Thanks Andrew! That's really kind of you. Thanks again for such a cracking day. I was so pleased you were lead riding, especially on that black 🙈. I would love to go back there and learn the trail. Do you know the enduro trails well? That is on the list too! 😁
I would absolutely love to go to Laggan Wolftrax, never been but definitely been on my radar for some time now, some skilful riding over the rock gardens looked v. techy, thanks for sharing! 😁🤙
I love the look of the tech trail. Lots of fun. Just got back from 7 days in Moab and you would love some of the rock gardens there! Portal has the pucker factor of a cliff drop on one side for most of the ride. Keep on making great content. I may have to come up there and ride with you when I get over to the UK in the fall! Cheers from Canada.
Awesome man. Moab sounds incredible. I would love to get out and ride out there. Give me a shout when you are over mate. If I'm about I would happily give you a tour of some of the trails 👍
Thanks Jay! For a trail centre, the trails are fantastic. Most of Scotland's amazing trails are unofficial but these are excellent. See you on the trails today 🤙
Love, love , LOVE Laggan. I had my Hello Dave hardtail there last year and it's epic. I'm loving riding my hardtail this year. Did Ben Ledi on it last week and it performed brilliantly.
@@jameshutcheson6184 I sold my commencal meta as I was so happy with the Dave. Starting to think about another full sus now though. Can't choose between the Bird AM9 or Aether 9
Looks like the journey up to Laggan was worth it, some change going from the hard tail to the etchic!! Next time your up you have to get yourself over to the other side of the road, you will love it. Great vid and glad to see your enjoying your riding.
Ah nice dude. I'm hoping to finally meet you in person at some point! I need to get back to Fort Bill at some point... So many places to ride eh?! Enjoy dude 👍
There is definitely something addictive about a hardtail. Maybe it's the fact you seem to have way more influence on the way it rides, or the fact it forces you into picking better lines. I dunno, but it's great fun 🤣 Top vid as per 👍
Could also be that for riders of a certain age we learned to shred on a hardtail! I remember my first proper bike - a Trek 7000zx with Rockshox Indy XC forks 🤣 happy days
Great to see you enjoying the contrast in the bikes and having fun. If there's one thing my eeb does is make me smile. Definitely putting that place on my riding list too, looks epic! Thanks 👍🙏👍
Amazing vid Jamie , this place looks fantastic with a bit of everything. Definitely something we may need to look at visiting when on our Scottish tour 🤣
Thanks mate. There is actually a load of off-piste stuff over the road as well! I've not been but by all accounts it's great. I'll try and get some footage there for you guys later in the year 👍
Hard not to have enthusiasm for Laggan and you certainly displayed it here. Hope it has replenished your missing motivation. Have you ever tried the stuff across the road? If not, get McTR to show you next time.
Another awesome video Jamie. I've been up there once many moons ago, trails look amazing, better than I remember them, defo need to get back up for a visit this year. Thanks for filming, Andy
Cheers David. It was nice having Andrew in front. He's very strong on the rocks. I was pleased with my riding that day for sure. Hope you are good bud 👍
@@streetpigeonmtb I am good mate . Not been out on the bike much in the last month its been a shit month for me one thing after another. All good now hopefully get out on Saturday for a few hours cheers mate
Thanks Leila! I'm really pleased you are happy with the vid and the way Laggan comes across. It's a really special place IMO. I will defo be back in 2022 👍
Not gonna lie Jamie, I havnt seen a vid where u seem to be smiling or as happy as this one. Don't know if its the eeeb or the trails or a mixture of both but keep it up. Lack of motivation for whatever reason is a serious head game. Finding ur passion again is key
Both! Thank you so much. I had an amazing time and I am so pleased that came across in the video. I feel like i've maybe burnt myself out a bit trying to make videos and grow the channel - trying to do weekly edits whilst having a job, kids and keeping fit is tough. I think I need to go back to making videos for the hell of it which maybe means a few less videos but a bit more stoke! Thanks so much for the positive words and for taking time to comment. It is very much appreciated.
@@streetpigeonmtb I feel you bud, kids work,bike life balance is ridiculously hard. Fully agree with you on making vids for the hell of it tho, your channel will grow because of you. So start having fun. I'd rather see full on Stoke and smiles on a vid than anything else. I rode my locals a lot in the past few months like Bowhill and yair etc purely to find my smile again, and now I have and trails are drier, my speed and my addiction to riding has came back 100% keep on smiling bud.. it goes a long way.
Brilliant dude! I'm so pleased you enjoyed it and found it... YT completely buried the video last night, it basically had no views. Then early this morning it got decent views. UA-cam makes no sense anymore 🤦♂️
@@streetpigeonmtb Ah man that sucks. Yeah I never got a notification and spotted it in my recommended vids this morning - hopefully just a one off! Can't be missing my weekly fix 😅
Another great video. Only been to Laggan once and there was about a foot of snow. Definitely plan to go back this year. That big rock slab looks much more intimidating in the flesh.
Quality video! I was up at laggan last week and the new bottom section of the orange trail is soo good! You will definitely need to get back up and try out the complete trail!
Nice one Josh. I was gutted it was closed whilst I was there... Good excuse for another visit though! Cheers for taking time to comment with the positivity mate. Very much appreciated 👍
Cracking video as always Jamie. You may have felt lacking in motivation but it really didn’t show - the enthusiasm you have for your riding comes out in spades. So glad you liked Laggan. It’s small but packs a powerful punch. Keep ‘em coming!
Thank you Simon! That means a lot. I think it proves just how important MTB is for my mental health! I love how being on a bike makes everything feel good. It was awesome to ride such different bikes as well. Variety is the spice of life and all that! Thanks for your positivity and for taking time to comment 👍
@@streetpigeonmtb I think most in the MTB community would echo that. Whatever & wherever we ride, whatever goals we set ourselves, just getting out on the bike lifts our spirits, makes us happier and, in general, puts a massive positive tick in the mental health box.
Great video as always Jamie, that looks a pretty fab place and a bit intense on the HT 😎. Plus I guess technically you can now add prototype bike development tester to your CV 😁
Wow looks amazing. What a fantastic video. It's great to see you enjoying the trails and really comes across in your video and the commentary. Brilliant mate.
I'd probably have to agree with you. I'd struggle to name a red route that is better or more fun. I have to say the Ethic brought that black to life! It's an incredible piece of kit. Are you based near Laggan?
@@streetpigeonmtb nah man, I’m in Glasgow (central belter comment on your Bird Facebook post under my real name). Will be hitting Laggan in June on route up to Aviemore for a few days. Can’t wait to try the improvements at the bottom section.
Aw man, they look so good eh. I'm hoping to get some more riding up there, especially with Clark opening his shop there 👍Enjoy mate. Hopefully bump into you on the trails at some point 🤙
@@streetpigeonmtb Great to hear Clark is taking on the shop. Will defo pop in when I’m there! Keep posting the great vids Jamie. Between you and Andrew it’s great watching for us with zero motivation right now 😭
Awesome trails and great riding. Great to see out and loving the bike. Motivation comes and goes, sometimes you just have to go with it. If you you truly love doing something you always come back to it.
Wise words mate. I think the motivation rollercoaster is something so many of us ride. I know I'll be right back on it soon enough. Hope you are all well mate 👍
@@streetpigeonmtb put out a shout, I'm sure some of us would come along for the ride, like Andrew's Patreon rides? You'd 'almost' have to drive past my house to get there.... I'm sure I could be tempted out for a day of riding....
Cheers! I'm glad you've seen another one! Gracias por la comunicación! That was a really cool day for sure. To be able to ride a hardtail and e-bike on the same day was fun.
Excellent video as always Jamie👍 The extra work you put in with the b-roll and music makes your videos stand out 🤘
Thanks Andrew! That's really kind of you. Thanks again for such a cracking day. I was so pleased you were lead riding, especially on that black 🙈. I would love to go back there and learn the trail. Do you know the enduro trails well? That is on the list too! 😁
@@streetpigeonmtb I know them relatively well, as in, I know where they are.
@@McTrailRider that'll do for you being lead then 😜
I would absolutely love to go to Laggan Wolftrax, never been but definitely been on my radar for some time now, some skilful riding over the rock gardens looked v. techy, thanks for sharing! 😁🤙
Cheers Gary. I hope you make it there one day! I appreciate you taking time to comment 👍
I love the look of the tech trail. Lots of fun. Just got back from 7 days in Moab and you would love some of the rock gardens there! Portal has the pucker factor of a cliff drop on one side for most of the ride. Keep on making great content. I may have to come up there and ride with you when I get over to the UK in the fall! Cheers from Canada.
Awesome man. Moab sounds incredible. I would love to get out and ride out there. Give me a shout when you are over mate. If I'm about I would happily give you a tour of some of the trails 👍
My two favourite youtubers, riding my favourite trail! So stoked about getting back to Laggan in a few months for the first time in about 5 years!
That's awesome mate! Thanks for the kind words. Bet you can't wait to get back. I hope you have a great time upon your return 🤙
I love Laggan so much! Well worth the climb! Next time I do the black!
Brilliant. The climbs are tough eh? So pleased you found the video. Hope you enjoyed it 😊
I've only been once, on my old 26" wheel 456 hardtail. I remember that staircase around the 17 minute mark. Vividly.
😆 I bet you do. Respect for doing it. That would be a totally different ball game on a 26" HT 🙈🙈🙈
@@streetpigeonmtb it was a long time ago!
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Awesome Jamie - great to see you and Andrew 🙌🏻
You too fella 👍
What a beautiful bike 👌🙂
Riding looks awesome up there. Btw subscribed🙂
Thanks Jay! For a trail centre, the trails are fantastic. Most of Scotland's amazing trails are unofficial but these are excellent. See you on the trails today 🤙
What a video really enjoyed it as per keep it youre content is great jamie
Thanks Darren. That's really kind of you bud 👍
Nice video. Laggan is a great place, love it.
Thanks man. Pleased you liked the video. Is Laggan your local?
Love, love , LOVE Laggan. I had my Hello Dave hardtail there last year and it's epic. I'm loving riding my hardtail this year. Did Ben Ledi on it last week and it performed brilliantly.
Aw wow! Ben Ledi is great. HTs can achieve so much eh? My legs give up way before the hardtail does!
Another Hello Dave rider! Some bike innit?
It's a mega bike! I ride a privateer 161 as well and I consider it the hardtail version. Slack and long. It's a tank of a bike
@@jameshutcheson6184 I sold my commencal meta as I was so happy with the Dave. Starting to think about another full sus now though. Can't choose between the Bird AM9 or Aether 9
I think you might as well go AM9. That way you've got all the bases covered 🤙
Looks like the journey up to Laggan was worth it, some change going from the hard tail to the etchic!!
Next time your up you have to get yourself over to the other side of the road, you will love it. Great vid and glad to see your enjoying your riding.
Thanks Alan. It turned into such a varied day and I loved it. When you next on the mainland?
Think I will try and get to Fort William on Monday 4th for a bit of gondola 🚠 action!
Ah nice dude. I'm hoping to finally meet you in person at some point! I need to get back to Fort Bill at some point... So many places to ride eh?! Enjoy dude 👍
Yes a very happy man there nice vid mate c u next wk
Thanks pal. Glad you enjoyed the video 🤙
There is definitely something addictive about a hardtail. Maybe it's the fact you seem to have way more influence on the way it rides, or the fact it forces you into picking better lines. I dunno, but it's great fun 🤣
Top vid as per 👍
Yeah mate. They are awesome. Cheers dude!
Plus, that feeling when you're faster than yer pals on their full sus bikes....is priceless!!!!
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Could also be that for riders of a certain age we learned to shred on a hardtail! I remember my first proper bike - a Trek 7000zx with Rockshox Indy XC forks 🤣 happy days
I loved the Indy XC. Always wanted the Judys though 😍
Great to see you enjoying the contrast in the bikes and having fun. If there's one thing my eeb does is make me smile.
Definitely putting that place on my riding list too, looks epic! Thanks 👍🙏👍
No problem at all. I don't think anyone can deny the fun of an ebike 🤙💯
Amazing vid Jamie , this place looks fantastic with a bit of everything. Definitely something we may need to look at visiting when on our Scottish tour 🤣
Thanks mate. There is actually a load of off-piste stuff over the road as well! I've not been but by all accounts it's great. I'll try and get some footage there for you guys later in the year 👍
@@streetpigeonmtb good man! You're selling it 😂😂✌🏻
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Hard tail? Yeah nah give me the e bike any day. Love the Scottish trails.
Ha ha. Hardtails are a load of fun... Ebikes are amazing though! 👏
Enjoyed the video thanks. Laggans brilliant isn’t it. Clark showed me the Etchic in the Pitfichie shop a couple weeks ago, looks a beast.
It's a total beast. I cannot get over how planted the rear end is. I wonder if Dan at Bird would let me strap a Rock Shox Boxxer to it? DHeeB 😲😆
Hard not to have enthusiasm for Laggan and you certainly displayed it here. Hope it has replenished your missing motivation. Have you ever tried the stuff across the road? If not, get McTR to show you next time.
Thank you. I haven't been across the road but fully expect to make it there some time this year. I can't wait mate!
Another awesome video Jamie. I've been up there once many moons ago, trails look amazing, better than I remember them, defo need to get back up for a visit this year. Thanks for filming, Andy
Cheers mate. I was the same, hadn't been there for years. It's a tough trail centre with some tough routes but it is really enjoyable. Cheers mate 👍
Great video Jamie . Confident bit of riding on those trails from both of you👍
Cheers David. It was nice having Andrew in front. He's very strong on the rocks. I was pleased with my riding that day for sure. Hope you are good bud 👍
@@streetpigeonmtb I am good mate . Not been out on the bike much in the last month its been a shit month for me one thing after another. All good now hopefully get out on Saturday for a few hours cheers mate
Hope you do. It's frustrating when that happens. Hope when you do get out that enjoyment comes right back 👍
@@streetpigeonmtb Thanks Jamie.
Heading up for my first visit in May🤙good to be shown around by Andrew. Really enjoyed it👊🇺🇦
Hope you enjoy it mate. You'll have to let me know what you think 😁👍
Great to see you rockin’ the hardtail 👍
Thanks mate. Plenty more content planned with it. It's a great bike. I swear hardtails make you feel younger 😆
Quality, man! 🤘
Thank you Ricardo! Always good to have you in the comments bringing the positivity ✨️
Great video! So cool to see our local trail centre showcased like this! Lots of love for Laggan!!
Thanks Leila! I'm really pleased you are happy with the vid and the way Laggan comes across. It's a really special place IMO. I will defo be back in 2022 👍
Not gonna lie Jamie, I havnt seen a vid where u seem to be smiling or as happy as this one. Don't know if its the eeeb or the trails or a mixture of both but keep it up. Lack of motivation for whatever reason is a serious head game. Finding ur passion again is key
Both! Thank you so much. I had an amazing time and I am so pleased that came across in the video. I feel like i've maybe burnt myself out a bit trying to make videos and grow the channel - trying to do weekly edits whilst having a job, kids and keeping fit is tough. I think I need to go back to making videos for the hell of it which maybe means a few less videos but a bit more stoke! Thanks so much for the positive words and for taking time to comment. It is very much appreciated.
@@streetpigeonmtb I feel you bud, kids work,bike life balance is ridiculously hard. Fully agree with you on making vids for the hell of it tho, your channel will grow because of you. So start having fun. I'd rather see full on Stoke and smiles on a vid than anything else. I rode my locals a lot in the past few months like Bowhill and yair etc purely to find my smile again, and now I have and trails are drier, my speed and my addiction to riding has came back 100% keep on smiling bud.. it goes a long way.
Wise words 👏
Epic vid mate! Heading to Laggan for a coaching day next month - can't wait after watching that!
Brilliant dude! I'm so pleased you enjoyed it and found it... YT completely buried the video last night, it basically had no views. Then early this morning it got decent views. UA-cam makes no sense anymore 🤦♂️
@@streetpigeonmtb Ah man that sucks. Yeah I never got a notification and spotted it in my recommended vids this morning - hopefully just a one off! Can't be missing my weekly fix 😅
Thanks mate. You are super kind!
Another great video. Only been to Laggan once and there was about a foot of snow. Definitely plan to go back this year. That big rock slab looks much more intimidating in the flesh.
Thanks Andy. Yup, GoPro makes that slab look so flat. It's a beast in real life! Hope you get back there in 2022. Thanks for taking time to comment 👍
Quality video! I was up at laggan last week and the new bottom section of the orange trail is soo good! You will definitely need to get back up and try out the complete trail!
Nice one Josh. I was gutted it was closed whilst I was there... Good excuse for another visit though!
Cheers for taking time to comment with the positivity mate. Very much appreciated 👍
@@streetpigeonmtb Thank you for taking the time to keep pushing the quailty channel content, keep up the good work man!
Will do mate 👍💯😁
Cracking video as always Jamie. You may have felt lacking in motivation but it really didn’t show - the enthusiasm you have for your riding comes out in spades.
So glad you liked Laggan. It’s small but packs a powerful punch.
Keep ‘em coming!
Thank you Simon! That means a lot. I think it proves just how important MTB is for my mental health! I love how being on a bike makes everything feel good. It was awesome to ride such different bikes as well. Variety is the spice of life and all that! Thanks for your positivity and for taking time to comment 👍
@@streetpigeonmtb I think most in the MTB community would echo that. Whatever & wherever we ride, whatever goals we set ourselves, just getting out on the bike lifts our spirits, makes us happier and, in general, puts a massive positive tick in the mental health box.
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Great video as always Jamie, that looks a pretty fab place and a bit intense on the HT 😎. Plus I guess technically you can now add prototype bike development tester to your CV 😁
Ha ha. Indeed! Really enjoyed the variety of riding such different bikes. Cheers for commenting and glad you enjoyed the vid 😁
Wow looks amazing.
What a fantastic video.
It's great to see you enjoying the trails and really comes across in your video and the commentary.
Brilliant mate.
Cheers Rhett. Thanks for always taking time to get involved in the comments. The channel is doing well because of people like yourself 👍
Great vid. I reckon Laggan red upper is my favourite trail centre run! Love the look of the Ethic. Maybe my next bike after my AM9…
I'd probably have to agree with you. I'd struggle to name a red route that is better or more fun. I have to say the Ethic brought that black to life! It's an incredible piece of kit. Are you based near Laggan?
@@streetpigeonmtb nah man, I’m in Glasgow (central belter comment on your Bird Facebook post under my real name).
Will be hitting Laggan in June on route up to Aviemore for a few days. Can’t wait to try the improvements at the bottom section.
Aw man, they look so good eh. I'm hoping to get some more riding up there, especially with Clark opening his shop there 👍Enjoy mate. Hopefully bump into you on the trails at some point 🤙
@@streetpigeonmtb Great to hear Clark is taking on the shop. Will defo pop in when I’m there!
Keep posting the great vids Jamie. Between you and Andrew it’s great watching for us with zero motivation right now 😭
Hey man. I empathise. This has been a hard, hard winter. The struggle to get out is real. Hang in there bud 🙏
Awesome trails and great riding. Great to see out and loving the bike. Motivation comes and goes, sometimes you just have to go with it. If you you truly love doing something you always come back to it.
Wise words mate. I think the motivation rollercoaster is something so many of us ride. I know I'll be right back on it soon enough. Hope you are all well mate 👍
Looks absolutely fantastic
It was a load of fun. What a varied day of riding! Have you been to Laggan?
@@streetpigeonmtb definitely sounds absolutely amazing. Nope not been yet. But hope too soon as it looks amazing. Thank you for your video
No problem mate. I always enjoy making them 👍
The Bird hard tail looks better every time I see it!
It's an absolute stunner in the flesh mate 😍
Head over the road to the natural side of Laggan - and bring all the bike you’ve got!
Mate, I promise it will happen. I'm hoping to get there soonish 🤙
@@streetpigeonmtb put out a shout, I'm sure some of us would come along for the ride, like Andrew's Patreon rides? You'd 'almost' have to drive past my house to get there.... I'm sure I could be tempted out for a day of riding....
I'll bare that in mind. Cheers bud 👍
Awesome vídeo.
Cheers! I'm glad you've seen another one! Gracias por la comunicación! That was a really cool day for sure. To be able to ride a hardtail and e-bike on the same day was fun.
@@streetpigeonmtb 😂😂 you don't have to write in Spanish because I understand English and I'm Portuguese. 👍
😆 Ah! My bad. I thought I'd try at least. Thank you Miguel 😆👍
@@streetpigeonmtb no problem dude.
Obrigado.
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Superb!!
Thanks mate. Glad you enjoyed that one 👍
Great channel, will have go for a ride and record a ride together some time.
Ah, that's really kind of you. Very much appreciated. Let me know of you are ever up this way. Just DM me on Insta if you are about 👍
@@streetpigeonmtb what's your local haunt?
I tend to be in the Tweed Valley area, Peebles, Innerleithen etc. You?
is this vid going to stay up for any length of time?
Whatever could you mean? 😜 #therearenotrailsatthrunton