North Coast 500 Bikepacking on a Brompton Folding Bike
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- And again I'm on the road with you. Atmospheric, cozy, peaceful with wonderful views and good musical accompaniment...
- Thank you for this wonderful time...
Most kind of you. Thanks. Pretty much everything I am hoping to achieve with these videos!
What a fantastic video. I'm a Scottish mountain biker and I know that couldn't have been easy with the wind in your face. You captured my country beautifully and I thank you.
Subscribed.
Martin.
Thanks so much! I loved the Highlands raw beauty. Cheers
I love Gianni's videos. Yes. He is a citizen of the world, and he brings some beautiful corners of the world to us.
Thanks! If you liked this one check out the Turkey one too sometime... :)
@@BromptonTraveler I am working my way through them, Gianni, some for the second and third time! (Dolomites) And I have much enjoyed your books, too. :-)
@@effyleven Many thanks!
Hi , fantastic video , relaxing and inspiring to watch. The shot of the deer next to the phone box with just the sound of the wind , really spoke to me.
Great to hear! That was a surprise to see...
Well I had my maidan voyage on my new Brompton thanks to you and your channel, I only went 20 miles just to see how it rides, I loved it, unlike when I’m out on my road bike usually starring at the road in front, head down worrying about average speed, this was the opposite, slowed right down and looking and enjoying the countryside. I really did enjoy it, had a wee issue with the derailleur but easy enough to fix once home. I’m so looking forward to your next adventure. Thanks for the motivation 👍
Really happy to know! I have never thought about it but wonder if as you say the relaxed upright position makes touring more enjoyable on these bikes …
A very nice country and very well made video, great footages, as always. I've enjoyed a lot the little conversations with the locals!
Thanks Josep.
Thanks for showing us this wondrous bit of Scotland.
So far my only experience of Scotland but I knew it is one of the best parts as far as rugged landscapes go. Excellent place for touring too as you can put a tent pretty much everywhere thanks to Scotland's right to roam.
Midgemageddon. Rather you than me. I went cycle touring on Skye and around the West Highland Coast in 2015. The midges were insane. Never again. But nice well shot film as always. Thanks for making.
Given your experience I guess I was lucky! They were really annoying for a couple of days. Really happy to have carried a head net and some spray though as they helped coping with them at the worst of times.
Sunday morning, and toured Scotland from the comfort of my seat. 😂 Grazie mille. 👍
Ah ah 😊 , prego!
Hello, I do not want to be repetitive but when I see your videos I relax and enjoy a lot, the selection of music and landscapes are perfect, I congratulate you once again, I prefer your videos to any Hollywood movie, thanks for sharing these precious trips, greetings and until the next trip, greetings and that everything goes well for you 😊.
Most appreciated Mithu! As usual I try my best filming with the simple gear I have, but it is the landscape that speak!
Stunning scenery! It’s a great advert for these little bikes showing how they can cope in hilly terrain even with a load of camping gear. I really must cycle in Scotland as it’s reasonably close to my north of England home.
You should Linda, I am sure you have plenty of wonderful places in the north too. I was actually planning to visit north England instead of doing this trip but then I got inspired to do the North Coast 500. They are strong and reliable bikes and compact enough if you ever have the bad luck of needing some sort rescuing!
Very beautiful scenery, appreciate the sharing. I was watching the video while on a indoor trainer, I had the feeling I'm there riding.
I have had similar comments in the past! Good to hear :)
Thank you so much brother.Did a Brompton ride across such a beautiful nation👏🤝.Fascinating landscapes blended with Gothic Victorian architectures.Wow.
My pleasure 😊
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beautiful place, thank you very much for sharing your travels and landscapes, there are many of us who travel the world through your camera, and we were there pushing you to beat the wind. Thank you
Many thanks Fabian, I hope you make it to some of these places one day!
Thanks for virtually taking us along...ride safe always
I will, thanks a lot.
Great to revisit Scotland after my recent LeJog - although your photography is a little better than my little snaps! My route took me up through the middle of the Highlands to join your NC500 at Tongue and then on to JOG. I got to Tongue at the end of June and the weather for me was hot sun most days, I struggled with the midges sometimes but, like you, I did have a headnet and some spray which helped. Partly because of the midges, I think next time I go to Scotland I'll train it up to Inverness and then hire a little campervan for a couple of weeks and go see some of the islands using the van as a base and doing day trips out on the Brompton. Loved your film and the beautiful music Gianni, thank you so much for sharing :)
You must have had such a great ride in good weather! Well done. Next time you are around there, the West Coast is highly recommended. The camper van plan sounds great too ;) Thanks
Would seem to me, Mr., .. aside from the winds, .. one of the greatest discomforts in your advancing journeys, .. must be that infernal foam pad. ... 50 times the intestinal fortitude I'll ever achieve. Super human effort. Salute!
The discomfort in aerodynamics is repaid by more comfortable and warmer nights! You can't get everything in life :)
That is dedication to your art: doing a separate pedallling uphill towards and away from the camera! Well done that man! I've just finished watching your fantastic trip and enjoyed it thoroughly. I've stayed a couple of times in Inverness and Ullapool (videod a really wet solo hike there) a couple of times, first time in a caravan by the shore when my oldest son was just a toddler (he's now approaching 40!). I paddled on Loch Broom in my kayak then but wouldn't mind giving that another try today. Thanks for a nice share. I subscribed of course!
Ullapool was pretty wet for me too! Thanks
Thanks for taking us along on your journey. Very relaxing to watch while virtually riding along with you. Question: Have you ever needed to use your spare tire?
Thanks Peter, appreciated. I have never been in a situation where the tyre deteriorated so badly to need it but I like to be proactive and don't mind a little extra weight. They do wear out quicker than regular larger tyres as you are probably aware already.
Brilliant ride video on the NC500.... love to do it in near future when pandemic is over & borders are open. Did part of it during summer 2018 with Isle of Skye starting from Fort Williams and Tongue to Wicks. Thanks.
Go for it! As you have already seen some parts you know what to expect. The west coast up to Thurso in the North is all well worth it.
@@BromptonTraveler Yes, I was in Thurso twice as well also John o Groats but did not cross to Orkney... next timer I take my time & see all of them but the weather is terrible when rain also those midges. Nevertheless it is still one of the best I've been thus far as a newbie in solo touring.
Fantastic - you did really well to get up the Bealach Na Ba ascent to Applecross on a fully loaded Brompton 👏👏👏
I must admit there was a fair bit of walking involved on those steep ramps… if that wasn’t bad enough as you can see on that day it was also very gusty with a strong head wind that made even walking hard.
Wonderful, wonderful video.
Someone ( read Twit) who fancies himself on par with a combination of Martin Scorsese and Rick Steves offered this bit of drivel…’Unless there is a unique reason, travel vds are better when it (sic) focuses on the visual scenery than the rider’.
Visual scenery? Hmmmmm.
What absolute nonsense.
Your film was perfect. I plan on viewing all of your films as a result of watching this one.
I own a Brompton and I enjoyed watching you tackle the roads. And holding a selfie stick to boot. I’ve driven much of the area you travelled. The Applecross Road is the most exciting road I’ve ever travelled.
Thanks for the adventure.
Thanks a lot for the drivel! I also think a good travel video is more about the scenery but the story is also important. Probably a combination of both is good but then you can’t please everyone. Happy I didn’t waste too much of your time…
Ah, averlo saputo che venivi da queste parti ti avrei raggiunto lungo il tragitto e invitato a prendere almeno un caffè insieme... ! Bel giro e bellissimo video (come sempre), grazie! :)
Ciao Alberto, grazie! È stato un viaggio deciso all'ultimo minuto. Pensavo di fare il Nord dell'Inghilterra poi ho cambiato idea. Ne è valsa la pena. Il caffè alla prossima!
Hugely enjoyed this video. Must do this trip. Not a big fan of small wheel bikes however.
The good news is that any wheel size is fine! :) More gears than I had can also be helpful at times...
Opened youtube and saw this. Looked at my bike and decided to put off biking for tomorrow and just watched your video 😄.
No way Manny! Go for a ride next time as these are there on demand, at any time!
I really enjoy your adventures. Your videos are great and relaxing not to mention the mellow tracks that goes well with them. Thank you.
Glad you like them! Many thanks.
Stunning scenery, wild and wonderful
It is, especially the west coast. Not something easy to find anywhere else in Europe. It reminded me of Patagonia but with decent roads.
Are you planning another trip abroad next ?
I really enjoyed your video. Thanks for sharing it with us. I've driven through all the places shown on your video and have had a few vacations in Lochinver which as you say is a fantastic place to visit. I went for a swim in Achmelvich Bay many years ago on a hot sunny day in July but the sea temperature is only 13 - 14 C at that time of the year, so I didn't stay in for too long. Keep posting.
Many thanks. Achmelvich was really a stunning place. I do cold swimming and would have loved to dive in but I would have needed a bit more equipment than I had and a thermal flask with something hot to drink at the end of it! All the West coast was truly stunning.
I love the natural ruggedness of Scotland's landscape it has beauty in it. Would love to cycle it one day. Epic video 👌
Indeed. I have put it off for years not because I doubted that but because I wanted to get some sun and warm weather as part of the ride... ;) The west Highlands coast particularly is stunning and would really recommend it for your ride one day.
Beautiful ride, thank you for sharing your trips. You inspire me to ride the '500 on my treasured Brompton.
A couple of tough climbs but otherwise very doable! Go for it.
I really enjoy the results of all your efforts in your videos! All the high quality production - photo angles and music editing - really shines to me. And the close attention you give to details, especially in the content of what works for you. Thanks. I'm curious if you used a carbon fiber seat post on this trip? If you did, and recommend it, could you share who made it, and what yoir thoughts are? I'm considering a titanium post but would like to go lighter with carbon fiber, but am hestitant because of long term durabiliy concerns while touring.
Many thanks Clark. No, I have never used a carbon fibre seat post so I can't really comment on durability. Titanium I would assume is sure strong enough if not as light. In my setup I also put about 10 kg of my rucksack weight on the saddle bar, therefore increasing the stress on top of my weight. In my current Brompton I have installed a telescopic seat post as I find it really convenient to be able to remove the top and the saddle which makes also the bike more compact when packing it for flights and so on... Not light for sure, but to be honest I don't look at weight as much on a bike that is not that light anyway, I rather trim down on the things I carry with me which works out cheaper. If money is no issue I would go titanium. Cheers.
Bealach na Bà ! Respect for attempting it ! Gianni, I really enjoyed this video.
Attempting it, is the right word here... With a fully loaded Brompton and the gears I have, I would have had to walk some of it no matter what but with the kind of gusty winds I had, there was little chance of riding all of it!
Very enjoyable, with a great soundtrack. Wanderlust inspired. Thank you.
Many thanks! Most appreciated.
Gianni, another excellent video and sound track. Many thanks for producing it as it was a real pleasure to watch.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks
Excellent viewing, I wonder if Gianni has explored the extensive network of cycle lanes and quiet roads on the Cumbrian coast and Lake District ?
Adrian, sadly not yet! The North of England was actually meant to be my original destination instead but then I got inspired about the North Coast 500 and ended up going to Scotland. I have never been to the Lake District, Cumbria and Yorkshire so I hope to make it up there one day too. Many thanks
A really cool video of a part I must visit one day (I live in Scotland). I never thought that kind of serious cycle could be done on a folding bike, so this is an eye=opener. My wife and I have done some cruises and often wished we had a wee bike to get about ashore. Maybe one of these (preferably two!) is the answer. I'm trying to guess the singer (around 15:00) but love her anyhow.
You should! It would take me a long time to adapt to the climate but I loved Scotland and its people. This was my first trip there but I'm sure there are lots of nice landscapes everywhere. You probably won't know the singer as I use music from a Swedish company and it's not Abba!
You are a talented filmmaker! What a lovely beach (23.40).
Most appreciated. Still an amateur and with amateur gear too, but the beauty of some places is easy to film. Thanks!
Si l ho fanno nel periodo invernale su RAI 3 ..l estate fanno delle repliche ...saresti un personaggio molto interessante e aggiornato ...ti abbraccio
Enjoyed this trip.
Glad you enjoyed it
Hi Gianni
I have done the NC500 twice now, both times on a motorcycle. I missed so much..Too fast. Maybe the next time I will take my Brompton:) Another great video thanks. I have just ordered your Amazon book "Unfolding travels" so I look forward to reading it:)
Thanks a lot! Not an expert on motorcycles but I suppose that speed and having to wear a helmet is a bit of a disadvantage but bicycles have disadvantages too; going uphill springs to mind… Still I am sure those sceneries are amazing on a motorbike too! Cheers
Love the video and just bought your book Touring on a folding bike.
Iv done lots of touring on a motorcycle but not on a Brompton.
So i thought it wood be interesting to see what tips I can pick up.
Keep up the good videos ATB Will.
Many thanks! That's a whole different way to tour but there are times when you will appreciate going slower ;) Many thanks on getting the book but mostly I hope you will find some good ideas for future rides on your Brompton. Cheers
Wow, awesome ride amazing place thanks for sharing this video I admired all your rides...enjoy and safe ride always...😊👍
Thanks Arnel!
you had some good weather !
For Scotland’s standards, I suppose…
Great video, well presented as usual and just look at that scenery 👍😊
Many thanks Paul! Spectacular scenery indeed.
I got ur message and book thank u so much. U did very well and you are very hard worker
Thanks so much Tenpa! I don't call this hard work :)
Wow…it is like visiting one of those mythical land with castles, green grass, and lake etc
I guess so!
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OOO wonderful landscapes in Scotland! I hope the weather are ok! Thanks for sharing this, yours videos are always fantastics inspirations for next idea travel in Brompton! 😁
Merci!
Another journey to add to my ever growing list... Thanks for showing us around Scotland, it is beautiful. How many miles (km) is that now you've covered?
This ride was around 850Km and follows what is knows as North Coast 500 with a short diversion to Lochinver that makes it a little longer than the standard route. Highly recommended despite the challenging weather one can always find up there.
Hi sir,I thoroughly enjoyed your Scotland tour , I even downloaded it and watched in my laptop. Thanks for your wonderful cinematographic shots ,it was breathtaking.
Thanks Vignesh!
Wonderful, as always. I appreciate your “honest” climbing. Question, on the long steep descents do you ever worry about the Brompton rims overheating?
Thanks Peter, I hope you are well. Rim overheating is something I have heard but must say it has never happened to me. In Scotland it was pretty cool despite being summer. I think that problem is more when riding in extreme hot temperature and long descents but it is something I have done in the past and again I didn't notice it. I have read once that one shouldn't keep the brakes on at all times but rather use them in short bursts which is what I normally do. Take care.
That was a lovely video, really enjoyed you taking us on your journey. Very inspirational (as I sit here consuming a bottle of wine, thinking must get out more and do things lol) 😂
Thanks Matt. Nothing bad with having a bottle of wine too! :) It's easy to get to places on a Brompton.
Thanks for the beautiful video Jonny. To reduce and in some cases stop midge attacks a daily dose of a Vitamin B1 tablet for a fortnight before going to Scotland is an excellent investment.
That's some expert advice I should have discovered earlier! Does that work on mosquitos generally or is it Scotland specific?? :) Head net worked well too but I think it can get much worse than what I have found when there. Cheers
@@BromptonTraveler Hi Jonny. I do no know whether Vitamin B1 works on mosquitoes. Also whilst it works well on most midges a few years ago some determined midges got to us in a deep gorge south of Ullapool, but they were as nothing compared to the attacks you can suffer. I will try your suggestion next time I am in the Highlands.
28:33 British Parachute Regiment, tough as nails!
Do you mean the guy I was talking to? How do you know? A very nice chap I met along the way.
Correct. They’re part of an Elite fighting unit within the British Army. In my line of work I’ve came across some of them. Great people with fantastic stories! :)
I noticed he was wearing a paras sweater
Excellent, how do u ride continuously, I have dahon vibe, don't have stamina like yours.
Mahesh on these videos it doesn't show the countless times I stop for meals, talk to people, enjoy the landscape, have a rest a cake a coffee and on and on... The more you ride the fitter you get though so you stamina will improve the longer you tour. Thanks
Good, relaxed film.
Thanks!
What a beautiful country
It is. It only has some issues with the weather...
Hi Gianni, I was looking for the gear list here to get some idea for my upcoming NC500 tour. But the link is empty now.
Hello, if you refer to the Amazon links of gear I use you need to click on the picture which links to the full list. Cheers
Just currently watching the TOUR DE FRANCE stage 13(a minor accident occurred) 🔥and will watch your video will after TDF has been completed ❤️🙏🏻
Can't compete with that!
Mark Cavendish won stage 13 and made history sir🔥👍
Sir what do you think about doping thing in TDF because it needs humungous alien effort to push fast at last 1km of 220kms flat track race
Love the music and the relaxing video 🥰👍
Thanks Markus. Those landscapes are essy to capture but what is always hard is to find decent copyright free music!
Awesome. I've watched a lot of your bike touring videos on a Brompton and am thinking of doing the same. Was wondering if I could make it my permanent touring bike, riding 125 km a day for 20 days. Would the Brompton manage that?
Thanks a lot! It is an excellent bike that brings some advantages to a bike tour. You do lose a little bit of speed compared to a full size bike. 125km is possible but it all depends on your fitness and style of touring. I personally find the ideal day to be between 80k and 100k. If you are touring with lots of mountain climbs, the limited gears will slow you down too so you might have to consider that. Otherwise it is a comfortable bike to ride loaded and much easier to move around with buses, trains or car whenever you include some transfers within the tour. Enjoy!
Really enjoyed that. It my homeland. Did you like it? What did you think of the Applecross road? Your bike computer, is it just a basic speedometer?
I loved the Highlands raw nature. Applecross with the wind I had was hard work but one of the best parts. It’s just a simple Cateye odometer. Thanks!
Awesome ride.
It is! Highly recommended if you haven't done it. Prepare for some rain...
Thanks, You make me Happy......Greeting from Holland.
Thank you too! Most kind.
Great video as usual 👍,sounds like keeping your clothes dry was tricky?,how long did it take to do?
Did you cycle the A9 back to Inverness? Thanks for sharing your experience 👌👏
Thanks David! I did get rain here and there as it is normal in Scotland but overall I think it wasn't too bad. Few times it luckily rained only at night when I was safe in the tent. Merino wool baselayers and all the Gore tex you can get hold of is good in these climates, and can keep you damp rather than wet! It was a leisurely 12 days and the last part back to Inverness does follow the A9 in some parts but every now and then you are able to ride on cycleways ( Route 1 I believe Land's End to John o'Groats ) so it isn't too bad. Those last 3 days are not as exciting but not too bad either.
@@BromptonTraveler thanks for the info!,will bear that in mind.Always enjoy your films,lot of hard work I’m sure,but very relaxing and look forward to the next trip👌
Lovely scenic journey..and nicely filmed and edited👍
I'm definitely inspired to follow in your tyre tracks😃👌
I'm wondering, In which month did you do this ride?
Also, were there any sections where the road traffic was super-busy and potentially unsafe?
How many times did you 'wild camp'?
Thanks Suneel. It was my latest trip this June. The road does get really narrow and twisty but traffic at that time was not too much and i felt they were all minding cyclists as there are quite a lot in such a popular U.K. route. I wild camp here and there ( completely allowed in Scotland) still I found campsites really good and cheap usually letting you pitch a tent for average 12 pounds with hot showers which was a bargain.
6:30 Whoo! That wind! No wonder you walked up that one climb - it was practically vertical!
How bad were the midges in reality? Did the midge spray work or was the headnet the only practical protection?
Yes, Bealach na Ba is well known as a very steep climb, one of the toughest in Great Britain but the gale force headwind I had that day made it hard, even when trying to push the bike up :) Midges were pretty bad a couple of times but nothing crazy. I did use Smidge spray and wore the head net when they were around. Not sure about the spray but I felt it did help. The head net is the best 5 pounds you can spend before going to Scotland in summer. They seem to love campsites and storm around your head while you pitch the tent; the head net is really useful when that happens.
@@BromptonTraveler Hello. Are Midges the same as Mosquitos? Thanks!
@@davidjonathangudlaugson4768 Not an expert in insects, but they are quite different. Much smaller and their bites are less painful but leave a red spot and are still a little itchy and annoying. What is worse about them is that unlike mosquitoes they swarm you in clouds when you are standing still in the wrong place at the wrong time! While cycling they are never a problem.I think Scandinavia and places like Alaska have them too, depending on the season.
@@BromptonTraveler Thank you for the Heads Up! I will try and replicate your trip in Spring or mid to late Autumn to avoid the Midge Enemy!! And also bring a mosquito mask for face and neck!!
@@davidjonathangudlaugson4768 Midges are a problem only in the summer. Until May and after September you shouldn't need to worry. The challenge then is mostly the weather but as far as you are prepared with warm clothes and some patience it is a stunning place to ride. Enjoy.
It's so gorgeous. I REALLY want to do this route but not alone. Do you know of any Scottish Club(s) that do it please?
Yes Cher, wonderful route. I don't have any experience of using supported tours but one I have heard good things about and based in the uk is Redspokes and looking at their website they seem to have the North Coast 500 in their offerings. www.redspokes.co.uk/cycling-holidays/tour-overview.php?c=19&t=162
Your videos keep getting better!
May I ask how many days did you spend on the route?
Thanks Reli! Slow learner but after years I do try to improve things here and there... :) I followed the North Coast 500 but made the longer version which goes through Lochinver ( by the way one of the best parts of the entire ride so well worth taking that route ) Total was 885 kilometres and I did it in a comfortable 12 days. Can be done much quicker but the sceneries deserve lots of stopping and staring! How was the South?
@@BromptonTraveler i have been in greek islands for a while. Relaxing and enjoying the slow life before I start my new job in August. I think i will do a week long bike baking trip in August. Will report back once done!!!😍
Another spectacular video!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks again!
Woowww......how many days??? Thankyou very much for your amazing video. ( my fevarate is srilanka because I am from srilanka).
Most welcome 😊 It was 15 days of cycling.
you're living my dream brother. From the Philippines.
That’s always been mine too! Thanks for reminding me what a privilege it is to be able to travel like this. Of course wishing you to fulfil yours too. All the best.
Excellent video ..what camera did you use...
Very simple equipment Keith. I currently have an iPhone 11 and a GoPro 7 Black.
Lovely work once again. Thank you!
Thank you too!
crazy good views! How do you get such nice footage/filming setup?
Thanks! Mostly to do with the stunning landscapes of Scotland. Otherwise I use a GoPro with Chest mount and selfie stick while on the bike and an iPhone for filming off the bike. Cheers.
@@BromptonTraveler amazing, thankyou
That was lovely. Thank you.
Thanks - beautiful video
Thanks a lot Adrian. It's a beautiful road to ride.
Come on Guys share this video and really there is who enthusiastic to see such this beautiful content
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Please give me some cycling tips for highway or expressway ride... How to stay safe?
The only thing you can do is trust your common sense that can judge whether a major road is too dangerous to ride. Otherwise it is for those that drive to be careful rather than you. The best we cyclists can do is make ourselves more visible with clothing, lights etc. Be a little assertive in taking your space on the road as that will slow down traffic behind you. Being afraid and riding on the threshold seems a good idea but it isn't.
beautiful scenery. i wish i was born there..i could have made like this with a folding bike
I am sure you would!
Bellissimo 🏕e bravo!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Molte grazie!
wonderful scenery~ thank you!! how long miles in a day?
This route is quite hilly with some steep climbs and strong wind so I had planned easier days than on other tours. Probably the average was 50 miles or 75 km per day or so... Also I knew it would be really scenic and that some days the weather might be bad so I wanted to give myself more time to enjoy it.
Thanks for your sincerely answer
Great to see you relatively close to home again, in my opinion one of your best tours/ videos, how long were you on the road?
Good video, as usual. Scotland looks like a lonely sort of place, with amazingly narrow roads! Is there a reason you don't wear a helmet, or cycling gloves? I'm starting to plan a 20-day ride from Land's End to John o'Groats and you make me think that riding my Brompton might be workable. I've been wondering how to take my Surly Long Haul Trucker on the plane and get from here (Minnesota) to there and back, but the Brompton would be much easier for that!
Helmet is personal choice and a risk I take as I find it really uncomfortable to wear while touring long hours every day. The North coast 500 is spectacular as I suppose are other parts of Scotland if you are open to challenging weather! Land’s End to John o’Groats seems a great plan and it is possible on a Bromton. You might have to push the bike at times as roads can get really steep in Cornwall and up north and you are limited with gears on a Brompton but if like myself you dont mind, the bike is solid and reliable. Enjoy.
Very nice dude did the midge’s get you 🤔👍🏻
Just a little at some campsites. You do need smidge spray and a head net!
Yes definitely @@BromptonTraveler
Oh my gosh! That was superb!🤩
Thanks!
Where did you stay along the way? Are you able to wild camp there? Thanks!
I stayed in a Airbnb in Inverness at the start and end otherwise camped all the way. Scotland is fantastic as wild camping is allowed by law. Cheers
@@BromptonTraveler awesome thanks!
What a perfect film. It made me happy, thank you.
Thanks!
Wonderful video, thank you! Apologies if this has been answered before, but are you doing this on a standard 6 speed gear setup or do you have a Rohloff adapted Brompton for your adventures? Thanks in advance.
Thanks! Standard 6 gears but with 'reduced option' which you can chose when ordering the bike. It gives a lower gear ratio which I find better for touring with luggage.
@@BromptonTraveler Thank you. And for all the amazing, inspirational videos you post. Much appreciated.
Unless there is a unique reason, travel vds are better when it focuses on the visual scenery than the rider.
That is exactly what I try to do. The reason I sometimes use self shots is twofold. It adds some variety and a different perspective that makes it less boring and when going uphill as the selfie stick is much more stable than a chest harness. Thanks
I actually enjoy seeing the Brompton with its touring bags and how it looks on the journey.
The Brompton should be featured as much as the scenery, if not more.
Hi Gianni, I recently finished cycling NC500 and took some videos. It looks like putting those video together as one is more difficult than the tour itself. I wonder what editing software you’ve used. Thank you.
It is definitely a time consuming process that takes patience and time! For me it is part of the journey and I love reviewing the clips for the first time and see what happens when music is added. It is always a surprise in a way as you never know how it will turn out in the end. I use basic software like iMovie if doing it on my Mac computer or Lumafusion when editing directly on the iPad. Same result can be obtained with many decent movie editing software for Windows I am sure. I hope you enjoyed the tour, it is a spectacular road.
@@BromptonTraveler Thanks Gianni. I enjoyed tremendously the whole journey and loved the solicitude and the people I met.
I'm Shah, that's how I used to log in on UA-cam before, but I changed my username. You can call me Shah. Is anything in the pipeline this summer or spring or in the winter/austral summer? Any plan to do London to Istanbul in the future following the Eurovelo 6/Danube?
@@GhurabaAbuMaryam Hi Shah, all going well I plan a tour in either Korea or Japan around September October and as far as longer tours and time to do the London-Istanbul I have plans but will have to wait to have much more spare time and less work ;) Thanks
Amazing Trip !!
Lovely loop in the Highlands
Fantastic!
Thanks!
Beautiful...as always your video journeys are beautiful.
Thank you very much! You get nice views from the flight deck too.
Hello! Your videos are beautiful! May i know which model of brompton you own, and is it a 6 or 12 gear ? Thank you!
Thanks! 12 gears is a brand new model. I have owned 6 reduced gears option from the past
This video has inspired me to do NC 500 on a Moulton. Do you have the route you followed on Strava or Komoot?
It’s an amazing route, and if I remember almost entirely on surfaced roads so no worries there. I don’t use Strava or Komoot but it is a very popular route and a quick search will give you many gpx fioes to use. Enjoy.
Great video
Thanks Ahmad!
Could I have a full music track list of your journey
Sorry but I don't have the list with me...Like most creators on UA-cam I use www.epidemicsound.com for all copyright free music.
25:54 Said the Italian: "Is it possible to have an... _Americano_ ?"
Are you kidding? Lol ☕
I like the greens of Scotland however I've seen you walk yr bicycle
more times in Scotland than on your trek "Manali - Leh".
Right! What is the world coming to.. :)
Wonderful tour and video. Contratulations
Just a privilege to be able to tour somewhere, especially in these times! Thanks
what is your favorite bag brompton? is sport?
For a Brompton I love a large front Bag, currently the Borough Roll Top from Brompton. Cheers!