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Hiya, the last bit (200m+) was indeed a very steep with big boulders and I remembered just parking my bike by the abandoned small house before the descent. Might be able to pull it off on a hike-a-bike with a good set of brakes, fatter tyres and lighter load if you wanna stay down there for a little longer. I do know Cyclery Woods Sunday cycle group visits Chapmans Pool often on their dreamy 2-wheel steeds. I can imagine hard core mountain bikers would have had a good time on that last descent. ;)

Oh gosh, the last unplanned trip back to Ashford must be a leg stretch! I have always been using Google maps for navigation as they tend to suggest national cycle routes for the journey instead of the A roads. I know many riders has cycle computers but I don't think I'm at at level yet. Google maps serves me well and I get a better overview of my travel. Strava recording is nice to have a look at route in the end but does suck up some battery. I tend to just leave the GPS on and switch off my data etc.

@@tadwenture Actually the leg from Canturbury to Ashford was really peaceful and scenic. Lots of nature. I'm thinking of doing this route again soon and improving on it. Now just to schedule it around work. What do you work as? Does it allow you much free time to explore? Cheers!

@@kitsilanomusician2669 Back then I was working as an Engineer, and just so happened the weather was warm on a weekend hence the impromptu trip down south for 24 hrs. As the daylight is longer at this time of the year, this last minute plan sort of works. I'm now working as a bike courier in Bristol, which I struggle to find the time and physical strength to do trips like this anymore. Still possible but maybe less distance.

Hey Alex...yes if you keep following the Canal route to Waterbeach, you'll come across the canal lock gate, and you can continue the short off road on the opposite and (turn right then left) after that instead of turning left towards Horningsea. The rest is free for you to explore! 🙌

@@tadwenture Thank you!

Haha...don't 'finish' yet at those countries! You can continue your journey at Spain and France! Weymouth is tiny compared to them, although I did have a blast sleeping under the stars listening to the wave by the cliff. 🙃

Yea, it was incredibly tight that the high pitch rub became prominent and frequent in the first place. I had to tweak/deform it over the first couple of months and finally settled down in peace. Not ideal to go through muddy cake terrain too. Otherwise, it has served Wen well on many wet days! ☺

Thanks, bud. For a 24 hrs overnight stay - yes I reckon the route is achievable. I started by journey late afternoon. If you began earlier during the day, I reckon you can venture deeper into Kent Downs before heading towards south. There are plenty of farm and forest to bivvy in the downs. Or if you are brave enough, bivvy by the cliff and wake up to sun rise! I recommend cycling via North Down Wye cycle path towards Dover. The last bit along the top of the cliff is beautiful.

@@tadwenture Thanks for the reply. I had a go at mapping the route. Does this look ok to you? > maps.app.goo.gl/rRZuVpjQzb4P8Cf6A

@@CRsVideoVaults Heya, sorry I had missed your reply on this. I had a look at your route, I don't remember cycling along the A-road in the beginning but more towards inland. I dragged the the first quarter towards the inland which I think is less stressful and more peaceful. Otherwise, the rest of the route looks good! Some steep climb before heading up to Dover cliff that's for sure...haha maps.app.goo.gl/Mf16oJ8HtDA5niLv6

We will cross the border one day, Ljana! :) will definitely get in touch when we visit Brussel 🙌

Hiya, I have been using an old model of Fujifilm X-T2 for my stills and footage. It has been 5 years and still going strong, although the video quality is starting to go grainy a little after so much abuse during trips.

@@tadwenture great!!! Quality seems great!!!

Yaaas, that's the bike I built for her. I added the mudguards/fenders and pannier rack to make it adventure ready! 🤗😉🤗

Lol....your hometown is beautiful indeed! I wanna explore every single inch of it 😎

Awww...thank you for your kind words, Antonia. 🤗 Glad that you enjoyed it! I enjoyed producing this one too as the music felt very touching and somehow reflects the scenery and the journey that we have been through. I haven't been putting my photos out there as much as I would like to, but yes thank you for the encouragement!📸

Так, це правда! Ми пережили це одного разу пару тижнів тому.😆

Haha, I purposely put it between the two doors to make it symmetrical! 😉 It is a standing bike holder, the make is from Lifeline. Not sure if they produce it anymore as I struggle to find it on the internet.

Thank you!

No worries man, there are tutorial videos out there that you can refer to for each part assembling, so it is worth giving it a go! 😊 Just need a little patience to do the research and sourcing some tools for the job. If things don't align, there are always room for tweaking, but come with patience I guess...I made many mistakes with this build too which caused me time, but I learnt a life long lesson!

I know right! lot's of hills as well, we never know what's coming around the hedges.🫣

Awww...maybe she feels unsafe to be riding around town? Perhaps start with bringing her to a cafe ride through safer lanes eg bus lane, country lane with lesser distractions..who knows she might get addicted to riding a bike!