How to Navigate on a Bicycle Tour ( + Best FREE Apps for Navigation )

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Wheels to Wander

Wheels to Wander

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@WheelstoWander
@WheelstoWander 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Everybody! I hope this information was useful for you? If you have any suggestions for a better navigation experience while out and about please leave them in the comments! Have a great day!
@weedhopp
@weedhopp 3 жыл бұрын
Very excellent information on the apps Thank you so much 😊
@christiankaiser6723
@christiankaiser6723 3 жыл бұрын
Hey guys thank you for the insights on your planing and apps. I would recommend having a look into Brouter in combination with osmand. Brouter is a free project that allows for extremely versatile bike routing as you can customize the routing rules in an unmatched degree (you dont have to - there are also presets). As a result you will get fantastic routing which can even be done only on a smart phone. brouter.de/ for Infos Definitely check the website version brouter.de/brouter-web or brouter.m11n.de/ which are great tool for planning a journey Ina very simple way. (It is also possible to run a local version on your own PC) You can use the Brouter app on your phone in combination with osmand. You will need to add the Brouter routing in osmand. After this you will get unbelievable good routing results completely offline - no connection needed. Yes it is a bit tricky to setup but I it's worth it. If you have questions I will try to help as good as I can.
@b57ecv
@b57ecv 3 жыл бұрын
Mapy cz , is pretty good it's on the play store for android also iphone and pc are covered , all map downloads for everywhere are free.....and its standalone gps mapping that doesn't need a connection to operate once the parts of the world your after are downloaded....covers cycling hiking cars and boating , details good as well.
@jaramacha
@jaramacha 3 жыл бұрын
@@b57ecv mapy.cz jsou dobré, ale nejde kombinovat dopravu, tj kousek na kole, kousek autem, kousek pěšky. Můsí se k vůli tomu zadat mnoho bodů, v mobilu blbost, na PC to jde. Mapy.cz mají výborné mapové podklady, na větší trasy pro plánování v mobilu používám ale Locus map pro - 200kč.
@WheelstoWander
@WheelstoWander 3 жыл бұрын
Great tip Christian, we will check it out!!🙏
@AJGeeTV
@AJGeeTV 2 жыл бұрын
Nice video. But hey, you've got an older geezer here who only has used paper maps touring for 35 years now since 1986. I've just completed 22,000 kms around Europe this year using pages ripped out of an old road atlas I bought in a flea-market for €1. I travel without technology, never had a mobile device, and still have great fun. I'll let you into a secret: When you stop in a village or town square and take out your paper map it's guaranteed someone will come to you to offer help, and this usually leads to a great experience staying with that person. Younger bikepackers using tech rarely get this happening. When you are staring at a iphone nobody is going to intrude in your private moment. Tech may be good, but it alienates you from the locals and the experiences they are willing to share with you. That's what I've experienced anyway ;-)
@WheelstoWander
@WheelstoWander 2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear about your experience, we've been using paper maps in the past on hiking expeditions. We love to gaze at a map, and fantasize about the beautiful landscapes that we will encounter... We can imagine when using paper maps that people even more feel like helping out. Thanks for the secret tip! 😉 We did though also experience that quite often, as many people like to start up a conversation just because we look like we're on a big tour (all packed & bagged).
@SilveriusPurbaDocsilHistory
@SilveriusPurbaDocsilHistory Жыл бұрын
Nice share , thats good opening to the people around, thank you so much
@terset9912
@terset9912 13 күн бұрын
sage advice, thank you !!!
@countrifiedcitygirl17
@countrifiedcitygirl17 3 жыл бұрын
I am absolutely thankful you showed the process of route planning on the programs you use. That is incredibly helpful! Thank you!!
@tonydownunder5703
@tonydownunder5703 Жыл бұрын
Wow,,,, Finally somebody that shows and explains how to navigate with your phone 👍👍👍👍👍And in plan English 🤗🤗 Thank you 😊
@outlaweric
@outlaweric 4 ай бұрын
It is useful. Thank you! I love the bike route maps. I've been trying to find stuff online, but this is the first I've heard of these options. Thanks!
@WheelstoWander
@WheelstoWander 3 ай бұрын
Thank you too 😊 All the Best, E&M
@atmrtwbike
@atmrtwbike 3 жыл бұрын
Quadlock is great! Added to that, they were founded in Melbourne, Australia! For planning, I use Ride with GPS. Very useful!
@BikingoCC
@BikingoCC 2 ай бұрын
These are really helpful tools and tips. Even three years later, they are still working > never too late 😉
@WheelstoWander
@WheelstoWander 2 ай бұрын
Thanks 😊 All the Best, E&M
@terrytunespianos
@terrytunespianos 2 ай бұрын
Nice video and helpful! I have a small tour coming up. Fifty years ago I trimmed off the parts of heavy paper maps that I didn't need. Thanks for your insights on using a smartphone. I have been using that around where I live quite a bit.
@WheelstoWander
@WheelstoWander Ай бұрын
Nice way of saving some bulk 😉 Thanks and best wishes! E&M
@johnnyderrickson9575
@johnnyderrickson9575 3 жыл бұрын
This was useful and fun to watch. I just downloaded both apps and will use them for my next bike trip to see how they work for me. Thank you!
@WheelstoWander
@WheelstoWander 3 жыл бұрын
Nice Johnny, hope it works for you!
@eBikeaholic
@eBikeaholic 3 жыл бұрын
Great tips, thanks for sharing. Having a solid route plan must be really important for out of town touring. I usually just use Google maps bike for simplicity, but I mostly ride in my home city. If anything for a new route far from home I'll check street view to get an idea for the high traffic areas.
@tomordr
@tomordr 8 ай бұрын
Wonderful video Mau Di. Thank you so much. A pleasure to watch with the music and background, and was giving me helpful information that I desperately needed. You have a wonderful personality and your boyfriend is very lucky! Good journeys to you wherever your life takes you.
@WheelstoWander
@WheelstoWander 8 ай бұрын
Thank you! I consider myself very lucky indeed! Best wishes
@paulbcote
@paulbcote 3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Thanks. I like using an Android tablet because you can see more context, legibly, than on the small phone screen. I keep the same map files on my phone, as backup, which I generally keep turned off. Samsung tablets for delivery people, which have great GPS, are rugged, waterproof and have replaceable batteries. See you on the road!
@mariconor242
@mariconor242 2 жыл бұрын
I use Komoot and then sync it to my wahoo and sometimes to my garmin watch. What I like about Komoot is you choose the terrain based on the type of ride your doing. It also tends to keep you away from busy roads 👌
@WheelstoWander
@WheelstoWander 2 жыл бұрын
We tried but haven't yet have much experience with Komoot. We need some more investigation into that ;)
@moi7748
@moi7748 Жыл бұрын
Komoot is just amazing and I happily pay the yearly fee. I love the day by day planner for longer trips and I also like that it shows you restaurants/shops etc including public water fountains. The weather predictions I also find very accurate. 👍
@stephenringlee9739
@stephenringlee9739 Жыл бұрын
Ditto here..we used Komoot on a Rhone River tour last year. When using turn-by-turn navigation, it occasionally got confused ("turn left-turn right-make a u-turn") but only in complicated intersections where GPS precision was probably an issue. We paid for the world map offline upgrade but not the premium service and it works fine.
@chrlmlln9018
@chrlmlln9018 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so very very much for this all-new information for me! So valuable to get the right maps and how to find them and use them safely! Wishing you safe bike touring and please stay blessed every new day! Best regards from Sweden! 💯👍👍👍❤
@robertgraves3215
@robertgraves3215 3 жыл бұрын
Yet another outstanding video. When I ran a road group C. 2009, the best we could find was Ride W/GPS, it was still in Beta, but it was fast for route planning and had good detail . I still use it at home . One issue was that sometimes the satellite would mess up the turns on the direction (cue) sheet. Ex., A right turn would become a left . So not cool. BUT we audited the map before sending it to the riders, some would just print the cue sheet. God forbid we messed up, oh the screaming!!! They acted like we were in Vietnam , crossing the Laotian border, about to die. And this was CT, USA. I wonder if the current apps still have that satellite glitch , as it's still an offshoot version of Google technology.. I have resisted the smartphone thing so far, but if I toured like you guys, I'd have to cave. I worked in the cellular industry for 8 years and it drove me crazy , even before smartphones. I cringe when I think about hearing Siri on a bike. Most of my tours are local overnighters right now. Oh and I still think you guys should come here to USA and do the Continental Divide dirt road tour. Rave reviews .
@WheelstoWander
@WheelstoWander 3 жыл бұрын
Interesting to read, we haven't experienced anything like that with any of the apps we've used. Beyond a doubt, technology has improved immensly since then. We've heard great things about the CDT, it will certainly be high on our list if we'll ever make it there 😊
@cyborgamish
@cyborgamish 3 жыл бұрын
I use MapOut (~ $ 5) for accurate offline bike maps (OSM based). Ideal for quickly modify the current route. My phone is in airplane mode most of the time, or even turned off. I use a Wahoo roam to display the route: decent autonomy, works when it rains, when it snows, when you sweat like a pig. The Strava route planner is also quite useful: it shows where the local cyclists - if any - are actually going. Usually it is not the highway. I used paper maps in Iceland, Scotland and France. It was highly sketchy with the rain and wind. It's heavy too. If a portion of the map is missing, you often see yourself pushed on the heavy traffic road. Never do that.
@WheelstoWander
@WheelstoWander 3 жыл бұрын
Interesting about the local cyclists, could be a great way to experience some less touristy parts of the area!
@Wayondon
@Wayondon 3 жыл бұрын
Well done. Great way to integrate good functionality by combining apps. 👍
@robertamesse3980
@robertamesse3980 Жыл бұрын
Maudie, I've watched quite a few of the great videos that you and Eric have provided! They're wonderful to watch! This video was interesting in the way you put your trips together. Carry on & Happy Trails to you both!!
@WheelstoWander
@WheelstoWander Жыл бұрын
Thank you Robert 😊 Wishing you all the best!
@kvbcycles
@kvbcycles 3 жыл бұрын
Nice production again guys 👍🏻 not a fan of maps.me myself, prefer OSMAnd, so much more powerful imo. Bike map looks decent and similar to ride with gps, will have a look.
@darkmat24
@darkmat24 3 жыл бұрын
OsmAnd is so good. I've used that thing also for navigation in remote areas while working on Canadian-US border. It's super useful to start tracking or providing directions. It relatively convenient for in the field editing and sharing too. Gotta love the fact that you can save as much data as you want directly on your phone in regards to raster maps such as satellite and the fact that everything works offline, even search option.
@r.davies2702
@r.davies2702 3 жыл бұрын
I also use bike maps as well as, here in the UK, Journey planner on the Cycling UK app. I also find Google handy for street view, it gives you an idea of what to expect. Thanks for the informative vid 👍
@WheelstoWander
@WheelstoWander 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I forgot to mention that but that's certainly a good way to check out the condition of a road 👍
@MarcMallary
@MarcMallary 3 жыл бұрын
If you download a map check that it is not corrupted and works. You can download OSM maps for free to your phone app or GPS. I've also used Ride With GPS.
@WheelstoWander
@WheelstoWander 3 жыл бұрын
Great tip!
@jeremycurnier9189
@jeremycurnier9189 3 жыл бұрын
I find that Komodo is more detailed than bike maps. Some great advice in this video. Thanks
@mukkaar
@mukkaar Жыл бұрын
I personally use Garmin edge explorer. I bought this last year because I also cycle for sport on road, but I'm in no way serious about it so I don't really need advanced software for training. But having access to speed and cadence sensors is really nice, along with more accurate heart beat sensor by strap. And Garmin is just really good at producing reliable devices for navigation and monitoring. I think it's much more handy for point to point navigation, while phone is really good for overall planning. Explorer also happens to be more inexpensive than most of their other cycling computers and geared for touring. I have my phone on my top tube bag that has transparent touch screen cover if I need to figure something out, but most navigation happens with cycling computer. Overall, I would definitely recommend if you are looking for cycling computer and gps navigator. It's 300€, which is not bad for what it does. Cadence to me is pretty important since keeping relatively stable cadence helps your performance. And it's just WAY more reliable in all conditions than smartphone. If you have money, just get it. There's other functions that are specific to cycling and touring too that are helpful.
@WheelstoWander
@WheelstoWander Жыл бұрын
We never tried a dedicated GPS device for cycling. They are expensive and the apps on the phone are so good that we don't see the real benefit. We sure would like to try and see what it is all about and compare. Perhaps somewhere down the road... All the best!
@oschibaby3471
@oschibaby3471 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Maudi, that was a very interesting video about navigation thanks. Right at the end of the video you show a wet-weather scene. I am interested to know how you guys handled wet days, how to stay dry, is it even possible, setting up camp at the end of a wet day on wet ground, etc. Would be interesting to know the tips and tricks which you developed during your travels! Best from Munich, Oschi
@WheelstoWander
@WheelstoWander 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Oschi, great suggestion. We will add it to our 'video ideas list'... In short... With really bad weather we try to shelter somewhere... and depending on the temperature we just cycle on, sometimes it's nice to cool off... But definitely some proper rainwear with good ventilation possibilities is something we would recommend for a long tour!
@Euramobil1.0
@Euramobil1.0 2 жыл бұрын
Hartstikke bedankt voor de informatie.gtoet..Jos
@WheelstoWander
@WheelstoWander 2 жыл бұрын
Mooi te horen 😊 Groet van ons!!
@borfan2003
@borfan2003 Жыл бұрын
Super useful video! Thank you very much for sharing this and don't forget to smile today :)!
@taufiksudjatnika688
@taufiksudjatnika688 3 жыл бұрын
very informative and useful for long distance cyclists, thank eric n maudi
@franknobody5965
@franknobody5965 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this very interesting video! I was waiting for a long time to see this!! You make it sound so easy :-). I cycle a lot in Germany and have done so in the Netherlands. Always with my phone and the App Komoot, which is similar to what you showed. BUT, wenn I think back to some of the places you went to.... WOW.... just with a phone....I think that is very brave. There are some interesting solutions from Garmin and others, that you can steer from the phone, but have a more "weather resistant" and rugged device for your Bike. But then ... I guess it's one more piece of equipment to take care of, to charge, and to learn and remember how to best use. Thanks again, Frank
@WheelstoWander
@WheelstoWander 3 жыл бұрын
You sum it up quite nicely Frank, as you say, it's another piece of equipment... But I certainly agree that, if you want a rugged and reliable device, a GPS is the way to go.
@voicedollar8995
@voicedollar8995 3 жыл бұрын
Cool. I travel on bicycle 12 years. 3 year in Thailand.
@cmarkme
@cmarkme 2 жыл бұрын
Why am I not doing this too. Amazing people you both are... I Love your spirit :-)
@richardsimms251
@richardsimms251 2 жыл бұрын
This is a very, very well made video. Also the video is very interesting. Thank you. RS. Canada
@WheelstoWander
@WheelstoWander 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you too Richard! All the best, E&M
@yshing1109
@yshing1109 2 жыл бұрын
Precious information to enable me to plan my bike route. Thanks a lot.
@WheelstoWander
@WheelstoWander 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks :)
@jitenshaadventure
@jitenshaadventure 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! That's very helpful. We've been using Google Maps so far and it's pretty good, but often underestimates the distance and sometimes chases us up mountains to avoid tunnels or wants to send us on highways. We'll try out the app you recommended for our next ride! It's also good to know that you did all this cycling without a gps device, as we thought about it, but they're just so expensive...
@WheelstoWander
@WheelstoWander 2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear :) Hope this works for you too! All the best, E&M
@chrism2922
@chrism2922 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Eric and Maudi. Thank you again for another very informative and useful video. I had been meaning to ask you about which mapping apps you use, especially after watching one of your more recent videos when I was very impressed by the really beautiful cycle routes you were using. By chance this video randomly appeared on my KZbin list today So now I'm looking forward to trying out your recommendations.
@apuldram
@apuldram Жыл бұрын
If you’re not passing through another country everyday 🙄 it can be worth looking out for local maps and guides. Most countries have a national mapping agency, and at least provide some level of mapping with contours. IGN in 🇫🇷, OS in 🇬🇧 (also available on Bing Maps), Swiss Topo 🇨🇭 etc. Regional groups like RAVeL in Wallonia 🇧🇪 or Sustrans in 🇬🇧. In Southern California 🇺🇸, I productively utilised the routes of the Santa Barbara Motorcycle Club to find low traffic solutions!
@WheelstoWander
@WheelstoWander Жыл бұрын
Regular maps are fantastic and more immersive. Can be a pain to track them down though...
@martinsmith6042
@martinsmith6042 2 жыл бұрын
Great information. Thanks!
@WheelstoWander
@WheelstoWander 2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear! Thanks :)
@sivababu2753
@sivababu2753 3 жыл бұрын
Love from India💚you are so inspiring...and I loved all of ur videos
@Juliette-P
@Juliette-P 2 жыл бұрын
Super nuttig, dankjewel! Mooie reizen hebben jullie gemaakt!
@MrGeomTech
@MrGeomTech 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, for sharing these fruitful information, I am planning to do a route in the Tahat mount (Tamanrasset, Algeria)
@dieselcruiser
@dieselcruiser 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I have just been using Google maps. But this seems to be a lot better. Again thank you.
@geezer8484
@geezer8484 Жыл бұрын
Great presentation. You are both totally relaxed in front of the camera. Really useful info in this video. Thanks for posting
@WheelstoWander
@WheelstoWander Жыл бұрын
Thanks for letting us know 😊 All the best!! E&M
@catchyoulater.5836
@catchyoulater.5836 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. A well presented and informative video. Looking forward to seeing you both on the bikes again. 👍
@Alwaysaroundtheworld2017
@Alwaysaroundtheworld2017 3 жыл бұрын
Hoi Maudi, bedankt voor het delen! Super om te zien hoe andere fietsers het aanpakken!
@WheelstoWander
@WheelstoWander 3 жыл бұрын
Ja, dat vinden wij ook. Jullie hebben ook een kanaal zie ik, leuk!!
@cherylmacklin3578
@cherylmacklin3578 Жыл бұрын
hi🌷 You did a great job & made it look too easy!? I’m PC Stupid so I’m still struggling with all the information ℹ️ U guys shud bike this way Sturgis, Sd. USA 💕🥳
@PumpkinVillage
@PumpkinVillage 3 жыл бұрын
First of all. What a nicely done and professional video. By now I guess I shouldn't be surprised. All your videos have been outstanding. I have been waffling in-between what system to use and your video timing was perfect. Playing with the apps now. Take care and stay safe, Al
@WheelstoWander
@WheelstoWander 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Al, nice to see you again! 😀 And great to hear you got something out of it... Take Care! E&M
@twosteen
@twosteen 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Maudi. A very useful and inspiring video. It whetted my appetite to do more bicycle touring.
@davidcollier6520
@davidcollier6520 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this, I had gone down a totally different route but the apps you use definitely look well worth checking out. I really enjoyed the laid back presentation style - it was very clear and easy to understand.
@WheelstoWander
@WheelstoWander 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you David! Great to hear it was of some service to you. All the best
@afitlife
@afitlife 3 жыл бұрын
Dank voor jullie ‘after the journey advices’ leuke serie. Ik ga vanavond een navigatie cursusje op de smartphone volgen. Ik kreeg daarbij de volgende info: “Vergeet Google Maps, maar ook de populaire offline navigatie-apps zoals Maps.Me en Komoot bieden minder goede kaarten - en minder functionaliteit! - dan de navigatie-apps die ik tijdens de cursus gebruik (iPhone: Pocket Earth en MapOut, Android: OsmAnd).” Ik ga het een bekijken. Dat plannen ziet er wel goed uit.
@WheelstoWander
@WheelstoWander 3 жыл бұрын
Ja dat klopt ook zeker wel, maps.me is niet heel uitgebreid. Voor ons was het goed genoeg! 👍 Inderdaad, veel andere apps bieden een hoop meer informatie wat soms heel goed van pas kan komen!
@hArtyTruffle
@hArtyTruffle Жыл бұрын
It,ll take me a while to figure out how to use various navigational apps in the best way for me. There are so many to choose from for starters. Currently looking at those you mentioned and a few others. So far, it looks like I’ll be sticking with a few as each app has something slightly different to offer.
@lancebarker
@lancebarker 2 жыл бұрын
Very useful, thanks!
@WheelstoWander
@WheelstoWander 2 жыл бұрын
You too Lance :) All the best, E&M
@normancoutts
@normancoutts 3 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed watching - nicely put together and well presented. My wife and I use maps.me and map my ride in combination. Map my ride to pre-plan each day and get an accurate fix on the terrain and climbs involved then maps.me on the road. But we have a GPS device too as sometimes the phone gets too hot or is impossible to read in bright sunshine. We are itching to get on the road again - as you are I am sure. All the best from Scotland.
@WheelstoWander
@WheelstoWander 3 жыл бұрын
Yes we had the same problem, unfortunately I forgot to mention it in the video. We'll have to check out map my ride, thanks for the suggestion!
@travelproof
@travelproof 2 жыл бұрын
Very useful, honest and straightforward content. Thank you.
@WheelstoWander
@WheelstoWander 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome and thank you too :)
@bikeboomer2617
@bikeboomer2617 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. It is going to be very useful for me. I like your presentation and the way you put this video together.
@garonlove
@garonlove Жыл бұрын
highly recommend this purchase!
@emmanuelscerriyoutub
@emmanuelscerriyoutub 7 ай бұрын
Thanks
@WheelstoWander
@WheelstoWander 7 ай бұрын
Thank you Emmanuel 😊 All the Best, E&M
@RenaXKXu
@RenaXKXu 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing! Very inspirational!
@WheelstoWander
@WheelstoWander 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rena 😊
@malaysiadentist4637
@malaysiadentist4637 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you... This looks so wonderful!
@chrishinks46
@chrishinks46 Жыл бұрын
Hi. Your videos have been absolutely fascinating and informative. Thankyou. I'm thinking of cycling to Thailand from UK, and have been enquiring about visa requirements. Did you have to apply for visas before you left home, or did you manage some other system?
@WheelstoWander
@WheelstoWander Жыл бұрын
Thanks!! Every visa we managed out on the road. There are many countries with e-visas now which make it much more easier. I would list al the countries I want to cycle through and check in advance what the requirements are and than plan out the purchase strategy for the needed visas. 🍀
@pafkorsky
@pafkorsky Жыл бұрын
Dziękujemy.
@WheelstoWander
@WheelstoWander Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😊🙏🏼 Best wishes, E&M
@alirezafazeli8222
@alirezafazeli8222 10 ай бұрын
Perfect.
@WheelstoWander
@WheelstoWander 10 ай бұрын
Thanks 😊
@jairoribeiro2029
@jairoribeiro2029 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, it is a great help!
@WheelstoWander
@WheelstoWander 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jairo!!
@TWills-oe7hn
@TWills-oe7hn 3 жыл бұрын
Very good information. Will check outthe two programs highlighted.
@JarodThurley
@JarodThurley 2 жыл бұрын
This was very helpful. Thank you
@BillyBob-uc9zp
@BillyBob-uc9zp 3 жыл бұрын
Great info. Thank you. Love to you both ❤
@ethecyclists8189
@ethecyclists8189 3 жыл бұрын
Another great video have been following your journey from day one some great videos and not only are you beautiful but so well spoken. I am also a touring cyclists solo not as luck as your great partner ,Take Care and stay safe. Hope we can get back on the road soon.
@Ph871-w8v
@Ph871-w8v 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed Useful and informative 👍👍 Watched the ads in full 😉😆 Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge 🥂
@WheelstoWander
@WheelstoWander 3 жыл бұрын
Graci 🙏
@puneethdl4087
@puneethdl4087 3 жыл бұрын
Very informative, thanks Maudi 🙏👍. Taker care Eric & Maudi 🤴👸
@jthepickle7
@jthepickle7 2 жыл бұрын
I've ridden through Europe, North Africa and across the whole U.S. using only pages torn out of a road atlas. Did I ever get lost? - resounding YES...and that was half the fun! But everyone is different. I used a racing frame with eyelets brazed on and 31 pounds of gear, total. Candles and no flashlight, a Peak One stove and 100% home cooked food - cellphones hadn't come out yet but I'm certain I would not have carried one, had they been available. After Morocco I gave up TP. To each...
@WheelstoWander
@WheelstoWander 2 жыл бұрын
So many people so many possibilities! There is no right or wrong if everything is going alright 😉 Wishing you many happy miles!
@bryanwehmeyer
@bryanwehmeyer 3 жыл бұрын
Well done. Thank you. Super informative.
@clairejaquillard7948
@clairejaquillard7948 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all thèse information. We will definitly look on thèse application. Seems interesting. See you soon on Utube.
@barrywebber100
@barrywebber100 3 жыл бұрын
Really useful and helpful information. Thanks for posting.
@esa_traveller
@esa_traveller 2 жыл бұрын
Love you guys
@WheelstoWander
@WheelstoWander 2 жыл бұрын
😊
@dick57
@dick57 3 жыл бұрын
Zeer informatieve video en heel prettig gepresenteerd. Top!!
@boerinmetkoeien7190
@boerinmetkoeien7190 2 жыл бұрын
Very useful, I hope to use it sometime. Is on my bucket list ☺️
@neiloliva1222
@neiloliva1222 3 жыл бұрын
Hello maudi and Eric... Thank you for this informative video
@thomashosch930
@thomashosch930 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent information. Thank you.
@xhonixhoni9814
@xhonixhoni9814 Жыл бұрын
I'm really enjoying what you guys are doing😊 and I'm planning soon my biketour also. I only have a question. How many kilos a bike would be normally for a biketour?
@WheelstoWander
@WheelstoWander Жыл бұрын
Thanks! As guideline I would say between 20 - 25 kg is a nice manageable amount. Don't hesitate if you need more or less 👍🏼
@corese75
@corese75 Жыл бұрын
But keep in mind 120kg is normally the limit for rider, bags and bike. Look for special wheels or bikes if you need more
@vincentssoul2369
@vincentssoul2369 3 жыл бұрын
very vise explanation regarding navigation, got Teasi GPS but on phone is quicker where is good reception , my tip would be to that lightweight flex solar panel and power bank, thank you
@mauritzallberg7302
@mauritzallberg7302 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks.. great video..i will use this..
@leandromochnacs2122
@leandromochnacs2122 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Maudi, thanks for nice video and sharing good information, for future trips if you two think about Asia you may consider Hainan Island, it is in South China and best time for biking is winter time from November to February, around 20 degrees (positive), island has beautiful beaches and countryside, no factories so very clean air and flat roads.
@WheelstoWander
@WheelstoWander 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds great Leandro 🙏
@beverleygibson1394
@beverleygibson1394 3 жыл бұрын
This is incredibly helpful. Particularly as I do long distance alone. Thank you.
@Biking360
@Biking360 3 жыл бұрын
An excellent explanation. However, I think there are advantages in having a GPS device when cycling in a very hot country. When the temps get towards 40c and it's sunny it can be very difficult to read a smartphone screen even at full brightness. Additionally, in extreme heat a smartphone may keep switching the brightness down, making it impossible to read, of can even switch off to stop overheating.
@WheelstoWander
@WheelstoWander 3 жыл бұрын
I totally forgot to mention that... Great addition, thank you!!
@adamkrz552
@adamkrz552 3 жыл бұрын
thanks for explanation now i can plan my new road, please more films like this
@ritsyrits2493
@ritsyrits2493 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Very useful video.
@gerardfangeau7162
@gerardfangeau7162 2 жыл бұрын
Very useful and easy. Thanks !!!
@WheelstoWander
@WheelstoWander 2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear :) Thank you!
@zamphzibaha
@zamphzibaha 3 жыл бұрын
This was a great video, thanks for the navigation tips.
@kevinw7044
@kevinw7044 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Really gives me somethings to think about and consider.
@MetaJamm
@MetaJamm 3 жыл бұрын
In addition: proper gps device (garmin montana as example) have photoreflective screen, so you can use it under direct sunlight with light off. More sun - brighter image. It also much more rugged, reliable, and tolerant to water and elements. And also important can work from AA cells you can buy virtually everywhere, and complete offline. In negative side you need to work under your proper mapset, a good combination of maps. You maybe need customised firmware to install custom satellite maps - google\yandex\bing\ESRI +hybrid. It all can be tricky, and need side software, so if you are "linux type person" (no need linux actually, just skill to learn unintuitive software) you will be ok, others can experience serious suffer with custom maps.
@shaahussein
@shaahussein Жыл бұрын
Hi Modi Thank you for the useful information. Could you please share with us which sim card do you use in Europe?? Because as far as I know sim cards in a European country give you normally 6 to 10 Gig internet download in total in countries other than the one you bought the sim card from. Is there a sim card which has more than 100 gig internet capacity in all the european countries??
@mrnavinchandradodhia5429
@mrnavinchandradodhia5429 3 жыл бұрын
Very Informative, Thanks.
@robertbaalham544
@robertbaalham544 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mauri and Eric very helpful, i use google maps which is ok but.... oh and Kamoot
@omarmerzouk2845
@omarmerzouk2845 3 жыл бұрын
It's very fantastic, good Luck
@williamsouthwick6117
@williamsouthwick6117 3 жыл бұрын
Great video, lots of useful information!
@locky63red2007
@locky63red2007 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info. I was looking for a user friendly app in 2019 while doing ev6 that helped find campsites. I couldn't find one then. I'll be bookmarking this video for when we can travel again after Covid.
@WheelstoWander
@WheelstoWander 3 жыл бұрын
That's great, I'm glad it was helpful and I hope you're able to get on the road soon!!
@r2ecko
@r2ecko 3 жыл бұрын
I use Garmin Basemap PC(offline), Google Earth, Google Maps, OSMand(offline), Strava. You can mix and match in-between theses tools to make a pretty good route.
@r2ecko
@r2ecko 3 жыл бұрын
Azenza Maps if you looking for Topographical Maps
@SilveriusPurbaDocsilHistory
@SilveriusPurbaDocsilHistory Жыл бұрын
thank you so much for sharing, very usefull for me, as we did Singapore to London in 2019 driving old landrover, but this year I hope we can Cycling from Jakarta to Paris, any good suggestion for us pls, thanks
@WheelstoWander
@WheelstoWander Жыл бұрын
Our top 5 countries video might give you some valuable insight! Have a great journey 🍀
@GrizzlyOutdoorAdventures
@GrizzlyOutdoorAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing
@vermonthillsumc
@vermonthillsumc 3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful. Thank you.
@pedallinraw
@pedallinraw 3 жыл бұрын
Very well explained 👌🏻maps me is great ....and quad lock too 👍🏻.....🙂✌🏻
@ILoveMyWifeCyclingClub
@ILoveMyWifeCyclingClub 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all the tips!!! hope you can visit the Philippines and do a tour here.
@WheelstoWander
@WheelstoWander 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! We would love to some day :)
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