Watching you go on the shit bit and pushing reminds me of a ride at the Stang near Barnard Castle . It was the worst ride ever wished I’d turned around at the start . Think I would have learnt my lessons but still hate to turn round in case I miss a gem. Great video 👍
I did some of that trail today. But made my own wrong turn decision onto a shit bridleway. It is off to the right as you're half way down Dead Man Hill and leads to Swineside. Highly recommend avoiding it. It's a boggy nightmare!
Thankyou you so much for this today, your videos really chill me out. I used to ride all the time, but since having mental health problems, i don't ride anymore. But your rides bring back some fantastic memories. 👍
Great video, I really have enjoyed watching your stuff while I have been up here riding in the Lake District. I rode your Garburn Pass and Borrowdale Bash routes. It's a lot different than what I am used to in the States, anywhere for that matter. Regarding this video, I laughed when you were talking about having to climb back up on the first long decent. This is the problem with "out and backs", when your bombing down a decent, in the back of your mind your thinking about having to climb back out. The second point, is about the bike. I have been riding a long time and know from experience the benefit of a lighter bike. This idea that a 32 pound bike climbs well is fine if compared to a 40 lb bike then , sure. But, if you like climbing, as i do, then weight does matter. I am currently running the Transition Spur (120/120mm) now and I can ride a lot of technical terrain on that bike, up and down. And of course this is also why a mountain biker needs at least 2 or 3 mountain (bicycles) in the stable! 🤣 By the way, check out some of my riding vides from Sedona, Arizona. If you ever get to the States, get Sedona on your ride list. It is incredible. Thanks again, Robert
I've riden around there so I know Exactly how hard it is, but if you didn't ride it for us we have to find out the hard way.keep up the Challenging rides.
