Everyone Told Me Not To Ride This Mountain

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Ай бұрын

Do This Ride - / strava
I've passed Ben More so many times I couldn't even count, and it's alway looked like an awesome, prominent mountain.
I did look into whether it was ridable or not a while ago. Overwhelmingly, the advice was to not even bother trying. I headed that advice for a few years until I just had to find out for myself.
Turns out, everyone was right, it's horrible to ride!
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@FrancisBrooks-ob2ny Ай бұрын

Sod that. One of the most strenuous hills I’ve done in a long career in the Scottish Hills. Well done.

@McTrailRider Ай бұрын

It really is a brute of a mountain 💪

@gerardmccabe5798 Ай бұрын

Ignore reply stuck on this page seeing if I put something on it let’s me out

@evilrslade Ай бұрын

Far too spicy for me, but great job riding that! Amazing scenery and photography as usual. Top stuff.

@McTrailRider Ай бұрын

Much appreciated 😊

@outlandishmtb Ай бұрын

That looked like a good full body work out! The views were the reward I'd say, well done.

@camperp195 Ай бұрын

Wow,awesome ride coupled with some seriously amazing scenery Great job andrew!

@McTrailRider Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@tomscally2022 Ай бұрын

Wow! You have so got that drone geography lesson sorted! Amazing pictures, and WHAT a ride! Well done for staying aboard!

@gazdavies6215 Ай бұрын

That was intense! Full credit for giving it a really good go. Great show of skills and endurance. If you don't have a go.... you don't know... Very well done mate v

@a8f235 28 күн бұрын

Most people will tell us what *_not_* to do, and little of what *_to do..._* This is why we in general should do more of what most tell us *_not_* to do because mostly it's just them telling themselves it's impossible which most of the times are just lies. We'll never get anywhere without just placing both feet right into a challenge and gain our own experience, so you're doing the right thing in this video. Keep on pushing limits.

@A_AAA232 Ай бұрын

Wow - big skills getting up and riding down that one Andrew, proper hardcore MTB for real! awesome video, big skills mate and oh yeh...great views :) nice one

@McTrailRider Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 🤘

@rhettetherington1351 Ай бұрын

Amazing to be able to ride any of that. What awesome places you show us. Thanks.

@McTrailRider Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@HD-dz4uk Ай бұрын

I think I've just watched a barely controlled fall, Absolutely insane but brilliant and watchable. I'll not be attempting to walk or ride it, I've seen it up close that will do for me. Fantastic effort 👍cheers.

@Thepoeticmtbr_The_poetic_mtbr Ай бұрын

Mr McT youve done it again. Stunning vid and it really does show your riding skills 🌞😎

@McTrailRider Ай бұрын

Thanks buddy 👍

@Bloody_Nora Ай бұрын

Top effort there lad 💪, you should list your full pro setting in description awesome footage 👌

@McTrailRider Ай бұрын

I really should

@scotlandmyhome7484 Ай бұрын

Epic yet again & why you are No1 on KZfaq ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@McTrailRider Ай бұрын

There’s making good videos, and then there’s pandering to the algorithm. I’ll just stick to the first one 👍

@scotlandmyhome7484 Ай бұрын

@@McTrailRider please do as your a natural and catering from the real consumer ;) 👍

@julienimmo2165 Ай бұрын

Amazing footage

@trevoredensor7114 Ай бұрын

Ten out of ten for commitment and endevour Andrew....but you never give anything less 👍 and you've ensured that all of us sane mtbr's will definitely not be attempting Ben More any time soon 😨😨🤣👍👍

@McTrailRider Ай бұрын

All or nothing😜 Now you know not to bother.

@ceriway380 Ай бұрын

Got to admire your willingness to give a go , but a plus that you're seeing views that most of us will never see ,👍

@McTrailRider Ай бұрын

Not a great ride, but no regrets 👍

@streetpigeonmtb Ай бұрын

Screw that 😂 Well done Andrew. Great technical riding as always.

@McTrailRider Ай бұрын

Cheers Jamie 😊

@garyalexander3281 Ай бұрын

Years ago walked up Ben More - that was hard enough! Some amazing control skills coming down suprised didnt see smoke from brakes lol, Yeah wont be riding this any time soon but some things are at least worth trying even if not recommended, thanks for sharing!

@McTrailRider Ай бұрын

I actually burnt my arm on the front disc half way down. They were cooking!

@rogereheadbyrne4790 Ай бұрын

This is the kind of Mountain people climb for enlightenment! Great Video Andrew! your arms must have ached, it looked exhausting!👍

@McTrailRider Ай бұрын

I did have an achy back the next day, probably from the climb to be honest.

@chrisgell9052 Ай бұрын

I can't decide if I'm more impressed with you shouldering the bike all the way UP Ben More or riding (most) of the way back down it. Without doubt, it's one of the most relentless and arduous slopes of any Scottish Mountain. Never ending. Great video though, as always.

@McTrailRider Ай бұрын

It’s an incredible mountain! I’m glad I finally climbed it.

@the_Monkee Ай бұрын

And you never got one shot of the wheel barrow! 😉 balls of steel. Fair play, that looked nasty on the way up nevermind back down

@McTrailRider Ай бұрын

Nasty the whole way through 😜

@NextLevelRiding Ай бұрын

that was epic! Love the drone shots! Maybe the new Fort William!? 🤣

@McTrailRider Ай бұрын

A downhill race in it would be interesting 😂

@NextLevelRiding Ай бұрын

@@McTrailRider 😧

@cb6866 Ай бұрын

Andrew....that was incredible !! The first backdrop and drones shots were ...holy shit , moments for me anyway ! Thank you for that, agIN .

@McTrailRider Ай бұрын

I’m super pleased with how that opening shot worked out 🤘

@cb6866 Ай бұрын

@@McTrailRider understandably Be well !!

@taffycymroukmtb9073 Ай бұрын

🚴 Great Stuff buddy enjoyed the Video 😉🤙🤙

@McTrailRider Ай бұрын

Cheers Taffy 👍

@TrailTrackerSwitzerland Ай бұрын

No one is ever going to accuse you of taking the easy route! I’m impressed 💪

@McTrailRider Ай бұрын

There will be someone who will 😜

@thebikeyear1969 Ай бұрын

fantastic views , looks a tough down

@McTrailRider Ай бұрын

Both are true 😜

@glenra123 Ай бұрын

You're shorts were Grey, mine would of been Brown 😂 Epic as Ever 🤌

@McTrailRider Ай бұрын

😂😂

@gerardmccabe5798 Ай бұрын

Fair play have it a good go not a lot of flow on that great photography as usual👍

@McTrailRider Ай бұрын

Absolutely zero flow 😂

@Jfree68 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the ride along. She was a molar rattler for sure. Walking away without an OTB is a big win. Cheers

@McTrailRider Ай бұрын

No otb is definitely a win in my book.

@Mugtree Ай бұрын

Still it looks amazing. Well done. Thought you rode it well

@McTrailRider Ай бұрын

Thanks buddy 😊

@Scotnish4U Ай бұрын

Well done Andy. Brutal

@McTrailRider Ай бұрын

🤙

@lozbowden7525 Ай бұрын

You don't ken until you try. You tried...and now you ken. Solid effort. Kudos.

@McTrailRider Ай бұрын

Couldn’t have said it better myself 👍

@kisilvan Ай бұрын

Yep won't be biking that one. Well done for trying it though

@McTrailRider Ай бұрын

Yeah, don’t bother 😂

@bipedalame Ай бұрын

I still have nightmares about walking up Ben More last summer in horizontal raining. Can see the summit from my front windows in Castlemilk

@McTrailRider Ай бұрын

The weather make such a difference, it can really ruin your day at times 😬

@elektrikmaus Ай бұрын

14:13 I’m gonna get a beer 🍺 😎

@shaune2027 Ай бұрын

Hi mc trail rider. Any chance on doing a video on a selection of rides what you recommend for us holiday goers. Location and difficulty and such. (Mc trip advisor) thanks in advance if you do one.

@McTrailRider Ай бұрын

It’s something I have considered for sure, suppose I better get it done……this year, maybe.

@asacron Ай бұрын

Amazing scenery

@McTrailRider Ай бұрын

Very true 😍

@malcolmfrew7460 Ай бұрын

Yeah, get that f*cked. I've walked it before n never plan on doing it again, let alone on my bike. Well done for even attempting it.

@McTrailRider Ай бұрын

It’s a beast of a hill tbh

@malcolmfrew7460 Ай бұрын

@@McTrailRider aye yer not kidding. I walked it from the south over Stob Binnein. Even on the longer route in it was still hard going, similar weather too. I've followed in your tyre tracks a few times on Munro's, definitely won't be doing this one. 😀

@mauriceperry2165 Ай бұрын

Views are great. Fair play for trying it, but it looks one to walk ans nit ride for me.

@docspuddin Ай бұрын

Andy are you still using the hook a bike thingy , just wondering as shouldering isnt as fun as it used to be :) Fair effort on More though better than the 60 mph winds last I was up there

@EMTBnorthyorkshiredad Ай бұрын

Arms must of knacked by the end of that 😂.

@McTrailRider Ай бұрын

My lower back was a bit achy from the climb, but I somehow never get sore arms biking.

@Steven-zl7md 11 күн бұрын

I'm up in Scotland next month and would love to do a big mountain adventure type ride. That is not too hard to navigate. Any recommendations. A bit more flow that this one would be nice😂

@markyzxr Ай бұрын

Great looking video, spoilt unfortunately by the audio. I couldn't hear what you were saying. It's probably also, at least 50% my old ears!

@MTBScotland Ай бұрын

video highlights how much your riding has come on in the last couple of years.

@McTrailRider Ай бұрын

Didn’t feel that way at the time, but I associate what you’re saying😊

@cuddleme75467iojhhi Ай бұрын

What's the hardest one you rode this one was very hard but great to watch

@McTrailRider Ай бұрын

Is that this was the hardest one overall tbh

@TuckRob Ай бұрын

Well that was fairly ridiculous. Would have been worse without the ability to endo the switchbacks. I had a proper, full on inversion on Ben More that made it unforgettable for good reasons., unlike the guy I passed heading down to find a motorbike had crashed at speed into the back of his parked car. If that's a DJI controller you can get a third party flip up screen cover that works as a shade in strong sunlight and also folds down to protect it when you throw it in a rucksack. It also covers the joysticks so you don't have to unscrew them.

@McTrailRider Ай бұрын

Inversion for the win 😍 The sun cover for the controller is a good idea. Not something I thought I’d have to consider until this ride though.

@brianmcgregor1156 Ай бұрын

Fair play to you man ..

@McTrailRider Ай бұрын

Cheers

@RicardoPetrazzi Ай бұрын

....and, that's a pass for me - damn bro, you love the punishment 🤣

@McTrailRider Ай бұрын

I do love a suffer fest 😂

@TheDavidjakeson Ай бұрын

Is most of the weight difference between your Claymore & your Highlander II in the wheels? Sweet looking ride, by the way. I love Type 2 stuff like this.

@McTrailRider Ай бұрын

Correct, the biggest difference is in the wheels and tyres. Smaller fork and air shock also help.

@sigbearrr Ай бұрын

What cams did you use for this vid? and what drone? Awesome trip!

@McTrailRider Ай бұрын

I’m fully dji now, Action 4 for POV and the Air 3 drone. I’ve audio got the Pocket 3, it’s amazing!

@mitchwarren1600 Ай бұрын

The numbers on strava reveal how rough that really was !

@McTrailRider Ай бұрын

Yeah, the numbers are impressive for sure.

@dirtmerchantlover Ай бұрын

Good effort man, not for me that one 😂

@McTrailRider Ай бұрын

Me neither😂

@kyled121 Ай бұрын

Andy - Nutter! Great views though!

@McTrailRider Ай бұрын

Haha, views were great 😍

@spartanmtb2640 Ай бұрын

I’m in, you sold it to me 😂

@McTrailRider Ай бұрын

😂 good luck 😜

@Rosco0754 Ай бұрын

You looking damn lean at minute! Plus you must munch through so many brake pads and discs per year.

@McTrailRider Ай бұрын

Slimmest I’ve been for a very long time, glad someone noticed👍

@Rosco0754 Ай бұрын

@@McTrailRider I'm not flirting...just so you know 😄

@McTrailRider Ай бұрын

Yeah yeah, ok 😂

@FrancisBrooks-ob2ny Ай бұрын

By the way Ben Lui is a cracking climb but good luck cycling back down 😂😅

@McTrailRider Ай бұрын

Yeah, I thought as much 😬

@darrylhausman-pk8cq Ай бұрын

You're obviously a bloke who likes a bit of a challenge Andrew . That looked horrendous and in some parts pointless . Nevertheless it's now crossed off your to-do list . Make sure you check all the fastenings on the bike before the next ride

@McTrailRider Ай бұрын

This was maybe too much of a challenge 😂 The bike is solid, no issues 💪💪

@Spongeblunt Ай бұрын

I'm guessing this is how Brian felt when you took him out for his first taste of Scottish riding 😂

@gusrallim Ай бұрын

i walked down the entire descent with my bike once lol

@muzzmacc6411 Ай бұрын

Hey, Andy. I’m sure that you stormed past me on your hard tail, up the Kilpatricks (racks brain), 2011? Me, bright red cube, red anorak, ponytail down to my waist. So, will you be visiting the Kilpatricks anytime soon. Or insufficient gnar? If my knee wasn’t so tight, I’d approach from the car park at the devils pulpit. Sunny days👌😊👌😊

@McTrailRider Ай бұрын

Hmm, I don’t think that would have been me. I’ve only been there a couple of times, starting in 2017 I think. I do plan on going back at some point though.