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Is this the best MTB descent in the UK? Ben Ledi & Stank Glen 

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Welcome back to another MTB vlog set in the awesome Scottish Mountains. In this video we travelled to Ben Ledi and Stank Glen, just outside of Callander in Scotland. We were expecting the descent to be good... We ended up finding one of the best MTB descents I have ridden in the UK! Why the best? To be honest, it had everything you would want from an MTB descent. It was varied in nature, nearly all rideable. On top of that, the views and scenery were totally exceptional. So despite the slightly clickbait nature of the video title, I do think this route on Ben Ledi could be one of the best MTB descents the UK has to offer.
If you are new to my videos then expect to see high quality riding vlogs shot in the same style as McTrail Rider, Paul the Punter and BKXC. I try to travel to the best MTB locations in Scotland finding you the best mountain biking trails.
This mountain biking MTB / enduro POV video was shot in.. The video was shot on a GoPro Hero 7 mounted on the chin of a Met Parachute helmet using a Gnartec mount.
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@ChunkyDawz1
@ChunkyDawz1 3 года назад
Great vid as usual! Ben Ledi really is a belter of a run, although I did puncture twice on the drainage ditches due to my crap bunny hop technique 😂 The section where you passed the walkers with the dog is crazy steep… not ashamed to admit I walked that part!
@streetpigeonmtb
@streetpigeonmtb 3 года назад
Thanks mate. Yeah, hopping drainage ditches is really physical and exhausting. We stopped a couple of times to recover otherwise I'd have been puncturing as well. That steep section you mentioned is really scary. I was on it before I realised what was happening. Not sure I could've stopped! Thanks for taking time to comment 😁
@crazyoldmaninthewoods
@crazyoldmaninthewoods 3 года назад
Fantastic ride Jamie but ... why did didn't you call me? Haha, just joking. Thanks for filming, Andy
@streetpigeonmtb
@streetpigeonmtb 3 года назад
🤣😁
@wayneemslie8904
@wayneemslie8904 3 года назад
Superb riding I salute you. Fantastic video again, great to see another one in the mountains. I'd have gone for cerise pedals myself though!
@streetpigeonmtb
@streetpigeonmtb 3 года назад
Ha ha. Thanks bud. I'm loving getting some mountain content on the channel. My aim is to do a lot more mountains in the summer months. I'll never be too far from the trails though 😁
@nickstorey8204
@nickstorey8204 3 года назад
Awesome content mate can't understand why you only got 70 likes after nearly 1500 views . Some strange people out there.👍
@streetpigeonmtb
@streetpigeonmtb 3 года назад
Thanks Nick. RU-vid is a strange place. Maybe I need to start asking for the likes and subscribes but I just hate doing that. I'm pleased you think the content is decent. Hopefully it will get out there and get some more recognition. Either way, Iove making the vids. I'll continue to make the whether they get 10000 views or 100 🤣
@alanmorton8459
@alanmorton8459 3 года назад
So good Jamie, think that's going on the list for this year. Take it that your really enjoying the big mountain rides then, you got to get up to Torridon!!!
@streetpigeonmtb
@streetpigeonmtb 3 года назад
Thanks Alan. I've decided that through the summer I'm going to attempt two mountains a month. I am really enjoying them although they take their toll on the body and the bike! I think there is a high chance I'll get to Torridon. Fingers crossed anyways!
@A_AAA232
@A_AAA232 3 года назад
quality mate...proper day in the mountains - looked good getting to and at the top, nice filming - those descents looked crazy steep and chunky - great ride - big skills and yes, we all need a bit of self preservation mode now and again :)
@streetpigeonmtb
@streetpigeonmtb 3 года назад
Thanks bud. I totally agree. I think riding in the mountain requires a different mindset. You are far more exposed and if you end up crashing you rely on a lot of people to get you back off the hill. What a buzz though 🙌
@MTBRoyale
@MTBRoyale 3 года назад
This looks absolutely incredible, adding it to my 'must visit' list next time I'm up north
@MTBRoyale
@MTBRoyale 3 года назад
Also nice pedals, I have the exact same set ;)
@streetpigeonmtb
@streetpigeonmtb 3 года назад
Brilliant. Let me know how you get on!
@rhettetherington1351
@rhettetherington1351 3 года назад
Great video. Trail looks amazing. Brilliant riding!
@streetpigeonmtb
@streetpigeonmtb 3 года назад
Thanks Rhett. It is a really good route, definitely for those ready to give the mountains a go 👍
@andylanigan5267
@andylanigan5267 3 года назад
Wow that looked taxing in places fella, proper bone shaker, loving the mix of content man, excellent as ever 🤙
@streetpigeonmtb
@streetpigeonmtb 3 года назад
Thanks Andy. Yeah, parts of that descent were really pretty tough. I wouldn't have managed a full top to bottom safely. Thanks for the comment. I'm enjoying mixing the content up a bit with these mountain adventures 😁
@struanrobertson1315
@struanrobertson1315 3 года назад
This video was cracking! Loved the passive slowmo clips🤩 Solid riding too! Looks like a proper brake killer this one lol. I’d like to get this one done 👌
@streetpigeonmtb
@streetpigeonmtb 3 года назад
Cheers Struan. It was a cracker! I tried to add in the slow mo to make it a bit more watchable. I was pretty pleased with the edit 😁 I think you would love the place. You'd be rapid on it as well bud 👍
@bigstoozeradventures
@bigstoozeradventures 3 года назад
WOW. Well ridden that was fantastic.
@streetpigeonmtb
@streetpigeonmtb 3 года назад
Thanks man. That was a whole lot of fun!
@rossridesmtb7497
@rossridesmtb7497 3 года назад
Awesome vid, and fantastic riding!
@streetpigeonmtb
@streetpigeonmtb 3 года назад
Thanks mate 😁😁😁
@kevinwood8021
@kevinwood8021 3 года назад
Brilliant edit Jamie as ever honest POV, must have been a workout. Cannot wait until you get your eyes in the sky gizmo👊
@streetpigeonmtb
@streetpigeonmtb 3 года назад
Thanks man. That was a fun day. I'm really getting into these mountain rides - for the summer at least! How are you doing mate? Have you been getting much riding in?
@kevinwood8021
@kevinwood8021 3 года назад
@@streetpigeonmtb got to the Golfie early Sunday morning, had the place nearly to myself. Not one spec of mud on the bike just dust a first. Managed 30km and 1300m climbing mint mate👊
@streetpigeonmtb
@streetpigeonmtb 3 года назад
Nice Kevin. That sounds like perfection. Good to know you ate still hitting good trails!
@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB
@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB 3 года назад
Good to see this descent! It was always pretty close when we were Glasgow way but never managed it! Great to see you getting about the mountains, cracking scenery!
@streetpigeonmtb
@streetpigeonmtb 3 года назад
Thanks bud. It is one to add to the list. I'm really enjoying the mountains at the moment 😍
@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB
@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB 3 года назад
@@streetpigeonmtb I get why. They are so rewarding!!
@streetpigeonmtb
@streetpigeonmtb 3 года назад
Yeah. Deffo a summer hobby though! 🤣
@bendavidson4958
@bendavidson4958 3 года назад
Looks so sick🔥
@streetpigeonmtb
@streetpigeonmtb 3 года назад
Mate, it pretty much had everything. Slow tech, fast and rowdy, with some nice singletrack to end the day 😀
@bjdc6577
@bjdc6577 3 года назад
Did it on my hardtail a few weeks ago. Did the bigger loop taking in Glen Finglas as well first. Big day out 🤘🏼
@streetpigeonmtb
@streetpigeonmtb 3 года назад
That sounds epic. On a hardtail as well! Great effort mate.
@SteveKimbo
@SteveKimbo 3 года назад
That looked epic. Proper mountain biking. Was a bit disturbed to see you caressing your bike at the end although 10/10 for the portable jetwash 👍😂 Top notch content, please keep it coming!
@streetpigeonmtb
@streetpigeonmtb 3 года назад
🤣🤣🤣
@streetpigeonmtb
@streetpigeonmtb 3 года назад
That washing scene was a bit too far 😳🤣
@SteveKimbo
@SteveKimbo 3 года назад
@@streetpigeonmtb maybe do a bike washing video with lots of slow motion suds and some smooth 70s music on in the background... Ohhhhhh yeaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh 🤣😬
@streetpigeonmtb
@streetpigeonmtb 3 года назад
🤣🤣🤣
@hikingbikingscotland1267
@hikingbikingscotland1267 3 года назад
Great video mate. I've walked up n down Ledi a few times but I felt every bump in the arms on your descent 😂. Martin.
@streetpigeonmtb
@streetpigeonmtb 3 года назад
Thanks Martin. Yeah, I got fairly roughed up on that hill! Great fun though. What a lovely part of the world!
@hikingbikingscotland1267
@hikingbikingscotland1267 3 года назад
@@streetpigeonmtb it sure is. I was at Ben Donich couple of weeks ago and the view's are awesome. Don't think you'd get a bike to the summit as there's a little scramble involved.
@streetpigeonmtb
@streetpigeonmtb 3 года назад
Nice. Is there any hills you know that you'd recommend for the bike?
@grantmckendry3323
@grantmckendry3323 3 года назад
Great riding dude.
@streetpigeonmtb
@streetpigeonmtb 3 года назад
Thanks Grant. Defintely on the limit for my level of ability. Great fun though!
@studiodesign82
@studiodesign82 3 года назад
Another great vid, thankyou for sharing :) Boring tech query - do you use reel steady, the Gopro Max lens mod or a.n. other stabilisation process?
@streetpigeonmtb
@streetpigeonmtb 3 года назад
Thanks Stu. No mods for stabilisation mate. The chin footage is all done on a Hero 7 and Hyoersmooth. The slow mo and b-roll is a Hero 9. I can't use the Hero 9 for the main video because of reliability issues 👍
@charlesslwilson
@charlesslwilson 3 года назад
Awesome
@streetpigeonmtb
@streetpigeonmtb 3 года назад
Thanks again mate 👍
@charlesslwilson
@charlesslwilson 3 года назад
@@streetpigeonmtb I bet when the day was over you were both shattered though. Proper mountain biking, epic! 🤟
@streetpigeonmtb
@streetpigeonmtb 3 года назад
I'm still tired TBH 🤣
@malcolmfrew7460
@malcolmfrew7460 3 года назад
Did this on my hardtail last year, had to walk a few of the lower sections on the hill path. Agreed, it's rough as F**K!
@streetpigeonmtb
@streetpigeonmtb 3 года назад
Mate! So impressed you did that on the HT. That takes kahunas. Very rough in places!
@malcolmfrew7460
@malcolmfrew7460 3 года назад
@@streetpigeonmtb think a good dose of blind ignorance helped and unfortunately I don't own a full squish 😭 so no other option really, once your at the top you've got to go down haha. My legs were like jelly at the end. And yep kahunas were tested to the max!
@streetpigeonmtb
@streetpigeonmtb 3 года назад
🤣 Respect anyways mate 🙌
@mikebarrett2038
@mikebarrett2038 3 года назад
How long was the ride from leaving the car to returning?
@streetpigeonmtb
@streetpigeonmtb 3 года назад
Hi Mike. I believe it was around the 3hr 45 mark. Hope that helps 😁
@stevelow8349
@stevelow8349 3 года назад
Kudos. If I'd resort to a tube that early I'd be back in the pub. Scottish drainage ditches 👎
@streetpigeonmtb
@streetpigeonmtb 3 года назад
Ha ha. Honestly Steve, I think we both thought the ride was over at that point. Just shows you how good a modern bike tyre is - I wasn't even running heavy casings 🙌
@MTBScotland
@MTBScotland 3 года назад
No because you did a better one today 😂
@streetpigeonmtb
@streetpigeonmtb 3 года назад
Ha ha. I was just saying that to Allan who I was riding with today. Just proves my riding experience on Scotland has a long way to come!
@fuckinellitsraymo
@fuckinellitsraymo 2 года назад
Nowhere near it.
@streetpigeonmtb
@streetpigeonmtb 2 года назад
What's your favourite? I'm always keen to find new mountain descents 👍
@fuckinellitsraymo
@fuckinellitsraymo 2 года назад
@@streetpigeonmtb The descent from Ben Macdui down past the Hutchinson memorial bothy. (Longest in the UK) The descent from Dreish down the Kilbo path (Glen Doll) The stalkers path descent from Carn a chlamain (Glent Tilt) Achnashellach descent (Torridon) So many to choose from
@streetpigeonmtb
@streetpigeonmtb 2 года назад
Perfect. I've only done 2 of them. That's a few more on the list. Cheers mate 👍
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