Uploaded June 2023 | Updated September 2026, 9 hours ago
Strava Link - strava.com/activities/9113032913
If I had heard of any of the rides in the Lake District before, it would definitely be Helvellyn.
It's one of the bigger mountains in the area and has numerous ways up and down. We opted to the most straight forward route for this first visit, going up and back down Birkside.
This turned out to be great, so I'm already looking forward to trying out some of the alternatives in the future.
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Drone
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Specialised Gambit - specialized.com/gb/en/gambit/p/199902?color=321000-199902
Open face helmet
POC Tectal - amzn.to/3k7yiAf
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USWE Patriot 15 - amzn.to/3kb3yOz
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Kriega Trail 18 - amzn.to/37xM75Q
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Strava Link - strava.com/activities/9113032913
If I had heard of any of the rides in the Lake District before, it would definitely be Helvellyn.
It's one of the bigger mountains in the area and has numerous ways up and down. We opted to the most straight forward route for this first visit, going up and back down Birkside.
This turned out to be great, so I'm already looking forward to trying out some of the alternatives in the future.
Supporters of the channel
Patreon - patreon.com/McTrailRider
Deviate Cycles - bit.ly/3VqBdFK
Vitus Bikes - vitusbikes.com
20TwentyBikes - bit.ly/3OVHHt8
PayPal Donations - paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=TFQZ744DAAKYL
Bikes
Main bike
Deviate Claymore (custom build) - store.deviatecycles.com/collections/frame-only/products/claymore-frameset
Ebike
Vitus E Sommet VRS - vitusbikes.com/collections/e-sommet/products/vitus-e-sommet-297-vrs-mountain-bike-2022
Camera Gear
Main POV Camera
GoPro Hero 10 - gopro.com/en/gb/shop/cameras/hero10-black/CHDHX-101-master.html
Drone
Skydio 2 - skydio.com/skydio-2
Riding Equipment
Full Face helmet
Specialised Gambit - specialized.com/gb/en/gambit/p/199902?color=321000-199902
Open face helmet
POC Tectal - amzn.to/3k7yiAf
Medium sized backpack
USWE Patriot 15 - amzn.to/3kb3yOz
Large backpack
Kriega Trail 18 - amzn.to/37xM75Q
Riding glasses
Oakely Jawbreakers - amzn.to/37wYOOg
One piece suit
Dirtlej Dirtsuit - amzn.to/3bnmPsj
Shoes
5Ten Trailcross - amzn.to/2NsmHzw
Bike computer
Garmin Edge 530 -amzn.to/3aCCV24
Bike Computer Mount - 76projects.com/shop/enduromount
