Tomorrow I turn 75. I need hip and back surgeries , Dr's say. But, I still want to tour. Went across Canada 50 years ago. Eastern France 6 years ago, following the path of my grandfather in WWI. But, every day I ride is part of the Odyssey of life. Every flower I smell, every hill I climb, every wave as I pass by, every smile I share - that is being alive .
Marc smiled through the entire interview, which says a lot. The message that good people are everywhere is priceless. "Wars are young people killing other young people who don't know each other on behalf of old men who do." The people are beautiful - the leaders, not so much.
When you mentioned "exposure" in the intro, I was like, "but this looks nice, what exposure is she talking about" because I was expecting the interview to take place at the same place. Then I got it. But forget the exposure, enjoyed the video and Mark's kurdistan story very well. Kudos to both of you ❤
Nice one Mike. I'm nearly 53....still feel like I'm 25. Hoping to early retire in 2 years and cycle / hike and scooter round the world. Perhaps I could do it earlier if I rented my house too.... Best wishes. Sheffield England
Really good interview! Mark seems like a genuinely great guy and his joy for bikepacking and genereally for life is really inspiring! Thanks a lot for sharing :)
Hi! I have had a touring bike for 14 years. I don't drive, so I rode everywhere in London, and I was a self-employed gardener, so I carried my gear in pannier bags. I have been going on one day cycle journeys for years, until recently. Injuries to both knees and a torn calf have kind of ruined things recently. But I have never really toured!😱😱😱I'm getting over injuries now and building up fitness to get ready for first tour!😊😊😊
It's a pleasure to listen to your and someone else's stories. They make me dream and feel the mood and the life that you an others guys live during your experiences on the bike around the world. Inspirational. Brava!
I'm impressed with your first interview! The hardest part is often not interrupting the person in an awkward way, although sometimes you have to cut their response short. I found his testimony touching and so revealing! Beautiful encounter ! As for the story of the chain pin, it's beyond me because I have a belt = No noise, no grease, no breakdowns, no heavy equipment but above all, incredible longevity (approx. the life of 5 chains!). For the rest, personally, a large Tipi tent because it sets up in the blink of an eye and I can sleep with my bike in it next to me. Good luck to you^^ Have a good hike and go ahead for the interviews^^
O you are a great anchor, keep it up. background could have been more interesting and rightly composed and exposed, love you and looking forwarding to seeing your next adventure. 👋👍
This was great! Having a few interviews along the way seems like a wonderful way to get to know fellow travelers. After a long tour this summer I've been taking short ones lately just to keep moving and meeting new people. Thanks for all your shared experiences!
Do did very well with your interview and questions! I enjoyed this video very much and agreed with what he said as I left the US for three years of going from place to place with no home to go back to. I was 69 and walked everywhere when I arrived at the next place where I stayed for one month. I learned so very much about myself and met a many good people. Traveling away from your own country and not as a tourist is a perfect way to move away from what you are familiar with and into new ways of being in the world. I just subscribed to your channel and am glad you appeared in n my feed!
hi Cheerio, the exposure? I didn't even notice it. I liked the interview. Personally I would like more anecdotes about mechanical failures and equipment at large. about travelling, after two months' riding I get a bit bored and want to be at home but perhaps I will make an exception with a round the world travel. way to go. ferruccio from Venice, Italy
love u're new idea for this intervieuws. It's true that u forget what it is too live when living inside busy europ. ''not knowing u're neigbors''. I do feel like we are starting to live like the do in New york or LA. Love it hen i hear people in their 20's that already have more sense in their head then some of the 50-60 year olds rushing life in europ.
Good interview. Wise words from Mark. Getting started is half the way. I am still making excuses just to start even to go a one-nighter. But starting is a discussion that has to take place between me, myself and I. Thanks for sharing your story.
This interview as a whole sums up the real idea behind travel (by bike or any other means). Expanding the Horizons as an individual, building your own mind and experiencing own feelings at first hand 👌😌🧿 Su gibi akarak = Running like water. Thanks for the honest reflections!
Gee whiz i really enjoyed this kind of content.. really hope to see you interview a lot more people on you journey s Cheerio..thanks for sharing and g'day from Australia 👍
Mal wieder ein ganz klasse Beitrag von Dir. Gratuation, kann ich da nur sagen. Ich werde gerne einen Empfehlung zum anschauen weiter reichen. Ansonsten viel Glück und imme rgenug Luft auf der Kette. ;-)
I wish this interview were longer! I loved it! My 'excuse' is being a woman and on one hand I would like to travel alone (I hate the idea of having to rely on a man for protection), but on the other I am scared of what can happen to me...
Hey hey! Well, for a first interview it was really not bad! I really liked it and laughed, really exciting! We (I think I'm not the only one to see it) see you evolve so much throughout your adventure! Keep it up, it’s great! Take care of yourself, have fun but above all, be careful on the road =) As they say in France, “Prudence is mother of safety”. A french touch Hey hey! Eh beh, pour une première interview c'était vraiment pas mal! J'ai beaucoup aimé et rigolé, vraiment passionnant! On (je pense ne pas être le seul à le voir) te voit tellement évoluer au fil de ton aventure! Continu comme ca c'est top! Prenez soin de vous, amusez vous bien mais surtout, Prudence sur la route =) Comme on dit en France, "Prudence est mère de sureté".
Eine sehr spannende Story, die Marc erzählte. Hab ich nicht gut genug aufgepasst? Was geschah mit den zwei Jungs die das Handy mitnahmen? Fragen über Fragen. Sein Fazit war sehr weise. Losfahren ist die halbe Reise und wir müssen lernen zu teilen. Wie wahr !!! ❤❤
Ich weiß dass die zwei ins Gefängnis mussten. Aber ich kann nicht sagen wie lange. Im Irak hat der Bestohlene auch ein Wort mitzureden und ich habe mich gnädig geäußert, da sie jung waren. Ich hoffe sie haben aus ihren Fehlern gelernt
Great interview! Very natural for you both. Question for you, What bicycle are you riding now and how do you like it compared to your prior carbon bike? Thanks, Doug
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Tomorrow I turn 75. I need hip and back surgeries , Dr's say. But, I still want to tour. Went across Canada 50 years ago. Eastern France 6 years ago, following the path of my grandfather in WWI. But, every day I ride is part of the Odyssey of life. Every flower I smell, every hill I climb, every wave as I pass by, every smile I share - that is being alive .
Thank you, I like this interview format 👍
Marc smiled through the entire interview, which says a lot. The message that good people are everywhere is priceless. "Wars are young people killing other young people who don't know each other on behalf of old men who do." The people are beautiful - the leaders, not so much.
When you mentioned "exposure" in the intro, I was like, "but this looks nice, what exposure is she talking about" because I was expecting the interview to take place at the same place. Then I got it. But forget the exposure, enjoyed the video and Mark's kurdistan story very well. Kudos to both of you ❤
Haha yeah it’s really bad actually but as I said, I am still learning and this video is more like a podcast. Thanks for your comment!
I enjoyed your "I am Nomad" episode with Marc. I look forward to seeing more.
Danke!
Ooh Merci:)) Kaffe heute geht auf dich!
I like the new format of interviewing fellow travelers.
Good job on your first interview 👍
Cheers🤗🚴♀️
Du bist noch so jung, und trotzdem scheinst du sehr in dir zu ruhen...das finde ich wirklich toll!
Mach weiter so!
Great interview! Looking forward to the next one
… and hmmm, I should likely overcome my excuses not to start (longer) bike travels
Thanks for sharing and to Mark.
I'm 50 years old, and next year i'll rent my house and will start a bike tour and work as a nomad.
Nice one Mike. I'm nearly 53....still feel like I'm 25. Hoping to early retire in 2 years and cycle / hike and scooter round the world. Perhaps I could do it earlier if I rented my house too.... Best wishes. Sheffield England
Outstanding video!..thanks for sharing this with us!…😎
Really good interview! Mark seems like a genuinely great guy and his joy for bikepacking and genereally for life is really inspiring! Thanks a lot for sharing :)
Very impressive story. Thanks for your efforts
Love it! More interviews please 🎉
Hi! I have had a touring bike for 14 years. I don't drive, so I rode everywhere in London, and I was a self-employed gardener, so I carried my gear in pannier bags. I have been going on one day cycle journeys for years, until recently. Injuries to both knees and a torn calf have kind of ruined things recently. But I have never really toured!😱😱😱I'm getting over injuries now and building up fitness to get ready for first tour!😊😊😊
One of your best videos! Really enjoyed it, keep this path, we’d love to see many more of these! Good luck on your journey! 🙂👋🏻
Good interview. Looking forward to all the interviews to come as you meet other travelers. Like your questions.
What a great story!
It's a pleasure to listen to your and someone else's stories. They make me dream and feel the mood and the life that you an others guys live during your experiences on the bike around the world. Inspirational. Brava!
I'm impressed with your first interview! The hardest part is often not interrupting the person in an awkward way, although sometimes you have to cut their response short. I found his testimony touching and so revealing! Beautiful encounter ! As for the story of the chain pin, it's beyond me because I have a belt = No noise, no grease, no breakdowns, no heavy equipment but above all, incredible longevity (approx. the life of 5 chains!). For the rest, personally, a large Tipi tent because it sets up in the blink of an eye and I can sleep with my bike in it next to me. Good luck to you^^ Have a good hike and go ahead for the interviews^^
Hi, would you share which bike brand you have, I’m interested in a bike with a belt.
O you are a great anchor, keep it up. background could have been more interesting and rightly composed and exposed, love you and looking forwarding to seeing your next adventure. 👋👍
This was great! Having a few interviews along the way seems like a wonderful way to get to know fellow travelers. After a long tour this summer I've been taking short ones lately just to keep moving and meeting new people. Thanks for all your shared experiences!
Thank you for the interview. It’s good to know that there are people who are willing to help and generous.
WWWaaoouuhhhh this vidéo is wonderfulllllllllllll. Thanks very much and long life for you and every one on bike !
Do did very well with your interview and questions! I enjoyed this video very much and agreed with what he said as I left the US for three years of going from place to place with no home to go back to. I was 69 and walked everywhere when I arrived at the next place where I stayed for one month. I learned so very much about myself and met a many good people. Traveling away from your own country and not as a tourist is a perfect way to move away from what you are familiar with and into new ways of being in the world. I just subscribed to your channel and am glad you appeared in n my feed!
Really enjoyed this video it’s a great idea. Getting back to just basic living with non of the stresses of modern times. Keep safe 🚴🏽♀️👍
A great interview Lara
hi Cheerio, the exposure? I didn't even notice it. I liked the interview. Personally I would like more anecdotes about mechanical failures and equipment at large.
about travelling, after two months' riding I get a bit bored and want to be at home but perhaps I will make an exception with a round the world travel.
way to go.
ferruccio from Venice, Italy
Awesome first guest!
What a very nice interview. I hope there will be many more. Thanks !!
there are good people everywhere … great message
My goal is: This December, 2023 one week traveling with my bycicle, solo. Good job guy, good job Cheerio.
You did wonderfully. I loved this. Yes. I’m going to start with short trips. Weekends then weeks then…
love u're new idea for this intervieuws. It's true that u forget what it is too live when living inside busy europ. ''not knowing u're neigbors''. I do feel like we are starting to live like the do in New york or LA. Love it hen i hear people in their 20's that already have more sense in their head then some of the 50-60 year olds rushing life in europ.
Very thoughtful questions,great interview
Good interview. Wise words from Mark. Getting started is half the way. I am still making excuses just to start even to go a one-nighter. But starting is a discussion that has to take place between me, myself and I. Thanks for sharing your story.
Fantastic conversation and experience sharing. Thank.
Thank you :)
Safe biking in your journey!!
Interesting interview! And well made. It’s allways good to listen to people who have a story to tell. I‘d be looking foreward to a next one.
This interview as a whole sums up the real idea behind travel (by bike or any other means). Expanding the Horizons as an individual, building your own mind and experiencing own feelings at first hand 👌😌🧿
Su gibi akarak = Running like water.
Thanks for the honest reflections!
Absolutely Brilliant Cherio! Looking forward to more!
Gee whiz i really enjoyed this kind of content.. really hope to see you interview a lot more people on you journey s Cheerio..thanks for sharing and g'day from Australia 👍
Well done great story.
Thank you, it is refreshing to hear these stories, and I look forward to more of them. Well done interview.
Great vid thanks really interesting thanks :) and in English great job
Great video and a good format 😀
Thanks!
Thanks to you!!
Great video Lara keep them coming
Mal wieder ein ganz klasse Beitrag von Dir. Gratuation, kann ich da nur sagen. Ich werde gerne einen Empfehlung zum anschauen weiter reichen. Ansonsten viel Glück und imme rgenug Luft auf der Kette. ;-)
I wish this interview were longer! I loved it! My 'excuse' is being a woman and on one hand I would like to travel alone (I hate the idea of having to rely on a man for protection), but on the other I am scared of what can happen to me...
Great interview you did a good job,great story,very motivating!😊
You did this very good and the most important it was natural…👏✌️
Greetings from Greece peace bicycle and love ❤
Hey hey! Well, for a first interview it was really not bad! I really liked it and laughed, really exciting!
We (I think I'm not the only one to see it) see you evolve so much throughout your adventure! Keep it up, it’s great!
Take care of yourself, have fun but above all, be careful on the road =)
As they say in France, “Prudence is mother of safety”.
A french touch
Hey hey! Eh beh, pour une première interview c'était vraiment pas mal! J'ai beaucoup aimé et rigolé, vraiment passionnant!
On (je pense ne pas être le seul à le voir) te voit tellement évoluer au fil de ton aventure! Continu comme ca c'est top!
Prenez soin de vous, amusez vous bien mais surtout, Prudence sur la route =)
Comme on dit en France, "Prudence est mère de sureté".
Very nice, thanks.😊
Would love to watch more interviews with aleatory travelers from aleatory parts of the world :).
Yes starting in the most important
Follow your dreams💪🏻👍🏻
Awesome thanks 👍👍👍👍
Nice interview thanks. I will start cycle form Denmark in April 2024 to finde the EV6 in France and cycle for 4 1/2 months. Just get going 🚴🏻♀️🤪😍
Oh lala that sounds awesome!! Have fun & keep the pedals spinning :)))
Eine sehr spannende Story, die Marc erzählte. Hab ich nicht gut genug aufgepasst? Was geschah mit den zwei Jungs die das Handy mitnahmen? Fragen über Fragen. Sein Fazit war sehr weise. Losfahren ist die halbe Reise und wir müssen lernen zu teilen. Wie wahr !!! ❤❤
Ich weiß dass die zwei ins Gefängnis mussten. Aber ich kann nicht sagen wie lange. Im Irak hat der Bestohlene auch ein Wort mitzureden und ich habe mich gnädig geäußert, da sie jung waren. Ich hoffe sie haben aus ihren Fehlern gelernt
Great interview! Very natural for you both. Question for you, What bicycle are you riding now and how do you like it compared to your prior carbon bike?
Thanks, Doug
Super talk...
They’re not always excuses. It’s just because we don’t know how to overcome those hurdles. 😔
Go ahead
What’re you using for navigation, maple, route finding, cycle comp etc?
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hi,nice content. ive notice you slim a little..its look good on you😊 i hope im not offended you..✌️ enjoy youre journey❤
Danke!
Hui danke dir!
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