The Scariest Vlog I've Made Yet! Sending Dirty Lines At Shipley Glen

After riding at Radical Bikes I headed back up to Yorkshire and to one of my old local spots and one of my favourite places in the UK...Shipley Glen.
I used to ride here most weekends and never got bored of it so it was great to go back and have a morning to explore and find some fun stuff to ride.
The ride was really fun but for some reason I ended up finding the most scary lines I've done in years! I always liked horrible roll-downs but this ride took them to a new level.
I realise that riding alone can be dangerous but Shipley Glen is a popular climbing and walking spot so there's always someone nearby, but that said PLEASE DON'T COPY MY LINES! Not unless you're confident and capable at least.
It's also good to be back on the Hex!
I met up with Jack Carthy after I finished filming this and made a video with him which will be out soon.
I'd love to know what you think.
Thanks for watching
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[@Ali_Clarkson]

Should I ride Shipley on a comp trials bike or MTB next time I go?

[@zroform7004]

MTB

[@adicursed]

Somehow I was thinking to do it on Raleigh Chopper like Sam did, but forget it. I wasn't thinking straight 😂

[@Erickridebikes]

Comp trials

[@jbradfordphoto]

Ah man, I'd love to see what you can come up with in those rocks on an MTB! This video was wicked, Ali. Great riding and some nutty lines, haha

[@luizcarvalho4245]

Comp trials

[@rourkeyliiid4769]

Bloody hell Ali, got nervous watching you on that top section! Serious skill and nerve!

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thanks dude, having confidence it’s not going to go wrong sure does help but there’s always a little voice that tells you not to do it haha

[@oleksiykolesnykov339]

Just this one spot is perfect for a full on video edit, like a proper vid. Such a nice and unique location

[@Ali_Clarkson]

It never gets old, been riding there for years and new stuff always gets found

[@MrGafx]

Definetly! I wanted to write the same.

[@ivandrago1133]

You and Pat Smage are my favorites. So much skill, patience and control. Gorgeous ability. Keep going my dude.

[@csaba5415]

Spectacular, Ali, in every way! No wonder it was scary and horrible. You were bending physics here! I could have kept watching on and on. Great episode!

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thanks dude!

[@ashcroftttt]

I almost never comment on any videos, but this was truly amazing! Mega lines, great scenery, super aesthetic lines and just over all great work.

[@RideBikes_Walkplaces]

having the confidence to keep hitting stuff link that, by yourself, is mind blowing! unreal riding mate.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

I just try not to think about the potentially horrible crash I could have haha

[@timmyboy525]

I hit a dirt jump (w/ a hard stone run out) and missed getting a foot back on 2 weeks ago on my trail bike while out completely alone in the woods. Had just enough adrenaline to phone my family and tell them what happened (they know the jump track as I showed them prior) between the ringing subsiding and before I forgot what day it was! half face helmet is toast but 100% saved my life. ended up breaking a bone in my wrist into 3 pieces as well as elbow fracture/ multiple cracked ribs/concussion. I've ridden alone for 20 years and consider myself an expert bike handler but I fucked up 1 time on a jump I've ridden over 100 times. It's ALWAYS worth having some device like a hands free phone or a location update for Friends and family (there are even apps where if your phone senses abrupt jolts and then zero movement it will contact an emergency phone no) Lets say I'm reconsidering my previous choices big time now. Stay safe people it can and will go sideways at some point! It will never stop me from it as I don't know many others who like to ride daily but I'm for sure going to tell my immediate circle of every place I ride from now on. Not trying to be a downer or jinx anything but I think we can often think lightning will never strike...Be prepared when it does.

[@kulmajaba]

This has to be my favourite video of yours so far! Beautiful environment and awesome lines, I'm a roadie but this makes me want to get into trials.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thanks Mika, this is one of my faves too :)

[@smudek1]

That's some serious riding! Love it. Cheers Ali! 💪👊

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Cheers!

[@thebenman7291]

You are so close to 100k! I feel privileged to see your journey.

[@RoPEK123xd]

thats about as hardcore as trials get i can confidently say that i'd be scared to even stand near the edges of those massive rocks let alone do any sorts of precise jumping. but then again im scared of heights and different scenarios trigger the anxiety in different ways. sometimes im fine being 15m above the ground and sometimes 1.5m makes me feel dizzy and uneasy. mad respect to you

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thanks dude :)

[@RoPEK123xd]

@@Ali_Clarkson keep it up, i feel like you're really underrated, all the glory seems to just go to the other big guys, which feels a bit unfair. they are more "public" and hence popular, but you don't seem to be very far off in terms of skills. i hope your channel catches the wind it deserves. your in-depth comprehension and abilities to pass the knowledge about tricks and such, is next to none as well. and you're a very humble and likeable character. consider this a congratulation on 100k subs. you're amazing, stay motivated and keep working hard even when it gets tough. cheers

[@Tutt1997]

Full respect, absolutely awesome!

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thanks Jake :)

[@mathismignard7420]

FINALY ! The Hex is back ! Bang bang

[@robbed_copy]

Looked amazing even thru a climbers eyes. Sick vid as always lad

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thanks dude :)

[@kristofferson2583]

Ah, my old trials stomping ground many moons ago, happy memories! Used to ride some of those lines you were doing, not always successful mind, bloody steep scary drops off the other side! ;) Great riding though!

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Such a cool place isn’t it!

[@trialsnstuff4715]

Great video, as always! I'm hoping to do some trials on rocks soon, maybe just a bit on the smaller scale :D Hopefully you'll hit 100k this weekend, would be so cool to see.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Definitely give the rocks a try, they help hone the skills more than any other type of riding! 100k won’t happen this weekend but maybe before next :)

[@helmetor2766]

One of the best vids yet!!!

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thanks dude!

[@stokedmtb333]

Ali: Wish me luck guys. You don’t need it...you’re an amazing rider!

[@francescogiannelli24]

6:32 when you see how much high the rock is

[@ivanmatearajkov]

You may be joking about Rampage on a trials bike but I would absolutely love to see some trials moves in that landscape!

[@crashcrash8009]

Downhill BIKETRIALS by AliC ). Looks so so baaaaad...so scary!!! Wow! Be careful, that was nice!

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thanks buddy!

[@lynxg4641]

That was some crazy stuff Ali, really great riding, but I think you did yourself a disservice with the angle on the last steep roll down, maybe should try it again from the side instead of front on, as to me looked like it was pretty damn close to vertical.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thanks dude! I was a bit limited with positions I could put the camera, it got blocked by other rocks in other places

[@paulkrapp]

Ok... I'm a mountain biker and actually got a shot of "fear induced adrenaline" watching your video! Great video thanks!

[@Ali_Clarkson]

This pleases me :)

[@enzodougherty9429]

Those hooks and drops were insane!

[@desmation]

WOH SKETCHY STUFF...

[@pojepoje4054]

nice to see you out and about again Ali. been a long time since you made one of those good how to videos. just a thought XD

[@tharunshiv]

That upto front to endo down was sick! It's crazy how action cameras makes some stuff look small when compared to the main camera!

[@MrTechstyles]

You're a legend on a bike dude - I'd be scared to do that drop on my DH bike!

[@benperie4923]

Your one of the most under rated KZbinrs

[@davidportej]

pls don't hurt yourself 😮 that's insane, very good riding tho 🙂👍

[@Ali_Clarkson]

I’ll try!

[@AquaticBaboon]

6:43 should be a poster!

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Would be nice to get a high res photo but I’m not sure I want to do it again 😋

[@iantowers6972]

Ali could you possibly make us a little video or insert into a video abit about how to improve on doing the reverse nose manuals that you and Danny can do please,even just some tips how to improve at them thanks dude keep up the sick content!!👍🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🔥🔥🚲

[@Ali_Clarkson]

When I get them dialed I’ll share how to do them, currently I’m VERY inconsistent! They’re something I’ve always struggled to get good at

[@dewindoethdwl2798]

I related more to the first five seconds than the rest of the video! 😜

[@Michael-cw4yv]

That is skill!!!

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thanks man!

[@todd_on_bikes]

Awesome stuff, Ali! Too scary! Had a question for you about your bike choice. My take is that you switched from Arcade to Hex for the 26” tires. If Arcade came in 26” would you ride Hex or Arcade? (I ride an Arcade).

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thanks! I think 26” wheels just ride trials a little better at the sacrifice of “tricks”, I do like the look of steel frames but I’m happy enough with the Hex, I would happily ride either

[@floatypiet]

You are crazy dude!

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Haha thanks

[@paulvansteenberghe4644]

Gotta wonder what you could do on a trials motorcycle considering what you do on your hex. Wow!

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Not that much haha, I’m too used to a back brake on the lever...I had a moto trials bike and just never got used to using the back brake with my foot

[@paulvansteenberghe4644]

Some of the new electric trials bikes have both brakes on the handle bars, since they have no clutch, so you might do well on one of those. Obviously, however, you don’t seem to need any more power than your own body conjures up. Very inspirational.

[@nathananson5445]

Need to ride at bike trial academy w Charlie too!

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Yeah that’s on my list too :)

[@PissedOffCil]

Man that massive mossy rock line was amazing!!!!!

[@PissedOffCil]

Yeah well you just kept on hitting massive mossy rock lines til the end, so I guess you have no clue which one I was referring to!! ;p

[@Ali_Clarkson]

PissedOffCil haha!

[@Ben-ns7bv]

Amazing stuff... think its time to buy a bike and get back into trials... didnt realise I'm about 40 minutes from here!... 26 or 24......hmmmm

[@uonadtehrrocks]

Ali at Rampage!

[@Ali_Clarkson]

If they up the time limit for each run to 3 hours then I’m game!

[@uonadtehrrocks]

@@Ali_Clarkson Put that suspension for back on the HEX, you can do it!

[@tumbas5042]

hey ali. what camera are you using?

[@Ali_Clarkson]

I’m using a GoPro hero 8 and a Canon M6 👍🏻

[@kyleolsen9819]

All those lines where so heavy! You should make an edit here!

[@toothpasteonatoothbrush6101]

Don't understand how it has dislikes but if I get a trials bike wich one should I get for beggining

[@chris42076301]

I think I have seen this place in one of Chris Akrigg's videos. I'm sure you know who he is.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Yeah Chris is possibly my biggest influence!

[@chris42076301]

@@Ali_Clarkson I see something in common for Chris Akrigg, Ryan Leech and you. Is there a name for this style? Should I call it "VersaTrails"?

[@AlexSalikan]

Link to the Adam Wilson video?

[@Ali_Clarkson]

If I can find it I’ll add it :)

[@seiffertgeorg]

If you end up going down here youre not gonna have a good time. Ali: no worries I'll send it anyway *cool smylie

[@jamesstoll1627]

LoL - nothing wrong with the video, but I did not enjoy watching that at all - way too stressful! :-O

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Less stressful ones are coming :p

[@jakobhukelmann6887]

U really should send this to redbull

[@GRANTROBERTPETERS]

get another camera for secondary angles in one try :)

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Not as easy as that, firstly there’s the cost...I’d have to buy a new camera, mic and tripod, then there’s the bulk... currently I keep my main camera on its tripod in my bag for ease of use, I’d probably not film as many lines if it meant unpacking and repacking lots of equipment each time. I’d also need a bigger bag which also means it’ll weigh more. I already get bad nerve pains in my neck and shoulders when carrying a bag so if it weighed more I’d probably not ride as far. The last negative is just having multi expensive items when out riding on my own in potentially sketchy places. Just filming lines a couple of times is the best compromise for me even if it’s sometimes a little scary...at least repeating lines means I get more practice and helps me become a better rider

[@shemshem9998]

What Trials riders see: A kicker What everyone else sees: a pebble

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Start trials and never see the world the same way again!

[@shemshem9998]

Ali Clarkson true, but only due to my stupid ass who will be getting concussions all the time

[@shemshem9998]

Ali Clarkson but holy shit! Your only .5k away from 100! Get there soon dude

[@joeldriver381]

Yeah- I would need a ramp at least half the size of those boulders and a good run up. Oh- and the down from the other side is a whole different issue.

[@shemshem9998]

@@joeldriver381 I could get down a lot those boulders with anything from a trailbike and up, but on those wrist snapping, no grip trials bikes that are as stable at speed as an running amputy hell no, I won't survive at all

[@James-dn1hu]

What an amazing video. Made me nervous just watching it. Especially like the nose manual

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thanks James, that line is one of my faves too :)

[@onesquirrel2713]

Rides bike for 3 hours, comes home exhausted. Watches Ali Clarkson video. Itching to go out riding again...

[@Ali_Clarkson]

This is great to hear it has this effect :D

[@fraanzfan8158]

pls don't die

[@fraanzfan8158]

thx

[@Ali_Clarkson]

I promise I’ll never die

[@SERTI_DANNY]

Ali Clarkson the video does this no justice these rocks are massive I’m fairly local to them I know how big they really are some serious balls doing that well done pal

[@-kaster--kaster-6090]

Just insane !

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thanks!

[@bushman9330]

man I would love to be there instead of English class

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Get the studying out of the way and then you’re free to do what you want later in life :)

[@DouglasThompson]

12:27 horror movie noise

[@carlstanton2550]

Ali,I have a question for either you or Adam.. Did Bianchi buy out crescent? I remember being at the Red Bull bike battle in Nottingham, with sam wheeler, Jon fisher, Tarty (Adam) and a few others. One of the riders in the competition (may even have been jj gregorowicz.. sp?) was on a Bianchi, but it looked like a crescent, even had the chequered design around the seat area that the newer orange and black crescents had, but it was white and mint green paint job, with Bianchi on it. I think it was tarty who mentioned they bought crescent, but I'm not sure? Or was it a case of him riding a crescent re branded as a Bianchi due to them not having a trials frame? Sorry it's such a long question! Cheers

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Yes I believe they did 👍🏻

[@otherthrakker]

2nd lol

[@alexquinn3148]

It makes me mad that you don’t even have 100k subs. You’re so good! Honestly one of the best trials riders I’ve ever watched 🙌🙌👍👍

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Slow and steady is the name of the game, I’ve got quality subscribers who are all awesome rather than millions who don’t really care :)

[@churnstyle]

@@Ali_Clarkson .. it's actually looking like 100k any day now ... CONGRATS BRO

[@michaelkay1705]

its 111 now！

[@ksores05]

6th

[@owenmclaughlin8262]

I can go down that way because I'll just die -Ali Clarkson 2020

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Lol

[@planeandsimple431]

New sport; rampage parkour trials riding. Maximum sketch...

[@heelandtoe2369]

scary dude 😨 , get wet hands while watching, that usually happens only at watching storror videos

[@christhrelfall80]

Could this be the 100k video! Hope so! Some unbelievable riding! Fantastic video 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@bobjow5341]

Hay Ali I want to get into trials riding. do you you know what a good bike would be for me

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Depends what type of trials you wanna do...inspired have what are considered the best bikes and something like the Flow is ideal to start on but is a bit more expensive (you are less likely to break it or need to upgrade it though so it’s a good price in the long term). If you want to do more competition style riding then something like an Echo would be good... either way have a check on www.tartybikes.co.uk and see what they’ve got, they’d be happy to answer any questions you may have too :)

[@bobjow5341]

Thanks for the advice. I really appreciate it. I'll look at that website. Keep making the awesome video's. They're helping me get better. Have a good day

[@danielgosselin9930]

Hey Ali, i have spent the last few years getting gradually away from dangerous double black Diamond grnarly free-ride trails by getting more and more Into trials. In major part thanks to you! You've been a great source of inspiration. But now, after watching this video, I guess it will be time to hit those old free-ride trails again... With a trials bike instead of my full-squish😬😂🤣. Jokes apart, I have finally made the Leap🤪!!! I bought myself an Inspired Hex 2020 from tartybikes🤘! It's scheduled to arrive tomorrow (i am in Canada). I don't Think i will be able to sleep tonight. Keep up with the inspiration man!!!

[@Ali_Clarkson]

That’s great to hear!! Did it arrive? Been out riding yet?

[@danielgosselin9930]

​@@Ali_Clarkson Thanks for asking Ali 🤘. Unfortunately, it’s been stalled at the airport’s custom a few hours on Friday. Just enough to miss the delivery truck 🤬. Damned FedEx. Anyway, since Monday is a holiday here in Canada, they will deliver the bike only Thursday😩.

[@xyrius]

Wow that was scary! Next time if you do similar stuff take someone wiith you, because if something goes wrong you'll heave a very unpleasant time.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Yeah having someone with me would always be good! Despite looking quiet there are actually plenty of people walking and climbing there so I wasn’t as alone as it looked

[@Joseph04film]

im watching this at 3am in corea

[@MrGamon1]

Ali, can you add to your record something about warm up? What is important for bike trial warm up and how you do that?

[@Ali_Clarkson]

MrGamon1 when I finally start warming up I’ll tell you lol! Seriously though I’m so bad for not warming up, I’d probably recover a lot quicker if I did!

[@MrGamon1]

@@Ali_Clarkson rotfl

[@andyvoight5303]

I lost track of how many times I held my breath watching some of those lines!!

[@Ali_Clarkson]

This is a good sign haha

[@CoyWhite]

(Re-commenting from Patreon) HOLY SWEET MOTHER OF GOPRO EFFECT

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thanks Coy :)

[@MichaelStugart]

That's a amazing video Ali. You truly seemed to be enjoying the excitement of riding and doing the videography. Thanks 👍

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Glad you enjoyed it Michael, I certainly enjoyed making it :)

[@frankanon7693]

Actually ridiculous riding level! Haven't seen that stuff by jack before, roll outs and easy roll ups on your hex are epic! The nosey down rock is absolutely gorgeous, Good work

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thanks Frank, I think with the way Jack has his bike set up he’s sacrificed roll-down ability for better static moves, I certainly wouldn’t do these roll-downs with his bike!

[@LPx007]

Scary af Ali!! Amazing display of skills...loved this video...I'd say keep riding on the Hex...best bike ever!!😎

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Cheers man, will do!

[@lukase.2487]

Dude this is crazy

[@bobjow5341]

12:30 like butter

[@djfaber]

hey Ali, that part at ~2:20 or so, it would be cool if you cut back and forth between the lower and POV cameras between tricks to give us perspective

[@Ali_Clarkson]

I see what you mean, next time maybe

[@simonwhite6704]

Wow !! Some seriously tech lines !! Amazing riding !! 👍

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thanks Simon :)

[@zroform7004]

awesome video lad !

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thank you :)

[@evanwilliams8908]

That helmet cam really doesn’t do it justice. That second angle really shows how crazy it is. All helmet cam drops look like they are 2-3 feet instead of +6 when filmed further away.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Yeah it’s a shame, I’m glad I had the other camera to compliment the GoPro shots

[@AZ-vk7oe]

Remember that you don't want to ride a street trial bike on such terrain unless you earn money with video blogs.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

I’d rather ride my hex here than a comp bike :p

[@eighty8serge]

Awesome ghost feeble you had there around 5:27 after hooking a rock.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

On the edge of grip!

[@IkemanPL]

I am glad I am wearing brown pants today, because I shit them watching this. You’re crazy son-of-a-gun Ali! 😉

[@Ali_Clarkson]

I wish I’d worn brown pants haha!

[@trialfreak9433]

2:50 was that voiceover? anyway thats some awesome riding and content!!

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Nope, all captured in-camera :) and thanks!

[@callumdewarphotography]

Wearing gloves today 😂

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Sweaty palms on this ride :p

[@callumdewarphotography]

Ali Clarkson 🤣

[@brierssmit7678]

I came on my other account just to give it a extra view and like, because this content deserves it!!! 100k subs easy👌.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Aw thanks dude!

[@mej6519]

hooking up with jack carthy, sweet mate, looking forward to that one.

[@joshpullen3660]

Loving the combination of onboard camera and commentary with the wide view.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thanks Josh :)

[@bongosock]

We knew you didn't plan it, otherwise you would have worn your brown pants ;)

[@Ali_Clarkson]

pectorialis lol!!

[@Михаил-ъ9у5е]

Ali! You're not your cat which has 9 lives! Be careful!:)

[@Ali_Clarkson]

I’m a cat that’s used up 8 haha

[@olacreaciones4951]

This video deserves more views.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

It might get more as time goes on :)

[@ExplosiveNotes]

"Yeah, that was disgusting" the movie. I think I was complaining quite recently, that I haven't seen properly scary horror movie in long time. Now I have. It's bit like Alien, seemless blend of super scary and super beatiful / elegant. Pardon me, I seem to be in the need of fresh pants.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Lol! Good to hear :p

[@sapinva]

Is that the well known gritstone bouldering area? Do those drops take a toll on your knees?

[@Ali_Clarkson]

It is very well known for climbing yeah :) oddly I don’t get any issues with my knees with the drops, I did get a slightly sore neck, I think the extra weight of the GoPro was enough put a little extra strain on me

[@ericalexander3661]

Loved this one. The Crescent Ilions vids were awesome too. 👍

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thanks Eric :)

[@topcat01]

Thought you would of met up with Chris Akrigg whilst there

[@Ali_Clarkson]

That would be awesome but I get the impression he’s more of a solo kinda guy, I really like and respect him and would love to ride with him but not everyone likes riding with people they don’t know

[@Flo96L]

This place makes me think of Chris Akrigg

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Yeah, it’s cool seeing some of his lines and apparently he’s already done a couple I’ve showed in this video too!

[@hacker33]

How many bones you have broken in your cycling career? :)

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Two I think, my collarbone and a metatarsal but I’ve had many bruises, strains and sprains and a few torn ligaments in my angles etc

[@danieljozefczyk8666]

Your looking better on the hex the last 2 weeks a full run of the best bits would be cool

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thank you :) I’ve made a highlight video which I’ll post on Instagram once this video has run it’s course :)

[@sparkles6666]

Great work Ali 👌scary stuff

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thanks Chris :)