First time SOLO BIKEPACKING! Exploring Dorset by bike

It's my first go at solo bikepacking and I've returned to one of my favourite spots in the UK - Dorset!!! Join me as I discover the challenges and rewards of bikepacking through the hills of Dorset, topped off with a gorgeous sea swim too!
#bikepacking #cycletour #camping #exploreuk #dorset #cycling #adventure #cyclinguk #bikepackinguk #soloadventure

[@juliet7703]

Hats off to you. Amazing. Rewarded with beautiful clear water

[@Rolliemoho]

Brilliant, well done..... Around the world next 😁👍🏼

[@juliareadscottishpiperandh4861]

thank you, this is so inspiring. I keep watching videos of cycle camping but am too unsure of how to do it. You have inspired me to at least have a go this year. thankyou

[@shaukatkhan1600]

Good touring adventures

[@TheDuntman]

Well done Nat - a great achievement! The important thing is that you've got out there and done it and hopefully there will be many adventures to come. Just remember even the most experienced cycle tourer/backpacker started with one ride and your first time putting up the tent was certainly much more proficient than mine! Best of luck to you!

[@natsadventures1467]

Thanks so much! Exactly - just the start! Thanks for the support :-)

[@Angell00019]

I liked it very much. Do more bike rides like this.

[@nevertoopoortotour.3033]

I agree.

[@geoffmilner]

A good effort Nat. You've got your bike and gear sorted so the preparation for the next trip should be easier. For comfort it's best to ride without a backpack on; cycling gloves are good, and take a lightweight gas cooker for the morning brew and warm food, although not taking cooking kit for a one-nighter is understandable.

[@natsadventures1467]

Thanks Geoff! Great recommendations, will keep adding to the kit :)

[@solsouth]

Cool Nat, get a dry bag for your sleeping bag. And good idea going on your first trip in an area you are familiar with.

[@stevebeard9656]

Just come across this vid you made. Glad you enjoyed your trip. I am lucky and Live about 5 miles from Lulworth Cove.

[@WheelsonaBike]

This video popped up in my feed and I'm glad it did! Congrats on your first adventure. The first one is always the hardest so well done for biting the bullet and going for it. I hope you have many more cycling adventures in the future.

[@natsadventures1467]

Thanks so much for watching, glad you enjoyed. Definitely more to come!

[@omare_biketonature]

Well done Girl! The more bikepacking videos on KZbin the better! Cheers!

[@timporter8886]

Enjoyed this mini-adventure..well done! Just getting in2 bike packing myself &every1 has 2do their 1st trip @sum point..Glad ur maiden trip was a success &I hope uv had many more (only just come on2 my feed, but it's a year old)!? Take care 😊

[@johnaldred6864]

Fantastico..well done you .!

[@theTransAmMan350]

fantastic just got done with my own 5 day solo. it was so good!!! everyone should do this go for the adventure. keep the good videos coming

[@natsadventures1467]

Amazing, well done! That sounds amazing! Thanks :)

[@carlbarton772]

Awesome, hope you enjoyed the trip

[@justinf1343]

Bikepacking / cycle touring is wonderful. It’s hard to convey the sense of abstraction that you get when on two wheels. Only having to think about eating, sleeping and riding your bike is just amazing, especially given the complexities of modern life. Enjoy your future trips!

[@grumpy-dad3701]

I get out on my bike to get away from the complexities of life. The sense of achievement when I finished my first bikepacking journey was awesome. Quite emotional to be honest the fact I completed my ride.

[@pauljenkins2501]

Well done, you, for going outside your comfort zone! And Dorset was a good, if rather hilly, choice. I have spent many happy holidays around Wareham, Corfe, Swanage and Studland. Your video brought back a ton of happy memories. Thank you!

[@natsadventures1467]

Thanks Paul! I absolutely love Dorset, so glad you enjoyed!

[@nickmay625]

looks a fab trip well done

[@cloudyforest]

brave 👏 love it

[@Sparky-ov1ot]

Good on ye girl!

[@zakariakhababi]

Perfect what are you doing 🎉

[@BluW13]

Very nice riding.

[@atmrtwbike]

Good first solo trip, Nat! I'll be following your future bicycle touring travels with interest!

[@soloist777]

If you venture down that way again... I recommend having a pint of apple scrumpy at The Square & Compass in Worth Matravers.

[@sheilastallard]

Watched for the first time today!! Loved it........looking forward to more. Keep Safe xx

[@natsadventures1467]

Thanks for watching Sheila! Glad you enjoyed x

[@hippyswift]

nice trip ;) glad you got out there, it's a beautiful world & the best way to explore is by bike. peace

[@just.me.and.my.travels]

What a great video, inspiring . im almost 60 and been wanting to try bike packing/camping for a while , maybe an electric bike for me tho lol

[@welshbikepackingadventures]

Well done! Iv just subscribed , cool channel 😎

[@RoadyPacking-CyclingAdventures]

Those hills are energy sappers with a loaded bike eh? I love seeing where I ride/camp from someone else's perspective.... it re-energises my spark!! Many thanks :-) PS I can recommend camping on that ridge East of Corfe Castle 4:53 , the views and starscapes are spectacular!! Happy pedaling :-)

[@natsadventures1467]

Definitely energy sappers! Oh that sounds like an epic spot to camp, will keep in mind! Thanks for the support :-)

[@meanmcsheen1643]

Great video, CJ the South Coast, I’m inspired, thanks gorgeous x 😊

[@yellowbicycleartstudio8974]

Congrats on your first bike packing trip! Hopefully there will be many more.

[@natsadventures1467]

Thanks! Very excited for more trips to come

[@wellermj]

Great video, and an inspiration, wanting to go bike packing for a while, you have convinced me just to get on with it...thanks

[@natsadventures1467]

Fantastic, go for it! Thanks

[@headbangerstrail]

Thank you for the video! 😊 The little village looked very charming. Also it takes courage to push yourself out of your comfort zone. Great job! 👏 It feels good to overcome yourself, doesn’t it? Happy trails and enjoy the spring! 😊

[@kixb4632]

Hell yeah, I did my first bikepack overnighter in July. Loved it, keep riding 😎👍

[@chromebook2724]

well done, the first trip is the hardest.

[@madiantin]

I did that a couple of weeks ago! Just packed up the Brompton and cycled down the Natchez Trace in Tennessee. It was only one night. To say it freaked people out that I was going by myself would be an understatement, and that reaction wasn't one I'd fully anticipated. I was a bit nervous putting up my tent too! But I managed it - phew! - and that relief is real. High fives to you.

[@natsadventures1467]

Well done to you! That sounds epic! Does tend to surprise people going on solo trips, but I really enjoy the challenge. High fives right back to you!

[@danishrover6984]

Hi Nat - just stumbled on your video while looking for bikepacking. Inspired a middle age man to do the same just in DK.

[@oot-n-aboot]

Right on, Nat! Way to just go…so stoked for you. Love your courage to just go for it. And so much fun to see you pedal through Wareham and Swanage. I’m crossing the pond in august to mtb bikepack from there to Cape Wrath. Thanks for the inspiration. Keep on pedaling! 👏

[@walterberry8703]

Love this video no expensive backpacking bags ,use what you have so much fun .well done

[@Dug_Out]

That was a lovely little adventure you had there. I'm relatively new to bikepacking & am currently binge watching stuff on here. Thx for sharing

[@gerrywarren2625]

Great videos Nat. You have a very engaging style which works well on KZbin. It's good to encourage others to try cycling adventures and share what you learn. They don't all have to be epic journeys. Cycling and shooting clips can be quite challenging with all the stop/starts. But showing the surroundings and talking about them is equally as important as the riding itself, for viewers. I see you were paddle boarding in Broadstairs a while back which is my territory. We also have some great coastal rides in East Kent, best done out of school holiday times.

[@natsadventures1467]

Thanks so much Gerry! Agreed! Yes I love visiting Kent to paddle-board, will have to bring my bike next time for sure. Cheers for the support!

[@gerrywarren2625]

@@natsadventures1467 happy to show you some fab routes if you make it down this way again...if the weather doesn't batter us in the next few months!

[@FollowThomas]

Thanks for sharing your bikepacking adventure. I've been solo bikepacking for years, it'sgreat, no one is complaining, haha 😆👍

[@natsadventures1467]

Thanks, I'm hooked now too! :-)

[@brianphelan74]

This video popped up when I was watching adventure motorcycle videos. I’m glad it did. It reminds me of my first adventures which were a long time ago now as I’m 61. Fantastic that you are getting out and about. I’ve subscribed as I’m looking forward to your next adventure. Good luck.

[@andrewkent2718]

I too am thinking of doing my first bike packing trip this summer and I really enjoyed this video!

[@frankducett9]

What a terrific video. Thanks for all the details on landmarks and kit. Ride safe.

[@MusicRCBicyclesCoffee]

Great job! I’ll be doing the same thing soon. Just letting the weather pass on my side of the world. 👌🏽

[@natsadventures1467]

Thanks! Sounds great, enjoy!

[@ronmoron]

Thank you! I've spent all summer thinking bikepacking sounds like fun but always finding a reason not to try it, but your video has convinced me at last. Might not do as many miles, but the week after next I'm going to do a two day trip with a camp, you've given me the final push I needed

[@irasharil3030]

Suport from malaysia

[@fambike9670]

This is beautiful channel hope to make more ,support here keep safe

[@natsadventures1467]

Thanks so much!

[@camperp195]

Well done you! Off the cuff adventures are the best 👍

[@FlowJunkie65]

Good on you and congratulations, Nat! Looked like a wonderful maiden voyage! I completed my first group overnighter about a week before the COVID-19 lockdown commenced in Southern California in March 2020. I have my 2-day solo cycling tour already mapped out, now I just need to get out there and do it! Keep up the great job! Liked and subscribed! Cheers!

[@garryshirreffs9517]

Great vid , love all things cycling great channel well worth a sub :)

[@surfbodi.0015]

Nice film. I did my first trip in 2019. I had no clue what I was doing but amazed myself by getting all the way from South Wales to the Lake District over 4 days. I loved it! Its an amazing feeling heading off into the unknown with all your kit on your bike isn't it. I rode the length of Wales last year and hope to ride to Lands end this Summer. I've seen some amazing scenery, met some great people and had plenty of funny looks pulling into campsites 😄 All the best 👍

[@kishorsays1632]

Wow❤️❤️ just amazing 👌👌👌#love from india 🥳

[@usadtrick]

greeting from Hong Kong,Nicely done Nat, i like ADV too~tried bikepacking too~with MTB, cheers

[@natsadventures1467]

Hi! Thanks so much for watching! Awesome!

[@arcoulant87]

Chapeau !

[@viktoreigim3213]

That hill is a killer, had to cycle up it fully loaded last year.

[@jimbojet8728]

You’ve done so well. Of course you could have done some things a little better, but you did nothing wrong! I’m sure that you will get better at various aspects of bikepacking as you gain experience, but ultimately it’s about getting out into the countryside , riding your bike in the fresh air and enjoying your camping. You made a great vid, to boot! Thank you for sharing with us.

[@grumpy-dad3701]

Awesome journey NAT. It's an emotional experience pushing yourself. I took an easier ride along the pedders way last year. And planning this year's ride now

[@inkandpedal]

Well done nice adventure,, looking for more bike packing adventure, done subscribe also

[@natsadventures1467]

Thanks so much for the support!

[@marctunney3743]

Good on you girl I'm going to give it ago just got a new bike carrera vengence and my tent looks like yours a queedo spruce 2 keep getting told I'm mad but you only live once 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Bikepacking]

Good job

[@nevertoopoortotour.3033]

Indeed

[@nevertoopoortotour.3033]

You can do it.

[@sssssssruac]

Nuf...nuf...nuf 💃🏻🕺🏻

[@Merlin-fl7vy]

Hey Nat, great video of your first solo bikepacking adventure. Are you planning any more content? You seem to have just stopped a year ago 🙂 take care

[@BikepackingJourney]

You should let me know that you are going. I would go with you. Studland beach is nice, especially naturist one 🏖️😂

[@thedukesadventures4323]

Welldone💪🏻

[@natsadventures1467]

Thanks!

[@mohdzamzuris]

nice

[@trickystravels]

This video came up because I’m looking to either do some bike packing trips or longer touring. It looked like such a nice trip and I really enjoyed watching especially as I know both places quite well. Hopefully this will inspire me. Thank you for sharing

[@nevertoopoortotour.3033]

You can do it.

[@natsadventures1467]

It was such a great trip! You should definitely give it a go! Happy cycling and take care

[@richardhobson5995]

I thought it was a Voyager, not tried mine out yet!

[@chillichallenge449]

Well done you, you seem to have enjoyed it. You seem very sweet, I'm planning a 6 - 12 month trip around europe in the next 2 years if you want to join. 😂

[@BernieWest76]

i love long distance cycling and bike packing is going to be inevitable for me i guess. Its my next goal i think lol

[@TheBobbyrathod]

Amazing effort. I'd love to do a similar trip in the UK up to the lakes - I see you walked around the beach, and a small village, I'm curious how did you manage bike security when you were away from your cycle + gear? My biggest fear is leaving my stuff and having to taken off my pannier rack

[@arminhess1512]

The majority of our fears rsult from stories and films. Of course it can go wrong but how often your hear that somebody has been caught and pulled into a van? But I really understand these fears because I am a victim of my fantasies, too. At night you will be safer in the wilderness than in any big city around the world. Less people --> less risks! If you can accept this you're fine. Maybe England is a worse place for nightriding women than Germany is. Would I let my daughter go for a overnighter? Possibly not. Hard to say what's the right way. But every step you make will make you stronger!

[@JohnLvideos]

I was just interested to know where you put you bike and gear securely while you went swimming I would have been worried above leaving unguarded.

[@paulryanliedo7300]

Hi beautiful im always watching u♥️

[@pauledwards499]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@chantarasta]

come we bike pack in kenyaa

[@nickmay625]

I'm thinking of touring Dorset and Devon you think it's good?

[@jeffmagz2611]

How can you bring a bike on a train? Is it to book in advance or just bring your bike on a train station?

[@kali5865]

I Love the way you pick your nose up it wrinkles so lovely

[@raniakme]

What kind of bike you have? Is it Triban 120?

[@natsadventures1467]

It's a Pinnacle Arkose D1 gravel bike

[@Anthony-oq9qc]

Get that off yiur back put it on bike esp for hills

[@foti5651]

do you have a IG ?