Thank you so much for following our journey! I'm delighted We hope this film will inspire you to be bold in your adventures in whatever form they come. Fun fact: I don't have a computer fast enough for editing so I created this whole documentary on a public computer in a library in Helsinki.
that is insane LOL i was wondering how your computer handled a 1hr+ film. props to you for the hard work man! what an amazing tale edited, shot and soundtracked to perfection
Extraordinary ❤ Beautiful filming❤ Refreshing ❤ Exceptional ❤ One small question - How did you go to Delhi, India from Kazakhstan/Tajikistan😊 i suppose it wasn't cycling
The whole aethetics of this trip and your filming and editing skills are astounding. You both also have really great vibes as humans. Grégoire included. Thank you so much for this cinematic juwel.
Thanks! My dream was to have this displayed at some documentary film festivals but I don't have the copyrights for these songs. Thankfully it seems to have found it's audience here on TH-cam!
i know a dude who had a similar issue. he still had the project file for the software he made the film with. replaced the song with free music and stuff... asked artists for permission and made a another export. then he handed it in. though i have to say.... your choice of music is fantastic. it would be a huge downgrade... thx for this film!@@alvaripoikola
@@alvaripoikola Idk maybe you should make a different version with royalty free music or something cause the cinematography in this is really good and the film could probably do well in festivals
I'm sorry, but fucking what? TH-cam randomly recommended some Finnish dude with literally 216 subscribers who has posted a video of them cycling to motherfucking Singapore from Helsinki. And it's a GOOD video too.
My thoughts exactly. This was by far the best stuff Ive seen in ages. A great big thankyou to you guys for sharing your impressive adventure, nice job, on all levels I can think of. ❤️❤️🙏
That was the best bicycle touring film I have ever seen. The choice of music, the drone shots, the editing were all amazing. The kindness of fellow humans was on display as in most touring documentaries. But what I liked the most was the companionship of the two Finnish cyclists. While I am sure there were issues between the two at times, they genuinely seemed to appreciate each others company. The two riders were always open to the adventures that lay before them. There was an ease to their travel. They did not seem to care about time. This was two young men, in the prime of their lives, DOING what most of us have only dreamed of.
I totally agree. I watch a hell of a lot of cycling films to give me ideas for my next trip, and I thought I'd seen the best by now. But then this! Well done guys, what a film!
That. Was. Awesome. You know when people hit the smallest bump in the road or obstacle and they put on dramatic music and make a big deal out of nothing and it just pisses you off? This was the opposite. It was understated, and beautifully filmed. And Scored, the music was so good. What a ride, what a film, thank you 🙂
That comment made me want to watch this. So many BBC nature documentaries in the U.K are filmed in an in-your-face bombastic style, presumably to appeal to an American audience (previously I only saw this style on American nature documentaries). Everything, every small moment, every explanation has to be like an action film.
Oh brother, where to start. 8 years ago I've cycled from Europe to Asia, Bangkok being my destination. You have encapsulated pretty much everything of what such trip does to oneself. From highest highs, when you feel like the One with the Universe, to the lowest lows when you're sick and tired and want to quit. It's a beautiful story of what living is about, the human nature, and possibly of what the purpose of our lives is, which is to explore. Although the views during such trip are jaw-droppingly beautiful and magnicifent, I found human interaction, kindness, humbleness, and open heart to be the most special/sacred experience along such journey. Don't believe the news; good people are everywhere and people want to be good. I thank you for something I haven't captured myself. It brought tears of joy on my face as I recalled my own experience, which feels to me like it was a year ago. I'm curious to see how you return back to society, to a "normal" living... the next chapter awaits. All the best. Namaste. Michal Kowal
it's interesting to read this. Last year I've hiked the PCT (from Mexico to Canada) and it's crazy how you use the exact same words I would use to describe that experience. I expected the nature to leave the biggest impression on me, but it was the people instead. Good to know that there are more people out there who understand this feeling. I believe that is the hardest part of going back into 'society', other not understanding the insane beauty and challenge of such a journey. Peace, Robert
It feels that I could be your grandmother... Aged 67... I thorougly devoured your one hour filming, so artfully completed... Nothing better to have seen as yet. Cool, brave, clever, true. Hail to your frienship my lovely kids from Finland. Enjoy the best in your lives, cycling around the vast beautiful world or whatever. I used to cycle to my job every day for seven years, in my hometown, Thessaloniki Greece, some thirty years ago... Thank you again for the shared happiness.
This movie had a profound emotional impact on me. The soundtrack is impeccable, with Lina Žilinskaitė's music being particularly beautiful. Her ancient Lithuanian folk compositions complement the film perfectly. ❤
Thank u for this amazing film! So well scored! I hope it goes viral. In the 1980's I did a solo, self-contained world cycling trip, and your film took me back to those amazing, indescribable feelings that the long distance cycle tourist lives out on a day to day basis! (I also hiked the Anapurna circuit.) I started my tour by dipping my rear tire in the Pacific ocean in Oregon, then 7,500km later dipping my front tire in the Atlantic in Boston, Massachusetts. I then flew to Brussels and rode to Nordkapp, then took a ferry to Scotland and continued on down to Madrid for a total of 8,000km in Europe. Then I decided to get serious so I flew to Alaska and pedaled to Tierra del Fuego!, which took 21 months and was another 30,000km. I rode down the east coast of South America through Brazil, and was met with amazing hospitality in every country I passed through. You guys are very talented film makers and drone pilots, and I hope u do another bike trip and make another film soon.
Some day I want to do something similar to this, I'm just curious. How much did this cost you? And how did you acquire food/water along the way, and do you have any tips for how to prepare for a trip like this?
I strongly wanted to do a bikepacking trip around the world, this film motivated me like none. I got no bucks, no plans but ONE THING IS FOR SURE. I WILL SEE THE ENTIRE WORLD ON BIKE. Thanks for creating this wonderful film! GREAT INSPIRATION
I really appreciated the realism of this video. A lot of TH-cam videos seem to be “by any means necessary” and sometimes a bit arrogant in their choices. The way that you guys took advice from locals, recognized when you were sick and just needed some rest, adapted to border challenges, etc really made it feel like a realistic account of two guys winging it. Fantastic work PS I really loved the “clean edit” subtitles when you guys said some more interesting words 😂
absolutely BRILLIANTLY done. no blabbering about every little issue, no turning it into a hollywood production with pointless vfx, no sponsors waffle etc. This is the kind of video that should be on yt, not the trash that people regularly upload to make money from. Well done you guys
Brought back so many memories guys as well as tears in my eyes. I cycled in the 80-s from The Netherlands to New Zealand as much as possible overland. So much adventure and pleasure I see back in you video. Thanks for sharing!!!!
Well i've tentatively caressed the edges of the youtube bike touring rabbit hole, gone balls deep into it, fumbled my way around the inside, stubbed my toe on a few edges, and found my way out the other side with this incredible video. By far the best i've seen! I think i'll call my youtube journey there and go find an adventure of my own. See you out there ma dudes :)
Yeah, guys! Luis (Lewis) here. It’s great to finally watch your documentary! What an awesome journey you guys had. It was a pleasure meeting you in Thailand and Singapore. It brings me a lot of joy to get a glimpse into your journey, and it also triggers throwbacks to mine. It’s funny to see that you’ve encountered some of the same people I met. At least I also met the guy at 13:13 too😆 Save travels and best wishes!
Luis! It was a pleasure meeting you too in Thailand and again in Singapore. I recognise getting throwbacks while watching a documentary, I recently saw Sunriders' documentary and so many forgotten memories came back. All the best to you too!
From Denmark: Well done guys and masterly filmed. That was a spectacular feat. Keep on biking and enjoying life. 3 years ago I shifted from my KOGA bicycle + trailer to a Trike. Although I am 80 years old, last year I biked with my ICE SPRINT FS Trike + Ziflex Monowheel Trailer in tow (NO EL Assist) from Ebeltoft (Jutland-Denmark) over Gothenburg-Stockholm to Turku-Helsinki (stayed 2 weeks at Rastila Camping) and back to Stockholm, further along the east coast to Gotland-Ystad-Bornholm (DK)-Køge-Lolland-Falster-Ærø and back to Ebeltoft. Enjoyed very much the stretch Turku- Helsinki and being 8 weeks in Finland. Your positive attitude toward overcoming the encountered hurdles and spirited good humour gives the video many rays of sunshine, even when sometimes the rain was pouring down. All the best.
What a journey, guys. I wish I were 10 years younger so instead of jumping into uni, studying, work I could've done a year like this first and foremost. What an education it must've been for you!
Best thing I ever did was jump out of college after two semesters and going on my own adventure. I wasn't feeling the college education at all. I did an internship and experienced what it would have been like to work as an engineer in corporate America and I just decided that it wasn't for me. I left college despite everyone telling me that it was a stupid thing to do. I enlisted in the merchant marines, jumped on a container ship in Norfolk and the rest is history. After two months onboard I had enough cash to jump off in China and go on my own adventure. I raced cars with some Russian gangsters down the streets of Vladivostok, I partied with geishas in Japan, I did modeling in Vietnam, I worked as a SCUBA instructor in Thailand, I spent a year just going from island to island in Indonesia far away from civilization fishing and eating coconuts with an Australian girl. The best choice I ever made was leaving college behind. Some people live but are never truly alive. I don't want any of the things that my friends who continued on with college and are doing the corporate gig have. I listen to their stories and it just sounds so dreary. It's been 16 years since I decided to ditch college and go experience life. I have no regrets.
@@ahmedpervaiz2691 As much as I can but I ended up marrying the sister of one of those afore mentioned Russian gangsters and we have two kids now so I can't be as free as I was. We live on a sail boat though so we are always on the move. Due to my experience in the merchant marines I now work as an insurance fraud investigator. Insurance companies hire me to investigate fraud by shipping companies. I have been contacted to be involved with negotiating with Nigerian pirates etc. I still get sent to very interesting locations where I'm the only white man in a hundred mile radius. So yes - my life is still considerably different compared to any of my friends from high school and I'm happy for it.
Huhhuh! En yleensä jaksa katsoa kokonaan näin pitkiä pyörävideoita kerralla, mutta tää meni heittämällä. Hienoa tarinankerrontaa, todella kaunis visuaalisesti ja hyvinkin sopivaan mittaan saatu tiivistettyä noinkin pitkä reissu. 5/5
Every once in a while a cycling video comes along and it takes your breath away. This is that cycling video! Such great scenery, story, the cultures, and music to accompany it. Well done!
I am reborn! Just 2 minutes into the video and I am so happy and touched and moved... It's like I'm on a bike, on a journey, on a ride of this funny lovely life!
Rarely do I get so hypnotized watching a video, but this was, as a whole, a masterpiece. Memories from such trips are golden that last a lifetime. Something I hear from the elderly very often is that one should travel as much as possible when they still can, and you are way ahead of that.
„Got what we wanted, and so much more“ - what a beautiful statement, what a perfect summary, and truly amazing pictures. I love you finnish guys, you’re not talking too much, you let the pictures do the talking 😀 kiitos 🙏🙏
Huikea filmi! Tää tuli vahingossa feediin ja onneksi katsoin. Mahtavaa kuvausta ja musiikkia. Tunnelma reissusta välittyi läpi koko pätkän. Toivottavasti itsekkin pääsen joskus tulevaisuudessa, kun elämäntilanne sallii vastaavalle pidemmälle retkelle! 💪💪💪💯
I'm an 18 year old student in the US that's planning embarking on a similar journey (solo) next September. This video has inspired me tremendously and serves as even more encouragement to go out into the world and LIVE. Cheers from Boston. To life!
I really rarely comment on anything but this was breathtaking. Both the journey and the filmmaking were on another level! Incredibly talented and a brilliant feel for timing
Bravo!! As a hobbyist adventure filmmaker and bikepacker myself, I'm truly impressed by the cinematography, storytelling, and editing of this. The level of effort that goes into capturing these shots (while simultaneously trying to bang out lots of KMs) is underestimated by most. Great job on this. Truly captivating to watch!
Respect wat een waanzinnige reis. In landen, in afschuwelijke drukte, enorme rust en natuur en een ontdekkingstocht in jullie zelf. Ik heb het bekeken met respect en heel veel plezier. Hartelijk dank om het te mogen kijken 🎉
It's rare to come across a self-made cycling documentary of this quality. Great camerawork and beautifully edited. But it is really the the story of the journey, through so many different environments and to a better understanding of yourself that makes it such a compelling watch.
Probably the best thing I've ever watched on TH-cam. I am 58 years old & currently bedridden - so going on this amazing adventure with you two was just awesome.
Thank you, what a triumph! What I learned: the world is a beautiful place that rewards those who get out there and explore it; and, doing so will inspire the better self in you, and in others.
Wau! Tajuttoman kova suoritus jätkät. Video production off the hook🎣 Varmasti elämänne seikkailu. Tsemppiä kaikkeen tulevaan ja innolla ootetaan uusia seikkailuja.
Unreal. I was so emotionally involved in that trip from start to "Finnish". Sorry, couldn't resist that. Seriously though, I am a cyclist, and have been for the majority of my life, and I long for a trip like this. What an incredible journey you two shared with one another and I'm so thankful to have been taken along for the ride. Beautiful, challenging terrain. Wonderful & friendly people. It really doesn't get much better than that. AWESOME!!! Such great content. Thank you guys for sharing those 245 days with us. A slight glimpse into what was. Cheers!!
Good Job Guys, best Bikepacking movie i've ever Seen. Perfect mix with talking,music and filming the countryside. Made me feel like just jumping on the Bike and let's go
Whaaat THIS WAS AMAZING!!! :D I have watched million cycle touring videos and the best from the all comes from two finnish guys!! :D I can't believe this.
and that's why I love TH-cam. You just stumble into world class content like this. Absolutely awesome guys , thanks so much for putting this together and sharing it with the world. I bloody loved it.
It was very inspiring, thank you for this documentary. I fell like you have a material for the whole series of movies! Anyway great job, amazing pictures. I would have loved to join you for at least part of your journey.
This was so inspiring to watch. I cycled 4400km from Malta to Sweden in 41 days last summer and this really moved me. It makes me wanna go on another bicycle trip. Your filming and editing was amazing too, I appreciated that. It's not easy to cycle in such elements and document it as you go. Thanks for this. You deserve a million views.
Been following you guys on Instagram since Romania. Such an intense trip, guys! Much respect for how you handled all these obstacles, flat tires, water shortage and what not! Especially impressed by how you kept a positive spirit when things were tough! Thanks for taking us along with this awesome documentary!
Seriously, guys, I think this was the best adventure video I've seen on youtube since youtube was born! Loved every second of it. The amazing views and music combo is a masterpiece! Thank you so much for sharing your adventure!
Bonjour Alvari et Vallu, Fantastic job you did in summarizing a year in a handful of minutes. Started watching your documentary and time flew, without noticing it one hour was gone. Old anorak here (but Yotto fan), sadly too old for that kind of adventure, but pretty sure I can still pedal, at a slower pace than you did, starting in Bulgaria, northbound, all the way up to Finland. At least, your film gave me te incentive to try.
Glad you loved Romania, my home country and yep, unfortunately more and more bears have been seen in recent years, however I'm glad the cars were able to help you get through safely. I've been flirting with the idea of pedaling such long distances for a long time, but now I'm actually feeling more inspired to start planning a trip eventually. Keep up the good work, and the documentation is really nice, fun, inspirational, it makes you wanna be there with you guys along the journey! 😊
nice man . i am bit sad that you dint show something more from Bulgaria...we have nice beach places ...but maybe next time :) ...By the way i just got the same Bliz glasses ,cant wait to use them in summer!
I from Nepal and love you video. I dont a lot of Finnish but I can: Ai vittu mä oon ihan jäässä! Auttakaa nyt joku vittu mä oon ihan jäässä mähän sanoin etten mä vedä saatana enää kertaakaan :D
Inspiring trip. ❤ No exaggerations, no clickbait, no typical social media crap. Just a great trip with two super likeable guys (and at times a funny Frenchman) who are the best example of why I would like to be a Viking too.
Great film and great trip! I'd love to see some more content on the exact route you took, as well as your gear. :) I'm planning a similar trip but don't know yet what to buy and what to pack! That would help others a lot whom you inspired with your video.
This is honestly one of the greatest cycling documentaries out there, it's real, it captures the way a bikepacking trip works and it could not have been filmed and edited any better. While watching this I was already fantasizing about which bikepacking trip I'll do next, thank you!
I’m so proud of you both. I’m so proud of you guys. What a phenomenal job. You embraced so many cultures. I’m in awe of the journey. The art. The friendship. The brotherhood. The holiness of it all. Vallu holding up the bike made me cry. He made it to the pass. I can’t wait to learn more about Alvari and his journey. I love that you found a third soul along the journey, Greg was a great addition. Well done.
Glad you loved Romania, my home country and yep, unfortunately more and more bears have been seen in recent years, however I'm glad the cars were able to help you get through safely. I've been flirting with the idea of pedaling such long distances for a long time, but now I'm actually feeling more inspired to start planning a trip eventually. Keep up the good work, and the documentation is really nice, fun, inspirational, it makes you wanna be there with you guys along the journey!
38:21 You guys travelled from Delhi to Rishikesh which means you must have passed through my hometown Muzaffarnagar. I really hope you guys didn't have much trouble here because of the bad traffic and extreme humidity
Brilliant video, thank you guys. The camera work and the journey make an inspiring story. The remoteness and the Finnishing in Singapore gave me goosebumps. Two beautiful friends spending 8 months together leaves me breathless with admiration. Thanks again.
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Thank you so much for following our journey! I'm delighted We hope this film will inspire you to be bold in your adventures in whatever form they come. Fun fact: I don't have a computer fast enough for editing so I created this whole documentary on a public computer in a library in Helsinki.
that is insane LOL i was wondering how your computer handled a 1hr+ film. props to you for the hard work man! what an amazing tale edited, shot and soundtracked to perfection
Oodi to the rescue, such a fun little fact!
Extraordinary ❤ Beautiful filming❤ Refreshing ❤ Exceptional ❤
One small question - How did you go to Delhi, India from Kazakhstan/Tajikistan😊 i suppose it wasn't cycling
respectii äijille tää on huikeeta
The whole aethetics of this trip and your filming and editing skills are astounding. You both also have really great vibes as humans. Grégoire included. Thank you so much for this cinematic juwel.
No promotions. Not one “word from our sponsors” No free bike gear from anyone. Keeps it so authentic guys. Valé 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
Thanks! My dream was to have this displayed at some documentary film festivals but I don't have the copyrights for these songs. Thankfully it seems to have found it's audience here on TH-cam!
i know a dude who had a similar issue. he still had the project file for the software he made the film with. replaced the song with free music and stuff... asked artists for permission and made a another export. then he handed it in. though i have to say.... your choice of music is fantastic. it would be a huge downgrade... thx for this film!@@alvaripoikola
@@alvaripoikola Idk maybe you should make a different version with royalty free music or something cause the cinematography in this is really good and the film could probably do well in festivals
Nothing unauthentic in promoting or selling stuff
its good content why shouldnt he make money from it?
Raw, authentic, no jump cuts, no social media clout and no drama. Just some awesome guys living their best lives. Loved every minute of this!!
I agree, but there were definitely jump cuts lol, if there were no jump cuts this video would be months in length
I'm sorry, but fucking what? TH-cam randomly recommended some Finnish dude with literally 216 subscribers who has posted a video of them cycling to motherfucking Singapore from Helsinki. And it's a GOOD video too.
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My thoughts exactly. This was by far the best stuff Ive seen in ages. A great big thankyou to you guys for sharing your impressive adventure, nice job, on all levels I can think of. ❤️❤️🙏
you forgot to mention your bollocks
@FandangoTheGrom 6.59k subs as of today!!
@@pestbest 7,36 atm!
That was the best bicycle touring film I have ever seen. The choice of music, the drone shots, the editing were all amazing. The kindness of fellow humans was on display as in most touring documentaries. But what I liked the most was the companionship of the two Finnish cyclists. While I am sure there were issues between the two at times, they genuinely seemed to appreciate each others company. The two riders were always open to the adventures that lay before them. There was an ease to their travel. They did not seem to care about time. This was two young men, in the prime of their lives, DOING what most of us have only dreamed of.
I couldn't agree more.
I totally agree. I watch a hell of a lot of cycling films to give me ideas for my next trip, and I thought I'd seen the best by now. But then this! Well done guys, what a film!
I agree 100%
I suggest watching Martijn Doolaard 2 years on a bike. He cycled from Vancouver to Patagonia. Amazing 3 part documentary on TH-cam.
72 year old female here and here to say, way to go!!!
That. Was. Awesome. You know when people hit the smallest bump in the road or obstacle and they put on dramatic music and make a big deal out of nothing and it just pisses you off? This was the opposite. It was understated, and beautifully filmed. And Scored, the music was so good. What a ride, what a film, thank you 🙂
Thank you for your kind words:)
That comment made me want to watch this. So many BBC nature documentaries in the U.K are filmed in an in-your-face bombastic style, presumably to appeal to an American audience (previously I only saw this style on American nature documentaries). Everything, every small moment, every explanation has to be like an action film.
Has to be said again, “That. Was. Awesome”!
So true....
THX for this movie !! :)
💯
This is a masterpiece. On of the best cycling films I've ever seen.
I just wrote the same thing!
Ditto
This is tragically underrated
Time will tell …
Somethings keeping unique things small make them still unique..
Oh brother, where to start. 8 years ago I've cycled from Europe to Asia, Bangkok being my destination. You have encapsulated pretty much everything of what such trip does to oneself. From highest highs, when you feel like the One with the Universe, to the lowest lows when you're sick and tired and want to quit. It's a beautiful story of what living is about, the human nature, and possibly of what the purpose of our lives is, which is to explore.
Although the views during such trip are jaw-droppingly beautiful and magnicifent, I found human interaction, kindness, humbleness, and open heart to be the most special/sacred experience along such journey. Don't believe the news; good people are everywhere and people want to be good.
I thank you for something I haven't captured myself. It brought tears of joy on my face as I recalled my own experience, which feels to me like it was a year ago. I'm curious to see how you return back to society, to a "normal" living... the next chapter awaits. All the best. Namaste.
Michal Kowal
it's interesting to read this. Last year I've hiked the PCT (from Mexico to Canada) and it's crazy how you use the exact same words I would use to describe that experience. I expected the nature to leave the biggest impression on me, but it was the people instead. Good to know that there are more people out there who understand this feeling. I believe that is the hardest part of going back into 'society', other not understanding the insane beauty and challenge of such a journey. Peace, Robert
I started to cry, when I read your words:"...there are good humans everywhere"...
Thank you so much ❤
It feels that I could be your grandmother... Aged 67... I thorougly devoured your one hour filming, so artfully completed... Nothing better to have seen as yet. Cool, brave, clever, true. Hail to your frienship my lovely kids from Finland. Enjoy the best in your lives, cycling around the vast beautiful world or whatever. I used to cycle to my job every day for seven years, in my hometown, Thessaloniki Greece, some thirty years ago... Thank you again for the shared happiness.
Lying in a hospital bed in NZ fighting through chemo - and found this. It lifted my spirits. Wish you many more adventures
i hope it gets better !
This movie had a profound emotional impact on me. The soundtrack is impeccable, with Lina Žilinskaitė's music being particularly beautiful. Her ancient Lithuanian folk compositions complement the film perfectly. ❤
Thank u for this amazing film! So well scored! I hope it goes viral. In the 1980's I did a solo, self-contained world cycling trip, and your film took me back to those amazing, indescribable feelings that the long distance cycle tourist lives out on a day to day basis! (I also hiked the Anapurna circuit.) I started my tour by dipping my rear tire in the Pacific ocean in Oregon, then 7,500km later dipping my front tire in the Atlantic in Boston, Massachusetts. I then flew to Brussels and rode to Nordkapp, then took a ferry to Scotland and continued on down to Madrid for a total of 8,000km in Europe. Then I decided to get serious so I flew to Alaska and pedaled to Tierra del Fuego!, which took 21 months and was another 30,000km. I rode down the east coast of South America through Brazil, and was met with amazing hospitality in every country I passed through. You guys are very talented film makers and drone pilots, and I hope u do another bike trip and make another film soon.
Some day I want to do something similar to this, I'm just curious. How much did this cost you? And how did you acquire food/water along the way, and do you have any tips for how to prepare for a trip like this?
that is one epic and inspiring trip dude
what did you do when you were done?
I strongly wanted to do a bikepacking trip around the world, this film motivated me like none. I got no bucks, no plans but ONE THING IS FOR SURE. I WILL SEE THE ENTIRE WORLD ON BIKE. Thanks for creating this wonderful film! GREAT INSPIRATION
Thank you for taking us in this journey, ya'll fellas rock. Very glad to have met you Alvari.
Thank you Upid. All the best to you my friend, I wish you well!
I really appreciated the realism of this video. A lot of TH-cam videos seem to be “by any means necessary” and sometimes a bit arrogant in their choices. The way that you guys took advice from locals, recognized when you were sick and just needed some rest, adapted to border challenges, etc really made it feel like a realistic account of two guys winging it. Fantastic work
PS I really loved the “clean edit” subtitles when you guys said some more interesting words 😂
absolutely BRILLIANTLY done. no blabbering about every little issue, no turning it into a hollywood production with pointless vfx, no sponsors waffle etc. This is the kind of video that should be on yt, not the trash that people regularly upload to make money from. Well done you guys
Epic. What speaks most to me is your willingness to let gregorie join you on what seemed to be quite a personal journey for you both. Beautiful
Brought back so many memories guys as well as tears in my eyes. I cycled in the 80-s from The Netherlands to New Zealand as much as possible overland. So much adventure and pleasure I see back in you video. Thanks for sharing!!!!
Well i've tentatively caressed the edges of the youtube bike touring rabbit hole, gone balls deep into it, fumbled my way around the inside, stubbed my toe on a few edges, and found my way out the other side with this incredible video. By far the best i've seen! I think i'll call my youtube journey there and go find an adventure of my own. See you out there ma dudes :)
I challenge anyone to find a compliment that beats this one. See you out there. ❤
I feel you @stomperproductions. Watching a trip this epic makes me yearn for a fraction of what they experienced.
this!
Yeah, guys! Luis (Lewis) here. It’s great to finally watch your documentary! What an awesome journey you guys had. It was a pleasure meeting you in Thailand and Singapore.
It brings me a lot of joy to get a glimpse into your journey, and it also triggers throwbacks to mine. It’s funny to see that you’ve encountered some of the same people I met. At least I also met the guy at 13:13 too😆
Save travels and best wishes!
where is your documentary 👀
Luis! It was a pleasure meeting you too in Thailand and again in Singapore. I recognise getting throwbacks while watching a documentary, I recently saw Sunriders' documentary and so many forgotten memories came back.
All the best to you too!
@@raphaelpircher8619unfortunately I’ve never filmed enough for a documentary, but maybe I’ll make a short video soon😄
@@Luis_Otti subscribed to you if you ever drop that video!
Holy fuck, what an adventure. Beautiful storytelling, cinematography and music, possibly the best thing I've ever seen on youtube.
From Denmark: Well done guys and masterly filmed. That was a spectacular feat. Keep on biking and enjoying life. 3 years ago I shifted from my KOGA bicycle + trailer to a Trike. Although I am 80 years old, last year I biked with my ICE SPRINT FS Trike + Ziflex Monowheel Trailer in tow (NO EL Assist) from Ebeltoft (Jutland-Denmark) over Gothenburg-Stockholm to Turku-Helsinki (stayed 2 weeks at Rastila Camping) and back to Stockholm, further along the east coast to Gotland-Ystad-Bornholm (DK)-Køge-Lolland-Falster-Ærø and back to Ebeltoft. Enjoyed very much the stretch Turku- Helsinki and being 8 weeks in Finland. Your positive attitude toward overcoming the encountered hurdles and spirited good humour gives the video many rays of sunshine, even when sometimes the rain was pouring down. All the best.
What a journey, guys. I wish I were 10 years younger so instead of jumping into uni, studying, work I could've done a year like this first and foremost. What an education it must've been for you!
older people do it too! there is still time
Best thing I ever did was jump out of college after two semesters and going on my own adventure. I wasn't feeling the college education at all. I did an internship and experienced what it would have been like to work as an engineer in corporate America and I just decided that it wasn't for me. I left college despite everyone telling me that it was a stupid thing to do. I enlisted in the merchant marines, jumped on a container ship in Norfolk and the rest is history.
After two months onboard I had enough cash to jump off in China and go on my own adventure. I raced cars with some Russian gangsters down the streets of Vladivostok, I partied with geishas in Japan, I did modeling in Vietnam, I worked as a SCUBA instructor in Thailand, I spent a year just going from island to island in Indonesia far away from civilization fishing and eating coconuts with an Australian girl. The best choice I ever made was leaving college behind. Some people live but are never truly alive. I don't want any of the things that my friends who continued on with college and are doing the corporate gig have. I listen to their stories and it just sounds so dreary.
It's been 16 years since I decided to ditch college and go experience life. I have no regrets.
@@mithrandirthegrey7644 hello this is 7 months late, have you settled now? or do you still follow the same principle
@@ahmedpervaiz2691 As much as I can but I ended up marrying the sister of one of those afore mentioned Russian gangsters and we have two kids now so I can't be as free as I was. We live on a sail boat though so we are always on the move. Due to my experience in the merchant marines I now work as an insurance fraud investigator. Insurance companies hire me to investigate fraud by shipping companies. I have been contacted to be involved with negotiating with Nigerian pirates etc. I still get sent to very interesting locations where I'm the only white man in a hundred mile radius. So yes - my life is still considerably different compared to any of my friends from high school and I'm happy for it.
Huhhuh! En yleensä jaksa katsoa kokonaan näin pitkiä pyörävideoita kerralla, mutta tää meni heittämällä. Hienoa tarinankerrontaa, todella kaunis visuaalisesti ja hyvinkin sopivaan mittaan saatu tiivistettyä noinkin pitkä reissu. 5/5
There are a lot of bike tour videos on TH-cam, but only a few are really good. This movie is one of the very good ones. My compliments!
Every once in a while a cycling video comes along and it takes your breath away. This is that cycling video! Such great scenery, story, the cultures, and music to accompany it. Well done!
Thanks for this awesome movie. I convinced my gf to do Spain to Singapore and this movie really got her excited. I owe you one guys!
I am reborn! Just 2 minutes into the video and I am so happy and touched and moved... It's like I'm on a bike, on a journey, on a ride of this funny lovely life!
Thank you so much for this video and for sharing!
So good: bike riding, visiting new places and living vegan! Nothing better! So good! 💪🏽🌱✌🏽
Cycled 1500km last October and really enjoyed it! Can't even comprehend the length of your journey!...
Rarely do I get so hypnotized watching a video, but this was, as a whole, a masterpiece. Memories from such trips are golden that last a lifetime. Something I hear from the elderly very often is that one should travel as much as possible when they still can, and you are way ahead of that.
Aivan kertakaikkisen upea video. Uskomaton suoritus, älyttömiä maisemia, ihmisiä ja tilanteita. Kiitos tästä❤
That's the most beautiful cycling film I ever seen. So awesome places. Enjoy it!
„Got what we wanted, and so much more“ - what a beautiful statement, what a perfect summary, and truly amazing pictures. I love you finnish guys, you’re not talking too much, you let the pictures do the talking 😀 kiitos 🙏🙏
This is easily one of my favourite videos. Such a feast. Thank you. ❤
Huikea filmi! Tää tuli vahingossa feediin ja onneksi katsoin. Mahtavaa kuvausta ja musiikkia. Tunnelma reissusta välittyi läpi koko pätkän. Toivottavasti itsekkin pääsen joskus tulevaisuudessa, kun elämäntilanne sallii vastaavalle pidemmälle retkelle! 💪💪💪💯
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I'm an 18 year old student in the US that's planning embarking on a similar journey (solo) next September. This video has inspired me tremendously and serves as even more encouragement to go out into the world and LIVE.
Cheers from Boston. To life!
Keep us posted. I wanna do something like this but on a motorcycle instead.
those drone shots are sick, a couple of landscape looks surreal!
I really rarely comment on anything but this was breathtaking. Both the journey and the filmmaking were on another level! Incredibly talented and a brilliant feel for timing
Bravo!! As a hobbyist adventure filmmaker and bikepacker myself, I'm truly impressed by the cinematography, storytelling, and editing of this. The level of effort that goes into capturing these shots (while simultaneously trying to bang out lots of KMs) is underestimated by most. Great job on this. Truly captivating to watch!
Not just biking, but filming with integrity and skill. A great film, a great production!
Respect wat een waanzinnige reis. In landen, in afschuwelijke drukte, enorme rust en natuur en een ontdekkingstocht in jullie zelf. Ik heb het bekeken met respect en heel veel plezier. Hartelijk dank om het te mogen kijken 🎉
It's rare to come across a self-made cycling documentary of this quality. Great camerawork and beautifully edited. But it is really the the story of the journey, through so many different environments and to a better understanding of yourself that makes it such a compelling watch.
Probably the best thing I've ever watched on TH-cam.
I am 58 years old & currently bedridden - so going on this amazing adventure with you two was just awesome.
Extraordinarily out of this world there Vallu, Alvari and also Greg.
Kiitos Guys. What a wonderful trip. Thanks for sharing this video with us. Amazing.
Thank you, what a triumph! What I learned: the world is a beautiful place that rewards those who get out there and explore it; and, doing so will inspire the better self in you, and in others.
Wau! Tajuttoman kova suoritus jätkät. Video production off the hook🎣 Varmasti elämänne seikkailu. Tsemppiä kaikkeen tulevaan ja innolla ootetaan uusia seikkailuja.
Amazing journey - and even if it's still the beginnign of the year - I am sure this is one of the most inspiring films of 2024!
Unreal. I was so emotionally involved in that trip from start to "Finnish". Sorry, couldn't resist that. Seriously though, I am a cyclist, and have been for the majority of my life, and I long for a trip like this. What an incredible journey you two shared with one another and I'm so thankful to have been taken along for the ride. Beautiful, challenging terrain. Wonderful & friendly people. It really doesn't get much better than that. AWESOME!!! Such great content. Thank you guys for sharing those 245 days with us. A slight glimpse into what was. Cheers!!
The most impressive bicycle trip adventure i've ever seen. ❤
Good Job Guys, best Bikepacking movie i've ever Seen. Perfect mix with talking,music and filming the countryside. Made me feel like just jumping on the Bike and let's go
Whaaat THIS WAS AMAZING!!! :D I have watched million cycle touring videos and the best from the all comes from two finnish guys!! :D I can't believe this.
1:30 into this... very good camera work 👍
You guys lived the dream those months!! Best video I have seen in years and that from a channel with only 1k subs!!
and that's why I love TH-cam. You just stumble into world class content like this. Absolutely awesome guys , thanks so much for putting this together and sharing it with the world. I bloody loved it.
Amazing journey! Thanks for sharing! Someday i will have my own adventure and live a tale worth telling.
It was very inspiring, thank you for this documentary. I fell like you have a material for the whole series of movies! Anyway great job, amazing pictures. I would have loved to join you for at least part of your journey.
Thank you so much!
Wow. What a great film. The images, the music, the adventure. So well made. Fantastic stuff. Congratulations.
Supposed to only watch for 15 minutes, couldn''t stop and ended up watching the whole thing. Amazing.
This was so inspiring to watch. I cycled 4400km from Malta to Sweden in 41 days last summer and this really moved me. It makes me wanna go on another bicycle trip. Your filming and editing was amazing too, I appreciated that. It's not easy to cycle in such elements and document it as you go. Thanks for this. You deserve a million views.
Been following you guys on Instagram since Romania. Such an intense trip, guys! Much respect for how you handled all these obstacles, flat tires, water shortage and what not! Especially impressed by how you kept a positive spirit when things were tough!
Thanks for taking us along with this awesome documentary!
Seriously, guys, I think this was the best adventure video I've seen on youtube since youtube was born! Loved every second of it. The amazing views and music combo is a masterpiece! Thank you so much for sharing your adventure!
Bonjour Alvari et Vallu,
Fantastic job you did in summarizing a year in a handful of minutes.
Started watching your documentary and time flew, without noticing it one hour was gone.
Old anorak here (but Yotto fan), sadly too old for that kind of adventure, but pretty sure I can still pedal, at a slower pace than you did, starting in Bulgaria, northbound, all the way up to Finland.
At least, your film gave me te incentive to try.
Glad you loved Romania, my home country and yep, unfortunately more and more bears have been seen in recent years, however I'm glad the cars were able to help you get through safely.
I've been flirting with the idea of pedaling such long distances for a long time, but now I'm actually feeling more inspired to start planning a trip eventually.
Keep up the good work, and the documentation is really nice, fun, inspirational, it makes you wanna be there with you guys along the journey! 😊
This video deserves >1M views, great work mate!
What an absolute gem of a film! 😍 Thank you so much for sharing your adventure!
Thank you so much for sharing your absolutely amazing journey 🙏🏻
How incredible 😍. Beautifully filmed, well dialogued, amazing journey. ❤ from Espoo. You guys are truely awesome
nice man . i am bit sad that you dint show something more from Bulgaria...we have nice beach places ...but maybe next time :) ...By the way i just got the same Bliz glasses ,cant wait to use them in summer!
That's incredible. You have earned so much respect. greetings from Turkey. ❤️🙏
It might be the most inspiring video in my life, that makes sense of life different...
Awesome vibes and very well documented! Thank you.
I from Nepal and love you video.
I dont a lot of Finnish but I can:
Ai vittu mä oon ihan jäässä! Auttakaa nyt joku vittu mä oon ihan jäässä mähän sanoin etten mä vedä saatana enää kertaakaan :D
Wow, what a gem. So nicely put together. No drama, friendly, fresh calm and exiting film. 10 pistettä! Hyvin tehty!
Inspiring trip. ❤
No exaggerations, no clickbait, no typical social media crap. Just a great trip with two super likeable guys (and at times a funny Frenchman) who are the best example of why I would like to be a Viking too.
This is an incredible piece of film. I thoroughly enjoyed it and cannot imagine how amazing the trip must have been. Truly inspirational!!
best cycling documentary I've seen in a long time, well done!
Great film and great trip! I'd love to see some more content on the exact route you took, as well as your gear. :) I'm planning a similar trip but don't know yet what to buy and what to pack! That would help others a lot whom you inspired with your video.
So good!! The landscape shots were amazing, im so inspired to do a bike ride trip of a life time. Thank you🙌
This is honestly one of the greatest cycling documentaries out there, it's real, it captures the way a bikepacking trip works and it could not have been filmed and edited any better. While watching this I was already fantasizing about which bikepacking trip I'll do next, thank you!
Wonderfully made! Your documentary makes me want to jump on my bike right now and start my own adventure.
Fantastic trip! So many countries & wonderful people along the way. Beautiful views from mountains to flatland to beaches. Great job! 🙋🏼♀️👍🏻🇺🇸
Incredibly well done! I am loving it! Thank you for sharing your adventures with us!
I’m so proud of you both. I’m so proud of you guys. What a phenomenal job. You embraced so many cultures. I’m in awe of the journey. The art. The friendship. The brotherhood. The holiness of it all. Vallu holding up the bike made me cry. He made it to the pass. I can’t wait to learn more about Alvari and his journey. I love that you found a third soul along the journey, Greg was a great addition. Well done.
What a journey guys, whish you all the best!! 👍
Wonderfull yourney !! Well done and I enjoyed your film ! Thank you ❤
Glad you loved Romania, my home country and yep, unfortunately more and more bears have been seen in recent years, however I'm glad the cars were able to help you get through safely.
I've been flirting with the idea of pedaling such long distances for a long time, but now I'm actually feeling more inspired to start planning a trip eventually.
Keep up the good work, and the documentation is really nice, fun, inspirational, it makes you wanna be there with you guys along the journey!
I believe he was sarcastic? :)))
One of the best cycling documentaries for sure! Loved the small Lithuanian touch at the beginning, greetings!
Wow, guys! That was amazing. Sooo well done. Loved every minute.
38:21 You guys travelled from Delhi to Rishikesh which means you must have passed through my hometown Muzaffarnagar. I really hope you guys didn't have much trouble here because of the bad traffic and extreme humidity
cinematography and storytelling 🔥💓
Tätä on odotettu! Vaikka ei Netflixiin yltäny nii on varmasti nätti filmi 💪
Thanks for sharing this wonderful film. The composition of music, storytelling, editing, graphic design and drone footage is super beautiful!
Incredible journey, thanks for sharing that with us!
So thankful for the choices of music, such a cherry on top to this skillful filming.
Wow, what a trip... and just gorgeous editing 😎
Brilliant video, thank you guys.
The camera work and the journey make an inspiring story.
The remoteness and the Finnishing in Singapore gave me goosebumps.
Two beautiful friends spending 8 months together leaves me breathless with admiration.
Thanks again.
So well done. What an amazing adventure.