Couldn't rate this place more!!! A few years ago I saw your piece on GMBN on SH and I was hooked. Then a couple of years later I was fortunate enough to be doing a bucket list trip through the bike parks of Europe and made my way there. One week of the most incredible riding! A great mix of trails that are both "bike-park" and trail. The Hacklberg is one of the most EPIC trails I have ever ridden. The view, the flow and descending into the town is the stuff of daydreams. Hang in there Scotty. Things will come right eventually. Thanks for sharing this place with us.
Thank you for this amazing video!!! I love my Ransom too, its such as made for Saalbach 😍 I think that is one of your best videos 🙏🏻 thanks for that !!!
Thanks for this video! I won't be able to make 2021 due to a fully booked calendar already with the Tetons in Wyoming, Moab, Angel Fire and a few trips to Bentonville (I live fairly close being in Dallas) - but, being from the South of France, when we will be back in Europe in 2 years - we were already planning to visit Germany so I will DEFINITELY be stopping here for a couple days!
I was there only once in 2019, for a week, during the festival, absolutely great stuff. I got the chance to test for free the Ransom and while I said that would be only a dream, one day, 7 months after I bought the Ransom 910 :)) love it. As an average rider I plan next time to go to Italy though - Paganella bike park, looks very appealing. And the Italian food is another level, you can't compare Austria to Italian cuisine :D nice video anyway , loved remembering those trails
Ahh so stoked to hear you love the Ransom as much as I do and also had a great time at the festival! It’s a special place alright. I’ve heard great things about Pagnella and love the Italian food is great... I’ll add it to my list!
Saalbach looks amazing, one I would love to do at some point, along with going up to Fort William on the Nevis Range, Torridon and Laggan Wolftrax, will probably be sticking to Scotland this year but Saalbach another one for the list, thanks for sharing Scotty, excellent video and skillful riding, thanks!
This is literally what i was looking for a trip. Looks like perfect mix of bike park and forest trails. I'm going to be going solo, any recommendations on where to stay? looking to go for a week probably
Saalbach and leogang were the first real bikepark I visited almost 18 years ago. It was so good. Visited it couple of times more for Adidas Ticket2Style competition. Best place ever.
Yep I'm here for the 20/21 winter season (job obviously fell through - ho hum) and hoping to be able to find work here and stay longer if/when tourism can happen again... Will just need to pick up my Spark from Germany when the snow melts, until then every day is on 2 planks :-)
Hey Mate, I have a question i also have a scott genius and would like to upgrade the rear suspension. Do you know where i can buy such dampers that have a lockout that fit the twinloc system?
@@ScottyLaughland naaa, it’s difficult to say. A typical Bikepark for me is on one mountain and not on such a big area on different hills etc. a trailpark for me is a Bikepark where you have to pedal on your own. But it’s not important how you call it. Saalbach is Great.
Hi Scotty, do you remember this bike you had when you were with GMBN? th-cam.com/video/vyGgsjVi-j8/w-d-xo.html I was wondering what size frame was it and do you still have it with you? Since you're a Scott sponsored rider, can I know what you do with your old bikes when they get replaced with new ones from Scott? Also do you think Scott still keep stock of old bikes from 2016-2017? I am planning a dream bike build using a 2016 Scott Genius 700 LT or 2017 Scott Genius 700 Premium frame but with newer components all round, eg Shimano 2x12 XTR. Target weight is below 13kg which you can't get with newer frames these days. Cheers mate Shaf 2016 Scott Genius 740
Hey Shaf! It would have been a large, all the bikes remained at GMBN. You’d have to look for it, I don’t believe SCOTT keep stock of older generation frames. You should be able to build a trail bike for under 13kgs, my Genius was around 12.5kg when I made it super light!!
@@ScottyLaughland and I love Hotel Mama Thresl - coolest Hotel in Austria - did you know, they have a mountain-bike save for up to two bikes for every guest-room
Anyone in the comments planning to head to Saalbach in 2021? I sure hope we can make it back there for some good times!
Yes yes it is, been there few times it’s unreal
Scott bike, Scott Laughland and Scotland, what a coincidence.
You saw it here first...
Couldn't rate this place more!!! A few years ago I saw your piece on GMBN on SH and I was hooked. Then a couple of years later I was fortunate enough to be doing a bucket list trip through the bike parks of Europe and made my way there. One week of the most incredible riding! A great mix of trails that are both "bike-park" and trail. The Hacklberg is one of the most EPIC trails I have ever ridden. The view, the flow and descending into the town is the stuff of daydreams. Hang in there Scotty. Things will come right eventually. Thanks for sharing this place with us.
Ahh man, thank you for this sharing this!! I’m super stoked you found it and enjoy it as much as I do!
Thank you for this amazing video!!! I love my Ransom too, its such as made for Saalbach 😍 I think that is one of your best videos 🙏🏻 thanks for that !!!
Thank you! I’m hoping to be there for the Glemmride festival, here’s hoping it happens. Stoked you’re loving the Ransom...
We really hope to welcome you back again in Saalbach this summer! Fingers crossed!
I sure hope so! 🙌 Always the warmest of welcomes and the best trails...
Thanks for this video! I won't be able to make 2021 due to a fully booked calendar already with the Tetons in Wyoming, Moab, Angel Fire and a few trips to Bentonville (I live fairly close being in Dallas) - but, being from the South of France, when we will be back in Europe in 2 years - we were already planning to visit Germany so I will DEFINITELY be stopping here for a couple days!
It’s deffo one for the list but sounds like you’ve got an ace summer ahead of you! Tetons and Moab are on my personal list!!
I was there only once in 2019, for a week, during the festival, absolutely great stuff. I got the chance to test for free the Ransom and while I said that would be only a dream, one day, 7 months after I bought the Ransom 910 :)) love it. As an average rider I plan next time to go to Italy though - Paganella bike park, looks very appealing. And the Italian food is another level, you can't compare Austria to Italian cuisine :D nice video anyway , loved remembering those trails
Ahh so stoked to hear you love the Ransom as much as I do and also had a great time at the festival! It’s a special place alright. I’ve heard great things about Pagnella and love the Italian food is great... I’ll add it to my list!
I live in austria probably 2 hours away and when its warm its a dream- all trails
You better believe it is! Can't wait to get back!!
English skills should be better😂
The landscape in Saalbach is so beautiful and your riding style is awesome!!!
Thank you! 🙌
Loving your videos since GMBN days, bud! I'm glad you're doing well! Great video! 🤘🤘
Thank you dude!!
Saalbach looks amazing, one I would love to do at some point, along with going up to Fort William on the Nevis Range, Torridon and Laggan Wolftrax, will probably be sticking to Scotland this year but Saalbach another one for the list, thanks for sharing Scotty, excellent video and skillful riding, thanks!
Thank you! 🙌 It’s definitely worth a visit and so are your other listed places...
This is literally what i was looking for a trip. Looks like perfect mix of bike park and forest trails. I'm going to be going solo, any recommendations on where to stay? looking to go for a week probably
Saalbach and leogang were the first real bikepark I visited almost 18 years ago. It was so good. Visited it couple of times more for Adidas Ticket2Style competition. Best place ever.
It is rad, they expanded their trail network in 2020 so I can’t wait to get back!
Hey Scotty , RAD video bro :)
Thank you!
@@ScottyLaughland
You're welcome! 🤘
Maybe you would enjoy to watch my riding videos too ⚡🤙
Yep I'm here for the 20/21 winter season (job obviously fell through - ho hum) and hoping to be able to find work here and stay longer if/when tourism can happen again... Will just need to pick up my Spark from Germany when the snow melts, until then every day is on 2 planks :-)
Man you are in a good place for a winter season. I’m jealous! Hopefully I’ll catch you in summer 2021...
I have some friends who live in Austria and I'm planning to go there with my spark and my genius !
Yuusss! You’re Genius is perfect there so many options too...
Yes, I have to admit it’s really nice there 👍🏻
Ahh that’s good to hear! 🤙
Defiantly on my places to go ASAP, please take me with you next time ha ha
I don’t have a big enough suitcase I’m afraid! 😄
Hey Mate,
I have a question i also have a scott genius and would like to upgrade the rear suspension. Do you know where i can buy such dampers that have a lockout that fit the twinloc system?
I’d start by speaking to your local SCOTT dealer! They should be able to help...
That looks awesome
I can’t recommend it enough! 👊
you should do a trail building video
I hope you can go back soon , and make a great video again
Fingers crossed 2021! 🔥
And when can I meet you there ? 🤗🤩
What card? I couldn't make out what you said or see a link. Thanks
Joker Card, details are on the Saalbach website!!
Did they change the Joker card? It used to be free lifts all day everyday two years ago..
I think they introduced the change in 2020 when they expanded the lift system and opened some new trails!
@@ScottyLaughland Sounds promising, I can't wait to be back! :D
Saalbach is not really a Bikepark. Its more of an area with a lot of trails but the real Bikepark is on the opposit side in Leogang.
So would you call it a trail park?!?
@@ScottyLaughland naaa, it’s difficult to say. A typical Bikepark for me is on one mountain and not on such a big area on different hills etc. a trailpark for me is a Bikepark where you have to pedal on your own. But it’s not important how you call it. Saalbach is Great.
You’re looking rough, man. Are you ok?
I am? 😂😂😂
Hi Scotty, do you remember this bike you had when you were with GMBN?
th-cam.com/video/vyGgsjVi-j8/w-d-xo.html
I was wondering what size frame was it and do you still have it with you? Since you're a Scott sponsored rider, can I know what you do with your old bikes when they get replaced with new ones from Scott?
Also do you think Scott still keep stock of old bikes from 2016-2017? I am planning a dream bike build using a 2016 Scott Genius 700 LT or 2017 Scott Genius 700 Premium frame but with newer components all round, eg Shimano 2x12 XTR. Target weight is below 13kg which you can't get with newer frames these days.
Cheers mate
Shaf
2016 Scott Genius 740
Hey Shaf! It would have been a large, all the bikes remained at GMBN.
You’d have to look for it, I don’t believe SCOTT keep stock of older generation frames.
You should be able to build a trail bike for under 13kgs, my Genius was around 12.5kg when I made it super light!!
What is the Name of the trail at minute 2:35?
That would be the X-Line!
Thank you👍🏻👍🏻
Whos watching this as a xc hardtail rider?
In Saalbach-Leogang I prefer Leogang
Easy to get to at least! I just love the upper section of the Hacklberg, I could ride that all day...
@@ScottyLaughland and I love Hotel Mama Thresl - coolest Hotel in Austria - did you know, they have a mountain-bike save for up to two bikes for every guest-room
I’ve only been there once for lunch and it was epic! Will have to go back, fingers crossed this year...
why you not come and riding in india
Maybe one day once the Pandemic is over!
@@ScottyLaughland ok
That depends entirely on covid regulations...