Gravel Vs MTB Bikepacking Set Up

Gravel Vs MTB Bikepacking Set Up | Traws Eryri Pt.2

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4 күн бұрын

In the second of the mini series, we continue our bikepacking journey in Wales, following Traws Eryri from Barmouth.
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@Mark-pk1fm 2 күн бұрын

100% agree to go at your own pace 👍🏼 on climbs makes a lot of sense.

@thewelshwonder1965 2 күн бұрын

Unless the slower climber gets a mechanical or worse, hurt themselves and you don’t know about it

@JulietElliottsChannel Күн бұрын

@@thewelshwonder1965 I guess they could call you if they have phone signal

@stevengeorge5605 2 күн бұрын

I agree with riding at your own pace is best. 🙂

@vermilionink Күн бұрын

As long as all riders are at peace with going at their own pace, and there's no feeling of shame or blame for being slower, it makes a lot of sense! It's just important to remember to let your slower friends also have a break at the meetup point. (My least favorite thing is catching up with a fast group, and they've all been resting and recovering but once the slow group arrives they immediately want to push off again.)

@JulietElliottsChannel 8 сағат бұрын

Absolutely! We have all been that person at some point

@bromptinowner763 21 сағат бұрын

Own pace is best Jules! Whether it's cycling,walking or --- whatever, own pace

@stuartdilts2729 47 минут бұрын

It's nice to go your own pace, especially if you are usually the slow one like me. Although if it's a short one, it's kinda fun to try and keep up.

@GrahamAtDesk Күн бұрын

That was a really useful overview of what the trail's like, thank you! I also love a campsite when bikepacking (can't beat a shower at the end of a long day). And a pub. 🙂 I've done a fair bit of bikepacking in groups, and despite a strong preference in those groups for riding together socially, climbing at your own pace seems to be a pretty unanimous preference! 💯

@user-ok4fh5ys8n 2 күн бұрын

Its really nice when you can't be arsed innit.... 'Ull' east yorkshire.

@Cyberjenne 18 сағат бұрын

Pro tip for such adventures: create a profile on your bike computer and leave out speed + average and just enjoy the ride at your pace. Then you won't feel preasure by numbers in your head. You can look it up afterwards... I found it made me much more relaxed and I'm able to take in the environment better. 😉

@JamesStevens-kj5yb 2 күн бұрын

Fond memories of cody y brenin, used to mountain bike there 20 years ago before the visitor centre was built, thanks for sharing this, great energy as always Juliet... 😊

@JulietElliottsChannel Күн бұрын

my pleasure, glad you enjoyed it

@johnmcnulty1129 2 күн бұрын

Great scenery Jools & no puncture or mech problems ! Happy chickens :) When you see Katie the mountain goat again, think she said she's off to the Pyrenees soon. Recommend a "beastie" 10K climb she can try, just to the east of the Tourmalet, Col De Beyrede. That'll have the mountain goat huffin & puffin ! Hope the Universe & cycling gods watch over you & Laura, maybe they can have a word with the midges, to go............ ☀️ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@BokorRider 2 күн бұрын

a smokey camp fire gets rid of Scottish midges alternatively light up a cigarette ..dont know if it will work in Wales but it worked in the 80's in Scotland..I was not a smoker but the adults were .... yes ride your own pace great idea

@davejenkins8013 2 күн бұрын

Glad i watched this, going on Monday and i will be taking midge repellant , great video, very informative 👍

@JulietElliottsChannel Күн бұрын

have a great time. It's such a lovely route

@jasonperry9556 10 минут бұрын

Any chance you could publish your GPX of the route as the scenery looks fantastic.

@user-rt2wv3bn8p 2 күн бұрын

Fabulous 👌

@ffbumblebee 2 күн бұрын

It's a beautiful place Cody y Brenin. We had our honeymoon there 🙂

@JulietElliottsChannel Күн бұрын

how lovely!

@bubbaluv500 2 күн бұрын

It's lovely up there. Your so lucky to get no people, result.

@JulietElliottsChannel Күн бұрын

totally. Peace and quiet. Bliss!

@wsbygt Күн бұрын

M o r n i n g !

@user-ok4fh5ys8n 2 күн бұрын

Speed bump..... 'Ull' east yorkshire.

@patdoherty901 2 күн бұрын

Hav u done the Pennine Bridleway 85% proper off road and 170 miles love to see vids on that.. 👍

@JulietElliottsChannel Күн бұрын

I haven't but I would love to!

@celticmyrddin 2 күн бұрын

The big grey box on the lake of Trawsfynydd is a former nuclear power station and the water from the reservoir was used to coolthe reactor!

@Paul9 2 күн бұрын

Being glow in the dark increases safety riding at night. 😉

@rickh.9543 2 күн бұрын

I would not have gone for a swim myself… hope Laura is ok. 😢

@Colleenann61 2 күн бұрын

I think it depends on if you are the strong climber or the not so strong climber. If I am the strong climber, then I am totally fine with going my pace up the climb and waiting at the top. If I’m the not so strong climber, I find myself feeling that I have to go harder so the stronger person isn’t waiting too long (even though I have absolutely no problem waiting when I’m the stronger climber…why is that?). I also feel like I shouldn’t stop until I’m at the top. I’m trying to get over that, but it’s tricky.

Күн бұрын

gravel doesn't have good geometry for climbs it is also limited by tire clearance

@misterpaultje 9 сағат бұрын

Are you sure you're in Wales, because I haven't seen a single sheep ?😜

@ecopennylife 2 күн бұрын

That was cruel making Laura ride through the puddle to check the water depth 😹

@JulietElliottsChannel Күн бұрын

haha, she is very easy going and doesn't mind one bit : )

@lauragriffithsoutdoors 23 сағат бұрын

Can't keep me out of a puddle 😅

@ecopennylife 20 сағат бұрын

@@lauragriffithsoutdoors 😜

@sandgroper1970 Күн бұрын

Hey why not have a sugar fix after a climb, you have expended a fair amount of energy going up hill. Dentists etc probably would not agree .

@pettermyris3462 Күн бұрын

Keto lowcarb ..! Read about it …Chris Froome have done it I live on keto diet ..I am cycling…maybe 2000 kilometers at the week

@JulietElliottsChannel 8 сағат бұрын

It’s not for me but each to their own

@arndtbc 14 сағат бұрын

Which bike was the right bike for this trip, Gravel or Mountain?

@JulietElliottsChannel 13 сағат бұрын

For me, gravel. Laura said she’d rather have been on a gravel bike because of all the road sections

@richspinks3662 Күн бұрын

😂 phonetically its roughly Trowse - fun - eth.

@adamvancleave8961 2 күн бұрын

I'm gonna type to sound how you talk...😊 being in your happy place is what itz ull a bought... 😂 ilove et... the music you pick for the video, is it what you listen to whilst you ride?

@JulietElliottsChannel Күн бұрын

I don't really listen to music riding unless I'm racing an ultra! I actually usually listen to audiobooks

@adamvancleave8961 Күн бұрын

@@JulietElliottsChannel I like the tunes you pick...:) the places you ride are so beautiful as well...

@adamvancleave8961 Күн бұрын

@@JulietElliottsChannel have you ever read the book titled black elk speaks? You won't be able to stop once you start...

@DanAnderssonOksman 2 күн бұрын

Trousers Innit?

@alexanderlawson1649 2 күн бұрын

I hope you're midge repellent did not contain Deet, the stuff I use, 50% Deet will melt holes in expensive waterproof jackets.

@misterrob3513 2 күн бұрын

Very roughly for Welsh pronunciation f = v ff = f d = d dd = th Obviously it's more subtle than that but that should get you by

@richardharris8538 2 күн бұрын

What about "ll"? (I remember many years ago asking a Welsh lady for directions to Llanelli, and the way she pronounced it was so incredibly beautiful).