Thanks Andrew. I really appreciate that - high praise indeed. I am totally sold on the mountains. I'm going to get out there a lot more this year. They are calling me! Great riding with you, Jess and Ben. Hope you are all good 👍
Wow just watched this again. Awesome production. I'm running out of time to complete tough adventures like this so I have decided to do it tomorrow (nice forecast). Probably just Carn Liath. So up early and having watched this again I will be digging out my elbow & knee pads. Time to change the pads on the Ebike. Cheers. Stoozer. 🤠
@@streetpigeonmtb Cheers Jamie. Love your respect too for old timers like me. You always reply which is actually rare for popular mtb channels like yours. I have been a mountain biker for over 35 years. I was there right at the beginning in Yorkshire when I purchased my very first Muddy Fox mountain bike in the 1980's. And then I progressed to a Raleigh mtb and then a Saracen. ALL rigid with NO SUSPENSION. JUST pure steel underneath our pedals pounding downhill. We were mad, just like you. But it was early days in the mtb calendar and we practically all suffered bad injuries. So much so I ended up in hospital after trying a ridiculous jump. My fault. Stretched myself too far... So now, at 62 years of age, I am still in there and LOVING your videos pal. Especially your really infectious commentaries which are often hilarious. I lived in the Scottish Borders ,( Hawick) for over 10 years and did all the mental stuff at the black 7 stanes Glentress. ALSO loved your Gypsy Glen video which is such a magical trail...Done it many times. Just promise me this though. I thought I was invincible but I was proved wrong. If you have a family just take care. Your videos are getting faster and faster and remind me of my silly old days when me and my pals used to bomb down hills without a care in the world. BUT three of us ended up with very bad injuries. Out of the 3 of us it is just me left. Please take care. Stoozer.
Hey mate. I really appreciate the sentiment. Also cool that we obviously have a link in the places we stay and ride. To reassure you I am very aware of the risks. I often joke on the channel that I am a coward and will not do anything if I'm not 100% feeling it. TBH though this is the way I have to ride and want to ride. I have two kids, I work in a school and I'm not getting any younger. I can't afford to have a big off and I don't want to. In other words I'm very with your philosophy. I'm hoping I can continue to get faster but only by focusing on improving technique, not by just upping the risk! Cheers are always for the comments and the connection. It's one of my favourite parts of this crazy TH-cam thing!
Thanks mate! Always means a lot coming from a good rider like yourself 👍 Glad you enjoyed it. It was tough trying to condense a 5 hour adventure into less than 20 minutes!
You had me in stitches at 14:57 Jamie. Some adventure though, respect for doing a 5 hour loop like that. Looked like a lot of fun. Thanks for filming, Andy
No worries at all Andy! I genuinely love doing the videos. It encourages me to ride places I'd never have normally gone. It also helps me make connections with all of you guys. Thanks for taking time to comment 😁
Looks amazing and proper loose in places!! Good riding - that stuff ain't easy! It's so nice to see group rides and travel be a thing again :D bring on summer!
Insane scenery and riding! Loose chunky rocks are my worst enemy too 😂 Glad you made it down in one piece haha. Got me inspired for more big mountain adventures 🤙
Think ur first big mountain ride must have been about the same time as mine, think ur reaction was very similar as well. Great vid Jamie, have to get u up my way for a bit of Torridon action!!
Just discovered this channel - great stuff by the way. Really like the commentary compared to other videos as ye get a better idea of the conditions. Is it worth just doing the last bit of singletrack to the bealach as a return trip? Prepared to do the push up as the scenery is awesome here.
Cheers mate. I've it when new folks find the channel. It's taken an age to get it out there but it's working. I actually think a return trip on the route you suggest would be not half bad. We all certainly enjoyed those last sections 👍
Mate. This looked insane!👏 glued from start to finish. Some of that stuff looked gnarly as hell💀👌😅 I’m dying to do a mountain ride. Great riding dude totally smashed it 💥
Thanks so much. So hard to make these extended edits and try and keep them informative. So pleased you liked it dude. Some of those sections were so tricky to ride!
Thanks mate. I'm glad some of the craziness was communicated through the camera. I loved the ride. Getting the edit out has got me in the mood for more adventures.
There's another way - up Tilt, hike a bike up the stalkers path and then along the tops. A really awesome day out, my bike still wears the scratches of a tumble on the way down. Hardtail of course. 😎🤘
Hey mate. I'm really lucky in that I've not suffered arm pump for years. Maybe a good braking / fork setup, maybe better strength, maybe both. The bit I find really tough is the hike a bike. I don't spend a lot if time carrying that sort of weight around so it always comes as a bit of a shock!
Awesome video Jamie. Watching this Im thinking you dont give yourself nearly enough credit as a rider. Looked prorper gnarly. Keep 'em coming! Aside: is that front mudguard the RRP Max or Normal size?
Thanks mate. That is kind of you. TBF I probably am a bit hard on myself as a rider. I think I also ride with a lot of fast people which skews it. The guard is a Mudhugger, the largest available 👍
@@streetpigeonmtb I have been up and down that hill many times, but never on a bike. Will do now though. Bagged my first bike Munro back in about 1988 (without suspension)
Now that is hard-core! I definitely want to do a few more mountains this year. I vowed to do more adventures after being trapped in lockdown. I don't want to take anything for granted now! Let me know how you get on if you visit... Which munro did you do on the rigid BTW?
@@streetpigeonmtb the first Munro I did on a bike was Ben Chonzie followed by a few in the Cairngorms. Starting to get my mojo back after a few years off the bike, the 29 is a such a step up from the 26.(Andy's recommendation) and has helped my riding so much.
Totally. I've only ridden with him a few times but he has got some great skills. He's very strong on blind trails and makes descending those mountains look easy 👍
Sorry fella. Im afraid that's the only way we make any money. It all gets spent on the equipment that allows me to film it. It's a double edged sword I'm afraid.
Loved this Jamie! The b roll shots really add to it, gives a great feel to the video 👌
Thanks Andrew. I really appreciate that - high praise indeed. I am totally sold on the mountains. I'm going to get out there a lot more this year. They are calling me! Great riding with you, Jess and Ben. Hope you are all good 👍
Wow just watched this again. Awesome production. I'm running out of time to complete tough adventures like this so I have decided to do it tomorrow (nice forecast). Probably just Carn Liath. So up early and having watched this again I will be digging out my elbow & knee pads. Time to change the pads on the Ebike. Cheers. Stoozer. 🤠
Aw brilliant mate. I'd forgotten about this one. Need to get back there. Ride safe and have a great day. Let me know how you get on 👌
@@streetpigeonmtb I will eventually post a video. The steep sketchy bits look scary. Loving yer vids. Cheers. Stoozer.
Absolutely brilliant.
Thank you 😁🙌
Just one word to describe this video. SENSATIONAL. Cheers. Stoozer.
Mate, I love the positivity you bring. Means a lot fella! Thank you 🙌
@@streetpigeonmtb Cheers Jamie. Love your respect too for old timers like me. You always reply which is actually rare for popular mtb channels like yours. I have been a mountain biker for over 35 years. I was there right at the beginning in Yorkshire when I purchased my very first Muddy Fox mountain bike in the 1980's. And then I progressed to a Raleigh mtb and then a Saracen. ALL rigid with NO SUSPENSION. JUST pure steel underneath our pedals pounding downhill. We were mad, just like you.
But it was early days in the mtb calendar and we practically all suffered bad injuries. So much so I ended up in hospital after trying a ridiculous jump. My fault. Stretched myself too far...
So now, at 62 years of age, I am still in there and LOVING your videos pal. Especially your really infectious commentaries which are often hilarious.
I lived in the Scottish Borders ,( Hawick) for over 10 years and did all the mental stuff at the black 7 stanes Glentress.
ALSO loved your Gypsy Glen video which is such a magical trail...Done it many times.
Just promise me this though.
I thought I was invincible but I was proved wrong.
If you have a family just take care.
Your videos are getting faster and faster and remind me of my silly old days when me and my pals used to bomb down hills without a care in the world. BUT three of us ended up with very bad injuries. Out of the 3 of us it is just me left. Please take care.
Stoozer.
Hey mate. I really appreciate the sentiment. Also cool that we obviously have a link in the places we stay and ride.
To reassure you I am very aware of the risks. I often joke on the channel that I am a coward and will not do anything if I'm not 100% feeling it. TBH though this is the way I have to ride and want to ride. I have two kids, I work in a school and I'm not getting any younger. I can't afford to have a big off and I don't want to.
In other words I'm very with your philosophy. I'm hoping I can continue to get faster but only by focusing on improving technique, not by just upping the risk!
Cheers are always for the comments and the connection. It's one of my favourite parts of this crazy TH-cam thing!
Yes! What a cracking ride!
Thanks Tim. It was something else 👍
@@streetpigeonmtb I don't mind steep and techy but when the ground is rolling underneath you like that, I am not a happy man!!
I would have to agree with you. So unpredictable!
Well done mate another epic in the bank 🤘
Thanks Franco. Much appreciated bud 😁
proper big mountain stuff 👌
Indeed. I'm beginning to love the mountain adventures more and more!
Awesome mate !! Belter of a day
Thanks bud. I'm already planning the next adventure!
Holy sugarama indeed! That looked so intense, kudos on being able to provide a commentary mate. Fantastic video👌🤙🤙🤙🤙🔥🔥🔥😁
Ha ha. I do talk some nonsense when I'm frightened 🤣 Thanks bud 😁
This terrain looks wild!!! Good display of bike control buddy 👍👍
Thanks mate! Always means a lot coming from a good rider like yourself 👍 Glad you enjoyed it. It was tough trying to condense a 5 hour adventure into less than 20 minutes!
You had me in stitches at 14:57 Jamie. Some adventure though, respect for doing a 5 hour loop like that. Looked like a lot of fun. Thanks for filming, Andy
No worries at all Andy! I genuinely love doing the videos. It encourages me to ride places I'd never have normally gone. It also helps me make connections with all of you guys. Thanks for taking time to comment 😁
Wow Jamie!!.. They look sooo sketchy to ride.. I bet you we're cream crackered after five hours of that!!.. Great footage as always 👍
Thanks man. I felt OK afterwards... I think it was just adrenaline though 🤣
"Holy sugarama" is being added to the vocabulary! Great video as always!
🤣 Yeah. No idea where that one came from 🤷♂️🤦♂️🤣
This was sick bro well done 👏
Thanks Garry. Appreciate you taking time to share the positive comments 👍
Looks amazing and proper loose in places!! Good riding - that stuff ain't easy! It's so nice to see group rides and travel be a thing again :D bring on summer!
Bring it on indeed! So many adventures to be had... With people as well!
Insane scenery and riding! Loose chunky rocks are my worst enemy too 😂 Glad you made it down in one piece haha. Got me inspired for more big mountain adventures 🤙
Thanks mate. I'd forgotten just how different mountain riding is. Crazy! Let's get a mountain adventure sorted soon 🤙
Andy’s modest monologue allied to your animated and blasphemous enthusiasm is superb…. Jess rocks as do you all and as for the views, WOW 🤩
Thanks mate. I need to start getting you to write the official video reviews. I love how you always bring the positivity!
@@streetpigeonmtb Jamie I love it when you and Andy post, quality every time… thanks for sharing
Thank you 🙌
Amazing dude 👍 fantastic vid views awesome n ridin brilliant dude 👍.
Thanks mate. It was so much fun... And scary 🤣
@@streetpigeonmtb fore sure dude few close edges n that
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Yup 🙈
Awesome adventure! Nice one mate :-). I’m adding that to my list :-)
Brilliant! I'm going back at some point. Loved it 😍
Think ur first big mountain ride must have been about the same time as mine, think ur reaction was very similar as well. Great vid Jamie, have to get u up my way for a bit of Torridon action!!
Defo. Torridon is fantastic. U just need to get their when the weather is not pants!
it would be bad enough walking on those marbles never mind riding them as usual nice video thanks Jamie
Thanks Paul. It wasn't the easiest but I'd love to do it again 👍
Craving to to do another munro - some ride dude
Yeah. That's a great set of mountains. I reckon there is at least 5 or 6 possible route combinations all with good descents 👍
Credit to you , not sure if I’ll do it now , looks just a bit to much for me .
Well done all , great video
Thanks mate. It's fairly rideable although it is in the mountains and is fairly hard work compared to a lot of trails. Cheers for commenting mate 👍
Absolutely brilliant, I love big mountain days🤘😎. I think you need a tee-shirt with “Oh my god, Andrew you nutter” on it for your next group ride. 😂.
🤣 That would be class!
Just discovered this channel - great stuff by the way. Really like the commentary compared to other videos as ye get a better idea of the conditions. Is it worth just doing the last bit of singletrack to the bealach as a return trip? Prepared to do the push up as the scenery is awesome here.
Cheers mate. I've it when new folks find the channel. It's taken an age to get it out there but it's working. I actually think a return trip on the route you suggest would be not half bad. We all certainly enjoyed those last sections 👍
It must have been good you smiled the whole time even on the way up 👍😊
It really was pretty awesome. A bit of adventure is gold for the soul.
Wetted my appetite ace👊
Cheers Kev. You deserve some sort of Pigeon loyalty reward! Thanks for taking time to get involved. It's very much appreciated 👍
Mate. This looked insane!👏 glued from start to finish. Some of that stuff looked gnarly as hell💀👌😅 I’m dying to do a mountain ride. Great riding dude totally smashed it 💥
Thanks so much. So hard to make these extended edits and try and keep them informative. So pleased you liked it dude. Some of those sections were so tricky to ride!
Well done riding that mate! Some bits looked insane, even on camera 😨
Thanks mate. I'm glad some of the craziness was communicated through the camera. I loved the ride. Getting the edit out has got me in the mood for more adventures.
That looked amazing and scary at the same time buddy!
It certainly was! Some day mate 😁
@@streetpigeonmtb epic
Gotta love an epic every now and again 👍
There's another way - up Tilt, hike a bike up the stalkers path and then along the tops.
A really awesome day out, my bike still wears the scratches of a tumble on the way down.
Hardtail of course. 😎🤘
Hardtail Hero mate! It's a beautiful area. I did Carn a Chlamain last year and loved it. Do you live up that way?
@@streetpigeonmtb Dunblane, so not too far.
It's a grand day out in the hills...
It certainly is 😁
Such an epic day out out on a bike. Well done all. How was the arm pump on the those long descents?
Hey mate. I'm really lucky in that I've not suffered arm pump for years. Maybe a good braking / fork setup, maybe better strength, maybe both. The bit I find really tough is the hike a bike. I don't spend a lot if time carrying that sort of weight around so it always comes as a bit of a shock!
Awesome video Jamie. Watching this Im thinking you dont give yourself nearly enough credit as a rider. Looked prorper gnarly.
Keep 'em coming!
Aside: is that front mudguard the RRP Max or Normal size?
Thanks mate. That is kind of you. TBF I probably am a bit hard on myself as a rider. I think I also ride with a lot of fast people which skews it.
The guard is a Mudhugger, the largest available 👍
I have watched your, Andy's and Jess' vids of the same group ride and they all tell the same story in different languages 🤣🤙
Thanks mate. That's commitment for sure! Good to know they were all still watchable given there were three vids 😁
@@streetpigeonmtb I have been up and down that hill many times, but never on a bike. Will do now though. Bagged my first bike Munro back in about 1988 (without suspension)
Now that is hard-core! I definitely want to do a few more mountains this year. I vowed to do more adventures after being trapped in lockdown. I don't want to take anything for granted now! Let me know how you get on if you visit... Which munro did you do on the rigid BTW?
@@streetpigeonmtb the first Munro I did on a bike was Ben Chonzie followed by a few in the Cairngorms. Starting to get my mojo back after a few years off the bike, the 29 is a such a step up from the 26.(Andy's recommendation) and has helped my riding so much.
Makes a huge difference doesn't it? Wishing you somegood adventures this year 😁
Sometimes you just can't beat a wild ride with some of your mates.
Totally agreed mate 👍
You should ride with MCtrail rider more often. He will teach you what mountain biking is
Totally. I've only ridden with him a few times but he has got some great skills. He's very strong on blind trails and makes descending those mountains look easy 👍
@@streetpigeonmtb experience is key. I've done 20+ munros
Great effort. I'm hoping to get some more done this year 👍
pronounced "Ben" a' ghlo that's lowlanders for ya hehe.
Sorry mate! I'll do better next time 😁🤣
Beinn is pronounced 'Ben".
I know. School boy error. Sorry folks 🤦♂️
Looks great, but . . . the invasive adverts, sorry mate but I'm off.
Sorry fella. Im afraid that's the only way we make any money. It all gets spent on the equipment that allows me to film it. It's a double edged sword I'm afraid.