Learning to mtb - Learnie Red Rock

[@piersgritten2586]

These latest videos have a really unique format, showing 2 completely different perspectives on the same riding destination, which is quit cool and probably appeals to a really diverse audience, which can't be a bad thing! keep it up

[@craigmaddison8254]

Another good one, it's great to have the two cameras running, different perspectives and the two of you summing it up at the end, good to see her back on the bike, doesn't seem to have knocked her confidence too much.

[@callum8322]

I was a little apprehensive on how a shredder and amateur KZbin channel would go, but I am well impressed: warms my heart to see you guys making this work. I think youre onto a winner here. Good luck in your travels.

[@biggebrein]

I've enjoyed this video so much! Learnie was my first ever real downhill experience, while on holiday in Scotland in 2017. The Netherlands, where I live, is like a billiart table compared to Scotland (and pretty much any other country in Europe for that matter). I've been riding for years at home, but riding downhill in Scotland was (and still is) one of my life goals. At Learnie I did the blue trail first. I had an epic crash about 25 metres in, because I forgot to switch my camera on and did it while cycling. Not wise on yer first DH ever :-D After a quick re-evaluation of my life choices and after the pain had subsided I carried on. Needless to say I absolutely loved it. I did all the blue routes that day. Also the orange route twice. I loved every minute of it, even the near death experiences on some of the jumps and drops. At the end of the day I was totally exhausted, bruised and my shins were covered in blood stained cuts (I wore shorts with no pads). Best thing was on the second ascent I got lapped by a 4 yo girl and her mom, being Dutch and not being used to climbing so many meters. Plus being a 46 yo out of shape fat guy. I was firmly put in my place :-) Rode the skillarea with my 7yo daughter for almost an hour. Thanks for the video. Loved it. Brought back some precious memories. Love the channel. I will be back in Scotland in the coming years, I hope!

[@biggebrein]

Well, thank you!

[@biggebrein]

Another thing. On a second viewing of the video I got a painfull flashback at 12:48. I had a full contact sidehit on the big tree at the immediate left of the trail, coming out of the corner. I remember it well :-) Nearly threw me off the bike. One of the bigger bruises of the day.

[@JC-km5xw]

Dual perspective is deadly man 👍👍 It makes it a bit more compelling to watch (not that you're vids arent interesting lol) with the beginner pov, my gf has also just started learning so its fun to see the parallels

[@richwilbraham3216]

Alix top bloody job, you've got a great teacher. Also slow and steady will win the race, it won't be long before you are flowing and fast. Just get out and enjoy it, that's what I used to say to my partner Caryl, now she's flying down behind me 😉👍 keep up the great work both... 😀

[@judsmtb2484]

Always nice to see another person really getting stuck in to the sport!

[@Devian18]

Hats off to Alix, she'll be flying in no time. And the blacks looked great- very fast run!

[@barefootmtb1338]

loved the different perspective view points, could be a winning combo? everywhere you ride the landscapes are epic. I hope one day to see these places with my kids. being able to show them scotland particularly the highlands is a bucket lister. just want to say thank you for doing what your doing and keep the adventure a comen.

[@traildoug415]

Really looking forward to the sunny videos's you two will be bringing us over the winter.

[@cwd1232]

Alex did an awesome job man!! Looking forward to more as Always! Great quality, editing filming all 100%

[@garymartin557]

another great video. Alex quote: lets not crash! spoken like a true pro. enjoyed the blue trail when you hit it fast and loose, just letting the bike do what it wants in a flowing style. can't wait for the next chapter. keep up the great work, really enjoy your work.

[@jeronomosp]

Excellent having the two points of view - good to appeal to different skill levels.

[@jeronomosp]

You'll be itching to get across to Spain!

[@finritchiemtb9661]

There's a lot of good Mtb trails at monought / Pluscarden woods next to Elgin. Some easy going ones and some hard technical ones. I highly recommend you go there to spread the word of these trails as they are really good. Enjoy

[@Rosco0754]

This is the way ahead Mc. It works great with you both.

[@808GT]

Great to see teaching her. I have to get my wife into it too now and im looking for tracks like these.

[@Scott-gf6qd]

Awesome video! Brilliant to see Alix progressing

[@purpleBrynhildr]

Love it! And don’t worry Alix, once you get past the constant “omg I’m going to die” feeling, it starts to get easier to focus on all the other bits, like which foot to put down when you corner!

[@benpulsar13]

Been following you for about a year or so now and good to see you’ve finally took the plunge and quit your jobs. Love your vids, especially the wilder single tracks in the middle of nowhere. I’m driving up from Leicester to go laggan on Saturday even though it’s looking a bit damp. Then hoping to do Beinn Anglo Sunday. Look forward to seeing more now your full time. Wish I could get my mrs out on the trails. Keep up the good work. 👍

[@SF-wr4zn]

Fair Play Alix! Good to see the A&A Team back on it 👍🏼👍🏼

[@bikerdhill]

great video as usual, and look at that almost 10,000 subs, congrats

[@5492sparky]

Great job Guys. Nice upload. Good to see Alix back on the bike.

[@carlpilbeam5216]

Hi Andy just catching up on your vids. Same as always enjoyable to watch and you keeping them real . Nice to see Alex getting involved you make a good couple . Fair play to you both quitting your jobs I wish you both all the best . Keep it real and they just get better and better . Best on you tube 🇬🇧🇬🇧👍👍✅✅💯%

[@BrianVaughn]

I remember when I first started riding. I think I crashed on every ride the first year. Spending time doing little drills to improve my focus points on turns in the backyard helped.

[@jonathanodriscoll3200]

Hi Guys. Loved the video of the two of you tackling the trails. It is understanable why Alix feels she is overloaded with information. With time and practice, it will bevcome more natural to her. It reminds me of when I was learning to drive and I had to learn how to turn left or right. I was struggling to to operate the mirrors, gearstick and everything else that goes along with performing that manoeuvre. Don't worry Alix, you will improve, and just rememer, you are learning to rde off road trails which is more difficult than main road cycling. I an re-learning to off road cycle too and feel like my bike is possessed, as it does not go exactly where I want it too. Goodluck

[@dmacpherson007]

Loving the videos, watched 10 tonight! Next time your up, let me know and I will show you around here. The postman walk Harris vid was fab, did it a couple of years ago. Forgot how epic it was!

[@Burfyboy92]

Really enjoying these videos the dual perspective is fantastic.

[@archimedesrl2436]

congrats on 10k man!!!!

[@HardcoreBrendan]

My local when I come home from London! Learnie is great!

[@alicemcphie5761]

Well done Alix fantastic effort,pure inspirational,

[@gavinstuart4163]

I love the wee trails up there, great for learning and practicing on.

[@mikaelohman7695]

Really like the new format! I hope your Alix gave you a thrashing after the last ride though - that was a brutal trail to take her out on...

[@TimeToPolka]

Way to go Alix. Nice to see the viewpoint from a less experienced rider. You take for granted how many things you do instinctively as you gain experience. Reminds me of the $1 of attention that Keith Code talks about in Twist of the Wrist.

[@gordonmculloch4904]

Well done Alix. Great video. Amazing view of the rigs in the bay. Cheers 👍

[@RealMJSr]

Great video, always nice to see new riders. 🤙

[@Lucyp13]

Nice job. Alix, kudos lady! Like watching myself with instructions from my husband (outside foot down!) - it's good to know I'm not alone, thank you

[@randomname794]

Go Alix! You've got this! Love your videos guys, keep up the good work 👍

[@jonowinter]

Awesome video, trails look really good. Have you ever tried your Levo with 29 inch wheels? I have a Levo comp 2018 and thinking of changing. 👍🏻

[@HallMarc_Trails]

Those trails looked in great condition, i would love to ride there, glad alix is back on a bike regaining her confidence, progress made :)

[@Flash_of_the_peat_hill]

So stoked you love them dude. I have a MM and Michelin for Alix. Will bring them to glentress.

[@Flash_of_the_peat_hill]

I know there isn't dude. It's nice to be able to support your awesome videos. You need to run an airliner on the Ebikes. The rear grip is INSANE when using one.

[@Jose-hq5gv]

Woah man learnie is so fun, my favourite trail was probably the orange! Not as big as laggan or glentress and these places but still so fun.

[@ChloeDoesFitness]

Glad you managed to get there, Its a sweet little spot, the unmarked ones are mint! hope Alix enjoyed it too :)

[@TopseyKretts]

...keep at it Alix,ya doing great....speed comes in time...thanks Andrew,nice vid,enjoyed..

[@mitchwarren1600]

Part of being a shredder is getting back on the bike, that’s all it takes ! I’ll go off any drop except the one I stacked on !! Thanks for all the subs and views you got me you’re a legend!! I can email all the music from my vid it’s all royalty free as it’s my teenage sons composition 👍

[@chimp022]

Nice video, would recommend Balblair if you're still up in the area

[@benpulsar13]

Hi Andrew, just wondering, could I camp in my van overnight in laggan car park at the trails?

[@CALBeatonskating]

Should hit evanton trails, they’re really good

[@gallowglasses2496]

Nice vid, did you miss all the black rock sections? If I remember correct there is some tight steep switch back straight of the fire rd. Some long tech rock sections that put laggan wolf trax to shame. Nice wee place with nice views. You didn't happen to be on your way to England yesterday, I thought I past you.

[@gallowglasses2496]

@@McTrailRider the rocks are pretty slick in the wet up there. Keep up the good work, nice to see the Mrs having a cam as well. 🚴‍♀️

[@richwilbraham3216]

10 freaking K mate 👍 you deserve it. keep up the great work Andrew and Alix well done...

[@richwilbraham3216]

@@McTrailRider well done Andrew you so deserve it so much, keep up the great work 👍😀

[@roadracer42]

"Outward leg thing.....blah blah blah"..........I bloody knew thats how our partners hear us hahaa....great vid guys!

[@roadracer42]

I hear ya brother! Haha

[@kennethmorton7671]

That's exactly where I went today to have a blast on my new bike. I only had a couple of hours so I done a few laps on the orange trail to get into it. These videos inspired me to get on a bike again. Hopefulky they'll inspire many more.

[@kennethmorton7671]

I settled on a specialized enduro after pondering the decision for about 12 months. I'm still to get a full day on it but I'm hoping to get up Ben Such a before the weather gets too bad.

[@kennethmorton7671]

*Wyvis

[@kennethmorton7671]

I'm well impressed with it. On that orange run today I felt like I was only scratching the surface. It's been about 15 years since i last owned a bike and that was a hardtail so the new one feels invincible.

[@kennethmorton7671]

They have half, I was told 29ers were faster but opted for 650b with the option of 2.8 tires and I feel that's rapid. If there's a big difference going to 29 they must be something else. I'm like a kid at Xmas waiting on my next outing. My first run down the hill today I burst out laughing, was left wondering why I ever parked my bike in the first place.

[@TheTobyrobot]

Loved the Alix cam :) you did great on your second run! Don't worry about going fast, more important to stay safe! How are you 2 enjoying the van life?

[@graemesmall6506]

Fantastic....i think this is a winning combination.

[@GadgetJohn]

That looked great to learn on, would love to know what bikes you use too?

[@yanmills]

Well done Alix (you will have your own Channel before long). Mc Trail are you sticking with the Ebike from now on? Can you also tell me how big the garage is on your motorhome? (only asking as the wife & I are looking for a motorhome / race van as we are planing on a lot more weekends & holidays away mounting biking around the UK)

[@highlandhillwalkin]

Great video, the orange run would have been ace to see, also there is loads of black/off piste runs on the other side of the road that is well worth trying..... loads to do, alot more than Contin!! Tip for Alex that might be easier than rembering which pedal to lift on each corner. .. Just keep both your feet/ pedals level with each other. It might be worth trying until you get better and faster.

[@highlandhillwalkin]

@@McTrailRider just come back to do the black after your tour, It's well worth it, you'd easy spend the whole day on that side 👍

[@stuartwoodburn2653]

Nice video great, a lot of videos of MTBiking are with experienced riders that make it look easy. Go for people to see how scary it can be for first timers, that showed what it is really like out on the trails, good work.

[@beardedvikingmtber]

Crashing’s all part of the learning curve so don’t sweat it to much & it looks great up there

[@Bigsbeee]

You ever bother with goggles Andrew or prefer the Jawbreakers ? Started wearing a TLD Stage similar to your Fox. Feel safer but full face and shades I was unsure about. Goggle on the trail can be great on DH section but easy fog up on a climb. I never like to ride with no eyewear for fear of branch in the eye or mud as wear contacts these day’s .

[@Bigsbeee]

@@McTrailRider Best gog's to avoid fogging I found are SMITH Squad MTB. Chromapop is pretty nice lens too. Your head not getting hot in Spain climbing in the Fox ?

[@ColinTonkasdad]

a good video of you both , nice to see alix having a go with camera, not easy as she said to remember all what you have to do , just get some ( f%$£"...mudguards ) i think she said .. cheers

[@BikingVikingMTB]

Cracking vid as always mate n Alex is doing so great. N matching break squeals too 🤣🤣👍 Love following u as always considering being a patreon 👍 although I cant ride with u guys as you are so far far away.!! 🤟😎🤟😎

[@taffycymroukmtb9073]

Grate trail buddy Alix getting the confidence back good on her Andy nice one buddy ;0)

[@DAllan-lz3lg]

Great vid ! Unfortunately Cromarty is where oil rigs now go to die....

[@DAllan-lz3lg]

McTrail Rider Those are jack-up drilling rigs, basically used to find the oil. Not many new finds in the North Sea and further afield the water is too deep for them. They’re in various states of life, some are almost ready to be used again if required, others are shut down and are being dismantled. There you go ! Those are my local trails. You missed out the orange jump run, it’s magic !

[@mtbfree4914]

From memory the black loop was v technical and rocky at points - way harder than Golspie.

[@neilwiiga]

If you follow the way marked black it's very rocky old school. But all the natural stuff on the black side is great

[@owen-hw3td]

Good tracks

[@owen-hw3td]

McTrail Rider yeah I’ve been down the blue route 👌

[@MatTancock]

Hi, may I know what bars those are?

[@owithell2140]

What gloves do you use?

[@chrisharding5783]

Moniack forest, is a very nice place too.

[@leojefferson8144]

Alix should have her own yt channel that’d be good

[@edmundblackaddercoc8522]

Congrats. Getting your mrs. On a bike lol good vid👍

[@tedgreaves5428]

Is this anywhere near Balblair?

[@tedgreaves5428]

I remember the Oil Rigs from our Road Trip last year

[@hamishross8635]

Another great vid as per

[@claverhouse1]

Love how you start talking about how Alix had crashed and you were going to build her confidence back up ..... then the very first thing I see as you cycle out of the car park is the first aid kit hanging off the back of your backpack LOL Nothing like saying you are ready for the next crash ;)

[@claverhouse1]

Absolutely! I started watching your vids in July , saw you with BKXC on Ben Nevis when surfing YT waiting for my new bike to arrive, first time out for me for a couple of years after getting wiped out in a car crash, broke my back in 3 places, screwed up my hip and ribs , so tell Alix - just getting on the bike is half the battle, all the best guys

[@46holl]

Mate you should do Scottish bike tours some quality trails/riding looking at your vids good stuff mate 👍

[@46holl]

Cross a mans palms with silver etc I think you would do well. All the best man 👍

[@craighynd5815]

I look like Andrew but ride like Alex :) ... If she's out all the time before you know it her confidence will be up and she'll be riding like a Boss :D

[@dmacpherson007]

Loved the video, showcasing my local trail! You will need to come back and try the "black loop", you missed out there. Up the blue, round the black and finish with the Orange, soooo much fun!

[@roderickmchardy3650]

got to love Learnie , but you didnt do the play park descent ,,, ( oh btw , alas the rigs are not in various stages of construction but unfortunately more like various stages of destruction )

[@McTrailRider]

I done the very last part I believe, but will need to get back for the full run 👍 I’ve since learned about the the rigs, it’s a shame.

[@ramseykennedy6999]

That was a race you passed and I was racing but awesome video

[@ramseykennedy6999]

McTrail Rider it was a Xc race and I came second in under 12

[@ZacHigham]

I need to get an enduro bike :(

[@ZacHigham]

McTrail Rider I have one it’s just a bag of shit 😂

[@tedgreaves5428]

Go On Alix

[@forfoxsakemtb9213]

Wheres the Evil? You havent gone full E have you..

[@forfoxsakemtb9213]

@@McTrailRider Coolio.. Was starting to worry you was going to change the name to Mc E Trail Rider 😂

[@facundolizarraga6631]

Desde argentina 👋

[@ryanenglish8232]

Only 20 subs off 10k!

[@mphmtb]

May I offer some constructive criticism. Rather than focusing on your feet. Just lean the bike under yourself, rather than with the bike like a motorcycle. Your feet and arms will look after themselves. 👍 nice ride.

[@benpulsar13]

Hi Andrew, just wondering, could I camp in my van overnight in laggan car park at the trails?