The Dragon Ride - Dragon Devil: Will I Survive Wales' Ultimate Cycling Challenge?

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🚴‍♂️ The Dragon Ride - Dragon Devil: Will I Survive Wales' Ultimate Cycling Challenge? 🐉
Join me on an unforgettable adventure as I tackle the legendary Dragon Ride Sportive in Wales, one of the toughest cycling events out there! With stunning Welsh landscapes as our backdrop, I face grueling climbs, unpredictable weather, and the ultimate test of endurance.
Can I conquer the Dragon and complete this monumental ride? Watch to find out!
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Пікірлер: 65

  • @MrStuartRimmer
    @MrStuartRimmerАй бұрын

    Nice one and great footage of the ride. That Staircase is a killer, but the reward of the roads and views after well worth the effort.

  • @BeardonaBike

    @BeardonaBike

    28 күн бұрын

    Totally agree with you the roads after are just amazing wish I had more time to soak it all in.

  • @rosstaylor6214
    @rosstaylor621425 күн бұрын

    Cracking video Aky and well done for finishing. I was in the palace jersey at the end, would love to see the unedited footage of us giving you a pull home. Would you be able to share it ?

  • @BeardonaBike

    @BeardonaBike

    19 күн бұрын

    I can share what I have how would you like me to get it to you?

  • @beckywareing3956
    @beckywareing395629 күн бұрын

    Wow, I'm knackered just watching that! massive well done, great content as always.

  • @BeardonaBike

    @BeardonaBike

    28 күн бұрын

    Thanks a ton Becky glad you enjoyed and thanks for following 🙌

  • @gimpsngumps
    @gimpsngumpsАй бұрын

    Great vid mate well done brilliant editing as usual 👍

  • @BeardonaBike

    @BeardonaBike

    Ай бұрын

    @@gimpsngumps Glad you appreciate the editing, I do put some time into it, maybe too much.

  • @user-kz4ft5fx7u
    @user-kz4ft5fx7uАй бұрын

    🚴love it!

  • @thomasknight5989
    @thomasknight598925 күн бұрын

    That Palace Rapha setup though 😉😍

  • @BeardonaBike

    @BeardonaBike

    19 күн бұрын

    You did look cool’s as

  • @WheelersAtLarge
    @WheelersAtLarge28 күн бұрын

    Epic..! Top effort 💪

  • @BeardonaBike

    @BeardonaBike

    28 күн бұрын

    Thank you 🙌 Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @AbidKiani-kh3cw
    @AbidKiani-kh3cw24 күн бұрын

    I am not a biker but you are so inspiring Aky and great commentary and amazing ride really enjoyed this video keep it up :-)

  • @BeardonaBike

    @BeardonaBike

    23 күн бұрын

    I appreciate the feedback Abid, hopefully I can inspire you to take up this great sport.

  • @gamma_dablam
    @gamma_dablam25 күн бұрын

    3:30 the train sound effect hahaha

  • @BeardonaBike

    @BeardonaBike

    23 күн бұрын

    Haha I do try sometimes 🤣

  • @shazadarshad8800
    @shazadarshad8800Ай бұрын

    Amazing video and really useful info throughout the video. The climbs looked brutal but some of the views were 😍 Looking forward to your next challenge and adventure 🙌🏾

  • @BeardonaBike

    @BeardonaBike

    Ай бұрын

    I think this sportive would suit you Shezzy if you’re doing the 312 next year may as well get this ticked off

  • @CyclingwithRuss
    @CyclingwithRussАй бұрын

    Great video Aky it looks a beast of a ride. Those feed stations looked incredible. The Fred could take some tips from them :-)

  • @BeardonaBike

    @BeardonaBike

    Ай бұрын

    They were great, could have done with some Yorkshire puddings and gravy with the potatoes 🥔

  • @CyclingwithRuss

    @CyclingwithRuss

    Ай бұрын

    @@BeardonaBike full Sunday roast 😂 I could have done with that when we rode through the dales

  • @CycletheNation
    @CycletheNationАй бұрын

    Nice one mate, great to see you there. Our ride times were only 4 minutes apart. Those hills were amazing! Also...damn...you've put it online...😂

  • @BeardonaBike

    @BeardonaBike

    Ай бұрын

    Oh really I just pootled round to be honest other than the last 5 miles ish that was a bit of a work out with the Rapha Palace guys. I was expecting the hills to be a bit more brutal but a great day out nonetheless. See you at the Facey 50’s don’t be a 🐓

  • @CycletheNation

    @CycletheNation

    Ай бұрын

    @@BeardonaBike yeah, I spent a lot of it on my own TBH, but the legs still felt decent at the end despite me blowing up (energy levels). I'm actually booked in at Santa Pod that weekend already, crewing with a mate in his drag car. 🤦

  • @GaryStevenson
    @GaryStevensonАй бұрын

    Nine one mate.. Those roads after the sugar loaf 😍😍

  • @BeardonaBike

    @BeardonaBike

    Ай бұрын

    Video didn’t do it justice, ask Martin

  • @Chris-dw3xl
    @Chris-dw3xlАй бұрын

    Well done dude awesome ride great scenery think I might give it crack next year after I’ve done with my marathon

  • @BeardonaBike

    @BeardonaBike

    Ай бұрын

    May as well tick it off, it’s a worth while event and well organised

  • @UK-Cycling
    @UK-CyclingАй бұрын

    Nice to see you back😀💪Best regards Martin

  • @BeardonaBike

    @BeardonaBike

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks Martin 🙌

  • @TheImprobableIronman
    @TheImprobableIronmanАй бұрын

    Great video mate. Chapeu on that ride - looked bloody tough from the start.

  • @BeardonaBike

    @BeardonaBike

    Ай бұрын

    It was just a bit miserable with the weather, it warmed up half way through though. It’s hard to tell how hard to push yourself if you’ve not done any of the climbs before. May give it another crack next year

  • @N17BOY332
    @N17BOY332Ай бұрын

    Epic

  • @vinylandvelo
    @vinylandveloАй бұрын

    Love this, I did the Grand Fondo this year (the 200k), I thought I spotted you at some point but wasn't sure :)

  • @BeardonaBike

    @BeardonaBike

    Ай бұрын

    @@vinylandvelo Not that many riders that look like me 🤣 Hope you had a good one?

  • @andysmith8877
    @andysmith8877Ай бұрын

    Epic..

  • @BeardonaBike

    @BeardonaBike

    Ай бұрын

    Proper

  • @stevenfreeman7798
    @stevenfreeman7798Ай бұрын

    Brilliant vid!!. Great performance mate thought you were struggling at one point sugar overload maybe lol!. Nice to see you finish so strong!!.

  • @BeardonaBike

    @BeardonaBike

    Ай бұрын

    Yeah I had a moment I usually do, I think it’s lack of sleep. Routine gets thrown off, but I’ve noticed I usually bounce back. I stopped with the gels and had plain water and savoury snacks last 1/3rd

  • @stevenfreeman7798

    @stevenfreeman7798

    Ай бұрын

    @@BeardonaBike definitely the cheese and onion pasties saved the day lol!!.

  • @Cyclingallthetime

    @Cyclingallthetime

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks for the vid. I've signed up for next year's devil... Er.. Can't wait 😂

  • @BeardonaBike

    @BeardonaBike

    Ай бұрын

    @@CyclingallthetimeJust get the endurance training in, the climbs are all easy enough it’s only the Devils staircase and even then it’s not that long. Might go back for that cheese on toast and potatoes 🤣

  • @atshamali8247
    @atshamali8247Ай бұрын

    Great video bro shame I couldn’t make it once recovered il be back to join you but let’s not compare rears like you did in this vlog 😂😂😂

  • @BeardonaBike

    @BeardonaBike

    Ай бұрын

    We both had flat rears, shame Dr wasn’t here with his 200 psi

  • @zqsz

    @zqsz

    Ай бұрын

    MashaAllah nice video Very well done completing the Ride

  • @kevstephen9393
    @kevstephen9393Ай бұрын

    Fantastic ride, Aky. I'm glad I've seen it once, I'll give it a miss m8 😂

  • @BeardonaBike

    @BeardonaBike

    Ай бұрын

    Would you ride it if Sham goes?

  • @kevstephen7920

    @kevstephen7920

    Ай бұрын

    You've got more chance of me being there than Sham also we wouldn't get by the first feed station 😂

  • @atshamali8247

    @atshamali8247

    Ай бұрын

    @@kevstephen7920 come on bro man up let’s get it done next year just pray I recover soon

  • @ShibliSattar

    @ShibliSattar

    Ай бұрын

    Come on Kev your letting yourself down

  • @kevstephen7920

    @kevstephen7920

    Ай бұрын

    @@ShibliSattar I'll be 58 and can't climb for toffee, you're not exactly selling this to me lol

  • @brookes79
    @brookes79Ай бұрын

    Wa-Alaikum-Salaam & a massive well done my brother.

  • @BeardonaBike

    @BeardonaBike

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching mate, on to the next event 😂

  • @sociallypersonal
    @sociallypersonal29 күн бұрын

    Great video and your a great rider, but 30 mins to change an inner tube😮

  • @BeardonaBike

    @BeardonaBike

    29 күн бұрын

    That included ride a bit stop pump it, ride again stop and pump it, it was a slow puncture and then eventually give in and got it changed. The micro pump I had didn’t help 🤣

  • @forestnwoods
    @forestnwoods25 күн бұрын

    Hi Mate Great effort on the ride Just some help with the place names Rhigos is pronounced - Rick Hos Bwlch is pronounced - Bull ccc Penyfan - Pen a van Again very well done on the ride Rob (from Rhigos)

  • @BeardonaBike

    @BeardonaBike

    25 күн бұрын

    I wish we had connected prior to uploading the video. Can’t believe I said Rygoes 😂

  • @MOHEAD26
    @MOHEAD26Ай бұрын

    Mashallah strong ride .. what head unit are u using .. find the wahoo a bit fiddly on the navigation

  • @BeardonaBike

    @BeardonaBike

    Ай бұрын

    The is a 1040 Garmin had Wahoo bolt before and enjoying the bigger screen on this.

  • @mattjoy5027
    @mattjoy5027Ай бұрын

    Great effort. Rhigos pronounced Rick-oss. Bwlch pronounced Bulch

  • @BeardonaBike

    @BeardonaBike

    Ай бұрын

    There you go, I absolutely butchered it 🤦‍♂️

  • @BeardonaBike

    @BeardonaBike

    Ай бұрын

    How is Bwlch Bryn Rhudd pronounced?

  • @faftastic

    @faftastic

    Ай бұрын

    @@BeardonaBike Bwlch = Bull-ch (ch like Scottish Loch), Bryn rhymes with Grin. Rhydd is Rh like in Rhino, the Y is an 'ee' sound, and DD is like the 'th' in There. Fantastic effort - I was out on my eMTB and saw lots of you flow past for the very last descent off the Bwlch.

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