Darren's cycling adventures
Darren's cycling adventures
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Cycling the Chiltern Hills north to south off-road 🚲
Starting at Luton I followed a mixture of the Icknield Bridleway, Chilterns Cycleway and King Alfreds Way into Reading.
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Відео

Cycling London to Lands End Off-Road 🚵‍♂️ [Day 4 + End]
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Day 4 : Into Dorset! Day 5 : My destruction :(
Cycling London to Lands End Off-Road 🚵‍♂️ [Day 3]
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Day 3 : Savernake Forest, Salisbury Plain, Stone Henge!
Cycling London to Lands End Off-Road 🚵‍♂️ [Day 2]
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Day 2 : The Ridgeway trail!
Cycling London to Lands End Off-Road 🚵‍♂️ [Day 1]
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Day 1 - Escaping London!
Cycling London to Beachy Head 🚴‍♂️
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Took full advantage of a beautiful Sunday to visit the famous (or infamous 😥) Beachy Head cliff on the south coast.
Telegraph Row Surrey Hills MTB Loop
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After 3 weeks recovery from my crash I am back on it! Probably bit off more than I could chew with a ride this big after so much downtime but ah well, made it!
Cycling my "Eynsford Orbital" MTB route until I crash 🚴‍♂️💥
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Pretty happy with the route. Less happy with my cycling performance :D There will be a version 4 of the route with some more edits in the future. You can find the current version of the route on my Komoot (see channel details)
Cycling London to Dover off-road 🚲
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Finally got a weekend of decent weather so made the best of it! London to Dover via the Pilgrims Way
Darenth Valley mtb route scouting
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The Darenth Valley is a beautiful place. Let's scout some new mtb routes in the area. Ends up being a mixed bag!
Boxing Day 2023 South Downs Loop
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Gotta burn off that Christmas day dinner!
London to Cambridge extended edit
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A beautiful day for a mostly off-road ride to Cambridge
BHF London to Brighton off road 2023 with Andy & Graham
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My first mountain bike event! Got together with my brother Andy and his friend Graham to smash 95km of off-road bliss.
London to Bristol Bikepacking
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London to Bristol Bikepacking
The MTB mission to Leith Hill
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The MTB mission to Leith Hill
London to Birmingham bikepacking weekend
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London to Birmingham bikepacking weekend
Bromley to Norwich Bikepacking
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Bromley to Norwich Bikepacking
London / Surrey gravel loop
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London / Surrey gravel loop
Tide Mills beach trip
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Tide Mills beach trip
Surrey Hills MTB - My first proper mtb trail
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Surrey Hills MTB - My first proper mtb trail
Guildford South Downs Way loop
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Guildford South Downs Way loop
London to Stonehenge bikepacking adventure
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London to Stonehenge bikepacking adventure
Chilterns descent
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Chilterns descent
Tunbridge Wells loop - Testing out a gravel bike ( Giant Revolt Advanced 1 2023 )
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Tunbridge Wells loop - Testing out a gravel bike ( Giant Revolt Advanced 1 2023 )
Bromley to Canterbury via Pilgrims Way
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Bromley to Canterbury via Pilgrims Way
Central London to Thames cycle track loop
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Central London to Thames cycle track loop
Bromley North Downs Way loop MTB ride
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Bromley North Downs Way loop MTB ride
Bromley to Epping Forest loop MTB ride
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Bromley to Epping Forest loop MTB ride

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @janettrigwell8851
    @janettrigwell8851 21 годину тому

    Great work. Tempted to it myself next year

  • @nickchandler8091
    @nickchandler8091 9 днів тому

    Great ride, thanks for the Komoot file, going to give this one a go.

  • @WeekesWheels
    @WeekesWheels 9 днів тому

    Route on Komoot www.komoot.com/tour/1478423375

  • @gordonmculloch4904
    @gordonmculloch4904 25 днів тому

    👍

  • @LetsRideOn
    @LetsRideOn 29 днів тому

    Nice riding.

  • @debsmostexcellentadventure5353
    @debsmostexcellentadventure5353 Місяць тому

    Enjoyed this video debs xx

  • @markifi
    @markifi Місяць тому

    isn't the rule not to stop when you hear/smell sealant? it's supposed to roll to seal doesn't it?

  • @kellymelrose8527
    @kellymelrose8527 Місяць тому

    ive been trying to find a good wessex ridgeway video for ages ..yours is fabulous ...beware the cows ...ive been attacked by them twice now ..very scary

    • @WeekesWheels
      @WeekesWheels Місяць тому

      The way they all look at you. You can tell they are plotting your demise...

  • @kellymelrose8527
    @kellymelrose8527 Місяць тому

    i see you went over hambledon hill in Dorset ..i know live near there ..its one on my fav places ... gonna try some of your route out as ive just got the komoot world map ..would like to see you gear set up and a bit about your bike ...

    • @WeekesWheels
      @WeekesWheels Місяць тому

      I think I'm gonna make a learnings video for this trip and I'll include some stuff about the bike setup in there if I ever get around to it!

  • @will-bq3wp
    @will-bq3wp Місяць тому

    was 10 hours total time or riding time?

  • @oldbaldmansadventures
    @oldbaldmansadventures Місяць тому

    Great Video's Darren. Now Subscribe. 👍

  • @jolive3743
    @jolive3743 Місяць тому

    strange seeing it on camera, i was riding the same area on the same day as you, beautiful

  • @MyKharli
    @MyKharli Місяць тому

    I abused my tramadol script for long trips , sleep and tiredness no problem at all . Luckily physio means i no longer need them but long distances are soooo much harder now . Well ty for a window to your adventure .

  • @richardfrancis5683
    @richardfrancis5683 Місяць тому

    I always like to think if you did your best be happy, and store the challenge away for another time.

  • @markifi
    @markifi Місяць тому

    if you have a knife you can make a bite mount for the gopro out of a twig

  • @hendrixinfinity3992
    @hendrixinfinity3992 Місяць тому

    Sorlls-bree

  • @richardfrancis5683
    @richardfrancis5683 Місяць тому

    You're vertigo is very smart not allowing you to go any closer to the edge at Beachy Head. People seem to have no idea how fragile it is and how often large sections drop off without warning as you can't see the cracks beneath from the top! Good ride. :)

  • @seshreddy8616
    @seshreddy8616 Місяць тому

    Hi Darren, It looks pretty good and could you please share the route you travelled and I'd be interested in riding the same. May be strava or GPX files would be useful

    • @WeekesWheels
      @WeekesWheels Місяць тому

      Hey, it's on Komoot www.komoot.com/collection/2740512/-london-to-lands-end-v1

    • @seshreddy8616
      @seshreddy8616 Місяць тому

      @@WeekesWheels - Thank you. We'll defo try the route and it looks lovely and watching other part of the series 🥰🥰

  • @01riccard
    @01riccard Місяць тому

    Mate, i felt for you there...& that puddle at the end - what a fucker lol

    • @WeekesWheels
      @WeekesWheels Місяць тому

      Yeah. The final nail in the coffin haha :) Dorset is absolutely brutal to offroad cycle through. So remote and unrideable most of the time. Definitely will keep that in mind for future attempts!

  • @frankhaney8535
    @frankhaney8535 Місяць тому

    I'm OK with North/South but usually have to stop and think about East/West. Nice to find somebody else who doesn't know his West from his East. 😀 N.B. I think I would have given London a miss as well.

  • @MyKharli
    @MyKharli Місяць тому

    Ridgeway my old favorite when i lived near there . Great stuff .

  • @MyKharli
    @MyKharli Місяць тому

    Do you wear cycle pants? , my first foray into long distance bridleway cycling was sore as f ass ! even though i thought i was a seasoned cyclist . Some bridleways as opposed to `cycle `routes can be pretty rough when overgrown if ill used . Mind you some cycle ways can get overrun with brambles in no time . Great kit you have . Good luck in your ongoing adventure .

    • @WeekesWheels
      @WeekesWheels Місяць тому

      I have a few different types of Endura MTB shorts. They are not padded and things did used to hurt but over time just got used to it. A healthy balance of sitting/standing on the bike helps me a lot also!

  • @BIKENESS
    @BIKENESS Місяць тому

    I wish I could fly there on nice days

  • @slowspoke6257
    @slowspoke6257 Місяць тому

    Good stuff Darren. Thank you.

  • @01riccard
    @01riccard Місяць тому

    I'd have taken the train to Windsor & Eton Riverside & started from there - cut out the unappealing cycle through London

    • @WeekesWheels
      @WeekesWheels Місяць тому

      Will probably do that next time. 1st day was a bit meh!

  • @MrChippiechappie
    @MrChippiechappie Місяць тому

    Lands end to John o groats on a mtb your mad.

  • @MrChippiechappie
    @MrChippiechappie Місяць тому

    For gods sake get a road bike and the proper apparel.

  • @WONDERGIRLCLIPS
    @WONDERGIRLCLIPS Місяць тому

    Love the music in the beginning ☀️. And good commentary, well done 👍

  • @WeekesWheels
    @WeekesWheels Місяць тому

    Route on Komoot www.komoot.com/tour/1574033882

  • @WeekesWheels
    @WeekesWheels 2 місяці тому

    Route Map www.komoot.com/tour/1381252125

  • @Green_Gardener
    @Green_Gardener 2 місяці тому

    That ride looked a lot of fun. 100+km though 😮. I max out around 80km and feel I have had enough

    • @WeekesWheels
      @WeekesWheels 2 місяці тому

      Yeah my legs were cooked at around 80k. had to dig deep to get back home!

  • @topcat8891
    @topcat8891 2 місяці тому

    Surrey hills always good always tiring- another great ride 👍

  • @ZanderJam
    @ZanderJam 2 місяці тому

    The most excellent of journey's! Thanks for sharing the adventure!

  • @Mrsmith74
    @Mrsmith74 2 місяці тому

    So uh, what were the skies like when you were young?

  • @topcat8891
    @topcat8891 3 місяці тому

    Great video enjoyed that. UA-cam threw up your channel for me will sub. I have ridden alot of that route you took. Looked like you crashed quite hard. You said your 41 Yr old body didn't like it lol well I'm still recovering from a crash 5 months ago that dislocated my shoulder tearing the tendons and ligaments. My 55 Yr old body said OK thats it no more the injuries over the years have mounted up to the point where I have now become a leisure rider instead of shreading it is what it is looking to do this ride in the summer but I won't be flying down the descents but will be enjoying myself none the less. Hope you have recovered from the off 😁

  • @Ykkyran
    @Ykkyran 3 місяці тому

    Jesus is King

  • @WONDERGIRLCLIPS
    @WONDERGIRLCLIPS 3 місяці тому

    Would recommend UA-cam shorts for growth

  • @ZanderJam
    @ZanderJam 3 місяці тому

    Nice trek! What kit did you have on you otw there? What bike did ya use and have you got any route maps?

    • @WeekesWheels
      @WeekesWheels 3 місяці тому

      Thanks! 2x big water bottles. 2 chicken mayo rolls + some protein bars and snickers bars. Was pretty happy with how nutrition worked out. Bike is a steel Stanton Sherpa with 2.4" xc/trail tyres. Route map can be found on my Komoot www.komoot.com/tour/1472170189

  • @WeekesWheels
    @WeekesWheels 3 місяці тому

    Ah pants. Should have studied the map harder!

  • @Andy1MMT
    @Andy1MMT 3 місяці тому

    Just to be a bit picky Hawley comes under Dartford BC not Greater London.

  • @Cobwobbler
    @Cobwobbler 3 місяці тому

    Steel is definitely real, My mates Staney Slackline, 632 Reynolds flies. As does my old 531. You might consider ditching the front forks for a rigid lighter option. It'll fly. Enjoy ✊ <Edit> I grew up near Silverstone, do you have a Komoot of the route? Be interesting to see how you route plan.

  • @Cobwobbler
    @Cobwobbler 3 місяці тому

    That's a great route. What's the bike?

  • @marcoshea4868
    @marcoshea4868 5 місяців тому

    Brilliant have you got the route you could share pls I live local to Orpington would like to do this route cheers 👍

    • @WeekesWheels
      @WeekesWheels 5 місяців тому

      www.komoot.com/tour/1430878993?ref=aso&share_token=ahw9UOqq8BBG2scgRI0YPqqtxLhMMtNzCgPhaaaUdAI2bbsUHW I changed the start to Orpington. Enjoy

  • @thebikeshopofficial
    @thebikeshopofficial 5 місяців тому

    Sweet video you're ripping! Keep the videos coming :)

  • @georgelawrance8370
    @georgelawrance8370 5 місяців тому

    It was a great day

  • @neilelliston
    @neilelliston 5 місяців тому

    Fair bit of road. What front tyre are you using? My dhf 2 is rubbish on roads

    • @WeekesWheels
      @WeekesWheels 5 місяців тому

      Most of the road is just getting out of Greater London. It is vast majority offroad. I have an Assegai front and dissector rear. Not very good on road either :)

  • @Nickwal1986
    @Nickwal1986 7 місяців тому

    Did you track it on strava or komoot? Would like to see what its like

    • @WeekesWheels
      @WeekesWheels 5 місяців тому

      It's on my strava. Link in channel info

  • @eddyfieldhouse
    @eddyfieldhouse 7 місяців тому

    Recently came across your videos really enjoyed your adventures. Looking forward to the next ones! 👍

  • @craigweightman799
    @craigweightman799 8 місяців тому

    Well done i'm thinking of doing it next year. How long did it take you?

    • @WeekesWheels
      @WeekesWheels 8 місяців тому

      Hi Craig. About 10 hours. Very casual pace!

    • @adrianlivesey9841
      @adrianlivesey9841 4 місяці тому

      Do recall the quickest times.

  • @stevenbird1431
    @stevenbird1431 9 місяців тому

    Great video 👍