Climbing To Do The Longest Mtb Descent In The Uk

[@McTrailRider]

Part 2 will be out at 7am Wednesday guys, make sure you’re ready👍

[@joer5023]

Thanks for sharing this, it's been on my list for a long time too and after watching this i think I will take the alternative route that follows the stream to the East. Cracking views you had, if i get those conditions I'll be a happy man!

[@A_AAA232]

HI Andrew - great ascent..you and James are really showing what 'adventure MTB' is like on the climb - kudos mate..never seen so many boulders in one place before! looking forward for part 2 and the descent - the mountains are simply beautiful - thanks for sharing the ride.

[@McTrailRider]

Glad you’re enjoying the videos dude😊

[@stevecooper3574]

Love your commentary of the mountain names and geography!

[@McTrailRider]

Thanks Steve

[@Elena-yr8qn]

Great video guys! Glad you had a ball and finished this amazing route safely! Never mind the punctures, just added up to fun. "corrected and enlightened" - it was me! 😂

[@Elena-yr8qn]

The one with granite tors is Ben Mheadhoin.

[@McTrailRider]

You were the woman we were speaking too on Càrn À Mhàim?

[@Elena-yr8qn]

@@McTrailRider Yes, small world! My friends were watching it and recognised me :) Was a nice surprise! I didn't realize you were filming. I blame social distance ☺️

[@McTrailRider]

Elena small world indeed, very nice to meet you Elena.

[@stevebzz839]

Were you running tubes or tubeless? What were the causes of the flats?

[@bobmarley6161]

Phenomenal... Stunning views... Seriously breathtaking.... You picked a fantastic day...... I'm in awe of those views.....

[@McTrailRider]

I purposely held this ride off until the weather was right, worked out well 👍

[@bobmarley6161]

@@McTrailRider mega.....

[@dexterfletcher2481]

Brilliant riding Andrew...that ridge ride was epic the Deviate can take the punishment. ! Looking forward to the next episode

[@McTrailRider]

That bike is a weapon 💪👌 Hope you enjoy the descent 👍

[@Trailsy]

Awesome. All I saw up Macdui was the inside of a cloud! 😂 Can't wait for part 2!

[@McTrailRider]

Been there 😂

[@christopherforder8966]

Beautiful views again. Brilliant video once again. You guys must have balls of steel going on those mountains with those drops either side of you. I wouldn’t be able to trust my ability to do that.

[@McTrailRider]

Not brave, just stupid 😜

[@bazbroon]

Now that’s what you call epic! Absolutely stunning 👌 Looking forward to the descent.

[@McTrailRider]

Thanks dude, the descent video is already live 👍

[@Adasrast]

Amazing video as always 👍🏻 Ben Macdui is position number one on my bucket list 🤟🏻⛰🚵🏻‍♂️

[@andyraven6219]

Awesome, can't wait for part 2. I had the same stunning weather, when I climbed Ben Nevis via the CIC hut and up on the CMD arete on the 2nd Oct. Watching your videos you really sell the beauty of Scotland, and I wasn't disappointed. So glad I got to visit during these mad times. Can't wait to get back when the world gets back to normal. Stay safe and keep up the great work.

[@McTrailRider]

The CMD is so high on my list! Without the bike obviously😜

[@andyraven6219]

@@McTrailRider definitely no bike for me either. By the time we got to the summit it was almost empty. And watched the sunset on our descent. Truly stunning.

[@andrewnorris5415]

Loved that! Anyone else find they are looking at the rocks to spot a line and weigh it up?

[@trailchatter5739]

Absolutely stunning! A bit out of my comfort zone atm, but maybe one day!

[@McTrailRider]

Something to aim for them 👍

[@mcnab1383]

Great to belatedly see this. Had planned to do this years ago with a very light xc bike (9kg) but it would have been brutal, so glad I never found the time. You had a great day for it. That is not Schehallion in the middle - it is Ben Mhor (Crianlarich) with Stob Binean to the left, unmistakable. I don't think Schiehallion is high enough to be on the horizon from Macdui, but think the whole east shoulder & summit are visible below and to the right of Lawers. I think the hills you say are are Glencoe are actually Beinn Achallader (by Bridge of Orchy). Pretty sure the Glencoe / Nevis hills are obscured by Braereach etc. But what's interesting is that you can see what's probably the Kintail mountains on the horizon to to the left of Aviemore. I once biked in close to the foot of the Devil's Point (Penis until Victorian map makers deliberately mistranslated it) and walked up and round to Braeriach, it was mid October and a similar day but hard frost above 3000ft, sunset and views to the west were amazing - as no hills in the way. Then down the corrie to Larig and ride back to the bothy in the dark.

[@McTrailRider]

Thanks for the information regarding the mountains, I double checked what you said on a map at home, and your absolutely correct👍 I’m still learning the mountains and is particularly hard to get right when I’m further away from home.

[@GrahamStorr]

That devil point and angel point area looks fecking EPIC 👍🤟👍

[@McTrailRider]

It’s stunning 😍

[@davidmair5164]

Awsome accent, looking forward to seeing the decent. This is 100% on my bucket list. Looking to build up to this mammoth day out.

[@McTrailRider]

It’s absolutely worth the effort David 👍

[@taffycymroukmtb9073]

Great stuff buddy 👌🚴🚴 great Views 🙂 can't wait for part 2👌👌

[@McTrailRider]

Coming soon Taffy 👍

[@simonhedditch1364]

That is a stunning route. Looking forward to part 2 👍👍

[@McTrailRider]

It certainly is, part two is a banger 👍

[@pew32]

This has to be one of your best vids. I need to make up to Scotland next year

[@McTrailRider]

Great to hear, but wait till you see part two 👍

[@caroldave4037]

Raining Monday morning trail rider fix ..even if I was your age I couldn't ride like this but your. .. camera and ...angle take me there😊 👍👍👍👍cheers from dave

[@McTrailRider]

Happy to have you join us Dave 👍

[@mcyoon77]

Looking forward to Pt2. Ben Macdui has been on my list for a while.

[@McTrailRider]

It’s been on my list for so long, and it was totally worth it!

[@gazbaileyrn]

Stunning scenery and amazing riding pal !!!! James got no pads on 🤯

[@McTrailRider]

He forgot to put his pads on for the initial descent, but had them on for the main event 👍

[@gazbaileyrn]

McTrail Rider yeah saw that later in the vid, looking forward to Pt2 👍🏻

[@chrisgould9101]

Wish I could ride my mountains like that but unfortunately the Rockies aren't as round and forgiving, LOL. Great video bro keep them up, love seeing the beautiful countryside and diverse trails you ride.

[@McTrailRider]

The Cairngorms are pretty mellow even fort Scotland, but yeah, the Rockies are a completely different beast.

[@marcusoutdoors4999]

Stunning day out. I was thinking, “why’s he not using his ebike?” then I saw the carry sections.

[@McTrailRider]

I was tempted to take the Ebike, but very glad I didn’t.

[@craigtbmtb8993]

That boulder field climb. Hard work. Quality visibility for this one.

[@McTrailRider]

That Boulder climb was brutal! Worth it for those views though👍

[@5492sparky]

Simply stunning!

[@McTrailRider]

Not too shabby Mark 👍

[@malcoms.3272]

good hard climb, the down, waiting in anticipation

[@McTrailRider]

Tomorrow dude 👍

[@davidscullion2379]

Great video and epic views. That’s why I love Scotland great places to ride.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@McTrailRider]

🍻 to that

[@gt900uk]

What a day to be in the mountains on a bike!

[@McTrailRider]

Absolutely!

[@russmtb5670]

Epic rides always. Great scenery love it.

[@McTrailRider]

Thanks buddy

[@scotlandmyhome7484]

I’m well impressed you went up Carn a’ Mhaim, the path you were pointing to as the decent from Derry Cairngorm was the assent you should have taken to get up to Ben Macdui/Derry Cairngorm. Looking forward to part 2 and I bet you enjoyed it, that’s the decent I said was the best in Scotland on your Bynack More film. I said Derry Cairngorm as it’s the path up to their that your going to decent on in part 2👍 like I said I’m well impressed you did Carn a’ Mhaim and Macdui you may haven even done Derry Cairngorm summit too, just need to wait and see in part 2 😂 love your films ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@McTrailRider]

The plan was always to do Carn à Mhàim but I might not bother next time 😓 We didn’t go back down the other path that you see in the video, instead we went down the back side past loch Etchachan. Which one do you consider the best?

[@scotlandmyhome7484]

McTrail Rider yes down the side of the Loch and past Hutchison bothy down through Glen Derry, hope you enjoyed it.

[@McTrailRider]

Scotland my home it’s fantastic! Hard to see it being topped.

[@scotlandmyhome7484]

McTrail Rider great, so glad someone of your ability and experience of Scottish Munro mtb says it, as it’s an epic decent.

[@thebarofclay6100]

Ooohhh 2 parter... Can't wait to see the decent mate

[@McTrailRider]

Wednesday morning dude 👍

[@SubmarinersDive]

I'm thinking you might need a new set of pads and rotors after this one! Visibility was amazing...thought I could see America from there! Looking forward to Part 2. Great footage as always brother!

[@McTrailRider]

The brakes certainly got a good workout 💪👍

[@woduk]

@@McTrailRider try some uberbike ebike pads in there meant to be good

[@RicardoPetrazzi]

End of part one!.......you tease us!

[@McTrailRider]

7am Wednesday morning for the next one 👍

[@BasqueEnduro]

Nothing like a antiflow, gnarly descent once in a while

[@McTrailRider]

Very true 😂 wait till you see the main descent, much more flowing 👌

[@Gamanachannel]

Everytime I see your vids, I think you wont be able to top it again. You continue to prove me wrong 😄. Awesome views. How many go pro batteries do you have to carry to last a journey like this?

[@McTrailRider]

I’m sure I’ll manage to make some mediocre ones very soon 😜 Think I went through 3 and a bit batteries on this one.

[@geeshepherd7241]

Stunning. just stunning. Another belting McTrail production. Also: my days in Cairngorm have never been that clear!

[@McTrailRider]

We definitely got the weather on side for this one 👍

[@peterbeer4746]

Looked like a hard and enjoyable ride up but i am sure it was well worth it , stunning scenery, are you running any tyre inserts at the moment 👊

[@McTrailRider]

Definitely worth it! No tyre inserts these days.

[@droneboy1562]

What a tease, looking forward to part 2. Quality day for riding, you think you could have done all that in an ebike or need a second battery?

[@McTrailRider]

The hike-a-bike section on the final climb would completely rule out any Ebike, I wouldn’t try it personally.

[@TheCrippo]

Hi Andrew, I hope you get to see my comment this week as I’m heading to Ballater at the weekend and This ride is on the list. Would you consider climbing up via Derry Cairngorm or Sron Riach? The bolder field might illicit a rebellion within my group if I drag them up that...😂

[@McTrailRider]

Don’t go this way then, it’s a hell of a day! Up past the Hutchinson hut or up between Derry Cairngorm and Càrn á Mhàim are the two routes I’d consider from the south side.

[@TheCrippo]

@@McTrailRider I'm actually thinking up Sron Riach and down Derry Cairngorm. I think you mentioned that Derry Cairngorm is meant to be the best decent, yet I cant find a single video of it....I'm sure we can check it out as we pass by at the bottom

[@McTrailRider]

@@TheCrippo Derry is meant to good from the top back to loch Etchican but not heading south bound. I haven’t done either way though.

[@TheCrippo]

@@McTrailRider Cheers for advice, think we'll play safe but might try and Summit Derry and descend down to Etchican if we have any energy left....hmmm

[@jamespaterson6550]

Superb!👍🙂

[@McTrailRider]

Thanks 😊

[@Itsthejourneynotthedestination]

Excellent: Couple of questions for ye, would you take that route again ? How difficult of an ascend do you think it would be on your Lecky bike ? ...and to pre-empt part 2, would you consider ascending the way you descended ??

[@McTrailRider]

I answer these in part two, but no, I wouldn’t rush back to do this climb again. Ebike would be a no no too as the Boulder section is 100% hike-a-bike. Ascending the descent would be a good shout though.

[@Itsthejourneynotthedestination]

@@McTrailRider what I'm trying to get to is, how much of the ascend can I do on my lecky bike via the way you descended.

[@McTrailRider]

Stuart McIntosh I think you could cycle up 85% of of the main descent in part two on an Ebike. I would consider doing it.

[@Itsthejourneynotthedestination]

@@McTrailRider magic, just what I want to hear. Look forward to seeing part duex. 👍

[@dreldrake]

Epic Fookin ride lads!!

[@McTrailRider]

Cheers Dennis

[@garethwri]

Awesome route and not far from me! Not sure my skill level could manage yet though!

[@McTrailRider]

One of the best routes in the country. It is a big committing day out though.

[@andrewcollins867]

Great footage Andraa (Scottish tone) 29nr life good/bad ? Looking to replace my scaffold framed Spesh Enduro 26"

[@McTrailRider]

I hear the tone 😜 Unlike some of the other 29’ers I’ve tried, this one doesn’t feel like it’s got the big wheels until things get rough, it still manages to feel fun and lively everywhere else 👍 I think the main factor is the size of the rider. I don’t think big wheels suit small riders.

[@mitchwarren1600]

The weather never looks like that when I’m up Scotland ! Got the evidence from Deviate Day on Dumyat !! Want the link?

[@McTrailRider]

Put the link up 👍

[@mitchwarren1600]

Okay if you insist 😀 kzbin.info/www/bejne/op3MXmqGicyla7c

[@lefthandedphotographer]

Fantastic

[@McTrailRider]

Cheers

[@danceswithwolves6841]

Hats off to you for lugging the bike up there! Don't think the video does that torment justice. Looking forward to pt2 🤙

[@McTrailRider]

That final climb went on for so long, couldn’t put all that suffering into one video 😂

[@brettmeikle]

Even in the mountains that orange arse invades the beautiful chill - let's hope not for long. Cracking trip, done 'em both (years apart, nae bike).

[@McTrailRider]

Trump is both the funniest and least funny thing to ever happen to the modern world 😤

[@Lakedistrictrider]

Nice video so far mate. Does James have a channel? Notice he is carrying a camera

[@McTrailRider]

He’s started filming a bit here and there but he hasn’t made any KZbin videos yet.

[@stuartmclaren7285]

All rite m8 great videos as always I have a wee question I’m looking to get some new brakes for my 2018 specialized enduro elite would u recommend hope e4 cheers keep up the great work

[@woduk]

Yes and then try out the different pad compounds

[@stuartmclaren7285]

@@woduk cheers m8 been looking at a few reviews like to hear what real ppl think about them thanks again

[@woduk]

@@stuartmclaren7285 what have you had before? I came from shimano xts to hope e4s massive change. plenty of power and not grabby like the xts could be. Never used sram brakes so no idea about them.

[@stuartmclaren7285]

@@woduk I currently run Sram code r not a fan don’t like the feel and they r on or off nothing in between if u no what I mean

[@McTrailRider]

I highly rate the Hope E4’s. If you are used to Shimano or Magura though, they may feel under powered to you. They are very consistent in feel, have great modulation and last for years and years. They also look pretty sweet too 👍

[@DaveWorld]

16:43 think thats Beinn Mheadhoin

[@McTrailRider]

Thanks for the info 👍

[@adrianashby1033]

Danny Macaskill did the whole descent backwards on one wheel .

[@Rosco0754]

"JAMES I DONT KNOW!!!!" 😂😂😂

[@McTrailRider]

😂😂

[@steviedownie4622]

How are you getting on with your Garmin 530 edge? I have the same model i bought it mainly for navigation but im finding it to be pretty useless for Mountain biking.

[@McTrailRider]

I’ve been loving mine. The navigation only really works if you load in a preset route. I haven’t used it as a standalone navigation device yet.

[@TheWeardale1]

great ride...maxxis tyres are the worst for punctures tho... :(

[@McTrailRider]

They are in my experience

[@jimw7156]

What is the phone app that is used for navigation here?

[@McTrailRider]

Trailforks

[@snoopdutt1985]

Watching these is just making me bored of my own rides on the outskirts of Manchester city centre. Can you do some mundane rides with no epic views please 😂

[@stevefoster9132]

Try living here in Melbourne....round and round in bloody 5km radius circles...lol. Cannae wait to get back to Scotland,

[@Gamanachannel]

Lol, I hear ya. Doing loops in a local park in London is all I can do 😄

[@McTrailRider]

Makes me more aware of how good I have it up here. No midge’s with you though😜

[@snoopdutt1985]

@@McTrailRider we have far worse than midges in Manchester!

[@rourkeyliiid4769]

Clayton Vale?

[@SF-wr4zn]

14:26 James 🤣

[@McTrailRider]

🤦🏼‍♂️😂

[@darcyphillips70]

WOW, stunning... and absolutely epic, thanks for sharing dude. Is it 07:00 Wednesday yet? 😃

[@McTrailRider]

Part two will be out before you no mate 👍

[@darcyphillips70]

I’m wishing my life away already Andy, can’t wait until Wednesday

[@James-dn1hu]

Do you miss the gearbox bike?

[@McTrailRider]

I do in certain situations, especially on rock gardens. I’ve actually still got it. It’s currently in bits waiting to be built back up.

[@guypaterson9503]

What does this cairngorm gravely sand run like in the wet?

[@mcyoon77]

I’d say it runs fine in the wet. But it turns the gritty level up to 11. Must clean your bike before riding again (maybe that’s just me) but if you have it on your clothes and go for a hike-a-bike then your frame will get pretty scratched up.

[@McTrailRider]

I’d say it’s got better grip in the wet, but the grind factor on the drivetrain is next level 😬

[@Rightbyme]

Brilliant guys.. tbh thought I’ve done that kind of stuff on my £500 Merida hardtail .. west highland way also....

[@McTrailRider]

You can ride almost any trail on a hardtail, just your knees will feel it more 😜

[@Rightbyme]

McTrail Rider na it was my wrists tbh..

[@grelli76]

why aren´t you riding the ebike anymore?

[@McTrailRider]

I’ve rode my Ebike in 4 of the last 8 videos. Won’t be without one if I can help it.

[@grelli76]

McTrail Rider love your videos by the way 😊

[@Swaggerlot]

As to your wee break, I've heard say that no muffin too tuffin. It'll be an awful shame if you are not getting some decent photos from the places you are getting.

[@MrSALTIR3]

Here's a great website I use for working out the mountains in panoramic shots: viewfinderpanoramas.org/panoramas.html#sco covers most of the popular UK mountains and many others.

[@McTrailRider]

I’ve got a similar app called skyline but once the mountains are quite far away it becomes fairly inaccurate. I also didn’t have any signal up top on this one which is quite unusual.