Another fabulous, fabulous video, thank you! The journey, land, and the storytelling are all wonderful. It makes me sad that there aren't 100x more views on this video. Personally, I wish the world was watching much more content like this.
thanks for your comments and sorry it took me so long to respond. Glad you enjoyed! I just posted the beginning of a new series, here's the link: ruclips.net/video/u4w-rPcbk88/видео.html
I'm really enjoying all your videos! Great scenery, lovely music, and the two of you are so charming and positive. Where do you plan to ride this year?
Wow, Thanks for posting this.This looked like a blast to ride. I biked the Danube last year with two buddies and we're doing it again next year. I've never rode this route you did on this video. How many days did you ride for this trip? I would love to add this route to our vacation. All the best
This portion (from Zug, Switzerland to Donauschingen) was only about three days if my memory serves. It is excellent as both Germany and Switzerland have fabulous trails throughout this region. Best of luck on your trip!
Thanks for sharing ! Your biking stories are amazing. What bike Travel Bag did you and Julianna use ? What size bikes ? Would you recommend them ? Thank you !!!
Hello Mike, so glad you're enjoying these. We used Ortlieb panniers, Front Rollers on the front, don't remember on the rear. Julianna rode a Salsa Journeyman, I was on a Novarra Safari (a now discontinued REI brand). We certainly would ride them again, and we will, next time we get out. Thanks for watching!
@@TheBicycleTourists Thanks for the reply Roland. I should have been more specific in my question. I was curious as to your shipping bags that you used to pack your bikes away for your trip on the Danube and other places. I have seen some hard cases as well as the ones you had in your video. Our challenge will be where to leave them once we arrive in Europe. We do not have a home base in Zug like you had. I am thinking there has to be a bike shop or storage facility we could store them at. Also, was curious as to your biking plans for this summer? There are some excellent bike trails in Southeast Wisconsin and Northeast Illinois if you are ever in the area. We are riding the Erie Canal in August from Buffalo to Albany and then down into NYC. Your videos are our favorites ! Thanks !!!
We loved the soft cases we used for Europe, but you do need a place to store them. If - rather when - we get back to Europe, I think we'll use them and try to arrange a hotel or Air bnb or something to arrange a small storage place. Or land back in Switzerland with victor and Nadia. I have a loose route planned for southern Wisconsin, northern Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa. Elroy Sparta, Root river, that sort of thing. This summer Julianna is healing from a hand injury but we may be able to make it out there for a small tour. Otherwise, France in Autumn. What would you recommend in northern Illinois? BTW, In our current US series, we do the Erie Canal, Niagara to Amsterdam, where we cut up to cross New England. Fabulous!
@@TheBicycleTourists What brand and size were the soft cases you used ? There are 3 trails that I would strongly recommend in Northern Illinois. All are scenic, relatively flat, and have access to places to stop and eat. 1) Combination Robert McClory Train & Green Bay Trail. The best place to start that ride is at the Metra Rail station at Great Lakes Naval Station in North Chicago. Park you car(s) there and take Robert McClory trail south. On stop you will want to make on your way south towards Chicago is at Fort Sheridan. This is an closed Army base (closed in the 1990's) that has some neat historical buildings and even a path down to Lake Michigan. As you continue south you pass through the scenic and beautiful towns of Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Highland Park, the Ravinia Festival Grounds, and Winnetka, and Wilmette. Somewhere after you pass through Highland Park the trail changes it's name to the Green Bay Trail. We typically stop for lunch in Wilmette as there are lots of options for food there. This is also our turnaround point as well - although you could continue on further and connect to another trail. 2) Chicago Lakefront Trail. We start this trail at Edgewater Beach to the North of the City of Chicago right on Lake Michigan. We will take this trail south along the lakefront right through the heart of Chicago. You will go through various parks along the way including Navy Pier and right past Millenial Park and Grant Park and the giant fountain that you can't miss. Continue south past Soldier Field, the Field Museum, and Shedd Aquarium. Once we reach Jackson Park to the south of Chicago we stop to check out the various sites of the great sites of the 1983 World's Fair. This area includes the iconic Midway which had the world's first Ferris wheel, Wooded Island with the Japanese gardens, and the Museum of Science & Industry which is thew only building left standing from the historic event. We use this area as our turnaround point to head back to our cars. 3) Fox River Trail. This is an outstanding trail that follows along the Fox Rover west of the city of Chicago. Since we typically on do day trips on this trail from our home in suburban Milwaukee 1.5 hours to the North - we will start at a trailhead in the city of Algonquin and bike down to the city of Batavia and turn back there. Some friends started at the south end of the train in Oswego - biked to Algonquin - stayed at a B&B right off the trail - and biked back to Oswego the next day. The scenery on this trail is beautiful. The towns are quant with plenty of eating options. On this trail you will see a Windmill, Castle, Riverboat, and old train depots. If you want to know more please let me know. Thanks !
@@Riekkoff hi Mike, these are great options! I love biking through cities, so much better than driving (or walking), especially when trails are involved. Thanks so much for the info, I will definitely check these out someday, if not with Julianna then with my brothers as we enjoy the Midwest rail trails from time to time. I will send you info on bike bag but they are currently tucked away in the garage, it’ll take a bit of effort but I will send it to you! Cheers!
12:56 Drückt Dich ein Leid mit langem Weg, und willst davon gesunden, Zu Deines Gottes Bergen geh, Die heilen alle Wunden. Suffering with a long way to go, and want to recover from it, Go to the mountains of your God, They heal all wounds.
Another fabulous, fabulous video, thank you! The journey, land, and the storytelling are all wonderful. It makes me sad that there aren't 100x more views on this video. Personally, I wish the world was watching much more content like this.
Thank you so much! I wish they were too!
Also I love how Julianna is always laughing. She's a keeper.
Looks like you had a good trip.
thanks for your comments and sorry it took me so long to respond. Glad you enjoyed! I just posted the beginning of a new series, here's the link: ruclips.net/video/u4w-rPcbk88/видео.html
Haha the early morning airport excitement and delirium are so real. Can't wait to travel internationally again!
I felt the same way as I was editing it. I hate airports, but I love what they represent!
I'm really enjoying all your videos! Great scenery, lovely music, and the two of you are so charming and positive. Where do you plan to ride this year?
Thank you Angela! We'll see about this year. Still up in the air.
You guys look like you're having a blast :)
This is definitely our happy place! thanks for watching!
Wow, Thanks for posting this.This looked like a blast to ride. I biked the Danube last year with two buddies and we're doing it again next year. I've never rode this route you did on this video. How many days did you ride for this trip? I would love to add this route to our vacation. All the best
This portion (from Zug, Switzerland to Donauschingen) was only about three days if my memory serves. It is excellent as both Germany and Switzerland have fabulous trails throughout this region. Best of luck on your trip!
@@TheBicycleTourists Thanks for the info. Can't wait to get back next year for a biking and hiking holiday! All the best
Great video. Any idea as to when the next ones for this adventure are coming out
Soon!
Thanks for sharing ! Your biking stories are amazing. What bike Travel Bag did you and Julianna use ? What size bikes ? Would you recommend them ? Thank you !!!
Hello Mike, so glad you're enjoying these. We used Ortlieb panniers, Front Rollers on the front, don't remember on the rear. Julianna rode a Salsa Journeyman, I was on a Novarra Safari (a now discontinued REI brand). We certainly would ride them again, and we will, next time we get out. Thanks for watching!
@@TheBicycleTourists Thanks for the reply Roland. I should have been more specific in my question. I was curious as to your shipping bags that you used to pack your bikes away for your trip on the Danube and other places. I have seen some hard cases as well as the ones you had in your video. Our challenge will be where to leave them once we arrive in Europe. We do not have a home base in Zug like you had. I am thinking there has to be a bike shop or storage facility we could store them at. Also, was curious as to your biking plans for this summer? There are some excellent bike trails in Southeast Wisconsin and Northeast Illinois if you are ever in the area. We are riding the Erie Canal in August from Buffalo to Albany and then down into NYC. Your videos are our favorites ! Thanks !!!
We loved the soft cases we used for Europe, but you do need a place to store them. If - rather when - we get back to Europe, I think we'll use them and try to arrange a hotel or Air bnb or something to arrange a small storage place. Or land back in Switzerland with victor and Nadia. I have a loose route planned for southern Wisconsin, northern Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa. Elroy Sparta, Root river, that sort of thing. This summer Julianna is healing from a hand injury but we may be able to make it out there for a small tour. Otherwise, France in Autumn. What would you recommend in northern Illinois? BTW, In our current US series, we do the Erie Canal, Niagara to Amsterdam, where we cut up to cross New England. Fabulous!
@@TheBicycleTourists What brand and size were the soft cases you used ? There are 3 trails that I would strongly recommend in Northern Illinois. All are scenic, relatively flat, and have access to places to stop and eat. 1) Combination Robert McClory Train & Green Bay Trail. The best place to start that ride is at the Metra Rail station at Great Lakes Naval Station in North Chicago. Park you car(s) there and take Robert McClory trail south. On stop you will want to make on your way south towards Chicago is at Fort Sheridan. This is an closed Army base (closed in the 1990's) that has some neat historical buildings and even a path down to Lake Michigan. As you continue south you pass through the scenic and beautiful towns of Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Highland Park, the Ravinia Festival Grounds, and Winnetka, and Wilmette. Somewhere after you pass through Highland Park the trail changes it's name to the Green Bay Trail. We typically stop for lunch in Wilmette as there are lots of options for food there. This is also our turnaround point as well - although you could continue on further and connect to another trail. 2) Chicago Lakefront Trail. We start this trail at Edgewater Beach to the North of the City of Chicago right on Lake Michigan. We will take this trail south along the lakefront right through the heart of Chicago. You will go through various parks along the way including Navy Pier and right past Millenial Park and Grant Park and the giant fountain that you can't miss. Continue south past Soldier Field, the Field Museum, and Shedd Aquarium. Once we reach Jackson Park to the south of Chicago we stop to check out the various sites of the great sites of the 1983 World's Fair. This area includes the iconic Midway which had the world's first Ferris wheel, Wooded Island with the Japanese gardens, and the Museum of Science & Industry which is thew only building left standing from the historic event. We use this area as our turnaround point to head back to our cars. 3) Fox River Trail. This is an outstanding trail that follows along the Fox Rover west of the city of Chicago. Since we typically on do day trips on this trail from our home in suburban Milwaukee 1.5 hours to the North - we will start at a trailhead in the city of Algonquin and bike down to the city of Batavia and turn back there. Some friends started at the south end of the train in Oswego - biked to Algonquin - stayed at a B&B right off the trail - and biked back to Oswego the next day. The scenery on this trail is beautiful. The towns are quant with plenty of eating options. On this trail you will see a Windmill, Castle, Riverboat, and old train depots. If you want to know more please let me know. Thanks !
@@Riekkoff hi Mike, these are great options! I love biking through cities, so much better than driving (or walking), especially when trails are involved. Thanks so much for the info, I will definitely check these out someday, if not with Julianna then with my brothers as we enjoy the Midwest rail trails from time to time. I will send you info on bike bag but they are currently tucked away in the garage, it’ll take a bit of effort but I will send it to you! Cheers!
12:56
Drückt Dich ein Leid mit langem Weg,
und willst davon gesunden,
Zu Deines Gottes Bergen geh,
Die heilen alle Wunden.
Suffering with a long way to go,
and want to recover from it,
Go to the mountains of your God,
They heal all wounds.
Thank you! I was probably doing google translate.
Wow, don't you see a different side of life if you're wealthy?
I've travelled (hitchhiked) across the country with less than $100 in my pocket. I've done it with money. I'll take either.