Discovering Some of Scotland's Longest MTB Descents || Glencoe, Kinlochleven and Fort William

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2 жыл бұрын

In this episode of Scotty’s Scotland Showcase we’re in Lochaber! Lochaber is like a mini-Alp’s and is home to the biggest mountain in the UK, Ben Nevis. We’ll be riding at Glencoe Mountain Resort, climbing Binnein Mòr and exploring the trails at Fort William's, Nevis Range.
I’m back on my SCOTT Gambler and first off, we take on the rough Glencoe Red and Black. After, I jump on my Ransom and climb Binnein Mòr in search of big vistas but upon summiting, we get weathered out and have to make our way off the mountain. We finish by heading to explore Fort William's Nevis Range where I reminisce of racing in front of the home crowd at the 2009 and 2010 Downhill World Cup. Nevis Range has slowly been expanding its trail network so we checked out their Black, Top Chief and the all-new blue, Blue Doon!
This week's episode is all about reconnecting with nature and it couldn’t be easier to do than by bike. Lochaber is an amazing destination to get in to big landscapes, be it for an adventurous day out or lift accessed thanks to the offering in Glencoe and Fort William.
The entire series is being created carbon neutral. All our journey emissions will be offset and the advertising revenue generated from you watching this series will be split between planting more native trees in Scotland and the local trail associations.
Want to plant some trees for yourself: treesforlife.org.uk/groves/36...
#ScottysScotlandShowcase
All these rides are recorded on komoot so you can do them for yourself.
Collection link: bit.ly/SSSLochaber
This series has been made possible with the support of Shimano, komoot, Schwalbe, SCOTT Sports and Thule.
‪@RideShimano‬ ‪@komoot‬ ‪@SchwalbeBikeTires‬ ‪@scottsports‬ ‪@thule‬
Episode 1 - Perthshire, • The BEST Hand Built MT...
Episode 2 - Aberdeenshire, • The Finest Singletrack...
Episode 3 - The Cairngorms, • The Largest Variation ...
Episode 4 - North Highlands, • The 'Easiest' Adventur...
Episode 5 - Lochaber, • Discovering Some of Sc...
Episode 6 - The Tweed Valley, • This is Scotland's Big...
Directed and Produced by Scotty Laughland
Filmed by Glen Thomson + Rob Grew
Edited by Glen Thomson + Max Rendall
Still Imagery by Jonny Cook + Rob Grew
Archive imagery by Ian Linton
Graphics by Scott Muirhead

Пікірлер: 64

@davidoleary8720 Жыл бұрын

Dude, been off the saddle for 15years, since watching your videos youve inspired me to get back on and head for the hills. Starting small at Carron valley tomorrow. Loving the vids and more so the music selects! Nice one man

@JoesBikesUK 2 жыл бұрын

You and your team are putting together a very entertaining definitive guide to Scottish mountain biking. I'm loving every minute of it and look forward to the next one's.

@ScottyLaughland 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Joe! It’s really come together nicely and I’m super stoked, it’s been an effort alright but the viewer feedback has been great. One more to go!

@eszterdomina 10 ай бұрын

These are lovely, amazing pics, good craick and nice music. Not to talk about the skills 😂🎉🎉🎉

@ScottyLaughland 10 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@dan_frazer Жыл бұрын

This is a special one. Did it with JP and a few others around 5-6 years ago and it's always remained as one of the best rides I've ever done

@ScottyLaughland Жыл бұрын

That's ace to hear man you agree man!

@bachirsouccar8224 2 жыл бұрын

The landscape of this trail is awesome 😍

@ScottyLaughland 2 жыл бұрын

Binnein Mor is incredible just unbelievable!

@colinross3755 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video Scotty - doing Scotland proud 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💪

@ScottyLaughland 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Colin! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@SparkieMTB 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful location, Beautiful bikes captured in awesome quality. This is awesome!

@ScottyLaughland 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, stoked you’re enjoying it!

@jamesd5066 2 жыл бұрын

Rocky, technical and sketchy trails !!! But f.... clouds Super cool dh tracks , awesome And spray time before riding, lol 🤣🤣🤣 Great vidéo man , keep it un 👍👍👍

@ScottyLaughland 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you again James! Stoked you’re enjoying the series! Next one out today...

@CraigFyfe 2 жыл бұрын

A friend recommended your videos and wow they are great I've ridden quite a few of the trails you have mentioned as I'm from aberdeenshire but you've given me so many ideas too! and i was there in 2009 and 2010 at the fort william world champs who would of known 10 years later id be watching your vids haha i could tell you were good from the videos but didn't realise you were pro! epic! sorry for the long comment 🙃😂

@ScottyLaughland 2 жыл бұрын

Ahh cheers Craig, that’s so rad to hear! Since making these I’ve even learnt about so many more trails... Got me thinking for a season 2! Being back at the top of Nevis brings back plenty of amazing memories, here’s hoping the Fort can run next year.

@CraigFyfe 2 жыл бұрын

@@ScottyLaughland definitely season 2, maybe do a behind the scenes of how you film an episode? Would also love to see a van check! Yeah I hope so too!

@kwakaboy59 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Scotty, very talented;technical & fast riding in beautiful scenery. Looking forward to your next episode.

@ScottyLaughland 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, stoked you’re enjoying them! Out today at 4pm!!

@taffycymroukmtb9073 2 жыл бұрын

Great Stuff Scotty 😉 enjoyed the video buddy 😉🚴🏿‍♂️👌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👌

@ScottyLaughland 2 жыл бұрын

🙏🤙

@lukavsoundseeker1642 2 жыл бұрын

Ohh man! And another diamond of a episode! 👌

@ScottyLaughland 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Stoked it’s ticking boxes! One to go this week...

@eddieschouten6861 2 жыл бұрын

Love your content Scotty. You bring a fresh breeze of mtbing that is second none. You were good on your stint with GMBN but I reckon you’re even better doing it on your own with your own team. Keep up the great work 😎🇦🇺🤙

@ScottyLaughland 2 жыл бұрын

Ahh thank you Eddie! I’m super stoked to hear that. That’s really nice feedback!!🙏

@helmutdschulnigg5798 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! Thank you for that! You showed us so many types of riding with different bikes and the whole landscape was just amazing. Also your riding skills are unbelievably good! I am from Salzburg/Austria and used to big mountains but i didnt know that there are beautiful mountains in the UK as well. (:

@rabwardell758 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoying the series Scotty! Great job!

@ScottyLaughland 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers bru ✌️

@Yoda-em5mt 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Scotty you gave me goose bumps when you were reminiscing about your racing days really cool clip i,m a fair bit older same age as tomac and only just rode one of my old dh tracks from way back when and its still the same only the jumps seam smaller but there not look forward to the next one cheers mate from down under .

@ScottyLaughland 2 жыл бұрын

Ahh man, it brought back some incredible memories of riding in an incredible place! Happy riding dude! 🙌

@troymorrismtb3135 2 жыл бұрын

Another cracking video Scotty 😉

@ScottyLaughland 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Tony! 🙏

@scottmccann4509 2 жыл бұрын

Another masterpiece of MTBing!......How many more episodes have you got? as i'll have to give up work soon to go everywhere haha......On a slightly different note and renewable energy i noticed a few places have put free electric chargers at the MTB centres (Wolftrax and Glencoe i've noticed so far if like me you don't have land to plant trees but have an electric car haha)

@simmevolkers6867 2 жыл бұрын

those last descents through the woods.. so fast!

@ScottyLaughland 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you dude 🙏 so much fun’

@simmevolkers6867 2 жыл бұрын

@@ScottyLaughland I ride scott spark 900 rc team 2020. like it very much. have to adjust standard saddle and maybe bars and wheels.

@stewartleese5052 2 жыл бұрын

Love these videos. Highly polished, well shot and cut. Scotland is one of my MUST GO places. I'm starting to plan a two-week trip (Aug 2022) but it's not a proper bike trip (unfortunately) so my question is... What would be the 5 best places to ride for a 60 yr old with lots of years on the bike but doesn't do the big jumps and gaps. (Waiting for witty comments on that one) I prefer flow and technical trails but want to experience some of the beautiful wide-open vistas that Scotland has to offer. Oh yeah. I'd probably have to rent wherever I go. Any HELPFUL suggestions would be appreciated. Cheers

@ScottyLaughland 2 жыл бұрын

I’d suggest getting in touch with eGuide Scotland based in Aboyne. They can help with a hire bike and guiding services. As for my Top 5 it would be, Torridon, The Cairngorms, Ballater, Dunkeld and the Tweed Valley!!

@stewartleese5052 2 жыл бұрын

@@ScottyLaughland thank you for getting back to me. I will definitely contact them and check out your top 5. Super helpful. Cheers and may you always keep the rubber side down.

@brettmeikle 2 жыл бұрын

Good to hear you're motivated to put sustainability front and centre in the vid. Scotland is many things - beautiful, dramatic, even progressive in these days of populist bollocks - but it needs to properly engage with rewilding the Highlands, regenerate its impoverished ecology and get native woodland banking some of the carbon we all are responsible for. Gaun yersel' lad!

@ScottyLaughland 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brett! It’s been a learning curve alright and an eye opening one, more people need to know and knowledge is key...

@MTBScotland 2 жыл бұрын

The only problem is that just planting trees doesn't actually offset the carbon for years. carbon net zero is scientifically a load of spin to allow companies to continue to pollute the planet. Even if they were to go to carbon negative it still doesn't sort the problem of pumping out tons and tons of CO2 and CH4 into the atmosphere. The bottom line is money, companies don't want to spend it. Scotland currently produces 98% of its electricity by renewable sources but we are still using gas in our homes. Electric cars are still far too expensive and the infrastructure of charging points is piss poor. I'd switch in a heart beat. At the moment PIHV give a short range that most people can actually use (my round trip to school is 14miles a day).

@malkymurray5409 2 жыл бұрын

Once again top notch, love to see a video of all the dodgie bits(no edits) over the series, just to prove yer human 😉

@ScottyLaughland 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I’m really chuffed with the response and how it’s turned out.

@samueldekruijf2305 2 жыл бұрын

Epic!! Once again epic footage and really nice storytelling! I have a question tho, which bikes are you riding in the series? The Spark and Gambler are distinctive but what about the Ransom/Genius? Cheers!

@ScottyLaughland 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Spark, Ransom and Gambler in this series, I felt the new 22 Spark and Genius blurred a little and wanted to showcase the capabilities of the Spark and so far it’s amazed me... Stoked to hear you’re enjoying the series. One more to go next Thursday!

@martinkleber6292 2 жыл бұрын

Nice i have a gambler and a ransom eride and thinking of buying a 3 bike which want you prefer?next year a new genius line the new spark?

@samueldekruijf2305 2 жыл бұрын

@@ScottyLaughland That is an approval on my dream bike haha! With you ripping on the Spark convinced me, that is all I need :)

@garyfincher2948 Жыл бұрын

Hi Scotty, great vids and fantastic content👍🏼 I'm in the market for a new backpack. I can't find the one you use & mentioned would you mind letting me know the model name/ number. Cheers Gary

@ScottyLaughland Жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary! Stoked you’ve enjoyed the content and series. I’m running the Thule Rail 12L here. They also do a slightly smaller 8L and a larger 18L. Highly recommend them, they’re light weight and comfy - the ‘pro’ version also has a back plate built in!!

@garyfincher2948 Жыл бұрын

@@ScottyLaughland Thanks Scotty much appreciated 👍

@bachirsouccar8224 2 жыл бұрын

What schwalbe tyres are you running on the ransom and the gambler ?

@ScottyLaughland 2 жыл бұрын

Got a Magic Mary and a Big Betty. Both are Super Downhill Casing and Ultra Soft compound!

@David-kf6qc 2 жыл бұрын

I have added the songs of this episode to the Spotify Playlist „Scotty’s Scotland Showcase“

@ScottyLaughland 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again David! I’ll need to share the link...

@David-kf6qc 2 жыл бұрын

@@ScottyLaughland That would be awesome. I don't think it is possible to post a link in the YoutTube Comment-section.

@noejuliansaavedra 2 жыл бұрын

😙👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🤘

@xterayt 2 жыл бұрын

Great series, but I have to say I feel Blue Doon is an insult to the mountain, the upper part, a very intrusive to the nature trail, that doesn't add much of either fun or flow.

@ScottyLaughland 2 жыл бұрын

Understand your point of view, I think the trail has a place in their network and with time hopefully nature will do it’s thing and take back over some of the damage that has been done to the hillside.

@euan5890 2 жыл бұрын

@ScottyLaughland 2 жыл бұрын

@kudosbudo 2 жыл бұрын

Are you just allowed to ride down moors and hills in Scotland?! Cycling of any sort is not allowed in England on most of the moors outside of bridleways.

@norman7511 2 жыл бұрын

Yes right to roam