Uploaded January 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago

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Strava Link - strava.com/activities/8326556639

After many days of shocking weather, a nice day finally presented itself, and I subsequently contacted James to arrange some biking.

What I didn't expect however, was to be schooled by him all day long and to not be able to match his pace at any point!

While this did hit my ego in some respects, I am equally happy, as James's new found speed and consistency will help me improve when I ride with him. Should also make for some great videos too.

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