Video: Manon Carpenter, Vero Sandler & Monet Adams Ride Llangollen on Trail Bikes by AJBlackmore

8 0

myanmar (Mar 20, 2020 at 3:48)

Beautifull area of wales, i was lucky enough to be working as ,a outdoor instructor back in the day. Awesome riding in the area and those trials are steep. on the opposite valley from the mtb you can climb trad and sport in trevor quarry. And in the photos you can see the river dee, you can kayak, canoe and raft and there is 2 camping sites in llangollen . Just over the horse shoe pass is llandegla mtb trials plenty to do for a weekend.

1 0

TommyWilkinson (Mar 20, 2020 at 11:41)

I sat around for a while trying to get a shot of someone on the river but had no luck. I genuinely would consider moving there - reminds me of Northumberland a bit but with a more progressive attitude!

6 0

fruitoftheloam (Mar 20, 2020 at 7:07)

Yes! I grew up only a few miles from Llangollen and spent many a year at school in this ace little town. I still live nearby although on the other side of the valley and manage to get a ride in on the awesome 'Llan' trails every now and again. If anyone hasn't been to One Giant Leap, it needs to be on your list. Not only is Martin one of the most decent guys you could meet, he's carved out, literally, a fantastic business and the tracks are fantastic and as testing as you'd want. Al Bond also has an ace coaching business,really knows how to teach and has an informative, easy to follow approach. Kudos also to some other local heros, without who Llangollen wouldn't be the even more awesome place to ride than it is. They know who they are and what they do, so thanks.

3 0

TommyWilkinson (Mar 20, 2020 at 11:43)

I raced there in 2009 and loved it - so this was my first return in a decade and I couldn’t believe how much Martin, Al and the crew have achieved. Hopefully we managed to give Martin a bit of the limelight that these “salt of the earth” builders all over the world deserve.

2 0

Jrtf (Mar 20, 2020 at 14:43)

so lucky to only be 5 mins away.martin is by far the nicest farmer/ person in the industry and deserves so much credit for putting this part of north Wales dh on the map.these trails are literally unbeatable for fast flat out dh theres just something very special about that valley.long live ogl

3 0

TommyWilkinson (Mar 21, 2020 at 2:05)

Word! I want to bring him up to Northumberland to convince some of our upland farmers that diversity involving bikes can be a good thing. He’s such a great bloke.

3 0

spudlord (Mar 20, 2020 at 3:47)

We love you Martin, always a great time! Got to love our annual party trip in Feb for Dave's birthday! Long Live Llangollen!

2 0

Oldskool1983 FL (Mar 22, 2020 at 1:30)

literally amazing tracks . friendly locals , and bondy is an amazing coach , who totally transformed my riding and race results , many wc riders practice on and off at Llangollen so that must say something

4 0

k2blt (Mar 20, 2020 at 7:21)

The world needs more people like that Martin Sands fella!

2 0

TommyWilkinson (Mar 20, 2020 at 11:44)

He was a pleasure to chat to, hang out with and he tells a fantastic story! One of the most genuine people I’ve met in mtb for a while.

3 1

LukasN89 (Mar 20, 2020 at 4:18)

Llangollen is awesome! Been there a couple of times, one of my all time favorite towns!

2 0

Timenator (Mar 20, 2020 at 14:55)

im gonna visit when this virus buggers off

1 0

alexhyland (Mar 21, 2020 at 15:49)

Great to see Manon back out riding in a video!

Return to racing? Could smash it in Enduro...

1 0

trailfurnace (Mar 20, 2020 at 3:42)

So many riders doing video series now. It's getting busy

1 1

jgdblue (Mar 20, 2020 at 4:27)

I can't be the only person who quick-read the title as Adam Sandler and got kind of excited.

3 0

Beau-Doug (Mar 20, 2020 at 6:36)

she's much more exciting, lol

1 0

huckschwinn (Mar 20, 2020 at 6:42)

Excited about Adam Sandler? Not since the 90s!

2 0

rkstar FL (Mar 20, 2020 at 5:11)

Nice vibe! Cool edit.

1 0

nerds-on-dirt-mtb (Mar 20, 2020 at 7:49)

Great vid, a nice way to get ready for the weekend!

1 0

TommyWilkinson (Mar 20, 2020 at 11:45)

Enjoy!

1 0

shotouthoods (Mar 20, 2020 at 15:14)

If Manon isn’t coming back to DH this is just too hard to watch.

1 0

dj100procentenduro (Mar 20, 2020 at 15:21)

Manon I missed your smile!!

1 0

ICEBIKE (Mar 22, 2020 at 5:40)

NICE one!

1 0

adzrees FL (Mar 20, 2020 at 3:50)

Sick!

1 2

DoubleCrownAddict (Mar 20, 2020 at 4:46)

Seemed a little bummed not having their double crown forks.