Wiltshire Man Goes on a 50 mile bike ride through the English countryside

[@campfire52]

I never grow tired of your biking videos or any other types of videos that you do Sandy. You live a very diversified and rich life and I always feel privileged to join you on any and all of your undertakings. As they say "variety is the spice of life." Just keep doing what you are doing and your KZbin channel will be just perfect. Thanks for another fine video of another entertaining and enjoyable video. See you on the next one.

[@WiltshireMan]

Variety is indeed the spice of life Terry, the Wiltshire countryside is quite varied so I'm lucky in that respect

[@billcotton1551]

1000 years old! wow, it's fantastic. What workmanship.

[@Gixer750pilot]

Since you put this up , it’s become my evening ride out . Out to lechlade and back

[@Trekon2]

A lovely spin out and about. I like walking but cycling is no. 1 for me because you get to see and visit more places like the beautiful river Coln, so thanks Sandy for taking me along, wonderful 👏👋

[@wickedwinker496]

Hi Sandy, thanks for mentioning that your subscriber numbers have gone down. When I checked, mine was unsubscribed too! I have re subscribed and urge everone to double check. Love all your content whatever the subject, you are not being abandoned 😊

[@sharkmentality9717]

Newer Samsung phones allow no subscribing, no ads. Just by manipulating viewing. That will surely bring sub #'s down. It's what I do.

[@simonwiltshire]

Your a great inspiration to us all sandy! Cheers.

[@reddirt5489]

Loved the beautiful tour, loved the music 🎶 Love this channel.😊

[@pootlingalong8928]

Lovely video - so much so I’m immediately going to watch it again! The 360 camera is a splendid addition to your filming arsenal and brings a whole new level of interest to your excellent films. I love that you carry a packet of sandwiches and a drink on your bike rides. I do the same. It was standard practice back in the day and I wish more people would use a bike to get out and about with a lunch stop in this way. The bike truly becomes a travelling companion. Looking forward to your next video - I don’t care if it’s camping, gardening, dog walks, motorbikes or pushbikes - love the mix! Take care, and best regards to Mandy who looks after you so well as you do her 🙂

[@WiltshireMan]

If I had to choose any one for of transport then it would be the bicycle. Its just right:)

[@peterstanford9927]

Lovely video Sandy. Back in the late '80's, a time of great sadness when I used to go caravanning with my mother and father and my mother was in the final stages of cancer. I used to take my bicycle and tour around the Bourton-on-the-Water area. Naunton, The Barringons, Guiting Power, Salperton, Winchcombe, The Slaughters, etc. A real mix of sad and happy times/memories. The water pump on top of the stepped pillar? The village's 'High Water Mark' perhaps? You don't hear of people pumping water down, do you? Maybe it was internationalism and some of the locals wanted to adopt the methodology of carrying water on their heads...not a good idea to bend down to pick up your pitcher.

[@bonnie43uk]

at 3:48 you go past the house my mum was born and raised at, it's called "Angells", in Meysey Hampton, she had an idyllic childhood and loved her life there. Left school at 14 and went to live as a chambermaid in Potters bar just as WWII was breaking out in 1945.

[@victormonster4658]

River Coln is a great river for signal crayfish. Your not meant to but they make a lovely snack (there an invasive species anyway). Great video as always WM, thank you 👍👌

[@silktvPDR1]

I was hoping you were going to show the War Graves as very poignant at the present time! I love finding CWGC sites and investigating the stories. Love the bew camera too 👍

[@WiltshireMan]

I shall have to revisit Paul and go see those graves. War is a terrible thing waged by the powers that be

[@madmax2506]

what a cracking run out and great video. thanks for putting it all together Sandy 👌👌👌👌👍👍

[@kjh789az]

Thanks, Sandy. The cats ears look fine - thought they were stereo mics at first! Good conditions for cycling, so definately take advantage and mix in with the camping videos as and when. Defo worth checking we are Subscribed!

[@BeercanBushcraft]

Well the reason people are leaving you is because of all those blooming hooting owls 🦉 🦉 🦉 Great video Sandy mate, enjoyed that 👍 All the best to you and yours, have a great rest of the weekend 👍 🍻 🍻 🍻

[@grahami3495]

Great video Sandy.👍

[@davebarney3369]

I thought i recognised that statue. I went canoeing thru that lock. Lechlade is lovely but in the summer it gets ruined with all the litter. Lovely video as usual 👍

[@mischef18]

Thanks for letting us tag along bro this video was very enjoyable. Safe travels. Ken.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks for watching Ken

[@stuartmckinnon5795]

Another enjoyable video mate it's good to sit down with a brew and enjoy your video THANKS Sandy🍰🍺🚴

[@WiltshireMan]

Glad you enjoyed it Stuart:)

[@Martycycleman]

Another lovely video Sandy thoroughly enjoyable. Ha ha! unsubscribing, i thought it was me. The 360s really working out well.

[@willong1000]

Sandy, I don't see anything wrong with the appearance of the "Cat's Ears" wind baffles. They make sense to me, though I have no direct experience with them. I did notice that the example worn by Floyd Raser in the included brief clip seem to be made from the "hook" portion of Velcro fabric. I will speculate here that the tiny forest of hooks standing up in the air flow will disrupt it more effectively, and thus attenuate the associated noise to a greater degree, than the smoother fabric which you have chosen to craft your own pair. Hope to see some more camping content soon. Take care!

[@jeetts59]

Such a privilege to go along with your rides.you live in a beautiful and interesting part of the world, it’s inspiring to watch your incredible interest and enthusiasm in your local area. Unfortunately I have a lower back injury so I’ve been told not to ride due to the leaning forward position, hope the changes eventually.

[@WiltshireMan]

Perhaps you could ride a recumbent trike? This is one bike I shall be adding to my collection in the future

[@markjlacey]

Such a joy to watch and eating up the miles on the new bike, Sandy. All the best.

[@neilfields5914]

I’ve just checked that subscription and I’ve had to subscribe again. I was there at the start, many years ago

[@WiltshireMan]

It's happening a lot Neil thanks for re subscribing

[@garrygreen3210]

Great stuff Sandy, thanks for the ride! The countryside around there is world class.

[@WiltshireMan]

It's also a lovely time of year Garry. Thanks

[@bumbleo8993]

Very impressed with the new 360 camera Sandy great riding footage. Enjoyable as always..

[@annsmith8000]

Wow another brilliant day thanks Sandy, Tithe barn jogged my brain i remember one afternoon my mate David Pearcey asking me if I would go with him to see his Grand parents, I was about five n half so we walked to Little Coxwell along Faringdon Rd I remember it being a hot day and it seemed a long long way I slept on way back home to Shrivenham in Grandads car. I grew up with Dave n John starting out from Elms Row when my family and his moved up to Sandshill. I am fortunate in having many beautiful memories growing up in that village with those people yeah 75 years. ❤️ Robert

[@WiltshireMan]

Tell me more. David Pearcey has now passed away, he was my cousin. John now lives in Highworth. Arthur and Marjorie also now passed away, they lived in Sandhill nr11, I used to live in Nr29. My Grandparents lived in little Coxwell, Grandad died in 1959 before I was born but Nan lived on til 1974 and moved to the Alms houses in Claypits lane Shrivenham before moving to faringdon whre she eventually died. Its a small world

[@annsmith8000]

I was very sad upon learning of David’s death he was too young ❤️ never a more generous soul it must have been a huge blow for his darling wife as so for the rest of his family. We lived 15 Sandshill the centre house of the three, Margery was like my second Mum I spent many hours with them, catching my first fish just down Longcot rd in the stream just where it goes into Becket also walking from Highworth rd across the fields to Watchfield brook. My parents and younger sister moved to NZ approx 1973 then I moved up to Ashbury until 1973 when I obtained a permit to settle in Canada but fell in love with NZ on the way and also Australia it was hard choosing. My younger sister Margaret says she was at school in Faringdon with your brother so it is a small World. Please can you pass on love to John from both of my sisters an myself. Bedtime here so hooray from Robert in NZ👋👋👋

[@jimrowland6089]

A very nice ride. There are great healing powers in the self propelled outdoors. A feast of medicinal power for the eyes, mind and body. Warm ears are a good thing too.

[@WiltshireMan]

Your right Jim, Once I get out and start moving everything is good:)

[@ed7540]

Hi Sandy. I’ve just checked and I’m still subscribed and the notifications are still on. I’m going to come out your way in the summer holidays hopefully I’ll bump into you and say hello. Look out for a silver FJR with a fat bloke on it. 😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂

[@JohnRichardson-v2l]

Lovely part of the country you get to live/ride in.......nearly as lovely as Yorkshire..... 'Ull' east yorkshire.

[@TurboTimsWorld]

Thanks Sandy as an expat of Narm,, ShrivenNarm (Shrivenham) living in Devon now this was a great video as with the Pendon Vids. I lived all around the vale but now in Devon and have a 350 Mitchess jampot in my shed, my dad's old bike with a story. Love your videos !!

[@WiltshireMan]

I hope you can get your Dad's old bike running and on the road again Tim

[@NELSON3947]

That view of the Coln where you stopped is a regular of mine. There's a very handy tap just inside the gate of the chapel where you stopped. Keep on rollin....:)

[@WiltshireMan]

Knowing where the taps are is useful:)

[@johncomrie2303]

You do a wonderful job , keep up the good work

[@susanlambert8164]

Lovely bike ride Sandy, haven't done much push bike riding since I was a kid but enjoy your videos. New camera is good 👍

[@gordonsuddery4635]

Nice to see you out with the camera. I enjoyed every minute of it thanks my best wishes to you all from the Philippines ❤️💪👍😉😀😁🐑🇵🇭🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@stevef8763]

We live in a beautiful country, thanks for taking us through it.

[@marksimpson5218]

With a national health service in crisis, and rubber boats coming over every day, I beg to differ.

[@oldgittarist]

Lovely part of the country, Sandy. Many thanks!

[@WiltshireMan]

Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@seanoreilly6774]

Good video great to get out on the bike and see the country side i cycle 200km a week in Ireland it's the only way to get about.

[@TrainDriverRob]

Nice one Sandy, venturing into Glorious Gloucestershire! If you ever wanted a one-way trip towards Cheltenham over Cleeve Hill (you’d like Belas Knapp) or Leckhampton (for its quarrying history) I could run you back to Swindon in the car no problem 👍

[@mabes981]

Very relaxing video Sandy, looked like a wonderful bike ride.

[@Ednostic]

Great job as ever Sandy. Love the cat ears by the way lol. Keep up the great work you do 😉👌

[@erikbroderstad401]

Thankyou Sandy

[@keithchambers-oq6nb]

You travel much as I do, as a wayfarer-except I take my brew pot for fresh brew of coffee. Your content is excellent.

[@pauledwards499]

Fantastic. Thanks Sandy

[@Stephens8x6Workshop]

Another enjoyable adventure mate. thanks for taking us along. I've been unsubscribed for no reason. Re subbed. It happens to viewers on my channel too. That's technology for ya (ha ha). All the best.

[@Peter-gv2gn]

Brilliant Sandy ,so very enjoyable.

[@stevetaylor8446]

Love these cycling videos mate...it's something i can relate to. That scenery once again is stunning. I like the motorbike videos too, but theres something about the cycling that makes trips like these special, the quietness and the opportunity to take in with your eyes the surroundings. Too fast and it tends to be a bit of a blur. So much history around us and everyone going about their daily tasks and they dont think about the history. That old pump....there's one at the top of Bromley High Street and it's said that back in the day, people used to drink from it, until numerous people got poisoned by contaminated water 😂 But none the less, a busy place and the home of the likes of HG Wells and the pump has a history too.

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Steve Cycling is just the right speed, for me it is my preferred way to travel and see the countryside:)

[@johnmacdonald6345]

Yes. Same here. Just checked and I had been unsubscribed. I've subscribed again now. Thanks for the head's up.

[@garphykeks]

Wonderful Sandy... What a joyful ride out👌😎 A great mix of history and chat. Your base fitness is REALLY happening! KTF🙏

[@WiltshireMan]

All the cycling is paying off Marty:)

[@patrickshaw7983]

Nice interesting ride out. Those cheek pieces look interesting. 360 camera shots are great, I can't begin to understand how it works!

[@davidhudson7590]

Just bought new mtb at 53 decided new hobby time looking at luggage at min for overnighter as I can't walk very far or carry heavy packs now don't think I got best bike orange crush comp but can remember were dogs doodles when mtb took off must be 35 yrs ago my 1st Scott boulder😂 great relaxing ride sandy

[@banksarenotyourfriends]

Water pumps on top of steps were often for use by farm vehicles. Cheers. M7TYN

[@AndrewHHems1969]

That's your gravel bike innit Sandy? Must be a breeze to ride 😊

[@skywalkerdream2490]

Nice video. If you were to ride to Shilton (nr Carterton) you’ll see another of those pumps on steps, also a strange circular stone thing next to it. Again, next to it is a bench to rest on, right next to a lovely old ford which gets very deep in the winter!

[@RobR455]

Lovely video. I really appreciated it. Take care!

[@CornishColin]

great ride Sandy and nice new perspectives with your new 360 camera.

[@CornishColin]

By the way I'm one of those expats who are homesick. 2 more years in Oman then I'm back home in Devon (used to live in Stanton St Bernard not far from you .. but went back to the SW).

[@colinpearce7079]

Hi Sandy,your videos get better,so informative & full of local history,I don’t think those side pieces look daft,if they work that’s great,I noticed you use a Garmin on your bike,I’m thinking of the Explorer 2 Garmin,once I’ve checked out if they are easy to use,going back to the side pieces,they fit race horses with cheek pieces & just think how fast they go🤡👍,atb Colin P.

[@francismccrossan1669]

Nice to see you on your bike again was nice to see a old water pump hope all is well looked nice and dry for a change stay healthy one life enjoy blessed be

[@davidginn8448]

I for one enjoy all your videos, including all aspect and jacklore knives, my hope is one day you will have enough subscribers to allow you to just tick along making KZbin videos and not have to work so hard manufacturing the knives. Thanks as always for taking the trouble to take us along ATB Big Dave

[@baggaleydaniel]

Fantastic video as always !

[@onge1981]

Would love to see you do the Wiltshire White Horses at some point, living in Bassett I'd love to join you

[@neilwilkinson5415]

Lovely video Sandy. A beautiful part of the country.That barns internal structure was very interesting to see.

[@kevindean9613]

I'm trying to get my millage up & weight down after a long illness & will doing a 50 miles route on Monday down here on the isle of wight ,my first tour will be the Cantii way in a couple of weeks .Thanks for the inspiration.

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Kevin I find a good breakfast of complex carbs (Oats) will fuel you for many miles, don't push too hard or you'll run out of steam. Cycling is a great way to get fit and lose weight but it needs to be a regular habit. I try and cycle 4 or 5 times a week, I no longer run a car, I cycle everywhere instead

[@Gixer750pilot]

That’s a good loop Sandy. I might go on Garmin and copy that and do it myself. Hope you are well . C

[@leonardmcdermott7703]

Lovely video Sandy thanks for bringing us along, but can i ask you to wear a h-viz for safety reasons.

[@Caggiehanded]

Hello, you don't find many of those old hand water pumps that actually work anymore, though i still know a couple, they're mostly just ornamental nowadays, used them in the 60s and early 70s.

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

That is epic!

[@robtherover]

Nice one Sandy.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Rob I'm enjoying two wheeled human power:)

[@ashleyhoward8926]

Very well done Sandy, a great day out. Better pushing pedals than daisies, I say! Greetings from Northumberland.

[@WiltshireMan]

Hahaa very true

[@davelynoutdoors4277]

Sandy, ready token, was where highway men stopped the coach to collect a toll, hence the name!!

[@WiltshireMan]

Thats interesting Dave, Thanks:)

[@dutydruid9375]

I’ve just checked Sandy and I had been ‘unsubscribed’ aswell. Don’t know how that could have happened. Joined the fold again.👍

[@WiltshireMan]

Haawelcome back, KZbin is upto some dirty tricks I think

[@alanvaughan4143]

Hi Sandy . Did you realise you were metres away from a identical barn in Bradford on Avon when you were waiting for a lift at the Lock Inn

[@trailhuntercy4433]

NEW SUBSCRIBER !!!! Keep riding man !!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@WiltshireMan]

Welcome to my channel:)

[@user-woolfallD]

Look like 👍 fun time

[@techguy9023]

I have got to get into regular cycling. I want to start riding the greenway loop in town. It would be a good place to re start riding because there are no cars and I’m very rusty.

[@WiltshireMan]

Take it steady and slow and build up

[@fryo8286]

I see it all the time. I would like you to be able to use subtitles. Best regards.

[@smallandy75]

Greetings Sandy, I’m no cinematographer but I think the 360 looks a little darker compared to the other camera you used on this trip. All the best

[@andymanser1]

Sandy your next Bradley Wiggins 😊

[@richsmart321]

Lovely video. How are you getting the camera to film you as you go like that on the bike cos it looks amazing!

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid on channel thanks lee

[@garyseckel295]

Enjoyable. Senior with hearing aids here. Would like closed captions too.

[@WiltshireMan]

I'll see what I can do

[@garyseckel295]

@@WiltshireMan Thank you, Sir.

[@anthonykelly5]

sandy what is that barend mirror your using and is it any good.great video thanks.

[@mikehughes3058]

The pump on a step might be for filling containers on a cart with water rather than lifting full units on from the floor. An early water bauser? Or steam tractor tanks?

[@WiltshireMan]

Good point Mike

[@si7777777]

The 360 camera works a treat! Just a quick note, I had to resubscribe last night and when I checked again today, I was unsubscribed again???

[@WiltshireMan]

KZbin is playing funny tricks on some channels, I think they are trying to throttle back smaller channels and maybe eventually close them altogether.

[@jeremystill5442]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@stevezodiac491]

Hi Sandy, have you ever tried clip on TT bars on your bike ? Not for speed but for extra hand positions and giving your wrists a rest on long rides. I am 65, although I am a time triallist still, on longer solo rides, the last one being 117 miles with 7000 feet of climbing, the time trial bars were invaluable, even on my road bikes, for relieving upper body stress and making the ride more enjoyable because of it.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thats something I would like to try at somepoint Steve I can imagine they make for a comfortable ride

[@neanderthaloutdoors9202]

Lovely countryside we do have Sandy and old history in our villages, have you been to the old Tythe Barn in Bradford on Avon, the land was given to some Lord by King Athelstan I think during the Viking invasion era, Theres a Plaque on the wall giving the history.

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Paul, yes I have been past it two or three times now, is that the one close to the canal?

[@neanderthaloutdoors9202]

@@WiltshireMan Yes that's the one, the plaque is on the park side of the wall, interesting history.

[@ironpirate8]

Nice ride Sandy! How do you find drop bars vs flat bars? I find that when I have to crank hard up a hill, the more upright I can sit, the easier it is. Might be just me.

[@hArtyTruffle]

Thanks Sandy 👌🏼 I’m headed that way sometime this year… Is it possible to ride a bike up to the Uffington Horse?

[@WiltshireMan]

Yes, you can cycle up to the hillfort and there's also a path that leads onto the top of the hill by the horses head, it takes a strong pair of legs and lungs to do it in one hit though

[@markadams7270]

Wondering how you are getting on with your Brompton? Do you get around to using it much?

[@davidpayne8413]

Thanks for mentioning homesick expats - maybe that's me you're referencing

[@WiltshireMan]

Hahaa yes it was David

[@davidbaker8483]

Was that a B-52 from Fairford overhead?

[@patrickevans8940]

Another excellent video Sandy, with that 360 camera, it takes it to a different level 👍 I had to subscribe again Strange

[@bolleolympus]

Sometimes I do not get a sigb when you load up videos. Even the bell is black. However, I have a look every day to see if you hav a new video. But your btother I have lost! And I can' remember what the channels name was. So is it with your frend Joe, cant find him as I do not remember the channels name. Do not worry Sandy, I will never leave you.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Bolle, you are a good person, I think KZbin is trying to close some channels, I don't know why but feels an uphill struggle with them sometimes.

[@dutydruid9375]

Sandy why don’t you try motorcycle noise reducing earplugs? Still let sound through but cut out that wind drone.

[@WiltshireMan]

I didn't know they existed, not a fan of having things in my ears though but better than going deaf I supposed. Having said that I have lost a lot of my hearing already

[@Flowerpotmen]

subscribers on other you tube sites are commenting about being unsubscribed without their permission, seems to be happening over the last month .nice version of slades “ come on feel the noise” music at the end of vid

[@WiltshireMan]

Yes Andrew it is happening a lot. Despite regularly uploading my channel is dwindling, fewer views overall and subscriptions through the floor, as for the revenue it has become pocket money! I don't run the channel just for the revenue but it does help:)

[@neilfields5914]

That looks a decent bike sandy. What is it?

[@WiltshireMan]

It's a Planet X Tempest, great bike, I love it

[@davidpayne8413]

Leisure (1911) What is this life if, full of care, We have no time to stand and stare? - No time to stand beneath the boughs And stare as long as sheep or cows: No time to see, when woods we pass, Where squirrels hide their nuts in grass: No time to see, in broad daylight, Streams full of stars, like skies at night: No time to turn at Beauty's glance, And watch her feet, how they can dance: No time to wait till her mouth can Enrich that smile her eyes began? A poor life this if, full of care, We have no time to stand and stare. W.H. Davies

[@WiltshireMan]

Yes I've read this before, I thought of the ex pats when I did the bit at the end. I think I'll be staying in England for the duration:)

[@thegeordiefellwalker8878]

good miles it must be them cats ears 🤣

[@WiltshireMan]

Meeeeoooooowwwwwww:)

[@simonchristie4117]

This has happened alot with Stuart Fillingham, another KZbinr

[@WiltshireMan]

Yes I also follw Mr Fillingham:)