Solo Bikepacking - 7 things I've learned in 1,5 years

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  • Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025

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  • @KenFernbach
    @KenFernbach Месяц назад

    G. C. , thanks for the words of encouragement as I know that many of us need a little post like this to get our asses in gear and just go for it!
    You are part of a special breed that I have always felt a positive connection to and want to thank you for your kind support and service. 🚴🏼‍♂️🙏

  • @sabineor
    @sabineor Год назад +47

    Thank you so much for this video! That's what I needed now. I will start my first solo-trip as a woman in less than two weeks heading to Spain and Portugal for 2,5 months and the closer the day comes, where I panned to start the bigger my anxiety gets. You actually named all my fears that came to my mind in the last days and weeks and gave me a bit more self-confidence that I am able to do this and whenever I will get stuck I will remind myself of your words. Thanks for being an inspiration! :)

    • @edgardoruiz6621
      @edgardoruiz6621 Год назад +3

      Good luck on your journey! 🍀

    • @meesrobert
      @meesrobert Год назад +3

      So cool, this woman also motivates me so much! I just started planning my first trip too, from Amsterdam to Portugal (2000km more or less). I actually just stumbled upon this channel 2 hours ago and have been watching several videos. So nice to see someone do it exactly the way I plan on doing it with wild camping every night. It makes me feel much more confident I can do this too! Still feeling pretty anxious at the same time haha

    • @jakoo4089
      @jakoo4089 Год назад +2

      Hey :) see you on the road then, I’m starting in the beginning of may in direction France, Spain, Portugal and I really like Cheerios content and the positivity she’s spreading :)

    • @pedallinraw
      @pedallinraw Год назад

      🙂👊🏻

    • @meesrobert
      @meesrobert Год назад +2

      @25BiNE04 how is your trip going? 😃 I just started few days ago and about to head into France today 😊

  • @TheTrakker
    @TheTrakker Год назад +3

    You are so right! We all have it in us. We just have to be willing to open the cage and set ourselves free. I know so many people who kept themselves locked up in a cage built of fear. A cage of their own making. And I have been blessed to witness the liberation of a few people who opened the door and stepped into the unknown. It's like watching an eagle take off and soar completely out of sight. It's incredible!
    Thanks for sharing this. It reminded me of the eagles in my own life.

  • @benazeddine5255
    @benazeddine5255 Год назад +16

    Thx Giant-Cheerio for those wonderful-positive words and experience sharing with people, who might hesitate to go out there and discover the world and their own potential. My own experience, from solo sailing my 48" sailboat on the high seas during 12 & 1/2 years to starting biking, to avoid spinal cord surgery by strengthening my lower back muscles to now, 5-6 months a year long distance biking/triking, tells me that it can be done and the rewards are many. All it takes is having confidence in ones self and learning the skills one lacks on the go, while travelling.... and travelling is living-learning more about our planet and the people inhabiting it,...🙏

  • @frankducett9
    @frankducett9 Год назад +5

    Yes to all you have said, I found all of these things out for myself after my wife of 42 years died and I was alone. And the part about "imaginary fears" is probably widespread these crazy days.
    But things for most of us are better than in 1944. I am glad I found you.

  • @anastephens3030
    @anastephens3030 Год назад +1

    This is why I am so excited to go on a long solo bikepacking trip. It doesn't have to be bikepacking, of course. But we all could use this kind of self-discovery: to explore the limits of ourselves and-as humbling as it can be-find how woefully tiny and inaccurate our map ourselves is. "Here there be monsters" and all sorts of nonsense.
    Well done, to all of you undertaking this kind of journey. And good luck in dispelling your own "flat earth" vision of yourself.

  • @mortonmedia
    @mortonmedia Год назад +1

    "Go with the flow, don't think too much and enjoy the moment" This is what i needed to hear, thank you

  • @waleedonbike
    @waleedonbike Год назад +4

    As a solo bike traveler, i really absorb these positive words.
    Worrying about the next day/situation is just useless and we should always let it flow. The best things happen when we let it flow

  • @chris_onabike
    @chris_onabike Год назад +4

    Absolutely spot on! Coming up to 10 months solo riding to Argentina. You can dip in and out of groups as you like, real peace and tranquillity when you want it. You get to own your troubles and successes. Much love from Mexico!

  • @mikekearsley2407
    @mikekearsley2407 Год назад +2

    Wow!!! Absolutely fantastic. Thanks from Seattle.

  • @rmecstro1641
    @rmecstro1641 Год назад +3

    Fear and lack of self-confidence are psychological barriers that make you stick to your comfort zone so you have to have enough courage to tear your ass out of it and then the human being adapts to any situation by learning and improving their skills. You're right Giant Cheerio👍

  • @BRICOLAB
    @BRICOLAB Год назад

    It's really nice to hear from your voice what I think every day that I get on the saddle and get lost with my bicycle ❤❤❤

  • @ianlaken3980
    @ianlaken3980 7 месяцев назад

    You are a wise lady, inspirational video, enjoy your travels.

  • @cibablea
    @cibablea Год назад +1

    Great insights. Thanks for sharing.

  • @janmijanmi8567
    @janmijanmi8567 Год назад +1

    A travel for your body and your mind too!... What else !!? happy to watch this video. Have fun in your life .🙂

  • @menohaveaname
    @menohaveaname Год назад +7

    This was a really helpful video. It’s encouraging to know that someone who makes this look natural has some of the same thoughts and feelings as me. It makes it seem possible!

  • @burakyucel802
    @burakyucel802 Год назад +1

    Thank you for sharing your experiences and the great explanations.

  • @MX5Fanatic
    @MX5Fanatic Год назад +2

    Yay! A Giant_Cheerio video! Lot's of wisdom in this one. Very motivational.

  • @oliverschembri9211
    @oliverschembri9211 Год назад +8

    Thanks for sharing your experience. I long to do this but I'm getting old, have family, never even camped. My ambition is small but working on it in small steps. I think all that you mentioned are my worries. I hope I could say I did a short solo trip by summer of 2024, you and others would have a contribution to getting this done. Thanks again.

    • @Louis-ic1nn
      @Louis-ic1nn Год назад +3

      Hey, maybe scale your idea right down to something achievable then build on that success? Say aim to take a bus or train to stay one night in the nearest city or rural location in a cheapo travel lodge or youth hostel; visit something cool there like a gallery or gardens, river/beach/woodland to connect with nature then come back home successful. Small start = big success. Btw you're not old, that's not even a thing : )

  • @peterhel1077
    @peterhel1077 Год назад +1

    i just love love love your videos. starting my first bikepacking trip in 2 weeks.

  • @wardsnauwaert6709
    @wardsnauwaert6709 Год назад +1

    So helpfull and liberating to hear this stuff! Great video!

  • @cycling-croatia
    @cycling-croatia Год назад

    Thank you for your wise words that one can apply far beyond cycling, to life in general. Bravo!

  • @theduckrc211v4
    @theduckrc211v4 Год назад

    Thanks for sharing Cheerio , . I need to say YES more often .!

  • @robinferguson8911
    @robinferguson8911 Год назад +1

    I totally get what you mean. I am also so much stronger than I ever thought. Bike touring and life has shown me that for sure. Thanks for the video!

  • @keironmcgrath1740
    @keironmcgrath1740 Год назад +1

    so much stronger than you think , and when it,s just you who else can you count on !

  • @elcoach5406
    @elcoach5406 Год назад

    you are so strong and Inspirational person. big fan from " Egypt " middle east .

  • @andrewkleinhenz8487
    @andrewkleinhenz8487 Год назад +2

    These are excellent words to live by. Whether I or not you are a bicycle traveler or a regular person living a "traditional" life. You are an inspiration. Wish I had your courage!

  • @dorienboer5258
    @dorienboer5258 Год назад

    Thank you so much for sharing your experience.
    I recognize myself in the misconceptions you had about yourself.
    I'm preparing for a 8 month during trip through Europe and your advice reassures me.
    I thought the tip 'say YES' was such a good tip!🎉
    Thanks and good luck to all the solo bikepackers (travelers) out there!

  • @aymericr.7022
    @aymericr.7022 Год назад

    When I see a tent in the middle of nowhere, I often imagine a super fit guy inside with big muscles and so on. Then I dont really want to disturb his night. The fear is often inverted with what we can feel at first.
    Regarding helpful people, it is incredible the number of people that are happy to help. I often spend some nights by strangers and when i leave in the morning they thank me !? Why ? I still don't fully understand, maybe for doing something they would enjoy but never find the force to make it. maybe for sharing moments of truth...
    Keep going Giant, you are probably even more stronger than you realize.

  • @urbanjunglerider9229
    @urbanjunglerider9229 Год назад +2

    Great advice and words to make any dreamer to convince that things are possible! Thank you for your input on fear, self esteem, and confidence😊

  • @zukzworld
    @zukzworld Год назад +1

    Thanks, really.❤
    I will start in first week of May.

  • @gulangak831
    @gulangak831 Год назад +1

    These 7 tips are definitely helpful in terms of riding solo on a bike especially long journey ride. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy your ride and have a nice day.

  • @ivo-aceto
    @ivo-aceto 3 месяца назад

    Fully agree with what you said but to turn these very wise pieces of advice into real behaviour you need practice and experience. The first night you sleep out alone you're bound to have some fear and any noise around your tent or tarp may sound like the footsteps of a wild animal or worse a human. But then as you said almost always it was nothing to worry about.
    Loved this video. I've watched many of your videos and I appreciate your narrative style.

  • @naishanaomie
    @naishanaomie Год назад

    Thnx for sharing your experience 😊😊you Soo nice I proud of you❤❤du bist eine Champions

  • @chuto4826
    @chuto4826 Год назад +1

    Cheerio 🚴❤️
    Happy to hear about you after a while, one of your best videos. Keep enjoying.

  • @bradlyttle
    @bradlyttle Год назад +2

    Very open, very honest, and very helpful. Great advice for traveling thru life. Thank you Cheerio! ATB.

  • @Greg_Jones
    @Greg_Jones Год назад +5

    I travel between mountain bike trails in my minivan. There's lots of folks starting out camping out of their vehicles worried about security in the woods. I just tell them the only time I worry is when I'm in Metro areas. The bad guys ARE there. It's too much trouble for someone so lazy they steal for a living to come find someone randomly set up in the middle of nowhere.

  • @billcompton6050
    @billcompton6050 Год назад +2

    Thx Giant Cheerio
    Part of the adventure is figuring stuff out.
    I am no expert by any means but I have been on a few adventures-hiking-biking-bikepacking .
    You are spot on with your comments about the attitude and being self sufficient and just going with the flow.
    thank you
    Da Breeze

  • @astridvanbreenen3757
    @astridvanbreenen3757 Год назад +1

    Thank you! Very inspiring and very wise. I’ll keep that in mind, planning my first solo bike trip from Utrecht to the Mediterranean. 🙏🏼

  • @thomasdecarlo8543
    @thomasdecarlo8543 Год назад +1

    No joke … you are my bike packing hero …..

  • @richjs1
    @richjs1 Год назад +13

    Inspirational...not just a journey on two wheels 🚴 but a journey of self discovery 🙏

  • @phillipcowan1444
    @phillipcowan1444 Год назад

    You look good! Glowing even. The gypsy life really agrees with you. Your new found confidence is inspiring. Am looking forward to your next report. Good luck errr I mean break a leg.🙂

  • @LeneLarsenNorway
    @LeneLarsenNorway Год назад +1

    My sweet, wise, though friend. LOVE THIS!

  • @niggel33
    @niggel33 Год назад +1

    Thank you, getting ready to tour the coast of the UK, within the next couple of months.
    What you said can be used in everyday life. I can relate to what you have said. 🙏🌞🌻🐝🦋🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

  • @mariocouture1596
    @mariocouture1596 Год назад +4

    Beautiful and great video! Very inspiring and full of truth! Well done and thank you so much for sharing all those invaluable lessons learned. Many, like me, will refer back to your video as a source of inspiration when doubt creeps in or worse... Fear... Stay safe on the road and keep your great videos coming! 🙏👋☺

  • @juliansiegert356
    @juliansiegert356 Год назад +1

    Thanks :) i'll hit the road and travel solo for the first time soon and this was very helpful

  • @adamnovina2139
    @adamnovina2139 Год назад +1

    Words od wisdom my lady. Listening to you i might be thinking that we are very similiar to eachother. .. cheers Cheerio 🙂

  • @daniv7402
    @daniv7402 Год назад +3

    Thank you for this genuine and inspirational video; I'm constantly doubting, always second guessing myself, frozen into inaction, I needed this 🙏. Safe travels!

  • @maeseisra
    @maeseisra Год назад

    Really Giant!
    Thanks for inspiring us.

  • @GernotCycling
    @GernotCycling Год назад +1

    Thank you for your advices and tips!
    I start my journey in a couple of days and this helped me a lot :)

  • @jitsekalsbeek5055
    @jitsekalsbeek5055 Год назад +1

    thank you Cheerio, very inspiring talk! Next year my plan is to cycle up north and end at the North Cape............,.

  • @chriskalberg6356
    @chriskalberg6356 Год назад +1

    Wonderful advice! Very well said and so inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing.

  • @mohamedworld28
    @mohamedworld28 Год назад +1

    You always make me happy😁❤❤❤❤

  • @McStoolio
    @McStoolio Год назад +1

    That’s it, the last one. It frustrates me that people go through life not knowing or understanding their capabilities. You never understand them until you push yourself. It’s annoying when you hear folks saying they could never do such things. Well done pushing your limits

  • @baler1992
    @baler1992 Год назад +1

    Such wonderful positivity Cherio! Stay awesome! You are a great human being!

  • @StefanSiegl23
    @StefanSiegl23 Год назад +1

    Thanks for this great video. I appreciate your positivity and your such an inspiration 💚

  • @davidbrankley1645
    @davidbrankley1645 Год назад +1

    Yes, always say yes. Especially when the question is " how about a beer?" I've never regretted a free beer.

  • @djiembefolaDan
    @djiembefolaDan Год назад +1

    Thanks very much for sharing! I think this has been your best video yet. You have learned alot from your travels and I'm pleased for you. You will keep getting more experienced and more capable; excellent life lessons while traveling through the beautiful countryside! Bravo!

  • @mihaylo_kovin
    @mihaylo_kovin Год назад +1

    It was very inspirational! Thanks!

  • @0Stella
    @0Stella Год назад +1

    thank you so much for this! I'll be cycling solo and playing shows for the next year all across Europe starting this July. I hope we can cross paths!

  • @michielansoms3561
    @michielansoms3561 9 месяцев назад

    I never bikepacked in my life, 14 May i go to the northcape from belgium! Love to grow as a person! Thank you for youre inspiring video!

    • @giantcheerio
      @giantcheerio  9 месяцев назад +1

      What a long way to go! Enjoy your adventure and fingers crossed for heaps of tailwinds:)

    • @michielansoms3561
      @michielansoms3561 9 месяцев назад

      @@giantcheerio Thx for the support you guys are the best!

  • @Karammusleh
    @Karammusleh Год назад +1

    wow thank you for sharing your great experiences

  • @martinsmith6042
    @martinsmith6042 Год назад +1

    Inspiring! Great words of wisdom.

  • @starfighter1972
    @starfighter1972 Год назад +2

    Number 8: You are incredibly beautiful and sweet. Thanks for the encouragement Giant Cheerio.

  • @nachikitasfire1549
    @nachikitasfire1549 Год назад +1

    When yesses are over, you'll just speak ur heart

  • @thosebikepackers
    @thosebikepackers Год назад +1

    Some great advice, thanks!

  • @justincrediblelife
    @justincrediblelife Год назад +2

    Wow great video, just came across your channel and really like the vibes. I did a bike touring trip across eastern Europe and turkey and I agree with the sentiment. It's as much about the inner journey as the outer journey. I feel like everything you encounter on the road is a lesson to teach you something or growth waiting to happen when you understand the meaning of it. Cool hearing your thoughts on the road, it's such a beautiful way to live and time in your life. :-)

  • @walterzikalala
    @walterzikalala Год назад +1

    Inspirational words!

  • @Bike4adventure
    @Bike4adventure Год назад +1

    Very inspiring! Thank you for sharing!!

  • @davidalderson7761
    @davidalderson7761 Год назад +1

    Key wise words are YES and FEAR. Too many people say No ( me included ) too many people won’t because of the tiny chance of bad and fear overtakes them.

  • @PierreLaBaguette
    @PierreLaBaguette Год назад +2

    i'd love to hear some thoughts about how to camp in the wild as a bikepacker, dos and don'ts, different possible conditions, when you chose to not camp in the wild, why, and so on.
    otherwise i really appreciate your openness. also your learnings don't sound like clichés at all! i wonder what your next steps (or pedal-pushes) are. good luck!

  • @austinsnow197
    @austinsnow197 Год назад

    Love your videos,Cheerio :)

  • @theartofginablickenstaff1314
    @theartofginablickenstaff1314 Год назад

    You go girl!

  • @Fantamoftheorca
    @Fantamoftheorca Год назад +1

    Hey cheerio, are you going on any more travels this year? Love your videos, keep up the good work..

  • @hipperdipper111
    @hipperdipper111 Год назад

    I think I am in love with Giant Cheerio. No, not in a creepy way, but in love with her as an inspirational figure. Fear fear fear. I am an insulin-dependent diabetic. I am closing in on 60 years. I am not flush with cash. Fears fears fears. I am planning my first multi-country bike-packing trip, from Chicago to southern Colombia. Giant Cheerios words of inspiration will be in my head through every fearful as well as joyous moment.

  • @AT-db4rn
    @AT-db4rn Год назад +1

    Keep inspiring. 👍

  • @fredsmith601
    @fredsmith601 Год назад +1

    Wonderful! Such inspiring and intelligent words. Go GC ! :-)

  • @danzaokid
    @danzaokid Год назад +1

    note 5:40 animals can smell you, seal foods tightly, bring bear spray. (in north america - raccoons, coyotes, bears)

    • @giantcheerio
      @giantcheerio  Год назад +1

      Luckily no bears in Europe!

    • @pedallinraw
      @pedallinraw Год назад

      @@giantcheerio I possibly maybe wrong but didn’t they introduce bears in Spain? one even made it down to Portugal on a holiday 😅😉☺️👍🏻

  • @robertsanders8866
    @robertsanders8866 Год назад +1

    Love ur content 👍👍. Cheers

  • @RideWithMe_eu
    @RideWithMe_eu Год назад +1

    Great, positive vid 👍👍thanks

  • @deminmax
    @deminmax Год назад

    Girl, Tony Robbins is now in trouble :) Good stuff.

  • @anujkerketta2947
    @anujkerketta2947 Год назад +1

    I like your editing.

  • @neilburrows6670
    @neilburrows6670 Год назад

    Superb! :)

  • @aneal.dongol
    @aneal.dongol Год назад +2

    thanks cheerio :) inspirational and wonderful positive words . thank you again

  • @jaygorakht5135
    @jaygorakht5135 Год назад +1

    Enjoying from nepal✌️😍

  • @TM-19999
    @TM-19999 Год назад +2

    O Hi Cheerio, nice to see your vlog appeared suddenly, well thanks for explaining and sharing all of your experiences and very importantly the lessons you learnt. I just wondering how did you manage your toilet activities especially when you happen to be far away from the public toilets.

    • @giantcheerio
      @giantcheerio  Год назад

      Hi Tariq, a legitimate question and all I can say is that there is no need of a toilet when living in nature. Nature basically is the toilet. But as everywhere, traveler's gotta make sure to leave each spot tidy & clean & ''leave no trace'' ;))

  • @bicweld
    @bicweld Год назад +1

    Thank you so much!)) I watch every video of yours several times, I like everything) I would like to know more about your new tent, new bike and what happened to the old one? Thank you)))

    • @giantcheerio
      @giantcheerio  Год назад +2

      The new tent is a Wechsel exogen 2. Its awesome!
      My beloved old bike is stored in Germany. I was thinking of selling it, but it has so much emotionial value, I couldn't let go of it.

  • @paulha2998
    @paulha2998 Год назад +1

    great video

  • @bettyourcampervan
    @bettyourcampervan Год назад

    Fab video xx

  • @themjpull4052
    @themjpull4052 Год назад +1

    Well spoken

  • @Rerouting_
    @Rerouting_ Год назад

    I can agree to everything! ❤

  • @ayoubovcvlog1992
    @ayoubovcvlog1992 Год назад

    Hi how are you doing I hope you are doing well I'm really surprised because I found you every where on Instagram Facebook I remember the first time I saw your post I like your pictures under the rain it was cool and just by chance I'm here to looking for solution to give my dog this chance to be with me and I found you here
    I'm really happy for you love you ✌️❤️

  • @WiWillemijn
    @WiWillemijn Год назад +2

    I have a question: do you have experience with being chased/attacked by dogs? I would like to bike travel but I am afraid of being attacked.

    • @CRAIGNV
      @CRAIGNV Год назад +3

      BIKE TOURER HERE,
      I'VE HAD HUNDREDS OF DOGS
      RUN AFTER/ALONGSIDE ME BARKING, BUT HAVE NEVER BEEN BITTEN OR ATTACKED,
      FUNNY THING IS IF YOU STOP,
      THEY WILL RUN AWAY, I'VE EVEN TURNED AROUND AND CHASED AFTER THEM, JUST FOR FUN, ALL BARK NO BITE.
      DON'T SHOW FEAR.
      HOPE THAT HELPS

  • @annae1235
    @annae1235 Год назад +1

    ❤❤❤

  • @soloist777
    @soloist777 Год назад +1

    "Fear and hope are phantoms." - Lao Tze.

  • @ebal08
    @ebal08 Год назад +1

    Q: how do you make money while on the road?
    Thank you for sharing your journey and tips😊

  • @talmi12000
    @talmi12000 Год назад

    Just ❤

  • @antonia4722
    @antonia4722 11 месяцев назад

    Ive traveled to many places in the world, many of which were remote and under my own power, solo. I have found that most people are good people but bastards are everywhere. Second is that your limits are much further than you could ever think they are..third is that nothing is ever as bad as you think it would be. ..fourth is Nothing to fear but fear itself. It stops you dealing with a situation effectively! Fifth..Be prepared.A knife and pepper spray can be very effective deterrents..keep them handy.

  • @giantryder962
    @giantryder962 8 месяцев назад

    I was homeless for a long stretch..but I always camped near the city where there was phone service so I had no fear..I pulled out of homelessness..I am going to take my giant on a trek from Florida to Oregon and camping periodically in some creepy patches of woods on the way with no phone service..what do I do if weirdos happen upon my camp in the pitch black woods..

  • @ruben.coslada
    @ruben.coslada Год назад +1

    Thank you very nice video! Maybe a bit personal but how do you manage the financial situation? living with savings, or you work remote somehow? I think this questions is also one of the "fears" for many people. Thanks again and enjoy!

    • @giantcheerio
      @giantcheerio  Год назад +3

      it's a frequently asked question and of course, its an important one. I am financing my life on the road via online jobs, social media, my videos & my cheeriotic Community ❤️