First Group Ride Of The Year, And It Was Great!

[@CavemanOutdoorsMissouri]

Your videos are always great but I must say the new drone is a game changer. Love it

[@McTrailRider]

Just levelled up💪👍

[@emile345]

Another nice video. I also like how your videos aren't overproduced, no flashy intro or photoshopped thumbnails, no music. The style is very down to earth and the content is just top notch. Very nice!

[@McTrailRider]

Thanks man 👍 I like to get things down to Earth and realistic.

[@streddaz]

The benefits of no trees is you can let the drone do it’s thing. Looks great!

[@McTrailRider]

Absolutely 👍

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Came straight back from work to put this on. Class fella. Loved seeing the day from your perspective. That drone footage 😲🥰

[@McTrailRider]

It was a great day Jamie, loved your video too mate👌

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Drone footage is phenomenal! Loved all the angles!

[@McTrailRider]

Thanks guys, it really worked out well 👍

[@darcyphillips70]

Dream Team, drone footage & bike sponsor…. Perfect

[@McTrailRider]

The stars aligned 😜

[@ab_mtb]

Holy shit mate, that looked savage. Fantastic riding as always + the drone footage is absolute class 👌👌

[@tefer1982]

"Oh this is loose" pedals faster. Madman. Great video, see Jamie's Insta of him shouting behind you too.

[@kitten-inside]

Gotta go fast, man. Inertia is your friend. As long as you don't need to turn...

[@McTrailRider]

Andrzej is correct, as scary as it may be, a decent pace helps you through the loose stuff.

[@angelaforrest2257]

So nice to see a group of you again,and what an epic trip! Great to see the drone footage,and all the different tracks.Fantastic scenery,I do appreciate the hard slog to get there! xx

[@McTrailRider]

Definitely great to be able to do group rides again😊

[@A_AAA232]

Andrew - brilliant video, the drone shots on the loose stuff with your mates bombing down the singletrack - next level - great ride, beautiful location, epic filming - top work!

[@McTrailRider]

So pleased with how those shots came out 👌

[@muddymongoosemtb9873]

Another superb video and the dynamic drone footage in this one really added to the.sense of adventure! Spot on!🔥🔥🔥😁😁😁🤙🤙🤙

[@McTrailRider]

Nice one mate 👍

[@bigstoozeradventures]

You guys are amazing. Wish I could wind the clock back 20 years. Just love the Skydio footage. Got relatives in USA so thinking of getting them to source me one. I have the Mavic Air 2 which is ok in open terrain. Bearing in mind I am now over 60 would Carn Liath be doable on my Cube E-bike. I did Carn a Chlamain opposite last summer. Your vids are something else. Cheers. Stoozer.

[@McTrailRider]

The Mavic air 2 is pretty decent in the open and at slower speeds👍 Wouldn’t recommend Carn Liath on the bike it’s very steep on one side and very loose on the other.

[@bigstoozeradventures]

@@McTrailRider Yeah I hear what you are saying CRAZY MAN but I have been mountain biking for over 30 years and been hospitalised a few times but always bounce back. I'm not bothered about the loose stuff coz back in the day, when I ran my old mtb club, we used to bomb down loose scree on fully rigid bikes (old Muddy Fox & Zarasen Killiracer) without a care in the world. But spent a fortune getting buckled wheels replaced. However I'm now 62 and my old carefree skills have diminished and my confidence is not the same as it used to be. I was more concerned about the climb and if it would be too much (despite Ebike walk assist). I'm still strong & well capable of hiking with a bike. On 2nd thoughts you know what! Forget my 'old man' ramblings. I'm just going to do it on a nice dry sunny day; take two cans of Carlsberg Special and two pork pies with me for lunch at the summit. And then bomb it down. Love your vids. They are AWESOME. Cheers. Stoozer.

[@McTrailRider]

@@bigstoozeradventures you’ll probably be fine then👍 Don’t go up the main face though, I wouldn’t tackle it with an ebike, instead go up the Singletrack that we descended in the video and then take a left at the shoulder. I think that would be the way I would do it if I went back👍

[@bigstoozeradventures]

@@McTrailRider Nice was thinking that but I think I will do it both ways in good weather. I'm tough. Made of hard rubber and still capable of doing tough shit. Really tough fook up hill shite. So no worry mad man I will do it in the future...

[@JessStoneMTB]

Ah mega mate !! Great edit. Loved riding with you guys what a day for it !

[@McTrailRider]

Thanks Jess, looking forward to more in the future 👍

[@Mark_Page_MTB]

Monday night TV doesn't get much better than this. Bangin!!!

[@McTrailRider]

Get in 💪

[@Thepoeticmtbr_The_poetic_mtbr]

Superb video Mr McT, at one point its almost as if you synced the drone audio with the little bunnyhops over the drainage ditches LOL. The footage just kept on giving, keeping it real for mere mortals to enjoy, top man

[@McTrailRider]

Thanks dude

[@TWOWHEELFIX]

That looked excellent, well, the bits going down lol 👍🍻

[@McTrailRider]

The climbs always suck 😜

[@richardeljay]

Nice. Drone footage really adds an extra dimension although sounds like you are being chased by a bunch of angry bees...hence the speed.

[@McTrailRider]

Damn thing keeps chasing me 😜

[@DizRidesMtb]

Epic that mate. Great views too . Absolutely amazing . U all did amazing bud. N another fantastic video bro 👊

[@McTrailRider]

Much appreciated dude 👍

[@struanrobertson1315]

Cracking video mate and what a route. Looked spectacular🔥👌 your bike control is insane👏 I seen Street Pigeons little tumble not long after you nearly lost yourself😂 he forgot to include that in his “version of events”🤣 Really enjoyed this one from the both of you👌👏

[@McTrailRider]

Jamie was complimenting my riding just as I had a moment right in-front of him😂 He actually ride that section east cleaner than I did by the looks of it.

[@shaundonovan8780]

You`ve definitely inspired me to try this one... looks like a great day oot on the bikes!!

[@McTrailRider]

Worth a go for sure 👍

[@bretobg]

Awsome. This drone footage is revolution!

[@McTrailRider]

Yep 👌

[@Sawell123]

The drone footage is awesome! Especially for someone like me who hasn’t gone downhill mtb it’s a nice feature in order to see “how” you are driving those trails. it gives a perfect overview. Great stuff

[@McTrailRider]

It definitely helps to be able to see body position and the terrain better for sure 👍

[@caroldave4037]

Wowwwwe best one yet ....awesome footage...

[@McTrailRider]

Thanks Dave 👍

[@hutchinsonsadventures4678]

love following your travels mate. much respect from Oz

[@McTrailRider]

Thanks dude

[@oldmangnar6541]

The drone and those Munro backdrops are 👌

[@McTrailRider]

Worked out quite well 👌

[@alistairsavoury1074]

Another guid yin bruds. And thanks for the additional youtubers to follow Street Pigeon and Jess. Thoroughly enjoying yur productions.

[@McTrailRider]

Glad you enjoyed all the videos Alistair👍

[@OwnDialect]

i waited for this one cheers

[@McTrailRider]

Thanks for waiting 👍

[@ElectricMountainBiker]

Looked a fantastic ride, really loose at the top as well! Drone shots amazing again, but great seeing a group ride more than anything 👍🏼

[@McTrailRider]

The top was so sketchy, really didn’t know what way the bike was going to go.

[@Melted-playz]

Awesome quality videos dude this content is class you are awesome 😎

[@McTrailRider]

Thanks Carl 😊

[@nickstorey8204]

Another good one Andrew, drone footage was brilliant loving it.👍🤟

[@McTrailRider]

Thanks Nick

[@jettyboy110]

Loving all of this new drone footage! Faaar cooler than all that crazy-spinny POV footage we're seeing everywhere now

[@McTrailRider]

Glad you feel that way 👍

[@ianhutchinson4774]

You’ve captured a great ride on a sunny day fantastically well. The drone shots really bring in another dimension and show the true steepness of the trials. Great job ! 👏👏

[@McTrailRider]

Good to hear Ian 😊

[@Herdum]

That drone is so good! Can't wait to get back up to Scotland for more riding this summer.

[@McTrailRider]

Not long to go then Jon 👍

[@alaninman4474]

I struggled walking up Carn Liath without a bike 🤣 fair play tho, descent looks worth it! Stalkers path off Carn A'chlamain from Glen Tilt is also good, Street Pigeon has video of it

[@McTrailRider]

Definitely one of the steeper climbs out there. Jamie is going to take me over to Carn a’ Chlamain sometime soon 👍

[@01FozzyS]

Once again,amazing drone shots,Andrew!

[@McTrailRider]

Thanks buddy

[@andrewlivingston5882]

Loved this, great work. New drone footage is a fantastic addition. Keep on inspiring us!

[@McTrailRider]

Thanks Andrew

[@thepainterdude1]

awesome video the drone takes it to another level now going to watch the extended one on Patreon Thanks Andy

[@McTrailRider]

Hope you enjoy the extended cut Paul, and thanks for the support 👍

[@rhettetherington1351]

Superb. Drone footage is amazing

[@McTrailRider]

Thanks buddy

[@camperp195]

Since you got the drone,your vids just get better and better! They are great anyway,but the drone just tops it,keep it coming 🤟🏻

[@McTrailRider]

Best bit of tech I’ve ever bought 👌

[@cb6866]

That was cool Andrew...be safe !

[@McTrailRider]

Thanks man

[@mattcooch6912]

Great vid and beautiful scenery as usual, keep up the great content 👌🏼

[@McTrailRider]

Thanks Matt

[@FRAGMENTAL]

The drone footage is mind blowing 🤯 worth every single penny you paid for it mate 👌🏻

[@McTrailRider]

100%

[@alanblurr1265]

@@McTrailRider I would go 90% due to the noise, can some one not make a drone that does not sound like a swarm of angry bees?

[@McTrailRider]

@@alanblurr1265 it could be quieter, but none of them are quiet.

[@GrahamStorr]

Nice ride that one Andy 👌

[@McTrailRider]

Thanks Graham

[@mpom4990]

Spicy!

[@McTrailRider]

Very 😜

[@AndyWardle]

That was epic mate I was out my saddle all the way 😂 (I’m on the sofa) drone is brilliant like. Loved it 👍

[@McTrailRider]

😂 Stay safe on that sofa dude.

[@AndyWardle]

@@McTrailRider scared myself on my bike a few times. Check out my 2 shred vids. Dont forget I’m on an old hardtail plus I’m 57 yrs old 😂 I should really know better. 👍

[@ianbiggs9930]

You need to do the Carn a' Chlamain munro single track in Glen Tilt next time you are up this way!

[@McTrailRider]

It’s on the list, Jamie has already done it and has offered to take me over one day 👍

[@seanoneil277]

Drone footage delivering some great new perspectives here! How long was this ride, overall? Seems like a good slog for this early in the season. Thanks for this video!

[@McTrailRider]

4:30 hrs Jamie said at the end. It’s a fairly big day out, but not huge for a Munro.

[@NeilsEMTBWorld]

Hey mate! Hope you enjoyed your first group ride of the year! Trails and views look amazing 🤙🏻🏔

[@McTrailRider]

I most certainly did 👌

[@NeilsEMTBWorld]

@@McTrailRider I’ll have to plan a trip up your way! Looks epic

[@parovo9]

Took a leaf out of your book and got a US colleague to order me one of those drones and send over the pond !

[@McTrailRider]

Nice one! You won’t be disappointed.

[@joekindred7901]

What a crew! Where was Pierce though?

[@McTrailRider]

Unfortunately Piers had to work 🙁

[@c7657]

Amazing video. What psi do you run front and back for these loose trails?

[@McTrailRider]

22/24 front/rear for pretty much all riding.

[@c7657]

@@McTrailRider ok cheers

[@aidancleary7019]

Street pigeon hahaha we have a name when someone can't climb we call them pigeon lungs 😂

[@McTrailRider]

In that case, maybe he and I should swap names 😬😂

[@aidancleary7019]

I'm saying nothing 😆

[@leakylloyd8423]

What drone is it buddy ?

[@McTrailRider]

Skydio 2

[@bradgriffith6234]

Can't be those Scottish views.

[@bradgriffith6234]

Can't beat *

[@McTrailRider]

No you can’t 😍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@tobyehillier]

Is Karen two-hill a second cousin of Marilyn Monroe?

[@McTrailRider]

That’s went straight over my head mate 🤔

[@tobyehillier]

@@McTrailRider Sorry Dude! 🤣Marilyn and Monro are both types of hill/mountain.... Carrauntuhil is a Monro in Kerry ( Ireland's highest mountain) but it sounds like Cairn Toul which is also a Monro.... I'm guessing that Norma Jeane was intelligent enough to pick the name Marilyn Monroe for herself... I'll get me coat now 🤣🤣🤣

[@lukefines5827]

Buy a e bike already

[@McTrailRider]

Had one for over 4 years mate