Cycling in the Dolomites on a budget

[@KennethMesser1]

Hey Johnny! I am the guy who recommended you try out Mendelsteinpass near Bozen on Strava, I spent some time living in Taipei now live in Munich and love your content. I really had to sympathize with you, mentioning the over 1,000 meters of climbing before you hit the cafe - I was absolutely dying before I even saw the switch backs. I just got back from Mallorca and very much recommend you visit there next time you are in Europe!

[@heppie4134]

Thanks Johnny for an honest & realistic appraisal ……..it’s a serious undertaking 👏👏

[@MFQuinnCyclist]

I did a climb in Colombia and I was stopping every kilometer also. Between the altitude ( I came from Florida) and the grade I was a hurting pup. Zone 1 power and zone 4 HR. I’m glad I’m not the only one

[@adrianusphoebe-bi7su]

cycling in Italy is my dreaming too, thanks for sharing all your experience, this information about transportation is really needed for foreigner, not just about the cycling itself

[@Mike-du1dc]

Thanks for the take along! That was great!

[@raymond110]

great video love the channel

[@JohnnyZeeLee]

Thank you! 🙏

[@stoneroeteta]

Cool trip, beautiful scenery! Thanks for sharing! Also very sharp images - can you tell me about your filming gear? Thanks

[@JohnnyZeeLee]

I use a Sony ZV E1 as my main camera but also use my iPhone 14 Pro quite a bit too

[@markushenk4580]

Beautiful video 🎉

[@JohnnyZeeLee]

🙏

[@valiantabello]

Your videos are just the best.

[@JohnnyZeeLee]

Thank you!

[@kwcmau]

Great video! Looks like you were carrying a bit of luggage up the climb too, plus a DSLR.

[@JohnnyZeeLee]

Yes the extra weight definitely didn’t help 🫠

[@samtan6966]

Awesome scenery! Have fun & ride safe.. 👍🏽😁

[@JohnnyZeeLee]

Thank you 🙏

[@jansalminen2584]

😃💪 Beautiful route, maybe some day i have the chance to ride Stelvio

[@JohnnyZeeLee]

Hope you get a chance sometime. It’s really something else to see it in real life.

[@xavierxavier46bid42]

my dream bike route! surreal stark rock mountain backdrop ;)

[@JohnnyZeeLee]

🔥🤟✨

[@philippedarses]

Amazing ride and scenery, Stelio is a must 🤩 hopefully I’ll get it done in ‘25 When you’ll be in 🇫🇷, I do recommend (but not only) Lautaret and Galibier which are « Tour de France » classical passes! The surface of the road in France is much better than the chaotique one I’ve seen here 😱 Another point, there is an agenda in summer when the main pass roads are closed to motorbike and cars, 1day/pass, check this out as it will change your experience (even as I understand you love sport cars😂) Thanks for your content

[@JohnnyZeeLee]

I’d love to ride in France one day. People have warned me that the drivers in France are not very friendly towards cyclists. Has this also been your experience?

[@philippedarses]

@ yes definitely true, this is why I recommend to go for the special « no car » days for the famous passes Another spot in Europe is Spain which his very bike friendly with amazing roads in Andalousia for instance

[@brianoreilly239]

@@JohnnyZeeLee I live in London and have cycled in France many times and have to remark that is not true . As there is a long tradition of cycling and respect for cyclist in France, drivers , in general, almost always give cyclists plenty of leeway and also give a 'gentle ' been when coming up behind you.

[@TBiggieboo]

You have amazing content man. Thanks for making these. I always wondered how to get to the Dolomites with my bike. Now I know. Was this harder than anything you've climbed in Asia?

[@JohnnyZeeLee]

This climb was super hard for me this day…but actually just realized my power meter is acting strange. I can’t answer your question until I get a chance to do it again 😀 but I don’t think so. I’ve done some really tough climbs in Asia.

[@Thegentlegoon]

What up bro, what made you pick that particular pass? I’m looking to plan a trip next year, late Oct or early Nov. I’ll most likely will be coming from chiang mai Thailand

[@JohnnyZeeLee]

It’s pretty famous so I’ve wanted to go there for a long time. Jaufenpass was also epic. It might be super cold at the top in November. It’s one of the highest mountain passes in Europe

[@marcgensonesteves579]

Awesome video! Possibly the closest I can get to riding the Stelvio Pass (but who knows 🤞🏼)

[@JohnnyZeeLee]

Fingers crossed. I hope you can make it!!

[@jasonloke2219]

Thanks for sharing. Great video!! And you were not wearing gloves on the descent!

[@JohnnyZeeLee]

I really hate wearing gloves 😆 but at least it’s not super hot and my hands were not all sweaty

[@kaptajnsejersen6303]

Great video. You should have biked from Munich to Meran. No need for the bus. Inntal and Austria is so beautiful

[@JohnnyZeeLee]

Thank you! I was not prepared to bike pack on this trip. I had all my luggage with me. However, you are absolutely correct, Austria is so beautiful!! I will go back for sure

[@zerraktardun9904]

great ride Johnny

[@MarcinCebula]

"Zone 1 power, Zone 4 heart rate" 😆

[@JohnnyZeeLee]

The struggle was real

[@j2lobaugh]

what time of year did you go?

[@JohnnyZeeLee]

September. I think it’s the best time. Weather was perfect

[@Frankenpedaleur]

What camera are you using ?

[@JohnnyZeeLee]

Main camera is Sony ZV-E1 but also use GoPro and iPhone 14 Pro

[@yazidyusop]

Oh wow... Beautiful country mountain side.... Why not stay the night at the top?

[@JohnnyZeeLee]

My plan was to stay in a town called Vione after Passo Gavia…but I just couldn’t make it 😢

[@bunterngkhemwong]

If you feel the water are delicious mean you're exhausted. Keep going .😊

[@BurgerTime7441]

Nice

[@rosso0815]

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[@jcraigshambaugh5417]

Couldn`t you have taking a bike train

[@JohnnyZeeLee]

Not sure what you’re talking about

[@jcraigshambaugh5417]

@JohnnyZeeLee I've seen you take the bike in a box luggage. Why not just put you bike on a train

[@JohnnyZeeLee]

@ the box is how I flew to Europe with my bike so I need to take it with me wherever I go. I also don’t think you’re allowed to take a bike on the train not packed. Even if you were allowed, it wouldn’t make it any easier, in fact it would just increase the chance of damage

[@emphasitintaya7387]

Joob joob krub

[@JohnnyZeeLee]

😃

[@MFQuinnCyclist]

I almost didn’t recognize you without all that sweat pouring down your face. I hope you enjoyed that weathet

[@JohnnyZeeLee]

Yes the weather is kinda perfect 😁