Abergavenny and the Canal Trail to Brecon Cycle Ride

[@fatbiker5159]

Thank you for this video. There are parts of the canal on my 'to do' list. It looks very nice. Some really nice footage there. 👍

[@budholeboodoo2308]

Fantastic video, thank you for sharing.

[@MadisonTen]

Thanks very much! ☺️🚴‍♀️

[@thewelshwonder1965]

Another photographic marvel, that tree is something else and you just have to stand there in awe when your stood in front of it.

[@MadisonTen]

Yes, I wasn’t expecting that tree. Seemed so grand and out of place. Beautiful. Thanks!

[@richardterry9788]

I climbed the top of Peny-Van through waste deep snow. My dear dog Ben knew my intention and pulled my up most of the way ! xx

[@MadisonTen]

Insanity! ☺️ Bet it was worth it for the snowy view though.

[@richardterry9788]

@@MadisonTen terrific view strange seeing helicopters flying 100’s ft below xx

[@Gladysthenarrowboat]

Well done - quite a ride that! I did it earlier this year on my Brompton - but not all in one go like you just did. Hope you enjoyed that carrot cake - looked very good - they do a great one at Goytre Wharf if you go in the other direction on canal from Abergavenny. The bike looked just a littttttle bit muddy at the end! 🙂

[@MadisonTen]

Well done, that’s quite a challenge though I think a Brompton is at home on a canal tow path. I know the place you mean. I stopped at Goytre Wharf the first time I rode the canal on the Newport to Abergavenny section but I didn’t stop for cake at the Goytre sadly. I think I can imagine riding that bit again one day.

[@Gladysthenarrowboat]

Yes, riding towpaths is why I bought the Brompton (for when I have my narrowboat). But they're very uncomfortable on some of the bumpy/stony sections you sometimes get on towpaths. A bike like yours is much better for that - although you can't fold it up of course like a Brompton! I hope you can ride the other bit again one day and can try out the cafe! 👍

[@MadisonTen]

A friend was showing me a Brompton a few weeks ago. They’re very clever. They need a fat-tyre version that you can run low pressure to sop up some of those bumps.

[@Gladysthenarrowboat]

Yes, good suggestion. They recommend about 100 psi for the supplied Schwalbe Marathon tyres - so its a great ride on the road and the bike is really well made. I've been very impressed so far - but the gearing is too high for hills - so really its at its best riding around a city. Lots of modifications available though!

[@davidharris4062]

Did it a few times on my Birdy, ended up in the canal on one occasion, recently bought a Brompton, fold is better, but the Birdy is a better ride

[@tonywhite5033]

Another great video. Thanms

[@MadisonTen]

Thanks, Tony!

[@whichypoohs]

That bike holds up really well. Fancy one myself 😊

[@MadisonTen]

Yes, it makes a good cross country trail bike. Padded cycle shorts are a must ☺️

[@davidharris4062]

Beautiful area, done Brecon to just outside Abergavenny and back a few times

[@MadisonTen]

Yes very pretty ride, especially with autumn colours and it feels like it goes on forever.

[@kennethwilliams9924]

That was GREAT! 🙂 Totally inspired me to give it a try if we get a sunny dry weekend before the winter sets in properly! One question: how were the people you met on the towpath with regards to bikes? Any hostility?

[@MadisonTen]

Thank you, Kenneth. Generally no. Most people will say hello, some don't. What I do is make sure I ping my bell a long way in advance just so people know I'm there and aren't shocked by a bike coming by, but I also slow right down to just over walking pace. I think it makes a difference. With frail people, especially when there isn't much room I'll get off my bike and either wait and let them pass or walk the bike past.

[@kennethwilliams9924]

@@MadisonTen Great. Thanks for the info. Sounds like you’re super-polite attitude will def help any bike/pedestrian encounters 🙂

[@richardterry9788]

Is that you playing piano, so gentle and serene xx

[@MadisonTen]

Yeah, that’s me. Thanks ☺️🎹

[@richardterry9788]

@@MadisonTen wow, you a very talented Lady. Do you teach?

[@MadisonTen]

Haha, you're so wrong 🤣 No, I don't teach. I'm self taught so would probably pass on bad habits I'm sure.

[@richardterry9788]

@@MadisonTen bad habits ok with me ! Only talents I had was sport. I enjoy watching your travels all your interests are very similar to mine x

[@whichypoohs]

Looks amazing. I must do that one day …. How do you keep that bike so spotless lol x

[@MadisonTen]

Haha. I wash it after every dirty ride but by the end of some rides, usually in the winter, it will be stinking. See Gloucester ride 🤭🚴🏻‍♀️

[@whichypoohs]

Watching your content … ummm I’m about to buy a Specialized Rockhopper 😊

[@MadisonTen]

Yay! Really important question, what colour? 😊🚴🏻‍♀️

[@whichypoohs]

I like the colour of yours 😊