So much resonance, you're not alone. Your story's different, but we've all got our own stories. They're what make us ... us. I didn't want to go out at the weekend. My head wasn't there. Forced myself out round Darwen Tower. Got piss wet through. Really nailed a niggly drop section for the first time in a while. Got cold. Came home. Spent ages washing all the shit off the bike. Sat down with a brew and noticed I'd switched my brain off for the previous three hours without realising and was now totally relaxed. Keep riding and keep putting your thoughts out there matey. We'll bump into each other one day and I'll thank you...
Thank for sharing this stu and for the appreciation of the edit and the channel. I’ve been wanting to share this for so long but was anxious (damn it 🤣) about how it would be received and that the message needed to be hopeful. You are bang on, this is the power of MTB even though sometimes it can feel like a struggle, it’s always worth it, which I suppose mirrors life in many ways! Take care buddy, keep riding, please do say hi if you see me out!
I can whole heartedly relate to your story. I went through a relationship break up and then a few years later my mum passed away. I hit rock bottom and basically, didn’t want to be here any more. I started having counselling and taught myself meditation. Then, one evening, I came across a RUclips video about MTB and thought “I’d like to try that”. Two years later, I’m still trying it lol. I love it and it has helped me become stronger mentally and physically. I would not be without my bike for all the money in the world 👍
Great to hear your story mate, I lost my Grandma about 7 years ago, and my Grandad about 11 years before my Grandma, both hit me hard, but when Grandad went I took it upon myself to look after my Grandma, did everything for her, then she when she went I’d lost my best mate’s and I think it hit me harder as they were both gone then, went through some bad times after but got through thanks to my Mrs and my Boys! Keep strong mate and carry on doing what you do, the channel is awesome and always enjoy watching your videos. 🙌🤟
I’m sorry for you’re losses Danny, I lost my dad 2 years ago and it had a huge impact on my life, but actually made me look hard at work and life balance and gave me the courage to step out of my current role and completely change paths. It made me fully realise that we only get one life and decided to go self employed and started the channel - so pretty big positive changes that came from that sadness. It’s all part of our story and what makes us who we are! Big love buddy! ❤️
Thanks for putting this out there, brave to open up so much to a big audience. I'm sure many of us can relate to your story on some level (I certainly do) and its good to hear other's experience, how you've tackled it and how MTB has been a big part of it in different ways. I've been mindful myself lately of not getting sucked into the longer, higher, faster, harder treadmill and just trying to steadily improve whilst keeping fun at the forefront, keeping grounded with mellower rides too and taking those valuable mindful moments to appreciate the scenery and peace in nature on rides. Loving the continuous improvements on the channel, drone footage and graphics really upping the quality, great job! Look forward to what's coming next for your channel and trying my hand at some YouTubing myself with your previous action cam 😉 Waiting for my first - very raw- edit to upload now!
Thanks Annes, that’s a lovely message and you are the embodiment of what the channel is about! It takes strength to share weakness! Appreciating that the journey is the destination! Best of luck with your RUclips channel. Can’t wait to see it!
Thanks for sharing. Currently having a bit of a struggle myself with anxiety. A lot of what you talked about resonates with me and I will look into the programme to help with mindfulness. Many thanks
Thank you for sharing Mark, I appreciate the message. You aren’t alone, plenty more people are feeling this way right now and I understand how difficult it can be. The programme is excellent. Please keep in touch and let me know how your are getting on. You can reach me on mindfultrailbiker@icloud.com if you want to chat more. ❤️
Another great video and thank you for sharing your story. I always feel inspired after watching your latest content! Since I started following your channel I always now take a mindful moment when out on my bike to stop and appreciate my surroundings, the smells, sounds and colours of nature around me feed my soul. Keep spreading the good vibes !!!
Thank you Simon, it's wonderful and positive comments like the ones received from you since the early days of the channel that have ultimately gave me the confidence to push on and grow the channel, so thank you for the part you have played! im really happy that you are taking mindful moments during the ride to appreciate where you’re at. look forward to to bumping into you soon.
Touching edit pal, glad to see you got through. Your story definitely resonates with me and no doubt many others. Cycling has been a constant in my life that I can always rely on, be it a tired 10 miler or a mountainous monster, I have said for years, cycling in any form is therapy, it certainly helps to reset a stressful mind and “tune in” to your own body. Keep up the excellent work, Andy 🙌🏻
Thanks for sharing! Really enjoyed the mix of trail review and personal story, biking is such a great tool to escape from everyday pressures and it’s served a similar important part of my personal development over the last few years too. I appreciate all the efforts you put into this edit, especially sharing your story
Hey Craig! Thank you for the support and for taking the time, not an easy watch for sure! It sounds like we are on a similar path of exploration and discovery that ultimately has serving a community at its core. So big respect to you and your journey, I can’t wait to see how that progresses! I’m starting to question if combining the review with the story was a good idea as it’s a monster edit but I’m hoping it stopped it being too self indulgent and hopefully drives the message that the channel is only going to get better despite the brief mindful interludes. Fingers crossed!🤞
Aw thank you, appreciate it! Yes, im not great at relaxing but this was the first break I took from riding and training that I was “ok” with and didnt come with any guilt that I should be training our should be riding. if you dont feel like it and that’s not normal, then kick back and relax then go again when you feel ready! Thanks for commenting buddy!
I've been watching your vlogs for a while and hadn't realized i wasn't subscribed. so you are +1 now. i have both the mini 4 pro and the Neo most recently. great little piece of kit , if not a bit slow, but great for climbing or rolling footage. Riding has played a massive part in my mental health journey. MTB and Gravel being the staple diet. Always found it difficult on off days to get out, until i recently bought an e-bike! now i can pick a hole in the weather, head out and smash some laps and head back with a calm mind and a smile on my face! i have bags off footage from around the country, but never ever got round to putting any of it on the net. planning on investing in some new production gear, so you might see me rolling around on the ground at some point soon :) keep up the good work mate
Hey Stephen! Thanks for the sub, I had to work hard for that one 😄 thank you for getting in touch, I appreciate you taking the time. I’m loving the Neo despite its obvious flaws, mainly because I can’t see me being bothered to lump anything larger around with me, it’s super easy to use and should provide the required alternative b-roll. I’ll keep my eyes out for you on the ground! 😂
Great video. Mountain biking has helped me with my physical health and mental health. Not many people talk about how much mtb can help. so glad that you made a video about it. 👍
Thank you very much for watching and sticking with it, was a long one for sure! It was a long time coming but it felt like the right time to share and hope it resonates and helps even a little! ❤️
Fantastic video & great to hear the back story and the struggles youve overcome to get to where you are in life currently 👍 such a positive and great family man its great to see! See you on some more rides soon fella 👏
@@MindfulTrailBiker Anytime 👍 My eeb died Sunday 😫 so need to book it in at some point to see what the crack is! I'm in Barcelona for 2 trips with work in Nov so might be without it for a while but will give you a shout when back up and running for sure 👍
Great video. Glad riding has helped you and I can relate to it. I find riding a real uplifting experience. I'm struggling to get motivated at the moment, but know I'll love it and feel better when I get out again. Life is just so busy sometimes it's hard to fit everything in.
@@rhettetherington1351 absolutely. I was feeling that way myself a few weeks back. Reframed it as a break from riding and training etc and that small change removed the guilty feeling for me. I used to feel really weird for not riding even when I didn’t feel like it but forcing it often isn’t the answer. That said a kick up the arse is sometimes the answer too.. complex us humans 😂
Yup - I believe everyone should have that thing to escape to, whatever it maybe. As a probable over-thinker, riding has always been therapy for me in a weird way. It's a time when I can block everything out that I have going on. That then helps me re-focus and evaluate things with a clearer mind afterwards. It also feels too good when your blasting out of a quarter! ha! Great vid! - Big love brother!
Dude! Exactly that!! Yeah clear thinking is hard when you’re overwhelmed with thought, feelings, emotions and information. Clarity of thought for me requires removal of the the noise, that’s what riding does for me, it’s meditation in motion! Big love to you actual brother! 😂 Can we get some more tunage for the channel please 🙏
I absolutely love this vid mate...even if it is at Degla! I've been off the bike since the end of July after suffering a detatched retina and not being able to ride has had a huge effect on my mental health. Fair play to you for allowing yourself to be vulnerable putting this out there. Respect, peace and love, brother! ✌🏻
Mate, thank you so much! Even thoughts at degla had me chuckling 🤣 it is a marmite trail centre for sure. Quite nice in a Friday on an ebike though I have to say. I’m sorry to hear about your injury, sounds painful and sounds like patience needed for recovery which is sure to have an impact on your well being. Hope you’re managing to keep straight! What are you able to do at this stage of the recovery? How long is it expected to take for complete recovery? Heal up soon brother. ❤️
@@MindfulTrailBiker it's been feeling fine for the the past 2 months or so. They're just keeping an eye (no pun intended) on a pocket of fluid behind my retina that hasn't reabsorbed back into the body yet. Hopefully it's gone when I go back and I can ride again.
Brilliant video can relate to so much last time I bumped into you up rivington I joke about watching one of your videos over and over can honestly say this one will surpass it thanks
Just a great edit ❤ I’ve loved every minute of being a small part of your journey. My favourite biking buddy, inspiration to me and the boys and award winning hubby 🎉🎉 Awesome skills Ps I kinda wanna go to Degla now 😂
Been degla few times on my ht n must admit it was a killer climb. It's always gd getting out there n ridin mate . Iv suffered Mh ect for decades bro it's a daily battle as we all know . If u eva need talk I'm here anytime lad . Plus if u eva wanna meet up n ride let me know . New camera did u say oooooo very posh . I got a new go pro off this guy called john dunno if u know him lol . Stay strong buddy , great video mate if u wanna see how not to crash let me know 😂😂😂😂
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So much resonance, you're not alone. Your story's different, but we've all got our own stories. They're what make us ... us. I didn't want to go out at the weekend. My head wasn't there. Forced myself out round Darwen Tower. Got piss wet through. Really nailed a niggly drop section for the first time in a while. Got cold. Came home. Spent ages washing all the shit off the bike. Sat down with a brew and noticed I'd switched my brain off for the previous three hours without realising and was now totally relaxed. Keep riding and keep putting your thoughts out there matey. We'll bump into each other one day and I'll thank you...
Thank for sharing this stu and for the appreciation of the edit and the channel. I’ve been wanting to share this for so long but was anxious (damn it 🤣) about how it would be received and that the message needed to be hopeful. You are bang on, this is the power of MTB even though sometimes it can feel like a struggle, it’s always worth it, which I suppose mirrors life in many ways! Take care buddy, keep riding, please do say hi if you see me out!
I can whole heartedly relate to your story. I went through a relationship break up and then a few years later my mum passed away. I hit rock bottom and basically, didn’t want to be here any more. I started having counselling and taught myself meditation. Then, one evening, I came across a RUclips video about MTB and thought “I’d like to try that”. Two years later, I’m still trying it lol. I love it and it has helped me become stronger mentally and physically. I would not be without my bike for all the money in the world 👍
@@JC_on_a_bike that’s an incredible story, thank you very much for sharing! ❤️
Great to hear your story mate, I lost my Grandma about 7 years ago, and my Grandad about 11 years before my Grandma, both hit me hard, but when Grandad went I took it upon myself to look after my Grandma, did everything for her, then she when she went I’d lost my best mate’s and I think it hit me harder as they were both gone then, went through some bad times after but got through thanks to my Mrs and my Boys! Keep strong mate and carry on doing what you do, the channel is awesome and always enjoy watching your videos. 🙌🤟
I’m sorry for you’re losses Danny, I lost my dad 2 years ago and it had a huge impact on my life, but actually made me look hard at work and life balance and gave me the courage to step out of my current role and completely change paths. It made me fully realise that we only get one life and decided to go self employed and started the channel - so pretty big positive changes that came from that sadness. It’s all part of our story and what makes us who we are! Big love buddy! ❤️
Touching story, a reminder that at the end of the day we are all people with our own problems and how we over come them makes us who we are.
Great message Dan! Thanks buddy!
Thanks for putting this out there, brave to open up so much to a big audience. I'm sure many of us can relate to your story on some level (I certainly do) and its good to hear other's experience, how you've tackled it and how MTB has been a big part of it in different ways. I've been mindful myself lately of not getting sucked into the longer, higher, faster, harder treadmill and just trying to steadily improve whilst keeping fun at the forefront, keeping grounded with mellower rides too and taking those valuable mindful moments to appreciate the scenery and peace in nature on rides. Loving the continuous improvements on the channel, drone footage and graphics really upping the quality, great job! Look forward to what's coming next for your channel and trying my hand at some YouTubing myself with your previous action cam 😉 Waiting for my first - very raw- edit to upload now!
Thanks Annes, that’s a lovely message and you are the embodiment of what the channel is about!
It takes strength to share weakness!
Appreciating that the journey is the destination! Best of luck with your RUclips channel. Can’t wait to see it!
Thanks for sharing. Currently having a bit of a struggle myself with anxiety. A lot of what you talked about resonates with me and I will look into the programme to help with mindfulness.
Many thanks
Thank you for sharing Mark, I appreciate the message. You aren’t alone, plenty more people are feeling this way right now and I understand how difficult it can be. The programme is excellent.
Please keep in touch and let me know how your are getting on. You can reach me on mindfultrailbiker@icloud.com if you want to chat more. ❤️
Another great video and thank you for sharing your story. I always feel inspired after watching your latest content! Since I started following your channel I always now take a mindful moment when out on my bike to stop and appreciate my surroundings, the smells, sounds and colours of nature around me feed my soul. Keep spreading the good vibes !!!
Thank you Simon, it's wonderful and positive comments like the ones received from you since the early days of the channel that have ultimately gave me the confidence to push on and grow the channel, so thank you for the part you have played! im really happy that you are taking mindful moments during the ride to appreciate where you’re at. look forward to to bumping into you soon.
Touching edit pal, glad to see you got through.
Your story definitely resonates with me and no doubt many others.
Cycling has been a constant in my life that I can always rely on, be it a tired 10 miler or a mountainous monster, I have said for years, cycling in any form is therapy, it certainly helps to reset a stressful mind and “tune in” to your own body.
Keep up the excellent work, Andy 🙌🏻
Thank you very much for the kind words Andy! I appreciate it and the time you give to the channel. Hope to see you out soon! 👍
Just a few words, a really big thank you , it helps
And yet those few words makes the whole channel journey worth it!
Big love to you ❤️
Thanks for sharing! Really enjoyed the mix of trail review and personal story, biking is such a great tool to escape from everyday pressures and it’s served a similar important part of my personal development over the last few years too. I appreciate all the efforts you put into this edit, especially sharing your story
Hey Craig! Thank you for the support and for taking the time, not an easy watch for sure!
It sounds like we are on a similar path of exploration and discovery that ultimately has serving a community at its core. So big respect to you and your journey, I can’t wait to see how that progresses!
I’m starting to question if combining the review with the story was a good idea as it’s a monster edit but I’m hoping it stopped it being too self indulgent and hopefully drives the message that the channel is only going to get better despite the brief mindful interludes. Fingers crossed!🤞
We all have our demons, I use mountain biking as a head check. But as you said a good rest is needed now and again.
Great video by the way!
Aw thank you, appreciate it! Yes, im not great at relaxing but this was the first break I took from riding and training that I was “ok” with and didnt come with any guilt that I should be training our should be riding. if you dont feel like it and that’s not normal, then kick back and relax then go again when you feel ready! Thanks for commenting buddy!
I've been watching your vlogs for a while and hadn't realized i wasn't subscribed. so you are +1 now. i have both the mini 4 pro and the Neo most recently. great little piece of kit , if not a bit slow, but great for climbing or rolling footage. Riding has played a massive part in my mental health journey. MTB and Gravel being the staple diet. Always found it difficult on off days to get out, until i recently bought an e-bike! now i can pick a hole in the weather, head out and smash some laps and head back with a calm mind and a smile on my face! i have bags off footage from around the country, but never ever got round to putting any of it on the net. planning on investing in some new production gear, so you might see me rolling around on the ground at some point soon :) keep up the good work mate
Hey Stephen! Thanks for the sub, I had to work hard for that one 😄 thank you for getting in touch, I appreciate you taking the time.
I’m loving the Neo despite its obvious flaws, mainly because I can’t see me being bothered to lump anything larger around with me, it’s super easy to use and should provide the required alternative b-roll.
I’ll keep my eyes out for you on the ground! 😂
Great video. Mountain biking has helped me with my physical health and mental health. Not many people talk about how much mtb can help. so glad that you made a video about it. 👍
Thank you very much for watching and sticking with it, was a long one for sure! It was a long time coming but it felt like the right time to share and hope it resonates and helps even a little! ❤️
Fantastic video & great to hear the back story and the struggles youve overcome to get to where you are in life currently 👍 such a positive and great family man its great to see!
See you on some more rides soon fella 👏
@@shannonmtb thanks Mark, appreciate you buddy. I need to reorganise hebden, didn’t go as I had the lurgy. I’ll message you
@@MindfulTrailBiker Anytime 👍
My eeb died Sunday 😫 so need to book it in at some point to see what the crack is! I'm in Barcelona for 2 trips with work in Nov so might be without it for a while but will give you a shout when back up and running for sure 👍
@shannonmtb ok pal. I think it will be be an analogue ride in hebden. Fit them Lads!
Great video. Glad riding has helped you and I can relate to it. I find riding a real uplifting experience. I'm struggling to get motivated at the moment, but know I'll love it and feel better when I get out again. Life is just so busy sometimes it's hard to fit everything in.
@@rhettetherington1351 absolutely. I was feeling that way myself a few weeks back. Reframed it as a break from riding and training etc and that small change removed the guilty feeling for me. I used to feel really weird for not riding even when I didn’t feel like it but forcing it often isn’t the answer. That said a kick up the arse is sometimes the answer too.. complex us humans 😂
Yup - I believe everyone should have that thing to escape to, whatever it maybe. As a probable over-thinker, riding has always been therapy for me in a weird way. It's a time when I can block everything out that I have going on. That then helps me re-focus and evaluate things with a clearer mind afterwards. It also feels too good when your blasting out of a quarter! ha!
Great vid! - Big love brother!
Dude! Exactly that!!
Yeah clear thinking is hard when you’re overwhelmed with thought, feelings, emotions and information. Clarity of thought for me requires removal of the the noise, that’s what riding does for me, it’s meditation in motion!
Big love to you actual brother! 😂
Can we get some more tunage for the channel please 🙏
I absolutely love this vid mate...even if it is at Degla! I've been off the bike since the end of July after suffering a detatched retina and not being able to ride has had a huge effect on my mental health. Fair play to you for allowing yourself to be vulnerable putting this out there. Respect, peace and love, brother! ✌🏻
Mate, thank you so much!
Even thoughts at degla had me chuckling 🤣 it is a marmite trail centre for sure. Quite nice in a Friday on an ebike though I have to say.
I’m sorry to hear about your injury, sounds painful and sounds like patience needed for recovery which is sure to have an impact on your well being. Hope you’re managing to keep straight! What are you able to do at this stage of the recovery? How long is it expected to take for complete recovery?
Heal up soon brother. ❤️
@@MindfulTrailBiker it's been feeling fine for the the past 2 months or so. They're just keeping an eye (no pun intended) on a pocket of fluid behind my retina that hasn't reabsorbed back into the body yet. Hopefully it's gone when I go back and I can ride again.
@MTB_Trekker good news! That’s gonna be a great day! 👍
@@MindfulTrailBiker hopefully yes, 4 weeks ago I thought they were going to say all was fine and they didn't, so I'm not counting my chickens!!
Thanks for sharing buddy. Loved the new intro and start - even matching the beats to the transitions. Keep pressing onwards buddy!
Hey up Mr J
Thanks Jamie, appreciate you buddy! ❤️
Brilliant video can relate to so much last time I bumped into you up rivington I joke about watching one of your videos over and over can honestly say this one will surpass it thanks
@@stephenhead2977 thank you Stephen, I appreciate your kind words! Keep pedalling brother! 🙌
Just a great edit ❤
I’ve loved every minute of being a small part of your journey.
My favourite biking buddy, inspiration to me and the boys and award winning hubby 🎉🎉
Awesome skills
Ps I kinda wanna go to Degla now 😂
@@Lindsey43665 stop it to your making me cry 😢 xx
Been degla few times on my ht n must admit it was a killer climb. It's always gd getting out there n ridin mate . Iv suffered Mh ect for decades bro it's a daily battle as we all know . If u eva need talk I'm here anytime lad . Plus if u eva wanna meet up n ride let me know . New camera did u say oooooo very posh . I got a new go pro off this guy called john dunno if u know him lol . Stay strong buddy , great video mate if u wanna see how not to crash let me know 😂😂😂😂
Cheers Diz. We can defo get out for a ride sometime buddy! You need to give that camera a spin out! MTB is a great healer for sure! 👍
@@MindfulTrailBiker john my pleasure bruv . N thanks again darlin 😂😂😂 if ur a gd boy I mite even buy u a coffee 😂😂😍