The gravel cycling event that I nearly didn’t finish (or start!)

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The gravel cycling event that I nearly didn’t finish (or start!) - 5 Forests Sportive

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5 ай бұрын

I've been trying to take part in the Five Forests Mountain Bike Sportive for about 4 years at this point but something always got in the way, this year I nearly didn't make it again, but was determined to try, but a last minute problem nearly disrupted my plans!
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@connormcc 4 ай бұрын

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@GabeBult 5 ай бұрын

those Drone shots though

@connormcc 5 ай бұрын

Yea definitely worth taking the drone with me on the bike just to get a few shots like that - especially around the North Coast of Ireland!

@TheOpenboater 5 ай бұрын

Excellent video. Thanks for sharing. And well done for completing it.

@connormcc 5 ай бұрын

thanks! yea it was definitely a punchy route, tough enough even without a sore mouth!

@thecycle2worker152 5 ай бұрын

That looked tough enough but good fun.

@connormcc 5 ай бұрын

yea it was definitely tough going in places, but was a lot of fun!

@natashatheresa 5 ай бұрын

I don't cycle but i really enjoyed this video! Thanks for sharing all this beautiful scenery with us!!

@connormcc 5 ай бұрын

Thanks! Maybe someday you will take up cycling, or visit Ireland, or both 😁

@natashatheresa 5 ай бұрын

for sure i do want to visit Ireland. as for biking, i have been intrigued in the past but my wallet was like nah not yet girl LOLLLL@@connormcc

@connormcc 5 ай бұрын

Yea, I’ve probably invested too much time and money in cycling 😂

@darrengarvie8832 5 ай бұрын

I completed the Fermanagh big dog gravel grinder in 7 hours on a 2014 MTB to be honest wish I had a gravel bike as the MTB was way too heavy. My profile pic on here was taken then 😁

@connormcc 5 ай бұрын

Yea I wouldn't have fancied Lakeland or Five Forests on an MTB because of the weight.... that's a grind for sure... fair play!