I Got Up Very Early For This Mtb Ride - Cairngorms At Sunrise
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- čas přidán 19. 07. 2024
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I had been meaning to do this one for a very long time, but unfortunately it holds snow well into the summer, so I had to wait a good while before I could venture up.
My main goal was to hit mount Cairn Gorm as I knew that it could be accessed relatively easily by bike. Although once I looked into it a bit more, I decided that going all the way round the next two corries would be a good addition.
I had went to do this route a week or two earlier, but was faced with a huge amount of people on the hill, which is what made decide to come back and hit it at sunrise.
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Andrew...that was amazing ! Drone shots , you riding unrideable stuff...the scenery ! Thank you . Peace
Thank you
Perfect weather, stunning scenery, what more can you ask for. Stay safe and on the pedals
Can’t ask for much more.
Also, as I’ve said before, Scotland tourism should sponsor you too. Well done!
Maybe one day 👍
Well Andrew that did not disappoint keep up the good work
Thanks Gerard
Now that’s what I call Mountain Biking ! ! Man that bikes taking a punishment. Brilliant 👍🏻
That’s what they are there for 👍
Nice to see this ,and then go and try ,ran out of legs trying to get up the first mountain but had a full week’s riding around Aviemore excellent place to get fit ,,,,,cheers for all your inspiration
The cobbles up to Cairngorm are the one and only time I’ve used “Turbo” in anger but bugger me did I need it. It’s a grand loop. We took the path left before the push up and headed out towards Mcdui…then cut back and joined the ridge down. A lot less pushing but not the same cliff top scenery. Keep it up fella. Love the vids
The cobble’s are brutal! I’d probably do the same as you if I do it again.
@@McTrailRider Hard work even on an e-bike, did you manage to avoid, peeing blood from all that janky/ rocky stuff?
Epic Andrew, a great intro route to riding the mountains!
Haha, excellent again, and love how some of the Cairngorms now have “nubbins”😂😂
😂😂
That was absolutely amazing to watch. I can only imagine that amazing to ride
Yeah, it’s pretty amazing.
Very, very impressive Andy. Riding that "wall" on the way down, I was like WHAAAA..?
I kind of surprised myself with that one tbh.
Absolutely stunning mate. That drone was money well spent 👌
Worth its worth in gold!
Wow ! Absolutely stunning mate , without question the BEST mtb channel on CZcams! Legend 👊
Thanks so much Anthony 😊
That was absolutely fantastic Sir!!!!
Thanks Paul
Simply stunning!
Thanks dude
I was taking in the same sunset that night from the lower carpark next to the helicopter. Perfect day for it.
Such great conditions 👍
Well words fail me....itll just have to be a good old fashioned WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’ll take the wow👍
That's one of my all time favourite descents. Skills imnprover - I'm a better rider at the bottom than I was at the top
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After decades of only riding hardtail I've just been gifted (yesterday) a somewhat retro but pretty decent Intense full suss. I've had an illness that's kept me off physical activity for more than a year but now maybe turning a corner, fingers crossed. The first proper ride I've planned on the new bike is going to be that descent (probably on the way back from Ben Macdui). I've been thinking about it all year. I love this video. I've watched it several times over already. It's got my positive thoughts motivated, so thanks
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Well done for riding off the summit of Cairngorm. So many loose boulders. The path around the back to Macdui is decently ridable. I've pushed/carried up to the col under Caingorm to the start of it a few times.
You’ve definitely got plenty of time to get into your groove on this descent 👍
Sorry to hear you’ve not been well mate, but hopefully you can fully enjoy your new bike properly very soon 🤘
Awesome video dude and the drone footage made this! Thanks for sharing!!
So glad I got those drone shots 👌
You sir, yes you, you right there, on the ebike, you are fucking awesome. 👌✌🙌
That made me laugh and feel warm and fuzzy at the same time 😜
That's was absolutely brilliant well done mate 👍
Thanks buddy
Stunning footage and great riding 👍
Thanks David
I think you may have to do more sunrise rides now mate 😁. Look forward to the next one. Fantastic 👍
I think your right
EPIC shots on this one! Loved it! 👌🏼👌🏼
Thanks buddy
Yeah, nice stuff, Andy 🤟🏼 So much awesomeness!
Thanks Tobye
As usual man, next level stuff - awesome!
Thanks Brian
That sunset at the start is incredible, definitely one on my list for the ebike 🤘🚲⚡
Even better, it’s was the sunrise 👌
Truly awesome video Andrew. That scenery is just sick and your video captures it so well!
Thanks Kevin
Truly Inspirational stuff. Wonderful images and great riding (and dedication).
Thank you
Unreal scenery mate 👌
Breathtaking isn’t it
Fantastic video. Beautiful sunrise amazing views and awesome riding as always. Thank you.
Much appreciated 😊
Epic sunrise! Drone footage is really getting better as well! Top Job!
Good to hear Ron
What an amazing adventure and some great riding!
Thanks Ross
That was a stunning ride, great drone shots, views, sunrise & riding, what more could you want, cracking video 👍
Thanks dude👍 Looking the new name on the channel 👍
Some absolutely stunning footage 👍
Thanks James
Insanely beautiful mate. You have the best mountain riding footage in the UK. Hands down. Respect dude 🤙
You’ll go far with compliments like that Jamie 👍😊😜
Those backdrop shots were amazing in that early morning sunlight , fantastic once again and definitely looking forward to more sunrise adventures ! Nice work across that rock path section 👌
Thanks buddy
Absolutely stunning shots from the drone. Really shows the gradient that you don't get from the GoPro. Equally as impressive riding skills. Thoroughly enjoyed watching that. Hope you get the views and extra subs you deserve :-)
Thanks Mark, it’s always great when the steepness actually comes across on the camera 👍
These vids with drone footage are getting better and better. Really top stuff pal. 🤟
Andy as usual your videos are brilliant I've not been able to ride for nearly 12 months because of a knee injury and watching your videos just makes me even more determined to get back on the bike again Scotland is an amazing place and I'm definitely getting my arse up there when I'm fit again keep it going pal in my opinion yours are the best videos by far on you tube at the moment nobody compares at all 👍👍👍👍
That’s what I like to hear mate 👍
Thanks so much Andy 😊 Hang in there and stay motivated 👍
Absolutely stunning riding and awsome filming.
Thanks
Stunning job Andrew. Pretty sure I did that route in '86 starting at Loch Morlich with no suspension! As always, amazing drone shots.
Fair play mate 👏 That’s the year I was born 😜
@@McTrailRider 😮😁🚲
Early morning rises are the best, I think, that low sun and the tranquility of the land around, is priceless, another outstanding informed video as usual mate, really enjoyed watching it, ps how’s the kidneys, it was a rattler for sure by the looks of it, that bike held its own
Completely agree, these kinds of rides are great for the sole.
Kidneys survived….. just 😜
Definitely worth getting up early mate.👌. Truly fantastic riding there, looked so chunky and rough.🤙🤙🤙 The picture quality from your drone is stunning too. Keep up the good work mate.👌🤙🤙🤙🤙😁
Definitely worth the Early start 👍
Stunning location and drone footage as always .
Thank you 😊
Lived in Aviemore 10 years plus and have never seen the area looking as good as in this video! Amazing job!
I pre-booked the weather for this ride 😉
Usually I watch your videos and am amazed at the fantastic scenery and inspired to book more Scottish riding trips
Other times I watch your videos and think you’re completely nuts ! Riding boulder fields at 4am on your own in the middle of nowhere. Insane. Respect 🤙🏼
If I made the video, it all went well 😉😜 I appreciate the concern though.
Great video and drone footage
Thanks Nathan
One of the best you've ever made mate. Amazing footage, amazing scenery & amazing riding.
Massive thanks for sharing.
Isn't Scotland the dogs bollocks.
Scotland is indeed the dogs bollocks👍
mate, the effort was worth the reward. that was one of the best videos ive seen that showed the beauty of mountain biking and the effort involved. well done.
That’s what I like to hear 👍
Andrew -that was spectacular! the climb and boulders at the top were quite something - having the drone perspective really showed off the skills needed to get up and then descend that trail, the view from the top and as you rode the cliff sides were pretty mega - epic skills mate, nice one getting up early and smashing that ride :) top work
Thanks so much dude 👍
Great stuff buddy 🙂 enjoyed the video buddy 👌🚴👌
Thanks Taffy 👍
Amazing! Excellent riding and video, reminds me that I've been away from the Cairngorms far too long!
You’ll need to get that sorted David 👍
This is starting to become TV quality content Andy.
😊 thank you
Andrew you have done what ive been wanting to do since May when we were in Aviemore , my plan was the same but to head over to Bienn Macduibh all from the Lodge at the Lake .. Jealous is a complete understatement :) Fantastic images again :) thank you
Well at least you have a better idea of what to expect then 👍
Truly inspiring
Good to hear 😊
Living the dream & killin it!
Drone shots were sick as usual👌
Thanks Marty
I’ve always known Beinn Mheadhoin as Beinn Veean\Vain. Mh is generally pronounced as a V. My rule of thumb is work out the first letter and take a good run up. Ask 3 people and you’ll get 3 different answers. Top video on classic Cairngorm trails.
I’ve got it as Vivain, but yeah, Gaelic is quite tricky to learn.
If you think that was tiring on an e-bike I've hiked that in the middle of winter with my Snowboard strapped to my back :) .. Cracking views and a cracking video as always mate :)
Fair play mate, that’s hard work 👍
Beautiful mate u did awesome bruv. Love all the Vids n ridin . Thanks lad x
Thanks buddy😊
@@McTrailRider my pleasure .
That's no path that's bolder field ,what a work out well done ,I've managed a sun rise one's in the boarder's coolest thing ever.great as usual keep it up.
Definitely not all “path” but still super fun. Turns out sunrise rides are pretty awesome 👍
Did this a few weeks ago, what a fun decent.
You've touched on it before in other films, but the Access Code and what it permits you to do is a precious and rare thing in this world. MTBers are strictly coralled to bike park settings here in Tasmania (they can be excellent but they're not my bag), and if you suggest right to roam (even in outdoors fora) they either think you're a nut or a communist infiltrator. Keep up with the excellent work for my vicarious enjoyment.
It’s something I take full advantage of but never take for granted. More countries should embrace something similar.
Wow man. Just awesome.
I hiked Ben Macdui today and did the loop the way you biked. I am absolutely stunned on some of the places you take your bike. I was walking around thinking about this video and couldn't believe you rode certain areas on your bike. Good on yah!
Also, the visuals and time plus energy you're putting into your videos are showing bud. Awesome stuff keep it up.
From: Friendly neighrbourhood Canadian living in Scotland.
Thanks for the kind words man 😊
When I’m pushing up some of these sections, I don’t think I’ll be able to ride some part myself, but once you start heading down I end up being surprised at what I end up being able to do. Modern bikes have a lot to do with it to be fair.
@@McTrailRider Fair enough. Stay safe though man. Don't want to watch a video of you in a hospital.
Hit me up if you're in this area again and need a riding buddy. I'm not your level but am pushing myself as well.
Thanks for the awesome videos!
Amazing ride Andrew 🏔👊
Thanks Daniel
Brilliant effort, myself and the wife walked the exact route in reverse, did the funicular first for coffee and cake. Fantastic walk even met the Reigndeer on the way down. That really nice path wasn't there if I remember correctly, exceptionally good effort on a par with etive Beag for me. Keep on enjoying what you do, I and many others enjoy it 👍.
I’d be happy walking this route too 👍 The Etive Beag ride was so much fun 😊
Nice drone footage!
Thanks
Great video as always Andrew keep up the great work showing off the Scottish countryside. Have you ever thought about taking a boat trip over to the emerald isle and hitting the mtb trails there?
I have considered it, and will do it sometime in the future 👍
Totally awesome video. The riding was on point, the scenery was stunning. A perfect mix of POV and drone footage. The Scottish tourist board should be paying you some serious money for that.
Glad you enjoyed the mix on this one Andy 👍😊
@@McTrailRider I certainly did. Thank you.
Brilliant drone footage your best so far IMHO next time head over as if you are heading to Macdui then head back towards the car park above the Lairig Ghru on the Miadan path. Adds great views of the Lairig Ghru and an even bigger descent not that you need one 😂 ❤️🏴
This was my loop with Macdui added in but not in the same league as your footage though 😂😂😂
czcams.com/video/HS31QxTLlug/video.html
I may very well do just that next time, thanks for the info 👍
Nice riding Andrew, my arms hurt just watching going through some of them rough sections!
Certainly a good work out 😜
Wow what an absolute stunning day and ride 😱❤️👍. I’ve only ever done the Cairngorms in winter and climbed in the Coires, usually in a pure white out 😳. Also I know know where I get the phrase scary biscuits from. Must be from my childhood at school/living in Scotland. I use the phrase all the time and it confuses my English friends 🤣. Also remember ginger nuts are the scariest of them all 😉. Bloody awesome video Andrew 👏👏👏
Classic Scottish banter right there 😜
Coire an t-Sneachda is probably one of my favourite places in the Cairngorms. Walking into the bottom of the corrie and scrambling up the goat track is lovely. Not sure i'd have the bottle to cycle round the top!
It’s not ugly😍
"There is a trail, I promise. Just follow the, uh, piles of rocks."
Not all paths are the same 😜
Awesome!
Cheers dude
@@McTrailRider 😊
From one Andy to another, what amazing weather you had !!
What fantastic riding ; what's the travel on your pivot Emtb ? Definitely on the one to do list !!
I'm just about to get an e- mtb, I'm going for either Santa Cruz " Bullit " or the aggressive trail ; Orbea Rise " I've demoed the Rise & if I buy get a range extender availability is now !! in the next 2 weeks I'm going to demo the" Bullit "
Great video work ! Great drone shots Andy ! Love your content ; your work deserves 100,000 subs !!!! 👌👍🌲🌲🚵🌲🌲🏞️☀️😎
Hey Andy👋 My Pivot is 140mm rear travel.
What you decide on very much depends on your kind of riding. I could be tempted by either of your options, but I do prefer the idea of the Orbea.
Made that look easy
Glad it looked that way 👍
We stayed at Glenmore on Loch Morlich when you filmed this.
I tried to get my daughter out for a cycle but for many reasons it didn't happen.
My dream biking terrain but scuppered buy life.
Great footage of what I want to do.
Jealous big time.
Being a grown up sucks sometimes 😜
Cool route. I think I''ll restrict to up and back!
I’d probably do an out and back next time to be fair.
Top vid as always Andrew, what a sky!
Any chance you can do a review of the roof tent, I'm tempted (and did you get rid of the Mobile Home?)
Thinking of selling the roof tent tbh (nothing wrong with it, just changed my setup) do want manage a video on it.
I sold the Motorhome last year as it wasn’t practical doing multiple short trips on the small roads in Scotland.
@@McTrailRider cheers, yep, same dilemma as me then, T6 is perfect for getting into all the hidden areas, but not so great with 2 adults and EMTB's, and I'm put off the roof tent, loud enough in the van when it was lashing it down on the Isle of Skye!
Looks like a paaaaaaaaaaaatth... sweaty palms!
😂😂
stunning views and the riding looks amazing !! you'll have to come and stay at my b and b in Afan and ill show you around the trails 👌😊
I could be tempted 👍
@@McTrailRider message me @emtb&b and we'll have a chat 🙂
I hope I get to Cairngorm one day. Looked it up couple of years ago seen some photos looked great. But o Your videos it's even more stunning! Could You tell Andrew, about how long did the climb took? I just wonder roughly how long it could take me on normal bike
The climb probably only took me about 30 minutes to the first peak. I’d allow 2 hours for a regular bike though.
What a ride! Could you remind me what bike and suspension your using? That’s nothing short of a huge advert for the rig. You recommend the ride rightly, but only if you’re riding comparable rig with the skills to match. Wow. If the bike brand isn’t a full on sponsor, they should be.
Thanks Micheal, I’m riding my Pivot Shuttle in this video which is a great bike, but I have no connection with Pivot at all.
My main bike is a Deviate Highlander and I do get support from them. It’s a very capable rig indeed👍
@@McTrailRider you always have to watch out for those deviate Highlanders. Historically they’ve often caused trouble. Especially for the English. 🤪
Incredible, how on earth did you manage 13:08 - 13:23?? great vid
I’ve no idea, didn’t actually expect to manage it.
Great scenery again. What do you think about the roof tent?Pros and cons, recommend it?
I really like it, it’s super convenient and it’s always there. They are expensive though and your mpg’s do take a hit though.
@@McTrailRider well I'm on the lookout for a bigger van but the cost of converting it compared to tentbox with my smaller van. I like the idea of taking it off and still having a "van"
@@hikingbikingscotland1267 that was my reasoning for getting one.
I’ve just changed my setup, so may be selling my roof tent if your interested?
It’s a James Baroud Evasion in black.
@@McTrailRider is that the one that's on your van just now? I thought it was a Tentbox
@@hikingbikingscotland1267 yep the one in this video, it’s a James Baroud, meant to be better than a tentbox.
Some effort at 13:05 :) Pretty sure I pushed that a few weeks ago...
I surprised myself with that section to be honest.
Thoughts on how the climb might be on a hardtail? Impossible? ahah
It’s totally doable, low gear and a steady pace will see you through👍
@@McTrailRider Lovely to hear. Look forward to getting up there!
Turbo all the way for me just take 2 batteries
I think I would have actually manage turbo the whole way in one battery on this one, but only just.
Is it doable on hard tail?
Yep
Sick video dude 👌
Thanks dude