The Bike packing adventure that didn't go to plan
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- Опубликовано: 14 окт 2024
- On Komoot I created an interesting circular ride of around 200 miles which I reckon could have been completed in less than 4 days with 3 overnight Wild Camps, I had planned to do this ride with my good friend Dave, but unfortunately Dave had a bit of lurgy and wasn't at full fitness so we decided to shorten the route by around half.
Here's a link to that planned tour: www.komoot.com...
Here is a link to the recorded route on strava which we actually cycled:
Outward journey: / strava
Homebound journey: / strava
The dogs were pleased to see me :)
All music in this video was from the RUclips audio library
track 1 Ethereal choir ascends by Doug Maxwell_media
track 2 Dude, where's my horse by Nat Keefe and the bow ties
track 3 Floating home by Brian Bolger
Thanks for still taking the trouble to film your adventure Sandy even though neither of you were feeling it. Much appreciated as always 👍
Appreciate you watching and commenting John, thanks
Sometimes it’s wise to revise plans if you are not feeling great. It’s supposed to be enjoyable,so there’s no point flogging a dead horse. It was great to watch you covering a good distance and I enjoyed the sights on the way. Thanks for taking us along Sandy.
Thanks Neil, your right there :)
Fair play to you both Sandy, still had an enjoyable couple of days though mate, good effort.
We still had an adventure Paul and it was good to get out
From a crusty old bugger to 2 crusty old buggers- you have my admiration for your efforts. And, in the wise words of another crusty old bugger (my grand dad) "defeat is only a stepping stone to victory". Cheers.
I like your Grand dads quote :) Never give up
Thank you for sharing your adventure! Thank you for taking me along, Sandy. Cheers!
Get well soon guys, Tyneham can wait it's not going anywhere.
Sorry about your troubles on this journey, you still managed to make a wonderful video. Hope Dave recovers quickly from his chest infection and you recover too quickly. I am amazed by the feats that you are able to accomplish. Well done and thank you so much for a lovely video ❤
Thanks Linda, we still have some power in the old leg muscles I suppose:)
Better to fall a little short on a big goal than be doing nought. Totally impressed with historic sites and greenery. Thanks for sharing :)
Yes, wise words, we still had an adventure
I enjoyed this video ... some beautiful scenery. Hope you and Dave recover and are feeling better soon.
Better a live donkey than a dead lion, as Shackleton said. It's the better person who curtails a journey to fight another day rather than sacrifice themselves for the sake of glory. Some beautiful sights en route, and I've never been to Frome, but that looked a pretty place too
Very wise words Oscar
I enjoyed the lovely scenery and interesting landmarks. Its pointless flogging yourself when you are below par. I hope Dave makes a speedy recovery too.
thankyou for reminding us what a beautifull part of the world we live in,
get well soon dave!
I think you two are amaizing, that was a long hard ride with loaded bikes, what a great ride out, cheers.
Just ordered a new saddle so hopefully the next ride will be more comfortable
@@WiltshireMan I agree with dave on that one, the brooks b17 works well for me.
Loved the scenery and small villages. Here is a idea- CW from a narrow boat trip. Any friends have a narrow boat? Short vertical whip? Just a crazy thought.
Your both tough men for giving it a go. Enjoyable video WM 👍👌
I would say the ride was beautiful. The engineering on the tunnel and canal/lock works is amazing. I enjoy the drone shots over the beautiful valley and countryside.
Thank you.
Thanks Kenneth
Good effort, Sandy (and Dave.) Two days outdoors is still better than two indoors. And those hills looked tough. All the best.
Not worth pushing it if you are not 100% Sandy & you and Dave live to fight another day - look forward to the next one. You really do need to go and see the Green Man near me one day 🙂
Who's the "Green Man" Tell me more?
He lives on Mud Lane Sandy@@WiltshireMan, I would like to send you some details somehow as I am sure you would like to visit him in one of your videos once yours ribs are back to full strength.
@@gavgreen10 Mudlane Purton? I know where that is
Still a great effort and sensible to cut it short.
Aw, what a lovely welcome home ✨🫶🏻
It's always nice to come home :)
Living in Frome I appreciate Dave's effort in cycling (unnecessarily) up Gentle Street. Hope you both feel better and are soon back out on an adventure.
Gentle street is a nice little hill to climb but Dave made it look hard work on this occasion:)
What a great welcome home Sandy after a couple of hard graft days👌💪Thanks for a great video and KTF🙏
I love my two dogs Marty, couldn't live without a dog or even better two in my life:)
Hi Sandy, you may not have done your planned route, but it looked like a fun ride, if a bit tough. I think the season changes brings us all out with the sniffles,prepping our good self’s maybe for cooler days. Hope you both have just a cold and you will be back fighting fit soon. Thanks for taking us on your adventures. Cheers
My biggest problem was a sore backside Charles, so I've ordered a new saddle and hopefully it will fix that :)
Do love a Sandy video 👏👏👏
Carmen was happy you were home sandy 👍😊🥰
It was a sheer joy to return home to the dogs Marcus........and Mandy ofcourse:)
Amazing video that is some amazing countryside
Fair play Lads, good effort!
Great adventure again hope you're both back to full strength again and fire ring on all cylinders.
Thanks Peter
Those are some beautiful places to travel slowly Sandy.
Slowly is about the only speed I know Jim:)
Always wonderful following your adventures Sandy. Hope you're both feeling better. Cheryl.
Thanks Cheryl, I wasn't too bad, just found the saddle uncomfortable, Dave is still alive, I rang him earlier :)
Ha! That is good news Sandy, everyone needs a Dave 🙏🏻
Interesting and well put together - thanks for sharing.
Still a good enjoyable video and hope you're mate gets better soon. Cheers.
Well my hat goes off to you both. I’d struggle to do that at 41 as I’m unfit! Even more so to summon the energy with a chest infection on Dave’s part. Had you made it to Dorset end, call in to see Bill for a cuppa! The weather is about to change, more seasonal weather, time to break the hot tent out & have a relaxing camp up the woods to recover! Cheers, Andy
Yes Andy, it will soon be hot tent time:)
Great ride Sandy and right to know when to call it. Like Andy said below. If you decide to try and complete the ride again sometime give me a call and I'll meet you on Lulworth as it's just down the road.
always enjoy your wild camping trips on trails etc. regularly watch your winter ridgeway, Darcy Dalton way and of course, the RUclips classic, Coast to Coast. Keep up the good work Sandy.
Thanks 👍Gary. I find it hard to backpack long distances now as I have a hip problem but the good thing is it doesn't effect me when I cycle, so that is my preferred mode of transport these days
Another great trip guys, sometimes you know when to call it . Still it looked and enjoyable trip as always. Atb Dave 🚲👍
It was still a good adventure Dave, I'm ready to go again for another one!
I go to All Cannings every 5 weeks and I know just how exhausting that last big hill is ,very popular with cyclists. Great video as per usual mate 👍 🍻 🍻 🍻 🍻
It's lovely down in Allcannings, I would happily live there:)
@@WiltshireMan yes - no idea how I got All Cannings 😂😂😂 Happy Days. The whole area is absolutely gorgeous ❤️
Nice trip out guys, and great to see the tunnels with a light. That valley at 9:00 is so stunning, really magical. Interesting to hear how the apple tree came about. A wise move to head for home, never any point in pushing yourself, you have nothing to prove. I actually watched part of this whilst I was riding...!!! I got the exercise bike back out the shed, and now do a gentle ride once or twice a day, I also use an exercise band, so have added that into my little workout. Since surgery, I have piled on weight [currently at 19.5 stone]...so watching you is an inspiration. Rest up, both of you... that journey will still be there when you are 100% fit.
Welldone Bry, It is so important to get some exercise, it doesn't have to be marathon stuff, just a gentle exercise just to gently raise the heart rate and burn a few calories.
If you burn more than you put in then you will lose weight but again don't go mad. Gently gently catch the monkey. Weight lost fast is often put on again fast, lose it slow and steady
Pity you couldn't finish the ride, hope Dave is feeling better. That staircase lock is impressive with the drone.
Thats the flight of locks Nr Devizes called Cain Hill
Another great video, thanks 👍. Hope that both of you are now feeling better
Great video love the drone footage it's good to see you both out and about enjoying the countryside and what lovely countryside it is. I love the old railway tracks away from traffic it's just you the bikes and the wildlife brilliant. Great job guys keep up the great work.
That's right Dave, a bike can take you far away from the madness
Thanks for sharing your ride. I love that part of the country brings back some good times catching tench on the kennet Avon canal with my late dad while holidaying
Happy memories Chris
Shame you're both ill. A real shame. Turns out I've got long Covid & I'm in a race to be well again as it's my mums 80th on the 19th. 😬 Not sure I'll make it & she'll be devastated!! 😭
I shall be 61 on the 18th
Lovely video, I think it shows great spirit to attempt this trip when you're not feeling your best. Hope you're both on the mend.
It is clear by the look of Dave that he us unwell . It is a miracle that he did what he did ! Well done Dave - miracle man ! I suggest you rest and keep warm till you are through it . Great video
Hahaa, yes Dave was under the weather, hopefully he will be fit enough soon
You two even feeling under the weather could still run rings around me! But fair play for knowing when enough was enough, still a very entertaining video and I hope to see you both soon, God bless you both.
Thanks Nige
Well for what you both have done you sure had some lovely views bro. Safe travels. Ken.
Great trip and video, Sandy. It was definitely wise to cut short the trip as exercising too strenuously whist suffering from a viral infection can lead to cardiac problems, as quite a few athletes have discovered. Hope Dave is now fully fit.
He's been under the weather for a few weeks Steve but on the mend now
Great video as all always 😊
Well done Sandy for giving it a good go, enjoyed the video cheers
Thanks Terry
Hi from Ireland. Another great production, well done. A few weeks ago i drove to Rosslare ferry terminal in the southeast of Ireland, i cycled on to the ferry and crossed over to Pembroke. I spent a nice few days cycling around Pembrokshire.
Sounds like you had a great adventure Ivan
Well another great adventure out and about! sorry you two were a bit under the weather, but kudos for the distance to did complete. and once again. you never cease to amaze me with producing yet another local name that came from there. Hungerford. Castle, we have a street here in Pittsfield Ma, called Hungerford Ave. and I see on the map Salisbury. been there down near Boston Ma. I have relatives there. love the tunnels. I remember them from another video. I can see now that just about 60% of all the towns and cities around here are sister to that area. We have a Shaftsbury Vt just about 10 miles norther of my home. So now we can see why my home is called "New England" my link/lne comes down from Canada. Nova Scotia my Father's birthplace. and where I get my Scot,Irish, English bloodlines. thanks for pushing on glad you and Dave survived and were not seriously pulled down from the trek. Thanks for sharing. de Ellis WA1RKS
Yes, strong links quite possibly Ellis, I guess some moved from the old land to seek their fortunes in the new world:) Dit dit
Tubeless is definitely the way to go Sandy... should be easy to do if the tyres are nice and tight 👍
Great video, thanks for sharing your adventure... hope Dave feels better soon.
ATB Alistair 👍
Dave is still alive, I spoke to him recently. I have had two punctures in that tyre now and a real P I T A to get the tyre off
Really great video Sandy! Great effort for both of you. Loved the drone shot of the series of locks on that hill.
Thanks Bill the Caen hill locks are very impressive and the drone shows them well
What is the music you have used on this charming video particularly the track with the mandolin piece.
Hi Steve, If you can, check in the description box on the video and you'll see all the music info there
Lovely music choices 🎶🎶🎶
Nice one! It isn't how far you go, it is getting out and just doing it! I use Komoot also over here across the river.
Good thing is you both made it home safe!
Thanks it was nice to see Bath again and the canal
Bath is a very historic place Chris
Great video sandy. Hope you are both feeling better, there are a lot of colds about.
Lovely to see, you had the weather for it - Somerset & the Miners Trail looked beautiful.
Must've been a killer tackling Knap Hill on the way back.
Hope you both recovered reasonably quickly.
You've transformed the lives of your dogs, Sandy 🐾
(The "Outward journey: " link is to the journey back.)
Yes both dogs now well settled in I'm glad to say, knap hill for me wasn't so bad, I normally keep pace with Dave but this time he fell behind, hopefully he will be fit again soon
What a great video ...Thanks for that
really enjoyable, many thanks 👍👍👍👍
Lovely video Sandy, pity that you had cut it short but so very interesting with the beautiful scenery, great drone footage of the locks at Devises, thanks for filming your lates adventure, all the best ,Terry & Sharon.
Thanks Terry and Sharon, the locks are very impressive
Caen Hill Flight always impresses me. Sorry you never did the full route you planned but a cracking video - I enjoyed it immensely.
Thanks Mark, we have a lot of interesting stuff just on our door step
Again Excellent lovely little roads, in the main Sandy ..Enjoyed that ruin.,,. I wish I could cycle now but according the the hospital reports my cycling days are over . But.... er I may get a small run in better weather about but I reckon not.. thank you Both again
Thats unfortunate Trig, what did the hospital people say? I hope you can do some form of exercise and get out there in the future
Saved thisone for Christmas❤❤😊😊👌👌👍👍
This was a nice adventure but we didn't complete the planned route. Maybe next time:)
Loving the bike trail videos. I walked though those tunnels doing the McMillan way coast to coast hike.
Welldone on the C2C, I did the Wainwright C2C a few years ago
Fair play to both of you Sandy not being that young of men but still up for it. As the saying goes, age is just a number which you have proved many times, this being just another. My part of the country but it looks so different from a bike than a car and getting places I haven't seen for years. I think you have answered your own question about being tip top with the obvious answer by doing and showing as you can be as tip top as you want to be, or enough. Nice hot soaky bath for you both when you get home. But again Sandy, hats off to both of you as you may not have all your health, but nothing wrong with the backbone of either of you.
I am still quite fit and active thankfully. Never smoked or drank heavily and always kept on the go is probably the reason why. I did fall off my bike yesterday though....You will have to watch the next video!
Nice one guys👍
Was that your old drone repaired after it’s dunk or a new one?
Great video as always, hope Dave feels better soon 😎
You will have to watch my next video Colin to find out:)
Hi Sandy , Thank you for a lovley video , I hope you both recover quickly . You made the hill out of Alton barnes look easy even though you were both not feeling it . I’ve spent many a night in my camper on top of the hill I love the white horse and fort but it is quite the accomplishment to cycle up .
Thank you
Peter
Hi Peter,
It is nice up there. Although I've been up that hill a few times I have yet to visit Adams grave and a few other places of note close by. I shall have to return
@@WiltshireMan it is a special place Sandy I’m always drawn to it when I’m round that way . Have you ever been to west woods just along from there ?
Much respect to you both, an enjoyable video.👍👍
Thanks Bryjan
Discretion is the better part of Valor after all. You made the right decision.
You should try keeping tip top a t 75.
That new light light works a charm!
Great video Sandy.
It matters little that you didn’t do the planned route, I loved the overnighter anyway, great to see you and Dave out on the bikes with the hooped bivvies and Trangias 🥰 look forward to another bikepacking video when you’re both back up to scratch 👍🏻🤗
Nice one Sandy and Dave, if you ever need a cycling buddy for a long testing adventure I would love to join you🚴🏻♂💯
I'll bear that in mind Keri, I didn't know you was into cycling
Great ride and wonderful scenery. Too bad you couldn't do the planned route but having been less that 100 percent myself in the field, I know how difficult it is. Best place to be is home! Hope Dave recovers soon. Thanks for taking us along on your ride. 👍👍👍
You did an amazing job Sandy … you’re an inspiration… keep doing what you do .. as my dear ole mum used to say ‘if you don’t use it, you’ll lose it’ well done mate.. and that’s from a 68 year old and I don’t plan on slowing down 😉
Hahaa Thats the spirit Colin, I hope to be just like you :)
Kudos to you both Sandy. Thank you for a great watch and listen as always. 👍😊
Thanks Paul :)
Quite a ride guys. Excellent vid Sandy. So awesome music too. ❤
Brilliant effort Sandy - Frome is so close to me I wish that I could have met you both for a chat-Anyway a great adventure that I totally enjoyed watching 👍
Frome is a lovely place James, it was the first time I have been there, very pretty place
Well done boys 👍🏻👍🏻🚴🚴
Thanks Coops
Sandy you are a credit to Swindon and its surrounding counties 🙌 I hope dave is OK even though he sounds a lot healthier on camera 👌 my pleasure to watch your video's 👏👏👏👍
I fell off my bike yesterday Martin, can hardly move today, cracked ribs. New vid out later. It didn't hurt at first!
That was a very nice look at a great bicycling adventure Sandy. 117 miles is not a short ride, that is for certain. You made the correct call on not going the full trip that you had planned my friend. There is no logical reason to keep going and risk your health and continue punishing yourselves and not really creating any intense joy. There will be an abundance of "next times" so no worries there. The tire puncture was a downer, but, you were prepared and handled that beautifully and turned it in to being just another part of the experience. Thanks to both you and Dave for sharing your time with us again. See you on the next one. Cheers!
Thanks Terry, Tubeless tyres can be a pig to remove, The bike came installed with a tube, I don't know why they didn't supply it tubeless in the first place
At least the dogs were glad to see you home.😊
I was glad to see them too :)
Looked like a great adventure, hope you both got rid of the lurgy. Nice area there for exploring. A dip in a Roman Bath would have helped cure you both. 😀
Those Roman baths would have either cured us or killed us:)
That looked a tough one.
Mostly my suffering came from the bike saddle. I have now got a new one that is much better
Good effort guys
Thanks Boris
Fab video as usual ❤
The drone shots of the stepped locks was really impressive!
As I have said before, thank you for bringing me on your adventure. You are inspiring me to take the kids on something similar. Hope Dave and you feel better soon. Are you wearing padded shorts? They don't look good but they make a difference 😀 ps they are 2 lovely doggies to welcome you home!
Thanks as for short, no, just normal clothing. I have since replaced the saddle with a different type which is so much more comfortable. No need for lycra or padded shorts
A great effort, but better to go home if you're both not well. Try again next year. 😊👍 Look after yourselves!!
Next year Dr? No can't wait that long:)
Liking that voice over, mate 👍
Hahaa, well I hate doing them Andy, but a good way to convey some info
Oh well never mind, there is always next time - not worth flogging yourself if you're not feeling it. BTW I never looked back going tubeless .. I carry a spare tube just in case .. but one of those superlight tubolitos tubes. However you still have to maintain them (i.e. top up the sealant every 3 months or so if needed etc.). I would do two wraps of tubeless rim tape, don't trust what's on the wheels already .. I like 'dynaplugs' when I do get a puncture that doesn't seal, but that's very uncommon. Oh you need a pump with a chamber to get the tyre seated or use something like an 'airshot' canister.
Thanks Colin, I am thinking of switching to tubeless
Great video... Looked a tough one especially against that head wind. I have not rode through the two tunnels yet , ( Looked good ) Hope you both feel better soon, and can get back out on those great adventures.
Two tunnels are well worth a visit, heading back towards Bath is also downhill all the way
No good making yourselves ill if you don't need to, wise move. Plus you got to do the wonderful towpath. Aye it's Kent or Essex that's for sure. Dave saved you Sandy.
Hahaa yes Dave saved the day, he's a great friend
Brilliant effort 👍 offer still there to help with tubeless set up 👍
Hi Duncun:) Yes I remember meeting you at Arkells :)
Ahhh you love your dogs. Wonderful video Sandy. Such good filming and beautiful views. So sorry that neither of you were up to finishing .
There will always be next time Anne. The country views are always wonderful to see
I recently cycled through both tunnels and it was fantastic. Can't wait to go through them again. Great video!
It's easier cycling towards Bath as it's all down hill
Really interesting video Sandy. You and Dave make a great partnership - hope Dave is feeling better. Good to see you have your Drone back, you are very good at using it. Thank you and Stay Safe.
Thanks John, I have a new video later in which I talk about my drone, test out a new saddle and have a bike crash
Sandy, lovey ride and a shame you couldn't complete the whole journey. Looking at your planned route, you would have cycled through my village - maybe next time. All the best to Dave for a swift recovery. I looked at your links for Outward and Homebound journey's and they appear to be the same. Not sure if this is an error
I probably messed up with the Strava links, will sort it soon
You’re a very inspiring man Sandy. Keep up the good work.
Thankyou:)
Those step hills can take it out of you especially if you’re not a 100% but when you both feel on top you can always do another long ride😊
I hope to get out again soon, Now have a new saddle which is a lot more comfortable, also fell off my bike yesterday...Ouch
Oh sorry to hear you had a fall did you hurt your self? I used where those short finger leather cycling gloves the give your hands some protection if you come off. It’s the shock which can be as bad as the fall . Take it easy for a bit 👍🚴🏾♂️
@@MsDenver2 I didn't feel a thing at first Donna but the pain started to set in a short while afterwards and got worse toward the end of the ride. Taking it a bit easy today and pain is starting to subside if I sit still. Just a cracked rib fortunately. Things will be back to normal in a few days. I was lucky :)
Hope you are both feeling better Sandy.
Of course, you were straying into my stamping grounds for some of the ride.
Take care,
Noel
Hahaaa Noel, did you see the "Click stand" ? Still my favourite ultra light stove :) You are fortunate to live in a lovely part of the country, but my part of Wiltshire ain't too bad either :)
A great effort from both men, is this the drone that crashed? Was it eventually repaired and flying again? Hope you are both making a good recovery from your illness. Regards, Chris. 🍻👍👍
New drone Chris, I shall talk about it in the next video