THE SECRET IS OUT 🇺🇸 50 STATE SHRED: VIRGINIA
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Roanoke, Virginia was pretty damn cool. I had a blast showing myself around Carvin's Cove and ended up meeting a lot of folks in the parking that had seen my videos. What a cool community that is building some amazing trails. I hear tell that there's a ton more riding to be had in this area, I'll have to come back and check it out.
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Roanoke is an all time favorite of mine!
You've cleared rattling run, haven't you?
@@sorinvladu7021 Yessir!!
Native to Roanoke. Carvins is just an awesome place and yes, hike a bike up Hi-Dee-Ho is common. Glad you enjoyed our trails! Fun Fact, I believe the fee doesn't go to support the trails in anyway. All trails are built and maintained by volunteers. BROC, Blue Ridge Gravity and sometimes Roanoke County Parks and Rec are the ones out keeping everything in tip top shape. The land belongs to Western Virginia Water Authority and the fee goes to them. Roanoke County takes care of the administrative stuff and then the local riders handle the rest.
Also in Roanoke! Carvins Cove is where it's at. I hope they build more trails off Mill Mountain and that camp ground up there.
@@jonathanheisler1 Well you know how hard it is getting the City to agree to change the use of any land around the mountain, unless you have a very large bank account....Would love to see it expanded, such a great location, lived here all my life, and have hiked up the trails most of it....
Actually the Cove is a Roanoke City park, the 2nd largest municipal park in the country.
Roanoke City Parks and Rec does a good bit of the trail work out there and has paid staff that do trail work. BROC, Blue Ridge Gravity and Pathfinders for Greenways do a ton of work as well.
The fees don’t go directly to the trails but they do go into the general fund from where the money the City spends on them comes from. Hopefully the city will continue to expand their direct investment in the building and maintenance but it’s really hard to get elected officials to understand the value of that investment. It’s gotten WAY better over the years, though. We fought very hard back in the late 90s to just get the trails open to bikes and now we’ve gotten to a point where there are plans in place to expand the trail system at the Cove by many many miles.
I love seeing you walk the bike. lol keeps my hopes up that I'm not the only one...
The way BKXC talks about trails systems, I hope he one day catches the bug and sets out to build an amazing bike park and trail system. He seems to have some really great ideas.
Oh boy if you only knew...
I used to love riding the mountain biking trails in the Richmond Virginia area. Lived there for 16 years and they have some of the best trails around.
I like the hole in the floor of the van urinal idea! Definitely going to be my first mod when I get into van life, the thumbnail possibilities are endless 💩
Just make sure you cut your hole directly over the driveshaft!
I hit this trail over the weekend. You actually missed the hardest trail. Rattlin Run is across the lot from where you parked. It has some really challenge rock, tough switchbacks, rock bridges and ramps, slabs, basically all the rocks. The whole place was challenging and fun. That's for posting about it.
"I'm sure the camera made it look nice and flat"
Me: The camera did, but the bike sure didn't
For sure! I tried to record a ride before...the gopro footage was disapointing and flat
yea I hate the GoPro effect makes everything look easier
"hillybillies shooting guns"
I feel attacked.
Good choice on Carvins! There is a ton of good riding in VA, but what you rode showcases it pretty well. Shout out to Just the Right Gear folks, best shop Ive been to!
a bit closer to MD is Fountainhead regional park. In MD, Frederick watershed or Patapsco are great options
Patapsco is practically in my backyard, cool place to ride for sure!
Bro sameee. The riding is great and would be even better if it wasn’t for all the hikers
Take it a bit further north to Michaux
Patapsco bro
Patapsco is a sweet trial system.
When you get to PA, I highly recommend the Allegrippis trail system near Raystown Lake. Good camping and great trail system.
Mark Maslanik Just gonna say that😂, the trails are great, fun, fast, amazing views.
I was thinking that's probably where he will end up.
I'll have to check that out. Where's that out west? I'm near Philly but trails go out to lehigh valley
Come to Glen Park in East Stroudsburg. Ride the ECS enduro stages
Also all around Pittsburgh and jakes rocks up near warren pa is awesome too.
Thanks Brian. Mountain biking can be such a fun social experience. It's important during these times to show it can be as meaningful to get out alone or in pairs. You a showing the community how to navigate this brave new world safely, good on ya.
Brian, you should try our newest Crud Cloths next time you are looking for a shower alternative. They are a shower in a bag and won't leave you smelly or sticky. Way better than Scrubzz. Plus, you can use them to clean your bike after cleaning yourself.
Carvin's Cove is good fun! Glad you enjoyed your time! Most unfortunately, however, you did miss OG. Cheers and safe travels! And yeah, Just the Right Gear rocks!
I miss seeing Sara's perspective on the trails Brian rides.
It's weird how fast I got used to her being on the ride. She was fun to watch cruising on the trails with Brian.
I'm sure part of it is that I've been rooting for Brian to find someone for a long time, but Sara really did add a nice perspective to his rides too.
did sara go home?
@@davidjohnson-gy5zq Seems like it, but I haven't heard Brian say anything specific, so I'm not going to speculate.
@@davidjohnson-gy5zq It's possible she had to go back to work in the office in Atlanta. So Brian is doing the 50 state shred while she's working, but really he hasn't said anything about it either way.
Should have done the OG gauntlet, that is the jump line there and it is pretty awesome. Also, Stokesville by harrisonburg has some great trails, pocahontas in richmond, and fountain head in northern va. Pocahontas is where I live, 45 miles or so of singletrack (traditional and machine built), beautiful views, amazing features.
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Can't believe you were riding my local trails and I didn't get to meet you. Hopefully you will come back and ride again.Thanks for giving away our secret! ;)
As someone from Virginia I was offended by the hillbilly comment....looked to see where he was and realized he was absolutely correct.
Almost spit my lunch out when you said "shooting squirrels... with a .50 cal sniper rifle " 🤣😆🤣
The squirrel Would be gone they were probably shooting the squirrels with 22s
They would turn into red mist
Hahahaha that intro had me cracking up
Dude, you should’ve ridden OG. It’s a great jump line off the ridge top. Carvins Cove is my go to when up at Smith Mtn Lake.
Lots of good BKXC rants in this video! Love it!
I rode these trails last weekend and had a blast. You were correct when stating how well made and maintained they are. Gnarly Flow! And the climbs require grit and major focus. Thanks for the video which inspired me to visit these trails.
I find these videos so freaking calming lol. I live an hour and a half from Roanoke and it's so rad.
Going down Trough is a blast!
Great Video Love the track and bike.
Carvins Cove is a great destination for riding. The climb up Hi-dee-ho is a decent challenge and Gauntlet and Hi-Dee-ho are a fun down. There are definitely some fun trails there. I’ve heard good things about Dragons Back, which is a different spot. Mill Mtn in Roanoke also has some decent trails. Great to see you in VA.
Bummer you didn't make it to OG Line. It's a machine built jump trail at the top of this trail system. It runs parallel to Royalty down the ridge, then merges into another trail so you get both machine built flow/jump and hand built singletrack in the same run. That trail and Royalty are my personal favorites at Carvin's Cove.
OG, Gaunt and Royalty are definitely the best in my opinion.
Once you get to MD- a sleeper pick for good trails is Little Gunpowder. It’s about an hour from White Clay Creek in Delaware too- some awesome riding
awesome-riding my home trails!
Welcome to Virginia MTB, where even the down-hills are up-hill!
Brian, now that was a rad trail, all the twists and turns, also very fast & narrow. yes very cool.
Your video's just seem to be getting better & better, Kudos to you. Enjoy this very much. Thanks
Be safe and be careful.
Great way to kick off a Monday Brian!🤘🚵♂️
Welcome to VIRGINIA!🚵♀️🚵♂️🤙
If you’re ever back in VA, you should check out Fountainhead Regional Park!
NOVA
Bryce bike park or Massanutten
Charlottesville is pretty nice also
I love riding Carvins Cove and the Gauntlet is a blast!
My hometown trails. Beens riding there for 30+ years, and things have changed dramatically, although the core DH trails were always there. Steve owns Just The Right gear, good guy! He gave me my first job at a mother outdoor retailer back in the 90's.
Brian, if you come toward NoVA (Lorton, Fairfax, Alexandria), look me up! We have Fountainhead, Bull Run, Meadowood, Laurel Hill... Some decent local stuff, and it has been hot as hell here recently... As you are likely finding out!
@BKXC on your way to Maryland, come thru Richmond and hit Pocahontas State Park, head north and hit the Ridgeline Trail in Fredericksburg
Your cartographer comment is spot on!
I’m sad I’m just finding this now…what an epic series. Thanks so much for posting and letting us follow along. If you’re ever in northeast Tennessee, hit me up!
If you’re coming to northern IL, you need to check out sternes woods and fen. It’s more of walking trails but nobody really walks out there so it’s great for mountain biking. There’s little easy trails all the way up to steep jump trails. Sadly it’s kind of a small system of trails but if your into skinny, one bike trails, it should be perfect for you.
Can’t wait for you to ride here in Vermont! Kingdom trails in the NEK is the place to go, hope to see you there! So much to choose from depending on what type of riding your looking for. East haven area has some epic decents I've been enjoying of late not a bad place to start. Good luck to ya, love the vids!
Man, right in my backyard (almost, relatively speaking!)! I wish I had known you were heading our way! With its IMBA Silver Ride Center designation, Roanoke has been enjoying a moment with regards to its cycling. Proud of it! Thanks for hitting us up on your grand tour!!
Just the right Gear is awesome. We have some good bike shops here in Roanoke. Underdog Bikes is a great one too. Awesome video!!
My home trails!
Hey Brian, I think you should consider the signage relative to where you are. A black diamond in much of the states is like a blue intermediate in Colorado or Utah. The Rocky mountains is a whole level of difficulty over many other places...
About your ventilation issue, get a set of window vent shades. You can then leave your windows cracked and even if it rains, you won't have to worry about water getting in. You might have to make a set of custom fit screens to keep out the bugs at night, but it would be worth it. With your roof fan on, you would get some air flow and not be basically pulling a vacuum.
If you go up towards Charlottesville on highway 29, you go through Amherst county with one of the prettiest college campuses in the USA called sweet briar College. They have tones of trails.
Just rode here on my way from my new home in Charleston, SC to my original home in” Pennsyltucky, Hillybilly Country”, PA. Pretty awesome trails! Keep it up , man!
Love the Willamette Mountain Mercantile hat in the background.
Nice to see you out and about in Virginia. Seeing you humbled, makes me feel a little less weak!
It has been extremely hot here in the last week or so. Hope you were able to visit before the heat wave. You should plan a ride here in the fall sometime during the fall color change. It's absolutely amazing scenery and the cooler temperature promotes epic rides.
Glad you made it to Carvins Cove! One of my favorite places! Should still check out Reddish Knob.
Those trails are gorgeous, gonna give it a try once things calmed down
Just rode this place today. Hideeho climb was no joke. Hardest climb I've ever done for sure
Thanks for coming buy Brian It’s been a tuff year for me this year only been twice to the cove this year with out the gym May leg strength has suffer hopefully next year I catch you next year look up rock n roll trail it not on the map yet but look it up
If you haven’t hit WV yet I’d highly recommend Snowshoe, also if you haven’t hit PA I’d recommend Frick Park, North Park, and Alameda Park near Pittsburgh, the trails aren’t half bad
Looks like an awesome trail
You could spend month or two riding trails off the I 81 corridor in Virginia. Just a couple are Sherando lake and Douthat SP. While you are in Roanoke check out the Blacksburg trails. Staunton/Harrisburg area is a must. If you come East, Lynchburg has Candlers Mt and Peaks view park. Farmville has the High Bridge Trail with some sweet single track. Richmond has Pocahontas SP Ride Center and the downtown James River System. Then York River SP and Freedom Park closer to Williamsburg.
I don’t know if you will read this, but when you visit Pennsylvania you should ride Trexler Nature preserve. They have great flow trails and they are easy to navigate. Also in the area there is Mt. Penn trails. Both places are on Trail Forks. Thanks.
pretty sweet looking area these trails in virginia by the looks of it..
Excellent job Sir
Stay safe have fun , thanks for the 50 state shred !
Get up to Front Royal VA and ride the Elizabeth Furnace trails. Some of the east coast’s best.
Carvin's Cove is on my list since I ride in VA, but I haven't been down there yet - looks like I'll enjoy it when I do. I typically ride in the George Washington National Forest and it is super chunky there and since the forest is so big there are tons and tons of trails to ride. If you ride VA again in the future and want lots of mileage and suffering with your pleasure I suggest the Wild Oak Trail.
If you come to PA, hit up Weiser State Park. The local Susquehanna Mountain Biking Association (SAMBA) had been cleaning up the trails and making additions with a few new rock gardens. Or you can go up to Blue Mountain Bike Park which has some nice flowy tracks and of course a lift.
When you get to New Hampshire and you want to check out somewhere that’s not Highland must ride North Conway
The funniest thing ever is that everyone just goes to the comment to get first place in the comments with out even watching the video 😂😅😁
Everybody is too self absorbed these days. It's a selfish act to comment "1st". They don't even mention anything relevant about the video.
Great stuff, Brian! Looks like some super fun trails.
You should get a small roof top A/C unit installed. Then anywhere you stop that has electric, which most campgrounds have, you can sleep comfortably. They also make them that are heat & A/C combined for the cold places you travel. Just a thought. I have worked outside in the heat most of my life and I don't want my house to be hot when I get home. Keep doin' what you do!!
you've got to check out stokesville if you ever come back to virginia it's amazing
Shoulda hit the western slope in Shenandoah, great mountainbike park and right next to massanutten
You can always take showers at a Flying j, Pilot or Loves. Only costs $12 and you earn free showers when filling up with diesel. They are literally everywhere, usually pretty clean as well.
When you get to MD patapsco is one of the best places to ride
I am excited to see what you find in Delaware. There’s almost nothing here. I started watching your videos a few weeks ago when I got a new job that will bring me to Texas, where I fully intend to deep dive into mtb. Safe travels.
When you come to Kentucky, you should hit up “knucklehead” loop in Versailles for some fun rocky trail. I would also highly recommend sugar camp mountain for some real riding!🤙
Awesome Fast Trails Out There! 🚲💨💨✌🏼 Good riding & the terrain almost looks familiar on some parts of the trails 🧐
Reddish near Harrisonburg is the best DH in Virginia. Check it out.
When you get to WV try out Cooper's Rock or Valley Falls. They have some trails that will definitely test your abilities. If you want something that is less packed with people, Wattersmith Memorial Park in Lost Creek, WV has some really nice trails as well. All three have had races held there, Valley Falls and Cooper's Rock has had more than Wattersmith. Wattersmith has a bike wash, bike repair area, and nice facilities.
Awesome trails Brian. Great video as usual. Hey bro you couldn't sleep because you were missing Sara! 🤘🏽😎
That’s awesome! your in my city I love the trails here, carvings cove has like 60 miles of mtb trails glad to see you liked them well the few you rode. Lol that’s why I have not moved from Roanoke yet, the mountain biking is too good. Mill mountain also has a lot of great trails.
@David Martin Have you been to Douthat? I heard is is pretty great, any "local"knowledge on it.
@@mtbjd3046 I've directed 24 Middle Mountain Mommas at Douthat. I'm old tho. bikeva.com/middle-mountain-momma-2019/
@@mtbjd3046well I am just now seeing this comment 3 years later.😂 I have not rode there have you rode there yet?
Where my va riders at
Yeah but the flat part of the state :|
Extreme southwest Virginia here......definitely not flat here!
MTB4 LIFE I am from West Virginia
🙋🏻♂️ chesapeake
Nova: want to get out and explore more trails in VA. Just need to get a bed setup in my 4Runner.
Had you been to Fountain Head Regional Park MTB trail yet?
I had not been to and did not know there is one down in Roanoke........ But there is one in the northern area and its name is Fountainhead Regional Park, MTB trail and it has ...pretty good stamina challenging trail.......give it a visit if you are still around the DMV area (Deleware, Maryland, Virginia)
You should visit Bryce bike park, one of the few dh parks we have in Va and trails are short but sweet. Highly recommend pickleback.
Omg my hometown! I wanted to bring my bike next visit to see how my trails would've been.
Check out fountainhead park in Fairfax VA or Bryce Bike Park in Basye VA
You should hit up blue mountain in palmerton when you come up here to pa. It’s a downhill trail with a lift access
Man If you come back up to Carvin's I'll happily tag along. I guarantee Ill gas out first, bull Ill ride down whatever after I take my bike for a walk to get to the top. Im over by Blacksburg, so I usually just go hit the Pandapas Pond trail area because its right by work. I've actually never been to Carvin's cove. I havent gone there by myself because I generally dont realize that Im going faster than my skill level/gear until I turn into a lawn dart.
Hopefully, you hit up Frederick or Patapsco when you get to MD.
YES!
PA rides to check out: Rattling Creek Trail System in Lykens, Pa; Jake’s Rocks Warren, PA; Roth Rock State College, Pa! #painandpleasure
Wildcat Gap in Rothrock, Tussey Mountain, and Bald Eagle State Forest has some awesome trails as well. Miss the trails around State College
I cant wait for you to come thru wisconsin
Where would you recommend? Levis is good, La Crosse is good, Madison has some really good riding. I haven't been up to Wausau or the far north, but I hear there's some great riding up there.
@@foofy4494 In Eau Claires, Pinehurst has some really good trails with alot of jumps, Also in Eau Claire, lowes creek has tons and tons of trial systems.
Damn dude, I would’ve guessed you’d be using a garmin or tomtom with all the remote areas you visit seeing as they don’t need cell signal. Definitely worth the $100 as a back up.
Love how he just cuts past him missing the biggest doubles on Royalty, those are so fun
VA!!!
If you’re still in Virginia I high recommend Pocahontas State Park in Chesterfield Virginia. The single track is fantastic all the trails are maintain by the people of RVA.
As good as it is and how much I love it. I think it’s just too small to make something interesting there
Theres a really nice mid length article about the evolution of Roanoke's trail on freehub magazine: freehubmag.com/articles/magic-city
You have to hit Frederick Watershed "SHED" if you are in MD plus Patapsco. It has 200+ miles of trails
Thanks for the great content!!!
If your still in Virginia and want to hit some more jumps go down to falling creek in bentonville. There are some good jump lines there