Trike around the counties | Cumbria Part 2
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- Опубліковано 29 чер 2019
- Continuing in my challenge to ride in every county in Great Britain (and then the UK) this is Trike around the counties | Cumbria Part 2
Day two of my travels along the C2C route sees me start the day at Burns Farm campsite, Castlerigg. I make my way out of the Lake District national park and towards Penrith...
More information about the full C2C route from Sustrans at www.sustrans.org.uk/Sea-to-Se...
For more information on transportation services along the route...
www.havencycles-c2cservices.co...
To complete the Counties Challenge I'll be visiting each of the 97 counties listed below. These are the old (pre 1900) counties of England, Scotland (S) and Wales (W). The list doesn't include the newer metropolitan counties as I don't fancy triking around some of Britains larger cities very much 👎.
I have no plans to ride them in any particular order but will ride my trike in each of them and I might just stay a little longer in some of the larger counties and maybe a bit less in some of the tiny ones. We will have to wait & see..
The thumbnail to this video and to every video in the "Britain county by county playlist" depicts the recognised county flag. Though in this case the Cumbrian flag appears to be interchangeable with the Cumberland flag depending on who you ask.
I hope you enjoy watching my vlogs. Also check out my website at:
www.timstriketrips.com.
I ride an adapted HP Velotechnik Scorpion FS26 trike.
My panniers and sidebags are made by Ortlieb.
I film using a Canon G7X MkII, GoPro Hero 6 and a DJI Spark Drone. I also occasionally use my Galaxy S9 phone to record some footage but prefer not to if I can help it.
So the counties are...
Aberdeenshire (S)
Anglesey (W)
Angus (S)
Argyll (S)
Ayrshire (S)
Banffshire (S)
Bedfordshire
Berkshire
Berwickshire (S)
Brecknockshire (W)
Buckinghamshire
Bute (S)
Caernarfonshire (W)
Caithness (S)
Cambridgeshire
Cardiganshire (W)
Carmarthenshire (W)
Cheshire
City of Bristol
City of Dundee (S)
City of Edinburgh (S)
City of Glasgow (S)
City of London
Clackmannanshire (S)
Cornwall
Cumbria
Denbighshire (W)
Derbyshire
Devon
Dorset
Dumfriesshire (S)
Dunbartonshire (S)
Durham
Dyfed (W)
East Lothian (S)
East Sussex
Essex
Fife (S)
Flintshire (W)
Glamorgan (W)
Gloucestershire
Greater London
Greater Manchester
Hampshire
Herefordshire
Hertfordshire
Inverness-shire (S)
Isle of Wight
Kent
Kincardineshire (S)
Kinross-shire (S)
Kirkcudbrightshire (S)
Lanarkshire (S)
Lancashire
Leicestershire
Lincolnshire
Merionethshire (W)
Merseyside
Midlothian (S)
Monmouthshire (W)
Montgomeryshire (W)
Moray (S)
Nairnshire (S)
Norfolk
North Yorkshire
Northamptonshire
Northumberland
Nottinghamshire
Orkney (S)
Oxfordshire
Peeblesshire (S)
Pembrokeshire (W)
Perthshire (S)
Radnorshire (W)
Renfrewshire (S)
Ross and Cromarty (S)
Roxburghshire (S)
Rutland
Selkirkshire (S)
Shetland (Zetland) (S)
Shropshire
Somerset
South Yorkshire
Staffordshire
Stirlingshire (S)
Suffolk
Surrey
Sutherland (S)
Tyne and Wear
Warwickshire
West Lothian (S)
West Midlands
West Sussex
West Yorkshire
Wigtownshire (S)
Wiltshire
Worcestershire
#TimsTrikeTips #Cumbria #RecumbentTrike
Tim, you're a wizard with the camera and your editing is marvelous. The lush England in your lens make me wonder (slightly) why my ancestors left 669 years ago :) . Medical issues put me on an electric Scorpion this past April. I use a Bafang 750W motor backed by a 16 amp hour 48V battery.
When I refer to the machine, I call her Ethyl (after tetraethol lead)...she's big boned and tipped the scale this morning at 76.5 pounds and I feel so much better about the contribution my motor adds since we had a conversation about her weight. The motor/battery add 21lbs to the total, but their weight is unnoticeable until/if I flatten the battery. To date my longest ride is 43 miles (69Kish) and the battery retained a 25% charge. That ride was over two thousand feet of elevation at about 16mph. Today I rode 34 casual miles over 1300 feet with 75% remaining. My legs haven't reached their peak as yet.
The plan is to add an additional battery before I ride a 100 mile fundraiser for my local spinal cord/brain injury hospital this September (I really hate to sweat). My joints are good, but Guilliam-Barre is going after my nerves so pedal assist has become a necessary accessory. Luna Cycle a vendor who provides programable solutions that keep me competitive with the local road racers...they hate me.
Thanks for your work!
Hi Scott, The Bafang motors had also caught my eye. We are limited to 250w for on road use in the UK but I'm not looking for a speed machine and am far more concerned with the optimum range I can get while touring.
I'll look for your comments on the E-assist video I'm working on. I would value your experienced insight for sure.
So beautiful Thank you nice job on your vids and your explaining of everything you see what a beautiful country living in us Florida you don't see beauty like this thanks be safe be blessed Jim RN
Hi Jim, you live in a different part of the world that is also beautiful for very different reasons. I'd like to ride there too one day... maybe eh!? Anyway, thanks for watching and for the great comments too.
I just can't get over the "BEWTIFUL" countryside of that Shyre!! ;-)
Ha Ha. Are you teasing me about my accent Larry ?😉
@@TimsTrikeTrips HeHe! Not Really. Well...Just a Lil’.;-). More of language curiosity. (Etymology). Comment mispelling led me to Wiktionary Middle English ‘Bewteful’. And Robin Hood (Richard Greene) always said “Shyre”. HeHe! Languages evolve. Actually I find your Accent/Pronunciation Quite Appealing! JaYoe!!
O apologies necessary. I enjoyed Part 2 as much as Part 1. I’m looking forward to your Assist video. I’m conflicted on Assist but, alas I’m not getting any younger. Take care.
If it keeps me going outdoors then I'm all for it. 😉👍
Hi Tim. I really enjoy your drone, riding past and riding away shots - they really add to the vids.
Camping gear, techy stuff and the bags themselves add a lot of weight. I did the end to end years ago in a couple of weeks using youth hostels on my mountain bike with two small Karrimor panniers and a handlebar bag. I cooked every night by carrying rice, pasta and cereals and stopping to shop each day. No tech of course - just a basic computer, a cut up car atlas for maps and finding a phone box to check in with my wife every day. It was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had and I wish I could do it again.
Don’t give up on shortening the cranks - I recon Highpath would be able to lop some off your fancy cranks as he probably uses the pedal hole as his guide. Or how about trying the Hase swing cranks? Kevin at D-Tek may well have some you could try??
JaYoe Matt had trouble with his knees and found some pedal axle extensions helped...it seemed counterintuitive to have feet wider apart but it worked for him. I hope the knees are easier.
Yes I really went overboard on the gear I was carrying... no idea why.
And you could do it again if you really wanted to but I'd suggest doing something different anyway... its never as good the second time around is it?
The knees are about as good as they're ever going to be now, cheers 😉
Great vlog as usual. Brilliant use of the drone. What a wonderful part of the world .Thanks for sharing Tim. You made the right decision to stop, you can always go back with your e-assist. I felt for you, as such a lot of planning goes into these adventures.
Thanks Ord, glad you liked it. It does take a lot of organising but its also fun just the same. I'll be back...
Awww Tim I am so sorry. That was such a lovely scenic route you were taking. However I am happy to see your knee righted itself with proper rest.
Ahhh, but now I have a reason to return eh!? 😉
That was a great finale Tim despite your disappointment at not completing your adventure. As a fellow knee sufferer I think you made the right decision, you can always come back another day! Beautifully shot and edited as always 👍👍👍
Thanks Anthony. I certainly be back, sooner rather than later. It really is too nice to miss isn't it.?
Hi Tim. I recall the you talking about your bucket list. I live in Canada and just found a about The Great Trail. Its a trail that goes from the Yukon to Newfoundland. It is 24000 km long. The longest trail in the world. It includes water and ferry travel. There is an app for it and an interactive map. I’m sure there are more than a few sections of it that are not paved. I thought this might give you something to ponder. So many places to go, so many things to do. I look forward to your next episode.
24000km!? Now I just need a bit of time off work and... 😁
Thanks Ed. I'll take a look.
Sorry to hear about your knees, but don't do yourself an injury for our entertainment!
I stayed in Penrith last year for a weekend, bussed into Pooley Bridge and walked around Ullswater. (Took the boat back across mind you...) Some fantastic views, really phenomenal place is the lake district.
Cheers Connor. Yup, you cant beat the Lakes for scenery. Good weather helps a lot though.
You do what you need to do. We will be here for you.
Thanks Mike! That really means a lot to me. Thank you.
Oh Tim, thats a bumer when that happens, a few years ago, I planned a cycling holiday and the second day, the upright trike packed up, one minute I was on a cycling holiday and the next, it was all over, sorry mate, keep on trikking, however you can, it only has to be right for you nobody else, take care.
I'll definitely keep on triking. No worries there. Just got to get the setup right for me 😉
Great video Tim, you're an inspiration,sorting the problems both mechanical and physical,but still getting on with the job, I'm definitely going to get my bike rolling, can't wait for the next update,many thanks!
Thanks Billabong. Good luck and stay safe on your bike. 👍
Tim, love your vids. Newer trike rider after my strokes earlier this year. The vids are uplifting! Sorry about your knee!
Hi Jeff, sorry to hear about your strokes but getting out on a trike regularly should see that sort of thing firmly in your rear view mirrors. Thanks for watching and for your kind comments. All the best.
The English countryside is simply amazing, wonderful footage! 👍
It's a pity that you had to break off this fantastic tour, Tim, anyway, it's better to take this way than to risk a permanent issue/injury. A wise decision i.m.h.o., though disappointing for you. Anyway, after your recovery you can continue with your tour. 🙂👍
It was a difficult decision at the time. All the more difficult because now I have a UA-cam channel that "expects" ha ha. But looking back I'm sure it was for the best. I will definitely go back and do it all again at some point.😉
What a marvellous county Cumbria is. Your video showed it off beautifully. If only I was 30 years younger, I'd give it a go myself! I enjoyed accompanying you though - and saved myself the aching legs!
Hope you've fully recovered now? Look forward to your next video.
Hi Peter. Yes, my knees are back to normal now. You're never too old to get out there and try buddy.
Thank you for sharing this one Tim. I struggle so much with hills, i was feeling your pain as you pushed up and on. You inspire me.
Thanks Tim. I really do appreciate your support on my rides. Hopefully hills wont be so hard for too much longer...
Hi Tim. I haven't seen you comment for a while so hope you're ok? I'm not sure if you are aware but you won a mug in the 1000 subs giveaway... see my Northamptonshire video to see your name near the end. I need your address please? Either email or through the contact form on my website and I'll get one on its way to you asap.
Great Video Tim. I can understand the problems that pop up when you are doing what you enjoy. All you can do is all you can do and move on to the next . Looking forward to your next vid, keeper coming.
Yup, sometimes its a shame but you have to know when to call it a day. Thankfully I managed another ride a few days later. Thanks for watching.
Reminds me of the brecon nice scenery from your drone ,must have been a fab trail to ride.
It really is a wonderful part of the country. I cant wait to go back again to be honest.
Just stumbled across your channel, even though I don't ride a trike but a collection of diamond frame bikes (and a Brompton...). I appreciate the challenge you faced on the C2C. I tackled it in 2018 and made it about 15 miles beyond you before my legs decided the hills had been too much and they weren't going to power me over the Hardknott Pass. It was a learning exercise - I was probably carrying too much camping related kit, had too high gearing and wasn't recovering overnight after the previous day's ride (I began the trip by riding from Carlisle to Whitehaven on the first day). It's on my list to take those lessons then try again one day!
Thanks for your comment Pete. Yup, in my head I knew that I still had the pass to do and it was certainly a factor in my stopping where I did. Little point in pushing on if you know you're done eh? Like you I've learned from the experience and hope to be back before too long to give it another go.
Beautiful countryside! Very sorry to hear about your knee problem. Hope it is healed up. Too bad about your foreign tour too.
I added e-assist to my Catrike. Love it. Hang in there Tim!
Yes the knee is sorted now again (or as good as its going to get I guess) thanks James. I didnt realise you too had assist. Seems like everyones doing it these days. I'm feeling left out now 😉
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It was a recent addition
Thanks for posting the video and such a pity about the injury. Hopefully recovered. It can be a challenge getting around here, as mentioned I live in keswick and whilst the lakes and fells (hills), are stunning they can be punishing on the legs. Can’t wait to see more, keep them coming. It’s great following the adventures as they unfold. Very interested in see the e-assist, I’m considering an ice adventure with e-assist and would like to see how you get on .
Thanks for your support Neil. I'll be back there again (soon I hope). Not going to let a few hills beat me. Ha ha.
There is a Dr. Gundry on youtube , who treats joint problems and weight with diet changes , and I recommend his plans . Good Luck !
Thanks Jay. I'll look Dr. Gundry up. 👍
Tim, you know I identify with the physical problems, as I have my own to deal with.
Gary Solomons LBR episode on electric assist seems timely, doesn't it?
This was still a good episode even though you had to make it a bit shorter than originally intended.
Gates and sheep,
thorns, tubes and tire levers. I'm with you my friend, so keep the wheels a-turning. 😁
HA! Hi Greg, yup, a bit of everything but no bad weather (thankfully). Sylvia has a recent video on assists too. Its all very good (and timely) information.
@@TimsTrikeTrips Yes...after watching Sylvia commenting on the pros of EA, I was pretty sure she was going to go for it. She surprised me by deciding now isn't the right time.
Each of us has our own situation. You go farther afield than I do, spending nights in your tent and such generally in your own country (though you crossed the Channel to the Netherlands and headed to Morocco). Sylvia goes much farther, venturing all over the world. I, on the other hand, stay close to home because I'm a recent devotee and am exploring my limitations.
Even so, I think EA is on the horizon at some point for all of us. For Sylvia it's due to pace, while for you and I it's our physical limitations.
I always enjoy your videos. Beautiful place to live and travel. The drone shots are awesome.
Sorry to hear about your knees, hopefully you will find a solution that works for you.
Thanks Spence. Keep watching and we'll both find out how I get on 😋👍
Most definitely will be watching
Another great trip Tim! I just loved watching the landscape. ⛰👍🏻
Sorry to hear about your knee problems. E-assist definitely might help to make things a bit easier. Actually my new Scorpion fs26 which I’ve got a couple of days ago does have a Go SwissDrive. That’s really great support in certain situations, especially due to the fact that I’m pedaling with my right leg only since I’m a left side over-knee amputee.
Although I use it as less as possible it feels good to know you can rely on this tail wind if needed.
I used to ride my previous old trike (Hase Lepus) without e-assist for several years, but some hills were pretty tough. 🥵
So to make things short, I can really recommend e-assist. I know a couple of recumbent riders see this as cheating, but if you have some kind of handicap e-assist helps a lot to stay active and also go to places which you probably couldn’t go to without. I also heard from many others that you do even more cycling, so it’s not really about getting lazy at all which I can confirm myself, too. Whenever time and weather allows I jump on my Scorpion to “Rock’n’Roll”. 🤩
Looking forward to you upcoming video on this topic. All the best and keep on triking. 💪🏻😊
Thanks for your comments as always Mac. The way I look at it... its only cheating if you're out to break some sort of record. My purpose for riding (and most others on my channel I think) is purely for the pleasure of being outdoors and getting a little exercise. If a little push helps me along the way then I'm all for it.
Tim, I’m absolutely on your page. 😊👍🏻
We’re thinking about adding the Efneo to our trikes, just unsure at this point. Lovely country you are in. Bet there is some history with that bridge. Sorry about the knees, I know what that can do, been also considering a shorter crankset due my height is 5’1”. Happy Trails 🤠
I thoroughly recommend the EFNEO gearbox. Its a durable piece of gear and I really liked it. I'm sure with more hill training I could have completed this route but my legs were not suited to the hills.
Good morring tim
😉
Tim,
I'm in my sixties and decided to go straight to e-assist precisely because of knee problems. No regrets. ICE Adventure HD + Shimano STEPS. Works like a dream. Let me know when you're heading into Oxfordshire and you can give it a whirl, if you like.
Isn't Cumbria wonderful? At least in the weather you had...
Greg
I hope I get the chance to take you up on that offer Greg. Ping me an email and we'll get something organised ?
Cumbria is fantastic, especially in that weather. I've been there before in the damp and miserable times too... the video just wouldn't be the same eh!? 😉
Oxford Greg would love to see a video review from you of the trike as I’m seriously considering getting the same trike. Would be interested to see and hear your views and additions if any, on the trike
Did you see the review I already posted on the Scorpion? ua-cam.com/video/QyacmFgZhig/v-deo.html
Tims Trike Trips yes , another great video
Tim you may want to look into the Schlumpf (sp) Mountain drive. Might take even more strain off of the knees.
Hi Jim, thanks for the suggestion. I have seen the mountain drives before. Unfortunately Rohloff says they are incompatible with their drives ( which I have on the rear). I'm also at the point where I think my damaged right leg just isn't going to cut the mustard on some of these tougher rides no matter how many gear inches I have to be honest.😰
@@TimsTrikeTrips So what are you thinking? Swiss Drive? Bosch? I've heard nothing but bad things about the Falco.
@@TimsTrikeTrips Tim, Matt Galant on JaYoe said the same thing about compatibility on his channel. He went ahead and installed a mountain drive anyway and was able to get up 20° grades in Vietnam with it. Of course, he is younger than you or I, and you certainly don't want to risk damage to your expensive Rohloff hub.
Looking at all the options, but there is soooo much information out there and so many differing opinions too. The Bafang motors have caught my attention but I'm still not sure about their range or durability.
Tim, if your serious about e- assist, google Pedelecs, there is web forum about pedal assist bikes mainly for upwrongs, but it's possible to convert Trinny to e- assist, for less than a new trike. Depending on what you get , you can reckon on a motor & battery pack less than a grand.
Yup, already been looking at options. Thanks for the input. Saving my ideas for a talky video coming soon... 😉👍I'll be looking for lots of advice and ideas I'm sure.
@@TimsTrikeTrips I reckon your options will be limited, but you can fit a centre drive motor, such as a Bafang or the GSM unit, it limits the use of chain rings to one , maybe 2, but you are using assistance so extra rings not really needed.
I use Pedelec site myself, as I do have 2 E-bike, plus I had thought of converting my trike.
I look forward to discussing your options on the Pedelec forum, you will get knowledgeable replies,, there have been a few conversions done on trikes.
The Bafang has already caught my eye. Looks quite handy but I'm still not sold on their reliability or range... Off to the Pedelec site to find out 😉
So you're liking the Efneo? Maybe some more detailed info on how it's holding up and the details surrounding it?
Also see that the G7X still has some focus noise. I haven't noticed that on mine yet, but this seems to be a problem with the model.
All is well if you're still triking!!
I'll try and remember to give a more detailed update on the Efneo soon. The G7X does seem to have one or two little issues. All in all though, given the amount of use I had out of it, its still probably fairly good value. Its also an excellent vlogging camera.
One more video to come with the noise (they were all recorded before I noticed it) then it should be better.
Any idea how much you are carrying? I am a commuter bike rider, and I ride a 2 wheeled recumbent. Just my every day carry stuff probably weighs about 12 to 15 pounds. I also have a bad knee, right one and a not so good left ankle. But I do not drive, and there is very little public transportation where I live. So I do what I must. Take a day, get a brace for your knee, maybe send some gear home, and keep on pedaling, you will make it.
Silly me didnt weigh the trike after Cumbria. I know it was at least 5kg heavier than previous tours I've done. I'd say my kit was close to 50 pounds (25kg) or thereabouts. Far too much for my legs to push up hills all day long. The ride finished a while back now James and to be fair I was glad I stopped after. It took a little longer than a day to get back to normal.
But I will try again. I'm not going to miss out on all that additional scenery and countryside 😉
@@TimsTrikeTrips Yeah, those Rollers, not quite but almost hills, can get too you. We have those in Wyoming, the Rolling Hills. As for the weight. I'm 56 with a bad right knee and gimpy left ankle, but 50 pounds just does not seem like alot. Then again I do have 27 gears to choose from on my recumbent. Or maybe I'm just a masochist and I dont let the pain bother me :) Any ways, hope your feeling better, stay safe and keep pedaling.
What tires are you running ? Do you use liners ? I have Big Apple Plus with liners, love the Big Apples since no rear shock, helps with the Gekko. I notice before and thought would ask, you had no derailleur tube, did you only have one chain ring before the EFNEO ? Take care of yourself Tim.
Hi Randy, I roll on Shwalbe Marathon plus on the front with a Plus tour on the back for a little more grip. I was really surprised to get a flat on them 🙄
Yup just the single chainring originally. I was silly enough to think the Rohloff would be enough on its own. But I'm very happy with the EFNEO. Just not so happy with my legs ha ha.
@@TimsTrikeTrips I was looking into the Rohloff myself but no, I could almost buy another Gekko for the price of the complete set up. Going with the Schlumpf Mountain Drive and if I can, keep my derailleur to have more gears and may put 10 gears in the back. Buy the way, beautiful country you have there.
yup the Rohloff is a silly price but really is a great bit of kit too. I went all out on Trinny . Figured she might have to last me a good few years. I'll be interested to hear how you get on with the Schlumpf. I've not heard anything but good reports about them.
Tim,
Just an aside: your website appears to be poorly. I'm trying timstriketrips.com/ and all I get is "Error establishing a database connection"...
Greg
Thanks for pointing this out Greg. I'm getting the same result. I'll try and get it back up again asap.