Chasing Danny Hart's Strava Time - Top Chief - Fort William
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- čas přidán 8. 11. 2020
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Bit of a different video for me on this one. Thought I would try doing a voice-over on a full timed run down the Top Chief trail in Fort William.
My goal for the day was to simply improve upon my previous personal record of 8:56, but then I saw that Danny Hart's time wasn't unrealistically out of reach and that naturally became my new target.
How did I get on? You'll need to watch the video to find out!
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Just to clarify, I don’t for a second think that I am faster or better than Danny Hart. Danny is at the top of his game, and one of the best riders in the world!
I’m just trying to improve on my own performance using Danny’s time as a reference.
Plus, I failed 😜
What's the model of gps your using there and can to use komoot and strava the plan a route before setting off with a good view of a map thanks
It’s the Garmin Edge 530, and yes, you can do all those things on it 👍
You are a hell of a rider mate. Absolutely sending it.
Your vid is a bit ballsy for me, But I do the same M8 on my commute back from work on my GPS , I have a volcanic-shaped hill on my last 3k home and love trying to get my home journey times always quicker than the downhill ride in the morning to work :)
Well done! You were kept back a lot! Proud mum😊 x
Thanks mum☺️
That’s really cool; can’t beat Mum support 👌
Most wholesome thread on CZcams I may have ever read. Me my night even better!
Mc Trail Rider,
apologies at 2:20 as that was myself and my son Sean (13yr old) on his first trip down Top Chief for slightly slowing you down. Great watching your run and your an inspiration to my son getting into MTB.
All the best from us. Ewen
Absolutely no need whatsoever to apologies. Great to see you guys out enjoying this amazing sport together👌
Haha so weird to see yourself on film, that’s me in the yellow at 3:52. Sometimes it’s easy to forget that you are sharing the trail
Wow, the speed over that boardwalk, really impressive and looks a helluva trail.
The boardwalk always looks good on video 👍
Agree. Absolutely flying over that boardwalk. Killer video.
I can appreciate the efford cleaning the lense, thanks for that. Great run boy. I will ride that trail someday, I will
Can’t think of much worse than getting down to the bottom and then realising there was mud on the lens the whole way down 🤦🏼♂️
Man that was amazing. It would've taken me 8 hours and lunch break.
A lunch break would be nice 👌
It was your first video on this trail that brought me to your channel. It is now one of my lifegoals to ride this one day. It will be a very slow decent for me..taking in the scenery and enjoying every second of it 😁
I think most people found my channel through my fort William videos.
It doesn’t matter how fast you get down it mate, the views are very good👌
What a great run that was . Outstanding riding Andrew , you gave it a red hot crack . Loved every second of it
Thanks dude 😊
Thanks for this Andy. Really enjoyed and yes, you’re absolutely right-get out and ride and enjoy yourself, with hopefully no injuries. Wishing you all the best mate. Take it easy on the trails my friend!
Thanks very much Peter 😊👍
Awesome! Your videos are great to watch. Good to see that Highlander being put through its paces🤙🏾 I absolutely love mine.
The Highlander is some machine right enough 👌 Glad your enjoying yours too 👍
I have always loved your top chief videos, discover the channel with it, drawn back to the channel today. This trail was my 2020 goal then so kind of pandemic got in the way. Hopefully 2021 will be the year. Could not agree more with you last statement, could not care less about strata, it is the adventure. Well done son!
I think many discovered me through my Fort William videos. Hope you get up here next year🤞
Absolutely sending it buddy, you smashed it!!! 🔥 We were mega impressed at fast you rode it a few weeks back 💨 🚵♀️
Thanks guys, you were shredding this trail straight away when we rode it👍💪
Thoroughly enjoyed watching this, we all know what it takes to look fast on GoPro, and man you were flying.
Can not wait to go to Scotland next year (if circumstances allow of course) with my bike.
Thanks Karen, fingers crossed you get here next year 👍
Wicked run! With no traffic, you'd have been very close to your goal!
This trail is on my bucket list. Great content as always! Thanks.
Make sure you get it ticked off the list next year dude 👍
Great video. You're very quick. Love your other videos for planning Scottish adventures when we're back to some sort of normality.
Thanks dude, great to hear 👍
Was lucky enough to ride this trail on a trip to Scotland last year. I also appreciate how hard it is to ride a trail like this and keep the lens clear. very impressive.
Wiping the lens is going to wipe me out one day 😄
Great going. It made for a great video. I was getting the feeling of being on the trail. And it was terrifying.
Spot on mate, that’s the desired effect 😜
Awesome pace congrats. ! Did this yesterday for the first time. Safe to say its killer.
Brilliant effort, leaves you a target still. Since I started watching your videos you've inspired me to get out there. Nothing of these standards, just the good old north York moors, Hard tail Giant Fathom 3 helps. The more I ride it the more I like it, taking a bit of getting used to its a bloody big bike. Thanks for the inspiration. Enjoying the mountain rides, nice to see places I've actually been on foot.
Simply getting out on the bike is a great thing 👍 Glad you’ve been enjoying yourself 👍
Awesome shredding dude! 🔥
Rumor has it that this man’s fork had 12-15 pints at the pub that night.
And some counselling 😜
That ride is insanely shakes all your joints. Thanks for the experience by watching your videos.
Thanks dude
Absolutely terrifying to watch! Awesome stuff!!
Nice riding mate and you're a gent on the trail.
Damn dude, that's insane speed. Great skill, keep up with the breathing and exploding power.
Woahhh, bit different. Absolutely sent it dude 🤙
Thanks dude
Thanks for showing the whole trail, you never see half of it when they're broadcasting the race. This trail looks like so much fun! Would be great to see a full run without others on the trail. Cheers 🍻 great riding!
Happy to show the full trail 👍 This isn’t the one they race though, this is the enduro trail that runs next to the Dh track.
Never been your biggest fan but credit where it’s due, good effort 👌
Thanks for your back-handed compliment 👍
top effort mate - brilliant ride and mad skills -nice one
Thanks buddy
My experience of Top Chief: I was on my second (ever) run of it, very last gondola of the day up, no one behind me - I got a flat tire just after the boardwalk and couldn't break the bead for the life of me (thankfully a member of staff did eventually come down and help out - legend), two minutes later I face planted. With my confidence shot I slowly and cautiously made my way down the rest of the trail.
Can't wait to go back.
Sounds like a nightmare! But you’re still keen to go back, which is awesome👍
Great time ! I think Danny’s time may have been a warm up for the big one lol.
Quite possibly
R W may have been on dh rig
Balls out their my man, good going. Me elbows shoulders and knees hurt just looking at that😃 that's a long hard decent loads of pounding.
Tough on the body for sure, even just watching 😜
Great run I enjoyed watching it.
Thanks Michael
Great video - loving these trails and we’ve got some good ones here 🏴- dont think I could ever ride as well or as quick (fearless) as this ....plus must stop watching these at bedtime !
Wales has so truly incredible riding too 👍
Hey Andrew. What a vid man! What a run and what a difference from when I last saw you last year. I said back then you were slower following others but quick as hell on your own and this shows it mate. You're on a new level from even a year ago. Well done for that and well done for the new " Baws Vision" !!! That is a great view. I just have to ignore where i think the camera is stashed lol Great work bud Take care , Stu
I feel like I’ve made a good bit of progress over the last year, glad it’s visible 👍
The camera is placed on the chest, I promise 😆 it’s a 360 camera that has a very wide field of view.
Awesome riding!! Top video 🔥🤟
Thanks Brian
I found your videos by accident, I haven't ridden in anger off road for 20 plus years in The Lakes mainly but I find your videos so enjoyable to watch. Hey, maybe when I get out of covid I might look at another bike again. Keep up the videos please.
Glad you stumbled upon my videos 👍 Hopefully you can rekindle your love for Mtb.
Superb video!
Thanks dude
That was awesome bud 💯✌
Thanks Dave
Cracking run mate even when held up, you were flying 👍🏼
Looks such am amazing trail, certainly need to do this at some point. Cheers for another great video!
Thanks dude, it’s a fantastic trail 👌
Great video. Been a while since i watched your content but great as i remember. Keep it up. .
Thanks for checking back Chris 👍
@@McTrailRider youre welcome. I only really stopped because ive been off my bike due to a big smash and broken bones. Seeing people riding trails was depressing me haha.
Nothing to be ashamed of there, Pal ✌🏼 Great video... Cool camera work and narrative.
I’m pretty happy with my time tbh. Glad you enjoyed the video 👍
really enjoyed that, thanks for the upload, must try and get back there some day
Cheers Patrick
Its only a long drive away but im the same always putting it off, hopefully sometime next year. I'd not ridden for a good year and now i feel awful I've picked a crap time of year to get the bug again.
Really, really enjoyed this video. Not your usual but a really good addition to the channel. I think you could have lost close to 20 seconds quite easily. So savage though. I would not be able to match that nor have the confidence to push myself hard on the terrain. Bravo sir 👏
You just need to get to know the trail better Jamie, I think you can get a good time too 👍
What a TOP video. You are a Gem.
Thanks buddy
Great video, enjoyed the whole commentary and your attitude to us slower riders 👍🏼 got sick of scrolling through the comments to see if Danny had replied 🤣
😂 nothing from Danny, I think he will reply by coming back and going much faster 😜
That intro was great. Definitely built the tension.
Thanks Chris 👍
Dude you were honkin’. Appreciate seeing the whole trail, most videos only show the boardwalk portion. Cheers!
Thanks man. Seeing as I was going for a timed run, I thought it would only be right to show the whole run.
Awesome video made! Absolutely pinned the whole way down!
Thanks buddy
Fantastic riding and footage.
Thanks Micheal
Nice one! Gonna have to hit that trail, looks amazing.
Get it done 👍
First time I've seen a video of this from beginning to end. Looks technical but very rideable. I was going to avoid this one whenever I get up there but it looks way more approachable than I had expected. Thanks for the great video :)
Yep, completely rideable the whole way.
I will warn you of the GoPro effect though, I’m sure you will manage it no problem, but it may be harder than the video would have you think.
I’ve been caught out with the GoPro effect a few times now 😳
@@McTrailRider Thanks for that :) Between the GoPro effect and the speed you were carrying (with a lot more skill than I have), I am sure it is a lot tougher than it looks.
It's good to know there was nothing that looked like immediate death if I got it wrong. Possibly with the exception of that rollercoaster bit!
@@thelittleadventures3289 main thing is to take your time on the first runs and try and get to know the main features before you up the speed.
The continuous long rock section towards the deer fence is definitely the toughest and hardest to remember.
Cool vid and true words about Strava there 😃👍
Thanks Andrew
New to the channel and MTB, great video and analysis.
Welcome Christopher 👋
What a ride....IMPRESSIVE !!!
Cheers Rob
Maaan. that looked great. I think I saw you do the top bit , with BK and Guy Kesteven? The bottom was new , to me, and you were flying!! Be safe Andrew
That’s right, I rode this a couple of years ago with Guy and Brian 👍
The bottom section is new, as of last year.
Great ride. Seems like a pretty tech trail. And long. Definitely put the hold ups at 20 seconds. Good skills 👌
Great outlook at the end; enjoy the ride
You get it Simon 👍
That was some run 🤘🔥
Thanks buddy
Dude I've said it before and I'll say it again....you can shred 🤘 Absolutely love this. More of the same please 😬
Much appreciated dude 👍
Flying man nice one! that was a nice wee change of video too you should do more timed run videos 👍
Glad you enjoyed it, I was worried about how the voice over would be received.
Thanks Andy for yet another inspiring video. I love the footage from the chest cam, was that using a gimble? It would be interesting to see the time difference between this run and one with your ebike.
The chest cam was actually a 360 camera. I honestly think I can go faster on the Ebike, as I think I lose most of my time on the climbs.
That trail looks like a blast to ride.
It’s great fun👌
Great stuff Andrew 🤙🤙😉 🚴
Thanks Taffy 👍
In no way whatsoever does that give it any credit for just how steep/awkward that trail is. 😂 Your commitment on the boardwalk puts the fear in me. 😐🤣 Good run!
The GoPro never does trails any justice, it’s frustrating to say the least
Wow.. awesome dude... flying
That was sick ; )
Thanks dude
Cracking ride. Well done. Aye a slight stop or loss of momentum isn’t just that moment it’s the loss of energy in having to regain that speed again through energy output. But knowing those techy pedalling bits well fair play for getting that time.
Good point Craig, energy comes at a premium on this trail.
Was up a few weeks ago and spotted a brand new trail being built on the hill across from top chief which finished near the start of top chief wild goat nice flow style one can’t wait to try it next year 😉
Yes, that’s the new blue trail. It’s going to be awesome! Over 6km apparently😃
Nice work I’ve watched both your attempts on this with the old evil 650 b and your new 29
Interesting to see
Once you perfect all the areas were your bikes loses speed you’ll make up lots of time !
My weak points are definitely when I need to pedal to keep speed, my fitness isn’t there.
Jaw-dropping commitment, dude! Looks really gnarly, and you were balls out all the way...much respect to you...🙌
Much appreciated dude
Fantastic can't wait to see you on this trail again ,you can do it 😁
Thanks 😊
Great video to novice bike rider. Inspiring! Thanks.
Great to hear that 👍
Good flow and very fast..congratulations...
Thanks buddy
I watched hoping you were going to be slower than your previous time,
Nothing personal, I was just rooting for the calling,
Great effort and you've definitely got more in you👍🏻
Haha, the Evil was great, but the Highlander is definitely far more capable on a trail like this one.
Didn’t realise u were that quick mate on u go... u don’t normally see that when your doing your normal stuff a have faith that u will take Danny’s time 👍🏻 going to give it a blast next year my self but just to beat yours 😂 will keep u posted 🏴 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I welcome your challenge Antony 👍😜
Nice riding and a good run... 👍
Thank you
Good effort! I keep hearing this is harder than the DH track. I'll hopefully get to ride it next year but I'll be sure not to stop in the middle of the track when checking out the line choices 🧐
Harder than the DH track, no. Its long though.
I’d agree that this track is harder than the Dh track at any given speed. Ben Cathro thinks so too.
The Dh track does get much tougher at higher speeds though, and then there’s the optional huge jumps at the end.
New sub here, absolutely love the video!
Welcome you Nutter😜
Quality effort!
Thanks buddy
another awesome vid ,I'm hoping to ride this in October on my 50th birthday. Fancy guiding me down 🤞😉
Thanks dude, not sure if I’ll manage to, but you never know.
@@McTrailRider if your interested in a midweek getaway to afan ,pm me on insta and I'll give you a tour on one of my ebikes 🤙
really enjoyed this video you go okay
Thanks buddy
Had me a nervous wreck dude you were flying !
Haha, cheers Winston 👍
Superb footage that. What settings do you have your Gopro on for the footage? You using a gorpro 8 or 9 as stabilisation is really good 👌🏻
Also, when you upload to CZcams, what settings do you use (i.e bit rate / codec) i can never get past 1080p quality 🤦🏼♂️
Damn what a great ride!!!
Cheers Mark
Amazing buddy, well done, apologies if this has already been covered but what kind of pressures you running on the tyres down top chief? I’m assuming your tubeless?
Excellent idea, not a strava fan, but in this case it worked well. Danny Hart is effing cool, good job on your run. Cheers from Denver!!!
Thanks Brad, Danny’s the boy 👍
Defiantly be going there next year, good effort I think you lost more time than you think so getting 2nd on strava no problem 💪👍
Cheers Peter, get it pencilled into the calendar 👍
Definitely a thing in my bucket list! Yes, it is all about fun. I would be glad to get down in one piece, however, one day I shall try. And if it took 30 minutes, who cares!
That’s it, all about enjoying yourself, in whatever way you can or want 👍
Oooph! Looked pretty fast to me - a real pity about the hold ups. I always think being clipped in gives you more power and speed 🚲 ... and fitness is a no brainer! Well done Andrew - looking forward to your next attempt 🤙
Andrew - off topic I know, but can I ask - you are wearing your Switchblade open face in almost all your VLOGs now. You used to ride a Tectal. Why do you prefer the Giro - is it still slightly heavier in open face guise? S
@@stevia13 I think he puts the chin piece on so he can put the camera on it and get that smooth video. It’s probably heavier in open face than a normal helmet because you still have the sides that cover your ears
ASAP Rocky is right, I still film from the chin. When I talk to the camera, I’m holding the chin piece in my hand.
If I could wear the Tectal all the time, I absolutely would. The Giro is fantastic as well, although a bit heavier.
That was some ace riding man, good effort! You do know you've got to make another video trying to beat your time again, right? haha
I think it will become an annual thing tbh
That looks like a fun course to ride if you take it at a more leisurely pace!
I’d actually argue that it becomes harder at slower speeds in places, the wheels get caught up easier on the rocks and holes.
Thats amazing speed. Are you really going that fast? Is the trail really that slim? or is it the fov magnifying that look? Cheers.
I use Strava too but it can ruin an otherwise fun ride😁 Like you, I use it as a measure of my current fitness and skill level depending on whether it’s a tech or XC type trail. Plus, I love to geek out on the data after my rides🙂. Nice job!
Yeah, I like that there are number to crunch at the end of the day that you can compare to other rides 👍
Cracking effort. Do you use your phone or Garmin for strava . I found massive discrepancies between the two. when up loaded.
Awesome riding, would be interesting to know just what bike Danny was riding, DH or Trail.
Sick riding
Thanks buddy
great riding man :)
Thanks buddy
Wow, except for that one Nerf Herder cutting you off, that was Epic! Thanks for taking us along.🚴🏼♂️🤪
He was trying to get off the trail once he heard me to be fair. No big deal👍
@@McTrailRider role model attitude brother. My daughter watches your channel and these kinds of comments and how you point out how they tried quickly to get out of your way are great for young jedis in training.
Fair play, you murdered the rollercoaster section.
I do love that section 👌
Currently saving up for a new bike as my stumpjumper got nicked in Glasgow at the start of lockdown 😭. Hopefully be back out for next year,will need to try this eventually!
That sucks dude.
great vid.. "smooth is fast" I'd be keen to know tyre pressure settings along with suspension set up for this rocky fairly tech trail..cheers
24/27 psi front/rear, I’m 90kg’s
My suspension setup is a little odd and probably not off much use to you to be fair.