Hope your luck turns around soon, love the channel 👍. Everything is easier in hindsight, but I do like the mantra “fail to prepare,prepare to fail” 😂

One of these days... Last year I had a double puncture. And a good soul saved me at that time, gifting a spare tube. Lesson learned from this was: 2x CO2 cartridges + spare + valve extender + a tool to remove the valve + patches (normal and TPU). Tube patches weight nothing and can fit to any saddlebag but are invaluable in case of a double or triple puncture. Cheers 👍

@Tbo1235

4 ай бұрын

Need to take 4 spare tyres as well to be safe

@Jarek.

4 ай бұрын

@@Tbo1235 You're trying to be sarcastic but all I listed can be easily packed into a small saddlebag (like Zefal XS). WIth this kit you can comfortably deal with 2 punctures.

@dh7314

4 ай бұрын

Aww man there’s nothing worse. It’s typically a day where the weather is awful too 😢

@kpizzle1985

3 ай бұрын

A valve extender for tubes with non removable valves is also a good option!

Time to go tubeless Thomas...! 😎Oh, and some fast all-seasons tyres too. And get tyre inserts to give you run-flat capability. Done properly, there's no messing around with valve extenders either.

@TheCyclingTattooist

4 ай бұрын

I just can’t do it… I’m a clincher and tube kinda guy! 🤣

@andyp4420

4 ай бұрын

Can’t go wrong with tubes and a decent tyre, seen so many issues with tubeless.

@dh7314

4 ай бұрын

Could you recommend a fast all season tubeless tyre?

@eddysobieralski8075

4 ай бұрын

@@dh7314 I use Vittoria Corsa PRO Control. Feel, ride quality, grip and handling are all great and I've stopped using lightweight race tyres as can't see any down-sides using these all year round.

@eddysobieralski8075

4 ай бұрын

@@andyp4420 These issues are predominantly caused by people...😎

dude, that’s like a comedy of errors. I’m glad you’re able to get it repaired and finish the ride. You have an awesome never give up attitude,

@TheCyclingTattooist

4 ай бұрын

😁🙏🙏🙏

Dealt some bad luck there Tom,well done for getting it done

What a day mate. But shows that there are people in the world that will help you out. You looked freezing as well. Thanks for being honest in video and showing us just how it was

I did it too - and my bike looked like I’d done the Paris-Roubaix when I got it out the car the next day. Great day - but cold hands for the first hour 😢

Back to riding slops in the British winter - excellent perseverance Thomas.

@TheCyclingTattooist

4 ай бұрын

I’ve had enough now! Back to Portugal soon… 😁🙌

It didn't just rain for you! It absolutely poured! Did look like great fun tho and big respect to you for gettin' out there and finishing it even tho you had one drama after another.👍🏻👊🏻

@TheCyclingTattooist

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙏

Oh no one of those days !!!!!!! Big up Nathan T from wythenshawe delivering big rides to the community

@PePethePedalPusher

4 ай бұрын

It literally isn't one of those days. Homeboy is running plastic inner tubes. He deserve all of this.

@nathanb324

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the shoutout again, really helps the legs in the latter stages of a ride

we've all had one of those days! it's why we shout "you ok?" whenever we see a rider on the side of the road. a community, and we gotta help each other out! i remember, years ago, my first time flatting on my new bike at the time with 62mm wheels. took out tube, didn't even think of the valve length. 55km from my home BUT 5km from my parents 🤣 i've since gone tubeless and am very thankful

You are definitely one hell of a cool cyclist, I’m following you and I’m new in this cycling scene, from Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA 🇲🇾.

I'd be too cold to continue... absolute hell. You managed to keep smiling though :)

@TheCyclingTattooist

4 ай бұрын

It was rough!

That was the HELLISH of a ride. But your persistence pushed you through it.. As always, Good Stuff 💯💥👍👍🚲 Now it's time for me to get off my Ass and go for a bike ride!

@TheCyclingTattooist

4 ай бұрын

Go get it! 🤪🤘

Way to push though! 😮 haha that was a wild ride!

This and the Kentish Killer - good UK Spring Classics. Challenging weather, steep burgs.

Those days are bound to happen when you ride a lot. I always say to myself. God is trying to keep me from something way worse down the road. great video and great attitude.

@TheCyclingTattooist

4 ай бұрын

Oh yeah… got to expect one of those every now and again! Trick is to not let it put you off… those glorious days more than make up for it!

Well done finishing, it's funny how some days a 100km seems like it'll never end, and other days they feel like a warm up. When the weather is bad it's always better to be a little more prepared. Lesson learnt and hope the luck changes, it will....

What a disaster, sometimes sh*t just hits the fan and everything goes to hell, but cheers for the content mate 😂

@TheCyclingTattooist

4 ай бұрын

Yep just one of those days!

I think we are nuts to even start cycling but focus on those warmer days to come 😃🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️

Kinnel!! What a day. Fair play though you still managed it.💪💪🏁🏁 Ace vid as usual 🏁🏁

@TheCyclingTattooist

4 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

Almost 30k mate! Lets get ittt. Hope to ride with you one day!

@TheCyclingTattooist

4 ай бұрын

🤪🤘

Well done Thomas what a day. That was "nuts" 👏👏👏👏👍🚴

@TheCyclingTattooist

4 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

What a day! Good for you keeping a smile on your face! 😊😊😊

@TheCyclingTattooist

4 ай бұрын

I was crying inside!

@PiquePictures

4 ай бұрын

@@TheCyclingTattooist It didn’t show! I love your videos!

Cycling cycling cycling nice to sharing frend 12:49

Love to see it - a normal winter ride where you wonder whyyyyyy you bothered - more of this !

I've never known someone to have sooo much bad luck on the bike than you 😂... perseverance bro 💯💪💪💪💪💪

good on ya mate.... your attitude is first class..... if I may suggest.... A "Fumpa" mini compressor may be something you should invest in :)

@TheCyclingTattooist

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip! 😁👍

Tom the tool who carries no tools 😂 Big Tasty though, they are nice.

@TheCyclingTattooist

4 ай бұрын

I hate to admit it… but big tasty’s are my guilty pleasure!

@tomrachellesfirstdance7843

4 ай бұрын

@@TheCyclingTattooist 100% that sauce 🤤

Crikey if it wasn't for bad luck you wouldn't have any luck at all mate .😩😩Glad you got there in the end..🚲👍😍😍

@TheCyclingTattooist

4 ай бұрын

I seem to attract it..!

good you powered thru with all the bad luck! how do you shoot those front shots capturing all of you? looks great!

Oh dear. Sometimes it all just goes against us. I guess if there I is a take away from this, it's use mainstream kit on a sportive. Less deep section wheels etc, maybe tougher tyres. Sometimes though, it's just luck....

Arh no what a nightmare!!! Unlucky dude!

What do you use to record audio on these rides?

I did the ride too - I think I would have had to quit if I'd had to stop for that long. Did Kentish Killer yesterday too - glad they're out the way but great events.

Big up my boy, T Bain the Watt machine of Wincham Power, speed and pride

As usual, it is very entertaining.

Here we gooooo

I got the Ride London in May for my longest distance yet for 100 mile. Both excited and nervous! 😬

@TheCyclingTattooist

4 ай бұрын

You got this! 💪

I had 3 punctures on the Cardiff to Tenby Sportive last summer. Tire and wheel combo wasn’t great as so tight took ages to get off each time. Changed the tires over once I got home. If you stop in a feed station after a puncture always use the their track pump to check you have the right pressure

@TheCyclingTattooist

4 ай бұрын

Always happens at the worst times!

Absolutely class episode made me laugh we all been there though I'm sure lol.

@TheCyclingTattooist

4 ай бұрын

🤣🙏

HOTA! This where I live and cycle, you are right the roads are a nightmare

dam .. this is just the worst luck i have seen. rimindes me of a time ware i completly forgot all my stuf to fixe a punkture. and of corse you have to punkture when you do that. i then had to walk 5km to the nerest bike store. the worsteday i have ever had on the bike

good watch

love the video as always mate. never forget a pump hey. yes time to go tubeless

@TheCyclingTattooist

4 ай бұрын

Well I use co2… but the problem is, if you carry 2 of them… that’s only twice you can use it… usually this isn’t an issue, but didn’t realise I was going on the ride from hell that day! 🤣

Fair play for finishing when you could have chucked the towel in on a few occasions!

well done on carrying on

tubeless tubeless tubeless lol well done for finishing I would have called the wife 😀

@Tbo1235

4 ай бұрын

😂 tubelesss

@milkbunnies

4 ай бұрын

@@Tbo1235you’re laughing while I did 272km in a day in shite south East Asian roads over the weekend without a single puncture. Head in sand much?

@talonlan

4 ай бұрын

@@milkbunnieswhen it works it works perfectly, but the rim and tyre standards are not there yet so some have incredibly frustrating experiences with it. On my old bontragers never had an issue on my newer carbon hoops every time I have to re-seat the tyre I can write off 2-3 hours of pure frustration. yes I was even using a tyre blaster and know what I am doing.

This is when you say hell with inner tube and go tubeless. You will thank yourself for switching.

you have to be really careful putting those TPU tubes in because they can get caught between the rim and tire and puncture whilst you're pumping

@TheCyclingTattooist

4 ай бұрын

Yeah I know… I was just rushing and f***ed up! Proper amateur mistake! But oh well…

You overcame a lot to finish that ride! You earned that hamburger at the end! I must say that living in the UK and dealing with that weather, you cyclists are a tough bunch! I live and ride in Central California and am lucky to ride all year long with much better weather. Very good video , loved your positive attitude and the help you received from your fellow cyclists!

@TheCyclingTattooist

4 ай бұрын

When you do get to ride in good weather it does really make you appreciate it that’s for sure…

I've seen that Maap Mustard coloured jacket you have on in the video in a few of yours. Which one is it please? as I cannot find it anywhere.

@TheCyclingTattooist

4 ай бұрын

Ascend pro rain jacket… something like that, if I remember correct!

I had to pull out after 4 miles as I pulled my hamstring going up the first climb I was gutted and been looking forward to the event since I entered it in November

@TheCyclingTattooist

4 ай бұрын

Ahh man that sucks! Next time…

The cyclist code . #1 tool kit #2 help others #3 have fun ..... great video to get ready for the season.

@TheCyclingTattooist

4 ай бұрын

Good one! 😁🙌

Second thoughts on a winter bike?

You don't do bad days by halves, do you? Well done for finishing Tom, hope you've had your filling of bad luck now!

@TheCyclingTattooist

3 ай бұрын

Haha it seems that way aye… 🤣🙏

We all have them days at some point! Chin up

I ride tubeless and still seem to carry a lot of kit. 2 long valve tubes, 2 co2, a mini pump, patches, spare valve cores. I dread being left roadside 50 miles from home.

@TheCyclingTattooist

4 ай бұрын

Each to there own… at least you’ll never be in the situation I was in! 👍

Do you not carry a pump or co2? I have always 2 tubes multitool in my saddle bag.

@TheCyclingTattooist

3 ай бұрын

Yes I carry co2… but had already used them! I don’t account for getting 6 punctures… 🤣🙈

With rides like this your better off switching to a stronger tyre in the rear like a prime armour or gator skin hardshell as the probability of a puncture is much higher you can offset some weight with a tpu inner tube, riding in London this is a normal day with race tyres

@TheCyclingTattooist

4 ай бұрын

With all due respect I’ve ridden 3 winters with these tyres and never had a problem… this was just a bad day! And I think I was overdue putting a fresh set on… 👍

PPPPPP 6Ps. Still no mudguards? 😅. Sorry you had a nightmare. Glad the lads were all keen to help.

@TheCyclingTattooist

4 ай бұрын

My mudguards are in storage and I begrudge buying another set… 🤣

@ddniUK

4 ай бұрын

Yeah they are hateful things to have to spend money on. You should paint a few sets up and sell them as merch 😊

I went without a puncture for so long when I got one I forgot to check the inside if my tire. Noticed 3 tubes later it kept going flat around the same milage into a ride......I found a huge piece of wire finally. felt like a idiot

@TheCyclingTattooist

3 ай бұрын

We’ve all done that before… 🤣🙈

Multitool and two spares is a minimum. A quick link would be also a great idea : )

@TheCyclingTattooist

4 ай бұрын

Yep… agreed!

I need closure, did Simon get his multi tool back?

@TheCyclingTattooist

4 ай бұрын

No… 😭 let’s find Simon!

Pirelli Ditchfinders!

@TheCyclingTattooist

4 ай бұрын

I actually love that tyre… never had any issues before! They was due a change to be fair!

The Walking Tattooist 😂

@TheCyclingTattooist

4 ай бұрын

It’s becoming an often occurrence 🤣🙈

Tom can you do a brief bike and kit update video?

@TheCyclingTattooist

4 ай бұрын

There’s nothing to update… same as my new bike day video but a black paint job instead of white! 😁👍

Those are laughs of pain...

@TheCyclingTattooist

4 ай бұрын

Totally!

What is best? A pocket rocket pump or no pump at all? Well at least you didn’t rob a good Samaritans multi tool eh.😂

@TheCyclingTattooist

4 ай бұрын

Yes very true… but that pocket rocket snapped my valve extender… so we have beef!

@patrickparisienne1917

4 ай бұрын

The secret to a minions to have the small extension hose to relieve stress on the valve stem. No excuse to not carry a saddle bag with spares. All mine fit in a small Silca BOA closure pack. 2 x TPU tubes, patch kit, boot, multi tool, chain tool, co 2 and canister, spare link, valve extender, spare mech hanger, and frame mounted mini pump. 350 grams all up..

need to go tubeless mate!

go tubeless dear boy

Fail to prepare, prepare to fail

@TheCyclingTattooist

4 ай бұрын

Very true!

Remind me not cycle with you😂🤣🤣

@TheCyclingTattooist

4 ай бұрын

I swear this was a one off! 🤣

@bikewatcher5428

4 ай бұрын

@@TheCyclingTattooist 🫶👍

i was going to say when you finally got the right tube ur going to need an allen key again to take weel off 😂 but was grand u robbed simon’s 😂😂

@TheCyclingTattooist

4 ай бұрын

Poor Simon! 😭🙈

@harrydelaney6623

4 ай бұрын

@@TheCyclingTattooist what was the elevation in that ride?

@TheCyclingTattooist

4 ай бұрын

1800m something like that!

I would of cried on the side of the road, sworn a few times, then called a taxi. c:

@TheCyclingTattooist

4 ай бұрын

I was so close!

to cool for a saddle pack tom

@TheCyclingTattooist

4 ай бұрын

I prefer to put spares in my pockets… when I remember them all. 🤣

😂 tubeless time pal.

@TheCyclingTattooist

4 ай бұрын

Neverrrrr! 🤣

@MrRicey155VLOG

3 ай бұрын

@@TheCyclingTattooist put a disclaimer up next video you have tube issues save me watching it 🤣

Has someone cursed you? The bad luck won't stop!

@TheCyclingTattooist

4 ай бұрын

Tell me about it!

Haha literally was HELL of the Ashdown. Never heard of 4 simultaneous punctures on 1 tube. Least you got through it, less hardy souls would've called it a day

@TheCyclingTattooist

4 ай бұрын

4! In one go..! That has to be some kind of a record…

Who goes out without tools. Rookie error

@milkbunnies

4 ай бұрын

Didn’t you hear him, it was the “cycling gods fault” not his lack of preparation. Not the first time either he’s done a ride like this. Either he’s doing it for content clout or maybe he’s just not the cyclist he’s seemingly trying to portray to be. Used to be a sub, but it’s getting farcical now.

@TheCyclingTattooist

4 ай бұрын

Yep it was indeed a rookie error… and milk bunnies 🤣 sorry but I can assure you I’m not “doing it for clout” don’t be so ridiculous 🤣🤣🤣 Was a simple mistake. We all make them… even you, princess!

Need to take in better fuel than that McCrap mate.

@TheCyclingTattooist

4 ай бұрын

It was after… so it wasn’t fuel! 🤣

Middle of winter. Rainy, no mudguards, deep section wheels, no pump, no tubes. Got to be surprised he remembered his camera. Not sure you are still able to classify yourself as a cyclist…..

@TheCyclingTattooist

4 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

Yep have screwed up before put the wrong bag on on the bike put my wifes bag on full of goodies but no tubes tools or mini pump!. Dick for sure!!

Newb errors 😂

@TheCyclingTattooist

4 ай бұрын

Guilty!

put the camera down for 2min and you could've pumped it up without breaking off the valve.

@TheCyclingTattooist

4 ай бұрын

Funnily enough I wasn’t actually filming that part… you should have noticed that! Clever clogs!

Better off using butyl tubes with 80mm valves

@karl8805

4 ай бұрын

My conti tubes are exactly this...

@TheCyclingTattooist

4 ай бұрын

I do use butyl… I only carry tpu as spares because they are smaller!

Shoulda went tubeless mate……

@TheCyclingTattooist

4 ай бұрын

Nope!

@gregkane8635

4 ай бұрын

@@TheCyclingTattooist 😂😂😂 simple and effective these days lol

@TheCyclingTattooist

4 ай бұрын

Looks very effective in the pro peloton recently… 🤣🙈

@gregkane8635

4 ай бұрын

@@TheCyclingTattooist that’s hookless - and De Gent is running the zipp wheels with 25mm internal. Min tyre width 30mm erto recommendation he was on 28 🤷‍♂️. Your Prime wheels aren’t hookless so you’ve no limitations on size. No issues with valve extenders or short valve tubes. You can even get the wee plugs now so u will nearly always be able to get back rolling (as long as you’ve a pump ;) )

From Australia 🇦🇺- fuck UK weather😂

@TheCyclingTattooist

4 ай бұрын

Yep agreed… thanks for rubbing it in! 🤣