CYCLING 500 MILES ACROSS SPAIN! (PT.1)

EPISODE #64
I'm super excited to share this with you... this was an incredible week long cycling trip that I went on in December last year. This trip came about after I was spontaneously asked to go on it by my new friend Benjamin. Before this I hadn't met either of my cycling buddies on this trip, so that was exciting in itself... meeting new people and cycling a multi day journey across the beautiful Spainish countryside. What more do you want!
However, it certainly wasn't all smooth sailing... we come into quite a few troubles aliong the way, not mention the weather being far from ideal! But we don't let that get in our way of having an incredible time on our bikes.
This episode (part 1) take you along on our journey for the first 3 days of our trip. We start on in Alicante and start making our way along the coast, stopping in Benidorm, then Valencia and finally ending up at our half way point in a small town high in the Spanish mountains...
This really was an amazing trip, I hope you enjoy reliving it with me!
Here’s a link to the strata ride data from the rides:
Day 1 - / strava
Day 2 - / strava
Day 3 - / strava
Shout out to Tailfin, I was using the AeroPack... but they do loads of great stuff!
www.tailfin.cc
Shout outs to the guys, thank you for everything... look forward to out next adventures!
Lawrence - / bikerlawrence
Benjamin - / benjamin_le_chappers
00:00 - INTRO
00:41 - EPISODE 64
02:43 - MADE IT TO ALICANTE
04:32 - MEET MY NEW BUDDIES
06:09 - OH NO, THIS ISN'T GOOD
07:08 - SHOUTOUT TO TAILFIN
07:54 - MADE IT TO BENIDORM
08:38 - DAY 2
09:46 - LET'S DO THIS, I GUESS
11:57 - DISASTER
14:40 - BACK ON THE ROAD
15:23 - HIS WORST DAY EVER
16:24 - THINGS ARE LOOKING UP
17:18 - MADE IT TO VALENCIA
18:19 - DAY 3
19:44 - THE SUN SAVES THE DAY
21:03 - GREAT PROGREE
22:41 - LUNCHTIME
23:44 - IT'S GETTING HILLY NOW
25:03 - ONE LAST PUSH
27:35 - THE HALFWAY POINT
29:15 - OUTRO
I'd like to hear what you think, if you have any suggestions or if there's something particular you'd like to see... maybe you could even set me a challenge to complete? Hit me up in the comments...
Anyways... Thanks for watching & please subscribe!
Thomas “The Cycling Tattooist.”
-------------------- L - I - N - K - S --------------------
[CYCLING]
Channel - / thecyclingtattooist
Instagram - / thecyclingtattooist
Strava - / strava
Zwift - www.zwift.com/uk/athlete/5aba...
[TATTOOS]
Instagram - / martineztattooer
Email - [e-mail]
[PARTNERS]
Maap Apparel - maap.cc
Prime Components - primebikecomponents.com/
---------------- C - R - E - D - I - T - S ----------------
Film & Editing: Thomas Martinez.
Intro Music: Press 1, Lukas Got Lucky.
Intro Film & Editing: Joe Simkins, Karl Kolecava.
Featured Music:
El Periodista - Los Principes del Flamenco
Full Tank - Jobii
Roberto el Rebelde - Los Principes del Flamenco
catching flights - Sarah, the Illstrumentalist

[@spin2win721]

Love this style of vlogging more than your usual group rides. Keep the adventures coming!

[@johndutson4971]

Didn't realize you hadn't met the other two lads before hand, after watching Lawrence's vlogs. Great vid keep them coming

[@striegolo]

You’re such an interesting person, even though I didn’t understand half of the whole Video 😂 looking forward to see more of this kind of trips

[@rideoskar4040]

Like your way! You’d be used to rain, just had some drops. Good to have you in our country and realize that this is not just beaches, good weather and rice but lot of more lovely places, hills and roads for cycling. Looking forward to seeing more videos. Regards from Tarragona.

[@ThomasPellicer]

You got me hooked, great video, cool experience!!!! Looking forward to the next one

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

Awesome! Thank you! 😁🙏

[@jontywarnetto7127]

Best video in ages. Brilliant Thomas 👍🏼👍🏼

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

😁🙏🙏🙏

[@Mark-Lonsdale]

Great trip and congrats on the 700 days👏👏👏

[@cyclingwithscott]

I’m really glad this video is longer than normal!! Smashed it as always Thomas 🚴💨

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

I wasn’t sure people would like that or not to be honest… so thank you! 😁🙏

[@cyclingwithscott]

Certainly a positive in my opinion, thanks for the great content👍🏼

[@freddevereux1351]

great watch on the trainer, cheers :)

[@andryoAP]

Its just amazing. I could watch 2 hours straight. Congrats Mate!

[@bbikerlawrence]

Great memories mate! Well captured ❤️

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

😘😘😘

[@cappacinocappa]

Nice video and can't wait for pt 2. I recently started cycling and your videos are a huge boost for me.

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

That’s amazing… thank you! 😁🙌

[@alantait5968]

Nice work Thomas your getting me inspired for a road trip.

[@El_Ultimo_Kilometro]

Thanks for visit us , top vídeo !! 👌🏻🫵🏻

[@mstrasser]

Love this so much. I watched Lawrence's videos so it's so cool to see your side of it and when the two stories interacted, like "snack o'clock" on Day 1. Excited for Part 2!

[@gravelbikemark]

My favorite vid so far Thomas, cant wait for part 2 will be touring France next year my first European tour can't wait :)

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

Ahh amazing… have a great time! 🙌

[@shredwithrobert]

Perfect Sunday content

[@toddfield4744]

Great video, nice to see Lawrence Carpenter who also produces really cool vlogs.

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

Yeah was pretty special being able to do the trip with him… 😁🙌

[@JourdainColeman]

Good work recording whilst the elements are against you. Good music choice as well it keeps the video flowing perfectly 👌🏼- looking forward to the next video

[@kenwynn3871]

Love bikepacking, or as it used to be called Cycle Touring, and loved crossing Spain when I did amsterdam to Gibraltar. Great video brings back awesome memories

[@IIIMoodyIII]

really glad your channel popped up on my feed, great videos and what a lovely dog you have!

[@robertfalcone8794]

Awesome video man. Excited for part 2. Super jealous.

[@keithbrown9512]

I am now in a habit of watching right before I go ride. I've been watching for about two weeks and really enjoying it bro. Keep it up. Watching from Pensacola Florida USA.

[@williamwyn]

To echo others, the long vid was amazing. I tend to watch all my youtube stuff if I'm on the trainer so made 30 minutes of the session fly around. Can't wait for PT2!

[@benjaminlechappers]

Currently watching again on the treadmill 🤟🏾

[@gwaldron5656]

Brilliant video Thomas and looking forward to part two! Your inspiring me to do more cycling and spinning, thank you 🚴‍♂️

[@matthewavignonpetersen5893]

Loved this video Tommy! I have a close mate moving from the US to Calpe and I can’t wait to ride with him there - this video only makes me more thrilled. Chapeau, best cycling channel on KZbin currently (and, yes, I follow all of them!)

[@apollodb]

awesome video! can’t wait for pt.2

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

😁🙏

[@antonXPS]

What an amazing video! So much effort editing I’m sure. Awesome trip, big like 👍

[@kristianvonstrokirch9574]

sick vid! thanks for putting out so much nice content! :D

[@butchking1903]

Cracking Watch, really enjoyed it, looking forward to Pt2 , bring on the summer adventures 👍

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

😁🙏🙏🙏

[@GazKennedy]

Pop down to Gibraltar Tom, easy miles ;)

[@garyhodkinson5987]

Nobody rocks a rain jacket open from the bottom like you man. Before seeing that I’d always thought those bottom zips were pointless 😂

[@Nahhnope]

Love the long format videos. Keep em coming!

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

That’s great! Was worried it was too long… 😁👍

[@lizzypicardi]

Cool channel - love this video. Subbed!

[@funkydisciple]

Very entertaining. Loved this video. I would say shame about the rain but some of my best rides/performances have been in the wet

[@melchiorvalentine769]

Love the edit from 18:30 for the next ten secs. Very tasteful

[@johnt8405]

Excellent vlog. I live right by that bike shop in Calpe. You're right about the hot chocolate at Tango, very thick🤣. It very rarely rains here, you were unlucky.

[@mikegaffney8005]

Love your energy brother, I hope to be able to have your endurance one day, cheers buddy.

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

You can do it! 😁🤘

[@alfiemcelhinney3649]

You are very good at what you do lad!👏🏻

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

🥰🥰🥰

[@Garybaxter1]

Great Video Thomas! what a adventure! Chapeau! 🎩 to you all. Look forward to part 2... 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

😁🙏🙏🙏

[@benjaminlechappers]

🙏🏽

[@m1les7]

Ace vid, fair play that was p😳ss wet through!! Congratulations on the 700 days 💪💪🏁🏁

[@michellejones7933]

Great video, really good content and really well produced and different from Lawerence video which shows two different perspectives from two strong riders and Ben with his funny one liners. Can not wait for part two

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

Thank so much… and Ben will be well happy with that comment! 🤣👍

[@benjaminlechappers]

I’d rather be a strong rider if I’m honest 😂

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

@@benjaminlechappers classic! 🤣

[@molfar9049]

spanish guitar was a nice touch👌

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

🙏

[@iaintokley]

Love this mate, great to see you all having fun and video are on point 👏🏻

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

Thank you! 🙏

[@rand_kk]

Loved the video, and the montage was so well done. Watched it in one go and was sad that it ended. Waiting for pt2 now :D

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

😁🙏🙏🙏

[@benjaminlechappers]

Show us part 2 !🎉

[@ItsBugsy]

Insane 👏

[@ThegearlockerNet]

Congrats on day 700!

[@MP-th4nx]

Great video Thomas .... Really enjoying following your journey.

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

Thank you! 🙏

[@press1]

So, so good! Loving the longer episode 💪🏼

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

Thank you mate! 😁🙏

[@albertoanton5795]

Great video mate! Nice to see you cycling in our country. Got to love the weather and the roads down here. Keep making these videos.

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

It really is an incredible place… 😁🙌

[@freddieskipper5471]

mega video as always! class!!

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

🙏🙏🙏

[@tarik567]

Awsome video legend!!

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

😁🙏🙏🙏

[@elviraarcangelo5364]

Good vidéo ...

[@josevegamartin923]

great job guys!!💪

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

😁🙏

[@benjaminlechappers]

🙏🏽

[@greggjames448]

Quality video. I was looking forward to seeing your spin on the ride after watching Lawrence’s 🙌🙌

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

That’s awesome… thanks! 😁🙏

[@discopants100]

Excellent video, really enjoyed it. Quickest 3 x 12 @ threshold I've ever done on trainer watching it.

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

Haha glad to have helped you through it… 😁👍

[@matkrek]

Amazing footage and style of vlog

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

Thank you 🙌

[@veloman59]

Great film. Glad I didn't have to suffer up those climbs behind you Thomas 😂🚴👍

[@benjaminlechappers]

I did….😵‍💫

[@veloman59]

@@benjaminlechappers 🤣🤣

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

Just taking off your jacket wasn’t you Ben… 🤣

[@bjorngustafsson3436]

If all was perfect harder to remeber it later🤟

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

Very true! 😁🙌

[@elviraarcangelo5364]

Like a pro 😅🤔

[@tims.8557]

Thats me 07 am and a RB 😂🎉🎉😂

[@doarpaul1502]

To be honest I didn't watch Lawrence's vlogs because they were too short and just when I was starting to like it it would end, keep up the good Work 🤙🤙

[@bbikerlawrence]

All KZbin vlogs are about 10 minutes long. If you want longer feel free to watch all 5 in one go 😉

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

@@bbikerlawrence 🤣🤘

[@itbmcmxiv]

Fukin mega man. Dopeness on two wheels!

[@OliverXAJ]

I was disappointed when this ended!

[@paulsanchez4141]

Super cool congrats on sobriety I’m at day 130

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

Well done… keep going! 😁🙌

[@duttyvegan]

Get yourself a Apple air tag, great content has always 👊🏾

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

Yeah I had thought that… 🙏

[@dfrxl8163]

There surely isn't a better advert for that maap rain jacket, the amount of rain, soaked, and completely dry on the next clip 😂 repeat that another 5 times.

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

Amen! It’s an incredible piece of kit… 😁🙌

[@jonnydavis9313]

Love the videos! What sunglasses do you wear?

[@lesgetsohb9927]

Yes T

[@fucktheworld1207]

Thomas / Globe Trekker 👌🏻 mate what are those shades your wearing 🤔

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

😁🙏 they’re the maap x 100percent collab one’s… 🔥

[@fucktheworld1207]

@@TheCyclingTattooist thank you, Sir 🤙🏻

[@carlos_casadogarcia]

Could you do a video of how you packed the bike inside the box please!!

[@robthemouthmillan301]

Make it a song brother!

[@E30OG1]

Serious video mate love every episode! How do you find the supersix after having it for a while now? Been offered one from my friend for extra cheap and he’s ridden it once, will be coming from my giant TCR

[@garypurchase4738]

Love your videos. Your one hell of a cyclist. Which model is your POC helmet.

[@Tbo1235]

Mo way it’s Ben choppers

[@dylancurtis3336]

lights lights lights

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

Huh?

[@Omnis2]

I love watching people ride with 50 lbs of crap loaded onto their bikes because it makes me feel better about my own riding, being +50 lbs overweight.

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

🤣🤣🤣👍

[@benjaminlechappers]

😂

[@federicohuertad3484]

En España hay miles de rutas perdidas por paisajes increíbles para hacer cicloturismo y sin el más mínimo tráfico y me parece que habéis escogido una ruta que es muy poco adecuada para para la bicicleta con paisajes muy feos y mucho tráfico y peligrosa por el tráfico

[@PascallionStallion]

5:38 already thought; what the hell is wrong with that breakes?

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

I didn’t even notice that myself… great eye, well done! 🤣 But yeah the brake pulling back to the bar is never a good sign aye! 🙈

[@glennicol1361]

Hi, I noticed you have Garmin... I just got an 830 and can't upload GPX files of routes to the computer. How do you do it? Thank you!

[@edychandra5965]

how long in spain bro?:)

[@howlinhauler]

cyclist are the best masochist! do it with a smile. cheers

[@enochyoung8872]

BRO, THOSE SHADES, WHERE DID YOU GET THEM FROM?

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

They’re the maap x 100% collab ones… 🔥

[@cicleman_manuel76]

NIce video. I live in the south form Spain (Cádiz), here so many Climbs 1º category a so many beach. We have near 290 day per year of sunny day. The next time if you want to ride on a beautiful place, call me. TOP VVLOGER THOMAS.

[@Ninjag.o]

How much does your bike weigh

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

Usually around 7kg or just under… with all this stuff on it! Probably double at least…

[@benjaminlechappers]

Nothing

[@robthemouthmillan301]

How can I find you song please for my head phones please bro!

[@Lacteagalaxia]

Martínez es español el apellido

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

👍👍👍

[@crispyrad]

"I don't want to spoil anything" - the spoiler was already in the title

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

Not true! The cycling 500 miles isn’t really the exciting bit… 👍

[@mikegaffney8005]

Hi Buddy, would love to know your stats I.E. weight, height etc and preferred clothing. Cheers

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

5’8”… and currently 72kg, clothing always MAAP 😁👍

[@hibillhotmailcom]

The white maap trining jersey is 🤌🏼

[@user-yo8kh3do3r]

Испания Красотка !!!