Heartbreak Ridge Ballater MTB
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ย. 2024
- 🚵♂️ *Mountain Biking Adventure on Heartbreak Ridge | Ballater, Aberdeenshire Vlog* 🚵♀️
Join us on an exhilarating mountain biking journey through the breathtaking landscapes of Ballater, Aberdeenshire! In this vlog, we travel to the famous Heartbreak Ridge trail, showcasing the perfect blend of MTB action and stunning natural beauty.
🏞️ *Scenic Landscapes:* Brace yourself for an immersive experience as we navigate through the scenic beauty of Aberdeenshire. From lush green forests to panoramic mountain views, Heartbreak Ridge offers a visual feast that will leave you in awe. Using the drone we capture the terrain as you will experience it.
🚴 *Thrilling Trail Riding:* Get ready to witness heart-pounding trail riding action! Follow us as we tackle the twists, turns, and technical sections of Heartbreak Ridge. Whether you're a seasoned rider or a beginner looking for inspiration, this vlog captures the essence of the trail's challenges and triumphs.
🌄 *Spectacular Views:* The summit of Heartbreak Ridge rewards riders with awe-inspiring panoramic views. We'll take you to the top, showcasing the stunning vistas that make every drop of sweat and every challenging climb absolutely worthwhile.
🚴♂️ *7500+ Riders' Destination:* Discover why over 7500 riders have travelled to experience the thrill of Heartbreak Ridge. Learn about the trail's reputation as a must-ride destination and the unique challenges that make it a favourite among the mountain biking community.
🎥 *Cinematic Experience:* Immerse yourself in the high-quality visuals and cinematic shots that bring the adventure to life. Our vlog is not just a ride; it's a visual treat that captures the essence of the journey.
🔗 *Helpful Resources:* Find valuable information on trail difficulty, gear recommendations, and local insights to plan your own Heartbreak Ridge adventure. We're here to inspire and guide you to make the most out of your mountain biking experience.
Join us on this epic MTB ride as we conquer Heartbreak Ridge and soak in the unparalleled beauty of Ballater, Aberdeenshire. Like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on more thrilling biking adventures! 🚵♂️🏞️ #MTB #MountainBiking #HeartbreakRidge #Ballater #Aberdeenshire #AdventureOnTwoWheels
If you are new to my videos then expect to see high quality riding vlogs shot in the same style as McTrail Rider and BKXC. I try to travel to the best MTB locations in Scotland finding you the best mountain biking trails to ride, enjoy and explore.
The video was shot on a GoPro Hero 10 mounted on the chin of an Endura MT500 helmet using a R3Pro mount.
Drone footage was captured on a DJI Mini 3 Pro.
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Thank you for a great report. For some reason I like these “natural” trails more than the constructed ones of bike parks.
Yeah, me too I think. I do like getting to bike-park style trails though. Always good to vary the riding 👌
Such a great trail. A killer climb that seems to go on forever and delivers a trail that is so good in so many ways. Only done it once but up there with the best. Challenging enough to keep you honest, grip in buckets, punchy climbs, little jumps, great value in descending, scary in bits but all doable and leaves you with the feeling of a 'proper ride' that really puts the bike and the body through it's paces.
Pretty sure it's the kind of trail that offers masses in progression with each new ride.
For sure. It's so accessible as well. It would be a nice trail to learn if I lived up that way 👌
One of the best all round rides in the UK, without doubt! ❤
Very accessible. A great entry ride for folks thinking about getting off the beaten track 😁
Me and my wife went and did this trail for the first time in September’23. It was a day much like your video. Very hot and sunny 😁😎
Such an awesome ,amazing trail. Beautiful views and we are so looking forward too going back this year.
🙂 Heartbteak Ridge…simply brilliant 👍
Yup. Rides like that are mind blowing when the weather is playing ball 👌
Stunning, definitely one of the best trails I've seen so far. Great fun watching
Glad you enjoyed it 👍
There are so many other trails in the area that are unbelievable . The area is one of the best for mtb day outs , spent 3 days there last year, and just scratched the surface . Heartbreak Ridge is one of my all-time fave trails . Even better on an ebike 😂 there is a great shortcut to the top of heartbreak ridge !!
Yeah, Aberdeenshire has some amazing stuff to ride. Hopefully get back up there in 2024 👌
Hey pal great vid I’m from Manchester would love to go ip one day and go further a field!! Looks epic
Cheers Scott. Appreciate the positive comment and hope you find your way up here 🙌
I did this last year and my derailleur fell apart as we started the ridge. Having lost bits, I had no option but to remove it and go single-speed not thinking that the suspension wouldn't work either 😩 A very tricky, single-speed, hardtail descent followed, definitely 'Heartbreak Ridge'!
Cracking footage, what a day you got 😃
It's going back on the list for rides to do again, hopefully without the mechanicals 🤞
Ah no! Glad you still got down. Deffo head back for a 'problem-free' run. I'm sure you'll enjoy it 👌
One of my favourites for sure when I was doing some riding in the Cairngorms in 2021 🤟👍
Nice! 👌
Have you tried the Achnashellach descent in Torridon? That also has some lovely slabs :)
Just rode Heartbreak Ridge for the first time yesterday, was great!
I have indeed!
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Nice video! A reminder of the summer weather that will come again ☀️
Yup. It was really nice doing a summer edit in winter! Can't wait for the better weather to arrive.
It's great on the xc bike, fun on the enduro bike too. Nice challenge to do the shop to shop look in under 1 hour. It's all in the climb speed.
Fair play! Definition of the 'Power Hour'💪
Ah brings back happy memories would need to session several times to get the hang of it especially steep slab near end, were plenty of other riders whilst I was there, combined with Tarland back in September made for a great biking holiday thanks for sharing Jamie 😁🤙
My pleasure buddy 👍
Brilliant wee video Jamie... Need to get over to there this year it's been on the list a while
Thank you! Hope you make it 👍
Awesome Trail!! Had the pleasure to ride it with some good friends in ‘22 👌
Ah nice! Yeah, it's a very accessible trail with some stunning scenery 👌
One of my favourite trails in Scotland 🏴. Worth driving two and half hours north 👍🏻🚵🏻 ⛰️. Great video as always 👍🏻
Cheers buddy. Scotland is pretty awesome 😍
That looked a wee bit past my skill level but might try the woodland section sometime. Was that on the Glen Tanar Estate. I grew up 12 miles East of there in Tarland but travel up there every month or so to visit elderly relatives and am looking to take my bike up when the weather gets a bit better. I am fairly new to serious trail riding after investing in a eMTB Haibike Nduro6 but have been around bikes all my life and will be sixty on Friday so my days of flying down mountain trails are past me. Really enjoyed the video and you really picked a day of glorious sunshine from memory it was always like that in summer when I was a boy.
Not sure if it's in the estate but it's certainly not far from Glen Tanar itself (I think). That's great you have the new bike to explore. I'm sure you'll surprise yourself with both what you and it can achieve. Hope you make it there 👍
That looked like a lot of fun!
It sure was. Always nice to have the sun out in Scotland as well!
Allan going full Miami Vice colours the, well played!
👌😁 Rocking it 😎
Great video, I really like your 40 something approach as I'm also in that age category
Cheers Paul. Appreciate that. There is still plenty life left in us... Maybe just a wee bit more caution 🙈😁👌
Picked a belta day. Looks sick bro . Well done mate great vid bro .
Cheers Diz 👌
@@streetpigeonmtb no worries bruv
It's simply outstanding. nuff said 💥💥
Another Scottish blinder 😁
Epic trail Jamie - you need to ride Final Destination next time you're up 😳🤣
Sounds like it might be the end of me 😂😂😂
@@streetpigeonmtbyou'll love it - scenery is phenomenal!
@garioch_gravel_rider7376 cheers buddy 👌
Ah sunny days, I remember them! HBR ❤
Yeah. They were so long ago! 😆🙈
so much fun this trail...!!!
The slabs are amazing. Absolutely love them 👌
@@streetpigeonmtb me too, my fav. parts of the trail...and the view is outstanding ... great job mate !!!
@paolocarlos80 thanks buddy 👍
Did this last year. Climb ups pretty good, great views, great trail. This one and the glen clova/glen muick ride are must do’s in that area.
Yeah. Dropping into Glen Clova is incredible 🙌
@@streetpigeonmtb yeah the views round there are stunning and that spot to slide into the river Is great fun if it’s sunny enough. I did it in April and it wasn’t the warmest.
@benpulsar13 yeah. I can imagine April could be on the chilly side!
@@streetpigeonmtb all worth it to have a go on natures slide, saw mctrailrider (andrew) then you do it in your vids so had to find it on the way up. Torridon lollipop in April, can’t wait.
@benpulsar13 nice! The Lollipop is a brut 💪
Typical Scottish weather for February!!! Congrats on 10 000 subs
Ha ha. Yup, if only! Cheers buddy. Was nice to hit the 10,000 😁
The trail is great but in a pretty sorry state last time I rode it. People need to give it a miss in wet conditions to limit it deteriorating.
Wow!! That looks amazing. The top section looks like it would take a lot of concentration!😮 I need to get to Aberdeenshire this summer and do that ride!! Do you have a Srrava link for the whole ride Jamie? 😊
I must do. Give me 5 mins...
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@@streetpigeonmtb thanks Jamie! 😁
@susiehooper2798 nae bother 👍
Well that’s been hiding in the archives 😂
Ha ha! It has indeed. Took a new approach to editing last year making sure I banked videos for winter release 😁👌
I would say the popularity and excess traffic has ruined this for me. The top has lost its flow and the old bomb holes use to be super scary fun but are now filled with speed sapping boulders. Slabs are still fun and the rerouted bottom section is really good.
I would've liked to have seen the original trail. I first went in 2019 and it was pretty rough then 👍
Strange to watch the evolution of this trail , a singletrack flow trail at birth into an wide improved trail center type trail, good for tourism i guess.
How long ago was it first used as an MTB descent Andy? That's not meant to be a random question, I'm just interested 👍
because its fukin ace! :)
Those slabs 🙌
Too chunky for my old bones otherwise looks i,e fun for the younger set .
Yup, deffo quite chunky!
rubbish music , shame
Rubbish comment, shame 👍😁
Its not that great , your over selling it.its good but there are far better
What part did I over sell? I'm genuinely interested as I thought my narrative was pretty measured 🤷♂️ If you could be more specific it would be great 👍
🤡🤡🤡 seriously get a grip of yourself and stop posting absurd comments for attention.
@@streetpigeonmtbhe is an absurd attention grabber. Heartbreak Ridge like the rest of Aberdeenshire is sublime and your sell was spot on. Ignore.
@darrenohara48 thanks buddy. The lack of response is always the clue for me. People love to hate but can never actually offer a well framed point of view. Sad times but it doesn't bother me. Cheers for your positivity Darren 👍👌
@@streetpigeonmtb ooooh a bit salty there aren't you ? If it makes you feel better I am not constantly online like many ,which is why I failed to reply,maybe I jumped the gun when I accused you of of over selling heart break ridge as on reflection it was more your comments that over did the praise but i suppose peoples view of the merit of a trail is subjective and would depend on the types of trails and places and what type of riding you gravitate towards .hope that fulfills your question. I seemed to upset your quick to temper resident sycophant , I'd hate to see the reaction if I dared to criticise his bike choice , in the grand scheme of life me not agreeing on how great a trail is, is not worth sweating over and the outrage at said comment is more telling of sad times than me daring to have an opinion.