Sweat, Thirst and Sudanese Hospitality | Cycling through the Sahara Desert
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.ย. 2024
- Cycling more than 1000 kilometers through the vast Sahara desert sounded very intimidating. The last 3 days in Egypt already gave me an impression of what it is like to cycle alone through the desert. But cycling in the desert of Sudan was an experience unlike anything. The road follows the Nile towards the capital of Sudan, Khartoum. Temperatures often went up to 45 degrees, I felt like cycling in a microwave. Camping in the immense desert with camels walking besides the tent was an incredible highlight. But one of my best memories from cycling in Sudan where the countless times I was invited for tea, for lunch or to stay the night.
This video was shot during March and April 2021
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Another incredible video ,I'm watching all of them , lost for words ,god bless!
I can only say: I take my hat off for you, Niels, for what you have been through and still staying positive. Well done; truly amazing and inspiring. All of the best from a fellow traveler of life in Namibia.
Really very Great! Thanks for taking part.
Hello Nils,
I really wanted to see cycling videos from Africa and I was looking for it for a long time. Now I have found yours and they exceed all my expectations.
It's just great what you experienced, how you edited it, the music, everything.
I stand in awe of your physical and mental accomplishments.
Thank you for taking me.
Greetings Bernhard
Tsakhurar ailetiy min KARAY جميل ما شاء الله
Incredible journey!
Hi Niels, Awesome Video!! Cool that you show all the different aspects of touring & the country you're riding through... keep it up! 👌
Thanks guys!!
I love the fact that two of the coolest kids are commenting on your amazing journey. I only subscribe to 7 TH-camrs, but I subscribe to both of you
You made wonderful video!!!!
Brilliant vidoe and commentary, sorry your stuff got stolen though, but glad you got it sorted.... The Immortal Khartoum Cyclists.......... (I lived there till the war started in 2023, but didn't dare cycle)
Didn't think biking it was possible.
Impressive.
Prachtig gefilmd! Kijk nu al uit naar de nieuwe video.
Getting your bag stolen obviously sucked big time, but no doubt in later years it will be one of the situations that makes you smile the most, as it also lead you to receive all that amazing kindness. And great desert views by the way! Thank you for sharing your journey.
Hoi...ben al een paar uur al je video`s aan het kijken..helemaal geweldig..mooie trip aan het maken zeg dank je voor het delen
Superrrrr!!
Hi Niels, man I felt so sorry when you said you'd been robbed. Tip from an old traveler - always keep your valuables in a security pouch inside your underpants, next to your skin and your family jewels, believe me you'll know if anyone is trying to rob you..
Now to the rest of the video. Do you know the arabic word "maknoon" - it means crazy. You are without a doubt one of the toughest, craziest long distance cyclists on TH-cam but what I admire so much is your absolute joy of life and your practical and pragmatic attitude. Keep on doing it Niels, you are an inspiration!
2 things -
1) your video work has got sooooo good.
2) Do you have a PayPal account? I won't donate via Patreon because I find their charges extortionate. I would love to donate to your journey, please send your PayPal account details.
Stay safe and keep up the good work.
PS "The beans have to go somewhere" - absolute classic Niels!!!
Hi Paul,
haha, I guess I'm a bit "maknoon"! It's very nice to hear when people tell me I'm inspiring them.
Yeah, Patreon really has abnormal charges, PayPal is better. My PayPal account is niels.jansen95@hotmail.com
Any support would be much much much appreciated :)
@@cyclingaroundtheplanet I'm on it Niels. Stay safe man and keep your valuables you know where when in busy, crowded places.
Nice music as well...
Yes! So excited!
Awesome, in the middle of the damn Sahara! Aren't you glad you didn't let curiosity get the best of you instead of choosing to eat the fruit? The theft situation is never good and causes unnecessary challenges. Glad everything improved. 20000 km, what an incredible accomplishment. Congrats -Thank you for taking us with you around the planet!
Prachtige video weer Niels dankjewel en ik kijk alweer uit naar de volgende!
Stay safe !!
Super
leuk om Khartoum weer te zien, bring back memories. Niels weer een geweldige video, good luck..
Dankjewel Walther, hopelijk zijn het goede memories :)
Yo Niels , so happy to see you enjoyed your Sahara desert cycling , i have done it twice!! in Jan and Feb ,tail wind and cool weather,Safe travels and happy Cycling ;-)
This adventure just gets better and better and the drone footage is stunning. Shame about your misfortune in Khartoum. I had my passport and money stolen too while I was trekking in Peru so I've got a good idea of the despair you must have felt at the time. I'm glad it all worked out in the end and that you were able to move on. Ethiopia is one of my top 5 bucket list countries, so I'm very much looking forward to seeing that video. Best wishes on the road 👍
Looking forward😁
Niel what an inspiring touring , take care always i will definitely follow your journey's Godspeed ❤💯
Excellent video, very professional. You are a brave young man and witnessing the best of human nature but also occasionally the worst. 95% of people are wonderful, the rest not so!! Stay safe and always choose the adventure!
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Glad you were able to continue after the loss of your valuables. Your journey is much more adventurous than all my journey in the USA and Asia. Luckily nobody tried to steal stuff from me. And embassies can be time consuming and nerve wrecking. Still the ordinary people are the same everywhere: friendly, welcoming and curious.
Hey Niels, started watching as I'm about to cycle to Norway. Such inspiring videos, thanks a lot! Enjoy your rides and stay safe out there!
Het zal ongetwijfeld zwaar zijn door de woestijn fietsen, maar wat een onvergetelijk avontuur moet het voor je zijn. Ik kijk er echt steeds naar uit om je filmpjes te zien, bijna rustgevend😊. Veilige kilometers Niels
Verry nice video of a nice journey ! Goodluck
And another nice video. Thank you very much for that. I'm so jealous of you. What a beautiful adventure. There aren't many young people imitating you. A journey has beautiful moments, but sometimes also setbacks. It's part of it and that's what makes a trip so special. Keep it up!
What an awesome experience given the hospitality of many Sudanese. Beautiful scenery, love the drone footage - especially of you on top of the pyramid of Meroe! You're right, not like Egypt. Sad about losing your bag and how long it took to get passport resolved. Geez. I'm really enjoying your journey from the start. Keep up the super great work! Take care.
Great camera work, Niels, as usual!
Please keep your security pack with passport and money under your shirt ALL the time!
And hey, beans are super food and VERY good for you!
Stay humble and on knees praying when needed!
God bless!
Kostya
Yeah I really liked the beans, but having them for breakfast, lunch, dinner, you sometimes wish for something else :)
absolutely EPIC!!!
Excellent 🤩
bad luck on the theft but good you have continued and reached your goal etc. nice one!! even when cycling (and camping) i always keep my passport / ccard / cash in my money belt on my body... its a minor discomfort for the hassle etc in case they get taken from me etc.
waiting impatiently :)
Mooi gefilmd weer Niels
oooo brother crazyyyyyy days , loved the videos
Nice one, good shots, very good editing, keep traveling! 👍
i think those were the undomesticated water melons
Super cycling vlogs
Amazing world tour
I love it
From srilaka 🇱🇰
echt heel vet weer man! love the videos.
Please make video about what equipment do you carry and how manage electricity, shelter, food and hygiene
Video soooo beautiful
How could u enter Sudan and other countries in 2021? Most countries still were closed for foreigners back then. Very impressive! :-)
WoW, man, je bent ongelofelijk , in alle goede opzichten.
EPIC!!!
Great sound track
Epic video again, bet that was fun climbing those mini pyramids.
Just found this channel , this is brilliant , stay safe . Also how is it traveling with the covid stuff , crossing borders etc ?
Wow, what an adventure! So sorry about your passport and money. No map at the beginning of this episode? I like to see where you are going.
🔥🖤
congratulations!! 20000 kms
Your a brave man cycling in that part of the world 🌎
It's not that danger!
5:10 Noooooo don't eat this, I don't know how to say it in English but that fruit the exact opposite of sweetness
why did you avoid the police? may you said it, but my english is ...
Wow. Could you not have cycled through the desert at night or very early in the morning and then rested/siesta during the middle of the day, then started riding again in the late afternoon/evening? Passport, credit cards, money whilst losing them to theft is a PITA, they can be replaced. Losing camera gear or hard drives with film footage of your trip on or indeed if you were injured in a violent robbery would have been a real disaster. Was it your handle bar bag that was stolen or similar bag? Still you got so see a side of Khartoum that you would not have otherwise have seen and you hooked up with the Sudanese Cycling Club.
Good luck in Ethiopia. I heard many accounts that the locals like to chuck stones at visitors. Nice.
It was like a small backpack that was stolen. Yeah, imagine my harddrive with all my footage stolen. We would never get to see this video!!
Where are u currently ??
Here's how I traveled by bike th-cam.com/video/UctbTpzIf-Q/w-d-xo.html 🤝