Tried SDW in a day recently - took a wrong turn and got lost so didnt end up completing but still covered ~85 miles. Was riding a hardtail MTB, and I think it was the right choice (I have a gravel bike but its at the "all-road" end of the spectrum). SDW is nearly always up or down, so aero does not count for much, and is really quite a rough surface in places. Passed half a dozen gravel bikes with punctured tyres, didnt see any MTBs punctured, tyre size is important on the flint.

Every time I thought we might see if wind noise is a issue .... silly music came on ???? Terrible rushed review

For the money the cheaper camera is great but the go pro is clearly a better product overall

When doing the video footage comparison the ga100 was in the waterproof case which would distort some detail

Hey look after those shorts & they will look after you. 😂

I rode Southease to Lewis along the Ouse in July 2023 and work was underway to upgrade the path then. Looks like a really good route now for virtually any type of bike. Great to see you enjoying cycling and vlogging again. Cheers, Pete

Good to have you back mate

What a great ride. You are right we are very lucky living so close to such countryside in the South East

Great to see you back, looking forward to the next one when your ready🤙

👋🏻 I was on that Neighbourhood Gravel ride. Most of the Egret's Way alongside the Ouse is now gravel, although some grass/with muddy bits

been a short summer😔

so happy to see you up to fitness again, all the knightmares you had after your crash and injuries its great to see you back to normal, smiling and loving life 👍

Link for the shorts please 👍

How do you find it compares to the gravel bike? Do you think it would be much slower on a gravel type route?

I'm working in Ditchling Not cuts garden centre. 6 wk stay away, home at wknds. Great vid as always 😎

Would ave been a doddle with a hardtail 🙂

You got a bit unlucky there mate

that's why i always do a little bunny hop whenever I'm interacting with a curb

Brother you just saved me a ton of work with your video. Flip the bike upside down and put the post in the vice. Thank you so much !!!!

Yep, definitely been there!

I have a specialized diverge gravel bike with 43mm panaracer gravel Kings, also have upgraded the wheels to hunt 4 seasons wheels as the stock wheels were tish and I have to say it's probably the fastest bike I've ever owned! I tend to stick to the roads mainly as I have arthritis in my shoulders. I did a 30 mile cycle ride last weekend and hardly broke sweat. I'd say keep going it's definitely worth it.

Gonna do the SDW on a Touring bike with 29x2.25 wheels soon!

Glad to see that you're gradually getting your mojo back! Cheers, Pete

Not sure how I came across this video but I’ve been pondering the same question. Just got into cycling and went for a road bike but put 35mm gravel tyres on just be more comfortable as I’m only commuting on it at the moment. Had a look at my local bike club but wasn’t sure about going given the tyres…pretty sure I’ll give it a go after seeing this.

I wish they would up the speed limit

your videos always inspire me to just go out and enjoy the ride

Riding for enjoyment and just getting out there, winner winner chicken dinner.

Looks amazing down on the south downs way. Got a lot of clay round these parts so takes a while to dry out. Search Mary towneley loop for a view of some of local rides round my way.

hopefully this time after winter the weather will improve much faster, i tend to stay off my bike if the weather isn't perfect😂

Thanks, yeah the EIS is an utter garbage.

If you gat the wolfang on the waterproof case, you will no record audio that is the reason the you get an extra cover the is no waterproof like that you can recording audio with the waterproof case on it

Asking for a bit of advice. I have a MTB and wishing to travel further so toying between a drop handle Boardman ADV 8.9 like your old bike or a flat bar Boardman hyb8.8, do you think drops are worth it, I am a bit worried as it's been nearly 30years since I have ridden drops. I did have a flat bar Boardman hybrid comp 10years ago and enjoyed the freedom of gave over a heavier hardtail MTB.

honestly you might as well have bought a hanger on the way there at that point😂

what website do you use to find out about those sportive evens? hope the bruises go away quickly

Where did you buy that bike? A Lego factory?😅

How did you set up the tarp for the bivy?

That bottle cage looks upside down?

I just got the instinct 2 tactical solar for 1 dollar had to buy a charger for it but it works perfect may take the place of my Apple watch for my cycling watch

Nice bike, only thing I would add is a dropper post.

What was that place with the vine and steep descent?

1st🎉

Hi welcome back 😊

A great event - what a lovely day too

Running, isn't that what failed cyclists do?,.,.🖖

Tell Jason he does not have to remove the wheels to be able to take off the reflector. I thank you.

Love it! I almost feel intellectual about my bike. Well done regardless!

Nice bike, pity about the owner 😂😅

muppet 😅

Hurrah a new bike 💪😅. Nice lookin bike , i like hardtails , that rear suspension bit looks like a possible winner. After a scan of modern hardtails , not much choice out there i think ,but i like the treks with the extra bottle holders and pannier friendly frames . I have my eye on the new 2024 trek procaliber 8 with 120mm fork aluminium frame . I am 5ft 10 and a half😅 will prob get a large size though the size huide often says m/l

Hahahah, it’s soooo baaaad