Bearbones 200 The video

[Dave Barter]

OK, you know what to expect.

This video is NOT work friendly. I hope you understand that filming anything half decent during this event was a challenge in itself, which is why I didn't even bother with "half decent". Hopefully it does convey some of the pain and suffering that we went through.

https://vimeo.com/108784812

I'm working on a write up as well as I'm so shagged out that I can't possibly do any proper work today.

[Dave Barter]

I've also written up my (very wordy) account

http://phased.co.uk/the-bearbones-200/

[Bearbonesnorm]

Throughly enjoyed both of those Dave ... good work as usual

[Ray Young]

Great write up Dave.

[evilgoat]

Great write up dave. Was following your tracker so really enjoyed the story to go with it.

Will watch the video later once the kids are in bed!

[Ed1]

Ha ha

"I'll like to describe the rest of the route through the medium of mime"

Classic

[Dave Barter]

I hope all my whining does not distract from what an amazing, challenging and life changing event this was for me. I owe Stu and you others a lot for the past six months.

Road bike(s) for sale.

[FLV]

Another good vid Dave, nice work.

[numplumz]

Great video dave, comedy gold.
Was hoping you'd got a shot over Badmouth bay, or of the twonks in 4wD's who had driven uphill through the wood only to meet a fence.

[Mike]

Excellent dave

[Dave Barter]

or of the twonks in 4wD's who had driven uphill through the wood only to meet a fence.

Landrovers at 3:06

[Ian]

Ace, liked that
Saw the link via Strava, which was flagged NSFW. Fair enough, I thought, I'll put it on mute and watch it at work anyway. Only got to 1:27 before I had to abort...

[summittoppler]

Really enjoyed watching that.
Looking at the route on Strava, it looked very unsavoury. Kudos all round

[Karl]

Hi Dave,

I have to say a big thanks for being my echo of frustration. It was good to ride with someone with a common passion for having a severe dislike towards the route at 4 in the morning and a stubbornness to carry on regardless. I'm glad you pushed on as I just didn't have the legs and felt I was holding you back in the end.

Congrats to being the first newbie back, absolutely well deserved especially when powering up them hills. Top job!

Karl

[slarge]

Great video, and I love the Undertones.
I echo what you say about events like this being life changing. They really are a true test of resolve and determination; you can dislike it at the time, but there is something that keeps pulling you back in for a bigger, faster, higher, harder ride. But I think that this years BB must be the hardest single day (is that right?) ride out there.

Please Stu, make it a bit easier next year. Dave has written a book on bike rides and there's some in Wales - maybe have a look and get some ideas?

[JohnClimber]

Cracking video and write up Dave

[Bigface0_0]

Dave, well done, enjoyed that just the right amount of 'F's' linked with the sprinkling of hills, puuurrrrffect.
Ps the 'Swearomiter' should be part of every video LOL

[Alpinum]

Question at 4:15.
Answer: A rideable bike wash.

07:13 needs a Danny MacAskill move.

Good vid, enjoyed that one more than the last two.
And good effort!

[Ian]

I'm still chuckling at that bit at 1:27

[Wotsits]

Great vid & write up Dave

[Blackhound]

Enjoyed watching and reading. Enjoyed being at home and missing as well............

[mountainbaker]

Dave, the sentence depicting the first hike-a-bike section must be one of the best sentences ever written. Amazing.

[barney]

Fantastic vid Dave, ashamed to say I was walking before I was riding on Saturday!

[paramart]

video/rant/swearing/undertones/ how time flies when your enjoying something, love your vids dave keep up the good work also well done to all who entered

[Zippy]

finally got a chance to watch that, enjoyed that, not sure if I'm glad or sad I missed the event!