Road Cycling Tyres on Slippery Roads: what could possibly go wrong

Поделиться
HTML-код
  • Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
  • This was one of those rides that really tested me. When I left home the weather was great, but as I rode towards Dartmoor national park, things got interesting very quickly. I had to abandon my original route as the road ahead became impossible for me to continue sadly.
    My observations are the subject of this ride. So come along and enjoy another great cycling adventure.
    Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored video.
    Thank you for watching!
    If you enjoyed this video then please Like, Comment and Subscribe to my channel for more cycling adventures! Be the first to know when a new video is released by turning on all notifications. / @electricbikerider
    Social Media:
    Strava: / strava
    Strava Club: / strava
    Instagram: / electricbikerideruk
    Buy Me a Coffee: www.buymeacoff...
    Products I use:
    E Bike: Specialized Turbo Creo SL Comp Carbon
    Vlogging Camera DJI Action 5 Pro, DJI Mini Mic
    Tyres: Specialized Pathfinder Pro 38c / Specialized Roubaix Pro 30/32c
    Mudguards: SKS Bluemels
    Pedals: Speedplay and Cleats
    GPS: Wahoo Roam V2
    Mount: Specialized Stem Accessory
    Rear Camera, Radar and Tail Light: Garmin Varia RCT715
    Front Camera and Light: Cycliq FLY12 Sport
    Saddle Bag: Silca Mattone Pack
    Top Tube Bag: Tailfin 0.8ltr Pack
    Water Bottle: Fidlock System
    Bell: Knog Oi
    #cycling #eroadbike #ebike #bike #unitedkingdom #devon #exeter #devontourism #vlog #cyclingvlog #dailyobservations #like #comment #subscribe #4k #edit

Комментарии • 35

  • @terrytripe5488
    @terrytripe5488 21 день назад +3

    I am local , but I am amazed at how you get around and your knowledge of the area.
    Really enjoy your videos.

    • @electricbikerider
      @electricbikerider  20 дней назад +1

      Hey Terry, We are blessed to live in such a fantastic area, and the cycling routes are endless. I love exploring Exeter and the surrounding areas on my bike and hope it encourages and motivates others to get out and ride. I do have some great rides planned for this year, so I’m looking forward to those adventures. Take care and thanks for watching. 🙏🏻⚡️🚴🏻‍♂️

  • @rickgordongordonellissteel3761
    @rickgordongordonellissteel3761 21 день назад +2

    Beautiful scenery but you are a braver man than me 😄

    • @electricbikerider
      @electricbikerider  20 дней назад

      Hey Rick, I must admit I wasn’t expecting snow and icy roads on that ride. Thing’s got pretty sketchy in places but it all added to the fun 😂 take care and thanks for watching 🙏🏻⚡️🚴🏻‍♂️

  • @loydsa
    @loydsa 21 день назад +2

    Thank you so much for taking us "along" on your adventurous ride. It looked brilliant, glad your kit kept you warm 🙂

    • @electricbikerider
      @electricbikerider  20 дней назад

      Hey Sarah, I really enjoyed that ride and the snow and icy roads got very interesting at times. But I must admit that it just looked so beautiful in places where there was snow. I really appreciate you watching 🙏🏻 take care ⚡️🚴🏻‍♂️

  • @davegonzales82
    @davegonzales82 20 дней назад +1

    You always visit some pretty places bud, but it looked even more magical in the snow. Another great video and thanks as always for sharing 👍

    • @electricbikerider
      @electricbikerider  20 дней назад

      Hey Dave, I must admit it was magical cycling those empty roads. Things did get interesting at times, but thankfully I didn’t go down. Take care and thanks again for watching 🙏🏻⚡️🚴🏻‍♂️

  • @MartinWoodman
    @MartinWoodman 19 дней назад +1

    Lovely video, great to see sunshine and blue skies. Snow and frost are lovely to see but sketchy riding - just don't hit the brakes hard! I bet you had to give the bike a good wash to get all the salt off it.

    • @electricbikerider
      @electricbikerider  18 дней назад +1

      Hey Martin, fortunately my Creo is treated to a wash after every ride I do year round, to help keep components etc in tip top condition. I was definitely not expecting any snow on this ride, and I should have definitely turned around a lot earlier, but I had fun. Take care and Thanks for watching 🙏🏻⚡️🚴🏻‍♂️

  • @JonathanPinnell
    @JonathanPinnell 20 дней назад +1

    Hard core ride Dave that looked dodgy lol 🤦🏻‍♂️😂😂😂😂

    • @electricbikerider
      @electricbikerider  20 дней назад

      Hey Jonathan I hope you’re well buddy. To be honest I wasn’t expecting any snow on that ride, and I was lucky to not come off. I did however have a great time 😂 take care and thanks again for watching 🙏🏻⚡️🚴🏻‍♂️

  • @steveradford5460
    @steveradford5460 20 дней назад +2

    Rather you than me, I would have turned back sooner. Few years back came off on black ice, that hurt! Last year (Nov 28th) had to abandon plans roads frosted over, even off-road routes and forest around Sherwood Pines (Notts), lots of ice.

    • @electricbikerider
      @electricbikerider  20 дней назад +1

      Hey Steve, I wasn’t expecting any snow on this ride and I was very lucky not to come off, as things did get very interesting quickly. I did however have fun but I will definitely turn around earlier and keep to lower ground, which can be difficult in hilly Devon. Take care and thanks for watching 🙏🏻⚡️🚴🏻‍♂️

  • @scottybeeuk
    @scottybeeuk 20 дней назад +1

    👍👍👍

    • @electricbikerider
      @electricbikerider  20 дней назад

      Thanks for watching Scotty 🙏🏻⚡️🚴🏻‍♂️

  • @GMG-f1e
    @GMG-f1e 21 день назад +1

    looks great. [and thank you for the advice re insoles].

    • @electricbikerider
      @electricbikerider  20 дней назад

      Hey buddy, I was tipped to try the insoles from a subscriber and I have really noticed a difference. It’s great that we can all share ideas and learn together on this channel. Take care and thanks for watching 🙏🏻⚡️🚴🏻‍♂️

  • @bluztime5271
    @bluztime5271 20 дней назад +1

    Looks like you got a touch of our Chicago weather! Be careful.

    • @electricbikerider
      @electricbikerider  20 дней назад

      Hey Harry, it was sketchy as hell riding those slippery roads, but I had fun. Chicago you are very lucky to cycle in such a beautiful city. Take Care and thanks for watching 🙏🏻⚡️🚴🏻‍♂️

    • @bluztime5271
      @bluztime5271 19 дней назад +1

      @ it’s 12 degrees F today. No riding for me.

    • @electricbikerider
      @electricbikerider  19 дней назад

      @ that’s cold weather buddy, stay safe 🙏🏻🚴🏻‍♂️

  • @darrantee4929
    @darrantee4929 21 день назад +1

    Stunning scenery maybe a crazy time to be out on two wheels. Kudos to you, Harvey, are you out on road tyres. The low camera angle looks good.

    • @electricbikerider
      @electricbikerider  20 дней назад +1

      Hey Darren, I wasn’t expecting any snow on this ride and I really should have turned around a lot sooner. As I only had the Specialized Roubaix Pro tyres fitted. Thank you for your feedback on camera angles, I have been experimenting 😂 take care 🙏🏻⚡️🚴🏻‍♂️

  • @nikolikoopz9648
    @nikolikoopz9648 20 дней назад +1

    Wow excellent vlog. Sketchy as ..... but beautiful. Must have been a cold ride. How did those tyres keep you up? I was on pathfinders and slipping .

    • @electricbikerider
      @electricbikerider  20 дней назад +1

      Hey Nikoli, I hope you’re well buddy. I was riding with the Specialized Roubaix Pro tyres, and to be honest they did a great job but I would rather have been on my pathfinder’s. I wasn’t expecting any snowy and icy roads, I really should have turned around sooner but I had fun. 😂 Take care and thanks for watching 🙏🏻⚡️🚴🏻‍♂️

  • @darrenhitchcox6345
    @darrenhitchcox6345 21 день назад +1

    I have ridden in those conditions on Mtb, but not on the road bike. Bet you were just testing the Lakes Winter soles - lol

    • @electricbikerider
      @electricbikerider  20 дней назад

      Hey Darren, I wasn’t expecting any snow on that route, but the roads were hazardous in places, I must admit. I was only using the Specialized Roubaix Pro road tyres 😂 The lake winter insoles must be working because I haven’t had cold feet since fitting them . Take care and thanks for watching ⚡️🚴🏻‍♂️🙏🏻

  • @Creopaul
    @Creopaul 13 дней назад

    good decision, that looked scektchy at 4 mins, you crazy man 🙂

    • @electricbikerider
      @electricbikerider  12 дней назад

      Hey Paul, I must admit that it was getting really bad the further I went. I should have turned around a lot sooner than I did, but I still had fun. 😁 take care and thanks for watching 🙏🏻⚡️🚴🏻‍♂️

  • @lolwatt5616
    @lolwatt5616 20 дней назад +1

    Now see if I was with you it would have rained and washed it all away m8 😂😂😂👌

    • @electricbikerider
      @electricbikerider  20 дней назад

      Hey Lawrence I hope you’re well buddy. I have no doubt it would have snowed if you were there, and we would probably have needed the service of Dartmoor rescue 🤣 Take care and thanks again for watching 🙏🏻⚡️🚴🏻‍♂️

  • @tomfreeman650
    @tomfreeman650 21 день назад +1

    looked a bit slippy what tyres were you riding?

    • @electricbikerider
      @electricbikerider  20 дней назад

      Hey Tom, the roads were slippery in places, and I must admit it did get interesting at times. I was riding with the Specialized Roubaix Pro tyres, and to be honest they done a great job. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻⚡️🚴🏻‍♂️

    • @marianmariuszb
      @marianmariuszb 20 дней назад +1

      @@electricbikerider This is Continental top contact winter territory, perfect for wet winter roads, good for packed snow. They are 37-622 and 42-622 for touring and gravel bikes.