It was a fine day, getting my butt kicked by an 18-year-old kid

My buddy Evan invited me out to Prescott, Arizona, for a really nice backcountry mountain bike ride in the mountains.
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[@Richard1976]

Scenary is beautiful, why would you want to go fast? Enjoy nature and flowy trails.

[@bkxc]

Haha good call

[@adriano8729]

Hey Brian, loving the Orbea! How do you find it compared to the Santa Cruz ? I only just recently converted my tyres to tubeless on my YT Jeffsy but just wondering was the puncture you had too big for the sealant to plug the hole ? Them strips seem impressive!

[@Richard1976]

Adriano 87 i have tubeless too on my Fuel Ex8, but although on our singletracks in holland you rarely find rocks, when seeing Brian I am still bit worried of punctures

[@chameleonpogono]

Adriano 87 Good question. I was wondering the same thing. I have only been tubeless for a few months and things are great so far, but have not had any punctures. I live in a rocky area, too.

[@kevintwin7777]

Exactly

[@paultrail-blocker6088]

I really enjoy your videos, you keep it real, no ego, no BS. Watching you is like watching one of my buds ride....except you ride more awesome trails! Keep it rollin!

[@bkxc]

Thanks my man!

[@kareymaurice3236]

‘Arm Chair X-MTB’ here again. Brian I just figured out a way to ride with you in my home I couldn’t take it anymore!I’m going to buy a indoor trainer for my bike and mount my iPad near the head position. Then I can VR the experience through the visual senses safe without falling down. I get my #1 thrill back!! Thanks BKXC

[@bkxc]

There you go, dude! I'm not sure if you know, but I have a Patreon page, where you can pledge $3 a month and watch "extended cut" versions of my riding videos. They're usually about 45 minutes long and a lot of people watch them on the trainer. Here's the link: patreon.com/bkxc

[@nismomike3182]

Taint tip, download an angle finder app, put something flat across the top of your seat to create a level surface, lay your phone on the flat surface and check your angle. I've had the best luck with 1.5° forward tilt. Check where you are at and make .5° adjustment at a time. Angle finder app also works great for matching your brake levers.

[@bkxc]

Oh wow, very cool tip dude!

[@lego2772]

Brian Your speed is just fine on trails that your riding blind on. I’m always happy to see how quick you pick up on these turns. Even watching videos before hand doesn’t quite prepare you sometimes.

[@bkxc]

Thanks dude!!

[@planesandbikes7353]

saddle sores prevention: baby wipes before and after each ride. chamois cream each ride. always a fresh pair fo shorts every ride. wash the shorts with a dollop of bleach in the wash. and try different saddles if necessary. roadies know all this . cheers!

[@bkxc]

Nice!

[@edgarbautista829]

I have great luck with the Tioga Spyder Outland saddle. A lot of flex and adjusts to your shape. Most comfortable saddle I've used. Will only run this saddle on my bikes now. I do not have any issues with being saddle sore after rides.

[@bkxc]

Oh wow, very nice!

[@nofrontbrakes]

Those bacon plugs are amazing. I had a nasty tear, I put 2 strips in to seal it for the ride, and then superglued around it later, and those suckers held for like 3 more months!

[@bkxc]

Oh hell yeah! Good to know.

[@SWFBrickbox]

I moved to prescott and fell in love with biking because of it. such a great place to ride

[@bkxc]

That's great!

[@ashtons.2282]

I'm getting my first mountain bike in about a week. Probably going to be a Pitch sport or a Marlin 6. Thank you for inspiring me to get into this amazing hobby!

[@bkxc]

Good stuff!!

[@freerangemtb]

hey Brian. Looks like a beautiful day for a ride. I was looking forward in particular to this ride because I've ridden around Prescott myself. Only twice, though. I had hoped that you might hit up one of the two areas I have ridden, but I knew the chances of that were slim. At any rate, it was nice to see some familiar terrain. Prescott is one of my favorite towns in Northern AZ (technically, Prescott is closer to the middle of the state, but it's north of where I live, so there you go). Both of the trail systems I rode were when I was there for the NICA meets. This was neat to watch. Thanks for bringing us along. -Brian P.S. I decided to forgo my normal commenting style and just enjoy this video. 😉

[@bkxc]

Prescott was pretty dang cool, kinda bummed that I could only spend a few hours there!

[@thebackforty939]

nice riding in Prescott.... I had a guy here in Vegas recognize my BKXC hoodie today at the SW Bikes Kona demo..... pretty cool....

[@bkxc]

No way!! That's great

[@WorldwideCyclery]

Definitely looks like Tahoe a bit, beautiful scenery and killer trails...good stuff!

[@bkxc]

Thanks guys!

[@LECMTB]

I’ve just got into this sport, I can’t wait to improve and ride trails like these confidently

[@bkxc]

Hell yeah!

[@MrHockaluger]

If you didnt know, there's also the Sahmurai Sword plug system. Basically, its just like any other tubeless plug system but the plug tool actually screws into your bars like bar end plugs so you know where it always is and can access it much quicker.

[@bkxc]

Yeah! Seth had a cool hack about that in today's video too!

[@chameleonpogono]

Arizona has some really cool looking trails. Would love to go there. Thanks for the ride!

[@bkxc]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@flowinnature8235]

About shape, I did an average of less than 90km per month, June 2017 I did 409 km, the result was leg fatigue, like I had no power in the legs and got tiered quickly. Checkout your strava stats, do you do too much for your condition ? Recovery rides seem to help and yo might wanna try some cardio endurance gym work. Some people advise it to boost performance. Nice ride, I liked this trail 👍

[@bkxc]

I'm definitely not riding too much!

[@kitten-inside]

People who train have rest days. Brian has editing days. It's fiiine.

[@flowinnature8235]

BKXC I thought so, I mean not so many rides and when you do you go hard, maybe the key is being consistent expecially aiming for the big ride you're planning. I don't know your diet but maybe you need a more energetic meal and filling fluids day before and before riding, but I think that you know that. Try to figure a way to workout when not on the bike, i know it might be complicated with your schedule. Any way I'm happy for you for living the life you want. 👍

[@joshuahuang07]

Im a swimmer who started mountain biking and road biking and I keep up with road bike riders on my local group ride. its called montrose but i think theyre on the off season rn so they rnt going as fast

[@AlexeiPavlov]

you should have eaten better! 90km is only 45 mi/week thats weak sauce to complain about that

[@JoshuaLopez]

Awesome! Gives me an idea what to ride when i go to Prescott. Wish I had a chance to meet and ride with you while you were in Arizona recently! Got a new Scott Spark 720 Plus and I'm loving it but I busted my shocks while riding out at the Sedona MTB festival (Sunday)

[@bkxc]

Oh man, hope it's an easy repair!

[@FreeworldOL]

I once got over taken going uphill by what looked like a 10 year old. The never ending energy of younger people...it’s so annoying! Also loving the mat, a blessing for rainy days when you are covered in mud

[@bkxc]

Hahahah yes!!

[@ReluctantRider]

21 miles at a good pace like that would slay me at the minute dude! Having such a bad spell of weather and living in Spain has definitely made me a fair weather rider. Nice job Brian.

[@bkxc]

Hope you're doing well out there Luke, good to see you!

[@Eric_Broome]

Riding behind thumb Butte that's my old stomping grounds. I used to live right there. Used to ride those trails everyday. I love that place

[@TrailDescendant]

Thanks for an awesome day!

[@bkxc]

Glad you invited me out dude!

[@dereksmith3632]

Trail Descendant Always find time to ride, making choices on the bike will exercise the brain, which in return will help your decision-making in your career better. I'm going to joke with Brian and call you a rocket scientist, don't let it bother you, it's in fun. You're a great bike rider, stay safe!

[@TrailDescendant]

Derek Smith Haha, thanks! Its my way of staying sane and keeping a balanced life too.

[@ThunderStruckMTB]

A girl that played ball for me got a ride to Embry Riddle in Prescott to play softball and is currently a senior on the softball team majoring in aerospace engineering...... smartest kid I know! (fun ride by BTW brother!)

[@bkxc]

That's awesome!!

[@garydecker3281]

Plugs are great for on the trail fix. But if you really want something to hold a long time get a traditional tube patch and glue it to the inside of the tire. Holds until the tire wears out!

[@bkxc]

Oh nice, good tip!

[@GKHNGKR]

What a beautiful rocky bike trail,very nice!

[@bkxc]

😁👍

[@goneforwater7547]

Riding over those snow/ice spots while blowing down the trail is always a little nerve-wracking eh?haha

[@bkxc]

Always scary!!

[@heatherbedor3980]

love to see the snow in prescott forest! also: seeing you on so many trails all over the globe is all the inspiring because you are not such an amazing rider. glad to know we don't have to be phil or Seth to enjoy the trails!

[@bkxc]

Thanks Heather!

[@Mntbkr64]

Orange Slices are my choice for jellied candy. They spark the salivary glands along with the needed sugar rush . Have fun in LV, I'll tell my son to look for you on the trail.

[@bkxc]

Haha I love those orange slices!

[@Deathonaplatter]

Howdy Brian, Have you ever tried an Ergon saddle? They some in a few sizes depending on yer sit bones width. I love the feel. The smc3 is what I run. Around $60, light and comfy. German made. Check one out. Great vids by the way. Thank you.

[@bkxc]

I haven't, but heard great things about them!

[@GHinWI]

I came here to recommend Ergon saddle too.

[@VanCan]

I was bummed they didn't let you skitch up the mountain after offering, what a tease!

[@bkxc]

Hahaha

[@petertobey603]

Prescott trails looking like fun riding. Tibet training ride for sure. Keep working on your going up rides. The more you do the easier Tibet will be. Up up and away. LOL Thanks for sharing.

[@bkxc]

Thanks man, gotta keep fighting!

[@TheLoamRanger]

Alright Brian, you, me, every cornering workshop offered in North America... let's get that flow dialed in for the both of us! 🙈😂

[@bkxc]

Hahaha yes!

[@ryand121984]

Pretty fun ride Brian! you really diggin’ the Orbea and 29er it suits your riding style man.

[@bkxc]

It's working for me!

[@billw_mtb3220]

Chasing college kids gives a healthy dose of humility. Nice ride, good work with the tire plug, sure beats trying to tube is and getting sealant everywhere.

[@bkxc]

Haha indeed!!

[@phantombigballs8165]

Just subbed . Im from the UK , we have some great trails but the choice you have is amazing..... Im Jealous!

[@bkxc]

Welcome aboard!

[@TheBikeRoom]

Phantom Big Balls totally agree, uk also

[@Honda-nn3ee]

Have you ever tired those little C02 tanks? Fills u up a bajillion times faster.

[@TonyMannyGallo]

Those CO2 tanks are pretty sweet cause they pack away really small & inflate really fast but they have two downside in my opinion: (1) They only have enough air for ~2 full 2.3" MTB tire fills and (2) once you open a canister it loses all it's air after 48hrs. If you're out on shorter rides they're able to get you back to your car, but if doing long epic rides you may not have enough air to fill a slow leak. I've moved to a small hand pump after running out of CO2 canisters for the peace of mind on my longer rides, but for some riding styles they're ideal.

[@bkxc]

Yup, I've got em!

[@OneWheelLess]

Great video Brian, those trails look amazing

[@bkxc]

So picturesque!

[@whiplash231]

I just had a great ride then I come home and watch you have a great ride.. great stuff!

[@bkxc]

AWESOME!

[@ShadLife]

Now I know that I should carry tire plugs since I recently went tubeless. I also plan to carry an extra tube.

[@bkxc]

Yep, definitely!!

[@neilbritton6262]

Googling driving distances from Arkansas to Arizona... Looks like a great area for a vacation.

[@bkxc]

Nice!!

[@gobikeyourself]

Great video again, beautiful trails!

[@bkxc]

Thanks man!!

[@EricDupont]

6:38 Back in Quebec! Oh no! Still 3 feet of snow here. :-P

[@bkxc]

Oh man!

[@alistairchappell]

Hey dude....smashing video again....loving the video a day posting....definitely getting my daily fix ....kudos 🤘

[@bkxc]

Thanks man!!

[@povtrails1219]

Great video. View from the top looked incredible!

[@bkxc]

It was!!

[@TwitchyNick]

Definitely looked like some sketchy moments coming in hot into some of those snowy sections. Looked like a fun mix of terrain.

[@bkxc]

Haha yep! thanks Nick

[@TheNickbb10]

As for the saddle/undercarriage discomfort, try lowering it 3-5mm, as most bike fitters will tell you, people generally run their saddles a bit too high and think it the seat itself is to blame!

[@bkxc]

Such a good call!

[@joshh2237]

Love your videos! I actually just started riding here in Vegas and would love to see you make a video from here!

[@bkxc]

Nice! I've done a couple, just look in the archives

[@joshh2237]

Awesome! I will have to check them out!

[@Kerobinson15]

You're smooth asf. I rmemeber the redemption series and Alexander had follow cam on you and you took a divot out of a turn🤘

[@bkxc]

Hahaha yes

[@SKBKER]

It's not really about power. You get stronger until you reach your late 40s . It's about risk taking . When you're young you don't think about the risks and just do whatever . As you get older you understand more about life and dangers and take less risks . Basicaly as you get older life sucks .

[@bkxc]

Haha yeah

[@philgunn6803]

Thanks Brian I enjoyed that very much

[@PIYB]

Great ride brother. See you here in Vegas soon!

[@bkxc]

Thanks Paul!

[@The_GreenMachine]

damn i wish i knew what time and where you were riding in Prescott! i love the Thumb Butte trails, ride them all the time! good video, hope you enjoyed our trails :D

[@bkxc]

Thanks dude, it was a quick in and out!! Woke up in Sedona, rode Prescott, drove to Vegas that day.

[@CaptBeanerzzz]

Man I wish I would have known you were stopping in Prescott! I ride those same trails every weekend!

[@bkxc]

In and out like a thief in the night!

[@cedricpeace4804]

Hey Brian! Ive been watching your vids for awhile now and just decided to sub! you should come down to sc and ride biggins creek its a really cool trail! Ive gone on it like 6 times and its the most fun ive ever had, (was my first trail ride tho).

[@bkxc]

Welcome aboard!

[@grantfeddema5332]

Very. Good. Video! Thank you Brian, keep up the great work.

[@bkxc]

Thanks Grant!!

[@mc540flip]

Looked like a fun loop, gotta check it out. That’s funny you know to call it ‘Preskitt’.

[@bkxc]

Heard it from enough people to not embarrass myself!

[@Sanders3Studios]

What trail is this?

[@OneWheelLess]

Nice job with the plug, I picked the same ones up, haven’t had to use them yet.

[@bkxc]

First I had to use it, glad it worked!

[@stuartwoodburn2653]

Feeling a bit lonely on the trail? Nice ride snazzy gloves hard not to look at the trail with those!!!

[@bkxc]

Haha thanks man

[@pixelprofi1675]

Still still awesome, man! Thank you!

[@bkxc]

Thanks so much

[@pixelprofi1675]

BKXC watching these videos in the evening before going to sleep is just awesome. Thanks for every one of them!

[@justinbrain]

First thing I thought when you were sitting on the ground to fix the tire: your gonna get ticks in your bits. Nice ride, thanks for posting as always. "Sit on your bones, not your bone." Have to remind myself that when I ride... Have you tried angling your seat down in front just a little bit to take off some pressure on your perineum?

[@bkxc]

A few people mentioned angling the saddle, gonna try it!

[@thatguythatdoesstuff7448]

Aww yeah. Puma socks. Costco. Second most comfortable socks I've ever worn, only to some Joe Boxer socks they don't make any longer.

[@bkxc]

You know it!!

[@kevinlooney8200]

Engineers and mountain biking go hand in hand. He seems like a great kid.

[@bkxc]

Haha yep!

[@HallMarc_Trails]

I must remember to eat before watching your vids, i now have the uncontrollable urge to go buy a burger lol. great ride :)

[@bkxc]

Hahaha, viewer beware!

[@kjj9701]

Do you wear an external microphone on your rides? Your voice is really clear during your narration.

[@bkxc]

Just the Gopro!

[@MTBTrailMagic]

Dry but snow. Cool place!

[@bkxc]

It was a good spot!

[@gregoryvierra6114]

Nice way to get some elevation training in before the Fruita weekend next month. See you then!

[@bkxc]

Exactly!! Glad you're coming!

[@th_js]

Those trails look soo sick!

[@bkxc]

They were pretty solid!

[@th_js]

And also great video Brian

[@sebfoster1260]

u are the reason I started mtb thank you so much!!!!

[@bkxc]

Wow, awesome!

[@dryicejr]

The BEEEEEEEESSTTTTT vid ever !!!! Funny and classic!!,

[@bkxc]

Glad you liked it!!

[@mtadams2009]

I would love to blame being slow on my age but the truth is I have never been a fast rider, that is the truth for me. Nice ride. Funny you could get a burger for less in NYC, that is saying a lot. Take care

[@bkxc]

Hahaha, gotta blame something! That's funny about the burger too!

[@schmickles1968]

Cool as folk vid Bri and $20 for a burger and fries jeezuz! 😂

[@bkxc]

Haha killing me!

[@talkmauro]

Are you making your way to Southern California by chance? Would be good to see some more California ride videos.

[@bkxc]

Yep yep!

[@talkmauro]

Where are you riding?

[@MrMitrick]

Tom Mauro qii

[@talkmauro]

Huh?

[@kareymaurice3236]

Alright! Your ‘Arm Chair’ X-MTB Guy here saying.... Excellence. Keep me dreaming Man.

[@bkxc]

Haha, glad you liked it!

[@djrushi7]

Awesome ride dude!

[@bkxc]

Thanks!

[@fucklibs7751]

Baby wipes. A taints best friend.

[@bkxc]

Nice

[@lelandf1043]

Dog I deadass looked at this cuz I wanna go to Embrey riddle

[@chrispidgeonmusician]

Good work sir. Shame it turned into a solo ride for much of the time and your host didn’t stick with you. You are not slow, and have good fitness. Enjoyed it 👍✅

[@bkxc]

Thanks Chris!!

[@masonkauffmann694]

great ride, love the videos

[@bkxc]

Thanks Mason!

[@hokiedokie]

Damn that orbea looks like a smooth ride

[@bkxc]

It is!!

[@mizznfizz1]

Brain - Any chance you are planning to hit up the Carson City Off-road race from Epic Rides? Either just come and cover the event or actually ride in it?

[@mizznfizz1]

LOL... damn autocorrect... BRIAN!!!

[@bkxc]

I don't think the schedule is going to match up for that one, but I keep hearing great things!

[@michaeljensen4095]

Are you using padded shorts or bibs? I find bib shorts to be way better since they slide around less. More than any clothing I think your chamois needs to be clean and dry. And if I ride more than 1.5hr I always use chamois cream - personal preference is the Rapha stuff.

[@bkxc]

Chamois shorts. Good call on the bib though!

[@michaeljensen4095]

BKXC Especially given how long most of your rides are, I cannot recommend trying out chamois cream enough.

[@Darkhalfcustoms]

Bacon strips are always like that when warm. Stupid sticky

[@bkxc]

Sweet, good to know!

[@huntstyle]

I have another job lead in Prescott, woot woot! We'll see...

[@bkxc]

Very cool!!

[@senwdy]

Not really related to your video but I was wondering if you are coming out with any other merchandise. I think socks could be a pretty sweet one!

[@bkxc]

I'm not big into socks, but I'm always thinking about the next things I can do!

[@bradleytrew4832]

Great video Brian 👍, are you riding in los Vegas???? 👍👍

[@bkxc]

Thanks dude! Next videos will be around Vegas

[@denismacfarlane255]

Nice Costco socks! Got the same ones!

[@bkxc]

Yeah buddy!

[@maximiliangloith]

Man Brian stop putting yourself down, it is okay to go slow as long as you have fun :)

[@bkxc]

Haha, but then I don't know where the trail goes because I lose my guide!

[@maximiliangloith]

BKXC haha yeah that‘s a good point. But still! 😬🤙🏼

[@mauricecorvers6204]

Really nice channel you have...! :)

[@bkxc]

Thanks!

[@mi-xc]

WTB Volt (Team)....... best saddle

[@bkxc]

Nice!

[@gabingo]

great ride!!

[@bkxc]

Thanks!

[@FearlessRider]

Brian please come to Nepal , kathmandu I can't wait to shred the trails with you buddy

[@bkxc]

I hope I can get there eventually!

[@FearlessRider]

Holy shit you actually saw my comment!!! If you ever plan a trip let me know I'll surely make sure you have the best time here in kathmandu

[@FearlessRider]

BKXC holy shit you actually saw my comment, just let me know before you come to kathmandu I'll make sure you have a great time here

[@kingrat738]

6 plugs! Was it Maxxis also? Loam Ranger is having trouble w/ a Maxxis... I've had similar to you w/ a hole in between tread not sealing & a m8 of mine had a rather large bubble growing in between his tread. Looks like all our issues have been w/ the DHRII too o_0

[@bkxc]

That's the trouble with sealant and tires, you don't know how often it's saving your ass, you only know when it fails!

[@kingrat738]

BKXC o_0 think the common denominator is Maxxis rubber >.

[@toddspaanstra6001]

Traction is so important that people don't run enough psi in their tires. Phil got me hooked on cushcore and I haven't had a pinch flat since. My DHRII's work flawlessly here in Sedona. I think Ryan's issue was front tire wash out due to a wrong tire choice.

[@bdbamerica2575]

Preskitt...my home town!!

[@bkxc]

Sweet!

[@harrygower1361]

What bike do you ride?

[@bkxc]

Orbea Rallon!!

[@rond1962]

Brian, only because you asked... re. "taint issues": #1) I ALWAYS use 2 chamois pads! #2) (my buddy who got me started riding laughs at me for this one & says I look like an newb but I don't give a shit!) I ALWAYS use a seat pad cushion! I don't care what it looks like, I only care about enjoying my ride and that stupid pad makes a huge difference. Don't be one of the cool kids, use the pad!!!

[@bkxc]

Nice~!

[@tomhowlett1882]

What kind of bike are riding today bkxc

[@bkxc]

Orbea Rallon!

[@jacob_lindstrom]

+BKXC How do you like the no rise handle bars?

[@bkxc]

Dig em!

[@gibberz100]

tant tips hahahahaha, im dead right now

[@bkxc]

Haha

[@Cheatingforfun]

Awesome, i'll be living 2 hours from there in May yeah!

[@bkxc]

Very cool!