You need BIG BAWS to ride this MTB trail!

[@TrailTrackerSwitzerland]

Great vid Jamie and thanks for showing me such a good time. I’m not claiming to have particularly big ones, but I sure did like that trail!

[@streetpigeonmtb]

I think you must have a decent set on you! Cannot wait to see your video of the events mate. Let me know when it drops and I'll get it on the community feed 👌

[@basqueMTB]

Great to see you two riding together again!

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Cheers Doug. It was such a good couple of days. Hope you are all good mate 👍

[@chunkyantmtb]

Finally got myself here over the weekend and all I can say is OMG I’m glad I did! Loved every second of it! Im glad your thighs are hurting going down here as well! I couldn’t believe just how physical these trails are! Awesome run!

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Amazing! So pleased you enjoyed it buddy. Yup, the trails are pretty long and a pretty good test of fitness! Big Baw is a beast 🤙

[@Bessunger]

Stunning landscape, amazing trails.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Yeah. I really like it here 👍

[@JayRidesTrails]

Great video collaboration again! 👍✌️ nice photobomb at the end 😄

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thanks Jay. I'm really looking forward to seeing Darren's take on events. Should be a fun video 👌🤙

[@grantmckendry3323]

I know how steep those trails are. Great riding.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thanks Grant. Appreciate that bud 👍

[@jurassic690]

I rode the Golfie on 28 September when it was dry and hot like that. I found Big Baw and Feed the Pony easier than the trails we rode on the other side (NY NY, Wolves, Flat White and Repeat Offender). I think it was because I'm used to technical riding but not the steepness of some of the other trails. Went back again on 8 September after/during heavy rain and struggled on everything we rode due to the lack of grip and just not having my head right. I'll still go back though, it's very addictive. Great to watch this video Jamie, it brings back memories! 😉

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Totally understand that mate. Riding trails you are more comfortable with tends to bring the confidence and the better riding. I'm not such a fan of the steep trails but rock is what really scares me! I go to so many places out of the Tweed Valley and end up out my depth... Aberfoyle for example! Glad you enjoyed it and will be back though 🤙

[@davidurwin6860]

Proper Scottish tan there! Great video

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Ha ha. Isn't it just! At least I'm full pasty white now - Scottish winter edition 🤣 Cheers mate.

[@krisglodek4673]

Golfie always scares me ;) great vid mate!

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Yeah. It's fairly full on eh? Cheers for the positive comment bud 👍

[@MarkkuKossi]

Amazing trails there. Steep and rough forest trails. NICE 👌👍

[@streetpigeonmtb]

For sure. Always a good place to test your riding 🤙

[@akhwanmuntaha]

Awesome ride brother Hars and challenging track Stay safe

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thanks man. Appreciate the comment and glad you liked the vid 😁👌

[@bumpsahead]

Very cool Vid, great riding 🤘

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for taking time to leave a positive comment 😁

[@marcusdavies257]

Great stuff 🤘, really loved that trail when I was over there earlier this year. Sooo long and soo much fun. The quality and variety of the trails are awesome, big kudos to the builders.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Yeah mate. The unsung heroes of mountain biking!

[@kevinwood8021]

Great VLOG, plenty water out there now😁👊

[@streetpigeonmtb]

I know! A canoe might be a better piece of kit to take down the trails 🤣

[@darcyphillips70]

Legend, you’re a machine & it’s not all down to the bike 💪👊💥… great edit dude ❤

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Cheers mate. You're a good dude. Always bringing the positive comments 👍

[@MTB_Trekker]

Fantastic vid Jamie and nicely ridden despite the conditions. Innerleithen and the Golfie never fail to impress me!

[@streetpigeonmtb]

It's an incredible place for sure. It's definitely on my limit in a lot of places. Glad you enjoyed the vlog mate. Thanks as always for the comments 👍

[@MTB_Trekker]

What a place Jamie, me and @chunkyantmtb had an absolute blast, while being shown around by Erik one of the locals. NYNY - superb, Big Baw - epic, Feed the Pony - now that's some push up 😂😂 😱 but what a trail! Can't wait to return.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Nice mate 👌

[@bestdayevermtb2]

Nice riding. You must have been watching my videos as I definitely heard a yeah boy in there.😄

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Ha ha. Thanks mate. I have definitely been watching a few of your vids! I'll hopefully get a chance to ride with you at some point 👍

[@rhettetherington1351]

Awesome video and riding.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Cheers Rhett. Dusty trails seem like a distant memory!

[@Ha-GNAR]

Looks awesome

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Cheers Rick. It's a cool location to ride for sure 😁

[@RicardoPetrazzi]

Nice work Jamie. Got to be careful with fatigue....when you start feeling you're riding ragged, and reflexes are getting slow, time to ease off the gas !

[@streetpigeonmtb]

I agree. It was funny watching it back. At the end of Big Baw I was actually slurring my words! Dehydration is no joke. Glad we called it when we did. Had a monster ride the day after 👌

[@DizRidesMtb]

Great ridin n vid mate nice to see darren too

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thanks man. It was so cool to show Darren around 👌

[@Liqweed1337]

these woods seem to have a LOT of lines, nice

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Yeah man. So many choices of trails and lines. It's a special place 👌

[@jasoncass8771]

I think you'd really like the PNW of the US. We have similar trails but with big drops and massive rock rolls along the way.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

That sounds incredible Jason. Hopefully I can travel to a few more locations with the bike 👍

[@wayneemslie8904]

Fantastic vid. Who'd have though it'd be too hot in Scotland! Heading this way at Xmas and have to admit I'm pretty nervous as even the so called easier one NY NY looks pretty bl**** steep to me. From the vid Big Baw doesn't look much steeper just way more rocky and technical (maybe its the flattening effect again). Moot point really as I definitley want to test the nerves/skills/brakes on NY NY first. It'd be interesting to see what you think of the new Wardell Way trail at the Golfie - an appropriate tribute to a great mountain biker.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Indeed mate. It's a trail I need to get to. NY NY and Big Baw aren't very steep TBF. They are actually quite good on that front. You are right, Big Baw just has a lot more going on, especially with a lot more rock. Let me know when you are over this way. If I'm free I'd be happy to ride with you 👍

[@wayneemslie8904]

@@streetpigeonmtb Ah thanks man that'd be amazing if you're around when we're there - I'll definitely DM you. BTW good luck at the Scottish MTB Awards for Vlogger of the Year 🤞

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thanks Wayne. You never know, maybe second time lucky 🤞

[@itsallac0nspiracy]

Nice, mate! In terms of steepness, how much more severe is it than Trail Fairy Plan? NYNY about on par? I'm thinking of heading up there, this week.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Personally it's a nicer trail to ride than Trailfairy. NYNY deffo easier than Trailfairy. Big Baw is more physical than Trailfairy. But basically, if you can handle Trailfairy I think you'd be fine 👍

[@itsallac0nspiracy]

@@streetpigeonmtb Thanks for that, mate. Appreciate the reply 🤘🏻

[@streetpigeonmtb]

No problem at all 👍

[@susiehooper2798]

I was scared watching it when you were dehydrated Jamie!! Good you stashed some water. Do you put electrolytes in it, as you're losing loads when it's hot!!

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Hey Susie. I didn't have electrolytes which I know would have helped. School boy error! Although those temperatures in Scotland always catch you by surprise!

[@susiehooper2798]

@@streetpigeonmtb you certainly enjoy yourself on your rides-like a schoolboy!!😄I've found electrolytes make a major difference ..and food!!😁 I think I could relate to riding with concentration not being A OK, from my own times of knowing I needed to stop and refuel. Keep on enjoying yourself. I love seeing your videos of the Scottish trails!!

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thank you so much. So glad you've found the video. Can I ask where you are based?

[@susiehooper2798]

@@streetpigeonmtb Hi Jamie. I'm in Yorkshire. So my local is Gisburn forest. But I adore Scotland. Haven't been since 2019 and want to go in the summer. Been to Glentress and Innerleithen riding up rather than the uplift!

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Ah nice. It's not an area I've ridden in. I definitely need to explore some more. Hopefully the vids are giving you a few ideas for trails to ride when you next visit 👍

[@alanmorton8459]

Golfie is unrecognisable compared to the SES race a couple of weeks a ago rain 🌧 . Was ur pal impressed with the Golfie?

[@streetpigeonmtb]

It is indeed! He loved it mate. I had two amazing days showing Darren the trails. Big Baw was his favourite I think 😁

[@Alan-75]

How much travel have you got on the bird, 160 or 180?

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Hi man. 180 up front and 160mm rear. I feel like 160mm rear is more than enough on my local trails. Keen to try 180 though 👍

[@bobbyboyd72]

I rodeo rode Big Baws in late September for the first time and it was damp and greasy and I did struggle in the middle section….not my best riding 😢😢😢

[@streetpigeonmtb]

I find it really tricky when it's like that as well. IMO it's one of the most variable trails in the valley 🙈

[@MTBScotland]

That can't be right. I've ridden that trail and I have tiny testicles.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

🤣