Last Leg: Van & Bike Adventure through France

Last Leg: Van & Bike Adventure through France | European Tour Episode 11

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Күн бұрын

I begin this last instalment of my European trip in Falaise, I head off in the van to Bayeux, where I go for a walk around the town and local area. As I think is probably true for about 99% of people, I knew one thing about Bayeux before visiting, and it was that they made a mighty fine tapestry there a long time ago. Upon visiting Bayeux, I found that my only prior knowledge of the place was inaccurate, the tapestry is in fact not a tapestry at all, and was actually made in England, anyway, a very nice English embroidery it is. I finished the first day of the video in Honfleur, and decided to walk across a very big bridge as I quite like very big bridges. From Honfleur I went on to Jumieges and Amiens across the final couple of days of the trip, going for very enjoyable bike rides in both places.
I absolutely loved this trip, and given I set off with no preconceived ideas of where I wanted to go or what I wanted to do (a lack of planning which I normally find very stressful), I couldn’t have hoped for a more enjoyable 2 months away.
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Links
Ko-fi (If you want to support the channel): ko-fi.com/matryder
Bayeux walk: www.komoot.com/tour/152978682...
Jumièges ride: www.komoot.com/tour/153084288...
Amiens ride: www.komoot.com/tour/153396532...
00:00. Good morning
01:21. Walk around Bayeux
06:50. Drawn to a very impressive bridge
12:43. Morning ride in Jumieges
17:00. Bonus bridge
21:48. Jumieges Abbey
26:48. Ride to Amiens, the last ride of the trip
32:07. Cathedral # 9813
33:10. Heading back to the UK
34:43. Summing up the trip (a few weeks later)

Пікірлер: 74

@tonypaddler 3 күн бұрын

Late to the party again... Hi Mat, great wrap-up video to this tour. I kind of feel sad that it's now over, starting and finishing in France as it did gave me great memories. Thanks again for the Castelnaudary clip. See you in America soon, cheers 👍

@matryderadventures 2 күн бұрын

Hi Tony. I hope you're late because you've been busy on some cycle rides. Not long to go before I head out. Cheers.

@tonypaddler 2 күн бұрын

@@matryderadventures Hi Mat. Unfortunately no, not for those reasons, although I did have a couple of nights camping and cycling around the Scottish Borders last week. I'm also going back up there next week for three days doing a different route so that'll give me something to smile about. Yes, looking forward to those videos. Cheers .

@klammi85 27 күн бұрын

Kona didint close down, the original owers took Kona back from the evil multi-corp company and will continue the brand😊

@matryderadventures 27 күн бұрын

That's great news. You don't often hear good news stories like that. Thanks for the information 👍

@keving8010 26 күн бұрын

Curious to see how well you do climbing while in the TransAm. The gearing on this bike is a quest mark for me (going by traditional “gear inches”, it’s not getting at or below the desired 20).

@matryderadventures 25 күн бұрын

I think I'm going to change the rear cassette. I've had some good advice in the comments.

@fatboy2338 27 күн бұрын

Hi H.G. Wells here I've come from the past to tell you here in the present that you beat the sun across the UK in the future 😊

@matryderadventures 27 күн бұрын

🤣👏👏 excellent!! I hoped we'd make it.

@juliethrower1185 26 күн бұрын

Super video, lots of lovely history, although sadly, I will never remember the facts. Incredible adventures you have, roll on with the next one❤ Well done😊

@matryderadventures 25 күн бұрын

Don't worry..I've forgotten most of it too.

@patdunne3277 17 күн бұрын

Hi Mat i'm somehow only catching this now. What a brilliant series loved every bit of it. Look forward to following you on the Trans-am 👍

@matryderadventures 15 күн бұрын

Hi Pat. Glad you liked it. Only one month to go until the Trans Am.

@madisondeans5566 27 күн бұрын

Sad to see this series end Matt! Fantastic way to travel,having van as a base has inspired me to look into getting one!Look forward to your next adventure always like your monologs! Happy trails😉👋

@matryderadventures 27 күн бұрын

Thanks. I'm glad you liked it. Van touring seems to be the cheapest and easiest way to explore. Thanks for the support 👍

@MarTro80 25 күн бұрын

Thanks for the trip. Not gonna lie. I did like your GDMBR series alot more. Gotta be honest. 🙂

@matryderadventures 24 күн бұрын

Thanks for the honesty. You're not the only one. The GDMBR was such an awesome trail. It's impossible to match, but I'm hoping the TransAm comes close. Cheers 👍👍

@fatboy2338 27 күн бұрын

"Fell into the lava"😂 7am Here in NZ and started the day with a laugh cheers Mate👍

@matryderadventures 27 күн бұрын

Brilliant. I'm glad to hear that. I'm planning on getting over to NZ next year.

@ashleyeagles5628 26 күн бұрын

Great video as always! Hopefully our paths will cross on the TransAM. We start from Florence July 10th.

@matryderadventures 25 күн бұрын

I hope they do. I'll be sharing my location along the way. It would be great to meet up. Good luck out there.

@ZDD760 27 күн бұрын

I always wonder like you did about big rocks falling in those old buildings. I also wonder who ever dusted all the intricate designs in the churches. Must collect lots of dust. Thanks again for another wonderful video!

@matryderadventures 27 күн бұрын

Good point. Maybe there's a church/cathedral cleaning business to be started.

@djpablo73 27 күн бұрын

Lava, and Time travel. How much other channels would dare deal with both in one entirely unrelated video. Genius, mate ;)

@matryderadventures 25 күн бұрын

Thanks. It's not often my lack of focus is congratulated. Cheers 👍

@SteveHikes 25 күн бұрын

Great series, inspired me to take the GoPro on my rides too & not just the hikes. Looking forward to the cycle across the states, good luck!

@matryderadventures 25 күн бұрын

Nice. I've just subscribed. Now watching your 'cycling your age' video. Great idea 👍👍

@SteveHikes 25 күн бұрын

lol I’m honoured

@kevinquinn6874 27 күн бұрын

I very much enjoyed the series. It’s just fascinating how those cathedrals could’ve even been built, considering the scale and the stone construction. I hadn’t had the chance to visit France, but was in Spain for a little over a week. The difference in architecture just from Barcelona to Madrid was so different. I wish I had spent more time there. I’ll be looking forward to your future episodes. Best Wishes and safe travels! 🤍🚴🏻‍♀️🌟

@matryderadventures 27 күн бұрын

Thanks. I agree. The complexity of those cathedrals is enormous. I'd love to go back in time and watch the construction. Europe has a lot to offer when it comes to interesting architecture. I'll be back out again soon. Thanks again for all the support 👍

@timgearing5121 27 күн бұрын

Hi Mat, good luck on the Trans AM. I’m heading to Whitefish in 2 weeks to start south to Antelope Wells.

@matryderadventures 25 күн бұрын

I'm jealous. You have the most spectacular part of the trail to come. Good luck with it all.

@elzabethmorgan8020 27 күн бұрын

This has been a wonderful trip to watch! A great combination of walks and rides, and so many awesome historic sites along the way. The lack of tourists is so cool - tourist season has just started here, lots of contestants for the Darwin Awards getting too close to bison. There’s an interesting connection between the Welsh and Breton languages- when I was a kid a guy used to bike around south Wales selling onions and garlic. We could understand each other pretty well if we spoke in Welsh. Take care.

@matryderadventures 25 күн бұрын

It was nice to have France to myself. I am always astonished that people don't realise how dangerous Bison are. It's the same with Moose. A Welsh guy selling onions and garlic??? Is this true 🤣🤣

@elzabethmorgan8020 25 күн бұрын

@@matryderadventures the guy was from Brittany - sorry that wasn’t very clear. Mea culpa!

@matryderadventures 25 күн бұрын

Ahhh. They sell leeks and daffodils from bikes in Wales. Cheers.

@hoojamaflicks 26 күн бұрын

thoroughly enjoyed this video series mat - cheers

@Mikedi52 27 күн бұрын

Very enjoyable and entertaining adventure Matt. Looking forward to the next series!

@matryderadventures 25 күн бұрын

Thanks. I'm glad you liked it. The next series will be the TransAm. I can't wait. Cheers 👍

@derekbarlas8092 27 күн бұрын

Really enjoyed this series of videos from France and Spain. Nice combination of rides, walks, cathedrals and a little history about each of those places. Looking forward to your TransAm trip. Derek in Ottawa.

@matryderadventures 25 күн бұрын

Hi Derek. Glad you liked this series. I really enjoyed the whole trip and will definitely be heading back out when I get chance. Maybe into Germany and Scandinavia. Thanks for following along 👍

@DeanGeeves 27 күн бұрын

Top notch ending to a great series of videos. English embroidery! Brilliant! Looking forward to more of the same (adventures not tapestries)

@matryderadventures 25 күн бұрын

🤣 But there are some amazing tapestries out there. I still don't know what constitutes a tapestry. Glad you enjoyed this series. Thanks for following along 👍

@mikedooley8347 25 күн бұрын

Really really looking forward to your transam trip 🚴 👍

@matryderadventures 25 күн бұрын

I really really appreciate you following along 🤣. Not long to go. I fly out on July 22nd.

@stevenutepass7671 27 күн бұрын

Thanks Mat the tour guide! Just awesome... Today I got the gopro 10, the 12 was $350 usd, the 10 was $230, that works for me and riders on the gdmbr. Seen a dozen heading north, race starts the 14th from Canada, can't wait to meet more great folks like you. Cheers friend!

@matryderadventures 25 күн бұрын

Hey Steve. That's an amazing deal. I'm looking forward to seeing your videos. Thanks for all the support. It's awesome that people like you are out supporting riders. Cheers 👏👏👏

@UglyBikeling 27 күн бұрын

Watched the great divide video. Love the sarcasm too funny 😅

@matryderadventures 27 күн бұрын

Thanks a lot! (that wasn't sarcasm).

@UglyBikeling 26 күн бұрын

@@matryderadventures lol , thank u for taking us along

@stevetustain3996 27 күн бұрын

Lovely series Matt, if you need any help with travelling through Germany, happy to assist.

@matryderadventures 27 күн бұрын

Excellent. Thanks. I'll definitely be visiting next year. Maybe around June. Cheers 👍

@stevetustain3996 27 күн бұрын

Anytime😊

@davidn.5803 27 күн бұрын

Another outstanding video, Mat...! Dave (Yes, THAT Dave!) in Ft Collins, Colorado USA.

@matryderadventures 25 күн бұрын

Hi Dave. How's it all going? Glad you liked this one. I'm looking forward to getting back to Colorado later in the year.

@davidn.5803 25 күн бұрын

@matryderadventures HI Mat, Yeah, I saw your Trans-America pre-trip video and noticed that you will be passing through the Centennial State. All is well, and we're COOKIN' today. 101° F.

@matryderadventures 25 күн бұрын

Wow. 101....forwarded is forearmed I guess.

@davidn.5803 25 күн бұрын

@matryderadventures Yeah Mat temps can be quite toasty along the Front Range of the Rockies. If you need help on your Trans-Am adventure thru Colorado, let me know.

@ianmatlock1 19 күн бұрын

Interesting idea to go to a place and then do a 4 day route before moving on, then repeating this. I could only do that if my wife was with me as my motorhome insurance explicitly states it can only be 'stored' (I assume that means empty) at a place other than it's normal secure storage place for a maximum of 2 days. Longer than this and I have to ring them to tell them. No idea if this would entail an additional premium as I haven't tried it yet.

@matryderadventures 18 күн бұрын

Interesting. I'll have to look into that myself. I'll be interested to hear what your insurance company says. Thanks for the information. Cheers 👍

@klammi85 27 күн бұрын

Honfleur would have been more interesting if you had visited the harbour, lots of lumber there. Then you could have tell the viewers "i am now at the harbour, theres lots and lots of Finnish lumber here"... I really like when you actually tell about the places you visit!

@matryderadventures 27 күн бұрын

I'll have to go back..I don't need much of an excuse. I loved it there.

@markhuckercelticcrossbows7887 27 күн бұрын

If you come across a Raleigh Avanti, Appalachian or Maverick 18 pro, sbdu, dropped it off, in abertillery, on your way back through, please butty :) diolch

@matryderadventures 27 күн бұрын

I'll keep an eye out butt..

@myseniorbrain 27 күн бұрын

Now that you have finished your van tour, are you less likely to wild camp? thanks.

@matryderadventures 25 күн бұрын

Definitely not. I love being in the van, but wild camping is the most rewarding way to enjoy nature. I'll be doing a lot of wild camping on my upcoming TransAm ride starting July 22nd. Cheers 👍

@myseniorbrain 27 күн бұрын

Mat, why was the British flag flying over the church in France? Do you know?

@matryderadventures 27 күн бұрын

I didn't notice until you pointed it out. I've tried to find out but haven't discovered why. It's odd as it seems every flagpole was flying the Union Jack. Maybe somebody else knows and can let us know.

@parduez 27 күн бұрын

Did king Harold survive the leg chopping / lava bath, then go on the cut his son’s hand off? Or am I getting confused?

@matryderadventures 27 күн бұрын

Sort of. Some would say he died, others that he lived. He definitely went on to teach kids how to cross the road properly. Do you remember when he visited the junior school and chucked Mrs Gilson into the big steamy hole thing by the tuck shop. Crazy time Bro.

@stevenutepass7671 17 күн бұрын

Hi mate, get yourself a tracker and post on trackleader board, I've been dot watching many & meeting rec riders. Tour divide top riders be here next 30-40 hours, they hauling ass! Gopro should be set to get and youtube myself them. Your trans am put tracker.

@matryderadventures 15 күн бұрын

I'll definitely track my position. I'll make sure you have a link to it. Those TD racers are nutcases.

@stevenutepass7671 15 күн бұрын

JL came thru last night, UB is mill by my place, got some gopro shots. Too darn fast it's unreal!

@stevenutepass7671 13 күн бұрын

@matryderadventures it's been goofy here all day, dozen or more rider's! Made a big pot of meatballs mushrooms in pasta sauce, saltine crackers. It's all gone. Lol