Did this a few years ago but sadly the good pub stops were few and far between. It's more challenging than many assume because you earn every mile (few downhill freebies). A very diverse route in terms of scenery and history and very enjoyable.
A grand start to the trip (apart from dropping the waterproofs) and the big plus so far is the weather, mind nobody likes a headwind. Thats a great wee spot for the first night. 40 miles is good considering you had a few beers on the way, do I see a theme starting here 😅🍺. ATB Big Dave Scotland
Thanks , yeah I have form for losing stuff it’s an expensive habit. Weather yes that’s about to change , beers do slow the pace but we aren’t in it for breaking records lol atb Dave 🍺🚲⛺️👍
Running Horses - Lydiate.......It's really funny, all those pubs are familiar to me, but I've never been in them on a ride. The path jumps from the left hand side to the right hand side at Mill Lane, Parbold.
Now that's the way to do it - sampling the fayre at the local hospitality houses as you cycle along 😂😂 I like Ian, he's teaching you bad habits lol. It looked like a good trip (apart from losing your waterproofs, I wonder if you'll ever get those leggings back?) but dear me some of those sections were a full on mud bath, I'm surprised no-one skidded in to the canal. Looking forward to the 2nd part of the Leeds - Liverpool special :)
I don’t need leading far astray from pubs lol , yeah lessons learned regarding losing gear 🤔 wait to you see the next episodes , then you will see a mud bath !!! came very close at times to going in the canal 🌊 tfw atb Dave 🚲⛺️👍
There’s some very comfy seats out there with suspension don’t no why ppl don’t invest in a comfy seat when doing these long rides, 7.48 is my area loverly place for a meal the saracens head that’s the part of the canal I do my lure fishing
I really detest those grey gate things. I lived close to the canal for years - it's not that far now really. I've done that ride a few times now on different bikes over the years. I've used The Navigator in Blackburn as a pit stop a few times, inn on the Wharf Burnley, The Black Swan in Hebden Bridge. Last outing that way was 2022.
@@davesolobiker5601 cheers for that 👍 looking forward to your next vlog, you went past my lodge at silverdale in one of your vlogs, keep them coming Dave
It’s from Altura 30 L rucksack www.altura.co.uk/products/altura-thunderstorm-city-waterproof-cycling-backpack-30l I shopped around and paid just over £50 for it . Tfw atb Dave ⛺️🚲👍
From here it looked like you got rather close to that canal one point,my wife was quite concerned for you I knew you would be ok .Your always loosing things I think it was your phone last time.
lol there was a few close calls, I only lose things when I’m trips with ian 😂 . It was my own fault I didn’t retighten the cord when I binned a bottle from the back . Atb Dave
You really can't beat a pub crawl with a bit of cycling thrown in! Being half cut, up the cut is definitely my style. Thanks for taking us along.
Thanks for watching , it was an enjoyable trip atb Dave ⛺️🚲👍
Great video of the 1st day mate, thanks for filming it and putting it together, lots of unseen work, really nice to look back on⛺️🚲👍🏻
Cheers Ian , loads of footage to sift through on with part two 😂😂 bring on the rain eh 🌧️🌧️😵💫
WHO BE THE HOODETH ONE HE RIDE WITH A BLACK COUNTRY CANAL VETERAN AND SCOUNDREL OF THE WATER WAYS ME THINK
I don’t know that area at all, so found the ride fascinating - thank you for sharing. Off to see day 2 now 🙂
Same here but we soon got to grips with it , a lovely route . Atb Dave ⛺️🚲👍
Great adventure it’s on my bucket list my lad did it but stayed at hotels off course 👍🏻🚴
Great stuff , nowt wrong with hotels 😂😂 atb Dave
Now I could get on board with a canal ride. Lack of hills and all that. Good trip Dave
Cheers Nobby, wait till I upload the mudbath section you might rethink it lol
Did this a few years ago but sadly the good pub stops were few and far between. It's more challenging than many assume because you earn every mile (few downhill freebies). A very diverse route in terms of scenery and history and very enjoyable.
I agree it’s not any easy route as they go , quite a few grouped together then nothing . tfw atb Davec
Did this route in two sections, a long way but good route especially over the pennines.
Yes I agree it’s a great scenic route atb Dave
A grand start to the trip (apart from dropping the waterproofs) and the big plus so far is the weather, mind nobody likes a headwind. Thats a great wee spot for the first night. 40 miles is good considering you had a few beers on the way, do I see a theme starting here 😅🍺. ATB Big Dave Scotland
Thanks , yeah I have form for losing stuff it’s an expensive habit. Weather yes that’s about to change , beers do slow the pace but we aren’t in it for breaking records lol atb Dave 🍺🚲⛺️👍
i note the sound clip of "leaning on the everlasting arms". and i'm old enough to remember the sons of the pioneers take.
Yes correct , I do like this tune 👍
Running Horses - Lydiate.......It's really funny, all those pubs are familiar to me, but I've never been in them on a ride.
The path jumps from the left hand side to the right hand side at Mill Lane, Parbold.
I think you need to rectify that 🍺🚲👍 yes lost count of how many times we swapped sides of the canal 😂
Now that's the way to do it - sampling the fayre at the local hospitality houses as you cycle along 😂😂 I like Ian, he's teaching you bad habits lol. It looked like a good trip (apart from losing your waterproofs, I wonder if you'll ever get those leggings back?) but dear me some of those sections were a full on mud bath, I'm surprised no-one skidded in to the canal. Looking forward to the 2nd part of the Leeds - Liverpool special :)
I don’t need leading far astray from pubs lol , yeah lessons learned regarding losing gear 🤔 wait to you see the next episodes , then you will see a mud bath !!! came very close at times to going in the canal 🌊 tfw atb Dave 🚲⛺️👍
Fabulous. Walked the LLC and now planning to Bikepack it. Going to watch the rest. I have loads of questions about your choice of camps.
Hope you enjoy it , atb Dave
There’s some very comfy seats out there with suspension don’t no why ppl don’t invest in a comfy seat when doing these long rides, 7.48 is my area loverly place for a meal the saracens head that’s the part of the canal I do my lure fishing
Yeah I’m always on the lookout but to be fair I have gel saddle cover which makes a massive difference 👍 atb Dave
My kind of trip, stopping at every pub LOL!
With that comment i decided to watch it cheers
Sun was out , so it would be rude not to stop 😂🍺⛺️🚲👍
@@davesolobiker5601 if it raining or snow or sun or wind i stop
great stuff path looks a bit rough but fantastic route .you should tackle the midi canal in france .
Maybe one day, yeah very muddy paths 😂😂 atb Dave
weather good ☀️ plenty refreshment stops 🍺then you loose your good overpants so annoying dave 🚴👍
Weathers good for now Geordie, yeah it ain’t a trip if I don’t lose something 😂👍
I really detest those grey gate things. I lived close to the canal for years - it's not that far now really. I've done that ride a few times now on different bikes over the years. I've used The Navigator in Blackburn as a pit stop a few times, inn on the Wharf Burnley, The Black Swan in Hebden Bridge. Last outing that way was 2022.
thanks , yeah some of those gates are a real pain to get through, towpath is in a right state in places at the moment . atb Dave
I hope ur still on this ride im 2mins from the canal in Worsley
Sorry but we finished it on Friday atb Dave ⛺️🚲👍
@@davesolobiker5601 u didn't come my way i would of brought some goodies an pedalled a few mile with yous
@@OUTDAWS if we had only known lol I like goodies 👍
@@davesolobiker5601 😂 😂 😂 few chocky bars an a flask of coffee
Nice one Dave , shame about the paclites , I’m concerned you weren’t hydrating properly - only 3 pints ? Regards Mick
That was it, I wasn’t hydrated properly 😂
Hi Dave, hope you don't mind me asking, does the other guy have a channel?
He does but he hasn’t started making videos as of yet @Mortyoutdoors
@@davesolobiker5601 cheers for that 👍 looking forward to your next vlog, you went past my lodge at silverdale in one of your vlogs, keep them coming Dave
What is that rear bag at 1.37 brand model cheers
It’s from Altura 30 L rucksack www.altura.co.uk/products/altura-thunderstorm-city-waterproof-cycling-backpack-30l
I shopped around and paid just over £50 for it .
Tfw atb Dave ⛺️🚲👍
That's a lot of kit - how many years are you going for?
A couple , enlighten me on what you carry ? I pack for comfort ⛺️👍
What was the barge doing at 03.50?
God knows but he clattered the edge 😂😂
From here it looked like you got rather close to that canal one point,my wife was quite concerned for you I knew you would be ok .Your always loosing things I think it was your phone last time.
lol there was a few close calls, I only lose things when I’m trips with ian 😂 . It was my own fault I didn’t retighten the cord when I binned a bottle from the back . Atb Dave