Came here to this video hoping to find a recommendation for frame protection. What kind of type would you recommend that won't damage the finish on the frame when you pull the tape off? Any old painter's tape?

@@jaredlash5002 bike frame protector tape, suppose to protect from that

Plus you can use some tape for emergency repairs

Yup, a camping towel is perfect as they are designed to dry out super fast.

That's what I use.

Great tip, thank you!

@@n1lla But extremely unhygienic. Safer, cleaner, and better off not washing than using a micro towel.

@@Chris66able Seriously? Could you elaborate why that's the case please?

A tip based on my experience. I've fallen, had trees fall on me, axe accidents, knife accidents, sprayed ankle, ran out of water, gone without food for days, had ticks. In all those circumstances, an off-the-shelf first aid kit is not the answer. It gives a false sense of security, which can be dangerous. They're also a clutter. What they provide is often solutions for accidents so minor, you can survive fine without them. A tiny compressor wont stop a gushing flesh wound. My suggestion: 1.Take courses by professionals. 2. Research the most common accidents for your activity/area, and pack accordingly. 3. Consult with search and rescue for preventative measures and items they commonly use. 4. Make your own gear as simple as possible and learn how to use them blindfolded. For me it's a satellite com. and SAMsplint to treat moderate accidents and fractures, respectively. If it's hot, I'll add a pack of sodium, purification and sugar. If it's arctic, the list extends exponentially. It's easier to prevent accidents, than respond to them in fog and friction. Stay safe and smart.

Yes, and a pair of tampons surely

Always - I brought my bike bag (a convertible backpack/pannier) on a kayaking trip recently and discovered I was the only person who thought to bring a first aid kit. People raided that thing haha

@@alexmiller1658 ha yes it's generally an oversight where cyclists will do the upmost to check thier bikes can be fixed but might need an antiseptic wipe/painkillers / plasters for themselves on the roadside.

@@LUCYDIAMONDBOXER1 exactly, my kit is pretty spartan ( just some bandages, gauze, antiseptic, and a small bottle of aspirin) but I also live in the middle of a city so my rides rarely take me terribly far from civilization

Good call, at the very least a roll of leukotape

Definitely don’t forget to pack pepto pills, Imodium, some sort of headache relief, Benadryl and liquid bandage.

He does the same with brother in law Nigel too. Very sweet.

Yeah Conor's dog was having a "ruff!" day.

lug several more kilos of pork would not be a problem, family would appreciate a barbecue at night while the one who rides it during the day would be too tired to have dinner and sleep straight away

I definitely agree. I ride a size small frame and most bag manufacturers don't make a frame bag small enough to fit!

This is in all seriousness a very good point. I mostly do my adventure tours with a dedicated, heavier bike. But I recently contemplated to fit the bags that I've used with it to my roadbike, if I'd like to do a faster tour where I would need some stuff with me, but not so much. However, the frame of my road bike is a bit smaller. The end result was that the frame bag was a bit too large for the frame and the front wheel had very little clearance to the handlebar bag. Sure, I could get smaller bags for that bike, but that costs money too.

Don't tell Stacey this haha, I'll end up carrying everything...

@@pinjaliina even if you do get smaller bags, you might not have space for all you need. With a 9 liter bag on the handlebar, no frame bag, and a 17 liter "arse rocket" (that's apparently what the Germans call saddle bags) I have a hard time fitting much more than some spare clothes and some tools. It works if I sleep at hotels, but not so much otherwise.

All Mountain Style Honeycomb Bike Guard products can do the trick (and much more durable)-exactly what I do for my gravel bike

Also consider mud guards for both muddy days and goose poop. I hope I never taste goose poop again.

Good on you for actually staying home tho! Sad that we have to say that.

Me too.. can't wait for the next adventure. Thanks for watching! Conor

Awesome, sounds brilliant. Congratulations on the longest ride!!! GREAT feeling

Thank you for the motivation!

dont forget the 8000g for the rider!, let some air out of your tyres to save dragging all these extra ug of air up those hills.

not necessary if you know what you are doing

And if your riding carbon your bike needs sunscreen.

An alternative to sun screen is long sleeve and linen (pants). Putting on sunscreen for a can be a messy hassle when on long rides.

Santi Andres Good point, unless you are bicycling in a pine forest. Needles are more comfy than they sound.

True. Also beach pebbles are surprisingly comfortable with just a bag.@@peterhewitt7247

First aid kit. I see people mention it. I don't read any experiences where it has been decisive in a serious situation. I find the off the shelf stuff useless. What problems it may solve are either so minor, or not specific for your travel context, that I consider it not worth having. In fact, it provides a dangerous false sense of security. You take extra risks. Additionally, extra clutter that slows you down and mitigates your moral when it fails. If it's for minor inconveniences, like a mosquito bite, sure. It's great. If prevention of actual life threatening scenarios, in my experience, it's more a hindrance.

Absolutely agree with you. First aid kit has to be proportionate and relevant. I did a 40mile round hike with a camp in Epping Forest last weekend; my first aid kit consisted solely of paracetamol and an anti-inflammatory - anything more would have been a waste, cos I was taking no risks and help was so close to hand. When I went to a more remote area with the intention of doing some bushcraft a few months ago, I took some bandages in case my knife slipped (plus a couple of extra things). Point is, like you say, the first aid kit has to be relevant, otherwise you’re just wasting energy.

Thanks for watching!!

Lmao get a trailer

Seeeeeeriously, try finding a handlebar bag that'll fit in a size 36 😂

That’s where a bike rack comes in handy so you can use two panniers

A rack and panniers have twice the capacity of those frame bags, they’ve just fell out of style for some reason.

I've also started bringing Velcro strips, rubber accessory bands and one or two extras of any nuts or bolts that might work lose. One of those accessory bands saved me from having to unmount my camera recently.

Lance Gundersen Oooooo good shout 👌👌👏

Couldn't you just charge your device with the rest of the power bank battery before arriving at the campsite? Carrying an extra power bank seems like such a waste unless you actually positively absolutely have to have a higher battery capacity.

@@Minecraftrok999 Even if you charge your phone before you get to the campsite, if you hand over your powerbank to charge at 6pm, then you use your phone after that it will be using power, so the phone will not be full the next morning. If you have 2 powerbanks, you basically always have one to charge with if you want, plus the extra battery capacity.

Don’t forget some aloe Vera in the event you do get sunburned! It’ll help soothe your tired and burned skin. It’s also good for healing cuts if you mix it with honey. In a pinch, aloe Vera could work like chapstick.

Good tools and repair skillsis a great tip, but in my experience, first aid kits are generally useless for the uninitiated. First aid kits are like buying cheap all-in-one tool sets for building a house. Or, like buying a mylar, and assuming it will make you warm (it reflects warmth, it doesn't create warmth). Or, like trying to light a fire for the first time in a storm. It might deal with a minor cut, but if your life is in actual danger, it's more a waste of time. It creates a false sense of security, like buying a defect helmet. You think you're safer than you are. Ergo, take more risks. Once the shit hits the fan, when you're running on adrenaline rushed autopilot, what you need is good training and a kit designed specifically for the context of your trip.

🎵The streets are cruel, he tries to act cool, He goes to work with only his one tool 🎵

Hihihi... Red Light District location...

Oh yes!!!

It's always good to have spares - it's a trade off between taking absolutely everything and having a set up that's not too heavy - depends on the adventure I guess!

I dont get this either. Maybe aerodynamics? That must be it probably. Or the extra weight

Ive seen a lot of carbon shreaded accidents so aluminum or steel...for me.

@@whodispuresouls7758 I think carbon is good for racing only, Steel and alloy or titanium are light enough just to gain speed around 30-50 km/h

@@Quill13 agreed..I Ride for distance not high speed...carbon isn't safe or economical for me..

Eat it with water and bam, instant carbohydrates

Glad it was helpful! Thanks David!

They come in different sizes Alfons, this is the biggest size available. There are smaller sizes which should fit smaller frames. Thanks for watching! Conor

Happy riding Tiger!

@@gcn Crazy I didnt expected that you would answer me but I also wish you some gerat rides

But backpacks are the worst thing when biking

It isn't absurd, you're carrying the weight anyway whether it's on the bike or your back. It's a lot less tiring when it's on the bike. A light bike loaded with stuff is less effort to pedal up long hills than a heavy bike loaded with the same stuff would be.

Hi Peter, transmission times are displayed in the race pass section of the app, and should match local time :)

@@gcn add option to select the race and send notification, when the transmition is about to start pls :D