Sandy, you are such an unassuming man, and yet you do all these amazing things - Lands End to John O Groats, paragliding, motor bike touring and so on. You truly are an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your adventures.
Sandy, thanks for posting. Cycling got me through a very dark period some 10 years ago. I now cycle 110 miles a week to commute to work and back. Life is peachy and I now own a fine collection of summer bikes (road) and mountain bikes (winter). Cycling is good for the mind and good for the body. Keep up your good work, I’ve watched you vids for a number of years and always enjoyed them.
Paddy you are spot on, cycling has done wonders for me too. There is a reason why I have returned to cycling and I#ll talk about it in my next video. Thanks for your comment Sandy
A sad sign of the times Sandy. Consume, throw away and buy again but at a much lower quality so it only lasts a few years. Very inspirational video. Thanks.
I really like the potted history you mention, not the sort of stuff that historians would bother putting in books. Thumbs up for SJS Cycles, they carry a lot of stock and I've found them very helpful when seeking advice. Thanks for the video.👍
Another very enjoyable video. Cycling, camping and motorcycling, your videos cover all of my interests. They are a real treasure trove. All the best to you.
Years ago I met an older gentleman on a camping in Holland. He wanted to know if he still "got it". He was 57 and had come over from Sweden on exactly the same kind of old bike as you showed us. I believe it was a Raleigh. These old bikes just seem to go on and on.
Good morning Sandy!! Great video!! Thank you for taking us along, enjoyed this!!🤠Looking good and mighty fit there!! Way to go 🏁🚴♂️🏁 Love the bike, glad you were able to restore it to its original glory…Keep on!! Oh yes, I’m very thankful for what I have!! Haha,,,like the ending! 🚴♂️
Nice video Sandy. I do love the retro road bikes. Respect to anybody who has rode Lands End to John o groats. Always found Mitchell Cycles at Shrivenham Road very helpful. Take care. Martin WB
I related to this video in more ways than one, I like cycling and walking, but I'm also waiting for a cardiologist appointment for my low heart rate. Always enjoy watching your videos.
Cor....I haven't ridden a racer since my old one got damaged in the early 80's. I'm waiting for batteries and speed to improve on the restricted bikes....that would be my limit today. Those beautiful old cottages and the pond look amazing...what a lovely place to live
I enjoy all your videos and we seem to have similar cycling history. I've been a lifelong cyclist and motorcyclist. I purchased a Dawes Super Galaxy in 1988 and it is very similar to yours, although you don't mention the make or model. I also did the End to End trip in 1992 aged 43, but the wrong way - (JOG to Land's End) as I was working in Aberdeen. The Super Galaxy is a superb touring bike c/w 531 frame, B17 saddle and tandem rated 700C wheels. Very comfortable for long days in the saddle. It's still in my garage but I tend to use my Raleigh Roadster for shorter local trips nowadays. Also riding a BMW R850R motorcycle. Good to watch the adventures of a kindred spirit. 👍
I've just found you channel and I must say it is wonderful to see guys like you who are quiet similar with. I bought a few years ago a Hercules Grand Tour LX out of the 1980th with three broken Spokes at the rear wheel for just 23€. Believe it. I repaired that cycle and made some tours with it. Its great riding a bicycle only with your musles. Thanks a lot and greetings from germany
Bit of a small world eh? I too once bought a lovely new tourer and put many a mile on her. After a couple minor crashes I also became frustrated with trying to swap out parts and got so fed up I put it out at the curb - free to any takers. Next day it was gone of course, and 40 years later I still regret my foolishness. Glad to see you were more patient. That was a lovely ride Sandy, thanks for sharing.
@@WiltshireMan Oh I do wish I could turn the clock back! In my twenties I loved everything including hill climbs, now at 65 I take all things in moderation. And like you say, let us be grateful for all that we have. Interesting part of the world that Wiltshire. Looking forward to your King Alf adventure. Meantime ATB.
I rarely comment Sandy as so many do comment on your video's but as ever they are wonderful and interesting which of course comes from you as a person. Thank you. 🙏🌞🍻
Another great video. The good news is I’ve passed 70 this year and I’m still fit and healthy doing my motorcycling , walking. Part time work, grandchildren etc etc so you’ve a long time to go yet. I agree our mothers gave us a great start with great home cooking healthy food, not a diet of takeout rubbish. Yes, if you appreciate what you have, your happy. All the best.
I'm like you son. I have a lovely old cro Mo road bike and an old rigid MTB. But I really do enjoy my old 26 inch mountain bike the most. All best from Australia 👍
Great to see you get out on the bike after its 15 year hibernation and bit of tlc to get it up and running again. Lovely local scenery and history as always and love the humilty and appreciation of your health and surroundings as you head towards the magic 60; I know exactly where you're coming from and am equally thankful for my health and ability to get out hiking, biking and camping as another one in their 60's. Very enjoyable to watch as ever. Stay safe and healthy. ATVB from a Brit expat in sunny and wet Malaysia 😎🏕🇲🇾
Great video as always. It's been said before, but I will say it again, you are an inspiration. Your recent video about the ridgeway has made us change our plans for our autumn break, instead of heading to Dorset we will instead attempt to walk the ridgeway in the 8 days available to us. I too had a brain tumour, mine was removed in 2008, they told us I would become totally depressed and would no longer be able to run my business. Well we are both here proving them very much wrong thankfully, and long may it continue.
Fantastic news. You will really enjoy the Ridgeway if you have 8 days to spare. When I first walked it I did it in 4 days, I wish I had more free time to travel at a slower pace. 8 days is perfect. I hope you have a great trip
Beautiful part of the world Sandy, brought back memories. My first thought, after seeing you power up that hill. He has to come down, I hope his brakes worked!
Thanks for this one, Sandy! Here on Vancouver Island I ride my push bike everywhere. We have some brilliant local cycling paths that were built on the railbeds of what was originally a narrow-gauge railway that serviced the town. They see a terrific amount of use in the summer, and it's really neat to see people of all ages and in all conditions , getting out and about. Thanks again! PS: I'm not into all the Lycra jazz, either: to me they all look like super-heroes who have forgotten their capes.
Enjoyable video Sandy. I’ve had a slow heart rate all of my life. My resting rate is often in the 40s. Got a Fitbit 3 years ago and found that I was dropping to 38 at night some. If your heart rate has always been slow it’s probably not a problem. I’m on the back half of 68 and stay active but knees and back won’t tolerate riding a bicycle. Great refurbish on the old bike. Wishing you all the best as you cross the 60 year line. Peace
@@markgibbs904 Interesting to hear - I will be 91 in December and am still averaging 100km a week on my road bike, and, in spite of the denigrators, happily still wearing my Lycra. A confession though - with my rides, specifically the hills, having become more difficult over the last two or three years, I recently treated myself to an e-bike pedal assist kit. It is friction drive kit which has left the roadie appearance virtually unchanged, and being very light, the all up weight is only 13.5kg. which compares very favourably with those beautiful, but very expensive e-road bikes, so my rides are a lot easier now, and I hope can go on further into the future.
Looks like a Holdsworth, or Claude Butler, frame. Great you kept your old Imperial Measures bike. Sorry I let mine go. Now in my seventies I’ve settled for a lightweight electric assist to help with the very steep hills where I live. Looks like good cycling country where you live. The roads are a bit busy hereabouts. Pity the roads are so busy these days.
I’ve just bought an eBike, after 5 weeks even with a little assistance I’m feeling much better for or both mentally and physically. It’s very hilly where I live and I’ve added my portable radio gear and what a blast. Keep it up. Mike
Will do Noel, I'm heading out for a quick overnight ride and camp later this week before heading out for the bigger ride 230 miles all off road in about 3 weeks time. It should be fun:) I hope you and yours are keeping well. Sandy
Very enjoyable video, wonderful looking country and villages. It is startling to me to see you on the opposite side of the road! I think your slow heart rate IS because you are so fit. In my mid 20s my resting heart rate was in the mid 30s late at night and this upset my doctor at the time, that was 40 years age. I look forward to more of your adventures. Thanks for the post.
Sandy, thanks for your video. you're right about your health, up until this year I enjoyed rude health. I had a mix of Pneumonia, chest infection and covid and it floored me, almost underground, so I appreciate your videos more than most. I am on he mend now and am looking forward to r9ding my bike/motorbike and more importantly getting back into the hills.Thanks for your inspiiration..... ....
I think moderate exercise is very important John to enabling a full recovery, sorry to hear you have been through some battles but sounds like your on the mend now
Wonderful video Sandy as ever . You have inspired me to finally get around to fitting my bike with the required new crank and front derailleur , and to get back out in the lanes .
From your hikes down the ridgeway to the king Alfred's way training and everything inbetween, you really have a great way of presenting your hobbies and passions. A True Legend.. I'm so excited to see your adventures on the king Alfred's way and wish you all the best of luck from a fellow Swindonian, M. Vardy.
Sandy a great video my friend. I just turned 72 last week unfortunately a few years back I had to stop riding a regular bicycle. I can't get my leg over the bar. So I switched to a step through. I still love to ride, probably just miss my motorcycle. Lol
Thanks Sand for the update. The drone is a real boon for archeology. I don't know that particular brand of bike. The Diamond back mountain bike is available and a popular brand here in the US.
For me 531 is still the best material for a bike frame. The double butted nature combined with the metal variant gives a beautiful ride to a bike with a perfect combination of stiffness and comfort. Barring accidents it’s a frame for numerous lifetimes. You can’t say that of carbon fiber or Aluminium. I loathe CF especially for a bike frame, it’s hard and sounds like it’s going to fall to bits on every bump. You can tell it’s a quality build looking at the brazed seat bolt clamp and scooped ends to the seat stays. As for your local bike shop, they have no idea outside of modern. All parts for this age of bike are available, perhaps not locally but they are all made still. I would not go to that place ever again. They just want you to buy a new bike then your locked in to the cost of newer parts. It’s more rich mans lifestyle stuff now in those places Sandy! Oh and Sandy, that Bike can easily handle green lane stuff, remember when we were kids, did we ever have cracked frames after years of riding our bikes off road! As for padded shorts, so overrated and really unnecessary. You have a Brooks saddle, which is more than comfortable enough. I hate the Tour de France look and it’s just not comfortable for every day biking.
Nice. Such a pleasure to watch one of your videos while I’m having my Saturday breakfast. Keep up the interest in getting out and about I’m sure it’s important part of a healthy life. I turn 80 in a few months and ride, walk, and explore the remotest parts of this amazing country in my Landcruser .I’ve just come back from a 2 week trip exploring the remote South Australian desert country.
Greetings from the west coast of Australia. Just got back from a ride and stumbled across your video while eating breakie. Great to hear and watch you again. Haven't seen you for a while so I subscribed so I don't miss any. Your videos are so enjoyable to watch. I'm close to 70yrs old and have bouts of tachycardia but doesn't stop me cycling. All the best.
Well done , I know exactly why you don't want to wear those padded shorts Lol , I've never worn them or spandex either, Nice bike BTW, keep on cycling, I cycle every day, we're indeed fortunate to have good health and to recognise that is a blessing too, God bless our Mums.... Live Long and Prosper.
Good on you Sandy, a lovely relaxing video with nice views and history thrown in. I'm near 70 and don't have the use of my legs anymore. I still use a manual wheelchair and if i want a real workout i grind the coffee beans manually 🌞 cheers
Got an old Dawes similar to your bike. Used to be you could walk into any cycle shop and get all the parts for it as they were pretty much universal. Unfortunately those days are gone and bike components seem to change and become obsolete almost every year now.
Big fan of old bikes, I own and restored many despite also owning modern stuff. 531 tubing is brilliant stuff and used extensively in the aeroplane and motor racing industry.
i think Sandy, that you’re really fit. I have too and old race bike, more than 45 years old. Dit great trips with it. You bringing me up ideas. As a matter of fact, you build yourself a nice gravel bike. Just change the tires.
Lovely bike Sandy, well worth preserving. Steel is real. I've had quite a few Reynolds framed bicycles, tried aluminium and a few others, back on a all steel Genesis gravel bike and its a dream, probably my last cycle as I approach my 64th birthday, lol.
I rode 65 miles yesterday on my old Romany, still a great bike and a nice supple frame. I have an aluminum framed MTB and if the tyres are pumped up hard the ride can be jarring
@@WiltshireMan that’s great miles your getting in! Had an aluminium Dawes and Ridgeback, both tourers, couldn’t live with either of them! Incidentally I also have a Merida ebike I use for a 7.6 mile each way commute to work.
Just take it easy John, but gentle exercise will do you good, be careful on the hills and build up your fitness slowly..Slowly slowly catch the monkey as the saying goes!
Beautiful bike that, lugged frame, Reynolds tubing. Youve done the best upgrades possible with Shwalbe tyres and a Brooks saddle. Cant go wrong with that bike. Youve got history together and its still going to last you years.
Great to see the old bike looking smart and fully use able, Sandy - nicely done. I fitted one of those Brookes saddles on my 12-speed Peugeot tourer, bought new in 1984. Once broken in, the most comfortable bicycle saddle ever, and not a millimetre of padding required. Sad to say I can't even remember what became of that old bike.
Sandy nice bike. I had a Raleigh Royal in the 80's that colour, 531 tubing, with Blackburn racks and centre pull brakes. A good tourer, went camping in Shropshire and Somerset on it.
I've just been fettling my old bike too. It's not as old but still very dear to me. I just ordered two new tyres and bar tape, same tyres as you Schwalbe Marathon Plus. I also did an old fashioned thing by wiping it down with an oily rag to protect it against the rain and prevent rust. My dad taught me to do that once a month in winter. My bike has also been on land's end to John o groats and also the French equivalent Channel to the Med.
Hi. Great vid. I’m down the road in Somerset. Used to cycle a lot,races,sportives etc. Life got in the way of cycling for me. Need to start it again as the health benefits are phenomenal. Your vid may be the thing to start me. All the best.👍🏾🇬🇧
When I took my 35 year old road touring bike (very similar to yours) to a couple of LBSs, they both were able to get the parts needed to fix it up. So do try some other shops. They're usually very helpful and competent in my experience.
Sandy, you are such an unassuming man, and yet you do all these amazing things - Lands End to John O Groats, paragliding, motor bike touring and so on. You truly are an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your adventures.
Thanks Don. Life is for living:)
Good Old Reynolds 531 , I've Still Got My Racer And Like Yours It's In Lovely Condition !
Great Little Video Sandy
Bless Up Fella
Sandy, thanks for posting.
Cycling got me through a very dark period some 10 years ago. I now cycle 110 miles a week to commute to work and back. Life is peachy and I now own a fine collection of summer bikes (road) and mountain bikes (winter).
Cycling is good for the mind and good for the body. Keep up your good work, I’ve watched you vids for a number of years and always enjoyed them.
Paddy you are spot on, cycling has done wonders for me too. There is a reason why I have returned to cycling and I#ll talk about it in my next video. Thanks for your comment
Sandy
A sad sign of the times Sandy. Consume, throw away and buy again but at a much lower quality so it only lasts a few years. Very inspirational video. Thanks.
How lovely to see the old bikes being loved again . Nothing more special
I'm a Wiltshire (originally Yorkshire) motorcyclist who has just taken up cycling (again) with a Brompton and a gravel bike. So glad I found you.
thankyou for sharing that beautifull place with us,
and good health to you
Im 6 weeks short of my 60th & I love riding my old touring bike also like yourself , thank god , keep ya knees in the breeze .
I'm 7.5 weeks away from my 60th :)
beautiful elegant bike ! Road cycling is how to feel 17 again, every timr
I really like the potted history you mention, not the sort of stuff that historians would bother putting in books.
Thumbs up for SJS Cycles, they carry a lot of stock and I've found them very helpful when seeking advice.
Thanks for the video.👍
I love vintage cycles, nice to see that people are restoring and still riding them. Nice video 👍
Another very enjoyable video.
Cycling, camping and motorcycling, your videos cover all of my interests. They are a real treasure trove.
All the best to you.
Thanks for the video. It is so nice to see England as someone who lives there sees it.
That is a lovely old bike. I feel like it is my old friend now too.
Thank you for sharing your adventure! Your old bike is the same style as my old bike. Mine is a Schwinn Caliente bike. I am 70 years old. Cheers!
Cheers Dan, I shall be 60 in October, catching you up:)
@@WiltshireMan My mother will be 96 October 27th and she still drives a car.
Years ago I met an older gentleman on a camping in Holland. He wanted to know if he still "got it". He was 57 and had come over from Sweden on exactly the same kind of old bike as you showed us. I believe it was a Raleigh. These old bikes just seem to go on and on.
Good morning Sandy!! Great video!! Thank you for taking us along, enjoyed this!!🤠Looking good and mighty fit there!! Way to go 🏁🚴♂️🏁 Love the bike, glad you were able to restore it to its original glory…Keep on!! Oh yes, I’m very thankful for what I have!! Haha,,,like the ending! 🚴♂️
Good job on the old bicycle.
Thanks for posting.
Always thankful for what I've got
Great video Sandy, looks a good old bike.Thank you very much. Stay Safe.
Thoroughly enjoyable video. I think I'll be getting my old bike out again.
Another enjoyable video Sandy. Thank you.
Sandy, Excellent Video, so inspiring fella.. 👍🏻👍🏻
Nice video Sandy. I do love the retro road bikes. Respect to anybody who has rode Lands End to John o groats. Always found Mitchell Cycles at Shrivenham Road very helpful. Take care. Martin WB
I related to this video in more ways than one, I like cycling and walking, but I'm also waiting for a cardiologist appointment for my low heart rate. Always enjoy watching your videos.
Thanks for sharing this Sandy I can well understand you riding this for your health. I have done the same, hiking with my wife.
I think it's important to maintain some physical activity John, it will keep us motorcycling for longer too:)
Well done for keeping those cranks turning Sandy up that climb. 132bpm is damn good for that climb.
Cor....I haven't ridden a racer since my old one got damaged in the early 80's. I'm waiting for batteries and speed to improve on the restricted bikes....that would be my limit today.
Those beautiful old cottages and the pond look amazing...what a lovely place to live
I enjoy all your videos and we seem to have similar cycling history. I've been a lifelong cyclist and motorcyclist. I purchased a Dawes Super Galaxy in 1988 and it is very similar to yours, although you don't mention the make or model. I also did the End to End trip in 1992 aged 43, but the wrong way - (JOG to Land's End) as I was working in Aberdeen. The Super Galaxy is a superb touring bike c/w 531 frame, B17 saddle and tandem rated 700C wheels. Very comfortable for long days in the saddle. It's still in my garage but I tend to use my Raleigh Roadster for shorter local trips nowadays. Also riding a BMW R850R motorcycle. Good to watch the adventures of a kindred spirit. 👍
Lovely as always sandy..
Keep it up, Sandy! Makes me want to get out my 70's Motobecane and clean off the cobwebs.
Cheers Sandy. I’m now the ripe old age of 44, you are an inspiration. Much love from Yorkshire.
I've just found you channel and I must say it is wonderful to see guys like you who are quiet similar with. I bought a few years ago a Hercules Grand Tour LX out of the 1980th with three broken Spokes at the rear wheel for just 23€. Believe it. I repaired that cycle and made some tours with it. Its great riding a bicycle only with your musles. Thanks a lot and greetings from germany
Hi Willis
Yes I agree, using muscle power 100% is a good and satisfying thing:)
Top effort Sandy, not bad for almost 60👏💯
Bit of a small world eh? I too once bought a lovely new tourer and put many a mile on her. After a couple minor crashes I also became frustrated with trying to swap out parts and got so fed up I put it out at the curb - free to any takers. Next day it was gone of course, and 40 years later I still regret my foolishness. Glad to see you were more patient.
That was a lovely ride Sandy, thanks for sharing.
Thats a shame Brad, I bet you wish you could turn the clock back!
@@WiltshireMan Oh I do wish I could turn the clock back! In my twenties I loved everything including hill climbs, now at 65 I take all things in moderation. And like you say, let us be grateful for all that we have.
Interesting part of the world that Wiltshire. Looking forward to your King Alf adventure. Meantime ATB.
How right you are ,
be thankful for what you've got,..what a great video.
I rarely comment Sandy as so many do comment on your video's but as ever they are wonderful and interesting which of course comes from you as a person.
Thank you. 🙏🌞🍻
Thanks Dave, appreciate your comment, I just says it as it is:)
Another excellent video Sandy
Another great video. The good news is I’ve passed 70 this year and I’m still fit and healthy doing my motorcycling , walking. Part time work, grandchildren etc etc so you’ve a long time to go yet. I agree our mothers gave us a great start with great home cooking healthy food, not a diet of takeout rubbish. Yes, if you appreciate what you have, your happy. All the best.
Thanks Godfrey good to know you are 70 and still young:)
I'm like you son. I have a lovely old cro Mo road bike and an old rigid MTB. But I really do enjoy my old 26 inch mountain bike the most. All best from Australia 👍
Sandy you're an inspiration to us who are getting on!
Thanks Brian
Excellent, much appreciated....
Great to see you get out on the bike after its 15 year hibernation and bit of tlc to get it up and running again. Lovely local scenery and history as always and love the humilty and appreciation of your health and surroundings as you head towards the magic 60; I know exactly where you're coming from and am equally thankful for my health and ability to get out hiking, biking and camping as another one in their 60's. Very enjoyable to watch as ever. Stay safe and healthy. ATVB from a Brit expat in sunny and wet Malaysia 😎🏕🇲🇾
Great video as always.
It's been said before, but I will say it again, you are an inspiration.
Your recent video about the ridgeway has made us change our plans for our autumn break, instead of heading to Dorset we will instead attempt to walk the ridgeway in the 8 days available to us.
I too had a brain tumour, mine was removed in 2008, they told us I would become totally depressed and would no longer be able to run my business. Well we are both here proving them very much wrong thankfully, and long may it continue.
Fantastic news. You will really enjoy the Ridgeway if you have 8 days to spare. When I first walked it I did it in 4 days, I wish I had more free time to travel at a slower pace. 8 days is perfect.
I hope you have a great trip
Brilliant video, love the bike, especially the B17 saddle. Thanks for the journey.
Beautiful part of the world Sandy, brought back memories. My first thought, after seeing you power up that hill. He has to come down, I hope his brakes worked!
Haa, well the brakes on the old bike are OK, and thats just about it, just OK:)
Yay!!! Another amazing vid. I planned to go for a bike ride this weekend. Then I was told I was working. Oh well. It’s extra pennies x
Nice one sandy so relaxing to listen and follow you on your days out . thank you .
Thanks for this one, Sandy! Here on Vancouver Island I ride my push bike everywhere. We have some brilliant local cycling paths that were built on the railbeds of what was originally a narrow-gauge railway that serviced the town. They see a terrific amount of use in the summer, and it's really neat to see people of all ages and in all conditions , getting out and about. Thanks again! PS: I'm not into all the Lycra jazz, either: to me they all look like super-heroes who have forgotten their capes.
It's good that you have the old railways to cycle along, the same is over here in the UK. Quite a network of them
Enjoyable video Sandy. I’ve had a slow heart rate all of my life. My resting rate is often in the 40s. Got a Fitbit 3 years ago and found that I was dropping to 38 at night some.
If your heart rate has always been slow it’s probably not a problem. I’m on the back half of 68 and stay active but knees and back won’t tolerate riding a bicycle. Great refurbish on the old bike. Wishing you all the best as you cross the 60 year line. Peace
Good to know Mark. Maybe us slow beaters will be long lifer's then:)
@@WiltshireMan it is said that mammals have one trillion heartbeats in a lifetime, yes it can be a good thing. My dad’s is slow and he’s almost 92.
Oddly enough my knees and back can't tolerate not cycling. If I don't cycle for two day in a row I can feel my back freezing up.
@@markgibbs904 Interesting to hear - I will be 91 in December and am still averaging 100km a week on my road bike, and, in spite of the denigrators, happily still wearing my Lycra. A confession though - with my rides, specifically the hills, having become more difficult over the last two or three years, I recently treated myself to an e-bike pedal assist kit. It is friction drive kit which has left the roadie appearance virtually unchanged, and being very light, the all up weight is only 13.5kg. which compares very favourably with those beautiful, but very expensive e-road bikes, so my rides are a lot easier now, and I hope can go on further into the future.
Good for you - interesting video and a great old bike. Best of luck for the future.
Very genuine resouceful man ,no posing here , thankyou for sharing ,hope to see more
Thanks David
Looks like a Holdsworth, or Claude Butler, frame. Great you kept your old Imperial Measures bike. Sorry I let mine go. Now in my seventies I’ve settled for a lightweight electric assist to help with the very steep hills where I live. Looks like good cycling country where you live. The roads are a bit busy hereabouts. Pity the roads are so busy these days.
I’ve just bought an eBike, after 5 weeks even with a little assistance I’m feeling much better for or both mentally and physically. It’s very hilly where I live and I’ve added my portable radio gear and what a blast. Keep it up. Mike
Mike, An Ebike is a great way to get you out enjoying nature and some good exercise too
That is a great looking bike Sandy. Two wheels are fun no matter what motor you're using.
You my good man Sandy will live on forever 💙 you are such an inspiration to everybody that follows or who knows you my good man 🙌🙌👏👍
Haa cheers Martin. with a bit of luck hopefully I will have a few years yet
Ha ha, I like the backwards cycling at the end!😀
Avid cyclist myself, glad you can re-experience the joy and autonomy that comes with long rides out to nowhere. Enjoy your life! :)
Hi Cal, You've managed to put into a nutshell how I feel about cycling:)
Excellent Sandy. Keep on pedalling man!
Noel
Will do Noel, I'm heading out for a quick overnight ride and camp later this week before heading out for the bigger ride 230 miles all off road in about 3 weeks time. It should be fun:)
I hope you and yours are keeping well.
Sandy
Appreciate the videos as the little things in life you talk about are so important!
Great vid again,,,,I'm also in the 40's bpm club and 60 in Jan...Shine on :)
Very enjoyable video, wonderful looking country and villages. It is startling to me to see you on the opposite side of the road! I think your slow heart rate IS because you are so fit. In my mid 20s my resting heart rate was in the mid 30s late at night and this upset my doctor at the time, that was 40 years age. I look forward to more of your adventures. Thanks for the post.
Sandy, thanks for your video. you're right about your health, up until this year I enjoyed rude health. I had a mix of Pneumonia, chest infection and covid and it floored me, almost underground, so I appreciate your videos more than most. I am on he mend now and am looking forward to r9ding my bike/motorbike and more importantly getting back into the hills.Thanks for your inspiiration.....
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I think moderate exercise is very important John to enabling a full recovery, sorry to hear you have been through some battles but sounds like your on the mend now
That is a nice bike Sandy!
Wonderful video Sandy as ever . You have inspired me to finally get around to fitting my bike with the required new crank and front derailleur , and to get back out in the lanes .
From your hikes down the ridgeway to the king Alfred's way training and everything inbetween, you really have a great way of presenting your hobbies and passions. A True Legend.. I'm so excited to see your adventures on the king Alfred's way and wish you all the best of luck from a fellow Swindonian, M. Vardy.
Thanks M. Are you any relation to Steve and Tina?
@@WiltshireMan yes, Steve is my Dad, and Tina my Aunt.
Love your story, thank you for sharing it with us all.
All the best!
John.
yOU'RE invincible. That hill probably took it up to 70 BPM.
Sandy a great video my friend. I just turned 72 last week unfortunately a few years back I had to stop riding a regular bicycle. I can't get my leg over the bar. So I switched to a step through. I still love to ride, probably just miss my motorcycle. Lol
Belated happy birthday Doug
Thanks Sand for the update. The drone is a real boon for archeology.
I don't know that particular brand of bike. The Diamond back mountain bike is available and a popular brand here in the US.
For me 531 is still the best material for a bike frame. The double butted nature combined with the metal variant gives a beautiful ride to a bike with a perfect combination of stiffness and comfort. Barring accidents it’s a frame for numerous lifetimes. You can’t say that of carbon fiber or Aluminium. I loathe CF especially for a bike frame, it’s hard and sounds like it’s going to fall to bits on every bump.
You can tell it’s a quality build looking at the brazed seat bolt clamp and scooped ends to the seat stays.
As for your local bike shop, they have no idea outside of modern. All parts for this age of bike are available, perhaps not locally but they are all made still. I would not go to that place ever again. They just want you to buy a new bike then your locked in to the cost of newer parts. It’s more rich mans lifestyle stuff now in those places Sandy!
Oh and Sandy, that Bike can easily handle green lane stuff, remember when we were kids, did we ever have cracked frames after years of riding our bikes off road! As for padded shorts, so overrated and really unnecessary. You have a Brooks saddle, which is more than comfortable enough. I hate the Tour de France look and it’s just not comfortable for every day biking.
Reynolds 531 for life!!!
Thanks Ian, your comment is spot on exactly my thoughts
Nice. Such a pleasure to watch one of your videos while I’m having my Saturday breakfast. Keep up the interest in getting out and about I’m sure it’s important part of a healthy life. I turn 80 in a few months and ride, walk, and explore the remotest parts of this amazing country in my Landcruser .I’ve just come back from a 2 week trip exploring the remote South Australian desert country.
Harold, sounds like your living the dream:)
Love your videos, Sandy. Big fan 👍🚴♂️🌞
Thanks Andrew, got some nice adventures lined up soon
Sorry to hear about your ticker, hope you'll be ok!! 🤞
Greetings from the west coast of Australia. Just got back from a ride and stumbled across your video while eating breakie. Great to hear and watch you again. Haven't seen you for a while so I subscribed so I don't miss any. Your videos are so enjoyable to watch. I'm close to 70yrs old and have bouts of tachycardia but doesn't stop me cycling. All the best.
Thanks John, glad you have found my channel again and that your still pedalling around
I was at the white horse a couple of days back Sandy after a coffee at Wantage. Take care Sandy and keep up the great vids.
Well done , I know exactly why you don't want to wear those padded shorts Lol , I've never worn them or spandex either, Nice bike BTW, keep on cycling, I cycle every day, we're indeed fortunate to have good health and to recognise that is a blessing too, God bless our Mums.... Live Long and Prosper.
Thank once again for such and enjoyable adventure!!! Would be lovely to join you on one of those excursions
Nice enjoyable video Mr W👍
Be nice to have a beer with you sometime… lovely video as usual Sandy
Good on you Sandy, a lovely relaxing video with nice views and history thrown in. I'm near 70 and don't have the use of my legs anymore. I still use a manual wheelchair and if i want a real workout i grind the coffee beans manually 🌞 cheers
Got an old Dawes similar to your bike. Used to be you could walk into any cycle shop and get all the parts for it as they were pretty much universal. Unfortunately those days are gone and bike components seem to change and become obsolete almost every year now.
Big fan of old bikes, I own and restored many despite also owning modern stuff. 531 tubing is brilliant stuff and used extensively in the aeroplane and motor racing industry.
Stayed in Ashbury the Rose and Crown back in 2013. Hi from the U. S.
Hi Jerry, I've had a few pints there over the years:)
i think Sandy, that you’re really fit.
I have too and old race bike, more than 45 years old. Dit great trips with it. You bringing me up ideas.
As a matter of fact, you build yourself a nice gravel bike. Just change the tires.
Yes I believe all a Gravel bike is, is a road racer with fatter tyres:)
Great to see you out on the bicycle a great challenging ride with a good history to it 👍👍
Lovely bike Sandy, well worth preserving. Steel is real. I've had quite a few Reynolds framed bicycles, tried aluminium and a few others, back on a all steel Genesis gravel bike and its a dream, probably my last cycle as I approach my 64th birthday, lol.
I rode 65 miles yesterday on my old Romany, still a great bike and a nice supple frame. I have an aluminum framed MTB and if the tyres are pumped up hard the ride can be jarring
@@WiltshireMan that’s great miles your getting in! Had an aluminium Dawes and Ridgeback, both tourers, couldn’t live with either of them! Incidentally I also have a Merida ebike I use for a 7.6 mile each way commute to work.
Thank you Sandy
Very nice bike, you can keep that going at least another 40 years.
I hope you make 60 and surpass it by many more years, you're an inspiration to me. All the best Sandy :-)
Thanks Oscar, I'll do my best to live as long as I can:)
A great video Sandy, you have inspired me to do up my old pushbike…. I hope my low blood pressure don’t give me any issues.
Just take it easy John, but gentle exercise will do you good, be careful on the hills and build up your fitness slowly..Slowly slowly catch the monkey as the saying goes!
Beautiful bike that, lugged frame, Reynolds tubing. Youve done the best upgrades possible with Shwalbe tyres and a Brooks saddle. Cant go wrong with that bike. Youve got history together and its still going to last you years.
It'll be around long after I am gone Tony. Hopefully the new engine will care for it well when the time comes
As someone who got squished, please consider wearing an reflective vest or T-Shirt on top so you're easily seen. Obviously up to you.
Love your blogs pal your bike looks great 👍
Great to see the old bike looking smart and fully use able, Sandy - nicely done. I fitted one of those Brookes saddles on my 12-speed Peugeot tourer, bought new in 1984. Once broken in, the most comfortable bicycle saddle ever, and not a millimetre of padding required. Sad to say I can't even remember what became of that old bike.
Shame you don't have the old Peugeot bike now Mike
Sandy nice bike. I had a Raleigh Royal in the 80's that colour, 531 tubing, with Blackburn racks and centre pull brakes. A good tourer, went camping in Shropshire and Somerset on it.
I've just been fettling my old bike too. It's not as old but still very dear to me. I just ordered two new tyres and bar tape, same tyres as you Schwalbe Marathon Plus. I also did an old fashioned thing by wiping it down with an oily rag to protect it against the rain and prevent rust. My dad taught me to do that once a month in winter. My bike has also been on land's end to John o groats and also the French equivalent Channel to the Med.
Wow thats some nice rides. I've never been abroad on my bikes. Yes your old Dad taught you well. You can't beat an oily rag:)
Hi.
Great vid.
I’m down the road in Somerset.
Used to cycle a lot,races,sportives etc.
Life got in the way of cycling for me.
Need to start it again as the health benefits are phenomenal.
Your vid may be the thing to start me.
All the best.👍🏾🇬🇧
Yes, the benefits are numerous and for that alone it's worth maintaining some cycling proficiency, its low impact on the joints too
Lycra🤐 I imagine my paper boy customers being confused seeing someone wearing a pair of tights all over. Great content on vids.
When I took my 35 year old road touring bike (very similar to yours) to a couple of LBSs, they both were able to get the parts needed to fix it up. So do try some other shops. They're usually very helpful and competent in my experience.