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Thanks, Brian. I suppose I could have gone further on from the severn bridge remains to get there as well. I didn’t look much further from the dock side as I came across a lot of no unauthorised access signs and no cycling, mostly because of heavy vehicles I think. That would be quite a sight to see the tall ships coming in and sailing up the canal!

Thanks, Ian. So many places I wouldn't have seen without a bike. Much appreciated ☺️🚴🏻‍♀️

Thanks. All done on new videos.

I don’t think it’s an official cycle route, it’s very steep and short so not really much to cycle on its own. I’ve seen horses there but whether it’s actually bridleway. I assumed it was but im not 100% sure. A better place is probably Llantrisant forest on the other side of the valley. Lots of cycle trails on a small forestry hill to explore.

Thanks very much! ☺️🚴‍♀️

Aw thanks very much. Thanks for ‘getting it’. ☺️🚴🏻‍♀️ really appreciated.

Thanks, David. That’s really kind ☺️

Yes, that bit going south away from Bath towards the aqueduct is pretty rough on a mountain bike let alone a Brompton! You did well ☺️🚴‍♀️ Thanks very much, appreciated.

Thanks, Simon. Much appreciated!

Yeah, that’s me. Thanks ☺️🎹

@@MadisonTen wow, you a very talented Lady. Do you teach?

Haha, you're so wrong 🤣 No, I don't teach. I'm self taught so would probably pass on bad habits I'm sure.

@@MadisonTen bad habits ok with me ! Only talents I had was sport. I enjoy watching your travels all your interests are very similar to mine x

Insanity! ☺️ Bet it was worth it for the snowy view though.

@@MadisonTen terrific view strange seeing helicopters flying 100’s ft below xx

Sounds brilliant, especially avoiding the hills, haha. They can really test a day out on a bike ☺️

Well done! I loved seeing Dawlish and the iconic seaside railway. I'll have to go again.

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Thank you very much, Paul! Yes you’re not that far away. ☺️ Bromptons are great for what they’re made for. I believe they do slightly more off road versions or may be it’s an upgrade with wider chunky tyres/wheels and more gears. Pretty sure I’ve seen videos on them. I’m not sure how practical that would be and whether you need it? Still, I’m sure you get many miles in 🚴🏻‍♀️☺️ Yes, I have a couple of places in Cornwall in my ideas notebook, potentially one of them will be next year. Yes I like that my bike will do most terrains. Not as light as having a road bike of course. It’s a Specialized Rockhopper Sport from 2019 with 29” wheels. They change the design a little and the equipment each year. There are four models, Sport, Comp, Elite and Expert at various price points. Let me know if you need to know anything else. Good luck in your next ride 🚴🏻‍♀️

@MadisonTen Thanks so much for your reply. I shall have a serious look at the models mentioned. I'm missing out on some amazing cycling routes by having just the Brompton. And yes, you can upgrade the bike. There's a company I believe up north that will do a new rear triangle, new front forks etc so you can fit 20" fat wheels. Only problem is it's cheaper to buy a different bike more suited to the terrain. As for your cornish outings. One route you must consider because There's nothing quite like it anywhere. And that's from Sennen cove to St Ives. The coastal road is absolutely amazing. Thanks again. 😊

Yes, Bromptons are an expensive hobby 🤭 it’s good to have the right tool for the right job. I’d like a gravel bike but I don’t think I could justify the cost right now. Thanks for the suggestion. I love the look of st Ives. Ticks a lot of boxes ☺️ Any time.

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Hi Patrick, it’s a Specialized Rockhopper Sport from 2019 with 29” wheels. I believe they change the design and equipment each year slightly. They do 4 models, Sport, Comp, Elite and Expert (in that order from entry level to higher end I think but check). It looks like the 2025 models are out which means 2024 models might be on discount, Late August to Sept seems to be a good time for that kind of deal.

Of course. While cycling I use a GoPro Hero 12 Black, for footage not on the bike I use an IPhone 15 Pro Max. I also use GoPro Hero Session 4 for shots around the bike, rear facing footage and underwater footage (though the 12 will do that too). Videos from before Jan 2024 I used the Go Pro 4 as my main cycle camera and a Samsung S8 for footage not on the bike. Anything else, feel free to ask. 🎥📸

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Thanks, Sheila! Yes the sailing did look really good. Well, never say never but I do suffer terrible travel sickness unless things are really flat. I was even hyper aware of the ferry moving while docked 🤭 but you never know. Shame you had to give it up but 15 years is a good run. Thanks, you too!

Usually alcohol or acetone and a cotton ball. I don’t do it very often, usually only if I think the discs may have been contaminated during servicing.

It’s surprising how many people you get to say hello to along the way. Not so much on the remote trails ☺️🚴🏻‍♀️ thanks, Richard.

Shillingstone was so lovely and the people so nice. Never too late to have a go at steam train driving? 🤔 what do you think? ☺️

@@MadisonTen great idea can you do it from Bitton,shillistone or Minehead ? xx

I’ve no idea. I’ve never looked into it. I suspect the options are either pay for an experience day or train to be a driver (pun not intended) and volunteer at a heritage railway, but I imagine the opportunities are thin.

@@MadisonTen I suspect there are several places to try. Just keeping a look out. Your journeys one place to follow, I reckon you like trains too. xx

Aw thanks, Simon. That’s very kind! 🚴🏻‍♀️

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it. It’s nice to have a relaxing ride. 🚴🏻‍♀️

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Totally fooled 🤭 my head was saying, these notes aren’t in piano order, why are 3 chimes the same note! And then I noticed the words behind them. Lol. Just waving to being on the tv ☺️

Perfect replication of a British Summer of the 1980s ☺️ Thanks, Mike!

Thanks, Jeff. Yes, shame but make the best with what you have kind of day and made day one all the more special.

@@MadisonTen yes, what a difference in the two days.

Gone like many pubs I suspect? I've only been on the quay side once about 15+ years ago. I don't remember much other than the huge current going out between the quay and the bank. I think the tide was going out.

Hope you have a great time, Richard. I haven't been there since I was little but a possibility some time. I think it might be quite hilly there and I don't know what it's like for cycle trails so you might be doing the right thing ☺️🚶

@@MadisonTen thanks Madison. I’m there 6th - 20th Sept can’t wait xx

Well of course! 😄 To be fair, it was mainly because it was all lycra based clothing. It doesn't crease and easier to get all the air out. My cotton t-shirt got folded and put in my back pack. That would make an interesting experiment, can I get in as much folded clothes and stuffed? 🧐 Thanks, Joe!

Thanks for answering hun. I am old school so everything would have to be folded. O.c.d. alert. Looks like we are having a good day bad day kind of summer. Hope you enjoy the rest of the year before it starts to get cooler. ❤​@@MadisonTen

Hehe, you know me too well. Thanks! ☺️🙏🏻

The hotel was ok but it is a bare basics place. It’s economical and accepts bikes in the room which is the main thing. Yes I liked Bournemouth, especially the sea front in the morning. I would love to go running along there. There was a little bit of trouble on the second evening between the pier and the park but a whole load of police turned up and sorted that out.

@@MadisonTen 👍🏼glad they did

Thanks, Keith. Free train travel! Now I could do with some of that 🤭 I think you’ll get some riding if you feel the urge.

Thanks! For this film i used a GoPro Hero Session 4 for the cycling and a Samsung S8 mobile phone for all the other footage. The newer films (everything since January this year) I use a Go Pro Hero 12 for the cycling and an iPhone 15 for the other footage. I still use the GoPro 4 for some bits.

Thanks very much. I really liked the gravel trail, very satisfying ride and lovely scenery.

I'm really surprised even with the new commuter/metro trains they're not designing in large spaces given the need to get more people commuting. I'm guess it's down to cost and gains. Thanks, David! ☺️

Thanks, Tony! The weather makes all the difference doesn't it. 🚴🏻‍♀️ ☀️

@@MadisonTenit certainly does, nothing more demoralising than cycling in the pouring rain,

Definitely try it if you can. Such a rewarding place to ride and can pick and choose which bit and how far you'd like to go.

Thanks so much! It was really nice and not as challenging as I thought it might be, so very pleasant. Working on pt 2 ☺️

@@MadisonTen Some of the woodlands did remind me of something out of a fantasy movie! Perfect weather conditions. The beaches and train bits were cool as well 🏖🚅