I Went To England To Ride My Bike

[@BrianMaiden-o9c]

I`m a proud Englishman and I love the Scottish landscape, so good we can appreciate each others scenery,great vid by the way mate!!

[@McTrailRider]

They’ve each got their own charm, I do prefer the isolation you can get in Scotland though.

[@Meant2BSent]

The Lake District has so much to offer. Get your self up Helvellyn. Great views. I'm doing Whinlatter in February for the first time on an Ebike.

[@trevoredensor7114]

Whinlatter is a great trail centre...rides are both very natural and exciting and the views are stunning particularly from the top of the south loop !! Expensive parking but goes towards trail maintenance and the cafe is outstanding...its a great family day out with interesting walking trails and high rope courses.Go and enjoy...yeh great Video and riding skills again Andrew 👍

[@McTrailRider]

While it could have more biking trails, it does have everything else very well covered.

[@lozbowden7525]

I grew up in the Lakes and live in Edinburgh now. I can honestly say you'll love the descents in the Lakes. As good as any Munro. For starters, try Grizedale Pike in to Hobcarton End Decent. Easy to access from Whinlatter South Loop. Best in the dry. Enjoy.

[@allweathermtb]

I think this has to be the best video of Whinlatter from someone who has this as their nearest trail centre

[@peternoble4172]

The Blue is a great ride, too.

[@tommysbk2919]

Whinlatter is awesome!

[@McTrailRider]

Agreed

[@PeakTorque]

Skiddaw and Ullock pike if you want to be scared silly and the best views. Best for a weekday though... Whinlatter has moments of brilliance, alas, just moments. Best on ebike I imagine so the transitions aren't so aggravating. Great vid.

[@McTrailRider]

Understood 👍

[@rogereheadbyrne4790]

Great Viewing Andrew Thankyou!

[@McTrailRider]

Thanks for watching

[@Jfree68]

Cool little trail system. Interesting to see the similarities and differences from your regular terrain. Thanks

[@McTrailRider]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@derekswift969]

Great ride loving the Crafter too 💯

[@McTrailRider]

Cheers Derek

[@Gowessepedagunung]

Seger banget track dan pemandangannya

[@McTrailRider]

😊

[@HD-dz4uk]

Pleased to see your enjoying your visit to the lakes, looked to be real fun. Keep up the good work 👏, much appreciated by those are virtually grounded, cheers 👍

[@McTrailRider]

Thank you! Will do!

[@4dfam458]

That trail had some nice flow in sections and even a few wee jumps as well! Looked pretty well built to me. Loving the van too mate looks like it has lots of potential, plus it looks pretty big! As always a pleasure to watch!

[@McTrailRider]

Thanks dude, the van is pretty damn big tbh.

[@piersbickerton-jones6231]

Looking forward to seeing how you get on with the van! Looks half decent. The lakes will blow your mind.

[@McTrailRider]

I’m excited for the van 👍

[@A_AAA232]

nice one Andrew -you had fun on the south run, nice riding! great to see McT heading down south around the Lakes...be good to see what you get up to when the locals show you around :) great area to shred, nice van mate - enjoy!

[@McTrailRider]

Cheers mate, plenty to look forward to

[@scottmccann4509]

Thanks for braving the conditions, the trails look surprising good as i expected a mud bath. 😂

[@McTrailRider]

Good old hard packed surface 👍

[@benbrown9359]

Look forward to your take on the Borrowdale bash ect, some cracking routes around.

[@McTrailRider]

Looking forward to doing them

[@matttaylor5750]

Great Video! Love Whinlatter, great place to ride

[@McTrailRider]

It really is!

[@alaninman4474]

I'm a regular lakes visitor too and also describe it as a compressed Scotland! Stavely 3 pass and Loughrigg loop are good days out. There's a climb (hike a bike) on the 3 pass route (up to Nan Bield pass) that would be tough with an e-bike though

[@McTrailRider]

So many options!

[@rob16XC]

Yup, done this with an eeb and it was definitely the type of fun you look back on and smile, at the time it was brutal. Not sure I'd do it again with an ebike due to the hike-a-bike.

[@lakedistrictmatt1641]

Do it the opposite way round. Ride down the hike. We call it man bield. Techy as!

[@Spicyham1]

Loughrigg Loop the same as Iron Keld?

[@rhettetherington1351]

Good stuff Andrew. Be good to see you riding some lakes routes. Whinlatter is good fun, but there are some bigger more technical routes that will suit your riding skills more. Garburn pass and Borrowdale bash and Skiddaw are worth a look 👍

[@McTrailRider]

Will hopefully get them all done this year 👍

[@bifinsbridge]

@@McTrailRider skiddaw then down to ullocks pike… one of the best days ever!!

[@kyled121]

Nice one Andy, emphasis on fun as ever!

[@McTrailRider]

Always!

[@adambarlow1891]

Trail-Finder collab? Now that would be a treat!

[@McTrailRider]

Definitely, Charlie is a super nice guy.

[@Zzyyxx22]

Wee Scotland looking comparatively summery to up here!

[@McTrailRider]

Depends on the day

[@shannonmtb]

Great to hear you are doing more rides around the lakes...some fantastic stuff!! 😁🤙

[@McTrailRider]

I’m looking forward to getting back.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

I had a disaster the first time I went as the whole South Loop was closed. I'd like to get back, especially in the dry. You weren't kidding about the rock being slippy... I've ridden grippier ice sheets 🤣 Thanks for the vids Andrew. A great start to 2023. P.s. if you ever fancy a Friday adventure to the Lakes feel free to give me shout. It's a super easy place for me to travel too and a McTrail ride is always fun 😁

[@McTrailRider]

South loop was closed on t first visit too. The rocks are definitely slippy in places😬 Will keep you in mind for the next visit mate👍

[@elvingtonred]

It's our favourite trail centre, but they need to eradicate those muddy bloody puddles! It needs some work now, off piste is good and steep in places! Have a go at Grizedale Peak in summer, that's epic. 5 hr round trip for us from York, so don't get there so often now.

[@McTrailRider]

Tbf, some of the puddles that were there in April had been filled in this time around. Grizedale is very high on the list👍

[@kevincross9206]

Have only been to Whinlatter once, but loved it. 🐶🐶 permitting, would love to get up there again this year.

[@McTrailRider]

It’s a great wee place eh

[@kevincross9206]

@@McTrailRider definitely. Tamer than your neck of the woods, but hey - nothing wrong with that 👍🏻

[@4QNE]

Great riding and video bud 🤟

[@McTrailRider]

Glad you enjoyed

[@bobbyboyd72]

Over a year ago I set myself a “Top Gear” challenge on my Trek Rail 9.8 625wh….how many laps on one charge. I managed 4 laps of the North ans 1 lap of the South….great fun

[@McTrailRider]

Nice! I love doing stuff like that 👍

[@andrewengland8021]

That brekkie looked nice

[@McTrailRider]

It was delicious

[@Muckle_toon_mtb]

You should give langholm a go on your way down to the lakes one day. Should be rite up your street. Topdog and star dog are our longest trails. But have 4 shorter trails.

[@McTrailRider]

Will add it to the list 👍

[@Muckle_toon_mtb]

Very wet just now on the top of the hills. Usually the end of April /start of may things are drying out.

[@Ollieriley057]

If you’re heading near the lakes there’s a place near called Ginsburg forest I recommend that it’s a great place!

[@McTrailRider]

Noted 👍

[@glenra123]

Another fluid & engaging vid Andy 👏 Kudos to your riding skills too 👌

[@McTrailRider]

Thank you dude

[@JasonChambersPhoto]

Brilliant video Andrew, good to see ya again. 😉

[@McTrailRider]

You too mate, what are the odds of us going to the same bike shop at the same time.

[@JasonChambersPhoto]

@@McTrailRider Pretty good, I spend way too much time in Whinlatter Bikes. 😂

[@johnakyle5908]

Looks a fine place . Than big van has potential 😄 which reminds me I need to get the finger out and do more to mine to make it livable for overnight…

[@McTrailRider]

Potential is one thing, unlocking it is another 😜

[@wa67jr]

If you ever stop off at Ae forest again that'd be a grand video

[@McTrailRider]

Yeah, not been for a while.

[@Chris_Knopf]

That looks like so much fun! Thanks for taking us there. Are you not gonna wear your Dirtlej Suit anymore for winter/ muddy riding? The atrocious weather you mentioned and your inspiration finally got me to get myself one, too. Since you mentioned GoPro settings, it would be really great to get some tips from an actual pro on how you typically manage to capture the footage you do so well, particularly also when the lighting conditions are so tough in winter.

[@McTrailRider]

I actually use the dirt suit in the next video, excellent piece of equipment 👌 As for the GoPro, here are my settings GoPro Settings 5.3K superview 30fps High bitrate ISO 100-1600 Ev comp -0.5 Sharpness - medium Colour - natural Audio - stereo Wind mode - off (with wind covers)

[@gavgreen10]

And what do you for editing@@McTrailRider ?

[@Spicyham1]

Whinlatter always good in the wet; plenty bedrock for grip; giz a shout next time we'll do Ullock Pike/Skiddaw!

[@McTrailRider]

With all the offers I’ve had down in the lakes, I could probably organise a big group ride.

[@PeakTorque]

@@McTrailRider do it!

[@Lakedistrictrider]

Can't beat the Lakes mate :)

[@McTrailRider]

It’s not bad 👍

[@Lakedistrictrider]

@@McTrailRider whinlatter's not bad, the natural stuff is great. Best riding in England.

[@Ry_Rides]

Needed a bit more toast on that proper breakfast of yours!

[@McTrailRider]

I’m not too bothered about even having toast personally, controversial I know.

[@peterbeer4746]

Finally caught up on your videos , that looked like an enjoyable day on the bike great place to ride an ebike , any plans to modify the van a bit

[@McTrailRider]

Fairly big plans for the van, just need to wait for the funds first 😬

[@kevinw1129]

Whinlatter is ace Andrew!

[@McTrailRider]

It is

[@kevinw1129]

@@McTrailRider First of your videos where I’ve actually ridden the trail (well, the northern loop)!

[@gibbykirwan7788]

I guess sasanach trail centers are acceptable too when you've run out of options... Great use of an E-Bike

[@McTrailRider]

I guess so 😜

[@ToddNZMTB]

That _swish swish swish_ sound of waterproof pants ha ha ha 😂 I find mine delaminate [?] Around the crutch area, the rubbery stuff separates from the outer layer.

[@McTrailRider]

I know the struggles

[@Watsupwiya]

Head south "Bike Park Wales" Awsome,

[@McTrailRider]

Done it a few times, great place 👍

[@rickwindsor7278]

Whinlatter is gd to blow the cobwebs off. Have a go at the borrowdale bash. Going to be doing it again soon. Wasdale loop is gd but alot of the best rides are down south lakes. Some gd enduro trails in dent forest near cleator moor

[@McTrailRider]

Sounds like I’ve got a lot of exploring to do 👍

[@rickwindsor7278]

Grizedale forest has some real knarly enduro trails in but they are very hard to find. You would be welcome to join us one day 😀

[@mtbguides_Rich]

There's so much potential in Whinlatter, it should really be Englands version of Glentress. It's a shame forestry England don't seem to want to invest in it, I suspect as long as it's good enough to fill the car park there's no incentive to expand it.

[@McTrailRider]

True, although I’d argue that Glentress got that way for a very long time as well.

[@01FozzyS]

Congrats on the "new" van,Andrew! Conversion coming up?

[@McTrailRider]

That’s the plan 👍

[@gavgreen10]

Really enjoyed this video, strangely hypnotic. Great riding too - can I ask what tyres you are running? Audio was good too, what's your camera & sound set up, looking to improve my set up. Keep up the good work, you gained a subscriber 👍

[@McTrailRider]

Cheers Gav. Tyres are Assegai up front and Michelin enduro on the rear. Camera is adjustable action 3 with an external mic plugged in for this one.

[@gavgreen10]

Nice set up@@McTrailRider👍, which mic do you use out of interest?

[@McTrailRider]

@@gavgreen10 Rode Lavalier

[@gavgreen10]

Thanks@@McTrailRider, that's one I'm looking at. I can't see it on your Chesty when you do your intro and how do you manage the cable, does it not get in the way. Sorry for all the questions but thanks for your answers & help.

[@McTrailRider]

@@gavgreen10 I unclipped it for the talking to camera sections. Management wise, I coiled up the excess cable and Velcro strapped it together and then clipped the mic on the chesty.

[@everready_mtb]

Nice vid 🙂 Have you made a vid with your Gopro settings on at all? I have a (new to me) 10 but can't for the life of me make them look very good!

[@McTrailRider]

These are the GoPro settings that I use 5.3K superview 30fps High bitrate ISO 100-1600 Ev comp -0.5 Sharpness - medium Colour - natural Audio - stereo Wind mode - off (with wind covers)

[@everready_mtb]

@McTrail Rider Thanks very much, I'll give them a go! Keep up the good work and hopefully see you on the trails one day.. 👊🏼

[@1970gregf]

Gimmie a shout when you are heading back down marra, me and Jason will show you around

[@jasonswain657]

Yeah, definitely up for that, anytime 👍

[@McTrailRider]

100% guys, haven’t forgotten about you two 👍

[@brianbathgate4944]

Get yirsel to Danny Harts bike park mate. Too much for my skill set but you’d love it :-) I’m gonna hit Hellvelyn in the summer - looks the dugs baws

[@McTrailRider]

Been to Hamsterley a few times before, but never focused on Danny’s. Will get there again soon.

[@vman7765]

That’s my local trail centre

[@McTrailRider]

Nice place to call your local

[@cb6866]

Thanks Andrew...it looked like fun . Are all trails one directional ? I haven't done much real mountain biking , but , when I did , I thought it was insane to have trails go in both directions , yield to uphill riders .

[@piersbickerton-jones6231]

Trail centres are always one direction unless it specifically says (I can’t think of one but you never know!) Fools on ebikes can be a problem though.

[@McTrailRider]

I can’t think of any bi directional bike trails in the UK. Send to be more a thing in America?

[@bennysh]

Wonderful! Please be careful, we can make plans for 2023 and a small slippage in the wrong time can send us into a year long recovery. Don't ask me how I know :P

[@McTrailRider]

All too aware mate, I think I know how 😜

[@ashleyscarth8363]

Should rode helvellyn or borrowdale bash route it just down the road

[@markyzxr]

Yep, I loved the Borrowdale Bash, though an ebike might be a bit heavy for the carry bike bits and only did it in the summer..

[@ashleyscarth8363]

@@markyzxr you Don,t have carry your bike on borrowdale bash

[@McTrailRider]

As I said in the video, I’ll be back down to hit more later this year.

[@DizRidesMtb]

BELTA bro . Ya rode well new mobile home too EH lol

[@McTrailRider]

Cheers buddy

[@DizRidesMtb]

@@McTrailRider no worries. Look forward to nxt 1 👍

[@Watsupwiya]

They keep taking you to the top, again and again, you can do that or break ribs and necks, 40 odd ways down, smooth blasts to down right dangerous, it's a big game of "Send it"

[@McTrailRider]

I plan on going back and hitting a load of the off piste 👍

[@rog86]

Flying Andrew. What tyres and compound are you rocking here?

[@McTrailRider]

Maxxis Assegai up front with Michelin wild enduro on the back. Stickiest compounds for both I believe.

[@rog86]

@@McTrailRider cheers Andrew, im presuming race/tpugher casing for the rear at least? I have michelin wild on back but notnthe race version,. I def want to go stiffer side knobs next time.....👍

[@McTrailRider]

@@rog86 is not the race line on the rear, although I know it should be.

[@lukesolomon3010]

Get your self to hamsterly and gisburn the best to trail centres in the north and while your down here get out with guy Kesteven for some dales bashing

[@McTrailRider]

Done Hamsterley a few times and ridden with Guy in the Dales (video had to come down due to politics) but yet to hit Gisburn.

[@michaelbooth4508]

Hi Andrew, great video, quick question, is that jacket you’re wearing an endura mt500, if so how do you rate it? I’m thinking about buying one, be good to get someone else’s opinion, thanks in advance 👍👍

[@McTrailRider]

From what I’ve read and been told, it’s the one to go for. It’s been great so far for me, but there may be more affordable options out there.

[@michaelbooth4508]

@@McTrailRider thanks for the reply, much appreciated 👍

[@Thematty635]

The new fox gloves are neat, but this years sizing seems to have shrunk. Xl definitely are tighter than last years. Frustrating with fat hands like mine.

[@McTrailRider]

Totally agree with you, especially once your going and you’ve gotten a bit sweaty. Very warm though as a result.

[@BTC2179]

Van build on the way.

[@McTrailRider]

Yep, but not for another couple of months.

[@aggyboy1580]

Love Winlatter, was my first UK trail centre after 3 years of riding natural single-track in Cornwall when I first got back into MTB after a 20 year break. I think its incredibly well made trails and, as you said & found, can be ridden in any weather. 👍🏼😁🤟🏼

[@McTrailRider]

Definitely a good place to ride, it holds up well 👍

[@swankysnail]

How are your thoughts on the new GoPro? I still haven't made my mind up on the extra wide angles. Yours seem alright but those first videos Remi and Sam pilgrim put up were a bit🤢 It does make the the footage faster though 😂

[@McTrailRider]

The newest GoPro is excellent overall, but I too, do not like the new hyperview. This video was actually shot on the dji action 3 with an external mic plugged in.

[@swankysnail]

Looks like a nice compromise between wide but not nauseous 🤌

[@mystic4796]

I would suggest grizedale for another lakes ride but all the good trails are destroyed.

[@McTrailRider]

I had a look back in April, and the forest was in the process of getting cut down 😢

[@mystic4796]

@@McTrailRider it’s a shame, some of the best riding I’ve done around that area as well.

[@andymtb3212]

How long was the drive?

[@lingushorse6374]

9 days

[@McTrailRider]

About 5 hours from my house.

[@sholehan]

Whinlatter is my favourite (at least, accessible for a day ride for me in England) trail centre, as unlike many, you do still get a proper feeling of 'elevation' and that your still doing actual Mountain Biking. Looks like at kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaLLm6GMZtSLfck they've done a bunch of improvements since last time I was there too. Looking forward to seeing where you ride in the Lakes over 2023 as doing some proper big hill stuff is my aim this year. Scotland is too far for me to use your videos as guides, but the Lake District is definitely not!

[@McTrailRider]

A trail centre, with more of a mountain look/feel to it👌 Glad I rode it after the improvements.

[@LakesMTB1964]

My Local trail

[@McTrailRider]

Nice 👌

[@rjw1974]

Any closer to getting your Instagram back pal?

[@McTrailRider]

Nope, Instagram hasn’t even gotten back to me yet 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@our_chains_set_us_free]

Hi mate, bit off topic but I'm pretty sure your Instagram account has been hacked. You may already know but just wanted to give a heads up. 🤘🏼

[@McTrailRider]

Yeah, been hacked for about a month now 😔

[@our_chains_set_us_free]

@@McTrailRider ahh no way, can you get it back?

[@McTrailRider]

@@our_chains_set_us_free hope so

[@tryingouttrails]

Why?! It’s crap here. 😂

[@tryingouttrails]

Ahh watched it now. Yeah good point about trail centres. And you visited the Lake District, it’s basically scotland 2.0!

[@McTrailRider]

Scotland 2.0, I like it. They talk a bit funny though😜

[@tryingouttrails]

@@McTrailRider we do 🤣

[@andrewcollins867]

You are still hacked on Instagram mate insta seem to be doing Feckall about it !!!

[@carleaston2177]

Lazy

[@McTrailRider]

Not as lazy as your comment though

[@marctT4887]

Scot going to England just shouldn’t happen you can’t get much better than glentress black route

[@McTrailRider]

I’ve done Glentress so many times though. I’d also argue that Laggan black and Golspie are better options in my opinion.

[@niseach]

Plenty Scots like myself live in England. Whinlatter is a great Trail Centre. Get over yourself and give it a go.

[@jeliastam]

check out setmurthy nearby!! its was a pleasant surprise

[@McTrailRider]

Will do 👍

[@jeliastam]

@@McTrailRider its surprisingly gnarly, there are some vids online and its on trailforks