I found the SOUTHERN STEEPS 🇺🇸 50 STATE SHRED: ALABAMA

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From time to time I hop on Trailforks’ fullscreen map feature and just explore the world looking for cool trails. During one of those explorations I found Oak Mountain in Birmingham, Alabama.
Any time I see a long double black diamond trail in a park with several other trails I get excited. I always figure there’s gold in them thar hills.
Lucky for me I had quite a few people reach out to guide me in Birmingham, so I got to see most of Oak Mountain AND the Civil Rights Institute and some other pieces of the city.
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[@jpcogdill7960]

I had to pause the video before the riding even began to thank you for being such a good human. Those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it.

[@critic_dark2006]

I started watching for fun but now I own a mountain bike and go out every day

[@BikeLifewithRob]

That's awesome! Keep shredding

[@jamescarter26]

this is the way

[@wonderboy3345]

That’s how the addiction starts

[@critic_dark2006]

Idek can you sub to me ?

[@DieselUofA]

Same here! Well, not everyday yet but I'm working my way up to it

[@beardedvikingmtber]

I’m loving the bit of history before the riding starts. Quality work Brian 🤙🏻

[@fillfreakin2245]

"...if you aren't moved by that...you aren't human". True words! That MLK speech pulls on the heartstrings. We've come a long way, but we can all still work for a better world.

[@barbsnailstorm2801]

72yr old Grandma from New Zealand,love your videos,I have a few goes at our Mountain Bike Park in Rotorua but not up to jumping!

[@Dangarangg]

Love the opening commentary man. Way to leverage your platform to remind us of the most powerful force in the universe: love. Much respect. 👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽

[@knordberg]

Am really enjoying the historical aspect you're putting in you videos. Great content.

[@michael.finally]

HELLUVA PAIR O BUNS ON IM!!! Thanks for throwing in the culture stuff in with the riding! Really adds to the videos!

[@jacobhuwaldt6410]

I love looking at those trails And being like “I’ve ridden that and that and that”

[@BikeLifewithRob]

Same, what's your favorite trail at Oak Mountain?

[@jacobhuwaldt6410]

Probably thunder. I’m a big sucker for the flow trails but I love some good tech

[@BikeLifewithRob]

Jacob Huwaldt I like the flow trails too, I think I have to agree with you on lightening

[@thomascagle1221]

@jake. You're not that special..... NERD😂😂😂

[@jimjohanson8152]

Get out of here you Civic driving goon

[@wgamertvwgtv9068]

I saw your van leaving as me and my dad were approaching the parking lot. It was like 3 weeks ago.

[@offdaystv]

Really glad you enjoyed Boulder Ridge. It’s one of my favorites at the park

[@brouhahamtb4819]

Love the history lessons! That kind of stuff makes me want to travel and learn about all these places! Great by product of biking the best trails! 👍👍

[@sammahar9054]

Thanks for throwing some local history into the mix, very cool. Those were some legendary line choices haha!

[@raindropcleaners]

Grew up at Oak Mtn. and I still ride a couple times a week. They have a few new trails since your visit there. Also, they have acquired more property and planning more trails.

[@rossking3771]

Great video, Brian. Thanks for sharing this latest adventure. Congratulations on making the decision to bail on that descent (@ 19:40). As we all progress in this wonderful sport, it is sometimes hard to say "enough". Smart to draw the line like that, particularly when riding alone.

[@Shawn-wt4kh]

It's shocking how much of the lower-elevation Appalachians look the same. This is basically Pennsylvania riding: super rocky, not much elevation but frequent elevation changes. Feels like home!

[@BikeLifewithRob]

Pretty much the same!

[@Lubecycling]

I was thinking the exact same

[@anthonymancuso7272]

it’s pa without leaves

[@trailswithtrevor1509]

You’re on the right side of history, Brian. 🇺🇸

[@janetrobersonsmith]

These are my home trails glad to see you riding them you rode some good ones

[@erezra]

Adding a like simply for the intro part! I know this is only a mountain biking channel but bringing people together is a higher calling. That being said, nothing like MTB to bring people together. PREACH!

[@TysRides]

Thank you for the quick history lesson and for taking us along on all your awesome rides!

[@IVGHOSTLY]

Watching your videos will get me thru the next 6 weeks while my collar bone heals.

[@reezin14]

Nice vid and thanks for the historical reminders. 👍👍🙏

[@danielhartwig3150]

Thanks for another great video, Brian. Love the history lessons. Just block those haters who call you stupid. You are such an amazing human being. I believe, you not only encourage people to bike more, you also make better people with sharing your world views with us. Thank you so much!

[@iruledaworld333]

Glad you finally made it to Bama and enjoyed it! I need to get up to Oak Mountain myself.

[@magellan1818]

You are very inspiring BKXC! Keep up w/.....well, keep on being you. Love the videos!

[@nickcummins3084]

Good work on the introduction Brian, we must never stop reminding ourselves of our history.

[@Jeepbikegolfrepeat]

It’s tough to ride everything you did in two days! Great video. Glad you enjoyed Alabama.

[@TrailFReEK]

Oak Mountain is Awesome!

[@dannydarko371]

Bk your services to mountain biking underlined by your humanity is truly inspiring, I hope, one day to see you on the trail

[@MBdrummer3288]

Brian, your content is excellent! Love hearing the history about each new state before the riding. And I can’t tell you how happy I am you don’t play some crap ass music in the background. It’s NOT needed. Keep up the great work.

[@KestrelYI]

Good stuff BKXC. To hell with the negativity - you be you, and keep up the good riding. Appreciate all of these videos.

[@nou4918]

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[@daveguzman8838]

F#%k those guys with the dumb comments! Your living your best life on your time and haters gone hate! Im just happy your still riding and not letting sponsor's take over your channel! Keep up the good work Brian!!!!!

[@lwiful]

Really digging your intro to this video. Reminding is important. A lot of signs around the world that we are currently moving backwards in this respect. Nice riding as usual!

[@htownstar1232]

Absolutely loved the intro, and I love the videos. Mountain biking has because a new hobby of mine since watching your vids!

[@thebeardedman-drenaline5546]

Boulder to thunder to lightning, my go to, glad you went back for them! 🤙

[@NathanBoyleDrums]

I knew you'd go to Oak Mountain! Such a great spot. It's some of the best trails within 4ish hours here in MS.

[@dandemore8057]

Nathan Boyle yea ms doesnt really have any good riding besides zion. I went to Montgomery pretty much everyweekend when i was there

[@bretobg]

Brian, your movies are great, because we watch something that the regular mtb-er can master. You make everything look possible. Keep it real bro! You are a inspiration.

[@garypark745]

Thank you in particular for the Civil Rights Institute shout out and in general for sharing your mtb stoke via these excellent videos! Bravo!

[@fdesilva]

Thank you for sharing a bit of history, it is especially welcome during these turbulent times, The biking is fun too, of course!

[@capamerica8453]

I've got to say that this "series" of the 50 states is brilliant. Especially the tidbits of each state's history that you're putting in there. This is really impressive!

[@muddypawsadventurer7775]

I've been watching Brain since Redemption in Fruita Co and Aex. And the one thing that stood out is Brian's ability to comment and give local history on the FLY while riding. I have yet to see somebody do what he does while riding. He does the research and is always accurate. It IS a unique ability in communication. I look forward to his travels....

[@dasanoneia4730]

Great Intro

[@keitheveritt8463]

I haven't even watched the riding yet and I want to tell you that... this...is....AWESOME!! Thanks for this series!

[@benshapiroisgay]

Extended cut of you scoping that massive slab was sick! I loved hearing your process of accessing that. I’m loving the patrion perks 👌🏼the ego piece was a huge learning piece for me.

[@mattkavanaugh5623]

Great video! Really like your intro on the civil rights movement and its relevance today. Keep doing it your way, it it what makes your channel special. :)

[@austball13]

I lived in Birmingham for a year. While I never road mountain bikes at Oak Mountain, I did go on hikes there quite often. It's a really nice park and anyone in the Birmingham area should definitely check it out.

[@mikeduff6253]

Great episode, brother! Keep up the great work! Such a cool project you're working on, all 50. You can do it!

[@kamerakasino6750]

Don't change a thing. Keep rollin'!

[@seattlevkk]

Dude, awesome intro. Kudos!

[@thomasvarner2685]

Hellz yeah! My home town trails. I love Oak Mountain!

[@cellphonenut]

Brian awesome and so meaningful monolog. And will get me a refresh of MLK speech as soon as I finish watching this great BKXC video. Kinda feel proud today beings I was born in 1963 🤗

[@mcleanization1540]

My heart was in my throat watching you roll down those rocks! 🙈

[@THOELL2737]

Like the videos of the states because its somthing I can actually achieve thank you

[@BlackWaterCyclist]

Great video Brian! As a history teacher, I love the included history here. Also screw all the nay-sayers. Just keep doing what you are doing. Don't let a few rotten apples ruin the sweet fruit for everyone else.

[@Oldfatbeerman]

In a nutshell , yep , give no energy back to the detractors , they do not HAVE to watch .

[@jarrodglenister1248]

What a wonderful opening to your video. You can hear the passion in your voice. Keep the fires burning.

[@ninemilliondollars]

I ride in the Chicago area all year long. When it's below freezing especially like 10 degrees, I'll have on two pairs of socks, plastic bags over them in mtb shoes inside cold weather booties with bike tights on, a T-shirt, long sleeve shirt, heavy shirt, and wind breaker with a balaclava on my head and either sunglasses or ski goggles. Crazy. Takes forever to get dressed and then strip all the wet clothing off when you get home. That's why we live with such high intensity during the summer! Can't wait!

[@ciraloke]

Nice BK. That police dog sculpture with the path through it is brilliant ...have to visit if/when I get back to the States.

[@janetrobersonsmith]

These are my home trails you should have told me you were there I think I told you about them you rode some of my favorite trails

[@jerryray3892]

I had a bike race there a few years ago. One of the best trails I’ve done. A few of those trees have caught my hands too😂

[@Alex.Mihailovic]

The amount of times I’ve rode at oak mtn, I immediately recognized where he was the second the trail started.

[@georgeb9189]

You are doing an amazing job! Truly an inspiration and by far my favorite mtb youtuber. I will soon join patreon too! Take care and happy shreds!

[@jasonwylie3676]

Oak Mountain is a awesome park

[@BlacqueJacqueShellacque_]

Glad you're taking the time to do things besides riding. So much to see in this country. My favorite random museums have been the WW II Museum in New Orleans and Crystal Bridges Art Museum in Bentonville.

[@MattP496]

Thanks for checking out Oak Mountain! Its the closest "big" park near me, I definitely wanna go try it

[@randomtrails5003]

That's some rough terrain you went through. That just shows the importance of having a good-quality mountain bike.

[@philipkelly3697]

...keepin it real...and shredding. Nice work.

[@matthewrossendell6762]

Love your channel Brian, keep up being you as that's why we watch you, you and gmbn are my favorite channels and always get excited to see you have a new video out, been a great fan for years now

[@MTBPlaygrounds]

Awesome Rock gardens. Ride safe Brian!

[@gr8fulride]

Awesome vid and history bits. I rode that on a hardtail a while back. It beat me up, but there were excellent rewards for all the rocks

[@DanielTorres-et8ky]

loved the intro!!

[@dubosjc]

Great job showing off the alternate lines on boulder ridge. Locals can tell when someone gets the “good” beta 😉. Great stuff man

[@blacksheepmtb6533]

thats awesome. I studied mortuary science in Birmingham and would ride oak man every week! I first rode it on my hardtail because it was the only thing that would fit in the cab of my tacoma but finally ventures out on my full squish later. lets just say that big rock roll was a little more sketchy on a 120mm hardtail.

[@tannermanning130]

Love these trails! I’ll be there next week🤘🏻

[@SexyMistaMustard]

How did I miss you at my home trails....and that red road climb is always brutal

[@daviswylie6943]

Oak Mt is the best in Al really recommend it👍

[@MadameM.]

Amazing social commentary!!!!!! Great human, you.

[@randyloehr3552]

Love the rocky sections! Can't wait to see where you go in PA! 412

[@rofljao]

You're a good dude!

[@baddriversofcolga]

Always fun watching people do videos on places you've been to. As far as Jekyll and Hyde goes, I can't say I love the rocky part (Hyde), but I find the smooth, flowy part (Jekyll) to be a lot of fun. People that don't enjoy it must not be going fast enough.

[@rekamniar]

Wow, never thought that the 50 state Shred is 3 years old. Happy 3rd bday to Covid too🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@jandroparedesarguello7876]

Very good work my friend .

[@mcleanization1540]

That second Boulder was sketchy😄 well done getting over that 👍 all my muscles clenched up just watching

[@christhompson4542]

I OTB’d the hell out of that spot over thanksgiving 🤣

[@yaboi5117]

Finally a quality video of the trails I love

[@harrymartin1]

Regarding the sticky dropper. Probably has been said and checked, but make sure your have good pressure in there, there's a valve under the seat(you have to take it off) that you can stick your shock pump into and increase/decrease pressure. Make sure it's fully extended when using the shock pump.

[@willbros1499]

Another gem. Great historical background of the area, and the riding and video editing was spot on as always. This tour was a great idea, and it's playing out even better than I expected. BUT....NO WAHOO UPDATE!!!! What the heck???

[@mikebussart2575]

Really fun looking trails. Take the time to see the country, your doing something not many people will ever be able to do.

[@dr05guitar]

I bought a Whoop strap today... thanks for being the inspiration behind that. I've developed really bad sleeping habits over the years, and thought this may help me sort it out and get it better, and tracking all that other good stuff. Thanks for the discount too! keep up the great work.

[@andrewmaharrey7006]

Reallllly cool to see you riding my home trails and talking bout my city.

[@EricF1984]

Man that was some chunky stuff there. Those rocks were legit.

[@eddog6666]

There is a place in Tennessee that my friend has told me about. It’s climbworks in Cosby Tennessee however they don’t allow own bikes but they will give one that fits your style.

[@bricenotcorc632]

I've ridden bikes all over the west, and Nrn Alabama is still some of my favorite riding in the world!

[@Dave-py9re]

Really enjoyed this one, seeing your ride on trails I know. Lighting is my favorite trail out there.

[@timswoodadventures8877]

The history that comes along with the rides are a plus Brian, you will have to share some history on the "Trail Of Tears" being you are in the region . Thanks for your efforts. Hey!Took the bike out for first time this yeah this past Sat. Felt real good to get on it.

[@AitchYXE]

Thank you for this episode. Mountain biking is the best, but it’s nice to take a step back and remember that it’s not the most important. Peace, dude.

[@jimitoms8763]

You are absolutely correct about the northeast. Tons of granite, and tons of tech. I really hope you get to Dog Town in MA, XC style trails with more jank than you can imagine. I think you’ll love absolutely it, but you won’t find much of it on Trailforks.

[@MBOA]

That started off so mellow, but gradually turned into a pretty nice ride!

[@Adams_Excursions]

I recently got spine surgery and have healed enough so that I am able to go to the gym and ride the stationary bike, watching your videos really helps me to get through the dullness of using cardio equipment at the gym! I should be ready to ride when the season starts here (Maine) in about May. I really enjoy your videos and general outlook on things! Keep up the good work. “Be who you are and say what you want, for those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.” -Dr. Seuss

[@rascal1234]

Your a good man Brian. Great speech.

[@freemindmtb2872]

Great videos man love the history aswell keep at it 👊

[@TheMicpat]

Thanks for doing such an informative video. I live in Atlanta and have never been to Oak Mtn. Now I’ll put it high on the list of places to go.

[@jaredreynolds5250]

Great videos - Thanks for sharing historical background about places you visit. I am going to have to go check those cast iron buns some day! :)