I’m hitting 50 soon, been riding a push bike since I was 8 or so. I’ve seen a lot of things I would have missed otherwise. I got a motorbike about r years ago and love it as well, but there’s a certain peace when pedaling. New to your channel, got directed here by Bjorn Bullhansen mentioning you. Subbed and loving your feel-good content, as Bjorn calls it. Cheers from Tennessee, USA.
Hi Sandy, I worked in a bike shop 35 years, retired 2 yrs ago we sold that model Diamnodback. I was intrigued when you reviewed on Strava, you worked in Kilometers! I thought you were still in miles. I understand not wearing a helmet, but please do, you're a role model for one, I've seen heaps of people hit the deck and bounce up, and say if they hadn't been wearing a helmet they would be still on the ground or worse. I enjoy all your countryside, I'm in NZ. Cheers.
Hi Andrew, When I downloaded Strava it came setup in Kms, so just left it that way. The Old Diamond back is a good bike and I still think it's good enough all these years later, I wonder what your thoughts are on the bike?
@@WiltshireMan Hi, A fairly basic bike, you obviously look after it. Is it 7 or 8 speed, all this upgrade to 10 speed, then 2 or even only 1 on the front is marketing BS in my opinion especially for the average rider like You and I. There is a move away from the 26 inch wheels and that was to what they called 29, a much bigger wheel, in many situations a faster ride with few downsides, then the move to a midsize wheel 27.5 or 650B which is actually closer to the original 26, which may suit a shorter rider but otherwise again marketing magic. Sadly the world revolves around commerce and upgrades. Your bike is as good as it ever was. The chain and cassette do wear out, and the gear cable outers wear which gives innacurate shifting. Otherwise it should be trouble free.
@@andrewlawry6980 Thanks Andrew, yes a lot of marketing BS unfortunately happens and the older I get the more I can see it. The bike has a 7 speed cassette and 3 chain rings and a lot of gear options, I am always able to find a comfortable gear to spin for whatever condition apart from really steep climbs.
Hi Sandy, I'm 59yrs, two brain tumours, & to keep fitness up Iv Garaged my VN800 & Just Ridden my old Mountain bike 51miles with a two day wild camp included towing 90lb of gear; all good except the hill climbs. Great to cover the ground under self sufficiency, & then the best bit, a very very enjoyable relaxing camping setup. Awesome videos Sandy, Thank you.
I've got to admit I am really enjoying the cycling maybe even more than the motorcycling and the ease at which you can find a campsite is just great too. The benefits of exercise and not to be understated
@@WiltshireMan I Totally agree Sandy, a modern cycle these days can reach some extraordinary places down old tracks etc, as like you Iv part up graded my 90s Mountain Bike & changed to disc brake & rear pannier setup with a tow ball so to pull a small trailer with 90lbs you can hardly feel its there; Out doors, fresh air with exercise is probably the elixir of healthy living: Excellent Vids Sandy Thank you.
Brilliant attitude! Yep, I love bike rides and you’re spot on you really see so much more! My Aunty lived in fordingbridge for many years. Right next to Salisbury. I miss it there. Would bicycle everywhere. Plus keeps you fit as a fiddle. I live in Florida now. Bjorn told me to come over and so here I am. Cheers!
Thanks Lynn, Always the best things in life are those that are free or cheap like in this video where I cycle my 25 year old bike thats not worth much, but what joy it brings:)
The bicycle is my only means of travel now. I've gotten rid of my vehicle, kitted out my hybrid with front and rear Panniers. Even have a MTB built solely for winter riding. It's remarkable what you can see at a slower pace. Unknown eateries, shops, landmarks and the daily lives of the locals. I've been in this small town in Japan for 12 years now and have discovered so much more of it simply by commuting by bicycle. Great exercise, but also great as stress relief, a time to think and to work on your focus/situational awareness. Rain, snow, wind and shine, I'm out wheeling about. No second thoughts, it's become a way of life and I feel so much better for it. Thank you for the efforts of battling those hills multiple times for camera shots as you carried us along with you.
Thanks Marco, Your comment resonates with me very strongly, You really do experience so much more at a slower pace, I think we all tend to live at too fast a pace and miss so much. Now you only have bikes just imaging how much money you will save too.
Lovely ride and how lovely us it to have your dogs so pleased to have you home again. Some beautiful views in this trio...the hilight for me is definitely the grain fields. Missed the opportunity to get the photos this year of the grain fields at the farm before Chris started harvesting it. But did get some photos on a trip I made to Minster in Kent...and corn growing on the Isle of Sheppey....looks like a bumper crop for the farmers this year
I enjoyed that Sandy. Thank you. Uffington hill is favourite place of mine and I used to go regularly when I lived in Berkshire, so was nice to see a bit of that and the smithy in your video. Just seen you have a new bike video out, so going to watch that later. All the best, Elliott.
It's amazing what people take for granted with modern transport. So much to take in on a bicycle. Great video. People need to take time out and do this every once in a while.
G'day from Australia. Love your videos. I have a perfectly good car that I just never use. I ride just about everywhere. If its way to far I take the bike on a train. Anyway great post mate.👍
Hello Sandy. That was an impressive distance you covered on your 'average' mountain bike. I'll keep to my 8kg carbon fibre road bike😊. 60 years of age is the new 40. I'm there just before you. Hope ur enjoying this lovely summer. Martin WB
Now that's an area I'd love to visit. Not London or other big cities! Nice place with no tall buildings (none that I noticed anyways), and a lot of nice architectures. Both the town and the countryside is a place I could spend a lot of time with both a bicycle and camera.
Well done Sandy, I was tired just watching you mate! The slower you go, the more you see, which is why I bimble so often. 60 eh? I am 26 this year [again haha]....I too am 60 this year!! Please put a helmet on mate, we need you around for a lot longer yet....! Lovely welcome home, bless them.
Don't worry Bry I got a bit of a telling off for not wearing a helmet:) I'll make sure I will wear one next time!! I really am enjoying the old push bike, it gets me far out into the countryside in not much time. I think I'll go bike camping soon:)
Nice to see you back on your push bike again nice to see you out and about on the bike but wear a helmet stay safe and stay healthy one life don't waist it
60 is no age at all. I cycle with the over 60’s club and many of the group are high 70’s with one at 82. I am 63 just getting back into cycling. Keep it up.
I know Callas hill very much, tis a good hill for repeat efforts! Good to see the Ridgeway, haven't been up that way for a few months now. I was thinking to myself during the video this would be great on Strava then surprisingly it was 😁😁 just added you on Strava 👍
Err sandy missed you at calne bike meet but bumped in to dave chatting about his 100 year old royle Enfield..brilliant video really great keep up the good work sandy
Certainly agree with you about seeing more on a bike ride. I have mine set up so that the seat is lower than the handle bars. It’s a step through frame Raleigh e bike and when riding in the upright style the top of my head is over 6’6” above the road so I have a great view.
Great video Sandy. Oddly enough I watched this in the Dockle where we met last week. Cycling ads a new dimension to your channel. It’s more of a slow pace and the area you covered I know very well. Look forward to the next one. Glad you went out sans helmet - looks far more natural.
You're a damn sight fitter than I am, that's for sure, but you've inspired me to get out on my bike and tackle a few (gentle) hills! Really enjoyed the video, Sandy. It'll be interesting to see if cycling improves my balance on my motorcycle.
It’s great to get out on the bike and as you say you see a whole lot more and can stop whenever , I wear a helmet these days but I never wore one until the kids were little and I made them wear one 😂 “keep smiling adventures” cycled the the king Alfred’s way I think . A lovely ride out , I’m out on mine later 🚲 I couldn’t find you in strava have you a link atb Dave
I'm building up stamina slowly Si, got a few little niggles with my hip and knee so have to take things easy but planning to cycle the King Alfreds way later this year before it turns boggy
It was great to meet you and the others there too Peter. King Alfreds way is on my list, need to get a bit fitter first, maybe do it in a month or two before the autum makes thins muddy
@@WiltshireMan … You have A LoT of Life in you, believe me!! You have so many great things going on right now Sandy!! You & Mandy are blessed, just keep going and stay on course🙏 I just sent Annie a msg if she had any names picked out yet, I hinted Alexander ~ great name!!😉🤠
enjoyed this one, its crossed my mind in the past that slowing down is a good way to increase the size of the world. adds that much more wonder to things when they seem so distant and far away.
I cycle everywhere on my folding e bike And bought a folding trailer for camping trips but it gets used for camping shopping and moving just about anything , even delivered my grandsons bat man bike on it , both bike and trailer fold up very small , have visited places I used to walk to but hadn't visited for years , did a forty mile round trip to visit my daughter last week , loads of old railway paths where I live and more cyclepaths planned so it's all good
@@WiltshireMan No I meant you being a end to ender not me-I remember you mentioned this on one of your previous videos when you cycled on your touring bike-Top guy Sandy !
Thank you Sandy! Needed that wind through my hair and horizons widened! What a lovely area with stunning views!! Here in Carmarthenshire, it's a job to see over the hedges!! Found you on Strava... kudos given👍 Looking forward to your King Alfred's Way jolly🏴
Absolutely love your videos Sandy! A lovely way to see the countryside. My brother rode the London to Brighton a few years ago and he said there was a mega steep hill in there too. Sadly my darling brother passed away in May age 59. Id like to do London to Brighton too but dont think im fit enough. Life is short, so we need to go and enjoy our time,x
Ah, I'm sorry to hear about your brother thats so tragic and still quite young, same age as me. I shall be 60 in October, Yes life is short and we must try and make every moment count
Thanks for taking us on the ride around your local area,always interesting to see other parts of the world and being on a push bike is a great way to see it. Its nice to hear a bit of the local history to. I think the way this mad world is going there will be more people getting back on bikes and riding to get around, the price of petrol being a major reason to do so. The best thing about cycling is, as you said the chance to see things you don't in a motor vehicle and the ability to stop just about anywhere to admire the views. I know you are probably going to get sick of hearing this but please wear a helmet, we don't ride our motorcycles without them and a push bike is just as dangerous to ride. Anyway as it was about 4:55 am when I started watching this video here in the Barossa Valley which is in South Australia i should probably think about getting up and making a cup of tea. I am looking forward to when you go on your cycling adventure that should be very interesting, anyway all the best to you and Mandy and of course your pair of good girls. Cheers from Australia
Loved this video Sand good to see you on the old bone shaker was in Lambourn last in my camper and work my way alongside the ridgeway alway keeping my eye out for you nominally on chug
well done Sandy, i’m 65 and i go biking, and without a helmet, all that safety rules are just stupid. What a beautiful country. I do not like electric bikes, i love to push.
Hi just heading out on my ebike yeah i know but im 11years ahead of you🤣 lot of hills up here in cumbria....ps life in slow lane is my himalayan😉 atb dave...
I am 69 I did 50 years of motorcycle riding I gave up recently because we're I live I have no safe parking. now I have a ebike which I absolutely love.
Getting to be a bit of a slacker are you Sandy? It was downhill part of the way! LOL! It is great to get out and stretch the legs and test the wind. But wear a helmet! Lovely countryside!
That was me, my wife and dog in the background at 09.05 in. I said to her I thought it was you as you went past! We had just popped up to the trig point on Charlbury Hill.
Ah I do remember seeing a couple walk down from the hill, I was aware of you there so didn't film Charlebury too much, looks like you enjoyed the hike though:)
@@WiltshireMan yeah always enjoy it up on the hills. It was a little bit warmer than expected and very muggy, we were grateful for the stiff breeze. You did well to do that distance on the bike in that.
We meet again! That was me with the doggo crossing paths with you at the end of the drive at Stanton Park this evening. Would have stopped for a chat but the dog would have just barked her head off at a stranger on a bike stopping by us 🤣
That was a fabulous ride WM, thanks for taking us along - 25 years old, so a Dutch-built DiamondBack rather than the pre-1992 Raleigh versions? Not that it matters, it's a great bike none-the-less. Just one observation; you're too low to reap the benefit of the final part of the pedal stroke - a few more mils should give you more ooomph! And for the "helmet commentators", studies show that drivers perceive cyclists as "safer" when sporting a bit of plastic covered foam and so tend to drive CLOSER, giving non-foam heads MORE SPACE - and plastic covered foam won't save anyone from spinal injury, or having your torso run-over: smthg to consider. Thanks Sandy, A.T.B
You've got a cracking network of byways and bridleways to train on by you Sandy. I always follow a guy called Ken Massey on his ebike from your neck of the woods, he puts some lovely routes together.
I thoroughly appreciate your efforts on this ride. Sometimes it's the long hills that are worse than the small steep ones. I'm thinking of a small motor for mine now; i want to finish off my Recumbent bike when I've the money for it, i ran out of cash building the frame as I've nowhere to weld and needed help. Sparsholt? You've gone some distance, there's a agricultural college there.
@@WiltshireMan Good question well presented. Motorbike probably never, push bike who knows but not until I have finished with the doctors I would constantly fall off.
Turning 60 in two months 'eh? That calls for a birthday video. 60, Just a kid! I'm kind of surprised at no helmet. I'm a belt and suspenders, sorry belt and braces guy myself. Great video!
Haa you could be right! But I'm going to try and use human power all the way:). Thinking about getting a bike satnav. I think I can download the gpx file OK but will let you know if I need it. Going to make some changes to the bike over the next few days, swapping out the handle bars and getting some flat grips, new brakes and a new saddle. It's cheaper than buying a new bike and will transform the bike:)
Great Ride Sandy. and I am curious who the ham was that had the "H" frame with what looked like 2m antennas on it? and the other tower I couldn't quite make out what was on it. and sure tease me with those Black Berry's I absolutely Love Black Berry's and those puppy's were huge! and nice too!. thanks again for sharing. de Ellis WA1RKS
That was a nice long cycle around, you must be well fit to just get on a bike and do that kind of mileage. I know how much exercise you need to do to stay that fit being a keen cyclist myself, well done sandy!
I’m 40 in 3 weeks Sandy, I’d definitely prefer mechanical power on the hills 😂 I think our friend Bill mentioned doing that bike ride. King Alfred way, he got a new bike to do I think but hasn’t yet.
@@WiltshireMan Yeah would love to do the KAW but just dont have the time free this year. Im doing the other half of the Beacons Way later this month and as I'm carer for my wife its really difficult to get cover. If it was next year, might be a very different story. Good luck if you are riding it this year.
Nice ride Sandy . I converted my old bike to electric and hills are a lot easier , i turn 70 this year and i ride a lot more distance than i normally would so it's a big help for me . Yes you do worry about range but you can manage it . Oh yeah , if your gunna ride a bike wear a HELMET or any bingle could lead to a permanent brain injury or worse :-)
Ebikes are great but they won't do what I want which is to cover multi day rides where I'll be remote camping and no way to charge. Also I still have a reasonable level of fitness so a light weight pushbike is good enough and cheap too
@@WiltshireMan I've seen an ebike camping chap on you tube who carries a spare battery and has a solar panel on top of his panniers to charge the spare battery.
Another excellent video Sandy but I have to echo someone else’s comment about a helmet. Was that an antenna array that I spotted approx 22mins when you were talking about the house that Alfred Williams built?
Good to see you out on the pushy, I love the Ridgeway and your surrounding area, I lived there 28 years ago, suspect things have changed a bit. Have you ridden the Wiltshire Cycleway?
Things havn't changed a bit up along the Ridgeway Steve though everywhere else has. I've ridden parts of the Wiltshire cycle way but not the entire route
Great to see you out on the bike Sandy. Certainly a challenging ride, some good climbs master there. I have done lots around the Ridgeway so know how stiff some of those Hill are. Amazing that you did not look like any of them were a challenging you. Have you been secretly training on the bike or was it the Cornish pastie that help on the hills. You are braver than I using the A420 even for a short distance. There are some great off road tracks around here, that’s for sure. Glad to see you enjoying them. Cheers.
Thanks Charles, I've always had some cycling fitness and always out walking my two dogs too. Cycling goes back to when I was young, I've always had a bike. My longest journey was Lejog in 1993. When I feel I need a good workout I get on the bike and within two or three rides I'm used to the saddle again:)
Push bikes where I live don’t have pedals. They are made for children to propel with their feet and to learn balance. Bikes with pedals are called bikes.
I find it a weird experience jumping off a motorcycle and onto a push bike. Feels like you’re barely moving, takes me a while to get used to the slower pace!
Nice one sandy, get a lid on your head please. Plenty of idiots out there that are happy to knock off a cyclist especially on busy roads and that lid could save your life. Just an ob. Glad you got looked after with the pasty you needed some sustaining after all that mileage. Keep safe and well love to all the family. ♥️👍😊
Good video and well done Sandy. What does surprise me, you don't wear a cycle crash helmet. One head impact on the pavement could change your life forever. Hopefully not!! It is mandatory in New Zealand to wear one.🤔
Wear a Helmettttttt!!!
I will next time:)
Good!! My kids tell my off for not wearing one. I’m 44… just passing on the bottom kicking for wearing one. Xxxx
Great video, and very informative. But should you not be wearing a helmet, we only have one head.
He's wearing a cam-cap hat. 👌😉 I make them.
No helmet required. We never wore them back in the day. Lol
Bjørn Andreas Bull-Hansen sent me, I love the content, subbed.
Cheers from downtown Tokyo!
Stu
Thanks Bjor is a great person:)
I’m hitting 50 soon, been riding a push bike since I was 8 or so. I’ve seen a lot of things I would have missed otherwise. I got a motorbike about r years ago and love it as well, but there’s a certain peace when pedaling. New to your channel, got directed here by Bjorn Bullhansen mentioning you. Subbed and loving your feel-good content, as Bjorn calls it. Cheers from Tennessee, USA.
Thanks and welcome to my channel and that was kind of Bjorn to send you this way. Yes there is a peace to pedal power:)
Hi Sandy, I worked in a bike shop 35 years, retired 2 yrs ago we sold that model Diamnodback. I was intrigued when you reviewed on Strava, you worked in Kilometers! I thought you were still in miles. I understand not wearing a helmet, but please do, you're a role model for one, I've seen heaps of people hit the deck and bounce up, and say if they hadn't been wearing a helmet they would be still on the ground or worse. I enjoy all your countryside, I'm in NZ. Cheers.
Hi Andrew, When I downloaded Strava it came setup in Kms, so just left it that way. The Old Diamond back is a good bike and I still think it's good enough all these years later, I wonder what your thoughts are on the bike?
@@WiltshireMan Hi, A fairly basic bike, you obviously look after it. Is it 7 or 8 speed, all this upgrade to 10 speed, then 2 or even only 1 on the front is marketing BS in my opinion especially for the average rider like You and I. There is a move away from the 26 inch wheels and that was to what they called 29, a much bigger wheel, in many situations a faster ride with few downsides, then the move to a midsize wheel 27.5 or 650B which is actually closer to the original 26, which may suit a shorter rider but otherwise again marketing magic. Sadly the world revolves around commerce and upgrades. Your bike is as good as it ever was. The chain and cassette do wear out, and the gear cable outers wear which gives innacurate shifting. Otherwise it should be trouble free.
@@andrewlawry6980 Thanks Andrew, yes a lot of marketing BS unfortunately happens and the older I get the more I can see it. The bike has a 7 speed cassette and 3 chain rings and a lot of gear options, I am always able to find a comfortable gear to spin for whatever condition apart from really steep climbs.
Hi Sandy, I'm 59yrs, two brain tumours, & to keep fitness up Iv Garaged my VN800 & Just Ridden my old Mountain bike 51miles with a two day wild camp included towing 90lb of gear; all good except the hill climbs. Great to cover the ground under self sufficiency, & then the best bit, a very very enjoyable relaxing camping setup. Awesome videos Sandy, Thank you.
I've got to admit I am really enjoying the cycling maybe even more than the motorcycling and the ease at which you can find a campsite is just great too.
The benefits of exercise and not to be understated
@@WiltshireMan I Totally agree Sandy, a modern cycle these days can reach some extraordinary places down old tracks etc, as like you Iv part up graded my 90s Mountain Bike & changed to disc brake & rear pannier setup with a tow ball so to pull a small trailer with 90lbs you can hardly feel its there; Out doors, fresh air with exercise is probably the elixir of healthy living: Excellent Vids Sandy Thank you.
Brilliant attitude! Yep, I love bike rides and you’re spot on you really see so much more!
My Aunty lived in fordingbridge for many years. Right next to Salisbury. I miss it there. Would bicycle everywhere. Plus keeps you fit as a fiddle.
I live in Florida now. Bjorn told me to come over and so here I am. Cheers!
Thanks Lynn,
Always the best things in life are those that are free or cheap like in this video where I cycle my 25 year old bike thats not worth much, but what joy it brings:)
Hi sandy fantastic video very enjoyable looking forward to the next one Craig
That was smashing and I now I remember being greeted by our dogs thanks for that memory.
It's great to come home to a doggie welcome Steve
The bicycle is my only means of travel now. I've gotten rid of my vehicle, kitted out my hybrid with front and rear Panniers. Even have a MTB built solely for winter riding. It's remarkable what you can see at a slower pace. Unknown eateries, shops, landmarks and the daily lives of the locals. I've been in this small town in Japan for 12 years now and have discovered so much more of it simply by commuting by bicycle. Great exercise, but also great as stress relief, a time to think and to work on your focus/situational awareness. Rain, snow, wind and shine, I'm out wheeling about. No second thoughts, it's become a way of life and I feel so much better for it. Thank you for the efforts of battling those hills multiple times for camera shots as you carried us along with you.
Thanks Marco,
Your comment resonates with me very strongly, You really do experience so much more at a slower pace, I think we all tend to live at too fast a pace and miss so much. Now you only have bikes just imaging how much money you will save too.
Really very informative video Sandy. Well done. I like your old Bike. You live in a nice part of the world. Thank you and Stay Safe.
Greetings from Vancouver Island! I've subscribed to your channel on the strength of Bjorn Andreas Bull Hansen's recommendation.
Thanks and welcome to my channel, that was kind of Andreas to give me a shoutout, I hope you enjoy this channel, it's pretty free and easy:)
Another excellent video Sandy, very interesting stuff as you say
Lovely ride and how lovely us it to have your dogs so pleased to have you home again. Some beautiful views in this trio...the hilight for me is definitely the grain fields. Missed the opportunity to get the photos this year of the grain fields at the farm before Chris started harvesting it. But did get some photos on a trip I made to Minster in Kent...and corn growing on the Isle of Sheppey....looks like a bumper crop for the farmers this year
They are busy harvesting the crops now Steve, I think things are early this year
You made me sweat peddling up those hills. Great journey and what a bonus the Pastie was too.
What a great ride Sandy! Love those villages.
I enjoyed that Sandy. Thank you. Uffington hill is favourite place of mine and I used to go regularly when I lived in Berkshire, so was nice to see a bit of that and the smithy in your video.
Just seen you have a new bike video out, so going to watch that later.
All the best,
Elliott.
It's amazing what people take for granted with modern transport. So much to take in on a bicycle. Great video. People need to take time out and do this every once in a while.
G'day from Australia. Love your videos. I have a perfectly good car that I just never use. I ride just about everywhere. If its way to far I take the bike on a train. Anyway great post mate.👍
Thank you for sharing your adventure! Cheers!
Hello Sandy. That was an impressive distance you covered on your 'average' mountain bike. I'll keep to my 8kg carbon fibre road bike😊. 60 years of age is the new 40. I'm there just before you. Hope ur enjoying this lovely summer. Martin WB
Now that's an area I'd love to visit. Not London or other big cities! Nice place with no tall buildings (none that I noticed anyways), and a lot of nice architectures. Both the town and the countryside is a place I could spend a lot of time with both a bicycle and camera.
Well done Sandy, I was tired just watching you mate! The slower you go, the more you see, which is why I bimble so often. 60 eh? I am 26 this year [again haha]....I too am 60 this year!! Please put a helmet on mate, we need you around for a lot longer yet....! Lovely welcome home, bless them.
Don't worry Bry I got a bit of a telling off for not wearing a helmet:) I'll make sure I will wear one next time!! I really am enjoying the old push bike, it gets me far out into the countryside in not much time. I think I'll go bike camping soon:)
Nice to see you back on your push bike again nice to see you out and about on the bike but wear a helmet stay safe and stay healthy one life don't waist it
You did great, Sandy. I have an e-bike and that trip would have killed me. Lol! 🙂👍🚴♀️
Thanks Sandy for that wonderful cycle tour of your local villages and rural scenes.
60 is no age at all. I cycle with the over 60’s club and many of the group are high 70’s with one at 82. I am 63 just getting back into cycling. Keep it up.
Really good viewing video bro with some lovely country side along the way, the bit about the Spitfire was interesting. Safe travels
Thanks Ken, you can really experience the countryside on a pushbike
Thank you very much indeed. Your videos are absolutely fantastic!
I really enjoy your channel greetings from Canada
"That's going in my gob!" 😀 Brilliant, thanks so much for this cycle tour of the locality, such beautiful places to visit
They tasted good too:)
I really enjoyed this Sandy nice one. Hope your all well., Your looking strong.
I'm enjoying the pushbiking John, it's doing me good and gets closer to nature than the motorbike:)
I know Callas hill very much, tis a good hill for repeat efforts! Good to see the Ridgeway, haven't been up that way for a few months now. I was thinking to myself during the video this would be great on Strava then surprisingly it was 😁😁 just added you on Strava 👍
Love the video! You live in a great place full of great scenery and history.
Err sandy missed you at calne bike meet but bumped in to dave chatting about his 100 year old royle Enfield..brilliant video really great keep up the good work sandy
Ah, that would be Colin, he's the one with the 100 year old bike. Lord David of Glencoe was also there so you may have met him too:)
@@WiltshireMan I do apologise I ment Colin amazing man
Well done Sandy, you have more vitality than someone Half your age 💪
Cheers John the rot of old age hasn't quite set in just yet so I'm going to do some more riding whilst I can:)
Fair play sandy ...those hills are brutal...brilliant as always
Certainly agree with you about seeing more on a bike ride. I have mine set up so that the seat is lower than the handle bars. It’s a step through frame Raleigh e bike and when riding in the upright style the top of my head is over 6’6” above the road so I have a great view.
Fellow out my way has transported his Brompton on the back of his Himalayan to do some pedaling along the north rim of Grand Canyon. Sounded perfect.
I'd say thats a great combo:)
Great video Sandy. Oddly enough I watched this in the Dockle where we met last week. Cycling ads a new dimension to your channel. It’s more of a slow pace and the area you covered I know very well. Look forward to the next one. Glad you went out sans helmet - looks far more natural.
Really enjoying the cycling Mark just wish I was a bit younger:)
Crickey Sandy you keep finding your "Neolithic Burial Mounds" everywhere!🙂
There are quite a few of them here in Wiltshire.Sadly a lot have been robbed
You're a damn sight fitter than I am, that's for sure, but you've inspired me to get out on my bike and tackle a few (gentle) hills! Really enjoyed the video, Sandy. It'll be interesting to see if cycling improves my balance on my motorcycle.
It’s great to get out on the bike and as you say you see a whole lot more and can stop whenever , I wear a helmet these days but I never wore one until the kids were little and I made them wear one 😂 “keep smiling adventures” cycled the the king Alfred’s way I think .
A lovely ride out , I’m out on mine later 🚲 I couldn’t find you in strava have you a link atb Dave
Got you on Strava Dave, I must say I'm enjoying the cycling very much, it's nice not to have to put on heavy motorbike gear
Looks like a fun day out. Lovely scenery. Great old school mtb. I have a Scott mtb from the same era. Best way to explore the countryside.
57km is a pretty good outing WW. Nice little trip around the locality.
I'm building up stamina slowly Si, got a few little niggles with my hip and knee so have to take things easy but planning to cycle the King Alfreds way later this year before it turns boggy
Nice ride today Sandy. I have a new bike path here that I am looking forward to giving a try.
Really enjoyed that one sandy also enjoyed our little chat over the field recently nice to see you out on the bike again
Thanks Kevin, it was good to meet you too and probably see more of you on the dog walks:)
Great video Sandy and great to meet you on Saturday at the Himalayan meet. King Alfred way now that's a thought !!
It was great to meet you and the others there too Peter. King Alfreds way is on my list, need to get a bit fitter first, maybe do it in a month or two before the autum makes thins muddy
Great vid mr Wiltshire man👍I’m a motorcyclist and cycle and what an eye opener, as in the state of the roads and some of the places I get overtaken in
Where’s your helmet!! 😳Safety first!!.. Thanks for the bike tour ~ nice views🙌 heck of a work out Sandy, good for you & way to go!!👍
Ah yes, I shall wear a helmet next time I ride Amante:) It's good to have a workout, still some life left in me yet:)
@@WiltshireMan … You have A LoT of Life in you, believe me!! You have so many great things going on right now Sandy!! You & Mandy are blessed, just keep going and stay on course🙏 I just sent Annie a msg if she had any names picked out yet, I hinted Alexander ~ great name!!😉🤠
enjoyed this one, its crossed my mind in the past that slowing down is a good way to increase the size of the world.
adds that much more wonder to things when they seem so distant and far away.
I cycle everywhere on my folding e bike And bought a folding trailer for camping trips but it gets used for camping shopping and moving just about anything , even delivered my grandsons bat man bike on it , both bike and trailer fold up very small , have visited places I used to walk to but hadn't visited for years , did a forty mile round trip to visit my daughter last week , loads of old railway paths where I live and more cyclepaths planned so it's all good
Thats one good thing from the modern times Mick, lots more cycle paths. The roads are becoming congested now
Sandy as an ex end to end cyclist -You can nail this cycling again 👍👍
Hi James, I'm also and end to ender, did it back in 1992, 30 years ago!
@@WiltshireMan No I meant you being a end to ender not me-I remember you mentioned this on one of your previous videos when you cycled on your touring bike-Top guy Sandy !
Thank you Sandy! Needed that wind through my hair and horizons widened! What a lovely area with stunning views!! Here in Carmarthenshire, it's a job to see over the hedges!! Found you on Strava... kudos given👍 Looking forward to your King Alfred's Way jolly🏴
Thanks Gromlynne and thanks too for the kudos:)
Absolutely love your videos Sandy! A lovely way to see the countryside. My brother rode the London to Brighton a few years ago and he said there was a mega steep hill in there too. Sadly my darling brother passed away in May age 59. Id like to do London to Brighton too but dont think im fit enough. Life is short, so we need to go and enjoy our time,x
Ah, I'm sorry to hear about your brother thats so tragic and still quite young, same age as me. I shall be 60 in October, Yes life is short and we must try and make every moment count
Thanks for taking us on the ride around your local area,always interesting to see other parts of the world and being on a push bike is a great way to see it. Its nice to hear a bit of the local history to. I think the way this mad world is going there will be more people getting back on bikes and riding to get around, the price of petrol being a major reason to do so. The best thing about cycling is, as you said the chance to see things you don't in a motor vehicle and the ability to stop just about anywhere to admire the views. I know you are probably going to get sick of hearing this but please wear a helmet, we don't ride our motorcycles without them and a push bike is just as dangerous to ride. Anyway as it was about 4:55 am when I started watching this video here in the Barossa Valley which is in South Australia i should probably think about getting up and making a cup of tea. I am looking forward to when you go on your cycling adventure that should be very interesting, anyway all the best to you and Mandy and of course your pair of good girls.
Cheers from Australia
Thanks Wayne and good to know this video started your day:)
Great video, you're fit as a fiddle pal, us oldies can still do it. I'm 57 and still wild camping with my dog at least once a month.
Keep it up
Thanks Phil and hope you can stay fit for a long time to come too
Loved this video Sand good to see you on the old bone shaker was in Lambourn last in my camper and work my way alongside the ridgeway alway keeping my eye out for you nominally on chug
Hi Daniel I am often on Chug chugging around the back lanes, I shall have to think of a name for the pushbike:)
well done Sandy, i’m 65 and i go biking, and without a helmet, all that safety rules are just stupid.
What a beautiful country.
I do not like electric bikes, i love to push.
how much is your head worth?
Lovely dogs
Hi just heading out on my ebike yeah i know but im 11years ahead of you🤣 lot of hills up here in cumbria....ps life in slow lane is my himalayan😉 atb dave...
Cheers Dave, the Himi is great for the slow lanes:)
My hubby loves motorcycles and bikes,anything on two wheels 😂
I am 69 I did 50 years of motorcycle riding I gave up recently because we're I live I have no safe parking. now I have a ebike which I absolutely love.
Shoulder checks!!!
Getting to be a bit of a slacker are you Sandy? It was downhill part of the way! LOL! It is great to get out and stretch the legs and test the wind. But wear a helmet! Lovely countryside!
Yes, I'll wear a helmet next time as yes, didn't have to pedal the downhills:)
I go to Wayland smithy every autumn, I walk from the NT car park near white horse hill. I never think of the place the rest of the year.
A hill is one thing that you're glad has a downside.
That was me, my wife and dog in the background at 09.05 in. I said to her I thought it was you as you went past!
We had just popped up to the trig point on Charlbury Hill.
Ah I do remember seeing a couple walk down from the hill, I was aware of you there so didn't film Charlebury too much, looks like you enjoyed the hike though:)
@@WiltshireMan yeah always enjoy it up on the hills. It was a little bit warmer than expected and very muggy, we were grateful for the stiff breeze. You did well to do that distance on the bike in that.
We meet again! That was me with the doggo crossing paths with you at the end of the drive at Stanton Park this evening. Would have stopped for a chat but the dog would have just barked her head off at a stranger on a bike stopping by us 🤣
@@RBWill1 Ah, I was out there making a quick update vid on my bike. Getting it prepped for adventure:)
@@RBWill1 PS Your dog, was it the lovely old German Shepherd?
Thumbs up my brother
That was a fabulous ride WM, thanks for taking us along - 25 years old, so a Dutch-built DiamondBack rather than the pre-1992 Raleigh versions? Not that it matters, it's a great bike none-the-less. Just one observation; you're too low to reap the benefit of the final part of the pedal stroke - a few more mils should give you more ooomph!
And for the "helmet commentators", studies show that drivers perceive cyclists as "safer" when sporting a bit of plastic covered foam and so tend to drive CLOSER, giving non-foam heads MORE SPACE - and plastic covered foam won't save anyone from spinal injury, or having your torso run-over: smthg to consider. Thanks Sandy, A.T.B
OK, the dogs at the end. bless❤❤
You've got a cracking network of byways and bridleways to train on by you Sandy. I always follow a guy called Ken Massey on his ebike from your neck of the woods, he puts some lovely routes together.
Thanks John I'll check out some of those routes
I thoroughly appreciate your efforts on this ride. Sometimes it's the long hills that are worse than the small steep ones. I'm thinking of a small motor for mine now; i want to finish off my Recumbent bike when I've the money for it, i ran out of cash building the frame as I've nowhere to weld and needed help. Sparsholt? You've gone some distance, there's a agricultural college there.
Stunning views, and blackberries. I wanna fly over there. Speaking of flying Sandy, are you still going up?
Cornish pasty. I wish. Not on the menu outside of the UK, high on the list of foods I miss.
Nice one Sandy.
Cheers Dave, when are you going to get a bike?
@@WiltshireMan Good question well presented. Motorbike probably never, push bike who knows but not until I have finished with the doctors I would constantly fall off.
Turning 60 in two months 'eh? That calls for a birthday video. 60, Just a kid!
I'm kind of surprised at no helmet. I'm a belt and suspenders, sorry belt and braces guy myself.
Great video!
I shall treat myself to a birthday present, maybe a new bike, but I'll keep hold of the old MTB too. I'll wear a helmet next time
Why l love my Bantam
Cracking ride! I have a spare helmet (in Swindon) if you want one!
Thanks Gary, I have a helmet here somewhere just couldn't find it intime for the ride. Thanks for the offer though. Very kind
That thing needs a motor, I have the KAW GPX if you need it mate. Was pretty tough over 4 days
Haa you could be right! But I'm going to try and use human power all the way:). Thinking about getting a bike satnav. I think I can download the gpx file OK but will let you know if I need it. Going to make some changes to the bike over the next few days, swapping out the handle bars and getting some flat grips, new brakes and a new saddle. It's cheaper than buying a new bike and will transform the bike:)
@@WiltshireMan komoot is a decent app mate so you can use your phone
Great to see you in a cap 🧢
Delightful 🙂
Very good vide bruv and I haven't even watched it yet. 😂👌👌
Great Ride Sandy. and I am curious who the ham was that had the "H" frame with what looked like 2m antennas on it? and the other tower I couldn't quite make out what was on it. and sure tease me with those Black Berry's I absolutely Love Black Berry's and those puppy's were huge! and nice too!. thanks again for sharing. de Ellis WA1RKS
Thats G5WQ's qth Ellis, I think the antennas you saw are for moon bounce
That was a nice long cycle around, you must be well fit to just get on a bike and do that kind of mileage. I know how much exercise you need to do to stay that fit being a keen cyclist myself, well done sandy!
Thanks Simon, I just took it steady and spun a low gear up those hills. Had to have a shower when I got back home though:)
Great video again but what about the helmet being a cyclist and motorcyclist myself
I’m 40 in 3 weeks Sandy, I’d definitely prefer mechanical power on the hills 😂 I think our friend Bill mentioned doing that bike ride. King Alfred way, he got a new bike to do I think but hasn’t yet.
I will have to message Bill and see what his plans are. I still need to up my fitness a bit before I tackle to route
@@WiltshireMan Yeah would love to do the KAW but just dont have the time free this year. Im doing the other half of the Beacons Way later this month and as I'm carer for my wife its really difficult to get cover. If it was next year, might be a very different story. Good luck if you are riding it this year.
Nice ride Sandy . I converted my old bike to electric and hills are a lot easier , i turn 70 this year and i ride a lot more distance than i normally would so it's a big help for me . Yes you do worry about range but you can manage it . Oh yeah , if your gunna ride a bike wear a HELMET or any bingle could lead to a permanent brain injury or worse :-)
Wonderful adventure Sandy..VE9DSO Doug
Another cracking video sandy. Have you thought about buying an ebike?
Ebikes are great but they won't do what I want which is to cover multi day rides where I'll be remote camping and no way to charge. Also I still have a reasonable level of fitness so a light weight pushbike is good enough and cheap too
@@WiltshireMan I've seen an ebike camping chap on you tube who carries a spare battery and has a solar panel on top of his panniers to charge the spare battery.
Another excellent video Sandy but I have to echo someone else’s comment about a helmet.
Was that an antenna array that I spotted approx 22mins when you were talking about the house that Alfred Williams built?
Thats G5WQ's qth he is into Moon bounce I believe
Very good. I’ve started cycling more this summer. Must be our age Sandy! Have you done any flying this summer?ATB🏕🍻
No more flying for me I'm afraid, I decided to quit whilst I was ahead. Had 160 enjoyable flights though and maybe a few sketchy ones too
Good to see you out on the pushy, I love the Ridgeway and your surrounding area, I lived there 28 years ago, suspect things have changed a bit. Have you ridden the Wiltshire Cycleway?
Things havn't changed a bit up along the Ridgeway Steve though everywhere else has. I've ridden parts of the Wiltshire cycle way but not the entire route
Great to see you out on the bike Sandy. Certainly a challenging ride, some good climbs master there. I have done lots around the Ridgeway so know how stiff some of those Hill are. Amazing that you did not look like any of them were a challenging you. Have you been secretly training on the bike or was it the Cornish pastie that help on the hills. You are braver than I using the A420 even for a short distance. There are some great off road tracks around here, that’s for sure. Glad to see you enjoying them. Cheers.
Thanks Charles,
I've always had some cycling fitness and always out walking my two dogs too. Cycling goes back to when I was young, I've always had a bike. My longest journey was Lejog in 1993.
When I feel I need a good workout I get on the bike and within two or three rides I'm used to the saddle again:)
I never used to wear a helmet until I witnessed an accident where a cyclist had his skull split open.
Push bikes where I live don’t have pedals. They are made for children to propel with their feet and to learn balance. Bikes with pedals are called bikes.
I find it a weird experience jumping off a motorcycle and onto a push bike.
Feels like you’re barely moving, takes me a while to get used to the slower pace!
Nice one sandy, get a lid on your head please. Plenty of idiots out there that are happy to knock off a cyclist especially on busy roads and that lid could save your life. Just an ob. Glad you got looked after with the pasty you needed some sustaining after all that mileage. Keep safe and well love to all the family. ♥️👍😊
Thanks Marcus, yes I will wear a lid next time, You meet the nicest people on a pushbike (and a motorbike):)
Good video and well done Sandy. What does surprise me, you don't wear a cycle crash helmet. One head impact on the pavement could change your life forever. Hopefully not!! It is mandatory in New Zealand to wear one.🤔
Tour de France, PAH. Mr W does the tour de Wiltshire, much better. 👍
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