MTB Lake District @ Skiddaw & Ullock Pike ❤ INCREDIBLE SINGLETRACK.

[@BOTG_Adventures]

Ah sorry all I was told bikes were allowed on Ullock Pike seems I got told wrong information, as you know I don't condone footpath riding tha ks for letting me know I won't be putting that in any future guides. Appreciated.

[@pobthecat]

Thanks for the video. As others say below, "been there done that", (as far as the ribs go,- on a ride)... I hope that by the time you read this all will be healed up or, at least that all heals well soon!

[@BOTG_Adventures]

Thanks Mate, i think most rider have done ribs and collar bones, told rear ribs is terrible. Dam mobile phone that did it!

[@oijhohfvjx]

the one thing I really like about your vids buddy is you keep it real and wear your heart on your sleeve. I have done a couple of rides I have found off KZbin and they do tend to hide the uphill's and having seen other vids of Skiddaw none have shown the walkie down hill bits. wishing you a speedy recovery I know ribs are painful and you will be back on the bike before you know it

[@BOTG_Adventures]

Thanks for that I try too show it all. Sometimes the uphills stink or there are pars some riders will find difficult. Tha ks for the support.

[@adamwharmby4864]

I know your pain I broke 2 ribs n fractured a 3rd mid ride a rock bounced up when I was doing a downhill smashed me in the ribs. The adrenaline rush got me down it before I really felt how bad it was. Wish you a speedy recovery so you can get back out on the trails.

[@BOTG_Adventures]

Thanks Adam only my 2nd off off in a few years. Bloody mobile phone did it. I'll be back thanknyou.

[@syms85]

Respect getting back on the bike mate. That was epic doing it solo too.

[@andrewnixon2760]

Get well soon Andy, hope you get better soon. Love the channel and your down to earth approach. 👍👍

[@BOTG_Adventures]

Tha ks Andrew much appreciated thanks for the support.

[@ElectricCrotchRocket]

Total respect to you Andy doing these solo rides, scary but honest that you kept everything in the edit with regards to the crash! I can only sympathize with the cracked ribs! It’s no laughing, coughing, farting or pretty much anything involving moving matter! Rest up 💪

[@BOTG_Adventures]

You know it brother.. Seems to be getting worse.. Don't me laugh lol... Aarrrrrrrrrr

[@ElectricCrotchRocket]

@@BOTG_Adventures you’ll be a master of propping yourself into a nice position in bed! Remember it’s gets worse before it gets better 👍

[@max-eb9vi]

That was a mint vid. That moment after the crash should win some sort of film award tho, just the noise of the wind and your breathing really captured what it was like to be alone in a s**t situation in the middle of nowhere

[@BOTG_Adventures]

I won't be doing it again. Lol I was messed up for nearly 2 months.

[@markryan5641]

Love your videos - keep it up and hope your ribs heal soon.

[@BOTG_Adventures]

Tha ks Mark. Won't be too long. And thanks for your support.

[@waheedhassan1643]

get well soon Andy. Im so sorry to hear of your pain

[@BOTG_Adventures]

Thanks mate I'll be back we all come off sometimes part of the sport. Ty

[@beckywareing3956]

Very accurate description of the ride, plenty to catch you out, YT videos never do it justice.

[@BOTG_Adventures]

Are you riding it Beks.?

[@beckywareing3956]

@botguk yes we did it on Monday, fantastic ride, on my Orange 🍊 😁

[@BOTG_Adventures]

@@beckywareing3956 no injuries then.. ;). Nice 1. Ullock was great but tiring.

[@markb868]

How does this route reconcile with your views on riding on footpaths?

[@BOTG_Adventures]

I didn't ride on foot paths I rode up the Bridleway and down the mountain side not the footpath of skidda.

[@markb868]

@@BOTG_Adventures by my reckoning you were riding down long side edge and across ullock pike? Pretty sure there are no bridleways there. The only bike 'legal' route up skiddaw is the out and back that starts near applethwaite. Happy to see an OS map that proves it was all good!

[@BOTG_Adventures]

Ah sorry lads I was told bikes were allowed on Ullock Pike seems I got told wrong information, as you know I don't condone footpath riding tha ks for letting me know I won't be putting that in any future guides. Appreciated.

[@madmountainman5197]

The whole footpath thing is a sketchy topic and usually inflammatory. Legally - and the last I heard though happy to be corrected if it's changed - there's no actual law against riding on a public footpath in the countryside. The only written law is that you're not allowed to cycle on the pavement, which applies in towns and cities, but does not cover the countryside, so remains a very grey area. That said, in high volume foot traffic areas such as the National Parks, it's best to avoid the issue. I do ride the occasional FP to make a cross country circuit on my local trails, but I give way and am friendly and polite to all the walkers, which works 99% of the time for most folks, excepting some members of the walking nazi's that want sole access to themselves on the whole of the public access network we have in this country. It's their meddling interference that's led to most BOAT's RUPP's and Byways in this country being downgraded to Restricted Byways, which has led to many of those very trails becoming overgrown and unusable as they don't get used by walkers due to a lack of footpath network linking them up. Rant over.🤔🤐😁

[@neilhaighton2098]

@@BOTG_Adventures maybe take the video down then? Not cool to be so visibly encouraging others to ride this trail in a sensitive area.

[@TeddyChap]

Fair play getting back on the bike, that was a big off.

[@BOTG_Adventures]

Thanks Mate, didn't feel it was serious enough for mountain rescue.

[@djc226]

Lucy Lucy ! You did really well to carry on filming!!!

[@BOTG_Adventures]

Forgot camera was on at first.

[@MarkSawtell]

Amazing andy 👏

[@BOTG_Adventures]

I'll wait for you to ride it would be amazing with a drone.

[@MarkSawtell]

@@BOTG_Adventures yeah be up for that . When we did it previously it was raining so gutted didn't get much drone

[@scotty-sb1403]

New to the channel and now subbed..rest up mate

[@BOTG_Adventures]

Thank you and welcome Scotty..

[@SuperMelon05]

Those views! That section at 11 mins ish 😱 you should be chuffed with yourself! That off 😓! Pleased you are healing - a birthday to remember!!!

[@BOTG_Adventures]

Indeed thank you. Yes the views were amazing. Earth is flat;)

[@kevintraynor4508]

I was really worried when you did not get up straight away. Hope you are alright

[@BOTG_Adventures]

Yes broken ribs. All good now. And ty.

[@MrTaxidriver50005]

Watching this vid all I could think was in my best Morgan freeman voice.... At this point Andy knew he'd fucked up 😝

[@BOTG_Adventures]

Ha ha indeed.. Nice 1 ;)

[@SingletrackScene]

Look after yourself Andy. I'll ride back up with you, and we'll tackle together! -When you're better.

[@BOTG_Adventures]

Thanks ad, fat bike?

[@SingletrackScene]

@@BOTG_Adventures doubtful, as soon as its serviced, I'll be selling it. Maybe the Cotic.

[@leebridgwater]

Great viewing

[@BOTG_Adventures]

Thanks Lee, appreciate the support.

[@Coolcmsc]

Thanks for sharing! As commented in your short version, been there done that (well 5 ribs and the clavicle). Was in a group which was a blessing on a big adventure. Self rescue, which I’ve done twice with single bust ribs, is traumatic. You had all you could with you and sometimes lots of us, including me, ride solo. I’m interested in your views on the following device for adventures away from easy rescue and without phone signal (or bust/wet phone). A mate of mine carries a simple little satellite emergency beacon which knows your location that works anywhere except in a dense Forrest - about £100. It has one function, a button to set it off in an emergency. It’s sends an automatic 999 via satellite to an international control centre which works out what’s best for you on the basis of your location alone. No other message is sent, nor can it be sent and you can’t change your mind once the button is pressed. In your case, the Mountain Rescue would have come. I’ve just done a bit of research and Garmin has a small satellite device that tracks your location continuously and can integrate with an app on your phone which has the same emergency function of that other device. But you can also send a short pre-programmed text to a phone number of your choice. It sends the message by satellite and so works when there is zero cell signal. It automatically sends your location (which can see on your phone app too). It’s advantage is that you can say briefly what the problem is in a short text and add, perhaps, that you may move to a place of safety from where a second text could be sent to your choice of recipient, all without cell signal. It starts at just under £300 and needs an annual contract. Let us know what you think about these two devices (easy enough to find them on Google). Lastly, a fantastic video again. The new standard is being maintained despite all the trauma 😊

[@BOTG_Adventures]

Certainly sounds interesting, how much does it cost? once its pressed no cancellation? wondered what would happen if its auto activated if you come off.

[@BOTG_Adventures]

22.08 broken ribs.

[@kevintraynor4508]

Best to ride with a group then of sombody gets injured your not on you own. I broke my collar bone when I came of mine. But breaking a rib must be even more painfull

[@BOTG_Adventures]

4 ribs lol..

[@seakayak4425]

That was a big off mate,hope your on the road to recovery

[@BOTG_Adventures]

Thanks Seak. It was my mobile phone I landed on that did it! 😟

[@seakayak4425]

@@BOTG_Adventures ouch! look like an excellent bit of country though

[@martinmitchell8408]

No your level mate

[@BOTG_Adventures]

No idea what that means. Iv been riding for 20+ years.

[@scotty-sb1403]

Is the trail going down to ullock pike easy to find from the trig point? Or is it hard to find? Thanks

[@BOTG_Adventures]

It's esay just keep going straight. Be aware it's officially a footpath.. When I rode it I saw 1 person walking it. But several mtb riders.

[@scotty-sb1403]

@@BOTG_Adventures brilliant thanks..so I won’t be able to miss it then?

[@DizRidesMtb]

Holy fudge bro thats some steep techy stuff. Id prob crash few Times LOL. Was goin gd till the off. Hope u recover asap. N hows our Olive 😂😂.

[@BOTG_Adventures]

Thanks mate. I've oiliva is fine ;)

[@DizRidesMtb]

@@BOTG_Adventures Oh so we finally Named her 😂. Hope the ribs are OK u Silly Sausage 😂 😂 😂

[@DizRidesMtb]

@@BOTG_Adventures Olivia??

[@BOTG_Adventures]

@@DizRidesMtb Orangina, Olive, Otter, Osama, lol not named the bike yet.

[@stevehoward985]

Hi Andy, this is a birthday you'll never forget in a hurry. Another great video, the view on your way down on the ridge with the hillside sloping down on both sides of you and the lakes in the distance below. What an experience. Keep up with the tablets .

[@BOTG_Adventures]

Ty yes will ride it again. How did you find the video?

[@stevehoward985]

This video is possible one of your best, so far 👍👏

[@BOTG_Adventures]

@@stevehoward985 haha thanks Steve I meant it was set to private on KZbin I meant how did you find it..:P

[@markbuttery2790]

In a year time on your birthday , go back and conquer the beast.

[@BOTG_Adventures]

I will want yo ride it again with Patreons.

[@craigmoran5238]

This is why I always wear body armour, so easily done and very painful!

[@BOTG_Adventures]

Yes. It protected me very well was just the bloody phone that did it..

[@Toypoodledayz]

Will this be in your guide book?

[@BOTG_Adventures]

Guide book? Lol I wasn't aware Ullock Pike was footpath told it was Bridleway.. ;(

[@ashleyscarth8363]

should have gone up to skiddaw little man the footpath down ullock pike keeps on your toes

[@BOTG_Adventures]

I rode up littleman then up around skiddaw