Thank you. A really nice video - it made me look forward to autumn. I strongly agree regarding lights. My touring bike & Brompton both have hub dynamos, but I still take extra lights, enough to get me home, even if I don't plan to be out after dark. I use a Carridice bag and rack similar to yours on my road bike. Toe clip straps on the top of the bag are useful to take an extra water bottle on very hot days and a rolled up jacket on cold/wet ones.
Not really any special autumn prep for me. Tokyo summers are too hot for riding, so autumn marks a return to the bike. Depending on the temps I might wear a long-sleeved jersey or opt for an inner liner under a short-sleeve jersey with UV sleeves. I do make sure the lights are charged. Temps in the autumn here can range from about 12C all the way up to 30C. It's just late summer now so if it ever falls below 35C I'll try the Tama River cycling course to see if any spider lilies remain.
Another great video, Paul. Hope it inspires people to cycle through autumn. “Lights” - totally agree with you. Numpties who think it’s not cool to have lights! I ride early mornings in Weymouth and surrounding areas and I see (because I have lights) so many young cyclists with no lights and dark clothing - why?
Very good video however, you omitted to mention that caution is required cycling over wet dead leaves. Could lead to a crash (I speak from experience). Subbed
@@kekqq autumn can go down to almost freezing with a chill wind so that’s what we are taking into account 👍 it’s about being prepared for more changeable weather
Carnivorous forests sound scary
Here in Greece, we are waiting for the autumn to start cycling because of the high temperatures. Very interesting Paul, keep the good job up..
Ah I bet that will be lovely to cycle in Greece in Autumn - probably like our summers 😂 Happy cycling and thank you for the nice comments
Looking forward to using my Gravel bike for some autumn landscape/woodland photography this year. With a flask of hot soup and a coffee 👌🍂🚲
@@Paul9 oh that sounds perfect 👌 especially with a flask of coffee
Thank you. A really nice video - it made me look forward to autumn. I strongly agree regarding lights. My touring bike & Brompton both have hub dynamos, but I still take extra lights, enough to get me home, even if I don't plan to be out after dark. I use a Carridice bag and rack similar to yours on my road bike. Toe clip straps on the top of the bag are useful to take an extra water bottle on very hot days and a rolled up jacket on cold/wet ones.
@@matthewrobins5798 hi, thanks for watching and you comments. Great to hear a fellow Carradice bag lover and good tip!
Not really any special autumn prep for me. Tokyo summers are too hot for riding, so autumn marks a return to the bike. Depending on the temps I might wear a long-sleeved jersey or opt for an inner liner under a short-sleeve jersey with UV sleeves. I do make sure the lights are charged. Temps in the autumn here can range from about 12C all the way up to 30C. It's just late summer now so if it ever falls below 35C I'll try the Tama River cycling course to see if any spider lilies remain.
@@oheso ah that sounds wonderful. I wish we had these temperatures in autumn! Enjoy and happy cycling
Another great video, Paul. Hope it inspires people to cycle through autumn. “Lights” - totally agree with you. Numpties who think it’s not cool to have lights! I ride early mornings in Weymouth and surrounding areas and I see (because I have lights) so many young cyclists with no lights and dark clothing - why?
@@johnbayley1109 thanks John, glad you enjoyed it. Numpties indeed! 😂 I do not know the answer!
Carnivorous forests 0_o
@@oheso 😂😂 we were waiting for someone to notice 😂 Hope you enjoyed the video
It's only sub zero/ icy conditions that stop you from riding - otherwise can ride all year with the right kit.
@@christopherrichards387 exactly
Very good video however, you omitted to mention that caution is required cycling over wet dead leaves. Could lead to a crash (I speak from experience). Subbed
@@ToastandJam52 hi thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed the video. Very good point and so obvious can’t believe we missed it 😂
Gravel Brompton?
Dude loves rain ☔️
@@saxon1376 😂😂 I also enjoy avoiding it 😂
What make/model of saddle is on your bike?
What model is the Carradice saddlebag? Is it a Nelson?
@@andrewash9318 im pretty sure its the barley. I bought it ages ago and cant exactly remember
@@veloworks9266 Ok, good to know that you can fit so much in just 7 liters.
All of that for 16 degrees weather?
@@kekqq autumn can go down to almost freezing with a chill wind so that’s what we are taking into account 👍 it’s about being prepared for more changeable weather