Is a bike quicker than the Metrolink? Altrincham to Manchester race!

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  • Опубліковано 24 лис 2024

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  • @JenOnTheMove
    @JenOnTheMove  3 роки тому +13

    If you like this new format - please please consider supporting me on Patreon - it will be a massive help in making more videos in this way as they're considerably more time consuming to create and edit! www.patreon.com/jenonthemove

  • @bitmadmax
    @bitmadmax 3 роки тому +9

    Just for shiggles all trams should have that jaws music playing over the outside speaker, especially when snaking through the gardens.

  • @erinmcgrathejm4985
    @erinmcgrathejm4985 3 роки тому +16

    Loved this format. Reminded me of your guest spot on Geoff’s channel. Liked all the ‘B roll’ of the tram, and the great work on editing.

    • @JenOnTheMove
      @JenOnTheMove  3 роки тому +3

      There should be a lot more like this in the future!
      Next weeks video will be in my "usual" format though - this new style takes a lot longer to plan and edit!

  • @JasonCliftJones
    @JasonCliftJones 3 роки тому +6

    Bury line might be close too.
    East Dids sort of loops back on itself. Airport the bike would likely win easily as tram is so slow through Wythenshawe. Ditto Ashton & Trafford Centre due to on street running I suspect.
    Rochdale I'd expect the bike to win (though the train would beat both) as again, not the most direct route for the tram, but it's mostly old railway line so might be closer than I expect...

  • @TheNgandrew
    @TheNgandrew 3 роки тому +7

    I very much enjoyed that.
    I am not overly familiar with Manchester or its transport network, so the video was interesting from that perspective.
    However, I also enjoyed the race element, the jeapordies you both faced, and the fact that both you and Karl come across as thoroughly nice people.

  • @JenOnTheMove
    @JenOnTheMove  3 роки тому +7

    This is my first proper video that isn't just a linear sped up video - I hope you all like it!
    If you're new here and think I sound weird - watch this video and you'll be bought up to speed - ua-cam.com/video/qMhpfn4y8mw/v-deo.html
    Also, if you're considering commenting anything regarding helmets, I'm not interested in that debate!

  • @marysweet8858
    @marysweet8858 3 роки тому +5

    Great video - love the work to cut between you and Karl and keep the tension up

  • @JarvisChrist
    @JarvisChrist 3 роки тому +5

    Wow, you have strong legs! I worked as a courier with ebikes in Amsterdam and whenever the 'e' didn't work it was slow going. They're much heavier than my bikes.

    • @JenOnTheMove
      @JenOnTheMove  3 роки тому +4

      I've been trying to ween myself off the "e" part so quite often have it in mode 0.
      When it's completely dead (like it was here) it's a lot harder though

  • @bobsrailrelics
    @bobsrailrelics 3 роки тому +3

    This was great fun. Need a rematch with the e part of the bike working.

  • @TravelingEurope1
    @TravelingEurope1 Рік тому

    Love these videos jen

  • @PeteLittle1970
    @PeteLittle1970 3 роки тому +5

    Ha.. unlucky with the multiple chain issues.. but congratulations on the win. I enjoyed watching that :)

  • @RedHillian
    @RedHillian 3 роки тому +16

    I love this! Does Karl have a channel of his own as well, or is he just a perpetual guest appearance on other's travel channels?
    Great job with the B-roll footage to make this a produced feature too. Really enjoyed watching, and I hope there's going to be more!

    • @Karlinski73
      @Karlinski73 3 роки тому +16

      “Perpetual guest” appearances on other people’s channels seem to be my speciality now! 😄

    • @dazzlingdaz187
      @dazzlingdaz187 3 роки тому +7

      "Northern Correspondent"

    • @RedHillian
      @RedHillian 3 роки тому +3

      @@Karlinski73 😄

  • @ReubenAshwell
    @ReubenAshwell 3 роки тому +6

    Brilliant video. :) I'm looking forward to seeing more like this. :)

  • @paulharding6217
    @paulharding6217 3 роки тому +2

    Superb bit of filming and great idea well executed please do more

  • @davinacaine3615
    @davinacaine3615 3 роки тому +4

    Great video. Congratulations to you both

  • @tobeytransport2802
    @tobeytransport2802 2 роки тому

    They both have bells though!

  • @Phil_Marshall_
    @Phil_Marshall_ 3 роки тому +3

    Love the video! Great sinister tram music👌

  • @jameskirwin
    @jameskirwin 3 роки тому +2

    Absolutely awesome video Jen, well done to both of you

  • @paulteelen4285
    @paulteelen4285 Рік тому +1

    Nice thing about the Netherlands is that almost all one way streets are just one way for cars. With a bike you can go both directions. This makes the bike, together with many special cycle paths, the fastest way to travel within cities 😊

    • @JiminyClarkson
      @JiminyClarkson Рік тому +1

      I've seen one way streets in the UK that have a contraflow bike lane, or just say below the no entry sign "except cycles". Bikes being exempt from one way rules make perfect sense because bikes aren't fat, cumbersome in tight spaces and space inefficient, and can filter through without interfering with traffic.

  • @Andrewjg_89
    @Andrewjg_89 3 роки тому +3

    The Manchester Metrolink is still expanding including to Port Salford and future expansions including to Stockport and the Wythenshaw Loop. And maybe Manchester Metrolink could extend to Bolton.

  • @eddjcaine
    @eddjcaine Рік тому

    Love these! “Take me on a date if you’re going to get that close to me!” Brill

  • @Rail_Focus
    @Rail_Focus 2 роки тому +1

    Forgotten how loud the tram is on that section from Altrincham 🙉

  • @quintuscrinis
    @quintuscrinis 9 місяців тому

    Why was the race with a tram/bike instead of including the train?

  • @jaybee1921
    @jaybee1921 2 роки тому

    Well done Jen and Karl, bit of a so and so that chain of yours coming off...
    Take care, Jon B.

  • @md1643
    @md1643 2 роки тому

    When I go into office, it’s 5 min walk from GMex and I live 10 min walk from Nav Rd. I cycle for as much of year as possible along canal to Castlefield. Cycling always beats the tram/walk. The tram is even slower on the on street sections. Pre 1991 Alty to Man Picc was 25 mins; no such chance of chat now.

  • @TheMCRJourneys
    @TheMCRJourneys 2 роки тому

    @JenOnTheMove, Karl, there is 10 wheels on a single tram and around 25 on a double

  • @boxrick1
    @boxrick1 3 роки тому +2

    Interesting you took the canal path rather than up the A56, given much of it has the cones and cycle track these days and obviously don’t need to battle with pedestrians for space. You can get some real speed down there.

    • @JenOnTheMove
      @JenOnTheMove  3 роки тому +3

      Very little of the A56 has popup lanes, and there are many more red lights that are poorly timed for cycling.
      I know this because I use that route regularly.

  • @dasy2k1
    @dasy2k1 3 роки тому +5

    12 wheels on a tram, or 24 if its a double

  • @premraghvani
    @premraghvani 2 роки тому

    Thinking about it, Tram vs Bike for Rochdale to Manchester Vic would be interesting as for the bike, the best route may be down the canal till Mills Hill or Failsworth and the tram obviously has to go through Oldham...
    (Train ofc would be an unfair advantage, but then again Northern)

  • @eviesmith4495
    @eviesmith4495 2 роки тому

    I think it's going to be bruy not Piccadilly

  • @bwaw1972
    @bwaw1972 Рік тому

    That was a lot of fun to watch. I thought you would lose to Karl considering the problems you had with your bike. But no, you won!
    I must say that I don’t think I even dare to right a bike in Manchester.

  • @dropview7013
    @dropview7013 2 роки тому

    I started watching with the view it will be a no contest, the tram will win easy then 5 minutes in I see it’s an electric bike! Still, I thought, no contest, the tram all the way but congrats to the biker, you smashed it despite the 3 chain failures. Well done 👍🏾

  • @jappedut9009
    @jappedut9009 2 роки тому

    How is biking in Manchester ?

  • @jameschorley1711
    @jameschorley1711 Рік тому

    i think it about 32 wheels on the tram

  • @edwardalexander9486
    @edwardalexander9486 3 роки тому +1

    07:18 - You're gonna need a bigger e-charge (does the Ed Byrne self-congratulatory dance a la mock the week).

    • @JenOnTheMove
      @JenOnTheMove  3 роки тому +1

      Just remember, for copyright reasons this is most definitely not the Jaws soundtrack and similarities are entirely coincidental 😂

  • @transitcaptain
    @transitcaptain 2 роки тому

    Biking seemed fun! So I kind of sided with Jen over this

  • @YorksLancsTransportHub
    @YorksLancsTransportHub 3 роки тому

    Brilliant collab, can you do history of Yorkshire motorways?

  • @mudchute4dlr
    @mudchute4dlr Рік тому

    Rematch with e?
    And if you do a rematch with an e, you gotta take G

  • @CallingAllStations
    @CallingAllStations 3 роки тому

    Karl, you must be getting used to walking out of those doors at Piccadilly passed the statue in 2nd place ;)

  • @darrenduffy1227
    @darrenduffy1227 2 роки тому

    8 wheels on the tram

  • @trainsfan2114
    @trainsfan2114 2 роки тому

    trams have 12 wells

  • @Chongo_657
    @Chongo_657 2 роки тому

    9:49 LED Pelican Crossing Wow

  • @billfreeman1516
    @billfreeman1516 2 роки тому

    As an Australoian I always get nervous when Jens on her bke because it's law here to wear a helmet

  • @FenceGT66
    @FenceGT66 2 роки тому

    20. Wheels

  • @petertrevena804
    @petertrevena804 3 роки тому

    GdayJen hope your doing okay beautiful🥰👍 And sure be fun with you:)

  • @SteamboatWilley
    @SteamboatWilley 2 роки тому

    One way streets are the bane of my existence as a cyclist. If there's space, they should have a seperate bike lane to allow bikes to go against the flow of car traffic.

  • @user-uc2iu8hr5fyygttghtg
    @user-uc2iu8hr5fyygttghtg 2 роки тому

    16 weels on a tram jen

  • @alexanderw2024
    @alexanderw2024 Рік тому

    Lots vs 2

  • @randomroveruk6715
    @randomroveruk6715 2 роки тому +1

    Where's your cycle helmet?

  • @dazzlingdaz187
    @dazzlingdaz187 3 роки тому +1

    Loved this. Did Karl Welsh on the Greggs?

  • @RamboUwU
    @RamboUwU 15 днів тому

    YOU should NOT do it from Wythenshawe to stockport

  • @FenceGT66
    @FenceGT66 2 роки тому

    I love your vids

  • @khmcc5556
    @khmcc5556 Рік тому

    12 wheels

  • @rodspurrier7223
    @rodspurrier7223 3 роки тому +2

    Some hairy roads there.

    • @JenOnTheMove
      @JenOnTheMove  3 роки тому +1

      I could have stayed on the canal most of the way but it takes a bit of a detour at the Manchester end... Not what you want when you're in a race!

  • @eviesmith4495
    @eviesmith4495 Рік тому

    Do Preston

  • @polythenewrappedme6102
    @polythenewrappedme6102 2 роки тому

    Jen, I know you are a good cyclist, but I am concerned about the not so good motorists (like the light blue car that pulled out at 2:23 in your video). Please Jen wear a safety helmet ! I have four stitches in my head, after coming off a bike.

  • @anthonytalbot5231
    @anthonytalbot5231 2 роки тому

    16

  • @williamevans6277
    @williamevans6277 2 роки тому

    Tram in manchester has 12 wheels. I think

  • @theblockybanana5537
    @theblockybanana5537 Рік тому

    Where’s your helmet!?!?

    • @JenOnTheMove
      @JenOnTheMove  Рік тому

      Hung up on the back of my door. Do you have any problem with that?

    • @theblockybanana5537
      @theblockybanana5537 Рік тому

      @@JenOnTheMove Should be on your head surely! Safety first

    • @JenOnTheMove
      @JenOnTheMove  Рік тому

      Why is that any of your business?

    • @theblockybanana5537
      @theblockybanana5537 Рік тому

      @@JenOnTheMove I suppose it isn't. Only just seen you're no helmet debates comment, so apologies there, only reason I commented is because I just feel its better to have one on (especially when around bad drivers)

  • @Chongo_657
    @Chongo_657 2 роки тому

    24 wheels on a tram

  • @andyhill242
    @andyhill242 3 роки тому +5

    Er, Jen, shouldn't you be wearing a cycle helmet?
    Yes, I like this non-sped up video.

  • @lornajaneadventures
    @lornajaneadventures 3 роки тому +4

    Where’s your helmet?

    • @JenOnTheMove
      @JenOnTheMove  3 роки тому +10

      Hung up on the back of my door!