Springtime in the Lake District – Video by tris400d

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bananowy (Apr 19, 2017 at 1:38)

Great vid and you got so lucky with the weather! I just came back from the Lake District (my first time) and loved every bit of it. Probably the best area in the UK to do that kind of classic MTB loops for a change from trail centres/bikeparks.

tris400d (Apr 19, 2017 at 1:42)

Glad you like it. We are locals so we sat through a lot of rain to get a day like this!

Shoe2190 (Apr 19, 2017 at 2:05)

I'm originally from the area and don't get me wrong its good but it's not a patch on Scotland. Especially with the access laws meaning you can bike on any footpath. Get yourself up here.

Small-Tales-Epic-Trails (Apr 19, 2017 at 2:16)

@Shoe2190: I moved down to the Lakes from Inverness, have not looked back.

bananowy (Apr 19, 2017 at 2:19)

@Shoe2190: Thanks, definitely need to visit Scotland this summer then

What would be the best place/area to stay for a few days within 1-2h drive from good trails?

Shoe2190 (Apr 19, 2017 at 3:52)

@bananowy:

Depends what you want to ride really. Edinburgh area gives you all the tweed valley stuff around Inners and Glentress. Dunkeld isn't to much further up. If you want big mountain then Ben Lawers, almost anything in the Cairgorms and then there is Torridon which I've yet to do myself as its a bit of a Trek but I will be. In short once your at Glasgow/Edinbugh level anywhere you go north has amazing riding less than an hour away.

bananowy (Apr 19, 2017 at 4:57)

@Shoe2190: Thanks for the advice, it will come handy. Cheers!

mizzter-b (Apr 19, 2017 at 1:01)

Good stuff, we done. Love the hikers always look at bikers like they are insane up there!

tris400d (Apr 19, 2017 at 5:32)

Thanks, most are impressed/ supportive!

mizzter-b (Apr 19, 2017 at 5:57)

@tris400d: I did Hellvelyn last year and want to do some more wild stuff.....I will give a mention to Whinlatter trails as well though...I enjoyed playing on them!

ArnoG (Apr 19, 2017 at 7:25)

Nice ride. Was planning something similar last year over 2 days with a stop in Keswick.
We sacked it as the weather was appalling and I ended up axle deep in a bog once we got to the end of the trail on the way up towards Stake pass (we started at Borrowdale independent youth hostel)
What's the trails down to Wasdale then across to Black Sail hut?

QuinceyDavidson (Apr 19, 2017 at 4:43)

great vid guys! any maps for this route?

gibbon-on-an-orange (Apr 19, 2017 at 4:55)

+1 on this. Looks like a superb day out but I'd love to see a Strava screenshot or similar to get an idea how just how 'big' a day this is. Looks like a lot of hike-a-bike needed etc so I'm not sure my current fitness level would be up to it.

tris400d (Apr 19, 2017 at 5:38)

@gibbon-on-an-orange @QuinceyDavidson DM me your email and I can provide a GPX. A summary of the stats is:

20.1mi Distance - 4:51:49 Moving Time - 3,592ft Elevation

Including all the faffing around for the filming/ photos.

tris400d (Apr 19, 2017 at 5:49)

@gibbon-on-an-orange @QuinceyDavidson

GPX download can be found here: lakesmtb.co.uk/articles/rossett-ghyll

oatcake91 (Jun 9, 2017 at 12:16)

ignore this

burketown (Apr 19, 2017 at 6:31)

Love this, takes me back to nan bield pass the other night.

Lake District home for the mountain bike????????????????????????????????????????

wobbem (Apr 19, 2017 at 0:19)

Nice one, thanks for saying where you where riding as well, I must get up there.

tellend (Apr 19, 2017 at 1:52)

Only one lake in the lake district.....

brownturns (Apr 19, 2017 at 2:25)

You know it!

ovadebarz (Apr 19, 2017 at 13:12)

wonderful film. I've never had weather that good there! What gimbal / go pro did you use for the chesty shots please? I want one!!

pete-archer (Apr 19, 2017 at 13:19)

We used a GoPro Karma for the drone shots, Karma Grip for the chesty shots and the whole video was shot on a Hero 5 Black ????

ovadebarz (Apr 19, 2017 at 13:58)

@seb-clawhammer:

thanks.

thebaron38 (Apr 19, 2017 at 14:58)

One of the best films ive seen for a while. Looked a great day out and some great riding there.

tris400d (Apr 23, 2017 at 15:26)

Thanks! @seb-clawhammer with the video skills!

jaame (Apr 18, 2017 at 22:29)

Nice video, thanks for that.

Are the hikers OK in the main?

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Small-Tales-Epic-Trails (Apr 19, 2017 at 2:22)

Depends how nice you are to the hikers. I never have any problems but I slow right down or get off when going past if they haven't seen me. When you get 20 min descents, 20 secs of slowing up is nothing, being responsible ambassadors for the sport is everything.

iijonnyii (Apr 19, 2017 at 6:14)

Great video - not done many 'epic' days in the lake district like that - any advice for a first time route??

pete-archer (Apr 19, 2017 at 13:21)

Too many to choose from! Does depend on your fitness I'd say as some are pretty big days out but a classic is the Gatesgarth / Nan Bield Pass loop from Staveley, worth a look!

tris400d (Apr 19, 2017 at 13:38)

Take a peek on here:
lakesmtb.co.uk/lake-district-routes

A newly launched rider owned site for all things mountain bike in the Lakes.

thenotoriousmic (Apr 19, 2017 at 18:45)

Borrowdale bash is a good one to try. It's got everything and if your feeling brave you can skip the last decent and ride cat bells though it's as gnarly as it gets in some places and unlike nan bield your never far away from the road incase something goes tits up. With nan bield there's no escape route.

iijonnyii (Apr 19, 2017 at 23:21)

@seb-clawhammer @tris400d @thenotoriousmic :
Cheers chaps will take a look, heading up this weekend actually so will give one of those ago. Thanks for the inspiration.

mildredb (Apr 19, 2017 at 10:40)

Great vid lads awesome terrain , thanks for posting it on here

tris400d (Apr 19, 2017 at 12:23)

No worries, glad you liked it.

iainmac-1 (Apr 19, 2017 at 16:55)

Awesome video man. Moving down to Whitehaven from Scotland for a few months, stoked to see what's about that way!

tris400d (Apr 23, 2017 at 15:26)

Plenty about if you know where to look. Check out a new site lakesmtb.co.uk for routes & reports.

foresterlee (Apr 20, 2017 at 13:45)

Lucky ba##ards, I def need to sort out my work life balance. Soo jealous. ????

tris400d (Apr 23, 2017 at 15:26)

Haha, this weather on a weekend too!

P88DAL (Apr 18, 2017 at 22:51)

Great video, cheers.

tris400d (Apr 19, 2017 at 5:39)

Glad you enjoyed it, cheers.

kiwimtber (Apr 19, 2017 at 0:48)

Nice Vid....But it is always 'Lake' District not 'Lakes'.

tris400d (Apr 19, 2017 at 1:35)

We know! It got edited by the PB team in Canada before it went live. Trying to get it fixed..

HyperSquirrel (Apr 19, 2017 at 2:37)

@tris400d: @laurenjenkins might be able to help you there

tris400d (Apr 19, 2017 at 5:33)

@HyperSquirrel: Thanks!

SkankinMike (Apr 19, 2017 at 11:46)

I reckon he knows that living there...

moomoo1 (Apr 19, 2017 at 13:10)

Visit the lakes every year, love the place good for the soul.

oatcake91 (May 3, 2017 at 15:01)

Is this route mapped out anywhere?

tris400d (May 3, 2017 at 15:53)

lakesmtb.co.uk/articles/rossett-ghyll Download the GPX here!

excavator666 (Apr 19, 2017 at 2:18)

Epic.

tris400d (Apr 19, 2017 at 5:39)

Thanks!

MrBawbag (Apr 20, 2017 at 14:40)

Great wee video, sat captivated by it. Nice one boys

tris400d (Apr 23, 2017 at 15:25)

No worries!

William001 (Apr 19, 2017 at 10:00)

Epic

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Andy-ap (Apr 19, 2017 at 4:49)

I'm always a bit confused when i see carbon bikes 'Massive gear range' 1x systems and people either carrying or pushing them uphill.

Yeah i know camera's don't show gradient but still, these modern bikes are supposed to b better than ever at going up and down. Or is it just the slack geometry that stops these going uphill, so why have massive cassettes?

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tris400d (Apr 19, 2017 at 5:31)

Much of the terrain we go up in this video is either too steep or too technical to ride, with big loose rocks or steps, which is common in this area of the country. I think the video probably shows more hiking when climbing too because it's difficult to film on the go whilst riding up. My gear range is 32x42-11t so it's big yes, but not for the terrain we are covering. Hopefully that helps explain!

thenotoriousmic (Apr 19, 2017 at 18:36)

You can't ride up hills round here mate. It's to rough and rocky.

km79 (Apr 19, 2017 at 23:57)

You must be easily confused then. PHave you ever been on a steep rugged hillside?

Andy-ap (Apr 20, 2017 at 1:07)

@km79: Plenty, i do a lot of hiking, i appreciate the patronising. Not.

I can't say anything here that won't be shot at but i'm going to agree with the OP and just accept the hiking bit was for the sake of the camera. But i still genuinely feel that these modern bikes seem far more orientated towards descending than climbing due in part to the narrower gearing range compared to a 3x and slacker geometry pushing you too far back. And to state the obvious yes you'd have to be Chris akrigg to climb boulders and rock steps but then i thought that was a given.

thenotoriousmic (Apr 20, 2017 at 1:29)

@Andy-ap: the lakes aren't anything like what you find at a trail centre mate.

Andy-ap (Apr 20, 2017 at 1:41)

@thenotoriousmic: Yep i've been to the lakes several times for hiking, It's nice up there. Trail centres are silky smooth in comparison anyway ; ) Why i much prefer riding on natural trails.

ebikeswillruinmtb (Apr 20, 2017 at 10:29)

@Andy-ap: STOP RUINING SALES! new bikes might be heavier, less gearing, too slack for going up hill, super expensive and break easily but...umm...ummm, they're new sooo they must be better.....oh they are for making profit off of the gullible! gotta have a new iphone and a new bike every year or you're not trendy

i thought biking was about ya know..biking, obviously not anymore.

tris400d (Apr 23, 2017 at 15:29)

@Andy-ap: Take your steep-angled, tripple chain-ringed XC bike to Rossett Gyhll and I'l put money on you still having to carry. Probably up and down, at least we are riding one direction

thenotoriousmic (Apr 23, 2017 at 18:27)

@tris400d: that's a fantastic point really. Most people wouldn't even ride down these trails let alone ride up them.