The REAL reason I'm not doing UCI Gravel races

[@timandrewrepro]

timber bike bell - rings by using the vibration from the trail so it's less insistent than a normal bell and you lock it/unlock it depending on the trail

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

sounds cool

[@realclaushelmer]

I got a cheap knock off stealthy bell for my gravel bike. And people are no longer jumping when I yell (far away) "Hello"... But rather they thank me.. It has made it so much easier to ride shared trails .. We should all consider doing it

[@bromptinowner763]

Ringing your bike bell, damned if you do, damned if you don't !!

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Yeah, I know what you mean. But gotta try 🤷‍♀️

[@paulh1860]

​@@JulietElliottsChannelDon't bother. After countless hours of research and testing the results are in, save weight and time by simply shouting "move out of the way or I will mow you down you flexy lead dog walking, head phone wearing prick." If they don't acknowledge your request, pull up on the bars and engage the brace position.

[@wilfwilliams]

Mainly most people I past have headphones in.

[@joepiol5105]

The most useful and versatile audible alarm is your own voice.

[@paulmorrison30]

I ring my bell all the time as I’m not wasting the effort of shouting.

[@heatherb2680]

I love my Trigger Bell. It can be mounted on your hood so its it's always within reach, which is especially helpful when it gets more technical

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Thanks, I’ll check it out

[@SteveWashington]

Yea for prioritizing riding for fun over misery! 100% endorse that! I bought a lovely bell this year from a seller on Instagram. Can't find it anymore, but it was like the Spurcycle bike bell.

[@JPBVideo]

Hi to your mom! My nose constantly runs on bike rides, especially once the air starts getting cool. I always tuck a couple of tissues in my bags before going out in the cooler weather. And yeah, the hay fever started here early in the States too. That's a lovely area you were biking. As for UCI rides, you ride your ride. Whatever makes you happy. That's what cycling's all about.

[@grizzlygrull]

Hello dear Juliet. I have a 'timber!' mountain bike bell, you can let it ring or not by using a little lever. It sounds like a little dog bell and people love that because it is not an agressive sound.

[@OutsideHathersage]

Great video and lovely to hear you like the cafe too.. glad the bike lock helped. Nice to see your mum in there as well, a lovely regular

[@wufler28]

Two options. Either a really loud free hub or garmin 1050 and set the bell up to use one of the extra shifter buttons, if the grx has extra buttons.

[@jerryb63]

Actually that’s a good point, one of my MTBs has a ridiculously loud Syntace freehub that I hated at first but then realised people heard it coming so I don’t have a bell on that bike.

[@andrewnorris5415]

Love that you like the techy gravel stuff. Likely ragweed and/or mold allergy. I get it too around fall time. Yeah, certain timings of the bell can rub some walkers up for some reason. May not helped being on a path by mistake. The best one walkers thank us! Or at least let us know in some way they have heard us coming. Many on headphones these days. I found a big bell standard bell (but not the tring tring type) that came with a bike from Evans works best. Louder than the tiny bells, even those that claim to be high db. Perhaps not as cool looking is the downside! But really works well to have a louder one! Can get ones that go in the space of headset spacers, not tried one, but seem interesting. Also elec ones too that are cheap and low weight. Just have to charge them!

[@78James]

I recently started using a bell when riding in popular areas and it definitely works well, you just have to time it right and give a ding ding before you get too close. I'm just using a cheapo one that came free with a bike.

[@davy_grvl]

A bell is absolutely necessary when gravelling in my region in the weekends. Lots of people with dogs out walking. I like my Knogg Oi bell. Pretty minimal, but has a pleasing sound, which people aren't too mad about when you ring it. I like people not getting mad at me.

[@mathewjames4137]

Really love the Hope Valley. it used to be the route between Sheffield, fam, and home in Winsford. A treat was a stop in Hope for a Bradwell's icecream at the Village shop which is unfortunately now closed and is a cafe.

[@robertpeterson8640]

Ah the bell question. I always have a bell but just as often I will just say something like “may I pass on your left?” It is a crap shoot really. Some people seem startled by the bell if you are too close. MANY have in earbuds so nothing works.

[@glennoc8585]

Aww your mom juliet you look like her. That stone wall at your folks is really solid looking. Love that part of the UK.

[@SimonRoberts-gm4up]

I once came up behind two horse riders, on a bridleway rang my bell ,the horses took off and it took another 2 miles to catch them 😂 I did apologise and learned to shout out next time

[@alienaudaxer9827]

What an unexpected delight to see Outside on here. I used to visit the one in Bamford pretty often (they belong to a mate's family).

[@joelstewartinstruments]

Cutgate on the gravel bike! I found it enough of a challenge in the dry on full suspension, though I suppose I was doing both directions.

[@davewood4208]

I walked in it the wet and was bad enough.

[@joshuacurley417]

This makes me want to head over to the UK and do some cycling! It looks so nice!

[@lukerider]

Always always give your chain and pulley wheels a wipe down after every ride! I find using a microfibre cloth with a little bit of wd40 sprayed on to it quite effective. Then re apply lube once you start to 'hear' the chain more than normal.

[@michaelupchurch3779]

Hi Juliet ❤ we all love you and your beautiful videos of riding along the countryside in 🇬🇧 UK

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Thank you so much

[@ChrisSpriggs-rj2ys]

It’s good to know what you really like and want from your cycling 😊

[@brianlang7061]

Loved the sneeze.. You have the best videos.

[@logtothebase2]

Used to wrap up a days climbing on the grit with chip butty and pint of tea at Grindleford, every weekend we could get, (or my jalopy Hilman would start) back in the 80's

[@jerryb63]

Bell - Granite Cricket. Just brilliant for shared use routes on a gravel bike. Leave it in constant jingle mode and you’ll gently alert people and animals to your presence a fair way back without it being a deliberate’Ding Ding!’ ‘Out of my way!’ Action that’s as likely to annoy or startle. If you have it turned off ‘jingle’ mode, or if it’s just too smooth to jingle loudly, you can still ding it manually. And it’s less than £20. Honestly it has worked so well and never had a negative response. Even horses aren’t freaked out as they’ve heard you coming for a while and the constant jingle helps them gauge how far you are away, if that makes sense… I have a much louder and chunkier Timber! Bell on my MTB where I might be belting along down a hill and a bit more urgency and volume is required. It’s a lot more pricey too.

[@jerryb63]

Oh I should mention it has a flaw, but there’s a 30 second fix. The striker, or ‘dangly donger’ if you prefer, is held on by a tiny loop of fine spring wire. The lump of metal striker can fall off, so once I’d found it I put a little blob of araldite on the ends of the wire. Solder would be even better but that’s a lot more faffery and not everyone had a soldering iron.

[@marktickhill8465]

Cant believe I saw you at Fox House on Wednesday morning. My son lives in Gridleford so was driving there. Always enjoy your videos and nice to see one up North.👍 👍 👍

[@ianlaken3980]

Recommend Knog bells, stylish loud and doesn't take up much room on the bars.

[@branbroken]

Definitely recommend the knog oi bells, lovely sound and a low profile design that doesnt stick out or catch on things. Been using since the original kickstarter back in 2016.

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

@ianlaken3980 @branbroken thank you, I’ll check those out

[@alienaudaxer9827]

I use this on my audax bike. It is excellent but doesnt take too much to bend the spring and render it useless.

[@gregthompson1140]

The Knog has a lovely tone to its ring

[@lisawooldridge5449]

I ride a lot of tow paths, bells, well,, don't always work, a lot of peds have ear buds in, or hear you and can't decide which way they going to go!

[@Velobetty]

The Timber Mountain Bike Bell is nice and just jangles a little so people can hear you coming. But you can never win though. If I say "excuse me" people say "where's your bell?!" and if I ring a bell people say "stop ringing your bell at me". But the Timber bell is a nice jangly sound though and about as pleasant as there is. Other than that get one of those clown horns and have a laugh at least. :)

[@zahadou]

you should google - autumn hay fever - there's now lots of Mushroom and Fungus spores about - and moulds eating soggy wet dead leafs and plants.

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

not heard of that. How would I know if I have it?

[@channelbill2933]

Basil Wonderlust Bell. It sounds like a doorbell, with two comforting tones. Most pedestrians I pass like the sound and are relaxed as I slow down and carefully pass them. It is big and comes in some nice colours and patterns. Many other gravel riders will think it is oversize and gaudy, which of course is the point of using it.

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Just googled it and it looks good. Plus not expensive. Thank you

[@richardscarrott5324]

Knog Oi is the best bell - and it doesn't even look like a bell!!

[@grahambleach]

I have a Knog Oi and it is too quiet. I can barely hear my own bell over traffic. I read that the Knog Oi Luxe is much better.

[@bubblesezblonde]

one of your best vids in a long long time thanks

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Wow, thanks!

[@Thebowber]

Just about any simple bell works, I find while mountain biking in the lakes there are loads of walkers so the bell is used often, most people are fine, but if anyone comments on the bell I just ignore them, I've given them clear early warning and slowed down to pass them.

[@Two-wheeledCuriosity-yt3xo]

Bike bells need to be made of brass to be loud. That's why all of the ships, playground bells etc. are made of brass. I found this one its ace! "ROCKBROS Cycling Bell Vintage Bike Bell". Small but loud!🙃

[@KevinHemmings-ft2jg]

I have knog oi bell on my bike which is good and loud. Got tired of walkers saying “you should get a bell” when you politely shout “hi coming through “.

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Same. That’s why I want one

[@nxtxlieclaire]

Omg Hathersage! Love it there so much

[@waveydaveydiver]

timber bell. can hear you well in advance. got one on my MarinH2

[@dafred9898]

store that will loan you a bike lock, very cool.

[@alextorresphoto]

not sure why exactly but a spray or two of the flonase up the nose and that seems to help with the streams of water out of the eyes and nose. flonase is what it's called in the states, not sure out there if it's the same or not.

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

I’ll Google that, thank you

[@Gadgetdad007]

You are the spitting image of your lovely mother. 👍🏽

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Aw, she’ll be delighted to hear that 🥰

[@ebikescrapper3925]

Connect your phone to a Bluetooth speaker and play Queen - Bicycle Race. Copy the bit with the bells, it's about 1 54 in, play 'bicycle, bicycle, ring, ring'

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

hahaha

[@ElrocStone]

Canyon make a good bell that goes in your bar end, I call it a bellend.

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

hahaha

[@niclubbers]

I like the Trigger Bell, puts it where you can ring and brake at the same time.

[@georgemills2302]

Spurcycle bell,👍

[@SoundNinjaUK]

This is the way. Best money I ever spent on my gravel bike

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

thank you

[@mickingle]

Hi, i use a Granite Cricket Bell on my gravel bike. works well. Got it from Amazon

[@TT-fn1xb]

Suzu Crane Bell. Best I’ve ever had. Loud but I ring it from afar.

[@job9902]

I thought the track from Grindleford to the Millstone was a bridleway - some walkers put me right in no uncertain terms. Did you manage to avoid the rain, pretty wet in Grindleford today. Reminds me, I've got a chain to clean

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

so did I! I did indeed avoid the rain and I cleaned my bike when I got back to Mum and Dad's. Obviously its dirty again now tho

[@michaelhayward7572]

Bells, anything from Crane. Made in Japan, decades of being the best bells you can buy. Forget any of the modern stuff.

[@mcnelson]

Looks like you were in the area the same time I was there with my wife doing some cycling. Shame we didn't bump in to you to say hi!

[@JespersenPhoto]

HideMyBell - love it!

[@davidallen4712]

Back in the 80s/90s the bloke wo ran it was aright miserable sod. Signs were everywhere like Don't hog the fire, no salads in winter, the breakfast ingredients will not be altered, the customer was generally wrong, at least the parking was free then.

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

I remember this and thought it added to the kooky charm.

[@shivsnorman]

I loved seeing your mum !!

[@greigmackay8465]

I raced at the Gralloch last year too. It was a superb course and pace was 🔥 straight from tarmac and up the initial climb. I did manage to qualify for a place at the UCI 😂 didn't take them up on it though. I get what you mean about gravel racing though. More about smiles per miles rather than anything else these days 😎🚴

[@ecopennylife]

I even have a bell on my MTB to alert walkers, as well as my road & eBike commuter

[@johnmcnulty1129]

Keep a can of GT85 at your parents place, for the chain etc, if you're there regularly. No need for a bell Juliet. Small JBL "Clip" bluetooth speaker, next to the head unit. Just pump out a animal ring tone, laughing Kookaburra ideal ! If that doesn't work, try the chimp going ape sh# one ! People can't get their "backs up" at the sounds of nature, can they ? 😁

[@gnarlyfox]

You should do the Highland Trail 550 ?

[@kamratdennis]

aww Mom !!! :D

[@MrROBERTLEWIS]

Spurcycle bell is the best!

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Sooooooo expensive

[@MrROBERTLEWIS]

@@JulietElliottsChannel Totally worth it though. The last bell you'll ever need 🙂

[@ravenwing8842]

Hi Juliet. Do you get the streaming eyes/nose in Devon or just Yorkshire? The change of air could trigger an immune response. Was it happening prior to all the dental work you’ve had done recently? Tooth and gum health is closely linked to all ear,nose and throat issues due to the channels in the facial bones. Deep root fillings, extractions and abscesses will all play havoc with your immune response.❤

[@Lifetime-Memories]

Nice country side and you look very good as well. Greetings from Adelaide.

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Thank you! 😃

[@Thomas-y3w]

Lmk if you find the answer to the eye streaming q - have the same, not sure if it's allergies or blue light ie too much time on the computer or whatever

[@NoCarNancy]

Awww, I miss my parents, my mom and I looked alike also .

[@elliotttrent9693]

Sounds like you'd like a Dakar style race!

[@Gixer750pilot]

Trees release pollen at different times of the year ! So antihistamines would be a good idea

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Will try some. Thank you

[@mattsankey4544]

I’ve been the same lately with the watering eyes 👀🥹

[@ltrtg13]

I use the Kong Oi bell.

[@gg-ti2ne]

Nothing better than cheese toastys with mum after a ride.

[@GHinWI]

@4:00…I like a loud-ish rear hub.

[@thehairs1970]

I used to frequent Grindleford Caf back in the 80’s when it was run by a bloke called Phil. Best chip butties!

[@alienaudaxer9827]

That place was amazing!

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

That’s when I used to go, as a tiny kid!

[@thehairs1970]

@@JulietElliottsChannel yeah, alright. No need to make me feel old.

[@Kryptonian1125]

I have to put allergy eye drops in before riding or else they will constantly water!

[@pochomkin-g1m]

日本からあなたとあなたのご家族の健康と幸せを心から願っています❤

[@marcelvandijk1709]

Got the same problem with the eyes Juliet, but… when i eat para nuts (2 every day over a period) it becomes less (sink deficiency) Maybe it helps

[@nicksyms2092]

RockBros vintage bell, I have another brand bell that cost a fortune and the RockBros vintage is a quarter of the price and the same 😊

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Thanks for the info!

[@runningman4459]

Such a shame you didn’t enjoy your Scotland race, don’t let it put you off. The Scottish gravel trails are second to none. Come back and spend a week at your own pace enjoying the scenery 🙂

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Good idea

[@andrerodriguez7603]

Your mom has the same pretty smile as you have. I remember my mom always complaining to my Aunts. “He’s always out on that damn bicycle”. 😂 I wonder if your mom ever had similar complaints. At 68 I’m still out on that “damn bike”. 😅

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Aw thank you, that’s nice of you to say. She actually always feels sorry for me cycling and wishes I’d just get the bus or a lift 😂 No matter how much I tell her I like it

[@andrerodriguez7603]

@@JulietElliottsChannel tell you mom it’s great for your health, and will keep you around, living a long life. 👍🏻👍🏻 Keep up your great videos, I enjoy them allot. 😁

[@Stefan-yw9iv]

Das selbe lächeln 🥰😉

[@christopherbroadhurst750]

Best bike bell …. Knog Oi 🔔

[@branbroken]

Still running mine from the original kickstarter.

[@waklerma]

Was going to suggest the same. Have it on my gravel bike.

[@hooked-gsy]

Hello mum ❤

[@KerryLondon-gp1rz]

Longshore , Brilliant... It's Our Bus Stop... Homie 😎

[@mattsankey4544]

Timber trail bell decent

[@klausbinn777]

Second that. Timber bell doesn’t sound as aggressive as a standard bell. And I like the way you can switch it on and leave it if you’re on a path with a lot of pedestrians. Was designed for MTB downhill so reasonable for gravel!

[@rideholme7351]

I concur Timberbell is great.

[@moobaz8675]

Chip butties and brown sauce. 😋Kudos 👍 Proper food. 😅

[@GHinWI]

I was hoping the closed captions would have translated “chip butties & brown sauce” into English, but no luck!!

[@learning2tri729]

Newspaper screwed up and put in the shoes drys them out overnight

[@k1zzerd]

Apologize forehand & I may have missed in previous video(s), your saddle looks interesting & comfy: what is it? Thanks in advance!

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

It’s made by Posedla. Very pricey unfortunately but the best I’ve ever had

[@k1zzerd]

@@JulietElliottsChannel Thanks for reply 😁If it keeps ya comfy for the long haul, that's what it's all about! Be safe 🍻

[@moonwrasse]

Spur cycle bell.

[@ibrahimm4325]

شكرًا

[@Infinitesimal-ho7it]

Why would they bar bicycles from that section?

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Who knows? Seems like quite a strange decision

[@Infinitesimal-ho7it]

@@JulietElliottsChannel is there a anti-biking sentiment there? It just seems stingy. But, I live in the States, so I am probably missing info.

[@paulsutton5713]

Some people get annoyed whatever you do.

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Haha this is so true unfortunately

[@CreativeFishDesignsCharlotte]

i love mom not caring about that cam lol shes cool, ur bike is mad at u though lol

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Ha, yeah I loved that too. And I know. She has been cleaned now!

[@KerryLondon-gp1rz]

Mom, Brilliant. How CooL 😎 Earth Days

[@SingleTrackMined]

Knog is a good bell.

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Thank you

[@bengtwahlstedt1021]

MOM ! ❤😊

[@hoochrussell3126]

❤

[@ProjektRakete]

Crane E-Ne, because: Osaka, Japan.

[@nisancashi2241]

your hair getting long i like it

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Thank you

[@lazlo2511]

You have the 2025 season! 👍🏻

[@martinpavlik8529]

Nice 🤘🚵👌

[@user-nq9gz4xf7f]

I like your chipper clipped accent , but i wish you had a bit more of a drawl so i could catch up. North American 😂

[@Nick-cs5yc]

😁😁