Cycling the highest road in the world on a tandem bicycle

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  • Опубликовано: 30 окт 2024
  • Just two Aussies who decided to cycle the Leh-Manali Highway in India on their honeymoon.

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  • @trends2morrow107
    @trends2morrow107 2 года назад +4

    One life time is not enough to see ten percent India and its forests, mountains, rivers, lakes , forts, palaces, Temples, gardens Water falls, 'dances, music AND FOOD

  • @muhamadhamim4486
    @muhamadhamim4486 3 года назад +8

    So inspiring! Me and my wife were looking at getting a tandem bike and this video has just helped us decide to get one! Thanks for the awesome awesome video!

  • @redrocker1055
    @redrocker1055 8 лет назад +109

    Nothing says love like "hey, stare at my back for 10,000km."

    • @theflyingcyclists
      @theflyingcyclists  8 лет назад +9

      +wahwah1013 ahahah!

    • @truckertom3323
      @truckertom3323 8 лет назад +3

      and,"Fire in the hole"

    • @theflyingcyclists
      @theflyingcyclists  8 лет назад

      LOL! :)

    • @littlegoobie
      @littlegoobie 7 лет назад +8

      but the starer gets the last laugh because enjoying the sights and pretending to pedal isn't nearly as hard as actually pedalling.

    • @jonitan76
      @jonitan76 7 лет назад +2

      and say something, hey honey.. kiss my ass please... lol

  • @cheyeser
    @cheyeser 8 лет назад +33

    My partner and I cycled the entire stretch of the Manali-Leh highway with four others finishing off with the climb up the Khardung La in August 2015. As you menntioned in your video certain things you just couldn't prepare for, the crazy dreams, the tingling lips ( one of our cycling compatriots who is a doctor said it was from taking diamox to help allay the symptoms of altitude sickness) the truck convoys and the condition of many stretches of the road tested you to your absolute limit, but was an experience we will never forget and hope to do another himalayan adventure in the next few years. Thanks for sharing.

    • @_xO_Ox_
      @_xO_Ox_ 6 лет назад

      Diamox doesn't help against AMS and it's very toxic, it causes neuropathy (inflammation of the nerves).

    • @ashishsarvoday
      @ashishsarvoday 6 лет назад

      great great great ....

  • @jackhutchinson2724
    @jackhutchinson2724 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for producing and posting. Nicely done.

  • @DhakaDough
    @DhakaDough 6 лет назад +2

    Great video and ride! I have a pair of the same tandem. And did across USA and Canada but never thought of doing Manali- Leh! It's incredible!

  • @vandermint
    @vandermint 6 лет назад +4

    My kind of love story. Respect for the time & effort in getting the footage - and nice job crafting the story after the fact.

  • @munishkumar82
    @munishkumar82 6 лет назад +1

    You guys are crazy....being an Indian I can't even dream of doing that...best of luck for your future journeys.

  • @danielsellers5470
    @danielsellers5470 6 лет назад +5

    You both are amazing ! An truly lucky to have each other . I wish I could find a women to go on adventures like that with me lol .Always happy cycling and Forever Enjoy Life .

  • @boscoboys
    @boscoboys 9 лет назад +10

    Whoa. Now thats called a Love filled adventure. Some of the scenes right from Indiana Jones or even better. Greets and lots of love and respect from India. You guys have made me buy a cycle (bike) and I have decided to climb the K-top. Keep on inspiring.
    Regards

  • @f0rzen
    @f0rzen 9 лет назад +5

    Thank you for this video, I enjoyed watching every minute of it. I thought the views would be at least a hundred thousand by the way it is shot and put together! You two look lovely, and I'm really happy that you managed to complete your epic journey! I'm a little bit more inspired now to take on a long journey of my own.

    • @theflyingcyclists
      @theflyingcyclists  9 лет назад

      Isaac Alogov Thanks for the kind words Isaac! I hope you go on a epic journey you will never regret it! Bicycle travel has changed our lives and the way we look at the world :)

  • @wiskkid
    @wiskkid 5 лет назад +1

    Very inspirational ....not only the physical effort was impressive but the way you both coped with the challenges. Congratulations even years later !

  • @amritrajkhowa
    @amritrajkhowa 2 года назад

    Loved the flow... easy and natural. Thanks for the inspiration. :)

  • @kenkerr9868
    @kenkerr9868 7 лет назад +1

    Great documentary, very enjoyable and interesting! Memories for a lifetime!

  • @bradpage4201
    @bradpage4201 9 лет назад +8

    Epic guys. Thanks for recording and sharing this

  • @6RGyan
    @6RGyan 7 лет назад +20

    Simple and beautiful travelogue. People in India have hardly seen any tandem bike so they get excited when they see one. and, if i was in Laura's place, i would definitely want to switch seats, atleast during descent.
    Cheers to you guys..nd your adventure spirit. Keep travelling, keep exploring, and keep loving. nd be safe.

    • @_xO_Ox_
      @_xO_Ox_ 6 лет назад

      Laura would 've been far better on her own bike.

  • @Desi365
    @Desi365 8 лет назад +17

    only 4 panniers for the 2 of you, that's incredible. You guys like it rough :-)
    wish you 2 the best.

    • @theflyingcyclists
      @theflyingcyclists  8 лет назад +5

      +Didier Martins Thanks! Over time we have been able to refine down to exactly what you need on the road. Love travelling light and free :) Tail winds!

  • @rajeeshpr1489
    @rajeeshpr1489 8 лет назад +3

    Dear Laura and weyman , first of all i would like to greet your attempt , passion to the cycling and also you are one the most lucky husband in the world!!!!!!!. You people made ME to think- "' The life is endless, with unstoppable adventure "( Thanks a lot for visiting my country)

  • @ghoshpp
    @ghoshpp 7 лет назад +2

    I am so happy for both of you. It was quite an achievement! Congratulations! God Bless & Love from India. 💞

  • @michaelgolden9682
    @michaelgolden9682 7 лет назад +1

    Touring on a tandem is about having a special relationship with each other, your bike and the world, good work.

  • @mysurlytrucker7510
    @mysurlytrucker7510 8 лет назад +18

    remember these times , when life is not all you both want, well done .

  • @berisf
    @berisf 5 лет назад +2

    It's incredible... Let's do this--- the ultimate test---heart following heart!

  • @brentjennings3267
    @brentjennings3267 7 лет назад

    Bernie and I have followed all your trips. We are on the tandem and getting a bit older so our trips get a bit shorter. After 41 years married we do maintain and offer up the advice that which ever way your relationship is going a tandem will get there faster! We are heading off to Canada for a short trip next week. Congratulations on your wedding and always peddle on in all you do. We love your videos and we do want to come ride in Australia. Hope we can make it down under before we go under, or the old folks home!! Take care.

  • @fujifatbike5793
    @fujifatbike5793 5 лет назад

    WOW, WOW, WOW. You two are simply AWESOME. 11,000 feet more and you would have climbed the equivalent of Mt. Everest in altitude. Much respect!!!

  • @richarddilorenzo8188
    @richarddilorenzo8188 8 лет назад +14

    I will NEVER complain about the pot holes in our county roads ever again!

    • @pulkitkhetarpal6720
      @pulkitkhetarpal6720 3 года назад

      Hehe. FYI they keep developing the mountain roads and it's much better now. But still some roads are filled with slush and stones.

    • @bedantagogoi281
      @bedantagogoi281 3 года назад

      @@pulkitkhetarpal6720 and the glasiers literally wash away the road

    • @pulkitkhetarpal6720
      @pulkitkhetarpal6720 3 года назад

      @@bedantagogoi281 it happens in these areas.

  • @Hawkeye0909
    @Hawkeye0909 5 лет назад +2

    Well done guys, I went the other way in 2019... amazing to see all that scenery again, so huge

  • @postiephilip
    @postiephilip 9 лет назад +7

    That was inspirational thanks for sharing this trip 🚵🚵😃

  • @smilevideobritain499
    @smilevideobritain499 7 лет назад

    Absolutely incredible footage. Full marks for your efforts and skill in producing this video for others to enjoy. Thank you

    • @theflyingcyclists
      @theflyingcyclists  7 лет назад

      Thanks very much! It was a epic trip for us. It is a very beautiful yet rugged part of the world :)

  • @theadventurebiker
    @theadventurebiker 6 лет назад +1

    Fantastic, awesome video! My wife & I recently got our tandem bike and we plan to start doing some touring with it soon.

  • @theflyingcyclists
    @theflyingcyclists  9 лет назад +30

    durianrider You might enjoy this. One of the most amazing rides in the world. Easy to do as a vegan too.

    • @_xO_Ox_
      @_xO_Ox_ 6 лет назад

      Veganism leads to copper toxicity and neurological diseases.

  • @TheGolfdaily
    @TheGolfdaily 9 лет назад

    Amazing sceneries and adventure.!
    Hat's off to these two tough cookies.

  • @geleklobsang5169
    @geleklobsang5169 6 лет назад

    What a beautiful moment and the way you both going such a long way. I wish ur love life will be more excitement and inreadable and many more love wish oneday you kids will go all the way again. Bless you strong couple.

  • @mac69041
    @mac69041 7 лет назад

    Thanks for that, really enjoyed watching it and good luck to both of you.

  • @ransherd7168
    @ransherd7168 8 лет назад +6

    such a beautiful couple ...god bless

  • @bobbyboko
    @bobbyboko 8 лет назад +2

    Great job friends....enjoyed watching it....thnx for sharing.

  • @riccardobettanin7033
    @riccardobettanin7033 8 лет назад

    Wonderful cycletravel,.wonderful landscapes....my best compliments...

  • @rohitkmar2
    @rohitkmar2 5 лет назад

    Beautiful couple.
    Love from India

  • @TheSACHINMISHRA
    @TheSACHINMISHRA 8 лет назад

    you guys made my day with this video.. its incredible.. incredible india..

  • @bhoomeendra
    @bhoomeendra 6 лет назад

    It awesome to see you doing this ride you not only covered the good part but also the harsh side of travelling too I love it so much

  • @TheDesalniettemin
    @TheDesalniettemin 9 лет назад +5

    One great adventure, much respect!

  • @brentjennings3267
    @brentjennings3267 8 лет назад

    Hello Laura and Ashley. Brent and Bernie from Idaho. Thanks so much for your story on cycling the highest road. We are heading out on our next adventure on the tandem down the west coast in Oregon. We love looking at your videos . Hope to come down under sometime. Thanks much!!

    • @theflyingcyclists
      @theflyingcyclists  8 лет назад

      +Brent Jennings Thanks! All the best for your tour . We would love to head up that way some day too. So glad you enjoy the videos. Stay safe out there :) If you are ever bring the bike downunder drop us a line!

  • @flaneurable
    @flaneurable 7 лет назад +2

    Oh! You're Aussies -- anyway you are a couple of resourceful toughies. I admire you.

  • @theproperpaupers
    @theproperpaupers Год назад

    You guys are such incredible story tellers👍we are currently cycling from London to Singapore, and we have so many similar experiences😁

  • @Arvind00004
    @Arvind00004 8 лет назад

    Awesome ....simply awesome...
    I did Manali - Leh cycling couple of year back with my friend....became nostalgic....Keep going...:)

  • @adityaparkash1
    @adityaparkash1 8 лет назад

    Hey... This is one of the best video i have ever seen..... Thank you so much for creating this... And god bless you guys.... :)

  • @pjddmj
    @pjddmj 8 лет назад +4

    Oh this is awesome. Best wishes for your future tours. :-)

  • @anjanolivlogs4776
    @anjanolivlogs4776 3 года назад +1

    Love from India ❤️

  • @vinkygautam
    @vinkygautam 6 лет назад

    Its like short life story! And a big love story!... ssoooo good it was

  • @Telthecelt
    @Telthecelt 8 лет назад +1

    Great video. I was suspicious of the water melon at the start of the trip! Well done both of you!

  • @danahsutton101
    @danahsutton101 5 лет назад

    Very interesting. Love the authentic music.

  • @d7q0hdjfq39h
    @d7q0hdjfq39h 7 лет назад

    Awesome man...that's hell of a ride. Best wishes for your future rides from India! 😊👍

  • @danielholman7225
    @danielholman7225 Год назад

    I’am into touring not bike packing but in the States. Really like your little tandem setup. Not many are willing to tackle India. However, the people are really nice. Om!

  • @sobahorse
    @sobahorse 9 лет назад

    wow great video,looked hard work but looked amazing.congratulations on such a wonderful experience

  • @shaykhulalam1589
    @shaykhulalam1589 8 лет назад +3

    Amazing this vedio.This Vedio is encouraged me to go this highest road.

  • @niladrisaharoy2470
    @niladrisaharoy2470 5 лет назад

    Much love, dear Sir and Madam! Hope you enjoyed India.

  • @Anand1089
    @Anand1089 8 лет назад +5

    Fuck this is such a beautiful and inspiring video !! Awesome work guys :D you guys are v lucky to find each other

  • @DroneGirl1
    @DroneGirl1 8 лет назад

    Good job! Thumbs up and Greetings from Ireland ! :)

  • @jayarajsivadasan984
    @jayarajsivadasan984 7 лет назад

    You guys are really lovely couple! And your journey is really really superb.

  • @karrycarter
    @karrycarter 4 месяца назад

    What a trip!! Hope the wind is still behind you and you are still having adventures together! 🚴🏻‍♂️🚴‍♀️🌏 (no tandam emoji!)

  • @FortheLoveofCycling
    @FortheLoveofCycling 3 года назад

    Love watching your vids

  • @neeleshkushte6023
    @neeleshkushte6023 4 года назад +1

    Guys, are those 20" wheels? That's incredible! You just gave me motivation to cross over Ladakh on my 20" bicycle😀

  • @267TPGR
    @267TPGR 6 лет назад

    Totally awesome, thanks for the video

  • @branimirmarold7343
    @branimirmarold7343 7 лет назад

    thanks for sharing, massive respect!

  • @Beanodog
    @Beanodog 9 лет назад +9

    I watched this not knowing that you are vegan, Hooray!!I me too, sort of guessed that you might be at least vegetarian when you where checking out the menu. Great video.

    • @theflyingcyclists
      @theflyingcyclists  9 лет назад +1

      +Simon Nicoll-Griffith That is great Simon! it was super easy to do as a vegan . Lentils everywhere :) Hope you can get out there one day. Beautiful place.

    • @_xO_Ox_
      @_xO_Ox_ 6 лет назад

      @@theflyingcyclists
      Read here the adverse effects of eating lentils, you will be surprised:
      books.google.fr/books?id=WqfACQAAQBAJ&pg=PA200&lpg=PA200&dq=lentils+cause+depression&source=bl&ots=JcKlw1rmMI&sig=_F_g2SV7O5IKbnIS7yVQ_7gyuEA&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwibtojM1pnYAhUIxRQKHenrCdkQ6AEIWTAH#v=onepage&q=lentils%20cause%20depression&f=false

    • @PasscodeAdvance
      @PasscodeAdvance 4 года назад

      Veganism is wonderful and eating common species is also ok

  • @cemyatman
    @cemyatman 9 лет назад +2

    very goood I hope I will make beautiful tours like that with my wife....one day....

  • @IbanorRebelato
    @IbanorRebelato 2 года назад

    Congratulations, from Brasil (Florianópolis south sea island).

  • @BanarasiyaVlogs89
    @BanarasiyaVlogs89 8 лет назад

    lovely, loads of love from india

  • @sharingideas
    @sharingideas 4 года назад

    FANTASTIC VIDEO! 👍👍👍
    ❤️ Some days ago I joined Austria's Hochalpenstrasse on my BiCYCLE 🚲.
    At the top you have the view to Austria's highest mountain: The GROSSGLOCKNER.
    NO TRAFFIC 🚌 🚐 🚙🚗 🏍️ just COWS 🐮 (Thanks CORONA 😷) 😀.
    Best regards from AUSTRIA! 🏔️

  • @tamilarasanmytube
    @tamilarasanmytube 7 лет назад

    Love your video and passion....wish you guys to have many more travel ride!!!!

  • @brentjennings3267
    @brentjennings3267 9 лет назад +2

    Hello Ashley and Laura from Idaho. We really love watching your videos! Congratulations on your accomplishments and wedding. We just bought a Co-motion tandem with 700c wheels. You would love it. Take care and blessings.

    • @theflyingcyclists
      @theflyingcyclists  9 лет назад +1

      Thanks Brent! 700cc wheels on a tandem would be unreal! Let us know if your tandem travels ever take you Down Under :)

  • @Lehexpress
    @Lehexpress 7 лет назад

    Love you guys
    God bless you both 🙏
    I hope I could see you again

  • @satifit_yoga
    @satifit_yoga 4 года назад

    Wow incredibly awesome journey..loved that.

  • @ShrinidhiKulkarni
    @ShrinidhiKulkarni 8 лет назад +1

    amazing guys! Wish you a very happy married life! Be together in thick n thins of life!

  • @rockytrack6153
    @rockytrack6153 8 лет назад

    luv u laura n ashley..... fntstic video.....keep it up....

  • @AndreasSchaffner
    @AndreasSchaffner 6 лет назад

    You both are so great forever after 👍

  • @audacious_adventurer
    @audacious_adventurer 8 лет назад

    you guys are wonderful...

  • @kedarprasad1998
    @kedarprasad1998 7 лет назад +1

    Realy u so sweet cuppel. i salute u, beautyfull smile !!👍👍💝m

  • @MathewJamesNelluvely
    @MathewJamesNelluvely 9 лет назад

    you guys are amazing and adorable too :)

  • @sachinsawant195
    @sachinsawant195 9 лет назад

    Superb guys lucky enough to ride together may god bless you with all the happiness of world. This 7 of august we r going for khardungla ride me & my friend it will help us a lot. Though we did it in 2013 but didn't completed it as i suffered hypothermia attack hopefully this year we will see khardungla for sure.....

  • @anupamkathait1566
    @anupamkathait1566 8 лет назад

    Great journey Guys. head off to you.....Keep it up and reach new heights....

  • @rohit030265
    @rohit030265 6 лет назад

    Wonderful! Way to go... Cheers!

  • @accestos
    @accestos Год назад

    EXCELLENT PRODUCT!!

  • @TJANDMAC
    @TJANDMAC 9 лет назад +1

    Great work :) !!!

  • @avinashmv9686894578
    @avinashmv9686894578 6 лет назад

    love and respect.. well done!

  • @littlebull8881
    @littlebull8881 7 лет назад +1

    lovely that was thanks for sharing and well done!
    see you on the trail

  • @PankajKaushik
    @PankajKaushik 5 лет назад

    Salute from India 🙏👍

  • @tinnysharma
    @tinnysharma 5 лет назад

    congratulations and welcome again to Bharat.

  • @jassimjaleel4502
    @jassimjaleel4502 6 лет назад

    What a cool way full of adventure to enjoy your honeymoon.

  • @raolawfirm6154
    @raolawfirm6154 4 года назад

    Love you guys ...nice journey

  • @kedarprasad1998
    @kedarprasad1998 7 лет назад

    Realy u so sweet cuppel. i salute u, beautyfull smile !!👍👍💝

  • @dudeonbike800
    @dudeonbike800 8 лет назад

    Wow, that's a lot of miles on flat handlebars! Bar ends, for sure!
    You haven't considered drops? A friend of mine rode 'cross the USA. A few hundred miles in he was cursing his flat handlebars. BIG mistake.
    But kudos to you two. You make tandem couples look GOOD!
    Happy trails twogether!

  • @playonkorg
    @playonkorg 5 лет назад

    What a great story ...go on !

  • @aryanrege5682
    @aryanrege5682 4 года назад

    Lovely job....Keep up you guys......Not sure if you'll are aware of AWAKENING a strange fetish for CYCLING UP TO KHARDUNGLA among all CYCLING ETHUs......Keep up the MARVELOUS WORK.

  • @Naik.Chinmay
    @Naik.Chinmay 5 лет назад

    Lucky Guy.. Got such a awesome Partner..
    Have Fun zin Therapy..!! :-)

  • @PAPACHANGO56
    @PAPACHANGO56 9 лет назад +1

    God bless you both!

  • @RM-fw9mo
    @RM-fw9mo 9 лет назад +2

    Hello. My name is Ryuichiro Mine. I'm a 18 years old Japanese high school student. This video is amazing! Unvelievable! I really love it. You guys did super great works. And also all what you guys did is what I want to do in the future with my partner. Thank you for giving me such a great video. Anyway, I have a question. Did you quit your job to go your honeymoon? What will you do after going back your country?

    • @laurahegarty7497
      @laurahegarty7497 9 лет назад +2

      Hi Ryuichiro! Sorry for such a late reply to your question. No we didn't have to quit our jobs for our trip to India but for our longer adventure from London to Australia, yes we had to quit work as it took us 14 months to complete. After coming back from that, we found work easily because we included our cycling achievement on our CVs :) Good luck with your future travel!

  • @FreeSoul.7
    @FreeSoul.7 5 лет назад

    very nice video . wooow . thanks . i have just a question can you plz tel me wat was your equipment for this condition ? like your tent or sleeping bag .... thanks

  • @tharunvt
    @tharunvt 8 лет назад

    amazing couple and an awsome adventure

  • @rauleyshar3635
    @rauleyshar3635 8 лет назад

    Damn dude!! I dont think i have enough endurance to ride any bicycle on himalaya. These Aussies are really son of a gun type people.

  • @naveennautiyal8002
    @naveennautiyal8002 5 лет назад

    Love your video god bless you