BVRT End to End to End. First time riding 300km. Longest ride prior: 180km.
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@jonathankerr8828 ай бұрын
Go girl, proud of you. From an Aussie in the Philippines
@midnight___lightning7 ай бұрын
Thanks Jonathan!
@noelf31273 жыл бұрын
Great video and thanks for sharing your experience. I've ridden the whole BVRT but in sections at a time. Never end to end and back again in one go. That is epic. Well done!
@midnight___lightning3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Noel :))
@ecopennylife3 күн бұрын
Amazing achievement. I'm doing the BVRT next month over 3 days as I'm not as crazy as you 😉
@GregEdwardss3 жыл бұрын
So dope to see you overcome a big fear and take on such a big ride!! Very proud of you, Soph. Thanks for sharing
@midnight___lightning3 жыл бұрын
thank you for your invaluable support, kitty
@RKOunion3 жыл бұрын
Well done on this accomplishment. Scenery was beautiful throughout. The kangaroos look so humorous and cute when they're hopping.
@midnight___lightning3 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)) They do look so cute heheh.
@davidwalter15282 жыл бұрын
Well done Sophie. That's an incredibly interesting (and epic) ride. Thank you for sharing your adventure.
@midnight___lightning2 жыл бұрын
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@plodincurrumbin48483 жыл бұрын
Wow.......to start on your own at 1am.......very impressed. I raced alot at night and it can be a lonely time....so courageous 🤙🤙🤙🤙
@midnight___lightning3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Mate :))) That was the biggest thing for me. I was fairly nervous about it, but knew that once I actually got pedalling it would all fade away, and it did! Gave me so much confidence and freedom, lots of fear alleviated. Racing @ night? Rad!!
@plodincurrumbin48483 жыл бұрын
Without sounding sexist I just thought you were very brave......I think it will give you alot of confidence in life......well done I used to race mtb night races.
@midnight___lightning3 жыл бұрын
@@plodincurrumbin4848 it doesn't sound sexist to me. There's just the reality of being a young woman out there alone... it's different than if I were a man. It has given me so much in all the other areas of my life - so valuable. MTB @ night?!! That's gnarly!
@dirtydogg063 жыл бұрын
Good on you…..everyday is a new day! Keep it up🤙🏾
@midnight___lightning3 жыл бұрын
Thanks dude :)))
@dtaus8093 жыл бұрын
Amazing and inspiring! Such an accomplishment and well done to you!
@midnight___lightning3 жыл бұрын
Cheers David. It means a lot :))
@chasemyadventure96043 жыл бұрын
Big K's, Well done! I'm doing this one tomorrow, I'll take a few days though. Thanks for the sharing.
@midnight___lightning3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man (: Oh, enjoy! I did another ride out there last week and the cooler weather is making for even better riding and conditions. I reckon 2 days is the way to do it if you're doing 160km and return. Get to take it in more!
@paulhackett28372 жыл бұрын
Amazing effort to do this solo. Super strong. Thanks for sharing.
@midnight___lightning2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Paul!
@clintcavanough96472 жыл бұрын
How? my legs could though my arse would be torn up! Great adventure, I hope you are still travelling mate.
@oshiemoto2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this is on by bucket list!
@midnight___lightning2 жыл бұрын
No sweat Josh :)
@Oakpathetics3 жыл бұрын
Reading the title I thought it might have been 17.5hrs spread over two days.. was blown away to see you do it in the one day!!! Goes to show what you can do when you put your mind to it. Epic stuff! You’ve inspired me to do it.. over 2days, lol.
@midnight___lightning3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a heap. 2 days is the way to go, I reckon. Major effort to do 160km a day AND you get to take in your surroundings way more and rush less. That's how I'll do it when I head back out there. Thanks for the kind words :))
@MrRobertjusher3 жыл бұрын
Awesome ride. So glad I found your video. I've just signed up for the BVRT event next week. Only one way and 10 hours to do it but I'm shiting myself over it. I'm much older than you but this will be the longest ride for me. Well done
@midnight___lightning3 жыл бұрын
You're going to nail it, Robert. The biggest thing for me was just pacing it. I wanted to go faster @ the beginning but tried to keep it steady the whole way and reckon that made the ride feel so successful. And food / water. Consistently eat and hydrate in little mouthfuls and sips. Does your ride start in Ipswich or Yarraman?
@MrRobertjusher3 жыл бұрын
@@midnight___lightning Hi It's starting in Ipswich so we get to go up the range😬. I've ridden the whole trail several times, just not all in one go. I think I have the nutrition sorted plus the event is fully supported with everything I'll need including food etc
@midnight___lightning3 жыл бұрын
@@MrRobertjusher perfect direction!! Oh that's brilliant that you don't have to think about carrying your own food. Let me know how you go, mate. Keen to hear :)
@MrRobertjusher3 жыл бұрын
@@midnight___lightning the ride went well. Just under 8 hours. Not bad for a old guy. Thanks for posting your video
@midnight___lightning3 жыл бұрын
@@MrRobertjusher brilliant, Robert! Would have been beautiful weather out there too!
@Greyghost_1383 жыл бұрын
Wow bloody solid effort. Very inspiring ✌
@midnight___lightning3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brendon :)
@Greyghost_1383 жыл бұрын
I’ve wanted to do this ride for a while and your video inspired me to get out and take a look. I did Linville to Yarraman and back today and I’m properly shagged. You are a bloody machine! But after today’s taste I’m keen to do the whole thing. Thanks for the inspiration✌🏻
@midnight___lightning3 жыл бұрын
@@Greyghost_138 Heck yeah, dude. That's an effort in itself. I love that section. An absolute pleasure :))
@tammygooda27253 жыл бұрын
Love this so 😍
@MrHaizor3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video 🙂🙂 i am thinking of soloing it myself as well. What is the brand of your gravel bike? It looks cool
@midnight___lightning3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Hai 🙂 You should definitely go for it. It's a rad track. My bike's a Rondo (Al Ruut). Unfortunately you can't get em in Aus. I bought it whilst living in Europe!
@MrHaizor3 жыл бұрын
@@midnight___lightning thank you Sophie 🙂
@midnight___lightning3 жыл бұрын
@@MrHaizor you're very welcome. Let me know how you go!!
@MrHaizor3 жыл бұрын
@@midnight___lightning i will defs do! Will need to do some longer rides first. I have been watching a few videos on your channel. Your family have got super cool classic cars 😍😍
@midnight___lightning3 жыл бұрын
@@MrHaizor the good thing is it's pretty flat which makes the big mileage pretty accessible! Hahaha, I'll pass that on to my folks. They'll be pleased (:
@Spotto262 жыл бұрын
Awesome job! How much training did you do before this?
@midnight___lightning2 жыл бұрын
Hey.... sorry about the late reply. Just saw this. I didn't train for this. It was a spontaneous decision made a few days before. In saying that, I was regularly riding my bike to work (about 15km there) and active on a daily basis with hiking and riding. So that fun stuff must add up over time :)
@Spotto262 жыл бұрын
@@midnight___lightning oh true! I’m a bit the same, hiking/riding bits and pieces on the reg. Hoping to do what you did very soon!
@midnight___lightning2 жыл бұрын
@@Spotto26 then I think you'll be great!! It's flat so that works in our favour. Plus, I think the biggest thing I kept in mind was pacing. I kept it consistent, but never pushed it (until the last 3-5hrs because my light was malfunctioning ha and I was trying to stay awake). But I reckon that's what made it a success. I never felt physically smashed.... oh and I made a very conscious effort to sip water ever 15mins (that'll be much easier and natural to do in warmer November) and to eat. I often forget to eat on the bike. Let me know how you go!!!!
@Spotto262 жыл бұрын
@@midnight___lightning thanks for the tips! Yep November was my plan! I actually did Yarraman to Wulkuraka in one day last year, which I found incredibly difficult. Hoping with a bit more training I can double it this time!
@midnight___lightning2 жыл бұрын
@@Spotto26 already a crazy effort, so you defs have it in you to double it! I found that once I hit the halfway mark and turned round, that it held quite a bit of mental relief.... knowing that I was on the way "home". So I wouldn't think about the whole 320km - because especially when you're deep it in, that can be a bit overwhelming. I'd just work it in 20km lots or something. Whatever mileage number appeals to you. Or towns. I would only think about the next town etc. Plus, I'd also recommend going from Wulkuraka to Yarraman and return because you get the "downhill" or your way back which is pretty nice :)
@plodincurrumbin48483 жыл бұрын
Hi Can I ask what time of the year did you do this ride.
@midnight___lightning3 жыл бұрын
Of course. It was early April :)
@plodincurrumbin48483 жыл бұрын
@@midnight___lightning Thanks ....... im going to test myself and do it in November. I've already done Nanango to Wulkuraka in the day. I think a 9pm start maybe better in November.
@midnight___lightning2 жыл бұрын
@@plodincurrumbin4848 Rad! You'll miss the magpies that way then :)
@plodincurrumbin48482 жыл бұрын
@@midnight___lightning "When you are happy" I saw this post yesterday.. I do hope things get better soon for you. 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤙
@midnight___lightning2 жыл бұрын
@@plodincurrumbin4848 thank you so much mate. I appreciate the good vibes bigtime....! ❤️