Yeah they were pretty darn good, as was the craft stout ☺️🚴🏻‍♀️🍷

My bike isn’t electric so I don’t know much about them I’m afraid, but may be look at something like Swytch (not sure if they’re any good) or search KZbin for something like “GCN electric conversion” see if GCN channel have reviewed some. You’re probably looking at several hundred pounds for something with a decent battery. 🚴🏻‍♀️

Thanks so much! Nice to hear how you consumed the film while consuming a coffee ☺️ love it. 🚴🏻‍♀️

Thanks so much, Michael. Super kind. ☺️ Glad you enjoyed it. 🚴🏻‍♀️

Yes, it was a very dry hot summer. Reminiscent of the summer in the late 70s.

Thanks so much! Really appreciate it. ☺️

Thanks, Simon. Much appreciated. ☺️🚴🏻‍♀️

Yes, the mud is always a challenge, even on a mountain bike if you don’t keep up the momentum and just go for it (but get stinking in the process) 😀

Thanks, Graham. I didn’t know about it either until someone in the comments mentioned it earlier this year (thanks Christopher). I think GCN may have used it once when they were doing one of their race challenges. I might talk one day 😆

@@MadisonTen hahaha. Love the credits, you put some time into this. ❤

Thanks, means a lot ☺️🚴🏻‍♀️

Thanks, Alf. That valley is a nice trail. I have considered narration, if I could come up with a style I may, but I get as many people asking for narration as I do saying they prefer it without. ☺️ It would also depend if I could find the time to add it as I already spend tens of hours on each video - but never say never 😎🚴🏻‍♀️👍

Yes, it worked out just right. I was thinking about mud guards while cycling this one. I've never got them as it's only the odd muddy ride by may be I should as my large saddle bag gets all the mud, so may be I should protect it - providing there is room for one? I can imagine some parts getting overgrown indeed and may be busier with walkers between Keynsham and Bristol in the summer.

That's MY brownie. No one is having it! 🍰

@MadisonTen ha ha, you don't believe in shearing then ?

No. 🤭

@MadisonTen I guess then if you don't share, it's no good me buying a tandem?

Thanks! No I haven't but funny you should mention that as I did cycle the other side of Dartmoor, one of my favourites so far, and was looking for a reason to return, may be riding the east side of Dartmoor so that might be just what I need - providing I can get there ☺️ I'll look into it, may be for next year. Hope you manage to get out soon. 🚴🏻‍♀️

@MadisonTen There is a Railway station at Newton Abbot. Not sure about transport from Moretonhamptead though. You might just have to ride back to Newton Abbot. But it is downhill mostly. I will have a look at the distance. If you want a GPS file I could send you one possibly.

@@MadisonTen Mileage there and back was 28.5 miles. Not sure about a route to either Exeter or Okehampton to get a train back.

Thanks very much for that! That’s not too bad then, I could do a there and back, which I’ve had to do on other rides in the past. Or Okehampton as you mentioned depending on what sort of roads there are.

If you do have a GPS file and it’s not too much trouble you can email it to me, madisontencyclerides @ Gmail.com (obviously takes the spaces out ☺️) or a Strava link? no worries if you can’t find it or anything. Much appreciated.

Thanks, David! Yes, they're both very cosmopolitan and the cycle path is a great way to get between them. I worked in Bristol for about 2 years in the early noughties so I have some experience there ☺️ very vibrant.

Thanks, Edmund! That's really made my day 😎🚴🏻‍♀️

Hi Sheila, yes I remember you saying about Pucklechurch. Aw sounds so idyllic. Summers of the past were good (rose tinted I'm sure). Yes I was surprised about the zoo closing, I guess it's a sign of the times and how zoos are viewed these days compared may be to more open 'enclosures' like Longleat. A sad loss. I'm sure I went there as a child but I can't remember it. I'll have to get Mum and Dad to dig out the old photo album ☺️ Thanks! Much appreciated. Washing bike - about 10 mins with a pressure washer on low setting to get the most off, avoiding the bearings. Then 5 mins with one of those large soft car wash brushes. Just needs a dry day ☀️🚴🏻‍♀️

Thanks, Adrian! 🙌☀️

Aw thanks. I caught a very early train, which was fine to start with but once I got to Newport loads of people got on and it was rammed. I was so lucky to be on the right side of the train otherwise it would have been mayhem at the small Bristol stations ☺️ I was hoping the frost would stay around in the shadows for the day but it warmed up a bit but we get to see some of it. 🚴🏻‍♀️☺️

Thanks so much ☺️ I use a mixture, drums are free-playing drums on an iPad and some of the synth sounds. Guitar is a PRS SE Custom (real electric guitar), Bass is a Santa Rosa bass guitar I bought in the 90s, piano is usually my digital Yamaha P95 (which I also use for violin orchestration) but sometimes I record with a real upright piano Yamaha B2E, the digital is easier to record with. I do have a violin as well but I can't really play 😂🎻

@@MadisonTen I'm not musical, but it sounds like an effective set-up - certainly given the quality on the vids. It's soul-warming to see what can be achieved these days and the freedom that it gives ☺

Well done, Richard. It's such a nice route to cycle with lots of views across the fields and the heritage railway along side. I'm sure you'll be back when the weather improves. ☺️🚴🏻‍♀️

@ thank you Madison that’s the encouragement I need xx

Yeah, that mud, after cycling on the flat and then suddenly down to single digits speed ☺️ Cheers!

Hey, thanks very much. I'll pop over to your channel this evening, it'll be nice to see some other trails and adventures. ☺️🚴🏻‍♀️

@@MadisonTen that's great :) I like how you get around by train....we're not quite so green

Haha, that’s more about my bike doesn’t fit in my car ☺️ although i do like how it adds to the adventure so that wouldn’t necessarily change. Watched two of your videos. Good stuff. Hope to catch up on more over the weekend.

@@MadisonTen ......and how do you keep your bike so clean!? 😂

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Yes, nice place, especially when the sun is shining. 🚴🏻‍♀️☀️

Yes, I totally got my north and south mixed up so wrong side of the river. Thankfully I didn't go too far before noticing ☺️🚴🏻‍♀️ Yes, some pleasant countryside, hope you enjoy it.

Thanks so much! 🙏Yes l do like pine forests in the autumn. Very special. My bike turned 5 years old this August, I should have celebrated 🙄☺️🚴🏻‍♀️

Thanks, Keith! 🚴🏻‍♀️☺️

Thanks ☺️ me neither until a few weeks ago. I think it’s less obvious compared to the Richard Burton trail in the next valley. Yeah, stunning forest. I was really impressed.

Hi, no I don’t use Komoot. A few people have mentioned it but I don’t know much about it. I tend to just look around google maps with cycle trails turned on, decide where I want to go based on what type of ride I want and what I want to see and then just cycle.

@@MadisonTen You should try it. I was skeptical at first, but it opens up a wealth of new routes and the option to share the routes you ride. I get it though, sometimes it's just nice to follow your own path 👍

Thanks! I should make some time to take a look. Anything that helps will be handy. ☺️

Yes, quite a challenging place for someone like me. Thanks! ☺️🚴🏻‍♀️

Just washing my feet ☺️🚴🏻‍♀️

Hi Sheila, no I didn’t camp out. I packed up and cycled down to the next valley and caught a train home. It would have been nice to camp by the reservoir may be.

Thanks ☺️ I did file the edge and then wet and dry so it’s nice and smooth. It was a bit rushed though so not perfect but does the job. Yes really hope they get to finish the tunnel. Ownership has transferred. I think we’re some years off yet but they’re sticking with it. Thanks again 🚴🏻‍♀️

Thanks very much and for the idea. I have thought about it before, I partially didn’t want to break the format and end up just like other channels, that said I did have an idea last week that might have been a half way thing but not sure if I’ll do it, which was similar to what you mentioned. I don’t have the microphone for that kind of thing though. Never say never… ☺️📣

@@MadisonTen I came back to watch the end of the video and tbh, your format works really well and does set your content apart from others...but like you said, perhaps a half way through thing or when you hit an obstacle like the closed off train tunnel! the rice and chicken looked like a top way to finish off this adventure! cheers

You're lucky. Such a good place and so detached up there. Feels like somewhere hidden in Central Europe or something. Thanks for that. I'll pin your comment as that might be useful. I'd like to go there one day with the bike completely unloaded other than a small bag for basic tools and a water bottle.

Thanks, Simon! ☺️ Hope you're good.

Haha, I know. When I was editing I thought exactly the same thing. "A lion, a lion, a... oh it's a cow" 😄 Yeah I could chop up at home, I'm always in two minds, partly to avoid drying out and partly as it makes something nice to film, but it does mean carrying more stuff that all adds to the weight. I'm learning as I go. That's really interesting, I didn't know that. I did read up a bit on some of the history but found it difficult to find exactly details on some of the trains that used the line. Such an incredible climb (and descent of course). Must have been quite a sight. I only found a photo of the old Bryn Station but not much else.

Oxygen would have been nice! ☺️ Yes, such a nice time of year for riding. Thanks, Mike!

Yes a bit wet, I think we'd had quite a bit of rain the night before but thankfully avoided getting too muddy. Ah so you'll know the area better than me. So amazing that a few minutes from Port Talbot and you're into some amazing countryside. Hope you manage to get another bike one day 🚴🏻‍♀️