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We cycled 50 MILES to a remote TREEHOUSE
Slap bang in the middle of Wiltshire, in the south west of England, is an inconspicuous farm track that leads to a hidden paradise - a treehouse, suspended in the air, supported only by the tree canopies that surrounds it.
Miles from the nearest village, pub and even shop, it was the perfect destination for me and my oldest friend to spend a few nights in nature and away from the hustle and bustle of our busy city lives.
Over a warm July weekend - with the treehouse miles from the nearest train station and inaccessible by car - me and my best mate packed our gear into bikepacking bags and jumped on our bikes, cycling the 50 miles from Bristol to our treehouse home for the weekend.
Our route took us down the Bristol to Bath cycle path, along the Kennet & Avon Canal, and through the stunning lanes through Devizes towards Marden. We also explored the beautiful, historic Avebury Henge and Stone circle, and enjoyed a much-needed weekend in nature spent round the campfire.
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Find out more about Puckshipton Treehouse on Canopy & Stars: www.canopyandstars.co.uk/britain/england/wiltshire/treehouse-at-puckshipton/puckshipton-treehouse
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Music:
T Sharpe - On Board A Ninety-Eight
T Sharpe - The Whitby Lad
T Sharpe - Bonny Light Horseman
All songs taken from album 'Hartlepool Historic Quay', available now on Bandcamp: tsharpe.bandcamp.com/album/hartlepool-historic-quay
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GORGEOUS ride in London's BIGGEST forest
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Join me on a stunning autumnal morning as I explore a brand new gravel route, heading out into the glorious colours of London's biggest forest... this might be my new favourite gravel ride in London! This route into Epping Forest, starting in north east London and heading into Essex, was featured by Red Bull as one of London's best routes to explore on a gravel bike - and it didn't disappoint. ...
How many London parks can I cycle to in ONE DAY?!
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As an unfit, part-time cyclist who struggles for motivation, I decided to get myself out the door and onto the bike by taking on a silly cycling challenge: how many London parks could I ride my bike to in one single day? For this ride I was joined by my friend Rainier aka the @avocado.cyclistas I cycled from south east to south west, through central London and over into east - in search of park...
He accidentally RAN to WINDSOR (so I cycled it!)
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In the cult British TV comedy Peep Show, there's an episode where the character Super Hans - a chaotic schemester with a taste for drugs and boozing - accidentally runs to Windsor. As luck would have it, the distance between the block of flats in Croydon where Peep Show was set and the centre of Windsor is almost exactly 26 miles - aka the distance of a marathon - and so an idea was born. On a ...
9 FACTS about cycling kit you NEED to hear
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The cycling apparel industry is in CRISIS. From greenwashing and poor working conditions to a lack of innovation and never-ending sales. How have we ended up here? And does it have to be this way? Ed Bartlett is the founder of Kostüme - an innovative cycling kit brand rejecting the norms of the fashion industry in an attempt to make change for the better. Ed busts a load of myths, shares some s...
Cutting out the nonsense
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Sometimes as a London cyclist you simply can't be bothered with the suburbs - the slow residential roads, the endless traffic lights, and the impatient drivers who wish you didn't exist. The solution is simple - get a train through it and cut out all the nonsense! Join me and Trev on a scenic, speedy and - most importantly - extremely flat ride from Paddock Wood in Kent, Nonsense chat, big tune...
Bikepacking Bliss: Norfolk, The Long Way Round
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On the east coast of England, around 100 miles north east of London, is the historic county of Norfolk. Famous for its flat terrain and its stunning countryside, as well as its historic cities and seaside towns, it's an ideal destination for hiking and bikepacking. And, with its miles of disused train lines now converted to walking and cycling paths, it's a particularly appealing option for tho...
This is why we do it.
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This is why we do it.
BIKEPACKING set-up and UPGRADES for 2024
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BIKEPACKING set-up and UPGRADES for 2024
Making new friends (and making them wait!)
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Making new friends (and making them wait!)
Escaping the city for brand new roads!
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Escaping the city for brand new roads!
London to the coast: a bikepacking overnighter
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London to the coast: a bikepacking overnighter
I forgot to tell him it was a 100km ride...
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I forgot to tell him it was a 100km ride...
I don't know how we got round this unscathed...
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I don't know how we got round this unscathed...
Meet Kostüme: the cycling brand taking a new approach
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Meet Kostüme: the cycling brand taking a new approach
12 miles, 3 hills, 2 broken boys - can we finish the Old Sarum Way?
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12 miles, 3 hills, 2 broken boys - can we finish the Old Sarum Way?
6 STRANGE and UNIQUE places to cycle in LONDON
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6 STRANGE and UNIQUE places to cycle in LONDON
We hiked 40 miles in 3 days: The Old Sarum Way (part 2)
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We hiked 40 miles in 3 days: The Old Sarum Way (part 2)
In Search of London gravel...
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In Search of London gravel...
Hiking historic English countryside: The Old Sarum Way
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Hiking historic English countryside: The Old Sarum Way
first 100km ride on the CAAD13
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first 100km ride on the CAAD13
dream London bike ride with mates
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dream London bike ride with mates
6 bargain bikepacking accessories from Decathlon
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6 bargain bikepacking accessories from Decathlon
Bikepacking and camping on the outskirts of London
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Bikepacking and camping on the outskirts of London
2 mates ride Kent's FLATTEST route?
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2 mates ride Kent's FLATTEST route?
Bikepacking STUNNING Suffolk countryside
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Bikepacking STUNNING Suffolk countryside
a £2,300 MISTAKE?! Cannondale CAAD13 first impressions
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a £2,300 MISTAKE?! Cannondale CAAD13 first impressions
BEST alloy bike ever? Unboxing 2023 Cannondale CAAD13
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BEST alloy bike ever? Unboxing 2023 Cannondale CAAD13
Ellis & Jakey Go Cycling
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the WORST driving habits (according to cyclists)
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the WORST driving habits (according to cyclists)

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  • @nickjones7737
    @nickjones7737 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Any info on booking the tree house? I'm in Bristol and looks ideal.

  • @stevenrobertson3604
    @stevenrobertson3604 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Cyclists pay zero funds to fix our roads etc but they're the first to make videos and moan about it 😂 the hypocrisy of them cyclists is astonishing. Start oaying your way and also start by having a road test so 90% of you cyclists can actually use the road safely then we talk till then stfu and stay on your lane 😂

    • @floof6896
      @floof6896 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      cyclists pay taxes, car drivers pay no taxes. thats why all cars should be banned.

    • @floof6896
      @floof6896 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      😂😂😂 better cycling infrastructure benefits everyone, what are you even moaning about 😂😂 dont get mad when we bike on the main road 😂😂😂 bikes are faster than cars thats why youre mad 😂😂😂 cars cause more accidents and deaths because theyre so big and fat 😂😂😂 get fitter btw

  • @porfiriacalderon4014
    @porfiriacalderon4014 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I noticed that when a parked car is close to a car on the road the driver is more precausesious .to put a bike lane on the parking side is a good idea. Police can use lane for pursuits.

  • @strawhousepig
    @strawhousepig หลายเดือนก่อน

    There's a perfectly good gutter right there! Get in it and get out of **my** way. -drivers usually

  • @GhostX42
    @GhostX42 หลายเดือนก่อน

    After 1 Year, would you upgrade to carbon wheels? i've seen the ultegrad from shimano, which seem to have a good price/performance thing, how you see that?

  • @IsmailK.S-x6h
    @IsmailK.S-x6h หลายเดือนก่อน

    👍👍🇳🇪🇳🇪♥️♥️ Kerala South India

  • @nichollsgg121
    @nichollsgg121 หลายเดือนก่อน

    💯💯👍👍🚩🚩Cardiff South Wales!!

  • @PierreAlainMaire
    @PierreAlainMaire หลายเดือนก่อน

    Almost DEMONETIZED by the MACARENA ! Lovely video of TWO GUYS, with PEAS on the TABLE and a WHITE HORSE. No wonder David was flying with 45° handlebars flare 😆 well done ! When you cycle by a henge, is that called rock'n'roll ? Nice knife and music 😉

    • @JakeMay
      @JakeMay หลายเดือนก่อน

      Cheers PAM. That Victorinox shot was especially for you. Shocking henge joke 🤣 Heyyyy Macarena

  • @davebarrett2355
    @davebarrett2355 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ..the same way as you pronounce divided :)

    • @JakeMay
      @JakeMay หลายเดือนก่อน

      Useful! Although can't even remember if that means I'm right or David's right. I'll claim me 😂

  • @IsmailK.S-x6h
    @IsmailK.S-x6h หลายเดือนก่อน

    👍👍❤❤🇮🇳🇮🇳 Kerala South India

  • @asifikram5749
    @asifikram5749 หลายเดือนก่อน

    did this on 25mm road slicks the other day - very sketchy lol

    • @JakeMay
      @JakeMay หลายเดือนก่อน

      😂 it was slippier enough on my 40mm gravelly boys

  • @deano-uv6dr
    @deano-uv6dr หลายเดือนก่อน

    My type of video, cycling and visiting pubs . Awesome

  • @ianbarker1959
    @ianbarker1959 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice video. I occasionally pedal around London parks. Never done Bushey Park. I'll add it to my list.

    • @JakeMay
      @JakeMay หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! Bushy is very nice, my shots of it didn't do it justice - lots of deer to see and space to explore

  • @PixieDixie-r5v
    @PixieDixie-r5v หลายเดือนก่อน

    Epping Forest is a very beautiful place, I think was the King Henry the V hunting ground. But is my cyling ground! love it! Also, Essex is great place for cycling.

    • @JakeMay
      @JakeMay หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes I love Essex for road cycling too... Much flatter than Kent, perfect for me 😅

  • @ARBIS-19-70
    @ARBIS-19-70 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m lucky to live near this beautiful forest so always take rides through it and stopping at high beech is a must where you have a pub and a few places to eat tea coffee ice cream etc

    • @JakeMay
      @JakeMay หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sounds great, will have to check it out next time

  • @seant666
    @seant666 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My home roads/paths.

  • @kevinsaward2005
    @kevinsaward2005 หลายเดือนก่อน

    walthamstow is east london not north,

    • @JakeMay
      @JakeMay หลายเดือนก่อน

      Agree to disagree

    • @kevinsaward2005
      @kevinsaward2005 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@JakeMay there is no disagree mate. i was born in the stow and the postcode is e17

    • @JakeMay
      @JakeMay หลายเดือนก่อน

      Presuming I said north east London not north London. If I said north that is definitely wrong

  • @syknowland3902
    @syknowland3902 หลายเดือนก่อน

    took me a minute, a clean bike is good bike

    • @JakeMay
      @JakeMay หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think I didn't explain this video very well 😅 I went on a bikepacking trip from Bristol but am so forgetful that my friend had to send my toothbrush back to me in the post 😂

    • @syknowland3902
      @syknowland3902 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@JakeMay I literally thought it was a toothbrush for cleaning gunk out fo the chain, and a candle for waxing it. 😅O well, a clean bike is also .. a good bike though.

  • @benloten7182
    @benloten7182 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What’s the sat nav you’re using?

    • @JakeMay
      @JakeMay หลายเดือนก่อน

      I use a Wahoo Elemnt Bolt (v1) - have had it for four years and find it really reliable and easy to use

  • @Jlocko67
    @Jlocko67 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ha I ride those paths a lot, you should mention there are a few brutal short sharp climbs as well as a few hair-raising descents.

    • @JakeMay
      @JakeMay หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think I must have got lucky on this specific route and missed those!

  • @Elaiden
    @Elaiden หลายเดือนก่อน

    My biggest pet peave is with a bikelane next to a walkway, and then suddenly, for no reason, they just switch sides with each other. It happens a lot in my city and i just can't wrap my head around the stupidity.

  • @andrewharris1837
    @andrewharris1837 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow so many cyclists in London these days but cycle lanes which we don't have here in Spore so often get run down by Mercedes drivers here😮

    • @JakeMay
      @JakeMay หลายเดือนก่อน

      There's some good infrastructure here now, and the sheer number of cyclists forces the drivers to take care I think. Plus the 20mph speed limit! Still work to do, far too many people still choose to drive

  • @PierreAlainMaire
    @PierreAlainMaire หลายเดือนก่อน

    Glorious video and path !

    • @JakeMay
      @JakeMay หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glorious!!

  • @tomhaining
    @tomhaining หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have that Albion ls jersey / gilet combo too🤝

    • @JakeMay
      @JakeMay หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's a strong combo

  • @IsmailK.S-x6h
    @IsmailK.S-x6h หลายเดือนก่อน

    👍👍🇮🇳🇮🇳❤❤ Kerala South India

  • @MasPatrick
    @MasPatrick หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have been watching your vlog since I was a in Doha 3 years ago, its always interesting to see gloomy UK, and one thing that I noticed, you were enjoying your route, instead of speeding, cheers

    • @JakeMay
      @JakeMay หลายเดือนก่อน

      Very gloomy lately! First sun today in a week. And yes definitely not going fast 😂 thanks 👍

  • @avocado.cyclist
    @avocado.cyclist หลายเดือนก่อน

    9:38 - HAHAHAHAHA!! lol

    • @JakeMay
      @JakeMay หลายเดือนก่อน

      Cursed 😅

  • @avocado.cyclist
    @avocado.cyclist หลายเดือนก่อน

    Man! I wish I could have joined you

    • @JakeMay
      @JakeMay หลายเดือนก่อน

      Future gravel adventures to follow!

  • @stevemullin1195
    @stevemullin1195 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Get 2 feed bags that attaches to your drop bars and stem to hold your water bottles, then get you a full frame bag to get more storage for your gear.

    • @JakeMay
      @JakeMay 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Would be a good option for bigger trips! How easy is it to still ride on the tops?

  • @samuele5931
    @samuele5931 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think upgrading to a Buff beanie and an Abus lock is more advisable. Not much more money but something you will likely to use also outside of adventures, so they will quickly be more cheap IMHO.

    • @JakeMay
      @JakeMay 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the tip. Do buff beanies look much different?

    • @samuele5931
      @samuele5931 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @ they can be used also as scarf and in my opinions look better. You should check them out.

  • @harrywaugh1036
    @harrywaugh1036 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This made me so excited to come back to UK

    • @JakeMay
      @JakeMay 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you my mate

  • @syknowland3902
    @syknowland3902 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Avacado cheated you out of those coffee's, asi heard he was late as well, can't be later than late. Good going for circuit, but I bet you could add another 5 or more parks if you would of went north to Hampstead heath, then over to Hackney Marshes and QE park. We know you got it in you.

    • @JakeMay
      @JakeMay 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Great point actually! I'll bring it up next time I see him 😂 I probably cycled past about 5 parks without evening realising it. Cheers!

    • @avocado.cyclist
      @avocado.cyclist 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hahahaha woah woah...don't lie Jake..we were both late..and you were just later (got it on vid 😂😂😂) 😂😂😂 Jake Trying to lie some more haha

    • @JakeMay
      @JakeMay 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @avocado.cyclist I've never lied in my life!!! 😯

    • @avocado.cyclist
      @avocado.cyclist 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @JakeMay hahahaha another lie right there 😂😂

  •  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    why dont you use a bikerack and panniers? way easier to pack and unpack...

    • @JakeMay
      @JakeMay 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I don't want pannier racks on my bike all year round

    •  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@JakeMay maybe have a look at ortlieb Quickrack if no mounting points are available. on the other hand: your bike has mountain points and it is 4 screws only... :-)

  • @bromptinowner763
    @bromptinowner763 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    They're TOKEN (an excuse) for a bike lane, just painting a white line in the kerbs that everyone but bikes ignore

  • @shirileewebb
    @shirileewebb 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i miss riding around london town !

  • @avocado.cyclist
    @avocado.cyclist 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    also bro you been pronouncing my name wrong.. it should be pronounce as H-A-N-D-S-O-M-E hahha ;-)

  • @avocado.cyclist
    @avocado.cyclist 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    we did some serious Junk Miles that day ! hahha

    • @JakeMay
      @JakeMay 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      100k of junk 😂

  • @PierreAlainMaire
    @PierreAlainMaire 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very enjoyable London Parks Grand Tour 👍 How was the coffee ? Well done for the 100km !

    • @JakeMay
      @JakeMay 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I've managed to escape the coffee fine so far 😈

  • @PierreAlainMaire
    @PierreAlainMaire 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Leeeedoh ! 😛

  • @simonburns102
    @simonburns102 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Rode this on Tuesday, Paddington to shoreham via the river Wey. Great route.

    • @JakeMay
      @JakeMay 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ah didn't realise you could join it all the way to Paddington! How did you find that section of the route out to Guildford?

  • @jooproos6559
    @jooproos6559 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yes!When you are a minister off the roads in your country and you are cycle friendly,then do it the right and only way.Make a proper cycle lane and not just a tiny lane on the normal road!Off course we in the Netherlands are years ahead off the other countries,but that doesn't mean you can invent lanes who are better,because we have years and years experimenting with those. You must do it the right way or don't do anything.If your voters allow it..🤣🤣

  • @m8comppPMP
    @m8comppPMP 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So underratted pin me!

  • @pegasusgalaxy68
    @pegasusgalaxy68 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bikes make any excuse and this is not all lanes...l only a small percentage and not forever.... complain complain complain. Omfg

    • @JakeMay
      @JakeMay 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Shut up

    • @floof6896
      @floof6896 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      then dont complain when we ride o nthe main road 😂

  • @geoffreybarnard1712
    @geoffreybarnard1712 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well done David, and well done Jake for filming and providing some support on the way round. I also ran and throughly enjoyed it. Bring on next year

  • @heyitsdanyarly
    @heyitsdanyarly 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is class

  • @bobbyfunkhouse
    @bobbyfunkhouse 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great effort David, and thanks for the pint too!

    • @JakeMay
      @JakeMay 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nice to meet you mate! Quality effort on the fancy dress and the 3D printed trophy!

  • @chaznips
    @chaznips 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Pretty sure I recognise one of the runners. Seen him gobbing off around town in a Swindon shirt, going on about Oxford United being a bunch of C****.

    • @JakeMay
      @JakeMay 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😂 all that running away from Oxford United fans must be how he's so fast at the marathon

  • @avocado.cyclist
    @avocado.cyclist 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    LOOL and the deer convo! haha

  • @avocado.cyclist
    @avocado.cyclist 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    bro this is cool!

    • @JakeMay
      @JakeMay 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Cheers bro ❤️

  • @PierreAlainMaire
    @PierreAlainMaire 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fun idea 😄👍🏻

    • @JakeMay
      @JakeMay 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Cheers PAM!