One of the things that has helped reduce my anxiety is taking a bicycle touring e-course from an experienced bicycle tourer, dietitian who works at a bike shop.... She gives some great advice. Really helped me. 😁
Ahahaha you are too sweet Mark. I was so surprised when I found that I was more anxious about this trip than any other I've done. But when I took my own advice for how to deal with fear it really helped 😂😂😂 I'm glad you found the course helpful, that means so much :)
Thank you so much for this lovely message. It was my hope in being open with my struggles in this video that others might know they aren't alone, and it means so much to know that it might have been helpful. Thank you for sharing that.
Take comfort in knowing that you are an inspiration to us all!!! Thank you for taking us all along your adventures whether good or bad we all love and learn from your experiences.(anxiety is a burden that we all carry on our shoulders however, I’m sure I saw it fall off yours along the trail somewhere.)
Well done Sheelagh, being Irish we are very proud of Dervla Murphy, she is a legend. Keep it going, your videos was one of the reasons I did an 800 km cycle in May/June. Don’t be too hard on yourself 😀👍
On a bike trip from DC to Indiana I had horrible anxiety. After about 35 miles on the C&O Canal towpath, I stopped. Out loud, I gave myself a lecture. “If something goes wrong, you’ll deal with it then. In the meantime, the sun is shining, the birds are singing, the bike is rolling flawlessly. You’re on vacation! Enjoy this!!!” It worked. And things did go wrong. I dealt with them. No big deal. I had a great trip.
"If something goes wrong, you'll deal with it then" so true and well said. Nothing we can do with it in our imagination! So glad you had a great trip :)
Good vid on that pre trip anxiety. EVERY DAMN TIME. And like others say, as soon as you leave the door you end up confused why you ever worried at all.
Thank you for this video. I always have awful pre-trip jitters to the point that I almost talk myself out of every solo trip I plan. But I just keep going anyway and proving to myself that it always works out in the end. I doubt the anxiety will ever go away. But it always ends up being worth it. The way you articulated your experience made me feel less alone in that!
I made my first training bike tour this august...and also got quite much anxiety during packing. And I felt like I stopping myself from it. The first day I ride only 30 km and got my first night with a tent near forest...I also have fear and anxiety when I start something, and I hope that next year I will be finally capable of bike-touring
loved the video. making a check-list of the stuff you need wouldn't hurt. also prepairing the stuff you need a couple of days in advance wouldn't also be a bad idea. ciao.
Not quite sure where you are but I've had some nice rides along the rail trails in south eastern Ontario. You can go from Pembroke to Kingston to Peterborough to Huntsville. Subscribed
This one’s fun! Nice job with the storytelling. Edit: Also!!!! Dervla Murphy is wild! Also not a great book for reducing food anxiety. The woman seemed to exist on like one potato a day sometimes.
Resonated alot with this. I dont do big trips, but have trouble sleeping in a tent, which kinda puts me off going every time! Can count on one hand the number of good nights sleep I've had over last few 6 or 7 short trips (week long and weekenders). Have high quality camping gear, in fact same tent as you, even use ear plugs - yeah nah still can't sleep! Poor sleep really affects my riding the next day, usually totally shattered making the experience less than ideal! Any tips appreciated!
Ooof I've been there! I did actually make a video about how to get a better sleep camping which I'll share here: th-cam.com/video/hrq-8PMqyYc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=EuIf7526kgsnAQAs If it's fear that's keeping you up (as it often is for me!) I try to remind myself of the unlikeliness that someone will actually find me or try to bother me. And that at that very moment there are other bicycle travellers all over the world who are also perfectly safe in their tents even if they're a little spooked. Basically, I try to reason with myself that there are actually so many situations in life that I'm actually in more danger, and although bad luck can happen, chances are I'm actually perfectly okay inside my tent. I also keep something I feel I could defend myself with nearby just for my peace of mind. I hope that helps a little. You've got this!
I love seeing people do this! My partner and I have talked about it but she's an older dog and can be anxious in new situations so unfortunately we don't think she would like it much. But I love seeing people bring their pets along on their adventures!
@@SheelaghDalyI wondered the same thing. But then I saw you were on a classic steel step through and thought, "good for you, taking a vintage steel bike out for an adventure!"
I got you if you want impoverished backpacking advice. Been homeless here in the U.S. for 10 years. First thing I'd say is watch out for your spine, backpacking is rough on your back and it creeps up on you over time.
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One of the things that has helped reduce my anxiety is taking a bicycle touring e-course from an experienced bicycle tourer, dietitian who works at a bike shop.... She gives some great advice. Really helped me. 😁
Ahahaha you are too sweet Mark. I was so surprised when I found that I was more anxious about this trip than any other I've done. But when I took my own advice for how to deal with fear it really helped 😂😂😂 I'm glad you found the course helpful, that means so much :)
Oh my…I just love that you were open and transparent here. The gift, for me at least is hearing your struggle makes mine not so isolating.
Thank you!
Thank you so much for this lovely message. It was my hope in being open with my struggles in this video that others might know they aren't alone, and it means so much to know that it might have been helpful. Thank you for sharing that.
The hardest part of a bike tour is leaving the front driveway. The rest just falls into place.
Wow, so beautifully said. I'm going to remember that ❤
Take comfort in knowing that you are an inspiration to us all!!! Thank you for taking us all along your adventures whether good or bad we all love and learn from your experiences.(anxiety is a burden that we all carry on our shoulders however, I’m sure I saw it fall off yours along the trail somewhere.)
Awww this is such a beautiful message. It truly means so much. Thank you very much for the kind words. And you are so right, it really did fall away ❤
Well done Sheelagh, being Irish we are very proud of Dervla Murphy, she is a legend.
Keep it going, your videos was one of the reasons I did an 800 km cycle in May/June. Don’t be too hard on yourself 😀👍
Thank you so much! It means so much to know my videos might help others in any way. Congratulations on the ride!
This was so relatable! Thank you for this! I'm going to bookmark it for a pep talk before my next tour :)
That means so much. I hope it continues to be helpful :)
I forgot who first said this, “living in the past causes depression. Living in the future causes anxiety. Try to live in the now”.
Lao Tzu quote
@@ecttreker9816 The Tao, the way by Lao Tzu. Very good quote.
On a bike trip from DC to Indiana I had horrible anxiety. After about 35 miles on the C&O Canal towpath, I stopped. Out loud, I gave myself a lecture. “If something goes wrong, you’ll deal with it then. In the meantime, the sun is shining, the birds are singing, the bike is rolling flawlessly. You’re on vacation! Enjoy this!!!”
It worked. And things did go wrong. I dealt with them. No big deal. I had a great trip.
"If something goes wrong, you'll deal with it then" so true and well said. Nothing we can do with it in our imagination! So glad you had a great trip :)
Perfect. I really enjoy watching your videos.
Good vid on that pre trip anxiety. EVERY DAMN TIME. And like others say, as soon as you leave the door you end up confused why you ever worried at all.
Haha it is helpful knowing that so many of us experience it 😅♥️
Thank you for this video. I always have awful pre-trip jitters to the point that I almost talk myself out of every solo trip I plan. But I just keep going anyway and proving to myself that it always works out in the end. I doubt the anxiety will ever go away. But it always ends up being worth it. The way you articulated your experience made me feel less alone in that!
LOL, great video! Totally agree...anxiety and self doubt every time...despite having done this all soooo many times before.
The beautiful is the smile on the bike
You'll do great.
Reading Dervla Murphy's book is time-traveling for bike-touring folks. I highly recommend it!
I made my first training bike tour this august...and also got quite much anxiety during packing. And I felt like I stopping myself from it. The first day I ride only 30 km and got my first night with a tent near forest...I also have fear and anxiety when I start something, and I hope that next year I will be finally capable of bike-touring
That sounds like a great start! Well done on getting out there :)
Excellent video! Thank you for sharing. The mind can be intense sometimes.
Thank you! It really can. Fortunately I've found every time I move through the fear, it's always been worth it :)
I had my first tour this summer. There was many time when I sed to my self It will bee fiiiine. :D Everything ended up being fine!
Yayyyy!!! 🎉🎉🎉 Congrats on your first bike tour! I’m glad it went well 😊
loved the video. making a check-list of the stuff you need wouldn't hurt. also prepairing the stuff you need a couple of days in advance wouldn't also be a bad idea.
ciao.
Yes totally! A little prep work can really ease the anxiety and let the excitement take over :)
Not quite sure where you are but I've had some nice rides along the rail trails in south eastern Ontario. You can go from Pembroke to Kingston to Peterborough to Huntsville. Subscribed
Oh nice! Thanks for the tip!
Excellent, thanks for sharing that with us.
Your Awesome !
This one’s fun! Nice job with the storytelling.
Edit: Also!!!! Dervla Murphy is wild! Also not a great book for reducing food anxiety. The woman seemed to exist on like one potato a day sometimes.
Ahaha that will definitely never be me 😂 Thank you so much!
You are one cool lady. Go for it. 😊
Have ridden a bike with Pinion gears? Have you used Jones bars?
Great video :)
0:26 is that the ferry in Newcastle UK to IJmuiden Netherlands? Was there last september a week long solo bikepacking trip... good times!
Yes!! How cool - hope you had a great trip!
Resonated alot with this. I dont do big trips, but have trouble sleeping in a tent, which kinda puts me off going every time! Can count on one hand the number of good nights sleep I've had over last few 6 or 7 short trips (week long and weekenders). Have high quality camping gear, in fact same tent as you, even use ear plugs - yeah nah still can't sleep! Poor sleep really affects my riding the next day, usually totally shattered making the experience less than ideal! Any tips appreciated!
Ooof I've been there! I did actually make a video about how to get a better sleep camping which I'll share here: th-cam.com/video/hrq-8PMqyYc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=EuIf7526kgsnAQAs If it's fear that's keeping you up (as it often is for me!) I try to remind myself of the unlikeliness that someone will actually find me or try to bother me. And that at that very moment there are other bicycle travellers all over the world who are also perfectly safe in their tents even if they're a little spooked. Basically, I try to reason with myself that there are actually so many situations in life that I'm actually in more danger, and although bad luck can happen, chances are I'm actually perfectly okay inside my tent. I also keep something I feel I could defend myself with nearby just for my peace of mind. I hope that helps a little. You've got this!
Yes you can
Hi. Well done! Whereabouts is this set? Full Tilt is definitely the book, but Dervla Murphy was a bit different 😊
This is the Cannonball 300 route in Ontario!
As a man I don't really have anxiety travelling alone and finding somewhere to camp. My biggest worry is the weather and getting soaked.
Congrats, but that may not be very representative of men in general.
Did you ever think about taking your dog along with you in a trailer?
I never tried this as I don't have a dog but it could be quite cool.
I love seeing people do this! My partner and I have talked about it but she's an older dog and can be anxious in new situations so unfortunately we don't think she would like it much. But I love seeing people bring their pets along on their adventures!
Congrats. What happened to the bridge club? Your Bridge Club build video is how I found you.
The bridge club will be back! I'll share more in the next video about why I took my vintage Raleigh on this trip :)
@@SheelaghDalyI wondered the same thing. But then I saw you were on a classic steel step through and thought, "good for you, taking a vintage steel bike out for an adventure!"
@@markmartello Aww thank you! I can't wait to share more about it in the next video 🙊
@@SheelaghDaly I love your bike! I ride a Raleigh. Love the step thru frame and upright seating position.
@@RDaneelOlivaw2 It's so comfy eh!? I did a 90km day on it this trip with virtually no discomfort. Happy raleigh riding!
I got you if you want impoverished backpacking advice. Been homeless here in the U.S. for 10 years. First thing I'd say is watch out for your spine, backpacking is rough on your back and it creeps up on you over time.
You are highly capable. Beautiful.
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