THE FULL OAKRIDGE EXPERIENCE

Like long videos? I've got hundreds of them on Patreon! / bkxc
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:30 Larison Rock
00:09:58 Dead Mountain
00:19:41 Alpine
00:44:03 Eula Ridge
00:55:16 Lawler
01:09:39 Hardesty
‣‣ Day 1 ‣‣
Larison Rock: www.trailforks.com/trails/lar...
Dead Mountain: www.trailforks.com/trails/dea...
‣‣ Day 2 ‣‣
Alpine: www.trailforks.com/ridelog/vi...
‣‣ Day 3 ‣‣
Eula Ridge: www.trailforks.com/ridelog/vi...
‣‣ Day 4 ‣‣
Lawler: www.trailforks.com/ridelog/vi...
Hardesty: www.trailforks.com/ridelog/vi...
For shuttles, I used:
Cog Wild: www.cogwild.com/shuttles/oakr...
Trans Cascadia Excursions: www.transcascadiaexcursions.c...
Every trail has a different shuttle pickup point, so do your research!
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The Crockett Carbon Handlebar from Trail One: trailone.bike/products/the-cr...
The Hell's Gate Grips from Trail One: trailone.bike/products/the-he...
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[@bensieber6960]

Watching this video brings back learning to ride 30 years ago on these very trails. Of course, back then we were on 26" fully rigid rim brake bikes with 72+ degrees of head angle and no dropper post. These trails get interesting real quick on a bike like that. These very trails were on a regular rotation while living in Eugene. As for the switchbacks, you have to remember that most of these trails predate mountain biking and were built as hiking trails.

[@bkxc]

That is just too cool!!

[@iamcyberpunk68]

back when skill was needed.

[@Uh_George]

@@iamcyberpunk68 not needed…? skill is most certainly needed still. Let’s see you bike like this guy?

[@nicoschroeder5379]

@@iamcyberpunk68 yeah, because a better and more modern bike needs no skill to ride. Because it automatically has autonomous driving especially for trails. I totally forgott.

[@oliviagoldsmith9553]

Im sick right now. Ive been binge watching your videos all day. Cant wait to get back out on the trails

[@bkxc]

Glad I can help!!

[@The_Sampler]

I really do need to get out here - the forest looks just gorgeous!!

[@blairalley]

As far as the long format- While I enjoy ALL your videos, I typically don’t have time to sit and watch an hour + long episode. But, I will still watch- it’ll just take me a couple of days 😎 Thanks for all the entertainment and inspiration over the years! 🤙🏼

[@bkxc]

Most definitely!!

[@abstraddic0442]

Plush trail B. I have to tell you man, your video quality & the audio is so so clean .great job Knucklehead.! 👍👍

[@bkxc]

Awesome!! Glad you enjoyed it

[@Nick-ym1zb]

Time for the o'leary loop. I did 5800 ft of climbing and descending for the craziest 29 mile loop of my life. It's a imba epic.

[@bkxc]

Oh my!!

[@blameitonben]

@@bkxc Shuttle of of Horse Creek Lodge. Check out both the MRT and Oleary Loop off the McKenzie hwy.

[@dmyrick6438]

you really out there living the life that alot of us wish we could do. I appreciate the content man! Makes me feel like Im there with you!

[@T-Crack]

Loving the longer video format Brian 🤘

[@andrewmitchel4133]

Oakridge was a blast, went about 8 years ago and could see the makings of a great bike town then. Also, definitely felt what it must be like to ride a speeder bike through endor, just missing ewoks 😆

[@bkxc]

Hahaha exactly!

[@samanthaalmanza4452]

Loving the extended videos. Also, I just want to say thank you for giving us great content. I can honestly say watching you and Sara has really motivated me to dive into this sport and I’ve been loving every minute of it! I hope to be as good as you guys someday so I can run into you guys on a trail. 🤘🏻❤️

[@bkxc]

That is fantastic! Sometimes you just need to see someone else doing it to know it's possible. Get out there and make some MTB friends, it helps to have someone give you some tips and tricks!

[@PorterMTB]

It’s really so much fun there, never have enough time in Oakridge!!

[@bkxc]

Man, I saw that little clip of you guys on some crazy ridge and was super jealous!

[@harveycasey1900]

Awesome video. I was there about three weeks ago riding them same trails & going back next week for a few days to do it all over again. I can never get bored of Stokeridge.

[@bkxc]

That's awesome to hear!

[@yashmanzia8115]

Wow what an awesome Flow single track. This is world class gravity flow trail. Oregon's natural beauty makes this a must go MTB destination now. Good speed there Brian, good riding!

[@jeremysweeten2792]

80mins with my favorite Buddy during a 90min indoor TT ride. THANKS, BRIAN!!

[@nvmtbkr]

I actually love the challenge of the tight switch backs more so than big built berms (although they are fun too! ) great video makes me hungry for some Oakridge trails! It's been a few years.

[@bryanlewis8891]

I got exhausted just watching this long format!! You are such an amazing rider. I love all of the flow videos.

[@Cesar-cm4if]

Same! Do you know what helmet is that? I've been hearing a lot about nta helmets like xnito recently, they seem to be better than standard cpsc helmets

[@GGori_99]

These trail is beautiful !! I can even smell the vegetations down there..

[@2-strokeadventures405]

One of the best singletrack flow trail videos I've seen. Nice work!!!

[@johnster187]

23:05pm........... need sleep but gotta watch BKXC before i go.......

[@k9kayaks]

Loving the extended video and what a beautiful area to ride 👍🚵🏻

[@bkxc]

Thanks dude!!

[@skibikehike7364]

Such a treat! Thanks! ❤️ Oakridge!

[@CharleyAdventures]

Glad I found your channel! We're from Oregon and recently got back into riding. Can't wait to hit all these trails 🤙

[@chrisc3175]

Your videos are always amazing and inspiring! Keep up the adventures we all love to watch 😄

[@craiglaw820]

absolute legend i love your videos been watching your channel for years much love from the uk

[@federicodonadio5624]

That's definitely the kind of video I like for the reason that I'm watching this in the meanwhile I'm working

[@gregorywelch4620]

It's good to see you return to Oakridge after so much time. I loved those videos back in the day. It does seem that these trails are much steeper than those before, but it's been a minute since I watched those.

[@acjointseparationcrashcourse]

The Ripmo still looking quite zapper! Another awesome video with a beautiful trail! 🤙🏼

[@JasonBedient]

I just did this yesterday! Great to see you almost fly off the trails as well!

[@CJinsoo]

seem like amazing long runs in between turns and road crossings.

[@thecampingbiker]

Love these longer videos

[@bryanrynjah3307]

Great videos and Congratulations!! You are an inspiration to me to give x-country biking a GO!

[@mikemusic7306]

1:00:46 is the reason I decided to go into MTB. The views that biking gives you access to are like no other. Looking forward to getting my first serious bike and hitting the trails.

[@bkxc]

Love to hear that!

[@Vozoz]

Damn right I’m watching this on the big screen, that’s why it’s so mesmerizing to watch your vids ! :)

[@chrisallen5293]

Wow! Looks like a lot of fun. Love your channel. Keep the great content coming

[@bkxc]

Thanks Chris!

[@cmfocusproductions2147]

I love your videos for more reasons than 1. Great flow, I love riding, inspires me to get on the trail and when I play the videos my daughter falls asleep hahaha. Perfect!

[@TallGuyTrails]

Dude, this one was great! You got me thru an hour long ride on the trainer in the basement!

[@DrumguyCiv]

You all have some epic trails down there .

[@pa_moto]

Looks awesome 🤘🏼

[@4KMTBRider]

Enjoyed that long video a lot! 👍

[@IGCchosen1]

Thank you for this long video was listening along as I was doing reading for my history of China and other class readings!

[@bkxc]

Haha awesome

[@richardsoderholm189]

Love the longer videos 🙌🏻

[@JanCMoraes]

Love the long video! My husband and I did the Palm Canyon Epic trail in CA after watching your video. Thanks for the great videos!

[@bkxc]

That is awesome to hear!

[@mahennaiker5072]

💥💥💥 love the longer videos thank you 👌

[@adamwildenstein4474]

What a fantastic update to the trip from 4-5 years ago. I like the way you put this long video together

[@bkxc]

Thanks Adam!

[@antibalas26]

Nice videos Man. I watch your videos while training at home 💪🏻 🤝🏻

[@mtbville]

Excellent video 🤩🤘🔥

[@DannyVesevick]

I saw your videos and am in college at Indiana University. I started mountain biking with my dads old bike from the 80s. It has no suspension and is a terrible bike and the trails here a very rough but I am still loving it and love your videos. Thanks for getting me into it, and I'll cya on the trail.

[@cripmeister9104]

One of the gnarlier trails I love it!

[@stegut2375]

Just joined on Patreon! I enjoy watching your videos and looking forward to more of the long cuts...

[@bkxc]

Very much appreciated!!

[@AncientEnergyEyesOpen]

I absolutely loved this.

[@user-zk9vp3nu6k]

I'm Korean! I enjoy watching the video because I'm satisfied with my bike ^^

[@rmack611]

Been waiting for this since I yelled to you from my front yard!🤣

[@bkxc]

Hahaha! That was the best interaction of the trip!

[@stevepenn2268]

Fantastic format. Loved the extended time. Will love more of these for the trainer

[@bkxc]

Sweet!! Works great for that

[@dorothymiller2650]

I don’t do mountain biking but I feel like I doing it with you. Love your bike videos keep up te great work.

[@radfishguy6784]

31:57 That's the money shot! Beautiful view. And nice meeting that other dude out there!

[@carmenoleon8981]

So knowing your limits and navigating turns 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@bkxc]

Exactly!

[@carmenoleon8981]

@@bkxc im in Oregon and really wanting to get into this

[@w13rdguy]

Wow, that's awesome.

[@DavidMaruca_]

Big thumbs up for longform content!!!

[@justinl8075]

Love the long vid!!

[@dr05guitar]

This was awesome!

[@tfitty202]

I really liked the format of this one long video. I watched the whole thing last night 👍.

[@bkxc]

Awesome!! Hopefully on the big screen!

[@WheelMystery]

I grew up in this area, next time you visit check out the Middle Fork Trail. Great camping along the 30+ mile trail. Also, on the other side of Eugene is one of my all time favorite trails called Alsea Falls trail. Much better turns 😉

[@VinslomBardy]

FYI…Wisconsin became known as the “Badger State” not because of a preponderance of the rodents, but because of how early European settlers made their living by mining, and hence, burrowing into the ground in large numbers. (Or maybe it was our football team…😂) Great video!

[@bkxc]

That's great!! I didn't know that

[@jonpruyn]

My home trails! Lawler is always a go-to. Rode ATCA for the first time after seeing your video from your last trip there.

[@bkxc]

Awesome!!

[@prestond]

Watched these through Patreon. Folks are in for a real treat. One day I'll travel beyond my local trails! And when I do, Oakridge will be on the list.

[@bkxc]

It's worth the trip! Thanks Preston

[@Friskee62]

Love the length of the video....great shreddin'

[@bkxc]

Thanks Thomas!

[@janfernandovergaracastro5590]

Que espectáculo de rutas, grandiosos paisajes

[@tomassanesson902]

Awesome cool epik trail 👍🤘🤘❤❤❤

[@huntstyle]

I laughed when you mentioned the brakes... My pads wore down to the end on Lawler a couple years ago when I was there, and I did have to go to the bike shop to get some new pads!

[@bkxc]

Hahaha, that's awesome. FRESH MEAT

[@christophersmay4508]

Definitely prefer the longer format video, it plays great on the big TV start to finish.

[@MoOutdoorsandReviews]

great video, I will have to get out there soon

[@bkxc]

I hope you do, it's a blast!

[@yh6448]

Nice Ride ❤

[@IBCMTB]

Just realised I'm 1h 10m in! Goes to show how great trails can make time fly! Good flat turn practice around those parts 😉

[@djsonfire0001]

Awesome scenery nice and green and that totally helps you see the trail a lot better! Being a little loose and possibly wet some knobby tires would be awesome what were you running on this trail?

[@kevinw6282]

Like the long format too, something different to throw in the mix every so often. Looks like a great destination to ride. Miles upon miles of exposure though....scary and thrilling. Lawler looked amazing. Wonder how likely the trails would still be clear in mid-October?

[@darrenjacobs4832]

Classic Brian solo monologue. Doesn't get better than this.

[@bkxc]

Thanks Darren!!

[@rogereheadbyrne4790]

🇬🇧Just looked at my feed and the best God damn trail rider pops up!And it's a feature length one!What a treat!!🤘😎🤘

[@rogereheadbyrne4790]

Brian that was Awesome!!All of those trails were Entertaining Top Quality enviable and quick paced gems!! Your MTB trail passion is evident when you narrate as you ride laughing into the next dangerous turn! 💯Exhilarating stuff dude🙏Thank you BKXC

[@bkxc]

Awesome!! Glad you enjoyed the whole thing!!

[@eoghanbradley3509]

The rough stuff is where the fun is

[@altonwells]

Look man. Nope is an incredible movie. The plot was unique, creative and had an iconic pace.

[@KenKirby-qf5br]

Thanks!

[@bkxc]

Thank you so much!!

[@blameitonben]

While there are large fires near oakridge right now, all of these trails are still intact and not burned. Bunchgrass and grasshopper are burned, as is part of the waldo lake trails. But these main options in Oakridge are still good (as of right now on 9/12).

[@medjasmin31]

Nice movie😊

[@DADAquaHobby]

You are awesome

[@tortillasarenotbiceps7622]

Another killer vid. This is getting to be a habit.

[@bkxc]

Thanks!!

[@Happy_Biker]

Wouldn't it be fun to change up those switchback turns by building wall rides for them, before the vertex? 😊

[@winjinsinjon]

Great to see you riding with gloves, it makes me so nervous watching you ride without them don't know why they aren't my hands lol

[@Hjorten93]

Of course Im watching This on my oled tv, slamming a pizza while the rain is pouring down outide. Winter is already here in Sweden lol

[@nickglazener2406]

I really got a better perspective on my riding abilities from the comments that you make as you are riding. Like the first person that commented (Ben), I learned to mtb in the Oakridge area in 2001. My reaction to your comments about the corners was the same as Ben's. All of the original trails were hiking trails. The tight switchbacks were just part of a good challenging trail. The early guys that rode these trails in wet conditions with just rim brakes were masters at the skills. The first time I rode in wet conditions with rim brakes was my last time. Fortunately, disc brakes were readily available. I hooked up with the local mtb group, DOD, within a few months after I bought a bike. Those lunatics rode all through the winter including every Wednesday night. I can honestly say that I rode the majority of the Oakridge trails at night before I every saw them in the daylight. Any day or night riding the back country trails back then could end up being a true life adventure.

[@epson999]

31:53 -- Me: Thats a drop dead gorgeous view! 😍 Brian: Yeah... its pretty hazy. Hahaha awesome video though

[@rmack611]

Also next time you here ask the locals for some swimming holes! We have some incredible places to swim!

[@SomeGuyOnHisDreamBike]

"Late spring"... stil waiting for the snow to melt here :)

[@bkxc]

Yeah, the snow will come back with a vengeance sometimes!

[@mtnmanpdx]

Ive been in that river many times when the temp has been in triple digits. 100 degree weather doesn't make that first dip any less shocking.

[@kidzgehlhoff3965]

That was cool! I do prefer the individual rides though. It's just easier to have it in snack sizes rather than a whole meal. Still it was very enjoyable to proxy ride with you.

[@bcr4832]

Try a full middle fork ride!

[@joysassoon9003]

Why does ones face itch when holding on for dear life? LOL! Love the rides there and must go now. You are freekin' fast! Great rider.

[@bkxc]

Hahaha, exactly!!

[@lukegk2222]

When you said "undulatingly perfect" I thought of Terence McKenna. If anyone else would have said it would've been him

[@jcbrownfield4005]

Nice to have a nice long one with several rides included. You're still on Dead Mtn at the moment. I said hello to you just as you were leaving Greenwaters Park after your Larison Rock run (asked about your place up near Graeagle). Hit me up next time you're in Oakridge and maybe I can setup something you haven't done....

[@jcbrownfield4005]

Little further in. Some trails are moto legal but mostly were recreation and working trails (working to get supplies up to lookouts).

[@bkxc]

Very cool! Glad you said hello that day! So much more to explore!

[@davidknell8831]

In U.K. from London we would pronounce Oregon the same way!

[@MichauxGravityRiders]

Beautiful trails. Would love to ride some smooth trails for a change vs the East Coast rock.

[@calplatt1]

Damn B , My Wife Said Magical isn’t Quit the Word She’d use to describe your Ride !!!! 🤣🤣🤣 And To Further The Conversation She’s Going To Up My Life Insurance Policy due to this Ride … I Live In Charlotte NC and have rode a few of our Fun local trails now I plan to head up to our local Mountains and test my Nerves I appreciate you and keep up with your Journeys ……