I cycled 700km through France

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  • Опубліковано 21 сер 2024

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  • @LegoMiniMovies
    @LegoMiniMovies 2 роки тому +561

    Living in nearby Switzerland I like France and I understand your obsession with Croissants as much as I don’t like your pronunciation of the word. Nethertheless well done biking 722km!

    • @thomasgraves4738
      @thomasgraves4738 2 роки тому +12

      Switzerland? Epic! Me too!

    • @boritoslayer
      @boritoslayer 2 роки тому +4

      Why don’t you like how he says croissant I actually rather like it and have started saying it how he does.

    • @GirishManjunathMusic
      @GirishManjunathMusic 2 роки тому +21

      Qwæsonts.

    • @Its_Tigger
      @Its_Tigger 2 роки тому +9

      Also from switzerland, i agree I don't understand how he says croissants.

    • @boritoslayer
      @boritoslayer 2 роки тому +1

      @@GirishManjunathMusic this is the best way to say crossant

  • @Freedom-Live
    @Freedom-Live 2 роки тому +464

    Congratulations Mumbo!
    I once rode everywhere in my city, for a year straight. No busses, no taxis, ubers, or anything of the sort. One of the best years of my life... Then, I met a woman. She has been doing the same lifestyle for three years straight! I was immediately humbled 🙂

    • @inventiveowl395
      @inventiveowl395 2 роки тому +12

      Why humbled? I'd be joyful that I started doing something that led to the meetup..

    • @jamo8154
      @jamo8154 2 роки тому +23

      @@inventiveowl395 Sure he was - but he's saying he was impressed by her :)

    • @the_peak
      @the_peak 2 роки тому +20

      If you live in a European city, there’s next to no downsides to cycling instead of driving, I’ve cycled almost everywhere for the last year or two, but going further out I might take the car

    • @Freedom-Live
      @Freedom-Live 2 роки тому +10

      @@inventiveowl395 I was fairly proud of myself at the time, the small impact I'd made towards helping the environment...
      But then you meet someone that inspirers you further, and really opens your eyes to what more can be with some simple changes.
      To this day we're still friends, and share a ride occasionally.

    • @TheNamesArif
      @TheNamesArif 2 роки тому

      how much gas money did you saved?

  • @Seareos
    @Seareos 2 роки тому +246

    As a deliveryman in Toulouse, and doing 20-30 km on a daily basis, I can confirm that front wind is a cyclist's worst enemy.

    • @Joshpods
      @Joshpods 2 роки тому +6

      Absolutely ruins the morale

    • @cate01a
      @cate01a 2 роки тому

      what about desert people style rags on face + glasses/goggles?
      oh unless this means the wind slowing you down, creating resistance
      in which case suck it, loser! haha as a casual runner, each and every fucking step deletes about all your momentum, near infinite resistance. those wheels on bikes get you absurd distances easy. appreciate em

    • @rincyjohn5547
      @rincyjohn5547 Рік тому

      Ooh I want to come to Toulouse

  • @Mercur1onus
    @Mercur1onus 2 роки тому +135

    Man honestly, I love your cycling videos. The depth and personality that shows through really is heartwarming. I love the vids and everyone who helps you along the way!

    • @alexanderfriedli4902
      @alexanderfriedli4902 2 роки тому +3

      I get the same feeling from running, just the feeling of being free

    • @Mercur1onus
      @Mercur1onus 2 роки тому +2

      @@alexanderfriedli4902 Yes! It’s so fun, and I’ve only ever had runners high a few times. I’d keep doing it if it wasn’t for very bad knee pain.

    • @cate01a
      @cate01a 2 роки тому +1

      in short, I reckon it's that:
      after building up your lungs and muscles a bit, then running is ENTIRELY a mind game. Because you CAN and COULD keep running. The only thing that might stop you, is your own head. You need to believe and understand that you WILL keep going, and never let your head even acknowledge the possibility of stopping

  • @MrSuperb
    @MrSuperb 2 роки тому +83

    I can't wait till I finish uni so I have time to do this, i had to quit a professional career after illness and Ive started getting back into cycling for the first time in 2 years. Seeing a complete beginner work their way up to this massive trek is incredibly inspiring and definitely a booster to get me out again!

    • @Mercur1onus
      @Mercur1onus 2 роки тому +1

      Dude same. Except it’s High School+Uni. Well, it’s just about finding or making my own free time I guess

  • @quinnreierson
    @quinnreierson 2 роки тому +59

    The furthest I’ve ridden was 102 miles on my mountain bike. Like you said, the highlights contrasting with low points was crazy and the feeling of finishing was amazing. I can’t imagine doing something similar for seven days, especially through France! Bucket list item for sure

  • @ThisIsWizardsHandle
    @ThisIsWizardsHandle 2 роки тому +39

    Wow this hit me hard… the talk about the fresh perspective and opening your full and fridge and complaining about having no food. Dang. Loved the stories about your journey, loved the photos, loved the message and how the bike journey really taught you to appreciate the little things in life, I hope I take that message to heart and think about it every day. All around fantastic video that I really appreciated and enjoyed, God bless

  • @LexWijker
    @LexWijker 2 роки тому +25

    I followed you on Strava during this, such an achievement! It's not just the cycling, but you have to find food, a place to sleep etc. Proud of you buddy!

  • @miniciominiciominicio
    @miniciominiciominicio 2 роки тому +24

    Glad you found something you enjoy doing that gives you an immense sense of accomplishment. It’s really cool to hear you talk about it while we get to see the beautiful pictures along the way.

  • @karatin1396
    @karatin1396 2 роки тому +9

    New vod go brrr

  • @dandymcgee
    @dandymcgee 2 роки тому +7

    2:43 mumbo looks 50 years old in that photo. 4:04 And 12 years old in that photo. 🤣 The range of stress, emotions, joy and raw experience of life must have been crazy.. I cannot imagine riding 65 miles a day for 7 days straight with weather and hills. 💀 What an absolute legend!

  • @Loek-29
    @Loek-29 2 роки тому +6

    I live in the Netherlands and for us cycling is litteraly mostly what we do. Seeing you and other people from Different countries encouraging people to cycle more and doing it yourself is amazing. It truthly is fun to do and helps you get anywhere you want. A bike is also very eco friendly so maybe if we all cycle more we can help the planet and help ourselves!

  • @Snaily
    @Snaily 2 роки тому +9

    I had to cycle into a 30mph headwind recently for the first time in months and I forgot how absolutely deadly headwinds are on bikes. Respect for doing 60-odd miles a day into the wind, that's about as far as I can go with a tailwind lol.

  • @TimKevinHassanAbdul
    @TimKevinHassanAbdul 2 роки тому +7

    This is amazing to see!
    I did a tour with two of my friends to celebrate our graduation from highschool. We cycled about 1400km through Germany, from the North down to Lake Constance, spread across three weeks. We visited friends and family on the way and "filled the gaps" with youth hostels. It was a truly wonderful experience despite having nearly two weeks of absolute dog shit weather. Some days we could barely see 100m in front of us due to the extremely heavy rain. But that just ment that arriving at a warm place at the end of the day and hanging our clothes over the charging cables we spanned between our beds in our room was like arriving in heaven.
    I will never forget this experience and am extremely happy to have those two friends I was able share this with. I definitely wanna do this again visiting more countries.

  • @Ark1ay
    @Ark1ay 2 роки тому +12

    Its motivating to see this. I haven't watched a Mumbo video in ages and now this is popping up just as I procrastinate on packing my stuff to go bikepacking in france.

  • @generalruler
    @generalruler 5 місяців тому +1

    Great job - Defined the whole ethos of bikepacking - lets go ride our bikes!!

  • @buzzman4860
    @buzzman4860 2 роки тому +1

    Even if you can't ride 700km, go outside and ride you're bike. Its a true sense of freedom

  • @pinkpapita6345
    @pinkpapita6345 2 роки тому +4

    Mumbo, you are living a life that I very much look upto, and one that I hope to live one day myself.
    Doing something you love for work, having the ability to take a break when needed, a really neat hobby/passion/second job, and travelling frequently.
    Obviously there might be struggles we're unaware of, but you give me hope that life can be much more than just work and paying bills!

  • @johndavidclark2997
    @johndavidclark2997 2 роки тому

    Pesto Pasta is my gold standard for long-distance backpacking trips. Adding smoked salmon brings the meal to another level.

  • @Chloe-py3vk
    @Chloe-py3vk 2 роки тому +7

    Thanks for being inspiring and honest about your experience mumbo, really excited to hear where your next trip will be!

  • @the_peak
    @the_peak 2 роки тому +5

    I never watch videos like these normally, but the style of this channel really elevates the content, and they’re really motivating, at least for me

  • @TheCarbonatedFox
    @TheCarbonatedFox 2 роки тому

    The "see ya" at the end just makes me smile

  • @Cloudy_Paul2
    @Cloudy_Paul2 2 роки тому +1

    knowing that mumbo went to Calais which is where I live is so cool yet so strange

  • @eluneshatterstone3131
    @eluneshatterstone3131 2 роки тому +3

    We wish you clear weather and fair tailwind Mumbo!

  • @riptide_w
    @riptide_w 2 роки тому +2

    1:52 i really love that photo!

  • @jerodlundry5582
    @jerodlundry5582 Рік тому

    At least I know I am not the only crazy one. I dont do so much of the biking, however, after a full 9 hours at work I spend the next 4-5 hours at the local park (or wherever the wind takes me) jogging 25+ miles a day. Keeps your mind active; don't have to worry about the stress of whats going on; you can enjoy the scenery; and keeps you outta trouble. Its the simple things in life. But in any case, Im proud of the progress you have done. Keep at it.

  • @matangoldstien5922
    @matangoldstien5922 2 роки тому +2

    Although bikeride not my thing, it has reminded me what I truly want.
    Thank you mumbo for sharing your passion

  • @shaunacall4685
    @shaunacall4685 2 роки тому +2

    It’s great to hear more of your trip. I loved seeing all your instagram pictures of the ride. Inspirational.

  • @afro_dodo
    @afro_dodo 2 роки тому +1

    peace love n bike for an early year bike tour!

  • @EnderSpy29
    @EnderSpy29 2 роки тому

    Mumbo after a long Bike-trek= Deep thought, philosopher

  • @bensthebest
    @bensthebest 2 роки тому +1

    The best thing I ever did during these “interesting” times was to get off social media. I guess it’s quite difficult for some one in your lines of work but for me getting off Facebook and Twitter has done wonders for my mental health.
    Videos like yours showing what happens when you finally do get off socials even if it’s for a little while just go to show how bad they are for your mental health!

  • @definitelynotjustasquirrel8319
    @definitelynotjustasquirrel8319 2 роки тому +2

    Wow thats impressive! Good job mr Mumbo!

  • @ixt_roadandracing
    @ixt_roadandracing 2 роки тому

    Being familiar with the song CRAWLER by IDLES and also being familiar with Mumbo and his joly, happy, non-aggressive content made the thought of him cycling through france with CRAWLER as his soundtrack hilarious to me

  • @TBP-Pumpkin
    @TBP-Pumpkin 2 роки тому +1

    Me: Bikes
    Mumbo: Makes a flying machine irl

  • @plantcraftie4141
    @plantcraftie4141 2 роки тому +2

    Imaging seeing some random dude along the road with a broken bike and suddenly he starts to talk like Mumbo Jumbo

  • @YES-wz3eh
    @YES-wz3eh 2 роки тому

    The nostalgia you get just by feeling the wind on your face is a feeling you cant get anywhere else

  • @dogwadur6500
    @dogwadur6500 Рік тому

    Bro you're litterally doing what i dream about... much love ❤

  • @itsmeow6615
    @itsmeow6615 2 роки тому +1

    722km THAT'S AMAZING! you are so strong and I hope you keep it going and enjoy your time off youtube whenever you do it. oh and by the way, Good luck.

  • @benoitughes8361
    @benoitughes8361 2 роки тому

    This is the coolest experience ever

  • @ashtonbrown4318
    @ashtonbrown4318 Рік тому +1

    Doing a long distance bike ride has been on my bucket list for a long time. Great to hear you've been able to have a great ride!

  • @bryan.w.t
    @bryan.w.t 2 роки тому

    I can't tell you how happy I was seeing your progress and the beautiful pictures you took. It makes for a good memory for you in the future

  • @tmc3153
    @tmc3153 2 роки тому

    I just recently went caravanning and I think we forget that for something to be fun you don't need a lot, as Mumbo said 'shelter water and food' it's all you really need. we definitely take for granted the life we all have and should stop looking at what we don't have.

  • @Flutistno3
    @Flutistno3 2 роки тому

    Love you mumbo.

  • @gabag3673
    @gabag3673 2 роки тому +2

    When you posted photos from your trip on instagram I got this feeling that I also wanna do a cycling trip. It looked really fun. Now I feel really inspired to try and plan one for myself.

  • @turincox
    @turincox 2 роки тому

    This made me really happy. Thank you

  • @Apple_Beshy
    @Apple_Beshy Рік тому

    Congrats! I'm actually happy because a lot of my favorite creators are now cycling (CdawgVa, Abroad in Japan (cycle 800km for 8 days, and for Charity they raised over 300k, also pewdiepie start cycling and many more) as for myself I just start cycling few months ago to change myself, beause I'm pathetic.

  • @pdbrighteyes2024
    @pdbrighteyes2024 11 місяців тому

    Your experience and taking time to record your adventures alllowed me to see things I probably never will see irl! Love it

  • @queenz2415
    @queenz2415 2 роки тому

    “I’m just back to aimlessly getting frustrated on social media and opening my very full fridge and saying there’s nothing to eat”
    I feel called out ✋🏽😭

  • @dukkcc2
    @dukkcc2 Рік тому

    thats crazy, i love cycling but i only do 16 km on weekends, including monday, which is still fun and i would love to start doing longer distances
    love you mumbo

  • @Netbug009
    @Netbug009 2 роки тому +1

    Man, I'd love to do something like this... Europeans are so lucky to have so many pedestrian routes like this. Most long US routes are meant for cars and while you can bike on many of them, it's heckin dangerous.

  • @ozelhassan8576
    @ozelhassan8576 2 роки тому

    Well done Mr Mumbo Jumbo, well done mate.

  • @haydnmuter6838
    @haydnmuter6838 2 роки тому

    I love this. So much respect

  • @Floofyehe
    @Floofyehe 2 роки тому

    As a Dutch person I can heavily agree that sometimes cycling is one of the best things ever but sometimes I ABSOLUTLEY DESPISE it (I need to cycle abt 30km each day in total)

  • @Austin_Boath
    @Austin_Boath 2 роки тому

    Legend I’m doing 750 through Adelaide to Melbourne soon. So props to you mumbo! I used to watch your mc channel and now your bike videos fit my newest interest. What an awesome video.

  • @ankoku7375
    @ankoku7375 2 роки тому

    Pushing yourself to the extremes is one of the most rewarding things out there!
    Personally I’ve never really pushed myself to cycle, but with any sport it’s the same!
    I enjoy nothing more than wind in my sails, waves lapping up my transom and the occasional capsize!
    Life’s to short to not jump at experiences!

  • @SparkRattle
    @SparkRattle 2 роки тому +1

    I initially read the title as "I cycled 700km/h through France" and I was like "Goddamn, Mumbo, what have you been eating and can I have some!?"
    Still an amazing feat!! Truly inspiring! :D

  • @TheSaguache
    @TheSaguache 2 роки тому

    Nice Mumbo,
    I did my first bike tour back in 1986. I was 14 and I'd been an active if slow member of a road team during cycle racing's heyday here in the US. I found it when I was doing a weekly time trial with my team along the Colorado River. I was almost always last and routinely got passed even though release spacing was like 30 seconds or something. On one particularly hot afternoon time trial, I was creeping my way back to the start when I cyclist caught up to me, and instead of flying on by he slowed and started up a chat. He was an older guy with a significant beard and he had panniers front and back. We spent the rest of that trial chatting. He was on a yo-yo of the US and the guy was so happy.
    When we got back to the gate I didn't bother clocking out. Instead, I rode home and into my parents' shed where I constructed my first pannier set. A week or two later I took my first tour. It was amazing.
    Super glad to welcome you to our wheeled ranks! And someday it'd be cool if we rode a few miles togther.

  • @Nicrom3
    @Nicrom3 2 роки тому +1

    I also plan to ride my bike more again, just to get a little fitter. But I live in northern Germany with mostly bad weather and on top of that I'm just too lazy to start.

  • @cheryladams1725
    @cheryladams1725 2 роки тому

    Now this is the high quality biking content I subscribed for.

  • @rjward51
    @rjward51 5 місяців тому

    I’ve only just discovered your channel and really enjoyed this video. I am cycling through France in May, but north to south, starting in Caen and then going to La Rochelle and Bordeaux before heading slightly south east to Montpelier. Oh, and after that south again to Girona in Spain. I reckon it will take me three weeks of cycling plus rest days.

  • @intelligiant7311
    @intelligiant7311 2 роки тому +1

    I'm not sure if you followed any of the 'Voie Verte' routes in France on your biking journey, but if you did miss them I would advise doing some of them. It's so pleasant to go from town to town whilst avoiding the busy roads. Enjoy your future biking trips! 🚲

  • @marniejane11
    @marniejane11 2 роки тому

    You are such a lovely, sincere and mindful person. I thoroughly enjoy following along on your adventures. Kudos to you. Cheers ♥️

  • @Taolan8472
    @Taolan8472 2 роки тому

    I havent done a long range bike trip since my teens. This has me looking at my now much softer self 20 years later and thinking... maybe I need to do that again.

  • @jefferypeters1
    @jefferypeters1 2 роки тому +2

    i love mumbo

  • @Samld1200
    @Samld1200 2 роки тому

    Not cycling but I had my DofE Gold expedition last month and I loved every second of it. Congrats

  • @TatAlbring
    @TatAlbring 2 роки тому

    As much as I didn’t expect this I knew you’d

  • @zoe440
    @zoe440 2 роки тому

    You must have gone through Hardelot sur Plage! We love it there. And Boulogne (we went to the Nausicaa Centre). Thanks for sharing your trip with us 😊

  • @matejPOG
    @matejPOG 2 роки тому

    This is absolutely amazing!!

  • @myrillya
    @myrillya 2 роки тому +1

    Hey Mumbo! So proud of you! 💪🏼
    I've recently watched a project by the German UA-camrs Adventure Buddy, Fritz Meineke and PJ Adventure. They took their bikes and went from Berlin, Germany through 7 countries (as far as I remember) to their final destination: Istanbul, Turkey (they've called it "Zerstörungstour 2.0" = "destruction tour 2.0"). Even though the videos are in German, I'd recommend to have a peak into them! Really inspiring pictures. The guys even had similar troubles. AND: pesto pasta was also their go-to meal 😂
    It wasn't their first trip (hence the 2.0, there was another one before that), but it was the most recent one. 😅
    Might be interesting. :)
    Edit: I'd recommend Adventure Buddy's videos, I believe these are the most cinematic ones :)

  • @jacobbabcock8943
    @jacobbabcock8943 2 роки тому

    What a beautiful bike Mumbo! I've got a specialized tarmac myself.

  • @lewis.powell
    @lewis.powell Рік тому

    Hell yea! Awesome inspiration
    If you do it again, you should totally vlog yourself through the experience.

  • @streetster20
    @streetster20 2 роки тому

    Hah, this video just appeared in my recommendations - as I just got back from a 10-day (750km) cycle trip myself. Did it via hotels/airbnb's though, not camping; great experience, loved it. Only rained on two of the days, just towards the end of the ride. The roads and cycle infrastructure in France are so much better than what we have in the UK!

  • @ezrarichardson279
    @ezrarichardson279 2 роки тому +1

    This was great!

  • @cate01a
    @cate01a 2 роки тому

    Insightful, and hope you enjoy your next trip even more

  • @jumanji6376
    @jumanji6376 2 роки тому

    Love this mumbo!

  • @adamnunez9095
    @adamnunez9095 2 роки тому

    That sounds like so much fun

  • @TimStamper89
    @TimStamper89 2 роки тому

    Very cool, wild camping or just camping is something I love. Much less has happened since I had my kids but I can understand the joy of everything on your back or bike and just a week away from it all

  • @chrisgrimes9423
    @chrisgrimes9423 2 роки тому

    Hey Oli! I hope you have had a great break from the web and am looking forward to all your upcoming content! Please enjoy everyday and get rested my guy. love you buddy!

  • @Sobbyobban
    @Sobbyobban 2 роки тому

    This is so cool it gives me confidence because my school does a 130 mile bike trip that is in a week and I have never biked that much and I hope I have the same experience!!!

  • @MrReality50
    @MrReality50 2 роки тому

    This sounds awesome. Well done!

  • @user-xv6hv8mw7x
    @user-xv6hv8mw7x 2 роки тому

    Re the perspective & opening the fridge & social media - I got an app called minimalist, it just turns your homescreen into non-colourful text, & my head feels so much clearer for it, my choices more deliberate & under my control than zombie-ing up to the fridge or clicking a social media to then wonder how I got there. Can super recommend, it's not adding features to get you off the phone as much as cutting features off to make it less enticing

  • @waffleprocrastinates
    @waffleprocrastinates 2 роки тому +1

    Well done Mumbo! Also love the videos on this channel keep it up! You should absolutely do biking vlogs or something, or put a camera at the front of your bike and do a time-lapse of your trip.

  • @addilync.
    @addilync. 2 роки тому

    Tomorrow I am leaving to do trip similar to this. Me and my family are doing the gap trail in the US. I have insane amounts of respect for you Mumbo, great job!

  • @Deanasis
    @Deanasis 2 роки тому

    Those are some solid numbers! good riding.

  • @NalroosKilana
    @NalroosKilana 2 роки тому

    This is so freaking cool! Glad you have been out enjoying yourself Mumbo!

  •  2 роки тому +1

    let's go doing the Col du Télégraphe, Alpe d'Huez, Mont Ventoux and Galibier

  • @ctje1638
    @ctje1638 2 роки тому

    I’ve done two cycling vacations in my life but only for 2 days in the second one did I do 100 km in one day, I took it much slower mostly. You are very cool for doing this!

  • @Cosmic_Taco
    @Cosmic_Taco 2 роки тому

    Jumbo really kicked in at the end there lol

  • @Aneee221
    @Aneee221 2 роки тому

    I LOVED this video!!! Truly great how a biking trip can be so meaningful!!!! Makes me wanna hop on my bike and just go out there

  • @jorgeluis1361
    @jorgeluis1361 2 роки тому

    That was awesome.

  • @OfTwoLands
    @OfTwoLands 2 роки тому

    Congrats mate, that's a solid effort !! Come all the way to the Alps next time :)

  • @Nodsaibot
    @Nodsaibot 2 роки тому

    sheeet now im gonna get a week of bike related video recommendations

  • @destinylink5177
    @destinylink5177 2 роки тому +1

    Waiting for the MumboCycling channel

  • @mysteriouseggy8363
    @mysteriouseggy8363 2 роки тому

    Man that’s so cool. Great job :D

  • @mtbcrasher4018
    @mtbcrasher4018 2 роки тому +1

    This is amazing. Seems like you just gave up the BMX and now you're bikepacking crazy distances. You should team up with Blake from GMBN.

  • @Djaouad2.0
    @Djaouad2.0 2 роки тому

    proud of you mumbo :)

  • @420life
    @420life Рік тому

    Wow amazing mumbo

  • @landzz4788
    @landzz4788 2 роки тому +2

    What a coincidence? I am planning to go bikepacking for a 1200 km track in the baltics in a month. It's gonna be a great adventure!

  • @PhaseLotA
    @PhaseLotA 2 роки тому

    I love this kind of content. If this is what you're going to move into next/just more heavily, I'm ALL for it. Subbed.

  • @_taste
    @_taste 2 роки тому

    I just watched Francis Cade do this from UK to Switzerland. Good stuff. Good on you.