Skiddaw Mountain in the Lake District - Now this is Mountain Biking (4K)

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ม.ค. 2021
  • This is by far the BEST TRAIL that we have ridden. It's crazy Gnarly and starts with the Ulluck Pike descent, which is a very steep, loose, and wild descent (far more gnarly than than the Avalanche trail at the Golfie).
    Then the trail just continues on and on, overlooking truly epic scenery, all the while offering countless line choices of gnarly tech!
    We have ridden a lot, but we are in agreement this trail is truly special for many reasons.
    Hope you guys enjoyed this one
    Thanks for the support Start Fitness, Meg just loves that Merida: www.startfitness.co.uk/cycles...
    Keep Shredding
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  • @McTrailRider
    @McTrailRider 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    That descent looks so good! Good enough to maybe even tempt me out of Scotland 👍

    • @LukeMegBiking
      @LukeMegBiking  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I know I have been selling it hard, but I’m glad the footage lived up the hype. Dude we have to plan a big one when the world is in order, we will have a blast over that way 🍻🎉

    • @fr1k4s01d
      @fr1k4s01d 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Mate, ive been watching your videos quite a bit lately and i am local to skiddaw. If you ever come around it would be a pleasure to have a ride with you :D

    • @fr1k4s01d
      @fr1k4s01d 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Plus we have loads of other trails built around the other mountains aswell :)

    • @McTrailRider
      @McTrailRider 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@fr1k4s01d I appreciate the offer dude 👍

  • @kennethmorton7671
    @kennethmorton7671 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That looks absolutely epic.

    • @LukeMegBiking
      @LukeMegBiking  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It truly is an amazing place to ride for sure 😀

  • @UPHILLPHILL
    @UPHILLPHILL 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So great to see Skiddaw again. The first time I did her was 1990 on a fully ridged Klein Attitude, I remember it like it was yesterday. So pleased your drone recovery was successful... feewww😬. Great video. Stay safe and shred well you two ✊🤘

    • @LukeMegBiking
      @LukeMegBiking  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh wow, now that’s gnarly 🔥🎉. We are longing to get back over there, what an amazing place.
      Thanks so much Phil, wishing you well 🍻

  • @mouseamillion
    @mouseamillion 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sick guys! Will give this a go in the spring. There's a few super gnarly sections by the looks of it!! And steeeeeeeeep! 🤘

    • @LukeMegBiking
      @LukeMegBiking  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh awesome. Dude it truly is wild, I very rarely wear a chest cam as it makes the terrain look flat, but damn it’s steep haha

  • @Ruffest
    @Ruffest 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Epicness right there. Need to have a trip up after lockdown.

    • @LukeMegBiking
      @LukeMegBiking  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cannot recommend it enough buddy

  • @mtbguides_Rich
    @mtbguides_Rich 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice to see you being so respectful to the other users, you were very lucky with the drone.

    • @LukeMegBiking
      @LukeMegBiking  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Always buddy, it’s just who we are, but we also want people to have nice engagements with Mountain Bikers 😀. Oh the drone 😱. Very lucky for sure

  • @MTB_Trekker
    @MTB_Trekker ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hiked up Skiddaw as a kid in the 80s... I NEED to ride it now! Cracking vid guys, first one I've seen of yours! Subbed.

    • @LukeMegBiking
      @LukeMegBiking  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s awesome dude. Sweeet, we are stoked you enjoyed it. WHAT a place Skiddaw is hey, so stunning and one hell of a ride 🙌

  • @Pozitivi
    @Pozitivi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome!! nice video and riding , keep it up :) :)

    • @LukeMegBiking
      @LukeMegBiking  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you, we appreciate the support :-)

    • @Pozitivi
      @Pozitivi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LukeMegBiking
      You're welcome !
      Maybe you would enjoy to watch my riding videos too 🚴‍♂️🤘

  • @theadhdbiker6493
    @theadhdbiker6493 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Myself and my mates rode this 2 year ago, it's definitely worth the trip. We drove up from Suffolk. We made a weekend of it and it was EPIC!

    • @LukeMegBiking
      @LukeMegBiking  ปีที่แล้ว

      That's so cool to hear dude, it's a very special ride hey, something we will never forget. We plan on going back this summer 🙂

  • @jimmycburfield5997
    @jimmycburfield5997 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Courageous stuff. I walk this route on a regular basis. I honestly find it hard to imagine how people cycle it.
    Must be some incredible decision making and reactions
    Lovely video

  • @trepicks
    @trepicks 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    RIDDEN!!!😊

  • @adrianmcdonagh2820
    @adrianmcdonagh2820 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Found your channel through mc trail rider , great content and great trails keep up the good work .

    • @LukeMegBiking
      @LukeMegBiking  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s awesome, Andrew’s channel is so damn good. Thanks for the support, great to have you onboard 😀

  • @MonkeyShred
    @MonkeyShred 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So here's me looking for a challenge... thinking, I know, I'll take this vintage MTB, convert it to some mega 1x11 gearing, some v brake and wide bars and take it up an actual mountain. Apparently Skiddaw is rideable....
    I don't know if I want THAT much of a challenge. Haha
    Great footage guys and great riding. Thanks!

    • @LukeMegBiking
      @LukeMegBiking  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That sounds an awesome project and challenge. Skiddaw can be rough and challenging for sure, but the views and trails in that area are fantastic. Thank you for the support, keep shredding

  • @stolimano3723
    @stolimano3723 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved the drone footage. Sets you guys apart from the usual POV youtubers

    • @LukeMegBiking
      @LukeMegBiking  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you. We try to offer something different 😀

    • @stolimano3723
      @stolimano3723 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      TH-cam is saturated with POV. There’s definitely a niche there for a few different camera angles/filming techniques

    • @Ruffest
      @Ruffest 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@stolimano3723 if you like the drone stuff I've a few in my content 😉

  • @comedycamping4692
    @comedycamping4692 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice ride that is did it years ago before webcams and stuff. Easy ride tho did it both ways. One of the best rides I use to do in the lakes was castle crag pretty hairy at times 😅

  • @RockGullyMTB
    @RockGullyMTB 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really love your video intros. And Skiddaw looks scary loose and steep 😲 wow!

    • @LukeMegBiking
      @LukeMegBiking  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thats awesome to hear thank you :D It is definetly is all of the above but super fun and really breathtaking! We have just been checking out your channel, its awesome! :)

    • @RockGullyMTB
      @RockGullyMTB 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@LukeMegBiking you can't beat a ride with views like those! Thank you, appreciate that 😁 I'm trying to improve my editing, and I'm really looking forward to getting to some new places when we are allowed 👌

  • @ElectricCrotchRocket
    @ElectricCrotchRocket 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This looks absolutely amazing, great video guys! 👍
    What gearing do you have on the two bikes? Bet the climb was steep but well worth it!
    Also.... very lucky with the drone!

    • @LukeMegBiking
      @LukeMegBiking  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you, it was an amazing experience. We both have Shimanoebike XT 12 speed, which definitely helped getting up the steep terrain

  • @2626stephen
    @2626stephen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I will just keep looking at Skiddaw next time I'm in Keswick looks a bit rough. Latrig a nice walk and ok on an Electric bike.

    • @LukeMegBiking
      @LukeMegBiking  ปีที่แล้ว

      It all depends on what you normally ride, it's a special route for sure

  • @grinch4567
    @grinch4567 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the video!!
    Is it all Skiddaw, both days?

  • @ilyasdaud1352
    @ilyasdaud1352 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the video guys... where did did you start the ascent. Thanks

  • @Ruffest
    @Ruffest 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    😂 😂 Got to the drone e landing. Unfortunately mine did that and landed in ladybower 180 foot deep 😂 don't fly over water

    • @LukeMegBiking
      @LukeMegBiking  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh noooooo, I feel for you Iain, that must have been painful

    • @ElectricCrotchRocket
      @ElectricCrotchRocket 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Still have nightmares now! ☹️ still... you wanted a new one didn’t you! 😜

    • @Ruffest
      @Ruffest 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LukeMegBiking yeah just said battery error forced landing. 😂 Didn't even crash it landed properly

  • @frederickmerle6412
    @frederickmerle6412 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yep. That’s a footpath ergo illegal on a bike in England which is an absolute pain. Here in the Lakes a huge amount of the best rides are footpaths so choose your time wisely. After 10 years based in Aberdeenshire it took a long while to get used to the animosity to MTBers again on footpaths when I moved back to Cumbria.

  • @rossco3603
    @rossco3603 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! Fairly certain Ribblehead wasn't used in HP though.

  • @robertlusted8858
    @robertlusted8858 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video as usual..👍
    FYI.. there's a reason there aren't many gt. Whernside mtb videos... unfortunately its not really a legal descent.☹ Loads of great stuff nearby tho.. see @trailfinder 😉
    Keep up the good work!.!

    • @LukeMegBiking
      @LukeMegBiking  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Robert, much appreciated. We weren’t thinking to come down the footpath, we were wanting to just go freeride and cut in some lines off the mountain 😂

    • @robertlusted8858
      @robertlusted8858 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@LukeMegBiking haha.. make sure to pack your waterproof socks!!

    • @LukeMegBiking
      @LukeMegBiking  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@robertlusted8858 and maybe a parachute 😂

    • @robertlusted8858
      @robertlusted8858 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LukeMegBiking 😆😆

  • @DannyAshton97
    @DannyAshton97 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Class video guys!!
    Do you have a route planner or directions for your ride??
    We’re heading to skiddaw tomorrow!

    • @LukeMegBiking
      @LukeMegBiking  ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry dude, we didn't use strava for this ride

  • @craigcrallan15
    @craigcrallan15 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Luke/Meg, Do you have a GPX download file for this route or will be be the same as what's available on the internet? What was the distance you covered and how long did the loop take you?

    • @LukeMegBiking
      @LukeMegBiking  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey, sorry we don’t have a GPX, it took us 1-1.5 hours on ebikes but that was with stopping etc

    • @craigcrallan15
      @craigcrallan15 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LukeMegBiking okay thanks. What was the distance you covered? I've came across a 30 mile route but won't be on ebikes so trying to guesstimate how long it will take us

  • @andrewenglish2841
    @andrewenglish2841 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looks great, is there a gpx route file?

  • @northwestbanners9038
    @northwestbanners9038 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Any chance you could share a GPX of the route. Thanks

    • @LukeMegBiking
      @LukeMegBiking  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much, unfortunately we did not record this route, we will be sure to do it next time though

  • @bretttownend3838
    @bretttownend3838 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can anyone point me in the right direction for a route guide for this? Great video 🤙🏼

  • @matthewpollock72
    @matthewpollock72 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for this, you got a strava or route I Can follow for this?

    • @LukeMegBiking
      @LukeMegBiking  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry Dude, we didn’t record the route

  • @colinminiman12
    @colinminiman12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent ride. Do you have a link to the route?

    • @LukeMegBiking
      @LukeMegBiking  ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry dude, we didn't use strava for this ride

  • @elvingtonred
    @elvingtonred 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great trail perfect for my Decoy! Needs doing when this bloody virus allows 😒

    • @LukeMegBiking
      @LukeMegBiking  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It definetly is the perfect trail for the ebb, makes you fall in love with biking all over again! Fingers crossed we can all get back out shredding soon!

  • @NathanMorgan1976
    @NathanMorgan1976 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great vid , I'm up in lake district . Is it back of or just skiddaw . Trailforks route ,? .

    • @LukeMegBiking
      @LukeMegBiking  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey, glad you enjoyed it. It’s the Ullock pile descent to start, then you veer right down the Skiddaw descent. We didn’t use any app for the route

    • @NathanMorgan1976
      @NathanMorgan1976 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@LukeMegBiking did it last weekend , f**king gnarly . But excellent .

    • @LukeMegBiking
      @LukeMegBiking  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@NathanMorgan1976 hahaha it’s Gnarly hey. So happy you had a good time.
      We are away to Scotland for a whole week with some BIG rides planned 🙌

  • @sourcescience
    @sourcescience 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Swerving Wheenside is wise in bad weather. It’s horrible at the summit when it’s challenging.

    • @LukeMegBiking
      @LukeMegBiking  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      We thought so, the conditions were brutal. Amazing scenery though hey

    • @sourcescience
      @sourcescience 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LukeMegBiking my first completion of the Yorkshire Three Peaks was a normal day but on Whernside it was torrential and I could barely see. It’s k own for being a nightmare in even moderately bad weather.

    • @LukeMegBiking
      @LukeMegBiking  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sourcescience some people made it to the top, but they said they regretted it as they passed us as they couldn’t see anything, the wind was wild up there

  • @christopherstirrup5318
    @christopherstirrup5318 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love that the subtitles thought you shouted yoghurt at 12:35, or did you shout yoghurt? :D

  • @Tobymtbwindsor
    @Tobymtbwindsor 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How have you made your intro

  • @ronwhite8503
    @ronwhite8503 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    We've ever ridden.

  • @mrnobody9821
    @mrnobody9821 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Suuuuuubbed. Just because of the thumbnail lol

    • @LukeMegBiking
      @LukeMegBiking  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha awesome, welcome aboard

  • @sjwhitey4356
    @sjwhitey4356 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good vid guys 👍 check out team flying burgers great vid showing a rapid route down well worth a check out 👍

    • @LukeMegBiking
      @LukeMegBiking  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks a lot. We definitely will, love a good MTB vid 😀

  • @Philares66
    @Philares66 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    cool trail, but are we not in lockdown?

  • @matthewgoer8883
    @matthewgoer8883 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pity it’s all illegal to ride apart from the climb up Skiddaw.

    • @LukeMegBiking
      @LukeMegBiking  ปีที่แล้ว

      Go at a sensible time when there are little to no walkers and enjoy one of the best trails in the U.K.

    • @matthewgoer8883
      @matthewgoer8883 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LukeMegBiking That’s all right then - take a motorbike next time.

    • @LukeMegBiking
      @LukeMegBiking  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@matthewgoer8883 naaaa a 4x4 will be best

  • @tuxtoo1
    @tuxtoo1 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Eeb's, just noooooo!