We Went to Wales to take on Three Welsh Mountains

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  • @johnyoung1919
    @johnyoung1919 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow 👏 some stunning views right there. Great effort to all the Mendip crew

    • @DarrenPhillips
      @DarrenPhillips  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks John, it was pretty spectacular most of the day! It’ll take some beating that’s for sure.

  • @fuzzylogic1887
    @fuzzylogic1887 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That looked absolutely stunning 😍

    • @DarrenPhillips
      @DarrenPhillips  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It really was, I’d definitely recommend a trip there to anyone.

  • @simonmundy5387
    @simonmundy5387 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Superb video Darren. You've inspired me to get across to Wales and do The Tumble soon. A few years ago a few of us did an 80mile route, the Rhigos and then the Bwlych from two sides. The second Bwylch climb from Neath that went on and on, but spectacular! Thanks again for your inspiration and fun! Simon, Clevedon.

    • @DarrenPhillips
      @DarrenPhillips  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Simon, funkily enough, I was looking at a route to do the Bwlch and Rhigos yesterday! I’d definitely recommend them all, the climbs got better as we went along.

  • @newbarker523
    @newbarker523 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! You lucky buggers. I would've suffered from the cold but would love to do that route in warmer times. Looked tough but very rewarding. Well done all of you.

    • @DarrenPhillips
      @DarrenPhillips  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Pete, With all the climbing, it wasn’t that cold, but Iain was so fast up the hills, he was waiting for a bit!

    • @newbarker523
      @newbarker523 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DarrenPhillips I noticed Iain's good on the hills. His cassette is small too 💪

    • @DarrenPhillips
      @DarrenPhillips  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@newbarker523 he has a 27 on the back! 😳

  • @ade9685
    @ade9685 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What fab climbs and roads stunning

    • @DarrenPhillips
      @DarrenPhillips  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Ade, we will definitely have to venture back that way soon, Pete did a bike packing trip through Wales and it all looked stunning.

  • @kevinlake8065
    @kevinlake8065 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow, watching this vlog brought back all the memories from Sunday riding it! Gospel Pass gets my vote out of the 3! Love that you caught my near miss with the sheep on the 2nd descent! Looked a lot closer than I remembered too 🙈🐑 Ken gives the ride 2 thumbs up as well 👍👍😂

  • @scotttapia3072
    @scotttapia3072 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had to dodge and be on the lookout for deer a few times last week, but those sheep seem a bit more unpredictable!
    Excellent descent footage BTW. 👍🏼 👍🏼 👍🏼

    • @DarrenPhillips
      @DarrenPhillips  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Scott, I didn’t actually film the funniest but nearest miss. Just after the bridge we came across a few sheep who all scarpered down the hill, except one, who carried on running just ahead of the bikes, we were shouting go right, go right, but the little bugger was obviously Welsh and didn’t speak English, as he ran to the left and jumped straight up a vertical grass wall!! 🐑 Iain did remark that he was a better climber than him!! 😂
      I’m glad you noticed the downhill footage, more vlog upgrades 👍

    • @scotttapia3072
      @scotttapia3072 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DarrenPhillips 😂 👍🏼

  • @timwilliams4207
    @timwilliams4207 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really enjoy your films.
    I discovered you because I'm down in Bristol for a few weeks of work and looking for inspiration for local routes to ride when I get the time off.
    Last weekend I took a ride into the Mendips thinking, how hard can they be, compared to the Dales and Lancashire hills that I'm used to riding?
    But OMG those Mendips climbs are brutally hard.
    They'll have set you up for your Welsh excursion no problem.

    • @DarrenPhillips
      @DarrenPhillips  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s brilliant, thanks Tim, the Mendips are very steep compared to other climbs we have done, but they are relatively short in comparison to the Welsh mountains. But we do like a climb or two. Hopefully one day, I’ll get to go and experience the Dales, as we have plenty of Official 100 climbs still to tick off. Thanks for watching.

    • @timwilliams4207
      @timwilliams4207 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for filming, I'll keep watching.
      Definitely heading into the Mendips next chance I get, Cheddar Gorge I have to visit - it was on the agenda last time but I ran out of steam and cut my route.

    • @DarrenPhillips
      @DarrenPhillips  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@timwilliams4207 yes, the Gorge is a must.

  • @Teifilass
    @Teifilass 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    😂😂😂😂🤣 had to laugh sorry, but at least you attempted to say them. Great rides, in my part of Wales we had blazing sun but gusty winds.

    • @DarrenPhillips
      @DarrenPhillips  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Michelle, I can only use the excuse, it was a very last minute change of plan and I didn’t really look properly at the names of the climbs 🤦‍♂️ I will try better next time 😂

  • @bikerted16
    @bikerted16 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome well done everyone have done a few climbs in Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 most of them are brutal , brilliant vlog Darren 👍🍰🚴‍♀️💪

    • @DarrenPhillips
      @DarrenPhillips  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Terry, the climbs weren’t as steep as our Mendip climbs, but certainly a lot longer! But the closer you got to the summit, the better the views got. We will definitely be going back. How are you currently? Hopefully you’re feeling better!

    • @bikerted16
      @bikerted16 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DarrenPhillips feeling a lot better thank you Darren, tho still not eating properly still on cup a soup best thing I’ve lost a stone in weight , back at Clatterbridge. Hospital tomorrow morning to see the ONCOLOGIST hopefully no more needles, and change my medication

    • @DarrenPhillips
      @DarrenPhillips  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fingers crossed for you Terry, after my pathetic attempt at the Welsh climbs, I might have to try the cup a soup diet!! 😂 glad to hear you’re getting better though.

  • @lewiswalker7803
    @lewiswalker7803 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ace views, great climbing efforts boys!! 👏🏽

    • @DarrenPhillips
      @DarrenPhillips  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Lewis, they were some long tough climbs, but the views made it worth it

  • @goldenmath4091
    @goldenmath4091 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mate, that's awesome stuff, reminds me of cycling in dartmoor, another place close to my heart
    Dunno how you find such great rides

    • @DarrenPhillips
      @DarrenPhillips  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Funny you should mention Dartmoor, I’m here now enjoying some stunning scenery and planning on bringing the bike and gang back here very soon. I generally use Simon Warren’s official 100 climbs and Komoot. There are always treasures to be found.

    • @goldenmath4091
      @goldenmath4091 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DarrenPhillips great stuff mate, have a look around vensford resoivoir , we walked and cycled all around there, you can take a walk down to sharra pool , the views are stunning

  • @delmoran433
    @delmoran433 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ooh - looked amazing 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿❤️.
    I’m still laughing at some of your pronunciations - with you, of course, not at you 😄 because they were great efforts 👌

    • @DarrenPhillips
      @DarrenPhillips  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Del, I have a route to go back to Wales and tackle The Bwlch, so I hope you can make that one as our official translator.

  • @SteveBrill
    @SteveBrill 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice one guys. That’s a lot of climbing! Can’t wait to hear Del’s (correct) pronunciations on the place names. 🤣

    • @DarrenPhillips
      @DarrenPhillips  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Steve, What was wrong with my pronunciation’s? 😂😂😂😂

    • @SteveBrill
      @SteveBrill 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DarrenPhillips hopefully nothing Darren? 🤔🤣

    • @DarrenPhillips
      @DarrenPhillips  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😜

  • @deansbeans2782
    @deansbeans2782 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great vid 👌

    • @DarrenPhillips
      @DarrenPhillips  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Dean, it was a great day out. Just looking at 100km route around Aberdare for the Bwlch, Bryn Du and Rhigos. Komoot says 1900m so 🏔 🏔 🏔 galore!!!

    • @deansbeans2782
      @deansbeans2782 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DarrenPhillips ooh I'd better start working on a pass out! 😆

  • @malcolmphillips3217
    @malcolmphillips3217 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You need to try the Aberdare mountain into Maerdy where your Grandad was born, it's 1 in 4

    • @DarrenPhillips
      @DarrenPhillips  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      There is an Official 100 climb out of Aberdare called Bryn Du and it does go to Maerdy. I have a route to visit Wales again and do that one, Rhigos and The Bwlch. Might be a while though.