Cheers, OGP. We live in a cracking area for this type of cycling! Sometimes I carry on the valley road through New Hey and climb Buckstones Rd to Grains Bar - that's a beaut of a climb with a real alpine feel to the top half.
Thanks, Ian. Another great day to be out. I can't do fast descending shots with the hand-held set-up but I was pleased to catch the bird of prey riding the thermals at the Buckstones.
I know I’ve commented on it before Gordon but that view from the top of Buckstones looking thru the Marsden Valley is one you’d have to go far to beat 🤩
It's priceless up there. One day I'll have to go up with my 'proper camera' and tripod to get some worthy landscapes which I can frame and put on the wall.
Good spot, Dave. As a prescription glasses wearer I can't take the goggles off for hot climbs and in the usual Giro Syntax I've had a few dodgy moments when I start descending only to be blinded by sweat. I'm sure the older Giro Pneumo & Atmos lids I had in the 2000s were better vented.... anyway, the POC is very airy and I didn't have any issues yesterday. I'll probably be complaining that it's too chilly in a week or two and swing back to the Giro.
Apart from the odd pinch-points in the valley it was a great get-away-from-it-all ride. The wind made things a little exciting in places but it was a good opportunity to test the stability of the new bike!
Ah those heady days of the famous Kippax training week. Lovely Pennine views, I can smell the moors from here but I Know what you mean about recovery; takes me ages.
Nowadays they include altitude training on Garforth Cliff. Weds AM I went out over Blackstone Edge & Buckstones for nearly 50 miles and felt fine, so hopefully the patient low-gear stuff is paying off. The moors are looking wonderful with the heather in full bloom.
@@clippingin1593 I'll give the "going less mad" approach to hills a try. I quite fancy the Garforth Cliff training if the Gaping Goose is still open, a well=kept pint before the demise and fall of the Tetley brewery in Leeds.
@@ronaldallen8604 I've had a quick look online and the Gaping Goose is still open. I'm not sure which ales they keep nowadays - one photo shows 'Ossett Brewery' another 'Wainwrights', which I've had in the Lake District. All systems go for the training camp!
I looked it up and the original series screened in 1974 but there was also a remake in 2011. Both were based on a novel from 1936. The title is interesting because there wasn't a 'South Riding' area in real life. The three Ridings of Yorkshire were North, West, and East.
Cheers, Matt. It's an amazing landscape and I'm lucky that I can base rides from 30 miles upwards in that area. It changes character in October though, that's when I'll be heading SE more often.
Always riding with a smile on your face gordon ,theres nothing better ,what i eat the day before a ride helps me with recovery , my go to the night before is sweet potato i dont seem to get the heavy legs when ive had that ,impressive milage and photography
That's interesting. There's a lot of scope for savvy-fuelling. I found some improvements last year by hitting the immediate 'recovery window' with carbs + protein, but ultimately if I want to log consecutive volume in these hills then I have to learn to drop through the block. For most of this year it hasn't been an issue because I've been so inconsistent with long gaps between rides, so you recover on 'work's time', but this week I'm trying to put a few rides together while there's time available. I finished this ride as fresh as a daisy so hopefully I can keep it rolling over the next few days.
Thanks - I'm glad that came across. It's great cycling country and the weather's more than half-decent. Apart from the stretches around Hollingworth Lake and through the Saddleworth villages it was nice and quiet - that lets you switch into a different mindset and hit that special rhythm.
To quote I Gordon., Beautiful Stuff, Got me Absolutely Gorgeous Scenery Locations. Merci Beaucoup Pity not longer video. Wow Ur Blessed to have this on Ur Doorstep Bonjourno to d Guy learning Italian getting ready for? D Giro. Yeh 100% for this 😎🚲🚵🚴🌞
@@hiworldstephensonultranate290 I think they're just learning for fun. On a big screen you can see them in the distance, with a flashing front light, as I'm talking to the camera. We rode together for about a mile then they returned to Italy.... haha They had a phone on their handlebars giving them phrases to repeat - I thought that was amazing.
My heart rate goes over 140 just getting on the bike! Had a very nice ride today as well though. I enjoy hearing all the background history of these Pennine places and roads - we so often take them for granted. But I do know a little about Blind Jack as I took part in a musical show about his remarkable life. It was with a small band/orchestra and an actor narrating - last year I think. We did it at Ilkley Manor House and the theatre in Knaresborough, but it's finished its run for now.
That sounds very interesting - the sort of thing Fairport would've done a few years ago. Doing it in Knaresborough adds to the sense of occasion. Wonderful. I always wanted to write a prog-folk concept album about the Coiners - one day I will.
It's a great area cycling area, Brian. I stick with hand-held camera for midweek because it makes the editing a lot simpler & faster, so it's missing the descents. The 'murder mile' down to Meltham was a bit hairy in places - at least the old cattle grid's gone.
I was on some big cogs and I was still getting some cardiac drift on the final climb - a mix of dehydration/heat & fatigue - but I got home feeling nice and fresh.
Some proper hills there Gordon, excellent ride 👍
Cheers, OGP. We live in a cracking area for this type of cycling!
Sometimes I carry on the valley road through New Hey and climb Buckstones Rd to Grains Bar - that's a beaut of a climb with a real alpine feel to the top half.
excellent vid once again Gordon and some great views up top! 😊
Thanks, Ian. Another great day to be out. I can't do fast descending shots with the hand-held set-up but I was pleased to catch the bird of prey riding the thermals at the Buckstones.
I know I’ve commented on it before Gordon but that view from the top of Buckstones looking thru the Marsden Valley is one you’d have to go far to beat 🤩
It's priceless up there. One day I'll have to go up with my 'proper camera' and tripod to get some worthy landscapes which I can frame and put on the wall.
Fantastic Ride Gordon ! and happy new helmet
Good spot, Dave. As a prescription glasses wearer I can't take the goggles off for hot climbs and in the usual Giro Syntax I've had a few dodgy moments when I start descending only to be blinded by sweat. I'm sure the older Giro Pneumo & Atmos lids I had in the 2000s were better vented.... anyway, the POC is very airy and I didn't have any issues yesterday.
I'll probably be complaining that it's too chilly in a week or two and swing back to the Giro.
I couldn't have put it better.. 'marvelous'
Apart from the odd pinch-points in the valley it was a great get-away-from-it-all ride. The wind made things a little exciting in places but it was a good opportunity to test the stability of the new bike!
Really enjoyed the ride. Very informative.
Thanks, Paul. Glad you found some useful stuff in there.
Ah those heady days of the famous Kippax training week. Lovely Pennine views, I can smell the moors from here but I Know what you mean about recovery; takes me ages.
Nowadays they include altitude training on Garforth Cliff.
Weds AM I went out over Blackstone Edge & Buckstones for nearly 50 miles and felt fine, so hopefully the patient low-gear stuff is paying off. The moors are looking wonderful with the heather in full bloom.
@@clippingin1593 I'll give the "going less mad" approach to hills a try. I quite fancy the Garforth Cliff training if the Gaping Goose is still open, a well=kept pint before the demise and fall of the Tetley brewery in Leeds.
@@ronaldallen8604 I've had a quick look online and the Gaping Goose is still open. I'm not sure which ales they keep nowadays - one photo shows 'Ossett Brewery' another 'Wainwrights', which I've had in the Lake District.
All systems go for the training camp!
Oh when a kid. Loved d real Heart ❤️ iness of ,Tv series. , North Riding South R., With Dorothy Tutin Anyone ?? Remember
I looked it up and the original series screened in 1974 but there was also a remake in 2011. Both were based on a novel from 1936.
The title is interesting because there wasn't a 'South Riding' area in real life.
The three Ridings of Yorkshire were North, West, and East.
Another great video thanks Gordon
Thanks, Sandra. It's lovely countryside and now the heather is taking on that rich purple colour which transforms the landscape.
Brilliant video Gordon, that scenery wow wish I was as fit as you to do them kinda rides.
Cheers, Matt. It's an amazing landscape and I'm lucky that I can base rides from 30 miles upwards in that area. It changes character in October though, that's when I'll be heading SE more often.
Always riding with a smile on your face gordon ,theres nothing better ,what i eat the day before a ride helps me with recovery , my go to the night before is sweet potato i dont seem to get the heavy legs when ive had that ,impressive milage and photography
That's interesting. There's a lot of scope for savvy-fuelling.
I found some improvements last year by hitting the immediate 'recovery window' with carbs + protein, but ultimately if I want to log consecutive volume in these hills then I have to learn to drop through the block.
For most of this year it hasn't been an issue because I've been so inconsistent with long gaps between rides, so you recover on 'work's time', but this week I'm trying to put a few rides together while there's time available.
I finished this ride as fresh as a daisy so hopefully I can keep it rolling over the next few days.
I think you quite enjoyed that ride!! I enjoyed it too. Thank you for allowing us to accompany you.
Thanks - I'm glad that came across.
It's great cycling country and the weather's more than half-decent. Apart from the stretches around Hollingworth Lake and through the Saddleworth villages it was nice and quiet - that lets you switch into a different mindset and hit that special rhythm.
To quote I Gordon., Beautiful Stuff, Got me Absolutely Gorgeous Scenery Locations. Merci Beaucoup Pity not longer video. Wow Ur Blessed to have this on Ur Doorstep Bonjourno to d Guy learning Italian getting ready for? D Giro. Yeh 100% for this 😎🚲🚵🚴🌞
@@hiworldstephensonultranate290 I think they're just learning for fun. On a big screen you can see them in the distance, with a flashing front light, as I'm talking to the camera. We rode together for about a mile then they returned to Italy.... haha
They had a phone on their handlebars giving them phrases to repeat - I thought that was amazing.
Thank You
I must get myself to Kippax 😂
Book early - soon you won't be able to move for pro teams out there.
My heart rate goes over 140 just getting on the bike! Had a very nice ride today as well though. I enjoy hearing all the background history of these Pennine places and roads - we so often take them for granted. But I do know a little about Blind Jack as I took part in a musical show about his remarkable life. It was with a small band/orchestra and an actor narrating - last year I think. We did it at Ilkley Manor House and the theatre in Knaresborough, but it's finished its run for now.
That sounds very interesting - the sort of thing Fairport would've done a few years ago.
Doing it in Knaresborough adds to the sense of occasion. Wonderful.
I always wanted to write a prog-folk concept album about the Coiners - one day I will.
Your clearly enjoying your new bike...........
It's good fun especially the 30mm tyres, they feel very 'sure' on the fast descents
Fine camera work on roads im so familiar with, excellent!
It's a great area cycling area, Brian. I stick with hand-held camera for midweek because it makes the editing a lot simpler & faster, so it's missing the descents. The 'murder mile' down to Meltham was a bit hairy in places - at least the old cattle grid's gone.
@@clippingin1593 I had a job stopping last time I hurled down Wessenden, upgraded brakes as a result!
De-Mob happy :-)
Haha - definitely! Putting the phone into 'airplane mode' and not looking at my watch every few minutes - what a treat!
To keep your heart rate below 140 on those climbs is impressive......
I was on some big cogs and I was still getting some cardiac drift on the final climb - a mix of dehydration/heat & fatigue - but I got home feeling nice and fresh.