You are so mischievous, letting Aya ride downhill in the rain with no brakes! Haha. She is such a trooper. Well done, Aya, we are glad you survived your first bike ride.

@FindingTrails

2 ай бұрын

Haha the problem is …try to stop her!! 😂 luckily we’ve now kitted her out with a new bike … video coming soon!

The first place that you stopped to have lunch was absolutely beautiful! I would love to visit wales.

@FindingTrails

Жыл бұрын

We loved it! Wales is beautiful. Thanks for watching ☺️

@grumpy-dad3701

Жыл бұрын

Wales is amazing. You should go.. 1 of my favourite places to visit.

I'm glad that Aya enjoyed her first bikepacking trip 🙂🏕🚴‍♂️👍

@FindingTrails

2 ай бұрын

She loved it!! Thank you for watching :)

Love it! Canals and bikepacking!

@FindingTrails

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!! :)

What a memory maker bikepacking is. I'm itching to get back out on my 2nd trip. So many routes I want to ride and camp.

@FindingTrails

Жыл бұрын

Go for it!! Thanks for watching :)

Awesome video guys! A great insight into bikepacking, and a lovely spot for a wild camp and fire! 🏕🔥

@FindingTrails

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Andrew! It was a good time for sure.

Hello from Switzerland! What a beautiful region. It's a shame that your camera gives very hard/contrasted images that are generally too dark (or too light) as is often the case with Gopro. Now, there's a revolution with the Insta360 X4, but it's still an investment to make. I have 2 travel bikes (one with a belt) with V-brakes rims and I recommend using BBB Tristop pads (very cheap). They even brake a little harder when it rains (you can also loosen the cable a little). Rim brakes are ideal when you're loaded and descending long mountain passes, they don't break down, they don't lock the wheels (which can cause falls) and the vintage system = durable! For the balance of Aya's bike, I'd recommend fitting small panniers at the front and avoiding a heavier pannier on one side. Bonne route^^

@FindingTrails

2 ай бұрын

Hello!! Yes it’s beautiful - as is Switzerland! Perhaps an upgraded GoPro is in our future😄

Awesome video.

@FindingTrails

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it :)!!

Great vid 👌👌

@FindingTrails

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man

No brakes? Well, it added a little suspense! Thanks for movie. I enjoyed your adventure.

@FindingTrails

Жыл бұрын

Squeaky brakes it seems haha! Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed :)

Awesome trip, we've actually camped in that spot next to the res.

@FindingTrails

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! It’s a lovely spot isn’t it :)

Nice adventure...

@FindingTrails

Жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching :)!

Really underrated channel, hope you guys the support you deserve!

@FindingTrails

Жыл бұрын

That’s very kind. Thank you very much for watching!

Great tour video but consider LNT re lighting fires. It's not a sustainable activity with the numbers of people doing this.

@FindingTrails

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching 😊 and thanks for the advice!!

Awesome video guys.... Hope you do more 👍

@FindingTrails

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! That’s the plan!!

Confirm the brake pads are not cured stiff, replace if so. Rub a bit of bar soap on the rims to lube the brakes & quiet that squeak.

@FindingTrails

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the pointers!

Great stuff. Will Aya invest in a gravel bike?

@FindingTrails

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! That would be sweet, we have our eye out for one

@tonypaddler

6 ай бұрын

​@@FindingTrailsdid Aya get one? 🚴‍♂️

Please could you post a lonk to the Strava or GPX files?

@FindingTrails

2 ай бұрын

Ah sadly we don’t have it handy but will try to dig it out!!

Looked like a tough one with that bike! Care to share your route?

@FindingTrails

Жыл бұрын

Certainly was!! It was along part of the Taff trail and by the Pontsticill reservoir up towards Fan y Big!

So the big question is, will she come back out for another cycling adventure?

@FindingTrails

Жыл бұрын

Ah yes…I think I’ve convinced her!!

Where did you park, was there a cost etc ??😊

@FindingTrails

2 ай бұрын

We parked in Brecon and had to pay for Sunday from what I can remember!

Shouldn’t be lighting open fires particularly when it’s so windy potentially blowing sparks everywhere.

@victormuckleston

Жыл бұрын

you have never been to wales, its too wet, always.

@alexmorgan3435

Жыл бұрын

@@victormuckleston I have been many times.

@FindingTrails

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I wasn't so worried considering it was on a beach, after a wet afternoon. Maybe even the best time for it!

@grahamparker9096

8 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more. Open fires create a lot of issues with landowners for wild campers. "Leave no trace" please.

@tonypaddler

6 ай бұрын

​@@FindingTrailsindeed it is 🔥🏕👍

how can you bike pack with no tools, not a good idea in the middle of nowhere

@FindingTrails

2 ай бұрын

Adds to the adventure 😜

@kevinsaward2005

Ай бұрын

@@FindingTrails i think not.

I would Have hired Her a better bike to see if she liked it .

@FindingTrails

Жыл бұрын

Definitely. That’s then plan eventually but for now we’re just trying to make do with what we have :)!

so, you went to the trouble of converting her bike - but you didn't do basic maintenance on her brakes - hmm, is this some sort of life insurance scam?. sorry mate, you are a clutz

@FindingTrails

Жыл бұрын

yeah, sounds about right, who needs brakes when you have new pannier bags.

Love you both bikepacking..always good to see how others do things. We all can learn from each other.❤️❤️

@FindingTrails

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and yes we agree! Always something to learn ☺️