Gravel Vs MTB Bikepacking Set Up | Traws Eryri Pt.2

In the second of the mini series, we continue our bikepacking journey in Wales, following Traws Eryri from Barmouth.
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[@Mark-pk1fm]

100% agree to go at your own pace 👍🏼 on climbs makes a lot of sense.

[@thewelshwonder1965]

Unless the slower climber gets a mechanical or worse, hurt themselves and you don’t know about it

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

@@thewelshwonder1965 I guess they could call you if they have phone signal

[@stevengeorge5605]

I agree with riding at your own pace is best. 🙂

[@johnmcnulty1129]

Great scenery Jools & no puncture or mech problems ! Happy chickens :) When you see Katie the mountain goat again, think she said she's off to the Pyrenees soon. Recommend a "beastie" 10K climb she can try, just to the east of the Tourmalet, Col De Beyrede. That'll have the mountain goat huffin & puffin ! Hope the Universe & cycling gods watch over you & Laura, maybe they can have a word with the midges, to go............ ☀️ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@lukerider]

Hello Juliet... I can recommend using Vicks Vapor Rub to repel the midges! It's a natural and strong smell. Put some around the back of your neck and your ankles. No risk of spilling any liquid either 👍👍

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Really! That’s a new one for me. Worth trying for sure

[@BokorRider]

a smokey camp fire gets rid of Scottish midges alternatively light up a cigarette ..dont know if it will work in Wales but it worked in the 80's in Scotland..I was not a smoker but the adults were .... yes ride your own pace great idea

[@teuluPaul]

Nuclear power station... Not Hydroelectric. It is being decommissioned, and (I think) it will be buried in slate as this is cheaper than properly decommissioning it :(

[@sandgroper1970]

Hey why not have a sugar fix after a climb, you have expended a fair amount of energy going up hill. Dentists etc probably would not agree .

[@vermilionink]

As long as all riders are at peace with going at their own pace, and there's no feeling of shame or blame for being slower, it makes a lot of sense! It's just important to remember to let your slower friends also have a break at the meetup point. (My least favorite thing is catching up with a fast group, and they've all been resting and recovering but once the slow group arrives they immediately want to push off again.)

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Absolutely! We have all been that person at some point

[@pettermyris3462]

Keto lowcarb ..! Read about it …Chris Froome have done it I live on keto diet ..I am cycling…maybe 2000 kilometers at the week

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

It’s not for me but each to their own

[@pettermyris3462]

@@JulietElliottsChannel smiles it’s not 2000 kilometers but 200 ,right should be right …I can understand that’s nothing for you …but Les carbs it’s good for your health…

[@JohnRichardson-v2l]

Its really nice when you can't be arsed innit.... 'Ull' east yorkshire.

[@misterrob3513]

Very roughly for Welsh pronunciation f = v ff = f d = d dd = th Obviously it's more subtle than that but that should get you by

[@richardharris8538]

What about "ll"? (I remember many years ago asking a Welsh lady for directions to Llanelli, and the way she pronounced it was so incredibly beautiful).

[@bromptinowner763]

Own pace is best Jules! Whether it's cycling,walking or --- whatever, own pace

[@misterpaultje]

Are you sure you're in Wales, because I haven't seen a single sheep ?😜

[@Straitjacket808]

Just found your fantastic channel Juliet. Love your vibe. Enjoying it.

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Yay! Thank you!

[@JamesStevens-kj5yb]

Fond memories of cody y brenin, used to mountain bike there 20 years ago before the visitor centre was built, thanks for sharing this, great energy as always Juliet... 😊

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

my pleasure, glad you enjoyed it

[@davejenkins8013]

Glad i watched this, going on Monday and i will be taking midge repellant , great video, very informative 👍

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

have a great time. It's such a lovely route

[@overthetarget9401]

I'm totally fine with riding my own pace, as long as I'm faster. 😃😄

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Haha, same here 😂

[@DanAnderssonOksman]

Trousers Innit?

[@arndtbc]

Which bike was the right bike for this trip, Gravel or Mountain?

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

For me, gravel. Laura said she’d rather have been on a gravel bike because of all the road sections

[@bubbaluv500]

It's lovely up there. Your so lucky to get no people, result.

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

totally. Peace and quiet. Bliss!

[@Incaensio]

I agree to meet at the top

[@Francesco_M.]

Me and my old broom of a dad, that's how we do it: he's going ahead of me setting his own pace which evidently it is going to be _unhurried_ and me, I'm staying behind adjusting mine to his. At any point, we're going up together ! I'm onto the next episode already, I want to see where this is going to end up the two of you eh ! Big guts has she to even attempt wild swimming there, I'm with you Juliet on this one, I would have stayed put too. =]

[@alexanderlawson1649]

I hope you're midge repellent did not contain Deet, the stuff I use, 50% Deet will melt holes in expensive waterproof jackets.

[@jasonperry9556]

Any chance you could publish your GPX of the route as the scenery looks fantastic.

[@Cyberjenne]

Pro tip for such adventures: create a profile on your bike computer and leave out speed + average and just enjoy the ride at your pace. Then you won't feel preasure by numbers in your head. You can look it up afterwards... I found it made me much more relaxed and I'm able to take in the environment better. 😉

[@JDanielFerreira]

Fabulous 👌

[@GrahamAtDesk]

That was a really useful overview of what the trail's like, thank you! I also love a campsite when bikepacking (can't beat a shower at the end of a long day). And a pub. 🙂 I've done a fair bit of bikepacking in groups, and despite a strong preference in those groups for riding together socially, climbing at your own pace seems to be a pretty unanimous preference! 💯

[@ravenwing8842]

Totally agree Juliet. Ride at your own pace otherwise it’s stressful❤

[@stuartdilts2729]

It's nice to go your own pace, especially if you are usually the slow one like me. Although if it's a short one, it's kinda fun to try and keep up.

[@richspinks3662]

😂 phonetically its roughly Trowse - fun - eth.

[@lazlo2511]

You got to do this again but with a time frame goal. Gravel bike for the win.👍🏻

[@alanbenham4139]

Not weird. Just the best option for both you in terms of fitness & gearing.

[@JohnRichardson-v2l]

Speed bump..... 'Ull' east yorkshire.

[@alicat749]

I got a fine mesh bag thingy that you put over your head to keep the midges off. Works well but Dose make drinking your sneaky can of beer awkward.

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

I have a midge hat - should have taken it!

[@Colleenann61]

I think it depends on if you are the strong climber or the not so strong climber. If I am the strong climber, then I am totally fine with going my pace up the climb and waiting at the top. If I’m the not so strong climber, I find myself feeling that I have to go harder so the stronger person isn’t waiting too long (even though I have absolutely no problem waiting when I’m the stronger climber…why is that?). I also feel like I shouldn’t stop until I’m at the top. I’m trying to get over that, but it’s tricky.

gravel doesn't have good geometry for climbs it is also limited by tire clearance

[@patdoherty901]

Hav u done the Pennine Bridleway 85% proper off road and 170 miles love to see vids on that.. 👍

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

I haven't but I would love to!

[@ffbumblebee]

It's a beautiful place Cody y Brenin. We had our honeymoon there 🙂

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

how lovely!

for climbs you need to have technique

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Yeah I literally started riding the day before yesterday so I have no idea about any of this 🙄

[@wsbygt]

M o r n i n g !

[@adamvancleave8961]

I'm gonna type to sound how you talk...😊 being in your happy place is what itz ull a bought... 😂 ilove et... the music you pick for the video, is it what you listen to whilst you ride?

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

I don't really listen to music riding unless I'm racing an ultra! I actually usually listen to audiobooks

[@adamvancleave8961]

@@JulietElliottsChannel I like the tunes you pick...:) the places you ride are so beautiful as well...

[@adamvancleave8961]

@@JulietElliottsChannel have you ever read the book titled black elk speaks? You won't be able to stop once you start...

[@celticmyrddin]

The big grey box on the lake of Trawsfynydd is a former nuclear power station and the water from the reservoir was used to coolthe reactor!

[@Paul9]

Being glow in the dark increases safety riding at night. 😉

[@rickh.9543]

I would not have gone for a swim myself… hope Laura is ok. 😢

[@ecopennylife]

That was cruel making Laura ride through the puddle to check the water depth 😹

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

haha, she is very easy going and doesn't mind one bit : )

[@lauragriffithsoutdoors]

Can't keep me out of a puddle 😅

[@ecopennylife]

@@lauragriffithsoutdoors 😜