IT'S TIME TO MOVE FORWARD & I NEED YOUR HELP...

[@brandonchan4992]

I really like the raw channel idea. Honestly, I could watch hours of your unedited riding.

[@TomCardy]

Thanks for the feedback dude!

[@Wee-Lee-MTB]

Agreed 100% 🤟

[@justkeepdigging1956]

Variety is the spice of life dude- I think keeping a mix of styles and just having different series on the channel is the way forward.

[@TomCardy]

Thanks! :)

[@sarommom-pz1zp]

On the same page

[@MotoGuy-ul6lp]

I miss the old street trials stuff 🙂

[@TomCardy]

Hmm that is a good idea to bring back actually!

[@dcjay06]

Loved the raw footage - like the commentating through the trails too. Could watch this all day! ❤

[@TomCardy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@CharloPlays]

Love the raw vids and how you talk while you are riding

[@TomCardy]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@jonlavigne3270]

Stuff like this is goid to watch. Sometimes edits are annoying because you watch and then it skips. Full runs sre refreshing.

[@TomCardy]

Thanks! Glad you like the format!

[@misterdroneboy8999]

One of the most refreshing MTB video I’ve seen in ages. I love the straight though film, all the problems on the way. Shows youre human!

[@richardhall1243]

Yeah really like the raw idea. Quality riding there. Fingers crossed one day I could go there.

[@TomCardy]

Thanks for the feedback! It’s so nice there!

[@JC_on_a_bike]

Love the raw footage. It’s definitely the most helpful with a view to going to ride the trails. It’s really enjoyable to watch unedited top to bottom runs 👍

[@andrewnorris5415]

Loved it! Great riding, commentary, scenery, skills. Felt you undersold it at the start!

[@stevengeorge5605]

I really liked the raw video and would definitely like to see more along with your regular edited videos. Well done!

[@TomCardy]

Thanks!

[@gr0undrush]

Love this idea for a second channel. Especially if you intend to make a playlist for each bike park with a video for every trail there.

[@corymills9171]

I think the raw video was great, more immersive. I say mix them in, and lean into whatever proves more enjoyable and successful for you! Best of luck, hope you keep making lots of vids!

[@andrewturner6378]

Love the raw edits and given you ride a lot of places full trail rides showing the whole track would be super useful for new people going to a place for the first time too. That saalbach run looked epic 👍

[@creekz_rl7481]

yes Tom would love to see more uncut bikepark lapping !!

[@robertcrabtree7782]

I liked the raw footage, and I like the usual bike park footage. I enjoy it when you get together with mates and kind of compete or encourage the kids. And how about doing some events? Clinics, competitions. And races, always wondered how you might do in a downhill.

[@TomCardy]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@wookie973]

Sweet loved that. Just got back from a month in the Alps. This definitely helped with my withdrawal.

[@Bob-n1p9f]

Hey Tom, I would love to see a change like this. I would really enjoy another building series like the Tompound and also seeing you go to more events like monster backyard battle or dark fest. Keep up the good work

[@TheTree1968]

Really enjoy the raw edits and especially the Tom style narration throughout. Much more of this 👍🏼👍🏼

[@waynesworld0425]

Defs would love to see you ride more techie dh and enduro trails 👌🏼

[@TomCardy]

More to come!

[@waynesworld0425]

@@TomCardy maybe a new DH bike? 🙈

[@cclemoyne4033]

It's nice to see the whole trail. Cheers from Montreal!

[@TheGarnh8r]

You could show a heart rate monitor in the video perhaps also a speedo when riding, as it would be interesting to see how much effort it takes to ride the trails and the speed to clear the jumps or other features.

[@TomCardy]

That’s a good idea actually!

[@lostboysrideordie]

You have the ability to pass down the love of riding to many generations to come. Start a freeride bike park in an area you dreamed of living like Southern California!

[@emoney9764]

I prefer this kind of vloging.

[@TomCardy]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@shreddedOat]

Love the raw format, perfect!

[@ads9798]

Yeah great video. Not only is it nice to see the whole trails like you are riding them but just clean riding. No flips or spins means you can see everything and imagine riding yourself.

[@GeezeILoveMTB]

Defo loved the vid and the idea of it being a mix. Have to say though you hitting it blind is way beyond me with a hundred practice runs. Loved the trail!

[@SettingTheHookUK]

Absolutely sick mate. I don't have the skills to ride like that, so awesome to be able to ride along with you. Definitely gets the thumbs up from me fella.👍 🤟

[@aurelienheinrich]

Tom it's an excellent choice of video,I love raw runs. keep them coming among other edited projects, but that kind of raw descents is simply great.

[@Razzy_82]

That was easily one of the best MTB trail videos I have ever seen. The track looked sick, your riding was on point, considering you were blind. Defo looking forward to the next one 👏

[@robpugh8238]

I think you should do a series called quest for red bull hardline 2025 Tom. You could enter a series of DH events over the course of the year with the end goal of competing at hardline. You could talk about your progression, fitness, training, nutrition, bike set up. All sorts of videos could link into the series. You could try and link up with some other riders like BK for tips and to gauge how far you need to progress and develop to become a fast DH rider. I think a lot of the viewers would like to watch a series like that.

[@mrbbqcraig]

Dude your channel is awesome for sure... I'd like to see you do more overseas trips and the raw is definitely a bonus... cheers to you 🤟🎶

[@SumGuyLovesVideos]

I was worried it would be the raw footage that is just POV with no commentary, but the commentary, and just listening to how much fun you were having was quite fun! I'd love to see more just like that one with the gopro on the helmet. It would also be epic if you could get one of those chaser drones for the footage, and the raw audio of your commentary / bike sounds, still a single clip of the whole ride, but from a POV where we can see you and the bike as you're on the features.

[@richardwatton9621]

Really enjoyed the raw footage, I'll probably never get to ride these amazing tracks so it's great to see them top to bottom. More please! 👍

[@jonathanfloodgate5110]

I loved the uncut video. What an amazing trail. Great idea. Definitely like to see more along side your other edited videos.

[@TheKernowcowboy]

I like this idea a lot. It would be great to have some stats onscreen as well (speed altitudes etc.) I like watching these types of video when I’m on my static trainer as it gives me a VR type experience 😊

[@n9vicemtb]

I love the idea of raw riding. Sick vid mate. Keep shredding

[@dannyfitzmtb]

Love the idea of a raw trail channel! Its just nice watching a pro hit trails, almost zen like. I like watching some of the other youtu doing their dh stuff (Danny H/ BK, etc) and love watching them get faster and more refined. Would love to see you do the same. I.e. first hit of trail x vs last hit of trail x.

[@jamisonr]

Hey Tom, since you asked, I'll tell a bit about how I found your channel and what I like to see. For context only, I'm 50 years old now and probably skew quite a bit older than your average watcher, so take that with a grain of salt. I've been a cyclist my whole life, from BMX to Road to Mountain Bike, but didn't really take MTB seriously until 2022. KZbin randomly suggested a Kilian Bron video, it was his view of him doing Inca Avalanche. It blew my mind. I then found his Maxavalanche video and it blew my mind even more. I decided what I was going to do was go fast on trails. Well by searching "how to jump"...etc, I found your channel and enjoyed your personality and skill. You can add Sam, Brenddog, and Tom Isted to that list. All at the same time. Probably KZbin algorithm at work. Anyway, I love the skill that you all have, but at my point in life, I'm not going to be doing back flips or other stunt jumps. However, downhill. ...well that has taken my life over. It's a faster and more extreme version what Kilian is doing with the long format Enduro races. Once I started watching Bernard Kerr, Troy Brosnan, Danny Hart (and others), it pretty much consumed all my MTB watching need. Danny Hart is my favorite, he attacks the trail with ferocity all the time. It seems he just goes fast always and he's conversational about it. I do like the style of video you put up here, and I'd love to see you do more DH videos. Why not try Maxavalance next year? Make it a journey to the start line and you'll have some new content there.

[@miles_mtb]

Great comments.

[@assureddampproofing4539]

Good to see you doing your thing.

[@lukemtb6800]

I really like the raw videos. You do them well because you are fast and have the style. The only downside is you need good trails and we don’t have many in Essex 😂

[@paultomlinson528]

Brilliant idea, always wanted you to do more trails stuff

[@TomCardy]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@DnBWorks]

The way you hit tight corners with such speed and confidence is unreal, do you have any tutorials for this kind of cornering? Id have definitely died about 20 times on this route.

[@TomCardy]

It’s actually better to do all of your braking before the corner then when the tracks are steep like this just let the brake off before when the bike is settled and had good grip! The steepness of the hill will pull you down!

[@peterdewey3395]

Just keep doing what you're doing tomorrow, love it 🤘🏻

[@ryanmahoney2653]

Sick vid idea definitely do more

[@TomCardy]

Thanks for the feedback dude!

[@MichaelStugart]

Raw is real how I mean and seeing real amazingness is truly something to help life improve. I think your idea is magnificent and you should invest in doing your awesome adventures and hopefully it will help a lot of individuals around the world and not just with MTB, but with being adventurous and wanting to help life improve.

[@jeffreystolk3564]

Go and do it its very informative and fun to hear youre oppions and comments on the route

[@ESSEXSPUDDER]

Really cool Tom, do more please.

[@melissacharlottebrow]

Love it. More please 🙏🏻

[@agent00bodensee26]

Alles gut! ;-) I would like to see some Tracks from top to bottom in the UK. It wold be nice if the viewer learn somthing about the track like distance, height difference, soil, tire and Lens recommendation

[@bermboyz1]

Great video!!! Keep all the content coming!!

[@nread1135]

Love it. Do a tour of European spots on a budget of £1000 including bike hire travel and accomodation.

[@oscmtb]

Raw with commentary

[@jpz1970]

Well! My wife started to laugh at me as I watched this video on my tablet. Apparently my head tilted left and right for every curve on the trail. 😁 So I think I was rather absorbed in the video. That must mean it's very good. 👍

[@thesoullessg5085]

I could watch the raw footage all day but i think abit of raw and edited would work well and keep fans entertained. Keep up the great work.

[@e-bike-bys-vykken7422]

raw cuts are fire keep doing them man and need to ride there at some point looks mad fun there

[@markcosens1]

Dunno but i really really want to visit salbach now. Fantastic looking trails.

[@TomCardy]

It’s so good there!

[@camsdncs3005]

Tom 100% the raw videos are the way forward. That video was sick 👍👍

[@TomCardy]

Appreciate it!

[@barry5759]

That was great. What an amazing run!

[@Nbomber]

just do both, it was a good video. and that trail looked unreal.

[@AliasHSW]

Enjoy raw commentary. Would like to hear about are reaction to grip conditions

[@TomCardy]

Thanks for the comment dude!

[@davecardy3984]

Whatever you do you do well keep up the great content fella 👍👍👍

[@ArnieRosto]

Yes, not bad, would cool if you go to. SA and show those trails too, and all other niche trails and parks around the world buddy!

[@coreynotley-barnard4964]

Little late to the party, but love this as another side playlist. Imagine if you could pin the videos to a map so others could watch the trials before they go and plan trips around what they want to ride. Even if it just started as the uk.

[@leskjohnson]

I really enjoyed the raw edit. :D

[@СергейБалабин-б8ц]

Thenks super video. Respect 🤙

[@brodymcaleese8585]

New raw vids sound sick 🤘🤘

[@TomCardy]

Thanks!

[@TubbyMTB]

Yeah that was sick Tom, so much so I had to comment. POV vids are perfect for mountain biking, and watching you ride that trail blind highlights how skilled a rider you are. Not sure on your budget but maybe you could do some guided tour enduro trail MTB holiday vids. It helps promote the companies and gets you travelling around the world! We’ll get to see some epic riding on trails in unknown locations and might end up booking a holiday as a result. Win win 👍🏽

[@TomCardy]

That’s a sick idea! Thanks for the comment dude!

[@TubbyMTB]

@@TomCardy you could be the Judith Chalmers of the MTB holidays 😀🤘🏽

[@ericcoppola]

raw is good and fun to throw in once a while. tks.

[@JesseBayles]

This video is awesome definitely making me want to get back out there tomorrow

[@andrewbryan3635]

Raw format is awesome

[@nathandavies327]

Love it, definitely add a raw channel

[@DIRTPIRATEBMX]

spot on mate think it works well

[@daslupus4303]

It totally depends on the session. Trail shredding suits raw running but a jump session suits mini editing.

[@Steeles4Brandon]

If you get the chance the American NW has some amazing bike trails.

[@TomCardy]

I need to check them out!

[@toothy43]

Loving the raw vid. Nice one 👍🏻😊

[@johnymadball]

I like the raw vids, but my real question Tom is what are your career goals with mountain biking? Is it just to be a content creator? Or do you have any bigger plans for the future. Racing maybe? Or I have heard you mention trying to get invited to maybe Rampage or Hardline? Are you pursuing any other big sponsors? Be cool to see you race any event really or to make it to Rampage or Hardline or even some slopestyle comps. Your such a talented rider, it would be cool to see you doing some stuff like that and I think it could bring you a bunch more subscribers. Interested to hear your thoughts.

[@franklinlester]

As long as you can keep your energy levels up and continue with the ongoing commentary on your way down the trails, then this is a great idea for a series of videos. I feel that you'd lose people's interest if you're too quiet for too long while traveling down a trail. The commentary really helps as it helps establish the setting(what you're thinking, the view, your history with the track, similar track, etc.,.).

[@daveawb]

Did I enjoy that... hell yes, that was awesome. I personally like watching good riding no matter the format but I do really enjoy your normal edited style of videos too (probably just as much as this)

[@tewe-nt8xg]

Raw and edit

[@ridethroughlifertl]

I've been watching you guys for years now. It'd be a huge kick in the face not to look forward to your videos anymore. I watch all kinds, so whatever works better for you guys is cool to me. I never really leave my house, so I get to live vicariously through you two. This video was sick. A friend of mine was doing these sorts of trail videos, but for dirt bike trails and roads. It's a great idea for people planning trips and things.

[@TheBrokenMountainBiker]

Raw footage is always good to watch, ill be honest thought mate, it would be fantastic to see you do a bit of racing, maybe a bit of e-enduro or something?

[@DandyHippo]

I thought you were gonna take over UCI :D

[@ChrisWilmshurst]

I wouldn't create a new channel, create a series/playlist on this main channel to upload them to. I think rather than going down the full 100% raw edits. Take the Skills with Phil approach. Super short introduction and long raw riding clips. but don't give up on the regular content.

[@joabcolaco2496]

Brabo na bike 🤟

[@TomCardy]

Yo!

[@owen_4416tt]

Do the slopestyle racing one

[@tomquimby8669]

So many great runs in the Alps which are get at able from the UK. Go for it the Raw runs will get more views. Add a map at the end so others can find them. No edits are so much better.

[@TomCardy]

Thanks! The map is a sick idea!

[@thaijimbo75]

I think it would be great if you travelled the country / europe riding the secret or not so secret tracks of subscribers . Don't have to say where any of it is but there is some amazing stuff out there and would be great to see it 👍🏻

[@TomCardy]

That could be super fun!

[@MaxMTB2024]

I love your raw clips

[@bikemad]

Yep Raw!

[@NukeMTB]

Love it 👌🏻

[@TomCardy]

Glad you like it!

[@potato4719]

would love a raw channel its just so nice to watch

[@Jackoc2000]

Most underrated rider on KZbin.

[@Matty-B-on-an-MTB]

Your channel is ace, and you defo are an inspiration to the average rider like myself. Liked the RAW video too though, personally I prefer riding to talking, so maybe a second channel so you keep everyone happy, Inc sponsors! PS, you may have recorded this last year, but I got back from the Alps a week ago and they're something else to ride, never been so scared in places, and I was carrying nowhere near the speed you were, on reds and blues!😂😂

[@omahamtb6580]

Raw videos are fantastic for days stuck in the basement on the exercise bike

[@steezeysteve747]

Why not do something like Bernard Kerr or Adam Brayton , they race , vlog and do lots of other stuff ….. you could race and do slopestyle stuff …. Also would you do Hardline ?

[@TomCardy]

That could be sick! Hardline would be amazing!

[@jeroenhoeks5271]

Very sick riding nice 😅

[@TomCardy]

Thanks ✌

[@AliasHSW]

Download us like a racer would to its engineer/mechanic on the trail conditions for chassis tuning/set up for another run at it.

[@sixtring73]

I personally prefer the more raw approach. I seem to remember a while back you said you were going to put more effort into making really well produced videos but I don't feel it's necessary. I'm interested in the riding, not the packaging. I enjoyed this video, I also enjoyed a recent video of you, Kara and Jack at Radical Bikes. Just having fun on your bikes! I'd like to see you ride with more people Tom, I love watching you and Pilgs firing off each other!

[@TomCardy]

Thanks for the feedback! Much appreciated!

[@timmywjohnson]

Tom, you’re the best

[@TomCardy]

Thanks dude!