Cycling LONDON to BIRMINGHAM on the GRAND UNION CANAL with the Bicycle Adventure Club
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- The Bicycle Adventure Club ride from London to Birmingham along the Grand Union Canal. 173 miles over 4 days, wild camping along the way.
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It's like watching a feel good movie!
Wonderful to watch. Thank you for sharing. Can’t wait for your next adventure.
Well done guys you are what cycling is all about 👍
Thanks David. Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!
You found an absolute gem with that pub :) I discovered many years ago that the best places to camp are near a pub. After a long day in the saddle, sitting down to a good meal and a relaxing drink really rounds the day off nicely.
Brilliantly done
Finished watching your video and wow I've been thinking about doing this and I'm now looking at doing it in 3 weeks time I'm starting in Birmingham. After seeing your video I'm so looking forward to doing this
That was wonderful people. Real cycling. Think my biggest laugh was hearing Sarah's accent go from Birmingham Comprehensive to Cheltenham Ladies College when she said hello to strangers on the path! Hope to run into you all somewhere, sometime.
One does try Brian 😜🤣🤣 Thanks for watching 🤩
You mean you made it into London and had a kipper tie lol , excellent funny and inspiring in equal measures
You guys seem like a fantastic bunch to cycle with. If you fancy an adventure in Sweden some time … 😊
Really good video it's a route I want to do! Thanks for sharing! 😊
A proper adventure and camaraderie! 🎩
Love this film and the people I really enjoyed it. So down to earth it's great keep up the good work !
When this lockdown is over I am planning on walking the entire length of this Grand Union Canal, with wild camping inbetween. I aim to start in London and end up in Wales, so I am looking for videos exactly like yours to get an idea of what to expect. This is absolutely brilliant/perfect! Haven't watched all of it, but I will do so. Thanks for posting.
I’m hoping to walk it too, but Birmingham to London, walking it in one 48 hour period. Can’t wait to get out and about!
That sounds insane. Are you going to document your adventure.
@@traveller3891 I just recently walked from London to Birmingham on the Grand Union Canal (6-part videos on my channel). I stopped at Birmingham because my friend got seriously attacked under bridge 88E. Now I realise just how bloody dangerous it is!
That sounds amazing, insanely amazing! I hope all goes well for you :D
I came across your bike tour canals I always wanted to do this and I love watching. And I would love to come cycling with u on my mountain bike.
Brilliant video. I live on the marina at Croxley Green, I’m surprised I didn’t see you in the harvester. I’ve cycled all the local bits of the canal from Alperton right up to Kings Langley. I’m waiting for my hips to get better and I’m hoping to do the Euro Velo 6 😎
What an excellent film. I'm a cyclist in the North West and like you love tow paths and paths in general, as an old cyclist I met years ago said "It isn't the quantity of miles, it is the quality". I loved the cycle through London on the cycle super highway. Your campsite near the ruins of St Peter's look great and also the one next to the pub (what a find that was). Also what is outstanding is that even so close to Birmingham (and in my case Manchester) the canal provides a 'green highway'
Thank you Adam, glad you enjoyed it 😃
Fun adventure! Hello from the Philippines.
I had a lovely time watching this. Such a fun group, I adored you all.
This was a lot of fun to watch I am a new subscriber and I love your sense of humor
Great effort! Thanks for showing us all your adventure!
Great film, giving you a wave in the tring cutting
Fun adventure! I watched a slow TV of a canal boat though some of that - looks really pretty. Thanks for the video.
Just walked London to Birmingham after being inspired by your video. Stopped at some of the same places as you and even mentioned you to a few people. I got 141 miles before abandoning the mission due to an attack under Bridge 88E. I want to go back and finish it. Did you ever feel any threat along the way? Maybe because you were in a group you felt more safe?
45:36 I see we camped in the same field behind the Admiral Nelson!! What a great pub that was (that is at the end of Part 4 of my video... all 6 parts are on my channel if you are interested).
Just found this video, really enjoyed it. Looking forward to checking out the back catalogue 👍
Cheers, thanks for watching 🤩
Brilliant info 👌 going to try your trip.. B33
Nice group 👍
I know it’s only 14 miles but I intend to ride from Birmingham to Wolverhampton a great video guys and girls 👍
Thanks for sharing, will definitely be giving this a try sometime soon, would love to explore the whole length of the Grand Union. Would love to join you on a ride sometime too as a fellow midlander.
Brilliant. You took me back a few years to when I walked from Paddington Basin to Burton on Trent v the Grand Union to Gas St, the Birmingham and Fazeley, the Coventry and then the Trent and Mersey. I agree that the towpath is very 'variable'. some like a superhighway and some I found, even walking with a light pack, almost impenetrable. Your gang did great. I envy you and wish you were based nearer to Burton on Trent.
Sorry to hear of LordHeath 1972's attack. (below) I was under a trunk road bridge nr West Drayton with a guy following me. Another appeared at the other end of the underpass. Luckily I was sporting a stout thumbstick and carried it in a fashion that suggested I would use it and the guy in front backed off and I went on my way. Not a nice experience.
Envy your adventure and your gang.
Paul in the Mids.
As bicycle tourers ourselves, living in New Zealand, you guys are a breath of fresh air with your narration and down to earth comments. We had a great chuckle watching this and recognised several places as we did this ride at the start of our 2014 tour. Keep having fun! Love from NZ !
Loved it 🥰
I thought I recognised that lady Mary, she off the series skint what used to be on BBC 1 back in 2006 . She used to work in cash convertors in Erdington birmingham.
Looks like you had lots of fun. I did it the opposite way last August started in Solihull and finished at Brentford. I managed to follow the towpath all the way but its a bit scary in places. I camped and did it solo.
Oh wow Brilliant 👏 I think people underestimate just how challenging towpath riding can be sometimes, but that's the adventure 😀 Thanks for watching 🤩
I've only recently started cycling but this trip is similar to a solo trip I want to do next year, Leicester to London via the Grand Union
Impressive trip, one frustrating thing about the tow paths going through a city is that they get very busy in sections on weekends during nice weather. Widening tow paths and making them 100% smooth paving (talking about central city sections) to enable space for pedestrians and cyclists would seem like a relatively cheap win-win compared to say the multi-year consultations and expensive highway engineering required for dedicated cycleways. However the canal network in the UK is owned and maintained by a charity who do not have the funds to do such fundamental rework. It seems crazy that such a valuable under-used resource (in terms of transport) is run by a charity. London also has a really good network of traffic-calmed "Quietway" streets, trouble is you really need to be a local to make the most out of those as they arent always obvious where and how they all link up to each other. I much prefer these for cycling than the Super Highways. Basically still a work in progress overall! Worth pointing out when HS2 opens between London and Birmingham it will have a dedicated cycle path built into its route.
I found this an incredibly good film, great scenery, great company and no traffic! I watched it again last night. Hope you are starting to feel better Sarah now that you are pedalling again. I have one question on the film, I think it was James (?) who had the grey tent, was it a Decathlon Quechua MT100, he seemed very pleased with it, I wonder if you know if he has used it again and if he has had any experience of how it stands up to rain.? Thanks best wishes to you and Mary.
We are planning to do this in 2023. Can you tell me where we need to get off the canal and back on again. Don't suppose the paths have improved much in the last few years.
Hi, here is the accompanying blog post which includes a downloadable .gpx of our Route....good luck with your trip and please let us know how you get on 😃
loving your adventures by bike...take care & all the best from Germany 😉
I feel much better about my 'absurd' decision to stick a pair of bottle bags either side of the stem on my touring bike now lol
Cool video.
I'd love to get a small group together and cycle up to Milton Keynes....
Looks like you had great fun! I enjoyed the vid, however be careful, it’s illegal to camp in Whippendell Woods, rangers patrol regularly. In fact you have to be more sneaky wild-camping in England as it’s against the law.
Excellent video. I did it as part of a ride from Bristol to London to Birmingham and back all on the canals. You did well to miss out the section after the Oxford spur, the towpath is almost non existent and absolutely treacherous. Well done👍
Really enjoyed that . You’re vids are cool👌 thanks for uploading . Do you have any plans for winter adventures?
Thanks, glad you liked it! We do have adventures throughout the winter incuding some camping :)
Bicycle Adventure Club wow That sounds fantastic . I’ll keep an eye out for the vids 👍🏻
Fantastic video, I really enjoyed watching! Living in Watford I cycle the canal a lot, but as of yet I have only covered Greenford to Berkhamsted. Your video has made me want to explore further north. I would love to have a group of LGBT friends to do this with, you looked like you had so much fun! I look forward to watching more of your videos. You have a new subscriber 🙂🏳️🌈
Thank you for watching and your lovely comment. Maybe we will see you on a ride soon. If you are looking for a local LGBTIQ+ cycling group you can check out www.prideout.co.uk/ 🤩
@@BicycleAdventureClub Thank you. I know about Pride Out, unfortunately there aren't any organised rides around my area yet, but I will keep a look out ☺️
Problem is unless there is a barrier cars and buses tend to go into bike lanes
Get adventure, nice to see others that are not about miles but the adventure and having fun.
I spent 10 years living on a narrowboat and cruising the Grand Union with just a cycle for towpath use but got so many punctures it was usually quicker to walk. When BW use thrashers to trim the hedges they carpet the towpath in hawthorn spikes. Bloody nightmare.
Hi, what time of the year do they trim the hedges, thanks.
Hi!!!!, could you tell me what exactly is the starting point of the Grand Canal to begin this journey? Many thanks!!!!
You can start at Limehouse Basin or Brentford Locks 🤩
This was a great adventure, achievement, well done everyone what a blast, lm poised and ready to come over to the UK and do a trip like this can't wait
enjoyed your video! Biked it myself a couple of years ago, but did the Paddington branch. Don't blame you for avoiding the horrendous towpath around the Oxford canal section!!
you are lucky to "have friends", i lost the person I used to get exercise with a yr ago, she said she was going to hunker down for 6 months and i haven't heard a word since, not even a txt at christmas and the last thing i txted her was "no worries, keep in touch" and her last txt was "i will"
i look at it now and then just to remind myself i did everything i could
she's not dead or anything, she just doesn't keep in touch, i know it's not the gal pal ship i thought it was and i have to move on but i'm not good at that as we can see by this post :)
Yes that is pretty tough when you lose a friendship.
Tring is where bicycle bells are made, that's why they sound like they do
Loved this video thankyou. So glad I've found your channel. Im a fellow brummie who loves to ride out.
That’s great bicycling adventuring right there! 🚲🔔
Hi. Nice video! I'm planning on walking the route, you say that there are a few sections where the tow path is not very good! Could you say roughly where. Just doing some research and planning so any information or help would be much appreciated. Many thanks
Ah - the good old hawthorn punctures! We get plenty of them after hedge clipping (slashing) down here in Tasmania. Great trip Adventurers.
Hey Ant, thanks for watching and for the cup of tea. Tasmania is one of my most treasured travel destinations. I cycled many miles there 😃
Fantastic for you all. Living life fully engaged in a healthy and fun way. I just moved to London from Washington, DC and am looking for similar canal bike adventures.
Cracking vid this.
Cycled the G U from Brentford to Milton Keynes last August
Early start, like 7am.
Seriously narrow in places with overgrown bushes/bramble, but glad to have done this
Hello B.A.C I just came across your channel
James had vegetarian black pudding then? An easy ride, it has to be I suppose, following a canal. You were lucky with the weather. Well done. Thank you.
Fabulous video..How do I join your club?🌈
Thanks for watching 🤩 Head over to our website for more details 😀 bicycleadventureclub.co.uk/
@@BicycleAdventureClub awesome thanks. I’ve just found you on Facebook and following on Komoot😄🚲
Hi.
Awesome video!
Finally had time to watch this in entirety.
Is there a link to the full route you took from the start of the canal in Brentford?
Also, where was that tunnel with the stairs?
Just planning the same trip, but the otherway round and saw this made me want to do it even more any advice ? THANK for posting this.🚴♀🚴♂🚴
Good times...cheers from Nova Scotia Canada
good trip to do.....but v tiring...plenty pubs though,,,,,,,watch out for muddy paths
No bike paths when I was riding in London.
This looks amazing, so much so that rather than cycle it I think I may walk it next summer. Its been two years since I did a long multiday walk and I am looking forward to hiking from South to North along YOUR canal path, Tony in Essex.
Oh my, I haven’t watched much of this video and I am excited to see the tour. “I want to ride my bicycle”,
😊 well done and a nice quality to it. Did this trip from London to northampton many years ago and yes it was bumpy in parts back then which can wear you out. Was going to do it again sometime if i can get the grumpy gang together again😅
Curious about the camera being used. I’m going to hazard a guess that it was a GoPro Hero 10 or perhaps a DJI Pocket 2?
Who needs a glass for Prosecco when you can drink it out of the bottle.... (to be fair, the bottle is glass anyway!) 😂
Absolutely fantastic VLOG definitely makes me wanna get out and ride, looking forward to getting out with you all soon 😊😊😊🚴♀️🚴♀️🚴♂️🚴♂️
Good job you guys, i must admit i thought you were gonna be hotel wimps at the start, But you camped every night.
The Northamptonshire/Warwickshire sections of the canal paths are a bit bumpy as you found out. I've cycled most of the canals in England in my time, and thats one of the worst bits.
Any plans for future canal rides?
Thanks Gary. We ride the canals a lot as we live in Birmingham. We definitely have a few more long distance canal trips planned.
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Leeds Liverpool is a good un. In that order as Yorks tops Lancs for Scenery, tow paths and less Motorway noise.
Absolutely enjoyed the ride! I live in Boise, Idaho, USA. My husband and I plan to rent a narrow boat for 2 months on the canals and get to see a bit of the UK, as well as the Cotswolds. After watching you guys, we may have to add a cyling trip on to that plan! We will be following you.
Welcome to the channel 🤩 boating & cycling the canals is a super way to see the UK. Do get in touch when you are here 😃
Really enjoyed watching this. Furthest I've done on the Grand Union is Paddington to West Drayton so props to you guys for going all the way back to Birmingham.
I was almost late for work as i tried to watch the whole video before getting on my bike. K&A solo trip for me this weekend.
You are an inspiration, all having a great time but not taking yourselves too seriously.
Guys I am doing this next year for myton hospice and mental health ..
Wish me look
Great video really enjoyed it 👌🚵🏻♀️🚴🏼♂️
Haha! Looks like fun. How did you come up with the route?😂 Sorry couldn't resist 😂 We've ridden along the K&A and that was flinty and bricky in places too. Well done on a nice adventure.
I live next the the GU and would love to do this trip on my Brompton!
Absolutely brilliant. What an adventute and achievement. Congratulations. Excellent video, content, editing and commentary. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. You are an inspiration Sarah.
Great video , how long was it ? How many hours riding did you do ?
What’s that beautiful music at around 4:30 please?
Hi Gaz, it's called 'sunshine' by The Mini Vandals and it is from You Tubes free Audio Library. Thanks for watching......and listening 😀
Brilliant vid again. Another route I'm planning on doing. Bostin 👍
Well done, really enjoyed watching. Me and a mate camped between Leighton Buzzard and MK right next to the canal a week back and walked a short section into Fenny Stratford and talked about walking the whole lot maybe when we retire. I used to live right next to it in Yiewsley, West London and also worked quite close to the Paddington basin at the time and cycled that bit quite a few times.
Just watched this, what a great adventure, I recognise from Kingswood Junction to Birmingham as I have recently walked all that in sections but was good to see what's to come. Thanks for the video, looking forward to watching more of your adventures.
Thanks for watching....give us a shout if you see us about 😀
what is a super cycle highway? are there any up north?
I think they are just in London!
thanks for showing us the whole grand union canal
Brilliant video and great work. Well done. Looking to do this next month but from Brum to London. Really good to see what you guys went through.
Great proper video. Loads of fun with passionate cyclists. One day I hope to ride with y’all!
Never too poor to tour
Great video and what an amazing route 👍✌
You guys are awesome!!! I love you guys!!!👍👍👍
Well you done it you have inspired me. I have train tickets to rugby and I'm booked in at the Nelson for the 9th (and thay said I can camp thanks to you) So I'm riding back to London not the other way round
This is excellent news!!! Enjoy it it is s fantastic ride and give our regards to the Nelson!! 🤩
Thank you great video, I would might hopefully do that route next year, and then include the Netherton tunnel in Birmingham,
That was fab. Is the whole thing walkable? Apart from the tunnels of course.
Yes, it's all walkable 😃 Thanks for watching 🤩
@@BicycleAdventureClub I am and have for some time, toyed with the idea. I am blind and use a guide dog. I was at an event yesterday and a volunteer helping me suggested we do it, it has made me think about it again.
@@georgiehogman2001 go do it, it will be a fantastic adventure 😀
Ha ha brilliant video...very entertaining and inspirational! 👍🏼
Thanks Tim 😀
What a great vid and a great bunch of mates. Gotta love Brummies! Bostin!
Great vid again . Excellent bike james i have one 👍🏻