Solo Spring Overnighter | In Search of Balance
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
- I often find myself caught between two extremes: spending excessive time either outdoors or indoors. Just as easily as I spend hours riding my bike, I can become completely immersed in screen time work for days on end, which isn't exactly the healthiest habit. That's why earlier this year-knowing I’d be dealing with longer periods indoors-I made a promise to myself: to go on a solo bike ride every season. And with spring in full swing in my region, it was the perfect motivation to go for another overnighter to help recover my adventurous spark.
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I agree. Setting up a bikepacking camp, either a tent or a hammock after day's cycling is the best moment during a bikepacking trip day.
It feels super rewarding! Couldn't feel the same if I arrived at a spot in a motorized vehicle, I think. It's especially rewarding when it's actually a spot you can enjoy with a good view. =)
Beautiful! Your videos are so calming and this one shows you don’t need loads of time, equipment and distance to go on a micro adventure and clear your mind!
This film is magnificent! Watching this just makes me feel good and so relaxed my friend! 🔥🔥
Thank you so much for taking us on your little journey again. Sometimes the small things in live are the most precious ones - you just have to try them.
Congratulations on your first self cooked bikepacking dinner.
I think you and the stove became friends 😊
When I saw Tristan again, I had to thank him for cooking for us all these past years, hahaha. But yeah! I think I'll cook again in the future. =)
Another inspiring, wonderfully filmed and peaceful micro adventure 😎
Another great video Belen, your camera and editing skills are superb.
Cheers 🚲⛺👍
I cried a little while watching this as this is what my soul is desperate for, just that simplicity, exploring & just feeling free & at peace in nature. I have just bought a mountain bike & haven't rode for over 15yrs so I am a little nervous especially of sharing the road with traffic but it's something I will have to overcome & just start small although a part of me wants to cycle to Dover, England catch the ferry to France & cycle to the Netherlands to see the Tulips & explore places along the way, maybe that is a mission for the not so distant future.
Wooow, that sounds like a lovely lovely idea! You should totally do it! I totally get the traffic weariness, we all have that. But at the end of the day, you need to think that people don't want to hit you! Nevertheless, try to find as many bike lanes or small roads as possible. Perhaps following a Eurovelo bike way is a good option for you. Once you are in the Netherlands, it's bike lane heaven!
Thank you for letting us accompany you on your little time out. Sometimes it’s just simplicity, that makes our lives truly meaningful. ☺️
Enhorabuena por el vídeo. Inspirador.
Always love to watch your video. you always deliver best in your video, content and storytelling.. Love from India.
As always, another motivating and rewarding video 🥰
I feel like these videos help me a lot in putting into words deepened feelings and thoughts. Thanks a lot for the kindness!
Wonderful video. Thank you! 😊
That was really beautiful.
These videos are phenomenal! I'm doing my first solo bikepacking trip tomorrow and watching these are reassuring that it's not that difficult
Hope it all went well!
Many thanks for this video, it came at the right time for me when I am struggling with very similar issues after many years of more intense and adventure life. It brings comfort to realize that others struggle too in a very similar way. By the way, I am amazed how you can go uphill 😅. Thanks again.
Hi there! So nice to read this. I can definitely tell that you are not alone in that feeling! For us, it does go both ways. Sometimes we abuse our time on the bike, outdoors, for weeks at a time. And then, because of the lack of comforts and digital work to catch up on, we lock ourselves indoors. Not great! Going on little overnighters or weekend trips seems to be a great reset for little lime availability. You can really disconnect and reconnect with a handful of hours moving outdoors. =)
Simply soothing 🎉
What a great atmosphere in your little adventure 😍. That makes me want to go on bike trips and start into the summer. Thanks Belen 🤗
Greetings, Moni ❤
Thanks Monica! Hope you had a good winter season in the mountains! Hug from Valencia. =)
What a nice video. Makes me want to just jump on my bike for an overnighter to get away a short time from daily stresses. Thanks for sharing your journey and thoughts!
Hey, Belen, you have to make more videos like these! Congratulations!
Yeah! I'm really starting to enjoy this media more and more. I was so intimidated by it for the longest time! I'll keep them going as long as I have a relevant message to share. =)
Very beautiful filming! It is nice how you pick up details as well in the filming, makes it as if we- the viewer are there too.I can relate to that it is easy to be comfortable so I think I will copy paste your your solution (thanks🤗)of an overnighter(with cooking 😉). It would be very interesting if you would like to show your bicycle(s) maybe in the future?!
It's a great, and relatively approachable way of getting a little break from routine and gain some perspective. Maybe I'll give gear videos a go, yeah! Always feel a little intimidated as I have very little technical knowledge but... I guess I've learned a fair bit by now. =)
That would be fun, your view and experience of your bike(s) is the interesting part - both good and bad sides!
Such a beautuiful little film, loved to watch it. I really enjoy those solo overnighters as well.
Thanks a lot! Next one will the a summer overnighter!
As always B, I feel very proud of your work and the challanges you face. Well done! Excellent video and great short story. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Such a beatiful and extremly soothing voice! Thank you!!
Lindísimo, Belén! Qué graaaaan video y mensaje. Me identifiqué muchísimo con el principio
Encontrar el equilibrio siempre es complicado. Nosotros es que nos pegamos al ordenador como lapas y se nos olvida que hay vida en el mundo exterior, jajaja.
What a beautiful film, I like the way you tell the story and the softness of the sound and music. Thank you.
Marvellous. You have put into words so poetically why I love to go off on mini solo bike rides with my tent. I promised to go off on my own at least once a year and started last year. Now I also have a walking trailer I am going to try this as well, along a GR or pilgrims route near where I live in France. Like you I am happy to be in familiar surroundings. I don't need to head off to Mongolia to find that personal space and tranquility. Happy adventuring❤
We have a similar promise to keep then! I just promised myself this year to go out once per season on a solo overnighter. And I'm already half way. Actually looking forward now to the summer one! Hiking is also such a big pleasure. And totally! No need to go far to reconnect with nature and find and adventurous feeling. =)
What an inspirational and artistic video yet again Belén! I love taking panniers too because they provide such flexibility for packing and yes, I love that you pack a Helinox chair as I do too. I love it at the end of the day so I can do my knitting. Great that you continue to push out of your comfort zone and are willing to share that vulnerability. I am sharing this video with my female friends to encourage them in their solo efforts. I too have found wind difficult to deal with in a tent. Just the noise alone will keep anyone awake/on the alert. I'm glad you didn't let it dampen your spirits! You really did recharge your spiritual batteries! Anything you post, whenever it comes on your own timeline, I will gladly make time for watching! Many thanks!
Thanks a lot for sharing! I feel like "packing light" is overrated, hahaha. I'd rather carry a couple more things that will make my overall experience more comfortable and enjoyable, like the Zero Chair! Knitting sounds like fun too! I just take out my e-reader or just spend a loooong time looking around. =)
I really enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing this for us! Keep going because you are great! And you got my full support!
Thank you so much! This video speaks a lot to me as a transparently poured my hearts and honest thoughts into it. ☺️
Qué vídeo tan personal y bien contado, Belén, me ha encantado,enhorabuena!
Ay, ¡muchas gracias por el apoyo! Me alegra que esté gustando. Grabo los videos con todo el amor del mundo. =)
@@BelleToscan eso se nota, un saludo!
Awesome! I wish i can do it too.
Nice one! Really enjoying these solo adventure videos! 🙂
Thanks team! Would love to do an all-around reflection fo you once I'm done with all the seasons. =)
This is my first time on your channel and I have to say I love your narration! Beautifully done!
Thanks a lot!
great vid Belle. Building up my bikepacking bike to get my overnighters in. Thanks for the inspiration.
Yay! That's the spirit! A little escape is all the mind needs. =)
ゆっくり流れる時間を感じるひとときがいいね！
Me encantan los viajes cortos de una noche, ya que, los puedo repetir más seguidos en el año 👍
¡Son geniales y "reponedores"!
inspiring video, thank you for sharing
❤I enjoy watching your inspiring videos...
Great to see you out their and spending time alone, it gives othr women a great boost to get out there and ride...😊
Thanks see you soon😊
Thank you! That's something I'm always hoping for with these videos. =)
@BelleToscan 🚴♀️ Thanks again, keep safe and God Bless...
Nice plate of spaghetti 🍝 😊😊😊
What a great and inspiring video
Nice tent you have. 1.336 kg. Made me miss camping. 2 months to go summer will be here 😊
It’s the Exogen 1 from Wechsel Tents. We own the 1 person and the 2 person version but must say that the 1 person is extremely sweet. Very smartly designed and will plenty of space to store things inside with you. We’ve been using this one for 1.5 years already and so far hasn’t failed a single time and hasn’t required any maintenance. Our old MSR tent started leaking shortly after 1 year of use.
I always want to 😊 beautiful video
Ive enjoyed this
Pasta looked bomb and its making me hungry. The sun rise short was so pretty !! I want to try an overnighter in the spring but its scary.
The pasta was SUCH a success! I was super impressed, hahaha. But I also kinda cheated with that tomato sauce which is already amazing on its own. Don't be scared! Start somewhere close to home and perhaps, set the tent at a regulated campsite where you know nothing will go wrong. =)
Love it........
Wonderful life ❤
Otro video excelente! Me siento muy identificado con el mensaje,a mi también me cuesta a veces encontrar el equilibrio entre lo que me encanta (outdoors adventures) y las horas que paso en casa editando contenido por trabajo. Es uno de mis propósitos de este año, y este video me ha hecho volver a motivarme por cumplirlo! Un saludo
PD: Me encantó tambien el final del video, el reencuentro con Tristan para desayunar jeje
Ole! Una escapada entonces con la bici! Tú te adentras un poco mas en el mundo del bikepacking y yo en el mundo marino. ¡A ver qué pasa! Si siguiente video será mi primera vez combinando ambos, si todo va bien. =)
Thumbs up! What a relaxing video. You have palm trees in your backyard? I would be outdoors everyday. Enjoy it while you can.
Yes! They are very common in the Mediterranean coastline!
A lovely video with beautiful words. Thank you. May I ask, what handlebar front rack is that?
Hi there! I just got it to solve my issue with the bouncing accessory bag. It's the VIEW-IT from Racktime. Very light and easy to install.
Nice video!
I plane my first overnighter with my tent. I am also a lot of time in front of my computer.
Pinion! 😍
Absolutely amazing nice sound. I recommend you visit the himalayan mountains k2 and Nangaparbat view point from one place moses peak .add this sound in your bucket list.
Keep the peak I mentioned to you in future feel himalayan sound. 😋
Whenever you start a short solo trip of 4-5 days, Moses Peak is a must. It is a 5300m height۔ from the top of moses pea which you can see the views of the K2 world second highest peak in the world, Nangaparbat, K6 k11 and K 12 views in one frame. best time from May to October. This is a family tracked.its open Zone, one did not need a trekking permit or have to pay Royalty fee to climbed this Mountain tower.
Wow! Thanks for all the information. I do hope to visit the Himalayas one day. =) Greetings from Spain!
@@BelleToscan OK thanks
Que chulo!!
Looks really serene ...is this near malaga by any chance looks like toremolenos
It's Desierto de las Palmas in Castellón. Not too far!
@@BelleToscan thank you
Nice 🤗
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I can’t wait to do this too, once it warms up. But may I ask, what is your profession that allows you to bike for it?
Well, I studied architecture but quit that job 6 years ago to go travel by bike alongside my partner, Tristan. We were both into photography, video and media in general so we documented our travels out of fun. Nowadays, we are adventure cyclists and proudly represent different brands in the market as well as work on different commercial photography/video projects. Our trips are highly documented, so they are not the freecare travels we started with and they require us to spend an equal amount of time later behind the laptop editing or planning everything for the next project. Love it though!
Hi bella I'm staring my journey next well, what advice would you give for a first time bikepacking fello
Take it slow and make sure you camp with enough light to make sure you can enjoy the area and rest a little. =)
@@BelleToscan thanks can you make a video where you show all your gear and set up please
Thank you gor sharing your overnighter and very good storytelling. Can you please tell me about your shoes? I don't think you're wearing cleats, do you? And also I spotted a very strange bike lock, can you tell me about It? Oh One last questione about your saddle, what Is It? Thank you
Hi there! The shoes are the X-Alp Summit from Pearl iZumi. They are great hiking shoes WITH cleats. The sole is Vibram but it has actually worn out surprisingly fast, which is not that great. But good all-around shoes!
The bike lock is the Blue Mini from Tigr lock. Just linked it in the description box of the video. They are very like, good looking and robust locks. We met the manufacturer on our US tour back in 2018 and have been using it ever since. =)
And... I'm now testing a new saddle! This one is from Infinity Bike Seat, meant to be great to avoid saddle sores. Let's see!
Aceitas ir comigo de Portugal a Marrocos de bicicleta? ❤
Hello! What multitool were you using here? And does it include any bicycle-specific tools?
Hi there! This is the Leatherman Signal. It's a multitool but has no bike-specific tools, no. Great for all-around camping though!
What country is that? It looks beautiful
This is Castellón, in Spain. My country and region. =)
@@BelleToscan It looks beautiful, you are very lucky.
very nice video, tho I can't help but notice is your bike really big or is it just me ?
I'm quite small, and the bike is the smallest size available and my right frame size but the wheels (29") look massive! I've had smaller frames in the past, but actually, given my height, I have long legs-and a small torso-so it works well for me.
Hola 😊
and your job is??
@@onefoxstudio How? She has very few subscribers, it probably pays like 50€ a month.