In The Moment | Bikepacking 1100kms across New Zealand (Kōpiko Aotearoa)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.ย. 2024
- In February 2021, I took part in a self-supported brevet event riding the Kōpiko Aotearoa - a newly created 1,100km bikepacking route across the North Island of New Zealand. This is a summary of my experience and a love letter to bike travel, more generally.
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Thanks to the Kennett brothers, for establishing such a dope ride and brevet event, and to the many locals and other bikepackers that made this ride so special. Hopefully see you out there on another trail, somewhere.
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Never enough of that nonsense, thank you for a beautiful travelogue in the most beautiful land on earth.
Everything about this film is flawless. This is sort of storytelling that keeps us coming back to TH-cam. Fantastic work Greg... Truly
Cheers pal. That's very kind of you to say. Great content too - new sub!
I live my dream of riding New Zealand vicariously through this video. Incredible. Emotional. Epic.
I’ve just found this video because I was searching for stuff on bike packing, and, dude, I just want to say one thing………….this is hands down the best video I’ve seen for years on TH-cam. Everything is spot on perfection. I only hope that Grant kept the good name of Grant’s everywhere by being a decent companion 😂😂. Just keep on being amazing. Regards Grant
Three of my most favorite things combined: bikepacking, New Zealand, and beautiful storytelling. Simply WOW!
Cheers buddy! Glad you enjoyed it
thanks Greg for that inspiration. I've been away from home for 28 years and very homesick. That was a beautiful love letter to Aotearoa.
Awh thanks :) hope that brought back some nice nostalgia for you. And hope you can make it back soon for a visit
Dude, you created a masterpiece. The edit, the ride, the atmosphere. Really well done. I enjoyed every second of it. Cheers!
Agreed, this is absolutely beautiful! I dropped Grant and his riding buddy Graham (who sadly had to pull out) at Cape Egmont, so it's fantastic to see what they saw, and so we'll put together. Thanks Greg!
Thanks Jaz, much appreciated 😊 glad you enjoyed it!
@@bren38a cheers pal. Kudos to you for helping out Grant and Graham!
Greg, well done! Thanks for taking us along on your magnificent ride. Thoughly enjoyable. Dogs, cows, mud and all.
Such a well done video! Needs more than the 13,000 views it has!!!! So many outdoor adventurers are missing out on you Greg!
I love how you create this video. The transition, the music and the story behind. It is created and produced well, hoping to see more of this in your channel. Kudos to you Greg, job well done! 👍💯
What a beautiful film. Thank you for letting us join you Greg.
Great job. Thanks for sharing
Great film. Inspiring stuff..
Incredible! Clearly the best bikepacking film I've watch on youtube. I love your attitude and the way you approach the problems you had to go through. Thanks for this absolute masterpiece!
Awesome trip!
What a fantastic video and trip! I thoroughly enjoyed watching your inspirational journey. Well done!
Beautiful film...
Cheers Andrew!
Thanks for the video!!!🚴
Awesome ! Brings good memories of the route!
Thanks Alex. It sure is a wonderful ride 😊
Beautiful documentary of your trip! Reaffirms my desire to do a NZ tour in the next 4 yrs. Thanks for the love you put into this!
Thanks Denise! You should 100% do it earlier than that haha (covid permitting)
@@GregEdwardss I wish, I have several other trips that are gonna eat my budget before then.
Fantastic movie, love that shit. Keep it up!
I've always wanted to ride New Zealand. Nice work and an incredible ride!
Pretty perfect place for gravel/bikepacking adventures! Come visit when you can :)
Really a beautiful movie you did here mate
Cheers buddy :)
Great visuals. Good story telling. Fantastic soundtrack. Enjoyable pacing. Thank you for sharing this journey with all of us!
Thank you Bo!
I just entered for 2022, this serves as even more motivation and builds the excitement. Great vid, thanks for sharing.
Awesome Jason! You're gonna love it. Thanks for the kind words.
Such a amazing video... I miss the journey with my bike after watch this. Great music and view, good job. You are incredbile person. See you on the road :)
Just finished watching this and it reminded me of my trip to NZ back in 2019, in South Island cruising through the TA route. You've captured my exact experience- the emotions, the fatigue and the wonder of each day through the beautiful country, the friendly dogs, the helpful strangers, the fellow cyclists. I loved it, what a beautiful film!
Thank you 😊 glad you enjoyed it. Hopefully brought bck some good memories of NZ
@@GregEdwardss definitey did!
I ve been around the North and the South Island of NZ...The trip was roughly 11 000km...I cycled around Australia as well wish was over 17 000km !! At this very moment I am busy with a 4 000km trip in Western Australia....
Thanks for reminding me of the pleasures and beauty of NZ and cycle touring
Great footage.
My pleasure! You're right it is a beautiful thing indeed
Why doesn’t this have 1 Million views? Wheres the TH-cam Aalgorythm when you need it 🤦🏻♂️ What an awesome movie mate. Definetly keep them comming ✌🏻
Cheers Levin :) Glad you enjoyed it. More vids to come
Such a great, stylish film. Really like the subtle narration. Really enjoyed it.
Thanks Jamie :)
Super fun watching your adventure. Great vid. Sweet editing and music too. Thanks!!
Thanks for the kind words Matt :)
Absolutely love this film! Look forward to more content ✨
brooo, this is perfecf everything is great! the view, the soundtrack, the words everything man! glad to see this!
Thanks for the kind words pal. I'm glad you enjoyed it :)
An absolute gem of a film, Greg! Made me feel good and calm
Thank you kitty 😺 ❤
One more follower from Brazil. Amazing adventure, congrats!
Cheers buddy!
Love love the soundtrack! Inspiring film, Greg!
Thanks Garrick :) appreciate it
I sit in a town called Menzies in Western Australia...the town has 108 inhabitans...the weather turned to custard...thats fine...every minute that passes is a minute closer for me to be on my bike again...I ve done just over 1 000km of my 4 000km adventure...wish me luck !!
Most of my stuff is wet...the sun is out...lets hope it dry....I wanna be on the road tomorrow....
That sounds like quite an adventure John! Stay safe out there and enjoy :)
Thank you for this! Should try Tour Aotearoa
Thanks for another cracker!
Awesome film, making want to bikepack right now
Cheers!
This is a wonderful video.very well done.
Nice work. I'm heading off to ride around east cape next week! Expecting rain... hmmm... maybe a flaw in my winter touring plans... Thanks for the excellent taste of Kopiko.
Cheers Mark! Enjoy your ride pal...rain or not it's always a joy to be out on the bike exploring
What a spectacular trip and even more incredible film. Great work Greg!
Thanks for the kinds words, Adam :)
@@GregEdwardss What was your filming setup like for this trip?
@@adamstevensvisuals I use a panasonic camera and have a lil tripod. I've learnt that you need to have the camera accessible if you ever want to use it so carry a bum bag or similar.
@@GregEdwardss Yeah I could definitely see the value in having it handy like that. Cool man, appreciate that a lot! I'm guessing you use the GH4 or 5 by the look of it?
@@adamstevensvisuals Nah, I'm still uing my G85 from like 2016 haha. Such a good cam for the money
Great video. Every ride is a good ride..
Damn straight!
Great video buddy!! loved every bit of it 👍👍
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Kamal :) glad you enjoyed it pal
Great work putting this all together
Thanks Chris. Awesome vids too pal. New subscriber 👍
Dreamy!
Great film - although at about the 5 minute mark you point out Mt Taranaki, when I'm pretty sure it is actually Mt Ruapehu with Ngaruahoe to it's left (Mt Doom). I think Mt Taranaki is behind you!
Watched your film after I did kopiko over new years... @22:06 is that the Manhgakino swing bridge? It's degraded since then, tracks overgrown and Simon Kennet said it wasnt on 2022 route ;-) loved movie/music
Love the story and the out takes 👌🏼
Cheers Mark :) had a good laugh with the end clips
@@GregEdwardss the 💩 was hilarious 🤣
This slaps. Love. 🔥
Cheers Dennis
Yes, absolutely fabulous video!
Well done! I guess you chose to make it fairly dark and high contrast? Some parts were hard to see (on my phone).
Thanks for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it :) thanks for the feedback on the colour.
Wow. Inspiring. Nice bike too.
Cheers Daniel :)
People constantly ask my why ???? The best answer I can think of is...Because I can !!
Amazing bro!
Cheers!
Hey 👋,
Thanks for the film 🎥
Wanted to ask you something, is it very hilly in New Zealand? I am thinking to visit this country, I have a gravel bike and only one chainring in front ( 40 T), I thought maybe to put 36 T
Overall, yes it's very hilly here. But depends where you're cycling. I think you'll have a better time with the 36t ring, particularly if you're loaded up with gear. Enjoy the touring!
@@GregEdwardss thanks for reply 😉👍
Beautiful film and storytelling, congratulations on an incredible adventure. I have to ask, what Surly model is this? I can't figure it out, drop bars? Looks great.
Great film mate, shame we couldn’t have intersected more on our trips. I did chuckle when I heard you had carried your bike up to the lighthouse. TA next year?
Cheers bud :) I'm sure I'll see you boys on another brevet somewhere! I'm thinking GSB or Tuatara
Try riding through Wales in England!
nice view. I'm waiting for a long trip to Indonesia, bro, and I also subscribe to this channel
Cheers pal. Hope you make it to Indonesia :)
What's the song of minute 2.40? It appears is not any of the ones in the description
How much did the going back to grab your camera add on your trip
That was really great. Love your style. I'm guessing your happy with the surly midnight special??
Cheers Andrew. Yeh, love the Surly. Only thing I'd really change is the fork.
Hey Greg,
You didn't have issue with the covid or doing quarantine ?
What did they ask you the agent at the border ?
Thank u
Great film and very inspiring. How did you find your tire choice for the mix of gravel and sealed roads? Would you get away with something more slick or do you need a bit of knobby tread for sections like the Timber trail? Want to do this.
The mezcals were pretty much perfect. Never used them before but they were great. You could defs use something more slick. I think the bigger factor is width. 2.1s would work great.
Hi Greg, awesome film. You should really have submitted this to the NZMFF! Hey what camera are you rocking, the color profile looks like a Sony something?
Thanks for the kind words Andy - i might submit one in the future! I'm still rocking my Panasonic G85. Good value cam
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Glad I started a week later.. if anything it was too hot for me :-)
You missed some serious cold too...never experienced it that far north and at that time of year!
Hi there what tyres did you use and width please? Great video well done.
They're vittoria mezcals 2.2's, Ryan. Highly recommended
@@GregEdwardss thanks mate. Are they on a 650B set? I've got the same bike so wondering what will fit in 700C.
@@ryanhealey7987 yup. 650b
Please add subtitles to your videos. Your sound changes and subtitles would help a lot
Awesome vid mate, what gearing are you using?
Cheers pal. I'm running 11-50 with a 40t at the front
@@GregEdwardss is that Sram or GRX?
@@Southnz sram nx eagle. Suntour cassette
Boy, I don’t want to watch this.. I might quit my job and go bike packing by the end of it.
I thought there was no band in the world that could be worse than U2, and along comes 'flagship'