Scariest feature I’ve ever ridden ◆◆◆ Mountain Biking Horsethief’s Bench at Kokopelli

[@bennysh]

The key to surviving Horsethief, is to let the pros do it and just watch them on youtube :)

[@maisiesmydog5194]

Guaranteed success, worked for me. I did not die while viewing the video.

[@TorieDH]

I think your on to something lol

[@jddallager1699]

Indeed! Risk vs. reward. Hubris vs. bragging rights. A lifetime of enjoying MTB'ing vs. spending months recovering or worse. Backstory: I'm 75 and help coach a high school MTB Team. I hope I'm demonstrating that one can enjoy MTB'ing for a lifetime. I can't and won't do the technical 3 foot drops and 10 foot jumps that many of the kiddos can do; but I can enjoy watching their progress in both fitness and skills. And their parents too!! 🙂 Rubber side down .... Rule #1 is FUN!!

[@maisiesmydog5194]

@@jddallager1699 oh what team do you coach?

[@jddallager1699]

@@maisiesmydog5194 Air Academy HS in Colorado Springs.

[@bikeninja956]

Horsethief’s bench is where I suck up the pride, get off and walk... that section right after Horsethief’s tho, holy crap so beauty...

[@huntstyle]

RC is the world's greatest commentator. This is a perfect collab!

[@bchearne]

I love how you relish the sort of tech that some folks hate. It’s exactly the kind of punishment I enjoy, although your skills are a bit higher than mine. Inspiration!

[@isaaclyon8478]

I rode this trail two days ago! I was extremely proud to have gone more than half way down the drop in, and then clear the rest of the trail. It’s sketchy as hell!

[@RowdyHonzo]

Well done Bryan! As always, GoPro does very little justice to a massive feature that's difficult to even walk down. Moore Fun actually looked pretty interesting, I did think that a lot of the trails other than Horsethief (which is amazing) were pretty boring in the Kokopelli area but will give Moore a shot next time I'm over there.

[@CaliradoKid]

Oh man. Came for RC...Stayed for the Horsethief Bench! Amazing!

[@huntstyle]

You did WHAT for RC?! 😆

[@mplafferty]

Your riding has gotten so much better this year and you are taking on way more challenges than ever before! Kudos!

[@RidgeRiderMTB]

Never been happier to support the channel and looking forward to getting my tshirt :) much love Brian!

[@bryant8635]

Dude I feel like I barely make it out of my SPD's in time when I slow-mo a bad berm entry. I cannot fathom the skill needed to unclip fast enough not to die violently on that run. You owned it. Awesome.

[@daltontinoco7084]

Those breaks you pull after a drop scare the crap outta me. Every time I'm freaking out "omg he's going to fall, " but you magically stop the bike on a dime. Freaking magic man here

[@rocco.mbb.zoccoli]

Brian; you’re a stud man.. I visited that trail on our way to Moab last fall and I was sliding down that feature on my ass in a few spots!

[@MichianaMadman]

I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who thinks about lunch while riding.

[@secretdaisy6484]

From here in Kentucky where there isn’t anything like that it looks really gnarly. I’m taking a bike & hike vacation in Utah, Arizona and maybe some other places. I don’t have your skills but I can step off and walk the bike 🚴 if necessary. 👍☮️🌞🚴❤️

[@bkxc]

Enjoy it! Lots of great trails that aren't life or death out there!

[@mtbwithtfb]

Great work Brian! Last April, we were on our way from Fruita to Moab and I went OTB on the rock slab/rock roll/drop. Too much speed and tried to roll it. Bad move. Broke a rib and a bone in my hand. Lesson learned.

[@chiploven2875]

I lived in Fruita for 2 years (2014 & 2015). Horsethief Bench is my favorite ride. I would never attempt that drop in. I always walked it to keep myself out of the emergency room 😀. Always love the show. Bay Area rider in Moraga. Miss Fruita all the time. I was back in town last October for a bike trip. You need to ride the new Palisade Plunge.

[@JRHockney]

$13000 to fix your van??!...You need some mechanic friends buddy...It was nice to see parts of the "Moore Fun" trail again. Rode about half of it on my XC bike years ago and walked probably most of it :p That last section you did was sketch as hell...I hate crazy side drops.

[@bring_bandaids1565]

Can’t wait to get my T Shirt! Amazing video, as always Bryan. You’re the man!

[@ryanf8354]

just bought a T-shirt...glad to help a fellow junkie in need. I've been watching your vids for awhile now and they have brought me joy when I can't ride. Cheers mate and perhaps I'll see ya on the trail one of these days!

[@stevemurray2737]

Rode, (Hiked) Horsethief’s Bench Today!.. Yikes!.. Could barely walk it!.. Nice work Bryan!

[@mdoneg]

My hands sweat watching you ride. Love That trail! Camped off the Mack exit many times and rode all around “Fruitie”.

[@t-panda808]

Yesssssssss.. I have the original shirt in Red, and it's pretty tattered. I was bummed that you didn't restock them and now that it's back I will buy 2. Thanks Brian!!

[@dad2trips52]

Talk about Beast Mode! Dude, you did those features insanely fast! Great job Brian!

[@jeremysmith876]

Killed it Bryan, Rode this trail system last fall for the first time with my two brothers. Walked horsethief bench but will attempt to conquer it this year. Awesome trails, cool town, and don’t forget to ride 18 road while your in the area!

[@fpartidafpartida]

Thanks!

[@bkxc]

Thanks so much Frank!

[@Highfiveletsride]

The most honest merch pitch ever haha

[@janaburritt6939]

I remember helping build that. Beautiful area. Hope your van is easily fixed. My husband rode it until he was 62.

[@therowlandteam4559]

Nice! I rode Horsethief a few years ago and did the entry right up until that big drop and then walked the last 30%. Cleaned the rest of that trail and it was an absolute blast :).

[@johnanthony6141]

Favorite trail ever. I go there every year. 18 Road and the Kokopelli trails are in my favorites. BTW, I always walk that section. Don’t want to go to the the Fruita ER. AGAIN. Haha

[@ResonatorProductions]

I just purchased the T shirt because I truly enjoy your channel and seeing the different trails out there.

[@512MTB4LIFE]

love the Kokopelli trails. Used to live in Fruita and got to hit them all the time. 18rd is awesome too!

[@Scott-mk7tz]

High marks for bravery again Brian. Keep the vids coming.

[@edmondlau511]

You guys are insane and I mean that in the most complimentary way. Awesome riding there!

[@parsnips800]

Thanks

[@bkxc]

Thank you! Glad you dug the video!

[@brackonlundy8263]

Mad respect for riding that section. I’ve been on it a handful of times and was nowhere close finishing it

[@bryanlewis8891]

You are an awesome rider - if not a little bit crazy. I like your videos. Thank you for sharing them.

[@olaeriksson9714]

Tanks for the opertunity to order what I never thought I would see in real life.

[@mannys5694]

Bought a shirt cause I understand that struggle when something breaks on your truck!!!!! Good luck

[@neuregel]

i havent seen one of your videos in a long long while and I can see youve gotten much better

[@carlito7130]

Tremendous, Brian!🙌🤙 the hands were sweating and then relief you sent the whole line!! 🔥

[@fpt1237]

these last videos are a dream for me to bike!

[@kasstty]

I went to college at university of Denver and one girl I met was from aspen and she had never skid. I was always mind blown 🤯

[@stuartnewman3978]

T-shirts purchased from the UK. Good luck with the Van!

[@JimF-777]

Videos of that are skeery enough. Nicely done!

[@Friskee62]

I guess I have been with you since the start...KUDOS, Brian.

[@leonv1553]

Gawd that is some choppy trail. Nice job guys!!! Could not imagine trying it without locals shepherding. It looked like some air opportunities. Also noticed the high-end rider genius / guide kept wheels grounded, good call. Price of botching up a landing along there is way too high. Back a bit there was a steel stake sticking up. PLEASE cut that sucker off! I really don't want anyone getting on that. Will be looking at your shirts, sick of black or grey of course.

[@ShaneHarderPhoto]

Massive props, that section is so much sketchier in real life than it looks on youtube and it looked pretty rough. I wish I could say I did it, but like most mortals I walked it.

[@justinreynolds7944]

I just bought one of your shirts hope u get the van up and running. Love your videos

[@zacharyclamp8385]

hey Joseph here I am 13 and live in Montrose about an hour or so away from there and I am getting in to jumping on bikes and want to get out on some trails soon. love the content keep it up.

[@michaelbailey8690]

Bought a shirt! Good luck Bud!

[@saltysquatch4544]

Awesome! Horsethief is my favorite! But I walk all those gnarly spots! 👊🤘

[@JenkinsB]

pure outdoor gold

[@Powermoose1TV]

Lol. I walked it. It’s super gnarly. Good for you

[@matthewguerin4161]

That section of Horse thief is full on. Great trail.

[@hotfires3602]

Thats some crazy riding man. So cool to see you just full send anything in your way

[@Loam_Lord]

Went there a couple years ago. Definitely walked this section. Absolutely blown away that you cleared that shit. Wowzers.

[@sleepy.philly]

fr brian’s a beast

[@gspjute]

Nice job on the bench. Next time try eating at The Hot Tomato right off of main street in Fruita. Best pizza for post-rides.

[@hollowayoutdoors8713]

My home trails! Grew up riding them on my BMX bike with my neighbor lol. Now riding that stuff, it blows me away we did that with no helmets on cheap BMX bikes lol. Good job making it down! Munchies is the spot man!

[@J0S314rp]

I really like your videos, hello from Argentina 🇦🇷🙋🏻‍♂️

[@ericklaurila1293]

Love seeing RC! Such a great attitude.

[@SpencerTech]

i get tired just watching this. but i cant stop watching haha

[@markwilson4710]

The engine is very common and doesn't cost $13000. Good luck and killer ride.

[@andyashla]

Awesome job on that feature, Brian!

[@silverfox0072]

And…another great video! Inspiring!

[@bradlafon8375]

Awesome content bud!!! U should check out Carvins Cove trails in Roanoke Va, there are 5 double black diamond trails & 7 single black diamond trails & many more blues & greens also, super fun place to ride

[@abstraddic0442]

Great job, Looks like you had a blast out there.. Tough and beautiful terrain.👍

[@Lastinline1965]

Great videos - so glad to find your channel 👍🏼👍🏼

[@jerryshoe7302]

It was cool meeting you at 18Rds. I was the guy in the parking lot with the RIPMO. I was also riding Kokopelli trails the following day when you filmed this. Only difference is I didn't make the full descent down Horsethief. I alway chicken out at that last section. Mad props to you for making it look easy

[@huntstyle]

I still remember the video where Seth threw his bike here, lol

[@giffcutler7825]

ride a Rip -- love your channel -- own a Ram ProMaster --Bought a shirt -- ;-))) -- I do worry about my Ram -- extended Warranty for ever

[@Twentykixx]

Nice riding. Precise positioning in the cockpit keeps the OTB in check and the nerves at bay. Picked up a shirt brother, hope it helps.

[@TeamCykelhold]

12:51 looks quite scary imo, more so than much of the rest. I could just imagine getting a pedal strike on the right pedal.

[@coreymclernon]

Hey Brian! Nice work giving back! I’m going to check out your component brand and definitely put something on my bike!

[@mikelewellen4195]

Great job! I'd never attempt such things.

[@MrSketchyCharacter]

That entrance is so much more heinous in real life. Way to go!

[@mrvwbug4423]

That drop in is still the gnarliest trail section I've ever seen in RL, I'm happy to hike a bike it. I've seen people OTB on it every time I go there.

[@petedog9581]

The key to Horsethief is a maintain your line and momentum. When riders get hesitant is when they lock up and go OTB. After sessioning it for about 20 minutes, I cleaned it on 26" years ago. 29" wheels and long frames allow riders to roll the last big step down before you set up for the last runout. On 26" I had to huck that part and lock up the brakes and trials hop to set up the rollout to the bottom.

[@danwebber9494]

I rode it in ‘99 and don’t recall having a terrible time with it. 23 years of hindsight, and I was at my peak, so maybe it happened a bit differently.

[@petedog9581]

@@danwebber9494 Same here man. I rode it in 200O and my resting heart rate was 44 then, LOL I am not the same rider, but the bikes are so much more capable now. Prolly could do it still. From Ohio, but did 6 weeks in Fruita, Moab, and Durango. Best vacation I ever took. Cheers and congrats on being one of a select few who have cleaned it. I always felt it was my best achievement on a bike. Like 20 guys at the bottom whooping and yelling to really make you pucker.

[@smog24]

I regret not riding this trail while I was there for a week last year. I was able to persaude my partner to do zippity loop as an alternative to horsetheif, but overall the riding in that area is so fun and memorable.

[@K1AYE1xRigamortus]

Fruita is sick 🤘🏿 great video

[@bkxc]

Thanks!

[@starrymikaytv584]

I'm watching your all videos 👍👍👍👍👍

[@jaimeb.7537]

Holy crap that was butt puckering even just to watch! Ride safe out there and have fun guys!

[@DK5ONV]

Wang dang, down that rocky Trail. 💯🎸🤘

[@IamMathenge]

1:03 : best ad ever

[@vangilanteryan713]

That looked fun. Looking forward to hitting cool spots and doing the van thing myself soon!

[@thetraillesspedalled7594]

Hey, just wondered what bike bag your using these days ? doing a lot of travel having just moved to Canada

[@DisplacedShredder]

I love ya, Brian. But 28 bucks is way to much for a TShirt

[@jimrutherford2773]

I miss your XC racing videos from years past. Moab just had a multistage XC race. It's too bad you didn't do it.

[@brianfurtaw7893]

BKXC #1, cleaned Horsethief Bench, Moore Fun and Kokopelli trails are tough but you remember them forever.

[@TheCrashingDad]

Oh man you CRUSHED the drop in! 🤘🏽 Not for me! 😳😬😅

[@jacob3771]

10:25 damn dude 🤜🤛

[@thim8009]

Awesome to see Remington, maybe the few minutes of fame will get him back on the pony with a go pro.

[@oakman7004]

Thx for the possibility to order the t-skirt of the Centuri. ;)

[@AFugax]

Impressive! Done that ride numerous times…never really tried the drop in. The first time I rode it, I don’t think it was really possible, but since then it has been reworked but is still no joke!

[@ziolux91]

Amazing places. Greetings from Italy

[@bradvancina377]

Nice one Brian 👍

[@davidamericamorey6840]

Great riding! Random--what brand flannel is your buddy wearing?

[@jamsnastizz]

Did you mic the other rider? It adds so much to the video. More enjoyable to watch. May be old news, first time I have noticed.

[@GelMibson-u2y]

And just imagine Jeff lenosky climbed this in one go! Insane!

[@GelMibson-u2y]

@@kentwood2914 it can be....why you hating?

[@ACBYT]

@@kentwood2914 which direction was he going?

[@bonedale]

This is one of those features I will never do as well as my first time since I didn't know any better and just did it.

[@brianholder3440]

Congrats, Bro. I completely psyched myself out and didn't ride the crux. Next time though...

[@ark530abe]

Damn dude your tech game is on point!