Hey Maarten ! Thanks for your message. The mud added extra 'interest' as did camping and waking up with everything soaked though (humidity) each morning. Nothing that a good plate of 'picci al ragù' and a glass or two of chianti can't fix ! We'll have to find a way to ride together some day !
Hi Angus, thanks for this beautiful video! My friend Lis found me in it at minute 1.35 😂😂 and I remember talking to you on the scenic balcony in Volterra!
Hi Silvia. Thank you for your kind comments, and I also remember our quick chat in Volterra - what a spectacular view ! I'm afraid the video is very limited because I didn't think through the battery charging situation when camping. I was using my iphone to record film, so had to stop and conserve battery power. Will sort that out for next year ! Where are you writing from Silvia ?
Hey Angus, couldn't agree more with you about the end off the event, me too felt a bit lost after arriving, no party no nothing.....sad....also a T-shirt for everybody would have been nice instead off a bag with pasta and wine. But the adventure itself is priceless and in a way I'm proud that this years edition was indeed a difficult one...grtz from Flanders 🍻👊🏻.
Hi Roger ! Good to meet you, and thanks for your comment. I do believe that the organisers put in a lot of work during the year to secure the route, send out messages (mostly product promo it has to be said) and do all the behind the scenes stuff we don't see. Even more of a shame that the final impression we get is a bit of an anticlimax. Even a DJ would cost next to nothing and give a sense of occasion. Well done for completing the ride and best regards to Flanders ! 👋
Hi Eric, thanks for your question. I pitched a small one-man tent at a campsite in Volterra (1st night) with other riders on a 5-a-side football pitch (2nd night) and in a field with 2 other riders I just met along the route on the third night. I made sure I kept enough water for a 'bottle wash' before hitting the sack. I'll do a video about the kit I took very soon. (what worked and what didn't). Thanks & Best , Angus.
Bravo, nice video! 🙌
Grazie ! Thanks for your kind words and I'm glad you enjoyed it !
Will done men! Happy that you enjoy this beautiful piece of Italy. Kind regards . Marco and Lucia
Ciao Marco & Lucia ! Grazie per il commento, e tanti auguri per Natale ed un ottimo 2024 !
You did it! Woohoo!!! Great job, mate! You do look absolutely knackered 😅 Rest up well!
Hey Maarten ! Thanks for your message. The mud added extra 'interest' as did camping and waking up with everything soaked though (humidity) each morning. Nothing that a good plate of 'picci al ragù' and a glass or two of chianti can't fix ! We'll have to find a way to ride together some day !
@@lifecycleproject You're a champ for finishing! My hat off, good sir! Yes, would love to ride together some day!
Hi Angus, thanks for this beautiful video! My friend Lis found me in it at minute 1.35 😂😂 and I remember talking to you on the scenic balcony in Volterra!
Hi Silvia. Thank you for your kind comments, and I also remember our quick chat in Volterra - what a spectacular view ! I'm afraid the video is very limited because I didn't think through the battery charging situation when camping. I was using my iphone to record film, so had to stop and conserve battery power. Will sort that out for next year ! Where are you writing from Silvia ?
@@lifecycleproject I am currently in Torino for vacation but I live in Vancouver 😁
Your video is a great memory of this fantastic event! Thank you!
Hey Angus, couldn't agree more with you about the end off the event, me too felt a bit lost after arriving, no party no nothing.....sad....also a T-shirt for everybody would have been nice instead off a bag with pasta and wine. But the adventure itself is priceless and in a way I'm proud that this years edition was indeed a difficult one...grtz from Flanders 🍻👊🏻.
Hi Roger ! Good to meet you, and thanks for your comment. I do believe that the organisers put in a lot of work during the year to secure the route, send out messages (mostly product promo it has to be said) and do all the behind the scenes stuff we don't see. Even more of a shame that the final impression we get is a bit of an anticlimax. Even a DJ would cost next to nothing and give a sense of occasion. Well done for completing the ride and best regards to Flanders ! 👋
Prof Angus what are you doing? Superb adventure
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Hey Mario !!! Come stai ? Quanti anni ???? Sono sempre nella stessa casa, stessa moglie ... qualche anno in più ma sempre molto contento ;-)
Nice and epic! 👍
Thank you! Cheers!
Congratulations,one question where did you sleep ?
Hi Eric, thanks for your question. I pitched a small one-man tent at a campsite in Volterra (1st night) with other riders on a 5-a-side football pitch (2nd night) and in a field with 2 other riders I just met along the route on the third night. I made sure I kept enough water for a 'bottle wash' before hitting the sack. I'll do a video about the kit I took very soon. (what worked and what didn't). Thanks & Best , Angus.