BUILT HAWES TOUGH | Mountain Biking Sunset at Hawes

[@JLambinator]

We enjoyed the heck out of building boulderdash and sunset...unique trails and really unique builds. Stoked you liked them! When you stopped and said "trying to see if there's like another weird rock slab, nah I think that's the one" haha your Spidey sense was correct... There was an alt line slab, you just looked the wrong direction. At 12:15 in your video, look to your right and you'll see the entrance. :) Anytime you're in town, reach out. I know you know some locals but we can always get you set up with somebody including one of the builders of any of these trails, if you ever want a tow in, info on hidden alt lines or just some insight into how a trail was built. :) cool vid man! P. S. One time watching a local cruise through that rock garden at the end or hanging on their rear wheel through it and you'd have all the confidence you needed. ;)

[@bkxc]

Fantastic! Hope I did your trails justice, it was a great ride!!

[@TroyBertram]

I ride Whistler, Sun Peaks, Squamish regularly in Canada. Some real gnarly technical trails, but sunset is by far the gnarliest high-consequence trail I've ever ridden. Many sanctioned trail builders in Canada don't bother building trails of such high consequence. Big props to you guys on building this.

[@JLambinator]

@@TroyBertram appreciate it man!

[@HindsightFPV]

That cactus garden climb is absolutely no joke. I made the mistake of doing alone one time and had almost nothing left when I got to the top.

[@bkxc]

Hahaha, yup!! I did it twice

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Gopro does these trails no justice. I hit sunset ridge once or twice a year and it seems to get gnarlier every time. Well done! 💯🤙

[@bkxc]

Very cool!! It's a beast

[@TroyBertram]

Spent a month here in winter 2023 (Canadian here). I often daydream about riding the Alpe d'Huez climb and Red Mountain Rush trail again. Absolute dream trail system. I've ridden all over the PNW, done some world class riding and Alpe d'Huez still is in my top 2 favourite climb trails.

[@bkxc]

Very cool!

[@LoamerMTB]

I’m with you man. I have buddies who get so pissed when they don’t hit a move and I could care less. Sure I’m tempted to try big moves but if I don’t I never feel bad about it.

[@bkxc]

Yup, onward and upward!

[@adamdoane13]

Thank you for filming fails and first times. I love hearing all the self talk, very real.

[@bkxc]

Thanks so much!

[@kiloyardstare]

I appreciate you showing the failures. It gives people a more realistic view of the difficulty they are in for if they attempt a new trail. I think the channels that only show the highlight reel set unrealistic expectations.

[@bkxc]

Most definitely! It's about the whole experience

[@Harvey_Birdman_AAL]

Hawes ain't no joke! Hit hawes the first time 1 year after I started mountain biking and fell off the side of one of the trails, ripped my biking shorts, and lost my keys. Had to ride back to where I crashed to find my keys and ride down it again before it got dark, good times. (I fell off to the right of the trail and was caught by a bush near where you are at 23:00)

[@bkxc]

Oh man!!! Losing the keys is the WORST!!

[@azbikingcw9540]

Love Boulder dash! Doing it as a night ride is something else! That last feature made me second guess myself, especially at night. Haha, but you are right. It's definitely a full commitment. Awesome riding!

[@bkxc]

Wow, I can only imagine riding that crazy stuff at night!!

[@jakers887]

I enjoyed helping with building Boulder Dash and I’m glad you could enjoy it!

[@bkxc]

That’s great to hear!

[@mitchellmtb7202]

Correct we go through the hood “Las Sendit” and sometimes do a partial shuttle up Bush Hwy>Usery Pass Rd which can shave off 700’.

[@bkxc]

That makes sense!

[@mc540flip]

Yeah Brian, that looked fun! You’re smart playing it safe when you’re solo. Happy St. Patrick’s!🍀🤘

[@bkxc]

Thanks so much!

[@lostman65]

so i’m driving up to hawes right now… and this video pops up! i pulled over to watch it… fantastic brain! i can’t believe you do those thing by just riding up to it the first time. also i really love the techy climb sections on sunset. that climb is the wrong way lol. i’ve done that before and i was too spent to do sunset ridge for the first time. i had to take another easier trail down.

[@bkxc]

Haha, that's great timing!! Hope you had a good ride

[@DrFeelgood13]

Great video and great job hitting some pretty tough trails. You crushed 3 of my favorites out there at Hawes!

[@bkxc]

So good!!

[@FromTrailsUnknown]

Some of those cacti are just massive! Good video and awesome looking trails.

[@bkxc]

They're YUUUUUGE!

[@brucekalin9551]

Brian, I appreciate the caution and humility when condtions warrant such. Any black diamond on-site ride should garner respect for the terrain and procede safely. We understand your sponsors contractual obligations, having the picture n' picture, alleviates some of the over saturation. Bottom line, your video production values are solid, the rides challenging, your commentary educational.

[@bkxc]

Thanks a ton Bruce! Glad to hear that!!

[@StGeorgeMTB]

Thanks for the vid! Felt very relatable to this video. It's refreshing to see the hesitation and self talk. Guess I'm not the only one, albeit I'm gabbing about small drops on blues and your handling rock gardens on double blacks. Got to start somewhere, I guess.

[@bkxc]

Of course! One step at a time

[@arthurcutting9227]

Fun to watch you do more Hawes this morning. Did I already mention Wenatchee trails?😊 Most people do ride up through the neighborhood on that side of the system.

[@bkxc]

Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@GilMalka-j7o]

Met a local rattle snake there last Tuesday. What a beautiful creature! Gave me a nice hiss 😂Awesome trails for my first visit! Will be back for sure!

[@bkxc]

Hahaha wow!!

[@greym6436]

Great ride bro! It’s been awhile here for me out her in Phoenix since I used to ride various trails here on a 99’ model rockhopper. Been busy working & raising family. I used to smash trailhead-100 to dreamy draw a lot. Dynamite trailhead. Picked up a new Giant stance 1 to get my feet wet again. Now I’m ready to get back into the saddle!

[@bkxc]

Oh man that's great!! Get out there

[@fsuglover]

31:22 pretty sure your ghost rider is beside you ripping down too... Weird and freaky shadow!

[@bkxc]

Hahaha yes!

[@joshhas99problems]

I love Hawes, my parents have a place a few mins from Hawes so I take an annual break from the wet PNW winter and go visit them every year haha

[@bkxc]

That's great!

[@Eric.V.]

Lots of KZbinrs I watch have all been riding Hawes lately! Great video bro!

[@bkxc]

It’s a good time for it!

[@oldmoto5009]

Good thing you found a little dirt out there

[@bkxc]

Yep!! Some good stuff

[@scottconley8001]

Give yourself credit where it’s deserved. You got most of those tight technical climbs. Great video

[@bkxc]

I am so happy about that! They were TOUGH

[@xommul79]

Amazing trails. I’d love to try these. It’s cold and wet in the Uk right now. My dropper post failed last year and I’ve had to put something unmoving on till I can fund a new one. Happy trails!

[@bkxc]

Hope you make it out to the USA some day, it's worth the trip!

[@kenedyo.9128]

Always looking forward to watching this channel!

[@bkxc]

Love to hear it!

[@Chance.B]

Love it, good work man. I was just there a few weeks ago.....the Boulderdash features were hard enough, I decided to pass on Sunset. I'll have to get it next time! Hawes is so good though, RMR and High Ridge were my favorites.....I'll definitely be back for more!

[@bkxc]

Yes! I also missed Big Sister that a lot of folks enjoyed!

[@scottkoresky5879]

I lived in Arizona for 3 years and Hawes is a great system however always liked Pemberton Loop a little more on my Wreckoning.

[@bkxc]

Very cool! I haven't taken a look at that one

[@nramrez]

Normally i see sponsored drinks and go "yeah whatever" but if i see that salt stuff in a store or something, id give em a shot. Pre workout works quite well, but it tastes like... Whatever color it is

[@bkxc]

I'm a believer!

[@underthedrone2735]

That looks like a very challenging trail. Bring lots of water! There's no shame in rewarding yourself with a motel room and a shower. Especially as we get older. I'm not comfortable on the phone either. I make an exception for family and close friends.

[@bkxc]

Glad it wasn't too hot out that day, got lucky!!

[@briangong007]

love Hawes...gret job to the trail stewards!

[@bkxc]

Such a great system!

[@AdventuresWithClair]

Haha I never noticed my bike making tons of noise until I started filming now it's every creak coming from the bike is extremely loud. I love your videos thanks for bringing great content in a sea of KZbin junk. Ordered me some of that Hydration drink stuff to give it a try.

[@bkxc]

Haha, exactly!! It stands out so much in the videos.

[@brettungvari]

I've tried to study trails on KZbin and ultimately you just have to ride them to know them

[@bkxc]

100%, KZbin is pretty much just a travel brochure. I don't think I've ever been able to watch a video and then actually ace some crazy feature. Gotta see it to believe it!

[@tomassanesson902]

Amazing trail

[@mikestivers8302]

easy to run out of gas after climbing upper hawes and THEN cactus garden.. im not a fan 🤨 there's a road nearby but last time i went the gate was closed. where you started the fun @3:38 i was able to clean today, in 3 short segments. that is to say, no hiking for the first time out of prolly 6 attempts. woohoo!

[@bkxc]

Oh man, that's fantastic!! Love getting those big wins.

[@deadpresident78]

I also ride IBIS. It makes me feel a bit cooler to see you on it. lol 8)

[@themtchannel2110]

nice vid - it's my feeling that not every feature on every trail is meant to be sent 1st time and i have no shame in saving some stuff for next time :)

[@bkxc]

I like that approach!

[@wryanturner]

The HD6 sure is a big bike. How would you compare it to the Ripmo you had before? Seems like everyone's going bigger and bigger--where does it end?

[@bkxc]

Yeah, it's definitely a little tougher to get some of the tight techy climbing challenges. But I feel much more confident on the downhill

[@trevorerickson1409]

Heck yeah bro! 🤙 Shredding

[@bkxc]

Thanks!!

[@steebun]

Do you miss your ripmo? That’s the thought going thru my head as you’re hike a biking

[@bkxc]

I'm feeling pretty good on this bike!!

[@rekamniar]

Im pretty sure the hd6 is a burly bike for burly intentions. But I gotta say that the Ripmo has grown on me. You were excellent on that bike

[@bkxc]

Yeah, it was solid!!

[@neilculwell]

Good stuff!

[@bkxc]

Thanks!

[@bikingwithemily1109]

Watched in hurricane Utah and I'm riding something new and the offroad games

[@bkxc]

Very cool!!

[@hutchinsonsadventures4678]

love your vids , too much lmnt

[@hutchinsonsadventures4678]

thats one awesome ride... wow..

[@Dodger1999]

Agree these videos are becoming infomercials

[@bkxc]

Glad you enjoyed the ride! You're either paying $3 a month on Patreon to directly support the channel and get ad-free and longer videos, or paying with your time with my sponsors. Either way, it's the only way I'm able to keep the channel alive.

[@danasmith8557]

Great video thanx !!

[@BenWoerlen]

"Time to get a bike bro" lol

[@bkxc]

Hahah yep

[@ElesZarbahe]

Genial amigo gran video Saludos

[@bkxc]

Gracias!!

[@MacRogersrealestatebroker]

Citrus salt!!! Chocolate on the other hand is ..... 🤣 Are those Calirado Kid gloves?

[@bkxc]

Haha, I never really got into the chocolate stuff!! Yup love the excuse gloves

[@Scott-mk7tz]

Must be pretty techy. It's not often that I see you get off and walk.

[@bkxc]

Big time! Super jank

[@thunderdogproductions]

if you are still in AZ i would invite you up to Pine, but its too muddy from the snow we got yesterday! how long you around these parts?

[@bkxc]

This was a few weeks back!

[@topspot4834]

I know most people will say Sedona or South Mountain, but I think Hawes has the best mtb in AZ.

[@bkxc]

It's pretty great!

[@eugenesmith895]

Time to get a bike bro😂

[@kjracz15]

I'm with you there with phone calls, buddy. I've no issue striking up a conversation with strangers, but phone calls always get me hesitating.

[@bkxc]

Hahaha, yep

[@johnglynn7795]

Brian, welcome to my backyard here @ Hawes for some awesome MTB'n. Would enjoy taking you out to dinner. Please feel free to contact me. If not, definitely eat @ Red White & Brew!!!

[@bkxc]

Thanks so much!! This little trip was a few weeks back

[@braddevers526]

Where’s the BKXC stem cap?

[@bkxc]

Trail One stealth cap now!

[@wootang1113]

Just add pink Himalayan salt to your water.

[@davidmilhouscarter8198]

2:25 Half liter or one liter?

[@bkxc]

Half liter!

[@PNW_Adventures0729]

How many packs of LMNT can you consume in one day?

[@bkxc]

I've been out riding for hours and hours, sweating buckets and done five full packets!

[@PNW_Adventures0729]

@@bkxc Do you think it’s ok to consume 2-3 a day if you’re consistently active!? Like 5 times a week. I like to go to the gym and mountain bike and sometimes I do both the same day!

[@SwampDonkey0504]

Do you have any plans for a new bike anytime soon? If so, what are you thinking on the make and model?

[@michaelgunawan2319]

Why does he need a new bike? Bikes last years if taken care of.

[@SwampDonkey0504]

@@michaelgunawan2319 where did I say he needs one? I asked if he was planning on it. He was sponsored and was receiving bikes every year from one brand. Now that he’s not sponsored by a brand it would be interesting to see what he would go with if and when he does decide to.

[@flemming_j_]

@@SwampDonkey0504He Got this bike about 3 months ago. I do not Think he thinking about that, but you never know 👍🏻

[@gregmaness6026]

Everyone needs a new bike….I will say it. n+1 😂

[@bkxc]

No plans for a new bike!

[@karma2745]

any problem with this bike ?

[@bkxc]

It's been solid!

[@acfella100]

Dood…you could not have picked a tougher way to get to Sunset Ridge or Boulder Dash. Next time hit up us locals…we will show you around.

[@rickkoehler3796]

I’m out there a couple times a week. What is the preferred route for these?

[@ELECTRICBIKEDIYLIFE]

Oreos don't taste as good as they used to.

[@bkxc]

I feel the same!

[@webmenacee]

Splitting headache that pierces your skull ☠️ Guess my hydration routine is shit, all I drink is water 😅

[@bkxc]

If it works for you, keep going! But I needed some help.

[@MelissaTorres-m6l]

Amazing trail

[@bkxc]

Loved it!