65... and back on the bike
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ม.ค. 2023
- A film about the beauty and simplicity of bike travel, seen from the perspective of a pilgrim soul, and set against the backdrop of a 32-day roundtrip on the bike from Antwerp (Belgium) into Germany and back (2.350km). Although following more or less the chronological order of the journey it's not a travel journal as such, but focuses more on the inner experience of being on the road and on the interesting encounters with people along the way.
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At first I really thought I’d have to “tough it out” after seeing how long it was, but somehow the music, pace and simplicity of it all drew me in. I thought that me being 65 would be the common ingredient, but it wasn’t in my case. I thought maybe having been a cyclist for the last 25 years would be the thread that binds me to this video, but it wasn’t. It was the message that there is no message, no sponsors, no “advice” or recommendations, no fill-in-the-blank, no high-tech over-reach. It was the embrace of the simplicity that kept me watching, and somehow absorbing it all. Wonderful.
Thank you Kevin ! 😊
Wow, that was old-school, fantastically old-school. And slow, also in the best way. The storytelling, the cycling, the attitude - slow. The whole movie says: Breathe and ride and enjoy your ride! And as a bonus: your self-made music. Great. Thanks a lot - et bon voyage 🙏
Thank you for your comment, Karsten, which captures exactly the message I intended to convey. You nailed it there!! 🙃
Indeed, good old silver school, the pace is great, slow go, focusing mostly on the present moment. It is very unique nowadays (mostly dopamine and fear driven societies).
I'm 84 and I'll never ride a bike again or take a trip anywhere but your Vlog makes me know how fortunate I've been and continue to be. Thank you.
🙏 Thank you
I'm 81 and my 7 year old grandson has gotten me back on the bike, and we travel our small city's alleyways, and roadways, and bike ways, always to a park and its playground, or to the town and its ice cream store, or to our friendly and generous community bike shop "The Pedal Factory." I hope to do a smallish bike packing journey. It would be great. This very personal journal of biking, camping, and meeting new friends is rich with the joy of the journey. Thank you. Keep riding! I intend to, as well. EF
@@drpulpit Thank you, Eric ! I hope I'll still be riding when I'll be your age. Respect! 🙏
@@drpulpit Have you heard of the S24O, or Sub 24hour Overnighter? You pack up in the afternoon, usually with friends but not always, ride to your camping spot, eat, chat, admire the night sky, sleep, get up in the morning, maybe have breakfast (or find it on the way), pack, and ride home.
I think you should buy an electric bike and keep on peddling!!!❤😊
Very lovely ride and super narrative! I'm 56 - started bike touring in my late thirties with my little dog. We rolled about 20,000 km together, wild camping everywhere we went. She died a year ago and I thought I'd never want to ride again without her perfect companionship, but the urge came back and it was too strong. I hopped on the old bike just before Christmas and did a little 5-day tour to see if it could still mean something to me. You are right; bike touring is addictive. It is a part of my life's fabric and necessary for evolving mindfulness and connection to all else. I will continue, as I hope you will too. Thank you for your story!
Thanks! Once you've known the full experience, the meaning of bike travel never goes away, does it? As you say it has become part of your life's fabric. So let's continue the journey! 😀
Like you I rode with my doggie. Early last summer was her last trip (she died at age 15). Now I try to get used to ride without doggie companion ...
I hope that y'all might someday find another canine companion. But they loved you, so I'm sure they'd want you to keep rolling on.
P.S. I couldn't bear it after our last dog (and hiking companion) died, and thought I couldn't go through it again. By the time I decided it was possible, it didn't seem fair to our elderly cats.
So I thought "after they pass on..." then a friend suggested we rescue a cat who desperately needed a home. Turns out she hated every other creature with fur: our remaining cat had scabs for a year, but they actually lie down each other now, so maybe... meanwhile, it's been more than a decade.
I'm so sorry about the loss of your canine companion. I have a Jack Russell and I can't imagine being without her. It crosses my mind every day. Kudos for picking yourself up and going on without your little friend.
Can't believe bike vlog narration can be this good. So beautifully written.
Thank you! That's why it's called a film and not a vlog 😊
Beautiful!!! As a bicycle tourist since 1983, I agree with all you said about bike touring. When crossing large open spaces across mountains, plains, and deserts, a bicycle tourist can feel the actual shape of the land as it makes a lasting impression on you. It is like making your own map, tucked away inside you. Hard to explain, but you develop a feel for what you have slowly crossed, and it stays with you for many years. Every once in a while those sweet visions from the front of your bike suddenly reappear. And that moment is worth the struggle against wind, rain, and cold. Great video, thank you.
Thank you Mike ! That's beautifully said and I agree completely. I might quote you in my next film... 😀
One of the nicest touring vedios I have ever seen. I am still riding at 67 but not as far as I once did. I have ptsd. I got back on my bike at 57 after considering giving up on life. I he bike has saved my life and gives me meaning. Your gentle kind demeanor the upbuilds and is appreciated. Please continue. Why not start a patron account. I would send some money to help you. Thanks, Mike from Michigan USA
Thank you Mike ! Keep on riding...
This was an inspirational story to watch. I am very thankful for you filming, editing and sharing this with us all. I hope we get to see more of you Eddy and your cycling adventures. TH-cam needs more content like this! Greetings from the UK 🇬🇧
Thank you!
what a nice philosophical man Pierre is, you mad a wonderful pilgrimage good luck and thanks for taking me with you
Beautifully done Eddy. I always found I was a better more relaxed person whilst travelling on my bike. I met lovely people, and was given shelter and food at the most random of places. My simple one man tent and basic needs, acceptance of wind, rain and sun all add up to making a better person.
Indeed so... Thank you 🙏
What a wonderful video! I'm a few years older than you and because of family responsibilities I'll probably never get to do what you just did. But when I'm on my bike I ride with the same joy! Unfortunately here in New Jersey we don't have the cycling paths you have in Europe and it gets tiresome dealing with cars but I still ride because that's when I'm happiest. Thank you again for such a great video!
Thanks Doug ! Continue to be happy on your bike ! 😊
Thank you so much for taking me on this adventure of yours. I have fond memories of my riding days. I started riding when I was a child where I rode to school every day. I miss it. I miss the freedom of setting your own pace and going where you want to go. Now with young kids and work I rarely have the freedom to do what I like. I look forward to the day when I'm free to be on my own and riding again. Your video gives me the courage to even contemplate such journey since it's been 25+ years since I rode regularly. When I lived in Taiwan, I remember skipping school to ride to the city for fun. Got in trouble with school and parents of course but the ride was what I remembered. When I moved to Texas, I would ride to my friend's house many miles away. I miss riding. I wish you good health and many happy/safe kilometers ahead. - Bothell, WA USA
Sometimes life presents us with different priorities for a while, doesn't it? I have known that as well in the past. But always it ended up somehow circling back to the bike. Might happen to you too. Maybe.... Thank you for watching...! 😊
A wonderous journey... I've just turned sixty-two and I haven't ridden much in the past ten years. I wondered if I still had it in me however your video is just what I needed. I have grandchildren that are riding now and I would love to share the road with them. Thank you so much for making this and sharing. Wonderful!
Thank you ! I think if you have had it in you it'll still be there, no matter your age. It's not the endurance of the body which makes a journey wonderous, it's the openness for discovering what's around the next bend and the willingness to surrender to a certain degree of adventure . So I'd say let your grandchildren take you in tow and enjoy..! 😊
Your friend, Pierre, is amazing. A man of great intellect, reflection and spirituality. The best kind of friend and a treasure to find.
Indeed he is. I couldn't have explained it all better than he did. 🙏
Make me happy to be alive and excited for what the future holds. Thank you for sharing this with us.
No worries, just be happy and follow your passion ! 😊Thanks for watching ! 👍
So good! I put myself looking at the world through your eyes at places I’ve always wanted to see. I am 66 so we share much in common in our stage of life and love for seeing the world by bike. As an American USAF serviceman I had a chance as a younger man to glimpse the beauty found in Germany, both of humanity and geography seen there. Now living in Alaska I find myself at a crossroads, looking for new ground. My love for cycling has taken me over mountain passes throughout the mountain west back in my 30s. Your video has inspired me to both look and go farther. Thanks so much!
Thank you Bob! Keep on riding!
Hey Bob, I'm almost 70, and bikepacked half of the GDMBR at a slow touring pace two years ago. Go for it! Happy trails!
Excellent video, I enjoy every minute of it. You are an inspiration for me at this time. Last week I dug my 1991 touring bike out of the cellar with a crazy idea that perhaps this 60+ old boy might be able to have a few more tours. It needs a lot of work, but hopefully this time next year I’ll be on the roads again. I look forward to hearing about your next adventure. And I wish for you as I do for myself that in 20 years time, God willing, we’ll still find ways of having little adventures. Stay safe.
Thank you James! And I hope you will make that 'crazy' idea of yours become reality, so we might meet somewhere on the road sometime in those 20 next years 😀
Howdy, yes! Get on your old bike and do some tours. Try Rail to Trail routes here in U.S.. I am almost 70, and crossed the U.S. twice since retiring. Also bikepacked half of the Great Divide (GDMBR) route two years ago. Go slow and easy. Make new memories. Happy trails!
Beautiful tour and beautifully narrated. So gentle and relaxed. An easy pace.
My last dog died three years ago and I thought I would get cycling, having dabbled through my adult life.
I’ve knocked out 2,500 miles on my ebike and a lot less on my non assisted bikes. I’ve learned to slow down and savour my bike, the weather, the people, and surroundings. Your sentiments are so true.
So, I’m just about to turn 68 and feel ready for my first small tour. Thank you. One of the very best videos. 🥳
Thank you, Paul !! Enjoy your tour and keep riding mate..! 😊
Glad I found this film! I'm a cyclist too (about the same age). Not considering myself a pilgrim, nor a tourist, just a cyclist. Pedaling the bicycle and camping, that's the way to see the fine details of the land. Always starting right from home now for six years I am still busy 'exploring' the Netherlands.
Goed bezig, Inge. Geniet ervan! 👍
I enjoyed watching your journey because there was a sense of serendipity. The way you narrated slowly was complementing the steady progression of the video being filmed which depicts symphony to people you met along the way and harmony with nature even in those stormy weather. You're right that everything passes: the pilgrim gains wisdom and experience from the journey, while tourist gains temporary relief and rejuvenation from their work and fast pace lifestyle. Well done.
Thank you ! 🙏
Wow! I felt the wisdom and experience of 65 years in every word, seasoned with perfect humor.
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Thank you for such a beautiful presentation of your journey. Simplicity and Sobriety says it all. I am also a long distance bicycle rider that finds the simple things in life are a breath of fresh air. Thanks again, remain awesome always, Steve
Thank you Steve! 🙏
Just what this old guy, 64, needed to watch.
In one month, I'll be leaving my wife behind and flying to Amsterdam from the U.S. My wife loves riding her bike, but this is a bit out of her comfort zone.
After enjoying the tulips and springtime in the Netherlands, I'm off on my bike on a solo, self supported bike tour to Switzerland. I'll be in Europe for 6 weeks, and it's all a bit overwhelming.
Your "laid back" approach and calming voice has put me at ease.
Thank you, Eddy. Be well.
Thanks bro ! Wishing you a super nice bike trip ! 👍
53 back on a bike after 15 yrs ! Got an electric to help break me in and just ordered a regular bike 😊..I hear and see even older biking and it's great..no better feeling than that freedom like a kid again😅 😅
Well done my friend! Keep on rolling and enjoying..! 😊👍
The sense of freedom will not come from just rushing from city to city or attraction to attraction with Instagram and Tiktok in mind. Your journey is an inspiring testimony to what matters. Simply great, a thousand thanks!
You nailed it there! Well said, Olli! Thank you!
The most beautiful story I have seen told in a long, long time. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and kindness.
Thanks mate! Glad you enjoyed it! 😊
What a beautiful journey - in several senses. Thank you. 👍🏼
Thanks!
Wow. I love this. I rode a bike everywhere in my younger years, with my cat secured in the basket on the back, and later with my toddler daughter in a child seat. Such freedom! Life got complicated, health declined and bike riding became too difficult. At the age of 63, and with my balance an issue, I am researching electric trikes. Looking forward to once again riding.
Thank you Diane. I hope you will find ways to enjoy that cherished freedom again ! 🙏
@@65andbackonthebike 😊I shall think of you as I pedal.
10 minutes into this video, I subscribed and gave it a thumbs up. This is exactly what I want to do. I'm 55 this year and planning to retire to start bike touring. Unlike you though, I've little experience in cycling (I'm still doing sanity check of my intention). And being based in South East Asia, touring by bicycle in this part of the world is going to be a very challenging adventure to say the least. I just hope that I have the strength and will like you. At least watching your video has given me hope. 😅
Thank you! And go for it! Might be not so laid back cycling as it is over here in Western Europe, but you will surely encounter some nice surprises along the way. Good luck!
Hi, I just did my first tour (at age 50) , and it was around Taiwan. I started with a supported tour, as I had no experience, but I loved it and would like to do more trips. I recommend Taiwan as a destination with a good bike culture. Good luck to you ❤
Back on a bike myself almost your age. Tour Cycling would be nice if I wasn't afraid of drivers .. good luck stay safe 😊
I loved your visit with Pierre. I wish I’d have known of him last summer when, at 70, I rode the Maas/Meuse bike route fro Maastricht to just west of Toul, FR. I was riding a loop from Aachen (where I live) via the Maas, Mosel, and Rhein then back to Aachen. An interesting evening with Pierre would’ve made the trip ever more interesting. I must’ve ridden right by him.
Yes, you 've ridden right by him indeed. He lives in Wépion just south of Namur.
This is one of those gems you find on TH-cam by accident , at the beginning of the video you know this already.
Thank you ! 😊
A lovely film! Being just a year older than you, I share your joy of getting on my bike and the freedom it brings. Here’s to many more miles on the bike.
Thank you Graham ! Let's go for it hey !
This was a magical journey. Thank you for taking me along. I enjoyed it tremendously!
Thanks for watching 😊
I rarely comment on TH-cam or watch content as long as yours…yet I was transfixed by your film. Beautifully done. I felt so relaxed watching your journey unfold and you had such a gentle way of telling your story. May the road continue to stretch out far before you.
Thank you very much for your rare comment then, Tanja ! You probably might be a person who uses words wisely 😊As an eternal pilgrim I'm thrilled to see the road indeed stretching out endlessly far before me.... 🤩🙏
...maybe it's the age - but what a beneficial report. Everything flows. No higher, faster, further...
oh yes - 66 years
what a great reminder of why we ride. SIMPLICITY SIMPLICITY!!!
Exactly, Tim ! Thanks for watching 😊
Thank you Eddy for this beautiful and inspiring film. You’ve convinced this frayed-around-the-edges 56 year old that maybe I’m not too old to pursue my dream of cycling from Nottingham to Cornwall one day! Cheers! 👍
Thank you Paul ! Go for it, young man ! 😉
Thank you so much for this documentary! I’ve watched many bike traveling films but this one really impressed me. Very honest, humble and full of wisdom we all can benefit from!
Thank you ! 🙏
Proof that life is about the journey, not the destination. Thank you for documenting this and sharing it.
My pleasure. Thanks for watching ! 😊
Thank you, I like it verry much! As a long distance hiker and bike-tourer I fully understand the term of pilgrimage. I am starting my next bike tour tomorrow and this viedeo came just in time to bring me in the right mood for travelling.
Thanks ! I wish you a splendid trip ! I'll be leaving myself in about 7 weeks time 😊
And, I say "Wow!" also. I never expected to enjoy a self-made bike video this much. Excellent essay on biking and life. I particularly love the conversation with Pierre and his thoughts on the world..
Thank you Jim ! Well, for an experiment I must say it has turned out way far beyond my own expectations as well... 😄
Thanks Eddy for this beautiful low pace footage and your storytelling.
I really enjoyed it.
Thank you...! 😊
What a lovely film of your journey, so refreshing.
At 80 I still cycle every day but don't tour anymore. I now take fixed centre holidays and explore the area by bike.
For me the bicycle ranks as one of man's greatest inventions and it has given me a lifetime of pleasure, even in the wind and rain.
Many thanks for sharing your trip and your thoughts.
Thank you, Colin. 🙏 I have great respect for people still cycling at 80! Hope I will be able to do the same when I get there... 😊
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Bicycle ranks as one of man's greatest inventions. Fab comment.
I agree completely, Noddy ! 😊
"they got no time to smell the flowers" that hit realllyy hard....as nowadays people always and like a must to rush into anything..and you as opposed to them, really slowin down and enjoying every single moment, the scent of a wood, morning first sunlight..i envy you my friend. Keep cycling, its inspiring. regards from Indonesia ☕
thank you brother ! 😊
I subscribed because this is the most simplest video I've seen from a bikepacker. Looking forward on your next video.
Thank you.
Wonderful thank You! At 58 years old you may have inspired me to return to cycling! I have always enjoyed cycling but recently felt I am getting old, your superb video has reignited a spark. Thank you and regards from Lincolnshire.😊
Thank you! I'd say: go for it young man! :-)
Эдди, когда ты ехал вдоль кукурузного поля, мне сразу вспомнился рассказ Стивена Кинга «Дети кукурузы». Жуть! Спасибо за доброе видео.
Спасибо ! 😊
@@65andbackonthebike Эдди, ты по профессии фотограф или художник? Композиция кадров профессиональная. Мне нравится смотреть- красиво и спокойно. Спасибо.
I'm not a professional photographer or filmmaker but I've always been interested in both. Now with all the modern technology I'm delighted that it has become accessible for everyone and I just love to put my time into creating something beautiful. Glad you enjoy it... 😊 👍
This is the essence and simplicitiy of bike travelling, not like those modern youtube clickbait posers and self performers! Fantastic storytelling and observing!
Thank you ! Doing my best to produce quality and essence. Anything less isn't worth the effort 😊
I cycled through Europe for 3 months in the early 80’s. I’m in my 60’s now. I hope I can do it again before I pass.
Thanks for this vid!
Enjoy your rides, Brent !
We almost didn't continue watching after the first few minutes because of the less snappy editing that's typical of modern day, fast-paced social media content. But as we sat on the couch under a heated blanket in our cozy living room in January here in Fake London... We held off... And found ourselves embracing the quietness and peacefulness of this little documentary.
Now I'm here typing this comment and I feel like I've been in a meditative trance for the last hour. Great video. Watched 'til the end :)
If you ever need technical assistance with edits, cameras, etc. reach out to me!
Thank you for your comment, Ben. And I'm glad you did enjoyed it in the end. Which from an experienced editor (as I can see from your website) I take as a big compliment. This documentary was in fact one big experiment, something I had never done before and had no experience in, apart from having made 2 short experimental videos which was a whole different thing. Also it has been created with amateuristic equipment as I don't have much money to spend on expensive material. The most expensive thing has been the GoPro 8 which I offered myself for my 65th birthday to be able to shoot worthwile footage while moving on the bike. And the film has been edited on Shotcut, a free app. So now I'm just blown away by the number of views it has accumulated in such a short time, and by the many super positive comments from people all over the world. Never would have thought it possible that I would be able to convey my message in the form of a documentary that apparently is well worth watching according to so many people! I must say I do like very much the whole process, also the editing, but at the same time I know there is still so much to learn about it. So any tips and tricks would be very much appreciated, or some specific things in the documentary that could easily be improved next time... If you have the time for it.... Thanks in advance. 😊
Eddy - did you attach the camera at chest level?
@@cyclemad-e I experimented with it as I went, so sometimes I did, but sometimes I also just held it in one hand while steering with the other, which allows for sideways movements as well.
What a great video! Soon to be 67 and I love biking, hiking and long distance swimming. Such a simple and beautiful journey. As I've gotten older, I love the slow pace of riding and taking the time enjoy all that it has to offer.I biked Germany, Austria and Switzerland last September and the things I remember most was the interactions with people a long the way. Trying to buy grapes and apples from different farmers who would not take my money but did take my handshake. Seeing people in their 80's riding E-bikes with big smiles on their faces saying hello as they pass me by. Please post more videos as you go. You have a gift that other people enjoy! God Bless from Northern California USA
Ha, so now you have seen both my films. Nice ! Thank you so much for your encouraging comment ! Yes, slow is beautiful, isn't it? And as you say, the interactions with people along the way is the thing one remembers best. And it's also what makes a film the most interesting in my opinion. That's why I include so many of them. Next trip will be in July/August, with another film following, so stay tuned, my friend ! 🙏👍
I loved this video as I loved the other one. Superb. I can't wait for the 67 year old video!
Thank you, RP ! And "67... AND SOMETHING..." definitely coming up next year ! 😀
Hello Eddy,
This is the first time I am watching 51-minute video non-stop on youtube.. This is just not a documentary but the way of life. The video making is perfectly depicting the way of life you are living.
Indeed it is. Thank you for watching the full 51 minutes! 🙏
Really nice of you to bring this to us. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing this lovely film,
thank you. i spent my prime years abroad, 85% of it in the netherlands, and cycling was part of daily life. I went back to philippines when i was 38 almost, an nd havent been back to Europe yet. But im preparing and hopin gin the next 5 years after my tour in my own country and southeast asia europe will be next. Thank yo for the inspiration and showing the what life should be, a SIMPLE one!. Bedankt en wel trusten!
You're welcome, Anthony. Enjoy your rides ! 🙏
Super interesting. I enjoy the narrative very much. 👍🏻 I can relate to many of the feelings you share 🤘🏻
Thanks Jo!
Thoroughly enjoyed that - wouldn’t be out of place as a prime time tv documentary. Thanks..
Wow, that's a big compliment! Thanks! 😃
Thank you Pilgrim 4 sharing your journey! 🙏🏻
Thanks for watching ! 😊
I watched the second video first and this one was as good or better. The local folks refilling your water bottles with a smile is heart warming.
Monday and Thursday are my long ride days at 35miles. At 76 I need recovery spin days. 🤪
I'll be following you best regards.
Thanks again, John Peter. Oh the overwhelmingly majority of people in any country are good people, always ready to help out if you only approach them with dignity and from a humble position that clearly shows peaceful intentions, which isn't difficult being on a bike 😊 Cheers brother, and see you next year for another film... 😀
What a delightful film ... thank you! As it happens I am 65 as well although I retired from a lifelong career 8 years ago. Three years ago I "rediscovered" bicycling and this has changed my life. It's winter in Canada now so I'm riding my bicycle virtually on Zwift but soon enough spring will come and I will be back out on the roads enjoying nature. The harpist at the end was a wonderful surprise because my mother was a classical harpist. I will think of you and your adventures Eddy this summer on my bicycle. Merci!! PS: Maybe you've heard this before but if I didn't know any better I'd say you were related to fellow traveler Michael Palin!! Good luck on your next adventure! 🚴♀🙂
I got a gravel bike during Covid @65. Last year I did the first 1,000 miles of the Tour Divide starting in Banff. Most incredible adventure for this aging athlete, really a profound sense of freedom. I too am a Zwifter in the winter. A bike really is the fountain of youth. Peace
Thank you brother! And no, nobody ever referred to Michael Palin. You're the first! 😃Enjoy your bike rides over there.. 👍
Must be nice.
I’m not going to get to retire probably.
I’m going to be writing fucking computer code till I drop.
Yes - This guy was inspiring. No fancy aerodynamic carbon fiber bike. His was a 30+ year old bike like mine and seemed to work just fine as he pedaled through that beautiful European countryside. As I watched him cycle, I thought he could pass for a much younger man. I'm thinking cycling is good for longevity. If not, cycling makes the quality of remaining days much better. I'm 66 and live West of Canada in Michigan. If the Winter continues as mild as it is, I may be able to pull the bike out of the shed any day now. Good guitar work too. I do hope things go better for @TesterAnimal1.🙂
What a joy to see your film and listen to your stories and thoughts. Thank you so much!
I will soon be 62 years old. In my twenties I pedaled through Colorado, Wyoming and South Dakota. Your beautiful, evocative record of your journey inspires me to get back on the bike. Thank you.
Never too late for it, Chris. Thanks for watching 😊
I am 65 too,...a big smiley, and God bless you .
An Apple a day...good ,fine.wisdom.
What a beautiful place to ride! And now what a beautiful video to watch during the times you’re recovering and planning the next journey. Bless you for sharing. We all need this in our lives, whether on a bike or just in our minds.
Thank you Belinda ! 🙏
Wunderbar! I've done some bike touring in the U.S., but it was no where near as enjoyable and filled with solitude and nature as yours. I'd say, you went on a journey. a pilgrimage through life and you just happened to be riding a bike. You really changed my idea of what a joyous and fulfilling experience traveling by bike can be when approached and done in such a mindful way. Thank you!
Apart from a means to satisfy my desire for freedom, I also use the bike as a tool to express my life phylosophy. I'm glad it has been inspiring for you. Thanks for watching ! 😊
inspiring to remember to always go slow enough to smell the flowers but fast enough to avoid the mosquitoes! Thank you Eddy!
That's right :-) Thanks!
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Thank you ! 😊
I love and agree with you & Pierre's definition of being pilgrims in life's journey. It's a wonderful metaphor, I especially enjoyed that part as well as meeting the rest of the people you saw. Looking forward to more in the series.
Thank you Warren ! More to come later this year 😊
As a 60+ yo cycling couple my wife and I really enjoyed your video. We even recognized several places we passed while's bicycle touring around Europe for the past 17 years or so.
Thank you for sharing✌🤙
Thank you George. 👍
Well aged 70 years and now looking to get back on two wheels with a motor attached as hills are not my forte, I watched your video with great interest and wondered maybe one day that could be me, except my homeland is Scotland and there are parts of it still to be acknowledged by me, both visually and by digital means. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching, brother ! 🙏 Enjoy the two wheel freedom with or without motor... 😊
Thank you, thank you, thank you for the inspiration...I truly needed that❤
You're very welcome, Joseph ! Thanks for watching. 😊
I was mesmerized by your video. So beautifully photographed and narrated. I found it as I am soon turning 60 and just got my first new bike in decades. What an inspiration for a simpler life. Bravo from North Carolina, USA
Thank you Tom. Enjoy that bike of yours..!! 😊
I really enjoyed this, Eddy. So glad you chose to film your journey. This is without doubt one of the best travel videos I've seen. I especially liked your chat with Pierre. Looking forward to your next one.
Thank you very much ! 😊
If you are thinking of making more videos, please do!!!!! I had many new ideas spring into mind through watching your film...thank you much
Thank you ! More to come indeed later this year 😊
Thank you very much for reminding me about simplicity Eddy.
Welcome ! More of it to come later this year.. 😊
Well done. Thoroughly enjoyed this video. As an older cycler myself, i share many of your attitudes and philosophies of bike travel. To be away from the urban chaos and unplugged from the world is such a treat. Life from a bike is such a simpler life. Take care, stay safe. ... Ciao
Thank you Steve 😊
A very enjoyable video! 👍👍I used to cycle around the Highlands and islands of Scotland and Orkney and Shetland, so I can relate to much of what you said, I'm now 67, but I still have my bike and touring kit.
Thank you Laurence! 😊
A window into a wonderful world. Thank you for sharing your story.
My pleasure, Toby. Thanks ! 😊
I totally and thoroughly enjoyed this video. Loved every aspect of how you brought out the more simple aspects of life and people that we so often pass by. Thank you!
My pleasure. Glad you enjoyed it, brother ! 😊
Thanks Eddy. I loved your personal story and the adventure of it. Reminded me of many similar travels. Cycling puts us in touch with real things and is one of the pleasures of the slow nomadic life without too much planning and clock watching. It's been a pleasure for me watching your patient and peaceful journey. carpe diem et bon voyage mon ami.
Well said, Brian! Thank you!
This has been such a great story and not just another touring video. You did such a wonderful job of conveying your ethics and I appreciate your effort. Thank you for sharing your history and adventure.✌
Thanks bro!
simple, beautiful, peaceful, life at its best.
🌲🚴🌳🚴♂🌴🚴☘🚴♂🌼🚴🌻🚴♂
Thank you ! 😊
Simply brilliant. I myself am 66 plus, from Calcutta, India and hv taken up cycling recently, after 40 years and intend to do some bike packing soon. Was glad to find a video by someone my age. Truly inspiring and so well n simply told. I have learnt a lot from you, sir. 1st Feb, '23.
Thank you ! 🙏
Thank you, Eddy - clearly, this video is the result of a lot of work. I loved it! Your words of wisdom at the very end are comforting.
Thank you! 🙏
This has been one of the best bike videos I have found and I am glad to subscribe. It evoked in me many good feelings and emotions sharing the time to view it and it is a very refreshing feeling to the soul that brings tears of happiness. Thank you for a memorable timeshare. 🙏🙏🚴♀🚴♀
Thank you, Luigi!
Thank you for your beautiful and reflective view of the cycle tourist! My husband and I are passionate cycle tourists and would love to spread the joys of cycle touring and the deeper experiences it brings. We watched this video together last night and really enjoyed your composition, thoughts and music during your journey!
Thank you Liesy and Sean ! Enjoy your travels ! 😊
That was beautiful Eddy. Now you've made me start searching for touring bikes for sale. Please make more videos, you have a natural talent.
Thanks Ian ! Planning for another film sometime after my coming summer trip. Stay tuned, and enjoy those future rides... 😊
40 years ago it was also my way to travel. Now, at 61 years I shall hope to do it again. Thank you for inspiration. Greetings from South of Jutland, Denmark
Thank you, Anders! And go for it!
Inspirational!
Looking forward for the next pilgrims video....
Like a some others, I was a bit apprehensive going into this, but, wow, am I glad I watched. I love the pacing, simplicity, and the interactions you had. Please make more!
Thank you, Ron! 😊
Dankjewel Pierre voor deze geweldige reportage en de vele wijze gedachten die je meedeelt met ons!
You are really my inspiration, thank you for sharing your life story.
Thank you for a wonderful movie, I was completely happy when I sat and watched it. I have a bike and all the equipment ready, I enjoy 2-3 day trips in my local area and look forward to following your example. when I become a pensioner in 9 months.
Thanks, Dan ! Happy planning and enjoy your future rides ! 👍
Inspiring simplicity of simply enjoying the life the way You choose. Thank You for sharing it. 🥰
What a lovely video, I really enjoyed it, your wealth of cycling experience and humanity shone through and you narration was perfect. As a 66 year old wanting to get back into cycling after a long period not even turning a wheel, I find you video inspiring. So one day I hope to pass you on your travels around Europe. All the Best, Big Dave Scotland
Hey Big Dave from Scotland, thanks for your nice comment, man! And go for it! Take it easy and you won't regret. 👍
I can recommend getting an e-bike as we did, to restart your bicycle life again after 8 yrs of not cycling - until your fitness returns
@@cyclemad-e My old bike has to do I'm afraid as I don't have the budget for an e-bike, but I'm glad you have got back into cycling, which ever way is possible.😁
I thoroughly enjoyed watching this video. I'm a cyclist in my early 60's and most of my bike riding is urban cycling but occasionally I get away from the city streets and out on the country roads. This is when I enjoy cycling the most. Your documented journey has made me motivated to try and do some "pilgrim" cycling before I get too much older. Cheers.
Go for it! And thank you!
Simply beautiful.
Thanks again, Andy ! 😊👍
Thanks Eddy, much respect and love from Fullerton, California.