Cycling Solo the Silk Road on a Gravel Bike : 12,000km and 18 countries

[@cervelo9465]

Amazingly this guy was never a cyclist before the trip, but he became a cyclist on the trip. This is an excellent film which deserves millions of views. Much enjoyed,

[@VelhaGuardaTricolor]

I've read your comment before watching the video, the first thought in my mind, have been a cyclist for decades, was... how on Earth did his knee hold up? It is too much for someone who doesn't have the tendons or muscles to protect it. I hope he used a splint or was someone who worked out legs a lot, otherwise I see knee problems on the horizon.... I am writing this 2:20 when he talks about those knee problems. Cycling this much is not for everyone.

[@ilyauneroute8944]

​@@VelhaGuardaTricolor So what should we do ? How to train and how long before, going on this kind of long trip ?

[@VelhaGuardaTricolor]

@@ilyauneroute8944 Hi , it is all about progressions. A rule that is valid for all areas of physical activities. Before you try anything with your body, make sure you are comfortable with the previous progression. Our minds can cope with a lot and pretty fast, but our bodies, muscles and most of all tendons need quite some time to adapt to a new task. You can do it without training the progressions but you run a very high risk of a serious injury.

[@Ian-uz9bd]

I was puzzled too! If you have never ever had a ride before or just even a small trip, it's insane.

[@jefisso]

Meet this guy in Split-Croacia, I couldn’t believe he was actually doing in the winter, amazing

[@StephenBateman]

Snow, rain, gravel, dogs, wilderness, solitude, numb fingers, dirt, sleeping rough, charity, border crossings, big country... a magic audiovisual diary of a terrific bike ride from Paris to Semei in Kazakhstan along the Silk Road - the Tajikstan trail through the high passes at 5000 m altitude is gob smacking ... congratulations on a great achievement and wonderful handmade film, toujours avec le sourir ! Bravo !

[@dani.lefebvre]

Imagine how much better and more tolerable people would be if they did these sorts of things. Great video. Much respect.

[@minhuang8848]

tbh, all the people in the video didn't do any of this and they seam pretty terrific most folks are great and warm-hearted, it's just that most of us are attracted to a bit of drama and misery. maybe it's meant to put your own situation into perspective... but really, people kind of are amazing by default.

[@mesutalperenkir409]

Thank you very much for the music you used while passing through Turkey and for making this beautiful video. I'm glad I came across this video, all over the world is beautiful ❤

[@manuelhoppenot7576]

Incroyable !!! je peux pas m’empêcher de penser à tous les kilomètres que t’as fait pour retourner chercher ta caméra pour chaque plan 🤣

[@TCAZcouverture]

J'ai pensé la même chose 😅

[@Dedik755]

Good jobkzbin.info/www/bejne/mnXUfp54d5iciKM

[@NEKORID]

Ibrahim Malouf was so perfect there! It's really funny becasue a few years ago, during my first solo cycling trip I used to listen to him as well! I was also cycling for an entire year, including winter in europe, totally unsupported. It was an overwhelming experience that changed me forever. Loved your video, it brought many memories to my mind.

[@arifenglish]

Wow! You have good taste in filming and music.

[@wkooroweru390]

Masz odważne serce, ogromny hart ducha, silne ciało i psychikę. Imponujące osiągnięcie. Od dziś jesteś jednym z moich bohaterów.

[@motoric5188]

I'm so happy KZbin recommended me this video! Great video you made Paul and an amazing journey you've had! Thank you so much for sharing! 👍👏

[@walterzikalala]

You have a good taste in music. Anyone who plays Ry Cooder and Ali Faka Toure and Harare has soul in his bones! Love your adventure, keep on cycling!!!

[@paulgoodsort1824]

This was one of the best videos I've viewed on YT out of the thousands I've seen. Very genuine. Merci. Paul de Vallenger Gilbert (Kiwi with French Heritage)

[@cagrsakaoglu5589]

It gave me goosebumps when I hear "Neset Ertas - Yolcu" song when you're in Turkiye. Such an amazing journey man. Tears rushed to my eyes several times. I'm speechless, so inspirational.

[@vollewestervelt7354]

heroic journey heroic

[@marcelmiserius]

Eine der besten Dokus und Reisebericht, welche ich je gesehen habe. Danke, dass du mich an Deinen Erlebnissen hast teilhaben lassen.

[@annakrause9601]

Quelle détermination! Quel périple...quelle aventure! Que de belles images à partager, grand MERCi 😎😎😆😆 Quel beau choix de musiques. .. Mais, quelle déception de devoir renoncer face à la niaiserie du covid, direct devant Le plus grand pays du globe. .. Une si belle énergie...gachée par la bêtise humaine. Jus tant espéré te suivre juska Vladivostok... QUEL DOMMAGE. ..quelle fin ! MERCi encore pour Ton Film. 😀

[@minhuang8848]

18:45 Ibrahim Maalouf mon dieu je kiffe, great freaking music

[@robmartin1792]

The yt algorithm sent you my way. Congrats on your amazing journey!!!! Something you won't soon forget, I am certain!! Thanks for all of your efforts in creating this fantastic documentary. To many more roads and adventures ahead!!! Best, Rob

[@Hebron_Lanka]

Love from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰💖👍

[@the_g_abides]

wow, what a pity the algorithm didn't introduce me sooner to your travel report! That was such a pleasure to watch. Some great shots, a down to earth guy and no unnecessary drama talk. Super amazing!😊

[@crispingardner7693]

Fantastic trip, thank you for sharing and great video.

[@meteyagl9725]

I really congratulate and appreciate you, I smell success and effort.

[@Elisa-xm5ii]

as a fellow bikepacker I greatly enjoyed the variation you so well presented us in changing landscapes, weather conditons (!) and cultures and environments, not forgetting all the hardships this kind of expedition is full of. Also the fact you embarked on the journey with no experience and pushed on with your sore and aching knees...Congratulations !! 🥳

[@Manu68-Simracing]

Fantastique video. Merci de nous avoir fait partager cette aventure. Cela aurait mérité 5h de film ! histoire de nous immerger plus dans les galères , la gestion de l'eau et de la nouriture, les bivouacs. En tous cas bravo pour cette énergie, et quelque part ce courage.

[@gerryquinn8925]

Wow what a trip mate good on you brilliant viewing , good luck to you

[@dalorenzo3266]

So much love! You’re amazing Paul! Merci!

[@Luigi13]

It is an amazing adventure of a lifetime? You where brave to tackle all the different terrain and circumstances that you met and went ahead until unfortunately you could not enter or pass through the Russian border. Bravo I admire your tenacity. Be well greetings from Oregon USA.

[@markusschenkenhofer4176]

Wow, amazing, great 😀 very beautiful pictures of the landscape. Makes me to plan something 🚴🚵‍♀️

[@enigmarider5806]

Très long distance, très impressionant! Bon travail, avec le velo, et le video, Merci beaucoup!

[@almadv]

Great experience!!!! Thanks for sharing it. By the way great Spanish flamenco music. What an inspiration you are. Keep it up!

[@kayBi62]

Wow. Thanks for sharing your amazing journey with us

[@paulvanreesch2493]

Absolutely lovely. Thank you!

[@maggie.moreira]

I love your positive energy, Paul. What a beautiful journey! Merci :)

[@antoinejomier4625]

Bravo pour ce film magnifique. Tes images sont incroyables. Les musiques et les petits échanges avec toi rendent tellement vivant ton film. Merci

[@thomasdore3941]

Super film, simple mais si beau. Merci !!

[@Dance5578]

Beautiful scenery, I admire your courage first for the impressive journey, second for having the patience to film all of it, despite how annoying sometimes this can be, to stop, film, go back start again.. Then third for doing this in the winter!! This is insane my friend, shorter days and freezing temperature gave you some more of a challenge during the process. My biggest respect goes to you.

[@vibedetrip6092]

What an amazing experience, my friend! I'm planning to bikepack the silk road next year! This video was very useful, thanks for sharing!!!!

[@ChapysWobble]

Wow that looks like an amazing adventure! Also love the music selection.

[@oisin_lol]

Wah!! Bravo!! A trip like that is an emotional journey 🥲😅

[@CrankyNebelung]

Brother what an amazing journey. I’m in tears, I got off work after a long day and watch the entire thing in one sweating. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@proximacentaur1654]

Fantastic journey. Well done Paul, and thank you KZbin algorithm

[@GregGoes-To]

I am inspired again. Thank you

[@goekmannen]

This video should have more views. Amazing extremely condensed story.

[@frg818]

Amazing ride, man. Great story you will be able to tell at every bar table you ever sit. Big fan.

[@carolinevanzijl8971]

What a great film and what an amazing trip!!!! BIG respect and only love (also for cycling

[@sylvaincomelerant544]

Dingue un tel voyage avec si peu de matériel. Bravo ça devait pas être confortable tous les jours

[@gschips]

Merci pour cette formidable video et exploit incroyable 😉

[@steph22222]

J'ai reconnu la tente Decathlon que j'ai moi aussi. Bravo, tu prouves à tout le monde qu'il n'y a pas besoin d'une tente hors de prix pour vivre une aventure formidable 👍 Si j'ai bien vu, tu roules ton matelas gonflable avec la tente, super idée, merci du tuyau

Fascinant de la première à la dernière image. Des plans à couper le souffle. Il faut faire des conférences avec ce film.

[@dustindcosta]

Enjoyed every second of the journey. Incredible my friend! Power to you 💪🙏

[@VenlyssPnorr]

Amazing story and journey Paul. Truly inspirational. I hope your knees have fully recovered and that you got your well-earned shower after getting back home. Much love from the UK!

[@firefoxturbo]

Amazing journey !!!! The landscaps are so beautiful !!!

[@Eddie_Hasbullah]

Although a year later, I am glad KZbin recommended this video. Very inspirational! Magnificent journey.

[@andreasrauth6660]

What an amazing trip! Thanks for sharing.

[@Ivaneck_]

Un voyage impressionnant, à conserver dans toi toute ta vie. Merci d'avoir fait l'effort de le partager avec nous.

[@Interyou25]

Bonjour Paul, Merci d'avoir posté cette vidéo, j'avais déjà vu des vidéos comme celle de Josh Reid mais je me suis dit que c'était une aventure folle mais seulement réservée à des cyclistes confirmés.... mais tu m'as insufflé l'inspiration et l'espoir de me dire que c'était possible. En espérant prendre la route pour faire ma propre aventure dans un futur proche, je te félicite et te remercie d'avoir montré qu'Il faut toujours connaître les limites du possible. Pas pour s'arrêter, mais pour tenter l'impossible dans les meilleures conditions. Merci pour l'exemple ! Bonne continuation dans tout tes projets.

[@pauldetilly8003]

C'est effectivement ce Josh qui m'a inspiré :)

[@markusmeier6141]

Wow, what a great trip and a great video!

[@brunonaejemsam8990]

Bravo pour cet exploit. Film très sympa avec une superbe bande son

[@GustavoLopez-uq6rs]

what a nice trip! thanks for sharing

[@elgitano7548]

This is amazing, wonderful trip!

[@QuixonDnB]

This is a so inspiring and entertaining video, thank you! Respect from Hungary! I really enjoyed the variety of landscapes along the journey, some really amazing terrains out there. I also noticed the song around 3:00 - a Hungarian woman is singing in it, it was a nice surprise to hear.

[@sisaktamas]

Sebestyén Márta was singing at the beginning ;)

[@QuixonDnB]

@@sisaktamas thanks, nice to know 😊

[@radegameplays1]

Salutations du Brésil! What an amazing video!

[@bleblu]

Najlepszy jaki widziałem! 😊😍👏

[@keithgoddard4192]

Fascinating! Really enjoyed this view of parts of the world very far from my own.

[@damiendelbecq8235]

Bravo mec ! Chapeau pour le début par conditions hivernales, tu as du ramasser... belles images, sans prises de tete ! Tu montres qu'avec un velo, et une bonne dose de courage on peut aller où on veut ! Encore bravo.

[@89340Romain]

génial ce film ! quelle voyage dingue pour un premier à vélo ! très inspirant

[@avare1989]

Bon aventure;;).

[@Breesey]

The scenery in Tajikstan looks amazing, it must be unreel to experience it in person.

[@n.c4692]

Les gens qui comme toi, ne semble jamais faillir, jamais n'avoir peur de la vie, m'inspire et m'impressionne au plus au point. Respect et bravo pour ce périple, dont je ne penses pas pouvoir saisir l'intensité sans l'avoir vécu.

[@pauldetilly8003]

Merci :)

[@samjohnoutdoor]

En hiver ! Respect !! Magnifique voyage et merci pour tous ces plans vidéo qui font bien voyager. Inspirant. Je vais probablement sortir mon Gravel or des frontières aussi!

[@RangKlos]

The world salutes you!

[@andrearota2976]

Super. No other words needed 👏🏻

[@edcatt9196]

Great video. You took on a huge challenge! Well done. (Also, at around minute 5:00, Ry Cooder and Ali Farka Toure off their album "Talking Timbuktu", was a great choice!)

[@davegarvey]

What an adventure! 🥳

[@TheFeljoy]

What a great journey, the mountainous landscapes in the last 10 minutes were breathtaking 😮 music was super nice as well

[@cliveburks]

Very enjoyable watching your travels I admire your positive spirit

[@laurentrimbeaut7148]

trés inspirant, bravo pour ce périple

[@Master-tu4kd]

C'etait incroyable, vraiment manifique. C'etait un voyage où on se sense qu'on etait là avec vous. Merci pour Cette belle video. Dessole si j'ai fait beaucoup des erreurs en francais.

[@hans-joachimschmid100]

Faszinierend, mein größter Respekt!

[@vladsirbu9538]

I only started watching and already liked the video ❤

[@augustindagnelies5982]

J'ai eu des frissons au visionnage ! Bravo à toi, ça donne vraiment envie !!!

[@jamestoday2239]

All credos to you man! I just did a two day trip and that was a big deal for me, can't imagine how you could keep motivated, not to mention fuelling! Thanks for sharing your adventures!!

[@florom3998]

Felicitations , magnifique , magique , merci pour cette belle video , ce beau reportage , j’ai voyagé pendant 31minutes avec toi. Exceptionnel ce que tu as acompli , bravo

[@funkefuchs955]

une voyage manifique avec la musique superb...merci pour partager

[@pa3q15]

great achievement! :) 👍

[@ddikodroid]

Looking forward to more bike journey

[@alaincoppel8517]

Bonjour Paul, 10 fois chapeau bas pour cet exploit incroyable, et comme Manuel et Carlos j'ose pas imaginer ce que tu as dû faire pour ces plans magnifiques de toi à distance. Je suis aussi impressionné par le minimalisme de ton équipement bike packing, je serai curieux d'en connaître le détail (peut-être une prochaine vidéo pour un bon debriefing !!!?). En tous les cas merci infiniment pour ce partage, et maintenant que tu es un peu rodé, peut-être un autre projet 😅😂 Bonne récupération en attendant 👍

[@yurickaregger7118]

Brilliant film, brilliant attitude!

[@winstontye2514]

Well done on your big effort… I enjoyed watching and I appreciate the difficulty of what you did!

[@bambangsuseno8764]

It's an incredible experience solo biking to the Silk Road alone, Paul. Warm greetings from The Special Territory of Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

[@MaceraMuhendisi]

10:49 love this

[@halflex6490]

şarkı seçimi mükemmel 😄

[@joaoaugusto2844]

Grande aventura ... Magnífico 🚲💪👌 Obrigado pela partilha

[@yushuf5827]

thank u for video it was fun to watch . I want to go for a long ride too o7

[@richardcoitino1400]

Excellent video with great photography and documentary. Well done.

[@vorsichtmal]

Wow, what an impressive trip. And what epic pictures you created! Awsome. They are worth the effort to pass the camera and go back to pick it up. Wonderful scenes. Thank you for showing us. 🤙

[@TranceFlug]

You are so brave

[@pascalcannamela1626]

Magnifique 😍👍👍👍 merci pour ce partage 😊💪

[@cliveburks]

Amazing what an adventure you are so courageous and resilient.

[@ummchii8974]

Salut Paul C'est fou comme ça a changé avec le smartphone et Internet mais le vélo reste toujours le vélo bravo pour ton exploit sportif mais je me demande si on fait tellement de rencontre que ça le voyage à vélo sur longue distance ça reste solitaire heureusement à la fin de ta vidéo on voit les photos . Mais pourquoi ce besoin de se filmer en permanence c'est l'époque qui veut ça certainement. J'ai 66 balais je compte le faire ou le refaire à la retraite peut-être dans cette direction j'avais déjà fait ça il y a 35 ans il n'y avait pas de smartphone encore une fois bravo !!! Gilles

[@hyderamin7]

Soulful

[@dunjafrelih63]

OMG I am so impressed. One of the best videos ever seen (and I've seen a lot of them). Congrats for EVERYTHING, camera, great shoots, landscape of central Azia was SO amazing, music you choose is just breathtaking. You really are one of a kind.