Hamsterley Forest. Beginners Guide to a Red & Black Run. Time stamped. Specialized Turbo Levo E-mtb

[@dirtrider6198]

Your video was really well put together and so sharp. Excellent. I really did laugh with your commentary and your honesty about how you ride. Some nicely avoided jumps and drops. Well done on tackling the Black runs. I agree, those girls at the end were either super cool and confident of your skills or ........... Thanks.

[@trailsfromthedarkside6460]

Thank you so much for your comments. It’s much appreciated. I try and be as honest as possible about my skills, or lack off. It’s such a great place too ride, one off my faves so far. As for those girls at the end, l don’t think they expected a 6’6” Scotsman on a 25kg bike to come charging at them. 😁 Thanks for watching. Ride Safe & Keep the Faith. 🤙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@dirtrider6198]

@@trailsfromthedarkside6460 Thanks. I've recently started riding Hamsterley and my first time was very much like your video, including the comments. Ride the trails and stay young.

[@MrIain2305]

Riding Hamsterly this afternoon for the first time and this is one of the best vids I’ve seen to give me a flavour of what to expect 👍🏻👍🏻

[@bikerkermit]

Fantastic video! I haven't done the black runs yet, have done the reds twice and absolutely love K-Line! (I have to admit other than cocking about on BMXs back in the 80s I have no skill at all!) Subscribed :)

[@areyouoffit]

Entertaining watch that!

[@TheJamesandsophie]

Class that lad love the commentary

[@trailsfromthedarkside6460]

Thanks dude. Much appreciated. Still one off my fave days out. Thanks for watching. 🤙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@TheJamesandsophie]

Youre reactions were spot on haha same as mine the 1st time i went round "f**k not jumping that* class mate

[@mkoneuk2012]

Good video 👍! Did that bone shaker black today and nearly died 3 times! Well washed out now for sure! 😂. My ebike new and 24kg struggling to adjust from my old steed manual bike. But getting old need an ebike lol.

[@thewizard2465]

Pike teeth on a hardtail is the way to go 😁

[@MeantforDescent]

Awsome. Loved it, and thanks for the shout out, too. It definitely looks like you guys enjoyed it.

[@trailsfromthedarkside6460]

Meant for Descent no worries dude. You helped us get round with only one detour, my bad. Thanks for watching.

[@MeantforDescent]

@@trailsfromthedarkside6460 Man, the climb past Descent is tough enough when you've only gotta do it once. Good work though.

[@trailsfromthedarkside6460]

Meant for Descent yeah. Your not joking. We zigged instead off zagged at the bottom trail. Didn’t realise we fkd up till l saw the sign for section 13. Doh wrong way. Even with e-powah, thats a hella climb. Great fun going back down it though. Thanks for the support dude. Much appreciated.

[@MeantforDescent]

@@trailsfromthedarkside6460 Hey, no problem. Looking forward to more vids.

[@trailsfromthedarkside6460]

Meant for Descent Thanks dude. Hitting Glentress this wknd. Weather permitting. Going to do a mix of trails. If you fancy a collab at some point North of the wall. Hit me up. Take it easy bud. Scott.

[@tobynapalm]

Good job guys! Man that was techy and huge! Looks like a lot of fun though, I don't think I can even ride our red rated trails here.

[@trailsfromthedarkside6460]

The semi Rad Dad an amazing place to ride. It has everything from tech to massive jumps. Great fun.

[@michaelrobinson9111]

Great video of hamsterleys highlights 👍🤘

[@trailsfromthedarkside6460]

Thanks mate. Really appreciate the comment. Its still one off the best days out on the bike l’ve had. Awesome place.

[@TwoGuysOneVan]

Flat out nostalgia job that was... Nice one mate! Weather really played the game as well I see... Forgot how nice Hammers was!! :D

[@trailsfromthedarkside6460]

Two Guys One Van - MTB best fun l’ve had in ages. Smiling all the way home in the car. Hitting Glentress this wknd. Weather permiting. Ride Safe dude.

[@Maninthewhitehouse]

Nice one mate! Looks a sick place to ride!

[@trailsfromthedarkside6460]

Man in the white house would highly recommend dude. Great day out. Lots of variety. Awesome.

[@MTBxSA]

Cool technical trail! Keep up the good work!

[@trailsfromthedarkside6460]

MTBxSA thanks dude. Was a great day out. Ride safe🤙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@yourmtblocal]

Nice video mate a lot of riding there! Hoping to get there in September!

[@trailsfromthedarkside6460]

Your MTB Local its awesome. Great day out. Fast flowy. Techy and sometimes a bit scary. Lolz. Thanks for watching dude.

[@decstermtb1815]

You need to get a local to show you round the off piste cause its loads better than the trail centre. Great vid 🤘

[@trailsfromthedarkside6460]

declansproat_ mtb that would be sweet dude. Its such a cool place. Had a blast. Thanks for the support. Much appreciated. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🤙

[@Dyesy]

Aye, I see... looks like you've picked a good day for it mind. Did you see the fallen 4x4 in the stream down to the right.... between the cut across from Rocky Road to Route 666... haha some numpty tried to cut through and slid their 4x4 down there... anyways another good vid mate, cheers. BTW that was the end of Rocky road.... you've got to climb over the fells higher up to get the whole lot, its deffo the rockiest part tho. Anyways all the best.

[@Dyesy]

Hehe that last tree on Transition lower ALWAYS catches me out, nearly always smash into it!!! Liked the Close - Closer - Closest edit haha. Spot on!

[@trailsfromthedarkside6460]

Jon D thanks dude. As l say it was one off the best days ive had on the bike. Its so well laid out and that K Line is an absoloute beast. Defo gonna head back down soon. No, l didn’t spot the 4x4. Al keep an eye out for it next time. Also thanks for the sub. Really means a lot. Glad you liked the vids. 🤙🤙

[@RideAlongside]

Subscribed!

[@trailsfromthedarkside6460]

Ride Alongside Thank you. You are my 150 sub. Awesome. Much appreciated. 🤙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@4QNE]

🤘🔥

[@4QNE]

Viva mediocre middle aged mountain biking!

[@trailsfromthedarkside6460]

True that brother.

[@syms85]

Off tomorrow mate first time don’t know where to take the hard tail or full sus?

[@shitpostmcgee]

I would take the full suss, especially if your hitting the black sections. Its a great day out but the full red is kinda boring. This is my other account. T.F.T.D.

[@syms85]

@@shitpostmcgee cheers buddy. How’s long it take to get all the way round? Is there a down hill park there too?

[@shitpostmcgee]

@@syms85 if l remember it was a good few hours to get round. If you follow the same route we took, it’s pretty much fun all the way with very little forest roads. All the sections we took kinda all link together. Yeah, Danny Hart’s bike park is there but that was above my pay grade, way to skillfull for us. I don’t post anymore, l had to get rid off the bike after a big crash where l broke my shoulder. I keep the channel up just for the chance to let other riders see the trails. You’ll have a top day there. Gimmie a shout and let me know how you got on. Ride Safe & Keep the Faith. T.F.T.D. 🤙🤙

[@syms85]

@@shitpostmcgee sry to hear about the brake mate. I’ll keep you posted. Just watching the DH videos yeah I need to learn to jump first at 39 I think it may take a while!

[@shitpostmcgee]

@@syms85 i can relate too that. I didnt start till l was in my 40’s. Just takes too long too heal now. Have a blast dude. 👍

[@THEBOYDAVID100]

How come MTBs all.of a sudden all cost £4000. What you recommend a beginner getting to ride something like hamsterley?

[@trailsfromthedarkside6460]

I know what you mean. It does get silly. If your looking for a normal full sus, l hear great things about the Calibre Bossnut, Also Kona and GT do some reasonable bikes. Also if your just starting out, it might be worth while checking out a second hand bike. Get good value for money. If your looking for an e-mtb thats when the prices go super silly, again l would suggest looking for a second hand model to see how it goes. Hope that helps. Ride Safe dude. 🤙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@bikerkermit]

I'm a beginner, have ridden half the Hamsterley Reds twice. I use a Voodoo hardtail, my son is on a Carrera hardtail. What we've found is go at your own pace, but wear something bright so faster riders can see you as they catch you. Everyone we've met up there has been very friendly and supportive, even when you think you're holding them up.

[@thewizard2465]

I go to hamsterly on a £650 hardtail with a few upgrades and ride every single grade. It's not the bike, it's the rider.