Back from riding the event over the weekend. Absolutely brilliant experience. In parts, quite challenging for a fully loaded bike packer but there's plenty of short cuts to take if needs be.... and I certainly did at times. And my goodness... I don't regret taking extra cable ties and Velcro straps! Super Kudos to Adrian who organized the event and researched a route visiting so many marvelous places... picture postcard canal side villages, awe inspiring reservoirs, soul refreshing pristine woodland glades.... We came, we saw and we really lived! And we will return! 😃
It did turn out alright in the end didn't it. Great weekend with riders enjoying the variety of trails and the campsites vibes. Good to know you adapted the route to suit your bikepacking set up. No need to be a slave to the gpx. Adrian
fairly short but very interesting route, I do not have a time to do 5+ night long events anymore, so this one is perfect and also no clashes on that particular date.@@yorkshiredivide
Lots of options for wild camping on Malham moor and the wood outside Skipton plus further along once past Leeds it’s green and quiet along the canal. On day 2 over by Penistone and Marsden lots of options plus the all important cafes and shops. With planning you’ll be covered.
Just got back from doing this over 3days with the lads, camping each night. Really tough on fully loaded gravel bikes. A 29er may possibly be better suited, although we got down all the descents it was pretty hairy at times. Not helped by rain all day on the 3rd day. Beautiful well put together route. Would definitely recommend but it’s without doubt a challenge on a gravel bike 😅. I’d imagine the organised events mega. Especially with the luggage transfer 👌
Brilliant. Three days is good going and only one day of rain is a blessing. The roughest descent - Ramsden Road down to the reservoir - has been leveled out with a tonne of gravel bu there are still rough places so yes a big wheeled bit with a light weight would help. (Adrian)
Excellent video, the drone shots captured the scenery beautifully. Hope to get to some of those places.
Back from riding the event over the weekend. Absolutely brilliant experience. In parts, quite challenging for a fully loaded bike packer but there's plenty of short cuts to take if needs be.... and I certainly did at times. And my goodness... I don't regret taking extra cable ties and Velcro straps! Super Kudos to Adrian who organized the event and researched a route visiting so many marvelous places... picture postcard canal side villages, awe inspiring reservoirs, soul refreshing pristine woodland glades.... We came, we saw and we really lived! And we will return! 😃
It did turn out alright in the end didn't it. Great weekend with riders enjoying the variety of trails and the campsites vibes. Good to know you adapted the route to suit your bikepacking set up. No need to be a slave to the gpx. Adrian
@@yorkshiredivide definitely going to go a bit lighter for the next one though!😅
Buzzing about this event, really looking forward!
Me too. So many sections are a delight to ride and I never get bored of returning to them and seeing new things in the landscape.
I am in!
That's good to know. Was there one particular highlight that you thought 'yes, I gotta see that' or was it the whole vibe of the event?
fairly short but very interesting route, I do not have a time to do 5+ night long events anymore, so this one is perfect and also no clashes on that particular date.@@yorkshiredivide
Brilliant! Can't wait for May
i'm in , inspiring video .....looking forward to some wild camping and loads of cycling
Lots of options for wild camping on Malham moor and the wood outside Skipton plus further along once past Leeds it’s green and quiet along the canal. On day 2 over by Penistone and Marsden lots of options plus the all important cafes and shops. With planning you’ll be covered.
Just got back from doing this over 3days with the lads, camping each night.
Really tough on fully loaded gravel bikes. A 29er may possibly be better suited, although we got down all the descents it was pretty hairy at times. Not helped by rain all day on the 3rd day.
Beautiful well put together route. Would definitely recommend but it’s without doubt a challenge on a gravel bike 😅.
I’d imagine the organised events mega. Especially with the luggage transfer 👌
Brilliant. Three days is good going and only one day of rain is a blessing. The roughest descent - Ramsden Road down to the reservoir - has been leveled out with a tonne of gravel bu there are still rough places so yes a big wheeled bit with a light weight would help. (Adrian)