I’m sorry, but flow trails are just more fun | Mountain Biking Tarland Trails

[@jbinsand]

I love watching Alex ride, he’s so active and stylish. Don’t get see that much on his channel which is sort of the deal with POV videos I guess. You and Alex have been such an inspiration to this 50ish dude who’s love of MTB was rekindled a few years ago thanks in large part to your channels. THANK YOU!

[@bkxc]

Yeah he is SMOOTH!!

[@joeshawcroft7121]

Same here. BKXC and Alex were the main reasons I got back into biking after a 15 year break.

[@StevenPellerin-v4f]

What is the name of Alex channels?​@@bkxc

[@tarlandtrails]

Thanks for visiting us @tarlandtrails. We look forward to welcoming more 🇺🇸 visitors! (And we don’t use the toilet as an office! 😂😂😂)

[@bkxc]

Hahaha, someone would pay good money to rent that space!!

[@Doesnotcare12]

So glad you two like our area. 6 years watching you two .

[@bkxc]

Love to hear it!

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Yes Brian! Love that you are enjoying the right to roam! We are so lucky to this right. Tarland is so much fun. You can't beat a bit of flow every now and again 👌

[@bkxc]

It was a gem!! So glad we got to ride that place.

[@albertsmith6717]

Brian, i love your mtb adventures and glad that you can travel the world and experience all the diverse trails. Most mtbers can only dream of the worldwide travel to these exotic places. But, by not being there, the next best thing is watching the videos, we can almost experience the fun of being there with you. Thanks for these adventures.

[@bkxc]

Love to hear that you get so much out of the videos!!

[@nicks8026]

I prefer natural single track for its beauty, tech and because you run into fewer shred bros. Flow trails are a bit too amusement park for me but you can’t beat the thrill that comes from speed and sweeping bermed corners. This trail center looks awesome!

[@bkxc]

Mile for mile, flow built right is just always so fun!!

[@AdventureAwaits4u]

Did I just see Brian jump and clear a double! 😮👍🏼

[@bkxc]

Probably my first ever double!

[@mooseindahouse336]

If mountain biking was just flow trails I'd be out. It's the mix of all types that keep things interesting.

[@drumandbassob0007]

same i dont mind riding them they are fun and have a place but i would rather ride the steep off piste stuff

[@ChrisITW04]

Good for you... That's your opinion

[@Dragonfly0987]

Agree totally

[@steven.9263]

Flow trails are fine, but stop yanking out all the rocks and roots from climbing trails just so gravel riders can ride there. If the trails too rough for them they should ride their stupid yuppie roadbike somewhere else.

[@devononair]

I find flow trails exhausting.

[@The_Sampler]

These Tarland corners 🤌

[@cobykluth1878]

Breagha berms

[@bkxc]

Just too good!!

[@justinheiser7605]

What saddle do you normally ride with?

[@WildWheelsMTB]

I don't know what was more entertaining...the flow or the jousting! Haha! Great video Brian! And thank you for answering some of my questions in email a few months ago! Your advice has helped my channel grow at a descent rate!

[@bkxc]

Hahaha, big time jousting!! Glad you're getting a channel going.

[@gregs7562]

Fantastic to see you over here again. Tarland is fantastic. Went in March with my son when there was still snow on the trails. We had a blast, he had a huge wipeout in the slush coming down the first trail from the summit but still loved it.

[@bkxc]

Oh man, that is just too cool!!

[@henryhester1897]

What? I thought you loved the chunk! 😂😂😂 Love this video with Alex. I could do this $$$.

[@bkxc]

Hahaha, I love 'em all!

[@matthewrobinson1619]

Love both. Full English AND Scottish Breakfast! Need to get over there soon!

[@bkxc]

Hahah yes!

[@mittenmod]

YESSSS. Perfect end to my Friday at work; BKXC vid.

[@bkxc]

Love to hear it!

[@Kent.]

16:55... Nice you like the Öhlins suspension. Swedish Öhlins Racing knows what they're doing, if you are in to race cars, race bikes you know that they are top notch and has done nice thing for the automotive business. Looks like real fun over in Scotland, it's a amazing place to visit, the nature is gorgeous.

[@jrldude8719]

It's crazy how much the right saddle can make such a big difference in the enjoyment of a ride. After trying a ton of different saddles way back when, I bought a used bike that came with a WTB Silverado, and now that's the only seat my tail is comfy on. Well that, and the Volt. WTB saddles for the win! 😉👍

[@bkxc]

Yes, I just get lucky and every new bike I get has a WTB Silverado!

[@gregstevens2917]

Love it...especially when y'all ride together!

[@rogereheadbyrne4790]

Brilliant Video Brian nice to see you over here in the UK! Im the other end of where you are on the Isle of Wight always good watching your channel and Alex's too! Where's Andrew!(McTrail Rider) I thought he would Feature as i know you guys are aqainted! Maybe we'll see him in the next video or so! Aways good watching his adventures! Loving your remarks about the Highlander and its handling, they are Quality forsure! Looking Forward to your next Adventure on the Trails Brian!👏😁

[@bkxc]

Glad you enjoyed it! McTrail Rider will appear!

[@garyalexander3281]

Watching you both ride Heartbreak Ridge thought "bound to go to Tarland" - and here you are excellent! brought back great memories of riding Tarland miles of flow and fun trails great to see you enjoying them. May visit again next year really enjoyed watching and will check out the Boat Inn as a possible place to stay - thankyou! 😁🤙

[@bkxc]

Awesome!! It's a great place, loved it

[@IamSeafarer]

No one is gonna say they don't wanna ride GOOD flow trails but if you had to pick there's nothing better than finding flow in tech using your skills and the feeling that you get from your bike when you snipe flow in natural feeling trails is so much better than what you get from manicured berms. Bike park flow is fun but it just doesn't scratch my itch 90% of the time

[@bkxc]

I actually agree, that most of the time even bike parks don't get the flow right!

[@danegerousbryan3579]

Loving the energy! Alex is one hell of a rider! (not that you aren't Brian, without a y) Holding out to see who else you might meet up with on your trip!

[@bkxc]

It was a blast!

[@bikeninja956]

been casually checking out some of these Scotland vidz (And Alex's)....with low expectations but quickly starting to realize the riding there looks frick'n INCREDIBLE. Those flow trails rolling from the highlands, covered in pink shrubs, then dipping into thick lush evergreen forests.. EPIC stuff.

[@bkxc]

It's amazing!

[@ThunderStruckMTB]

Watching this wearing my Redemption 2017 shirt. 👍

[@The_Sampler]

🤘

[@bkxc]

That's too cool!

[@jeremyd826]

I really think this was a cool idea for y'all to split rides on each other's channels. I have been keeping up with both and always like them before watching them lol. Nice idea to get some more views from other subscribers that might not know one of y'all exists.

[@bkxc]

Fantastic, glad you're digging it!!

[@MTBScotland]

The climb up isn't too bad at Tarland although the wind up to the top can he nasty.

[@benpulsar13]

Went tarland when it just opened , awesome for a trail centre.

[@bkxc]

So good!

[@m__r1100]

I was up @tarlandtrails this last February - it was snowy up high, but the lower trails were enough to encourage a visit back again in a few weeks time. 👌

[@bkxc]

That's great, it's well worth another visit!

[@lleberghappy]

Really cool! There is some clipping line cross the screen, Whats that?

[@bkxc]

Weird! I haven't noticed and you're the only one to mention it!

[@drewford5252]

Brilliant day in Tarland, #storeboughttrails #Bentonville #Everstoke Met my hero❤

[@bkxc]

Love the store bought trails!!

[@bonham4994sts9]

You said "is this someone's office" 😂

[@tarlandtrails]

😂 Just some composting toilets! 😂

[@bkxc]

They do things different over there!

[@17even]

How did the Deviate feel vs the Ripmo or HD6

[@stevemartin5448]

You may be home by now, but I hope you went to Laggan Wolftracks. There’s some nice new flow trails, but the original bare rock and chunky slabs of the two enduro trails are, to my mind, the best in Scotland.

[@bkxc]

We tried but it rained too hard that day!

[@joeshawcroft7121]

How is the Deviate riding? What are your thoughts on the high pivot system?

[@bkxc]

Pretty solid!! My biggest issue was just getting my rear air pressure right

[@takozamtbtrailscout7106]

Dang, that looked so much fun!!!

[@bkxc]

Big time!

[@ricardolopezdevictoria1109]

I agree a 1000% on flow trails, mountain bike parks that have jumps are great for doctors and emergency rooms.

[@bkxc]

Hahah yes

[@leetori1]

The best forest in Aberdeenshire is Drumtochty. The castle side is steep but the south with Coopers Way is a blend of steep, tech and flow.

[@bkxc]

Nice!

[@endurorideraja6766]

The LMNT i like the most is the Raspberry, Watermelon and Mango, thus far. I tried the chocolate and it tasted exactly like a protein shake which i wasn't fond of lol.

[@bkxc]

Nice!! Those are always great flavors

[@MikeGlorfindel]

Already planning a trip up to Scotland next year to ride some of what you and Alex have been riding, then over to Skye to see the brother in law. 🤘

[@bkxc]

That's too cool!! I hope you have as much fun as we did

[@justinheiser7605]

What kind of saddle does Alex normally ride with on his personal bike?

[@bkxc]

Ergon something!

[@pt.mtb2389]

Usually on rental bikes/demos they tend to turn the rebound knobs to as slow as possible so you have a lot more control in the air and with jumps. So much easier to push into the jump and not get bucked! So, it might be just that

[@bkxc]

Interesting!

[@josemorenoporras7506]

Alex jumps really good,clean&style. It is a good wheel to learn so tricks and get some inspiration. Those kind of trails are perfect to learn and develop new skills on the bike cos it is possible to explore in a safe way over well build stuff. You need to visit La Fenasosa Bike park with Alex hehehe,downhill pumptrack for knoby tires. What a cool place to ride!

[@bkxc]

Yes, I agree!!

[@leetori1]

On “call me Chris” the berms after the big rock garden are designed to be gapped as well

[@bkxc]

Nice!!

[@VilesenoZhotso]

Nice ride bro 🎉❤

[@Rudi-de6xo]

What camera you using man?e

[@bkxc]

bkxc.bike/camera-gear

[@IslandMtb-jc9yy]

Love your content, keep shredding dude!

[@bkxc]

Thanks a ton!

[@2BRU]

looking good i need to go back soon 😄

[@bkxc]

So good!

[@FitGearSpot]

Brian what happen to your Ibis? Did you switch brands? Thanks for the great videos.

[@bkxc]

Just riding this one in Scotland!

[@FitGearSpot]

@@bkxc sweet have fun!!

[@stevehague3836]

awesome riding awesome scenery !

[@1xjoelx3]

Brian, are you guys being recorded for a promo over there?

[@bkxc]

Just photos of the trip for an eventual article from Tim Wild!

[@highlandhillwalkin]

Such great trails at Tarland... I only managed 29 miles the first time I was there 😊 would love to see you guys try my local at Golspie.. Highland wildcat trails 👍

[@bkxc]

Holy moly!! That's a lot of miles

[@highlandhillwalkin]

@@bkxc I was burst by the end of the day😬

[@Story_Nerd]

the Zealand New Zealand is named after is a province in the Netherlands called Zeeland which translates to sea land

[@paulblackwood46]

Tarland = Bucketlist.

[@bkxc]

Most definitely!!

[@Veronsome]

Loving it 💪🏼🤟🏼👏🏼

[@cycleandlife]

Wow, nice one ! 🎉🎉

[@YsanneOshea]

Epic. Thank you!

[@Eric.V.]

Damn bro! You got some big ole hands if you need Sasquatch sized XXL gloves! 😎

[@bkxc]

Yep!!

[@tomassanesson902]

So awesome🤙🤙🤙

[@AntonioVillagomez]

Awesome.

[@andrewtabner3761]

Love that you guys are enjoying Scotland! Any chance of getting you over to Wales?

[@bkxc]

Not this time around!!

[@andrewtabner3761]

@@bkxcnext time! A great mix of traditional bike park stuff (bike part Wales), some gnarlier more natural uplift parks (eg antur stiniog) and cross country/enduro/traditional single track.

[@kjracz15]

Looks very fun that I'm leaning my head to the turns. XD

[@bkxc]

Hahah love it

[@ccaprice8595]

Thats all i want, flow trails, i dont mind a little.bit of the other stuff but flow is what im after. Unfortunately, there isnt much around me

[@angrychilimango630]

Damn that’s nice ! 🤙🏼

[@mikestivers8302]

hey Brian! i just got a new spot mayhem 130 built up.. maybe i'll hit up Full Sail or maybe i'll revisit Bean Peaks. either way, this bike RIPS on flow!

[@bkxc]

Very cool!!

[@mikestivers8302]

@@bkxc you gonna come back to rip AZ trails now that we're in the mid 90's ?

[@anthonyd9984]

Sweeeeet!!! What camera setup do you use?

[@bkxc]

bkxc.bike/camera-gear

[@rogerbooth2198]

"those who like flow trails and liars" - Alex nailed it. If you don't think flow is fun, go to Rotorua and ride Eagle vs. Shark.

[@snat6299]

Yep or Ridgeline in NC. Eagle vs shark is a blast!

[@bkxc]

Nice, I'll have to ride that thing!

[@roqclimber]

Flow Trails appeal to my Need for Speed!

[@bkxc]

Big time!

[@Matt-yi2ir]

Do you use e mountain bikes any?

[@bkxc]

Not very often, but they're nice!

[@louie1906]

Nice!

[@ToddNZMTB]

I got my first tick yesterday, so many goats in the forestry I suppose.

[@bkxc]

Dang!! Hate that

[@Martehhh]

its been a cold day today, hope you've got your woolies

[@patohara175]

Don’t be sorry, they are more fun 😬🤘🏼

[@bkxc]

Hahaha yep

[@Criscross292]

Finally bought a full sus after years of riding hard tails. Super fun, but I keep getting pedal strikes. Frustrating…

[@StefsChannelMate]

Try Cornwalls trails and compare the high north to the deep south 😂

[@Mikey-ns6nz]

Scotlands Right to Roam" is offset by the land ownership South of the Border where we are limited to tiny patches of land described as open access. England and Wales where 1% of the population own 95% of the land.

[@wryanturner]

Don't be sorry. You're saying what everyone thinks.

[@MacRogersrealestatebroker]

Wow! Fancy bathrooms....

[@bkxc]

Haha, prime real estate!

[@MacRogersrealestatebroker]

@@bkxc I'd like to see that Everstoke please 😜.

[@pnwadventurer9674]

I roll my eyes when I see E-bikes

[@BGWordneemig]

Nice when is Alex and you already together riding!

[@bkxc]

Always an adventure!

[@BGWordneemig]

@@bkxc I need this life!

[@50whatnomadtravelnursemtb5]

I wish the USA was like that, CA is the worst…the Sierra Club has dashed so many MTB dreams.

[@Friskee62]

Like it...

[@RCraig-h4l]

8:15 am I the only one that heard that

[@xUntamed666x]

😂

[@RaeAndrewArevalo]

why are there so many people with camera on random spots

[@tanget1337]

The rest of the UK really needs to catch up with Scotland's progressive, modern attitude to access to the great outdoors! I live in the North of England, and we're fortunate to have some great riding locations < 2 hours drive away, but the restriction of access on natural routes by mode of transport is daft. There are lots of bridal ways (officially rideable in England as well as walkable) which are no safer to share with pedestrians and no more accessible to bikes than many footpaths. Give people the right of access, then teach them how to use that access responsibly and to take care of other trail users. The way it's done in England and Wales creates tension between walkers and riders. The way it's done in Scotland encourages us all to look after one another out there in the wilds. Sadly, given the attitude of big ramblers/walkers groups to bikes (often based on huge misconceptions and isolated anecdotal bad experiences with occasional assholes on bikes), and their ability to organise and lobby government, I just don't see it happening :/

[@bkxc]

Yep, I think you're on to something

[@sah7920]

I'm in India and we don't have a proactive MTB community... Or I don't know how to find the community and find any good trails .. It kills me inside to have all this MTB desire but not be able to do anything about it 😔

[@bkxc]

Keep searching!

[@sah7920]

@@bkxc luvv your videos... Always inspiring ❤️

[@elvislad]

Agree,sick of super knarly high consequence trails

[@bkxc]

I like 'em too, but man I get a lot of joy out of the flow!

[@elvislad]

@@bkxc not much flow here in North Wales..steep rocky root lol. Cheers for replying dude,god damn youve ridden some miles !:-)

[@GhislainLeduc]

first time I disagree :) TEch trails are the BEST !!!! :)

[@bkxc]

Haha, I love them all

[@natemanchester2508]

8:15 moan

[@Dragonfly0987]

Sorry Brian, you're wrong. I.E. that's just like your opinion, man. All tech for many miles is too hard. Incessant flow is boring. The best rides and trails mix the two to some degree.

[@bkxc]

Hahah yep, I think I agree!

[@fe9523]

actually, nothing is more boring and disappointing in mtb than flow trails with non to minimal elevation, jumps, tech, etc...

[@nobrakes7247]

I beg to differ. I think they're absolute crap. I'll stick to my secret single tracks

[@bkxc]

Haha

[@kailmarks4968]

No, they’re not. They are for noobs.

[@GoatRidesBikes]

Disagree. Ride on and have fun.

[@bkxc]

Haha, I said I was sorry!

[@claverhouse1]

Watched your videos for years and now it's a bit surreal seeing you on my local trails! How local? You can see my house from the top of the trail LOL Glad you enjoyed them!

[@bkxc]

That is too cool!! You've got some great local trails

[@VishalYadav_SH]

I am from Bharat 🇮🇳 I like your video👌