I never eat more filth and sweeties than when I'm on a tour. Especially tent munchings! Fig rolls are a solid favourite for some reason, I never eat them at home. Take care my friend, mark
@JethroJessop
11 ай бұрын
I have things like that. Stuff I cane loads of on rides but never eat at home. Bananas are one of them. And that chunky rye bread
@camperp195
11 ай бұрын
Keep pushing jethro,its hard to climb back up if you are tired and not motivated,you will be ok,its all part of the adventure,looking forward to the next instalment!
@JethroJessop
11 ай бұрын
Absolutely right. All part of the adventure. And I'll give you a spoiler... Day 4 was an absolute blinder and made the whole trip a worthwhile experience. It often pays to push on through the rain just to find the sun on the other side
@aRVeesBlog
11 ай бұрын
wow very interesting experience friend
@JethroJessop
11 ай бұрын
It was indeed. There are all kinds of days and this was one I couldn't really get into 😉
@GrahamAtDesk
11 ай бұрын
Excellent work Jethro. I can relate to crossing Wales at a lower speed than I thought I "should" achieve, enjoyed some shorter days when mind and body flagged, and then hopped on a train in order to make it to the party on time. This is the way.
@JethroJessop
11 ай бұрын
Sounds exactly like this trip. You'll see me jump on a train myself when day 5 comes out ;)
@Alan_s_Channel
11 ай бұрын
Looks like hard work! Fear not, my friend. For soon.. steak.. and ale… and pies.. perhaps all in one. By a fire. A fire with flames in it. The flames with heat in it. The heat with comfort and the promise of dryer socks in it. Init!
@JethroJessop
11 ай бұрын
Bring that on! I'm looking forward to some luxury accommodation and fine, leisurely dinners 😁
@patdunne3277
11 ай бұрын
Cheers Jethro another great video!! The weather gods have not been kind to you. I fear only Alan can save the day!! Do it Jethro summon him😀👍
@JethroJessop
11 ай бұрын
I have a trip lined up with him very soon! The complete opposite of this one - all flat, all BnBs. Luxury :)
@patdunne3277
11 ай бұрын
@@JethroJessop excelent looking forward to seeing it👍
@JethroJessop
11 ай бұрын
@@patdunne3277 I'm working on it :)
@johnbiddal5951
11 ай бұрын
Worry not. We all have those days, even when not riding a cycle against the tidal streams which run down Welsh lanes in the Monsoon Season..Good move, early camp, new energy tomorrow. 👍
@JethroJessop
11 ай бұрын
Its true. Some days you eat the bar, some days the bar eats you and all that. I can forewarn you that tomorrow does indeed prove to be a far far better day :)
@CJ-xv2cw
11 ай бұрын
'Keep on keeping on!' - Jethro
@JethroJessop
11 ай бұрын
Good advice. I will, thank you :)
@kentgreenough75
11 ай бұрын
It looks like those many, many simple hills take a toll. Finland is like that, no steep twisting, switch back roads to the clouds, just a few hills, and then a few more, and a few more…..but heh, you will sleep well tonight! Thanks for another good one.
@JethroJessop
11 ай бұрын
That's exactly it. Lots of the UK seems to be like this. It nearly killed me on the Pennine Bridleway a while back. In this case it was the added spice of bad weather that really did for me though. All good. It's character building 😉
@notquiteultralight1701
11 ай бұрын
You silly goose!! Get back on the right side of the road!😂😂 I was getting excited that you really were summoning Alan with those Haribo!! 🤣🤣
@JethroJessop
11 ай бұрын
No Alan on this one sadly. But fear not, he will be back on your screen soon if all goes to plan!
@Curlew-Corner
11 ай бұрын
Nice film thanks.
@JethroJessop
11 ай бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching 😊
@DanielEarlester
11 ай бұрын
Wales is so hilly that it saps the energy from your legs imperceptibly so I wouldn't be too hard on yourself.
@JethroJessop
11 ай бұрын
It does indeed. Somedays I can rise to the challenge, others not so much. This one was a nice day and I was happy to be out but I just couldn't really be arsed to burn any calories ;)
@davecarter1047
11 ай бұрын
Dude tell me there not Nora battys tights on your head, the thought popped in and now I can't shake it 😊
@JethroJessop
11 ай бұрын
They might be, I didn't catch her name as I grabbed them and peddled away 😉
@DIY-DaddyO
11 ай бұрын
Ah rain, the lubricant of the soul, cleansing away our wows.... No it doesn't... Ride on or rest, it's not a race, just be.
@JethroJessop
11 ай бұрын
I spent many many hours of this trip resting and hiding from the rain. I think on the morning of day two I didn't even get out of my tent till 12 😉
@Ey_up
11 ай бұрын
That's not a spoon...tis the "Wand of Woe"!
@JethroJessop
11 ай бұрын
That one actually turned out really nice. I'll probably put it up on the shop but I dunno if anyone will buy it with a label like that 😉
@Ey_up
11 ай бұрын
@@JethroJessop I might ..
@RoadyPacking-CyclingAdventures
11 ай бұрын
That's the great thing about bike touring is that there's always a plan B if you want it ;-) Looking forward to part 4..... does Jessop bail, or not?
@JethroJessop
11 ай бұрын
Nah, not this time. Day 4 just went live and it's the day that made the whole ride worthwhile 😉
@RoadyPacking-CyclingAdventures
11 ай бұрын
I'll check it out.... sounds like my Dorset and Devon trip last month, hills of pain and rain for the first 3 days then the last 2 were glorious! @@JethroJessop
@JethroJessop
11 ай бұрын
@@RoadyPacking-CyclingAdventures I'm watching them at the moment. Looks like some nice trails but some killer climbing!
@timporter8886
11 ай бұрын
Sorry you weren't feeling it on this stint, but the mere fact you're out there, speaks volumes. As previously mentioned, I'm a fair weather cyclist, so you've more gumption than I, and probably most folk. If I do venture out in this kind of weather, I always make the same mistake. The weather causes the body to require more calories just to deal with the elements, never mind the workload. So I always go to quick easy carbs, like yourself. Chips, sandwiches, chocolate, biscuits and sweets. Those easy carbs produce an insulin response. That sugar/carb high quickly drops, and your energy levels fall off a cliff, and that basically wipes you out. Just like you get sleepy after a big meal, same thing basically. Then on top of that, because it's wet, I fail to keep on top of my hydration and henceforth, my electrolytes. Can you see where I'm going with this!? With the best will and best intentions in the world, I end up heading home early, knackered, and unsatiated! I do it every time in the winter/pants weather. Summertime is so much easier to make better choices..haha..What are your thoughts on this buddy? Totally unrelated subject, everytime I see you wearing your cycling helmet, with the name Bollè written on the side, I childishly want to write an "X" on the end..BollèX..haha..I'm soooo childish! Seeing as you weren't feeling it, this was a good effort, highlighting the challenges of winter bikepacking in a season of capricious weather. So well done! Look forward to the next one, as always. Take care Jethro 😊
@JethroJessop
11 ай бұрын
I can't believe i didn't spot the opportunity to add an X to my helmet logo! My humour must be failing in old age 😉 I'm usually not bad at keeping fed. I always carry various fruit, nuts, snack bars etc to keep a varied intake and I try to take advantage of pubs, chip shops, bakeries etc. Some days it is more about the mind than the body though and it doesn't matter how you eat and drink, the mojo remains weak. This wasn't a bad day, just one I couldn't be bothered with at the time. The day after turned out to be amazing and made the previous hardship all well worth it. Day 4 video coming soon!
@RuggedJohnWoodland
10 ай бұрын
Welcome to the land of rainbows🌈
@JethroJessop
10 ай бұрын
It's more beautiful than I could ever imagine!
@RuggedJohnWoodland
10 ай бұрын
@@JethroJessop bring your unicorn and your flippers
@jeffdziak6455
11 ай бұрын
Oh no! No MOJO!
@JethroJessop
11 ай бұрын
It comes and goes. Fortunately day 4 will see it return in grand style! Video coming soon 🙂
@DavidFlockhart
11 ай бұрын
Your attempts at putting people off bikepacking I suspect will be highly successful.
@JethroJessop
11 ай бұрын
It's an awful pastime, I don't recommend it. Stay home, watch Netflix, you'll be thankful in the long run 😉
@tonypaddler
11 ай бұрын
I see Alan turned up at 2:58 ... 🤔😉😁
@JethroJessop
11 ай бұрын
Alan or Mr. Redman. One or the other is always there to keep me company
@tonypaddler
11 ай бұрын
@@JethroJessop oh good, it's a comforting thought knowing that you travel safe.
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