I’ve come a bit late to this but it is by far the best video I’ve seen of this route. Beautifully put together and I love your commentary. 👏👏👏
@JRLNeal5 жыл бұрын
Very watchable video fellas. Thanks. I know how much time it takes to not only film on the bike but also the editing, voiceovers and music. It was all very professional. well done.
@TheVCAdventures6 жыл бұрын
The BEAT and edit on this was KILLER bro!
@davecarter10475 жыл бұрын
Yo vegan cyclist, it's dave I subscribe to ya bro! Love your work
@FoobsTon3 жыл бұрын
Well done lads and thanks for taking the trouble to document your adventure.
@VeloVegan3 жыл бұрын
thanks!
@scottlaughlin22514 жыл бұрын
Great. Thanks for letting me tag along.
@VeloVegan4 жыл бұрын
Cheers scott
@urby17206 жыл бұрын
Another great video. Scotland looks beautiful. Thank you for the adventure.
@VeloVegan6 жыл бұрын
Urby 1 thanks! Yeah it’s stunning, it’s like wales on steroids, more mountains, bigger mountains and less people !
@jenniferbailey442 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks for sharing. Sounds quite scary cycling in those winds. Well done! 👍🚴♂️
@callumd35275 жыл бұрын
That was epic - after taking some time off the bike after being knocked off by a car, this has truly reminded me why I love cycling so much and inspired me to begin planning for another tour of Scotland next summer. I completed a similar route this summer and it brought it all back. That was an absolute pleasure to watch. Thank you.
@robinfjaer5 жыл бұрын
Thanks to the algorythm that brought me here. But much more, thank you for this killer edit! One of the best cycling films I've seen in the last months. Looking for ways to get to scotland right now!
@czarinajeananonuevo90756 жыл бұрын
I love the vibe of this 🙌🏻 the storytelling, music and the views awesome!
@VeloVegan6 жыл бұрын
Czarina Jean Añonuevo thank you!!
@speckofdust2725 жыл бұрын
Great video and great cycle trip very inspiring well done 👍 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@VeloVegan5 жыл бұрын
Speck Of dust thank you!
@robertnuttall32724 жыл бұрын
Good job, nice edit. Its going to be amazing to look back on this when your in your 70's
@wanderingbox79714 жыл бұрын
or even when you reach 120...being plant based ✌️😁🚴
@denverspin5 жыл бұрын
Glorious Scotland! Epic ride lads! Inspiring to many who watch. Thank you
@VeloVegan5 жыл бұрын
Philip Donelan cheers Philip
@paulminister86033 жыл бұрын
Great work fellas, I'm up there in May 2021 over 7 days so not quite at your killer pace & hopeing for better conditions than you had. Its videos like these that inspire me to take on this tough challenge in my twilight cycling years. Thanks for documenting it & respect for your ride.
@kevinjager80073 жыл бұрын
Guys thank you so much, I really enjoyed that. The filming of excellent and you didn't use too much cheesy library music😁. Although I'm a mtb rider at heart I still like watching Epic Adventures like this. Well done!
@JAYZWORKSHOP4 жыл бұрын
Great video really enjoyed.
@markboden72085 жыл бұрын
Great effort fellas, like the video, well put together. So you both did it in June? Bike-packing that route is probably the sensible option. I attempted it in late September last year, in bike-touring mode, camping, so the bike was really heavy. Unfortunately, I picked up an injury, the weather was extremely challenging, bit like your day 3/4, and probably how I got injured. The Scottish wind can be so brutal. I got to Ullapool, then admitted defeat and limped back to Inverness. Late September everything was shut, so like you experienced difficulty in getting food in the day, was not easy to find. You've inspired me to get my ass back up there and get it done, bike-packing mode next time and plan some accommodation. Thanks for the video. Grand stuff. What's next?
@VeloVegan5 жыл бұрын
hey Mark thanks for the comment! yea we did it in june! id deff recommend bikepacking vs touring, kind of fits nicely with the distances between towns and the milage is a lot easier not carrying a lot of kit over all the hills!
@BikeBodyMind6 жыл бұрын
dude this was one of the best things I've seen on youtube. Excellent work!
@VeloVegan6 жыл бұрын
Big Vegan Jeff ahh thanks bro! Btw back im boulder on the 7th July so should catch you around!
@BikeBodyMind6 жыл бұрын
That sounds awesome!
@jackwhorton68265 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed that. Brought back memories of my own solo trip on those roads in 2016. The wind is so brutal, especially on an A to B route where you know you won't get any respite all day.
@VeloVegan5 жыл бұрын
thanks jack, the wind can be so cruel up there! give me hills over headwind any day of the week haha
@joulzee0015 жыл бұрын
Great achievement. I’m doing this next year. Looks amazing
@eyedoclondon3 жыл бұрын
Loved this video. I know that area well. So good you had a lovely time. Wish I was fit enough to cope with that trip myself!
@alannorman17736 жыл бұрын
It is a gorgeous part of the country isn't it? Really enjoyed the video, thanks guys
@gauloisrefractaireenexilvo43666 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this beautiful piece of vlogart. This is nicely filmed, there is a constant melody between the travelling pace and the surrounding landscape. Bikepacking teaches us efficiency, minimalistic lifestyle and patience. No matter what you have to reach your destination. It would be great if you could share a bit more about your gear and equipment. It's always interesting to hear about this or that specific bikepack set-up, capacity or straps.
@VeloVegan6 жыл бұрын
thanks! yeahh i had filmed a video before hand with my kit but i didnt get around to editing it before i left, especially since i changed my mind about some of the items and a few of them were pretty obsolete. I'll make a quick one on it tomorrow. Agree with your comments, and nothing beats that point to point ride feeling, where the goal of the day is just to get there!
@C.Medina6 жыл бұрын
Glad to know things are good with you mate. Keep riding!
@VeloVegan6 жыл бұрын
hiddenchildren thanks mate 🙏
@palmer39776 жыл бұрын
Absolutely brutal in places, fantastic vlog Gruff.
@Svdude6504 жыл бұрын
Nice one. Well done on the whole trip and also the bikepacking KOM 😜👍🏻
@alanhaddy74995 жыл бұрын
Great video and appreciate the huge amount of work to create
@VeloVegan5 жыл бұрын
Alan Haddy thanks Alan!
@normanbradley25365 жыл бұрын
My mom used to tell me a little about some of her cycling trips thru the highlands, in the 1930s. Thanks for the video.
@VeloVegan5 жыл бұрын
thanks norman!
@pconhispc27594 жыл бұрын
Great use of music and editing. Lovely little film.
@VeloVegan4 жыл бұрын
thanks!
@briangibson1425 жыл бұрын
Awesome adventure, you made it look easy
@mua68876 жыл бұрын
I'm planning on doing this next may. Looks amazing. Thanks for sharing your trip.
@VeloVegan6 жыл бұрын
Thanks mark!! That’s good to hear 🙌
@johnnypeperone40935 жыл бұрын
thanks for this guys ....it was very nice ! keep up the good work
@monty20785 жыл бұрын
You guys are tough. Great video and a hard ride in unpleasant weather, but, glad to see where my ancestors came from.
@VeloVegan5 жыл бұрын
thanks monty! we're the softies though, saw plenty of tough guys out there with all their camping equipment where as we were cosy inside a hostel/airbnb every night :D
@ducatimale5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vid, capturing the atmosphere and spirit very well indeed! :-)
@VeloVegan5 жыл бұрын
thanks!
@rogerpennington30195 жыл бұрын
What a great video, Hope to do this next year
@Andysumm5555 жыл бұрын
Nice video, shame about the wind on day 3 as the road via Lochinver is something else, then when you get back onto the main road at Kylesku you still have the hills to do to get to Durness. With the rain wind and midges it can be a real challenge, though at least the wind keeps the midges at bay, well done.
@VeloVegan5 жыл бұрын
howling wind or death by midges, the dilemmas or riding in scotland haha
@palmer39776 жыл бұрын
Shame I can only give one thumbs up for this mate.
@remifolz43644 жыл бұрын
congrats lads! I enjoyed your trip, I know it's hard to film and ride! Final footage is definitely good to watch, choices of the music are fitting pretty well too! Good job!
@davecarter10475 жыл бұрын
Excellent work my friend, subscribed!
@VeloVegan4 жыл бұрын
thanks Dave, appreciate it !
@johnd14665 жыл бұрын
Epic ride guys chapeau Bucklisted,
@kennyness88815 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Thanks for posting.
@VeloVegan5 жыл бұрын
thanks kenny!
@GuyRWood5 жыл бұрын
Great job guys, what a beautiful ride!
@briangrieco326 жыл бұрын
Beautiful;y shot and edited. I can't imagine doing those k's and filming and getting anything worthwhile.
@VeloVegan6 жыл бұрын
thanks brian!
@jeremyprodger67664 жыл бұрын
Nice video guys - enjoyed very much
@VeloVegan4 жыл бұрын
cheers jeremy
@kylehall40636 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, big days! Nice work!
@VeloVegan6 жыл бұрын
thanks bro!
@JaysonBryant5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video. Great content and editing. Makes me want to go ride my bike. At least you had better weather than your attempt of Haleakala
@tatecarlson68435 жыл бұрын
I stumbled upon your channel. I really like this film.
@officialmcdeath6 жыл бұрын
Major fistbump! Never a dull moment, watched it in one sitting - glad you addressed the Casey-style ride-through issue, personally prefer 'real' stuff - the footage you caught gave us all the atmosphere - clearly you have fallen in love with the place the same way I did, the first time I landed in the West Highlands as a youngster. Did you ever see Gusto in any of the wholefood stores up there? Thanks so much for sharing this - shoutout to BT \m/
@VeloVegan6 жыл бұрын
officialmcdeath thanks mate, yeah I’m kinda torn, have a friend on KZbin called cyclingabout, he makes the best touring videos and it’s full of well framed ride throughs and it comes out so well. it can be fun finding and getting those shots but it definitely breaks up the ride and stops your rhythm, maybe if we weren’t always running from the rain we’d have done a few more hahah. The only wholefood shop was out off business haha. Mostly was small village shops when we were riding and there was a supermarket in two of the towns we stayed at!
@officialmcdeath6 жыл бұрын
VeloVegan agreed I'm torn too, especially after the joyous balance on display in your Bormio and Tenerife videos. Knowing that trade-off makes the result here even more remarkable - the real story is how naked one is to the whims of the Atlantic and how that translates to a series of Abdullah / Rhino - style mini-odysseys. All that overlaid with the ever-present question of food choices. You played the hand you were dealt and triumphed - inspirational and eye-opening, thank you for that! #YEEW
@vincentvolmer50764 жыл бұрын
What a great experience! Hopefully soon we can get out again for explore the world🤞
@sirillustration3 жыл бұрын
Been considering this on bike for a while now. Great video, looks like a tough ride but worth it.
@jemmavtaylor5 жыл бұрын
Maybe a bit late to the game with watching this video, but i've just found it - it's great, thank you for filming it and putting the time in. I'm planning on doing the route over 7 days with a friend this summer. Any chance you could give a list (brief or detailed) of what you took with you or perhaps what you didn't take but wish you'd packed. Thank you so much!
@VeloVegan5 жыл бұрын
Hey, I think I packed ok. Camera equipment/wires was probably the biggest weight/space used in my bags. Lugged a big lens that I used only once haha. Kit wise, went with one pair of bib shorts, two jerseys arm warmers leg warmers and a good lightweight waterproof jacket, plus velotoze. Felt that was fine and we did have quite the range of conditions!
@VeloVegan5 жыл бұрын
What I wish I had was since it was a bit cool was a light long sleeve top for non cycling in the afternoon instead of a t shirt., sandals over flip flops or the slip ons that have a single strip over your feet don’t know what they’re called. since your feet get cold walking around with no socks! Hope this helps, thanks for watching!
@stevenmcfarlane88315 жыл бұрын
Bealach Na ba. Is cool eh. That’s the easy bit. From Applecross to Sheildaig is tough as .... good video guys. We were lucky the day started off with torrential rain then an hour or so later we were blessed with clear blue skies. As we dropped into Applecross the scenery was spectacular . Wish I’d had my go pro on. Cheers.
@ourwilliam24054 жыл бұрын
Superb video i really loved it, thank you for sharing. Saludos from Chile.
@mikesheridan52184 жыл бұрын
Great vid thanks! "Mornings like these are why we ride bikes" .. love that & hope you ride the next one soon :) I'm driving the route next month for a recon!
@VeloVegan4 жыл бұрын
cheers mike, enjoy!
@adharwood5 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Really enjoyable watch.
@FutureMark8095 жыл бұрын
Love the ending 👌🏼
@dugongpoo5 жыл бұрын
Well done lads. Shame you couldn't get over to the Shetland Islands. Smooth roads, dozens of coffee shops and lovely people.
@VeloVegan5 жыл бұрын
cheers john! yeah would have been great to get around them!
@velilenare52675 жыл бұрын
Want to complete this route next year. Thanks for the inspiration!
@VeloVegan5 жыл бұрын
Velile Nare thanks! Good luck!
@ghardi63244 жыл бұрын
Great, enjoyed watching!
@martinowl5 жыл бұрын
Awesome stuff boys, well done.
@adrian.howell6 жыл бұрын
man you nailed this, awesome stuff!
@VeloVegan6 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro!
@robinfjaer5 жыл бұрын
Oh, and those Sportful leg warmers are killing me, too! It gets better if you wear them the wrong way with the seems facing outside and not to the back.
@VeloVegan5 жыл бұрын
ah ill try this, they're such a nice material but the rubbing is unbearable
@jamesrumble68425 жыл бұрын
thanks for putting this together, very inspirational
@VeloVegan5 жыл бұрын
thanks james!
@tonusbarronus48246 жыл бұрын
Amazing vid! Thanks so much!
@VeloVegan6 жыл бұрын
appreciate it bro!
@mrinmoyborah8424 жыл бұрын
You guys are inspiration ❤️
@fashion_nerd5 жыл бұрын
Scotland is rugged beauty
@alt4res3 жыл бұрын
Sick video, thanks!
@mtbguides_Rich4 жыл бұрын
Great vid 👍, hope I get better weather for my attempt.
@gjones71514 жыл бұрын
cheers! pack a good coat hahah
@brezdog46233 жыл бұрын
Great video gents. Me and a couple.of mates are doing similar in August. What were the biggest lessons you'd share with us? We don't look to be as experienced as the 2 of you so any wisdom imparted will be gratefully received.
@TheCoopsvids5 жыл бұрын
Well done lads that was epic. ATB for 2019. Cheers Coops 👍🏻🚴
@nickisauer96265 жыл бұрын
Fantastic trip. Cheers! Not reindeer though. ;-)
@ourwilliam24054 жыл бұрын
Amazing video chaps. You looked to be traveling very light.
@janicegalloway56364 жыл бұрын
Great video guys...you did well 👍
@mralexjmd4 жыл бұрын
The road along the Summer Isles is worth it 👌
@markl28154 жыл бұрын
Locked down into week 5 in France so ... thanks for that, I needed it just now It’s an interesting one, the “filming vs basic POV vlog” question ... I haven’t done it with cycling but have done a bit with expédition canoë paddling and it is always a balance unless it is only to do the filming really. I worry that setting up things to get good shots can detract from the “just being there on the trip” part of it. You balanced it fine here I think. Cheers
@VeloVegan4 жыл бұрын
thanks mark, i love doing both types of filming but when you have 150ks to ride and thinking about food etc you have to streamline your mental energy right haha
@santeshrajkumar19225 жыл бұрын
Awesome video guys well done
@allanfotheringham19594 жыл бұрын
amazing mate
@PistachioFilmsLLC4 жыл бұрын
yup, weather, wind, rain and cold, always the same up there, rather you than me, lol. good video though.
@ceriedwards63155 жыл бұрын
Super video, thank you. Have you thought about doing the Irish Wild Atlantic Coast?
@VeloVegan5 жыл бұрын
Ceri Edwards yea it was actually a flip up of doing this or the WAC but aaran didn’t have the time for a slightly longer trip!
@ceriedwards63155 жыл бұрын
Well, if you only have time to do a section of the WAC do the top!! The roads are all newly tarmaced, the views stunning and no traffic!! The Ring of Kerry doesn't compare - beautiful but way too much traffic.
@andymuller58245 жыл бұрын
Nice Video and a good Job, Great 👍👍😉
@stuarthenderson73545 жыл бұрын
Nice Video really enjoyed it thanks.
@jameshcox5 жыл бұрын
Nice one, thanks for sharing.
@VeloVegan5 жыл бұрын
thanks james!
@CHEKER194 жыл бұрын
Nice video!
@rrobotman5 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this!
@716tommo3 жыл бұрын
8m30s...stunning
@karlmarx34715 жыл бұрын
Amazing video, well done 👍🏻
@richardnorthing66154 жыл бұрын
Great ride and video production guys. My heart went out to you on Day 4 with the closed coffee shops! I've been there, and t's brutal. I'm vegan too and seriously considering this route - you you really able to find food enough along the route?
@VeloVegan4 жыл бұрын
yea it wasnt too bad, we brought the pain on ourseleves somewhat as well heading out so early in the morning, better views and quieter roads but what little stores there are can end up being closed hahah. the more isolated sections definitely isnt the biggest choice of vegan food but we definitely were fine food wise!
@neilgatenby86463 жыл бұрын
@@VeloVegan Thanks for the fab vid! Also a question from a vegan (who is a lot older, and will be carrying tent etc!) How did you manage for evening meals? I saw you buying some hot food? I guess you were going to the store and then cooking in the hostel? Am thinking post covid even fewer places will be up and running
@danmac27605 жыл бұрын
that must have been some ride!!! Man, would I like to do that route!
@HarryRunsUK6 жыл бұрын
Stunning video buddy. Inspired!
@VeloVegan6 жыл бұрын
Harry Runs thanks harry!
@dukekaboom57175 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@markstevenson98626 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video mate!! Did the route a few days after you!! Loved it!! Keep up the good work
@VeloVegan6 жыл бұрын
wicked! what was your favorite part?
@markstevenson98626 жыл бұрын
VeloVegan Ullapool to Durness!! Super hard!! Steep climbs!! Rain, Hale stones and the wind!! All paid off!! For the descent in to Durness!! Then to be made so welcome in Durness YHA!! 👌 what was yours
@VeloVegan6 жыл бұрын
Yeah that was a hectic day for us as well! i loved the landscapes all across the west coast though. So beautiful
@markstevenson98626 жыл бұрын
You made the right choice cutting out the headland!! In that wind you would have been hint by the full force of hector!! West is best fella!!
@pablosearth5 жыл бұрын
This was amazing! Inspired me enough to go out and buy my first adventure bike and get out there. From a fellow 'V' i thank you so much Brother. Hey which Gore are you wearing is it the C7 Stretch? Looking for a good waterproof as we slide into the Autumn. Big thanks!
@VeloVegan5 жыл бұрын
Plant Based Paul hey i couldn’t find the name on the jacket but I think it’s called a “gore one”, it was on offer at about 100£ on wiggle at the time. Really recommend the “waterproof ness” of it. And it packs down into back pocket easy
@wanderingbox79714 жыл бұрын
✌️🚴😁
@pablosearth4 жыл бұрын
I love watching this video seen it many times now and hope to do something as epic shortly. Interested to know what tyres you used. Was it the 28mm? Take good care guys amazing effort!
@VeloVegan4 жыл бұрын
hey Paul thanks! at the time my road bike only had clearence for 25mm tyres but i have toured since on 28mms and 32mms and definitely prefer the added comfort and control the wider tyres give!
@areabass6 жыл бұрын
Great job mate. Been thinking about the best way to create a cycling video without smashing up my gear. You did very well, looked like a great trip.
@VeloVegan6 жыл бұрын
thanks mark! yeah the struggle is real, especially with all the electronics you have to lug around.
@wulliedornan47875 жыл бұрын
Impressive guys.
@steveb19725 жыл бұрын
An amazing video with great riding, but no packing! Lol
@paulbayley7445 жыл бұрын
Great ride and video gents, I’ve done the Applecross section and the climb both ways is a killer. I think it’s the highest paved road in the UK?
@VeloVegan5 жыл бұрын
Paul Bayley didn’t know that! And yea it’s relentless!!
@donnacampbell69674 жыл бұрын
Just waiting for the lockdown to lift a little then I'm off bike packing NC 500.