I’ve had the chance to embark on some truly unforgettable bikepacking adventures across the UK over the last couple of years here on YouTube, so today I thought it would be fun to go over the not so fun routes I have taken on with the routes I would never ride again. Hope you enjoy!
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The gear I am currently using
The tent – https://youtu.be/n9GKHSf805E
Frame bag – https://youtu.be/6LM3UJKDOEk
Seat post bag – https://youtu.be/W1E_iWY6Ajo
Jones Handlebars – https://youtu.be/dhPBSdRros8
Gravel bike – https://youtu.be/Gnd_4LgTyrg
plus bike MTB – https://youtu.be/COTUOzLPbGk
GPS device – https://youtu.be/BWeMmx62A9M
MTB shoes – https://youtu.be/OYVEnfXwT0k
All the gear from GNT – https://youtu.be/e5oKSoPoMk0
Vest bag – https://youtu.be/01nzgd-t550
Ortleib bar roll https://youtu.be/Uk9fLgS1ioo
Dynamo setup – https://youtu.be/SL7MhjB6Lp0
Questions answered – https://youtu.be/u1q9AEs9flE
Gb divide bike/gear- https://youtu.be/epcZ81wqFCo
7 Comments
I had the same thoughts about the Cairngorm loop. I'd love to do the outer loop again but the section from Glenmore to Blair Atholl I'll never ride again. The ride down Glen Tilt was fabulous but the hours of hike a bike to get there I never want to repeat.
Having walked some of the inner loop backpacking, I’d probably skip that section.
So Wales is the place to ride, no bad routes, especially the tropical Town of Machynlleth, where the sun always shines.
The Outer Loop was my first experience of gravel bike packing, done over 3 days with a pal, staying in accommodation and taking advantage of cafes & pubs.
Brilliant fun and proper easy riding in stunning surroundings.
I avoid hike a bike routes where possible, thanks.
Pennine Bridleway – truly hideous route. Will never do again.
Your advice is valuable when it comes to these routes!
I rode part of the Pennine bridle way on the EWE and likewise found it a drag, plus no views cos weather bad.
I also remember having to drag my bike up a rock face in the Lake District.
“You don’t need a bike for this”🤣🤣🤬It’s not a bike packing route!
Tottaly agree ref hiker bike. I ride a bike for a reason, if I want to go hiking I'd get some red socks and leave the bike behind