Is this the best enduro mtb trail in the world? top chief - mtb - scotland

[@canadianroot]

My wife's in the other room, and with all the banging and heavy breathing, you can only guess what she thinks I'm watching.

[@TexasRebel]

Bike Porn

[@canadianroot]

Exactly! Usually, my money shot is when the pizza delivery guy arrives, but.....this will do. ;)

[@jamesjdm]

No doubt she thinks you're watching mtb porn! Lol

[@mrljgibson]

You'd best crack one off then.

[@TheLoamRanger]

I haven't even got to the riding part yet but I needed to get down here to comment and say that the just the opening with the drone shots and the explainer was incredibly sick! Alright... back to the video for me :D

[@mikieson]

DUDE!!..that is probably the most GNARLY trail ive ever seen..WAAAAAAAYYYY above my paygrade..lol..You killed it!

[@leedove7255]

I think the DH track is more “gnarly” but the red track is so long. I did 12 runs on the dh in one day once !

[@jasper374]

Gnarly is my favorite english word!

[@traceyjacobsen8544]

Sorry but i was hearing a hippie talk by the time you said "gnarly" XD

[@stevenbelshaw4468]

​@@leedove7255did ye aye😂

[@leedove7255]

Yep, won my class in the 6hr Endurance DH race in 2013@@stevenbelshaw4468

[@siriosstar4789]

The explanation of the different aspects of the trail is really well done and the camera work is excellent. Great video.

[@benkelly9529]

I love the walk through before hand, explaining a bit about line choice and some facts about the trail, new favourite mtb channel, keep up the good work

[@carlito7130]

Not just a superb video but also educating those new to the track and how to hit it & what to expect. 👍 🙌🏼

[@digs3377]

I know gopro's tend to downscale speed on videos, so you must have been giving it some serious yee-ha on this trail

[@tlf.]

I love it when you stop to explain the trail

[@chrisanderson8578]

I rode here yesterday. Weather stayed great. I dunno how you ride them steep rock sections so fast man. I was over the moon just by making it down in own piece!. That time you rode was insane. You were finished before I would have been barely half way

[@GamerMuscleVideos]

You can see from the video , if you go fast enough the wheels don't touch the ground which means you are then riding a plane not a bike and as we all know planes are not affected by hills untill they land on them. So what I'm saying is just make sure you never touch the ground and you can get world record times every time , easy.

[@Spicyham1]

Ride riding there fella; I did this trail years ago on my old Norco Fluid and loved it; your vid makes it look waaay gnarlier and faster than I remember.. now I just want another blast of it!

[@B1KER]

Great video dude. I like the walk through then the ride. The views where you live are amazing. Someday I'd love to ride with ya.

[@anzaiEntertainment]

That was cool dude.. And the drone shot was great.

[@anzaiEntertainment]

How sweet you notice us.. For me thats a boost of confidence.. A greethings from phillipines..

[@bkxc]

That was sweet dude!

[@Xupertes]

Nice & Clean. A perfect video to see, I (54) just bought my first mtb bike. Thank you.

[@OnlyFletch]

After watching this video we've just booked a trip to Fort William over the bank holiday weekend. I cannot wait! Thanks for sharing man looks awesome.

[@alihelmy]

This is such an awesome "commentary / walk through" of a trail I've seen in a long time. This is absolutely brilliant stuff mate! keep'em coming. Cheers

[@RichiesGreatOutdoors]

Agree this is a pretty epic walk thru of the run

[@BikingVikingMTB]

Fantastic n your breathing tells how hard this trail is mint.! 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻😎 Enjoyed that thanks.

[@fraserclark274]

I live there so I ride this a lot but the downhill a lot more and I can vouch for everything you say about this track as it is mental! Great video none the less! 😄

[@travistyeminent1791]

Love how you walked through it the first time and then let it fly!!! Very nice!!!

[@lauracoggan2657]

That’s the best video I have watched in years mate .Great mix of advice then fooooooookin fast riding !!That boardwalk section was properly quick .I’m up there in July getting burned & bitten .

[@SenderoSeeker]

I can't believe that I hadn't seen this video before Andrew. What a descent, I've got to have some of that! It looks AWESOME! Such a great video, the format was 👍

[@SenderoSeeker]

Ye, I don't doubt it. That boardwalk would freak me out.

[@missionmountainbiking]

Nicely done mate! I'm not usually a massive fan of POV but this was really entertaining. Made me want to come up and ride that trail!

[@adammarino3006]

Nice! Great video and you smashed that trail. Studying up as I’m heading there on the 8 from the US! Can’t wait.

[@JCKaney]

Great vid, you done this trail justice on showing the level of effort is required for a top to bottom. I never once noticed before the potential for fail at that section you're mate fell, I hope next time I just forget about it and have a clean bounce done lol.

[@stevestowe1110]

Awesome Andrew.....what a trail!!!! Top run down.....made me cringe in places....stoked for your 8th fastest time.....you killed it !!!😊👍🏻👍🏻

[@chris__maltby]

Fantastic video mate, loved the trail walk section at the start. Hard to believe it was Scotland with weather like that :D Fully agree about the shorter travel bike; why I bought a 5010!

[@randallsaulsbury8298]

Amazing what the full suspension bikes and their riders of today can put up with on downhill runs. Great riding!

[@randallsaulsbury8298]

I have a Kestral CSX hardtail that I built in 1997 with Marzocchi Bomber shock, full XTR and it was (and I still think) the shit back in the day and I have ridden the hell out of it, though there is always a new shiny object to throw money at and I concluded long ago that I would build it and continue riding it until either it or I failed. We both are hanging in there though without the speed of you youngsters :) Keep on riding and wear that helmet!

[@nomo0928]

Thank you for doing speedy run, rad !!

[@RoamingWanders]

Wow, almost at 150,000 views on this at the moment, good job! Your channel is my current favourite on youtube. Impressive riding as always.

[@markburgess4528]

What an incredible trail. All that boardwalk, what a construction effort.

[@gazdavies6215]

Probably the best, most raw, footage I've ever seen. Epic mate.

[@gazdavies6215]

Yup...

[@captainsteve7817]

I've never been so nervous watching a trail video. Because of your camera angle I kept thinking I'm too far forward on the bike and I'm about to go over the bars. Great job, great video.

[@garygup]

I've always found this trail to be more technically challenging than the DH track. I've done it on a variety of bikes but had most fun on a hardcore hardtail!

[@McTrailRider]

I find it more technical too. Definitely a bit harder on a hardtail though 😬

[@garygup]

@@McTrailRider especially with 26" wheels!

[@rossco3603]

That's a crazy trail. I winced a good few times just watching so god knows what it's like to ride like that. Respect

[@Snappypass1]

Wooh....you make that look easy when it is far from it.....amazing to watch....maybe one day I will make this level.....well done

[@s34mu5]

class man, been watching your vids for the past week or 2, good effort, keep it up!

[@Ddraig62SPD]

Nicely done, sir! First time I did that run I bricked it on the blind left-hander on the boardwalk section. Thought I was going to be launched onto the summit of Carn Mor Ddearg! Epic run.

[@911Polini]

thx 4sharing this..look really nice! Grats for the Top10!!

[@Joec9t]

I rode this a very long time ago when it just opened, i'm sure it's probably been upgraded in parts since then. Brilliant video.

[@McTrailRider]

Probably been made easier now to be fair.

[@Joec9t]

@@McTrailRider that’ll suit me then 😂

[@fx_matze]

That looks awesome. I may need some training and maybe a new bike but I would love to ride there. Anyways, you were really good especially at the turns and wood walk. Great video, keep shredding 🤘

[@ross5914]

Looks ace. Enjoyed the helpful tips. Never ridden the track but plan to get along there this summer and try it out

[@ross5914]

Haha thanks for the tips, usually riding boardwalk always seems to scare me shitless so will defiantly riding it casual the first time 😂

[@richwilbraham3216]

Oh my day's Andrew you was flying mate, bloody awesome vid with a little drone footage along the way 👍👍👍 8th bloody well done to you well deserved 😀

[@richwilbraham3216]

McTrail Rider what a challenge to put to yourself I really hope you smash it mate 👍

[@SmokinMesa]

You make that look a hell of a lot easier than I'm sure it is. Awesome dude 🤘

[@chrisoliver6690]

Amazing work, well explained route choice.Then you drop the 130mm bomb, I would need monster truck suspension to get down in one peice🏔️

[@martinbourgault816]

I was not disappointed !!! Awesome trail and awesome skills !!!

[@bradl45]

Thanks for the ride, Very nice flowy track!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@scottgilchrist5958]

Brilliant, love the vids, keep them coming👍🏼

[@SevenMedia7]

hey dude just watch your vid, awesome cheers. best bit is not just watching a great trail, its the last bit you said actually made my day. You said your bikes travel is 130mm, is that front and back. you also said that dont need 160mm travel to ride this fast.

[@piersgritten2586]

One of the best videos yet! That was rapid

[@rogereheadbyrne4790]

Top Notch Andrew!Quality riding for sure!Very Enjoyable Viewing!

[@robertwilkins1704]

Your commentary alone made this place a must visit for me! top clip mate.

[@robertwilkins1704]

They're talking shit mate, ignore them!

[@pjandthecraxfords1559]

Sick video. I dunno why I like boardwalks so much, maybe because they're (sometimes) smoother and more flowey. The ones at grizedale aren't particularly fast but they are good fun. Good job mate.

[@pjandthecraxfords1559]

McTrail Rider be nice this time of year. I'd take my own bike but it's a bit of a heap currently lol

[@MrLikeke]

I've not run boardwalks, only dirt and rocks. Am I wrong to think a wee bit of wet or moss on the wood would be a problem?

[@edjack1993]

Lordy - that looks amazing. Nice vid - thanks!

[@feelfreemtb3474]

Wow bravery all over. I rode that trail last summer. But the speed you make is insane! R.e.s.p.e.c.t.

[@Philip550c]

It's really cool to be able to see your stats on strava. Thanks for sharing. Wish I could ride this but it's way too far away. Maybe I'll have to make a trip.

[@YogevMontekyo]

You ride those turns really fast. those rock drops and rollers look fun and not so intimidating like the wooden features :0 awesome vid

[@Quicksilver_Cookie]

Sweet mother, that is one hell of a single track. A monster of a trail.

[@IslandFilmMaker]

Nice run, congrats on the time! Wonderful track!!

[@Blue_Grass_Girl]

Funny how these decents are simulatneously exciting and relaxing to watch 🚲

[@frederickmerle6412]

“Geometry is key” is a fantastic observation. Add to that a great shock setup and really good tyres. I also find that weight has nothing to do with it either and my current steel 33lb monster truck feels incredible down the top chief.

[@McTrailRider]

Fully agree! I prefer a bit of weight on the frame to be honest, helps the suspension work better👍

[@flippy66]

33lb is not that heavy.

[@HallMarc_Trails]

Great trail with plenty of features, love the boardwalk sections, you wear the same gloves as me haha, it's like watching my vids except yours are better obviously :)

[@HallMarc_Trails]

Not as yet

[@singletracksteve4212]

2 shoutouts in 1 video!! Must be my lucky day.

[@matterhorn1975]

Good vid. Get yourself up to Golspie. It's the most tech uphill in the country, also the longest downhill in the UK. Ou climb right to the top then it's all downhill, which is very different from your normal up down up down trails

[@chopperhehehe]

Loved the video showed the track first and normal pace (mine) then went for it (like I dreamed my pace at) cracking 👍👍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿✌️😜

[@johngraboski]

Just the intro gondola ride got my heart pumpin!!

[@michaelcrouch4248]

Prob one of the best ride videos I have ever seen 👍

[@StravaigingMTB]

Sweet run and great video, congrats on the Strava score! I've never gotten a run I'm happy with on that trail. I've eaten dirt big time at the end of the boardwalk at 6:36.

[@StravaigingMTB]

McTrail Rider ouch!! That sucks but I thought this boy has previous on this drop when I saw you wisely brake check! What frame was it?

[@b0bl00i]

That was sick! I just got into the sport, looks like great fun.

[@djrouge3300]

Very intimidating trail in places. You smashed it dude.

[@Kevstir2000]

Wow 😲, awesome video mate, hopefully get the skills one day to give that a go, Carron Valley will do for now lol

[@coke9570]

6:57 when his hands covered the cam scared me. I screamed inside like, "F*ck! Don't cover my eyes! We're gonna crash!!"

[@davidrae7727]

very nice riding! I used to live up that way in the 80's/90's before mtb's were around, I'm now in Australia. I gotta get back to Fort William to check it all out.

[@Jordan-ot7qf]

My favorite sections @6:30-7:00 You killed it !

[@flakeytown5561]

That was a pleasure to watch

[@golddiggerdave]

That is simply sublime.............Got to give that a go.

[@sumonmiah2258]

Man your crazy.recovering from a crash at bike park Wales but this is insane and you makes it look so easy.skilled riders can use shorter travel.

[@MrMalthusMusic]

That trail is grouse man, great riding and thanks for sharing!

[@biketothetop]

Excellent show and tell! Great riding skills put forth! Scary to watch! Lots of heavy breathing for a good cause!

[@aminjomaa99]

Nice video! I think you don't realize how lucky you are to have such great trails around you

[@aminjomaa99]

@@McTrailRideri definitely agree. Even compared to the most famous ones!

[@josecolin1723]

Had my heart pumping.!!

[@daffydave100]

Awesome riding buddy, thank you for sharing. I'll deffo do that run in the summer next year, once I get some transport up there. My sort of riding. Though I bet I ain't as fast as you haha.

[@daffydave100]

@@McTrailRider I will take a few breaks on my way down as at 47yrs old and enduring 40years of type1 diabetes and a double heart attack in 2007, I can ride down hill about 15 minutes tops without stopping. if I'm lucky haha 😜

[@soyaz33]

Enjoyed riding the black/wc track more, board walk was wet and slippy, I’d like to try it when it’s dry. Nice vid

[@theslowrider]

Looks epic! Awesome video mate! 🤘🤘

[@johnbrown2371]

amazing video. the start was cool

[@mtb-jason4095]

Nice dude that looked epic hopefully get to go there one day

[@Fromupnorth46]

Nice video. I did that trail in August last year. Had a go on the orange World Cup track too. Scared myself shitless on that one. Walked 50 % of it. Sessioned big chief on my Capra then did a run down on my hardtail 🤘👌did the devils staircase decent and the ciaran path too. 🤘. Scotland has some of the best mountain bike trails in Europe.(can’t say world because Iv only ridden in Europe)

[@Fromupnorth46]

McTrail Rider I live in Newcastle so ride in Scotland regularly. 🤘absolutely love it.

[@ldorman]

130mm travel? I've got 150mm travel in the front and around 130mm in the back - and a collegue of mine told me that's not enough for this trail. Considering how much I already abused my bike I belive it will be fine. Over Christmas plan to strip it down, service it and have it rebuild mid January to hit the snow with it :D

[@ldorman]

@@McTrailRider It started out as a Giant Stance 2 27.5 full suspension trail bike with only 120mm front/back. I only started 2017 mtb again - haven't done proper mtb since 15 yrs and now hitting Glentress nearly every weekend. In the meantime I upgraded to RockShox Pike (150mm) front (a bit slacker and better for the dh) and ones had to replace the RockShox Monarch in the rear - they fuxxed again btw - the last time I was in Glentress and did a jump at the skills area, I heard a loud pop and the air was gone... and no; I'm not fat just tall (6'3" / 93kg) I've put Mavic Cross Max wheels front/rear with now 202mm/160mm rotors - Hayes Stroker brake set (didn't liked the Shimanos). I'm fine with sketchy and technical - jumps & drops are my weakness. Managed to break my elbow this summer (not on a bike) and lost months of good weather I could have been doing practice. Winter will have to do ;) My plan is to ride that bike till it brakes - then I will replace it - only that way I can justify for myself getting a new one. Most likley something between Enduro/DH bike. Keep the good videos up - the Ben Lomond was good :)

[@stevenclark2124]

plenty travelive done it with the same species not as hard as it looks although I'm notes sure it should be classed as a red @@ldorman

[@robertstevenson6715]

Wow !!! Looks absolutely word class :-)

[@Mark_Page_MTB]

That should be shown in a 3D IMAX cinema!!! Fantastic riding and an awesome vid too. Well done Andrew :)

[@Mark_Page_MTB]

Impressive STRAVA stats too ;)

[@joespencer6287]

Wow that was so fast.. Looks amazing.

[@musiciansteve7785]

I rode this once and came flying off the side of the boardwalks. It felt like burning

[@McTrailRider]

Your not the first, and won’t be the last either😜

[@mtbpunx6506]

Great guide video as always, Thats definitely on my to do list this year ;-)

[@nathanvannek5753]

awesome video mate , absolutely gorgeous country wish i could go there and ride it with u, or wish we had trail like that in Australia, keep up the great vids mate, cheers

[@craigmaddison8254]

This trails nuts, great video too. We're looking to travel up there later this year, shame it's a bit of a drive I'd be there everyday.

[@rw7269]

Great video, especially the drone footage.

[@darkwinter-lll]

Man you have mad skills keep up the good content!

[@jeffb243]

Great video! Love your bike man!!!

[@cristianspiridon]

What a ride mate. Well done 😁

[@M.Godfrey]

I went here this year in July and it was amazing, it’s true what they say. You never feel more alive while so close to death 🤣

[@RichiesGreatOutdoors]

LOL very true