Dixie , from Homemade Wanderlust youtube said , she would never ever go on the trip without medicine for food poisoning ( diarrhea and alike ) like imodium . I use Bismol , but there are others very popular. God sent advice !! I was very lucky to follow it. Needed it badly . Would never go anywhere without it as well. Thank you for great video .
I really enjoyed this. It reaffirms my resolve to bike tour without camping; that is just too much baggage. Do you think it would have been possible to do your TransAmerica tour without camping? Also, I noticed that you don't have a full-frame triangle bag, which I have always found to be an excellent place to store a filled water bladder.
A triangle bag would have been useful. About the camping question, it is also a matter of budget. If you plan it carefully, probably you could manage every night in hotels/motels. But some area is very poor on accommodation.
@@vladywashere What? You mean there are no Mandarin Oriental hotels in Montana? 😜 I have been looking at potential routes through the west and staying in hotels seems easy everywhere except Wyoming. At minimum, I would have to bicycle 120 miles/193 km in one day with no services in Wyoming, which is possible (I have done this distance before in very flat terrain but with lots of services) but extremely difficult. I know this is not the cheapest way to travel, but I would not enjoy having to drag all of that gear up and around mountain passes. I never travel with a budget, but I think spending $100-150 USD per day between hotel/meals/drinks/snacks is realistic in most areas. In highly touristic areas or during holiday weekends, that would become $200-250 USD. When I look back on my journey, I don't want to think about how much I suffered. I want to think about the nature, the landscapes and that indescribable feeling of lightness and freedom that you can only get on a bicycle.
Anyone set a style or a target. But it’s gonna be hard anyway. Hotels help, it is a help in the morning and in the evening. No need to pack or unpack a tent etc.
I enjoyed your videos, both the USA trip and the gear setup. I didn't see mention of a tire pump and do you usually use fenders on your bike? Were you happy with the seat and handlebars?
It was for sale in every shop, that one or similar stuff. We have discussed about it with another cyclist. She told me that the issue is that it kills any insect around. We camped much together and have nothing to avoid mosquitos for real. But I might consider next time.
Dixie , from Homemade Wanderlust youtube said , she would never ever go on the trip without medicine for food poisoning ( diarrhea and alike ) like imodium . I use Bismol , but there are others very popular. God sent advice !! I was very lucky to follow it. Needed it badly . Would never go anywhere without it as well.
Thank you for great video .
Great point. A small travel medical kit should consider that too! Even water can poison your stomach for a while.
Very inspiring videos and specially good to hear about your bikepacking setup ! Thanks a lot Valdy !
My pleasure!
Welcome back 👏🏻👌
Thank you for sharing. Some very good advice.
Thx for sharing your experience
Thanks for watching xxx
I have a touring bike setup. I was very interested in seeing your kit.
What about your bike??? What do you have and equipment...
I have a dedicated video for my bike and set up - the American trip was done with 4 bags, full steel bike.
I really enjoyed this. It reaffirms my resolve to bike tour without camping; that is just too much baggage. Do you think it would have been possible to do your TransAmerica tour without camping? Also, I noticed that you don't have a full-frame triangle bag, which I have always found to be an excellent place to store a filled water bladder.
A triangle bag would have been useful. About the camping question, it is also a matter of budget. If you plan it carefully, probably you could manage every night in hotels/motels. But some area is very poor on accommodation.
@@vladywashere What? You mean there are no Mandarin Oriental hotels in Montana? 😜 I have been looking at potential routes through the west and staying in hotels seems easy everywhere except Wyoming. At minimum, I would have to bicycle 120 miles/193 km in one day with no services in Wyoming, which is possible (I have done this distance before in very flat terrain but with lots of services) but extremely difficult. I know this is not the cheapest way to travel, but I would not enjoy having to drag all of that gear up and around mountain passes. I never travel with a budget, but I think spending $100-150 USD per day between hotel/meals/drinks/snacks is realistic in most areas. In highly touristic areas or during holiday weekends, that would become $200-250 USD. When I look back on my journey, I don't want to think about how much I suffered. I want to think about the nature, the landscapes and that indescribable feeling of lightness and freedom that you can only get on a bicycle.
Anyone set a style or a target. But it’s gonna be hard anyway. Hotels help, it is a help in the morning and in the evening. No need to pack or unpack a tent etc.
I enjoyed your videos, both the USA trip and the gear setup. I didn't see mention of a tire pump and do you usually use fenders on your bike? Were you happy with the seat and handlebars?
I forgot the pump! Yes, it is attached to the frame. No, I don’t use fenders.
What models your model Bianchi?
Bianchi Volpe (Disc). It’s a steel bike. The fork is not original (carbon)
If you don't want to deal with mosquito's get a Thermacell. They work!
It was for sale in every shop, that one or similar stuff. We have discussed about it with another cyclist. She told me that the issue is that it kills any insect around. We camped much together and have nothing to avoid mosquitos for real. But I might consider next time.
Do you miss the USA? You spent a lot of here!
Hi! Let’s say that I would certainly come back to cycle more in the USA 👌❤️