Muddy Bike Ride + Photography. Being content when the weather is against you

[@jonathanmellish4439]

Bless you Sandy for encouraging us all to get out into the countryside.

[@campfire52]

You are spot on Sandy, you should not spend your whole life waiting for better things to come. You should focus on what is available in the present and participate in what you have available right in front of you in the present. Don't wish things were better, make them better. Thank you for sharing some very inspiring thoughts my friend. Your bike ride was beautiful, you turned an average day with not so great of weather into an exceptional day by just making the decision to hop on your bike and "embrace the suck." And you made our day better too by sharing your experience. Very nice photos you captured too. Take care my friend, I will see you on the next one.

[@WiltshireMan]

Yes Terry, I go along with that. It turned out to be a Great day despite being a cold dreary damp November day:)

[@peterking3563]

Another classy video with classy words of wisdom, with a not so classy little tumble. You could have edited the tumble but you didn't. That's what makes your video's so watchable . Thanks for sharing your adventures, and take care.

[@WiltshireMan]

It was all part of the ride Peter, the first tumble I took a few weeks back I didn't have the camera rolling. I laid out on the ground for a bit more time and there certainly wasn't no laughter then! Still life is not without risk

[@DDan61]

100% correct! Wisdom comes from experience and errors, too bad the young don't listen or we would be 100 years further than current day. Stay SAFE and Healthy!!

[@WiltshireMan]

Mistakes are an important part of the learning process Dan

[@jameswalksinhistory3848]

Totally enjoyed this-Thank you Sandy 👍👍

[@pauledwards499]

I couldn't agree more Sandy. Be happy with what you have and have what you can afford is my motto for a happy life. Too many people have to have the best car in the work's car park, go on the best holiday to show off on social media, eat in the poshest restaurants so they can boast of facebook, always seeking approval from others while struggling to pay the bills because they've spent too much on pretentious, shallow stuff. Some nice photo's there, the last one is an absolute belter!

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Paul, I'm glad I don't fall into that trap, the older you get I think the more most of us can see life for what it is. True value and wealth is more than possessions and money

[@georgehowell9759]

You are right Sandy, contentment surpasses riches.

[@chrisjackson8757]

Come what May and love it! Isn’t that right Sandy. The older I get the more I realize that the only thing I truly have in my control is my attitude. Life will happen the good and the bad and to get through both we need to be content and enjoy the ride God has given us.

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Chris, that makes a lot of sense to me, we can control our attitude and move into a realm of being thankful but as you say life will happen around us.

[@no_excuses]

Wise words Sandy, living in the present is a good mindset that is sometimes forgotten in today's society. I think spending time in nature helps us appreciate how lucky we are to experience the changing seasons and the warmth of the sun. ☀ 🌈🍁

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Kerri, I am glad I live where I do as we have such changeable seasons to experience

[@TheSkskitey]

Nice muddy ride Sandy , lucky only a soft fall . That happened to me once on a bike ride , while waiting for my wife to catch up i stopped on the side of the cycleway put my foot down and like you there was a hole and over i went , the wife couldn't stop laughing :-)

[@mikeainsworth5840]

Hi Sandy, thanks once more for a great and thought provoking Vlog. I've lived in a SN postcode for over 33 years and your wonderful cinematography is showing me places i have never seen in all those years. Thank you

[@SimonBrowneNZ]

May I remind you Sandy, that you are recovering from a serious fall. And what a wonderful experience you provide to us; rolling scenery and stunning photographs. It must take you a considerable amount of time and effort to stop your bike set up the camera take the shot and then you have to edit the whole thing. Thank you very much; the results, from our perspective are extraordinary. What a generous, talented gentleman you are.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Simon, It does take some effort and time to produce a worthwhile video but I do enjoy the process. This was just an 18 mile ride and something that would normally take around 2 to 3 hours to complete, but the whole process including filming and editing probably took around 14 hours to produce a 13 minute video:)

[@King_Bob_The_Third]

Happy to hear you are doing better and thank you for taking the time to film your ride. The scenery is gorgeous. Take care of yourself.🖖

[@pootlingalong8928]

Wise words. I ask for little more than to slowly cycle along country lanes in search of a patch of ground with a view I can sit down upon and brew up a coffee or hot chocolate on my tiny camp stove. Getting out into the air and space is everything to me and my little Brompton 3 speed bike is a dear companion to me on my forays. You can keep your jewels and money and expensive clothes and cars.

[@WiltshireMan]

This is where the treasure is:) Spot on. The Brompton is a lovely little bike, it rides faster than my Bootzipper but won't cope with the rough terrain. I'll do a Brompton ride again soon

[@colinwellman9480]

Spot on! After days and days being stuck in due to crazy high winds and torrential rain I finally got out for a ride today. I can't explain the feeling of well being it gave me. Fallen trees and flooded tracks, just another example of the power of mother nature. I did get soaked on my way back but boy was it worth it. Safe cycling and thanks for the video.

[@daveunsworth9931]

Some lovely tracks to ride up your way, and the way this weather has been its nice to get 5minutes of dry weather to get outside. Thanks for the video.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks for watching Dave

[@andrewonmyway8184]

Great vid. Boy was it muddy there. You are lucky to have so many places to cycle up there! Keep up the great work!

[@Nigellagirl99]

Such wise words along a beautiful ride ! So enjoyable 🌞🌱🚴🏻‍♀️

[@marcuskiritsis2076]

Right that’s it, you definitely need a stunt double. TWICE !?! Sandy you must look after yourself there is only one of you and your a national treasure. Please be careful 👍😊♥️♥️♥️

[@WiltshireMan]

Luckily I was unhurt this time Marcus. The first fall was quite bad, the chalk was very unforgiving, a bit like concrete and I broke. Fixing up quite well now, just aches a bit but the cracking noises from my ribs when I breath and move have now stopped

[@marcuskiritsis2076]

@@WiltshireMan thank goodness your feeling better sandy ♥️♥️♥️

[@michaelcase8574]

Glad you're back on the bike. Falls are there to keep us humble my friend. Lovely Fall colors.

[@WiltshireMan]

They certainly do that Michael :)

[@strikemehandsome]

I don't think I've ever felt content. I've never settled, always wanting to move on. Searching and exploring seem important to me! Maybe one day I'll feel powerful, who knows? In the mean time keep making the videos your an inspiration. Thankyou 👍

[@WiltshireMan]

Being content doesn't mean you just stay where you are in life. Be content with a little, be content with a lot, be content with your lot. If going out, searching and exploring and doing brings you fulfilment, happiness then be content with that:)

[@JC-sl4hk]

Hi Sandy. Another leisurely ride through the beautiful Wiltshire countryside. You never disappoint us. Gosh you picked a muddy track part way through your ride 😄. I thought we might see some fancy footwork at one point as we could hear your boots squelching in the mud. At least you didn’t have wet feet this time 👍👍. I think the weather played into your hands again, love the photo of the oak trees against the dark sky. Hope your ribs don’t give you gyp after your inelegant tumble lol. Blame it on the viewer 😄😄. Take care, stay safe, well and happy. Judy🇨🇦

[@WiltshireMan]

All good on the ribs front Judy, luckily the fall was a gentle one, I blame it on uneven ground. Although it didn't look it, it was a chilly ride when the sun went in. Winter is just around the corner

[@KevinCullen]

Nice to see you back on the bicycle. We cycle as fast as we are willing to crash. Glad you didn't get hurt this time

[@WiltshireMan]

Hahaa it was a sort landing on grass thankfully. I just hope I don't fall off my motorbike

[@DanOpdal]

Thank you for sharing your adventure! You really know how to have a good time, Sandy. Cheers!

[@WiltshireMan]

Fun is often found in the simple things Dan

[@mooseyrambling5838]

Life is to be enjoyed and not regretted, we all have some regrets I'm sure but in the whole, remember there is always some one far worse off than you. Try to be positive in all you do and with all you meet and you will be amazed at what will come your way ! Great Video as always Sandy, Regards Moose

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Moose, there will be inevitable mistakes made by everyone, it's just the way it is, maybe we will learn from them as time goes by

[@lindacharles6581]

So glad to see another vlog Sandy, you have so much wisdom and understanding. You are also absolutely right in your philosophy of life. I enjoy your posts and always look forward to watching them. It gives me pleasure knowing that there are people like you in the world and especially our country.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Linda thats very kind of you to say. I'm sure there are many others too, like your good self :)

[@tricountyautomotive9246]

Nice video Sandy! It’s hard for me to be content seeing your country paths zig zagging through a beautiful countryside. We have corn and bean fields everywhere with almost no trees and just gravels roads going in straight square miles. But that’s not a good excuse I know😁 I enjoy your calm approach to your videos

[@WiltshireMan]

There's pro's and con's to every landscape, fortunate to have a bit of variety close by but no mountains nearby. I would like to see the mountains again:)

[@BrianthatiscalledBrian]

Thank you for everything you do on your channel, Sandy. I really appreciate it. 👍🙂🚴‍♂️

[@Gunslinger-1962-martin]

All in All Sandy your Content And the Content you photographed is very well worth the effort Good Content 🤔🚲👌👍

[@WiltshireMan]

I always try to make something worth watching Martin:) I do enjoy making my little films

[@davebarney3369]

I’ve always thought people who want to live in Australia won’t find happiness. It’s pretty similar to here except sunnier! Being happy is a mindset. Also, health before wealth every time

[@simonbragg5888]

So true Sandy. It is indeed amazing what you see when you are on a bike journey that you miss seeing on the same journey in a car. The same journey can feel like a whole different world on a bike. 😊

[@WiltshireMan]

Two wheels seem to make a journey an Adventure Simon:)

[@simonbragg5888]

@@WiltshireMan Absolutely and the first thing you discover on that adventure is that there are hills in places you were not previously aware of. Usually of the uphill variety 😂.

[@smithersjones3018]

I have plenty of empathy for you mate. I came off my bike about 18 months ago and knocked myself about. knocked my confidence a bit, too. It's amazing how something of nothing can catch you out. I'm the same age as yourself, and it's obvious you dont heal as quickly as you age. Anyway, I always enjoy your video's and hope your back to full strength soon. Cheers

[@WiltshireMan]

Yes I have to say my confidence did take a knock too. I was lucky to have only bust a rib or two as the first crash was at speed onto hard compacted chalk

[@silktvPDR1]

After being at the Mother in Laws funeral today your words struck such a cord thank you Sandy 😊 🙏

[@WiltshireMan]

Sorry to hear you have lost a family member Paul.

[@davidphelps7763]

The joy is in the journey!!

[@WiltshireMan]

This is very true:)

[@garynipp5415]

On top of everything you do, and do so well , you have become quite a philosopher.

[@WiltshireMan]

It's just an age thing Gary, I must be getting old:)

[@paulgoldsworthy5971]

Well done sandy spot on video 👍👍👍

[@colinpearce7079]

Hi Sandy,can I just say,I think you’re right about being happy & content with your lot,I feel the same about when I’m outside especially on my bike I do not wish for more,the pleasure I get from finding a spot to brew up a cuppa money cannot buy,at Colin P.👍

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Colin, it is always the simple things that are the best and often times they are very cheap and easy to do

[@grantperry8195]

Your cycle rides always raise my spirits - thank you.

[@andrewrawlance6651]

Great pictures many thanks for sharing the bike ride with us all. Best Wishes. Andrew.

[@joeschenk8400]

I like this Sandy as a philosopher! The autumn scenery is very impressive and I am glad your ribs are healing. For my friends and myself, any muddy trail becomes MUDVILLE, which we know from the American poem Casey at the Bat. Mudville is to be avoided!

[@WiltshireMan]

I have thought like this for many years Joe, but don't always put it into practice. Getting better as I get older

[@michaelfinn1317]

Lovely video as usual. You’re privileged to have such great cycling options, bridle ways and such. I just love my local canals. Very muddy last week, super enjoyable and I was tired afterwards as I’m seventy. You’re super great on the photography, I don’t fall off my bike 😅.

[@WiltshireMan]

I will have to learn not to fall of Michael, thats not such fun but the rest of the journey was great. Glad you liked the photo's

[@memybikeni9931]

Nice one Sandy, yore right in a lot of ways about what you have got or haven’t. Sometimes all I crave is a bit of ‘me’ time, not asking much, but it’s one of the hardest things to come by.

[@WiltshireMan]

I found that often the wanting of something gave more satisfaction than finally having it. When I was younger I fell for the trap often, always buying this new thing, but have noticed that the older I get the less I seem to want. The irony of it is that as the KZbin channel has grown, companies now contact me to give me stuff:)

[@colinmcnally5931]

Lovely video Sandy. I used to work on the next door farm (Colleymore Farm) Next to Ashen Copse Farm. Lovely part of the countryside. I went for a nice ride on Friday. Nice and sunny on the way out. Started to rain on my return and got a good soaking but it was really great!! Hydrated Oxygen is far more powerful than just oxygen!! Even engines run better when the air is moist!!

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Colin thats quite true, my Royal Enfield runs better in the cold and damp. I think Adam Twine used to farm Colleymore. I know Adam fairly well

[@colinmcnally5931]

I worked for his Father George Twine all those years ago when I was a young man. Adam is a lovely man. Not sure but I thought he still farms there. Not seen him for a few years now though!@@WiltshireMan

[@Gettinglostwithlea]

What a wonderful, inspirational video, just what I needed to hear today as someone who haven’t been on a bike for many years. I have recently took it up again and discovering a new found enjoyment. Although I go is at a very slow pace the hills are alive and scary 😂 ( at the moment ) I appreciate your share and very wise words ❤

[@WiltshireMan]

Welldone for getting back on the bike, it is a great way to explore and get exercise

[@tombrown7167]

Spot on Sandy being out is just enough sometimes what ever the weather keeping it simple is also bonus at times being able to get out is priceless keep it up for all of us to enjoy 👍👍👍👍

[@BeercanBushcraft]

Nice one mate 👍 Stunning scenery . Totally agree with your sentiments 🙏🏻 ❤️ Lots of love to you and yours 👍 🍻

[@norfolknomad]

Hey Sandy. Glad you’re well. Your photographs are beautiful. There aren’t many people that can transform a bleak and baron landscape into such lovely photographs. All you need to do now is practice not falling off a push bike🚲😂😀👍.

[@WiltshireMan]

Hahaa yes the falling off is something I don't want to do too often

[@5dTraveller]

You're absolutely right Sandy. I'm off to Cornwall from The Highlands in a few weeks on my Bullet 500. I know it'll take days and I'm going to get cold, probably often wet and spend a lot of time riding in the dark but I intend to enjoy every mile of it. Cheers, Mick

Glad you feeling berrer, mate; budget for six to eight weeks before you feel 100%. It'll be worth it! Lovely pictures - thanks!

[@neilwilkinson5415]

Some lovely photos there Sandy. Sometimes you just have to get out and enjoy your surroundings. Thanks for the film.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thats right Neil, just get out there:)

[@dooley-ch]

Some great insights into life. Shaw once said: "Youth is wasted on the young" and it is only now as head into my 60s that I truly understand what it means.

[@WiltshireMan]

Same here, things definitely inprove (In some ways ) as we get older :)

[@susanlambert8164]

Dispite the weather some lovely photos. Wise words Sandy I always say it is what it is except and carry on, especially when I'm in the middle of the horse field collect muck and the heavens open up😅 it is what it is job needs doing so carry on😅 love your videos always something new and beautiful filmed👍

[@WiltshireMan]

Thats a good way to look at that type of job Susan. Horses and ponies do it by the barrow load:)

[@Micky-74-v6f]

Was all worth it for that one great photo! Some stunning cloud formations and rainbows out at the moment and firey sunsets.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Micky I think the last photo was quite nice, I had to wait a bit for the sun to burst through the clouds

[@fractalvision120]

All about the simple things in life 👍

[@3goldfinger]

You sure know how to make people feel guilty. Another great time-lapse video. I think I have a bike that needs to be fixed, some new spokes. But first, I'm going in for a P operation in 2 days, so will be out of action for a few months. Time to fix the bike.

[@WiltshireMan]

First get yourself fixed then fix that bike:)

[@GOBBYBOY333]

A grand wee video Sandy, you live in a beautiful part of our fair land. I'm with you on your philosophy of life, as we are really only here in the moment, you can plan for the future but you have no real control over it. Good to see you out on one of your varied cycles again and as always, thanks for sharing with us. ATB Big Dave Scotland

[@WiltshireMan]

Yes Dave thats quite true, we can plan for the future but we can't control it:)

[@AndrewHHems1969]

Having had sensory overload, these last days, I'm going into my local wood tomorrow, but this was perfect prep for me. Lovely, thanks Sandy 🙏😊

[@WiltshireMan]

Nice one Andy, where is your local woodland these days?

[@AndrewHHems1969]

@@WiltshireMan it's called Seven Alley Wood, on the Hull to Withernsea line, just after the old Southcoates railway station

[@AndrewHHems1969]

@@WiltshireMan disused-stations.org.uk/s/southcoates/index.shtml

[@Watty101]

I walked that section of the D'Arcy Dalton way recently - lovely unspoilt countryside and deafening silence 👍

[@WiltshireMan]

Yes it is a lovely walk along there. Here's a video when I actually walked the whole D'Arcy Doulton way: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYqtmaKan653gqssi=jnF83LEUlGMJyEVZ

[@garphykeks]

Wise words bro🧐 Nowt like getting out on the bike to clear the fog of life.... Hope you and Mandy are well👍KTF🙏

[@WiltshireMan]

All well thanks Marty, It was good to get out for a chilly ride, it blew the cobwebs away:)

[@welshrambler1893]

That was a very restful video Sandy but full of positive messages and countryside beauty is often close to home but do we see it. You may have to go out in disguise soon as the fan base grows. Pleased to hear your ribs have healed. Regards Keith

[@WiltshireMan]

I get spotted quite a lot these days Keith, all the fame but none of the fortune:)

[@welshrambler1893]

@@WiltshireMan Your fortunes your positive attitude to life Sandy 😀

[@AtomP-l6s]

Well done Sandy. Dave B Thailand

[@TheRamblingsofBry]

These bike rides!!!! I sit here gripping hold of my chair, waiting for another fall, and away you go, splat haha.....!!!!! 18 miles is 'short'? Phew.... Nice to see a dry day, with nothing but you and your thoughts.....

[@WiltshireMan]

Hahaa luckily it was just a tumble onto the soft grass Bry. I think there was a hole on the ground that my foot went into. Luckily only shaken and not stirred:)

[@Johnnybimble]

Wise words Sandy

[@simonwiltshire]

I totaly agree with you sandy, you have to be thankfull and happy with what you have, being content and happy is a state of mind not a material thing or a place you have to look within yourself to find it. With the hustle and bustle of everyday life sometimes it's hard to see thanks for reminding us to slow down and take it easy,

[@WiltshireMan]

It's always nice to step back and slow down to a much slower pace, that way you will see more and achieve more. I have a slogan I wrote on my workshop wall that I put there to remind me to always work slow. "To work fast you have to work slow". Work fast and your going to make mistakes, work slow and it's less likely to happen

[@techguy9023]

I admire you getting back out on the bike but maybe you should give it a few weeks to heal. Make sure things are better. Another tent camp with the usual steak and friends? Give the bike a rest for now. Started worrying about wildfires here. Very dry. Some still being fought. Hoping for rain by the weekend. Good luck

[@andyml1]

So pleased you’re out cycling again….take care. 👍👍👍

[@TacBlades]

Great video, I used to have a photography business with large canons and hassleblads etc and when people asked what my best camera was it was a small Sony pocket camera, because it was always in my pocket ready to grab the shot when I needed it.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thats often the way Gary, the advantage of my Nikon is that it has a good sensor, the Sigma lens is very sharp, but the kit lens is probably better than a point and shoot, but I also shoot in Raw and use lightroom

[@adrianlw2750]

Over the years, I have found that some of my best photos have been taken with my phone. Available in a jiffy so those fleeting moments are not lost. Composition is key though, whatever camera is used.

[@English.Andy1]

Very philosophical words there Sandy. Pictures came out very well. Do take it easy on those muddy track ways. I remember falling off back 2002 (21 years ago 😱) & I cracked to ribs at 20 years of age. Remember it aching for weeks. Slow & steady wins the race as they say. All the best Sandy

[@WiltshireMan]

Yes it can be a painful injury Andy, I'm over the worst of it now though

[@mischef18]

Enjoyed your out and about on ya bike bro and your thoughts. Keep trainer wheels handy just incase, lol. Safe travels. Ken.

[@WiltshireMan]

It's starting to get slippery out there for sure Ken

[@charlespark7338]

It is a challenge dodging the rain showers at the moment. I find it fun trying to capture a photo from each ride, however it can be a test sometimes. I don’t know taking a tumble in front of a subscriber 😀😀. Nice photos of autumn, the light can be tricky some times and often it just being in the right place at the right time.

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Charles, Sometimes the flat light is OK as the dynamic range is low, when the sun comes out the dynamic range is beyond the ability of the sensor so thats the time for bracketing and doing HDR photo's. Just good to get out and grab every available opportunity I reckon

[@LeeLocke]

❤📷 🚲 😊 🙏 turn that fall into a 🕺

[@charlieoscar09]

Excellent Sandy thanks......Hey have the been any updates to your Ham Shack Antennas etc

[@WiltshireMan]

No Hamshack vids recently but if you listen on 3.538 around 19:30 tonight you will hear me (CW only)

[@ellisc.foleyjr9778]

Thanks Sandy for another great little video! I love the country side, loved that long stone wall ! quite a long trek to it wasn't there!?The other thing that facinates me are the Hedges! even along side the woodland stretches there are manicured hedges? who clips them? the land owner? or is there a Highway maintenance dept that does that? anyway glad you did not hurt yourself on that little "Aerial decline" as it were. when you were hugging the grass. glad the landing was a soft one there!. thanks again for sharing. de Ellis WA1RKS

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Ellis, Mostly it's the farmers who maintain the hedges, they use a type of flail cutter that makes a mess of the hedge to begin with, but it soon recovers. Also the risk of getting a puncture goes up a lot after the hedges have been cut

[@robtherover]

Enjoyed that Sandy. Life makes you think doesn't it?

[@WiltshireMan]

It certainly does Rob

[@ysgolgerlan]

Thanks for the nice video, you have great cycling roads there. As regards the photography, have you considered a small compact camera which can be hung around your neck and tucked into your top, therefore if you spot that illusive photograph you could have the camera out in seconds. There are some great compacts out there now which also have a decent zoom. 👍

[@WiltshireMan]

Yse, some of these small compacts are quite good, maybe worth considering

[@BlakesPipes]

Words to live by. I am in that moment of wisdom, as I was not expecting the last year with injury, but getting back on track over the next year and see where I need to adapt life that I had 3 years ago. Thanks buddy, glad I see more of your photography.

[@WiltshireMan]

I hope you can regain some if not all of your fitness

[@DesmondsDonders]

Nice Sandy, wish we had bikes this weekend and we could have done with them.

[@WiltshireMan]

Hahaa, Dave, get yourself a bike, it'll do you good (He said) :)

[@chilamzucker5995]

Take care and stay safe!

[@WiltshireMan]

Thats the plan.|Hopefully stay warm too, its beginning to get cold

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid on your channel thanks lee

[@peter236uk1]

i will never be rich happy with my lot and definitely a slow cyclist and walker these days nice one sandy

[@WiltshireMan]

Ah, we should get on just fine then:)

[@leonardmcdermott7703]

Ever thought of handlebar mittens Sandy? Warmer than gloves and easy to install.

[@WiltshireMan]

Not mittens but I shall start to wear gloves soon. May need to have my hands free just incase of the inevitable

[@leonardmcdermott7703]

@@WiltshireMan The ones i have in mind remain attached to the grips when you remove your hands. I have them on my bicycle and warmer than gloves tbh.

[@arizonabayhicks1]

Great video Sandy, glad you’re feeling better after the fall ,shame about the light maybe get out to savernake or Stanton for the tree photography 👍

[@WiltshireMan]

In the early part of this video I cycled through Stanton, thought I would go to Badbury clump but then the light changed. Savernake would have some good opportunities but the shorter hours of daylight now mean having to stay a bit closer to home. Even though this was only 18 miles it took me from 10 am til 3pm til I got home, all the filming and photography takes a lot of time. Normally I would cover 18 miles in around 2 hours if I were just pedalling

[@arizonabayhicks1]

@@WiltshireMan We’ve got Clouts wood here in Wroughton only about 5 miles from you lovely this time of year 👍

[@WiltshireMan]

I've not ben to Clouts wood for several years, I must get there again soon@@arizonabayhicks1

[@CVO17-GSA23]

Another great video nice area you live in. You're the hardest working KZbinr out there.

[@WiltshireMan]

Hardest working and lowest paid:) It's nice to earn some money and very helpful but I run the channel mostly for the enjoyment

[@bolleolympus]

❤❤😊😊👌👌👍👍

[@angelanicholls9647]

Wow, thanks for your long reply on the previous video. It was good to see you back on your bike 🚲 🌳 Sandy, think you fell off because you were videoing and holding the camera 📷 at the same time. I'm glad you didn't hurt yourself again 😢 I like to get exercise daily, but I limit myself as I always feel the 🥶 cold, Are you not going to any bonfires? That will warm you up. 🔥 I wear a snood when I'm out on my bike, keeping the cold🥶 off your face. 🚲 🚵‍♂️ 🚴‍♀️ 🌳 🌴

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Angela, Holding the camera certainly could be part of the equation but I'm blaming the uneven ground. Really cold weather does pose a particular challenge for me as many years ago I had surgery to remove a type of brain tumour called Acoustic Neuroma, the surgery paralysed my face and as a result I can't blink my left eye, the googles do help though. Snoods are great for sleeping at night in a tent

[@angelanicholls9647]

@WiltshireMan I can relate to a paralysed face, as my left side I can't feel anything at all due to having cancer on that side of my face, I had 3 graphs, also one on my nose, all due to renal medication 😔 but hey ho, it doesn't stop me getting out and about like you do daily. Take care my friend. 🙏

[@jimrowland6089]

Nice ride today Sandy, glad to see your ribs are doing better.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Jim, it only hurts when I sneeze now:)

[@victormonster4658]

👍👌

[@colinstares6207]

Very true words Sandy, there was some very nice vistas and some colourful stills, what area was you cycling in?

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Colin, I set off from my home in NE Swindon, headed East through Stanton park then took the B road to Coleshill, then the D'Arcy Doulton way down to Westmill and the Wind farm before returning home through Sevenhampton. 18 miles in total

[@bonnie43uk]

You've certainly struck a chord with your thoughts on contentment Sandy judging by most of the comments I've read. I concur. It reminds me of an old John Lennon quote "Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans" . I think he stole that quote off the back off a matchbox 🙂

[@WiltshireMan]

Hahaa, life can pass us by if we aren't careful.

[@davidsanderson1891]

Hi sandy nice bike ride and photography. No more falling please you got some good adventures coming up.we all looking forward too..question please..what was the second hand camera site you and Joe talked about (2years ago ) I am looking for possible lenses for my nikon 3500. I've backtracked and no luck .he's hoping?? Old dave.

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Dave, I think it was MPB

[@davidsanderson1891]

@WiltshireMan hi sandy .been over and checked(. SPOT ON) and thank you my friend. Going through site tonight And also saved the name .for future reference THANK YOU AGAIN SIR.

[@Wigglesway]

Enjoy that, some lovely lanes to explore in your area, would you say you know most of them or is there plenty more to try out? Take care and look forward to more 👍

[@WiltshireMan]

I think I've been along most of them by now Nige, still some footpaths to explore but you can't ride a bike on them

[@newforestexplorer]

Thats why I love my iPhoneography Sandy , just pull up on your bike and pull the phone out of your pocket and snap away and move on real quickly. Hope you were ok after your little fall - bloody KZbinrs lol 😂

[@WiltshireMan]

Yes there's something to be said for that technology, though some think it's also cheating and taking the skill out of photography, it's just the way it goes. My phone doesn't take very good photo's

[@newforestexplorer]

@@WiltshireMan I hear that a lot but for me it’s all about composing the shot rather than getting the settings correct. I’m lucky to have the latest iPhone that can take stunning photos as good as many an expensive camera but at the end of the day it’s just about getting out there and capturing the moments

[@mistaneil]

Hi Sandy. I'm new to Swindon area. Which cycle route by chance are you wandering along?

[@WiltshireMan]

There are quite a few around Swindon to explore. The first one runs from the Kingsdown road and takes you into Stanton wood and lake, a nice ride. Towards the end of the video I was some way out of town on a bridle way track that runs from nr Coleshill to Longcot

[@mistaneil]

Thanks Sandy. I think that's my morning adventure sorted tomorrow. If you wander across a fella on a yellow bike trapped on the magic roundabout that'll be me 😂

[@peterichardson7706]

I put a dropper post on mine so I can just drop the seat when I stop so both feet are on the floor and my bum is still on the seat

[@WiltshireMan]

Them things aint cheap but I can see how useful they are

[@gerhardk98]

Lots of people are waiting to start living their lives till something happens, retirement, lottery win, global warning, world peace….. I know others that are now retired but don’t have the health to live those dreams. You have to work with what you have otherwise they will be unfulfilled dreams.

[@WiltshireMan]

This is very true

[@Dustypilgrim1]

Sounded like you were totally 'getting your Zen on' at the start of that Sandy. But - do me a favour will you - just check you have Terra firma underfoot before you decide to do a triple selco instead of a simple, safe dismount.

[@WiltshireMan]

Hahaa will do Will. I blame it on the hole that must have appeared as I placed my foot on the ground:)

[@NottinghamshireMadness]

I think he pushed!

[@WiltshireMan]

Pushed Biked :)

[@ministryoflies1344]

I get so frustrated with slow witted pedestrians, clueless kids and uncontrolled dogs....arg!!

[@nigelhammond8417]

Get a tricycle? No falling off.