The Five Stages of a New Beau Miles Film 1. Absolute joy at finding out there is a new film from Beau Miles. 2. Mental preparation to watch said film so that nothing goes unappreciated or is thrown away. 3. The actual watching of the film. 4. The aftermath, where you think about the message from the film and just relish what a beautiful thing you've experienced. 5.The realization that you've already watched every other Beau Miles film and will have to wait for a new one to come out.
That's what social media is good at, Joshua. Comparison is the thief of joy and on social media, you only get shown other folks' edited highlights. You're dead right about Beau, though, because he actually lives.
@@wheedler Interesting point, but what I meant is that social media tends to highlight the best parts of people's life (like Beau's old adventures to Africa) and now Beau is making the very most out of mundane moments we all have. I definitely believe we are all entirely responsible for our own jealousy but it is important to note how different media naturally inspires or frustrates you as well!
@@wheedler Social media is the thing that enables unfavourable comparison. It's people who do the work of making themselves discontented. Sorry if my comment wasn't clear enough.
Imagine having this man as a professor. You'd be excited to go to a lecture just because of the off chance he tells you about one of his crazy adventures/challenges or imparts a seemingly small life lesson that'll change your outlook on something
Beau, you inspired me to attempt my own walk, which I did yesterday. 74km in one day... setting off from my flat in SE London and visiting my two childhood homes in Kent. Off at 4am, completed by 8pm. Paying for it dearly now. As you note, the rules are arbitrary, so I did pack some food and fluids for the journey. Have a good one
I am happy just setting up the goal to take a bike somewhere, with snacks and water to sustaing me through the day, and find some geocaches. I never realised just what kind of adventure that is. Or that time we took the train to another town, a bus 12 km to the county border to grab a geocache in that county, then walked the 12 km back to the train station. We had wet snow in the first hour, so the first time we could sit down after leaving the bus was when we got to the train station, and my legs were totally dead. But it was an adventure for sure. Nowadays, going by car and then walk just 5-10 km, it is not the same, not the same at all.
Got to meet this legend and his lovely wife today at Warburton TrailFest. Genuinely awe struck and acting like a kid who just met his idol, he informed me this video was dropping in about 15 mins. Been an amazing day running some trails so thank you Beau for another epic adventure 👏👌
@@jibcot8541 that sucks for you guys in the UK, hopefully there's some good news on the horizon soon 🤞 I'm really keen to visit my cousin in London and run some of the magnificent trails over there!
I find it extremely fascinating that at the beginning of this he was fresh and the honks were mostly "positive." But then on day 2 at 23:09 a car honked and he interpreted it as negative. But seconds later he expresses he is tired and run down. Something as simple as a honk can be interpreted as negative or positive and its all based on our current state. We can all have a positive outlook but its really difficult when we are worn down by life. We are in control of a lot more than we think, good little reminder.
I remember two classmates from my Kantonsschule (roughly highschool) who decided to walk to school one day, instead of taking the train. They started in the night and arrived super late, but were welcomed as heroes (even from the teacher). Your approach brings back this memory and reminds me to look at the things that surround us in a different way, and always to take the scenic route whenever possible.
I spent several years of my life without a car, teaching at a school on low wages (barely enough to feed myself) while trying to train as an athlete -- had to walk 20km a day at least on busy Italian highways, every weekday for a full school year, and experienced almost everything Beau described (short of the scavenging-for-food bit). This video speaks to me on a spiritual level.
@@BeauMiles yeahhh, but at least you're telling some sort of emotional truth with each one (the best ones anyway) Idk, maybe a picture can mean something to me that the painter didn't intend and maybe that's still valid Cheers
This is why I commuted for years on my motorcycle. The commute became part of MY time, not work time. I enjoyed every minute, even in rain and snow. Joyous times.
Been doing that since 2014 - makes commuting bearable :) Though I find I'm less adventurous at the weekends as I've already done 250 miles in the week...
I missed this part, it would be more fair if he just just say that.. it's way safer doing that with people around ready to rescue you vs doing it truly alone.. not saying this to devalue the adventure but these are all very different experiences
Beau is what I’d call “Selfless by being Selfish” He does the things he loves the most in order to teach and inspire others. Absolutely brilliant mate! Keep up what you’re doing.
I spend my weekend exploring 25+ km in a day. My friends think I waste my weekend. But it is the opposite. I get to see parts of the city, people usually ignore. I have found parks, streets, and little spots that people who are native have never seen. In a car, bus, or train the outside world is hugely ignored. I also find little treasures: money, lost trinkets, and the other day I found some artists sketches on the side of the road. I have a free portrait of an unknown person on my wall.
That's awesome, exploring the city is really fun. I've been going for a walk every evening for a couple of weeks now and I just pick one direction and try out streets in that direction. After about a hour, I try to find my way back home, sometimes getting hopelessly lost on the way back. So yeah, 100% agree that it isn't a waste of time.
When we were in lockdown and couldn't go past 5km, I explored the backstreets of my area, going down little streets and alleys I'd never seen before in the years living here. Discovered so many new things! Was great!!
Used to do that when I was studying in a city (although 100k people isn't really a city by world standards). Maybe not 25km a day, Launceston isn't that big. Even tried to get on top of some buildings which were obviously blocked and had cameras.
As a runner, film maker, editor, and staff member of a local university. Your vids are some of the most inspiring things I watch on RUclips! Please keep on producing amazing work!
The most important thing, that I've taken away from Beau, is the way he relates to himself: 'God, good flexibility Beau'. He always reflects in such a positive way, a lesson to us all. When I come across a difficult situation I like to think, what would Beau do? Thanks Beau!
23:48 "I've kind of got to be optimistic about those bad things, I don't think they're bad, I think they're great because I can feel them" There's an elegance to the way he effortlessly rearranges words I've said thousands of times, in a configuration that would've never crossed my mind.
This is really great and I just noticed it. I’m really hard on myself and it can become so second nature that I don’t notice it. But when I do something outside the norm (like Beau’s walk) I’m strangely excited by the smaller things. Thanks for highlighting this and making me try to be more positive like Beau
I recently got a job with my city where I’ve had to pick up garbage off the side of highways and roads. Those experiences have caused me to love the video even more than I did before. Because it teaches me that even though I may get mad at society for throwing so much stuff on the highway, you always have to remember the good parts of humanity.
“My last set of rules...not wearing shoes, not wearing sunscreen...was.....stupid”...there’s the difference a wife makes. Wisdom through osmosis. Love your channel. I’ve lived a safe but supremely enjoyable life. It’s interesting to see different perspectives.
It's interesting how context and setting is everything, one persons adventure is another's life, one persons scavenging for rules and footage is another's daily survival. It's a strange dichotomy that what you've documented is the realm of only the very privileged, or the severely underprivileged
About 2 years ago I had a spinal cord injury and when I eventually was able to walk I discovered the sheer beauty and inner peace it gave me. I found your comment about distraction to be very eye opening. Anyway walking basically saved my life because it allowed me to be with my thoughts and filter out the unnecessary negative emotions. If there is anything I recommend to someone it is walking. The first few kms might be boring but once you start having endorphins running through you it really opens another world.
"I haven't brushed my teeth, I feel a bit feral" Best/worst feeling ever. As a walker, I can relate to the disappointment of human waste everywhere you look. And nature survives still in the ugly cracks of mankind. Cheers from Chicago!
I hope your mom was accustomed to walking barefoot. Otherwise, ouch! I highly think barefoot walking is excellent not only for your feet but also your whole body, and in ideal circumstances I reccomend it, however shoes do offer your feet protection as well.
@@leehillaby1706 There's two french guys who actually do that, and it even airs on French National TV! You can find them if you search for "Nus & culottés"
I spent years without a car, walking all over my town. It's a car-centric hellscape, everything is super spread out, the least walkable city you could imagine. This brings back memories of the endless time I spent with headphones in, lost in thought, keeping my mind occupied till I arrived at my destination. Seeing a place designed for cars from outside of one, you get the true impression of just how dehumanized and isolated it all feels. I thought it all was normal until I watched "Not Just Bikes" and finally saw European cities designed around pedestrian travel. I felt vindicated.
@@chase4671 I live in the country and travel slowly along roads picking up rubbish. People think if no-one sees me doing it it did not happen. Most people are grubs. But if a farmer was to collect it all up and bring it into town and dump it on lawns people would be super pissed. You know what farmers are too..... bpissed about it
I'm going through tough a breakup at the moment Beau and although I'm sure you wont read this, your videos give me refreshed presence of mind and a rejuvenation of my love for life! Thank you Beau!
I'm 3 months late but I hope you've gone for a long walk or challenged yourself in some way physically and mentally at the same time. It always gives me a good reset and fresh start. Get outside of your space and let yourself heal.
My wife's grandad use to walk the highways looking for "treasure." He once found a revolver and another time found a duffel bag with $20,000 US. Turned them both in to the local authorities who gave them back when no one came to claim them.
@@paladinsmith7050 I'm pretty sure those laws still apply. Feel like in recent times I heard of someone finding a bag with 10k in it, that they got to keep after a year or so unclaimed
yeah even a little snippet, maybe the audiences reaction would have been nice but i suppose that wasn't really the point of the story its self. the destination not the journey etc
“Being distracted is where I learn the most,” what a great way to twist the perspective! I often learn the best things and am more creative when distracted by a hobby or a mere flower growing through the concrete cracks!
My thoughts exactly. RUclipsrs usually have a clear and concise vision for their channel, and cater to a niche audience. It's not dumbed down to appeal to the broadest possible audience.
He is a classic dry Aussie - one of a kind and a true breath of fresh air ! His take on noise and humanity is spot on. I tell people the beautiful thing with covid ,that folks don't appreciate, was the complete silence for months . No people ,cars,air planes around and the peace and silence was out of this world. I am 54 and I can say the fallout of covid, where humanity was locked away, and the planet was allowed to talk was the most amazing experience of my life . And that beats all my experiences of working and living all over the globe.
Absolutely incredible. Favorite quote: "It's like you're descending into another world" I think it perfectly exemplifies the duality that is living in a developed country that has so much to show in terms of natural beauty.
Beau, loved your story. In the 90s my sister decided to rollerblade into Melbourne to University from Boronia about 33km. From this start she still has the most unusual commutes of anyone I know. She currently rides a rusty bike (rusty bikes do not get stolen) from Kingscliff to Gold Coast Airport to catch a plane to Sydney each week. The life she fits into every day puts me to shame :).
I loved the perspective shift of walking a route so familiar to you that no one travels by foot. I've hiked across the US on the Pacific Crest Trail (2650 miles), and I completely agree that there's something special that you gain just in the rhythms of walking. But I really enjoyed the observations and contradictions of your journey here, that there's things to be learned even in our over-developed spaces. Cheers, Beau! You are my favorite person on RUclips.
@@muttlee9195 Way harder than we imagined. 24 miles a day walking, used the canal system so really flat but an unexpected challenge. Saw loads of great sights and nice to take some time out from work and life and do something totally random.
Oh there is money in that i recon. The ones doing it over here (germany) make quite a business out of it. Collecting, washing, sorting ... It's honest hard work i guess. But it pays.
To me, a durational work like this, walking from home to work over the course of two days only surviving off the trash thrown away by others, ranks up there as a performance art piece with the works of Marina Abramovic or William Pope.L, but what makes Miles work even more interesting is he has no interest in calling it "art" or any sort of distancing aesthetics or concepts. He simply executes on a vision and packages it like a ripping yarn. I'm very impressed by what he's actually doing, by how he thinks about it and how little pretense he executes his works with. Inspirational in regards to just doing what you want.
Brother, I'm in the UK, got promoted to a desk at work. Whilst procrastinating watching this I felt motivated. I'm gonna do the same. Walk to work. Do an early then walk home. Only difference, my commute is 13 miles each way, nothing like your monster commute. I driven it for years, I want to appreciate it on foot! Thanks for the motivation
I'm 19 years old, studying engineering in Canada. Found your channel a couple days ago. Don't think i've ever thought about life as much as i have, watching your videos.
There's something so fascinating with the way Beau interprets modern Australian life, and the unspoken, unrealised burning desire a full grown adult male has to find purpose. It's like Beau is tapping into a collective existential crisis. We live in a country that's so vast and beautiful but after years of inertia our risk-taking muscles have atrophied. I should really get out there and try to see more of Australia.
Lovely content Beau! You inspired me to visit my brother by bike. He lives 130km away. I had a real adventure finding the small towns and places along the way. You never think of these places when you go by car or train.
A lot of this reminds me of the biggest shock that I felt when cycling my interrailing trip - the dead space around cities. A place for cars and trains where people aren't meant to exist. They're full of ring roads, industrial estates and airports. The golden find was when there was a path or cycle track (usually along some river) that could help you navigate them!
I work at a hospital, there’s a man, mildly mentally handicapped who works in housekeeping, he walks 15 miles to and from work every day and he’s ALWAYS happy.
I call b.s. That is not maintainable. Maybe your exaggerating a little but that is 6 six hours of walking both ways making 12 hours of walking and working at least an 8 hour shift. How is he suppose to sleep for 4 hours a day? or ever have time to be able to do anything else? There no way not with out doing drugs. I met a guy that worked three full time jobs no joke by staying high all the time.
I always watch the ground when I walk, you'd be surprised the amount of money I can find in a day. Keep doing what you do man, you're a damn fine teacher.
Wow, happy to know you watch Beau. Two of my favourite content creators in one place! Both great seeming people, I would love to have both of you in the same room for some quality conversation.
I'm now inspired to take-up the official "walk to work" day here in the UK this year, except that it falls on Good Friday, a public holiday - I kid you not!
If I could triple like this video, I would. What a worthwhile way to spend a couple of days. Finding the best and worst of humanity as you find yourself. Definitely made me think about my own marks on my world.
What a brilliant vid. In the 80's and 90's I hitch hiked around the UK, across Europe and the USA. I always stuck by the mantra of: Live the journey, because every destination is just a gateway to another.......
I feel like Beau was not taught as a child that you shouldn’t put everything you find on the ground in your mouth. Having him as a lecturer would be so interesting though.
@@jorchard I tried eating an orange whole once, and I ended up gagging and almost vomiting. But he is Australian, so no wonder it didn't affect him at all
Once again, you've helped me ask the right questions. What does my daily routine consist of that I miss often? This process has made me quite present, which in return reduces the anxiety of what's to come + ultimately increases joy. You're a legend, thanks for the videos!
When I was unemployed during lockdown I went on many long walks, twice in excess of 50km. I felt down and lost and my long walks allowed me to clear my head. This made me reminisce for those days.
Waoh, i'm totally amazed by this video. Just found it randomly because of the RUclips algorithm and i've never felt more grateful. I instantly got hooked. The way u do your videos. So inspirational and yet so simple and clean. The selection of the songs are just perfect! Keep up the great work!
I’ve been following this guy for years at this point. I started implementing his principles of trying to find adventure closer to home. As a younger guy, living in a college town I’ve become something of a Treasure Hunter. It wasn’t until this video that my feeling about people who litter were articulated. It’s great! It’s all thanks to his relentless search for the edges of human experience. This is invigorating to see that there’s more and more adventure to have. Good on ya, Beau!
"...You can choose to do something like this, or not..." Tough job to summarize all of human existence. Beau does it in two hands worth of words. Well done.
Beau, there is such beauty in this. About five minutes into your video, I thought of posting something short to say, but decided to watch the whole video. The effort you put into telling a story is remarkable. About the time you first got on the highway, and you had an overhead drone camera shot, it dawned on me how this was being filmed with incredible effort. The range of emotions that you’re experiencing- man’s brokenness, and goodness; the adventure in monotony, yet also a second stroll; having contentment while appearing a drifter, but also the yearning in a scholar’s roots. It’s genius, and no telling how many will try and live out their story a little more because of influences like these. Many have a mountain, but even the few that climb them see the break in the horizon. What came to mind originally was a verse about John the Baptist: “Now John himself had a garment of camel’s hair and a leather belt around his waist; and his food was locusts and wild honey” (Matthew 3:4). Best wishes to you.
I commented on the re-post of this video, but more I believe needs to be said , ... I much prefer this version , it shows Beau your true resilience to achieving more with what is waisted, such as your drive to work .. 500 hundred hours a year of lost profitability would drive most corporate minions to insanity . Your overwhelming desire to put things into perspective are what drives a 76km walk into a positive exchange of time , money and redress to opinion.. Not waisted at all in fact , experiencing being the underlining purpose. Loved the first post more but the seconds pretty bloody wonderful too , thx , cheers to the family
Just discovered a set of trails I didn't know existed less than 10 miles from my house this weekend. I've driven past them for years and never bothered to look or even knew they were there. Never stop exploring. ✌🌲🌿👟
Beau,I’m happy to say that you have changed my life. Giving me a new perspective, and through that, changing the way I interact with the world. I know you want to impact people, and that you have done. Good on ya, and please keep being yourself so I can watch it on RUclips and cry a little bit.
Mate, knowing that most drivers are distracted when driving. Whether in a rush to get to work, on their phones, eating breakfast , drinking coffee, doing their makeup , playing with the radio your lucky to be alive.
I rode the Mawson Trail nearly a decade ago, that transition from gravel track to country road to highway to freeway is always shocking. At the time the cycle lane in the freeway into Adelaide kept disappearing when there was a choke point, frightening on a bike as trucks thundered past only centimetres away. Great video Beau
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The Five Stages of a New Beau Miles Film
1. Absolute joy at finding out there is a new film from Beau Miles.
2. Mental preparation to watch said film so that nothing goes unappreciated or is thrown away.
3. The actual watching of the film.
4. The aftermath, where you think about the message from the film and just relish what a beautiful thing you've experienced.
5.The realization that you've already watched every other Beau Miles film and will have to wait for a new one to come out.
That is exactly it!
Bang on!
Part 5 is the sadest part haha
On the ball!
6. Rewatch time
Every post on Social Media makes you think your life isn’t good enough, Beau makes you think you aren’t living your life well enough
That's what social media is good at, Joshua. Comparison is the thief of joy and on social media, you only get shown other folks' edited highlights. You're dead right about Beau, though, because he actually lives.
@@s10m0t10n Social media isn't the one doing comparing, you are. If you're following people who make you unhappy, it's something to consider.
your comment gave me goosebumps. So true!
@@wheedler Interesting point, but what I meant is that social media tends to highlight the best parts of people's life (like Beau's old adventures to Africa) and now Beau is making the very most out of mundane moments we all have. I definitely believe we are all entirely responsible for our own jealousy but it is important to note how different media naturally inspires or frustrates you as well!
@@wheedler Social media is the thing that enables unfavourable comparison. It's people who do the work of making themselves discontented. Sorry if my comment wasn't clear enough.
What impressed me the most in this video is Beau's immune system.
How the hell doesn't he get sick from drinking old water?
Lol, same here. I was watching thinking... bread? BREAD? I can't eat bread my body will try to kill itself. Let alone bread off the floor
@@danbrown9502 Bread for breakfast and bread for lunch here..
@@martijnheil8825 Not if you're celiac mate!
I can't give this enough thumbs up. YUCK! 🤢
His poor grandkids are never going to hear the end of this.
this is how my grandparents go to school
@@crissssseee Your grandparents still go to school?
😂😂😂😂😂
@@The_Endless_Summer never too late to learn!
@@SLocoKnight ¡Nosotros siempre estamos aprendiendo!
Imagine having this man as a professor. You'd be excited to go to a lecture just because of the off chance he tells you about one of his crazy adventures/challenges or imparts a seemingly small life lesson that'll change your outlook on something
He would make a great teacher I'm sure
A few of my school teachers were taught by him. They speak of him well.
except it sounds like the lecture was based off a crazy adventure/challenge hahaha
@@teatarau6815 This particular one was yeah, but he said he had students, so I'm assuming he teaches normal classes. Whatever normal for him means lol
he would only be 2 days late for his lectures.
Beau, you inspired me to attempt my own walk, which I did yesterday. 74km in one day... setting off from my flat in SE London and visiting my two childhood homes in Kent. Off at 4am, completed by 8pm. Paying for it dearly now. As you note, the rules are arbitrary, so I did pack some food and fluids for the journey. Have a good one
I am happy just setting up the goal to take a bike somewhere, with snacks and water to sustaing me through the day, and find some geocaches. I never realised just what kind of adventure that is.
Or that time we took the train to another town, a bus 12 km to the county border to grab a geocache in that county, then walked the 12 km back to the train station. We had wet snow in the first hour, so the first time we could sit down after leaving the bus was when we got to the train station, and my legs were totally dead. But it was an adventure for sure.
Nowadays, going by car and then walk just 5-10 km, it is not the same, not the same at all.
brilliant! I am going to walk to brighton from SE london!
Nice name mate
Love walking especially in the 🌞
how do u get home?
Got to meet this legend and his lovely wife today at Warburton TrailFest. Genuinely awe struck and acting like a kid who just met his idol, he informed me this video was dropping in about 15 mins. Been an amazing day running some trails so thank you Beau for another epic adventure 👏👌
I wish I knew that was on!
I was five seconds away from meeting him at the finish line too, but he was hopping in his car; gave me a solid thumbs up though haha
@@brendancherry362 Perfect!
I'm so jealous you got to go out and meet anyone (let alone this legend) the UK is still in National covid lockdown until June. 😞
@@jibcot8541 that sucks for you guys in the UK, hopefully there's some good news on the horizon soon 🤞
I'm really keen to visit my cousin in London and run some of the magnificent trails over there!
“That’s why you don’t sit down on the job because it sucks getting back up”. Wise words to live by.
Yes indeed! both literally and in life in general.
My rule when I'm backpacking is that a break can either be less than 5 minutes or longer than 30 minutes, but not in between
If you've ever worked trades, you'll fully understand.
@@mrastleysghost that’s a great rule to stick to mate. I’m also an avid backpacker (Camino Way of St James 2018) so will use that rule myself!
If I sit down and eat it makes me tired🤣
I find it extremely fascinating that at the beginning of this he was fresh and the honks were mostly "positive." But then on day 2 at 23:09 a car honked and he interpreted it as negative. But seconds later he expresses he is tired and run down. Something as simple as a honk can be interpreted as negative or positive and its all based on our current state. We can all have a positive outlook but its really difficult when we are worn down by life. We are in control of a lot more than we think, good little reminder.
So true, got me very fascinated too.
Ah…you mean we are not unless we’re in control of how tired and run down we are…privledged if so.
@@moriah1394 im having a hard time understanding what you are getting at. Could be because its late, ill try to reread in the morning🤣
fascinating observation. And/or perhaps that he took the honks, in a much busier environment, to be directed at him instead of others on the road?
or maybe multiple soft honks in succession is just a positive tone compared to holding that thing down hard for 2 seconds while passing
I wish I could hear the lecture he gave after that long walk.
Me too. Or at the least him bursting in and starting. "Anyone who didn't offer me a ride is failing" lol
I was hoping he would include the opening
I believe he said it was a workshop. Those tend to not be recorded as much. But if the film crew followed him this far I'd hope they got that as well.
@@Alexander-bp2ht perhaps not as surely he would have included that at the end, no?
I just walked 90km in 30 hours, blah blah blah, ZZZZZZZzzzzzzzz
'Beau, its John here mate, just wanted to let you know the lecture's been cancelled....'
🤣😂
Good one.
Ah draws...more catering to freeze I suppose
Straight to voicemail.
@Beau Miles
Can we expect a new up-load any time soon?
"if adventure is about anything, it's about finding a newer version of yourself in hard to reach places" - Beau Miles.
Love it! 🥰
I remember two classmates from my Kantonsschule (roughly highschool) who decided to walk to school one day, instead of taking the train. They started in the night and arrived super late, but were welcomed as heroes (even from the teacher). Your approach brings back this memory and reminds me to look at the things that surround us in a different way, and always to take the scenic route whenever possible.
They started in the night? Jeez....how far away did they live? I walked home from high school occasionally...it was a 45 min walk
My high school was 14 miles away from home
If that happened in the US, they would have been marked as tardy LMAO
@@superchargedhelium956 ofcourse lol
This is such a moment and epic story. U gotta tell this around more. Idk do u already?
I’ve always been convinced with the majesty of roundabouts!
You're a liar and a traitor to the roundabout/triangular intersection community after trying to sell yours off
Hahahahaha!
I’m Max Fosh and welcome, to the commute.
Every time I see a roundabout I think about the song called “Roundabout”. Drives my kids crazy LOL
I love when other corners of youtube cross over with Max Fosh
I spent several years of my life without a car, teaching at a school on low wages (barely enough to feed myself) while trying to train as an athlete -- had to walk 20km a day at least on busy Italian highways, every weekday for a full school year, and experienced almost everything Beau described (short of the scavenging-for-food bit).
This video speaks to me on a spiritual level.
question: why didn't you buy a bike?
@@figa5567 They said they had barely enough to feed themselves.
I applaud your dedication. How r u doing now? Did your students know?
@@jamesblamesa second hand bike doesn’t cost much
Every video a masterclass in life.
Heyyyy ✨
I don't know...just doing things and recording (then boiling it down to some kind of palatable story...?)
@@BeauMiles yeahhh, but at least you're telling some sort of emotional truth with each one (the best ones anyway)
Idk, maybe a picture can mean something to me that the painter didn't intend and maybe that's still valid
Cheers
And perhaps emotional resonance is a better word than truth but it's close enough I think
@@BeauMiles this confused era needs more human focused moral leadership told as stories about beans
This is why I commuted for years on my motorcycle. The commute became part of MY time, not work time. I enjoyed every minute, even in rain and snow. Joyous times.
Been doing that since 2014 - makes commuting bearable :) Though I find I'm less adventurous at the weekends as I've already done 250 miles in the week...
@@dragonoffski4501 Diffrent bikes for diffrent days! Or maybe thats just me and my cars, Im a gearhead anyway
@@knecht6974 I wish! - if I could afford to run/insure a second bike I'd probably do that tho :)
"oh my god he didn't"
*proceeds to eat even more random food off the ground.*
"Walking 90ks to work"
Cameraman: "Walking 90ks for work"
I reckon the cameraman walked 180 at least
Probably following in a car and stopping at different spots. Also has to manage the drone. Could be a team of 2 following him.
I missed this part, it would be more fair if he just just say that.. it's way safer doing that with people around ready to rescue you vs doing it truly alone.. not saying this to devalue the adventure but these are all very different experiences
Love how supportive Helen is. What a great team!
I love how she is supportive, but is also like "no way I'm sleeping out there too!!" 😂
Beau is what I’d call “Selfless by being Selfish”
He does the things he loves the most in order to teach and inspire others. Absolutely brilliant mate! Keep up what you’re doing.
I spend my weekend exploring 25+ km in a day. My friends think I waste my weekend. But it is the opposite. I get to see parts of the city, people usually ignore. I have found parks, streets, and little spots that people who are native have never seen. In a car, bus, or train the outside world is hugely ignored. I also find little treasures: money, lost trinkets, and the other day I found some artists sketches on the side of the road. I have a free portrait of an unknown person on my wall.
The portrait is amazing!
That's a real story, right on your wall ;)
That's awesome, exploring the city is really fun. I've been going for a walk every evening for a couple of weeks now and I just pick one direction and try out streets in that direction. After about a hour, I try to find my way back home, sometimes getting hopelessly lost on the way back.
So yeah, 100% agree that it isn't a waste of time.
When we were in lockdown and couldn't go past 5km, I explored the backstreets of my area, going down little streets and alleys I'd never seen before in the years living here. Discovered so many new things! Was great!!
Used to do that when I was studying in a city (although 100k people isn't really a city by world standards). Maybe not 25km a day, Launceston isn't that big. Even tried to get on top of some buildings which were obviously blocked and had cameras.
As a runner, film maker, editor, and staff member of a local university. Your vids are some of the most inspiring things I watch on RUclips! Please keep on producing amazing work!
I absolutely love the energy Beau gives off. Such a genuine and down to earth soul. The world definitely needs more people like him.
Your videos never fail to impress me, Beau. Cheers!
Yea nah
@@stampyofdeth2064 yea yea
@@stampyofdeth2064 yea yea yea
Just this comment was enough for me to subscribe
@@oscarbarkriki503 nice line of thinking this
The most important thing, that I've taken away from Beau, is the way he relates to himself: 'God, good flexibility Beau'. He always reflects in such a positive way, a lesson to us all. When I come across a difficult situation I like to think, what would Beau do? Thanks Beau!
23:48 "I've kind of got to be optimistic about those bad things, I don't think they're bad, I think they're great because I can feel them"
There's an elegance to the way he effortlessly rearranges words I've said thousands of times, in a configuration that would've never crossed my mind.
Now quit thinking “what would beau do” and start asking “what is Angus gonna do?”
This is really great and I just noticed it. I’m really hard on myself and it can become so second nature that I don’t notice it. But when I do something outside the norm (like Beau’s walk) I’m strangely excited by the smaller things. Thanks for highlighting this and making me try to be more positive like Beau
I recently got a job with my city where I’ve had to pick up garbage off the side of highways and roads. Those experiences have caused me to love the video even more than I did before. Because it teaches me that even though I may get mad at society for throwing so much stuff on the highway, you always have to remember the good parts of humanity.
“My last set of rules...not wearing shoes, not wearing sunscreen...was.....stupid”...there’s the difference a wife makes. Wisdom through osmosis. Love your channel. I’ve lived a safe but supremely enjoyable life. It’s interesting to see different perspectives.
I was thinking the same thing hahahha. Helen turned him into a reasonable lunatic.
It's interesting how context and setting is everything, one persons adventure is another's life, one persons scavenging for rules and footage is another's daily survival. It's a strange dichotomy that what you've documented is the realm of only the very privileged, or the severely underprivileged
very well put
I agree with your statement.
Agree. It made me think of the day in the life of a homeless person.
About 2 years ago I had a spinal cord injury and when I eventually was able to walk I discovered the sheer beauty and inner peace it gave me. I found your comment about distraction to be very eye opening. Anyway walking basically saved my life because it allowed me to be with my thoughts and filter out the unnecessary negative emotions. If there is anything I recommend to someone it is walking. The first few kms might be boring but once you start having endorphins running through you it really opens another world.
Funnily enough this is how my grandfather got to school, except it was also uphill through 6’ of snow both ways.
And in short trousers! 😂
Uphill both ways, crikey!
And don't forget having to fight 1500 pound grizzly bears for lunch.
On one foot! The other one was starting a business!
Same but his was through rice fields and small mountain. He got so annoyed by the walk he dropped school 😕
"I haven't brushed my teeth, I feel a bit feral" Best/worst feeling ever.
As a walker, I can relate to the disappointment of human waste everywhere you look. And nature survives still in the ugly cracks of mankind.
Cheers from Chicago!
As a Victorian, got so damn excited to see this happen here. I haven't seen many people attempt this sort of thing locally and loved it.
so weird to see it happen in such a place to us isn't it? Bloody dandenong, berwick
@@user-ou7wt3lx8m I live 15 minutes away from Jindivick where he lives this video is crazy local to me
"I've never met this goat" -Beau Miles 2k21
That goat got to meet Beau Miles.
it's 5 am and i'm ready for this fun australian man talking about walking energy
My mum did the same in the 60s in Fiji. She walked barefoot from Suva to Nadi as an adventure testing her resilience.
I hope your mom was accustomed to walking barefoot. Otherwise, ouch!
I highly think barefoot walking is excellent not only for your feet but also your whole body, and in ideal circumstances I reccomend it, however shoes do offer your feet protection as well.
Must have had some nicer scenery there!
"Becoming a metronome" is such a good definition and a very good reason to walk long distances...
He definetely saw the $2 and thought "thats enough for a can of beans."
What an incredible philosopher. Totally incredible. Beau is actually changing my life.
Beau, you have just a unique and down-to-earth perspective of the world and life that always brings me back and draws me into your documentaries
I laughed out loud when you joked about starting nude but would get arrested too early LOL
Loll 😂
And everybody who has seen some of his videos knew he'd do it otherwise ;)
So good. mine was when he ate the orange peel.
@@leehillaby1706 There's two french guys who actually do that, and it even airs on French National TV! You can find them if you search for "Nus & culottés"
@@josymajerus2903 cheap fibre :)
I spent years without a car, walking all over my town. It's a car-centric hellscape, everything is super spread out, the least walkable city you could imagine. This brings back memories of the endless time I spent with headphones in, lost in thought, keeping my mind occupied till I arrived at my destination. Seeing a place designed for cars from outside of one, you get the true impression of just how dehumanized and isolated it all feels. I thought it all was normal until I watched "Not Just Bikes" and finally saw European cities designed around pedestrian travel. I felt vindicated.
"Humans dont stop, and when they do, it's usually to throw things away.." that is sad and so very deep
why would somone stop on the highway tell me
@@thebutcher9072 to say hi to the guy walking
Shut up, no it isn’t
if ur like 14 its deep lmfaoo
@@chase4671 I live in the country and travel slowly along roads picking up rubbish. People think if no-one sees me doing it it did not happen. Most people are grubs. But if a farmer was to collect it all up and bring it into town and dump it on lawns people would be super pissed. You know what farmers are too..... bpissed about it
Was curious about your town of Jindivick so I googled it. Turns out your featured as a Person of Interest on the Wikipedia page!
I'm going through tough a breakup at the moment Beau and although I'm sure you wont read this, your videos give me refreshed presence of mind and a rejuvenation of my love for life! Thank you Beau!
Breakups are raw to the core and are very personal. Thanks for telling us... and sharing your thoughts. Good things are coming your way Charlie!!
Get out and walk.
I'm 3 months late but I hope you've gone for a long walk or challenged yourself in some way physically and mentally at the same time. It always gives me a good reset and fresh start. Get outside of your space and let yourself heal.
Hope your in a good place now and still watching this amazing guy in 2022
Wow a year on I hope you look back at this comment and have become a stronger person in a better place.
My wife's grandad use to walk the highways looking for "treasure." He once found a revolver and another time found a duffel bag with $20,000 US. Turned them both in to the local authorities who gave them back when no one came to claim them.
Wow, that’s absurd. Surprised they gave it back to him.
holy fuck the level of honesty of both of them is awesome lol
@@moma8518 finders keepers law
@@moma8518 A different time when the world wasn't a police state i guess.
@@paladinsmith7050 I'm pretty sure those laws still apply. Feel like in recent times I heard of someone finding a bag with 10k in it, that they got to keep after a year or so unclaimed
Really wish you would’ve included the talk that you gave at the end of this as well.
Me too 😉
I just looked to see if I could find it anywhere, I now know that it was a TED talk from 2018, and was never filmed.
I come here to comment this haha
yeah even a little snippet, maybe the audiences reaction would have been nice but i suppose that wasn't really the point of the story its self. the destination not the journey etc
“Being distracted is where I learn the most,” what a great way to twist the perspective! I often learn the best things and am more creative when distracted by a hobby or a mere flower growing through the concrete cracks!
This is why i will always pick youtube over watching tv or films, the quality of content is surreal. Great video
My thoughts exactly. RUclipsrs usually have a clear and concise vision for their channel, and cater to a niche audience. It's not dumbed down to appeal to the broadest possible audience.
another banger from the legend himself
He is a classic dry Aussie - one of a kind and a true breath of fresh air ! His take on noise and humanity is spot on. I tell people the beautiful thing with covid ,that folks don't appreciate, was the complete silence for months . No people ,cars,air planes around and the peace and silence was out of this world. I am 54 and I can say the fallout of covid, where humanity was locked away, and the planet was allowed to talk was the most amazing experience of my life . And that beats all my experiences of working and living all over the globe.
Beau is like that uncle that everyone has except you.
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@@muttlee9195 what do u mean?
funny comment coming from someone sharing the last name as Beau. Could it be that he's your uncle?
@@PescarStangaci i wish!
@@Oli.Miles1 that makes the two of us. Even though I'm close to Mile's age
Absolutely incredible.
Favorite quote:
"It's like you're descending into another world"
I think it perfectly exemplifies the duality that is living in a developed country that has so much to show in terms of natural beauty.
Beau, loved your story. In the 90s my sister decided to rollerblade into Melbourne to University from Boronia about 33km. From this start she still has the most unusual commutes of anyone I know. She currently rides a rusty bike (rusty bikes do not get stolen) from Kingscliff to Gold Coast Airport to catch a plane to Sydney each week. The life she fits into every day puts me to shame :).
I loved the perspective shift of walking a route so familiar to you that no one travels by foot. I've hiked across the US on the Pacific Crest Trail (2650 miles), and I completely agree that there's something special that you gain just in the rhythms of walking. But I really enjoyed the observations and contradictions of your journey here, that there's things to be learned even in our over-developed spaces. Cheers, Beau! You are my favorite person on RUclips.
"Adventure is about finding a newer version of yourself in distant places." Beau Miles; a whim of steel and a cast iron stomach. Much respect.
Me and my dad were inspired by this video to walk 130 miles from home to London over 5 days. A great adventure right under our noses. Many thanks!
How did you get on?
@@muttlee9195 Way harder than we imagined. 24 miles a day walking, used the canal system so really flat but an unexpected challenge. Saw loads of great sights and nice to take some time out from work and life and do something totally random.
Seems a lil sus using miles from the UK 🤨
@@josephrose8920 great walking is the best 👍
"If I could be a professional anything, I'd be a professional golf ball hunter" - Beau Miles
Oh there is money in that i recon. The ones doing it over here (germany) make quite a business out of it. Collecting, washing, sorting ... It's honest hard work i guess. But it pays.
It is like @Peter says, good money, niche market
Done this here in Austria, as a Teen. Good pocket money :)
“I’m happy to share an apple with a bird”
To me, a durational work like this, walking from home to work over the course of two days only surviving off the trash thrown away by others, ranks up there as a performance art piece with the works of Marina Abramovic or William Pope.L, but what makes Miles work even more interesting is he has no interest in calling it "art" or any sort of distancing aesthetics or concepts. He simply executes on a vision and packages it like a ripping yarn. I'm very impressed by what he's actually doing, by how he thinks about it and how little pretense he executes his works with. Inspirational in regards to just doing what you want.
This is what I mean. I do get what your saying. But art has been so watered down actual art is not art 🤦
@@alexcantlow740 really don't know what you mean by this hah...
Did you just really praise the art of a Satanist?
@@UncleTwoTimez i agree. its not art, its occult rituals straight from hellywood
@@AFFI909 who says occult rituals can't be art?
Brother, I'm in the UK, got promoted to a desk at work. Whilst procrastinating watching this I felt motivated. I'm gonna do the same. Walk to work. Do an early then walk home. Only difference, my commute is 13 miles each way, nothing like your monster commute. I driven it for years, I want to appreciate it on foot! Thanks for the motivation
"The essence of being human is our ability to question everything we do" - Beau Miles
Sounds like I need to make a T-shirt!
Imagine being Beau's camera person. Best job ever. These films never cease to amaze me.
I'm 19 years old, studying engineering in Canada. Found your channel a couple days ago. Don't think i've ever thought about life as much as i have, watching your videos.
There's something so fascinating with the way Beau interprets modern Australian life, and the unspoken, unrealised burning desire a full grown adult male has to find purpose. It's like Beau is tapping into a collective existential crisis. We live in a country that's so vast and beautiful but after years of inertia our risk-taking muscles have atrophied. I should really get out there and try to see more of Australia.
Lovely content Beau! You inspired me to visit my brother by bike. He lives 130km away. I had a real adventure finding the small towns and places along the way. You never think of these places when you go by car or train.
A lot of this reminds me of the biggest shock that I felt when cycling my interrailing trip - the dead space around cities. A place for cars and trains where people aren't meant to exist. They're full of ring roads, industrial estates and airports. The golden find was when there was a path or cycle track (usually along some river) that could help you navigate them!
First time finding this channel and I must say I'm frickin impressed.
Oh wow. You’re in for some amazing stuff
I work at a hospital, there’s a man, mildly mentally handicapped who works in housekeeping, he walks 15 miles to and from work every day and he’s ALWAYS happy.
I call b.s. That is not maintainable. Maybe your exaggerating a little but that is 6 six hours of walking both ways making 12 hours of walking and working at least an 8 hour shift. How is he suppose to sleep for 4 hours a day? or ever have time to be able to do anything else? There no way not with out doing drugs. I met a guy that worked three full time jobs no joke by staying high all the time.
He would be a lot healthier too.
I always watch the ground when I walk, you'd be surprised the amount of money I can find in a day. Keep doing what you do man, you're a damn fine teacher.
“When adventurers go adventuring, they only take what’s necessary”
*early explorers traversing inland Australia: “don’t forget the piano old chap!” 😆
Loved it, Beau. What a cool idea, and a great message.
Wow, happy to know you watch Beau. Two of my favourite content creators in one place! Both great seeming people, I would love to have both of you in the same room for some quality conversation.
You have to do "Basically a Beau Miles video"
Ta Colbo. Happy spring to you and the rest of the northern hem
@@BeauMiles haha pleasure Beau, happy Autumn to you and the folks down low
I'm now inspired to take-up the official "walk to work" day here in the UK this year, except that it falls on Good Friday, a public holiday - I kid you not!
If I could triple like this video, I would. What a worthwhile way to spend a couple of days. Finding the best and worst of humanity as you find yourself. Definitely made me think about my own marks on my world.
What a brilliant vid. In the 80's and 90's I hitch hiked around the UK, across Europe and the USA. I always stuck by the mantra of: Live the journey, because every destination is just a gateway to another.......
I feel like Beau was not taught as a child that you shouldn’t put everything you find on the ground in your mouth. Having him as a lecturer would be so interesting though.
bruh when he saw his wife and just kissed her I thought “ma’am he ate a banana off the ground”
there was some weird stuff but it was the skin of the orange that got me like 0_o
@@jorchard I tried eating an orange whole once, and I ended up gagging and almost vomiting. But he is Australian, so no wonder it didn't affect him at all
I'd love to hear his lecture! I wonder if he'll upload it anywhere or if it was even recorded?
Once again, you've helped me ask the right questions. What does my daily routine consist of that I miss often? This process has made me quite present, which in return reduces the anxiety of what's to come + ultimately increases joy. You're a legend, thanks for the videos!
Imagine visiting Australia once 4 years ago and again now only to see the same dude in a red scarf walking down the highway chatting to a camera
When I was unemployed during lockdown I went on many long walks, twice in excess of 50km. I felt down and lost and my long walks allowed me to clear my head. This made me reminisce for those days.
Waoh, i'm totally amazed by this video. Just found it randomly because of the RUclips algorithm and i've never felt more grateful. I instantly got hooked. The way u do your videos. So inspirational and yet so simple and clean. The selection of the songs are just perfect! Keep up the great work!
Is there any chance someone filmed the lecture so we could hear/see it? As far as the walk, I've never seen anything like it. Mind blowing!
I’ve been following this guy for years at this point. I started implementing his principles of trying to find adventure closer to home. As a younger guy, living in a college town I’ve become something of a Treasure Hunter. It wasn’t until this video that my feeling about people who litter were articulated. It’s great! It’s all thanks to his relentless search for the edges of human experience. This is invigorating to see that there’s more and more adventure to have. Good on ya, Beau!
I know he was joking, but the ridiculous optimism of Beau at 18:55 in appreciating that air station is honestly inspirational.
You know it’s a good day when Beau uploads.
A philosopher turned endurance athlete / explorer. Amazing content as always
This man has just the right level of eccentricity.
Mom: You spending the night with him?
Wife: No. HELL NO NO NO.
ME: Lmao.
Beau, I hope you know that for us Americans, you just made our Saturday night about 100% better with this. Best to you!
"...You can choose to do something like this, or not..." Tough job to summarize all of human existence. Beau does it in two hands worth of words. Well done.
Beau, there is such beauty in this. About five minutes into your video, I thought of posting something short to say, but decided to watch the whole video. The effort you put into telling a story is remarkable. About the time you first got on the highway, and you had an overhead drone camera shot, it dawned on me how this was being filmed with incredible effort. The range of emotions that you’re experiencing- man’s brokenness, and goodness; the adventure in monotony, yet also a second stroll; having contentment while appearing a drifter, but also the yearning in a scholar’s roots. It’s genius, and no telling how many will try and live out their story a little more because of influences like these.
Many have a mountain, but even the few that climb them see the break in the horizon. What came to mind originally was a verse about John the Baptist: “Now John himself had a garment of camel’s hair and a leather belt around his waist; and his food was locusts and wild honey”
(Matthew 3:4). Best wishes to you.
This blokes a champion 😂. I wonder how many drivers passed by him on the highway and thought “look at this bum”.
LMAO it motivated him
I commented on the re-post of this video, but more I believe needs to be said , ...
I much prefer this version , it shows Beau your true resilience to achieving more with what is waisted, such as your drive to work .. 500 hundred hours a year of lost profitability would drive most corporate minions to insanity . Your overwhelming desire to put things into perspective are what drives a 76km walk into a positive exchange of time , money and redress to opinion..
Not waisted at all in fact , experiencing being the underlining purpose.
Loved the first post more but the seconds pretty bloody wonderful too , thx , cheers to the family
How my grandparents say they got to school:
I didn't see any snow and the only hill, he walked down.. yours must have taken a different rout than mine.
And it was uphill both ways.
🤣
But that was barefoot in the snow, all year round.
And to get to school on time, they had to get up before they went to bed.
Just discovered a set of trails I didn't know existed less than 10 miles from my house this weekend. I've driven past them for years and never bothered to look or even knew they were there. Never stop exploring. ✌🌲🌿👟
My fav video from Beau. I am on my 4th full re-watch. Just love it. Beau enjoying the orange so much he eats the skin is an incredible moment.
I remember doing 15km from cudgen to nunderi NSW in about 2.5-3hrs and my legs were just numb afterwards. So full credit to you for doing 90km. 👍💪🇦🇺
Well , now this makes everyone's parents stories of walking to school like a walk in the park
I think this beats the walk to school of even my late great grandma.
Beau,I’m happy to say that you have changed my life. Giving me a new perspective, and through that, changing the way I interact with the world. I know you want to impact people, and that you have done. Good on ya, and please keep being yourself so I can watch it on RUclips and cry a little bit.
Mate, knowing that most drivers are distracted when driving. Whether in a rush to get to work, on their phones, eating breakfast , drinking coffee, doing their makeup , playing with the radio your lucky to be alive.
First thought when me and my wife watched the trailer for this: Beau...are you _sure_ that's not piss? 😂
I rode the Mawson Trail nearly a decade ago, that transition from gravel track to country road to highway to freeway is always shocking. At the time the cycle lane in the freeway into Adelaide kept disappearing when there was a choke point, frightening on a bike as trucks thundered past only centimetres away. Great video Beau
This world would work so well, if everyone was a Beau.