Mountain Biking near Biescas, Spain, with BasqueMTB

[@drumsxo]

Brian, that was an epic ride, and an even more epic journey through Spain! I enjoyed every minute of the entire series, and I look forward to seeing what you an Alex are up to right about now! Thanks for taking us all along for the trip, man. As usual, you've made my dinner and beer experience more enjoyable! :D

[@bkxc]

Thanks for the kind words, Patrick! I love that I can get you guys inspired about mountain biking and bring you along for the ride!

[@drumsxo]

You're welcome, man! I live vicariously through you when you go on these awesome rides! :D Don't get me wrong; I've got some great trails to ride here in my local area, but nothing like the ones you get out to! I look forward to the day, if it ever comes, where I can travel every now and again to ride even a fraction of the trails you do!

[@bkxc]

It's a GREAT dream to have!

[@drumsxo]

Now let's just hope it can be realized! :D

[@tamasstrezi]

Whoa! I've just finished the same tour a week ago. Memory is still fresh in my mind, arriving to that lake and later to the small town at the end. Such a great ride, guides and country! ... and as always, THANKS Brian!

[@bkxc]

Pretty incredible, huh?? I can't wait to go back

[@tamasstrezi]

I have an idea when that might be ;) Might just see you there :D

[@JustaMountainbiker]

That was a great series Brian! Stoked for your next one!

[@bkxc]

Thanks so much!!

[@hyunsyu]

Absolutly stunning views Brian. The geography and flora is stunning; so not North America. Great to see the Pyraneese from the MTB perspective vs. the tarmac via the TDF over the years! Thank you my friend!

[@bkxc]

My pleasure! So glad you got such a kick out of it!

[@flonjall6370]

I'm going to Biescas next month. So, here I,m checking your rides! (and downloading your tracks in strava). Thanks Brian!

[@cliffyracer6933]

That gimbal you are using is really providing top quality footage. Love the smoothness and angle that it films at

[@bkxc]

Pretty awesome! Thanks man

[@blueage1560]

I have thoroughly enjoyed watching your Basque series, can't wait to watch your next big adventure.

[@bkxc]

Thanks so much, man. I had too much fun on that trip!

[@gg_9784]

Love coming back and watching these Spain vids, riding looks soooo rad

[@bkxc]

I can't wait to get back there!

[@mountaintime4276]

Day 6 was my favorite. Great trip! Thanks for bringing to us!

[@bkxc]

Awesome! Glad it was the best!

[@ZacHigham]

That guide has got some style

[@bkxc]

Big time!

[@AlexeiPavlov]

Guide needs to take lessons from Kyle Mears as far as style goes ;))

[@javiermontes2489]

Biescas!!!!the pearl of the pyrinees!!!pure amaizing video!!!

[@bkxc]

That place was fantastic! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@RubenD85]

Trip of a lifetime for sure, those trails looked amazing.

[@bkxc]

Some of the best

[@marcwittkowski5146]

Amazing ride. I just really enjoy the quality of your videos, great stuff. No other channel manages to get me hyped up and motivated to ride my bike like yours does. Can't wait for tomorrow when I get to ride again after having to stay at home sick. You got me through the dull indoor time- keep it up ;-)

[@bkxc]

Thanks so much, Marc. These are my favorite type of comments to read because I know I'm making an impact!

[@marcwittkowski5146]

You are most welcome. And yes, you do make an impact. I'm really glad I found you channel, it's quickly become one of my favourites.

[@basqueMTB]

Hey Brian, I¨ve not commented on each video just on this last one. It was great showing you around, you were flying and it was great fun guiding you. Great videos and thanks for everything. Hopefully you´ll come back for another trip, even if you´re too famous by then :-)

[@bkxc]

It was honestly the best riding and trip of my life and I cannot wait to do it again and bring some friends. Thanks for everything.

[@robertomaldonado4814]

Wow, awesome trip....making me want to take a trip up there

[@bkxc]

Do it!!

[@jonasboone4505]

More basque footage, woehoew! brings back good memories, makes me want to go back!

[@bkxc]

So much fun!

[@michael.finally]

That mountaintop trail was fantastic!

[@bkxc]

So awesome!

[@LosAngelesDuo]

I think that last section with the S-turns looked like the most fun of all of the videos. I want to go there so bad. Great job showing us around and great riding dude!

[@bkxc]

That was a FANTASTIC section that was way longer but my gimbal crapped out. Some of the best pieces.

[@chrishatley2489]

A year later, and still so good. I think I've watched this series three times now. This trip on my list for 2018!

[@bkxc]

I'm back in Spain right now, gonna be good!

[@chrishatley2489]

Can't wait for the videos!

[@chrishatley2489]

Just signed up on Patreon, so I don't have to wait as long!

[@ThunderStruckMTB]

What an awesome place! I have never been out of the USA and I love looking at all of the other countries' history...... Great trip, and thanks!

[@bkxc]

Top of the list, man. So much fun

[@Illogic69]

Aww last of the Spain videos. Great series :D

[@bkxc]

Thanks Tomas! Gotta be a second series eventually!

[@Just-Lo-Sworks]

Ah, man that was a great series, Brian! So fun to watch! It's a goal of mine to do a Spain mountain bike trip!

[@bkxc]

DO IT! Life's too short, dude.

[@tierraycielo]

El sueño ya es una realidad, viviendo el sueño! felicidades Brian 😄 great video!

[@bkxc]

Sí amigo, el sueño está más cerca de convertirse en realidad todos los días!

[@tasosk4985]

Exellent!!! Nice paths, amazing riding, guys!!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@bkxc]

Glad you liked it!

[@eagleone8270]

Love your rides. I would need to change my shorts several times on the way down.

[@bkxc]

This one was especially crazy! Thanks man

[@maxm7510]

bk xc Seth's bike hacks and single track sampler video all in a row = Heaven

[@bkxc]

Hahah how cool is that!?

[@rdevil25]

Wow, that was an another dream kind of day for sure! My Spanish neighbours really have some sweet trails there! Got to save some dough to buy myself a proper ride ,to do these, without being afraid to split the Bike in pieces XD My mountain bike is not ready for that,at high speed.Enduro bike is what I need. Another Thumbs up BKXC

[@bkxc]

Do it Rob! It's worth it.

[@cmichael7651]

Man you are truly living the dream!!

[@bkxc]

Thanks man, trying my damndest!

[@danielmartin9330]

love how you love it so much mate. motivates me to ride so much more.

[@bkxc]

Awesome, that's how I know I'm doing my job!

[@TheSoldkall]

Thanks for sharing Spain Brian, looking forward to rides from "Mordor"

[@bkxc]

Hahaha, thanks Soldy!

[@asafseri-levy4315]

can not belive you only have 20K subscribers you are amizing. love your rides and your channel...

[@bkxc]

Thanks man, I really appreciate it!

[@jordankeeler7297]

new favorite ride on your channel! I know I said that last time...but...screw it. This was incredible, definitely on the bucket list!

[@bkxc]

Hahaha, I know I'm doing my job, then!

[@DOT.158]

Nice trails you ride out there Brian, can you tell me where can I find some details about the trail to go in the future. I like to watch your video since the begining. Have a nice day and keep riding this amazing trails.

[@bkxc]

Link in the description for info on the trip! It's not accessible without a shuttle.

[@PeterCPRail8748]

some nice higher elevation riding My friend. Nice rides to close it out in Hispania.

[@bkxc]

Yeah this was such a cool one!

[@BrianVaughn]

That was a great trip! Six days of awesome riding.

[@bkxc]

It was the best ever. Can't wait to go back!

[@AlexeiPavlov]

How much $$?

[@bkxc]

Link in the description

[@namelessduck1220]

Great video and congrats for the 20K subscribers man.

[@namelessduck1220]

and your bike needs a good clean after all of this :)

[@bkxc]

Thanks so much!!

[@rantingwrench]

Beautiful! Any plans to come check out the riding here in the UK? Scotland and North Wales have so much rad stuff waiting for you...

[@bkxc]

Definitely! No solid plans yet

[@rantingwrench]

Awesome! If you plan to hit North Wales and/or the Peak District let me know. I'd try Cornwall too.

[@bkxc]

Awesome, love the suggestions

[@bedsidecabinet9638]

More excellent trails and riding! Do you think your riding improved on the trip?

[@bkxc]

Thanks so much! I definitely think my riding improved. I am going through withdrawls now, nothing lives up to that sweet Spanish chunk.

[@ryand121984]

saved the best for last. great week of riding in Spain man!

[@bkxc]

Awesome! Glad you liked it the best!

[@sanderterschuur6386]

Hey Brian. Great video again! Where you will go after Spain?

[@bkxc]

On the road right now! Stay tubed

[@lekamula]

I would really like to see your camera stuff, what camera and what kind of camera accessories do you use. The video is so smooth.

[@bkxc]

Link in the description!

[@kevinwilleford7876]

As always great video man! Can't wait to see more!

[@bkxc]

Thanks Kevin!!

[@superjake01251]

That was great! Great series!

[@bkxc]

Thanks Jacob! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@willkirschke5865]

Yes the conditions are wet and soggy but after only riding in hot dry socal for years this actually looks really refreshing to ride in!

[@bkxc]

Hahaha, definitely!

[@SuperSteveJO]

Another great adventure ride- I fell off 10 times just watching

[@bkxc]

Hahahah nice

[@pasaway0205]

One of your best vids

[@bkxc]

Thanks so much!

[@markkligerman6861]

Hey Brian it's raining here in Atlanta so I thought I'd watch a few videos of yours. Man Spain looks so great! What a cool trip you had. Did you see anyone on a hardtail?

[@bkxc]

Thanks Mark! Yep, one of the dudes on our trip had a hard tail and he was a great rider!

[@eddarell9474]

Danger Will Robinson, Danger! lol wow 😳. Gnarly trails! Awesome views though.

[@bkxc]

Hahaha, peligro!

[@mesk412]

Hey Brian, just got my shirt. Looks awesome! Pain and pleasure! Ride on

[@bkxc]

AWESOME! Glad you like it.

[@drewgilker417]

another great one . i wonder if my giant trance 2014 could handle that?

[@bkxc]

Maybe if it's full suspension!

[@NCtrailrider]

Great stuff. Nice that you were able to stay behind the guide for most of it. When are you expected to hit Pisgah on your current trip?

[@bkxc]

Thanks man! Pisgah next week, no set timeframe but check out Instagram Stories and I'll post if I do a group ride.

[@jonathangolden3495]

Looks like I need to be planning a trip to Spain. Looks fantastic! Those grips look really comfortable however they look really thick. Would you recommend these for a rider with smallish hands?

[@bkxc]

It's absolutely a dream. I have big hands so it's hard to say if small hands works.

[@timobusch8605]

hey man just a quick question, me and a friend are taking a road trip through France and spain next month we'll have our bike would be awesome to hit up some of them trails u were on, any advice on mountain biking in them areas, and are the trails easy to find without a guide, love the show keep up the good work 🤘🤘🤘

[@bkxc]

Hey dude! Check out my Strava, it's on my about page. That will give you some idea. But it's decently tough because we did 3 shuttles a day! We were spoiled.

[@chriskrajewski6568]

Awesome riding as per usual! Would this tour be possible on a more xc/trail oriented bike set up like the yeti one that your buddy had in your previous video?

[@bkxc]

Haha, anything's possible, a guy did it on a hardtail! I would just rent one of their bikes!

[@chriskrajewski6568]

Sure thing! I was just thinking if it would be suitable for that location because your trip looked amazing and since I l'm based in Europe, Denmark it might be cheaper and easier to travel with my bike. Also, I think that I might be better off on it since I'm more use to it and could also save up on the price of renting one.

[@bkxc]

I don't know if you saw, but in a previous video I mentioned that EVERYONE else's bike broke down at some point because of how crazy the trails are. I would rent!

[@chriskrajewski6568]

Yeah I remember you mentioned that so I will have to consider it when planning this trip. For now its on my bucket list of things to do :)

[@bkxc]

Awesome man!

[@MrMad333]

let me tell you ... this is a excelent video and it was a Great Great Trip ¡¡ Congratulations ¡¡¡

[@bkxc]

Thanks so much!

[@kingrat738]

Orbea bling :drool: Who maintained bikes during trip? Was it left to individual riders? Or did they give everything the once over, each night - before sending you out on trails again? You're one lucky S.O.G ;-P

[@bkxc]

The guides helped out as much as possible but we were responsible for our bikes. Orbeas were so good!

[@dennisdlc5842]

You're livin' a dream Brian... livin' a dream😎.

[@bkxc]

Thanks man, you guys make it possible!

[@dennisdlc5842]

BKXC Can't help watching the experience you had in these trails😄

[@christophermusquiz2350]

That last runs looked viscous!!

[@bkxc]

It was!! My camera was messed up for most of it, so I really wasn't able to show how crazy it was.

[@cliffyracer6933]

What are the grips you are using? They look real nice for absorbing big hits and keeping the hands fresh.

[@bkxc]

Link in the description! I love 'em

[@mtbperchiattoni2957]

Hi man, really enjoying your clips. Which camera mount do you use? It's so freaking stable!

[@bkxc]

Link in the description!

[@mtbperchiattoni2957]

Silly me! Thanks bro.

[@thiagogabriel539]

1440p is back xD great ride, Brian! Spain has a beatiful landscape. Are you planning another trip to a different country?

[@bkxc]

Haha glad to be back in high quality. New Zealand next on the list.

[@brad8961]

Nice! Just a quick inquiry, who did your youtube profile picture thumbnail thingy? ;D

[@bkxc]

Thanks man! I used Graphicriver and kinda custom built something from there: graphicriver.net/category/web-elements/badges-stickers

[@cyclingwithkiwi3956]

well done that was so good too look at

[@bkxc]

Thanks!

[@56brogerson]

How do you think a 27.5+ such as the Salsa Pony Rustler handle those trials?

[@bkxc]

It'd be great for these trails!

[@sethismename7499]

Are you and single track sampler meeting up with Seth is Arkansas? I saw your intagram that you were heading there and Seth just got there so just wondering.

[@bkxc]

Yeah dude.

[@bkxc]

Yeah dude!

[@ljakrtsh1]

are you considering uploading in 60fps in the near future?

[@bkxc]

Not at the moment. Maybe eventually.

[@itsianwood]

Hats off, governor!

[@bkxc]

Thanks bud!

[@aldonaredo4014]

I have to ask bro! What do you do for a living? I mean, to have a great bike and be able to ride all over the world!

[@bkxc]

This is my job!

[@livefree6639]

you brought ur own bike? or rented at local? if you brought ur own? how did u get them on plane?

[@bkxc]

I brought my own bike. I have a video on my channel called "how to fly with your mountain bike"

[@livefree6639]

BKXC appreciate man.. like your videos. so much enjoyed.

[@AlexeiPavlov]

How was the other guy on Orbea so clean? 2nd guide?

[@bkxc]

Do it every day and you get great! They were amazing

[@TCENDURO]

How wide are your handlebars? When I'm out shredding on my all mountain bike I prefer 760mm or 780mm.

[@bkxc]

800!

[@oquatanginwan]

Virginian get in a comfortable push-up position and measure the distance between hands. That's how wide your bars should be

[@bkxc]

Right here: bfy.tw/8j5V

[@bkxc]

No idea! I have the Santa Cruz 800s and I like 'em

[@oquatanginwan]

BKXC hahaha. "Let me Google that for you"

[@willmcelroy8176]

Where are you at now, Brian?

[@bkxc]

Bentonville, Arkansas! I'm posting on Instagram a lot @BKXC

[@SHARPxOix69]

How's the weather in Spain?

[@bkxc]

Hard to say, but for the week we were there it was pretty nice! One and a half rainy days.

[@vttallm.phil91]

Very good

[@bkxc]

Thanks!

[@BuckeyeMCS]

So much fun to watch! I had to reduce the screen once because I got a little nauseous :)

[@bkxc]

Oh man! I've had that happen with hours and hours of editing.

[@BuckeyeMCS]

LOL

[@jeffhulett4194]

Are you the only one filming?

[@bkxc]

Yup yup

[@The_GreenMachine]

those flat, medium sized loose rocks are perfect shin thumpers

[@bkxc]

Yeah, everything lose and ready to kick up!

[@davidgarcia-ou4iv]

necesito el track

[@zelllex5817]

Hey dude. I am a 15 y/o who love mtb! However, I Can't afford the bikes you have... Can you recomend me some low-price full-suspension bikes? Thanks, and keep up the Nice riding ;)

[@cliffyracer6933]

Zelllex I would recommend the diamondback recoil, I have put it through hell and back and it just keeps coming back for more

[@bkxc]

Hey dude, I only ride the more expensive stuff, but your local bike shop will be able to help you!

[@mtbboy1993]

I recommend building your own bike from parts on sale,and or used parts,you can get some good deals if you know what you are doing. the fall/autumn is the perfect time to buy, because everything is on sale. if you buy the cheapest models of full sus bikes,most of the brands have specs with a lot of compromises. I got a 2014 trek fuel ex 7 29er, and that bike might be considered as a expensive bike,but it had way too many compromises in my opinion, way too flexible wheels & cranks for example,which are very important pars of your bike and must be stiff. but if you do not have the skills or tools for it right now, you can get a bike from direct sale brands. but you need to sped some money on tools, so you can take the bike completely apart for maintenance, it will be alto cheaper than a bike shop doing it. but tools will cost as much as a good bike.

[@mtbboy1993]

Sadly this is not always the case.

[@zelllex5817]

Johannes Nilsen okay. Thanks man. Are you norvegian?

[@alexmortoniv5845]

Now thats a trail! road to 30k.

[@bkxc]

Hell of a trail! Great way to finish a great vacation

[@simontournier167]

What are your grips ?

[@bkxc]

Link in the description!

[@simontournier167]

Thanks! Love your vidéos by the way !

[@bkxc]

Thanks man, I appreciate it!

[@keyshey]

leaf stuck on a wheel? lol

[@keyshey]

woops, commented too soon lol

[@bkxc]

Hahaha, thought it was a flat!

[@richardanderson4916]

I'm so jealous!

[@bkxc]

Get out and go!!

[@richardanderson4916]

You are living the dream brother! Fantastic!

[@richardanderson4916]

Love your videos!

[@richardanderson4916]

live free! Ride hard! Get stoked!

[@albertsln]

Nice and easy😜😜

[@hingching1453]

you should open a po box so we can send you leters and stuff like art or something

[@bkxc]

Definitely something I need to do!

[@mtlxc5586]

nice bro

[@bkxc]

Thanks Nelson!

[@HeretiCflow]

Dude! No knee protection? That's a "nono"! ;)

[@AlexeiPavlov]

he comes from cyclocross, they dont believe in kneepads lol

[@bkxc]

It's definitely time to get some pads.

[@HeretiCflow]

That a boy! :D

[@yaronmtb8848]

👍📹👍📹👍📹

[@bkxc]

🤘🎅🤘

[@mtbking9215]

Meh... JUST KIDDING THAT WAS AWESOME :P

[@bkxc]

Thanks man

[@Cheatingforfun]

Wow man, how much for a trip like that?

[@bkxc]

Link in the description!

[@Cheatingforfun]

The link it's not working..