Bikepacking The Dales Divide 2024

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Hi,
On this adventure, I set off with like-minded people for an early Easter attempt of the Dales Divide group start double coast to coast. It was all going well until I reached the cafe. There was hardly any stop time and I still got there at the same time as last year despite my stop time in 2023 being around 37 minutes. I wasn't overly impressed with the day as I'm stronger and fitter than last year. It then poured down when we were at the cafe and the temperature dropped enough to see your breath.
I stopped enjoying myself and when I caught up with my friends who also stopped enjoying it and I turned it around into a fun bikepackinig trip in the Dales.
Looking back, I feel like I may have given up too easily as you forget about the trail conditions when you see the sun in the sky. There has been over 200% of the normal rain for months and the Dales mud was deep and sticky. Friends of mine carried on and did incredibly well, I just wasn't feeling it this year.
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Maybe next year...
-Allen

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  • @8888swatt
    @8888swatt3 ай бұрын

    Love the fact that you never stoppped smiling Allen.

  • @AllenBoardman

    @AllenBoardman

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching :)

  • @PedalsNPetals
    @PedalsNPetals4 ай бұрын

    You and keep smiling adventure did the dales 😊

  • @AllenBoardman

    @AllenBoardman

    4 ай бұрын

    Yeah he got around it didn’t he. He done very well indeed!

  • @johnpagan2382
    @johnpagan23824 ай бұрын

    Nice one Alan, this cheered me up this morning as i sit here nursing a broken wrist and itching to get out bikepacking, even having to miss WRT this year. Thanks for the inspiration and for creating another great video, hopefully another 4 or 5 weeks i can get back out 👍

  • @AllenBoardman

    @AllenBoardman

    4 ай бұрын

    Oh no!! I’m so sorry to hear you have to miss the Welsh Ride Thing :( absolutely gutting. Thanks for watching though, hopefully these next 4 or 5 weeks will get you sorted. 🙂

  • @iankstanley
    @iankstanley4 ай бұрын

    Always smiling. Well done.

  • @AllenBoardman

    @AllenBoardman

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks buddy. :)

  • @marktownend3782
    @marktownend37824 ай бұрын

    Always look forward 2 your video really enjoy them. Come across as a lovely bloke with zero ego......not always case in this sport. That's a hard ride, I certainly couldn't do it

  • @AllenBoardman

    @AllenBoardman

    4 ай бұрын

    I'm so pleased you look forward and you liked this one too. I'm always happy to share failure as it's part of life, isn't it? Thank you so much.

  • @marktownend3782

    @marktownend3782

    4 ай бұрын

    @@AllenBoardman yes I guess it is . Great attitude 2 have👍

  • @silentrabbit247
    @silentrabbit2474 ай бұрын

    Give the traditional rain gear a go Allen - a quality bike cape with hood - gaiters and waterproof foot ware or plastic bags / overshoes. The secret is to anchor down the cape by sitting on it, then pull up a bit so its not too tight on your back, the front has hand stirrups which anchor the front end ( extra flap right at the front goes over the handlebars and protects the hands ) I cycle all day in the rain with this setup - up here in "sunny" Scotland. Gives great rain protection and ventilation, haven't found a better way. All the best and thanks for sharing your trips.

  • @AllenBoardman

    @AllenBoardman

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for the advice! All this tech gear is not quite up to it eh?! Thanks for watching :)

  • @tonypaddler
    @tonypaddler3 ай бұрын

    I know it's a hard decision to make but if you're not feeling it then pushing on to finish just makes it more miserable. Great video all the same Allen! Cheers 🚲👍

  • @AllenBoardman

    @AllenBoardman

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you. Slowly making sense of it all. Thanks for watching!

  • @WainwrightWalksWiaLocalLad
    @WainwrightWalksWiaLocalLad4 ай бұрын

    We've had nowt but rain since before Christmas! I live just a couple of miles from Arnside, so recognised all of the trails in your video. Sorry you had to scratch... but you made the best of a bad job...and a great video, thanks for sharing cheers Alistair 👍

  • @AllenBoardman

    @AllenBoardman

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you Alistair, I can't wait for the sun to come out! The rain just wont stop will it? I'll always try to make good of a bad situation, even though I'm struggling with my decision still. Thanks again.

  • @aintnothingbutmamils
    @aintnothingbutmamils4 ай бұрын

    Great film. Me and Nick met you at Malham. It certainly was very tough going. Thanks to you and your mates for all the kind words and encouragement.

  • @AllenBoardman

    @AllenBoardman

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you! It was great to chat with you buddy, certainly was tough indeed.

  • @albert85b
    @albert85b4 ай бұрын

    I've watched four different Dales Divide videos now. I'm loving all the different perspectives. Those stone walls and narrow lanes are just dreamy.

  • @AllenBoardman

    @AllenBoardman

    4 ай бұрын

    It’s funny how different they all are! I love the stone walls too. Thanks for watching.

  • @robertleuty
    @robertleuty4 ай бұрын

    Great adventure mate sorry to here u bailed maybe do it when the weather is better its all about being on the bike any way take it easy👍

  • @AllenBoardman

    @AllenBoardman

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank buddy. Yeah maybe so. I think comparing to last year it felt like winter! Thanks for watching buddy!

  • @andrewmcdowall8640
    @andrewmcdowall86403 ай бұрын

    Well done, you made the right decision 😊

  • @AllenBoardman

    @AllenBoardman

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks! There’s always next time isn’t there. :)

  • @andrewmcdowall8640

    @andrewmcdowall8640

    3 ай бұрын

    @@AllenBoardman it's not like you haven't done some epic rides recently 😉

  • @AllenBoardman

    @AllenBoardman

    3 ай бұрын

    @@andrewmcdowall8640 I know man. Just one of those things I guess.

  • @ashdowker4326
    @ashdowker43264 ай бұрын

    good vlog

  • @AllenBoardman

    @AllenBoardman

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @JoeWilliams-fk2yf
    @JoeWilliams-fk2yf4 ай бұрын

    Sorry it didn’t work out but I still enjoyed the video! Its a beautiful looking place to ride👊🏼

  • @AllenBoardman

    @AllenBoardman

    4 ай бұрын

    That’s great to hear, thanks! Yorkshire is amazing, I do enjoy it there. Thanks for watching.

  • @marktownend3782

    @marktownend3782

    4 ай бұрын

    ​@@AllenBoardmanBeautiful riding in Yorkshire. Try trails around Pateley Bridge you'd love it there

  • @VeloPageyAdventures
    @VeloPageyAdventures4 ай бұрын

    Looks like a great adventure and all part of the fun.

  • @AllenBoardman

    @AllenBoardman

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks mate. Yeah it was certainly an adventure.

  • @CycleXplorer
    @CycleXplorer4 ай бұрын

    Great video! You made it a lot further than me, I got to about 1:30 in your video 😂 maybe another year it will be a tad drier

  • @AllenBoardman

    @AllenBoardman

    4 ай бұрын

    thank you! Yeah it needs to be. The sun in the sky is deceiving isn’t it haha.

  • @Ken-jp1gr
    @Ken-jp1gr4 ай бұрын

    Did you get to Elaine's tea room in Feizor? You were close when you crossed the clapper bridge on the pennine bridleway. Its a favorite of mine when riding in the area.

  • @AllenBoardman

    @AllenBoardman

    4 ай бұрын

    I did. We spent two hours contemplating what to do whilst it rained sideways outside! It’s lovely around there. I’ll certainly be back.

  • @jamesherd9132
    @jamesherd91323 ай бұрын

    Thanks Allen another great video the jokes could be better but we forgive you .

  • @AllenBoardman

    @AllenBoardman

    3 ай бұрын

    Haha, they're terrible, aren't they?! Thanks for watching.

  • @DavidMackenzie
    @DavidMackenzie4 ай бұрын

    Enjoyed the video Alan but the speech was very muffled.

  • @AllenBoardman

    @AllenBoardman

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Yeah - the answer is a plug in mic or a Bluetooth mic. Just adds to the faff of a quick set up shot. I’ve got an idea though, so maybe the next one will be better. Fingers crossed. Still very much learning. Thanks for the feedback :)

  • @ericrobo777

    @ericrobo777

    3 ай бұрын

    Yes, agreed. Couldn’t tell what you were saying

  • @ericrobo777

    @ericrobo777

    3 ай бұрын

    Seemed to be a lot of road ! Or was it just the bits you filmed ? (I don’t do roads only when absolutely necessary BUT with all the wet in the ground…. Maybe

  • @AllenBoardman

    @AllenBoardman

    3 ай бұрын

    @@ericrobo777 yeah, there’s plenty of road for sure - but so many tracks too. I don’t really like road riding, but those roads are alright :)

  • @AllenBoardman

    @AllenBoardman

    3 ай бұрын

    @@ericrobo777 plenty of room for improvement :)

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