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Get Happy Cycling, Camping & Outdoor Adventures
United Kingdom
Приєднався 31 лип 2021
Get Happy Cycling, Camping & Outdoor adventures.
In my campervan, on my Vitus Sentier 27 VRS MTB or any bike I can get hold of, & any activity outdoors.
It will include videos of my camping trips, MTB tracks/trails and cycle ways or just outdoor activities that I participate in.
This channel is for anyone, but targeted at those who are starting to get into mountain biking or biking in general, camping, or outdoor activities. I not instructing you how to do things, just showing what I do and how much fun it can be.
Working in the health industry for 30 years, I will eventually upload videos and links to strength & rehab training & stretching.
As with every new sport or activity, make sure you visit your doctor for a health check before taking part and only work within your limits.
This is for your fun & having a laugh, you don't need to prove anything to anyone.
Adventures are filmed on my GoPro Hero5 Sessions.
From December 2024 Filmed on GoPro hero 12 Black.
In my campervan, on my Vitus Sentier 27 VRS MTB or any bike I can get hold of, & any activity outdoors.
It will include videos of my camping trips, MTB tracks/trails and cycle ways or just outdoor activities that I participate in.
This channel is for anyone, but targeted at those who are starting to get into mountain biking or biking in general, camping, or outdoor activities. I not instructing you how to do things, just showing what I do and how much fun it can be.
Working in the health industry for 30 years, I will eventually upload videos and links to strength & rehab training & stretching.
As with every new sport or activity, make sure you visit your doctor for a health check before taking part and only work within your limits.
This is for your fun & having a laugh, you don't need to prove anything to anyone.
Adventures are filmed on my GoPro Hero5 Sessions.
From December 2024 Filmed on GoPro hero 12 Black.
Celtic music, in memory of my sister.
Just some beautiful photos of Ireland and Celtic music in memory of my Sister Margaret Rose Needham, February 1956 - December 2024.
Get Happy & Keep Cycling, Camping and Outdoor Adventures.
Edited using, Director Suite 365
vitusbikes.com/products/vitus-sentier-27-vrs-mountain-bike
Filmed using a GoPro Hero12 Black.
Scotland’s most picturesque railway journey | The West Highland Line Relaxing 4K Train Journey
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As Ringo Starr from the Beatles says, "Peace & Love to the World".
Get Happy & Keep Cycling, Camping and Outdoor Adventures.
Edited using, Director Suite 365
vitusbikes.com/products/vitus-sentier-27-vrs-mountain-bike
Filmed using a GoPro Hero12 Black.
Scotland’s most picturesque railway journey | The West Highland Line Relaxing 4K Train Journey
ua-cam.com/video/oHrnBcYW6U0/v-deo.htmlsi=MT6l1os2hMl2JH8H
As Ringo Starr from the Beatles says, "Peace & Love to the World".
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Relax & Chill, Cycle Through Kensington London
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My first video using my new GoPro Hero12 black and a new editing software Director Suite 365 as the Movavi editing software would not edit HEVC H.265 videos. This is something they don't tell you so make sure you do research before buying an editing tool. I hired a bike and cycled round Kensington in London on a Saturday afternoon, unfortunately it's not dark enough for the Christmas lights at ...
Relax & Chill in France. Last video with my GoPro Hero Sessions 5. Next video, GoPro Hero 12 Black.
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This is my walking video, Jonquilles Xonrupt-longemer France in September 2024. This is my last video using my GoPro Hero Sessions 5. I bought a GoPro Hero 12 Black which is way better quality and extra features. Anyway hope you enjoy the video. Get Happy & Keep Cycling, Camping and Outdoor Adventures. Edited using, www.movavi.com/ vitusbikes.com/products/vitus-sentier-27-vrs-mountain-bike Film...
Relax & Chill, snow and mud in the chase.
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Enjoy the cinematic music with the scenery of Cannock Chase in the snow and mud, filmed in my van and on my bike. This might not be much snow or mud compared to some places, however its mid November and it's snowing in the midlands UK. For me it was freezing cold and wet, however I had fun and that's what it's all about having fun. Get Happy & Keep Cycling, Camping and Outdoor Adventures. Edite...
GoPro camera settings.
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I changed my GoPro camera settings from 720p (which I deleted as the quality was poor) to 1080p at 60 frames per second( FPS) see my previous video, the quality was better, however still poor. This current video is half 2.7K 48 FPS with stabilisation and 4K 30 FPS no stabilisation. Both have better definition and quality, however is there a difference with or without the stabilisation? I'm not ...
Relax & Chill, afternoon cycle in the forest.
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After realising my GoPro was set to 720p and rest it to 1080p way better quality. Sit back relax & chill with a funky soundtrack while cycling through the forest at Cannock Chase, Staffordshire UK. Scotland’s most picturesque railway journey | The West Highland Line Relaxing 4K Train Journey ua-cam.com/video/oHrnBcYW6U0/v-deo.htmlsi=MT6l1os2hMl2JH8H Get Happy & Keep Cycling, Camping and Outdoor...
Relax & Chill, cycle through Epernay & Rumergies France 2024.
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This is part of my cycle through France in Epernay (champagne capital) and Rumergies a small farming village in France, September 2024. Scotland’s most picturesque railway journey | The West Highland Line Relaxing 4K Train Journey ua-cam.com/video/oHrnBcYW6U0/v-deo.htmlsi=MT6l1os2hMl2JH8H Get Happy & Keep Cycling, Camping and Outdoor Adventures. Edited using, www.movavi.com/ vitusbikes.com/prod...
Relax & Chill. Scenic road journey through France.
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A scenic view of driving through France in the rain and sunny weather. Listen to my music or mute and use your own soundtrack. Filmed in September 2024, sit back and enjoy, best viewed on a big screen. Scotland’s most picturesque railway journey | The West Highland Line Relaxing 4K Train Journey ua-cam.com/video/oHrnBcYW6U0/v-deo.htmlsi=MT6l1os2hMl2JH8H Get Happy & Keep Cycling, Camping and Out...
Vango Air Away Cruz Awning Review.
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This is a review of the Vango Air Away Cruz Awning. This is my first time setting it up which takes practice to get it correct, however, it's straight forward to do. Get Happy & Keep Cycling, Camping and Outdoor Adventures. www.sprintphysio.co.uk/ vitusbikes.com/products/vitus-sentier-27-vrs-mountain-bike Filmed using a GoPro Hero Sessions 5. As Ringo Starr from the Beatles says, "Peace & Love ...
Get Happy Llangollen North Wales
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A short tour of Llangollen North Wales and some of the attractions within walking distance. The Chainbridge and Chainbridge hotel approx. 1.75 miles North of Llangollen, walk along the canal, see Horseshoe falls, beautiful countryside, river Dee and more. Get Happy & Keep Cycling, Camping and Outdoor Adventures. www.sprintphysio.co.uk/ vitusbikes.com/products/vitus-sentier-27-vrs-mountain-bike ...
Vauxhall Vivaro, Paint & Stain my New Bed.
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Time to change my bedding design and time to paint & stain it. There just wasn't enough room even though I only sleep in the van I don't cook, shower etc inside, I do all that outside at a campsite. Anyway this is the start of my changes, I hope you enjoy and learn something good or bad. Get Happy & Keep Cycling, Camping and Outdoor Adventures. www.sprintphysio.co.uk/ vitusbikes.com/products/vi...
My New Bed in my Vauxhall Vivaro SWB Campervan Conversion
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Time to change my bedding design, there just wasn't enough room even though I only sleep in the van I don't cook, shower etc inside, I do all that outside at a campsite. Anyway this is the start of my changes, I hope you enjoy and learn something good or bad. Get Happy & Keep Cycling, Camping and Outdoor Adventures. www.sprintphysio.co.uk/ vitusbikes.com/products/vitus-sentier-27-vrs-mountain-b...
My first Adventure Since Finishing my Van to France.
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Hiya guys, this is my first camping trip away after finishing my campervan conversion. I caught the ferry from Dover UK to Dunkirk France , three hour sail. I spent 15 days driving around France, Belgium and Netherlands. Get Happy & Keep Cycling, Camping and Outdoor Adventures. www.sprintphysio.co.uk/ vitusbikes.com/products/vitus-sentier-27-vrs-mountain-bike Filmed using my GoPro Hero5 session...
Finished my Vauxhall Vivaro Campervan Conversion.
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This is the finished sleeping area of my campervan (I still need to do the cab & some cosmetic finishes). This was filmed in a campsite in France, my maiden voyage. This conversion has taken a good while for me to get this far as I don't have an overhead cover, so if it rains everything has to be loaded in the van. Two weeks before I was to catch my ferry to France I had a leak which wet my flo...
Van Build XIV, Disaster Rectified.
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In my previous video I showed how I had a leak through the rear door seals. I fixed this by cutting away the excess four way stretch carpet that I folded around the lip of the door and bought new door seals. The whole floor, insulation was wet so it had to be lifted and re-laid. I am going away in a week to France and obviously needed a floor. Here in the UK in Stafford where I live it rains a ...
Disaster, Vauxhall Vivaro Campervan Conversion.
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Disaster, Vauxhall Vivaro Campervan Conversion.
My first adventure to Bike Park Wales, "Sixtapod" into "Merthyr rocks"
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My first adventure to Bike Park Wales, "Sixtapod" into "Merthyr rocks"
Iron Bridge village, Telford and Wrekin Shropshire UK.
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Iron Bridge village, Telford and Wrekin Shropshire UK.
A beautiful recording and beautiful music😍. My condolences on the loss of your sister mate😢. I wish you lots of strength and a happy new year🙌
Thanks buddy.
Cool video mate and a great trail ride. The picture quality at 2.7 and 4K is much better than at 1080, but it's hard to tell with the stabiliser. The 60 FPS setting is good. The GoPro Hero 5 is of course not as advanced as the newer models, and the stabiliser only got significantly better with the Hero 8. I definitely enjoyed the video. Ride on and have a nice Sunday evening🤙✌
@@ckMTB cheers ✌️
Very nice evening ride buddy🤙
Thanks mate, unfortunately the video quality is not that good, however I'm practising my video skills.
@@gethappycyclingcampingoutdoors I don't think that's a bad thing, it was very cool to see these shots with the mood of the low sun🤩
@@ckMTB Thanks.
Very soothing 😌
Stunning landscape and good pronunciation. You should hashtag in the Chainbridge hotel, Llangollen and the Welsh tourist board.
The bed is for my bike, I will be sleeping under the van. (YT won't let me reply to your comment).
FYI you can take a chip of paint you like and they can colour match it in the paint stores. Also just a thought where will you store your bike when the bed is fully extended?
Looks Amazing 😎😎 and just subscribed 😎😎
Thanks for the inspiring comment and thanks for subscribing.
Thanks for the comment.
Well done! Looks good. Curtains are great addition. Perhaps need a bespoke mattress to size. Can you leave text parts up a bit longer?
Could it be the seal that runs between both rear doors in the middle? Also do you have aftermarket roof bars or installed solar wiring or anything like that where wires run from the outside? have you alsdo checked to make sure there is a water tight seal below your deisel heater? Could have kicked up moister and got in tha way. I'm thinking a screw through the floor/ or roof or leaking grommet. I had this on my T5. EDIT: Scrolling through your other vids and just noticed you fixed it. Ignore me, haha! Glad you got it rectified. Water ingress is one of the worst things. 👍
Thanks for the comment. I think it was a combination of the old seal being broken and the carpet folded over the lip, then the old seal not sealing. I bought new seals, side and rear doors, cut the excess carpet off. I have poured buckets of water, car wash and lots of heavy rain on the van and no leaks. My advice to anyone doing this is, buy new door seals, reduce the excess carpet and squeeze the new seal together before putting it on, worked for me.
I couldn't reply to your comment YT wouldn't allow it for some reason. Thanks for watching. At the moment ventilation is not an issue, I do not cook, shower or toilet in the van, I only sleep in the van. I also have a windscreen cover that allows me to have the cab windows open an inch or two and there is only a curtain between the cab and the sleeping area. As long as I don't fart too much there should be no concerns with ventilation 😂. ✌❤to everyone.
You made a lot of progress - well done! What ventilation solution do you have in the back living space?
I noticed what looks like rockwool insulation near the front seats. Just a bit of advice about putting that in your van for insulation. It will soak up water terribly. Its one of the worst things to insulate you van with. I found out the hard way and removed it and then used the plastic recyled bottle insulation which doesnt absorb water.
Thanks for the info, I used loft insulation (is that the same?) throughout the van.
@@gethappycyclingcampingoutdoors Hiya. If you used the brown stuff that was at the beginning of the video then you should take it out before you board the walls up. Rock wool( the brown stuff) is not suitable for van insulation. Its high;y absorbant and any moisture that gets onto the van metal will be absorbed by it, You will end up with damp and mould inside your walls. If you got the white plastic insulation made from recycled bottles like they sell in B&Q, then you will be fine. The white insulation is the stuff you should be using. I used rockwool and found it soaking in the walls. I ripped it all out and redid with white plastic insulation. been zero probs since and insulates the van perfectly
Boring
Don't watch it then, thanks for your comment.
Its Llangollen though? wtf is llangodon?
Thanks for that I have changed it to the correct spelling, I can't change the title on my video though.
"Promo SM" 💔
Thanks for your comment
may i know how tall are you and what size is the bike?
I'm 170cm approx. 5'6" the frame is a medium, wheels 27.5. How tall are you?
I liked you color treatment on video. fhanks for your review
It's practically a new bike, lol. I have about 10 bikes and my favourite is my humble sentier. Really good handling and light. Wished I had tried the sentier 1st then I wouldn't ended up with so many bike.
Yes, I'm heavy so the light bike works well.
It’s the old coracle makers shed/workshop. Hope you enjoyed you’re visit.
Thank you for that I wasn't sure, yes Iron Bridge is such a lovely friendly village.
Hey mate fellow Aus here looking at picking one of these up, where did you buy from? CRC/Wiggle? If so did you have any quality issues or parts swapping?
Hiya, Bought it through Wiggle during the first covid lockdown. Bike was perfect condition they forgot the accessories peddles multi tool etc, but sent out within a week. It's coming up to 2 years old, have upgraded wheels due to my riding has improved, started jumps, tail whips so needed stronger wheels. just changed the back brake to 4 pot Hope tech 4. Original bike awesome, I think. I live in London so easy delivery, where are you?
@@gethappycyclingcampingoutdoors Ah nice one, good to know they're responsive at least! I'm in regional NSW so expecting some hefty shipping costs but other than that hopeful of snagging one!
Nice one.
Super 👍
Thanks buddy, "Get Happy" keep cycling ☮️
Awesome ride! I could really feel the speed in that one AND you still managed to talk through it like it was a walk in the park 😃
Nice video and awesome ride on a cool trail buddy🤙
Thanks mate. Surrey hills is a great place to ride.
i have the Sentier and im in the process of upgrading im doing the brakes atm ive swapped out the rotors using items from Uberbike and their pads and i shall get Deore 4 piston M520 or M8120 dunno yet wheels are deff on my list hence the look and the sub
Thanks Mike, brakes are next on the list mainly rear as front are good, gears are to follow also (maybe I should just get a new bike). Great guitar playing by the way ☯☮
@@gethappycyclingcampingoutdoors nah you dont need a new bike mate i look at it as building the bike i always wanted that will be better than what Vitus come up with or put out You should get up to Chicksands mate you would love it im currently teaching my partner to ride as I really want to do BPW! she is booked into a skills core lesson in the FOD on the 9th Sept then were both gonna do the flow course Pt1 and i shall do the jumps course soon after that im 63 she is 64 and that little voice (i always kinda listen to) tells me i shouldnt be doing that kinda stuff at my age hahahahaha fuck that !!
@@mikereynoldsguitar502 True I don't need a new bike, building one will be more fun. Don't listen to that silly voice, if you feel fit and healthy and intelligent enough to know your limits GO FOR IT! Just remember, Rome wasn't built in a day, you will do it..
Cool 👍
Nice bike
Thanks mate.
nice riding bro new friend of you come and visit my yt ride safe stay safe bro
Great video bro 🤩👍
Thanks buddy ☮️☯️
Nice riding !
Thanks mate, I tried my GoPro on my handlebars, it's ok but can be a bit dizzy at time prefer it on my chest strap.
@@gethappycyclingcampingoutdoors Yeah I think that a chest strap is better too :)
Can't really hear the dialogue on this one and there is a lot of background noise! Is it your mic or the fact that go pro is on your handlebars?
Thanks Celine, it's the fact I have the GoPro on my handlebars, I was experimenting. No need to speak really, plus you can't hear my swearing 😁
Howaya pal.. I dunno y but the geometry looks a bit old, even though on paper it isn't ( weird 1)!? 🤔
I see what you mean, for my riding it's an awesome bike. The next one up from the vitus would be the nukeproof.
@@gethappycyclingcampingoutdoors almost impossible to find available ( here anyway) 😂😭😂😭
Jumps away...wahooooo 🤘🏻
Thanks Celine, it wasn't a big jump and it doesn't really show on the video, but it was great to get a small amount of "airtime". I'm looking forward to bigger jumps.
amazing...nice video and good channel❤
Thanks mate, just been watching your channel ☮️☯️
Is this the original wheelset?
Yes, all original tube not tubless, except the pedals.
@@gethappycyclingcampingoutdoors thanks. Just bought one. Also got the nukeproof Horizon V2 wheelset, but the originals sound really decent
@@FlyingSpaghettiMonster2000 it's my first real MBT, so far love it. I try to do everything, DH, trails, technical, just started jumps.
How long are you?
Do you mean tall? I'm 170cm or 5' 6 or 5'7 tall My arms hang down to my groin level. Sometimes when I have the seat high the handle bars can hit my knees when turning really sharp. Saying that, seat post down, going down hill or trails its perfect size. This is what they mean when they say the bike is playful, I understand that now since my riding has improved.
@@gethappycyclingcampingoutdoors yes I mean tall and thank you
@@gethappycyclingcampingoutdoors I am about 168cm or 5’6 and was thinking the small but after reading this , I may change my decision
@@johnnyontrails for me saddle down and standing its perfect. Saddle up and sitting handlebar can hit my knee on sharp turning, which I rarely do if at all. I've also been riding BMX style bikes all my life so I'm used to a compact size. I see some guys on the trails and their bikes look way to big. I would recommend a medium. Like your channel just subscribed.
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Nice video and great ridden buddy👌. Keep it up and have a good time. Ride on🤙
Thanks mate ☮️
@@gethappycyclingcampingoutdoors Subscribed, keep up the good work🙌
Good video and Nice flow trail. Subscribed your good channel
Thanks mate, it a great trail.
@@gethappycyclingcampingoutdoors 🙏
Hey mate, thanks for the video. Not sure if I missed the tire size. Just wondering if you knew the widest tires that bike would take. Thanks again.
The tires are 27 by 2.6. not sure how much wider you could go, need to look at the spec.
@@gethappycyclingcampingoutdoors I’ve been searching the specs on the company website, I must be missing it. Thanks anyway mate.
@@winnguyen443 Is this what you're looking for? WHEELSETWTB i30 TCS 2.0 rims on Vitus KT hubs 27.5" Wheelset, 32H, 6 Bolt, Boost 110mm x 15mm Front & 148mm x 12mm Rear Hub Spacing REAR RIMWTB i30 TCS 2.0 27.5", 32H, Presta Valve, Tubeless Ready Rim Tape Installed FRONT RIMWTB i30 TCS 2.0 27.5", 32H, Presta Valve, Tubeless Ready Rim Tape Installed
And a beautiful day for it too. How different does this track flow in fair weather?
Thanks Celine, sunshine makes all the difference. The track is faster and harder, you feel every bump and tree root.
Okay and that's a good thing??
Ouch! Hope you didn't bend a rim or a nose Lol. Been many a moon since I've rode and many more since I went face first over the handle bars.. thanks for the memories. Btw, your nail on the head on your comment about how it gets here. I look forward to more of your vids. ✌🏻
Thanks. ☮️
What a beautifull place to visit.
Surrey hills is the best MTB inSouth UK.
Love that weather when it's fogy and crisp, great videos.
Love cycling Yogurt Pots, I do it 5 or 6 times when I'm in the Surrey hills. I also have a Vitus Sentier 27 VRS, great hardtail.
You'll get hang in. Great sound effects mate!
Wet 'n' Wild is not that bad, you will get used to it, hang in there.
Love watching your videos, Surrey hills is an awesome MTB location.