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cyclingn8
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Hello, adventurers! Welcome to the Cyclingn8 channel, your go-to spot for exploring the National Cycle Network. And that's not all! If camping under the stars is what excites you, stick around for camping content and detailed tent reviews brought to you by Campingn8. So, what are you waiting for? Hit that subscribe button, ring the bell for updates, and join us for scenic routes and cozy campsite setups.
A Leek Loop - A 30 Mile Cycling Loop Using 2 Canals and 2 Railway trails
In this cracker of a ride we cycle from Stoke up the Caldon Canal towards Leek. We cross Leek and use the disused Churnet Valley Railway to make our way to Rudyard, once used for a Top Gear Challenge! From Rudyard we cycle alongside the Rudyard lake railway, before skirting the Peak District, enjoying some cracking views. We then use the Macclesfield Canal to make it to Congleton before finally using the Biddulph Valley way to complete the loop.
Route file can be found here:
connect.garmin.com/modern/course/307928851
www.komoot.com/tour/1893007230?share_token=a2knLQGerO3CClV0FpGyxrofYcJ8S1ZfJUaox8vICy8xgqp8bZ&ref=wtd
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Route file can be found here:
connect.garmin.com/modern/course/307928851
www.komoot.com/tour/1893007230?share_token=a2knLQGerO3CClV0FpGyxrofYcJ8S1ZfJUaox8vICy8xgqp8bZ&ref=wtd
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A Brummie Loop - A 35 Mile Traffic Free Cycling Route Around South Birmingham
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Come with me as we cycle around south Birmingham using the fantastic canal system here. We use no less than 5 canals, maybe 6 if we are being perdantic. 1. Birmingham and Fazely Canal 2. Digbeth Branch Canal 3. The Grand Union Canal 4. The Stratford Upon Avon Canal 5. The Worcester and Birmingham Canal 6. The Birmingham Canal The ride takes us past the HS2 viaduct at Curzon street, through Smal...
Eurohike Rydal Air 600 Tent Review - A Good Value Air Tent?
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In this video we take a look at the Eurohike Redial Air 600 tent. I review its features, inside and out to decide if it is good value. Thanks for watching and happy camping! My video on air v pole tents: ua-cam.com/video/O6uGJ2Qdf7o/v-deo.htmlsi=27T81y9J_e5qnaB9
Wolverhampton & The Black Country Virtual Ride. A 1 Hour Virtual Cycling Experience.
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This time, I'm bringing you an uninterrupted, hour-long virtual cycling experience through Wolverhampton and the Black Country. This video is perfect for those looking to immerse themselves in the sights and sounds of this scenic route-whether you're on the turbo trainer or just want to experience the ride from the comfort of your home. We use the South Staffordshire Railway walk, The Staffords...
Berghaus Air 600XL Nightfall Tent Review - A spacious 6 man tent
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The 600XL Nightfall® Air Tent is the latest version of this iconic Berghaus tent and replaces the Air 6.1 XL that came before with an enhanced construction and a stylish new look. Pole v Air video ua-cam.com/video/O6uGJ2Qdf7o/v-deo.html Buy me a beer buymeacoffee.com/cyclingn8
A 26 Mile Traffic Free Cycling Loop Around The Potteries
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In this video we use 3 canals and 1 dissed railway to make an almost traffic free cycling route around North Staffordshire and Cheshire. We start in Hanley park on the Caldon canal, which we use to get the the Biddulph valley way. From here we head north up this disused rail line to Biddulph and Congleton where we head onto the Macclesfield Canal. We use this to get to the Trent and Mersey cana...
A 33 Mile Traffic Free Cycling Loop Around The Black Country
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In this ride we make our way around the Black Country region using a disused rail line and lots of canals. We use the South Staffordshire Railway walk, The Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, The Stourbridge Canal, Dudley Canals 1 and 2, and the Birmingham mainline Canal to make this traffic free cycling loop around the area, starting from Aldersley Canal junction. The route takes in part o...
The Shropshire Union Canal - Wolves to Gnosall - Linking Route 81 & 55 of The National Cycle Network
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In this video I cycle up the Shropshire Union Canal, engineered by Thomas Telford from its start at Autherley Junction, Wolverhampton to Gnosall. This is to see if we can link the National Cycle routes 81 to 55 and provide a traffic free route from the West Midlands to Stafford and beyond. Other videos mentioned in the video: Pontcycyllte Aqueduct ua-cam.com/video/j5Me55AoM-s/v-deo.htmlsi=g3raV...
Air Tent or Pole Tent??? Which is Best???
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In this video I look at the pro's and cons of air and pole tents. Focussing on fibreglass pole tents versus their air beam cousins. Using examples form the many tents I have reviewed I look at price, size & weight, pitching and strength of each type of tent. Example tents include: Berghause Air 600, 800, 400 and 400XL Hi gear Hampton 8, Zenobia 8 and Berghaus Adhara 500 and 700. Enjoyed the vid...
Elan Valley Trail - Route 81 - A Hidden Gem on the National Cycle Network!
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In this video I cycle up the Elan valley trail fro Rhayader to the Craig Dam, 9 blissful traffic fee miles away up the gorgeous Elan Valley. The route uses part of the old mid Wales Cambrian line before using the old Elan Valley railway built by the Birmingham Waterworks Corporation to allow the dams in the valley to be built. We pass the Elan valley visitor centre, the Caban Coch Dam, The Garr...
Berghaus Air 400 Nightfall Tent - Small & Mighty
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This is my review of the Berghaus Air 400 tent which replaces the Air 4.1 model. In the video we take a look around the tent exterior and the interior, including the nightfall bedrooms. Video link the Ahara 500 tent mentioned in the video. ua-cam.com/video/7mnf1FseD8o/v-deo.htmlsi=GHF38VJsvEfwxQri Also the Air 400 XL tent. ua-cam.com/video/4ASFdpdDXa0/v-deo.htmlsi=bxdlBrWWkkSvdDG4 Thanks for wa...
Shrewsbury to Newtown - Route 81 - Escaping out of the country!
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Cycling from Shrewsbury to Newtown as we escape pout of the country. We criss cross the River Severn as we pass through Montford Bridge, Shrawardine, Crew green and Welshpool before hitting the Montgomery Canal to complete the journey to Newtown. Route is here: connect.garmin.com/modern/course/265258546 www.komoot.com/tour/1806244270?share_token=a7xJeTp1s64uzKUrD2i9VIWCLkjjGnpC1PTxuuwH85zS61FrU...
Berghaus Air 400XL Nightfall tent Review - A Spacious 4 Man Air Tent
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Go Outdoors describe this as "A premium four-person tent featuring a convenient air inflation system with impressive space, Nightfall® darkened bedrooms and an easy set-up", so lets take a look if the replacement for the air 4.1XL lives up to the hype. The tent is available with Berghaus air porch, carpet and footprint. Comes with a pump, pegs and a wheeled bag. Hampton 8 review: ua-cam.com/vid...
The Stratford-upon-Avon Greenway - Route 5 - National Cycle Network
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In this video we follow route 5 of the national cycle network from Long Marston, through Milcote and into Stratford-upon-Avon using the Greenway. This route follows the old Honeybourne Line that ran from Cheltenham to Honeybourne and onto Stratford. We pass the old Milcote station, Chamber crossing halt and the Stratford race course platform. We have lunch at the lovely Bobbys cafe and head bac...
Berghaus Adhara 700 Nightfall Tent Review - A Pole Tent With Options
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Using the same premium materials as their award-winning Air Tent range, Adhara is Berghaus’ first poled tent family that offers quick and easy pitching, a spacious living space and Nightfall® blackout bedrooms. I Like this family tent as its similar to my Hi Gear Hampton 8 ua-cam.com/video/V8ltqCdSYWQ/v-deo.htmlsi=YyejgwvMJSq3hrlA And my review of the Adhara 500 ua-cam.com/video/7mnf1FseD8o/v-d...
Shrewsbury to Hartlebury - Cycling The Severn Valley Line - NCN 45
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Shrewsbury to Hartlebury - Cycling The Severn Valley Line - NCN 45
Eurohike Sendero 8XL Tent Review - Everything you need and nothing you don't
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Eurohike Sendero 8XL Tent Review - Everything you need and nothing you don't
Berghaus Air 800 Nightfall Tent Review - A Tent With Clever Features
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Berghaus Air 800 Nightfall Tent Review - A Tent With Clever Features
Birmingham to Shrewsbury - National Cycle Network - Quiet Roads & Traffic Free Cycling
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Birmingham to Shrewsbury - National Cycle Network - Quiet Roads & Traffic Free Cycling
Bridgnorth to Congleton - 65 Miles of almost traffic free cycling on the National Cycle Network!
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Bridgnorth to Congleton - 65 Miles of almost traffic free cycling on the National Cycle Network!
Route 84 - Chirk To The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct - National Cycle Network - Video Guide
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Route 84 - Chirk To The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct - National Cycle Network - Video Guide
Hi-Gear Vanguard Nightfall 6 Tent - Ready To Take On The British Summer
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Hi-Gear Vanguard Nightfall 6 Tent - Ready To Take On The British Summer
Berghaus Air 600 Nightfall Tent Review - A Well Designed Tent
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Berghaus Air 600 Nightfall Tent Review - A Well Designed Tent
Route 551 - The Newcastle Greenway - Video Guide
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Route 551 - The Newcastle Greenway - Video Guide
Paddling The Severn - Ironbridge To Bridgnorth - A SUP Guide
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Paddling The Severn - Ironbridge To Bridgnorth - A SUP Guide
Paddling The Severn - Atcham To Ironbridge - A SUP Guide
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Paddling The Severn - Atcham To Ironbridge - A SUP Guide
The Mawddach Trail - National Cycle Route 8 - Dolgellau To Barmouth Video Guide
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The Mawddach Trail - National Cycle Route 8 - Dolgellau To Barmouth Video Guide
Berghaus Adhara 500 Nightfall Tent - Worth The Premium? Tour And Review
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Berghaus Adhara 500 Nightfall Tent - Worth The Premium? Tour And Review
Can I Cycle Across Wales In A Day? Border To Coast Ride - Part Two
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Can I Cycle Across Wales In A Day? Border To Coast Ride - Part Two
Can I Cycle Across Wales In A Day? Border To Coast Ride - Part One
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Can I Cycle Across Wales In A Day? Border To Coast Ride - Part One
Really enjoyed this, thanks for sharing and looking forward to trying it out 👍
Glad you enjoyed it, definitely worth a spin out, such a nice route. Thanks for watching!
Very good, i live in the NW and good to see some places in Brummyland 👍
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!
Nice little cycle tour idea, thanks for sharing!
Your welcome, glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!
Nice route in my local area, look forward to riding it soon. I regularly use the Trent and Mersey and Caldon canal’s to get across Stoke.
Stoke has a great network of off road paths with all the canals old railways, some nice riding in the area. I did a loop using the Trent and Mersey, Caldon canal, biddulph valley way and Mac canal in a previous video, nearly all traffic free which is what I like. Thanks for watching!
@@cyclingn8 yeah I saw that one too. Good stuff. I sometimes ride Gosberryhole Lane around The Cloud. A bit techy, but just about rideable either way on a gravel bike!
Never tried that one, will have to take a look!
Why do Europeans seem so into these tunnel type tents? I rarely see dome tents there.
Not sure to be honest, maybe easier to make them larger than a dome? Thanks for watching!
Thanks
Thanks so much! Very much appreciated!
Thanks once again for a good route. I did it today!
Your welcome, glad you got out to ride it, it’s a lovely one. Thanks for watching!
Done that route a few times the climb up The Cloud is a good one🥵
It’s quite the lung buster, thanks for watching!
Looks like a great loop. Thanks for sharing.
It’s a lovely one, nice a varied riding. Thanks for watching!
Nice video, nice route, cheers!
Glad you liked it, thanks for watching!
great video - incorporates my daily commute from the biddulph station through to smallthorne 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it. I would be tempted to take the long way home on nice days 😀 thanks for watching!
@@cyclingn8 I do - about twice a year - you know, when the sun shines 🙈🙈🙈🙈🤣🤣🤣🤣
Unfortunately sunny days are rare! Great commute when you get to do it though!
Excellent. Thanks
Your welcome, thanks for watching!
This will be a great alternative for me from my usual Congleton to Stoke to Kidsgrove loop - now I can loop back to Congleton the other way. Thanks for posting
Glad it’s inspired a new route for you, thanks for watching!
I live near Uttoxeter so definitely want to try out this route, many thanks for sharing it.
Hope you get out and give it a go, it’s such a nice route. Thanks for watching!
Cracking route
It really is, thanks for watching!
Tempted to try that loop. Though paths look a little narrow at times and those steps will be fun on my recumbent trike.
It’s a lovely loop, but the stairs between the Macclesfield canal and Biddulph valley way certainly would be tricky on a recumbent! Thanks for watching!
Great video….. You rode through my village 😂
No way, would have stopped for that bike checkup if I had known! Got a bit of a sticky clutch on the new ride, or I think that’s what it is. As always thanks for watching!
I hadn't realised, have you got a gravel bike?
I do and absolutely love it if you hadn’t noticed 😀 thanks for watching!
That looks like a great route, Im not familiar with walks in that area. Great video, all the best, Webby 👍
Lovely area to walk as well as cycle if you ever get up that way. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for sharing your story with us a cracking one that route
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!
HS2 was an undeniably massive net economic benefit... when it was planned to connect the north and south of England together (and eventually connect to Scotland). The projections were that the boost to the UK's economy would pay for the project in its first year of operation alone. Cancelling it was the most economically incompetent thing the Conservatives ever did, and I'm including Truss and responding to a global recession with public sector cuts in that. Cutting the line down is an extreme example of short term savings for long term losses.
I haven’t looked into the numbers too deeply but it was definitely a politically motivated move to cut it down rather than an economic one. I use the current west coast main line occasionally for work and it is rare not to be delayed along the way, we really need the extra capacity in my opinion. Thanks for watching!
greetings from Australia, great video. very informative.
G’day, glad you enjoyed the video and impressed it’s been viewed on the other side of the world! Thanks for watching!
Excellent video - thank-you.
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching!
i just wish it was mag lev... hs2
That would be cool. Thanks for watching!
What bike you on now? Great ride
I treated myself to a Boardman 8.9 ADV gravel bike in the summer, haven’t touched my mountain bike or road bike since. Thanks for watching!
Thoroughly enjoyed your commentary, lots of Nerdy information, 👍 I’m not a Cyclist, but after watching your video, I may become one. Thank you.
I’m probably a nerd first and a cyclist second lol. Glad you enjoyed it and happy if I can get someone else on the bike, great way to get about. Thanks for watching!
Impressive to do 35 miles in 32 minutes.
These new gravel bikes are fast 😀 thanks for watching!
Thank you for showcasing our canals, I ride them often but to the north of the city, they're an amazing way to travel, and full of history
It’s an amazing network around the West Midlands, I explored some of the Black Country canals in a previous video and looking forward to exploring some more around Brum. I love all the history too. Thanks for watching!
@cyclingn8 going further north through Walsall and Aldridge is good. Can link up to cannock chase too
I’ve ridden the canal for years and know most routes. Last ride I done on the canal was from Walsall to fazley.
Some great routes on the many canals around the West Midlands, thanks for watching!
wonderful stuff. How long did it take?
Took me around 5-6 hours as filming along the way takes alot of extra time, and I made a pub stop for dinner. I would expect to average 10mph for this ride, so usually would be 3.5 hours ish. Thanks for watching!
Thank for showing the loop, I've only ever made it as far as Tyseley on bike so it's nice to see pass there. The Birmingham to Wolverhampton canal path is a far as I have gone. 🙂
Your welcome, glad it has shown you some more cycling options. Thanks for watching!
The BT Tower has been overtaken in height by The Octogon (155 metres, 49 stories). Still under construction, you can see it on the right at 1:16 - I'm surprised you missed it! 😃
Well now I’m just disappointed in myself for missing that! Thanks for the info, that will serve me right for trusting Wikipedia. Thanks for watching!
@@cyclingn8 A better view of The Octogon again at 30:56 . It's *huge!* 😃
Nice trip! It's a perennial worry - you see an inviting pub or cafe, but you're traveling alone in a city and you don't want to have your transportation nicked whilst you pop inside. Sigh.
I find Wetherspoons is great when riding solo, sit outside and order on the app. I eventually stopped at the Navigation Inn near kings Norton junction, just didnt put it in the video as it was a bit of a detour. So many nice pubs along this route though! Thanks for watching!
There is no o in shrewsbury 😂😂
I’m all for the shrews pronunciation, not shrows! Thanks for watching!
Nice to see some scenic parts off brum. wonder how many times you said Canal :)
Sick of saying canal after that video! Thanks for watching!
@@cyclingn8 was enjoyable thanks for uploading
Your welcome!
I love Birmingham and the canals, but... It's not the only canal roundabout in the country. There's one on the caldon canal between Stoke and Leek
I was far from certain on that point. Where about on the Caldon is it? My next video is actually on that canal but I didn’t notice one. Thanks for watching!
@@cyclingn8 just before bridge 27 at Endon, where there is a little arm that’s now a marina
Thank for that! Think I know the spot, I believe it’s an old base for a swing ridge that was over the canal there.
I am surprised you don't know why people hang around there, you can't be that naive.
I never like to assume, but yes I could have a good guess. However, whatever they were up to, surely got to be nicer places, and quieter places if you don’t want to be seen. Thanks for watching!
Interesting route and nice video by the way. Are any sections skateable 🤔
Glad you liked the video. I think the path might be a bit bumpy in my places for skating. Thanks for watching!
I found the graffiti depressing and messy so I couldn't watch anymore
It’s sad that in certain areas every surface is covered in graffiti, but push on and the canals have some lovely riding. Thanks for watching!
I've done this exact round a couple of times this year. Perfect gravel bike route, but does get a little bumpy on the canals in the countryside. Also plenty of pubs to stop at if you want to take it lesuirely. Nice to meet and chat with others out for a cycle/ walk too. I also discovered you can get to Rugby pretty car free too on a disused railway line from the canal at Leamington.
It’s a shame there are some bumpy bits, no problem in the summer but can imagine parts get a bit muddy in the winter. Always meet nice people on the canals. Will have to check out that old rail line! Thanks for watching!
@@cyclingn8Hi, would you say that this route is OK to cycle on a Brompton
@@allanb2906 Some of the cobbles in the city centre would be a bumpy, but manageable, either taking it slow or getting off, they are only very short bits u see bridges. The worst part would be the grand union between Catherine fe barnes and lapworth. Some longer unsurfaced sections here that can be pretty bumpy, and probably muddy in winter. Again likely manageable on a Brompton if you’re willing to take it slow and maybe walk the odd section. So yes but be prepared for it to take some time. Thanks for watching!
@cyclingn8 Thank-you for your prompt response. I would be looking to do this now in the spring or summer months when the probability of surface water is less than Oct - Mar. I'm retired now, so taking a leasuley ride is not an issue and would be planning to come down from Manchester on the train to complete this route and anything else I can find around the city to make a short visit worthwhile.
I cycled that section the Grand Union canal from Aston junction to Solihull on my way to work for 10 years. I always wanted to know what some of the history was. Excellent video and thank you for putting in the effort. Keep up the good work.
Glad you liked the video and the history in it, really enjoyed researching some of the local history for this one. Thanks for watching!
Wouldn't it be nice if the youth of today didn't paint graffiti on every square inch of wall😤 Great video though, our family had a boat at the bottom of Knowle locks back in the 70s..
It is shame every surface is covered in graffiti, don’t know what motivates people to do it. Thanks for watching!
I have been waking part of that over the last two weeks. The northern end of the North Stratford Canal. Loved the guillotine lock and Shirley Drawbridge, one more walk to do and I've completed the loop. I wondered who the picture was on the tunnel. Great video, all the best, Andy 👍
The guillotine lock was one of my favourite bits of history on that loop, great they kept it in place even though it’s no longer used. So much history around the canals, great to have them in the city. Thanks for watching!
Looks a decent ride. Might try it next Summer.👍
Definitely worth a whirl. Thanks for watching!
Yes Hockley Heath is a very deprived poor area of Birmingham how observant of you, and Dickens Heath is a is a council run social housing project housing a broad variety of deprived non working people
Thanks for watching!
Did you know you rode passed the old BSA bike and gun factory on of the most historical sites on the canal at small heath
I knew they were there somewhere, but not the exact spot. So much history around the canals in Birmingham it was hard to pick which parts to talk about without making a 2 hour video lol
Brilliant video thank you
Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for watching!