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  • @mrbadger9920
    @mrbadger9920 4 роки тому +5

    9:36 the brakes start playing the bagpipes in homage to the glorious highlands

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому

      So that's what they were up to. They burst into song quite a lot for me 🤣🤣🤣

  • @j.a.mjamiesadventuresmount5594
    @j.a.mjamiesadventuresmount5594 4 роки тому +1

    Excellent video Riding up there in the rain must be very hard work really enjoyed the video as always your stuff is great 👍

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому

      Thanks mate. Really appreciate you taking time to comment and share the positivity 🙌

  • @DizRidesMtb
    @DizRidesMtb 4 роки тому +1

    N yes gd to see Andrew wit ya top guy n top rider 👊✊

  • @mikelliothall
    @mikelliothall 4 роки тому +1

    This channel deserves more subscribers.

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks Michael. Kind comment and very much appreciated. The channel is beginning to grow a bit more so hopefully I'll get there. If you can think of anywhere to share it go for it! Glad you are enjoying it anyways 🤙👍🙌

  • @natenofun
    @natenofun 4 роки тому +2

    Awesome vid man! I always love this kind of "riding it blind" style vlog. Sick to hear the stoke from exploring new trails 🤘😎🤘

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому

      Thanks mate. Hopefully you'll enjoy the next vid I was totally bricking it!!! 🤣

  • @tomreynolds8198
    @tomreynolds8198 4 роки тому +1

    Amazing video. Definitely need to take a trip up there. Thanks

  • @Paulmtb
    @Paulmtb 4 роки тому +1

    Great video.. Bought back some great memories that, The fella that owns the bunkhouse where you stayed, ran a guided winter climbing trip for us... Top fella..

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому

      Awesome mate. Glad you enjoyed it. Yeah, the place we stayed looked like it was setup for climbing and skiing etc. It was so good to have a proper drying room!

  • @MikesMTBAdventures
    @MikesMTBAdventures 4 роки тому +1

    Sick edit bud. Typical weather indeed. Need to ride this place ASAP

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks man. The next video is of me tackling the DH and Top Chief. By far the most scared I have been on the bike! Some place 🤙👍

  • @andyclarke2969
    @andyclarke2969 4 роки тому +1

    Haha Fort Bill always deliver's rain, midges and slop, amazed you stayed so positive, go slay the brown serpent!

  • @HUSHHUSH-
    @HUSHHUSH- 4 роки тому +2

    Another epic trails that hopefully one day I will have the chance to see . Awesome job mate, love the excitement in this one .

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you. I am sure you will make it up this way at some point. It will blow your mind I am sure 👍

    • @HUSHHUSH-
      @HUSHHUSH- 4 роки тому +1

      Street Pigeon MTB fingers crossed 🤞 if not I always have your videos to enjoy 😉

  • @francomcsherrypostalteammt2196
    @francomcsherrypostalteammt2196 4 роки тому +1

    Another cracking video mate! Thanks for putting names of the trails up in choking to get up there. Trying to convince ma mates to go! Once again your enthusiasm an showcase of the trails and surroundings are brilliant. Well done and glad you survived 🤘

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks mate. Im pretty pleased I survived also 🤣 You defo need to convince your mates 🤙

  • @kevinwood1946
    @kevinwood1946 4 роки тому +1

    Jamie, another great VLOG ace! I'll be p that way soon so many new trails to explore👊

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому

      Nice pal! Loads to check out for sure. Let me know how you get on!

  • @km06ore
    @km06ore 2 роки тому +1

    9:40 the brakes sounded like bagpipes lol trails look good

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  2 роки тому

      Ha ha. That's good... If you like bagpipes 🤣 Some good trails for sure 👌

  • @nealslatter6125
    @nealslatter6125 4 роки тому +1

    Looks like a top day out despite the weather! The last two trails, Black Crane and Ridge Liine looked really tasty👍🏻

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому

      They were indeed. It's tricky riding trails like that blind. Good fun though 👌

  • @Ghaztha
    @Ghaztha 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome vid, definitely need to check out Nevis Range one day!

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому +1

      Yeah mate. It's worth a trip. I think it'll be even better once they get the big flow trails complete. At the moment most of the trails are pretty damn hard so for beginners it wouldn't be that inclusive... not compared to Glentress for example. That would be my only criticism.

  • @DistrictMountainBiker
    @DistrictMountainBiker 4 роки тому +1

    Nice video again Jamie 👍 A few for me to check out when I'm next up there! Looking forward to the rest from the trip 🤙

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому

      Thanks mate. There is a hell of a lot up there. I need to crack on with the editing!

  • @LauraJaneWeeTamMTB
    @LauraJaneWeeTamMTB 4 роки тому +1

    Great video! And kudos on these natural ones. I’ve done them in the wet once before and they are insanely hard - so many roots!! Nice rock jump on the blue steel trail too 🤟

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks Laura. Yeah, the naturals were really challenging. I loved them though. Lots still to conquer when I return! That rock jump is so much fun 🤙

    • @LauraJaneWeeTamMTB
      @LauraJaneWeeTamMTB 4 роки тому +1

      @@streetpigeonmtb Definitely - there's an overwhelming amount of natural trails up there :D

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому

      Crow road trip... 😜

  • @markswinney8335
    @markswinney8335 4 роки тому +1

    Black Crane, ridge line, favourite trail

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому

      I don't blame you! A bit of a shock riding them blind but all good. At least I know what I am in for next time I visit!

    • @markswinney8335
      @markswinney8335 4 роки тому +1

      Street Pigeon MTB definitely not a warm up trail, and it used to be called Blue Crane lol

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому

      @@markswinney8335 I know! Insane isn't it?! It's like Top Chief. That was a red. No. No. No!

  • @Trailsy
    @Trailsy 4 роки тому +1

    Crap weather can be really off-putting, but once you're out and in the bike - all is good 🙂 Looking forward to the rest of your trip!

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks mate. Yeah, we had gone all the way up there so we weren't for not riding that day. It was warm enough as well so it was all good. Spoiler alert... The next video is pretty much me being terrified of rocks 🤣

    • @Trailsy
      @Trailsy 4 роки тому +1

      @@streetpigeonmtb 😂😂😂

  • @MTBTrailSherpa
    @MTBTrailSherpa 4 роки тому +1

    awesome looking trails. A trick for midgees is to put a drop of vanilla (can be perfume) on the back of your neck. They disappear.

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому

      Thanks. I'd be willing to give anything a try against the Fort Bill midge!

  • @invertrialsbiker9391
    @invertrialsbiker9391 4 роки тому +1

    I'm pretty bad for just sticking too the gondola trails when I know there are other trails at the nevis range to hit. Going there this weekend and after watching this I'm going to make an effort too hit some of those trails. Great video 👍

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому +1

      Awesome mate. I really hope you enjoy them. We scratched the surface. Get Trailforks open. So much off-piste! Let me know how you get on 👍

  • @crowmountainbiking9926
    @crowmountainbiking9926 4 роки тому +1

    Never heard "Whoa" so much in an edit. Brilliant as always though....

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому

      Ha ha. I think there are even more of them in the upcoming vid 😆

  • @andrewsteele348
    @andrewsteele348 4 роки тому +1

    Great video Jamie, we were up last summer to do the "obvious" trails but looks like we missed a few hidden gems! thanks for the insights ...

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому

      Thanks mate. Yeah, we only scratched the surface for sure. I bet they breed gid riders up there because the difficulty level is pretty full on!

    • @andrewsteele348
      @andrewsteele348 4 роки тому +1

      @@streetpigeonmtb yeah was "interesting" ... Did you get to Laggan? That was great fun and demanding ...

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому

      I've been once before and didn't get on with it. It was stupid really as I'd done 3 days in Torridon and was goosed when I got there. It's just too testing to ride blind and tired. Im hoping to get back there this year 👍

    • @andrewsteele348
      @andrewsteele348 4 роки тому +1

      @@streetpigeonmtb the black's tough but interesting, but the rest were super nice ...

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому +1

      Deffo need to get back there. I have to admit that I am slightly scared of rocks 🤣

  • @laurynasjagelo5075
    @laurynasjagelo5075 4 роки тому +4

    You'd be surprised how many great "secret" trails there are around, with some epic naturals in mind just 15min pedal from world champs.

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому +1

      I'd believe it mate. Im sure I would struggle to ride many of them!

    • @laurynasjagelo5075
      @laurynasjagelo5075 4 роки тому +1

      @@streetpigeonmtb You'll be fine, I've got the same bike, haha. Drop a message next time you're in fw - I'll gladly show you around:)

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому

      Thank you 🙌

    • @ghilliegurillia
      @ghilliegurillia 3 роки тому +1

      7of us are coming on July 3rd for 4 days would be interesting to see theses trails good buddy .

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  3 роки тому

      Sounds brilliant. A good place to spend a few days 🤙

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

    Top vid Mate. Those trails look superb. Another place in Scotland I need to get up and visit. 👍

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому +1

      Yes you do! Add it to the list. It will be a big list : )

  • @tissaenduroadventures7425
    @tissaenduroadventures7425 4 роки тому +1

    That is insane! We were supposed to head to sweden too, of course got cancelled and we just came back from Austria where I have ridden Leogagng, so good! Great video as always

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому

      Awesone mate. What was Leogang like?

    • @tissaenduroadventures7425
      @tissaenduroadventures7425 4 роки тому +1

      @@streetpigeonmtb Insane!! It was very hot and dry at the bottom, but in the forest it was muddy and some parts of the steinberg were so sloppy, but it was awesome! I had the time of my life

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому +1

      Awesome mate. Really pleased you managed to get an adventure in this year 🙌

  • @craigtbmtb8993
    @craigtbmtb8993 4 роки тому +1

    Cool video! Extra for kudos for just getting out there in the rubbish weather. I take it we will see the next days appear soon??

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks mate. Yup, over the next few weeks we will have the other days... I just need to get them edited!

  • @pmrize
    @pmrize 4 роки тому +1

    Pigeon and McTrail...what could be better, maybe throw in a splash of Lewis B... as ever awesome content. Just completed my first purchase from Crow Mountain Biking 👍🏻

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому +1

      Ha ha. Thank mate. Im glad you enjoyed it. What did you go for from Crow?

    • @pmrize
      @pmrize 4 роки тому +1

      @@streetpigeonmtb went for the Statement 1 Jersey as they were out of stock on V2 green... Will deff be ordering more gear from them... Awesome product... Cracking prices.
      Oh dear its going to get costly my 12yr old daughter has just informed me she wants a V2 in XS... lol 🤣

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому +1

      🤣🤣 I have two wee ones. I can barely afford my own biking let alone stuff for them when they grow up. At least we will be skint but look good!

    • @pmrize
      @pmrize 4 роки тому +1

      Street Pigeon MTB lol 😂 absolutely dude, she’s also eyeing up my Ragley Piglet

  • @DizRidesMtb
    @DizRidesMtb 4 роки тому +1

    Absolutely awesome luv to try fort William 1 day looks sick n bloody scary hahaha. Minta m8 😍

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому +1

      You are spot on. Pretty damn scary. A new video out on Monday showing Top Chief and the downhill. Scariest stuff I have ridden for sure!

    • @DizRidesMtb
      @DizRidesMtb 4 роки тому +1

      @@streetpigeonmtb awesome m8 I can't wait is Andrew joinin ya too 😎

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому

      @@DizRidesMtb yup. Followed him all the way down Top Chief!

  • @scrakymtb3495
    @scrakymtb3495 4 роки тому +1

    Nice footage mate,, done them last year it was a good weekend.. 👍 🤙

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks 👍 Some place. The rock scares the crap out of me!

  • @gregormorrison6518
    @gregormorrison6518 4 роки тому +1

    Blue steel is being built from the top of the gondola down

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому

      That will be insanely fun! When is it meant to be completed?

    • @gregormorrison6518
      @gregormorrison6518 4 роки тому +1

      @@streetpigeonmtb start of next season, I've been watching the progress on it probably about 400m in from the top

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому

      Love it. I'll be there!

  • @bigbigpedro100
    @bigbigpedro100 4 роки тому +1

    Brilliant!

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks Pete. Im glad you enjoyed it 👍

    • @bigbigpedro100
      @bigbigpedro100 4 роки тому +1

      @@streetpigeonmtb oh aye pal, proper good video, I was annoyed when I saw it was over and you said you were there for 3 days!.. lol.. looking forward to the next bits.. 👍

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому +1

      Ha ha. Yeah, another Fort Bill video still to be edited then a mountain video also 👍

  • @trailsfromthedarkside6460
    @trailsfromthedarkside6460 4 роки тому +1

    Looks like a sloppy sketch fest. Sniper roots and slimey rocks. Bet its a whole different beast in the dry. Nice riding dude.

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you. Yeah, concentration was high. The main trails actually not bad for grip apart from Black Crane. The off piste stuff was mental though! Respect to the locals! 🤙

    • @trailsfromthedarkside6460
      @trailsfromthedarkside6460 4 роки тому +1

      Street Pigeon MTB aye, they breed them tough up North. Keep up the good work bud. 🤙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @wa67jr
    @wa67jr 4 роки тому +1

    *W O A H* you said it so many times 😂

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb  4 роки тому

      I bet! It's probably worse in the next vid 🤣

  • @mtbfree4914
    @mtbfree4914 4 роки тому +1

    Think I'd be riding my full-sus fat bike on a day like that!