I have so much respect for your stamina, sense of humour and sense of adventure. I really appreciate the effort you put into producing these video's so that we can all come along on your journey .... Brilliant. Thank you from NSW, Australia
@londoncenturies
Жыл бұрын
Thanks MP, glad you're enjoying the vids and thanks for continuing to watch!
@markwringe2826
Жыл бұрын
I am just astonished that anyone would even conceive of cycling in a single day from Aberdeen to Loch Hourn, let alone manage it - your stamina is mindblowing. And that after a night on the sleeper - nobody sleeps well on that, surely? Not me anyway. You were extremely lucky with weather, wind and midges. As I type this I'm looking out the window across to the mouth of Loch Hourn - and it's so hot this afternoon I thought twice about cycling 2kms to the shop! I certainly wouldn't ever cycle on the A82 or A86. Amaziing video, I'm in awe!
@londoncenturies
Жыл бұрын
"You were extremely lucky with weather, wind and midges" - YES! I was, wasn't I? :) So you're typing that looking at the mouth of Loch Hourn, and I'm typing this back in London - I'm seriously jealous of you where you are right now, I'd ride back in an instant if I could! Put it down to beginner's luck or whatever but those big A roads you mention weren't so bad. Tell you what, though - what is it with the mad motorhome drivers who overtake cyclists on blind bends on the little roads? I saw a couple of drivers coming the other way who had to slam their brakes on to avoid sudden death. Really scary.
@theoptaylor
Жыл бұрын
What a route and what weather! Post the GPX
@londoncenturies
Жыл бұрын
Yes I think I got very lucky there!! You're welcome to grab the GPX off my Strava, it's here: www.strava.com/athletes/418219
@londoncenturies
Жыл бұрын
Here's a link Theo: www.strava.com/activities/9070502858
@thefairweathercyclist6521
Жыл бұрын
This made wonderful viewing. Aberdeen was where I was born and not famed for good weather so you either got lucky or planned well. I made the train journey in reverse when I moved from Scotland to Hertfordshire in the summer of ‘66. Eng had just won the World Cup 😂🎉
@londoncenturies
Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it, thanks for the comment. I'd like to claim credit for the weather because the reputation had reached down here but, like you, I've no idea how I got so lucky. I'll be heading back up to Scotland when I get a chance but not sure currently when that'll be.
@philtucker856
11 ай бұрын
Corker of a trip. I could see how much you enjoyed it. Long old way though. Thx for posting. Your trips are slightly unusual which is great as it gives me ideas; not necessarily your routes but how to think about the routes I could do. Many thx. Great content 🎉
@londoncenturies
11 ай бұрын
Yes, that was a stand-out trip for me. I'm keen to explore more of Scotland, when time and money allow. There were so few other cyclists up there, it felt quite undiscovered. Thanks for the comment!
@trundle_bliss
Жыл бұрын
Stunning scenery and weather. That road across the tops of the moors is cycling heaven!
@londoncenturies
Жыл бұрын
You're not wrong there, Brian! I was a bit amazed that I saw hardly any other cyclists out at all - maybe one or two on day 2. It's a heaven still waiting to be discovered, is what I came away thinking.
@SteveBrill
Жыл бұрын
What stunning scenery. Well done
@londoncenturies
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Steve, thanks for watching
@PunjabiCyclist
Жыл бұрын
Another incredible ride and well captured! you are on a roll having the stamina and fitness to keep going!
@gordonwalker4909
Жыл бұрын
A stunning route. Thanks for another great video.
@londoncenturies
Жыл бұрын
Yep, that was a nice one for sure. I'll make it back there at some point but it's not cheap to get to Scotland from down here, which was partly why I wanted to do a video on it, because I'd been looking at the map and wondering for a very long time so I bet others are doing the same. I've got some ideas for future routes, too...
@davewatt8840
Жыл бұрын
Fabulous video and views we're out of this world. Scotland certainly is a beautiful place. I'm lucky my job takes me all over the Highlands. 👍
@londoncenturies
Жыл бұрын
Dave, this was my first time up there and I was blown away, I'll definitely be back but it's not cheap to get there - do you have any tips? From what I saw, I'll be trying to explore more of the west coast in particular but if you have any recommendations, I'm keen to hear!
@Cobwobbler
Жыл бұрын
That looked a hoot. Show us your camping gear in more detail. You never look like you carry a lot of kit. Really enjoyed the ride along..
@londoncenturies
Жыл бұрын
Nice idea, I'll do that at some point. Thanks! I did loads of riding over the last month or so, now things are falling apart in the house a bit so I'll need to stay home a few weekends before getting back on the road again...
@colinwellman9480
Жыл бұрын
I'm fascinated by the distance you ride in a day, your mental and physical stamina must be tested to the limit. I enjoy watching your rides but realise even if I was much younger it wouldn't be for me. I ride slow and get to know the area rather than ride fast and see it flash past. This isn't a criticism, we all get pleasure from cycling in different ways. Thanks for sharing your trip.
@londoncenturies
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment, Colin. No, I don't think I test myself to the limit at all actually, maybe I'm just used to it by now but there are loads of people out there who ride much further and faster than me. I'm really interested in what you say about speed, and this is definitely something I wonder about. Because you're right, I like the whole world-flashing-past feel (and try to capture something like that, along with the slower bits). But I also wonder about going much, much slower. The other means of transport I really love is canoeing, have you ever tried that? It's fabulous, and really nice and slow (on flat water, at any rate) and you can go for such a long way, carrying food for days if needed. Thanks so much for commenting, happy riding!
@colinwellman9480
Жыл бұрын
@@londoncenturies Thanks for your reply, My comment wasn't critical, more admiration of your efforts. I have canoed and loved it, only day trips never camping though. I was a sailing dinghy sailor. I loved the slowish pace and the silence. Only gave up when I got too slow and creaky to duck under the boom😀.
@oisin_lol
Жыл бұрын
Well, you took the word right out of my mouth 'midges'! I have been planning to cycle from Belfast to Inverness (there is a small boat crossing from Ballycastle to Campbeltown). I'm concerned about the midges. Seems they can be quite intolerable. Great footage and a nice jersey!
@londoncenturies
Жыл бұрын
Ah, you've spotted the ferry from Ballycastle too! Yes, it opens up various possibilities, doesn't it? I've been looking at getting off at Islay and seeing what I can explore up that way but sadly no time for such a trip this year, it's going to have to wait a bit. Midges: I did get a few bites this time, but only when standing around, not when riding at all. I'd have been fine if I'd had a pair of joggers to pull on as soon as I'd stopped. Good luck with your Inverness plan, that sounds great. Thanks for watching.
@tim_berry
Жыл бұрын
"Yeah... great... I'll go this way then" made me chuckle
@londoncenturies
Жыл бұрын
😀 thanks for watching, Tim
@dongxue3909
Жыл бұрын
Wow new 🧢👍
@londoncenturies
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching again! :)
@user-nw3ou7kb2q
Жыл бұрын
Great watching your adventure as always. Thank you for sharing.
@londoncenturies
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Peter!
@Bijou-Bob
Жыл бұрын
Another fabulous adventure with some amazing scenery 👍. I liked the new cap too 😉
@londoncenturies
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Bob, yes the scenery up there was stunning. I'd love to get back there but it's going to have to wait a while because it's not cheap to get there. Happy riding yourself!
@mrmarrow8918
Жыл бұрын
Well done! Interesting to watch
@londoncenturies
Жыл бұрын
Cheers! thanks for watching. Happy riding yourself
@kaffeemitcola6506
Жыл бұрын
That was beautyful. Thanks for sharing this quick but gigantic adventure. The trees where you were attaching your hammock to looked like a mysterious place, like something happend in the ancient times 😃. Its not fair to show so many spots🤩 where the people long for to go😉. Liebe Grüße und danke für das tolle Video🙋♀
@londoncenturies
Жыл бұрын
Yes, that was a pretty special spot, somebody must have planted that circle of trees for a reason like that, there's no other possible explanation. And I loved the way the landscape changed as that tiny road found its way towards the sea. By the end, it felt like the moon or another planet, it was just great. Glad you liked it and thanks for watching again!
@odetocycling
Жыл бұрын
Nice one. Looks like you got really lucky with both weather and midges!
@londoncenturies
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yes, I reckon you’re right there. And with the wind, too. It gave me an appetite to go back for sure. Strange lack of other cyclists up there. Happy riding yourself!
@robmartin1792
Жыл бұрын
Another fantastic vlog👊🏼👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼 really enjoy your adventures. I, also, would like to express my gratitude for you taking the time to share your journey with us!!! Wow, what a beautiful area to cycle through 🚴🏼♂️🚴🏼♂️🚴🏼♂️ views for days. Hey, which carradice bag do you use🤔 is it the same for all of your adventures? Again, Thank you so much. Look forward to the next time you post!! ✌🏼, Rob
@londoncenturies
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Rob, very glad you're enjoying the videos. Saddlebags: I've got two, a big one (not actually Carradice but basically the same thing) and a very big one (made by Carradice). The very big one manages to keep me going for two weeks if I pack light, or can just about squeeze in the sleeping bag/hammock/woolly socks and hat for overnight camp.
@jasonallan2073
9 ай бұрын
I really enjoy watching your videos and I would love to have the time to do this kind of thing. How on earth do you manage to get the time away from family and work (and life in general?) to do so many big rides?
@londoncenturies
9 ай бұрын
Jason you just identified the biggest difficulties. It’s not easy and my family are very understanding (plus my kids are teenagers now and don’t need us around much; and we live in a flat that doesn’t need as much DIY as a house and there’s no garden). But even with all those things I really pushed it this year!!
@ricardomoonbeam8530
Жыл бұрын
I love that Jersey! Where'd ya get it?
@londoncenturies
Жыл бұрын
Hi Ricardo, it's an old one from Rapha, probably getting on for 10 years ago now. It was called a Peace Race Jersey as I recall. Mine's showing its age if you look close up but I like to get my money's worth out of gear so probably a year or two left in it yet.
@michaeldenton2581
Жыл бұрын
Another amazing adventure mate, totally stunning views. On another note, the jersey your wearing by chance do you remember were you purchased it ? Wouldn’t mind getting myself one. Many thanks, and looking forward to your next vlog 👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻
@londoncenturies
Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it Michael. That jersey is quite an old one - 10 years? - and it was from Rapha. It was a 'peace race' edition and the arms unbutton, which is fairly handy.
@michaeldenton2581
Жыл бұрын
@@londoncenturies many thanks
@Ballacks101
Жыл бұрын
What a route. Do you have the GPX file? I have a week off at the end of August and I'm looking for an adventure. That looked about perfect.
@londoncenturies
Жыл бұрын
Sure thing, the GPX files are on Strava as 2 separate rides, link here: www.strava.com/activities/9070502858 Let me know how the ride goes for you Simon
@ricardomoonbeam8530
Жыл бұрын
Hi, What make is that cycling top? The burnt orangey one with sleeve buttons?
@londoncenturies
Жыл бұрын
It's an old Rapha one, Peace Race jersey I think they called it. But it's probably 10 years old or so. I like to get my money's worth out of gear!
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