I once wrote that one of the great things about Josh's videos was the absence of unsolicited advice. This video is different because it answers many of the questions viewers have asked in the comments. Most of the tips are free and easy to act on with none of the buy, buy, buy of other channels, making it so much easier to get out and enjoy "them moments".
Great video - beautiful footage, wise tips. At the risk of being flippant i think you could also add “actually go on your trip” or “a small trip is better than no trip”. I think a lot of us get stuck in the “one day” mindset.
Great advice mate. I've learnt loads from you over the years. Another one is... Don't pack your fears. When I first went on a trip, my bike was loaded up like a mule, and it was heavy lol. You soon find out what you really need and don't need. But don't underpack either.
Super video. Agree with the hiking jacket. I have a Goretex jacket that is bomb proof, hood fits over the helmet. It is my "everything, go anywhere" jacket. The rest of your advice is spot on. Thanks and good health to you. Cheers 🌞🚴♀️🖖
Hot take ... long trousers/tights are far superior to shorts in the uk unless temps are extremely high. Just did a trip through yorkshire where midges bit the s*##" out of my legs in one evening while wearing shorts. Probably had 30 swollen bites on each leg. Less chance of godawful ticks while covering up as well.
Great points, so easy to agree with them, especially the hiking jacket. The cycling gear seems to be more designed on by wind tunnel results than on actual real life elements, needs and bodies.
That first one is what made me enjoy my trip last year less than i wanted to, did 85 miles in my first day didnt set up camp until around 8:30pm and i was knackered, its nice to know i can do that but my next trip im setting a limit of 50-60 miles
I've made my first bikepackings and.complety agree with your advices. Thanks for your video. Second city divide ( Edinburg to Manchester for the next adventure?).
Nothing like experience for the inexperienced. lol Wisdom from someone elses pain and misery means you have choices to make during a MTB adventure. Good stuff Josh and I hope your recovery is coming along and we will see you soon on your next adventure. :) :)
Some great thoughts shared, thanks. Got to say I bought an oversized rain jacket from Decathlon, and also their quick drying cycling trousers which have been great to use over my bib-shorts, keeping the legs warm even though the trousers had taken the worse of the wet surfaces through the winter and spring. Keep smiling Josh
Hope you are on the mend Josh...when I saw the opening scenes of your last video I thought I was watching red bull downhill! As we say in norfolk 'slew you down boi'.
A sticking point for me is knowledge that I can stop… Official campsites can be sparse (there are loads of campsites on the north downs way, but mostly connected to scouts, and so not for me),,,, I have no objection to a wild camp, but have never done it, and in the busiest part of England, my major worry is discovery. I’d really appreciate an in depth look at selecting a discrete place to stop!
I hope your are repairing well , all I'll add is to shop around for deals , regarding jackets I a Endura mt500 for a great price .I always wear a base layer it does a great job at wicking away sweat ,mine are from planet x & very cheap . Positive thoughts coming your way .
Great advice, especially regarding waterproof jackets and for one getting out of their own head and just getting out on the bike (I struggle with that a lot).
Very good advice mate listening to your body enjoy and embrace the adventure the hardest thing is to just get outside after that the world is your oyster great content as always cheers
From Oz … very well said. I’ve watched and enjoyed much of your work but must have missed what I presume was a crash that has left you injured and recovering. Not good. I’m coming up to 79 and am so so careful not to injure myself while still taking rides, lines and yes, some risks within my capability so that I still satisfy my need for ‘good’ rides. Get well soon.
Hope the recovery is going well Josh . Looking forward to watching this later. Keep smiling :-) Peace
I once wrote that one of the great things about Josh's videos was the absence of unsolicited advice. This video is different because it answers many of the questions viewers have asked in the comments. Most of the tips are free and easy to act on with none of the buy, buy, buy of other channels, making it so much easier to get out and enjoy "them moments".
Great video - beautiful footage, wise tips. At the risk of being flippant i think you could also add “actually go on your trip” or “a small trip is better than no trip”. I think a lot of us get stuck in the “one day” mindset.
Great advice mate. I've learnt loads from you over the years.
Another one is... Don't pack your fears. When I first went on a trip, my bike was loaded up like a mule, and it was heavy lol. You soon find out what you really need and don't need. But don't underpack either.
Definitely, I went to the start of the headstock 500 events the other day, and they had the heaviest bike competition and the heaviest was 36KG 😅
@@KeepSmilingAdventures 😂
Looking back: just started a long recovery and memories of past trips are such a comfort. Hope you get out again soon.
Super video. Agree with the hiking jacket. I have a Goretex jacket that is bomb proof, hood fits over the helmet. It is my "everything, go anywhere" jacket.
The rest of your advice is spot on.
Thanks and good health to you.
Cheers 🌞🚴♀️🖖
Hot take ... long trousers/tights are far superior to shorts in the uk unless temps are extremely high. Just did a trip through yorkshire where midges bit the s*##" out of my legs in one evening while wearing shorts. Probably had 30 swollen bites on each leg. Less chance of godawful ticks while covering up as well.
Great points, so easy to agree with them, especially the hiking jacket.
The cycling gear seems to be more designed on by wind tunnel results than on actual real life elements, needs and bodies.
Man, I have been bikepacking for ages and, hovewer already known, it was really comforting to listen to these advices. Thanks
That first one is what made me enjoy my trip last year less than i wanted to, did 85 miles in my first day didnt set up camp until around 8:30pm and i was knackered, its nice to know i can do that but my next trip im setting a limit of 50-60 miles
Hope you get back soon Josh, keep smiling until the next adventure 😊
Hiking gear works great for me. Forclaz MT500 shorts, merino t shirts and if you are in the UK try the M&S Microskin underwear.
I've made my first bikepackings and.complety agree with your advices. Thanks for your video.
Second city divide ( Edinburg to Manchester for the next adventure?).
Nothing like experience for the inexperienced. lol Wisdom from someone elses pain and misery means you have choices to make during a MTB adventure. Good stuff Josh and I hope your recovery is coming along and we will see you soon on your next adventure. :) :)
Some great thoughts shared, thanks. Got to say I bought an oversized rain jacket from Decathlon, and also their quick drying cycling trousers which have been great to use over my bib-shorts, keeping the legs warm even though the trousers had taken the worse of the wet surfaces through the winter and spring. Keep smiling Josh
Hope you are on the mend Josh...when I saw the opening scenes of your last video I thought I was watching red bull downhill! As we say in norfolk 'slew you down boi'.
A sticking point for me is knowledge that I can stop…
Official campsites can be sparse (there are loads of campsites on the north downs way, but mostly connected to scouts, and so not for me),,,,
I have no objection to a wild camp, but have never done it, and in the busiest part of England, my major worry is discovery. I’d really appreciate an in depth look at selecting a discrete place to stop!
Thanks for the great advice. Hope your recovery is going well!
I hope your are repairing well , all I'll add is to shop around for deals , regarding jackets I a Endura mt500 for a great price .I always wear a base layer it does a great job at wicking away sweat ,mine are from planet x & very cheap . Positive thoughts coming your way .
Great advice, especially regarding waterproof jackets and for one getting out of their own head and just getting out on the bike (I struggle with that a lot).
Thanks for the tips. I find the tips with gloves and jacket the most useful, thanks for the video!
Always look forward to you videos josh your an inspiration so glad i discovered you . Hope your soon back on your bike again.
For warm dry hands, i pack some Pogie Lites from Bike Iowa. Game changer.
glad to see you back youtubing..hope you are on the mend
I have been posting a bit on the second channel @MOREkeepsmilingadventures if you didn't know that was a thing 😉
Very good advice mate listening to your body enjoy and embrace the adventure the hardest thing is to just get outside after that the world is your oyster great content as always cheers
Wise words indeed.
From Oz … very well said. I’ve watched and enjoyed much of your work but must have missed what I presume was a crash that has left you injured and recovering. Not good.
I’m coming up to 79 and am so so careful not to injure myself while still taking rides, lines and yes, some risks within my capability so that I still satisfy my need for ‘good’ rides. Get well soon.
Josh hope you’re on the mend mate , what jacket is it you wear , the patagonia one ?
It's the Patagonia 3L torrent shell
I'm surprised you don't use a poncho, cheap and extremely effective. Deployed in seconds, 💯 waterproof and airy!
Number 11. Don't crash🤪. All the best on your recovery. How's it going?
Haha, yeah, don't crash into a boulder, of all things. I'm doing good, going to start riding again this week. See how things go
Super!
How’s the Ribs?
Mostly heeled now going to see how it feels riding the bike this week :D
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