I went out one of my drop bar bikes a few days ago for the first time this year where I live in central Poland. We have had quite a bit of snow and ice on the ground, so haven't been riding outside at all, and since I loathe turbo trainers I switched focus to strength training. It paid off, because my first 50 km ride out felt easy to be honest. There's a lot to be said for 'residual fitness' and switching training routines when the weather is crap.
Good for you getting out! I made the mistake of choosing outdoors rather than the turbo a few weeks ago when we had a really cold snap and despite waiting until 10am, when the temp had climbed to a toasty 3C, I still found a lot of ice on the roads, which was pretty scary. Slick tires and ice are not a good combination! I ended up walking the bike for a few stretches. Can't wait for the better weather in the Spring!
Before winter really set in all the way last year, I was getting out at 30 F (-1C) and that wasn't any problem. It seems like the only time we have ice is after snow or rain so it's predictable. Fact is when it gets often quite cold and dark in the early AM I discontinue that and try for later afternoon rides before the sun sets.
@@jollygoodvelo Well like I said it's a stationary bike with a belt, a flywheel, a readout. It's not a bike attached to mechanized rear. It's not a bad machine at all. Made by a place called "Sunny Health". I've learned to appreciate it. Took some trial and error getting it adjusted. They all seem to have been more tailored to the average Oriental man. Still got it dialed in for me.
I'm bending myself out shape with frustration - 2wks ago brilliant. Sunshine (in Scotland Lanarkshire), 6 degrees no wind let's go, brilliant ride 22 mile not bad for first attempt in 10 weeks (I'm 71). Since then total pish!!! Rain, wind, snow the full monty. I do spin classes and other stuff like cross-trainer but only the bike really 'does it' for me. Mustn't grumble I guess - some of my old pals are dead already and they never cycled a single mile. Keep going Len, you might be a big lad but that means nothing, cycling today means you'll see tomorrow. (Unless you hit an ice-cream van of course).
Some of these views reminded me of today out around here. Waited till around 11:00 to jump on my road bike. Started at 33F and got up to 36F by the time I got back. Ice and snow in places (the more shaded) but mostly good on the roads, paths, and sidewalks which we use sometimes especially for some of the climbs. Felt good and strong, and wanted to take advantage of it. Gloves and jacket on and stayed zipped the whole time with the lined sweatpants and some layers. Passed some others riding too. Some were e-bike riders. First actual real ride since Weds. Winter would be a picnic with more days like today around here.
Well done Leonard. I got my first (outdoor) ride of 2024 in today. Was 6c outside so no chance of ice, just a bit of wind and lack of sun but best I can hope for at this time of year
He's back! Major inspiration for me starting cycling 365. Recently moved and have a new commute which coincided with the floods before storm Isha off-road flooded, on road flooded. So I decided to take the no bad weather, only bad gear approach and wore wellies for those two days and carry the bike through. You know it's bad when you share the toe-path with the boats.
Another great video Leonard. I run and cycle and it doesn’t matter how much I do, I just die on hills, I get up them but find it a slog. On the flats I don’t find it a problem, I can get a good speed up. I have to remember I’m in my 60’s. No fun getting old.😢 Good luck on your tour of South Africa 👍🏻🚵♂️
I finally got out about two days ago. 38 mi. Not bad, but very cold and icy on a paved trail similar to yours. Be careful! Great video BTW. Capetown Tour sounds like fun and much warmer than where I am. looking forward to those vids.
One way not to injure yourself on ice is get a recumbent trike which is also warmer due to laid back riding position, a fairing can be added for even more comfort. One of the issues you have is climbing hills; a trike, atelast mine, has atleast double the gear range of a bicycle if you put a rohloff on the back and tripple chainring on the front. The trike is super comfortable compared to my Kona Sutra touring bike and Ribble Endurance Ti , and alot safer due to 3 wheels and how it is treated by cars. Your bicycle can go ofroad though, which a trike is not really suitable for.
I can tolerate most winter conditions but the gales this year have been a real turn-off. Even choosing high hedge lanes for shelter isn’t working, I still get blown across the road and chilled to the bone. Only fix has been short rides, just getting out to keep the routine going.
Even winter in England looks bueatirufl - there's a lot of similarity to New England features. GOod motification and ride on! I hope to make it there someday to ride.
ALL climbs are a tough slog, no matter how "gentle" others say they are. And, like you, I'm ALWAYS jolly glad to reach their top. Press on to South Africa, Leonardo! Press on!
Onwards and upwards, that’s the spirit Leonard. One pedal stroke at a time and you will always get there. SA trip sounds fantastic, I’m maybe jealous 🚴♂️🙃
You'll love South Africa, I spent 2 weeks cycling there in 2022 starting from Capetown all along the coastline, Sea on one side and mountains the other. Watch out for those baboons on the road.
Fantastic job coming back from an injury and the holidays. I agree Turbo trainers are boring BUT they have their place in the fitness bank. Keep up the training for South Africa!!!!!!!! Thanks for the post.
30km at 2 degrees... perfect! Thats like a long ride on winter. Well done! Here where I'm living is around 2-4 degrees but very wet roads with some icy spots... don't worth...
Butser Lime Works is an amazing place. In times gone by, I've co-driven a rally car on a rally special stage, and also helped organise a National motorcycle trial there.
@@jollygoodvelo Where you are looking down on the A3, the lime works were on your left. The cycle path you were on was the original A3, and when motorcycle trials were held at Butser, that path was the car park!
Hi Leonard, Happy New Year to you and all the best for the coming year. I’m not far from you and that looks like a great route, especially the cycle paths. Is there any way you can show us where you rode or would I be able to find it on Strava? Thanks for another great dose of inspiration 👍
I envious those that have a turbo trainer well done for getting out I only been cycling to work since December yet to go do a decent miles 6 miles is really low according to some of my friends 😢🤦♀️
Really enjoying your content And Good work Leonard your a better man than me I cannot cope with the cold 🥶 I did a ride from the cape of good hope back to Cape Town this time of year and absolutely amazing just watch out for the screaming baboons 🙊
Got 50+miles in yesterday. Coastal route with 30+mph headwind. Wsy tougher than Zwift 😂.....I only bought a Wahoo at Xmas and hate it.... Will just stick to MTB til Spring(unless its dry and I get RB out).
Greeting from sunny down under. I really enjoy your videos, seeing all the lovely English countryside. You are so lucky to have cycle paths, I have to share the roads I ride with log trucks, milk trucks and cars etc. Have you ever though of posting a map of your route you have ridden at the end of the videos. Would be interesting to see the route on a map. Cheers and best of luck in South Africa.
Great video, good luck for Cape Town. I only can dream and ride on those locations on Rouvy. I wonder what is your turbo trainer difficult level, I have heard it is at default 50% on swift. Power should be same but less gear changes, so it makes it too easy to crank.
On Zwift it is possible to set the level of difficulty. Mine is currently set to 50% but if I just want a ride with a constant, steady cadence I might reduce it to zero.
I'm 17 stone 7lbs. I've cycled 50 years and done all the usual stuff. Do we big lads break more components ie wheels, spokes etc. I always seem to.. Would interested to hear what others think.
Yes like it very much. I wonder how u get all of those non riding shots, ur shits if yourself standing and talking, and shots if signposts, etc etc. Must take much longer to complete a 20k ride getting on and off bike?
Leonard - I'm struggling to find well made and good looking cycling clothing (especially winter jerseys) for larger framed folk. Rapha, Le Col and Castelli are a joke in this regard. Any tips? Thanks.
I had to miss Sun-Thu. this last week due to a cold. That's besides horrid rain and weather generally. I still would of missed some. First one of those since sometime in 2018, so I presume 5 1/2 years. I still got in some time on the stationary bike though every day. I'm still kind of congested from it, but I had a road bike ride yesterday and today stopped by for some groceries on the hybrid. A fairly nice day today too. Also got another road ride in the afternoon. Feeling plenty better today.
@@jollygoodvelo Yeah being sick is a drag. It's a very rare thing for me. That was for colds. Flu not since 1982. I consider myself immune to those, and Kung Flu too.
@@jollygoodveloI'd say that was the minimum for the sensible time being off of it. I see myself as being quite robust for health, and that is one of the reasons for feeling above a lot of the crap we've been ordered to believe in the last couple of years, but you have to have sense when it comes down to literally being sick, don't you?
It sounds as if England isn't enjoying particularly good weather this January. I almost hate to report that southside Virginia state, USA has had pretty nice weather especially the last five days or so (high 60s, low 70s F). I've been unable to take full advantage of it though. 😢 Keep going Leonard, watch that ice, and have a great time in South Africa.
Nice effort! Every day after a sprained ankle is risky, be careful... remember exercise is great but it's pointless if we don't get on a healthy meal plan , and cutting back on the pints can't hurt either. Good luck with your training!
Correct me if i'm wrong but the back tyre looked a bit soft, at the bottom of the wheel at least. You might have had an increase in rolling resistance just because you forgot to check the tyre pressure before you left. Just sayin👍. However i did watch the vlogg without my glasses but enjoyed it all the same. Good luck with your preparations for the trip to SA.
I’ve been using some new tyres; Shwable Marathon Plus and they seem to be really good at staying inflated. I check the pressure every ride and it seems to be fine. That said, I did notice a broken spoke the other day so that might be what you saw.
Looks summer! When You had -6C we had -26C.. (in north up to -44C) Did a 60km ride in a blizzard, warm -2C, at start of this week. It was also windy; 15-20 m/s and some roads wind had gathered dunes of snow over 30cm.. had to ”walk” through. Also one car which passed me; few minutes later it was upside down in a ditch.. driver, 80 year man, crawled out.. nothing bad happened because it was almost one meter snow where that car ”landed”! 😄Lovely trip for odd weather enthuastic like me.. 🤩 Today it was time to try not to fall.. ice, ice and ice. Using 42mm tires without any spikes.. yep, drivable. Infact pretty fun.. 🙃 You should try.. 😉 Anyway this winter never ends.. week and three months of snow.. and another two-three to go. Freaking breaking me.. 🤪
It really is rather flat round there isn't it?. I went out today and did a loop of 27km with 670m of ascent, slightly more than the local average of 200m for every 10 km ridden. I find riding on the smart turbo is generally harder (or more intense) than riding on the roads where the frequent variations in gradient encourage changes in cadence and torque.
@@jollygoodvelo Bah! I don't know where you get that from. Europe is Europe and distinct. The British Isles are distinct, geographically, politically, historically, culturally, and for language. Is that supposed to be some trendy thing to say now? You don't sound like a Frog either Lenny. What do think Winston Churchill would of said about that? Eh?
@@derekjolly3680 Not at all. Look in any atlas an England is most definitely part of Europe. Up until a Jan 2020 I was a European citizen with a European passport. For me that has not changed. The English language is just a mix of Scandinavian and French so it’s not different at all.
@@derekjolly3680 I went to university in France and lived in Denmark. I spoke both languages plus English. One doesn’t necessarily have to sound like a French person speaking English to be European.
Love your cycling vlogs, Leonardo! I'm trying to man up to the colder temps (though avoiding ice), but that and the low, bright sun can make for an uncomfortable ride sometimes.
Len if you want to shift the weight please look at the Carnivore diet. I have lost 73 pounds (just over 5 stone) in the past 7 months by applying this diet and other protocols to my life. I'm a 51-year-old guy from the north of the UK. I have also cured many of my ailments. My life has completely changed for the better. Shifting such a huge amount of weight has transformed my cycling and health for the better. I was battling a thyroid disorder and a sugar addiction. I have learned that diet is around 85% and exercise only 15% for results.
0:03 I've been cycling for 30 years and never have I done this. There's not just the point that it shows a bad example and thus tarnishes us all as lesser road users in the eyes of drivers, it's also extremely dangerous. If a motorbike or fast car came round the corner on your left entering via the first entrance it would not see any conflict on the relevant side of the circle and could run right over you. The same could happen from the right with a car entering expecting you to be over to the left. Not worth the 3 seconds it saves you really.
Mini roundabouts are designed to be driven/ ridden over; that’s why they are painted in the ground and not raised above the surface of the road. (It’s in the Highway Code) Even though I did this I still looked in the correct direction for oncoming traffic and obeyed the rules of the road. If a fast car or motorbike was coming and not looking they still might of hit me regardless of me riding across or around the roundabout.
Len, Please stop eating stuff. Every year you suffer for your self-inflicted excesses. Please understand that you only need to look at food to put on weight.. regards Andy & Sue
I went out one of my drop bar bikes a few days ago for the first time this year where I live in central Poland. We have had quite a bit of snow and ice on the ground, so haven't been riding outside at all, and since I loathe turbo trainers I switched focus to strength training. It paid off, because my first 50 km ride out felt easy to be honest. There's a lot to be said for 'residual fitness' and switching training routines when the weather is crap.
But you are out there! I have been dealing with an injury and pain for over a year. I will be thrilled when I can ride a mile.
Good for you getting out! I made the mistake of choosing outdoors rather than the turbo a few weeks ago when we had a really cold snap and despite waiting until 10am, when the temp had climbed to a toasty 3C, I still found a lot of ice on the roads, which was pretty scary. Slick tires and ice are not a good combination! I ended up walking the bike for a few stretches. Can't wait for the better weather in the Spring!
Before winter really set in all the way last year, I was getting out at 30 F (-1C) and that wasn't any problem. It seems like the only time we have ice is after snow or rain so it's predictable. Fact is when it gets often quite cold and dark in the early AM I discontinue that and try for later afternoon rides before the sun sets.
The turbo isn’t a bad option at all.
@@jollygoodvelo Well like I said it's a stationary bike with a belt, a flywheel, a readout. It's not a bike attached to mechanized rear. It's not a bad machine at all. Made by a place called "Sunny Health". I've learned to appreciate it. Took some trial and error getting it adjusted. They all seem to have been more tailored to the average Oriental man. Still got it dialed in for me.
Dedicated cycle paths. I'm so happy for you. I hope to ride one myself before I go! At least you had good weather!
It was only about 3kms of dedicated cycle path.
I'm bending myself out shape with frustration - 2wks ago brilliant. Sunshine (in Scotland Lanarkshire), 6 degrees no wind let's go, brilliant ride 22 mile not bad for first attempt in 10 weeks (I'm 71). Since then total pish!!! Rain, wind, snow the full monty. I do spin classes and other stuff like cross-trainer but only the bike really 'does it' for me. Mustn't grumble I guess - some of my old pals are dead already and they never cycled a single mile. Keep going Len, you might be a big lad but that means nothing, cycling today means you'll see tomorrow. (Unless you hit an ice-cream van of course).
Ah, I’m not desperate for ice cream but hopefully the weather will improve soon
Some of these views reminded me of today out around here. Waited till around 11:00 to jump on my road bike. Started at 33F and got up to 36F by the time I got back. Ice and snow in places (the more shaded) but mostly good on the roads, paths, and sidewalks which we use sometimes especially for some of the climbs. Felt good and strong, and wanted to take advantage of it. Gloves and jacket on and stayed zipped the whole time with the lined sweatpants and some layers. Passed some others riding too. Some were e-bike riders. First actual real ride since Weds. Winter would be a picnic with more days like today around here.
Well done Leonard. I got my first (outdoor) ride of 2024 in today. Was 6c outside so no chance of ice, just a bit of wind and lack of sun but best I can hope for at this time of year
Well done, Rob. Hope you enjoyed it.
Greta video Len. I have been lazy this winter so your videos have kept me going and now the weathers changing for the better, I’m raring to get out.
Aerobics is my barometer.
You'll be fighting these battles 20 years from now and loving it.
Nice video.
Well done Leonard. Good luck with your SA prep and ride. I am still waiting patiently for our winter monsoons to end.
Thanks Steve, come and join me next year??
He's back! Major inspiration for me starting cycling 365. Recently moved and have a new commute which coincided with the floods before storm Isha off-road flooded, on road flooded. So I decided to take the no bad weather, only bad gear approach and wore wellies for those two days and carry the bike through. You know it's bad when you share the toe-path with the boats.
Another great video Leonard. I run and cycle and it doesn’t matter how much I do, I just die on hills, I get up them but find it a slog. On the flats I don’t find it a problem, I can get a good speed up. I have to remember I’m in my 60’s. No fun getting old.😢 Good luck on your tour of South Africa 👍🏻🚵♂️
I finally got out about two days ago. 38 mi. Not bad, but very cold and icy on a paved trail similar to yours. Be careful! Great video BTW. Capetown Tour sounds like fun and much warmer than where I am. looking forward to those vids.
Some people really, really, hate the turbo trainer!!!
Yes, I'm one of 'em! Zwift just about makes it tolerable, but I'd still rather get outdoors if possible. Can't beat the fresh air.😉
I’m learning to quite enjoy it.
@@jollygoodvelooh shut up.
Good luck prepping for Cape Town, Leonard. That little backroad looks like cycling heaven-thanks for taking us along on this one.
It’s a nice route in summer. In winter you probably need a boat
I’m the same on some hills Leonard, curious, similar inclines but very different sense of energy need. Good Luck in SA. 👍😀🚴♀️
One way not to injure yourself on ice is get a recumbent trike which is also warmer due to laid back riding position, a fairing can be added for even more comfort. One of the issues you have is climbing hills; a trike, atelast mine, has atleast double the gear range of a bicycle if you put a rohloff on the back and tripple chainring on the front.
The trike is super comfortable compared to my Kona Sutra touring bike and Ribble Endurance Ti , and alot safer due to 3 wheels and how it is treated by cars.
Your bicycle can go ofroad though, which a trike is not really suitable for.
I can tolerate most winter conditions but the gales this year have been a real turn-off. Even choosing high hedge lanes for shelter isn’t working, I still get blown across the road and chilled to the bone. Only fix has been short rides, just getting out to keep the routine going.
Even winter in England looks bueatirufl - there's a lot of similarity to New England features. GOod motification and ride on! I hope to make it there someday to ride.
Well done! It's always good to have a target to train for. Wish you well building up towards Cape Town.
ALL climbs are a tough slog, no matter how "gentle" others say they are.
And, like you, I'm ALWAYS jolly glad to reach their top.
Press on to South Africa, Leonardo! Press on!
Nice film again Leonard looking forward to the South Africa content.
Onwards and upwards, that’s the spirit Leonard. One pedal stroke at a time and you will always get there. SA trip sounds fantastic, I’m maybe jealous 🚴♂️🙃
That’s the plan
You'll love South Africa, I spent 2 weeks cycling there in 2022 starting from Capetown all along the coastline, Sea on one side and mountains the other.
Watch out for those baboons on the road.
Well produced and beautifully coloured film, as always!
Thanks Chris!
Fantastic job coming back from an injury and the holidays. I agree Turbo trainers are boring BUT they have their place in the fitness bank. Keep up the training for South Africa!!!!!!!! Thanks for the post.
30km at 2 degrees... perfect! Thats like a long ride on winter. Well done! Here where I'm living is around 2-4 degrees but very wet roads with some icy spots... don't worth...
Nice ride, and you will be fitt for your adventure 😊👍🏻👍🏻
I hope so.
Butser Lime Works is an amazing place. In times gone by, I've co-driven a rally car on a rally special stage, and also helped organise a National motorcycle trial there.
I’m not sure where the lime works is located.
@@jollygoodvelo Where you are looking down on the A3, the lime works were on your left. The cycle path you were on was the original A3, and when motorcycle trials were held at Butser, that path was the car park!
@@chrispop99 Ah, I know where you mean. From what I saw as I cycled past, there looks like there are a couple of fairly new houses in there now.
Hi Leonard, Happy New Year to you and all the best for the coming year. I’m not far from you and that looks like a great route, especially the cycle paths. Is there any way you can show us where you rode or would I be able to find it on Strava? Thanks for another great dose of inspiration 👍
If you follow me on Strava you can see all my routes. My profile link is in the description
@@jollygoodvelo excellent, thanks
Some lovely quiet roads you ride, beautifully filmed. I am allergic to indoor trainers!! Luckily :-)
Good video again personally minus 1 is my limit but i kerp to the main roads usally gritted. Keep up the good work
-1 is pretty cold.
Good job 👍👍👍
I envious those that have a turbo trainer well done for getting out I only been cycling to work since December yet to go do a decent miles 6 miles is really low according to some of my friends 😢🤦♀️
Hey Joanne, your rides to work all add up. It’s all regular riding. Hello mum!
Really enjoying your content
And Good work Leonard your a better man than me I cannot cope with the cold 🥶 I did a ride from the cape of good hope back to Cape Town this time of year and absolutely amazing just watch out for the screaming baboons 🙊
From summer in Oz, hope you get those km up and up and up for South Africa …
Me too!p
Got 50+miles in yesterday. Coastal route with 30+mph headwind. Wsy tougher than Zwift 😂.....I only bought a Wahoo at Xmas and hate it.... Will just stick to MTB til Spring(unless its dry and I get RB out).
That was a scenic ride. I liked the wooded area on the back lane.
That’s my favourite bit too. I always thing it’s a little spooky
Great yes I have to start now to not easy in the winter to cycle ,but you are doing great
Yes! Thank you!
Excellent video Leonard, thank you. Quick question: What was that dual carriageway you were cycling alongside?
It was. It’s the Butser cutting on the A3 just south of a Petersfield.
Good to see you back out on the bike vlog Leonard. New kit and helmet?
All old kit. Been wearing the helmet a while but not worn the jersey for ages.
Hi Leonard, tried the Buriton - QE cycle path for the first time and hadn't appreciated that I was such a long drag up!!
Hey Pete, yes that bit up from Buriton up to the top is a real drag, isn’t it.
Keep at it with riding and a good diet😊 will help get you up the climbs ready 2024 spring
Greeting from sunny down under. I really enjoy your videos, seeing all the lovely English countryside. You are so lucky to have cycle paths, I have to share the roads I ride with log trucks, milk trucks and cars etc. Have you ever though of posting a map of your route you have ridden at the end of the videos. Would be interesting to see the route on a map. Cheers and best of luck in South Africa.
Thanks. My rides are al, on Strava, complete with maps.
Great video, good luck for Cape Town. I only can dream and ride on those locations on Rouvy.
I wonder what is your turbo trainer difficult level, I have heard it is at default 50% on swift. Power should be same but less gear changes, so it makes it too easy to crank.
On Zwift it is possible to set the level of difficulty. Mine is currently set to 50% but if I just want a ride with a constant, steady cadence I might reduce it to zero.
Keep up the good fight!
I'm 17 stone 7lbs. I've cycled 50 years and done all the usual stuff. Do we big lads break more components ie wheels, spokes etc. I always seem to.. Would interested to hear what others think.
This guy puts good videos together 👍🏻
It’s what he does for a living, free-lance.
He is a pro and always puts a lot of work into his videos with many angles and different shots.
Glad you liked it.
Yes like it very much. I wonder how u get all of those non riding shots, ur shits if yourself standing and talking, and shots if signposts, etc etc.
Must take much longer to complete a 20k ride getting on and off bike?
Sorry for typos can't edit.
Thank you very much for the video Leonard, your bike is a road bike or travel TRIms
Travel bike
😢Gravel bike
This particular bike is a gravel bike
Leonard - I'm struggling to find well made and good looking cycling clothing (especially winter jerseys) for larger framed folk. Rapha, Le Col and Castelli are a joke in this regard. Any tips? Thanks.
Try Fat Lad at the Back (Google it)
Try my store. The link is in the description
It's the potholes in the floodwater that get you as I have found out the hard way this winter.
Yes, take it easy through the floodwater!
I admire you so much!
Thanks Zygfryd. I still plan on cycling through Reading on my way to Oxford.
I had to miss Sun-Thu. this last week due to a cold. That's besides horrid rain and weather generally. I still would of missed some. First one of those since sometime in 2018, so I presume 5 1/2 years. I still got in some time on the stationary bike though every day. I'm still kind of congested from it, but I had a road bike ride yesterday and today stopped by for some groceries on the hybrid. A fairly nice day today too. Also got another road ride in the afternoon. Feeling plenty better today.
Glad you are getting back on the bike.
@@jollygoodvelo Yeah being sick is a drag. It's a very rare thing for me. That was for colds. Flu not since 1982. I consider myself immune to those, and Kung Flu too.
@@jollygoodveloI'd say that was the minimum for the sensible time being off of it. I see myself as being quite robust for health, and that is one of the reasons for feeling above a lot of the crap we've been ordered to believe in the last couple of years, but you have to have sense when it comes down to literally being sick, don't you?
from Tom Cuthbertson... "if you get out for a 2-3 hour ride, 2-3 times a week, you'll never slump to the point that a 2-3 hour ride is no fun "
It sounds as if England isn't enjoying particularly good weather this January. I almost hate to report that southside Virginia state, USA has had pretty nice weather especially the last five days or so (high 60s, low 70s F). I've been unable to take full advantage of it though. 😢
Keep going Leonard, watch that ice, and have a great time in South Africa.
I’m envious!
Hi mate, could you share a route gpx or something?
If you follow me on Strava you can download the GPX.
Nice effort! Every day after a sprained ankle is risky, be careful... remember exercise is great but it's pointless if we don't get on a healthy meal plan , and cutting back on the pints can't hurt either. Good luck with your training!
I’ve stopped drinking alcohol
Correct me if i'm wrong but the back tyre looked a bit soft, at the bottom of the wheel at least. You might have had an increase in rolling resistance just because you forgot to check the tyre pressure before you left. Just sayin👍. However i did watch the vlogg without my glasses but enjoyed it all the same. Good luck with your preparations for the trip to SA.
I’ve been using some new tyres; Shwable Marathon Plus and they seem to be really good at staying inflated. I check the pressure every ride and it seems to be fine. That said, I did notice a broken spoke the other day so that might be what you saw.
Where are your fenders/ mud guards Sir? Good luck with your training , have fun in South Africa .
On my other bike.
Looks summer! When You had -6C we had -26C.. (in north up to -44C) Did a 60km ride in a blizzard, warm -2C, at start of this week. It was also windy; 15-20 m/s and some roads wind had gathered dunes of snow over 30cm.. had to ”walk” through. Also one car which passed me; few minutes later it was upside down in a ditch.. driver, 80 year man, crawled out.. nothing bad happened because it was almost one meter snow where that car ”landed”! 😄Lovely trip for odd weather enthuastic like me.. 🤩
Today it was time to try not to fall.. ice, ice and ice. Using 42mm tires without any spikes.. yep, drivable. Infact pretty fun.. 🙃 You should try.. 😉
Anyway this winter never ends.. week and three months of snow.. and another two-three to go. Freaking breaking me.. 🤪
Sounds like your weather was pretty horrendous
Cool video.Is that a gravel bike are road bike?
It’s a gravel bike
@@jollygoodvelo i use a gravel bike too. They are great
It really is rather flat round there isn't it?. I went out today and did a loop of 27km with 670m of ascent, slightly more than the local average of 200m for every 10 km ridden. I find riding on the smart turbo is generally harder (or more intense) than riding on the roads where the frequent variations in gradient encourage changes in cadence and torque.
Not sure you could call the South Downs flat.
Hope you didn't find any ice
Stay safe
South Africa!! My neighbouring country
Come and say hello
@jollygoodvelo I'm planning to go there for bike fitting, we don't have one here though haven't set a date
Even in winter the scenery is worth it.
Glad you liked it.
Enjoy the tour, one of the greatest rides ever 😎
Got it in one!
How many kms are you planning to ride and how many days? Then I will be able to wish you luck.
The actual ride is 110 kms with 1600 metres of climbing so nothing desperate but at the moment it’s a tall ask for me.
It is a bit strange how some "gentle" climbs get to you while you breeze up many harder climbs.
“In for a penny … in for a Euro“ 🙄
Quite colorful for winter.
That just sounds so awfully wrong though! Personally I like that fact that England is distinct from Europe.
England is in Europe and I am European.
@@jollygoodvelo Bah! I don't know where you get that from. Europe is Europe and distinct. The British Isles are distinct, geographically, politically, historically, culturally, and for language. Is that supposed to be some trendy thing to say now? You don't sound like a Frog either Lenny. What do think Winston Churchill would of said about that? Eh?
@@derekjolly3680 Not at all. Look in any atlas an England is most definitely part of Europe. Up until a Jan 2020 I was a European citizen with a European passport. For me that has not changed. The English language is just a mix of Scandinavian and French so it’s not different at all.
@@derekjolly3680 I went to university in France and lived in Denmark. I spoke both languages plus English. One doesn’t necessarily have to sound like a French person speaking English to be European.
Love your cycling vlogs, Leonardo! I'm trying to man up to the colder temps (though avoiding ice), but that and the low, bright sun can make for an uncomfortable ride sometimes.
Hey Kevin, I was very surprised to see the ice even though the temperature was about +3c
Temperature and wind decides on if I ride on any given day but my rides are all under 8 miles.
Wind is a killer sometimes.
Good luck. We're proud of you!
Nah, thats not a mistake, it's an adventure!
I like your thinking.
I’ve gained 10 lbs over the holiday and need to ride more and stick with a plant based diet to lose it, but I’m still eating like crap
Good luck
Len if you want to shift the weight please look at the Carnivore diet. I have lost 73 pounds (just over 5 stone) in the past 7 months by applying this diet and other protocols to my life. I'm a 51-year-old guy from the north of the UK. I have also cured many of my ailments. My life has completely changed for the better. Shifting such a huge amount of weight has transformed my cycling and health for the better. I was battling a thyroid disorder and a sugar addiction. I have learned that diet is around 85% and exercise only 15% for results.
0:03 I've been cycling for 30 years and never have I done this. There's not just the point that it shows a bad example and thus tarnishes us all as lesser road users in the eyes of drivers, it's also extremely dangerous. If a motorbike or fast car came round the corner on your left entering via the first entrance it would not see any conflict on the relevant side of the circle and could run right over you. The same could happen from the right with a car entering expecting you to be over to the left. Not worth the 3 seconds it saves you really.
Huh?
@leonard m lee I think he refers to you going straight over the mini roudabout. I'd probably do the same on such a junction with nobody in sight.
@@harryvanrijn6366 Ah! I see he edited his original comment so it is a bit clearer.
Mini roundabouts are designed to be driven/ ridden over; that’s why they are painted in the ground and not raised above the surface of the road. (It’s in the Highway Code) Even though I did this I still looked in the correct direction for oncoming traffic and obeyed the rules of the road. If a fast car or motorbike was coming and not looking they still might of hit me regardless of me riding across or around the roundabout.
You remind me of Michael Palin
In for a penny, in for a pound.
I’m definitely for a Euro.
Len, Please stop eating stuff. Every year you suffer for your self-inflicted excesses. Please understand that you only need to look at food to put on weight.. regards Andy & Sue
Sadly, Andy, I am one of those people that needs to eat stuff from time to time.
Well done mate..I’m only 62 kg .cold kills me no matter what I wear..so the turbo trainer is getting slaughtered 😂😂👍👊