Riding well until it all went wrong! Dunkeld MTB Trails Featuring

Welcome to what have to be some of the most intimidating trails in the UK and Scotland. This year I am trying to find the best trails to ride in the UK and Scotland. In this episode McTrail Rider and I headed to Dunkeld MTB trails.
It was fantastic to hit some of the best trails in Scotland with McTrail rider. He is a very capable enduro rider and it was a real challenge to keep him in sight - a challenge I failed on many occasions! Remember, check out his channel if you would like to see his perspective of the day.
Dunkeld is home to some of the most famous trails in Scotland. Dunkeld is arguably one of the most respected mountain bike destinations in Scotland. The MTB scene in Dunkeld centres around 4 hills, all with a unique feel.
In this video I manage some confident riding followed by some personal confidence issues. The enduro MTB trails in this location definitely got the better of me. I plan to ride in Dunkeld again as I feel like I have unfinished business there!
If you are new to my videos then expect to see high quality riding vlogs shot in the same style as McTrail Rider, Paul the Punter and BKXC. I try to travel to the best MTB locations in Scotland finding you the best mountain biking trails.
The video was shot on a GoPro Hero 7 mounted on the chin of an Endura MT500 full-face helmet, using a Gnartec mount.
I am supported by Bird Cycleworks. The bike being ridden is a Bird Aeris AM9, 150mm 29er enduro bike www.bird.bike/aeris-am9/
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[@McTrailRider]

Really enjoyed your edit Jamie, love the way you edit and add music that really gives the video a feel to it. Also, you rode bloody well all day mate! 👍

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thanks so much Andrew. It's great to get out with you and so cool to get compliments from the person who inspired me to get into making these videos! Cannot wait to get out and hit trails with you again. Take care dude and speak soon 👍

[@jeff_in_a_box]

Dude! Thank you for sharing everything including the anxiety attack. For someone like me, it's refreshing to know competent riders like yourself don't just flow through every trail that puts the sh!ts up me. Going to ride this trail next week and see for myself!

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Ah nice bud! Thanks for getting in touch. Let me know how you get on. That trail has some really techy wee features. Let me know what you think 🤔

[@JC_on_a_bike]

Thank you for showing your moment of panic and talking frankly about it. As a complete MTB newbie, who is coming to it later in life than most, it is refreshing to know that even a very competent rider like yourself has to overcome those feelings too x

[@streetpigeonmtb]

No problem at all Jacqui! Anxiety is definitely a part of MTB. I'm still learning how to manage it. Good luck on your MTB journey 😁😁😁

[@JC_on_a_bike]

@@streetpigeonmtb Thank you 😃

[@MacRaceyMTB]

Somewhere I’ve never been, Dunkeld! I must say, panic attacks like that on the trails is something I’ve suffered from too! It’s very difficult to gauge whether it’s genuine fear or not! Thanks for sharing that man 👊🏻

[@streetpigeonmtb]

You'd love Dunkeld. A huge variety on offer and some tough, tough riding. There are so many good places to ride eh? Cheers Archie. Glad your own channel is going well 👍

[@Mugtree]

Wonderful video and so can relate to the panic attack. I get the same. My head will go and I will not be able to ride a fire road let alone anything else. So kudos 👍👍

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Hey man. It's brutal isn't it? Even though you know it's not rational it just takes over. I'm glad I'm not the only one as sometimes it feels like I am! Cheers bro 😁

[@Mugtree]

@@streetpigeonmtb so agree. You are definitely not the only one and thank you so much for sharing. I’ve had it on trails i ride all the time. One day fine. Next a total meltdown 🤷‍♂️

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Cheers bud 👍

[@craiggee2005]

Great video, appreciate you sharing it all. 👍

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Nae bother Craigee. Appreciate you taking time to comment bud 👍

[@wayneemslie8904]

I definitely wouldn't beat yourself up about not doing certain sections - happens all the time with me and I'll bet ye clear it next time. Plus its winter time and all those roots catch ye out especially on Atholl Hill Path (I think) which are well off-camber. Was the other trail there Scooby Doo or something? Absolutely love Pink Floyd though - what a laugh - and Dunkeld itself is awesome for its history and natural scenery. Scotland all of a sudden changes from the Lowlands to the Highlands. Good to see ye branching out already in 2022. Hopefully ye get out and about this year - not sure you've done Torridon for the channel but that'd be amazing to see.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Hey Wayne. You are spot on mate. It is a tricky hill for sure and, in fairness, I actually rode well most of the day. I'm afraid I can't remember the trail names. Andrew was leading and he knew where he was going. Might be worth asking on his YT channel or Insta. I've been to Torridon but never filmed there. I'm planning and adventure there in 2022 so watch this space 🙌🤞

[@whytescotsman]

I'm glad i'm not the only one that suffers from anxiety even though most of the time i can ride the sections when i just relax into it. The trails looked fun with a few pieces i know i wouldn't manage (for now). Great video.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

I think it happens to lots of us. It's annoying as I know I'm a capable enough rider. I'll try again though and that is the main thing! Hope you keep riding and getting over those anxious moments. It's all about the individual progress 👍

[@graememackenzie8795]

Love your openness about trail anxiety. Thank you. It’s real, and talking about it helps break Bro Culture down, which is good news for one of the worlds greatest sports

[@streetpigeonmtb]

No worries at all bud. I used to be really nervous about putting that topic within videos. I'm glad I've started doing it. No point in trying to pretend it doesn't happen. Thanks for taking time to comment mate. It's appreciated 😁

[@kevinwood8021]

Jamie many folk have anxiety and self doubt issues, I include myself in that. It takes real strength to ackowledge and speak about them.👊 Great riding from you both really enjoyed the edit👊

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thanks Kevin. I'm sure it's pretty common! Thanks again for the watch and all the comments 😁

[@julienimmo2165]

Really enjoyed this vid! Cheers for keeping it real!

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thanks Julie. Appreciate you taking time to comment! 😁😁😁

[@rossridesmtb7497]

Another great edit and great riding from you both! I love that you keep the vlog honest! Also loved the music and the intro!

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Cheers Ross. Really appreciate that mate 👍

[@seanfitzmaurice4226]

Don't sweat the fear, happens to us all and makes it sweeter when we finally overcome it 👍😊

[@streetpigeonmtb]

You are right. Cannot wait to get back and nail those sections 👍

[@davesmith2910]

Great riding. Enjoyed seeing the edit from your perspective as well. Nice one!

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thanks David! Appreciate you taking time to comment 😁

[@TheMTBPOV]

Nice one Jamie, another great edit. I’m similar with the anxiety, sometimes I can start off bad and just lose confidence for that day, mostly only if I’m on a solo ride I’ll look at stuff I’ve hit before and second guess myself, usually fine in groups. Your vids always get me pumped to ride, smashing it dude 👊

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thanks mate. It sounds like you can deal with it. I'm similar. When it happens I know I just need to move on and it'll be fine the next ride. I struggle to get it back on the day though. Cheers for all the comments mate. It's super kind of you 👍

[@tefer1982]

Great Video man, Glad you left the anxiety bit in, as a novice you get a feeling that people just seem to be able to ride anything so good to know that panic happens in good riders too. Brilliant link up with Andrew too.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thanks Chris. I've been riding for a while now and the fear is real. I'm sure even the top folks get the fear - just at a different level of challenge. Cheers for taking time to watch and comment 👍

[@DizRidesMtb]

Awesome dude n glad u decided carry on. Great ridin bruv. N sik trails dude. Hope u get it next visit dude 😍

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thanks bud. I'll get it at dome point!

[@michaelcurrie9000]

Awesome video dude! Thanks also for sharing your issues with anxiety, I totally get this too! I'm sure most people do. I've only been riding trails for a few months and had a couple of scary falls on Glencoe in December. It's difficult to shake the fear!

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Jees man! I do not blame you. I haven't brought myself to ride Glencoe yet. It is a really formidable place and I have nothing but respect for you for giving it a go. Thanks for taking time to comment mate.

[@ab_mtb]

Cracking vid, pink floyd is one of my favourite trails. Respect for keeping in the little freak out. Happens to myself more often than I would like + I find it very frustrating but I always try to use it to fuel my determination to clear the feature next time. Great riding & nice collab with you and Mctrail rider

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thanks mate. You are right. It happens to me a lot also and I can normally use it to progress the next time. It's a really good excuse to get back there!

[@andylanigan5267]

Some good riding there Jamie for sure and you are certainly not alone when it comes to trail anxiety.. it gets me more often than it should leaving me annoyed with myself also but when you know you know.. look forward to seeing your next visit to Dunkeld where you fly over that section without giving it a thought 🤙

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thanks Andy! It's so frustrating but I can live with it. I'm pretty good at getting there eventually so I will be back there! Hope you are good bud 👍

[@rhettetherington1351]

Brilliant video. Great to watch both yours and Mctrail riders version. Two great riders and two top video makers. Good of you to be so honest about your anxiety. I think we all suffer that sometimes. I certainly do and my fear kicks in at a lot lower level of skill than yours Brilliant work again 👍

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Cheers Rhett. Pleased you managed to see both vids. I think you are right about the anxiety. I guess we all have our moments! Hope you are all good mate 👍

[@trailchatter5739]

Great video! Looked very challenging, glad you kept the wobble in the video, happens to me too!

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thanks mate. So many people have said they are happy that I kept that in. Honesty is the best policy it seems! Easy to make edits look like you make no mistakes 😁

[@christogTV]

Great edit again Jamie. I've been riding Dunkeld for years and it's a gnarly spot, quite different from the tweed valley. Wouldn't beat yourself up about that tech section you walked. It's such a tricky section.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thanks Christo! That's really reassuring coming from yourself. It's highlighted to me the importance of varying my riding so that I deal with different environments better. I'm so pleased you enjoyed the edit also. I'm working really hard to try and make sure they are as high quality as they can be - given they are mostly POV videos. Hope you are well! Hopefully have you back on the channel in 2022 🤙

[@greencroft]

Another great video of another great riding spot. Re the anxiety, I actually see it as an instrinsic part of the sport for me and often keeps me safe. It protects me from getting over-confident and hurting myself. Yes, sometimes it plays with your head and stops you attempting what you know you can do but this head vs body contest is what I find a big part of the challenge of the sport. Plus the joy is big when your body wins out and shows your head you really can ride that section.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thanks mate. I think you've summed it up perfectly 👍

[@howardjones8629]

Funnily enough I did this trail about a year ago, had the same loss of belief at more or less the same point after a stall! One of the boys had a nasty off on the boulders nr the end and I was a tree magnet. Then pretty much fell on to the road at the end. One for "summer" i reckon 😂

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Glad to know I'm not the only one to have a moment! Hope your buddy was OK. Deffo for the summer I think 👌

[@darcyphillips70]

Superb, you two are the best… and you totally hold your own when out with Andrew 👊💥 MORE PLEASE 🙏

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thanks Darcy. You are really kind. I always have a blast riding with Andrew. He is defo faster than me but it is cool to try and keep up 💪

[@GANENDRAGIRI]

Woow,.. it's an amazing ride Mate,... The Rock Garden,.. I Love it 😁👍

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thank you. It is some place. Slippy, off-camber rock gardens are 🙈🙈🙈

[@ianbiggs9930]

So glad you left the anxiety bit in the video. Much more honest and relatable! I have exactly the same issues which get worse with age, next week I'm 62.. being local to Pitlochry and Dunkeld made the video hit home much more..!

[@streetpigeonmtb]

That's brilliant. I hope I manged to share the place in a positive way. It's a beautiful part of the country. 62 next week! I'm so glad you are still out there riding trails. Haply birthday when it comes Ian 👍🙌

[@chuckmorrismtb]

Great riding and trails, definitely want to ride some of this stuff, great work 👍

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Cheers mate. Glad you enjoyed the video. A place I need to get back to for sure!

[@chuckmorrismtb]

@@streetpigeonmtb we did Cademuir last year after watching a video of yours, there seemed to be a fair few trees down in parts when we went unfortunately. Also did Yair forest after watching, absolutely loved that place. Keep safe pal, happy trails👍

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thanks mate 👍

[@MTB_Trekker]

Again another great vid mate. Seems that you could ride every day for a month a still not scratch the surface of what Scotland has to offer trail wise. Seriously breathtaking scenery too. As for the anxiety, no shame there mate! Trails/features etc can easily get in our heads from time to time, plus the GoPro effect doesn't help show off how gnarly and steep some trails actually are. Easier said than done but you gotta put them to one side and say 'not today' and ride on! Gives you an excuse to go back as smash it though eh? Good riding pal. ✌🏻

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thanks mate. Yup, you've summed up a lot of my thoughts perfectly. An incredible country. No doubt there may well be a lifetime of trails in this place. And fear is defintely real, but something we can recover from. I'll defo be back there to nail that trail 🤙

[@NBMBC40]

Great riding the both of you, we all have those moments on trails no matter how long we've been mountain biking gets when your an old git like me.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Cheers Nathan. Appreciate that mate 👍

[@francomcsherrypostalteammt2196]

What an awesome vlog Jamie! They trails look absolutely amazing and somewhere weve still to check out hopefully get there soon. As always your honesty in videos shines through and part of why people love and respect your channel, people can relate to so much of the things you do and showcase. We all have our moments out there and leaving your anxiety, moments in let's other riders and people see hey its not just me its like that out there! Very honest and brave well done, plus some of your one liners are just priceless! " nearly took the language filter off!" 🤣 brilliant mate. Your a great rider and in the video right at the end on the steep chute when you didn't have time to stop or slow down and think about it you just rode it out which shows how good a rider you are! People will take stock and get confidence themselves from that. Looking forward to sorting out our well over due trip to Perth! Well done to you and @McTrail Rider , respect dudes!

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Cheers Franco. I love how you always bring the positive comments! I'm really looking forward to finally getting a Perth ride sorted. It'll be an awesome day I have no doubt. Hope you and the lads are all good and managing a fair bit of storm dodging on the bikes! I can't wait until these storms end 🙌

[@francomcsherrypostalteammt2196]

@@streetpigeonmtb your welcome mate. Yeah the postal team has been out! Tree and storm doging for sure. We 'll wait to the storms and stuff pass and sort something out . 👍

[@MTBSeb]

The DnB intros always make for an epic start to a video 😂

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Hell yeah! Love me a bit of d n b 🤙

[@stewartleese5052]

Awesome you showed the little panic attack. I’ve been there. Great videos.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thanks mate. I appreciate that. MTB is such a mental game isn't it?!

[@stewartleese5052]

@@streetpigeonmtb it is. I’m planning a MTB trip to Scotland for Sept. and I’m compiling spots to ride. Maybe this will be one of them?! 😬

[@streetpigeonmtb]

For sure. It has to be on the list, along with Tweed Valley and Aberfeldy 🤙

[@LOST_55]

Quality video pal some great riding and a cracking location and trails. Also thank you for keeping the anxiety moment in life isn't all roses

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thanks Daniel. Really appreciate that mate. Lots of people feeling like keeping the anxiety thing in was a good shout. I'm glad I did it. Have a good day mate.

[@LOST_55]

@@streetpigeonmtb you to bud and thank you for the content it's one of the best, genuinely look forward to your videos very few are as honest as yourself keep it

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Cheers bud. Comments like this make all the effort worth it 👍

[@alanmorton8459]

Love ur honesty by leaving in ur wee moment. Most of us will get that from time to time so it’s a very real part of riding. Loved those trails and another great vid!!!!!

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thanks Alan. You always bring the positivity mate. Cheers 😁😁😁

[@alanmorton8459]

Every moment or time something doesn’t go to plan I genuinely take it as a opportunity to learn, to try it again another way. Shame it took me 51 years to think that way, but better late than never.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Defo mate 🙌

[@juliaferguson7357]

Bike anxiety is so real, I wish we could pinpoint what causes it 😬 it was a fantastic video bud 👌

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thanks Julia. It's a tough one eh? I seem to get it in new places and/or when I'm tired. It's so frustrating! Doubly annoying as I was actually riding fairly well. Never mind, I'll be back. Thanks for the positivity mate 😁😁😁

[@LuluBejot]

Yes Mtb isn’t dead! I subscribed to you and I do ride as well 😃 You are good and nice video!

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thank you. MTB is very much alive 🤙

[@simonscott5212]

A very honest appraisal of some seriously tricky trails! Well played sir, another superb edit!

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thanks Simon. I really appreciate that. Scotland just delivers doesn't it. So many places to test your metal. Sometimes it gets a but much but there is always a next time. Cheers for commenting mate 😁

[@simonscott5212]

@@streetpigeonmtb now I'm watching your Kendal Mint Cake edit with Lynne... OMG! 😅😱😂

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Yeah. That trail has some really random stuff in it. Way beyond my pay grade 😆

[@gordonhenderson1287]

Jamie, everyone experiences the experience of declining to do a feature. I've even seen a vid where Lewis Buchanan pushes down of section of trail. Don't frett it's called self preservation 🤙great vid. Watched Andy's as well. Nice contrast.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thanks Gordon. You are right bud. I'm pleased you enjoyed both the vids. Looking forward to hitting the trails again after a quiet weekend for me. Did you get out?

[@gordonhenderson1287]

@@streetpigeonmtb nope, rear brake lever (XT) given up the ghost. Bike is only 10 months old! Non in stock so had to search interweb to find one, at my own cost. Dire service from Shimano. Spoke to Andy about his experiences and I'm now thinking of changing to hope, unless Shimano give me a refund. Out next weekend hopefully.

[@garioch_gravel_rider7376]

Cracking edit as always dude. You're not alone with the trail anxiety - I get it all the time and doubt myself on sections I know I can ride. You were riding better than you think i'm sure.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thanks mate. I looked back at the video and I was riding fine. I think it's tricky when you are out with faster people. I was seeing Andrew zoom off and beating myself up. In reality he is just very quick and I was riding well. It's frustrating but we always bounce back 💪

[@garioch_gravel_rider7376]

​@@streetpigeonmtb Absolutely pal. I get frustrated with myself the guys I ride with are much quicker than me. I just try to concentrate on myself and ride the best I can, and above all - enjoy it!

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Defo mate 👍

[@bestdayevermtb2]

Just found your channel and watched a few videos. Great stuff. Haven't ridden in mud for awhile as summer in NZ. Hoping to get back to riding in Scotland next year if our boarder ever opens up again. I even hit the subscribe button. 6000 not far away.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thanks mate! I was wondering if you'd venture back over here. Give me a shout if you make it. Would love to show you a few places to ride! Maybe you could do the same if I make it over your way! Love watching your vids mate. Theybare very relatable. Seems like your channel is flying at the moment 👍

[@bestdayevermtb2]

@@streetpigeonmtb that would be awesome. My wife hasn't seen her family since pre covid. We are pretty much trapped in NZ at the moment. Hoping next year will be the one.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

I hope so mate. I can't wait for covid to go away. Total nightmare 🤦‍♂️

[@arkayokay]

Congrats! I stayed to the end. Which I have done a few times with your vlogs and stored a few trails, thank you. Now, anxiety that is really brain braking (not breaking), too much going on and the brain shuts you down. No big deal shows your safety net is working. Gnarly is a type of root, not the smooth slippery but lumpy and bumpy we direct trails to gnarly to slow you down and protect trees (yep, seasoned trail builder) water is best, gnarly close second. I have to try and work out how long, how far and how worth it from your vlog. Great if you could add in the information, whist riding, of course.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Hi mate. Thanks so much for getting in touch. If you managed a full vlog that's amazing. I realise a lot of people just tune in for a few minutes but I always try and edit them so that they are watchable for a bit longer! My brain defo shut me down on the last few trails. I'd like to get back there and hit them fresh! Sorry I didn't manage to get the trail info. On some vlogs, where I know the place well, I break the vlog into chapters. That way folks can at least know the trail names and check out the data for the trail. I post all my rides on my Strava so that might help you. Thanks again for taking time to comment 👍

[@MTBScotland]

Nice 👌

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Cheers Ross 👍

[@marcusdavies257]

Watched Andrew’s video last week and you were flying, looking really good mate 🔥 . Respect for keeping the trail anxiety in 👍, I know the feeling, super annoying when it happens, particularly at trail features you’ve ridden before. I reckon sometimes your brain is still melted from a heavy week in work or a bad nights sleep and feels it can’t continue to process the incoming trail fast enough so just goes into standby mode for self preservation 🤔😂. Doesn’t make it any less annoying though. On the up side, nothing bad happened and lots of fun was still had 🤘😀

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thanks Marcus. The computing analogy is really good! It's funny you should say that as I was just speaking to someone and saying how the anxiety always seems to hit me when I'm generally tired or at the end of a day. It makes sense! Glad you enjoyed both the vids. It was a really top day. Hope you are having a good week. Riding isn't looking good for the next few days at least with these storms 😔

[@marcusdavies257]

@@streetpigeonmtb yeah, I reckon MTB is pretty intense on the old brain and it can only handle so much until it needs a reboot! In theory the storm will have passed Ireland by the weekend so we should be able to get out, just might be a little wet and muddy 😃. Hope you have a good weekend too and that the weather isn’t too bad for you.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Cheers mate 👍

[@DrFaroon]

Missed loads this one too! Hopefully the YT algorithm will put you back on our feeds bit more. Dunkeld is the business - if you really want to test your nerve, there’s always the DH Upper…..

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Hopefully 🤞🤞🤞 I've only done the DH lower 🙈

[@DrFaroon]

Twa Dugs is a great trail, with surprising features, particularly in the wet. Not done Rocky Balboa, but Yer Maw, Yer Maws Erse, and Bobby's Baws have their moments. Precious also a great trail - toughest trail on the Atholl side. You done the Mast? Rudder etc - totally different vibe over there.

[@DrFaroon]

@@streetpigeonmtb Best trail-forks review ever: " Like getting your teeth smashed out? Then this is the trail for you. Very rocky, bring your A-game and plenty of suspension travel. MUCH harder than the middle and lower DH sections."

[@streetpigeonmtb]

@@DrFaroon ha ha! That sounds crazy. I haven't been to the mast. It looks good although I always worry it'll be overgrown 🙈

[@fatdadrider5730]

Ended myself up there years ago, need to stop off & explore there again. Great cakes in the town

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Yeah. It's a lovely town. It'd be a nice place to stay over for a few days chilling and exploring 👍

[@streetpigeonmtb]

I just re-read that. I thought you said ended up there, not ended yourself! Was it a bad one?

[@fatdadrider5730]

@@streetpigeonmtb strung my ribs, did my ribs a few weeks before playing rugby 🏉. Apparently trees are stronger than rugby players 😂

[@flippy66]

8:02 always fun to go to the most overpriced burger van in the world 😂twice the price of any other one lol

[@streetpigeonmtb]

🤣 I don't remember it being really expensive but I was maybe just desperate for food!

[@Yarpen_Z]

Nice video 👍. Are you planing a trip to Aberfoyle in the near future?

[@streetpigeonmtb]

I need to get back there mate. Haven't got a date in mind yet but I'll defo be there in 2022 👍

[@gr1809]

Definitely Funkeld! Nice to see the fear left in there!!! I find my fear is getting worse the older I get…

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Yeah. Ain't that the truth. Knowing I have work and a family to return to defo makes me think twice about a lot of features!

[@gr1809]

@@streetpigeonmtb haha, yeah me too mate, no life insurance either.. it’s even worse when my youngest boy says he worries about me going biking, generally just as I’m about to set off… 😂

[@streetpigeonmtb]

He's planting the seed of doubt! 😁😁😁

[@TeddyZlegg]

I second this. Been riding for years and used to take on all the gnarly bits with no issues. Being north of 45 now I tend to take my time - healing is not as fast as it used to be and I'm just physically not where I once was... 😢

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Whatever you need to do to make sure you still get out and ride, that's all that matters bud 👌🤙

[@Trailsy]

Got a couple of Dunkeld edits coming - did some of those features for the first time and TOTALLY understand where you are coming from! 💩😂

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Cheers bud! Man, some of those wee features are sketch. They are so techy. I'll take my big-boy pants next time for sure! I'll look out for your edits bud 👍

[@stuartmclaren7285]

We all get it m8 don’t beat ur self up dunked is a great place so many trails of all kinds

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thanks Stuart. I was just frustrated dude, didn't want to hold Andrew's riding up. It's a blinding place. Need to get back there and chase those demons away!

[@stuartmclaren7285]

@@streetpigeonmtb yeah I came off at fort bill pop my shoulder out can’t wait to get back up and smash it ur a fantastic rider

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Cheers bud! I hope you get back there and smash the trail. It'll be so good to put the bad times behind you 👍

[@scottishcarver66]

Not ridden at dunkeld in around 10 years even then it was only the DH course which i could only describe as being like glencoe with added trees and roots literally the sketchiest course ive ridden it made the nevis range wc downhill seem easy in comparison 😃

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Ha ha! That sounds brutal my friend. Most of the trails we rode out felt pretty blown out. I don't know if that is through wear or by design, but either way they are pretty challenging. Looking forward to getting back there!

[@scottishcarver66]

@@streetpigeonmtb The DH course was pretty similar massive ruts in sections with alot of wheel swallowing holes just waiting for the unsuspecting rider to find... I can fully sympathise with getting the fear recently had my first kind of proper ride back after my lung had healed and it hit me real bad on careless whisper. Normally id fly down it without not to much thought but being off the bike for so long mixed with fear of crashing and breaking myself again only led to the fear kicking in and it coming true to an extent, decked it twice on two silly bits but after that i was done for the day mentally :/.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Aw man. That's a tough return. Hope you are getting out and the recovery is going OK. You'll get to where you want to be I'm sure. Good luck and positive vibes to you 👍

[@scottishcarver66]

@@streetpigeonmtb I'm all good just had a bad day thats all :) Recovery is going well just taking things easy looking forward to the longer days and drier trails :)

[@DavePier]

What is that final trail? I'd like to see how scared I get trying it

[@streetpigeonmtb]

I'm not sure. I've tried finding it for you. It could be 'Yer Maw'. Let me check Strava for you...

[@streetpigeonmtb]

OK. On Strava it is called Rocky Balboa 👍

[@G3LDY]

on pink floyd the botton you should of went left

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Cheers man. Yeah, I noticed that when I was doing the edit. Need to do it next time 👍

[@G3LDY]

its a very cheeky rock section, also did you do the trail on the other side of the hill its mega@@streetpigeonmtb

[@streetpigeonmtb]

@G3LDY don't think so buddy

[@G3LDY]

ill find the name of it @@streetpigeonmtb

[@streetpigeonmtb]

@G3LDY cheers pal