Ballo MTB | The BEST Scottish Trails?

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  • Опубліковано 9 лис 2024

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  • @bigstoozeradventures
    @bigstoozeradventures 4 роки тому +4

    I find it unbelievable that some one gave this video a thumbs down. An absolutely TOP video from a wonderful enthusiast of downhill mountain biking. Unfortunately, due to injury and age, I am now restricted to x-country and sensible descents but videos like this really LIFT ME and remind me of what I used to do without fear... AWESOME VIDEO.

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much mate. I absolutely love your positivity! I don't let the occasional thumbs down get to me. I sometimes think places like UA-cam attract people who just like be negative as starting point! I'm glad you are still managing to get out on the trails and I'm really pleased you enjoyed this video 🤙

  • @CollydugYT
    @CollydugYT 4 роки тому +2

    We did Ballo last week in the damp & mud. It still rides so well. Cracking variety of trails. Standout for me was your 2nd last trail "Spicy bits".
    Pitlochry & Cathros is good but Ballo & Yair are the best destinations this year.
    Enjoying your uploads.

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks mate. Great to here your feedback and opinions. It has reminded me that I need to get to Yair again soon!

  • @wrestle259
    @wrestle259 2 роки тому +1

    Class mate. This has been our stomping ground for years and it’s amazing to see how much it’s come on over time. You are right though, there is a tipping point with this place when it gets either too wet or too dry where those off camber roots will do their best to catch you out. See you guys up there sometime if you go back.

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  2 роки тому

      Cheers man. I really hope to get back their soon although I tend to stay near my local when winter gets here. Hopefully we still have a good few weeks of decent weather ahead of us. Cheers for taking time to comment bud 👍

  • @LauraJaneWeeTamMTB
    @LauraJaneWeeTamMTB 4 роки тому +3

    “Hopefully it’s like a korma” 😂 love it. Great video! Looks like there’s been a fair bit built since I was last there! Can definitely confirm it is crazy in the wet 😂 did the ballo enduro there a few years back in the wet and it was wild!

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks Laura. Yeah, I felt my Korma reference was quite witty for me 🤣 What a place indeed. Hats off for tackling it in the wet!!!

  • @crowmountainbiking9926
    @crowmountainbiking9926 4 роки тому +1

    Super Spicy Ballo Trails.....love the place! Sick edit yet again!

  • @trailchatter5739
    @trailchatter5739 4 роки тому +1

    Another great video. Really enjoyed that one, looks amazing fun 👍🏻

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому

      Thank you. It was the most fun edits to work on!

  • @trailsfromthedarkside6460
    @trailsfromthedarkside6460 4 роки тому +1

    Looks awesome Jamie. Nice too see a quiet trailhead. Trails look sick. Nice riding.

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks mate. It is such an impressive place. The trail-building is exceptional. I would like to travel there in the wet to see if I could manage it. Thanks for taking time to comment bud 👍

  • @DistrictMountainBiker
    @DistrictMountainBiker 4 роки тому +1

    Great riding mate, those trails look unreal! Also good work on keeping it entertaining the whole way through, can be hard with longer videos but this was a pleasure to watch 👍

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому

      Thanks mate. I really appreciate that. I tried to mix it up a bit with tunes and cuts to keepnit engaging. Longer than I would've normally liked but it was so difficult to choose what to cut out. In the end I still had to miss out one trail. I'd love to take you guys there one day. It's an incredible place!

    • @DistrictMountainBiker
      @DistrictMountainBiker 4 роки тому +1

      @@streetpigeonmtb It's been a place I've wanted to visit for a while now so that would be amazing 👊

  • @jasonjameswhite8518
    @jasonjameswhite8518 4 роки тому +1

    That terrain is GNARLY 😳🤙🏽

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому +1

      Yeah. In places it is really full on. The steep can catch up with you quickly! I can't wait to get back there 🤙

  • @5492sparky
    @5492sparky 4 роки тому +1

    That looks superb. Great riding Mate. 👍

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому

      It's a wonderful place Mark. Truly the hidden gem of Scottish MTB!

  • @kevinwood1946
    @kevinwood1946 4 роки тому +1

    Another great VLOG Jamie! Maybe my favourite 😂👊

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому

      Thanks mate! I'm so pleased you felt this way as it was one of my favourite to edit. Often the ones I've don't get the views 🤣 Thanks mate. Hope you are safe and well 👍

    • @kevinwood1946
      @kevinwood1946 4 роки тому +1

      @@streetpigeonmtb Jamie, all good ace, hopefully get a chance to say hello if I see you out down your way.👊

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому

      Defo. Please introduce yourself. Always nice to meet folks out on the trails 👍

  • @wayneemslie8904
    @wayneemslie8904 2 роки тому +1

    Geez, if you think Ballo is that good then I'll have to give it a go 👍. Might try and do this when back in Scotland later this year either going to/coming back from a social visit. Also saw some trails at Perth (Kinnoul & Deuchny) used for the Fair City Enduro. Have you ever done those? Could also be good getting those in on the same trip.

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  2 роки тому

      So many good locations Wayne, always difficult to choose where to travel to! It is very good though. I haven't ridden in Perth yet but I've good things 👍

  • @davidross8709
    @davidross8709 4 роки тому +1

    Ballo in the wet eh? Yes things can get pretty interesting 😎

  • @cheviothillrider
    @cheviothillrider 4 роки тому +1

    Totally recommend doing the enduro here, its a must enter for us one of our favourite events of the year.

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому

      I can see why mate. What an amazing wee place 🤙

  • @seanm2023
    @seanm2023 4 роки тому +1

    Hey man loving the content keep posting the great vids

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much! I enjoy putting the edits together and it is forcing me to ride in different places! I really appreciate the feedback 🙏

  • @stevecooper3574
    @stevecooper3574 4 роки тому +1

    Looks great!

  • @HallMarc_Trails
    @HallMarc_Trails 4 роки тому +1

    Looks amazing there, cracking video mate 👍

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks mate. You should defintely add it to your list if you are ever up this way 👍

    • @HallMarc_Trails
      @HallMarc_Trails 4 роки тому +1

      I was intending to get up that way this year but with what’s gone on it just never happened, next year hopefully 🤞👍🏻

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому +1

      Awesome. If you ever need a bit of a guide just give me a shout 👍

  • @MTBJACK40
    @MTBJACK40 4 роки тому +1

    Nice nice nice. Best riding super trail🤙🤙

  • @DansTrailShreds
    @DansTrailShreds 4 роки тому +2

    Wanting to head up to dunkeld sometimes and the more a look the more i want to go!

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому

      No doubt Dunkeld has it all. Effectively there are 4 riding locations surrounding Dunkeld so the variation in potential trails is excellent. I need to get back ASAP!

  • @Trailsy
    @Trailsy 4 роки тому +1

    Great edit 💪 That last run was intense! 😂 This place has been on the wish list for a while, need to get up there! Also, Dougie's bike 👌😂

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому +1

      Thank man. I really wanted to stick that last run in fully. Dougie was riding really well and it was great to push to try and keep him in sight! How's your head BTW?!

    • @Trailsy
      @Trailsy 4 роки тому +1

      @@streetpigeonmtb Glad you did! All good here, struggling a bit with looking behind me - as long as no-one sneaks up on me I'll be fine! 😉😂

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому +1

      Careful. Lots of strange beasts in those woods preying on people with limited neck rotation 🤣 Healing vibes mate 👍

    • @Trailsy
      @Trailsy 4 роки тому +1

      @@streetpigeonmtb 😂😂😂 Thanks 👍

  • @steveharry9891
    @steveharry9891 4 роки тому +1

    Ballo is an awsome ride ...i went there a couple of weeks ago when it was wet .......and its definatly a different animal .....still bloomin great though !!!!

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому

      Awesome. Yeah, I feel I need to try and tame it in the wet! Well done for tacking it 🤙

  • @charliecrichton2158
    @charliecrichton2158 4 роки тому +3

    Sick video🤙

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks Charlie! Glad you enjoyed it. Hope you are good and still smashing those trails on Gala Hill 🤙

  • @JessStoneMTB
    @JessStoneMTB 4 роки тому +1

    I need to go there soon !!

  • @TheJcoch
    @TheJcoch 4 роки тому +1

    Looks Amazing 🤙

  • @allenkvextreme
    @allenkvextreme 4 роки тому +2

    subscribed for MTB & Liquid D&B

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому

      Ha ha! Love it mate. In was hugely into DnB at uni and have loved being able to sneak it onto the channel 🤙

  • @andrewcollins867
    @andrewcollins867 4 роки тому +1

    Just ordered a Hoodie mate Due to you 😎

  • @daveandmerlin
    @daveandmerlin 4 роки тому +1

    Another Brilliant video from yourself! . Sorry to bother you with a question but being a local to Inners would you know of any ebike hire ? I'm up there next month to do the uplift but fancy riding the Golfie Golfie aswell.

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому +1

      Have you tried Tweed Valley Bikes? On the high street in inners. I think they may do that?

    • @daveandmerlin
      @daveandmerlin 4 роки тому +1

      @@streetpigeonmtb nice one mate .

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому

      Let me know how you get on 😁

  • @dougiehain9697
    @dougiehain9697 4 роки тому +1

    Epic day 🤟🤟🤟

  • @dons4europe
    @dons4europe 3 роки тому +1

    So what would you recommend Ballo or Aberfeldy .... ? Need a day away from the golfie.

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  3 роки тому +1

      Ooft. That's a really tough choice. Ballo is probably easier in terms of finding the trails, but Aberfeldy is so unique 🙌

  • @finn_pergola1415
    @finn_pergola1415 Рік тому

    I just rode these trails in the wet and on a hardtail, I can confirm that it was pretty spicy.

  • @andrewcollins867
    @andrewcollins867 4 роки тому +1

    Jamie what and who is CROW ? CAN YOU DO AN EXOO ON WHAT they offer and real time quality

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому +1

      If you check the video description I have a link in there to the website. A small but growing Scottish MTB clothing brand with a focus on sustainability as well. Im smitten mate. I like the look but the quality is amazing. That top I wear has been through the wash about 100 times and been into a few trees. It is still in mint condition. My favourite is there recycled hoodie. You should defo look them up 👍

  • @uknorthie
    @uknorthie 4 роки тому +1

    Looks ace pal 🤙

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому +1

      Such a good place. If you are able to travel it has to be on the list of places to visit. I'd imagine it could be savage in the wet though!

    • @uknorthie
      @uknorthie 4 роки тому +1

      @@streetpigeonmtb definitely on my list but probably next year now in these crazy times 😳

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому +1

      Yeah. Fair play. Crazy times indeed.🤦‍♂️

  • @andrewcollins867
    @andrewcollins867 4 роки тому +1

    Thats intro is a bit racy for me ..i had to sit down lol . Loved the chilled old one 👌

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому

      🤣 Sorry mate. Hope the vlog was more what you were looking for 👍

  • @PigeonViews
    @PigeonViews 4 роки тому +1

    Great 💓😜✔✔💖.

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому

      Thank you Pigeon! Great to have some 'Pigeons' following! 😁

  • @MTBScotland
    @MTBScotland 4 роки тому +1

    Taking that inside line before the drop made it look a lot simpler to take. Going wide makes you slow down to much.

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому

      Yeah. Defo. That inside line was hard to get on to but defo lines you up really well. What a day mate 🤙

  • @andrewcollins867
    @andrewcollins867 4 роки тому +1

    Who put a thumbs down ffs 🙄 love how excited u get ..u end up on helium lol

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому +1

      I do go a bit high pitched 🤣 There is always someone who puts a thumb down 🤷‍♂️

  • @scrakymtb3495
    @scrakymtb3495 4 роки тому +1

    👌

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому

      Thanks bud! Such a sweet hill 🤙

    • @scrakymtb3495
      @scrakymtb3495 4 роки тому +1

      That looks a great place trails were looking mint, some sketchy looking bits but good riding.. Defo need to get up there

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому +1

      I'd defo say you need to get it on the list mate. So many choices these days but it is definitely one of the most complete hills I've ridden. Like a flowy Thornielee if that makes any sense!

  • @craigtbmtb8993
    @craigtbmtb8993 4 роки тому +1

    Another great video.