CALEDON TRAILWAY - winter ride
7:00
Thornton Cookstown Rail Trail
9:42
Eager Beaver Gravel Race - 2023
10:04
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@GrumpyRides
@GrumpyRides 18 сағат бұрын
Its a crappy chain oiler that doesnt work. The chain brush works really well in motorbike chains but a bit large for cycles
@cardiaccyclist7477
@cardiaccyclist7477 12 сағат бұрын
Yeah, I had no idea about the chain cleaner until another viewer mentioned that it was designed for motorbikes. The description of it on Temu is misleading as it also says it is for bicycles!! it certainly doesn't work very well on bicycle chains.
@Astronomater
@Astronomater 23 сағат бұрын
I had a temu ad at the beginning of the video.
@cardiaccyclist7477
@cardiaccyclist7477 12 сағат бұрын
Oh no!!!! I promise, that was nothing to do with me!
@LehTan-j1m
@LehTan-j1m Күн бұрын
If you pay peanuts you will get monkey 🐒 😂
@carold.7907
@carold.7907 Күн бұрын
Thank you for this video...never did this trail before and plan to this Saturday. Just got back from cycling all the trails in the Montreal area for 5 days. Was so humid. I look forward to seeing Cambridge/Galt to Paris/Brantford and into Hamilton. If i still have enough energy once i get into Hamilton i may go on to Burlington then get back on the bus to take me home. These You Tube videos really inspire
@cardiaccyclist7477
@cardiaccyclist7477 Күн бұрын
Thank you. Enjoy the ride.
@paulahavens2764
@paulahavens2764 Күн бұрын
I did enjoy the trail have not tried this one was wondering if there are places to camp anywhere along this trail?thank you.
@cardiaccyclist7477
@cardiaccyclist7477 Күн бұрын
I personally don't know of any. I am wondering if @teeterboy3 knows of any.
@chrisconnors7418
@chrisconnors7418 2 күн бұрын
I've seen the Temu ads. Until now, I had no idea what it was. And now that I know, I'm still not going to use it.
@cardiaccyclist7477
@cardiaccyclist7477 2 күн бұрын
HAHA, so you don't think they will be inviting me onto their advertising staff then?!!
@BrianthatiscalledBrian
@BrianthatiscalledBrian 2 күн бұрын
Nice,. Thanks for taking the financial hit for us. 👍🙂🚴‍♀️
@cardiaccyclist7477
@cardiaccyclist7477 2 күн бұрын
You are welcome. Thankfully it was a very small hit.
@evelioguaperas
@evelioguaperas 2 күн бұрын
The solar light that destroys your eardrums at random intervals was hilarious, thanks for subjecting yourself to that. Cheers!
@cardiaccyclist7477
@cardiaccyclist7477 2 күн бұрын
Haha, you are welcome. It has to be the most obnoxious solar light ever!!
@ricksmith2127
@ricksmith2127 2 күн бұрын
You bought a motorcycle chain clean tool.
@cardiaccyclist7477
@cardiaccyclist7477 2 күн бұрын
That would explain a lot!!! However, this is the description on Temu: Bike Chain Cleaner Brush Set, ABS Material, Universal Applicable, 3-Sided Chain Cleaning Tool for Bicycle and Motorcycle. But it definitely does not work as a brush for a bicycle chain.
@Brackers64
@Brackers64 2 күн бұрын
Nice video Andrew, they do say you get what you pay for!! Cheers Bob...
@cardiaccyclist7477
@cardiaccyclist7477 2 күн бұрын
Very true Bob, very true.
@robiam506
@robiam506 2 күн бұрын
I love the G2G! You just missed my fave part where you wade across the Maitland River. Also, that shirt is awesome!
@cardiaccyclist7477
@cardiaccyclist7477 2 күн бұрын
Thank you!!
@anitarosbrook8401
@anitarosbrook8401 2 күн бұрын
How about coming to stay for a month or so to test out my cleaning materials and gadgets…thoroughly?❤
@cardiaccyclist7477
@cardiaccyclist7477 2 күн бұрын
That would be perfect!!❤
@jeffturner8927
@jeffturner8927 3 күн бұрын
I’ve got a couple of flashing rear and front lights (cob I think) which I got from a chain store here in South Australia (called Big W). USB rechargeable and good battery life. Only 20 or 30 AUD for the pair. They do sell a front light which is good as a torch but I prefer something with a bit more lumens, not that I do a lot of night riding. I’m not really keen on buying, sight unseen, but I have done it. I did buy a whole kit of GoPro compatible accessories for a pretty cheap price. Some quite reasonable accessories. It’s a lucky dip sometimes. 😊
@cardiaccyclist7477
@cardiaccyclist7477 2 күн бұрын
It certainly is!!
@BrianthatiscalledBrian
@BrianthatiscalledBrian 3 күн бұрын
Thanks for this. I just ordered one from Temu. Every time I selected one on Aliexpress, it told me it didn't ship to my location. Which is weird, since I don't live too far from you. Thanks for the review.👍🙂🚴‍♀️
@cardiaccyclist7477
@cardiaccyclist7477 3 күн бұрын
That is really odd. I hope it works out for you.
@Astronomater
@Astronomater 3 күн бұрын
I used the ryet carbon for a year before selling it with the bike. Michigan roads were often too rocky and bumpy to enjoy this saddle, but my butt enjoyed it when I bikepacked across arkansas. They have very smooth road surfaces there. I am going to spring for a Brooks soon on my current touring bike.
@shaung1719
@shaung1719 5 күн бұрын
imho these saddles are rubbish, one pattern - no variation leading to pressure points and sagging, The entire purpose of the concept was for pressure relief and firmness where its is needed.
@cardiaccyclist7477
@cardiaccyclist7477 5 күн бұрын
These are excellent points made by somebody who clearly has a lot of expertise on the subject. This is why I don't understand why, after rides of up to 6 hours in length over rough gravel trails, I feel no pain, discomfort, pressure points or sagging and believe this to be the most comfortable saddle I have used. IMHO
@ryanfox2488
@ryanfox2488 6 күн бұрын
This is one of my favorite routes to ride.
@cardiaccyclist7477
@cardiaccyclist7477 6 күн бұрын
It is such a great route Ryan.
@jakobthiesen
@jakobthiesen 8 күн бұрын
Just rode this one and the section around Erin is closed, had to do some detours
@cardiaccyclist7477
@cardiaccyclist7477 8 күн бұрын
Really, Thank you for that update
@jakobthiesen
@jakobthiesen 8 күн бұрын
Great video. This trail has been on my list of must - rides.
@cardiaccyclist7477
@cardiaccyclist7477 8 күн бұрын
That is good to hear. You will really enjoy it.
@heatherd212
@heatherd212 8 күн бұрын
🇨🇦 it’s a great trail. One of my favourites. I see an accident happening with that post smack dab in the middle of the exit of the tunnel when the sun is bright in your eyes 🫣
@cardiaccyclist7477
@cardiaccyclist7477 8 күн бұрын
I must admit, I had exactly the same thought.
@GordNickerson
@GordNickerson 8 күн бұрын
I cycle long distance in a good pair of running shoes (touring not racing). Thin breathable ones for summer, and more solid ones for cooler weather. I have shoe covers for rainy days. Rather than look to the shoe to gain performance, i invested in kona wah wah 2 aluminium pedals. The full size provides a lot of leverage, and the pins give excellent grip. Would never go back to clack clack shoes again.
@cardiaccyclist7477
@cardiaccyclist7477 8 күн бұрын
It sounds like you have found the solution.
@GordNickerson
@GordNickerson 8 күн бұрын
I agree with your comments on riding solo. I like meeting up with people at stops but riding by yourself is a mental vacation, plus you get to stop when/where you want, go at your own pace, and explore off route if something looks interesting. Solitary cycling is what i prefer for those reasons.
@cardiaccyclist7477
@cardiaccyclist7477 8 күн бұрын
A mental vacation is such a fantastic way to put it.
@colingryms3373
@colingryms3373 9 күн бұрын
I found your channel a couple of days ago... I'm really enjoying your videos. I've derailed from the trail leaving Barrie and headed towards Orillia due to lack of adequate signage (or just chatting too much). BTW old guys like us deserve motel rooms. Keep the great videos coming.
@cardiaccyclist7477
@cardiaccyclist7477 9 күн бұрын
Thank you very much.
@matthewbirks
@matthewbirks 10 күн бұрын
Nice to see another Brit riding the G2G trial. I ride (mostly solo) segments of it pretty frequently and enjoy it immensely for all the reason you mentioned.
@cardiaccyclist7477
@cardiaccyclist7477 10 күн бұрын
Its definitely an easy trail to like!!
@Seppster58
@Seppster58 10 күн бұрын
What a great ride. Love the drone shots. Wondering what brand and model that is.
@cardiaccyclist7477
@cardiaccyclist7477 10 күн бұрын
It is a DJI Mavic Mini. I think it is the most basic DJI available, but I love it.
@Seppster58
@Seppster58 10 күн бұрын
@@cardiaccyclist7477 Awesome thanks. I have been contemplating on maybe getting one in the future. Glad I ran across your channel as I do many Rail Trails in Ontario, and you covered a lot I have done. And lastly, I started biking more after my pacemaker was put in and I have being doing great ever since. Thanks for sharing your stories and adventures. I am a big fan now
@cardiaccyclist7477
@cardiaccyclist7477 10 күн бұрын
@@Seppster58 Wow, that is so greatly appreciated. I am glad that your health is thriving and that you are enjoying the trails.
@EMTBAFV
@EMTBAFV 10 күн бұрын
I'm a 3D printer and designer and a biker myself. It wouldn't be hard or cost any more to add an outer skin to these, but we have to remember that the more expensive 3D printed saddles are printed using a Nylon Resin, whereas these cheaper ones are printed on a filament printer with TPU filament plastic honeycomb. But it's definitely always worth testing these prints! I know for a fact it would cost more than 34p to print it! The price they charge is to pay for the maintenance of these Carbon model printers that are used in the dental industry more than anything! I am about to Order this saddle to test for myself as got abit of a sore with my new mimic power yesterday
@cardiaccyclist7477
@cardiaccyclist7477 10 күн бұрын
Thank you for some fantastic information and insider knowledge. Good luck with your new saddle.
@jeffturner8927
@jeffturner8927 10 күн бұрын
That looked like a great place to ride. At one time 2 of my sons used to race/ride as well. We'd enjoy a Sunday morning ride with no expectations but just to get some kilometres in our legs. I was pretty fit then so there was no problem with the pace. Fast forward 15 years, the sons are not conveniently close to me and most of my riding is alone. With cardiac issues and a tendency to get some tachycardia I prefer my own pace. Sometimes and ideal riding partner is hard to find.
@cardiaccyclist7477
@cardiaccyclist7477 10 күн бұрын
I am glad you have created a riding situation where you can take care and be mindful of your cardiac issues.
@thomasblak5315
@thomasblak5315 10 күн бұрын
Solo rider here for all the reasons you mentioned. In my dream scenario, I would socialize with people before a ride and after the ride. but the ride should be solo. Hasn't happened yet but I am hopeful.
@cardiaccyclist7477
@cardiaccyclist7477 10 күн бұрын
A good balance is key Thomas!!
@Brackers64
@Brackers64 10 күн бұрын
I am the same, I much prefer a solo ride as pace and breaks are on me. I have done many small group, rides and enjoyed the company and experience but solo for me needs to be the majority. On a separate note, how is the insta working out? I bought one and my laptop crashes when I try to edit a larger file. Very frustrating!! Cheers Bob...
@cardiaccyclist7477
@cardiaccyclist7477 10 күн бұрын
The insta is great. I open my clips on the app and edit on my phone. It works fine for the limited type of shots I use, but I don't think it would work so well if I wanted to continually change the perspective of the camera.
@Brackers64
@Brackers64 9 күн бұрын
@@cardiaccyclist7477 Thanks for that, I'll give that a shot! Cheers Bob...
@cardiaccyclist7477
@cardiaccyclist7477 9 күн бұрын
@@Brackers64 Fantastic. You will enjoy it Bob.
@reinhartbigl367
@reinhartbigl367 10 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing your ride on the G2G…will need to get out there sometime soon!
@cardiaccyclist7477
@cardiaccyclist7477 10 күн бұрын
I hope you do, it's a great trail.
@marleyorange
@marleyorange 10 күн бұрын
Am with you, love the quiet- birds
@cardiaccyclist7477
@cardiaccyclist7477 10 күн бұрын
It is the perfect way to wash the bustle of the city away!!
@rickzalewski2728
@rickzalewski2728 10 күн бұрын
You take your meetups seriously, getting all dressed up for the occasion. Love the dress shirt. Cheers!!!
@cardiaccyclist7477
@cardiaccyclist7477 10 күн бұрын
HAHA! Absolutely. You have to make an effort 🤣
@stephensaines7100
@stephensaines7100 10 күн бұрын
The lush growth along that stretch of the G2G is a huge plus, but the trail being an almost straight line for such a distance is a disincentive for me. You certainly enjoyed that, and it was a joy to watch.
@cardiaccyclist7477
@cardiaccyclist7477 10 күн бұрын
Thank you.
@g.r.2985
@g.r.2985 10 күн бұрын
Another great ride, thanks for taking us along.
@cardiaccyclist7477
@cardiaccyclist7477 10 күн бұрын
Thank you very much and you are welcome.
@teeterboy3
@teeterboy3 10 күн бұрын
Was a wonderful ride with you. And that stretch of trail (all bias aside) is my favourite.
@cardiaccyclist7477
@cardiaccyclist7477 10 күн бұрын
It is a beautiful stretch of trail. What a great ride.
@teeterboy3
@teeterboy3 11 күн бұрын
I, like you, had no idea about that. Thanks for the video.
@cardiaccyclist7477
@cardiaccyclist7477 11 күн бұрын
It's like me learning about apples on the trail for the first time. I am surprised I had not worked that out either!!
@UrbanoFloripa
@UrbanoFloripa 12 күн бұрын
Have you noticed any wear on your bretelle due to the 3D printing format?
@cardiaccyclist7477
@cardiaccyclist7477 12 күн бұрын
I am not sure what bretelle is, but using google translate, the best guess I have is that you are referring to bib shorts. There has been no noticeable wear on my bib shorts.
@rafaelfarias710
@rafaelfarias710 13 күн бұрын
What is your sit bone width?
@cardiaccyclist7477
@cardiaccyclist7477 13 күн бұрын
My sit bone width is 129mm
@parkinson1963
@parkinson1963 13 күн бұрын
Hey I helped build the Guelph to Goderich rail trail. We managed to get the trestle bridge preserved.
@cardiaccyclist7477
@cardiaccyclist7477 13 күн бұрын
Wow that is fantastic. Are you referring to Balls Bridge (BTW I was on the G2G today).
@colingryms3373
@colingryms3373 13 күн бұрын
I ride the Georgian Trail quite often (since I live in the area), beautiful... yes... road noise... not so great (in sections).
@cardiaccyclist7477
@cardiaccyclist7477 13 күн бұрын
That's right, it does run right next to the road for large parts of it.
@TrishTeeter
@TrishTeeter 14 күн бұрын
I would suggest volunteering at the races! Great way to stay part of the community you love until you are ready to race again!
@cardiaccyclist7477
@cardiaccyclist7477 11 күн бұрын
Yes indeed. I shall be volunteering at the Eager Beaver Gravel Race in August. See you there.
@mikea479
@mikea479 14 күн бұрын
There seem to be many listings for the Ryet 3D printed saddle on Ali. Is there a specific vendor you recommend or link you can provide. Many listings seem to be incredibly inexpensive for a 3D printed saddle. Thank you.
@cardiaccyclist7477
@cardiaccyclist7477 14 күн бұрын
I believe that they would all be more or less identical and so then it comes to two things; price and who has a decent return policy. Price is an easy one to work out but as for returns, if you have a quick scroll through the comments, there is one where the commentor says what a great returns experience they had. Ask them, specifically which one they purchased.
@mikea479
@mikea479 14 күн бұрын
@@cardiaccyclist7477Very helpful and sincerely appreciated. Enjoy the journey and stay safe.
@henriwagner2068
@henriwagner2068 9 күн бұрын
There are a few different saddle designs from ryet and also a carbon and a plastic version (the Zeus he had is also available from Ryet, I got that for around 25€). Carbon is more expensive
@electricgecko8997
@electricgecko8997 15 күн бұрын
Sad that I haven’t cycled any of these. Must make s point to try. Really want to do the Brantford to Port Dover one.
@cardiaccyclist7477
@cardiaccyclist7477 15 күн бұрын
You should, that is a beautiful trail.
@jeffturner8927
@jeffturner8927 16 күн бұрын
When I went from friction type shifters on downtube to indexed gears many years ago I wondering about this. As if reading my mind, the guy at the bike shop explained it to me but he called it “feathering” which is quite descriptive.
@cardiaccyclist7477
@cardiaccyclist7477 16 күн бұрын
I agree, feathering is the perfect term for it.
@waturitz
@waturitz 16 күн бұрын
2 months ago, I watched a similar review of a 3d printed saddle on aliexpress by the yt channel "everything's been done" who praised that saddle model similarly as you did with this one. So I obviously ordered it, but the second i sat down on my bike it was incredibly hurtful. Upon closer inspection, I noticed the edge around the middle cutout was raised about 1mm on the saddle I recieved, and that edge was stone hard unlike the rest of the material and cut into my bones. So it seems at least some aliexpress sellers might have multiple production lines with massivly varying quality and just aren't as reliable as official brands. I have to say though the return worked perfeclty although I even scratched the saddle, which made this aliexpress experience way less frustrating.
@cardiaccyclist7477
@cardiaccyclist7477 16 күн бұрын
I am glad that the return worked out for you. I can totally believe that consistency across all products is not assured so it is just as well that they make it easy to return.
@TAScottElstone
@TAScottElstone 17 күн бұрын
As a fellow cardiac Cyclist, who has done the Oville to Shelbourne quite a few times, you turned around before the worst of that trail, the part directly connecting to Orangeville. Its awful right at town, and slowly improves as you go north, until finally you reach about the point where you turned around and its fine from there. I wont ride that trail out of Oville anymore on anything less than a Fat tire e-bike since my heart issue. Really, the 2km at town is two tire ruts with 1-3 inch rocks..
@rjstewart
@rjstewart 14 күн бұрын
The town has recently paved it from Blind Line to Veterans Way and from there Northbound it’s crushed gravel similar to Shelburne area until you get to the next line over (2nd Line). That’s where things go from ok to crap as seen at the start of this video. I was out for a run a few weeks ago and ran this section but turned around at the caution tape and went back to my car parked on Veterans Way.
@amritv6889
@amritv6889 19 күн бұрын
Is the battery of Garmin Edge 830 replaceable? If so, then from where should I buy the battery, what should be the specification of the replacement battery and how do I replace the existing battery ?
@cardiaccyclist7477
@cardiaccyclist7477 19 күн бұрын
It is the same process as it is for the 820. Watch this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g9Wpaa5lzZ2leYE.html
@Kinmountkid
@Kinmountkid 23 күн бұрын
Hi Andrew. Thanks so much for your video. It's very well done! I'm in the Haliburton area and it was nice to see Haliburton Rail Trail mentioned. You did say you could see snowmobiles and that is incorrect. The snowmobile association has complete control of the trail from December thru March and no other traffic is allowed during that period. Also you failed to continue down to Kinmount where the Victoria County Rail Trail takes over and continues all the way south to Lindsay with a slight jog around the town of Fenelon Falls. An absolutely gorgeous trail that is almost all packed limestone. Give it a try! Kinmount to Fenelon Falls is 30 kilometers one way. Thanks again for all these suggestions.
@cardiaccyclist7477
@cardiaccyclist7477 23 күн бұрын
Great comment, you really brought a smile to my face and gave me a good chuckle. I did not say I could see snow mobiles. I said it is a multi use trail with pedestrians and cyclists sharing it with ATV's and Snow mobiles.... all of them are allowed to use it, although not necessarily at the same time of year. On this occasion, I stopped exactly where I intended to. I have also enjoyed the Victoria trail around Fenelon Falls and north towards Kinmount as well as many many other trails. I have made films of all of my favourites.
@nbzness
@nbzness 26 күн бұрын
Is there places on the way to thornberry . Like swimming and beaches? Would love to go there and for a dip as well!
@cardiaccyclist7477
@cardiaccyclist7477 25 күн бұрын
Actually I am not sure. I was not really looking out for that. I am sure there must be places. Maybe local tourist information could help you.
@BuzzB613
@BuzzB613 26 күн бұрын
Try out Montreal to Ottawa