Biking the Otherworldly Landscapes of Jordan (Amazing Experience!)

[@aliborini2184]

I hope you had fun in my country, Jordan. I am one of your followers, and I love touring on a bicycle. Be an inspiration to your followers.

[@benesssa]

............you can be very proud of your country, I love it, the media tells us things they don't know, just like the kindness of your people....this video is great and shows us that it's superb... ..peace be with you .....bernard of strasbourg 🙏🙏🙏

[@freedomwon2004]

Your Country looks amazing!

[@eduardherak8599]

Beautiful bikepacking video super 🏕️🚵‍♂️🚴‍♀️🌞❤️👍

[@begodonosti]

What a video, what an inspiration!! Thank you!!

[@chewey213]

Avid fan here. Stay safe always! Love your content it inspires other riders to start their own adventures!!

[@corrineleistikow]

Another amazing video. This area looks so spectacular. Thank you for sharing it with us

[@Manetty6]

how is that possible to comment 7 days ago when the video is out for 2 hours? :O

[@Cyclingabout]

My videos are available one week early on Patreon.

[@tonydejesus2134]

Whenever I see a video of someone biking though the desert, I always have the same questions about water. How much water did you have to carry, and how frequently did you encounter places to refill?

[@Cyclingabout]

Never more than 4 litres each. We could re-fill at least twice a day in Jordan.

[@StanEby1]

Very interesting. Some things I never knew. You guys are great ambassadors.

[@vinodkumarsaklani7196]

Thanks couple rider . marvelous n amazing place . Wonderful land just like alien land. Great -2 journey by manual power. Canyons so beautiful. Love this place. Want to visit such a beautiful place. But no money. I seen this vedio feel like I m still there wandering there. Thanks very much. What a filmise. ❤

[@serryezbidi8188]

Beautiful video!! Thank you for sharing this video and thank you for visiting Palestine in your journey! You are most welcome to come visit us again at any time

[@Cyclingabout]

Thanks Serry! Cannot wait to come back one day.

[@MrSandman982]

I love the videos brother! You have convinced me to build my own custom belt drive bike. The frame is a steel frame from Bombtrack called Outlaw. It will run 650b paired with a Rohloff 500/14. I normally took my Kona unit hardtail and would swap put the fork depending on trip. I have decided to finally take the plunge and go belt.

[@MariaRamirez-fw5wx]

I thought I was watching the national geographic you are the Man incredible and beautiful video good description I love it ❤

[@colmclaurin9452]

Alee this is a real pearler of a video, mate it easy to see why you rave about the scenery.👍👍. I see you have a kick stand on your Koga, good lad👍👍. Saves the paint work and keeps sand out of your paniers, but your mate doesn't have one, naughty girl why?? A lightweight idea that works well to stop your kick stand disappearing in the sand (and mud). Cut a piece of ply or 10mm custom wood 150mm square, Araldite (or bolt) a plastic water bottle top in the centre. Pop this under your kick stand in loose sand and your bike won't fall over. Being light I keep mine under a strap on my rear rack - convenient. How would touring on a 20" folding bike with 50mm wide tyres and an 11 speed Shimano Alfine hub and Gates drive with seat suspension go for touring in Jordan. Works quite well on Cambodia's dirt roads. Keep up the great work on these videos mate. I'll donate as soon as I'm clear of these current stroke probs I have.

[@Cyclingabout]

Laura's kickstand broke pretty much the day we started filming. She got a new one straight away, but she was so sad while it was no longer there. It's impossible to go back...

[@benazeddine5255]

From Denmark: Good to see you on the saddle again, taking us along on your journey.🙏

[@louismartini6983]

ABSOLUTELY AWESOME VIDEO!!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing your experience with us. Look forward to the next one.

[@2scoops624]

Anyday a Cyclingabout video comes out is a good day. Thanks for sharing your adventure!

[@Chantalbmw]

Wow what an incredible place to visit on two wheels. Thanks for sharing!

[@trelosenario]

Well done and thank you one more time. Every pedal scene you show us, we can imagine we are traveling with you on all these beautiful places.

[@peterelliston]

Wow, loved the film. Thanks for sharing. Very inspiring.

[@kiatthaitraditionalclinic9264]

Thank you for this amazing episode.

[@keithadler965]

Absolutely incredible!!! I'm retired and ready would like to bike tour in the middle east. You folks really lit a fire for me to GO.

[@lmhr9]

AMAZING! immediately going on the spreadsheet of rides to do.

[@sisaktamas]

As always, the most beautiful, enjoyable and informative travel videos to find (for free!) on the internet ❤

[@sfomann]

Incredible video. Even though this is a bike channel, this video is better then most of the travel vlogs videos about Jordon!

[@Stoney_AKA_James]

Great trip, thanks for sharing!!

[@normanrussell5526]

Jorden, it looks so interesting for cycling about.

[@felixraimondo1774]

Thank you for bringing us along on your journey! That was amazing. Your skills at capturing the history and landscape are outstanding.

[@jcsrst]

So stunning! What a great video!

[@outbackwack368]

Thanks for sharing an awesome trip! I live in Arizona and love the desert landscape, but there are many people who find it ugly...

[@spartansurigao]

Thanks for Sharing this Journey🇵🇭

[@svenlima]

Thanks for uploading gpx. I really appreciate it.

[@Cyclingabout]

No problem! People always like to see where everything was filmed. 😎

[@Astr0b0y8]

What an amazing adventure! Neat perspective of Jordan. Must try to visit one day

[@shermer75]

I love these videos so much! So jealous!!!

[@asherbeal8357]

Thank you so much for sharing 👏👏👏 Amazing content as always 🤘❤️🤘

[@MrPreacherSteve]

You've brought back such happy memories of last autumn when I was in Jordan, albeit touring with a coach party. Really looking forward to your further adventures in the Middle East!

[@matryderadventures]

This trail is definitley now on my list, Thanks for sharing your adventure.

[@animal494]

Amazing journey! Thanks for sharing. Love the channel.

[@tjark1490]

Good stuff, thx. Yr vids kind of special, so warm, positive, informative, real, very entertaining! All the best and thx again

[@kennethkuhl1188]

Such a unique and beautiful landscape framed in such an inviting style in terms of music, calming voice, and positive energy. Thank you both!

[@ucanskixc568]

As usual, your videos were very interesting and informative to watch. My wifey and I(seniors), sat down and watched this one about Jordan and it was good. We are very happy that you have someone to ride and share your day to day experiences as well. Keep up the great work.!

[@Goodbashop]

Awesome as usual! Warms me up while waiting for the season to start.

[@gregknipe8772]

thank you. beautiful desert and people.

[@gregknipe8772]

as a gringo, I realize how pleasing, and engaging a foreign voice / accent is in a video series.

[@PiquePictures]

Beautiful video! I loved the music! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@RichardMooreAndJulieMoore]

Another incredible video. Jordan has been on my bucket list and after your video it has moved up the list. I would definitely consider using my fat tire for that ride. Thanks for the great video and I look forward to your videos of Egypt, Israel, and Saudi Arabia.

[@martinhughesireland]

Super trip. Was in Jordan for a week hiking last October, its on my short list to go back and cycle there. Thanks for the GPX file link!

[@ThisTimeTheWorld]

I like how you describe the hills as cakes. When I am hungry, many objects look like food to me, and it is amusing, like seeing shapes in the clouds.

[@reeceholmes8546]

Thanks guys, I needed that, incredible scenery on an epic route

[@Onroulelaboule]

Juste à amazing video WOW!! This is right in our top 3 to do list. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@paulverweij6348]

intresting route :) nice one to make a loop with the Israel Trail one for the bucket list :)

[@2wheelsrbest327]

Thank you another great video. Its certainly got me thinking about riding it.

[@Voyagedudimanche]

Jordan amazing country for cycling! Did trip one year ago there!

[@nicolediemer9]

Fabulous! So well filmed! Beautiful and informative. We so enjoyed watching your film. We are tandem cycle veterans (experienced AND old 😅) and just now I am crocked up in bed, recovering from hysterectomy and planning our next trip… Jordan seems so stunning! The only thing is we just couldn’t manage most of the off track bits on our tandem. How much could we do on paved roads? Wishing you continuing beautiful travels xxx

[@Cyclingabout]

Thanks! The entire King's Highway route is paved and will take you to many amazing sights.

[@DOCWHOK9]

This is Inspiration for a huge Tourism opportunity. Hope to do this one day.

[@hungri-yeti1885]

stunning scenery, thank you!

[@giannismassas334]

Thank you for this amazing footage guys!

[@mikewatkins422]

I found that when approaching the territory of an aggressive dog that is "apparently" confined behind a fence watch for this tell: If, instead of pacing you along the length of the fence, the dog races ahead and along the fence line, there's a very good chance the dog is heading to an exit ahead 😬 so check ahead and be prepared🙂

[@70svd]

Wow amazing trip. Love to do that some day👍👍

[@MW-py7jz]

Beautifully filmed. Many thanks!

[@cavcam5312]

Did this journey by tour bus recently 😔. So wish I could have done it by bike, you’ve experienced so much more. Thank you.

[@bentolinmaddox9806]

So glad you’re back on the road again! I was thinking of doing a non-biking trip, and Jordan was one of the overland walks I was considering! It seems very doable!

[@erikolsen5802]

I really love your videos. One thing i would find very cool, is if you did a video where you go more in debth on the kindernay gearboxes. Dont know if it would be necessary but they are a cool product i think.

[@jimchik]

Nice videos! How much weight are your bikes rated to carry, all inclusive?

[@KaushikNSanji]

Incredible film! It is always nice to see something on a bicycle. I have one doubt, how do you ensure the security of your bike and stuff in such trips as well as in places like the heritage sites?

[@Cyclingabout]

We usually leave our bikes at hotels, restaurants or with the hosts we stay with.

[@Rizzimandar]

Thank you for sharing

[@NewPolishScientist]

Great Video as always. Planning to visit Europe? There is great cycle trail in Poland called Vistula1200 - 1200 km along Vistula river.

[@rsrnsrwds]

Stunning!😀

[@josevergara1979]

Amazing video, the best

[@touchitstrokeside]

What happened to your handlebar bag Alee? Another excellent video 🎉

[@Cyclingabout]

I broke the Ortlieb handlebar bag cable halfway through! The first one I've ever broken, but I did pull this one off an old bike, so I can only blame myself. 😅

[@sfomann]

Amazing that you two are able ride such a long distance on an unpaved hilly path on a bike without an electric assist motor.

[@RomanoCortesJorge]

Your best video yet. What tire sizes did you use and what tire sizes would you recommend for Wadi Rum? Can it be done 700C x 47mm?

[@bryanbischof4351]

I’ve been curious about the dead to red route which connects the two seas.

[@LVang152]

Did you guy have issues with the priority bike?

[@DaveWhoKnows]

Awesome as always, what countries in Europe are you planning to visit next?

[@Cyclingabout]

Not sure yet!

[@Tastewithnewdrinks]

Amazing video.

[@hz9622]

Can you provide some insights how you protected/ prepared your bikes for all that sand? Doesn’t it increase the wear dramatically on brakes, drivetrain etc?

[@Cyclingabout]

We didn't do any preparation as dry sand is not hard on a bike. Wet sand though... best to avoid that if you can!

[@troyfrazer8653]

Hello Alee! That was a beautiful film of the Jordan bike trail and your adventure. I am curious about the cost of these trips and any details related to cost. Maybe a range (low- high) or budget you estimate, and then what is spent on food, lodging, etc. Can you please offer some guidance. Always Enthusiastic, Troy :)

[@Cyclingabout]

The cost is whatever you want it to be. $5 per day, $20 per day, $400 per day! We were probably spending $10-20 on food per day and a hotel every 4 days for $40-50. Pretty economical.

[@jmaydelotte]

Beautiful scenery, and a wonderful trip! Where did you find the music for this video? Much of it sounded very Arabic, and it went perfectly with the landscapes.

[@Cyclingabout]

Thanks! I licence the music from Soundstripe and just look for songs that fit the mood I want to create.

[@jaygrey2985]

Thank you for this journey, amazing! I follow another bikepacker on YT and she also went on the Jordan Bike Trail. She and her companion experienced something very different with the children along the road: they were being shouted at by the children, also rock throwing was a huge problem. Guard dogs for the life stock were also very scary. Have you experienced anything like this? Greetings from Northern Germany, love your videos!

[@Cyclingabout]

We only had nice children along the way. The dogs can get pretty scary, but they're not particularly aggressive if you've experienced Turkey, Iran or pretty much anywhere in Latin America!

[@jaygrey2985]

@@Cyclingabout Thanks for your reply!

[@akrotiri9634]

Great video and good to see you both touring. Just an FYI, did you both know that was camel meat?

[@Plast_and_Cars]

Desert, next must be the snow riding ))) Такі гарні місця а скрізь сміття порозкидано, голівуд мабуть спочатку прибирав там шоб відзняти фільм.

[@Peter-fl9wc]

Nice video of the “best” part of the JBT. I rode it in 2019 and this brought back a lot of great memories of exploring Petra and Wadi Rum. I’m just wondering what happened to the footage of the other 3/4 of the trail Alee?!

[@Cyclingabout]

I just enjoyed the other 3/4. Filming takes a huge amount of time and energy.

[@ec-bi2ok]

Would love to hear an update on how both bikes are handling all the different terrain and the miles especially the priority 600x The koga is definitely built for what you're doing I would guess no one has as many miles on the priority 600x as you all do

[@moi7748]

The Middle East is really a very beautiful part of the world ❤

[@QOOQ8808]

The people are spicy though.

[@moi7748]

@@QOOQ8808 well I quite like spicy too 😁🌶️🌶️🌶️

[@neilwalton4474]

Hi Ali, you have awesome videos, and a great story telling style. I just watched one of your video's were you bicycled with a lady called Ish. She had a real budget setup, but she seemed very happy with it. I too have a budget setup, honestly speaking, do I need all the bell's and whistles to do a long bicycle tour ? Kind regards, Neil.

[@Cyclingabout]

Absolutely not. We sometimes meet people travelling on bikes that have been found discarded on the side of the road.

[@neilwalton4474]

Hi Ali, thanks for your reply, and the boost of confidence that you have given me. Kind regards, Neil

[@mounimmounim3515]

Thanks a lot 💕🇲🇦👍

[@phongdethvongrasamy1830]

Amazing stuff man

[@juliusvysniauskas6967]

wow wow wow, envy... 😬

[@NooberTrOlL]

great music choice !

[@ThisTimeTheWorld]

I like the violin music.

[@mattqian5160]

Do you recommend a cargo bike for Touring? And why?

[@LVang152]

How is the pinion gear? Is the bike Priority or another brand?

[@behrensf84]

So are you in Petra really early or in the summer to avoid crowds?

[@RobinEllingsen-zl9zr]

Great video, did you guys rent bikes there or did you bring your own?

[@djsonfire0001]

Great video! The scenery is definitely not my cup of tea.😂

[@onelove8062]

How do your pannier straps/mounts not break off on rowdy dirt/gravel road descents?

[@Cyclingabout]

They are made well, I guess. I rarely break anything on my panniers/racks.

[@itisallinyourhead1709]

What do you lube your chain with in these kinds of conditions? Thank you.

[@Cyclingabout]

We use belt drive which technically doesn’t require any lubrication. But we put a few drops of silicone on it every month of riding to keep it quiet as possible.

[@SteveFukuzawa-e2b]

Does green koga have 27.5 or 700c wheels. Which do you prefer?

[@Cyclingabout]

27.5” for me. I usually need the widest possible tyre so that I can float across the soft terrain I regularly encounter.

[@kimphilley621]

Can a belt system be retrofitted on sa a 2 year old 8 speed Scott mountain bike? THANKS

[@Cyclingabout]

No

[@clonkex]

The main issue is you need to be able to split the frame (because belts only come as a complete loop, unlike a chain where you can feed it through and then put the final link in), so you need a frame designed for this (usually the seat stay can be unbolted near the rear dropout). Then there's also the issue that belts can skip easily if the tension isn't sufficient, and regular frames usually aren't stiff enough to maintain that tension (because with chain drives, the derailleur takes up the slack when the frame flexes). You also need a way to tension the belt (seems like the most common way is a sliding adjustment in the rear dropout). It's possible to retrofit a belt drive to nearly any bike frame, but it can be a lot of work and requires some level of expertise, and still likely won't be as good as a frame designed for it.

[@Harry_Lew]

What were the distances between water re-supply points like? I am surprise of how little water the two of you appear to be carrying. I am assuming you are doing this trip in the winter to avoid the heat but still I would assume the dry climate still sucks the water out of your body. Some of those road stretch looks not well travelled given the lack of cars on some of the stretches you filmed. Amazing adventure!

[@Cyclingabout]

Twice per day for water. The Jordan Bike Trail website has the main water stops listed, and we found many more (mosques all have drinking water).

[@RustyKnorr]

Looks incredible! I’m sure there must have been difficult times, too. It would be nice to see both sides of the trip, to get a more honest perspective of the tour. No one smiles all the time on a bike tour, at times it’s hard!

[@Cyclingabout]

It's presumptuous of you to think there were difficult times! This was 100% smooth sailing for us.

[@RustyKnorr]

@@Cyclingabout 🤣 Ok, sure. Keep living the dream. The rest of us will ride in reality. 👍

[@Cyclingabout]

I hope your bike touring reality offers a trip with 100% smooth sailing one day soon. ⛵️

[@ucanskixc568]

Wifey and I ride slow moving Fatbikes and we enjoy ourselves. There will always be the elements and decisions to deal with, and that is to be expected and savored.

[@dcl505]

nah, it's a granma's typo tour, once glorious wanderer gets fat and lazy, prolly's gonna quit on being vegan as well, next episode will be in grand canyon, with an exclusive review of a luxury touring bus Chevrolette 12000 limited edition with massage seats, huge ultra hd tv and onboard table soccer setup, for only 99999,99. 🥩🥩🍗🍗

[@benesssa]

(((((( amazing and wonderful country with these friendly people .... amazing what you two are doing and i'm going to subscribe it's worth it....thank you and greetings from strasbourg 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗....................it's true that we should take a tour of these countries and not believe what these media tell us because everything is false and lies, these people are really superb .... what more can I say.... )))))