You mentioned quality riding shorts. Do you have any specific brands youd recommend? Im a more curvy lady and find shorts tricky as a result.
@deblordoutdoors578314 күн бұрын
I’ve gone for a few pairs of dhb bib shorts and bib tights. I’m not very curvy or busty, but I’m 5’11” and not a skinny build. The tights zip up to the bust and are quite snug, but the shorts are just pull up with a lot of give. I have quite big thighs, and they don’t give me any “sausage legs,” so I’ve stuck with that brand. I’m not sure where you’re based, but I know Marley Blonsky often discusses her plus size cycling clothing, so could be worth checking her socials/ website out to see if there’s anything helpful there that’s tried and tested. ☺️
@user-xd1wl2fl3j16 күн бұрын
Thank you very much, finally found the video I needed. I have suffered badly
@deblordoutdoors578315 күн бұрын
Thanks for your feedback. I have posted an update to this fairly recently which might be worth checking out. ☺️
@vu3088Ай бұрын
Found the update, thanks!
@deblordoutdoors5783Ай бұрын
Apologies. Only just saw your first comment. Hope you find something suitable☺️
@vu3088Ай бұрын
Looking for a first saddle for my wife. How is it going 2 years later?
@tonypaddlerАй бұрын
Great video and a very impressive mileage 👏 It's always good to see the chuckle sisters out with the ensuing banter 😁 I had to laugh at the 9:04 scene, opening with Becca's head peeping above the bush. I misread the situation and expected your arm to reach out and pass her a roll of Andrex ... I can only imagine just how elated and relieved Amy and Nic were at reaching the end, that was a big enough walk without the night before drinks! Well done ladies, and a very enjoyable video Deb 🙂👍
@deblordoutdoors5783Ай бұрын
Thanks Tony! It does look a bit like Becca was having a squat😂 Definitely a great day out. Hope you’re keeping well.
@tonypaddlerАй бұрын
@@deblordoutdoors5783 Hi Deb. Thanks, I'm going out on some local tracks this morning to give myself a cheer up. Are you still cycling much? Cheers.
@deblordoutdoors5783Ай бұрын
I’m hoping to get out this weekend. It’s been difficult with crap weather and the amount of uni stuff I’m doing on top of the day job. Just trying to keep walking every day which I’m having to force myself to structure in otherwise I’d barely be off my arse. Hope you enjoy your ride. X
@tonypaddlerАй бұрын
@@deblordoutdoors5783 Yes, it certainly hasn't been reliable summer weather up here this year. I'm on my arse far too much, I desperately need to get off it. Cheers 🙂👍
@annaszabo68372 ай бұрын
im pretty new to cycling, and as well as labial soreness you describe, I was getting clitoral pain and an 'unexplained' bout of cycsitis! Cystitis for Cyclists! 😢.. so I vowed to search out womens saddles, I wanted to find a saddle made BY women FOR women, before I commit... but yes, online research seemed like a very good idea before forking out hundreds of pounds for a bike saddle (when my bike is worth peanuts! I used to live next door to a bike shop and they literally gave it to me for free... ! I think someone bought a new bike, didnt know what to do with the old one, and just left it behind with them!).. Im wondering if you have trialled the ISM Metro saddle, which looks similar to the ISM one you try out here, but with a much fatter bottom area. I dont have a particularly large bum, but I know that a large saddle can be more comfy... have you tried these ones at all? best wishes, and THANK YOU for making a very sensible understandable video about womens saddles (for people with vaginas!) 👍🙏🏻🌟🧡🧡🧡
@deblordoutdoors57832 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for your comment. No, I haven’t tried that one. I’ll definitely look at it. Hope you find many comfortable hours on the bike☺️☺️
@A_AAA2322 ай бұрын
nice - that's quite a trek Deb & crew, well done - I would be swearing too going up those hills! glad the weather held out as the views did look rather nice up there - cheers
@deblordoutdoors57832 ай бұрын
We were very lucky with the weather. I was up there on Sunday and the views vanished, which had that happened, would have been an added layer of mental difficulty on a hike that long. Such a fulfilling experience☺️
@geraldinecoupland41622 ай бұрын
Fabulous ladies, well done & congrats to all 🎉
@deblordoutdoors57832 ай бұрын
Thanks Gez! Glad I finally did something with the footage. It was a really rewarding experience so glad I have some video to relive a bit of it☺️
@PaulineHamilton-ek3sj2 ай бұрын
Wow well done, it’s on my to do list hopefully this year..
@deblordoutdoors57832 ай бұрын
It’s such a great route, especially on a good weather day. Only found one place for refreshments en route though so make sure you’re well supplied.
@Takingawalkwithmybestfriend2 ай бұрын
Ace vid mate, well done to you all. That’s another walk on my to do list. Think I’ve done most of the route but as part of other walks. Shout out to your sis, that’s Olympic standard sunburn 😂🥵
@deblordoutdoors57832 ай бұрын
Isn’t it?! I had an awful reaction on my legs too. It was stinging like a MF during the day, and the next day I woke up to the most bizarre rashes. We all survived though and it was an amazing day. Definitely recommend it. ☺️
@JamieHarding52 ай бұрын
Hi😁 I can't watch today but I will tomorrow👋❤️
@JamieHarding52 ай бұрын
Well done both. Good video👍 I've been up there quite a few times. It's always crazy busy. I did Cadair Idris up that way 2 weeks ago, I preferred that. Camped right next to the lake. It's a beautiful mountain and you park at the bottom £6 all day, well 24 hours for me. Hope you make it there one day👋
@deblordoutdoors57832 ай бұрын
Sounds lovely. Becca’s boyfriend does quite a lot up that way… just sleeps in his car and hikes all day. I’d love to do a bit of camping when time allows. I’ve done Snowdon a couple of times but really keen to explore more. The views are just stunning. ☺️
@JamieHarding52 ай бұрын
@@deblordoutdoors5783 Snowdon is just over 4 hour drive for me. I'm about 30 minutes drive from Pen y Fan. I do more my way. Loads of amazing places to explore if you reach the Brecon Beacons. I camped at Cadair then went to a waterfall called Aber falls. I was camping above the falls,.2 cars hit head on, they were okay but the road was shut for hours. I ended up sleeping in my car and going up the next morning. I'm doing a few in England soon. Only done two. Wales has some hilarious mountain names. English people butcher them😁 I struggle with the names too.
@JamieHarding52 ай бұрын
Nice walk with your sister. Oh poop she's nearly 41 now😂 Is that your hip 2.53😁👏👏 I'm older than your sister. Shame to see the rubbish left there. Keep walking🚶🏻♀️🚴♀️👋
@deblordoutdoors57832 ай бұрын
She’s nearly 42 now… definitely cracking on😂
@JamieHarding52 ай бұрын
@@deblordoutdoors5783 🤣 old git. I'm 45😳
@deblordoutdoors57832 ай бұрын
@JamieHarding5 I am this year too😬 We can all be in the semi-old fart club😂
@JamieHarding52 ай бұрын
@@deblordoutdoors5783 Oh wow, you are soo old🤣👏👏 You walk and bike so you are fit, you'd jump over a lot of younger people's heads💪👍 I walk and 🚶🏻♂️ 🚶🏻♂️ 🚶🏻♂️🚶🏻♂️😁
@alanbrown91782 ай бұрын
The Border hills are not spectacular (like many Highland hills), but they are never boring. There is always something different to see, depending on season, weather..... and mood. If you have a fascination for "boob hills", there are also the "Maiden's paps" about 10-15 miles South of Hawick... :-) I walk a lot in the hills to the South of Hawick. Along the old railway track, into the forests towards Newcastleton. Occasionally across the Border, into Kielder, but only briefly as there are more restrictions on places to camp and wander. I no longer have a passport.... why would I bother when I have Scotland's hills on my doorstep?
@deblordoutdoors57832 ай бұрын
Absolutely! Will check out the Maiden’s Paps when I’m back in August☺️ Living in a town in a flat county as I do, waking up and looking out across the Borders landscape is a real treat. I’ve been having a bit of a look at house prices up there. Certainly wouldn’t rule a move out. ☺️
@A_AAA2322 ай бұрын
nice video and walk Deb, nice route- well done getting out and up those hills after not much sleep - looked like it was worth it though and it's good that you got to go back up there after so long. I often use OS maps but find myself on an adjacent farm trail having to avoid cows and sheep and jumping over fences, there will be a waymarker somewhere!! - all part of the fun :) cheers
@deblordoutdoors57832 ай бұрын
Glad it’s not just me😂 It definitely makes it more interesting. Becca hates it when I’ve suggested a route for us to do together and it ends up like that, but I’m quite happy bimbling around wading through fields without paths and jumping over barbed wire. The only time I was really scared was during lockdown when I ended up on a local MOD runway😬 Some gates shouldn’t be jumped😂
@AdventuresWithRalf2 ай бұрын
awesome video!
@deblordoutdoors57832 ай бұрын
Thanks for having a look☺️
@Takingawalkwithmybestfriend2 ай бұрын
Nice that Deb 👌
@deblordoutdoors57832 ай бұрын
Cheers James☺️
@tonypaddler2 ай бұрын
It's nice to see you back out Deb, and in an area that means something to you. I couldn't quite figure out which route direction you took but from Minto village there's a track that goes directly up the cleavage of the breasticles (I can't believe I've just typed that ...) 🤭 I'm actually going to Hawick next week for three days with my touring bike, then again the week after for another three days with my gravel bike. I hope I get the clear views that you had. Cheers Deb and all the best 👍
@deblordoutdoors57832 ай бұрын
Hi Tony☺️ Hope you get decent enough weather to have a good time up there. I maybe did go up the cleavage😂 I did the route in reverse I think, as I wanted to do the longer bit first and finish with the hills. I’ll paste the route here that I did from OS maps, if you can open it. explore.osmaps.com/route/6244467/minto-hill-from-minto-village-circular We’re going back in August and staying near Hawick again, so I imagine I’ll get this route in again now I know where I’m going. X
@tonypaddler2 ай бұрын
@@deblordoutdoors5783 Hi Deb 🙂 Yes, the route opened up just fine. Thanks. Plenty of nice lonely walking and cycling to be had around there, as I'm sure you'll know 🙂 I'll be wild camping near Bonchester Bridge, Langholm, Denholm and Moffat so I'll get to see a big chunk of the Borders and D&G. I'll be midweek so should be quite peaceful. I really like it up there. Are you staying for a few days on your next visit? Cheers 👍 x
@deblordoutdoors57832 ай бұрын
@tonypaddler Yes, we’ve booked 3 nights. There was more touristy stuff we want to do in Edinburgh, as well as a bit of mooching around Hawick and Langholm. I want to find out what a few of those other hills are too☺️ x
@Marianastefo3 ай бұрын
OMG thank you so much for making this video! You're the only one talking about this online. I searched everywhere for a tip or a useful information about this problem, and I felt so alone. Now thanks to you I know that I'm not the only one suffering from soreness when riding, but you also helped with a great information on how to solve this problem. The bike industry only cares about men. Thank you again for the video!
@deblordoutdoors57832 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for this comment. Hope you find a comfortable solution and that more of us talk to each other and share experience and tips☺️
@loriscott32903 ай бұрын
Good video, thank you!
@alfie10304 ай бұрын
Great video - we need to talk about this more! You can buy a $10,000+ bike but women can’t get a saddle that doesn’t hurt! Hmm
@deblordoutdoors57834 ай бұрын
It’s definitely an issue that’s not going away. Thanks for checking the video out☺️
@SwimBikeRunStu4 ай бұрын
The weather has been awful, if its not raining, its windy 🙈 roll on summer
@deblordoutdoors57834 ай бұрын
All 3 days of it😜
@A_AAA2324 ай бұрын
nice to see you back out on the bike Deb, sounds like you've got lots going on and it's always hard to balance work/studies/life - but it's always good to get a ride in when you can - fingers crossed some more sunny days and time to get out on the bike - so good for the headspace! cheers and keep waffling :)
@AndrewJamesKirkwood4 ай бұрын
Unfortunately I have to debunk the title of your video, because this isn't weather peculiar only to Great Britain, I live in Berlin, Germany and the weather here has been exactly the same, as it always is, because this is just weather typical for Northern Europe, because it's all the same weather systems - Germans are even more disparaging about it, and as soon as it rains here they call it "British weather".
@helendale76684 ай бұрын
Same here in France this year. I went swimming in the sea on 13th April, then last week we had frost every night.
@bobd41494 ай бұрын
A nice chatty catch-up with your followers @deblordoutdoors5783 😊 You had a lovely morning for it!
@ramblingracheltrailtales4 ай бұрын
Weather is really up and down at the moment but have enjoyed the sunny spells. Good luck with your studies, I hope it goes well. A Degree in two years, that is tough going. I’m in my last year of study, doing a Degree over three years has been pretty hard going. Take care Deb and all the best 😊
@deblordoutdoors57834 ай бұрын
Thanks Rachel. I figured that for 2 years, I could just get my head down and crack on. It’s a challenge, but I’m enjoying it. Hope you’re enjoying yours too☺️
@p.thomas29894 ай бұрын
hi Deb great to see you out and about on the bike again
@tonypaddler4 ай бұрын
Yay, it's great to see you back out on your bike 🚲👏 You sounded very positive 😀 and pleased to be out on your bike 👌 That "waffling" wasn't "a bunch of excuses", they were reasons! Big difference 🙂 Waffle on, Deb 😁👍
@deblordoutdoors57834 ай бұрын
Cheers Tony😃
@geraldinecoupland41624 ай бұрын
No excuses needed, it’s life. Well done last week with your cycling. I never fast now menopausal and especially if I’m riding, my ole body needs nutrients. Great to see you posting 👍🚴♀️
@deblordoutdoors57834 ай бұрын
Very true💚
@muddydog66055 ай бұрын
PEOPLE with vaginas??? WOMEN. So sick of this cult.
@evoermine5 ай бұрын
Very useful thanks, am looking at this very bike myself currently. Or possibly the 8.9. Cheers from a not very sunny Grantham!
@Takingawalkwithmybestfriend5 ай бұрын
I was really conscious about the amount of language i used in my videos when i started this youtube thing, but the pair of you have made me feel SO much more comfortable with it 😂 👌 earned yourself a sub for that alone! Lovely stuff 👏
@deblordoutdoors57835 ай бұрын
Thanks! To be honest, sometimes I cringe a little watching it back, but with the hiking videos we do together, it’s more about keeping memory of the day for ourselves, and we are quite sweary, so we’re just being ourselves☺️ Will check your channel out too.
@Takingawalkwithmybestfriend5 ай бұрын
@@deblordoutdoors5783 it's a good thing! It's nice to see natural content and people being themselves.
@A_AAA2325 ай бұрын
nice walk/mooch around ladies, good to see you back, hope you start feeling better soon Deb - its always good to get out into the trails when you can, cheers
@deblordoutdoors57835 ай бұрын
Thanks☺️ Still feeling quite fatigued from this virus, but I’ve definitely lost a lot of fitness since starting a full-time degree whilst still working full-time. I knew it was going to be a a challenge, but starting through the winter with short days has been a killer for any outdoors time. Hope you’re well.
@atrampinthehills.8415 ай бұрын
nice to see you back....there are some lovely routes up Win hill, and you chose that !! ha ha...well done on picking up the yoghurt and other shite ...some dirty bastards out there
@deblordoutdoors57835 ай бұрын
Thanks Steven. Yes, I was certainly a glutton for punishment taking Parkin Clough! Probably the less muddy route looking at it, but nearly finished me off! I’ve done it 4 times and that was my 3rd fastest😩 Hope you’re managing to stay clear of people☺️
@geraldinecoupland41625 ай бұрын
Very well done ladies, great to see you back. Looked a lovely walk and very well done on the mileage, especially you being unwell Deb. Hope you have or are recovering nicely. Your fitness will return over time, just look after yourself. And awesome with litter picking. It’s so annoying to see others can’t be bothered to take their own litter home. Good job ladies 🙌🏻🙌🏻
@deblordoutdoors57835 ай бұрын
Thanks Gez🥰
@tonypaddler5 ай бұрын
Yaaayy, it's great to see the chuckle sisters back out and about 🥾🥾, always gives a happy mood boost 🙂 I must say Deb, at 4:53 you did look a bit 🚽 unwell. Still, you were out though 👏 Cheers 👍
@deblordoutdoors57835 ай бұрын
Thanks Tony☺️ Yeah, I wasn’t entirely sure I was going to make it up Win Hill. Light-headed and nauseous is not a good combo when going up a steep, wet hill. We did debate something closer to home, but we’d had this in the diary for about a month and I wasn’t going to let being under the weather stop play. Hope you’re doing okay. X
@tonypaddler5 ай бұрын
@@deblordoutdoors5783 it's great that you carried out your plan, it's far too easy to just say "sod it, I'm not well, I'll do it another day"! Procrastination seems to be my middle name lately ... 🙄 I've not been having a great time these past few months tbh but I've found a way of making things better so I'll take it from there 🤞 Cheers, and all the best 🙂👍 x
@PhilWaud5 ай бұрын
Great to see you back, I struggle like hell going upwards so you have my sympathy. Great walk, thanks for sharing!
@deblordoutdoors57835 ай бұрын
Thanks for checking it out☺️ I didn’t feel well at all, but made it without having to tap out, and enjoyed the fresh air and good company.
@pipay72825 ай бұрын
watching here ! liked and sub
@deblordoutdoors57835 ай бұрын
Thanks! Have a great day☺️
@s.t.59176 ай бұрын
Thanks for your honesty
@Msramonapilgrim6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this, liked and subscribed 👍
@CrosbyCyclist7 ай бұрын
Thanks Deb good to see you
@martinmalloy59978 ай бұрын
I always suggest that if anyone's experiencing genital discomfort then buy a shorter handlebar stem, I'm male and 6.1 and use a 60mm to 70mm handlebar stem on five out of the six bikes that I have.
@deblordoutdoors57838 ай бұрын
Great advice, thanks☺️
@fromproximab98398 ай бұрын
I cycle everyday 32 miles to/fro work which involves uphills and am not ashamed to say that the anatomy of my vaginal lips is going through a change by cuts and bleeding. And the funny thing is I have been cycling on this expensive so called forked saddle for women for 2 years. Male designers should be banned to design female saddles. There are times when I want to cut the entire saddle more in the middle to widen the fork area. The saddle you recommended some years ago is unaffordable for me I am afraid, so I have to suffer for a while. I do not know when female cyclists’ plight will be heard, but it is time the designers heard us and designed affordable and ergonomic female saddles.
@deblordoutdoors57838 ай бұрын
I’m so sorry to hear that. That sounds absolutely miserable. It’s really expensive trying to find the right saddle, and as someone who is just managing to keep head above water financially each month, I can definitely empathise with the frustration of feeling stuck with an uncomfortable or painful situation. I found that the sweatier I get, the more friction I experience, so use more chamois cream directly applied all around the genitals when it’s hotter or I’m doing longer rides, and got the best bibs I could afford (which aren’t a top of the range brand, but are an improvement). But it’s not completely foolproof. I really hope you find a solution to ease some of the issue soon.
@lauralanebender77388 ай бұрын
I’ve re-watched your 2 videos trying to find what saddle you’re now using since the split nose didnt work--but can’t find it. What are you riding now? Thanks.
@deblordoutdoors57838 ай бұрын
I went back to the Bontrager. I tweaked my saddle position and played around with my cockpit (tried a couple of different length stems, altered the reach to my hoods) and invested in some better quality bibs, and on the whole, for 2-3 hour rides, it’s been much more comfortable.
@lauralanebender77388 ай бұрын
Did you ever try the Infinity saddle??? Its design looks like it doesnt touch any soft tissue.
@deblordoutdoors57838 ай бұрын
I’ve not come across them before, but just had a Google. I suppose it’s that delicate balance of getting enough of a cutout that there’s no unwanted pressure, and not so much cut away that there’s too little support.
@lauralanebender77388 ай бұрын
@@deblordoutdoors5783, sorry to bother you you with another question but why do you feel bibs to be better for our “down there” undercarriage than shorts with good chamois?
@deblordoutdoors57838 ай бұрын
@lauralanebender7738 For me, having the over shoulder straps keeps things in place more in my experience than shorts or tights with drawstrings. I don’t remember without going back and watching what I said about this… but bibs have definitely been a more secure fit for me.
@chriss25959 ай бұрын
Look at Spongy Wonder (made in Canada), the only saddle in the world that will solve all your problems.
@stephenbrown584410 ай бұрын
Looking a fabulous day to ride, 😊👌mud water cool temperatures and blue skys😉my favourite terrain 😎👍with others also a long the way
@bernieclapcott974910 ай бұрын
Someone with a vagina??? You mean a "woman" right!!!
@tonypaddler11 ай бұрын
What a lovely sunset, that must've helped calm you down somewhat after these latest issues!? Sunsets, and rises, are great. I do night rides on the railway lines throughout the year and they're often the highlight of the ride. I hope that you're back on track by now 🙏👍
@deblordoutdoors578311 ай бұрын
Thanks Tony. Just getting over covid. Tested positive for 11 days😩 Literally just starting to be able to go out of the house again, so need to build up just getting out further than round the block. Looking forward to some nice winter sunrises though☺️
@tonypaddler11 ай бұрын
@@deblordoutdoors5783 sorry to hear that Deb, I've had the Omicron variant three times and it just wasted my life being unable to do any outdoor activities. That and the fact that it's such a bloody miserable time for the body and mind! Yes, you certainly like your sunrises! 🌄 Hopefully it won't take too long to get your fitness back 🤞 Take care 🙂👍
@wendysheehan241311 ай бұрын
Hi Debs Lots of good advice. I went for a bike fit with Women in Tandem in Nottingham and they were really helpful in sorting me and my bike. I didn’t have any major problems but the small tweaks made things far more comfortable. They put my stem the other way up and adjusted the reach to the gears and brake which was amazing. They are a charity and provide the bike fits at a really reasonable price. My saddle is starting to creak so looks like time to invest in a new one! Now the big decision….eek!
@deblordoutdoors578311 ай бұрын
Fantastic! Thanks Wendy. I’ll definitely have a look into them. Currently got covid so stuck indoors. Hoping it’s not going to take too long before I have the gusto to get out and do something again. ☺️