Join professional bike mechanic, Paul giving his top tips for cycling in Autumn and why it is absolutely his favourite time of year to cycle.
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👜 Front bag – Camel Chops. Handmade in Scotland. Find out more here: https://www.instagram.com/camel_chops/?hl=en
👜 Rear Bag – Carradice. Find out more here: @carradicenelson1615
🛒 Rack – Carradice Bagman Sport @carradicenelson1615
🧦 Waterproof Socks from @SealskinzLtd
🧣Merino Buff from Buff @BuffOfficial
🧤Gloves, Arm warmers and Overshoes all from Shimano @RideShimano
💡Bike Lights from Light and Motion @LightandMotionLights
🚴 Bike – 1990’s Argos Racing Cycles https://argoscycles.com/
We are Paul and Sarah of Velo Works, an independent bike business. We offer hand built wheels that we send all over the UK, vintage bike restorations, local servicing and we also have an online shop for components. Find out more here https://www.veloworkshop.co.uk/
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Dude loves rain ☔️
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?
What model is the Carradice saddlebag? Is it a Nelson?
It's only sub zero/ icy conditions that stop you from riding – otherwise can ride all year with the right kit.
Looking forward to using my Gravel bike for some autumn landscape/woodland photography this year. With a flask of hot soup and a coffee 👌🍂🚲
Carnivorous forests 0_o
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.
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.
All of that for 16 degrees weather?
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..
Gravel Brompton?