Cycling Solo the Silk Road on a Gravel Bike : 12,000km and 18 countries

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  • Опубліковано 23 гру 2024

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  • @jefisso
    @jefisso Рік тому +189

    Meet this guy in Split-Croacia, I couldn’t believe he was actually doing in the winter, amazing

  • @cervelo9465
    @cervelo9465 Рік тому +247

    Amazingly this guy was never a cyclist before the trip, but he became a cyclist on the trip.
    This is an excellent film which deserves millions of views.
    Much enjoyed,

    • @VelhaGuardaTricolor
      @VelhaGuardaTricolor Рік тому +7

      I've read your comment before watching the video, the first thought in my mind, have been a cyclist for decades, was... how on Earth did his knee hold up? It is too much for someone who doesn't have the tendons or muscles to protect it. I hope he used a splint or was someone who worked out legs a lot, otherwise I see knee problems on the horizon.... I am writing this 2:20 when he talks about those knee problems.
      Cycling this much is not for everyone.

    • @ilyauneroute8944
      @ilyauneroute8944 Рік тому +1

      ​@@VelhaGuardaTricolor So what should we do ? How to train and how long before, going on this kind of long trip ?

    • @VelhaGuardaTricolor
      @VelhaGuardaTricolor Рік тому +9

      @@ilyauneroute8944 Hi , it is all about progressions. A rule that is valid for all areas of physical activities. Before you try anything with your body, make sure you are comfortable with the previous progression. Our minds can cope with a lot and pretty fast, but our bodies, muscles and most of all tendons need quite some time to adapt to a new task. You can do it without training the progressions but you run a very high risk of a serious injury.

    • @Ian-uz9bd
      @Ian-uz9bd Місяць тому

      I was puzzled too!
      If you have never ever had a ride before or just even a small trip, it's insane.

  • @dani.lefebvre
    @dani.lefebvre 7 місяців тому +40

    Imagine how much better and more tolerable people would be if they did these sorts of things. Great video. Much respect.

    • @minhuang8848
      @minhuang8848 6 місяців тому +5

      tbh, all the people in the video didn't do any of this and they seam pretty terrific
      most folks are great and warm-hearted, it's just that most of us are attracted to a bit of drama and misery. maybe it's meant to put your own situation into perspective... but really, people kind of are amazing by default.

  • @StephenBateman
    @StephenBateman 7 місяців тому +37

    Snow, rain, gravel, dogs, wilderness, solitude, numb fingers, dirt, sleeping rough, charity, border crossings, big country... a magic audiovisual diary of a terrific bike ride from Paris to Semei in Kazakhstan along the Silk Road - the Tajikstan trail through the high passes at 5000 m altitude is gob smacking ... congratulations on a great achievement and wonderful handmade film, toujours avec le sourir ! Bravo !

  • @cagrsakaoglu5589
    @cagrsakaoglu5589 Рік тому +34

    It gave me goosebumps when I hear "Neset Ertas - Yolcu" song when you're in Turkiye. Such an amazing journey man. Tears rushed to my eyes several times. I'm speechless, so inspirational.

  • @mesutalperenkir409
    @mesutalperenkir409 Рік тому +22

    Thank you very much for the music you used while passing through Turkey and for making this beautiful video. I'm glad I came across this video, all over the world is beautiful ❤

  • @NEKORID
    @NEKORID Рік тому +17

    Ibrahim Malouf was so perfect there! It's really funny becasue a few years ago, during my first solo cycling trip I used to listen to him as well! I was also cycling for an entire year, including winter in europe, totally unsupported. It was an overwhelming experience that changed me forever. Loved your video, it brought many memories to my mind.

  • @walterzikalala
    @walterzikalala Рік тому +4

    You have a good taste in music. Anyone who plays Ry Cooder and Ali Faka Toure and Harare has soul in his bones! Love your adventure, keep on cycling!!!

  • @wkooroweru390
    @wkooroweru390 6 місяців тому +4

    Masz odważne serce, ogromny hart ducha, silne ciało i psychikę. Imponujące osiągnięcie. Od dziś jesteś jednym z moich bohaterów.

  • @paulgoodsort1824
    @paulgoodsort1824 Рік тому +2

    This was one of the best videos I've viewed on YT out of the thousands I've seen. Very genuine. Merci. Paul de Vallenger Gilbert (Kiwi with French Heritage)

  • @motoric5188
    @motoric5188 Рік тому +32

    I'm so happy UA-cam recommended me this video!
    Great video you made Paul and an amazing journey you've had!
    Thank you so much for sharing! 👍👏

  • @Doğadaki_Uzman24
    @Doğadaki_Uzman24 5 днів тому

    You continue on your way with a very valuable mind, my brother, this is so perfect.

  • @marcelmiserius
    @marcelmiserius Рік тому +2

    Eine der besten Dokus und Reisebericht, welche ich je gesehen habe.
    Danke, dass du mich an Deinen Erlebnissen hast teilhaben lassen.

  • @arifenglish
    @arifenglish Рік тому +10

    Wow! You have good taste in filming and music.

  • @almadv
    @almadv Рік тому +1

    Great experience!!!! Thanks for sharing it. By the way great Spanish flamenco music. What an inspiration you are. Keep it up!

  • @manuelhoppenot7576
    @manuelhoppenot7576 Рік тому +121

    Incroyable !!! je peux pas m’empêcher de penser à tous les kilomètres que t’as fait pour retourner chercher ta caméra pour chaque plan 🤣

    • @TCAZcouverture
      @TCAZcouverture Рік тому +11

      J'ai pensé la même chose 😅

    • @Dedik755
      @Dedik755 Рік тому

      Good jobua-cam.com/video/dDqMkBB3iRA/v-deo.html

  • @robmartin1792
    @robmartin1792 Рік тому +6

    The yt algorithm sent you my way. Congrats on your amazing journey!!!! Something you won't soon forget, I am certain!! Thanks for all of your efforts in creating this fantastic documentary. To many more roads and adventures ahead!!! Best, Rob

  • @annakrause9601
    @annakrause9601 Рік тому +1

    Quelle détermination! Quel périple...quelle aventure!
    Que de belles images à partager, grand MERCi 😎😎😆😆
    Quel beau choix de musiques. ..
    Mais, quelle déception de devoir renoncer face à la niaiserie du covid, direct devant Le plus grand pays du globe. ..
    Une si belle énergie...gachée par la bêtise humaine.
    Jus tant espéré te suivre juska Vladivostok...
    QUEL DOMMAGE. ..quelle fin ! MERCi encore pour Ton Film. 😀

  • @meteyagl9725
    @meteyagl9725 2 місяці тому +1

    I really congratulate and appreciate you, I smell success and effort.

  • @crispingardner7693
    @crispingardner7693 Рік тому +2

    Fantastic trip, thank you for sharing and great video.

  • @the_g_abides
    @the_g_abides 2 місяці тому +1

    wow, what a pity the algorithm didn't introduce me sooner to your travel report! That was such a pleasure to watch. Some great shots, a down to earth guy and no unnecessary drama talk. Super amazing!😊

  • @kayBi62
    @kayBi62 Рік тому +2

    Wow. Thanks for sharing your amazing journey with us

  • @Elisa-xm5ii
    @Elisa-xm5ii Рік тому +26

    as a fellow bikepacker I greatly enjoyed the variation you so well presented us in changing landscapes, weather conditons (!) and cultures and environments, not forgetting all the hardships this kind of expedition is full of. Also the fact you embarked on the journey with no experience and pushed on with your sore and aching knees...Congratulations !! 🥳

  • @markusschenkenhofer4176
    @markusschenkenhofer4176 Рік тому +1

    Wow, amazing, great 😀 very beautiful pictures of the landscape. Makes me to plan something 🚴🚵‍♀️

  • @dalorenzo3266
    @dalorenzo3266 Рік тому +1

    So much love! You’re amazing Paul! Merci!

  • @frg818
    @frg818 Рік тому +2

    Amazing ride, man. Great story you will be able to tell at every bar table you ever sit. Big fan.

  • @maggie.moreira
    @maggie.moreira Рік тому +6

    I love your positive energy, Paul. What a beautiful journey! Merci :)

  • @Dance5578
    @Dance5578 Рік тому +2

    Beautiful scenery, I admire your courage first for the impressive journey, second for having the patience to film all of it, despite how annoying sometimes this can be, to stop, film, go back start again.. Then third for doing this in the winter!! This is insane my friend, shorter days and freezing temperature gave you some more of a challenge during the process. My biggest respect goes to you.

  • @paulvanreesch2493
    @paulvanreesch2493 Рік тому +1

    Absolutely lovely. Thank you!

  • @vollewestervelt7354
    @vollewestervelt7354 Рік тому +2

    heroic journey heroic

  • @ChapysWobble
    @ChapysWobble Рік тому +3

    Wow that looks like an amazing adventure! Also love the music selection.

  • @vibedetrip6092
    @vibedetrip6092 Рік тому +3

    What an amazing experience, my friend! I'm planning to bikepack the silk road next year! This video was very useful, thanks for sharing!!!!

  • @proximacentaur1654
    @proximacentaur1654 Рік тому +1

    Fantastic journey. Well done Paul, and thank you UA-cam algorithm

  • @QuixonDnB
    @QuixonDnB Рік тому +6

    This is a so inspiring and entertaining video, thank you! Respect from Hungary!
    I really enjoyed the variety of landscapes along the journey, some really amazing terrains out there.
    I also noticed the song around 3:00 - a Hungarian woman is singing in it, it was a nice surprise to hear.

    • @sisaktamas
      @sisaktamas Рік тому +1

      Sebestyén Márta was singing at the beginning ;)

    • @QuixonDnB
      @QuixonDnB Рік тому

      @@sisaktamas thanks, nice to know 😊

  • @Manu68-Simracing
    @Manu68-Simracing Рік тому +6

    Fantastique video. Merci de nous avoir fait partager cette aventure.
    Cela aurait mérité 5h de film ! histoire de nous immerger plus dans les galères , la gestion de l'eau et de la nouriture, les bivouacs.
    En tous cas bravo pour cette énergie, et quelque part ce courage.

    • @gerryquinn8925
      @gerryquinn8925 Рік тому

      Wow what a trip mate good on you brilliant viewing , good luck to you

  • @carolinevanzijl8971
    @carolinevanzijl8971 6 місяців тому +1

    What a great film and what an amazing trip!!!! BIG respect and only love (also for cycling

  • @GregGoes-To
    @GregGoes-To Рік тому +1

    I am inspired again. Thank you

  • @CrankyNebelung
    @CrankyNebelung Рік тому +1

    Brother what an amazing journey. I’m in tears, I got off work after a long day and watch the entire thing in one sweating. Thank you for sharing 😊

  • @firefoxturbo
    @firefoxturbo 6 місяців тому +1

    Amazing journey !!!! The landscaps are so beautiful !!!

  • @andreasrauth6660
    @andreasrauth6660 Рік тому +2

    What an amazing trip! Thanks for sharing.

  • @markusmeier6141
    @markusmeier6141 Рік тому +1

    Wow, what a great trip and a great video!

  • @antoinejomier4625
    @antoinejomier4625 Рік тому +2

    Bravo pour ce film magnifique. Tes images sont incroyables. Les musiques et les petits échanges avec toi rendent tellement vivant ton film. Merci

  • @GustavoLopez-uq6rs
    @GustavoLopez-uq6rs Рік тому +1

    what a nice trip! thanks for sharing

  • @Eddie_Hasbullah
    @Eddie_Hasbullah 5 місяців тому

    Although a year later, I am glad UA-cam recommended this video. Very inspirational! Magnificent journey.

  • @oisin_lol
    @oisin_lol Рік тому +1

    Wah!! Bravo!! A trip like that is an emotional journey 🥲😅

  • @goekmannen
    @goekmannen Рік тому

    This video should have more views. Amazing extremely condensed story.

  • @rayh7094
    @rayh7094 18 днів тому

    I lived my dream in 31 minutes. Thank you!

  • @Luigi13
    @Luigi13 Рік тому +7

    It is an amazing adventure of a lifetime? You where brave to tackle all the different terrain and circumstances that you met and went ahead until unfortunately you could not enter or pass through the Russian border. Bravo I admire your tenacity. Be well greetings from Oregon USA.

  • @enigmarider5806
    @enigmarider5806 Рік тому +2

    Très long distance, très impressionant! Bon travail, avec le velo, et le video, Merci beaucoup!

  • @nagow_360
    @nagow_360 Рік тому

    4:16 I was on a school ski trip here in Obertauren a few years ago! Cool to see you ride through there, it's a beautiful part of the world. I believe we rented skis from the intersport behind the camera lol

  • @VenlyssPnorr
    @VenlyssPnorr Рік тому +3

    Amazing story and journey Paul. Truly inspirational.
    I hope your knees have fully recovered and that you got your well-earned shower after getting back home.
    Much love from the UK!

  • @keithgoddard4192
    @keithgoddard4192 6 місяців тому +1

    Fascinating! Really enjoyed this view of parts of the world very far from my own.

  • @minhuang8848
    @minhuang8848 6 місяців тому +6

    18:45 Ibrahim Maalouf mon dieu je kiffe, great freaking music

  • @jamestoday2239
    @jamestoday2239 4 місяці тому

    All credos to you man! I just did a two day trip and that was a big deal for me, can't imagine how you could keep motivated, not to mention fuelling! Thanks for sharing your adventures!!

  • @Hebron_Lanka
    @Hebron_Lanka Рік тому +3

    Love from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰💖👍

  • @edcatt9196
    @edcatt9196 Рік тому +1

    Great video. You took on a huge challenge! Well done. (Also, at around minute 5:00, Ry Cooder and Ali Farka Toure off their album "Talking Timbuktu", was a great choice!)

  • @dustindcosta
    @dustindcosta Рік тому +3

    Enjoyed every second of the journey. Incredible my friend! Power to you 💪🙏

  • @Ivaneck_
    @Ivaneck_ 3 місяці тому

    Un voyage impressionnant, à conserver dans toi toute ta vie. Merci d'avoir fait l'effort de le partager avec nous.

  • @elgitano7548
    @elgitano7548 Рік тому +1

    This is amazing, wonderful trip!

  • @TheFeljoy
    @TheFeljoy 6 місяців тому

    What a great journey, the mountainous landscapes in the last 10 minutes were breathtaking 😮 music was super nice as well

  • @n.c4692
    @n.c4692 5 місяців тому

    Les gens qui comme toi, ne semble jamais faillir, jamais n'avoir peur de la vie, m'inspire et m'impressionne au plus au point. Respect et bravo pour ce périple, dont je ne penses pas pouvoir saisir l'intensité sans l'avoir vécu.

  • @andrewl14190
    @andrewl14190 15 днів тому

    Amazing video and great soundtrack too, well done!

  • @billrose2202
    @billrose2202 4 місяці тому

    Exellent video man. You always seem positive and enjoying the moment. Cheers

  • @thomasdore3941
    @thomasdore3941 Рік тому +2

    Super film, simple mais si beau. Merci !!

  • @augustindagnelies5982
    @augustindagnelies5982 4 місяці тому

    J'ai eu des frissons au visionnage ! Bravo à toi, ça donne vraiment envie !!!

  • @cliveburks
    @cliveburks Рік тому +1

    Very enjoyable watching your travels I admire your positive spirit

  • @winstontye2514
    @winstontye2514 Рік тому

    Well done on your big effort… I enjoyed watching and I appreciate the difficulty of what you did!

  • @damiendelbecq8235
    @damiendelbecq8235 Рік тому +2

    Bravo mec ! Chapeau pour le début par conditions hivernales, tu as du ramasser... belles images, sans prises de tete ! Tu montres qu'avec un velo, et une bonne dose de courage on peut aller où on veut ! Encore bravo.

  • @sylvaincomelerant544
    @sylvaincomelerant544 Рік тому +2

    Dingue un tel voyage avec si peu de matériel. Bravo ça devait pas être confortable tous les jours

  • @florom3998
    @florom3998 Рік тому

    Felicitations , magnifique , magique , merci pour cette belle video , ce beau reportage , j’ai voyagé pendant 31minutes avec toi.
    Exceptionnel ce que tu as acompli , bravo

  • @AwesomeAngryBiker
    @AwesomeAngryBiker 7 місяців тому

    To do this journey is absolutely epic, but hats off to you doing it in winter, beyond epic, well done mate

  • @vladsirbu9538
    @vladsirbu9538 4 місяці тому +1

    I only started watching and already liked the video ❤

  • @andrearota2976
    @andrearota2976 Рік тому

    Super. No other words needed 👏🏻

  • @RangKlos
    @RangKlos Рік тому

    The world salutes you!

  • @radegameplays1
    @radegameplays1 Рік тому +1

    Salutations du Brésil! What an amazing video!

  • @jannes3290
    @jannes3290 Рік тому

    4:18 I recognized this spot immediately, that's where I went skiing for most of my youth. Obertauern in Austria!

  • @Breesey
    @Breesey Рік тому +1

    The scenery in Tajikstan looks amazing, it must be unreel to experience it in person.

  • @richardcoitino1400
    @richardcoitino1400 8 місяців тому

    Excellent video with great photography and documentary. Well done.

  • @MACAVENTURES
    @MACAVENTURES Рік тому +1

    bonjour beau voyage, ce qui surptend c'est tes plan éloigné, tu cour récupérer la caméra ou tu utilise un drone 🤔

  • @pauledgerton1759
    @pauledgerton1759 9 днів тому

    Fantastic adventure. Great video.

  • @adokang
    @adokang 3 місяці тому

    I commend you for your hard work passion and courage!

  • @dunjafrelih63
    @dunjafrelih63 Рік тому

    OMG I am so impressed. One of the best videos ever seen (and I've seen a lot of them). Congrats for EVERYTHING, camera, great shoots, landscape of central Azia was SO amazing, music you choose is just breathtaking. You really are one of a kind.

  • @doh444
    @doh444 25 днів тому

    Beautiful video and thank you for introducing me to Nova Nova.

  • @Master-tu4kd
    @Master-tu4kd Рік тому +1

    C'etait incroyable, vraiment manifique. C'etait un voyage où on se sense qu'on etait là avec vous. Merci pour Cette belle video. Dessole si j'ai fait beaucoup des erreurs en francais.

  • @hans-joachimschmid100
    @hans-joachimschmid100 Рік тому +1

    Faszinierend, mein größter Respekt!

  • @steph22222
    @steph22222 Рік тому +2

    J'ai reconnu la tente Decathlon que j'ai moi aussi. Bravo, tu prouves à tout le monde qu'il n'y a pas besoin d'une tente hors de prix pour vivre une aventure formidable 👍 Si j'ai bien vu, tu roules ton matelas gonflable avec la tente, super idée, merci du tuyau

  • @bambangsuseno8764
    @bambangsuseno8764 Рік тому +1

    It's an incredible experience solo biking to the Silk Road alone, Paul. Warm greetings from The Special Territory of Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

  • @ummchii8974
    @ummchii8974 Рік тому +1

    Salut Paul C'est fou comme ça a changé avec le smartphone et Internet mais le vélo reste toujours le vélo bravo pour ton exploit sportif mais je me demande si on fait tellement de rencontre que ça le voyage à vélo sur longue distance ça reste solitaire heureusement à la fin de ta vidéo on voit les photos . Mais pourquoi ce besoin de se filmer en permanence c'est l'époque qui veut ça certainement. J'ai 66 balais je compte le faire ou le refaire à la retraite peut-être dans cette direction j'avais déjà fait ça il y a 35 ans il n'y avait pas de smartphone encore une fois bravo !!!
    Gilles

  • @propjoe1060
    @propjoe1060 Рік тому

    Man, what an amazing video and trip. Congratulations!

  • @danieleraineri2643
    @danieleraineri2643 Рік тому

    Wow this is Hard Travelling!! Great soundtrack and lthe video is just "Soul" !! You are inspiration!! **Soul Biking ;)

  • @Goodbashop
    @Goodbashop Рік тому +1

    Its a shame you didn't get to see Altai. Great trip!

  • @samjohnoutdoor
    @samjohnoutdoor Рік тому +1

    En hiver ! Respect !! Magnifique voyage et merci pour tous ces plans vidéo qui font bien voyager. Inspirant. Je vais probablement sortir mon Gravel or des frontières aussi!

  • @gschips
    @gschips Рік тому +2

    Merci pour cette formidable video et exploit incroyable 😉

  • @shaunstephenson9710
    @shaunstephenson9710 Рік тому

    Great video, what an epic journey, inspired me this morning to get on my bike and do 50 km

  • @cliveburks
    @cliveburks Рік тому

    Amazing what an adventure you are so courageous and resilient.

  • @hyderamin7
    @hyderamin7 Рік тому +2

    Soulful

  • @yurickaregger7118
    @yurickaregger7118 5 місяців тому

    Brilliant film, brilliant attitude!

  • @Pedalandonahistoriapelomundo

    Your trip and your video are epics! Congratulations!!!

  • @vorsichtmal
    @vorsichtmal Рік тому +1

    Wow, what an impressive trip. And what epic pictures you created! Awsome. They are worth the effort to pass the camera and go back to pick it up. Wonderful scenes. Thank you for showing us. 🤙

  • @MascaPiedras
    @MascaPiedras Рік тому

    Amazing video, and the music is fantastic. Felicitations!