IT'S A 'CLASS A' SOUL-DINGER | Mountain Biking Skyline Wilderness Park in Napa

[@bkxc]

Face gaiters are now live on the shop!! shop.bkxc.bike/

[@KSM-25]

Way nicer than the t-shirt sleeves!

[@TonyMannyGallo]

Hey Brian these neck gaiters are great because they're directional to ensure a better fit. I just ordered one of yours, but I wanna make a bulk order for my household, who manufactures them? Unfortunately some of my housemates are very picky on colors and won't wear red... *eye roll*

[@michaelskembo4741]

I said it a couple of videos ago, but I'll say it again. Having Sarah with you has made your videos twice as good. It's great watching you two interact.

[@grvlmaml9043]

You guys should do a walkthrough of Sarah's bike. I think there's a lot of opportunity here to have Sarah be a great ambassador for women in the sport, assuming she would want to do that. Great content as always, and stay healthy and safe!

[@tomhare5110]

Are u sure it isn’t just Brian’s old bike

[@moozlauwereys9624]

@@tomhare5110 It's a Specialized I think, so it isn't his old bike.

[@WasabiWei]

I feel like watching Sarah ride ahead I see technique more clearly than most riders I watch. Instead of muscling through she takes good lines and pops at the right moment. Very instructive style to watch. Even riding blind she soaked up some major terrain so fast you might miss it if you blink. I feel like she nails position and mechanics, no cheating.

[@Bjoggi308]

You two are so cute. Don't forget me when you send out the wedding invitations. That's going to be the best MTB wedding ever. :-)

[@marcosm6920]

Invite me too!

[@harveyd2984]

Me too!!

[@ZillaYT]

Sarah "I'm practicing walking with my new 510s" LOL. Good find Brian.

[@PL-fh8cz]

It would be interesting to hear from Sarah, her thoughts on riding N.California trails compared with her home trails.

[@mbkennedy]

What's up from Alabama! I just started mountain biking about 1 year ago, and your videos have added tremendous fuel to my growing love of the sport! Thank you!

[@eioncaho3174]

Burns Kennedy wow so cool 😎 i have been mountain biking for 2 years

[@koho]

Excellent, keep it up! And greetings from California.

[@bkxc]

Good on ya!

[@xanthippe_2695]

Love watching your rides! I'm a 58 year old empty nester mom and happened upon your page after searching for bike trails. I just ordered a cruiser bike to ride on our local rail trail here in Tallahassee for exercise. I will never mountain bike, but love that I can experience the beautiful trails around the country and world through you two! The love story between you and Sarah is a bonus! Hope this gives you a laugh! Happy trails to you!😉

[@bkxc]

That is awesome!

[@evanbarnes9984]

Just wanted to jump in with a tiny bit of encouragement to try out MTB! I've recently helped both my parents get back into biking, and it's been amazing. My mom is riding all around her town now, and my dad has started mountain biking again. He's 70, and had a few minor strokes a couple years ago that left him out of shape and with some balance problems. The types of trails that he can ride are fire roads and the occasional smooth single track trail, but with the eMTB that we got him, he can get back out in the mountains to explore! I grew up riding with him, but thought those days had ended 15 years ago until very recently. An eMTB might be a cool option for you. I'm not claiming to know anything about your fitness; rather, eMTBs are inherently more stable because of the extra weight. And regardless of bike type, there are lots of amazingly fun places to ride double track and fire roads that aren't the ridiculous technical single track that Brian rides. One of my favorite ways to explore is bikepacking, and that's usually done on mellower roads. I'm pretty biased, and think bikes are the best thing ever. I want everyone to get out and ride! It's awesome that you've gotten into riding the local trails on your cruiser!

[@xanthippe_2695]

@@evanbarnes9984 I appreciate this encouragement so much! And great kudos to you for loving your parents and encouraging them to ride and stay active! What a great son you are! I have just gotten active again after raising two sons for the last 20 years. I did ride quite a bit in the past, my ex husband and I toured Holland twice by bike (which I highly recommend, it was wonderful). That was in 1989 and then we did it again in 1991. Then the kids came along. We rode some with the kids, locally and on vacations and then life happened and some additional weight got added ;-). My Son's have flown to the northeast. It was time to get off my duff. I currently walk two miles everyday, and decided to order a 3 speed Willow cruiser from Brooklyn Bicycle Co., which is on backorder until August. I live right off the St. Mark's Rail Trail, and can ride 6 miles to it's end point and back. I can't wait to get it! I will research the eMTB. I've heard about e-bikes, but didn't realize they had them in MTB style. Thank you so much again for your encouragement and recommendations, I really appreciate it!

[@davekim9719]

Thanks for your video. Did your route today riding skyline for the first time. Made it easy to navigate.

[@AsmarAyung]

It's just beautiful to see people doing what they love with someone they love..

[@39headshok]

Yeah! It is good to see some climbing in your videos👍🏻Thanks

[@Esteb858]

Wow Sarah has got some power! She’s pushing some hard gears on the flats and pulling away! It looks like you’ve found a great partner there Brian! Happy for the both of you!

[@dingdonganddog]

Great video! Can’t wait till your back shredding around the country!

[@niteryder50]

Looks like some nice local trails, I'm sure camera not doing those climbs justic. If you need some optimisum, here in NZ things basiclly normal now but with closed boarders.

[@jeremybotsford2232]

Thanks, guys. Good to see you!

[@evanbarnes9984]

Can't wait to bikepack the Bay Area Ridge trail once it all links up! 500 local miles of bikepacking!

[@Cdaley50]

Was a good morning. Back porch coffee and a new BKXC video.

[@harveyd2984]

20:03 "Click Baaaiit" Haha great video man!!

[@JimF-777]

Just rode there Saturday. Thankfully I met someone there that showed me some awesome trails

[@benmatter7907]

You have the best POV riding videos! Keep up the great work Brian!!!🤘

[@ToddFarrell]

Those rock climbs from River to Ridge are totally your thing. I love cruising down them. Also, totally worth it once you get to the top of Suscol.

[@isaccabreham7662]

I was waiting on ""hey u good?" Or "need help" when she fall... but its alright she knows how to work it😎😎. Big fan of ur Brian. And now I'm a big fan of Sarah!!

[@ryanthood]

Hey Brian, I biked to the top of Mt Diablo from Walnut Creek on Saturday. Lots of climbing for the payoff! I can't wait to hit some trails on the north side of the bay!

[@minnesotamountainbiker5217]

Awesome video! I can’t wait for the 50 state shred to start back up

[@carpenter751]

Hey Brian greetings from Napa. I just wanted to mention a local spot that I always stop at when I go to the oat hill mine trail just in case you make it up there. The place is called Buster's southern Barbeque. It's right on the corner of Hwy 29 and Lincoln Their tri-tip sandwich is real good.

[@eprivat7714]

I have a suggestion for your van build. When u had to break the wood apart in your curtains you could now put magnets on the tips of the wood where u had broke them so they are together when u roll them up and can still come apart when u need to get by.

[@hudson83]

Great video Brian! Looked like a great ride, a lot packed into 20 miles.

[@davewatt8840]

Wow you guys can sure climb those steep hills 😁😁 great video as always.

[@Ken_Poe]

So funny you posted this today. I was going to ask if you rode there. I was at the Napa skate park yesterday and thought about this trail. i have not done it yet, but have done Moore creek.

[@bikingwithemily1109]

Manitoba is supposed to open its borders to travel on the 21st 🤞 and then I'm off, might not be downhill but I love biking up. Take care stay safe and have fun 😃

[@Bearleaux]

Heck yeah man! Love watching the videos, thanks for putting them out. for the poison ivy/oak I carry a spray bottle with dish soap and water in it. If you're on a longer trail and get in it you can carry a smaller one on your person for those emergency situations and rinse with water you have on you or carry a towel to wipe it off. Those other chemical products get expensive quick and the soap/water works just as good.

[@50mtb44]

Love all the climbing! True ride video.

[@becksteadmtb]

If your looking for place with some good trails, Boggs Mountain has opened up after devastating valley fire, have about 7 miles of trail opened since 2015. Got some good downhill tech, smooth tech, and BIG BURMS. I typically go one one and then turn around at go the other way.

[@zakdean9993]

Definitely my favorite mtb to watch on youtube! Wish I was quick enough to get one of those limited edition masks though! Lol keep up the good vids man! 🤙

[@mrvwbug4423]

Well, the rockies have had their earliest melt out in a long time. current conditions in the mountains in Colorado and Wyoming feel more like early July than Early June. If you're looking to get the 50 state shred going again.

[@stevie150365]

Great trail, great to see how well you both get along, girl can ride 😁

[@wizerats]

Glad to see a video. I needed this. Stay safe and enjoy life

[@Greenfuego]

Didn’t realize Skyline had riding trails. Cool!

[@cup_and_cone]

12:21 - "what was that?" That was the SRAM experience.

[@bikermonster8354]

What a beautiful trail. Awesome Landscape. Best Wishes and Big support from germany. Hopefully you still all well.

[@braullotolentino27]

Nice and hot off the pan! Thanks for the upload Brian! Keep Riding! Liked and Shared as always!

[@bkxc]

Thanks my man!!

[@wg2060]

Great vid. Your route is almost the reverse of mine. Went to Rockville last weekend instead.

[@AGKRex]

I pay for Strava not for a subscription but to support the company. I like their tool.

[@lukefarrell117]

Andrew Rex honestly it might be better if they just made the app like 1.99 or 2.99 I feel like people would be more likely to buy them instead of ANOTHER subscription which many people already have too many of

[@eriklpz4880]

You two are awesome!! Great.

[@calvinchapman4786]

You didn’t add a rock to the rock pile. Me and my dad started out about a year ago. Maybe next time you’re up there you should add one

[@bkxc]

Nice!

[@lagwall]

Great ride! Those Bay Area climbs are herendious!

[@minimtb3154]

Ya! They're no joke!

[@mrnobody9821]

Oh man! I'm waiting for a warranty replacement frame from Trek since I cracked the Remedy, haven't ridden MTB in over 4 weeks. Videos like this always hype me up, keep up the great work and hope you are all well and sound!

[@Rasakson]

oof what happened mate?

[@andrewleighton472]

Yea what happened? Especially as a Remedy owner lol

[@tommyspi8500]

Great Video! Love seeing you back on the trail stay safe XD

[@Flimshots984]

Like what Jeremy Clarkson would say " come onnn powerrrr !!"

[@PL-fh8cz]

I'm from the Chris Harris school, "Lets see how it drifts." 👍

[@TrailBikerTerryTBT]

Great entertaining vid as usual Brian stay safe

[@tryhardpker]

Only having a front and rear brake cable looks so clean.

[@ilikerealflight]

Back in my day it was a badge of honor how sick you could go to work. Heck, we would go even if we were half dead.

[@vicwiseman6038]

Haha, the impossible climb/turn. I only managed to do it once. Track stand practice earlier in the day was the key for me.

[@BuckeyeMCS]

Great video...again! Also thank you for naming that trail section after me 😂

[@bkxc]

Hahaha!

[@omichelini]

Whenever Brian talks about rides he did over 4 years ago I picture thumbs over the handlebars!

[@marysullivan1588]

With all the marches going on the shits going to hit the fan again ! Stay safe Brian !

[@catzbunn]

My mom told me the other day, Strava rented out a building she owned when they were a start up company! Small world. I’d like to see your take on Russian Ridge up in Los Altos area.

[@Roostsandboost]

Park at the golf course a little farther down. I’ve never had a problem and there’s a lot more spaces.

[@thebeans66]

Hey Brian, love the videos. Been watching since I got back into mountain biking last summer. But I have a challenge for you. Make a video without referencing the virus, the pandemic, masks, COVID, Coronavirus, or anything else related. Come on man, YOU CAN DO IT!!! I believe in you!!!

[@Curtmagurt]

You guys are awesome!!

[@mikehickinbotham100]

Don't let that Sarah "get away". She is legit on that mtb!

[@jasoncyrbok5520]

Ah the Booicore makes a return! LOL still use mine all the time.

[@randallmason9687]

Zanfil is the best soap for poison ivy/oak removal. Teknu soap works well also, it is just not as concentrated.

[@teodelfuego]

Technu is great particularly if you catch it early

[@DW-dl7bk]

"clickbaiiiiit!" - hahaha - chill video, it's great seeing you both get back out there.

[@spamitmountainbikes3204]

Here in Austria all Bike Parks are open

[@zxtenn]

Waiting for the SRAM 52 cassette, should be out in a while

[@julianmichael2791]

Glad to see you Brian, it's been a while since the last upload.

[@thebarofclay6100]

Nothing wrong with Strava... I use it for counting milage only. I have heard of leaderboards and how other hate it because of that so happy it going behind paywall... Nice views you had today sir 👍👌

[@dannyngui2322]

You are getting too accustomed to quarantine traffic buddy haha enjoy it while it lasts. I avoid 37 like the plague. That road needs a second lane Soo bad. Great videos, first time commenter long time viewer from sac.

[@gabejones3925]

I used have one of those changing towels for surfing😂

[@mizznfizz1]

LOL... Favorite meme so far has been "Previously I used to sneeze/cough to cover a fart, now I have to fart to cover up a sneeze/cough!"

[@muckybikes27]

Hey good to see you getting out, is this Ripmo worse than the other for climbing with the coil ? I am looking to go Ripmo next !

[@Chuworphiper]

yeahhhh! awesome trail OMG!!!!!!!

[@huntstyle]

You can still see the top 10 on Strava, but I'm nowhere near the top 10, hahaha! I may consider paying at some point, depending on what additional features they add. I'm more bummed that I don't get as many personal analytics as I used to.

[@s6p6h]

Yeah, I really dont care about the top 10. Im more annoyed that now I can only see my own last 4 'efforts'.

[@SourCrouter]

All times are ridiculous in some places. It's fun to see today's leaderboards after a ride though. It does suck that they implemented a paywall

[@minimtb3154]

Bryan: "We'll survive" Me: "I sure hope so!"

[@dannyh3335]

You’re doing the local trails.. right on! Coming to Annadel soon?

[@stevencole7331]

Very good Brian its all about viral load . The more you get the worse you will be . Being outdoors or catching it from surfaces should be a smaller load . Even catching it from asymptomatic people may not be a big problem unless you are more vulnerable . I may continue to wear a mask in indoor locations after this is over depending on the situation . Its nice not being sick and I am sure a smaller viral load across all pathogens can lead to and easier time . Amazing nobody is sick around me. Even the grand kids which would have the perpetual runny nose . If we just do a few simple things that we learned from this we could be a much more productive nation not loosing precious time to being sick . . I guess babe and honey means we have a better half now . I think you got a winner

[@ER-yq1lc]

Didn't realize you were in Napa County, have you ever done a video of Stagecoach trail out of Calistoga?

[@elgallo7457]

I broke my hanger while riding nice videos

[@christhepatriot4621]

The only real and best mtb youtuber left!

[@toofarpunk]

Exactly. Hopefully the channel doesn’t turn into all about excavating and lumber milling hacks.

[@isaacjackson15]

SoundsUnderground are you talking about seths channel

[@christhepatriot4621]

SoundsUnderground or give me money for my new van and then bail on everyone!

[@axelclark3046]

hey, U should do a meet and ride in Napa, that would be really cool because we don't have that money things to do. Thank u

[@kitten-inside]

The quarantine seems to be taking the goat out of you. There will be a lot of practice next year.

[@ignacioascencio5782]

Congratulation from mexico good video

[@calvinchapman4786]

Hey I was there yesterday

[@mountaintime4276]

Babe? Honey? Where is this channel going? 😂 Good for the two of you! Have fun!

[@escaped2004]

beautiful place

[@aanshkumar2098]

Nice video.....enjoyed it a lot....btw u both looking really cute.......isn't there lockdown at ur place??

[@StraightLine_MTB]

Great video as always. What chest cam are you using? Your videos are so crisp and I'm struggling to get mine to be half as clear.

[@jasonkennethshonwise3850]

Hey man how’s it going? Longtime no talk lol...you probably don’t remember me it’s been awhile now haha...anyways congrats on the new relationship...you guys seem very happy and well suited!!! 😁👍👍🤙

[@rohitgurung4055]

When i got a new bike i want to ride it like you.

[@magicunicorn6535]

Is there an easier trail to get up the mountain other than the "chunky-style" trail?

[@MikeLukins]

Do you run a gimbal or just the internal stabilization or both?

[@jasonkennethshonwise3850]

Btw do you know where I can get some 5/10 stickers??? Lmao I know...off topic but damn there hard to find and love my 5/10 shoes and collecting stickers too lol...thanks man ttyl 😁👍

[@jake40509]

What are your plans for Wisconsin??

[@msuuzzal]

Good job Bro👌👌👌❤️❤️❤️

[@DTSsb95]

Another fun video. What bike is Sarah riding?

[@trailswithtrevor1509]

Hey @BKXC , we need a sit down interview with Sarah to get to know her better. My girlfriend is so curious, and we just want to get to know who’s seeing our favorite KZbinr!

[@805mctrailrider8]

Great video.

[@totalchaos80]

3 takeaways here Only California would have a damn kiosk to charge you to ride on public land....SMH Your girl can definitely Rip And lastly it makes me happy when I hear your 12k bike squeak just like my 4k bike...lol