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Riding Scotland's 10th Highest Mountain

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McTrail Rider

McTrail Rider

Күн бұрын

Do This Ride - / strava
Ben Lawers and Ben Ghlas provide some of the best mountain descents to be had in Scotland, so when Rob asked to do a mountain, it was a no brainer of a decision.
We somehow managed to get a good window of weather as well, which was an added bonus.
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Пікірлер: 78
@kevinw1129
@kevinw1129 Ай бұрын
I’ve been following you for about two years Andrew and based on this and other recent videos your bike handling skills have improved massively. I can’t believe the hills you’re riding down! 😮👏👏👏👏
@McTrailRider
@McTrailRider Ай бұрын
Thanks Kevin, I do feel that the last couple of years have been good for my progression. I do love mountain biking for that, there’s always room to improve.
@kevinw1129
@kevinw1129 Ай бұрын
@@McTrailRider Seeing you go over the handle bars reminded me of my riding style! 🤣🤣
@roberttobin194
@roberttobin194 16 күн бұрын
Wow that was great Andrew, the technical riding on Ben Lawers was hugely impressive well done mate!
@markdavis8430
@markdavis8430 Ай бұрын
I’ve been living in England for the past 7 years There literally no mountains within 100 mile of me I grew up in Stirling surrounded by hills Man a miss Scotland ✌️
@johnbruce4030
@johnbruce4030 Ай бұрын
Excellent. Very well done both. I was most impressed with you awaiting an audience prior to your rather stylish 'dismount'! Nice.
@RobertGill-sc7tv
@RobertGill-sc7tv 16 күн бұрын
Outstanding down them hills , your so lucky to have so many different quality trails ! And your claymore is so good on them 👍🏼
@Jfree68
@Jfree68 Ай бұрын
Fantastic scenery as usual. The dynamic between mtbers and hikers seems pretty chill in your neck of the woods. I can’t recall ever seeing a negative interaction in one of your vids……there must be something in the water. Thanks for the vid
@McTrailRider
@McTrailRider Ай бұрын
I’ve only ever had two of the bad interactions out of thousands. We’re pretty chill up here.
@Mugtree
@Mugtree Ай бұрын
Absolutely love this video and your skills 👍👍👍. Funny drive past here on Monday and thought of you. I definitely need to ride this
@udoheinrich4497
@udoheinrich4497 2 күн бұрын
Those steps nearby the top are looking very steep😮and you roll them just like a regular staircaise😅Shish i got to push my riding forward😁 great Vid go ahead Andrew😊
@ragnornorse1507
@ragnornorse1507 Ай бұрын
Surpassed yourself yet again, awesome bit of filming keep up the good work👍
@SAMTB
@SAMTB Ай бұрын
Great ride, beautiful location!! That decent looks exhausting
@johnbrown3951
@johnbrown3951 Ай бұрын
Another film of your adventures filmed superbly, putting your skill levels on show and the beauty of Scotland's wilderness and high peaks. Unfortunately I have to disagree with you re the ghosts having encountered one on a riverbank near Peterhead. In the early hours of a morning sea trout fishing, whereby to try and discount my eyes deceiving me and that of my fellow fisherman I poked my 10ft rod towards the apparition and it passed right through. We beat a hasty retreat and I never returned to that pool and found out later that was the reason why the old timers stayed clear also. Around that period I had another encounter with a ghost but it was my granny coming back to check on her young great grandson who woke up and started chatting to what he described as the lady in the corner who had met him once when he was 2 weeks old but he described exactly the type of clothes she used to wear i.e. a housecoat. That did not spook me at all but gave me great comfort unlike the encounter on the river. Enjoy the bothy I am sure it will be fine just don't go on your own.
@horschti
@horschti Ай бұрын
I like this landscape and the video. Great.
@McTrailRider
@McTrailRider Ай бұрын
Many thanks!
@scotlandmyhome7484
@scotlandmyhome7484 Ай бұрын
Brilliant another big mountain day ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 some speed at the bottom like😬
@markking8274
@markking8274 Ай бұрын
That was a master class in riding mountains. Stunning views and beautifully filmed.
@stevenparker4378
@stevenparker4378 Ай бұрын
Awesome video Andrew. Probably my favorite one yet! Going full time has certainly made a massive impact on your riding! Great to see you getting more and more comfortable with the super techy stuff. Also Kudo's for the responsible drone use up top, most people wouldn't have cared and stuck it in the air anyway 👍
@neilbower123
@neilbower123 Ай бұрын
Good to see you bailing one over the handlebars. Makes you seem like one of us after all. Great vid again
@docspuddin
@docspuddin Ай бұрын
I did this last year and trust me you made it look easy , fair play Andy
@HighsandFlows
@HighsandFlows Ай бұрын
Agreed! 👍
@McTrailRider
@McTrailRider Ай бұрын
Yeah, it’s hard to convey the steepness on camera.
@anneslambert3369
@anneslambert3369 Ай бұрын
Great video again, been following a while. What skills, it looks steep on GoPro so must be very! Love the scenery and peak spotting shots too. Can't wait to get back ro Scotland this summer (dont mention the midges!) but i think ill be hiking this one before biking it, many years skills progression for me, if i ever get that good I'd be super satisfied! But its inspiring seeing your rides and progress.
@Aboutaweekago1787
@Aboutaweekago1787 Ай бұрын
Just brilliant Andrew 🍻 loved watching that.
@johndarch5439
@johndarch5439 Ай бұрын
Great video yet again. Looking forward to Ben Alder!
@McTrailRider
@McTrailRider Ай бұрын
Cheers. I’m looking forward to it too.
@blackmac1970
@blackmac1970 Ай бұрын
Wow. Bike skills are coming along nicely. Great ride.
@thebikerepairshopformby
@thebikerepairshopformby Ай бұрын
Enjoyed watching that, although I did feel a bit “twitchy bum” watching the steep rough top sections, didn’t want you going OTB. Well ridden 👍
@andrewnorris5415
@andrewnorris5415 Ай бұрын
Agreed same in N England. Usually at the solstice I have memories of many great summer rides and camping out in warm weather. Have none! One silver lining is I hope the usual winter lows/blues will not be so bad! I may enjoy winter more. Will see!
@paulcockram9151
@paulcockram9151 Ай бұрын
Wow, I enjoyed that ride sitting on my arse in Dalkeith. Even with the camera flattening some of those turns look impossible. Good Work!
@Govermentsound
@Govermentsound Ай бұрын
Wowser 👏🏾
@samdexter2922
@samdexter2922 Ай бұрын
Great video as always and your endo skills are strong! I'm planning on doing this over the weekend if the weather plays ball, is it best done as an out and back or skirting round the bottom of Beinn Ghlas, from watching your vids you've done both? TIA
@Peasedotcom
@Peasedotcom Ай бұрын
Great riding, great dronage.
@A_AAA232
@A_AAA232 Ай бұрын
Awesome riding and video Andrew, some great views - good to see you smash that lower section and big skills on the chunk at the top - one glance at the lady and OTB :) always happens!! cheers
@McTrailRider
@McTrailRider Ай бұрын
That lower section is so much fun!
@bendenisereedy7865
@bendenisereedy7865 Ай бұрын
Did we see you two doing this on 2 June '23? I biked down mountains on 26" wheel full rigids then hardtails from 1988 to 2009 before going over to the road so have never ridden a bike with 29" wheels but even if I owned one, my gonads certainly aren't large enough to ride that kind of stuff. One question though: isn't it easier to get off the back and ride down the grass? Lawers and Glen Lyon is my favourite ride but strictly on my climbing tarmac bike.
@k9kayaks
@k9kayaks Ай бұрын
Always beautiful views from your drone shots ❤️🚵🏻
@McTrailRider
@McTrailRider Ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@carlknight8181
@carlknight8181 Ай бұрын
Well riden Mc great vid and drone shots 👍
@McTrailRider
@McTrailRider Ай бұрын
Thanks Carl
@HighsandFlows
@HighsandFlows Ай бұрын
Jeez, that last section was fast Andrew!
@McTrailRider
@McTrailRider Ай бұрын
Such a good bit that 👌
@gazdavies6215
@gazdavies6215 Ай бұрын
Great skills Andy.
@McTrailRider
@McTrailRider Ай бұрын
Thanks Gaz😊
@rhettetherington1351
@rhettetherington1351 Ай бұрын
Another superb video. Incredible riding and awesome scenery. So wish I didn't live about 9 hours drive away. Not that I could ride it but the walk would be good . Cheers!
@McTrailRider
@McTrailRider Ай бұрын
Yeah, that’s a bit of a drive for sure 😬
@marcusFZ6
@marcusFZ6 Ай бұрын
That was very tasty and some nice riding, even the small OTB. That last lower section was nice and flowy
@McTrailRider
@McTrailRider Ай бұрын
The last bit is soo good👌
@royunderwood7514
@royunderwood7514 Ай бұрын
Your technical trails make mine look like a bird walkers trail. Great riding and video.
@McTrailRider
@McTrailRider Ай бұрын
This one is definitely at the upper end of technical.
@oc1rob
@oc1rob Ай бұрын
I was there when you had summer!!🤣😂 Beginning on may BH weekend!! 😜
@ceriway380
@ceriway380 Ай бұрын
That looks a brilliant spot ,challenging for man and bike.😊
@McTrailRider
@McTrailRider Ай бұрын
Definitely challenging
@rupertbrock417
@rupertbrock417 Ай бұрын
I’d be flat out walking some of that let alone riding it
@Paulmtb
@Paulmtb Ай бұрын
Great video..looking at buying a drone. What drone are you using? Looks great
@McTrailRider
@McTrailRider Ай бұрын
I’m using the dji Air 3
@DizRidesMtb
@DizRidesMtb Ай бұрын
That was a Quality vid rite ther dude . RESPECT BRUVA, Class ridin mate n great trails n super views n even falling for the lady's eh 😂😂😂
@McTrailRider
@McTrailRider Ай бұрын
I totally fell for her 😂
@DizRidesMtb
@DizRidesMtb Ай бұрын
@@McTrailRider Lucky her bruv. U even crash well too tho lol
@garyboyle695
@garyboyle695 Ай бұрын
​@@McTrailRiderDid she say anything to you?
@TheCrippo
@TheCrippo Ай бұрын
Are you using a Mini 4 Pro? Getting good results with that drone, I have one myself and I have had to glue the shoulder buttons to stop pressing them when I put the controller in my bag. I notice you seem to move the drone into different positions whilst still using Active Track. I use the sun visor to disable my joysticks…I notice you have removed yours. Would love to know any other tot bits of useful advice E you might have as I’m going to Moab in September and looking at doing some epic droning whilst there….although my videos are not a patch on yours.
@McTrailRider
@McTrailRider Ай бұрын
I’m using the Air 3, it seems to be the best for following at the moment. The mesh pocket of the inside of my backpack is the perfect size for the controller on its side, which helps me out a lot👍
@hardtaillife4071
@hardtaillife4071 Ай бұрын
I planted the pretty girl. You’re welcome.
@sourmash54
@sourmash54 Ай бұрын
How long does a ride like this actually take you? Round-trip
@McTrailRider
@McTrailRider Ай бұрын
I think my moving time was a little over 2 hours, but there was plenty of stopping to be honest.
@Andy_Holbrook332
@Andy_Holbrook332 Ай бұрын
@@McTrailRidercan I clarify that all the descent we see in this film (& others), you’ve climbed (with the bike obviously)? Hill climbing these mountains is hard enough. To ride, carry, push a bike up wearing bike shoes(!), and then have enough energy left to descend safely is just amazing.
@monkeygirl8744
@monkeygirl8744 23 күн бұрын
Where the fook are you?!?
@brianbathgate4944
@brianbathgate4944 Ай бұрын
Superb man - brilliant riding! I walked Ben Lawers a few yrs ago but not got the kahoonas or the skills to take a bike up it :-). Good work. I did the Ben Alder loop back in March, was awesome. The hike a bike after the 2nd Bothy was a bugger with an ebike and in the snow, but cracking single track. Vid below 👍 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nbqGZreb27zbnI0.htmlsi=-wQkh8TXgLu9Kkpg
@McTrailRider
@McTrailRider Ай бұрын
Very nice cinematic edit 👌 The route did look really good👍
@brianbathgate4944
@brianbathgate4944 Ай бұрын
@@McTrailRider thanks man :-). No idea of Ben Alders bikeable or not but the loop was a cracking day out :-)
@StevePayne-c3u
@StevePayne-c3u Ай бұрын
what a island? England TOP
@garyboyle695
@garyboyle695 Ай бұрын
It's Scotland and not England.
@camperp195
@camperp195 Ай бұрын
Seriously epic trail andrew,drone shots were awesome!🤙
@McTrailRider
@McTrailRider Ай бұрын
Thanks buddy
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