Wales! Bikepacking on a Brompton - empty roads, empty hills - snow, rain, sun, hail, happiness!

[@keithgarland3404]

Absolutely inspirational, wind, rain, hail, cold and some serious, serious hills, and still you remained cheerful. Thank you for taking us with you, be well, god bless.

[@susannathornton]

Hi Keith! aw it's nice of you to say, but this is the fun part!!! cancer is hard! I dont mind rain or anything. I'll take snow! wind. everything. I love life. Just so great to be out there again

[@keithgarland3404]

I too had cancer, 6 weeks radiotherapy, 3 courses of chemo, and touch wood, it's gone.So to see these great adventures is inspirational, I have never been a big cyclist, and used to find a 13 mile commute hard, but I enjoy watching your adventures 👍

[@susannathornton]

@@keithgarland3404 oh god poor you Keith so sorry, there too many of us... Glad you enjoy the films. More coming! best wishes from me, hope it's a good day so far there with you! x

[@ColinHowell-vj4ru]

So inspirational! Living life to the fullest. Beautiful…

[@MoonlightSonata214]

OMG Susanna!!!! As a recovering breast cancer patient myself I ride my Brompton around where I live (Miami-Fort Lauderdale area in South Florida the US) but YOU have blown me away with this journey!! Your 'snippets' of exercise would make most very healthy people pass out! I have downloaded this video to watch again and again, and to show to friends and family! You are AMAZING!!!! I am trying to get my head around the fact that you rode all the way from Stafford to Wales before even beginning your tour of Wales!! You did have me going for a minute at the very start of the video when it said you were riding in London and I thought, "Is she riding to Wales from London?!?!?" But after watching this I have no doubt you could have ridden from London to Wales, because I just had a peek at your other videos and Ooohhhh... I am so impressed I have goose bumps on my arms just typing this. Cycling through Holland? Sweden? Hong Kong??? 😲 I have subscribed, and as it's raining out I am going to spend the evening on my stationary bike in front of the TV watching your other videos. I'm sure l will download a lot of those too, so I will have a library of inspiration at my fingertips even if our Internet goes down (we do get hurricanes here, but I have generator power so even without Internet I can still watch downloaded videos on my TV because the computer is connected to it)! OK... getting on my exercise bike now to spend the evening with you... 😊 🚴 🏰⛩⛲🌁🏙🌇🌉❤❤❤❤❤ !!!!!

[@susannathornton]

Hi Donna! aw thanks for the lovely comment, glad you liked the film! Hope you enjoy the rest of them haha! I love making them, choosing music and stuff, nice. Yeh on this Wales ride I had thought of riding from London like you say, cos I thought that would be nice, riding door to door is always kind of satisfying. But it was really snowy with Met Office warnings and everything, so I shortened the trip, and booked a train ticket, cos I saw that the snow was going to melt so the roads would be clear, but still be snowy on the hills and look fantastic. I really wanted to see that. And as you saw it was a bit wet and cold and windy! But it all worked out great. Aw sorry to hear about your cancer. Hope your recovery going well and hope you're having lots of good bits this weekend. Sounds great that you are out there on your bike too! Thank you for watching and for the lovely comment! Keep going!! Happy cycling!

[@loudoret353]

That was epic, Susannah - more so for the personal health journey you've experienced. You have such an ability to make cosy in the most inclement conditions, and find joy in the most modest of things - a gift we could all learn from I suspect! Thank you for taking the time to film it all. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@susannathornton]

Thanks Lou! such a sweet thing you wrote, finding joy in modest things, yes. Small things are not small at all, I'm just so thankful that I can get out and do things and enjoy it all xx

[@peckermusic]

That was wonderful! How inspirational and what a fantastic adventure! Chapeau!

[@bradlyttle]

"It's terrible weather!" she says in a sing song voice smiling. Yeah, that's the Susanna I've come to know virtually. Nobody embraces this crazy good hellacious life quite like you do, and I feel better for it. Another super brilliant ride! Thanks so much for sharing it. ATB, Brad.

[@susannathornton]

I just looked up hellacious cos I felt like I wanted to know what it reallly meant aw such a lovely comment thank you Brad, glad you enjoyed the film! x

[@geoff9614]

Well done that was quite a journey I love your positive attitude just shows what can be done with the right mindset

[@valintine41]

Pen-y-pass by Brompton, in that weather ! You are one very resilient lady Susannah. Great video, thank you for sharing with us.

[@BikeCamperJBelo]

Everything is beautiful..no dull moment...epic ride congrats!!! more to com...pls,keepsafe! from the philippines...

[@Oldie-inhisfoldie]

So happy you were able to enjoy your adventure and share it, you are inspirational.

[@susannathornton]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it too!

[@mcfcbird]

Taking on Snowdonia on a Brompton! That’s strength and very admirable. Well done. If you can beat Wales on a Brompton, you can beat anything.

[@lynncoetzee4816]

Susanna, you are such an inspiration ! I was cheering you up all those steep passes - and I talk to myself too ! Thank you so much for sharing your journey. Take care

[@susannathornton]

Aw thanks for writing Lynn! Glad you liked it! I love this film too actually, makes me happy to watch it every time I watch it haha

[@JohnWilliams-ge7eh]

Thank you loved it and you lass are as hard as nails ❤

[@conniemccormack2963]

I am so great full you are sharing your journeys. ❤

[@constancevann4045]

We do very much enjoy your videos but even more appreciate your upbeat attitude towards all that comes your way

[@hArtyTruffle]

Thankyou Susanna! What an absolute inspiration you are. I bought the bike. Now I just need to work up the courage to get out there. Watching people like you really helps. I know one day soon I will pack my Ortlieb bags for real and go get my own helping of joy ✨🙏✨

[@susannathornton]

Hello! oh that's great that you got the bike! And the bags too sounds like. Maybe one day just pack your stove etc, and do a day ride and cook a nice lunch.... You prob do that already! But if not then doing a "cooking ride" like that will mean you got one big part of doing an adventure nicely under your belt, so when you do head out on an overnight trip, you know you can easily rustle up a lovely meal... Kind of get experience chunk by chunk. So it all feels doable... If you know what I mean. Anyway! bla bla! my two pence worth! Thanks for watching and for writing! Happy cycling!

[@hArtyTruffle]

@@susannathornton funny you should say that about doing a “cooking a meal” trip because that was my thought exactly. I repacked a simple bag yesterday and will do just as you suggested very soon ✨🙏✨

[@sunburn1013]

Yay another video from you❤❤❤

[@ianmcleod4]

Susannah you are hard as nails fab strength and determination , take care , big bloke from Ireland

[@berenicek9467]

Just wanted to say thankyou again for sharing your travels. You show us all what’s possible with grit and determination. The weather looked brutal but you actually made it look fun!

[@susannathornton]

Hi Berenice! Thank you for writing!! it was fun. yeh a bit brutal too haha hey ho. actually I think the weather meant that noone else was there so I had it all to myself which was amazing

[@michaelheaton5469]

Wow only came across your videos yesterday and i am hooked already, your dad at 87 is an absolute inspiration and legend, wow what an amazing guy, and you are also an inspiration, look forward to watching all your videos on here, lovely narrative and superb scenery.

[@susannathornton]

Hello Michael thank you for watching, glad you enjoy the films. More on the way! best wishes!

[@cliveelsmore]

Wow! Not sure I'd have the guts and determination to battle through that ghastly weather. And all the extra footage must take considerable effort. Thank you Susanna. I always thoroughly enjoy your videos. I've been looking forward to this and I loved it!

[@louisecooper4803]

Have been watching your adventures over the past couple of days from your trek from Hong Kong to your travels with your dad and more. So enjoyable. Thank you.

[@susannathornton]

Hi Louise! aw thanks for watching! makes me think I must organise my channel page a bit so it is easier to navigate around and see what is there. keep meaning to do it and dont get roudn to it! Glad you enjoy the films anyway! best wishes!

[@noratheexplorer5020]

You really are an inspiration to so many people who watch your videos ❤

[@susannathornton]

aw thanks Nora, I am just so grateful that I can do it, I know how lucky I am

[@BromptonHabitude-fe1in]

I love this channel. I wish I had your determination and grit! You're an inspiration.

[@susannathornton]

Hello!! thank you for watching!!

[@julesmorrissey]

I'm always impressed by your positivity in the face of adversity, Susanna but I'm amazed at how you manage to produce incredible meals whilst bike packing. On my trips I mostly subsist on a diet of flapjack and dodgy sausage rolls...

[@susannathornton]

haha oh I think that sounds pretty good, love flapjacks and sausage rolls too haha. And a flask of tea to wash them down, just the ticket!

[@micksoden7064]

Marvellous courageous woman.much to admire.😊

[@susannathornton]

aw thanks Mick. I loved that ride, and I love watching the film too and remembering it

[@peterschoen841]

Beautiful! Best show on YT. Thanks as always.

[@lsismeiro]

What terrible conditions to ride a bike. You are a force of nature to keep pushing with a weather like that. All the best!

[@arcoulant87]

Chapeau your one bad ass great video. Chapeau

[@paulwilliams8588]

Well done you.. A joy to watch and listen to you. Wish you all the best with health and travels 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@stevejohns6942]

Good on you Sussanha you have certainly captured my interest. Being a road cyclist for the last thirty years I understand your love of cycling. As we say in Australia " good on you mate" . All the best Steve.

[@susannathornton]

Hi Steve! thanks for writing! ah nice, a road cyclist! Actually when I was young, here in England, there wasn't much crossover between touring and racing. Very few people did what I did, which was come to cycle racing from touring. Two kind of separate worlds, for some reason. Wonder if it was the same there in Australia. I love both. Anyway! Thank you for watching!

[@colinpearce7079]

Hi Susanna,11 out of 10 for grit & determination,you bring the scenery to life whatever the conditions,atb & take care,Colin P,❤👍☔️

[@pauljenkins2501]

I was delighted to see that your new video had popped up on my KZbin selection. Delighted because your videos are always so good, and always inspiring to me and, I suspect, to many others too. Delighted, too, because it means that you are getting your strength back.... Thank you for a lovely, lovely video. Wishing you many more adventures in 2023 and beyond.

[@lynnrixson3013]

Amazingly wonderful to watch ! Thank you 😊

[@Vacaverde787]

Susanna!! This trip was totally liberating. The route, the music, the landscapes, the rivers and snow-covered meadows, made me feel like I was traveling right next to you. This is an excellent video, thanks for sharing it, you are admirable!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻May you be well and a warm hug from the tropics👋🏼

[@alicat749]

Thanks for sharing. Lots of smiles and tough miles that could not be easy on a Brompton but you made it look easy. Happy travelling.

[@lawrencedavison7519]

You are quite simply a very inspirational person❤

[@IsLifeAlwaysThisHard]

Enjoying your uploads especially this Welsh one, your pronuciation of Welsh made me smile. Take care.

[@susannathornton]

oh I know it was all wrong - I should have asked my niece and nephew to coach me

[@jasonloke2219]

Yes, it looked really cold! It was a tough ride, Especially in late winter. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@alexk3806]

Brilliant stuff. Loved this adventure. You're braver than me, with all that wet and cold. Thanks for sharing this adventure.

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

I’m not great with words so I’ll keep it short. Your Awesome x

[@susannathornton]

Aw you too, thank you for watching🥰

[@pootlingalong8928]

Always excited to see a notification of a new Susanna film! What a trip, I don’t know how you ride that loaded bike up those hills, you must be so fit despite the treatments you’ve endured. I loved this film Susanna, you show what joy can be found with a bike and a tent and the open road. Thank you for the film 🥰

[@susannathornton]

Aw thank you for the lovely comment! Just going through things and realised I had missed yours! I love what you said - joy, bike, tent, open road... ahhhh yes! Thanks for writing! Best wishes! xxx

[@melaniecycles4653]

Found your channel by accident the other week when I put in brompton bikepacking after getting my first ever brompton! Amd you totally amaze me and im in awe of your courage,honesty and determination! Thanks for sharijg and I think I need to find a little bit of coursge and get out there!

[@IanBays]

Another lovely and inspiring film Great music choices. So glad to see you are getting your strength back.

[@meldefreitas2622]

Top ⭐️ achievement You did it and managed to make a beautiful vid at the same time. Highly enjoyable!

[@wellermj]

Just completed my first multi day tour from Newport to Tenby with my wife in tow, all thanks to you and your inspirational videos, thank you so much for sharing your experience. We had lots of hills, hail and wind but loved every minute of it.....Thank you x

[@susannathornton]

Hi Martin and hi to Martin's wife! Woo that sounds brilliant, bravo to you both! 🚲🚲

[@RobertVinet]

I'm so very happy to see you keep challenging yourself. That you push forward. With real modesty. Susanna, you are a force, an inspiration, to me, as I'm sure to others. I look forward to seeing more of your epic travels. Thank you for sharing.

[@roberthughes8428]

What A lovely Lady,I Like Your Positive Outlook On Life,You Take Care.

[@susannathornton]

Aw thanks for writing Robert, you take care too x

[@melissacurran-moore8919]

Susanna - you are amazing!

[@charlesthompson718]

This is one of the most inspiring pieces of content I’ve ever consumed. Incredible journey - literally and metaphorically.

[@susannathornton]

aw thank you Charles, your comment made me just rewatch it myself haha!! happy days! glad you enjoyed it too, thank you for writing!

[@mithuharjani3620]

Oooooohhhhh!!!!!!!!! Susana, simply wonderful, I have loved this beautiful trip with all its landscapes. I got home late after dinner with my wife, she fell asleep and I saw your publication and I couldn't resist despite the hour and the sleep that I also had to see the whole trip, simply beautiful, thank you and until the next trip 😊 ✨💫☘️

[@susannathornton]

Hi Mithu! aw thanks for watching, glad you liked it!

[@charlieoscar09]

Well done very brave getting out in that......Your fitness looks like its coming back nicely,he says from his Computer chair ( i must get my bike out) Thanks for the video. Keep them coming.

[@susannathornton]

haha thanks for writing, made me laugh 😁

[@pstopaj]

big respect for what you've done 👍

[@Andrew-Andre]

Well done Susanna!! Thank you for sharing!

[@c0tychan]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I love that familiar ear to ear smile. You are back ;) so glad to see your updates. I’ve been looking out for your vid and praying for you. 💪💪💪💪💪

[@susannathornton]

Thank you for all hearts!! Here's one for you back! 💖 keep smiling you too!

[@stephenbrown5844]

Hun,😊you have one heart like a lion to do this after your chemotherapy etc♥️♥️🇬🇧i take my hat off to you,, big style, ♥️♥️💕💕😊👍stay strong and positive and you will get there. Music and self conversation is so therapeutic and warm... 😉👌

[@TheMrCzi]

What an adventure through such magnificent wild landscapes! Crossing the mountain on a Brompton in rainy and windy weather in freezing temperatures...and with a smile: it's a real feat. Big thanks for sharing!

[@ascot1049]

Brilliant and well done ,you are a champion on so many levels.

[@stephangeier7277]

Super Susanna, bei guten Wetter kann’s jeder Gruß aus Nürnberg Deutschland 🇩🇪 Stephan

[@auntdayskitchen6315]

That was great. I’m so glad you’re doing better I very much enjoy your videos. Thank you.

[@susannathornton]

Aw thank you Aunt Days Kitchen glad you like the films x

[@pepibon28]

Amazing, Susanna! What an inspiration.

[@ivangodley325]

Hi from Ireland.. Epic journey in those conditions. Well done and thanks for posting.

[@effyleven]

Thanks Susanah, for taking us along with you. You must believe all your fans, when we say that what you share is a privilage we appreciate. Thanks again.

[@susannathornton]

Aw thanks Effyleven. Best wishes!

[@garycampbell7615]

I am so in awe of your resilience and ebulliece, thank you for taking away any excuses I have to get out on my Brompton

[@MiriamKennedy]

Wahooooo! A great adventure and journey Susanna 🤗 Your confidence must have been soaring on reaching your sister in law!! Such a challenging journey on little wheels, a few gears and with Wales throwing it’s wintery looking showers at you 😎🎉 I can imagine those hills being uplifting and deadening at the same time 🫣 The difficulty and pleasure of your trip was clear!! Where to next? 🤩❤️

[@susannathornton]

Hi Miriam!! aw yes already getting over the Berwyns day 2 was such a good feeling, like yay, I can! the next day the wind was just terrible and that was quite scary actually, but then day four when I was riding past that gorgeous lake on the way to the last pass, I felt soooo good, and so chuffed that - four days in - I felt so strong... Cos then I knew it was all gonna be OK, and I just loved it all, the climbing and everything. Love the feeling of being strong enough to deal with whatever comes, what a joy. Doing this ride has encouraged me a lot. Feels like all the little bits of going up the stairs and never taking the lift and the walking and running etc etc is working!!!! I am so grateful that I am able to do it all. You write such lovely things, thank you!! Best wishes from here in London where I am being quite lazy today better get up and go to the shops actually

[@MiriamKennedy]

@@susannathornton a lazy Friday sounds great Susanna 🤗 Take good care xx

[@chrisw1090]

What a great end to today to see your video of your journey to Anglesey you are truly inspirational. Glad to see you looking so much better.

[@sellignomod83]

Great show Susanna, thank you

[@martinreed9264]

You are amazing!!! 🎉🎉🎉 Have day dreamed about cycling that route and you ….just did it 😮. Total heroine 😊 👏

[@FranLuckyflute]

Good to see you. Your brave to battle that wind. Well done on those hills 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 rain and cold 🥶 you managed it… bravo…! ❤ champion.

[@dannykahan6332]

You are an inspiration to me Susana, keep on Brompton bikepacking ! I’m in chemo with a GI tumour and I followed you for several years, way before my diagnosis feb 23. I had a Brompton but regretfully sold it . I aim to buy another after surgery for just short rides . I could never do what you do but I can get on my bike and ride slowly taking everything in. Thanks for continuing to offer your experiences, they are treasured. Danny K

[@susannathornton]

Hi Danny! thanks for the lovely message. So sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I hope you are having a good day... It sounds like a nice idea to get a bike, ready and waiting for you. Bravo you actually. For me, tbh after I was diagnosed this time I couldn't bear to look at my bike, cos it reminded me of everything that I wanted to do, but couldnt.... And after surgery I was stuck for quite long while I healed, longer than I expected, and meanwhile more tests and waiting for results etc, but eventually I got to feel like yeh I can look at my bike again, cos I began to believe that I would get out and ride it again, and I began to walk round the house and just touch the handlebar occasionally... And now I feel so lucky - hills snow rain cold, who cares - none of that is hard! Getting through everything cancer throws at me, that is hard!! The cycling is the fun part! Riding slowly and taking it all in, yeh that's exactly what I enjoy. I love it. More than ever. Anyway. Bla bla. Long reply. Sending you best wishes! and yeh hoping you are having a good day there x

[@dannykahan6332]

Thanks for spending time replying to me, lovely and encouraging thoughts. You will be one of the reasons I get back on my bike. Danny K

[@angelaaz6282]

I’m not a biker, much less a Brompton biker, so I am quite impressed with your riding and camping across Wales! 😅

[@jalvapic]

You're an inspiration 🚵‍♂

[@markday1714]

your content is art. your art gives me hope. thank you!

[@TheCoopsvids]

Another great adventure was cold watching it lol ….have binge watched most of your films over the past few days …brill channel 👍🏻❤️🚴

[@alextr3a640]

Wow! Susanna what a great video! And how much I enjoy your happiness about the smallest things like the nice views that you enjoy the most! So thanks! 🎉

[@susannathornton]

Thanks Alex, what a lovely comment 🥰

[@anniebikes7002]

What a wonderful journey. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@resurgem]

Kudos to you! You are one amazing woman.

[@kevc8759]

Wonder Woman 😍💐🎊

[@thecycle2worker152]

Another great adventure Thanks Susan

[@worldcooking]

Wonderful places filmed from the bike, in different weather conditions!

[@alangillanders2811]

well done even with the cold wet weather. defiantly a beautiful part of the world.

[@priasn09]

Always waiting your new adventure ..

[@mainmort]

Your videos are really inspirational. Thank you Sussanah

[@peterrafferty9838]

Lovely video as usual Suzanna, thank you 🙂

[@AB-qp6yj]

Great, genuine content. Aspirational

[@carolynfox8258]

Soooo glad you are well enough to do such an epic trip. only 35 miles each day she says. ,!! I was relieved when you stopped and got a warm bed for the night when the weather was at its worst. Bravo, bravo! I loved seeing Wales from a warm 20C degrees here in Australia, as I recover from covid. Just the medicine I needed. Thank you for the beautiful voyeuristic travel log. You are truly inspirational.

[@susannathornton]

Aw sorry to hear you are battling covid Carolyn, hope you are feeling better soon. Thanks for the lovely comment! x

[@geoffbrompton822]

Thanks for this one.Always look forward to your videos.

[@susannathornton]

thanks Geoff!

[@spikedickey5703]

What a legend! Loved it. Greetings from NZ.👍

[@loulloyd628]

So lovely to be able to see you out and about again, I have really missed your recordings

[@timgearing5121]

Chapeau, Susanna!

[@WiltshireMan]

That was Fantastic Susanna. I've never cycled in Wales but done plenty on my motorbike. You get to see so much more on a bicycle though and you experience more too. I'm sat in my tent in a wood with a candle lantern for company. They do give a nice ambiance 😊

[@anroadking]

Nice to see you on here Sandy. Ade Nicholson

[@pootlingalong8928]

Fancy you popping up here - you are another of my favourite KZbinrs and I’ve only just enjoyed your Scottish motorbike lads’ trip and garden update videos!

[@susannathornton]

Aw Sandy! thank you for the lovely comment! haha so nice that you were out there in your tent with a candle lantern too 🕯😁⛺

[@ElsaPlanBe]

Honestly? Great achievement! Congratulations

[@simonwiltshire]

Great video, well done what an adventure and thankyou for shareing.

[@richH1625]

Wales , in March , in the snow ?? That was a lot more smiles than I expected !! :)

[@karenjones3051]

Nice job, you are very welcome to visit us and enjoy our country

[@paulfisher2038]

Excellent video.. thank you..

[@gbwildlifeuk8269]

You should be proud completing that ride, it was an achievement by anyones' standards and a lesson in what the right attitude and determination can achieve. Well done you! 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@MichaelWilde.pushbikegraddad]

Good to see you once again out on an adventure, thanks for sharing and I hope all is well with you.

[@TerryDeacon-v4s]

Well done Suaanna, inspiring.

[@RocketmanRadford]

Lovely film Susannah. Well done on completing it and battling the elements. You are really very hardy and resilient to contemplate camping in March in UK. Impressive!

[@char5477]

Wow, VERY IMPRESSIVE! All that you went through, weather, mountains, cold, and camping in inclement weather! Glad you made it!!!!