CYCLING IN DEVON | CYCLING CAFE HEAVEN

[@ebreevephoto]

I am taking the plunge and getting a bike to help with my mental health - all because of your positivity and strong will. Good luck on your ride

[@simonm7776]

Do it. You will love it!

[@flashback9966]

@@simonm7776 I second that

[@gordonwalker4909]

Been there, done that and it did and does help.

[@williecollins5833]

Best of luck,i started riding over a year ago,inspired by Amy,not a single regret,loving life!

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

Awesome!! Hope you have lots of happy rides 🙌🙌🙌

[@MentalHealthJourney]

I smashed my scales with a hammer in a bit of a ceremony. I can’t be weighed and recover. A scale can’t measure health and happiness. I’m now with an ED team that understand that I can’t be weighed and be free, I’m so grateful because being weighed weekly by the other team just kept me trapped. Just did my first 100k audax today, 120 with getting there! I couldn’t have done that with out all the hard work from that team to help me with cycling nutrition specifically, I’ve found cycling reallly motivates me in recovery, but I also often have a bad body image day the day after a long ride where I ate more. It’s such hard work getting the balançe! Keep talking about it Amy!

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

I’m sooo happy to hear you’ve don’t that and you’re cycling in a way that’s good for you and helping with recovery 🫶🫶🫶 keep going and don’t give up!! Massive well done on your Audax & remember food is fuel & makes us better cyclists 🙌🙌🙌

[@MentalHealthJourney]

@@amy.cycling.adventures Yes trying to keep telling myself that!!!

[@_J.F_]

It looks to me as if Kyle has his saddle much too low and that might be causing the knee pain. Maybe it would be worth doing a quick saddle height calculation just to get the position reasonably close to correct until he gets the chance to have a proper bike fit. Even using the "heel method" would be better than nothing as I honestly think he is way too low at the moment. That aside another beautiful ride in the bag, so a good day all round 😀

[@rivergladesgardenrailroad8834]

Agreed, I mentioned a week ago seat may need to be a bit higher and cadence increased by gropping a gear or 2....

[@MyMountaingoat]

You both got the bodies of cycling athletes!!! Neither of you have ANYTHING to be concerned about...fit as fiddlezzzz😊

[@farrar5197]

Amy I just love the way your mind works, you make me laugh so much. I like the way you got through your negative thinking. Ceremoniously destroying the weighing scales is a great idea. Just keep making people smile Amy.

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

Thanks so much ☺️

[@TheBawnie]

I struggled big style with the bloody scales, 1 gram over 85kg and I was livid with myself.. now I honestly couldn't give a hoot, I'm healthy and fot enough to cycle 160km and that's not bad for a 50 year old.. great video as always, love it. 🇮🇪

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

So glad to hear you’re not bothered about it anymore 🙌🙌 enjoy your rides 🙌🙌

[@mowaj8562]

Kyle...for your knee..have you tried foam rolling your quad muscle, top and side... I had knee issues nothing was working then someone suggested I might have tight quad muscle from over use which might be causing knee pain.. did a few massage sessions on legs n quads..problem solved.

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

He is getting better with stretching and foam rolling but it’s defo something we need to do more of!

[@LakeDistrictcyclist]

You’re an inspiration you look amazing, try not to worry and enjoy yourself, listen to Kyle he knows what he is talking about 😊

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

Thanks so much ☺️

[@Dani-El.]

Try moving your saddle forwards an inch. That should help.

[@Brookes79]

Kyle's seat looks too low to me & Amy with all the miles on your bike, you've put on muscle that's heavier. Fat percentage has probably gone down too.

[@shivsnorman]

That bike section in Halfords looked pretty well stocked! My local one here in Ireland is total rubbish.

[@annesteele9764]

Binned our scales in 1974. Suggest you bin yours too.

[@Straitjacket808]

Fantastic video Amy. I'd love to go on a ride with you but I'd never keep up with you on either my rockhopper or Thorn nomad ! 😂

[@patriciasantiago2341]

I do understand Amy. I usually try to keep to a certain weight, but this year I’ve been cycling a lot more and my weight has increased. I know more of my weight is because I’ve put on more muscle, so I’m trying very hard not to fixate on what the scale says, but it is a bit of a struggle. But, I have to remind myself that strong muscle equals better rides. 👍🏾👍🏾

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

Ahh thanks for being so honest!! It can be so hard but yes keep reminding yourself that it’s not about weight, I keep having to remind myself this! Enjoy your rides ☺️

[@simonm7776]

Ditch the scales! Total respect for explaining what is going through your mind.

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

Thank you 🫶

[@Running603]

A kilo of fat and a kilo of muscle weight the same. What you want to think about is muscle is denser than fat. So you should be concentrating on how you look not how much you weigh. Happy trails and you should absolutely ditch the scale and never look back.

[@ChrisyC567]

Kyle Get a bike fit quickly 👍🏻

[@rivergladesgardenrailroad8834]

as you build up strength Amy, you will put on a bit of weight, its fine, and imo you look better....

[@petersimpson1627]

It’s great to see you on my local roads. I enjoyed meeting you and Kyle and riding with you on the Nello.

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

Aww was great to meet you too!!

[@rollandjoeseph]

Your new riding friends were nice, and much respect to becky being a teacher, not an easy job! Im with Amy, don't ride the 100 kyle, instead go get a proper bike fit and do a nice relaxing solo after , also you two should have a person/trainer to lean on when injuries pop up. I also agree with you pinarello mate, 50 miles is tops for me, any more and its not fun anymore but a risk. Im also older and wiser, he heeey!

[@junebugcomputer]

My bike broke down today and I watched this video was I walked back to my vehicle with my bike. I hope that one day you won’t have to worry about eating or the scale weight. I know it can be a long struggle but you are helping so many people with awareness and channeling energy into something positive. Also, Kyle, learn to rest when needed. Just because you are part mountain goat, you can rest sometimes.

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

Thank you so much!! & yes he isn’t very good at resting a bit like me 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ we’ll have to get better at it!

[@richardglazer7813]

a scale doesn't take into account muscle mass. Not the best way to measure fitness...

[@charlieedwards1669]

Great interlude talking about your tough week with honesty and your attitude to dealing with it I am sure will help others.

[@tfluffybunny]

Definitely DO throw the scales away! Did you call Kyle a "Rantallion" earlier? You should look up that Victorian swear word.....!

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

Haha a rapscallion 😂

[@maverick6631]

Kyle needs a bike fit with Phil Burt.

[@shaunpeck5042]

I’m Devon born and bred thick arm thick in head 😅

[@simonc61]

My home territory 🙂 I'm fairly sure we went past Becky this afternoon on our ride from Dawlish to Exeter and back 🤔 (I'll rephrase that - we didn't pass her, she was going in the opposite direction!) 🙂

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

Ahh nice! It’s a lovely area to ride ☺️

[@easternairlines727]

Love it. Over 90 here in New York with ridiculous humidity, try not to ride being 59. Dehydration can sneak up quickly even if you are drinking plenty of water. Pinarello is being patient for the temps to come down slightly. Watching your videos is almost as good as riding. Have a great Monday!

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

Thank you!! Hope you get some ride weather soon ☺️

[@doombardevon6099]

What a surprise! I watch your video's and live in Exeter and you just walked into my nearest Halfords. I didn't even know about the café that you went too. Yippee....🎉🎉🎉🎉 Oh you have to demolish those scales, cause its more important To feed your body for the rides and life in general. Also, muscle is metabolic, so when you're fed, rested, your metabolism is hyped and you're muscle actually burns calories! If you follow the scales, you'll cut back on calories, then you will stop the above process. Best wishes 😊😊

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

Ahh you have to visit the cafe it’s great for cyclists!!! Thanks so much 🫶

[@doombardevon6099]

@@amy.cycling.adventures thanks You and Karl keep this channel going It's really good for new cyclists like me Cheers 🤗🤗

[@jefftewson8798]

Love your honesty and ability to talk about STUFF that is generally considered taboo. And Kyle is such a good man.

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

Thank you! Yes he is 🫶

[@LarryGraham7]

This video just motivated me to get in a ride today, thanks!

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

Yay! Hope you had a good one!

[@mracer8]

Unless you plan to enter 2025 tdf femme and beat Demi Vollering in the mountain stage, I don't think you need to concern with weight and such! btw, according to Mr. Google, Demi weight 128lbs/58kg

[@neilwooldridge8692]

Do not eat and drive🤡

[@jeffstanner]

is wearing your helmets in the cafe "a thing"? Ditch those next time. lol

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

My hair is a mess underneath 😂😂

[@shivsnorman]

If you HAVE to weigh yourself do it first thing in the morning NOT in the evening (when you weigh heavier anyway). Better still, ditch your scales !!

[@MyMountaingoat]

Well now you both galavanting with us cycle mere mortals you need to give me and Lisa a chance to join you both for ride in Cumbria.....😂🎉🎉🎉

[@stevenmanns248]

If they ask my wife how she likes her eggs in the morning she says fertilized 😂

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

😂

[@MattyBrad]

When you get to France, make sure you go dead early to the patisserie and get the croissants fresh out the oven. Unbelievable.

[@Appreciate2704]

Food ! 🍎 Amy comes with riding .. ditch the scales .. from the camera view you look very thin .. a professional rider who promotes health and wellbeing and fitness .. one needs to promote food for fuel .. total respect for your condition and you talking to us about it .. food is fuel and fuel is what’s needed for riding the distances you both do .. 🙌🚴‍♂️🙌🍎

[@Daimoku1938]

Sir Kyle Duchy of Sandwich Lands...is in a fantastic nourishing shape,eats whatever they put him on the plate...quite an heavy league Lady riding with u...Princess Amy Malones...

[@billing6818]

You ride alot. Youre right - muscle weighs more than fat. Thats a good thing.

[@stevenbird1431]

Great episode 🚴🏼‍♀️🚴🏼‍♂️💨 good luck for the next ride, hope Kyle’s Knee holds out🤞

[@CreativeFishDesignsCharlotte]

i dont know what the number is , but no disrespect to Kyle , but You look GREAT keep up the Goood Work

[@davejenkins8013]

Like a dog on heat 😂

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

😂😂😂

[@nathanwent4575]

"like a dog on heat“ 😂 you never fail to make me laugh 😁

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

😂😂

[@bb-r5710]

Good luck to you and Kyle on your ride. ❤❤ Nice of you to have Becky on this ride😊

[@MyMountaingoat]

O and Well Done Becky!!!!!! Good Effort!!!😊

[@ryanthenortherner9966]

What Helmet does Kyle wear ?

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

A met rivale ☺️

[@whichypoohs]

Who looks after your dog lol

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

My mum & Dad when we’re away & I work at home with him on weekdays ☺️

[@JonCookeBridge]

What’s your power numbers these days, Amy? All those insane endurance rides. Do you track your FTP?

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

I have a lactate threshold test on Monday! And FTP 😅

[@paulwixman8151]

This video is the reason I started watching you guys to begin with....just real cyclists pushing the pedals and coping with life! Cheers you Hudsons! Pjw

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

Aww thank you!! Thanks for watching along ☺️

[@NeilLavitt]

You already know this (as you will have been at the TdF now) but one of the riders of the TdF so far is Jonas Abrahamsen. He put on 20 Kg and is now transformed as a cyclist. He used to be a stick but was not the cyclist he could be. I'd say Kyle might benefit from seeing a physiotherapist. That knee could be the saddle but it also could be as simple as an adductor muscle issue, a cleat issue. Hope it's sorted by now anyway.

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

Thank you!!

[@maverick6631]

Bin the scales Mrs H! You have transformed into an ultra cyclist aka elite athlete, and with that comes muscle mass. Your body has adapted and evolved to address these incredible challenges you ask of it. You should embrace this and be proud of your amazing achievements.

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

Thanks so much ☺️

[@fredsmith601]

Hey, I'm no psychologist and I don't pretend to understand the eating disorder that I know you are challenged with. I seriously wish I could help and rid you of the burden but I'm not qualified to do so. What I would like to say, you are a fantastic person, you sound great, you look great, your cycling vids inspire thousands ( incl me) and you deserve to be at peace with who you are. You and Kyle just come through as a wonderful couple & wonderful people. Be good to yourselves & keep the good work going...

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

Thank you so much 🫶🫶

[@m1les7]

Another mint video, it looked like a mega ride with a top notch cafe! 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️👌👌🏁

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

Thanks glad you enjoyed it! It was a fab ride 🙌

[@Bikingdad63]

Ohhh cafe 360. Did you bump into Dave Noakes or Juliet Elliot while you were in Devon?

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

We didn’t! LOVED the cafe 😍

[@buzzman4860]

"Took me 5 years to get this hat". Amy: Challenge accepted

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

😂😂

[@rodneybannister9014]

Great video as always. Keep on being positive. Great rider Russell 👏👏👏

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

Thank you!!

[@nabwiref8440]

Remember, sometimes weight increases are due to gains in muscle mass. You climb like a really good cyclist so I'm sure some of your gain is from strength in your quads and glutes. No worries mate.

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

Thanks!

[@Kev_Smith]

Ahh the Sunday fix. Will be watching this on the big telly later this evening. Just a call for another Q&A video from the pair of you at some point. It's been a while :)

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

Ahh thanks enjoy!! Ohh yes we’ll do one again soon ☺️

[@williecollins5833]

Best of luck on your ride guy's and thanks for being real Amy,you're a gem x

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

🫶🫶

[@stevecompton7197]

Before you said it both me and the wife said ditch the scales, another great video 👍

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

I will be doing ☺️ thank you!

[@farmerg1547]

Fantastic Video Amy and Kyle. Devon looks lovely! Any chance you're coming to the New Forest Garmin Ride Out this August??

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

Thanks!! Ahh we were going to be there but I have something else on that weekend 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️👀

[@farmerg1547]

@@amy.cycling.adventures aww, that's a shame. Maybe next year!

[@kevstephen9393]

Dog on heat... Not with Kyle's bad knee. 😂

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

😂😂

[@jimthompson8812]

Hope it helps you to talk about the low spot this week. I appreciate the openness.

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

Thank you 🫶

[@massimopomenti2768]

Buon giro 😊

[@rabh6746]

Lovely day for a bike ride and delicious food, what's not to like?😊Enjoy your trip to the Tour😁I'm hoping to do 100 miles tomorrow, my first ride since my 170 miler a week ago! Weather has been awful but its looking promising tomorrow👍

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

Hope your 100 miles goes well and you get some sun ☺️

[@rabh6746]

@@amy.cycling.adventures Thank you Amy, it went really well and the weather was perfect for cycling😊

[@shivsnorman]

Hi Amy, does that Premier Inn let you keep your bikes in your room? Great video again ❤

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

Yes they do ☺️

[@shivsnorman]

​@@amy.cycling.adventuresexcellent 👍🙂

[@alanprice7584]

Stay focused Amy and don't let the gremlins back in ❤🎉

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

Thank you!

[@alanprice7584]

What happened to john?​@@amy.cycling.adventures

[@bengt_axle]

What shoes, please.

[@amy.cycling.adventures]

They’re Lake MX30G ☺️ not sure if you’re UK based but if you are UKbike fit you get 10% off with AMY10 🫶 (I get a lotto bit of commission on this for honesty!)

[@bengt_axle]

@@amy.cycling.adventures Thanks for the info. I have been riding Lake for a few years now and love it. One of the few companies to produce shoes with a wide sole plate (as opposed to just adding volume to the upper) and this makes it a lot more comfortable. Glad to see white in a SPD mountain version, as they do look like road shoes, but they are walkable and have a full carbon sole plate. Not cheap though!!!

[@TeddyFaceFiver]

Why cant he just say Chai Latte and some cake? :) We dont need the indoctrination

[@sstu0286]

This is the best advice on saddle height after 30 years of riding…it’s so easy to set your saddle too high…if you have a zwift setup this really works as if you have good body awareness you’ll know when it’s too high. Also bike fit James on pushing the cleats way back. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHqcenWqiJqMiqcsi=W7NKv2qh_nkvb5s4