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Lower Silesia - Cycling Lakes and Villages
zhlédnutí 9Před 21 dnem
Our friends Olaf, Krysia and Franek took us on a wonderful cycling route from my old neighbourhood in Opole to Turawa lake district. We rode through a dozen or so Silesian villages scattered across fields and forests. Nice! Features my son Asher visiting us on his backpacking trip. :)
Beskid Żywiecki - Na Graberki
zhlédnutí 8Před 21 dnem
We headed out and then changed our minds a couple of times due to extreme heat ending up in a dead-end hamlet of Graberki. And what a find! Time stood still here for a couple of centuries.
Beskid Żywiecki - Na Krawcowy Wierch
zhlédnutí 6Před 21 dnem
Ania and I are hiking up to the 'bacówka', i.e. a mountain hut on Krawcowy Wierch in this beautiful parts of Beskid mountains in southern Poland. Up the blue trail and down the yellow trail.
Cycling forests and lakes near Warsaw (ep46)
zhlédnutí 19Před měsícem
@jesówka just south of the city.
Bikepacking the Great Dividing Range (ep.45)
zhlédnutí 342Před měsícem
The @BitsAndGigs adventurers are bikepacking on gravel and everything in between Kinglake and Yea across the Great Dividing Range in Victoria, Australia. Testing a new 'analogue rig' i.e. first trip not on e-bike. Share your routes and experiences in that area in the comments. Music by an Australian artist Dusty Boots: open.spotify.com/artist/4f7aac6rSCC2VopLH049zY?si=lYHw8wxAT6m3qihXXW4JJw Day...
Riding to Walhalla (Victorian Alps Goldfields) (Ep43)
zhlédnutí 426Před 3 měsíci
This time we hit the hidden goldfields deep in the Victorian Alps. The Thompson Erica Rail Trail condition was very average, so we did some local riding around Walhalla and loved it all. No gpx link this time. Music by Vancouver Sleep Clinic
Gravel riding in the Victorian Alps (Ep 42)
zhlédnutí 375Před 4 měsíci
Two routes out of Beechworth and out of Falls Creek to churn some high country gravel with friends. Some of best views and the worst gravel. Ever. Day 1: www.komoot.com/tour/1417797895?share_token=aUcKKxAcecNzPyPqaEMLi3zKieKDqFfbF5v86u2sm4qwILyOdY&ref=wtd Day 2: www.komoot.com/tour/1418384381?share_token=aj1kJMqAPJAJxl5fndMeyNW4zLO4nXyg7Rt77ZJVgfJc8VuzKf&ref=wtd Music: Better With You - Harriso...
Bikepacking in Australia: Strzelecki Ranges, The Grand Ridge Road (Ep 41)
zhlédnutí 450Před 5 měsíci
@bitsandgigs presents a bikepacking adventure around the Strzelecki Ranges in Victoria. We picked a two day loop to include the Grand Ridge Road and the nearby Rail Trail. This sleepy part of Victoria has some of the best views you'll get in the state. And lots of cows. All @bitsandgigs videos feature Australian music. This time 'Satellite' by Dustin Tebutt made this video so smooth. The route:...
Strzelecki Ranges Back Roads Ride (Ep40)
zhlédnutí 297Před 7 měsíci
A quick fun video from a mixed gravel and road ride through the back roads and hills of the western Strzelecki Ranges in the Bass Coast hinterland in Victoria. So much beauty to share. Enjoy. The 37 km route: www.komoot.com/tour/1354285527?ref=wtd&share_token=aTAl77aeSOks8gdTlE0WFWpWtRi5Zif1ZaYOlf6t6NY4brzvL8
Great Southern Rail Trail, Part 2 Meeniyan to Port Welshpool: Electric Bike Adventures Ep39
zhlédnutí 478Před 8 měsíci
Part 2 of the Great Southern Rail Trail in Victoria. We are back in Meeniyan, this time with friends Yaro and Domi to grind some quality gravel while we dodge Aussie Magpies trying to kill us. Will my Magpie helmet design work? Part 1 Nyora to Meeniyan is here: czcams.com/video/LLUxveu4I-U/video.html
Surfcoast Trail & Great Ocean Road: Electric Bike Adventures 38
zhlédnutí 152Před 9 měsíci
Welcome after a long pause. This wintery cycling adventure along the Victorian Surfcoast starts in Queenscliff and we go all the way to Aireys Inlet. Lots of wind, rain and a few wrong turns.
Electric Bike Adventures 37: Tour de Sugarloaf… a gravel secret
zhlédnutí 160Před rokem
A short film showcasing a beautiful gravel loop around Sugarloaf Reservoir and Skyline Rd NE of Melbourne. Music by Boo Seeker ‘Does This Last’. Here’s the route www.komoot.com/tour/1214401249?ref=itd
Electric Bike Adventures 36: Gembrook Gravel & Mud
zhlédnutí 134Před rokem
James and I took off for a 30 km gravel ride NE of Gembrook in Victoria, Australia. We found mud and a couple of sheep. The route is here: www.komoot.com/tour/1208361734?ref=wtd
Electric Bike Adventures Ep35: Great Southern Rail Trail, Part 1 Noyra to Meeniyan @bitsandgigs
zhlédnutí 1,1KPřed rokem
Electric Bike Adventures Ep35: Great Southern Rail Trail, Part 1 Noyra to Meeniyan @bitsandgigs
W Poszukiwaniu Australijskiego Forfitera: Spływ Rzeką Goulburn
zhlédnutí 95Před rokem
W Poszukiwaniu Australijskiego Forfitera: Spływ Rzeką Goulburn
Little River Hike (Brisbane Ranges)
zhlédnutí 72Před rokem
Little River Hike (Brisbane Ranges)
Electric Bike Adventures Ep31: Silvan MTB with Chris & Jed
zhlédnutí 214Před rokem
Electric Bike Adventures Ep31: Silvan MTB with Chris & Jed
Electric Bike Adventures Ep30: Bikepacking Ballarat to Geelong, Victoria
zhlédnutí 684Před rokem
Electric Bike Adventures Ep30: Bikepacking Ballarat to Geelong, Victoria
Electric Bike Adventures EP29: Gippsland Plains Rail Trail Bikepacking
zhlédnutí 490Před rokem
Electric Bike Adventures EP29: Gippsland Plains Rail Trail Bikepacking
...a jeżeli chodzi o węże trujące w Australii...
zhlédnutí 61Před rokem
...a jeżeli chodzi o węże trujące w Australii...
Kayaking to Sunset
zhlédnutí 38Před rokem
Kayaking to Sunset
Electric Bike Gravel Ep28: Mornington Peninsula - Red Hill Loop @bitsandgigs
zhlédnutí 434Před rokem
Electric Bike Gravel Ep28: Mornington Peninsula - Red Hill Loop @bitsandgigs
Electric Bike Gravel Ep27: Riding the Puffing Billy Track (Searching for a Cycle Path)
zhlédnutí 380Před rokem
Electric Bike Gravel Ep27: Riding the Puffing Billy Track (Searching for a Cycle Path)
Electric Bike Gravel Ep26: Belgrave Sunset Ride (Better Than Ice Cream) @bitsandgigs
zhlédnutí 207Před rokem
Electric Bike Gravel Ep26: Belgrave Sunset Ride (Better Than Ice Cream) @bitsandgigs
Electric Bike Gravel Ep25: Silvan MTB Cruise with Peter @bitsandgigs
zhlédnutí 255Před rokem
Electric Bike Gravel Ep25: Silvan MTB Cruise with Peter @bitsandgigs
Electric Bike Gravel Ep24: Up the Notorious 1 in 20 in the Dandenong Ranges @bitsandgigs
zhlédnutí 443Před rokem
Electric Bike Gravel Ep24: Up the Notorious 1 in 20 in the Dandenong Ranges @bitsandgigs
Electric Bike Gravel Ep23: Mornington Peninsula - Devilbend Ride @bitsandgigs
zhlédnutí 506Před rokem
Electric Bike Gravel Ep23: Mornington Peninsula - Devilbend Ride @bitsandgigs

Komentáře

  • @binoardev
    @binoardev Před 3 dny

    Hi! Nice riding. Just want ti ask if there was a lot of elevation for a normal bike.

  • @PhilosophyOfSound
    @PhilosophyOfSound Před 23 dny

    Looks like fun times!

  • @bartekzielinski1645
    @bartekzielinski1645 Před měsícem

    Fajnie pod tą Warszawą!

  • @P.Ttrying
    @P.Ttrying Před měsícem

    Awesome, really enjoyed this. After heart operation 5+yrs ago i retired my ole mountain bike and built a ebike and have been ebikepacking the great dividing range and all the wonderful desert on the west. Ill stop bikepacking at 60 only 4 yrs to go. Kee up the great vids, loved your attitude. With peace love and harmony ☮️🦘

  • @vicgravelrides
    @vicgravelrides Před měsícem

    0"05 sec never place your bike on the ground derailleur side

    • @bitsandgigs
      @bitsandgigs Před měsícem

      Absolutely. I just learned that a few weeks ago

  • @Galkac
    @Galkac Před 2 měsíci

    nice town

  • @indoorkangaroo3431
    @indoorkangaroo3431 Před 3 měsíci

    Thanks for sharing footage of the trail. The rail trail from Traralgon to Bairnsdale to Orbost is worth a look if you haven’t ridden it. My favorite part is from Bairnsdale onwards.

    • @vicgravelrides
      @vicgravelrides Před 3 měsíci

      what rail trail from Traralgon to Bairnsdale thats a train line you mean Traralgon to Stratford which chris and wife have already done , Bairnsdale to orbost

    • @bitsandgigs
      @bitsandgigs Před 3 měsíci

      Ah there is one east of Bairnsdale indeed. One day… Thanks for the reminder. 😁

  • @carl1964carl
    @carl1964carl Před 3 měsíci

    I think you need to get onto Railtrails Victoria not Bicycle Network to maintain the track?

  • @carl1964carl
    @carl1964carl Před 3 měsíci

    The guy who rode every rail trail in Vic. Said this was his Favourite

    • @bitsandgigs
      @bitsandgigs Před 3 měsíci

      Ye that’s cool. Everyone has favourites, likes different things. I was hoping for fewer ruts, fallen trees and mud.

    • @vicgravelrides
      @vicgravelrides Před 3 měsíci

      @@bitsandgigs Wow you were riding a MTB you wanted fewer Ruts and mud WTF ?? you would not last 5 min on some rides i do MAN UP!!

  • @Thuan007
    @Thuan007 Před 5 měsíci

    Great video Chris!

  • @anthonyp-gx3mk
    @anthonyp-gx3mk Před 7 měsíci

    Thanks for this, I will do this Trail. Great ocean views.

  • @warwickchuck1
    @warwickchuck1 Před 7 měsíci

    Hi loved the video. Terrific. One of us has an ebike that’s me 70yrs and the other regular. Where did you start your trip? We are in Melbourne centre so would plan doing the same with the small tent and all. Cheers. Warwick.

  • @thuancatherine
    @thuancatherine Před 8 měsíci

    Wow, great effort, well done Chris...

  • @robinmaguire6705
    @robinmaguire6705 Před 8 měsíci

    Why take so many apples - were you the last to ride that Rail Trail EVER!!!!!

    • @bitsandgigs
      @bitsandgigs Před 5 měsíci

      Sooo many left and most were hitting the ground. We made lots of apple sauce. Nothing was wasted. Foraging is one of the best parts of bikepacking that no one talks about. :)

  • @xvg101tube
    @xvg101tube Před 8 měsíci

    Awsome 🚲

  • @annaivanov8856
    @annaivanov8856 Před 9 měsíci

    What a trip! Spectacular views. Apart from shorter days, winter is the time for bikepacking in Victoria. Actually, all year around is great! Love the cameraman work 🥰

  • @user-rr2ys5md1g
    @user-rr2ys5md1g Před 10 měsíci

    Where is the exact location we went there but couldn’t find it.

  • @vicgravelrides
    @vicgravelrides Před rokem

    Sorry no secret been riding out there for past 15 years

  • @vincentvancoch7603
    @vincentvancoch7603 Před rokem

    I had same with my bike brake shoes just lasted 2 mnths I was not happy with that this is my 3rd ebike normally last at least a year and iv been using it on the flat

    • @bitsandgigs
      @bitsandgigs Před rokem

      I got more expensive pads eventually and increased life to...yeah, about 3 months of intensive riding.

  • @user-gx8wi9vx72
    @user-gx8wi9vx72 Před rokem

    Hahaha ... uciekaj kurwa!!!😂

  • @user-gx8wi9vx72
    @user-gx8wi9vx72 Před rokem

    Will be there one day, Chris!

  • @user-gx8wi9vx72
    @user-gx8wi9vx72 Před rokem

    Chris! Love your family bike rides!!!

  • @tfordy
    @tfordy Před rokem

    Have you seen the new Velectrix Ascent Pulse X?

    • @bitsandgigs
      @bitsandgigs Před rokem

      No... I've moved on to brands which suit MTB. The main lesson was that Velectrix is an entry level brand with fairly basic components. I wore my bike out very quickly and learned that something tougher was needed.

  • @totalwalker
    @totalwalker Před rokem

    🔥! Your videos are always top-notch, I'm a huge fan

  • @unrealshots
    @unrealshots Před rokem

    fantastic, it's on the list!

  • @pawelsiedlak8805
    @pawelsiedlak8805 Před rokem

    To jest super! Musialo Wam zostać dużo chickena po tym tripie chyba, co?

    • @bitsandgigs
      @bitsandgigs Před rokem

      taaaak węże nie jedzą dużo... tak na dwa zęby

  • @DjurDjinZabugen
    @DjurDjinZabugen Před rokem

    Thanks for this. I'm about to pick up a 2023 Urban Pulse ST -- I was already leaning towards a step-through and this video helped me decide. Are you planning a 12-month update?

    • @bitsandgigs
      @bitsandgigs Před rokem

      Hi, umm probably not. I passed the bike on to my gf. She is a kind and gentle user. The Velectrix will keep featuring in some of the future videos. I was thrashing the bike too much as my interest moved towards eMTB. So, I upgraded to a new bike.

  • @johnfrogley7252
    @johnfrogley7252 Před rokem

    Have you had chin skiipping thank you

    • @bitsandgigs
      @bitsandgigs Před rokem

      I was going nuts trying to find the source of that noise. It was a broken sprocket. Fixed.

  • @johnfrogley7252
    @johnfrogley7252 Před rokem

    Great review thanks did you experience rear sprockets chain jump looking forward to your return Tex John

    • @bitsandgigs
      @bitsandgigs Před rokem

      Yes John, the sprockets are slowly going on the bike due to abuse. I had several replaced by now.

  • @johnfrogley7252
    @johnfrogley7252 Před rokem

    How did you stop the chain jumping of rear sprokets

    • @bitsandgigs
      @bitsandgigs Před rokem

      See the other replies, John. A broken and loose sprocket.

  • @eugenem.9428
    @eugenem.9428 Před rokem

    Great vid with handy information. The bureau can’t always get it wrong 😁

    • @bitsandgigs
      @bitsandgigs Před rokem

      THank you. I try to make them informative and easy on the eye. Such videos are great for researching the route before going.

  • @xvg101tube
    @xvg101tube Před rokem

    Keen to see your footage from the river while kayaking, assuming you will post in due course? 🚣‍♂️ 🐍 🇵🇱

    • @bitsandgigs
      @bitsandgigs Před rokem

      As you've seen.... big crocodiles everywhere

  • @annaivanov8856
    @annaivanov8856 Před rokem

    Oh, and the answer is Gravel of course! Unless ....we're talking ice creams from Unou in Seaford 😉.

  • @annaivanov8856
    @annaivanov8856 Před rokem

    Beautiful scenery, especially Belgrave Lake Park with it's picturesque boardwalk and creek.

  • @vicgravelrides
    @vicgravelrides Před rokem

    Gravel ride expect pot holes video is to long

    • @bitsandgigs
      @bitsandgigs Před rokem

      Thanks for the feedback. Will consider with next clip.

  • @anonymoustravelvidz

    I'm considering getting the ascent pulse but considering the Reid etrail 2.0 mid drive. Edit: bought one on the weekend, happy with it so far.

    • @bitsandgigs
      @bitsandgigs Před rokem

      Great. I hope it's serving you well. I loved this bike. Now moved onto an eMTB you see in the newer vids.

    • @anonymoustravelvidz
      @anonymoustravelvidz Před rokem

      @@bitsandgigs thanks, I did actually buy the eMTB pulse ascent trail, it's a good bike.

  • @itsmePassportBro
    @itsmePassportBro Před rokem

    Wow February 2023 looks great. Cant wait.

  • @stevewalter3742
    @stevewalter3742 Před rokem

    Great video’s 👍

  • @bartekzielinski1645

    Correct music selection for Lysterfield bike track race.

  • @bartekzielinski1645
    @bartekzielinski1645 Před 2 lety

    Tasmanian mangoes are the best!

  • @annaivanov2906
    @annaivanov2906 Před 2 lety

    Beautiful views!

  • @bartekzielinski1645
    @bartekzielinski1645 Před 2 lety

    Indeed stunning!

  • @bitsandgigs
    @bitsandgigs Před 2 lety

    Full video on my channel

  • @dodgermel2812
    @dodgermel2812 Před 2 lety

    That steep part looks like Ryans Road.

    • @bitsandgigs
      @bitsandgigs Před 2 lety

      Oh god, yes, never again! There is an old cycling proverb: what comes down, must come up. True!

  • @bartekzielinski1645
    @bartekzielinski1645 Před 2 lety

    Pretty impressive off road bike bush bash through the middle there... plus that massive climb!

    • @bitsandgigs
      @bitsandgigs Před 2 lety

      Yes it was! Bartek. How the hell are you? Been a while.

    • @bartekzielinski1645
      @bartekzielinski1645 Před 2 lety

      @@bitsandgigs how am I? I've been searching for old friends on CZcams : - ) Love the channel. Need to get a bike before I try to meet you on one of your rides!

  • @bartekzielinski1645
    @bartekzielinski1645 Před 2 lety

    First!

  • @Michael-hl5zs
    @Michael-hl5zs Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the update. I’m looking at the Velectrix Urban Pulse step through for recreational use and your comments have been very helpful. I was initially looking at a hub drive bike but after a test ride didn’t like the sudden take off, the Velectrix mid drive felt more natural to me.

    • @bitsandgigs
      @bitsandgigs Před 2 lety

      Absolutely. I'm yet to try rear hub myself, however all internet experts suggest the mid-drive. IT certainly feels a lot more natural. Changing geras still feels a little odd (a dip in power) due to a drivetrain protection mechanism. Not all ebikes have that, but it's meant to be a good thing. All the best!

  • @boohoobinky
    @boohoobinky Před 2 lety

    Thanks CJ, no one ever goes there, so thanks for exploring. Like your vids.

  • @bitsandgigs
    @bitsandgigs Před 2 lety

    The soundtrack to this vid was sampled from Hilltop Hoods, a classic Aussie hip hop band.

  • @Ryryryry05
    @Ryryryry05 Před 2 lety

    Great video!! What a cool ride with awesome views! Hope you're okay after that massive stack!