Nice video and I take my hat off to you: setting up the camera and going all the way back to get it so many times even though the hills were so hard. You get a gold star for that!
Hi Waddo, Great to hear from you! It was a long way up (in hours ;.) so we had some time to get a few shots in. Being with the three of us also helped us filming each other. Thanks and Tailwinds
Hi Eric! You must have had crazy mud encounters on your adventures too. There is nothing quite like being stuck in the mud. In hindsight we can say it was totally worth it but when your doing it 😬 Haha! Thanks and tailwinds!!
He Guys! It was a tough one and surely one of the most memorable 😄 Thanks for your encouragement! Nice to know we are not the only ones getting dirty 😉
Well done. I can say without a shadow of a doubt, none of you are quitters. Your stamina and endurance is amazing. Stay healthy. May God Bless that man who helped you. May he too be helped one day. 😊
Hi 😊 Thanks so much! It can be difficult sometimes we have to say and thoughts of quitting enter the mind. Raymond is such a genuine gentleman and an all around inspirational person. We feel blessed to have met him 🙏🏼
Thank you for your videos. In these times of semi confinement and uncertainties it is such a treat to be able to "travel" through your adventures. I am randomly seeing your recent postings as well as your old ones. One suggestion if I may: please, mention which country you are in at the beginning of each vlog so we can situate you better. I am partly through the "muddiest bike ride/crawl" I have seen and I still don't know where in the world you had to go through that. Thanks.
Oh I remember, when I have to go through the mud with my motorcycle :D 1:29 and muddy track up at 2:24, after I have passed it, I thought that it was a mistake to leave the main route.
Just came across your channel yesterday and I’m glad I stumbled upon it! Great adventures in tough conditions teaches you a lot about the human condition. I hope one day I can convince my husband to do this!
Hi Joy! You get to know yourself and a your partner a little beter ;.) Of course it is not about being tough all the time. It took quite some years before this came into a reality so keep marinating your husband with that thought 👍🏼 All the Best
Absolutely amazing guys, you sure have no idea what the day, has is store for you both, the effort and hard slog to get your bikes out of the, mud must of been demoralising, you are both having an adventure that's for sure.
Hi Mike! Great to hear from you. Demoralising is the right word, haha. It was tough and adventurous. Looking back we wouldn't want to have it any other way 😉
@@WheelstoWander No, I followed the normal route. The weather was dry almost the whole way. Not until after crossing the border near Sary Tash,. It then got snowy and muddy. But no where near the insane muddy condition you had. When I saw you crossing the stream, I think,"What is that?". I started riding at 6:30 in the morning. And arrived at the "bus stop" at about 11:00. And then three hours downhill to Qalai Khumb. It's one long hard climb.
What else can I say... You two are "BAD ASS". Keeping a positive mental attitude and losing the fenders in the mud will help. I would welcome the opportunity to host you through warm showers if you take a northern route through the USA. Tailwinds
Hi Jack! Haha, cool! We never knew we we're bad ass 😉 Yes, we thoroughly disliked our fenders in that moment and almost toke them off. Thanks for your hospitality, when we are in the US perhaps our tracks will cross... All the Best! E&M
This is a dream to travel on the bike full of all the important things I need in my life as a business owner I feel stuck and confused but this is so quickly gonna come into my life. Love it looking forward to following you on Patreon guys.
My worst time with my bike was in the mountains between Dominican republic and Haiti. From that moment on, I decided to stick on paved road only when I have my luggages on. That's what I've been doing ever since.
The same thing happened to me once I went on a freshly cut route during the rainy season on my bike . The front tire would not move a bit, it was like a brake and I would fall off if I give throttle to move forward. All I have to do was stop every few metres to clean the mud stuck inside the mudguards. I could see what it would be like pushing the bike with all your things on it. But you've done it👍
I thought you might have run into Heinz Stück, but then realized he is actually a 10 yr older than the cyclist you mentioned. Anyway, I love your videos, thanks a lot for sharing & I hope you enjoy the rest of your journey!
@@WheelstoWander I listened to an interview with him from back in 2018 and he still had plans to ride, but I don't know what he is up to now. He is an inspiration and I hope he is still on the road!
Hi Khaled! There is so much to like: Incredible views, wonderful people, unspoiled natural areas, solitude, etc. It's hard at times but the rewards are immense 👌🏼
Er was inderdaad een aardverschuiving geweest. Achteraf hadden we er makkelijk over heen gekund met wat sjouw werk. Veel makkelijker dan dit modderbad ;) Dank & Groet
This sounds crazy, but it worked for me: When you see that you are approaching some insane mud like you did at 3:43, smear your brake mechanisms (not the pads) and the insides of your racks and fender supports with petroleum jelly. When the mud was semi-dry, it just peeled right off. And you can buy petroleum jelly just about anywhere. Live the adventure. Godspeed.
Hi Rick! That is a crazy idea, I love it! We are going to try that with fixin' wax we made. I think that might work the same. If it doesn't we'll buy a jar of petroleum jelly 😉 Thanks, cool tip!
Valiant effort like always...shoud you consider exploring more friendly territory you are welcome in Finland(maby not this winter but in the spring).Just joking guys...keep doing what you are doing.Love you!
Hi Vlad! We would love to explore Scandinavia by bike in the future. Definitely Finland will be on our route... will try and avoid winter the first time around 😉 Have a great day!
Hi Lars! I am glad I can say that it toke only a week relaxing and that was it. We are using the Sony A6000 with a 18-105mm as our main lens. Thanks and All the best from us!
How do you guys make money to fund your Adventures cuz there awesome... And i would love to do this as well but always thought it impossible with out an income.
Hi Rob! We had some savings and worked for 1.5 years to save up for this adventure. Nowadays we also earn some money through our Patreon page and google advertisement. You don't need a lot of money to go on a bicycle tour (depending on the country and your style of traveling)... You could also look into documenting your trip and sharing tips & tricks online to sustain yourself when out on the road... it takes a little time and determination to really set something up but the work you put into it pays off in the long run.
@@WheelstoWander ha ha soon ' i think people are getting sick of Brexit the Tories party ' almost nobody votes for them in Scotland ' labour party has let them selves down by siding with the Tories so often in Scotland ' people just dont trust them ' the fact is most vote SNP Scottish national party ' year after year because whether they want independence or not ' labour and the Tories thay dont want' besides to be fare the snp have done a lot ' but we will need to see' anyone way you guys stay safe and more videos please pretty please ha ha take care .
Hi, me again (just left a comment on your previous episode, number 36), and now I just wanted to comment on something I had noticed already in the other videos but in this episode (37) it became clearer, namely in minute 1:00 as you are cycling... not sure if both of you do this, but it seems your seat is too low. For optimal efficiency, when you pedal all the way down, your knee should be almost fully stretched out (not quite all the way, but 90%?) but it seems you have a big angle there as you reach the end and are coming back up with the pedal. See what I mean? Just a thought/observation. I mean, usually the problem with this (low position on the seat) is that your knees end up searching for an "escape" space, and that is away from the bike, so you develop knee problems. Someday I hope to do the Pamir Highway, too... wish I had a partner like you guys!
Hi Ignacio! We didn't have any problems with our position (knee/back) though sometimes the screw of our saddle was a little loose and the saddle sank down. We mostly position our saddle so that our feet just touches the ground :-) Do you plan for a new big tour when the current situation of the world calms down?
So I'll add my little bit Ignacio. First of all, whatever works for you guys, works! Seat position is important though and could cause long term injuries. You've been biking for some time so chances are that all is good. The best (which I can't afford) is to get a custom built bike. There is lots to look at. However, if you are buying a standard size from the store you can examine the stem and the saddle height. Touching the ground should have nothing to do with it...unless you want a bike where your feet touch the ground and you are more worried about touching the ground than pedaling. On my bikes, I can touch the ground with the end of my toes but I am in a very vulnerable position with little or no balance. I learned that to test saddle height, you should put your heels on the pedals and then pedal. Your hips should not swoop down to pedal at the bottom of the stroke. There should be the slightest of kinks in the leg. A micro kink that permits your hips to remain on the saddle with dipping from one side to another. Once that is established, you go to a regular position on the pedal with the ball of your foot centered on the pedal.
I wondered how long it would take for the wet blanket to show up. Funny how you'll go to a theater and pay to see a movie, but if some little guy goes to no little expense with camera gear, editing time, computer connections and creative content, for some reason, you think that he should beg you to enjoy it for free. Nobody is twisting anybody's arm to be a patron. You've probably got the first nickel you ever got your hands on. Live well, Your Highness.
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Mud is one of the greatest nemesis on our bike tour! Any tips to avoid getting stuck, reduce the buildup and cleaning the bikes are welcome? Thanks!
exactly
Trim the mudguards to be closest at the 'leading edge' relative to the tyres revolution, to avoid the wedging affect of the mud ;)
Ha, one more that doesn't like mud 😉
For sure have big gaps ' it will eventually build up ' probably clean regularly 'and do longer videos ' i here that helps the most lol .
better without mudguards!
Nice video and I take my hat off to you: setting up the camera and going all the way back to get it so many times even though the hills were so hard. You get a gold star for that!
Hi Waddo, Great to hear from you! It was a long way up (in hours ;.) so we had some time to get a few shots in. Being with the three of us also helped us filming each other. Thanks and Tailwinds
Wooow, this looks seriously tough. I know the feeling when the mud stops the wheels from spinning but this is quite another level :D well done!
Hi Eric! You must have had crazy mud encounters on your adventures too. There is nothing quite like being stuck in the mud. In hindsight we can say it was totally worth it but when your doing it 😬 Haha! Thanks and tailwinds!!
Such a beautiful way to travel & both of you lucky to have each other
Thanks Chris :) All the best, E&M
Thanks for another great video! We enjoyed of watching it❤️ Red mud is not an easy task, really well done 💪🏼 💪🏼
He Guys! It was a tough one and surely one of the most memorable 😄 Thanks for your encouragement! Nice to know we are not the only ones getting dirty 😉
@@WheelstoWander 😂🙌
Well done. I can say without a shadow of a doubt, none of you are quitters. Your stamina and endurance is amazing. Stay healthy. May God Bless that man who helped you. May he too be helped one day. 😊
Hi 😊 Thanks so much! It can be difficult sometimes we have to say and thoughts of quitting enter the mind. Raymond is such a genuine gentleman and an all around inspirational person. We feel blessed to have met him 🙏🏼
Thank you for your videos. In these times of semi confinement and uncertainties it is such a treat to be able to "travel" through your adventures. I am randomly seeing your recent postings as well as your old ones. One suggestion if I may: please, mention which country you are in at the beginning of each vlog so we can situate you better. I am partly through the "muddiest bike ride/crawl" I have seen and I still don't know where in the world you had to go through that. Thanks.
That's an intense ride. Especially tough at that altitude, well done you guys!
Hi Sandy! The altitude sure gave an extra punch. We we're so worn at the end off the day. Unforgettable 😄 Thanks and All the Best, E&M
Oh I remember, when I have to go through the mud with my motorcycle :D 1:29 and muddy track up at 2:24, after I have passed it, I thought that it was a mistake to leave the main route.
Hi Rolf! We thought the same and should have stayed on the main route. It was a tough one 😉
Hi again, I’m sorry for your muddy obstacles good you guys made it safe.
Hi George! Sometimes it goes like that. Not the must fun to do but when we look back it was completely worth it. Thanks and All the best!
You are doing great!
Found your channel last week and watching everyday now.
Cool, glad you like the video's Asrar! 😊
Oops! I just saw that the muddiest ride was in Tajikistan. Ignore my previous comment. Keep on cycling and sending us your great videos.😉
Just came across your channel yesterday and I’m glad I stumbled upon it! Great adventures in tough conditions teaches you a lot about the human condition. I hope one day I can convince my husband to do this!
Hi Joy! You get to know yourself and a your partner a little beter ;.) Of course it is not about being tough all the time. It took quite some years before this came into a reality so keep marinating your husband with that thought 👍🏼
All the Best
Tough conditions! That mud was insane.
Hi David! One of the most sticky we encountered. Crazy stuff 🚵🏻♂️
Absolutely amazing guys, you sure have no idea what the day, has is store for you both, the effort and hard slog to get your bikes out of the, mud must of been demoralising, you are both having an adventure that's for sure.
Hi Mike! Great to hear from you. Demoralising is the right word, haha. It was tough and adventurous. Looking back we wouldn't want to have it any other way 😉
The toughest days are the days you will remember the most.
Watching the video, I'm just glad I didn't have to push my bike in thick mud last time.
We agree! Tough and memorable for sure. Our team-up with Raymond also made it extra special! Did you also ride that section on the Pamir Highway?
@@WheelstoWander No, I followed the normal route. The weather was dry almost the whole way. Not until after crossing the border near Sary Tash,. It then got snowy and muddy. But no where near the insane muddy condition you had. When I saw you crossing the stream, I think,"What is that?". I started riding at 6:30 in the morning. And arrived at the "bus stop" at about 11:00. And then three hours downhill to Qalai Khumb. It's one long hard climb.
what a great view....awesome one...
Hi Shafeeque! We thought the same 🙌🏼
This video was so relaxing.
Thank you Justine! That is lovely to hear 😊
What else can I say... You two are "BAD ASS". Keeping a positive mental attitude and losing the fenders in the mud will help. I would welcome the opportunity to host you through warm showers if you take a northern route through the USA. Tailwinds
Hi Jack! Haha, cool! We never knew we we're bad ass 😉 Yes, we thoroughly disliked our fenders in that moment and almost toke them off. Thanks for your hospitality, when we are in the US perhaps our tracks will cross... All the Best! E&M
This is a dream to travel on the bike full of all the important things I need in my life as a business owner I feel stuck and confused but this is so quickly gonna come into my life. Love it looking forward to following you on Patreon guys.
Hi Ride Bmx! That is great, go for it!! We hope to see you out on the road! Thanks, E&M
You guys are so cool. I can’t event stop watching you beautiful couple
I wish the very best and hope to meet you some day.
Would be very nice to meet you Macrani!
My worst time with my bike was in the mountains between Dominican republic and Haiti. From that moment on, I decided to stick on paved road only when I have my luggages on. That's what I've been doing ever since.
와 우~ ! 고생 찐 짜로 하네 . .. 경 치 끝내주네요 , 존경합니다 .......
Thank you, and what a beautiful writing... is this Chinese?
않이 ... Is South korea
Are you guys still going around the world? love your stamina and finding adventure..inspirational much love Marc from Wales
The same thing happened to me once I went on a freshly cut route during the rainy season on my bike . The front tire would not move a bit, it was like a brake and I would fall off if I give throttle to move forward. All I have to do was stop every few metres to clean the mud stuck inside the mudguards. I could see what it would be like pushing the bike with all your things on it. But you've done it👍
Pff of all the cycle tour challenges mud must be the worst... or deep sand! You must know how we felt back there 😖
You are a trully inspiration!! Love you Guys!!!
Hi Jorge! Thanks so much 😊 Have a wonderful day
Super tough... Well done. Sorry... Watching all the older stuff first so you will get daft comments on your older stuff... Woo who! ❤️
Sounds great Graham 😉 Thanks!
I thought you might have run into Heinz Stück, but then realized he is actually a 10 yr older than the cyclist you mentioned. Anyway, I love your videos, thanks a lot for sharing & I hope you enjoy the rest of your journey!
Thanks Bugday! Is he still riding his bicycle??
@@WheelstoWander I listened to an interview with him from back in 2018 and he still had plans to ride, but I don't know what he is up to now. He is an inspiration and I hope he is still on the road!
I'm still not convinced of the long, stressful mountain tours ... that are running out of energy
Hi Khaled! There is so much to like: Incredible views, wonderful people, unspoiled natural areas, solitude, etc. It's hard at times but the rewards are immense 👌🏼
That's some good type 3 fun!
Uhu😎
hello easy journeys my brothers 🚴♂️👍
Hi YAŞAR! Thank you 😊
I love your wife and yours videos . . .Friar Rodney Burnap
Wow, wat een avontuur. Prachtige omgeving! Was de andere weg nu echt geblokkeerd?
Er was inderdaad een aardverschuiving geweest. Achteraf hadden we er makkelijk over heen gekund met wat sjouw werk. Veel makkelijker dan dit modderbad ;) Dank & Groet
This sounds crazy, but it worked for me: When you see that you are approaching some insane mud like you did at 3:43, smear your brake mechanisms (not the pads) and the insides of your racks and fender supports with petroleum jelly. When the mud was semi-dry, it just peeled right off. And you can buy petroleum jelly just about anywhere. Live the adventure. Godspeed.
Hi Rick! That is a crazy idea, I love it! We are going to try that with fixin' wax we made. I think that might work the same. If it doesn't we'll buy a jar of petroleum jelly 😉 Thanks, cool tip!
well done maudi -
Hii, I just subcribe ur chanel. Beautiful love ur journey ❤️🔥👍
Hi Sangram, welcome! Thank you 😊
Valiant effort like always...shoud you consider exploring more friendly territory you are welcome in Finland(maby not this winter but in the spring).Just joking guys...keep doing what you are doing.Love you!
Hi Vlad! We would love to explore Scandinavia by bike in the future. Definitely Finland will be on our route... will try and avoid winter the first time around 😉 Have a great day!
When would be a good time to do the road you guys took?
Thanks!
I believe most people do it around juli!
Really good to see that the dog bid didn't had any influence on your trip. What cam are you using? Best of luck from Denmark
Hi Lars! I am glad I can say that it toke only a week relaxing and that was it. We are using the Sony A6000 with a 18-105mm as our main lens. Thanks and All the best from us!
Stay positive, talk to God, and don't let the sun go down upon your anger...happy continuance of bike touring :)
Hi Tracy! We always try to stay as positive as we can... quite the challenge in these moments 😉 Thank you and take care!
amazing
Thanks!
Super 😍😍😍😍😍😍🥰🤩
Thanks 😊
hard going through all that mud. Where was this section?
This was from Qualai Hossein to the Tavildara pass about 1/4 of the way up! It was incredibly tough going, a real test so to speak 😉
@@WheelstoWander Thanks. Im really enjoying your videos and hope to be following in your (not too muddy) wheeltracks in 2029
Thanks 😊 Wow, until 2029... that sounds awesome but we are a bit reluctant to make that promise 😅
@@WheelstoWander oops. Typo. Should be 2020
Bro nicely
Thanks Fah!
How do you guys make money to fund your Adventures cuz there awesome... And i would love to do this as well but always thought it impossible with out an income.
Hi Rob! We had some savings and worked for 1.5 years to save up for this adventure. Nowadays we also earn some money through our Patreon page and google advertisement. You don't need a lot of money to go on a bicycle tour (depending on the country and your style of traveling)... You could also look into documenting your trip and sharing tips & tricks online to sustain yourself when out on the road... it takes a little time and determination to really set something up but the work you put into it pays off in the long run.
8:39, OMG, So, you went back to take the camera?
I think they took this particular footage using a Drone
We are cycling with the three of us and two went ahead 😉
Which month?❤️❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏
This was at the end of June! 👍🏼
Hi guys x
Hi David! How are you? Scotland free already 😬
@@WheelstoWander ha ha soon ' i think people are getting sick of Brexit the Tories party ' almost nobody votes for them in Scotland ' labour party has let them selves down by siding with the Tories so often in Scotland ' people just dont trust them ' the fact is most vote SNP Scottish national party ' year after year because whether they want independence or not ' labour and the Tories thay dont want' besides to be fare the snp have done a lot ' but we will need to see' anyone way you guys stay safe and more videos please pretty please ha ha take care .
Hi
Hi, me again (just left a comment on your previous episode, number 36), and now I just wanted to comment on something I had noticed already in the other videos but in this episode (37) it became clearer, namely in minute 1:00 as you are cycling... not sure if both of you do this, but it seems your seat is too low. For optimal efficiency, when you pedal all the way down, your knee should be almost fully stretched out (not quite all the way, but 90%?) but it seems you have a big angle there as you reach the end and are coming back up with the pedal. See what I mean? Just a thought/observation. I mean, usually the problem with this (low position on the seat) is that your knees end up searching for an "escape" space, and that is away from the bike, so you develop knee problems. Someday I hope to do the Pamir Highway, too... wish I had a partner like you guys!
Hi Ignacio! We didn't have any problems with our position (knee/back) though sometimes the screw of our saddle was a little loose and the saddle sank down. We mostly position our saddle so that our feet just touches the ground :-) Do you plan for a new big tour when the current situation of the world calms down?
So I'll add my little bit Ignacio. First of all, whatever works for you guys, works! Seat position is important though and could cause long term injuries. You've been biking for some time so chances are that all is good. The best (which I can't afford) is to get a custom built bike. There is lots to look at. However, if you are buying a standard size from the store you can examine the stem and the saddle height. Touching the ground should have nothing to do with it...unless you want a bike where your feet touch the ground and you are more worried about touching the ground than pedaling. On my bikes, I can touch the ground with the end of my toes but I am in a very vulnerable position with little or no balance. I learned that to test saddle height, you should put your heels on the pedals and then pedal. Your hips should not swoop down to pedal at the bottom of the stroke. There should be the slightest of kinks in the leg. A micro kink that permits your hips to remain on the saddle with dipping from one side to another. Once that is established, you go to a regular position on the pedal with the ball of your foot centered on the pedal.
I a cycle rider
Nice 😉
👻👻
😉
I think She looks a bit like Leona Lewis
😊
Mud sucks 😞
Agreed!
Крутые видео! Приезжайте в Украину!
Thanks! We would love to see Ukraine some day for sure!!
@@WheelstoWander
If there are plans for a trip to Ukraine, write to me
You shouldn't be asking others to pay for your holidays
I wondered how long it would take for the wet blanket to show up. Funny how you'll go to a theater and pay to see a movie, but if some little guy goes to no little expense with camera gear, editing time, computer connections and creative content, for some reason, you think that he should beg you to enjoy it for free. Nobody is twisting anybody's arm to be a patron. You've probably got the first nickel you ever got your hands on. Live well, Your Highness.