Through Belgium, Netherlands & Germany - Back home after 1 Year of Bikepacking

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  • Опубликовано: 10 дек 2024

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  • @michaelzanotto8469
    @michaelzanotto8469 Год назад +31

    Stay strong and so powerful that you tell all your story as upsetting and disappointing that part of it is. You are a great advocate for world travelers

  • @lsismeiro
    @lsismeiro Год назад +57

    I wasn't expecting that kind of cave man story in "developed" Europe coffee shop or restaurant, how unfortunate. It's 2022 and here we are... Thank you for the video and keep pedaling. :)

    • @PedrovanPeet
      @PedrovanPeet Год назад

      As we can see: Men can be cavemen everywhere in the world. The hertiage of the still ongoing patriachy

    • @Chase19898
      @Chase19898 Год назад +1

      Oh it happens more than you think. Whenever my girlfriend goes jogging, she sometimes gets catcalled and even followed by creepy men. It's disgusting.

    • @Chase19898
      @Chase19898 Год назад +3

      @@Neil.C57510 Damn... My gf still goes jogging, but she's also not afraid to call these guys out. I always remind her to take her phone, gives me some peace of mind at least.

    • @DemiGod..
      @DemiGod.. Год назад +2

      @@Chase19898 A woman I know was jogging , a man ran ran up behind her and grabbed her breasts

  • @PedaleDouce
    @PedaleDouce Год назад +8

    i'm glad you decided to post it in the end. You shouldn't be silenced when you want to express things like this. I wish the world was a better place...

  • @michaelvikhman7926
    @michaelvikhman7926 Год назад +13

    Please post something soon. This is better than anything on Netflix. You have such an adorable personality. So pleasant to watch you❤❤

    • @giantcheerio
      @giantcheerio  Год назад +4

      Ooooh thank you so much! But! Id recommend watching "the Man who wanted to see it all" on netflix. That's the real shit!

    • @DemiGod..
      @DemiGod.. Год назад

      She deos have anger issues though.

  • @simplexj4298
    @simplexj4298 Год назад +4

    So sorry to hear your story about those three Belgian men in the café. The majority of men I (64, German, cycle commuter) know is different. What made me extra mad is the fact that obviously nobody else was in the café to interfere with their impertinent actions, not even the owner or staff. Watching your videos makes me think about packing a bit of stuff on my own bike and start to wherever winds and roads lead me.

  • @knutselaardre1272
    @knutselaardre1272 Год назад +12

    live in Belgium and I am ashamed in the place of these simpletons. This should never happen. I hope you still have a positive feeling about Belgium after this terrible experience. Take care and continue to enjoy your beautiful bike rides.

    • @giantcheerio
      @giantcheerio  Год назад +5

      I liked Belgium a lot! Situations like the one I was experiencing happen everywhere and that has nothing to do with the country itself. People in Belgium were friendly af. I'd come back any time!

  • @andrewkleinhenz8487
    @andrewkleinhenz8487 Год назад +2

    My wife and I love to see your adventures. I am amazed at how much rain you seem to deal with on all these videos! Thanks for all you do. We get to see so many cool places and learn about cycle touring.
    We are also saddened by your experiences with those knuckle dragging men. What apes.
    Stay strong and enjoy the new year!
    Peace
    Andrew and Cheryl

  • @Tarmaccyclocross
    @Tarmaccyclocross 2 года назад +14

    Hi just think of it this way you’ve probably done more in this journey than they’ve done all their sad lives thanks for all the hard work put into your videos and I hope it’s not long for the next ones. Have a great Christmas and we’ll done 🚴🏽‍♀️👍

  • @phillipcowan1444
    @phillipcowan1444 Год назад +3

    I'm sitting in my kitchen looking out the widow at another dreary Illinois winter. It's -9F. Your videos are a little ray of sun light. Thanks! Bon route.

  • @eg348
    @eg348 Год назад

    Glad you shared the reality, it's important to be aware!
    Love your videos, you are amazing!!!😊🙌🙌🙌

  • @noemuit2535
    @noemuit2535 Год назад +2

    Very informative biking tour, I really appreciate watching yor videos, take care.

  • @thomasbjork4293
    @thomasbjork4293 Год назад +4

    Enjoy the rest! Thank you for sharing your life and thoughts through good and bad on this long trip!

  • @baler1992
    @baler1992 Год назад +3

    So much respect Cherio! Way to leave those jerks in the dust! Sunnier days to follow!

  • @edgit69
    @edgit69 2 года назад +4

    Your editing along with the beat of the music is awesome.. Have a Merry Christmas 🎄

  • @CozyCamping911
    @CozyCamping911 Год назад +1

    Great video. Very inspirational. Cheers from the 🇺🇸

  • @jaygorakht5135
    @jaygorakht5135 2 года назад +4

    Stay warm and. Stay. Safe😍

  • @falluj
    @falluj Год назад +2

    Its my ambition to do this. Thank you for your inspiration. Hello biker here From the philippines 😁👏👏👏

  • @briantyhy4880
    @briantyhy4880 Год назад +3

    I am sorry to hear about the harassment you received from those xxx men and those men don't know how to respect women. But I am happy to see that you have returned home to family and friends in germany. All the best in the new year and may all your dreams come true.

  • @k.whiking4372
    @k.whiking4372 Год назад +3

    Sorry to hear about your troubles at the coffee shop. I wouldh've thought as a moden society we had progressed past that. Enjoy the winter in the Canary Islands.

  • @gary8306
    @gary8306 Год назад

    Nice video/music. Stay safe, happy travels.

  • @Michael-rz7ic
    @Michael-rz7ic Год назад +1

    L. , Somewhat surprisingly even as an older male bikepacker I have run into negative ‘locals’ during my 1,000 mi Tour Divide ride. It was as if I was a very unwelcome outsider. One can only ignore such people, and move away at a brisk pace. I am looking forward to your winter pursuits. Happy Holidays 🎉

  • @jamilesimplicio2163
    @jamilesimplicio2163 Год назад +3

    What a unfortunate situation you've passed man, just unbelivable shitty's like this still happening, I'm glad you back them off. Thanks for sharing I enjoy your videos and the great views you've go to.

  • @heikeschmitts4665
    @heikeschmitts4665 Год назад

    Very nice to see this last Video. I live near Hannover .Thank you very much.Good luck all the time.

  • @outandabout_74
    @outandabout_74 Год назад

    I'm excited about what's still coming....es was nice to be able to accompany you on your journey.
    I wish you a merry christmas.

  • @welshbikepackingadventures
    @welshbikepackingadventures 2 года назад +33

    Shame on those guys who were shitty with you, absolutely disgusting behaviour.. glad you're OK popit

  • @tonypaddler
    @tonypaddler Год назад +1

    I remember watching your first video, then each one after that in order, I can’t believe it’s been a year!
    Good luck with your next trip 👍

  • @richardhall263
    @richardhall263 2 года назад +1

    Hi thank you for sharing your life with us. My suit case once went to Hanover for a few days, unfortunately I was in the south of Germany. I await eagerly your next video

  • @Wimbelder
    @Wimbelder Год назад +2

    If you ever need a sleeping place you are always welcome live close to Doetinchem in the Netherlands

  • @frederikvaningelgem7515
    @frederikvaningelgem7515 Год назад +2

    You re strong❤

  • @64maxpower
    @64maxpower Год назад +3

    I leave your playlist on for my dogs to boost your video count when I leave the house. Besides my dogs like cycling

  • @C7pherr
    @C7pherr Год назад

    Spotted the road to my kids' school :-) hope you enjoyed your stay in Ghent

  • @rubenalbertochiochini8012
    @rubenalbertochiochini8012 Год назад

    Feliz regreso a casa hermosa!!!!
    Feliz 2023!!!!...

  • @aedamhaeng
    @aedamhaeng Год назад +1

    Hach, das Wasserschloss in Arcen / NL lag auch auf meiner Radreise letzten Sommer 😍

  • @anujkerketta2947
    @anujkerketta2947 2 года назад +4

    You r riding like a pro

  • @Wundernuss
    @Wundernuss Год назад +2

    Hope your side of travels will continue to be positive! Hope that horrible abusive / intrusive behaviour stops!!!!!! 😢

  • @shuponahmed
    @shuponahmed Год назад +5

    You go, girl... sad that you've experienced these kinds of aggregation by some lunatics. Brave you and what a trip!! However, you can use welcome to my garden next time for the shelter when you are in Belgium. Cheers!!

  • @rickh.9543
    @rickh.9543 Год назад +2

    Just enjoy your coffees in the countryside on the grass verge or under a tree, much nicer. 😀😀

  • @cassini3318
    @cassini3318 Год назад

    Merry Christmas to you! Stay safe out here! Have a great holiday!😄

  • @ascot1049
    @ascot1049 2 года назад +1

    Brilliant.

  • @tjepkekobes7486
    @tjepkekobes7486 Год назад

    Great video nice bike keep up the good job nice😉

  • @theworldcyclist
    @theworldcyclist Год назад +6

    I'm really sorry to hear that you encounter such men whilst travelling around. It's simply not acceptable behaviour - nobody should have to feel how they no doubt made you feel. I hope the world balances things out and brings some good, kind people to you!

  • @TravelingThru222
    @TravelingThru222 Год назад +1

    Cool video, seems like an awesome trip. Glad you're home. Great channel, just subbed.

  • @joostduvekot
    @joostduvekot Год назад +3

    Freaking great video! 😀

  • @MacMasore
    @MacMasore Год назад +1

    3:20 as a Belgian I’m so sorry !

  • @sfdint
    @sfdint Год назад

    Your way of sharing is so real. You come across as a believable person...especially when sharing your rage about the male neanderthals you encountered in the coffee shop. Sucks that women still have to put up with this. I'm a 72 year old male planning my first longish touring run, Chur to Amsterdam. I like the idea of a year of touring Europe but I have 4 darling grandkids and being away a few weeks is all I can stand!

  • @benazeddine5255
    @benazeddine5255 Год назад

    Well done. Hope you arrived safely to your home town in Germany...

  • @Rolliemoho
    @Rolliemoho Год назад +1

    Well done mate 💃👍🏼

  • @PatrickLeyGreaves
    @PatrickLeyGreaves Год назад +1

    Merry Christmas cherrio. So sorry that your having negative experiences with men. Feel sorry for them, men that act like generally lack confidence and are unable to converse normally with women. Looking forward to your up coming travels. Hey ho let’s go! 🎄🎄🎄🎄

  • @ritchiesedeyn5330
    @ritchiesedeyn5330 Год назад

    I'm based in antwerp and when they call it the bike highway I always laugh. Sure you have noticed standard cycle paths in the Netherlands are way better then our "bicycle highway". It's just ridiculous! Great to have found your channel! Great content!

  • @alloffakind
    @alloffakind Год назад

    i can not support you with manny ! but i watch all your videos and like them...im curently living in stuttgart...i can speake german well!but i can not text in your mother language !:d
    you make me want to live my dream and just go !!youre an inspiration for so manny !!!!keep doing it !thx 4 your motivational and nice vloging content!!!

  • @ryanthan184
    @ryanthan184 Год назад

    That type of men is everywhere around the globe...just be patient and be safe. Greetings from Indonesia 🙏🤝

  • @billybuddproductions2323
    @billybuddproductions2323 Год назад

    Grate editing!

  • @ferdinandlauffer
    @ferdinandlauffer Год назад +1

    I enjoyed following some of your journey and wish you happy trails in the future. Too bad you had to suffer the encounter with those sleazeballs. Unfortunately, those kinds of guys can be found anywhere. They do need to be taken out back to the woodshed

  • @gabrielhernandezgonzalez
    @gabrielhernandezgonzalez Год назад

    I Like so much your Bikepacking. From Tenerife

  • @dal2258
    @dal2258 Год назад +2

    Hello Cheerio 🙂Disgusting this happened just a couple of km's from where I live. I am ashamed 😞

  • @melissasinclair9303
    @melissasinclair9303 2 года назад +7

    That totally sucks. That is the advantage of being an older female rider. I will not get that same sexual crap. I just started riding at 52. Plus, I'm slightly plump. (that will probably disappear as I ride more). Basically - no one will pay attention to me. (at least they didn't on the 4 day biking trip I did alone this fall.)

  • @OmarSher
    @OmarSher Год назад

    😍

  • @gueno.s.travel
    @gueno.s.travel Год назад +1

    Hello :) I can't stop watching your videos, I love following you arround your travel 😇
    But I'm looking for the material you are using to your videos !! Do you have any video about it ? Do you use a gopro or camera ? Only phone ? 🎥🎬
    And if you have any app advice for bikes.. I used few apps but to no one is the perfect one ;) see you soon online I hope 🤗

    • @giantcheerio
      @giantcheerio  Год назад +4

      First I was only using my phone, then I added a drone to my equipment and recently I upgraded to a GoPro:)) for navigation I use komoot :)

  • @sparkiekosten5902
    @sparkiekosten5902 Год назад +1

    Problem is a real gentleman (or person) will leave you alone.
    It is the a holes who get into peoples faces ruin peoples evenings! Usually involves alcohol in healthy quantities!

  • @srpeters
    @srpeters 2 года назад +5

    Thank you for sharing your adventures. Some day I would love to tour Europe by bike. I apologize for the skumbags that I am sure consider themselves as real men. Being a father of daughters that type of behavior is not acceptable. As us redneck yanks would say "they need to be taken out back and taught some manners".

  • @frankmlea
    @frankmlea 2 года назад +1

    3:44 is that De Bruyne for KDB on the van?…….glad u ok

  • @matt281075
    @matt281075 Год назад

    👌👍

  • @riverunner9978
    @riverunner9978 11 месяцев назад

    I find people are out of control in these lately years! I don’t blame you for being passed off! I myself endured assholes like that all my youth! Be safe! Congrats on the 1 year!

  • @martincheffert7970
    @martincheffert7970 Год назад

    Rain is such a nightmare. It's really hard to stay positive, specially when it keeeeeeeps raining.

  • @enzocosta648
    @enzocosta648 Год назад

    Bravissima .. non fermarti mai😀

  • @64maxpower
    @64maxpower Год назад +1

    Don't be discouraged by those men. there are some good humans out there in the world

  • @liesvvm4165
    @liesvvm4165 Год назад +2

    If you ever need a sleeping place in Belgium (Ghent) again, you can send me a message! :D

  • @nicksyahrilstorror5183
    @nicksyahrilstorror5183 Год назад

    at 2:27 i didn't know that kind of people exist in this world, when someone stares at you and says something bad about you that's totally unacceptable.😩 So rude they also don't have good manners🤦‍♂ Anyway sometime I'm also had that problems too but i just keep ignore those bad people because we cannot control their mouth from saying anything they want but if we can that's will be awesome😅😁🙏✌❤ from Malaysia .

  • @រឿមសាវេត
    @រឿមសាវេត Год назад

    i like your video👍

  • @martinsmith6042
    @martinsmith6042 Год назад

    Ich habe nicht gewusst, dass du aus Nannover kommst! Sehr gute Freunde von mir wohnen in Hannover. Ich bin sehr oft da gewesen.

  • @alexandrahubner6736
    @alexandrahubner6736 Год назад +1

    Das Catcalling wird besser wenn man älter wird denke ich. Ich bin mit Anfang 50 von Bremen nach München mit dem Rad allein gefahren und habe es nie erlebt. Eher besorgte Männer, die mich fragten ob ich keine Angst vor Weirdos hätte. Meine Antwort war dann immer ob ich Angst vor ihnen haben müsste. Und wirklich auch viele nette Männer, mit einem netten Holländer bin ich abends essen gegangen und habe mich toll unterhalten. Auf einem Campingplatz hat mal einer sehr vorsichtig versucht Kontakt herzustellen, wenn ich keine Lust auf ein Gespräch habe sage ich immer sehr bestimmt, dass ich nicht an einer Konversation oder Kontakt interessiert bin. Ich habe insgesamt eine Taktik entwickelt es quasi auszudünsten, wenn ich nicht angesprochen werden will, egal ob Mann oder Frau. Funktioniert fast immer, ist wohl ein Körperspracheding. Soll übrigens überhaupt kein Victim Shaming sein, sondern nur die Hoffnung das Falten und älter werden auch ihr Gutes haben.

    • @giantcheerio
      @giantcheerio  Год назад +1

      Danke dass du deine Erfahrung hier teilst. Körpersprache und ein entschiedenes "ich will grade nicht kommunizieren" helfen teilweise, aber manche Menschen verstehen nicht wann genug ist und manchmal muss ich meiner Wut darüber Raum geben. Mit dem älter werden hab ich noch nicht so viel Erfahrung😅 aber ich freue mich auf entspanntere Tage und hoffe, dass die Welt sich einbisschen ändert.

  • @gamarusmarco3576
    @gamarusmarco3576 2 года назад

    Encore une belle vidéo, merci.... Pouvez vous me dire de quelle tente vous utilisez ?

  • @rockskipper0
    @rockskipper0 Год назад

    I just got a priority 600 .. now I'm itching to do a bike tour ...if u make it to the USA I'll ride with u

  • @detharp
    @detharp Год назад

    krasser schnitt. music♡♡ . ♥︎

  • @luannedimaggio7025
    @luannedimaggio7025 Год назад +1

    I am so sorry those guys are dicks. Glad you told them off. You do not deserve to be treated that way. 😮😮😢😢

  • @albert2395
    @albert2395 5 месяцев назад

    Cheerio! Did you ever think of going to Britain? I live in London, which honestly I can't stand!!! I much prefer the countryside. I am trying to get back to cycling, but have had a few injuries, plus the undercarriage is playing up!!!😢😂😅 I am now on my sixth saddle in
    five years!!!

  • @DameEdnaBrown
    @DameEdnaBrown Год назад

    I hope you have a great xmas

  • @CanyonWanderer
    @CanyonWanderer Год назад +3

    What a dreadful experience in that coffee place, disgusting behaviour, by those guys, like they've stepped back a few hundred years in civilisation. I hope you're spared from that in the future, but it worries me that this still exists.
    On the upside: enjoy your recovery and on to the next adventure !

  • @kenprice1047
    @kenprice1047 Год назад

    Great job out there! I hate that the men act like idiots sometimes. Stay strong and keep peddling! 💪🚴🏼‍♀️

  • @ukestjohn
    @ukestjohn Год назад

    I just noticed the Ukulele!! What kind is it?

    • @giantcheerio
      @giantcheerio  Год назад

      Tbh I don't know. Bought it 8 years ago:D

  •  Год назад

    amazing video! are you living Hannover ?

    • @giantcheerio
      @giantcheerio  Год назад +1

      No I don't:) I used to live in Stuttgart:)

  • @dorienboomsma
    @dorienboomsma Год назад +1

    How is it now to be back home?

    • @giantcheerio
      @giantcheerio  Год назад +1

      It was alright, but I am already back on the road :)

  • @mauritzallberg7302
    @mauritzallberg7302 2 года назад

    Nice bike setup. What bike you have? MarryX

  • @fredsmith601
    @fredsmith601 Год назад

    Sorry to hear. I love to watch & hear of your adventures, but right now feeling embarrassed to be a man. Look after yourself, be safe, God speed......

  • @MaxSiebenstern
    @MaxSiebenstern Год назад

    Let out that aries Energy 😅

  • @riaz50
    @riaz50 Год назад +1

    really felt bad listening to all this

  • @flamencoguru
    @flamencoguru Год назад +3

    Sorry you had to go through that... know that there are good men in the world. For all the a-hole men out there, have some respect for our female travelers. Don't be a tool.

  • @jericlamb2676
    @jericlamb2676 Год назад

    You are beautiful if you are in the Philippines, Filipino loves pointed nose and blonde hair white complexion and btw
    Try to visit here you will see how lucky you are, overpopulated poor people more children and traffic

  • @HarryFenton6124
    @HarryFenton6124 Год назад +1

    I just told my wife of your problems and she said, yes, that`s how it is for her too. Sorry.

  • @janmijanmi8567
    @janmijanmi8567 Год назад +1

    C'est fini?🥲

  • @norbertvis8813
    @norbertvis8813 Год назад

    hello, I invite you to Poland on the green trail along the eastern border UE ;)

  • @urbanjunglerider9229
    @urbanjunglerider9229 Год назад

    You are Hanover madchen...i didnt know

  • @tomwagner6334
    @tomwagner6334 Год назад +2

    Pisses me off hearing of the subhuman men pulling that shit. Curious to know if they were Belgium nationals doing that. I lived in Paris and Brussels. Safe travels!

  • @wobblywheeler6682
    @wobblywheeler6682 Год назад +1

    I was in Belgium for six months and I was glad to leave because I found them to be neanderthals and I'm a bloke!
    I'm sorry that this happened to you and its easy to say now, but fit a camera to your helmet so that you can switch it on if trouble arises.
    It'd be interesting to see their faces all over RUclips and see how tough they are? 😏
    I once had a French drug addict try and steal my food when I was camping in Belgium and I hit him with a frying pan.
    I was glad to leave Belgium. I'll never go back. 🙏 🙄

    • @josboeman9228
      @josboeman9228 Год назад

      Yes, French drug addicts are a real problem in Belgium!🤔

  • @martinsmith6042
    @martinsmith6042 Год назад

    *Hannover

  • @angiemaasbach
    @angiemaasbach Год назад

    Border between Belgium and the Netherlands, hahaha

  • @sjampie67
    @sjampie67 Год назад

    We makes jokes about belgium and they make jokes with you ;-)

  • @willvangaal8412
    @willvangaal8412 Год назад

    Belgen he , ongemanierde mensen .

  • @paerts9511
    @paerts9511 Год назад +1

    Sad to hear that story again. It's a shame that a woman alone is not treated the same way as a man. Even that there is a difference ... Hope u dont have to have these encounters anymore.

  • @patriklundgren6393
    @patriklundgren6393 Год назад

    I Bay you the biggest rose. You ever seen.becouse you are so .........wonderful