Stephen Foster MTB
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Laggan Wolftrax
Another first time visit and only here for one day. Well worth a revisit sometime though, hopefully without all the showers.
We did mainly reds in the morning and my Ebike broke some wiring before lunch.
Missed a good slab section because of that.
Managed to borrow a spare bike and did a few blacks sections after lunch, on a bike I'd never ridden before and was to small for me!
Luckily Me and the bike survived.
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Відео

Glentress
Переглядів 225Місяць тому
At the time of recording, June 24 the place has a few diversions due to alterations to the park. The old routes seem quite tired now but the new routes are ace. Plenty of climbing involved and sometimes for no apparent reason! I was last here about 4 years ago. The Gopro footage is not the best as I had a mare with a loose strap ( now cut off) and poor camera angles. We had two days here so the...
Gypsy Glen
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After a long drive to our lodgings we decided to try out this ride as it started right outside where we were staying. Its quite a nice ride on an Ebike but a bit of a slog on a manual one. Quite rutted on the top with a nice decent down towards Peebles. Only we stayed at pub to long and the Garmin auto saved, so its only logged about 9 miles! before our shortcut back to the lodgings. I suggest ...
B T T Alte
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A 50K race in the Algarve. My first race for about 20 years! About 400 competitors in various classes doing different distances all setting off from a Town called Alte. A brilliant route through some private land so no GPX route available. Four of us came home in the top 10, with a 3rd to 9th (me) in the Ebike class.
Estoi
Переглядів 772 місяці тому
A 21 mile loop that's got plenty of technical climbing and descending near Faro. We got a minibus there and back from our digs. GPX link drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OMxdbMHJbpnrnYy5V6L-3bwNqjB6mceT?usp=drive_link connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/14992160068
Silves. Portugal
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A brilliant ride on a new route to me. Only an 18mile loop, but we had similar miles of traveling to and from Silves. Lots of stopping for food and a walk around the Castle made it an excellent day out in the sunshine. GPX link drive.google.com/drive/folders/1sqApjCYurNzb8g2Zk_0Z_3hoG_Y-RxnV?usp=sharing Garmin connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/14947908249
Scar House in Nidderdale
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What was supposed to be a steady away 21 mile Ebike ride that we have done many times before didn't quite go to plan! What with one bike refusing to power up and the changeable weather conditions , we were glad to get back to vans to warm up! connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/14785119659 GPX drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FbZ2tVRWy0LjSSfLtxzm-Q_gXfpIf_T6?usp=sharing
The Dales bike Centre Stayover day 2
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More of the White stuff today. Then again it is early March. The rides around this place are constantly different due to the weather. Another cracking day out with plenty of laughs doing variations of favorite routes. Unfortunately cut short near the end due to a poorly eBike! GPX Files drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FbZ2tVRWy0LjSSfLtxzm-Q_gXfpIf_T6?usp=sharing connect.garmin.com/modern/activi...
The Dales bike Centre Stayover day 1
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Two days in a wet and snowy Reeth. Staying at the Dales bike centre. Highly recommended as we were well looked after. A 21 mile anticlockwise loop that started off following the river Swale, Eastwards. We covered a mixture of new and regular tracks on a wet and sloppy day. GPX link connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/14218350055
Darley Dale. Peak District winter ride.
Переглядів 1806 місяців тому
A 23 mile loop from Darley dale bridge car park in Matlock. DE4 2GL. Taking in Chatsworth house deer park. connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/13548274125?share_unique_id=24 Gpx file drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Q6eHqVLEo-2WfAYCpXgI6FAwd-chSCPa?usp=sharing
Shop Ride Reeth
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The unofficial and not advertised Dales bike centre shop ride. 1st Sunday of the month and this one is the 1st ride of 2024. The unexpected wintery conditions later on made it a cold day out! 19 miles was enough for me, even on my Ebike! connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/13400340588?share_unique_id=19 GPX files drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FbZ2tVRWy0LjSSfLtxzm-Q_gXfpIf_T6?usp=sharing
Ullswater Winter ride
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Around 23 mile steady Ebike ride on a nice January day. Short winter version of this route. Out along the West side above Ullswater and return along the road. Gpx link drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Q4NPMLZOIHv7lZMi45r_KzNQX05SpeU0?usp=sharing connect.garmin.com/modern/course/244213674
Skiddaw loop
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A very challenging 34 mile day out even on Ebikes for me. It was extremally wet and boggy under foot that was too much for my fitness level! Thankfully my riding buddies came to rescue a few times. drive.google.com/file/d/1Agt6cNptHIGr1YFhldOjInGJasS2cebt/view?usp=sharing drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Q4NPMLZOIHv7lZMi45r_KzNQX05SpeU0?usp=drive_link
The Algarve's Beaches and Cliffs
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A stunning ride along the Algarve coastline. The panic in the square was a c02 bottle falling off the delivery truck and breaking the valve off, resulting in it spinning round in circles and emitting a cloud of white gas! After the white church we returned our bikes to the shop.
Lagos in the Algarve.
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A not very challenging but enjoyable 30 mile ride from Lagos. Again we hired a minibus to transport us. connect.garmin.com/modern/course/235350213
Monchique in the Algarve
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Monchique in the Algarve
Portugal's Algarve. Boliqueime
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Portugal's Algarve. Boliqueime
Grassington trail
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Grassington trail
Ribblesdale 29 mile figure of Eight
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Ribblesdale 29 mile figure of Eight
Samoens final day.
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Samoens final day.
Les Carroz
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Les Carroz
Samoens Reds.
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Samoens Reds.
Samoens in the French Alps.
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Samoens in the French Alps.
Wharncliffe and Greno woods
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Wharncliffe and Greno woods
Nidderdale Ebike 50 mile epic!
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Nidderdale Ebike 50 mile epic!
Yorkshire Dales Hardraw/Hawes loop
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Yorkshire Dales Hardraw/Hawes loop
Bike Park Wales Willy Waver
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Bike Park Wales Willy Waver
Bike Park Wales Kermit
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Bike Park Wales Kermit
Bike Park Wales Roller Disco/Bushwacker
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Bike Park Wales Roller Disco/Bushwacker
Bike Park Wales Popty Ping
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Bike Park Wales Popty Ping

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  • @twowheels4689
    @twowheels4689 22 дні тому

    That looks steep as FOOK

  • @twowheels4689
    @twowheels4689 22 дні тому

    Cool video some sketchy moments and I know how you feel scratching your new bike but you did take it down some rough shit man 😂

    • @stephenfostermtb
      @stephenfostermtb 22 дні тому

      It's an awesome place. Thing is everything is sketchy at my age 😁

  • @stulc350
    @stulc350 Місяць тому

    Nice video Steve looks a good place as well. Do you think you’ll be going back?😂

  • @EMTBnorthyorkshiredad
    @EMTBnorthyorkshiredad Місяць тому

    Looks a good ride that mate.

    • @stephenfostermtb
      @stephenfostermtb Місяць тому

      It is a nice short ride on an ebike. Hard work on a manual though 🤔

  • @EMTBnorthyorkshiredad
    @EMTBnorthyorkshiredad 2 місяці тому

    How much battery did you use on the hole of horcum/goathland video? It was a while back when you did it but it looks an awesome ride.

    • @stephenfostermtb
      @stephenfostermtb 2 місяці тому

      It is a good ride and I will have done it on a 500 battery.

    • @EMTBnorthyorkshiredad
      @EMTBnorthyorkshiredad 2 місяці тому

      @@stephenfostermtb thanks mate I’m doing it on the weekend👊🏻 .thanks for the inspiration.

    • @stephenfostermtb
      @stephenfostermtb 2 місяці тому

      It could be a bit boggy in places and if you do the bombhole just after the main road, there's a good chance you won't be able to get out at the end unless someone goes the top way to pull you out.. But it's a ride with all sorts.👍

  • @freeforester1717
    @freeforester1717 2 місяці тому

    The centre driveway could do with a bit of a grading and re-surface…

  • @LMRomao
    @LMRomao 2 місяці тому

    nice place to ride Stephen.

  • @SalvageCitizen
    @SalvageCitizen 3 місяці тому

    What model of mountain bike do you have please?

    • @stephenfostermtb
      @stephenfostermtb 3 місяці тому

      I have a 2021 mustache game 8. Not very common but I like having things different 👍

    • @stephenfostermtb
      @stephenfostermtb 2 місяці тому

      It's a 2021 mustache game 8

    • @stephenfostermtb
      @stephenfostermtb 2 місяці тому

      Sorry double post

  • @Fishter1
    @Fishter1 3 місяці тому

    I’ve done a similar route to this on my normal MTB. Great route although a lot of climbing - I can imagine it’s more fun on an EMTB, particularly that climb to Middlesmoor 🤣

    • @stephenfostermtb
      @stephenfostermtb 3 місяці тому

      It's a route I first did on a Kona hahanna with no suspension and 26" wheels years ago. The ebike has transformed cycling for me as I'm now too old for traditional bikes. I'm back in the Algarve next week and I've been booked up for a race 😱. The rented ebike battery is going to get some stick 🤣

  • @marktownend3782
    @marktownend3782 3 місяці тому

    Enjoyed that. Often wondered where u guys went on this. Fantastic looks quite techy 4 a roadie like me. Normally go up water board rd from Lofthouse and thrn do loop of scar house and Angram on gravrl bike..... In market for a e mtb so 🫰i csn get 1 and give this a go

    • @stephenfostermtb
      @stephenfostermtb 3 місяці тому

      It's one of our favourite wet weather rides as its nearly 100% hard track that is ridable all year round.

    • @marktownend3782
      @marktownend3782 3 місяці тому

      @@stephenfostermtb any recommendations on e mtb?

    • @stephenfostermtb
      @stephenfostermtb 3 місяці тому

      @@marktownend3782 They are all troublesome Mark. Have a look on Rob rides EMTB forum and see for yourself. I would definitely go Bosch motor. Depending on your fitness levels weather you go full fat or lightweight. I have a mustache game 8 and it's pretty much been trouble free for the last 3 years with 4k on the clock.

    • @marktownend3782
      @marktownend3782 3 місяці тому

      @stephenfostermtb "all troublesome " oh dear doesn't inspire confidence 😄 but know whst you mean

    • @stephenfostermtb
      @stephenfostermtb 3 місяці тому

      It's makes things easier if you buy local should it need plugging into the computer.

  • @StephenRose-eu1vh
    @StephenRose-eu1vh 3 місяці тому

    Fab video 👍

  • @harrogateflyer
    @harrogateflyer 3 місяці тому

    Nice one Steve, new mic sounds better, no wind noise!

    • @stephenfostermtb
      @stephenfostermtb 3 місяці тому

      Cheers Adam. It also didn't need any editing like the other one did.👍

  • @mtbguides_Rich
    @mtbguides_Rich 4 місяці тому

    That slushy snow doesn't half drain the batteries, did the coach road the other day almost flattened my levo.

    • @stephenfostermtb
      @stephenfostermtb 4 місяці тому

      Definitely hard work Rich. Even on the ebike 👍

  • @philhicks5818
    @philhicks5818 4 місяці тому

    Hi Stephen , just watched your video , I wondered if you wouldn’t mind sharing it so I can put it on my garmin. Cheers phil

    • @stephenfostermtb
      @stephenfostermtb 4 місяці тому

      I've made it public Phil so the link in the description should work 🤞

    • @philhicks5818
      @philhicks5818 4 місяці тому

      @@stephenfostermtb thanks Stephen for replying, I did click on your link but sadly it said it’s private, I will try again ,ps I’ve did subscribe last night , you’ve found some great trails , I was up there 2 weeks ago and hoping to get back up in April , we are from Oxfordshire, so it’s a fair run up especially when we do a day trip

    • @stephenfostermtb
      @stephenfostermtb 4 місяці тому

      @@philhicks5818 hi Phil. sorry my Garmin app has crashed so it might not have worked. Will try later 🤞

    • @stephenfostermtb
      @stephenfostermtb 4 місяці тому

      Try this Phil Check out my cycling activity on Garmin Connect. #beatyesterday connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/10932120309?share_unique_id=32

    • @philhicks5818
      @philhicks5818 4 місяці тому

      @@stephenfostermtb brilliant thanks Stephen , it’s now on my garmin list , thanks for that .👍

  • @michaelfinn1317
    @michaelfinn1317 4 місяці тому

    I did enjoy this video, 16 miles did you say? Any chance it’s on Strava? Haven’t been to the bike centre but may stay there in the summer. Happy trails.

    • @stephenfostermtb
      @stephenfostermtb 4 місяці тому

      Glad you enjoyed it Michael. Sorry no Strava but I thought you could get a gpx file to work in Strava?

  • @Dalbymtb
    @Dalbymtb 5 місяців тому

    Nice to see a proper MTB route

  • @Dalbymtb
    @Dalbymtb 5 місяців тому

    Is there a route for this ??

    • @stephenfostermtb
      @stephenfostermtb 5 місяців тому

      Try this link drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FbZ2tVRWy0LjSSfLtxzm-Q_gXfpIf_T6

  • @garth62
    @garth62 5 місяців тому

    Just wondering how much range you had left and what support levels you used?

    • @stephenfostermtb
      @stephenfostermtb 5 місяців тому

      I don't know because I very rarely have the Bosch system connected to my phone. Garmin says about 34 miles and I will have done the ride on the 625 battery. Although that was about 1 1/2 years ago when the battery was in better condition.

  • @garth62
    @garth62 5 місяців тому

    That looks a good ride

    • @stephenfostermtb
      @stephenfostermtb 5 місяців тому

      It was apart from the weather. About 40 riders turned up for it. I'm staying at the bike centre lodges for the weekend of the March ride with a few mates. Fingers crossed for better conditions.

  • @doskraut
    @doskraut 6 місяців тому

    Watching this tells me I'm not wanting to ride off road, I'm staying on black top.

    • @stephenfostermtb
      @stephenfostermtb 6 місяців тому

      And you are missing out on a lot of fun. Best thing I did was to stop road riding and start enjoying the off road fun.

  • @stulc350
    @stulc350 6 місяців тому

    What a great ride Steve and a frosty day certainly made your video so clear great job

  • @overthehill1986
    @overthehill1986 6 місяців тому

    hi this looks a good ride is there any chance of a gpx of this route please

    • @stephenfostermtb
      @stephenfostermtb 6 місяців тому

      Try this link drive.google.com/file/d/1rj-fw8VvAdQ2FQr56yriGqsqorkmPNDh/view?usp=drive_link

  • @NextLevelRiding
    @NextLevelRiding 6 місяців тому

    great ride! was researching this area recently because of the Ard Rock enduro! Beautiful spot!

    • @stephenfostermtb
      @stephenfostermtb 6 місяців тому

      There's plenty around that area. Some very technical 😱

    • @NextLevelRiding
      @NextLevelRiding 6 місяців тому

      @@stephenfostermtb aye, I think that's the ones I'll be racing this year (if I make it over)

    • @stephenfostermtb
      @stephenfostermtb 6 місяців тому

      We have just booked the rooms for a weekend beginning of march. Three days of riding including the shop ride 👍

    • @NextLevelRiding
      @NextLevelRiding 6 місяців тому

      nice! the Enduro is in July although from what I see that doesn't guarantee a dry day! @@stephenfostermtb

    • @stephenfostermtb
      @stephenfostermtb 6 місяців тому

      @@NextLevelRiding Good luck 🤞

  • @NJL-bw6wp
    @NJL-bw6wp 6 місяців тому

    Hi Steve - can you make this public for Garmin?

    • @stephenfostermtb
      @stephenfostermtb 6 місяців тому

      Try this connect.garmin.com/modern/course/245244964 For some reason it was the wrong link and I didn't have the correct one. So I got this one from a mate.🤞

  • @NJL-bw6wp
    @NJL-bw6wp 6 місяців тому

    Hi Steve - tried clicking the Garmin link but it looks like it’s private?

    • @stephenfostermtb
      @stephenfostermtb 6 місяців тому

      Try it now it should be visible 🤞

    • @NJL-bw6wp
      @NJL-bw6wp 6 місяців тому

      @@stephenfostermtbWorking now - Thanks Steve. Videos are great. Keep them up!

    • @stephenfostermtb
      @stephenfostermtb 6 місяців тому

      @@NJL-bw6wp thanks

  • @stulc350
    @stulc350 6 місяців тому

    Great ride Steve. I can’t remember it being that wet though 😁

  • @thepainterdude1
    @thepainterdude1 7 місяців тому

    done this ride in the summer of this year and the muddy part was just as muddyDont think it must dry out Great video showing just how it is THANKS

    • @stephenfostermtb
      @stephenfostermtb 7 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoyed the video. I've done that ride a few times and I reckon I've failed that section more times than I've cleared it 😂

  • @yorkneytrailrider1751
    @yorkneytrailrider1751 7 місяців тому

    Great video mate, I look forward to watching more of your videos too

  • @carleaston2177
    @carleaston2177 7 місяців тому

    Brilliant , do you have a GPX or strava?

    • @stephenfostermtb
      @stephenfostermtb 7 місяців тому

      Try this drive.google.com/file/d/1HXPeabZ3kNAlqfAvynX7AbptsLXo0kY6/view?usp=sharing

  • @MHYSTmtb
    @MHYSTmtb 7 місяців тому

    Fair play to you mate 34mls is a long way in those conditions, even on an ebike

    • @stephenfostermtb
      @stephenfostermtb 7 місяців тому

      I was certainly totally knackered that day and was not too upset when the next days ride was cancelled because of the rain ☔

  • @andrewnixon2760
    @andrewnixon2760 7 місяців тому

    Thank Stephen 👍👍

  • @andrewnixon2760
    @andrewnixon2760 7 місяців тому

    Thanks Stephen, really appreciated. Did you do it on one battery?👍👍👍👍

    • @stephenfostermtb
      @stephenfostermtb 7 місяців тому

      Yes I managed on a 500 but I was fitter then 🤣

    • @stephenfostermtb
      @stephenfostermtb 7 місяців тому

      Ps don't do the bomb hole that's just over the main road if you are alone as you probably won't get out without turning round.

  • @andrewnixon2760
    @andrewnixon2760 7 місяців тому

    Great video and route. Really fancy that. How long is the route roughly?

    • @stephenfostermtb
      @stephenfostermtb 7 місяців тому

      It's about 30 miles. It has some boggy sections on it so best riden during the summer months. It's definitely a route I like and something I need to do again.

  • @andrewnixon2760
    @andrewnixon2760 8 місяців тому

    Must admit I bought one earlier this year. Love it but must admit that the bike is far more capable than myself but it certainly gives me confidence. It’s like rolling back the years. !!

  • @andrewnixon2760
    @andrewnixon2760 8 місяців тому

    Thanks Stephen, what a brilliant idea. I would Nei have thought of it myself. Keep up the good work and Video’s. Are you happy with the e- Bike?

    • @stephenfostermtb
      @stephenfostermtb 8 місяців тому

      I wouldn't be able to ride at all without one! Bloody expensive and annoying when they start playing up. But a total game changer for me and I've used them for the last 7 years now 👍

  • @mtbguides_Rich
    @mtbguides_Rich 8 місяців тому

    Its so much better in the dry 😃, I do a variation over High Pike then descending down Great scar fell wich is superb after a dry spell, then up Dash falls. It dose require some battery management but a great day out.

    • @stephenfostermtb
      @stephenfostermtb 8 місяців тому

      Cheers rich. I was having a bad day fitness wise.

  • @andrewnixon2760
    @andrewnixon2760 8 місяців тому

    Fair play, looks like a great route especially in the dry. Great video I thoroughly enjoyed it. P.s have you got bottle bosses on your top tube? If not would you mind telling me what you used. I have an Orange Phase 29er with water bottles not an option at the moment. 👍👍👍

    • @stephenfostermtb
      @stephenfostermtb 8 місяців тому

      Thanks Andrew. The bottle holder is just cable tied on. I put some duct tape on first. It's very stable and easy to use.

  • @andrewnixon2760
    @andrewnixon2760 8 місяців тому

    thoroughly enjoyed the video and your honesty too. wWould love to do it sometime excellent. many thanks !!

  • @leslansley7016
    @leslansley7016 9 місяців тому

    Hi Stephen, That looks like a ride that I would like to do. I thought that by clicking the garmin link, I would be able to download the route. Unfortunately, I just get a message saying that I don't have access privilages. Any tips? Les

    • @stephenfostermtb
      @stephenfostermtb 9 місяців тому

      Hi Les. My fault, I had the route on private. I've altered all the lakes rides to public now so it should work 🤞

    • @leslansley7016
      @leslansley7016 9 місяців тому

      Thanks for that Stephen. I will check it out. Les.

  • @RoryPlays
    @RoryPlays 10 місяців тому

    It looks like it was awesome. Nicely done!

    • @stephenfostermtb
      @stephenfostermtb 10 місяців тому

      Thank you! Cheers. It was a very good week away.

  • @maureenpeteranna3927
    @maureenpeteranna3927 Рік тому

    Mtb looks fun

  • @harrogateflyer
    @harrogateflyer Рік тому

    Covered that well Steve, it was a good day out!

  • @bookerdesigns7295
    @bookerdesigns7295 Рік тому

    Hi Steve. Just wondered where the pump track is? Nice channel btw👍

    • @stephenfostermtb
      @stephenfostermtb Рік тому

      Hi. It's near the main car park. Just follow the trail and there's some new sections before you go out along the fields. The pump track is somewhere around the bridge.

  • @mtbguides_Rich
    @mtbguides_Rich Рік тому

    😃🤘👍

    • @stephenfostermtb
      @stephenfostermtb Рік тому

      It was a great couple of days away Rich. Hope you enjoyed it.

  • @stulc350
    @stulc350 Рік тому

    Great video, Steve

  • @harrogateflyer
    @harrogateflyer Рік тому

    Looks like a challenging ride for 23mls. - a good one!

  • @mtbguides_Rich
    @mtbguides_Rich Рік тому

    Looks a great ride, nice one 👍

  • @JamesRobertMTB
    @JamesRobertMTB Рік тому

    Looks like a cracking area to explore

    • @stephenfostermtb
      @stephenfostermtb Рік тому

      It is James. It was my first time on that ride and I really enjoyed it.👍

  • @mtbguides_Rich
    @mtbguides_Rich Рік тому

    One for a dry sunny day 😃👍

    • @stephenfostermtb
      @stephenfostermtb Рік тому

      Absolutely

    • @sashacoe25
      @sashacoe25 Місяць тому

      Watching on the 1st of July in anticipation for my new bike coming Sunday, the weather is exactly the same welcome to Haworth

    • @stephenfostermtb
      @stephenfostermtb Місяць тому

      Yes the great British weather 🤣 Hope your new bike makes you smile 😁

    • @sashacoe25
      @sashacoe25 Місяць тому

      @@stephenfostermtb Cheers mate can't wait, so many bike rides around Haworth to enjoy.

  • @andrewnicholas187
    @andrewnicholas187 Рік тому

    What an amazing ride out. I sold all my bikes a gear a few years ago and this makes me want to start riding again.

    • @stephenfostermtb
      @stephenfostermtb Рік тому

      Well if it wasn't for the ebike, I wouldn't be able to get out. It was another enjoyable ride that would have been a lot better in decent weather 👍