First ride of the year.

[@BBBE4HEALTH]

Great to see cycling perspectives from the other side of the world. Hello from South Africa

[@Cyclingpsyman]

Thanks, I imagine it's warm and dry where you are! Thanks for watching 👍

[@BBBE4HEALTH]

@Cyclingpsyman warm but far from dry at the moment. Unusually rainy. Hampering my challenge of doing 3000km in January.

[@Cyclingpsyman]

@BBBE4HEALTH wow that's a challenge. Best of luck 👍

[@BBBE4HEALTH]

@@Cyclingpsyman thank you. On top of the mileage it's international Carniivore month so doing it on Beef Butter Bacon and eggs. Hence the channel name. Zero carbs. Logged another 85k this morning.

[@Cyclingpsyman]

@ international carnivore month! I’m moving to SA

[@Gregpne]

Nothing to worry about in bowland fells all muddy fun 😅 hopefully you’ll come before derwent dawdle 😊

[@Cyclingpsyman]

I need to get some hilly runs in. One big one per month building up to the end of April.

[@James-zs3cn]

I love my new bike with 105 lovely and smooth

[@Cyclingpsyman]

Yeah, I have no issues going to 105 👍

[@michaelbanks6894]

Simon, I see you have some "The North Face" gloves but keen to know which particular ones they are?

[@Cyclingpsyman]

@michaelbanks6894 not sure, they're quite old now. But they are good, the fingertips all have screen friendly pads.

[@michaelbanks6894]

@@Cyclingpsyman Thanks Simon, I tried looking on "The North Face" site they look like either Etip Trail or Denali Etip, either looked quite similar to yours.

[@Cyclingpsyman]

@michaelbanks6894 mine are fleece/furry, those look more like soft shell. Try Osito etip. I pinched them off the Mrs so they could be womens....

[@karensienkiewicz1538]

Morning..yes, the road was flooded but didn't stop several drivers thinking their cars were really motor boats! 🙄 Thinking you must have got very cold standing on top of Beacon giving all that data about your bike gears! 🤔🤣

[@Cyclingpsyman]

My feet were cold by the end, it seemed to get colder by the hour.

[@karlgreenwood-x4l]

What camera & mount do you use please

[@Cyclingpsyman]

Camera is a gopro 10, normal battery still working fine in the cold. It sits on a selfie stick. I sometimes use a chest mount too for some rides. Thanks for watching 👍

[@karlgreenwood-x4l]

@ thank you

[@Lady_S_of_Glencoe]

what would you pack for 50miles cycle?

[@Cyclingpsyman]

Banana, chocolate bar, 750ml bottle of water. Also a basic tool kit and a spare tube in case of a puncture. Phone and some cash. Thanks for watching👍

[@James-zs3cn]

I am the only person with a proper winter bike in my cycling club most people use their summer bike all year round

[@Cyclingpsyman]

I suppose one bike is cheaper to maintain than two. I just don't like my 'best' bike getting filthy 🤣

[@James-zs3cn]

@@Cyclingpsyman some people in my club only and to show off

[@Cyclingpsyman]

​@@James-zs3cnif it makes them happy 😅

[@davidowen9770]

I would say out of experience poor shifting down on the rear cassette = new gear cable and replace the outers too

[@Cyclingpsyman]

I've replaced those, shop suggested new derailleur so I'll bow down to their knowledge, thanks👍

[@stephenduffell443]

Don't forget penwortham hill .

[@Cyclingpsyman]

Nice curry house up there too 😋

[@Hjd10]

Oh no a nobber supporter… 😂 I miss the Lancashire cycling.

[@Cyclingpsyman]

Sorry 🤣