Can We Ride The Cheapest Bikes Back From Amsterdam?

[@JeffreyHoogland]

It was an honour guys! I’m really glad you went for this challenge! 🎉 Respect for that!

[@AllThe_Gear]

Thank you for not destroying them before we set off

[@godzillas6301]

TY for taking the time with the lads

[@Wilfgood]

Super cool cameo, loved it 👍

[@YouMeLotus]

What a legend!!! You’re a humble guy too, a proper inspiration 👌 enjoyed the vid

[@YouMeLotus]

@@AllThe_Gearyour content is on fire right now 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@LastOnSunday]

Now, restore those bikes, slap on some BC coilovers, some track-day tyres & race around a circuit!

[@bindefuni5407]

Next video: our friends at Febi Bilstien and TireStreets UK have sent us these amazing parts, Tom Lenthal will install them and then we're taking both bikes to the Nurburgring

[@cyclingonandoffroad]

Rad am ring maybe?😇😁

[@geoffersmaher]

surely you mean take them to the ring haha

[@cyclingonandoffroad]

@@geoffersmaher its a 24hr cyclingrace on the nurburgring😇😆

[@SD-oi9gr]

Don’t forget some wheelmania wheels.

[@briyan36]

I love the fact this channel isn't automotive, two mates who took a risk and now spend their days making awesome content and lifelong memories. Im here for it.

[@Piner5074]

Totally agree… KZbin is saturated with automotive content, be it factual, instructive or fun and lighthearted. The lads are braving it by going a completely different direction, and going a bit wacky. Just hope they can keep coming up with ideas for very watchable content.

[@DunkdaHunk]

Most good content is only truly good because of those presenting it. These two are the proof of it. I could watch them run all sorts of channels and as long as they enjoyed making it I think the viewers would all enjoy it. Sorry to say TDC has overtaken autoalex for me in terms of which I enjoy more, those two are just great to watch together.

[@adsyoffinch]

I wouldn’t mind seeing them do something else with the 924 but just Jack and Ethan together is going to be entertaining whatever they do 🙂

[@yabbadabbado4103]

I do miss Ethan car videos though. I patiently wait for the return of the SMX getting the modifications it rightly deserves

[@DunkdaHunk]

@@yabbadabbado4103 I hope the pair guest on the sister channels from time to time and vice versa.

[@MusicUncaged6220]

A little context on the bikes in the canals. The canals are where we grow our bikes. That's why there are more bikes than people. They are slowy replacing us.

[@joeofloath]

I have been to Amsterdam and seen the bike barges. It's less like clearing rubbish, more like pruning back weeds.

[@ghomerhust]

i love that this answer almost wants to be true haha

[@annemarieboon7778]

😅😅😅

[@squarecircle1473]

lmao!

[@marnixvanboetzelaer631]

AH, dus dat is de omvolkingstheorie

[@TheBiggerestDave]

Lads you walked for 24 hours, you then cycled 90km, you know what comes next. Enjoy your swim across the channel to complete the triathlon of bad decisions🏊

[@spruce1509]

Oh yes, this is a great idea

[@2760ade]

Or they could buy a (shit) boat for under 100 euros to sail across! That would be epic!!😂😂

[@ModifiedMadnessTV]

@@2760ade amphibious car challenge.... 🤣🤣

[@2760ade]

@@ModifiedMadnessTV That would be awesome!!😂😂

[@curtaintwitcher1148]

@RossEdgely is the only one that can help with this challenge! 😂

[@Toastybear1]

Jeffery hoogland is a proper catch for this video!! Also that Peugeot would’ve been a lot of people’s dream bike when it was new, that was a good find…. Apart from the years of neglect since then

[@epo3081]

probably decades of neglect

[@Rafaelvleeuwen]

Ngl the peugeot would be the perfect city bike for me kind off jealous they got it for that cheap hahaha

[@TheCynicalJedi]

Still not a bad find honestly, few hours work and a couple of quid and it'd tidy up to be a really nice bike I'd imagine

[@Chronostra]

Easily restored tho. If you don't mind swapping to non original parts. I have an old mid 80ish steel roadies (idk what brand it is as the logo plate was corroded) that I modernised, sort of. And it's still a nice ride around the city, bar some really steep hilly routes.

[@DenUitvreter]

The Peugeots are just a bit too flimsy for Dutch use, surprise it made it this long at all. A proper Dutch bike from that era will still be fine with the least bit of maintenance done, but those are heavy in the dunes.

[@PimSchouten]

How the hell did you get Jeffrey in the video, as a Dutchie, im proud, the channel is amazing :)

[@onnokonemann9326]

I came here to say exactly this 😂 👍🏻

[@godzillas6301]

really nice guy whos not precious about the bit of lead .... top bloke

[@sirBrouwer]

being in luck that this has been filmed after the Olympics often the very few times they really do have a tiny bit of free time.

[@charliefranklin6937]

Sorry, Casually Jeffrey Hoogland? How?

[@John_3_16]

It's why there has been so many low budget videos, they spent all their money to get him lol

[@LollinglucasGaming]

As a Dutch person. I am impressed with both of you. We use 2nd hand bikes to commute 20min not long rides like that. The mental strength is impressive 😮

[@davidbelecci6970]

As a Dutchman, I approve this video. (Oh and the street value of those bikes is about 40€, but in shops around the center of Amsterdam you pay at least double, esp. non natives).

[@paliewallie]

yeah second hand bike prices are mental in the randstad, the best bet is to go on marktplaats, which will probably be a stolen bike, but affordable

[@mfbfreak]

Even in thrift shops a city over, the prices are like this. 75 for a basic omafiets, 100-125 for something decent. But you get warranty. Cheap bikes are bought via friends and online. Plenty of bikes to be had for 25-50 euro.

[@sirBrouwer]

@@mfbfreak or just go to the trainstation and adopt a lonely looking bike. that's how I lost my bike. the new I hope the new owner takes care of it.

[@ohjajohh]

The Peugeot bikes are actually quite pricey these days on Marktplaats. Many of those are around 100 euro and even higher

[@MODElAIRPLANE100]

Also depends on the region and how quick you are and how willing to fix something. Cool bikes in good condition with a flat tire, or a rusty chain, or one working brake can all be had for ~40.

[@drunkenhobo8020]

18:17 Ethan - "Yep, I'm in the same boat" As Ethan is indeed, in the same boat.

[@AJTrain]

You boys and TDC are by far the best content creators out there right now

[@chriscoward9029]

@@AJTrain yeah they both make autoalex look boring recently

[@twofaaaaan]

Not exactly hard. Autoalex = we bought a rusty mini/mx5/BMW and took it to the Nurburgring ad nauseum

[@Alexgreat448]

omg i was thinking the exact same thing as i saw the video thumbnail haha

[@theycallmemrboombastic6870]

The views would say different, although I like all the boys

[@Dalbayob69]

These boys do a lot better than TDC. I wouldn’t compare these two channels. TDC just buy scrap cars, slap on some sponsored parts and then abandone them as no one would buy them in that state.

[@Edned]

The irony of having a single-geared bike on 'All the Gear' 🤣

[@razvanpatcas2332]

They were definitely using all the gear they had.

[@justmechanicthings]

Gear, not Gears! 😉

[@liam_Justin]

​@@razvanpatcas2332😂😂😂

[@TheBorre]

One gear, no idea

[@chubsnscrubs1754]

I’ll be honest, when you announced you had left CT to do travel/camping content, I was disappointed but this is now my fav channel in the AA multiverse, your content slaps every time with genuine laughs and relatable videos, love it lads! Thanks so much ❤

[@trainman86trainstramsandmore]

That Peugeot race bike looks absolutely lovely

[@RoderikvanReekum]

That 70's Peugeot bike is actually pretty nice! Shame that it does not have it's original gears. Although a lot of people do convert it to a single gear.

[@monkeyass]

what would be the reason to converting it to a single gear? I can't imagine any upsides aside from a negligible reduction in weight

[@monkeyass]

why do people do that?

[@ricardoseixas3242]

This was just great! Please don't throw that Peugeot away! I suggest Ethan buys a british bicycle such as a Raleigh, Dawes from the 70's or so and collaborate with @BikeItUK to help you guys fixing it (and add gears in the case of Jack's 🤣) and then maybe do a round like London to Scotland or something. Add some racks if you need, some tents. I'd love to watch that!

[@geoffersmaher]

this

[@unknownpresence1669]

Agreed

[@snackhimself]

This indeed

[@ricardoseixas3242]

Also! If you follow this idea, I'd try to look for some cheap Reynolds 531 frame you can find on marketplace, thank me later. Plus, I'd like to see that without a time lenght in urge. I think I am not the only one who thinks your videos are great but I hate it when they are over and with that, I think the idea of putting a lenght of time to complete the challenges so often, really cuts the vibe of two lads enjoying different experiences. In summary, I'd like to watch longer videos or even part 1 and 2 :)

[@RobGras]

I want to see them buy the UK's cheapest Brompton's and maybe the cheapest airfare and ride them back.

[@brianwarshow129]

This may very well be the greatest suspense adventure story ever told. As a long distance cyclist, this was f@cking proud and brilliant. I spit up my beer laughing, thank you both. Keep those bikes forever.

[@ujipsycues]

Having ridden that stretch between Noordwijk and the Hague a few times, you guys got super lucky with the weather! When it gets windy it can be a real nightmare to ride along the coast! Was fun to see you ride virtually past my house as well🤩

[@MANIC3420]

9:57 whole city blurred out 😂

[@dan101_23]

What a great channel this is turning into 👏 completely different direction to the other car throttle guys, and it works perfectly with both your personalities 😁 not one video has been less than 10/10 effort either.

[@drunkenhobo8020]

How exactly did that conversation go down? "Hey Mr. double Olympic gold medal-winning cyclist, would you like to review a couple of old €100 bikes on KZbin?" "...Sure!"

[@colpitts350]

Olympians are people too! My home city had a resident Olympian. He went out to all sorts of community groups etc talking about his experience and passing around his Gold medal. Great guy. Russ Howard Canada gold in curling 2006.

[@wolfvontyr2266]

@@colpitts350 I used to work with a former Olympian - Susan Hudgett, Moscow 1980's field hockey gold medallist, from Zimbabwe (I live in Melbourne). She works in this tiny, shitty, wood putty factory doing the books. Still does marathons and an all round legend.

[@pts95er]

Hoogerland is a legend! Never thought I’d see a cycling related video. Love it

[@wondertownfunk6858]

Lads, what do you mean don't put bikes into the canal? That's their natural habitat Every year, they swim up from the Atlantic and breed in those canals. All the bikes you see are locally sourced, and fished from those very canals.

[@sirBrouwer]

Speak for yourself. Mine is a Oosterschelde special with mussels included.

[@joeofloath]

I love seeing these dumb challenges! Stripping stuff back to basics in a world of over the top sponsored content is refreshing and so much more relatable and achievable. With regards to the bikes, I've been riding mainly single speed bikes for years. The first half a dozen rides on one after being used to gears it sucks, then one day it clicks and suddenly it all makes sense. The best way I can describe it is that now you aim for a constant pressure on the pedals, and pace yourself the same way you would if you were walking up a long staircase. I like it for the flow state, and for the weird looks I get, and for the fact that I get free badass points, so even if I'm slow people still think I'm kinda hardcore. And yes sometimes it's too steep and I have to get off and walk, but by that point anyone still riding their bike is going slower than I can hike anyway! The Netherlands is ideal single speed terrain, and I actually went to the European single speed mountain bike championships there once, where I was overtaken up a hill by a man in a cardboard Optimus Prime costume.

[@unknownpresence1669]

Loving this one. I think you should fix the bikes up, ride them the entire journey back out to Amsterdam and gift them back to the shop to re sell, or to someone who could really use it. But this instead of the hook of holland ferry, you take the dover to calais route and ride that journey. Im actually planning this for mental health month in May next year if you 2 would like to join a few of us.

[@guardianoftheoldway]

Respect to Ethan and Jack, Such cool content, better than the standard we bought a (insert price) written off, car, van, milkfloat rebuilt and fitted a turbo, paid a rolling road and drove it, that is the norm on here now, nice to see a channel thats not the same old lame sh*t repeated.

[@annemarieboon7778]

When I was young....😮 1983, we went cycling through Kent, garden of England, with a group of 30, we were a sight! Some of us had 3 gear bikes, some no gear bikes. Some hills were hellish!

[@WillyWilson11]

I recently did a 24h race from Vlissingen to Den Helder, which followed a large portion of your route between Zandvoort and Hoek van Holland, although in the opposite direction. It's great to see what the route through the dunes looks like in daylight, beautiful! We also passed a deer at only a couple of meters on the path you did your drag race on, only realising it was a deer seconds after.

[@cyclingonandoffroad]

Daar zitten heel veel herten, een fietsmaat van mij is daar ooit omvergeknikkert door eentje.

[@WillyWilson11]

@@cyclingonandoffroad Dan zijn we goed weggekomen dat'ie een paar meter naast het fietspad stond in plaats van erop 😳 Hopelijk is het goed afgelopen voor je maat!

[@cyclingonandoffroad]

@@WillyWilson11 Een paar schaafwondjes en een mooie anekdote.

[@andyreynolds6194]

Really REALLY enjoying your content, guys. So refreshing from the usual guff that gets thrown out here.

[@joshualamp2438]

100 euros each? This is a splurge.

[@ricardomsferro]

I was looking for this comment 😂😂

[@adri9281]

10 minutes down the road and they probably would have find similar bikes with a sign "Gratis" lmao

[@istvankenyeres9750]

That's exactly what I was thinking lmao​@@adri9281

[@F7INN]

I think Ethan is wearing Maison Margiela GATs on feet, maybe they put the budget elsewhere usually 😂

[@wolfvontyr2266]

Thats 9,000 rupees!! They've sold out, man!

[@VeLvEtGuNs]

Honestly guys, I was skeptical with these videos at first, but they are brilliant! Really found a niche here!

[@roryhodgson7284]

I did this in summer last year! Was probably the best weekend I’ve ever spent!!!! AND I BOUGHT MY BIKE FROM THERE TOO!!!!!! 😂😂😂

[@kaokomiyazaki2386]

Marco (and velco) from the Amsterdam bike store is literally the best!! They Helped me out so much when first looking for a bike and has been so kind with any fixes I’ve needed after, even in emergencies! So glad you guys got to meet him!

[@pascalharris1]

Best channel yet! Keep it up boys! How do you feel about spending the same as you did (including maintenance) on your Porsche and buying gravel bikes - and then riding to Inverie? Keep it up. You guys rock.

[@olly7388]

Every single week you guys knock it out the park. I look forward to your videos so much. And WTAF was Jeffrey doing in this video. Absolutely incredible.

[@mikenco]

The way this channel is evolving, Jack and Eth are going to get super fit!! Loving the content so far!

[@insignificus]

Never thought I'd see Jeffry Hoogland riding a bike like that in the "Leidse Bosje"! Well done guys

[@mattwall7030]

Brilliant lads, fair play you pulled it out the bag! loving the more abstract direction you guys are taking, each week is a treat!

[@gstargreen1]

As above guys... really hitting your stride....can't wait to see what's next. Hope you have lots of ideas and I'm sure these comments will help with a a few lol. Content feels really genuine and original. Keep it up boys

[@matchat86]

That Peugeot is a nice buy. Give it some TLC and get the gears sorted out and you're good for a proper bike adventure.

[@Tanuem]

As both a car guy and a cycling guy (and a Dutch fanboy) this video makes me so happy! Great one lads!

[@PaulyRudz]

Jack really suits that bike

[@ricardoseixas3242]

I was about to say the same

[@shaneomac-9069]

I love the fact there's a small budget on this channel but it's exchanged for physical challenges, anyone who complains about the lack of budget needs to try these challenges out theirselves, most people out there these days would just give up big respect!

[@bushiestwook5202]

Easily my 2 favourite bell ends 😂 Thanks for turning my day round guys

[@TomK32]

Walking, Cycling, if you need an advice on when you do your RYA Day Skipper practical week: I did mine in Southampton a few years ago. Lovely week in March with sunshine on Monday and Friday. We didn't leave the harbour on Wednesday...

[@suntinfunny]

I love how you guys moved from cars to something more relatable: cheap holidays!

[@michaelgurd7477]

This channel just gets better. Ethan and Jack are superb.

[@rockyroad1780]

Pffff I’m in love with that Peugeot! Exactly the sort of crap I like to buy on marketplace to ride to the pub once a decade

[@geoffersmaher]

as a london lad of 30 odd years who moved to the netherlads 8 years ago, i gotta say its good too see you in my neckof the woods.

[@importtunerknowitall]

Damnit, lunch break is over. Going to have to watch this when I get home

[@ttba_1878]

You guys are really nailing it with these unique themed challenges recently.

[@tobybushnell]

You should have ridden a few bikes home from Japan so they'd be right hand drive.

[@rgrkb]

Keep it up lads 🎉 nice to see such varied content. But it’s great to see the both of you doing things out side of cars. Would be great to hear you on more of the podcasts.

[@mkab1865]

its awesome you met an olympic medalist

[@DavidVinnyjr-pd8ji]

I know

[@MrBigMalT]

What an adventure! Makes you realise how beautifully Holland is set up with cycleways etc!

[@mr.carguy654]

Now do a similar challenge in the UK with a budget of £50! Also, Jack, I'll buy the mudguards and the luggage rack off your Peugeot!

[@wolfvontyr2266]

You get those, he get $50 on top of the budget for his bike. Its a win-win!

[@astrophysicsFTW]

those bikes deserve a restoration and a new challenge thrown at them! great vid lads!

[@littleDutchie92]

@0:29 facts. There are over 23 million bikes and only 18 million people here!

[@kevindennehy7105]

Great video! I did exactly this about 18 months ago, except it was Amsterdam-Dublin. I took the train for a good bit of it though. I think I bought my bike in the shop at 1:18 . Pro cyclist opinion was excellent too. Keep it coming lads, it's a great channel.

[@Dudeness1994]

0:49 you have never been drunk in amsterdam

[@sjarod]

Love Jeffrey! Such a humble guy

[@BillyNoMates1974]

Jeffrey Hoogland on these bikes had me in fits. ha ha

[@saikoshizzle]

Actually really impressive! Even took the cycling 'highway', these dunes are killing if you dont have the experience. Well done lads, loved this one🤟🏻

[@kwanlinus6999]

0:43 The Dutch are never beating the "Swamp German" allegations with all those bikes at the bottom of the canal

[@ghomerhust]

for zipping around my city in eastern Nebraska, i use a 1983 roadbike very similar to the Peugeot Jack rode. it still has its original 10 gears, and i put on a really good saddle that is very comfortable for longer rides. it's very light, and i comfortably cruise on flat roads at about 30mph while in the saddle, and can go a bit quicker if im standing hard on the pedals. on those bikes, it's all about the GEARS! (i also use a really nice set of continental bike tires that run about 80psi, so they have almost zero rolling resistance, even with my 210 pound body pushing them into the roadway)

[@QuantumTraderSolutions]

You guys are legends, Alex splurges on a Porsche, then gets you guys to do zero cost videos, which are very entertaining. Keep up the very fine content.

[@geoffersmaher]

dont think they are working for alex fella.

[@pavelcolledani1059]

@@geoffersmaher They are

[@NowIknowCh]

Do a bike ride in Switzerland. My suggestion rent bikes in Lauterbrunnen from “Imboden bike rental” get the overnight option. Ride lauterbrunnnen to Interlaken, then to Iseltwald, then to Meiringen, then to Brienz, then back to Interlaken, catch bus/train to Lauterbrunnen if you staying there

[@WeirdNeville]

This channels arc is quite a thing: "Japan! Iceland!" Ethan and Jack: Yay!!! The next 6 months: Noooooo! Are we sure they're not victims of exploitation??

[@Steve-K.G.]

Another great vid 🙂Love this channel guys. Keep going with the random style. It's the pair of you that we come here for so you can do what you want and we'd still love it 🙂

[@pts95er]

Ethan’s smile in Amsterdam says it all 🚬 🤣🤣

[@crazycjk]

This was so good 😂 loved it all. My guess on getting a Jeffrey Hoogland feature is that he's a genuine fan of the channel and of you both since the CT days. He's got a couple of hundred subscribers only, and a 17 year old youtube account.. my man's been watching content since he was a teenager, just like me. Except he made it to olympic gold medals in the meantime!!

[@HRBravery]

Next challenge - John o' Groats to Lands End on the bikes?

[@brningman]

You guys are studs. Love the content even more than when you were doing car stuff!

[@WingingItBoatingonaBudget]

Cracking video and idea... BUT why didn't you also cycle back to AutoAlex HQ when back in England... Top Gear style as a race - that would make for some excellent content! :)

[@westwoodmusic604]

I appreciate you guys for being exactly like me, someone out of shape, that will still stupidly agree to in shape activities, and complain about it the WHOLE time

[@bryandow2827]

The bikes are retro cool, the bikes should be serviced especially the old racing bike as it's retro cool.

[@icybar]

I can’t get over how much Jack (?) looks like a young Alan Alda. Waiting for the MASH helicopter and theme tune!

[@The1just12]

17:37 hahahahaha did the edibles kick in?

[@ChallieWallie]

On the ride across the shore, you must have passed by the town i grew up in, Monster. We used to ride that bikepath across the dunes all the time. I vividly remember getting my first bike with gears as a teenager and gosh....that made a world of difference on that up and down, up and down path! It is a lovely, lovely path to bike through and enjoy the scenery....when you aren't in a rush.

[@Welander_]

The bikes are reflections of your personalities

[@tommytp85]

Always a pleasure to watch you two!

[@gwengo4167]

Well done chaps. On to the next challenge you need to do a tour of all the 5 star hotels around the med to see which is the best 😁

[@KingOfRotterdam16]

Guys you could have had a flat road all the way until the last 15kms. Instead half your route was through the dunes 😂

[@TheMixCurator]

I once cycled back to the UK from Malmo with a bunch of friends (two of whom "commandeered" bikes). Took us 7 days of leisurely cycling. We did get caught up in Amsterdam for an extra day. For relaxation purposes of course.

[@Flared]

Jack's bike literally had all *the* gear

[@jonburnell532]

😂 Brilliant

[@Koenwijkalbe]

Never thought I would see my home town in one of you're video's! Haha 12:58 Hillegom . Keep it going guys!!

[@joshualamp2438]

Bet they were walking like John Wayne for days after this.

[@AWilliamBishop]

Love you lads, ace video again you pair of moochers x

[@taylordudley3673]

Today, we have to find somewhere to live for the next year, for free, because we haven't had the budget to pay our rent and mortgages

[@AG-tv6sh]

Please make longer videos!!! There’s not enough of you two on this channel ahah

[@Tezz42]

Asking a track bike expert who sits on a razor blade saddle for an opinion for common cheap bike is like having a bacon sandwich without the bacon 😂😂😂

[@WhereverHugo]

The bikes were a perfect match for both of you. Jack on the "older bike" was a spot-on fit, like it was made for him lol!

[@paidinm3263]

One day il be first to comment love the channel 😊

[@AllThe_Gear]

One day. But not today.

[@paidinm3263]

You made my day with a reply 😮

[@SamirZubairi]

Great video again guys! The best channel doing things totally different to everyone else! Love it ❤

[@Glihi]

ILLEGAL TO BE THIS EARLY

[@nakylevi]

Great video lads! Please keep in mind that it is very important to stay hydrated when cycling (drink every 5-7km), because you constantly loosing fluid through sweat and your joints are under more load than usual so it does need fluid like engine does need oil. Also there is infinite number of parts for bikes these days, so you can modify them to your liking, that could be nice video too.

[@TomGayler]

I would love to be a fly on the wall for a ATG content meeting

[@drunkenhobo8020]

As long as you've not landed on the dartboard they use to come up with their ideas!

[@wheatwatcher5813]

I'm loving the direction of this channel. I liked the old car videos, but these challenges are much more entertaining.

[@azzamclazza]

Amazing that I ran into you both in the alleyways of Amsterdam! All the best fellas hopefully see you in Australia soon!