Today I learnt From YouTube
By Ron Rybs
@Ronrybs (17854)
London, England
November 11, 2018 2:14pm CST
Way back in May I took a trip to Shrewsbury, partly to revisit old stomping grounds, but mainly to explore, by bike, the, mostly, disappeared Shrewsbury to Newport Canal and particularly the oldest metal aqueduct in the world. Which as luck would have it was next to a pub!
Because of a puncture and losing my mini toolkit my journey was cut short, but it was still a good little adventure.
Today I discovered, while watching YouTube no less,that I had actually been cycling on the towpath of the defunct canal. As it was raining there was a long, swampy, puddle in the depression on my left was actually the path of the defunct canal. The YouTube video was also shot in the rain, so I could recognise it immediately.
So who knew, YouTube is a good place to do some research!
The picture shows my trusty folding bike on a purpose built cycling path, that follows the old towpath. This was about six miles before my puncture.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHquoBlmePk
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@arthurchappell (45002)
• Preston, England
11 Nov 18
A town I'd love to visit - Darwin's home town
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@arthurchappell (45002)
• Preston, England
11 Nov 18
@Ronrybs good choice - not had that one but I have had some Salopian ales
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@Ronrybs (17854)
• London, England
11 Nov 18
@arthurchappell Probably a limited edition speciality. On the negitive side, my favourite pub had closed, but it wasn't the same after they modernised it
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@Ronrybs (17854)
• London, England
11 Nov 18
It is Brompton folding bike. It collapses into a small size. I take with me on the trains and buses, then use it to get about at the destination. They have a bit of a cult following and I am one of the Brompton faithful!
Wil is an experienced cyclist and participated in a number of races. He fell in love with Brompton 10 years ago when he was working in London and has been a ...
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
11 Nov 18
fun but eventful glad you you got to visit though. yes youtube saves a lot of things
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
11 Nov 18
@Ronrybs oh i didn't realise you didn't see it. sorry
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@Ronrybs (17854)
• London, England
11 Nov 18
@bunnybon7 I got to see lots of things from when I was there in the 70s and 80s, not a complete write off by any measure
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The Americans use more the other "version", they surely made it easy to make all the verb regular verbs.
@JudyEv (325654)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Nov 18
@Ronrybs We had two Americans stay with us. They were couch-surfers and had ridden their bikes across the Nullarbor. They had also done numerous other trips on their bikes. Their bikes folded up too and went on the plane as carry-on luggage but they didn't look like yours - the bikes, not the people. 
The wheels must be a bit smaller than standard bikes surely or they wouldn't fit in the overhead plane lockers.
The wheels must be a bit smaller than standard bikes surely or they wouldn't fit in the overhead plane lockers.2 people like this
@Ronrybs (17854)
• London, England
12 Nov 18
@JudyEv On the Brompton the wheels are 16 inches, that seems pretty standard on most these folders. There are some that are 20 and possibly 24 inches. Can't say I recognise the bikes in your piccie, but I am not an expert on these things!
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@Ronrybs (17854)
• London, England
12 Nov 18
Love Iron Bridge. For my next trip I am thinking of making it longer and taking a pedal to the Bridge, as well as the earlier planned visits. I could not find an Oz specific Brompton video, but LA is pretty close... ish! I do love Bromptons and take it on the train or bus for getting about at the other end
Ryan Maxey is a filmmaker living in Los Angeles. He takes his Brompton when he travels for work, but also finds that it's the perfect tool to explore the exp...
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@thislittlepennyearns (58134)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
11 Nov 18
YouTube is a great place to do some research.
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@Ronrybs (17854)
• London, England
12 Nov 18
@thislittlepennyearns Yes, it can be a bit of a trial getting it working!
@thislittlepennyearns (58134)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
11 Nov 18
@Ronrybs I can watch in on my Kindle, phone or laptop. And the TV as well, but I dont use it on the tv much. Cause that involves switching cables and turning the Wii on.
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
5 Aug 19
I would love to go on any of these trips with you Ron.
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@Tampa_girl7 (48908)
• United States
11 Nov 18
@Ronrybs my husband has learned to fix many a car problem and fix things around our house
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
11 Nov 18
You will have to return and explore further.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
13 Nov 18
Folding bike. How smart! That looks beautiful btw
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
14 Nov 18
@Ronrybs Ha ha, well, you are the expert as far as I know - I didn't know there was such a thing as a folding bike - it's awesome
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