Bikepacking #2 - Camping, food & routines

[@bretthannan200]

How cool is this girl,love your stuff, nice way to live,go you

[@taracmonroe]

You are inspiring me! I thoroughly enjoyed your video

[@ancarada2916]

You are simply the best, I wish you all the luck, joy, health and happiness

[@giantcheerio]

Thank you🙏🙏🙏

[@alidarwish6805]

God bless you , stay safe . Hajj Ali / USA

[@ahmadrezanazif6438]

you're wonderful, I'm so happy that you're mostly enjoying your time.

[@franmendez2441]

In this vídeo you looks especialy happy...thanks for sharing!

[@SheelaghDaly]

Love the video! What a great camping spot :)

[@whynotph]

Lovely place, keep on sharing 😍😍

[@ErictoonsTV]

I love your video and you tell it very well. Im a beginner bike tourer. Thank you for your video. Were the same, i dont need netflix, doing nothing in my home. I'd rather go out for an adventure. Glad that i met you. i found a new friend. 🚴😌

[@welshbikepackingadventures]

Great advice! I always leave it until late before i set up camp, wild camping is generally not allowed in the uk, although i think its tolerated. Iv never had a problem. I think you're quite a awesome person tbh, a year on the road and documenting your journeys. Wishing you happy travels, Viel Spaß beim Reisen!

[@giantcheerio]

I think wild camping is illegal in most countries, but I never had any problems! Happy bikepacking & cheerio:)

[@mountaingoat8788]

Very nice spot!!

[@ponentegravel]

Fantastic Girl Thank for video

[@grahamambridge2856]

I'll get a cuppa and come back and watch this. Loving the vids. Warm regards Sheffield England

[@danzaokid]

Great music! Hints: Having been through so much rain and kilometers the headset may need re-greased and the other bearings checked for roughness. Bicycle chains wear out after 3000 km, measure the chain every month as it is cheaper to replace chains than the rear or front cogs.

[@OneGoodLeg]

Good advice! I've just had to replace my cassette, chainset, jockey wheels and chain because I let the chain get too worn. $$$

[@flapsfalkland5181]

Brilliant ❤️

[@danielfabreponce7079]

Felicitaciones, muy buenos tus videos !!! Saludos desde Montevideo-Uruguay

[@armella_ultramyggen]

Great channel you have :) Have been binwatching your videos and love them :) Hoping to go for a longere bike packing ride this year my self.

[@อใi]

You have to take care walking on dunes. (Not suppose to.) There are fragile, and you could get a fine for that. You can camp in "forêt communale" .

[@gamarusmarco3576]

Que de belles aventures... Que de courage... Bravo

[@MrTobiasAn]

Entertaining, destinguished and informative content- that was a great video to watch! Keep it up 💪🏼🔥

[@patriklundgren6393]

Wow il be a member soon

[@BikeDispatch]

Amazing. Subbed. 🇳🇿🚴🏻‍♂️

[@alehache8786]

Eres increible, quiero salir a rutear pero todavia no me animo, verte con tanta libertad es espectacular!!!

[@giantcheerio]

Quizás un día;)

[@MeataVore]

Just recently found you channel as I am a weekend cycle camper here in Ireland. Love all your videos and I find my camping spots much the same way you do. I am also a minimalist and try and keep the amount of gear that I take with me to minimum. With my zero carb lifestyle my food has become so so simple and sustaining for the trips.

[@Cryr213]

Wow, What do you bring to eat on your trips?

[@MeataVore]

@@Cryr213 Because I do not eat any carbs whatsoever. I bring a plastic food container filled with boiled eggs and high fat beef burgers. I also carry a butter stick that I can bight on if I am really hungry. I do not drink as much water as I used to now and can cycle all day without eating except for the butter every so often if needed. I save my meal for after I have set up the tent. I do not need a fire or any heat as all my food can be consumed cold.

[@Cryr213]

@@MeataVore cool, realy interesting!

[@ewerthonleonhardt9153]

É bom demais fazer isto, estou com muita saudades da estrada!

[@alibeylerbeyi2502]

Teşekkürler...

[@nobgross4113]

I think your channel is great to promote cycling and inspiring the sheeple 🐑 to get their backside off the sofa and live. You're looking healthier too! I think you should drop your saddle by about 20mm as you look like you're sitting a little too high. If you like cycling in sandals, I believe Shimano do a SPD pair. Keep moving! 😉

[@giantcheerio]

To be honest: along the way I went to 3 different bike shops to ask them to drop my saddle BUT they didn't know how to and I also don't know up to now😅😅 its a special giant system or i dont freaking know and I even googled for instructions but i didn't find any and at one point I just stopped searching and got used to the saddle position :D

[@nobgross4113]

@@giantcheerio What!!!??? Three bike shops can't alter saddle height??? Remind me to open a bike shop on the continent! 😳 I'm not sure what bike you've got, but take a look at this, it may help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4jQe2iqqJt_hKc Seriously, drop your saddle. You'll feel the improvement immediately. Safe travels x

[@juuuliiiiiiie]

It is so impressive and inspiring to see you doing this all on your own! To me this is absolutely brave and beyond brave! Are you planning on doing other essentials Videos? Like how often and where do you shower and wash clothes? How often do you need to go to a supermarket? Where else do you need to go regularly (sports market/Hardware store etc.)? How do you plan your tours? Do you ever need to use google maps or are road signs sufficient? How to avoid anything getting stolen? How to deal with electronic supplys when it rains? Lots of love and strength for cycling from germany!

[@giantcheerio]

Thank you sooo much! Yes, I am planning more "How to" videos but this might take a little while as I am currently having a cycling interruption. I'll definitely create stuff about the showers and morning routine and all the daily stuff that is "normal" for me while being on the road. Cheerio!

[@matt281075]

👌👍

[@carolineecheverria8283]

Love you

[@jasdeepsinghfaridkot1588]

please please and please do drop more of such content on your channel, my mum is hug fan of yours and follows you on insta. Stay blessed and safe.

[@giantcheerio]

I will! There's more content on the making!

[@jasdeepsinghfaridkot1588]

@San Diego Spiderman Cycling same here...lol!

[@zuzanavetrakova480]

Hello wherever you are! Thank for your beautiful videos. Yes, you are an inspiration for me. It´s been my dream for a few years, but I can´t get over the fear of camping at night and feeling lonely. But, my question is, could you recommend the name of the solar panel you are using? Thank you and all the best!

[@antonio82917]

Cool video! Interesting to know what apps do you use to find good routes for cycling?

[@giantcheerio]

I am using komoot:)

[@tomh7708]

I enjoy your channel. I just bought my first "real" bike and I'm retired now so no more excuses! You're an inspiration!

[@anittalux23]

Like your bike packing. How many kg do you carry on your bike? And is your bike pedals assisted?

[@giantcheerio]

Around 40-45 kg I guess. It’s not pedals assisted:)

[@CogitoErgoSum67]

Love your videos, am about to start my bike packing adventures 😅

[@punjabseth260]

👌🏻👌

[@ToadallyMemes]

667th like. Doing God's work

[@chuto4826]

What kind of phone or device do you use ? The quality of your videos is amazing

[@giantcheerio]

I was using my phone:)

[@psocretes8183]

I'm surprised you get so many punctures. Do you use punture proof tyres like Schwalbe tyres? I think in forty years of cycling I have only gotten one puncture. You mentioned your diet. What I do when I go off is to take multi vitamins to make sure I get all the vitamins I need. I also watched a documentory on youtube about lentils. Red lentis have most of the nutrients a body needs to stay healthy. Lentils in the form of Dhal with bread is what millions of the poor of the world eat to sustain themselves. They are easy to carry as they don't spoil and cook pretty quickly. I do add vegitables to add variety. All the best from England.

[@giantcheerio]

My tires were shitty, that's why I had to deal with all these punctures along the way. Im gonna use schwalbe tires now. And about the lentils, these are great and I really do love then for dinner! Yummi!

[@janai4477]

I am planning to go on the bike trip for the first time ever this summer. I have lots of questions and things to learn before going. In my opinion the most important thing is safety. I was thinking to camp only in oficial camping spots, to feel more safe. What is your experience about camping alone, in a random spot? I am guessing that sometimes it gives you more flexibility and it's more spontaneous.

[@Volkmannx]

🤓👍

[@alexmorgan3435]

It would be good for you to do a video playing your ukulele.

[@giantcheerio]

Maybe one day;)

[@ondrejjanoska660]

I would love to know how do you navigate. You said that you riding now some French what ever road....so how to find always the right way....I get always lost....not that it is a problem but it would be nice to know how to. :D Cheerio and have fun.

[@giantcheerio]

I am using komoot to navigate with my phone but a couple of weeks ago I got a wahoo cycling computer to save my phones battery. Have to get used to the GPS computer and test it :)

[@raymonray5444]

food ? any recommended dried food ?

[@roadbike_rva6002]

What microphone are you using?

[@paulryanliedo7300]

I like u mam & ur bike packing ❤️❤️❤️

[@clickbaitnumberone1403]

Yeah, very interesting. But wouldnt it be bette with a more camouflaged tent? Or a tarp...

[@giantcheerio]

Sure, why not :)

[@TheDrachenRache]

It's the best when you curse in German 😅

[@alanmcvicar8608]

Do you leave your bike unsecure during the night in these remote locations? Can you risk the bike not being stolen?

[@giantcheerio]

I lock it, but usually bikes don't get stolen in the middle of nowhere:)

[@fayzeabedlah2623]

👌👌👍🙏👏👏👏

[@TheTerryMarsh1]

Where and when do you charge your phone, camera, bike lights, etc? Also, does your KZbin channel earn you enough to cover your expenses?

[@giantcheerio]

Hey Terry! I charge my stuff with the solar panel and sometimes I stop at cafés and plug in all my electronic devices. Up to know I am not covering all my expenses via YT. My channel is way to small for an income that could cover my daily needs

[@TheTerryMarsh1]

@@giantcheerio it's good to hear from you Lara (did I get your name right?). Thank you for your straightforward response. I am considering setting up a new business, possibly with a YT channel, hence my interest in what you are doing with YT. Also, I have done a lot of cycling, camping and music in the past - and intend to do more in future. Oh, and I speak German! 👍🤓

[@64maxpower]

You are bad ass

[@giantcheerio]

:D

[@nehl9323]

What do you use as a camera ?

[@giantcheerio]

For this video I used a Samsung phone

[@romeur8709]

Tive meu tempo de ciclismo e o de camping.. acho que esta na hora de misturar os dois.

[@t.s.a.5386]

I enjoyed watching 👍Do You have any destination of Your trip / adventure (around 🌎or something like that)? What do You do if some of Your equipment is broken? - do You buy newer or try to fix it? Do You service bike by own or look for local service? Greetings

[@giantcheerio]

I don't have a final destination but right now I'm doing a little break to save up for my upcoming adventures. When there is an issue with my bike I try to fix it myself but sometimes there is no other option than seeing the mechanic

[@WanderABit]

Please don't kill me for this remark, but I was watching over and over 1:41 spot to evaluate the way you packed your spider rack, and at the end I noticed something different. IMHO your foot position indicates your saddle is too high. Note, I am not bike fitter, I simply injured my knee some time ago because of saddle height (I like it this way, unfortunately), but now, I am cautious. So, just a remark, I wish you good health and safe trips.

[@claudiocavecchi5318]

Bring me with you next time😢

[@Luxqs]

If you go for groceries, how do u protect your bike? What about shower? Without it mosquitoes would kill me. Danke

[@giantcheerio]

I lock my bike outside the store and up to now that has been fine all the time. And about the shower thing: there are plenty of rivers and if I don't find a water source, I'm gonna smell bad for a couple of days & I'm okay with that.

[@Luxqs]

@Giant Cheerio the "smell" is okay :) I just had issues with mosquitoes without the shower but maybe it's just our region or I am too smelly :D So I was wondering how to avoid them. Thanks

[@paulryanliedo7300]

Hi mam ur so beautiful☺️

[@sarvagya1994]

I think we people all over the world we should just leave our cars and strat using a bicycle . We need to save our planet . Drastically

[@Wannaridebikes]

Do you have a home?

[@giantcheerio]

I make myself a home wherever I'm at

[@Wannaridebikes]

@@giantcheerio oh

[@sauravbasu8805]

Do you believe in ghosts/supernatural and ever felt such fear while camping alone ?

[@giantcheerio]

I don't know if these things exist and even if, I am not afraid.

[@makefutur]

Where are you?

[@giantcheerio]

This video was made in France :)

[@Wimbelder]

Do you life always on a bike or do you have a House And how do you do it money wise

[@giantcheerio]

I don't have a home anymore but spent summer time at a friend's place to refill the travel piggy bank :)

[@Wimbelder]

Nice and what work do you do to make money

[@mr.denoli7749]

hi, I also want to travel by bike, although I have small wheels, it is a Brompton model. interested in the name of the brand of the pot on the fire that folds up? before that, you probably had an aluminum one, are you satisfied with this complex one or do you advise to buy it? You have a very beautiful smile and beautiful teeth, I am already treating mine, are you interested in implants or veneers or whitening, sorry if this is personal, you can not answer))

[@giantcheerio]

Hey Iviv, The foldable pot is a sea to summit pot and it is definitely worth buying. It's so handy and so small, it fits perfectly inside my frame bag. And about my teeth haha. They are fine, I use regular toothpaste and that's it! :)