Cycling Through Iran: The Strangers Who Changed My Journey

[@grahames9228]

Riding solo is fine, but having a group like this, who get on well together, must be fantastic. Loving the journey.

[@dandydon6049]

@@grahames9228 I’d like to see her continue to ride in a group. I was about to unsubscribe until I saw this video. Her content was getting stale.

[@builditsmall]

Awesome Video! This brought up so many memories. I enjoyed our time in Iran so much.

[@the_original_dane]

Thank you for making this video.

[@alethearobinson8132]

A treasured moment in time. Never to be repeated. A memory. Thank you for sharing

[@brautgangster]

Danke!

[@pawelbaran59]

It's amazing how you started this whole journey as a solo cyclist and now you are the group of 10. I'm loving your adventures. Keep up the good work and I'm looking forward to seeing more of your cycling adventures. Cheerio.

[@jevgeniardassov]

Well that was a STORY… Thank You guys, this was inspiring and uplifting video. God bless and protect You for the rest of Your Journey! Ride on brothers and sisters. 🫡

[@giantcheerio]

✨🙏

[@-_taba]

Finally ! We can see the continuation of your story. Many people only dream about it, but do not have the courage to do it.👍

[@giantcheerio]

Took me ages to edit (exactly one year actually haha). So finally the 'story' continues

[@audramitchell9894]

​@@giantcheerio❤️🌹❤️ Heart warming story telling (( how you discribed it , is wonderful )) so glad you had that experience 🌹❤️🌹

[@maziarmaleki]

Hey from a persian out of his country for 11 years , welcome to my country. Living in a community or a group always was a better and more secure way of living in human history. I also want to add that Iran is such a beautiful and unique country to visit, especially for Europeans. I hope you enjoy any minutes of it 💚🙏🌼🔥

[@StephenThomas-kj4ts]

What an amazing story teller you are…. I feel as if I’m riding alongside you. I must say I’m jealous of your courage to seek out your dreams. I would enjoy a cup of coffee with you if you ever cycle the United States. It’s a gift you have and I appreciate you sharing your experiences. Thank you!

You made the best bike packing vlogs there are. Showing not only the beautiful side off bike traveling but also the hardship when you are ill or tired. Sunshine and rain, head wind or downhills you named it all. Looking forward to the next vlog. Safe travels and God speed.

[@giantcheerio]

🙏✨

[@brautgangster]

Thank you so much for sharing these impressions of your great adventurous journey. Your storytelling is so vivid, I almost feel like being on the road with you while I watch your clips.

[@onemorecyclist]

All is well in the world of cycling when you see adventures like this! A brilliant video edit and looking forward to more of the story. Happy cycling! 🙂

[@eviehawke]

what an adventure! great to see the continuation. 😊

[@JohnPilling25]

That was a fantastic story and consummate filmmaking to tell it 👍❤️. Am so looking forward to the next part ..

[@richjs1]

Your efforts are hugely appreciated ❤

[@LaurenRoerick]

I love how your paint such a beautiful picture of each person in your group! What a lovely tribute to a new team of travellers. :)

[@CdnBiggles]

Cheers to you Giant Cheerio. Great to see the continuation of your journey.

[@remihans1698]

Im starting my bike trip through Africa next week and your video gave me so much joy

[@giantcheerio]

What an exciting time for you!! Fingers crossed for headwinds and good encounters 🫶🏼

[@thinshadow]

I absolutely love your narration in your videos. The way you use repetition is very poetic.

[@robertjary2470]

Yes ! yes ...its entrancing . Combined with the extraordinary harsh beauty of Iran, it feels perfect in that moment

[@singingsanja167]

Your appreciation for your fellow cyclists is heartwarming. What a blessing, to find comrades like this, when you didn't expect them... 🥰

[@sorayaroshan9005]

I truly enjoyed your cycling journey. When you're willing to endure such hardship for the sake of joyful adventure you'll be prepared to tackle any obstacle that life throws at you. You guys are brave.

[@Superdariobr0s.13]

Literally got goosebumps! So far i had a lot of fun traveling solo and it helped me to process a lot of stuff i had hidden for years, but seeing this makes me want to travel with other buddies as well!! I hope when I continue traveling next year, that I get to meet such lovely people as you did. Lots of love ❤

[@theartofginablickenstaff1314]

Wonderful! Thank you! I am too old and too chicken to do any of this, but I love the IDEA of such adventures and I really appreciate you sharing yours! Amazing to find so many other cyclists on your same journey!

[@jonasgeirhreinsson9700]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful video.

[@RAsadventures-zr1ge]

This is a very thoughtful and thought provoking video. I can imagine that this huge experience really does seem incredible and unreal when you look back on it. I think your video shows very well how your group gave each of you the strength to do what would have been daunting to tackle alone. You capture what must have been a powerful and challenging experience for you. It is much more than just a simple account of a bike ride - an experience I think you are still trying to process in your mind. Its a well made film too! Thank you!

[@deborahprior4193]

Awesome , epic , from the heart.

[@jsiedlecki5331]

Wow, what an emotional, heartwarming video. Absolutely incredible how these things just happen on the road. No words, but tears of joy in our eyes🙏🌎🚴🐾

[@XavierOberlander]

Nice tribute to friends and building community. Thanks and Cheerio

[@richjs1]

Wow! Truly inspiring! The video production has such a professional feel to it (and I love the music soundtrack too).

[@Tarmaccyclocross]

Absolutely brilliant, really missed the videos. I hope there’s some more 👍🚴🏽‍♀️❤️

[@robingood62]

What a great adventure! Enjoy the good times together. You will remember it for a lifetime! Have a safe journey and a lot of fun!

[@franknobody5965]

Sehr schön präsentiert 👍😊 Ich hoffe, dass du die Geschichte weiter erzählst!!!

[@Sassannid]

Thank you for sharing such a wonderful video. This wasn't like the typical travel vlogs where people travel around visiting tourist sites, not that there's anything wrong with those but this seemed more like a journey showing how valuable community and friendship is, especially in times when we might feel alone or need a helping hand. I'm glad destiny brought you 10 beautiful souls together I wish there was more. I could watch 20 videos of you guys traveling around Iran together

[@jarnostalhane]

Beautiful movie! i wonder how it feels for YOU to watch back this footage.. Thanks again!

[@dannyishome]

Hammer Video. Wunderschönes Storytelling. Die Art und Weise wie du von deinen Mitreisenden sprichst gibt mir Hoffnung für Welt. Hab richtig Pipi in den Augen :)

[@khmansour1]

Finally I have been waiting ❤ tell today

[@jamesboyd868]

fantastic adventure! Thank for sharing 😍

[@Hahaiala]

Good to hear from you again Lara. Good luck and safe travels 😊

[@BaskinTapkan]

amazing video, quite a bit of hardship through an unknown country but you as a group handled it well. loved the stories. Ride strong!

[@gemmageary9799]

So Beautiful! A+ film! That make me glassy eyed and inspired because I would love to go bike packing. But still to this day, I don't think I'm that tough. I can't stand not having a shower and the sun drains my energy.

[@giantcheerio]

U can still go bikepacking and go in campsites. You’ll find plenty of showers there 😀

[@vinyltheif]

A great video, that reminded me of my 2nd big tour; my 2014 London to Singapore tour. In Gerogia, I met Dave & Holly (Oz / English couple) cyling to Australia, later that day (in Batumi) we're joined by 3 Manchester lads cycling to Australia, a day later (Still in Batumi), Spanish Carlos, & Lithuanian Tom, making 8 of us, the first morning after settig out, we stumble across a Latvian couple also heading our way, now making 10 of us. At the time, Iranian entry was not possible, so most of us we're heading to Azerbaijan or Amminia, then the stans. After a few days we started splitting off, but in Tajikistan I re-joined the Manchester lads, & spent the first month (of two) cycling throgh China with them, Happy times!! ;-)

[@SM_NHosseini]

as an Iranian, it is strange that you feel so insecure in Iran, the way you guys camped in that abandoned building will raise the attention of every person seeing it, so it's obvious for the police to check on you guys, but I hope this insecurity goes away and you get to see the beauty and calmness and hospitality of Persians

[@hamed3034]

It is forbidden to enter the private property of individuals in all countries of the world.

[@Moe-lt2nh]

Chill guys

[@boatman5151]

How very cool. So glad you found a group where each member provides comfort and security. Hope you're able to stay with the group.

[@barryvk]

Wowwwww, you don’t take the easy path. I think you are doing your trips Hero style! Don’t make it to hard for yourself, and don’t forget to celebrate what you accomplish!

[@audreytaylor2298]

This was the 2nd time i have see n this video. It is still just as moving and touching as the 1st time i watched it. Thankyou for putting it on again. I hope too that it encouraged you yourself “Giant Cheeerio” and that you are feeling stronger, firmer and more settled. We miss you.😊

[@giantcheerio]

Thank you 🥹

[@riverunner9978]

Wow what a beautiful experience so many in sync! ❤️

[@krogers17]

Fantastic story. Loved it.

[@robertjary2470]

Simply amazing, thank you for posting this ☆

[@WorldBudgetWheels]

Hey, loved it. Thanks for sharing such an amazing story. Loved it fully😊

[@user-un3rq3qe8y]

I just came across your channel and watched the two episodes traveling through Iran. I was born in Tehran and really touched by your experience. But curious about what happens next. Did you make it to Tehran. Fantastic work.

[@astridvanbreenen3757]

Magical! Just magical! 💝 Beautiful captured. 🙏🏻

[@abinam2255]

Your style of narration is pleasantly unique. Godspeed and keep safe. Thanks for sharing your adventure with us less fortunate couch potato’s.

[@andilemokhathi6063]

This was beautiful, thanks for sharing

[@karinkoch8443]

You are such a good story-teller. Your cutting skills are amazing and the music fits perfect. Thank you for this piece of art.

[@giantcheerio]

Thank you 🫶🏼

[@tahat8197]

welcome to my safe country. hope u enjoy it.

[@SH-eons]

I wish you great things as an Iranian

[@AcfLavertyy]

Incredible. Ive been watching your videos for a long time. Find your stories so inspiring. Thank you so much!🎉🎉

[@giantcheerio]

Thanks for being part of the journey while watching !!

[@wittyshow]

Vielen Dank für alles, was du getan hast! Ich schätze es wirklich sehr.

[@tryadv]

amazing video. i met Fabio and Armin and they and they are kind and helpful. they told me about your journey through Iran, but I'm so happy that i watched through your camera. thanks

[@colibriceleste1271]

Beautiful adventure!!!!

[@SafeAndSounds]

Amazing, so heart opening.

[@KaterOnBike]

Great storytelling! Amazing tour!

[@rodriguesfa271]

group of 10 ! OMG thats really nice ! enjoy !!!

[@Moe-lt2nh]

Young and adventurous wish all the best

[@justgo6175]

Great movie and great experience. Thank you for the story

[@yegoryelgeshin6090]

Excited so much with your story

[@sepasgozar.]

thank you that through the lens taking me with you.

[@TheDazzerRTW]

Can’t be easy riding in a group after so long alone or just the 2 of you . Hope you don’t mind me saying that I found your earlier videos to have a more happy and uplifting feel. Stay safe and all the best .

[@BoikanoGM]

Lovely story telling..enjoyed the whole video n subscribed ❤

[@giantcheerio]

✨🙏

[@arcoulant87]

Epic, great video chapeau !

[@only-1-earth]

Wonderful ❤Happy to see u again aftr long time😍👍

[@dmitryru53]

Amazing! I've felt even a wish to transform myself to be able to experience smth like that. Rather hard task for over 70Y. Going on a solitary.

[@patriciaponce6854]

Excelente video, su espíritu aventurero es admirable, cuánto valor y pasión x enfrentar tantas adversidades, en sitios tan rústicos e inestables climáticamente hablando. Felicidades 💕👌

[@gregzeszotarski9927]

Wow! What an incredible journey.

[@richardgriffiths230]

brilliant vlog, you are an inspiration

[@GregGilbert-l9g]

Wow! An amazing adventure and a fascinating video. Thank you for sharing. (Sorted my KZbin Comment’ problem)

[@ianfraser9528]

It's great when people work together. ❤

[@efraimlouisegolicruz795]

it's nice you have a good company! ride safe lara! ☺

[@johndewey6358]

Iran is a wonderful county with very kind people that is very unfairly represented in the Western media. Please distinguish between the Iranian regime and its hospitable people as they are worlds apart.

[@amiralavy4431]

As iranan we love our country and our government...Don't believe main Media propaganda.. specially USA and western main Media propaganda...God bless iran 👍❤️❤️❤️🇮🇷🇮🇷🇮🇷🇮🇷

[@amiralavy4431]

Don't believe main Media propaganda specially propaganda of USA regime end western regime...As iranan we love our country and our government...Fact

[@ionsyn]

Peace to the world to cycling the world

[@sepanta8762]

Refreshingly different!

[@propjoe1060]

Wonderful video about human connection. Makes me wonder where all these people are now!

[@hussein.rajabi]

always warmly welcomed to Iran. well done!

[@travelandfilming]

Love it.

[@TravelPalettes]

I learned so much from this, thank you. 🧠I subscribed to your channel, also left my comment and liked it. 🔔 👍

[@giantcheerio]

🙏✨

[@roozbehnematzadeh2905]

What an amazing advanture!!

[@Windingify]

amazing!

[@Shin-eh2ju]

You and people like you are always welcomed in Iran

[@AmalaBhakti108]

fascinating!

[@NdoliRanman]

Watching this but really inspiring 😊I’m planning to Cycle to Rwanda 🇷🇼 this December too 😊

[@ferdinandlauffer]

One of your best videos yet, and refreshing without the pointless splattering of swearwords of your earlier videos. Keep it up!

[@paerts9511]

what a great little movie again (y)

[@petergarner]

An amazing and moving story well told. I look forward to following along with more of your adventures!

[@henkwallet6756]

Good to see you back on the road again i.s.o. packaging video's .

[@sepasgozar.]

enjoyed it.

[@hoossinniroomand2571]

Iran will definitely be an exciting memory for you.

[@SinGarcia]

Hello mates, wonderful journey. Do they let you cut the trees and set up fires in the nature?

[@sarps1357]

Welcome to Iran, I hope you had a fun time. You had picked such a weird time to visit the north of Iran. Iran is a wonderful country with very kind people Please distinguish between the Iranian regime and its hospitable people as they are worlds apart. You could ask easily for whatever you need from people there and Iranian people are trying their best to be helpful, especially for travelers like you. maybe they couldn't invite a big group of ten to their home but you could count on their help and hospitality

[@timo.schaper]

Es war eine so besondere Zeit ❤