MAN VS KAYAK (a rural no roads mission race against Uncle Ed's calamitous kayaking jaunt)
Added 2024-05-01 16:37:04 +0000 UTCIntroducing arguably the most entertaining ever seen on the GeoWizard Patreon page (with the possible exception of the Aldridge No Roads Lockdown Mission).
On Easter Sunday me and Ed took our race series up a notch. For Ed the comfort of the number 8 bus was to be replaced by an inflatable kayak and swift currents, and for me the familiar tarmac of my local area was to vanish from beneath my feet, making way for unfamiliar countryside. Starting in Hopwas near Tamworth (ancient capital of Mercia), we were to race each other 17 miles to the Burton Bridge Brewery in Burton upon Trent (brewing capital of the UK). The first to sip a pint there would be declared the winner. For me the threat of farmers, quarry security and railway workers promised to combine with flooded fields, forests, fences and deep irrigation ditches to make life difficult. For Ed, who had kayaked this stretch of river with me but never actually solo kayaked before, things should in theory be a lot simpler, we thought...
**Watch in 4K and with subtitles**
***had some issues with the subtitles and in the end (partly because I'm on a strict schedule with England) I decided to keep them only for speech that might be difficult to hear
https://www.change.org/p/ukparliament-make-reducing-sewage-pollution-a-legal-requirement-in-the-uk
Comments
Everybody needs an Uncle Ed what a truly amazing guy :)
Danny Davies38
2024-08-03 02:52:44 +0000 UTCThankfull that Ed was alright after that nasty dip. Lovely video Tom, thanks for the entertainment!
Nico
2024-07-23 23:22:34 +0000 UTCHey Tom what kind of water bladder do you use? I have a karrimor one but the water tastes really plasticky so I try not to use it....
Christine Monahan
2024-06-21 07:09:54 +0000 UTCWhen when when... can't wait.
sam collins
2024-05-25 18:47:31 +0000 UTCJust as I checked this page for new content I see this comment, cant wait!
Ryan Thomas
2024-05-25 18:19:10 +0000 UTCi've been checking every hour, can't wait
noah jenkinson
2024-05-25 17:29:57 +0000 UTCwhoop whoop
Jay
2024-05-25 17:27:59 +0000 UTCStraight line mission across England dropping tonight....
tom davies
2024-05-25 17:23:25 +0000 UTCTom said in his latest video it'd be on Patreon this coming Saturday
Gerne Hareth
2024-05-20 10:27:50 +0000 UTCwhen watching it one patreon there should be a button that just says 'YOUTUBE' bottom right corner of the player. if you click that it'll take you to the vid on youtube. even when unlisted.
Anders Kragh Valentin-Hjorth
2024-05-20 09:42:28 +0000 UTCSeeing rivers so polluted is one of the most saddening things in the world to me...
Imraduin
2024-05-18 10:44:56 +0000 UTCis the straight line mission arriving soon? i saw late april / early may
Andrew Way
2024-05-13 08:13:12 +0000 UTCSaw trailer on instagram got Patreon yesterday spent all evening watching things I hadn’t seen from the missions to different challenges from wales to tots tv love it
exploring with ashley
2024-05-11 09:11:46 +0000 UTCOkay mate, nice one. Keep up the adventures, love them, man
Aaronfrancisb
2024-05-10 21:37:47 +0000 UTCThanks Jan, I'll pass that on to him!
tom davies
2024-05-10 21:34:42 +0000 UTCWelcome Aaron! You will only obtain the links to these vids through Patreon but they are unlisted youtube videos
tom davies
2024-05-10 21:34:26 +0000 UTCWhat a video. Your uncle Edward is an absolute legend mate!
Jan Are Melgård
2024-05-10 19:31:09 +0000 UTCHaving just had issues from swallowing ocean water in Mexico, I am happy he avoided illness!
Kevin Skocypec
2024-05-10 15:11:35 +0000 UTCNew patreon here. Is there any way I can watch this through YouTube? Or does it have to be on patreon?
Aaronfrancisb
2024-05-10 14:52:33 +0000 UTCAwesome, can’t wait!
ricardo silvente
2024-05-10 14:01:07 +0000 UTChe is indeed! he somehow managed to avoid all illness. Iron stomach as well as iron grit!
tom davies
2024-05-10 06:47:15 +0000 UTCinsane wasn't it! what are the chances..
tom davies
2024-05-10 06:46:39 +0000 UTCyeah i think he panicked a bit too and forgot to stay straight
tom davies
2024-05-10 06:46:15 +0000 UTCI think that amount of footage would bore most people, the editing really transforms the footage
tom davies
2024-05-10 06:45:41 +0000 UTChaha I thought he meant splashes! Never thought he would have actually gone in!
tom davies
2024-05-10 06:44:58 +0000 UTCHe was fine thankfully! definitely could have gone worse. Walkie Talkies only seem to have a range of 1 or 2 miles but it's something worth looking into!
tom davies
2024-05-10 06:44:30 +0000 UTCIt's getting there Ricardo, around 10 days left till release!
tom davies
2024-05-10 06:41:34 +0000 UTCWe need an Uncle Ed wellness update. Is he Ecoli free?
Bozniandroid
2024-05-09 11:29:26 +0000 UTCI couldn’t believe it when he saved the paddle, bag, and kayak after flipping over. This was a really fun one to watch. Lots of laughing and cheering on my end.
Basden Clark
2024-05-08 23:38:47 +0000 UTCThat capsize footage is probably one of the most entertaining scenes yet, was literally shouting at the laptop! Good Job Lads!
Zac Vernon
2024-05-08 13:15:06 +0000 UTCgood stuff to yis both. looking forward to the next tom and edventure!
alan doyle
2024-05-08 01:53:03 +0000 UTCThe fact Ed powered through after all that is amazing
Ewoud van Aalst
2024-05-06 14:03:57 +0000 UTCoh poor ed :') he did give me a good laugh though
violentbob
2024-05-05 13:07:43 +0000 UTCGreat video ! I'm glad Ed is alright. This will make a good story to recall. I just want to share a bit of advice about descending rapids (for the next time). You should always move faster or slower than the water (by paddling forward or backward) to keep directional control. When you move at the same speed of the water, the water decide where you go, usualy straight in an obstacle. Easier said than done !
Adam L'Archevêque
2024-05-04 03:47:13 +0000 UTCThat was such a good watch. Ed is a ledge.
ahoneybadger3
2024-05-03 18:09:02 +0000 UTCHave you considered posting the unedited video from the kayak? Would be fun
David
2024-05-02 23:42:21 +0000 UTCThe smirk from Tom when Ed said “I don’t think I’m gonna get wet you know” 😂
Digsy’s Dinner
2024-05-02 23:35:17 +0000 UTChonestly never laughed more in years.
Jonathan Kane
2024-05-02 21:12:11 +0000 UTCLoving it , keep it up Tom !!!
Dan
2024-05-02 21:09:04 +0000 UTCKayak - gone Oar - gone Bag - gone Leg muscle - gone Ecoli water - swallowed Uncle Ed: THE GO-PRO!
Hannah Samuels-Lyons
2024-05-02 18:07:09 +0000 UTCPoor Ed. That could’ve gone terribly wrong. Did he get poorly from the water after this? It might be worth investing in long range walkie-talkies for this and other Ed/Tom videos, just so you can check in on each other. Would also work well for talking to Verity if you can’t get signal to get a message through in bigger missions
Hannah Samuels-Lyons
2024-05-02 17:45:21 +0000 UTCWell done Ed!!
Lyndsay Jones
2024-05-02 17:12:04 +0000 UTCGreat job Ed! Glad he was alright after that crazy dip Tom, any updates on the newest straight line mission editing?
ricardo silvente
2024-05-02 13:37:49 +0000 UTCSome of the funniest footage I’ve ever seen
George Parr
2024-05-02 10:22:32 +0000 UTChahaha I somehow doubt that! thanks Josh hope you enjoyed
tom davies
2024-05-02 07:13:24 +0000 UTCThanks Huw! yeah he had a good life jacket on thank god! Yeah shame about the pub, probably should have checked the times before hand though haha. Oh thanks for the tip! not massively into board games but I've heard that one's good
tom davies
2024-05-02 07:12:19 +0000 UTCCheers Ant, tell them to open earlier next time!
tom davies
2024-05-02 07:10:45 +0000 UTCI reckon that's the most relieved Ed's ever been haha
tom davies
2024-05-02 07:10:30 +0000 UTChaha they really were. A couple of of those comical moments were semi planned, but others very much not!
tom davies
2024-05-02 07:09:56 +0000 UTCCheers Stuart! ahh yeah that is unfortunate. You'll just have to gouge on them when you come back!
tom davies
2024-05-02 07:08:45 +0000 UTCCheers Matt, hope you enjoyed!
tom davies
2024-05-02 07:07:37 +0000 UTChaha thanks Jack :)
tom davies
2024-05-02 07:07:25 +0000 UTCI shall buy him a pint!
tom davies
2024-05-02 07:07:18 +0000 UTCthanks Shaun, plenty more to come!
tom davies
2024-05-02 07:07:04 +0000 UTChe is. can't believe he soldiered on!
tom davies
2024-05-02 07:06:51 +0000 UTCI'll pass the message on. Thanks man!
tom davies
2024-05-02 07:06:32 +0000 UTChaha cheers Tim, I think we peaked in that intro
tom davies
2024-05-02 07:06:10 +0000 UTCyou're most welcome LJ
tom davies
2024-05-02 07:05:49 +0000 UTCCheers Dan!
tom davies
2024-05-02 07:05:40 +0000 UTChaha sounds like a day of indulgence!
tom davies
2024-05-02 07:05:34 +0000 UTCAfter all Ed was going through and you running 16 miles I was going to vicariously enjoy a pint with you. I might have been more dissapointed than you when the pub was closed. Anyway good on you two.
Josh White
2024-05-02 03:16:21 +0000 UTCNice work Ed, determination and balls of steel to carry on after that I'd be cacking it.. did he have a life vest on? If not, deffo a must next time (have someone sponsor you a self inflating one if you can). Nice to see my local area, Burton, a shame the pub was closed as it's a proper pub. Tom, spotted you have ticket to ride - get yourself a copy of Carcasonne if you don't already have it.
Huw Ramsay
2024-05-02 00:31:52 +0000 UTCGreat watch, and a mission to my hometown! Love it!
Ant K
2024-05-01 22:40:48 +0000 UTCOh I love that feeling of coming to the finish line on fumes. Makes it all worth it.
Alec
2024-05-01 21:11:02 +0000 UTCThe first few minutes of the video were hilarious. And then later Uncle Ed into the drink! What a rollercoaster ride! And with a fantastic ending. Great storytelling as always.
EJL
2024-05-01 20:28:44 +0000 UTCThat was epic. You are both legends. Also, that pork pie looked quality… haven’t been able to find them here in the U.S. (other than ones shipped from waitrose and totally stale).
Stuart Duncan
2024-05-01 20:07:58 +0000 UTCNearly an hour? You do spoil us, sir. Can't wait to sit down to this.
Matthew Moffatt
2024-05-01 19:41:33 +0000 UTCHoly shit that made me laugh so much. Amazing
Jack
2024-05-01 19:05:54 +0000 UTCCan you give my humble three quid Patreon sub for the month directly to Uncle Ed? It's the least the poor guy deserves!
caro lam
2024-05-01 19:05:21 +0000 UTCPoor uncle ed, enjoying these tom vs ed challenges
Shaun saunders
2024-05-01 19:03:56 +0000 UTCUncle Ed. What an utter hero. .
Martin Willetts
2024-05-01 17:39:31 +0000 UTCEd is an absolute trooper and a legend. Another banging vid, thanks Tom <3!
Oskar
2024-05-01 17:36:19 +0000 UTCnot even 2 mins in and already dying of laughter.... this will be a good watch!
Tim
2024-05-01 17:34:23 +0000 UTCThanks for spoiling us with these exclusives, Tom. Legend!
LJ
2024-05-01 17:09:03 +0000 UTCNice one Tom laaa
Dan Henthorn
2024-05-01 17:01:08 +0000 UTCWhat am I going to do between snooker sessions? Prayers answered. 👌
Martin Willetts
2024-05-01 16:39:10 +0000 UTC
