Hitting a Wall - One Year on a Bike | Cycling the World 30

Bicycle Vlog 30: ’One Year on a Bike’ - We have a difficult day and hit a wall. It takes some effort to get past that but a beautiful campsite awaits us. After exactly one year of being on the road we find ourselves in Gabala, Azerbaijan. For a few days we rest up, edit some stuff, eat and just chill out. On the road again we are getting nearer towards Baku, the capital. When we look for a camp spot at the end of the day we have to go higher up than we normally do and get rewarded with great views and the mind starts drifting...
To see, feel, smell, hear and taste everything the road has to offer will be so much different than watching a documentary or reading a book about it. Sometimes it will be difficult and most of the time fantastic. We hope you will find inspiration in our video's and maybe fuel your dreams as so many other have done for us.
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a Special Thanks 🙏🏼

[@JustinCaseSolarPower]

Congratulations on the one-year on a bike anniversary. Hope you have many more years travailing together 🚲🚲💞👍

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi Justin! Thanks so much 😃 We are going strong for year number two and who knows beyond! All the Best! E&M

[@Peo_Sahlin]

It's very entertaining to follow your "little" cycling trip. You're a wonderful couple full of charm and your videos are really professional. Excellent editing. Kudos to you both.

[@WheelstoWander]

Thanks so much Peo 😊 Best wishes, E&M

[@phirozepalkhivala3070]

Congratulations from India! Just found your videos yesterday, and couldn't stop watching. Went through almost all of them at a go! I love bicycle touring myself, and have done Turkey, Georgia and Iran. So I enjoyed seeing you in those countries, though not in the same places. Maybe a video on how your gear has served you over this year would be of interest to many. All the best for the future.

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi Phiroze! Wow, that sounds so amazing 😊 Cool you liked the episodes from the countries you have been yourself. We hope you found some nice memories in there... That is a good idea and somewhere down the road 😉 we would like to make such a video... or two! With the time we have now and the way we want to edit our videos it has to wait a bit for the time to open up for it. The editing is fun but time consuming! All the Best

[@mosyoameno]

Hi, I'm from Azerbaijan, from Qabala. I just wanna say that come to Azerbaijan again🤟🏻

[@WheelstoWander]

We loved Azerbaijan Amin and remember Qabala fondly!! Perhaps we will cross there again some day... 🙏🏼

[@PumpkinVillage]

Congratulations on one year on the road. That was a vertical wall for sure and add in some water for a challenging day. That last camp site was outstanding. Thanks for the video. Take care and safe cycling, Al

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi Al! Great to hear from you again! Azerbaijan really treated us to a memorable spring! We loved it!! All the Best! E&M

[@moksrosii3016]

The beginning of the video was too good. I loved it, you guys rock.

[@vladrosu6490]

Congratulations and many more to come!, hope you stay together forever creating lifes memories..love from Finland.

[@WheelstoWander]

That's the plan! 😊

[@georgeramirez5225]

Congratulations on your one year love your videos so be safe out there.

[@WheelstoWander]

Thanks George!!

[@NicolaiBangsgaard]

Great video installment! I love the atmosphere and tempo in your vlogs - to me it's very true and representative of 'life on the road' on two wheels. Keep it up!

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi Nicolai! Thanks, that means a lot coming from such an accomplished cyclist as yourself. All the Best from us! E&M

[@jerryz.3087]

Another great great video...hope you're both doing well...thank you again for sharing your journey....enjoy yourselves and stay safe.

[@WheelstoWander]

Hey Jerry, thank you!!

[@kevinbraden9445]

that’s awesome , living you dreams

[@WheelstoWander]

Thank you Kevin!!

[@willstonvelo8100]

You guys, very cool an inspiration for all of us who dream one day of long journeys, all the best Will

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi Will! Thanks 🙏 It is such an enjoyable and valuable experience. We hope everybody takes the plunge 😉

[@dannygayler90]

Wow , doing tough , but , when going gets tough , the tough get going ! Well done !

[@topcat8891]

Well I found your channel a week or so ago and I have finally caught up 😀 great films great journey you guys are on.I read somewhere ( forgot if it was in comments or whatever ) that you fancy the idea of touring Africa.Well I was brought up in Kenya ,lived 10 years in South Africa and have travelled most of southern Africa.Let me tell you you guys are certainly strong enough both mentally and physically to do it 100% ! Seeing the terrain you have covered on those tourers you could certainly do Africa as well.Cario to CapeTown can be covered on tar roads now top to bottom.Of coarse seeing as you guys love the challenge 🤣 you could always do it off road too 👍 Loving your channel look forward to the next leg congrates on one year on the road. Ride Hard Ride Safe 🚴‍♂️

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi Top Cat! Thanks so much for your encouragement 😊 That sounds like an amazing timespan to have lived there, what a special time it must have been. Africa feels like an adventure indeed is certainly on the charts for a next "big trip". We hear to get the most out of Africa the back roads are the ones to take 😉 Wishing you all the best! E&M

[@alicevriel]

Another beautiful video!! Thank you guys :) You are awesome

[@WheelstoWander]

Thanks Alicevriel!! 🙏

[@abdelrahmanmaaliki1054]

thank you for keep sharing all of this . it's really nice to see you guys and congrats 💫🎉

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi Abdelrahman! Thank you, how are your own preparations going :-) ?

[@thejkingsmedia5730]

you the best guys

[@siswantorayyan7536]

Very nice, very cool 👍👍👍

[@WheelstoWander]

Thanks Siswanto!

[@azizzizou2056]

One year of beautiful memory . I hope all beautiful years on 🚲 🚲 🚲

[@WheelstoWander]

Tank you Aziz!! We on our way to number two 😊

[@azizzizou2056]

@@WheelstoWander I will be waiting for beautiful videos

[@waddo]

Yes, congrats on the one year milestone.

[@WheelstoWander]

Thank you Waddo!! We were curious if you live in Japan because if your in-depth video’s? ...

[@waddo]

@@WheelstoWander Yes we live here in Tokyo. Tomorrow we are going to the far north (Tohoku) for a two week tour. :)

[@shaukatkhan1600]

Very brave woman

[@1uniqueislander968]

Hello 👋😁 Amazing bicycle travels, my congratulations to both your one year bicycle touring. Thanks for sharing 😁

[@WheelstoWander]

Thank you MadassGrom! 🙏

[@jsiedlecki5331]

1 year on a bike, incredible! I have just found your videos and they are to say the least beautiful and inspirational. Can I ask what bikes you ride and your thoughts on them please. Looking forward to your next chapter. Safe travels to you both😊

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi Squid ley, thank you so much! Maudi has a second hand Koga Miyata World Traveller and Eric has an old Giant mountainbike which he completely overhauled and made into a touring bike. We are both very happy with our bikes, we didn't have any real problems and feel that they can go around the world a few more times ;-)

[@spooookie1]

Marvellous stuff,as always.I think by the time you return home you will be slightly different people in a positive way since I can't see how a trip such as this can fail to change a person's perspective.

[@WheelstoWander]

It's certainly an in-depth experience and a beautiful way to get a broader perspective on what live means in different places on earth!

[@buskees4436]

Congrats with your one years journey M&E... I hope you will enjoy the next chapter in your tour as well. Love you both, have a great time together, together is all what matters... Kees

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi Paps!! Thanks, we are rolling nicely along into our second! Love you too, Hug from Us!

[@rheinking2754]

It's easy to see that you guys spent a lot of time thinking about the filming aspect. Your adventures are very motivational and a joy to watch !!

[@WheelstoWander]

Thank you for the encouraging comment :) All the very Best, E&M

[@olivertschumi2255]

8:10 Thats exactly why i start to climb big mountains, everything get so small and in the same time iportant things get big, love the channel i hope you have a great time in japan!

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi Oliver! Thanks for the feedback!! That's really special 🙏🏼 All the Best! E&M

[@TheJoePavlik]

these obstacles are really stressful. I had to do similar things riding the tour divide. taking bags off and hiking your gear and bike on separate trips up a hiking trail or over a river. Good job not letting it get to you.

[@WheelstoWander]

Is that the same as the continental divide? If you set your mind to it it can actually be a lot of fun...Though we also had plenty type two fun moments at this trip ;-)

[@rashadbabirov]

Welcome to Azerbaijan. We glad to see you ...Good luck in the future

[@WheelstoWander]

A beautiful country.. we have to come back to see more!

[@700binkm]

great video, we love your style and looking for more videos :)

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi Guys! Thanks so much for the compliment! We working on the new one as we speak. Tailwinds 👌🏼

[@700binkm]

Wheels to Wander we love to much more from you, you have a road spirit, travel soul, love it, hope to meet you somewhere on the road, kisses 😘

[@ridho.tithalul10]

Setiap menonton, saya berasa seperti ikut bersepeda bersama kalian. From Indonesia

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi Asrul! What a super nice comment 😄 Thanks

[@EdBridgeKaldro]

Nice to see the hug, hugs are important !

[@WheelstoWander]

Best comment 👌

[@murat_oguz]

Hı ım frome Türkiye 🇹🇷 ı love you bıke travel ı love you frıend ı love you camp

[@WheelstoWander]

Thank you Yasar! That means a lot 👍🏼 take care!!

[@murat_oguz]

I'm watching you as you come to Ankara to meet guests to meet Turkish food good trip valuable couple friends

[@WheelstoWander]

Hey Yaşar, we hope you had a beautiful day with your guests!!

[@gravelewok8284]

Congrats on the 1 year on the road. 🚵🏽‍♂️🚵🏻‍♀️Your so lucky ! That breakfast fruit mix look good too! What was all in it?

[@WheelstoWander]

Thanks Bikin' Ewok! Oehh, that was some delicious stuff... the base is oatmeal and we spice it up with several fresh fruits, walnuts, cinnamon, cacao powder, curcuma, and sometimes even some chocolate nibs!

[@cascadorys]

Hey! I can remember that road from my last year adventure also! But it was harder for you to cross it, with so many bags, though. Anyway, the experience was fine...I love your videos, awesome stuff! Good job!

[@WheelstoWander]

Thanks Bogdan! Cool that you recognize it... We really liked it, although maybe a little rough😊

[@cascadorys]

@@WheelstoWander you can't forget that place. You have an awesome journey!

[@menderesazar]

İstanbul dan selamlar sevgiler gönderiyorum

[@dreamtravellerkerala.2129]

Amaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazing life.

[@WheelstoWander]

Thank youuuuuuuu!!!!

[@general8949]

I love you guys

[@WheelstoWander]

Thanks General!

[@alexgz2885]

This channel is going to grow fast god bless

[@WheelstoWander]

That would be great! 😀

[@davehoover8853]

I love they way you celebrate every hurdle along the way - getting across the stream, getting up the embankment and hiking a little further up the hill to take in the views. Excellent stuff and congratulations on one year traveling. I do wonder how you find these small tracks to follow - local knowledge or some app that you can drill down to gravel routes? Keep your spirits high!

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi Dave, thanks 🙏 We use maps.me and also bikemap.net to create and look for routes. We often choose the white roads, sometimes it works out, sometimes not... If we're not sure we look at the sattelite map (if we have internet) to look if the road continues or eventually dissapears...

[@zarb88]

You guys always find the most remote toughest trail imaginable. I guess you are trying to stay away from cars cant blame you a bit. You are some of the most hard core travelers on the net. Good luck on your journey.

[@WheelstoWander]

Hey Larry, we do like the backroads and to stay away feom traffic is an important aspect for sure! Going offroad can get you in a nice little adventure sometimes... But we do crave to get back on tarmac often as well ;-) Did you see 'bikewanderer' and 'cyclingabout' on YT? They are doing some harcore stuff...

[@zarb88]

Yes i have watched Lohan from the start. Simply amazing. Cycling about has beautiful video and great commentary but sadly his music choices drive me away.

[@podwora01]

Congratulations What day did you actually set off from home. It would be nice if you put date as well on your videos. 🙂

[@WheelstoWander]

Great suggestion. We thought about doing that before... We set off on the 29th of april 2018.

[@mysurlytrucker7510]

Wow a year i suppose the question is does it seem like a year' do you remember the old life its daily routine 'and are you still having fun 'o and when do we get your bike review video lol 'but seriously thats amazing just keep looking after each other and savour it and get mace spray it disables everything lol .

[@WheelstoWander]

Haha, yes we definitely consider making more video's about our bikes and equipment, maybe route planning or other topics that might be interesting... But at the moment two video's a month is the best amount to have a healthy balance between shooting video, editing and the cycling itself! But if we make a bike review, you will be the first one to know 😁

[@mysurlytrucker7510]

@@WheelstoWander aww thanks love u guys be safe ps best places to visit in your country.

[@alirezaseyf5290]

I love your videos ❤️ come back to iran 🇮🇷 iran still have lots of things to see !

[@WheelstoWander]

We heard about so many beautiful places, we have to come back! 😀

[@P13586]

Last scene in video shows Eric placing an orange shower cap over the Ortlieb rack pack. Ortlieb says these are waterproof. Did you find they are not?

[@WheelstoWander]

The cover was meant as signal color on the road 😉

[@vainman100]

🥳🗽🍀 ♥️♥️♥️

[@WheelstoWander]

🙏😀

[@m5a1stuart83]

How long did you camp each day? 2 days?

[@WheelstoWander]

Sometimes long stretches for 2 weeks, other times after 2 days. It depends on weather, mood, finances etc.

[@johnwhyte9404]

Absolute respect to both of you, I find your video's very addictive and inspirational! Are you still on the road and where 17/06/20? Amazing!

[@WheelstoWander]

Thanks John, thank you! We're back home in the Netherlands because of the current situation. We will make the best of it, work for a while and save up for new adventures!

[@johnwhyte9404]

@@WheelstoWander Nice to know you are both safe and well! Its a real pity about the Covid situation it has messed up a lot of people's plans! Your video's have been great fun to watch. I am planning a trip from the UK to Australia, hopefully starting in February next year. In the meantime I am living in the mountains in Italy and going out on my bike everyday. You are both more than welcome to stay anytime you want! Stay safe! My E-Mail is [e-mail]

[@WheelstoWander]

Thanks for your hospitality John! If we are in the neighbourhood we'll stop over! All the best with preparing for your epic journey 😊 E&M

[@serenadebikeswheel]

Wish you have all nice day .

[@WheelstoWander]

Thank you serenade bikes, the same for you!

[@sevilasdiyeva4679]

😙😙👏👍

[@WheelstoWander]

🙏😀

[@zabbiful]

When I read the title I thought you guys were sick of cycling after 1 year. Wasnt expecting an actual wall 😅

[@WheelstoWander]

Haha, we had a good laugh on your comment! Thanks 😁👌

[@achmadsyahroni1681]

*Congratulations on the one-year on a bike Anniversary* Saya harap Selalu Jaga Kondisi..... Sehat Selalu salam dari Indonesia....

[@WheelstoWander]

Thank you Achmad!

[@murat_oguz]

yes, we again expect a Turkey tour again, I wish you good luck bye

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi Yaşar! Turkey is one of our favourite cycling countries and we still have so many things to see... We hope and plan to go back for sure!!

[@murat_oguz]

Wheels to Wander Thank you again Turkey's capital Ankara or I will notify you when you meet a good family and our home journey

[@shaukatkhan1600]

Bloch life

[@afitlife]

Echt mooi 😊

[@WheelstoWander]

Alweer bedankt 😊!

[@TheCossak]

That oatmeal is awesome!

[@WheelstoWander]

😁 It was!

[@jeff-lewisthomas7427]

Great VLOG. What's the name of that track which kicks in at 1:25?

[@WheelstoWander]

Thanks Jeff-Lewis! My brother and a friend made that track! It doesn't have a name...

[@jeff-lewisthomas7427]

@@WheelstoWander Brilliant piece of music.

[@ChuckNoctis]

Where in europe did you encounter the most tics?

[@WheelstoWander]

It was between the Netherlands and France. After that almost none.

[@gkamphuis61]

Heb ik iets gemist? Waar is jullie drone gebleven. ........

[@WheelstoWander]

De was even terug vanwege regelgeving hier!

[@ahmadfirdausmohamad6368]

How did you guys manage to avoid the guy whose asking for money, walk into your tent and all? Sound creepy to me plus with your girl around. Did you chase him with some weapon or stick?

[@WheelstoWander]

We couldn't, he was there all the time until we left. It was creepy for sure, we played dumb with the money situation and that helped. He was quite the energetic rustic type we didn't want to mess with.