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Ayup Stuggy
United Kingdom
Приєднався 25 бер 2009
This channel is about cycling, adventure, health, fitness, or things that make us feel good. I'm Stuart Porter and welcome to Ayup Stuggy! Ayup is a greeting often used in Yorkshire where I'm from and spent my youth. Stuggy is my nickname that some old friends have used since I was 7 years old. If you see me, then feel free to say "Ayup Stuggy"!
I started my UA-cam channel many years ago after I was ill with chronic fatigue, IBS and depression (plus other issues). Then I became substantially better after changing my diet and lifestyle. My health was transformed but work and other life's priorities had to take precedent so that I could earn a living and provide for my family. 13 years later, I'm still OK health wise and but now I'm trying to regain my fitness after easing off the work work work mentally. My plan is to focus on cycling initially, and then hopefully get back into running once my fitness improves, and do other adventures too. Stay tuned, more videos are following soon.
I started my UA-cam channel many years ago after I was ill with chronic fatigue, IBS and depression (plus other issues). Then I became substantially better after changing my diet and lifestyle. My health was transformed but work and other life's priorities had to take precedent so that I could earn a living and provide for my family. 13 years later, I'm still OK health wise and but now I'm trying to regain my fitness after easing off the work work work mentally. My plan is to focus on cycling initially, and then hopefully get back into running once my fitness improves, and do other adventures too. Stay tuned, more videos are following soon.
Lift Your Mood With Intense Exercise | Hill Cycling
I started really pushing myself whilst cycling, by doing massive hill climbs and bursts of super intense riding. This really helped me to feel good, and also strengthened my core, giving me reduced back issues. I report on how my mood changes during the ride. In summary, it helps me to feel fantastic! I hope that you are inspired by my video, and are encouraged to become fitter and have a go at pushing yourself (make sure it's ok with your doctor though). Start with easy steady away excercise, and gradually build up over many months, then incorporate bursts of intensity into your training. It's surprising how good it makes you feel!
I hope you enjoyed the video. If you did then please leave a like and consider subscribing :)
0:00 Intro
0:13 The Hill Challenge - Rookhope to Blanchland
1:46 Unexpected benefit - back ache and core conditioning
4:13 Blanchland
4:38 Gate-crashing a time trial!
6:46 Edmundbyers - my new max heart rate
7:57 Parkhead Waskerly Way - on the gravel again
8:08 Summary - effect of intense exercise on mood
***** MY CHANNEL BACKGROUND *****
My UA-cam channel was originally created many years ago to share what I did to recover from various health issues. I've since changed it's name to 'Ayup Stuggy', something that's more personal to me rather than just diet focused. Ayup (often spelled in various ways!), is a greeting from northern England. It's means 'hi, I hope you're doing ok'. Stuggy is my old nickname from when I was 7 years old. If you see me, then feel free to say 'Ayup Stuggy'... or what ever you like!
Take care.
Stuart Porter (aka Stuggy !)
*** Enquiries email ***
Refer to my channel description.
***** OTHER VIDEOS *****
How To Fix A Broken Bicycle Chain - DIY Roadside Repair - in the dark!
ua-cam.com/video/w3gpTmrWW-A/v-deo.html
My first ever completed Audax. 100km in bad weather
ua-cam.com/video/Xljf9bwZXBk/v-deo.html
200km Audax in Northumberland and Scotland
ua-cam.com/video/L8nxMbfUW4Y/v-deo.html
Great Dun Fell challenge
ua-cam.com/video/4tipdsbFcsk/v-deo.html
Chapel Century 100 Mile Audax
ua-cam.com/video/A3Y1SvEKiiQ/v-deo.html
300 Km Audax! C2C2C coast to coast and back
ua-cam.com/video/JDD9zUip-oI/v-deo.html
***** CYCLING TOOLS AND SPARES CARRIED *****
Topeak Wedge Pack II Large - expandable tool bag.
KMC MissingLink (for 10 speed).
amzn.to/4d8vmOv
2 x innertubes.
2 x tyre levers.
Dry patches (Park Tools Superpatch GP-2).
amzn.to/4fy48Ce
Fiber Fix kevlar spoke.
Mini pump.
Multitool.
Gaffer tape.
Lighter.
Pen knife.
Chain lube.
Latex gloves (not carried on this ride!).
Paper towels.
Derailleur hanger.
Chain splitter.
Homemade chain hook - rough but functional!
drive.google.com/file/d/1AfWSY9iOnytszf0UdsbbVsWM0Pg660I0/view
Small pliers (modified to dual as chain link pliers).
Ziplock bags.
***** CLOTHING USED *****
My wet weather cycling top: 'Tempest Pro, All day shell': www.galibier.cc/
(XL is perfect size for me at 82kg).
I also carried: 'Izoard PRO Gilet': www.galibier.cc/
(XL is perfect size for me at 82kg).
***** OTHER STUFF USED *****
I used a DJI Action 3, here's the updated version,
DJI Action 4 adventure combo: amzn.to/4eFHveU
90 degree USB lead: amzn.to/3L0NHR1
Action cam accessory kit: amzn.to/3LH059x
Magnetic Adapter Mount for DJI Action 2/3/4: amzn.to/4bj7G8e
Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT GPS: amzn.to/45EUaum
8 litre rear rack bag: amzn.to/3XDgN0c
10 litre rear rack bag (used for longer rides): amzn.to/3VYeMtb
Feel free to comment if you want to know more.
Some of the above are affiliate links. Thank you if you make a purchase using one, it means I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.
I hope you enjoyed the video. If you did then please leave a like and consider subscribing :)
0:00 Intro
0:13 The Hill Challenge - Rookhope to Blanchland
1:46 Unexpected benefit - back ache and core conditioning
4:13 Blanchland
4:38 Gate-crashing a time trial!
6:46 Edmundbyers - my new max heart rate
7:57 Parkhead Waskerly Way - on the gravel again
8:08 Summary - effect of intense exercise on mood
***** MY CHANNEL BACKGROUND *****
My UA-cam channel was originally created many years ago to share what I did to recover from various health issues. I've since changed it's name to 'Ayup Stuggy', something that's more personal to me rather than just diet focused. Ayup (often spelled in various ways!), is a greeting from northern England. It's means 'hi, I hope you're doing ok'. Stuggy is my old nickname from when I was 7 years old. If you see me, then feel free to say 'Ayup Stuggy'... or what ever you like!
Take care.
Stuart Porter (aka Stuggy !)
*** Enquiries email ***
Refer to my channel description.
***** OTHER VIDEOS *****
How To Fix A Broken Bicycle Chain - DIY Roadside Repair - in the dark!
ua-cam.com/video/w3gpTmrWW-A/v-deo.html
My first ever completed Audax. 100km in bad weather
ua-cam.com/video/Xljf9bwZXBk/v-deo.html
200km Audax in Northumberland and Scotland
ua-cam.com/video/L8nxMbfUW4Y/v-deo.html
Great Dun Fell challenge
ua-cam.com/video/4tipdsbFcsk/v-deo.html
Chapel Century 100 Mile Audax
ua-cam.com/video/A3Y1SvEKiiQ/v-deo.html
300 Km Audax! C2C2C coast to coast and back
ua-cam.com/video/JDD9zUip-oI/v-deo.html
***** CYCLING TOOLS AND SPARES CARRIED *****
Topeak Wedge Pack II Large - expandable tool bag.
KMC MissingLink (for 10 speed).
amzn.to/4d8vmOv
2 x innertubes.
2 x tyre levers.
Dry patches (Park Tools Superpatch GP-2).
amzn.to/4fy48Ce
Fiber Fix kevlar spoke.
Mini pump.
Multitool.
Gaffer tape.
Lighter.
Pen knife.
Chain lube.
Latex gloves (not carried on this ride!).
Paper towels.
Derailleur hanger.
Chain splitter.
Homemade chain hook - rough but functional!
drive.google.com/file/d/1AfWSY9iOnytszf0UdsbbVsWM0Pg660I0/view
Small pliers (modified to dual as chain link pliers).
Ziplock bags.
***** CLOTHING USED *****
My wet weather cycling top: 'Tempest Pro, All day shell': www.galibier.cc/
(XL is perfect size for me at 82kg).
I also carried: 'Izoard PRO Gilet': www.galibier.cc/
(XL is perfect size for me at 82kg).
***** OTHER STUFF USED *****
I used a DJI Action 3, here's the updated version,
DJI Action 4 adventure combo: amzn.to/4eFHveU
90 degree USB lead: amzn.to/3L0NHR1
Action cam accessory kit: amzn.to/3LH059x
Magnetic Adapter Mount for DJI Action 2/3/4: amzn.to/4bj7G8e
Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT GPS: amzn.to/45EUaum
8 litre rear rack bag: amzn.to/3XDgN0c
10 litre rear rack bag (used for longer rides): amzn.to/3VYeMtb
Feel free to comment if you want to know more.
Some of the above are affiliate links. Thank you if you make a purchase using one, it means I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.
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How To Fix A Broken Bicycle Chain - DIY Roadside Repair - in the dark!
Переглядів 1,8 тис.14 днів тому
My chain snapped when out gravel riding at the end of a long distance cycle ride. With 15 miles to pedal home in the dark, I attempt a roadside repair using a KMC Missing Link. However my front derailleur is bent, so I need to unjam that too. See below for the KMC Missing Link, my tools, and useful gear that I normally carry on my long distance bike rides. If you have any other suggestions on t...
C2C2C 300km Audax - This ride is HARD !
Переглядів 5 тис.Місяць тому
I attempt cycling from Coast to Coast, there and back, across Northern England. There's about 100 riders on the C2C2C 300km Audax challenge. I get dropped LOTS, I suffer a lot, and I get rather wet. I hope you enjoy the video. Stuart (aka Stuggy! :) 0:00 Cresswell, Northumberland - the start 2:45 100km Update 4:00 C2C done in one day - first time! 4:18 Bowness on Solway cafe stop - progress upd...
Chapel Century 100 Mile Audax
Переглядів 538Місяць тому
The 100 mile Chapel Century was my first ever Audax attempt. One year ago I failed to get round it. Has a year of training paid off? I had a blow out right at the start. There's nothing like a good disaster to start a ride! - Will I start? - Will I get round? - Will I get round in time? - How has my cycling fitness improved in one year? 0:00 Wheel blow out at the start 0:15 Half hour late start...
Durham to GREAT DUN FELL and back! - Cycling Britain's highest road.
Переглядів 1,1 тис.Місяць тому
Great Dun Fell is the second highest mountain in England's Pennines at 848 metres high (2,782 ft). Can you believe that there is a road to the very top! This is the highest road in the UK and leads to a giant golf ball structure which is an air traffic control radar station for Northern England and Southern Scotland. The road is closed to vehicles, but open to walkers, and cyclists. Now there's...
Fun on Cresswell Beach - 90 mile bike ride
Переглядів 1095 місяців тому
Cresswell beach is totally stunning and I manage to cycle there. Meet Yogi the cute dog! This is the first ride after my crash where I messed up my knee. I feel ok, just a little out of practice. I highly recommend a visit to Cresswell Beach, either by bicycle or car. 0:00 Angel of the North & cycle route. 0:36 Tyne Bridge's. 1:18 Cresswell and the 'cliff' view. 1:39 Wahoo results. 1:56 WW2 ant...
100 hilly miles & bike crash in North Pennines.
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I managed to endure this epic cycling challenge to the end. It was very cold, wet, windy, hilly and I had a bike crash, after which I cycled 40 miles home. At the end I show what I did to clean up my wounds and used our house plant, Aloe Vera, to hopefully help prevent bruising. My clothes, my wounds, and my bike were all battered! Please excuse my typo at the end! Have fun cycling and take car...
My first 200km Audax! Cheviots Coast and Castles
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Having never cycled 200 km before, I was doubtful that I would get round within the allocated time, but thought I would give it a shot in any case. When I signed up, there was no way I could do it. However I stuck to my training of at least 100 miles a week, and also managed to finish a couple of shorter 100 km Audaxes (see previous videos for one of those). My quads and right achilles had been...
Cycling Durham to Seaham marina / harbour. Testing out a lavalier/lapel mic.
Переглядів 5810 місяців тому
Cycling and sightseeing ride around the riverside of our beautiful City of Durham. Yes this is a city! Then off I peddle to the coast to see Seaham harbour and marina. I'm attempting to improve my video and audio quality, so I'm trying out a new lavalier/lapel mic, and comparing noise and audio levels with my action cam mic. In this video, I plug the mic into my mobile phone and use the ASR rec...
BAD WEATHER AUDAX - North Pennines, St John's Chapel 100km
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My 2nd Audax attempt, this time on a 100km very wet, windy and hilly route in the North Pennines starting in St John's Chapel, Weardale (I failed to get round my 1st Audax attempt on a 100 miler in the same area). Although battered by the weather, I'm very determined and peddle on through this hilly route. The video has a fun ending, be sure to watch the last 2 minutes! This Audax was done on 2...
This moorland BOG is a cycle path !
Переглядів 11311 місяців тому
All didn't go to plan as many sections across the moor were almost impossible to cycle. That, and the weather made this a very memorable cycle ride! I hope you like my video :) This video follows on from the last one where I cycled to the Consett Steel Truck. Hownsgill Viaduct is a massive old railway viaduct, and is a short distance away from the Steel Truck. In progressively worsening weather...
Should I get WET from rain, or SWEAT in my 'waterproof top? !
Переглядів 100Рік тому
There's no way out of getting wet from the rain, or sweating through it as I cook in my waterproof top! After 12 years of UA-cam absence, I've made a commitment to get fit again. Join me on my cycle ride from Durham to the Consett Steel Truck.
Three Rivers Bike Ride, North East England - and the Pedestrian / Cycle Tyne Tunnel
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My bike ride around North East England. I cycled 74 miles from Durham, to the coast and up to Sunderland, to South Shields, through the Pedestrian/Cycle tunnel under the River Tyne, to Newcastle, Blaydon, Consett, Lanchester and back to Durham. I crossed 2 of the 3 big rivers (twice), the River Wear and the River Tyne. The third big river on the map, the River Tees, is much further south. So I ...
Eat complex carb's in the absence of ripe fruit
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In the absence of fruit, I have found that eating cooked, complex carbohydrate rich, whole foods much better for my health, fitness, energy level and stamina, than eating high fat food, either raw or cooked. I eat mainly low fat raw vegan food and feel much healthier for it! When I can't obtain enough ripe sweet fruit to meet my calorific needs, then I opt for cooked carb's like rice, lentils, ...
Harvesting Winter Greens for my Low Fat Raw Food Diet
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It was minus 11.5 degrees centigrade when I woke up just a few hours earlier. I dug out frozen winter salad greens from beneath the snow with my bare hands. Within minutes my hands recovered. In the video I'm harvesting greens to make another of my giant salads as shown in my previous video about feeling good. The greens harvested are; chard, parsley, lambs lettuce, and chocolate mint. If anyon...
Cycling. Durham to The Lake District and back - part 2
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Cycling. Durham to The Lake District and back - part 2
Cycling. Durham to The Lake District and back - part 1
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Cycling. Durham to The Lake District and back - part 1
Building 'raised' beds and improving the heavy clay soil on my allotment
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Building 'raised' beds and improving the heavy clay soil on my allotment
How to open a coconut in 2 minutes and get the meat out!
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How to open a coconut in 2 minutes and get the meat out!
Travelling on a low fat raw vegan diet. Take a look at the food in my kitchen and fridge.
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Travelling on a low fat raw vegan diet. Take a look at the food in my kitchen and fridge.
Sonny, the bottle attached to the under frame is really an inappropriate position to have it. Why, because when you're in transit, the front tyre will flick up sand, dirt and other debris against the bottle, then you'll have a dirty cap when you pop up the cap to drink. It's best to have the bottle holder inside the triangle frame preferably on the vertical bar
Great video!
Thanks ! Have a fab day ! :)
Thank you so much Stuggy, i am in the same boat as you... Old, but loving my bike.
Thanks! ... enjoying the activity more as the years roll on :)
Impressive work!
Thanks! Take care :)
Coil spring
Thanks for commenting... I'm not sure what you mean by that one though! :)
@@AyupStuggy the object in the road was a coil spring off a car
Haha! Thanks - I didn't think of that. I think you are right!
Nice too see a knowledgeable well equipped cyclist. Good on ya mate!👍
@@kiwibiker9754 Thanks, I appreciate that. It's my first ever chain break on a ride. I'm glad I carried those extra things.
This is a staged scenario: not real life .
LOL! Oh how I wish it were! My bike is broken after this ride. My derailleur is ok (I think). However, the the 'braze-on' derailleur bracket was bent with a couple of hair line cracks in it. As I tried to straighten it back at home, it snapped! This is part of my frame, which I've still yet to sort out. There's a picture link in my description. I'm glad you think my video is good enough to appear staged, but I can assure you it was a roadside breakdown and temporary fix to get me home.
@@AyupStuggyif it's not some bougie boutique bike, we all know there's a cheap old derailleur with a fitting clamp size waiting in a dusty drawer itching to be installed 👌
@@brrrt6666 I've now received a mounting bracket. I'm still nervous about grinding the old one off!
@@AyupStuggy I'm deducing it's an aluminium frame, probably best not to go ham😬
@@brrrt6666 Yes it's an aluminium frame, and had a very weak (now broken) derailleur bracket. It wasn't substantial enough! The new clamp on bracket looks much stronger than the original one as part of the frame. But first, I'm off to the cycle shop to see what they have to say.
Conditioning - get a trainer and Zwift or trainer road, do the training programs through winter four or five, 60-90 minute sessions per week. More frequent rides with intervals is much more productive that fewer long rides. Loose weight (be sensible) Get some fast tubeless tyres Schwalbe Pro One or similar - the ones you've got look like 'Marathons' or similar they can be 10 - 15 watts per wheel more - if you get a trainer you'll see how massive an extra 20 watts is on your limit. Ditch the bag of goodies, only carry what you can put in your pockets - Tight clothing, the baggy stuff creates loads of drag once you are past 15mph, resistance is exponential to your speed! Nutrition - watch GCN.
Thanks for all your tips! - Zwift is great! I did group rides and races, not too many longer rides though. I'll look into your suggestions and be more consistent. - attempting to loose weight. I like food too much though! I'm gradually getting back into healthier living, like I did years ago on my very early videos :) - Yes I will get some different tyres in the next cycling season. Others have pointed out that I can go faster with different tyres too. - goodies is a comfort factor thing. I'm trying to cut down on that too. You should have seen what I used to carry! - Clothing is getting better, but also more baggy as I loose weight! Gabba top and arm warmers are nice and snug and great clothing. I do feel faster when wearing those. - I'm subbed to gcn, and will pay more attention to fueling up. You've been really helpful! Thanks for taking the time to comment and write out your suggestions. Take care! Stuart (aka Stuggy :)
@@AyupStuggy Nah worries - got my 100 mile enduro down from 6:30 to 4:20 doing that @ 50 yrs old. Don't race any more but I am preparing for the Tour Aotearoa, more like what you are doing 🙂 Cheers dude - good work!
Wow! 4:20 That's so quick! Well done on that. My gravel bike is out of action at the moment. The front derailleur mount is broken on the frame. My latest video shows me fixing up the chain and unjamming the derailleur (I thought the derailleur was damaged, but that's ok, it's my frame that's damaged!). When I fix the bracket I will be putting in some miles again. I have 3 lots of 200km Audax rides coming up. The Tour Aotearoa looks incredible! I'd love to work up to something like that. Have fun training and doing it ! :)
Brilliant idea that hook thing of yours, so much easier to work on like that. Great post, really interesting to see real world repairs. You did so well to sort this in the dark without glasses, great skills. Not one curse, ha ha you have a good and patient temperament. Well done!👍
Thanks Tim :) The camera had a better view than me, it came out much better than I was expecting. I was looking from above, and without my glasses it was difficult to see.... Maybe we have common relations? We have the same surname! Stuart (aka Stuggy :)
@@AyupStuggy Perhaps somewhere down the line we're related..but probably a long way of, as I'm from Yorkshire, and by the sound of your accent, you're from somewhere down south! Anyway, a great little post, and after your explanation of the true difficulty you had, it seems even better. I am intrigued and interested in that hook thing though, did you make it/improvise it yourself, what is it?
In my dim and distant past, I'm from near Doncaster (Edlington), and still go down that way. I took a picture of the chain hook that I made. I hope you are impressed by my precision engineering ability! See the link in the video description. After the ride on closer inspection, my derailleur looks fine, but the braze-on support bracket on the frame is broken! I've also put a picture of that in the description. That is work in progress, I still trying to work out the best way forward.
Well done brilliant effort
Thanks Craig! :)
Well done. Last time I had that it snapped the derailleur hanger, no spare, managed to rig a single speed and get home like that.
Thanks! Well done on your repair too. I now carry a rear derailleur hanger, thankfully I've not needed it yet. I never thought I'd mangle the front one... which I've still got to fix. I must go and do some mountain biking in the mean time.
Awesome video - great to recognise faces from NCC too !!!!!!!! 8-)
Thanks! It was a great challenge. Maybe see you at one another time :)
@@AyupStuggy I was meant to do this years, however I have committed to a new job role & didn't want to jinx it! I'm hoping I can enter the 2025 ;-)
Look out for when it comes out on Audax UK. If it's anything like this year, it will be fully booked within hours!
Well done sir!! 🎉
Thanks! Keep pedalling :)
A wonderful achievement! Congrats! And nice to meet you yesterday evening.
Hi Stephen. It was a pleasure to meet you. I just watched your videos and they are outstanding! You had an idea about 'collaboration'. If you fancy doing something together, then I'm up for that. I'm not sure how I can help improve your brilliant videos though. I might be able to add the character struggling up some hills! If you are up for a bike ride, then I'm definitely up for that. From your place, there's a brilliant cycle path all the way to Sunderland. We could go up the coast to South Shields, through the cycle tunnel to North Pier. Then back along the north riverside to Newcastle and all the bridges, then back via the Angel, and Birtley. It's a lovely route and fairly flat for most of it. To send me a personal message, do so via the Strava mobile phone app. I was fiddling with my bike when you were loading your car up. It was making a strange noise now and again. 2 miles later my chain snapped and it also mangled my front derailleur! A temp fix got me home.
@@AyupStuggy That sounds great - yeah I’d def be up for trying that at some point! Sorry to hear about your chain issues last night. Glad you got it fixed enough to get home!
Well done 👏🏼👏🏼🤠 Weardale is my favourite cycling area .. The Chapel Century is a fab route 🫶
Thanks. I love it up in Weardale and Teesdale. I've just got back from a ride up that way, From Durham to Stanhope, Rookhope and Blanchland. My chain snapped on the way back. A possible video may follow of that!
Chapeau for not quitting 👏🏼👏🏼🤠
Thanks! I surprised myself!!!
Awe inspiring. Just incredible.
Thanks Alan. That's really nice of you to say that. You've made my day!
That was a hard fought ride, Stu! Even harder doing it solo too! Chapeau! 🧢
There were lots of bits with other riders. The whole thing was a challenge, but that last 100km on my own really was a HARD challenge!
@@AyupStuggy takes and equal amount of mental strength (if not more) than physical that, mate. Great going. 💪🏻
Thanks! ... I'm just watching one of your videos again... How difficult can a 100 mile bike ride be? ... Fun with all the mates out with you :)
@@AyupStuggy cheers mate. Only half the distance of your ride that one but THAT was a struggle. 🥵
2:10 ‘for every downhill there’s an uphill’ The cyclists dilemma! 😂
Hahahah!
70k is too early for Jelly Babies, need to stay on proper food otherwise your body will just want sugar. I carry enough gear to fix likely issues plus have something warm/windproof/waterproof to put on while I do it. I'm a similar age to you and did a 300k at the beginning of the month, 200k suits me better 🙂
Thanks for your tips! I like your tip about taking proper food, which I do prefer. I shall try and be more organised next time and do that. 200K seemed impossible this time last year. It does seem significantly easier... although still hard!
Hi Stuart. Well done on completing that C2C2C. Looks like a great ride but pity about the downpour. I was interested in the final ride stats. Thats about the same average moving speed as myself over a number of Audaxes. So will consider this for next year. Hope to meet on an Audax at some point.
Thanks Andrew. Hot tip - be ready for when it opens, and submit your entry straight away. This year it was full the same day I think. Quite a few others have contacted me too, to say they and others are going to enter next year!
Well done. Hope you enjoyed the ride and the well deserved pie at the end. See you next year?
Thanks! I normally eat heaps of food, strangely I couldn't face much at the end. My digestion was playing up a bit on the way round. For the last 100km I barely ate any snacks. The crumble pudding still went down well though! I hope to be doing this ride next year too.
Dryer than last year, but heartening to see that Andy didn't let you down with the weather!
The weather made it all the more memorable!
Quite the ride! Congrats.
Thanks! :)
Chapeau!
Thank you :)
Well done
Thanks! :)
Well done. As a glasses wearer I find wearing a casquette really helps with peak down when riding in heavy rain
Thanks :) I was wondering why some riders where a cap under their helmet! I do have a clip on peak for my helmet, but don't like wearing it as it impedes my view slightly. I will have to consider buying a cap for my next big ride.
I did the coast to coast between Whitehaven and Redcar (125 miles) solo for charity in 6 hours 38 minutes in total, taking it easy and including 3 x short sandwich / drink stops.
You are fast! That is one of the more usual C2C routes. I've done the Sustrans C2C route twice, that's 137 miles each time in 3 days. I still have some way to go in my fitness journey to get my speed up and weight down. I'll be working on it! Keep pedalling :)
Well done!! Fab documentation and production!
Thanks! I've come a long way since the first 100 mile Audax attempt over a year ago! :) :) :)
Great effort Stuart, very impressive 👏
Thanks Peter! I look forward to seeing more of your artwork videos :)
You can always rely on the great British weather ☔️very well done 👍🎉🎉🎉
Thanks! The weather was rather interesting!!! Thankfully the rain eased off after Hexham.
Hello. Subscribed. How old are you?
Fifty something - I like to keep people guessing!. Thanks for subbing :)
What jacket is that?
'All day shell' from Galibier. Website link and exact part is in my video description. The easiest way to find it is to paste the description in the Galibier search box. The clothing is great, but site is difficult to navigate. The top has been fantastic! and it compacts to really small.
I've ran up that road to the top and back from Knock , 40 ,odd years ago It was in the evening and I remember being really cold on the way down .
Wow - that's impressive! I remember those days of my youth, doing amazing stuff with hardly any training. Now we really have to keep working hard at it!
brutal climb
It definitely was, the camera doesn't pick up most of it though! I'd like to try it again on fresher legs. :)
You say kilometres correctly 👍
Thanks! It's nice to know others say it the same way! It's a while since I did that ride, it brings back special memories :) That was my first 200km ride... I have my first 300km ride this weekend... help!!!
Enjoyed watching your video, you definitely get to know your local area with a 100 mile radius more than you would in a car. The distance you cycle amazes me 😊🚲🚴🚵🦙💪
Thanks Peter! It's a stunning area to cycle around, and well worth the effort. I'm managing to do some rides now that I only dreamed of before. I'm still no where near as fit as many of the other seasoned Audaxers though!
Well done.
Thanks John :) On Saturday, I did the 100 mile 'Chapel Century' Audax from the same place. It was such a beautiful ride. It took me 2 whole days to edit the video! It will hopefully be out 3pm UK time Friday (assuming the upload tonight goes ok). I explain more about Audaxing in it.
Could I enquire stuggy about your bike an what model is it, apart from it being a specialized..it seems to fit all rides regardless of Moor trail or road riding..great video.
Thanks John. It's a Specialised Diverge e5 gravel bike, and is very tough compared to road bikes! (apart from rear wheel spoke issues I had, but I've given it a lot of hammer!). I fitted some tough road tyres to it (Schwalbe Durano plus), and it still is ok on disused railway trails (apart from heavy gravel). There is a touring rack on the back, and an old mudguard that I cable tied to the rack, which works well. I use mountain bike shoes and pedals so that I can easily walk around when not on the bike. Since this video, I fixed the spoke, and another snapped on a recent ride, so I've had the rear wheel completely re-spoked. I did a shed load of miles on this in the pass year, so fitted a new Freehub. Overall it's lovely bike. My bike is the elite model, I could have saved a lot of money in going for the non elite model. The brakes and gears are nice though. I guess most gravel bikes, if fitted with tough road tyres would give the same gravel/road benefit. I was advised not to take a road bike on gravel, but a tougher gravel bike on the road with road tyres would be ok. I hope that helps!
@AyupStuggy Thanks stuggy I ride much like you trails and road, in and around Coldstream an the borders area on a genesis with 28 gatorskins on, ok till you hit mud deeper than 1/2 inch..Will look into what specialized offers price wise, thanks stuggy for your in depth info on the diverge range.
The Borders area is lovely to cycle around. I'm doing a few Audax rides and I did a video last year on my first 200km Audax in that area. If you do a search on Audax.uk for rides within 150km of you, you will see a few coming up. I have some 200km rides this summer in the NE/borders area too. I'm usually last or near to last :) There's some much fitter guys and girls doing this sort of thing! .... I try to keep out of the mud! My tyres are 700x28C size.
@AyupStuggy Thanks Stuggy will do.
Well done !!..great effort stuggy.😊
Thank you 😀 That was my hardest ever bike ride!
Great video, Stuggy! This is bringing back all the memories of climbing up GDF! Massive kudos for stopping and being able to get started again on those inclines, that's no mean feat! Even more kudos for putting the camera down for the B-roll of you cycling past, as I know you had to cycle back down to get the camera before carrying on! The trials and tribulations of being a UA-camr! Also, 3:55 'He's on an e-bike' said through gritted teeth! I felt your pain. 🤣 Spent a week staycation in Appleby a few years too and agree it's absolutely stunning. We even stopped at Hartside Summit on a scenic route back from Windermere to Appleby. Beautiful view that. Can't believe you did this as part of a 200km+ ride though and on a broken spoke for the last half. I barely managed the 8km GDF climb on its own. You'll smash that Audax. Chapeau, sir! 🧢
Thanks Peter! Not quite as polished as yours yet, but I'm learning how to do it. It's so time consuming editing. I started off with over 2 hours of footage, and it took me nearly 2 days to edit it down! I must try and do more videos and be more constant with them. I would have loved to have done more 'B-roll', but I was limited on time and still had another 100km to ride home!
Nice to meet you at the top and hope you enjoyed the rest of your trip back. We made the cut! 😊 Lois & Roger
Hi Lois and Roger! It was great to see you at the top of Great Dun Fell :) I started off with over 2 hours of footage, and it was a long job to edit it down, but I had to keep you two in! May our paths cross another time. Take care and happy pedalling :)
@AyupStuggy thank you! Yes, might see you on another epic ride one day 👍
I look forward to it :)
Wow well done. Love that area. Liked and subscribed ❤
Thanks for subbing! The North East is a fabulous area. I've just seen your Creswell beech video. I also did a video cycling to there from Durham! Subbed too :)
Looks like a lovely place to cycle, I enjoyed that thanks. Well done
Thanks! Have a blessed day :)
You always impress me with how far you ride, another awesome video 😍🚲
Hi Peter. Have you seen my latest ride (Great Dun Fell video). It's even further! It's the hills that proved the challenge though.
Hats off to you for keeping going! I came off my e bike along a gravel path in summer, (shorts and t shirt) I hit a tree root and it knocked the handlebars clean out of my hands! I was thrown violently to the ground and had scraped my elbow and knee, like yourself, except the blood kept dripping from the elbow! I cycled to a local supermarket and used their toilets to remove the gravel from my arm and knee, it was excruciating! I then went in search of bandages and found some but could not lift my arm higher than my waist! Blood was still dripping from my arm onto the supermarket floor! A kind man saw my predicament and helped me put the bandage on. I suddenly fet very nauseous and nearly fainted at the check out. I rang my wife who picked me up in the car and demanded that I went to hospital, I refused! She took me anyway and I had broken my humerous! That was last September. I am just getting my arm back to 80% flexibility compared to how it was. I wish you a speedy recovery!!
Fabulous route, shame about the pot holes. Can't quite work out if you enjoyed that! 70 miles is about my limit. Keep up the good work.
Why am I not getting sound on this vid?
Thank you for this! Getting my channel going too and invested in an Action 3 to start the process. Thank you for you're reviews with your footage!
Great video, welldone on the 200k. Looked alot of fun.