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@@relicrangers6790 thank you very much. It was a wonderful adventure.

Hey there. We added a rockbros frame bag. One thing to note is my bike developed some scuff marks on the frame from the velcro straps.

@@gogorobandles Thank you. I presume it was completely waterproof?

@@mbrylewski I had my hydration hose sticking out of it, which of course meant water would enter through the open zipper but if the zipper is closed, it is waterproof.

So nice to hear from you Julie and thank you for the kind words. I keep re-reading your blog to the Yucatan as I'm daydreaming about possible mini tours for when we return there this winter. Touring in Europe was everything we had hoped it would be. We had a marvelous time and we learned that we are capable and able to cycle for a length of time. Hoping to return next year. Do you still get out on your bikes? I hope so.

@@gogorobandles yes you absolutely should do some mini touring trips in Yucatan, we really enjoyed it! Cycling trips are on a back burner here due to my rib condition for which I had surgery this year and still need more treatment, also my Dad is unwell, but we hope to get back out there in the future, I do miss it. Keep well, and love to you both Ps Hi to Maria from us 🙂

@julielovegrove4899 sorry to hear about your health challenges Julie. I hope they are resolved quickly and that you can return to cycling soon. Take care

@@Busycheek Hi there - glad to have you along🙂 Do you go on tours as well?

@@gogorobandles So far London to Amsterdam is the longest I have done. I cycle a lot locally and I commute by bike too😊

@@Busycheek we are hoping to start a tour next August in Amsterdam. Looking forward to it.

@@gogorobandles Beautiful city, very laid back and lots of bicycles🙂

@@gkamphuis61 Hi there - I am glad you enjoyed the videos. We use Sena helmets which have a built-in communication system. They work super well and have a long battery life before needing to recharge. They were great at keeping in touch during the ride plus they have a built in radio to listen to if that's your thing. Thanks for the question🙂

Hi T&S - thanks for tagging along with us and watching all of the last video - it was a long one! We are feeling kind of lost this summer with no big adventures and wishing we were on a cycle tour somewhere. But that's ok and with any luck, we will return to Europe next year for another one. I see you collaborated with another RUclipsr - I will have to watch and also your latest video that you posted today. I'm so far behind (Olympics got in the way) Take care and keep up the adventures. L&R

@@gogorobandles thanks for the update. We can only imagine how eager you both must be for another adventure riding tour. Truly amazing feat! It was great to catch up and collab with @WillGowKelowna from Will Solos Travels. Thanks for watching our videos and let us know if interested in a collaboration one day. That would be neat to share both experiences. Cheers! T&S

@@ForkNLeans I really don't know

@@grahamsullivan1237 hey Graham - it was an amazing trip and I really miss touring but will have to wait until next year. The bikes performed really well. Just a couple of minor problems. A bolt on Robs front rack broke with about 3 weeks to go, which he was able to fix. We also had some noise coming from the front which Rob ended up diagnosing as needing to adjust the brakes and then all was good. The tires handled all the different road surfaces really well. I realized that my bike is too big for me and I actually rode it through the tour with my stem on backwards to try and adjust for a bike that's too big. Although it didn't seem to bother the handling and because I also had difficulty lifting my leg over the bar - I've traded it for a new bike - one that fits me. Lesson learned. Otherwise we think the TOUGHROADS is a good, solid bike.

@@richardwalker5004 hi Richard. They are Sena helmets with a built-in Bluetooth system. No app needed once the helmets are paired. They came in very handy riding through cities and also just nice to share thoughts etc. They also have a portable unit that you can attach to your helmet strap. We have those in Mexico but we've found the battery on them not to be as long lasting as the helmets. I've also read about a different portable one that has good battery life that you attach to your helmet. Can't remember the brand but I believe it's for motorcycles.

@@SlowMovingSaddles Thank-you for the kind words❤️ It has been a pleasure to be able to share our experience - the good and sometimes not so good😄 I have to say, it was a blast!

@@ForkNLeans there is a real energy to that. I think manouvering around Paris, whether by foot, bike or car, is like a dance. I'm glad to of experienced it.

@@gogorobandles yes How nice. It'd be a nightmare now 😸

@@ForkNLeans true

@@ForkNLeans Happy to share🙂

@@HappyTrailsAdventures hey T&S. I hope you are keeping cool this summer🙂 Really appreciate you following along. It was an interesting ending to our trip. Definately a change in scenery the closer we got to Paris. We are hoping for a repeat next year.

@@gogorobandles Wow, that's great to hear that you are planning to return. Such a nice part of the world to explore by bike. Have a great rest of your summer and enjoy your next adventures! T&S

@@scottfailor6305 Hi Scott - I planned with Komoot. If you are planning on cycling any of the Eurovelo routes, they have GPS tracks you can download. I've paid for the premium with Komoot and it shows me the eurovelo routes. Having said that, it was so easy to follow the signs. The trick was to plan our day based on campgrounds, which are plentiful but start to close in September. I'm not sure if you will be camping but the WTMG was also a wonderful platform. Where are you planning to cycle?

Thanks for the info! Thinking maybe mid May to mid August if I can get the time off my wife is retiring want to do a trip like you guys did… definitely want to camp…just hoping not to much rain that early but guess you never know was pouring in Paris this week for the Olympics

Looks like you didn’t just stick to the eurovelo routes necessarily… did you have a general idea of what towns you wanted to visit and just Kamoot from one little town to the next?

@@scottfailor6305 We had a general idea of which direction we were heading when first planning the route. We knew we would be cycling the EV15 and then hooking up to the EV6. The start of the trip was uncertain as was the last 3 weeks. We started in Lille and we were originally headed to Brugge but at the advice of locals we changed our route to Ghent so we were flexible. A lot of planning was based around where campgrounds could be found. We were never turned away from a campground, so that wasn't a worry. I also didn't download the actual gox tracks for the eurovelos(maybe should of?) because I believe Komoot doesn't always stick to the routes, which is not a bad thing I guess. I will gladly share our tracks with you if you wish and any other info.

@@scottfailor6305 weather is a crap shoot for sure but I'm really happy we chose summer/fall. Doing the same next year.

I'm pretty certain that will be our one and only time riding in Paris. The biggest issue is not knowing our way. Also the traffic noise made it difficult to hear each other even with our Sena helmets. I am glad for the experience though.🙂

The whole trip was quite the experience - and such a positive one with all the kind people we met. The abundance of dedicated cycling paths made it a real treat. Thanks for coming along for the ride. 🙂

Hi - the bike Friday folds with the rack on but needs to come off to fit in the suitcase. I hope that answers your question.

We really were lousy tourists 🤣 I'm kinda glad we didn't discover how delicious they were until the end. It was already difficult to pass a bakery and not stuff ourselves with treats. Thanks for watching - I guess I should start working on that last video🙂

@@ForkNLeans thanks🙂 I enjoyed making this video. It brought back good memories.

@@gogorobandles yes and when you play it back you get to see things you missed because focusing on biking 😃

@@ForkNLeans true😄

It was Paris they were cycling towards, not (the city of) Nice😂

@@SlowMovingSaddles LoL

Aw thanks so much guys. Touring the Chateau felt quite magical and overwhelming too. Our legs were so sore from all the stairs we climbed! It was so massive. I think we spent 3 hours there and didn't see it all. I'm so happy we met the family from Quebec - they are quite the inspiration. It was wonderful to share their company for a couple of days and was just what we needed. Can't wait to return🙂 Thanks for watching T&S

@@grahames9228 so true. Looking forward to returning to do another one

@@CycleXplorer it was so amazing!

Thanks so much🙂 If truth be known we were trying to avoid a big hill but in the end, didn't succeed. Actually, planning near the end became harder because of the timing and closed campgrounds.

Too heavy haha. Actually I don't really know off hand - I should add it up. We don't regret anything we took though.

@@gogorobandles ya I'm sure it's all needed

Thanks🙂

Hey guys - Thanks - I'm hesitant to do reviews as what we might think is wonderful somebody else might think is awful. But anyways, when I saw no reviews on this tent anywhere I thought it could be useful to others who might be looking at purchasing it. Thanks for watching and for the comment. Cheers🙂 L&R

She was such a kind and interesting lady. We loved meeting her. It was a highlight of the trip.

Yes I agree other than the MCETO has 2 openings into the vestibule.

Our pleasure and thanks for watching🙂

Hey guys - I believe they were a motorbike of sorts. Yes they were speeding along pretty good😮

@@gogorobandles That explains it, they were quick! 🏍

Thanks❤️ Only 2 more left!

@@gogorobandles looking forward!😃

Yup - I did some riding when I was a kid but not a ton (not that I can remember😁) I couldn't believe at first how hard riding a couple kilometers could be lol. I've come a long way. And yes - apparently I swore😮

@@gogorobandles haha too funny! Yeah we had to play it back a couple times to be sure we heard what we thought we heard. In German "Scheisse" is not really considered a bad word. :-)

Thank goodness🙂

Hey there - I think the biggest contributing factor of feeling down at this time was the worry over getting Rob's passport replaced. The closer we got to Orleans the more preoccupied our thoughts became with this issue. It is nice to have a partner to ride with for the times when we need some encouragement and support. You've done very well only to have one time of this! You know looking back on these videos while doing the edits, I can't believe how beautiful and magical it all was. We are so lucky to of had this experience. As long as we keep healthy, we will keep riding🚲 and exploring.

@@gogorobandles one time that we both were at a very low point at the same time. Usually we take turns at it. ;-)

Thanks Ron & Petra for the kind words. I agree- squat toilets are the best. What part of the EV6 was your favorite? We are not sure where to explore next time we travel to Europe (hopefully next year) there are so many great places to choose from. Enjoy your day🙂

@@gogorobandles hmmmm... that is a tough answer. There are a lot of places we enjoyed and there are also spots that are boring, but it is what you make of it. Parts of the Loire Valley were very nice and had great facilities (campgrounds) that catered to cycle tourist. Germany and Austria have a lot of neat towns/cities, castles, and amazing scenery that you get to cycle through that are neat. After Budapest to Serbia is somewhat boring, but then in Serbia things get interesting again. The section we cycled in Bulgaria before turning south to Sofia was ok. Without going and looking through all your videos have you cycle any of the Camino routes? You could fly to Lisbon and cycle the Portuguese Way to Santiago or fly to London and cycle the Canal System (lots of fun with the long boat folks) or .... gosh so many many options. We could spend hours coming up with places to explore depending on your comfort level. We've pretty much cycled through every country in Europe from as far south as Crete to Nordkapp (North Cape) in Norway.

@@PedalPowerTouring yes so many wonderful options. We loved Belgium for the friendly people and Germany for the interesting towns and beautiful scenery. There were times riding along the EV6 in France, especially up on the levees, that weren't too motivating but in general the section we rode was pretty good and well marked. The Boulangeries were our motivator 😁

Hey you two - thanks for the kind words. The EV6 is a beautiful route and stretches from Nantes eastward to the Black Sea! Lots of diversity if a person goes for riding the whole route. I hear the Danube section is stunning. As far as power, yes most sites have power available and you pay extra for. Also takes a special RV plug. Some of the campgrounds place cycle tourists in a big field where there is no power available. It was rare to have a picnic table available as well. We felt a lot of time was spent figuring out how to chair everything. We carry 2 power banks and 2 solar panels which helps but when the power banks need charging every few days, they take all night to charge. I think we need to research fast charge power banks maybe. The outcome at the embassy worked out just fine - it always does🙂 Take care

@@gogorobandles Thank you for all the info L&R, great insight for all!

Hi - I hope you are enjoying your spring🙂 Yes, it was a tough week. It is hard to watch ourselves being so whiny, but it is how we were feeling. We were tired and the upcoming break in Orleans would do us good. You are right, it's good to have those days to make us appreciate the good ones. Take care.

Haha now that's funny😁

Hey - no we haven't done a gear summary but perhaps should at a future time. We bought the table at Decathlon. It folds down pretty good - it will actually fit in my back pannier I've found. It weighs 1.6 kg worth every gram in our opinion. Instead of decreasing weight during the trip we added to our load with a few things. I don't regret a single thing I took along.

Hi Marek - how exciting you ordered your bike! No there are not threaded holes for a kickstand. We purchased a clic-stand, that works very well. Very sturdy under a heavy load.

Thank you. I bought the Toughroad because of your RUclips videos and experience of the bike. I don't believe I made a mistake. So, one extra bit of kit to buy for the bike. Thank you.

@mbrylewski always something to spend your money on 😁 We are quite pleased with bikes - I hope you will be too.

Thanks T&S - it's great to relive the adventure through editing the videos. It brings back good feelings and a real sense of accomplishment. Hopefully we can plan for more. Take care and thanks for the comment😄 L&R

The Rhine section was stunning. It was very busy with riverboats. I think you would love it. Retirement is wonderful - I hope you get to experience it soon🙂 It certainly is means more time for adventures. Take care and we will keep our eye out for your next video. L&R

You are getting yourselves into something wonderful🙂 Our timing doing the EV6 was a bit off as we camp and the campgrounds were starting to close. You shouldn't have that problem in May. There were some sections of the EV6 that we cycled that we loved. It is well signed and we were always near a town to stock up on food. Have fun! L&R

@@gogorobandles Thanks so much for the reply. Yes, I actually pushed it back a couple weeks so more things would be open. I'm very much enjoying watching your adventure. -H😄

I am just checking out your channel now Henry - what a great format (and that radio voice - wow) Will you be filming your EV6 adventure? L&R

@@gogorobandles Oh thanks, that's very kind of you. And yes, I'm hoping to film some walks as well as some vids for @TravelingMel channel which is our family travel channel.

I will have to check it out - thanks. Have a wonderful adventure and never pass up a boulangerie is my advice to you. L&R

Thanks🙂 I'm enjoying making these videos and reliving the experience.

Thanks Nicolas🙂

Gracias Amiga❤️