oh Andy, how incredibly remarkable to see someone who we all recognise at the start slowly and steadily descend into somebody we haven't met before - dejected, defeated and utterly gutted. It was hard to watch in places. I haven't yet experienced riding at this level but can imagine the phenominal amounts of effort and sacrifice that goes into even making it to that start line and for that alone you should be extremely proud of your achievements. You are an incredible athlete and an inspiration to many of us, and I know you will have taken the positives out of this now to help you on your next challenge. Thanks for bringing us along Andy, what a video. Chapeau mate.
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
you're a legend mate, thanks for watching this as always. I always said I'd share the good and bad. Have a good ride tomorrow at the sportive and we'll get that coffee soon when I get my life in order 😂
@jasonrodwell53162 ай бұрын
Oh mate. I've been exactly where you are quite a few times. Not quite to the same scale as in I can probably stand about half of what you can your way fitter than I am. It's pushed me to always be overprovusioned which isn't always good on a big ride I'll have the ability with tools and spares to fix just about any mechanical short of a crash.winter stuff, full rainproof, lighter stuff for when the sun's out. When training I constantly embarked on rides which were probably a bit out of my depth. But I learned q lot from them. I also don't usually leave myself much choice in finishing, I deliberately pick somewhere that is half the distance or a circular route. And have found myself, unable to produce more than a crawl home many times. But then I would work at that level of miles until I could ride strong all the way. Then step out of my depth again. It's a process, you can't win them all, but either way you'll be stronger for the experience! I wish I had your fitness.
@davidverbeeck90662 ай бұрын
Andy myself i'm not an ultra distance rider(although i did the tour the france completly, one day before the pro's) but i do really like you're video's, but although this goal didn't have the perfect outcome, you can still be very proud of you're achievement, it's a life lesson for all of us, sometimes you achieve you're goals sometimes you miss. but showing on camera that it didn't work out the way you planned it, deserves a hell lot of respect, and i'll take my hat off for you sir. keep up the good work, greetings from belgium
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
you did what?? As in the whole course?? Thanks for watching mate I appreciate it
@davidverbeeck90662 ай бұрын
@@andycultracycling i did complete the 21 stages of last years TDF, good for 3600km and 56000m of elevation, but the main difference is i did sleep in (crappy) hotels every night, so for me you are a legend because you have to Carry all you’re lugage and sleep under (rainy) blue sky’s. Respect is at it’s place for Guys like you.
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
Thankyou mate but that sounds like an epic challenge
@kjhanson732 ай бұрын
Hi Andy ... just wanted to say how much I'm enjoying your videos. I like the idea of riding longer and further and you are an awesome inspiration. Looking forward to more. Thanks again. :)
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
Cheers Kurt mate, thanks for watching, glad you enjoy :)
@pandeyes2 ай бұрын
Andy - I was there! Scratched at 900km and found this video so reflective of my experiences. To be able to record the experience is another level to my own but for so many dot watchers you have really captured what it is like to go for something really challenging and not to get there. Inspring and informative
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
Thanks mate I appreciate the feedback 😁 900km?? That must have hurt too, sorry to hear about that
@grantswheelstohills2 ай бұрын
Wow, that was an amazing effort Andy. Such an honest video, shame you did not finish. But I'm sure you have learnt loads. Glad your OK. Atb Grant 👍.
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
All good here now grant mate hope you’re all good 👍 thanks for watching
@TheMrAPRise2 ай бұрын
What a great, honest and at times difficult video to make. I can only dream of attempting anything like what you achieve.....and taking part is the achievement. Thank you for sharing.
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
thanks for watching as always, it was tough to watch and share but I can't just share the good days
@sarahdisco-dolly11502 ай бұрын
We have all been there, I had one of those days in the Peaks earlier this year, once you are wet and cold you are done for, there is always another challenge to spur us on.
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
So true
@user-gm1ot4hc8u2 ай бұрын
Andy-I hope you are not too hard on yourself. I think you did fabulously, especially for a difficult ride., and the wind and weather. Hats off to you!
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
Many thanks for watching!
@richardhookway2 ай бұрын
What an excellent film with stunning scenery! It's your best one yet, despite the outcome.
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
Thankyoiu mate I appreciate that, it was hard to watch and share it to be honest
@irondistance43132 ай бұрын
An amazing and beautiful adventure and I can’t see any shame in throwing in the towel. You gave it your best on the day and nature plus technology threw it all at you. Can’t wait to see what your up to as the transcontinental approaches and watching you finish that 🔥
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching, I have a few learning points to take forward from this one
@rajf2 ай бұрын
Tough call but the right one, especially with TCR coming up. Takes a strong and sound mind to know when to stop.
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
I think it was the right thing to do, not easy at all but hey ho, good training at least 😂
@gprulesyourowned2 ай бұрын
Truly inspiring no matter the outcome.. Thanks for the awesome video!
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
Thanks :)
@TheLongstaffaudaxer2 ай бұрын
Sometimes everything conspires against us. You made absolutely the right decision. You know. Proud of the K’s, assent you covered. Well done, strong as always Andy 👏🏾 👍🏾🚴💪🏽
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
thank you :) I appreciate that
@moobaz86752 ай бұрын
When those Doubt Worms 🪱🪱🪱start chewing in your brain it's really hard to fight them off. Feel for you but well impressed by your efforts 👍. Life is bumpy, we've all been there, but full respect for sharing and showing how it is vs. the Instagram fantasy. Rock on the next adventure 👊
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
This is how we roll here, not just the sunshine and rainbows :)
@sharonrae4292 ай бұрын
One of the most honest videos about ultra distance riding and how tough it can be… I have watched many of your videos as a Audax rider hoping to complete my first 1200 this yr and love the tips and help you give. But this ride was raw and showed the emotional journey that a tough ride takes on your mind and body. Thank you for sharing your hardest moments and look forward to your next video and the next big success
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
thanks a lot Sharon I appreciate that :)
@lydiagould30902 ай бұрын
Amazing achievement to get as far as you did with those conditions. I suffered hypothermia earlier this year, (I'd only been racing for an hour) and it was really scary . I just thought I was cold but when my temperature wouldn't come up the medics called for an ambulance ,and then I knew I was in trouble. Luckily after warming up I was ok to drive home later that day. Thankyou for this video, and for sharing your race experience, your highs and lows. I hope you were able to gain something from it , in spite of the DNF, and can look ahead to your next event (Africa?🤣🤣)
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
ah hopefully you had a fast recovery that sounds rough, next I'm heading to turkey so yes, I operate very well in the heat usually so lets see how that goes :)
@alexdenham852 ай бұрын
In awe of you Andy. Great video too. If you've never failed, you've never challenged yourself. Might have to buy you a pint and get some beginners tips as would love to give endurance cycling a go.
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
Anytime buddy, replies to these I don’t see usually but yeah get hold of me any time 👍
@CrumbandLian2 ай бұрын
What an inspiring man you are! A friend of mine and I are riding the NC500 in 5 days on Monday - excited and very nervous - I’m now longer worried! What you’ve done is utterly remarkable and dwarfs what we are about to do. Amazing!!
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching :) I appreciate the feedback, enjoy that ride
@reecedawson61132 ай бұрын
Huge respect, i have a friend who's an insane audaxer but when he had a small crash he found it hard to stop but it was the right thing to do. I here unbound gravel is rather long if you're interested
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
unbound looks pretty mental, I may have to build up to that smashfest
@barriobarranco2 ай бұрын
The weather deffo took a massive turn for the worse and plays a huge part in your mood, I struggle with even staying appropriately hydrated and fed at 120km rides I'd probably just burn out in 8hrs ! Got to admit also when tech works it's the best thing, when it goes tits up it drives me nuts.... I think if I can get to the 161km this year that'll probably be it for me lol That was a brutal course though and you can see from some of the steep hill efforts all it takes is to be chilled, hungry and maybe starting to get dehydrated to be easily tipped over the edge. Damn good effort though and you'll come back stronger!!!
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
Thanks mate, appreciate that, onwards and upwards :)
@stuartbrookes77852 ай бұрын
What a journey, I really feel for you Andy. You faced some terrible adversity out there and I hope you don't feel bad, 30 people didn't even make the start!
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
Thankyou mate, all good thanks, good fuel for the tcr :) thanks for watching
@markblackman11092 ай бұрын
I can only dream of competing in an event such as this. This video really captured the grit you showed to go as far as you did. Giving up is never easy but sometimes your body and mind work together and decide, enough is enough. Well done. 👏
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
Thankyou mate :)
@suminshizzles69512 ай бұрын
You did well regardless of the outcome. Lessons learned, hopefully, are adequate and sufficient clothing brought, perhaps? Emergency blanket around knee and toes is not cutting it. This suggests lack of proper body coverings for the conditions. I think that lack of clothing contributed to the scratch. I rode 6 days and over 600 miles in non stop rain from Calais to hannover. Gotta eat even when you dont feel like it and gotta drink even when you dont feel like it, Took me 5 days to go to the bathroom such was the shock of the constant milage. From exeter, devon to eindhoven i rode and only then could "relieve" myself. You have the mindset and physical capabilities to do these distances, so a scratch does ot define you.
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comments, yes lots to take away from this one
@realScriddler2 ай бұрын
Andy... you did a great job! What an incredible ride, can't wait for my next long ride. And I could feel your pain on these climbs after so many hours. ❤ from Austria
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
thank you for watching :)
@Cyclist-Martin-622 ай бұрын
Chapeau to you Andy on having the strength to admit enough is enough and to ride the distance you did with all the climbing and the weather conditions is something to be proud of and you always learn more from these type of events.I am sure you will come back stronger and wiser.
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
Thankyou mate I intend to 😁
@harismobeen2 ай бұрын
Huge fan here in USA Andy. I just got into road bikes and love your work…
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
ah cool ,thanks for watching :)
@sweetsmusher14672 ай бұрын
Wow, this video was so "real", one could feel the initial excitement of the cycle, then as the time and miles ticked by the weather challenges produced the raw emrionsa that require digging so deep many don't or can't go there and most of us would have experienced - probably a lot earlier than where you did Andy in the race and no doubt most of us would have called a halt to it way before you did. I admire your strength, determination, and guts to do what you do, but most of all, your decision to put your health over the race itself as the best decision. You can go at the race again, and no doubt you will. Keep up what you are doing. As a beginner cyclist, your "realism" is very much appreciated
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
Thanks! :) I always said here I will show the bad as well as the good, you can't win them all right, you win or you learn
@Enigmavelo2 ай бұрын
Chapeau for getting as far as you did, there’s no shame in not finishing such a tough ride.
@Bijou-Bob2 ай бұрын
Fair play for showing that it doesn't always go to plan.👍.
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
Cheers bud it defo does not
@kevindean96132 ай бұрын
You certainly made the right decision , when I was 57 I was 800 miles into a Lejog & collapsed , I ended up in intensive care due to a unknown health condition. I felt like I failed , But watching people like yourself inspired me to go back & finish it . On another note as you are from my neck of the woods , what's like trying to take your bike on the train from Portsmouth , Last time I looked you couldn't book a place ?
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
Good work mate :) trains down here don’t need bookings thankfully so just walk on 👍
@kevindean96132 ай бұрын
@@andycultracycling Thanks for the reply , I guess my concern is if I can't get on I'd miss a connection .
@christopherhood92412 ай бұрын
Great video Andy - your Sunday was like my Wednesday. I think for me I started to feel the cold from Emily Moor, took 5-6 minutes to get phone to work and take the photo as evidence. Once I came off after leaving Hebdon Bridge that was it, cold, wet, phone waterlogged and Wahoo give up the ghost. I can honestly say I never felt so cold, even teaching skiing in Canada in the -20's I felt warmer. Full admiration for those Rookies to pressed on in the dreadful conditions.
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
It was really bad wasn’t it, I did wonder when I saw your scratch, then I noticed longer needed to wonder 🤣 it was rough out there
@isomochyn12 ай бұрын
I can't imagine how tough of a decision that was to make. I really appreciate you showing the setbacks it often seems to be something missing from social media these days. I'm sure you'll reflect more on this and take some important lessons from the experience to help you be better prepared for future events.
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
This is my way I hate when ‘influencers’ show only the smiles and sunsets. It was rough but great training, thanks for watching 😁
@andyblades89462 ай бұрын
Great video Andy, honest and thoughtful. I think I lived all that heartache with you, but also finding lots of positives and looking forward to more challenges, including APN again hopefully. See you out there sometime.
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
was good to see you buddy, you know exactly how it felt up there
@andyblades89462 ай бұрын
@@andycultracyclingIt’s the look on your face at 42:00 that sums it all up. Monumental effort to just keep going, definitely one to be proud of despite scratching.
@stuartvh45622 ай бұрын
Chapeau, Andy. The weather is a powerful beast at times. Not sure why the event doesn't take place a little later, such as late June, or early July, although dry weather still isn't guaranteed. As for the Morpeth train issue, if it were me, I probably would have broken down at that point, or broken something! Good to see that your post-event reflections have led to a more positive look back at your achievements and wise decision. All the best to you.
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
Thanks mate yeah a lot to learn on this one
@barriobarranco2 ай бұрын
Takes a special kind of jobsworth to look at someone cold, soaked to the skin, race numbers and not let them on the train....unbelievable.
@damianlud2 ай бұрын
Nice speaking to you at the start. Shame your ride didn’t go as planned. Great Dun fell is a benchmark that all other climbs are rated against. Recover wall and I look forward to the next video.
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
GDF was proper hard! it was good to meet you mate, hopefully see you at the start of another race 👍
@richo77512 ай бұрын
Mate, felt your pain and disappointment, don't nder estimate your skill in sharing your journey, as a blind tandem rider who holidayed in that part of England prior to moving to Aus, you made me feel I was in part along for the ride.. but no doubt the challenge provided knowledge for planning for future similar events. Massive congrats.
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
thanks for watching mate :) it was good training for sure
@veloperformance2 ай бұрын
Chapeau Andy, top effort, Ultra is hard and as i like to say youcheer on some ho,e are not a robot, som,etimes for reasons we cant control your body just says no. I love the fact you went to cheer some folks home.
@PaulFreeman12 ай бұрын
Great video - takes a lot to post it and expose supposed failure. The video itself is brillant and shows the real experience of doing this ultra events. Your videos are the first I watch when I open youtube
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
Thankyou mate it’s good of you to say that, it was a bit rough but I hate people that only show the sunshine and rainbows
@PaulFreeman12 ай бұрын
@@andycultracycling I did PBP last year and it was sunshine, "easy" and great fun. But if I only said that, you'd not hear how hard it was for me to get there; not hear about when I was throwing up at a motorway service station 300km into one of the qualifying rides. I can't do youtube videos and am very glad you can/do
@Jaqaroo2 ай бұрын
Wow! Andy, that was bloody great! An emotional rollercoaster. What an adventure. You didn't really fail at all, you pushed it as far as you could, and in those conditions you knew yourself and your limits. Looking forward to how you approach and tackle TCR in July.
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
cheers buddy it was a pretty tough one but lots to take away and improve :)
@josephlyne82902 ай бұрын
Amazing. Thanks for sharing so much of your experience. And what a video. Really tight, and nailed the mood and with the music. Thanks
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
thanks for watching as always bud
@60davidowen2 ай бұрын
Great watch Andy. Total respect 👍
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
Thankyou mate
@WPKSC2 ай бұрын
Andy, wow! That looked tough & sounded tough. A great video, no bravado, just honesty about the ride, how you were doing etc. I love your videos for the honesty you show. Glad to see your taking all aspects of this experience and putting it all to good use. Thanks so much for sharing, it’s inspirational 😊👍.Oh, and those views, stunning.
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
thanks :) it was tough to film and publish but I always said I'd show the good as well as the bad here
@jeffs55192 ай бұрын
What an epic ride and an incredible video - one of the best I’ve ever seen! Powerful. You’re a great personality, and your resilience is top shelf. To ride is to win! Keep on.
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
You’re the man Jeff I really appreciate the feedback 😁
@A_AAA2322 ай бұрын
Andy that was an epic video of an awesome ride - hopefully you've had the time to reflect and see what an achievement this was - man that weather really done you in, you did the right thing, bravo on doing what you did mate, proper Pompey on tour!! really appreciate the effort that went into the edit, we all have dark moments on long rides, but when the heavens open and youre cold, tired and worn out - go get a coffee and bacon roll :) no failure, just experience gained - makes you stronger for the next one! cheers
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
cheers buddy I lobe making these so thanks for watching :) it was a bit tough to film and publish, you can't win therm all
@lukesharpe14372 ай бұрын
Just watched the whole thing Andy superb effort, such tough conditions brilliant performance!
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
thanks for watching matey, hope you're good
@philturner18262 ай бұрын
Amazing video just full of admiration for your effort. Well done.
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
Thank you mate I appreciate that
@lanzaroterider3652 ай бұрын
Your videos are inspirational anyway, but this was on another level. If we knew everything was gonna be dandy, it wouldn't be an adventure, and this was an adventure. Fantastic effort, and honesty, and epic adventuring, well done mate 👍🚴
@chriscairns6542 ай бұрын
Well done being so honest about your ride. Have a heart for us northerners that was a beautiful summers day for us! Sorry but i did laugh when i saw you adding tin foil. Keep going these are just bumps in the road.
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
Thanks mate :) I do feel for you living that life 😂 the fold was to hopefully help as I had a knee 'niggle' going into the event. So wet/cold knees for many hours usually just get more sore... not ideal. thanks for watching :)
@sjjw432 ай бұрын
Andy! Honestly, there's a lot to reflect on here, but most of it beyond your control apart from the route, but even that could have been ok if it wasn't for the stuff beyond your control/ability to anticipate. I've watched other YT vids & they didn't have or at least show conditions you faced. This was a fantastic & yet again honest documentary of your adventure. Thank so much, I'm embarking on a, modest by comparison, event this Sunday & find only inspiration in this content, again, thank you 😊
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
have a good ride Sunday :) I will always show the bad too, some just show the smiles and sun. Thanks for the feedback too
@TheKarmaPolice842 ай бұрын
Great video Andy and good to meet you along the way during the event. You’ll be stronger for it come TCR 👊👊 You definitely caught the mood of the event (and the horrible Sunday weather) in this video. Great job
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
hello mate! I remember Coop Corbridge well 😂 hope we meet for that spin soon when I get my life in order
@alistairmacfadyen93652 ай бұрын
What an amazing video, you should be so proud of what you have and will achieve in the future Andy. Awesome
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
Thanks so much mate :)
@jrm19462 ай бұрын
It takes a strong mind to know when to quit and not cause youself a more serious setback. I applaud your effort to put together such a comprehensive documentary,. warts and all, especially when recovery of body and mind (and bike and kit) must have been your priority. Are you going to do a separate "lessons learned" video or maybe just wait and show us during the TCR. Either way, looking forward to the next episodes
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
Hey, I was considering that actually. I don't want to dine out on this one too much but I did learn several things on that event so I should do that really.
@petermac50332 ай бұрын
Such an excellent video Andy, you share a very authentic insight into a tough ride. Your strength and determination show through and I look forward to following the rides to come 🙌
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
cheers Peter :)
@bohovgaardthomasen86882 ай бұрын
Great video. Thanks. Great effort you did. So much water! Also in your videos earlier this year. Is that amount of wet weather riding normal in the UK or just this year? Sure we got alot of rain in Denmark also, but the flooding of roads you are showing is... more.
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
Hey mate, summer here has been off to a slow start. I’m from south uk and it is drier on the roads but it seems the north had it pretty bad lately. Those are the wettest roads I think I’ve had to contend with in the uk, but I’m what they call a ‘southern softie’ 🤣
@MrStuartRimmer2 ай бұрын
Well done Andy. Cracking effort and more than most of us could've done. Am sure you're be back in a few years time. All the best mate.
@AlanJames2 ай бұрын
Great video Andy. I've been in similar holes before. The cold, the rain, the hills, the low visibility blocking the views, and then the tiredness that makes you go slow. It all adds up and sometimes it's just too much.
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
definitely, this one was tough to watch and film
@Sean-vz7zw2 ай бұрын
Amazing video 👍
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
Thank you mate
@awanowski12 ай бұрын
Here is Alex from Germany 😉 nice to meet you and talk together in Sheffield. Wonderful film about your journey ❤
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
Alex mate, was good to see you, next ride I co I plan to eat a bunch of haribo but no chewing 😂
@blaze11482 ай бұрын
Epic ride Andy !....puts my 207 CTS ride at the end of June in perspective. No shame in bailing out Andy - your health comes 1st by a long way......that 30 second reflective silence was deep. The weather killed you not the course....you will conquer far bigger challenges in the future - well done 👋 BlaZe_114 [Chris]
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
cheers Chris mate, was hard to watch and share but Ill always show the bad too on here
@jaredlash50022 ай бұрын
While it wasn't an ultracycling event per se, I bowed out of last year's RAGBRAI (Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa) at about the half-way point when the temperature was approaching 38c and was predicted to be even hotter the following days. My general philosophy to riding long distances has two parts, the present and the future: 1. can I, at this very moment in time, keep going? then keep going. 2. will this put me in danger of life or limb, probably reconsider. I'm on some medication that makes me more susceptible to heat-related problems, so it was an easy decision to reconsider.
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
agree with you there, look after yourself :)
@p49N2 ай бұрын
that sounds like a classic liver enzymes bonk. It happens when normal rest cycles are interrupted. Long events Perfection learn vehicle if you can access some testing after.
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
This is interesting, I googled it but can’t see much as bonk is probably more a cycling term, you mean liver enzymes increasing due to exercise with no sleep?
@hughgrainger37662 ай бұрын
Thanks, as ever, Andy. Same route, same weather - what could you have done to complete the course? Wahoo instead of a Garmin obviously. Booking accommodation (if available) to get some proper rest, stay warm and dry off? Interested to hear your thoughts.
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
thanks for watching :) headspace was the biggest factor so I am going to focus on that pre TCR now
@chrisjoyce55392 ай бұрын
Hi Andy, gutted for you mate, a couple of points perhaps you might want to think about is such a big event for you. Why did you not stay overnight night and start the event fresh.was you looking complete the event or to beat last year time, this may of had effect in mind set. Training of your mind is just as important as to putting in those miles. So pick yourself up,put work in a go smash the trains Atlantic challenge.
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
hi mate, I think the day of the start was OK for me I had a good sleep etc. The issue for me was lack of headspace in the lead up, I have ruthlessly cut things out to have better headspace and less stress. without being dramatic, I wasn't in an ideal place mentally, that was where I fell down I think bud. But at least Ill be in a better place for the TCR now
@sandervb94912 ай бұрын
Wise decision.
@TheBarnsleylad19952 ай бұрын
not even a sub (i am now) but somehow ive ended up here! Looking forwards to watching this :D GG for even making it there mate… i hope to have the endurance to do this in the next few years
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
Thanks for subbing mate, hope you enjoy it :)
@dndlab12 ай бұрын
Excellent video as usual! Recently subscribed and as a returning cyclist ultra cycling maybe a way off, but it’s definitely on the list of things I’d like to do!
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
its a fun ride but you can't win them all :)
@Gledii2 ай бұрын
oh man. looking to this just makes my 150k rides "easier" as i think , it can be much worst :P. Andy, what is your backup in case you Garmin crash? do you use your phone? Great character showing also the downparts and how to handle it with a great spirit!
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
Hey, I'm thinking to get a second Garmin as a backup I think
@br53802 ай бұрын
45 mins - I’ve the OS App on my phone, £25 a year and all the U.K. in 1:25000 & 1:50000. Plus can download areas for loading up if outside mobile signal - really useful as live in Scotland.
@brianroberts63942 ай бұрын
I see you the other day as I was cycling down Portsmouth seafront I did shout hi to you but you obviously didn't hear me lol
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
ah I think I remember that, I was training with my buds in but thought I clocked someone shout something :)
@Sfs6782 ай бұрын
Great Video, but how was the Weather temrature wise?
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
hey, we've had a slow start to summer. generally water and colder
@andrewleeds5042 ай бұрын
Andy If its any help you seemed to be uncharacteristically weak at an early stage, maybe 80ish miles, everything else just seemed to build from that onwards, whilst I already knew the outcome from your earlier comments, seeing that, I was surprised just how far you made it!! (Was it the prep, just a bad day or the early super steep gradients?, the only other ride I've seen where things weren't as you expected, was when you went both faster & longer with i believe cheddar gouge push, which knocked you out afterwards) Keep your chin up mate, you are flying. Ps little lanes in hilly areas with as much rain as we've had probably wasn't making it any easier.
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
you're right on both counts. When I needed a nap in the morning that was a bit of a warning sign. I had too much on my plate recently so have been ruthlessly cutting back on what I do to help with headspace before TCR.
@IanJG19742 ай бұрын
Great video 👍 superb ride, views, filming. Q. What sunnies/lens were you wearing during APN?
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
thank you buddy :) They are Oakley Radar
@360film82 ай бұрын
hey, whats that type of reflective vest called. I need one for a race but can‘t seem to find a slim one like that anywhere. thanks
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
Hey, it’s called monkey see I believe 👍
@360film82 ай бұрын
@@andycultracycling thanks. Enormous feat by the way. The weather really can take everything from you, doesn't matter how fit you are. Especially over multiple days if there is no chance to dry. I think it was the right call to scratch.
@andycultracycling2 ай бұрын
Thanks bud
@lukesharpe14372 ай бұрын
Emley Moor Andy as in the song. On Emley Moor bart’at! Just saying.
@damianlud2 ай бұрын
That’s Ilkley moor.
@lukesharpe14372 ай бұрын
@@damianlud you are right, what a plank!
@alicat7492 ай бұрын
Some of those roads you would be better off with a boat.