Hi Pete, I’m watching your series after I completed the GB divide in July 2023. It was just as wet for me riding through Wales. One night I slept at the bothy in your video at 9:32. I hung all my wet clothes up but they were all still as wet when I packed them up in the morning. All the surrounding woods were wet so I couldn’t collect any dry branches to lite the fire in the bothy that might have helped.
I just finished the GB divide, and I'm watching your video. The beacon was for me one of the most challenging offroad sections of the trip (I even felt twice). I had that same worries than you after that. Nice to see other people who experienced the same pain and pleasure (the view was indeed one of the best). Good job for the trip and the video.
The Brecon Beacons were extremely hard, I would say it’s the most technical section of the whole route. Luckily I had good energy at that part, I’m sure if I was in a worse state it would have broken me!
3:08 you road passed by house lol, that old quarry was shut down early 80s, the first lake with the dam you looked on was Pontsticill, home of brecon mountain steam railway, the main road (invisible path) was the main road, until the railway and road was pu iu, in the early 1900s, bit of trivia for you, teh mountain range you was on, is pen y fan, sas training grounds, in the summer, several soldiers have died up there, exhaustion. so you picked the right time.
Dude!! Love this series. And excellent piano song in the background that transitions into revealing it's you. Bravo. Very satisfying. I hope you had fun on this trip. It looks excellent.
Thanks for sharing the journey bro. But most of all thanks for sharing the music. Some real easy listening but great songs also. Love it. Thanks. Worth a subscribe to see what else you listen to. Keep pedaling bro
Hi Pete. I just found your videos looking for info for my 50th birthday trip. I am from Basque country, and I will only have time to do Wales and Scotland, luckyly... I subscríbete the very first minute. Keep on going.... I will write you more if you don't mind to ask you for info, specially about the GPS tracks. Enjoy!!!!!
Hi again Pete. Where did you get the tracks for the GPS? I see you go with a gravel bike, but I see you in some hike a bike sections. Is It due to the reason that you are filming o due to the terrain? Muy gravel has 45mm tires. So dar, did you considera having a MTB instead of the gravel? Thabks for your help and your fast answer to the previous comment. Regards, Ivica
I'm a Brit - how exactly did you book your accommodation along the way? (when you didn't camp). On the day (if so, when?), or in advance? A specific app? Or did you just spot somewhere on your ride and ask if they had rooms? Love your vids btw - they're straightforward in style and refreshing in their complete absence of narcissism!
Thanks Andy, appreciate the kind words! No planning whatsoever. My main game plan each day was find a good pub for dinner then hook onto the wifi and have a look around on google maps or booking.com. If nothing good I would often ride off into the evening and either keep looking for find a spot to wildcamp. I think for this adhoc strategy you really need a tent as your back up. I would often roll into smaller towns and nothing at all was available.
@@pedallingsquaresNZ thanks that's great info and advice. I've only done "flash-packing" once i.e. took my bike and overnighted in a Dales hotel. But I was quite careful to find their number and call and ask if I can put my bike in my room. But all that took time and effort - not what you want on a trip like this. Did you take a more relaxed approach and just wait til you got there and put your bike wherever they let you, like a backroom or something?
@@GreenAlien2023 yeah I found people generally very helpful around the bike. I would often just call the BNB directly to ask about last minute vacancy as the websites are generally not updated with last minute cancellations and then would ask about the bike at the same time. Staying atop pubs was handy but I sometimes found they had less safe space for bikes. Preference is BNBs I think.
I really enjoy following you , lots of courage ridding in the Rain, i do trekking it is much easier than you on your bike .... is it possible to know the brand of your Rain jacket ? In m'y équipement of trekking i use lots of bike stuff .... thank you for everything , keep it at it .... sincerely yours Luc from south of France !!!
Hi Luc, Thanks very much for your support! My rain jacket is the Ground Effect Storm Trooper www.groundeffect.co.nz/collections/waterproof-shells/products/storm-trooper-waterproof-cycling-jacket
I just saw on the net , the size and price ...one last question.... i am 1,77 for about 82 kg.... by them i should take L , how do they fit for you ? Again many thanks to you to take the time to answer.... sincerely yours Luc
Looks like a really enjoyable route. Much nicer than the LEJOG road route that I did
I really enjoyed the wales section, I think my favourite part. Would recommend
Hi Pete, I’m watching your series after I completed the GB divide in July 2023. It was just as wet for me riding through Wales. One night I slept at the bothy in your video at 9:32. I hung all my wet clothes up but they were all still as wet when I packed them up in the morning. All the surrounding woods were wet so I couldn’t collect any dry branches to lite the fire in the bothy that might have helped.
That sounds very memorable! I wished I had stayed in a bothy whilst I was there!
I just finished the GB divide, and I'm watching your video. The beacon was for me one of the most challenging offroad sections of the trip (I even felt twice). I had that same worries than you after that. Nice to see other people who experienced the same pain and pleasure (the view was indeed one of the best). Good job for the trip and the video.
The Brecon Beacons were extremely hard, I would say it’s the most technical section of the whole route. Luckily I had good energy at that part, I’m sure if I was in a worse state it would have broken me!
Well done for the route. I have serious respect for anyone does gets this route done!
best bike for that, 90s raleigh avanti, with a girling flex stem, reynolds 531, gel saddle, 52 teeth rear mech, and a dragon chasing you :) lol.
3:08 you road passed by house lol, that old quarry was shut down early 80s, the first lake with the dam you looked on was Pontsticill, home of brecon mountain steam railway, the main road (invisible path) was the main road, until the railway and road was pu iu, in the early 1900s, bit of trivia for you, teh mountain range you was on, is pen y fan, sas training grounds, in the summer, several soldiers have died up there, exhaustion. so you picked the right time.
Interesting thanks for the insight!
Dude!! Love this series. And excellent piano song in the background that transitions into revealing it's you. Bravo. Very satisfying. I hope you had fun on this trip. It looks excellent.
Thank you Christian I appreciate the kind words!
Thanks for sharing the journey bro. But most of all thanks for sharing the music. Some real easy listening but great songs also. Love it. Thanks. Worth a subscribe to see what else you listen to. Keep pedaling bro
Cheers mate! More music to come 🎶
@@pedallingsquaresNZ I have them downloaded. Wish I could comment on each track and show my support there. I'll be waiting on more 💯
Brilliant. Really enjoying following this epic adventure of yours, can't wait til part 3! 🙂
Awesome glad you’re following along!
Great part two that looked like some tuff tracks and hills good on ya mate going to watch part 3 now atvb Jimmy 😎😎👍👍
Cheers Jimmy, yup Wales kicked my ass!
Great journey we’re definitely going to do the Wales days . Amazing sound track too 👌🏼
Thank you so much Heddwyn! The wales section is fantastic a big range of different riding
This series is so good, man. Very inspirational! Thanks for sharing 🙌
Thanks man so glad you’re enjoying it!
Hi Pete.
I just found your videos looking for info for my 50th birthday trip. I am from Basque country, and I will only have time to do Wales and Scotland, luckyly...
I subscríbete the very first minute.
Keep on going....
I will write you more if you don't mind to ask you for info, specially about the GPS tracks.
Enjoy!!!!!
Thanks for watching Ivica! Good luck for your trip 🤞🏻
Hi again Pete.
Where did you get the tracks for the GPS?
I see you go with a gravel bike, but I see you in some hike a bike sections. Is It due to the reason that you are filming o due to the terrain? Muy gravel has 45mm tires.
So dar, did you considera having a MTB instead of the gravel?
Thabks for your help and your fast answer to the previous comment.
Regards,
Ivica
Amazing journey Pete. Good luck for the second half of your adventure. I think I am your 600th subscriber. Hope you get many more.
Thanks Colin! 🤞🏻
Uk is awesome ❤
There’s no other place like it!
Loving this series!
Thanks Jonathan!
I'm a Brit - how exactly did you book your accommodation along the way? (when you didn't camp). On the day (if so, when?), or in advance? A specific app? Or did you just spot somewhere on your ride and ask if they had rooms?
Love your vids btw - they're straightforward in style and refreshing in their complete absence of narcissism!
Thanks Andy, appreciate the kind words! No planning whatsoever. My main game plan each day was find a good pub for dinner then hook onto the wifi and have a look around on google maps or booking.com. If nothing good I would often ride off into the evening and either keep looking for find a spot to wildcamp. I think for this adhoc strategy you really need a tent as your back up. I would often roll into smaller towns and nothing at all was available.
@@pedallingsquaresNZ thanks that's great info and advice. I've only done "flash-packing" once i.e. took my bike and overnighted in a Dales hotel. But I was quite careful to find their number and call and ask if I can put my bike in my room. But all that took time and effort - not what you want on a trip like this. Did you take a more relaxed approach and just wait til you got there and put your bike wherever they let you, like a backroom or something?
@@GreenAlien2023 yeah I found people generally very helpful around the bike. I would often just call the BNB directly to ask about last minute vacancy as the websites are generally not updated with last minute cancellations and then would ask about the bike at the same time. Staying atop pubs was handy but I sometimes found they had less safe space for bikes. Preference is BNBs I think.
How many people does it take to change (break) a fluorescent tube? 😁
Answer 4 Welshmen
Wow looks great, live in West Wales would love to do the route from Llanwrtyd on, is it on Strava?
Yup my ride is on Strava @PeterMeffan. You can also find the whole gpx file on bikepacking.com too
Llanwrtyd was great! That second half of wales was my favourite for sure
Noice!
It was very noise!
I really enjoy following you , lots of courage ridding in the Rain, i do trekking it is much easier than you on your bike .... is it possible to know the brand of your Rain jacket ? In m'y équipement of trekking i use lots of bike stuff .... thank you for everything , keep it at it .... sincerely yours Luc from south of France !!!
Hi Luc,
Thanks very much for your support! My rain jacket is the Ground Effect Storm Trooper
www.groundeffect.co.nz/collections/waterproof-shells/products/storm-trooper-waterproof-cycling-jacket
I just saw on the net , the size and price ...one last question.... i am 1,77 for about 82 kg.... by them i should take L , how do they fit for you ? Again many thanks to you to take the time to answer.... sincerely yours Luc
Loving the series. How much were you wishing you’d taken a mtb on some of those sections 💀
Definitely for some areas! But I feel like this is the kind of route where no single bike is perfect for all the areas anyway