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Miles of Portraits: India | A Bike Touring Film
Weeks before the world changed, follow Erik and Annalisa’s bicycle adventure through southern India’s lush landscapes, smiling faces, colorful chaos, and refreshing peace.
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Miles of Portraits is a magazine and film about the people met while riding bikes.
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Miles of Portraits: India is Presented by Revo and Aspire Eyewear.
With support from Kona Bikes and FRÍO® Insulin Cooler.
Special thanks to Ortlieb, PEARL iZUMi, BioLite, Snow Peak, New World CBD, our Kickstarter supporters, and our Patreon supporters for making this possible.
Cinematography by Erik Douds
Supporting cinematography, editing direction, and magazines by Annalisa van den Bergh
Editing by Annalisa van den Bergh and Tim Witte
Shot in January and February of 2020.
Featuring (in order of appearance):
Sheeba Kuriyan, Erik Douds, Annalisa van den Bergh, Angelina, Laya Baby, Fildhitha, Meekal, Geevus, Lekshmi, Sharan Deep Singh, Mohan Velicheti and family, and Azam Mahmoudpour.
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Cycling 2,000 Miles Across the Southwest | The Magic of Trail Family - A Miles of Portraits Film
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The Best Part of Bicycling | The Magic of Trail Family (TRAILER)
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Cycling With a Larger Body - Trailer
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Cycling With Chiari and Chronic Pain - Trailer
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For Mal (Mal), bikes have always been the chosen mode of transportation for 15 years. Now after suffering from severe chronic pain for 10 years and living with Chiari Malformation, a neurological disorder, bikes have become an internal source of independence from pain and a method of freedom that has yet to be taken away. Mal writes, “No matter where my condition takes me and no matter what abi...
Cycling With Black Girls Do Bike - Trailer
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There’s a high chance that Stephanie (she/her), who recently joined PEARL iZUMi’s ambassador program, was the first Black person to have completed the 44-year old cross-country TransAmerica Bicycle Trail. She is the leader of the Denver Black Girls Do Bike™ chapter, a guiding voice in the movement to create more safe spaces for Black cyclists, and most recently, an organizer of ad-hoc BLM rides...
Cycling With Depression - Trailer
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Jasmine (she/her) has ridden thousands of miles - all with her violin and dog, Fiji, in tow. In an interview with Olivia Round, Jasmine wrote, “Cycling cross-country for me wasn't just about bragging rights, it was about proving something to myself. It was about saving my life.” Watch the full interview: ua-cam.com/video/gV2fLU8HE9E/v-deo.html All 13 Cycling With interviews: ua-cam.com/play/PLa...
Cycling With One Leg Ft. Leo Rodgers
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Leo (he/him) lost his leg in a motorcycle accident 13 years ago. As Peter Flax tells us in Bicycling Magazine, his bicycle has become his prosthesis and his connection to the community. “Once you get to know Leo and ride with him, you’ll discover some of the beautiful things you can only find after losing something.” Video Links and Mentions: Leo’s Instagram: slimone1000 Contribut...
Cycling With a Larger Body Ft. Kailey Kornhauser
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Kailey (she/her) calls herself a fat biker and she wants you to know that she’s not trying to “fix” her body. Along with Marley Blonsky, she’s striving to promote a more size inclusive cycling community and industry. She recently graced the cover of Bicycling Magazine. Video Links and Mentions: Kailey’s Instagram: kornhausersauce Cover feature on Bicycling Magazine: bicycling.com/...
Cycling With the Voiceless Ft. Javier Pineda
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Javier (he/him), who immigrated to the US with his family in 2006, rides for his late brother. “[When he] passed away in 2009, so did my desire to continue biking. With time, I got back on the saddle with a different perspective. Cycling is not about me anymore; it is about giving light to the voiceless and serving as an example for others from all walks of life to ride their bikes.” Video Link...
Cycling With a Hole in the Heart Ft. Amalia Miller
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Amalia (she/her), who we met through PEARL iZUMi’s Ambassador Program, discovered that she was born with a heart defect called patent foramen ovale after experiencing hypoxia on a climb up Mt. Kilimanjaro. She later had surgery to close the hole in her heart. “Fear isn't going to keep me away from things that bring me joy.” Video Links and Mentions: Read Amalia's writing on PEARL iZUMi's blog: ...
Cycling With Carbon Legs Ft. Kaisa Leka
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Cycling With Type 1 Diabetes Ft. Abbey Brau
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In 2017, Abbey (she/her) co-led a group of 20 type 1 diabeticss across America and shows no signs of stopping. Her accomplishments include swimming around Manhattan and completing two Ironmans. “I ride for the feeling you get when you ride a bike.” Video Links and Mentions: Abbey's Instagram: ambrau Bike Beyond, the documentary about 20 T1Ds cycling across America: ua-cam.com/vid...
Cycling With Chiari and Chronic Pain Ft. Mal Johnson
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For Mal (Mal), bikes have always been the chosen mode of transportation for 15 years. Now after suffering from severe chronic pain for 10 years and living with Chiari Malformation, a neurological disorder, bikes have become an internal source of independence from pain and a method of freedom that has yet to be taken away. Mal writes, “No matter where my condition takes me and no matter what abi...
Cycling With Black Girls Do Bike Ft. Stephanie Puello
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Cycling With Black Girls Do Bike Ft. Stephanie Puello
Cycling With Fear Ft. Olivia Round
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Cycling With Fear Ft. Olivia Round
Cycling With Deafness Ft. Sonny and Dale
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Cycling With Deafness Ft. Sonny and Dale
Cycling With Type 2 Diabetes Ft. Minnie Frias of Team Yaqui
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Cycling With Type 2 Diabetes Ft. Minnie Frias of Team Yaqui
Cycling With PTSD and Sleep Apnea Ft. Mark Roland
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Cycling With Depression Ft. Jasmine Reese
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Cycling With Depression Ft. Jasmine Reese

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  • @steveman455
    @steveman455 Місяць тому

    Hey thats an awesome video great job documenting and editing. Thats me in the green cycling jersey.

  • @evanlouis8853
    @evanlouis8853 Місяць тому

    I wonder if you will ever see this comment...but I just happened across your channel while I was researching cycle touring with sleep apnea...what an amazing collection of videos you made...very inspiring...I can't believe, and I am disappointed, that it did not attain a larger audience. But nevertheless, kudos to you!

  • @Gamieverse-uk3mo
    @Gamieverse-uk3mo 2 місяці тому

    Why you are not having millions of subscribers 😢

  • @ashleytoutain8504
    @ashleytoutain8504 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for the great video 😉

  • @shashibushank1242
    @shashibushank1242 6 місяців тому

    Wow 😮

  • @Willian-cr7ob
    @Willian-cr7ob 6 місяців тому

    United States Deafcycleling Federnal, 🎉🎉🎉

  • @AdventuresofParrus
    @AdventuresofParrus 7 місяців тому

    I’m from Kansas City Missouri and I completely laughed at the part about Missouri hills. I get it. It’s brutal. But it’s great training for traveling . Love your videos

  • @abukuriyakose6020
    @abukuriyakose6020 7 місяців тому

  • @SamarthMTellur
    @SamarthMTellur 7 місяців тому

    Beautiful experience 🎉👍🏻

  • @dr.hasanhabiburrahaman1553
    @dr.hasanhabiburrahaman1553 9 місяців тому

    Brilliant presentation of India trip! Please visit Bangladesh where I am living ! Welcome !

  • @DaoNguyen-vp7ki
    @DaoNguyen-vp7ki 10 місяців тому

    inspiring

  • @amodsv1
    @amodsv1 11 місяців тому

    So beautiful. Such a unique concept to document people you meet on your bike touring. My heart is full. Thank you..

  • @dasbrot4777
    @dasbrot4777 11 місяців тому

    Loved it!

  • @NiteshSharma-dj3kr
    @NiteshSharma-dj3kr 11 місяців тому

    Beautiful video Anna ❤ I felt so relaxed, calmed and wonderful after watching this documentary about my motherland India. It's shot very beautifully and captured the south India so well. Loved It. Thanks a lot for coming to India and experiencing it this deeply.

  • @Stayfittogether
    @Stayfittogether Рік тому

    Love the CVhannel subscribed

  • @evanin7022
    @evanin7022 Рік тому

    It was so thoughtful of you to document and represent the hosts that represent the places they live.

  • @prasannasherkar5453
    @prasannasherkar5453 Рік тому

    The Best

  • @yogeshband
    @yogeshband Рік тому

    Bike touring is always best way of travel if you want to explore country side. Its slow. Breezy, calm and full of relaxing ng breathing

  • @PeterMisovicProfile
    @PeterMisovicProfile Рік тому

    Great film, thanks for it 🙏

  • @bicycliq
    @bicycliq Рік тому

    Lovely video. Kudos to both of you for sharing their adventure with us! It's a delightful reminder of the joy and wonder that can be found on two wheels. It reminds me of my bicycle tour to the southern India during January 2023.

  • @BlackGirlsDoBike
    @BlackGirlsDoBike Рік тому

    This is so great! Shout out to BGDB Denver. We hear these types of expressions from members and leaders all over!😊

  • @basavaraj1202
    @basavaraj1202 Рік тому

    Proud of my motherland ❤❤

  • @hashim7509
    @hashim7509 Рік тому

    My dream to travel across India got stronger after watching this video. Thanks for sharing.

  • @bartmullin8018
    @bartmullin8018 Рік тому

    The comment re. one's friends or family saying that if you go to this or that country you'll have some horrible experience and the people/country are horrible or dangerous resonates. I am looking to move to Mexico and the negative things you hear about the country are legion. Nothing ever good is ever mentioned in the news ('If it bleeds, it leads'...) or you never realize it's just as much part of the 21st century/world as it is in the U.S., U.K., or Europe. [Different cultural or daily life routine spicings in certain things obviously but,...]

  • @hanslee7037
    @hanslee7037 Рік тому

    amazing!

  • @rapsmith895
    @rapsmith895 Рік тому

    May you dreams come true my friend

  • @Anas.traveller
    @Anas.traveller Рік тому

    hi guys my name anas i am from kerala i am watching your video now i am all india cycle rider thanks for coming to kerala

  • @cubgsan
    @cubgsan Рік тому

    Good day to you ! It is a great adventure video ! Awesome! Thank you so much for sharing! Have a nice day !

  • @radbikeadventure
    @radbikeadventure 2 роки тому

    Wonderful. Really captures the spirit of people you meet along the way while bike touring!

  • @jufrinaldiartbkt4042
    @jufrinaldiartbkt4042 2 роки тому

    ua-cam.com/video/nXK2DerPZDM/v-deo.html

  • @yoyomirortv
    @yoyomirortv 2 роки тому

    Cycling 2000 miles Across the South West | The Magic of Trail Family - a Miles of Portraits Film. Wow... this is really awesome for me.

  • @yoyomirortv
    @yoyomirortv 2 роки тому

    Deaf Cyclist Races Across America. I followed this fun to the end guys, it's really fun and I love it. Thank you for sharing the video. greetings from Indonesia

  • @yoyomirortv
    @yoyomirortv 2 роки тому

    Hello friends, I love your video, cycling around India. I have to learn from you and your friend Annalisa (Cocreator). Greetings from Indonesia

  • @ScottJohnsonDiabetes
    @ScottJohnsonDiabetes 2 роки тому

    What an amazing experience! Thank you for sharing so much of your journey with us.

  • @sarafalconer2389
    @sarafalconer2389 2 роки тому

    nice job!!

  • @BellinghamTreehouseYoga
    @BellinghamTreehouseYoga 2 роки тому

    This is so beautiful, Annalisa!

  • @leeronhoory9278
    @leeronhoory9278 2 роки тому

    Congratulations!

  • @down2one313
    @down2one313 2 роки тому

    wearing a heavy winter coat and standing 8 hours in line for a Trump rally and neither the skrony man from NJ nor the mountain climber man could stand the entire time. They had to sit most of the time. They asked if I needed to sit and I didn't, the NJ skrony dude asked how it was possible (without being rude because I am 3 time their size). I told him well, I did put 1,020 miles on my bicycle this year. He couldn't believe it. If it weren't for biking and building the leg muscles I don't think I could have done it.

  • @michelebest
    @michelebest 2 роки тому

    I was just diagnosed a few months ago. I was distraught and confused. I used to run all the time. I was thinking about biking. I’d love to connect personally to chat.

    • @milesofportraits4313
      @milesofportraits4313 2 роки тому

      Hey! Feel free to reach out to Mal through Mal's Instagram: @mantrides

  • @chanelmm6116
    @chanelmm6116 2 роки тому

    Hi, This is an amazing video. I appreciate Kailey sharing her story. I am 2 yrs into road cycling and I am learning to redefine my journey. Thank you for capturing this moment.

  • @richardsavala8963
    @richardsavala8963 3 роки тому

    :0

  • @erasingdiabetes
    @erasingdiabetes 3 роки тому

    I LOVE this! As a fellow cyclist, I know the camaraderie that we all share. I feel your passion. It comes through crystal clear on your film. Cycling gives the independence that no other sport can give. Depending on your own body for transport (with the help of a well-tuned bicycle), you can see the world and the beautiful faces and personalities in it. ♥️♥️♥️ 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️

    • @milesofportraits4313
      @milesofportraits4313 3 роки тому

      Yes, Peggy!! Thank you so much for your kind words. There is no other freedom like riding a bike :)

  • @jennopolis55
    @jennopolis55 3 роки тому

    I love this so much! I hope to run (ride) into you on your next adventure!!

  • @marialoor4960
    @marialoor4960 3 роки тому

    Annalisa! love love LOVE every minute of it- all the stories and the people - and was terrified when you got lost following google map advice!!! Thanks for sharing your adventures! I couldn't stop thinking of your mom all the time :) love you!!

    • @milesofportraits4313
      @milesofportraits4313 3 роки тому

      Thank you, Maria!!! ❤️❤️❤️ I feel like we've all got a Google Maps story, haha.

  • @marinacontiero8724
    @marinacontiero8724 3 роки тому

    Great story telling and beautiful photography. Annalisa you are so talented! Looking forward to following your next adventure.

  • @gildazevallos7784
    @gildazevallos7784 3 роки тому

    Beautiful story, inspiring and humbling. Congratulations to Annalisa. The world needs more people like you! ❤️💕❤️💕❤️💕💪🏼

  • @cassidyrobinson4062
    @cassidyrobinson4062 3 роки тому

    proud of you annalisa!! xx c

  • @dreuxdemack1417
    @dreuxdemack1417 3 роки тому

    As a fellow videographer, producer and long distance cyclist, I am thrilled to see this film and how it advocates bicycle touring. But it's more than that. It's about being human, and meeting OTHER humans and relating on some of the most basic human levels. Cycling does not have to be all about going fast and getting "there" as fast as you can, stop and smell the roses, or in this case...cacti! This film captures so much and conveys the joys of two wheel experiences. Big thumbs up to the filmmakers and the people in this short. It makes me smile to see them happy and alive on the road!

    • @milesofportraits4313
      @milesofportraits4313 3 роки тому

      Going slow for the win!! I feel the most alive when I'm moving. Thank you so much, Dreux for all your support.

  • @katem951
    @katem951 3 роки тому

    True, beautiful, meaningful connections. That’s what it’s all about! So inspiring!

  • @abrapatkotak858
    @abrapatkotak858 3 роки тому

    Beautiful stories and beautiful film!! Great work, Annalisa!! 💕

    • @milesofportraits4313
      @milesofportraits4313 3 роки тому

      Thank you Abra and thanks for being a part of it. ❤️❤️❤️