Fort William World Cup Track - A Realistic Run...

Oh man, to be top of the World on the Fort William Downhill Track. What a dream come true! I've watched so many edits on YT and the World Cup Race runs, and if I'm honest I thought it can't be that bad. HAHAHAHA.
Well it's not bad, it's absolutely awesome. It's more the fact this World Cup Track is far from simple. It's super techical in areas and steep in others which makes it hard to pick a good line choice when you're new. So it's more about just making it safely to the bottom for us meer mortals. My hat goes off to all those that can shred this with ease. In a way I wish I'd had more energy and more time here. I'm sure with a few more runs I'd nail certain sections and make the whole run so much smoother.
What an experience though. Waiting to drop into the trail from the famous start position. Knowing whos been there before me felt strange, but in a positive way of course. Doing this track with my mates making it all so much more enjoyable. Deciding not to attempt the river gap was a good move. I'd buggered my wrist 3-4 weeks prior to this and it was already causing me problems. So, I didn't want to bin it and end the Scottish adventure.
Well that's that. It's finally ticked off the list. Fort William World Track Complete. Now try it for yourself.
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[@TheFullKanani]

Looks like loads of fun for the average punter.

[@Santacruz-jim]

Absolutely loved that. Looks really hard and things look big even on Go Pro!! Have been watching Lewis Buchanan testing here the last few weeks. Crazy what those guys do and how fast they are!!

[@MikesMTBAdventures]

Agree. Makes you realise what level you're really at 😂😂

[@MrRobjones70]

I like watching a mtb video where I can appreciate how hard that looks but also made it look do-able, obviously I wouldn't do the gaps but the rest looks awesome, the gopro effect In full play. The fact you were dragging you rear brake give us an idea how steep some sections were. Great video 👍

[@MikesMTBAdventures]

Thanks bud. Trying to make content relatable, so thanks for such a nice comment

[@stevefox6753]

Now that looks difficult and I'm sure it's even more difficult than it looks on video

[@MTBScotland]

it isn't as bad as you think. Riding it for the first time and not know what comes up is scary but once you've tried the different bits you have a much better run.

[@Thepoeticmtbr_The_poetic_mtbr]

Very good video, its amazing what you can do when you just push yourself and have a good group of riders with you 👍

[@NarlyRider]

I love Fort William, I wish I could ride their. It looks so sick and so rutty!

[@IT-fr4wb]

there’s a few rocks then ! cheers from NZ for t share, looked awesome if you’re into that full body-shake thing haha

[@darrensmtb6825]

I think I’m gonna go back to bed after watching that I’m nackered lol

[@MikesMTBAdventures]

😂😂

[@marlonhayley5089]

Mike brilliant video you must have arms like an orangutan after that session

[@MikesMTBAdventures]

Thanks man 😂😂

[@kieranbarry8193]

Nice run! Its interesting to see how its changed in the last couple years. I just did it a few weeks ago and avoided exactly the same gaps you did :)

[@dpmtb2020]

Yay, been watching videos on this over past 3 months, really want to visit and I will! Great video Mike, and awesome run, so yellows👍👌💪😁

[@MikesMTBAdventures]

Thanks dude. You'll love it 👌👌👊

[@owca6666]

Arm and leg pump must be insane on this one...

[@darcyphillips70]

That looks savage dude, nice one 👊💥

[@sk8mutie]

Nice one Mike!! Wish I was able to join youse….sort of glad I can’t after watching that!!

[@MikesMTBAdventures]

Cheers pal. Tops arrive ok?

[@MTB_FPV]

Looking forward to this next year, 3 days booked 😀

[@lukavsoundseeker1642]

Epic mate! Nicely done. I had a crash on steep part of El capitan in Surrey Hills yesterday, so I don't think I'm ready for Word Cup track 😂

[@MikesMTBAdventures]

Ah mate. Healing vibes. Good trail to come off on though 👌👌

[@allanmackenzie4587]

Great video Mike, gutted I couldn't join you and the guys.

[@MikesMTBAdventures]

Always next time buddy. Thanks 👊🤞👌

[@MTBScotland]

When you ride it you get a right good sense of how fast the WC riders are.

[@MikesMTBAdventures]

Totally. Its unbelievable to be honest

[@mtbtrailshunt3401]

Awesome 🔥🔥🔥

[@Darren-Taylor]

Done it a month ago and the arm pump was madddd especially through pinball

[@dalem1140]

Oh yeh🤙

[@baxtermtb769]

I’m going in a week from now and I can’t wait

[@MikesMTBAdventures]

You'll love it bud

[@aeronphillips8576]

That looked brutal

[@MikesMTBAdventures]

Still recovering 😂😂😂

[@Giovanni-wn8nn]

💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@N22CHT]

That’s a mega bone shaker 😳👍🏻

[@GeorgeMtbTV]

Did it for the first time ever today and hit the river gap scary but feels like such a accomplishment

[@Samuel_Conchie]

Do you think I would be able to do this I’m going in a couple of weeks I’ll say I’m above average

[@MikesMTBAdventures]

Yes, just go easy

[@rbhawcroft]

how do you avoid getting rim dents and flats from the rim and tyre being compressed and puncturing?

[@MikesMTBAdventures]

Just improve over time and try not to hit sections too hard. Not easy but doable

[@rbhawcroft]

@@MikesMTBAdventures so you go through a lot of parts then?

[@ryanbleakley6650]

A done top chief on carrera hellcat on got front sus but can't do this on a commercial crash

[@MikesMTBAdventures]

Oh dear 🤣🤣

[@darrensmith9182]

Looks like your suspension needs dialing

[@davygarrett]

Good fun though isn't it....😎😎

[@MikesMTBAdventures]

Oh god yeah 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@davygarrett]

@@MikesMTBAdventures I was there on Tues/Wed this week... My lads first time...he said with an ear to ear grin that the track was " brutal", he can't wait to get back...

[@sailingev]

And then I watched this. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYrcYpKgacuhbKs Hooooooleeeee shiiiiit!

[@lewisnapier5938]

Your line choices are appalling mate

[@MikesMTBAdventures]

Sorry pal. Not all experts like you. Cheers for the shit input. Second time ever and you're on about poor lines. 🤣🤣

[@lewisnapier5938]

@@MikesMTBAdventures my second time there I went down looked at each section and chose good lines maybe try that

[@MikesMTBAdventures]

@@lewisnapier5938 just don't comment mate. We enjoyed it, that's the main thing. No time to section anything.