I only use cateye now. Have done for several years. I use the volt 1700 on the front and two viz 450 on the back.
@colinwellman94804 сағат бұрын
Strange, the RAC says it's the only circular motorway, I wonder what makes it different to the M25? Keep Smiling camped on his ride around the M25, not sure if he got any sleep with the traffic noise! I agree about finding roads you don't know but are quite local. I use CycleTravel to plan rides. If I can't think of a destination I use the 'suggest a ride' feature in the app. This has taken me down lanes and tracks I didn't know about, some less than a mile from home. It is always a surprise to me just how much green space there is around UK cities if you travel by bike. Thanks again for the video.
@GibboLP4 сағат бұрын
The M25 has a start and end point. Both the Dartford Bridge and the tunnel are actually the A282.
@onemorecyclist2 сағат бұрын
Thanks, Colin. Agree, there's often more green spaces in and around cities than you would guess, albeit some can be in a bit of a sorry state and/or feel a bit unsafe. Not heard of Cycle Travel before so will have to check it out. Komoot has a 'discover' feature but I've always found it a bit naff and not the kind of UX I'm looking for. Happy cycling!
@jonfarcher5 сағат бұрын
Another great video. The smug feeling of crossing a motorway jammed up will never get old.
@onemorecyclist2 сағат бұрын
Cheers, Jon. A bit of smug on the bike is nice every now and again! 😉
@francisday31876 сағат бұрын
Great ride! Enjoyed the video. 👍🇦🇺
@onemorecyclist2 сағат бұрын
Thanks and for following along, Francis! 🙂
@CyclingwithRuss7 сағат бұрын
Great video matey. Started in my childhood town. Got me thinking to maybe try this but via all the roads
@onemorecyclist2 сағат бұрын
Thanks, mate. It's beyond my capabilities but you're such a strong rider you could probably get round the Greater Manchester boundary on roads (which would be a stunning road ride I think)! Hopefully sorting out the road bike later on today! 🙂👍
@Biking3609 сағат бұрын
Leaving things to Komoot will always give you an adventure. A great video and undoubtedly Mission Accomplished.
@onemorecyclist3 сағат бұрын
Thanks, Jay. It was a fun ride. That Komoot bike touring setting is waaaay off though for anyone actually on a tourer with front and back panniers. I think we all learn that the hard way! 🙂
@seanoreilly677415 сағат бұрын
Great video it's good to have no cars around you just the sound of the bike.
@onemorecyclist3 сағат бұрын
Cheers, Sean. Completely agree. It's a bit of a cliché but I remember once standing in the Gobi dessert (long story) and the complete and utter silence was absolutely deafening. There will be many thousands of people in Manchester who hear that motorway 24/7 but who are probably so used to it now it doesn't register.
@alexmorgan343515 сағат бұрын
Errrr ........... isn't the M25 around greater London also a circular motorway with no start nor end?
@djpablo7313 сағат бұрын
yup
@GibboLP4 сағат бұрын
No it isn't. The Dartford Bridge and tunnel section is actually the A282, so the M25 has a start and end point.
@djpablo733 сағат бұрын
@@GibboLP well, you learn something every day ;)
@GibboLP3 сағат бұрын
@@djpablo73 Im like you, I thought the same but Google told me different. 😁👍
@onemorecyclist3 сағат бұрын
@@GibboLP same here until I was looking at this ride. It's got the makings of a great pub quiz question, hasn't it? 🙂
@graemebailey204615 сағат бұрын
That looks a great ride , especially as your local to me. Might have to give that a go myself
@onemorecyclist3 сағат бұрын
One of those 'something a bit different' rides it's fun to try now and again. Thanks for the comment and happy cycling!
@rogerbourne715915 сағат бұрын
Thanks for kindling memories. Great route, first did it in 1963 with a pal, car sleeping in my old VW Beetle! Deserted roads, fuel availability sparse, had tomato soup from my kettle on Durness beach in brilliant sunshine at 3am, was mid June! Roger in Spain 77
@onemorecyclist3 сағат бұрын
Wow, what a trip to take in the 60s Roger. Durness is quite the spot for some late night/pre dawn tomato soup! Thanks for the comment.🙂
@NeilLavitt15 сағат бұрын
Another great idea. Next time I come back to the UK I might try this route. Do you have a GPX of the route by any chance?
@onemorecyclist3 сағат бұрын
Hi Neil. With a load more planning than I did I think you could make a very rider-friendly 'tour of Manchester' out of the route, with detours to places of interest, great cafe stops etc. My Strava hiccupped a bit at the start but the 'motorway loop' I took is in tact I think (link in my profile here on YT). It's a bit of a left-field ride and hand on heart there's better/more scenic cycling in the area but if you ever try it let me know how you got on - even if to say 'god, that was awful!' 😉
@NeilLavitt2 сағат бұрын
@@onemorecyclist thanks so much 😊
@kevindean9613Күн бұрын
Something I discovered while doing The Cantii way ,Is if you want to edit your route while on a route ,you can via mobile data on the app but you must turn off syncing permissions with what ever app you use Komoot etc ,the after you've changed your route ,rename it & re sync .If you don't it will update on the app but not the device .
@onemorecyclist18 сағат бұрын
Cheers, Kevin that's good to know!
@rainbowhikerКүн бұрын
How long is the seatpost? And it's size? 28.6, 31.8 whatever? We've all got bike shops we're not crazy about.
@onemorecyclistКүн бұрын
So these measurements wouldn't hold up in court :) ... but there's about 22 inches of post - and you can get about 18 inches outside the frame according to the 'don't extend beyond' safety notch on the post. It's a SuperOversize, 6061-AL apparently - looks about 33 mm on my measure, some websites claim 33.9 or 34mm. Happy cycling!
@rainbowhikerКүн бұрын
@onemorecyclist Hey, thank you. I was curious as I've ordered a 500mm post in 28.6 for mine. It may be too short as I'm 6'3" with long legs. I won't know till the ordered bike arrives. It's the cheapest folder on Amazon @ $115 u.S.. There's another one at $50, 600mm long in 27.2, if that doesn't work. I'll insert a shim to make it fit. You're tall so I thought you may have had a similar problem. Thanks again partner.
@onemorecyclist18 сағат бұрын
@@rainbowhiker no worries, and enjoy the new wheels! 🙂
@colinwellman9480Күн бұрын
You mentioned using or losing your local bike shop which is spot on but when the local bike shop becomes a bike boutique as my one did you end up doing everything yourself. I ride an old, but expensive in the day, bike and they just stopped being interested in fixing basic things like brakes and shifting problems. I'm lucky as I worked as a mechanical engineer so bikes are (were) simple machines and it's basic stuff. Having said this it did mean quite an expense buying special tools. With electronic shifting becoming more affordable I'm out of my depth. it seems you need a laptop rather than a spanner to adjust them so I'll stick with cables. Did you find out if the cyclist recovered OK? Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
@onemorecyclistКүн бұрын
Completely agree, Colin re the expense of buying tools; not to be underestimated and you're running a false economy for a while I think when you start doing your own maintenance. Cheaper in the long run of course. Shame about your LBS but it's the general direction of travel, isn't it? I was just in south Manchester yesterday and cycled past what was my LBS for years - gone now and such a shame as they were the kind of shop you could just roll up to in an emergency (no matter how low-budget a bike you were riding), made you a brew while they got you back on the road etc. I kept an eye out for news of that cyclist on local/emergency services media and never saw anything, so I'm really hoping no news was good news. Thanks for the comment. 🙂
@colinwellman9480Күн бұрын
@@onemorecyclist Sadly very common but with high rent and rates they need to make enough just to cover overheads, still miss the old style shop who'd sell you a spoke or a new bike.
@colinwellman9480Күн бұрын
That sounds like a fair assessment, all the more because you've stumped up your own cash to buy it. I rode a folder years ago and found the narrowness of the handlebars made it feel very twitchy. I think they have a place for mixing public transport with a bike use and for those unlucky to have nowhere to store a bike. The Brompton has a huge following and I watch a couple of You tubers who camp and tour for long distances so as people say 'you can tour on any type of bike'. Thanks for the video, they're always interesting
@onemorecyclistКүн бұрын
Thanks, Colin. That twitchy handling is the main thing to get used to and it definitely takes a minute when you jump from a 'regular bike'. Once that's dialled in though I'm really surprised how well it handles and feels to ride. Definitely integrated journeys is where it really shines. I really enjoy watching Susanna Thornton's Brompton Bikepacking videos (if that's one you haven't come across?). Happy cycling!
@colinwellman9480Күн бұрын
@@onemorecyclist Yes, I've watched all of Susanna's trips with her Brompton. What a brave lovely person.
@Biking3603 күн бұрын
Nice review. I would love to know how it performs in intense light. Was your old Wahoo easy to see on very sunny days when navigating? Obviously a hugely important feature for me here in Thailand. Take care and safe cycling. Jay
@onemorecyclist3 күн бұрын
I can't recall ever struggling to see the display, Jay, so I'd say it copes well with the brightest days the UK has to offer. I will sometimes remove my (cheap, dark) sunglasses to check the map turnings now I think about it. Thailand sun is probably on another level though - non-scientific but you know what I mean :) It definitely doesn't have the reflective glare my phone has on sunny days, which usually has me dialling up the screen brightness to max just to be able to see anything. What do you use at the moment, phone?
@nbartlett65383 күн бұрын
The problem I have with both Garmin and Wahoo is that the screens are tiny and I'm 48 years old with typical long-sightedness for my age. I tried to use a Garmin Edge 530 for a while but I couldn't read the navigation so I kept making wrong turns. I'm now back to using my phone and have given the Edge to my son 🥺
@onemorecyclist3 күн бұрын
With the quality of phone mounts these days that's a really decent option for nav and tracking rides. I'm shortsighted and wear contacts but the unit is fortunately just the right distance away to see fine. A tiny bit closer or further away and I'd be struggling i think. Thanks for the comment and happy cycling!
@rhysstatham74074 күн бұрын
I’m new to Wahoo are these computers subscription free.
@onemorecyclist4 күн бұрын
There's no cost/subscription with the GPS unit or Elemnt app. I mentioned Strava and Komoot in the video. This just happens to be what I use and there's all sorts of alternatives if you go looking, but for ref I use a free Strava account (linking to Strava segments though would require a Strava subscription) and I bought the world maps from Komoot a few years ago, which was a one off payment (£29.99 if I remember right). Thanks for the comment and happy cycling!
@rhysstatham74074 күн бұрын
@@onemorecyclist thanks for update
@Bathi6664 күн бұрын
Nice review mate!
@onemorecyclist4 күн бұрын
Thank you! 🙂
@andrew3001694 күн бұрын
Got a bolt v2 recently having used a phone and back up battery for 18 months. Out of the box I was a little concerned it seemed tiny in comparison to the phone, but in use the information is easily read and flicked between, I particularly like the climb mode that pops up, also when the heart rate starts going up it changes colour so you can call A&E quickly 😊. A noticeable difference is that sun glare isn’t an issue and it’s easier to flick between tunes if you listen to music. Overall It’s intuitive to use so doesn’t need a lot of instruction reading and I am pleased with my purchase. Trying to think of a negative, but the more I use it the less negatives I find. Already Looking to get a radar to link as I am sick of looking behind myself constantly.
@onemorecyclist4 күн бұрын
Thanks for the comment, Andrew. My eyesight isn't great these days (very comical watching me try and read ingredients labels on stuff!) but like you I find the V2 screen pretty comfortable to read, even though it's small. They've somehow manged to make the screen not very bright but still very readable, which I like (although not great for filming!). Happy cycling!
@mattjohn77004 күн бұрын
Never had a cycling computer 🖥 always carried the AA book Never let me down. Great video.
@onemorecyclist4 күн бұрын
100% reliability there, Matt! I think the GPS units can make life easier but definitely not necessary. When I spent time in the 90s working as a motorcycle courier all over the UK it was AA maps and A-Z for London all the way. There was also that revolutionary concept of ... asking people for directions! 🙂
@mattjohn77004 күн бұрын
@onemorecyclist last year I was pondering on a explore two they say the mapping is brilliant.
@andrew3001694 күн бұрын
@@mattjohn7700 I remember my early rep days with a growing boot full of A-Z, you could tell the reps experience with how many regions he had 🤣🤣
@paulcross39424 күн бұрын
I’ve had the bolt v2 for 18months now. Cannot fault it, never let me down.
@onemorecyclist4 күн бұрын
Firmly in the 'stuff that just works' category I think. Thanks for the comment, Paul. 🙂
@donttouchthisatall4 күн бұрын
When I was deciding what GPS/bikecomputer headunit to get, the deciding factor to me was that for the Garmin 530 you didn't need to create an account on their website for it to use it. And back when it was either the wahoo or a Garmin, the decision for me was the Garmin. :)
@onemorecyclist4 күн бұрын
Interesting. It's been so long since I set my Garmin and Wahoo accounts up I can't remember what the sign up process involved. I think price swung it for me back in 2018 when I got the Bolt V1. 🙂
@Trekon24 күн бұрын
Great review , who manufactures the Wahoo ? Thanks for sharing Martin 👏 👋
@onemorecyclist4 күн бұрын
Cheers, Phillip. I believe the company is called Wahoo Fitness. US based although the units are made in Taiwan.
@raymondwheatley56184 күн бұрын
What sleeping bag are you using you mentioned superlite cheers
@onemorecyclist4 күн бұрын
I took my Alpkit Pipedream 200 on this one. 🙂
@mikediskin30904 күн бұрын
It wasnt low blood sugar. Your years if experience were kicking in, and telling you, ahead lies doom 😢
@mikediskin30904 күн бұрын
We are a party of four experienced, fit cyclists. We came, saw, bailed. Beautiful scenery. But for a normal rider, bloody impossible. Even if you were to finish it. You'd be hard put to say you actually enjoyed it!
@onemorecyclist4 күн бұрын
Sorry to hear you bailed (like me, you might not be regretting it though!), especially as a lot of prep goes into getting a group sorted for these trips! It'll make the next (successful) ride all the more enjoyable though! 🙂
@GK1976A4 күн бұрын
I’m currently in a heated ‘discussion’ with Matt Page on his KZfaq channel regarding this route. He’s absolutely adamant that the TCW is not a technical bike route, nor is it something that can’t be completed by anyone with average fitness levels. I beg to differ. It’s hard, gruelling, and relentless for 90% of the time. I honestly struggle to think of sections I actually enjoyed, it’s that bad. Don’t believe any of these guides that show happy, smiley, untouched by mud or sheep shit individuals. It’s the stuff of nightmares if you time it wrong or get bad weather. The best thing to do and also what we did is to have backup routes planned to get to the same destination. Routes that follow nice quiet back roads instead of through muddy fields or gorse bushes etc.
@onemorecyclist4 күн бұрын
Appreciate the comment GK and whilst my younger self might have tut-tutted a little at bailing, it was the right choice for me on that ride (I still think). I completely agree with your note to have back up route ideas if you're determined to get to a destination but the going seems unreasonably tough or severely lacking in enjoyment (or just has too much sheep shit for one person to cope with, I seem to remember :))! I've done a few rides over the years of routes I watched on KZfaq beforehand and they never quite show the reality of what you'll experience - some are reasonably close, some are way off! Happy cycling!🙂
@clippingin15935 күн бұрын
Cracking little loop with a proper decompression aspect. Makes sense to go lightweight & rough it (within reason) for overnighters, had some great climbing bivis along those lines. Nowt wrong wi' pot noodles, lad.
@onemorecyclist4 күн бұрын
I think there's a case to make for that being the nicest section of the whole Pennine Bridleway! Just as wine tastes better in a fancy restaurant, it would appear Pot Noodles go rather well with nice Dales views! 🙂
@clippingin15934 күн бұрын
@@onemorecyclist In the early days of my backpacking adventures (mid-80s) you could buy 'Pot Rice' & 'Pot Sweet', which had a passable apple crumble variety. They were available in supermarkets for a fraction of the price of Raven freeze-dried rations. Ideal for overnighters - especially for cash-strapped young 'uns.
@frankducett96 күн бұрын
People can view your video more than once. It's like saying "let's go back to those hills." Or "I'd like to go see the Pennines today." I ride my bike 7 days a week, sold my car afyer my wonderful wife of 42 years passed, and if I ain't riding.... ain't nobody driving. And if I do get slammed with an Arctic Blizzard, I simply go with Martin to the Yorkshire Dales for coffee, pudding, and a scenic 30 miles.
@thatrandomcyclist6 күн бұрын
Thanks for the review! Love the honest feedback and footage of folding/unfolding. Would this be able to take a child seat at the rear? Been trying to find someone who did it.
@onemorecyclist6 күн бұрын
Thanks, TRC. I think the small wheels would probably prevent you being able to get a child seat on the back with enough room for the little one to actually occupy it. There might be a solution out there though, you never know. My two are teenagers now, so not something I was looking out for 🙂. Thanks for the comment and happy cycling!
@michaelgustav30356 күн бұрын
Cheers mate 👍😊👏, Very good informative and instructions video... I have just purchased my first Wahoo Roam V2 and Kamoot 🌎 maps.. so really looking forward to plan some routes 😊👍🌞. Stay safe and have a good one, cheers from Denmark 😊👍👋🚴♂️..
@onemorecyclist6 күн бұрын
Thanks for the comment, Michael. Enjoy getting out on those new routes and happy cycling!
@brianridley110211 күн бұрын
Fantastic video as ever, keep up the good work! Have you decided to drop using a helmet totally? Must admit on a solo trip in the wilderness it's a must for me, bashed my head to many times not to 😂!
@onemorecyclist10 күн бұрын
Thanks, Brian. It was a really short one but very enjoyable all the same. The lid went on not long after setting off in the morning, so not totally dropped. It's a subjective choice, obviously (while the law still allows) but if I'm ever not 100% sure I'm way inside the limits of my own bike handling skills and comfort with conditions, the helmet goes on. Hope you've been getting out and enjoying some of the more settled weather! 🙂
@brianridley110210 күн бұрын
@@onemorecyclist definitely personal choice I'm still glad to say. My worst head injury was forgetting to unclip and my head smashed into a kerb...ouch it hurt even with a helmet 😂
@brianridley110210 күн бұрын
Btw I meant to say, just watching a Welsh chap do the GDMBR in America. His sleeping mat did exactly the same as yours... common problem
@onemorecyclist10 күн бұрын
@@brianridley1102 ouch indeed. I'm still waiting for my first clipless mishap. I know it's coming ... but when! 🙂
@onemorecyclist10 күн бұрын
Thermarest are being quite good about it (so far). I have to post the failed one back to them and we'll see what happens. Does seem pretty common and it's a shame as they are otherwise extremely comfortable and warm mats to use.
@benleatherland702011 күн бұрын
Fantastic video, really well put together. Beautiful scenery. Very well done 👍
@onemorecyclist10 күн бұрын
Thanks, Ben. Appreciate you checking it out and leaving a comment! Happy cycling!
Wonderful. The opening song “Free” goes so well with the video and encapsulates why we do what we do. Well done Martin
@onemorecyclist11 күн бұрын
Thanks, Hugh. It's risky putting music on videos as it's so subjective - and I freely admit to giving up on videos sometimes because I can't bear the music on them - but I enjoy messing about with the editing process and it's nice to know a few people enjoy the tracks and that they can compliment the clips etc. Thanks for the comment and happy cycling!
@colinwellman948011 күн бұрын
Cracking ride and beautiful surroundings, thank you for taking the time to film and edit the video, I know it takes time. I live about 17 miles from the coast and can cycle 80% of the way there using tracks. I see more people riding bikes these days and whereas we never saw another cyclist we do now thanks to the explosion of people riding off-road ebikes. I'm not complaining really, I don't own the tracks and why shouldn't they get the same enjoyment as I do. You don't have to go miles to have a terrific ride as you've shown but I like solitude away from people. Looking forward to your further adventures.
@onemorecyclist11 күн бұрын
Thanks, Colin. Appreciate you following along and taking the time to leave a comment. Yes, so many people out now on ebikes (road and MTB). It's great to see but like you I really enjoy the solitude you can experience on a bike too.
@FoobsTon12 күн бұрын
Any chance of a link to the route?
@onemorecyclist11 күн бұрын
Hope this works for you - www.komoot.com/tour/1587289333?share_token=alCohQVw65GvJ2CCWMsedeUHuz6IDtHZ13cS2hVr852jBM7ajl&ref=wtd 🙂
@FoobsTon11 күн бұрын
@@onemorecyclist Great stuff. And many thanks for taking the time to document your trips. I know the filming can probably be a pain.
@hoser770612 күн бұрын
Is it not illegal or at least blasphemous in the UK to own any folding bike that is not a Brompton? 😂😂. The Terns here (🇨🇦) are half to 2/3 cheaper than Bromptons. I do like my B7 but find Bromptons smoother. Seems to be a crankarm length or chainrings size fir me. However Terns are well made, ride well, and are fun, all with regular, shop accessible parts.
@kennyness888112 күн бұрын
I thoroughly enjoyed that. Thanks for posting. Kenny, Arkansas USA
@onemorecyclist11 күн бұрын
Thanks, Kenny. Appreciate you checking out the video from across the pond. Happy cycling over there!
@sheetalshah232712 күн бұрын
Just catching up with your adventures fella, blimey you’ve been busy. Great video and as always fantastic scenery. Not so sure about the Pot Noodle though 😉
@onemorecyclist11 күн бұрын
Cheers, Sheetal. Making hay while the sun shines (sort of!). Thanks as always for watching. I bought a weird folded pizza slice thing too but it stayed in the bag the whole way round ... pot noodle was the limit! 🙂
@mattjohn770012 күн бұрын
Very cheerful video as always.
@onemorecyclist11 күн бұрын
Thanks, Matt! I'm definitely at my least grumpy on a bicycle! 😉
@Trekon212 күн бұрын
Lovely video and great music Martin, I can certainly tell that you're enjoying your cycling and the beautiful Yorkshire dales, great camp thanks for sharing 👏👋
@onemorecyclist11 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. The Dales is quite the place to be out on a bike, or on foot for that matter. Thanks for watching and happy cycling.
@TheOC196812 күн бұрын
Stunning views, especially that sunset.
@onemorecyclist11 күн бұрын
It was quite fleeting but nice to catch! 🙂
@trek520rider212 күн бұрын
Sad to see The Crown is for sale.
@onemorecyclist12 күн бұрын
It is, although I always used to frequent the other one (slightly nearer the camp site!). The Pen-y-ghent cafe seems to have come back to life though. 🙂
@frankducett912 күн бұрын
I really enjoyed that opening music, I keep Shazam at the ready to identify a song, send it to myself and enjoy it again later. You seem to be able to put the perfect tunes at the right place. I think you missed the British Concorde at 2:45... clouds. Thanks for the great videos, your work is really worth it.
@onemorecyclist12 күн бұрын
Thanks, Frank. It was a great little trip out and enjoyed the camera faff en route. Hard to believe just how long ago it was since we had Concorde in the skies! Happy cycling!
@papalegba679612 күн бұрын
Had the weather for it recently, lovely.
@onemorecyclist12 күн бұрын
Thanks, yes the recent dry spell made for some great conditions under wheel.
@markwoods634213 күн бұрын
What Boardman are you riding? Not sure about going full road or the Boardman ADV because of road conditions and also ability to gravel. thank you and keep the content coming, fantastic stuff.
@markwoods634213 күн бұрын
What was your friend riding?
@onemorecyclist12 күн бұрын
Cheers, Mark. Ian was on a Dawes touring bike and I'm on the Boardman SLR 8.9 here, which I've reviewed on the channel (a while back). The road bike is great but as your comment alluded to you get a fairly one dimensional 'tool' with road bikes. A gravel type bike, hybrid (or whatever the cool term is these days etc.) definitely gives you a bit more flexibility in terms of terrain and opening up those 'bike touring' route options that may include a bit of towpath or bridleway riding. I've heard really good things about the Boardman ADV ... the Triban gravel bikes might be worth a look too? Happy cycling!
@markwoods634212 күн бұрын
@onemorecyclist, thank you for the feedback. I was considering the triban 520rc with shimano 105 as you can gravel it up tyre wise. But they seem to have dropped 105 for Microsoft.
@markwoods634213 күн бұрын
There was.no ranting. With the low life's wanting to angle grind locks off in broad daylight then safe locations help the cycling community and people who want to use cycling more in their daily lives.