This is the best footage of llandegla on KZread

@MtbTrailHub

3 жыл бұрын

This is the best comment on any llandegla youtube vid!

A good look at Llandegla Mate and I agree with your comments.

@MtbTrailHub

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Mark, Don't want to come across harsh but also got to say it how it is......

road this yesterday and loved it - was a proper workout right enough. Thought the boardwalk sections were cool. Watch out for the last 5 mins proper hairy 😀

@MtbTrailHub

2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Nice place to ride bikes!

Really appreciate the video. Been toying with the idea of driving 2 and a half to 3 hours to ride here. I don't think I'll bother after your review.

@SmokinMesa

4 жыл бұрын

Should do it anyway. Cafe worth it if you don't like the trail

I came here from tik tok and you were nice and replied to my comments thanks because no one else that has a big following does that good on you

@MtbTrailHub

4 жыл бұрын

Optimise_Coco Thanks for the kind words👍 AlwYs try my best to respond to comments 🙌🏼. Thanks for tuning in 👍

this is a very exciting way, like this trick

Great review. You probably should have gone there before the bike parks! I live less than an hour away and used to go all the time when I got back into riding about 13 years ago. Used to love it. Then I went to Morzine and rode some actual black trails and not long after that we had Revs and Stiniog open up which aren't much further. Hardly ever go now. If I do it's with people who don't really ride. They do night riding with lights to rent on Wednesday which I quite fancy doing some time. If you can't think of anywhere else to go then overall it is a nice facility and you'll have a great workout but don't expect to be blown away by any of the descents. The food is amazing and the skills areas near the shop are worth a few hours just chilling and dicking around on if you don't have to travel too far.

@MtbTrailHub

4 жыл бұрын

Stevo's KZread The alps ruin all the U.K. riding..... so easy to get spoiled ! 👍

Thanks for this video. I was thinking of popping down during Easter break . Think I'll wait till I can get an uplif pass for dyfi . Don't even think I'll bother ebiking this place

@MtbTrailHub

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, they have upgraded a couple of sections since the filming of this. How much it will have changed the loop I don't know........

Loving the stuff

@MtbTrailHub

4 жыл бұрын

Optimise_Coco glad to hear it🙌🏼

Rode it today for the first time I found overall it was ok some really fun sections on the black but seemed like loads of pointless climbing for very little downhill in some sections , i found it got a bit tedious by the end Was totally frozen today and frosty so the scenery was amazing and that helped For me I'd go again but miss a few sections out

@MtbTrailHub

4 жыл бұрын

my myself us That must have been nice in those conditions 👌 .... not quite the reward for the climbs..... 🥴

Perfect video, exactly what I was looking for. To confirm - the black is not really black (no unavoidable tech features etc)? I am looking for somewhere to push a friend's skill level workout scaring her away from MTB and the blue looks a bit dull but the red looks like fun without being intimidating. Is that right? Thanks

@MtbTrailHub

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave, Glad it helped. Yeah that's right, The Red or Black sounds perfect for your friend as long as they have a bit of fitness or happy to build on that. Since the recording of this i've seen that some work has been done on sections of the black trail. Enjoy!

Great video 🤙 we’re hoping to come up here for some filming soon.

@MtbTrailHub

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, The newer sections looks like a good time!

It definitely gets more technical as you progress. They are also appearing to be building a lot up now with some of it getting a bit more to the crazy end. Could be good to go back next year to see what else the pixies have been planting.

@MtbTrailHub

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the heads up and that's great to hear they are investing in more trail! might have to try it again.....

@Monkey_slapping_keys

3 жыл бұрын

@@MtbTrailHub Maybe, my local is Cannock and they seem to be sanitising the main trails and making it worse so Degla is a step up for me, no Morzine mind.

Nice video. What camera are you using? Cheers

@MtbTrailHub

4 жыл бұрын

85bigricky Thanks, it’s a combo of GoPro 4 on the chest and Go Pro 7 for the 3rd person 👍 And a bit of Mavic drone action if I’m feeling really keen 😁

Mate should have done the blue root for jumps

Spot on review mate. I’m local and ride degla on occasion, you highlighted the good sections but overall it’s not worth the effort of all the tedious climbing . A good place for the newbies and middle aged weekend warriors. Oh and they’ve been building that new red section for around 12 months 😕

@MtbTrailHub

4 жыл бұрын

leroy gibb 😬 sounds like a lot of people feel the same way. Well said👍

@SmokinMesa

4 жыл бұрын

Dunno man, bit harsh. Not the most exciting trail but better than most peoples daily.

@MtbTrailHub

4 жыл бұрын

Smokin Mesa yeah I’d be pretty happy to have this as a local but not worth traveling 4+hrs for 😬

@SmokinMesa

4 жыл бұрын

@@MtbTrailHub ha yea man no way worth that

@yhyhwhatever4230

Жыл бұрын

Is this trail doable on a cube e bike hard tail or will it ruin my bike

Hi mate , going here this sunday and taking my ebike as i stopped going here years ago as per your comments, lets see if an ebike can make it worth the trip..........

@MtbTrailHub

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Adam, I think that is actually a great shout.... with the current weather we are having and on an E-bike it will be spot on!! Have a good one!

Broke my collarbone on the similar track 😂 was mellow 😉

@MtbTrailHub

4 жыл бұрын

oooh the alps could be interesting then! hahaaa I find Crashes usually happen on the easy stuff

Should have ridden it once before recording, you’ve done it no justice

@MtbTrailHub

4 жыл бұрын

Time constraints didn't allow for that i'm afraid. 7 days, 7 venues. A section was closed when filming and i should have put that in the edit to make it clearer that there is possibly better stuff there.

@benjamind165

4 жыл бұрын

Mtb Trail Hub I did write this comment before finishing watching the video, I do the red/black on this trail and I do enjoy it, it is up for debate if much of it merits being a black but it’s a fun trail none the less

@MtbTrailHub

4 жыл бұрын

Kkkk Yeah if this was my local I’d be chuffed with a loop around there ..... great for a bit of cardio and to practice some basic skills. I was just after a tad more excitement out there.....

I love it now on an ebike, but prior to that honestly did not like it. Just felt like shed loads of climbs for really small rewards. Now on ebike can make own challenges using all the uphill and then the downhill are now a bonus 👍 winning in my eyes, plus can do two loops now haha Do still enjoy the full b line though

@MtbTrailHub

4 жыл бұрын

You're onto something there!! Ebike life is sounding more and more appealing by the ride!! haha

It could be an epic place if they did something with it, other places invest in the trail network but not here. Its a good day out but not compared to whats on offer elsewhere.

@MtbTrailHub

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah defo, could do with a bit of tlc. Spoilt for choice of great trails in that neck of the woods👌👍

@moelarthur1412

4 жыл бұрын

Llandegla is my local, these trails were built well over a decade ago and very little has been possible as the forest wasn't owned by the center. Now the center owns the forest a new jump section has been opened and much more is being planned for the future 🤘

@MtbTrailHub

4 жыл бұрын

Moel Arthur141 That’s great news! Exciting stuff👌

I've done the red several times in llandegla and you seem to be showing all the up hill parts. Straight from the top theres is some good down hill

@MtbTrailHub

7 ай бұрын

Not on the loop that I rode, admittedly some sections were closed during this ride. I must have missed the best bits??

This is about 10 miles from me. First time I went I thought great there's black runs. Specialized Demo 8 downhill bike was taken! There's more uphills than downhills and the downhills are pretty boring I agree. Next time it'll just be for pure cross country riding which is all it offers.

@MtbTrailHub

4 жыл бұрын

Pretty good spot to have on your doorstep! Although i count agree more with it being %100 XC bike teritory, must have been tough on the Demo 8!!!

@richardjones2811

4 жыл бұрын

@@MtbTrailHub Indeed it was tough going haha

I personally don't mind the climbing since I'm riding a hardtail xc bike, so I think it's all good training.

@MtbTrailHub

4 жыл бұрын

It’s a great spot to build up the fitness. Having a bike like yours is spot on for this place👌

Where abouts is that boardwalk at 2:50?

@MtbTrailHub

2 жыл бұрын

That's in the 'free ride' area, next to pump track

What bike do u have to

@MtbTrailHub

3 жыл бұрын

This is the Marin Alpine Trail, great bike..... only had it on loan for the Northern tour though unfortunately. In the video after this there is a bike review vid 👍

I didn't see B Line on the vid thats one of the best trails on the red route did you not ride this? - The black here is basically just a red.

@MtbTrailHub

4 жыл бұрын

Trail Biker Terry - TBT I don’t remember seeing B line but I featured all of the best bits from the day..... must have missed it 🤷🏼‍♂️😬

@TrailBikerTerryTBT

4 жыл бұрын

Thats a real shame as you start at peak and hit straight into North shore then into rollers and a few jumps very fast trail. Better than the so called blacks there worth doing twice - great editing on your vids by the way.

@MtbTrailHub

4 жыл бұрын

Trail Biker Terry - TBT Thanks Terry, that’s a shame.... could have done with a fast flowy section to spice up the ride !

@pennywood5653

3 жыл бұрын

@@MtbTrailHub Looks like you missed the whole of Medo's wood with B Line, and JJs. Theyve done a lot of work on the trails over the past year during Covid.

@MtbTrailHub

3 жыл бұрын

@@pennywood5653 It was closed when I was there..... should have put that part in the video

A spot on review of the trail centre. I live about 5 miles away and ride there only once or twice a year when friends who live further afield insist on getting shown around. For local rides we normally head out onto the moors around Llangollen or the Berwyns. Llandegla gets a bit more fun on an EMTB but I'd still rather drive over to Snowdonia, the Peak district or the Lakes for some 'proper' MTB'ing.

@MtbTrailHub

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, What a place to live!! You are spoiled for places to ride! ......Ebike could be fun around there....

9:15 i live next to this park and them jumps are sooo hard to clear if you dont carry the speed through the jumps

@MtbTrailHub

3 жыл бұрын

I've heard they are freshening a few of the trails on the black up at the moment?

@charlieroberts3171

3 жыл бұрын

Mtb Trail Hub yeah, i follow them on instagram.... lots of photos of big jumps. Cant wait to go but its always fully booked at the moment

I agree with all your disappointment and I ride an ebike. 🤘

@MtbTrailHub

4 жыл бұрын

Shame to end the tour here but still a great place for beginners or XC, Just not worth traveling big miles for....

@Ruffest

4 жыл бұрын

@@MtbTrailHub yeah. If your going past its worth a shot nothing more 🤘

1:24 you can 100% do that skinny mate, i've done it a couple of times and you are 1000% better than me :) only fell off twice on it haha

@MtbTrailHub

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaa, I have a bit of a mental block on skinnies (most wouldn't even call this a skinny) as i fell off one a few years back and landed pretty heavy on the shoulder! They are super fun though.....we could do with more north shore lines around the UK......

@lolaharwood4702

3 жыл бұрын

@@MtbTrailHub yeah, i find stuff like curbs and low rails in the streets to practice cos there really isnt anything good that i know of haha

Bring back the sun ski

@MtbTrailHub

4 жыл бұрын

It feels like its been gone for such a long time already! Counting down the days to spring.........

Is it just me or is it that trails in the Uk just don't have that excitement factor? The few i have tried have been a bit boring, or so rough and in disrepair they just arn't fun. I've had more fun riding down bridle ways and found better jumps on them!

@MtbTrailHub

Жыл бұрын

I think if you're talking about the trail centres then you've got a valid point. However, less than half hour from here you have revolution bike park which has more features than you could handle. I do agree with you though, most trail centres aren't that great from what i've come across. Especially for more experienced riders. I can't help but think as soon as forestry commissions / councils get involved there is a ridiculous about of hurdles to jump through to make it 'safe'. Privately owned UK bike parks or French Parks is where it's at!

The freeride area is fine, didn’t show the best part

@MtbTrailHub

4 жыл бұрын

Good for some and not for others.......

@OHLDH_MTB

3 жыл бұрын

Init didn’t even go off the drop and the big tables at the bottom

Back when mountain biking was in its infancy early 90's llandegla was really good, and that was because the trails were not man made, unfortunately it's been spoilt by the commercialisation of the place.

@MtbTrailHub

2 ай бұрын

Yeah it's a shame but I think they've had armour the trails now just to keep on top of the maintenance. the amount of riders that pass through these trail centres is crazy! Great for the sport, not so great for natural single track at the trail centres.

I think that review was really misleading. You said the free ride section was flat - but there’s clearly a load of table tops that you didn’t even clear. Plus looks like you missed loads of the really good jumps and drops sections off at the very top of the black. Love your videos but can’t understand how you’d give Dalby a good review (miles and miles of pointless red stuff) and only half explore this place.

@MtbTrailHub

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry to disappoint, I struggled to clear the jumps on freeride because it was so flat. A section of the trail was closed for maintenance during this ride which must be the parts you are refering too. which i had to miss out.(my bad, should have put that in the video) Don't get me wrong, i think it's a good trail centre and would be good for certain riders. All i can do is give my honest opinions, But from what i rode that day i wasn't overly impressed.

It’s a boring track, been there twice. Done red and black.

@MtbTrailHub

3 жыл бұрын

It's not the greatest but has some nice features. I've heard they has re done a few sections which may have given it a bit of a boost....?

Think I'd fall asleep within quarter way round, that looks sooo boorring. Zzzz. Coed y brenin so much better. The beast absolutely killed us.

@MtbTrailHub

4 жыл бұрын

ALAN BRYANT Yeah it’s quite a mellow ride out. Good if you’re a beginner or trying to build fitness......Coed y Brenin is awesome!

Really appreciate the video. Been toying with the idea of driving 2 and a half to 3 hours to ride here. I don't think I'll bother after your review.

@callumyoung7785

4 жыл бұрын

Definitely not worth more than an hour drive

@MtbTrailHub

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to help out! this is what it's all about!