You're not going to believe it but I last watched this video about 10 years and for some reason I wanted to watch it again. I kept trying to find it find it find it, and finally found this video again.
Hey mate I just wanted to let you know I've watched this video so many times, it's probably my favourite video on youtube, the highlands are so beautiful and magical, Tin Sparrow are now one of my favourite bands and your video is fantastic. In fact I loved it so much you've inspired me to do the exact same things and I leave in two days, cycling pretty much the exact same route except starting in edinburgh and going the opposite way round. Legend mate, cheers, Liam.
Well I found your video more than 6 years later and glad I did. Congrats on accomplishing your journey, very well made video and done with a smile, humour (whiskey nudge nudge) and no bullshit. If anyone is thinking whether they should do their first solo cycling adventure, then they should view your video first, very inspiring. My first solo cycling adventures came late in life (ie after I retired) so glad I did them. Best of luck for the future Andy !!!
Thanks for posting Andy as it was enjoyable to watch. Boy did you look cold at times too. Travelled the route you took a few times now but on a motorbike so its so much easier than how you did it. Regards.
A great video. Looks like you had a real adventure in Scotland. Cycling and camping are the perfect combo to see the world! You should put Wales on your list, too, amazing scenery. Thanks for sharing your journey.
Love this vid, reminds me of my early days of cycling adventures. Hope your still having lots of adventures and doing crazy stuff. Like the music as well. Downloaded the music and it's really good.
Wtg Andy.nice vid and well done. My brother and I did a zigzag tour about 25 years ago starting at Inverness and back To Kirkcaly totalling 700 miles but just doing hostels.
Love this video.I have to say though, cycling around Loch Lomond in August, if you don't get a good soaking in the rain, the midgies will eat you alive!
Well done Andy, great effort. You were a brave man going on the roads though.Me and my mate did the Great Glen way off road at the same time as your journey. Bet you will packed thermals for your next trip eh!!!!!lol.
Aah. Wow. That was one of the best "traveling" videos I've seen in a while.. Just simple and so real. Nothing extravagant or some sort of bullshit. Very intimate actually! Next time some gore tex and merino Wool! but it think you got that hahaha Thank you for this!
Enjoyed your video thanks. Well done toughling it out. You must be made of rugged stuff from good Scottish stock. I hope you staked your claim on Eilean Donan castle while you were there.. was there myself once when I was about your age as a film extra on my student holidays. I recall leaning over the bridge and having to adopt a look of horror as someone was being dropped off it. Ah happy days!
fair play man that looked a great trip. me favourite part was you singing i want to ride my bicycle after a few drams. class. also your a ringer for beck hansen.
Nice mate great effort. You went for it bro, I would have brought a lot of different kit but you handled the elements like a boss. I especially enjoyed your riding drunk :)
Andy no doubt a distant memory by now but thanksfor posting as I enjoyed watching it.Looked to be very cold at timesand I hope you aren't an alchi by now
Am planning on doing LEJOG in July next year, and although I'm a Brit I bloody HATE the cold, cold being anything below 15c. Am saving up hard for the most amount of merino wool I can afford and a 4 season sleeping bag which *should* stop me from shivering all night. Yes it seems OTT to a lot of hardened people who can hack cooler temperatures but I have Reynaulds and there's nothing harder than getting on the bike when your feet and hands have been white/blue all night in a tent. Am hoping the weather is a tad warmer when we head in July ;)
I'll get dull now!, it's actually an old nautical term where 'Brass Monkeys' were the tripod arrangements that the cannonballs were stacked on a warship, when the temperature dropped sufficiently the brass contracted and the 'balls' would roll off - hence the expression "cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey". The bike is packed and ready, so all that's left is the leavin' of it all..Cheers
Magic video, But do you not get wet weather gear back home. Really good trip shame it was so wet and cold, this year its been very hot, well highs of 25 with clear blue sky's, hopefully better weather next time your back ( tip for you mudguards and gore jacket) Happy travels.
Try putting your saddle up a bit if your knees are sore Andy. Sounds like your saddle is too low, and possibly move it forward to where you have a reach without stretching to bars
Well done Andy, great tour of Scotland you did there... Not an easy climate to be outdoors is it? Where did you get the mapping software? I make travel films and lack such things in my films...
Next time, consider a tarp system. Due to the fact that you can set up a small camp fire under the tarp, build thermal walls around you and keep warm. Most importantly, you'll be dry. Btw, epic adventure brother, I'll be going on one like this my self :)
Great videos dude :D I definitely felt your excitement!! Can you tell me in what month you made this adventure? I'd like to avoid the cold when I ride in Scotland this summer.
Fantastic and well done. Great music choices as well making it a great journey and video. Thanks for sharing it with us and for those pronouncing and political correctness police , naysayers and all naerdowells..there is also two ggs in bugger off.
A good way to learn is by correcting peoples mistakes, if you don't people end up learning and passing on incorrect information, but yes well done to him it must have been hard as our landscape is very hard to tackle on a bicycle.
Hey Andy we watched your video when prepping for our trip o Scotland, we have just uploaded our Scotland Bike Tour video, would love it if you check it out, let us know what you think. Keep Pedaling :-)
Great Film and Stunning Scenery - Loved it
Fantastic, very good adventure!
What an adventure! Id like to go to the highlands one day!
You're not going to believe it but I last watched this video about 10 years and for some reason I wanted to watch it again. I kept trying to find it find it find it, and finally found this video again.
Absolutely amazing. you are a very lucky man.
Thanks very much for sharing your trip with us, really enjoyed it.
Thanks very much for posting, looks like you made it a great trip. Good luck with you further adventures.
Nice video. I hope we get more. Thank you. 🙂 🙂 💪👍
Really enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing.
very good ! nature, bike & humour !!!!!! nice ! Mich
Thanks!! Really enjoyable watch. I appreciate the effort that you took in making this.
That was great Andy - well done mate.
Hey mate I just wanted to let you know I've watched this video so many times, it's probably my favourite video on youtube, the highlands are so beautiful and magical, Tin Sparrow are now one of my favourite bands and your video is fantastic. In fact I loved it so much you've inspired me to do the exact same things and I leave in two days, cycling pretty much the exact same route except starting in edinburgh and going the opposite way round. Legend mate, cheers, Liam.
Well I found your video more than 6 years later and glad I did. Congrats on accomplishing your journey, very well made video and done with a smile, humour (whiskey nudge nudge) and no bullshit. If anyone is thinking whether they should do their first solo cycling adventure, then they should view your video first, very inspiring. My first solo cycling adventures came late in life (ie after I retired) so glad I did them. Best of luck for the future Andy !!!
Just getting back into mountain biking... you have given me a great challenge sir!
Thanks for sharing! Well done!
Watched this vid many times, great vid, hope your still doing travelling mate
A most enjoyable watch thanks.
Nice ride not easy in the rain + cold nights. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for posting Andy as it was enjoyable to watch. Boy did you look cold at times too. Travelled the route you took a few times now but on a motorbike so its so much easier than how you did it. Regards.
ia thanks for uploading , i really enjoyed watching you trip
A great video. Looks like you had a real adventure in Scotland. Cycling and camping are the perfect combo to see the world! You should put Wales on your list, too, amazing scenery. Thanks for sharing your journey.
Well done. Good video 👍👍👍
Thanks for sharing Andy. I enjoyed your video a lot.
off tomorrow morn to Glasgow to do a similar but hotels Im afraid.Great vid, you were always happy in our glorious summer, thanks for vid
Love this vid, reminds me of my early days of cycling adventures. Hope your still having lots of adventures and doing crazy stuff. Like the music as well. Downloaded the music and it's really good.
Great vid mate and a decent long ride. ATB Coops 🚴👍🏻🍻
you picked a great country to explore.
Very cool video. Planning on going on my first tour in August and Scotland seems like a good contender.. :)
really really enjoyed this video
Wtg Andy.nice vid and well done. My brother and I did a zigzag tour about 25 years ago starting at Inverness and back To Kirkcaly totalling 700 miles but just doing hostels.
Love this video.I have to say though, cycling around Loch Lomond in August, if you don't get a good soaking in the rain, the midgies will eat you alive!
Well done and a good video,it's very easy to be caught out by the weather here.Tourists should really be made more aware when they arrive.
Well done Andy, great effort. You were a brave man going on the roads though.Me and my mate did the Great Glen way off road at the same time as your journey. Bet you will packed thermals for your next trip eh!!!!!lol.
the view you got here are crazily awesome i love lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllooooooooveeeeeeeeeeeee it much
fantastic way
fantastic singer
Well done, I watched the whole 15 min and it flew by. Did some MTB up there this spring (and the vids to prove it ;).
Aah. Wow. That was one of the best "traveling" videos I've seen in a while.. Just simple and so real. Nothing extravagant or some sort of bullshit. Very intimate actually!
Next time some gore tex and merino Wool! but it think you got that hahaha
Thank you for this!
Enjoyed your video thanks. Well done toughling it out. You must be made of rugged stuff from good Scottish stock. I hope you staked your claim on Eilean Donan castle while you were there.. was there myself once when I was about your age as a film extra on my student holidays. I recall leaning over the bridge and having to adopt a look of horror as someone was being dropped off it. Ah happy days!
I love it! thanks for sharing!
Well done on your ride and film and good luck with some warmer clothing for next time!
fair play man that looked a great trip. me favourite part was you singing i want to ride my bicycle after a few drams. class. also your a ringer for beck hansen.
Nice mate great effort. You went for it bro, I would have brought a lot of different kit but you handled the elements like a boss. I especially enjoyed your riding drunk :)
well done ,love the film
Andy no doubt a distant memory by now but thanksfor posting as I enjoyed watching it.Looked to be very cold at timesand I hope you aren't an alchi by now
well done lad spot on !
Great video and great music, and not a pair of Lycra shorts in sight.
Very well done!
good effort, looks sweet
Good job bro!
Great video.
Well done fella
Am planning on doing LEJOG in July next year, and although I'm a Brit I bloody HATE the cold, cold being anything below 15c. Am saving up hard for the most amount of merino wool I can afford and a 4 season sleeping bag which *should* stop me from shivering all night. Yes it seems OTT to a lot of hardened people who can hack cooler temperatures but I have Reynaulds and there's nothing harder than getting on the bike when your feet and hands have been white/blue all night in a tent.
Am hoping the weather is a tad warmer when we head in July ;)
Really enjoyed that. "I love Scotch" LOL
Quality vid and Scotland sure is a stunning country, but Gore-tex and Primaloft is definitely needed in Scotland...........
Nice one, I'm off on a similar trip starting in Feb 2015!!..
Isn't it really cold there during this time of year?
Absolutely 'brass monkey', but I have the time and its the present, so here goes. Kia Ora..
Chris Brady :D 'brass monkey', nice term.:D So I'll better travel the highlands in April.
I'll get dull now!, it's actually an old nautical term where 'Brass Monkeys' were the tripod arrangements that the cannonballs were stacked on a warship, when the temperature dropped sufficiently the brass contracted and the 'balls' would roll off - hence the expression "cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey". The bike is packed and ready, so all that's left is the leavin' of it all..Cheers
Chris Brady Never knew that, cool!
Damn, I can tell it's freezing there. Your nose is bright red in every shot haha.
Great vid
Been wanting to do this route myself
you are -have been- a genius !!!!
Magic video, But do you not get wet weather gear back home. Really good trip shame it was so wet and cold, this year its been very hot, well highs of 25 with clear blue sky's, hopefully better weather next time your back ( tip for you mudguards and gore jacket) Happy travels.
Love this! Im planning to take the same route from Glasgow to Inverness next year. Any tips? thanks!
Try putting your saddle up a bit if your knees are sore Andy. Sounds like your saddle is too low, and possibly move it forward to where you have a reach without stretching to bars
Well done Andy, great tour of Scotland you did there... Not an easy climate to be outdoors is it? Where did you get the mapping software? I make travel films and lack such things in my films...
Cool movie and travel. What song 3 minutes ?
Next time, consider a tarp system. Due to the fact that you can set up a small camp fire under the tarp, build thermal walls around you and keep warm. Most importantly, you'll be dry. Btw, epic adventure brother, I'll be going on one like this my self :)
fullfiling its awesome
WOW... VERY NICE (Y) .. the song is also very nice..who is the singer ?
Nice ride;-)
I'll be doing the same in May, but slightly different route
this is a class vid
very very good !
vhere are you now ???
Great videos dude :D I definitely felt your excitement!! Can you tell me in what month you made this adventure? I'd like to avoid the cold when I ride in Scotland this summer.
a little angel !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Did u take a gortex jacket or anything ? Nice video mate keep dreaming and keep traveling
brilliant
well done :)
awesome!!!
Lock Law Mond!! Any relative of Greg Lemond??
Great.
haha. at 2:24, where's then raincoat then?
respect!
how did you keep your camera charged?
whats the name of the track at 8:04? Why do I keep hearing it everywhere?
perhaps because it sounds like stupid apple commercials' music.
You should of done the bealach na ba
andy is an angel ???????????????
beautiful places, glad you weren't eaten by a dinosaur
man made fibers for ride gear and warmth and water proofs are vital in scottish weather i can see whay you where so cold great vid tho thanks
Nice vid
Next time get the right gear for the job
Top.
boy you've got the wrong choice of glasses for this trip.
Fantastic and well done. Great music choices as well making it a great journey and video. Thanks for sharing it with us and for those pronouncing and political correctness police , naysayers and all naerdowells..there is also two ggs in bugger off.
that was good andy
Loch Lomond is pronounced "Low -mond"
picky!!!! what about saying "well done you young man for getting out there and doing!!"
My thoughts exactly!
A good way to learn is by correcting peoples mistakes, if you don't people end up learning and passing on incorrect information, but yes well done to him it must have been hard as our landscape is very hard to tackle on a bicycle.
Loving the videos. I recently did a cycling tour like you and created a video vlog on my channel. You might like it :).
Hey Andy we watched your video when prepping for our trip o Scotland, we have just uploaded our Scotland Bike Tour video, would love it if you check it out, let us know what you think. Keep Pedaling :-)
I recommend functional underwear mate "D
comb your hair!