@@TheSammaguire11 Thanks. It's the West of the Island, below and above Peel. Check out the description for trail names.
@johnmarsh207810 күн бұрын
Great trail. In England there would have been a sign at the start "Restricted Byway. No motor vehicles. it is an offence to drive a motor vehicle on this track. This includes motorcycles!" That is why I now exclusively ride an electric mtb.
@stevebrown758413 күн бұрын
So you're lending your bike out now John? I wish I was over to take advantage too! Roberts bike sounds pretty crisp eh?
@johncarson212813 күн бұрын
@@stevebrown7584 Well I hadn't much need for it 😄 The KTM 200 was fresh of a full top and bottom end rebuild, it's always sounded great but I also changed the pipe this year and and it's had a real rasp since. I suspect the silencer could do with repacking too.
@waltershayanewako516314 күн бұрын
this can make a lovely addition to the Isle of Man attraction for those of us who are too scared to do the TT race but still wanna do some sport riding. I have a suggestion . How do I get in touch with you
@johncarson212814 күн бұрын
I'm a sometime visitor to the Island, at TT I ride my road bike. As Darren has suggested the tour guides would be a great starting point.
@DarrenChallisKIS14 күн бұрын
Walter there are already several rndu tour guides on the Isle of Man
@DarrenChallisKIS14 күн бұрын
Walter there are already several enduro tour guides on the Isle of Man
@johncarson212814 күн бұрын
@@DarrenChallisKIS What Jeff says, try the following. John Whittle @ Trail Riding Isle Of Man, Lee Helwich @ Manx Trax and Trails, Jack Walton @ XC tours IOM. I think David or Juan Knight also take people out. John Whittle can supply bikes and kit too. Hope this helps.
@DarrenChallisKIS14 күн бұрын
I'll happily guide you if you bring an enduro bike I know all the tracks. I live here
@michaelbryce780614 күн бұрын
Amazing riding 😮
@johncarson212814 күн бұрын
While it lasted!
@stevenkelly998215 күн бұрын
Looks like fun 👍
@richarddevaottien772415 күн бұрын
A 4 stroke wouldn't have done it to you😅
@johncarson212815 күн бұрын
@@richarddevaottien7724 I'd have crashed through boredom before then 😄
@Pavalofa16 күн бұрын
Ouch that crash looked bad!
@twowheels468916 күн бұрын
So how you get back?
@johncarson212816 күн бұрын
Robert rode the KTM back to Douglas while I waited at the end of the trail. The girl from the guest house brought him back in her car, he took the Beta back and I got dropped off at Nobles. A friend from the Island rode my bike onto the ferry and walked back off before departure, one of the SPC crew rode it off in Belfast. All worked out well enough 👍🏻
@scottie736517 күн бұрын
As an absolute novice, I'm in awe 😮.. brilliant footage👍👍
@johncarson212816 күн бұрын
Kind words thankyou, glad you enjoy the videos.
@johncarson212816 күн бұрын
@@scottie7365 Are you Manx Scottie, I think that profile picture is taken at the end of the Black Mountain trail?
@scottie736516 күн бұрын
Not Manx but been here for over 20yrs. Was up on the Druidale road getting a taste for greenlaning.👍👍
@johncarson212816 күн бұрын
@@scottie7365👍🏻
@stevebrown758418 күн бұрын
Bad luck John and hope it's healed soon. Are you planning any more trips over this year?
@johncarson212817 күн бұрын
Hi Steve, I had been hoping to fit in another trip before the end of August (That's when the boats from Ireland finish for the season) However 6-8 weeks heal time for the fractures takes me right out until then, realistically I'm probably done for this season. I'll be back though, going to keep returning until I see a wallaby 😀
@stevebrown758416 күн бұрын
@@johncarson2128 f you wanted some winter riding there you could do wha some of my mates did to get to the TT once. Boats from Liverpool and Heysham all booked solid but they had accommodation booked. So they rode from the midlands here to Holyhead, took the boat to Dublin. Then rode to Belfast and straight on a boat to Douglas. A bit crazy but they were determined not to miss TT! Oh, and no idea what it cost either! Get well soon, and as the others say-stick with the physio!
@twowheels468919 күн бұрын
The pollution coming from them 😂😂😂
@hellracerjonas20 күн бұрын
Aaah. 😬 hope for fast recovery.
@davypross20 күн бұрын
The lengths some people go to to bag a few more subscribers 😝
@twowheels468922 күн бұрын
You ok ?
@johncarson212822 күн бұрын
Yes thanks Dave, fractured humerus that'll be good in 6-8 weeks hopefully. Missed 2 days riding, just home this morning.
@twowheels468922 күн бұрын
@@johncarson2128 unlucky usually just a tumble on a small off, on the Isle of Man?
@twowheels468922 күн бұрын
@@johncarson2128 them bloody Ruts
@johncarson212822 күн бұрын
Yeah Spooyt Vane on the Island, just clumsy riding to be honest.
@twowheels468922 күн бұрын
@@johncarson2128 just keep physical as possible and you’ll be back in no time.
@davypross22 күн бұрын
Amazingly, none of them broke down ….
@Workerbee-zy5nx2 ай бұрын
Ant hill?🤣
@richarddrury30412 ай бұрын
You made that look like hard work!! We came up it today and even the newbie pissed it !!
@johncarson21282 ай бұрын
With talent like that you should consider Romaniacs 😂
@heatherd28262 ай бұрын
Supposed to be a footpath I believe. Shame you didn't end up in a bramble bush.
@robocombo3 ай бұрын
You wouldn't want to break down up there! Stunning but definitely inhospitable.
@damianwawrzyniak42743 ай бұрын
Any chance for lactation? Please
@johncarson21283 ай бұрын
Skyhill near Ramsey
@damianwawrzyniak42743 ай бұрын
@@johncarson2128 thanks 👍
@darrenmilligan39353 ай бұрын
Make sure you fill up before going over the mountain. Wouldn't want to run out of fuel 😮
@stevebrown75843 ай бұрын
Hi John, another good video of a good ride! How come it's always you that has to do the gates though? 😉
@johncarson21283 ай бұрын
I'm glad someone noticed, good to hear from you again Steve. Still haven't spotted a wallaby, are you sure they exist :)
@stevebrown75843 ай бұрын
@@johncarson2128 100%! I'm over again for MGP and again on the 11th Sept for 5 nights. I'll double check for you! 😉
@markysgeeklab87833 ай бұрын
Was wondering if there was anywhere to ride a wr450 on the IOM. This answers my question
@stevebrown75843 ай бұрын
There's more than you can shake a stick at there-A weeks worth I'd say.
@abhisheks50383 ай бұрын
❤
@abhisheks50383 ай бұрын
❤
@abhisheks50383 ай бұрын
Nice ride bro
@davypross3 ай бұрын
Definitely faster guy in front, John’s tyres must be flat….
@darrenmilligan39353 ай бұрын
The guy in front looks like a pro . Has he been doing this for years .
@davypross3 ай бұрын
Is nice that he waits for the camera guy to catch up.
@johncarson21283 ай бұрын
@@davyprossI'm lucky to be able to follow him and learn.
@darrenmilligan39353 ай бұрын
Green ladies 😮
@davypross3 ай бұрын
Maybe your moose is loose🙂
@johncarson21283 ай бұрын
Or mains! 😮
@garethcornish43773 ай бұрын
When sparks do fitting work............😂
@johncarson21283 ай бұрын
@@garethcornish4377I should have welded it on 😂
@gordonwatt24946 ай бұрын
Hi john heading over to the TT in june 24 would you have any GPX files showing the green lanes?
@johncarson21286 ай бұрын
I don't but I've a pdf map of the lanes I could send you
@user-xq9sj5dg3q8 ай бұрын
Hi can you tell me the location where you join this trail from the main road please
@johncarson21288 ай бұрын
Access road is at the side of the Glen Mona hotel at the Laxey end of Glen Mona village.
@user-xq9sj5dg3q8 ай бұрын
Many thanks
@fantasy7651_9 ай бұрын
man got no chills
@Extremegaz259 ай бұрын
Great video john, you know I've always thought of that trail as winding and flat but watching the video really captures the curvature of the mountain, it looks cool as your blasting along. I definitely prefer the other way, with it being more challenging the way you went. Cool.
@johncarson21289 ай бұрын
I usually do it in the opposite direction, especially when I've got company as the first section is pretty tough. It's been a while since I done it that way, surprised me how steep the hill is (Just after the hard bit at the start) and how long the steep bit goes on for. It does level out quite a bit after that and sort of feels like you are riding around the side of the hills without too big a change in elevation. Its a great trail, I'll get the bottom section sorted without stopping next year, someone told me I just need to give it more beans 😀
@Extremegaz259 ай бұрын
😂give it some bollocks!
@Dilmun10010 ай бұрын
hah - that first hairpin often catches me out !!
@Dilmun10010 ай бұрын
nearly !! I've only managed to clear it (up) about once, I think !! (Good breaker of levers etc !! )
@johncarson212810 ай бұрын
I've now all winter to plot my way up it, it's flippin nasty :o) You've been quiet lately, any biking adventures this year?
@Dilmun10010 ай бұрын
Just Wild Atlantic Way - (June) still havent got around to editing on-bike footage.... Hope to upload soon. Took a guy around TT week - fell off on Slieau Whallian rocks and really bruised shoulder (the good one !) needless to say - last track of the day ! havent been out on Honda since... Shoulder was a bit of a nuisance on Ireland trip...! OK now. Just bought a couple of Kayaks. Good in this hot weather !! :P @@johncarson2128
@johncarson21289 ай бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqHOn5Rpi5uXgKMsi=jvtmMoFeod8SLjNl So that's how it's done 😅
@fantasy7651_10 ай бұрын
man got no chill
@Extremegaz2510 ай бұрын
Smart that john, going at a good pace there too, brings back memories.
@Skizm_admin11 ай бұрын
If you ever want a proper day out with guaranteed fun and laughs go with “manx trax and trails) we go off piste where the real fun begins.
@smith1dv11 ай бұрын
Hi John. We met you last April up at the Mountain Box. The old guys on the trails. I'm planning next year. Can you please remind me of the hotel you use in Douglas. Thanks. Roger
@johncarson212811 ай бұрын
The Kings Guest House on Queens Promenade. The girl that runs it is called Sue. Nice to hear from you guys again 👍🏻 <edit> I have Mikes phone number, can whatsapp him some updated stuff and more details on the guesthouse if you want?
@johncarson212811 ай бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqO2h6yDmq2ioNk Roger, the guest house is at the end of this video, even has a garage to keep your bikes cosy in 👍
@smith1dv11 ай бұрын
@johncarson2128 thanks John. We may see you next year. Keep those videos coming.
@garysteer6211 ай бұрын
John do you have a gpx route of this or can you tell me the route especially the first two trails thanks
@fantasy7651_11 ай бұрын
you are so underrated
@garethcornish437711 ай бұрын
My da would of wheelied over that twig on the DR ........
@johncarson212811 ай бұрын
That was demonstration of minimal effort and efficiency, you too can attain that level if you keep practising 👍
@stevebrown758411 ай бұрын
Nice one John-Glad to see it isn't just me taking an unplanned breather against the banks now and then! ;-)
@johncarson212811 ай бұрын
I swerved to miss a Wallaby, honestly Steve 🤣
@stevebrown758411 ай бұрын
@@johncarson2128 Ha Ha! Good one-I'll use that next time!
@stevebrown758411 ай бұрын
Another trip over? You must have a good deal with the Steam Packet co!