My First Overnight Bike-Packing Trip!

The Cycling GK goes bike packing / Gravel riding in the New Forest and it will definitely not be the last time. What a class couple of days on the bike with some fun camping along the way too.
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[@McQ72]

Honey butter, fresh dough...Outdoor Boys daft😂

[@r12e5p]

An @outdoorboys shoutout. I love it. 😂

[@thecyclinggk]

The best

[@cg94z]

More of this content team. Absolutely superb!

[@RidingTheLongWayHome]

The video we have literally waited years for. More of this boys!

[@thecyclinggk]

😘😘

[@chris1234594]

I’m into double digits on Bikepacking adventures, the idea of carrying everything on your bike to thrive is heaven. Good bless the bicycle 🚲

[@davidmurdoch3305]

Terrific video, well done both of you. So much 2WW history where you cycled as well, another bonus for cycling in the area. 👊🏻

[@gravelbikemark]

Bikepacking rocks mate, me and a mate bike packed around Normandy last year it pissed it down all week but still epic so much so I'm am going bikepacking with a load of veterans finishing at the British Memorial form the D-day parade in 2025.

[@thecyclinggk]

Sound epic mate ❤

[@thebikepackingadventurer]

I did the Normandy bikepacking trip last year. It’s so easy to do and so many spots to wild camp. The French embrace it too which is nice. Many moments I had a lump in my throat seeing Normandy beaches and evidence of war

[@Rickrill]

Living in bournemouth I cycle the new forest a lot, a few months ago I cycled across the brecon beacons from bristol to abergavenny to carmarthen before my knee told me it was time to go home 😂, being 51 now it's a bit harder.. hope to see more videos from this channel

[@thebikepackingadventurer]

I live in Bournemouth too. Love cycling the new forest on my road bike or off road too. Can explore off road for years and still not cover it all

[@Rickrill]

@thebikepackingadventurer I found my best ride was down through burley, up to the motorcycle museum for tea then down to the arboretum at bolderwood!

[@thebikepackingadventurer]

@@Rickrill so many great places to ride. I love it all over the forest. I have a secret spot by a stream I camp and can ride to when it’s in summer as not boggy.

[@streetjustice4287]

when worlds collide, shouting out luke from outdoor boys. quality channel, master bushcraft

[@thecyclinggk]

He’s the man isn’t he!

[@davidwherritt6916]

Awesome video, guys. I'm sat here watching while holding my one year old daughter as its the only way she'll sleep as she's a bit unwell. The bit when you were talking about 2 footing Tom because of his snoring, had been belly laughing so hard... I nearly burst a lung trying not to wake her up! Ride on!

[@thecyclinggk]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 love this

[@MrClemdogs]

Loved that guys ❤ I grew up in the new forest, so it bought back good memories. Ben's campsite cooking was off the chart, wish I could have tasted it!

[@thecyclinggk]

It was double decent ,, I can’t lie 😂

[@h_craig]

Love the bikepacking content lads. The prep for the night meal was outstanding. Like to see more of the gear you's used regarding camping.

[@thecyclinggk]

Thanks mate. Yea next time I’ll do a full demo of what kit I’ve taken

[@daveallum9617]

You need to do a southern European bike packing tour this winter

[@bobansak2583]

Luv this type of content. I did a fair amount of this and longer week-long trips...in the mid 1970's!!

[@NoelG-IRE]

What a legend. Proper camping and using a gas burner. You are hands down the most down to earth premier league player of all time. Serious respect for you mate. More of this please

[@thecyclinggk]

Cheers

[@TomOchoaFozcast]

Such great fun. We’re fortunate to have the kit , but now we’ve got it , there’s so many good times and exploring to be done. Getting outdoors riding bikes with your mates is one of life’s simple pleasures. Ps- Fajitas were top class Pps- sorry for the snoring Ppps- can’t wait for the next trip

[@paule8174]

More of this please!! Loved it! Loved how you prepped your steak,onions,honey butter and dough!

[@thecyclinggk]

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@turnipus]

Really enjoyed the video! You got some beautiful shots with the sun going down, gorgeous weather and I hope to see more of it in the future!

[@balosahan6990]

Looked like a lot of fun! Stunning sunrise 👌🏼 Can't not get the urge to go camping after watching this!

[@thecyclinggk]

Do it ❤

[@jacszz]

Fantastic !! Loved the video. Keep up the great work!

[@chrissywissythewishwishfairy]

That was ace! Thank you.

[@scottrushby1680]

Honey butter and bread dough, so outdoor boys! Love it

[@thecyclinggk]

LOVE it

[@padigernon7838]

Yeaaa deffo been waiting for this kind of video ben!!! Love it

[@thebikepackingadventurer]

I do love bikepacking in the new forest. I live in Bournemouth so can do it most weeks. The hard thing is not getting moved on by the rangers. Pesky guys that see head torches and have been moved on many times. Lots of secret hiding spots though 😂😍

[@thecyclinggk]

We camped in a site . Oknell I think

[@thebikepackingadventurer]

@@thecyclinggk ridden past there a few times. Honestly there’s some cracking wild spots if you ever fancy a ride out and camp. So many great spots more so to the east of the forest

[@OneGrecianGoal21]

Great video thanks 👍 Love your cycling videos

[@thecyclinggk]

Thanks very much ❤️

[@polaroidbug]

What a ledge, Ben! Great vid!

[@thecyclinggk]

Thanks mate

[@Crispi-ws6ju]

A couple of suggestions for outdoor / camping content, ( if you haven't already found them ) Xander Budnik Lost lakes (John) Huge library between them, but always good. They sometimes team up for trips, they are my favourite. Doug Linker also great but need to look back, his output has taken a tangent into wood carving. 👏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@gc3462]

Loved this video. Actually looking into going there now.

[@thecyclinggk]

Nice

[@freddiewilliamson8890]

What a video this has actually made me want to go out to the country side 😂😂❤❤

[@thecyclinggk]

Love that Freddie

[@itseskay]

That outdoor boys influence, honey butter and bread 😂

[@thecyclinggk]

You know it 😂😂

[@Builtforthewild]

More cycling vids please!!!!!!🙏🏼

[@thecyclinggk]

Incoming 👀👀

[@ianm8820]

Great video - wetted my appetite to try back packing after a long time talking about it

[@thecyclinggk]

Do it. It’s so good

[@MuskVideo]

Brilliant watch. Much more interesting than rambling on about the Psycho dramas of the big six

[@thecyclinggk]

😂😂😂😂

[@lucioledizerot196]

I love the cycling videos Ben! Just got into cycling myself.

[@patrickevans8940]

Cracking video Just great out in the forest. I’m lucky enough to get there most Fridays graveling

[@jimbo2112]

That food cracked me up! Gourmet camping!

[@poy757]

“I’ve been enjoying outdoor boys” Prove it - *here is some homemade bread with honey butter on it*

[@thecyclinggk]

😂😂

[@philshaw5445]

Bloody loved that! Best video you’ve done I feel inspired

[@thecyclinggk]

😘

[@ethanreith2361]

crazy to think he was riding though where I live seeing the local pubs on his channel mental

[@fletchv1]

I'd love to see a video of you going out with Syndicate and his friends on one of their rides

[@SteveBrill]

Brilliant vid Ben. Loved it. 👏

[@NG_Ark]

Just finished this weeks Outdoor Boys video and got a bonus UK version. 😂 I have dough and a jar of honey butter every time we go camping now 😅

[@thecyclinggk]

Love this 😂

[@CycleXplorer]

Welcome to the New Forest, aka the gravel capital!

[@smokeybarr]

Can't believe you plucked out those fajitas! 😂😂 Well played, Sir. Well played.

[@thecyclinggk]

😂😂😂😂

[@freddyoutdoors]

Epic watch lad really enjoyed watching

[@wireframebox]

🙌 Stoney Cross airfield campsite! Look up the history, a lot of brave people flew from there during D-Day.

[@thecyclinggk]

Will have a look

[@seanoconn75]

“I’ve got athletes legs and you’ve got little rhino legs.” 😂 Watch out outdoor boys, CGK is coming for you. Loved that. More please.

[@TomOchoaFozcast]

😂😂😂😂

[@thecyclinggk]

😂😂😂😂

[@martynhawkins2696]

Great video, look forward to seeing more

[@thecyclinggk]

More to come!

[@MScales90]

More of this please!

[@thecyclinggk]

For sure mate

[@JusTavvy]

New forest is so good for cycling, sick to see you experience it

[@thecyclinggk]

Love it there

[@JusTavvy]

​@@thecyclinggk you should check out the Gridiron 100, it's an event in October every year which is a 100km loop around some of the nicest roads out New Forest way

[@mrchris389]

Loved that boys

[@thecyclinggk]

Thanks Chris 🎉❤

[@Jack-vp6wc]

What an excellent video

[@ClassicoMachine]

This is a video I didn’t know I needed today

[@thecyclinggk]

Glad u like mate

[@rogertitcombe1870]

Master chef soon then, looked good fun

[@redboyjan]

Fillet steak on camp, hells yeah 🤙🏼

[@gmantoon]

About time your back on the bike vids nice one love the footy vids but found your channel through cycling funny enough

[@thecyclinggk]

Will try and get more cycling content shot before winter draws in

[@danielnewman4472]

Would be awesome to see you with the Cade Media boys.

[@thecyclinggk]

Soooon

[@craigelliott4338]

Cmon!

[@lew6269]

Pretty sure the stove shouldn't wobble around like that 😂check out the soto windmaster

[@JonCannings]

Been waiting for this one lads

[@thecyclinggk]

Plenty more to come JC. So much fun

[@JonCannings]

@@thecyclinggk the fact you moved tent during the night because of Mr 💤💤💤

[@plastic_manc]

ducking hell 😂 Ben on gravel, well done lad

[@thecyclinggk]

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@plastic_manc]

@@thecyclinggk hope is more to come 😀

[@sing_cycle_referee]

Next job - do an Ultra Bikepacking event. Loads to choose from around the UK.

[@thecyclinggk]

Not sure I’m there just yet 😂 Just enjoying getting into tbh

[@Millie_the_wrexhamfan]

Seee you Sunday mate

[@thecyclinggk]

Absolutely Millie ❤️

[@Millie_the_wrexhamfan]

@@thecyclinggk can I get a photo with you, as your a star?

[@cbuckley911]

Outdoor boys is addictive. Have a look out for some tarnagen next time

[@cbuckley911]

I think you can find them in the Scottish highlands

[@thecyclinggk]

😂😂

[@CyclingWithDan]

Love it ❤ less football more bikes 🚲

[@peterwilcox3470]

Bet you had a car with you Benji boy 😂

[@thecyclinggk]

No bloody chance 😂

[@Simon.W1]

good video lol 👍 you got a van with everything lol

[@thecyclinggk]

No mate,, thought about it , but not sure it’s that practical for sleeping and storing bikes

[@BradleyHoward]

Brilliant video especially the Ourdoors references. Did you lock the bikes overnight? I'm always worried about my bike being nicked whether wild camping or in a campsite. Cheers and looking forward to your next adventure!

[@thecyclinggk]

We didn’t lock the bikes no. To be honest the campsite is in the middle of nowhere and was very quiet. We if the bikes behind the tents where there was a bush too

[@ItsMeWendyvee]

lol .... now I'm going to have a Ludacris earworm all day :)

[@thecyclinggk]

You got it 🙌🏼😂

[@patresito]

🗣️ Honey butter gang

[@jordanwalters8555]

Rhino legs to Rhino snore

[@thecyclinggk]

Next time I’m getting a red for a two footer 😂

[@jordanwalters8555]

@@thecyclinggk I’ll make sure I’m in the VAR box and suggest a yellow 😂

[@alexswan7255]

Tell me who’s your steak man and how’d you cook so good….you a superstar Ben why you listening to Rhino snoring in tha woods?!!! Life goals to ride my bike with Cycling GK in the Peak District!

[@thecyclinggk]

Riding bikes with ur mates , that’s what it’s all about 😂❤

[@cesarsilvestre9849]

You need to go to my job peloton NYC

[@KT_Gooner04]

Hey Ben. Been looking to do this type of ride for a while. Quick question where was your toilet at the campsite? 😂

[@thecyclinggk]

It was a basic campsite but they had a toilet block with an area to wash up pots and pans . It was really nice and well maintenances. Oknell campsite I think

[@derekkeith108]

Did he mention fixed gear legend Chas Chriatiansen?

[@thecyclinggk]

Yep that’s Toms fave rider

[@PoliAstroN]

Ben Forest

[@thecyclinggk]

See you what did there 😂😂

[@darwilicious2747]

I wanna get a gravel bke!!!!!!!!

[@thecyclinggk]

Do ittttt

[@kaithompson637]

Ben, a little disappointed you didn't pull out a little glass bottle of heinz ketchup lad

[@thecyclinggk]

I had a couple sachets from Starbucks 😂

[@davidnolan5928]

Ben you need to come to Wicklow in Ireland and you will find some of the best cycling routes ever Plus I don't think gcn will be happy with u they normally have pot noodles for dinner at Best u were 4start level

[@lewismcintosh7669]

❤

[@cesarsilvestre9849]

And what about a big Wedge Collab

[@thecyclinggk]

For sure 👌🏼

[@a28-b5c]

'oh mate'

[@jordanwalters8555]

Hahahah the Ali G reference

[@thecyclinggk]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@jEffMAn894]

what type of bike do u have fossy

[@thecyclinggk]

Specialized Diverge

[@grantmckendry3323]

Not running tubeless?

[@thecyclinggk]

Was yes , but had a probs with new wheels so had to stick tubes in

[@grantmckendry3323]

Need to get the spare tubes strapped to your frame for your next ride 💥

[@gerryfrancis3350]

why would you go SRAM?

[@thecyclinggk]

Mate, I’ve had SRAM for years and it’s genuinely never skipped a shift for me personally .

[@EliasFlaten]

Would you be interested in joining me, doing offroad Finnmark (Norway) 300km next year? It is the toughest offroad race in the world

[@MontyStreet]

Not sure you’d last long in Alaska Ben…

[@thecyclinggk]

I’d be sweet 😂😂

[@thecyclinggk]

Luke would look after me 😂

[@MontyStreet]

@@thecyclinggk Well that is true. You’d be in very safe hands.

[@TheBonesReaperShow]

Imagine having been a footballer and then you can dedicate the rest of your life to your hobbies. I don’t mean that in a horrible entitled way. Just wished I could know what that was like 😜

[@gooner1ization]

You absolute turd Foster bloody brilliant.

[@thecyclinggk]

Thanks 😂😂😂😂 kind of

[@gabrielrichard4318]

Gravel bikes and spandex = lame get a mountain bike a do real bike packing

[@thecyclinggk]

🥱🥱🥱

[@gbm8432]

13:20 honestly so relatable it’s not even funny

[@thecyclinggk]

😂😂😂