Athens to London by bicycle. A 4300km cycling journey across Europe

Travelling across Europe by bicycle seemed like the perfect introduction to long distance bike touring. In 2019 I bought a cheap bike in Athens, attached some camping gear and luggage and started riding with no real planned route to see how far I could make it.

[@CanyonWanderer]

I came across this by accident it seems, but what a great ride, I enjoyed every minute of it, very inspiring! You've ridden some of the most beautiful landscapes of Europe I'd say, kudos for choosing the route!

[@jimmydk82]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed watching. I can't wait to explore more of Europe by bike👍

[@CanyonWanderer]

@@jimmydk82 You might consider visiting NL, we have a very nice cycling infrastructure over here 😀

[@jameshart7501]

Worth 37 minutes of my life. Thanks for sharing! Wonderful places.

[@jimmydk82]

Thanks mate, best of luck in all your own adventures in life👍

[@jimmydk82]

Thanks mate👍 Good luck in all your own adventures in life

[@rasheedrebelde4643]

Maximum respect man ! I recently completed a 2600 km trip from Amsterdam to Barcelona. I was also alone. I camped wild and though it was illegal I encountered no problems. The trick is to camp late at night under the cover of darkness and to be got at first light. The idea of first going somewhere by train or plane and cycling back home is something I'd never thought of. Thanks to you it's something I would consider doing in future. You're an inspiration. Ride on. You're a certain breed of Englishman, tenacious, unassuming and probably self-deprecating. Asked how the trip went you'd probably just say ''OK''.

[@BDBD05]

Amazing...Beautiful...Colourful...adventurous...Inspirational...Hats off!!!

[@normawingo5116]

Wonderful video. Thank you for taking the time and energy to share your trip.

[@happyhermit2022]

Really good thank you and congratulations...I know that I couldn't have achieved that...fab scenery and great music. Have a great 2022 👍

[@oldshakyhands]

Thanks for the video. Re-enforces my belief that you don't have to spend a fortune on kit to have an epic adventure. Enjoy your times.

[@waisinglee1509]

He's not doing it on the cheap; he's wearing a North Face jacket, some fancy GPS or satnav device, a smartphone, a new Kona, etc.

[@jimmydk82]

Couldn't agree more👍

[@serhatemre8167]

In fairness, he's also using Decathlon panniers. It's a bit of a mix but yeah, the GPS/SatNav thing can't have been too cheap and the Alpine bit in particular would necessitate some quality equipment/clothing I would have thought. I would have liked to have seen more camping/accommodation bits, an equipment/clothing list and a map/route/time breakdown. It's a really nice vid, a great achievement and is definitely inspiring. I want more details though :-).

[@ray076NL]

@@serhatemre8167 good second hand one wont run you more than €100. Gps isnt that expensive anymore.

[@waisinglee1509]

@Sven Lima Doing it on the cheap is not shown in the video.

[@jimfreeman7656]

Jimmy! aka The Machine! Excellent effort.

[@percival3830]

Just fantastic! This is an inspiration, thank you.

[@jimmydk82]

Thanks, so happy you enjoyed it👍

[@BillCadmus]

Unbelievable journey off the beaten path...

[@Tony-xk6de]

This is so inspirational, i am planning a shorter trip for May from North Macedonia to Amsterdam and i can't wait!! You did an amazing job producing this short film. Lots of love from North Macedonia!!

[@tonypaddler]

A very well made video with great content , thanks very much 👍 I hope you do another trip soon!

[@yt4krist0f]

Wow, what an amazing adventure, I'm glad you could make it till the very end. Thanks for sharing!

[@jimmydk82]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed watching.. ride on👍🚲😎

[@williamwade7059]

One of the best cycling videos EVER. MY WIFE WATCHED THIS😁😁

[@jimmydk82]

Thanks mate, glad you guys enjoyed it👍

[@joaoleiteneto668]

Congretulations. It was a great pleasure to watch your video!

[@paulsslightlyactivelife]

What a fantastic adventure across Europe - a great effort and totally captivating to watch. So glad this popped up in my suggested videos feed.

[@jimmydk82]

Thanks mate, all the best for your own adventures👍

[@johnmetcalfe4836]

Amazing trip and one of the best videos. Well done.

[@solway17carlisle]

Came up and in KZbin out of the blue - excellent watch and what a great adventure. Fantastic 👍

[@jimmydk82]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed . Best of luck on all your own adventures

[@shizan]

What a wonderful adventure! Thanks for sharing your amazing journey with us.

[@jimmydk82]

It was my pleasure, thanks

[@Pomerpom1wweq]

Hey Jimmy I saw this vid couple years ago as I was considering bike camping in Europe. I loved your vibe and how u just bought the bike/gear in Greece then went off. Inspired me and I ended up riding from SF to Portland Oregon, flew to Rome and then to Greece and all the coast north to Trieste. Gave my bike away and flew home with a small pannier and nothing else. Was great. Getting ready for another adventure but this time via a Vespa. Best, Marc

[@spacedriver496]

If you like backpacking videos, find the series Two years on a bike, it is amazing :).

[@jimmydk82]

Hi Marc, great to hear you've had your own bikepacking adventures in the US and Europe. It sure is one heck of a feeling to head out into the yonder on two wheels. Best of luck for your future adventures

[@wrathofgod1469]

w0w unbelievable! Greatest adventure of his life!!

[@Record4u]

I enjoy watching the bicycle trip video. The scenery is so beautiful. Please travel safely.

[@meista187]

Dunkirk gave me goosebumps. What a beautiful ride and awesome landscapes !

[@edwardgomez3633]

Amazing adventure. Thanks for sharing it. From California. 👍

[@tatrobuz]

Невероятный, прекрасный фильм. Я отдохнул во время просмотра. Спасибо, вам, за огромный труд, при создании этого видео и спасибо KZbin за хорошую рекомендацию 😊 Привет с Южного Урала России. Может быть когда-нибудь и у нас прокатитесь на велосипеде. Всем Добра и Мира ☀

[@jimmydk82]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed watching. I sure would love to ride through the Southern Urals someday..

[@joybeans10]

Wonderful. Thanks for sharing. Very inspiring.

[@Yobeagger]

amazing, thank you for showing us your ride.

[@williamattkinson5487]

Great film, filled me with wonderlust

[@singakoreantv7582]

Beautiful and Stunning scenery.💕💕💕 it's always lovely to walk with you my friend. 👍👍👍 Thank you for sharing . happy weekend.

[@fjsmith623]

Great video of a great trip. Thanks and well done!

[@hedleywilliams392]

Thanks for sharing, beautiful trip with accompanying sound track. I am looking forward to starting my bike tours once covid relaxes.

[@georgebush2798]

Amazing journey. We would love to be you. Greetings from Ireland and safe travels

[@nicolazelotti7145]

A pleasure to watch. Very relaxing and inspirational, I'm a bikepacking newbie and videos like yours make me think that someday I will live adventures like this. Thankyou, greetings from Italy!

[@martinkent333]

Do you stop at stop signs, Nicola?

[@jimmydk82]

Thanks Nicola, good luck for your own adventures👍👍👍

[@stefanunterwegs4419]

Great tour and great film about! Thanks for sharing!

[@jimmydk82]

Thanks Stefan, Glad you enjoyed watching

[@andreitretiakov9958]

Wow! Nice trip,! It's really inspired

[@oscartaylor2035]

Well done! You pushed me a little forward to do this kind of thing myself. Nice touch with some classic Smash track at the end :)

[@frankheinen6195]

you have my volsten respect I bow to you. and there are really nice corners to see in germany great Video

[@00007lauta]

Marvelous journey by biking. What a beautiful scenery. Best regard from Indonesia

[@JoranPatah]

thanks for making this beautiful video 👏👏👏

[@07303094]

Nice video! Thanks for sharing it.

[@whatthe6532]

Brilliant editing. Pictures told the story.

[@jimmydk82]

thankyou

[@jameshoey303]

Great vid thank you for sharing very enjoyable

[@RavinderSingh-yi2fq]

It's really so beautiful video my brother 🇮🇳🙏

[@jimmydk82]

Thanks for watching, Best of luck for all your own adventures👍

[@RavinderSingh-yi2fq]

@@jimmydk82 bro tell me one thing why don't you make more videos ? I honestly don't watch full video like of this length you have posted but I watched this one because you didn't bore to us Lol , so brother you should have to make more videos you are good in this, I am damn sure your channel will grow so fastly.

[@Fudders]

Nice one Jimmy, well done 👍 It's a shame you caught so much grim weather, but thanks for sharing the trip!

[@rex758]

I enjoyed this wonderful journey you did. great trip. congratulations

[@jimmydk82]

Thanks👍 glad you enjoyed

[@tcekys]

Skvelý výkon a prekrásne spracované video.Ďakujem

[@spacedriver496]

Souhlasím, pěkně zpracované video :).

[@manhlinhtran5689]

Your journey is amazing, thank for your share 🤩

[@jimmydk82]

Thanks for watching. Good luck for all your adventures

[@beyhanmeyrali6208]

Thanks a lot for sharing :) Truly inspiring!

[@Leontyk]

Wow! Fantastic trip! I couldn’t believe you did it in 7 weeks. Thanks for the inspiration :)

[@jimmydk82]

Thanks, best of luck on all your adventures✊

[@waseemhaydar]

Wow that's great Thank you so much for your Beautiful sharing

[@jimmydk82]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed👍

[@ekskdks]

I fell in love with your wonderful trip.

[@jimmydk82]

your too kind, thank you

[@alexk3806]

A beautiful adventure. Bravo.

[@marciobarcelos9711]

Amazing, great journey. Keep on riding! I wish to do something like this someday.

[@jimmydk82]

Thanks Marcio, I hope you get the opportunity to do your own cycling adventures, ride on 👍🚲😎

[@007bigrob]

Fabulous journey,well done 👍

[@utefoulkes1466]

We loved watching your adventure from here in New Zealand with fond memories of Europe. Found ourselves wondering the names of the places in between your captions of country or major city, as many looked great. Thanks for sharing. Happy biking 🚲🙂.

[@exxjay]

Fantastic trip, thanks for sharing .

[@jimmydk82]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. I can't wait to do another one..

[@ademirgoodjunior3371]

U will take it to ur life, what a journey dude! Cheers 🤜🤛✌️✌️

[@danielmagana5125]

Excelente work, great respect and attitude a long the road, it’s very difficult not to wish a trip like this. “A life time trip” Congratulations 🎉🍾🎊

[@jimmydk82]

Thanks Daniel. I thought this might be a 'once in a lifetime' trip but now I'm hooked on this kind of travel and want to do lots more. Good luck on your own adventures

[@riproaringblues]

Really enjoyed your trip video Jimmy, the icing on the cake would be you narrating your trip as you wind your way through the route. thanks!

[@jimmydk82]

Thanks Andy. I'd love to be more proficient at narrating and shooting/editing my travel vids. Something I will try next time👍

[@chromebook2724]

well done mate, that's a hell of a long trip. very inspiring

[@jimmydk82]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed watching. All the best for your own adventures

[@duncanlamond1427]

Really enjoyed watching this. Well done mate.

[@jimmydk82]

Thanks mate👍 I appreciate it

[@luizfernandovillalbasantos1946]

Amazing journey, man! Congratulations!

[@jimmydk82]

Thanks, all the best for your own adventures

[@yorkshiretink3188]

Awesome 😎👍👍👍...... Brilliant film, thanks for taking the time to film it, really enjoyed it. .....All the best 🍻🍺🍻🍺🍻🍺🍻🍺🍻🍺

[@jimmydk82]

Thanks mate, was my pleasure

[@topcat8891]

"Best weather of the whole trip in bloody London England" 🤣😂🤣 love it! Great film really enjoyed it great scenic shots and you rode past my local spot on the Thames as you rode into London ! Nice one Ride Hard Ride Safe 👍

[@jimmydk82]

Thanks mate, best of luck for all your own adventures👍

[@garyskyner5855]

You managed to capture the essence and atmosphere of cycle touring brilliantly👍

[@jimmydk82]

Thanks, after experiencing the adventure of cycle touring its hard to go back to ordinary ways of travelling

[@garyskyner5855]

@@jimmydk82 I have spent the past six or seven months touring around the Balkans so, I recognise many of the places in your video. All being well, next stop Turkey.

[@jimmydk82]

@@garyskyner5855 Fantastic! Will you finish your trip in Turkey?

[@garyskyner5855]

@@jimmydk82 Depends on the Covid situation. I may go back to the UK for a while or I may continue my trip.

[@jimmydk82]

@@garyskyner5855 👍 Either way that a fantastic trip. Hope you also post on KZbin when you've finished your journey

[@TSGB6666]

what an achievement bro! wonderful landscapes along the way.

[@jimmydk82]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed watching. Good luck on your own adventures😎

[@comissiotecnicacrossmatade682]

Congratulations!!!

[@MasjitoBandung]

Nice journey brother .. i like this video, keep save and healthy 👌

[@lenkiewitcz]

Almost did a similar thing, decided to buy a vintage motorhome instead and stayed in Greece for 12mths...It was an amazing journey although broke down 3 times, wish i had stuck to my original plan of cycling...Kudos to you :)

[@82dreamwalker]

Very inspiring trip! Well done M8!👏🏻

[@jimmydk82]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed 😎

[@TakisBTM]

Great ride! Really great! Well done!

[@jimmydk82]

Thanks ✌

[@brianwheeldon4643]

Very nice trip Jimmy... way to go mate

[@engseler]

very nice video... love it

[@outandabout5815]

Great video...What a fantastic experience...

[@jimmydk82]

Thank you, good luck in your own adventures in life

[@denysratushnyi6133]

Thanks for this video!!!Cool trip!

[@jimmydk82]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed watching. Best of luck on your own adventures in life😎

[@funnybones6131]

What an achievement 👏🏼🥳 an absolute 37 minutes delight 🤩

[@jimmydk82]

Thanks, so glad you enjoyed. Ride on👍

[@bikecerrgoias]

Parabéns! Esse ano fiz uma Cicloviagem de Araguari - MG ao Rio de janeiro, 900km e viagens como essa sempre nos inspiram. Avante guerreiro! #cicloturismogoias 🙌👏🚴‍♂️

[@jimmydk82]

👍That would have been an awesome trip. Can't wait to go to South America

[@windowswashbasin]

This is epic. Thanks for sharing!!

[@jimmydk82]

Glad you enjoyed.. thanks😎

[@romiejohnbanares1184]

great vid bro. hope someday can do same adventure like this. cheers.

[@GASGOWESASYIKSYAHDU]

Epic adventure...👍👍❤️amazing view..👍

[@jimmydk82]

Thanks mate.. best of luck for all your own adventures👍

[@hamzavfb274]

Great video and great channel I hope for more beautiful and wonderful content

[@jimmydk82]

Thanks for the compliment, I'll try to post again from future trips✌

[@vitolu9986]

Great！I hope to travel to Europe like you one day.

[@jimmydk82]

Thank you, I hope you get the opportunity

[@stefannedeljkovic3830]

Well done brother! You are a real inspiration! I'm planning trip from Belgrade to Valencia. Can you share with us a little bit more about equipment and how to find best routes... Thank you for the video!

[@Songbirdstress]

It's so beautiful!

[@jimmydk82]

Thanks you're so kind! 🙂

[@jazpaulallen2409]

Awesome, Liked and subscribed ✌👍

[@mrsoh377]

Great video! 👍👍👍

[@jimmydk82]

Thanks, glad you liked it

[@antonioskoda9516]

Hats off sir, glad you liked Croatia, that's where I'm from! I want to attempt a 400 km ride soon, I can't imagine how eventful your 4300 km were! Props, and congratulations.

[@jimmydk82]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed! Good luck for your 400km ride👍 Croatia is a fantastic country to cycle through

[@gerasimostsolas]

@@jimmydk82 how much days were u in this trip?

[@PinkishPaddler]

Super trip, Jimmy, well done! You really see which countries hv great road and bike infrastructure (to the north and west) and which have…well…less so! Your videography is stunning and sights spectacular but you also capture that part of long distance biking that is all about getting food, water and rest! As a Canadian riding across France from Atlantic to the Rhine river 2 years later on own bicycles (also Konas!) i was mightily impressed. Watched all 37.5 minutes 😎

[@jimmydk82]

Thanks mate, as you'd know, sometimes those moments of finding food, shelter and rest can be the best part of the whole adventure👍

[@BrentsJoyride146]

Beautiful places

[@AwesomeAngryBiker]

Well done ate, brave move not testing the bike for a while, hats off to you sir

[@jimmydk82]

Thanks mate, all the best for your own bikepacking adventures

[@AwesomeAngryBiker]

Cheers dude, I'll keep an eye out for you when I hit the road

[@agroumabderrahmane5199]

very nice to see, thanks man

[@rrocketman]

Champion ride. What a legend👍

[@PedaleDouce]

damn i knew i saw you elsewhere before lmao i spent the whole first half of your video wondering where i did saw you, and i realised just before Vivien (trails on wheels) shows up that it were you i saw in his videos last week ! Lovely to see both points of view

[@jagdishgaikwad88]

What wonderful journey brother Love from Mumbai India,💕🙏

[@PepperLim]

Fantastic! Ride safe!

[@yuriygrytsenko2468]

Great journey! I watched the video and felt envy that you had been able to do it and I probably not:)

[@jimmydk82]

I hope you get the chance for the journeys you are dreaming of🤞

[@RonaldoBagaRonnie]

This is epic pinnacle of adventure.

[@jimmydk82]

Thanks Ronnie, glad you enjoyed

[@homemark22]

by the time I saw your blog by this time you only had 601 subs ...looking forward to a K-Mill in the future years . Good luck stay safe and ....just enjoy life :)

[@larrygoren6897]

Fab! Well done. Would have loved to see a road map along the way.

[@mtbiketyrola.h.4772]

👍👍👍👍👍great job

[@nikosa.5926]

RESPECT!!!!!!