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Mountain Biking the Southern Upland Way - A Solo Scottish Mountain Bike Adventure (Part 4)
Join me as I attempt to ride the length of the Southern Upland Way in Scotland. It is a coast to coast route that is 344km long, with 7775m of ascent. In this film (Part 4) I ride from Longformacus to the end of the SUW at Cocksburnpath. Enjoy breath-taking scenery and epic riding.
Watch Part 1 - th-cam.com/video/PqlNeWhvVWU/w-d-xo.html
Watch Part 2 - th-cam.com/video/0bE38y1KJqQ/w-d-xo.html
Watch Part 3 - th-cam.com/video/qf36wWX7CJo/w-d-xo.html
Music:
It’s only worth it if you work for it (instrumental) By NEFFEX
Poured by Lauren Duski
Dreams by Benjamin Tissot
Music by Bensound.com/royalty-free-music License code: LMBSHVEFZUCMTMLN
Exotic Dreaming by Eric Matyas
Alternate by Vibe Tracks
Jindupe by Lauren Duski
มุมมอง: 348

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Mountain Biking the Southern Upland Way - A Solo Scottish Mountain Bike Adventure (Part 3)
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Join me as I attempt to ride the length of the Southern Upland Way in Scotland. It is a coast to coast route that is 344km long, with 7775m of ascent. In this film (Part 3) I ride from Moffat to Longformacus. Enjoy breath-taking scenery and epic riding. Watch Part 1 - th-cam.com/video/PqlNeWhvVWU/w-d-xo.html Watch Part 2 - th-cam.com/video/0bE38y1KJqQ/w-d-xo.html Music: It’s only worth it if yo...
Mountain Biking the Southern Upland Way - A Solo Scottish Mountain Bike Adventure (Part 2)
มุมมอง 5192 หลายเดือนก่อน
Join me as I attempt to ride the length of the Southern Upland Way in Scotland. It is a coast to coast route that is 344km long, with 7775m of ascent. In this film (Part 2) I ride from Stroamfreggan Bridge to Moffat. Enjoy breath-taking scenery and epic riding. Watch Part 1 - th-cam.com/video/PqlNeWhvVWU/w-d-xo.html Music: It's only worth it if you work for it (instrumental) by NEFFEX Videodrom...
Mountain Biking the Southern Upland Way - A Solo Scottish Mountain Bike Adventure (Part 1)
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Join me as I attempt to ride the length of the Southern Upland Way in Scotland. It is a coast to coast route that is 344km long, with 7775m of ascent. In this film I ride from Portpatrick to Stroamfeggan Bridge. Enjoy breath-taking scenery and epic riding.
Fort William to Montrose MTB - A Scottish Coast to Coast Bikepacking Adventure
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Join us on our self-supported Scottish coast to coast bike backing adventure from Fort William to Montrose. Music: Beauty by NoCopyrightAudioplus pixabay.com/music/main-title-beauty-no-copyright-epic-intro-music-150650 Sanctuary, by Idyllic & AEROHEAD soundcloud.com/aerohead/sanctuary All other music from TH-cam Audio Library: Headlands, by National Sweetheart Sweet Release, by Dan Lebowitz Rea...
Kylesku mtb, Loop Mountain Biking
มุมมอง 367ปีที่แล้ว
Riding a 24km loop with 675m of ascent at Kylesku, NW Scotland. Well worth the effort......found a bothy, and got some amazing views! Music: Haven - AERØHEAD soundcloud.com/aerohead
Bikepacking Cycling the Whithorn Way (Pilgrim Route) in Scotland
มุมมอง 1.7Kปีที่แล้ว
A film about our recent bikepacking trip where we cycled the Whithorn Way, in Scotland. The route starts at Glasgow Cathedral and finishes in Whithorn (with an additional half day ride to the Isle of Whithorn to see St Ninian's Cave and St. Ninian's Chapel). The route is for walkers and cyclists (with a few detours). This Pilgrims route is 1600 years old and was inspired by the 4th Century Chri...
Dunkeld mtb trails (Dalmarnock)
มุมมอง 486ปีที่แล้ว
Riding some of the red and black trails in Dalmarnock Woods, Dunkeld. Trails ridden: Blurred Lines Stewartfield Doggy Mut house Sophia Dalmarnock Jamo's Jamo's Belly Jamo's Link Jamo's Bottom
Balblair Black - The trail dog is back!
มุมมอง 258ปีที่แล้ว
Riding the black and blue trails at Balblair. The trail dog came too.
Mini Adventure to find a shipwreck or two!
มุมมอง 169ปีที่แล้ว
A mini adventure on my hardtail to find an old shipwreck in Galloway.
My trail dog's first bothy trip in the Galloway Forest - mtb
มุมมอง 607ปีที่แล้ว
An overnight bike packing trip in to visit a bothy in the Galloway Forest in Scotland.
Ben Rinnes descent by mountain bike - well worth the effort! (mtb)
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An ascent and descent of Ben Rinnes in northern Scotland on my Deviate Highlander 150.
Glenlivet Bike Trails including off-piste (with my trail dog 🐕)
มุมมอง 3582 ปีที่แล้ว
Riding the Glenlivet bike trails with my trail dog. Amazing trails and amazing scenery.
McMoab in the Wet....What was I thinking?
มุมมอง 4242 ปีที่แล้ว
We ventured out on the Black trail (including McMoab) at Kirroughtree hoping that all of the fallen trees had been removed after the recent storms.
My Amazing Trail Dog - Volume 2, mtb trail dog
มุมมอง 2802 ปีที่แล้ว
A short video of clips of my amazing trail dog. He's a wirehaired pointing griffon a.k.a the 4x4 of dogs. He loves being a trail dog. His large paws, long legs, fitness, agility, and determination make him an amazing trail dog. See volume 1 here - th-cam.com/video/sbaVfhy9fjM/w-d-xo.html Music: Acoustic Happy Inspirational by Infraction [No Copyright Music] / Freedom TH-cam: th-cam.com/video/E7...
Scottish bothy ride (with my trail dog) - mtb
มุมมอง 4562 ปีที่แล้ว
Scottish bothy ride (with my trail dog) - mtb
Loch Grannoch with my trail dog mtb - finally made it!
มุมมอง 2352 ปีที่แล้ว
Loch Grannoch with my trail dog mtb - finally made it!
First ride of 2022 (with my trail dog)....it was epic!
มุมมอง 2052 ปีที่แล้ว
First ride of 2022 (with my trail dog)....it was epic!
Riding Kirroughtree Red on my Deviate Highlander 150 (with my trail dog)
มุมมอง 3763 ปีที่แล้ว
Riding Kirroughtree Red on my Deviate Highlander 150 (with my trail dog)
How to: Fit Hope V4 brakes to Santa Cruz Heckler eBike
มุมมอง 1.2K3 ปีที่แล้ว
How to: Fit Hope V4 brakes to Santa Cruz Heckler eBike
My ride didn't go to plan.......at least my trail dog had fun!
มุมมอง 2343 ปีที่แล้ว
My ride didn't go to plan.......at least my trail dog had fun!
Glentrool 7 stanes Big Country Ride - Santa Cruz Heckler eBike
มุมมอง 1.7K3 ปีที่แล้ว
Glentrool 7 stanes Big Country Ride - Santa Cruz Heckler eBike
How to build a bike drawer (for a van or motorhome)
มุมมอง 6K3 ปีที่แล้ว
How to build a bike drawer (for a van or motorhome)
Kirroughtree Black Trail on Santa Cruz Heckler ebike, mtb, with my trail dog
มุมมอง 9443 ปีที่แล้ว
Kirroughtree Black Trail on Santa Cruz Heckler ebike, mtb, with my trail dog
Riding Cairnsmore of Fleet on my Santa Cruz Heckler eBike
มุมมอง 5743 ปีที่แล้ว
Riding Cairnsmore of Fleet on my Santa Cruz Heckler eBike
Riding the Kirroughtree natural trails on my ebike (with my trail dog).
มุมมอง 4433 ปีที่แล้ว
Riding the Kirroughtree natural trails on my ebike (with my trail dog).
Riding Kirroughtree Red trail on my new Santa Cruz Heckler ebike (with my trail dog)
มุมมอง 5223 ปีที่แล้ว
Riding Kirroughtree Red trail on my new Santa Cruz Heckler ebike (with my trail dog)
Dalbeattie natural mtb trails - part 2 (with my trail dog)
มุมมอง 6213 ปีที่แล้ว
Dalbeattie natural mtb trails - part 2 (with my trail dog)
Dalbeattie Forest Natural mtb Trails (with my trail dog) - Part 1
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Dalbeattie Forest Natural mtb Trails (with my trail dog) - Part 1
Riding Mugdock's techy trails - mtb (with my trail dog)
มุมมอง 4024 ปีที่แล้ว
Riding Mugdock's techy trails - mtb (with my trail dog)

ความคิดเห็น

  • @JohnnyParker17
    @JohnnyParker17 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Terrific filming. Love the drone work.

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@JohnnyParker17 thank you!

  • @tonyplant2337
    @tonyplant2337 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for wonderful views and fabulous drone footage, the Autumn colours were lovely. Well done for completing the journey, you must be so very proud of your achievement. Can we have drone and Rusty cam on the next one please? 😃

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@tonyplant2337 thank you 😀. I still can’t quite believe that I’ve completed the SUW on my bike! My certificate did arrive a few days ago which helped to make it ‘official’. Rusty would love to be in charge of a camera….I’m not sure what state the camera would be in after being attached to Rusty though - he likes to roll in the grass and lie in puddles to cool down 😂.

  • @Tricky909
    @Tricky909 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great series of videos. Really enjoying your adventures.

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Tricky909 thank you! I’m glad you liked them.

  • @thedaftestnameicouldthinko8233
    @thedaftestnameicouldthinko8233 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well done. An excellent achievement. This part brought back memories of my autumn hike from Berwick upon Tweed to Innerleithen. The old brain still remembers a surprising amount of what you filmed. Those descents where you cut between POV and drone footage were very effective.

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@thedaftestnameicouldthinko8233 thank you ☺️. It’s a lovely part of the country. Flatter and drier than the west. Sounds like a nice hike.

  • @rcwallaz
    @rcwallaz หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another fantastic watch whilst sitting in the nice warm house 🤣🤣What make is the fattie please?

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@rcwallaz 😂 there were points that I was wishing I was in a nice warm house! It’s a salsa bucksaw. I’ve had it since 2016. Love it!

    • @rcwallaz
      @rcwallaz หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mtbfree4914 Miss my fattie. Had a Bergamont Deer Hunter. Looking at possibly getting another bike.

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @ you can never have enough bikes (n+1) 😂. There’s always room for +1 bike. Came close to selling my bucksaw at one point but very glad I didn’t because it saved me on the SUW trip - I would have given up on a skinny tyres bike.

  • @richardlsharpe
    @richardlsharpe หลายเดือนก่อน

    brilliant! Lovely to see that you finished! Again - I tried it and quit in the first 40-50 miles or so - well done you! I'll have to go back now I know it's hard but possible!! thanks for sharing!

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@richardlsharpe thanks. Now that I’ve completed it I don’t think I’d rush to do it again. Although I would do sections as day trips. Go on you can do it too 🚵‍♂️

  • @davesolobiker5601
    @davesolobiker5601 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well done , I’m glad the final day was kinder weather wise 🚲👍

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@davesolobiker5601 cheers! Yeah rain on the last day would have been rubbish 😂

  • @davesolobiker5601
    @davesolobiker5601 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Typical uplands weather 😂 still all those climbs are well worth that descent ,wonderful series keep pedalling atb Dave PS I felt your pain with the hot aches 🥶 its horrible until it passes 🔥

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@davesolobiker5601 thank you 😀. Yeah the descents were amazing! Oh I hate having the hot aches 🤢 😢.

  • @emtb-explorer
    @emtb-explorer หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well done! brilliant acheivement some more great drone footage have been to Cockburnspath and Cove Harbour before really nice places, how many days did you cover to do the whole thing? thanks for sharing enjoyed watching 😁👏🎉👍

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@emtb-explorer thank you - I’m so glad to have completed it. The 11 days riding were spaced over 3 months or so. Late Aug to early Nov. Fitting them in between work commitments.

  • @BC-Bailz21
    @BC-Bailz21 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent stuff! What width tyres & pressures were you running on the FB?

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@BC-Bailz21 thank you ☺️. 4.0 inch tyres and usually around 10 psi.

    • @BC-Bailz21
      @BC-Bailz21 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mtbfree4914 Seems that 4.0 are more than adequate for most stuff. When my 4.8's are dead I'll swap over :)

  • @mtbfree4914
    @mtbfree4914 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you 😀. Wow that must have been interesting on a Brompton- good on you for giving it a try. From memory I think I doubled back. I’ve not done the loop. Cheers

  • @tonyplant2337
    @tonyplant2337 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am still discovering these great videos of yours. Thank you for a lovely film. I had a little run up there on my Brompton in the summer and failed 🤣. I will have another go next time I am there on something less ridiculous. Have you completed this loop back to Garlieston?

  • @andrewoliphant9637
    @andrewoliphant9637 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just found this channel great trip lady's, 👍🏻 👌 watched a few of your videos now 😀 they are mint 👌 xx❤

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@andrewoliphant9637 thank you for your kind feedback. Glad you like the videos 😀🚵‍♀️. Got a few more trips planned 😃🏕️.

  • @tonyplant2337
    @tonyplant2337 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fabulous scenery, shame that the weather was bad, the rain you endured looked like you needed to build an Ark! As a very, very slow cyclist I am amazed at the speed you fly down those hills and narrow tracks. Thank you for a beautiful film, showing the wonderful scenery of Dumfries & Galloway and the Borders.

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@tonyplant2337 thank you for your lovely comments. I’d like to ride that section again in the dry it would be even better. I’m not as gung-ho and fast as I used to be- too many injuries! One more part to come. Hope to see you up this way again soon.

  • @richardwebb5317
    @richardwebb5317 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Week before this was made, I tested a helmet on the way off the Brethren. Enjoy the Lammermuirs

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@richardwebb5317 will do thank you! Hope you and the helmet are ok!

    • @richardwebb5317
      @richardwebb5317 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mtbfree4914 Helmet has gone to the great trail centre in the sky. It did its job, I'm fine.

  • @keithslater340
    @keithslater340 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What's the fitting you used to attach the hose to the calliper bleed nipple? Thanks for the video.

  • @Tricky909
    @Tricky909 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent video. Makes me want to try it out. Great series of videos.

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Tricky909 thank you. It’s been a lot of work on and off the bike (editing). It’s great to hear that you have enjoyed the series so far. There will be one more video to complete the series.

  • @richardlsharpe
    @richardlsharpe 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    im loving these videos, and you are nearly there!!

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@richardlsharpe thanks! I’m glad you like them 😀. Yes not far to go!

  • @bowglie
    @bowglie 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve watched this and your second video on this route, and it looks tough going - I admire your mental and physical stamina to stick at it! Just wondered what frame bag you’re using on your Tallboy(?). Reason I ask is because I have the same bike in large, and have been looking for a frame bag to fit it. Is yours a custom made thing, or an off the shelf one?

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@bowglie thanks 🙏. It’s been a tough route, I’ve started so I may as well finish it 😂. The frame bag is made by lomo. Here’s the link - www.lomo.co.uk/products/bike-frame-dry-bag/ I got it on sale, it’s back up to full price now but still cheap compared to other manufacturers. It’s been great 👍. Cheers and happy riding 🚵‍♂️.

    • @bowglie
      @bowglie 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mtbfree4914 Thanks for letting me know. I’ve got one on order (so much cheaper than the others I’d looked at).

  • @ianstewart5437
    @ianstewart5437 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for sharing your trip, have you a gpx file of the route that you'd be happy to share?

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ianstewart5437 hey, I don’t have the gpx file. But you can find a similar route on ridewithgps.com. Hope this helps.

  • @gordonbeattie6816
    @gordonbeattie6816 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Keep up with your great work girls 😅😅😅

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@gordonbeattie6816 we will 😂. Thank you!

  • @tonyplant2337
    @tonyplant2337 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for a wonderful film. You must be so proud to have completed that section, what an epic adventure you had. The two days of sunshine compared to the last day in the rain and wind must have been a real challenge. I think I would have had a sense of humour failure with that barbed wire 🤣.

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@tonyplant2337 I think I’ll feel proud of myself once I’ve completed the whole route. Right now I’m hoping I can complete it! The hot days were almost as much of a challenge as the wet day because the hot days were almost too hot 🥵. I’m glad you liked it and thank you for watching 😀.

  • @emtb-explorer
    @emtb-explorer 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Those bog sections really have to be ridden to be experienced how tough they are to get through, fat bike certrainly comes in handy there I have plus tyres on ebike they do not too bad but still have to walk some sections of boggy terrain, kudos to those uphill climbs great scenery on ride great drone shots thanks for sharing! 😁🤙

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are so right 😂. Some of the filming just doesn’t show how difficult the boggy terrain is to ride! Thanks for your comments. I’m hoping to ride the next section this week 🤞. Have a good week and happy biking.

    • @emtb-explorer
      @emtb-explorer 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mtbfree4914 Good luck with next section, once get spoke on rear wheel fixed will be out riding again, cheers! 👍

  • @ckMTB
    @ckMTB 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A fantastic tour, thanks for sharing and have a nice week✌

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ckMTB thank you ☺️ you too!

    • @ckMTB
      @ckMTB 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mtbfree4914 🙏

  • @gordonbeattie6816
    @gordonbeattie6816 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looking good keep up with all your great work girl 😂😂😂

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@gordonbeattie6816 thank you 😊😀

  • @fionamckenzie1754
    @fionamckenzie1754 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video ! The diversion was long ! I mind doing this last year from fort Augustus down to fort William , a beautiful route .

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@fionamckenzie1754 thank you ☺️ glad you liked it. I know! And with a lot of climbing too. The scenery is amazing.

  • @andypearcemusic
    @andypearcemusic 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the presentation and sharing your journey 👍🏻 looked amazing

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@andypearcemusic thank you. Glad you liked it 😀.

  • @janicegalloway5636
    @janicegalloway5636 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What an amazing trip. Thoroughly enjoyed watching your days on the bikes...inspiring!! 😊

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@janicegalloway5636 thank you. Glad we’ve inspired you 😀.

  • @daviddean15
    @daviddean15 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video thank you. I have had terrible problems with my hope pistons seizing solid so bad the wheel won't go round. I have used the silicon grease and also dot fluid on a cotton bud. Even after that the pistons are seized solid. I have destroyed two sets of pistons now trying to push them back in. This is then an expensive bike shop repair each time. There pistons are extremely fragile and break very easily. What can you suggest ?

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@daviddean15 hi, when pushing the pistons back in be sure to apply pressure evenly to the pistons otherwise they will not push back into their bores (because they’re being pushed in very slightly crooked). You can also open the bleed valve on the caliper slightly (wrap a cloth around it to catch any fluid) and push the pistons in evenly. Although this may require that you bleed the brake afterwards. You can use a robust tyre lever to push the pistons back in - this is less likely to damage the pistons. Hope sell a rebuild kit and spare pistons. It’s easy enough to rebuild the brake yourself if you take your time. The brake will need bled after a rebuild. Hope this helps.

  • @emtb-explorer
    @emtb-explorer 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very intresting to see the Southern Upland Way route, they boggy sections can be a bugger like you say hard to guess how swampy they are. When youre stopping for the night do you basically stay over in the bothies? Just curious how you plan this as would like to do some routes that may take a few days. Lovely drone footage on the days with good weather. That bracken and thick grass sections are tough to cut through. Enjoyed watching, thanks for sharing and looking forwawrd to next part 😁👍.

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@emtb-explorer thank you for your comments. I’ve either been doing day trips and getting dropped off at the start and collected at the end. On the legs that are further away my partner has supported me with our motorhome. I have stayed in some of the bothies many years ago on 2 day trips. Another option is that some of the towns have hostels so travelling light with just a change of clothes would work on some legs. Hope this helps 😃. Happy biking.

    • @emtb-explorer
      @emtb-explorer 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mtbfree4914 Thanks for advice much appreciated 😁

  • @gordonbeattie6816
    @gordonbeattie6816 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looking amazing girls keep up with all your great work 🎉🎉🎉

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@gordonbeattie6816 thank you. On another adventure just now 🚵‍♀️☀️⛰️

  • @momaday1
    @momaday1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video Claire, I know the route very well, it was a good c2c choice with wonderful variety. An inspiration to anyone wanting to savour the very best of this part of our country.

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@momaday1 thank you I really appreciate your thoughts and comments 😀

  • @PThree-ru7gl
    @PThree-ru7gl 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    @PThree-ru7gl 0 seconds ago Hi, would you happen to have the GPX file for the route, it looks amazing ?

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@PThree-ru7gl hey I don’t have the gpx file. But there is a very similar route on bikewithgps.com if that helps?

  • @richardlsharpe
    @richardlsharpe 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    great work - i attempted this with a bivibag in 2011 I think, made it about 60 miles and quit! I struggled with the navigation and how slow the progress was. Great work! I'm inspired to try again!

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@richardlsharpe thank you for commenting- I feel much better having read how difficult you found it. I almost quit after leg 4 (will be in next video) as I spent more time walking than riding - and as you say progress is so slow. Have fun if you try it again 🚵‍♂️💪🏻.

    • @richardlsharpe
      @richardlsharpe 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mtbfree4914 sorry i have only just seen this comment - glad to hear you stuck at it and finished it off! A couple of weeks ago I got lost at Sanquar too...but who knows maybe 2025 will be a good year to try it again!

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@richardlsharpe go for it I say 🚵‍♂️

  • @tonyplant2337
    @tonyplant2337 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for sharing this, fabulous scenery and a real insight into the SUW. I had no idea it would be as arduous, well done for persevering. Our paths crossed at Rispen and you mentioned this had been a bit of an adventure 😀. Lovely to meet you and your partner and trail doggy, keep up the good work.

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@tonyplant2337 it was great to meet you recently- thank you for stopping to say hello 😃 I really appreciated it. Thank you for your encouraging comments too 🙌. Best wishes.

  • @hikebikescotland9121
    @hikebikescotland9121 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is excellent!! - We've had the SUW on the bucket list for a few years but never seem to get the right combination of weather/time & fitness (mostly fitness to be honest!!) - I knew their would be steps on day 1 but they looked a nightmare... getting my 85lb packed fatty up there will be tramatic I suspect. I've done a few sections (Castle Kennedy to Clatteringshaws) as we're somewhat local to the area and from what I had done I thought the obstacles (anywhere you need to lift really) were fairly minimal - sounds like they are worse further on from your narrative - regardless looking forwards to the second installment! - ATB Tom

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey Tom, thanks for your comments. I think you would need to take all bags off bike and carry seperately up the steps - they were very steep and also some big steps too. Many of the gates are full size and have a small 'walkers' gate built into them. However I found many of these type of gates were locked or wedged shut with a massive boulder meaning that I couldn't open the full size gate. It was often a struggle to lift my bike through the walkers gate as it was narrow and is designed to swing closed on its own. Had an epic day on leg 4 - almost broke me - change of bike definiately a good choice I think for future legs!

  • @fuckinellitsraymo
    @fuckinellitsraymo 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sense of humour failure?? Haha you have to have one in the first place.

  • @AScottishOdyssey
    @AScottishOdyssey 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Maybe some work should be carried out on the trail. Some of the sections certainly looked very steep.

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah, it is more of a walkers trail however it does say on the SUW website that it is suitable for mtbs with the exceptions of the first bit along the coast at Portpatrick, and the last section along the coast at cocksburnpath.

  • @fuckinellitsraymo
    @fuckinellitsraymo 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The narration sounds like you are reciting something from a Janet and John book....very droll.

  • @GordonMathieson
    @GordonMathieson 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well done you twa. Epic trip. Done about 95% of the route over the years since I retired! The track from Tomintoul down the River Avon is very very special. So glad I live in Scotland, we have endless quiet trails everywhere, and no problems wild camping outside the national parks.

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@GordonMathieson thank you! It’s an amazing route - as you will know having ridden most of it. My favourite day was up and over mount keen and wild camping 🏕️ on the other side. Yeah we are so lucky having the freedom that we do in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿. Happy cycling 😀.

  • @grahamsmith3584
    @grahamsmith3584 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for sharing your journey. I am 86 years old cannot cycle as I wish, but on my stationary bike in the summer house looking across the fields I am able to share with you your amazing journey. Keep going.

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@grahamsmith3584 you’re very welcome. If I reach age 86 I hope I can still cycle even if it is cycling on a static bike in a lovely summer house enjoying views over fields. Good on you and well done for keeping moving. I’m glad I was able to share our journey with you. I’m heading off in a few weeks time on another cycling adventure 🚵‍♀️☀️🤞. Best wishes to you.

  • @KevinFindlater
    @KevinFindlater 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fantastic scenery well captured.

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@KevinFindlater thank you ☺️

  • @tonyplant2337
    @tonyplant2337 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you, discovered your channel today and really enjoyed the videos, keep going please, its great to have a non shouty presenter and fantastic scenery.

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@tonyplant2337 thank you I really appreciate your comments 😀

  • @KevinFindlater
    @KevinFindlater 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really enjoyed this and having just stumbled upon your videos I'm pleased I have a lot of catching up to do. Thanks for sharing.

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@KevinFindlater thank you ☺️. I’m glad you like it. Heading off on a solo trip soon so there’s more to come 🚵‍♀️☀️.

  • @HughDWallace
    @HughDWallace 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Epic trip!

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@HughDWallace thanks! We really enjoyed it 😀

  • @derekbrady4481
    @derekbrady4481 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Watched this earlier today, what a route ! No mad hike a bike or silly relentless climbing super steep stuff. You guys got fairly decent weather aswell. Well done guys, enjoyed watching that 💪

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@derekbrady4481 thank you. Loved the route - think it was just right in terms of distance per day and ascent per day, and also 99% rideable 🚵‍♀️☀️😃. Glad you enjoyed it 😀.

  • @barryjohnston4306
    @barryjohnston4306 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well done on such a great route! Really enjoyed the video ! Thanks for sharing your adventure

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@barryjohnston4306 glad you enjoyed it. Thank you 🙏

  • @bambangsuseno8764
    @bambangsuseno8764 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ms Karen and Ms Claire, in The Special Territory of Yogyakarta, Indonesia, I enjoy your share riding your MTBs in several parts of your country. It's truly amazing. Warm greetings from The Special Territory of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. 😊

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@bambangsuseno8764 thank you for your kind comments. We hope to visit Indonesia one day 😃.

  • @Bikingsailingboarding
    @Bikingsailingboarding 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Watched this video when I was looking to do this route. Have now done it a number of times over the last few months as a break from being in hospital with my dad. He's the lone fisherman on the side of loch bradan as you cycle along it. You went past his old jeep before you turned down there. Just rewatched it as he died this week. He loved being up there.

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Bikingsailingboarding very sorry to hear about your Dad. May he rest in peace. It’s a great route for bikes. Nice and quiet and peaceful with amazing views.

  • @simonwiltshire
    @simonwiltshire 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That was great guys! So well put together, thankyou for shareing.

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@simonwiltshire thank you ☺️ glad you enjoyed it.