Race Against the Sun | Overnight Bike Challenge Across the UK
I was joined by Ross for this video as we had a challenge in mind. After a quick 300 mile drive up to the North West of England we set off on our bikes for a village called Bowness-on-Solway, which was the start point for our ride. The challenge we had planned was to set off from the west coast of England as the sun set, and try and make it over to Newcastle on the east coast before it rises again, hence the title: Race Against the Sun. This was a really fun challenge, and 'challenge' was certainly the word for what we faced, I won't give away whether we made it, but it is safe to say we felt the time pressure all the way to the end.
In this video we also share a giveaway that I have planned to mark reaching 5,000 subscribers. I will be making and giving away a custom frame bag, so as I say in the video if you would be interested in winning this then please leave a comment saying something like '"I'm in", or "give me a frame bag!". The winner will be chosen using a random comment selector, and I will announce the winner of the giveaway in an upcoming video.
I hope you enjoyed this video, there will be a few more instalments from my European van trip which will come out over the next couple of weeks, I then have a few fun things planned over the summer before I travel out to America in late July to start my ride of the Trans America Cycle Trail. If you would like to follow along please subscribe.
Links
Ko-fi (If you want to support the channel): ko-fi.com/matryder
Komoot route for ride:
www.komoot.com/tour/152281752...
Custom frame bag video: • Making a Custom Frame ...
3 Peaks Challenge (which we mentioned in this video): • UK Three Peaks 24 Hour...
00:00. Introduction
03:05. Setting off at sunset
08:41. First stop
12:07. Halfway
15:01. Intermission
17:46. Back to the ride - it's getting tight
20:49. Under the River Tyne
23:03. Did we make it?
27:44. Goodbye
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Hi all. The entry for the give away has now closed. Thanks to everyone who entered. The winner will be announced in the next video. Cheers.
@keving8010
Ай бұрын
But my wife made me go grocery shopping!
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
Hi all. We'll choose a comment at random to decide the winner of the frame bag and announce it in a future video. We'll get in touch with the winner to go over sizes/colours etc. Thanks for all the support, it's really appreciated.
@JoeMaur
Ай бұрын
Sounds like your chain needs some maintenance
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
🤣🤣🤣 I deserve that!!! It's like being back in the dark ages on this thing 🤣🤣🤣
Another fab video Matt, nice of you to let Ross appear in one again🤣Keep up the great work,,oh and I'm in please.
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
It was nice of me wasn't it 🤣🤣. You're in the draw. Good luck 🤞
Thanks, Matt! Your videos are inspiring and I keep referencing your GDMBR series. Kudos to Ross on the solid editing too! Oh yea…I’m in for the frame bag!
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
That's always nice to hear. Thanks for letting us know 👍. You're in the draw. Good luck 🤞
Night time riding raises the challenge bar considerably! Too funny when Ross mentions "Cycle Path" my attention was peeked thinking he was saying "Psychopath"! Night riding with Psychopaths! Please consider my application towards a hand made Mat Ryder frame bag! I would be honored!
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
To be fair, we could be actual psychopaths. You never know. You are in the draw. Good luck 🤞
I'm in, frame bag yes please. Thanks Matt and Ross for another great video, I love following your adventures
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
Thanks. You're in the draw. Good luck 🤞
A fame bag, thats exactly what i'm needing to complete my bike! I watched you sew the first one and am now inspired to give it ago also. Thanks, I really enjoy watching your adventures. Phil in Prince George - British Columbia, Canada
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
Hi Phil. Glad you enjoy these videos. You're in the draw. Good luck. If you do try to make one let me know how it goes. Cheers 👍
Yay🎉well done boys, you achieved the ultimate 👏 😊😊 No bag for me, thank you, I have no frame and have too many bags! However,great video, as always ❤
6000! Congratulations! Love the frame bags! I’m in
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
6k is unbelievable. Thanks. You're in the draw. Good luck 🤞
Great job fellas, that's a great "quick" adventure.
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
Cheers. I'll see you when I make it to Canada next!!!
Its good to see that you've let Ross out …….. are you going to let him out in daylight as a special treat 😂 and Yes, I’d like a FRAME BAG
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
He's nocturnal, so a bit too pasty for daylight. maybe one day....
I've been framed! Or at least I hope to be! In for the contest! Thanks for all of the great, inspiring videos. On to 10k!
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
Hi. You're in. Hope you're doing well.
I am in! Mat is great!
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
🤣 good luck!
Hi guys cracking challenge!! Frame bag yes please. 👍
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
Thanks. You're in the draw. Good luck 🤞
I’ve been following your videos since last year in the GDMBR when I was about 6 or 7 days behind you on the route and your videos were my favorite source of information for what was coming to me. I only rode to Missoula MT but it was really fun. Keep your videos coming, I really enjoy your adventures, and congrats on the 100 miler!
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
Hi. I think I remember you commenting back then. It seems like a long time ago. Thanks for watching and thanks for the support 👍
I'm in. Matt is great. I would love a frame bag. 😂 Love the channel and may you continue to have adventures.
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
Thanks. I hope to keep the adventures going too. You're in the draw. Good luck 👍
Great idea for your challenge to ride through the night, great interaction between the two of you and video, yes I'm in for the frame bag, thanks for sharing 👏 👋
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
Thanks.. I'm glad you liked it. You're in the draw. Good luck 🤞
I’m in, Matt is great🎉. Always enjoy watching your videos. Good to see Ross out and about.
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
Thanks 🤣🤣. Ross will be allowed out again soon. He's proving to be pretty popular. Cheers 👍
A novel challenge and another terrific video. Really enjoy your work and style, Matt. Good stuff. Don’t need a frame bag.
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
Thanks. It was a great challenge. I think we'll end up doing more. Cheers 👍
Congratulations on reaching 5…6,000 subscribers! Feel free to drop off the frame bag this summer when you ride across the USA! 🎒🚲
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
You never know. You're in the draw so I will if you win 🤣🤣. Cheers 👍
A challenge is a challenge, no matter where it is coming from. I am also planning to do a 100 in circa 3 weeks time. Nice ride :)... and yes, I would love to have a frame bag for this upcoming adventure!
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
Good luck with your 100. You're in the draw. Good luck 🤞🤞
Awesome video, love your work as well as a FRAME BAG.......
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
Thanks. You're in the draw. Good luck.
Great challenge. You'll be ready for the TransAm no problem.
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
I hope so. The preparations begin next week. It's going to be awesome!!
(Too much fun) another great video and would like to win frame bag. The tunnel was cool
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
The tunnel was very cool. I wasn't expecting it. You're in the draw. Good luck.
Fantastic idea for a prize. I'm in, Mat is great apparently and please may I have a frame bag 😂👍
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
🤣🤣 you're in the draw. Good luck 🤞
Another great adventure. Nice to see Ross making a guest appearance 🤭. I’m in for a FRAME BAG!
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
Maybe I'll let him out more often..good luck with the draw. Cheers 👍
Count me in for the frame bag! Congrats on 6k! Thanks for sharing the adventures. Your GDMBR videos have been a great source of inspiration for tackling some long bike journeys of my own. Currently preparing for an 800km self supported race in September!
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
Fantastic. Which race? Sounds tough at 800km. Good luck. You're in the draw. Cheers 👍
Great adventure Mat, Ross. I loved the tunnel under the Tyne! Enjoyed this one. Oh and yes, I'm in would love a custom frame bag would be a huge benefit on my mini bike packing adventures, would even consider coming down to pick it up when you're on your across US trip. Cheers Bob...
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
Hi Bob. That tunnel was a complete surprise. I had no idea it even existed. You're in the draw. Good luck.
I’m in. Matt is great, gimme a frame bag! 😅 love the channel.
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
🤣🤣 you're in the draw. Good luck 🤞
I'm in for the Frame Bag. Thanks for the vids, really enjoying the latest series in France and Spain!
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
You're in the draw. I'm glad you liked the van videos. There's a couple more to come. Cheers 👍
Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain. Oh wait that's the great and powerful Ross. I'm in.
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
🤣🤣 it is a bit like that. He is the all powerful, often hidden partner. Cheers
Love the videos. I'm in. I would love a personal frame bag.
Good to see Ross again. Thanks for letting him out of his cubicle! Interesting challenge - glad you succeeded.
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
It was a good challenge. Ross is safely back in confinement. I don't like to risk him getting damaged.
Congrats on 5k ! actually 6k now ... great concept for a bike ride/challenge ... btw I would be well happy with a 'custom frame bag' haha !
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
Thanks. You're in the draw. Good luck 👍🤞🤞
Like the large print watch! Congrats! Looks so easy hahaha!
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
Yep. Old eyes need big numbers 🤣🤣
I’m in 🙏🤗❤️ we love watching your inspiring videos Matt keep them coming 😊
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
Thanks. We have lots of stuff coming up. Cheers 👍
Yess, some more Ross!
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
Careful. It'll go to his head.
You always have a blast on your rides and this video was no exception. It's just about getting out and enjoying the world on the bike with your friends. Most of my centuries with friends are done at night on gravel. The farm dogs help ensure we get our best times. Loved your GDMBR ride.
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
I agree with you completely. I love getting out and trying these things. I think we'll try another night ride at some point. Having the roads and paths to ourselves was amazing. Cheers 👍
Love every video you have made. I've been a bike racer, and just rider for 40 years but have never done a bike packing trip yet. Your videos have inspired me to do one this summer. Really enjoy the aspect that what you do can be done by anyone with a little determination. I think that's why your videos connect with everybody. Keep it up. count me in on the give away. Thanks.
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
Any time I read a comment like this it makes me proud of this channel. Thanks for letting us know and good luck with your first bikepacking trip. I'd love to hear what you have planned. Cheers 👍
Hi Mat, Great video as usual, I like the overnight riding idea. I don't want a bag, but it's a good idea also. Thanks.
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
Thanks Frank. It was nice to have the roads to ourselves. Cheers 👍
Well done!! 5000+ Framebag sounds brilliant, thanks…. Just in time for the broken road getting delivered…. What a recommendation though GDMBR survivor 🌎
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
Excellent. I love my Broken Road. I'm sure you'll be happy. I'll make sure you're in the draw. Good luck 👍
Wow that was a great challenge, well executed..👍 Great that you were in my ‘neck of the woods’ Burgh by Sands - rode right past my road end 👍
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
Glad you liked it. It was a great challenge. If we do it again we'll call in for a cup of tea 🤣🤣
Well done guys. You are rockstars. Frame bag please.
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
Thanks. You're in. Good luck 👍👍
Congratulations on 6000 subscribers. I know I wasn't the first , but was early on board! Fun video. Take care Gentlemen
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
You were definitely one of the first. I recognise certain subscribers and you're definitely one of them. Thanks for all the support.
Wonderful video. Mat Ryder frame bag, YES PLEASE!
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
Finally, some manners 🤣🤣You're in the draw. Good luck. Cheers !!
I'm in, too. Love your channel, Mat Thanks for taking the time to create this content. You should definitely think about a merch store.
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
Thanks. I think we'll have a go at a few things for the store. It should be good fun. Good luck in th draw, and thanks for the feedback. Cheers 👍
Im in!! Mat is great, Ross is brilliant!!! Great stuff guys!!
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
Isn't Brilliant better than great??? I'm not sure about this 🤣🤣. Good luck with the draw. Cheers 👍
Hi Matt and Ross. Your video on DIY frame bags inspired me to build 2 of my own. Thanks.
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
That's awesome. I hope they came out well. Cheers 👍
Congratulations, Matt on 5,000 Subs, I’m in. Enjoy your videos.
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
That's great to hear thanks for watching and good luck with the draw 👍
It’s a yes from me!!! Personalise frame bag from Mat and Ross mystery tours… nice work fellas.
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
Mat and Ross Mystery Tours 🤣🤣. Love it! Good luck 🤞🤞
Yay - 6k subscribers! Another super cool video. Well done on the challenge!
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
Thanks..6k!! Amazing..thanks for the support 👍👍
Way to go, I'm in!
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
Good luck!!
Cool challenge. And a great video as usual. Keep up the good content. 🙂
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
It was an interesting one. We had a lot of fun. Thanks for watching. We'll try to keep the videos coming.
I would absolutely love a custom frame bag, sign me up!! That overnight ride looks like fun but a little sketchy at times. Thanks for sharing and I hope that I get a chance at that custom frame bag ;
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
There were a few sketchy bits. Some of those narrow cycle paths were difficult to stay on at times. It was a lot of fun though. You're in the draw. Good luck and thanks for watching 👍
Im IN… Make me a bag… make me a cool frame bag… Matt is the bomb!
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
🤣 you're definitely entered. Good luck 🤞
I'm in for the custom frame bag. My wife and I enjoy your videos.
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
Excellent. I'm glad you both like the videos. You're in the draw. Good luck.
Congratulations for completing the mission! The frame bag video is how I found you and I actually followed along to try and replicate it but failed miserably. I'm in for the give away 🤞
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
That's a shame. I have had many failures. Keep trying!! Unless you win that is. Good luck.
Hi Mat & Ross, Your skill at presenting interesting cycling content has achieved a new high with the crossing of England coast to coast. Anyone who can present a bicycle ride in the dark and know when to cut in visuals of you two goofing and having a fine time as well as hyping a little drama with “oh gosh, will we make it in time?” Is a major advancement in your skills. Yes, I’m in. If I am randomly chosen, please print on the bag “I’ve been framed by Mat & Ross”. Ride on Ryder!
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
I will give all the credit to Ross this time. I genuinely thought we'd have a 6 minute video but he's worked wonders. You're in the draw and if you win we will definitely oblige your request 🤣. Thanks for all the support 👍
Great vid as ever and I would love to be in the hat for the bike bag, of course "Mat Ryder is great" you ride a Kona Sutra!
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
🤣 I love my Kona Sutra. It does everything well. Great bike.
I'm in! About to buy a sewing machine to make a frame bag myself! Loved the GDMBR and Spain series BTW
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
Excellent. It's a great feeling mailing your own. Good luck with it. You're in the draw too so good luck. Cheers 👍
Anither great video mat! I would love a frame bag to store all my ride essentials 😁
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
Hi. You're in the draw. Good luck 🤞
Watching your latest video. Loving it as it’s something different. Love a frame bag. I’m in…..
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
Thanks. I'm glad you liked it. You're in the draw. Good luck 🤞
Count me in, i'm looking to do my first ever bike packing trip so could do with one. and well done 👍
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
You're in the draw. Good luck with your first trip.
I'm in. Great videos keep up the good work
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
Cheers. You're in the draw. Good luck.
Great stuff, I really enjoyed that. Congrats on getting to 6k subs! I hopped on at the start of your GDMBR trip, as around 800 subs, and its been great to see your channel grow. You deserve it, some of the best content on YT.
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
That's nice to hear. Great feedback. Thanks. The gdmbr really boosted subscriptions. I'm still amazed we've made it to 6k. Thanks for all the support. Cheers 👍
Super bag made by Mat 👌
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
You're in the draw.. Good luck 🤞
This is a great post which we enjoyed watching yesterday. A good challenge and well done to both!. You chose the time of year and point to point wisely, lucky with the weather too, and the Metro team with the bikes!. Thanks for sharing. All best.
@matryderadventures
12 күн бұрын
Thanks. I'm glad you liked this one. It was a really enjoyable ride. We were definitely lucky with the weather. Hopefully we'll doma similar challenge soon. Thanks for watching 👍
Mat is great for giving away a frame bag ! Great vids truly enjoying them.
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
🤣🤣 Glad you like them. Cheers 👍
Great video and challenge Mat and Ross 👍 I’m in please 🙏
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
Thanks. You're in the draw. Good luck 🤞
I’m in Matt, another great video.
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
Thanks 👍 Good luck.
Give me a frame bag! 😂 Good to see Ross in a video 👍
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
🤣🤣 you're in the draw. Good luck 🤞
I love your videos. I love your sense of humor. I would love a frame bag!
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
Thanks. I'm glad you liked them. You're in the draw. Good luck.
Well done chaps, 300km night Audax's next? 6K subs is a great achievement from where you were 12 months ago. I'm up for a frame bag for my MTB commuter Bert (if Caroline is driving the sewing machine....) 😉
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
Hey Ernie. I'm up for the Audax, if you lead the way!! Caroline will definitely be driving. I can't afford to replace another sewing machine, and another window! Thanks for all the support, Bert..
I will enter with one of the few British words I know: Brilliant! ;-)
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
🤣 You're in! Brilliant!!!!
I'm in, Mat is great, give me a frame bag or something!
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
🤣🤣 you're in the draw. Good luck.
Congrats! Love your channel and I’m in!
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
Thanks. Good luck 🤞
Getting ready to do the GDMBR and I'd love a frame bag Matt! Thanks for the videos, and keep 'em coming!
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
Fantastic. Good luck with the GDMBR. It's such an awesome trail. You're in the draw. Good luck 👍
@tomobrien9886
Ай бұрын
Thanks Matt!
I’m in for a custom bag! Nice challenge
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
It was a good one. You're in the draw. Good luck.
I'm in, love the vids!
As a CDN expat in the us, I'll say that I appreciate your refined, slightly dry, and often sardonic British humour. I'm in. Chin-chin to all involved.
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
I believe you've summed me up perfectly. Cheers 👍👍
In! Thanks!
I'm in, would love a frame bag. I'm in New Zealand though. Love your videos and adventures
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
I'll ship it worldwide. You're in the draw Good luck 👍
Another great video. Please count me in for the bag, would be great to take on my new travel adventures. Looking forward to your next adventure.
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
You're in the draw. Good luck with your adventures. Cheers 👍
In my teenage years I had to use a similar tunnel quite a lot. It was hard to cycle it when sleep deprived. But maybe the sleep deprivation was not the problem in those party nights…
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
I know exactly what you mean 🤣🤣
Top effort on 5000 subscribers. Nice challenge ride. Go the Kona. Unfortunately I can’t ride west to east in Australia overnight…
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
Now that would be a challenge 🤣
Count me in for the frame bag guys, all the best from South Yorkshire.
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
You're in th draw. Good luck 🤞
I‘d love to have a framebag. 🙂 Best wishes to you!
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
Thanks. You're in the draw. Good luck.
“I’m in” and “Matt Ryder is Great!”
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
🤣 you're in!
Great video, was also fab to see you cycle through my old home town (South Shields) I live in OZ now, king street has changed so much!
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
From South Shields to Australia. That's quite a change!!! Maybe I can do a coast to coast in Australia past your new place 🤣. Cheers 👍
Great idea for ride! Please enter me too, awesome idea! Love a frame bag of yours
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
Thanks. It was a great ride. You're in the draw. Good luck 👍
I want a frame bag from the great Mat Ryder and trusty cycling companion Mr Ross. I'll promote the Mat Ryder brand 😂 throughout Indonesia. Another very enjoyable video.
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
🤣What a great pitch!!! You're in the draw. Good luck 🤞
Loving all the videos guys! Great challenge. I've just bought a new bike and my old frame bag doesn't fit sooo... GIVE ME A FRAME BAG 😄
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
🤣 You've shouted your way into the draw. Good luck!!!!
Thanks for making such great videos.
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching them!!! Cheers 👍
Whaaat??? You didn't ride back to Carlisle?? Weaklings 😅 You know, your video on making framebags is what inspired me to make my own. I still haven't, though - because of different circumstances, but the design, fabric and everything is planned, just not ordered. I'll get cracking on that shortly. Because of your video I think I'm going to knock it out of the park, but it'd be cool also having one that's made by Your Eminence, so I'm all up for that 🙂 Loved the video, excellent challenge and a different flavour adventure. Also, great seeing Ross out of the editing cave again. Cheers guys 🙂
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
🤣 I think one way was enough for us both. Maybe next time we can go both ways... You're in the draw so good luck. I would love to hear how yours comes out once you get around to it. Ross is safely back under lock and key!!. Cheers 👍
Holy Frame Bag Give Away! If I win, make a bag for someone who would really need it-I have so many bags my wife would give me the stink eye if another one appeared.
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
🤣🤣🤣 I get that. I'm the same with backpacks. I can't help it. You're in the draw and we'll work something out if you win. Cheers 👍
I’m in. Love your videos!
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
Thanks good luck 🤞
Give me a frame bag! Love your videos! They're great!
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
🤣 you're in the draw. Good luck.
Great challenge, I’d like to try it one day. Give me a frame bag (with manners…please)
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
🤣 Very polite. It was a fun challenge. You're in the draw. Good luck.
A custom frame bag for my Kona would be awesome.
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
I need to make one for my Kona Sutra too. You're in the draw. Good luck 👍
Well done on the subs and the ride boys great effort on both scores ….. would love a frame bag too pls Matt …Atb Coops 👍🏻🚴🚴👍🏻
@matryderadventures
Ай бұрын
Hi Coops. Cheers 👍👍 You're in the draw.