Part 2 of the beautiful Somerset cycling series. A stunning 200km ride – my longest ever distance. We descend Cheddar Gorge, ride through the Quantocks, visit the sea and take on one of the toughest climbs – Crowcombe which features in the UK Top 100 climbs. A spicy 1.2km, 25% max gradient – a real leg stunner.
Video contains some incredibly kindly gifted items from partners – always so grateful for the support.
Garmin Edge – @GarminInt
Sunglasses – @wearesungod
Biehler bib shorts – @Biehler-sportswearDe
Music
Acrylic by Michael Ellis
11 Comments
Good old-fashioned rim brakes 👌🏻
Glad you enjoyed Somerset which a lot of people just associate with the Levels but it is very hilly. Crowcombe Hill – amazing to me that you did that and still had the energy to complete your planned ride. Just giving the numbers hardly describes how steep it is but to add a liitle context for those that haven't seen it, this is a rural road up to Quantock Common (highest point of the Quantocks) so steep it has an emergency escape lane on the the descent for vehicles with brake failure. At my age and level of fitness I wouldn't dare try it in either direction. I'd be interested to know what gearing you were using. Enjoyed the banter BTW.
Put a leather brooks b17 saddle on the endurance bike, don't need padded shorts shammy cream or anything. You are unaware you are even sitting on a saddle.
Please do more videos. You guys are amazing
It’s a scone not a burger!
Well done both! That was some power up those hills Kate! Who needs a Wahoo when you have Gordon’s local knowledge 😊
Goodonya for completing the ride. Glad you missed all the tourists on your decent of the Gorge. See you did a bit of carb loading, much needed and well deserved.
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When were you in Somerset/Crowcombe I live up the road, wood have been great to cycle with you
Dancing hill…..!
Great choices for snack stops, some of my faves!
I’m interested to know what bikes are you both using? I used to cycle a lot years ago, mainly high end Peugeot back then, then moved over to Marin mountain bikes for off-road only. Haven’t cycled since around 2012, but want to go back to road bikes again. I have a few cyclist friends a couple do triathlon, who all use Cannondale. I’m enjoying your videos, so thanks for sharing.