Old Enough to Know Better: Ep 1 & 2

To live without dreams is to live without joy. We all have dreams, hopes, and goals that spark inside the brain. Like a wax candle, they burn strong and bright initially, reaching and striving for oxygen, but as time goes on, the fire can begin to flicker as the fuel slows down, and other elements sway the balance of chemistry. Holding onto dreams, and keeping that fire burning is something to be celebrated. Yet, in an increasingly fast-paced world, our lives can be shaped and dictated to us by the views of society. As we age, our bodies - aches, pains, and all - and the subtle mental scarring from past endeavors where we felt we didn't reach our best can dampen our spirits to act out our dreams.

In the first episode of this four-part series, Rab Wardell takes a look back at where it all began, in the foothills of Fife, through to the crushing disappointment of the 2006 commonwealth games, and how that has led to where he is now, including his FKT on the West Highland way in 2020. He begins to ask the question, at 36, should he know better than to risk reliving past pains, or is chasing dreams always worthwhile?

With a name like Rab, it’s not a long shot to assume that being Scottish carries a lot of pride. Glentress was built in the late ’90s and has proven to be an iconic destination for riders from around the world. From those just starting out on wheels to the cross country racers who use the Black route as a training benchmark, this forest has many tales to tell. In episode two of the series, Rab decides to tackle the Black route and assess if he really is faster than he used to be.