Cycling the highest road in the world on a tandem bicycle

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  • Just two Aussies who decided to cycle the Leh-Manali Highway in India on their honeymoon.

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  • @trends2morrow107
    @trends2morrow107 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    One life time is not enough to see ten percent India and its forests, mountains, rivers, lakes , forts, palaces, Temples, gardens Water falls, 'dances, music AND FOOD

  • @redrocker1055
    @redrocker1055 8 ปีที่แล้ว +109

    Nothing says love like "hey, stare at my back for 10,000km."

    • @theflyingcyclists
      @theflyingcyclists  8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      +wahwah1013 ahahah!

    • @truckertom3323
      @truckertom3323 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      and,"Fire in the hole"

    • @theflyingcyclists
      @theflyingcyclists  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      LOL! :)

    • @littlegoobie
      @littlegoobie 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      but the starer gets the last laugh because enjoying the sights and pretending to pedal isn't nearly as hard as actually pedalling.

    • @jonitan76
      @jonitan76 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      and say something, hey honey.. kiss my ass please... lol

  • @muhamadhamim4486
    @muhamadhamim4486 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    So inspiring! Me and my wife were looking at getting a tandem bike and this video has just helped us decide to get one! Thanks for the awesome awesome video!

  • @danielsellers5470
    @danielsellers5470 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You both are amazing ! An truly lucky to have each other . I wish I could find a women to go on adventures like that with me lol .Always happy cycling and Forever Enjoy Life .

  • @mysurlytrucker7510
    @mysurlytrucker7510 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    remember these times , when life is not all you both want, well done .

  • @munishkumar82
    @munishkumar82 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You guys are crazy....being an Indian I can't even dream of doing that...best of luck for your future journeys.

  • @michaelgolden9682
    @michaelgolden9682 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Touring on a tandem is about having a special relationship with each other, your bike and the world, good work.

  • @boscoboys
    @boscoboys 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Whoa. Now thats called a Love filled adventure. Some of the scenes right from Indiana Jones or even better. Greets and lots of love and respect from India. You guys have made me buy a cycle (bike) and I have decided to climb the K-top. Keep on inspiring.
    Regards

  • @rajeeshpr1489
    @rajeeshpr1489 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Dear Laura and weyman , first of all i would like to greet your attempt , passion to the cycling and also you are one the most lucky husband in the world!!!!!!!. You people made ME to think- "' The life is endless, with unstoppable adventure "( Thanks a lot for visiting my country)

  • @vandermint
    @vandermint 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My kind of love story. Respect for the time & effort in getting the footage - and nice job crafting the story after the fact.

  • @Desi365
    @Desi365 8 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    only 4 panniers for the 2 of you, that's incredible. You guys like it rough :-)
    wish you 2 the best.

    • @theflyingcyclists
      @theflyingcyclists  8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      +Didier Martins Thanks! Over time we have been able to refine down to exactly what you need on the road. Love travelling light and free :) Tail winds!

  • @cheyeser
    @cheyeser 7 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    My partner and I cycled the entire stretch of the Manali-Leh highway with four others finishing off with the climb up the Khardung La in August 2015. As you menntioned in your video certain things you just couldn't prepare for, the crazy dreams, the tingling lips ( one of our cycling compatriots who is a doctor said it was from taking diamox to help allay the symptoms of altitude sickness) the truck convoys and the condition of many stretches of the road tested you to your absolute limit, but was an experience we will never forget and hope to do another himalayan adventure in the next few years. Thanks for sharing.

    • @_xO_Ox_
      @_xO_Ox_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Diamox doesn't help against AMS and it's very toxic, it causes neuropathy (inflammation of the nerves).

    • @ashishsarvoday
      @ashishsarvoday 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      great great great ....

  • @jackhutchinson2724
    @jackhutchinson2724 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for producing and posting. Nicely done.

  • @DhakaDough
    @DhakaDough 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video and ride! I have a pair of the same tandem. And did across USA and Canada but never thought of doing Manali- Leh! It's incredible!

  • @berisf
    @berisf 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's incredible... Let's do this--- the ultimate test---heart following heart!

  • @f0rzen
    @f0rzen 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you for this video, I enjoyed watching every minute of it. I thought the views would be at least a hundred thousand by the way it is shot and put together! You two look lovely, and I'm really happy that you managed to complete your epic journey! I'm a little bit more inspired now to take on a long journey of my own.

    • @theflyingcyclists
      @theflyingcyclists  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Isaac Alogov Thanks for the kind words Isaac! I hope you go on a epic journey you will never regret it! Bicycle travel has changed our lives and the way we look at the world :)

  • @bradpage4201
    @bradpage4201 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Epic guys. Thanks for recording and sharing this

  • @wiskkid
    @wiskkid 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very inspirational ....not only the physical effort was impressive but the way you both coped with the challenges. Congratulations even years later !

  • @richarddilorenzo8188
    @richarddilorenzo8188 8 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I will NEVER complain about the pot holes in our county roads ever again!

    • @pulkitkhetarpal6720
      @pulkitkhetarpal6720 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hehe. FYI they keep developing the mountain roads and it's much better now. But still some roads are filled with slush and stones.

    • @bedantagogoi281
      @bedantagogoi281 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pulkitkhetarpal6720 and the glasiers literally wash away the road

    • @pulkitkhetarpal6720
      @pulkitkhetarpal6720 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bedantagogoi281 it happens in these areas.

  • @kenkerr9868
    @kenkerr9868 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great documentary, very enjoyable and interesting! Memories for a lifetime!

  • @ghoshpp
    @ghoshpp 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am so happy for both of you. It was quite an achievement! Congratulations! God Bless & Love from India. 💞

  • @mac69041
    @mac69041 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for that, really enjoyed watching it and good luck to both of you.

  • @postiephilip
    @postiephilip 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    That was inspirational thanks for sharing this trip 🚵🚵😃

  • @6RGyan
    @6RGyan 7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Simple and beautiful travelogue. People in India have hardly seen any tandem bike so they get excited when they see one. and, if i was in Laura's place, i would definitely want to switch seats, atleast during descent.
    Cheers to you guys..nd your adventure spirit. Keep travelling, keep exploring, and keep loving. nd be safe.

    • @_xO_Ox_
      @_xO_Ox_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Laura would 've been far better on her own bike.

  • @amritrajkhowa
    @amritrajkhowa 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved the flow... easy and natural. Thanks for the inspiration. :)

  • @TheGolfdaily
    @TheGolfdaily 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing sceneries and adventure.!
    Hat's off to these two tough cookies.

  • @fujifatbike5793
    @fujifatbike5793 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOW, WOW, WOW. You two are simply AWESOME. 11,000 feet more and you would have climbed the equivalent of Mt. Everest in altitude. Much respect!!!

  • @Hawkeye0909
    @Hawkeye0909 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well done guys, I went the other way in 2019... amazing to see all that scenery again, so huge

  • @theadventurebiker
    @theadventurebiker 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic, awesome video! My wife & I recently got our tandem bike and we plan to start doing some touring with it soon.

  • @ransherd7168
    @ransherd7168 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    such a beautiful couple ...god bless

  • @PranabDoley
    @PranabDoley 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Oh this is awesome. Best wishes for your future tours. :-)

  • @branimirmarold7343
    @branimirmarold7343 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for sharing, massive respect!

  • @bhoomeendra
    @bhoomeendra 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    It awesome to see you doing this ride you not only covered the good part but also the harsh side of travelling too I love it so much

  • @geleklobsang5169
    @geleklobsang5169 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a beautiful moment and the way you both going such a long way. I wish ur love life will be more excitement and inreadable and many more love wish oneday you kids will go all the way again. Bless you strong couple.

  • @267TPGR
    @267TPGR 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Totally awesome, thanks for the video

  • @brentjennings3267
    @brentjennings3267 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bernie and I have followed all your trips. We are on the tandem and getting a bit older so our trips get a bit shorter. After 41 years married we do maintain and offer up the advice that which ever way your relationship is going a tandem will get there faster! We are heading off to Canada for a short trip next week. Congratulations on your wedding and always peddle on in all you do. We love your videos and we do want to come ride in Australia. Hope we can make it down under before we go under, or the old folks home!! Take care.

  • @shaykhulalam1589
    @shaykhulalam1589 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing this vedio.This Vedio is encouraged me to go this highest road.

  • @flaneurable
    @flaneurable 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh! You're Aussies -- anyway you are a couple of resourceful toughies. I admire you.

  • @TheSACHINMISHRA
    @TheSACHINMISHRA 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    you guys made my day with this video.. its incredible.. incredible india..

  • @danahsutton101
    @danahsutton101 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very interesting. Love the authentic music.

  • @MathewJamesNelluvely
    @MathewJamesNelluvely 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    you guys are amazing and adorable too :)

  • @niladrisaharoy2470
    @niladrisaharoy2470 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Much love, dear Sir and Madam! Hope you enjoyed India.

  • @bobbyboko
    @bobbyboko 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great job friends....enjoyed watching it....thnx for sharing.

  • @BanarasiyaVlogs89
    @BanarasiyaVlogs89 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    lovely, loads of love from india

  • @anjanolivlogs4776
    @anjanolivlogs4776 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love from India ❤️

  • @tamilarasanmytube
    @tamilarasanmytube 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your video and passion....wish you guys to have many more travel ride!!!!

  • @TheDesalniettemin
    @TheDesalniettemin 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    One great adventure, much respect!

  • @PAPACHANGO56
    @PAPACHANGO56 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    God bless you both!

  • @rohitkmar2
    @rohitkmar2 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful couple.
    Love from India

  • @riccardobettanin7033
    @riccardobettanin7033 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful cycletravel,.wonderful landscapes....my best compliments...

  • @AndreasSchaffner
    @AndreasSchaffner 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    You both are so great forever after 👍

  • @sobahorse
    @sobahorse 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow great video,looked hard work but looked amazing.congratulations on such a wonderful experience

  • @smilevideobritain499
    @smilevideobritain499 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely incredible footage. Full marks for your efforts and skill in producing this video for others to enjoy. Thank you

    • @theflyingcyclists
      @theflyingcyclists  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks very much! It was a epic trip for us. It is a very beautiful yet rugged part of the world :)

  • @jayarajsivadasan984
    @jayarajsivadasan984 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys are really lovely couple! And your journey is really really superb.

  • @Telthecelt
    @Telthecelt 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. I was suspicious of the water melon at the start of the trip! Well done both of you!

  • @rohit030265
    @rohit030265 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful! Way to go... Cheers!

  • @avinashmv9686894578
    @avinashmv9686894578 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    love and respect.. well done!

  • @adityaparkash1
    @adityaparkash1 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey... This is one of the best video i have ever seen..... Thank you so much for creating this... And god bless you guys.... :)

  • @vinkygautam
    @vinkygautam 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Its like short life story! And a big love story!... ssoooo good it was

  • @danielholman7225
    @danielholman7225 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’am into touring not bike packing but in the States. Really like your little tandem setup. Not many are willing to tackle India. However, the people are really nice. Om!

  • @satifit_yoga
    @satifit_yoga 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow incredibly awesome journey..loved that.

  • @tharunvt
    @tharunvt 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    amazing couple and an awsome adventure

  • @Arvind00004
    @Arvind00004 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome ....simply awesome...
    I did Manali - Leh cycling couple of year back with my friend....became nostalgic....Keep going...:)

  • @d7q0hdjfq39h
    @d7q0hdjfq39h 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome man...that's hell of a ride. Best wishes for your future rides from India! 😊👍

  • @audacious_adventurer
    @audacious_adventurer 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    you guys are wonderful...

  • @kedarprasad1998
    @kedarprasad1998 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Realy u so sweet cuppel. i salute u, beautyfull smile !!👍👍💝

  • @FortheLoveofCycling
    @FortheLoveofCycling 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love watching your vids

  • @Lehexpress
    @Lehexpress 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love you guys
    God bless you both 🙏
    I hope I could see you again

  • @karrycarter
    @karrycarter หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a trip!! Hope the wind is still behind you and you are still having adventures together! 🚴🏻‍♂️🚴‍♀️🌏 (no tandam emoji!)

  • @anupamkathait1566
    @anupamkathait1566 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great journey Guys. head off to you.....Keep it up and reach new heights....

  • @cemyatman
    @cemyatman 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    very goood I hope I will make beautiful tours like that with my wife....one day....

  • @PankajKaushik
    @PankajKaushik 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Indians are friendly people. Indian love tourists from all over the world.

  • @hyj1311
    @hyj1311 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love you both

  • @theproperpaupers
    @theproperpaupers 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You guys are such incredible story tellers👍we are currently cycling from London to Singapore, and we have so many similar experiences😁

  • @kedarprasad1998
    @kedarprasad1998 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Realy u so sweet cuppel. i salute u, beautyfull smile !!👍👍💝m

  • @ShrinidhiKulkarni
    @ShrinidhiKulkarni 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    amazing guys! Wish you a very happy married life! Be together in thick n thins of life!

  • @naveennautiyal8002
    @naveennautiyal8002 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your video god bless you

  • @sharingideas
    @sharingideas 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    FANTASTIC VIDEO! 👍👍👍
    ❤️ Some days ago I joined Austria's Hochalpenstrasse on my BiCYCLE 🚲.
    At the top you have the view to Austria's highest mountain: The GROSSGLOCKNER.
    NO TRAFFIC 🚌 🚐 🚙🚗 🏍️ just COWS 🐮 (Thanks CORONA 😷) 😀.
    Best regards from AUSTRIA! 🏔️

  • @brentjennings3267
    @brentjennings3267 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Laura and Ashley. Brent and Bernie from Idaho. Thanks so much for your story on cycling the highest road. We are heading out on our next adventure on the tandem down the west coast in Oregon. We love looking at your videos . Hope to come down under sometime. Thanks much!!

    • @theflyingcyclists
      @theflyingcyclists  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Brent Jennings Thanks! All the best for your tour . We would love to head up that way some day too. So glad you enjoy the videos. Stay safe out there :) If you are ever bring the bike downunder drop us a line!

  • @raolawfirm6154
    @raolawfirm6154 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love you guys ...nice journey

  • @rockytrack6153
    @rockytrack6153 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    luv u laura n ashley..... fntstic video.....keep it up....

  • @neeleshkushte6023
    @neeleshkushte6023 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Guys, are those 20" wheels? That's incredible! You just gave me motivation to cross over Ladakh on my 20" bicycle😀

  • @accestos
    @accestos ปีที่แล้ว

    EXCELLENT PRODUCT!!

  • @DroneGirl1
    @DroneGirl1 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job! Thumbs up and Greetings from Ireland ! :)

  • @playonkorg
    @playonkorg 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great story ...go on !

  • @littlebull8881
    @littlebull8881 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    lovely that was thanks for sharing and well done!
    see you on the trail

  • @jassimjaleel4502
    @jassimjaleel4502 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a cool way full of adventure to enjoy your honeymoon.

  • @IbanorRebelato
    @IbanorRebelato 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations, from Brasil (Florianópolis south sea island).

  • @TJANDMAC
    @TJANDMAC 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great work :) !!!

  • @jayeshsoniIAS
    @jayeshsoniIAS 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome.. thanks for sharing your experience. .

  • @Naik.Chinmay
    @Naik.Chinmay 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lucky Guy.. Got such a awesome Partner..
    Have Fun zin Therapy..!! :-)

  • @jbirdperez6003
    @jbirdperez6003 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    impressive .. beautiful job

  • @theflyingcyclists
    @theflyingcyclists  9 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    durianrider You might enjoy this. One of the most amazing rides in the world. Easy to do as a vegan too.

    • @_xO_Ox_
      @_xO_Ox_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Veganism leads to copper toxicity and neurological diseases.

  • @ladakhvision
    @ladakhvision 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful journey.......!

  • @jalaramkrupa562
    @jalaramkrupa562 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    beautiful couple & nice video . . .

  • @PankajKaushik
    @PankajKaushik 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Salute from India 🙏👍

  • @guipako
    @guipako 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excelent trip !!!!

  • @bicycletouringpro
    @bicycletouringpro 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hey you two! I just finished watching this entire video. Great job! Where are you going to go on your next bicycle touring adventure? I'm off to Colombia soon... and then back to Europe after that for another 6+ months of bike touring there.

    • @theflyingcyclists
      @theflyingcyclists  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Bicycle Touring Pro Hey Mate ! Cool to have cycle tour royalty watching our vids :) It was great ride up there for sure! We have been loving your Nordic videos of late - it looked like a great trip. Laura and I are going to the Philippines in April. Laura will be doing some work for PETA based in Manilla and I will try and see much of the place with a bike as possible. But no big tours planned at the moment. Too busy working for the MAN! Hope we can all catch up one day :)

  • @Divya1d1
    @Divya1d1 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome guy,,,thank you woonderful....

  • @user-jm1hg6jj3l
    @user-jm1hg6jj3l 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome
    Love from india