I really enjoyed that ride with you David! About 45 years ago when I had hair down to my knees and looked like Jimmy Page, I shared a flat in Hampton Wick. I landed a job as a cleaner at the cinema in Richmond. I used to cycle from Hampton Wick to Richmond every morning at about 7 am… it was summer, mists rising off the river, swans skimming the surface… beautiful! Then home again just after lunch. Watching your ride brought back a lot of memories… thanks very much for that!
thanks, as said 'memories' I used to fish the thames in the 1960s and the ride brought back memories riding from Canbury Gardens. the banks were clear in those days, the power station used to put out hot water, which made the fishing superb
Lovely trip down memory lane, I've been in Australia now for 40+years but fished along the towpath in Kingston, Teddington, Hampton Ct etc. etc. Worked in Richmond and also drank everywhere...Oh Yes ..'The Castle' in Richmond..more memories! THANKYOU
What a lovely trip down memory lane David. I left Kingston over 30 years ago for Australia and this bought back a lot of great memories. Thanks. Now going to watch Kingston to Hampton Court.
This video takes me back to 1999 when I used to walk from Kingston to Richmond along the towpath, then onwards to Chiswick to meet a certain redheaded woman from her job. What we do for love, eh? Thanks for the video... and the memories!!! :O)
You're near Richmond Park and Hampton Court Palace, too. Lots of excellent rides in the area including Box Hill at Dorking if you fancy a shot at the Olympic route. Have a great trip. Maybe you could bring some sunshine with you :-)
That's nice. I don't think Kingston has changed that much since you left, though its hard to judge when you live there. It was always a great area for cycling, with the park and the riverside.
Nice Video and nice tour, also a great ebike the Kalkhoff Tasman ;-) What gear are you usual in on that video (okay it was bumpy but) and the last bit uphill, how fast did you go in what gear? Sorry for so many questions but I try to compare (if that would be possible) ;-) Thanks for sharing :-)
@spogley I wonder what speed you usual get with your ebike. The eZip supports pedal assist till 15 max 18 km/h and there is no other otion to chose except the throttle, but throttle is overkill and takes all the pedalec fun away :-)) I am happy to have that little motor supporting me (specially in the beginning cycling again after 8 years) as we have quite a strong wind in the prairies 20 to 25 km/h that makes you feel going uphill even though it is straight :-))
Thanks, David. I've done part of this (in reverse) by bike every morning for the past five years, and often thought of filming it. Now, I don't have to !
I really enjoyed that ride with you David! About 45 years ago when I had hair down to my knees and looked like Jimmy Page, I shared a flat in Hampton Wick. I landed a job as a cleaner at the cinema in Richmond. I used to cycle from Hampton Wick to Richmond every morning at about 7 am… it was summer, mists rising off the river, swans skimming the surface… beautiful! Then home again just after lunch. Watching your ride brought back a lot of memories… thanks very much for that!
thanks, as said 'memories' I used to fish the thames in the 1960s and the ride brought back memories riding from Canbury Gardens. the banks were clear in those days, the power station used to put out hot water, which made the fishing superb
Lovely trip down memory lane, I've been in Australia now for 40+years but fished along the towpath in Kingston, Teddington, Hampton Ct etc. etc. Worked in Richmond and also drank everywhere...Oh Yes ..'The Castle' in Richmond..more memories!
THANKYOU
What a lovely trip down memory lane David. I left Kingston over 30 years ago for Australia and this bought back a lot of great memories. Thanks. Now going to watch Kingston to Hampton Court.
Loved every minute of your ride ,lovely views.
Time to do another trip David, as you probably already know they’ve laid a new smooth path from Kingston to Richmond.
we're planning a walk along the Thames Path to Richmond, this was really helpful in giving us an idea of what to expect, thanks!
This video takes me back to 1999 when I used to walk from Kingston to Richmond along the towpath, then onwards to Chiswick to meet a certain redheaded woman from her job. What we do for love, eh? Thanks for the video... and the memories!!! :O)
Interesting idea, thanks.
Lovely video Sir Thorpe! I wanna do the same when I'll move there from Italy :)
Hi David. Is the camera simply slung around your neck or are you using some sort of stabiliser are the vibrations are very few? Thanks.
You're near Richmond Park and Hampton Court Palace, too. Lots of excellent rides in the area including Box Hill at Dorking if you fancy a shot at the Olympic route. Have a great trip. Maybe you could bring some sunshine with you :-)
Great video, thanks. Are cyclists allowed to cycle along the River Thames on paths 'officially'?
This is just like a country lane in Devon where I live
What camera are you using?
That's nice. I don't think Kingston has changed that much since you left, though its hard to judge when you live there. It was always a great area for cycling, with the park and the riverside.
Nice Video and nice tour, also a great ebike the Kalkhoff Tasman ;-) What gear are you usual in on that video (okay it was bumpy but) and the last bit uphill, how fast did you go in what gear? Sorry for so many questions but I try to compare (if that would be possible) ;-) Thanks for sharing :-)
I've done that ride a lot. My fave though is from Richmond to Fulham.
@spogley I wonder what speed you usual get with your ebike. The eZip supports pedal assist till 15 max 18 km/h and there is no other otion to chose except the throttle, but throttle is overkill and takes all the pedalec fun away :-)) I am happy to have that little motor supporting me (specially in the beginning cycling again after 8 years) as we have quite a strong wind in the prairies 20 to 25 km/h that makes you feel going uphill even though it is straight :-))
Thanks, David. I've done part of this (in reverse) by bike every morning for the past five years, and often thought of filming it. Now, I don't have to !