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Deb Lord Outdoors
United Kingdom
Приєднався 28 лип 2014
Hi, I’m Deb and I started the channel to document some of my gravel rides. In December 2020, I expanded my content to include hiking and walking. Some of the hikes are with my sister Becca, and some are solo. I’m currently working full-time and also studying for a full-time for a degree, so uploading between September 2023-August 2025 may be more sporadic, but I enjoy getting outdoors for my physical and emotional wellbeing.
Aside from my outdoor pursuits, I am also a musician and can be found spending hours in my home studio creating songs and instrumentals. I have an Instagram page Monday_night_music_club where I post some bits and bobs of that.
You can follow me on Strava at www.strava.com/athletes/deb_lord
Aside from my outdoor pursuits, I am also a musician and can be found spending hours in my home studio creating songs and instrumentals. I have an Instagram page Monday_night_music_club where I post some bits and bobs of that.
You can follow me on Strava at www.strava.com/athletes/deb_lord
Edale Skyline Challenge
5/6 of the Y3P crew took to The Peak District in May 2024 to undertake the 20 mile circular of the Vale of Edale. It was a belter of a day, and good vibes as always.
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Minto Hills (Boob Hills)
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A solo jaunt round Minto in the Scottish Borders.
We’re back! Win Hill circular
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We both managed to take some time away from our full-time degrees and full-time work to get out and blow the cobwebs away in Hope Valley. Lovely sister time as always. ☺️
Saddle pain for women - updated video
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Several years ago I made a video about saddle pain experienced by people assigned female at birth- essentially, anyone with a vagina, labia, and clitoris. I was tired of trying to find info to help me resolve my own pain, only to be met with articles and videos full of euphemisms, which was no use to me for identifying whether I was experiencing what they were describing. Since making that vide...
Vlog with a view.
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Just a wander while I watch the sunset over East Stoke in Newark and Sherwood, the historic site of the Battle of Stoke field in 1487. Just a bit of a waffle on my part, so apologies if it’s a bit self-indulgent and you decide to sack it off, ha ha!
Leisurely wander around West Stockwith and Misterton, Nottinghamshire
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I debated whether or not to post this which I made on holiday about 3 weeks ago. Perhaps not high on the entertainment scale but part of vlogging is for my own enjoyment, making a diary of some of where I’ve been, how I’ve felt, and what I’ve seen. If you enjoy it too, that’s great. Starting point was The Waterfront Inn at West Stockwith. There are a number of walks along the River Trent, River...
With Becca to Bamford
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These vlogs with Becca are more a keepsake for the two of us and hopefully a bit of entertainment for anyone watching. They’re not designed to be mega-informative about the route, but there will be a smattering of info about where we start from, some things to see along the way, and route length. Anyone interested in the routes we’ve done is welcome to request a follow on Strava. (Excerpt of so...
Burbage Rocks- Padley Gorge- Higger Tor
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Out for an 8-miler with Becca back in the beautiful Peak District. Parking up at Burbage Bridge, we headed along the path below Burbage Rocks and through Longshaw Estate, down to Padley Gorge, then back via Higger Tor. Great walk and not too difficult under foot after all the rain👍🏼
A little tootle, and Newark crit
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Finally got back out after a month off the bike. Got the road bike fixed and went for a short spin, then the next day went to the British Cycling’s finale in the crit series in my home town of Newark. Rode the circuit on the community ride out, then watched the Elite women’s and Men’s races.
Deb & Becca do Castleton- Mam Tor circular
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It’s been a while since we’ve been together for a hike. Didn’t end up doing the intended route, or even the second suggestion! We always enjoy our time together though, and hope you find some entertainment in it too, though this is more a keepsake for ourselves than anything else.
Staying safe while enjoying cycling
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Unintentionally segued in to a bit of a convo about how safe I feel when out alone, and how motorists behave towards me. Would love to hear your experiences.
Lumpy ride to cheer me up
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Just a nice evening summer ride trying to catch a beautiful sunset. Had a mixed bag of a week, and just wanted to get some bike therapy.
Little pootle on the Notts/ Lincs border. Ft. Mum
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Apparently I can’t put my glasses on straight! Just a short ride to spend some time with my mum round her local village backroads. See route www.komoot.com/tour/1163006837?ref=itd&share_token=aa5C28t7SqtWu13qgVD185lavOX4pHJEcvjGSPH7luV82WA9eI
So much fun!
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Found LOADS of gravel trails to link together on my doorstep. Great bank holiday weather. Good vibes all round. Route available on my Strava.
Wild Deer Events Sherwood Pines Gravel Rides 2023
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Wild Deer Events Sherwood Pines Gravel Rides 2023
10 speed GRX upgrade: First impressions
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10 speed GRX upgrade: First impressions
Route reccie for the CVV Belgian Gravel
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Route reccie for the CVV Belgian Gravel
Gravel, or mud? Lanes and tracks around Newark and Sherwood
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Gravel, or mud? Lanes and tracks around Newark and Sherwood
Sherwood Forest Gravel X, Glorious Gravel 2023
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Sherwood Forest Gravel X, Glorious Gravel 2023
Exploring more trails round Clumber Park
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Exploring more trails round Clumber Park
Thank you very much, finally found the video I needed. I have suffered badly
Thanks for your feedback. I have posted an update to this fairly recently which might be worth checking out. ☺️
Found the update, thanks!
Apologies. Only just saw your first comment. Hope you find something suitable☺️
Looking for a first saddle for my wife. How is it going 2 years later?
Great video and a very impressive mileage 👏 It's always good to see the chuckle sisters out with the ensuing banter 😁 I had to laugh at the 9:04 scene, opening with Becca's head peeping above the bush. I misread the situation and expected your arm to reach out and pass her a roll of Andrex ... I can only imagine just how elated and relieved Amy and Nic were at reaching the end, that was a big enough walk without the night before drinks! Well done ladies, and a very enjoyable video Deb 🙂👍
Thanks Tony! It does look a bit like Becca was having a squat😂 Definitely a great day out. Hope you’re keeping well.
@@deblordoutdoors5783 Hi Deb. Thanks, I'm going out on some local tracks this morning to give myself a cheer up. Are you still cycling much? Cheers.
I’m hoping to get out this weekend. It’s been difficult with crap weather and the amount of uni stuff I’m doing on top of the day job. Just trying to keep walking every day which I’m having to force myself to structure in otherwise I’d barely be off my arse. Hope you enjoy your ride. X
@@deblordoutdoors5783 Yes, it certainly hasn't been reliable summer weather up here this year. I'm on my arse far too much, I desperately need to get off it. Cheers 🙂👍
im pretty new to cycling, and as well as labial soreness you describe, I was getting clitoral pain and an 'unexplained' bout of cycsitis! Cystitis for Cyclists! 😢.. so I vowed to search out womens saddles, I wanted to find a saddle made BY women FOR women, before I commit... but yes, online research seemed like a very good idea before forking out hundreds of pounds for a bike saddle (when my bike is worth peanuts! I used to live next door to a bike shop and they literally gave it to me for free... ! I think someone bought a new bike, didnt know what to do with the old one, and just left it behind with them!).. Im wondering if you have trialled the ISM Metro saddle, which looks similar to the ISM one you try out here, but with a much fatter bottom area. I dont have a particularly large bum, but I know that a large saddle can be more comfy... have you tried these ones at all? best wishes, and THANK YOU for making a very sensible understandable video about womens saddles (for people with vaginas!) 👍🙏🏻🌟🧡🧡🧡
Thanks so much for your comment. No, I haven’t tried that one. I’ll definitely look at it. Hope you find many comfortable hours on the bike☺️☺️
nice - that's quite a trek Deb & crew, well done - I would be swearing too going up those hills! glad the weather held out as the views did look rather nice up there - cheers
We were very lucky with the weather. I was up there on Sunday and the views vanished, which had that happened, would have been an added layer of mental difficulty on a hike that long. Such a fulfilling experience☺️
Fabulous ladies, well done & congrats to all 🎉
Thanks Gez! Glad I finally did something with the footage. It was a really rewarding experience so glad I have some video to relive a bit of it☺️
Wow well done, it’s on my to do list hopefully this year..
It’s such a great route, especially on a good weather day. Only found one place for refreshments en route though so make sure you’re well supplied.
Ace vid mate, well done to you all. That’s another walk on my to do list. Think I’ve done most of the route but as part of other walks. Shout out to your sis, that’s Olympic standard sunburn 😂🥵
Isn’t it?! I had an awful reaction on my legs too. It was stinging like a MF during the day, and the next day I woke up to the most bizarre rashes. We all survived though and it was an amazing day. Definitely recommend it. ☺️
Hi😁 I can't watch today but I will tomorrow👋❤️
Well done both. Good video👍 I've been up there quite a few times. It's always crazy busy. I did Cadair Idris up that way 2 weeks ago, I preferred that. Camped right next to the lake. It's a beautiful mountain and you park at the bottom £6 all day, well 24 hours for me. Hope you make it there one day👋
Sounds lovely. Becca’s boyfriend does quite a lot up that way… just sleeps in his car and hikes all day. I’d love to do a bit of camping when time allows. I’ve done Snowdon a couple of times but really keen to explore more. The views are just stunning. ☺️
@@deblordoutdoors5783 Snowdon is just over 4 hour drive for me. I'm about 30 minutes drive from Pen y Fan. I do more my way. Loads of amazing places to explore if you reach the Brecon Beacons. I camped at Cadair then went to a waterfall called Aber falls. I was camping above the falls,.2 cars hit head on, they were okay but the road was shut for hours. I ended up sleeping in my car and going up the next morning. I'm doing a few in England soon. Only done two. Wales has some hilarious mountain names. English people butcher them😁 I struggle with the names too.
Nice walk with your sister. Oh poop she's nearly 41 now😂 Is that your hip 2.53😁👏👏 I'm older than your sister. Shame to see the rubbish left there. Keep walking🚶🏻♀️🚴♀️👋
She’s nearly 42 now… definitely cracking on😂
@@deblordoutdoors5783 🤣 old git. I'm 45😳
@JamieHarding5 I am this year too😬 We can all be in the semi-old fart club😂
@@deblordoutdoors5783 Oh wow, you are soo old🤣👏👏 You walk and bike so you are fit, you'd jump over a lot of younger people's heads💪👍 I walk and 🚶🏻♂️ 🚶🏻♂️ 🚶🏻♂️🚶🏻♂️😁
The Border hills are not spectacular (like many Highland hills), but they are never boring. There is always something different to see, depending on season, weather..... and mood. If you have a fascination for "boob hills", there are also the "Maiden's paps" about 10-15 miles South of Hawick... :-) I walk a lot in the hills to the South of Hawick. Along the old railway track, into the forests towards Newcastleton. Occasionally across the Border, into Kielder, but only briefly as there are more restrictions on places to camp and wander. I no longer have a passport.... why would I bother when I have Scotland's hills on my doorstep?
Absolutely! Will check out the Maiden’s Paps when I’m back in August☺️ Living in a town in a flat county as I do, waking up and looking out across the Borders landscape is a real treat. I’ve been having a bit of a look at house prices up there. Certainly wouldn’t rule a move out. ☺️
nice video and walk Deb, nice route- well done getting out and up those hills after not much sleep - looked like it was worth it though and it's good that you got to go back up there after so long. I often use OS maps but find myself on an adjacent farm trail having to avoid cows and sheep and jumping over fences, there will be a waymarker somewhere!! - all part of the fun :) cheers
Glad it’s not just me😂 It definitely makes it more interesting. Becca hates it when I’ve suggested a route for us to do together and it ends up like that, but I’m quite happy bimbling around wading through fields without paths and jumping over barbed wire. The only time I was really scared was during lockdown when I ended up on a local MOD runway😬 Some gates shouldn’t be jumped😂
awesome video!
Thanks for having a look☺️
Nice that Deb 👌
Cheers James☺️
It's nice to see you back out Deb, and in an area that means something to you. I couldn't quite figure out which route direction you took but from Minto village there's a track that goes directly up the cleavage of the breasticles (I can't believe I've just typed that ...) 🤭 I'm actually going to Hawick next week for three days with my touring bike, then again the week after for another three days with my gravel bike. I hope I get the clear views that you had. Cheers Deb and all the best 👍
Hi Tony☺️ Hope you get decent enough weather to have a good time up there. I maybe did go up the cleavage😂 I did the route in reverse I think, as I wanted to do the longer bit first and finish with the hills. I’ll paste the route here that I did from OS maps, if you can open it. explore.osmaps.com/route/6244467/minto-hill-from-minto-village-circular We’re going back in August and staying near Hawick again, so I imagine I’ll get this route in again now I know where I’m going. X
@@deblordoutdoors5783 Hi Deb 🙂 Yes, the route opened up just fine. Thanks. Plenty of nice lonely walking and cycling to be had around there, as I'm sure you'll know 🙂 I'll be wild camping near Bonchester Bridge, Langholm, Denholm and Moffat so I'll get to see a big chunk of the Borders and D&G. I'll be midweek so should be quite peaceful. I really like it up there. Are you staying for a few days on your next visit? Cheers 👍 x
@tonypaddler Yes, we’ve booked 3 nights. There was more touristy stuff we want to do in Edinburgh, as well as a bit of mooching around Hawick and Langholm. I want to find out what a few of those other hills are too☺️ x
OMG thank you so much for making this video! You're the only one talking about this online. I searched everywhere for a tip or a useful information about this problem, and I felt so alone. Now thanks to you I know that I'm not the only one suffering from soreness when riding, but you also helped with a great information on how to solve this problem. The bike industry only cares about men. Thank you again for the video!
Thanks so much for this comment. Hope you find a comfortable solution and that more of us talk to each other and share experience and tips☺️
Good video, thank you!
Great video - we need to talk about this more! You can buy a $10,000+ bike but women can’t get a saddle that doesn’t hurt! Hmm
It’s definitely an issue that’s not going away. Thanks for checking the video out☺️
The weather has been awful, if its not raining, its windy 🙈 roll on summer
All 3 days of it😜
nice to see you back out on the bike Deb, sounds like you've got lots going on and it's always hard to balance work/studies/life - but it's always good to get a ride in when you can - fingers crossed some more sunny days and time to get out on the bike - so good for the headspace! cheers and keep waffling :)
Unfortunately I have to debunk the title of your video, because this isn't weather peculiar only to Great Britain, I live in Berlin, Germany and the weather here has been exactly the same, as it always is, because this is just weather typical for Northern Europe, because it's all the same weather systems - Germans are even more disparaging about it, and as soon as it rains here they call it "British weather".
Same here in France this year. I went swimming in the sea on 13th April, then last week we had frost every night.
A nice chatty catch-up with your followers @deblordoutdoors5783 😊 You had a lovely morning for it!
Weather is really up and down at the moment but have enjoyed the sunny spells. Good luck with your studies, I hope it goes well. A Degree in two years, that is tough going. I’m in my last year of study, doing a Degree over three years has been pretty hard going. Take care Deb and all the best 😊
Thanks Rachel. I figured that for 2 years, I could just get my head down and crack on. It’s a challenge, but I’m enjoying it. Hope you’re enjoying yours too☺️
hi Deb great to see you out and about on the bike again
Yay, it's great to see you back out on your bike 🚲👏 You sounded very positive 😀 and pleased to be out on your bike 👌 That "waffling" wasn't "a bunch of excuses", they were reasons! Big difference 🙂 Waffle on, Deb 😁👍
Cheers Tony😃
No excuses needed, it’s life. Well done last week with your cycling. I never fast now menopausal and especially if I’m riding, my ole body needs nutrients. Great to see you posting 👍🚴♀️
Very true💚
PEOPLE with vaginas??? WOMEN. So sick of this cult.
Very useful thanks, am looking at this very bike myself currently. Or possibly the 8.9. Cheers from a not very sunny Grantham!
I was really conscious about the amount of language i used in my videos when i started this youtube thing, but the pair of you have made me feel SO much more comfortable with it 😂 👌 earned yourself a sub for that alone! Lovely stuff 👏
nice walk/mooch around ladies, good to see you back, hope you start feeling better soon Deb - its always good to get out into the trails when you can, cheers
nice to see you back....there are some lovely routes up Win hill, and you chose that !! ha ha...well done on picking up the yoghurt and other shite ...some dirty bastards out there
Thanks Steven. Yes, I was certainly a glutton for punishment taking Parkin Clough! Probably the less muddy route looking at it, but nearly finished me off! I’ve done it 4 times and that was my 3rd fastest😩 Hope you’re managing to stay clear of people☺️
Very well done ladies, great to see you back. Looked a lovely walk and very well done on the mileage, especially you being unwell Deb. Hope you have or are recovering nicely. Your fitness will return over time, just look after yourself. And awesome with litter picking. It’s so annoying to see others can’t be bothered to take their own litter home. Good job ladies 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Thanks Gez🥰
Yaaayy, it's great to see the chuckle sisters back out and about 🥾🥾, always gives a happy mood boost 🙂 I must say Deb, at 4:53 you did look a bit 🚽 unwell. Still, you were out though 👏 Cheers 👍
Thanks Tony☺️ Yeah, I wasn’t entirely sure I was going to make it up Win Hill. Light-headed and nauseous is not a good combo when going up a steep, wet hill. We did debate something closer to home, but we’d had this in the diary for about a month and I wasn’t going to let being under the weather stop play. Hope you’re doing okay. X
@@deblordoutdoors5783 it's great that you carried out your plan, it's far too easy to just say "sod it, I'm not well, I'll do it another day"! Procrastination seems to be my middle name lately ... 🙄 I've not been having a great time these past few months tbh but I've found a way of making things better so I'll take it from there 🤞 Cheers, and all the best 🙂👍 x
Great to see you back, I struggle like hell going upwards so you have my sympathy. Great walk, thanks for sharing!
Thanks for checking it out☺️ I didn’t feel well at all, but made it without having to tap out, and enjoyed the fresh air and good company.
watching here ! liked and sub
Thanks! Have a great day☺️
Thanks for your honesty
Thank you so much for this, liked and subscribed 👍
Thanks Deb good to see you
I always suggest that if anyone's experiencing genital discomfort then buy a shorter handlebar stem, I'm male and 6.1 and use a 60mm to 70mm handlebar stem on five out of the six bikes that I have.
Great advice, thanks☺️
I cycle everyday 32 miles to/fro work which involves uphills and am not ashamed to say that the anatomy of my vaginal lips is going through a change by cuts and bleeding. And the funny thing is I have been cycling on this expensive so called forked saddle for women for 2 years. Male designers should be banned to design female saddles. There are times when I want to cut the entire saddle more in the middle to widen the fork area. The saddle you recommended some years ago is unaffordable for me I am afraid, so I have to suffer for a while. I do not know when female cyclists’ plight will be heard, but it is time the designers heard us and designed affordable and ergonomic female saddles.
I’m so sorry to hear that. That sounds absolutely miserable. It’s really expensive trying to find the right saddle, and as someone who is just managing to keep head above water financially each month, I can definitely empathise with the frustration of feeling stuck with an uncomfortable or painful situation. I found that the sweatier I get, the more friction I experience, so use more chamois cream directly applied all around the genitals when it’s hotter or I’m doing longer rides, and got the best bibs I could afford (which aren’t a top of the range brand, but are an improvement). But it’s not completely foolproof. I really hope you find a solution to ease some of the issue soon.
I’ve re-watched your 2 videos trying to find what saddle you’re now using since the split nose didnt work--but can’t find it. What are you riding now? Thanks.
I went back to the Bontrager. I tweaked my saddle position and played around with my cockpit (tried a couple of different length stems, altered the reach to my hoods) and invested in some better quality bibs, and on the whole, for 2-3 hour rides, it’s been much more comfortable.
Did you ever try the Infinity saddle??? Its design looks like it doesnt touch any soft tissue.
I’ve not come across them before, but just had a Google. I suppose it’s that delicate balance of getting enough of a cutout that there’s no unwanted pressure, and not so much cut away that there’s too little support.
@@deblordoutdoors5783, sorry to bother you you with another question but why do you feel bibs to be better for our “down there” undercarriage than shorts with good chamois?
Look at Spongy Wonder (made in Canada), the only saddle in the world that will solve all your problems.
Looking a fabulous day to ride, 😊👌mud water cool temperatures and blue skys😉my favourite terrain 😎👍with others also a long the way
Someone with a vagina??? You mean a "woman" right!!!
What a lovely sunset, that must've helped calm you down somewhat after these latest issues!? Sunsets, and rises, are great. I do night rides on the railway lines throughout the year and they're often the highlight of the ride. I hope that you're back on track by now 🙏👍
Thanks Tony. Just getting over covid. Tested positive for 11 days😩 Literally just starting to be able to go out of the house again, so need to build up just getting out further than round the block. Looking forward to some nice winter sunrises though☺️
@@deblordoutdoors5783 sorry to hear that Deb, I've had the Omicron variant three times and it just wasted my life being unable to do any outdoor activities. That and the fact that it's such a bloody miserable time for the body and mind! Yes, you certainly like your sunrises! 🌄 Hopefully it won't take too long to get your fitness back 🤞 Take care 🙂👍
Hi Debs Lots of good advice. I went for a bike fit with Women in Tandem in Nottingham and they were really helpful in sorting me and my bike. I didn’t have any major problems but the small tweaks made things far more comfortable. They put my stem the other way up and adjusted the reach to the gears and brake which was amazing. They are a charity and provide the bike fits at a really reasonable price. My saddle is starting to creak so looks like time to invest in a new one! Now the big decision….eek!
Fantastic! Thanks Wendy. I’ll definitely have a look into them. Currently got covid so stuck indoors. Hoping it’s not going to take too long before I have the gusto to get out and do something again. ☺️
Oh no that’s tough! Hope you get better soon!