Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago
Retiring in just 4 days! 🎉 Join me on my bikepacking test run as I cycle into the beautiful British countryside for a one-night wild camp in a peaceful woodland.
In this video, I put my bikepacking setup to the test, share my honest thoughts on the experience, and explain why bikepacking is such a brilliant, low-cost hobby for retired men. From affordable gear to the freedom of the open road and sleeping under the stars — it’s the perfect way to stay active and explore on a budget after retirement.
This trip also serves as an important test run for my upcoming challenge: tackling an 85-mile section of National Cycle Route 1 (NCN1) over two days with wild camping right after I retire!
âś… What I cover in this video:
- Cycling into the countryside and finding a wild camping spot
- Evening woodland camp and morning pack-up
- Why bikepacking is ideal for retirees
If you're approaching retirement, love cycling, or are curious about bikepacking and wild camping in the UK, this video is for you!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Retiring in 4 days & intro
1:45 - My bikepacking setup
4:20 - Starting the ride
8:10 - Finding a wild camp spot in the woodland
12:30 - Camp setup & evening thoughts
17:45 - Why bikepacking is perfect for retired men
22:15 - Morning pack-up & reflections
25:40 - Planning my 85-mile NCN Route 1 trip
Drop a comment: Would you try bikepacking after retirement? What’s your dream cycling route?
👉 Subscribe for more retirement adventures, bikepacking trips, and wild camping videos as I explore post-work life!
#Bikepacking #WildCamping #Retirement #BikepackingUK #CycleCamping #NationalCycleNetwork #RetiredLife #NCN1 #OvernightBikepack
Retiring in just 4 days! 🎉 Join me on my bikepacking test run as I cycle into the beautiful British countryside for a one-night wild camp in a peaceful woodland.
In this video, I put my bikepacking setup to the test, share my honest thoughts on the experience, and explain why bikepacking is such a brilliant, low-cost hobby for retired men. From affordable gear to the freedom of the open road and sleeping under the stars — it’s the perfect way to stay active and explore on a budget after retirement.
This trip also serves as an important test run for my upcoming challenge: tackling an 85-mile section of National Cycle Route 1 (NCN1) over two days with wild camping right after I retire!
âś… What I cover in this video:
- Cycling into the countryside and finding a wild camping spot
- Evening woodland camp and morning pack-up
- Why bikepacking is ideal for retirees
If you're approaching retirement, love cycling, or are curious about bikepacking and wild camping in the UK, this video is for you!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Retiring in 4 days & intro
1:45 - My bikepacking setup
4:20 - Starting the ride
8:10 - Finding a wild camp spot in the woodland
12:30 - Camp setup & evening thoughts
17:45 - Why bikepacking is perfect for retired men
22:15 - Morning pack-up & reflections
25:40 - Planning my 85-mile NCN Route 1 trip
Drop a comment: Would you try bikepacking after retirement? What’s your dream cycling route?
👉 Subscribe for more retirement adventures, bikepacking trips, and wild camping videos as I explore post-work life!
#Bikepacking #WildCamping #Retirement #BikepackingUK #CycleCamping #NationalCycleNetwork #RetiredLife #NCN1 #OvernightBikepack
