Life seems to have dispersed my friends group across a wide area and so I try as hard as I can to visit them in all their far flung locations whenever possible.
In my current state of leisurely unemployment I often try to turn these visits into bikepacking trips and this time I was able to get a good chunk of days in the saddle around two socials.
This one started with a train to Bristol…
My route : https://www.strava.com/activities/11089195612
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== Bollé Eco ==
Really comfy helmet.
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== Helinox Chair Zero ==
The ultimate luxury when the ground is wet and cold.
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== Big Agnes Copper Spur ==
Best tent I’ve ever owned. Love it, love it, love it.
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== Trangia Stove ==
Simple stove, easy to find fuel
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== Trangia Fuel Bottle ==
Sturdy, non leak storage for alcohol stove fuel
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== GoPro Chesty ==
Best mount for a GoPro on those fast/technical sections.
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== Magicshine Lights ==
Used them for years. Solid, well made, bright.
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== Quadlock Outfront Pro ==
Best way I know to attach a phone (or other device) to a bike (or tripod, or car)
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=== Music ===
Tupelo Train :: Chris Haugen
Campfire Song :: Chris Haugen
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjwz2-ZuVjGfpf3pahuTkSw
Wishful Thinking :: Dan Lebowitz
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOg3zLw7St5V4N7O8HSoQRA
Angeline the Baker :: Nat Keefe with The Bow Ties
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr1hW0rMwhUGBPne6FYdyIQ
22 Comments
Nice video! I am tempted to finally plan my own first bike-packing adventure 😊
Once time and kids allow…
Cheers Jethro! Lovely relaxing antidote to a stressful day failing to deploy software.. I'm sure you've been there!
Cheddar Gorge looks more built up and busy than even ~15 years ago. Stunning scenery but looks to be at that tipping point for me where it feels almost claustrophobic. I'm getting worse with busy places..
Looking forward to the next instalments!
Where's home and what's the latest on Sweden job prospects and your Swedish love interest?
Hey Jethro great to see you out on another adventure ( had to laugh at your disdain for Flat and monotonous that's just how i like it these days😀) looking forward to the next instalment 👍
Always enjoy a chilled vid from jethro
Yes JJ! A new video and suspected haircut?! Yey…..
"Flat and monotonous" surely not the Somerset levels………….. 😉
Hey JJ glad to see you back on screen. Enjoy your journey
In a pub pint half full kinda attitude, you're fortunate your kith and kin are so spread out, it makes for interesting adventure possibilities. Beats local monotony.
Good luck with that noisy drivetrain issue. A little troubling for sure. ATB
He's back! The bicycling bard, the rambling raconteur, Sir Jethro of the 2 wheel steed😂
All the other YouTubers seem perfunctory by comparison. Welcome back young sir, you have been missed 😂😂😂
Good to see you old boy. Great day 1 vid. 👍
Hailing from the North West of England, I have no use for the word 'Splendid' or the word 'chap' until one of your videos turns up.
🙂
Good to see you back on the road. Lively scenery and music.
Great to see you back looking forward to the N.Devon stretch. How’s Alan will we see him again?
Doesn’t matter how long you are off YT Jethro, so long as you keep coming back! Enjoyed the vid, thank you.
When thinking of the drive train renewal Jethro, as I’ve done recently, buy it all new mate. Go for it! You will know it’s all done, no possible weak link faults? One little tip, don’t forget to do the rollers on your rear DR and strip and service the pedals too. Not a hugely difficult job, as long as you get all the parts in first. Then take your time and enjoy it. I’ve done it before, but these days, I have a good local bike techie who is very good and reasonably priced. Wallah! All sorted! Thanks again!
What a perfect end to the week. I can’t articulate the sense of peace and calm that these always provide. They serve as perfect reminders of better things and places and I’m grateful that you share them with us all. Looking forward to the rest of the trip, have a great Spring whatever you are doing.
All hail the returning Jethro as well as beautiful footage of our green and pleasant land-hurrah!
A splendid ride. And even more splendid weather! What was the issue with the bike in the end?
Great video as always. As I live in Bristol I’ve just copied your route and going to recreate it. Looks like a great adventure 👍
Great adventure Jethro
Been eating better quality food that has 'cleaner' ingredients. 🙂
Sounds like a good route, aha memories of Cheddar Gorge YHA ! Going to bed early, unscrewing light bulbs, people back late in the dorm not able to turn the lights on…then moaning at me as I rose early and screwed the bulbs back in ! Yes, to be up early and out in the fresh air. Try and give us some advance warning on anything live. It would be good to watch live…atb Grant 👍