FLOWY! FAST! FUUUUUUUU | Mountain Biking Tollgate on Mt. Hough

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Today I’m taking on Tollgate, another different flavor of Mt. Hough. I was hoping to do a double shuttle, but things didn’t quite work out.
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[@bkxc]

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[@bikeempowerment]

😴 good 👍

[@BCpov]

You're making a habit of crashing at Mt. Hough! Glad you seem okay in the end!

[@bkxc]

Hahaha, it’s just so fast that accidents happen!!

[@rmbtd]

Still the best mountain biking videos on KZbin!

[@bkxc]

Awesome love to hear it

[@skoofer]

Textbook tuck & roll technique, well done!

[@bkxc]

Hahaha yep!

[@TerryB]

best thumbnail thus far

[@bkxc]

Haha very lucky to be so photogenic

[@B1KER]

So easy to get complacent on the last part of that trail. I know when I get to where you crashed I’m definitely starting to check out of the intense concentration. Oh, and thanks for unlocking a new fear with the fox tails! Glad you came out ok. 🤘

[@bkxc]

Hahah yep, just zoning out and declaring victory!!

[@rmbtd]

"has anyone seen my bike?" lmao... glad you're okay!

[@bkxc]

Hahaha, it disappeared on me!

[@MuchGrooove]

LOL the slow mo scream 🤣 Glad you're alright, front wheel wash outs are the worst.

[@bkxc]

Hahaha the scream was fun

[@Norway-BOY-MTB-Mountainbike]

I thank ; front wheel wash outs are NOT the worst !😅OTB are very worest 😅

[@AndyFitzgerrell]

Hough is always a blast. Huge shoutout and thank you to the folks at Yuba Expeditions! Jason is a great driver. That same rock that took you out almost got me on lap 1 on Sunday. Sneaky bastard.

[@bkxc]

Oh man!! Claiming more victims, it must be stopped!!

[@smoothisfast6644]

Had the opportunity to ride Ore Chute based on your video a while back. Three thoughts: 1) The camera has not lied more about angles than on that trail. 2) Amazing difference between double black/pro lines at a park and those built from natural sections. Cleaning A-Line is nothing compared to Ore Chute. 3) Those that can clean Ore Chute with little more than a check are amazing. It really shows the difference between recreational and expert riders.

[@bkxc]

Pretty insane trail!! I think one day I’ll be able to film in 3D or full neuralink style and THEN people will be able to get an idea of how crazy some of this stuff is!

[@saddleweary2777]

Hated that crash man, glad it wasn't worse. I crashed my Ibis and it was rough on the bike but I got a professional to check it out and was told the bike was like new. Besides being a wonderful company, I trust their carbon. I still can't believe I didn't crack the bike. Life long Ibis rider from here on in. Great video

[@bkxc]

Awesome, glad it survived!!

[@MichaelSchneiderTexas]

Nice roll and no serious issues.First time I seen you go down all these years since watching you ride all these crazy trails.

[@bkxc]

Yeah, I’ve had a few here and there! Glad they’re rare

[@Joe-vc8xw]

After watching a lot of these videos and getting to know your taste in trails, you gotta check out East Rim in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park the next time you’re in Ohio for a 50 state shred. The “fun factor” on these trails is something else. Highly recommend them!

[@bkxc]

Nice!! Love getting a new place to put on my list!

[@AdeleD79]

Glad you're okay! Love your videos

[@bkxc]

Thanks so much!

[@ybuszone]

Nice video. Good to see the recovery from the fire. Haven't ridden or worked on trails in that area and nice to see from your POV. I'm a trail builder/equipment trainer for the USFS and your channel is great for me to expirence trails all over the world.

[@bkxc]

That's awesome!! So glad to be a bit of inspiration

[@R1pp3d]

That trail looks outrageously pleasant

[@bkxc]

Pretty great!!

[@tamserenity]

Glad your ok!!

[@bkxc]

Thanks!

[@cobykluth1878]

The BKXC Special strikes again! Great streak, though. I believe Fruita, CO, was the last time years ago. Dry grasses are treacherous on flat corners. Good save, Brian!

[@bkxc]

Haha, front wheel washout that I ALMOST SAVED!!

[@hibiru6868]

I would never had thought about getting things in my ear during a crash. That's going to haunt me now. Maybe I'll ride with earbuds and low music so I can still hear things but protect my ears. Anyway, I'm glad you were able to get those taken out.

[@bkxc]

Hahaha, exactly, ear plugs and body armor!

[@bikingoffthehill]

Did both the main Hough and Tollgate routes last summer, amazing rides! Going back in a few weeks to do the Taylor Creek route and chain that with Mills Peak, Everstoke and Downieville. Should be a blast!

[@bkxc]

Fantastic! Full menu!

[@anabrugos6340]

Looks like a blast! Suitcase Dan

[@bkxc]

Hahaha, thanks Dan! Hope ya'll make it to Everstoke!

[@bikeempowerment]

You made me laugh with that comment about finding foxtails in your van for the next 20 years. I usually find them in my socks…

[@bkxc]

Hahaha they’ll be showing up for a long time!

[@fgewfee]

What a massive ride!!

[@bkxc]

It was a good one!

[@gmgrammer9851]

tuck and role!!!! much better than the rib breaker i had last spring, which was more like smack and crack!!

[@bkxc]

Hahaha yep, so hard to think of a strategy in mid air

[@ChampionGaming]

4-5000$ just for that? 😰 I would be terrified to live in the US, knowing I might crash or get sick then I would have to empty my account ,jesus. If only less of the money would go to weapons and more to healthcare system.

[@taol8258]

Yeah health care costs are the #1 cause of bankruptcy for americans.

[@saddleweary2777]

I had to sell a farm while in the hospital. They want $550 a month for insurance that I can't handle.

[@bkxc]

Yeah I was joking a bit, but I honestly have no clue what the final price will be

[@andykordsmeier]

Haven't had an ear foxtail before! Glad you're ok!

[@bkxc]

Whew, I don’t wish it on anyone!

[@briangong007]

Can't wait for my Gathering here at at Everstoke!

[@bkxc]

Love it!! It’ll be a great time

[@MacRogersrealestatebroker]

Dang! Those 2 foxtails in your ear is wild.

[@bkxc]

Yeah! Brutal!!

[@So.iLL89]

Going on my first trail ride this Friday im from Illinois bought me a new Giant Phathom so excited

[@bkxc]

Wow, that’s great to hear!

[@beyond-x]

Did you hear the one about foxtails in the ear? 😂 Great vid!!

[@bkxc]

Hahaha

[@Chinoymxer]

Careful in loose dry grass areas

[@kjracz15]

That thumbnail surely did it's job to get me to click as fast as possible. Glad you were okay.

[@bkxc]

Haha, I’ve had a lot of crashes but that’s the first one that was photogenic

[@antoniomontejano]

Como que andabas buscando la ardilla 🐿️ que cayó del árbol 🌳 espero que estés bien

[@Norway-BOY-MTB-Mountainbike]

Riding single-handed🤟🤟 must be extremely careful ... 💪💪 Cheers ! Mate !!🤙🤙

[@bkxc]

Big time!

[@bubbythebrow153]

Man all that riding and time outside and haven't seen a single mountain lion? I don't really get out much anymore. But I have seen Bob cats, Florida panthers. I saw a wolf once in the middle of the mountains. By far the coolest I saw was the bob cat. I was laid down in the brush and a racoon came out of nowhere and then all of a sudden the racoon started getting attacked right next to my feet I looked over and they bob cat and raccoon were fighting I got my ass up and ran lol.

[@bkxc]

Hahaha, that is crazy!! Great spot

[@tomassanesson902]

Epik video

[@LoamerMTB]

Fox tails in the ear. Dang man that’s nasty. Glad they got it out!

[@bkxc]

Yeah, pretty NIGHTMARISH

[@Bambi60s]

Nice roll on that crash. Glad you ok.

[@bkxc]

Haha tuck and roll

[@MikeRideBike]

I always said you can just tell when you're not riding close to 100% and a crash in gonna happen if you don't play it safe. You could tell the whole ride leading up to it that you were a little squirrley. Just not your day. Good tuck and roll though!

[@redrover9988]

Best decision today.

[@fgiraffe8751]

Rider 1: Why the full face helmet, concerned about jaw/teeth injuries? Rider 2: Naw, keeping the aggressive flora out of my ears. Rider 1: 😳

[@bkxc]

Hahaha yes! EARMUFFS

[@TheLight714]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@travelthenarrowtrail8660]

I've been curious how you like that HD6 in all the back country riding you do? It seems like such a big bike out there buy you make it look like it works fantastic for that. Probably not as quick as the Ripmo as far as climbing but I'm sure not that far off.

[@bkxc]

Yeah, it's working good! I think the Ripmo would be gooder though

[@travelthenarrowtrail8660]

@@bkxc I know your not working with Ibis anylonger, I think you said that... Anyhow, version 3 is coming in July. I think you'll like it. You may already know. I can't give out too many details.

[@ilsarak332]

Super Fast!!What camera+mic setup did you use?

[@bkxc]

If you google "BKXC Gopro" it will come up!

[@danjones1365]

Foxtails are the worst in your socks, but they are a scourge for pets. My dog has had them burrow through his paws and even got one up his nose. Two vet visits, with anesthesia and endoscopy failed to retrieve it. After two days he hawk tuah’d it out in a huge bloody loogey🤢

[@bkxc]

That is absolutely brutal!! Glad it finally came out

[@SW-Video]

Foxtails suck. I have to really watch out for them here in Northern AZ when I walk my dogs. They were really plentiful this year. Looks like a fun and a bit dangerous trail. Enough to make you feel alive! I like this type more than the rocky ones.

[@bkxc]

So brutal with the dogs!!

[@federicodonadio5624]

JAjajaja, show the final bill when you have it... What a good crash! Gald you're good though

[@bkxc]

Yeah, the bill is coming soon!

[@JustShpigel]

Do you have any advice for people who want to become mountain bikers? How to practice, etc

[@bikeempowerment]

Find a flat, easy accessible, local trail and just take it from there. You can find them on Trailforks just stick to the green trails. Bring plenty of water and snacks and don’t plan on long-distance rides.

[@bkxc]

Gotta find friends to help ease you into the sport!

[@ark530abe]

Hit up Mount Shasta SCT trail

[@bkxc]

Yeah! On the list

[@jpingel77]

What’s the name of the shuttle company that you used? I’m heading out there next week and planning on riding the area. Btw, glad the crash wasn’t too* bad.

[@bkxc]

Yuba Expeditions!!

[@2Tugz]

what is creaking?

[@bkxc]

Everything!

[@TW-nz7cx]

I’m 38. Doc recommended a TKA (total knee replacement). Want to get back into MTB. How old are you BKXC? You have any bad mobility problems, joint problems, limiting health conditions, etc?

[@bkxc]

Oh wow, total knee replacement is tough! I'm 42, nothing bad happening yet. If I have a problem I just wait a couple months and it goes away

[@davegleason8007]

Are these trails all climbable too or one direction only?

[@bkxc]

You wouldn't want to climb these trails, but I think technically they are two way. The road or Taylor Creek is how most people climb up.

[@stanmustard7292]

20:30..."yeah it's been a long time"...what? You lose your train of thought just because you crash, get debris in your ear hole and have to go to the clinic? Lol. Glad you're ok.

[@bkxc]

Hahaha, no idea what I was talking about!

[@leandrogamer4252]

How do you record?

[@bikeempowerment]

He records on a GoPro with a chesty mount. He made a video explaining all his settings. I’m very thankful for that video. I have used almost all his settings.

[@bkxc]

Google “BKXC GOPRO” and you’ll see my page with info!

[@leandrogamer4252]

Thank you

[@ToddNZMTB]

$5000?! 😮

[@bkxc]

Haha, we shall see

[@Eric.V.]

Cost of making Mt Hough video =$5k…😳

[@bkxc]

Hahaha!

[@MagnusThornberg]

:) 5000 USD :) You pay 10 USD in Sweden :)

[@bkxc]

Pretty good deal!

[@trashcandor]

20:26 tank me later :-)

[@richardkaz2336]

Wow $4-5K for a medical consult. Here it would set you back at worst $80 and get ~$40 reimbursement at you GP and nothing if he bulk bills or if you went to the ED at the hospital it would be free.

[@bkxc]

It ended up being $500, but still pretty pricey\

[@user-xs6ck2fq4f]

пон

[@Twinkie1960]

arm pads dude….betta to have em…than not sometimes…

[@bkxc]

Arm pads, full face, chest armor, shin guards, padding on the bike. Just in case!

[@Twinkie1960]

@@bkxc 😆

[@TheKarelKramer]

Long way to an ambulance! Ease it off. Riding alone is sketch.

[@rogerd9405]

How come Brian and Jeff don't acknowledge that they're partners in Trail One Components? It's almost like they go out of their way to not mention each other. Almost as if there was a feud between the two.

[@bkxc]

Haha, no way. There’s so many people involved in the whole thing! So much easier to just mention the company instead of leaving everyone out.

[@rogerd9405]

@@bkxc glad to hear there's no bad blood

[@pepeanza6187]

How it works in the medical thing in there man? Private inssurance?

[@bkxc]

Most employers pay for half of health insurance every paycheck and then the other half comes out of their paycheck. I get insurance through my wife now. But when I was single I just bought insurance and paid for it myself.