A few years ago I decided to take up cycling to keep up a decent level of fitness and try to alleviate arthritic pain and mental health issues I was having at the time. It has become something of a hobby and I find myself looking for challenges and enjoy riding in new places. I combined fundraising for Zoe"s Place baby Hospice in Coventry with my cycling and ended up doing Lands' End to John O'Groats in August 2021 raising almost £10,000. I have the bug so there will be more of that to come and I will shoot some footage hopefully as Im experimenting with my new toy, the Insta 360 One x2 Camera. In spite of cycling becoming a bigger part of my life I'm no athletic wannabe racer and remain an ordinary bloke on a bike, having fun. All video since Nov 2021 shot with Insta 360 One X2 or X3 store.insta360.com/product/one_x2?c=1164&from=nav
Yeah, that’s my issue with the mini pumps. You can’t determine what your pressure is. This is a great review. Thank you. In one of your recent videos you had stopped and let someone borrow your manual pump. I guess this could’ve been handy. :)
The only time it felt too warm was when I was testing for the number of consecutive tyre inflations it could do and felt too warm after 3 but that of course is a situation you will never encounter in reality
Best thing about mini pumps,and pumps in general,is that they never need charging,are ultra reliable and pretty well foolproof,never had a problem in 50yrs with a hand pump.
Hi Kevin , our trip was in August, we were so lucky with the weather but as you know, in the UK it can end up quite different. I'm sure you love it and if you choose to go with Pedal Britain they will really enhance your experience.- Good Luck
@@OrdinaryBlokeOnABike thought so because I have same also Insta Go2 and Go Pro hero 11 along with a Hover Air 1. Boys and there toys going to watch your other videos .
I'm not a cyclist, but I am a keen motorcyclist. I found this article extremely interesting. Of course I don't have the head wind issues but side winds can be a scary problem in just the same manner as for you cyclists. I avoid going out when the wind speed is above 30 mph. Well done on another well presented and informative article.
It hadn't crossed my mind that this was appropriate for motorcyclists too, so thank you for that . Agree that although we hate headwinds the real dodgy stuff is from the side 👍😁
@@OrdinaryBlokeOnABike you’re welcome. Technically according to CRT (Canal & River Trust) you’re not supposed to cycle through bridges. You’re required to dismount and walk through for the safety of pedestrians since they have priority over cyclists on the towpath. That said of course many people do just cycle through. As a cyclist you’re also required to cycle the route closest to the water when passing pedestrians. Lots of little quirks to cycling towpaths. Also to be noted towpaths aren’t actually public rights or way. They are legally permissive pathways requiring permission from CRT for their use. Because CRT receive a government grant paid for by taxpayers they have given the general public blanket permission to use those permissive paths. But it’s worth noting the distinction for insurance purposes in the event of an accident etc. But it does all get a little complex and tricky depending on where you are because some towpaths are actually supported and maintained by Sustrans.
Fantastic event, was my first RTTS , I will be doing it again next year. If you come across this video and thinking about doing RTTS, Do it !! its really good , such a great free event
I'm 5ft 8 inches and online charts would say I should ride a size 54 but its not that simple. My legs are shorter than others who are the same height and the bike shop said I came up as Size 52.5 which doesn't exist but Bianchi have a size 53 which has proved ideal
I’ve always found handlebar bags to be very useful. I have usually had one with the transparent pocket on top for supposedly putting a map in or a phone. But I never actually used it in all the years I had one, so I wouldn’t miss it. Thanks for the review.
BTW. Sun was up early. We normally don’t see that kind of sunlight until after 5am here during the summers here in Texas. Great ride and thanks for making this
Same where I live, Scotland being further North has more Summer daylight. And a big thank you from me for watching it, enjoying it and interacting here it is much appreciated
How many miles to that fish and chips shop from the time you started? I really love that just knocking on a door and she would come serve you after hours. It’s a beautiful thing.
@@OrdinaryBlokeOnABike From a colour perspective I think it's a personal thing for sure. I asked because there's a slight difference in the way each colour lense behaves dependent on environment. However I think the differences are extremely subtle 😃
Hi, they are actually exactly the same , Rehook sell them but they are made by Tyre Glider and coloured Blue to suit their Brand Preference , but it’s the same thing 👍
Bill you are a fantastic film maker, you capture everything so beautifully. What an awesome testament to a great day. I’ll always be disappointed you didn’t finish with us, but I know there are plenty of adventures still to come. Thank you for this ❤
No kidding. My first time riding my mountain bike after years of not riding and two knee replacements was like riding on a trail for the first time. It didn’t help that my brakes were failing. 😩
Very true words. I am 77 and riding very happily and reasonably strongly now. But it took me seven months of carefully increased effort (starting on an indoor trainer) to get back from a hip replacement four years ago. Adding small increments and taking time to "smell the flowers" along the way is the key.
I maybe in the minority, but I hope not, but Zwift (given I ride on it at least 3 times a week as part of my Training Peaks training programme) is great value even after the price increase. I get from it exactly what I want (I don’t race or take part in Group Rides other than those organised by my Cycle Club or Training Group when the weather is not conducive for a Club Ride.). I’m an annual subscription and use it year round.
I doubt that it's a minority Andrew , I know plenty who feel and do the same. Oner chap commented quite accurately that many of us spend more than the monthly increase on every outdoor ride on coffee and cake after all !!
I’m in this camp, I’m in the software business and I see this a lot where the value is not seen by the general public. It’s costly to add features, fix bugs and generally run a system in servers etc. I’m also of the mind I’d prefer a stepped approach to a price increase. I use Zwift 2 to 3 times a week in summer and 4 to 5 in winter so per 90 session is decent value.
Vote with your cash. I binned it, 18 quid is absurd. I will have to just to go outside like the olden days. Some of the biggest online games are half that price.
If you have a rim with a dip in the middle, so a smaller diameter, as your tyre tightens up on fit or removal make sure the bead is pushed into it. Makes life so much easier. Same with old motorbike tyres.
I am riding FulGaz more and more lately. It can be a bit glitchy, but as a solo rider, the scenery and chance to ride all over the world is great. It also feels more real, I find myself moving on the bike in corners or going through dips like I would outdoors. I also like that it has some longer flat rides for recovery days. I swear if I ride Tempus Fugit one more time I’ll scream. I’ve hung onto Zwift, but I am starting to question why.
I’ve dipped into Fulgaz from time to time as it has an Apple TV app, it provides a different but good experience . I mainly use Zwift for group rides with friends which I guess is why I stayed with it 👍
my ELITE trainer's software isn't "interactive" but I can do any plan and then watch a show....guess how much ELITE charges? $1.50 USD/month. Yeah, a buck fifty. I'm not paying an extra $17.50 to watch myself cycle in watopia.
The problem is that Zwift is no longer synonym for indoor cycling. For me, indoor cycling is worth 100+ $$ per winter month, but I don't need Zwift to push the pedals. With the main struggle of the competition being lack of user base, Zwift should have rather reduced the price to ensure maintaining the monopole. People finding an alternative are not coming back. I think. We'll see. Upping the price step by step would not have been better, I am afraid. People would scream: "Zwift increasing the price for the 10th time in 10 years?!?"
I've tried MyWhoosh and unless you're really into racing, it's basically a Zwift clone and is currently free. I only use Zwift when the weather is bad and it was hard to justify even the old price. I doubt I'll go back, maybe for a big event once a year, but that's it.
Used it tonight with Rene Hearse Fleecer Ridge tires - this tool is a dream!! Tire levers are a thing of the past. If you don't own one - don't even think about it - buy it!
I think you’ve hit the nail on the head with your points in this video. Having been on Zwift since November 2017 I have never bothered to cancel my subscription during the summer months, allowing me to use it when the occasional day reminds us the British summer weather can represent all 4 seasons within 24 hours! So, for the first time I have paused my membership for the next few months which will easily compensate for the price increase and have now set up a free MyWhoosh account to cover for those rainy days. Admittedly, it lacks the interaction and visual quality and smoothness of Zwift but for the handful of days I will use it over the coming months it will suffice. It would be interesting to know, how many people like myself, had never bothered to pause their membership previously but are now doing so? Until now Zwift has cost me £156 per year but now, even if I only cancel for June,July, August & September I will only pay £144 per year. I don’t doubt that I will return to Zwift in the autumn and at the same time will have the added bonus of exploring any new roads and features that are due to roll out over the next few months. Win! Win!
