The best place in England to ride a gravel bike

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  • @stephena1639
    @stephena1639 4 роки тому +63

    I have been in a real bad depression recently but finding your videos and your enthusiasm has snapped me out of it, I have a new gravel bike coming next Friday and I cannot wait to get out , thank you!

    • @JulietElliottsChannel
      @JulietElliottsChannel  4 роки тому +8

      So sorry to hear you've been feeling down but so glad I've helped entertain you. Enjoy your new bike!

    • @EternalInfusion
      @EternalInfusion 4 роки тому +5

      Depressions are healthy , it helps you to fix something you were doing wrong.

    • @stephena1639
      @stephena1639 4 роки тому +19

      well received new bike, after several attempts got one wheel tubeless and had to get out for a ride in Wentwood Forest Wales, i cannot stop grinning, the first time in ages! things are definitely looking up

    • @petersharkey5510
      @petersharkey5510 4 роки тому +2

      Enjoy Stephen and all the best. Keep the smiling and the miles!

    • @LTPottenger
      @LTPottenger 4 роки тому

      DHA+EPA

  • @michaelwhalen7154
    @michaelwhalen7154 4 роки тому +6

    I must admit that your pure joy of riding is infectious. I love the way your personality and enthusiasm naturally come through on your videos. Makes them entertaining and a joy to watch. Thank you! Keep on riding!!! 👊🏻

  • @danielschaaf7523
    @danielschaaf7523 4 роки тому +4

    I live in the Dallas TX area and have a good friend, James, who lives in Seaford. Almost every year I head over and James takes me to a different part of England each year for some road riding. About 4 years ago we spent nearly a week in the Peak District (followed by nearly a week in the Yorkshire Moors). This video brings back such good memories and some of it even looks familiar. The Peak District is one of my all time favorites in England, along with Dartmoor National Park! Awesome riding in many parts of England that most tourists don't get to see on a bike! Thanks for your great videos and the sunniest disposition!!

  • @Grunge_Cycling
    @Grunge_Cycling 4 роки тому +19

    So glad that I'm going to school in the UK this year. I'm definitely gonna bring my gravel bike with me.

    • @82vitt
      @82vitt 4 роки тому +3

      Don't forget to bring a solid D-lock with you.

  • @Bigsbeee
    @Bigsbeee 4 роки тому

    As a kid age 13 (1976) I used to ride with Stretford Wheelers every Sunday . We went to watch Hill Climb champs few times .. I remember on Sunday we rode up Winnats Pass. From then on I respected the skinny climber's in our club ! Only found this channel today and I LOVE it !

  • @Tallp15
    @Tallp15 4 роки тому +22

    Without fail your videos bring a smile to my face and make me want to get out on my bike!!! Keep it up Juliet!

    • @JulietElliottsChannel
      @JulietElliottsChannel  4 роки тому +2

      Love that!

    • @MrNovo19
      @MrNovo19 4 роки тому

      Love the video. What are you like? Riding no hands, on gravel, holding a camera. Wicked. 😋😁

  • @ranxxerox6407
    @ranxxerox6407 3 роки тому +1

    I cycled up Winnats Pass on my touring bike with pannier bags (training run for OGGLE), you can always enjoy the views when cycling at a slower pace :-)

    • @JulietElliottsChannel
      @JulietElliottsChannel  3 роки тому

      Totally true!! I sometimes forget to do this on my road bike as I’m so focused on going fast 🙈

  • @imrnwhd
    @imrnwhd 4 роки тому +1

    ' Wow...the scenes in this one, breathtaking! And not a human in sight! Thank you for taking us on this ride.

  • @geem4973
    @geem4973 4 роки тому +1

    So glad I found this channel,I’m getting back into fitness and cycling after years of very poor health,love this lady

  • @Bravo_Alpha
    @Bravo_Alpha 4 роки тому +1

    Even in a suburb I deal with a ton of traffic here in the US. Thanks for sharing your beautiful country side bike ride.

  • @another3997
    @another3997 3 роки тому +1

    Castleton is a great place. The views from the top of Mam Tor are absolutely fantastic. Cycling up Winnats Pass would be my idea of hell... it's bloody steep and goes on forever! I've not cycled round there, but I've done hundreds of walks in the Peak District, including Castleton, and Winnats is awe inspiring to look at, but not to walk up. 😁 Nice video.

  • @Nif339
    @Nif339 4 роки тому +1

    Right on my doorstep, hiked most of those but not that bridleway. Will try and find it on sunday 👍

  • @GazzaView123
    @GazzaView123 4 роки тому

    That section of broken road that you pointed to at 3:52, is a great little drop-off on a mountain bike!

  • @NailyHaley
    @NailyHaley Рік тому

    I’m glad that you stopped to admire the donkeys, I would have done the same 😄 winnats pass is now on my must go to list

  • @philrowley3063
    @philrowley3063 4 роки тому +4

    Looked an awesome place to ride. I don’t live too far away and never knew you could go through the gates. I really must make an effort to get up there soon. Can you share the route @juliet ?

  • @whssy
    @whssy 4 роки тому

    Poo and the Peak District are inseparable. Good to see my old MTB routes from the early 90s on your video, back when MTBs were less off-road capable than a modern GB. Live in Denmark now and really miss the Peaks....
    What a great ride this was - stopped when you felt like it, enjoyed the moment. Zen. How it should be.

  • @redjalapeno5714
    @redjalapeno5714 4 роки тому +9

    What a ride! That looks like the total Zen experience! And you got kinda lost, and thought about food, I mean...that's a ride!
    That downhill at the end, beautiful!

  • @chasc2389
    @chasc2389 4 роки тому +1

    Epic and the broken road looked post-apocalyptic ! The skies looked very moody. Glad the rain held off and hope your dinner was still there to enjoy👍🏽

  • @FreshAyers
    @FreshAyers 4 роки тому +1

    Watched this about half a dozen times now, I want to give it another thumbs-up! Super area, love the descent of Winnats. Done the broken road a couple of time s in the opposite direction but on MTB's. Great video, might have to watch it again! 👍🙂🚴

  • @adam-wy8hv
    @adam-wy8hv 2 роки тому

    A view that refreshes the eye and makes the soul happy

  • @TheDoctorhuw
    @TheDoctorhuw 4 роки тому

    Lived in the peaks for 30 odd years and I’m still finding new bits of off road as well as amazing tarmac just a few Km from my house. I just thank my lucky stars every weekend!

  • @seanscott7120
    @seanscott7120 4 роки тому

    Epic, no cars, just nature and riding.Looks so fun. Nice.

  • @Filthy_Rich_556
    @Filthy_Rich_556 Рік тому +1

    What a beautiful country

  • @mickeythedogdeane
    @mickeythedogdeane 4 роки тому

    Your video inspired me to get up off my backside and go out for a ride. Just back from a fantastic 50 miler - thank you 😁👍

  • @BartAnderson_writer
    @BartAnderson_writer 4 роки тому

    Watched many of David's videos ... fascinating to see how couples adopt each other's expressions, speech patterns, gestures

  • @PumpkinVillage
    @PumpkinVillage 4 роки тому

    Your enthusiasm is contagious. Loved the video. Every time I get on my bike I'm smiling. People who don't ride don't know what they are missing. The poo and mud on your legs are just gravel beauty treatments.😁 Take care and stay safe,Al

  • @adam-wy8hv
    @adam-wy8hv 2 роки тому

    The weather looks beautiful I like it

  • @indigomontoya8392
    @indigomontoya8392 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you so much for sharing such a wonderful ride. It brighten my day!!

  • @justjase1576
    @justjase1576 3 роки тому +1

    This looks awesome! I had planned a road bike ride around Winnats pass in a loop, but now you pointed out that gravel track just to the right of it, I am planning on doing that instead! I've been training so hard on the road I fancied something different. I will check this ride out on your strava profile, thanks!

  • @erinohagain9841
    @erinohagain9841 4 роки тому +1

    Watching your videos inspire my partner and I so much. Once Covid has lifted a bit ( we are in California) we want to come ride some gravel in England!!! Thank You for your videos Juliet!!

    • @JulietElliottsChannel
      @JulietElliottsChannel  4 роки тому +1

      That’s awesome! It’s great here but I love it in cali, you’re very lucky!

  • @stephenmalta2906
    @stephenmalta2906 4 роки тому

    Julia! Loved watching your bike build and a couple of adventures. I just made my first video on my Marin Headlands 2 filmed next to the Golden Gate Bridge! Got a Strava KOM and had so much fun recording, hope you enjoy!! Look forward to following more of your adventures.

  • @wildmetro6143
    @wildmetro6143 4 роки тому

    Beautiful countryside, thanks for sharing the smiles & miles.

  • @BillEdwards0220
    @BillEdwards0220 4 роки тому

    Your energy and gravel spirit is electrifying Thank you!!

  • @garypostell5268
    @garypostell5268 3 роки тому

    Absolutely beautiful roads and gravel as well ! 🚴🏼‍♀️

  • @mariadigiovanni1168
    @mariadigiovanni1168 4 роки тому +3

    Beautiful! Incredible stone walls!

  • @GeorgeDownsVideo
    @GeorgeDownsVideo 4 роки тому

    I don’t normally comment on UA-cam videos but this was brilliant. I was born in Derbyshire and miss those roads. Keep on posting videos! Your rides are great to watch!

  • @kaatdebusscher4522
    @kaatdebusscher4522 4 роки тому +5

    Laughed out loud at the "because Strava" comment. It's hilarious cause it's true.
    Sometimes I decide not to upload my ride to Strava before I leave, because I want to enjoy the scenery. It makes for a whole different experience on the bike..

  • @sw1neymtb89
    @sw1neymtb89 4 роки тому

    I've just got into gravel biking, hadn't considered the Peaks on it, I'm only 35 miles away (Notts)and would normally go on the XC. The bottom of the broken road is my starting point for my favourite Peaks loop, lord's seat, roych and down Jacob's ladder. A couple of us are heading up there in the next few weeks to tick off the cancelled BHF challenge.

  • @mickinmerton8053
    @mickinmerton8053 4 роки тому

    When I was a young keen cyclist Winnats Pass was gravel and Mam Tor was still open. After your video I want to go back!

  • @holisticallyginger3824
    @holisticallyginger3824 4 роки тому +2

    Love this!! Such beautiful countryside and you always make me smile with your adventures! Thank you xx

  • @davidcalder8210
    @davidcalder8210 3 роки тому +1

    What a brilliant video jules 1 of your best you are so happy in the saddle if you cannot promote someone to go get out on there bike then nobody will 👍 Hope your dinner wasn’t too cold 😝David

  • @dgreenfrog
    @dgreenfrog 4 роки тому

    Missed out on a good cycle to there as from Manchester then via Stockport but turn off up to Hayfield then Glossop ' now I have seen your clip it looks inviting might skip the donkey though, nice clip Juliet

  • @rmbibbe
    @rmbibbe 4 роки тому

    Thank you thank you thank you for that closing shot. AMAZING.

  • @Fishd1
    @Fishd1 4 роки тому +1

    Looks like a great ride.... there's so much scope for gravel riding here it's crazy. Going to try that old road soon... not going anywhere near Winnats Pass, that road is crazy!

  • @KBBMX
    @KBBMX 4 роки тому +1

    You picked a great day..... Its usually blowin a hooley up there..... 👌

  • @and1111000
    @and1111000 4 роки тому +1

    I'm glad I came across this channel.

  • @TheTrakker
    @TheTrakker 4 роки тому

    I've not been to England. But if I ever get there, I'll need you to be my guide. That was awesome!!! I would probably miss dinner as well. It was worth it.
    Thank you for sharing that.

  • @ewillia007
    @ewillia007 4 роки тому

    I've been binge watching episodes of Time Team for the past few weeks and I was stoked when they went for a dig in the drained reservoir near Dartmoor! The landscape and history of Devon is so fascinating ⛰

    • @Piplodocus
      @Piplodocus 4 роки тому

      Early this year I binge watched nearly all the different series over a number of weeks. 🙂

  • @j.s.3113
    @j.s.3113 4 роки тому +1

    Would love to be there from Arizona on my Diverge, but we have a lunatic President and Governor, but when this is over, here I come. Beautiful riding, Marin is also a lovely area, and a beautiful bike, Juliet is an inspiration.

  • @CogumeloMagico28
    @CogumeloMagico28 4 роки тому +1

    contagious smile gets me everytime, never change my beautiful cycling friend :)

  • @tonystrange7224
    @tonystrange7224 4 роки тому

    Got to love a bike video that has great scenery, loads of gravel and a Donkey 😃

  • @garypostell5268
    @garypostell5268 3 роки тому

    Outstanding views

  • @richardmiddleton7770
    @richardmiddleton7770 4 роки тому

    Google Castleton Caroussel, not done it myself but plan on doing it one day on my cyclocross bike.

  • @jeffreyrule8143
    @jeffreyrule8143 4 роки тому

    Thanks for having us along. Ride On.

  • @fanisound
    @fanisound 4 роки тому +1

    I've just discovered your channel ! I was so happy to watch your video, what a good energy ! Greetings from Belgium !

  • @davidhazelton5370
    @davidhazelton5370 4 роки тому

    While you're up here @julietelliott you should explore East of the Peaks on your gravel bike if you can. Miles of true gravel and flowing bridleways

  • @philipnash8414
    @philipnash8414 4 роки тому

    7:40 “because you know...... Strava!” Cracked me up.
    Probs because, it’s late and I can’t sleep due to recovering from a knee op. But got these vlogs to keep me going till I’m back on the road. P.s loved the ride and swim one! Def gonna try that out!

  • @colinthompson5881
    @colinthompson5881 4 роки тому +1

    Love the Peak District and it is a great place for gravel. Nick Craig did a good route from Hayfield in MBR a while back, still on web and well worth it. Cracking vid, and glad it’s not just me tells sheep no need to move and stops for friendly donkeys 😂

  • @grgprincipe
    @grgprincipe 3 роки тому

    I miss cool urban fixie Juliet. A series of urban escapades please! Maybe show how are fixie riders now compared to 10 years ago.

  • @kimgaugemusic
    @kimgaugemusic 4 роки тому

    I'm really enjoying the scenery on this, especially so because I've totally bonked myself out over the last couple of weeks, and can't move a muscle. Edit that: that last bit of road in the mountains was spectacular! You're so lucky to be near scenery like that. Very jealous. Thanks for posting!

  • @unseon1312
    @unseon1312 4 роки тому

    Wow... lovely nature on your way.... I would love to ride a bicycle over there

  • @mod-l3e
    @mod-l3e 4 роки тому

    I wish I had know about all those lovely places you show us, back in a day when I was living in the UK. Now i think I need to add the West Country back to my bucket list... much appreciated (:

    • @mickinmerton8053
      @mickinmerton8053 4 роки тому

      That vid was Derbyshire in the north of England .... Nearly :-)

    • @mod-l3e
      @mod-l3e 4 роки тому

      @@mickinmerton8053 huh... my bad and thank you for the clarification! yet another place I should visit (:

  • @adam-wy8hv
    @adam-wy8hv 2 роки тому

    I love the British countryside fresh air and peaceful place 👌

  • @andrewburgess2191
    @andrewburgess2191 4 роки тому +6

    As an Australian who lived in London for three years, I miss the beautiful countryside everyday. You would be amazed at how many Poms don't know what they have on their doorstep, be it a few hours away. Keep up the great 'work'.

    • @kaatdebusscher4522
      @kaatdebusscher4522 4 роки тому +1

      LOL
      Am I the only Belgian who knows what "Poms" stands for? :D

    • @gvnrchmnd
      @gvnrchmnd 4 роки тому

      Can we swap? Bored of riding in the rain 99.6% of the time. Prefer a dusty bike to a muddy one.

    • @richardh7774
      @richardh7774 4 роки тому

      lived in london in the 80ies, used to scoot up to the peak district to hike at the weeknd when I could , good times.

  • @chrisnumnuts8671
    @chrisnumnuts8671 2 роки тому

    so thats what the mount tore road looks like after the land slide where the hand gliders glide from. not ridden that since the land slide long long time a go

  • @endatheworld
    @endatheworld 4 роки тому

    Wow the peak district looks great. So is the pedalEd gear. Super nice 👌

  • @chrishardy6944
    @chrishardy6944 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the video, I've just recently moved near the Peak District and was wondering what type of bike to get. Gravel seams the way to go!

  • @KevinSimpson_576
    @KevinSimpson_576 4 роки тому

    I Love, love loved that video Juliet. You made your ride look such fun and the scenery is absolutely beautiful.

  • @perkelele
    @perkelele 4 роки тому

    I love your helmet. The matte gray looks great

  • @gazzervw
    @gazzervw 4 роки тому +1

    What a Great place to ride 👍

  • @ExileTheKnightsOfMaltaNow
    @ExileTheKnightsOfMaltaNow 4 роки тому

    Thank you UA-cam suggested this and I'm a new subscriber. I didn't get to do any riding while I was in England mostly in the Southeast and some in the Southwest. Not up your way so thank you for the lovely tour. If you feel so inclined have a look at my electric bicycle drawn four wheel farm wagon framed bicycle camper. Works for groceries too. Castleton was rather deserted I guess everybody was already having dinner? LOL I assume there's a castle around there and that you've probably already shown it to us? I feel compelled to go digging through your thumbnails now... Cheers ears

  • @lancebuck4038
    @lancebuck4038 4 роки тому

    You’ve captured the essence of gravel. So fun. Great video.

  • @waedjradi
    @waedjradi 4 роки тому

    One of my favorite bike channels.
    Thanks, Juliet!

  • @barryf1966
    @barryf1966 2 роки тому

    Looks lovely -fuel stops are all part of the ride

  • @benjaminzachwieja8133
    @benjaminzachwieja8133 4 роки тому +2

    2 hours post, there are 24 comments and 1.4K views. Awesome, for better days and great places to ride. Thank you!

  • @stephenjeffreys4219
    @stephenjeffreys4219 4 роки тому +1

    What a great ride - thanks for taking us along. Would be great to do some of it (the less scary bits) as a night ride

  • @tomchad7
    @tomchad7 3 роки тому

    you are so joyful!!

  • @balduinoiv5268
    @balduinoiv5268 4 роки тому +1

    Great view of the english countryside mate, kind regards from Colombia 🇨🇴.

  • @randyjorgensen8363
    @randyjorgensen8363 4 роки тому

    Easily my favorite video that you’ve ever made! I would love to see you do videos like this FOREVER 😼. Ok, that was a bit forceful, but you get what I mean. Best of luck during your recovery!!!

  • @greghart6310
    @greghart6310 Рік тому

    Moving to northern UK next year, cant wait to explore (read: get lost in) this area myself

  • @washgate
    @washgate 3 роки тому +1

    What a great video

  • @bikepackingadventure7913
    @bikepackingadventure7913 4 роки тому +1

    What a loverly ride 🙂

  • @loxley9941
    @loxley9941 4 роки тому

    Gonna try this route out at week end, I love living In Sheffield with Castletown only 20 mins away

    • @jamiemitchell6265
      @jamiemitchell6265 4 роки тому

      You live THAT close to “Castleton” and don’t know how to spell it 🥴😂

  • @R0B75
    @R0B75 4 роки тому

    Having recently got gravel bikes my partner and I (we're roadies) are having fun on local routes at the moment, but planning a Peak District gravel ride soon, so I will pinching some of your routes as we're not far away.

  • @spookmore
    @spookmore 4 роки тому

    I ride a MTB E bike,after a lot of years riding MTB ,Cromoly,Carbon,I love the E bikes ..and places I can get to..love this women she so positive..great attitude...Good on her amazing..Lady..

  • @franckgallet3373
    @franckgallet3373 4 роки тому

    love your trip, very nice places ! thank you for sharing your experiences

  • @davestrauss8015
    @davestrauss8015 4 роки тому +2

    Nice route 👍🏻

  • @hiro111
    @hiro111 4 роки тому +1

    Amazing views!

  • @johnnydoe66
    @johnnydoe66 4 роки тому

    Twice in one day where I have seen Winnats Pass on UA-cam, your channel and Katie Kookabura's (She was doing an effort up the climb).
    Absolutely beautiful there, wish my areas had more natural beauty like that.

  • @TerryNutkins3
    @TerryNutkins3 4 роки тому

    Actually heading this way at the weekend, doing a 70 mile gravel loop coming up through Chesterfield

  • @user-qp6vg9ho8u
    @user-qp6vg9ho8u 4 роки тому

    The green fields and stone walls 💓

  • @robonkenhout7965
    @robonkenhout7965 4 роки тому

    Random observations, your personality is intoxicating, beautiful landscape, it’s good to know they’re are others just as nuts about cycling. (just for the fun of it!). Keep at it!

  • @kennymacm3031
    @kennymacm3031 4 роки тому

    Deep joy, and the occasional music too kind of suits the mood.

  • @chrisphillips5630
    @chrisphillips5630 4 роки тому

    Fab vlog Juliet. Epic scenery. I live in Belper just skirting the Peaks I echo your indulgence in the awe inspiring vistas. Could you possibly share the route I am salivating watching your vlog. cheers

  • @thomasfadrus6254
    @thomasfadrus6254 4 роки тому +38

    Fun fact: Here in Austria we call mudguards ”Kotflügel“ which literally
    translates into ”poowings“. 😉

    • @richardh7774
      @richardh7774 4 роки тому

      Love that.......... in north america they are Fenders which is really lame ;)

  • @chrisandsamlivingthedream
    @chrisandsamlivingthedream 4 роки тому

    Awesome place ... cheers Chris & Sam

  • @collectorguy4379
    @collectorguy4379 4 роки тому +1

    First vid of yours and in love with them already - now subscribed

  • @graffix11us
    @graffix11us 4 роки тому

    cause, you know STRAVA hahahaha! Perfect! What a beautiful ride.

  • @TotallyNotARobot__
    @TotallyNotARobot__ 4 роки тому

    superb story and photography. Music was nice. Great ride.
    Thank you for the cool vid!

  • @theresasila3680
    @theresasila3680 4 роки тому

    Amazing scenery. And as always you make the ride look a lot of fun!