Love the drone shots - I haven't made it past Numerella yet so it's very cool to see what's out that way. If you head back out this way and need someone to go with let me know 😀
Haha. Cheers mate! Could be a nice swimming hole for you in Summer. If it ever happens I’ll let you know. You’re also welcome to tag along on any other trip! Hoping to do a few in Kosciusko these upcoming summer months. 👍
Haha! So random! I’ll probably get fined for it 🙄 I should have saved it for a group ride where I actually don’t tell anyone and just fly into camp. That would have had some genuine laughs 😂
Haha cheers mate! I have lots of ideas but struggling to find time. I’ve actually had some kitchen renovations happening the last 2 months which have been a disaster. The few spare weekends I had got eaten up by returning contractors. I was supposed to go away this weekend just gone but again this kitchen got in the way! Extremely frustrating! Anyway I have some trips planned and can’t wait. 👍
So glad I got the recommendation to follow you. You have a great eye, your editing skills are fantastic and your love of the natural environment is an inspiration. Cracker video mate.
Cheers mate, Appreciate it! I was a bit disappointed I had to film a heap from home but the way the trip went I wasn’t really sure what to say to the camera at the time. Many more trips to come, Thanks for watching 👍
Great video I loved watching it, and love your old Raleigh, I have resurrected a 2003 ish Raleigh hard tail ex my youngest son which we bought him new, low ks and now only about to replace the original brake blocks, I will leave it standard 26 inch though, my first venture off a roadie and now hooked
Cheers mate! The old Raleigh is great. So great I just bought another one 😂 No idea what the age of this one is but I saw it cheap and couldn’t help myself. I think I’ve got a problem! Enjoy the ride mate!
G'day Tim 🤠 Loved knowing a bit of the back story, it really up-ed my appreciation for the vid. Love the drop Bars and mate that motor bike bag looks AWESOME 👍 almost every add-on on my monster was never intended for bike use😄 Your story time line and genuine consideration to showcase the best with the worst gives a sense of your true grit under that awesome smiles. How good is riding in the wind, aaaaaaah Had some shockers myself. Top notch mate Paul (P.T)🏅
I’ve had some nasty head winds and it would have broken Mitch. I’m sure of that 😂 Surprisingly the video didn’t seem that windy. I had my microphone turned down and was talking loudly to make up for it so the strong wind noise wasn’t to bad. It would also come and go in patches! Either way I had a good time and plenty of laughs not caught in camera! Can’t wait for the next trip! 👍
I actually couldn’t really remember the terrain but for years I wanted to go back. I could remember the trig, a lookout somewhere on the left (not sure if we road far enough) and some smooth fire trails down the bottom that where awesome on the dirt bike! I also remember an overgrown track up to the trig, I was surprised when I saw the car width tracks heading up!
You have a strong back mate, you carried the backpack even though you had an empty rear rack🤣🤣🤣BTW, you could use a more diplomatic description on your brother😁😁
It’s from carrying my brother for all these years 😜 Nah, got to keep the camera safe. I just got a new tent and my recent sleeping bag upgrade packs smaller too! I think I’m at the point I could go without a backpack but I do like the camelback and using my body as suspension for my camera gear! When I eventually do a smooth gravel ride I’ll do a trip without the backpack! Promise 🤫
Just found your channel and loving it, especially the snowy huts which I just watched. This drone beer delivery was epic. Has Bentspoke sent you those beers yet 😂
Good content Buddy. Watched all your stuff now and to be honest, your videos have inspired Myself and my Cousin to take a bikepacking trip into Long Plain in the next month or so. Keep them coming Mate.
Awesome mate! I’m heading back down early November and can’t wait. You will love it. I won’t be at long plain but somewhere down there searching for huts 😂 cheers!
Spewing we didn’t ride it! The bike is feeling good but I did end up doing a decent loop around the city and my neck was getting sore from looking up. I think the bars are a little low! I need to try drops so I’ve got the option of the hoods! I just want your bike actually 😂
I took my MTB/Gravel bike on the spring cycle last weekend and had the same problem with the neck after and hour or so (with the corner bar knockoffs). They feel great but i think i'd prefer them up a little higher for longer rides.
I’m assuming you saw the build video? I have to have mine really low as the steerer tube isn’t long enough. I could get a different stem but the one I installed already points up a bit. As you said it feels awesome though, just starts to hurt the neck after a long ride! I’m not sure what I’m going to do now! I still wouldn’t mind trying actual drop bars so you have the proper hood position and the drops. I got another frame I might try them on 😂 (yes I have a problem)
Thanks mate, I’ll take any advice I can get! I think you’re right though, I will definitely build up to a ride like this. Just don’t expect any more acting from me haha.
Cheers Mate, The rack is the Surly front rack. It was the first Bikepacking related bit off gear I bought because a few years earlier I was given some pannier bags. I stopped using it because the pannier bags were way to big and I found it clunky to strap smaller bags too. If I was to buy a front rack again I'd probably go something smaller that still has the fork legs exposed for cargo cages. I do like the look of the Surly rack when empty though 😃I put the rack back on because my handlebar roll didn't work with those corner bars! surlybikes.com/parts/front_rack
Loving your channel, getting loads of inspiration for my upcoming bikepacking trips! Could you tell me what bars you're using on the bike? Are they the Moloko? Also have a question about the GPS units that you are using? What battery life do you get out of that?
Cheers mate! I’m currently on route to another trip as I type and this comment got me excited! The bars are a copy of the Surly Corner bar. I found I got a stiff neck from looking up so much, I think they sit a bit low. They would be nice on a bike with a longer steerer tube that you could raise the bars but unfortunately I can’t do that. My GPS is a Garmin Touch 25. I’ve had it for years and have different experiences with battery life. I use it on my dirt bike as well and if I have it full brightness on all the time using it to follow trails it uses heaps of battery. On these bikepacking trips we move a lot slower and I have it on screen saver mode which turns the screen off. This mode I can normally get 2 days out of it using rechargeable AA’s. Longer if I use Lithiums. If I need to use the GPS a lot it will start using more power. I normally carry a spare set of AA batteries.
@@advanturest That's awesome! I'm starting my Goldfields track ride around the 13th (I've got two weeks off, but will do the ride in 5-6days weather dependant) Do you have a link to the knock off bars? I've been looking at the Moloko but man they'd cost me as much as I paid for the whole bike!! 🤣 Just after posting my comment you talked about the bars in the video too!! 🤣 😅 🤣 Thanks for the info on the Garmin, that's really good to know - especially about the AA batteries! I've recently got a power bank for my phone, but I really want a secondary source for navigation. Plus I've got spare AA batteries for my headlamp too, so a couple of sets would be good fail over if things went wrong. I've started dropping as much weight as I can across my camp stuff too, so good to watch you doing that in the vid with your new bikepack bags as well. I'm going to try a light tarp & bivy setup, so will see how that goes....probably wet!! 🤣 Hope this trip is a ripper! Looking forward to the next video!
You’re absolutely right, the food and the beers also don’t taste as good when you have driven in. I nearly didn’t make this video because of it but I liked the shots at the start to much so continued with it!
Clever bit with the drone beer delivery. Epic. Cheers!
Top notch video mate.. loved the flying beer😂😂😂😂
Haha, pretty random idea but it was fun! Especially when the wind gusts hit 😂
Cheers 👍
Very chuffed to find a new channel to watch. Thanks for the time and effort put into your videos!
Thank you and not a problem, I find a lot of joy playing with the camera so it doesn’t feel like effort. Always excited for the next adventure. 👍
Random goodness ! Another great film
It definitely was random! Good to get out and about though 😀
Loved this mini doco and I (almost) believed your acting skills!
Haha thanks, still makes me cringe watching it 😂
Love the drone shots - I haven't made it past Numerella yet so it's very cool to see what's out that way. If you head back out this way and need someone to go with let me know 😀
Haha. Cheers mate! Could be a nice swimming hole for you in Summer. If it ever happens I’ll let you know. You’re also welcome to tag along on any other trip! Hoping to do a few in Kosciusko these upcoming summer months. 👍
Loved the drone beers bit!
Haha! So random! I’ll probably get fined for it 🙄
I should have saved it for a group ride where I actually don’t tell anyone and just fly into camp. That would have had some genuine laughs 😂
Might hit it up next month. Thanks for the vid.
In my humble opinion, you don't produce enough content. I understand you're busy, and all that, but the more the better.
Haha cheers mate! I have lots of ideas but struggling to find time. I’ve actually had some kitchen renovations happening the last 2 months which have been a disaster. The few spare weekends I had got eaten up by returning contractors. I was supposed to go away this weekend just gone but again this kitchen got in the way! Extremely frustrating! Anyway I have some trips planned and can’t wait. 👍
@@advanturest Looking forward to it.
So glad I got the recommendation to follow you. You have a great eye, your editing skills are fantastic and your love of the natural environment is an inspiration. Cracker video mate.
Cheers mate, Appreciate it! I was a bit disappointed I had to film a heap from home but the way the trip went I wasn’t really sure what to say to the camera at the time. Many more trips to come, Thanks for watching 👍
Great video I loved watching it, and love your old Raleigh, I have resurrected a 2003 ish Raleigh hard tail ex my youngest son which we bought him new, low ks and now only about to replace the original brake blocks, I will leave it standard 26 inch though, my first venture off a roadie and now hooked
Cheers mate! The old Raleigh is great. So great I just bought another one 😂
No idea what the age of this one is but I saw it cheap and couldn’t help myself. I think I’ve got a problem!
Enjoy the ride mate!
Bit of beau on the desk there!
Good Pickup!
I just flicked through this video again and I could only see the corner of the book. I’m impressed 😁
G'day Tim 🤠
Loved knowing a bit of the back story, it really up-ed my appreciation for the vid.
Love the drop Bars and mate that motor bike bag looks AWESOME 👍 almost every add-on on my monster was never intended for bike use😄
Your story time line and genuine consideration to showcase the best with the worst gives a sense of your true grit under that awesome smiles.
How good is riding in the wind, aaaaaaah
Had some shockers myself.
Top notch mate
Paul (P.T)🏅
I’ve had some nasty head winds and it would have broken Mitch. I’m sure of that 😂 Surprisingly the video didn’t seem that windy. I had my microphone turned down and was talking loudly to make up for it so the strong wind noise wasn’t to bad. It would also come and go in patches! Either way I had a good time and plenty of laughs not caught in camera!
Can’t wait for the next trip! 👍
I always loved riding down there, it has great terrain and spectacular scenery.
I actually couldn’t really remember the terrain but for years I wanted to go back. I could remember the trig, a lookout somewhere on the left (not sure if we road far enough) and some smooth fire trails down the bottom that where awesome on the dirt bike! I also remember an overgrown track up to the trig, I was surprised when I saw the car width tracks heading up!
As ever, another fantastic video. A great location to explore! #DroneBeers was epic!
Haha thanks Dougie! Such a random idea 😂
You have a strong back mate, you carried the backpack even though you had an empty rear rack🤣🤣🤣BTW, you could use a more diplomatic description on your brother😁😁
It’s from carrying my brother for all these years 😜
Nah, got to keep the camera safe. I just got a new tent and my recent sleeping bag upgrade packs smaller too! I think I’m at the point I could go without a backpack but I do like the camelback and using my body as suspension for my camera gear!
When I eventually do a smooth gravel ride I’ll do a trip without the backpack! Promise 🤫
Come on Bentspoke send Tim some beers :) His fans will buy more.
You tell em Lisa 😂
Just found your channel and loving it, especially the snowy huts which I just watched. This drone beer delivery was epic. Has Bentspoke sent you those beers yet 😂
Dude i was riding in steel cap boots, give me a break 😂😂😂
Had to have been better than the shoes I wore around Vietnam 😂
@@advanturest haha
Mitch, was that you slacking off and following Tim in the car @ 18:00.
@@mickellis8747 sure was. It has come to my attention that I am not bike fit 😂
@@mickellis8747 haha, you nailed it!
Though you were in Ukraine with drink drone.
Great video!
friend~so super content,
Cheers mate!
Good content Buddy. Watched all your stuff now and to be honest, your videos have inspired Myself and my Cousin to take a bikepacking trip into Long Plain in the next month or so. Keep them coming Mate.
Awesome mate! I’m heading back down early November and can’t wait. You will love it. I won’t be at long plain but somewhere down there searching for huts 😂 cheers!
@@advanturest awesome Mate. Spent many years in the High Country, but hardly anytime in that part of the world. Safe travels Buddy.
Cracking area Tim. The old bike is really starting to look like a gravel monster!
Spewing we didn’t ride it! The bike is feeling good but I did end up doing a decent loop around the city and my neck was getting sore from looking up. I think the bars are a little low! I need to try drops so I’ve got the option of the hoods! I just want your bike actually 😂
@@advanturest we need to organise another ride soon!
@@1200cjh absolutely, I just got a new tent yesterday. An expensive one so I need to go on as many trips as possible 😂
@@advanturest and yes, the ghost grappler is super nice!
I took my MTB/Gravel bike on the spring cycle last weekend and had the same problem with the neck after and hour or so (with the corner bar knockoffs). They feel great but i think i'd prefer them up a little higher for longer rides.
I’m assuming you saw the build video? I have to have mine really low as the steerer tube isn’t long enough. I could get a different stem but the one I installed already points up a bit. As you said it feels awesome though, just starts to hurt the neck after a long ride! I’m not sure what I’m going to do now! I still wouldn’t mind trying actual drop bars so you have the proper hood position and the drops. I got another frame I might try them on 😂 (yes I have a problem)
Crap forgot to add
AND the Oscars go to (drum roll) Tim and Mitch 🏆🏆
PS Mitchell "little and often not lots and occasionally" gets ya Bike Fit😄
Haha, So bad! 😂
Thanks mate, I’ll take any advice I can get! I think you’re right though, I will definitely build up to a ride like this. Just don’t expect any more acting from me haha.
I would have bet lots of money it was Helen Hunt hahaha.
Haha, I was sure of it! I’d put money on them being the same person haha
It's a hollywood conspiracy.
Another brilliant video 👍👍👍
What front pannier rack are you using? Cheers
Cheers Mate, The rack is the Surly front rack. It was the first Bikepacking related bit off gear I bought because a few years earlier I was given some pannier bags. I stopped using it because the pannier bags were way to big and I found it clunky to strap smaller bags too. If I was to buy a front rack again I'd probably go something smaller that still has the fork legs exposed for cargo cages. I do like the look of the Surly rack when empty though 😃I put the rack back on because my handlebar roll didn't work with those corner bars!
surlybikes.com/parts/front_rack
@@advanturest cheers. Thats interesting to hear about your experience with the rack 👍
Loving your channel, getting loads of inspiration for my upcoming bikepacking trips!
Could you tell me what bars you're using on the bike? Are they the Moloko? Also have a question about the GPS units that you are using? What battery life do you get out of that?
Cheers mate! I’m currently on route to another trip as I type and this comment got me excited! The bars are a copy of the Surly Corner bar. I found I got a stiff neck from looking up so much, I think they sit a bit low. They would be nice on a bike with a longer steerer tube that you could raise the bars but unfortunately I can’t do that. My GPS is a Garmin Touch 25. I’ve had it for years and have different experiences with battery life. I use it on my dirt bike as well and if I have it full brightness on all the time using it to follow trails it uses heaps of battery.
On these bikepacking trips we move a lot slower and I have it on screen saver mode which turns the screen off. This mode I can normally get 2 days out of it using rechargeable AA’s. Longer if I use Lithiums. If I need to use the GPS a lot it will start using more power. I normally carry a spare set of AA batteries.
@@advanturest That's awesome! I'm starting my Goldfields track ride around the 13th (I've got two weeks off, but will do the ride in 5-6days weather dependant)
Do you have a link to the knock off bars? I've been looking at the Moloko but man they'd cost me as much as I paid for the whole bike!! 🤣 Just after posting my comment you talked about the bars in the video too!! 🤣 😅 🤣
Thanks for the info on the Garmin, that's really good to know - especially about the AA batteries! I've recently got a power bank for my phone, but I really want a secondary source for navigation. Plus I've got spare AA batteries for my headlamp too, so a couple of sets would be good fail over if things went wrong.
I've started dropping as much weight as I can across my camp stuff too, so good to watch you doing that in the vid with your new bikepack bags as well. I'm going to try a light tarp & bivy setup, so will see how that goes....probably wet!! 🤣
Hope this trip is a ripper! Looking forward to the next video!
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Driving into those areas is always a let down,when the plan was to ride. Doesn’t really give the same sense of adventure.
You’re absolutely right, the food and the beers also don’t taste as good when you have driven in. I nearly didn’t make this video because of it but I liked the shots at the start to much so continued with it!