Cycling 200 miles ALONE across The Scottish Wilderness

[@waynerenshaw-multi-outdoor4521]

When ever you get issues with disc pads Becky, take the wheel off then prise the pads apart, then get some card board or something bendable, bend it over the rota, line up your wheel before you push it back in to the callipers bend some card board only thin stuff, and then slide the rotar back into the caliper allowing the card board to sit between the pads, press the lever a few times and then remove the card board, that usually centre's them, if that fails, undo the bolts allowing the calipers to move, press your levers in for at least 3 to 4 times , hold the lever in, and tighten the bolts, hopefully that should work... Great info and great vid 👍😁

[@myronas]

Great tips! I have been doing the one with loosing bolts and re-center. I also get caliper inserts whenever I travel and I need to take out the wheels.

[@andrewczuba498]

no snakes, no bears, no cougars! looks so beautiful, like the garden of eden! thx for sharing!

[@petelumley1578]

You remind me of a lady called Rebecca Stephens that I came across many moons ago when I was doing outdoor activities. Rebecca has written books of her travels and adventure’s that may be interesting reading for you while overnighting on your adventures, if of course you haven’t heard of her. I really enjoy your vids now that I can no longer get out myself. Take care Becky

[@jadebadra2921]

I'm currently rounding up the courage to bikepack by myself this summer and really love encounter videos like this on the internet. Love it, thank you for sharing a bit of your adventure!

[@zact6262]

as she mentions in other video. JUST START Xx

[@alfredkwok9239]

This is the excellent bike camping experience. I had been to Inverness for about 40 years ago when I was 22 years old. Enjoy your excellent bike camping

[@TheSuperTrickey]

Oh this is a cracker. Yes, this will do me fine, and should keep me inspired and sane whilst I wait out the week before my next adventure. Thanks Becky for this wonderful moment in time!

[@Rerouting_]

Becky, thank you so much for this honest and very relatable content! It's so refreshing to see this in the sea of content creators who have to fly far away to do some staged content by bike. ❤

[@GirlOutdoors]

Thank you so much!

[@StellaHulliet]

Hey there, Becky! I couldn't agree with you more. It's so uplifting to see content creators like this who keep it real and relatable, instead of staging everything for the sake of views. By the way, have you heard about the ongoing project featuring the freebeat Morph eBike? It's a game-changer! One outstanding feature is its ability to be charged indoors, making it super convenient. Plus, the brushless 750W motor and puncture-resistant fat tires ensure a smooth ride in any terrain. It's definitely worth checking out if you're interested in enhancing your cycling experience. Keep up the great work, Becky!

[@richardjones7036]

Becky you smashed it !so positive about everything you do 💯

[@StellaHulliet]

I found a new project that might interest you. Becky, you smashed it! So positive about everything you do. By the way, I'm currently enjoying the riding experience of the freebeat Morph 2-in-1 eBike. It's amazing how it combines indoor fitness and outdoor exploration seamlessly. The most outstanding feature is that it can be charged indoors! With its powerful motor and puncture-resistant fat tires, conquering terrains becomes a breeze. Plus, the Smart Saddle Detection+ feature keeps me motivated during both indoor and outdoor rides. It's a game-changer in the e-bike industry! Keep up the great work, Becky!

[@RobinMarshall-gu4cp]

We love you Becky, a grand achievement in Scotland. Cycling

[@DavidMartin-gx8yl]

Hi Becky, I’m a first time watcher of your channel as it just popped up. So glad I decided to watch as you’re an inspiration for us all and a joy to watch. Hope to see more episodes of you on the road. Enjoy yourself 😊

[@guy0725]

Great video Becky. What really impresses me is your beautiful smile on your face, even when it’s hard 👌. Waiting for part 2 …….. still waiting 😁….. Take care !!

[@tomsitzman3952]

From a long time wilderness and road tourer. Just a few tips that may make touring a wee bit easier. Dress like a nomad and think like a nomad. Get rid of the bibs and cleated shoes and put spiked flat peddles on the cranks and take the weight off your body and go back to panniers. It would get rid of a lot of your hill walking fatigue. A better way to avoid flats is to mount tires with a thick layer of rubber designed for long distance touring. Good to see a young person out on the road and trails.

[@marymorris4452]

That was so beautiful thank you for taking us with you

[@casperstour]

Doing this next week, cycling 448miles to scotland then around 500 miles around scotland then 450+ miles back

[@andrewcornford2306]

Hi, not sure if anyone has said. When you take your wheels out for transportation, put a spacer between the pistons that will stop them closing down, when you put your wheels back in flick your brake levers with the bike on it's wheels. Old bike mechanic.

[@chrispowell3664]

Becky, another great video. Thanks for taking us along for the ride. Looking forward to your next video.

[@KenBlackRifleAmerica]

Thanks so much Becks...lovely views and so very peaceful. Would love to trek there and do some writing!! See you next time!

[@albion2742]

Thanks for showing the video, it amazes me how many brave adventurist young ladies are going it alone all over the world.

[@colgiljnr]

Not that this will help now like, but. Push your pistons back with a knife, presuming you have disc brakes. Great vid, feeling inspired now.

[@rockytopwrangler2069]

... Becky ,, your adventures are amazing... Ouch !!.. that sunburn .. Stay Safe ..

[@KevinFindlater]

Thanks for sharing Becky, I’m really enjoying following your latest bike packing adventure.

[@wolfypics7339]

Very enjoyable to watch you traverse Scotland. just over 25 years ago my then Mrs rode from Lands End to John O Groats all by herself. But no social media then and only film camera memories for her....

[@MikeBrown-dk7or]

Beautiful filming and music on this adventure. A big thank you, Becky.

[@The_Hartofect_]

Love these types of adventures. Cannot wait for part two. Please be safe. God bless.

[@carolpowell69]

Always cheerful and positive. Thanks for taking us along with you.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@therealmccoy8310]

Becky, I liked your time so far in Scotland, I used to follow you for over a year then well I don't know what happened, but I enjoy you and your family of explorers. Waiting for part 2 , Love ya.

[@jeffreyquinn7425]

Thank you for sharing another beautiful adventure, Becky. Take care of yourself sweetheart and I’m looking forward to seeing more of your journey.❤️🌹🌹❤️

[@butchbinion1560]

Thanks, great job so far. Safe journeys. ✌🏻👊🏼

[@Steviethevanman]

Absolutely unbelievable! I’m watching your video and Brian pops up! I’ve just done the NC500 in a motor home and whilst staying at the Shore Campsite at Achmelvich Beach we bumped into Brian and got talking about bikes! We charged Brian’s battery for his E Bike in our motor home that night!!!

[@lulabelldesigns]

Our Family is there right now visiting our Scottish Cousins. Enjoy!

[@philiplaycock8944]

Lovely Becky!! Keep going with your fantastic video updates!!

[@garyreece5172]

What a great outlook on life and being outdoors and so intelligent very refreshing.

[@NdoliRanman]

Always when I pop into your videos I rewatch it again, so amazing

[@kearnsey64]

Becky, hopefully there was a nice cold stream to soak your feet in. You know, cold water therapy which I know you love! Great effort in the heat!

[@martinforrester8249]

Really enjoying your adventures Becky, what a special place you are travelling through. One of my favourites, I'm looking forward to more of the same.

[@exAirMover]

Becky, thank you for sharing this awesome adventure with us. As autumn and winter roll in, this helps us look forward to next summers adventures 🙂👍🥾🏔🚲

[@eisvogel8099]

Great video again! I had to think of the midges dance you did and was surprised there weren't any on this tour. You're so natural in front of the camera and again it was a joy to accompany you in a way on this tour as well. Well done!

[@thecarnivorept]

In the Army we spent a lot of time in midge country, covered in so much deet that I remember my rifle melting onto my hand. The secret is Avon's Skin So Soft (if they still make it). No idea what's in it or who found this out, but the midges won't come anywhere near you.

[@georgerobertson-yw2ck]

Just watched you do inverness to glasgow, saw you do england to scotland to. You are an incredibly driven young lady. Dont know you but im incredibly proud of you, nothing stops you, absolute credit to your parents. Could watch you do these trecks all the time. Positivity from you is remarkable.you are the female john rambo. Absolute nails you are.

[@ravennexusmh]

when that happens push the pads/pistons back in, an eating knife between the pads can be used in emergencies, then pull the levers a few times to reset the pad to rotor distance. the brake calipers should of come with small red inserts (assuming shimano, i cant tell from the video) to put between the pads for when transporting the bike with the wheels out to stop this from happening.

[@ianhoughton3349]

Well done girl, never cease to entertain whether it’s dividing badgers or trekking across the Hebrides. Keep up good work.

[@gregoryoutdoors]

Ive done all that WHW and GGW walking last month(September) in 10 days and was epic! Very sore feet and knee but worth it hahha Met some amazing people on the way. Views were stunning. Weather, quite wild at time especially above Loch Ness.

[@tonymac4656]

Great video Becky looking forward to part 2 , respect to you as you never give up, 👏👏

[@Carson0892]

You can get disc brake spacers for when you take off your wheels to stop your disk pads from compressing by accident

[@SteveSeadog]

Wow! Incredible journey. Like the Duracell bunny, you just keep going. Must be hard sometimes when the going is tough to cycle past the camera then have to cycle back to collect it. 🤫🤫

[@FatBlokeDoingStuff]

Great video! I'm going bikepacking for the first time around Dartmoor in the spring, I can't wait! I'm slowly getting my kit together and plan on making some frame bags.

[@lizkayoutandabout]

Loving your videos. Have been watching since not long after you started KZbin and how you have come on. Keep up the adventures and allow us to share them.

[@MrLesonfireforGod]

I'm a lover of the great indoors.

[@kingrafa3938]

Great bikepacking adventure Becky. Looking forward to episode 2.

[@GirlOutdoors]

My kit from my adventures 😊 www.amazon.co.uk/shop/girloutdoors?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_aipsfshop_aipsfgirloutdoors_28BNS4TT3X480TWVHVME

[@andrewjones5513]

A bit late I know but for future reference, when you take your wheels off put something in between the brakes like a spacer, because if your brake levers get moved the hydraulic pads move in but they won’t return, I think that’s what happened

[@ffstopP]

Wonderful video. I'll be following you to the end. Thanks for taking me along.

[@paulwatkinson7055]

Becky looks great ,what a adventure we'll done ,take care.👍

[@danmorrison667]

3:40 You need to use brake spacers when transporting the bike with the wheels off, as the brake pads get pushed together if not

[@GirlOutdoors]

Yes learned the hard way haha!

[@outsideagencyuk]

Just Brilliant Becky. The first time I came back to your channel after a couple of years and it's amazing to see what you are doing now. So inspiring.

[@kristaps2010]

Did LDN-Paris and back, the avenue verte cycle. 8 days of rain on and off but soon realized my legs and arms are badly burned. amazing

[@grimmar80]

When off road, I have ditched cleats years ago. I never could clip properly trying to start uphill, they were getting stuffed with dirt and horrible to walk. I just have nice platform BMX pedals and trail shoes with very stiff sole. Lovely video - thank you and have fun!

[@adriansmith38]

Not sure why she's struggling to walk in SPDs though?

[@GirlOutdoors]

That’s a great idea, especially walking up hill as you must know haha! Thanks for sharing:) all the best!

[@1_mensch]

Hey Becky, I might have a good hint for you. It looks like your hips are moving a lot during cycling. That can be a result of your saddle being too high. This can cause a lot of pain. For example in the ankles, where you suffer during the end of the video. It's the first video I've seen of you and it's a few month ago. I hope you fixed it meanwhile, but if not, I hope this hint finds you well. Amazing video, though. I love to watch people, who do something they love. Suddenly you see a different kind of beauty in them. This entire video you look so beautiful, as it seems like your entire heart is filled with happiness and joy.

[@andistoic5198]

Midges on the west coast of Scotland are even worse. Lochranza on Arran was midgemageddon. Great video.

[@seedyuk]

OMG that sunburn!!

[@shropshirecycle]

You always seem so happy 😊

[@UKArtlover]

Hi Becky you might want to correct the caption to “Fort Augustus” adding the first “u” around 12:30 mins, but lovely inspirational video as always and I like the honesty about the hard bits !

[@CreativelyChristoph-wg7wn]

Hi from Chester, Great Barrow to be precise, just about to get back into cycling on my viking touringmasterx 😊xx

[@mrbluesky9891]

Well done Becks, filming too, brilliant. Far cry from small boys in the park, jumpers for goal posts.

[@pinebearclub]

Awesome stuff Becky! Love the positive vibes! Bryan from Vancouver

[@sanatandharma4435]

Amazing! Well done!

[@johnbrown3951]

This type of trip is exactly why I bought an eMTB so I thank you for a glimpse of places that I can plan for trips away next summer from my base in Glasgow. I liked and subscribed.

[@blackthorne-rose]

I live in Inverness Florida! Really cool to see a bit of our sister city! Enjoy.

[@stephencarrigan3028]

Another amazing adventure, look forward to catching the next part. Im jealous to say the least !

[@tomonamission]

Inspiring! When they fill up your water bottle and CLEAN it! True BIKEPACKING! 👍🏻😃

[@StefanBikepacking]

Thank you for this video. I enjoyed it so much. Looking forward to my Bikepacking Tour in Scotland mext year.

[@tomlatenite8348]

You’re awesome girl! Thanks for everything!

[@josephhaddakin7095]

I have the same tent. I love it. Happy trails.

[@paul3506]

Well done so far keep it up chuck

[@phillipwilliams5246]

Brilliant Beccy.Thank you for sharing your adventures.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@doylemontgomery3944]

Miss Becky, awesome views. Your charisma is so inspiring. You get prettier each time I enjoy your videos. Still lovin'it from Texas 💕 thank you ❤

[@Dutcharmytent]

Becky , I converted several jeeps and a Discovery. The Discovery I gave up on as it had no room inside that was useable.

[@canyonhaverfield2201]

No doubt you will be experiencing plenty of astonishing revelations ! Your excitement over the tent strap to hang something, in this case your helmet, clearly means you will be astonished around every corner. There's likely a handle on the end of your toothbrush as well, which should bring you to a new thrill level !Just teasing ! I was once a country bumpkin- pumpkin too..& one of my earliest train jaunts was upon the London - Inverness rail...my pink nose glued to the window all the way north, astonished by everything! Inverness was a marvel of beautiful old structures and my Californica coastel naivety was elert to the max. My 1st destination from Inverness was Glenelg, to catch a 2 car ferry over a short distance to land upon Skye ..glorious🌄

[@ramonscott6045]

Love this. Your videos are a great start to my day

[@sparkplugsteve402]

You definitely chose the right time of the year before the flying teeth (midges) kicked in. Another great vlog ❤

[@geeetube1]

an awesome tip i recently read about is if you want to carry air filled foods with you, like a packet of chips or BBQ Shapes, you poke a pin hole in the bag, squeeze out all the air and then put a piece of tape over the hole an walla, the pack is half to a third its size :)

[@jimbrigham5834]

As usual, I'm enjoying your trip. You are such a brave girl, and so positive about everything...an inspiration. Looking forward to the rest of the trip.

[@garyfostertkd]

What a great video, just getting into bikepacking so your video was very helpful. I have ditched my clip-in pedals and gone to flat pedals with no change in speed but my feet and ankles are thanking me and only one pair of shoes is nice. Keep up the great work, can't wait for the next episode.

[@parkysouthlondon]

Hi. I’ve ridden the HT550 twice and got swollen ankles both times. I think it’s from hiking in cycling shoes that have no ankle support. I toured the HT550 using trail shoes and flat pedals a couple of years ago and was fine, although not pushing myself as much.

[@parkysouthlondon]

I had a wonderful evening staying in that Melgarve bothy during my GB Divide July 2023. Four of us got the fire going and we spent the evening eating and chatting away. The fire make it so special.

[@wendybestward4299]

Hi Becky, Im looking for a good bikepacking tent and just wondered the make and model of yours. It looks spacious with lots of headroom.

[@sayitaintsl0w]

I really enjoy your adventures! I hope you will continue to share them with us. Such beautiful places. They make all sorts of riding cleats that double as normal footwear. The mechanism is inset. Boots, sneakers, etc. I like them because you can walk on any surface without nearly killing yourself. Also they are comfortable.

[@keithscott1480]

Another great clip becky great to see you in my great Country I see youv met the midgies😢 I done a lot of cycling in my younger days I'm 64 now still climbing and walking twice a week I wish you well on your long journey of adventure 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@michaelpennington5111]

Awesome video! Love the bike! I have a Crux.. same color! Safe travels!

[@joyousland]

Could do a full introduction of the gears and the bags of this tour? Love to see how it was determined which to bring and not to bring. The backpack would be a thing trying to avoid cycling, that's why people loves to install two large cycling luggage at theback of the bike

[@cubgsan]

Good day to you! I am a grandpa rider on HONDA motorcycle from Japan. Enjoying camping ,touring and upload video. Your Cycling video is so nice! Awesome! Full supported ! Have a nice day my friend!

[@joelglenny748]

Lovely ride. Beautiful scenery. My first video of yours. Thank you. 🚴

[@myronas]

Amazing video, cheers from Greece!

[@billyharden9316]

I always stay in a tent Becky.the outdoors always.👍😉

[@WildernessHighlands]

Outdoors in the Highlands wilderness Scotland is truly incredible. ❤ Love from the other side of the mountain

[@simonwright8663]

So impressed ! Well done😊

[@paintedpreppers-airguns]

Great vid again some awesome views, thanks for bringing us along

[@davidguilbert7666]

Great video Becky, love the content and scenery

[@waggytail-Solo]

A brilliant video and adventure, Becky. You have given me the push I needed to decide on my next recumbent trike trip. All the best. Joe. UK.

[@daveymjohnson]

Never thought of bikepacking, looks fun. thanks for sharing this awesome adventure.

[@simonmartin9616]

If you have hydraulic brakes you can take your wheel off and brake pads out. Then try and push the pistons on your brakes back in to stop the rubbing. Good luck 😊

[@johndavidson6867]

A very good start to your trip Becky even if you had a few difficulties at the beginning. Hope you have decent weather for your trip. Looking forward to seeing your Canadian adventures. Take care, be safe and bike on.