I Bring My Bike All Over The World, This Is How!

In part 2 of this TRAVEL GUIDE for CYCLISTS I share my experience of travelling to 27 different countries and over 48 different locations all over the world to ride my bicycle! The stuff I discuss in this guide are: Bike BAG vs Rentals, Packing list, Nutrition, Planning ahead, finding routes and more. This is part 2 of the TRAVEL GUIDE. Check out part 1 here: • A Complete Travel Guid...
Riding bikes is what I love to do and I try to take my bike on every holiday but also ride as much as I can on work trips. Since I travel year round as Airline pilot I get to quite a lot of different spots! This has massively increased my experience on different countries and the possibilities.
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0:00 Intro
0:18 Bike Rental VS own bike
2:30 bike bag allowance with airlines
2:57 Good and bad of bike rentals
4:19 The issue with bringing your bike
5:30 travel by car
6:10 What to pack - clothing, gear & tools
7:29 Nutrition
7:55 how to find routes and planning ahead.

[@jespermikkelsen4416]

Great advice and video Jasper! I will definitely buy a hard case instead of a soft one after watching this.

[@ramirozambosco]

Awesome content mate 🙌👏

[@kaspasgmail]

Great video and nice tips. thanks

[@Aidil__hAkim]

Great video Jasper. Love from Malaysia ❤❤

[@DeStraatz]

I have done both with taking my own bike and renting. Of course, with your own bike you know it and you can just jump on and be on your way. With a rental you have to match the fit a bit once you get there (even if they have put the saddle to the correct height). I just came back from renting a bike for a week, and it couldnt have been better and the service was amazing, if I wanted any adjustments, or help finding local routes they showed me the way. Plus the price included spare tubes, head unit mount, and pedals, could also rent lights for 5E Personally, I have travelled using the cardboard box method, but that is as I dont travel with my bike enough to buy a real case, but the cardboard box is super strong, I have transported my bike from EU to Au twice with no problems. One tip is REMEMBER A SPARE HANGER, mine snapped just before I had to ride the stelvio, then I had to rent a bike anyway, not fun.

[@jasperverkuijl]

Yep, mentioned the hanger in the video 👍

[@uniiso1]

This is an awesome guide ( that happen to come just 1 month too late for me, so I had to do a lot of thinking myself but ended up with similar list for the rental bike usecase ). While travelling in NL on business from US recently I went with a mid spec TCR rental in Eindhoven, staff was very helpful, dialing in my fit using key measures I provided. 40euro well spent for the day!

[@jasperverkuijl]

Nice work!! Glad you got it all worked out🤙

[@bengt_axle]

Good advice. I think packing an extra derailleur hanger is good idea and removing the derailleur from the hanger when packing is a good idea too! If I was travelling by air I think I would remove the fork and get a smaller box as well.

[@jasperverkuijl]

Most boxes let you leave the fork in but that would make the package smaller indeed. Taking the derrailleur off is what I do as well.

[@cyclehavenbanks9851]

Move bike bag Bangkok brand. It’s hybrid hard and soft. Love it. Taxis stopped taking me with the cardboard box and a hassle to transport through the airport but works in a jiffy just fine. Only take the wheels off that’s it!

[@spannendeavonturenvanjesse6898]

Great video!

[@evilstars]

Top guide! Thank you Jasper!

[@jasperverkuijl]

Cheers mate!👍

[@jenardbolt123]

AWESOME!!

[@hfpr18]

Thank you very much! This series of videos is just in time as I’ve been researching on a similar topic for some time

[@jasperverkuijl]

Nice! Where are you going??

[@hfpr18]

Fingers crossed to Mallorca in March and Passo dello Stelvio in July…

[@jasperverkuijl]

@@hfpr18 could go very good or not so good. Will be great riding out there anyway!👌👌

[@hfpr18]

@@jasperverkuijl "could go very good or not so good" - already sounds quite promising 😅 thank you!

[@michaelsparr9055]

Love your videos, would iike to see one on your family and your biking as well.

[@jasperverkuijl]

Check out my video of Mallorca with the family. Also have one on Tenerife where I was there with the family. 👍

[@fucktheworld1207]

Jasper, the Dutch 🇳🇱 Phileas Fogg of the cycling world 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🚴

[@jkotvis]

Goede vid Jasper! Ik ben een trip naar Thailand aan het plannen en ik zat precies met deze vragen. Dank!

[@jasperverkuijl]

Toppie! Lijkt me tof om daar te fietsen!💪

[@Evolutionthc]

Hi Jesper love the videos, have you ever been to St Maarten and Anguilla. I know KLM is frequent in St Maarten and the weather is beautiful all year round here in the Caribbean. Happy New year

[@jasperverkuijl]

I've been on ain't martin but only on our way to CUR. So no layovers unfortunately..

[@eprohoda]

Wow~ youu made cool edition- see u around.

[@DooBnWhiteTerrier]

Hungary awaits you my friend!

[@alaintallier1956]

Check your airline's policy on gas canisters(puncture bombs), some tell you to put in carry on luggage, others in the hold. Also, make sure your multi toll goes in the hold, I once had my cycling victorinox confiscated at security because they thought it looked too sharp and dangerous, which was nonsense but you can't win these battles. Luckily the airline kept it for me for a week until my return and I didn't have any mechanical issues on my trip requiring the multi tool .

[@jasperverkuijl]

Yep good points. Tools always go in the hold 👍

[@hadoush4247]

Hi Jasper, Great video! What is your thoughts on the EVOC Road Bike Bag Pro? From my own research, it seems like a mix between a hard case and a soft case. And I suppose you could easily wrap some bubble wrap around all of the fragile parts.

[@jasperverkuijl]

I think the evoc is a really nice bag from what I've seen, like you said a mix, but it's still not as solid around the handlebar. I'd have to see it /use it to really know.... Bubble wrap won't help against a good drop from a belt e.g......

[@mathieunorry]

new vid yay

[@jasperverkuijl]

🤗🤙

[@jasperverkuijl]

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[@TranceFlug]

thanks pilot!

[@jasperverkuijl]

welcome!

[@kopara4928]

Air pump from Lidl :D I'm using the same for few years :D

[@jasperverkuijl]

Hahaha yeah man. That pump traveled with me from Amsterdam to Los Angeles for years haha. The dial is worthless but it pumps air and it's light 🤙😂

[@philstannard5563]

Bikeboxalan all day long. Takes maximum 15 mins to pack bike and box is nigh on indestructible. Wouldn’t trust my bike in a soft case, particularly when you see how baggage handlers throw things around. Great investment which has paid back several times over now. Another great video by the way 👍

[@jasperverkuijl]

Going to check that out! Cheers!🤙

[@mathewrose2951]

I've been thinking about trying to fit three bikes into two boxes when we move internationally. I have a full-suspension MTB that could be completely torn down and packed in pieces two other bikes. Given what each bike box will cost as luggage, I feel like it's fair play.

[@jasperverkuijl]

That could work but not sure. All depends on the boxes etc. Just try a service like " bike flights " (e.g.) that ship your bike for you. No hassle on the airport.

[@Nuno_bikes_fun]

Hi Jasper, because your work in the area, I want to ask if it is possible to buy “transportation to the bikeBox” at the airport desk , when your doing the check-in instead of doing it in advance, when buying the flight ticket . Cheers and thank you in advance

[@jasperverkuijl]

I have no idea man sorry. Best to contact the airline 🤙🏻

[@mariconor242]

Have a bike box Allen, handy enough to use but I always worry that airport security will slam it shut and break a spoke with not guiding the anti crush pole… I’ve considered leaving out the pole.. thoughts?

[@jasperverkuijl]

Leave it in and pray 🙏🤣

[@stevengraham7627]

Great advice. Personally I use (and recommend) "bike box Alan" hard easy fit case. Only wheel removal is required. Definitely check airlines before booking. Some, like Qatar for example have no additional charges.

[@jasperverkuijl]

I looked it up. Looks good. Seems very similar to the Scicon hard case. It soes require the handlebar to be taken off so that's always a bit of work especially with internal cables it can get difficult. You have experience with that?

[@stevengraham7627]

@@jasperverkuijl I have the "Triathlon easy fit" box. I'm riding a Tarmac with integrated cockpit. I can confirm that you do NOT need to remove or losen the handlebar. I only remove the pedals and wheels. Seat post, bars, everything else remains on the bike. It's very quick. I also throw in my helmet, jerseys, and a roll of bubble wrap in the dead space.

[@jasperverkuijl]

@@stevengraham7627 aaah yeah man i was looking at a different box! I seen now. that looks really good. I like that its a hardcase around the handlebar part to protect the shifters etc (Y)

[@stevengraham7627]

@@jasperverkuijl Exactly. You may be able to get it easier in the UK. I got mine in Singapore and it's been around the world.

[@richardt9692]

@@stevengraham7627 How have you been liking your Bikebox Alan Tri easy fit box? I'm thinking about it and comparing between the Scicon Aerocomfort 3.0. My only concern about the Bike Box is getting into a rental car with family and luggage. Have you had any trouble with it?

[@tonyka3545]

Hi Jasper! I've seen on Haute Route videos some sort of sticker attached to your right triceps. What was that? Some kind of CGM? Thanks in advance.

[@jasperverkuijl]

Superspiens glucose monitor

[@tonyka3545]

@@jasperverkuijl Dankjewel!

[@BigBrownMonke]

Hey Jasper, do you remove the battery (in my case di2) from your bike when you put it in the bag? Are there no problems in the airport? Thanks

[@jasperverkuijl]

I don’t. Think the battery is small enough to be within restrictions.

[@sand9577]

Ha, you need to climb Alto de Letras in Colombia.

[@jasperverkuijl]

Sounds fun!👍

[@Amanda_K_001]

Need some info on trains in Europe and bike bags. I know some you can pay extra but in general can you bring a bike bag?

[@jasperverkuijl]

You can bring bags to a certain size but in general bike bags are fine

[@johanvanvlerken2673]

Hi Jasper, Nice vid. I'm travelling to Mallorca and bring my own bike. An aeroframe with intergrated cables and aero handlebar. I don't want to disassemble my cockpit. What hardcase box do you reccoment? Greeting from Noord-Brabant

[@jasperverkuijl]

When are you coming? You should join the cycling camp in April!!🔥 I would advise a hard case. Never used it but heard of bike box Alan

[@hfpr18]

Hi! I've noticed that you don't pack/have any "recovery aids" with you, like a foam roller or a massage gun. I remember, that on some multi-days rides you were able to get a massage, but I assume, that isn't always the case. Could you please share any tips on that?

[@jasperverkuijl]

Myeah i usually don't bother with that. I had a massage gun with Haute Route but can go without. Go for a easy walk at night will get some blood flow too🤙

[@alexlazarciuc]

Hi Jasper, do you remove the derailleur when traveling with soft bag? I had few unpleasant trips where the hanger got bended twice so far so I guess is time to remove it for next trip.

[@EdwardMeinert]

What bag do you have?

[@alexlazarciuc]

@@EdwardMeinert Same as Jasper's Scicon, mine is 2.0 not sure his.

[@jasperverkuijl]

Yes i always take it off to be sure.

[@peterjaksa7975]

Add Slovenija to bucket list... 😎🤪

[@jasperverkuijl]

Will do that!🤙 Specific spots??

[@luizeduardocunha2769]

Will this fit in my Honda Accord trunk ?

[@jasperverkuijl]

Easy

[@stelvioman5001]

If you come to Bormio you can rent a high end bike. You need to bring your legs, that’s it!! Ciaoooo buddy!

[@jasperverkuijl]

Legs ✅

[@chiammz]

Hi Jasper, you mentioned you are working for KLM. May I know what's your position of job as I'm a fan in big fan in aviation. Thanks.

[@okantichrist]

He’s a pilot

[@jasperverkuijl]

5+ years on the B747 and now flying the Embraer 175&190

[@chiammz]

@@jasperverkuijl Amazing!

[@richardt9692]

What bike bag are you using now?

[@jasperverkuijl]

Still the Scicon but I would prefer a hard case if I had one

[@TheOkinawaBoy]

@@jasperverkuijl aren't hard case too have even empty? Also you need to remove handlebar- integrated cables in our days are common. I'm looking to Scicon, they offer good price, but feel not safe yet about my bike and always rent small car in Spain, that will be a problem.

[@jasperverkuijl]

yup, thats always difficult with the handlebars etc... @@TheOkinawaBoy

[@dmv4554]

Really enjoyed these travel vids. No offense but I prefer these types of videos over the “racing” recap vids

[@jasperverkuijl]

That's ok man. Thanks 👍 different people like different things right?🤙

[@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed]

Tell Alex to take you to Greece!

[@jasperverkuijl]

Sure!👍

[@artcaballerojr]

Well for travel why not just use thel richey breakaway bike and case

[@jasperverkuijl]

yeah because not everybody just buys the richey breakaway as an extra bike i guess..😂

[@artcaballerojr]

@@jasperverkuijl just an idea jasper lol. Hope u doing well

[@jasperverkuijl]

@@artcaballerojr yeah it would be pretty cool to try one out one day. But it wasn’t really a logical “recommendation” for people to buy that bike for the odd bike holiday here and there so didn’t take it in consideration in this video. 🤙🏻

[@lechprotean]

I have traveled with a bike box in the past and even in the hard shell, my RD got bent, so bring a spare one with you. But looking at all this, I feel tired just wathcih the video. I hate that I have so much stuff at home and it's such a pain if you forget to bring even 1 thing - for example cycling shoes. For that reason I tend to cycle more around where I live, even if it's not that exciting.

[@jasperverkuijl]

That's why I made this video so you won't forget that stuff 🤙🤙 Plan ahead is key! 🗝️

[@MrSzwarz]

Unfortunately, it is a big hassle, there are no perfect solutions all of them are costly and troublesome.

[@jasperverkuijl]

To enjoy and reach goals you need to invest! You can always choose not to so something.... I'd rather see how I can 💪💪

[@RealSpaceHobo]

Canary islands is a separate country?.....:-)

[@jasperverkuijl]

Well, i know what your mean, it's officially Spain right, but it's so far apart, it's really a totally different area in Europe so had to mention that separate 👌

[@RealSpaceHobo]

@@jasperverkuijl Jasper....let's face it - you only been to 26 countries....:-)

[@jasperverkuijl]

@F0%9F%98%89l/UCf6_L9iHt_a2kpoB3v2dZLQ Well, Ive actually been to way more countries but I have not cycled in every other..... hehe