Uploaded January 2022 | Updated September 2026, 7 hours ago

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Was considering going to Pitmedden for the first time, for the first ride of the year, but opted to hit an old favourite.

That favourite is Dunkeld, a fantastic venue with a great mix of trails across four different hills.
While I've been there many times before , me and James tried to hit some new trails and/or trails that I haven't filmed in a while.

Conditions were deceptively difficult and I found myself riding very rigid and a bit on the timid side. Here's hoping things can improve over the rest of the year.

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