Brompton World Championship 2024: My full race and the 'death drop'

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  • Опубліковано 25 гру 2024

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  • @thewattlife
    @thewattlife 6 місяців тому +1

    Great video
    Well done

  • @TheShays
    @TheShays 6 місяців тому +1

    So cool you did this.

  • @mt1256
    @mt1256 6 місяців тому +2

    Great video! Looks like a fun day out 😊

    • @darinjgraham
      @darinjgraham  6 місяців тому

      Was a bit wild but hope it comes back again next year

  • @Breakmebad
    @Breakmebad 5 місяців тому

    Wow! I did not know this was whats goin on down the apartment! Awesome event!

    • @darinjgraham
      @darinjgraham  5 місяців тому

      It was very quirky. They do it every year. Not sure if it will be there next year or at another location

  • @lucymason4142
    @lucymason4142 3 місяці тому

    I’d never heard of this race, well done. Looks an interesting part of London too..

    • @darinjgraham
      @darinjgraham  3 місяці тому

      I had no idea either just saw it on Facebook as someone was selling their ticket. I think Brompton arranges it every year and there’s a ballot for tickets. Only 100 spaces normally. It was fun and so nice to see so many Brompton people lol

  • @ОльгаКорнейчук-ц8ф
    @ОльгаКорнейчук-ц8ф 6 місяців тому

    Потрясающе!

  • @richardpell213
    @richardpell213 6 місяців тому +2

    Fantastic video. I was right behind you near the end of the race on the day. Just didn’t have your speed. Brilliant.

    • @darinjgraham
      @darinjgraham  6 місяців тому +1

      thank you, I was out of breath after the first lap lol. Did you enjoy the race?

  • @damedavidfrith55
    @damedavidfrith55 5 місяців тому

    All that bike touring paid off cracking race

    • @darinjgraham
      @darinjgraham  5 місяців тому

      thank you, it was a fun day. Looking forward to next year.

  • @robhemsley9181
    @robhemsley9181 5 місяців тому

    Except job !

  • @bobalinga
    @bobalinga 6 місяців тому

    A great day. |Nice to meet you as well.

    • @darinjgraham
      @darinjgraham  6 місяців тому +1

      You too. Hope
      Your next trip goes well. Plus let me know how you get on with luggage/packing! I’m gonna try my new back rack bag soon

    • @bobalinga
      @bobalinga 6 місяців тому

      @@darinjgraham what did you get?

    • @darinjgraham
      @darinjgraham  6 місяців тому +1

      @@bobalinga I got the vincita nash back rack one. Although worried it is not going to be big enough but it might force me to take less stuff. Just realised they do a bigger one. Ah well. Will try it out

    • @bobalinga
      @bobalinga 6 місяців тому

      @@darinjgraham one of the people on the Brompton New Forest camp had one. The Big Nash. She put her tent on top as that seemed to work pretty well. I'm considering it as it clips on so no trying to tie on a rucksack and the resulting wobbles.

    • @darinjgraham
      @darinjgraham  6 місяців тому

      @@bobalinga yeah same that’s what I was thinking re the clip. Oh that’s good to know. Did think maybe I could strap things like my tent on top of it

  • @manwithnoname6580
    @manwithnoname6580 6 місяців тому

    Great event to watch . I went with my daughter, and am now tempted to buy a Brompton for next years event 😅

    • @darinjgraham
      @darinjgraham  6 місяців тому +1

      Haha. I just thought it was gonna make my commute a bit easier. Little did I know I’d be going to things like this!

  • @Zen_Not_Zen
    @Zen_Not_Zen 6 місяців тому +1

    Considering you were out of breath on the first lap, you maintained pretty consistent lap times. Lap 2 good reflexes avoiding that guy on the corner ! Be interested to know what the ultimate winning time was.
    Nicely made video , I enjoyed the tunes too.

    • @darinjgraham
      @darinjgraham  6 місяців тому +2

      Would be good to know, I wish they would publish the results online or something!

    • @gam1471
      @gam1471 6 місяців тому

      And the average speed.

  • @AlexeyDXman
    @AlexeyDXman 6 місяців тому

    Cool! What was your speed - peak, average?

    • @darinjgraham
      @darinjgraham  5 місяців тому +1

      According to my watch, my peak was the straight with the ramp, hitting 30km/h. Average lap 28km/h. Fastest lap was 28.7. Need to up it next year if I do it again! I was a little hungover for this as well and I should’ve practiced sprinting. Average heart rate 128. It was such a great race though and a really fun experience

  • @richardpell213
    @richardpell213 6 місяців тому

    It was amazing to be around so many other owners but alas no medal but I’ve got the t shirt.

    • @darinjgraham
      @darinjgraham  6 місяців тому

      Wish I got one!

    • @iainamurray
      @iainamurray 6 місяців тому

      Yes! This was my 6th BWC and was expecting a medal to add to the collection.

  • @grahamricketts-bq1ft
    @grahamricketts-bq1ft 5 місяців тому

    I thought that the heats were way to short and the unfold time heavily influenced the end result.

    • @darinjgraham
      @darinjgraham  5 місяців тому

      Yeah I’m so slow at unfolding. If I rush I just mess it up. I bet they’ll change up the race/improve on it next year

  • @gam1471
    @gam1471 6 місяців тому

    Shame about the irritating 'music' with this clip!

    • @darinjgraham
      @darinjgraham  5 місяців тому

      Sorry but that, just experimenting

    • @gam1471
      @gam1471 5 місяців тому

      @@darinjgraham Thanks, no worries as the saying goes. 🙂I can't imagine what would make suitable music for a cycling documentary. I just like the sound of whirring freewheels!
      I'm 75 and I've been cycling since I was about 10 - maybe I should try a Brompton. I like the look of them and the idea behind them - but it would have to have drop handlebars, I can't get along with straights - I like the change of hand positions that drops permit.