On the hunt for trail gators | Mountain Biking Alafia State Park in Florida

[@mattman237]

Pleasantly surprised by how good these Florida trails look. Very unique.

[@bkxc]

Me too!

[@Trailz6of7]

Matt Man i wouldlove to ride thems trails. What a day that would be!

[@999recon9]

Matt Man I agree I

[@justinrenda4451]

I just rode here yesterday and they are pretty incredible trails. They put a ton of time in to perfect them.

[@richardanderson4916]

Man we have to be creative! No mountains here except the landfills...and we have even used one of them! LOL!

[@MikeDamone]

I'm 100% certain if I rode there I would end up in the swamp.

[@danielgraham5199]

Bobby Danger same I would crash so much cus there’s so many sharp turns I would be in with the gators.

[@jacob__weissman787]

I ride there alot its really not to hard depending on what trails u rids

[@fishingwithcarter6201]

I ride there a lot like every week and I’ve fallen into the swamp once lol and almost ran it to a 9 ft gator on the trail called buzzard bay.😂

[@Tbandscz]

Same

[@highlyfavored2434]

I was there yesterday for the first time, it's incredibly scary making those turns on the ledge near the swamps But a stunning place

[@paimei6798]

I didn't think they had such nice trails in Florida ride on love your videos

[@jenniferbutcher8393]

Ugh! At the bottom of those Frankensteps, I would've gone for a Frankenswim. ..that was a suprise sharp turn! Well ridden....

[@MrTonka]

I still can’t figure out why i warn people about that. I should just go film them doing it blind. haha

[@FlowFinderUSA]

That place looks like so much fun! Especially if you're looking to get better at jumping. So many different little hits to help get you comfortable for a variety of situations.

[@MrTonka]

It’s pretty good. :)

[@FlowFinderUSA]

@@MrTonka I may have to hit you up! You look like you've improved.

[@bkxc]

I loved it!

[@MrTonka]

Bugsy Siegel bring it down!

[@aidanh3056]

Wow riding next to that water looks terrifying

[@nmnate]

I love that they use a lot of pavers / cinderblocks to do the berms. It looks super durable and probably saves a bit of trailwork in the long term.

[@MrTonka]

so heavy to move though.

[@geemail369]

Yea, especially with all the short n punchy grades the up and down would take a big toll on them.

[@ericfitzgerald866]

I went there yesterday, LOADS of fun!

[@Trailz6of7]

Dont downplay your ability bro. Your improving every video you post. Your seasons never end. Its like yer a trail chaser. Your Florida trip videos are awesome.

[@bkxc]

Thanks Jay!

[@chuckwalters4759]

The fact that you show and explain your limitations on the trail and are 100% REAL is the #1 reason I believe in my opinion are he best MTB You tuber out there! You give me tips and tricks watching you and as a beginner that are extremely helpful and also because of your realness the confidence too make me get out there more. Thank You!

[@bkxc]

Thanks a million Chuck

[@WorldwideCyclery]

This looks awesome.

[@richardanderson4916]

Man your videos just lift my spirits! You have such an amazing, positive attitude. You are a hell of a rider but I would watch anyway just because your joy is so infectious! Props bro! Team Viper loves Alifia!!!

[@TonyHob]

Non-jumper here. I've been MTB'ing since the 80's and still can't jump well. No shame in that :-)

[@MrTonka]

The vast majority of mountain bikers aren’t jumpers. Never shame in being a mountain biker. :)

[@doctajuice]

It's super fun, and can sometimes be the easiest way through a section, so I always encourage people to learn. But there's still nothing wrong with staying on the ground.

[@MTBZenMaster]

I just learn bike park table tops last year. If you check my "progression" video... you'll see we all start from humble beginnings 😊🤙🏽 but with some faith and coaching, we can improve -sam

[@MrTonka]

MTB Zen Master a good coach is important. 👍

[@christhepatriot4621]

Tony I’m with you! Wheels down always!

[@br2973]

The terrain looks so unique and cool! Tonka seems like a good guide as well!

[@T-eee-L]

Unique trails for sure, miss a turn end up in the swamp and be a gators lunch lol

[@mountaintime4276]

Congrats on the 🐊 sightings! Those trails crazy good.

[@illuforce]

Everywhere in Florida there water nothing you can do about it just hope you don't get in water many people have died doing that because of health problems where they can't Breed or they get a flesh eating infection but it never snows like ever so...

[@mikesimms1]

Whenever I see vultures on a ride, I take it as a commentary on my fitness - like they're just waiting for me to drop.

[@NINATV_]

Mike Simms Uh Lol 😂...

[@bkxc]

Hahah yep!

[@andrewanderson3300]

thats usually when I start putter pepper in my water bottle so they don't have to season me themselves

[@alfredogomez7860]

Love Alafia. We have plenty of trails. Balm Boyette is about 20 min from Alafia. Then you got Santos in Ocala. Markham in Sunrise. Amelia in Hialeah. Virginia Key in Key Biscayne. Oleta in North Miami. Awesome content. Ride or die!

[@jetsgo66]

Alfredo Gomez also some great trails up in Tallahassee, and they’re only getting better.

[@joefoft1489]

What an incredible landscape! So different from any other environment you've ridden. That parks looks like a blast to ride!

[@bkxc]

One of a kind, no doubt about it!!

[@rwogmtb-ridingwitholdguy]

Glad you enjoyed riding in FL, there is so much more as you said, but I am sure you find that everywhere you travel, also glad you were able to succeed at your gator sighting, keep riding new places it is great to see.

[@samgallu7413]

I can't get over how rad those handlebars look.

[@jev2867]

Seen it from the time it was installed. At first I wasn't a big fan but the 1 piece bar/stem is growing on me.

[@geemail369]

No way to adjust bar roll though. 🎭

[@bkxc]

People love em or hate em!

[@Joeyrcbmx]

Great video! Alafia is a fun place! I fell into the water next to a gator on the north creek trail a few weeks back, not fun LOL

[@blainewinters8492]

I love how you have your camera setup; picture is incredible while your voice is super clear. Nice job!

[@josielmorera4076]

It’s rad that you spent sometime in Florida hope you got some good eats. Thanks for keeping it real not just showing the good. It’s something we all can relate too. It definitely shows when it’s your day and day out trail Tonka has this down packed. Good ride always fun to watch.

[@bkxc]

Thanks man!!

[@jev2867]

The trails look so much fun. I'd ride those all day, session after session. I'll have a cook out too if it's allowed for a long lunch break.

[@MrTonka]

There are restrooms, a bike shop, picknic tables, grills, and a pavilian. Good to go for an all day event.

[@bkxc]

It's such a killer setup for getting your buddies together and making a whole day of it!

[@dr05guitar]

love these Florida vids man! good stuff

[@Mike_s_mtb]

Gatorback is one of my favorite trails. Lots of tech, and punchy climbs. You work for it on that trail

[@bkxc]

Hell yes!

[@southsoundrider5428]

Nice video bro! Your rides are very inspirational. I really want to get out there, see new places, and make awesome videos of those trips! Keep up the good work!

[@Kent.]

Alafia seems to have a ton of fun trails!!

[@Graeleaf]

That is the most wildlife that I have ever seen in an Alafia trail video!

[@bkxc]

Haha nice!

[@Shaguar]

Wow those are some dope trails, they look so tight. Must be cool riding those ridge lines.

[@fromxctoletssee]

Lol that's super cool. Love it that you get to cycle amongst the wild life. Mr Tonka uber guide lol. Thanks for the adventure.

[@bkxc]

He was a great guide!

[@5492sparky]

My favourite series of trails that you've done Brian.

[@bkxc]

Nice!

[@LuisGonzalez-nx2pn]

I go every weekend to Alafia and I've seen a gator 👀🐊 only once. You saw like 3 on different spots! Cool 🤘😎. BTW, you make everything look so simple, I've done some of the trails in the video and I have to take breaks in between because I'm out of breath! 😅😅😅

[@familysessions2164]

I make it over there a few times a month and am out of breath halfway through Twisted Sister.

[@bkxc]

We got pretty lucky then!! Thanks Luis

[@Wannaridebikes]

Nice trails. Some short but fun. Them bars still. Looks like ya had lots of fun.

[@shanerogers44]

Great video of alifia I ride it or boyette weekly. Nice to see Florida on the channel.

[@andyginther8562]

Got the gators! Crazy Pirates of the Caribbean trails! Need some skeletons and treasure chests. Tonka can boost them jumps. Awesome vid!

[@bkxc]

Hahaha for sure!

[@djjmann]

Welp, riding trails with steep drop off's into gator infested swap....that's raising the bar for risky business. Bravo BKXC! Haha

[@truelokos]

Glad you have fun.Markam is the best in Fort Lauderdale, Quiete water park and Delray park are excellent for quick cardio. You should have passed by, I heard there is a Fl.Panther cruising around this areas😖.

[@mtbjones9625]

Another great watch bkxc🤘plus you managed to finally see a gator 😀

[@AJMTB333]

I've been waiting for BKXC to highlight these trails granted Single track has shown these but I'm still happy!

[@zachmtb370]

I got a recommendation for a place in Florida, go to Balm Boyette, its like 15 minutes away from Alafia.

[@mtbrider03]

Ridgeline might have been closed because of the rain.

[@craz107]

Balm Boyette is basically like Alafia's little brother lol. It's pretty nice, don't get me wrong but all the big and flashy stuff is gonna be in Alafia

[@jlm1216]

Another must ride trail in Florida is Graham Swamp. I like it better than Santos. Also Mala Compra is only a few miles from Graham Swamp.

[@thomasmitchell3239]

Yes! I'm riding both these Friday, then u have to get the Captains BBQ at mala compra after riding. Idk why no one knows about these trails, both are gnarly and great

[@jlm1216]

Thomas Mitchell yes sir. I always get the turkey sandwich. Has the Cajun claw on it. So fucking good.

[@HallMarc_Trails]

These trails look awesome, great shots of the gators, i think i would be a tad worried though haha :)

[@davidmithen9223]

Well done again Brian. I like the sessioning and perfect terrain for a single speed hard tail with flat pedals :D

[@knordberg]

Was that a hanging bridge at 7:40? How did that ride? Great features with alligator consequence. Looked like great fun.

[@MrTonka]

No hanging bridges at Alafia.

[@dawnbranaman6419]

Gator!!!!! Nice riding, cool location.

[@MigsMTB]

Looks like you did the Frankenstairs at a low tide...high tide is scary right there!

[@bkxc]

Oh man, didn't think about that!

[@whiplash231]

The audio quality was super good on this one. Could here every creak and tyre slide! Gators are cool too.

[@carlosalvarez4641]

Awsome Orbea bike and great ride! Added to my bucket list :-)... I mean, for when I become a better rider!

[@cars_and_coffee5895]

Awesome vid, I love Alafia the adult playground. Looks like you're riding harder! Makes the video more exciting to watch! 🐊

[@controller2152]

I love FLA... I’ll be back soon to hit Santos in OCF after Sea Otter. I’m ready for the snow to melt to ride Tahoe again. Keep Rocking it Brain... Dave

[@mattdeso1672]

Mr Tonka - Why didn't you hit that Swamp gap? Geoff from Two Broke Spokes and I were just talking about us old folks and the Swamp Gap yesterday hahaha

[@MrTonka]

Because the risk vs reward ratio is backwards with that one. haha

[@mattdeso1672]

@@MrTonka Ha, true that. We did the math and figured that's a 100% or 50% jump. You gotta make it 100%, there is no 80% with a case, 80% down to about 60% is front tire first in to a wall, but 50% is a splash in the water.

[@sethismename7499]

Flatwoods MTB wow that was confusing

[@colinthompson5881]

Love the Florida series, chuffed you saw your Gators...bit different to dodging the odd rabbit in Yorkshire 😂

[@bkxc]

Haha yep!

[@BikeLifewithRob]

Rabbit ears = fun, great place to warm up for the trails.

[@thetrailhopper4075]

You need to check out Palm Coast Trails like Graham Swamp and Mala Compra North of Daytona Beach Florida Great video.

[@tiborm.]

Magic forest, nice.

[@keypawn3024]

Props on clearing the gatorback on Gatorback. That thing is tough.

[@bkxc]

Thanks!!

[@jeremymcbride8729]

I think I’ve landed in the swamp at least 5 times by the 12th minute Brian. Sick tracks. You’ll have to come down under and do the Cape to Cape, Reef to Reef and Port to Port events. Lots of excellent tracks and a great atmosphere for expert and amateur riders a like.

[@bkxc]

Hahaha thanks Jeremy!

[@massielpino7952]

Thanks for giving a shoutout to the south Florida trails at the end of the video. We barely make it to 50 feet elevation at Virginia Key, but its our little piece of heaven away from city life just two miles away from downtown Miami. Maybe next time BKXC can make it to the VKBC.

[@yeetmaster8315]

The pre trail wheelies glad I’m not the only one who does this

[@jeremybotsford2232]

Thank you, Joey Trek!

[@zachmitchell9096]

Thank God for all the phosphate mines in FL. That's the only reason there are trails like Alafia lol

[@rohitkothari3890]

This would make a nice setting for a gator horror/ wilderness survival movie.

[@RyanMarcyesOutdoors]

Alway so much fun, keep ripping & riding and Live-Life-Loud🤘🏽👍🏽🤙🏽

[@zanethebigpain]

If you want to explore some other trails maybe think about hitting up the grape fruit trails in palm bay fl

[@richardanderson4916]

You have to try Virginia Key!!!! So fun!

[@andrewbeech6690]

Great watch, would love to ride this. Have nothing like this that i know of in UK. Almost an OTB Brian, you're lucky man.

[@whatahday1145]

On the hunt for gators are ya! If you want to see another you should visit Babcock Ranch Preserve for a gravel ride or better yet to launch a kayak for the up and close. You should see a gator or two, three...:0 Great video!

[@ATBRides]

Nice wildlife and awesome trails.

[@judsmtb2484]

As someone who comes from the UK. I think I would do everything I can to avoid a gator on the trail 😂

[@griffs_picz1861]

JUDS MTB u and me both mahn 😂

[@danielgraham5199]

I’m with you I’m 🇬🇧.

[@leerubenstein2479]

I was down there a couple weeks ago for a few days and saw at least 5 guys land that jump on their front wheel so don't feel bad. I'm bummed you didn't go to Balm I think you would have liked it the most.

[@BikeLifewithRob]

Features and Fun is why we ride!

[@ofiros396]

mann the trails look like they're from another age! sick ride bro!

[@bkxc]

Jurassic MTB!

[@judevenalian5008]

10:56 I'm mad you had to explain that 'cause there are plenty who might get the wrong idea.

[@josethemailman]

Freaking great video man! My buddy and i just got back from alafia 💪💯 haven't been in 5 years and I'm super thrilled with all the upgrades they've done on all the trails 🤙

[@hectormartinez1451]

Once again thanks my friend. Your videos are always badass! Do ever ride in Oregon?

[@paradox963]

You should come to the east coast of Florida and hit up Graham Swamp.

[@thomasmitchell3239]

And cloud 9 at mala compra

[@MTBPlanB]

Flo ridah! Must be nice to have dry trails!

[@MTBZenMaster]

Thats some good flow riding in Florida. Going to have to make my way down from CT 😁👍🏾

[@Tequila628]

Awesome video, thanks!

[@richardanderson4916]

When my youngest son gets his new Trance Jr we are heading straight for Alifia!!! Vipers out!

[@baddriversofcolga]

You can make a basic but useful derailleur hanger alignment tool for $10-15. There's even a tutorial on YT. But it's always good to have an extra hanger or two for out on the trails.

[@bkxc]

Oh wow, never thought of that!

[@Scojopo23]

You had the chance and missed it! Trail-i-gators!!!! Anyways great videos and i love to see what you do next! Very big inspiration!

[@jeffcuevas5918]

Awesome ride, got my blood pumping!

[@duceanahalf]

At least twice i have had to stop on North Creek (the trail with the new wood berm) because 6'-8' alligators have been laying on the trail.

[@bkxc]

Haha crazy!

[@abhishekghule6837]

Thank you for the another great vlog . 😀😀😀

[@getaperdana]

really nice..love it..

[@BikesTrailsandGreenways]

We've got relatives in that area now, great excuse to go see them!

[@gillescordier8033]

Looks fun!!!

[@kylefergusson6070]

Loved this Florida series , wish I could Ride them they look sooo good 😍😍 , keep it up Mann

[@colewilson4893]

Gotta check out balm Boyette it’s right by Alafia

[@bkxc]

Next time!

[@omarmartinez7277]

Well, I'm moving back in just a few weeks... And I'll be hitting carter rd park, which is one u did miss, but frankly I'm gonna need some time to get back in my groove. Now the other thing, I will catch a gator for you... So u can have the ultimate Florida experience. 😆

[@bkxc]

Nice, dude!

[@ToogyHowser]

I think joe coulda hit that gap!! And man on that one jump it looked like you almost missed that bridge and were about to get wet!! Lol good stuff!

[@rykerharrison4712]

did that gater trail have gaters love the swaamp gap]

[@manuelrabelo6780]

11:40 what more can I want?? LESS HUMIDITY!!!! lol so I can ride everyday haha..love the vid

[@FreerideMTB]

I’m fallin’ love with this place😍

[@RichardSmith-hn6xw]

New life goal is to ride these trails... thanks

[@allenkvextreme]

you missed hartshorne woods when you went to new jersey

[@justinl8075]

Great vids! Can you do a vid on tick removal? You got hammered last spring as i remember.

[@bkxc]

I just got these: amzn.to/2HljuMH