Love riding in the Scottish Borders? Check out my Glentress vid at kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoGoXoeCrJiVi80
@mickliddane42993 жыл бұрын
I’m new to trail riding so a beginner and from the northeast where’s good to go
@MeantforDescent3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mick. In the North East the most popular spots are probably Hamsterley, Chopwell Wood, Kielder and Thrunton Wood. If you're prepared to put some more miles in, Newcastleton's great, fun but Glentress is so much better. The Golfie and Innerleithen in the Tweed Valley are also great. You could hit Dalby Forest in North Yorkshire, and probably should at least once, but I've always found it lacks excitement. I'm sure there are probably lots of great off piste trails, but I haven't explored them. Another alternative is to head over to the Lakes and ride Whinlatter. If you'd like to, you can find videos of Glentress, Hamsterley, Chopwell and Whinlatter elsewhere on my channel. There's also a bikepacking vid from Kielder, but that's less trail and more adventure.
@u7004954 жыл бұрын
Lovely edit mate. Nice music. Commentary. Bang on. Subbed!
@MeantforDescent4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Kenny. Much appreciated.
@dylanking3723 жыл бұрын
Great to watch. Have written off Newcastlton so many times as having always thought it was dull, but after watching this am going back to have a look. It's on the doorstep too! Thanks
@MeantforDescent3 жыл бұрын
Have you made it yet, Dylan? I'm hoping to head back shortly to check out the newest section of Hidden Valley.
@JMJC14 жыл бұрын
Your editing, voice over and music choice are excellent, subbed.
@MeantforDescent4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Really nice of you to say so. Much appreciated.
@MtBArN5 жыл бұрын
Not been there in a few years, will need to head back doon for a sesh. Cheers for the vid!
@MeantforDescent5 жыл бұрын
No problem. I really enjoyed it. Hope you do too.
@MegaMissfitz2 жыл бұрын
Just been mountain biking tonight with a hoody on just to be on the safe side! Not the best decision ive ever made in my life! Sweet dreams 😤😤😤
@CallumTech4 жыл бұрын
amazing! I might be going tomorrow to try out my new bike. you just gained a new subscriber!! keep up the good work well done!
@MeantforDescent4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Callum. I love Newcastleton; it's a a great place to ride. I hope you have a blast. Hidden Valley is amazing. Definitely worth the trip and definitely worth a push back to the top.
@EMTBRyan3 жыл бұрын
Looks an awesome ride out!!
@MeantforDescent3 жыл бұрын
Agreed. We need to go back and ride Hidden Valley again. Well worth the drive out there.
@simondewhurst31372 жыл бұрын
Love your videos and your commentary is always funny and informative. Awesome!
@tritonsyc4 жыл бұрын
Inspired, must visit when we are allowed out again
@MeantforDescent4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Graeme. There are some great trails up there. Starting in the village makes it feel like a bigger day out, too.
@garyalexander32815 жыл бұрын
Excellent trail video, like the editing which goes well with your narration, look forward to seeing more 🚵♀️
@MeantforDescent5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Gary. It's really nice of you to say so. More in the pipeline, including a couple of "how to" vids.
@mikefandango33434 жыл бұрын
Get in m8 eight yrs since I’ve been. After this I’m heading over!
@MeantforDescent4 жыл бұрын
I hope you enjoy it as much as we did, Mike. Hidden Valley and Swarf Hill are super fun.
@Twedymoto3 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks for sharing! Newcastleton is my hometown and it's been a while since I've ridden there. IMO, the Swarf and Hidden Valley used to more fun with rocks, drops and tables but that does look smooth and fast! Will have to get up and try it for myself!! :D
@MeantforDescent3 жыл бұрын
No problem. Thanks for watching. I was up there very recently and Hidden Valley has now been extended by a few hundred metres. It's not technical, but it's a lot of fun to ride. So much so we made a couple of runs from top to bottom.
@SorinVBogdan3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video pal
@MeantforDescent3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it.
@TonysComfortKitchen3 жыл бұрын
Hidden Valley now has an extension added. Not very long but excellent to ride. Unfortunately the next section (the bog?) was closed due to forest work, and there was a detour but still enjoyable
@MeantforDescent3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tony. Going to try and get up there soon to take a look.
@jimbobjamber92763 жыл бұрын
New to the channel- great presentation style. Trails look great as well, my type of riding!
@MeantforDescent3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, David. I'd recommend Newcastleton if you've not been. It's no BikePark Wales, but it's a lot of fun. More so in the summer. ;)
@tomreynolds81985 жыл бұрын
Great video.
@MeantforDescent5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Tom. Much appreciated.
@craigmaddison82545 жыл бұрын
Good video mate, have'nt been to Newcastleton for more than 10 years, looks canny up there noo.
@MeantforDescent5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Craig. Before this visit it'd been ten years or more since I rode there last. There definitely wasn't a skills area at the time and the north shore was still around. It's a much longer trail now, and I have to say that I really enjoyed it. I'll certainly be back.
@beemtb69965 жыл бұрын
Great vid, like the narration and great looking trail 🤙
@MeantforDescent5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve. It is a great trail. I really enjoyed riding it and I think another visit could be on the cards in the not too distant future.
@ElizabethFarley445 жыл бұрын
Really helpful, thanks. Please keep publishing :)
@MeantforDescent5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Elizabeth. I'm working on some video from Hamsterley Forest in Durham at the moment. Hopefully, that should be published before Monday.
@robomcfc4 жыл бұрын
That buzzard has had my helmet a few times scares the life out of you. There is talk of revamping another route soon so keep your eyes peeled. Also There is bike hire from rock uk - whithaugh park.
@MeantforDescent4 жыл бұрын
I've heard similar rumours. I can feel another video coming on. ;)
@col723 жыл бұрын
Looks mint ,new subscriber 👍
@MeantforDescent3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Much appreciated. It was a great day out. I can't wait to do it again.
@col723 жыл бұрын
@@MeantforDescent I'm new to all this and I live near guisborough so going to go there when lockdown ends fella,been watching loads of vids on KZbin for tips lol.
@MeantforDescent3 жыл бұрын
It's on my list, but I've not been yet. You'll have to let me know how it goes.
@col723 жыл бұрын
@@MeantforDescent ok bud.
@jonnoedge1674 жыл бұрын
Great channel... Going Newcastleton today. Will you be doing more of the 7 Stanes? I'm looking to do them all over the next couple of months
@MeantforDescent4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jonno. Yeah, I've ridden most of them, and I did head up to Ae a little while ago to get some footage, but that didn't end well. You can see why in this video... kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnyrmax8dsegqLM I definitely intend to visit them again, but it might take a little while. I hope you enjoy Newcastleton, those new section are great fun.
@dickheadcentral69743 жыл бұрын
Hi love the channel, looking for somewhere new to ride. Been hitting hamsterley alot love the place but want somewhere new to try. What do you recommend within the Midlands or North to Scotland etc thanks
@MeantforDescent3 жыл бұрын
Hey. Thanks. I'm pretty sure everyone's been to Glentress, but that has to be one of my favourite places to ride. The Tweed Valley is bursting with trails, so even if you have there's guaranteed to be something nearby that you haven't ridden. In the North East, I'd suggest Chopwell, it's always great fun but needs a good time investment to find all of the trails, or Thrunton; there are some good trails up there, too.
@dickheadcentral69743 жыл бұрын
@@MeantforDescent appreciate the reply, everyone seems to point to this glentress, think I need to take a trip next weekend 😁. Thanks alot
@MeantforDescent3 жыл бұрын
No problem. I'm usually a little quicker than that, though. You won't be disappointed with Glentress. The red trail is excellent, and it takes in the Freeride Park part way around, too. I've got a video of it here... kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoGoXoeCrJiVi80
@dickheadcentral69743 жыл бұрын
What gets your voted newcastlon or glentress.. Need to make my mind up by the morning 😬
@MeantforDescent3 жыл бұрын
I'd be heading to Glentress. It's an absolute blast and you won't be disappointed.
@dickheadcentral69743 жыл бұрын
@@MeantforDescent glentress it is thank you, love the videos 👌
@MeantforDescent3 жыл бұрын
Cheers. Hope you enjoy it. The red trail's great fun.
@lauragould71454 жыл бұрын
What happened with the buzzard?!
@MeantforDescent4 жыл бұрын
Gambling addiction, apparently. Couldn't keep up the payments on the nest and the bank repossessed.
@lauragould71454 жыл бұрын
Meant for Descent 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 but seriously?! How do you know when there’s an angry buzzard that needs to be avoided?! Hmmm...I think I’ve just answered my own question! 🦅😱🚵🏼♀️💨
@MeantforDescent4 жыл бұрын
It's a Forestry Scotland site, and they put signs up and close parts of the route when there are aggressive nesting birds about. Worth a visit, even with the detour.
@mikeep6665 жыл бұрын
I'd go flat conrners over berms.
@MeantforDescent5 жыл бұрын
Ooooh, that sounds like a can of worms being opened there, Mike. I'm prepared to conceed that they both have their place. ;) Cheers, Chris.
@gr18094 жыл бұрын
Wtf, an angry buzzard... Is that a code for something because I've lived in the country side all my life and never heard of an angry buzzard Tracks look really impressive compared to years ago... I need a new bike
@MeantforDescent4 жыл бұрын
I know. Sounds mad, but it's true. It was nesting and attacking people who got too close. Spoke to one guy who'd had more than one run in with it. He said it was dive bombing him, hitting his helmet. The trails are a blast though.
@gr18094 жыл бұрын
@@MeantforDescentNest must be fairly close to track and felt threatened. Use to go to Newcastleton 3-4 times a month (just live 40 mins away). Was always a favourite but then dam kids came and took all my time and money 😂😂. However, their old enough now so new bike here I come Maybe see you up there one day, dodging buzzerds. 👍
@MeantforDescent4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I love Newcastleton. Even more fun on a new bike. ;)
@simoncumming1525 жыл бұрын
Has the route been downgraded to blue? There's nothing red / tech about this trail at all. Definitely been dumbed down for the worse.
@MeantforDescent5 жыл бұрын
Not as far as I know. When I was there it was still graded as red. There are obviously fewer technical features on the new sections, but there's a lot more trail there than I've managed to cram into 12 minutes.