ILL & INJURED BIKEPACKING - Week One Milan to Lake Garda

[@Defia1]

You two are tenacious!! Watching your adventures I feel my life isn’t fulfilled ❤ I ponder to think what you will get up to in the future

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Enjoyed that. Take this towards the injury fund 😁👍

[@ItsOhJoe]

Aw thank you so much!

[@winstonsmith8441]

Thread locker works great.

[@ItsOhJoe]

Yes need to get some asap!

[@sophierichards]

I don't normally comment, but personally I would never have the stove that close to the tent- especially when there is someone in it! You're probably very careful, but accidents happen! Best of luck with your trip 🚲

[@ItsOhJoe]

Yeah probably a little dodgy in hindsight looking back at it!

[@penneynoss9552]

Hi Danni and Joe, you are very brave. As a grandma I’m terrified for you and at the same time I’m jealous ,I don’t have this story to tell my grandchildren. Take care nothing is worth a lifetime injury. Wishing you fair weather and good health.

[@ItsOhJoe]

Such a lovely comment, thank you! We’re definitely not going to over do it, keep taking the breaks we need even if it is a day or two ❤️

[@colinwellman9480]

Feeling unwell tests you, especially at the start of a big trip. Nothing much you can do about catching a bug but I'm sure you would have benefited you from riding loaded bikes 50 miles before leaving. Hindsight is a wonderful thing! So nice to see you both smiling no matter what. Nice video, better than the ones that just portray things being perfect on their ride. Thanks.

[@ItsOhJoe]

Yes definitely could’ve done with some training and a proper bike setup but time and money. Lesson learnt on the importance of saddle height though.

[@billywindsock9597]

Whatever you two do is cool. Whatever you decide to do, you will do it together. That is all that counts. Your hug as the sun set was my best bit of the week. Stay safe.

[@ItsOhJoe]

Aw that’s very kind of you! Thank you ☺️

[@paulcharleton3208]

I hope the knee holds out - rest days and a couple of train rides as others have said. Joe spent a lot of his time on his knees doing the wood floor and rust scraping in the narrow boat so that might be why. Anyway keep at it guys we will watch you whatever means it takes to get to Greece. Also maybe this adventure is your personal remake of "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" and if you recall Steve Martin and John Candy do get there in the end!!! Best of luck !

[@ItsOhJoe]

Yeah it did cross my mind about being on my knees a lot, definitely won’t help but feeling better now after saddle adjustment

[@JISJ1964]

Joe, I have to say you are very brave, setting fire the first morning so close to the tent.

[@ItsOhJoe]

I think the camera angle makes it look closer but will definitely keep it further away next time 😂

[@sonbob7745]

Fantastic fantastic, Love watching you two. You really make the most of life.

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you so much!

[@ebujvt65]

Thank you for sharing italy with us. The meal i saw looked great. Was a trying few days for you 2, praying yoyuvwould be safe and not hurt. See you on next vid.

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you for watching! We’re absolutely fine currently, enjoying all the sites Italy has to offer ☺️

[@BoatTime]

The vibes were so good in this! I deffo haven’t got it in me, but it does look like fun! Loving this trip 😊

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thanks so much!

[@sparkyhobo3844]

'Rocky Montage' had me proper laughing!!!

[@ItsOhJoe]

😂😂

[@ralphtomlinson2461]

Thanks for a great vlog .Hope you get well soon.

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you for watching!

[@spudwynk1]

Hi both - you're doing great. Wild camping is not our cup of tea but we like bike touring. 80km for a first ride is immense. We've done 70km max when we're cycling every day. One bit of advice is to try and wear the padded shorts every day. You get an injury quicker than it heals and knicker elastic is killer for rubbing so go commando and wash through every day. Hopefully you have 2 pairs to wear one wash/dry one. Joe - I got bad knees from my seat not being positioned correctly - keep adjusting until you have less pain. Enjoy the rest of the trip.

[@ItsOhJoe]

Ahh wow that’s reassuring to hear! Saddles are feeling good at the minute with adjustment, they were way too low to begin with

[@landyboy7]

can't believe Danni dropped the "C" Bomb at 2:23 lol.........great video Guys, enjoy watching you every week :)

[@ItsOhJoe]

😂😂😂 oh my god we missed that!

[@paulrobinson3105]

Couple of thoughts; 1. Use public transport to do the distances, carry your bikes and use them to get from station to end destinations. Give you knee lots of recovery. 2. Pick up some electric conversion kits or e-bikes. The challenge will be getting batteries charged. 3. Mopeds? Not sure how you would get insurance tho. Best of luck and loving the series.

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you! Trains are difficult with bikes, hardly any will accept them unless they are dismantled and we have all our belongings. We didn’t want to bring our E bike due to charging. We’ve definitely spoke about Vespas but like you said insurance is difficult! We’re enjoying each day with our own paddle power 😊

[@paulrobinson3105]

@@ItsOhJoe apparently you can get insurance as a named driver of a resident..............so just need to charm a local :) Look forward to the next episode

[@annjarvis9300]

Do hope you both be ok be careful tc of your selves worry for you the oldies 👋🤗👍

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you!

[@Manty111]

Still love watching your content but miss the van life expos! Joe looks a bit knackered, best of luck with the rest of the cycling

[@ItsOhJoe]

We’ll be back in no time finishing off the van. I’m sure it won’t be our last 😂 would love to do another sprinter one day!

[@rich1jd]

Guys your doing great, that drone footage over the river was amazing, the water was crystal clear, great save on the bike rack ! Your both great to watch 👌

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you so much!

[@everythingspain9442]

Great vid as usual guys! Don’t push it, just enjoy it👍

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you! We agree ☺️

[@SuperMaxpower7]

Best to strap the knee up Joe take it easy. Hope both feel better soon.

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you feeling better touch wood!

[@caziharrison]

I’m shattered just watching. Hope you both feel better soon. x

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@Rolliemoho]

Well done guys 😁 Both seats defo to low. Knee pain usually saddle to far forward. I tape my waterproof jacket to my seat, it saved my ass, 😁 Keep going guys, loving the filming 👍🏼

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you! We’ve put the seats up on both of our bikes and definitely learnt today about the waterproofs 😂

[@nealart]

Way better than I thought you’d do! You should be very proud. Excellent adaptation, filming and editing.

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you!

[@spencehh]

Sirmione is beautiful. Go via train - great service and cheap.

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you! Trains are a little trickier with bikes now, hardly any will accept them on there unless they are not assembled then we have all of our belongings. Taking it day by day 😊

[@cluckgould2954]

Aww bless you both you are honestly just so much fun! You just keep going no matter what. I hope you are both feeling much better by now and can keep going. Best of luck and take care x

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you! Both feeling better now!

[@mmpointy]

Oh I really hope you manage to finish it. It will have been, literally, the best days of your lives. Enjoy! X

[@ItsOhJoe]

We agree! Even all the hardships I know we’ll look back on fondly and smile 😊

[@sim6699]

You're a courageous young couple. Suggest thread lock or tiny amount of super glue on the bolts. Perhaps build rest days into your schedule. I was thinking vintage Vespas to or a teardrop trailer behind your small car.

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you! Yes been meaning to get some threadlock

[@ericrobinson4648]

Big respect to you guys for sticking with it. Good luck!

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you!

[@christinetaylor6897]

Oh what a fabulous vlog, such fun apart from the ill health, injury. The youngster in me would love to do that, the older person, NEVER! Best wishes to you hoth Christine x

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you Christine! ❤️

[@rogermcd9918]

Best video yet, just one thing, you two are crazy, get a bus, lol. Great stuff guys, take care

[@ItsOhJoe]

😂😂

[@maryanneblackman8236]

Hope you're both feeling better soon. What a great adventure you're on 😊

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you! Both feeling recovered now!

[@denisescally7090]

Aw bad luck with your cold and sore knee. My knee was hurting just watching! Hope you both feel stronger soon!

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you! Feeling much better thankfully 😊

[@johnrimmer5955]

Good luck guys and stay safe.

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you ☺️

[@carolinefiler5506]

Great journey guys you seem to have fun what ever you do

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you!

[@mishkawp8200]

Brave but crazy! Raise the saddle, do shorter days until the her is feeling better then catch by train?

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you! We’ve both raised our saddles! Taking it slow, day by day 😊

[@VehiclesvsfordDEEP]

Hi Danni and Joe. Love watching your videos. Beautiful places you go to. Your both doing well. Cycling a great way to see the country. Stay safe guy's. 😊😊😊. Have fun 👍

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you so much!

[@chrisdenning9540]

Brilliant stuff guys. This episode reminds me of the time I took me motorcycle around France for three weeks, best holiday ever. And saddlesore ass too. Cheap vino collapso, ham, laughing cow cheese and bread, sat by a canal or some beautiful countryside with superb views. Magic times. Enjoy your time there, it’ll stay with you for the rest of your days.

[@ItsOhJoe]

Sounds like an incredible trip! We’ve already made some amazing memories in such a short space of time. Think the hardships add to it (including the sore bums lol)

[@grahammclester6203]

Love the video’s

[@ItsOhJoe]

Cheers!

[@guydawes6910]

Hi, might be your saddle height is too low which will make your knees sore. When you sit you sit on the bike adjust the saddle height so your leg is straight when your heel is on the pedal on down stroke. When you pedal using the balls of your feet your knees should be slightly bent on the down stroke. Hope this helps! Keep up the great videos 😊 👍

[@ItsOhJoe]

We’ve adjusted the height of both of our seats and it seems to of helped! Thank you ☺️

[@paulwhite2023]

Guys, that is superb coverage of your epic touring journey. Its rare to see such a balanced coverage which shows so much of the variety of the areas you are experiencing. Please keep that mix including the drone footage which was great. Sorry to see Joe's knees are failing! I'm 64, tell me about it! But seriously you don't expect it being younger and its a bit of a setback but maybe a local doc can prescribe good painkillers just to get you through. Anyway please maintain the excellent coverage and I look forward to you cycling up hills - from my armchair!! All the best. Paul. PS I am an inlsnd waterways enthusiast since 1969 and enjoy the narrow boating too.

[@ItsOhJoe]

Ahh thanks Paul that’s very kind! Glad you’re enjoying these videos as well as the boat! Touch wood the knee seems to be holding up for the time being!

[@natalielee4091]

Loving this hope aches and pains settle 😂❤

[@arkayokay]

150k in well done. Rehab therapy and you'll be good to go. Everything you are experiencing is so common when you up the pace from your normal activities. The cough; you're breathing deeper and more frequently (remember the hills) it is just your body re-adjusting. You will also be hotter as your bodies cope with the change in pace. Now the knee. It also is not a problem it is too much thigh tension, also very common when people take up this type of cycling. The remedy; lie face down and bare foot raise complaining side first half way; then imagine you are dropping the foot on to a trampoline (so it bounces). Like this; drop your foot towards your butt (the trampoline) two bounces and back to the start, repeat a few times aim for smoothness, then the other leg. The test how close to the butt did you get? was there a difference between legs? Poor = leg stays at 90 degrees, good = halfway between 90 degrees and your butt, normal = reaching and passing the good point with ease. Repeat everyday sends the problem away!

[@ItsOhJoe]

Ahh thank you for this! Will give it a try!

[@Cameramancan]

Look after yourselves, eh!🇨🇦

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you, we will 😊

[@isobelchapman9548]

Oh crivens folks, I’m really hoping that you are both much much better. I’m currently suffering with Meniscus in my right knee……talk about painful and I thought for a minute you had that too you man. Take care, God bless xx

[@ItsOhJoe]

Aw hope you feel better too! Luckily Joe is feeling much better but we’ve already agreed to each other not to overdo it and listen to our bodies 😊

[@kevinl8922]

Safe travels...love the drone shots!!

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you!

[@lorraine2995]

Hi you two. Very entertaining video, ta😊 What a shame bungy cords can't fix coughs and knees 😂😂😂 I vote for trains. The local, slowish trains are easier on the wallet than high-speed trains. Good luck for the rest of the trip ❤

[@ItsOhJoe]

Haha if only 😂 were hoping to get some ferries on route but unfortunately a lot of the trains will not accept bikes!

[@phillipsharpe6459]

Some adventure you are having, look after yourself, both of you , 😁👍

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you ☺️

[@Reesa661]

be safe and enjoy your trip

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you!

[@louiseshekell4902]

Italy is so stunning! Hope you're both well enough to continue your trip 🤞 Great vid! 😊xx

[@ItsOhJoe]

It’s definitely our favourite country in the world! Thank you 😊

[@alecbell5453]

Wondered if these problems might arise. Splendid video..Take care..

[@ItsOhJoe]

Feeling much better thankfully. Thank you 😊

[@rickonnye2001]

Hope you both soon feel better 😊lovely video 😊thank you

[@ItsOhJoe]

Feeling much better, thank you for watching 😊

[@jacquelinesheskey7870]

Awww take care guys! Hope things improve for you both, you’ve done so well! 🤩🤩🤩

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you! 🙂

[@annclark5082]

That was very entertaining 😊 I am so pleased that you are feeling better Danni. Joe try strapping your knee up. Again I would suggest interrailing. Let the train take the strain.

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thanks Ann! Yeah always got the option for a train but we’re on the mend now so continuing by pedal power! For now at least 😂

[@annclark5082]

Oh no!!! Just on my way home from work so I have not watched it yet but I hope you are both ok

[@ItsOhJoe]

Hope you enjoyed when you got home ☺️

[@andbart32]

Look after yourselves guys. Public transport sounds like a good shout to me. 👍

[@ItsOhJoe]

Luckily we’re feeling much better! We will take ferries for some of the route I’m sure but we do want to continue, we’ve had such an amazing time 😊

[@Mooslay]

Such a good video guys!

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you ☺️

[@colin125gwr]

Hope you're both feeling better soon. some of those tracks looks a bit rough

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you! Feeling much better! Think there will be some rougher tracks to follow 😫

[@Rachel-em4me]

Great video. Hope you both feel better 😊

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you!

[@christopherjarvis746]

Thank you so much for a great video. We've heard cows uder cream is good for cyclists, for those sore places.

[@ItsOhJoe]

Oh wow haha, we’ve got some chamois butter 😂

[@williamdunscombe2470]

Great start you two Joe try a knee support it will help and it will only get better 🙂

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thanks Will! Definitely need to purchase one, it does seem better after those days rest!

[@glennpuffett9376]

Nice one guys 👍👍really enjoying this vlog

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you!

[@Theandyaston]

Hope you both feel better soon. Keep going 👍🏻

[@ItsOhJoe]

Much thankfully! Thank you ☺️

[@ashleyburton8605]

Considering you haven’t really done anything like this previously I think you’re both doing great! Might be worth adjusting your seat height Joe. Might help with your knee pain

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you! We’ve both put them up and it’s helped for sure ☺️

[@ashleyburton8605]

@@ItsOhJoe Glad to hear it Look forward to the next episode 😀 Hope you’re both feeling better

[@ColinCarFan]

Great video! Those pannier bolts will keep on coming undone unless you find some spring washers or loctite. Please also stop scaring me with your stove next to the tent - general guidance is to make sure that it can fall over safely. Hope you both get better soon.

[@ItsOhJoe]

Yeah looking back at the footage it’s proper dodgy with the stove! We’re on the hunt for threadlock here

[@tonypaddler]

Another great humoured video, looking forward to you guys recovering in the upcoming videos 🚴‍♂️🤞🙏👍 Edit; yes, I know that there are more videos already 😁 , I just like to start from the beginning 🙂 Cheers 👍

[@ItsOhJoe]

😂 thanks for watching!

[@henrywilliam8506]

Great vlog guys! It’ll be interesting to find out how many kilos you individually lose on the whole trip. Stay safe!

[@ItsOhJoe]

Haha hopefully gain some muscle along the way 😊

[@trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501]

Pity bikes aren’t electric assist tho you are going off road quite a bit. Safe journey. Take it steady and please move the stove away from the tent. It looks way to close. As the song says ‘things can only get better’. ❤

[@ItsOhJoe]

We thought about bringing out electric bike but the charging would be a pain! Yes will definitely move it further back. Thanks for watching ☺️

[@JohnRumens]

Hi you ,rode to a lot when I was younger ,your seats are too low so not using your leg muscles efficiently,you could also do with toe straps ,they take a while to get used to but worth it

[@ItsOhJoe]

Cheers yes saddles adjusted now & much better!

[@sandyprosser805]

Oh dear you poor things. Hope you recharge your battery’s before next journey. Stay safe.

[@ItsOhJoe]

We feel much better than the end of this video thankfully

[@DanielVoutt]

Might be worth considering some loctite on some of those nuts. Good luck with the rest of the journey.

[@ItsOhJoe]

Yeah good shout!

[@NoNoNadiaMoore]

You need to wrap that knee Joe! Tighly with an elastic bandage, or buy a proper knee brace. It will make a world of difference. 🤞

[@ItsOhJoe]

Will try and get hold of one cheers!

[@hollysmothers3902]

Not to be a Debbie Downer, but take good care of your knees. You have a lifetime ahead of you, and damaged knees can and probably will change your mobility and lifestyle when you are older. Living with that now.

[@ItsOhJoe]

Absolutely agree with you! Definitely not pushing ourselves beyond our means. Taking breaks when we need it too!

[@foxy7674.]

enjoy watching both what you both do so whats plan D

[@vadmal5210]

A few more trips like this and you can join Tour de France, or more correct, Giro di Italia. It was nice to see you on TV in a pink shirt Prosit!! 😊😊😊

[@ItsOhJoe]

😂😂 cheers Rolf!

[@martinworrall5888]

I think you are both very brave to take on such a adventure but completely bonkers 😂

[@rpaasse6453]

Yep, totaly nuts. But brave!

[@ItsOhJoe]

Hahaha thank you!

[@RIDDX2010]

strap knee under an above knee cap excellent vlog hang in there

[@ItsOhJoe]

It seems to be better at the minute but do want to get a strap for it! Thank you

[@bettyourcampervan]

Another brilliant video guys ❤️❤️🚐🚐 xx hope you are both ok 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️❤️

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you so much! All is well this end for now ☺️

[@bettyourcampervan]

@@ItsOhJoe yaaaaay xx

[@antoniocorigliano68]

In my city 💛💪🏻💪🏻ciao da Antonio da Milano 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@ItsOhJoe]

What a beautiful city it is 🥰

[@man.bike.camp.4409]

Some nice OSB! 🤣🤣🤣

[@unclejohn11]

Great video well done. You could do with some eye-catching head gear 😊

[@ItsOhJoe]

Yes good shout!

[@1dkappe]

Those bikes are getting chewed up on those off road trails.

[@ItsOhJoe]

Yeah the added weights not helping

[@pattysommers3566]

I never realized there was anyone that actually liked anchovies. 😁

[@ItsOhJoe]

LOVE them!

[@lw7240]

U need a knee support Danny or a tubie grip. Take some inbuprofen . Bless ya. It’s a hell of a challenge guys. You’ve done well cycling as far as u have. Lisa ❤

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you will keep an eye out for a support!

[@lw7240]

@@ItsOhJoe ❤️👍

[@steviembaker]

Joe, put bolts in with loctite 🤙

[@arthurkettle3010]

If I were you I'd be going straight to the nearest cheapo car auction or eBay - to try and buy an arle Fiat Panda...it'll get you to Greece and back to the UK...with your knee in one piece! 🚗🤟

[@ItsOhJoe]

😂😂 that’s a sensible idea, our parents would be much happier! We’d love an older Panda actually, a 4x4 would be awesome!

[@senta2431]

Hi, I hope your both feeling better. As I said last week your hats are the bees knees. If you did your next Video in black and white it would be like a film from the 60s. Its your caps there great! You were on about getting a Vesper what about E bikes? Looking forward to next week keep going your both doing great. Steve from Germany

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thanks Steve! 😂😂 we love the caps too! Fingers crossed we’re on the mend so hoping to continue further by pedal power!

[@Dore60]

👍

[@ItsOhJoe]

Cheers!

[@SockFluff]

2:23 lol

[@ItsOhJoe]

😫😫😂

[@robiniddon7582]

It's Sirmione, by the way.

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you! Stunning place

[@denisescally7090]

I'm in the process of watching this, been looking forward to it...but did you really just eat cold tomatoes out of a can? 😢

[@ItsOhJoe]

Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it 😂

[@bradleybolton3843]

Just ride to train stations and get trains

[@ItsOhJoe]

Unfortunately most trains will not accept the bikes how they are. Plus there are limited trains throughout the Balkans. We’re feeling much better currently and enjoying our time on the bikes 😊

[@bradleybolton3843]

@@ItsOhJoe that’s good to hear. If you get frustrated, tired or annoyed and want to give up, just take 5 mins to stop, look around and see where you are and what you are doing. You are both lucky to be able to do this! Enjoy it

[@ItsOhJoe]

@@bradleybolton3843 100%

[@yobeaubaby]

🙏

[@paulrobinson2726]

Or get an electric tandem 😁

[@ItsOhJoe]

Haha can you imagine 😂

[@paulrobinson3105]

@@ItsOhJoe Raleigh Chopper Tandem would suit you!

[@craigberesford726]

Strap it up you’ll be fine 😂😂

[@ItsOhJoe]

Hahah that’s the spirit 😂

[@sadielady2353]

Try riding in an easier gear. Grinding in a harder gear can definitely cause knee pain.

[@ItsOhJoe]

Definitely! We’ve put both seats up too

[@mikenewman137]

Youre doing great, you are certainly seeing the other side of life out there, is it safer for cyclists out there on the whole ? hope you both feel better soon.

[@ItsOhJoe]

It doesn’t feel it on the main roads with some crazy drivers not leaving much room. Much nicer on the cycle paths but they don’t run everywhere unfortunately

[@rotinkerbell]

The other option is to take the train...

[@ItsOhJoe]

Unfortunately most of the trains will not accept our bikes now they are assembled plus in the Balkans trains are few and far between. We’re feeling much better and enjoying cycling for now 😊

[@rotinkerbell]

@@ItsOhJoe So glad to hear you are enjoying things a bit more. Take things gently. x

[@fm7319]

Ibuprofen, stretching and alcohol…for drinking.