Bit envious at the moment. Had the man flu since the weekend. No work, no cycling and as you say we had some sun as well today!
Took delivery of a new Garmin Explore 2 and began planning my first 100 mile ride. Bradford to Richmond (102 return trip) Managed 92 miles back in November not long after purchasing my road bike. Previous year and a half I rode a decathlon Est100 bike. The electric helped me build my fitness back up until I was eager for more miles than the battery could give me and more speed. What a joy the road bike is in comparison! My average rides now are around 40-60 miles around Yorkshire dales two to three times a week You miss it when it becomes a routine. Cycling also helped me shed some weight…. Started at 88kg and now at 82 and feel much better for it. Stronger with more energy.
Great video! It was a good day to go out today – fine and dry,but not too hot. I think I had covid a week or two back, but decided to have a crack at my Norwood Edge route today. I made it, a bit slower than usual, but I must have recovered to do it at all!
Another cracking vlog Gordon, and thanks for highlighting some of the wonderful routes which as you know are very local to me 👍🏻 Maybe one to look at for a future ride out is if you bear left just before Baitings (Blue Ball Rd) and follow your nose there’s a myriad of quality surfaced Lanes which take you all the way back to Sowerby Village or Triangle via SoylandTown, Cottonstones, Mill Bank and Hubberton. It’s peaceful, hardly any vehicles and the scenery is stunning. Many thanks again for the great viewing 👌🏻
There really is some infrastructure over there in terms of phylons, wind turbines etc. It's a strange set up, and one I'm not entirely happy with. From our area around Macclesfield, Buxton, Lyme Park, we can look over to Scout Moor, Delph, and all the hills around that north east Manchester area, to see nothing but this infrastructure. Yet there is none of this where we are. It would be so interesting to know what the politics was behind the planning permissions. Anyway, that aside, a cracking ride with lots of places and information of interest.
Ey up, new here. Watched a few vids and can't help wondering. Are you the voice of the Youtube channel Cycling Highlights? The one that hilariously mocks modern professional cycling.
Love it Glad for u Gordon , Summer is making a guest appearance, We've had good summer here some bad days etc but Make hay while sun shines 🎉🚴🌅love Railway Bridge so old ++
Enjoying the videos Gordon. A Lancashire lad now living in southern Alberta enjoying these glimpses from afar. Keep up the great content and inspiring 50 yr + to get out there🙌🇨🇦
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Thanks Gordon. Loved the commentary, most interesting insight to the days of old. Awesome weather and no winter kit required.
My tactic worked, summer all the way home tonight. I do like the shots through the town.
Definitely a big improvement to Sunday's weather and some nice scenery. Bet it felt great to be finally cycling in the sun 🙂
Another great video, Gordon. Thanks for uploading.
Thanks for the scenery.
Terrific vifeo.
Loving the historic descriptions.
Bit envious at the moment. Had the man flu since the weekend.
No work, no cycling and as you say we had some sun as well today!
Took delivery of a new Garmin Explore 2 and began planning my first 100 mile ride.
Bradford to Richmond (102 return trip)
Managed 92 miles back in November not long after purchasing my road bike. Previous year and a half I rode a decathlon Est100 bike.
The electric helped me build my fitness back up until I was eager for more miles than the battery could give me and more speed.
What a joy the road bike is in comparison!
My average rides now are around 40-60 miles around Yorkshire dales two to three times a week
You miss it when it becomes a routine.
Cycling also helped me shed some weight…. Started at 88kg and now at 82 and feel much better for it.
Stronger with more energy.
Anyway….. Loved the scenery of your ride today
Looking forward to your next one
kendal mint cake ,didnt like it as a kid ,but now love it !
Great video! It was a good day to go out today – fine and dry,but not too hot. I think I had covid a week or two back, but decided to have a crack at my Norwood Edge route today. I made it, a bit slower than usual, but I must have recovered to do it at all!
I was out on Wednesday I was mesmerised by a shiny thing in a blue sky. Another enjoyable video cheers 👍
Another cracking vlog Gordon, and thanks for highlighting some of the wonderful routes which as you know are very local to me 👍🏻
Maybe one to look at for a future ride out is if you bear left just before Baitings (Blue Ball Rd) and follow your nose there’s a myriad of quality surfaced Lanes which take you all the way back to Sowerby Village or Triangle via SoylandTown, Cottonstones, Mill Bank and Hubberton. It’s peaceful, hardly any vehicles and the scenery is stunning.
Many thanks again for the great viewing 👌🏻
That looks like a fantastic route Gordon, I do love riding toward Hebden Bridge and finally a sunny day! Love your local history facts too 🙌
There really is some infrastructure over there in terms of phylons, wind turbines etc. It's a strange set up, and one I'm not entirely happy with. From our area around Macclesfield, Buxton, Lyme Park, we can look over to Scout Moor, Delph, and all the hills around that north east Manchester area, to see nothing but this infrastructure. Yet there is none of this where we are. It would be so interesting to know what the politics was behind the planning permissions. Anyway, that aside, a cracking ride with lots of places and information of interest.
Another great ride, and interesting local history, thanks
Ey up, new here. Watched a few vids and can't help wondering. Are you the voice of the Youtube channel Cycling Highlights? The one that hilariously mocks modern professional cycling.
Love it Glad for u Gordon , Summer is making a guest appearance, We've had good summer here some bad days etc but Make hay while sun shines 🎉🚴🌅love Railway Bridge so old ++
Did u ever get chased by a dog with all teeth showing. Idid pedalled like crazy
Viva la downhill!!
Enjoying the videos Gordon. A Lancashire lad now living in southern Alberta enjoying these glimpses from afar. Keep up the great content and inspiring 50 yr + to get out there🙌🇨🇦
I think you followed part of the fantastic West Yorkshire Cycle Route on the balcony road.