This is why I love riding in the mountains

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  • Any excuse to get up into the mountains is good by me, but to be able to enjoy cycling, photography and the Tour de France all at the same location is just EPIC!!!
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  • @packingourtrunks
    @packingourtrunks Год назад +6

    Epic episode John, we really felt immersed in both the mountains and the atmosphere of the tour. Your energy and enthusiasm for the tour and mountains is infectious 👍

  • @helenandjohnsadventures
    @helenandjohnsadventures Год назад

    Sooooooooooooo envious of your bucket hats, lol. Oh, and the lad with the sack for the bottles and food bags - genius!

  • @lizkent2624
    @lizkent2624 Год назад

    I'm really enjoying this series of videos from a spectators perspective. I've watched the race on the telly for years but have never seen it as a spectator on the road. Thank you!

  • @helenandmartinsTreks
    @helenandmartinsTreks Год назад +2

    I love this sort of content John , you can lose yourself in it. As photographers you’ll understand why we like this , it has everything worth looking at. Best wishes Helen and Martin

  • @sarahfender8400
    @sarahfender8400 Год назад

    You come into your own when you're up a mountain ❤

  • @AliWade1971
    @AliWade1971 Год назад +1

    Another fantastic video, John. It was your videos of riding your MiRider in the mountains last year that persuaded me that a folding bike with cute tiny wheels could cope with our Welsh hills and forests. I bought one in November and not regretted that purchase. The scenery brought tears to my eyes. Sad to see Cav going past. Heartbreaking ending to his final Tour.

    • @GadgetJohn
      @GadgetJohn  Год назад +1

      The bike is amazing considering its tiny size.
      The day we saw Cav and then to find out what happened took us from an amazing high to a real low, I really hope he comes back for another year.

  • @48counties19
    @48counties19 Год назад +1

    Loved every minute of that. Unless you've been up a mountain, you've no idea how fricking steep they are. I take my hat off to the lads who cycle up there and to you for demonstrating the grandeur of the mountains and the excitement of the day.

  • @TOBY_AND_LUCYS_ADVENTURES
    @TOBY_AND_LUCYS_ADVENTURES Год назад

    Love the cow bells it reminds me of Switzerland. Watching your tour de France is better than the TV footage

  • @bounty1616
    @bounty1616 Год назад +1

    Fantastic, the cow bells were quite relaxing lol. You really make your MiRiDER work for you. Love the people on the road side encouraging you. The night shots and the morning shots were brilliant, can see why you like the mountains. Nice to have the slower pace of the race to see the cyclists. Fantastic x

  • @gloriadavies9482
    @gloriadavies9482 Год назад +1

    Stunning views. Seeing the sunset was amazing. Loved it all. Thank John.

  • @gordonsummers8471
    @gordonsummers8471 Год назад

    Thanks for the great video of the TdeF . Brought back great memories of my visits in the 1990’s. 🎉❤😊

  • @trickster11300
    @trickster11300 Год назад

    Excellent video John. The views, the TDF and the atmosphere and anticipation. Marvellous.

  • @lyndamiller2623
    @lyndamiller2623 Год назад

    “Top o’ the world Ma” as Jimmy Cagney once said…great ride, beautiful views 👍

  • @MrSnowMen
    @MrSnowMen Год назад +1

    Stunning Views,
    Glad you got there a day earlier, Lots of good parking stops were taken already.
    Did I say "Stunning Views," WoW
    Someone even shouted out JOHN on your way up.
    If there were a speed camera on the way down. "CLICK" Speeding fine. LoL
    Glad your enjoying it.
    Take care and ride safe

    • @GadgetJohn
      @GadgetJohn  Год назад +1

      Yes, there were a few of our subscribers there on the stage, we had a a good chat with them.

  • @NicW76
    @NicW76 Год назад

    WOW! I forgot to watch this one when I got the notification but gosh, brilliant! What gorgeous scenery and I LOVED being taken along for that bike ride, the descent looked exhilarating. And scary. 😅 Thank you so much for these beautiful videos. That sunset was incredible. ❤

  • @louisewilson6768
    @louisewilson6768 Год назад

    Wow, thank you for sharing that sunset. Some amazing scenery!

  • @traceystickland-mottram8021
    @traceystickland-mottram8021 Год назад

    Wow what a great vlog John. Really captured the atmosphere, the beauty of the location.

  • @thebigchip
    @thebigchip Год назад

    Awesome John. Really looking forward to the rest of the Tour. 🚲

  • @leannearnold8326
    @leannearnold8326 Год назад

    Jeez, those cow bells must drive the cows absolutely nuts! Maybe that's where the expression "mad cow" comes from 😂

  • @susangoodall5037
    @susangoodall5037 Год назад

    Riding your bike through through the mountains. Your as free a a bird John...Happy times ❤

  • @susangoodall5037
    @susangoodall5037 Год назад

    That sunset and cloud formation gives you some idea of what heaven must be like John ❤

  • @matemmess
    @matemmess Год назад

    they say you make you're own luck, but boy did you get lucky there. Awesome

  • @Motorhoming_Dinks
    @Motorhoming_Dinks Год назад

    A lovely and awe inspiring video to watch from a RAINY Manchester...... hope you're both having an epic TdF

  • @Rich-n-Cooper
    @Rich-n-Cooper Год назад

    What a great way to see the tour, epic views and a great vibe. Thanks for sharing your trip

  • @ianbasson8367
    @ianbasson8367 Год назад +1

    John, the sunset scene was tremendous. To see the sun setting and the peaks poking through the low clouds must have been amazing. Worth all the effort to get there for the exhilarating ride back down. As for the tdf , the atmosphere and camaraderie of the crowds is brilliant.

  • @sjfno1
    @sjfno1 Год назад

    Absolutely brilliant! Thank you, John!

  • @ML-jr1yz
    @ML-jr1yz Год назад

    It is amazing how manny "snails " are in the mountain!!! Great video again. Thanks.

    • @ML-jr1yz
      @ML-jr1yz Год назад

      Snails definition= the snail carrys his own home while travelling.

    • @ML-jr1yz
      @ML-jr1yz Год назад +1

      I can't wait to be a snail...

  • @fattaff1912
    @fattaff1912 Год назад

    Awesome & stunning scenery. Great video John keep them coming👍

  • @paullawrence8572
    @paullawrence8572 Год назад

    Lot of fun John seeing them all going through! Great vid mate!👌

  • @woolleycodwanderers4833
    @woolleycodwanderers4833 Год назад

    Loved it 👍 ticked all your boxes 👍 so nice to see 👍 your happiness is infectious 😍👍 ... 😘🤗❤👵🐾🐾🐾🤠 xxxx

  • @kevinwickham2866
    @kevinwickham2866 Год назад

    Loved that, what an epic stage. The scenery was amazing too.

  • @sallydacre438
    @sallydacre438 Год назад

    Wow! Absolutely loved this episode ❤️. The drone shots were awesome. The sunset epic, just brilliant. Wishing I had been there too!
    That little bike is
    incredible . Shame it's so expensive. You certainly deserve a discount for showing off it's capabilities.
    I'm wondering if it could tow a trailer for my 2 little doggies.
    Mountains are so beautiful but the windy narrow roads are a bit of a challenge. We'll done John x

  • @LifeinLancashire
    @LifeinLancashire Год назад

    Awesome video with absolutely stunning scenery and photography. Wow the mirider performed exceptionally well both going up and coming back down. Many thanks John for sharing it all with us great

  • @MuddyDuck...
    @MuddyDuck... Год назад

    Wow - what an epic upload ! 👍 Breathtaking mountain scenery, a beautiful sunset, stunning drone footage - and you tanking down a mountain road at over 30mph on your tiny wheeled bike...
    That caravan was amazing as well - loved the big fruit and chicken-mobiles.
    You certainly chose a great spot to watch the race, with the riders so well spread out. Just hope you didn't run out of crisps, beer and donuts...😂 Keep up the great work...

  • @gina50gina
    @gina50gina Год назад

    Wow, some places on Earth make you feel the amazing grandeur of creation! I feel your excitement.

  • @sallydavis1345
    @sallydavis1345 Год назад

    Love the cow bells! It sure sounded like you were going faster than 33 mph on your bike. I was nervous when you were coming down but you did an excellent job. So fun to watch the riders go by. And being above the clouds is so interesting. Thanks for the entertainment.

  • @IvarLauPau
    @IvarLauPau Год назад

    That was the coolest TdF vlog. I was nervous when You Rode down the mountain.

  • @howarddavies6685
    @howarddavies6685 Год назад

    Cows are all nice and scenic, very touristy until the buggers start munching outside your door at 4 in the morning!

  • @johncurtis1003
    @johncurtis1003 Год назад

    Wow what a incredible sunset 😮

  • @gillianspedding4910
    @gillianspedding4910 Год назад

    Really enjoy the race, got me hooked I’m glued to the telly!👍

  • @nikandjb1
    @nikandjb1 Год назад +1

    Fantastic views of the mountains John

  • @libellula3313
    @libellula3313 Год назад

    Some amazing shots John, love the sunset. Thanks for the coverage. Great drone filming. I don’t notice the bells anymore, I love them, lull me to sleep the Perpignan side of the Pyrenees to you. From Jo in France 🇫🇷

  • @mikebourke1185
    @mikebourke1185 Год назад

    Nice one John 👍 a gruelling race indeed. Spectacular scenery when clouds allowed ..
    Stay Free and Safe Travels 😀

  • @tonytaynton8559
    @tonytaynton8559 Год назад

    Great video John ,top views good to see parts of race in the country, well done Tony Brisbane Australia 🇦🇺

  • @Peter-at-Heres-The-Thing
    @Peter-at-Heres-The-Thing Год назад

    The sunset and cloud inversions were spectacular, John. Every time I see the caravan it reminds me of that scene from Close Encounters when they're all waiting at the roadside for the wee alien crafts to whizz by with all their lights and noises. Fantastic!

  • @lizstone3353
    @lizstone3353 Год назад

    Absolutely stunning 🤩. We love our MiRiders too and take ours in our Sprinter campervan folded up under the bed. We bought them thanks to your recommendation. Thanks John 😊👌

  • @robincurwood
    @robincurwood Год назад

    Beeauutiful pictures John. Just smashing.

  • @Missykat75
    @Missykat75 Год назад

    Wow such beautiful scenery, be hard to leave that!! Thanks for this one John!

  • @nickymercer4398
    @nickymercer4398 Год назад

    Wow, that was awesome John, so exciting

  • @asaandthemarchharepart2903
    @asaandthemarchharepart2903 Год назад

    Fabulous one John. Mountains are definitely the best place to be. Cycling along the route was epic. Especially with all the wonderful people. Makes it so special. Picked the best time to do it as well. Shame it was not the same as le tour came past. What an experience though

  • @designedtogoslow
    @designedtogoslow Год назад

    Breathtaking beautiful video... 👌

  • @Sid-and-Nancy
    @Sid-and-Nancy Год назад

    Now that was an epic video, brilliant stuff loved it chief ❤

  • @nealeburgess6756
    @nealeburgess6756 Год назад

    That scenery was amazing. The atmosphere and cameradery must have been very special. I am looking forward to going into the French Pyrenees at the end of August for a motorcycling holiday with my son. Thank you for the preview.

  • @travellingtaylors8352
    @travellingtaylors8352 Год назад

    Absolutely loved this. My favourite parts are your little haunts out on your mirider. I’d love to get one for our van but think the hubby would kill me if I bought another expensive gadget. It would be awesome though! 😊

  • @krbiker71
    @krbiker71 Год назад

    Breath taking views ⛰️

  • @gillbarrett2852
    @gillbarrett2852 Год назад

    What a lovely video, amazing what that little bike can do. Fabulous scenery and loved the cheers you got from the crowds!

  • @yaminthegrey
    @yaminthegrey Год назад

    Hari OM
    Fantabyoulush, John!!! Crikey though, mate, hope you have some extra brake pads with you for the MiRider! YAM xx

  • @andyhardman9693
    @andyhardman9693 Год назад

    One of the best videos I've seen for a long time👍👍

  • @outandaboutmd
    @outandaboutmd Год назад

    Nothing is as beautiful as nature it can bring you to tears. Beautiful vlog John, I can only imagine how amazing that felt to be totally alone with just the cows and that sunset. I thought the IOM put a good show on with the TT but wow what a party atmosphere….brilliant.

  • @geoffcampbell7846
    @geoffcampbell7846 Год назад

    Stunning John, simply magic. You captured the scenery brilliantly and the scene waiting for the race to pass was spot on. Those tyres do give a racing soundtrack on the downhill, no need for a bell, it seems. I'll watch it again on the TV to capture the full effect. Great haul, by the way. Treats for the family no doubt on your return. Take care. 👋

    • @GadgetJohn
      @GadgetJohn  Год назад +1

      I’d have used my bell but it broke a week ago 🤦🏼‍♂️

    • @geoffcampbell7846
      @geoffcampbell7846 Год назад

      @GadgetJohn I know, I noticed, but didn't want to feed the trolls. 😉

  • @ZerHour
    @ZerHour Год назад

    Wow !!!! Bloomin hek John that was freakin awesome was glued to the screen watching ....one of the best 👍🚐

    • @GadgetJohn
      @GadgetJohn  Год назад

      Glad you enjoyed it as much as I did 😎👍🏻

  • @sarahbertram2219
    @sarahbertram2219 Год назад

    Loved this even though I don’t like cycling!

  • @sportgliderider
    @sportgliderider Год назад

    great video, stunning scenery and amazing sunset. and i do love the mountains when you are higher than the clouds.

  • @davidduval-hall449
    @davidduval-hall449 Год назад

    Wow brilliant photography John I was spellbound enjoyed every minute look forward to the next vlog.

  • @whatsgazupto
    @whatsgazupto Год назад

    Oh my days mate what a view 👍 absolutely stunning 😁

  • @vickypreece9594
    @vickypreece9594 Год назад

    WOW what else can be said. Stunning views

  • @victoriahaworth2651
    @victoriahaworth2651 Год назад

    Fantastic filming John . Loving seeing the TDF from an actual spectator viewpoint xx

  • @nigelgordon4329
    @nigelgordon4329 Год назад

    As someone who achieved 50 mph on my free mountain bike that came with my mobile phone coming back from Anglesey on the A55 I can say you are a braver man than me travelling at 33 mph on those pram wheels .. excellent work really enjoyed it.

    • @GadgetJohn
      @GadgetJohn  Год назад

      It’s a very stable bike, very much rides like a bmx and so gives you a lot of confidence.

    • @nigelgordon4329
      @nigelgordon4329 Год назад

      Very impressive bike.

  • @rhadley958
    @rhadley958 Год назад

    Your bike ride was awesome!WOW

  • @vivienne3757
    @vivienne3757 Год назад

    Brilliant video, loved that sunset, goodness that ride back down seemed bit fast😂😂😏thanks again for some great footage

  • @Sue_T
    @Sue_T Год назад

    Amazing video, awesome sunset, magnificent Mirider mountain climb ❤

  • @davidmarek72
    @davidmarek72 Год назад

    Great video John, epic scenery 😊

  • @JohnLaw1958
    @JohnLaw1958 Год назад

    Basically Epic. Loved the sunset and the shadow of you on the mountain side riding up. MiRider looks cool out of budget sadly

  • @northernoz
    @northernoz Год назад

    Great view you don’t normally see

  • @lindahiggins7744
    @lindahiggins7744 Год назад

    Beautiful scenery love the clouds,great vlog 👍👍👍

  • @philcorley4071
    @philcorley4071 Год назад

    Wow! Fabulous. Would love to get my Mirider on that road !

  • @pamchurcher8833
    @pamchurcher8833 Год назад +1

    Another great video glad it cleared up for you ❤

  • @paulriddel5277
    @paulriddel5277 Год назад

    Epic and what a sunset

  • @neilheathercockerell8911
    @neilheathercockerell8911 Год назад

    Absolutely stunning ❤

  • @nigelhewitt4886
    @nigelhewitt4886 Год назад

    Awsome john must say you captured the atmosphere perfectly great vid keep doing it your way ignore all the tw-ts

  • @jasonmorgan1452
    @jasonmorgan1452 Год назад

    Stunning vid John!

  • @jimjeffries8804
    @jimjeffries8804 Год назад

    Absolutely stunning,!!!❤

  • @Solo50plus
    @Solo50plus Год назад

    Wow the light and the sharpness of the camera. The shot 4:39 does not look real...it looks like a green screen 😯🥰

  • @jambo01
    @jambo01 Год назад

    Amazing footage John really enjoy this content brilliant, but please on decents like that please were gloves you'll be down to your bones in know time , keep it up mate 👍

  • @El-Tel63-Terry.
    @El-Tel63-Terry. Год назад

    Wonderful views, great atmosphere. 👍🏻🙂

  • @terry9414
    @terry9414 Год назад

    daredevil John, what next m8, superfast e scooter or motorbike :)
    Nice 1

  • @outdoorjunky1
    @outdoorjunky1 Год назад

    Amazing footage, Thanks for sharing John 👍

  • @colinjones9377
    @colinjones9377 Год назад

    Great views and that is sum bike 🚲

  • @marialarsson2851
    @marialarsson2851 Год назад

    This was basically kind of epic to follow, I will not be able to do this in person but I feel like I had an eye there with you.

  • @Chris_Carini
    @Chris_Carini Год назад

    Wonderful. A new way (for me) to see Le Tour. 😊

  • @benriley324
    @benriley324 Год назад

    Great video John. Stunning views

  • @JohnnyBurr
    @JohnnyBurr Год назад

    Wow! That WAS epic!!

  • @viorelforgaci4353
    @viorelforgaci4353 Год назад

    Tanks John 🎉

  • @thebigchip
    @thebigchip Год назад

    Thanks

  • @TheJeanGenius
    @TheJeanGenius Год назад

    Loved the descent 😍

  • @angiekowalczyk4440
    @angiekowalczyk4440 Год назад

    That was absolutely amazing to watch John, Thankyou for taking us along with you. Epic scenery, did you give a What 3 words reference please?

    • @GadgetJohn
      @GadgetJohn  Год назад +1

      There was the name of the ski resort at the top 👍🏻

  • @mentalneil
    @mentalneil Год назад

    It looked like you were standing in front of a green screen, with the scenery projected on it

  • @adamsher86
    @adamsher86 Год назад

    What a great vlog John! The scenery there is amazing and the way you capture everything is something else. You took quite a number of shots on your iPhone… which one do you use these days to get such great photos and video?
    Your mi-rider is something else too but I’d be too scared to go the speeds you were on it, that’s for sure 😂. Keep on at it!!

    • @GadgetJohn
      @GadgetJohn  Год назад +1

      Thanks, I’m used to the Mirider now & find it very stable and comfortable. My phone is used for at least 50% of all my videos and it’s the iPhone 14 pro max.

  • @jefftrueman9990
    @jefftrueman9990 Год назад

    Thanks for doing this, another insight in to Le Tour and van life. After the riders have passed, are you able to watch the stage on tv? If so, please could you explain how to do this?

    • @GadgetJohn
      @GadgetJohn  Год назад

      We stream the Tdf as it’s shown live on Eurosport to keep up with the action.

  • @DA11NOON
    @DA11NOON Год назад

    Great vlog John 👍