As always, a great video, Nick, but the interview with Fiona - that was AWESOME! She made some really good points there, about Portugal and about life. I will go back to that interview several times in the future, just to remind me what it's all about. My new guru, sort of. As for changing your lifestile, don't do things that you will not be able to keep up for the future, you don't have to be so radical, do the small changes and stick to them. Good luck!
Echappee could only from strength to strength with Fiona at the helm , what truly super organiser and tour guide for all things cycling in the Algarve. 100% DIAMOND.
Nick, I've been binge watching your videos for the past 3 days and I can honestly say that you have one of the most engaging channels / videos I've ever had the pleasure of watching ! I've identified rural Algarve as a place that I'd love to move to (alongside Lisboa and Funchal). Hopefully catch you down there at some point ! Muito obrigado 🇵🇹
Fantastic!! My SIL who cycles in the Algarve all the time took me to that great cycling cafe last summer followed by a trip to that fountain and swimming area. It was lovely to see all the families enjoying a day in the sun.
Lovely mindful thoughts from Fiona during the interview. Great ride too...well done Nick! BTW, also try to limit snacking between meals so that your body can hit the reserves instead.
Thanks for the video and featuring gravel cycling in Portugal. For an novice you did a great job battling through. That heavy backpack was much tougher to carry on a bike then you might realize. Cycling will be a great help in your fitness goals but make sure your doing good volume at a low to moderate pace. Weight comes off when your riding at a pace that a conversation is easily maintained. Think about an hour as your baseline time and get a 2-3 hour ride in once a week. The bike you used was a great one for that area. But make sure to get a good pair of cycling shorts. Padding on you shorts is much more effective than on a seat. I was a bike guide during university and have taken 30 years of to be a pilot. Still ride about 12 hours a week but going back to being a guide would be the best job change ever. Hopefully I can be doing it in Portugal.
Cheers for the tips, Steve! Those points look really helpful 👍🏼I saw that Fiona was looking for help. That may be a great place to start. instagram.com/p/CrWGb5Qswhy/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Great video Nick. I am looking to make a move hopefully next year to Spain to enjoy some nice rides too to help me get back in shape. Exercise is more fun with the distraction of nature.
Highly recommend also learning how to do kettlebell swings. It’s a good aerobic/anaerobic exercise. Do 100 a day, 5-6 days a week! You’ll see your endurance improve as a result.
Fiona is awesome! Hopefully I get to ride with her one day. Great job Nick, very impressive. I would try and do it if it was all paved and I didn't have a 25 # back pack. All flat (boring as Fiona says) here so that climb would kill me. You'll do fine with those 5 things, no worries.
This was fantastic Nick and Fiona. I am a huuuuuge bicyclist Did the Gran Fondo twice in NY. ( lived there for 29 years..). My plan is to live where I can bike everywhere for my lifestyle. ( I do that now in FL). One of the best videos yet. I’m in my sixties and I’m “ exploring “ Burgau this year. Nick. Limit red meat. Stay with fish if you must have an “ animal”…. I’ve been a vegetarian for over 40 years. Never have dead animal. And I ride ALOT. Everyday. Still working also. ( I know Fiona has clip ons. I heard her click on). Nick - get click ons. You will sail up the hills. Yep. Great video. I loved every minute of it.
By end of 60days, try also have increased Vegetables & Fruit to variety of 30/week! Likewise, my 'Longevity-Fit' starting Mon, 24th! Hope to catch somewhen in Algarve! Fiona is inspiring! Now more of a Hiker/Nordic walker, as 'downhill cycling speed' just became scary, lol!
If you hold yourself accountable, take it one day at a time, you will see progress on the goal. How do you et an elephant? One spoonful at a time.... Really enjoy the videos, good work.
good vid :) used to own a bicycle shop so fun to see the bicycle stuff ! looking into retiring out that way somewhere ! the Hawaiian islands are to much $$$$ these days and not as many opportunities for our kids etc.. look into carnivore :) YT Dr Chaffee or Dr Shawn baker or Dr Ken Berry from a girls perspective myzerocarblife or Laura spath as a 59yr old male still in the prime I was in my 20s for no soar joint pain when riding insane hard etc.. also weight and size is the same as my 20s 30s etc. truly life changing :)
So if you did 42 k bike ride, then that’s 26.2 miles, and that’s a marathon distance, so you can say you did a marathon bike ride! Now that sounds good! 😊
You probaby have a good explanation... but I still wonder Why on earth would someone cycle 42km in the mountains... with a *big* bag on is back? 🤔🤔🤔🤔 It wasn't food... because you went to the restaurant It wasn't a tent... because you didn't camp Uuuh the mistery
As always, a great video, Nick, but the interview with Fiona - that was AWESOME! She made some really good points there, about Portugal and about life. I will go back to that interview several times in the future, just to remind me what it's all about. My new guru, sort of.
As for changing your lifestile, don't do things that you will not be able to keep up for the future, you don't have to be so radical, do the small changes and stick to them. Good luck!
Thanks Ola 👍🏼
Great video. I liked the final part where Fiona talks about her way of life in the Algarve.
Very good.
Congratulations.
Thanks Paulo 👍🏼
Great video and made me laugh. The cycling looks amazing. I enjoy that it's out in the country side.
Echappee could only from strength to strength with Fiona at the helm , what truly super organiser and tour guide for all things cycling in the Algarve.
100% DIAMOND.
Absolutely, she's 💯
Nick, I've been binge watching your videos for the past 3 days and I can honestly say that you have one of the most engaging channels / videos I've ever had the pleasure of watching !
I've identified rural Algarve as a place that I'd love to move to (alongside Lisboa and Funchal).
Hopefully catch you down there at some point ! Muito obrigado 🇵🇹
Thanks Mario! Thats good feedback 🙏 Much appreciated. We should have lunch at Montes Novos
@@AlgarveAddicts Sounds like a deal to me. I'll keep you update on my movements. Thanks, Nick
Fantastic!! My SIL who cycles in the Algarve all the time took me to that great cycling cafe last summer followed by a trip to that fountain and swimming area. It was lovely to see all the families enjoying a day in the sun.
Awesome, what's a SIL?
Oh sorry! Sister in law. And it turns out she just went riding with Fiona last weekend! Such a small world. 😄
Classic!
My favourite places, serra de Caldeirão and Malhão with its Buddhist stupa, the only one in Portugal
Lovely mindful thoughts from Fiona during the interview. Great ride too...well done Nick!
BTW, also try to limit snacking between meals so that your body can hit the reserves instead.
Cheers for the tips!
I feel for you, Nick!! Good job! This is the ride I want to do when we are there in September, Fiona!
Great video, very inspiring. In fact if I didn't already live in the Algarve I would want to move here 😂❤
Thanks Phillip! Whereabouts are you?
I think banana bread counts as a sugar. 😂
Great video. Loved seeing what kind of outdoor sports one can do in the Algarve.
I think you're right. Cheat day!
Nice video Nick! Really, really looking forward to the Digital Nomad video!
What would you like to know about digital nomads?
Thanks for the video and featuring gravel cycling in Portugal. For an novice you did a great job battling through. That heavy backpack was much tougher to carry on a bike then you might realize. Cycling will be a great help in your fitness goals but make sure your doing good volume at a low to moderate pace. Weight comes off when your riding at a pace that a conversation is easily maintained. Think about an hour as your baseline time and get a 2-3 hour ride in once a week. The bike you used was a great one for that area. But make sure to get a good pair of cycling shorts. Padding on you shorts is much more effective than on a seat.
I was a bike guide during university and have taken 30 years of to be a pilot. Still ride about 12 hours a week but going back to being a guide would be the best job change ever. Hopefully I can be doing it in Portugal.
Cheers for the tips, Steve! Those points look really helpful 👍🏼I saw that Fiona was looking for help. That may be a great place to start. instagram.com/p/CrWGb5Qswhy/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Steve, lots of retired / semi retired pilots here in the Algarve. If you buy here, have Nick hook you up with me…….lots of friendly guys and girls.
Great video Nick. I am looking to make a move hopefully next year to Spain to enjoy some nice rides too to help me get back in shape. Exercise is more fun with the distraction of nature.
Too true.
Nick, that was bolo de bolacha right? And phew parabèns for those 42k scooting up and down those hills with powerhouse Fiona! 👋👋👋liz
Yep, bolo de bolacha! Obrigado ☺️
Rich in life, and in friends. Well done mate
Lovely comment. Thank you.
For your pain, Nick, I had to like the video :)
Cheers Paul 👍🏼
Well done Nick!
Thanks Vief!
Great video as always!
Thanks Gary T!
Highly recommend also learning how to do kettlebell swings. It’s a good aerobic/anaerobic exercise. Do 100 a day, 5-6 days a week! You’ll see your endurance improve as a result.
Thanks, I should get one out. 💪🏽
Fiona is awesome! Hopefully I get to ride with her one day.
Great job Nick, very impressive. I would try and do it if it was all paved and I didn't have a 25 # back pack. All flat (boring as Fiona says) here so that climb would kill me.
You'll do fine with those 5 things, no worries.
Cheers Larry👍🏼
This was fantastic Nick and Fiona. I am a huuuuuge bicyclist Did the Gran Fondo twice in NY. ( lived there for 29 years..). My plan is to live where I can bike everywhere for my lifestyle. ( I do that now in FL). One of the best videos yet. I’m in my sixties and I’m “ exploring “ Burgau this year. Nick. Limit red meat. Stay with fish if you must have an “ animal”…. I’ve been a vegetarian for over 40 years. Never have dead animal. And I ride ALOT. Everyday. Still working also. ( I know Fiona has clip ons. I heard her click on). Nick - get click ons. You will sail up the hills. Yep. Great video. I loved every minute of it.
Click ons! Great tip, thanks.
Yow Nick….not bad at all.
Very nice video….
I would give Fiana a run for her money biking wise….
By end of 60days, try also have increased Vegetables & Fruit to variety of 30/week! Likewise, my 'Longevity-Fit' starting Mon, 24th! Hope to catch somewhen in Algarve! Fiona is inspiring! Now more of a Hiker/Nordic walker, as 'downhill cycling speed' just became scary, lol!
♥️♥️♥️🍀 cycling
How long of a walk would that be? I just realized how far that was, never mind...lol
Heheh, fairly long. Maybe doable in a day .
If you hold yourself accountable, take it one day at a time, you will see progress on the goal. How do you et an elephant? One spoonful at a time.... Really enjoy the videos, good work.
Cheers Don 👍🏼
Regional foods are the best 😋
True!
Nick, what does your Wife think of Fiona?
She loves her.👍🏼
I suspect his wife prefers him
@@pauvermelho hehehehe
good vid :) used to own a bicycle shop so fun to see the bicycle stuff !
looking into retiring out that way somewhere ! the Hawaiian islands are to much $$$$ these days and not as many opportunities for our kids etc..
look into carnivore :) YT Dr Chaffee or Dr Shawn baker or Dr Ken Berry from a girls perspective myzerocarblife or Laura spath
as a 59yr old male still in the prime I was in my 20s for no soar joint pain when riding insane hard etc.. also weight and size is the same as my 20s 30s etc. truly life changing :)
You’ll drop a ton just going without alcohol and sweets.
I was hoping for that. 😎👍🏼
So if you did 42 k bike ride, then that’s 26.2 miles, and that’s a marathon distance, so you can say you did a marathon bike ride! Now that sounds good! 😊
That sure does 👍🏼😎
You don't look like you need to lose weight but I need to do your 60 day challenge too!
Thanks Clare, I'm just trying to get fitter. It's going well so far.
@@AlgarveAddicts well done and thanks for the videos..keeps me dreaming of a future in Portugal one day
One meal a day
❓
You probaby have a good explanation... but I still wonder
Why on earth would someone cycle 42km in the mountains... with a *big* bag on is back? 🤔🤔🤔🤔
It wasn't food... because you went to the restaurant
It wasn't a tent... because you didn't camp
Uuuh the mistery
Drone and camera kit.
Aaaaaah ok, got it
Rubber only ☝️ consider yourself chastised.. hehehe
Heheh, had you heard of that before?
Hehe, no I hadn't, but it makes good sense