Cycle touring from the UK to Italy through the Alps: Part 1/2

In this video, I cycle from the UK towards Milan. This video finishes in Basel Switzerland.

[@benfurfie1715]

The cyclist on the Load 75 at 15:29 was giving it some! Always wondered how a bakfiet like that would be for cycle touring. Loving the videos! Definitely giving me the itch to want to do one myself.

[@Geocycling1993]

Oh he was! I don't know how you could be confident on something so cumbersome haha! However, I guess a loaded tourer is no different :) Thank you. It's definitely worth it, cycle touring allows you to see so much more than other means of travel, just start off with a shorter trip which lasts a few days and go from there :)

[@arvidnordstrand]

Thanks for the video! Very nice. This was the drop, need to try this myself next year!

[@Geocycling1993]

No problem! I'm happy you enjoyed the video. I would definitely recommend it :)

[@tonypaddler]

It's good to see you back out again 🚴‍♀️🏕 Great video 👍

[@Geocycling1993]

Thank you :)

[@morty412]

Fantastic job with the footage! I toured Netherlands, Belgium and France this past May and can relate to some of your experiences! Love the original music score it goes perfect with the footage. Well done!

[@Geocycling1993]

Thank you, I really appreciate it :) Ah that sounds amazing! A few years ago I was up that way and really enjoyed it, I think I spent a grand total of 5 minutes off of a bike path in the Netherlands haha.

[@dave300m7]

Great video, just the right amount of commentary. Part 2 on the list to watch next

[@Geocycling1993]

Thank you :) I'm happy you enjoyed it!

[@Tarmaccyclocross]

Been waiting for this. The one thing I’ve never done is touring I raced for 25 years and after that just kept doing club runs and the training runs I did when I was racing. Thanks very much for the video 🚴‍♂️👍

[@Geocycling1993]

Nice to see you again :) It's funny as I have never done any club runs and I have always admired the pace many road cyclists can maintain when racing! Not a problem, thank you for watching!

[@darrenwarner1299]

Great filming and music love the drone shots, along with the hill climbing comments great work.

[@Geocycling1993]

Thank you! I'm happy you enjoyed the video :)

[@benatkins2106]

Love you videos. Really exited to see a new one pop up.

[@Geocycling1993]

Thank you for watching my videos so far :)

[@benatkins2106]

I assume you did this over the summer? @@Geocycling1993

[@Geocycling1993]

Yes it was! I went during August :)

[@benatkins2106]

I think at one point you spoke about concerns over getting a pitch at a campsite? Did you find it quite busy? Was booking important? I'd hope they'd be able to squeeze a solo travelling in? Thanks!@@Geocycling1993

[@Geocycling1993]

That's a good question. During the summer break, tourist hotspots such as cities or points of interest can be busy. Usually for campsites and hotels, these places in particular during high season it makes sense to call ahead a pre book a place a couple of nights before. I found this usually alleviated any issues. The less touristy places are usually fine, such as towns and the countryside. Personally, if you can avoid high season then I would, I am a teacher and have no choice haha. Before, when I went in June and July, campsites were rarely busy and would often be a bit cheaper :)

[@SPExJR]

Nice to see you enjoying the journey, its the best way to see the world. last year i did the same as you but went from Milan to Wales, its on my YT page. good luck

[@Geocycling1993]

Thank you :) Ah wow! Sounds like you had a pretty cool trip, I'll watch your video!

[@jaquesdaniels2964]

Superb watch , epic drone footage , btw, lot of places i France are closed on a Monday, some on Wednesdays or Thursdays ,you can check by clicking on them in google maps and clicking on where it says open or closed , or on the down arrow , it should then show you their lunch time closing hours as well , Bonne route .

[@Geocycling1993]

Ah I didn't know that! Thankfully I didn't come across this much. The bike shop had a little note on the front saying it was closed for the week and it said it was open on Google. I wasn't annoyed at them as we all need holidays, I just didn't want to cycle another two miles to the next one haha! Thank you for your comment and for watching the video :)

[@pauljones5066]

great job! well done man

[@Geocycling1993]

Thank you!

[@oyacoran]

Ride safe My friend

[@Geocycling1993]

Thank you!

[@tgrainman6678]

Nice, i've just been watching your other videos. What time of year was this mate?

[@Geocycling1993]

Awesome, thank you :) This trip took place in August during the summer holidays!

[@mbrylewski]

Did you follow a Euro Velo route?

[@Geocycling1993]

I didn't intentionally follow any of the Euro Velo routes. I just plotted a route on Komoot for each day which roughly got me to Switzerland in a straight line. I have heard a lot of positive comments from people who follow them and they have been well signed when I have been on them!

[@mbrylewski]

@Geocycling1993 Watching the video of your trip, I was biting my nails watching you cycling on busy roads

[@Geocycling1993]

Ah was you? I probably should choose safer routes, however I don't give it much thought as where I live in the UK has no cycle lanes haha. I'm planning to follow the Euro Velo routes on my big trip through Europe :)

[@warwickp8055]

I had not noticed before that you don't wear gloves. With all respect I think that is crazy, if you fall you will skin your hands. Why do you do it?

[@Geocycling1993]

Hi there! You are correct with your observation. To be honest, I have had a few pairs of gloves that can cause numbness in my fingers and make my hands really sweaty in the heat. It's one of those things I know I should sort out but keep putting off, as I want to go to a proper bike store and get a pair that works with my hands! Thank you for asking, as it's something I should sort out sooner rather than later :)