BIKEPACKING THE GREAT BRITISH DIVIDE - THIS IS WALES [PART 3/4]

[@KeepSmilingAdventures]

Well well well i guess it time for wales as the saying goes "wales never fails" and it certainly didn't. The adventure continues, We are over half way now of the gb divide. Thanks for joining me on another adventure, this is wales enjoy 🚵‍♂ Follow the route here - www.komoot.com/collection/1971802/-gb-divide-reversed Second channel for extra content here - youtube.com/@morekeepsmilingadventures

[@edwardgurhy100]

I had a day like that on Friday (just gone) - mid Wales -but going East to West, from Rhayader around Claerwen dam / reservoir, over to LLangurig. Trans Cambrian - which I think you have done a couple of times. What a miserable, miserable day it was, but the things that amazes me Josh, is that you are able to keep filming and also wild camping. (I managed just 2 photos all day!) Due to the piercing cold and driving rain I very nearly gave up. It is more than a little inspiring to watch your adventures in all weathers. 40mm tyres, wet gloves, river crossings, head winds, damp clothes, cold food, mechanical issues, Welsh endless hills....WoW!

[@alethearobinson8132]

Thanks for keeping it real. Bikes have their days, but you kept at it in good spirits. Worth it for the birds singing you awake in the morning.

[@andyacourt9032]

Thanks

[@KeepSmilingAdventures]

Thank you Andy :D

[@andyacourt9032]

I really enjoy your vids but worry about your diet, how do you do it on so little. Im attemting the HT550 at the end of april and Im planning on eating a lot more that you. Anyway keep up the good work.

[@dalj4362]

That's dedication to go back home and grab another bike and continue. Congrats on the 10k you've earned it.😉👍

[@KeepSmilingAdventures]

Just in time for the weather to turn too I 😂. Cheers mate doesn't feel that long ago was hitting the 1k mark

[@martynjones7824]

Sir, you are one hell of a brilliant film maker ! Music, editing, camera work, the lot. And to top it off, absolutely superb subject matter. Looking forward to the next episode and thank you for all the graft you put in.👍

[@KeepSmilingAdventures]

glad you enjoy it, Thanks :D

[@adams2583]

Cracking content as usual, eagerly awaiting ep4!

[@АлёнаНосенко-д7к]

ya man! there is nothing better than two wheels!!

[@JSC131]

Fantastic effort well done my country is quite tough but beautiful great content what a challenge.

[@pmcmpc]

Besides general perseverance, this video teaches us that Ti bikes look awesome with tan wall tires.

[@leedavies839]

I am loving your channel, this is the best video yet. I love how motivated you are . Keep all the good work.

[@TheDaveswift]

Minimal gear and wild camping, how the hell do you keep going in such bad weather? I find your adventures genuinely inspiring and i can't wait for the next installment. 😄

[@TheCoopsvids]

Grim as owt mate above n beyond for our viewing pleasure ..well done 👍🏻🚴

[@nicjones4417]

Love your channel and adventures, especially in Wales ❤ Welsh cakes are actually really scrummy straight off the griddle or just cooled, but I agree with you ' totally underwhelming out of a packet. A good rich Bara brith with salty Welsh butter nearly as thick as the slice is my fave for winter adventure snacks, impossible soon as things warm up 😆

[@Alvio64]

Can you do a video about how you plan your trips? Route planning etc

[@markbench8721]

Did you follow Offa's Dyke on this section. I've walked it loved every minute.

[@SCOTTISH-ACE]

God that looked absolutely brutal well done to keep on goin likes all off your vids aye seen this one of Wales looked the most brutal ride goin .... keep up the good work

[@FIVE-FOOTLyth]

Hey Josh! Looked so beautiful at the start in that snow. I don't get to Wales very often, and never on a bike - it does look good though, even in the rain. Your face was a picture eating those Welsh cakes 😂

[@rossmax767]

Don’t know how you do it with no hot meals or coffee. Chapeau to you sir!!!!!

[@nissan300bhp]

Those Welsh cakes, underwhelming !!! how dare you , lol , those are bloody lovely . being from south wales , always love those welsh cakes

[@dogsdangelies1]

Seriously Welsh cakes are the very best ! Great ride snack.

[@KeepSmilingAdventures]

i woke up in the middle of night and staring eating them again :D

[@matthewcoates6043]

Welsh cakes rock. Shop bought aren't the best. Home made with a sprinkling of sugar or with some butter are a much better option than the dry shop ones. Another great video

[@dalem1140]

Just want you yo know that these vids are awesome. Just dont know how you manage to grind out all them miles in the pissing down rain and snow! Day after Day! 👏👌👍

[@davidedwards4676]

Absolutely fantastic Josh, the way u edit the video and the ultra ride distance is amazing. Welldone, can't wait for the next one. 😊

[@xBenjourx]

Loved the video, less the Welsh slandering! 😂😂 I get Machynlleth is a tricky one but to base your view of Welsh Cakes on shop bought ones is down right disgraceful! 😅 Loved it all the same.

[@francisday3187]

New subscriber. Love this video and your others too. Keep biking and smiling. 😊

[@julietteprouse8878]

Thanks so much for your fabulous videos. My husband and I planned to do the South UK and Welsh sections of the GB Divide last summer but had to postpone because of the airline issues (we live in Canada). We'll be back. I love all your videos - thanks for all the posts. Two cooments: eat more veggies(!!!???) and I'd love to know some tips for camping and the subsequent packing up after days and days of rain. Keep smiling!!!

[@WiltshireMan]

More Epicness Josh, yes Wales has lots of up's and downs. I've done a fair amount of riding there but found it easy going as I was on my motorbike :) I have yet to cycle in Wales!!

[@uniperp]

Fantastic video again. Its amazing how you keep going in the face of multiple set-backs and still manage to keep up the quality of the filming and the engaging content.👍 The route looks great,albeit especially hard at this time of year. Seeing your contagious positivity getting you through such brutal conditions is amazing. Hope the final part gives you a break.😂 Can't wait to watch it.👍😎

[@r.davies2702]

Fair play, you could've edited it in a way to show that you'd fixed it trailside. But to show that you'd gone home, sorted it out, then travelled back 😳, just shows how committed you are. Legend 💪

[@jamiewhiting1754]

Great video again that looked and felt brutal well played 👏🏼👏🏼

[@CirrusRC]

Kudos, that looked a real slog in that weather. Hope the ankle is ok. Stay strong.

[@frankfazio]

Tough guy! Wet and windy and you chug along...

[@mybikeandme]

Would be great to have an updated shakedown of all your gear, I would love to know what sleeping bag you use to keep you warm whilst bikepacking

[@GrahamFootBicycleLover]

Thanks as always Josh, I've been waiting for this chapter, the snow shots are amazing, can't imagine your drone batteries lasted long. lol How you rode on those tyres I have no idea, you know me, I'm a lover of 4" of rubber. I'm finally back on the bike so this is just what I need boy. Thanks

[@bigbenji6]

Chapeau. You one hard ********

[@kevindean9613]

Why don't you buy a job lot of Gingters & freeze them , Iceland are quite cheap , I get High five energy bars from Wiggle at nearly half price in bulk .My heart sank when you broke your mech , good for you for keeping on . I can see you getting a Rohloff ;)

[@johnpagan2382]

Awesome Josh

[@cymarin3d511]

Great scenic shots! And I guess that is one way to unfreeze a rear mech 😆

[@reluctantfellrunner]

Epic adventure. First time watching. Best wishes.

[@stuartguy4479]

What a way to start the Welsh leg riding on my home roads around the English/Welsh border, understand why you went home to swap bikes although there’s lots of decent bike shops in the area and even one in Shotton on the Welsh side that fixed Sean Conways bike when he was doing his round the UK triathlon. Great video as usual

[@crapimk1552]

😂I called it, urinary deicing, works a treat Another great vid 👍

[@TerraVenture]

Great series, thoroughly enjoyed the journey. Keep up the great work 👍. This was a tough one. Well done keeping going.

[@JeremyLawrence-imajez]

It's pronounced Machynlleth. ;)

[@antoniogoncalves3194]

Loving this adventure!! Great content. Whats that green jacket you're wearing?

[@davedoors2686]

Great to watch your trips, these have inspired me to do another this year, if we can get the trains sorted (which seems harder than the actual ride) Have you had any experience of taking a bike on a train dismantled in a bag? seems the only option 🤥

[@m1les7]

Wow you’re doing amazing!! Do you where waterproof socks ?! When you’re walking through deep water and then still have miles to go, how do you keep your feet warm in very low temperatures?!! Fair play 💪💪🏁🏁🏁😱😱

[@leestephenson4083]

Which drone do you use on the trips? Also do you have an art to making sure you don’t get the inside of the tent to wet.

[@vinceboyle5063]

Surely you must have been freezing especially walking through the river your feet must have turned to ice yet no complaints? No saddle soreness? And how do you keep going all day, day after day? You must be soaked at the end of the day and then have to put wet clothes back on. Some serious Epic cred here.

[@thebikepackingadventurer]

Not a great start to this section with a mechanical that big, but as always you are dedicated to finish. Crossing wales in winter is tough so hat off to you for doing this trip in winter. Much tougher than I 😂🫵🏻💪🏻

[@KeepSmilingAdventures]

i like snow more than i like rain thats for sure 😂

[@thebikepackingadventurer]

@@KeepSmilingAdventures same. Rain is the worst weather. Cold is fine but wet horrible. I’ve done many years of downhill riding in wales and I could count on one hand the dry uplift days I’ve had 😂💦

[@thehairybikepackers8131]

Another great video josh. How do you deal with packing up a wet tent… it’s one of the things I hate the most.

[@KeepSmilingAdventures]

i just give it a good shake and separate the inner and outer before putting it away, and carry a little micro towel. if it's dry in the day and i'm going to be stopped for a while i will sometimes try and dry the outer.

[@odetocycling]

Kudos for getting through all that cold and rain. Are you never tempted to pop into a cafe or pub for a hot meal?

[@KeepSmilingAdventures]

Not really, i really don't enjoy being in cafes/pubs

[@g.w.debruijn4904]

Never considered a Rohloff? You make so many beautifull trips. A Rohloff will pay all your maintanance back in no time. A little weight penalty will not stop you. All the best !!

[@KeepSmilingAdventures]

I break a rear mech every now and again £1200 is just not worth it for me. Last time I looked at them the whole using them with drop bars looked more hassle than it's worth. Nice bits of kit but just not right for me.

[@g.w.debruijn4904]

​@@KeepSmilingAdventuresusing sram shifters is more expensive indeed. But on flat bars you have a different shifter. They shift even better. I know its a lot of money but so are the derraillair, sprocket and chains (every 5000 km new sprocket and chains at least). The Rohloff is always cheaper in the long end. And more maintanance and everiment friendly. . Good luck anyway and i enjoy your video's .

[@robinrai4973]

@@KeepSmilingAdventures Advent X was like £70 on sale for the whole thing, and cassettes were a tenner!

[@Gipfelstuermerle]

💪💪💪

[@greg4712]

Hi Josh, awesome video! Just curious if you sleep on a mattress? Also, do you shower along the way? Thanks!:)

[@JeremyLawrence-imajez]

I love Welsh Cakes, but I avoid the ones you bought. Not really sure any packaged ones are worth buying. Best eaten fresh and they should be very lightly cooked and pale so they are not dry. I was wondering how you stayed dry in that constant rain and wasn't surprised to find your waterproof gloves were not waterproof by the end. From my own and other's experiences, I'm beginning to think there's no such thing as a waterproof cycling glove. I seem to recall @KatieKookaburra bought some marigold washing up gloves when riding All Points North last year. Not sure how you stayed warm in those unrelenting condition. Just above freezing and wet is far worse than below freezing.

[@bivibikebaggins]

Hi if you dont mind could you give you budget for thsi ride.. :)

[@bigbenji6]

Geraint Thomas loves Welsh cakes!

[@franka.gundersen3177]

New saying... Wales, where my bike fails 😜👍

[@Jimbo_LB]

So jealous. Work always seems to get in the way for me. Perhaps a change of career

[@danfresca8033]

Welsh cakes way better toasted with butter on

[@JK-wl5bx]

Typical Welsh weather you had there butty

[@peelman12345]

And you do this for fun???