@@sadow56 I'm honestly not wealthy my friend, I always travel on a budget. There's many ways to make it happen and not break the bank. The great thing about the cycling community is the fact that you can reach out to people and make friends around the world and find places to crash. You can also stalk flights and find the good deals. Where there's a will, there's a way. I hope you travel soon my friend, take care ✌🏽
Love that guy Adrian! Used to work with him at jimmy johns. To think he started off on a Schwinn chopper bicycle, and now on the other side of the world riding Cinelli six years later. Officially a legend in my book.
The most exciting content on yt. Thank you, Lucas! I always watch your videos till the end if I started, even if I'm in a rush, because they're so immersive, thank you for what you do.
It's humbling to experience genuine people who offer hospitality when they have so little. I went through Gambia many years ago and was welcomed by so many people. That will stay with me forever. I enjoy your videos,but this must of been special for you to share it. Nice. 🚴🚴🚴
Wow. So cool, some awesome memories for you guys to look back on. Just shows that the majority of us as humans in any country are just level headed, decent individuals. Hopefully in a few generations places like this are no longer war torn.
This is insane that you got into Syria. Beautiful side of Syrian views. Lucas your a legend man. Def tell my kids about this man Lucas right..........etc.
Just remember for everyone who.comes thru these areas with a story like this there are several who the experience was opposite. You need a great deal of situational awareness in places like this. I spent much time in these areas and all can seem great then something bad happens. The good thing is you kept moving.
Thank you for this video actually I'm Syrian who lives in Damascus and I didn't know how it's like to live in this part of Syria "Roujava" between Kurds By the way my brother is biker definitely I'll send him this vid
You inspired me to start riding again after years of smoking ciggs and getting out of shape fam. Ill stop smoking for the love of riding . Love your channel. Keep it up
Everybody goes everywhere on RUclips but few take their bike thanks for bringing da wheels and sharing. My fav videos of yours to date me angle so dope
Very impressive! I cycled around Syria in 2009. Needless to say it looked very different then. Very sad to see the current state of it, but hopefully time will heal it. I definitely think it helps when people go there and do "normal stuff" (like riding bikes). Riding a bike always helps.
Brunelle since u liked my comment about this being on netflix i have to say.. Your commenting voice is not very good, sounds crispy, could be much better with a good microphone device.. beside that this video is superb! Thanks for that and give Adrian a helmet as soon as possible please. You are amazing 👏
omfg, I was just thinking of this, I went on to youtube to see if it was you who was tailgating a truck in Syria If my memory serves me correctly. without typing in your channel name, the first thing that pop's up onto the RUclips page is THIS! what in the actual F*ck of destiny coincidental magic is the cosmos throwing at me! The reason I was thinking of this today is that I'm Half Syrian, Half English, and never been to Syria and was wondering about cycling through it someday.
@@lucasbrunelle Ciao. Se ti fa piacere passa a visionare due video che ho pubblicato. Se ti piacciono lascia un commento o un like. Basta cliccare su domenica bianco. Grazie di cuore e auguri di buon anno! Meriti like 1642 per la bravura.
Amazing as always, Lucas. My best friend for over 25yrs is from Syria. His family lost so much during the war but they are eternally happy and generous people. Glad to see you showing that side! Oh, how many times did Adrian crash?!?!
Just wow Lucas. I couldn't get enough of this video, wish you make more of these travelling videos, if you ever decide to visit Eastern Europe, hit me up, would love to ride together!
@@lucasbrunelle I live in Bulgaria, lots of nice places to see here, neighbouring Serbia, North Macedonia and Kosovo are also quite nice to visit and within short distance, great for a tour. The balkans are well known for the hospitality of local people, especially in the more remote areas, lots of ghost villages and abandoned Soviet era stuff.
I have a mountain bike 10 speed and there's nothing better traveling on the open road it's like you're free from everything I just start to watch I seen your everglaze video and that's what made me want to watch more
It's hard to reconcile this video with all the violence, death, suffering, and unspeakable horror that goes on in that part of the world. Perhaps the bicycle is the universal symbol of peace and goodwill. Thanks for being a good ambassador for America. Americans are not all blood thirsty war mongers. Most Americans want to live in peace in harmony with the rest of the world.
@@lucasbrunelle I'm gonna get my kids to watch this, you riding thru those bombed out cities is just eye opening on many levels. And rolling with that flag is one of the bravest things I've seen in some time. May the bike gods ride with you my friend.
@@lucasbrunelle We just watched it, and of course I explained a little of the situation, as they are old enough to grasp these things with their young minds. All those kids they saw really made them feel fortunate to have the life they have. My boy, the oldest, could only say "damn" at end. And this kid is never at a loss for words. Thanks for the eye opening experience for them, and for myself as well. Bravo my man. 👏🏻
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This is exactly the kind of stuff that inspired me to travel with a bicycle. The world is better explored by bicycle
you said it
i like car road trips but the world hits different on a bike
If you have money
@@sadow56 not true
@@sadow56 I'm honestly not wealthy my friend, I always travel on a budget. There's many ways to make it happen and not break the bank. The great thing about the cycling community is the fact that you can reach out to people and make friends around the world and find places to crash. You can also stalk flights and find the good deals. Where there's a will, there's a way. I hope you travel soon my friend, take care ✌🏽
"I'm too young to get killed bro". Proceeds to get drunk and into an altercation with a local, in the middle east....hahah.
Is it great
I cannot express how amazing is the content you upload, thank you for your work.
Even 1.5 years later still my favorite film ever. You're a legend Lucas... you know what life is about
Fascinating! Thanks, Lucas.
For all those asking when this was, if you look at the Strava segments, it's September, 2018.
didnt skip one ad because this film DESERVES it. LOVE IT!
Love that guy Adrian! Used to work with him at jimmy johns. To think he started off on a Schwinn chopper bicycle, and now on the other side of the world riding Cinelli six years later. Officially a legend in my book.
Almost unbelievable both of you and Syria. I am admiring your bravery. After all these devastations, Syria is still amazing!
Honestly there needs to be more videos of this trip. Unedited. Make it a series. Please
The most exciting content on yt. Thank you, Lucas! I always watch your videos till the end if I started, even if I'm in a rush, because they're so immersive, thank you for what you do.
Visited Syria in 2007. 100 countries since and I have yet to travel to a place I love as much as Syria. Amazing people, landscapes, history, food.
100, I can't wait! yep and Syrians are the nicest ever
One of, if not the best video I've ever seen on RUclips.
-some kid who runs a lot more than he rides
It's humbling to experience genuine people who offer hospitality when they have so little. I went through Gambia many years ago and was welcomed by so many people. That will stay with me forever. I enjoy your videos,but this must of been special for you to share it. Nice. 🚴🚴🚴
This is why you are an absolute legend Lucas
Man your content is so unique and thrilling. Don’t ever stop uploading! Huge inspiration
Documenting history and cycling in such a beautiful synthesis. Amazing visuals and learning wow.
This video is going to go mega viral - insane film
Inspiring. Love what you’ve captured. Absolutely rad to see your perspective on this ride!
This is such an inspiring video Lucas, this should have millions of views
Great cinematography.i really like it😊 keep it up🏆👍🏿
love this content and all that you do. Stay reasonably safe.
okay Zach Gallardo ;)
Another great video. Showing how people really are. A lot of good people living in tough circumstances.
impressive. i honestly can't think of anyone else who would travel in this region as a tourist right now, let alone by bicycle.
Wow. So cool, some awesome memories for you guys to look back on. Just shows that the majority of us as humans in any country are just level headed, decent individuals. Hopefully in a few generations places like this are no longer war torn.
Easily one of the best videos I've seen on YT. Thank you
More level headed than most Americans are, their worries are truly things to worry about, it's all about perspective
This is insane that you got into Syria. Beautiful side of Syrian views. Lucas your a legend man. Def tell my kids about this man Lucas right..........etc.
Just remember for everyone who.comes thru these areas with a story like this there are several who the experience was opposite. You need a great deal of situational awareness in places like this. I spent much time in these areas and all can seem great then something bad happens. The good thing is you kept moving.
Thank you for this video actually I'm Syrian who lives in Damascus and I didn't know how it's like to live in this part of Syria "Roujava" between Kurds
By the way my brother is biker definitely I'll send him this vid
Wow Damascus, prayers for those affected, I want to go back some day
@@lucasbrunelle you're so welcome 🤍
Lucas u r raving mad but cool at the same time! And Adrian is crazy!
You inspired me to start riding again after years of smoking ciggs and getting out of shape fam. Ill stop smoking for the love of riding . Love your channel. Keep it up
That's why I make films - will do
@@lucasbrunelle im sure about that
Simply captivating. Thank you for sharing with us such an intimate glimpse into your view of the world surrounding us. Much love.
Very brave, and very unique. I commend you, thumbs up!
From Colorado to Syria nice! Great stuff Lucas thanks!
Chernobyl coming soon
I love this documentaries with the cycling and adventure vibe from 1st person.
Everybody goes everywhere on RUclips but few take their bike thanks for bringing da wheels and sharing. My fav videos of yours to date me angle so dope
Brother one of my dreams is to visit the Middle East! On a bike is next level! Thank you again for sharing yet again a great adventure!!!
Definitely, nicest people ever, if you do lmk, I'll go back in a NY second
08:00 using crude oil as chain lubricant. probably the best one in Syria. great video btw.
Dam Raqqa is next level, thanks for showing this, it truly is a war torn region
Very impressive! I cycled around Syria in 2009. Needless to say it looked very different then. Very sad to see the current state of it, but hopefully time will heal it. I definitely think it helps when people go there and do "normal stuff" (like riding bikes). Riding a bike always helps.
Time and innovation will heal everything, these people have so much to offer and are very smart in that they've literally separated from Assad
Epic work Lucas. Thanks for sharing.
Brunelle since u liked my comment about this being on netflix i have to say.. Your commenting voice is not very good, sounds crispy, could be much better with a good microphone device.. beside that this video is superb! Thanks for that and give Adrian a helmet as soon as possible please. You are amazing 👏
I damaged the microphone cable doing a stunt and it didn't record the same after that, now I bring redundant mics and cables. Fuckn Adrian, yep 🗡💀🗡
Dude you need to get this kinda content out there to the world
Excellent video Lucas!
Best video channel on RUclips!
Thanx Patrick 🎬🎲🏁
High risk, high reward. Love it!
My life is in between a jet plane and a train wreck and I wouldn't have it any other way 🎲
Thank you for sharing your amazing and have to say (brave) adventure.
omfg, I was just thinking of this, I went on to youtube to see if it was you who was tailgating a truck in Syria If my memory serves me correctly. without typing in your channel name, the first thing that pop's up onto the RUclips page is THIS! what in the actual F*ck of destiny coincidental magic is the cosmos throwing at me!
The reason I was thinking of this today is that I'm Half Syrian, Half English, and never been to Syria and was wondering about cycling through it someday.
Wow - THAT is quite the coincidence. 🍀🎲
@@lucasbrunelle Ciao. Se ti fa piacere passa a visionare due video che ho pubblicato. Se ti piacciono lascia un commento o un like. Basta cliccare su domenica bianco. Grazie di cuore e auguri di buon anno! Meriti like 1642 per la bravura.
@@domenicabianco Grazie mille, capacità oltre 40 anni di guida
@@lucasbrunelle Ti piacciono i miei video? Tengo molto al parere del pubblico. E' uno stimolo per andare avanti. Qualsiasi giudizio esso sia. Grazie!
@@domenicabianco Mi piacciono le immagini e l'uso del blu, surreale, piacevole 🔹🔷
Amazing to see the growth of Adrian 🙌🏾🙌🏾
What an awesome film!
Glad you made it back safely! Great video!
Amazing as always, Lucas. My best friend for over 25yrs is from Syria. His family lost so much during the war but they are eternally happy and generous people. Glad to see you showing that side! Oh, how many times did Adrian crash?!?!
Amazing people and I want to go back, Adrian crashed like six fuckn times
Just wow Lucas. I couldn't get enough of this video, wish you make more of these travelling videos, if you ever decide to visit Eastern Europe, hit me up, would love to ride together!
Will do, where in Eastern Europe
@@lucasbrunelle I live in Bulgaria, lots of nice places to see here, neighbouring Serbia, North Macedonia and Kosovo are also quite nice to visit and within short distance, great for a tour. The balkans are well known for the hospitality of local people, especially in the more remote areas, lots of ghost villages and abandoned Soviet era stuff.
@@konstantinyordanov1314 I'd love to ride there someday
@@lucasbrunelle Come see the guys from Sofia Fixed Gear. Check them in FB.
@@pibitchica Looks like a cool place to ride
Amazing! I wish that you make a full feature film of this trip
Maybe I will someday
Great flim .I love your cycling adventures
Amazing trip.
Awesome man. I enjoyed seeing this footage.
I have a mountain bike 10 speed and there's nothing better traveling on the open road it's like you're free from everything I just start to watch I seen your everglaze video and that's what made me want to watch more
It's hard to reconcile this video with all the violence, death, suffering, and unspeakable horror that goes on in that part of the world. Perhaps the bicycle is the universal symbol of peace and goodwill. Thanks for being a good ambassador for America. Americans are not all blood thirsty war mongers. Most Americans want to live in peace in harmony with the rest of the world.
So true man
i love the Strava route description
Love those travel videos a lot!!! I think one day you will enjoy summer syberia))
I would love to
amazing- so much respect for what you do!
Look the whole video on one breath, really like it! Hi from Ukraine 🖐️🇺🇦
Such an incredible video
That is an amazing trip and quite daunting.
Keep pushing the limits Lucas!!!!!
Very inspiring. Keep it up Lucas. Im gonna go for a ride now :)
Ride like hell 🏴👿🏁
Really really good, well documented so enjoyable
Very inspiring! Thanks for this!
Increíble 😊🤘🚵👌 Siria 😜
Man Lucas, you are a real adventurer.
Lucas, this video is fn amazing
Amazing adventure
this is why I buy your stuff and watch your videos
Thanks for the support, I wish I had more product, I'm just so focused on riding and filming that everything else truly slides
thank you brother
Man, you are fearless!
Beautiful video
Exploring the world by bike. Ultimate Dream!!!!
What an epic video this is truely entertaining
You guys don't carry much water on your bikes? Do you have a car following you with supplies?
Yes we did
That was sick
What kind of tire / gear do you use ? How do you not get flats all the time on this kind of roads ?
54x11, 39x28, I use stan's tire sealant so I rarely get flats
Thank you.
Another great video!
Hope you upload more syria footage! How did you buy food and cook!? Recipes?
Will do, bought food from local producers, fruits, veggies, and livestock was all fresh, amazing
Such a great film, want to get on my bike now
Wow! Crazy footage
You are a legend..
Alley Cat race in Syria??? That must be the scariest combo I have ever heard of. :D
Super scared, not gonna front ⚔♞
Dude, amazing video! The wrost part it's the end.
man rolled up on the oil and said hey free oilup for my gears
This is an awesome video - but I have to ask , how many punctures did you get ?
I'm pretty sure we actually got none
This is actually unbelievable, wouldnt even be on my radar of possible things to do but I guess it is now
Wow man... incredible..
Fantastic content my friend
great one lucas
Mind blown on this bike adventure. Did you ride with that amercican flag flapping the whole adventure?
Lifetime memories you made , keep it up. ✌
Yes except for Raqqa, some people there just stared right through us, that was intense
@@lucasbrunelle I'm gonna get my kids to watch this, you riding thru those bombed out cities is just eye opening on many levels. And rolling with that flag is one of the bravest things I've seen in some time. May the bike gods ride with you my friend.
@@helgarivers6281 Excellent and lmk how they like it
@@lucasbrunelle We just watched it, and of course I explained a little of the situation, as they are old enough to grasp these things with their young minds. All those kids they saw really made them feel fortunate to have the life they have. My boy, the oldest, could only say "damn" at end. And this kid is never at a loss for words. Thanks for the eye opening experience for them, and for myself as well. Bravo my man. 👏🏻
@@helgarivers6281 THAT'S a great reaction, sums it up nicely, thanx again, L 🌪🏴🏁
Two words, fucking awesome.
beautiful video despite the fact of how hard it is to see your country has been destroyed that way..
Mixed feelings about the beauty and devastation, very true
This is amazing. How did you manage to pull this ride off without dying ?
Lots of intel (and people praying for us)
So the Iraqi cycling team gave Adrian a dura ace 7800 crankset?
Loaned it to him and then outright refused any type of money, food, or ANYthing else from us, just asked us to ride with their riders
You enlighten me man👍😬😀
🗡♞🗡