Absolutely!

I find this hard when it is so steep I feel like I am too far forward.

I learned this recently after stacking it down Sa Calobra. Apparently, the drops make you more agile and improve your centre of gravity. 👍

But once you've done that you know you can do anything else in the next 130 miles 👍💪

Exactly as you should be!

Thank you 🙂 I have those 4 descents in full. Do you think it's worth just publishing them as they are?

@@CycletheNation That would be really handy if you have the time

@@aligibb87 I'll see what I can do. Kirkstone is currently closed so can't do that at the moment.

I can only try 😊

I have those 4 descents in full. Do you think it's worth just publishing them as they are?

Hey Scott, I'm doing the Fred next month and would appreciate any videos you've got on the descents. Many videos focus on the ascents, so any information to keep safe on the descents would be much appreciated. Hope your knee's improving ☺️

@tmilner762 Hiya. I've got the 4 descents mentioned here in full. I'm going to try and get out and record the others too, and I'll publish them all. Kirkstone is closed at the moment (for another week I believe), and Cold Fell is a fair drive away, but I'm gonna try for you all!

Thanks! I have those 4 descents in full. Do you think it's worth just publishing them as they are?

@@CycletheNation morning Scott. Yes. Definitely. I have some of the big descents on my channel too. Always worthwhile. Did you see a lad fell off on The Lakeland Loop on the two corners just before Calder Bridge - did his femur head. Do you have that bit on Camera in full too?

I do now! Went out after work yesterday and got Newlands, Whinlatter and Cold Fell descents. Still got Kirkstone to do,, but it's closed until May 1st. I'll be publishing every descent in full over the next few days

@@CycletheNation yes. I saw on Strava. I was watching my up and down of Hardknott the other day. In my descent I did swap to the drops half way down. 🤪and Honister this morning before work. I’m off to do my last weekend of prep tomorrow. Laps of Honister, Newlands and Whinlatter.

@@DuncMcNutt all the best! Got 3 ready to go already. It's being a busy week. ☺️🤦

Many thanks, and for the subscription too (I'm sure you're aware of how much this means to people!). I'm going to publish every descent in full too over the next 2 weeks, but Kirkstone Pass is closed until May 1st (they're resurfacing) and I've just got to get out to the others.

@@CycletheNation an absolute pleasure. I thought your presentation on this video was really engaging, and you clearly have a lot more experience than I on the bike. I look forward to seeing how your journey back to fitness goes, and the Dragon ride, plus also the amazing challenge to come to raise money for Muscular Dystrophy 💯💪

Not so sure on the experience thing! Will have to get together one day for a spin out

Me too mate. Proper nervous 😬

I have those 4 descents in full. Do you think it's worth just publishing them as they are?

@@CycletheNation I think a lot of people who haven't done the route before would benefit from seeing these sections in full. The more familiar people can become with these roads the better. Getting an idea for what the road surface is like, where the bends are and how sharp they are might just ease a few nerves and save a couple of close calls. I appreciate you highlighting the sections you mentioned in this though as they could easily catch people out.

@@bradnorthcott7507 I'll get them posted over the next few days then. :)

Thanks! Personally - indeed Whinlatter is by far the best place. I'm not so sure on Cold Fell really as it will have cyclists all over (however, they'd be spread apart by now), and the road to get there is shared with the sportive - there's a narrow bit just after Lorton that can get snarled up. Santon Bridge could be a decent option though, there's a pub (Bridge Inn) that has a car park.

How worn? If there's plenty of wear left, leave them. It's 1 day. Have you checked the wear indicator on your rim too? In 2022 I did the Fred on my rim brake bike and changed the pads 2-3 weeks out, and just made sure I'd done a few rides and properly bedded them in.

@@CycletheNation Thanks. Front pads were worn below the limit! Funny as yesterday they felt the best ever :-) replaced front pads and will get some miles in. (Luckilly have some 16% hills from the door on a 1mile loop)

There really is no attacking there, unless you're Pogacar. 95 miles in, steep and long. You'll be at 'just keep the legs turning'

@@CycletheNation hold my beer.

@@fLowKnows keep us posted!

All the best with both! Have a restful week inbetween (maybe 1 or 2 short easy rides) to keep the legs moving without taking all your rerserves

@@CycletheNation thanks bud. Will keep an eye out for you on the day 👌🏻. Will get a sports massage booked in between both too 😂

Yeah, yeah! Some will! 😂😂😂

You'll be fine! Going to publish all the descents, uncut, in full over the next 2 weeks so everyone gets to see them. Just be careful and diligent and you'll be fine. ☺️

Hi John If I'm honest, you'll not be needing any there. It's really close to the start. There's a shop in Glenridding, but that might not be open at that time on a Sunday.

@@CycletheNation Thank you. It is my first. I am aiming to get round in about 9 hours ish.

@@johnmorrissey41 all the best with it, gimme a shout if you see me out on the course, I'll be recording all day. ☺️