Hi, I'm Neil, and I have a passion for cycling and exploring unique places. On this channel, I jump on my bike and set off on adventures discovering some of the most fascinating, unusual and hidden places across the UK — and maybe even around the world.

From historic towns and mysterious landmarks to beautiful coastlines, forgotten locations and places with strange stories and traditions, every ride is a new adventure. This isn't just about cycling; it's about discovering the history, culture and hidden secrets that make each place special.

So if you enjoy travel, history, hidden gems and exploring the world from a different perspective, grab your helmet and come along for the ride.

Subscribe and join me on the next adventure! 🚴‍♂️

#cycling #explore #mtb


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Do any millionaires want to pay for me to take a trip to America and a world cup ticket 😂😂😂😂😂

1 day ago | [YT] | 4

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Where would you guys like to see my explore next in the UK. Leave your comments behind and I will check it out

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 5

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I don't usually make posts like this because I've never been someone who asks for much, but on today's upload I could really use your support.

I've put a lot of time, effort and hard work into making this video and I genuinely gave it everything I had. If you enjoy the content and have supported me on this journey, it'd mean a lot if you could show this one some love when it drops today — watch it, like it, comment, share it... every bit of support makes a huge difference.

I appreciate every single one of you for being here. ❤️

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 18

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New video today! 🚨

Today at 8PM UK time, I’ll be uploading a video where I explore an island where you cannot say the word “rabbit” because it’s considered highly offensive 😳🐇

Why is a simple word banned? What’s the story behind it? Come and find out when the video goes live tonight!

⏰ 8PM UK Time
🎥 Don’t miss it!

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 8

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Hi everyone,

I wanted to give you all an update about the future of this channel.

Over the last few years, we've explored some incredible abandoned places together, and I'm really grateful to everyone who has watched, subscribed, and supported the journey.

However, I've started to feel that the abandoned scene isn't what it used to be, and I'm finding myself wanting a new adventure. Because of that, I'm going to be changing things up on the channel.

While I won't completely rule out abandoned videos in the future, I won't be actively going out of my way to make them anymore. If an interesting abandoned location comes along, I'll still film it, but it won't be the main focus of the channel.

Instead, I'm going to be travelling around the UK on my bike, exploring towns, villages, cities, landmarks, coastlines, and hidden gems. The idea is to show you what these places are really like, their history, attractions, food, scenery, and everything that makes them unique. Hopefully, in the future, this will even expand into adventures around the world.

At the end of the day, the channel is still about exploring. The only difference is that instead of exploring abandoned places, we'll be exploring amazing places and destinations.

I completely understand if this new direction isn't for everyone. If you decide to unsubscribe, thank you for all your support over the years. But if you'd like to stick around and join me on this new journey, I'd love to have you along for the ride.

I'm also thinking about changing the channel name and branding to reflect this new direction. I'd love to hear your thoughts:

🚴 Would you watch travel and exploration videos filmed from my bike?
🚴 Should I rebrand the channel completely?
🚴 Should I keep my old abandoned videos on the channel, or start fresh?

Let me know in the comments below.

Should I stay or should I go now? 😆

Neil

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 17

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Hey guys I would love it if you could subscribe to my new YouTube channel im going to make bike tour videos around different places in the UK. You guys know I love cycling and exploring so why not put the two together. @highlight

youtube.com/@ridetodiscover2?si=ULHqgFqvG6w7LogF

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 7

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Guys please come and follow my new Facebook page.

Welcome to Beyond My Comfort Zone!

For years, fear has held me back from doing so many things I've wanted to try. Whether it's fear of failure, fear of the unknown, or simply a lack of confidence, I've always found reasons not to take that first step.

Well, that's about to change.

Beyond My Comfort Zone is all about facing those fears head-on and saying yes to experiences I've never had the courage to try before. From adrenaline-filled challenges and extreme adventures to learning new skills and stepping into completely unfamiliar situations, I'll be pushing myself further than ever before.

This isn't about being fearless—it's about being scared and doing it anyway.

Join me as I take on new challenges, conquer lifelong fears, and prove that some of life's greatest experiences happen just beyond your comfort zone.

If you've ever let fear hold you back, this journey is for you. 🚀

www.facebook.com/share/1DASy3TSoK/

1 month ago | [YT] | 3

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If you have ever wondered what a skydive feels like i hope this photo can tell you. Video to come soon

1 month ago | [YT] | 11

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On the 23rd of May, I’ll be doing a charity skydive to help raise money for a great cause! 🪂❤️

I’ve decided to set a goal — if we can hit £500 in donations, I’ll film the entire experience and upload a full YouTube video showing the jump, behind-the-scenes moments, and my reaction before and after the dive 😅🎥

Every donation, no matter how small, really helps and means a lot.

Thank you to everyone supporting this — let’s see if we can reach the goal together! 🙌

www.justgiving.com/page/neil-ansell-1?utm_medium=F…



#CharitySkydive #Fundraiser #SkydiveChallenge #charity

1 month ago | [YT] | 4

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Haven't shared this for a while but it's official now I will be doing a skydive from 15,000 feet. If any of you know me you know how petrified of heights I am. But it's all for an amazing charity and will definitely be worth it in the end. If you guys could spare a few minutes just to read through the link below that would be amazing. If you would also like to donate that would also be appreciated by me and everyone that's raising money for this amazing charity. @highlight

www.justgiving.com/page/neil-ansell-1?utm_medium=F…

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