Well done - quite a ride that! I did it earlier this year on my Brompton - but not all in one go like you just did. Hope you enjoyed that carrot cake - looked very good - they do a great one at Goytre Wharf if you go in the other direction on canal from Abergavenny. The bike looked just a littttttle bit muddy at the end! 🙂
Well done, that’s quite a challenge though I think a Brompton is at home on a canal tow path. I know the place you mean. I stopped at Goytre Wharf the first time I rode the canal on the Newport to Abergavenny section but I didn’t stop for cake at the Goytre sadly. I think I can imagine riding that bit again one day.
Yes, riding towpaths is why I bought the Brompton (for when I have my narrowboat). But they're very uncomfortable on some of the bumpy/stony sections you sometimes get on towpaths. A bike like yours is much better for that - although you can't fold it up of course like a Brompton! I hope you can ride the other bit again one day and can try out the cafe! 👍
A friend was showing me a Brompton a few weeks ago. They’re very clever. They need a fat-tyre version that you can run low pressure to sop up some of those bumps.
Yes, good suggestion. They recommend about 100 psi for the supplied Schwalbe Marathon tyres - so its a great ride on the road and the bike is really well made. I've been very impressed so far - but the gearing is too high for hills - so really its at its best riding around a city. Lots of modifications available though!
That was GREAT! 🙂 Totally inspired me to give it a try if we get a sunny dry weekend before the winter sets in properly! One question: how were the people you met on the towpath with regards to bikes? Any hostility?
Thank you, Kenneth. Generally no. Most people will say hello, some don't. What I do is make sure I ping my bell a long way in advance just so people know I'm there and aren't shocked by a bike coming by, but I also slow right down to just over walking pace. I think it makes a difference. With frail people, especially when there isn't much room I'll get off my bike and either wait and let them pass or walk the bike past.
Thank you for this video. There are parts of the canal on my 'to do' list. It looks very nice. Some really nice footage there. 👍
Fantastic video, thank you for sharing.
Thanks very much! ☺️🚴♀️
I climbed the top of Peny-Van through waste deep snow. My dear dog Ben knew my intention and pulled my up most of the way ! xx
Insanity! ☺️ Bet it was worth it for the snowy view though.
@@MadisonTen terrific view strange seeing helicopters flying 100’s ft below xx
Another photographic marvel, that tree is something else and you just have to stand there in awe when your stood in front of it.
Yes, I wasn’t expecting that tree. Seemed so grand and out of place. Beautiful. Thanks!
Well done - quite a ride that! I did it earlier this year on my Brompton - but not all in one go like you just did. Hope you enjoyed that carrot cake - looked very good - they do a great one at Goytre Wharf if you go in the other direction on canal from Abergavenny. The bike looked just a littttttle bit muddy at the end! 🙂
Well done, that’s quite a challenge though I think a Brompton is at home on a canal tow path. I know the place you mean. I stopped at Goytre Wharf the first time I rode the canal on the Newport to Abergavenny section but I didn’t stop for cake at the Goytre sadly. I think I can imagine riding that bit again one day.
Yes, riding towpaths is why I bought the Brompton (for when I have my narrowboat). But they're very uncomfortable on some of the bumpy/stony sections you sometimes get on towpaths. A bike like yours is much better for that - although you can't fold it up of course like a Brompton! I hope you can ride the other bit again one day and can try out the cafe! 👍
A friend was showing me a Brompton a few weeks ago. They’re very clever. They need a fat-tyre version that you can run low pressure to sop up some of those bumps.
Yes, good suggestion. They recommend about 100 psi for the supplied Schwalbe Marathon tyres - so its a great ride on the road and the bike is really well made. I've been very impressed so far - but the gearing is too high for hills - so really its at its best riding around a city. Lots of modifications available though!
Did it a few times on my Birdy, ended up in the canal on one occasion, recently bought a Brompton, fold is better, but the Birdy is a better ride
That was GREAT! 🙂
Totally inspired me to give it a try if we get a sunny dry weekend before the winter sets in properly!
One question: how were the people you met on the towpath with regards to bikes? Any hostility?
Thank you, Kenneth. Generally no. Most people will say hello, some don't. What I do is make sure I ping my bell a long way in advance just so people know I'm there and aren't shocked by a bike coming by, but I also slow right down to just over walking pace. I think it makes a difference. With frail people, especially when there isn't much room I'll get off my bike and either wait and let them pass or walk the bike past.
@@MadisonTen Great. Thanks for the info. Sounds like you’re super-polite attitude will def help any bike/pedestrian encounters 🙂
Another great video. Thanms
Thanks, Tony!
That bike holds up really well. Fancy one myself 😊
Yes, it makes a good cross country trail bike. Padded cycle shorts are a must ☺️
Is that you playing piano, so gentle and serene xx
Yeah, that’s me. Thanks ☺️🎹
@@MadisonTen wow, you a very talented Lady. Do you teach?
Haha, you're so wrong 🤣 No, I don't teach. I'm self taught so would probably pass on bad habits I'm sure.
@@MadisonTen bad habits ok with me ! Only talents I had was sport. I enjoy watching your travels all your interests are very similar to mine x
Beautiful area, done Brecon to just outside Abergavenny and back a few times
Yes very pretty ride, especially with autumn colours and it feels like it goes on forever.
Looks amazing. I must do that one day …. How do you keep that bike so spotless lol x
Haha. I wash it after every dirty ride but by the end of some rides, usually in the winter, it will be stinking. See Gloucester ride 🤭🚴🏻♀️
Watching your content … ummm I’m about to buy a Specialized Rockhopper 😊
Yay! Really important question, what colour? 😊🚴🏻♀️
I like the colour of yours 😊