I dare say that there are many places for us cyclists to visit and re-visit, time and time again, in fact there's a lifetime of adventures out there to be had. The advantage of being a cyclist who lives in the Pennines, means that I have all of this beautiful landscape at my disposal, and feel blessed to have been shown all of this as a schoolboy rider back in the day. I don't travel abroad and I genuinely love the UK and the opportunities that come my way to engage in outdoor leisurely pursuits. If I can offer fellow cyclists some inspiration to get out there and go for a ride, then that's a positive step in the right direction. May I wish you all the best with where ever your cycling takes you and long may this last. Regards, MrDazP1..
It's better to do this on your own than in a group Chris, the moaning that takes place on a group ride can get you down, especially if the route is hilly too, and you make a wrong turn. The cafe was actually very good because they remain open if it's busy and yes, scones are back on the menu !
Another cracking video, so well put together. Testament to just how many stunning roads and views you can squeeze into a ride in Lancs/Yorkshire! No passport required indeed! 😊
No passport indeed and the views are to die for. This one took a fair bit to put together but it turned out ok in the end. I think the story of how the ride unfolded came across pretty well. There was a lot of stopping and starting to get the flyby shots but I don't mind that so long as the cafe is open, thanks for the comments once again my friend ...
Smashing ride with the extra spice of going off course - those lanes were new to me and looked great. Kudos for taking on the big climb out of Settle with 'tea belly' - that's a monster of a pull, but I'll bet the real-life view of Attermire Scar was even more amazing. I rode home from Penrith thro' Mallerstang & Ribblesdale on Grand National Saturday and it was an all-day cracker. I know you've done some epic limestone rides since this one so keep the videos rolling
Cheers Gordon, it was this day we crossed paths but had different timings on the road. I've linked a lot of routes now between the Trough and the Dales and I don't think it can get any better. My last three rides have been variations of the same areas where I have tried to create the perfect experience for a day out on the bike. It would be nice to offer a guided tour to the viewers who woukd like to see these places with their own eyes. They just need to be able to ride 80 or so miles and climb 1000ft every 10 😫😁
Yet another stunning ride Daz. I do enjoy your running commentary which gives great info about the local area. The scone and flapjack had me salivating! Nice one mate and stay safe on the roads. 👍
Hi Steve, I tried a few different options with the live narration on this one and then tried to leave gaps for the post ride edit to narrate over the top so thank you for the feedback, it means a lot. The scone was pretty fresh too and didn't last long I can tell you that. Take care buddy...
It’s fair to say that settle is the capital biking area of Yorkshire, yes I have been on that road from Wray via that rock and it’s a good ride . Sometimes getting lost or a missed turn can be an extra adventure as that happened to me last Friday and was in the middle of nowhere near Hutton roof and priest hutton and dropped down to near burton and found my was back lol
Settle must be a unique place to stop off through the centuries for so many travellers. I looked on the map before I set off and then tried to memories the route but I missed the turning and I never had the Garmin set to navigate. I now know where to go and have included this road on my last two rides. I'd rather get lost than be told to, if you know what I mean. Best of luck with the C2C ....
Spent many a day out on those roads. Gave me a real hunger to do so again watching your video.. Injured at the moment, but the bike is polished and ready for the future. Cheers.
We need to get out…nice Raleigh great roads. I’m so with you on the Dura-ace cassettes I’m also running the exact same as you. Nice one buddy thanks for these videos
You've got some seriously beautiful countryside to cycle in Daz I'm jealous, can't beat some crackin scenery whilst your cycling. You definitely deserve more subscribers the work you put in to your videos..showing my age here 😂 is brill.
Great to be back watching your vids again Daz, hope you are doing well. Looks like that injury is well in the past now. Hope you are taking advantage of this nice weather we've been having.
Hi James, strangely enough the groin pain came back from nowhere in spring again. I have been doing my stretches and it is kind of ok. I'm loving the solo rides out too and getting out to these places has never felt as uplifting. I hope you are keeping fit too and have been getting out.
Great video Daz, you did it again back up to Bowland Knotts!. We went last week and did the descent of Cross O Greet then in to Slaidburn and up Bowland Knotts. Found some beautiful lanes at the start behind High Bentham which eventually linked up to Cross O Greet. Hope you enjoyed that amazing descent towards Clapham again!
Hi Mark, I have a video of some back lanes between Wray and the Cross of Greet to come. It is a Hilly old place for sure ! Great to hear that you are getting out to these places too buddy 👍
I stayed at that hotel you filmed at the junction just before Settle last year. Craven Arms I think and very cycling friendly. Settle is a lovely town and perfect for cyclists
It is a great little town, I once stayed out there on a work related activity and got drunk after sampling the Ale in all the pubs. It was a long walk back to Stainforth I can tell you that.
Hey Daz, you are a monster! Wicked ride btw. It’s great to see your thoughts and philosophy about bikes and group-sets. Inspirational as always. Thank you. 👍🍺
Hi Nick, if you take your time on the climbs, they aren't as bad as you think. It is the descending that you have to be careful with but it's such great fun.
Really enjoy your videos around Lancashire & the Dales. Grew up in Longridge and cycled many of these roads as a kid. I'll be over there this July and looking forward to getting out on the bike and might even see you about. Cheers!
Hi Andrew and thank you for your kind words, as a local rider I am sure you can appreciate what we have on our doorstep. It's always great fun to get out of Longridge heading towards the coast where the roads are flat and at times a bit quick or if you fancy a few big hills, they are there above the Trough 👍
Great video again Daz and agree on the bike comments you made. Its a nice machine you've got there and we are lucky to live in such an amazing area with some amazing countryside not too far away.
I have always been impressed with this bike from day one and it performs extremely well. It is half the price of some of the bigger brands but more importantly it rides well over long distances. The position and geometry is spot on. It makes for great days out in places such as the Dales, and is a joy to cycle along those country lanes.
@@MrDazP1adv3ntures road bikes today are out of most peoples budgets. Ridiculous really when you think a modern day disc brake bike is around £5000 minimum for a half decent spec and even then it's still gonna be heavier than a rim brake equivalent, and a pain to maintain due to all internal routing.
100% Cwil, they have taken aero to a level where basic maintenance is a full strip down in the garage. I was talking to motor biker the other day and a push bike is more expensive than a 150mph machine !
Thanks for another quality film Daz. Getting lost; I love finding new lanes. Adventure in its best form. Did you tackle Hornby road? BTW Hornby road is mentioned in Jack Thurston’s book Lost Lanes North. He reckons it is do-able on 28s and the surface is tightly packed gravel. Been to Clapham, Horton, Ribblehead and Ingleton today. Loving every second ATM.
Thank you Sophie, I turned right on to the lane you mentioned on the day you popped over to say hello and then wasn't sure. I ended up cycling up a fantastic quiet road towards the Cross of Greet in the end. It was simply stunning ! You picked some good routes there today, I dare say some where part of the WOTR too. It is also great to hear you talk about enjoying the cycling at the moment. I feel that way also having had so many rides out into the Trough and the dales recently.
Hi Daz, nice one mate, just sat watching your ride, bringing the countryside and beautiful scenery into my lounge. Not been out for a few weeks, no care again issues with carers having covid again. A nice insight into your trusty steed, lightweight is great, my bike are between 9 and 10 kegs, I am not a speed merchant, more of a plodder. Take care, I just going to make some scones, cheers Alan. P.S it’s been a great Giro this year, well done to G.
Hello Alan, I hope you are keeping well my friend. I have deliberately slowed down a bit recently and on these rides my average has been particularly low. I have enjoyed the scenery too much. The bike is a lovely thing to ride but all of a sudden they start to look dated if they haven't got disc brakes and e-tap on them - who cares ! it does what it says on the label. The giro was brilliant and I was gutted for G. When you see a rider foaming at the legs that tells you they are at the limit. I agree with Sophie, it was a lovely gesture for him to lead out Cav and give him the win. Take care Alan..
I totally agree, to much snobbery, having a simpler, easy maintained, more cost effective cycling, also nothing wrong with a good used bike. I have only had one new bike, cost £50 in 1973 aged 15, I bought from my £5 per week wage. I could not justify spending more than £500 for a used bike, I have 4 road bikes from £200 to £450. Means I always have a bike available to have a ride, bye for now mate.
Nice one Alan, my commute bike is proper old, it's tatty but does the job and is worth more in spare parts than as a complete build. Some people go through new bikes every couple of years like there's no tomorrow
Thanks for another great video Daz, cycled through Whalley on Monday on my way to Chipping I can relate to a lot of things you say like treating yourself, u work hard and can't take it with you as u say so got myself a nice Trek Domane SL6 in January not the lightest bike but very comfortable for long rides and it got me up some big hills around Chipping,l. Best wishes and thanks again for the video, add me to your scone club, cream first 🤣🤣😎🚴♂️👍
The Treks had a flexible coupling built into the rear at one stage I believe for some added comfort and yes I am with you on getting a bike that does what you want it to do rather than you having to adapt to it. I took my time over a couple of years adding parts to this bike to make a special edition so to speak and it still came in at half the price of some bikes. Whalley is a great place to start many a ride from too
awesome video pal, I live just past Longridge and Keasden/Cross of Greet are my two regulars, two great climbs and two great descents in both directions, win win!!!...that view from the top aswell! I love that its the perfect route over to the dales aswell, i usually go straight to Langcliffe Scar then PYG...gotta admit, we're pretty lucky aren't we!!! 🙂
Totally agree with you Nosh Feratu, I did an epic ride yesterday up the Langcliffe Scar and over to Arncliffe before hitting Kettlewell and then all the way down to Appletreewick. I never get bored of riding my bike around these parts
@@MrDazP1adv3ntures yeah, gorgeous area, love the climb just after there also, the one up Barden Moor towards Embsay… the place is just littered with them!
I have done every lane over here on the Trough side now Terry and have gone back on a few more recent rides to link them all together. I set off late on this one because I need to spend time with the old dog and give him a little walk and do a spot of gardening, so taking big detours means I get back much later than most cyclists would normally do.
@@MrDazP1adv3ntures I did the opposite climb coming from higher Bentham a few years back on my old hybrid,never been so grateful to reach the top of a climb. I have a lab here also , she is ten now and has aged so much in the last few months.
I got the Rapha top to ride with the road gang and I think we only manged to look like a club/team/wannabees on a couple of occasions. I need to get my use out it and it's actually not a bad jersey to be honest. I think I will stick to my Raleigh bikes too. I do like the red one I rode on this trip and if ever you see me out on the road just shout out or listen for the " Hey up "
Hello David, have you watched Clipping in's channel on RU-vid, he is a local rider too and shares his knowledge of all the great rides to do where we live. As for my friends, I did a ride with Mike on Sunday, 90 miles and 9200ft of hills but I tend to go out on my own these days as I want to explore new roads and new cafes as I did before I went out with them, whereas the gang tend to go to the same places and the same cafes throughout the year.
@@MrDazP1adv3ntures Thanks for the reply, now subscribing to Clipping in as well. I record some parts of my rides so know how much work you put in to making your videos. Please kept in up as I really enjoy them. I have followed a lot of your routes.
It is in your face, that's for sure but the low gears and the compact setup on the bike make it a little bit more enjoyable if you know what I mean MrJepo
Hello John, I don't take my diet seriously at all when it comes to cycling. My diet isn't care free, although at times it feels like that but I do have a wide and varied choice of meals which includes protein based foods.
