Uploaded June 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

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After hitting Tarland 2 just after opening day, I have been itching to get back and ride it again!

I was particularly keen to try and clean the black jump line “fools gold” which I was pretty sure I could manage with a bit more bravery than I had previously had.

I also thought that this would be the perfect location to have a well overdue Patreon group ride, as this place really does cater to all abilities.

The resulting day was fantastic, and a whole load of fun👌

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