WE'RE MOUNTAIN BIKING IN THE MIDDLE EAST

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It's my first time in the holy land and I'm looking for the best rides we can find (weather permitting). Thankfully, we've got tons of sun and great temperatures below sea level!
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[@goCubsgo102]

Brian's out here shredding inca trails and Jesus trails within months and I've barely even got my bike out this year. Motivation starts now!

[@dj_ath]

It's still snowing here. Crazy cold year so far

[@bikesandbeans]

For a cheap easy trip... Portugal you can ride all year long and its currently 28 C in the mid country... amazing bike weather here!

[@bigbarrelbr]

@@bikesandbeans Brazil is the same, Canastra you will have 300 days per year of riding... Flights from US are cheap

[@GHinWI]

Brian’s becoming the mountain biking version of Anthony Bourdain

[@Bcskier44]

Ok, let’s not get ahead of ourselves.

[@alwaysshifting9574]

Nooooo Reservations

[@TahoeRnnr]

Minus the booze and drugs

[@Ridebox_MTB]

Hey Brian! It was great hosting you on our trails - can't wait to see the next couple of videos, we know they will be good! By the way - you have a really good internal altimeter! When you're asking on the video at about 10:20 where zero elevation might be, you're just about 50-100 feet above, well done :)

[@jevgeniardassov]

First monologue Brian… Man, that hit hard and because it is truth, I align myself with your thoughts. We should cherish each other, not kill each other. Yes, we are different, we will remain different, even if there is only one country on Earth. Different regions create different people… Peace. ✌️

[@tomjoad1363]

Easy to say when you land is not taken over by strangers who will hunt you down until you're dead, while playing the eternal victim card.

[@marcstucki]

So green, that cystern seems to be full of AG1, the proud sponsor of this video ;-)

[@amiramz]

Finally i can say i rode the same trail as BKXC!! Hell yeah!! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼 Cheers and love bro 🇮🇱🩵🩵🩵

[@nrg4285]

Crazy, would have never thought I'd see Brian mountain biking between Jerusalem and Jericho. Also great to see the hilly west bank in video!

[@MarcGibeault]

Very cool the 3 seconds presentation of your companions with their bikes, love it!

[@dank3823]

First time I've seen mountain biking in the holy land. Really shows the sport is international.

[@ישראלשורץ-י2ק]

There are a lot of single tracks in the Holy Land. Get in touch if you're coming, I can hook you up with top notch riders here. The Sea of ​​Galilee, the Mediterranean Sea, the mountains of Jerusalem, and the Dead Sea through the desert to the Red Sea, so many landscapes in such a small area.

[@fungchewy5729]

Awesome to see you getting more opportunities and sponsors. Love watching you travelling around the world; breathtaking views out there 🤘

[@scottbowers5019]

Good timing Happy Easter Brian; Riding in the holy land around Easter. Cool flowing trails. Extra light on the trees. You sure that was beef?

[@wybbert]

Amazing ride Bryan! Thanks for bringing this for us to enjoy

[@LopezBOT90]

Been a few years since I seen any videos. Had a bad accident and am sad about not many reasons I can't get on a bike yet. Watching this video rekindled something in me. This summer I am getting my feet on some pedals and setting sights on the horizons. Thanks for still doing this to this day.

[@yaacovr]

Glad you had a good time! It's an incredible trail network and always a blast! When we ride there, it's always a pleasure to be greeted by the team of Palestinian drivers who wait for you, smiling, always happy to take you back to the top. Makes me hopeful of better times between our people.

[@LagBomer]

Somebody told me that the drivers are actually bedouins....

[@kenprice1047]

This is awesome Brian! Wow! The riding plus the location! 👍👌 thanks for sharing and for all of the info And history!

[@EvansMTBSaga]

That's rad what you did with post production on this (mentioned in the livestream I think). I saw you post some houses in Bentonville, I live here now, if you're visiting let's ride something new!

[@JustShpigel]

Thank you so much for doing Israel! As an Israeli, it's really exciting to see you riding in all of the trails we know. Awesome

[@Wiroe]

Doing a “7 continent shred” this year? Quite the upgrade from 50 state shred. Doing great progress so far

[@goCubsgo102]

That would be amazing

[@bhutaninmotion]

Come visit Bhutan and ride the ancient trans Bhutan Trail. You will love it.

[@mangoshake]

Apparently, according to my overseas worker friends, Saudi Arabia has a thriving enduro scene with this exact kind of terrain. That is honestly super sick!

[@johnblackham4443]

Interesting !

[@polarisb518]

Thanks for coming 🙏🏻🍻

[@chiefsittingstill6061]

I wasn't expecting this - hadn't really considered this as an mtb location. But it looks great! Perhaps the Middle East has a lot of hidden cycling gems...

[@yo7anan]

Oh there's plenty more in Israel/Palestine but the Sugar Trail us unique. It like biking on the moon.

[@saharcoh00]

This is Israel, not Palestinian state

[@nateums]

West Bank is technically israel, but it’s a Palestinian territory

[@mountainbeing]

Yeah, one globe, let's fly it up! ✈Warm is cosy! We live today, no tomorrow. Dink life! Videos for eternity, what else!?! Love it. ♥

[@Halseb]

Man, that trail looks amazing! Stoked to see more riding from the Middle East.

[@abetownneufeld6057]

Beautiful and informative video. Loving all the new locations Brian.. thanks

[@povadventure5305]

There is tons of sick freeride stuff out there plus the nearby arad - masada trail is crazy! Did you make more videos in israel?

[@dungmanh4095]

thanks for showing us so many beautiful places. keep it up. from VietNam with love

[@JTR9179]

There is no Palestinian state. That’s Palestinian administered territory in Israel.

[@nadzorsaqyun1]

wonderful... I never thought this channel will go to Middle East!!

[@BBKDRAGOON]

What an amazing trail and epic video! Any idea what gimbal/gopro is being used?

[@rafa7945]

Black Ibis looks great, nice bike and very nice youtube channel. Have a nice day. Wesołych świąt Wielkanocnych :)

[@MuchGrooove]

BKWW - BK World Wide. Loving these international journeys

[@ark530abe]

Reppin that pyga all the way out there! Lets go!

[@Ridebox_MTB]

We love our Pygas!

[@minoritymountainbikers8737]

Amazing!!! Biking experiences. We did our first group international trip. A lot closer. Jamaica

[@adlar2005]

Brian Kennedy Xross-Continents

[@runndove1]

Going to Tell my hubby about AG1 Going to try it I need something my knees are aching from recumbent biking .

[@razmtb5028]

awesomee!!

[@iamcantiaci]

Fantastic as always, love the editing too

[@user-eeindor35]

Dear BXXC, I am really glad you came to Israel, We have many other tracks you can explore especially near Jerusalem, as i wrote to you many years ago you welcomed to visit me here in Mevaseret Zion and go with me to several different paths, the best one is called "Ein-Rafa" and has very nice nature and flowers. (I have a room for visitors) The weather is bad today but tomorrow should be better , all the best Eli.🥶

[@aaronburela432]

Whoa stoked for this series 🙌

[@fatclumsymountainbiker7930]

Touring the lands of the Bible! Yeah, I want to do that!

[@cesarb3]

Can you do a video showing how you travel with your bike? Break it down, what case you use etc.

[@padyakeroUK]

nice another epic ride...i'll keep an eye on the next video👍🤘🏻

[@pahadiridermj1056]

Super mountain rider❤❤❤❤💯🤘love from India🇮🇳

[@yo7anan]

I live in the area and have never seen the Sugar Trail so empty. I hope you enjoyed!

[@Ridebox_MTB]

We booked it private for Brian LOL

[@ToddNZMTB]

I'm watching this on Good Friday 👍🏻✝️

[@otbmikesrides1476]

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@אריקעזרא-ח1ד]

Brian, welcome to Israel🎉 The Suger trail is an Israeli classic. It'd actually based on an antient camel trail between the Dead Sea and Jerusalem. Thanks for the great video. Arik

[@theflyinggordon4974]

Love ur rides ! * the West Bank is an area located in ISRAEL

[@TheVantasticLife]

This is so cool! I wish we would have ridden bikes when we were there.

[@Ridebox_MTB]

Get in touch next time :)

[@TheVantasticLife]

@@Ridebox_MTB For sure!

[@michaelsturgeon5210]

Brian .... he wasn't the messiah he's a very naughty boy 🤪🤪🤪

[@MTBScotland]

When you off to N. Korea?

[@netac7667]

You think they'll welcome him as good as Israel did? 🤔🇮🇱

[@RustyBiker1941]

That flew over many peoples head. Clever :))

[@MTBScotland]

@@netac7667 they actually do mountain biking in North Korea as well as road cycling tours. You need to pass a test to ride there although I’m not sure that is for visitors.

[@bkxc]

I've definitely looked into the North Korea tours! It'd be really interesting to see it before it all falls apart. I didn't actually see any MTB stuff, though, just beach cruiser type riding.

[@JWC723]

Hey Brian, i never see you wheelie. Can you ride a wheelie? Just curious. :) Awesome video!

[@dvirzm]

Welcome to the State of Israel 🇮🇱

[@LagBomer]

And not what?

[@LagBomer]

Oh my friend, you have so many people watching your videos. You didn't have to get involved into politics. There is not such a nation at the UN called "The Palestinian State", when you took a plane you landed at the State of Israel, and so was your passaport stamped. You didn't have to go through a border to get to the Sugar Trail. It is sad your stand in front of so many viewers worlwide. Other youtube riders have been there, and nobody had called the area The Palestinian State.

[@Useryofcsdnx]

who cares

[@finkelmann]

Oh, I was under the impression you were riding in Israel 🤔

[@troyallen5806]

Shout out to Santa Barbara!

[@bkxc]

Just for a second there it seemed identical!

[@willienillie6337]

That water is fresh and green.

[@moonriseproductions]

WOW you always pick the coolest spots to ride, US or worldwide! I look forward to this trip of yours, I did an archaeological dig near where you are! I should have brought my bike along lol

[@tomassanesson902]

Awesome epik trail and video

[@MuntherAbuBaker]

It's really nice the way that you tried to explain about the only trail in my country Palestine but the truth is that many riders here are suffering because of the Israeli obstacles that prevent them from riding freely. Best of luck, wish to see you again here😊

[@yo7anan]

There are others Habibi. You can come riding with me here in the Jerusalem mountains.

[@MuntherAbuBaker]

@@yo7anan I know there are many trails inside Israel but in Palestinian side, Sugar trail is the only trail for Palestinian riders here, unfortunately because check points that prevents them to try the Israeli trails. However, for me because I work and I live in Jerusalem I can go wherever I want but the Palestinians can't. With respect

[@mplafferty]

The next video needs to be from Brian's accountant regarding all of these business travel expenses!

[@stoneyX]

Isreal looks great, gods country and home of the jews, would love to visit Isreal one day.

[@TCENDURO]

Sugar- System of the down 💪🏽

[@federaldelii]

Good to see this time there are no dogs 🐶 running after you 😅😅👍🏻

[@ישראלשורץ-י2ק]

Holy Land! There are a lot of single tracks in the Holy Land. Get in touch if you're coming, I can hook you up with top notch riders here. The Sea of ​​Galilee, the Mediterranean Sea, the mountains of Jerusalem, and the Dead Sea through the desert to the Red Sea, so many landscapes in such a small area.

[@abdulbasitnisar]

You are the best!

[@bkxc]

Thanks!

[@norman2359]

I LOVE your videos and the different places you ride!! However, on the AG1 … I’m sure it is a good product, but I can almost bet you would not be using it if you weren’t sponsored by them (meaning getting it for FREE). There is NO WAY I would pay $80-$90 for that!! 😲😬💰

[@bwizzle105]

@bkxc you need to try the burger food truck called The Witching Hour in Bentonville. The BEST burgers I’ve ever had.

[@An_American_Boy]

Wanna ride on those cliffs. 😭

[@mannyfnsc29]

Hoochiemamaaa!!

[@afela5138]

missed your old blue bike

[@Shawn-wt4kh]

Breathtaking ride 😲

[@mtb.barista]

This is epic ! Do you always have some local guides ?

[@GustavoOio]

Shoutout from Brasil! Nicest videos man, keep shredding! xD

[@richarduhlhorn2194]

So what is Sarah doing while you travel the world mountain biking.

[@rajatyadav9693]

My bro is back

[@nikolaras2009]

please come to crete to do the MEGA TRAIL - THRIPTI TRAIL the best singletrail in greece

[@w5glsgary919]

Shalom

[@ttengineer404]

Delta never charges for bikes, unless they are over weight, and then you just pay the XL bag fee.

[@yuglobalcitizen2246]

Should get all the leaders of the world ride mtn bike together. No more hatred no more wars.

[@Bike4adventure]

So cool!

[@RiSkyNick]

Brian next time ur in Texas check out McAllister park in San Antonio:)

[@BeyondImmortalEU]

you should go further south to eilat. we would love to show you around

[@Ridebox_MTB]

Patience is a virtue :)

[@1AceDeuce]

Jerusalem is something to see for sure.

[@jeromecapundag9653]

AWESOME

[@jeferson668]

My dream is to have that kind expensive bike .and travel every part place of my country in the Philippines ❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@Lousicle]

Best scenery in any of your videos by far. Great job bro

[@danielgarciajr4157]

I am new to your channel. I love your videos so much and your absolute outgoing and I love that. You really got me more into mountain biking it looks like the best therapy want something new I just don't know what kind of bike to start with⛰️🚲❤

[@niccolo_defendi_cho]

so sick

[@lordainzooalgown1375]

the kombucha mushroom people would be proud.

[@stevemurray2737]

Great!

[@ציוןמימון-פ5ר]

You got a mistake, you were riding in Israel!!!

[@LagBomer]

He is not answering.

[@willienillie6337]

New Shackles..hmm. I’ll think about it. 😂😂😂

[@Jessetheoutdoorman]

Brian, that water was NOT fresh and you know it lol. murky as hell and from a cistern full of cyanobacteria. Anyways, BADASS video man!

[@blueeyedbiker681]

Daaaaang,.. I bet you're seeing a lot of MIL/AC out there!

[@BGWordneemig]

Maybe we see! :)

[@DAMN55117]

amazing

[@dennismckee7934]

You are so good at what you do and I am glad you are out there. For a guy who has been on the road a lot lately an let my ride routine slip, you are inspiration. Thank you, Sir - as well as for your good sense and spirit of diplomacy with this one.

[@bkxc]

That's great to hear, Dennis!! Thanks so much