day in the life: bicycle touring documentary ✔

[@deltafoxtrot2]

I enjoyed the video, it's nice to see a more honest relaxed form of cycling. No lycra, the latest ultra light carbon bike or energy bars in sight. Just one man on his bike having fish and chips a pint of beer and a roll up...😊👍

[@hippyswift]

Yepp I hear that 👍 thanks for the support my friend

[@bisikletcibaba27]

Bicycle touring is my dream, for trip and meet different states and humans

[@hippyswift]

exactly the reason i started touring buddy have a good one ;)

[@jbradshaw4236]

Just go for it mate... atb

[@whisperstravels5908]

I have enjoyed every video you posted on you tube. I love your attitude and the landscapes you have shown, just beautiful. Really inspiring for a fellow tourer. Please keep up the great photography, and stay safe. go with peace bro, from NZ

[@hippyswift]

+Whisper's Travels ;) almost to tears my friend thank you very much indeed you have made my day ;) thanks i do the best i can to inspire and teach others through my video's. my video's are getting a bit more thought out so i can get people to share as is 'better' content for them, but that means days of editing and days before hand thinking of angle's hahaha, it is well worth it as you have seen in this day life video but on my travels i will still upload an unedited version for my subs as well as a cut version as a documentary for all of youtube. peace to you too my brother ;)

[@hippyswift]

thank you my friend i hope you are warm and safe, happy new year ;) peace be with you

[@kld5617]

just found your channel dig the way you went for a pint I'll be subscribing I've just started out and wanna travel a bit keep up the good work mate ..peace

[@kld5617]

be cool if you could do a French one

[@qazibasit]

Beer and a cigg after a meal and then biking, thats a really nice tour. Btw I recently got a bike to continue physical activity out of my work hours, because I started gaining weight. Long tours like ur is now what i desire on weekends.

[@hippyswift]

well this short film was only a 45 mile ride and was a lovely weekend out, dont worry too much about your weight you soon cycle it off, personally i try to keep a bit of fat as body reserves incase i get ill or get stuck middle knowhere. peace

[@shaukatkhan1600]

Very good bicycle adventure touring programme

[@Decadent36]

Hippyswift, that was a great video! Very novel idea and execution all around; I genuinely felt like I was watching something from the past and your music selection was perfect. Keep up the great work and enjoying your cycling outings. There's nothing quite like seeing the world on two wheels under your own power!

[@hippyswift]

100% agreed there my friend. thank you very much ;) peace be with you

[@PeterOldwood]

Great video! Very inspiring. I'm planning to tour the UK someday soon, see the national parks and visit my relatives. Interesting choice of music. I love classical music :). Greetings from a fellow tourer from Poland.

[@hippyswift]

very nice to hear from you my friend thank you for the nice comment ;) I have cycled in most the main parks in the uk and very beautiful but lots of hills but it is worth it ;) peace

[@willperezmusic]

Great video! A real eye opener to just how much fun can be had on a bicycle. Thanks for sharing

[@hippyswift]

+Will Bryan thanks for the great support ;)

[@jaustinkwack]

Fantastic ! One of my favorite videos while doing research into my new hobby, love the whole thing, made me laugh and almost cry for my love of cycling ! Thank You from Canada !

[@hippyswift]

thank you so much it is amazing to hear such appreciation for my work ;) i have a series called 'the ultimate touring bike' which goes through my gear in extreame detail if you have any questions on equipment feel free to ask my friend, peace ;)

[@arvinl]

Beautifully done, even without image stabilization 👏🏾

[@90grains]

An enjoyable and brief look into the day of bicycle touring. Thanks for sharing!

[@hippyswift]

+Fred Thomas ;) thank you i am glad you enjoyed it. peace

[@JAYZWORKSHOP]

Great video mate like the silent movie style really cool have a good weekend

[@hippyswift]

Thanks dude it was a nice to film

[@spencerdodds2207]

Great video Luke, very inspirational. I'm building my first touring bike out in my workshop and watching your videos, cant what to get out on the road!

[@hippyswift]

+Spencer Dodds kool glad to hear it dude ;) when I've got the funds I shall create a bike from scratch,

[@longhoang-gq6wx]

the bicycle adventing so nice. My happy tears just went out during watch your video. I hope we can meet each other oneday

[@hippyswift]

that is so nice, thank you for your tears of joy :) peace

[@alpinfitness]

Also a nice one from you! Good job!

[@docfloc]

My smile muscles are aching. That was well done.

[@hippyswift]

Thanks I'm glad you enjoyed it, a few years old now but still a good film to see ;)

[@hrhbucket4268]

Nice video. A good choice of soundtracks also. You look very organised in how you pack stuff. It looks like the kind of organisation you get from lots of experience of previous adventures.

[@hippyswift]

+HRH Bucket +HRH Bucket thanks it was very enjoya me to create this video ;) indeed, I have been on lots of adventures far & wide bit also some close to home. Depending how long I'm going for or where I am going I take different kit, however I do like this fully loaded setup as you have everything you need ;) peace

[@insideout2600]

You the man Luke . getting better all the time mate . beauty .

[@hippyswift]

Thanks 👌

[@GeorgeLienemann]

I saw this before, maybe a couple of years ago, took a look again today and still really like it.

[@hippyswift]

Thank you 👍 I shall make more like it soon.

[@karamarie6781]

The U.K. Is really beautiful. Great video thank you.

[@hippyswift]

Thanks kara appreciate the support ;) yes it is lovely here you must come for a long ride ;)

[@cyclingfreeman]

Thanks for sharing, I loved your video!!! Wonderful music, first video like this with classical music, but it was perfect, and speeded up, great one!!!

[@hippyswift]

thanks my friend ;) peace be with you

[@cyclingfreeman]

You're welcome!!! :-) Keep it up!!!

[@hippyswift]

thanks dude appretiate it happy new year ;) peace be with you

[@rickchamberlain4498]

I love this video. The way you filmed it was a bit like an Ardmanns animation. Awesome, top job 👍

[@hippyswift]

Many thanks my friend ;) Yes I planned all the filming out in advance & only took 3 dAays to film, but 3 weeks to edit into what you see now. I wish I could produce this type of video every week, hopfully I'll get funding one day. peace ;)

[@danhardy833]

Just cycle touring Europe and DUDE we do everything in the exact same sequence as you in the video haha. Great video!!!!

[@hippyswift]

brillient ;) thank you very much, if you are on facebook add me so i can see your pictures ;) peace and ride safe

[@marksadventures3889]

Now with added Offenbach! A bit of classic Hippyswift on a dark afternoon up North - proper!

[@officialdeanporter]

I have a ridgeback world panorama deluxe 2015 model and doesn't have a water bottle holder for the underside of the tube, what model is yours?

[@hippyswift]

that is strange they all have them on, they could have forgotten to put the lugs on but not something they would forget. my ridgebacks are the voyage, journey & panorama touring bikes, all have an underside botte holder so very strange,

[@jbradshaw4236]

This was brilliant!

[@bikerookieGO]

Stunning! This video makes me wanna do more camping when cycling! :)

[@hippyswift]

+BikeRookie thank you very much, i am glad to hear it ;) inspiration is my goal on youtube and not popularity so thank you ;) peace

[@hippyswift]

kool happy new year ;) peace be with you

[@FelixHdez]

hippyswift its almost new year again!

[@hippyswift]

+Felipe Hdez indeed, time for some cycling

[@stevo22222]

What a great video, really nicely done.

[@hippyswift]

thanks ;) took time to edit haha, peace

[@hippyswift]

thank you my friend happy new year ;) peace be with you

[@jerryz.3087]

what great work!...thanks for sharing your tour...really looks inviting. thanks again.

[@hippyswift]

thanks for watching ;) I appreciate the feedback ;) many more videos to come. glad you enjoyed it. peace

[@davidjohnston1374]

Great video.....jeez you drank that beer fast....and how I'd like to roll a smoke as quick lol

[@hippyswift]

practice hahaha ;) peace my friend

[@brianmeister2839]

Well done! Your vignette gave us a nice peek into what an overnight ride what be like. Thanks!

[@hippyswift]

+Brian Meister no worry's ;) peace be with you in the new year

[@hippyswift]

thank you ;)

[@BlazinBlades]

The first silent movie of it's genre! :-) 1928 was the first Talkie, it's as if 88 years did not go by...:-)

[@hippyswift]

+Blazin'Blades kool sounds good to me ;) thanks my friend, peace ;)

[@celloting01]

Great vid! What panniers are those? I did check out your links but could not spot them. Thanks.

[@hippyswift]

Outer edge panniers my friend, they have stopped making them now though :(

[@jamesandrews6138]

Wow only I only rode this part other day. Great ride Southwold. Dunwich. We rode from Orford and back. Brilliant video and music. Keep riding, might see you one day Cheers James

[@hippyswift]

Hi James, no worries & yes it is a wonderful place to ride with a few off-road segments too so all good fun. If you're local would be good to camp 👌

[@bikepacking330]

영상 잘 보고 갑니다. 즐거운 시간되세요.

[@Tomanart]

Great video, I really enjoyed viewing it, thanks for sharing, good luck and best wishes to you, Tom

[@hippyswift]

thanks tom glad you enjoyed my video ;) peace

[@hippyswift]

thank you tom, happy new year ;) peace be with you

[@paulroberts5677]

Ha ha, I thought I was the only cycle tourer that did the ready cooked rice/chilli/curry thing. Appears to give my legs more energy than the traditional pasta diet.

[@hippyswift]

+Paul Roberts haha kool ;) it is a lovely meal and a really warm in winter too

[@murrayw72]

Well It never crossed my mind to mix those you want to know that will likely be dinner for me tonight! I’ve traveled by motorcycle and bicycle, I love watching videos like yours and also reading about tours, it’s all the little things you can see and learn.

[@hippyswift]

Exactly :) thanks dude

[@pibk7932]

very nice video indeed. great job. Feels like cycle touring now! I hope one day I would upload my own video.

[@hippyswift]

thanks a lot ;) go for it buddy, peace

[@hippyswift]

thanks happy new year ;) peace be with you

[@justryan2070]

Advice? I have 5mp camera on my phone. Do I get a tablet for better camera+video or upgrade to a better phone?

[@hippyswift]

if you would prefer using a phone then it is worth an upgrade, although, i used a sony nex 5t mirrorless camera to record this with and can highly recommend the 'nex' line of cameras for traveling as they are chargeable by USB & are fairly cheap for what you get. the nex has wifi and bluetooth to transfer files to your pc or phone or can even be controlled remotely. peace

[@hippyswift]

camera is worth the investment, happy new year ;) peace be with you

[@Kizarat]

What type of bicycle did you use, was it specifically designed for bike touring? There's so many bikes out there i don't know how to properly think of setting up lol

[@hippyswift]

How I figured out bikes and gear to use is by trial & error, this bike is a great bike with steel frame & hub gears for low maintenance. What I'd suggest is to buy what you like the look of but a cheap model so if you end up not liking it for whatever reason you haven't waisted lots of cash. What sort of touring are you looking to do?

[@Kizarat]

hippyswift Thanks for the tip, especially of liking the look as visual aesthetic does matter. I'm looking to cycle from Portugal to Greece next year and i currently have a vintage 3 speed hub road bike of Japanese make with a steel frame which i love the color of but i believe i should try to modify it for touring purposes before thinking to buy a new one.

[@hippyswift]

@@Kizarat the old hubs are often unreliable if not properly serviced by a professional machanic, also bearings go wrong when too much heat is there, such as big hills or all day riding. i would personally look for a second hand touring bike, or if you have some savings, get a bike like mine as you can rely on the modern componants. an old bike will do the job, but you must be carful as parts are hard to find while on a long topur

[@Kizarat]

hippyswift Good point, the bike i currently use is from the 70s and will need all kinds of improvements which i dont want to throw a lot of money and time on. I will possibly look for a second hand touring bike, preferably with a gear hub and sell the one i have, or keep the frame of the bike i have and build on newer secondhand parts.

[@maidbloke]

Great video. For me, it's either cycling OR camping, not both at the same time! (Too knackering). I worry that you never seem to lock your bike...

[@hippyswift]

+maidbloke yes it does get tiring after a while but its the thought of being able to go anywhere self sufficiently that keeps me going, especially on 200k days ;) your right it is rare that I lock my bike up. Sometimes I do lock it up but I don't all the time if I feel safe or forget like most of the time as normally too hungry haha, ride safe buddy

[@lromeroyt]

LIKED AND SUBSCRIBED! I like the touring idea but I'm to lazy for the tent and cooking part...every day...what could I do?

[@hippyswift]

+lromeroyt if you've got money just get a b+b and pub lunch ;) if skint get a small pppup tent and MRE's lol

[@hippyswift]

thank you so much you could go to warm showers.com and see what you can find, happy new year ;) peace be with you

[@duytrinh1650]

Thanks for sharing your trip :) Great video

[@hippyswift]

no worrys thank you for watching ;)

[@jeffjones160]

Most excellent. More, please!

[@hippyswift]

thank you ;) it will be hard to beat this one but i shall try. lots more to come ;) peace

[@etchetch1022]

lovely vid mate, what type of long pants were you wearing, with the extra chain guard patchs do you recommend them for all season riding? thanks again for your adventures carry on my wayward friend

[@hippyswift]

+cary high my trousers/pants are bear grill craghoppers which are great for all weather too as dru very quickly. On worry's thanks

[@Dunholmpiper]

Thanks for this very enjoyable and inspiring film! Just been on a 3 day Brompton ride in Durham and Cumbria, overnighting in pubs, maybe I'll use the tent next time!

[@hippyswift]

+Dunholmpiper +Dunholmpiper nice sounds good, thanks very much just what I wanted to happen ;) Cumbria is lovely to cycle around glad you enjoyed it, peace

[@mohammadmnm1]

wow such a good film ,,, make me relax and happy ,,,, thanks a lot for sharing

[@hippyswift]

kool ;) just what I wanted. peace

[@bobdrummer917]

Thanks, funny and original video, different from what we usually see.

[@hippyswift]

+Bob Drummer kool glad you liked it buddy ;)

[@hippyswift]

thanks it was hard work happy new year ;) peace be with you

[@istvanmuresan7473]

very nice,thank you...have you FB page ?

[@hippyswift]

yes it is named swift hippy ;)

[@gallente4TW]

Watched this several times mate, but didn't notice the Stagg Chilli. Brave! 😊

[@hippyswift]

Haha yeah was nice ;)

[@gallente4TW]

@@hippyswift lol, but hardly err....'welcome' the next day when in the saddle. ;-) that stuff inspired johnny cash, ffs..!

[@GhandiManning]

Hey swifty, if you don't mind me calling you that, just wondering what setup you have on your front handlebar there? I love having loads of things to hand, and already love my Ortlieb Ultimate 6 Plus handlebar bag, but could ALWAYS do with more more more :p I like what see on yours there. Cheers bud.

[@hippyswift]

This was years ago but if you look for my touring bike accessories video from 3 years ago I go in depth a bit more. I had my camera gear, lights, small towel, coffee, GoPro & a few other bits. Thanks :)

[@ronwhite8503]

Surely it's Schwifty?

[@herminigildojakosalem8664]

Very, very nice video. I'm glad I watched it. Thanks for posting.

[@hippyswift]

+Herminigildo Jakosalem thank you :) i am glad i took my time to make it, peace

[@hippyswift]

thank you very much happy new year ;) peace be with you

[@marccope942]

Love it! Great vid. I now must go ride.

[@hippyswift]

sounds like a good idea ;) thanks a lot my friend

[@stevethompson3958]

Alright pal. How much roughly is the pannier set up for this with bags etc? And what's the enchanting music? Cheers

[@hippyswift]

This full setup is about £1000 in total, I waited for discounts so the gear cost 1/3 RRP 👍 the music is called the can can. Classic tunes

[@stevethompson3958]

£1,000 for panniers ffs🥴?? We're you on mushrooms when you bought them! I'll stick to me rucksack if that's the case👀

[@hippyswift]

Haha no that's for everything including bike etc, the pannier bags were only about £35 each, good bags

[@stevethompson3958]

@hippyswift which bags and panniers would you recommend pal? Basically I'm thinking of cycling to Scotland with a vango 2 man tent. Mattress, sleeping bag. Cooking equipment and all the rest of the stuff that is needed for wild camping.. If you have anything decent to sell let me know. Cheers Forgot to mention, I have a Orange H2 MTB

[@bikinmike3274]

Sweet video, mate!

[@hippyswift]

+Mikey Mike thank you it was a lovely trip ;) peace

[@carlbentley80]

I really enjoyed this video and wonderful soundtrack.

[@hippyswift]

thanks i am happy to hear this ;) peace

[@markdoty6495]

I really enjoyed this! thanks for posting!!

[@hippyswift]

thank you ;) i am happy you liked it, peace

[@AliveAsib]

Inspiration for cycling

[@hippyswift]

thanks my friend ;)

[@AliveAsib]

Always Welcome. Friend

[@BrumCraft]

That camo bar bag is epic!

[@hippyswift]

+BrumCraft got it from eBay £7 bargain

[@thekev506]

Nice summary video, I'm considering doing a little tour this summer myself. Any tips for stopping off at shops and the like if you're solo? I'm not loving the idea of just leaving my bike with all its gear outside while I go to buy stuff.

[@hippyswift]

when I'm poping in quickly to shops I wrap a bunji cord around my wheel but I do lock it up in towns as there's always some knob around ;) my bike looks really heavy so people don't try stealing it as often but I am on a uncommon bike. I court Simone stealing my teddy off the front other day hahaha. peace

[@kelvingrover4043]

today,I Watched all of this video I pray all is well may God be with you and yours.

[@hippyswift]

thank you kelvin ;) peace

[@smiledotcom1]

That's a really nice video. Thanks! Can I just ask how you got those shots of you cycling past a fixed point. Did you actually put your video camera in place then retrace your steps and cycle past the fixed point?

[@hippyswift]

+Caroline andGabriel thank you very much i appritiate the feedback ;) i did exactly that but i got two or three shots sometimes with diferant settings for the lighting, the clip of my cycling through the forest was really nice but the lighting was terrible and hills wher the worst but i accidently set the camera strait on so the hills look flat lol, ill remember next time ;) peace

[@radman2002]

Great vid mate loved the music just subbed

[@hippyswift]

+radman2002 thanks dude, peace

[@hippyswift]

thank you happy new year ;) peace be with you

[@justryan2070]

I have a 2014 specialized tricross elite disc bicycle, topeak (explorer?) rack, and topeak mtx trunk bag/pannier combo. Should I tour with that setup (and what's the best way to carry the tent that way?) or ditch the trunk bag so I can strap the tent on the rack? Any recommendations for modifying this setup/changes one would make?

[@hippyswift]

+Silver Bullet well for me I'd dump the trunk bag unless you have lots of small items although I would reccomend a bar bag or a couple small pouches on the bars so there's a bit of weight on the front and easier to get at bits you need without going through your bags all the time. The tricross bikes look very nice I was going to get one. Another thing with the cheaper panniers is to always use 25L drybags as the inner

[@justryan2070]

Thank you for the advice. I also thought not using the trunk bag would be a better idea. I also thought about adding a little weight to the front for better leverage on hills. Although my last uphill climbs were fine when loaded, I don't plan on tipping any time soon. It will be an interesting trip. It is not a triple crankset so hills will be fun Would you use a cheaper pannier and drybag or use a more sturdy waterproof pannier set? Assuming you are like me and do not already have a set of panniers or drybags? I donated both my sets when my bike was stolen back in April, figured someone else could use them since I couldn't. I will need a new set up for panniers now that I've got a bike again.

[@hippyswift]

haha i know the tipping fealing well hahaha ;) ive never had a bike with a double crank before only triples so no idea how well the bigger hills will be conquered but im sure it will do the job ;) id go for the best if you have money but if you just want to tour without looking all posh then go with cheap gear and dry bags for your first few trips as it does get expencive, new 25L panniers are about 25-30 pounds a set or waterproof panniers aboout 60-140 pounds so dry bags are the way to go i feel ;)

[@justryan2070]

Thank you. This will be my second trip, leaving end of November. Everything I own fits inside my backpack, but I'd like to reduce a little and transfer that to bike bags and panniers.

[@hippyswift]

should fit fine dude ;) where are you going? yeah panniers all the way i have muscler issues because of having a bag on my back whilst riding so best to have panniers ;)

[@mikev6795]

Beautiful work of Art!

[@hippyswift]

Cheers Mike, it's an old video now but still great 😎 stay safe

[@alivelialiveliali]

Music fits almost perfectly! ;)

[@hippyswift]

Took a while :) thank you

[@htimsrM]

Loved your video, and yes, I did notice all the camera positions, great job!

[@hippyswift]

thank you ;) I am glad you liked it. peace

[@brit-cyclist490]

great video. love the fish Lol...

[@hippyswift]

+brit-cyclist so do i haha, peace

[@Instramark]

wow! So well done, Thank you for such a fine effort.

[@hippyswift]

no problem my friend ;) it took a while to create but worth it in the end. peace

[@Instramark]

Thanks again. Talk about a ton of stuff. Have been looking into bike packing and touring. I am a road cyclist and am looking for a different way to cycle. This is it for sure. With a prolonged food and water source, you could stay out forever, looks like. May I ask what is your longest trip, mileage and time?

[@hippyswift]

+Instramark your right mate you could use it as a perfect get away/ bugout bike just attach a fishing rod and a bow ;) my biggest trip was lands end to john ogroats covering 1368 miles over 34 days with 4 days of rest. it wasn't easy and I gave up half way but done it in the end ;)

[@radman2002]

What panniers do you use regards

[@hippyswift]

+radman2002 I use 'outeredge' panniers and bar bag. Cheap bags but worth it as I've had mine over 3 years and were fine till recent accident, peace

[@noeleee]

Great work dude :-) :-)

[@hippyswift]

thank you very much ;)

[@hippyswift]

thanks happy new year ;) peace be with you

[@robertrobhog]

great video, nicely put together

[@hippyswift]

thanks dude ;) took about 2 weeks and was one of my first heavily edited bits of work which has over 100k views, im chuffed with it, it tells a great story im just lucky the music turned out good haha ;) peace

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

Excellent, dood.

[@hippyswift]

Cheers 👍

[@DAZLIN6]

Great video

[@hippyswift]

Thank you ;) great to see you on KZbin

[@justryan2070]

Sorry if it is already addressed, I am watching through lots of videos at the moment. I am looking to overhaul my camp gear. This means a new sleeping bag, tent, and mattress or pad. I get VERY cold VERY easily. I am in North Cali and it is winter, wet, cold, windy and sometimes freezing. My last tent stakes were horrible and it collapsed on itself. My sleeping bag is horrible and my matt did not keep me warm. I have my bicycle, two rear ortlieb backroller panniers and a revelate frame bag if that matters. Can you suggest a tent, sleeping bag and pad or mattress for wet, cold and wind or direct me to the video of yours which does? Should it be 4 season? Should it be freestanding or not for myself in Northern California? I have experienced malfunctions with staking down with my low quality tent... Willing to pay the price for warmth and staying dry!!! (this time) Thank You! -Ryan

[@hippyswift]

+The Goal hi Ryan, I have detailed videos of most of my gear in my 'ultimate touring bike' series playlist, I recommend a thick sleeping mat which is full length and a bag that is 4 season if you have room although you could wear thermal clothing or base layers while in bed, warm sicks help too, as for the tent get one without much mesh fabric as it let's the heat out strait away, go checkout that series of videos and have a browse

[@justryan2070]

hippyswift k thanks. P.S. I don't know why you only have 1.2k subs, your videos are really good and you are extremely responsive and helpful.

[@hippyswift]

+The Goal thanks buddy ;) I'm getting 4-11 sub's a day so getting there after three years haha, I guess KZbin only shows me up for bicycle touring and not cycling. I work hard on my videos and lots planned for next year too ;) To be honest its 02:14 I'm in bed still looking at stats and replying to things since 22:00, dedication lol

[@justryan2070]

hippyswift yeah you've got 11 in a day and I've got 11 total. Slow but steady. One of these days I'll make enough mistakes to start getting stuff right. Takes a lot of work and knowledge to provide meaningful information. I can't provide much information but I definitely can tell people what NOT to do. Easy, just don't do what I do!!!

[@hippyswift]

how you getting on dude?

[@irchammuhammad]

good movie with a nice cycling trip..:-)

[@hippyswift]

thanks ;;) peace be with you

[@mixalopg]

nice video.. ... may i ask the size of your weels 26'' or 700..... thank u

[@hippyswift]

700c thanks ;) peace

[@Thesidingsworkshop]

Brilliant video mate

[@hippyswift]

Thanks my friend it's hot over 100k views ;)

[@insideout2600]

Smart guy , luke .

[@hippyswift]

thank you my friend ;) peace

[@anjr6282]

I really enjoyed this video.

[@hippyswift]

thanks it was great to make too ;)

[@LANpro31]

wow ....mantaaaaapppp

[@georghartmann6971]

what are those pockets at the "rear" side of the handlebar?

[@hippyswift]

one on the left is a medical pouch and on the right is an SA80 ammunition case ;)

[@hippyswift]

desert dpm pouches

[@kgn3779]

How many kms did you go per day

[@hippyswift]

this was filmed in 50 miles of my route in a day. normally loaded touring i cycle between 35-90 miles per day. bikepacking i cycle 70-150 miles per day. thansk

[@shaukatkhan1600]

Very good

[@jayneread2178]

I love this video and the music.......what is it?

[@hippyswift]

thanks ;) the music is a compilation of songs finnishing on the 'can can' ;)

[@hippyswift]

no idea happy new year ;) peace be with you

[@andrewwelch5]

Like the classical music :)

[@hippyswift]

+Andrew Welch (coprogeo) glad you liked it my friend ;)

[@hippyswift]

happy new year ;) peace be with you

[@rastamastakevin]

trying to figure out where this is. I'm thinking Australia since I saw the rugby goal posts and I have ruled out New Zealand. Am I right?

[@hippyswift]

Good guess but wrong side of the world :) it's suffolk in the UK.

[@Naryosket]

Good Job

[@hippyswift]

thank you ;) it took a while to edit

[@vannicrider7953]

I loved the video but couldn't help thinking about all the camera shots and having to go back to get the equipment!

[@hippyswift]

Yelp, this was filmed over 65 miles'ish and took two days. Was very long days. Thanks for the support

[@vannicrider7953]

@@hippyswift It was worth all the effort. The music went well too.

[@MaximumJoy]

Like for doing what I would do if I have a bike... have a chippy then smoke rollies in a beer garden :D

[@hippyswift]

+Maximum Joy got to enjoy yourself on a break too ;)

[@davecarter1047]

Mate that classical music is excellent, I have to know who it is

[@hippyswift]

Thanks I added the music after the edit & fitted perfectly with the timing ;) I'm not sure what the track is called but I think it was made by chinofski, thanks

[@davecarter1047]

Ahh thank you, it's fits the video perfectly to reflect that feeling of freedom

[@hippyswift]

Indeed it does :) have fun my friend & please share my videos, peace

[@Simon-qb2sb]

Really great video.

[@hippyswift]

thanks it was awsome to make

[@Simon-qb2sb]

hippyswift Have you still got your cycling caps for sale please ? Thank you,love your channel by the way it's certainly influencing me to get another bike again 😃

[@hippyswift]

That's great to hear simon thanks for the support ;) Yes I still have a few caps left £15 free p+p. The ones for sale are the blue/black caps in a large size

[@Simon-qb2sb]

hippyswift Thank you for the reply,I'll take one please. Not sure if you can inbox your details on KZbin regarding payment ? Thanks again.

[@hippyswift]

Chuck me an email dude over on [e-mail] Cheers buddy

[@lenordchristopher6447]

What music did you use, it’s great

[@hippyswift]

It's the cancan not sure who it's by at the moment 😀

[@bikinbeyondboundaries4716]

Get your ass to Ariziona ASAP There are places here you should zlsee. Enjoy your vids bro!!!;

[@hippyswift]

+Bikin' Beyond Boundaries thanks on glad you enjoy them ;) will be heading that way in a couple of years looks lovely over there. Peace

[@thorjonescj]

Very cool

[@hippyswift]

thanks ;)

[@SPd.Triple]

you are a dude! 😉 I'm switching from my road bike to touring. I'm thinking of buying a Ridgeback voyage what do you reckon ? thanks!

[@hippyswift]

kool ;) glad to hear it buddy, the voyage is ok i have one but if your buying it new its expencive. they are very reliable bikes 'ridgeback' ive had the voyage, journey and panorama, i prefer the journeys hud system but for an unbeatable hardy bike go for the panorama even a secondhand one will be decent as these are all rock solid bikes, if you just want a cheap touring bike the ridgeback tour looks nice on paper ;) peace

[@SPd.Triple]

+hippyswift thanks mate good advice ! Peace to you 😉

[@hippyswift]

ride safe my brother any question just ask ;) checkout my facebook too for a quicker reply if thats possible haha

[@SPd.Triple]

+hippyswift you I will is it the same name ?

[@hippyswift]

yupp ;)

[@CJG83]

I wish we had those pubs with the picnic table area here in Canada.

[@hippyswift]

why dont you is it too cold to sit outside in cannada? ;)

[@CJG83]

Not at all. I think it's a cultural thing. We have a very uptight attitude about alcohol so any pub patio would have to be enclosed with access control, and if you brought a bicycle on to a pub patio, people would lose their minds.

[@hippyswift]

CJ Grainger oh dear :( the drunk cyclists will rebel one day ;) thats a shame as most of the people i meet are when im on a bench or outside a cafe

[@87syakindaichi]

great video!! also a credit to the person who accompanying throughout your journey

[@hippyswift]

thank you very much ;) i was alone on my trip this time although i woulod like someone else to film next time as it was very time consuming, peace

[@-_krish_-]

You made it look easy 😀

[@hippyswift]

Thanks :) it is once you get a routine