Happenstance: Life on a Bike

[@RichardC67]

When you ride a bike, you are not passing through a place, watching it pass through a window while sitting in an air conditioned cabin. When you ride a bike, you are in a place, you smell it, you hear it and you feel it. Even when riding through your own neighborhood, you will see things that you never knew were there. A bike gives you back far more then you put into it.

[@Brezabeth]

can i quote you? lol

[@DUMBLIESCOM]

Great film - took me a bit to realize this was not just one trip... You captured what I feel on my bike... Thanks.

[@john194846]

I forget everything when I'm on my bike.

[@schlooonginator1227]

+John Reynolds Yes, its very therapeutic because of this. I don't think someone who drives realizes how focused one is and must be when cycling. You forget any troubles because you are constantly aware of weather,speed,effort, gear, immediate obstacles,distant obstacles, traction and on and on. At least this has been my experiance with primarily urban cycling and off road. I have never cycle toured but it looks very appealing. nly finances hold me back really. I worked as a courier for a couple years and it was easily the best job ever. oo bad it pays so little today. Its quite hard on a bike also. I suppose this is similar to that of touring in that you put in long miles and must be on top of your bikes condition.

[@shaneraine8081]

+John Reynolds I do too.

[@theexchipmunk]

Yeah. Even my simple 13 km bike drive to work is so meditative. I don´t think about work or what i will do afterwards. I simply drive my bike and my mind wanders.

[@bikevlogla2938]

For those few hours of riding, we are free

[@yukiinu5534]

Just pedal, eat, sleep.

[@ronbell6070]

Beautiful way to share your experience. Great production!

[@fictionalreality1010]

love it...thank you for the inspiration...may the wind always be at your back and the smiles you leave behind always rest in your memories

[@The-GreenHornet]

eye roll

[@thewaywardcyclist3992]

i only started cycling and i love it

[@BurningtunaDC]

Amazing stories shot but amazing filmmaker(s). Thanks for shooting and sharing.

[@TheTravelVlogger]

Great video! I just did my first long distance bike trip and I am hooked :)

[@Cycletrekkers]

Totally agree that I love not knowing what each day will bring and all the random stuff that can happen, also meeting locals away from the tourist scene. Worth all the pain, sweat and headwinds!

[@zxdfty77]

Nice video! You have perfectly summed up what I have also found to be true. Indeed, the best part of all my travels is meeting people and the golden generosity they extend, along with the Sacred Synchronicities that always delight and surprise me. This is LIVING! Alas, I find the hardest thing about cycle-touring is going home. The real challenge is to live at home amidst my comforts and convenience with the same Presence and Awareness that is active when I am on the road. This is my "Project".

[@BenBroenen]

+TELUS Optik Local - I really enjoyed the personalized real-world stories from this video. Especially the ones about the commune/clown camp & invitation to stay at the Thai plantation w/ the tent inside the living room! With an upcoming 8 month bike tour getting closer every day this was a great video to watch to get excited for the adventure. Thanks for creating it! -------------------- My favorite quote from the video: "The most meaningful experiences have come when the wind is blowing so strong and I'm just yelling into it. But riding through it is like a rebirth - it provides you with a ground to grow. You really feel it and experience it. It's more raw and that's why it's more real. Now the dream is to experience the same vulnerability and rawness going through the daily routines of life..."

[@SuperHoffen]

Nice put together video, very interesting and uplifting.

[@twtwtravelingwiththewind5030]

Thank you for showing me your amazing experience....Iam in my way to do one around the World.....thanks U x1000000 times

[@kamaljitdhaliwal785]

YEAAAAAHHHHH DUDES!!!!! nice to share some beautiful insight into the life of bike nomads and the generosity of some fellow humans.

[@brucewmclaughlin9072]

You can use any bike for touring, you do not need expensive gear but you will want lower gears than what you have now. Lower low and lower top end as you will not be speeding down hills loaded as it really makes a difference how your bike will respond loaded. Lots of different bikes to choose from and if the narrow seat is a problem try a recumbent.

[@mysurlytrucker7510]

Your doing what we wish we were doing , you dont give up because your drive makes you want to achieve your goals.

[@leonardoivaneslavavargas5994]

I'm gonna do a ciclingtrip blessings from Colombia.

[@SantoshSingh-rn4yj]

You are inspiration love cycling 🤗

[@Warbusted]

Great video and experiences! Thanks for sharing.

[@DivineZeal]

Amazing and so inspiring! makes me want to do Bellingham, WA to San Diego on bike!

[@nickperry8727]

I'll be going towards the end of July from Salem,OR to San Francisco, CA. If you want shoot me a message and we may be able to link up!

[@bikepacking330]

영상 잘 보고 갑니다. 즐거운 시간보내세요.

[@marksamuelcohen]

Ainaz Bozorgzadeh is absolutely stunning!

[@charleshunt9217]

your video was vary vary interesting i learned a lot off it i am gonna watch it over+over i have a new catrike i love to ride long distance longer the better it really excites me i really love to ride a lot be safe enjoy your ride

[@josephhaddakin7095]

Her jersey shows who the King really is. 👑

[@neological9]

Really nice video. Thanks

[@MegaIronfly]

Very quotable video!

[@larry4674]

The journey is the destination.

[@157Tapinambu]

sweet nice video, i realy enjoyed it, greetings from germany :-)

[@shaneraine8081]

I want to do this so much so badly.

[@kennethe8391]

+Shane Lees lets do it i live in california

[@randombiketrips3296]

+loki haker kk where in California? I live in LA and I plan on riding to San Diego from LA by this summer.

[@kennethe8391]

Downey california bro

[@LindyLooo99]

Is this a movie?? Where can I buy it?

[@fambike9670]

sometimes i am wondering why almost people riding a bike are happy rolling in

[@heathervasey]

love love love this

[@MyGdoggy]

I really wanna ride across the U.S. but your trip is far more crazy.

[@anonpers0n]

i cant drive but i think i could live on a bike on the cheap lol would be kinda amazing

[@justinwhite4057]

have you seen bike campers? If not I'd look into them, there's a good one by Paul Elkins here on YT. You could live very cheap off that. Search up $150 bike camper it's amazing.

[@lromeroyt]

outstanding!

[@WSStanford]

I have always wondered , what people do for a living when they embark on these kind of journeys, especially with the poor job outlook in the US

[@jacobholmes2418]

you can cut cost a lot of you can do anything you want to

Mate you can do it for free, if you wanted to cycle across AMerica you can just dumpster dive for food and do day jobs on farms and stuff.

[@TigerNestMonastery]

great video :). Wow..... everyone looks so happy and free. Kennedy - if you're interested to do a biking tour in the kingdom of bhutan do let us know :)

[@graveltraveldirt]

enjoyed your video!

[@adhikkaputrasagala]

Just beat the heat!

[@LT1HILLINGHOE]

I love biking, but I hate anything to do with the hippie and clown scene.

[@EmoIssues]

Exemplary narrative comrade

[@kamaljitdhaliwal785]

+LT1HILLINGHOE Hate is a strong word my bruva/sista! (not sure of gender) maybe I should have said fellow human. :)

[@pannonianbrute]

+LT1HILLINGHOE Agreed......listening to a first-world, middle class hippie talking about how she is always activated and aware when biking suddenly ruined cycling for me....Because riding for months with credit cards in your pocket and without working is how you "reconnect" to the world. Reminds me of that chick from Fargo...

[@nvkotex6972]

+LT1HILLINGHOE Each one of their declarative statements sounds like a question? They raise their voices unnecessarily at the end of every sentence?

[@cnay2983]

Sarandib22 you wont have time to write trust me. I love to paint but most of the days is cycling, chores such as finding food, shower, shelter etc

[@dewaputucintya5570]

beautiful very nice

[@RajkumarDasHD]

I like traveling by bicycle

[@The-GreenHornet]

What kind of New Age term is..."Re-connect with yourself?"

[@marcosluciosilva2433]

nice!

[@The-GreenHornet]

I have a Catrike Expedition recumbent trike. I have been on two smaller tours; one was a 400 mile tour. And the other was a 600 mile tour. I saved and bought and saved and bought all the top quality equipment for a long tour; Ortlieb panniers, a lot of Sea to Summit gear, and all the rest super light and top quality gear. Now, I have a good paying job currently, I just don't want to necessarily give it up. But I really want to go on a long tour in the United states. I like the freedom that cycle touring brings you in so many ways. However, I absolutely dislike the hippy philosophy and lingo that a lot of cyclists embrace. I don't know what it is, I can't quite put my finger on it, but a lot of bicycle tourists embrace this whole 'global liberal culture mindset', even if they are from the United States. SMH eye roll. I think a lot of it comes from what and how they are, or were being taught in schools and universities from their teachers and professors. It is clearly a agenda to promote globalism. I realize that this is a very strong evaluation from me. But I've lived long enough in the United States to see the ever increasing massive change that continues to overtake this country. And sadly it's not for the better.

[@williamsmeza3442]

mil puntos para ustedes :)

[@Gracie.Paulina]

I'm a cyclist but just to share .... what I'm seeing is the older folks? Are beginning to experience real medical issues. One lady's story is severe joint issues that are permanent. Maybe long term riding ISN'T such a good idea .................... ??? Maybe even on a motorcycle and being exposed to the elements can be 'health damaging' ???? I'm seeing some of the RVer's here ... they look like their aging, what if that lifestyle is too hard on the human body. ????

[@StarxPlayz7]

Sarandib22 wise mate,wise..

[@Maxwell53095]

why not a motorcycle? 🏍

[@StarxPlayz7]

because we are cyclist u moron.

[@MartinLichtblau]

Lot's of quotable statements...