Bikepacking The KING ALFREDS WAY, Part One. A 220 mile mostly off road adventure. Wiltshire Man
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- Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024
- The King Alfreds way is a 220 mile circular route which starts and finishes at Winchester the city where King Alfred ruled from.
The route requires a reasonable level of fitness and some sections are a bit tough.
I did have a few minor crashes and unfortunately the bike suffered a broken derailuer and a few other bits are worse for wear, but hopefully all fixable.
I used a Garmin Edge Explore 2 to navigate this journey, this device performed brilliantly. There are so many turns and some of them are quite difficult to find and you could use a paper map, but it would take you a fair bit longer.
I would avoid doing this journey after heavy rain or possibly during Winter as the conditions could be just a bit tricky...To say the least!
Music used in this video is all from the RUclips audio library:
A year ago- Neffex
Believe- Neffex
Floating home- Brian Bolger
Love the messenger- Freedom trail studio
You are more inspirational than you realise. A man of moderate means and not perfect health who proves you don't have to be a millionaire and in perfect health to have adventures. Thank you very much for these videos.
Very moderate means Dennis, but thankfully my health despite illness is holding up
just finished watching this video Sandy and you never cease to amaze me. Us more "mature" adventurers still find the inner energy to do things. Great tribute to your fitness. Have an amazing journey.
I always seem to find your videos an hour or so before starting a 10-hour shift, and they always make me question what the hell am I doing with my life?
Absolutely. Me too.
And me
No better way to start a Saturday morning than watching one of your videos. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Lovely moment (on 24 minutes), as you run back to retrieve the camera, take in the beauty of the stream and reflect on life. Can’t wait for part two
Your a hero Sandy....! 👏
Looks like a really nice but sometimes arduous ride. You are an inspiration, Sandy👍
Another great video from our favourite RUclips channel. Thank you SO much for continuing to make such interesting and engaging films. They’re always an absolute pleasure to watch!
This is a brilliant film and the most detailed of all the KAW videos that I've watched. I'm doing this in 6 days time and I feel as though I'm in for both a treat and a mega trial! Great Video!
I aimed to do 60 miles a day to complete it in 4 days, its doable but quite hard at the same time. Sometimes it's nice to take a bit more time, travel a bit slower and just enjoy the experience:) Have a great trip.
Loved this video. I'm lucky enough to live very near the Yorkshire Wolds we have loads of chalk grassland valleys punctuated with woodland. I did some training around Wiltshire with the forces and it always brings back memories watching your videos. 🍻👍 Cheers Al.😁
Thanks Al, Yes I guess you may have done some training on Salisbury plain, thats about 25 miles south of me
Good on you Sandy. Well named it seems to. Those lanes have more sand than our Spanish beaches. Waiting to see how you broke a drop-out. Keep smiling! Bill
Brilliant Video.. I bet Dave thinks your some kind of Superman especiallywith all your determination and efforts... 😉👍🏻
All credit to you Sandy may you complete many more journeys - stay safe
I hope so too Frank:)
Yep, great video brother Sandy, got to love Dave, what a great chap he is and a good friend to our family.
Looking forward to part 2, 3 and 4 😉👏
A proper epic adventure with perils and trials met and overcome, you're always an inspiration, here's to many more
Good morning sandy very enjoyable video very enjoyable and interesting the railway platform you were stood next to is the old longmoore military railway I had visited it in the late 60s lots of info about it on Google looking forward to the next one great stuff Craig.
Hi Craig, yes I now realise my mistake:)
Really enjoyed this video dad! I know it's 4:45am but your unborn grandson is keeping me awake at night lately. So struggling too get some decent sleep. But fortunately your video has kept me occupied this morning.
But outstanding video. Glad you were safe and enjoyed yourself. And happy Dave kept you company for the first day! 😊
Love you Baby Anne and my unborn Grand son:) Hope you get some good sleep. Back home now and all is good
thoroughly enjoyable and inspirational - heading over to part 2 now.
Cheers Pete, it's an epic ride:)
Absolutely outstanding Sandy, I have been eagerly awaiting to see this epic journey of yours, and you have captured it so well for us to enjoy. Its amazing how much and how quick the landscapes changed.
A+++. Love your videos Sandy. Shame about your bike falling terminally ill at the end. Shall be watching part 2 now to find out how you got on.
I should imagine a in a few weeks time as autumn sets in the colours of the leaves as they turn will be dramatic.
You can add 'film maker - presenter, producer, editor and director' to your CV with pride.
Thanks ALex, there's a lot of work involved thats for sure
Hi Sandy just catching up on all your channel post. You are so inspirational even though I’ve got a couple of years on you. Love your very very dry humour!!!
Mmmm Pipers crisps made about 20 miles away from me.
So I’ve been looking at several RUclips post on this route and your vid has definitely put it on my bucket list for 2024. It looks like such a brilliant route.
I started cycling at the age of 4 too when mi dad took my stabilisers off my first bike. Yes I’ve had numerous bikes since but my first serious bike was a Dawes Galaxy bought in 1989. Ive still got it and after over 100000 miles it’s still with me and is my bike of choice.
So gonna watch Pt2 now and I’ll be back with another comment.
Oh…did you manage to cut those extra long tapes off from your lid.
Take care Sandy…Ron
Hi Ron, yes the helmet straps have been cut down. The KAW is a must do route, you will love it, and the old Dawes Galaxy a great steed, I have a Revel Romany from the same era, someone told me they used the same frame. All Reynolds 531
Thanks for sharing your adventures.
Bloody awesome man. Great mental attitude and lucky to be so physically fit for your age. Love this,very interesting very enjoyable to watch, look forward to seeing more. Best wishes to you 😊👍
That was wicked! Greetings from N.Z.
Just when I thought you'd jumped ship on to HMS Brompton too. Excellent stuff 👍 I'll be watching with interest as I'm intending attempting this, jumping on at Swindon.
Go for it, but I would avoid the route after prolonged wet weather of maybe during the winter because it can get muddy in places
Nice one bro it has some lovely views along the way. Safe travels.
Very impressive! 😁👍
Great video Sandy, what amazing countryside we have. Keep them coming.Looking forward to part two.
Fantastic trail i enjoyed it
And we are really glad to have you here too Sandy!
What a start mate. Love Dave, he should be on more videos mate, get him out camping with you. I've noticed also the the battery life on the GoPro is terrible mate, iys nit reliable now.
Glad you managed to get the link for the chair but judging by the end of this video you'll need more than just that by the end of the trip. Never knew that about the saddle eother. Looking forward to part 2 pal.
Cheers Ant, Gopro batteries could be better. I enjoy a good challenge:)
I did the KAW in July and I absolutely loved it! I hope you can get your drop-out fixed. You were doing so well, a bit of Murphy's law at work I recon. If anyone can get it fixed, I bet you will. Good luck!
I really enjoyed watching this video Sandy. Another fantastic adventure with great weather!! Wishing you happy birthday for your forthcoming 60th. Looking forward to part 2.
Cheers!!
Thanks Paula
Lovely video Sandy! Sorry to see your bike gave out though.
That was a great ride today Sandy. Lots of nice scenery and big challenges. Looking forward to seeing part two.
Sandy ,I am in awe of you! 220 miles! As a cyclist ,I know it is harder to peddle off road.
Sandy, I have thumbed you up. I will comment further when you have finished the ride. As ever, Henry.
Thanks Henry, part tow ready around midweek
Like a breath of fresh air this was. I’m feeling under the weather and couldn’t sleep. I’d read about KA’s Way and will be getting out on my bike this winter. Anyway, great viewing Sandy and glad your surgery went well and many belated happy returns. I watch all your vids but don’t always comment, but wanted to thank you. ATB - Chris G.👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Another most excellent film, thank you for sharing with us all.
Great video as always, bu..er about the bike dying on you though.
I’ve never heard of this route, now I’m going to do it. Absolutely inspirational, Sandy!
Give it a go Mark, it is quite challenging though
Great trip Sandy working on my fitness at the mo deffo wanna do something like this next summer 👍🏻🚴 Atb Coops
I trained for about 10 weeks to get my fitness up so I could do this, now I'm determined to stay fit so doing a lot of cycling now. Don't want to lose the gains!
Great video Sandy thank you for taking us along and please give your wife a thanks from us for allowing you out and about …. We can testify for you that you were not off drinking and chasing wild women.
A lovely film to watch while I have my breakfast and think about the ride I'll be doing today!
What ride do you have planned today Richard?
@@WiltshireMan I live in East Sussex so tend to ride down to the Southdowns and have a food break at Alfriston before gradually heading back home to Crowborough. Problem is it's the highest inland town in East Sussex so it's always a slog up hill!
That was the longmoor military railway. As seen in the great St trinians train robbery!
Your right
You sir are an inspiration. Great film, with great commentary
Thanks, Sandy. I really appreciate the views and history lessons. Cheers. 🙂👍🚴♀️
Inspiring, especially for us over 60, Sandy
Very nice.
Great looking trip but the future does not look good with your bike! The scenery is beautiful and I am amazed by the Neolithic sites in the UK. Can't wait for part two.
Another outstanding biking adventure Sandy, it's just too bad that your bike is deciding to give up on you at such an inopportune time my friend. You definitely posses the desire, determination, and ability to complete this but your bike has shortchanged you on the journey. I am looking forward to seeing what you come up with to solve this daunting challenge. Always an adventure, that's a guarantee. Wishing you the best sir, see you soon on the next one.
I don't give up easily Terry, there is always a way to solve every problem I believe:)
What a lovely ride, very inspiring and thanks for sharing with us.
Brilliant opening shot of Old Winchester Hill, I have spent many nights up there wild camping. Really enjoying the adventure mate. Inspirational by any ones standards. You have been traveling in my neck of the woods, Longmore I have known since a boy in the cadet's, and as a young man while I was in the Army, brought back sum really fond memoires, and some that I wish I could leave where they belong, far behind me. But all life experience is to be learnt from and makes us stronger.
Keep up the excellent work Sandy and power to your peddle my friend, look forward to the next video. Respects to one and all in the house of the Wiltshire Man. Big Thumbs Up Bud.
Thanks Moosey:)
I tell ya what sandy you do magnificent footage of your surroundings my good man 🙌 And for a spring chicken like yourself 🙌🙌 A lot of respect should be shown 👌 And as for sand , well its in the name , 💪wishing you safe travels my good man 🙌👍👌
Thanks Martin, I enjoy a good challenge. The bike broke with just 20 miles to go, but ingenuity saved the day. :)!?
You did a great job with your bicycle, bicycling, filming, and sharing a great trip with all of us. Wish I could help you buy a better bicycle! Thank you.
Brilliant Sandy another great video looking forward to pt 2👍
one hell of a fit bugger i did 60 mile the other week and could hardly walk the next day never mind do it again. well done cant wait for part 2
you left us hanging!! wonderful video Sandy cant wait for part 2
With you all the way. Stay well Sandy.rgds
new to your channel loving the vids mate some great work
Thanks Dave, I hope you find many enjoyable videos:)
Excellent Sandy Great I just wish I could cycle again miss it .. dah di Dah
Good effort WW, my arse is blistered just watching.
Great to see you enjoying life to the full.
Looks like one heck of an adventure Sandy, so lovely parts of the south to be seen isn’t there. Tragic about the poor old bike chucking in the towel. I wait for part 2 anxiously. Cheers 🍻 Andy
Inspirational video sandy.thank you for your efforts in taking the time to video the journey and share
Yet another great watch, great positive attitude, good on ya Sandy
And another great adventure :) thank you mate !!! ride safe !!!!
What a ride sandy, an alround demanding one. Well done mate!
Not a journey for the faint hearted, Sandy, but great progress over two days. I've watched all of your recent cycling vlogs and you've inspired me to park the KTM and start using my bicycle. The old steel-framed MTB was a bit heavy so I've bought a second-hand alloy-framed hybrid bike, so no excuses now. Looking forward to the next instalment.
Welldone Steve, it's good to do some cycling to keep fit but I shall also be doing some motorcycling too:)
Cool voyage and beautiful scenery; very well done!! Thanks for sharing!
Another great adventure Sandy, and once again a reminder of our mutual connection, with you standing in front of a sign saying Berkshire County. That's where I live here in Hancock Massachusetts. in the heart of Berkshire county. sister to that one for sure. sorry to see that broken gear assembly. and it's going to be rough riding and peddling with one speed. Hope you can get to a village or town that has spare parts around. Good luck with that! and we'll see you next video. again thanks for sharing. de Ellis WA1RKS 73! fe nw.
Yes the Berkshire sign did feature Ellis, it is a lovely county. Ingenuity wins out in the end:)!?
What an absolutely brilliant video Sandy. Really enjoying this and looking forward to part two.
You even found some steps named after me.
Slightly concerned that I maybe starting to see the appeal of cycling, you’re costing me a small fortune. 😉
Cycling does work wonders Hartley:)
What a lovely adventure through some great English countryside ! Great video, thanks for sharing.
Just love the sandy Hampshire/Sussex/Surrey heathlands/downsland - my adopted home territory. You must have experienced it almost at it's driest when you can only walk about one third of the speed. When it's just a little damp, the paths are beautifully hard packed.
Thursley Common was almost destroyed by fire when I was there.
+29:23 You ignorant Beeching basher, you! It was Longmoor Military Railway 😉
Yes I was incorrect about the Railway. And yes the ground was very dry too
Sandy...nice adventure..nice scenery..Doug VE9DSO
Honestly mate mountain bikes must be one of the best inventions ever. I did at least 25 miles on mine today out here in Australia. You can go anywhere on them. Love your videos mate.✌️
Thanks Mark
Fantastic effort mate well done you and as always thank you for the fab upload
Thankyou for another lush video!
Excellent viewing Sandy , I don’t know what’s worse mud or sand for cycling lol . Certainly is some tough sections and I know the weight of the bike when pushing 😅😅 a well earned pint I say . Glad you managed the running repairs to keep the trip alive 👍 atb Dave
Inspirational as always young Man. I'm sure you'll adapt and overcome that trifling broken bike frame problem. 😉😁
It's good to stay young even if the body grows old Robert:)
Respect to you Sandy, fantastic what you are doing, love the never give up attitude you have
Hope you managed to get the bike sorted as good as possible
So serene Sandy [apart from the sand haha]. So many stunning places. Your old bike is trying to give up the ghost.....take care mate
The old bike can be resurrected Bry. It will survive. I had yet more chocolate hobnobs on this one:)
@@WiltshireMan Perfect, a welcome treat, plus great source of energy...will watch part two tomorrow, cheers Sandy
very well done Sandy 😊
beautiful trip
That was tough going and sandy in places Sandy , sorry but i couldn't resist it . I had a derailleur hanger break on me once out on ride , had to push bike and roll down hills to get home , they are designed to break easy so not to damage the frame or the spokes , pain in the a*** . Great ride but a long one , Dave had the right idea to have a shorty :-)
I did the KAW last year, your vid brought back some great memories (and some tough ones, those steps. Lol). Looking forward to the rest.
Thank you for sharing your adventure! I love your channel. Cheers!
Thanks Dan
@@WiltshireMan You're very welcome, Sandy!
good vid thanks lee
Looked hard going at times lovely scenery
I'm saving it for the 30miles going home, 😂😭💯🤗👌🏴
Fabulous video + amazing challenge 😊
I’ve been looking forward to this video. It hasn’t disappointed! What an adventure. As someone else commented, what am I doing with my life? I can’t wait to retire and replicate your adventures…well try to!!
Well done, WM
Dave, Swindon.
Thanks Dave
Another cracking video sandy. Your looking very fit and toned all the cycling training you are doing must be working.
What a bold, fit fellow you are for sure .. but wait till you catch up to me at 78 y.o 🙃.. you might go electric then.
I might by then Martin if I am lucky enough to reach that age
Wonderful video!! It's certainly doing you good! Have you noticed the change in your complexion? Because your skin looks marvellous, have a look at some photos of you before you started training, I'm sure you'll see a difference. Well done that man!!
I think the exercise is doing me good:)
Hope you got the bike going again - looking forward to part two! You would love cycling in the New Forest
Great video Sandy. Sorry to see you’ve had a couple of mechanical setbacks. Looks like that route is really testing the old bike.
I hope you manage to overcome that last problem and there is a part two.
It is a very tough route in places Neil
Holy good fitness for your age! What an adventure!
Brilliant video Sandy🏍🏍
Nice one. 😀My wife and I did this last year starting/finishing at Reading with three bivvies, actually with a tent. Really enjoyed it. Did it on rigid 29er MTBs which felt about right for the terrain. Definitely do when dry and from comments from those we met going the other way clockwise is the better direction! The climb of Hartley Steps was the only bit I couldn't ride apart from some staircase in Reading itself. We thought there were plenty of places to camp/bivy out of the way of houses, etc.
You did well Bob, there are some tough climbs on this route
@@WiltshireMan Ha ha! I live in the Yorkshire Dales so used to tough climbs. Butster Hill was in full view of a continuous stream of walkers so *had* to do it!!
Wow, what you are doing is very impressive!! Glad you told us what the arm rest was for (I mean the seat) - I have always wondered. Stay safe and healthy my friend!!!
Haaaa:)
Loving your cycling adventure, it looks like you enjoyed the journey👍💯
What a great journey 😊
Great start to a fairly longish journey with scenery you could die for. Rather annoying having the bike start falling apart on you Sandy. What will happen in part two? We will have to wait to see...