I don`t think you will remember this, but I once was in Girona on vacation with a group of brazilians and you were our local guide from TSC. At some point I asked you what you were doing in Spain and your whole story motivated me to quit me 9 to 5 corporate job (of course there were other things going on and other cards on the table) and open my own bike shop in Brazil to try to make my hobby my job. 2 years have passed since I opened my bike shop and it has been a blast so far. Keep motivating people!
Man, this is so cool to hear. I do remember that day, and I’m stoked you took the leap to chase what you wanted (and even more so you got there). Keep smashing it and please contact me if you’re in Girona again so we can grab a beer.
I've just moved to Huercal Overa and cycling in the mountains is amazing, I've gone from 30/40k in the uk to 70/80 on the 1st & 2nd rides since moving to Spain and at 57 I've started running again.
I just discovered your channel and it really speaks to me. I'm a native European living in Australia and I totally get what you say. Europe is just so amazing for cycling for so many reasons, the way cities are set up being old and compact not very suitable for cars, the public transport, the quality of the roads and just a general nature of the life style promoting walking, cycling and active living that's definitely lacking in Australia. Thanks a lot!
Been cycling for 48yrs Got my only ticket ever on a bike In Australia. Lady cop gave me a ticket for no Helmet. $100. fine. But I’m American So I went home and didn’t pay. Now I’m a wanted criminal in AU
I just suffered a fractured femur while out on a solo training ride. One of the ways I've been staying positive is watching videos of folks like yourself riding in beautiful places, and knowing that I'll be able to do that again in some months time. I think now I'll appreciate even the shortest, 'boring' rides. Have fun out there!
Sorry to hear about the injury man! That sucks ☹️ Glad to be able to provide some motivation and inspiration while you’re out..hope the healing process doesn’t take too long and you’re back to full health soon! 🤜🏼🤛🏼
DUDE. I also sold everything 6 years ago and moved to Spain (in my case, Andalucia). I only took up cycling here and now I'm hooked. AND... fractured the head of my femur 3 months ago on an easy turn and am just getting back on the bike. My wife is not pleased. I sincerely hope your convalescence is going well, from one broken cyclist to another.
@@jaluban Hey! So sorry to hear this happened to you too. Please keep up with your PT exercises everyday - I'm back on the bike outdoors again as of last week! You'll be back to where you were in no time.
I generally make a conscious effort to film on quieter roads and not include traffic in videos so as not to disrupt the watchability of them, but it’s true that there is a real lack of traffic in Catalunya, especially the north towards the Pyrenees. It’s one of the biggest contrasts I noticed coming from Australia. And not only this, when cars do come up on you, they always slow down, always use the other lane to overtake, and are just generally respectful. It’s an indescribable feeling having had the experiences I did in Sydney. Even after 5 years here.
Nice to hear there are still places like that. I haven't been in that region for almost 50 years. We used to like to spend August in Tossa in the early 70's and would always take the busride to Andorra for three or four days hiking in the mtns. Back then the roads were so narrow and twisty that it was a challenge for the busses to make it around the curves. But just like in your videos there was never other traffic to worry about.
I’ve had the privilege of cycling near Antequera and Malaga twice for amateur training camps in 2013 and 2014. In Spain, I experienced the best version of myself; similar to what you talked about on your early visits. It’s an amazing place.
Thank you so much for this video! And for so many others. Like you, I dropped everything, sold everything in California, and moved to Spain almost six years ago to the day today. In my case, Ronda, Andalucia. I only took up cycling once I got here, and it has proved to be the best and fastest way to make friends and enjoy the gorgeous area around here. Unfortunately, I crashed three months ago and broke the neck of my femur. I have a new hip even though I'm too young for one! Like some of your other fans, I watch your videos for inspiration. Especially now that I am having to start all over again. Especially love those with Ben O'Connor--I'm a huge fan of his. As you know, the Vuelta came through here a few days ago, and the only picture I managed to get was one of him up on the stage before the race. Love Girona and go there quite a lot. Again, thank you for your great videos. Let us know if you're ever in Malaga Province. Or California.
Another great vid man. Spot on re the Australian attitude towards cycling/ cyclists. Even living in a country town, you can't escape the agro. Anyhow, their loss! Also, I was chatting to Chris Boogert about your vids a couple of weeks ago. He said he'd done some racing with you in Sydney. Keep the content coming man. it's always top notch. Cheers.
Great video mate, really enjoyed this one. One little trick I play on myself during longer rides, is instead of counting down the Km’s to go, is to think “this is the best thing I will be doing today” and I only have xx km’s left before I have to go home and focus on enjoying it and not just blasting around, binning myself just to get it done xxxxx
i realised i dont like long rides alone. So instead what i do, since its training purposes anyway it doesnt really matter if u do same hills routes over and over again. I just stay close to home which makes me feel more comfortable in known territory and doesnt make me feel alone as well.
Nice to hear Luke say Cambrils, it's my goto for a 2 week trainingcamp... so nice in the vinyards, and barely any traffic. (and climbs and weather obviously)
Rode in the hills above Cambrils for the first time several weeks ago and loved it. Went back a few weeks later and did a different route starting from Reus and heading into the Priorat. Amazing roads and views, and it doesn't hurt that motorists are very conscientious about cyclists (which seems to be true throughout Catalonia).
Hey Tristan. Could not agree more re Sydney drivers. I would regularly leave my house in Balmain . Go out through Redfern . Thru ,southern suburbs to go thru the national park to the Gong back. Never felt safe. Now 18 years in Catalunya and almost always feel safe even on my weekly ride on the NII. Drivers just respect your right to share the road. Really I don't think the local riders know how lucky they are. I love Oz but OMG how good is Catalunya. Cheers Oz old boy
Mate .... i can't tell you how much i admire and respect what you have done and are doing ..... i am so pleased for you and if i was 25 years younger would be wanting to copy and follow you there!!! 👍👊
Agree, after kids my wife and I moved to mtb as the road is to dangerous down under. Only now I realise how crazy we were commuting to CBD riding inner inner west every day. Just too many close calls. Luck only lasts so long!
Great vid. NZ too is patchy regards how it treats cyclists. Recent life circumstances have left me wondering about all the grind. While I might be twice your age I have also been thinking hard about a life change along these lines.
I’m here with you. Tristan’s comments hit me hard because these are the feelings I often have riding a road bike in New Zealand. It really hurts that fellow kiwis can treat each other with such condemnation. It’s certainly a reason as to why I’ve fallen in love with gravel bikes. You get great parts of road cycling and mountain biking all in one and have much less interaction with traffic
Living in Oz for now but lived many years in the UK and I have a cousin living in Spain. I think Spain especially Girona is the place to be. The hardest part is getting work for most expats after that it's an open book.
Good for you Tristan! Like I told you way back when you were moving (via IG) your living your life rather than later regretting not having done so! That is a HUGE benefit that most never realize. For some reason most are programmed to work first then retire & supposedly then do what THEY want. Sadly most are too old or broken by then like the tourist that only arrive at beautiful spots after they are 65 & too old to hike the beautiful spots or swim etc etc. So congratulations you got it right IMHO earlier than most! As a side benefit we get to watch all your super cool videos! ;)
your story is something I am planning for and building my life to end up doing....in 5-7 years I will be moving from Canada to Spain as well. Maybe sooner, who knows?! Love this!!
Great content, man. The wife and I spent 4 months in Spain last year (Girona, Barcelona, and Mojacar down south)...coming back to Girona in October for a couple weeks to 'validate that this is our next move'...would love to buy you a coffee or go for a ride to hear your thoughts on some logistical things that you went through. Cheers and keep the content coming
Spot on!!! Your positive mental attitude is inspirational. Very wise and pragmatic with your approach to life in general. Great video, keep them rolling.
Great video, keep up the nice work of filming an giving some good advice! Amazing to see your joy while rinding your bike! Have been around in the region for 8 months riding my bike, it‘s just epic out there
Dude! Another banger of a video! You have a lot of guts pursuing your passions.. I remember you explaining you quitting your last job (at le service course?) to do more freelance work as you were getting too comfortable? Very gutsy. Really enjoying the chats with the pros.. can you meet up with Jai Hindley again?? 😎
So much can be said. I live in Florida, US and there are many European cyclists I meet who are very strong cyclists. Love their mentality. Humble, understated and very good. A recent guy I met was from Belgium and he raced with Eddie Merckx son Axel who is now living in Canada of all places. I get what you did and will say, a very big move. I wish I was more elastic in my thinking like you and could take such a leap and go live in another country. You are quite bold and flexible which is a strong commentary for your mental health. You are strong physically and mentally. Incredible place. Here's the great news. You don't have to stay there. You can enjoy it for a while and then move to Italy and other beautiful areas of the world or stay there and have a great life. I used to think in some ways Australia was better than the US but the more I hear about the Australian government and as you say the mentality against cyclists and there are pockets of the US like that, the more I believe the US maybe ok in spite of having a ridiculously poor government.
If you love what you do you and you get paid to do it, you won’t see it as a job.. Find your passion !! Live your dreams 🕺 Do the work, (meditate or set time aside to think about what you really want out of life ) ( find your why ) You’ve inspired me to visit Gerona and Andorra .. Turbo - Durbo - what’s in the water in Perth 😳😂
Great cinematography as always love it that you have followed your dreams by living a modest lifestyle you produce such awesome content love seeing Durbo Turbo pop in the video. You have dedicated yourself to your craft and are reaping the rewards of hard work
Another interesting video. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us. While I feel jealous of where you get to ride, it is important to find some satisfaction where you are. Last night, despite a bit of rain, I was out for an hour or so with some new cycling friends. What I am able to do is limited by age and health but I am still able to do something I enjoy and share the experience with others. And I have several bikes to choose from, either modern road and touring/gravel, or, yesterday, a 45 year old bike with modern components. Greetings from Canada where it is flat and does not look like Girona.
Great video. Have you spent much time in Melbourne? From spending some time there, and hearing from others its got a pretty big community and quite different to Sydney in attitude towards cycling.
Would say that your point about lifestyle and choices is key to living!! It certainly has been my experience that for all my adult life..since 1970’s ,that if we do and live life outside the bubble of ‘should’ and follow what inspires and if possible work in areas that one is passionate about or at least care about then life unfolds. Often synchronicity and serendipity (things we aren’t trying to control) open doors unexpected but wonderful. Bottom line follow your dream..don’t be a sheep. Does not mean life will always be easy but will be expanding not contracting who you are.
Legitimate living your best life ✨️ 100% agree with your statement re Australia and shit attitude towards cycling. I'm in Perth and it's the same. My bucket list in the next few years is Gerona trip with bike.
Yeah, it genuinely saddens me a lot. Australia is an amazing place and it will always be ‘home’, but I just couldn’t enjoy riding there after seeing how good it was in Spain.
Blast! I thought Americans were bad to cyclists. Man, sorry hear that about Australia. It's great it worked out for you moving to Europe. Keep on keeping on.
You're being very humble mate, your numbers prove you would be a good rider on the world tour. I hope Ben's team takes you up on your idea. I have another question, you took the pictures of our wedding in GIrona are you still doing wedding jobs? Cheers mate
loved to see your video mate, at least you remind me again to live based on my need, joined with some of the cycling club is nice, but sometimes we didn't realise that we get into toxic environment, where everything that "not up to date" become something weird. That's why most of the time I loved cycling alone or with someone with "not so up to date" mindset in terms of cycling, at least we could enjoy the ride, and talking about life. But I don't want to judge those cycling club are toxic in general, maybe those people are rich, so money doesn't matter for them, maybe it is better to join with people with the same frequency, so we can enjoy our cycling hobby.
Thanks for this. Perfect timing. I have been thinking about leaving Melbourne and moving to Europe. Girona is top of the list. Just need to work out how to keep an income while there
Great video. Thanks. Regarding long rides most of the time we don't plan them. We go out early and when we get to around 100 km decide if we should press on to 160 km and then decide again if we should press on or not. If we plan long rides quite often we don't finish them lol.
Kudos to having the guts to make the move,you deserve the rewards. Cycling in Australia should be far better. Compulsory helmet laws decimated commuter and recreational cycling here such that a hardy few continue to fight it out on the road. Cars aren’t accustomed to accomodating bicycles on the road leading to accidents and road rage. Additionally the media revel in fuelling the war between cars and cyclists with click bait articles.
Curious about how you dealt with the visa issue coming to Spain from Oz. I moved to Barcelona last December from the United States but I joined a Spanish company which enabled me to get a work permit and a residency visa. I've wondered how self-employed people manage it. Video is great and I love the riding around Girona, Vic and Figueras. Cheers!
@@tristantakevideo - Super! Looks like you totally dodged the bullet (as Americans are in the habit of saying) on that. I count my blessings that my employer sponsored a visa and a work permit, though it does tie me to them for the time being. Your video inspired me to get up to Girona later in July to do some more riding. I've only done a ride out of Vic and a wonderful ride from Figueras out to Banyuls-Sur-Mer, then down the coast to Porto de la Selva and back to Figueras. Can't wait to do more Costa Brava riding, as well.
I really like your content and love your footage. I was lucky to visit Girona (we where located in Giverola, just above Tossa de Mar) in April during a training camp with my local club. It was a blast. The roads where some of the best I've ever ridden. I absolutely loved it and I'll definitely come there next year again. Are you planing to visit Switzerland for a cycling trip somewhere in the future?
Thank you 🙏🏼 Absolutely, I’m heading to Switzerland in August and potentially September as well. Very keen to check out the riding there as I’ve heard (and seen) nothing but good things.
Great video Tristan. I have a triathlon background,(15 years). I no longer run, and still really enjoy cycling and swimming. I’m probably more than twice your age, and am retired. I have thought about moving to Girona, and wonder how a “non youngster “would fare. Is it clickish, excluding non racers ? Or more all encompassing?
Weather isn't always pants but attitude towards cyclists definitely is. Outside of the big cities there are some great places to ride in the UK. Peak District, New Forest, Wye Valley. Preferably in the summer of course.
As long as u have enough to do with what u want thats enough. If i could live in a selfmade house from twigs i would do it. Like if it was allowed/accepted here. Might do it anyway in different countries. Spain for example.
You’re a great inspiration. HaveI watched several videos and am forty years cycling in California. Look us up, we are big restaurant on coastal Cambria and would make a great video. Thanks for all you’re doing.
I just have to acknowledge your for how fantastic the production of all your videos is. Always high quality visuals, sounds and perfectly tuned background music 🔥 I've been battling a knee injury for months, and haven't been able to do any intervals since February.. Super tough mentally, as I was really building up my physical abilities last year, and this year my shape has just steadily decreased due to the lack of efforts. The goal is still to become able to live a life with time for similar bike adventures, all over the world, as the ones you're going on 🦸♂️
Thanks man, appreciate the support! Sorry to hear about the knee injury..this is definitely tough. But hopefully you’re able to come out the other side alright and get back to it in the way you want to 🙏🏼
Part of the answer to living in Spain, it seems you have a UK passport (partiality)? As a fellow Sydneysider who lived the outdoor (beach life) and skiing in Winter in my teen-eary30’s, I fully relate. I too made the break from home and moved OS for work and haven’t looked back. NIce memories, but life has moved on from and I am fully immersed in working, cycling and living a life outside of Oz. Enjoy it as much as I have.
Very happy and jealous of you. 🥰 But people, here’s a quick reality check. Most of us don’t have a passive income sufficient enough to simply move to Girona. Lol I mean, Tristan rode a sweet Madone at that young of an age in which most of us don’t have that privilege. Hahaha. Today he rides that BMC in which again, most of us can barely afford. Though, it’s not wrong to dream that one day we’ll make it. 😇 Keep up the great work, Tristan!
Thanks man, I appreciate the thoughtful comment. I’m definitely aware of how unusual my circumstance is - I grew up in a situation many people never experience and thanks to my parents had opportunities and exposure to ideas I would’ve never had otherwise - work ethic being one of the big ones. I owe a lot to them, the brands that support me, and the people watching my videos for helping get me to where I am now.
Thanks for your videos, very informative and sounds like you are living the dream. Can I ask - how do you fund all of this? When not cycling are you a photographer in Spain and if so, earn a living as a result? Keep up the great work!
Great Q&A and you answered my question I didn't get to ask about living in Girona, i.e. becoming a citizen. As I wondered as an Aussie how you dealt with medical in a foreign country when you're not just travelling there on holidays. Riding in Sydney as you said is one of the toughest landscapes for a cyclist, even on a shared pathway the other day a car drove straight out of a primary school car park across the pathway and I almost T boned into the side of the car. She apologised but quickly started to hurl abuse at me when I said no worries but could you slow down coming out of the driveway as it's a shared pathway. It could have been a small child she hit. Riding on the roads is even worse, I cycle up to 70hrs a month and if I don't make a move to somewhere like Girona where cycling is accepted I'm either going to get hit by a car or killed... So many of my cycling friends in Sydney have been hit and knocked down.
You mentioned making a living in Australia as a photographer, do you do that still in Spain? Basically you are living the life, but what do you live on??
@@tristantakevideo I didnt realise an Australian could become so successful or any foreigner in a foreign country become so successful in such a market, especially weddings, especially where different cultures exist! And excuse my noseyness, but you seem to have a nice apartment and your life looks really great! Right its time to dust off my camera, and get out there!
@@abritandhisbikeinpoland6802 It definitely helps that Girona has a decent expat community and cycling is a global sport. Also the cost of living here is far cheaper than Sydney, and I’ve learned to live in a relatively affordable way meaning I don’t need to work 40 hours a week to survive. I get to travel and most of my work is done in English which makes it easier. Photography has been the best thing I’ve ever done..highly recommended.
Great video. It's a real pity with the attitude of many Australians towards cyclists, that is for sure. If Aussies treated the football fans like that I wonder how they would like it.
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I don`t think you will remember this, but I once was in Girona on vacation with a group of brazilians and you were our local guide from TSC. At some point I asked you what you were doing in Spain and your whole story motivated me to quit me 9 to 5 corporate job (of course there were other things going on and other cards on the table) and open my own bike shop in Brazil to try to make my hobby my job. 2 years have passed since I opened my bike shop and it has been a blast so far. Keep motivating people!
Yay!!!!!! Congrats!
Awesome stuff
Man, this is so cool to hear. I do remember that day, and I’m stoked you took the leap to chase what you wanted (and even more so you got there). Keep smashing it and please contact me if you’re in Girona again so we can grab a beer.
Where’s your shop?
@@joaopauloaboim8320 at Campinas/SP - its called Hub Bicycle Store
I've just moved to Huercal Overa and cycling in the mountains is amazing, I've gone from 30/40k in the uk to 70/80 on the 1st & 2nd rides since moving to Spain and at 57 I've started running again.
I've ridden there on a vacation some years ago. Was nice.
That’s awesome, stoked you’re loving it!
I just discovered your channel and it really speaks to me. I'm a native European living in Australia and I totally get what you say. Europe is just so amazing for cycling for so many reasons, the way cities are set up being old and compact not very suitable for cars, the public transport, the quality of the roads and just a general nature of the life style promoting walking, cycling and active living that's definitely lacking in Australia. Thanks a lot!
Been cycling for 48yrs
Got my only ticket ever on a bike
In Australia. Lady cop gave me a ticket for no
Helmet. $100. fine. But I’m American
So I went home and didn’t pay.
Now I’m a wanted criminal in AU
I just suffered a fractured femur while out on a solo training ride. One of the ways I've been staying positive is watching videos of folks like yourself riding in beautiful places, and knowing that I'll be able to do that again in some months time. I think now I'll appreciate even the shortest, 'boring' rides. Have fun out there!
Sorry to hear about the injury man! That sucks ☹️ Glad to be able to provide some motivation and inspiration while you’re out..hope the healing process doesn’t take too long and you’re back to full health soon! 🤜🏼🤛🏼
@@tristantakevideo Much appreciated! Love the vids.
DUDE. I also sold everything 6 years ago and moved to Spain (in my case, Andalucia). I only took up cycling here and now I'm hooked. AND... fractured the head of my femur 3 months ago on an easy turn and am just getting back on the bike. My wife is not pleased. I sincerely hope your convalescence is going well, from one broken cyclist to another.
@@jaluban Hey! So sorry to hear this happened to you too. Please keep up with your PT exercises everyday - I'm back on the bike outdoors again as of last week! You'll be back to where you were in no time.
Nice video! I did the same thing: moved to Austria, summer = alpine cycling, winter = skiing. Best decision I've made.
Keep up the great content.
Thanks Adam 🙏🏼 Sounds like you’ve got it absolutely nailed 👌🏼
Nice job. The part that always makes me envious is the complete lack of automobile traffic.
Gosh wouldn't it be nice
I generally make a conscious effort to film on quieter roads and not include traffic in videos so as not to disrupt the watchability of them, but it’s true that there is a real lack of traffic in Catalunya, especially the north towards the Pyrenees. It’s one of the biggest contrasts I noticed coming from Australia. And not only this, when cars do come up on you, they always slow down, always use the other lane to overtake, and are just generally respectful. It’s an indescribable feeling having had the experiences I did in Sydney. Even after 5 years here.
Nice to hear there are still places like that. I haven't been in that region for almost 50 years. We used to like to spend August in Tossa in the early 70's and would always take the busride to Andorra for three or four days hiking in the mtns. Back then the roads were so narrow and twisty that it was a challenge for the busses to make it around the curves. But just like in your videos there was never other traffic to worry about.
Completely understand your pov towards Aus….I left in 1998 and apart from a few years back home have lived OS ever since.
What I love about your videos is they make me want to ride more. Your having so much fun it’s inspiring, thanks for that.
I’ve had the privilege of cycling near Antequera and Malaga twice for amateur training camps in 2013 and 2014. In Spain, I experienced the best version of myself; similar to what you talked about on your early visits. It’s an amazing place.
Tristan come to Cornwall to surf and ride your bike on good country lanes and you even get some good weather😊
Thank you so much for this video! And for so many others. Like you, I dropped everything, sold everything in California, and moved to Spain almost six years ago to the day today. In my case, Ronda, Andalucia. I only took up cycling once I got here, and it has proved to be the best and fastest way to make friends and enjoy the gorgeous area around here. Unfortunately, I crashed three months ago and broke the neck of my femur. I have a new hip even though I'm too young for one! Like some of your other fans, I watch your videos for inspiration. Especially now that I am having to start all over again. Especially love those with Ben O'Connor--I'm a huge fan of his. As you know, the Vuelta came through here a few days ago, and the only picture I managed to get was one of him up on the stage before the race. Love Girona and go there quite a lot. Again, thank you for your great videos. Let us know if you're ever in Malaga Province. Or California.
Another great vid man. Spot on re the Australian attitude towards cycling/ cyclists. Even living in a country town, you can't escape the agro. Anyhow, their loss!
Also, I was chatting to Chris Boogert about your vids a couple of weeks ago. He said he'd done some racing with you in Sydney.
Keep the content coming man. it's always top notch. Cheers.
Thanks man 🤜🏼🤛🏼
Great video mate, really enjoyed this one. One little trick I play on myself during longer rides, is instead of counting down the Km’s to go, is to think “this is the best thing I will be doing today” and I only have xx km’s left before I have to go home and focus on enjoying it and not just blasting around, binning myself just to get it done xxxxx
This is actually perfect advice. Hope to see you sometime this year mate!
i realised i dont like long rides alone. So instead what i do, since its training purposes anyway it doesnt really matter if u do same hills routes over and over again. I just stay close to home which makes me feel more comfortable in known territory and doesnt make me feel alone as well.
Nice to hear Luke say Cambrils, it's my goto for a 2 week trainingcamp... so nice in the vinyards, and barely any traffic. (and climbs and weather obviously)
Rode in the hills above Cambrils for the first time several weeks ago and loved it. Went back a few weeks later and did a different route starting from Reus and heading into the Priorat. Amazing roads and views, and it doesn't hurt that motorists are very conscientious about cyclists (which seems to be true throughout Catalonia).
@@Yocambio I recommend to you to climb Mont Caro Mountain. It's about 70km south from Cambrils
@@karlitovich - Thanks for the recommendation! I will check it out in the next few weeks. Do you have a Strava or RideWithGPS route map?
Hey Tristan. Could not agree more re Sydney drivers. I would regularly leave my house in Balmain . Go out through Redfern . Thru ,southern suburbs to go thru the national park to the Gong back. Never felt safe. Now 18 years in Catalunya and almost always feel safe even on my weekly ride on the NII. Drivers just respect your right to share the road.
Really I don't think the local riders know how lucky they are. I love Oz but OMG how good is Catalunya. Cheers Oz old boy
ruclips.net/video/Tl76DcqC2-A/видео.html adding a link . Rob's experience is not unusual
Mate .... i can't tell you how much i admire and respect what you have done and are doing ..... i am so pleased for you and if i was 25 years younger would be wanting to copy and follow you there!!! 👍👊
Thanks Neil, appreciate the support mate! 🙏🏼
@@tristantakevideo enjoy and keep it up 🙏👍
Agree, after kids my wife and I moved to mtb as the road is to dangerous down under. Only now I realise how crazy we were commuting to CBD riding inner inner west every day. Just too many close calls. Luck only lasts so long!
I get what you mean about the traffic.
I use marooning to complete rides. Start a loop, the only way home is to finish.
Great vid. NZ too is patchy regards how it treats cyclists. Recent life circumstances have left me wondering about all the grind. While I might be twice your age I have also been thinking hard about a life change along these lines.
I’m here with you. Tristan’s comments hit me hard because these are the feelings I often have riding a road bike in New Zealand. It really hurts that fellow kiwis can treat each other with such condemnation. It’s certainly a reason as to why I’ve fallen in love with gravel bikes. You get great parts of road cycling and mountain biking all in one and have much less interaction with traffic
Living in Oz for now but lived many years in the UK and I have a cousin living in Spain. I think Spain especially Girona is the place to be. The hardest part is getting work for most expats after that it's an open book.
I recommend you cycling the Camino de Santiago, with several posibilities to get to Santiago from different places
Good for you Tristan! Like I told you way back when you were moving (via IG) your living your life rather than later regretting not having done so! That is a HUGE benefit that most never realize. For some reason most are programmed to work first then retire & supposedly then do what THEY want. Sadly most are too old or broken by then like the tourist that only arrive at beautiful spots after they are 65 & too old to hike the beautiful spots or swim etc etc. So congratulations you got it right IMHO earlier than most! As a side benefit we get to watch all your super cool videos! ;)
Thanks Mike. Agree completely. Appreciate the love! 🙏🏼
your story is something I am planning for and building my life to end up doing....in 5-7 years I will be moving from Canada to Spain as well. Maybe sooner, who knows?! Love this!!
Awesome to hear your story. Here I am in Sydney from America. Love your work!
Thanks man! Hope you’re enjoying the change!
The longest journey starts with the first step
Great content, man. The wife and I spent 4 months in Spain last year (Girona, Barcelona, and Mojacar down south)...coming back to Girona in October for a couple weeks to 'validate that this is our next move'...would love to buy you a coffee or go for a ride to hear your thoughts on some logistical things that you went through. Cheers and keep the content coming
Excellent Q&A!! Thank you for personal details, and again very motivating advice!
I blame our mate at the shop :D Dude another good vid, I often have fond memories of riding around Sydney but yeah the rage!
Spot on!!! Your positive mental attitude is inspirational. Very wise and pragmatic with your approach to life in general. Great video, keep them rolling.
Thank you 🙏🏼
It's"Attaque´". You are pretty light at 62 kg, when riding with Ben! Good videos. Thank you!
Great video, keep up the nice work of filming an giving some good advice! Amazing to see your joy while rinding your bike! Have been around in the region for 8 months riding my bike, it‘s just epic out there
Dude! Another banger of a video! You have a lot of guts pursuing your passions.. I remember you explaining you quitting your last job (at le service course?) to do more freelance work as you were getting too comfortable? Very gutsy. Really enjoying the chats with the pros.. can you meet up with Jai Hindley again?? 😎
Thanks mate. Yeah definitely hoping to catch up with Jai sometime this summer, once he’s done with all the mainstream media…haha.
I look forward to your videos. Have a ride and chat with Ella Harris, she’s a real character.
gave it a thumbs up before i even watched it, great content as always ;)
Beautiful video man…. Sharing what’s important…
So much can be said. I live in Florida, US and there are many European cyclists I meet who are very strong cyclists. Love their mentality. Humble, understated and very good. A recent guy I met was from Belgium and he raced with Eddie Merckx son Axel who is now living in Canada of all places. I get what you did and will say, a very big move. I wish I was more elastic in my thinking like you and could take such a leap and go live in another country. You are quite bold and flexible which is a strong commentary for your mental health. You are strong physically and mentally.
Incredible place. Here's the great news. You don't have to stay there. You can enjoy it for a while and then move to Italy and other beautiful areas of the world or stay there and have a great life. I used to think in some ways Australia was better than the US but the more I hear about the Australian government and as you say the mentality against cyclists and there are pockets of the US like that, the more I believe the US maybe ok in spite of having a ridiculously poor government.
If you love what you do you and you get paid to do it, you won’t see it as a job.. Find your passion !! Live your dreams 🕺
Do the work, (meditate or set time aside to think about what you really want out of life ) ( find your why )
You’ve inspired me to visit Gerona and Andorra .. Turbo - Durbo - what’s in the water in Perth 😳😂
Beautiful video Tristan, chapeau to you for making that move..
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Nice to meet You more, thanks for shering.
Great cinematography as always love it that you have followed your dreams by living a modest lifestyle you produce such awesome content love seeing Durbo Turbo pop in the video. You have dedicated yourself to your craft and are reaping the rewards of hard work
Thanks Frank 🙏🏼
speaking of cinematography what are you shooting on for the video? Cheers!
Another interesting video. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us. While I feel jealous of where you get to ride, it is important to find some satisfaction where you are. Last night, despite a bit of rain, I was out for an hour or so with some new cycling friends. What I am able to do is limited by age and health but I am still able to do something I enjoy and share the experience with others. And I have several bikes to choose from, either modern road and touring/gravel, or, yesterday, a 45 year old bike with modern components. Greetings from Canada where it is flat and does not look like Girona.
Another great video mate! Thanks to you and Durbo for answering the question ;) Hopefully see you in July if your still in town!!
Cheers for the question! Suited that moment perfectly.
Always enjoy your content & the scenery is just sublime
Thanks Shaun! 🙏🏼
Great video. Have you spent much time in Melbourne? From spending some time there, and hearing from others its got a pretty big community and quite different to Sydney in attitude towards cycling.
Awesome show you are inspiration and you're one the best out there the content is great,informative and inspiring..
Funny, I’m standing on the beach at Kirra while I watch this and I’ve been a ski tragic since 1994.
Tell me you play guitar and we are brothers.
I live in L'Escala, siguis molt benvingut!
Great video as usual, often wondered, now I know 👍. Thanks 🙏
Amazing video and story mate! Really inspiring and a great watch!
Thanks my dude. Always good having your support. 🤜🏼🤛🏼
Would say that your point about lifestyle and choices is key to living!! It certainly has been my experience that for all my adult life..since 1970’s ,that if we do and live life outside the bubble of ‘should’ and follow what inspires and if possible work in areas that one is passionate about or at least care about then life unfolds. Often synchronicity and serendipity (things we aren’t trying to control) open doors unexpected but wonderful. Bottom line follow your dream..don’t be a sheep. Does not mean life will always be easy but will be expanding not contracting who you are.
Legitimate living your best life ✨️
100% agree with your statement re Australia and shit attitude towards cycling. I'm in Perth and it's the same. My bucket list in the next few years is Gerona trip with bike.
Agree and the comments on any media articles are crazy
Yeah, it genuinely saddens me a lot. Australia is an amazing place and it will always be ‘home’, but I just couldn’t enjoy riding there after seeing how good it was in Spain.
@@tristantakevideo even the quality of the roads in Europe is much better
Best yet, very enjoyable
Good on you Tristan!! Love your vids with other riders like Ben and Durbo.
Great insights mate, thanks for sharing and another awesome vid .
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Blast! I thought Americans were bad to cyclists. Man, sorry hear that about Australia. It's great it worked out for you moving to Europe. Keep on keeping on.
You're being very humble mate, your numbers prove you would be a good rider on the world tour. I hope Ben's team takes you up on your idea. I have another question, you took the pictures of our wedding in GIrona are you still doing wedding jobs? Cheers mate
loved to see your video mate, at least you remind me again to live based on my need, joined with some of the cycling club is nice, but sometimes we didn't realise that we get into toxic environment, where everything that "not up to date" become something weird. That's why most of the time I loved cycling alone or with someone with "not so up to date" mindset in terms of cycling, at least we could enjoy the ride, and talking about life. But I don't want to judge those cycling club are toxic in general, maybe those people are rich, so money doesn't matter for them, maybe it is better to join with people with the same frequency, so we can enjoy our cycling hobby.
Major major MAJOR upgrade with the cat in there 😂😂😂
Didn’t even have to pay her for her work. 😆
Thanks for this. Perfect timing. I have been thinking about leaving Melbourne and moving to Europe. Girona is top of the list. Just need to work out how to keep an income while there
another cool vid. always an instant hit to the like button. great story about your journey
Thanks Bob 🤜🏼🤛🏼
I wish I had the guts to do it too. Girona is the best place in the world.
Yep.....Australian Roads and many road users are very unfriendly towards riders. I only ride mountain bikes these days as a result of this issue.
Nice vid! To this Yank, you have your priorities and realities well balanced. Cheers.
Thanks mate 🙏🏼
Great video. Thanks.
Regarding long rides most of the time we don't plan them. We go out early and when we get to around 100 km decide if we should press on to 160 km and then decide again if we should press on or not. If we plan long rides quite often we don't finish them lol.
Don't lose the accent boy :) love your vids Hi from Brissy
Its clever and neat seeing people turn their lifestyle into a product
Thanks for that, t’was a nice lunchtime interlude. Right, I’d better get back to work🤔
👊 Took some positives from what you said during this.... Keep at it 👌🚲
Kudos to having the guts to make the move,you deserve the rewards.
Cycling in Australia should be far better. Compulsory helmet laws decimated commuter and recreational cycling here such that a hardy few continue to fight it out on the road. Cars aren’t accustomed to accomodating bicycles on the road leading to accidents and road rage. Additionally the media revel in fuelling the war between cars and cyclists with click bait articles.
Curious about how you dealt with the visa issue coming to Spain from Oz. I moved to Barcelona last December from the United States but I joined a Spanish company which enabled me to get a work permit and a residency visa. I've wondered how self-employed people manage it. Video is great and I love the riding around Girona, Vic and Figueras. Cheers!
I’ve got a British passport so I got my residency when I moved to Spain, before Brexit. Saved me a lot of hassle.
@@tristantakevideo - Super! Looks like you totally dodged the bullet (as Americans are in the habit of saying) on that. I count my blessings that my employer sponsored a visa and a work permit, though it does tie me to them for the time being. Your video inspired me to get up to Girona later in July to do some more riding. I've only done a ride out of Vic and a wonderful ride from Figueras out to Banyuls-Sur-Mer, then down the coast to Porto de la Selva and back to Figueras. Can't wait to do more Costa Brava riding, as well.
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Great video. I think I took one of thoe photos of you on the cosa brava. Hope you are well.
You did. I still remember that day..randomly meeting and going for that spin. Crazy that it was almost 6 years ago now 🤯
I really like your content and love your footage.
I was lucky to visit Girona (we where located in Giverola, just above Tossa de Mar) in April during a training camp with my local club. It was a blast. The roads where some of the best I've ever ridden. I absolutely loved it and I'll definitely come there next year again.
Are you planing to visit Switzerland for a cycling trip somewhere in the future?
Thank you 🙏🏼 Absolutely, I’m heading to Switzerland in August and potentially September as well. Very keen to check out the riding there as I’ve heard (and seen) nothing but good things.
Come to Cornwall you can surf and ride your bike 😊
Great decision. Totally nuts that Australia is not cyclist friendly. I never would have imagined.
super good video enjoyed it!!
Thanks my friend 🙏🏼
Great video Tristan. I have a triathlon background,(15 years). I no longer run, and still really enjoy cycling and swimming. I’m probably more than twice your age, and am retired. I have thought about moving to Girona, and wonder how a “non youngster “would fare. Is it clickish, excluding non racers ? Or more all encompassing?
best chanel for info !thanks
Great video mate! Hope you'll add time stamps on your future videos. Cheers!
Will do 🫡
At one point you mentioned Australia making me think you r riding from there to Spain, by crossing the oceans on bike!
Ride in the uk?.... don’t bother mate, shit attitude towards cyclists, shit weather, shit roads. New sub here, great job!
Weather isn't always pants but attitude towards cyclists definitely is. Outside of the big cities there are some great places to ride in the UK. Peak District, New Forest, Wye Valley. Preferably in the summer of course.
As long as u have enough to do with what u want thats enough. If i could live in a selfmade house from twigs i would do it. Like if it was allowed/accepted here. Might do it anyway in different countries. Spain for example.
My sister and is husband and children Live in Encamp, Andorra. Cheers m8
You would absolutely love Yorkshire!!!
apart from the weather ;-)
I’ve been told this a few times actually. Definitely need to get up there!
You’re a great inspiration. HaveI watched several videos and am forty years cycling in California. Look us up, we are big restaurant on coastal Cambria and would make a great video. Thanks for all you’re doing.
I just have to acknowledge your for how fantastic the production of all your videos is. Always high quality visuals, sounds and perfectly tuned background music 🔥
I've been battling a knee injury for months, and haven't been able to do any intervals since February.. Super tough mentally, as I was really building up my physical abilities last year, and this year my shape has just steadily decreased due to the lack of efforts.
The goal is still to become able to live a life with time for similar bike adventures, all over the world, as the ones you're going on 🦸♂️
Thanks man, appreciate the support! Sorry to hear about the knee injury..this is definitely tough. But hopefully you’re able to come out the other side alright and get back to it in the way you want to 🙏🏼
Hey Tristan... next time you're in Esher, give me a ping. I live about 10 minutes away from the G!RO 😎
Part of the answer to living in Spain, it seems you have a UK passport (partiality)? As a fellow Sydneysider who lived the outdoor (beach life) and skiing in Winter in my teen-eary30’s, I fully relate. I too made the break from home and moved OS for work and haven’t looked back. NIce memories, but life has moved on from and I am fully immersed in working, cycling and living a life outside of Oz. Enjoy it as much as I have.
Very happy and jealous of you. 🥰
But people, here’s a quick reality check. Most of us don’t have a passive income sufficient enough to simply move to Girona. Lol
I mean, Tristan rode a sweet Madone at that young of an age in which most of us don’t have that privilege. Hahaha.
Today he rides that BMC in which again, most of us can barely afford.
Though, it’s not wrong to dream that one day we’ll make it. 😇
Keep up the great work, Tristan!
Thanks man, I appreciate the thoughtful comment. I’m definitely aware of how unusual my circumstance is - I grew up in a situation many people never experience and thanks to my parents had opportunities and exposure to ideas I would’ve never had otherwise - work ethic being one of the big ones. I owe a lot to them, the brands that support me, and the people watching my videos for helping get me to where I am now.
Girona is the place to be. I contents de que siguis un gironí més 🍻
just brilliant
Sydney is like London, regarding cyclists.
Thanks for your videos, very informative and sounds like you are living the dream. Can I ask - how do you fund all of this? When not cycling are you a photographer in Spain and if so, earn a living as a result? Keep up the great work!
Thanks mate. Yeah a combination of commercial photography, RUclips ad revenue, and brand ambassador work.
thanks for all these insights, to be honest, in the end Coco distracted so much we needed to look at her and stop listening :)
Haha she distracted me too..had to re-do a couple of those answers 😆
Great Q&A and you answered my question I didn't get to ask about living in Girona, i.e. becoming a citizen. As I wondered as an Aussie how you dealt with medical in a foreign country when you're not just travelling there on holidays.
Riding in Sydney as you said is one of the toughest landscapes for a cyclist, even on a shared pathway the other day a car drove straight out of a primary school car park across the pathway and I almost T boned into the side of the car. She apologised but quickly started to hurl abuse at me when I said no worries but could you slow down coming out of the driveway as it's a shared pathway. It could have been a small child she hit.
Riding on the roads is even worse, I cycle up to 70hrs a month and if I don't make a move to somewhere like Girona where cycling is accepted I'm either going to get hit by a car or killed... So many of my cycling friends in Sydney have been hit and knocked down.
You mentioned making a living in Australia as a photographer, do you do that still in Spain? Basically you are living the life, but what do you live on??
I’m still a photographer now. In Australia I shot primarily weddings, now I shoot all cycling. I also dabble in videography these days.
@@tristantakevideo I didnt realise an Australian could become so successful or any foreigner in a foreign country become so successful in such a market, especially weddings, especially where different cultures exist! And excuse my noseyness, but you seem to have a nice apartment and your life looks really great! Right its time to dust off my camera, and get out there!
@@abritandhisbikeinpoland6802 It definitely helps that Girona has a decent expat community and cycling is a global sport. Also the cost of living here is far cheaper than Sydney, and I’ve learned to live in a relatively affordable way meaning I don’t need to work 40 hours a week to survive. I get to travel and most of my work is done in English which makes it easier. Photography has been the best thing I’ve ever done..highly recommended.
Cool Video. Could you do an food video…what you eat in a week? Would be interesting😉✌🏻
Your cat deffo needs to feature in more videos.
I’d better up my production budget. Treats ain’t cheap!
@@tristantakevideo 😻😻😻😹😹😹
Great video. It's a real pity with the attitude of many Australians towards cyclists, that is for sure. If Aussies treated the football fans like that I wonder how they would like it.
Exactly
Amazing would love to go to Girona, Any cycling groups/tours you recommend that show you the ropes whilst im there?