Thanks, Rowan. I always enjoy your videos, whether the tinkering on bikes (informative and a source of good ideas) or the rides (which I watch with great envy as there aren’t the lanes and paths where I live that you have access to). But of course take care of yourself first…the videos will come in their time!
Noble Wolf Cycling etc.
Follow your heart and have no regrets – it would be cool to see cycling/touring vids off the beaten track, eastern Europe, alpine areas etc., good luck in your future endeavours whatever you decide. I know exactly what you mean about having great plans for the next day, but when that day dawns it's hard to summon enthusiasm – a regular pattern here at the moment, seems to get worse if you dwell on it, I find having several different distractions to choose from can be of help, personally, but everyone's different.
Luke Oxford
Wishing you all the best Rowan. Thanks so much for sharing your passion and knowledge. I feel completely cheated that my European citizenship has been taken away and I might never get to move to the continent. I would definitely tune in if you hit the road!
Beater Bike Channel MFGA
What are your thoughts on Lepper Primus saddles? I got one for 40 quid inc postage from germany. It was missing a nose rivet. I was going to take it to a local leather repair shop but the owner decided to piss off early even though I rang up to say I'd be calling through. Very professional of you, Garforth cobblers so I made a rivet and hammered it in. Wow! What a saddle!
michael johnson
Thanks for your brilliant videos! I really Your easy going vibes and lovely bikes! A Velocipedium European tour would be amazing! As for your mental health, keep riding! My bike is my therapist, a ride always centers me, helps me gain clarity and perspective and lifts my mood! All the best! I look forward to what you share next with us on this great channel!
Linda
Thank you for this video, sharing your struggles and your dreams. I came across your channel earlier this year for some tinkering tips, and always appreciate your way of making these video's. Just you and the bikes, nothing fancy. A little bit of rest in this hectic world. Whatever the future may bring, I hope you will be able to choose it's direction yourself, on your terms. All the best for you, and your daughter.
John Abernethy
Hoping for your best possible outcome. Will be following the 'New You'. Cheers from the USA!
Jim Leitch
My love of old bikes came from watching your videos, we can always use experts like your self here.Perhaps you would consider Canada as a retirement destination. You will always be welcome. Thank you.
Andre Lloyd
Hi Rowan. I wish you all the best chum from the bottom of my boots, and that all that eventuates are happy times for you – family and friends. 🙏 Keep those wheels rolling 👍
Joseph RedHawk
Hello Mate, you have been a great inspiration to me I'm turning 60 and had 2 strokes since 2017 and I have heart disease and they tell me only few years to live. I can sympathize with you on mental health. Doctors wanted me to exercise so I thought bicycle. I found a month ago a 28"Raleigh tourist 3spd that was buried in a shed and started working on it to get her Road ready and 2 weeks ago bought a Phillips 3spd that just needed tires for 40 dollars what a fine . You have been a big help with your videos much appreciated. Look forward to seeing more most of all take care of yourself first. Me mums side of the family is from England I live in the states I hope to visit someday before I pass on.
Thanks, Rowan. I always enjoy your videos, whether the tinkering on bikes (informative and a source of good ideas) or the rides (which I watch with great envy as there aren’t the lanes and paths where I live that you have access to). But of course take care of yourself first…the videos will come in their time!
Follow your heart and have no regrets – it would be cool to see cycling/touring vids off the beaten track, eastern Europe, alpine areas etc., good luck in your future endeavours whatever you decide.
I know exactly what you mean about having great plans for the next day, but when that day dawns it's hard to summon enthusiasm – a regular pattern here at the moment, seems to get worse if you dwell on it, I find having several different distractions to choose from can be of help, personally, but everyone's different.
Wishing you all the best Rowan. Thanks so much for sharing your passion and knowledge. I feel completely cheated that my European citizenship has been taken away and I might never get to move to the continent. I would definitely tune in if you hit the road!
What are your thoughts on Lepper Primus saddles? I got one for 40 quid inc postage from germany. It was missing a nose rivet. I was going to take it to a local leather repair shop but the owner decided to piss off early even though I rang up to say I'd be calling through. Very professional of you, Garforth cobblers so I made a rivet and hammered it in. Wow! What a saddle!
Thanks for your brilliant videos! I really Your easy going vibes and lovely bikes! A Velocipedium European tour would be amazing! As for your mental health, keep riding! My bike is my therapist, a ride always centers me, helps me gain clarity and perspective and lifts my mood! All the best! I look forward to what you share next with us on this great channel!
Thank you for this video, sharing your struggles and your dreams. I came across your channel earlier this year for some tinkering tips, and always appreciate your way of making these video's. Just you and the bikes, nothing fancy. A little bit of rest in this hectic world. Whatever the future may bring, I hope you will be able to choose it's direction yourself, on your terms. All the best for you, and your daughter.
Hoping for your best possible outcome. Will be following the 'New You'. Cheers from the USA!
My love of old bikes came from watching your videos, we can always use experts like your self here.Perhaps you would consider Canada as a retirement destination. You will always be welcome. Thank you.
Hi Rowan. I wish you all the best chum from the bottom of my boots, and that all that eventuates are happy times for you – family and friends. 🙏 Keep those wheels rolling 👍
Hello Mate, you have been a great inspiration to me I'm turning 60 and had 2 strokes since 2017 and I have heart disease and they tell me only few years to live. I can sympathize with you on mental health. Doctors wanted me to exercise so I thought bicycle. I found a month ago a 28"Raleigh tourist 3spd that was buried in a shed and started working on it to get her Road ready and 2 weeks ago bought a Phillips 3spd that just needed tires for 40 dollars what a fine . You have been a big help with your videos much appreciated. Look forward to seeing more most of all take care of yourself first. Me mums side of the family is from England I live in the states I hope to visit someday before I pass on.