Cycling in Cumbria -The Orton Scar Cafe Ride, I'm a cyclist & I live in the Pennines

Cumbria. What a fantastic place to ride your bike. Cycling from Sedbergh to Orton via Kirkby Stephen.
It's early January and on today's ride I cycled on some new roads that took me around the stunning Howgill Fells and then over Great Asby Fell where I had a spot of lunch at the Orton Scar Cafe.
If you are a keen cycling enthusiast or are looking to get into this great sport, then I hope that my videos offer you some inspiration to get out there and go for a ride.
I'm a cyclist and I live in the Pennines.

[@davidcooper8804]

Thank you for sharing Daz. Wow has made me say i want to do that. One of the best cycling video's i have seen. Your behind the scenes work is really appreciated.

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Thank you David, I just want share my experiences for others, such as yourself and this is all down to those who showed me all of these great places when I was a young boy cycling with Todmorden Wheelers .

[@lcsdw01]

How on earth your not sponsored I do not know, professionally filmed, professional commentary and you have a knack of finding the most out of the way beautiful rides. I’ve taken a screenshot of the route, and like the Tosside ride, I’m determined to do this one come spring. I’m a bit over cautious going out when it’s wet and icy as a fall or break will ruin the rest of the years rides so I tend to stay in doors but as soon as the roads dry I’m off and out riding, but where’s mike 🙁 If you carry on at this rate Daz, I think we’ll all be treated to some great rides by yourself and Mike this year. 👍👍

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Thank you Steve. I guess I've a long way to go to get up to Katie Kookaburra's level then, but the truth is, I do this all for a bit of fun where I genuinely want to share my experiences for others. I don't even claim a penny from the adverts. Let alone have sponsorship. I take a lot of inspiration from receiving comments from people such as your self who share their experiences with me and as in your case where you have actually given one of my rides a go on your road back to fitness and recovery. I think that you have made a valid point too about riding in certain conditions, because one "Off" and that's it for 6 weeks or so. Maybe we might cross paths on the Raleigh bikes this year at some stage too. Here's to spring and lighter nights ahead ...

[@jaywhitney789]

Absolutely stunning ride, daz. And your filming and editing is next level 👌

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Thank you Kindly Jay. It's great to have all of this on your doorstep (or within an hour's drive) I must admit, I really enjoyed this little ride.👍

[@Geoff333]

Yes Daz another top vid 👏 thanks mate stay safe 👍

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Thanks Geoff, I was still buzzing mid week about this ride.👍

[@Geoff333]

@MrDazP1adv3ntures hahahha yeah brilliant good ones those,you've got some bloody legs on ya I know that much ,💪💪💪where the next trip? ,you've done all my fave trips haha 🚴‍♂️💨💨💨

[@terry9164]

Superb video Daz thanks for sharing your a braver man than me going out in the cold and icy roads take care out there 🚴‍♂️👍

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Hi Terry, I think that we all knew it was going to be the first decent day in a while, the only trouble being, the ice ! Thankfully I got around the route safely and had a cracking day out on the bike. Thank you for your comments, always appreciated ...

[@MartinAndrew-zr9fj]

Your knowledge always surprises me, that is one of the main features of your videos, good knowledge of routes and places. Always like watching your videos!

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Thank you so much Andrew. I genuinely want to share my experiences for others to hopefully get out there and enjoy a great day out as much as I do, in fact a colleague of mine frequently takes his wife out to these places for a drive in the car where they visit the cafes for a well earned cuppa and a slice of cake.

[@MartinAndrew-zr9fj]

@MrDazP1adv3ntures that's brilliant. One day I would love to create a route around your suggestions and experience those amazing views!

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Google maps and street view helps a lot, especially when looking for park ups with the car.

[@shimmy6543]

Ye that looks an amazing route

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

It was a good one Shimmy, I was still thinking about mid-week at work.

[@PW-CreakySaddle]

Have to watch this one again right away! Great one Daz

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Cheers PW👍

[@SteveBrill]

Lovely winter views Daz and great local info. I'm behind on your videos now, so have some catching up to do. Stay safe. 👍

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Hi Steve, this is a cracking little ride to kick start the cycling season with some lovely winter views.

[@PW-CreakySaddle]

Seen that fairmile Rd so many times from M6 and always wondered.......... now it is a must :-) thanks

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

It's a great little road to cycle along. I thoroughly recommend it PW.

[@AndyWilshaw1]

Another great video cheers

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Thank you Andy. The weather hasn't been to bad in general this week. I have got some dry miles in !

[@ChrisW444]

Brilliant. Looked such a good route, the perfect sort of roads for cycling. Great planning by you. Keep the videos coming. Cheers.

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Thank you Chris, I've wanted to add this particular route to all the others I have done in the area. It's a great place to ride your bike for sure.👍

[@escorthq5060]

Ironically I've just watched that while I'm sat on Tebay services, those back lanes were a brave choice with the ice, great video 👌

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

That is ironic. There was that much ice it made cycling up the steeper sections quite tricky because I couldn't get any traction

[@andywithers4567]

Loving your channel. I’m heading to the UK in August, and I’ll be riding for three days in the Dales and surrounds, to Great Dun Fell; your videos are brilliant scene setters. Thank you for all the clips.

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Hi Andy, The Dales are truly wonderful and I am sure you will enjoy your stay. It's a bit hilly places ! Can I ask where you are travelling from

[@andywithers4567]

@@MrDazP1adv3nturesI’m heading “home” from Australia mostly to go hiking in the Lakes. But I love Yorkshire and I hiked the Pennine Way last year so I’ve added an “epic” bike ride. Skipton-Kirkby Stephen-Great Dun Fell-Kirkby Stephen-Skipton. Making sure I have Buttertubs, Park Rash, Fleet Moss and Tan Hill in my route. Hope I still have legs to hike the Three Peaks afterwards… 😅

[@tazyt3388]

such an epic place daz great ride too goodonya bro cheers

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Hey up Tazy T. I was prospecting the river with my eyes. There could be gold in this area.

[@tazyt3388]

@@MrDazP1adv3ntures worth a test mate you never know ya luck

[@mattjohn7700]

Brilliant video Daz, I like all your adventures but this one is fantastic your editing skills wow.

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Thank you kindly Matt, I am always trying to develop my editing and it's a shame that the KZbin bots don't assess this with their artificial intelligence to promote small creators like my self. Either way it's all part of my hobby. Thanks once again buddy 👍

[@rogerdavis3454]

Stunning scenery, great videography and engaging commentary. Everytime I think you can't top your previous videos, you manage to prove me wrong.

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Thank you kindly Roger. Making these videos is a bit like painting a picture, I never quite know what direction I am going to take the video, but once the ideas start to flow, everything seems to come together all of a sudden .

[@Joomes]

Great Video Daz, lovely part of the world. It doesnt go unnoticed the extra work you do to get different angles of you cycling and also the great landscape shots. Fantastics work, great start to the year.

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Thanks you Joomes, I dare say I could have ridden 75 miles on this day with time I had available but getting the flyby shots doesn't half take time away you. It's not a problem for me personally as I enjoy telling the story that might inspire others to get out to these places. Thanks once again for the great comments. 👍

[@cdwilson12]

Enjoyed that one Daz. You looked happy as a pig in **** on your bike during that ride. Really enjoy your videos - all the best for this year!!

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Cheers buddy, I think a lot of cyclists probably felt the same on this day as it was the first nice day on a weekend in ages. All the best to you too and let's hope that 2024 is a good one ...

[@cdwilson12]

@@MrDazP1adv3ntures yep...let's hope for a good summer. Can't be any worse than last years

[@sedberghcyclingclub935]

Another brilliant video Daz and around my local roads. You managed to stay up right on the killington lanes unlike me who crash a couple of hours later that day very close to where you past.

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

I hope you are ok my friend, it was lovely and sunny on the drive in but the Howgills were pulling in some cold air which allowed the mist to descend. You certainly are blessed up there with some fantastic cycling lanes too. Qustion, Do you have many in your cycling group.

[@sedberghcyclingclub935]

@@MrDazP1adv3ntures on a weekend group which is a faster group we can have between 3 or 10 riders but on average it's normally about 4/6 riders.

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

@@sedberghcyclingclub935 That's good turn out. If ever your group wanted an addition to the group for a day out, let me know

[@sedberghcyclingclub935]

@@MrDazP1adv3ntures your very welcome to join us and will let you know when we plan something! And you can hopefully bring the black pudding legend Mike 👍.

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

@sedberghcyclingclub935 Smashing. That would make for a great day out.

[@bernicebest]

A Wonderful video Darren, it looked very exhilarating but a bit treacherous in places, the country side does looks stunning on a crisp sunny day, the coffee break looked great, what a treat a butty and a scone, wasn’t it decided jam first then cream 😅 take care best wishes from Derby’s 🤗

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

It's all part of being British,Bernice. We get out in the rain, the freezing cold and the occasional warm sunny day, then have some traditional food with a cup of tea. It's worth it for that half an hour in a cafe on a day like this .👍

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Oh, and it's cream on first in my club.....

[@bernicebest]

@@MrDazP1adv3ntures I agree, 👍 and cream it is!

[@bernicebest]

@@MrDazP1adv3ntures I agree, and cream it is!

[@theoldguyofwhinlatter157]

Hi Daz what a fantastic ride and spectacular camera work, I want to be like you when I grow up 😊, Just a little question how wide are you flat bars I think mine are too wide thanks.

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Ha ha, I'll take that as a compliment. I want to be like you too buddy.....still getting out and enjoying life, no matter what, and age is only a number, if you know what I mean. The handle bars on my Hybrid are easton EC90 carbon and are "Flat" or straight. I have cut them down over time to the point where I wouldn't want to go any further. They are at about 535mm now. I would like them to be a tad wider to reinstate bar end grips to them and still have a comfortable position for bike control and braking. I have had them at over 660mm but I think that is a bit too wide for road work, especially when nipping through busy traffic on the commute.

[@theoldguyofwhinlatter157]

@@MrDazP1adv3ntures HI my friend, thanks for that ,you will be

[@ScotlandsGold]

Need to get back in to this. Hope you're well

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Hi Buddy, I hope you are well. I was also having a few prospective looks at the river up here. There's a major fault system where the local hills collided with the lake district mountains. The two main rivers have small gold but there could potentially be better spots.

[@ScotlandsGold]

That's the very trick. A local spot ticks all the same boxes in The brain, just have to curtail our expectations a tad, which makes it super fun finding a slightly larger dot than the last one. Good luck and better weather to ya🍻

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Cheers buddy and heavy pans to yas 👍

[@beckywareing3956]

Great video of your ride, do you have a gps/strava link to share the route at all?

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Hi Becky, I need to find a way of doing this which is why I try to cram in as much detail about the route as possible on the videos

[@terrydickinson3296]

Great stuff Daz, what is your limit on how many climbs you can do in a ride depending on total distance?

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Great Question Terry, I don't really have one. You know you have had a good day out when you hit around 10,000ft. I've done a few but don't always film them. There's a cracker from Hollingworth Lake which goes all the way towards Holmfirth and back . It's about 80 miles with 110000ft . It's all about turning the hour glass upside down and releasing the energy accordingly.

[@terrydickinson3296]

@@MrDazP1adv3ntures I was just wondering if you done a ride when you have hit the wall and there was still a fair distance to go. I have come back from rides when a speed bump is a challenge at the end.

[@escorthq5060]

Is there parking off jct 37 Daz, just copied the route as best I can, hoping to get out there next time thecweather is half decent

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Yes pal, if you come off the M6 where it crosses the A684 there are a few laybys either side. Have a look on google maps and street view.

[@escorthq5060]

@@MrDazP1adv3ntures cheers Daz