+1 for Deli Ecosse The route I did follows the WHW into Milngavie. Was Mugdock castle 🏰 a deliberate diversion?
@AllenBoardman8 күн бұрын
Yeah I think we were trying to be smart! It’s been a while 🤣
@grahamsmith358415 күн бұрын
Enjoyed your adventure. At aged 86 I can only enjoy your experience on my exercise bike.in Scotland at the moment and will follow your current journey. Graham Smith
@AllenBoardman8 күн бұрын
Hi Graham - thanks for watching. I’m pleased you could see yourself there whilst pedalling, thanks so much.
@honda010526 күн бұрын
Another quality video and thanks for sharing Alan. 👌 Your eyes took on that haunted look at Scarborough that only those of us who’ve ridden Audax type miles will understand! 🥱😴 As for your front brake, do you know a good bike mechanic? 😉😁 Keep ‘em coming mate and thanks again.
@AllenBoardman26 күн бұрын
Thanks so very much! Yeah - it was a tough cookie this one. Type two fun in places and type one too. I now have Hope brakes as I blame the guy who didn’t service the old brakes enough 😂😂 Thanks for watching. I’ve been having a bit of a break whilst I’ve been training for the HT550 for this year. 😀
@SF-zo7dh28 күн бұрын
You, Sir, are a natural storyteller... or a very well practised one. Either way, this is the only 30min+ indy video that's ever held my attention on KZfaq - immensely enjoyable and inspiring. I took notes throughout, and will now be taking a spare derailleur hanger with me!!! Congratulations on an awe inspiring ride and an equally awesome video. You guys rock!!!
@AllenBoardman28 күн бұрын
Hi there! Thank you so much for your incredibly kind feedback. It’s amazing to hear that you stuck around for the whole thing and that you enjoyed it as much as you did. Thank you for discovering this edit. 🤩
@samt.1369Ай бұрын
Hello, Awesome video! I will spend 2 weeks in Iceland at the end of July. I will hike the Laugavegur trail (4-5 days) and will also bring my gravel bike but I doubt I will about to do your route since some part already looks rough on a mtb. Do you think it's feasible and could you share your route map? Thanks
@AllenBoardmanАй бұрын
Hi! Thank to so very much for watching. I’m pleased you enjoyed it! Your trip sounds incredible! Your gravel bike will be faster on the smoother sections, but easier to push / carry when it’s too rough. If the gravel bike is the only bike you have, just take it as not every section is rideable anyway. I’m more than happy to share the route with you, send me a message on Instagram and I’ll send you a WeTransfer link :) Thanks again, Allen.
@belly_3177Ай бұрын
Found you from Barry's channel, you both have great adventures and always inspiring to watch 😁
@AllenBoardmanАй бұрын
Hi! I'm glad you enjoy both of our channels. Thank you for watching. :)
@StefanBikepackingАй бұрын
Thank you - absolutely brilliant. Will be in Scotland by bike in June.
@AllenBoardmanАй бұрын
Thanks for watching Stefan. Enjoy it when you go up!
@8888swattАй бұрын
Love the fact that you never stoppped smiling Allen.
@AllenBoardmanАй бұрын
Thanks for watching :)
@Declanscatwell2 ай бұрын
The tubs on there side are used for Rumevite blocks (sheep or deer licks)
@AllenBoardman2 ай бұрын
Amazing! Thank you. It was so confusing.
@andrewmcdowall86402 ай бұрын
Well done, you made the right decision 😊
@AllenBoardman2 ай бұрын
Thanks! There’s always next time isn’t there. :)
@andrewmcdowall86402 ай бұрын
@@AllenBoardman it's not like you haven't done some epic rides recently 😉
@AllenBoardman2 ай бұрын
@@andrewmcdowall8640 I know man. Just one of those things I guess.
@artkapustka37032 ай бұрын
Hi Allen. What Garmin version do you use? Great adventure 😊
@AllenBoardman2 ай бұрын
Hey! I’ve just changed and bought a Garmin 540 solar. Non touch screen. For now, it appears to work rather well. Only charged the battery from 40% to 80% on day 4. Pretty decent!
@jamesherd91322 ай бұрын
Thanks Allen another great video the jokes could be better but we forgive you .
@AllenBoardman2 ай бұрын
Haha, they're terrible, aren't they?! Thanks for watching.
@tonypaddler2 ай бұрын
I know it's a hard decision to make but if you're not feeling it then pushing on to finish just makes it more miserable. Great video all the same Allen! Cheers 🚲👍
@AllenBoardman2 ай бұрын
Thank you. Slowly making sense of it all. Thanks for watching!
@ashdowker43262 ай бұрын
good vlog
@AllenBoardman2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@DavidMackenzie2 ай бұрын
Enjoyed the video Alan but the speech was very muffled.
@AllenBoardman2 ай бұрын
Thank you! Yeah - the answer is a plug in mic or a Bluetooth mic. Just adds to the faff of a quick set up shot. I’ve got an idea though, so maybe the next one will be better. Fingers crossed. Still very much learning. Thanks for the feedback :)
@ericrobo777Ай бұрын
Yes, agreed. Couldn’t tell what you were saying
@ericrobo777Ай бұрын
Seemed to be a lot of road ! Or was it just the bits you filmed ? (I don’t do roads only when absolutely necessary BUT with all the wet in the ground…. Maybe
@AllenBoardmanАй бұрын
@@ericrobo777 yeah, there’s plenty of road for sure - but so many tracks too. I don’t really like road riding, but those roads are alright :)
@AllenBoardmanАй бұрын
@@ericrobo777 plenty of room for improvement :)
@aintnothingbutmamils2 ай бұрын
Great film. Me and Nick met you at Malham. It certainly was very tough going. Thanks to you and your mates for all the kind words and encouragement.
@AllenBoardman2 ай бұрын
Thank you! It was great to chat with you buddy, certainly was tough indeed.
@johnpagan23822 ай бұрын
Nice one Alan, this cheered me up this morning as i sit here nursing a broken wrist and itching to get out bikepacking, even having to miss WRT this year. Thanks for the inspiration and for creating another great video, hopefully another 4 or 5 weeks i can get back out 👍
@AllenBoardman2 ай бұрын
Oh no!! I’m so sorry to hear you have to miss the Welsh Ride Thing :( absolutely gutting. Thanks for watching though, hopefully these next 4 or 5 weeks will get you sorted. 🙂
@PEDALSnPROJECTS2 ай бұрын
You and keep smiling adventure did the dales 😊
@AllenBoardman2 ай бұрын
Yeah he got around it didn’t he. He done very well indeed!
@albert85b2 ай бұрын
I've watched four different Dales Divide videos now. I'm loving all the different perspectives. Those stone walls and narrow lanes are just dreamy.
@AllenBoardman2 ай бұрын
It’s funny how different they all are! I love the stone walls too. Thanks for watching.
@tonypaddler2 ай бұрын
A beautifully made video in a beautiful area, thanks very much for that Allen 🚲⛺👍
@AllenBoardman2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. I’m really happy you enjoyed it. ☺️
@tonypaddler2 ай бұрын
@@AllenBoardman I always enjoy your videos, even the penguin 'jokes' ... 🥺🤣👍
@AllenBoardman2 ай бұрын
@@tonypaddler haha just making sure people are watching 🫣 they’re bad ain’t they. Thanks again!!
@tonypaddler2 ай бұрын
@@AllenBoardman they're so bad they're good! Can't wait until December for your Christmas cracker jokes 😱😂 It's actually a great type of humour to put in a video, I enjoy it 😁👍
@AllenBoardman2 ай бұрын
@@tonypaddler now there’s a though!! I’ll be sure to remember that one. That would be ace!
@VeloPageyAdventures2 ай бұрын
Looks like a great adventure and all part of the fun.
@AllenBoardman2 ай бұрын
Thanks mate. Yeah it was certainly an adventure.
@iankstanley2 ай бұрын
Always smiling. Well done.
@AllenBoardman2 ай бұрын
Thanks buddy. :)
@Cliffhangeradventures2 ай бұрын
Cracking video my friend!, well done!
@AllenBoardman2 ай бұрын
Thanks so much ☺️ thank you for watching.
@WainwrightWalksWiaLocalLad2 ай бұрын
We've had nowt but rain since before Christmas! I live just a couple of miles from Arnside, so recognised all of the trails in your video. Sorry you had to scratch... but you made the best of a bad job...and a great video, thanks for sharing cheers Alistair 👍
@AllenBoardman2 ай бұрын
Thank you Alistair, I can't wait for the sun to come out! The rain just wont stop will it? I'll always try to make good of a bad situation, even though I'm struggling with my decision still. Thanks again.
@marktownend37822 ай бұрын
Always look forward 2 your video really enjoy them. Come across as a lovely bloke with zero ego......not always case in this sport. That's a hard ride, I certainly couldn't do it
@AllenBoardman2 ай бұрын
I'm so pleased you look forward and you liked this one too. I'm always happy to share failure as it's part of life, isn't it? Thank you so much.
@marktownend37822 ай бұрын
@@AllenBoardman yes I guess it is . Great attitude 2 have👍
@Ken-jp1gr2 ай бұрын
Did you get to Elaine's tea room in Feizor? You were close when you crossed the clapper bridge on the pennine bridleway. Its a favorite of mine when riding in the area.
@AllenBoardman2 ай бұрын
I did. We spent two hours contemplating what to do whilst it rained sideways outside! It’s lovely around there. I’ll certainly be back.
@silentrabbit2472 ай бұрын
Give the traditional rain gear a go Allen - a quality bike cape with hood - gaiters and waterproof foot ware or plastic bags / overshoes. The secret is to anchor down the cape by sitting on it, then pull up a bit so its not too tight on your back, the front has hand stirrups which anchor the front end ( extra flap right at the front goes over the handlebars and protects the hands ) I cycle all day in the rain with this setup - up here in "sunny" Scotland. Gives great rain protection and ventilation, haven't found a better way. All the best and thanks for sharing your trips.
@AllenBoardman2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the advice! All this tech gear is not quite up to it eh?! Thanks for watching :)
@JoeWilliams-fk2yf2 ай бұрын
Sorry it didn’t work out but I still enjoyed the video! Its a beautiful looking place to ride👊🏼
@AllenBoardman2 ай бұрын
That’s great to hear, thanks! Yorkshire is amazing, I do enjoy it there. Thanks for watching.
@marktownend37822 ай бұрын
@@AllenBoardmanBeautiful riding in Yorkshire. Try trails around Pateley Bridge you'd love it there
@robertleuty2 ай бұрын
Great adventure mate sorry to here u bailed maybe do it when the weather is better its all about being on the bike any way take it easy👍
@AllenBoardman2 ай бұрын
Thank buddy. Yeah maybe so. I think comparing to last year it felt like winter! Thanks for watching buddy!
@CycleXplorer2 ай бұрын
Great video! You made it a lot further than me, I got to about 1:30 in your video 😂 maybe another year it will be a tad drier
@AllenBoardman2 ай бұрын
thank you! Yeah it needs to be. The sun in the sky is deceiving isn’t it haha.