Nice vid dude. I’m a similar grey haired biker and just getting back into mtb past couple of years. Working my way through reds at BPW (was there Sunday gone) so it was nice to see something I can relate to. I don’t jump great but reckon next time will give A470 a go too. Have fun and thanks again pal.
@midlife_mtb2 күн бұрын
Cheers man, I've been riding nealry 3 years now, been building jump confidence slowly. Starting to get there now though but it took a while to hit a gap! BPW is great fun.
@AB-ly6pf20 күн бұрын
Still there then?
@midlife_mtb20 күн бұрын
yeah theres still things there, looks like its been looked after recently too, new jump, new landing on another one, very ridable atm
@BigSmartQuizАй бұрын
Good riding there buddy, and KUDOS for doing Pay Rise. I've been there and looked at that middle drop about ten times, and STILL have not done it. As you say, the chicken line to the left is sketchier if you ride it quickly, and everybody says the middle drop is very smooth. It's just a head game for me now about being in the air for that long, well it's only about a second right? Any tips matey?
@midlife_mtbАй бұрын
Cheers man, not got much tips except get someone to lead you in, makes it much easier to follow someone who knows and not worry aobut the speed. It is very smooth as long as you dont go to fast, a bit more speed and its more air time and a rougher landing, still fine though.
@PozitiviАй бұрын
Nice riding mate :)
@midlife_mtbАй бұрын
thanks man!
@elijahwemyss4148Ай бұрын
glad you enjoyed the new trails!
@midlife_mtbАй бұрын
always good to have more to ride, Im not up to speed on em yet though, but Im liking the look of that tree stump jump one day!
@elijahwemyss4148Ай бұрын
@@midlife_mtbYou've probably jumped bigger step-downs at bike parks, however trail features are scarier to commit to I find
@Tobycaines2 ай бұрын
Hi I believe I saw you at orchard Portman a couple weeks ago you were on a vitus and your daughter was on a ragley ?
@midlife_mtb2 ай бұрын
yeah not been out in a while though as the rear shock was a bit broken, its back in action now though so heading bpw later in the week!
@Tobycaines3 ай бұрын
Hi I saw you today at wych lodge
@midlife_mtb3 ай бұрын
Hey, I remember you, was a bit slippy n slidey out there today!
@Rheiahrvraixge3 ай бұрын
My local 🔥
@midlife_mtbАй бұрын
was fun riding there, wish it was closer to me to get some practice on regularly
@SoapDec3 ай бұрын
I spotted the yellow jacket and body armour and thought that’s Mark! Video was awesome, I’ve not rode where you are but I do know it Might see you out these sometime 🤘
@midlife_mtb3 ай бұрын
Im related to mark, so out with him quite often, cliff drop and the smaller road gap in my sights next time Im there
@jameslines97943 ай бұрын
Mint spot. Fair one for keeping it quiet. Rode here a few times
@midlife_mtb3 ай бұрын
yeah some good features, couldnt find the hip jmps Ive seen in older vids, and Im hitting the cliff drop next time!
@jameslines97943 ай бұрын
@midlife_mtb the cliff drops fairly easy once you drop in. Just a hard one getting yourself towards it for the first time. Good luck dude
@midlife_mtb3 ай бұрын
@@jameslines9794 yeah I suspected it looked worse than it is, its nearly just a roll in, wont really have to do much for the drop, just looks a bit grim from the top, wasnt feeling good on the bike that day
@smv93383 ай бұрын
I recently discovered that spot! Great tracks for sure. Your mate did that cliff drop (as the lokes call it) nicely, I might have a go at it next time I go there 🤘
@midlife_mtb3 ай бұрын
Yeah Im regretting not doing it, confidence is down a bit atm bike feeling like I have less grip, but it doesnt look too bad, just looks scarier than it is from the top!
@smv93383 ай бұрын
I agree does look intimidating from the top. I reckon you've got that all day long! Hilarious how small it looks on camera!!
@Mtb-0lly4 ай бұрын
What camera do you use
@midlife_mtb4 ай бұрын
Go Pro hero 11
@smv93384 ай бұрын
Great edit - well done on the gap jumps! Loved the no brakes BMX!
@midlife_mtb4 ай бұрын
Cheers man, yeah it tickled me watching him stop each time!
@Astraeus734 ай бұрын
Nice job. How did it feel with that steep lip?
@midlife_mtb4 ай бұрын
Floaty with a hint of panic 😄. Felt super smooth though, the landing didnt even make a sound! Only did it once though, should of hit it a few more times to get comfortable, next time...
@smv93384 ай бұрын
Tracks look great - been meaning to get myself over there for some time.
@midlife_mtb4 ай бұрын
Yeah theres plenty to try up there, a bit of exploring to find them all, theres quite alot I havent done out there, all the ones Ive found are quite techy, eeb will help with the pushups as getting back up is a bit savage in places, Im shocked I could cycle up it last year after having to push up this year 😆
@smv93384 ай бұрын
daily dose of vitamin D right there - hope you were OK!
@midlife_mtb4 ай бұрын
yeah no damage done at all, peak bounced off the floor!
@northernbeasle4 ай бұрын
Where's that mate ?
@midlife_mtb4 ай бұрын
Kings Cliff Woods, down in Somerset
@user-rf6ri5ux2n5 ай бұрын
You should try rora woods near newton abbot, the trails are insane long and some have massive drops and jumps.
@midlife_mtb5 ай бұрын
Cheers, not been there, looked around for info and sounds like the locals n land owner arent keen on riders
@user-rf6ri5ux2n5 ай бұрын
@@midlife_mtbYea they arent, Its because in covid their was loads of people up their buts its somewhat chilled out i havent had any one complain. and i go their all the time.
@sketchypanzer82745 ай бұрын
So smooth, nice job
@dinglenutzog5 ай бұрын
I got the same bike. Size large. I'm 49.
@midlife_mtb5 ай бұрын
Great bike, my daughter likes it and I love giving it a spin, much lighter than my bike, feels great on the trails!
@ys1775 ай бұрын
Im starting at 42! You have my follow bro
@midlife_mtb5 ай бұрын
Cheers man, I been at it for nearly 3 years now I think, its great fun
@Astraeus736 ай бұрын
Gears are sounding sweet 🎉
@midlife_mtb6 ай бұрын
Until today, need a new chain, might need new bb, wet sandy windhill bike park was a bit savage, few links out of shape on the chain, sand grinding sounds, brake disc a bit wonky, was a great day's ride tho! 😁
@Ew-mtb6 ай бұрын
I havent done the middle drop yet its a bit scary atm for me...do you have any tips?
@midlife_mtb6 ай бұрын
As you come out the corner at trail speed just free roll down to it, you'll have the speed, you can even dab brakes a bit but prob best not to. The worst thing about it is you cant see the landing until your right over the lip, but its actuall quite a smooth light landing. Hover near the top of the jump and hopefully a friendly local will lead you in, I find thats the best confidence boost. This feature is actually really smooth once you go off it, less sketchy feeling than the smaller line next to it, its mostly the confridence to go off it thats the struggle.
@thebikeshopofficial6 ай бұрын
Sweet video you're ripping! Keep the videos coming :)
@midlife_mtb6 ай бұрын
Thanks man, another year of videos coming up 🤜🤛
@thebikeshopofficial6 ай бұрын
@@midlife_mtb awesome! Stokedd
@smv93386 ай бұрын
Nice one buddy - I've still not managed to do that horrible chute with the horrible entrance & massive root, you nailed it.
@midlife_mtb6 ай бұрын
Cheers, its tricky that, Ive only done it twice and the first time I clonked my head on the tree between the chute n the drop, this time I got my head out the way 😆
@smv93386 ай бұрын
I'll remember to duck once I get brave enough to give it a try!
@user-xw4ef1ql5g6 ай бұрын
😮 great!
@midlife_mtb6 ай бұрын
Cheers!
@user-xw4ef1ql5g6 ай бұрын
😮
@midlife_mtb6 ай бұрын
😁
@jameslines97947 ай бұрын
Was there yesterday , first time ive ridden payrise and managed to follow my mate off the big drop on the 2nd run in 🤪 my god it feels big
@midlife_mtb7 ай бұрын
Well done going of the big drop 👊, Im a bit off that one yet, its lke a massive step down! Watching someone bottom out on it didnt help, maybe near the end of the 2024 if I get a few more visits in...
@briztoleez90257 ай бұрын
Nice mate, windhill is a bit sketchy until you done the tracks a few times..
@midlife_mtb7 ай бұрын
Cheers, yeah want to get back there more often this year and run em a few more times, recon I need a few more runs to get my speed n confidence up on em, its nice to have some feature just out of range for progression 👌, hoping for skills to do full payrise with the jumps by end of year
@smv93387 ай бұрын
Nice one buddy!
@midlife_mtb7 ай бұрын
Thanks man! 😁
@SFBFoD7 ай бұрын
Nice work bud 🤙, that drop is pretty tasty. I've only been to Windhill once, and my head wasn't in the game, unfortunately, plus my rear brake was playing up, so I didn't enjoy the day much 😕
@midlife_mtb7 ай бұрын
Yeah not sure Id have got off it myself if a friendly local hadn't led me in, it feels a surprisingly light landing once your off it though, felt quite safe
@SFBFoD7 ай бұрын
Wicked video bud and some awesome riding 🤘 I am looking to pay Triscombe a visit possibly this weekend, any pointers on where to park and how to get to the trails etc? Cheers
@midlife_mtb7 ай бұрын
Theres triscombe stone car park, best place to start for the trails, then its kinda tricky to describe, cross the road, go over a mound and follow a trail alongside the path, then you end up at the top of the hill where a few trails start, old grumpy + more traiils, Id recomend starting up here, after each fire road you cross it will be a bit steeper. Alongside road from the car park there is a trail that runs alongside and eventually leads to more trials on the right, ski run, fully stumped, theres more about too, narnia and others but a bit further from that car park. If you search triscombe DH route on trailforks that shows the bit Im describing near the car park. Theres more to find out there too. Theres usually someone sorting thier bike out in the car park you can ask
@SFBFoD7 ай бұрын
@midlife_mtb cheers bud, hopefully I can get down there over the next couple of weeks. I will have a bit of an explore and see what I can find but that gives me something to look out for at least. If there is people about I will ask where to go, the place looks wicked though 🤘
@marcusgriffiths4037 ай бұрын
Favourite place this year ??
@midlife_mtb7 ай бұрын
Oooh thats a tough question, i think at the begining of the year I would of said Bike Park Wales, but thats a particular type of day out, Scadson has been great for my progress and jump confidence, one of my faveourite trails to ride is in Kings Cliff, lately Ive been loving Woodbury Common, but the place I want to get back to most to explore again is Windhill. Im not sure that answers the question but I dont think I have a faveourite, variety is the spice of life!
@DavidOrtizLapaz7 ай бұрын
Dude, amazing progress in just 3 years. Keep it up and stay safe!
@midlife_mtb7 ай бұрын
thanks man, will keep trying to improve, whish Id found mtb a bit younger sometimes 😂, this year was a the year I kinda lost my fear of gaps so a good year! More stuff is looking doable 😁
@CassandraJackson-bj2du7 ай бұрын
Dave 🦥
@midlife_mtb7 ай бұрын
Who knows if well see Dave again in 2024...
@antdod18 ай бұрын
I used to live Exmouth and ride up Woodbury common years ago with mates especially in pines ridge!!
@midlife_mtb8 ай бұрын
Its a great place to ride, looking forward to discovering more of it in the summer!
@antdod18 ай бұрын
@@midlife_mtb my mum still lives there I love in Ireland now and we have some crazy places here but pines ridge was always a blast with my mates
@mtbfever85788 ай бұрын
Great video and great taste of music 👌
@midlife_mtb8 ай бұрын
I wish I could put my favourite music on the videos but I have to scour no copyright music sites for stuff, I do find some good ones on there though. If I could use my music collection it would be awesome!
@mtbfever85788 ай бұрын
@@midlife_mtb it is what it is hey This Woodbury common is looking good. Quite dry as well 👌
@JMcGwyer8 ай бұрын
Where you came out at 7.25. You rode right past about 7 loam trails. Also, the track you rode to come onto the fire road at about 7.20 has a bottom section that goes all the way down the bottom road
@midlife_mtb8 ай бұрын
Cheers I suspected there was trails there somewhere but we couldnt see them under the leaves! Will try n find them again next year
@mtbfever85788 ай бұрын
Hey my man ! I hope you are doing well ! Any idea when you are going ride next ? I was gonna go to Kings cliff today but i got lazy . Let me know when you go next Id like to join and you could show me around. Merry Christmas and Happy New year to you and your family ❤
@midlife_mtb8 ай бұрын
Hey man, I was out today but I went to woodbury, next ride will be in the new year sometime
@mrlaw7118 ай бұрын
Looks challenging to buy one in the USA. Shipping is up by 3X in a year.
@midlife_mtb8 ай бұрын
Price is currently down by 3x though too, its dropped from £1500ish to £650 with the SSU company going into administration, but theres only XLs left atm
@alehea12398 ай бұрын
is this near finshaade woods
@midlife_mtb8 ай бұрын
its much further south, down in somerset, near Taunton
@Thepoeticmtbr_The_poetic_mtbr9 ай бұрын
Nice vid, cheers 👏👍
@midlife_mtb9 ай бұрын
Thanks man, wish Id found the new trails, but was good adventure anyway
@rhyshawkinsss9 ай бұрын
you should do a video of you doing like a mini tour. I go to kings cliff most weekends and i only know about devils drop trial and the lewis trails and i want to find more trails.
@midlife_mtb9 ай бұрын
there is an old vid by basketcase called FULL KINGS CLIFF MTB TRAILS TOUR + PETHY PUMPTRACK, maybe next year once the weather is better and Ive found the other trails
@rhyshawkinsss8 ай бұрын
@@midlife_mtb yeah i saw that but i can’t actually recognise anything and i get lost throughout the video
@damirculic89479 ай бұрын
Great riding on hardtail mate, I like your videos.
@midlife_mtb9 ай бұрын
Thanks man, I wasnt on the hardtail this time, my daughter was, I was on my full sus for this one
@dukerrr35059 ай бұрын
just bought one today 650 quid what a deal
@midlife_mtb9 ай бұрын
Damn thats a great price! If they had my size I might of got one for me at that price! Absolute steal!
@davidbrumpton849 ай бұрын
Same here, via Chain Reaction
@mtbfever85789 ай бұрын
Hey bro ! Ive been watching your videos , great content 👌 I am moving to taunton area next month ( with the bike ) Is the wych lodge bike park completely closed ? I hope to ride with you i near future 😝
@midlife_mtb9 ай бұрын
Hey man, there are still some trails up there, but it holds water for ages when its wet due to clay so not very ridable over winter. Its all gone quiet with respect to the fuss with the forestry so fingers crossed it stays alive. Its' officially not wych lidge bike park any more, but there are some trails kept in good shape. Kings cliff is about 8 miles from taunton theres a pile of trails there, also the quantocks is a but further away but still kinda local. Im always happy to find people to ride with, see you on the trails!
@mtbfever85789 ай бұрын
@@midlife_mtb hey !! Thank you for responding!!! Well that's better than nothing, let's hope next year will be better. Yes I have done my research and kings cliff it's actually near the place I am going to live. Other places look pretty sick as you mentioned. Quantock Hills and exmoor Park especially. I'll continue watching your content and see you on trails !!!
@andreduarte89389 ай бұрын
It's a beauty, congrats!
@midlife_mtb9 ай бұрын
Thanks its proven to be a great bike so far, I like it, daughter likes it, rides great.
@elijahwemyss41489 ай бұрын
There are some new loam tracks on the skull side (other side of the valley), 5 or so, and built within the last few weeks now winters setting in.
@midlife_mtb9 ай бұрын
Ive still not been over the other side, not sure how to get there!
@Casahampero9 ай бұрын
Nice one. Adds another depth when you can take family out on the trails
@midlife_mtb9 ай бұрын
yeah she seems to be picking it up fast, she'll iby flying down the trails in a year or so reckon 😁
@JMcGwyer9 ай бұрын
Just want to say that the extra jump over the roots after the table gap jumo wasn't small sends. We don't know who made it buts not the best work. Just want to clarify it wasn't us so we don't get judged for it
@midlife_mtb9 ай бұрын
cheers, was up there today, seems the new jump has created a drainage problem, proper puddle after the table gap now
@JMcGwyer9 ай бұрын
@midlife_mtb OK cheers for the heads up. It's a mission to get that to drain. Needs the whole trench digging out basically. Will do that soon