Unexpected Benefit of Intense Exercise | Hill Cycling | North Pennines

Описание: I started pushing myself whilst cycling, by doing massive hill climbs and bursts of super intense riding. This boosts my mood and helps me to feel great, and also strengthens my core, giving me reduced back issues. Join me as I cycle a beautiful route from Rookhope, to Blanchland. Then I find myself gatecrashing a TT cycle race alongside Derwent Reservoir! I cycle to Edmundbyers, and up the final big hill onto the Waskerly Way where my chain snaps on my way home!

I hope you're inspired by my video, and are encouraged to become fitter and have a go at pushing yourself. Start with easy steady away excercise, and gradually build up over many months, then incorporate bursts of intensity into your training. You may be surprised at how good it makes you feel!

0:00 Intro
0:13 The Hill Challenge - Rookhope to Blanchland
1:46 Unexpected benefit - back ache and core conditioning
4:13 Blanchland
4:38 Gate-crashing a time trial!
6:46 Edmundbyers - my new max heart rate
7:57 Parkhead Waskerly Way - on the gravel again
8:08 Summary - effect of intense exercise on mood

Take care.
Stuart Porter (aka Stuggy !)


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**** CYCLING TOOLS AND SPARES CARRIED ****
Topeak Wedge Pack II Large - expandable tool bag.
KMC MissingLink (for 10 speed).
https://amzn.to/4d8vmOv
2 x innertubes.
2 x tyre levers.
Dry patches (Park Tools Superpatch GP-2).
https://amzn.to/4fy48Ce
Fiber Fix kevlar spoke.
Mini pump.
Multitool.
Gaffer tape.
Lighter.
Pen knife.
Chain lube.
Latex gloves (not carried on this ride!).
Paper towels.
Derailleur hanger.
Chain splitter.
Homemade chain hook - rough but functional!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AfWS...
Small pliers (modified to dual as chain link pliers).
Ziplock bags.


**** CLOTHING USED ****
My wet weather cycling top: 'Tempest Pro, All day shell': https://www.galibier.cc/
(XL is perfect size for me at 82kg).
I also carried: 'Izoard PRO Gilet': https://www.galibier.cc/
(XL is perfect size for me at 82kg).


**** OTHER STUFF USED ****
I used a DJI Action 3, here's the updated version,
DJI Action 4 adventure combo: https://amzn.to/4eFHveU
90 degree USB lead: https://amzn.to/3L0NHR1
Action cam accessory kit: https://amzn.to/3LH059x
Magnetic Adapter Mount for DJI Action 2/3/4: https://amzn.to/4bj7G8e
Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT GPS: https://amzn.to/45EUaum
8 litre rear rack bag: https://amzn.to/3XDgN0c
10 litre rear rack bag (used for longer rides): https://amzn.to/3VYeMtb

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