Devon C2C :: Day 2 :: EV1 :: Bikepacking & Wildcamping

[@jonmarshall1502]

“Ride slow, stop often” I might adapt this as my official motto.

[@JethroJessop]

They are words that I very much live by. Both on and off the bike. Also the variation on a theme... Ride slow, snack often 😉

[@dermotadrianbreen583]

I like short days too- Pedal slow, brew tea, see awesome things & meet lovely people. Fab route, neat vid, journey well

[@JethroJessop]

Yeah slow travel can be very rewarding when you are slow by choice. Im glad you enjoyed my slow day 😉

[@Anna-Ess]

My household too, is a non cheesy household. Well at least "officially". But it's been known to happen on seldom occations that Cheddar or Västerbotten cheese has found its way into my fridge. Somehow its there one morning. I call 112 immediately upon discovery, so they can come and clear it out before its too late!

[@JethroJessop]

I'm considering setting up some kind of bicycle based, cheese disposal service. I can just cycle round Europe giving a good home to unwanted dairy products!

[@Anna-Ess]

What an excellent idea! I expect you shall have to visit my household approximately three times a year. I do, however, have a slight concern about the pace of that operation... Although I wholeheartedly agree that its important to make time "to be able to just sit and do some staring", I'm a bit concerned that you will be giving a good home to an ex dairy product, a fridge furry.😉 Or worse, it'll be eaten before you arrive.😋🥴

[@JethroJessop]

@@Anna-Ess thats a possibility. I cant see this really taking off as a business. Maybe I'll just stick to being a Biking Video Chap

[@Anna-Ess]

@@JethroJessop Well, you know we all love to watch you biking- with or without cheese!😉

[@JethroJessop]

@@Anna-Ess nice to know I've always got that to fall back on then. Breaking News - the next trip is looking to be up in Scotland in June. Mountains, lochs and plenty of midges all coming soon 😃

[@valvegeek]

Epic. Again lovely pictures. 😊👍❤

[@JethroJessop]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching 😃

[@paulsmith7963]

The muddy single track looked like hard work . Great video again Jethro . Thanks

[@JethroJessop]

It wasn't easy but actually wasn't as bad as it looked on film (on most sections at least). A nice ride overall, I'm glad you enjoyed it too 😃

[@vgang3605]

i would appreciate someone taking those away aswell

[@JethroJessop]

It was the least I could do 😉

[@paulnewman3823]

Another epic video. Well done

[@JethroJessop]

Thank you. 'Epic' might be overstating things a bit but I'll happily take it 😉

[@LostandMeandering]

Lovely video as always, Jethro. I too am into slow days. Im out there to enjoy, not race to get to a destination. Mountain biking and bike packing are my escape from the busyness of everyday life. I went on my first trip over the weekend in the Brecon Beacons, and even videoed it, but I have a long way to go with editing etc. As always looking forwards to your next film. (The artist formerly knows as Little Moo) :)

[@JethroJessop]

Ah yes, you mentioned this on the live stream! How did the beacons trip go? I hope it was a good one. Let me know when you upload anything. I'm always interested to see other peoples trips, especially in places id like to ride myself.

[@LostandMeandering]

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[@LostandMeandering]

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[@alistairborland7523]

Always a blast Jethro, thanks and greetings from France.

[@JethroJessop]

Glad you enjoyed it. Greetings back from the UK!

[@ascot1049]

Brilliant.

[@JethroJessop]

Quality comment. More like this please 😉

[@DIY-DaddyO]

Gosh that was muddy...

[@JethroJessop]

It did have a few sticky moments for sure!

[@patdunne3277]

Well done Jethro another great video 👍

[@JethroJessop]

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it 😃

[@christrower]

Cheese & mayo is all very well, but pales into insignificance when compared to the cheese and mustard sandwich 👍

[@JethroJessop]

Yeah, good shout. Mustard and mayo play well together too. Also, horseradish?

[@christrower]

@@JethroJessop not so sure with cheese 🤨

[@JethroJessop]

@@christrower mixed with mayo I'm down with it. Or with something crunchy - peppers or gherkins etc

[@biketouringnature]

Nice video!

[@JethroJessop]

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it 😃

[@timevans9195]

Pretty wet and muddy the Pegasus trail! I hope you changed your trousers and shoes before you got to your Aunty’s house?

[@JethroJessop]

It was a sticky affair indeed and nary a flying horse to be seen. I did manage to keep some semi presentable clothes throughout this trip as I knew I'd be visiting along the way

[@tonypaddler]

"pointless porridge" 👏😂 Pogies in May? Regarding the contraband dairy products, I hope that the long arm of the law hasn't yet felt your collar about fencing the goods, at least not until episode 3 is out!

[@JethroJessop]

I keep the pogies on for as long as I can. With all the zips and vents open they are just a way to keep the breeze of your fingers and as the last day of this trip proves, May is plenty capable of throwing some wet and cold at the unwary cyclist 😉

[@tonypaddler]

@@JethroJessop Ah right, zips and vents make sense. I bought some cheapo pogies to see if they'd fit on my drop bar winter bike, it only gets used when there is snow or ice on the ground so I didn't want vents. I do want a pair for my full-suss bike and vented ones will make sense for that.

[@JethroJessop]

@@tonypaddler I like them because wearing gloves makes filming a pain in the arse. Mine are made by 7Roads in Ukraine. They are great to deal with and will do custom jobs if you need it. I highly recommend them

[@tonypaddler]

@@JethroJessop I've previously heard good things about 7Roads, and I do like to support cottage industries when I can. I'll have a look as I do need pogies properly designed for my drop-bar tourer. Cheers.

[@JethroJessop]

@@tonypaddler i think mine are actually made for drop bara but they work on the molokos just fine. I messages 7Roads with loads of questions and they were really helpful. Great service.

[@franksandhamable]

You committed the same sin that I did on that route! You failed to visit Lydford Gorge! Fabulous place! As always, luved the video!

[@JethroJessop]

I rode right past both ends but it isn't very bike friendly. I think I've actually been down there when I was a kid but I've not visited in recent memory. Need to go back one day without the bike

[@mhb1005]

I recognise some of that route from a trip I did from okehampton to Plymouth. Shame you haven’t got some more time to spend on Dartmoor. I really enjoy your trips. 👍

[@JethroJessop]

I'd like to explore Dartmoor more but I think you could get into some hard riding up there. Lots of possibilities to end up carrying your bike through bogs. I know there are trails though so maybe one day I'll come back and have a proper delve into the interior 😉

[@geoffmilner]

​@@JethroJessopMight have to send someone into the heart of darkness to get you if you spend too long there and go native.

[@JethroJessop]

@@geoffmilner "Sir, he's gone native!" Cuts to a shot of me on all fours eating grass, pretending to be a sheep. Alan looking on unamused 😉

[@StarEssences]

Bike riding; Learning to 'Fly' 😁 You know what is really good? Whole Grain crackers and Herb and Garlic goat cheese. Within the last three months I have discovered 'cleaner ingredients when food shopping for my place. I also purchase 100% peanuts only peanut butter, raw trail mixes and then of course the vegetables and fruits. My relationship with food is simply this: for; 1) Body Nutrition 2) Sustainable Energy 3) Improved Immunity (gut health) 4) Protein for the muscles. 5) Increase metabolism. foods that burn fat. Make bracelets too.

[@JethroJessop]

I'm down with the crackers and cheese for sure! Top snacks. I'm generally pretty healthy when it comes to eating but on bike trips I definitely slip. I never eat chocolate or sugar at home and rarely eat meat either. On the bike though I do snacks all the time and take every opportunity for a fry up of similar 😉

[@StarEssences]

@@JethroJessop I definitely like my chocolate. After listening to Bobby Parrish(a professional Chef who emphasizes on "cleaner Ingredients) I have replaced some of my common food staples. One of my favorites as a sweet snack; Dave's Bagels (he has better quality bread ingredients) and then from wholefoods, their organic hazelnut spread. I toast the plain bagel and then spread the chocolate on top of the bagel..."Better than a Donut" (lol).

[@JethroJessop]

@@StarEssences I do like a bagel! I rarely buy them because if I do ibeat them all immediately, they never last 😉

[@williamstevenson2649]

Crikey! Do Lion bars still exist?

[@JethroJessop]

They do indeed. Apparently. First one I've had for a long time. Not as good as a tunnocks but they do the job

[@williamstevenson2649]

@@JethroJessop You're not old enough to have heard of an Aztec bar, I think. It was a Cadbury's copy of a Mars

[@JethroJessop]

@@williamstevenson2649 not one im aware of. Mars bara were never a favourite, I find them just too sweet. I wouldn't turn one down or anything but it probably wouldn't be my first choice.

[@richardwebb5317]

Mayo: Delivery substitutions?

[@JethroJessop]

Sounds like a cryptic crossword clue 😉

[@Anna-Ess]

😁😂I just love how you have an answer for everything!

[@JethroJessop]

@@Anna-Ess If someone takes the time to comment I shall take the time to reply. If I can't think of a decent response I put the first thing that comes to mind 😉

[@richardwebb5317]

@@Anna-Ess And it was a good one (6 down)

[@Anna-Ess]

Sure was!😁

[@Ken-jp1gr]

Lion bar! disgraceful. What's happened to the Tunnock's caramel.

[@JethroJessop]

Sometimes one has to make do. It's the sign of a true adventurer - the ability to utilise whatever resources nature puts in their way. Tunnocks, lion bar, even a snickers!

[@geoffmilner]

​@@JethroJessopPicnic bars are a nice combination of ingredients. I occasionally break my own no Cadbury rule (for breaking their promise to not close their Keynsham site) to eat those.

[@JethroJessop]

@@geoffmilner yeah they are pretty good though I haven't had one for a looooong time. Trying to eat ethically is a minefield at the best of times and probably not really possible at all with snack stuff. No cadburys, no Nestlé, the cocoa probably came from very questionable sources, the wrapper will be microplastic, clagging up a dolphins heart in a few weeks and the whole thing is stuffed with refined sugars and chemicals and generally a bad idea. Sometimes one just has to admit that one has an impact and eat one's lion bar with a tear in the eye 😉

[@grantswheelstohills]

By watching this film, does that make me an acomplise to that terrible crime ?

[@JethroJessop]

I'm afraid so. You are a fugitive now, on the run from a nameless organisation that has infiltrated the highest echelons of power. The only way for us to clear our names is to ride bikes really fast through several exotic foreign locations! Betrayal, redemption and then finally one final showdown before we can all go home.

[@grantswheelstohills]

@@JethroJessop ...that might take a bit of planning!

[@JethroJessop]

@@grantswheelstohills keeps life interesting though

[@dangerfulmind]

The cheese and mayo was probably an online order from a supermarket where some bright spark put them into an obviously vegan order instead of the vegan alternatives asked for. They think its funny, not realising that the customer could actually even have an allergy to eggs / dairy.

[@JethroJessop]

I think these were inherited after some kind of party or picnic but you could be right. Fortunately I was able to give them a good home 😉