I'm a 33 year old dude and for some reason out of nowhere your video popped up in my feed and I can't thank the algorithm enough for that. What a lovely video. I loved every minute of it. Subscribed!
What a treat - suddenly realising you have a new video out! Lovely mix of great scenery, tranquillity, informative and candid running commentary with lots of tips and examples of how to do things. Slow travel at its best. Message to self - "be more Susanna".
Another lovely episode Susanna, I wish we had a Freedom to roam and camp act over here in the UK. It was good that you were able to add lots of wild edibles into your diet as you rode along. The Brompton is a great bike for this type of adventure where you may have to use trains etc to get to the start or end points.
Hi Sandy! aw thanks for the lovely comment. Yeh a folding bike and public transport, love it. We have got mainly maps of railway lines on the walls of the flat. Haha. But so nice to stand and look at them and think oh could go here, ride here, connect to there... endless places to go...
Great video. At 78 years old, I think I’ve missed the boat, so to speak, but it’s so nice to see a wonderful person such as yourself ride such an adventure. Perhaps I could do a small trip on an electric trike 😁. You know, I had owned a Brompton a number of years ago, but for health reasons I had to stop two wheeling. Looking forward to watching more of your videos. If I can’t do it, at least I can watch someone who can. Happy trails.
hello kelalamusic! thanks for writing! glad you enjoyed the film! aw I hope you find a way to get out and about on your wheels again 😎 thank you for the lovely message
I‘m currently planning a bike trip in Sweden for next year and came around your video while searching for some inspiration, really liked it! Thank you!
It is wonderful the allemansrätten, a thing to be treasured! Yes I feel relaxed if I am hidden. Even in Sweden, where as you say, it is legal to camp wild, I very much prefer to pitch where I can't be seen. I think it is a basic safety thing, especially as a woman alone. Actually, at that lake camp spot, a man did come by at dusk and he sat at the table a while and had his coffee or something. I was instantly anxious. Most people are OK and harmless but some are not and it is impossible to know. If I am camping like that, ie cant easily escape, and have been seen by a man, esp a solo man like that, I am alert and vigilant and cant relax. So it is much better to be hidden. Then I have blessed peace of mind, and I can relax and enjoy the pleasure of being out alone in nature
@@susannathornton Makes me sad as a man that I can have that effect on women just by existing. not your fault or anything, just how things can be sometimes
Good to see you again Susanna. Oh my word that old church with those paintings, so fascinating. Beautiful countryside too. Look forward to seeing more. Thanks so much for sharing 😊
Another great video, Susanna. Very relaxed .. beautifully shot and edited .. and great choice of music .. and your delivery is so nice .. you really bring us along with you. Thank you. Nigel. Belfast.
I'm not the Nigel that you met in Belfast Susanna !!! unfortunately.. good to know there's another Nigel out there as the name Nigel is practically never used anymore!! I am delighted to see and have just watched 'part two' of your trip.. very interesting and you dealt so well with locating your bike and finding your way our off that forest!!! .. another great video.. thank you.. and maybe bump into you in Belfast sometime!! 😊😊😊
As a Brit living in Göteborg who has picked up bikepavking the last year or so, your videos have been really inspiring. One of the main challenges I find, is finding suitable places to camp. There is an abundance of forest and fields and the right to roam, but often, finding a pretty camping site is difficult. But what you show is that a lityle perseverance and flexibility is actually all that is needed to solve the issue. Thanks for the great stories and the inspiration.
yeh I think you're right actually, mainly I find it tricky in the parts of sweden with more arable farming and also cows in the fields etc, eg I rode north through Småland and into Östergötland a couple of years ago, up to Norrköping and it was really tricky to find camp spots, made a film about it..
Such a great idea to make the trip from Malmö to the cottage and to see what adventure would unfold! 🤗 Looks like Chapter 2 will have some dramas after that cliffhanger! 🫣 Fab background info explaining the sights as you went along…a really enjoyable watch as ever Susanna!! 😍 xx
Aw thanks Miriam! yeh I love just doing a journey that I need to do anyway, but instead of train or whatever doing it slowly, by bike... I have done that journey so often by train, which is nice too, but totally different. You dont get any *feeling* for what the place is really like. Whereas on a bike, going slowly, even though I am in places I have been through many times, a whole new Narnia world opens up. It was @pootlingalong who said the thing about Narnia, such a great comment she made on a film a while back, forests at the back of wardrobes... Anyway! bla bla! She put it much better than me! Hope you are having a good day! I have got kit and pasta and maps everywhere here again, super excited about to set off on another little trip, got about 10,000 things to do but it will all come together I am sure! 😎🙃 x x x
Lovely video. You are so generous with your insights and information. Thank you. I will be in the UK next week then on to France and Italy on my Brompton. Can’t wait. Wish me luck! Cheers.
Good to see you again. I always see how grateful you are and so blessed to be in that beautiful area. I try to find the beauty in everything but that place is hands down beautiful 😍
This was such a lovely watch especially on our TV instead of the phone. It’s really good of you to post these. I must say cycling in western Sweden and in Norway we can’t recall seeing roadside veg stalls. Looking forward to part 2
Nice to see you back on the bike. This is one of your best videos so far. Mainly due to the extra work of putting titles on all the special places with their history. Thank you. Cheers 🌞🚴♀️🖖
Lovely scenery, very relaxing to watch, sat on my comfy sofa, whilst you do the pedaling. Thank you for taking us with you. I was wondering recently how you were, and hoping you were well, so glad to see you are still alive and kicking, be well, God bless 👍
Hello! I know Im late to the party, you have been making videos for ages. But now Ive found your channel, and Im bingewatching. Me and my wife live near Höör, by Ringsjön. I recogniced some of the fotage, which was very nice. Keep up the good work you are doing. Good luck!
@@susannathornton hi yes not doing to bad I'm a bit naughty because I got myself a Brompton A line but still not been out on it yet because I have two other bikes as well .
Southern Sweden is beautiful in the summer, but I wouldn’t recommend it in the winter as most of it is rather flat and the wind can really pick up speed. Add icy rain and a occasional snow storm and with power outages. Did my military service in Skåne in the 80’s and can say I never felt so cold in the winter as 0 degrees Celsius in Skåne! I’m from Östergötland and I’m no unfamiliar with cold weather, remember on my 15th birthday it was -25 but I still rode my moped (legal age is 15). Rode it for hours and had no problems with the cold as it was a dry cold with lots of snow on the ground and no wind. Also been far north skiing both down hill and regular and never felt that cold as I was in Skåne! I rode a motorcycle in the military and Skåne in springtime is absolutely gorgeous to be on a bike if you stick to the small roads and mind the wind when you leave wooden sheltered part for open wind swept roads as you easily can be pushed by the sudden wind over to the wrong side of the road.
Delighted to see another video. Thank you. As usual so relaxing and inspiring to watch. Can't believe you left us on a cliff hanger!!! There was an audible 'Oh no!' as your video finished...... I have no doubt you worked it out and we'll see part 2. Even though it will have passed by now, I am still crossing everything for you 🙂
Greetings Susanna! What a spectacular video, the old bridge, the little white church with its extraordinary paintings and all that wonderful forest made my day. The truth is that in your country the tourism company should pay you to show those beautiful lands. Anyone who loves history, green areas and a little peace would definitely pay to be there. The strawberries on the road reminded me of my childhood in Puerto Rico. During the week we went out with my grandmother to pick wild strawberries and she made us a spectacular cake! Thank you for sharing your story, experiences of the road and your peace! May you be well, long life to you Susanna!
Love your trip, so very much like the part of France where I live. Everyone thinks it's flat, it's not!! It's also very windy. I admire your way of doing things, not planning to the nth degree and making it up as you go. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for the lovely comment Colin! oh that is interesting, yeah sometimes in Skåne in summer I do look around at the golden fields and poppies and avenues of trees and think oh a bit like parts of Provence ... I don't know France very well, wonder where you are
What a master piece in its simplicity! It is so beautifully edited that catches the flavour of those human moments that any adventurer faces. Your own health journey has inspired me to not give up hope as my Refurbished Brompton awaits to take me on its own adventures. In the mean time I’ll sit back with no effort and enjoy this brilliant series. thank you 🙏
Hi Susanna, I’m new to your channel, I loved it, I have a 30 year old Brompton which I bought new! I’m yet to take it wild camping in England. Thank you for your inspiring film, and the Zen of your production foe me on this sunny morning during a truly miserable summer! I will now work through your catalogue. 😊
Hello Ian! thanks for watching! welcome! hope you get the chance to take your lovely veteran Brompton bike out on some longer rides on a few nice summer days and things like that
So brave! I love the cliffhanger but the raspberry pancakes made it for me. Beautifully filmed as always and thank you for sharing! Come on then, part II ! 🤗
Hello pootlingalong!! Aw thanks yeh the raspberries! and then wild strawberries, the taste somehow reminds me those old parma violet sweets if you know the ones I mean. Anyway hope you are well! Part II on the way!
Thank you for this video, it’s a special one. My great grandma’s family is from Skane and Va. We have a lot of family history with the church in Va. Thank you for adding the history and video that goes with these areas.
Ah great to see another video on the Brompton Susanna. Delighted a great pace to just listen and watch. It looks a lovely area of Sweden. Can’t wait for the next instalment thanks for sharing them with us.
Susanna, what a simply lovely wee video. The countryside is glourious, together with your ability to make every video so interesting. I'm so glad you are doing this trip over two videos as it give me something to look forward to in part 2. Thanks as always for going to the trouuble to take us along. ATB Big Dave Scotland....ps, I also love beech woods in th summer
Brilliant as always, a great mixture of countryside, history and camping. Thanks for showing the Dutch Army bowl on the last film, I bought one on Ebay and have used it even on my campsite camping - absolutely great and takes up no room.
Surprisingly, for an English person, you drink quite a bit of coffee. Great ride! Very flat. Thanks so much for sharing. I had a great ride in Japan in the spring with my Brompton.
@@susannathornton Yes,, we cycled in various parts where cycling was pretty safe/enjoyable. The rest, we travelled with metro/trains. Total: 24 days. So happy you were looking well and hungry at times. That means you had good appetite. Cheers!
I always look forward to your adventures Susanna 😀 I can't cyce at the moment as my disability has flared up but watching you travel is the next best thing. Good to see you so happy, take care for now.
Hey Susanna - Looks like a great trip. Some lovely story book architecture over there. Much flatter than I would have imagined too - so far that is! I hope all’s well with you. Great to see how your channel has grown too. Best wishes.
Hi Vin! Thanks for writing! Hope you are well!! yeh I love seeing the architecture, the cottages and things how they thatch them and the churches and manor houses etc... Pity I kind of missed Kristianstad cos the centre is all fancy renaissance and things like that I think, would have been nice. Never mind. You know, I really saw on this trip how "national" my understanding of architecture cos is in my mind I have baked in that there are "Norman" churches and "Jacobean" houses and whatever... Hello romanesque! renaissance! I have to kind of rethink and relearn everything Anyway, thanks for writing! hope you are having a good summer so far
Trevligt att följa ditt 4-dagars äventyr i Skåne, mitt landskap. Men, Vä var en ny bekantskap, mkt historia. Intressant! Trevligt också med alla gamla kyrkor längs vägen. Tack!
tack Peter! ja Vä var mycket intressant, jag hittade massor av artiklar på kyrkan faktiskt, om internationella anknytningen hos målningarna, och hur de kunde datera den osv - folk hittade en pergament bit gömt i ett relikskrin i altaret, med datum på det, eller något sånt. Tyckte att det var mycket interessant hela. Bara synd att jag missade helt Kristianstad, hey ho, nästa gång! thanks for writing!
aw thank you Peter. Actually when I read your comment I laughed as I was actually at that moment pretty much in tears struggling in Devon hills in the rain, and unable to find my biscuits! haha. thank you for cheering me up
Was looking forward to see Kristianstad from your view but got pretty disappointed when you totally missed it, there is very nice cycle patch through the city that had taken you were you where going so dodging the city Centre was not the best way to go through it, it's a beautiful city that have been called little Paris för some of the beautiful old buildings we have here.
Hi Kent! aw yes I was sad that I missed seeing the centre of Kristianstad. It would have been so nice to see the architecture etc, especailly after seeing Vä the former town before they built Kristianstad. I expected that the road would take me to the centre but I seem to got on some kind of ring road instead, definitely not the best way, and it was getting late and I was worried about getting water before the evening, so I focused on that
@@susannathornton At 20:47 you should have turned left directly after the bridge over the crosswalk, then followed the river through the city park and then you follow Sydostleden through town. Sydostleden goes between Simrishamn - Växjö and that cycle path had taken you through the city in a nice way. You ended up in Näsby and that's the worst part of Kristianstad. Try Sydostleden the next time😉
Hi Per-Ola! thanks for watching! oh that is nice, to me it is a lovely and really interesting part of Sweden. When I rode through it really made me see how varied the landscape is
@@susannathornton You really have to try ”Vänerleden”. Its a routetrip around Swedens biggest lake Vänern for bicycels. That trip is around 64 swedish miles and cover alot of different landscapes (forest, lakes, open landscapes and small towns). Both paved and gravel roads. Because of ”allemansrätten” its easy to find a campspot. That will be an experience to remember.
I somehow came across your video today. I very much enjoyed the beautiful scenery, camera angles, and your narratives along the way. I'm surprised you didn't seem to be bothered much by mosquitoes in the wooded areas. Subscribed :)
Thanks for writing rlaplante! glad you like the film. Yeh you're right, the mosquitoes and gnats can be terrible, esp in woodland etc... I carry a headnet for that, and often it is absolutely necessary! I was lucky on this trip! anyway, thanks for subscribing!
Hi Susanna, Fresh pasta and tinned fish is my staple now. I find it helps with energy the following day and tastes fab. Nigella has wonderful, simple ideas for sardines and, better still mackerel. Buried in the pannier bag, pasta seems to last at least 3 days. Safe travels and bon appetit!
Hi Andy! Oh that is interesting about fresh pasta... thanks for the tip! cooks really fast too doesnt it... Right that is something to try! I will check out the Nigella ideas too. I hadn't thought of looking to Nigella for camping recipes haha
@susannathornton Yes, cooks fast - I use the drained water for tea but don't tell anyone. I find Lidl Mackerel is perfectly fine, and almost as easy to heat through as the pasta
I heard that... I am quite scared of them, although I read that wolves do not usually attack humans - I read that the last time a person was killed by a wolf in sweden was about 100 years ago, something like that. But I do find it scary. Near the cottage in Småland last winter I found a wild boar that had been killed, and the hunting people in the vilalge said they reckoned it was a wolf, really scared me for a while
As ever, Susanna, a brilliant mix of your musings and practical stuff. The pace of your trips is perfect, never too fast, counting kilometres but pure persistence and keen observations of your surroundings. I’m intrigued that you don’t wear a cycle helmet when you are covering such long distances?
Yea, the west side of Krisitianstad is mainly industrial and sub-urban, not the most exciting, but the city center is very nice. It's a shame Åhus would've been a detour, since they have the best ice cream in sweden there, and a lovely beach. Thanks for you travelogue!
Yeh such a pity I missed seeing Kristianstad on this trip. so much to see, yeh Åhus, I cycled to there once but was sort of in a rush at the end of the day and I didnt have the chance to see much, and didnt have any ice cream! Pity! So many places... eg I haven't really seen much of Österlen and I imagine that it is lovely there. Actually though I enjoy it everywhere. It is just enjoyable to look around different places and see what is there
I was just wondering if it's often, or att all, that you cycle the wrong side when meeting someone on a bike-lane.. I mean In the UK you go by Left-lane and in for ex Sweden we drive on the Right side.. So ,I was just wondering if you ever had an awkward near crash or likewise?? Im, sure I would have done it If I was in the UK.. hehe 😊
I know what you mean! I dont really make many mistakes like that, but occasionally I go into a dream and forget, when there's noone else there reminding me, yes. Sweden used to drive on the left too didnt it... I heard a bit about the day it changed and how it was done, with school kids and everyone drafted in to make sure people managed the big switch OK etc...
Hello Ingegerd! oh thank you for writing, and mentioning about Blekinge. Yes I didn't highlight Blekinge, and I also didnt say anything about Halland either when I was talking about former Danish areas.... So I did miss things out... Actually tbh the reason I did it like that was because I was kind of taught in filmmaking to think of what the viewers most likely know, and to try to minimise the quantity of unfamiliar names... and I imagined that many viewers of my films are unfamiliar with the different Swedish regions, so I decided to keep it simple and just mention two regions, the main ones I was in during this trip, Skåne and Småland... so I didn't mention Blekinge but anyway that is why I did it. Actually my Dad and I did a lovely ride through Blekinge and into Småland a couple of years ago. We really enjoyed it. So many lovely places to go! Anyway, thank you very much for watching and for writing!
Hi saskhiker! thanks for writing! About wheel size, mostly I dont feel any difference compared to a large wheel bike. The bike handles really well. I only notice that I'm using small wheels when on loose gravel or cobbles or over potholes or going over tree roots etc - the small wheels go into the holes and bang the tree roots etc worse than big wheels. Tbh as an average height woman I feel this bike fits at least as well as many standard road bikes. I'm 5 foot 4 which is about average height for a British woman but when I raced road and track, often the bike frames I used were at the limit, cos standard road wheels 700C were essentially too big for me - to avoid "toe overlap" ie the front wheel hitting your toe when you're pedalling, bike frames tend to have longer reach, slacker head tube angle etc, and the bike doesn't handle that well, or feel as comfortable. Back then, when I was road racing etc, I considered using smaller wheels - 650s - but then you cant easily get tyres, and less choice of tyres cos hardly anyone used them so manufactueres didn't make them, and you could never borrow a wheel or get a wheel from neutral service. Anyway! there you go. Long answer. Standard road wheels are basically ideal for average men I guess. Anyway yeh a Brompton bike handles brilliantly. The only other thing, with the 16 inch wheels, is luggage - you cant carry as much stuff, basically just two bags. With a bigger-wheel bike, you can use rear panniers, plus stuff on a rear rack, and front panniers too if you want, and a bar bag.... and carry a lot more stuff! But the downside of carrying more stuff is that you, carry more stuff!!
@susannathornton interesting! I really enjoyed your long answer. I am new into bikepacking so I am trying to gain as much knowledge as I can. I am 5'2" and ride 650s. I thought getting tires for a Brompton would be more challenging than 650b. I really enjoy that you talk about the history of the area you travel through. Something that doesn't really get covered on most youtube channels it makes your videos interesting. As a hiker that is getting into bikepacking I travel quite minimalistly. The gear I carry is ultralight and around 15 pounds. But I have yet to invest in bags so I carry a backpack with a saddlebag.
@@saskhiker3935 Hi again Lisa! oh that is interesting you ride on 650s... cool about your ultralight gear etc, sounds like your gear and experience are a brilliant background for light weight cycle touring. I have learned a lot from looking at what ultra light weight through hiker people type do, esp re food, the pot cosy I made it based on @homemadewanderlust Dixie, and I got a food dehydrator a couple of years ago, after reading what people are doing... really enjoyed learning about that kind of thing and trying out ideas. Whilst keeping it minimals, I am keen on nice food! and being comfortable at all times! haha. Hence my nice proper stove! And chairs. I literally have three chairs with me when I go on an advenutre haha, the helinox zero chair, I love it! a thermorest "trekker chair", also fantastic! and a sit mat which was the first thing I had then still use it sometimes after gradually getting the others... Anyway, thanks for watching and for writing! it is v nice to connect with people like this. Best wishes!
Great adventures on the Brompton! I biked from Varberg in Sweden to Amsterdam with my Brompton in 2020. It was great! Did I by any chance see you on road 156, in the rain outside Svenljunga June 6 or 7? It was a person touring with luggage on a Brompton. First time I saw that other than on my own bike 😅 Was soooo close to stop but was in a rush!! Regret I didn’t.
Hello Joakim! oh that sounds like a really cool thing to do, Varberg to Amsterdam... Ah no that was not me near Svenljunga. I wonder who it was?! Me too I have almost never met anyone else touring on a Brompton, though of course there are lots of people who do it. Bizarrely I once met Gianni brompton traveler in London, completely by chance. What is the chance of that?! I saw him by Blackfriars station and shouted HELLO! and he recognised me and we had a chat. Nice!
thanks redfraggle! sounds like you should try a different saddle. It's horrible feeling uncomfortable on the bike, spoils the whole experience. Maybe pop in and chat to someone at your local bike shop if you have one in the neighbourhood, prob they can suggest an alternative saddle that might suit you. I use the standard Brompton one that came with the bike and find it great kind of dont think about it but my husband didnt get on with his. Everyone is different. You wanna be comfortable, you got such a nice bike definitely you want to get a saddle that suits you so you 100% enjoy it
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Never heard anyone from outside of sweden pronounce the names of swedish city's so well 👍
I'm a 33 year old dude and for some reason out of nowhere your video popped up in my feed and I can't thank the algorithm enough for that. What a lovely video. I loved every minute of it. Subscribed!
oh that is good, welcome! glad you enjoyed the film!
What a treat - suddenly realising you have a new video out! Lovely mix of great scenery, tranquillity, informative and candid running commentary with lots of tips and examples of how to do things. Slow travel at its best. Message to self - "be more Susanna".
Aw Jo thanks for the lovely comment, glad you liked the film, yeh slow travel, human pace, nice... thank you for watching!
I can get on with a 'be more Susanna' ideal
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Another cracking video, good to see you back and looking well, you and Miriam Kennedy are two inspirational women
Love your videos. Thank you
Thanks Betty! glad you like them! 😎🚲
As someone that lives south of Malmö this was super interesting, thank you for sharing your experience!
I live south of Kristianstad and this was super interesting! Thank you for sharing.
One of my favourite things: A new video from Susanna 🙌thank you so much for sharing💖
Yes indeed - a new video from Susanna! It's like having a favourite chocolate that you save for later....
Another lovely episode Susanna, I wish we had a Freedom to roam and camp act over here in the UK. It was good that you were able to add lots of wild edibles into your diet as you rode along.
The Brompton is a great bike for this type of adventure where you may have to use trains etc to get to the start or end points.
Hi Sandy! aw thanks for the lovely comment. Yeh a folding bike and public transport, love it. We have got mainly maps of railway lines on the walls of the flat. Haha. But so nice to stand and look at them and think oh could go here, ride here, connect to there... endless places to go...
You can in Scotland - come north and the rules here are much the same as in Sweden! (Land Reform Act 2003)
I love that you are actually talking to yourself, but feel like you are talking to me as a travel companion. Always great to see you out and about
Aw what a nice comment, thank you
Great video. At 78 years old, I think I’ve missed the boat, so to speak, but it’s so nice to see a wonderful person such as yourself ride such an adventure. Perhaps I could do a small trip on an electric trike 😁. You know, I had owned a Brompton a number of years ago, but for health reasons I had to stop two wheeling. Looking forward to watching more of your videos. If I can’t do it, at least I can watch someone who can. Happy trails.
hello kelalamusic! thanks for writing! glad you enjoyed the film! aw I hope you find a way to get out and about on your wheels again 😎 thank you for the lovely message
I really enjoy watching your travels. Thank you for taking the time and trouble to record them for us to enjoy vicariously
Love your videos! Camping with my dog this weekend can't wait :)
oh I hope you enjoyed it and hope your dog had a great time too!
@@susannathornton Thank you, have a lovely weekend.
I‘m currently planning a bike trip in Sweden for next year and came around your video while searching for some inspiration, really liked it! Thank you!
Hi kajap214! oh that sounds like a great plan. glad you liked the film! I wonder which bits of sweden you are planning to see
the nice thing with Sweden is that you are welcome to pitch your tent almost anywhere you want. But still being hidden can feel nice of course
It is wonderful the allemansrätten, a thing to be treasured! Yes I feel relaxed if I am hidden. Even in Sweden, where as you say, it is legal to camp wild, I very much prefer to pitch where I can't be seen. I think it is a basic safety thing, especially as a woman alone. Actually, at that lake camp spot, a man did come by at dusk and he sat at the table a while and had his coffee or something. I was instantly anxious. Most people are OK and harmless but some are not and it is impossible to know. If I am camping like that, ie cant easily escape, and have been seen by a man, esp a solo man like that, I am alert and vigilant and cant relax. So it is much better to be hidden. Then I have blessed peace of mind, and I can relax and enjoy the pleasure of being out alone in nature
@@susannathornton Makes me sad as a man that I can have that effect on women just by existing. not your fault or anything, just how things can be sometimes
Good to see you again Susanna. Oh my word that old church with those paintings, so fascinating. Beautiful countryside too. Look forward to seeing more. Thanks so much for sharing 😊
Thanks for writing Robert. Yeh really cool to see those paintings. Those eyes and everything. Thanks for watching!
Another great video, Susanna. Very relaxed .. beautifully shot and edited .. and great choice of music .. and your delivery is so nice .. you really bring us along with you. Thank you. Nigel. Belfast.
Hi Nigel! thanks for writing! was so nice to meet you in Belfast that evening! lovely to be in touch like this! hope you're having a great summer
I'm not the Nigel that you met in Belfast Susanna !!! unfortunately.. good to know there's another Nigel out there as the name Nigel is practically never used anymore!! I am delighted to see and have just watched 'part two' of your trip.. very interesting and you dealt so well with locating your bike and finding your way our off that forest!!! .. another great video.. thank you.. and maybe bump into you in Belfast sometime!! 😊😊😊
As a Brit living in Göteborg who has picked up bikepavking the last year or so, your videos have been really inspiring. One of the main challenges I find, is finding suitable places to camp. There is an abundance of forest and fields and the right to roam, but often, finding a pretty camping site is difficult. But what you show is that a lityle perseverance and flexibility is actually all that is needed to solve the issue. Thanks for the great stories and the inspiration.
yeh I think you're right actually, mainly I find it tricky in the parts of sweden with more arable farming and also cows in the fields etc, eg I rode north through Småland and into Östergötland a couple of years ago, up to Norrköping and it was really tricky to find camp spots, made a film about it..
Wonderful to see you out again, Susanna. Thank you.🙂👍🚴♀️
thanks Brian! glad you liked it!
Absolutely love your videos . Look forward to the next one . mycket Bra 🙏
You're such a lovely person! I really enjoyed watching this video.
Thanks for inspiration. What a perfect combination: Sweden and Bikepacking. 😊
Hello from Sweden!
What a delightful video! Instantly put me in a good mood. Subscribed!
Oh that is great haha thanks for writing, instantly put me in a good mood, cheers!
Such a great idea to make the trip from Malmö to the cottage and to see what adventure would unfold! 🤗 Looks like Chapter 2 will have some dramas after that cliffhanger! 🫣 Fab background info explaining the sights as you went along…a really enjoyable watch as ever Susanna!! 😍 xx
Aw thanks Miriam! yeh I love just doing a journey that I need to do anyway, but instead of train or whatever doing it slowly, by bike... I have done that journey so often by train, which is nice too, but totally different. You dont get any *feeling* for what the place is really like. Whereas on a bike, going slowly, even though I am in places I have been through many times, a whole new Narnia world opens up. It was @pootlingalong who said the thing about Narnia, such a great comment she made on a film a while back, forests at the back of wardrobes... Anyway! bla bla! She put it much better than me! Hope you are having a good day! I have got kit and pasta and maps everywhere here again, super excited about to set off on another little trip, got about 10,000 things to do but it will all come together I am sure! 😎🙃 x x x
@@susannathornton wahoooooooo!!! Great to hear 🤗
Lovely video. You are so generous with your insights and information. Thank you. I will be in the UK next week then on to France and Italy on my Brompton. Can’t wait. Wish me luck! Cheers.
I live in Småland. Nice video. 😊
Wow nice villages and churches, love those red painted houses on stone walls, lovely! Looking forward to see part2, thanks for sharing
Good to see you again. I always see how grateful you are and so blessed to be in that beautiful area. I try to find the beauty in everything but that place is hands down beautiful 😍
This was such a lovely watch especially on our TV instead of the phone. It’s really good of you to post these. I must say cycling in western Sweden and in Norway we can’t recall seeing roadside veg stalls. Looking forward to part 2
Really pleasant cycling video! Lovely countryside with a lot of enjoyable spots. Thank you for sharing the nice tour. Greetings from Japan.👍
Cool to see that you cycled through my village were I live :) Äsphult, the one with the white church and people hanging out in front of.
Oh that is cool!
That was so interesting! landscapes, history, geography and cycling and camping! 😀👍🏽thank you
Glad you enjoyed it! yeh I just do what I think is interesting... yes your list kind of nailed it! thanks for writing!
Nice to see you back on the bike. This is one of your best videos so far. Mainly due to the extra work of putting titles on all the special places with their history.
Thank you.
Cheers 🌞🚴♀️🖖
Your videos are always inspiring and empowering. Thank you x
aw thank you, glad you enjoy them
Fabulous scenery. Thanks for letting us join you on this beautiful trip.
Lovely scenery, very relaxing to watch, sat on my comfy sofa, whilst you do the pedaling. Thank you for taking us with you. I was wondering recently how you were, and hoping you were well, so glad to see you are still alive and kicking, be well, God bless 👍
Hello! I know Im late to the party, you have been making videos for ages. But now Ive found your channel, and Im bingewatching. Me and my wife live near Höör, by Ringsjön. I recogniced some of the fotage, which was very nice. Keep up the good work you are doing. Good luck!
Hello! great you found the channel! thanks for watching!
Lovely video as always looks beautiful there 💕
hello Keith! thanks for watching! hope you're doing OK there
@@susannathornton hi yes not doing to bad I'm a bit naughty because I got myself a Brompton A line but still not been out on it yet because I have two other bikes as well .
oh that is great about the Brompton. And three bikes sounds v reasonable to me...
Southern Sweden is beautiful in the summer, but I wouldn’t recommend it in the winter as most of it is rather flat and the wind can really pick up speed. Add icy rain and a occasional snow storm and with power outages. Did my military service in Skåne in the 80’s and can say I never felt so cold in the winter as 0 degrees Celsius in Skåne! I’m from Östergötland and I’m no unfamiliar with cold weather, remember on my 15th birthday it was -25 but I still rode my moped (legal age is 15). Rode it for hours and had no problems with the cold as it was a dry cold with lots of snow on the ground and no wind. Also been far north skiing both down hill and regular and never felt that cold as I was in Skåne!
I rode a motorcycle in the military and Skåne in springtime is absolutely gorgeous to be on a bike if you stick to the small roads and mind the wind when you leave wooden sheltered part for open wind swept roads as you easily can be pushed by the sudden wind over to the wrong side of the road.
Hooray for Susan's adventures!
Delighted to see another video. Thank you. As usual so relaxing and inspiring to watch. Can't believe you left us on a cliff hanger!!!
There was an audible 'Oh no!' as your video finished...... I have no doubt you worked it out and we'll see part 2. Even though it will have passed by now, I am still crossing everything for you 🙂
Hi Penny! aw thanks dont worry yeh got myself into a bit of a twist but it worked out!
Greetings Susanna! What a spectacular video, the old bridge, the little white church with its extraordinary paintings and all that wonderful forest made my day. The truth is that in your country the tourism company should pay you to show those beautiful lands. Anyone who loves history, green areas and a little peace would definitely pay to be there.
The strawberries on the road reminded me of my childhood in Puerto Rico. During the week we went out with my grandmother to pick wild strawberries and she made us a spectacular cake! Thank you for sharing your story, experiences of the road and your peace!
May you be well, long life to you Susanna!
Aw Carmen thanks for writing, that is so nice, especially about your grandmother and the cake you remember from when you were small 🥰🍓
Relaxing! A big fan of Beech woodland a forest here too! Thanks for sharing. Really enjoyed watching.
Love your trip, so very much like the part of France where I live. Everyone thinks it's flat, it's not!! It's also very windy.
I admire your way of doing things, not planning to the nth degree and making it up as you go.
Thanks for the video.
Thanks for the lovely comment Colin! oh that is interesting, yeah sometimes in Skåne in summer I do look around at the golden fields and poppies and avenues of trees and think oh a bit like parts of Provence ... I don't know France very well, wonder where you are
@@susannathornton West France in the Vendee about 17 miles from the coast.
@@colinwellman9480 sounds nice!
Thank you. Looking forward to the next episode. You've left us on a bit of a "cliff hanger"! It is always fun to see your adventures.
What a master piece in its simplicity! It is so beautifully edited that catches the flavour of those human moments that any adventurer faces.
Your own health journey has inspired me to not give up hope as my Refurbished Brompton awaits to take me on its own adventures. In the mean time I’ll sit back with no effort and enjoy this brilliant series. thank you 🙏
Hi Susanna, I’m new to your channel, I loved it, I have a 30 year old Brompton which I bought new! I’m yet to take it wild camping in England. Thank you for your inspiring film, and the Zen of your production foe me on this sunny morning during a truly miserable summer! I will now work through your catalogue. 😊
Hello Ian! thanks for watching! welcome! hope you get the chance to take your lovely veteran Brompton bike out on some longer rides on a few nice summer days and things like that
What a surprise, a new video. As always inspiring and uplifting. The cliffhanger really makes me look forward to the next episode ;)
So brave! I love the cliffhanger but the raspberry pancakes made it for me. Beautifully filmed as always and thank you for sharing! Come on then, part II ! 🤗
Hello pootlingalong!! Aw thanks yeh the raspberries! and then wild strawberries, the taste somehow reminds me those old parma violet sweets if you know the ones I mean. Anyway hope you are well! Part II on the way!
Your trips are the best on RUclips!
Thank you for this video, it’s a special one. My great grandma’s family is from Skane and Va. We have a lot of family history with the church in Va. Thank you for adding the history and video that goes with these areas.
Inspiring video, thank you for sharing 😊
Ah great to see another video on the Brompton Susanna. Delighted a great pace to just listen and watch. It looks a lovely area of Sweden. Can’t wait for the next instalment thanks for sharing them with us.
Susanna, what a simply lovely wee video. The countryside is glourious, together with your ability to make every video so interesting. I'm so glad you are doing this trip over two videos as it give me something to look forward to in part 2. Thanks as always for going to the trouuble to take us along. ATB Big Dave Scotland....ps, I also love beech woods in th summer
Hello Big Dave thanks for the lovely message!
What a great film! Thank you for taking us along with you 😊
Thanks Anna!
Brilliant as always, a great mixture of countryside, history and camping. Thanks for showing the Dutch Army bowl on the last film, I bought one on Ebay and have used it even on my campsite camping - absolutely great and takes up no room.
I was just thinking about you Susanna! How great to see a new biking backpacking video 😊😊from you!
Looking forward to this one. It was lovely to briefly say ‘hi’ to you in London a few weeks back. Thanks for the videos!
Hi Chris! Yeh it was nice to meet you too!!
Surprisingly, for an English person, you drink quite a bit of coffee. Great ride! Very flat. Thanks so much for sharing. I had a great ride in Japan in the spring with my Brompton.
Hi Jason! yep, coffee ahhhh! great that you had a great time in Japan
@@susannathornton Yes,, we cycled in various parts where cycling was pretty safe/enjoyable. The rest, we travelled with metro/trains. Total: 24 days. So happy you were looking well and hungry at times. That means you had good appetite. Cheers!
I always look forward to your adventures Susanna 😀 I can't cyce at the moment as my disability has flared up but watching you travel is the next best thing. Good to see you so happy, take care for now.
Aw I'm sorry to hear you cant get out on the bike at the moment. Glad you enjoyed the film. Best wishes! Thanks for writing! take care you too
Thanks for making and sharing.🙏 Wonderful video! 👍🇦🇺
Marvellous.lovely presentation, understated.
Thank you for a lovely video. I eagerly await part two.........
Sweden is so beautiful. Scania is like the shire from lotr
Hey Susanna - Looks like a great trip. Some lovely story book architecture over there. Much flatter than I would have imagined too - so far that is! I hope all’s well with you. Great to see how your channel has grown too. Best wishes.
Hi Vin! Thanks for writing! Hope you are well!! yeh I love seeing the architecture, the cottages and things how they thatch them and the churches and manor houses etc... Pity I kind of missed Kristianstad cos the centre is all fancy renaissance and things like that I think, would have been nice. Never mind. You know, I really saw on this trip how "national" my understanding of architecture cos is in my mind I have baked in that there are "Norman" churches and "Jacobean" houses and whatever... Hello romanesque! renaissance! I have to kind of rethink and relearn everything Anyway, thanks for writing! hope you are having a good summer so far
Trevligt att följa ditt 4-dagars äventyr i Skåne, mitt landskap. Men, Vä var en ny bekantskap, mkt historia. Intressant! Trevligt också med alla gamla kyrkor längs vägen. Tack!
tack Peter! ja Vä var mycket intressant, jag hittade massor av artiklar på kyrkan faktiskt, om internationella anknytningen hos målningarna, och hur de kunde datera den osv - folk hittade en pergament bit gömt i ett relikskrin i altaret, med datum på det, eller något sånt. Tyckte att det var mycket interessant hela. Bara synd att jag missade helt Kristianstad, hey ho, nästa gång! thanks for writing!
Love your cycling adventures in Europe
Thank you for sharing really enjoyed this video.
Always enjoy your positive attitude
aw thank you Peter. Actually when I read your comment I laughed as I was actually at that moment pretty much in tears struggling in Devon hills in the rain, and unable to find my biscuits! haha. thank you for cheering me up
Always enjoy your vids. Sweden looks beautiful 💚
Have been looking forward to seeing your latest video. All good,thanks.
Enjoy your adventure Susan, a while the weather is nice. Take care
Was looking forward to see Kristianstad from your view but got pretty disappointed when you totally missed it, there is very nice cycle patch through the city that had taken you were you where going so dodging the city Centre was not the best way to go through it, it's a beautiful city that have been called little Paris för some of the beautiful old buildings we have here.
Hi Kent! aw yes I was sad that I missed seeing the centre of Kristianstad. It would have been so nice to see the architecture etc, especailly after seeing Vä the former town before they built Kristianstad. I expected that the road would take me to the centre but I seem to got on some kind of ring road instead, definitely not the best way, and it was getting late and I was worried about getting water before the evening, so I focused on that
@@susannathornton At 20:47 you should have turned left directly after the bridge over the crosswalk, then followed the river through the city park and then you follow Sydostleden through town. Sydostleden goes between Simrishamn - Växjö and that cycle path had taken you through the city in a nice way. You ended up in Näsby and that's the worst part of Kristianstad. Try Sydostleden the next time😉
now I know! thanks for the tips!
Förvånande bra video, cyklar själv och kampar så kul se lite skånska ställen
Hej Karl, tack för att du tittade!
Nice to find some female bikers in my country as well! Tank you for taking me along! I will subscribe!
Hi Bosis! it's a lovely country, and so nice to explore it by bike x thanks for watching!
Just found your channel loved the video so relaxing, thank you very much for sharing it with us.
thanks Jacqueline! glad to know you enjoy the channel!
Thankyou Susanna , loved that 😊
Lovely to see some scenery from my part of Sweden. (Born and raised in Kristianstad).
Hi Per-Ola! thanks for watching! oh that is nice, to me it is a lovely and really interesting part of Sweden. When I rode through it really made me see how varied the landscape is
@@susannathornton You really have to try ”Vänerleden”. Its a routetrip around Swedens biggest lake Vänern for bicycels. That trip is around 64 swedish miles and cover alot of different landscapes (forest, lakes, open landscapes and small towns). Both paved and gravel roads. Because of ”allemansrätten” its easy to find a campspot. That will be an experience to remember.
thanks for the tips!
Just seen the video drop. Can't wait to watch it.
Gbless😊.. 😁👍🏼👏👏
I really enjoyed this (nice surname, btw)
haha yeh good surname Tom! glad you enjoyed the film
Thanks Susanna great to Sweden be safe 🍀
Ooh, too weird...I was thinking of you this morning, wondering how you are. And here you are today! Shall watch later. Can't wait!
Hope you enjoy it! it was such a nice ride. Thanks for writing Alice!
Fantastic! I subscribed 👍
Hello! thanks for subscribing, hope you enjoy the channel!
I somehow came across your video today. I very much enjoyed the beautiful scenery, camera angles, and your narratives along the way. I'm surprised you didn't seem to be bothered much by mosquitoes in the wooded areas. Subscribed :)
Thanks for writing rlaplante! glad you like the film. Yeh you're right, the mosquitoes and gnats can be terrible, esp in woodland etc... I carry a headnet for that, and often it is absolutely necessary! I was lucky on this trip! anyway, thanks for subscribing!
Hi Susanna, Fresh pasta and tinned fish is my staple now. I find it helps with energy the following day and tastes fab. Nigella has wonderful, simple ideas for sardines and, better still mackerel. Buried in the pannier bag, pasta seems to last at least 3 days.
Safe travels and bon appetit!
Hi Andy! Oh that is interesting about fresh pasta... thanks for the tip! cooks really fast too doesnt it... Right that is something to try! I will check out the Nigella ideas too. I hadn't thought of looking to Nigella for camping recipes haha
@susannathornton Yes, cooks fast - I use the drained water for tea but don't tell anyone. I find Lidl Mackerel is perfectly fine, and almost as easy to heat through as the pasta
Brilliant piece! I live in Skåne. Did you know there are quite a few wolf families in the region of Linderödsåsen? 🐺😅
I heard that... I am quite scared of them, although I read that wolves do not usually attack humans - I read that the last time a person was killed by a wolf in sweden was about 100 years ago, something like that. But I do find it scary. Near the cottage in Småland last winter I found a wild boar that had been killed, and the hunting people in the vilalge said they reckoned it was a wolf, really scared me for a while
@@susannathornton Maybe healthy to be scared. Humbling effect, I’d say. I do respect wolves. Love your work,
As ever, Susanna, a brilliant mix of your musings and practical stuff. The pace of your trips is perfect, never too fast, counting kilometres but pure persistence and keen observations of your surroundings. I’m intrigued that you don’t wear a cycle helmet when you are covering such long distances?
No wonder your pronunciations of the different parts of south of Sweden is so good :P You're fluent in Swedish.
Yea, the west side of Krisitianstad is mainly industrial and sub-urban, not the most exciting, but the city center is very nice. It's a shame Åhus would've been a detour, since they have the best ice cream in sweden there, and a lovely beach. Thanks for you travelogue!
Yeh such a pity I missed seeing Kristianstad on this trip. so much to see, yeh Åhus, I cycled to there once but was sort of in a rush at the end of the day and I didnt have the chance to see much, and didnt have any ice cream! Pity! So many places... eg I haven't really seen much of Österlen and I imagine that it is lovely there. Actually though I enjoy it everywhere. It is just enjoyable to look around different places and see what is there
Super😍
Living near the Rickarum bridge we'd love to host you on your way, we're on Warmshowers and have a handful of guests every year. :)
oh that is very kind, thank you for the offer tompaah!
Labai gražu!
I was just wondering if it's often, or att all, that you cycle the wrong side when meeting someone on a bike-lane.. I mean In the UK you go by Left-lane and in for ex Sweden we drive on the Right side.. So ,I was just wondering if you ever had an awkward near crash or likewise?? Im, sure I would have done it If I was in the UK.. hehe 😊
I know what you mean! I dont really make many mistakes like that, but occasionally I go into a dream and forget, when there's noone else there reminding me, yes. Sweden used to drive on the left too didnt it... I heard a bit about the day it changed and how it was done, with school kids and everyone drafted in to make sure people managed the big switch OK etc...
What a nice video, but you forgot to mention Blekinge when you described how to cycle
Hello Ingegerd! oh thank you for writing, and mentioning about Blekinge. Yes I didn't highlight Blekinge, and I also didnt say anything about Halland either when I was talking about former Danish areas.... So I did miss things out... Actually tbh the reason I did it like that was because I was kind of taught in filmmaking to think of what the viewers most likely know, and to try to minimise the quantity of unfamiliar names... and I imagined that many viewers of my films are unfamiliar with the different Swedish regions, so I decided to keep it simple and just mention two regions, the main ones I was in during this trip, Skåne and Småland... so I didn't mention Blekinge but anyway that is why I did it. Actually my Dad and I did a lovely ride through Blekinge and into Småland a couple of years ago. We really enjoyed it. So many lovely places to go! Anyway, thank you very much for watching and for writing!
Trevligt att träffas i Compton Martin Susanna!
Ja det var det! Mycket trevligt! Thank you for welcoming me, and for such a nice chat!
Great video and bikepacking adventure. Amazing you ride a Brompton. Is that more challenging?
Hi saskhiker! thanks for writing! About wheel size, mostly I dont feel any difference compared to a large wheel bike. The bike handles really well. I only notice that I'm using small wheels when on loose gravel or cobbles or over potholes or going over tree roots etc - the small wheels go into the holes and bang the tree roots etc worse than big wheels. Tbh as an average height woman I feel this bike fits at least as well as many standard road bikes. I'm 5 foot 4 which is about average height for a British woman but when I raced road and track, often the bike frames I used were at the limit, cos standard road wheels 700C were essentially too big for me - to avoid "toe overlap" ie the front wheel hitting your toe when you're pedalling, bike frames tend to have longer reach, slacker head tube angle etc, and the bike doesn't handle that well, or feel as comfortable. Back then, when I was road racing etc, I considered using smaller wheels - 650s - but then you cant easily get tyres, and less choice of tyres cos hardly anyone used them so manufactueres didn't make them, and you could never borrow a wheel or get a wheel from neutral service. Anyway! there you go. Long answer. Standard road wheels are basically ideal for average men I guess. Anyway yeh a Brompton bike handles brilliantly. The only other thing, with the 16 inch wheels, is luggage - you cant carry as much stuff, basically just two bags. With a bigger-wheel bike, you can use rear panniers, plus stuff on a rear rack, and front panniers too if you want, and a bar bag.... and carry a lot more stuff! But the downside of carrying more stuff is that you, carry more stuff!!
@susannathornton interesting! I really enjoyed your long answer. I am new into bikepacking so I am trying to gain as much knowledge as I can. I am 5'2" and ride 650s. I thought getting tires for a Brompton would be more challenging than 650b.
I really enjoy that you talk about the history of the area you travel through. Something that doesn't really get covered on most youtube channels it makes your videos interesting.
As a hiker that is getting into bikepacking I travel quite minimalistly. The gear I carry is ultralight and around 15 pounds. But I have yet to invest in bags so I carry a backpack with a saddlebag.
@@saskhiker3935 Hi again Lisa! oh that is interesting you ride on 650s... cool about your ultralight gear etc, sounds like your gear and experience are a brilliant background for light weight cycle touring. I have learned a lot from looking at what ultra light weight through hiker people type do, esp re food, the pot cosy I made it based on @homemadewanderlust Dixie, and I got a food dehydrator a couple of years ago, after reading what people are doing... really enjoyed learning about that kind of thing and trying out ideas. Whilst keeping it minimals, I am keen on nice food! and being comfortable at all times! haha. Hence my nice proper stove! And chairs. I literally have three chairs with me when I go on an advenutre haha, the helinox zero chair, I love it! a thermorest "trekker chair", also fantastic! and a sit mat which was the first thing I had then still use it sometimes after gradually getting the others... Anyway, thanks for watching and for writing! it is v nice to connect with people like this. Best wishes!
Great adventures on the Brompton! I biked from Varberg in Sweden to Amsterdam with my Brompton in 2020. It was great!
Did I by any chance see you on road 156, in the rain outside Svenljunga June 6 or 7? It was a person touring with luggage on a Brompton. First time I saw that other than on my own bike 😅 Was soooo close to stop but was in a rush!! Regret I didn’t.
Hello Joakim! oh that sounds like a really cool thing to do, Varberg to Amsterdam... Ah no that was not me near Svenljunga. I wonder who it was?! Me too I have almost never met anyone else touring on a Brompton, though of course there are lots of people who do it. Bizarrely I once met Gianni brompton traveler in London, completely by chance. What is the chance of that?! I saw him by Blackfriars station and shouted HELLO! and he recognised me and we had a chat. Nice!
Another beautiful video! You are so inspiring.
What saddle are you using? The one that came with my Brompton is painful.
thanks redfraggle! sounds like you should try a different saddle. It's horrible feeling uncomfortable on the bike, spoils the whole experience. Maybe pop in and chat to someone at your local bike shop if you have one in the neighbourhood, prob they can suggest an alternative saddle that might suit you. I use the standard Brompton one that came with the bike and find it great kind of dont think about it but my husband didnt get on with his. Everyone is different. You wanna be comfortable, you got such a nice bike definitely you want to get a saddle that suits you so you 100% enjoy it