Cycling around the planet #2 | Southeast Sweden

Last episode I took the ferry from Germany to Trelleborg in Sweden. I continue my bicycle tour through Sweden's vast forests and along the coast and lakes to Stockholm. Whereas most cyclists around the world have been stranded, I am still able to cycle through southeast Sweden. Bicycle touring in the Covid-19 era is definitely different from other times, but the roads, the landscapes and the people I meet are still very much the same. I'm glad that I'm still able to continue my adventure and grateful that I still get invited by people across the country.
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Music
Roo Panes - Open Road
Glimmer
Gregory Alan Isakov - That Sea, That Gambler
Ground and Leaves - Good as You
Thomas Gresen - Good Pace
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[@karlschreiber9286]

Thanks Niels, I like this law in scandinavia allowing to stay in nature with responsibility for nature. Great.

[@thomani9]

I'm late to the party having only just discovered your channel but I just want to say how much I'm enjoying following your adventures. This is the sort of journey that really appeals to me. I love your unshowy vlogging style too - you come across as totally authentic and your videos are inspiring. Very calming too as someone else mentioned before. There's some truly beautiful drone footage in this episode as well. I'm looking forward to catching up on the rest of your amazing travels. Best wishes from Wales👍

[@cyclingaroundtheplanet]

Happy you found me mate! I'm not a good actor, so I'll just be as I am :) Hope you enjoy the rest of the episodes too!

[@antoonvermeulen8064]

Geachte, hij spreekt vanuit zijn basis zijn, geen onzin, authentiek, vrijheid is de basis , geeft gehoor aan uw innner been van zijn ,de basis van veel antwoorden.

[@pavlosioannides9316]

Hi Niel! I have just discover your channel. It is so relaxing watching your videos! Thanks for letting us be part of your adventure. Probably you have very good sleeping gear to be able to cope with the low temperatures. Very inspiring! Thank you! Pavlos.

[@alexanderlawson1649]

I cycled thro Sweden in 2018 and I overnighted in wind shelters whenever I could find them, they are super shelters to use when on the road, they save so much hassle seeing as the tent can stay in the bag. Its somthing that every bike tourer thro Sweden should know about. After a while I got to know where to find them, river banks, lake shores, nature reserves, forest walks. I wish we had them here in Scotland although the vandals and junkies would most likely use them to get wasted in and then set them on fire. Yes, it is that bad.

[@cyclingaroundtheplanet]

I was absolutely in love with those shelters and cabins in Sweden and Finland. And they are taken really good care of

[@piotrrytka7511]

0:39 Flying Dutch? BTW super video showing your amazing trip during the hard time to travel. Greetings from Poland

[@Amos71415]

...I lived in Sweden for over 2 years and I cycled a lot so i really appreciate this video. Good luck for the rest of your trip...

[@nikokisting6189]

Thanks, Niels, for taking us along your European leg of your journey. Very interesting; first time I see the Swedish countryside. But a bit curious: Why did you start out in the winter? Really enjoyed the last legs of your journey through Namibia, South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland. Best wishes, good friend. From Niko in Namibia.

[@dr.hasanhabiburrahaman1553]

Love it

[@GFamilyThai]

Wow this is so beautiful and it’s such a brilliant effort to be riding the bike like this.

[@cyclingaroundtheplanet]

Thanks Saisrang! It really is nice cycling here

[@ivo-aceto]

A great adventure: one of the best possible things that a young man may do. Wish you all the best.

[@barbarakirsch370]

Just came across your videos. Absolutely love them! And please can you tell me who the music is by. "Let me out of this cage..." And please keep the videos coming. I bike indoors during the Canadian winter, and love watching!

[@cyclingaroundtheplanet]

Hi Barbara, there is a list of the music I use in the description below the video. The song you are referring to is Open Road, by Roo Panes. Enjoy the Canadian winter

[@barbarakirsch370]

@@cyclingaroundtheplanet thank you! :)

[@StreetsinSeoul]

Oh man.. this is on my bucket list .. after this horrible covid19 is over. Your video got me enticed again! Thank you and cheers from Korea :)

[@cyclingaroundtheplanet]

Glad my video could enthuse you for bicycle touring!

[@StreetsinSeoul]

@@cyclingaroundtheplanet I just subscribed to your channel! I love and envy your lifestyle my friend! Anyways, if you have time please come visit my channel and enjoy my videos too and if you liked them please hit the subscription button for me! Thanks my friend :)

[@HHH1997]

KEEP up the good work!! Your videos are very calm and yet exciting !

[@cyclingaroundtheplanet]

Thanks, I think that also resembles my personality :)

[@jonasmoller4752]

Greate to see Sweden in your eyes..! Thx for sharing !

[@seant666]

Love your films.

[@jairoribeiro2029]

Nice, 2 thousand bisedes a like; 20 thousand in the desert. Nice adventure! Greetings from Brazil.

[@Babedibidouh]

Hi dude, I have exactly the same bike, if I'm correct you also changed the saddle for a Brooks's one, wised choice. Watching your videos really makes me want to go bike touring too, but I'm waiting for this corona crisis to finish. I wish you all the best for your trip, stay safe.

[@cyclingaroundtheplanet]

Yes I also change to a Brooks saddle. Maybe see you on the road after corona

[@Freedomfighter-k2b]

Brilliant, enjoying your hard work thanks for sharing.

[@adamc5551]

Amazing video, thanks for sharing your epic trip, I’m looking forward to watching all your adventures and one day I will also cycle the planet, greetings from uk 🙂👍🏻

[@hanaawatere6488]

This is amazing. Love following your journey. NZ

[@livingbucket1024]

-7, -8... That's a lot :) Great journey! Good luck

[@torrabocabajo6417]

Very good videos, thanks from Spain ....I'll wait for you when you will come to Spain !!

[@grahamwilliams5367]

Keep up the good work and good luck for rest of your trip, looking forward to seeing what happens and where you end up.

[@cyclingaroundtheplanet]

Thanks Graham, I myself also wonder where I end up :)

[@dr.hasanhabiburrahaman1553]

I am following your journey! May Almighty bless you Dear !

[@cimmerianbloke8421]

I'm currently discovering your videos, I'm impressed with the quality of your editing. Which drone do you use, and what which ione would you recommend to a complete beginner in drone footage? Safe travels to you.

[@cyclingaroundtheplanet]

I have a DJI Mavic Air drone. It's very easy to operate as produces great footage as you can see. I don't have any experience with other drones

[@Sangram-IND]

Super cool very very beautiful bro really enjoying ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@AndyMacBG]

Enjoying these, nicely filmed.

[@hotzeplotz83]

what a great journey and beautiful film!! Thank you! How did you plan and what map did you use?

[@cyclingaroundtheplanet]

I didn't plan much to be honest. I usually check my offline map (oruxmaps) to figure out a route for the next day or two and that's it regarding planning

[@pb9616]

I have bycicled to northcape from Vlaardingen(the netherlands). In canada and all around europe.... 5 day bycicling 1 or 2 days rest!!! Fishing, hicking, just get some rest

[@tonwagenvoort]

Geweldig, mooi gefilmd en een mooie trip!

[@crozzportugal8364]

Amazing

[@Kwaadvlieg]

Hi Niels, bedankt voor de prachtige video's. Ik ben zelf druk bezig met de voorbereidingen van een fietsreis naar de Noordkaap aankomende zomer dus je video's zijn een mooie bron van inspiratie en informatie. Hoe navigeerde je onderweg? En hoe zorgde je ervoor dat je elektronische apparaten voldoende stroom hadden? Je vliegt regelmatig met een drone, had je daarvoor een naafdynamo met usblader of een zonnepaneel bij je? Heb je onderweg gekampt met eenzaamheid, en zo ja, hoe ging je hiermee om? Alvast bedankt voor je reactie! Thomas

[@cyclingaroundtheplanet]

Hoi Thomas, leuk om te horen dat je ook richting Noordkaap gaat fietsen. Ik gebruik een offline app (Oruxmaps) om te navigeren. De kaart is gebaseerd op openstreetmaps en is erg gedetailleerd. Ik heb een 30.000 mah powerbank die mijn mobiel een keer of 8 kan opladen. De batterijen voor de drone en laptop laad ik op bij een restaurant of wanneer ik ergens binnen slaap. Ik heb geen dynamo of zonnepaneel en ik heb niet het gevoel dat ik dat mis. Het kan soms wat eenzaam zijn om dagenlang alleen in de natuur te fietsen maar ik kan mezelf goed vermaken en heb geen probleem om alleen te zijn. Ik maak regelmatig gebruik van Couchsurfing en Warmshowers om lokale mensen te ontmoeten en dat werkt uitstekend voor mij om minder eenzaam te zijn. Mocht je meer vragen hebben dan hoor ik het graag!

[@Daysdontexist]

Have you used a different food source that doesn't leave you feeling bodily empty since this video trip or have you figured out what it is that leaves you feeling empty, ? I would like to know as I will be doing a bike journey myself. Thanks man for the feedback if you can.

[@cyclingaroundtheplanet]

Usually my diet changes quite a bit in every country/region. Especially in Africa there is often not much to choose, so you just eat whatever there is. But the staple food for me has often been rice, pasta, oats, bananas, peanut butter, bread, tomatoes...

[@Daysdontexist]

@@cyclingaroundtheplanet ah cool, light stuff uh. I'll keep that in mind as my bicycle is more fit for bike packing and not long tours with an Aluminum frame, but do like canned goods with meat in them. Thanks cheers

[@alafenetre81]

Nice! How do you find those shelters in the forest?

[@artin1356]

Very nice trip i like your channel 👍 I want Start trip from Stockholm to Netherlands but i don't know where download cycling map road the same your road , can you help me please 🙏 Thank you

[@cyclingaroundtheplanet]

Hello Amanj, You can find a map of my exact route on cyclingaroundtheplanet.com under "route and stats". Click on the map and you will see a large interactive map based on my gps tracks

[@artin1356]

@@cyclingaroundtheplanet thank you do much