Navigation

Home
About Me
Contact

10 Most recent posts

Trans Cambrian Way - Bikepacking, Bivvi and the first Tarp Test! #wildcamping
Bikepacking across an ENTIRE country
We’re living on our boat and riding UK gravel
Cycling & Sailing the Croatian coast
The *ULTIMATE* Bike Van
The HARDEST gravel stage race in the world | Racing sick in Africa
Migration Gravel Race Prologue - A VERY close call
Prep & Kit for 4-day gravel race in Africa's Masai Mara
Off to Kenya for ‘The Wildest Gravel Race in the World!’ Migration Gravel Race here I come! #shorts
Full new road & gravel kit from PEdALED. YAY
Ace new UK Gravel Bikepacking Route! #fastpacking #bikepacking
Gravel bike set up with dropper AND suspension?
All women bike festival | The Airbag, the 4X race, the drops, the EEBs
Red Bull rider performance camp - I crashed TWICE
Gravel Bikepacking & Wild Camping
What I take & how I carry it #bikepacking
The big race prep begins!
Gravel bike as a road bike | A Girona Classic
GRAVEL BIKE // Flat Bar Vs Drop Bar
Girona *JOY* Gravel, climbs, paella… the beach

10,000 foot of climbing straight out my door

June 19, 2020
0 Comments
by Juliet_Elliott

Twitter Facebook Pinterest Google+

Saved: Video

Comments (0)

Leave a comment Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Comment

Name

Email

Website

Notify me of follow-up comments by email.

Notify me of new posts by email.

Δ

Search

Trans Cambrian Way - Bikepacking, Bivvi and the first Tarp Test! #wildcamping

julietelliott

The van life is the good life! Interior: @theplyg

The van life is the good life!
Interior: @theplyguys

Whilst chatting to my partner this morning it dawn

Whilst chatting to my partner this morning it dawned on me that this weekend was my first solo wild camp.
(Of course, during the ride I was aware I’d be camping on my own, I just hadn’t realised it was the first time)
The solo aspect of the ride and nights out didn’t bother me at all; I genuinely didn’t give it a moments’ thought.
But I’ve received a lot of messages about solo wild camping (and not just from women), so I figured I’d answer them.
Do I feel safe?
Yes. If I didn’t, I wouldn’t do it. I feel safer camping in the wilderness than I do wandering around some cities…. Because no one is around.
How do I make myself feel safe?
I choose my spot carefully and if I didn’t feel safe there then I’d go somewhere else.
How do I keep my bike safe?
Usually I’m camping far from anyone or I’m hidden away so it’s not an issue. Otherwise I sometimes drag part of the bike under my tent, build it into my shelter (eg. use it as a prop for a tarp) or just make it really awkward for someone to access.
Anything else?
Don’t stop your Strava and upload it if you want to keep your location under wraps.
Tell someone where you’re going.
Consider using a beacon/alert on your smart watch or bike computer that links to an emergency contact.
If you’d like to watch the video from my first night riding the Trans Cambrian Way, check out my
YouTube channel later today.
#bikepacking #wildcampinguk

Trans Cambrian Way, let’s be havin’ ya!

Trans Cambrian Way, let’s be havin’ ya!

Made a few changes to the @marinbikes Headlands ah

Made a few changes to the @marinbikes Headlands ahead of my weekend bikepacking trip.
Last time I rode some of Trans Cambrian Way I was on a mountain bike. This time I’ll be riding a gravel bike with my the @rockshox Rudy fork and @zippspeed 101 XPLR wheelset. And of course I’ve my @wildernesstrailbikes Raddler tyres.
And for once, the weather looks great so I’ll see Wales at its finest 😀

Not much structured training going on here (sorry

Not much structured training going on here (sorry @trainsharp) but I’m having a lovely few days living on the boat in the south hams and the exploring local bridleways ☺️
Will get back on the straight and narrow next week when I focus my attention on training for @acrossandes 😀

Not sure what’s got me pulling the silly face in

Not sure what’s got me pulling the silly face in the first photo but the second one is thanks to the two dogs that ran out on me 🙈

Ok, so I know motorbikes aren’t everyone’s cup

Ok, so I know motorbikes aren’t everyone’s cup of tea but I unapologetically bloody LOVE riding them!
Had the best time at @camp_vc trying out Enduro, Trials and Adventure bike riding. Can’t wait for more of this stuff with @bmwmotorraduk later this summer 🤗

Load More… Follow on Instagram

More

About Me
Archives
Contact
Final Agency

store

Categories

Everything
Fixed Gear
Gear
Gravel
Mountain Bike
Press
Racing
Touring
Training
Travel
Video

.Previously ŠKODA V Women’s Tour – Join Me Live

Up Next. My favourite lightweight waterproof bikepacking bags

© 2017 Bikes n' Stuff

Twitter Facebook YouTube Instagram

Facebook