IS DYFI BIKE PARK TOO HARD? following normal people/non pro/amateurs. IMPOSSIBLE GAP; TURNS IN FERNS

[@christina.aisthorpe]

living here and being able to ride with you guys is sick 🤘🏼 athy and the dig crew have put in so much work, grateful to have somewhere like this on our doorstep! proud wifey of scott who did the gap 🫣

[@RachelAtherton1]

love x

[@skinheadjc]

Great to see some "regular' people riding. I've always been put off riding at Dyfi as you I've only ever seen good or pro park riders on KZbin ride.

[@Coolcmsc]

You should just go! I felt like that and discovered lovely people, lots of rider like me and heaps of support and advice: an unmatched and caring place 🎉

[@johndunne8123]

Don’t be. I am a very average rider, and had best biking day of my life at Easter on the red trails. Amazing place. Cannot wait to visit again from ireland

[@lukewhitelaw9011]

Honestly mate I’m bang average at best and had the best weekend ever at Dyfi. Its well worth a visit for anyone

[@Gravybo4t]

It's class, everyone all different levels no egos and even if the trails are a bit above your level just take your time and your riding will improve a hell of a lot riding at dyfi.

[@simshubby]

Just seeing all the different vids of DYFI have put me off going, to the point 10 of us are staying close to there in a few weeks and we are splitting up 1 day as some of us don’t want to ride there. Most bike parks I rule out as the ones I have been to you are made to feel uncomfortable because you’re to slow on the trails. Or like my visit to BPW I was pushed by other riders to get out of the way, and that ended with a concussion and needing a new helmet.

[@DaBinChe]

That last guy @8:49 is me on my best day. LOL. If these are normal people, than I'm a grandma!

[@frankharradence732]

Just what I was thinking when watching!

[@frankharradence5546]

@@jamescorrigan6063 😂😂

[@unzulaessig]

happens on a lazy day^^

[@NZWozza]

Yay, good to see a more relatable video. I mean, I love seeing Bernard ect rip the place up, but also great to get more of a lifestyle/average rider video. Red Bull and a Sausage is the most relatable thing on the internet.

[@RachelAtherton1]

awesome glad you liked it, that was the aim to show regular people shredding

[@pauldeadman9667]

We were there on Sunday when you were filming. A 55 year old with my 52 year old brother and nephew. We were on levo, kenevo and Giant reign e bikes not full on DH bikes. Nothing broke and nobody died. Massive technical step up from BPW but massive fun. Got plenty on runs in. Cant wait to come back.

[@RachelAtherton1]

that's awesome you had fun, that's what matters, its technical yes but ive seen so many riders improve over their time coming to Dyfi and its awesome to see, im always blown away!

[@treebeardmtb]

I always thought Turns in the Ferns must have been built with that drop in mind. Cool to finally see someone hit it!

[@Coolcmsc]

Gapping in at 4:40 is so sick! Absolutely loving your vids 🎉 Thanks for showing how much fun it is for us normal crew 😊 Booked 3 more days - two with coaching - in mid August and just can’t wait 😊

[@edvolcom]

I am completely new to the mountain bike scene at 45 years old (yet to get a bike) but Dyfi park is on my top list to vi!sit for sure! It looks beautiful I cant wait to take my family all the way up from Cornwall🎉

[@llullwllallkll]

that was sick!!! ✌️ when will we see you racing again? ✌️✌️✌️

[@gazyates5228]

Great Vid Rachel Been wanting to come down for a wile but wasn't sure if I was ready But looks like you have some nice flowing trails there now & its great to see how the average rider gets on , I am sold 👍👍❤❤

[@andyhayfield6947]

I'm a very average rider, Dyfi is a sick place to ride and there's plenty there for me to enjoy most tracks are rollable with harder options and the jumps are made really well so gives you alot of confidence to hit them

[@YanDoroshenko]

Just to set the terms straight about the "average rider". How long of a jump you can confidently hit every time?

[@andyhayfield6947]

@@YanDoroshenko erm I'm not sure if I'm honest don't really measure

[@FirstNameLastName-ev3jk]

Good to know that trail bikes are OK, especially as that’s what we’ll be bringing with us on Saturday morning!

[@darrendickson6277]

Great video Jamie and your smashing all the jumps drops and ramps, awesome

[@steveellul3928]

I live overseas but come back a couple of times a year and get a few rides in. I'm old but can ride although I'd be to intimidated by the general skill level to come to Dyfi but after watching this, my mind is changed. Love the vibe, looks like the best friendly fun, will deffo try and come next year

[@RobHill00]

Heading over Thursday, possibly Friday as well😀🤙🏻 I think the odd chicken line wouldn’t go a miss on some of the big features, just so you can ride the track top to bottom and build up to the big stuff!?🤔

[@derekbaker8791]

That was so much fun to watch! It’s so cool to see newer riders attempting challenging trails. What place!

[@RachelAtherton1]

yea Cristina is impressive only been riding 3 years just over and she's learnt fast!

[@JJsMTB]

I started MTB at 50 last year, I've had coaching, and time in the saddle on group rides, and have thought about DyFi for the last 6 months, with a lot of trepidation. 🥹 Rachel, this video is AMAZING, 🤩 you are an absolute LEGEND, 🙌🏼 and I hope after more coaching lessons, time in the saddle, and after seeing this video, I can take a small trip to try the park for the first time later this year. 🤞🏼 Happy Trails, you absolute LEGEND! 🙌🏼

[@nigelrandtoul8646]

Great relatable vid, thanks Rachel, now to get that waiver done 👍

[@KieranGiles]

I haven't ridden a bike in years. Last month I bought a specialised enduro 2018 off pinkbike and went DYFI with very little experience. This was my first bike park and my second mtb ride - after one half day at Gisburn Forest. As expected, DYFI humbled me. There were some falls, but no lasting damage. If you're a beginner I can't stress enough to take body armor and elbow pads, saved me at least twice. One day here levelled up my riding and confidence exponentially. The only thing I would love is for some more progressive beginner friendly lines and jumps that you can session quickly. All the jumps were too big for me, but you can roll them carefully. Overall well worth it if you come with a can do attitude and don't give up after eating it. 😂

[@jez5180]

This place is epic to ride. Good to see none pro's riding here. Great video 👍

[@midlifecrisisvlog]

Came to the park for my first time the weekend this was filmed. What an incredible park and what a chilled vibe the whole place has! Currently trying to whittle down hours of footage into some videos that are good enough for us average folk! 😂

[@janinengaiomtb]

Such a sick day and I couldn’t be happier that this is the title of the film! I’d been saying for ages it’s for so many more people than most think. Brought some ‘new to the park’ mates up and they loved it! You totally freaked me out after when I realised you were following me 🤣 I love Dyfi!

[@RachelAtherton1]

haha awesome! couldn't decide what to call it, didn't want to be rude, just normal riders shredding for fun ;-) good to see you tackling the jumps so cool !

[@downhillyeti]

Cheers for the party laps down Insta 360 with the crew, that was some train. Pure laughter along the way and a fresh edit out soon.. 🤘🤘

[@RachelAtherton1]

good times!!

[@cmouse_2]

I'm one of the "normals" it was a bit intimidating setting off down the mountain in the rain on the first run but such a buzz. Gutted we had to cut our visit (my first one) short this weekend due to injury but we'll be back soon (well once my buddy is healed up) Maybe we'll see you out on the trails again 😀

[@kiwicami287]

It looks like it's just challenging enough to keep engaged, sick stuff

[@thomaslancaster6078]

More scotty content 🤩

[@bostondonmtb]

@RachelAtherton1 This was one of your best videos. Your laugh is contagious. I love that you showed off the normies enjoying their time at the park. We are always watching Danny Hart, or Bernard Kerr videos of Dyfi. How did this day with the "Normies" compare to the day of riding with Brendan and Bernard? I feel like you had a blast with this day. Keep it up. Can't wait to see you back racing. 😃 All the best, BostonDon

[@RachelAtherton1]

Boston don! hello! yea for sure, riding bikes its always good fun no matter who im with! all the best!

[@bostondonmtb]

@@RachelAtherton1 I don't know if you remember me from Mont-Sainte-Anne, but tell Gee I said Hi. He knows me from MSA and the Fox Hunt. Keep ripping the trails.

[@BADMANRASTAKILLAH]

Great vid thanks, i regularly go to Rogate DH and Dyfi it doesnt look that much more difficult, just slightly longer descents!

[@jamisonr]

My paternal heritage is Welsh (Roberts + genetics), which means Dyfi is number one on my list of bike parks to go to (I've never been to a bike park nor the "fatherland")

[@sixtring73]

We'll be coming to Dyfi for the first time in September, can't wait!

[@RachelAtherton1]

see you there!

[@the.rural.tribeuk]

I’m an absolute noob at MTB and was thinking when you said it’s got some chilled trails that there might be some good blue runs for me and then I posted in our girls MTB chat and everyone was like don’t do it! 😅 had a google and defo think I need a bit more practice before doing this one!

[@SecretSpots]

This video was a great idea! Thanks for explaining that at the end.

[@RachelAtherton1]

thanks!

[@RideTheAlps]

Ey Rachel, we plan to come in late September, I expect a) perfect conditions, b) hand-shaped braking bumps free tracks and c) excellent coffee served by you! 😂 And some proper enduro! 😅

[@RachelAtherton1]

ill see what I can do! I expect it'll rain, but ill serve you a sausage and a redbull to make up!

[@RideTheAlps]

@@RachelAtherton1 LoL :)

[@scoobyben1979]

A forge of Atherton bikes!

[@paulmurden7621]

Great video Rach.

[@Wee-Lee-MTB]

Definitely.. everyone jumps so different, I don't like to get hight but instead would rather push through keeping low and fast... sick video. I've made up my mind, soo many good bikes out there but I'm gonna get an s170... I'd better get saving and selling my possessions 😂😂 🤟🤟

[@RachelAtherton1]

dooo itttttt!

[@workhorsemtb7075]

I don't think I want Rachael riding behind me seeing how crap I am at riding. DYFI is at the top of my bucket list

[@Dani-El.]

The collective noun should be an Avalanche of Atherton bikes.

[@RachelAtherton1]

that's awesome

[@Bob_Shy_132]

Imagine polishing a complete bike! I've done that to mine a few times....:)

[@YanDoroshenko]

What has a RedBull and a sausage? Richie Rude.

[@theshockbro]

The only thing I think would be problem for me now are jumps. I'm not really experienced with jumps, especially not this big :D

[@RobHill00]

Same as, I can go over most of the table tops but some jumps have really steep lips and I can barely make it over them🫣😂

[@stokedstephi]

love this! very relatable!

[@oldmanshan6443]

You should do a Schladming type thing with all the trees from 7:50-8:15.

[@danasprey4144]

I consider myself competent but am crap on jumps which holds me back. Dyfi is gnarly for regular riders like myself, however!! I've never progressed so fast in a single park as I have on the numerous times I've visited. Still not black running, but finding my way down in my own way. struggle with concrete tube step down, everything else is manageable with a stern self talking to. ride 2017 niner rip9 160front / 150rear. get 4 pot brakes though, My 2 pots burn out. 48years bloke

[@rtgMTB]

redbull and a sausage, sounds like a party

[@robertwalker4930]

is there going to be atherton bike hire in the future ? enjoyed the vid sick trails at dyfi bike park.

[@elvislad]

God,I should try and come here,53 and been riding all my life...but mostly on my own :-( so I could get there,only in Colwyn Bay but the same old issue,always hold back or pussy out cos I'm always alone on the trails and every trail round here is death. Invite me Rachel...please. I'll have to come then.

[@daveblack1000]

you could get a walnut polisher and polish the lugs in about 5 mins fyi

[@unzulaessig]

nice park in my opinon!

[@JabRok86]

Think a group of Atherton bikes is called a Shred, some places it's a Seck Sesh, pretty sure

[@rognevs5695]

Can you peddle up yet? Cheers for the vid

[@minusonetohit]

Dyfi is mint. its fast as fuck.

[@jpg6482]

These are not nromal bikers lol - sport has become much more mainstream!

[@Cartsp70]

Can you book a bike and the uplift together as i only have an Orbea Rise and I want to try the 170 👍🏾? Great video RA you legend ✊🏾

[@tilesshaw7658]

What a load of rubbish again . These riders are extremely good ,not beginners novices ,or too amatuer. This course would wipe out most riders . The bikes are 3-4 k ,not your under 1 k treks, cannondales.

[@janinengaiomtb]

@@tilesshaw7658 with all due respect, that’s just not true. So yes, the riders near the beginning are definitely really good with great bikes but us nearer the end, definitely not as good as them! My bike was nowhere near £3k, I’ve been riding for 3 years (took it up in my 40’s) and I live 5 hours away from Dyfi but love making the trip there. It’s absolutely doable for a novice, you don’t have to cane it down, it levels you up as rider if you make a couple of visits with the intent to learn a few things. The coaching options are excellent too, worth the investment. This sport is my only remaining vice in life so my ‘spare’ cash goes to it instead of other wasteful stuff that it used to. And no, I don’t work for Dyfi, I just rate it massively and it’s improved my riding and confidence no end 🙌🏾

[@nigelrandtoul8646]

Great relatable vid, thanks Rachel, now to get that waiver done 👍