I was faced by the same comment on a local ride, on my return route (on a cycle path) from some local trails, I encounter an oldish couple, I made them aware that I was passing 3 times, I had no reaction from them, so I passed them slowly on the left, well the lady (used lightly), shouted ****ing bikes. I stopped an had a toe to toe, explained to her it was a dual purpose path for both cyclists and pedestrians...…..more potty mouth language from the so called lady, I told her to turn her hearing aid up ,and she might of been aware of my intensions to pass, and to pay more notice of her surrounding's and carried on...… some people eh!!!! Anyway, it didn't spoil my day, great video again Andrew.
Done Ben vorlich on Sunday spoke to loads of walkers who were brand new and said fair play for pushing a bike to the top only one solo lady from south of the border stopped me and asked why I had took a bike on to the hill I told her it was a hobby I bike on mountains she told me it was stupid think everyone has their own opinions but sometimes they should keep them to themselves
Being a Walker at heart I've always believed the wilderness is for Everyone. I'm happy to hold a gate for 4 wheel drive groups, motor bikes and mountain bikers. Ramblers groups maybe not!! I've been stuck at Stiles and gates while large groups pass without one person letting me through first. Its there to share, people need to get used to it. Worst thing is picking the right side to go to when you get the shout from behind. Keep riding.
I’ve found that generally stereotypes don’t really hold up in the hills, you get good and bad people irrespective of the activity. That being said, there are more walkers in the hills than any other sport, so the chances of meeting a grumpy one are higher.
@@McTrailRider its not the mountain bikers making walkers grumpy, its getting to the top and finding another Top beyond. Bit like banging your nuts on the saddle!!.
That Lairig Ghru trail is awesome, a bit more spicy when there's ice in the ruts though! Also the Meall a' Bhuachaille descent is awesome aside from those tyre eating drainage ditches!
@@McTrailRider Aye, there was a lovely spot on the Ghru trail that gives you a nice icy slide straight down to the river if you don't stop & walk it or bail into the heather!
@@McTrailRider Aviemore is roughly an hour from ma hoose but its somewhere I've explored very little of, looking to change that after seeing your video. Badaguish I have ridden a few times though which is a great place to ride 🤘
Obviously it's been a while since you asked but the first place he shows at 30s is Green Loch/An Lochan Uaine (with the rustic fence), he then rides due north from there up to Ryvoan Bothy (they all step inside at 1m30) and then turns west up Meall a' Bhuachaille.
Brilliant video. Those last few minutes of track, you had your flow on there for sure. As for the person complaining.....pppthhhhh, needs to save her breath for her running, that's why she's not quite made it to the top yet 😂😂
Had to stop this vid to comment, had that been me that woman said what she said to you, I'd have stopped and chased her back up the hill and challenged her....I'll resist swearing in your comments....on with the vid.
Shame to hear such negativity from other path users, are they not aware of SOAC? An observation I've made over the years is that the vast majority of hill erosion and path braiding is due to walkers not sticking to the path because they want to walk on the soft vegetation. This is especially noticeable on long distance routes like the WHW when they're getting tired feet. I cycled the WHW a couple of years back and was staggered at how many walkers were not on the path and they weren't just making way for me either. Same on Conic Hill the other day not one walker on the path.
Shouldn’t be here .....slap, I’m a hiker and a biker people just need to get along the worlds a big place. Those bumps would shake the fillings right out your teeth 👍🏻
How disrespectful to have a mountain bike on a mountain lol what a dafty she is. Ive been riding down an mtb specific trail and had a guy run straight into me shouting i shouldn't be there lol
It looked to me like it was one or both of the two women running up the mountain who were whining about you being there on bikes. They didn't look like stuffy old hikers, which suprised me, as it's usually those types who don't like bikes, not the more active sportspeople. Fair play for taking it as well as you did - I'd have struggled to hold my temper. That kind of illogical, mindless ignorance and sense of entitlement winds me up!
It was just the one women shouting at us. I don’t get it either, she clearly isn’t well informed on our access code. Don’t be fooled though, every bone in my body wanted to stop and confront her about it. The two women that were in our group actually did stop to speak to her but soon realised that she could not be reasoned with. I very rarely come across people like that though, and was by far the most vocal.
Riding is getting a bit dodgy here in the Peak just now.. Lot of trail sabotage going on, people throwing nails down and sticks with nails sticking up, blocking the trails with stone walls, wood.. Had a nail go in my rear tyre the other day, dented my rim.. 😡
The woman on Meall a' Buchaille clearly doesn't understand access rules in Scotland. However, I'm not sure there was just one blind corner on the Larig Ghru descent. I'm surprised the speed you all went at , especially considering that you nearly wiped out some walkers right at the start. Remember its "responsible access". The rules can and do change. Please be careful not to give all mountain bikers a bad name.
@@McTrailRider Please don't take my comments personally. I'm a forthright old git. Also, the older I get, the faster I'm not - so I'm also probably slightly bitter! But be aware these incidents are not unfortunate as you state - I've seen this more than once or twice in my experience and had my own incidents. It's surprising how well walkers can conceal themselves, particularly if they have a flask of tea. In this regard I don't share your confidence about continuous 20ft visibility, although most of the trail was fine. Love your videos btw, particularly the in flight commentary. Keep going!
While the vocal lady was obviously misinformed, I have noticed you rarely slow down for hikers in your videos. In fact, in this video, you only slow down when slamming into the group of men walking up the trail. Remember it is "responsible access" us bikers have here in Scotland especially when meeting other users like hikers and horse riders.
every time I've ridden with Andrew he has been nothing short of polite and aware of other people on the trails (riders included). When you ride on the road do you slow down for everyone that is on the pavment a few feet away?
In fairness, I'd be a bit miserable too if I was running up a mountain!
I was faced by the same comment on a local ride, on my return route (on a cycle path) from some local trails, I encounter an oldish couple, I made them aware that I was passing 3 times, I had no reaction from them, so I passed them slowly on the left, well the lady (used lightly), shouted ****ing bikes. I stopped an had a toe to toe, explained to her it was a dual purpose path for both cyclists and pedestrians...…..more potty mouth language from the so called lady, I told her to turn her hearing aid up ,and she might of been aware of my intensions to pass, and to pay more notice of her surrounding's and carried on...… some people eh!!!!
Anyway, it didn't spoil my day, great video again Andrew.
@@McTrailRider They'll die out eventually.
the only reason I have light, an active 'ding' bell and a passive 'cat' bell on my bike!
Pleasure riding with you mate - we had a blast. Hopefully our paths will cross again in the future for more shredding!
Very cool! I also rented saw about the bike! Greetings from Russia
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Done Ben vorlich on Sunday spoke to loads of walkers who were brand new and said fair play for pushing a bike to the top only one solo lady from south of the border stopped me and asked why I had took a bike on to the hill I told her it was a hobby I bike on mountains she told me it was stupid think everyone has their own opinions but sometimes they should keep them to themselves
Your new bike is a beast it looked like it soaked all them rocks up👍
Being a Walker at heart I've always believed the wilderness is for Everyone. I'm happy to hold a gate for 4 wheel drive groups, motor bikes and mountain bikers. Ramblers groups maybe not!! I've been stuck at Stiles and gates while large groups pass without one person letting me through first. Its there to share, people need to get used to it. Worst thing is picking the right side to go to when you get the shout from behind. Keep riding.
I’ve found that generally stereotypes don’t really hold up in the hills, you get good and bad people irrespective of the activity. That being said, there are more walkers in the hills than any other sport, so the chances of meeting a grumpy one are higher.
@@McTrailRider its not the mountain bikers making walkers grumpy, its getting to the top and finding another Top beyond. Bit like banging your nuts on the saddle!!.
H D 😂😂
Good test for the new machine looks amazing keep videos coming big man 👍
Thank you. You can tell from your vids. How good the deviate is.
You rode a mountain bike in the mountains? What were you thinking?
🧐 You should not be there lol cheeky Cow, great stuff buddy 😜👌
Safety first!! Just the right amount of biking and then to the pub!
That Lairig Ghru trail is awesome, a bit more spicy when there's ice in the ruts though! Also the Meall a' Bhuachaille descent is awesome aside from those tyre eating drainage ditches!
@@McTrailRider Aye, there was a lovely spot on the Ghru trail that gives you a nice icy slide straight down to the river if you don't stop & walk it or bail into the heather!
Tut tut, how dare you take a mountain bike up and down a mountain Hahahahahaha
The trail looks amazing by the way 🤘
@@McTrailRider Aviemore is roughly an hour from ma hoose but its somewhere I've explored very little of, looking to change that after seeing your video.
Badaguish I have ridden a few times though which is a great place to ride 🤘
Obviously it's been a while since you asked but the first place he shows at 30s is Green Loch/An Lochan Uaine (with the rustic fence), he then rides due north from there up to Ryvoan Bothy (they all step inside at 1m30) and then turns west up Meall a' Bhuachaille.
It's a nice autumn this summer. Same in Poland.
So unusually cold in Poland just means normal in Scotland? Gotta time any visits carefully...
Great looking adventures :D love the look of them trails :)
Brilliant video. Those last few minutes of track, you had your flow on there for sure. As for the person complaining.....pppthhhhh, needs to save her breath for her running, that's why she's not quite made it to the top yet 😂😂
Great riding. Thought the walker was a gonner!
Have you got the Strava links for the runs? Quite fancy them next time I am up.
Shouldn’t be up there that’s her hill 😂 great trails both of them 👍
That woman was incredible, wish I had stopped for a chat with her 😜
What kind of helmet were you wearing? A switchblade? Cool video btw.
Had to stop this vid to comment, had that been me that woman said what she said to you, I'd have stopped and chased her back up the hill and challenged her....I'll resist swearing in your comments....on with the vid.
What was the first trail? Looked amazing
McTrail Rider magic. Great video can’t wait to get out on that trail soon 👍🏻
Shame to hear such negativity from other path users, are they not aware of SOAC? An observation I've made over the years is that the vast majority of hill erosion and path braiding is due to walkers not sticking to the path because they want to walk on the soft vegetation. This is especially noticeable on long distance routes like the WHW when they're getting tired feet. I cycled the WHW a couple of years back and was staggered at how many walkers were not on the path and they weren't just making way for me either. Same on Conic Hill the other day not one walker on the path.
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Shouldn’t be here .....slap, I’m a hiker and a biker people just need to get along the worlds a big place. Those bumps would shake the fillings right out your teeth 👍🏻
How disrespectful to have a mountain bike on a mountain lol what a dafty she is. Ive been riding down an mtb specific trail and had a guy run straight into me shouting i shouldn't be there lol
It looked to me like it was one or both of the two women running up the mountain who were whining about you being there on bikes. They didn't look like stuffy old hikers, which suprised me, as it's usually those types who don't like bikes, not the more active sportspeople. Fair play for taking it as well as you did - I'd have struggled to hold my temper. That kind of illogical, mindless ignorance and sense of entitlement winds me up!
It was just the one women shouting at us. I don’t get it either, she clearly isn’t well informed on our access code.
Don’t be fooled though, every bone in my body wanted to stop and confront her about it. The two women that were in our group actually did stop to speak to her but soon realised that she could not be reasoned with.
I very rarely come across people like that though, and was by far the most vocal.
If that's how she feels, Maybe she should bugger off to the Peak District..
Riding is getting a bit dodgy here in the Peak just now.. Lot of trail sabotage going on, people throwing nails down and sticks with nails sticking up, blocking the trails with stone walls, wood.. Had a nail go in my rear tyre the other day, dented my rim.. 😡
Might be worth clearing the vegetation from that corner, for everyones sake.
The woman on Meall a' Buchaille clearly doesn't understand access rules in Scotland. However, I'm not sure there was just one blind corner on the Larig Ghru descent. I'm surprised the speed you all went at , especially considering that you nearly wiped out some walkers right at the start. Remember its "responsible access". The rules can and do change. Please be careful not to give all mountain bikers a bad name.
@@McTrailRider Please don't take my comments personally. I'm a forthright old git. Also, the older I get, the faster I'm not - so I'm also probably slightly bitter! But be aware these incidents are not unfortunate as you state - I've seen this more than once or twice in my experience and had my own incidents. It's surprising how well walkers can conceal themselves, particularly if they have a flask of tea. In this regard I don't share your confidence about continuous 20ft visibility, although most of the trail was fine. Love your videos btw, particularly the in flight commentary. Keep going!
Someone doesn’t know about the land reform act. Remember that old git that wouldn’t move out the way on beinn Narnin.
@@McTrailRider i know, totally held up my strava time lol
While the vocal lady was obviously misinformed, I have noticed you rarely slow down for hikers in your videos. In fact, in this video, you only slow down when slamming into the group of men walking up the trail. Remember it is "responsible access" us bikers have here in Scotland especially when meeting other users like hikers and horse riders.
every time I've ridden with Andrew he has been nothing short of polite and aware of other people on the trails (riders included). When you ride on the road do you slow down for everyone that is on the pavment a few feet away?
you shouldnt be mountain biking on a mountain... ..
yeh ok love.
You shouldn’t be here? Hmm what land owners may have said to ramblers at the 1932 mass trespassing at kinder,,,,,