Sgor Gaoith MTB | And a descent you need to ride!

[@allyb5779]

Great footage, one of the things I love about your videos is the creative use of 'clean' expletives...oh ya beast. My kids like watching your videos and I can relax knowing the language will be appropriate for wee ears 😁

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Cheers man! I appreciate the feedback. I work as Depute Head Teacher in a primary school so I've made sure the vids are family friendly. On some of the gnarly trails that can be difficult!!! Thanks for taking time to comment. I'd forgotten about this adventure. It was such a good ride!

[@itstheterranaut]

Holy Banjango! Great riding from you both. 16:40 is the money shot!

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thank you. Such a cool ride!

[@nickstorey8204]

Cracking vid mate. 👍🤟 . Holy banjango , the new phrase for 2021.🤣

[@streetpigeonmtb]

🤣🤣🤣 #holybanjango - it'll be trending later 🤣

[@andigordon1024]

Loved that. What an epic looking day out. But I feel the socks on for swimming requires an explanation 🤣

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Ha ha. I actually have no idea why the socks stayed on 🤣 The knee pads was for a wash but the socks 🤷‍♂️ I think I was tired and not thinking straight after a big day out!

[@ryan7587]

Holy Banjango is excellent 🤣🤣 Great video 👍

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thanks mate. That descent was pure Banjango 🤣

[@garioch_gravel_rider7376]

Holy Bajango what a vid!! Great way to finish with a cold bath too... definitely one for my list 👍

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Mate, it was pretty much the perfect day out. You can't beat a dunk to finish the day 😁

[@bigstoozeradventures]

This one leaves me speechless. The absolutely stunning shots from the top really are breath taking. Not to mention the skillful riding on those VERY steep loose sections. Out of this world!

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thanks man. I was genuinely feeling a bit emotional at the top! Sometimes a location just silences you. Such a sense of depth up there. Thanks as always for the positive comments 😁

[@bigstoozeradventures]

@@streetpigeonmtb Being an 'old codger' I'm gonna take my E-bike up there (on a nice day) but won't be doing the loop that go's down the mental descent. Fantastic to watch though. Cheers. Stoozer

[@MTB_Trekker]

Simply breathtaking mate, looks a great place that...and a great way to cool off too!

[@streetpigeonmtb]

I'd totally forgotten about that! Man that was some adventure. That river swim was the perfect end to a magical day. What a descent that was 🤙

[@MTB_Trekker]

@@streetpigeonmtb that descent looks epic and it'll be 100٪ worth the pain of the climb.. every time!

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Defo. I think there is another descent off the top that is also very good. I need to get back up there in the spring or summer 🤙

[@MTB_Trekker]

@@streetpigeonmtb nice mate, bit of a trek for me tbh. My mate is trying to sort out a camping weekend away to go riding somewhere.... May have to try and influence him 🤣🤣

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Ha ha. Do it!

[@jamessaddler1]

Looks amazing. Nice to meet you in the park! Taller than I imagined! 😄

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Ha ha! Thanks mate. Good to meet you to James. No doubt I'll bump into you on the trails at some point. The lankiness is real. I think GoPro flattens people as well as trails 🤣

[@wayneemslie8904]

Another excellent video, great to see another mountain ride. Really enjoyed the drone footage. Did a different ascent/descent but second all the comments on Sgor Gaoith - a truly magical place to go biking. Glen Feshie/Feshiebridge are also stunning.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thanks mate. I'm trying to get as many mountains done whilst the summer is here. It's great fun despite being a little time consuming. Love it 😁

[@robhume5461]

Holy Banjango that was a cracking vid, that loops been on my radar for a while, looks amazing.. The music was good too !!

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Ha ha. Thanks Rob. Glad you enjoyed it, including the music 😉 Holy Banjango indeed! 🤣

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Fantastic!! Loved the creative shots in the intro getting some of the scenery and businesses in 👌 Looks a super descent. One I've been keen on for years. You've motivated us for another mountain day!! Really enjoyed it!

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Whoop whoop! Thanks Laura. Always means a bunch coming from another creator. We need to get out soon!

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

@@streetpigeonmtb 😁 definitely! Will give you a message let’s get something sorted 👌

[@streetpigeonmtb]

🙌😁🙌

[@rossridesmtb7497]

Another fantastic video, loving the mix of trails and epic mountain adventures. Adventures is what its all about!

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thanks mate. I feel like I'm getting a good variety for sure. Not sure if I'll be able to maintain one edit per week all year though... I'm busted! 🤣

[@Scottishebikeadventures]

Great video mate. The scenery in the Cairngorms is awesome. Think I'll take my ebike up that one. ATB Martin.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thanks Martin. I don't know the Cairngorms well but I am quickly learning to love them. I'd consider an ebike as well however don't fancy shouldering one on the climbs we did - potentially there is a more pedal friendly route though 👍

[@Scottishebikeadventures]

@@streetpigeonmtb yeah I'm sure Andrew took his up on one of his previous vids..... I'll check back. You took the savage route lol

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Ha ha. I blame my guide and friend, Allan!

[@boneheadmck]

Great video…will def try it when the snow clears. I grew up in Scotland but moved away in 1984. Laughed out loud when on one of the downhill sections you called out ‘Jings!” Haven’t heard that word for ages! Loved it.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Ah brilliant. Out of interest, where did you move to?

[@boneheadmck]

@@streetpigeonmtb London then Hong Kong and US, now retired in Sussex. Usually spend a couple of weeks every year (May and September) riding in Scotland and follow people like you and McTrailrider to research routes. Really useful.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

@boneheadmck ah nice one 👍

[@PentlandYeti]

Love the big mountain stuff mate 🙌🏼 Superb drone footage too 👌🏼

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thanks mate. I was so pleased Allan bought a wee drone along. It certainly added to the footage. Loving the mountains at the moment. Hope you are still enjoying the Bird!

[@jamesherd9132]

best video yet

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thanks James! I was really pleased with this edit. I've been enjoying the challenge of the mountains, not just the riding but also trying to condense a long day into an edit. Trail edits are so much easier! Cheers for taking time to comment bud 👍

[@markswinney3821]

That was tonight’s ride. I prefer the other decent. But both are fantastic

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Nice. Which descent do you normally do? Is it the one closest to the Sgor Gaoith summit?

[@markswinney3821]

@@streetpigeonmtb turn left on the flat before the climb To Sgor Gaoith.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Nice. I think I've seen videos of that one 👍

[@5492sparky]

Jamie, this was a stunning ride and a great vid. Superb stuff. Hope you and the family are keeping well up there Mate. 👍

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thanks Mark! We are all doing well, despite these uncertain times. The bike has defo helped keep me sane this past year or so. Commenting on that video has got me thinking I need another mountain trip! Hope you are well bud 👍

[@kevinwood8021]

Jamie, what a cracking VLOG and day out on your bikes👊 Helmets off for the icewater dook at theend🤙

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thanks Kevin. The river was so cold but totally worth it... I've just about warmed up 🤣

[@stuartholdsworth7719]

Epic! I need rides that have swimming options!

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Man, that water was so good. I was hot, tired and dehydrated. That river was perfect. Hope you are good mate... And enjoying the new rig!

[@stuartholdsworth7719]

@@streetpigeonmtb the new rig is awesome, rides like a proper beast, especially with the 170 up front. It’s lifted the front end up real nicely. Still suffering a bit with a bad neck though, so looking for a different bar set up. Gunna have to go narrower, back sweep, and a slight rise, just to bring my head up whilst in the pedalling position.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Nice bud. I've gone for the highest bar setup I could. It defo helps with ride comfort as well as with control on the mega-steep trails 😁

[@struanrobertson1315]

Catching this this morning dude. You are living the dream just now with all the big mountain stuff👌 nice video. Those views were spectacular 🤩

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thanks man. I see you are getting into it as well. I've gotta say, I'm loving it. I'll not do it through the winter but I'll make the most of it for now 😁

[@rhettetherington1351]

Absolutely stunning scenery. Brilliant riding 🙂

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thanks mate. It's some place isn't it?! 🙌

[@sianmariepepper]

Holy Banjango 😂 absolutely unreal footage!

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Banjango 🤣🤣🤣 Thanks so much for the comment. I'm so pleased you enjoyed the footage 😀

[@thebrownfamilyriders]

awesome!!!! keep up your great video!!!! one of the best!!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thank you! 😊

[@alanmorton8459]

That looked epic, want to try and do that this year! Great vid, love the enthusiasm!!!

[@streetpigeonmtb]

I'd totally recommend that descent we did. It's a bit more of an effort to get to but it truly is an incredible piece of descending. The views are 🙌

[@daveandmerlin]

A Brilliant adventure! Have you been or planning on going to the big mountains in Europe when the Corona situation has calmed down .

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Hey mate. That is defo the plan. Realistically it is looking like next year now. Either way it'll be good when it comes!

[@daveandmerlin]

@@streetpigeonmtb yes mate cant see it being this year for sure but hopefully next . We go every year to the French and Italian Alps and what a place .....dont get me wrong you dont get better trails than say the Golfie but you get some huge descents and crazy steepness. Dont fall into the trap of going to Morzine because it's not really that good but le plenny with it's off piste is pure world class terror!

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Brilliant. Thanks for that advice. I'd so love an adventure abroad!

[@georgemacdonald6805]

Nice video. Highlands are stunning and that view East across the Cairngorm plateau in particular. Interested to know what youd think the route clockwise would be like. Would it be easier to go up the zig zags (hikeabike) and down the other side. Great vlogs - keep posting.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

I think the same route clockwise wouldn't be much fun. I feel like the climb could be more difficult and the descent a lot less fun. It's so difficult to say though. I guess the only way to find out is to go and try them all!

[@muddymongoosemtb9873]

You’ve got to get Holy Banjango! put on a t-shirt mate.👌😂😂. Brilliant. Great video, looked epic and very intense.👌🤙🤙🤙

[@streetpigeonmtb]

🤣 Thanks man. I come out with some nonsense on the trails. Holy Banjango is the strangest one yet!

[@uknorthie]

Looks epic pal would love to have day up there 👌

[@streetpigeonmtb]

It's definitely worth a trip. Simply lovely mountains 👍

[@FortySomethingRider]

Oh my lord this is beautiful

[@streetpigeonmtb]

It's some place. I honestly felt pretty emotional at the summit. It was so calm and the drop to the Loch gave an amazing sense of depth. Scotland is stunning at times 😍

[@charlesslwilson]

Nice one 🤟

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thanks Charlie. I was cutting it fine getting this edit out! I need to hire a production team 🤣

[@charlesslwilson]

@@streetpigeonmtb I imagine it can get quite full on and tiring at times. But it’s appreciated so cheers

[@streetpigeonmtb]

I love it really... Just wish I had more time!

[@HallMarc_Trails]

"Holy Banjango" that works for me 😃 seriously though, what a descent that was, fantastic video mate, enjoyed that 👍👊

[@streetpigeonmtb]

🤣 The new descend vocabulary! Mate, it was a ridiculously good descent. I'm just gutted the GoPro made it look so flat. Never mind!

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Yup! We defo get a sense of things. Liking the new channel name/logo bud 👌

[@HallMarc_Trails]

@@streetpigeonmtb Thanks mate, fancied a change, hopefully i won't regret it 🤞

[@streetpigeonmtb]

I'm sure you won't bud 👍

[@scotty-sb1403]

This is in my list next month. Can you recommend any other places to ride on the way back down to Dumfries and Galloway Jamie?

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Are you coming down the A9 buddy?

[@scotty-sb1403]

@@streetpigeonmtb yes mate back down A9

[@streetpigeonmtb]

If you fancy another mountain this route is good kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWS2gpd-j7Z4bdk

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Or, Dunkeld or Aberfeldy for trails 🤙

[@dickyridesbikes3843]

Yeah, I defo went down the worst decent in comparison! After my ride up there, I was happy it was done….no return necessary, got the pics…job done…now I need to go back and do that decent 😂

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Ha ha! Ah well, a good excuse to go back. Someone was saying there is actually 4 different descents possible. I'm sure the one we did has to be up there with the best of them 👍

[@Trailsy]

That stalkers path is genuinely something else 🤩 One of the most intense and exhilarating descents I've done 😊

[@streetpigeonmtb]

It is isn't it! GoPro always lies. I was so tired riding that thing - so steep and hard to navigate... What a rush though!

[@dougieloughridge]

One for revisiting with the ebike?

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Most definitely!

[@eazzyves]

sweet video man, how long did the ride take altogether to get up and down? i'll be up that way in a few weeks so will definitely check it out

[@streetpigeonmtb]

I think we totalled about 5 hours. It wasn't a crazy long day but I was feeling it on that last descent!

[@eazzyves]

@@streetpigeonmtb thanks! I'm in that area end of the month so will definitely try this one, is it easy enough to follow on trail forks as the Sgor Goaith loop trail? Did you park by Loch Eanaich?

[@streetpigeonmtb]

My sense of geography isn't great. I don't suppose you have access to Strava? I included a link to my Strava ride in the video description. That shows you the exact route we took. Feel free to download the .gpx and use it 😁

[@eazzyves]

@@streetpigeonmtb Just got strava and gave you a follow on there. Will check the route out on there, thanks :)

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Brilliant mate. Hope you end up riding this one 👍

[@bobbyborland6922]

For your worldwide audience - "Detritus in my fender" For your Scottish audience - "Crap in ma mudguard " 😉

[@streetpigeonmtb]

🤣👍

[@SteveKimbo]

Dude how do you just keep finding better and better places to ride? Makes me sick 🤣 Every time you do a mountain video I think that’s as good as riding in the UK gets, that’s it. And then your next one is even better!!!

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thanks mate. I used a lot of lockdown time to put together a must-do of Scottish riding. TBH, I think I've barely scratched the surface. It's some place!

[@MTBScotland]

Did a different decent from me. Also are you regretting that 29er comment 😂

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Yeah, I saw your vid. I don't regret the 29er comments. I wouldn't ride anything else in the hills. I have nothing against 650bs though. For me they really come alive on the tight and twisty forest trails 😁

[@MTBScotland]

@@streetpigeonmtb well I rode it on a 26er. Having well set up suspension makes the difference.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

It does. I'd choose a 29er with well set up suspension over a 650b with well set up suspension for this particular route 👍

[@MTBScotland]

@@streetpigeonmtb you don’t know what good suspension set up is :P

[@streetpigeonmtb]

🤣 Well, at least I've had badly setup 29ers and 27.5s to compare back to back 😁

[@ReedGriffith-m4f]

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[@streetpigeonmtb]

You've lost me... 🤔

[@SusanWhite-z8v]

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[@streetpigeonmtb]

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[@mark20040]

I'm not sure if these videos are any good. The music choice is bad and way too loud. I cant get past 20 seconds before switching off

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thanks for your feedback Mark. I'd probably say don't watch them to be honest. There are loads of vids out there that don't have music so you are not short of choice 👍