Bikepacking on Brompton - Sweden to London

In mid September, I was still in Sweden. The nights were getting chilly, and a new Covid wave was breaking out across Europe. I needed to go back to the UK, and I wanted to cycle it. I wanted to try the route along the North Sea coast, which looked as if it would be very different from the inland route I'd taken on the way out. But what with one thing and another, I was hesitating, delaying setting off. Suddenly, however, I realised that a lot of campsites would close at the end of the month. So, if I was going to ride it, I had to go pretty much immediately. The weather forecast was bad - tons of rain - but I packed up the bike, and late one Friday night, I set off. It did feel a bit mad to leave our cosy sitting room and ride alone to the docks in the dark and the wet. But I was pretty sure that, come what may, I’d enjoy myself. Anyway, here's what happened! Hope you enjoy the film!

[@garethdent]

Fabulous and profound; ‘There’s not 100 summers left, best make the most of them’. Thank you.

[@susannathornton]

Hi Gareth! Thank you for watching, and for your nice comment. Tbh I almost didn't put that bit in actually. I ummed and ahd, and took it out, and then put it back in. Thank you for writing. It was lovely to read your comment. Best wishes!

[@alanpage8911]

It's quite heart warming to see a 16" wheel bike traversing countries and oceans. Awesome work.

[@susannathornton]

Hi Alan! Thank you for the nice comment. Actually about using the Brompton for quite long tours, I was just saying to a friend today that it's kind of "easier" to use a Brompton, because (a) it's a well made and sturdy little bike, so that as long as I don't want to go offroad or on tracks etc, it'll stand up to the job, and (b) if I want or need, I can just fold it up and hop on a bus, or whatever. So no need to feel anxious really, just plan a route and go. That's a very nice sort of freedom. Anyway, thanks so much for watching!

[@mileater]

Very inspirational

[@timfarness9949]

Your food looks so healthy with so many fresh ingredients. Hope your health is better. Best wishes to you for making these movies.❤

[@BrianthatiscalledBrian]

It seems fitting that I am watching this on International Women's Day. That was brilliant. 🙂👍🚴‍♂️🏕️

[@stiruptheheat]

extremely inspiration for someone battling anxiety attacks daily. Thank you

[@susannathornton]

Hi Luc! Thank you for watching and for your nice comment. I am so glad you enjoyed the film. Take care! I hope you are alright and that you feel OK as much as possible. Best wishes

[@ramblinonandon]

Amazing..total respect for you and your Brompton. Thanks for sharing.

[@susannathornton]

Hello! Thank you for watching! 😊

[@acey850]

I'm obsessed about these bikepacking videos of yours.

[@susannathornton]

Hi Ace R! Thanks! Glad you enjoy the films! 😁

[@gtex1963]

I enjoyed your vlog, and admire your spirit of adventure.

[@susannathornton]

Hi Gtex! Thanks for writing! Glad you enjoyed the film. Take care x

[@sirmannycama2975]

An amazing adventure. .

[@kataja56]

Fine Brommie road document! Keep on sending them! 👍😎

[@susannathornton]

Hi Kari! thank you! yes I shall send more. Got a few things in preparation 😎

[@petercoates9354]

What a lovely, well made video. From one Brompton owner to another 🙌

[@susannathornton]

Hi Peter! Thank you for watching and for your nice comment! Happy cycling!

[@Straitjacket808]

Fantastic video

[@stewitwooit9744]

Hi Susanna, I really enjoyed watching your video. I would be interested in how you set up your bike to carry all your equipment. I love the fact that you are using a trangia stove for your meals. I would also be interested in the meals you cook. All in all a very relaxing video, just as shame the weather wasn’t so good which certainly had an impact on your chain. Looking forward to some more videos. Regards Stewart

[@susannathornton]

Hi Stewart! Thank your for watching! and for such a nice comment. About my gear and how I set up the bike, I am working on a film about it actually, coming soon! I hadn't thought about covering cooking, but maybe I'll cover that too. On this ride from Sweden to London, I was doing traditional cooking, normal pasta and potatoes and things. Last year, on the rides I did out to Sweden, and to Oxford, and Stockport (which you can also see on my channel) I prepared meals at home and dehydrated them, which was a new thing for me. My idea was to minimise the weight and space of my food, so that I could try to carry pretty much everything I needed, and avoid going into shops on the way, mainly because of coronavirus. I was surprised how nice the meals tasted. Anyway, thanks again for writing! Regards to you too!

[@maytam3088]

Thank you so much for sharing. wonderful.

[@susannathornton]

Hello May!! Thanks for watching! So nice of you. So many happy memories of lots of rides with you 🚲😁

[@dr.alanrichards8935]

Dear Susanna, you are proof positive that one meets the nicest people bicycling :-)

[@susannathornton]

Aw Alan, thanks! happy cycling! 😁🚲

[@chantalborremans5480]

Hello Susanna, I watch all your videos with a great interest ( I am french talking…) excuse my bad english, I’m owner of a Brompton too and I dream of a trip alone and independant as you… you are an example for me. « comme on dit aux marins , bon vent, Susanna et prends soin de toi… » one day, very soon I’l do it too 👍😘

[@susannathornton]

Hi Chantal! Thanks for the lovely comment and your lovely good wishes! Hope you get out on a trip soon! See you on the road!

[@ronaldrombines1109]

One of the best vlogs!

[@TronMcr]

Wonderful trip makes me want to get back in my bike and cycle to where I want to go

[@susannathornton]

Hi Stu! Thanks for watching! And for writing. Yeh me too, want to just put my tent on the bike and go somewhere. Let's hope we can go out and do things again soon.

[@furkuk]

Another great video. Looking forward to seeing many more 😊😊

[@tgalbraith2152]

Thanks for sharing . It's fabulous to see a little bike touring so fearlessly and wild camping. Thanks for in inspiring us all to get off our butts and ride in the rain. Good luck with your chemo !

[@philipstrachan455]

Always smiling no matter what the weather is throwing at you. Great to see you doing these super-long trips with your Brommie :o)

[@susannathornton]

Hi Philip! thanks for watching and for the nice comment! 😁 < this is me smiling

[@ThiawNaiDee]

Hi there.Thank you for sharing I love that .Greeting from Thailand.

[@susannathornton]

Hi Khunsanook! thanks for watching!

[@ianaristotlethompson4186]

Chapeau.

[@Curlew-Corner]

Another super trip. Loved your campsite at the water’s edge with curlew calling. Merry Christmas.

[@susannathornton]

Hi Emma! Thanks for watching! Glad you liked this one too. Yeh that camp spot was wonderful. I had hoped for a spot like that, where I could watch the sea from the tent. Then when I came to the sea, I discovered that the coast was incredibly open, no shelter at all, and it looked kind of hopeless... And then found that sweet little spot! I was so happy! Thank you for all your the lovely messages this year! Merry Christmas to you too!

[@madiantin]

Wow! Made it with four minutes to spare! That was very lucky!

[@susannathornton]

Haha yes! And that driver was a v nice guy

[@alexk3806]

I really love the honesty and the pace of this video. Thank you for sharing, can't wait to get out on cycling adventures post Covid. May even use the Brompton - thanks for the inspiration

[@susannathornton]

Hi Alex! Thanks for such a nice and thoughtful comment. Hope you can get out on an adventure soon! Me too! Best wishes!

[@OneEclecticStyle]

Very nice Video. Watched till finished. Great use of natural sounds. Loved all the amazing farm houses!

[@susannathornton]

Hi Cloud Base! Thank you for watching! And thank you for the comment nice about natural sounds. I am really interested in trying to capture natural sound. I just use my gopro for that at the moment. I am wondering about maybe trying out using a separate microphone. But it might be a bit too complicated having one more thing. I need to research it a bit. So nice to hear the wind in the reeds and the birds and things. Anyway, thank you so much for watching and for writing!

[@amandaleigh3852]

Really enjoyed watching that. Thanks - interesting and beautifully put together. Stay safe out there and best for 2021!

[@susannathornton]

Hi Amanda! Thanks for the nice comment. You too stay safe!! and stay out there! And let's hope for happier times in 2021!

[@eisvogel8099]

"Hesitating, delaying setting of..." ...not unknown to me also. Sometimes something tells you:"Do it." A time will come that hesitating or delaying doesn't matter anymore. A few years ago I went to Hamburg and further on to Kiel from my hometown near Amersfoort in The Netherlands. On a moped. It only went 40 km/h but I never cared about arriving. That was just the "excuse" for being on a journey. The way back I took the same route as you. It's almost magic to see your beautiful vlog, a document of a certain time . You see to actually see. The footage show the eye for beauty and serenity. Thanks so much for sharing, Susanna...incredible achievement

[@susannathornton]

Hi Eis! Thanks for watching! and for your lovely comment, and for writing about your nice, slow trips across Netherlands and Germany too. Sounds nice to go on, to Kiel. I am also quite keen on doing more in Schleswig-Holstein, and also going further along towards Poland too... I really enjoyed it to see two very different routes between Hook of Holland and Travemuende - first the inland route that I did in the hot sun last summer, heading east, and then the coastal route that I did a couple of months later heading west back to the UK, when it felt very much like autumn. So much to see. Talking of hesitating, I think the hardest part of a journey is deciding "yes I am going to set off on such and such a day" actually. Once I've done that, and I start putting my clobber together and preparing maps and stuff, I'm fine

[@stoatsngroatsuk5012]

Susanna, thanks for sharing this lovely story of your trip. It’s great to see you living life to the fullest, as only cycle tourists seem to do 😃👏🙏

[@susannathornton]

Hi stoatsandgroats! thanks for the lovely comment! yeh for me cycle touring is a simple way to just be happy. To focus on here and now, and on what's important. Something like that anyway... Thanks for watching!

[@stoatsngroatsuk5012]

@@susannathornton 😀👍 I get the feeling that you really live in the moment when touring, even when the weather is against you…. I really am quite envious of you for this ability. I get a similar feeling on my short 36 mile rides, all done on very limited days off and when the chores and everyday life don’t get in the way. Many thanks for posting these, find the,very inspiring. All the best to you, and we’ll done for keeping on with these very simple pleasures! 🙏👍

[@effyleven]

So sorry you had so much rain. Bicycling is much better in sunshine..

[@felixurbina4]

You are very brave. I liked the video and your experience, thank you for sharing. Kind regards.

[@susannathornton]

Hi Felix! aw not really brave, just doing things I enjoy. Glad you liked the film! Thanks for watching, and for your nice comment!

[@thingaby407]

Deeply impressive and I hope inspiring for me to have a try myself. This viseo was uplifting.

[@susannathornton]

Hi Thingaby! Thank you for watching! and for writing with such a nice comment. Hope you can have a try too soon. Best wishes!

[@velorog]

It takes a lot of willpower and tenacity to set-up a wild camp after a long wet day in the saddle. Particularly in the autumn chill. Chapeau.

[@silkdestroyer]

I'll 2nd that!!

[@susannathornton]

Hello again Velorog! Haha, sounds like you have had a fair few long wet days on the bike too! Actually, once I have found a nice spot, it doesn't take long to pitch that Hilleberg. I love that tent. As soon as the tent's up, all I need to do is chuck my few things into it, so they are safe and dry, and then I can sit down, and think ahh, phew. Got a room for the night sorted. That's such a nice feeling. Anyway, thanks so much for watching my films and for writing! Take care x

[@johnmitchell6941]

Your positivity even in climatic adversity is an inspiration. Enjoyed the video very much.

[@susannathornton]

Hi John! Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the film! yeh there was a fair bit of climatic adversity on that trip haha. Really needed those nice hot coffees. Thanks for writing!

[@leefox7777]

Thank you Susanna. Such a nice positive video. Your adventures are very inspiring.

[@brianmoroney3448]

Wow I'm impressed again goog for u thank u brian (when I go to London to visit my son we should go for a bike ride brian)

[@MarkNieuwenhuizen]

Really enjoying your mini adventures with the limited resources. An inspiration to wildkamperen one of these days with my Dahon folding bike

[@susannathornton]

Aha, that sounds like a plan!! Happy cycling Mark!

[@carolleenkelmann4751]

September in the rain. All that rain. It seems non-stop. This is a sobering reminder that it is not all sunshine underway. What people wearing specs need are windscreen wipers! Some beautiful scenic shots. Your enthusiasm is contagious although I probably would have waited out the wet in some drier, warmer spot. All the best for the future. Thankyou for sharing.

[@susannathornton]

Hi Carolle! Thanks for writing. Yep it was definitely not sunshine all the way on that ride, but oh how much I enjoyed it when the sun did come out!

[@2ndbaritone]

wonderful and inspiring tour

[@susannathornton]

Hi 2nd baritone! thanks for watching! and for the really nice comment

[@stephenschuit7880]

"There aren't a hundred summers left, might as well make the best of them." Love this poignant quote. Lovely video--says this Brompton rider himself. I am struck that you find such nice, comfortable and safe places to camp along the way. What's your secret? Lastly, I downloaded your Steve Adams tune, "Ponte de Abril." Thank you for this...

[@susannathornton]

Aw thanks Stephen. Really appreciate your nice comment. About finding places to camp, I do worry that I won't find anywhere (as you can see!) But it seems there's always a little corner, somewhere, where a small quiet person can put up a little tent and have a bit of dinner and sleep till the sunrise. Glad you enjoyed the film. Take care and happy cycling! 😎🚲

[@leocuerden5410]

"There aren't a hundred summers left……" . I agree, what a beautiful philosophy. And that applies to all of us.. Make the best use of what you have and above all, enjoy it all. Thanks Susanna.

[@sunburn1013]

I have watched this a few times and feel such admiration for your travelling spirit. You are a generous narrator with compelling stories. A thousand thanks for the inspiration

[@susannathornton]

Hi SunBurn! thousand thanks for watching - several times! And for the nice comment😀

[@turnermw602]

Wonderful. Thank you!

[@susannathornton]

Hi turnermw602! thank you for watching! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@pootlingalong8928]

Oooh! A new Susanna video - thank you so much for sharing! I love what you do, it really cheers me up to see what can be done with a little folding bike and a few bits and pieces of camping equipment :)

[@susannathornton]

Hello Pootling along! Hope you are well! Thanks for writing again with such a lovely comment x

[@pootlingalong8928]

@@susannathornton Happy holidays Susanna to you and yours :)

[@annag467]

I love you for taking the journey! So good to see a woman capturing the natural beauty of the world, nature in its greatness and difficulty. People and nature are wonderful, I want to see southern California being this wonderful and free, although I know better about the rules here. About to get my own Brompton and take videos of areas I know here, develop my method of bikepacking/camping in a way that suits my part of the world. Thank you forever for these videos!

[@susannathornton]

Hi Anna! thanks for your lovely comment! Yes people and nature endlessly interesting, past and present... Oh about rules there are quite a lot of rules here too actually... I kind of selectively adhere to them 🙄 (bit naughty). Hope you get the chance to get out in your area there! Happy cycling!

[@cawoodsob]

Watching because of a Brompton search. So much more going on in these down to earth, get out and do it videos. Thanks for sharing. Inspiring!

[@susannathornton]

Hi Sean! Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoy the films!

[@ascot1049]

Brilliant, you are ace.

[@susannathornton]

Hi ascot 104! Thank you for watching!

[@threedot141]

Thanks for sharing your trip! Those wild camps were fantastic.

[@susannathornton]

Hi John! thanks for watching! Yes the wild camping turned out much more easy than I expected actually. I was aiming to camp at proper campsites, but there weren't many. Actually, about the "moor" area where I camped, I read afterwards that it's supposed to be ghostly and spooky. Haha, glad I didn't know that at the time! Glad you enjoyed the film. Take care!

[@contactright07]

Excellent video Susanna, I spent four years in Germany when I was in the army and I loved it, I would like to see how you meal plan and how you manage any issues with your bike please. Hope to see you soon ☕🍰 ride safely: Russ 🚴‍♀️🏕

[@rbailey6949]

Very moving when you were talking about the illnesses you’d had huge respect for you and the way you’re embracing life - go well

[@susannathornton]

Hi R Bailey! thanks for writing such a lovely comment. I nearly didn't put that bit in, but I am glad I did. Hope you go well too x

[@robertsmall1003]

Lovely video.

[@CherDele]

Susanna, I don't know how you do it but i'm glad you do. I thoroughly enjoy your adventures from the comfort of my bed! I guess you have to be physically and mentally fit to cover the distances you do. How do you prepare for such trips? Do you ever catch a cold or flu? Do you ever get scared of solo travels and wild camping? Have you ever missed any of your connections when cycling in Europe? You are.....gosh, can't think of a word to describe how much I admire your spirit.

[@ODOB]

Always a pleasure to watch one of your videos. BTW would be grateful if you could show us how you mount your pannier on your rear rack in one of your future videos.

[@susannathornton]

Hi! Thank you for watching! About how I fix the Ortlieb pannier on the rear rack, I fixed a wooden dowel rod to the rear end of the standard Brompton rear rack, so I can "hang" the pannier off the rod, lying flat. Then I bind a strap around the pannier and the rack. I then found I could carry my tent strapped in under the Ortlieb shoulder strap. I was really chuffed that the solution worked so well. I had tried other ways of packing the bike before. This current solution is miles better than my previous ways of doing it. I got the idea from the webpage of a guy called Shane here www.shanecycles.com/carrying-luggage-on-a-brompton-folding-bike/ (You have to scroll down right to the bottom). Actually, another subscriber, who was interested in the way that I'd fixed the rear pannier onto the rack, did a really brilliant job setting up a similar solution on his Brompton. His solution is neater than mine. He did a video about it on his channel here kzbin.info/door/TfjqwaGuHp-iTmLURQ2ZOQ Hope that is helpful! best wishes

[@ODOB]

@@susannathornton Interesting idea, which is different to many I have seen so far. I have a video which I did a mod for mounting my ruck sack on the brompton, good to know there is another way. Thanks.

[@salihkaracan]

i really enjoyed it, thanks a lot

[@susannathornton]

Hi Salih! Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the great comment!

[@macanalista]

Nice to see you travelling. Salute from Mendoza, Argentina

[@5217tuber]

Greetings from Minnesota. Mendoza is beautiful - I was able to enjoy it 2 years ago.

[@susannathornton]

Hi Magna! Thank you for watching! and salute to you there in Mendoza! I didn't know about Mendoza, and I just looked it up. Wow looks like you have amazing landscapes there!

[@macanalista]

@@susannathornton Hope to see you around here then, you'll be welcomed!

[@JohnM-cc6gc]

A fantastic adventure! I really enjoyed watching your video. I love cycle touring and have cycled in some of the places that you visited on your journey. I hope 2021 brings you many happy cycling miles.

[@susannathornton]

Hi John! Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for writing, and for the good wishes! Actually btw I also say "cycle touring" - and have called it that for 30-odd years. But I saw that people are all talking about "bike packing" these days. I thought I'd better get with the trend 🙄. As far as I can see, it's pretty much the same thing. Anyway, thank you for watching! Hope this whole virus thing improves, and hope 2021 brings you many happy cycling miles too 🙂🚲

[@ShantiTrish]

Thankyou. Well done, so many challenges, with closed roads. I only travel in Summer, but sometimes have found closed roads, very challenging, as l had to reach transport or wouldn’t make it home, after my day trip. The rain can be very chilling, even with warm clothes. Camping so glad you found water free ground. Best wishes to you and your viewers.☺️🌈👌

[@susannathornton]

Hi Trish! Thanks for watching! Yes there were quite a lot of "closed roads" on that ride, and it was not easy to find out whether bikes could actually still get through. Most often the only people who know that are other people who ride bikes. Thanks so much for writing! Best wishes to you too x

[@stephenhryncewicz8160]

What a wonderful, inspiring video. Thank you so much. Happy trails.

[@susannathornton]

Hello Stephen! Thank you for watching! Happy trails you too

[@creationadorer4690]

Thank you very much, Susanna, for sharing your inspiring adventure. I would like to learn more from you about trip planning, touring equipment and weight-saving packing, please. Bless your heart!

[@susannathornton]

Hi there! Thanks for watching! About trip planning and equipment, you might have already seen it, but if not you could take a peek at the film that I made called My Gear (link below). The film shows the planning I did for a short, easy peasy ride, and the gear I took. It was a one and a half day trip, over a weekend, and I stayed at campsite, not wild camping. The "Easy Peasy" film that I made (link also below) shows the ride itself so you can see how it turned out. The trip was a nice way to go to my brother's birthday party. Here's the Gear film kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3yvpGqXgJZrfbs and here is the Easy Peasy ride itself kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHe7g3agZtl4j8U Thanks for your lovely comment!

[@creationadorer4690]

@@susannathornton Thank you for taking the time to reply. Your other videos are both informative and interesting. I am sure they have instilled a "can-do" attitude in many dreamer-cyclists who were encouraged by you to turn their dreams into reality.

[@GilSotero]

Amazing trip! thank you for sharing! Hugs from Brasil!

[@ericthompson3729]

I’ve just found your blogs they are very good I’m just going through my second cancer scare biopsies taken waiting for the results looking to buy a Brompton and starting off small you are such an inspiration

[@susannathornton]

Hi Eric, thanks for watching, and for writing. Really sorry to hear about your cancer scare. I know how horrendous it is waiting for results. Actually that mini, easy peasy ride I did from Northampton to Leicester (which is a film on my channel) was done the week before a cancer op, which is why I didn't talk at all in that film actually. I literally didn't feel able to actually say anything, totally struck dumb haha. I was just glad to be out and do a small ride. The little ride Stoke to Stockport, also on my channel, was just after I recuperated from a cancer op. I wasn't sure how my body would cope, so the Brompton was ideal, in case I had to bail out. Being outside and cycling is such a joy, I think. Hope you get your bike soon and enjoy it too 🚲🌞

[@iREVIEWitALL4U]

Really enjoyed the video.

[@carolynfox8258]

I’m in Australia and am totally inspired, wishing I was on a bike alongside you. So the next best thing is to get immerse in your trip and the beautiful European countryside. Wonderful. Your 100 summers comment resonated with me as I’m 4 years in remission. Yes each day is precious and you are capturing the essence of living well and sharing it with us so beautifully. Sincere thanks.

[@susannathornton]

Hi Carolyn! Thanks so much for watching, and for writing such a lovely comment. You put it so nicely. I'm in remission too. It's not always easy is it. But it makes me appreciate everything, more than I think I would have otherwise - even riding in the rain, haha! Anyway, thank you and bravo to you! Keep going! Happy New Year!

[@DeanPorterCC]

Well done, would love to do something like this, as I've done the London to Paris twice, London to Amsterdam once and the Dunwich Dynamo. Keep up these inspiring videos buddy.

[@dance2135]

What a joy to watch ! Thank you !

[@susannathornton]

Hi Dance2135! Thank you for watching! and for the lovely comment 😀🚲

[@williamgrubb3767]

I loved every moment of your Brompton video. I'm a Brompton traveler too! Thank you!

[@susannathornton]

Hi William! Thank you for watching! and for the lovely comment! 😎🚲

[@ethecyclists8189]

Came across you on KZbin have watch all your blogs really interesting you are definitely very well spoken a sign that you are a very smart person..Like the way you explain your trips and take time to show how you set up camp, and all your camping and cooking gear .Please do a review on your camping and cooking gear? Have you ever come to Ireland I live in the North some lovely Cycling countryside here. Keep up the good work it's great to visit your blog check daily.Hope to meet you on the road here in Ireland someday.

[@susannathornton]

Hi E! Thank you for watching! And for the really nice comment, especially about being smart haha! Yeh, I try to show what it's like looking for a spot to camp in the evening, and getting set up and cooking dinner and things. Camping wild is always interesting, to me anyway. I never know what I will find and it is so nice to be alone in the countryside and just watch and listen and eat dinner and drink coffee. About doing a film on my gear and things, yes I am going to do something about that. At the mo I am making a little film about a super-simple trip I did a couple of years ago actually, and I thought I could follow it with one talking about the gear I used on that trip and why, and what I use now (basically still a very simple set up, but I have improved some things slightly). So... those films will come out soon. About Ireland oh yes I would love to! The bits that I have seen - a couple of trips each in Eire and N Ireland for work and holidays - were great. Actually back in the 80s, a schoolfriend and I took the boat over from Liverpool with our bikes and a tent, and rode round mainly County Kerry, as I guess lots of people do. We had completely useless kit, like we had the sort of thin nylon sleeping bags that you use in caravans, and we didn't have enough money and so she and I ate bread and jam the whole way round. We must have been 15 or 16 I think. We had such a brilliant time and still talk about how beautiful it was. We should do it again haha! Anyway, thank you for writing meanwhile! See you on the road! 😊🚲

[@rashidsaina]

Really enjoy watching this vlog!!!

[@susannathornton]

Hi Adul Rashid Othman! Thank you for watching. I'm so glad!

[@rogberube6422]

So inspiring. Thank you for sharing, Susanna. :)

[@susannathornton]

Hi Rog! Thank you for watching! and for the lovely comment

[@toriomeemmanuel9437]

une lesson de courage !

[@sidparkin2219]

Just found your channel...love it, 👍😉 I need a Brompton..

[@susannathornton]

Hi Sid! thanks for watching! and the nice comment!😁🚲

[@karenstead8765]

Great video! Very inspiring!

[@susannathornton]

Hi Karen! Thanks for watching! And for such a nice comment 😎

[@ShantiTrish]

Thankyou felt your relief when you caught the bus. Best wishes.☺️🌈👌

[@susannathornton]

Hi Trish! haha yes it was great to be on that bus!!

[@jellyartist]

You are a remarkable person. Another great video. Enjoyed it over lunch, in between building up a winter bike. Great video - that looks like a superb tour. Pity about the rain. Good to see you had a cape. I bought one recently and whilst it’s not very aero, and gets some funny looks, it keeps me dry. (You have to empty the ‘pool’ from time to time, as I am sure you know). Sadly, I couldn’t hear all of your commentary, which is a shame. Well done though. I see the subs are creeping up.

[@susannathornton]

Hello! Thanks for writing again, and for the nice comment! Hope you have been able to get out on some good cyling painting trips. Sounds good about the winter bike. Yes I am definitely a cape person these days. I know I am definitely not winning in the fashion stakes, haha, but that yellow thing is really effective! Cost about £15 or something too. Sorry that you couldn't hear all the commentary etc. I tried to improve it this time vs last time, so hope it was a bit better at least. Will keep trying. Thanks for watching! Best wishes!

[@algernon9324]

Lovely inspiring words about making the most of every summer at the end there. Thank you for a stunning vlog.

[@susannathornton]

Hi Algernon! Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment 😊

[@annaleonie2731]

What an awesome trip!

[@susannathornton]

Hi Anna Leonie! thanks for watching! and for the nice comment 😁

[@bexiboo1981]

What a great adventure! Thank you for sharing, it was really inspiring. Subscribed 👍🏻

[@susannathornton]

Hi Bexington! Thanks for watching, and for subscribing too! hope you enjoy your ride, this weekend right?...

[@mithuharjani3620]

Hello another beautiful video, I had a great time, I will continue to accompany you on your beautiful trips, greetings 😊👍🎄

[@susannathornton]

Hi Mithu! Aw thank you for the lovely comment, and for accompanying me by watching! Greetings you too

[@thg1173]

Thank you for bringing me there.

[@susannathornton]

Hello thg! Thank you for watching! Glad you enjoyed it

[@johnriley5844]

Thank you, I really enjoyed this video.

[@susannathornton]

Hi John! thanks! glad you enjoyed it

[@jsiedlecki5331]

Great video! Thank you for sharing😊

[@susannathornton]

Hi Squid Ley! Thank *you* for watching and for the nice comment 😄

[@fromtheflightdeck252]

Good and relaxing to watch. Great job with these videos.

[@susannathornton]

Thanks for watching, and for the lovely comment!

[@sheilastallard]

Hi there just come across your video. Excellent!. Keep Safe!

[@susannathornton]

Hi Sheila! Thanks so much for watching and commenting! Keep safe you too!

[@pjbilly2464]

I enjoyed your video. I find your trips inspiring and mostly on a Brompton which is pretty amazing and accomplished during this damn Covid thing. Well done.

[@susannathornton]

Hi PJ! Thanks for watching! And for your really nice comment. About the covid thing, cycle camping is a nice "minimalist" way to travel at any time, I think, and then during covid, it's turned out to be the best way to move around for me - avoiding crowds, and avoiding going inside places etc. Thank you again for watching! Hope you are alright. Stay safe!

[@loveloch6140]

Hi Susanna, what a brilliant trip ! Thank you and loved your cooking , take care and Merry Christmas

[@susannathornton]

Hi Loveloch! oh thank you! Yes I had some nice dinners on that trip. I carried most of the ingredients with me, to avoid needing to go to shops. Then I just added a few bits and bobs on the way, like the tomatoes, which I bought off someone's little stall at the roadside. Got some nice apples like that too. Autumn is a good time to travel. Thanks for watching! Take care and merry Christmas to you too!

[@davidharris4062]

Amazing

[@susannathornton]

Hi David! haha thanks so much. Yeh that was a bit of rainy ride, but I really enjoyed it all the same

[@bergolli1]

Great Video! Merry christmas from Germany

[@susannathornton]

Hi bergolli1! Thanks! Merry Christmas! x

[@steveretiredandcycling]

Beautiful video and awesome trails. A little rain but your mighty Brompton carried you through. All the best.

[@susannathornton]

Hi Steve! Aw thanks for watching and for the nice comment. Best wishes and happy cycling to you too! x 🚲😊

[@LJ-rz4zg]

Wow awesome trip thanks for sharing

[@susannathornton]

Hi again L J! Thanks for watching another of my films! And for writing such a nice comment 😁

[@felixcat9318]

What an enchanting autumnal trip, beautiful scenery, quiet roads and gorgeous villages. There's something particularly nice about riding in grotty weather conditions when you're warm and dry beneath the rain gear. Really lovely wild camping spots and good campsites too. Your meals always looked really appetising and fresh. I think I would have brought my titanium tent stove to have heated and dried stuff and for the ambience of it. I'm really inspired to do some cycle camping after watching your superb video, you really capture the pleasure and beauty of travelling, Irrespective of the accompanying rains. Your observations make this a really special video, thank you for sharing.

[@susannathornton]

Hi Felix Cat! Thank you for watching, and for your lovely, thoughtful comment. I enjoyed reading it. Yes, I agree, I'd prefer if it didn't rain, but there is something really pleasing about riding in the rain and keeping dry beneath the rain gear... OMG a "titanium tent stove"!! What is that? I got to look that up now! haha Thank you for writing! Best wishes! 😎🚲🌈🌧🌦☀

[@Bokooda]

Well done. It's inspiring to see you complete these rides - just getting on with it. I'm picking up quite a few tips and tricks. Thanks for sharing your positive journeys.

[@susannathornton]

Hi Bokooda! Thanks for watching! Glad that you enjoy the films! Happy cycling and best wishes!

[@bromptinowner763]

Hi Susanna have just watched your video, have to say so enjoyed it ! You prove that one can do anything even in the wettest of weather, keep safe ok xx

[@susannathornton]

Hello! Thank you for watching and for the really nice comment. Yeh, I still loved the trip, despite the rain. And wow how I appreciated the little glints of sun! Keep safe you too! xx

[@draw1951]

Your comment near the end re: your two cancer scares made me sit up and take notice. That’s not my situation but the point is, we have to make the most out of our lives: taking risks as you are doing, that are calculated but nonetheless challenging. Bravo to you. Good luck in this latest lockdown. Sorry you can’t be with your husband. Keep up the great journeys and thanks for taking us along.

[@susannathornton]

Aw thank you Chris Dem. That is such a nice comment, and so on the mark. Sometimes people on here say exactly the things that I am sort of trying to say, but not finding the words. It is so nice. Hope you are OK in this lockdown too. Best wishes x

[@hughelvin5509]

Enjoyed your film very much. Shame about the weather but what an epic ride. I do have a folding bike with 20" wheels but I'm not sure I would want to make such a ride in that weather. I take my hat off to you. Many thanks for the vlog, Keep well keep safe, Hugh.

[@susannathornton]

Hi Hugh! Thanks for watching, and for the lovely comment! Yeh the weather was not great but it was kind of nice to see all the different types of rain, haha. Hope you can get out on that folding bike lots this year! Best wishes and keep safe you too!

[@campbellcaraher1008]

Awesome

[@sal.salvador202]

All on you're own !😳 🤯 You're brave .

[@susannathornton]

Hi Gabriel! Thanks for watching and for your nice comment. About being brave, I can think of lots of things that do require a person to be brave! But going on cycling trips isn't one of them! When I head off on a bike, I just plan best I can, take reasonable care, and if something bad does happen - and really crappy things can happen, but it's unlikely - just do my best to deal with it. I feel lucky - to still have two reasonably OK knees, and have time, and things like that. Anyway, just saying!! Thanks so much for watching! Happy cycling! 😊🚲🌳🌈🌞

[@luap89]

Just stumbled across your channel as I'm getting back out on my 2 speed Brompton and am loving camping again! Perfect video then haha, great stuff and subbed! Paul, London.

[@susannathornton]

Hi Paul! Thanks so much! Glad yo enjoy the films! More coming shortly.... Happy cycling!! 😎🚲

[@lukhenkens1843]

I enjoy your videos very much. Also your no-nonsense way of cycling and travelling. Keep cycling and making video reports! Thanks for sharing. Luk (cycling Belgian with the same old cooking-set ;-))

[@susannathornton]

Hi again Luk!! Thanks so much for watching my films! and for sharing your comments. Haha great that you have the same stove! Mine has got a bit dinted over the years, but such a nice thing. I was saying to someone else that I got it when I was about 14, and I still remember being super excited and dashing ff to the nearest bit of green with a friend to fry sausages. For a few years I did use a MSR stove, especially on trips in places where I was not sure if I could get the right fuel for a Trangia, but have gone back to my Trangia at the mo. Thansk for the nice comment. Keep cycling and cooking away there you too! Best wishes

[@HHW-UK]

Thank you Susanna, I really enjoyed that. I’m planning to take my Brompton on some trips as soon as this lockdown ends!

[@susannathornton]

Hi Simon! Thanks for writing such a nice comment. Great that you're planning some trips too. Yeh, roll on the end of lockdown! Meanwhile just fyi at the moment I am making a film about my gear and how I plan trips etc, because quite a few people have asked about that sort of thing. So do keep an eye on my channel if that would be interesting. I'll put it up soon. I am really slow at editing, but it's finally nearly done🐌 Thanks again for watching!

[@frannnreyes]

Love your videos 😊 The views were amazing. I hope I could cross countries like you using my Brompton . You’re such a strong woman! I just subscribed 🧡

[@susannathornton]

Hi Francinating! Thanks for watching! And thanks for subscribing too! More films coming soon... Hope you guys are able to get out and enjoy going around on your bikes. Yeh going across whole countries is a really lovely and interesting thing to do. And cycling just in the local area, looking around at things, is also nice too I think. Best wishes! Happy cycling! 😎🚲

[@billhambelton7698]

Hi Susanna, just came across your channel recently and have now binge watched all the content. Having wildcamped both the South Downs Way and the West Highland way recently, ive set myself a target of getting into bikepacking. Have really enjoyed your travels and cant wait for more of the HK to London trip.

[@susannathornton]

Hi Bill! Thank you for watching! Your trips along the South Downs Way and the West Highland Way sound great. I did a teeny bit of the South Downs Way a year or so ago, and I really enjoyed it. But hiking with rucksack is so tough! Cycling is easy in comparison. Well, cycling slowly - like I do it - is easy. Will be putting up more content soon. Best wishes!

[@santiagotojo6855]

Brilliant so far I did London to rotterdam!! Great video!! Keep going!

[@susannathornton]

Hi Santiago Tojo! keep going you too! 🚲And thanks for watching!