Learn from my MISTAKES! ::: Sedona Mountain Bike Festival

[@toddbz]

And let’s cut the shit and recognize how freaking good Robert looks! Bruh has been putting in the work!

[@B1KER]

Ah, Thanks man!

[@CaliradoKid]

Yes! Love me a good Calirado Cameo! Great video dude!

[@B1KER]

My wife and I were laughing about how you are always on. Such a perfect line I had to put it in the edit.

[@WanderingWheeliesMTB]

You were shredding through those trails with all the cactus! That would trip me out coming from where I ride. Looks like a super fun time and I really enjoyed this style of video!

[@B1KER]

Thanks man! It's definitely super different there and very unlike what I normally ride.

[@randalljohnson2009]

Twice! I realized I had a spyderco in my pocket after being dropped at the airport. Both times I rushed outside and buried them in a planter and retrieved both upon my return.

[@B1KER]

Oh, nice! Quick thinking!

[@charlesholland6851]

With the current price of Spyderco ya dang right!

[@bullseye0112]

What a great video so informative and just super helpful. You are riding like a champ there!

[@B1KER]

I appreciate that!

[@bvan1970]

Nice video and thanks for sharing. What a cool experience. I will put that festival on the wish list.

[@B1KER]

It’s a good one.

[@SpokesmanMTB]

Hey dude, I just caught this a few days after the Bentonville festival. Sitting in a hotel room waiting for my windshield to be replaced because it was destroyed in the tornado. This was a very good video. I think it might be my favorite that you've made. It was informative, interesting, entertaining, And I was in it! Can't beat that! Let me know if you want to do a trip to Durango. I have a guest room. It's yours if you want it.

[@B1KER]

Sounds like a good time. I don't think I'd be able to make it out that way this year, but its definitely a contender for next year! I'm glad ya liked the video. It was fun to make.

[@ToogyHowser]

You had me going!... I really want to get to Sedona one day so I'm glad there wasn't some reason not to go! lol

[@B1KER]

Hahahahaha! You'll regret not doing it sooner. If you go during the fest it's awesome, but I've had just as much fun when the fest wasn't in town.

[@derrickwebb9182]

Lol, man you had me in the beginning!

[@B1KER]

It’s the truth! Maybe this year I actually won’t go. 🤷‍♂️

[@redrover9988]

Good video, thank you.

[@B1KER]

You bet! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@AZMTB]

Was awesome seeing you again and riding with you guys in Phoenix and Sedona 🤙

[@B1KER]

Definitely, same to you man! You need to make your way up here to NorCal.

[@raceace]

Nothing wrong with a healthy understanding of heights. That’s some amazing country. Wish Australia had some festivals like this.

[@B1KER]

It’s a really good one if ya ever want to visit the US!

[@dems_mtb]

Great video!

[@B1KER]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@AdventureAwaits4u]

I feel the same way about experiencing new places. In order to see new places, I generally don’t repeat the same destination. Great video.

[@B1KER]

I think I've come to realization that I just have to accept I'm going to Sedona every year and I need to budget better for other trips!

[@ryanjames2462]

Awesome job on National! Glad you got to ride there!

[@B1KER]

Always a must when I'm in Phoenix!!!

[@lagwall]

Great video, love to see the rode footage, and I remember that video where had the panic attack on Brewers and stoked to see you conquer it! 🤘🤙

[@B1KER]

I actually didn't go back for a few years but when I did it didn't bother me at all. Weird...

[@whateverrobert]

Nice video Rob. And yes I’ve not done a bike event in a long time. I planned doing a long bike camping thing with a friend this summer. Not a mtb event but a long ride. I’ll be doing videos on it.

[@B1KER]

Right on 🙌

[@jimmyz5831]

Going up Mormon is way over my head as a 60 y/o intermediate but South Mtn is such an incredible place to ride. Looks like you're having fun man.

[@B1KER]

Thanks man!

[@travelthenarrowtrail8660]

I had the pleasure of meeting you at the festival this year. You had me, I was like, he's no longer going, then I watched till the end. Anyway, for me, I brought my bike but... I wanted to demo some bikes and many of them were out because some of these companies barely brought enough. Yeti was the only company that looked like they brought like 50 bikes. Ibis and Pivot, they didn't bring much. Not sure I would justify that amount just for shuttles. We waited for a shuttle to pick us up from Hi line for an hour and 20 minutes. There were like 35 people waiting. It wasn't good. I'll remember to check VRBO next time. I would say if you are booking in late January, the prices are insane! So book a room quickly.

[@B1KER]

I think renting a truck and splitting costs with buddies is the way to go!

[@stanmustard7292]

Informative and enjoyable video.

[@B1KER]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@erictrelz3519]

Very good travel advice. Loved the video and your commentary. I will definitely subscribe to your channel.

[@B1KER]

Welcome aboard!

[@divscifres2674]

Really enjoyed this video -- and, while I primarily follow you via Pod, I'm aware of your health journey. Pleased to see your success!

[@B1KER]

Thanks man! Glad ya liked the content over here too.

[@briangong007]

Always a an amazing weekend! Especially when we kick it off with Thursdays B1 group ride! 2025 can't wait!

[@B1KER]

Apparently the Thursday B1KER ride is a thing! I totally didn't know I started something.

[@briangong007]

@@B1KER own it lol

[@yougotdropped]

I lived right next to South Mountain in the late 90s as a college student at ASU. Rigid steel frames with a couple inches of front suspension is all I could afford. Really did damage on those bikes. I became very good at making things work lol

[@B1KER]

We all did back in the 90’s. Funny all these years later and I’m like…hmmm let’s try a fully rigid bike. 🤦‍♂️

[@tascostoke]

Crushing the tech on HiLine Robert! Good job!

[@B1KER]

Thanks 🤘

[@jeffjacksonmtb]

11:06 Nice work! That's the toughest section on Hiline in my opinion.

[@B1KER]

The second part gets me sometimes.

[@joshschaefer4001]

Great video bruh!!!! Love it

[@B1KER]

Glad you enjoyed

[@PNW_DK]

I knew it! Good reason and video. Hope Bellingham gets on your list for a proper visit

[@B1KER]

I’ll be there in July!

[@mushieslushie]

March is still ski season for me, but it sounds like a good place to try and visit sometime. Its an issue though that places that are too hot during summer and people usually visit in winter kind of makes it unlikely I'll visit, because a MTB trip in the middle of winter is just not really in the cards for me.

[@B1KER]

You can push it out a bit or go in fall before the ski season hits. It’s just one weekend though 🤷‍♂️

[@NorthernAZMTB]

I live in the Sedona area and really only super hot late June through August. Temps are reasonable the rest of the year. If highs are mid 90s or higher just try to ride early. It’s more humid then but temps are better. You can always ride Flagstaff or Mingus Mtn as a cool off day.

[@RidingMyBestLife]

I’m with you .. never going back .. see you there 👊

[@B1KER]

😂😂😂

[@jeffjacksonmtb]

13:20 Brewer is the ultimate Chunky Flow trail and it's super easy to shuttle.

[@B1KER]

💯🙌

[@tombellows4167]

The Sedona trails are already crowded all year long! So why the hell would anyone want to purposely go there when the whole place is insanely busy is just insane😂

[@B1KER]

For me it's really fun to see a bunch of people I haven't seen in a year. Plus, there are so many trails there, we typically don't run into other riders aside from maybe on Slim Shady. I'd say more than anything we run into hikers which obviously aren't there for the festival.

[@USCgEEk]

Subscribed...great narration 👍👍

[@B1KER]

Welcome aboard!

[@johnbiondolillo5188]

I went to Sedona MTB Festival in 2022 and it was freezing cold and raining for the whole trip. Because of that I did not chose to go the following year. I am glad they moved it back a few weeks. I might go again next year because I did not take advantage of all the demos available and I regret that.

[@B1KER]

That year was a bit of a bummer. But the plus side is I rode some fun stuff outside of Sedona in Cottonwood that I never would have tried. We also drove back to Phoenix one day and rode Hawes. Mother Nature can be an asshat sometimes.

[@johnbiondolillo5188]

@@B1KER pretty sure I got a mild case of hypothermia that trip. I still had a blast…but have since become more of a fair weather rider.

[@kez2252]

Great video dude, well done!

[@B1KER]

Thanks a ton!

[@garthdougherty8489]

You should check out Prescott, just a little over an hour from Sedona. Lots of great trails in the pine trees. Keegan Swenson has won the 50 mile MTB race there the last 5 years.

[@B1KER]

🤘I want to check out Tuscon too!

[@garthdougherty8489]

@@B1KER 50 year Trail, Bug Springs, Star Pass, etc. some good riding here in the winter!

[@mrazteacher]

I was also freaked out by that part on Brewers. When I did it it at the festival 2 years ago it was covered in water and snow.

[@B1KER]

Yeah, that was a terrifying moment for me the first time.

[@kennymorris6329]

Man, I fell for the click bait. I do the same thing with traveling to other spots or festivals then wind up at Sedona again. I do wish they would've moved it to November like the Covid year, the weather was perfect. Thanks Robert, see you there next year probably.

[@B1KER]

The weather was awesome in November, but there is something fun about it kicking off the season. I'm ok with the crappy weather sometimes.

[@TheMediocreMountainBiker]

Phoenix TSA seem especially ornery. True story, they didn’t let me through with the torque wrench I had shipped to my parents house at the beginning of the trip. Fortunately I had to to go back to the ticket counter and check my carry on bag (with torque wrench) for the trip home to. Chicago.

[@B1KER]

TSA is so undpredictable. I'll have one experience for like 3 trips then one day at some airport that guy is like, "NO, th'at's the way it's always been." It's so annoying.

[@txmale5070]

you have to make it to colorado so many trails fruita if you can get there is amazing

[@B1KER]

Colorado is definitely on the bucket list!

[@thezonemtb]

If you go to Bentonville and have time make the 2 hour drive to Tulsa and ride Turkey Mountain. I'd be happy to show you around.

[@B1KER]

I’m sure I’ll be busy enough riding what they have there. Thanks for the offer though 🙌

[@Dempsey222]

Biker you need to do your camping trip at Downeyville that you did a few years ago. Bring back Biker Jeopardy. Do it again this summer.

[@B1KER]

Sounds like a good idea. I’ll check the calendar

[@Dempsey222]

@@B1KER make it happen. Biker Jeopardy is a classic game.

[@jimothyMTB]

Hey, great video. Looking good brother.

[@B1KER]

Thanks man!

[@jessesisco2841]

Come to Bentonville bike fest next weekend!

[@B1KER]

I’m actually going to be there 🤘 Swing by the Tasco Tent Friday & Saturday afternoon.

[@workhorsemtb7075]

Nice work bro!

[@B1KER]

Thanks!

[@mikestivers8302]

rmr is ok, next time out hit up Boulderdash and Pure-O(varies) !

[@B1KER]

I did ride those. Definitely fun. I was just putting that one in because a lot of people talk about it.

[@OutdoorGold]

Colorado seems like a good idea! I know a guy!

[@B1KER]

That sounds like a good plan!

[@NorthernAZMTB]

Is Spartan Rides the former mobile shop you did a piece on a few years ago? Didn’t they let you rent suspension components to try out like a different shock? Do they still do that?

[@B1KER]

They used to do a lot of Demos. I don’t remember the shock thing. But hit them up. They are a great shop.

[@MacRogersrealestatebroker]

Scary exposures.

[@B1KER]

I try not to look! 😳

[@mrvwbug4423]

Alaska airlines doesn't have the 50lb weight limit on bikes. They by far have the best policy for flying with a bike, standard bag fee, must be in a box or bike bag, no weight limit, no ebikes.

[@B1KER]

That's true, the downside is they partner with American. I bought an Alaska flight and when I showed up to the airport it was an American flight and they charged me for being overweight....facepalm.

[@ny-nmricanhobbies6754]

Were you on an ARI (Formerly known as Fezzari) bike? Noice!!!

[@B1KER]

Yeah, I was riding a La Sal Peak. Some of the footage is from various trips. But most of the riding I used was on that bike.

[@TimSchmidt_art]

Where'd you get that t-shirt?

[@B1KER]

It’s one of mine. You can buy one at shop.B1KER.com

[@dadlife8289]

Sedona sucks. Next time, Bentonville, just one time to try it out. I think youd love it

[@B1KER]

Next week, I'll be there!

[@NorthernAZMTB]

If you like family trails you’ll love it.

[@B1KER]

@@NorthernAZMTB 😂 My guess is it will be fun but from what I saw online it’s probably not my favorite type of riding.

[@NorthernAZMTB]

@@B1KER from what I see in your videos I agree. It does look like some of the AR state parks have good riding. I’d like to check that out some time. I’ve done Bentonville and not my favorite either.

[@aknmtbr]

I agree. Wasn’t a huge fan of Sedona. I love NW Arkansas! Likely the best place I’ve road in the US.

[@Godzra007]

Love the Shirt! SH 😄

[@B1KER]

Right on man! I"m thinking about changing the 3 words on the bottom. What would you use? Or is it fine?

[@Godzra007]

@@B1KER It's perfect! ordered one 😎

[@ericbeech2652]

How much does your bike way!?

[@B1KER]

36lbs

[@brilog69]

I saw the part on National where I Supermanned!!

[@B1KER]

Hahahaha!

[@MrTonka]

anywhere but Bentonville. LoL

[@alexford5214]

Any place else making 152M/ Year in MTB related activities and allows for year round riding with no exclusions to eMTB? Didn't think so.

[@B1KER]

Heading there next week. We'll see how that goes. Sedona is a hard one to beat.

[@ericbeech2652]

That is awesome what they are doing there. However, it does suck where it's at. I was born and raised in the south, and I don't miss it.

[@madmax2069]

​@@B1KERone thing I would love to see is the Leopards Loop Glow Trail

[@rmhfpv9225]

I completely get the heights fear. yikes, no thanks

[@B1KER]

Yeah, there are a few spot in Sedona where I’m fighting the demons!

[@tim3kgt]

you had me fooled!

[@B1KER]

Muuuwhahahahahhahahaha!!!!

[@billwilliams4090]

you sound like you're from maryland or PA

[@B1KER]

Good ear. I'm originally from PA.

[@BGWordneemig]

9:30-10:29 so strong! :O

[@B1KER]

Right on!

[@jeffpittman8725]

Festivals are only as good as the people who attend. I'm not a fan of groups of people and TAs so Festivals are usually out for me.

[@B1KER]

I can totally understand.

[@abelaruca3951]

Go to the “Santos fat tire festival” instead.

[@B1KER]

I think that’s the one in Florida. I heard good things about it.

[@carterschichtel9678]

I don’t think I would like the riding much there. Looks beautiful though.

[@B1KER]

There is so much for everyone. I really just highlighted the stuff I like to ride.

[@TRG36]

Whistler

[@B1KER]

It's happening this summer!

[@TRG36]

You will not regret one glorious moment

[@burkebair]

🤣😂😆

[@B1KER]

Glad ya liked it!

[@rynehass509]

Are your bars backwards?!

[@B1KER]

Negative Ghostrider, the pattern is full!

[@6to8john]

Man, some of those trails do not look fun at all!

[@B1KER]

Fun is relative 🙌

[@garrettkensler451]

Any festival is a bad festival.

[@B1KER]

If you say so 🤷‍♂️

[@steven.9263]

Pretty much. Vendor fees are way too high, so they're pretty much just trying to sell a crazy amount of stuff nowadays.

[@conorprovan9435]

Good idea with the assembly in a-bike shop lot. Running to demos?! Never understood why people try so hard to be around other people. There are so many other better places to ride than Sedona. Leave it for the kooks!

[@B1KER]

To each there own 🤷‍♂️

[@the_blair_bike_project]

Nice bait 👍 "NEVER GOING BACK".

[@B1KER]

I say it every year!

[@the_blair_bike_project]

@@B1KER resist!! Lol

[@CutterAz]

It's a love/hate relationship with Shredona

[@B1KER]

Well said!