Ballater MTB | Mastermind

This is a full run video of Mastermind in Ballater. This video is partly featured on a full vlog on my channel and was filmed in August 2019.
This was the first time I had ridden the trail so speeds weren't so fast. It was however a deceptive trail. Pretty rocky, fast in places, with lots to catch you out. Definitely worth a ride if you are in the area.
Enjoy!

[@hairyswearymountainbiker3182]

just done this and heartbreak today. had so much fun. watched your vlog last night which made me excited for today haha

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Nice mate. So pleased you enjoyed it. Some great riding around Ballater 👍

[@hairyswearymountainbiker3182]

@@streetpigeonmtb there sure is. ill be back, thats a fact

[@streetpigeonmtb]

@@hairyswearymountainbiker3182 me too!!!

[@5492sparky]

Yep, I like the look of this one! Great run Mate.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

It's a great trail. I will definitely be back there to give it a blast again 👍

[@HallMarc_Trails]

What a trail indeed, looks ace, bike running well too :)

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thank you buddy. Yeah bike is just about perfect for me. Still need to play around with the suspension a wee bit as it is maybe just too progressive for my riding style. Loving it though. 29ers are rapido!

[@aridersview9584]

What a trail indeed! Like you said once you have done it a couple of times it would get rowdy on the way down!

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Definitely!

[@e.w.n.i.a.h]

Looks like so much fun!

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Yeah. It was great. Really energetic 👍

[@e.w.n.i.a.h]

@@streetpigeonmtb what bike are you riding?

[@streetpigeonmtb]

@@e.w.n.i.a.h A Bird Aeris AM9. I did a more in depth look at the bike at ruclips.net/video/eGD_AMl2Fx0/видео.html

[@Paulmtb]

Did this last week on my visit to Scotland. Proper Gopro effect, that trail is so steep in places and the corners so sharp..

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Ha ha. The GoPro effect is real isn't it? I've watched so many videos then turned up to a trail and thought 🙈 Did you enjoy it?

[@Paulmtb]

@@streetpigeonmtb I did .. Rode the route you did, taking in Heartbreak ridge, then Mastermind

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Awesome man. It's such a good day out 🙌

[@rossgibson432]

Where's the best place to park for heart break ridge apologies for the random question

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Just replied to your Messenger message. Have a great day bud 👍

[@HUSHHUSH-]

Surely had to be wet and muddy🤘🔪

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Some rare dry trails! 😂

[@scotty-sb1403]

Does anybody have a strava link for this ride please

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Sent you one.