Why we Cycle

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  • Опубліковано 14 сер 2018
  • In this video we explore what makes us want to cycle - and encourage you to start your own bicycle tour. It's possible!
    Back in June and July of 2018, my girlfriend Belén and I cycled the famed 'Pamir Highway', through Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. During our trip we met a tremendous amount of cyclists, who all had different reasons to be out there, and it inspired us to create this short film, highlighting why we cycle.
    Music by James Everingham, legend! www.jameseveringham.com
    Special thanks to all the cyclists who told us their reasons for being on the saddle - for the complete version of all the interviews, watch • Why do You Cycle?
    Created by Tristan Bogaard, August 2018
    tristanbogaard.com

КОМЕНТАРІ • 116

  • @flatheadfletch
    @flatheadfletch Рік тому +3

    I’m 62. I do it because it reminds me of my younger days and I feel more alive and in touch with who I am !

  • @mcmaschio
    @mcmaschio 3 роки тому +14

    This video is beautiful ❤️ I cycle everyday for so many reasons, but the most important one is if i dont cycle, i dont feel like myself... This video touched my heart.. Thank you Guys ❤️

  • @gd3593
    @gd3593 9 місяців тому +1

    There's something about a journey that you undertake, be it on foot or by bike, that feels magical. That sense of freedom and achievement that is hard to find in other modes of transport. Feels natural and liberating.

  • @thomasschonberger8672
    @thomasschonberger8672 6 років тому +19

    This video is sooooo amazing! - Staying at my desk will now be really hard for the rest of this day. Don't be surprised to see me on my bike very soon.

    • @tristanbogaard
      @tristanbogaard  6 років тому +3

      Did I see you cycling by my window today? ;)

  • @wheelbegood
    @wheelbegood 3 роки тому +5

    A friend asked me to send him some motivational footage to start cycling again - THIS IS PERFECT AND EPIC!
    Thank you and keep pedaling :)

  • @Cyclingabout
    @Cyclingabout 5 років тому +7

    Love all the words from people on the road! Congrats guys.

  • @gonperes
    @gonperes 6 років тому +12

    Thank you for capturing the reasons why we cycle in such an inspiring way. It made me think of an answer that resumes why I cycle: because I love life ❤

  • @sretenzivkovic6964
    @sretenzivkovic6964 4 роки тому +7

    I ride beacuse I feel to belong to the road, this is my home and sanctuary...

    • @o_Chinês
      @o_Chinês 3 роки тому

      That's how i feel too.

  • @stephenbaines8279
    @stephenbaines8279 5 років тому +2

    What a fantastic video.... I’ve just bought my first road bike and I can’t wait to get started.... thank you for sharing !!! ❤️

  • @IrmisMatuza
    @IrmisMatuza 2 місяці тому

    I,m speechless... So Beautiful and inspiring!

  • @marvintrakis
    @marvintrakis 5 років тому +1

    Congratulations, Tristan! This is a beautiful video with a beautiful message, aside beautiful photography and great editing as usual. Love what you are doing!

  • @paddry69
    @paddry69 6 років тому +1

    Beautiful. Glad you're back Tristan.

  • @annadayl
    @annadayl 6 років тому +6

    Truly inspiring!

  • @PathfinderBikepacking
    @PathfinderBikepacking 5 років тому +1

    Awesome video. Simple but beautiful. Captures why we cycle perfectly.

  • @PeterOldwood
    @PeterOldwood 5 років тому +1

    I've always loved cycling. I do it every day by commuting to work all year round, even in winter. I love bicycle touring and have done two tours so far in Poland. Soon I hope to tour Norway, I've already planned the route. I love cycling because it's the best way to see the world - fast enough to call it travelling and slow enough to see all the amazing landscapes. It's cheap, it's eco, you can enter national parks and nature reserves (and I LOVE nature) and you can stop anywhere to rest or take a photo (no need to look for parking place). It keeps you fit and you meet people. All these above advantages are inaccessible by car. Greetings from Poland!

    • @tristanbogaard
      @tristanbogaard  5 років тому

      Greetings back to you in Poland and happy trails for your Norwegian ride - we cannot recommend riding in Norway enough! Keep on riding.

    • @PeterOldwood
      @PeterOldwood 5 років тому

      @@tristanbogaard I will definitely keep on riding my bike. You're both a great inspiration to me. I just wish I had started touring earlier, before starting family. Now having many commitments it's not that easy. See my first tour in North East Poland: ua-cam.com/video/G4QZkbXreDk/v-deo.html Best wishes!

  • @marmara199
    @marmara199 5 років тому +1

    I've just started cycling last week. Hope will explore my own country by cycling. Thanks for encouraging me and us to have more cycling 🙏

  • @adriaarenas1432
    @adriaarenas1432 5 років тому +1

    Amazing video and truly inspiring for a lot of people! Just take the bicycle and ride!

  • @LookingforHeroes
    @LookingforHeroes 6 років тому +6

    Beautiful!

  • @StefanSchaefers
    @StefanSchaefers Рік тому

    Thank you Tristan for that video. Exactly, that's the reason why I/we travel this way. Please continue.....

  • @WheelstoWander
    @WheelstoWander 5 років тому +4

    Humble and inspiring piece of inspiration! Well done guys, both thumbs up!

  • @SkylerLetsDoThis
    @SkylerLetsDoThis 5 років тому +1

    Found this video literally after I upload my version of why I cycle around places in the city I live in. I haven't cycled throughout Europe yet but have done quite a few such as Cambodia & Borneo (malaysia part). Glad to see different faces in this video, reminds me of all those that I have met while I was on the road. Thanks for the great video.

    • @tristanbogaard
      @tristanbogaard  5 років тому

      Thanks for the kind words, Skyler! Keep on riding!

  • @matchrealestate
    @matchrealestate 5 років тому +2

    Well done! Truly inspiring! I recently changed my transportation to work, for a bike....I used to used car..but i hate traffic...it is unfamiliar territory for me ..i am a newcomer in this way of life.

  • @perthcyclist9308
    @perthcyclist9308 6 років тому +1

    A very moving tribute Tristan. An awesome video. Great to meet you in Tajikstan also.

  • @larryplumlee1441
    @larryplumlee1441 5 років тому +1

    Excellent! Very inspiring.

  • @Questioneverything72
    @Questioneverything72 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this video.

  • @Fietsvlogger
    @Fietsvlogger 5 років тому +3

    Beautiful video! Wished I could fly my drone like that - still learning :).

  • @diariesof
    @diariesof 3 роки тому +1

    Gorgeous! And you nailed it! Godspeed

  • @DamirAsanov
    @DamirAsanov 5 років тому +6

    And there are plenty of hospitable doorsteps along the way.

  • @ralphaimher4146
    @ralphaimher4146 5 років тому +4

    Simply poetry

  • @shoirapulatova7385
    @shoirapulatova7385 6 років тому +1

    Really amazing! It was so nice to meet you Dushanbe last month. I hope you guys continue your journey.

    • @tristanbogaard
      @tristanbogaard  6 років тому

      We will! Already scheduled a Canary Islands bike tour. It won't be as amazing as Tajikistan but... it's something!

  • @BikeTripping
    @BikeTripping 5 років тому +1

    This is so beautiful, thank you! Makes you wonder why you would travel any other way

  • @guillermomorales2524
    @guillermomorales2524 5 місяців тому

    Thanks, great and motivating video!!

  • @ahonchaser9408
    @ahonchaser9408 3 роки тому +1

    I love Cycling with my Giant Talon Family

  • @1brianescobar
    @1brianescobar 5 років тому +1

    Fantastic video! Man, I really want to cycle. I just moved to Ukraine and am hoping to buy a bike soon. When I was back home in the US I would cycle every single day. I miss it so much.

  • @mustafa_karaaslan
    @mustafa_karaaslan 5 років тому +1

    This is Perfect mate..

  • @abdelkarimnasri3294
    @abdelkarimnasri3294 2 роки тому

    great inspirational video!

  • @michaelchin3550
    @michaelchin3550 3 роки тому

    Loved this video. Those of us who cycle understand the beauty.

  • @nomadcap7
    @nomadcap7 4 роки тому +2

    Wow. This video is awesome. Cycling ♥️

  • @derrekkelso3418
    @derrekkelso3418 Рік тому

    Absolutely wonderful and beautiful video!!!!

  • @coolbreeze3856
    @coolbreeze3856 3 роки тому

    I stated cycling when I had breast cancer. 13 years later I love it even more. Cycling gave me life.

  • @daddy_chill1530
    @daddy_chill1530 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you.

  • @rolandsstand
    @rolandsstand 5 років тому +1

    These Two are Great.

  • @johnmetcalfe4836
    @johnmetcalfe4836 4 роки тому

    Excellent guys. This is a message which needs to be put out to the masses who are fed the glossy images, slick marketing and idea that the only way to see the beautiful places around the world are accessed by luxurious airlines.

  • @TheBikerCuteChannel
    @TheBikerCuteChannel 3 роки тому +1

    Nice video bro. So inspiring. Thanks

  •  4 роки тому

    WoW Tristan, this video is just amazing and so inspiring. Really love your style and waiting impatiently for the next one. Deniz

  • @alifecycles
    @alifecycles 2 роки тому

    Beautiful video. I've done a fair bit of touring. This really makes me want to get back out there.

  • @jelly1239999bean
    @jelly1239999bean 3 роки тому +1

    I feel delighted and freedom.

  • @bikecanine
    @bikecanine 4 роки тому

    AWESOME!!!

  • @tiagomota15
    @tiagomota15 4 роки тому

    Watching this again makes me want to revisit all your videos

  • @newpalsonskidscamp8109
    @newpalsonskidscamp8109 Місяць тому

    Love life❤, Love bikes❤

  • @akshaymrao
    @akshaymrao 2 роки тому

    You really have a poetic way to narrate, really enjoying watching all your v'logs. Travel safe godspeed

  • @AndreaPeebles
    @AndreaPeebles 5 років тому

    Love it!!!

  • @jimblue5008
    @jimblue5008 Рік тому

    Lovely Video with a wonderful message! Thank you! Greetings from Berlin ✌🏻

  • @MrCanigou
    @MrCanigou 5 років тому +1

    Cycling is also the best way to smile at girls - totally love it :-)

  • @Andrewrtandrewrt
    @Andrewrtandrewrt 2 роки тому +1

    Nice motivation!

  • @Frogf1sh
    @Frogf1sh 5 років тому

    YEssss so nice. Stunning video

  • @astorytoremember
    @astorytoremember Рік тому

    The inspiration contained in these four minutes is unreal! 😍

    • @tristanbogaard
      @tristanbogaard  Рік тому

      Very happy it did what it’s intended to do :)

  • @naybassiv4716
    @naybassiv4716 2 роки тому

    Es hermoso, el mejor video de la historia.

  • @paviadivingtechshop
    @paviadivingtechshop 2 роки тому

    I never saw a video so motivational, beautiful, great and touching like this one, guys! I follow you since time and...thnx so much to impress me and my son with so beautiful contents! I follow You on Komoot and you're so inspiring! Carrie on!

    • @tristanbogaard
      @tristanbogaard  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you for telling us, Stefano! That’s very kind of you.

  • @rlejano
    @rlejano Рік тому

    Made my heart warm.

  • @Himmel6811
    @Himmel6811 3 роки тому

    This is great! I love it! i started cycling after a divorce and it changed my life.

  • @1uniqueislander968
    @1uniqueislander968 3 роки тому

    Amazingly inspiring video! Well said 👍👍

  • @StarEssences
    @StarEssences 5 місяців тому

    I am hoping that some will come to realize that there is a greater being (A divine creator)than themselves and come to KNOW HIM...

  • @FortheLoveofCycling
    @FortheLoveofCycling 3 роки тому

    great vid.

  • @jasonmabalod8608
    @jasonmabalod8608 2 роки тому

    i love cycling..

  • @rinky_dinky
    @rinky_dinky 4 роки тому

    This is an incredibly epic and inspiring video

  • @fedepatagonia
    @fedepatagonia 4 роки тому

    i loved it great video

  • @sanjayindia8457
    @sanjayindia8457 4 роки тому +1

    Very True.. Very Warm regards from "Mumbai"..

  • @soniprihutomo4028
    @soniprihutomo4028 3 роки тому

    It's definitely inspire me! Greetings from Indonesia 🇮🇩

  • @grenzenlos2001
    @grenzenlos2001 5 років тому

    nicely done 😍

  • @HeyBroTrip
    @HeyBroTrip 4 роки тому +1

    Magnifique :D

  • @Captainmotorhead
    @Captainmotorhead 4 роки тому +1

    Bro this video is Ah-mazing!!! Ur work is honestly soo fucking professional I love it! More power to you brother!❤️

  • @shawnmclean7932
    @shawnmclean7932 2 роки тому

    Hard to be bummed out when you are on your bicycle.

  • @imFattZai
    @imFattZai 3 роки тому +1

    damn good !!!!!

  • @PlanetaCicloviajero
    @PlanetaCicloviajero 3 роки тому +1

    Wow, impressive video, i ride because y feel as a free bird, saludos amigos.

  • @Artur-zu1vz
    @Artur-zu1vz 5 років тому

    Great !!!!;-)

  • @luannedimaggio7025
    @luannedimaggio7025 5 років тому +1

    So pretty.

  • @kevinchambers2612
    @kevinchambers2612 5 років тому

    Awesome! I think I have watched it at least 20 times. Beautiful photography, music and presentation. What is the title of the music by James Everingham? Thanks so much.

    • @tristanbogaard
      @tristanbogaard  5 років тому +1

      Thank you very much! We really enjoyed making it. All the positive replies are very encouraging to keep on going. The track by James is called Guardian!

    • @kevinchambers2612
      @kevinchambers2612 5 років тому

      @@tristanbogaard Thanks - Safe Travels

  • @JohnRadford-iy7db
    @JohnRadford-iy7db 5 місяців тому

    I cycle for freedom

  • @thedriver505
    @thedriver505 4 роки тому +1

    I'm from india and I love cycling every day I ride 15 to 20 km and

    • @tristanbogaard
      @tristanbogaard  4 роки тому

      Would love to cycle in India one day...! We’ll head up north to Leh, I think.

  • @hendrickxwilliam
    @hendrickxwilliam 3 роки тому

    Born to bike

  • @dougiebasechronicles9666
    @dougiebasechronicles9666 6 років тому

    amazing!!! im heading there by motorcycle in 4 days from the uk! :) where is the last drone shot? at 3.25? is it the road to china? thanks :)

    • @tristanbogaard
      @tristanbogaard  6 років тому

      It's at a big lake in north-eastern Tajikistan called Karakul!

  • @haininhnguyenthi165
    @haininhnguyenthi165 2 роки тому

    did you know that my homework at school is your video summary?

  • @indiatouronbicycle8252
    @indiatouronbicycle8252 3 роки тому

    Such a nice video, I am mahesh kshirsagar from india 28 year old boy I travel all india on my bicycle within 6 month 20,000 km, such a wonderful experience that I have. Is ther world traveler community for experience share ?

  • @olzenheimr
    @olzenheimr 3 роки тому +1

    H3LLZ yeah, Ya'll! Bicycle the Earth!

  • @Bikerrep
    @Bikerrep 5 років тому +37

    The person who disliked this video drives a fat diesel slurping truck and considers McDonald’s a date

  • @ericsandoval2683
    @ericsandoval2683 3 роки тому

    Great video, I'm looking to start traveling myself. My ownly concern is financial. How do you afford to travel the world the way you do or what job do you have that allows you the flexibility? Thanks

    • @tristanbogaard
      @tristanbogaard  3 роки тому

      Actually, the beauty of bike travel is that you don’t need to look at your financial situation that much once you have your bike, bags and necessary luggage (sleep, cook, clothing). We have done this for years and work as ambassadors outdoor brands, allowing us to have saved up and steadily invest in better gear + we don’t own big things like a house or car.. but you don’t need this situation or stuff to get started. Get your stuff second hand, then travel with your bike while camping out and cooking your own food. Depending on where you cycle, but pretty much everywhere; it will be significantly cheaper than a normal renting agreement and monthly spendings. The only question is if you want to do it long- or short term. If short, as a holiday, it will be a bigger investment than when you go long-term and try to make a job with, for example, photography or books (which will take you years to achieve unless you already have the knowledge and experience).
      That’s pretty much it, you should really consider the way you can manage, and I’m sure you can find a way to do it while staying financially independent :)

  • @MartinPoirier
    @MartinPoirier 4 роки тому

    Can I ask what kind of drone you used for this video?

  • @eivissastef
    @eivissastef 3 роки тому

    Another why we cycle explain video.

  • @bentrider
    @bentrider 6 місяців тому

    Why does anybody do anything?
    Simply because they enjoy it.😊

  • @niceup1177
    @niceup1177 Рік тому

    cheesy as fuck but it gets me lol

  • @sharkmentality9717
    @sharkmentality9717 4 роки тому

    It's the cheapest form of travel.

  • @dsfsdfs8
    @dsfsdfs8 4 роки тому +2

    Love the cinematography, editing. Super job