STILL the chunderflow epic ride of my dreams | Mountain Biking Avery & Bennet in Pisgah

[@Jon-f3w]

Brian this Pisgah - DuPont video series has been terrific

[@bkxc]

Love to hear that!! Love these trails

[@dlwilliamson5644]

Agreed!

[@Jon-f3w]

@@bkxc Brevard. Bentonville. Hard to pick a favourite. Both are so amazing.

[@MTOProject]

I love that in this video and the one prior u speak about the mental aspect of stuff.. helps to hear other people thinking the same things .. thanks for all your work on these videos 👍🏼

[@bkxc]

Doing my best!

[@dlwilliamson5644]

I love that he shares some of the challenges of the mental aspect as well as the inspiration to try to ride with more confidence (mpov).

[@KestrelYI]

So nice to see western NC again. Thanks for sharing this stuff, BKXC!

[@bkxc]

It's a ton of fun!

[@MichaelLeeMetalProject]

All the Pines and Hardwoods with the crazy exposed tree roots looks alot like the National Forest I ride in, love that electric blue color..

[@bkxc]

Yeah, it's a beautiful and RUGGED spot

[@62swampboy62]

Brian, I enjoyed your ride up narrative. Have to say I agree with most of what you said. Great trails too. I haven't been back down in NC for years.

[@dlwilliamson5644]

Come back and enjoy our trails and our cool people.

[@62swampboy62]

@@dlwilliamson5644 I truly hope to come back this summer. And you're right about the people too.

[@bkxc]

Glad you enjoyed it! Well worth going back to ride NC

[@gregmaness6026]

Love those trails. Brings back lots of memories.

[@bkxc]

Awesome!

[@abstraddic0442]

This was sweet as usual. I kind of miss North & South Carolina's huge difference from our California trails. 💯👍

[@bkxc]

They rock!!

[@davidseo677]

Mann ive never truly mountain biked but seeing these nc mtns makes me miss hiking there. Thanks for bringing back the good memories i have in those woods!

[@bkxc]

Yeah, they are amazing! Good for hiking too!

[@Felipeiguaran]

Some of your best commentary on this one. Happy new year! 🎉

[@bkxc]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@squatchbikes]

That is definitely one of the best routes in the ranger district! Glad you enjoyed that Yeti, it’s such a fun bike. 😎

[@bkxc]

Glad you guys made it happen!!

[@theshahanigans1263]

I have really bad Esophageal Esophagitis. I have had to have procedures 7 times to remove food that has gotten stuck. My last procedure was almost a year ago. The doc prescribed Pantoprazole. Since then I have not had any food get stuck. It's been a game changer. Good luck with your EOE.

[@bkxc]

That's really great to hear!! So far my elimination diet has worked really well and my throat is much better. I think eggs might be the biggest culprit.

[@weekendswithfrankchristine3377]

1.We lived there for 3 years and still did not ride every trail. 2. So glad you found your person 3. Upper upper Black was one and done for us too 😅 4. Pfizer would love that opportunity. 5. Mental health is imperative to a quality life 6. We’re in Sedona for the winter so let us know if you two can make it here! RIDE ON BROTHER!!!

[@bkxc]

Fantastic!! Thanks for the comments

[@vincedavis5326]

That's a great combo loop indeed. Upper Upper east to west is a perfect little trail to get it all started. Doing Buckwheat to Bennet is darn fun too.

[@bkxc]

Nice! I saw that and was tempted

[@owensnicholas]

I said the same thing after doing upper upper black, as well. 'I'm glad I saw that, but never again.'

[@bikingwithemily1109]

Watched while my cat slept on my lap 😴 hope you had a merry Christmas 🎄

[@bkxc]

Most definitely! Hope you had a good one too. Thanks Emily!

[@MTOProject]

Love your videos ..👍🏼👍🏼 great insights..

[@bkxc]

Thanks so much!

[@janedexter1510]

Hey Brian a happy new year. Back on the trainer with a little help from you😊

[@bkxc]

Love hearing that!!

[@GravityEscapades]

That looks like a sweet ride 🤘

[@bkxc]

It's great!

[@GiraffesEatStuff]

That looks so pleasant

[@bkxc]

Pretty nice!

[@FoCoFlowShow]

Easily one of my favorite routes of all time 🤘. Closely tied is Puzzler and quarantine combo at western slope of Massanutten or maybe Lookout mtn and Chestnut Ridge in stokesville

[@bkxc]

Oh man, that Puzzler was a tough one!! This one always reminds me of Chestnut Ridge!

[@FoCoFlowShow]

@ agree - super fun - hope you make it back to stokesville and/or Massanutten one day soon

[@WildWheelsMTB]

I totally agree with your take on the medical industry and drug laws. I was bit by a tick and battled Rocky MTN Spotted Fever for awhile with little to no help from "western" doctors. The symptoms were debilitating and interrupted my life on many levels including mountain biking taking it a back seat in my life. It wasn't until I found an Integrative Medicine doctor (combing western and eastern medical knowledge) that I was able to start managing the disease! After antibiotics we focused on diet, lifestyle, and stress management...all of which were root causes to why the RMSF flared up in the first place. It's something I have to live with for life but I've learned how to manage it by straying from traditional Western medicine and discovering practices such as Ayurveda and really understanding MY chemistry. It's sad our medical system is designed this way and I am hopeful we can integrate ALL medical knowledge and have better support for the people!

[@bkxc]

Good on you! Glad you were able to actually come through the other side. We've got MUCH to learn about our bodies, the real final frontier.

[@themiddleagemasher8108]

ticks!!!! I'll be in the CLT are in 6 days... what do I need to know ????

[@bkxc]

I don't think there's many ticks in the winter!

[@brucehawtin477]

Hi Brian, have you ever ridden the trails at the National Whitewater Center Charlotte N.C.?

[@bkxc]

I have not done them yet! Some day!

[@themiddleagemasher8108]

So Brian, I am moving to about an hour east of Asheville in about I don’t know two weeks and I’m looking for rides that I must hit. Can you please let me know a couple of rides that are non-negotiable in the western North Carolina area

[@offdaystv]

If he can’t then I can Black Mountain (Upper,Middle,Lower) Bennett Gap Avery Creek Trace Ridge Spencer Branch/Fletcher Daniel ridge (my personal fav) Fire Mountain in Cherokee is worth checking out. Ride Rock creek if you want bike park DuPont (Ridgeline, Big Rock, Burnt Mountain, Hickory Loop, Rocky Ridge) Those are all of the bangers. Hope that helps

[@_drawkward_]

@@offdaystv I would add Bent Creek/Green's Lick to that list (fast and accessible), but I love the way you think.

[@offdaystv]

@ I haven’t hit greenslick yet but the videos make it look awesome. I’ll have to check it out

[@themiddleagemasher8108]

@ rad. I’m moving to Gastonia in a week to work at the hospital there. Sooooo I’m looking forward to not riding the desert of Arizona and the semi flats of northern Va.

[@dlwilliamson5644]

@@offdaystv These are great trails (confession: Never have made it all the way up Jim Branch)

[@VonHanzee]

kettle bells brother, all you need

[@bkxc]

Yeah, most definitely. Just gotta PICK EM UP!

[@loamtrailer805]

Miss some of the riding in NC. Lived in Charlotte until the hurricane. The ticks, though, are insane there. Id rather ride in grizzly country than tick country.

[@bkxc]

Hahaha, oh man, I hate the ticks!

[@TsenchumoRNgullie]

I wanna be like u when i finish my studies 😩

[@bkxc]

Make it happen!!

[@TsenchumoRNgullie]

@bkxc ty sir

[@NigatEzimov]

Riding a bike in the city and sharing a video

[@dlwilliamson5644]

City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in holiday style I would rather be out on the trails. Hitting dirt jumps Makes my heart pump And the climbs keep me fit. It’s the gift that keeps giving all year. Mountain trails cure what ails. Time on my bike makes me happy. Ring-a-ling. My phone rings. My buddy says let’s go ride. Blazing descents, hopping tree roots. Round the switchbacks with ease. Every trail brings a jolt of elation. From the trailhead to the summit, It’s a feeling we seek. On two wheels, we are happy and free. Mountain trails cure what ails Time on my bike makes me happy Ring-a-ling. My phone rings. My buddy says let’s go ride. (Thanks to BCBR for this song adaptation)

[@eatnosenuggets]

I think even Rainman would say "Strava sucks".

[@AngelQuiroz-10]

What kind of bike is it bro, I really like the color too

[@BGWordneemig]

1:36 the answer

[@dlwilliamson5644]

See the great people at Squatch!

[@bkxc]

SB140!

[@janchristensen5692]

Hapie ney yer 😮Jan

[@bkxc]

Thanks!

[@Myyst0211]

If you really wanna record your rides a easy way just get a apple watch or a Garmin and use that. I have a Garmin Forerunner 955 and i love it for recording rides. Very accurate.

[@bkxc]

I know, it's just another $500 device!

[@sharkeye909]

Have you been scoped? I wonder if you have achalasia

[@bkxc]

Yep, did an endoscopy. Eosinophilic esophagitis

[@sharkeye909]

@ ah I have the same thing! Also don’t take a PPI because I just don’t wanna lol but that is the treatment

[@BGWordneemig]

I love natural trails, because 99% of the same in Hungary!

[@bkxc]

Big time!! So good

[@joemccann8116]

Have you asked Seth about he's been doing for his health?

[@bkxc]

I have not, but he's looking good lately!

[@ToddNZMTB]

Maccas chips are all good but they need tomato sauce 👌🏻🇳🇿

[@bkxc]

Hahaha

[@brucehumphries6889]

Have you tried not drinking LMNT?

[@abuckcat]

I'm sure he didn't before it came out since he has been using it he feels better. Personally it's too salty for my taste

[@brucehumphries6889]

@ It’s caused me some issues trying to use it as well.

[@bkxc]

My issues have been going on for 10+ years at this point, LMNT is probably helping with the potassium and magnesium.

[@chilloutyaall]

Calling McDonalds fries food is questionable 🤣 … unless you’re in Europe

[@bkxc]

Haha

[@skoshunt]

My Dr. tries to keep me off of meds

[@bkxc]

Love to hear that!

[@gusman4871]

We've been together since way back when Sometimes I never wanna see you again But I want you to know, after all these years You're still the one I want whisperin' in my ear You're still the one I wanna talk to in bed Still the one that turns my head We're still having fun and you're still the one I looked at your face every day But I never saw it 'til I went away When winter came, I just wanted to go (wanted to go) Deep in the desert, I longed for the snow You're still the one that makes me laugh Still the one that's my better half We're still having fun and you're still the one You're still the one that makes me strong Still the one I wanna take along We're still having fun and you're still the one (yes, you are) kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZXJiJJom9eLpKc

[@bkxc]

Hahaha, love that song!

[@smv9338]

Dude - it's pronounced Herman HessER - 😂

[@bkxc]

Hahaha! The pronunciation police needs internal affairs!

[@smv9338]

@@bkxc 👍🙂

[@BURSTspeed]

So weird that they wouldn't allow ebikes on a natural cut trail that's not perfect by any means(looks fun that way) that's like straight up or down. Won't destroy trails, and wont be going insanely fast up hill and same speed downhill.

[@BGWordneemig]

I think the reason is the cannibal riders! Many people just buy an ebike , and can't do anything about it, And often it just destroys

[@bkxc]

Who knows!

[@dlwilliamson5644]

City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in holiday style I would rather be out on the trails. Hitting dirt jumps Makes my heart pump And the climbs keep me fit. It’s the gift that keeps giving all year. Mountain trails cure what ails. Time on my bike makes me happy. Ring-a-ling. My phone rings. My buddy says let’s go ride. Blazing descents, hopping tree roots. Round the switchbacks with ease. Every trail brings a jolt of elation. From the trailhead to the summit, It’s a feeling we seek. On two wheels, we are happy and free. Mountain trails cure what ails Time on my bike makes me happy Ring-a-ling. My phone rings. My buddy says let’s go ride. (Thanks to BCBR for this song adaptation)

[@bkxc]

Haha nice!

[@e7934]

You need to learn how to hop all those steps

[@bkxc]

SOME DAY!

[@JesseHess]

The problem is all the junk poison food that you’re putting in your body. I went on the carnivore diet a few months ago. It’s definitely been like changing. Get all the sugar out of your life. Keep up the great work

[@bkxc]

Yeah, I agree, diet is everything! I've been doing pretty damn good with the sugar lately. Beef is running through my veins!!

[@TheRicardoSanchez]

Avery-Bennett is the run-down trailer park of trails. Just terrible in every way. Biggest disappointment bike trip. One of the worst climbs for an absolute nothing payoff.

[@canadmos]

What were you expecting?

[@dlwilliamson5644]

It is a challenging climb and great for training if you are getting ready for Breck Epic or Transrockies ST-6. These trails will definitely get your lungs to leak out of your ears. For me, there is a pay off because the downhill on Avery requires you to let go of fear and go with flow. Sorry you do not ike these.

[@thezachinator11]

Lmao sounds like you should stick to Butter Gap or Dupont.. or perhaps just the greenway? 😂

[@dlwilliamson5644]

@@canadmos I don't have any expectations however am grateful for every ride that I finish in peace (not pieces).

[@dlwilliamson5644]

@@thezachinator11 i guess I am just a wannabe. So glad you are much more skilled. Cheers.