First BikePacking Trip Of 2024

With a few days of settled(ish) weather I headed off into the hills to road test a new tent , and give the bike a good test after rebuilding it after its spray job.
Trying a slightly different format to the video, so please tell me what you think.
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[@chriskiwi2601]

Hi Dave. Lovely countryside and video presentation. My wife and I are early 70s and enjoy cycling. Will follow you more having stumbled onto you, safe travels from New Zealand.

[@davesolobiker5601]

Welcome aboard more videos to come atb Dave ⛺️🚲👍

[@denverspin]

I love England. I miss that part of the world. Greetings from Colorado.

[@davesolobiker5601]

Worlds apart from Colorado , many thanks for watching atb Dave

[@myronas]

Very nice ride, amazing video! Greetings from Greece

[@davesolobiker5601]

Thanks for visiting atb Dave 🚲⛺️👍

[@StephenDannatt-vn3pi]

Nice video I am 68 now and fancy doi bike packing. I have bought myself a n e-bike to assist the hills have you thought about an e-bike for yourself Dave. Keep up the good work your video has inspired me but I will need better weather for my old bones👍

[@davesolobiker5601]

Thanks Stephen , I actually own a pedal assist e-bike but don’t use it for my BikePacking trips, mainly because I do multi day trips which will be further than my range. Although I do plan on a trying the e-bike on an overnighter just to test it out . TFW atb Dave ⛺️🚲👍

[@user-vh1sh1xl5k]

Leaning on the everlasting arms! One of my favorite hymns! God bless you Dave!

[@davesolobiker5601]

Thank you 👍

[@DuncMcNutt]

Hi Dave. Great video. I rid out that way over down the Eden Valley but on slightly different roads. I am a new sub to your channel having found it last week. I have been going through watching lots of your videos, but this will be the first one I have commented on. I also live in Carlisle, so I especially like the little bits you do around the city on the bike paths. It's teaching me little cuts that I didn't know about before. I only moved to the city a couple of years ago so lots is still new to me. Before that I was in Maryport for a couple of years, and before that down in the Midlands for far far too long. ( I grew up in Lancashire, so found your Leeds Liverpool, and Lancaster canal trips interesting). I suspected that you had something to do with the railway at some point, don't know what it was exactly, but just the way you talked about the old routes gave it away. Anyway, might see you out on the bike in the area.

[@davesolobiker5601]

Thanks for the sub mate, I hope you can work out some new routes from my vids, it’s a case of just exploring the area. I study the os app on my iPad looking for where I can go and can’t lol . I’m a driver on the railways , I quite like exploring old railways 😂😂 atb Dave 🚲👍

[@Rosco-P.Coldchain]

I spent 5 months in Scarborough last summer in a one man bivvy tent but this is definitely something I will be doing the next time I go off..Glad I found ur channel, subbed, all the best from Leeds..👍

[@davesolobiker5601]

5 months 😂😂 happy camping and for subbing atb Dave ⛺️🚲👍

[@edk4376]

Beautiful country, love the music too!

[@davesolobiker5601]

Glad you enjoyed it atb Dave

[@hetrodoxlysonov-wh9oo]

@@davesolobiker5601 'Rose Of Allendale'?

[@tomordr]

Beautiful video. Loved the music choices! Thanks.

[@davesolobiker5601]

Thank you much appreciate your comment atb Dave ⛺️🚲👍

[@pootlingalong8928]

Have been enjoying your backpacking videos for years, now loving the bikepacking! I have a 3 speed folding bike and have ridden some multi day UK trails. I have a similar tent to yours, a Nordisk Telemark 1, it is tiny but I always sleep so well in it. Mine suffers from condensation too - nothing’s perfect! I’ve just subscribed to this new channel, here’s to a good long camping season and happy miles on the bike this year, ATB Debbie

[@davesolobiker5601]

Thanks for the sub Debbie , I bought a Brompton last year but haven’t done a bike packing trip on it yet. looking forward to better weather and more bike camping trips atb Dave 🚲⛺️👍

[@Stewypooeylooey]

I recognised shankhill school, it was my primary..lol. I'll watch a few more of your vids and give you a sub. I havent ridden for a few years. But just got myself a bike again.

[@davesolobiker5601]

Great stuff, it protected me from the rain ☔️ thanks for the sub and enjoy getting out on the bike atb Dave 🚲👍

[@denverspin]

I hope you get out riding. Bicycles are magic machines.

[@brendacupryna631]

Well I've learned something. When I saw Shankill, I thought Ireland but watching more and checking with gooooogle saw, you are the NW but you sound like a NE lad. Enjoyed your video. I have a new tent I want to test out New tent before our Easter cycle tour

[@davesolobiker5601]

Yeah Shankhill Cumbria , lots of people think we have a geordie twang but deffo Cumbrian … always good to road test new tents 👍

[@jeffmiller1848]

Cheers from Montana, US. Looks lush and warm. Happy trails to you.

[@davesolobiker5601]

Thanks for watching atb Dave

[@platypushatstand]

Nice to see some scenery including the church at Bewcastle and that family plaque. New viewer here. Subbed.

[@davesolobiker5601]

Thanks I always try and include anything of interest along the way , appreciate the sub atb Dave ⛺️🚲👍

[@grantswheelstohills]

Some lovely quiet roads, Dave. I do like to keep the bike covered as well. A good setup there. Thanks for sharing 👍.

[@davesolobiker5601]

Thankfully it’s a quiet part of the county. If I can keep the bike dry I will 🚲⛺️👍 atb Dave

[@user-bq5rb5ox3y]

Leaning on the everlasting arms.....

[@davesolobiker5601]

yep, streamlined lol

[@user-wx7wg5cn1m]

Nice trip Dave- you don’t seem to be carrying that much really and you still have the comfort, hey great views, I am inspired to try this- subscribed! 🚴🏼‍♂️🏃‍♀️🌿🧘🏼🙏

[@davesolobiker5601]

Glad you enjoyed it , I try and keep it to the minimum but still have the comfort . Atb Dave 🚲⛺️👍

[@man.bike.camp.4409]

Lovely, easy-going trip. Just my type. Subscribed.

[@davesolobiker5601]

Thanks , no speed records broke on my channel just steady away taking everything in along the way . Appreciate the sub atb Dave 🚲⛺️👍

[@Nobby77]

Fair play to you Dave, you make it look appealing

[@davesolobiker5601]

Cheers Nobby, hope your well and itching for a summer of bike camping 🚲⛺️😂

[@Nobby77]

@@davesolobiker5601 got some in store for sure

[@tonypaddler]

That looked to be a great overnighter Dave, and the Vango looks good for stealth bikepacking, very small pack size and weight. Cheers 🚲⛺👍

[@davesolobiker5601]

Yes it was, pleased with the little shelter and should work a treat in summer. tfw atb Dave 🚲⛺️👍

[@bimblingabout]

Another nice ride out, I will be adding that to my ever growing list. By the way the format works for me.

[@davesolobiker5601]

Thanks , I’m the same list gets bigger of routes to complete 😂 but work and life dictates when tho . Tfw atb Dave 🚲👍

[@lukerider]

Awesome ride out Dave, i can see myself doing some of this in the future when i get more time 🚲

[@davesolobiker5601]

You should 🚲⛺️👍 Dave

[@toddburdette]

AWESOME JOB 🚲🚲👍

[@davesolobiker5601]

Thank you! Cheers! Atb Dave ⛺️🚲👍

[@sjwhitey4356]

Another good video Dave, certainly an area I need to explore more off with it such a short distance from Carlisle. Keep the great vids coming fella 👍

[@davesolobiker5601]

Thank you, it’s a very quiet area which is ideal for cycling . Tfw atb Dave ⛺️🚲👍

[@NoTrail]

Lovely country...cool bike.

[@davesolobiker5601]

Cheers ⛺️🚲👍

[@TheCoopsvids]

👍🏻👍🏻🚴

[@davesolobiker5601]

⛺️🚲👍

[@paul0gb]

Great vid.. New subscriber looking forward to watching your other vids.👍

[@davesolobiker5601]

Much appreciated , trips planned for this year ahead atb Dave 🚲⛺️👍

[@user-te1sn2hf9q]

😍😍😍

[@davesolobiker5601]

Thanks ⛺️🚲👍

[@Solitarycycling]

Nice camp and some lovely scenery as you was riding. I cancelled going for a camp as I felt rough and the weather is to bad. And my fitness has gone down hill badly.

[@davesolobiker5601]

Thanks James , weather looked good so I just headed out . Hope you’re feeling better soon and out for a trip on the bike.

[@stevezodiacsteve]

Nice one Dave....

[@davesolobiker5601]

Thanks 👍

[@thegeordiefellwalker8878]

nice little micro shelter dave.bloody chains man just switched back to kmc £16 decathlon 👍thought you where heading for rome 🤣

[@davesolobiker5601]

Cheers Geordie , yeah shimano pfft . If I wasn’t in work I might have kept pedalling to Rome lol😂

[@LordBikealot]

👍

[@anthonykelly5]

Great video well done.

[@davesolobiker5601]

Thanks mate 🚲⛺️👍

[@svengalil]

Great quality video, what camera are you using? Keep up the good work!

[@davesolobiker5601]

GoPro hero 10 and 11 , use my iPhone for still shots with the odd video tfw atb Dave 📷⛺️🚲👍

[@cryptolikeaboss]

Good stuff buddy.. Keep it up

[@davesolobiker5601]

Thanks for watching atb Dave

[@johnrobertd748]

We can hear you good

[@davesolobiker5601]

Thanks 🚲⛺️👍

[@diligentsun1154]

Good shots from the drone! Which one is it, if we may know? Continued Safe Travels

[@davesolobiker5601]

It’s the Hover X1 atb Dave 🚲👍

[@cintiapollock2486]

Ever have trouble with dogs? so many love to chase bikes and bite the tires I have been flipped by a few I did not see coming lol. 😅

[@davesolobiker5601]

Been chased a couple of times , buts it’s those extending leads and owners who can’t control them mostly 😂 normally I will give them I wide berth !!

[@danielbirchett6439]

Hi Dave. I’m new to your channel. Firstly, great video, have a new sub. Secondly, what tarp is it that you have? It looks really handy.

[@davesolobiker5601]

Thanks for the sub Daniel , it s the DD SuperLight Tarp S. atb Dave ⛺️👍

[@peterreece6547]

By you must keen garn alang them clarty lonnings marra. Az frae west Cumberland.

[@davesolobiker5601]

Keen or mad marra, yeah a bit of mud fest at times 😂

[@flyingpigmx4083]

Hi Dave , what tarp do you have please? loved watching your vid 👍

[@davesolobiker5601]

It’s the DD tarp S the lightweight version atb Dave 🚲⛺️👍

[@kgornall]

Hi Dave, what’s the foil mat in the tent please.

[@davesolobiker5601]

It’s a ripstop foil mat from www.treadlitegear.co.uk/ripstop-aluminium-camping-groundsheet-footprint-for-exped--neoair-88-p.asp Atb Dave 🚲⛺️👍

[@grumpygrandpa3640]

What camera setup you using please ?

[@davesolobiker5601]

I have a few 😂 , I use 2 GoPros hero 10 & hero 11 one mounted on the bike and one hand held , I also have a small hover X1 drone and use my iPhone for taking any photos . atb Dave

[@anthonykelly5]

say Dave what brand of trousers are you wearing .

[@davesolobiker5601]

Craghopper walking trousers 👍

[@jewittp]

Do you have a pin or location for the sheep pen

[@davesolobiker5601]

not keen on giving locations out but it’s in Kershope Forest, if you follow my route and the named places you will find it 👍

[@jewittp]

@@davesolobiker5601 Found it, bit far from me at south shields but good to know for a maybe

[@davesolobiker5601]

lol yeah wrong side of the country 👍