Fully Loaded Winter Off-Road ebike Trip. Fiido T1 Pro Utility Electric Bike. Stealth Camp.

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In this video, I am heading up the Peddars Way, a 50 mile off-road trail in Norfolk on my ebike. Fiido, who make the bike, claim a very impressive range per battery charge and I wanted to test out that range under heavy use in some challenging conditions during winter and so the idea of this trip was born.
Heading off from the Suffolk border, I begin my journey northwards, passing through forests, heathland, wetlands, wide rolling hills and along muddy paths and gravel tracks. I finally arrive at a nice spot to camp for the night, tantalisingly close to the dunes and beaches of the North Norfolk coast, with just a bar of battery remaining.
After a well deserved steak dinner, a couple of beers and an evening enjoying a nice fire, its time for bed ready for the final leg to Holme-next-the-sea, but can I make it before the battery runs out?
I hope you enjoy the video.
Thanks for watching.
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@marticon9286 Год назад

It’s easy to forget you’ve not got a camera person filming you. It must take ages to keep retracing your steps. Your vlogs are brilliant Simon and better than most mainstream TV!

@iainamurray Год назад

Easier when you’re battery powered!

@gustonzimasheen Год назад

Yeah I was thinking exactly the same thing. Like some of the shots where he's crossing the road or riding away, and the camera is still there filming everything as he disappears around the corner. Would be great if it was a drone and you can just call it back to your location, or have it in follow mode overhead.

@jonnyswalk4674 Год назад

Was also thinking exactly the same thing - he puts in a shift making this stuff for sure 👌

@simonablokeinthewoods Год назад

Thank you Martin! 😁

@JRLNeal Год назад

@@gustonzimasheen yes the drone is good for that. Just watch out if it gets a low battery and starts to return to home - that’ll be where you started, not where you are.

@kermitthepog7063 Год назад

Of the three bushcrafters who've recently reviewed these e-bikes, you're the only one who actually went on a long journey with it - not just messing about around camp! Thanks for the useful consumer information. 👍 No offence to the other two, big fan of them both, just wanted to give props where its due. 🖖

@Kenbur Год назад

I know I repeat myself over and over Simon, however it is hard to come up with different words to try to explain how much I enjoy your vlogs and appreciate your efforts in bringing us along. It is 30 to 40 minutes of reality that I truly just sit back and relax and experience through your camera lens. Again ATB as always a great video.

@simonablokeinthewoods Год назад

Thank you mate! 😁

@superhands8041 Год назад

ken has said everything i need to say.

@TheNeilo-Audiosound Год назад

What he said above with Knobs on😜

@BeeKay4444 Год назад

I agree. Simon maybe doesn’t realize how many of us live vicariously through his adventures.

@9amStudio Год назад

I second that😂

@MehediHasanSizan Год назад

This is the most realistic and grounded video of bikepacking/outdoors activity. Almost every youtuber has super sleek expensive all set perfect destination, equipment etc to showcase how easy it is but it's really not supposed to be easy it's outdoors you're alone in the wilderness and for new comers this is a reality check video.

@danielelgueta2972 3 месяца назад

me encanto de principio a fin. que manera tan simple de disfrutar la vida montado en una eb, muy bonito video gracias por compartirlo.

@ianofthetaylors6288 Год назад

Simon makes some of the finest outdoor videos ontye whole of RU-vid. The combination of amazing cooking, bushcraft, hiking and wild camping is superb and an absolute joy to watch. Production, narration, music is perfect 👌

@thedieselviking709 Год назад

I found your channel about a week ago and I've been binge watching your videos none stop! Glad to see another one uploaded. Great video and stay safe out there

@Kenbur Год назад

it has happened to most of us who follow Simon - there is a "magical" down home excellence of sharing he puts into his vlogs that is beyond the "norm" and very enjoyable. atb

@thenanlife1141 Год назад

Me too . This guy is brilliant !

@ek-nz Год назад

Yep, same story here. Once you find the channel you watch the lot, and then eagerly await the new ones. Then you watch the back catalogue again while you wait.

@simonablokeinthewoods Год назад

Thank you and welcome to the channel! 😁

@mikelusk155 Год назад

I've been watching since the beginning, one of the best. Now I go back and rewatch and enjoy all over. Cheers

@trevorrandall6989 Год назад

There's no end to your talents Simon. Camping guru, cook, film maker......stuntman. Well done for not swearing on camera when you fell off.

@nelsoncaraballo9446 Год назад

That was an exceptional idea taking the battery into sleeping bag with you! Thank you for sharing. Ride On!

@jasongross9458 Год назад

Fancied another sit down 😂😂😂😂 that tickled me 😄 great views as always Simon 👍🏾

@kingrafa3938 Год назад

Yay! A new video is up 👍

@TheNeilo-Audiosound Год назад

I will Second That Emotion👍

@Uploaderization Год назад

Exactly my thought too! But i'm saving this for saturday morning with a nice cup of coffee 🙂

@jeffstevens763 Год назад

I’ve got big knobbly tires on my similar bike I still have to be careful because the rear wheel drive tends to give a front wheel skid in the sludge ,but it’s great fun and at 69 gets me some well needed exercise with my buggered knees. Great vid Simon as always👍

@southerncooker6475 Год назад

Great video Simon! This is probably the only way that I will get to see the UK! Thanks for sharing your adventures!

@Arizona-Sonoran-Desert-Guy Год назад

Great to see the Peddars Way again. The first Simon video I watched after discovering the channel was one of your walks on the Peddars. This is my favorite YT channel; every episode is worth multiple views as they are jam-packed with great content; even after getting dumped on your arse, you still have an upbeat, never-say-die attitude.

@godwinsonofwessex Год назад

it is ...i loved those peddars way and norfolk coastal path vids simon made..good to see it again

@texasmoby Год назад

Another great video Simon. I thoroughly enjoyed the e-bike adventures, thanks for sharing 👍🏼

@steveallen1635 Год назад

I've walked and cycled Peddar's way several times! It feels like you've gone back in time to the early 1900's and are miles away from civilization! It's amazing and I throughly recommend it!

@ek-nz Год назад

I really want to do this.

@steveallen1635 Год назад

@@ek-nzThe easiest way, is to miss out the first 10 miles, catch a train to either Thetford or Brandon and pick up the trail from there! Then do as Simon did, go on to Kings Lynn and catch a train home!

@simonablokeinthewoods Год назад

It’s a lovely trail isn’t it - beautiful in all seasons, love it!

@ek-nz Год назад

I love watching it! Appreciate the advice on the best place to start - now I just need to cover the thousands of miles between Thetford and New Zealand :)

@darthraiderVt Год назад

There for a minute I thought we'd see Simon without a hat on, but he pulled a switch-er-roo...very smooth!! Great job as always Simon.

@MSJERSwenson 4 месяца назад

Being a retired chef, living near Montreal and being both a steak fan and having access to salmon runs, yellow perch and smoked sturgeon I always appreciate the meals that you and Andrew make. I have camped all of my life and love it. Sadly my days of riding a bike are gone lol...Props from Canada xo

@conorkeogh1499 Год назад

I only discovered your channel last week Simon. Great videos and relaxing. Look forward to chilling after work and watching this. 👌

@hemmingsadventures Год назад

Inspiring, the ride, the filming, your camp craft and perfect commentary. Thanks for sharing!

@stevehegarty5394 Год назад

So exciting to see a fellow ebike backpacker, as a gent in my mid sixties ive been struggling a bit wild camping with a heavy backpack , my ebike has made it so much easier and a lot more fun

@mikekearsley2407 Год назад

Absolutely fantastic e bike journey. Please do more of these ebike videos. I do alot of e bike trips in the Northwest US. Thanks from Seattle.

@grant2149 Год назад

Agree

@RustyKnorr Год назад

Where do you ride, Mike? I’m up in Everett and have a few bikepacking videos on my channel.

@chrisponsano4378 Год назад

@@RustyKnorr Greetings from a fellow bikepacker in Northern California

@rodmorrison47 Год назад

Came for the bike review, stayed for one of the most magical films I've ever had the good fortune to watch. An absolute pleasure to experience this trip with you, and I seriously envy your cooking skills. Subscribed.

@NYFB69 Год назад

The E bike is really cool, but what I really enjoy is the way you show great scenery and architecture and you are very informative about the history of the places you visit, I’m really pleased to be able to go along on your adventures with you keep them coming and have a good one.

@thenanlife1141 Год назад

Simon , your stamina and enthusiasm is truly amazing

@CM-tj1fg Год назад

Walked it at 15, now at 56 I feel it is time to return, inspiring Simon!

@bonpecheur4565 Год назад

Living in Montréal, I'm glad to see the Montreal steak makes people happy around the world :) Nice bike ride !

@williamsmith5610 Год назад

Great video Simon! Thank you for taking us on your adventures. I always look forward to them.

@Stupidityindex Год назад

I just bought the only one I have sat on, a Sondors Step. I tend to about 8-11 mph & 160 watts. I'm excited to find what my range will be with a full camping load. Very good of you to go the extra mile & do the video productions. I'm sure it is hours of work. Yakima, WA USA

@troymadison7082 Год назад

Thank you for taking us along on this adventure Simon! Enjoyed it immensely!

@Bananeisafree Год назад

Hmmm ... Ta outdoors, kent survival and now you ... Let me guess there has been quite the ebike promotional going on lately :p Good for you (and I mean that sincerely ). I hope for those who buys the thing that they are as good as you make them look !

@simonablokeinthewoods Год назад

It must be in the waters! Pure coincidence really, this trip has been in the pipeline since last summer 🙂

@whitecompany18 Год назад

Put three thousand miles on mine in the last year, all good , new tyres and brake pads a month ago , nothing else to report 👍

@papajeff5486 3 месяца назад

“Obviously, I just fancied another sit down, didn’t I.” Whoa, man, I still like your electric bike. Seems to be the way of biking on trails; mud, leaves, gravel, grass and sand all conspire to make us, “sit down”, heh, heh, been there. Thanks for taking us along. Hope you and your bike escaped injury….from east Tennessee. Watching again, “What more could you ask for?” I wonder, would a good heater pack, the kind that last about 10 hours, tied to the battery, at the foot of your sleeping bag, might serve you well. It is really handy to have such a good public transport system in your country. Thanks again.

@NewHampshireJack Год назад

Camp steak dinner is superior to the finest steakhouse! We will be watching to see Simon work his magic when modding this E-bike to perfect it into the perfect trail machine. I would prefer a center hub design. Nevertheless, this machine should be more than enough for local running on our less-than-perfect roads and be handy in all sorts of emergencies except deep flooding during typhoon season. This was a great ride and a wonderful showcase of Fiido T1's abilities. Thank you, Simon, for the post

@mountainfanatic Год назад

Your channel should go to the moon with subscriptions, such quality content every single time. Also such a soothing, positive personality you have. It is very relaxing and entertaining to watch!

@Andrewoutdooradventures1550 Год назад

Thanks Simon for Awesome video like your e bike, great scenery cheers Simon you and your family take care and thanks your Simon 👍👏

@JerryHumphreys 11 месяцев назад

Great video. I've ordered my Fiido T1 Pro, and I can't wait!

@silentwitness247 Год назад

For a relatively flat county (compared to many), the Peddars Way is quite demanding for both you and the bike so well done for showing it in all it’s glory. I’ve walking and camped along most of the Norfolk coast and would recommend it for anyone who likes turning the clock back!

@Anndyinthewoods Год назад

Great video, as always. Glad to see you were able to finish the trip on your wheels instead of under them!🤣 Love that you show even the tumbles and mishaps.

@stevevanderhorst5234 Год назад

Hello Simon, I liked the video very much. I too enjoy camping the same way; under a tarp hours away from home; with good food, relaxing with a good coffee to end the night. I really enjoy the solitude of getting away from it all.

@mikeevers9079 Год назад

I was gripped by this vid. Talk about a perpetual cliffhanger - will the battery hold out... Your enthusiasm and camping know-how is infectious. Nice one 👍

@hemichargerrt01 Год назад

Kind of funny i was just watching you walk the Peddar's way a few days ago. I always like the Peddar's way and Norfolk costal path videos, they are so relaxing to me!!! Thanks for the videos!! I am a Big Fan!!!

@tonyneal9776 Год назад

A really great video Simon! What a beautiful country you live in. So much history! We have historical places here in the USA but it seems people here want to tear it all down. Nothing lasts very long here in our brief history. Someone always wants to tear it down and build a new strip mall or car wash. I hope to get over there one day and see your place it person. Keep up the great work Simon. We Americans love it! Cheers from South Carolina.

@thomascraig7230 Год назад

Great work once again sir. That bike looks like it can go anywhere. We wouldn't expect you to crash on purpose for our benefit. Stay safe.

@johnbolieu934 Год назад

First time watching your video, I enjoyed it, and I'm happy to see a real man enjoying a steak and beer online outdoors

@davidddddddddd Год назад

Mate you're a warrior doing a 16 mile bike ride after a camp. Absolutely solid!

@IIISentorIII Год назад

LOOOOOL.....

@ronprince1478 Год назад

Started watching because of the thump nail just to have a quick look and straight away it’s oh it’s Simon, give it a thumbs up make a cup of tea and settle in, I know full well you never disappoint. Thanks Simon.

@colrodrick8784 Год назад

You go to a lot of effort Simon. I really appreciate it. My brother has one of those very expensive off road heavy duty mountain ebikes . Comparing the two yours is like a toy, but it delivered The goods, so well done. That fire was quite lovely. Something spiritual about those glowing red embers.

@vetworker Год назад

What an impressive piece of kit and not too badly priced in my opinion. Shame you can’t attach a small solar panel to it to trickle charge it and gives you a little more juice. I remember that hill coming out of castle acre very well, it’s a killer on the legs. Great video as always 😊👍😊

@schonbeardwildmark Год назад

Fantastic video as always Simon! That bike looks great! Great way to travel mid distances to see more but still in a (sort of) quiet way. Your stealth camping looks awesome too. Nice work!

@ronsoaper3737 Год назад

Simon--I have parkensons-- so I do not get around any more--I love your hard work--you and Andy give me me something to look forward to--thank you young man--I am a fan for life

@simonablokeinthewoods Год назад

Thank you Ron, I’m glad you’re enjoying them 👍

@barbarafann766 Год назад

Just love watching your videos Simon. You do a fantastic job of filming. The adventure, the apprehension re the battery and the scenery in this one left me not wanting it to end!! Kudos!

@esthermae8710 Год назад

Yes, but I also loved that ending! Telling it all without saying a word. :)

@markmiller5577 Год назад

Love your Videos Simon,Me and my wife have been watching for over 2 years. We love all your content and especially your adventures. Your vlogs are better than anything on television by miles , authenticity and natural charisma.

@TheFLOMAN76 Год назад

I just bought myself an e-bike from Lectric. I absolutely love it! And I plan on doing some camping just as you did with mine. I can't go the range that you get, but I'm happy with what the bike has in it. I ride it every chance I get. Lol. Great stuff Simon, thank you!!!

@dennisweaver7216 Год назад

That was fricking funny as all get out. Glad you didn't get injured.

@papablueshirt Год назад

Nice Job, people often do not realize how much extra work it is to film everything so you can bring us along for the ride. Thanks for sharing. I can certainly identify with the fall. I made a quick decision to cross the field to see what was burning, only to have a sit down as you stated. I forgot my tires had no tread after 10k miles and they were bald. I was reminded real quick LOL

@rejnokarl2514 Год назад

Easy to align the disc brake caliper by first loosening the caliper screws slightly so that the caliper can move sideways, then apply brake by pulling the lever and whilst holding the lever applied tightening the caliper screws again. I guess you figured that out on the trail. Nice stealth camp!

@MAXIMOUTDOORS Год назад

Came on here to write the exact same bike tip.🙂👍

@simonablokeinthewoods Год назад

Thank you! I’ll remember that trick!! 👍👍👍

@alienmerchant Год назад

Very nice video . You are like a cross between Survivor Man and Itchy Boots. 👍

@stefan.5987 Год назад

No bickering, crying or moaning when you fell off the bike. And you know how to cook a steak. That's why I subscribed. Thanks Simon. 🤗😘🙋‍♂️

@ShahriyarRzayev Год назад

I feel like, I was near you) Sincere, simple, just like old good childhood memories, Thanks for having us.

@NaturalExplorerNZ Год назад

I appreciate your dedication to taking a cast iron cooking implement with you regardless of terrain or mode of transport 😁 thanks for sharing Simon hope all's great with u!

@mrdhughes4635 Год назад

Doing your own stunts on a bike this week, extreme weather endurance last...daniel craig retired..its time for simon..a bond in the wings. looked heavy that bike but what a great adventure. I fully expect a microlite and a union jack flag in next weeks' vid!! from youtube with love, you only fall twice. top man.

@Picasso_Picante92 Год назад

I get the feeling you and I would be good friends. I think it's because you remind me so much of my old mate Mark (from Dublin). You look like him too. We cycled together across the Japan Alps years back. Great memories.

@knucker4931 Год назад

Another excellent video Simon. A thorough test for the electric treader, in which it seems to come out rather well. As age sneaks up on me I am contemplating one myself, but the price of them does put me off. A nice quiet overnight stop with some quality nosh! Cheers Al

@richardjmacdonald Год назад

Your content, videography, and edit skills are second to none. I have enjoyed your videos for over two years now, rendering conventional TV broadcasts useless.

@JuanAgustinFlores Год назад

I like much yours videos, i remember when i was a child and camp with the boy scouts, and the firts premiss was let the place in better conditions that we recibe that, congrats simon!

@enricomagat585 Год назад

Almost no people around..just wilderness ❤. Thank you for the video

@thewheelchairprepper8070 Год назад

SIMON What a great video👍 Thanks for taking us along your E-BIKE trip and all of your wonderful cameras works…enjoy your new bike 👍

@colinmarshall3132 Год назад

Watching from Barbados 🇧🇧, Love you videos

@RobinParker-wc9yf Год назад

The hat switch at 12:41....!! superb.

@j9studios384 Год назад

Love the bikepacking videos.

@Lightandlovetoyou Год назад

Thank you so much taking us along but PLEASE BE CAREFUL 🙏🏼 truly we jjst love going along with you ….we could do with less camera views if it means you’re safe and enjoying yourself ok . They battery was amazing considering how often you double back to get your camera ! You deserve an award for your work and remaining authentic grounded and kind in all times I aspire to be like you sir . God bless

@INSOLESandLACES Год назад

Great video very nice e-bike. Doing a LDP soon and this has confirmed that a tarp and bivvi rather than a tent will be my choice. Wednesday isn't Wednesday without Simon, thanks for uploading.

@brucepickess8097 Год назад

Simon a bloke (mostly) on a bike, WHEELy good video, makes a CHAINge from your normal outings, nice to BRAKE the CYCLE every now and then, it keeps you in tRIM even though it can be TYREing, it's good mentally, puts you in a different FRAME of mind. An electric bike it may be, but you still need to assist it to get where you want to be.👍😏

@simonablokeinthewoods Год назад

😂😂 Very good!! 😁👍

@simonsmith2969 7 месяцев назад

Outstanding post Simon, loved every minute of it. Better than tv. Well done, seriously great blog or whatever you call it. Subscribed for sure and shared.

@ReVolt_e-Vlogs Год назад

I have the Fiido T1, as well as the Fiido Q1S & M21 & love each 1 of them for different reasons, but I loved them enough to get rid of my cars to ride them full time, be it in rain or snow, like today here in Reno ❄️! If you guys are looking for a ebike company that don't just take your money & run, than buy a Fiido!!! 💯

@nicolejeanne Год назад

Beautiful ride 🚲🤗👍

@fuzzbox3912 Год назад

That cooking sequence made me feel hungry even though I'd just eaten. Good video, thanks Simon

@ralphthebulldog5163 Год назад

I've now ordered an Olight jetboil and that pump light because of watching yours vids :-) i have no use for any of them.

@Lightandlovetoyou Год назад

I work im Tv and film and I retreat to watch your videos Simon . Thank you 🙏🏼 God bless you and yours

@stewartscales1564 Год назад

Great video Simon, I love to join you on all your adventures. That bike is super cool such a great machine. I will be heading to the North Norfolk coast in 4 weeks and I can't wait. Anyway keep the content coming buddy and I can't wait for the next.🚲😀

@simonablokeinthewoods Год назад

Have a great time! 😁

@tenminutetokyo2643 Год назад

Dood, that is froogin’ nuts!

@jayoneill1533 Год назад

Great trip Simon, I already have two e-bikes and now I want one like yours!

@andrewgreen7996 Год назад

Great video mate love the electric bike looks the business really does that steak and omelette really look nice what a great way to end the day 👍👍👍

@HikerBikerMoter Год назад

I like the cutting board. It's raised edges ensures nothing falls off - plus it's wide enough to be used as a plate 👍👍

@alanrobertson5497 Год назад

Great video, love watching, thank you ❤❤

@ufoman4468 Год назад

Really enjoyed joining you on your trip to the coast. Glad with the spills and thrills nothing received too much damage. Got to be said my fave part is the cooking and knocking a couple of well earned beers back . The ambience you create in your videos is total bliss . More Simon More ...

@trudiswanson9855 Год назад

Beautifully said. I'm sorry you feel so deeply distressed as to be that frozen state. I'm used to attack 'from within' in Qld Australia. I love the present grace of going to the TLM . My spirit soars. My heart is lifted. My closnes to Jesus is finally real. God bless you!!! 💗🇭🇲🐞. T.

@syncrosimon Год назад

Lovely to see a bit of trespassing, everyone should do it!

@kimberlyulrich8870 Год назад

I enjoy watching your videos I started watching them cause I seen you on Kent survivor channel so keep making videos.

@PHM00 Год назад

Excellent video, well done!! Smart keeping the battery warm, need to remember that if I'm biking overnight in the cold.

@treksntarps Год назад

Great video. Really enjoyed that . 👍🏕

@masrevilla Год назад

🇵🇭 Watching you... Be safe always in the woods

@tarmacdemon Год назад

Don't worry about getting spit of your E_bike mine does it me all the time especially under power well mostly when under power . Thanks for sharing such beautiful country side ......ah the open space ....lucky man .

@YOUR-BOY-MYKEY Год назад

B.a.b for you I think ? ..also the cluster phobia is a common problem for people good shout on letting people know about that pal Keep up the cracking videos👍

@harrylawrence5300 Год назад

Bikes, camping and Norfolk. All my favourite things. Keep up the great work Simon 👍🏻👍🏻

@elizabethtaylor4448 Год назад

Loved that you styled out the second wipeout! I laughed so much. Great video.

@dominicschaeffer909 Год назад

SHWEW! just made it! Bravo!

@soundvisionrecording 6 месяцев назад

Thsnk you for one of the most honest and informative videos I've ever seen on RU-vid. Nice camp setup. Cheers from New Zealand!!

@houcinezarwal6797 Год назад

impressed by the video, nice , quiet trip

@brianlykins6663 Год назад

Another very nice video. Nice to see someone say something about an e bike, and actually get out and show it in action. Keep up the great work my friend and the great videos.