking hahahaha. Thanks again Brian!

[@bkxc]

Hahahaha MTB through the back door

[@GBoxFilm]

Thanks for the great footage again BK. And nice skull collection. Loving it.

[@bkxc]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Willemmoseley]

Cool video as always Brian! It would be cool if you could get more footage of you following people as we can't really tell what your bike is doing or get a true appreciation of the trail. Either that or a 3rd person camera mount would be awesome!

[@bkxc]

Thanks dude!

[@cosssio]

Freaking awesome footage!! I can't wait for 2018, thanks for posting these vids, now I know what to expect on my trip... cheers!

[@bkxc]

NICE! Love hearing that you're going to get out and ride this stuff!

[@wagnerapinheiro]

Another Great Ride Brian! I`ve got a tell you, I`m loving to watch those swiss trails, it seems so much nicer and very well built features. So cool! You`re a very lucky man :)

[@bkxc]

Thanks dude! These trails are quite special

[@d0u6s]

Great connections like Darco, are hard to find... Good stuff!

[@bkxc]

Yeah I'm so grateful. I emailed him a year ago when I was nobody!

[@FloridaTrailrider]

Reaching the ends of the earth! Epic!

[@bkxc]

Hahah thanks dude

[@ReluctantRider]

Looking fast Brian! GoPro and gimbal on point too! It's like it was predicting your turns.

[@bkxc]

Thanks man!!

[@Johnsmith-dz6sw]

Bkxc is my favorite channel you should bike the potowanami live right down the road from it and it's awesome by the way I was inspired by you to start mountain biking thank you for that keep up the good work smiley 😊

[@bkxc]

Interesting, I'll look it up!

[@TheLoamRanger]

That trail area looks so much like interior BC! Awesome riding and vlog on this vid man. Cheers!

[@bkxc]

Totally! My favorite stuff!! Thanks dude

[@ryand121984]

Haribo gummy bears! that's my go to sugar rush in my backpack. Great adventure Brian! and the Ibis bike really fits your riding style man.

[@bkxc]

Gotta be ready with the sugar! Definitely a great trail and bike to go nuts on

[@papapelatomtb]

This is 2hrs from my home. I'm going to ride it asap. Thanks Brian, fun is that a Guy from california shows me the trails behind my home lol ! #inspiring

[@bkxc]

Hahaha DO IT!!

[@paulheger136]

Fine work as usual BK👍

[@bkxc]

Thank you Paul!

[@nathsimpson]

Wanna go to Switzerland now.....

[@solepurified]

I know! That's exactly how I feel just a few minutes into the video. Always a treat to watch BKXC. Thanks Brian!

[@viditkhanna3721]

I love how clean and quiet Switzerland is, wish my country could be like this...

[@martinchousa]

Brian that place is fantastic, always greats videos

[@bkxc]

Thanks Martin, I had a blast!

[@simonbright8320]

These trips must be so tough for you to take. If ever you get tired and need someone to take one for the team let me know.

[@bkxc]

Hahaha!

[@Cocora22]

I really love to watch your videos. I’ve ridden in Switzerland, and I highly recommend that you buy the Rega insurance. It’s pretty cheap for a year and if something happens to you they’ll chopper you out at no charge. Well worth it. I had it for 3 years and fortunately never used it. But I believe that if they have to medivac you out of the Swiss mountains they’ll gladly do it but the bill will come. Look into it, it’s good summer or winter. Hope you get to someday do the ride from Engelberg to Melchsee-Frutt, I think you would love it. Take the train from Lucerne to Engelberg. Ride over the mountains Melchsee-Frutt. There you have to take the bus down to the train station or ride the road, I would not recommend the road. There might be a trail all the way to the bottom, but I don’t know about it. Stay safe! I don’t travel to Switzerland any more but look it up Rega.ch.

[@bkxc]

Good to know! Thanks

[@Kent.]

Looks like a great day at the office ;)

[@bkxc]

Easily one of the best!

[@Flash_of_the_peat_hill]

@bkxc, I use a Madison Roam jacket and it has been awesome in the Scottish weather.

[@bkxc]

Nice! Second person to recommend that one

[@bkxc]

Nice! Second person to recommend that one

[@BrianSchade2016]

Good day to you, Mr. Kennedy! let's play bikes! 1:30 - Of course, the obligatory pre-breakfast candy. Haha. 3:51 - Bike friendly everywhere, man. That's the place to be. Even a place for your bikes on the train. 3:54 - Dude, *I* want to be friends with Darco at this point! Haha! 4:02 - So you'r riding next to Lago Bianco at this point? 5:43 - Queue scenery. 6:45 - So the trail actually goes through the terrace of this little restaurant? 9:33 - Whoa! That is so cool. I know for a fact that I'd be wanting my DSLR camera for that. That must have been something to experience in person. 10:13 - This terrain reminds me of northern AZ. Like around the Mogollon Rim. 10:30 - Now that looks steep! 12:29 - Haha! That fence looks like an M. C. Escher drawing! 14:30 - Don't you hate that? You get gorgeous scenery but you can't look at it without stopping otherwise you will totally die. 14:39 - I have to ask this. Was that a turnstile? In the middle of nowhere? On a mountain bike trail? Am I missing something? 15:16 - I am very envious, to a degree (envy is one of the seven sins, right?). I know I'm happy for you that you get to experience all of this. And I would like to get out there to see this for myself, as well. That scenery is such a marked change from what we get in southern AZ. All of that water, green foliage, and the interesting landmarks (see 9:33). I hope one day to get my wife and kids out there to Europe to experience it. My wife and I both have lineage that reaches back to Germany. I'd like to see it someday. Brian, I will continue to be appreciative of the journey you are sharing here. You're an inspiration. Thanks for bringing us along. I always look forward to your videos. I do hope to meet up with you one day. Until next time, stay upright and keep the rubber side down, my friend.

[@bkxc]

Yep, pretty sure Lago Bianco was right next to the train station! Yep, trail goes right through the terrace!

[@BrianSchade2016]

Dude, sorry if my commenting style overwhelms or makes it hard to respond to specifics. I hope it's not a bother.

[@Bricktop784]

+Brian Schade yeah, in farm country we sometimes get these turnstiles you see at 14:35 to keep cattle from leaving their enclosures. They're easy enough to pass for hikers, but nobody thought of mountain bikers back in the days when these were placed. Haven't seen one as treacherous as this one yet though!

[@BrianSchade2016]

Luke thanks for that explanation. I didn't consider the idea of cattle. It's fascinating to see the various different ways people come up with to control cattle. Although admittedly, I don't see a fence line here. And it seems that the cattle could easily move past this turnstile. I appreciate the explanation. Thanks!

[@pipapo4947]

the north face has some dang good jackets ;)

[@bkxc]

Nice!

[@chaos_is_artistic4855]

watching ur videos got me out riding more often XD

[@bkxc]

Love hearing that

[@tweetii7327]

Great video as always Brian I love em

[@bkxc]

Thanks so much!

[@MrINKOMPATIBEL]

I came here for a season job 2 years ago and got stuck in the Engadin bike paradise

[@bkxc]

OH wow that's great

[@SGMTB]

9:30 Proof that earth is a bowling ball...

[@bkxc]

😂😂

[@philippsieghartsleitner7622]

SG - MT

[@reynaldocalderonjr6466]

Trails in switzerland is looking good hope to ride there someday😀

[@bkxc]

You should!

[@spacehamsterZH]

Speaking as someone who knows that trail, that is some danged fast riding, dude.

[@banoodel5121]

As a jacket you should go with Norrona stuff. It's very very waterproof and also very light.😊

[@bkxc]

Nice, I need to look that one up!

[@downhillbrothers2220]

Hearing you speaking german was very funny 😂👍 but good job dude

[@bkxc]

Haha danke!

[@TheCristian68]

fantastico giro complimenti

[@tanker8944]

Hey Love the Videos Keep up the good Work Much Love From New Zealand ;)

[@bkxc]

😬👍

[@n0dix]

Great stuff like always.

[@bkxc]

Thanks dude!

[@DarrenJamesNI]

Another sweet video Brian from what has already been an immense journey. Can I expect an extended cut over on Patreon at some point?

[@bkxc]

Extended cut for this has been up for many moons, go through the archives!

[@DarrenJamesNI]

Yea, Sorry Brian. I realised then that i had watched it. lol. It was great.

[@wingcobra]

Shower Pass make great waterproof breathable riding jacket.

[@bkxc]

Nice!

[@BockaufBiken]

Im glad to see you eating Haribo Goldbären! As you may know its a very traditional german candy brand founded back in 1920! Thats quite a long time making both kids and adults happy. Just saying :) Great riding again, Brian! Will there be a livestream from the nuggetorium soon?

[@bkxc]

Haha glad to represent the local delicacy! Definitely want to get a live Nuggetorium stream going when I get back home from Canada!

[@chucklist3074]

Damn! I wish you had your Strava on for these rides! We are here now and hoping to find our way

[@lilzincrossed6162]

i ride with windproofs that are also waterproof. They are very lightweight and convenient to keep in your pack when you are not riding. I often wear a thermal underneath. But I wear a karrimor windproof, waterproof jacket. It also has a removable hood. It does the job for me.

[@bkxc]

Nice! I'll check out Karrimor!

[@lilzincrossed6162]

no problem, I noticed on your instagram that your dms go to spam if you are not following the person. I was wondering if I could have your email you and I'll contact you on there or you could check the dm. There is no rush either way.

[@velophil3741]

"Haribo macht Kinder froh und Erwachsene ebenso" haha had to laugh xD

[@bkxc]

Hahaha thanks

[@paulthomas8616]

Hi, cool place to ride :). I would recomened the madison Jacket I have. It's 5 years old, I have total abused it. Can say it's brillant. The cut is suerperb. Even the way they have deisgned the end sleves. so you get maxium coverage but they made so it's not restictive. Madison kit is good.

[@bkxc]

Nice! Thanks for the info Paul

[@weschilton]

Man you are SO much more confident on this bike, Brian. You really should consider selling the Bronson. You're killing it and I can really tell you're having so much fun. 👍🏼

[@bkxc]

Thanks man!!