MTB is MASSIVE in Texas, But How? 🤷‍♂️

[@jakewelborn7842]

Bro that dude with one arm is way better than me with both arms. Respect ✊

[@aldenwilkins]

follow him at kzbin.info/door/2e9JrZHH6gVcAq2HSspKKw Eric is a great guy

[@dandemore8057]

yea nofrontbrakes is his yt, he is pretty legit.

[@JeffWagen]

I share your thoughts bro.

[@jakewelborn7842]

Alden Wilkins instant follow

[@TraceyAllen]

I would really like to see his bike set up in more detail. I'm a powersport technian, and have set up a few motorcycles for people that were missing limbs. It's pretty awesome to watch someone do something they love that they never thought they would do again because of a massive injury.

[@nofrontbrakes]

So good. Thanks for getting me to drop that ledge, coach! What a great few days, and hopefully next time our paths cross in a location that's new to both of us!

[@lusenator]

Just subscribed to you dude!

[@SentMKG]

Good stuff man! What's easy for others is challenging for the rest of us and it's awesome to see you conquering the stuff that I would be afraid of as well!

[@nofrontbrakes]

Thanks everyone!

[@CSenduro]

love the name! keep on rippin 8-)

[@Shazzzam74]

Yep, Subscribed too from San Antonio!

[@barefootmtb1338]

Oh man you just totally killed that Alex!!! Out of all the you tubers that have showcased this area your video had a vibe that really gave you the feeling of what it is like there. Thank you.

[@CobraKyle]

This was such a good film dude. Respect for all the cat puns. Texas is rad and I'm glad to call all these dudes my friends. Thanks for showcasing what we've got and it was a blast meeting and riding with you!

[@dandemore8057]

you were shredding man!

[@whiteboy3164]

Yeah cobra!

[@m.perfekt3055]

I never really understood people who won't pay a couple of bucks for a purpose built location. It doesn't seem to matter if its biking, drag racing, paintball, or autocross, I hear so many people complain about something that normally costs less than a movie, and their rig of choice for that activity cost many thousands of dollars. Even if your bike cost $500, you shouldn't have a problem coming up with 10 bucks or so to use something made to give you the best possible time riding it. Cheers for the perspective Alexander!

[@lanyouree8532]

Thanks for coming to Texas. The mountain biking community is growing and we appreciate your noticing us. I just started mountain biking a little over a year ago myself and turn 70 in a few months so getting a late start. I wish I had started sooner but it is never to late I guess.

[@barkingmadman1169]

Great video! Thanks for highlighting Texas. I am 53, living in Texas 11 years, and only discovered mountain biking over the summer. After buying a Trek Marlin I was hooked, and found great trails practically in my own back yard in a suburb of Houston, and have been riding 4 to 5 days a week even as the daylight hours diminished this fall. You are so right about the community and passion, but not just in Austin. Houston is the flattest place I've ever lived, but the trail builders in my area are doing a fantastic job, as you say, making the most of what little elevation we do have.

[@dimi3378]

0:25 this orange jersey man is a king. Riding without one arm that’s what we called passion.

[@motoxderek331]

Veloce_Foals hes got a yt page “no front brakes”

[@jakegrisham959]

Nice to see you showing Czech Stop some love

[@OutsideWatch]

Some of us are stopping in Texas on our way to the GoPro Mountain Games next week. Maybe we'll have to do some mountain biking... Sick video!

[@prussia2495]

If you happen to go to Spyder mountain theres an amazing bike park called Reveille Bike park thats 3 miles away it has the best jumps in all of texas!

[@marcusfelix8774]

i dont mean to be so offtopic but does anybody know a tool to get back into an Instagram account?? I was dumb forgot my login password. I appreciate any tips you can offer me

[@breckenalejandro3028]

@Marcus Felix Instablaster =)

[@wesleyburk7421]

Wow man. This is by far the best video you have ever made!! Keep up the great work!!👍🏽🤙🏽

[@inhalethetrail3935]

I agree great video

[@camerongregory4196]

Born and raised in Texas but moved away before I got into mountain biking! Love to see the Lone Star State getting some love - especially from someone as dedicated to quality content as you, my man! Keep up the Stoke!

[@andysgsxr75013]

It was a pretty awesome surprise meeting you at spider mountain on easter. Thanks for showing off Austin! Keep killing it man.

[@mathewadams2929]

I think hearing Alex's woops of joy and excitement while hes riding is what keeps me coming back again and again. I love hearing him having the time of his life.

[@HeadwatersKayak]

Digging the voice over format. Enjoyable to watch and awesome story telling. I know the work that goes into this so props.

[@michaelsdiecastgarageracin1583]

The mountain bike scene has steadily grown in Tejas since the 90's. Back then only a handful of us traveled to the NORBA Nationals from Texas. I always tried to bring back ideas to the lone star state. Glad some have cemented themselves in Austin. Great video. Ride Hard!

[@tonyhruzek4250]

Great Job! I live in Round Rock and this area has a plethora of great riding within easy reach. The MTB community here is second to none! Congrats on finally getting a taste of it!

[@paulsoa1]

Liking the more “polished” feel. But don’t give up that raw feel entirely. Some of my favorite parts of your videos are the commentary during the ride. Feeling the stoke while you ride is priceless

[@henryhester1897]

paulsoa1 agreed. Don’t get too polished in your presentation.

[@raeperonneau4941]

Bravo! Love seeing people push their limits. Lifts are nice but everyone needs to learn to enjoy the climb.

[@scc9306]

Dude. I love the new format of your videos. Can't even imagine how much work you put into this. I guess that's why it has been a while. Kinda gave me a PBS Rick Steves travel show vibe, but with bikes. Instead of just watching your pov and hearing you excited, I actually want to get out to Austin. Keep up the good work and stay safe out there!

[@ryankrause618]

glad you enjoyed austin; it's my favorite city to visit! the music, food, and people are all great, and best of all, hill country and the beautiful nature outside the city is incredible

[@keatonward3139]

I have to say Alex, I was missing seeing you twice a week but damn this video quality is awesome. LFRHGS MY DUDE!!

[@TMAN882]

Awesome, thx for visiting! Beauty for us Texans who mountain bike is we also have fairly easy access to Colorado, New Mexico, and Arkansas to change up the vibe when needed.

[@nickrowell2651]

I really like the narration on this one. There was a lot of energy and emotion in your speech and tone of voice and it really added to the experience

[@SergeRom47]

You're amazing my dude. Thanks for giving Texas some love.

[@huntstyle]

Nice work dude! That was an awesome video, and excellent portrayal of our TX MTB scene!

[@arthurbrown123]

I picked up Mountain Biking as a hobby when I lived in Texas. The MTB community there is strong and always growing. I would travel a lot for work, and anytime I went anywhere I made sure to throw my bike in the back of my truck because there are great trails EVERYWHERE! Great video btw sts! I like that you incorporated a lot more narration and B-Roll. Much easier to watch in this format.

[@harryls1283]

Dude, great way to talk and promote the MTB scene in Texas, specially coming from somebody like you that has been in lost of cool places and MTB trail. Thanks brother!!!

[@RicQuintanilla]

Dang! I need to get on that patron! Just up the road and i missed out! Glad you enjoyed what TX has to offer, BEFORE it got hot!

[@mikesatre2122]

Best video yet. I detect a little “Seth” influence.

[@JayBirdPhotos]

Thanks for featuring our "little" area of mountain biking. I moved here from California 7 years ago and I have to say I was a little worried about no mountains (Tahoe was my playground). Mountain biking here is a good as ever though and has even taught me some new and different skills. Yes you can teach an old mountain biker new tricks. :)

[@adventurearkansas9926]

Dude, Alex, thank you so much. I am moving to DFW soon and Austin is reasonably close. I'm going to Spider Mountain like the week I get there but this video helps so much on finding other stuff in the area. I'm originally from Arkansas, then went to college in Alabama so to me moving to Texas was resigning my MTB experience to park days in Angelfire, NM. I'm so glad that this is not the case. Thank you so much for bringing these communities to light and showing the world what they have to offer. I would love to see a video like this from every scene you see because it helps me find where to ride when going on vacation, business trips, or to see family and friends. Love your work man, live free, ride hard, and stay stoked my dude.

[@fattiredbiker4012]

Adventure Arkansas Dallas has a pretty big scene too. Check out DORBA (Dallas Off Road Bicycle Association)

[@jtap484]

One of your best videos! Thanks for coming to Texas!

[@apachedann1]

As someone who may be moving from the mountains of NM to Austin soon, your video provided me with a much needed stoke on the MTB scene there.

[@cactusflats6592]

I've been living in Austin for a few years now and cutting my teeth on the local trails, and I love the area. For a rookie, there are so many trails to learn on, and as I ride more challenging features I get more and more inspired to build bigger stuff on my home trail. Thanks as always for the dope vids!

[@go0s8]

Man this video is probably my favorite video from you. The effort put into this video really shows. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!

[@daust]

Nice video Alex! I'm digging this new style of telling a story! keep it up

[@natesimmons8241]

Love it! Texas native here and love the MTB scene we have!

[@AdiLevinson]

I'm glad you enjoyed Austin! You are actually the reason I got into cycling. I currently only road bike but am gettin my first MTB soon! I document my rides and adventures on my channel all inspired by you. Thanks Alex

[@bt147258]

Wow... You captured it all in this video... Stunning trails, delicious food, flowing beer and awesome local MTB community.. oh and the lifts... I want to go NOW!!! Great video Alex ..

[@PedalingDave]

I love seeing the mountain bike culture expanding. I wish this had been happening 20 years ago but still stoked that it's happening now AND in many places.

[@RickyScoles]

Should check out Roughrider canyon in El Paso,TX if you ever get the chance again .. craziest downhill in the southern hemisphere

[@wesa1308]

thanks for the support, Austin is a great place to ride

[@all_the_hype4576]

Dang. Did anyone else notice that Alex’s friend Eric only had one hand. And he is still riding his bike that’s sick. You are probably the best mountain biker KZbinr you are so encouraging when it comes to other riders and you don’t make your videos to complicated. Probs to Eric and good job on the videos. Rock on guys.

[@osirisslee]

Super rad content. You seem like a super wholesome dude. Found your channel from van build stuff. I'm a drummer that's looking to move to Dallas for 6 months, and then to Nashville to pursue a full time career as a drummer. Your videos on van building and biking are fun and inspiring. Definitely appreciate the well written narration. I purchased a tour van a few years ago that I'm going to convert to a house. No more spending half of my income for rent! Cheers man.

[@davidc6032]

I was just wondering yesterday where the Sampler was, now I see. That was a helluva video, well done!

[@BikeLifewithRob]

You can shred all year long in Texas, and Austin seems like a great place to be by! Nice vid man!

[@XCBen]

Heck yea! I need to make it out there.

[@serbantezc]

Heck yeah! I’m new the MTB scene and only 4 hours from Austin. Can’t wait to start making my way around to different trails.

[@EpicRev1]

Finally! Voice over narration is superior to alive chest mounted camera video. I'm hoping others take notice of Seth's style and YT domination. Third person shots and story telling are key. Great work, hands down your best video. Just me, if you continue with this new variety of styles, like the clip riding video with simple bike sound,s you will continue grow at much faster rate than others simply riding without a "STORY"!

[@renearrieta5204]

Great video! ...and you just scratched the surface of Texas mountainbiking!

[@Cryton1]

I really liked the narration over the video, this is one of the best so far!

[@a.s.g7135]

Seriously 1 of The Best All Over Mountain Biking Vedio Ever. U The Best Mountain Bike KZbinr i Hv Seen .Love From India.& love all Ur Vedios

[@oldrockhopper3652]

Great video! I love mountain biking and I love Austin, so it’s great to see you promoting both!

[@thffoutdoors7711]

Been waiting forever for one of these Texas mtb videos

[@The_Sampler]

Hope I did the community justice 🤘

[@srhcat72]

So... it was you. I was at Cat MTN that day and parked right behind your van and didn't even know it. Maybe I'll get another chance to meet you on the trail some day. Cheers.

[@freerangemtb]

I just drove through Texas myself this past weekend. I was moving my son from Arizona to Florida and we had to drive through there. It's a huge state, and not great for driving through. But it looks like it's a blast to MTB it. Great video, Alex! #lfrhgs Stay upright and keep the rubber side down! -Brian

[@atxmtbr]

Congrats on this video !....fantastic...! Being an Austin mountain biker myself... I can say you did us proud man ! That's the best Austin MTB scene youtube video out there ! Thanks !

[@rupedog]

Same deal in western cape, south Africa...pay to ride, many on vineyard estates, who opened.up trails as extra revenue. Then often add cafe or restaurants. Its BRILLIANT!

[@Mububban23]

7:55 - thankyou Alex for mentioning the importance of BEGINNER FRIENDLY trails. Not everyone has the sporting ability or desire to tackle black trails with massive jumps and drops. Some of us just aren't that good! And we have kids who like to ride flow trails and some moderate blues without killing ourselves. Think about every sport you've ever played - there have been A grade down to D grade and onwards to cater for different skill and fitness levels. Mountain biking should be no different :-) And in my experience, it's the players from the lower skill levels that are the heart and soul of many sporting clubs.

[@jackadler5941]

Drone footage at the end, yes! Great place and fantastic coverage of Texas MTB scene. You did them justice Alex.

[@OMARZAKIALIRAQEY]

Thx

[@weekendshredding1958]

i have mad respect for Eric, your doing a great job man and keep up the great shred mate.

[@jessicaburns5844]

Great video!! The food at the end did it for me. Now Austin is on my list of places I must visit. Good job capturing the whole essence of the trip. It's what I look for in these types of videos.

[@DougalDime]

like others have said, this has to be one of your best vids, nice job!

[@borntobomb]

def. one of your best vids Alex. You did my hometown right.

[@willmoua1]

Wow. Your production quality has gone way up! Stoked!

[@philmtb121]

Alex, I disagree with the others. I guess u'll delete this comment, but hope you read it first... There's no doubt you've put a lot of time into this one and its very professional. Actually quite a different approach. HOWEVER- i'm seriously missing you talking to the camera. Seth has openly admitted he prefers voice over commentary. BUT- you speaking to the camera on and off trail was/ is part of your channel identity and you are damn good at it. Its a quality/ charisma/ character that makes you unique and your channel unique. Its actually quite uplifting after a hard day to feel your joy and love of mountain biking through watching and listening to you- and I didn't quite get that with this one. To be honest, what ever you do will be great, but I bet Seth will get what i'm saying!!!!

[@blainewinters8492]

You are getting amazing at making these videos!! The music, the narrating, the riding. Makes me want more!

[@AngryDeluxe]

Me and my fiance are just starting to get into this hobby as a way of working out and staying in shape and I can not wait to start learning how to ride these trails. It just looks like so much fun, like being a kid again.

[@jeneperez9169]

Love love loved this video man! I’m a new MTB girl here in Dallas Texas... thanks to my MTB man.... and you got me all pumped up to go ride in Austin! So awesome you went to the famous Czech stop 🤙🏼

[@mtbfreebirdTCB]

I have been following you for quite some time n it is so inspiring to see your growth in riding and filming alike... Keep shredding both of 'em ....Respect from Sikkim .

[@dead71]

Alex. Love your approach to life

[@bradfoster9461]

East Texas has a few good trails as well. Also a strong showing of support getting bigger.

[@TheMrjt09]

Alex, I really miss living vicariously through your videos. Your life rocks from the outside!!! Stoked for your next vid!

[@bobbyhempel1513]

As a relatively new rider in Texas I really what to check out spider mountain.

[@Estevanp115]

Bobby Hempel do it you won’t regret it

[@MTBZenMaster]

Lets see... van lifeN' , mtb shredding, free spirited, enthusiastic, mtb community loving& supporting, IS ALSO A hard working video recording editing/narrating premium content creator. Gotta give credit where its due. Geeat work!😉🤙👍🏽 -Sam Here you got the dudes thinking you are just living in a van, riding bikes, but there are many levels to a man. 👊🏽

[@nmarq005]

Thank you for showing the hospitality of Texas. I didn't know about cat mountain, will have to check that out.

[@cydamac]

I'm just getting into trail riding and looking to try some downhill soon. I live in ATX and I didn't know these places existed until earlier this year. That's the best thing that's come out of the pandemic for me. No commuting to work means investing in a new bike and spending the extra hours getting into shape and enjoying central Texas nature.

[@eladeflow]

Love the new format, it really reminded me of Seth's work but you brought your own flair. Thanks for all of the great content.

[@nevermore4633]

hey buddy, just got into mtb this year and was watching a ton of yours and seth's videos. THIS IS GOOD. best of your videos ive seen so far. good shit!

[@lestheis8906]

You blew me away with this one man, mad props. The word is out now South Texas MTB is legit.......couldn't keep it secret forever.

[@collinletain7649]

Love the new voice over style and the high quality mic you use for it. Awesome video and evolved style!

[@blinggi4]

I have to say that I miss the unabashed enthusiasm of the videos , before this one. I liked those because they were so energetic and your love of MTB came through. I am all for improvements, but please don’t forget that part.

[@saberraider]

SO GOOD TO HAVE YOU BCK BROTHER! i can't be on patron atm so YT content is always expected! enjoying NAO!

[@adamhulin366]

Great video! Been watching Spider Mountain on the feeds and wow how great is this (what’s happening in TX) for the sport!!!

[@Bessunger]

So cool, thanks for introducing this area. The vid draws my attention to look more often for local initiatives. Keep Going!

[@TrailFeatures]

I don't think enough can be said about the MTB community down in Austin. The tight knit community is the whole reason that place is becoming one of the next big MTB destinations.

[@The_Sampler]

Joe you have been there from the beginning touting the scene, and absolutely are a reason I finally made it. I can finally say I get what you are saying... it's pretty friggin' great there!

[@vicentereynoso2228]

YES! Just what i needed. Thank you for this video! I'll be moving to Austin from Wisconsin within a year and was kind of nervous about losing trail accessibilty. Im so pumped now.

[@The_Sampler]

I have a feeling you are going to be well happy with that move!

[@SethBuckner]

hit me up when you move here!

[@vicentereynoso2228]

@@SethBuckner will do my guy!

[@b_dub8414]

This is a great sign! I already fell in love with Austin and want to move within the next year

[@ramsobbins600]

Alex, you're so inspiring, you always have fun and are a genuine person, LFRHGS my dude 🤘

[@chrismallory3172]

You Rep'd our great state of TEXAS like a BOSS my man. Great video....love your stuff keep it going!

[@benbattista5035]

Love love love the Seth style video. Definitely make more like this in the future!

[@heartycoffee4754]

Glad more people are checking out Austins mtb scene

[@AlexAlexAlexAlex]

damn these puns are killing me. puntinue producing great videos, Alex!

[@jeff7086]

Great video, I think its your best one yet. The editing and story telling have really improved over the last couple of years

[@johnnyeconomopoulos7254]

The voiceover in this video is on point! I loved watching this video and really want to go to Austin now.

[@_wesleyrich_]

Been waiting for this vid ever since I heard you were in town! Excellent work, and I hope you come back soon!

[@FatGuyBiking]

Another great story and awesome edit I absolutely love this format nice to see you hanging out with all the great youtubers in the area as well. Definitely a place I want to hit up in the future with all the great guys down there like Scott Smith, Cobra Kyle, No Front Brakes.

[@philm0graphy]

Watching this video reminds me of how bleached and harsh the midday sun is here

[@Tek_Nician]

Quality video man! I just ride a mountain bike around town for exercise but I love watching mountain bike videos and this was a great one.