Thank you Richard. Maybe bit off more than I could chew on this occasion. But like an escaped carp, maybe I'll come back for another PBP in 4 years time
Great video, love the atmosphere. I think I passed you during the first night in the end. I got to Brest about the time you got to Carhaix. I think you made the right decision to stop where you did. Brest back to Carhaix and onwards was even hotter and hillier (the new section was the hilliest but also nicest part of the route).
Thank you Paul. Yes, I saw on other videos (like @buzzalong , an extremely strong cyclist) that the heat and the hills on the return leg were getting to her too. No regrets at all bailing when I did. Well done on getting so far in such conditions
Good effort Bob, I was wondering how you got on, it really doesn't take much to let time slip away - don't ask me how I know this lol.....and interesting to see Rab finishing there too. [Garry - recumbent Trike]
Thanks Bob. Not sure there was any mix-up with times (although I could, of course, have carried on in the hope of completing in time). The sleep (or rather tiredness, for I slept like a babe!) and heat factors were probably the biggest reasons for pulling the plug. It's easy, of course, to make excuses. But after quite a number of audax rides undr my belt I think I've now finally learnt when to call it a day. Still more videos to come to cover-off the ride back home. Stay tuned
Thank you for watching, Romain. The bicycle I rode was a 40-year old Flying Gate. This is a rather unusual and special classic frame steel bicycle going back to the 1930's. They are still hand-made today in the UK, see tjcycles.co.uk/ You can see other Flying Gates in this video - th-cam.com/video/Sqfcj7Ks0_o/w-d-xo.html
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What a lesson of courage and modesty Thank you Bob for this interesting reportage All the best !
You are very welcome. Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks Bob. 😃😃👍👍
Well done Bob! Fabulous ride and great reporting and video.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for the marvellous and notorious ride! Well done!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video and thank you for sharing this experience !! Bravo 🍾 👏
My pleasure. Glad you enjoyed it
thank you for your vidéo. It's excellent. Congrats for your performs. I hope to do that in four years !
So glad you enjoyed the video. Not so sure about 4 years time - just have to see how things pan out between then and now.
that was some parade of amazing unique bikes
A great video. I look forward to hearing about your ride in 2027.
What a great adventure Bob, Chapeau
Thank you Richard. Maybe bit off more than I could chew on this occasion. But like an escaped carp, maybe I'll come back for another PBP in 4 years time
Great video, love the atmosphere. I think I passed you during the first night in the end. I got to Brest about the time you got to Carhaix. I think you made the right decision to stop where you did. Brest back to Carhaix and onwards was even hotter and hillier (the new section was the hilliest but also nicest part of the route).
Thank you Paul. Yes, I saw on other videos (like @buzzalong , an extremely strong cyclist) that the heat and the hills on the return leg were getting to her too. No regrets at all bailing when I did.
Well done on getting so far in such conditions
@@odetocycling I still can't feel my toes after getting hot foot on day 3
Nicely done
Thanks for the visit
Good effort Bob, I was wondering how you got on, it really doesn't take much to let time slip away - don't ask me how I know this lol.....and interesting to see Rab finishing there too. [Garry - recumbent Trike]
Thank you Gary. I could have carried on and not worried about the time, but the hot weather was a major factor in deciding to finish the ride early.
Great work Bob 👍
Pity about the control closing times mix up
Thanks Bob. Not sure there was any mix-up with times (although I could, of course, have carried on in the hope of completing in time).
The sleep (or rather tiredness, for I slept like a babe!) and heat factors were probably the biggest reasons for pulling the plug. It's easy, of course, to make excuses. But after quite a number of audax rides undr my belt I think I've now finally learnt when to call it a day.
Still more videos to come to cover-off the ride back home. Stay tuned
Bravo !
On the picture cover of your video, I see that your bike has a specific frame. Do you have a video or blog post where your present it ?
Thank you for watching, Romain. The bicycle I rode was a 40-year old Flying Gate. This is a rather unusual and special classic frame steel bicycle going back to the 1930's. They are still hand-made today in the UK, see
tjcycles.co.uk/
You can see other Flying Gates in this video -
th-cam.com/video/Sqfcj7Ks0_o/w-d-xo.html