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If JOHN LEWIS made a TRAINSPOTTING ad? | Little boy's dream comes true at Christmas | FamilyByCycle
‘Bob and Miles’.
What happens when the one toy your railway-mad child wants for Christmas, can't be bought in the shops? You make one, of course!
With #trainspotting undergoing a renaissance thanks to Francis Bourgeois and friends, we thought we'd make a little video to celebrate our #RailwayFamily and the fun we had bringing East Midlands Railway's 'Miles' character to life, in time for Christmas.
We want to say a big 'thank you' to the teams at EMR, Atomic, Mark Denton Esq. and the team at COY!, for bringing Miles to life in the first place - and to all the railway people across the network who have made us, and our children, welcome over the years.
Here’s the original East Midlands Railway advert: ua-cam.com/video/thOFsjHRxLw/v-deo.html
Can you spot our other influences? Leave us a comment, below!
Credits:
Bob - Himself
Trainspotting and mad ideas - Daddy
#Sewing and gift wrapping - Mummy and the #Singer 222k Featherweight
Piano - Grandad
All original content (including soundtrack) ©2021 Tom Jones / Family ByCycle.
Why not watch our family trip from London to Amsterdam, with EMR and Eurostar, when Bob was a baby? ua-cam.com/video/R1-x8sIomR4/v-deo.html
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WHY should you leave space for Cyclists? The Melon and the Grape - Family ByCycle does science!
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#Motorists! Wondering why are you expected to give #cyclists a car's width when you #overtake them, when people on bikes are allowed to #filter through queuing traffic? With a little help from Newton's laws, and the fruit and veg aisle at our local supermarket, Ruth and Rhoda show you why... Ruth, Rhoda and Daddy ByCycle get around town on our Onderwaterfiets Tandem XL, joined for the shopping ...
KIDS BIKE REFURB on a BUDGET - Stripping down an #Islabikes Beinn
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Prices for used kids' bikes are rising, and new stock's in short supply - what can you do on a budget? Can you still have a properly-sized, light weight kids bike which will go anywhere and do anything? Record-breaking cyclist Rhoda (7) starts the process of refurbishing an early #Islabikes #Beinn 24 ready for more adventures, by stripping it down to a bare frame. In upcoming videos we will loo...
Buying a great KIDS BIKE on a BUDGET - make your money go further! Islabikes Beinn 24
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The Islabikes Beinn 24 is a superb kids bike - robust, versatile and light weight - but not every family can stretch to £500 for a new one. So what about buying used? We picked up an old model, serviced it and fitted some new parts and upgrades, for less than half that. With carefully-targeted spending, you could bring this bike in for under £200 and expect to sell it on without losing much, if...
We bought an ISLABIKE for the boy in the park! - Thank you to our #Crowdfunder benefactors.
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It started with a tweet... about a little boy who wanted to ride on our cargobike. FamilyByCycle/status/1326856673965862915?s=20 We wanted to do something special for him, and so did the Family ByCycle community on Twitter! Thanks to the generosity of so many people, we're now getting ready to give two new bikes to children who've had a difficult start. If you'd like to contribute t...
Kids start cycling on the ROLLERS - can we get our 7 year old through an INNER TUBE?
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As part of our #LockdownByCycle challenge to ride every day, Ruth (7), Rhoda (6) and Robert (18 months) take on their first attempts at cycling on the rollers, in the Family ByCycle's new high-stakes parlour game. Who will be the youngest to ride the rollers? Can Ruth get through an inner tube on only her second day? Will Rhoda take her hands off the bars? Will our television and ornaments surv...
BACKPACKING WITH KIDS - We took the train to Amsterdam - Dutch Adventure Part 1
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We're the Family ByCycle, and we have wild adventures with kids and bikes. Thinking of going backpacking across Europe with young children? At half term, October 2019, we set off from our home in the East Midlands of England and went for a week in the Netherlands with Ruth (6), Rhoda (5) and Baby Robert (6 months). In Part 1, we walk to the station, travel to London St Pancras and then take the...
SHOCK-JOCK SUDDENLY LOVES LYCRA-CLAD CYCLISTS?! - Family ByCycle vs Mike Graham and Guests
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On Weds 28 July 2020, Talk Radio shock-jock Mike Graham launched into a startling attack on people who ride bicycles, calling them 'lycra clad' 'bozos' and even labelling our friend CyclingMikey 'scum' after he caught Guy Ritchie on his mobile phone at the wheel here: ua-cam.com/video/_s3pWt3cXoQ/v-deo.html See Mike Graham's original show here: ua-cam.com/video/LW3vjZDINI4/v-deo.html See Mikey'...
Any good at knots? HOW TO TAKE YOUR BIKE ON A FERRY! - Bike touring with kids - 10 TIPS for cyclists
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*What's it like taking your bike on a ferry?* Here's ten of our tips from the last few years on the road. We're the Family ByCycle - welcome to our first 'touring tips' guide to using ferries to have wild adventures with kids and bikes. Let's hear YOUR tips in the comments! Which one shall we do next? Trains or Cars? ;-) ARE YOU SUBSCRIBED YET? We'd love to show you more: Channel Page: ua-cam.c...
How do you prepare for a big bike ride?
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Ruth introduces her ride from Northamptonshire to Norfolk, in England. 77 miles on a Summer Sunday with her Dad. Ruth explains five things you can do to enjoy a big day on the bike, yourself. Practice. Plan. Pack. Be Patient. Pace yourself! Read Ruth's blog from her trip, at: www.familybycycle.uk/blog/cycling-to-the-sea-77-miles-at-7-years-old FOLLOW US: UA-cam - ua-cam.com/channels/mdj3TwfE5GR...
This kid built his own road bike!
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Have you ever thought about building your own bike? Thomas Ivor is 11 and he had a go during the Coronavirus lockdown.
Meet the kids who cycled the length of Great Britain!
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In 2018, four-year-old Rhoda Jones became the youngest person to cycle from Land's End to John o' Groats, in just 22 days, 3 hours, 26 minutes. She was narrowly beaten by sister Ruth (5) who became the fastest on a trailerbike.
SIX ways to spruce up a used bike!
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Day 3 of Bike Week and today we're showing you the 6 ways we make a used bike look smart and feel personalised to its new rider. #7DaysOfCycling
Sunday morning spin... with a baby?!
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Can you ride your road bike and give your other half a lie in, now you've got a baby? Can you train with your toddler? Dad Tom takes his road bike out for a spin on a Sunday morning, in the company of Baby Bob. Part of our #BikeWeekUK series in which the Family ByCycle explore different aspects of cycling when it's not just the two of you any more... Questions? Comments?! Leave them below!
Bandstand School of Cycling November 2016
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A 'Dad's Eye View' from one of our sessions in the park, with Ruth (3) and Rhoda (2) on the Islabikes Cnoc 14 and Rothan respectively.
Triplet Girls go to the Butchers!
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Triplet Girls go to the Butchers!
Shopping in Wellingborough with a family bike - Croyland Cycleway vs Northampton Road
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Shopping in Wellingborough with a family bike - Croyland Cycleway vs Northampton Road
What's a bike trailer like for the baby? See for yourself!
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What's a bike trailer like for the baby? See for yourself!
I did a fart at the end!
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I did a fart at the end!
A Tandem Trailer Trike!
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A Tandem Trailer Trike!
Rhoda's first Time Trial - Boxing Day 2018
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Rhoda's first Time Trial - Boxing Day 2018
Five go off to John o'Groats - Family ByCycle at Yestival 2018
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Five go off to John o'Groats - Family ByCycle at Yestival 2018
The Caravanner and Ruth. Happy Holidays.
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The Caravanner and Ruth. Happy Holidays.
A busy day on Twitter. Publish and be damned?
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A busy day on Twitter. Publish and be damned?
2018 Adventure Day 0 - Driving to the start line...
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2018 Adventure Day 0 - Driving to the start line...
My little sister went viral!
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My little sister went viral!
Little girl's thumbs up to truck driver goes VIRAL!
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Little girl's thumbs up to truck driver goes VIRAL!
A new presenter - and a new tandem!
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A new presenter - and a new tandem!
Five weeks since Rhoda learned to ride
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Five weeks since Rhoda learned to ride
Smaller Chainrings for the Lakes
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Smaller Chainrings for the Lakes

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  • @noddymax8527
    @noddymax8527 4 місяці тому

    I built my first road bike at 14, it was so exciting,, but I had to do it very slowly,, as I bought it bit by bit,,,it was a Harry Quinn frame with campag super record and dura ace wheels cinnelli bars and stem,, I loved it ,,, good luck with your racing xxxxxx❤❤❤❤❤

  • @kamaruddin2426
    @kamaruddin2426 4 місяці тому

    Hi there, great video and very inspiring. Can you send me a link for the rear rack please? I have a Beinn 20. And have you managed to find a mudguard for it?

  • @kamaruddin2426
    @kamaruddin2426 4 місяці тому

    Hi guys, great video and very inspiring. Please can you help me with the mudguards you have on the Beinn 20, the blue one in this video, any help would be very much appreciated.

  • @JaxGardner-mv2im
    @JaxGardner-mv2im 6 місяців тому

    This looks amazing. Hope you have/had a good time

  • @novalinnhe
    @novalinnhe 8 місяців тому

    I don't know why UA-cam recommended me this video but I'm literally in tears, this is so cute 😭😭😭 I hope your adorable little boy is still having so much fun with his EMR plushie!! 💕

  • @mohammedelbahnassawy2983
    @mohammedelbahnassawy2983 10 місяців тому

    I think it is not suitable for baby to be ridden in a bike trailer till age 1 year old.

  • @Bu_rashed1
    @Bu_rashed1 Рік тому

    why no more videos, we love you

  • @theablecyclist
    @theablecyclist Рік тому

    Wow, such confidence. I'm feeling like I can do more with my cycles after watching this video!

  • @Anita-rg5ch
    @Anita-rg5ch Рік тому

    Well done, fantastic 👏👏👏👏👏

  • @The_Untitled
    @The_Untitled 2 роки тому

    The bit where he dragged the EMR mascot up the stairs was the best part XD

  • @keumi9528
    @keumi9528 2 роки тому

    hi,are you interested in yagee gelblaster? we wish to collaborate with you:)

  • @ariffau
    @ariffau 2 роки тому

    That Park Tool torque wrench is probably more expensive than a lot of people’s bikes 🤣

  • @SkipseyTrains
    @SkipseyTrains 2 роки тому

    Love this video - especially as a regular EMR traveller between Sheffield and St Pancras. I must finish that class 222 model and film it!

  • @elijah-yc3yt
    @elijah-yc3yt 2 роки тому

    what height was that bike?

  • @Jonathan_Doe_
    @Jonathan_Doe_ 2 роки тому

    My mums pretty obsessed with Miles, is there a possibility you could make one for her if I pay you for it via PayPal?

  • @rashawa
    @rashawa 2 роки тому

    Isn’t that frame for track racing?

  • @alistair_ie
    @alistair_ie 2 роки тому

    brilliant video - thanks for sharing. I am planning a trip from Ireland to uk for my brothers wedding, I also want to cycle to make an adventure out of it - I am very nervous of leaving my bike with bags on the car deck (damage and theft) but of course there is no way around it - although I am thinking to take my Brompton and travel light.....

    • @FamilyByCycle
      @FamilyByCycle 2 роки тому

      Put your valuables in the bag(s) you can reasonably expect to take with you on the vessel. Risk of theft is very low, I’d say, and leaving clothes in the top/outermost parts of your luggage both helps to protect the rest of the contents, and makes them harder to find if you don’t know what you’re looking for 😉 Good luck with your trip!

  • @leejt101
    @leejt101 2 роки тому

    I love this! Awesome video! 🚄💜

  • @pavlovzdog
    @pavlovzdog 2 роки тому

    Those will come in extremely handy, thank you. We’re planning our first trip over to France and Belgium via Dover - Dunkirk, This summer. I will be using many of those tips. 👍👍🚴🚴🚴Ride safe

    • @FamilyByCycle
      @FamilyByCycle 2 роки тому

      Thank you for your kind message. Glad it was helpful!

  • @liyanah604
    @liyanah604 2 роки тому

    What huge trailer is that? What trailer sling is that?

  • @johnmorrissey41
    @johnmorrissey41 2 роки тому

    Brilliant video. We are travelling Hull Rotterdam in the summer. Have you guys cycled from Europoort into Rotterdam? Is it easy?

    • @FamilyByCycle
      @FamilyByCycle 2 роки тому

      Thank you, John! We are a bit further south from you, so have previously used Hoek van Holland rather than Europoort. We found decent infrastructure right to the port, there. Rotterdam isn’t exactly the pinnacle of the Dutch cycling experience, but we’ve been there, and we’ve ridden through Hull - I wouldn’t worry about it! 😜

  • @ikedelossantos964
    @ikedelossantos964 3 роки тому

    What drop bar size

    • @FamilyByCycle
      @FamilyByCycle 3 роки тому

      I’m fairly sure we used the 36cm size from Kids Racing - kidsracing.co.uk/collections/handlebars-compact-drop-narrow-width-childrens-bikes/products/hup-36cm-compact-drop-handlebars-kids-road-race-cyclocross-bikes

  • @ikedelossantos964
    @ikedelossantos964 3 роки тому

    What drop bar size

  • @VeinObby_pro
    @VeinObby_pro 3 роки тому

    sheeesh

  • @jetrovsp5720
    @jetrovsp5720 3 роки тому

    you look like midosuji from Yowamushi pedal no offense

  • @Andrewjg_89
    @Andrewjg_89 3 роки тому

    In the beginning of the video is a EMR Connect Class 360/1 Desiro which have been cascaded from Greater Anglia. Plus was that filmed in Wellingborough.

  • @DamiensTrainsandTravels
    @DamiensTrainsandTravels 3 роки тому

    Nice video even better with our EMR trains I must say well made!

    • @FamilyByCycle
      @FamilyByCycle 3 роки тому

      Thanks Damien! We have more railway content coming. I still have to finish editing Rhoda’s ‘all of LNR in a day’ adventure, and the rest of our week bashing round the Netherlands! I think Bob and Miles will be out again very soon, too…

    • @DamiensTrainsandTravels
      @DamiensTrainsandTravels 3 роки тому

      @@FamilyByCycle Glad to here more train stuff on my channel too. Have subbed, look forward to more.

  • @HomeMoviePerson
    @HomeMoviePerson 3 роки тому

    Love this!

  • @pfscpublic
    @pfscpublic 3 роки тому

    Fantastic.

  • @sharonmerredew2747
    @sharonmerredew2747 3 роки тому

    Brilliant!

  • @arewethereyet000
    @arewethereyet000 3 роки тому

    Want to see more of your adventures, so new fan here! 😉

  • @arewethereyet000
    @arewethereyet000 3 роки тому

    Wauw! That train!!! Amazing… we are heading to Amsterdam next week. Hope our kids have a great time too!

  • @Peterthegreat1234
    @Peterthegreat1234 3 роки тому

    This doesn't look real; I don't think she is really in control of this bike

    • @FamilyByCycle
      @FamilyByCycle 3 роки тому

      Yeah, it’s all completely fake, Peter. It’s not a child on a trailerbike, filmed with a GoPro, that would be too simple. We filmed it on a green screen and the lorry is CGI. 😜

  • @fredericom2650
    @fredericom2650 3 роки тому

    Awesome build, keep up the great work.

  • @StephanieVDW
    @StephanieVDW 3 роки тому

    Planning to bring my son backpacking! I only have one though! Beautiful Adventure! Cant wait for mine to be assisting me with my videos! Lol

  • @DamiensTrainsandTravels
    @DamiensTrainsandTravels 3 роки тому

    Nice video saw you at the Station filming 50s friends with Hayden.

  • @jhaypeeabangan2192
    @jhaypeeabangan2192 3 роки тому

    What size your road bike and what your height

  • @julioesteves4652
    @julioesteves4652 3 роки тому

    You really dont have better places for a young child to be riding instead of a busy highway? People are idiots, its viral for that reason. Kids ride bikes in America too......not on i95 tho

  • @BAAcic
    @BAAcic 3 роки тому

    Brilliant. And so much more of an adventure than going by ANY other type of transport.

  • @Tykeonabike
    @Tykeonabike 3 роки тому

    Great video. brilliant parenting also, too many people just stick their kids on iPads and feed them fast food.Your kids will remember and treasure that for the rest of their life😀.

  • @peterlang3369
    @peterlang3369 3 роки тому

    Nice one ! Look forward to the other episodes 😊

  • @racingrasberry0466
    @racingrasberry0466 3 роки тому

    I live in Stornoway and since it’s a small place I find it so cool to see people travelling here on bikes bc I ride bikes a lot myself😀😎

    • @FamilyByCycle
      @FamilyByCycle 3 роки тому

      We really love Lewis. Definitely headed back again before too long, we hope! The Hebrides are a brilliant place to cycle tour with children. Our last visit culminated in playing the tuba with Stornoway Salvation Army band! 🤣

  • @younesmoutaouakil4419
    @younesmoutaouakil4419 3 роки тому

    thanks for that ,mate! regards from Spain

  • @milesdanieldeguzman8154
    @milesdanieldeguzman8154 3 роки тому

    Nice video i hope you will be a cyclist one day

  • @videouploder3085
    @videouploder3085 3 роки тому

    I made my bike wen i was just 11 and its was a mess butt ur a pretty good bike

  • @007floppyboy
    @007floppyboy 4 роки тому

    Great pass from the Truck, most cars as well.

  • @johnrobb9408
    @johnrobb9408 4 роки тому

    I remember licking snots off my lips like that when I was a kid. If I didn't have my hands full and was wearing a comfortable shirt I would wipe them on my sleeve. My mom used to call me John victor snots Robb.

  • @zbros9696
    @zbros9696 4 роки тому

    lol so cool

  • @nrtoone
    @nrtoone 4 роки тому

    Love it! Thanks for telling me about this Ruth. I haven't ridden actual rollers since '85 when I had them set up in the school gym. 😁

  • @peterlang3369
    @peterlang3369 4 роки тому

    Nice cycles those Islabikes, must admit it they are a sealed BB I don't normally touch them if running ok, being a former cycle shop manager I do all my own repairs and do work for free for people on low income in my local area