Mike's Highlines

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Welcome to Mike's Highlines: MTB adventures & honest reviews — from Tuscany (and sometimes beyond). I’m Mike: an average rider with an unusual life story. This channel is about finding better lines in sport & life: real-world tests, travel, gear, mindset, and the occasional hard-earned lesson. Expect: - POV trail runs + cinematic drone/B-roll - Trail discoveries around the Tuscan Coast - Gear talk, long-term reviews, and real-world setups - Life lessons, thoughts and adventures If you’re into real riding, real trails, and real opinions — join me on this adventure!

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Lake Garda MTB: Nobody Warned Us About These Trails (Ep. 1)

Lake Garda MTB: Nobody Warned Us About These Trails (Ep. 1) Mike's Highlines

1.5K views - 2 days ago

Stop Buying the Wrong MTB Helmet (Modular vs. Half-Shell vs. Full-Face)

Stop Buying the Wrong MTB Helmet (Modular vs. Half-Shell vs. Full-Face) Mike's Highlines

2.3K views - 1 week ago

Bosch SX 400Wh: Is This Actually Enough for a Real MTB Adventure?

Bosch SX 400Wh: Is This Actually Enough for a Real MTB Adventure? Mike's Highlines

646 views - 3 weeks ago

Can a Modern Light eMTB Handle Brutal Enduro Trails? | Tirli, Italy

Can a Modern Light eMTB Handle Brutal Enduro Trails? | Tirli, Italy Mike's Highlines

3.1K views - 1 month ago

Having bad luck lately? Watch this!

Having bad luck lately? Watch this! Mike's Highlines

556 views - 1 month ago

This Newly Built Tuscany Trail is Insane | Macelli Trail | Castagneto Carducci

This Newly Built Tuscany Trail is Insane | Macelli Trail | Castagneto Carducci Mike's Highlines

540 views - 1 month ago

The Heavy Price of Comfort: Why Avoiding Conflict is Dangerous

The Heavy Price of Comfort: Why Avoiding Conflict is Dangerous Mike's Highlines

1.3K views - 1 month ago

I Finally Found The "Real" Secret To MTB Cornering

I Finally Found The "Real" Secret To MTB Cornering Mike's Highlines

3.7K views - 1 month ago

Why I Left Everything to Ride in Tuscany (Starting Over at 45)

Why I Left Everything to Ride in Tuscany (Starting Over at 45) Mike's Highlines

690 views - 2 months ago

Can ChatGPT Tune My MTB Suspension? I Tried It (and Crashed)

Can ChatGPT Tune My MTB Suspension? I Tried It (and Crashed) Mike's Highlines

1.6K views - 2 months ago

This Light eBike Surprised Me in Many Ways! | TEMPO Power

This Light eBike Surprised Me in Many Ways! | TEMPO Power Mike's Highlines

2.6K views - 2 months ago

After Years of Pedalling - THIS Changes EVERYTHING #MTB

After Years of Pedalling - THIS Changes EVERYTHING #MTB Mike's Highlines

3K views - 2 months ago

We Climbed 40 Minutes for THIS? – Gabbro MTB Tuscany

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We Climbed 40 Minutes for THIS? – Gabbro MTB Tuscany Mike's Highlines and Mattia Cecchetti - MTB Vlogs

374 views - 3 months ago

No Kashima. No Carbon. Is the Santa Cruz Vala AL Actually Any Good?

No Kashima. No Carbon. Is the Santa Cruz Vala AL Actually Any Good? Mike's Highlines

2K views - 3 months ago

I Found This Trail Before Trailforks Did | Cris Cros

I Found This Trail Before Trailforks Did | Cris Cros Mike's Highlines

413 views - 3 months ago

Mountain Biking vs Surfing: The Unexpected Connection

Mountain Biking vs Surfing: The Unexpected Connection Mike's Highlines

486 views - 3 months ago

We Rode MTB Trails Near Florence… Slippery, Sketchy & Steep! Monte Morello

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We Rode MTB Trails Near Florence… Slippery, Sketchy & Steep! Monte Morello Mike's Highlines and Mattia Cecchetti - MTB Vlogs

817 views - 3 months ago

Hip Pack vs Backpack MTB — I Tested Both (Evoc Pro 3 vs Trail Pro 10)

Hip Pack vs Backpack MTB — I Tested Both (Evoc Pro 3 vs Trail Pro 10) Mike's Highlines

2.1K views - 4 months ago

Boat to Summit – Elba's Incredible MTB Beauty

Boat to Summit – Elba's Incredible MTB Beauty Mike's Highlines

619 views - 4 months ago

We Got Destroyed on These Trails | Castiglione della Pescaia MTB

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We Got Destroyed on These Trails | Castiglione della Pescaia MTB Mike's Highlines and Mattia Cecchetti - MTB Vlogs

466 views - 4 months ago

5 MTB Upgrades That Actually Made a Difference in 2025

5 MTB Upgrades That Actually Made a Difference in 2025 Mike's Highlines

2.5K views - 4 months ago

10-x MTB Rear Suspension – E*Thirteen Sidekick

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10-x MTB Rear Suspension – E*Thirteen Sidekick Mike's Highlines and MTB Trail Shredders

1.3K views - 4 months ago

Epic MTB Adventure: From Trailhead to Sea in Italy!

Epic MTB Adventure: From Trailhead to Sea in Italy! Mike's Highlines

780 views - 4 months ago

Your MTB Pain Probably Isn't Your Fault (It's This)

Your MTB Pain Probably Isn't Your Fault (It's This) Mike's Highlines

277 views - 5 months ago

Massa Marittima Canyon | The Most Underrated MTB Destination in Italy

Massa Marittima Canyon | The Most Underrated MTB Destination in Italy Mike's Highlines

1.4K views - 5 months ago

POC knee pads - Which one’s right for you? It’s not what you think!

POC knee pads - Which one’s right for you? It’s not what you think! Mike's Highlines

2.2K views - 5 months ago

Tuscany's Best Kept Secret - MAGONA MTB Trail Area

Tuscany's Best Kept Secret - MAGONA MTB Trail Area Mike's Highlines

484 views - 6 months ago

I Monetized an MTB Channel in 9 Months — Here's Exactly How

I Monetized an MTB Channel in 9 Months — Here's Exactly How Mike's Highlines

740 views - 6 months ago

The Ultimate MTB Grips? ...Not What I Expected | SQlab 70X 2.0 Pro Review

The Ultimate MTB Grips? ...Not What I Expected | SQlab 70X 2.0 Pro Review Mike's Highlines

1.3K views - 7 months ago

Grit, Guts & Friendship - a REAL MTB Adventure | Monte Cimone, Italy

Grit, Guts & Friendship - a REAL MTB Adventure | Monte Cimone, Italy Mike's Highlines

403 views - 8 months ago

RADIALS!!! Are They Really All That?! I Put Them To Real Life Test!

RADIALS!!! Are They Really All That?! I Put Them To Real Life Test! Mike's Highlines

10.4K views - 8 months ago

The Perfect Golden Hour – Tuscany MTB Adventure Ending at the Sea

The Perfect Golden Hour – Tuscany MTB Adventure Ending at the Sea Mike's Highlines

660 views - 9 months ago

MTB Jumping Breakthrough – What Finally Helped Me Progress

MTB Jumping Breakthrough – What Finally Helped Me Progress Mike's Highlines

31.3K views - 9 months ago

I Tested a Trail Fork at an Enduro Bike Park – Big Mistake or Genius?

I Tested a Trail Fork at an Enduro Bike Park – Big Mistake or Genius? Mike's Highlines

703 views - 9 months ago

Galfer Shark Rotors After 1 Year – Still Worth the Hype?

Galfer Shark Rotors After 1 Year – Still Worth the Hype? Mike's Highlines

4K views - 9 months ago

Bye Bye Lyrik? First Ride on the Formula Selva S – And WOW.

Bye Bye Lyrik? First Ride on the Formula Selva S – And WOW. Mike's Highlines

1.7K views - 9 months ago

No Dirt, Just Waves – A Surf Adventure

No Dirt, Just Waves – A Surf Adventure Mike's Highlines

122 views - 10 months ago

Fear is Killing Your Riding – This is How I Broke Through

Fear is Killing Your Riding – This is How I Broke Through Mike's Highlines

547 views - 10 months ago

Santa Cruz BULLIT – THE Ultimate Trail Weapon or Just Hype?

Santa Cruz BULLIT – THE Ultimate Trail Weapon or Just Hype? Mike's Highlines

5.3K views - 10 months ago

2,000+ trails later — Poggio Pelato is MY #1 trail area!

2,000+ trails later — Poggio Pelato is MY #1 trail area! Mike's Highlines

936 views - 10 months ago

Creating a PRO MTB B-Roll Without Skills - Can it Work?

Creating a PRO MTB B-Roll Without Skills - Can it Work? Mike's Highlines

759 views - 11 months ago

Forbidden Frame in Danger! This €8 Clamp Saves Your Carbon! 🚑

Forbidden Frame in Danger! This €8 Clamp Saves Your Carbon! 🚑 Mike's Highlines

2.9K views - 11 months ago

Fabio Wibmer’s New Backyard! Massa Marittima Freeride Reborn

Fabio Wibmer’s New Backyard! Massa Marittima Freeride Reborn Mike's Highlines

5.4K views - 11 months ago

Is This THE Hidden MTB Gem in Tuscany You Should Be Looking For?

Is This THE Hidden MTB Gem in Tuscany You Should Be Looking For? Mike's Highlines

745 views - 1 year ago

POC Torso protection - Which is the right one for you? Here’s what NO ONE tells you!

POC Torso protection - Which is the right one for you? Here’s what NO ONE tells you! Mike's Highlines

12.2K views - 1 year ago

Is This the BEST Mountain Biking Spot in Tuscany You Haven't Tried Yet?

Is This the BEST Mountain Biking Spot in Tuscany You Haven't Tried Yet? Mike's Highlines

456 views - 1 year ago

I Must Be Crazy For ATTEMPTING To Reach This Hidden Castle on MTB!

I Must Be Crazy For ATTEMPTING To Reach This Hidden Castle on MTB! Mike's Highlines

398 views - 1 year ago

Where To Mount a MTB Action Cam? Watch THIS!

Where To Mount a MTB Action Cam? Watch THIS! Mike's Highlines

2.8K views - 1 year ago

Can I Get a… FlowJob? - Trailforks & Pinkbike trail of the month (April 2025)

Can I Get a… FlowJob? - Trailforks & Pinkbike trail of the month (April 2025) Mike's Highlines

1K views - 1 year ago

MTB Adventures: The Most DIFFICULT Trails In Tuscany?

MTB Adventures: The Most DIFFICULT Trails In Tuscany? Mike's Highlines

675 views - 1 year ago

The Best Wall Mounts for Bikes? I Tested Parax

The Best Wall Mounts for Bikes? I Tested Parax Mike's Highlines

583 views - 1 year ago

Can this ONE thing unleash your MTB cornering?

Can this ONE thing unleash your MTB cornering? Mike's Highlines

28.9K views - 1 year ago

OneUp Components EDC Tools Long-Term Review: Ride Enduro MTB Without a Backpack?

OneUp Components EDC Tools Long-Term Review: Ride Enduro MTB Without a Backpack? Mike's Highlines

8.5K views - 1 year ago

Euphoria & Pain - Enduro MTB Adventure in Castiglione della Pescaia, Tuscany!

Euphoria & Pain - Enduro MTB Adventure in Castiglione della Pescaia, Tuscany! Mike's Highlines

657 views - 1 year ago

Forbidden Druid V2 REVIEW after 3000km of riding - REAL life TEST!

Forbidden Druid V2 REVIEW after 3000km of riding - REAL life TEST! Mike's Highlines

10.4K views - 1 year ago

This Italian Island Has the Best Downhill Trails You've Never Heard Of | Capoliveri Bike Park

This Italian Island Has the Best Downhill Trails You've Never Heard Of | Capoliveri Bike Park Mike's Highlines

1.8K views - 1 year ago

Trails, Trains & Trouble - How NOT to Plan Your MTB Trip in Italy!

Trails, Trains & Trouble - How NOT to Plan Your MTB Trip in Italy! Mike's Highlines

837 views - 1 year ago

Tuscany's Epic MTB Adventure - Stunning Trails & Near Misses (incl. Bike & Gear check) #mtb #trails

Tuscany's Epic MTB Adventure - Stunning Trails & Near Misses (incl. Bike & Gear check) #mtb #trails Mike's Highlines

2.2K views - 1 year ago

Bike Park Enduro Piz Sorega & Piz La Ila | Bike Beats | The Day BEFORE Sella Ronda MTB Tour (Warmup)

Bike Park Enduro Piz Sorega & Piz La Ila | Bike Beats | The Day BEFORE Sella Ronda MTB Tour (Warmup) Mike's Highlines

319 views - 1 year ago

Is Sella Ronda Bike Day REALLY Worth the Hype for Epic MTB Adventures?

Is Sella Ronda Bike Day REALLY Worth the Hype for Epic MTB Adventures? Mike's Highlines

2.7K views - 1 year ago