Glenlivet MTB - Scotland's MUST VISIT Riding Location!

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  • @invertrialsbiker9391
    @invertrialsbiker9391 2 роки тому +13

    Massive thanks for the shout out Jamie 🙌 Glenlivet is so good now with all the additional trails they have added over the past while. Another awesome video pal 😃🤟

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  2 роки тому +3

      Thanks Neil. Happy to give you a shout out. You've got a great channel on the go 👍

  • @scottmo31
    @scottmo31 4 місяці тому +1

    Hi mate I’ve spoken with you before when I said I worked beside bike shop that built your bike. Well today I did glenlivet. Omg best track ever for me. Oh and the builders of it and tarland are going to be doing one beside my home town of Huntly. I can’t wait. Pump track already built.

  • @garioch_gravel_rider7376
    @garioch_gravel_rider7376 2 роки тому +2

    Awesome vid mate! Glenlivet is a great place to progress.... fair play for hitting the gap!!

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  2 роки тому

      Cheers dude. Couldn't agree more. We need some trail centres like this in the Borders 👍

  • @thefoolonthhill
    @thefoolonthhill 2 роки тому +1

    Brilliant video. The more I see of this place the more I want to go. After a too long spell out of the MTB scene I've got a lot of your vids to catch up on. Just as exciting 🤟😎 kinda 😝

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  2 роки тому

      Thanks Neil. Cheers for the positive comment. I want to get back there myself!

  • @bigstoozeradventures
    @bigstoozeradventures 2 роки тому +1

    That was an incredible watch Top entertainment as usual. I think there are some nice 'steady' trails up there for an 'old' gimmer like me so I will give that a visit when I go to Aviemore for a week. Cheers. Stoozer. 🤠

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks man. I appreciate that. Definitely worth a visit if you are in Aviemore mate 😁

  • @jamieroe5292
    @jamieroe5292 2 роки тому +2

    I started riding mtb last year and found myself on Scottish road trip with Glenlivet on my list.
    I did the long res trail and my mind was blown.
    I didnt get time to hit these but yku have just got me well excited to get back there next month and riiiide!

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  2 роки тому +2

      Yes mate 👍 I'm so glad you've found mountain biking. I think you will love the new blue trail for sure! Enjoy mate 🤙

  • @jamespaterson6550
    @jamespaterson6550 2 роки тому +1

    Love Glenlivet, you hit the nail on the head when you say its inclusive, nothing better than to be there when sun is out and it's got a Brilliant chilled vibe and a tidy wee cafe,bike wash plenty of parking and all the money for parking goes towards the trails.well done to the team there as they've been busy over winter building new trails and its paid off .

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  2 роки тому +1

      It has paid off. More places need to take this approach in my opinion. A place where you can take the family and experience challenge for everyone ❤️

  • @T00NS101
    @T00NS101 2 роки тому +1

    Well done for hitting that jump 🙌🏻👊🏻👊🏻

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  2 роки тому

      Thanks James. I was bricking it for sure 🙈🙈🙈

  • @stewartleese5052
    @stewartleese5052 2 роки тому +1

    Good for you getting the nerve up to attempt and clear the jump. Good on you.

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks Stewart. I wish we had some jumps where I ride as it is something I'd really like to improve on. I was really pleased nonetheless. Cheers for taking the time to comment mate 👍

    • @stewartleese5052
      @stewartleese5052 2 роки тому +1

      @@streetpigeonmtb I’m 59 and just started to do some drops but gap jumps and probably jumps in general may never be my thing and that’s ok because I’m still riding and enjoying it

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  2 роки тому +1

      Definitely. It's good to progress to new stuff, however it has to be balanced with enjoyment and risk. The problem with a big gap, or anything gnarly, is that you could take yourself out of the game for weeks and months. None of us want that!

  • @rocketman_jcm
    @rocketman_jcm 2 роки тому +1

    Nice vid! Good to get a ride in with you both. Hope to see you back soon 🤟

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  2 роки тому

      Nice one James! It's a great place. Hopefully this vid spreads the word even more. I'll deffo be back. I can't wait to see how the place continues to develop 🤙

  • @mcyoon77
    @mcyoon77 2 роки тому +1

    Nice to see my local(ish) make an appearance. Watching 12-14 year olds from Wolkpax club whipping over that gap like it’s nothing tells me the sport has such a future in Scotland.

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  2 роки тому +1

      Cheers man. I love that the youths can show us exactly how it's done. Every generation elevates the sport eh? 🙌

    • @mcyoon77
      @mcyoon77 2 роки тому +1

      @@streetpigeonmtb they really do, given the right opportunity. Also good to see an ‘old guy’ making the gap. It’s my own mountain to climb too. Rover gap at Fort bill done, but the height off that gap jump weirds me out a bit.

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  2 роки тому

      I know what you mean. It seems really high and steep! I kind of want to go back and do it again... Although part of me feels like it's ticked off 🙈

  • @rhettetherington1351
    @rhettetherington1351 2 роки тому +1

    Brilliant. Good on you for even attempting thst jump.

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks man. I deffo needed my big-boy pants for that cheeky wee number 🙈

  • @markyp1965
    @markyp1965 2 роки тому +1

    I visited Glenlivet when I was staying in Fort William the week before the August Bank Holiday. Only got to ride the red trail, due to arriving there later than expected (Highways lorry had toppled into a ditch, blocking the road into the estate, meaning a 40 minute detour).
    Really enjoyed the red trail, some fast flowing descents, although there was a little too much fire road climbing. Would definitely go back for another visit.

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  2 роки тому

      Nice. I've yet to complete the whole red, I'd heard mixed reviews of it. I'd really recommend the short session trails though. They are incredible fun!

  • @TWOWHEELFIX
    @TWOWHEELFIX 2 роки тому +1

    Great video of Glenlivet. Congratulations on doing that gap jump man it looks a fair auld size on the GoPro so must be crazy in real life. Inver trials rider has a great channel too. I'm looking forward to getting back up there. Cheers 👊🍻

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  2 роки тому +1

      No problem at all mate. Thanks for the kind words as well man. It's very much appreciated. Hope you make it up there soon 🤙

  • @stuartholdsworth7719
    @stuartholdsworth7719 2 роки тому +1

    I needed that, been a rough few weeks for me, illness and bmx commitments have kept me off the bike. Need to get some pedalling in before I’m up your way in a few weeks.

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  2 роки тому +1

      Sorry to hear that pal. Glad you got a chance to put your feet up and see the vid. Hopefully I'll be about when you are up 👍

  • @rmc9189
    @rmc9189 2 роки тому +1

    New trails look good, be good to get across sometime. Well done hitting that jump!

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  2 роки тому +1

      Cheers pal. It's a very hardtail friendly place as well. I should've brought both bikes... Then again, it's a good excuse to visit again!

  • @wayneemslie8904
    @wayneemslie8904 2 роки тому +1

    Used to go to Glenlivet but thought the trails were a bit like 7stanes but fantastic to hear that there's some natural stuff going in - hopefully some more will be cut. Have to admit I dislike flow trails with a passion - we're back in Wellington NZ and all of the new trails being built are flow or what's being called "flow-tech" (BS IMO) to the detriment of natural trails. You hit the nail on head though with having a variety of trails - a blended approach for all abilities and tastes. If you haven't checked out some Rotorua videos you should - it's the ultimate "blended" biking location as there's so much choice from beginner/family trails to hardcore enduro rootfests. Good to shout out @Inver Trails Biker as he's got a real rich seem of riding videos there. Thanks for posting Jamie and great to put Glenlivet back on the map as I love it around that area.

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  2 роки тому

      Thanks Wayne. Really interesting to hear your perspective. It definitely sounds like you can have too much of one thing so variety has to be the way to go. I dearly hope the 7 Stanes get some development. I also hope that Forestry let the trail associations take the lead on the natural stuff. Here is hoping the holy grail of inclusive locations can happen. I fear the 7 stanes and Tweed Valley are going to get left behind at this rate. Cheers for the heads up on Rotura.
      Cheers again for taking time to watch and comment 👍

  • @charlesslwilson
    @charlesslwilson 2 роки тому +1

    What a great day out buddy!

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  2 роки тому +1

      Cheers pal. It was just a great time on the bike. Great company, awesome trails. All good 😁😁😁

  • @alanmorton8459
    @alanmorton8459 2 роки тому +1

    As usual a great vid that showcases another brilliant location. I rode there not long after it opened (around 2014) and the trails did not look like that!! Looks like a lot of good work has been put into the area to keep it fresh. Well done for the gap jump!!

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  2 роки тому +1

      Cheers Alan. It's a great wee place and undoubtedly it is somewhere that is seeing financial input that is allowing trail development. I'm hoping this is a blueprint for a lot more Scottish locations as many of the current centres are quite tired affairs. Cheers for the gap jump positivity! I was stoked with that. Hope you are good mate 🤙

  • @garyhutchin
    @garyhutchin 2 роки тому +1

    Another great video man. I'll definitely be visting Glenlivet soon, up in Morayshire in August so definitely going to take a trip along. Cheers!

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  2 роки тому

      Cheers Gary. Worth a trip for sure. That blue trail is pure fun!

  • @Clarkyboy101
    @Clarkyboy101 2 роки тому +1

    Great day out - Pizza well deserved !

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  2 роки тому

      Cheers mate. It was good to have you on wingman duties. Flying on the Forge dude!

  • @lewisrd75
    @lewisrd75 2 роки тому +1

    Great upload, great riding and great trails 👌

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  2 роки тому

      Cheers so much mate. That's appreciated. Glad you enjoyed it 😊

  • @LECMTB
    @LECMTB 2 роки тому +1

    Great video thanks Jamie, was super useful as I am planning a trip to Scotland and will be in that area so will now defo check out this trail centre :)

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  2 роки тому

      That's excellent. I'm glad the vid was helpful. Let me know how you get on if you visit it 👍

  • @Model6780
    @Model6780 2 роки тому +1

    That looks really good there .Nice wee video well done on the double jump 👏 👍 keep up the good work

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks Callum. That's kind of you bud. That double is an intimidating wee number so I was pretty pleased with it!

    • @Model6780
      @Model6780 2 роки тому +1

      @@streetpigeonmtb it looked like you took it easy .Next time be easier I'm sure .looks a rad place.it would be good to see more tweed Valley trail investment as there's such a vast forrest to work with

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  2 роки тому +1

      I totally agree Callum. The Tweed Valley is held together by unofficial trails builders and the work of the Trail Association. I really hope FLS recognise the economic potential at their feet and do something with it.

  • @francomcsherrypostalteammt2196
    @francomcsherrypostalteammt2196 2 роки тому +1

    Looks like you've got your mojo back mate!! 😁👍 well done for hitting the jump!! Great to hear and see your enthusiasm back and shining thro pure street pigeon style 🙌 I love it up there might need to see of the postal team fancy it this weekend.

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks buddy. Yeah, the mojo is well and truly back bud. I've stopped focusing on filming and just been getting out. This was the first time putting the camera on in a month! I was buzzing riding those trails. The blue is a wee inclusive work of art!

  • @BEnji4
    @BEnji4 2 роки тому +1

    Amazed you did that gap jump as I haven't seen you do much jumping (again probably due to the lack of jumps in the borders)

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  2 роки тому

      Thanks mate. I can do a little jumping but you are spot on... there's just nothing really down this way. It's a shame as I'd love to progress with jumping 👍

  • @ParkLeaf
    @ParkLeaf 2 роки тому +1

    Love it cheers for the vid ❤

  • @rhidiand
    @rhidiand 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for highlighting that 7 stanes needs some maintenance. So true. Can 7 stanes not re-invest some of their parking income into trail maintenance?

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  2 роки тому

      Mate, I've tried to keep quiet about my feeling towards the 7 Stanes, but the frustration has got too much. I think we all need to be kicking up a fuss before the South of Scotland falls behind. The health and economical benefits are too great to loose! Here's hoping they listen 🤞🤞🤞

  • @TrailTrackerSwitzerland
    @TrailTrackerSwitzerland 2 роки тому +1

    Great Video Jamie. That drift-pack looks amazing. Kudos for hitting that jump as well. I know exactly how much nerve it takes to hit gaps for the first time. If you want some jump practice you definitely need to make it over to some Swiss bike parks this summer. I am definitely no jumping god, but I could tow you into a few tasty features for sure!

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks Darren. The Swiss bike parks sound incredible. I will get over at some points that's a promise. And I will take you up on the offer of a tow!

    • @TrailTrackerSwitzerland
      @TrailTrackerSwitzerland 2 роки тому +1

      @@streetpigeonmtb You might want to watch this before you agree to that tow. ua-cam.com/video/SnOvQFOd0-8/v-deo.html
      In the meantime I've hit number 4 a few times and am much more comfortable with it though.

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  2 роки тому

      Ha ha. This will be tonight's viewing I suspect!

  • @rossridesmtb7497
    @rossridesmtb7497 2 роки тому +1

    Great stuff!

  • @kevinwood8021
    @kevinwood8021 2 роки тому +1

    Great VLOG as per, many of us will add it to our must visit locations. Great to see you have bigger Cahonas than your rear shock🤣🤙

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  2 роки тому +1

      😆😆😆 Only slightly bigger! Cheers man. I'd deffo recommend it. The blue is outstanding 💙

  • @LauraJaneWeeTamMTB
    @LauraJaneWeeTamMTB 2 роки тому +4

    “Just remember you’re a wuss Jamie” then goes and smashes it on the first run up 🤣 well done! Glenlivet looks fantastic! I can’t wait to get here 😃

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  2 роки тому

      Ha ha, thanks! I do surprise myself occasionally! Let me know when you are heading. I have unfinished business with a drop 🙈

    • @teequinny8179
      @teequinny8179 2 роки тому +1

      Enitttt, made me chuckle. Fair play lad, sent it 👌🏽👍🏽

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  2 роки тому

      Cheers man 👍

  • @judewoodward122
    @judewoodward122 2 роки тому +1

    Nice jump on that orange line mate, wicked. Don't suppose you could tell me how long it took you to ride all that?

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  2 роки тому

      I'd say that's probably 2.5 hours, maybe 3. Really difficult to remember! Cheers for the comment 👍

  • @hairyswearymountainbiker3182
    @hairyswearymountainbiker3182 2 роки тому +1

    Mate, I think you have just convinced me to get my ass to glenlivet. That looks amazing, and funnily enough, much closer for me to get there than you 😉 keep it up dude

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  2 роки тому +1

      Nice one. You should defo go. The blue is so much fun and the orange is grand. I defo think Han Solo (the natural trail) is worth finding. Enjoy mate 😁

  • @Model6780
    @Model6780 2 роки тому +1

    Hi you know glentress well .I'm really curious to a run I can't find the start off lol 🙃. When you come off matrix and ride along the road I notice a run on the right with a sheepish exit to finish just before ponduro .do you know the name of it please and where it starts .many thanks. I reckon its good 👍

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  2 роки тому

      Hey mate. I think you can't find it because it's hiding in plain sight! The steepish exit that brings you out about 5-10m before the Ponduro start is The Bitch (Black Trail Centre trail). A lot of people forget the black crosses back over the red so you don't expect it to come out there.

    • @Model6780
      @Model6780 2 роки тому +1

      Thanks when we do black we do double x then ewok village should we go across the road a bit more at start of double x

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  2 роки тому +1

      Na. Just come out of Double X then head along the road. Don't take your first left to Lombard Street (red), but continue along the fire road for about 300m and you'll be there 👍

    • @Model6780
      @Model6780 2 роки тому +1

      Thanks

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  2 роки тому

      No problem at all. It's one of the best sections of trail centre in my opinion 👍

  • @malkywilcs1963
    @malkywilcs1963 2 роки тому +1

    Fair play doing that double I bottled it 🤣 it's alot bigger in person

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  2 роки тому

      Cheers mate. That's always the problem eh? I see stuff on GoPro all the time that looks so easy then I get there and bottle it 😆 It's a pretty intimidating double in real life 🙈

    • @malkywilcs1963
      @malkywilcs1963 2 роки тому +1

      @@streetpigeonmtbI might go up this weekend and just go for it 🤣. yeah go pro really don't show you what it's like everything looks easy when it's far from it sometimes.

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  2 роки тому

      Do it! 🤙

  • @MTB_Trekker
    @MTB_Trekker 2 роки тому +1

    Nice vid Jamie, looks OK there! What gloves do you wear?

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks mate. It's such a good place. I ride with Endura MT500 gloves mate. They are awesome 👌

    • @MTB_Trekker
      @MTB_Trekker 2 роки тому +1

      @@streetpigeonmtb they the ones with D30 in them?

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  2 роки тому

      @@MTB_Trekker I don't think so... let me see if I can find a link...

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  2 роки тому

      You are right! They are the D30 ones:
      www.sigmasports.com/item/Endura/MT500-D30-Gloves/SZV5?co=GBR&cu=GBP&glCountry=GB&id=1352854&ds_eid=700000001845766&ds_e=GOOGLE&ds_c=UK_EN_Profit_Google_Shopping_All+Users_Low-Value&ds_cid=71700000095570458&ds_ag=Low+Value+Ad+Group&ds_agid=58700007837067284&ds_k=PRODUCT_GROUP&ds_kid=92700071238485286&ds_kids=p71238485286&gclid=Cj0KCQjw1tGUBhDXARIsAIJx01kM2JpKcRuNmZ53eVGjxqbBEgD21835GXtbnZNzttxJp5zIio4qT-gaAou4EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

  • @MacRaceyMTB
    @MacRaceyMTB 2 роки тому +1

    Sick video brotha 👌🏻
    Great wee place, be good to see more from them in the future in regards to uplifts 😅
    (Edit) Forgot to say, big up for sending the gap, it’s sizeable 🤙🏻

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks Archie. It's a great place and I'm hoping more trail centres take note. Cheers bud 👍

  • @TeddyChap
    @TeddyChap 2 роки тому +1

    If you think 7 Staines are bad you should see some of the trail centres in England. Seems to me Forest England don’t want mountain bikers. There happy to allow a few risk free trails and pocket the money they bring in. My local forest for example is massive with a building community but has 1 trail.

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  2 роки тому

      Crazy, isn't it. What annoys me is that the forestry in Scotland and England are publicly owned. They need to move on with the times. There is actually more capital to be made from the biking than the trees in some of our forests so why not advantage everyone by being a bit more progressive? Crazy times mate.

    • @TeddyChap
      @TeddyChap 2 роки тому +1

      @@streetpigeonmtb Couldn’t agree more mate, It’s very annoying.

  • @oscarshepherd2524
    @oscarshepherd2524 Рік тому +1

    where abouts is han solo? its not on trailforks

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  Рік тому

      Hi mate. I think they've changed the name to 'The Grey Area' 👍

  • @DizRidesMtb
    @DizRidesMtb 2 роки тому +1

    Ur not a wuss jst do it lol . Well maybe lol oj. Awesome dude great trails n vids hahaha 😂😂

  • @Ry_Rides
    @Ry_Rides 2 роки тому +1

    Looks great but 6.5 hours drive for me!

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  2 роки тому

      Ouch! Fair enough mate. That's pushing it. It's amazing but not 6.5 hours amazing. Maybe you could tag it on as part of a trip though.
      I found the 3.5 hours each way pretty tiring 🙃

  • @janeblogs324
    @janeblogs324 2 роки тому +1

    Video starts at 2:50

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  2 роки тому

      Yeah. The trail footage starts at 2 minutes 50. I've added chapters to help people navigate the video. Thanks for commenting 👍