EXERCISING OUR RIGHT TO ROAM | Mountain Biking Morvich Part 1 with McTrail Rider

This is what big mountain, epic riding is all about. Andrew from McTrail Rider promised a day of hike-a-bike and spectacular views and we got just that. We started in the town of Morvich and mountain biked around Beinn Fhada (pronounced 'ben a-toe').
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[@The_Sampler]

I can't get over how gorgeous that high country is 😍😍

[@OmgDAM1]

Yeee

[@Kent.]

It's even better IRL ;)

[@bkxc]

So damn amazing!

[@MTBScotland]

not in the pissing rain it isn't ha ha ha

[@theRhinsRanger]

MTB Scotland - 😂😂😂 nah, it still looks beautiful even then.....maybe not in the city lol

[@zedeye4597]

We get a little desensitised to just how stunning this country is, so it’s nice to see people come and remind you how lucky you are once in a while!

[@bkxc]

Yeah man, it's amazing!

[@hudsonquay]

This is true. My wife and I bought a camper and toured the UK, I was shocked at how nice our country is. Scotland, Western Isles, Cornwall, Pembrokeshire, Snowdonia, The Lake District, Northumberland, Cotswolds, Devon and Cornwall. Thousands of years of history. I live in NZ which is also beautiful but I still miss home.

[@johnnydoe66]

That's what Mountain Biking is all about, just going wherever your bike takes you. Beautiful area, definitely on my wish list

[@bkxc]

Awesome, I hope you get there some day!

[@VanCan]

I wasn't thinking about Scotland, but now I am! Beautiful!

[@bkxc]

Pretty amazing out there!

[@thomaswood275]

Things that impress me about this video. 1) making the commitment to the UK is one thing, but the Highlands in midge season is dedication to the riding. Bravo 2) You're getting a real mix of trails and experiences, courtesy of your 2 "guides", but massive respect for choosing this route in Morvich, they could have played it safe with trail centres etc but this is a real Scottish ride experience. 3) your poor rear wheel! I cringed every time a drainage ditch or squared off rock was insight. Fair play to that tubeless set up!

[@bkxc]

Thanks dude, glad you liked this!!

[@marcm2084]

Best ad for Scotland I have ever seen! So beautiful.

[@bkxc]

No doubt about it!

[@TommyHuynh]

Wow! The views are amazing! Thanks for letting me live vicariously through you during the weekdays! Sometimes hike a bike gets you to the most amazing trails untouched by majority of riders.

[@bkxc]

Most definitely dude!!

[@alfieritchie8446]

Love this new UK series! Keep them coming, great work👍

[@owenpreece4508]

Loving these British videos

[@septin5522]

It’s nice to see Scotland shown for its true beauty. We have some stunning places I never knew existed, just like this ride your on 😍😍😍

[@bkxc]

So damn beautiful!

[@leenevi]

Wow I love rugged epics like that. What a killer place.

[@bkxc]

Big time!!

[@nofrontbrakes]

I'm so amazed at how Scotland looks like a great expanse. I'm so used to going and riding trails that are little pockets nestled into neighborhoods of people that I forget there's just wide open beautiful land out there.

[@bkxc]

Man, this place really was a wide open crazy landscape. Unreal.

[@simonhedditch1364]

Stunning, this is so raw. Nothing against bike parks, they are an important staple of the sport but for me the best thing about MTB are trails like this.

[@bkxc]

Yep, pretty awesome how natural it was!

[@MosesCuzDog]

My second name is Parkin. I never knew a cake existed called Parkin haha. I'm a mountain biker over in Cumbria and decided to give BMX a go on Thursday. I broke my foot in half right down the middle. Your videos are currently getting me through my time in the hospital. So glad there's folks like you and single track and Seth and GMBN to keep me feeling like I'm part of a ride even when sat in hospital. Enjoy Scotland man.

[@bkxc]

Ahhh dude, so sorry to hear that you smashed your foot. Time heals all wounds, glad I can be a part of helping you through it!

[@bullseye0112]

That is True Mountain Biking! Long Live Scotland!

[@bkxc]

Big time!!

[@scottfast03]

I had no idea this was the terrain in Scotland! 100% beautiful. Right to Roam! Hell yeah.

[@bkxc]

Pretty dang majestic out there!

[@stepaylor5215]

BKXC discovers real mountain biking! Dude this is unreal. I live a few hours drive away, gotta get up there soon!

[@bkxc]

Pretty awesome!

[@walthamstowman]

What an incredible place to ride Brian thanks for sharing... Scotland is so beautiful 👍👍

[@bkxc]

Glad you're digging it!

[@NZWozza]

I guess you are like me BKXC. This is what I think of when I think XC. Skinsuits ect are XC racing, this is proper XC riding - or just mountainbiking. Love it, proper sense of adventure. Bring on part 2.

[@bkxc]

Exactly!!

[@gcs9869]

Wow, I've just sat & watched a quarter hour of uphill slog & been totally entertained. There's something captivating about watching rides in back country places you have to make a real effort to get to. Guessing the 2nd part is going to be a real treat. Thanks for your work in bringing this content to us Brian. Special mention to your riding partners who provide that extra flavour with some great banter.

[@bkxc]

Glad you enjoyed this one dude!

[@RawEpics]

An excellent show-around of the highlands! Too good 👍🏼👍🏼

[@bkxc]

Glad I lived up to your username!

[@flowinnature8235]

What to say... Off the charts, amazing place to ride. This is a great set of videos. 👍

[@bkxc]

Thanks so much

[@johnjd831]

Some truly inspiring riding, makes me realise that riding bike parks and trail centre's are fun but there is sooooo much more to see and explore on this little Island.... 🤙🏼

[@bkxc]

Yep, just gotta get out there!

[@suspicioustumbleweed4760]

The scenery is absolutely insane there.

[@bkxc]

So damn cool!

[@stuartmarshall7099]

WOW Best video yet. Ok maybe not biking wise but adventure wise this is AMAZING Thanks

[@bkxc]

Thanks Stuart, that's high praise!

[@TheSoldkall]

Holy moly, what a ride, very inspiring

[@mikebussart2575]

Amazing views and I can tell this is one of an adventure ride already.

[@bkxc]

Big time adventure!!

[@greasemonkey4658]

So happy your enjoying the UK i was waiting in anticipation for you to come over here. Extremely impressive climbing btw 🤘

[@bkxc]

It's a blast!!

[@IamSeafarer]

Bryan, as a little different thank-you, to me I just love being able to relate to someone with the issue of watching what you eat before you ride. With terrible IBS and sensitivity to gluten digestion myself it can easily ruin a day and I just gotta say you're not alone, and you make me feel less alone in this problem! You also are giving me 0 excuses to let it be a problem with getting out there and riding! Thank you for the awesome motivation as usual, from a bit of a different perspective :)

[@bkxc]

Just keep experimenting dude! You'll find something that works!

[@kazbajamundi856]

Another day, Another trail!!!...Stay safe brian.

[@bkxc]

Hell yes!

[@jonoquibell6286]

Loving these videos, my two favourite KZbin channels together. @bkxc @mctrail and Guys pretty cool too

[@bkxc]

Awesome, glad to hear it!!

[@willburden1597]

awesome vid brian! Scottish scenery is just beautiful!

[@bkxc]

Thanks man!

[@astonmartin6527]

I’m open for discussion: Mountain-biking is the best sport in the world. Great video as always btw 😆

[@bkxc]

No discussion needed!!

[@bradleytrew4832]

Great video Brian 👍 about to watch part 2 👍👍👍

[@bkxc]

NICE!

[@izenteno78]

Another great video Brian! I had the Kastrells but with the boa system, and found that after a couple of hours riding my pinky toe would go numb, gave the shoes away to my brother, and then found out that you can buy an insert at REI that will rise your arch ever so slightly, that will cause your tiny toe not to rub against the side of the shoe. The guy who sold me my new Pearl Izumi shoes told me this.... now I have new shoes, and so does my brother...

[@bkxc]

Oh wow, very interesting!

[@petertobey603]

Thank you for sharing.

[@polishguywithhardtospellna8227]

There is quite a big difference in excitement levels in Brian's voice when he's abroad. 🤘

[@bkxc]

Haha, did you watch my Georgetown videos??

[@polishguywithhardtospellna8227]

BKXC i haven't got the memory capacity to remember, but i must have, been watching you for quite some time.

[@polishguywithhardtospellna8227]

Don't have the memory capacity, but there is my thumbs up, under all three of georgetown vides :-D

[@caseyrlentz]

Really enjoying this adventure so far. Keep cranking! '

[@bkxc]

Thanks!

[@robp8856]

Looks beautiful man I'm a South African living in Florida but now I want to go there!!!!

[@bkxc]

Do it!!

[@tcline8600]

“Out in the shit...in a good way” slips on sheep shit and falls... This is a classic Brian. You need to remember that one!!!

[@bkxc]

Hahaha pretty silly

[@BrianVaughn]

That is a cool backcountry ride!

[@bkxc]

So cool, I loved it

[@wasatchadventurer7227]

Scotland is the place. So awesome!

[@bkxc]

So damn cool!

[@benjaminmossman161]

YOU ARE A LEGEND! We are going next week and now am excited!

[@menadzer1]

Nice one, what a nature and views all around.

[@bkxc]

Definitely!

[@dl7276]

Roam if you want to! Roam around the world! Haha - now that song is in your head!

[@bkxc]

Haha, no idea what song that is!

[@josemarcoblancada3404]

Nice bike..nice place

[@markkitashima3498]

I need to do that 9 hour drive from Oxford. Thanks BKXC. Glad the weather here has been kind to you. Keep rocking 🕺

[@bkxc]

Do it!!

[@cellphonenut]

Brian your killin it bro great riding Kudos for sure that's some intense terrain

[@bkxc]

Thanks so much dude!!

[@mogulhopper]

Hey dude ! presuming you're back in the States now , we are loving this series of videos , you're virtually mirroring our week in Scotland last summer , we managed to squeeze in the UCI downhill championship at the Nevis range and rode the course on pack down Monday complete with a bollocking for not riding in full faces ! ...oooops ! Hope you come back to the UK and cover Wales and the Lakes there are some equally as good MTB experiences to capture on film .

[@bkxc]

Oh wow, that's so damn cool! Many more rides to come from this trip!

[@rich196611]

This video was awesome, I love all your videos.. I have always wanted to visit Scotland now I know I'll have to ride when I do!

[@bkxc]

Thanks man!

[@RideWithGravity]

I thought you said "Right to Loam" and I was like, dude, Scotland is dope! That scenery is bonkers! I'm so stoked you got to ride there! 🤘🤘

[@bkxc]

Hahaha that's great

[@rascylincalleros]

Bkxc your vids are great! Like your style man! Also that old stone cottage you rolled up on was cool.✌

[@bkxc]

Thanks so much!

[@gouyleonard8711]

Hey, I recognise this place. I used this path during my bike packing trip in Scotland. Its a part of the Highland 550 trail, not far from Glen Africc. This place is magical.

[@bkxc]

That's very cool!

[@HallMarc_Trails]

I'm really enjoying your rides in the uk, it adds a bit more to them when the possibility of riding them yourself is more likely, great vid :)

[@bkxc]

Thanks so much!

[@HallMarc_Trails]

biketothetop , it’s great to have someone to be inspired by, I honestly don’t think I would even be back on my bike if it wasn’t for me finding one of Brian’s videos one day, reminded me of what I use to love, that’s why I always comment, The mtb community on the whole is awesome too, so great to be apart of it 😁👍🏻

[@allancuthbertson627]

TheGib74 totally agree 👍

[@Andrew-ty4zw]

Favorite UK video yet!

[@bkxc]

Nice!!

[@Roaming50]

Now this is mountain biking. This is more what the trails were like in the 90s (which I rode on a Ti hardtail). Nice to see such wild trails still exist and it not all smooth, flow, bike centre trails.

[@bkxc]

Oh man that's awesome!

[@DarkSkyMedia]

Wow didn't expect to see you here! The bothy at the start is Glen Licht House, it belongs to the Edinburgh University Mountaineering Club (or EUMC) and was built as a memorial hut to two students who died on Ben Nevis. I spent MANY a drunken night there as a student...

[@rdmetzger1]

You're a crazy good climber man.

[@callumwatson9825]

Did this a few years back - proper trail riding, Scotland style 👍

[@bkxc]

Nice!

[@TwitchyNick]

I’m fairly certain you’re riding through middle-earth. So awesome.

[@bkxc]

I know, it was unreal!

[@simonbright8320]

Fantastic video. Makes me want to ride Scotland now.

[@bkxc]

Do it!!

[@stevethesmazsmathers9112]

WOW! What an amazing ride! Looking forward to part 2.

[@bkxc]

Hell yeah, it's on the way!

[@MTB_Derbyshire]

Great, great and great again. Lovely the cameraderie. 👍

[@bkxc]

Thanks so much

[@mountaintime4276]

Another beautiful part of the world!

[@bkxc]

So nice!!

[@rodrigomaximianoongaroro8774]

Fantastic Trail Brian,Very Very good Mam, thanks for video BKXC 🇧🇷😎

[@bkxc]

Thanks my man!

[@fromxctoletssee]

Such an awesome adventure.

[@bowwave59]

Great scenery. Great ride.....This is where a drone would be great 👍👍👍

[@bkxc]

Such a great one!

[@MTBTexasBikeRider]

Super awesome trails great video 💪👍😊

[@bkxc]

Hell yes!!

[@defloco2000]

a medieval background music would do well on this video. 😂 really awesome place!

[@bkxc]

Haha yes!

[@Montblanc1986]

Great video I love the exploration

[@bkxc]

Thanks dude, it was a pretty good one!

[@sermikan13]

J'adore cette vidéo, magnifique VTT et nature splendide.

[@jvh22a]

I'm a city boy, but love nature. Scenery is amazing!

[@bkxc]

So nice!

[@richardhoyle8726]

Can't beat flapjack Brian, and it's easy to make at home. You are becoming quite the Brit, all you need now is to do a ride where you get so wet and muddy that you have to jet wash yourself as well as your bike ! 😱😱

[@bkxc]

Hahaha yes

[@matiasn.matusjaramillo9181]

Beautiful trails, awesome to watch and I can't imagine how awesome it's to ride, looks like heaven! lml !

[@bkxc]

Pure heaven!!

[@andymtb3212]

THAT is my kind of adventure ride. Favorite vid of your so far and I’ve watched em’ all :)

[@bkxc]

Awesome!!

[@jarhu86]

Welcome to Finland, we also have this thing called "Every man's right" which gives right to travel by foot or bicycle on anyone's land as long you aren't trespassing backyard.

[@bkxc]

Oh wow, very interesting!

[@jespererikmartin]

We have the same thing in Sweden as well, it's great to be able to just go out in the nature and ride!

[@allflats]

If nothing else, the cost of subbing to BK on Patreon is worth it for the extended cuts of this ride alone

[@bkxc]

Thanks dude, glad you enjoyed it!!

[@007tallguy]

that's some beautiful countryside! biking or metal detecting, i'd love to get over there! and you sure know how to keep a person on the edge of their seat, i wouldn't want to go off the edge of some of those hills, lol. thanks for sharing your adventures with us! Pete

[@nicolaswhitelaw5833]

Loving these vids BKXC. I live Edinburgh, but was cycling Glentress and Innerleithen before there were man made trails, as I grow up in Peebles. You need to come back and do Torridon. As for trail centres Laggan and Comrie Croft are both excellent. As for the lack of trees comments, much of Scotland once resembled a mini Canada in terms of flora and fauna. The native forests are slowly coming back to lots of Glens as new native trees are planted or areas fenced off, but there are currently too many deer eat the young tree saplings, and stoping natural regeneration of the forests as there are no longer wolves or lynx to regulate their behaviour and numbers, although this may change if the powerful landowners start to see the benefits of eco tourism, etc. Grouse moors are a problem too, with all animals that could potentially pray on Grouse - who are bred to be shot by toffs - are systematically targeted by gamekeepers

[@bkxc]

Awesome, awesome info Nicolas!!

[@skyy4555]

I love the confusion between british food and american food XD

[@bkxc]

Haha it was pretty funny

[@OkiFPV]

What a great adventure!

[@bkxc]

I'll never forget it!

[@danielgomez5168]

Hey Big B, those huts had me thinking what a great place to be bike packing and kudos on your GMBN interview

[@bkxc]

Yep, such a cool spot for a sleep!

[@Silverginger]

Loving these UK vids Brian.So weird seeing you buy Scotch eggs from my local butchers in Harrogate.You've got the best possible guide in Guy K ,I'm sure this will be epic.

[@bkxc]

Those Scotch eggs were great!

[@Cartsp70]

Bri you’re a legend man 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽🇺🇸✅🌲🌳🌳

[@bkxc]

Thanks my dude!!

[@Kerobinson15]

Rad content Brian🤘

[@bkxc]

Thanks Kyle!

[@allancuthbertson627]

Sheep shiiit 🤣🤣, loving your tour of Bonnie Scotland 👍🚵

[@bkxc]

Haha thanks

[@gamersonu9764]

This trail was quite challenging and exhausting Brian

[@bkxc]

So much so!

[@speechlessedits6432]

In Scotland the grass plants and weeds have their right to roam to, know one cleans it😂

[@diego_g2228]

Wow beautiful amazing! Chunky climbing fun man water fun and a hike with a square pancake for a quick meal awesome 😎

[@bkxc]

It was a good one!

[@pitduck7499]

nice one lads enjoyed that...

[@bkxc]

Thanks!

[@hutchisontj4]

LOVE IT!!!

[@bkxc]

Thanks!!

[@TopseyKretts]

...makes me wanna go ride in Scotland...bloody epic stuff!.......cheers n beers!...

[@bkxc]

Make it happen!

[@tamasstrezi]

This reminds me of Day 3 of Mt Blanc Enduro! The terrain in Scottland at 500m seems to be very similar of the Alps at 2500m+.

[@bkxc]

YES! Definitely the Scottish Alps!

[@shredderdad6995]

I SAY BEAUUUUUUUUTIFULL PLACE TO RIDE... YOU ARE BLESS MY BROTHER.

[@bkxc]

Thanks so much!!

[@everythingwillgo279]

Thanks for the inspiration for more and more videos, I like to following you're path

[@bkxc]

Thanks so much!

[@gap1967uk]

Epic trail for you to enjoy. Good stuff

[@bkxc]

Thanks!

[@syncros99]

I don't think I've ever fallen over while climbing. Nice work, to no avail, but nice all the same. 7:15 I don't think I've ever fallen over just to fall over. Again, nice work. 8:02

[@bkxc]

Hahaha

[@rafey77]

yeah boy pain and pleasure awesome place to ride fully sick 🐍👌🏽

[@bkxc]

Such a good adventure!

[@adamparker6541]

Makes me depressed having to watch your vids, at work!.. awesome trails!.. awesome video!.. I’ll get out there soon!..

[@bkxc]

Hate to de-stoke you!!

[@Kent.]

Already looking forward for the next episode and i haven't started watching yet ;)

[@bkxc]

Haha nice