West Highland Way: Rab Wardell's Record Attempt

[@YaTrumpet1]

I've watched this many times and its inspiring every time, with todays sad news I'm here again this time with tears in my eyes RIP Rab thoughts with all your friends and family, ride free

[@Treemantautas]

Same. Rab is an absolute legend, the world is a much darker place without him. Ride in Peace, Rab.

[@benmeek1491]

RIP Rab, this remains a superb effort and video among all your achievements, my thoughts are with your family and friends!

[@Cycling366]

Agreed! He was a big inspiration for me.

[@B7711蔡大麟]

Rest In Ride,Legend

[@easabhal]

Just watched, Rab and WHW record. Great legacy amongst others, RIP.

[@lincolnshirehiker]

I've watched this a few times and the "lets make history" still brings a lump to my throat. Such an inspiring account of this magnificent achievement. Rabs passing is such a loss to the world.

[@Cycling366]

Similar to others, I’ve watched this a lot and loved the film making element as well as the incredible challenge and it’s inspired me a lot. Awful news today about Rab’s death. Shocking!

[@jamiemoffat1722]

RIP Rab. Sad to hear the news. Can still remember the good old days racing with you and Dave for Sandy Wallace

[@RitaAndphil]

Here today after reading about Katie's injury and led me to this. I remember reading about Rab's passing at the time and was shocked and saddened for Katie, his Mum and Dad , family and all his friends. Today I was inspired - and sad again - a 58 year old Scouser with a wrecked knee - by this amazing adventure, this achievement and this warrior of a man. RIP Rab and ride free. YNRA !! Get well soon Katie.

[@andyslater5248]

KZbin algorithm just showed me this epic video and I came here to shower Rab in praise for a tremendous achievement .. only to learn of his passing. RIP Rab , even though you are no longer here, you are still inspiring others to get out on the trails.

[@sean_lundy]

I just had to come back and watch this. RIP Rab 🖤

[@anthonyreed2228]

What an inspiration this Lad was, watched this many times before I attempted WHW. Difficult to believe the news today and like so many others find myself deeply saddened. My thoughts are with your loved and dear ones Rab, I hope there are better rides on the other side for you. Sleep in peace.

[@MTBRoyale]

I've just finished the WHW by bike, and had to come back and watch this again, it can't be overstated how significant an achievement this is

[@rabwardell758]

Awesome! I hope you enjoyed the ride!

[@Llrekrab]

The section after inversnaid is hell on earth

[@mrneiche]

"Let's make f****** history!" at 16:55 made my lip quiver - emotional - awesome job Rab and team! Great video.

[@HughDWallace]

Same. Brought back fond memories of supporting a pal on ultra-runs (non-record breaking ones).

[@djbreakfast]

Low key I cried a bit

[@trevorhill1577]

So very sad. I was totally inspired by this young man.

[@Rob9Nicholson]

Had to watch this again today through tears. What an loss to the world. Inspirational man. So sad for his family and friends. Rest in peace Rab.

[@tomaburque]

One of the best cycling videos I've ever seen.

[@ogc8417]

RIP Rab Hoping you're enjoying the ride of your life up there !

[@spcm390]

Just finished the ride and on the train out of Fort William. I'm 56, and I have a metal hip, foot, and wrist, so I knew it would be hard. Your video inspired me. Took me 4 days, but I feel ike the King of Scotland now. Thank you x

[@davidw2947]

Rab would have been delighted to read of your achievement. The goal of the video was to inspire people to challenge themselves. Well done 👏 Rab's brother, Dave

[@spcm390]

Thanks Dave. Your Brother really inspired me to achieve so much more than I thought. I'm so sorry he has gone. He left some awesome memories for us. All the best. Campbell xx

[@jodeskid]

RIP Rab! Way too young- you were an inspiration. Sincere condolences to your friends and family.

[@madscottishmtber435]

Watched this many of times, gives me goosebumps. From the comments i didnt know he died 😢 met him a few years back.. so sad

[@cameronmason]

Some guy! Nice one Rab, Wahoo and Cut Media 🔥 maybe I should give it a go 😅

[@BryanHuttonTwoWeelArmy]

Oft that's a good shout. 👍👍

[@dons4europe]

Go for it Cameron , keep the record in Scotland. Lets hope Lachlan Morton dosen't see this.

[@rabwardell758]

@@dons4europe I don't fancy his chances... ;) Lachy, not Cammy.

[@budycelyn]

Do it :)

[@lydiagould3090]

Yes, go for it Cameron!

[@BEnji4]

RIP Rab, you will be missed by us all

[@GeeMilner]

Proper mountain biking, amazing effort to everyone involved and so much respect to Rab especially

[@laurieryoung]

I came here after hearing the terrible news. I'd never heard of Rab until the news of his tragic demise, but what an inspiration. Ride free, Rab. Tyres down!

[@honda0105]

I’m 55 years old and still get out on my MTB daily. This has inspired me to have a crack at this route but at a slightly slower pace! 😁 An awesome effort. Well in Rab. 👍

[@streetpigeonmtb]

One of the most inspiring MTB stories I've ever watched ❤

[@stuarthay3369]

1st time watching this fallowing Sir Chris Hoy’s twitter tribute to such a dedicated ambassador to this wonderful sport for everyone. Started watch with sadness for the loss of Rab, then as continuing I found myself willing him on to his record. And as it ended, and stoked for him the realisation set in that family friends and the world has lost him. RIP Rab. Your a legend.

[@havennewbowtow8835]

Took many groups of recovering addicted lads and lassies along that trail in the 90s. Trying to show a different path. Happy days indeed, some memories 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️ .

[@dorothyallen3614]

My first time to watch this amazing man’s endurance, it won’t be my last time.

[@HughDWallace]

Cracking. Watching this brought a smile to my face on a down day. Cheers.

[@rabwardell758]

Glad to hear it :)

[@johngallacher]

That was a 20 minute emotional rollercoaster. TREMENDOUS. 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 UNBELIEVABLE EFFORT

[@andyfrasermtb2914]

Rab always manages to inspire you whether it’s through a film like this or giving you advice when you bump into him at races. Never got to know him well enough but I’ll always appreciate the advice and guidance when we chatted at various races! Rest easy mate, the definition of a great guy and legend 🧡

[@niseach]

It's taken me until now to come back to this. Seeing his mother and friends there made this an incredibly emotional watch. What a man and what a loss!

[@gwsmith1004]

Ride in peace, Rab.

[@davidallan4929]

Beautiful day for it. Astonishing ride. 🙌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ytkb8401]

Awesome, a new trail to ride, thanks Rab.

[@campia901]

On the 14th July 2021 I gave this very thing a go. I started in Fort William and did it backwards. After training for months my rear mech gave out after about 20 miles and I was devasted and limped the bike to the Kingshouse hotel. After sitting disheartened and frustrated I decided to change the bike into a single speed and try to continue on. The chain finally gave out after another 30 miles. After a bike change later down from some brilliant friends I eventually finished it in 17.5 hours. Really shows how fast the record is!

[@TCscot]

Well done rab, this was a great watch 👍🏼🚵‍♂️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ewanmackenzie6777]

Way to go Rab, your my hero!

[@s0nofp2l]

Walked this nearly 10 years ago now; amazing route. Shared a Bothy with two MTB bike packers. They caught the ferry at Inversnaid and I don't blame them, it's hard going on foot. Amazing job.

[@Alpine_Joe]

Great effort, great film ... what an athlete ! Well done !

[@tomb2289]

Great effort, what a route! Good on his mate encouraging him too!

[@jeffbrimhall8119]

What a treat to watch this and feel inspit to go ride. Amazing shots and production.

[@bburnbiker]

Great inspiration to go out and ride it, superb work and great film 👍

[@AndrzejSchmidt]

Epic, well done Rab!

[@rabwardell758]

Thanks Andrzej! I hope you’re well!

[@cajocamale]

Amazing achievement on an amazing land. Perfect! Congratulations!

[@ianbakedbean4079]

Legend sad sad news today thoughts are with his family and friends RIP❤️

[@3dflyer87]

What a well-produced video! So awesome!

[@galibierfinebikewear]

mighty. Top marks to Rab. We road it in September over 4 days, 2 up and 2 down. BUT beware the hikeabike along Loch Lomond will test your will to live. Took us over 4 hours with full camping gear and no joy. The rest of the trail is stunning "Lads..the campsite is one hour away and we have 40 minutes of daylight\"

[@steviez110]

What a fantastic achievement well done Rab!

[@gravelcompromise7935]

Humble, honest and inspirational. Fair play lads. Loved Gary cheering the boys on, and a top notch Cut Media edit as always.

[@cals.9269]

Bonkers Rab ! That was an incredible effort. More so in a full XC get up. Those disco loafers must have been sketchy along the banks of Loch Lomond on the hike-a-bike section ! Well done indeed..

[@TesterAnimal1]

Brings back memories. Did it over three days back in the 80s, staying at Inversnaid and then at Kingshouse, so a leisurely ride compared! Fantastic though. I remember the descent off Conic hill, and the slog of Rannoch Moor and Devil's Staircase like it was yesterday!

[@rabwardell758]

Love it ❤️🙌🏻

[@DirtSchoolmtbcoaching]

Outstanding effort. Well done. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@AliHikes]

Incredible effort! We walked this last year and that was hard enough, I can't imagine getting a bike through some of the rock and steep sections!

[@Fromupnorth46]

Excellent effort and it takes a certain person to ride the WHW. I’ve Ridden it 3 times. Well done 👏

[@jaselikesbikes]

Such a great story, well done Rab!

[@davidramirez6044]

This was awesome to view! What an effort, what power, what support, what views!!! CONGRATULATIONS

[@stewmcc6320]

Watched this video a few times, inspired me to have a go the route, did it 2 days ago, cant believe how easy you make it look, so much of it is unrideable, especially with a heavy bikepacking setup, it truly is a test of man and machine. Brilliant video and hats off to you for such a fast time. 👏

[@rabwardell758]

Stoked it made you want to ride! Great job. And thank you!

[@Sandyhendry]

So would you advise against doing it on MTB? I've done South Downs Way last year and this is on my bucket list.

[@stewmcc6320]

Its fine doing it on a mtb, there is just quite a bit of pushing and carrying. The loch side section is about 6 miles of carrying/pushing, lots of pushing also on conic hill and devils staircase.

[@michaelriddell1]

Awesome achievement Rab, well done mate! Great video too, beautifully shot and edited 👍🏻

[@soloist777]

Wow! It looked awesome! Amazing ride. Amazing scenery! Just want to go riding! Well done! Lorenzo from Australia.

[@jamesWilliams-pg4ye]

What a incredible ride, thoroughly enjoyed watching this.

[@letsgocamping88]

Cracking film. I walked it, I can feel your pain and frustration down the side of Loch Lomond. It is not leg friendly let alone bike friendly!

[@ivom2066]

Where exactly is this 10 mile part of trail thats impossible to bike? I wanna go bikepacking and carrying a bike there seems a bit to much. Is it the 10 mile part oabove inversnaid?

[@letsgocamping88]

@@ivom2066 around about Inversnaid

[@playstation3816]

Well in Rab. Amazing watch.

[@27jezus]

rest in peace legend. I will ride in Scotland soon I hope.

[@johnmackenzie1831]

Superb, loved every minute of that

[@andybarlow7668]

Well done, Rab. Loved every minute of it. 🥰

[@dorothyb.]

This is a Christmas Day sort of film. Excitement, suspense, a good guy, evil elements ( not the wahoo element of course) and a happy uplifting ending. Oh and there was a coach ( think uncle buck) and mum and dad too. Loved it!

[@virtua3D]

Truly inspirational, what an amazing effort and another great showcase of Scottish cycling, well done Rab and well done Cut Media for another amazing production

[@graemewilliams3212]

R.I.P, Rab. Can't believe it!!

[@DJcoachbombay]

Super cool Thanks Wahoo, Cut Media, Rob for putting this together. I really want the latter part of my athletic life to be full of those epic rides. Awesome film.

[@johnbowman83]

what a ride! Cracking achievement and great video

[@kevinjager8007]

Awesome ride! Well done sir!

[@kamucho]

This was absolutely fantastic, thanks

[@kzannos]

Excellent video full of sentiments. It is only a shame that attempts and records like these do not get the publicity they deserve and don't reach more people's screens. These goals and achievements are what can make us better human beings.

[@alanmactavish]

As Ive said before man, absolute inspiration! So chuffed for you Rab!

[@craighudson2016]

Rab, I heard about this recently so was glad to have found it on here. Fecking huge well done m8. I felt every last pedal stroke there. The pains of the Loch Lomond, the pleasure of passing devil’s staircase, the wind of the moor. Well done. And may the record hold for many years m8

[@web0z]

Lol I was just listening to him on BBC Scotland only a ten minute interview but herd him say it was being documented and here it is 👌🏻

[@DigitalEssenceDesign]

What an amazing result and cracking cinematography. Scotland is a such a beautiful place.

[@samconduct1356]

Absolutely phenomenal inspiration and a phenomenal effort. Well done many times over.

[@stenelson]

Incredible achievements Rab. 😎

[@TheWelshtart]

Awesome, chapeau Rab, you are an inspiration!

[@campia901]

Rest in peace Rab

[@jimbobjamber9276]

Truly amazing part of the world! Has to be experienced to be believed. Fabulous riding, sensational vistas. Epic adventure!

[@TheRitzmiester]

Absolute class Rab, I did it once, over 2 days, probably about 26 hours in total and a tub of Sudocream. Great effort. Is the ‘thumbs down’ Gary Macdonald!??!

[@Sandyhendry]

So is three days the standard like for the South Downs Way or even longer?

[@emilyrountreecleland2906]

I hiked the West Highland Way at the end of August this year and I said to myself "never again" but since then I've done about 3 big hikes around Scotland and this has inspired me to go back and do it again in better time. Well done this is such a huge achievement!

[@Thepoeticmtbr_The_poetic_mtbr]

The more I see of the Scottish trails the more I want to ride them. Maybe that me, my lad and brothers have this as our next bike trip 🤔😎💪

[@garrylivie5862]

Started doing mtb this year and also attempted to walk the west highland way couple months ago and this video was definitely an inspiration for both. Rest in peace Rab

[@stevenmacinnes6330]

Well done Rab what an effort and a great watch 👌👍

[@mcfid_90]

Simply BREATHTAKING!!! Thank you!!!!!

[@AdventureBuddyMeUk]

Utterly superb Rab! Your metric approach nailed it! Nice to see you had James Allan of Glasvegas in occasional transition support :-)

[@philbrookes1]

Brilliant video! We moved to Killearn a couple of years ago and live a couple of hundred yards from the WHW. Hope to walk it one day. Scenery was spectacular. Congrats!

[@AlasdairMcGill]

Brilliant, absolutely brilliant Rab. Loved that. Beautifully filmed, you could feel the emotion of it. I’m ready to get out on my bike now!

[@chrispearman]

Epic ride, epic scenery, so inspirational. Looking forward to seeing the next one!

[@jimmyjohnstone7258]

I have done Rannoch to Fort William by mountain bike.... at a very much slower pace. This effort is amazing. Well done. The Devils Staircase was a walk up for me, but so worth it for the views and for the downhill.

[@leighcook5088]

This so awesome and show cases how beautiful Scotland is and how mad Scot's are is a nice way.....

[@DanielAlmond-w1b]

A fantastic video and what a legacy to leave behind. The closing words resonate deeply. What I'd do to explore routes like this with loved ones I have lost. It was great to see you Mum and Dad as your best supporters. I'm sure this video will be the source of inspiration for many, for many years to come!

[@onewithnature4133]

Fantastic Rab, beautifully made film, incredible effort and achievement. Legend

[@speckofdust272]

Incredible journey to getting that record , pure dead brilliant by the way , and well done one and all 👍 🙏👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@alistairbooth2848]

Magic Rab, top stuff and congratualtions. How a record attempt should be done, with class. It was always on the cards for me...but its definitely happening now! Inspired, thank you 👍

[@budycelyn]

great video, great adventure, i enjoyed that.. definitely inspiring

[@mikeychristian1037]

Properly inspiring! Well in Rab and team!

[@dw9892]

Well done bro!!!