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We're Chris and Hillary, and we're bike travelers. Welcome!
Whether you call it bikepacking, bike touring, all-terrain biking, or something else, it doesn't matter to us. We just like exploring the world by bike. We don't care about racing, so you won't find that here. If you're into cycling but not really into going as fast as possible, you've found your place!
In 2022, we spent two months biking across Turkey. Since then, we've learned that we really love creating videos to remember our adventures. We feel so lucky to get to share them with the world, and we hope you join us in celebrating the cultures, people, and places we visit.
Whether you call it bikepacking, bike touring, all-terrain biking, or something else, it doesn't matter to us. We just like exploring the world by bike. We don't care about racing, so you won't find that here. If you're into cycling but not really into going as fast as possible, you've found your place!
In 2022, we spent two months biking across Turkey. Since then, we've learned that we really love creating videos to remember our adventures. We feel so lucky to get to share them with the world, and we hope you join us in celebrating the cultures, people, and places we visit.
Three Days Bikepacking the High Alps
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Heaven is Overrated (Bikepacking the Alps 2)
Просмотров 12 тыс.Месяц назад
▶ Our Bikepacking Gear List: bit.ly/ssgearlist ▶ Support us on Patreon - right now we have stickers for supporters! bit.ly/s_spatreon. ▶ Or if you'd like to support the channel but don't want to commit to Patreon, buy us a coffee on Ko-Fi. ko-fi.com/slowspokes ▶ Music: Much of the music in this episode is licensed through Track Club. If you use our referral link, you get two months full-access ...
Into the Alps | Bikepacking Italy 1
Просмотров 11 тыс.2 месяца назад
▶ Our Bikepacking Gear List: bit.ly/ssgearlist ▶ Support us on Patreon! bit.ly/s_spatreon. ▶ Or if you'd like to support the channel but don't want to commit to Patreon, buy us a coffee on Ko-Fi. ko-fi.com/slowspokes ▶ Music: Much of the music in this episode is licensed through Track Club. If you use our referral link, you get two months full-access for free! trackclub.com/referral-landing?via...
Our (All-Terrain) Bikepacking Gear List
Просмотров 101 тыс.4 месяца назад
Turns out RUclips only allows 5000 characters in descriptions, so below is a partial list of all our gear. FULL GEAR LIST (FREE POST): www.patreon.com/posts/2024-gear-list-107025941 ▶ Get early access to our videos & bonus content on Patreon. Tiers start at $2/mo (and all tiers get the same benefits): bit.ly/s_spatreon. (Or if you'd like to support the channel but don't want to commit to Patreo...
The Getaway | A Bikepacking Adventure
Просмотров 42 тыс.5 месяцев назад
We needed a break. Here's the route we followed: bikepacking.com/routes/central-oregon-backcountry-explorer/ Here's the cooking pot we use in this video (affiliate link): bit.ly/45CwDsr ▶FULL GEAR LIST: www.patreon.com/posts/2024-gear-list-107025941 (free post) ▶ Get early access to our videos & bonus content on Patreon. Tiers start at $2/mo (and all tiers get the same benefits): bit.ly/s_spatr...
I Built My Dream Bikepacking Bike
Просмотров 131 тыс.6 месяцев назад
We made this video about stripping down a secondhand 2020 Salsa Fargo and building it up as a flat bar Rohloff bikepacking bike: 1) for anyone who wants to watch someone who isn't mechanically inclined puzzle her way through a bike project, 2) for anyone who wants to do the same thing, since there isn't much information about it on the internet, and 3) for practice because we got a new camera a...
Across Weirdish Wild Space | A Bikepacking Adventure
Просмотров 25 тыс.7 месяцев назад
We're Chris and Hillary, and we explored the Cedar Mesa: Ruins & Monuments Loop of southeastern Utah. Come with us! "...you'll start in to race down long wiggled roads at a break-necking pace and grind on for miles across weirdish wild space..." -Dr. Seuss, Oh! The Places You'll Go Leave No Trace: The best summary we've found of how to take care of the desert while traveling through it: www.vis...
Wildcamping on the Mediterranean | Bikepacking Italy
Просмотров 5 тыс.8 месяцев назад
We finally go swimming! ▶ Watch the whole trip: ruclips.net/p/PLPHcWJuZGmMd6E5_2NpDyz4Dp5B7tswLl ▶ Get early access to our videos & more on Patreon. Tiers start at $2/mo (and all tiers get the same benefits!): bit.ly/s_spatreon. (Or just buy us a coffee on Ko-Fi. Thank you! ko-fi.com/slowspokes) ▶ Music: The music in this episode is licensed through Track Club. If you use our referral link, you...
The Lost Coast | Bikepacking Italy 7
Просмотров 7 тыс.9 месяцев назад
We don't go to military jail! ▶ Watch the next video: ruclips.net/video/2g7O53uXWpA/видео.html ▶ Watch the whole trip: ruclips.net/p/PLPHcWJuZGmMd6E5_2NpDyz4Dp5B7tswLl ▶ Get early access to our videos & more on Patreon. Tiers start at $2/mo (and all tiers get the same benefits!): bit.ly/s_spatreon. (Or just buy us a coffee on Ko-Fi. Thank you! ko-fi.com/slowspokes) ▶ Music: The music in this ep...
To the Sea | Bikepacking Italy 6
Просмотров 4 тыс.10 месяцев назад
▶ Watch the whole trip: ruclips.net/p/PLPHcWJuZGmMd6E5_2NpDyz4Dp5B7tswLl ▶ Get early access to our videos & more on Patreon. Tiers start at $2/mo (and all tiers get the same benefits!): bit.ly/s_spatreon. (Or just buy us a coffee on Ko-Fi. Thank you! ko-fi.com/slowspokes) ▶ Music: The music in this episode is licensed through Track Club. If you use our referral link, you get two months full-acc...
Escaping the Rain | Bikepacking Italy 5
Просмотров 4,6 тыс.10 месяцев назад
▶ Watch the next video: ruclips.net/video/V4tb8BRxpGY/видео.html ▶ Or just watch the whole trip: ruclips.net/p/PLPHcWJuZGmMd6E5_2NpDyz4Dp5B7tswLl ▶ Get early access to our videos & more on Patreon. Tiers start at $2/mo (and all tiers get the same benefits!): bit.ly/s_spatreon. (Or just buy us a coffee on Ko-Fi. Thank you! ko-fi.com/slowspokes) ▶ Music: The music in this episode is licensed thro...
Heaven Is a Place on Earth | Bikepacking Italy 4
Просмотров 7 тыс.11 месяцев назад
▶ Watch the next video: ruclips.net/video/P-vYLbXK6zo/видео.html ▶ Or just watch the whole trip: ruclips.net/p/PLPHcWJuZGmMd6E5_2NpDyz4Dp5B7tswLl ▶ Get early access to our videos & more on Patreon. Tiers start at $2/mo (and all tiers get the same benefits!): bit.ly/s_spatreon. (Or just buy us a coffee on Ko-Fi. Thank you! ko-fi.com/slowspokes) ▶ Music: The music in this episode is licensed thro...
Go Your Own Way | Bikepacking Italy (As A Group) 3
Просмотров 9 тыс.Год назад
▶ Watch the next video: ruclips.net/video/EQqn2RxbZ_g/видео.html ▶ Or just watch the whole trip: ruclips.net/p/PLPHcWJuZGmMd6E5_2NpDyz4Dp5B7tswLl ▶ Get early access to our videos & more on Patreon. Tiers start at $2/mo (and all tiers get the same benefits!): bit.ly/s_spatreon. (Or just buy us a coffee on Ko-Fi. Thank you! ko-fi.com/slowspokes) ▶ Music: The music in this episode is licensed thro...
The Most Beautiful Cycling Road | Bikepacking Italy 2
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The Most Beautiful Cycling Road | Bikepacking Italy 2
Flying With Bikes | Bikepacking Italy 1
Просмотров 4,3 тыс.Год назад
Flying With Bikes | Bikepacking Italy 1
5 Mistakes Bikepackers Make Around Cars
Просмотров 46 тыс.Год назад
5 Mistakes Bikepackers Make Around Cars
Handlebar Bag Long-Term Review: Swift Catalyst Vs Paloma
Просмотров 6 тыс.Год назад
Handlebar Bag Long-Term Review: Swift Catalyst Vs Paloma
This Bike Trip Didn’t Go As Planned…
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This Bike Trip Didn’t Go As Planned…
Finding, Carrying, and Treating Water While Bikepacking
Просмотров 8 тыс.Год назад
Finding, Carrying, and Treating Water While Bikepacking
How to Avoid Dog Attacks On a Bike Tour
Просмотров 216 тыс.Год назад
How to Avoid Dog Attacks On a Bike Tour
Are Custom Bike Frame Bags Worth It? // Rogue Panda vs Rockgeist Comparison
Просмотров 8 тыс.Год назад
Are Custom Bike Frame Bags Worth It? // Rogue Panda vs Rockgeist Comparison
The Ancient City of Ani // Bikepacking Turkey
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The Ancient City of Ani // Bikepacking Turkey
Over the Shoulder of Mt Ararat // Bicycle Touring Turkey
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Over the Shoulder of Mt Ararat // Bicycle Touring Turkey
The World's Oldest Temples // Bikepacking Turkey
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The World's Oldest Temples // Bikepacking Turkey
Mount Nemrut & the Euphrates River // Bike Touring Turkey
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Mount Nemrut & the Euphrates River // Bike Touring Turkey
Cappadocia // Bike Touring Turkey Series
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Cappadocia // Bike Touring Turkey Series
The Lake District to Konya // Bike Touring Turkey
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The Lake District to Konya // Bike Touring Turkey
The Western Taurus Mountains // Bike Touring Turkey
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The Western Taurus Mountains // Bike Touring Turkey
Great track you two made all the better from your determined and friendly manner. keep up your goos work life balance.
Much appreciated!
Velo foyag
I just have an accident this morning in Thailand where there are millions of stray dogs on the road. He ran out from behind a parked car, and I hit him. My front wheel locked and I flew. Luckily, I was wearing a crash helmet and gloves. Two swollen wrists and a few bruises on the shoulders, elbows, etc. It was a lucky situation. There was no car behind me or in front of me. But the little dogs were still barking around me. In the morning, the situation is not easy in Thailand. People give them food, but next to the road , it means creating potential hazards for motorbike rides, especially. Hundreds of people die every year because of this. Every time when I ride around early morning, some dogs bark and chase me. If not too friendly, I use my ultrasound dog repellent device.
Scary!
Hi, amazing trip! Perhaps you could share a gpx file with the route? Thanks!
Hi! I’m sorry, we don’t have a great way to share gpx files right now.
Thank you, thank you for your wonderful biking vlog. I'm really enjoying it, but I'm having a hard time reading the captions. Could you please leave the text on the screen for a few more seconds and make it just a little bit larger. I'm constantly rewinding to read them, and it's ruining the ebb and flow of the vlog. I know some people are speed readers, but most aren't. Thank you for your consideration. God bless you and your family.
…Oops😳❗️Nice recovery several times AND aren’t walking tours of Italy the Best⁉️ But seriously, nice video once again …. Q?: do you filter the water coming out of the mountain-side springs?…Thanks again for a wonderful view and sharing of your trip🙃
Usually we do, unless we can see it coming out of the mountain. We have a BeFree filter.
I enjoy watching your travel/adventure videos. What brand and model helmet is Chris using now?
Maggie, we’re glad you’re enjoying following our adventures! In this video, I am wearing a helmet from Decathlon, but I’m not sure of the model, and it’s not listed on their website. Also, even though I really want to like the helmet (it fits my head comfortably and has a tiny taillight), the straps are not adjustable, and I find this leaves my forehead way more exposed than I would want if I were ever to actually put the helmet to use.
Oh another amazing adventure. 😊 Thank you it is reminding me of the feeling of excitement and joy I would get on my own adventures in Europe. How I miss that 😢 but reliving it with your videos is wonderful 😊👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Aww thank you! ☺️ we’re glad they bring you a little bit of joy
Loved every minute of this 😊 especially the “oh no! Bad choice bad choice!” 😂 shouldn’t laugh but it was funny 😆
😊 glad you liked it. It was a fun one to make!
So much love the view. Thank ypu for sharing your beautiful ride. From Philippines. ❤
Thank you so much!
Last year my rear rack mount bolt broke, and I had to bypass the frame using a D-clamp and a small 4-hole plate. I stared at it for a while and contemplated my repair but once it was all fixed, that mend lasted for another month of riding. I had to use my Dremel at home to get the remaining screw out of the frame.
Oof, sounds like a puzzle!
Regarding smell, I loved riding the Canal Garonne and Midi because the side of the path was covered with oregano, thyme and rosemary.
You guys are awesome! Love your adventures. Love your videos.
Thanks so much!
Hello! The viewings have been extremely exciting. Very professional video editing. I have one question, though: If Hillary used to ride in Italy with a regular external derailleur, now she's riding in the Alps with a Rohloff internal gear hub. How did the Rohloff feel? Was it better, or was there something lacking? I'm asking because I’m considering getting a belt-drive gear system. Thanks in advance, and I wish you many more enjoyable kilometers!
Thanks! I really like it, and would not go back to derailleurs--you can actually see more about what I think about it at the end of this video: ruclips.net/video/cNUEOSRxU4A/видео.htmlsi=89o_NElQX3RXFeRl
Hello! Thank you very much! Yes, I had seen that video, and it was very inspiring. Wishing you amazing new journeys!
You did very good on the Romantsch!
Thank you! Do you live in an area where it’s spoken?
Mosquito head net. Tiny, fits over a helmet, great for camp
I love internal gear hubs. Most of my bikes have sturmey archer hubs and they're great. They only have three gears though haha
Nice❤
Now that you have some more time on it, how are you liking the rolhoff conversion? Is it handling the climbs as well as the derailer drivetrain did? Also, the shoe thing was hilarious…
Haha thanks! And I love it and will never go back to a derailleur, ever. It handles climbs great, especially now that I’m practiced changing gears.
What an awesome, tough and adventurous route!! I can't seem to find you on komoot any more?
Thanks! And here you go! www.komoot.com/user/2606712238245?ref=imk-qr
Nice!
Thanks! 😊
👍👍🇮🇳🇮🇳❤❤
Great stuff Chris and Hillary, ATB.
Thanks!
Hi! As a European, I'd like to know what you dislike about the campsite here, as they're the only ones I've experienced myself 😅
So many things! We should say, we’ve only been to Italian and Turkish campsites so others might be better. But here we go: In the US, we have both private and public campgrounds. They vary wildly in quality, but in general, our private campgrounds are much like European ones, whereas the public ones (run by state parks, national parks, or national forests) are cheaper (they tend to charge per site, not per person, and are between $5-20 per site), quieter, in more wild settings with lots of trees, and usually you have lots of space between campsites in the campground. Also, the showers (if they have showers) are usually free with unlimited hot water. There’s usually a picnic table at each campsite. There are no bright shining lights kept on all night. We also have lots of free legal wild camping, where on certain kinds of public land you can camp pretty much anywhere you can fit a tent. There’s no bathrooms, and your water usually comes from a creek or spring, but nobody’s going to bother you and you’re usually alone so it’s easy to sleep. It’s like wild camping in Europe, but legal and no stress. I think they have something similar in some Scandinavian countries. We never found a public campground in Europe. All the campsites were private, and it seems like “camping” usually caters to German and French tourists who have semi-permanent structures or RVs/vans. The sites are so small and close together, and they try to pack as many people in as possible. With all the vehicles, the campgrounds are rarely beautiful or peaceful. If you’re in a tent, you usually have a tiny site right next to tons of other people in an open area with no shade or privacy, and it’s often on sloped ground. You’re often right next to (or sometimes underneath) a loud road. There are usually barking dogs. There are usually bright lights shining all night long. There are rarely picnic tables, and the showers often cost extra and you only get like 4 minutes of hot water. And the bathrooms are usually in really bad condition. Also, the campgrounds often cost per person rather than per site, and usually at least $20 per person, so for two people $40, and often much more than that. So we are paying a lot for a cramped site where we don’t get much sleep. So usually in Europe I prefer to wildcamp, because it’s quieter and darker and we are able to get much better sleep and it’s much cheaper. But we are always worried about being woken up and made to move. I hope that answers your question!
@@slow_spokesThanks, that was really interesting. I'm Italian and I think our campsites are especially bad and expensive compared to the rest of Europe, so I'm confident you'll find better spots abroad. The ban on wild camping is really frustrating, I love Scandinavia for their freedom in that regard. Happy pedaling!
Another more ride specific question, what gearing are you using?.
Chris is using a 2x11 with 46/30 upfront and an 11-42 cassette. Hillary is riding with Rohloff Speedhub paired with a 36 tooth chainring.
Totally random question, what make are your rear lights. I have been searching for a light that mounts to my quick rack without success
Chris has a Cateye Rapid-X rear light that attaches with rubber bands to the rear rack with the help of an added small wooden dowel (Cateye does make an adapter clip). Hillary has had surprisingly good results from a cheep light off Amazon that appears to be discontinued.
Tell me more about how you like your Rohloff. I ordered mine with a Rohloff. I Enjoy you should really consider using a water filter.
I like it a lot! I don't think I'll be going back. And we actually do use a water filter -- it's called a BeFree, we use it a couple times in this video.
It's so incredibly beautiful up there!
Thanks for spending the time to edit and share videos of your adventures. The scenery is spectacular and your commentary conveys what you are feeling and experiencing. Both of you are very adventurous souls. Is there any hill you won't attempt to climb?
Aww thanks! We’re glad that it’s landing right.
Riding a bike with a little buzz is always a kick 🎉
It’s pretty fun!
Tell me you climb w/out telling me you climb. “Thanks for the beta.”
You caught us :)
Thanks for the great video!
Glad you liked it!
Isn't it funny how the uphill is so often gruelling and lasts for hours and hours. We push through praying for the dowhill the whole time. And then when the downhill comes we whizz past and it is over in minutes and we barely get to enjoy it at all. Then we realise that the slow brutal uphill gave us plenty of time to enjoy the magic of the mountains. You beautifully captured all of this, thank you so much for making this video so excellently and having such a wonderful adventure. You are beacons of inspiration!!
Aww thanks! And yeah, it’s something we think about a lot… bikepacking, time-wise, is mostly grinding uphill. So you gotta really learn to love it, or at least get through it!
Ahaha “an actual whimper” 😂 totally fair, that tunnel looked intense! But what a view at the end 😍
Haha I’m a little embarrassed by my fear because I know it’s irrational but I really can’t control it. :)
Chris and Hillary, so nice to see your video and yourselves. It's been so long since you posted. Wonderful video. Atb, That Travelling Guy....
Thanks, good to hear from you too! Life has been so busy lately, but this project brings us joy. We'll always be back. :) I hope you are well and enjoying your travels!
Love this couple. You all keep doing what you’re doing. 😊
Aww thanks. Glad you’re here!
I am subscribed, and you will have me viewing again soon. What a great video, an area I hope to take our bikes to next summer and explore...
Thanks for joining us! We hope you get to go!
Hi Hillary. Maybe you have a bit of this ... 'Nyctophobia is more than just being afraid of the dark. It's also a fear of what you can't see. ' Cheers from Canada.
Ohh thanks! Yeah that might be it. I didn’t know that was part of nyctophobia.
Hello, Hillary and Chris! Just found your channel the other day (I subscribed) and proceeded to binge watch a couple playlists. You guys do a good job of putting together your videos. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us! Take care!
Thank you so much! Glad you liked them. We are always trying to get better at making these little stories, so we’d always love feedback if you have it!
Epic scenery……. Especially in the sunshine ☀️
Sun does make a difference!
The White Lotus? Thanks for all the filming! Hope you continue to stay safe, happy, and cycling. Staying up all night binging your channel.
Hahaha oh man, we hope you got some sleep, but what a compliment.
@ I’m up! I immediately told my wife about your channel, travels, and my obsession with both. Headed out for a bike ride then a nap. Hahaha ❤️
cycle.travel has been a game changer for me on my cross country trip through the US. highly recommended
Im a cycle commuter eith 1 dog near home that is untrained and poorly socialized i love dogs so i started carrying biscuits he is a nice dog now at least to me
love it!
Thank you, nice vid, what about your laptops ? where do you keep it usually? also how much weight does the bike hold , does it makes it hard?
Hi, we actually don't carry laptops with us on our trips. If we did, we would probably put them in a pannier, since they are waterproof. We're not quite sure how much weight the bike holds as they are hard to weigh, but it sure does make it hard!
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One of the best things about building your bike is that when you’re on a long ride or a trip and something goes wrong, you’ll know everything about it, so you stand a much better chance of fixing it.
You lost me at “Read the Manual.” 🤣
Couldn't a Gates Carbon Belt be used instead of a chain?
It certainly could
Rohloff hubs are awesome!