I agree with your tips, they're spot on. I would only add one thing - know how to change your tube, and have the tools to do it (levers, pump, tube). If you don't know how to change a tube, maybe someone passing by can help, but you'll need to have a tube and such.
Know how to replace your tube... Don't rely on others... They May Never Be Any Others... Don't Disrupt, Impose On Others Time on Their Journey or Ride...
Most important, have an accessory that is able to call for help on its own if you crash (Apple Watch can do that, some Garmins do, etc) Wear bone conduction headphones so you can listen to podcasts/music while hearing stuff around you, ideally paired with Garmin Varia so you always know well in advance when a car is coming from behind.
I just moved from the very active cycling area of Virginia Beach (which is pan flat) to the outskirts of Pittsburgh which isn't too active for road cycling and the opposite of pan flat haha. All my riding is solo and these tips were SPOT ON! I have (3) routes pending on my mood and have to keep myself self sufficient, I don't have a mate to help if a tire deflates or anything. I also recommend for people who do not have a friend/family member that can pick them up to download a rideshare program (i.e. uber) just in case you are stuck far from home with no way to get home.
Hope you’re enjoying the relocation mate! Some hills are sure to be a welcome change 🤘🏽😁 Great suggestion re ride share programs 👌🏽 Here’s hoping you don’t need to use it anytime soon!
Great video Jack! I ride alone 90% of the time and follow the same protocol. Ive added an emergency rain poncho and a lighter to my kit as it is just a few grams of weight and space, can make a huge difference if needed. Stay stoked Mate 😎
I've always preferred riding alone, with the very occassional social or event ride....being self sufficient and flexible without pressure is important. I have more than enough socialising/talking with my teaching job.
Appreciate your insight mate. It’s nice to be able to go at your own pace too right? Some days faster, some days a little slower, but no external pressures outside of the coffee shop hours 😂
Great video Jack. Love your channel. Fwiw, your mike was playing up a bit on this one; voice was dropping off while you look to be stll speaking at the same volume. Awesome stuff anyway. Many Thanks.
Carrying means to fix! Snapping chain, during a cold day, there isn’t anything worse! Carrying a Spare quick link, will mean you won’t have to spend ages trying to re-join a chain link or do the dreaded recovery call. Once home, you can then replace the quick link with a proper chain pin, while warm.
Yes, 200% mate! Last year with all the vert, I snapped close to 10 chains 😬 I became very good at remembering to carry a quick link. The misses (aka my rescue driver) also made sure I didn’t forget 😂😂😂
I agree with your tips, they're spot on. I would only add one thing - know how to change your tube, and have the tools to do it (levers, pump, tube). If you don't know how to change a tube, maybe someone passing by can help, but you'll need to have a tube and such.
Yeh very good point👌🏽 Having the tools is great, but only if you know how to use them right?!
Know how to replace your tube...
Don't rely on others...
They May Never Be Any Others...
Don't Disrupt, Impose On Others Time on Their Journey or Ride...
Most important, have an accessory that is able to call for help on its own if you crash (Apple Watch can do that, some Garmins do, etc)
Wear bone conduction headphones so you can listen to podcasts/music while hearing stuff around you, ideally paired with Garmin Varia so you always know well in advance when a car is coming from behind.
Yeh great advice 👌🏽 Looking forward to getting my hands on one of the Garmin Varia soon 🙌🏽
I’ve ridden with others a couple of times and just isn’t as fun as riding solo 😊
There’s something therapeutic about logging some solo km right?!
I just moved from the very active cycling area of Virginia Beach (which is pan flat) to the outskirts of Pittsburgh which isn't too active for road cycling and the opposite of pan flat haha. All my riding is solo and these tips were SPOT ON! I have (3) routes pending on my mood and have to keep myself self sufficient, I don't have a mate to help if a tire deflates or anything.
I also recommend for people who do not have a friend/family member that can pick them up to download a rideshare program (i.e. uber) just in case you are stuck far from home with no way to get home.
Hope you’re enjoying the relocation mate! Some hills are sure to be a welcome change 🤘🏽😁 Great suggestion re ride share programs 👌🏽 Here’s hoping you don’t need to use it anytime soon!
Great video Jack! I ride alone 90% of the time and follow the same protocol. Ive added an emergency rain poncho and a lighter to my kit as it is just a few grams of weight and space, can make a huge difference if needed. Stay stoked Mate 😎
Thanks mate! Great suggestions from you there. Having some emergency gear especially when riding in ominous conditions is great advice 🙌🏽
I've always preferred riding alone, with the very occassional social or event ride....being self sufficient and flexible without pressure is important. I have more than enough socialising/talking with my teaching job.
Appreciate your insight mate. It’s nice to be able to go at your own pace too right? Some days faster, some days a little slower, but no external pressures outside of the coffee shop hours 😂
exactly
Enjoyed the content! A tip: the sound levels of your voice were very varied, maybe invest into a mic (tag on your shirt or standing on the table)?
Yessss 100% 👊🏽 I has some new equipment this time with a few issues, next week it’ll be sorted, promise 🙌🏽
nice video, highly recommend getting a better microphone to match your production quality overall
100% mate, bit of a malfunction this week, will be sorted for future vids 👊🏽👊🏽
Great video Jack. Love your channel. Fwiw, your mike was playing up a bit on this one; voice was dropping off while you look to be stll speaking at the same volume. Awesome stuff anyway. Many Thanks.
Thanks for the feedback mate. Have it sorted for the next vid 👌🏽 New equipment causing some headaches 🤦🏻♂️
Carrying means to fix! Snapping chain, during a cold day, there isn’t anything worse! Carrying a Spare quick link, will mean you won’t have to spend ages trying to re-join a chain link or do the dreaded recovery call. Once home, you can then replace the quick link with a proper chain pin, while warm.
Yes, 200% mate! Last year with all the vert, I snapped close to 10 chains 😬 I became very good at remembering to carry a quick link. The misses (aka my rescue driver) also made sure I didn’t forget 😂😂😂
I always share live tracking on my wahoo bolt so my wife can see where I am and when homeward bound
Super nice feature, good job mate 👊🏽
Thank you
Any time!
@Jack, what earphones do you use? I’ve been struggling with the windnoise and occasional dislocation of my sony wxb400.
Thanks
I’m using the BEATS Fit Pro mate and they’ve treated me super well so far 👌🏽
For a longer ride, I prefer to stop at a bistro in the middle of my ride.
Yeah great call too, nothing like a hearty meal on a long day out 👌🏽👌🏽