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🤣 Yep, I think when it's hammering it down the best you can hope for with waterproofs is a bit of extra warmth and wind protection.

Thanks for the comment. Lots of people mentioning orange as a really good colour option, especially for poor visibility conditions. Happy cycling! 🙂

You're welcome! Ditto, my 21 year old self would have been horrified at how slowly I went up there. But what does he know, right. 🙂

Appreciate the nuanced and non-shouty comment, Keith. 🙂 Education and awareness definitely has a part to play. Would love to do some cycling in the Netherlands and enjoy that kind of infrastructure first hand. I used to think that dedicated/segregated cycle paths were a kind of defeat for cycling but have more recently changed my views on this, although it feel a bit of a pipe dream in much of the UK. Happy cycling!

Thanks! 🙂

No idea where that went. Disappeared off to join the single socks, guitar picks and pound coins for supermarket trolleys! Luckily I had a stash back at home to sort. Well-spotted!

Thanks, Colin. Yes I can't imagine much getting up there in Winter conditions. At the moment my Triban has a bit of a gravel set up, so GRX 46-30 on the front and an 11-40t on the back (if I'm remembering right). It's got a couple of lovely, spinney gears ... and they definitely got used! 🙂

@@onemorecyclist Thanks.

Thanks for the comment, Josef. Where did you cycle in Africa? I've never understood why even the most mild-mannered dogs can go nuts when they see a cyclist.

@@onemorecyclist Arusha, Tanzania, I was working at the UN tribunal for the Rwanda Genocide trials. Security told me not to leave the compound because the murderers were still around, but I rode anyway. Discovered hyenas. Security guys offered to drive me places, so I asked for Mt Meru, the Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro crater. More hyenas, and the armed security guys got scared of the hyenas because they grew up there and knew what hyenas do. I have an idea about mild-mannered domestic dogs: They smell a person and automobile oil together, and it confuses them. Whenever I encounter a leashed pet dog, I ride up and let the dog smell me and my bike. The dog figures it out, and then wants to go on with its own business elsewhere.

If it wasn't already obvious, mild-mannered pet dogs see moving cyclists in whatever bits of the color spectrum that dog can see, then they smell you when you get closer, and then they try to do something about you. In daylight, just raise your hand as if you have a rock to throw, they know what that means (and you don't even need a rock). In darkness, blind 'em temporarily.

Regarding your black clothing, look at your own video. Sky all around, and you are crystal clear.

Next fun fact: A couple of weeks ago, my not-electric bike was stolen at night, the police got 'em, I got the bike back. Having a chat, the police mentioned that the favorite getaway vehicle of criminals of all kinds, is now a black e-bike, wearing black clothing. Police can't catch 'em, security cameras can't see 'em at night. Police found my bike on the security-cam because it's orange.

Appreciate you checking out some of the videos, David. Nice to have the option for a bit of off-road now and again! :)

Thanks, Gerard. That one just got me excited for more rides! 🙂

Definitely worth a bit of effort! Thanks as always for watching!

Thanks, Brian. If you mean show the route in the video (rather than on my Komoot page), yes I should do this more often I think. Happy cycling!

Thanks, Mark. I'll have a look at that loop. Not really explored North Yorkshire all that much on two wheels, yet. There's a lower gate which was open and more of a barrier-type gate towards the top, which was firmly closed and I had to walk round. Not sure what the deal is with the golf ball being closed and barb wire on that very last gate, closed for the season now, perhaps? Appreciate the comment as always. Happy cycling!

@@onemorecyclist wel if ever up that way give me a shout. It's absolutely stunning cycling......but not flat😁

Cheers, Sheetal. Thanks as always for watching! 🙂

Cheers, Chris. Thanks for watching! 🙂

Thanks, John. Not easy but highly recommended. You'll love it!

Gladly accept your prophecy, Frank! ;)

Thanks, Brian. Yes, I think the one way up and almost complete lack of traffic contributes to a very special and unique kind of atmosphere, considering it's an English road climb. I can only imagine the speeds the pros would go up there! 🙂

@@onemorecyclist imagine it with a headwind! Even a small one 😂

Thanks, Gordon. I'm not often speechless on a bike but this one did it! Quite the place to ride and definitely one of those routes not easily forgotten. I must have said something in the video or description to make the UA-cam algorithm think this is in the Peak District! Never knew YT added notes to videos and clueless as to how to get rid/correct. Wonder if the poor folks of Hathersage will now get inundated with direction requests to the 'Great Dun Fell of Derbyshire'! 🙂

Thanks, AJ. I'm sure you'll love it when you get round to it! To the best of my knowledge I haven't used the words 'stunning vista' in any comments as yet. Oops! 🙂

Some videos are beautiful, others amazing. This one is both. Thanks, Martin.

Thanks, Gary and much kudos on doing it yourself (now I know what it takes to get up there!). Great one to look back on! 🙂

@@frankducett9 very kind of you to say so, Frank. Thanks! 🙂

Thanks, Paul. I had a faint inkling I'd been up there before when I got to the top, but decided I was just imagining it. It would have been on the Pennine way then, when I walked it in 1986 (not that I can remember it!).

@@onemorecyclist I've not done the Pennine Way nor cycled or walked up GDF. Hoping to do the Pennine way next year and was just researching the route before I saw your video. Will ride up GDF one day from Lancaster.

Thanks, Nick. I think a little e-bike hire business about half way up would do a roaring trade! 😉

Thanks, Andrew. My legs hated me for going back down to get that shot in! 🙂

​@@onemorecyclistEver thought of getting that drone that follows you from either in front or behind? It would maybe save your legs a bit!

@@andrewwhitehead2002 occasionally I think it might be nice to have the option of a little follow-me thing but never been tempted enough to order one ... and I don't think they can adjust for height on something like a steep climb (might be wrong on that though). I actually have a Holystone drone and have used it a couple of times for videos (quite a while back) but found it a bit too faffy out on a ride! Might be something to try again in the future.

Thanks for the comment and completely agree re dawn and dusk use of black. Having tested it a few times now, I'm really happy with the black jacket from a performance standpoint, so will probably look to buy a couple more reflective add-ons for use with it. Happy cycling!

Appreciate the comment. It does seem like some clothing brands or stores could do much better. When I went into Decathlon I was basically after two things, a decent quality jacket (must have) and a nice bright colour (for me a nice to have but not a deal breaker). Everything half decent was black or dark blue. Perhaps I should have shopped around but I kinda hate shopping and like being able to try stuff on in a store etc. Funny you mention leggings as I picked up a new pair of those at the same time ... yep, one colour choice again! One fateful shopping trip and I've turned into a winter ninja! 🤦

Thanks, Mike. You're the second person to mention the RAF change to using of black. Interesting. I think it's quite a bit less 'invisible' than a lot of people think in daytime conditions. Happy cycling!

It's a track by Emorie called The Water (I think).

@@onemorecyclist thank you. Found it and you were correct. Another new artist for me to listen to.

It's been a few years since I've bought anything and honestly I was a bit surprised when I went into the store (Decathlon) that pretty much everything in the mens section (good quality) was black or dark blue (even with reflective bits). Lack of bigger sizes is clearly an issue too. What stand-out brands do you use? Thanks for the comment and happy cycling!

@@onemorecyclist That was a quick response! It is not all good news as although they make bigger sizes, they sell out quickly, so you have to be lucky, and quick! The clothing brands I use are Santini, ALE, Etxeondo, and Giordana(ASSOS also do TIR size!), with shoes by Vittoria! Every company is different as they might do an overshoe for a UK 13, but not socks, with Vittoria doing a carbon shoe up to a UK 14, but Sidi only go to a UK 12, but will go to bigger sizes in cheaper range/winter boots! In Gaerne they only go to a UK 12, but by chance I got a pair which was made for a pro in a UK 13 on eBay! I got the last ALE 5XL rain jacket, earlier this year in their sale with 30% off, but had customs, etc of about the same! It is not cheap looking good, but as I have three top-end bikes, I will not compromise if I have the very best custom bikes. I bought my dream bike several years back(Colnago C60 with full Campagnolo SR EPS, etc), but even though I had a bike fit, and saw 4 official Dealers, they all said I was a bigger frame(I was actually the smaller size!) which caused problems of too long stem & too wide bars. I got it sorted with ENVE kit but it looked silly with a short 80 stem, so I recently bought a C64 disc in the right size, and bought all the new Campagnolo 12-speed SR EPS, etc. It had SR mechanical but I wanted EPS, but it had WTO 60 wheels This meant I could get the Deda integrated bars I originally wanted(although nearly £800!!!), but new model came out with a waiting list! Bars should be here here in the next week to complete my custom build. It was a pain trying to sell my C60 as no one wanted it whole, or would not offer much! Last year I saved a little used custom orange Bianchi Specialissima rim-brake by getting the rubbish kit off, and custom building it with 12-speed Campagnolo SR EPS/WTO 33 wheels, etc. Something else that was not available in the UK was the saddle I wanted (Selle SMP F30 carbon), although the cheaper version is? I contacted the UK Distributor to ask if they could order one, and if they could price-match with an EU seller? They were very friendly, and it was not a problem with a two week delivery. I got them to order another one for my C64, too!!! Lastly, I am a massive Marco Pantani fan, and have been trying to get his cycling kits from 1993-1998, and after six years have got virtually all of the main bits of most years, but crucially ALL THE 1998 kit! I had amazing luck with first item to find being the brand new in the box Vittoria shoes in UK 13, for only £50!!! The socks & mitts were the next hardest, and I found them in Italy, with Carrera winter kit from 1993/4 in France, including the XL gloves! In December, Last year I sourced a virtually unused Bianchi Pantani Replica with the proper Campagnolo Record kit in Kent! You should see the looks I get!

I have the same experience as a driver; seeing the lights first (I think). I really do like the idea of a dynamo and always on setup. Thanks for the comment.

Can I ask where you got the ankle straps? - that's a useful bit of kit. Thanks for the comment and happy cycling!

@@onemorecyclist Uncle Jeff B is who I got it from (or Amazon for short)

Ah, small world indeed! Yes, not long back. I only saw a couple of pairs of cyclists so I think I can remember you. Think I'd just finished the descent and was thawing out for a few minutes when you came by. Lovely day for it, albeit a bit nippy. Is that your local area? I drove up to Appleby so all new roads for me today. 🙂

Couldn't agree more, Colin. My one and only two-wheeled crash was on a motorbike and a similar incident of someone pulling out and into me. They looked right at me and still pulled out. Full white fairing on the bike, lights on, white helmet and fluroescent/reflective jacket (visually akin to a police escort rider). Learned the hard way that some people just don't clock you. Thanks for the comment and happy cycling!