Quirky Things to Do In London - Ride a Penny Farthing Bicycle

Certainly one of the most quirky things to do in London must be to ride a penny farthing bicycle through the busy streets. The Penny Farthing was a very popular bicycle in the 1870s and 1880s but died out with the advent of the safety bicycle. This week Joolz learns to ride a Penny Farthing with The Penny Farthing Club which was founded by Neil Laughton in 2013.
As you will see it's tremendous fun but quite a challenge.
Anyone can learn to ride, just get in touch with Neil through the links below.
On our route we go past the houses of parliament and Buckingham Palace.
Music by Tom Carradine's Cockney Singalong
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[@mandyaromas476]

Julian, this HAS to be my most favourite film of yours of all time. Tom Carradine was effortless on the penny-farthing, and you getting reprimanded made me laugh. I absolutely love all the English banter going on. Might have to watch over and over again.

[@ha181293]

In Denmark this kind of bike is called a “væltepeter” which means a “tumble Peter” -a play on the word velocipede

[@JonnyBGood12]

Brilliant..."I'm in a permanent state of imbalance when I'm walking" 😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@paulcockerill4260]

i know thay feeling!

[@seanclark6438]

That makes three of us, I’m like a donkey with three legs lol

[@kenneththompson8933]

Bone shaker!! Thats my club!!!

[@aremegoso]

It’s a joyous sight to see another unique aspect in London covered by Joolz and featuring Tom Carradine! 🎩

[@JohnSmith-pd1fz]

Brilliant as always! Nearly killed myself trying to ride one of these without knowing the correct way to mount. Now I do I shall try again.

[@frank1015]

Whatever you do dont stop all of a sudden

[@guapotomask]

Hard to be depressed with you around Jules. Thanks for the video

[@jrfesmithniceguy]

Life lesson, don't jiggly wiggly when you're mounting.🎩😂👏

[@californialinchen]

*honk "Sorry, sorry...sorry ...sorry!" *honk! "Sorry...sorry! DISMOUNTING!"

[@modelrc9500]

Correction* DISMOUNTIIIIINGGG

[@simonewilliams9056]

Wow thanks for this. My Uncle Cyril Smith had a rideable collection of 14 Penny Farthings which we learned to ride at 11 years old. He lived in Brent Knoll, Somerset, died in1973 and collected the bikes as a young man in the 30s in Portobello Market, where our Nanna ran a dress shop. Some of the bikes are on show at Weston Super Mare Woodspring Museum. He hitched a ride up to London with a Penny and rode around London on it one year. No crash helmets in those days, and believe me it's bloody painful to fall off. Cheers to all enthusiasts.......

[@kdean9537]

Well you managed to do it again...while on a Penny Farthing no less!...entertain and delight! 😊👍Thank you!

[@cbarnett2112]

Truly Brilliant!!! Thanks again, Joolz, for a wonderful fun vid! (Would love to see the blooper reel on that one! Ha!)

[@sewgatormomm]

That was positively frightening...and fun as hell to watch! Well done you.

[@veldawells2839]

What an experience. "Pip pip, tally-ho". Superb ! Had to close my eyes Joolz when you went across double-decker bus and traffic 😬. Looks so hard to dismount. Worrying when you can't just stop, like on modern bicycles. Bravo chap. 👍

[@MrKmoconne]

So good to see you again Joolz and you brought along that fine chap, Tom Carradine! This was a fun video! Can we have another round at the Cockney Sing Along?

[@AniMerci]

Could swear Tom’s done this before! But well done all. Braver than I. Cheers from NY!

[@stevendaniel5649]

Joolzy !!!!! So glad to hear from you. This was great. I fell in the floor laughing and really learned alot. Wonderful video. London is my favorite city in the world. Thank you. Stay safe.

[@2Sugarbears]

Don't wiggldy piggle....that's easy for him to say, he has had many years of experience. I think you did very well and I would never have stayed upright. Go Joolz!

[@kimivogel2092]

OMG! In busy traffic and rain! You are so brave!

[@SaraReneFelton]

This video is sooo fun to watch!! I have to try Penny Farthing next time I'm in London!

[@hopefulmelancholy7514]

I'm not much of a bike rider but this looks like a fun time. Thanks for keeping us entertained Joolz.

[@Ryan_tyx]

Awww. The Penny Farthing is so adorable and it is certainly an once-a-life-time experience to ride on this! Sadly speaking i am a clumsy person and I might have to keep shouting Dismounting all the times, if I got the chance to join the tour! Definitely put Neil’s tour into my bucket list when I visit London again!

[@Joolzguides]

Nothing wrong with shouting dismounting!

[@CherryBerry48]

oh joolz this was the best video ever!! it kept me smiling and found myself chuckling a bit! i remember my mom used to tell me stories of her (being shifted around from foster care when she was a child) going to london and riding the penny farthing bikes, such good times and i would give anything to hear her stories once again, but have to live vicariously through your stories sir!

[@markmorris251]

Way to raise the spirits. That was delightful. Thanks Joolz!

[@p51nion]

Super Joolz. Humor, class & British dignity. Every vid a treasure. Congrats on the 54k subscribers. Still - out of that only 73 Patrons. Lots of appreciators but few supporters.

[@truyenthuyetkia80050]

This video of yours is so entertaining especially the music pairing. Clap clap

[@vilstef6988]

The first bike ride across the state of Iowa USA, my home state, was post Civil War on either a boneshaker or a pennyfarthing. It was on the right-of-way of a railroad from Davenport to Council Bluffs over the sleepers and the lunatic doing it was wearing his Civil War uniform. Must've been a daunting and rough ride! If I were doing the modern London ride and had not used the loo first, I'm afraid that deficiency would be corrected on the ride. The idea of getting on one of those deathtraps petrifies me!

[@evaalt-revie1656]

I can't believe I spotted you during this video at St James's park. I only noticed its you as I watched the video. Well chuffed👍

[@pjgathergood6987]

Great vid Joozy, something a little different from the usual walks videos and good fun. For another slice of 'alternative London', I wonder if you've considered doing one of the guided walks of abandoned underground stations (they only do a few each year and increasingly less common due to security concerns, but there are a few), as that would be interesting viewing.

[@vlisdero]

Glad to see you survived. How fun! Thanks for sharing!

[@dennisbeers]

This looks like real fun!

[@cherchezlavache5183]

That was WONDERFUL!!

[@PatricioGarcia1973]

Thanks for all the videos Joolz. I am stuck in lockdown so I have been binge watching all your videos.

[@pagla0306]

Yet another fantastic video. I was laughing my socks off at times. But the whole penny farthing bike video is so enjoyable and educational. Thanks for keeping the old alive and kicking.

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

It’s late June 2021! I’m rewatching all of Joolz videos for the 5th time! Cheers all!

[@leighburton7048]

Love pennyfarthings! They remind me of the Village in the Prisoner 😉

[@PodgyAsthmatic]

Pip pip my good man. Wonderful as always, I laughed out loud. This has me all over it, I'd LOVE a go.

[@itsonlyme4759]

Loved this just like I've loved every other one of your recordings xXx

[@griffin2263]

Wonderful video !!! So much effort and time .....what a great tour to take while in london ..this was an awesome video,

[@LinReed_Shukla]

Pip, pip! Tally-ho! Another brilliant one, Joolz! 😁🇺🇸❤️🇬🇧 #sharingsharingsharing! (No brakes??? 😱)

[@Rebekahlow]

Fantastic video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love from Vermont

[@janicelindsey9557]

Luv all your vids! You are the best. 🇺🇸

[@martyhopkirk6279]

Julian you have surpassed yourself this time, good for you young man and jolly good achievement on your part being able to master such a modern Victoria mechanical beast. May I ask, what do you use for brakes or is that the reason for wearing boxer shorts - sounds painful, if not the uneven wear!. Never worry about those ‘down thumbs’ - they are just jealous they can’t ‘get their leg over’!

[@beckygilchrist8417]

Just starting watching... in fits of laughter already. Well done Joolz brilliant 🤣🤣

[@billcarrell8622]

It's always faster when you run red lights, surprised you didn't get T-boned.

[@eloisebrynlee]

Another entertaining and informative video from Joolz!

[@upfromthefields]

this video brought a smile to my face! Awesome video! What fun! Keep up the good work!

[@maudegonne3740]

Tears of laughter. Thanks!

[@Annur375]

This is your most entertaining video (of the ones I've seen). I enjoyed it immensely, thanks for sharing.

[@BackpackerBen]

Wow! Is this still a thing?! Would love to do a video on this!! Hope you can answer. Many thanks! Great videos

[@TheEasyrhino63]

That was one of your best Clips, I think you where practicing at "Smith Square" . I would love to do something like that. Great clip Joolz.

[@richardhoover4471]

What great fun! More power to ya, mate!

[@websitesthatneedanem]

Great Fun! Thanks Joolz. 👍🏼

[@karencawthorn3173]

My goodness...this pennyfarthing one was just as cute as it can be. Good one Juules!!!

[@camillawilkinson9719]

This looks like such fun!!!!

[@aferret5]

I remember you talking about this :D It was really cool to actually see it tho, good job on not falling over (or was that edited out ;) lol. I always enjoy your videos

[@johnellg9399]

Great video, lovely bikes!

[@sandrofazzolari8833]

Absolutely wonderful Jules! Bravo 👏 cheers, S

[@MichaelSmith-ss6mi]

Great video Joolz Liked the shots inside The London Scottish

[@ruggledug]

This is my favorite one of your videos!

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

I saw one pass my bus and he leaned on my bus for support at the traffic lights...🚦🚍...😂🤣

[@seymourandpepe]

Joolz, you daredevil! Hat's off to you. It's a shame we weren't in London at the time. Maybe we can do a penny farthing bike tour next time we're in the big smoke. :-)

[@adamlee3772]

Brilliant video. Not going to ride one of them myself but glad you had fun.

[@Joolzguides]

I think it's the only bike big enough for me!

[@ozwzrd]

Just the top! Great episode.

[@andreadamiano1205]

Glad you didn't break your beautiful face! Much love from New York! 💙💙💙

[@JEFFC1958]

I loved it! Thank you!

[@acbc3543]

Lovely ride !!!!

[@lucyb.5131]

Gents, I totally stan the Victorian clothing!

[@andyhayes5352]

I don't think the cycle helmet will protect your teeth

[@anggitaputri3123]

It prevent head injury tho that tend to be fatal.

[@peterlombard2292]

This looks like brilliant fun, scary, but great fun nonetheless. :)

[@Gargoyle_Guy]

Of course Tom is so good at it. That man is a time traveler straight from the 19th century.

[@chrishoo2]

Sorry, no breaks! Just hilarious.

[@Kelly-tj8xv]

I think the funniest part was when the man was walking towards the camera talking about your excuses, and off in the distance, we see you up high going on your merry way around the corner. LOL

[@joydykstra5057]

Just subscribed ❤️shouting dismounting! What fun:) I’m hooked 🎣

[@francinevanzanten8368]

You did it again, a great video. Both very informative and entertaining. Tom's a natural on the Penny Farthing, you did quite well too. I imagine that if you are familiar with horse riding it is easier because you are used to the hight.

[@missjones580]

I have sweaty palms just watching this. Wish I could do this though, looks like a lot of fun.

[@vmbrister3278]

Lovely video, Joolzie

[@OhioticketswithRobert]

Wonderful viewing enjoyed the Original bicycles.

[@Rottingboards]

I love it!

[@beeutiffle]

I loved this!

[@rossybink]

Fantastic, you always make my day!

[@ulsterscot]

Just back from London...visited places inspired by your videos. You need to keep the old traditions going...more bowler hats please😜 And more Londoners...didn’t meet a Londoner. How sad.

[@Joolzguides]

Most Londoners can't afford to live in London anymore!

[@ulsterscot]

@@Joolzguides but Polish, Italians, Germans, Costa Ricans, Spanish can? I went to hampstead on the strength of your video. I loved it. Thank you for all your work.

[@EliteXtasy]

We live more in Zones 3+. You'd have to actually talk to us Londoners, because a lot of us don't look English, e.g. Kai. It wouldn't be a world class city without the the foreigners though.

[@ulsterscot]

@@mrkris6938 thank you Mr kris👍👍

[@annecaunce]

Too funny. 🤣🤣 What jolly good sports.

[@MrDenislynch]

It's a bike where your feet don't touch the ground and you have no brakes?

[@1jimmy534]

Denis Lynch apart from that, its perfectly safe.

[@clyde.l8353]

Denis Lynch you stop pedalling and then you 1: stop but your tire will skid 2: you stop but inevitably fall flat on your face.

[@the8thgeneration701]

@@1jimmy534 Actually, if you go down a hill that's at a small incline the whole back spine and seat will flip upwards making you fly over the front of the wheel, pretty painful part, but other than THAT it's perfectly safe.

[@Rogar0]

Brilliant Jules!! Hip hip tally ho!!

[@kenc7435]

jolly good show!! now i have to get one of those Penny Farthing high wheel bikes too

[@ClarityA1]

Excellent video!

[@Petra44YT]

Oh, I'd love to try riding one of these ancient bikes. :-) Not sure if I can do it though. My right leg is a little stiff. But maybe whenever I get an opportunity to travel to London again (autumn of 2021?), I'll give it a try.

[@trevorthompson2737]

Tom Carradine a true smooth Penny Farthing Professional, you were great.

[@maaxpoower9037]

Excellent.

[@JeffinBville]

That sure did look like fun.

[@kamalastromwall9275]

Next trip to London I am definitely doing this.

[@pheart2381]

I used to get similar looks when I commuted to work on a tricycle from Bletchley to Milton Keynes.

[@SuperKojak2009]

Luv it. What fun. Love all your videos so much. PIP PIP TALE HOO ANDY.

[@louisebentley4886]

You are chuffing brave as, mate. I used to live in Evendale, Tasmania and every year there are penny farthing races, where they tear through the streets of the town, hell for leather. It was terrifying to watch.

[@A.Green55]

I have to try this one day!

[@caroldave4037]

Never knowingly not entertaing...jools and friends brilliant. .👍I'm off a pint 😊cheers from dave

[@bills1779]

Great video 💯💥🎊🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧👍

[@normanbuffett4642]

Always wanted to try one of those.

[@carolinedecastro4171]

Lovely.

[@CarlosSuarez-ro4qs]

Fantastic fun thank you for the video. It keeps me riding my 38 in penny farthing😎 Staten Island New York