Bikepacking the West Kernow Way : Day 1

[@dardoux]

Thank you Jethro, I enjoyed your video. Very moving. Thumbs up to you. 👍

[@JethroJessop]

Thanks for watching. Really pleased you enjoyed the vid. Hopefully the rest of the trip entertains as well ;)

[@grahamhaines9931]

I love Lamorna Cove. It was the first cove I visited in Cornwall when we were cycling over to Mousehole from Sennen. It was also the first time I met a Cornish Leg-shagging dog. Hoping to revisit in September, and also that the dog is either not there, or has been neutered!

[@JethroJessop]

These are the memories that make bike touring so fantastic 😜 I loved the cove and fortunately saw no dogs of any variety. My legs remained unsullied.

[@geoffmilner]

Nice first day. Nearly 40 years ago that disaster; thanks for the heartfelt remembrance.

[@JethroJessop]

Yeah, I'd not thought about it for a long time but for some reason it really got to me, looking at the old lifeboat house and the waves and just trying to imagine what it must be like to go out and do that. Not just those chaps but all of the crews who do it every day. Bloody amazing when you think about it.

[@sudeep64ify]

Really great vlog. Onto part 2!

[@wasdalemanexploringoutdoor5137]

Looking forward to the rest of the adventure, that was a very relaxed day 1. My wife said “is the the guy that made you come up with the stupid idea of doing the Pennine way” 😂

[@JethroJessop]

I can only apologise to you and your wife :) I'm very pleased to encourage people out on stupid adventures, I'll happily have that on my tombstone in fact! And yeah, it was a very relaxed day. To be fair this route would benefit from every day being that relaxed as there are so many nice places that you could easily spend several hours - beaches and little harbour towns.

[@frogslips]

Really enjoyed that and will chuck ‘em a few quid. Totally agree with you about their selfless valour.

[@JethroJessop]

Good stuff. I gave them a bit and will give again. There is just something very powerful about that Penlee story that got to me for some reason.

[@Louise-ez4vs]

Like always your videos makes me crave adventure and cycling!

[@JethroJessop]

I'm sure there is some coming up soon! I could do with another Swedish adventure as soon as I'm allowed into the country.

[@simonwoolley2122]

If every classroom had a Jethro Jessop, what a GREAT start to the day 👍

[@JethroJessop]

Not sure what that would do to the next generation of highly motivated entrepreneurs ;)

[@simonwoolley2122]

@@JethroJessop life at the right speed I’d say

[@JethroJessop]

@@simonwoolley2122 I'll take that to the secretary of education. There's probably some kind of grant I can get to start this revolution!

[@simonwoolley2122]

@@JethroJessop thank you 😂, lv the channel KZbin at it’s best 👍

[@alafenetre81]

I find that kind of weather very inspiring; well, from the comfort of my armchair :-)

[@JethroJessop]

It somehow seems more acceptable by the sea as well. Blustery and damp but really refreshing and energising as well.

[@RoadyPacking-CyclingAdventures]

Nice chilled start to your trip Jethro, always something thought provoking in your vids...... I'm a Scuba Diver as well as a Bikepacker so your musings rung true for me. Don't know about what's underneath the monolith though, maybe a couple of big boulders? Haha!

[@JethroJessop]

Haha, yeah there is that shape to it rather isn't there ;)

[@아우빠]

happy tuesday everyone, this made my day!

[@JethroJessop]

Very glad to have brightened up a Tuesday. Thanks for watching

[@larrygray8754]

Aah, another adventure begins! Excellent. Not many miles this first day, perhaps, but it does appear the hours were well spent. This episode is a good reminder that although traveling by bicycle allows us to see things we’d never notice in a car, there are times when it’s good to slow things down even lower than pedaling speeds.

[@JethroJessop]

This route more than any I've done! If I was to do it again I'd take a week or more so I could stop at every beach, hilltop and harbour cafe. I seriously think 15-20 miles a day to really get the most out of this one.

[@markmark5159]

Bike / set-up looks awesome dude.

[@phill2383]

Ah the Prologue to the adventure. Cornwall is certainly a different terrain to what you have cycled on before. I'm sure the Surly is the ideal bike for such a trip as well. Good mention on the RNLI also, your completed right. Really looking forward to your series of videos on this one.

[@JethroJessop]

The Ogre was great - hit boggy moorland, sandy beaches, rocky trails and tarmac on this one and the Surly ate them all up. I love that bike. I'll get on to the edit for day 2 soon. Should be up within the next week.

[@ThomasTaskis]

Hi Jethro great video about where I was raised, live, cycle and love, just for your information the Penlee coxwain was Trevelyan Richards and Charlie Greenhaugh was the pub landlord from Mousehole. Traditionally fishermen formed the lifeboat crews and are understandably very knowledgeable seafarers, today the crews seem to be more diverse because of the changing job market. Thank you for being so complimentary about Cornwall, all the best, Andy.

[@JethroJessop]

I love Cornwall, its a fantastic part of the world! I'll be back down over Christmas this year and I'm already looking forward to windswept beaches and crashing waves. Thank you for the names. I wish I'd read them out in the video actually but that section was all rather unplanned and I just felt like it was something I couldn't pass by without mentioning. It's a powerful story and you couldn't wish for a better example of heroism as I see it.

[@ThomasTaskis]

@@JethroJessop You will enjoy visiting at Xmas as it's a little quieter and the weather can be very dramatic, safe cycling my friend.

[@JethroJessop]

@@ThomasTaskis My family used to always do Christmas there but the last time was a good few years back. We had intended to revive the tradition last year but of course that didn't happen so this year is the big return. Can't wait :)

[@ThomasTaskis]

@@JethroJessop I'm sure it will be everything you hope for, enjoy🌲⛄

[@JethroJessop]

@@ThomasTaskis I will, thank you :)

[@marktaylor1096]

Another very enjoyable first day video. I know the area well and am looking forward to riding the Kernow Way next year. For now I shall look forward to your daily reports and wish you well on your journey

[@JethroJessop]

Thank you kindly. It is a spectacular part of the world and my only regret is that I didn't tale twice as long to do this ride and give myself time to stop and hang out on beaches and eat long lunches in quayside cafes. I've never liked the idea of credit card touring as much as I did on this ride!

[@Biking360]

One of my favourite places in the world. We used to go to St.Ives for family holidays back in the 60s. As for the lifeboat guys. Heroes one and all. JP

[@JethroJessop]

Yeah, a stunning part of the world at any time of year.

[@mickclaridge2784]

Oh god! Rawhead Rex. What a film THAT was!

[@JethroJessop]

I hadn't thought about it for years until I saw this stone. I remembered it being really scary but looked it up and apparently it was roundly panned for being laughably awful. Might have to do a rewatch for old times sake.

[@mickclaridge2784]

@@JethroJessop Yeah i might have to have a watch too. :)

[@JethroJessop]

@@mickclaridge2784 not got high expectations but you never know

[@loujessop8557]

Looking forward to getting to Cornwall again soon! Lovely. I've done a little donation to RNLI. I hope I never need them but it's good to know they're there!

[@JethroJessop]

My sentiment exactly! Cornish Christmas is not far off now :)

[@rolandhallgren1263]

A poem: Going biking is better than being a High King!

[@JethroJessop]

I like that! You are a true poet (I might even borrow that one for a future video) :)

[@rolandhallgren1263]

@@JethroJessop You embrace my heart!

[@RoadyPacking-CyclingAdventures]

Oh and you moaned at me about Dorset being hilly and you go to Cornwall!!! You're a braver man than me sir!

[@JethroJessop]

It wasn't so bad really. There was a lot of climbing but it is all short and sharp and there are level bits in between so it's doable. And really beautiful. Especially when you get the weather!

[@timporter8886]

Another adventure begins..haha..though not much cycling in this one! Still an entertaining little watch; and I'm looking forward to the rest of the adventure. What inspired you to do this route, if you don't mind me asking!? Take care Jethro.

[@JethroJessop]

It was new at the time and fairly easy to access. Nothing more than that. Route selection is not a big consideration for me as they are all enjoyable. They may differ subtly but every ride is a good ride so if a route presents itself I'll happily give it a go. I think this one was nly announced the week before we rode it.

[@Chris66able]

Here's a little tip from the future, on Day 4 you will make a slight detour up a hill were you can see an extended view pf the coastline.😉

[@JethroJessop]

What?? How on earth could you know that? That is uncanny. You truly have the gift of seeing :) What colour hat am I wearing right now?

[@Chris66able]

@@JethroJessop Your hat, your '''Crown''' is of all hues to many men, however your underpants are a tad shady !

[@JethroJessop]

@@Chris66able Wow you really do have the gift. Use it wisely. With great power comes great something something something ;)

[@gothic.cyclist]

Awesome video 🙃

[@JethroJessop]

Thanks for watching, glad you liked it :)

[@gothic.cyclist]

@@JethroJessop Your very welcome

[@ascot1049]

Ace .

[@markmark5159]

Interested to see your kit / pack-list for a trip like this...

[@JethroJessop]

Simple, too much food, not enough socks and pack it all in panniers that turn out to have a hole in the bottom ;) I am zeroing in on A final configuration. Need to look into some new rear panniers and losing some bulk from the sleep system. Once I'm happy with it I'll do a video but I still feel like I'd just be airing all my own mistakes at this stage.

[@pedallinraw]

🙂👍🏻

[@TheBikeChallenge]

We also made a video of our experience doing West Kernow Way bikepacking over 3 days - do check it out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGS6aYBuhtV0faM

[@JethroJessop]

Ah nice, did you enjoy it? I'm writing this reply whilst waiting for a train to Scotland. I'll be riding the Badger Divide over the next week so will check your vid when I'm back

[@TheBikeChallenge]

@@JethroJessop that sounds awesome

[@JethroJessop]

@@TheBikeChallenge hopefully. Weather is looking good, legs are feeling... Ok 😉

[@markl2815]

I’ll admit it, I clicked then I clicked for a short time to map search “where the hell is west Kernow” …. And is there an East Kernow too and if not, well why not ? Audio could do with a boost for tablet speakers mate

[@JethroJessop]

Kernow is Cornish for Cornwall. I only know this because of this route ;) The audio thing is a real pain. My new phone takes a really low level from the external mic and the editing software I use doesn't do a great job of boosting it before it starts to distort. The next few will be edited on desktop so should be a bit better. I'll have to investigate the mic issue though - maybe a new mic, or new camera app is needed.

[@JethroJessop]

@@Neil.C57510 Yeah, it's my constant nemesis. I'm thinking of going silent. Just scratchy black and white mimes and the odd dialogue card ;)

[@markl2815]

@@JethroJessop I know the Kernow bit … due to looking it up after the “where the hell is …” thought and thanks to google The phone mic doesn’t essentially work well enough. Even with an action cam (mine is dji osmo) I end up post upping the volume. Mike isn’t bad butt hey have limits and I can’t be bothered with a whole spaghetti of Rode etc for my massive 30 subs base … You’ve more and speak more so it could be a thought. Take care mate

[@JethroJessop]

@@markl2815 I use a Rode Smartlav+ but my new phone seems to record at a much lower level than my old Samsung. I've had a bit of a google around and I might be able to get some software to boost the levels at the capture phase. I can boost it in the edit as well but its a bit of pain and always sounds a bit rumbly. Bloody technology! Really I just want a big red button that makes everything work properly.

[@markl2815]

@@JethroJessop says a bloke who clearly understands technology:-)

[@marktaylor1096]

How did the rest of the trip go?

[@JethroJessop]

It was a great ride. There are more videos coming but I've not had much time for editing. Hopefully day 2 will go up tonight or tomorrow morning

[@heatherw4100]

Great video. Can't wait to try this route next time we visit family. You might also be interested in this video about lost byways and getting them included on maps before 2026 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKabd2Z9jdFpe8U

[@JethroJessop]

Thank you, that does sound interesting! I've been looking into the 2026 thing so I'll watch this with a coffee this morning

[@bivibikebaggins]

i see a lid

[@JethroJessop]

Indeed. I recently got one (Bollé Eco - really like it) which isn't horribly uncomfortable and I suspected there would be a certain amount of time in traffic on this ride so figured it was best.

[@JethroJessop]

@Colin Barnes Yeah, this new one I have is fantastic, really light, really secure, really comfy. Still not as nice as my old Tilley though but its nice to have it in the arsenal.

[@zebarngun]

you need to check your sound level on your video´s it´s really low, great otherwise

[@JethroJessop]

I know. Every time I try and edit on my phone I have this issue. The next few will be edited on desktop so should be better and I'll have to look into my process before the next road-edited one, whenever that might be. Cheers for watching.

[@panchoxbrr301]

A helmet ?!

[@JethroJessop]

Indeed. A very nice one too I might add.

[@johnbunyon399]

Who are you? I made my bed, and now have to lay in it. I'm not sure that I like it. But I couldn't take the alternative path Strange days. I wonder if you will join me without knowing or making a conscious choice. Take care