RUGGED riding on Lake Tahoe's latest epic | Mountain Biking Big Chief

A new trail has emerged with big rock chunk, awesome views, janky tech and some really smooth flow. Big Chief has got a bit of everything on the mountain biking menu!
It's a fantastic collaboration between Truckee Trails and the US Forest Service. We all love new trails, so get out there and volunteer and help make them happen!
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[@kylemarmesh7536]

Had a blast riding with you guys! Thanks for coming up and checking out some new stuff in North Lake.

[@bkxc]

Hell yeah Kyle! Thanks for making it happen.

[@emilioroyce8469]

I know Im kinda randomly asking but does anyone know of a good website to watch new tv shows online ?

[@jeremybotsford2232]

I look forward to these posts. It's always a great adventure. Thank you!

[@bkxc]

Thanks dude!

[@DW19570225]

About to spend several weeks in the Central Coast area, Pismo, and head over to Tahoe. Going to check this out, looks awesome, thanks for the video! Living the dream!

[@bkxc]

Hurry before the snow!

[@DW19570225]

@@bkxc Going to go hit your SLO ride from years ago. Looking forward to CA riding, might be there for a couple of months! Thanks for the vids! Live the dream!

[@JClark2600]

Tahoe is amazing. Glad you featured this section.

[@bkxc]

It was amazing!

[@BikesTrailsandGreenways]

That whole area has a impressive amount of trails, incredible! The sections you guys rode looked like it had everything a mountain biker could ask for, including the views.

[@bkxc]

So many great trails!

[@garyriggs6998]

Still living the dream! Thanks for another great video. 👍🏻

[@bkxc]

One day at a time! Thanks dude

[@philgunn6803]

Wow Big. Chief looked like. It was amazing great video Brian

[@rawmtb9822]

Just rode the trail today and came home with a broken chainstay! Worth it.

[@choosefreedomlife6084]

I love this trail. The upper section is intense but the lower half is like a roller coaster. Get it!

[@mattdeso1672]

I want my backyard to be at trails like this!

[@bkxc]

Most definitely!

[@BlueComet]

That trail has it all Brian, stocked! 🤘 Very jealous of the weather you guys have over there 🤩

[@rokaxiv]

This place is magical holy moly also I dig the new on screen graphics. You're killing it Brian

[@lindsaythayer3970]

Thanks so much for capturing such a great video of Big Chief! I work on behalf of the Truckee Trails Foundation, who designed and built this trail alongside the USFS. We would love to share and feature this video on our facebook page and wanted to make sure you were a-okay with us doing so! Cheers!

[@bkxc]

Awesome, share away!

[@GHinWI]

@ 4:10...why waste time at a bike park when there’s gorgeous trails in the woods like this! Magical place you have there.

[@granduerslater1739]

happy neighborhood with a backyard trail wow amazing and look like so much fun to enjoy right here!!!

[@lucavicisano1949]

I rode this trail! It is cool to see you ride one of my local trails.

[@RonClouds]

Weather's just perfect for riding. Amazing place.

[@mrrims]

Sweet video! Tahoe looks amazing.

[@pandugofast]

subtitles for the other guy are mint your efforts are much appreciated

[@fromxctoletssee]

so very legit trails. wow. thanks for the adventure!!

[@mizznfizz1]

Yup... Upper Big Chief is no joke! Some serious chunk in there, dedicated lines, etc. Great fun to ride and just at my limit of what I like tech-wise. Lower Big Chief was a bit underwhelming to me though.... Pretty much that rock roll and bridge are the best spots/features for lower section in my mind. Once you hit Sawtooth, I think Robert (B1KER B1) had it right with going to the right and hitting the Happy Trail and Moto and then coming out on the opposite side of the Sawtooth parking lot from where Sawtooth trail drops you. Still need to do it that way myself.

[@bkxc]

Nice, I had not heard of Happy Trail!

[@TCENDURO]

That was a smooth line at 4:25 dude.

[@steve_exclamationpoint]

Wow! Add another to the ol bucket list!

[@bkxc]

Hell yes!

[@jcpv-z9g]

This trail is rockier than my last relationship

[@willlyle2370]

Another great video. Always seem to amaze. Wanna ride trails like these so bad. 👌🏻

[@NatureBeeLove]

Awesome video! I throughly enjoyed it.

[@bkxc]

Thanks!

[@d4ve587]

Another sweet ride lots of pointy boulders 👌😎💪

[@OGMTB]

I was just there and my vid of the trail is coming out this week too. We must have been just missing each other.

[@bkxc]

Nice!

[@OGMTB]

@@bkxc haha. Nice that we missed each other? JK. Love the video. So much more to that trail.

[@vali3236]

This is the PERFECT trail!!! 😎

[@themidnightrider6805]

Another awesome video!

[@taffycymroukmtb9073]

Great Stuff Brian 😉 nice trails 🚴🚴🚴👍

[@bradreed625]

Go to class or watch BKXC? hmmm. Who needs a degree haha

[@bkxc]

Hahaha

[@SiMPLYHaZZaRD]

If you're skipping class you should be riding!

[@rodneybetz3886]

Great job as always.

[@robertschwartz2211]

Love that trail!

[@rblumkin]

another stellar vid... love Big Chief .. we discovered it when it first opened .. u r going to get a serious workout .. would of like to seen if u did the big drop or the work around . have done both the slug up 08 trail and come in off of Brockway summit... never done sawtooth , but need to add to the ride next time ...

[@bkxc]

Nice!!

[@mikieson]

Killing it Brian keep pedaling dude!!

[@jpdirt289]

Dude your videos are so smooth! I am waiting to get me some camera stuff so I can try to be as good as you!

[@bkxc]

Thanks my man!

[@beardedvikingmtber]

Quality content as always buddy 🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@bkxc]

Thanks dude!!

[@tylerhasabike5043]

Interesting to hear your take on Northstar. I live in Santa Cruz and my friends and i go to ride Northstar at least a few times a year, sometimes take part in their many downhill race events too. Heck, even EWS went through GnarStar this year. It’s a great place to develop skills for new riders and advanced riders alike. Good jump trail “Live Wire”, and some of the loosest, gnarliest double black technical trails you’ll find. Even some more easy green level trails for beginners. It’s definitely no Whistler, but I’m very thankful to have a quality lift access park in the Sierras. Might be worth you giving it another shot next year! ✌🏼

[@bkxc]

Yeah man, I'm always willing to try again!

[@billdietz5889]

Lmao @lambs ear. Need to get yourself a sh!t kit from Seth. 😂👍🏻

[@bryand6094]

Never been to northstar bike park. Was planning to hit it up with some buddys after Rose to Toads but dislocated my left shoulder and fractured right wrist in a road bike accident the next week. Haven’t been riding since... couple more weeks and I hopefully will be able to get out on some trails before the snow falls. Thanks for the videos.

[@bkxc]

Heal up!!

[@haydengowell2409]

I’m thinking about getting one of those BKXC jerseys not gonna lie

[@bkxc]

Hope you do!

[@DaveLopez575]

I think I could spend a year checking out Tahoe’s trails. 🙀 By the way, thanks for posting the plants info!

[@bkxc]

SO many great Tahoe trails!

[@patricktsmith902]

Awesome! Nice local ride Lambs ear? ... I've heard of Mules Ear

[@adamcvanwinkle]

This trail right here 🙌 amazing

[@bkxc]

Pretty sweet!

[@joelmadori9528]

I love your bikes

[@JamesssWood]

Wow 🤩 That looked like so much fun

[@user-gw8ic9rh2t]

I love nature and mountain climbing.

[@B1KER]

That's so funny what you said about not wanting to be on Sawtooth. I'm pretty sure I have the same thing on camera. Big Chief is so much fun and then Sawtooth is just so vanilla compared to it. I've climbed up Powerline after BC and descended to the Sawtooth parking lot on Happy Face it was better, but honestly I think if you just dropped the car at the bottom of Big Chief it would be best. Take the time you save to go do a lap or two on Jackass instead. :) Was fun to see your perspective.

[@bkxc]

Oh nice, I haven't heard of Happy Face!

[@tinylabs6184]

I pedal Big Chief from my backyard in truckee! Such a fun one. Northstar is my favorite park I've ridden in California but might be biased. Weekends get hectic though

[@bkxc]

That’s awesome!

[@w.s.enthusiasthdtube3796]

Good stuff.. I'm starting get interested to be cycling countryside mountain biking

[@shoulderbladez44]

Golden is such a good spot if you are ever in Truckee. If you like thai food there’s a really great spot super close to 50-50. Tacos Jalisco’s is a super good Mexican restaurant across the street from golden. If your looking for trails you should check out Jackass, it goes by fast but you can ride it multiple times and it’s super fun.

[@bkxc]

Fantastic, love the recommendations!

[@brunofonseca9686]

Thanks for the Fahrenheit to Celsius conversion.

[@bluemelee632]

Damn I live like 5 minutes from there it’s so sweet he came here.

[@AndreLaurentMTB]

Lol! Lambs ear, softer for p**ping on the woods.. Need to carry a shyte kit.. ha ha ha ha ha. That's an amazing trail, looks so inviting. Some day we'll have to do the drive from 416 to Tahoe... Be good, do better!

[@bkxc]

Hahaha, thanks Andre

[@travisreed5965]

A Coule Of Comments Here: Its Unfortunate That You Guys Didn't Start Off Earlier In The Day Because Of The Lower Quality Of The Exposure Wish You Had Gone Back For A More Detailed Look At The Craftsmanship Of That Rock Art Segment And Last But Not Least So Wish I Was On That Ride!! What A Beautiful Trail, Location, Day, And Crew Outstanding Episode BK Top Shelf Cheers

[@MTBTexasBikeRider]

Awesome trail how many miles around the lake? Great video nice job!!

[@bkxc]

I think it’s 90 miles around the lake on the road!

[@crashdavis1850]

72 miles on the road. 165 on the Tahoe Rim Trail.

[@rekamniar]

This channel should be named BKTC - TC for technical climbs

[@bkxc]

Haha I love that!

[@brittanyrogers7091]

Climbing the rocks like a pro. Was hoping to see you get some air.

[@justafriendlyelk212]

Oh cool I live not to far from there I live in Reno Nevada

[@justafriendlyelk212]

Thanks for liking my comment I love ur vids

[@kevinlooney8200]

The owner of fifty fifty brewery is a fellow Chico State Grad. Great place.

[@bkxc]

Very cool!!

[@briangong007]

On of my new favs🤘

[@bkxc]

So good!!

[@bryanbrickell2391]

Man i gotta get my butt out to some of these trails !!!

[@bkxc]

Do it!

[@_nabajyti3_340]

Awesome 🌟 and nice 👍 😁😁

[@ginalopez7329]

Ey Bryan como estas me gustan tus videos from tijuana

[@bkxc]

Gracias Gina!

[@j8lech]

Next BKXC shirt “Shredding the World’s Gnar at 80%!”

[@bkxc]

Hahahaa!!

[@nikkitangtiphongkul1297]

wow

[@joelsoto1849]

Trails>Park. Need me some Tahoe after this.

[@bkxc]

Hell yes

[@danielcunningham2236]

Have you, BKXC, ever ridden on Catalina Island?

[@bkxc]

No I have not!

[@AFugax]

Having a wife who rides with you is way better than having her as just a shuttle driver...trust me! She is watching with me and said...we need to go to Tahoe!

[@bkxc]

Haha nice!!

[@lanyouree8532]

My normal view is the rider in front of me disappearing. Even with the 80% rule. But I am in no hurry! Love the scenery.

[@srhcat72]

Have i missed the follow up video of the new GoPro setup, i'm pretty sure ive seen them all.

[@bkxc]

Hero 4 + karma grip

[@knordberg]

Don't miss the Flume. I guess that's Nevada side, not near Truckee though.

[@bkxc]

I’ve done that one a couple times!

[@shaun89759]

Two thumbs up! But not on the handlebars!

[@bkxc]

Hahahah thanks

[@dazeccles]

Underwhelmed by Northstar? Easily the knarliest EWS I've seen was at Northstar

[@Nit2315]

Go watch Montagnes du Carroux ?

[@bkxc]

I believe those trails didn’t exist when I was there and might not be open to the public. But I’ll give it another try eventually!

[@Cassienope]

Just because something is gnarly doesn't mean it's good. It can just be hard. I have had a lot of fun at Northstar though, typically on a DH bike because it's so rough.

[@pahadiridermj1056]

Yo i love ride

[@KestrelYI]

BK "Demoralizing" XC

[@bkxc]

BK "Please no more" XC

[@frankenclouds5740]

My goal for 2019: begin mtb My goal for 2020: sober My goal for 2021: have been mtb and been sober for over 1 year.

[@Honda-nn3ee]

Do it!

[@bkxc]

Start now. One day at a time. Look into the "Anonymous" groups so you can have some people to lean on.

[@bikingwithemily1109]

Watched in a Denny's for breakfast in Moab 😃 the high elevation is not my friend, Winnipeg is 240 meters above sea level and I have no gas

[@bkxc]

Just by sleeping at altitude you're getting stronger!

[@calibabyy]

Lol I was wondering why you hadn’t done a northstar video... tbh I love going but it isn’t Whistler, that’s forsure

[@markdawson9944]

Anyone know what the hip pack is that Kyle has?

[@hapie1571]

You remind me of the electric bike review guy.

[@Ian-oe9xn]

No Trailforks?

[@dhmountainbkr5452]

Do Yogi Bear, very near Sawtooth. :)

[@bkxc]

Next time!

[@federicodonadio5624]

I need to rent some bicycles in CA, do you recommend somewhere? Pls

[@FreerideMTB]

Did you try hero 8 Brian??

[@bkxc]

Not out yet!

[@madmark5598]

Why go to a bike park when Mother Nature give you such beautiful riding 👍😍

[@bkxc]

Exactly!

[@pghovey]

Am going to ask to go to lake tah ho for my birthday

[@nickrickman3965]

Hey I have a question about my mountain bike. I know all about tightening the headset by using the top cap before tightening with the pinch bolts, and I have done that. I’ve took my old stem off and put it back on before without problem. I got a new stem and took it to my local rei to have it “ tightened to spec “ which they said should be no more then 4nm. Well it moved on me while riding causing me to wreck. They said there is nothing they can do to it and I took it hone and I tightened it some more and now it don’t move unless you use a lot of force pulling and pushing side to side with the wheel in between you’re leg, my girlfriends bike does the same thing. There’s no way they both have the exact same thing wrong with them, should they have some give to them and move side to side with enough force or is this something to worry about?

[@smartcookie1013]

I would check to see if your topcap is acctiowaly pressing on your stem/Top spacer because if it's not you might not be getting good compression.

[@nickrickman3965]

SmartCookie 101 it is, are you able to twist the stem on you’re bike with you’re hands? It’s kinda really hard to do so with my bike but it can be done.

[@bkxc]

For me personally, it seems like torquing those bolts to spec is not enough. I have to make them tighter to keep my handlebars from moving, just as you mentioned.

[@nickrickman3965]

BKXC should you be able to put the front wheel in between you’re legs and pull “ very “ hard on tv e handle bars still causing them stem to rotate around the steerer tube in the slightest bit? I know you don’t want it to move but it takes so much force to do so it’s quite hard. Whenever I ride they do not move what so ever. Even on rough trails.

[@cjdaking]

You edited out the big boulder drops on Upper BC!

[@bkxc]

Don’t remember that, so I must have missed it.

[@kylemarmesh7536]

There is only drop now on the upper section, they re-routed around the larger one that used to be on the left side of the trail.

[@cjdaking]

No kiddin. They must have added the reroute since July (or I rode right past it!)

[@LOVEisTHEultimateLAW]

enduro series rider dont really like northstar too XD pretty intense

[@ericprosser6408]

If you dont stop at taco jalisco you're missing out

[@bkxc]

Next time!!

[@JoaoRafaeltex]

hey brasil !!

[@geoffreyfowler9198]

Lots of riding at Tahoe will get you climb-atized!

[@bkxc]

Exactly!

[@RedWingsninetyone]

I live at like 150 feet above sea level. Going and seeing the locals in places like Mammoth or NC is definitely enough to make you feel lazy and out of shape.

[@bkxc]

Hahah yes!

[@hexansaputra5523]

Like.

[@smartcookie1013]

BKXC but without the XC

[@bkxc]

Hahaha yep

[@adamjones4968]

just subed

[@bkxc]

Welcome!

[@BikeLifewithRob]

Don’t go off the left there!

[@bkxc]

Haha yep!

[@CyrantoLizzani]

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