Day 1 Bikepacking the South Downs and Surrey Hills

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ธ.ค. 2024

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  • @TheObjectiveRob
    @TheObjectiveRob ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant video Darren. Really looking forward to seeing the rest of the adventure.

    • @DarrenPhillips
      @DarrenPhillips  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Rob, I promise that I do explain the little black box, but you’ll have to keep watching to find out when! 😜

  • @mrgingermanfishing5405
    @mrgingermanfishing5405 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great video darren slowly getting around to watching them all 👍👍

  • @CDEG72
    @CDEG72 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Enjoyed that, inspiring me to get the bike out again 👍

    • @DarrenPhillips
      @DarrenPhillips  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Carlo, you’d have loved some of the trails I found on the South Downs.

  • @DuckRideDuck
    @DuckRideDuck ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks great, look forward to the rest of the episodes 👍🏻👍🏻

    • @DarrenPhillips
      @DarrenPhillips  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks James, I really hope you enjoy the series.

  • @drewbyscoobywho
    @drewbyscoobywho ปีที่แล้ว

    Really looking forward to this series! Great start 👍

    • @DarrenPhillips
      @DarrenPhillips  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Drew, the next video will be on Wednesday. I’m biased, but I think they just keep getting better as the series goes on. I had a great week, challenging and rewarding, but very enjoyable. I’m looking forward to my next adventure already.

  • @SteveBrill
    @SteveBrill ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really impressed with this one Darren. Your production continues to get slicker, good choice of music, enjoyed the 360 footage and I love the ‘dangle mug’. 😊 Look forward to episode 2. 👍

    • @DarrenPhillips
      @DarrenPhillips  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That means a lot Steve, as I put a lot of hours into producing this series. Thank you as always for your support.

  • @gregthomas5663
    @gregthomas5663 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it Darren. Looking forward to day 2

    • @DarrenPhillips
      @DarrenPhillips  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Greg, you’ll only have to wait until tomorrow! I’m very happy with all the videos in the series.

  • @terrynunn4643
    @terrynunn4643 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good to see you enjoying yourself, great video as always.

    • @DarrenPhillips
      @DarrenPhillips  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! Put me on any new roads exploring and I’m in my element!

  • @theDevPanda
    @theDevPanda ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the format and the looks like you really enjoyed your first day.

    • @DarrenPhillips
      @DarrenPhillips  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Chris, I’ve worked quite hard on these videos. So that means a lot.

  • @Teifilass
    @Teifilass ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the intro. I was trying to wait till you had finished then binge watch, but by day six i couldn’t wait. Out if interest what size frame is your trek I also suffer from short legs 🤣 but I’m sure I wouldn’t get those frame bags on my Trek or the rear one as my saddle is set so low.
    Loving day one so far, coffee and day two next 😁. Starting to get inspired having had 3 weeks off through lack of mojo.

    • @DarrenPhillips
      @DarrenPhillips  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Michelle! My frame is 52cm, and the Small bag fits perfectly. You can buy a custom bag by measuring your own frame. Either through Restrap, or there are cheaper ones on Etsy, that they specifically make for you. Some have better designs. But by the time I decided I was going, to getting what I needed. I didn’t have enough time to but a custom one. I’m glad you like the intro! As it’s on all this series!! 😂

    • @Teifilass
      @Teifilass ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DarrenPhillips ahh thanks Darren my frame is a 42 😬
      Im on day four now still love the intro 😂. I definitely want to get out again now why do your vlogs always do that it’s a brilliant. Right back to day 4

    • @DarrenPhillips
      @DarrenPhillips  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Michelle, I’m glad they help. Enjoy your next ride!

  • @markoverall2950
    @markoverall2950 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video Darren

    • @DarrenPhillips
      @DarrenPhillips  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Mark, I’m very happy with how the series has come out, so I’m excited for everyone to see the next few videos.

  • @deansbeans2782
    @deansbeans2782 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video! I hope restrap have you on commission, they owe you for all that publicity!!

    • @DarrenPhillips
      @DarrenPhillips  ปีที่แล้ว

      Sadly not, all my own hard earned money paid for everything. I have been through a lot of bike bags and the zips usually end up breaking. So I went for a Restrap top tube bag and they offer a lifetime guarantee. So that drew me in to their stuff. Thank you

  • @YuMiGOfun
    @YuMiGOfun ปีที่แล้ว

    You’re come a long way on your cycling. A great inspiration for others like me 🙃 Can’t wait for the next 7ish days 👍🏼

    • @DarrenPhillips
      @DarrenPhillips  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Wayne, I hope you enjoy the series. It’s been a real mission to edit and produce the videos to be the best that I can make them. But I’ve loved every minute of it. As it stands, I still have two to make.

    • @YuMiGOfun
      @YuMiGOfun ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DarrenPhillips when I read you IG comment I thought you were done editing🤦🏼‍♂️ You didn’t have any trouble keeping the gear charged up?

    • @DarrenPhillips
      @DarrenPhillips  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@YuMiGOfun I wish! I’ve done six of eight so far. I’ve literally going to work at 5am, home by 2pm, editing until 11pm form Monday through Saturday. Sorting out the video clips and finding multiple songs takes a while. It took me three hours to find the intro music!!
      No, my battery pack/power and charged everything up for 4 days. But it was quite heavy. So it worked pretty well, charging my Wahoo, Insta360 camera, phone and watch. Although I don’t bother charging my watch after the first couple of days.

  • @petesmith7239
    @petesmith7239 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looking forward to following the rest of the series. Its not a bikepacking trip if you don’t have a mug hanging off the back is it?!

    • @DarrenPhillips
      @DarrenPhillips  ปีที่แล้ว

      I had to put it on to complete the look!! 😂
      Thanks Pete, without you taking me bikepacking and the kit advice and tips, this trip would never have happened.

  • @scotgray6093
    @scotgray6093 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Have you done the hills in Lincolnshire at all

    • @DarrenPhillips
      @DarrenPhillips  ปีที่แล้ว

      I haven’t actually cycled over that way at all as yet. I’ve walked up Michaelgate in Lincoln, but that’s about it!

    • @scotgray6093
      @scotgray6093 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @DarrenPhillips if you every fancy a ride from Boston to Lincoln and back let me know is about 66 miles

    • @DarrenPhillips
      @DarrenPhillips  ปีที่แล้ว

      There are a few climbs that way, Tetford Hill, Red Hill, Normanby Rise and Leadenham Hill. So I’ll be there at some point for sure. I may need some local knowledge for Michaelgate though, as is it not the wrong way up a one way street?

    • @scotgray6093
      @scotgray6093 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @DarrenPhillips let me we can do it together then

  • @jimmys6566
    @jimmys6566 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The dangle mug is too near the wheel and will pick up horse poo etc

    • @DarrenPhillips
      @DarrenPhillips  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂 Probably why my coffee tasted bad!! ( I did wash it before I used it, both times!)

    • @jimmys6566
      @jimmys6566 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DarrenPhillips put the mug on top of the bag. A trick l learned 55 years ago from the scoutmaster.