Cycling London to Bristol - Cycling Bristol to London - Cycling Great Western Way - NCN Route 4
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.ย. 2024
- Cycling / Bikepacking from London to Bristol (Thames to the Avon) via in part the NCN route 4 - following at times the Thames path - Kennet & Avon Canal path - various tracks - field routes quite lanes and B class roads.
A good winter run out totalling 280km ( 174m) I split the route into two & a half days cycling:
Day 1 - London -Maidenhead
Day 2 - Maidenhead- Devizes
Day 3 - Devizes- Bristol
A quiet route although cycling midweek makes a difference if you plan to use some of the paths along the Thames or the canal, some are of course extremely narrow and if you are riding in a group it could be a little problematic due to many people using the route…
A good winter trying ride, some interesting sights along the way … including Caen Locks .. a succession of some 29 locks just after/before devizes which rise some 237ft .. I believe one of the longest in the country.
Certainly a route to tick off using part of the NCN4 (National Cycle Network) in general it’s well posted however at times the signs vanish or turn back on themselves… experience ensured I continued to roll on in the right direction as I had uploaded and planned a route through my Garmin GPS - remember any of these route maps are only ever a guide.
Enjoy & remember your day lights to be seen as well as your night lights to see 👍😀🚴 safe cycling
Great video! Nice one
👍 thanks bud 🚴 if your planning on doing the route itself it’s very enjoyable @ easy going 😀
@salvaquest2123 I'm bristol based so I'd be looking to do it backwards! Hopefully mea ing the Devizes hill is easier from my end !
Thanks so much for this video. I intend to do London to Bristol this Summer so it’s very helpful for me.
Ah 😀🚴.. good to know it was helpful Thomas .. a very enjoyable route … you’ll enjoy for sure 👍 safe cycling 🚴♀️
Thanks for the great review! 👍
Thanks Bud 🚴🚴👊 always good to hear & if it provides some useful information ℹ️ then even better 😀 - safe cycling 🚴♀️
A very useful video. Thanks
Thanks 🙏 bud always good to know 😀 - safe adventures 🚴♀️🚴♀️👊
Looks like it was a great route and a great adventure. I know the day 3 part of your journey really well... it's gorgeous! Not sure I would have gone in that direction given the direction and velocity of the wind we've had recently! 😅
Currently running 40mm Goodyear Connectors on my gravel bike... they're great on and off the road. I had real trouble getting the Gravel Kings seated (tubeless), but it could just be my wheels?
ah thanks for that .. yes a good winter run out.. there was a good weather window so I made use of it .. The Goodyear are a good option for sure .. I am running my Gravel Kings with tubes as I can run them a little higher & they work well .. the 38mm are a good compromise and I get a good roll & comfort/grip with them ..Are the wheels fully compatible to run tubeless or have they just been adjusted to run tubeless... ? its a fine balance I have some tubeless wheels but I still choose to run with the tubes more often than not ..:-)
@@salvaquest2123 The wheels are fully compatible. The Goodyears inflated first go without sealant, which I added after they were seated. Maybe I needed more tape for the Gravel Kings? I run tubes on my road bikes, but still put "No Puncture" goop in the tubes... I'm not a weight-weenie... not with my waistline! 😃
@@eccehomer8182 ahh yes generally one shouldn't need more tape but it is an option.. like you I am no lightweight at 110kg :-) but I still find I am happier and remain puncture free running with the tubes... quite often people run with tyres that are a log way past their best & then subsequently wonder why they have so many punctures..
Hi - do you have the route you used or do you know anywhere I can find one? We're doing a charity ride and was hoping to save everyone's legs by using a proven route
@@jamesbutler9428 hi there .. it’s a very straightforward route .. “Sustrans” have the coloured route map which is broken down into ride sections making it very easy to follow .. I plotted mine on my Garmin .. but go to sustrans on line think the maps are roughly £9 👍 safe riding out there - enjoy 🧗♂️✅
@@salvaquest2123 i don't support you have your garmin gpx do you? Trying to cut a few corners... Cheeky, i know!
Great video as always. You coming to Scotland again?
Ah .. thanks 🙏🚴♀️.. yes definitely.. will be cycling Shetland on my to do’s… as well as some other routes I have planned 🏴.. Scotland & the highlands / islands are always a big draw for me 😀🚴🚴⛰..
@@salvaquest2123 yea I would love to do them sometime also highlands and islands. Back cycling 2 years in after being off a bike for almost 40years 🏴🏴👍👍
@@davewatt8840 ah I’ve covered many areas of Scotland 🏴… good to hear you are back on the bike 🚴 & enjoying it … are you using a road/Gravel or MTB for your travels …. Technology has improved over 40 yrs for sure .. however as I tell people bikes still don’t pedal themselves huh 😄💪🚴
@@salvaquest2123 yea that's very true still need to pedal. I've got Gravel Bike and also Hardtail and full sus bike only thing I don't have is a road bike lol. Would love to try a adventure one of these days 🏴🏴👍👍
@@davewatt8840 👊🚴♀️🚴♀️.. Some great routes out there to roll you in gently if u r looking at a day on day adventure 💪 safe cycling Dave 😀