Well done on such a great route! Really enjoyed the video ! Thanks for sharing your adventure
@mtbfree49144 күн бұрын
@@barryjohnston4306 glad you enjoyed it. Thank you 🙏
@bambangsuseno87645 күн бұрын
Ms Karen and Ms Claire, in The Special Territory of Yogyakarta, Indonesia, I enjoy your share riding your MTBs in several parts of your country. It's truly amazing. Warm greetings from The Special Territory of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. 😊
@mtbfree49145 күн бұрын
@@bambangsuseno8764 thank you for your kind comments. We hope to visit Indonesia one day 😃.
@Bikingsailingboarding6 күн бұрын
Watched this video when I was looking to do this route. Have now done it a number of times over the last few months as a break from being in hospital with my dad. He's the lone fisherman on the side of loch bradan as you cycle along it. You went past his old jeep before you turned down there. Just rewatched it as he died this week. He loved being up there.
@mtbfree49146 күн бұрын
@@Bikingsailingboarding very sorry to hear about your Dad. May he rest in peace. It’s a great route for bikes. Nice and quiet and peaceful with amazing views.
@simonwiltshire6 күн бұрын
That was great guys! So well put together, thankyou for shareing.
@mtbfree49146 күн бұрын
@@simonwiltshire thank you ☺️ glad you enjoyed it.
@djpablo7310 күн бұрын
Love this!!
@mtbfree491410 күн бұрын
@@djpablo73 thank you ☺️
@davieizett949018 күн бұрын
Hi there where can I purchase that orange bike packing frame bag set up? Thanks Davie
@mtbfree491418 күн бұрын
@@davieizett9490 hey, I bought the rear bag from alpkit and I made the other bags myself out of the same fabric.
@shelleykearney486420 күн бұрын
Hi Claire and Karen thanks for the video. I have been walking the Whithorn Way as a day tripper as I live in Lochwinnoch. I’m a bit challenged by transport now I’m down to Maybole. You have inspired me to cycle stages. So helpful xxxxxx
@mtbfree491419 күн бұрын
@@shelleykearney4864 thank you for your comments. We hope you manage to complete your pilgrimage with the use of a bike - it does make logistics a lot easier at times 😃. Enjoy!
@markwringe282626 күн бұрын
Some great filming, you really convey what it must feel like to do the route. And you were pretty lucky with the weather for this year. Couple of tiny corrections - the train in Fort William is the Jacobite to Mallaig, and it's not hauled by the Flying Scotsman. And both vowels are pronounced in Loch Oich (oh - ich). Placenames are always tricky!
@mtbfree491426 күн бұрын
@@markwringe2826 glad you liked it. Thank you for your corrections too 😀
@woodsboyhunterskogsarmann26 күн бұрын
superbos :)
@mtbfree491426 күн бұрын
@@woodsboyhunterskogsarmann thanks!
@johnwilson384227 күн бұрын
👏
@mtbfree491427 күн бұрын
@@johnwilson3842 thanks 😃
@blackhat40028 күн бұрын
Epic journey" whar do you"s byde .?
@hkcam939829 күн бұрын
Fantastic video Claire and Karen, amazing trip and fantastic video / editing. You both should be so proud. Well done.
@mtbfree491429 күн бұрын
Thank you ☺️
@allankelly813329 күн бұрын
Fair play girls. I’m extremely envious of that trip. Me and my 2 brothers climbed Nevis recently and stayed in Port Augustus. That fish and chip shop hit the spot. Well done
@mtbfree491429 күн бұрын
@@allankelly8133 it really did 🐠 🍟 😃
@gordonblack9076Ай бұрын
Great route, enjoyable video. Will you post GPX files or some other form of route information? Cheers.
@the_hardtail_riderАй бұрын
Aw that looked amazing. The scenery was incredible. I'd love to follow that route sometime
@mtbfree4914Ай бұрын
Hope you get a chance to - it was a fantastic route 👍
@trudigilmore8294Ай бұрын
What a great video! I’m in Montrose and was considering cycling to Oban but I’ll freeze the video and look at your routes and the two cycle paths mentioned. If you’re kind enough to reply to this comment how did you plan your route and identify the land rover tracks? I use Landranger maps but find not all tracks are passable due to private signs.
@mtbfree4914Ай бұрын
Thank you and glad you liked it. We used 1:50000 os land ranger maps. Bikewithgps is a good website that has some routes that users have put onto it. We used a route off that and adapted it a bit. In Scotland under the outdoor access code you have the right to roam (including cycling) almost anywhere with a few exceptions - like not into people’s gardens. In general the houses/lodges that we passed had a route around them so we did not go through their house grounds. I hope this helps.
@mtbfree4914Ай бұрын
Hope you enjoy your cycle 🚵♀️😃
@trudigilmore8294Ай бұрын
@@mtbfree4914 Great - thanks!
@silentrabbit247Ай бұрын
Enjoyed watching your coast to coast & nicely filmed ( glad you found the drone ) If there is anyway you can get the packs off and the stuff onto the bike - you'll find it more refreshing & less tiring when cycling, give it a try you will notice a big difference. Not too well known, but The Scottish Outdoor Access Code ( SOAC ) allows responsible wild camping ( up to 4 people, bikepacking or backpacking etc ) in Playing Fields ( off the pitch etc, and asking if there are houses in sight nearby ) - a great option for an easy night in a village or town ! I always camp in the playing field in Ballater, not far from the old Station. ATB enjoy your next tour.
@mtbfree4914Ай бұрын
Hey, thanks for your helpful comments. I have my drone in my pack and food for the day so it’s pretty light. As for Karen tho, I have no idea 🤷♀️ what she had in hers 🤣. Another ‘anything cage’ on the forks might help to put more stuff on the bike. I didn’t know that about camping on playing fields. Very helpful, thank you.
@rcwallazАй бұрын
Really enjoyed watching your adventure. Well done on the production. Route looks good. Do you have a GPX of the route at all?
@mtbfree4914Ай бұрын
Thank you. Glad you liked it. I’ve deleted the GPX files unfortunately 🙄.
@Straitjacket808Ай бұрын
Awesome adventure. Please can I as for some information about your bikes? Thanks
@mtbfree4914Ай бұрын
@@Straitjacket808 sure, what would you like to know?
@Straitjacket808Ай бұрын
Just the bike makes and model s please
@mtbfree4914Ай бұрын
@@Straitjacket808 Sonder broken road (titanium frame), and a specialized epic (carbon frame).
@richardrr4220Ай бұрын
What a great route and seems like you struck lucky with weather showing off Scotland in all its beauty, stunning... Really enjoyed your video and great inspiration, cheers!
@mtbfree4914Ай бұрын
Thank you for your lovely comments. Glad we’ve inspired you 😊
@TheSavin1Ай бұрын
Looks really good. Definitely worth looking at if you can guarantee no midges - or stay in hotels / hostels.
@mtbfree4914Ай бұрын
Hotels/hostels are definitely doable. Chances are it will be windy in the mountains so that should keep the wee buggers at bay! Good incentive to keep moving too 😂
@fraser-b3494Ай бұрын
Really enjoyed this, thanks for taking the time to make the video. I'v done one small bikepacking trip this year and I am keen to do more. Might try this one out, although its considerably further than the one i did :)
@mtbfree4914Ай бұрын
Thank you. I hope you get out on more adventures soon 😊
@felipaocarraraАй бұрын
Very Goody film : i líke it so much ❤
@mtbfree4914Ай бұрын
Thank you 😀
@Iain-qy1suАй бұрын
Just had the pleasure of watching your adventure following Jennifer’s recommendation. All that practice in the Baljaffray Woods has paid off handsomely! Thanks for sharing. Iain Murray.
@mtbfree4914Ай бұрын
You’re welcome 😀. Haha I hadn’t thought of that - baljaffray woods obviously prepared me well 😂. I hope you are well.
@patriciaorr4917Ай бұрын
Claire what a fabulous video and what an adventure. The scenery is stunning and I'm more than impressed with your adventure. Well done you two and thanks for sharing with us.
@mtbfree4914Ай бұрын
Thanks 😁. It was such a great trip. Already planning the next one 😅.
@JenniferMurray-e5qАй бұрын
Absolutely incredible trip. I'm blown away by both of your fitness levels and the scenery. Love the picture of you both on the beach at the end. What an achievement! Brilliant video well done to you both
@mtbfree4914Ай бұрын
Thanks ☺️. Absolutely loved it. Much easier to cover the distances if you have a friend to chat to - the amazing scenery helps too! It’s as much mental fitness as it is physical fitness. Cheers!
@kevinmcguire4537Ай бұрын
Great video . Beautiful scenery. 👍🏻
@mtbfree4914Ай бұрын
Thank you ☺️
@hikebikescotland9121Ай бұрын
Fantastic video - great production and a real adventure! We really enjoyed watching this, several sections we recognised from our own trips. I keep thinking about getting a drone but you've gone and set me back a few months as I don't doubt I'd do the same and loose it! - At least you got to go a little 'off piste' for a while to retrieve it! :-) - seriously though loved the narration and the little bits of history.. I didn't realise that bridge in Glen Gairn was supposed to be for trains! very interesting.. Thanks again - ATB Tom
@mtbfree4914Ай бұрын
Thanks for your kind comments Tim. Glad you enjoyed it and glad I found my drone! 😂
@RobBob_WalesАй бұрын
Awesome adventure. Thanks that is on my bucket list.
@mtbfree4914Ай бұрын
Thanks. Definitely worth doing 🚵♀️🏕️😀
@richardwilliams1858Ай бұрын
Great video, and great to have spent some time with you during your/our adventure!
@mtbfree4914Ай бұрын
Thanks. Was great to hear the alternative routes. Here’s to more adventures in the future.
@rodmcleod9951Ай бұрын
Excellent, well done both of you, your route brought back many happy memories
@mtbfree4914Ай бұрын
Thank you ☺️
@user-xt3qb3ew5hАй бұрын
OMG Claire this is fantastic - what an adventure
@mtbfree4914Ай бұрын
Thanks ☺️
@michaelthorpe5498Ай бұрын
Very helpfull video many thanks👌
@mtbfree4914Ай бұрын
You’re welcome 😀
@schnabelfischАй бұрын
Thank you, that was helpful
@OKFrax-ys2op3 ай бұрын
Yep, same removing my piece of crap dropper post. Thanks for the experience, Rock-Shocker, wallet killer.
@mtbfree49143 ай бұрын
Yeah there are far better droppers on the market now.
@terriformico1504 ай бұрын
If someone came from across the pond could they rent bikes to travel the trail?
@mtbfree49144 ай бұрын
I’m sure you could hire bikes at a bike shop in Glasgow. From Whithorn you could cycle to Stranraer (30 miles) and you could get the train from Stranraer back up to Glasgow. Hope this helps.
@Mcfc2Rich4 ай бұрын
I cant push the pistons back in..
@mtbfree49144 ай бұрын
Make sure you are pushing the piston in evenly.
@brianmaingi.4 ай бұрын
Hey
@Rossi225 ай бұрын
I just use the 5.1 dot fluid too lube the pistons,5.1 dot is very thin and pulls itself inwards. Works perfectly,just let the pistons swim in the dot fluid and move the pistons 5 to 10 times in and out fully wet with the dot 5.1 and they will run smoothly again.
@tablatom5 ай бұрын
Dream build mate. Would be my ultimate fat bike.
@mtbfree49145 ай бұрын
Thanks! I still love riding it. I’ve just given it a full service and it’s riding like a dream 😃.
@thebreakpad6 ай бұрын
Theres an amazing gravel track that goes to Whithorn now, starts at Glasserton, so you'll have to come back :)
@jodeskid7 ай бұрын
Stunning shots of the scenery.
@mtbfree49147 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@NeilJH237 ай бұрын
Great help that. Thanks
@andrewsteele3489 ай бұрын
What a brilliant loop! great video :)
@mtbfree49149 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊
@PCRYT9 ай бұрын
Plz tell me the bering size?
@mtbfree49149 ай бұрын
Not sure, but if you go onto the hope website they have the exploded diagrams that show all the components and the codes.
@peterhedges840810 ай бұрын
thanks so much it looked pure magic all the way to the end
@mtbfree491410 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊 we both really enjoyed it. Already planning a trip for next year 😂😀.
@hikebikescotland912110 ай бұрын
Looked a great trip!! - starred some of my local hills/roads as well... - ATB Tom
@mtbfree491410 ай бұрын
Thank you! I loved it- already planning our next adventure 😃
@BorderRambler10 ай бұрын
Looks a great route , but clearly some access issues need resolving regarding locked gates on the route. Still looks like you had a very enjoyable trip 🚲⛺️👍
@mtbfree491410 ай бұрын
Yeah it was a shame about the access issue. But a great adventure anyway 😃
@AScottishOdyssey10 ай бұрын
I want to walk the Whithorn Way.
@mtbfree491410 ай бұрын
I’m sure you will really enjoy it. The scenery and historic sights are amazing.
@AScottishOdyssey10 ай бұрын
@@mtbfree4914 I'm sure that I will. I just need to find someone to go with me.
@GregKhar-NU-Metalhead200010 ай бұрын
Where's the dawg🐕🐶🐾
@mtbfree491410 ай бұрын
He didn’t come in this trip 🙁. He couldn’t manage the distances each day - too much for him.
@deekayunited344510 ай бұрын
That's twice in 2 days I've heard it called 'Ben Rinnes' to rhyme with 'mimes'. I've lived in Moray for 50+ years and it's always been called 'Ben Rin-nes' (rhymes with Guiness). Nice vid btw. I although I prefer walking up the hill - it's a bit safer!