The Settle Circular - Stage 1: Riding the Heart of Yorkshire - Indoor Cycling Training

The Settle Circular is often hailed as one of the finest cycling routes in the UK, and it’s easy to see why. This ride perfectly combines charming townscapes, rugged countryside, and awe-inspiring vistas, making it a must for any cycling enthusiast. Stage one starts in the picturesque town of Settle, your journey begins with a ride past the bustling local market, full of energy and character. Before long, the town fades behind you, and you’re immersed in the tranquil beauty of the Yorkshire Dales. The transition is seamless as the urban charm gives way to rolling hills, dry stone walls, and winding country lanes. The first challenge is a steep climb, a true test of endurance—but the reward is magnificent. At the summit, you’re greeted with sweeping panoramic views that stretch endlessly across the landscape, followed by an exhilarating descent that makes the effort worthwhile. The route weaves through quaint hamlets, each brimming with unique charm and history, with stone cottages that appear untouched by time. You’ll travel along a mix of single-track lanes and occasional main roads, which return you to the serene backroads. Along the way, you’ll spot sheep grazing peacefully, cows lounging in the fields, and perhaps a fellow cyclist or hiker sharing the path. The scenery is quintessential Yorkshire, with rolling hills, lush valleys, and timeless beauty that feels straight out of a postcard. Whether you’re captivated by the stunning vistas or the quiet hum of rural life, the Settle Circular offers an unforgettable ride through one of the UK’s most enchanting landscapes. In this video, you’ll join a ride alongside a trained cyclist. If you'd prefer to ride at your own pace, see the details below on how to do so using our indoor cycling app, Open Road. You can find the ride on Strava:   / strava   Recommended for all cycling enthusiasts who want to ride a truly spectacular ride Keywords: Intermediate, Expert, River, Backroad, Few Cars, Beautiful, Countryside, Hills, Farmland, Road bike, Loop, Stunning, Valley, Village, Town, Hamlet Take your indoor cycling to the next level with Open Road, our ultra-real training app Experience the ultimate indoor cycling adventure with Open Road, our training app for Windows. Designed to bring the outdoors inside, the app transforms your effort into realistic speed, immersing you in rides that feel just like the real thing. Compared to our ride-along videos on YouTube, Open Road offers a more dynamic and authentic indoor cycling experience. The app is fully compatible with all ANT+ cycling devices, including smart trainers, power meters, and speed sensors. For athletes using spinning or exercise bikes without ANT+ connectivity, manual speed control is available, ensuring everyone can enjoy the ride. During your training sessions, you'll have access to essential cycling metrics like altitude, distance, speed, and heart rate, giving you a complete, data-driven workout. Learn more about our indoor cycling app 'Open Road' and sign up for your free ride on our website: https://bikethe.world Support the Channel: Our channel is free to use at home. But if you like the content and it helps your training we would appreciate your support. You can support us by taking a membership or giving us a ‘Super Thanks’. This will help us make it possible to create and share more professionally produced cycling videos from all over the world. Strava: Join our global cycling community and get kudos from fellow cyclists who like to bike the world:   / strava   Facebook: Do you like our cycling videos? Then learn more about new rides, our training app 'Open Road', and other cycling-related activities by giving us a ‘like’ or 'follow' on Facebook:   / biketheworldvideos   Just add music: Most cyclists would agree that the ride to Col du Tourmalet is outstanding. But with music, opinions are very mixed. So we have added no music. Instead, we recommend adding your favorite music to the ride. It is quite simple. Mute YouTube and open a browser window. Find a site that offers music (Spotify, YouTube, etc.) pick the music you like, and enjoy the ride. We have left the original sound of the ride out. This is because of the noise from the surroundings down the natural sound. Terms of use: Bike the World has filmed this ride with the journalistic purpose of documenting, describing, educating on, and informing about world-famous and epic bicycle rides around the world. As a courtesy, this video is free to view at home. Any public and/or commercial use needs a license or membership (contact us at https://bikethe.world for more information). Our videos may not be copied. Likewise, one may not use our videos outside our YouTube channel or our training app 'Open Road' without written permission. Our videos are protected by international copyright laws and any misuse will be prosecuted accordingly.