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The A41 was always unpleasant to cycle down. Nows its so bare of vegitation it seems like the vehicles go even faster.

3:07 got to love how that van driver tells you to get on the cycle path before its even started. What a plank.

They closed that road half a dozen times, sometimes for a week, yet it became a rush job because everytime they closed the road they did bugger all. Yes we saw how beyond looking at their phones and a guy cleaning the road, nothing was being done. No wonder hs2 is costing 4 x times the expected amount.

Really good video. Your inclusion of a commentary and maps so I know what I'm looking at is excellent, too many others covering HS2 don't provide this information. Keep up the good work and thank you 👏

What good were the police , spert from causing nore traffic problems.

Thank you for the update Karl

What a disgraceful mess. It should never have been built.

The amount of land used during the construction is quite staggering. Will it be reinstated to it’s original use once construction is completed?

Thanks for keeping us updated, another great video

Great video - thanks for keeping us up to date.

The WD viaduct doesn't look wide enough for twin tracks!

Hi Karl I was standing on the Ellesborough Road just by where you were filming on Boxing Day. That temporary bridge is quite an impressive structure close up - far more substantial than you would expect for the few cars that use it. I assume construction lorries use the roads along the future track bed .Be interesting to see what happens on the other side towards Small Dean. There must be a huge amount of soil to shift to create the green tunnel. Happy New Year.

Nice 👍 🎉

Great to see that part of the project again, buddy. You did well to get the tunnel portals. You must have got pretty muddy on Kings Lane; it looked rather nasty!

good video _ interesting to see the progress along the route from the north portal _ will you be covering the slide of the Small Dean viaduct when it takes place in 2025 ? _ how does that bridge film from the bike ?_ height & size etc _ looking forward to seeing the postings over the coming months 👏

I like it, am wondering why Green End is so truncated. It’s much longer than the small section that appears.

You spelled viaduct wrong. Great video though, it’s so interesting seeing things from another perspective.

Check out the Swiss "Canton" way of sorting out the "politics" before construction along the entire route begins.

What drone have you got Karl?

Nice 👍 🎉

Considering I used to drive school buses through Granborough several times a week - sometimes twice a day - you'd think I'd remember something distinctive about the village. But I got nuthin'!! About the only thing I can recall is that I used to know a mobile car mechanic who lived there. But I can't even remember his name or whereabouts in the village any more. Doesn't matter though, it's still a gorgeous part of the world to live in, and thanks for reminding me of that Karl.

Always a billy-bonus when I get to see my old home of 30 years ago on one of your vids bud! I'm slightly addicted to an american sawmill operator's YT channel, and he commonly leaves logs on the ground for a year or two before putting putting them through his mill. So I don't think we can read much into their being left there at the moment. It would be an horrendous waste of good timber if they leave them to rot forever though.

Thank You Karl. Have a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year

PS - frustrating that instead of safer traffic separation for cyclists (as is more common in Europe) we get painted white lines here...

Thanks Karl. Is the date in the title of this video (9th Nov) an accident?

Hello from Finland! Never been to Britain, and will probly never use this roads, but been invested in process quite a while! Very important for me that everybody has a chance to travel easily, safely and confortably, without needing to use a car. But still making smart infra for those who need car/truck for their travels. But as many have said, that bike/walkway feels unsafe and not very nice. Could have easily made bit more room to plant trees between cars and people. When trees get bigger, not only are they more pleasing for the eye, they block the noise little bit AND make road feel more safe. It is not 1970's anymore nor is it car-centric USA.

Excellent work 👍 I didn't realise how vast the Solar Farm near Marsh was ! How about some footage of the new SEALR scheme ?

They need the crash barrier 🚧 next to the road / cycle lane

Blue structures look like water or gas pipes. Hopefully they'll leave the cut trees next to the '30mph' bridge in situ to part mitigate the vast ecological damage, such as the vast badger set they unlawfully buried.

Great vids as always. Is it not too far to get to Calvert, the EWR interchange and the "bat cave"?

Very irritating 'music' Karl, please abandon use of this. 😞

Karl, thanks for the videos, I only wish you produced a few more from Quainton on up to Calvert. I persuaded 'The Boy' to do that. It was a while ago. I did appreciate the recent drone flight up to Quainton railway. But please, the incinerator and the BBOWT area south of the incinerator. Looking to see what is happening to save the bats and if any work is being done for unloading rubbish at the incinerator from the old line.

Just another law breaking pedal cyclists riding on the footpaths.

Thanks for all the work you have put in this year making and putting up so many videos, particularly the HS2 updates and unlike some others out there, you focus on interesting parts long enough for us to see what's going on. Happy Christmas.

Happy Christmas and a great New Year to you and yours Karl and thanks for all the interesting video's

Enjoyed all the content, happy Christmas & hope you find a new rewarding job soon. Thanks & keep the vlogs coming.

Come on you locals, press the Subscribe button, where else will you get all this HS2 information and video coverage. Brilliant work Karl, love it all.

I forgot to thank those of you who have supported my channel in the way of using Super Thanks or Buy Me A Coffee. It is much appreciated. As I said in the video, I am currently out of work so any extra money coming in is a great help 🙂

Thank you for all the hard work and effort you put into your superb videos. I really enjoy them.The canal rides ones i found particularly enjoyable. All the very best to you for 2025.

Hi Karl, I’ve been enjoying your vids of late with your HS2 coverage and your drone footage over our villages too! I live locally so know your locations well. As a retired photographer (only from the business) I’m now produce a variety of videos for my TH-cam channel on subjects that interest me. Anyway, you’re certainly producing some quality material and your channel I’m sure will grow quickly. So, I look forward to seeing more from you in 2025. Meanwhile Happy Christmas 👍👍 Oh, I’ve subbed by the way!

Thanks for some lovely videos, particularly like the village one’s, looking forward to more in 2025 especially around the Missenden area. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. 🍻

Happy Christmas Karl, I've thoroughly enjoyed your videos this year and look forward to more in 2025.

Merry Christmas Karl! Thank you for great content 😎👍🏻

I've been really enjoying your channel and looking forward to more content in 2025. Happy Christmas and hope you get sorted with the job situation soon.

I'm always impressed with people like you, who can sit and talk to a camera (or audience) for several minutes without hesitation repetition or deviation. It's a talent I'd love to possess. I'd be stumbling after about ten seconds, so well done! Thanks for all you do. Have a great Christmas buddy.

Merry Christmas 🎉🎉

Thanks for the videos, Karl. Merry Christmas!